Tag: Dries Mertens

Besiktas' Swiss midfielder Gokhan Inler speaks during a press conference at the San Paolo Stadium in Naples on October 18 2016, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League football match SSC Napoli vs Besiktas JK. / AFP / CARLO HERMANN (Photo credit should read CARLO HERMANN/AFP via Getty Images)

How Gökhan Inler made his mark in football

Explore the fascinating journey of football star Gökhan Inler, from his beginnings in Switzerland to making his mark in Turkey and England.
UDINE, ITALY - DECEMBER 07: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli greets his fans after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 7, 2019, in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Ageing Napoli striker appeals to Arsenal

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Dries Mertens this summer as Napoli look to remove his wage bill from their books.
UDINE, ITALY - DECEMBER 07: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli greets his fans after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 7, 2019, in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Mertens to sign Napoli extension despite Arsenal links

Dries Mertens will sign a contract extension with Napoli despite links with a summer move to Arsenal, according to reports.
Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud gestures during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2019.

Chelsea extend Giroud contract and look to sign Mertens

Chelsea are extending the contract of Olivier Giroud and trying to sign Dries Mertens, according to reports, despite insubstantial links to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
UDINE, ITALY - DECEMBER 07: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli greets his fans after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 7, 2019, in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal interest in Mertens free transfer as Napoli talks stall

Arsenal are following Dries Mertens in the hope of a free transfer this summer, as contract talks stall with his current club Napoli.
UDINE, ITALY - DECEMBER 07: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli greets his fans after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 7, 2019, in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal rejected Mertens and decided against Elabdellaoui

Arsenal turned down a couple of potential signings in the January transfer window, rejecting Dries Mertens and deciding against signing Omar Elabdellaoui.
UDINE, ITALY - DECEMBER 07: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli greets his fans after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 7, 2019, in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Napoli reopen contract talks with Arsenal-linked Mertens

Napoli are reopening talks with Dries Mertens over a contract extension, according to reports, despite links to Arsenal this month.
UDINE, ITALY - DECEMBER 07: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli greets his fans after the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Friuli on December 7, 2019, in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Arsenal looking at Dries Mertens on free transfer

Arsenal are looking at Dries Mertens on a free transfer this summer, according to Di Marzio journalist Francesco Porzio.
NAPLES, ITALY - DECEMBER 10: Dries Mertens of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League group E match between SSC Napoli and KRC Genk at Stadio San Paolo on December 10, 2019, in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Arsenal following Mertens: Out of contract next summer

Arsenal are following Dries Mertens of Napoli, whose contract expires this summer, according to reports in Italy.
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Dries Mertens: We’ve grown so much since we last faced Arsenal – we have...

Dries Mertens expects a tough tie against Arsenal in the Europa League quarter-final, but he thinks his team have to be confident going into the game.
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Arsenal and Manchester United reportedly want Dries Mertens

Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in activating Dries Mertens' €28m release clause, encouraging Napoli to offer him a new deal to remove the option.
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Arsenal may need £29m to buy Dries Mertens

Arsenal may be able to buy Napoli forward Dries Mertens for £29m, according to latest reports from Italy.
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Wenger eyeing Mertens as Alexis’ replacement

Arsène Wenger is reportedly looking at Napoli forward Dries Mertens as a replacement for Alexis Sanchez, should the Chilean leave in January.
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Mertens available in January for £27m if Arsenal want to try again

Arsenal reportedly made an approach for Dries Mertens in the summer and the forward could be available for £27m in January if they want to try again.

The Mirror name five Alexis Sanchez replacements for Arsenal

The Mirror have suggested five players Arsenal could sign this summer should they lose Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez.