Tag: Luis Enrique

LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena on January 13, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s missed Mbappé opportunity

Arsenal's transfer plans take a turn! With Mbappé's move likely, Biereth's loan future uncertain & €100m+ targets in Portugal, will the Gunners spend big or focus on Biereth's return?
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Big Arsenal spends, uncertain returns, and departures on the horizon: Transfer roundup

Arsenal's transfer plans in flux! Missed Mbappé domino effect & Biereth loan uncertainty. Will €100m+ Lisbon stars join? Ramsdale's future shaky. Get all the latest Arsenal transfer news & rumours!
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, acknowledges the fans after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal FC at City Ground on January 30, 2024 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Why Mikel Arteta is unlikely to leave Arsenal for Barcelona

Reports suggest FC Barcelona are interested in Mikel Arteta as a potential manager. However, his current success at Arsenal makes a move unlikely.
SEVILLE, SPAIN - MAY 27: Dani Ceballos of Real Madrid celebrates the team's victory after the final whistle of the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 27, 2023 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal flop’s last chance at Real Madrid

Dani Ceballos faces a crucial period at Real Madrid, balancing injuries and opportunities to prove his worth in the team's midfield.
Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta applauds supporters on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London on August 5, 2022. - Arsenal won the game 2-0. - (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

World Cup coach admits he loves Mikel Arteta

Spain head coach Luis Enrique has admitted he loves Mikel Arteta, after seeing the Arsenal coach in the All or Nothing documentary.
FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks on during the press conference on the eve of the Champions League last 16 first leg against (PSG) Paris Saint-Germain, at the stade de France on February 13, 2017. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

Luis Enrique: Yes, I received a call from a foreign club

Luis Enrique has confirmed he received a call from a 'foreign club', following earlier rumours that Arsenal could be interested in him taking over as their head coach.
Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Raul Sanllehi wanted Luis Enrique so why did Arsenal hire Unai Emery?

It has been claimed that Raul Sanllehi wanted Luis Enrique as Arsenal manager but we ended up with Unai Emery. Is that what Raul wanted? The answer will tell us a lot about where Arsenal go next.

Kike Marin: Arsenal don’t want Jose Mourinho but Luis Enrique rumours fit

Kike Marin has suggested Arsenal are far more likely to bring in Luis Enrique as a replacement for Unai Emery than Jose Mourinho.

Unai Emery surprising contender for Arsenal manager job claim English media

Unai Emery is the 'clear favourite' to replace Arsene Wenger, according to new reports in the English media.
FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks on during the press conference on the eve of the Champions League last 16 first leg against (PSG) Paris Saint-Germain, at the stade de France on February 13, 2017. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

Enrique has not asked Arsenal for £20m-a-year

Mundo Deportivo report that Luis Enrique is not demanding £20m-a-year to manage at Chelsea or Arsenal despite media claims to the contrary.

Buvac still bookies’ favourite to replace Wenger despite interviewing for another job

Zeljko Buvac is still the bookies' favourite to take over from Arsene Wenger at the end of the season, despite interviewing to become Eintracht Frankfurt's new manager.
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Arsenal to pay new manager less than Wenger

Arsenal are reportedly reluctant to pay their new manager the same amount as they gave to Arsene Wenger according to Sami Mokbel in Wednesday’s Daily Mail.
FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks on during the press conference on the eve of the Champions League last 16 first leg against (PSG) Paris Saint-Germain, at the stade de France on February 13, 2017. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

Arsenal change their mind about Luis Enrique

Arsenal have reportedly moved away from hiring Luis Enrique as their manager according to a report in The Times [£].

Arsenal executives consider Enrique ‘inappropriate fit’ – turn to Sarri instead

Arsenal senior executives consider Luis Enrique an 'inappropriate fit' for the club, and are turning to a number of others, including Maurizio Sarri, to replace Arsene Wenger.
FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks on during the press conference on the eve of the Champions League last 16 first leg against (PSG) Paris Saint-Germain, at the stade de France on February 13, 2017. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

Arsenal could price out Enrique as they’ll only pay new manager £8.5m

Arsenal are only willing offer their new manager the £8.5m-per-year Arsene Wenger was already earning, which could price out the current favourite for the job, Luis Enrique.
FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks on during the press conference on the eve of the Champions League last 16 first leg against (PSG) Paris Saint-Germain, at the stade de France on February 13, 2017. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

4 things Luis Enrique wants to agree any deal

Luis Enrique wants his new job to be somewhere he feels loved with a project that gets him excited.
FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique looks on during the press conference on the eve of the Champions League last 16 first leg against (PSG) Paris Saint-Germain, at the stade de France on February 13, 2017. / AFP / CHRISTOPHE SIMON

Massive twist as Luis Enrique finally makes decision between Arsenal and Chelsea

All week it has been reported that Luis Enrique is Arsenal’s preferred candidate for the soon-to-be vacant manager’s job and that the Spaniard wants to join the club but now we’re back to him wanting to join Chelsea instead.

2 major sticking points for Arsenal and Luis Enrique

Arsenal have reportedly settled on Luis Enrique as their preferred candidate to replace Arsene Wenger but there are likely to be two sticking points before the club and Spaniard can find any agreement – and they both involve money.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 26: Head coach Luis Enrique of FC Barcelona looks on during a training session at FC Barcelona Sports Centre on May 26, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

‘From idiot to hero’: How Arsene Wenger once described Luis Enrique

Arsene Wenger once described favourite for the Arsenal job, Luis Enrique, as a manager who went from ‘idiot to hero’.

Raul Sanllehi in ‘advanced talks’ with Luis Enrique, 3 backups decided

According to Thursday’s edition of L’Equipe, Arsenal have settled on Luis Enrique as their favourite to replace Arsene Wenger and talks with the Spaniard are advancing well.

Favourite to replace Arsene Wenger demands £15m-a-year

Arsenal are reportedly confident they can land Luis Enrique ahead of Chelsea after the Blues baulked at the Spaniards wage demands, said to be in the region of £15m-a-year.

Sanllehi’s leading role in hiring Wenger replacement makes Luis Enrique favourite

Arsenal's new head of football relations, Raul Sanllehi, will lead the club's search for a new manager, making Luis Enrique the favourite, according to reports.

Ornstein: Arsenal have a five-strong shortlist to replace Wenger

The Arsenal board drew up a five-strong shortlist to send to Stan Kroenke in the event of Arsene Wenger's departure, according to reliable BBC journalist David Ornstein.

Raul Sanllehi, Sven Mislintat and Ivan Gazidis can’t agree on Wenger successor

The main men charged with selecting a manager to replace Arsene Wenger cannot agree on who the best man for the job is, according to a report in today’s Daily Telegraph.

Raul Sanllehi ‘key’ to manager appointment at Arsenal with Enrique in ‘pole position’

Arsenal are said to be in ‘pole position’ to land Luis Enrique this summer even though Arsene Wenger is most likely going to see out the final year of his contract.

Top Arsenal and Chelsea managerial candidate gives hint about future job

Despite being heavily linked with the managerial job at Chelsea, Luis Enrique has not yet been tempted by any offers that have come his way.

Luis Enrique stalls Chelsea hoping for Arsenal call

Former Barcelona manager, Luis Enrique, is reportedly stalling Chelsea in the hopes that Arsenal come calling according to an exclusive in the Star on Sunday.

Raul Sanllehi ‘crucial’ for Arsenal if they want Enrique

Raul Sanllehi is a ‘crucial’ cog in the Arsenal machine if they want to lure Luis Enrique to the club to replace Arsene Wenger this summer.

4 managers who could replace Wenger this summer

To say Arsenal are struggling under Arsene Wenger is a bit of an understatement, but if the club do decide to change manager, who could come in to replace him?

Bad news for Arsenal fans as connected pundit shatters hope of new manager

According to reports from Spain, Luis Enrique could become the next Arsenal manager, even though the ex-Barcelona boss is tipped to take over from Antonio Conte at Chelsea and Arsenal aren't ready to get rid of Arsene Wenger.

Raul Sanllehi gives Arsenal manager chase advantage over Chelsea

Arsenal could replace Arsene Wenger with Luis Enrique this summer and they have the advantage over Chelsea if they decide to do so, according to a report in Spain.

6 managers who could replace Wenger immediately

Imagine a scenario where Arsene Wenger was either sacked or resigned as Arsenal manager tomorrow.

Report: Wenger’s successor Enrique has lined up first signing

Luis Enrique could become the new manager of Arsenal, and is already planning his first signing, according to reports.

Enrique to turn down Arsenal for Chelsea switch

Chelsea have made contacts with former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, with Arsenal set to miss out on the Spaniard as a result.

Enrique waiting until next summer to consider Arsenal or Chelsea job

Luis Enrique is waiting until the end of the season to return to management, with Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly interested.
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Arsenal team captain Patrick Vieira (L) and manager Arsene Wenger wave from the open-top bus carrying the winners of the British Premier League Championship, Arsenal players and their families, on its way to Islington Town Hall,16 May 2004, as part of the Club's victory celebration. (MARTYN HAYHOW/AFP/Getty Images)

10 potential successors to Arsene Wenger at Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger still has two years left on his current deal, but that hasn't stopped speculation over who could eventually replace him.

Wenger’s touted successor Jorge Sampaoli is appointed Argentina manager

Arsene Wenger's reported successor at Arsenal, Jorge Sampoali, has been appointed manager of the Argentinean national team.

Who will replace Arsene Wenger when he leaves Arsenal?

Speculation over Arsene Wenger's future intensifies with every defeat and with plenty of them in the games leading up to the international break, pressure is intensifying on the Frenchman whose reign at Arsenal stretches back two decades.
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Wenger – I am a specialist in masochism

Arsene Wenger has called himself a ‘specialist in masochism,’ and has compared being a football manager to being a priest.

Giving managers 6 month contracts is an absurdity

Luis Enrique has suggested six-month contracts would save money for clubs and could be the way forward, even helping both clubs and managers in...