Tag: FC Porto

Kelechi Nwakali has been stuck in Nigeria for a month: Can’t return to Porto

Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali has been stuck in Nigeria for a month, unable to return to his loan club in Portugal, ever since he featured for the Nigeria u23s in March.

FC Porto turn down option to sign Kelechi Nwakali on a permanent deal

FC Porto have informed Arsenal that they don't plan to sign Kelechi Nwakali on a permanent deal this summer, according to a report.

Arsenal loanee ‘hopes to get’ more playing time

Arsenal’s Kelechi Nwakali is demanding more playing time with Porto’s B side after only amassing 603 minutes this season.
PORTO, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 28: Hector Herrera of FC Porto in action during the Group D match of the UEFA Champions League between FC Porto and FC Schalke 04 at Estadio do Dragao on November 28, 2018 in Porto, Portugal. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Hector Herrera ‘likes’ Arsenal: Available for free transfer this summer

Hector Herrera continues to be linked with a move to Arsenal, and he reportedly 'likes' the Premier League club as an option, according to reports.

Arsenal weighing up Yacini Brahimi free transfer after holding initial talks

Arsenal are weighing up a free transfer move for FC Porto's Yacine Brahimi, and they've held initial talks with the player's representatives, according to reports.
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Portuguese media: Arsenal interest in Hector Herrera is ‘known’ – available on free transfer

Arsenal's interest in Hector Herrera is 'known', according to the Portuguese media, but the Gunners aren't the only club considering signing the midfielder on a free transfer.
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Arsenal ‘preparing to battle’ for Mexico star available for free in summer

Arsenal are reportedly 'preparing to battle' over the availability of Porto’s Hector Herrera who is out of contract in the summer but not really needed by the club.

Arsenal insert surprising clause in Nigerian’s contract

Arsenal apparently inserted a ‘mandatory purchase’ clause in Kelechi Nwakali’s loan deal with Porto in what seems a surprising bit of news coming out of Portugal.
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Arsenal and Lyon interested in FC Porto’s Hector Herrera

Arsenal are one of two clubs interested in FC Porto defender Hector Herrera, according to reports in Portugal, but face strong competition from Olympique Lyonnais.

Nwakali’s agent: Kelechi is set for his medical with Porto

Kelechi Nwakali's brother and agent, Allwell, has confirmed to the media that the Arsenal midfielder is set for a medical with FC Porto, ahead of his loan move.

Nwakali: Reports that I’m joining NAC Breda are not true

Kelechi Nwakali has denied reports that he's joining Dutch first division side NAC Breda, with his future seemingly still up in the air, despite earlier claims that a move to FC Porto was a done deal.

Nwakali in talks over loan move to FC Porto

Arsenal and FC Porto are in talks over a loan move for Kelechi Nwakali, according to reports in the player's home country of Nigeria.
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Sevilla pass up chance to activate €6m option-to-buy for Arsenal-linked Layun

Sevilla have decided against taking up their €6m option-to-buy for FC Porto defender Miguel Layun, according to reports in Portugal.
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Arsenal one of four clubs interested in signing Miguel Layun

Arsenal, AC Milan and Olympique Marseille are circling if Sevilla don't execute their purchase option for Miguel Layun this summer, according to reports in Spain.

Sources close to Brahimi claim he wants move to England

Porto winger Yacine Brahimi could be on the move this summer, with Arsenal reportedly targeting a transfer, and sources close to the player claiming he wants to come to England.

Arsenal and Spurs in race for Porto right-back Ricardo Pereira

Arsenal have joined the race for FC Porto's Ricardo Pereira, after Tottenham Hotspur failed in their bid for the player last summer.
BELGRADE, SERBIA - AUGUST 29. Andrija Zivkovic of FK Partizan in action during the Serbia Super League match between FK Partizan and OFK Belgrade at Partizan stadium August 29, 2015 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Arsenal send scouts to two Primeira Liga matches over the weekend

Arsenal joined a number of clubs in watching both Benfica play FC Porto and Belenenses play Sporting CP, according to reports in Portugal.

Arsenal match against Burnley moved

Arsenal’s match against Burnley has been moved from Saturday 5 May to Sunday 6 May with a 4.30pm kick-off while dates for Arsenal's youth cup finals have also been announced and Saturday night fixtures are set to increase.

Arsenal scouts watch Porto as Ricardo Pereira impresses

Arsenal joined Manchester United in sending scouts to watch Porto over the weekend, according to reports from the Portuguese media.

Arsenal and Manchester United send scouts to watch Danilo

Arsenal and Manchester United both sent scouts to watch Danilo Pereira as Porto played Tondela last Friday, according to reports from Portugal.

Nwakali loan on verge of being cancelled as Arsenal plot his route to first...

Arsenal will recall Kelechi Nwakali from his loan at VVV Venlo as Porto are interested, according to his brother.

Porto want “offer from another world” for Danilo

Arsenal would have to pay a huge fee if they want to sign Porto midfielder Danilo in January, according to reports.

Wenger scouting Pereira ahead of potential January move

Arsenal reportedly sent scouts to watch Porto midfielder, Danilo Pereira, in action last week.

Newcastle could beat Arsenal to Casillas’ signature

Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, a player Arsenal were previously rumoured to be interested in.

Arsenal and Man Utd send scouts to watch Danilo Pereira

Arsenal and Manchester United reportedly sent scouts to watch Danilo Pereira at the weekend, as the two clubs consider a move in January.

Nelson wonder goal earns Arsenal a win over Porto

Arsenal won their first game of the Premier League International Cup thanks to a fine strike from Reiss Nelson.
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Valencia manager Marcelino confirms interest in Gabriel

Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista could be set for a return to La Liga this summer, with Valencia manager Marcelino admitting an interest in the centre-back.
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Arsenal U23’s to take part in Premier League International Cup for the first time

Arsenal U23's are set to take part in the Premier League International Cup for the first time this season.

Danilo nearing Chelsea move

Real Madrid right-back Danilo is nearing a move to Chelsea.

Report: Wenger interested in Porto’s Yacine Brahimi

According to a recent article by Algerian newspaper Le Buteur, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is interested in an approach for Porto winger Yacine Brahimi.
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Tottenham interested in Porto’s Ricardo Pereira, linked with Arsenal in January

Spurs are determined to sign Porto full-back Ricardo Pereira as a potential replacement for Manchester City-bound Kyle Walker.

Arsenal-target Andre Silva set to sign for AC Milan

Portuguese striker and Arsenal-target Andre Silva is close to completing a move to AC Milan.

Arsenal interested in Brahimi

Arsenal have reportedly emerged as the 'strongest contenders' to sign Porto midfielder, Yacine Brahimi.

Porto place £26m price tag on Arsenal target Yacine Brahimi

Porto have placed a £26m price tag on Yacine Brahimi amid interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and West Ham.

Arsenal turn down chance to sign Iker Casillas

Former Real Madrid goalkeeper, Iker Casillas, seems set to sign for Liverpool on a free after West Ham and Arsenal turned him down.

Porto finances give Arsenal greenlight for double-swoop

Porto have reportedly placed two of Arsenal's apparent transfer targets on a 'list' of players to be sold this summer.

£103.2m swoop: Arsenal officials watch two targets in Portugal

According to a recent article by SportWitness, Arsenal as well as Premier League rivals Manchester United were watching as Porto beat Paços Ferreira 4-1 in Liga NOS on Sunday.

15 goals in 28: Who is Andre Silva & why are Arsenal scouting him?

Who is Andre Silva and why are Arsenal scouting him so much?

Scout report: Ricardo Pereira

During the January transfer window, Arsenal were linked with a £20m move for fullback, Ricardo Pereira.

Arsenal to turn to Portuguese man to replace Alexis – report

Apparently, Arsenal are lining up Porto’s Andre Silva to replace Alexis Sanchez.