Tag: Bayer Leverkusen

Declan Rice Arsenal transfers - LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Declan Rice attends the Women's Football Awards 2023 at Nobu Hotel on May 25, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)

Arsenal agree payment structure for Declan Rice

Arsenal finalise the record-breaking £105m signing of Declan Rice from West Ham, ushering in a new era for the Gunners.
Arsenal news and gossip - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal agree £21.5m deal to sell midfielder

Granit Xhaka's transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is set to cost more than previously expected, with Arsenal agreeing to a £21.5m deal.
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Kai Havertz in Arsenal kit photo leaked

Reports have emerged that Kai Havertz, the Chelsea forward, has completed the initial part of his medical tests with Arsenal while a photo of him in his new kit has been leaked.
FLORENCE, ITALY - JUNE 06: Jorginho of Italy looks on during an Italy Training Session at Forte Village Resort on June 06, 2023 in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Midfielder determined to fight for place at Arsenal amid exit talk

Jorginho, the Italy international, is determined to stay at Arsenal, ignoring interests from Lazio, five months after his move from Chelsea.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 20: Kai Havertz of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on April 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Kai Havertz to Arsenal: medical, fee, and wages

Unpacking the major Arsenal transfer news as Chelsea star Kai Havertz is set to join the Gunners in a £65 million deal, details enclosed.
Leverkusen's French forward Moussa Diaby (L) and Leverkusen's Dutch defender Mitchel Bakker celebrate after scoring a goal during the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second-leg football match between Union Saint-Gilloise and Bayer Leverkusen at the Anderlecht Stadium in Brussels, on April 20, 2023. (Photo by LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal overtake Newcastle United in race for £43m winger

Arsenal have overtaken Newcastle United in the race to sign Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports in France.
Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal with the Heads Up logo on his shirt during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on February 16, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal to sell Nicolas Pepe or terminate contract

Nicolas Pepe could soon depart from Arsenal as the club seeks buyers for the £72m signing who failed to make a substantial impact at the Emirates.
Arsenal news and gossip - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal 30yo no closer to exit despite saying his goodbyes

Granit Xhaka's move to Bayer Leverkusen is no closer to completion, despite the midfielder saying his goodbyes at Arsenal's end-of-season dinner.
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - APRIL 20: Moussa Diaby of Leverkusen in action during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal second leg match between Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Stade Joseph Marien on April 20, 2023 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Manchester United in lead for £65m Arsenal attacking target

Manchester United appear to have joined the race to sign Moussa Diaby this summer, with Arsenal's pursuit seemingly fading.
Chelsea's English caretaker manager Frank Lampard (R) speaks with Chelsea's German midfielder Kai Havertz (L) during warm-up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on April 8, 2023. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘really want’ £70m Chelsea forward

Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Kai Havertz's situation, though Chelsea's asking price is currently putting off potential bidders.
Arsenal news and gossip - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates his second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Xhaka move on hold after twist in Bayern Munich reports

Reports of Bayern Munich interest in Granit Xhaka have been played down, but a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is currently on hold.
TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka and Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) celebrates their team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Bayern Munich make offer for Granit Xhaka

Bayern Munich have made a concrete offer to Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, leaving the Gunner facing a big decision regarding his future. 
Arsenal news and gossip - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Xhaka’s Bayer Leverkusen exit could now be on hold

Arsenal don't want to sanction the departure of Granit Xhaka until they've secured a replacement, according to a report from Germany.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Matheus França of Flamengo celebrates after scoring the sixth goal of his team during a Copa Libertadores round of sixteen second leg match between Flamengo and Deportes Tolima at Maracana Stadium on July 06, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Arsenal bid denied but Gunners monitoring €25-30m teenager

Reports of an Arsenal bid for Matheus Franca have been denied, but the Gunners are monitoring the player, available for €25-30m.
Arsenal news and gossip - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka acknowledges supporters at the end of the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 28, 2023. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Xhaka sets the record straight on Arsenal exit

Addressing the rumours surrounding his potential departure from Arsenal, Granit Xhaka reveals it's not down to his wife's desires.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 19, 2023.(Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Official Arsenal transfer announcement on hold until next week

Granit Xhaka will play his final game for Arsenal on Sunday, before finalising a move to Bayer Leverkusen next week, according to a report.
Arsenal transfers - LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY: Edmond Tapsoba of Leverkusen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln at BayArena on May 05, 2023. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Arsenal scout 3rd Bayer Leverkusen player

Arsenal are scouting yet another Bayer Leverkusen star in Edmond Tapsoba, as Granit Xhaka nears a transfer to the Bundesliga club.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka transfer announcement expected within days

The official announcement of Granit Xhaka's transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is expected within the next few days, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka to confirm future before Wolves game

Granit Xhaka reveals decision on Arsenal future to be made public before Wolves clash, amid speculations of a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 22: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 22, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Arteta speaks about Xhaka after ‘deal agreed’ reports

Mikel Arteta stayed tight-lipped on Granit Xhaka's future in a recent press conference, but reports suggest the midfielder's departure is imminent.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka transfer to be finalised by early June

Granit Xhaka's move to Bayer Leverkusen is being billed in Switzerland as the 'transfer of the summer', as Xabi Alonso's looks to reshape the Werkself's midfield.
Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka celebrates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 19, 2023.(Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal player’s summer exit now near ‘certainty’

There are no doubts about Granit Xhaka's move to Bayer Leverkusen this summer, according to reports from Germany.
TOPSHOT - Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka and Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard (R) celebrates their team's second goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 7, 2023. (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Granit Xhaka agrees Arsenal exit

Granit Xhaka is reportedly set to join Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the season, marking the end of his Arsenal journey.
Arsenal transfers -LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY: Amine Adli of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FC Köln at BayArena on May 05, 2023. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Newcastle compete for 2nd Bundesliga winger transfer

Moussa Diaby isn't the only Bayer Leverkusen winger drawing interest from Arsenal and Newcastle United this summer, according to a report.
Leverkusen's Burkinabe defender Edmond Tapsoba and Union Berlin's Hungarian midfielder Andras Schaefer both jump to head the ball during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Union Berlin and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Berlin on April 29, 2023. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO ALTERNATIVE CROP (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Leverkusen stars for Arsenal with Xhaka going the other way

Arteta's Arsenal reportedly targets Leverkusen stars Tapsoba and Diaby, while Granit Xhaka's future at the club looks uncertain.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Xhaka’s wife reportedly eager for German return, Leverkusen director speaks

Granit Xhaka's wife is reportedly keen to return to Germany, but Bayer Leverkusen's sporting director is staying tight-lipped on links with the Arsenal man.
Leverkusen's French forward Moussa Diaby looks on during the German first division Bundesliga football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen v RB Leipzig in Leverkusen, western Germany on April 17, 2022. (Photo by UWE KRAFT/AFP via Getty Images)

Newcastle United prepare offer for Arsenal transfer target

Newcastle United are preparing an offer for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, reportedly one of Arsenal's key summer targets.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on May 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Fan reaction mixed as Arsenal ready to sell Granit Xhaka

Arsenal consider selling Xhaka to Leverkusen, fans react; pursuit of Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo intensifies.
BOCHUM, GERMANY: Moussa Diaby of Leverkusen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on April 10, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal, Newcastle register interest in 14-goal Bundesliga winger

Arsenal have registered their interest in a summer move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to a report.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Moussa Diaby of Bayer 04 Leverkusen reacts during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on October 26, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

14-goal winger emerges as key Arsenal summer target

Moussa Diaby of Bayer Leverkusen is emerging as a key target for Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side this summer, according to a report.
Leverkusen's French forward Moussa Diaby looks on during the German first division Bundesliga football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen v RB Leipzig in Leverkusen, western Germany on April 17, 2022. (Photo by UWE KRAFT/AFP via Getty Images)

Newcastle ready to pay record fee for Arsenal target

Newcastle United are ready to pay a club-record fee to sign Moussa Diaby this summer, after the winger's recent links to Arsenal.
BOCHUM, GERMANY: Moussa Diaby of Leverkusen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on April 10, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal in contact with €75m winger’s agent

Arsenal still have an interest in Moussa Diaby, and they're in contact with the player's representatives, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 28: Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea shoots and misses whilst under pressure from David De Gea of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images )

Arsenal track Chelsea winger for summer move

Callum Hudson-Odoi is unlikely to stay at Bayer Leverkusen or Chelsea this summer, with Arsenal reportedly tracking his progress.
Leverkusen's French forward Moussa Diaby celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match Bayer 04 Leverkusen v VfB Stuttgart in Leverkusen on February 12, 2022. (Photo by UWE KRAFT/AFP via Getty Images)

Newcastle United join Arsenal in race for €70m+ winger

Newcastle United have joined Arsenal in making a fresh enquiry for Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby, according to a report.
MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Moussa Diaby of Bayer 04 Leverkusen reacts during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Atletico Madrid and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Civitas Metropolitano Stadium on October 26, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Arsenal identify 8-goal winger as Mudryk alternative

Moussa Diaby is a transfer option for Arsenal in January, but the winger is likely to cost a similar amount to Mykhaylo Mudryk.
AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 20: Piero Hincapie of Ecuador applauds fans after his side's 2-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Qatar and Ecuador at Al Bayt Stadium on November 20, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Arsenal among 3 London clubs chasing World Cup 20yo

Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are all interested in Piero Hincapie of Bayer Leverkusen and Ecuador, 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.
BOCHUM, GERMANY: Moussa Diaby of Leverkusen runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on April 10, 2022. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal ready alternative signing if Neto deal falls through

Pedro Neto isn't Arsenal's only option for a summer signing on the wing, with the likes of Moussa Diaby also on the club's shortlist.
Berlin's Marcus Ingvartsen and Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba compete for the ball on 15/05/2021 at BayArena in Leverkusen. Copyright: Christopher Neundorf / Kirchner-Media

Arsenal prioritise move for €40-50m defender

Arsenal are planning a move for Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen this summer, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal points during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on May 08, 2022. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Journalist denies reports of Arsenal talks over 29yo’s exit

Arsenal are not in talks with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Granit Xhaka, but Xhaka staying in North London won't affect the pursuit of Youri Tielemans.