Tag: midfielder
Declan Rice: Arsenal midfielder expected to be fit to face Manchester City after avoiding serious injury | Football News
Declan Rice has avoided serious injury and could be in contention for Arsenal’s Premier League game at Bournemouth on Saturday. Rice underwent tests on Monday after feeling discomfort in his back in the north London derby, which forced him off at half-time. Scans have revealed the problem is not a major one, although the midfielder…
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James Maddison: Tottenham midfielder jokes Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka was still doing his darts celebration during first goal | Football News
James Maddison has jokingly responded to Bukayo Saka after the Arsenal forward copied the Tottenham midfielder’s darts celebration in Sunday’s north London derby. Saka mimicked Maddison’s arrows celebration after taking the shot which deflected off Cristian Romero for Arsenal’s 26th-minute opener in the 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. But 16 minutes later Maddison cleverly…
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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence | Football News
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping offence, according to Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal. The test, performed after Juve’s victory at Udinese on August 20, detected elevated levels of testosterone, a hormone that increases athletes’ endurance. Nado Italia, the anti-doping agency, said that Pogba was suspended provisionally with immediate effect. Pending…
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Sofyan Amrabat: Manchester United agree deal to sign midfielder from Fiorentina
Manchester United have agreed a deal with Fiorentina for the signing of midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. United will pay €10m (£8.5m) to take Amrabat on loan with an option to buy the player for €25m (£21.4m). Fiorentina had preferred a permanent deal while United are conscious of complying with Financial Fair Play rules. United’s director of…
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Mohammed Kudus: West Ham agree £38m deal with Ajax for midfielder
West Ham have agreed a deal with Ajax for midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The deal is worth £38m (€44.5m) including add-ons. More to follow…. This is a breaking news story that is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh this page for the latest updates. Sky Sports brings you live updates as they happen.…
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Mohammed Kudus: West Ham close in on £37m deal for Ajax midfielder
West Ham United are close to an agreement with Ajax over the signing of midfielder Mohammed Kudus. The deal under discussion is worth an initial €41.5m (£35.4m) plus €3m (£2.56m) in performance related add-ons. Personal terms over what is expected to be a five-year deal are not thought to be a problem. West Ham will…
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Declan Rice: Mikel Arteta and Jamie Carragher praise ‘outstanding’ Arsenal midfielder after Crystal Palace win
Mikel Arteta said Declan Rice “dominated the game” during Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Monday Night Football, while Jamie Carragher described the £105m midfielder’s performance as “outstanding”. Rice has made a positive impression following his club-record move from West Ham last month and produced a player-of-the-match display in the Gunners’ narrow victory at…
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Wataru Endo to Liverpool: Stuttgart’s Japanese midfielder has all-round game and is an example to other players
The circumstances behind a near £16m signing of Wataru Endo might have some Liverpool supporters concerned. The failed pursuits of both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia have left Jurgen Klopp short of options in midfield and turning to the 30-year-old Endo could be seen as a desperation move. Stuttgart’s captain is not a young talent…
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Liverpool bid around £16m for Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo; Reds also ‘in talks’ with Fiorentina about Sofyan Amrabat deal
Liverpool have made a shock bid for Japan international Wataru Endo, offering Stuttgart around £16m for the player as Jurgen Klopp looks to bring in an experienced holding midfielder. The Japan international, who is 30 years old and who can also fill in at centre-back, is travelling to Merseyside to finalise a stunning transfer. Sky…
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Moises Caicedo transfer: Chelsea agree British record £115m fee for Brighton midfielder
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Brighton worth a British record £115m for midfielder Moises Caicedo. The Blues are understood to be paying an initial £100m, plus £15m in performance-related add-ons. Caicedo has been granted permission by Brighton to have a Chelsea medical, which is expected to take place on Monday. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible…
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