Sentences with phrase «old defender made»

The 20 year - old defender made his Ajax debut under Frank de Boer in 2013 and was reunited with the Dutchman upon his arrival at Selhurst Park.

Not exact matches

The former Southampton boss will then look to make back the rest of his money by allowing Rose to make a # 6m switch to Hull, with Steve Bruce's side having recently revived their interest in the 24 - year - old defender, who can also play on the wing.

The Daily Star claims Man United have scouted 21 - year - old Elland Road defender Charlie Taylor on a number of occasions, and report that the Premier League side could make a # 4m bid for the former England Under 19 international in January.

That can be accomplished in multiple ways, whether via an old - fashion solid pick or a screen that doesn't make significant contact, but diverts the defender enough to yield that advantage.

Thomas Vermaelen and Jan Vertonghen both play alongside the 23 year old at international level and the intelligent defender could well be of use at both the Emirates Stadium and White Hart Lane and he would be the latest in the long line of Belgians making an impact in then English top tier.

Barcelona have made an enquiry for 28 - year - old Branislav Ivanovic as competition hots up for Chelsea's defender.

Manchester United defender Daley Blind made his 100th appearance for the club on Thursday evening against Feyenoord in the Europa League at Old Trafford.

Manchester United defender Daley Blind made his 100th appearance for the club during their 4 - 0 win over Feyenoord in the Europa League at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Arsenal are reportedly readying a move for Ajax defender Toby Alderweireld with a bid for the Belgian international apparently expected to leave the Amsterdam side if an offer of around # 6m is made for the 24 year old according to Sports Direct News.

So the fact that he confirmed his interest in the young English defender Tyrone Mings, as reported by The Mirror, is fairly out of character for the Prof.. The 21 - year old is currently playing in the Championship for Ipswich Town and his usual role is as a left back, but at 6ft 3in and with his power and pace, it is thought that he could easily make the switch to central defence, which is coincidentally the weakest part of the Arsenal squad right now.

Holding still looks a far better player and should start next to kos and mustafi he looks like he has the making of a classic no nonsense old type defender where his main objective is defend defend defend and not look slick passing the ball out of the back line

The 23 - year - old is the latest defender to be linked with a move to Old Trafford in the last couple of months as the likes of Nicolas Otamendi [via Independent Sport] and Mats Hummels [via Star Sport] had been tipped to join the Red Devils this summer, although neither look to be making the switch and the German has already rejected United's interest [via Guardian Sporold is the latest defender to be linked with a move to Old Trafford in the last couple of months as the likes of Nicolas Otamendi [via Independent Sport] and Mats Hummels [via Star Sport] had been tipped to join the Red Devils this summer, although neither look to be making the switch and the German has already rejected United's interest [via Guardian SporOld Trafford in the last couple of months as the likes of Nicolas Otamendi [via Independent Sport] and Mats Hummels [via Star Sport] had been tipped to join the Red Devils this summer, although neither look to be making the switch and the German has already rejected United's interest [via Guardian Sport].

They have to bring a better central defender next season, because Koscielny and Mertesacker are getting old and made a lot of blunders in the last season (Koscielny did a lot of them, not just Mertesacker, if you paid attention) and in this season.

Whether or not he will make it at Chelsea remains to be seen, but 18 - year - old centre - back Christensen certainly has the ability to become a top Premier League defender.

According to Calciomercato, Arsenal are looking to make a transfer move for the 23 - year - old Italian defender but will likely meet fierce opposition from Primeira Liga giants Benfica.

This is an incredibly difficult question to answer for a variety of reasons, most importantly because over the years our once vaunted «beautiful» style of play has become a shadow of it's former self, only to be replaced by a less than stellar «plug and play» mentality where players play out of position and adjustments / substitutions are rarely forthcoming before the 75th minute... if you look at our current players, very few would make sense in the traditional Wengerian system... at present, we don't have the personnel to move the ball quickly from deep - lying position, efficient one touch midfielders that can make the necessary through balls or the disciplined and pacey forwards to stretch defences into wide positions, without the aid of the backs coming up into the final 3rd, so that we can attack the defensive lanes in the same clinical fashion we did years ago... on this current squad, we have only 1 central defender on staf, Mustafi, who seems to have any prowess in the offensive zone or who can even pass two zones through so that we can advance play quickly out of our own end (I have seen some inklings that suggest Holding might have some offensive qualities but too early to tell)... unfortunately Mustafi has a tendency to get himself in trouble when he gets overly aggressive on the ball... from our backs out wide, we've seen pace from the likes of Bellerin and Gibbs and the spirited albeit offensively stunted play of Monreal, but none of these players possess the skill - set required in the offensive zone for the new Wenger scheme which requires deft touches, timely runs to the baseline and consistent crossing, especially when Giroud was playing and his ratio of scored goals per clear chances was relatively low (better last year though)... obviously I like Bellerin's future prospects, as you can't teach pace, but I do worry that he regressed last season, which was obvious to Wenger because there was no way he would have used Ox as the right side wing - back so often knowing that Barcelona could come calling in the off - season, if he thought otherwise... as for our midfielders, not a single one, minus the more confident Xhaka I watched played for the Swiss national team a couple years ago, who truly makes sense under the traditional Wenger model... Ramsey holds onto the ball too long, gives the ball away cheaply far too often and abandons his defensive responsibilities on a regular basis (doesn't score enough recently to justify): that being said, I've always thought he does possess a little something special, unfortunately he thinks so too... Xhaka is a little too slow to ever boss the midfield and he tends to telegraph his one true strength, his long ball play: although I must admit he did get a bit better during some points in the latter part of last season... it always made me wonder why whenever he played with Coq Wenger always seemed to play Francis in a more advanced role on the pitch... as for Coq, he is way too reckless at the wrong times and has exhibited little offensive prowess yet finds himself in and around the box far too often... let's face it Wenger was ready to throw him in the trash heap when injuries forced him to use Francis and then he had the nerve to act like this was all part of a bigger Wenger constructed plan... he like Ramsey, Xhaka and Elneny don't offer the skills necessary to satisfy the quick transitory nature of our old offensive scheme or the stout defensive mindset needed to protect the defensive zone so that our offensive players can remain aggressive in the final third... on the front end, we have Ozil, a player of immense skill but stunted by his physical demeanor that tends to offend, the fact that he's been played out of position far too many times since arriving and that the players in front of him, minus Sanchez, make little to no sense considering what he has to offer (especially Giroud); just think about the quick counter-attack offence in Real or the space and protection he receives in the German National team's midfield, where teams couldn't afford to focus too heavily on one individual... this player was a passing «specialist» long before he arrived in North London, so only an arrogant or ignorant individual would try to reinvent the wheel and / or not surround such a talent with the necessary components... in regards to Ox, Walcott and Welbeck, although they all possess serious talents I see them in large part as headless chickens who are on the injury table too much, lack the necessary first - touch and / or lack the finishing flair to warrant their inclusion in a regular starting eleven; I would say that, of the 3, Ox showed the most upside once we went to a back 3, but even he became a bit too consumed by his pending contract talks before the season ended and that concerned me a bit... if I had to choose one of those 3 players to stay on it would be Ox due to his potential as a plausible alternative to Bellerin in that wing - back position should we continue to use that formation... in Sanchez, we get one of the most committed skill players we've seen on this squad for some years but that could all change soon, if it hasn't already of course... strangely enough, even he doesn't make sense given the constructs of the original Wenger offensive model because he holds onto the ball too long and he will give the ball up a little too often in the offensive zone... a fact that is largely forgotten due to his infectious energy and the fact that the numbers he has achieved seem to justify the means... finally, and in many ways most crucially, Giroud, there is nothing about this team or the offensive system that Wenger has traditionally employed that would even suggest such a player would make sense as a starter... too slow, too inefficient and way too easily dispossessed... once again, I think he has some special skills and, at times, has showed some world - class qualities but he's lack of mobility is an albatross around the necks of our offence... so when you ask who would be our best starting 11, I don't have a clue because of the 5 or 6 players that truly deserve a place in this side, 1 just arrived, 3 aren't under contract beyond 2018 and the other was just sold to Juve... man, this is theraputic because following this team is like an addiction to heroin without the benefits

Good going forward, but call me old fashioned however I like defenders who can defend and make the simple pass to other more creative players.

The Gunners are claimed to have made an initial offer of # 750,000 for the 20 year - old, which has been turned down, with the sides valuing the defender on completely different scales.

19 year old defender Ake is yet to start a Premier League games this term so is perhaps the more likely of the two to be made available for a temporary switch.

Yes AW knows that OG12 is not enough thats why this season he got AS17 and he states that he got him to be a striker but the everton game gave him a picture of how EPL defenders will make it harder for a small sized CF playing as a target man so now the old man is in dilemma on whether to buy another striker or improvise he will definetly sign a defender and another midfielder but for a striker AW is undecided yet

Koscielny is a very good central defender, but he is getting older and has made a lot of blunders in the past two years.

We have been linked with a move to sign 19 year - old Leicester City defender Ben Chilwell, and with having only made three first - team appearances for the Foxes this season, could be willing to join in order to learn while playing second fiddle to Monreal.

To the Scottish Premier League now and this central defender has been doing well for Celtic in recent times, but whether van Dijk can make the transition to English football is unknown — although the 23 - year - old is keen on the move.

The 32 - year - old Argentine played under Pellegrini at Malaga and is a solid and experienced defender, who would make an ideal addition to City's backline at the moment.

Jose Mourinho has already made his first signing as Manchester United manager, but who will follow Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly through the door at Old Trafford?

A loan move could be just what the 24 - year - old needs, and the Daily Mail reports that former United defender Steve Bruce at Hull City has made an enquiry about taking him for the 2016 - 17 campaign.

The Gunners are looking to appease fans unhappy at missing out on re-signing Cesc Fabregas, who has moved from Barcelona to Chelsea, by making a move for 21 - year - old defender Bressan from Brazilian side Gremio — Daily Express

One of the best defenders in the world, Mats Hummels has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford and could finally make the switch this summer.

With the defender understood to be unhappy at the club, and angling for a move away from the Spanish capital, it looks likely that he will make the move to Old Trafford over the coming months.

Manchester United finally made concrete their reported interest in Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos on Thursday, in making a bid for the 29 - year - old.

You say that but Wenger did pay 16m for an unproven 19 year old defender, there is a chance Wenger could go in for him but whether Hummels will leave is the question — he's only just been made captain of their team.

According to The Mirror, the club are set to invest a huge amount of money in Walker, as not only are they set to make him the most expensive defender in history with a # 54m transfer fee, but he'll secure a five - year deal worth close to # 200,000 - per - week with bonuses included, meaning that the entire amount spent on the 27 - year - old could reach # 100m.

«The 24 - year - old defender has been with the Spanish club for two seasons, making 64 league appearances.

The asking price has made potential suitors think again about signing Astori, as both Liverpool and Southampton ended their interest in the 26 - year old this summer so they could pursue other targets this summer, with the Saints having signed Lyon defender Dejan Lovren this window, whilst the Reds are tracking Schalke defender Kyriakos Papadopoulos.

Despite making an incredible weekly wage, Man United defender Marcos Rojo might actually be a little bit homesick and is indicating that he might not stay at Old Trafford when his contract expires.

Wenger will look to replace Bacary Sagna with Arsenal looking likely to lose the experienced right - back and the Gunners boss has identified young Toulouse defender Serge Aurier as the man for the job and is ready to make a # 10m move for the 21 year old.

The defender endured a troubled campaign last term, making only 16 appearances in the Premier League as injury severely affected his progress at Old Trafford.

The Daily Mail understand that West Brom are willing to hold out for # 30M, with City needed to move on defender Eliaquim Mangala before they make a move for 29 - year - old Evans.

Same old scenario, Wenger's makes a 40 million Euro bid for Juventus defender Benatia knowing Juve will turn it down.

And that would be a real waste if we had already signed him, but it seems that the Frenchman has made sure that will not happen as he has already obtained the work permit for the 24 - year old defender and now the Brazilian has been sent to France to complete the necessary paperwork quickly..

Per might be a good defender but i still wonder what if we had a world class defender to partner Koscielny.Look say it as it is and be truthful so as to know where to improve i will remember his great or world class performances and i will also remember his average performances.It is good to criticize a player for the right reason so that he can improve but the criticism should be constructive not destructive.To me i would have sold him if we could get another far better player i still feel Gabriel is much better than him.I can see him making the same old mistakes this season.However give a player credit where it is due.

To make matters worse for Chelsea should that misfortune had befallen them they would have had to make do with Ake (19 years old) as their known defender on the bench.

The 30 - year - old made the most assists (9) and the most key passes of any defender (61).

On June 8, United made their first official signing of their new era under the Portuguese in Eric Bertrand Bailly from Villarreal, a 22 - year - old defender described as a «raw talent» but with «the potential to become one of the best around» by Van Gaal's replacement at Old Trafford, according to the club's official websiold defender described as a «raw talent» but with «the potential to become one of the best around» by Van Gaal's replacement at Old Trafford, according to the club's official websiOld Trafford, according to the club's official website.

The 22 - year - old arrived Stade Louis II from Marseille last summer, and the defender has made 36 appearances for the club across all competitions during the 2016 - 17 campaign.

However, the Gunners will reluctant to sell him, so Perez will have to make a mega bid in order to bring the 29 - year - old defender to the Bernabeu.

21 - year - old Academy defender Sam Hart has made a permanent switch to Blackburn Rovers in League One.

The 27 - year - old defender has made only two league starts this season and was recently left out of the squad against Arsenal - a move which he admitted left him «fuming».

27 - year - old Mexican defender Moreno has impressed with Espanyol this season, where he has made 15 La Liga appearances, and also starred for his nation in last summer's World Cup.

Chievo Verona has made it known via their official site that they have signed 32 year old Italian defender Alessandro Gamberini...