Tag: Nacho Monreal

Nacho Monreal played for Arsenal Football Club. The Spanish defender joined Arsenal from Malaga in 2013 for £8.5m. Monreal left Arsenal for Real Sociedad in 2019. In total, he made 251 appearances for Arsenal and scored 10 goals. “La Cabra” wore the number 18 shirt for Arsenal. He was born on February 26, 1986. Monreal currently plays for Real Sociedad.

9 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal host Sporting Lisbon on Thursday, after a good result against Liverpool kept their unbeaten run going over the weekend.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 19: Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax celebrates scoring a goal during the Group E match of the UEFA Champions League between Ajax and AEK Athens at Johan Cruyff Arena on September 19, 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Nacho Monreal ‘not the player profile required by new Arsenal’

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a move for Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico as Nacho Monreal does not fit the ‘player profile required by new Arsenal’ according to a report from Spain.

11 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup v Liverpool

Arsenal host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, in their first big-six clash since mid-August.

Injury blow & 8 changes: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Blackpool

Arsenal face Blackpool at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday, looking to get back to winning ways after a frustrating draw against Crystal Palace.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 19: Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax celebrates scoring a goal during the Group E match of the UEFA Champions League between Ajax and AEK Athens at Johan Cruyff Arena on September 19, 2018 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Arsenal identify Nicolas Tagliafico as ball-winning Nacho Monreal replacement

Arsenal are reportedly watching Ajax’s Nicolas Tagliafico as a replacement for Nacho Monreal who could, apparently, be on his way to Barcelona in January.
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Tolaji Bola sub hints he could travel with squad for Sporting Lisbon clash

Tolaji Bola could be in line to travel with the first-team squad to Lisbon on Thursday, thanks to the injury struggles of fellow left-backs Nacho Monreal and Sead Kolasinac.

Who will play left-back against FC Vorskla?

Arsenal's u23 team selection against Blackburn Rovers revealed a big issue the Gunners will have at left-back, when they face FC Vorskla at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal takes a throw in during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal and AC Milan at Emirates Stadium on March 15, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Monreal: I want to play into my 40s

Nacho Monreal wants to keep playing until he's in his 40s, and thinks his retirement is still far away at the moment.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal checks out his new Puma snapback as the team prepares to fly off for pre season tour at Stansted Airport on July 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

‘Door open’ in January for Arsenal to buy Luis as Barcelona eye Monreal

It’s been a while since Barcelona annoyed us, so in case you're missing them, Sport in Spain report that they have identified Nacho Monreal as a possible solution to their left-back issue.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Arsenal FC at Cardiff City Stadium on September 2, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Monreal: People invented Özil’s problem with the manager

Nacho Monreal has confirmed what most of us suspected, that Mesut Özil's supposed bust up with Unai Emery was invented by the media.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal takes a throw in during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal and AC Milan at Emirates Stadium on March 15, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Monreal: We probably played worse against West Ham than Chelsea

Nacho Monreal has admitted the team probably performed worse against West Ham United than Chelsea, but still thinks they're on the right track under Unai Emery.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City (L) celebrates scoring his sides third goal with Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City (R) during the Premier League match between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on September 17, 2016 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Massive double Manchester City boost ahead of Arsenal game

Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling are both available for selection after the pair returned from their post-World Cup vacation in ‘perfect condition’ for Sunday’s match.

Ramsey and Monreal back in training ahead of Manchester City clash

Aaron Ramsey and Nacho Monreal have both returned to training with Arsenal ahead of the team's first Premier League match against Manchester City this weekend.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JULY 30: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on July 30, 2018 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Unai Emery admits Monreal unlikely to face Manchester City

Nacho Monreal is expected to join the Arsenal team in training on Tuesday after working alone with a physical coach as he tries to recover from a ‘little problem’ in his knee but Unai Emery has pretty much ruled him out of the City game.
Spain's Ignacio Monreal attend a training session of Spain's football national team at the Spanish Football Federation's 'Ciudad del Futbol' in Las Rozas, near Madrid on May 29, 2018. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

Monreal ‘pleased’ with Real Sociedad interest, but won’t force transfer

Nacho Monreal is 'pleased' with the interest from Real Sociedad, after they presented his agent with a proposal to leave Arsenal, but he isn't going to force a move.
KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 22: Granit Xhaka of Switzerland celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Switzerland at Kaliningrad Stadium on June 22, 2018 in Kaliningrad, Russia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Rated: Arsenal’s 10 players in this summer’s World Cup

This summer, Arsenal had 10 players participating in the World Cup, if you include new signing Lucas Torreira, so let's take a look at how they all got on.

Spanish media: Monreal gives positive feedback to Real Sociedad over transfer

Nacho Monreal has responded positively to initial contact from Real Sociedad over a possible transfer this summer, according to reports in Spain.
Spain's Ignacio Monreal attend a training session of Spain's football national team at the Spanish Football Federation's 'Ciudad del Futbol' in Las Rozas, near Madrid on May 29, 2018. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

Real Sociedad hope to convince Monreal with first-team football and proximity to his family

Real Sociedad are continuing to pursue Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal, hoping to lure him to Spain with first-team football and the chance to be close to his family.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal takes a throw in during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Arsenal and AC Milan at Emirates Stadium on March 15, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Further reports suggest Real Sociedad have made ‘ambitious move’ for Monreal

Real Sociedad are hoping to lure Nacho Monreal away from Arsenal and back to Spain, according to further reports in the last 24 hours.

Sale of Odriozola could fund Real Sociedad to move for Monreal

Real Sociedad's €40m sale of Alvaro Odriozola to Real Madrid could provide them with the funds to make a serious move for Nacho Monreal, according to reports in Spain.
Spain's Ignacio Monreal attend a training session of Spain's football national team at the Spanish Football Federation's 'Ciudad del Futbol' in Las Rozas, near Madrid on May 29, 2018. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP)

Further reports in Spain confirm Real Sociedad interest in Monreal

Real Sociedad have made first contact with Nacho Monreal over a summer move to Spain, according to reports in the country.

Real Sociedad target Nacho Monreal as contract runs down

Real Sociedad are targeting Nacho Monreal as a summer signing, according to reports in Spain, with the defender's contract with Arsenal now entering it's final year.
MURCIA, SPAIN - JUNE 07: David Ospina of Colombia looks on during a friendly match between Spain and Colombia at La Nueva Condomina stadium on June 7, 2017 in Murcia, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Assessed: Arsenal’s 9 players at the World Cup after 1 round of matches

On Tuesday afternoon the first round of World Cup matches drew to a close, so let's take a look at how the Arsenal players are getting on at the tournament so far.

Does he really deserve to be Arsenal’s player of the season?

Player of the season for Arsenal seems a bit of an oxymoron after the campaign we’ve just witnessed and, to be honest, this article is going to reflect that.
TOPSHOT - Workers fix a giant screen featuring the Russian FIFA World Cup logo, mounted outside Rostov Arena in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on May 12, 2018. - The stadium will host five football matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Mladen ANTONOV / AFP)

Who should Arsenal fans be supporting this World Cup?

It’s nearly that time again. The 2018 World Cup is fast approaching, with the first match taking place on the 14th of June between Russia and Saudi Arabia.

Aubameyang gives Wenger’s Arsenal story a happy ending: Player Ratings v Huddersfield

Arsenal gave Arsene Wenger one final win as a send off on Sunday afternoon, with a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield Town.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 6, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Wenger’s final line-up: Predicted XI vs Huddersfield

Arsenal face Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium on Sunday, in the final match of the season and Arsene Wenger's last game in charge of the club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal and his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

4 out with injury, 5 changes from the weekend: Predicted XI v Leicester City

Arsenal face Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Wednesday, as the Premier League season draws to a close this week.
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6 left-backs Arsenal could sign this summer

Sven Mislintat has identified a long-term replacement for Nacho Monreal as one of four positions he wants to strengthen this summer, so let's look at who he could sign.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks at the UEFA Europa League Semi final match between Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid at Emirates Stadium on April 26, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

Arsenal plan to replace entire back-five this summer

Arsenal are planning a complete defensive overhaul this summer, with every member of the back-five under threat, according to reports.

Just not enough: Player ratings v Atletico Madrid

Arsenal fell disappointingly short on Thursday night in Madrid, failing to match the away goal Atletico scored in North London and ending up on the end of a 1-0 defeat.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides first goal with Granit Xhaka of Arsenal and Alex Iwobi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on April 29, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan and Ospina to start: Predicted XI v Atletico Madrid

Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in Spain on Thursday, in arguably the biggest game of the season for Arsene Wenger's side.
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Mkhitaryan, Maitland-Niles and Mavropanos impress despite defeat: Player ratings v Manchester United

Arsenal lost 2-1 to Manchester United on Sunday, but the very young and inexperienced team can mostly hold their heads high after a fighting performance.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 11: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal celebrates scoring the 3rd Arsenal goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at Emirates Stadium on March 11, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mkhitaryan to return: Predicted XI v Manchester United

Arsenal face Manchester United this weekend at Old Trafford, as Arsene Wenger makes his final trip to his old rivals as manager of his current club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Stoke City at Emirates Stadium on April 1, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Lacazette and Ramsey star but others continue to struggle: Player ratings v West Ham

Arsenal kept their impressive win going with a 4-1 win in what we discovered on Friday would be Arsene Wenger's final London derby, against West Ham.

Özil and Ramsey to return: Predicted XI v West Ham United

Arsenal face West Ham United at home on Sunday, as the world reels from the news that it will be Arsene Wenger's penultimate Premier League match in North London.
Arsenal's British striker Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg football match between CSKA Moscow and Arsenal at VEB Arena stadium in Moscow on April 12, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Alexander NEMENOV

Does this photo encapsulate the positives from Arsenal’s season?

This season, when it finishes – whether that be with a Europa League trophy or not – will be remembered as a turning point.

The same mistakes once again: Player ratings v Newcastle United

Arsenal slipped to yet another embarrassing away defeat to opposition they should be beating easily on Sunday, as Newcastle ran out 2-1 victors at St. James Park.
Mohamed Elneny. Picture: BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images

Elneny shines, Wilshere flops: Player ratings v CSKA Moscow

Arsenal shook off a comeback scare to progress to the Europa League semi-finals with a 2-2 draw against CSKA Moscow on Thursday night.

Iwobi dropped: Arsenal predicted 4-2-3-1 v CSKA Moscow

Arsenal face CSKA Moscow on Thursday night at the VEB Arena in Russia, with a three-goal lead and a place in the Europa League semi-final on the line.