Sentences with phrase «name striker on»

Linked with a return to old club Inter Milan on loan, it seems highly likely that Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli will be another big - name striker on the move after a disappointing season in the Premier League.

Not exact matches

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The two names on their list are Tottenham's Harry Kane and Torino striker Andrea Belotti, with the club's Chinese ownership said to be a key factor in landing a marquee signing.

Several names have been passed around on social media, including classics of Benzema and Higuain, as well as Everton striker Romelu Lukaku.

We need a Striker, one whose name strikes fear on d opponent's defenders.

The Spanish giants brought in a host of big names this summer, signing World Cup stars James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos in big - money deals, as well as taking Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez on loan on the final day of the transfer window.

Well if your striking off Lacazette's name from our strikers option list is based on the statement of the Lyon Director then you maybe wrong.

The report goes on to reveal that this list may now just one name left on it, as the young striker has supposedly chosen the Gunners after visiting Germany to check out what Wolfsburg have to offer.

Reading the thread on this article and I noticed a lot of people naming strikers we could have gotten in past transfer windows that have gone to other club and failed, Balotelli, Falcao, Martinez, Boney etc are recurring names in all the comments, and am sat here thinking because they failed in thee clubs does not necessarily mean they would have failed if we had pulled out our fingers and hot them back then, Balotelli aside I strongly believe all of these players could have made a difference playing infront of our midfield and given the kind of attention and care Wenger gives Giroud and Walcott, adapting our play to suit them and giving them chances after chances even when its blatantly obvious they are average players so please lets not keep using that as an excuse for Wenger's ultra careful attitude in the transfer market, they could have failed with us, or they could have been massive for us, all speculations.

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This year is no different then the previous transfer windows whereby Wenger panics at the 11th hour and tries to buy any player from the basement bucket... You can youtube any player (search... players names + goals) and you'll see a compilation that will make that player look to be on the same level as the best strikers around.

- He can be a top striker on a good day but lack of consistency is what will keep away from being named among the greats.

According to Don Balon, there are six names on the Spanish giants» radar, though Perez will hope to bring in two players from that list — a striker and an attacking midfielder or wide - forward.

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In 2010, Manchester United signed a young striker from Mexico named Javier «Chicharito» Hernandez, who went on to score 33 league goals in his first three seasons with the Red Devils and 59 total goals over his first four seasons before being phased out of the team.

The Arsenal transfer rumours are a little thin on the ground at the moment with Arsene Wenger over at the Euros as usual, so I thought I'd have a little peek at what the bookies are forecasting the chances of the Gunners landing any big name strikers if the Jamie Vardy saga fails to come to fruition.

I just don't know what's wrong with Arsenal fans.Sure I get it as humans we all have our preferences but things start to look funny when we begin to bash and criticize a player like he's useless.I just don't get why Arsenal fans do nt want Vardy.Oh is it because he's not world class, he's English, He's not a big name, he's a fairy tale, you feel all he does is run, he's not got a better history in footballing until now or you feel Giroud is better or what?I really pity Arsenal fans honestly.I would've taken Jamie Vardy in a heartbeat.Sure he's not the best option out there.But I'll say this and say it again it's not a world class striker that wins you a league but rather just increases your chances of winning the league.If you've watched Arsenal clearly from the time since Henry left you realized that it's more of not being able to find a clinical striker.Eduardo was not a already a finished product when he started his career here yet he was clinical and was on world class form until injury.What Arsenal need now is a world class finisher if they can't get a world class striker.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has previously overlooked the French striker when naming his starting line - up to take on the bigger teams in the division, and with close rivals Spurs coming up this weekend, there is calls that he should be given the nod for the crunch match.

If Wenger could sign a couple of big name players who play their football in similar positions, such as the Leicester and Algeria attacking star Riyad Mahrez and the Lyon and France striker Alexandre Lacazette, would you be happy to see Walcott and Giroud join the Hammers or should we hang on to one or both as well?

But I think we could say the same of any big name forward that Arsene Wenger signs this summer and Giroud must be aware that his boss is looking to sign a top class striker for Arsenal, so I reckon we should keep that in mind when we hear what Olly had to say on the speculation surrounding his fellow countryman, as reported by Metro.

Sir Alex Ferguson may want to write Dimitar Berbatov's name in pencil on the starting XI sheet; it appears the Bulgarian striker could be out for the weekend after picking up a knock in his country's recent friendly match.

I think adding the «big name» striker is not that simple, on paper fine, but the reality is different.

The North Londoners refused to help them on that front, despite the striker not being named in their Premier League squad.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane earned his first England call - up with the senior side on Thursday afternoon, and the hit - man has spoken of his dream to be be named in the squad.

Me, along with many other fans, had been hopeful of at least one of Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud would be leaving the club, with a big - named striker coming into the fold, but the Arsenal manager's recent comments have poured water on the idea, in the case of the latter at least.

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Arsenal looked like signing a big - name striker in the summer, but missed out on the likes of Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani, though Icardi could be a more realistic target.

I don't expect Lucas to play too much of a part against Swansea, but if deemed fully fit, I wouldn't be surprised to see the striker be named on the bench.

Roy Hodgson made the curious decision of naming Manchester United striker Jesse Lingard as the replacement for Jamie Vardy on Sunday.

Or could the rumours about a possible transfer away from the club be true and could the boss be waiting for this to be done before spending some of our millions on a really big name striker?

Most of the those big named strikers are already tied up in contracts which only then leaves the «Nearly Rans» or footballing journeymen who just want to finish their illustrious careers earning a big wage based on their previous conquests whilst still playing at the highest level.

Nwakali, who has named former Gunners striker Kanu as an idol, had various offers from across Europe, but chose to sign for Arsenal given Kanu's influence on him.

Walcott I wonder what is his place in the team... in 10 years in he is no starter and his impact is good but he isn't the first name on the team sheet... If Wenger as a shot at getting such striker he should even it means selling some (Podolski, Sanogo with a buy back option and maybe one more)

But his speed it a MAJOR problem and quicker strikers rub their hands together when they see his name on the team list.

Liverpool could be closing in on a hugely exciting triple deal this summer, with the Reds now being linked with two big names at Barcelona to follow up their move for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.

I believe Arsenal has a team of scouts who are responsible to identify «proper striker» in names, what I can see is that Giroud / walcott / Welback are not in that definition (The later two may have a prospect)... The definition of «proper striker» depends on the team class and ambition, Austin is a proper striker for QPR the same as Suarez now is a proper striker for Barca... Giroud is a proper striker for Arsenal being 3rd / 4th in England... I think you already know the definition

The striker was only just returning from a spell on the sidelines, and had been expected to be named in the side's Europa League squad to take on Bordeaux on Thursday night (via Express).

is it doesn't seem to be a market for big name strikers moving around much this summer very boring indeed, but if one is coming on the market then we have to move double time.

I know it's a fact that these ex-Arsenal players now earn their money giving a never - ending stream of opinions on TV, but yet again I am surprised that two pundits like Thierry Henry and Ray Parlour have joined in with the criticism of Wenger for not buying any big name striker this summer.

(If you don't rate Sanogo, just disregard his name) The more I think about it, I would be all for the Benteke transfer, and in terms of potential strikers on my wishlist close to the top.

Yesterday's six - goal bonanza with six names on the scoresheet also showed that goals can come from many other areas that just the strikers, so Le Prof said about thecall for him to buy another striker: «Football is subtle.

But based on players getting picked on form rather than the «name», I think Giroud deserves to have another shot up front as a starting striker for the match against.

Arsenal are desperately on the hunt for a new striker with a number of names constantly flying around social media, some of which are top class players, others who are exciting prospects for the future.

After Arsenal's good win over our London neighbours West Ham, I found myself asking the question; do the Gunners have enough strikers or do we still need to invest heavily on a big name?

They name 4 strikers and wheres this law you cant put more than 1 on..

1 in 2 is ok, but its not like it was years ago.footballs more attacking these days, we need a striker who can do better than that like Aguero or Costa.You say that many elite european teams have sucess without a prolific striker, but you failed to name them.lol.There are exceptions but on the whole most of the top teams have a WC striker a go to man from Barca (european champiions) to real madrid to PSG and even Bayern Munich all have WC centre forwrards up front.To try an argue otherwise is facile

Arsenal are supposedly in the market for a new striker and one name that has popped up on more than one occasion is Gonzalo Higuain.

Wenger on signing a big name striker: «It's not necessarily linked with the money.

This is just a make weight article there are NO talks between Icardi and Wenger, Theres nothing going on between Higuian and Wenger, there was never anything being talked about between Morata and Wenger, the last person Arsenal were serious about talking to was Vardy and that was ONLY because he was the striker who's name was on everybodys lips at that point, and even vardy (as dense as he appears) realised that the whole thing was just an approach to make it seem like Wenger vwas making an effort to sighn someone.

A big - named striker has been on the wishlist of every Gunners fan in recent years, and Zlatan could be the ideal candidate to take the pressure off of the manager, and push us forward as we look to end our 12 - year wait for another Premier League title win.