Tag: Guillem Balague

LONDON, ENGLAND: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 30, 2021. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Journalist emphatic on Martin Odegaard joining Arsenal in permanent deal

Guillem Balague thinks Arsenal have no chance of signing Martin Odegaard on a permanent deal in the summer, particularly if Zinedine Zidane leaves.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 23: Mikel Arteta and Santi Cazorla of Arsenal at the finsl whistle during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on September 23, 2012 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Cazorla open to working as a coach alongside Arteta

Santi Cazorla could rejoin former teammate Mikel Arteta on the sidelines as a coach, but not for a couple of years, according to Guillem Balague.

Balague: Arsenal’s academy players will get chances under Emery

Guillem Balague says Arsenal's academy prospects don't need to worry about getting chances in the first-team under reported new manager Unai Emery.

Balague: Arsenal interviewed 10 managers before appointing Emery

Guillem Balague, who was the first journalist to reveal that Unai Emery was under serious consideration for the Arsenal job, has now given details of the appointment process to fans.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 09: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Dortmund with his beats headphones on, before the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and SV Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on December 9, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images )

No money for Aubameyang: Dortmund suspect Arsenal can’t afford him

Borussia Dortmund appear to have adopted a new negotiation tactic by reportedly claiming they don't think Arsenal can afford Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Spanish football expert claims Manchester City to bid £13m-£17.5m for Alexis Sanchez

Spanish football expert, Guillem Balague, claims that Manchester City are set to bid between £13m and £17.5m for Alexis Sanchez this month.

Guillem Balague: Asensio turned down Arsenal in 2014

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio reportedly turned down a move to Arsenal back in 2014, according to Guillem Balague.

Guillem Balague reveals why Arsenal missed out on Monaco’s Kylian Mappe

Football expert, Guillem Balague, claims that Arsenal missed out on Monaco striker, Kylian Mbappe, because his family wanted the club to pay €7-8m in commission for him to move there.
Bellerín (R) in action against Hull City

Bellerin to be captain at Arsenal in ‘2 or 3 years’ if Wenger stays?

Could Hector Bellerin really end up captaining Arsenal one day?
Mesut Ozil

Guillem Balague rules out Real Madrid return for Ozil

Spanish football expert (sort of), Guillem Balague, has confirmed that Mesut Ozil will NOT be returning to his former club, Real Madrid.

Atletico won’t let José Giménez go, no one is surprised – report

Atletico Madrid are reportedly refusing to negotiate with Arsenal over the transfer of highly rated centre-back, José Giménez.

Balague shoots down Nolito to Arsenal rumours

Football 'guru' Guillem Balague has thrown a wet blanket over any hope that we may be getting Celta Vigo's Nolito in January. We were rumoured...