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)

Arsenal target now set for u-turn contract extension with current club

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 former Gunners contract and look to hijack Arsenal transfer target

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 interested in Serie A free transfer after his contract extension negotiations 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 turned down 2 players late in the January window

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 open contract talks with Arsenal free transfer target

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)

Di Marzio staff confirm Arsenal interest in Serie A forward

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 interested in Serie A forward: 13 goal contributions, contract ends in summer

Arsenal are following Dries Mertens of Napoli, whose contract expires this summer, according to reports in Italy.
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Napoli star insists they have to be confident against Arsenal given recent form

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 plan to activate Serie A star's €28m release clause

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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This is how much Arsenal may have to pay to sign Napoli's 28-goal forward

Arsenal may be able to buy Napoli forward Dries Mertens for £29m, according to latest reports from Italy.
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Arsenal Wenger reportedly considering Napoli 30-year-old to replace Alexis Sanchez

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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34-goal forward 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.