Tag: Atletico Madrid

Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe takes a free-kick to scores his team's second goal during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Vitoria Guimaraes at the Emirates stadium in London on October 24, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP / Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid scout admits regret over missing out on Nicolas Pepe

Atletico Madrid scout Eric Olhats wishes the club had managed to close a deal for Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe before he joined the Gunners this summer.

Talented Brazilian midfelder’s dad visits Arsenal as possible European option

Arsenal are one of the clubs Reinier Jesus' father has visited to see their facilities ahead of a potential transfer to Europe, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: A poppy is seen on the shirt of Lucas Torreira of Arsenal ahead of Remembrance Day during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arsenal told AC Milan their position on Torreira was ‘unshakeable’

Lucas Torreira's agent, Pablo Bentancur, has explained that AC Milan, as we know, tried to land his client in the summer but that Raul Sanllehi told the Italians their not-for-sale position was unshakable.
Antoine Griezmann

David Ornstein: Arsenal would’ve signed Antoine Griezmann in 2017 if they’d qualified for the...

David Ornstein has revealed he was told Arsenal would have signed Antoine Griezmann in 2017 if they'd qualified for the Champions League.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid to test Arsenal’s desperation for cash

Atletico Madrid want to sign Alexandre Lacazette to replace Antoine Griezmann, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 19: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on January 19, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid want Lacazette as Griezmann replacement

Atletico Madrid want to sign Alexandre Lacazette to replace Antoine Griezmann, according to reports.
Granit Xhaka trains alone ahead of Arsenal's game against Everton (photo via Arsenal.com)

Atletico Madrid target Granit Xhaka to replace Rodri

Granit Xhaka has become the latest transfer target of Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain, though the possible £112.9m signing of Joao Felix could make things difficult.
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 02: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid warms up prior to the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Girona FC at Wanda Metropolitano on April 02, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Thomas Partey responds after Unai Emery spotted scouting him

Thomas Partey is happy at Atletico Madrid and seems to have no real desire to leave despite Unai Emery watching him in Atletico Madrid's final game of the season.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 03: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid reacts during the Group A match of the UEFA Champions League between Club Atletico de Madrid and Club Brugge at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on October 3, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Unai Emery spotted at Atletico Madrid match amid Thomas Partey rumours

Unai Emery was spotted attending Atletico Madrid's final game of the season against Levante this weekend, amid rumours of Arsenal interest in Thomas Partey.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrates victory after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid target Alexandre Lacazette to replace Antoine Griezmann

Atletico Madrid are targeting Alexandre Lacazette to replace Antoine Griezmann this summer, according to reports in Spain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal applauds fans as he is substituted during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg match between Arsenal and Stade Rennais at Emirates Stadium on March 14, 2019, in London, England. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images)

Barcelona want Alexandre Lacazette if they can’t sign Antoine Griezmann

Barcelona want to sign Alexandre Lacazette if they can't get their hands on Antoine Griezmann this summer, but Arsenal don't want to sell, according to reports.

Path clear for Arsenal if they want Nicolas Tagliafico

Nicolas Tagliafico looks like he could be set to join the Premier League as Atletico Madrid turn their attention to prime target Alex Telles, another player that was once linked with Arsenal.

Aletico Marid turn to Alex Telles leaving Nicolas Tagliafico path clear for Arsenal

Nicolas Tagliafico looks like he could be set to join the Premier League as Atletico Madrid turn their attention to prime target Alex Telles, another player that was once linked with Arsenal.
MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 20: Juan Francisco Torres alias Juanfran of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their third goal during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Club Atletico de Madrid and CD Guijuelo at Vicente Calderon stadium on December 20, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Arsenal make Atletico Madrid star offer

Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran is set to extend his contract with the club by an additional year, after turning down an offer from Arsenal.
SINGAPORE - JULY 29: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid gives a pitch side interview during training ahead of the International Champions Cup match between Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid at Bishan Stadium on July 29, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images for ICC)

Thomas Partey ‘excited’ by possibility of Premier League move

Thomas Partey is excited about the opportunity to play in the Premier League, with Arsenal and Manchester City interested, according to a source close to the player.
MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 02: Nicolas Tagliafico of Ajax plays the ball during the Group E match of the UEFA Champions League between FC Bayern Muenchen and Ajax at Allianz Arena on October 2, 2018 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Ajax want £15m for Arsenal target Nicolas Tagliafico

Ajax has set a price of £15m on left-back Nicolas Tagliafico amid interest from Arsenal, as well as Tottenham Hotspur and Atletico Madrid.
SINGAPORE - JULY 29: Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid gives a pitch side interview during training ahead of the International Champions Cup match between Paris Saint Germain and Atletico Madrid at Bishan Stadium on July 29, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Getty Images for ICC)

Thomas Partey ‘excited’ by possibility of Premier League move: Arsenal interested

Thomas Partey is excited about the opportunity to play in the Premier League, with Arsenal and Manchester City interested, according to a source close to the player.
MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 20: Juan Francisco Torres alias Juanfran of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring their third goal during the Copa del Rey Round of 16 match between Club Atletico de Madrid and CD Guijuelo at Vicente Calderon stadium on December 20, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Juanfran set to sign new Atletico Madrid deal after offer from Arsenal

Atletico Madrid right-back Juanfran is set to extend his contract with the club by an additional year, after turning down an offer from Arsenal.
Monaco's Portuguese forward Gelson Martins celebrates after scoring during the French L1 football match Monaco vs Lyon on February 24, 2019 at the 'Louis II Stadium' in Monaco. (Photo by VALERY HACHE / AFP / Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘offered chance to sign’ Gelson Martins as winger reignites his season in France

Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid winger Gelson Martins, currently on loan with AS Monaco, a year after they reportedly failed to sign him the first time.
Roma sporting director Monchi smiles during a press conference at the Wanda Metropolitan stadium in Madrid on November 21, 2017 on the eve of the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Club Atletico de Madrid and AS Roma. / AFP PHOTO / JAVIER SORIANO

Arsenal offer Monchi three-year deal: ‘Confident’ he’ll join

Arsenal have offered former AS Roma sporting director Monchi a three-year deal to join the club 'as soon as possible', according to reports in the English media.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Gelson Martins of Club Atletico de Madrid turns from Alex Gallar of SD Huesca a during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Huesca at Wanda Metropolitano on September 25, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Portuguese media: Arsenal and Monaco make offers to sign Gelson Martins on loan

Arsenal and AS Monaco have already made offers to Atletico Madrid to sign Gelson Martins on loan, and 'everything points' to a January departure, according to reports in Portugal.
MADRID, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 25: Gelson Martins of Club Atletico de Madrid turns from Alex Gallar of SD Huesca a during the La Liga match between Club Atletico de Madrid and SD Huesca at Wanda Metropolitano on September 25, 2018 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Matteo Moretto: Gelson Martins close to Arsenal, Newcastle and Monaco

Gelson Martins is choosing between a move to Newcastle, Arsenal or AS Monaco, according to Di Marzio journalist Matteo Moretto.

Arsenal ‘keeping an eye’ on 25-year-old Ghana star wanted by PSG

Arsenal are reportedly monitoring Ghana’s Thomas Partey according to reports from the country.
Brazil v Mexico: Round of 16 - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Report: Arsenal interested in Atletico’s Filipe Luis

Arsenal are planning a January move for Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis, according to reports, with the Brazilian out of contract at the end of the season.
Arsenal v Paris Saint Germain - International Champions Cup 2018

Local media: Arsenal ‘bigger draw’ in Singapore than Atletico Madrid or PSG

Arsenal are a bigger draw for supporters in Singapore than Atletico Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain, and generated a lot of good will in the country, according to reports in local media.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 158: Reasons to be cheerful (and some not to be…)

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew talks to himself (and you) about Atletico again, pulverising PSG, marauding midfielders, and wishing for wingers.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JULY 15: Olivier Giroud of France and Steve Mandanda of France celebrate their World Cup victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final on March 15, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Matthias Hangst / Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid meet with Chelsea about Olivier Giroud

Atletico Madrid are reportedly interested in bringing Olivier Giroud to Spain just six months after he left Arsenal.
Freiburg´s Turkish defender Caglar Soyuncu reacts after the German first division Bundesliga football match of Borussia Dortmund vs SC Freiburg in Dortmund, western Germany, on September 23, 2016. / AFP / PATRIK STOLLARZ

Atletico Madrid enter race for Soyuncu

Atletico Madrid have entered the race to sign Caglar Soyuncu, hoping to steal him away from heavily-linked Arsenal, according to reports in Italy.
Gelson Martins

Spanish media: Martins elects to join Atletico over Arsenal

Gelson Martins has decided to join Atletico Madrid instead of Arsenal, with a deal to move to Spain all but confirmed, according to reports in the country.

German media: Leno turned down Napoli and Atletico Madrid to join Arsenal

Bernd Leno turned down Napoli and Atletico Madrid to join Arsenal, according to reports in Germany, with the club expected to announce his signature imminently.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Report: Atletico ‘expect’ to lose Oblak to Arsenal or Liverpool

Atletico Madrid 'expect' to lose Jan Oblak to Arsenal or Liverpool in the summer window, and are already planning for his exit, according to reports.
Freiburg´s Turkish defender Caglar Soyuncu reacts after the German first division Bundesliga football match of Borussia Dortmund vs SC Freiburg in Dortmund, western Germany, on September 23, 2016. / AFP / PATRIK STOLLARZ

Arsenal officials jet to Turkey, Soyuncu confirms interest but delivers concerning update

Arsenal officials have reportedly flown to Turkey to keep an eye on Freiburg defender, Caglar Soyuncu, as the club look to go into the new season with a completely new centreback pairing however the player might now want a move to Atletico Madrid, saying he'd 'love to play for them'.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 146: Merci Arsene, danke Per, and another glass of wine for Anita

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Sylvain and Anita mull over losing in Madrid, rejoice in bulldozing Burnley, and say...

‘Killer Costa’ will be inspired by Arsenal clash after returning from injury

Diego Costa is back from injury and up to his usual tricks, as he looks to knock Arsenal out of the Europa League on Thursday night.

Lauren: Simeone wouldn’t fit in with Arsenal

Former Arsenal full-back Lauren thinks Diego Simeone wouldn't suit Arsenal, despite some supporters calling for the manager to replace Arsene Wenger.
Konstantinos Mavropanos and Alexis Sanchez during Arsenal's clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford in the 2017/18 season

Love Arsenal? Check out this pod talking Arsenal’s rebuild, Atletico, Manchester United, Wilshere &...

If you don't already know, Daily Cannon's podcast host, Matthew Wade, was handpicked from the Arsenal blogger and podcast world to talk all things Arsenal every week on LOVE SPORT radio. 
Atletico fans wave flags before the Spanish league footbal match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Levante UD at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid on April 15, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS

Atletico Madrid plan secret ‘surprise’ for fans against Arsenal

According to Spanish publication, AS, Atletico Madrid are planning a surprise for the fans at tonight’s match.

Arsenal ditch unlucky kit for Atletico game

Arsenal are leaving nothing to chance when they travel to Madrid, ditching their awful blue away kit for a little black number.
Jan Oblak during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Club Atletico de Madrid at Allianz Arena on December 6, 2016 in Munich, Bavaria.

Massive blow for Arsenal ahead of Atletico match

Arsenal fans across the world will be shattered to know that Jan Oblak has recovered from the calf injury that kept him out of action at the weekend and will be fit to start against the Gunners on Thursday night.
Antoine Griezmann

Arsenal match against Atletico declared ‘high risk’ by State Commission

The State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance declared the clash between Arsenal and Atletico this Thursday as 'high-risk', according to reports in Spain.