Sentences with phrase «to bolster one's defensive options»

Louis Van Gaal is reportedly interested in Varane as he looks to bolster his defensive options for next season.

The Gunners look in particular need of bolstering their defensive options after some unconvincing form from Shkodran Mustafi this season, while Per Mertesacker is due to retire at the end of the campaign.

Barca are looking to bolster their defensive options after Carles Puyol retired earlier this summer and they are hopeful of beating United to Vermaelen's signature.

Norwich, Leeds and Reading are all thought to be keeping tabs on Khizanishvili's situation as they look to bolster their defensive options ahead of next season.

According to Sky Sports News, Leicester City have have bolstered their defensive options by spending a fee of # 17m to sign the 24 - year - old central defender, who can also be used at right - back.

Mascherano has his reasons for perhaps wanting to leave, with the club looking at bolstering their defensive options this summer while he also has on - going tax - related distractions to deal with in Spain.

Antonio Conte was desperate to bolster his defensive options over the summer, but he was forced to consider alternatives on a number of occasions and had to wait until deadline day to address the issue.

As per HITC, Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is still eager to bolster his defensive options despite the fact that the club broke their transfer record in order to sign Ajax centre - back Davinson Sanchez this summer, with the club already having Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vergtonghen and Eric Dier at the club, who are all capable of playing at the back.

Both sides will have new talent to showcase in the curtain raiser at Old Trafford, and while United have heavily invested in the attacking areas of the pitch and the midfield, Spurs have focussed on bolstering their defensive options so far in this summer window.

Reports suggest that Italian giants Juventus are set to dip into the January transfer window, with Tottenham and Romania defender Vlad Chiriches reported to be on of their prime targets as they look to bolster their defensive options in the New Year.

As per the Sun, Gibson is one of a few on Leicester's radar as they look to bolster their defensive options for the upcoming season, with Premier League rivals Everton, Tottenham and Southampton also looking to sign the defender, however all three are willing to wait for Boro to lower their asking price for the defender.

The west London outfit have identified the Germany international as a potential summer signing as manager Antonio Conte looks to bolster his defensive options ahead of his second spell at the Stamford Bridge.

Hearts FC have moved to replace injured player [knee ligament damage] Callum Paterson and bolster their defensive options by signing Slovenia international Andraz Struna.

Both Palace and Stoke are eager to bolster their defensive options this summer, with both clubs likely to be involved in a battle at the bottom of the Premier League rather than the top, as per the Mirror.

The Red Devils have been linked with a whole host of other Eredivisie - based players this summer, with another Ajax star in Daley Blind also believed to be one of van Gaal's top targets to come in and bolster his defensive options.

As noted by The Daily Mail, the Blues had been linked with a move for the # 30m - rated Greek international since this past summer, with Antonio Conte keen to bolster his defensive options.

The Sun claim Jose Mourinho wants to bolster his defensive options this summer having not been impressed by Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof.

Arsenal are also interested in the Englishman as they look to bolster their defensive options and improve what has been a rather leaky defence so far this season.