Round-up: Champions League – Arsenal thrashed but Chelsea secure much-needed win
Arsenal suffered a club-record equalling defeat in Europe as they were thrashed 5-1 by Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Goals from Robert Lewandowski, David Alaba, Arjen Robben and a Thomas Muller brace has put the Gunners’ in a tough position to qualify. Arsene Wenger’s side, who had made it 4-1 with Olivier Giroud’s fifth goal in six games, are bottom of the group and six points behind second-placed Olympiacos,...
Chelsea plot £50m raid for international hitman
Chelsea have reportedly been linked with a sensational £50m move for Spain international Paco Alcacer. The defending Premier League champions, who slumped to 15th in the table following Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham United, are understood to have made the Valencia star their number one transfer target ahead of the January window. The 22-year-old, who only signed a new five-year deal with the La Liga outfit during the summer, has...
Spurs join the hunt for Algeria ace
Tottenham have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Algeria international Sofiane Feghouli. The Premier League outfit, who currently sit seventh in the standings after last weekend’s goalless draw at home to Liverpool, are understood to have joined the long list of potential suitors for Valencia’s creative midfielder. The 25-year-old, who has 37 international caps to his name, has scored three goals in 12...
Round-up: Champions League – Arsenal beat Bayern and Chelsea draw in Kiev
Arsenal defied the odds to claim a historic 2-0 win over Bayern Munich to keep their hopes of qualifying for the last-16 of the Champions League alive. Goals from substitute Olivier Giroud and Mesut Ozil sealed a much-needed three points for the Gunners on a thrilling night at the Emirates. On a run of 12 consecutive wins in all competitions, it looked inconceivable that Arsene Wenger’s side could topple the German champions. Manuel...
Man United line up £22m bid for Germany international defender
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a £22m January bid for Valencia centre-back Shkodran Mustafi. Danny Blind has been a regular alongside Chris Smalling at the heart of the Red Devils’ defence this season, but manager Louis van Gaal is keen to bring a specialist centre-half to Old Trafford during the winter transfer window. The Germany international was part of his national side’s World Cup winning campaign in...
Arsenal and Manchester United target Argentina international
Valencia have entered the race to sign Arsenal and Manchester United target Lucas Biglia. The Premier League duo have been joined by the La Liga outfit in the hunt for the Lazio star, who was the subject of interest from all three clubs over the summer. The 29-year-old, who has 33 international caps for Argentina, has scored three goals in six appearances in all competitions for the Serie A side so far this season. However it is...