Sentences with phrase «of big name strikers»

Alot of the big name strikers around Europe are struggling and appear to be living on past glories and reputation alone.

Another couple of big name strikers in the shape of Gonzalo Higuain and Edinson Cavani have started to be linked with a possible move to north London and while neither would be cheap, there is that reported # 200 million in the bank that the Arsenal board member Lord Harris spoke about recently.

As I've pointed out in previous posts, there's no guarantees in a lot of the big name strikers being linked with us in terms of adapting to the league and productivity in their first season.

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.

After a fantastic end to last season, the signing of a highly experienced goalkeeper, pre-season form, and the possibility of a big name striker, fans will be salivating at the prospect of things to come.

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Chinese giants Guangzhou Evergrande have added their own mark to the list of big name players heading to China during the January transfer window by completing the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez for a stunning $ 42million (# 31.8 m), Goal.com reports.

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.

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.

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.

One of the best strikers in the world, Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski is by far Poland's best player and was one of many big names missing from this summer's World Cup as his country failed to qualify for the competition in Brazil.

I would not go for the big name strikers, i like the columbian Ibarbo, a lot of pace and very good with his feet, but believe it or not MY choice would be Welbeck he loves making runs behind the defense with his pace, a hard worker and would fit arsenal to the TEE.

The Uruguayan striker has long been a target for Spanish giants Real Madrid, who are expected to come in again with a bid in the region of # 45m this January, which will see Liverpool reinvest the money into some big - name purchases for their squad.

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has welcomed the loan signing of Monaco striker Radamel Falcao, 28, but is not sure how manager Louis van Gaal will fit all his big - name players into his team --(Independent)

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.

A surprise target for Manchester United this summer, PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be open to a late move to the Premier League and is another proven big name capable of giving the Reds what they need.

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.

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?

The Gunners had recently failed in bids to sign Alvaro Morata and Jamie Vardy, and were expected to be eyeing other targets, and may now have managed to catch the big - names striker fans have been asking for for a number of years.

Another big problem with Wenger is his blind faith in the same lame ducks, refusing to buy a proper striker because he has Giroud, and that languid French boy by the name of Yaya Sanogo and Theo Walcott.

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.

Yes he's not a big name most would love to have but he's one of the best young strikers in Europe.

I don't think another striker is coming in — but in the weird world of football there are reasons why you would extend his contract if a big name was coming in.

I'm not convinced by big names, so it's difficult to see which striker could fit our style, aside from someone like Suarez of course...

With City signing Wilfried Bony from Swansea City this month, it could be that Jovetic will find playing time increasingly limited in Manuel Pellegrini's side, with a host of big - name strikers to compete with for a place already.

and wenger is being a t ## t now you can not start the transfer window with sanchez and end it with a f» ing wellbeck i will be dissapointed if we get that desperate only big name striker now would be cavani but no point even saying it, we all know he thinks he has brought enough typical frustations for us gooners why can we challenge the big teams for the big players suarez to barca, I would of been happyt with balo liverpool, costa chelsea, if they do falcao united wich is a complete joke if he is happy going to united he would have been happier coming here with ucl and all, lewandowski bayern, its all a joke we better get a reus or something of equal measure you cant buy sanchez and place him as a striker when you need him as a winger if defeats the purpose we either get another winger or a striker.

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.

He may not be the big name, top quality striker that many Arsenal fans were hoping that Arsene Wenger would bring in to the club this summer, but with just a day left of the transfer window, I think we could do a lot worse than to go for the QPR centre forward Charlie Austin.

Everyone on here was wanting a Ba, Benteke, Bony type if they couldn't get the biggest names (Cavani, Suarez etc etc)-- strikers that are selfish (and I mean that in a positive way) with reasonable pace playing on the shoulder of the last man.

It may be that Chelsea are not after a big name up front this year, but instead want a player to have as a backup to star striker Diego Costa, with Didier Drogba leaving the club at the end of his contract and Loic Remy also being linked with an exit as Swansea City join the running, according to the Daily Mirror.

Linked strongly with a big - money move to Arsenal, Paris Saint - Germain striker Edinson Cavani is undoubtedly one of the biggest names seemingly on the market this winter and one of the most expensive players who could be bought by a Premier League club.

I read that and was firstly depressed you could not be bothered to spell the names of 3 of strikers correctly and then I realised there was a bigger problem — I didn't have the first clue as to what you are talking about.

Big name striker of course.

At this stage we almost need a big name striker more for player morale, I think of Ozil and Sanchez then for any other reason.

vidal would take up a big chunk of our budget and we need more a big name striker, than a big name midfielder (otherwise what have we got ozil for if he is just supplying slow giroud) me think unless vidal is going to score us 20 goals from midfield, then that would swing it for me.

Manchester United need a new striker — maybe even two — this summer and have been linked with a whole host of big names, so here's our ranking of the six main targets by which one would be the best signing for the Red Devils, from worst to best...

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney, one of the biggest - name strikers of all, has the same total in games against the big six this term.

Despite not being at his best this season, the French giants have been keeping tabs on the Belgian international as they look for a big name replacement for striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is believed to be moving on at the end of the season.

Liverpool target and RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has named the Reds on his list of possible destinations as he eyes a move to a big club.

@Champaigne Charlie, if you say we don't need a world class striker cus we have Giroud and I would say we don't need another top DM cus we have Coquelin.I would like to remind you that statistically Coquelin's performance this season has surpassed that of Matic and Schneiderlin so really do we want a big name player or somebody who delivers whenever he is needed?

There are still a lot of Arsenal transfer rumours out there and a good proportion of them are linking us with various big name strikers around Europe.

Christian Benteke looks likely to be the next big name to arrive at Anfield, with the Belgian striker «on the brink» of signing for the Reds according to the Liverpool Echo.

One of two big - name striker targets for Liverpool, Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is another star who could swap the Bernabeu for Anfield this January.

Interestingly, only two Huddersfield players scored more than four league goals this season which suggests a big - name striker might be on the top of the shopping list.

But, in the meantime, they have successfully claimed another big title named League Cup yesterday and most of the credit goes to the Swedish striker Ibrahimovic.

Another big - name striker who will be on a beach somewhere rather than playing football is Diego Costa, whose decision to represent Spain ahead of the country of his birth, Brazil, increasingly looks like an error.

Chelsea are likely to buy a big name striker in the summer, which will increase competition in the current squad as none of the...

Liverpool striker Christian Benteke is one of a number of big names manager Brendan Rodgers is resting for their Europa League opener in Bordeaux.

Ideally we would sign a new goalkeeper (preferably under the age of 30) a replacement for Modric (Dzagoev would fit this description) 1 big name striker, be that Lewandowski, Ade, Damiao, whoever it may be, and then one more experienced striker who won't mind sitting on the bench, Arouna Kone or Marco Borrielo would be good additions in that respect.