Sentences with phrase «term successor»

DC and DMC must be targeted and signed in the summer, as well as good and reliable DR to compete with Bellerin, and long term successor for Cech.

The Dutch coach has overseen a fine run of results, cumulating in a 1 - 0 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, but the machinations continue at Stamford Bridge as the Pensioners seek out a long - term successor for Mourinho, and look to identify the ideal candidate to replace Hiddink at the season's end.

The 27 - year - old Italian international has established himself as one of the most accomplished goalkeeper's in the world in recent years, as well as Buffon's long term successor in the national team.

Once a seemingly untouchable name on the teamsheet, Iniesta has found his playing time this season limited because of injuries and the signing of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, with the 25 - year - old Brazilian regarded as Iniesta's long - term successor at the Nou Camp.

«This is a positive start for the union to continue negotiating for the longer - term successor agreement.

The Saints star has shown signs of greatness both defensively and going forward, and having won his first England cap recently could well be Ashley Cole's long term successor in the Three Lions side.

The moves make sense as the La Liga outfit need to find a long - term successor for Andres Iniesta who turns 34 next year, while Suarez has had his struggles so far this season, scoring just three goals and providing three assists in 14 appearances in all competitions.

The Spaniard is currently out injured, and Ramsey may well be able to stake a claim to be the 31 year - old's long - term successor in the role.

Many names have been tipped to be the Special One's long - term successor, but it appears as though 46 - year - old Conte is now in pole position.

Barcelona's search for a long term successor to current first choice keeper Victor Valdes has reportedly taken the Catalan side to Glasgow as Nou Camp boss Gerardo Martino sets his sights on Celtic custodian Fraser Forster according to Sport.es.

The 24 - year - old has shone wherever he's played and looks an ideal fit for the Premier League with Sky Sports claiming Spurs see him as a long - term successor to Mousa Dembele.

Kieran Gibbs — Gibbs was once thought of as the long - term successor to Cole and Clichy, but injuries have since taken their toll on Gibbs» development meaning he has not developed much over the past few years.

Gerrard, whose contract expires at the end of the current campaign, has already agreed a move to MLS side LA Galaxy, and Kop boss Brendan Rodgers must now seek out a long term successor.

While the source notes that the Red Devils see Pickford as a potential long - term successor to David De Gea, new coach Jose Mourinho will surely have no desire to see his No. 1 keeper leave the club this summer.

May be considered a long term successor to Frank Lampard, the Blues will be looking to Hazard to link midfield and attack and add a cutting edge to the Chelsea attack.

Meanwhile the Gunners are also rumoured to be interested in another defender as they too look for Per Mertesacker's long - term successor, with the Mirror reporting that they are keen on United defender Jonny Evans.

The 25 - year - old would be an able long - term successor to Michael Carrick, and is a dominating midfield presence with Premier League experience.

Rodgers is seemingly keen to add creative talents to freshen up his midfield and could see Eriksen as a possible long term successor to Steven Gerrard and a player he can build his young side around.

Chelsea will go back in for him — they are desperate to get that player,» Lewis said, «They like him, they think he's very talented and he's a long term successor to John Terry.

Phil Jones has shown assuredness well beyond his age and the 18 year old has attracted attention from a number of top clubs and could be seen as a long term successor to the likes of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.

His representatives have already held positive negotiations with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia as the Blues seek a long - term successor to Jose Mourinho, Sky Sports adds.

Many Arsenal fans will want a long term successor to Wenger, someone with Arsenal DNA like Henry, Bergkamp, Bould, Adam etc but whoever it is may not be necessarily ready now, and the manager after an era is always going to find it extremely hard eg.Moyes.

He could be the long - term successor to Sanchez on the Gunners left flank.

As the wait goes on for Conte to be confirmed as the long - term successor to Jose Mourinho, the Italian tactician could face a few headaches in signing his preferred targets this summer as he looks to build his own team and stamp his own mark down in west London.

The 24 - year - old has been tipped as a potential long - term successor to influential midfielder Xavi, who left for Qatari club Al Sadd SC at the end of last season and is yet to be truly replaced.

Luis Suarez has professed his desire to one day play for Barcelona and many Spanish sources believe that the 24 year old Uruguayan may be seen as a long term successor to David Villa, who turns 30 in a few months.

Picked out as the long term successor to John Terry at Chelsea, Zouma has already proven himself in Ligue 1 during his time at St. Etienne.

Real Madrid have made the first move to secure Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea as the long - term successor to Iker Casillas, contacting the 24 - year - old's representatives about a possible # 30m summer move --(Daily Mirror)

In my opinion much of the reasoning behind him signing a new deal at the Emirates Stadium last summer was down to the lack of satisfaction in finding his long - term successor, which for me is why terms were agreed so late, with nothing in place before the end of the previous campaign.

There are unlikely to be any shortage of suitors for the Brazil international, but Marquinhos has made it very clear that his preference would be to switch to Barca, where he may well be an ideal long - term successor for Argentine great Javier Mascherano.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovic is ramping up his search for a new manager by telling Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone that he can sign Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain if he becomes the long - term successor to Jose Mourinho, according to reports in Spain.

Ferguson reportedly sees Alba as a long term successor to Patrice Evra as well as a strong enough talent to challenge the French international for his full - back position.

Reports in the English media back in April [via SkySports] claimed the Red Devils were close to agreeing a deal for the 24 - year - old, who is seen as the long - term successor for Michael Carrick, but those claims were swiftly rejected by Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc [via Mirror Sport].

The deep - lying midfielder is seen as the long - term successor to Marouane Fellaini at Everton, who looks set to leave the club either this summer or next summer; however, his # 22million release clause, has recently expired this summer.

However, with Suarez and Messi both turning 31 next year, perhaps long - term successors are needed to slot right in and while that's not to suggest they don't have lots left in the tank and given Griezmann will expect an immediate prominent role, the fact that Ernesto Valverde's squad are set to compete on various fronts, he could do with the world - class depth and long - term future building blocks.

The young stopper looks to be the long - term successor to senior England keeper Joe Hart.

Whilst I think Cech can still do a job for another year or so, we do need to think about the long - term successor for the Arsenal number 1 and Lafont is a goalkeeper who I think may turn out to be more talented than other touted young «keepers such as Donnarumma, Arrizabalaga and Oblak.

In recent days, the Argentine coach has emerged as a potential candidate to replace Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford and Guus Hiddink at Stamford Bridge, as the long - term successor to Jose Mourinho.

A Uruguayan who has already played 13 times for his country and has been making great tracks a the Vicente Calderon Stadium as a long - term successor to fellow countryman Diego Godin.

However, SportBild [via Goal] claimed on Wednesday that Bayern Munich were also looking at the Gladbach star, and were considering Xhaka as a potential long - term successor for Spanish World Cup winner (and ex-Merseyside icon) Xabi Alonso.

The Pensioners may have found their man, and, according to the Mirror, are understood to be considering Dann as a long - term successor for JT after having scouted the defender in almost all of his matches so far this season.

If Ronaldo does eventually move on, Real could well look to Kane as his long - term successor.

The veteran midfielder is still performing at a high level despite the fact that he'll turn 36 this summer, but ultimately United need a long - term successor to play that crucial deep midfield role sooner rather than later.

Chelsea are understood to be considering a move for Crystal Palace centre - back Scott Dann and are considering the Eagles defender as a potential long - term successor to skipper John Terry.

The former Tottenham coach was expected to be confirmed as Redknapp's long - term successor but is worried what relegation means for him and later added: «It is always difficult when you are sat here having lost 6 - 0 because generally people look for heads when there is a heavy defeat.

Diario AS claims the Ligue 1 champions view the Brazilian as a long - term successor to Thiago Motta, and would be willing to break the bank in their efforts to sign him.

Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013, Manchester United have been looking for a long - term successor, but there's very little to suggest that Mourinho will be the guy.

In months gone by, Barcelona and Manchester City were touted as the front - runners to sign the attacking midfielder — as the long - term successor to Andres Iniesta and Yaya Toure, respectively — but their interest has waned as their target's transfer value has skyrocketed.

Not only do United need to be in the lookout for a long - term successor to Carrick, who has enough presence and strength to dominate a midfield battle but the shaky and make - shift defence needs a re-vamp too.