Tag: Lucas Perez

Lucas told to join Arsenal for pre-season, Emery an admirer

Arsenal have reportedly told Lucas Perez to return to Arsenal as Unai Emery is a fan and wants to have a chat with him about a possible future at the club.

This stat suggests Arsenal should hang on to Lucas Perez next season

Lucas Perez's Arsenal future seemed to come to an end last summer, and a year later he still seems closer to a move than rejoining the Gunners' squad, but perhaps the club should convince him to reconsider.

Final Ratings: All of Arsenal’s 15 loan moves in 2017/18

Now that the 2017/18 campaign has come to an end, let's take a look at how Arsenal's 15 loanees got on with their temporary clubs this season.

Arsenal forward’s agent admits Serie A interest and contact

Lucas Perez would be open to a move to Lazio according to his agent in an exclusive interview with an Italian outlet.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Lazio to replace Nani with Arsenal forward

Tuttomercatoweb report today that Lazio are ready to get rid of Nani and they want Lucas Perez as a replacement for the forward.

Genoa earmark Lucas for summer move

Calciomercato.com claim that Genoa have set their sights on securing the services of Lucas Perez next season on loan.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s forgotten forward could be welcomed back by new manager

Lucas Perez could be on his way to Portugal next season as Benfica reportedly consider a move for the Spanish forward.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Rated: All 15 Arsenal loan moves this season

In total, Arsenal sent 15 players on loan this season between the summer and January windows, so let's take a look at how those spells are going for each of them.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez finally scores as just six Arsenal loanees feature over the weekend

Lucas Perez and Chuba Akpom both scored this weekend, but only six of Arsenal's 15 loanees featured for their current clubs.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Lucas’ agent admits Deportivo loan ‘not the best decision’ after fan jeers

Lucas Perez's agent told Spanish media his client's return to Deportivo wasn't the best decision, after the 29-year-old was jeered by his own fans at the weekend.
Deportivo La Coruna's spanish forward Lucas Perez (R) vies with Atletico Madrid's Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey during the Spanish league footbal match RC Deportivo de la Coruna vs Club Atletico de Madrid at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on November 4, 2017. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Perez provides assist and Pleguezuelo impresses despite defeat: Loan watch

Lucas Perez provided an assist but added another game to his goal drought, as seven Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.
Deportivo La Coruna's Spanish forward Lucas Perez (top) vies with Valencia's Spanish forward Santi Mina during the Spanish league football match between RC Deportivo de la Coruna and Valencia CF at the Municipal de Riazor stadium in La Coruna on January 13, 2018. (MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

Lucas Perez frustrated with goal drought

Lucas Perez hasn’t scored a goal since 19 November and the Spaniard, who’s currently on loan at his former club Deportivo, is getting frustrated.
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 28: Joel Campbell #28 of Arsenal FC kicks the ball up field against the MLS All-Stars during the first half of the AT&T MLS All-Star Game at Avaya Stadium on July 28, 2016 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Joel Campbell returns from injury and Nwakali nets stunning brace: Loan watch

Joel Campbell was named in Monday night's squad for Real Betis and Kelechi Nwakali scored an impressive brace, as eight Arsenal loanees featured this weekend.
Lille's French defender Fode Ballo-Toure (R) vies with Angers' French midfielder Jeff Reine Adelaide during the French L1 football match Lille vs Angers on February 24 2018 at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve d'Ascq, northern france. ( / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE HUGUEN / Getty Images)

Loan watch: Reine-Adelaide and Martinez receive consecutive starts

Jeff Reine-Adelaide made it two wins in two starts and Lucas Perez played his 14th match without a goal, as six Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.
Brighton's Dutch midfielder Davy Propper (L) vies with Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi during the English Premier League football match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Arsenal at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, southern England on March 4, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK /

16 players who should or could leave Arsenal this summer

Arsenal need more than a change of manager, they need to completely revamp their playing squad as well.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas penalty miss extends goal drought and Sheaf makes debut

Lucas Perez missed a penalty to make it 13 games without a goal and Ben Sheaf returned from injury for his first game with new loan club Stevenage, as nine Arsenal loanees featured over the weekend.

Akpom scores first goal as Lucas hits 12 matches without one

Chuba Akpom scored the winner against Anderlecht and Lucas Perez's goal drought grew longer as Arsenal's loanees endured a mixed weekend.

Arsenal fans back Eddie to shine in Europa League

Arsenal fans want Eddie Nketiah to start against Östersunds FK on Thursday, after the news about Alexandre Lacazette's injury.

Assist, debut and first start but Arsenal loanees endure tough weekend

Kelechi Nwakali got an assist as MVV Maastricht won their first game since his return to the club while Jeff Reine-Adelaide made his Angers debut after his own January loan move.

Is Lacazette another victim of Arsenal’s cursed number 9 shirt?

Alexandre Lacazette is having a rough time at the moment with Arsenal, particularly after his wasted chances in the North London derby. Is it poor form or the curse of the number nine shirt?
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Vandals spray paint abuse on Lucas’s old house, gets hilarious response from neighbour

Vandals wrote a message in graffiti on Lucas Perez's wall, except, it turns out the player doesn't even live there anymore, according to his old neighbour's amusing response.

Loan watch: Pleguezuelo and Akpom debuts, Mavididi injury

Julio Pleguezuelo and Chuba Akpom made debuts for their new loan clubs over the weekend, as only two loanees played from start to finish.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas assists and Nwakali makes second-stint debut

Lucas Perez provided an assist in Deportivo's stalemate, while Jenkinson and Bramall finally played together for Birmingham. Bola's Bristol Rovers beat Doncaster, as Nwakali made his second-stint debut.

Loan watch: Mavididi scores again as Lucas and Bola get involved in the goals

Stephy Mavididi scored again while Lucas Perez and Marc Bola both provided assists in an encouraging weekend for Arsenal's loanees.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Could Arsenal turn to Lucas to solve attacking crisis?

With three of Arsenal's attacking options potentially heading for the exit this month, will the Gunners consider bringing Lucas Perez back from his loan spell at Deportivo?

Loan watch: Five Arsenal loanees feature as Tafari Moore makes his debut

Emi Martinez started consecutive games for the first time this season, and Tafari Moore featured for his new loan club.
Stephy Mavididi celebrates

Loan watch: Mavididi scores and Martinez finally starts a league game

Stephy Mavididi scored his first goal in senior football, while Emi Martinez made his first league start of the season - an encouraging weekend for Arsenal's loanees.

Arsenal could recall Lucas from loan if Walcott and Alexis leave in Janaury

Arsene Wenger hasn't given up on Lucas Perez, and could recall the Spaniard from his loan at Deportivo should he lose Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez this month.

Key positions and shirt numbers: Which ones are available at Arsenal this January?

Arsène Wenger is as non-committal as usual on the prospect of Arsenal making a signing in January, but if they do, what shirt numbers could the new player take?

Arsenal’s 2017 transfers rated

Now we've reached the end of 2017, let's look back at Arsenal's transfer business, rating all the ins and outs over the last 12 months.

Lucas Perez aims dig at La Liga rivals

Lucas Perez has been starting beef with Deportivo La Coruna's rival club Celta Vigo ahead of the Galician derby.

Loan watch: Asano and Lucas endure a forgettable weekend

Lucas Perez and Takuma Asano were the only Arsenal loanees to feature over the weekend, and both were involved in games they'd prefer to forget.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Lucas sets appearance milestone for Deportivo, Asano fails to impress

Takuma Asano largely endured an afternoon to forget, while Lucas Perez became the second Arsenal loanee to reach 1,000 minutes of playing time this season.

Deportivo want Lucas and Ospina on permanent deals next summer

Deportivo la Coruna are looking to buy both David Ospina and Lucas Perez permanently next summer, according to reports in Spain.

Loan watch: Injury blow for Mavididi, Asano scores and Perez features

Stephy Mavididi missed out on Preston North End's match through injury, but Takuma Asano and Lucas Perez both featured at the weekend.
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 28: Lucas Perez of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Southampton and Arsenal at St Mary's Stadium on January 28, 2017 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Loan watch: Perez scores again, Mavididi gets a rare start and Asano features

Lucas Perez was in action for Deportivo and got on the scoresheet. Stephy Mavididi was given a rare start and Takuma Asano also featured. The rest were on the bench or left out entirely.

Loan watch: Asano features for Japan as Bola is benched again

It was a quiet couple of days for the Arsenal loanees this weekend, as many clubs took time off for the international break.

How is Lucas Perez getting on since leaving Arsenal?

While Arsenal are struggling to find goals from the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Mesut Özil and Alex Iwobi, Lucas Perez is scoring for fun on loan at Deportivo.

Loan watch: Campbell picks up new injury, while wins allude the rest of Arsenal’s...

Just three of Arsenal's nine loanees were involved over the weekend, as many continue to struggle with game-time or injuries. None of them were on the winning side either.

Loan watch: Nwakali gets second league start as Lucas and Asano also feature

Lucas Perez, Takuma Asano and Kelechi Nwakali all started their matches on Saturday, whilst a few other loanees missed out.