Tag: Villarreal CF

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Mohamed Elneny, Cedric Soares, and teammates of Arsenal applaud fans following the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Transfer talks underway for Arsenal defender to leave

Cedric Soares is a serious January target for Besiktas, who are in need of a right-back as Valentin Rosier prepares to join OGC Nice.
PSV Eindhoven's Belgian midfielder #24 Ismael Saibari (R) and Arsenal's Portuguese defender #17 Cedric fight for the ball during a UEFA Champions League group B football match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 32yo increasingly likely to leave in January – 3 clubs interested

It's increasingly likely Cedric Soares will leave Arsenal in January, despite recent reports to the contrary, with three clubs in for him.
Arsenal's Portuguese defender #17 Cedric and PSV Eindhoven's Belgian forward #32 Yorbe Vertessen fight for the ball during a UEFA Champions League group B football match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal may keep squad outcast despite finally getting some interest

Arsenal may decide to keep Cedric Soares until they make a new signing, despite finally having some outside interest in the right-back.
PSV Eindhoven's Ismael Saibari (R) and Arsenal's Cedric fight for the ball during a UEFA Champions League group B football match between PSV Eindhoven and Arsenal FC at the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven, on December 12, 2023. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Villarreal show interest in January move for fringe Arsenal player

Villarreal are interested in Arsenal's Cedric Soares ahead of the January transfer window, with the Gunners open to the move.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion is put under pressure by Cedric Soares of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on November 09, 2022. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Arsenal man changes mind about staying

Cedric Soares is attracting plenty of interest as he now looks to complete a summer transfer away from Arsenal, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Kaoru Mitoma of Brighton & Hove Albion is put under pressure by Cedric Soares of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on November 09, 2022. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

3 clubs interested in Arsenal 31yo open to January offers

Fulham, Bayer Leverkusen, and Villarreal are interested in signing Cedric Soares, who is open to offers in January, according to a report.
VALENCIA, SPAIN: Alex Baena of Villarreal CF celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between Villarreal CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio de la Ceramica on September 18, 2022. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

6-goal Villarreal star with €35m release clause in Arsenal’s sights

Villarreal's Alex Baena is in the sights of various Premier League teams including Arsenal, according to a report from Spain.
TERESOPOLIS, BRAZIL - JUNE 03: General Coordinator of the Brazilian national football team, Edu Gaspar, attends to the media during a press conference of the Brazilian national football team at the squad's Granja Comary training complex on June 03, 2019 in Teresopolis, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

The real reason Arsenal chief Edu Gaspar is in Valencia

Edu Gaspar is in Spain on holiday with his family, not negotiating a deal for Yeremy Pino of Villarreal, according to reports.
Spain's forward Yeremy Pino (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the friendly football match between Spain and Iceland at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on March 29, 2022. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Villarreal expect offer for €45m winger amid strong Arsenal interest

Villarreal are expecting an offer for Yeremy Pino in the next few days, and they're aware of strong interest from Arsenal.
VALENCIA, SPAIN: Yeremy Pino of Villarreal CF being followed by Ruben Vezo of Levante UD during the LaLiga Santander match between Levante UD and Villarreal CF at Ciutat de Valencia Stadium on April 02, 2022. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Villarreal receive contact over Arsenal-linked Pino with Edu in Spain

A Premier League club has reportedly been in contact with Villarreal for Yeremy Pino, with Arsenal linked to the young winger.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

3 Spanish clubs interested: Bellerin’s agent still working on late exit

Hector Bellerin's representatives are still looking to find him a transfer before the window closes, with three Spanish clubs remaining in the race.

Unai Emery ‘huge admirer’ of Hector Bellerin as Villarreal pursue deal

Arsenal don't have an agreement to let Hector Bellerin go yet, but Unai Emery is a huge admirer and Villarreal are looking at a deal for him.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 19: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks dejected following his sides defeat in the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 19, 2020 in Liverpool, England. A limited number of fans (2000) are welcomed back to stadiums to watch elite football across England. This was following easing of restrictions on spectators in tiers one and two areas only. (Photo by Peter Powell -

Real Madrid set €25m-€30m price for midfielder at Arsenal who wants out

Real Madrid believe they can get between €25m and €30m for their midfielder at Arsenal which will no doubt make quite a lot of fans laugh their arses off.
Estadio de la Ceramica - Villarreal's Manuel Trigueros and Arsenal's Martin Odegaard right battle for the ball during the UEFA Europa League Semi-Final First Leg match at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Spain. Picture date: Thursday, April 29, 2021. Copyright: Isabel Infantes

Villarreal scorer insists they should have killed Arsenal

Manu Trigueros thinks Villarreal have given Arsenal more of a chance than they deserved on the balance of the Europa League semi-final first leg.
UEFA Europa League - Etienne Capoue of Villarreal is stretchered off during the UEFA Europa League match at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal. Copyright: Focus Images

2 Villarreal starters set to miss Arsenal 2nd leg

Two members of Villarreal's starting lineup on Thursday are set to miss the Europa League semi-final second leg against Arsenal next week.
NAPLES, ITALY - NOVEMBER 29: Henrix Mkhitaryan of AS Roma during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio San Paolo on November 29, 2020 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

With Wenger, it was freedom: Mkhitaryan on changes at Arsenal under Emery

With three of his clubs and one former manager in the Europa League semi-finals, Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been looking back on his time with Arsenal and Unai Emery.
Arsenal's Spanish defender Pablo Mari celebrates scoring their second goal during the UEFA Europa League 1st Round Group B football match between Arsenal and Rapid Vienna at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 3, 2020. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 27yo admits he’s a boyhood Villarreal fan

Pablo Mari grew up supporting Villarreal, but he's ready to fight for Arsenal and he says his family and friends have to support him too.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 29: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 29, 2020 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Arsenal 21yo now looks more likely to stay

Reiss Nelson looks more likely to stay at Arsenal as things stand, with a potential loan move to Spain now reportedly off.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Emiliano Martinez of Arsenal makes a save from Sadio Mane of Liverpool during the FA Community Shield final between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium on August 29, 2020 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Tallis/ pool via Getty Images)

Villarreal plan bid for Martinez if Arteta doesn’t play him

Unai Emery and Villarreal are planning a move for Emi Martinez if Mikel Arteta doesn't make the goalkeeper first choice this season.
Villarreal unveil Unai Emery as head coach (Photo via Villarreal CF)

Villarreal confirm Unai Emery as their new head coach

La Liga club Villarreal CF confirmed Unai Emery as their new head coach on Thursday, using an edit of his Arsenal announcement photo to do so.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates his second goal during the Spanish League football match between Getafe and Villarreal at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez stadium in Getafe near Madrid on July 8, 2020. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP)

Cazorla joins Al Sadd SC after 1 last assist for Villarreal

Santi Cazorla reached an agreement to join Qatari club Al Sadd SC this week, after providing an assist in his final game for Villarreal.
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: Arsenal call me to ask about Chukwueze & Torres

Santi Cazorla says Arsenal 'especially' keep in contact with him over the futures of Pau Torres and Samuel Chukwueze at Villarreal.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on March 2, 2019. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Video: Cazorla makes it 11 goal contributions this season

Santi Cazorla scored another goal at the weekend as he continues his fine form with Villarreal and pushes for a place at the Euros with Spain.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on March 2, 2019. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Santi Cazorla admits he’d consider transfer to the MLS

Santi Cazorla has admitted he'd be open to a move to the MLS before he reaches the end of his playing career.
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Santi Cazorla: Arsenal supporters were incomparable and meant so much to me

Santi Cazorla has been reflecting on his relationship with the Arsenal fans, and what it meant to him to have their support over the years.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 01: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF looks on during the Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on September 01, 2019 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Goal and assist: Santi Cazorla’s genius helps destroy Real Betis

Hot off scoring a cracker against Barcelona, every Arsenal fans' favourite ex-Gunner still playing, Santi Cazorla, scored and assisted for Villarreal as they beat Real Betis 5-1 on Friday night.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 11: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Europa League Quarter Final First Leg match between Villarreal and Valencia at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 11, 2019 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by Fotopress/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla changes to preferred shirt number

Santi Cazorla has changed his Villarreal shirt number for the new season, moving from 19 to 8.

Santi Cazorla snapped supporting Arsenal in Valencia: Admits he’s a ‘gooner forever’

Santi Cazorla was in attendance to watch Arsenal's 4-2 victory over Valencia on Thursday, and he sent good wishes to the club ahead of the Europa League final.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal reacts following the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 02, 2019 in Villareal, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla devastated after missing penalty leaving Villarreal facing relegation

Villarreal dropped into the relegation zone in La Liga on Sunday as Santi Cazorla missed an 89th-minute penalty that would have given them a draw and kept them out of the drop zone.
Villarreal's Nigerian midfielder Samuel Chukwueze and Zenit St. Petersburg's Argentine forward Sebastian Driussi vie for the ball during the Europa League round of 16 first leg football match between FC Zenit and Villarreal CF in Saint Petersburg on March 7, 2019. (Photo by Olga MALTSEVA / AFP / Getty Images)

Tuesday’s goalscorer vs Barcelona Samuel Chukwueze almost joined Arsenal

With a goal and an assist against Barcelona on Tuesday, Samuel Chukwueze is catching the eye in Spain, but he almost ended up playing his football in North London back in 2016.

Santi Cazorla creates season-high 8 chances against Barcelona in 4-4 draw

Santi Cazorla put in one of his best performances of the season in Tuesday night's 4-4 draw with Barcelona, creating a huge eight chances against the La Liga leaders.
VILLAREAL, SPAIN - JANUARY 03: Santi Cazorla of Villarreal CF celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the La Liga match between Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on January 03, 2019 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla: There is nothing on the table

Santi Cazorla could be available again this summer as the midfielder admits he has not received an offer of a new contract from Villarreal yet.
Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla celebrates a goal during the Spanish league football match between Villarreal CF and Deportivo Alaves at La Ceramica stadium in Vila-real on March 2, 2019. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN / AFP)

Santi Cazorla plans to play on for a ‘few more years’

Santi Cazorla has no plans to hang up his boots for another few years as the Spaniard aims to make the most of the career he almost lost.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 04: Pablo Fornals of Malaga CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and Malaga CF at Mestalla stadium on December 4, 2016 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Napoli challenge Arsenal for Pablo Fornals: Offer made – waiting for his approval

Napoli want to sign Pablo Fornals this summer, but they're in competition with Arsenal for the player's signature and the midfielder is yet to give his approval to a move.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 04: Pablo Fornals of Malaga CF celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga match between Valencia CF and Malaga CF at Mestalla stadium on December 4, 2016 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Manchester City and Spurs join Arsenal in race for Pablo Fornals

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have joined Arsenal in the race for Pablo Fornals, according to reports.

Arsenal return for Samuel Chukwueze after deal collapsed

Arsenal are reportedly returning for 19-year-old Samuel Chukwueze who was supposed to sign for the club at the same time they signed Kelechi Nwakali.

Video: Santi Cazorla pulls off backheel assist as he sets up 2 in Villarreal...

Santi Cazorla came back from the latest international break with a bang, setting up two goals in three minutes as Villarreal got their first win in six games on Sunday.

‘Still got it’: Arsenal fans wowed by impressive Santi Cazorla goal [Video]

Santi Cazorla scored his first goal for Villarreal from open play on Thursday, and it certainly caught the eyes of a number of Arsenal fans.

Cazorla admits he carried injury that ended his Arsenal career for 3 years

Santi Cazorla has opened up on the injury that eventually ended his Arsenal career in a recent interview, and it leaves you wondering what might've been for the Spaniard.

Video: Santi Cazorla’s individual highlights from match against Sevilla

Santi Cazorla looks to be slowly getting back to his best on the football pitch, and performed well for Villarreal against Sevilla at the weekend.