Sentences with phrase «latter stages of their careers»

Man United are ready to offer $ 70m (# 51m) for the Stadio Olimpico duo and with Michael Carrick entering the latter stages of his career, Marouane Fellaini working more effectively in an advanced attacking role and loaned out midfielder Tom Cleverley likely to be sold outright, there is scope for strengthening this area of van Gaal's squad also.

Mertesacker was not anticipated to play a major role on the pitch this season anyway as his physical fitness dips further in the latter stages of his career.

With Karim Benzema struggling for goals on a consistent basis, Gareth Bale's injury woes and Cristiano Ronaldo continuing to edge closer to the latter stages of his career, a prolific and proven goalscorer like Icardi could be a huge boost for Zidane to continue their recent run of landing major trophies.

The 34 - year - old centre - back was in fine form last season, playing every minute of the Premier League title - winning campaign, but clearly the club legend is in the latter stages of his career and moves to bring in a long - term replacement would appear to be sensible.

The 31 - year - old left Everton to move to Old Trafford in 2004, but as he enters the latter stages of his career and his form dips, he has dropped out of the starting line - up for both club and country.

The skipper would follow in the footsteps of former international teammates David Beckham and more recently Frank Lampard by heading to MLS in the latter stages of his career.

Though clearly in the latter stages of his career it's clear Berbatov still has a season or two in the tank.

With John Terry clearly in the latter stages of his career and Serbian Branislav Ivanovic now into the final year of his current contract the West London side have set their sights on two promising talents.

Meanwhile, a sentimental return to Argentina would also surely be an option in the latter stages of his career rather than a money - driven move to China regardless of whether or not his compatriots are there ready to welcome him.

Carragher concurred with his fellow pundit as he agreed that the timing was strange, but he paid tribute to the former England international and hopes that he will join another Premier League side so they can continue to closely watch him in the latter stages of his career.

For a player who has scored 50 + goals in six seasons at Madrid before dropping off last season to 41, this could be another sign of a decline in his performances as he edges ever closer to the latter stages of his career.

Jose Mourinho saw his Chelsea side also start the season with a 2 - 2 home draw and will be aware that his two first - choice central defenders, John Terry and Gary Cahill, at 34 and 29 years of age respectively, are both either in or heading towards the latter stages of their careers.

I wouldn't say which one is better just yet pending on what Walcott does in the latter stages of his career.

In truth, it's difficult to see Neymar leaving any time soon as ultimately, at 25 years of age, he has his whole future ahead of him still and will undoubtedly be the face of the club moving forward as Lionel Messi edges closer to the latter stages of his career, albeit without showing any sign at all of a decline as of yet.

While there does seem to be plenty of competition for places at the Nou Camp already, Iniesta's future in particular has been shrouded in doubt as he edges ever closer to the latter stages of his career.

Busquets turns 30 later this year, and so we'd arguably be well advised to enjoy him while we can before a natural decline in the latter stages of his career.

Thiago, who remains a key member of the Bayern squad, is said to be a # 50m target for City as they aim to replenish their midfield options with greater youth, as the likes of David Silva, Fernandinho and Yaya Toure approach the latter stages of their careers.

The vice-captain has publicly stated that progress may be slow under Klopp, but approaching the latter stages of his career, the England man will be desperate for the Reds to usurp Chelsea for good and establish themselves as a top - four force.

The Belgian has since revelled in his new centre - forward position, and this has brought a new dimension to his game as he enters the latter stages of his career.

Although he is now approaching the latter stages of his career, Ronaldinho's flair and ability to unlock defences still remains reasonably intact, as shown by the fact that he created eight chances for Fluminense over seven league appearances in the 2015 season before mutually agreeing to terminate his contract on 28 September.

As Iniesta and Xavi move into the latter stages of their careers we find the likes of Isco and Thiago Alcântara waiting to step into their void and begin their ascension to the pinnacle of world football.

But, regardless of the experience that the player brings to Arsenal's table, 53 - year - old Wright believes that the Stanmore - born man should enjoy the latter stages of his career playing regularly elsewhere.

Especially as they approach the latter stages of their career, players now seem to keen to take their footballing experience to a new country.

Kenyon crossed the Atlantic in the latter stages of his career — making more than 50 appearances for the Vancouver White Caps either side of a brief spell with Bristol City.

While Caulker is very much still learning his trade, Craig Bellamy is entering the latter stages of his career, and will be bring back to the Premier League that passion and drive he is famous for.

Three to five will be senior fellows, prominent researchers in latter stages of their careers.

From a directorial sense, Spielberg remains at the top of his game - working with a kind of movie he's grown quite comfortable in during the latter stages of his career.

Terry Gilliam) Cast: Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton, Ben Whishaw, David Thewlis, Matt Damon In the latter stages of his career at least, Terry Gilliam has been a familiar presence at the festival without ever quite becoming part of the wallpaper — «Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus» screened there, and twenty minutes of «The Brothers Grimm,» but «Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas» remains his only film to compete for the Palme d'Or.

The Jag has time on its side, as the current 3 Series is entering the latter stages of its career; still, with a stunning new turbocharged inline - 6 in 340i trim, the Bimmer isn't going quietly into the night.

Instead of focusing on her most prolific writing period, he concentrated on unfinished writings from the latter stages of her career, which was marked by the onset of Alzheimer's Disease.

This sharp shift attests to Frankenthaler's continued experimentation with forms and materials, long into the latter stages of her career.

Those latter stages of their careers, in fact, at which they're probably handling the most significant matters of their lives — how do we know whether they're still qualified then?

In awarding Ms. Cabott the equivalent of six months of reasonable notice, the Supreme Court considered her age, the fact that she was in the latter stages of her career, her specialized knowledge, her senior position as a supervisor, and the expectation of secure employment and possible eventual transition of work and retirement to Vancouver.

Although Band 8b is possible, a successful pharmacy technician can reaonably expect to reach Band 7a in the latter stage of their career, earning an average of # 35,898.

Not exact matches

Given Hazard is 27, has his peak years ahead of him and has been a pivotal figure for Chelsea since joining the club in 2012, it's questionable as to whether that would be the most sensible of transfer decisions with Ronaldo edging closer to the latter stages of his own career.

The Spanish boss is believed to be keen on bolstering his options at right - back, with both Bacary Sagna and Pablo Zabaleta in the latter stages of their footballing careers.

With Gianluigi Buffon entering the latter stages of his illustrious career, Juventus will have to address the goalkeeping situation once he has retired.

As with many of his fellow veterans in Europe, a move Stateside is being seen as an ideal choice in the latter stages of an illustrious career.

Youngster Mario Gotze has recently publicly spoken of his desire to play football abroad whilst both Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben, both in their 30s, are perhaps in the latter stages of their respective glittering careers.

However my issue with making Mertesacker captain is the fact that much like Arteta, the BFG is going to make a limited number of appearances in the latter stages of his Arsenal career and Mertesacker has even suggested in the past months that he may have to consider leaving Arsenal if he doesn't get regular playing time.

Goalkeepers tend to not retire until their late 30's and just looking at the likes of Buffon, Casillas and even previously Van Der Sar, top keepers can remain at the highest well into the latter stages of their professional career.

Crouch had a slow start to his Anfield career but slowly became something of a cult hero at the club and always tried his heart out for the team and proved very effective towards the latter stages of his Liverpool career.

Central midfield: Bryan Robson Robbo (aka Captain Marvel) was a player who I only managed to see in the latter stages of his United career; he was, nonetheless, amazing.

Einarsson and Faldbakken first met in 1999, when the latter was working primarily as a novelist, still in the early stages of his career as a visual artist.

It was, however, his directness of vision that was generally admired by the major landscape painters of the latter half of the century and influenced nearly all of them at some stage in their careers.