Tag: Borussia Dortmund

Italian media: Arsenal ‘back in the race’ for Ismael Bennacer

Arsenal are back in the race for their former player Ismael Bennacer, according to reports in Italy.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - APRIL 13: Dan-Axel Zagadou of Borussia Dortmund looks on from the bench prior to the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Signal Iduna Park on April 13, 2019 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal hoping to take advantage of Borussia Dortmund ‘oversupply’ problem

Arsenal have reportedly placed Borussia Dortmund's Dan-Axel Zagadou on their shortlist despite being aware of the fact they probably can't afford him.
Arsenal's French defender Laurent Koscielny acknowledges the public at the end of the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg football match Napoli vs Arsenal on April 18, 2019 at the San Paolo stadium in Naples. (Photo by Andreas SOLARO / AFP) (Photo credit should read ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)

Report: Arsenal want to get rid of Laurent Koscielny – Dortmund interested

Arsenal want to get rid of Laurent Koscielny this summer, with Borussia Dortmund interested in signing him, according to reports in Germany.
Borussia Dortmund v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga

Arsenal interest causes Mario Gotze to stall on Borussia Dortmund extension

Mario Gotze is stalling on a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund amid interest from Arsenal, according to reports in Germany.
Borussia Dortmund v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga

Arsenal interest causes Mario Gotze to stall on Borussia Dortmund extension

Mario Gotze is stalling on a contract extension with Borussia Dortmund amid interest from Arsenal, according to reports in Germany.
Genk's Leandro Trossard celebrate after scoring during a soccer match between RC Genk and Club Brugge, Sunday 14 April 2019 in Genk, on day 4 (out of 10) of the Play-off 1 of the 'Jupiler Pro League' Belgian soccer championship. BELGA PHOTO JASPER JACOBS

Arsenal-linked Leandro Trossard close to €15m Borussia Monchengladbach transfer after Thorgan Hazard sale

Leandro Trossard is edging closer to a move to Borussia Monchengladbach after their recent influx of cash thanks to the sale of Thorgan Hazard, according to reports in Belgium.

FC Barcelona planning to sell Malcom to the Premier League

FC Barcelona are planning to sell 22-year-old winger Malcom to the Premier League, despite interest from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports in Spain.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Italian media: Borussia Dortmund ‘tried to bring Henrikh Mkhitaryan back’

Borussia Dortmund tried to bring Henrikh Mkhitaryan back to the Signal Iduna Park, but his future is with Arsenal, according to reports in Italy.
WATFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 15: Henrikh Mkhitaryan of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Arsenal FC at Vicarage Road on April 15, 2019 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

UEFA to support Arsenal attempts to obtain Henrikh Mkhitaryan visa for potential Europa League...

UEFA are planning to support Arsenal attempts to obtain a visa for Henrikh Mkhitaryan if the Gunners reach the Europa League final, despite the Armenia star facing a ban from the country.
NUREMBERG, GERMANY - OCTOBER 20: Reiss Nelson of 1899 Hoffenheim runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Nuernberg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Max-Morlock-Stadion on October 20, 2018 in Nuremberg, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Reiss Nelson features in three-goal comeback against Borussia Dortmund

Reiss Nelson featured in a three-goal comeback against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, as Hoffenheim snatched a draw despite being 3-0 down with less than 20 minutes to go.
MOENCHENGLADBACH, GERMANY - JANUARY 26: Matthias Ginter of Moenchengladbach passes the ball during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Moenchengladbach and FC Augsburg at Borussia-Park on January 26, 2019 in Moenchengladbach, Germany. (Photo by Juergen Schwarz/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Spurs scouting Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are scouting Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Matthias Ginter ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports.

Borussia Dortmund ‘believe’ Arsenal will bid for Christian Pulisic

Borussia Dortmund are waiting for a bid for Christian Pulisic from Arsenal, who could move for the 20-year-old partly on the basis of his commercial value in the United States.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 28: Christian Pulisic of Dortmund runs with the ball during the Group A match of the UEFA Champions League between Borussia Dortmund and Club Brugge at Signal Iduna Park on November 28, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Martin Rose/Getty Images)

Liverpool offer Borussia Dortmund £10m more than Arsenal for Christian Pulisic

Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of bringing Borussia Dortmund’s Christian Pulisic to the club in January after they bid £45m for a player...
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Mesut Ozil 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)

Former AC Milan director admits he was desperate to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Former AC Milan sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli has admitted that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his 'only target' last year, but the deal never went through.
Aubameyang and Nacho Monreal

Tottenham turned down Aubameyang in 2012: He’s scored 4 in 5 against them since

Arsenal have their own version of the Harry Kane rejection story in the form of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who Tottenham Hotspur foolishly turned down in 2012.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 21: Defendant Sergej W. (R, seated) is watched by his his lawyer Carl W. Heydenreich (L) as he gets his handcuffs unlocked after arriving at the district court during the trial for the bombing of the Borussia Dortmund bus on December 21, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. 28-year-old Sergej W. is facing charges of attempted murder for allegedly detonating homemade bombs next to the BVB Dortmund team bus as they travelled to their UEFA Champions League match against Monaco in an attempt to trigger a fall in the football club's shares. (Photo by Friedmann Vogel - Pool/Getty Images)

Borussia Dortmund bus attacker jailed for 14 years

The man who attacked Borussia Dortmund’s bus ahead of thier Champions League tie last season has been sentenced to 14 years in jail in Germany.
DORTMUND, GERMANY - JUNE 10: Youssoufa Moukoko of Dortmund celebrates scoring the 2:0 goal during the U17 - B Juniors match between Borussia Dortmund U17 and Bayer Leverkusen U17 on June 10, 2018 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Mika Volkmann/Bongarts/Getty Images)

22 goals, 12 games ‘greatest talent in German football’ hails Aubameyang guidance

14-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko is a name you will be hearing a lot more of in the future and the kid called “probably the greatest talent in German football” by the media hails Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as ‘a big brother’ even though he is now in London.

German media: Sven Mislintat advises Arsenal to sign Julian Weigl

Sven Mislintat has advised Arsenal to make a move for Borussia Dortmund star Julian Weigl, taking advantage of the midfielder's lack of game time this season.
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 02: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Mesut Ozil 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)

Stats show Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now more clinical than ever

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reached new levels with his chance conversion rates this year, continuing his fantastic goalscoring form with a brace on Monday.
Arsenal FC v Manchester City - Premier League

Guendouzi turned down PSG and Dortmund: Only wanted Arsenal

Matteo Guendouzi turned down Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund over the summer, according to reports, with Lorient club president Loic Fery confirming it was the player's choice to join Arsenal.
during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Arsenal at The King Power Stadium on May 9, 2018 in Leicester, England.

Bosz: Dortmund almost sold Aubameyang to China for €78m

Former Borussia Dortmund coach Peter Bosz has revealed that they almost sold Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to a Chinese club last summer, before the striker eventually moved to Arsenal in January.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Official: Arsenal sign Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal have signed Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos in a £16m deal, making him the club's first senior acquisition of the summer window.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Sokratis completes medical ahead of club announcement

Sokratis Papastathopoulos has completed his medical with Arsenal, ahead of the imminent official announcement of his transfer.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Arsenal close to signing of Sokratis: Medical scheduled, fee agreed

Arsenal are close to signing Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund, with a medical scheduled in the coming days, according to reports.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Borussia Dortmund confirm Sokratis will join Arsenal

Michael Zorc told Revier Sport that Sokratis Papastathopoulos will be joining Arsenal but that the deal is not quite complete just yet.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Borussia Dortmund sign replacement for ‘Arsenal-bound’ 30-year-old

Borussia Dortmund’s director of football, Michael Zorc, has confirmed that the club will sign Abdou Diallo to replace Sokratis Papastathopoulos who is heading to Arsenal.

Arsenal-linked Diallo chooses to join Borussia Dortmund

Mainz defender Abdou Diallo has chosen to join Borussia Dortmund this summer, despite interest from Arsenal and Lyon, deciding he'd prefer to stay in the Bundesliga.
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

Sheth: Sokratis deal is done, Soyuncu is next

Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth claims Arsenal have agreed a deal for Sokratis Papastathopoulos, to be announced in July, and Caglar Soyuncu is next.
Borussia Dortmund v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga

Reports: Arsenal ‘open talks’ to sign Mario Gotze

Arsenal have made first contact with Borussia Dortmund over the summer transfer of Mario Gotze, according to reports.
Borussia Dortmund v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga

Reports: Arsenal ‘favourites’ to sign Mario Gotze from Borussia Dortmund

Arsenal are favourites to sign Mario Gotze ahead of a number of their Premier League rivals, according to today's reports.
Borussia Dortmund v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga

Arsenal want yet another Dortmund player: Mario Gotze

Arsenal are well on their way to completing their Borussia Dortmund tribute act, with new interest in Mario Gotze emerging on Thursday morning.
Nice's Ivorian midfielder Jean Michael Seri (L) vies with Lokomotiv's Anton Miranchuk (L) during the UEFA Europa League football match between Nice and Lokomotiv Moscow on February 15, 2018, at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southeastern France. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

German media: Chelsea negotiations for Arsenal-linked Seri at an ‘advanced stage’

Chelsea's negotiations to sign 'Arsenal target' Jean Michael Seri from Nice are at an 'advanced stage', according to reports in Germany.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Sokratis’ father gives details of his son’s Arsenal contract and admits he snubbed Manchester...

Sokratis Papastathopoulos' father, Charalambos, revealed all the details of his son's move to Arsenal on Monday, whilst speaking on Greek radio.
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA - MARCH 15: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Dortmund gestures during the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, 2nd leg match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund at the Red Bull Arena on March 15, 2018 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Bongarts/Getty Images,)

Sokratis set for Arsenal medical this week ahead of £15m transfer

Sokratis Papastathopoulos is set for his Arsenal medical this week, ahead of a £15m transfer from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports in Germany.

Arsenal set to sign Sokratis from Dortmund on a 2-year deal

Arsenal are set to sign Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos, with the German club already searching for a successor, according to reports in the country.

Sokratis ‘about to join Arsenal’ for €20m + our scouting report

Dortmund defender Sokratis is close to joining Arsenal for a fee in the region of €20m, according to German outlet Bild.
Dortmund's head coach Thomas Tuchel gestures prior the German First division Bundesliga football match between Borussia Dortmund and Werder Bremen, in Dortmund, western Germany, on May 20, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / SASCHA SCHUERMANN /

PSG make Tuchel ‘plan B’ but the manager may still turn Arsenal down

Paris Saint-Germain have made Thomas Tuchel their 'plan B' as they look for someone 'more popular than the German', according to reports in France.

Mislintat wants Arsenal to sign Sokratis: Club in contact with his agent

Sokratis from Borussia Dortmund this summer, and the player’s agent has already contacted the club, according to reports.

Sokratis ‘delaying contract talks’ amid Arsenal and Manchester United interest

Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis is delaying signing a new contract at the club, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Juventus all following developments with the defender.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Mislintat spotted in the stands during Schalke v Dortmund

Arsenal Head of Recruitment Sven Mislintat was in the stands for Schalke’s derby match against Borussia Dortmund over the weekend.