Tag: Borussia Dortmund

ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at Hemberg-Stadion prior to the Italy training session on June 26, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Arsenal €45m signing to be official ‘in a few hours’ – Report

Arsenal have secured the signing of Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori for €45 million + €5m in bonuses. The Italian international is expected to sign a five-year deal with the Gunners.
BERLIN, GERMANY: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Olympiastadion on June 29, 2024. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

How much will Calafiori earn at Arsenal and what shirt number will he get?

Arsenal are set to sign Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for €45 million. Explore the transfer details, his potential salary, shirt number options, and the financial implications for the involved clubs.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at Hemberg-Stadion prior to the Italy training session on June 26, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Calafiori left out of Bologna pre-season squad ahead of Arsenal move

Riccardo Calafiori's absence from Bologna's pre-season training camp fuels speculation about his imminent transfer to Arsenal.
ISERLOHN, GERMANY - JUNE 26: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy arrives at Hemberg-Stadion prior to the Italy training session on June 26, 2024 in Iserlohn, Germany. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for FIGC)

Calafiori rejects Juventus, Tottenham & others to join Arsenal

Arsenal secure the signing of Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, beating out top European clubs and sparking a financial dispute between former clubs.
Ayden Heaven trains with the Arsenal first team (Photo via Heaven on Instagram)

Arsenal 17yo attracts interest from Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal youngster Ayden Heaven is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund, as he's still yet to sign professional terms with the Gunners.
Chido Obi-Martin shoots for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal make improved contract offer to star talent and set deadline

Arsenal have made an improved offer to academy striker Chido Martin Obi, with a reported deadline for a decision early next week.
STUTTGART, GERMANY: Serhou Guirassy of VfB Stuttgart reacts during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at MHPArena on March 31, 2024. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

Arsenal miss out as Borussia Dortmund agree signing of centre-forward

Borussia Dortmund are set to complete the signing of centre-forward Serhou Guirassy from VfB Stuttgart, with Arsenal fading from the race.
STUTTGART, GERMANY: Serhou Guirassy of VfB Stuttgart challenges Jeff Chabot of 1.FC Köln during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Köln at MHPArena on February 24, 2024. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images)

Arsenal target available for £17m clause as Gunners rival Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund are worried about Arsenal in the race for Serhou Guirassy, but the striker would cost more for the Gunners.
STUTTGART, GERMANY: Serhou Guirassy of Stuttgart looks on during the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and FC Bayern München at MHPArena on May 04, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

30-goal Arsenal target decides to leave and rejects Chelsea

Serhou Guirassy has decided to leave VfB Stuttgart and Chelsea are out of the race, but Borussia Dortmund are favourites ahead of Arsenal.

Arsenal to play 2-day Emirates Cup this summer

Arsenal are set to play a two-game Emirates Cup this pre-season for the first time since 2017, according to a report.
01/10/2024 Istanbul, Turkey. Ferdi Kadioglu of Fenerbahce seen in action during the match. Fenerbahce and Konyaspor faced each other in the Trendyol Super Lig (Turkish Super League), the match took place at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium (Photo by YAGIZ GURTUG/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal make €20m offer for Fenerbahce 24yo

Arsenal are one of two clubs to make an offer for Fenerbahce's Ferdi Kadioglu, according to reports in Turkey, but neither bid has been accepted.
A general view outside the stadium prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal’s ‘EV’ soars – what does that mean?

Arsenal's enterprise value skyrockets, fuelled by strategic player acquisitions and Champions League return. Explore the club's financial success.
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 25: Granit Xhaka of Bayer 04 Leverkusen lifts the DFB-Pokal Trophy after his team's victory in the DFB Cup 2023/24 final match between 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Olympiastadion on May 25, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal captain 25-yard stunner wins cup final

Former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka scores winning goal as 10-man Bayer Leverkusen secure German Cup victory and domestic double.
01/10/2024 Istanbul, Turkey. Ferdi Kadioglu of Fenerbahce seen in action during the match. Fenerbahce and Konyaspor faced each other in the Trendyol Super Lig (Turkish Super League), the match took place at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium (Photo by YAGIZ GURTUG/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal €20m offer rejected

Arsenal are reportedly in advanced talks with Fenerbahçe for left-back Ferdi Kadıoğlu, with an improved offer of €25 million expected.
01/10/2024 Istanbul, Turkey. Ferdi Kadioglu of Fenerbahce seen in action during the match. Fenerbahce and Konyaspor faced each other in the Trendyol Super Lig (Turkish Super League), the match took place at Fenerbahce Sukru Saracoglu Stadium (Photo by YAGIZ GURTUG/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal hold talks with Ferdi Kadıoğlu, player keen to join

Arsenal is in advanced talks to sign Fenerbahçe left-back Ferdi Kadıoğlu, with an official expected to travel to Turkey for negotiations. The Gunners face competition from Borussia Dortmund.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY: Semih Kilicsoy of Besiktas looks on during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Besiktas at Ulker Stadium on April 27, 2024. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Arsenal scout £21.5m+ teenager for potential summer move

Arsenal are among the clubs keeping tabs on Turkish teenager Semih Kilicsoy ahead of a potential summer move, according to a report.
Chido Obi-Martin (2nd R) with the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal risk losing 16-goals-in-5-games prodigy due to English rules

Arsenal face a tough challenge in retaining Chido Obi-Martin, a 16-year-old Danish-English prodigy, amidst interest from top European clubs like Ajax and Dortmund.
Juventus' Turkish forward Kenan Yildiz warms up before the Italian Serie A football match between Juventus and Sassuolo on January 16, 2024 at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Juventus fight to keep Yildiz from Arsenal’s grasp

Juventus aim to keep rising star Kenan Yildiz away from Arsenal with a new contract and increased status at the club.

Arsenal’s Brazilian connection key in Bidon pursuit

Arsenal linked to Brazilian wonderkid Breno Bidon. Edu Gaspar's Corinthians connections could be key in the transfer race.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 05: Semih Klçsoy of Besiktas celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Turkish Super League match between Besiktas and Kasimpasa at Vodafone Stadium on January 5, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad by Mora/Getty Images)

Tottenham’s Semih Kılıçsoy pursuit complicated by Arsenal interest

Arsenal and Manchester City muscle in on Tottenham's pursuit of Besiktas' rising star Semih Kılıçsoy, setting the stage for a potential transfer battle.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 30: Mikayil Faye of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and UD Las Palmas at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on March 30, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal eye untested €30m Barcelona talent

Arsenal set their sights on Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Mikayil Faye. But will they pay the €30 million asking price for an uncapped player?
Ajax' German director of football affairs Sven Mislintat attends a press presentation for Ajax' new head coach in the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on June 14, 2023. (Photo by PHIL NIJHUIS/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Sven Mislintat set for a sensational return to former club

Borussia Dortmund are set to welcome back a familiar face. Former scout Sven Mislintat close to a return with a contract to be signed 'soon'
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS: Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund in action during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 round of 16 first leg match between PSV Eindhoven and Borussia Dortmund at Philips Stadion on February 20, 2024. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Liverpool interested in former Gunner after he admits he’d return

Multiple German sources report that Arsenal are interested in bringing Donyell Malen back to the club, though they aren't the only Premier League side in the mix.
Chido Obi-Martin celebrates a goal for the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal young striking sensation scores 4 again

Arsenal U18s crush Fulham 5-2 with a phenomenal performance by 16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin, who scored four goals. Can he lead the team to promotion and secure a pro contract?
Guinea-Bissau's forward #3 Franculino Dju cools off ahead of during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2024 group A football match between Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan, on January 18, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal scout 12-goal, 5-assist 19yo striker also watched by Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal join transfer race for FC Midtjylland's young striker Franculino. Will the Gunners win the race against Ajax, PSV & Dortmund?
DORTMUND, GERMANY: Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG Hoffenheim at Signal Iduna Park on February 25, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

25yo 13-goal winger would like Arsenal return

Donyell Malen has admitted his dream is to play in the Premier League, and he would welcome a return to his 'favourite club' Arsenal.
HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 02: Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens of Dortmund battles for the ball with Omar Haktab Traore of Heidenheim (L) during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and Borussia Dortmund at Voith-Arena on February 02, 2024 in Heidenheim, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Why Arsenal are targeting a €30m Borussia Dortmund deal

Arsenal are eyeing a €30m move for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Discover why the 19-year-old winger is worth the investment.
Dortmund's Dutch forward #21 Donyell Malen celebrates scoring the 1-1 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between BVB Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in Dortmund, western Germany, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER / AFP)

Could Malen return to Arsenal? Gunners also scout AC Milan wonderkid

Arsenal could see Donyell Malen return while also pursuing AC Milan's 15-year-old rising star. Get the latest on these potential transfers.
Marseille's French forward #10 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first-leg football match between Olympique de Marseille and Villareal CF at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, souteastern France, on March 7, 2024. (Photo by CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Arsenal captain makes Europa League history

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang becomes the Europa League's all-time top scorer. Relive his prolific time at Arsenal and his journey to this historic moment.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on January 30, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal join Aston Villa in race for 8 goals in 7 striking wonderkid

Arsenal join Aston Villa in pursuit of Turkish wonderkid Semih Kılıçsoy! The 18-year-old striker is on fire, scoring 8 goals in 7 games
Amario Cozier-Duberry via Arsenal

Arsenal 18yo attracts interest from 5 clubs amid free transfer risk

Arsenal youth winger Amario Cozier-Duberry is attracting interest from a number of top clubs amid his ongoing contract negotiations, according to reports.
Chido Obi-Martin (2nd R) with the Arsenal u18s (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Borussia Dortmund scout Arsenal 16yo with complex contract situation

Borussia Dortmund have scouted Arsenal's Chido Obi-Martin on multiple occasions, but the striker isn't set for an imminent departure.
Bayern Munich's Dutch defender #04 Matthijs de Ligt celebrates after scoring the 3-0 goal during the German first division Bundesliga football match between 1. FC Bayern Munich and VfL Bochum in Munich, southern Germany, on September 23, 2023. (Photo by CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Report claims Arsenal make 24yo Bayern Munich defender a ‘priority

Arsenal targets Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt as their primary summer transfer to strengthen defence, with alternatives like Schlotterbeck and Hato on the radar.
Newcastle United's Swedish striker #14 Alexander Isak reacts after they concede their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Manchester City at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on January 13, 2024. Man City won the game 3-2. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Howe reaffirms Isak’s key role at Newcastle amidst Arsenal rumours

Eddie Howe dismisses rumours of Alexander Isak leaving Newcastle amid Arsenal's reported interest, highlighting the striker's importance to the team.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on August 12, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal want unlikely Newcastle striker move

Arsenal sets its sights on an unexpected transfer target, Newcastle United's Alexander Isak
LUTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal to make it 4-3 during the Premier League match between Luton Town and Arsenal FC at Kenilworth Road on December 05, 2023 in Luton, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s top 25 most expensive transfers

Arsenal Football Club's history of transfers reveals a strategy of high-value investments, showcasing their ambition to excel at the highest level of football.
Bayern Munich's Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt attends a press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions league Group A first leg football match between Galatasaray Istanbul and Bayern Munich, in Istanbul on October 23, 2023. (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal eyes Bayern Munich star

Arsenal show interest in Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt as a long-term transfer target
Marseille's Panamanian defender #62 Michael Murillo (L) is congratulated by Marseille's French-Gabonese forward #10 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match Olympique de Marseille (OM) vs Clermont Foot 63 at the Velodrome stadium on December 17, 2023. (Photo by CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP via Getty Images)

€700kpw salary for former Arsenal captain questioned

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's substantial salary at Olympique Marseille raises questions, as he strives to justify his worth with a promising performance.
Ajax's Jorrel Hato (C) celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the Dutch Eredivisie football match between Ajax Amsterdam and Vitesse Arhem at the Johan-Cruijff ArenA on November 25, 2023 in Amsterdam. (Photo by OLAF KRAAK/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal convinced €22m Ajax prodigy Jorrel Hato is the real deal

Arsenal express interest in Ajax's young captain Jorrel Hato, with other top clubs in pursuit
COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal fan favourite explains turning down Manchester City

Former Arsenal player Lukas Podolski discusses his career choices, including turning down Manchester City and lucrative offers from China, while expressing his deep connection to 1. FC Köln.