Tag: Olympiacos

Sokratis signs for Real Betis (via Real Betis)

Former Arsenal man finally finds new club

Former Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos joins Real Betis, adding experience to their defence. Sokratis speaks about his new move and discusses hopes for his future with Betis.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal FC looks on during the Papa John's Trophy Second Round match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 08, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Free ex-Arsenal man wanted as emergency cover

Real Betis are eyeing former Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos as an emergency defensive option. He is available on a free transfer and could fill the gap left by injured Marc Bartra.
Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi (R) reacts after English referee Michael Oliver (unseen) awarded Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) a penalty after he was fouled by Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 29, 2018. (Photo credit PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

2 former Arsenal men without club in competition for same move

Former Arsenal defenders, Shkodran Mustafi and Sokratis Papastathopoulos, both in the running for vacant spot at Sampdoria
Marquinhos after scoring against Watford in pre-season (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Ligue 1 side attempt to hijack move for Arsenal winger

Nantes are attempting to hijack an Olympiacos move to sign Marquinhos on loan for the coming campaign, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Arsenal FC and Dundalk FC at Emirates Stadium on October 29, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal offer Reiss Nelson new deal and loan

Arsenal have offered Reiss Nelson a new contract, planning to send him on loan this summer, but he's considering his options.
Reiss Nelson in a friendly against MK Dons (Photo via Faisal HQ on Twitter)

Reiss Nelson in demand, just not at Arsenal

Reiss Nelson is drawing interest from several top-half Bundesliga teams as he considers his options this summer, according to a report.
Reiss Nelson of Arsenal celebrates his goal during the UEFA Europa League match between Molde and Arsenal on November 26, 2020 in Molde. Photo: Marius Simensen / BILDBYRAN

Reiss Nelson drawing interest from the Bundesliga

Reiss Nelson is drawing interest from the Bundesliga, on top of the previous reports linking him with a potential loan to Olympiacos.
Reiss Nelson in a friendly against MK Dons (Photo via Faisal HQ on Twitter)

Olympiacos want Reiss Nelson on loan

Olympiacos want to take Reiss Nelson on loan next season, with Arsenal looking to lend him out, according to reports in Greece.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Reiss Nelson of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Europa League Group B stage match between Arsenal FC and Dundalk FC at Emirates Stadium on October 29, 2020. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Olympiacos interested in signing Reiss Nelson on loan

Arsenal's recent Europa League opponents Olympiacos are interested in signing Reiss Nelson on loan, according to reports.
EINDHOVEN, NETHERLANDS: Ruben Semedo of Olympiacos during the UEFA Europa League match between PSV and Olympiacos at PSV Stadion on February 25, 2021. (Photo by Perry van de Leuvert/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

Olympiacos starter ruled out of Arsenal clash: Sokratis to take his place

Olympiacos defender Ruben Semedo will miss their Europa League tie against Arsenal through injury, opening a path for Sokratis Papastathopoulos to start.
WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal FC looks on during the Papa John's Trophy Second Round match between AFC Wimbledon and Arsenal U21 at Plough Lane on December 08, 2020. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Sokratis admits it will be special to face Arsenal

Sokratis Papastathopoulos says it will be a special game for him facing up against Arsenal with Olympiacos, after the Europa League Round-of-16 draw.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: David Luiz of Arsenal discusses with Sokratis of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Sokratis closes in on move to Olympiacos

Former Arsenal defender Sokratis is reportedly in negotiations with Olympiacos about a return to his home country.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos at the Emirates Stadium with the Arsenal u23s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Olympiacos join clubs chasing Arsenal 32-year-old for January move

Olympiacos are among the clubs with an interest in Sokratis Papastathopoulos this window, but the player hasn't made a decision on his future yet.
Ousseynou Ba of Olympiacos FC battles for possession with Joe Willock of Arsenal during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece.

What didn’t Arsenal sign Ousseynou Ba?

Arsenal retain an interest in Olympiacos defender Ousseynou Ba ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports in Greece.
Ousseynou Ba of Olympiacos FC heads wide during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal interested in Olympiacos defender Ousseynou Ba

Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers both have Olympiacos defender Ousseynou Ba in their sights after their respective Europa League clashes.
Olympiakos' Guinean midfielder Mohamed Mady Camara celebrates on the pitch after the UEFA Europa league round of 32 second leg football match between Arsenal and Olympiakos at the Emirates stadium in London on February 27, 2020. - The game finished 2-2 on aggregate after extra time, Olympiakos winning the tie on away goals. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta enquiried over Mady Camara after Olympiacos clash

Mikel Arteta made enquiries over Mady Camara following Arsenal's Europa League clash with Olympiacos, according to reports in Greece.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 237: Good, bad or ugly? Discussing Arsenal’s treatment of Lacazette plus much more

With Matthew away, Stephen steps in and calls in the big guns for a bumper episode: Paul dissects the week's results, and Lana Dawood...
Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between Olympiacos FC and Arsenal FC at Karaiskakis Stadium on February 20, 2020 in Piraeus, Greece.

Arsenal look to see off Olympiacos before favourable Premier League run

Arsenal came back from Athens with a 1-0 lead from the first leg of their UEFA Europa League Second Round tie last week.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 236: The Arteta revolution keeps on rollin’

Matthew and Paul recap turning one win into 3 wins in a week (Newcastle, Olympiacos, and Everton), Bukayo Saka's final balls, and a great...
Olympiakos' Portuguese coach Pedro Martins reacts ahead of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympiakos at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London, on November 26, 2019. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / IKIMAGES / AFP / Getty Images)

Olympiacos boss Martins: Arsenal have improved a lot

Olympiacos boss Pedro Martins admits Arsenal have improved a lot, but he still hopes to achieve qualification to the next round of the Europa League.
Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after he scores the opening goal of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg football match between Olympiakos and Arsenal at the Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, near Athens, on February 20, 2020.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Olympiacos: Saka shines again

Arsenal return to London with an away win under their belts, overcoming Olympiacos 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Alexandre Lacazette.
Olympiakos' Portuguese coach Pedro Martins attends a press conference at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on November 25, 2019, on the eve of the UEFA Champions League Group B football match against Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP / Getty Images)

Olympiacos boss Pedro Martins: We are here to fight

Olympiacos manager Pedro Martins promises his team are ready to fight, despite the difficulties he expects to face from Arsenal.
Pablo Mari with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter / PabloMV5)

Arsenal team news for Olympiacos: Mari, Özil, Torreira

Arsenal travel to Greece for their game against Olympiacos on Thursday, and Pablo Mari is among those available for selection.

VAR to be used during Arsenal v Olympiacos

VAR will be used in the Europa League knock-out stages which start this week with Arsenal welcoming Olympiacos to the Emirates.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 235: Can we have more of that please?

Stephen fills in for Matthew this week. He and Anita celebrate Arsenal's glorious return to the top half of the table after dominating Newcastle...
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: David Luiz of Arsenal discusses with Sokratis of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on December 05, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Can Arsenal’s defence hold up in Europe?

It has a been a thoroughly disappointing season so far for the Gunners, but the Europa League still offers the hope of significant silverware, and, perhaps more important, a back door into the Champions League next season. But is their defence up to the job?
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 10: Konstantinos Mavropanos of Arsenal warms up prior to the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on January 10, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Greek agent: Arsenal fought off 5 clubs to sign Mavropanos

Vasilis Stachtiaris, a scout and agent who first recommended Konstantinos Mavropanos to PAS Giannina, says Arsenal competed with five European clubs to sign the defender.

Greek agent: Arsenal fought off 5 clubs to sign Mavropanos

Vasilis Stachtiaris, a scout and agent who first recommended Konstantinos Mavropanos to PAS Giannina, says Arsenal competed with five European clubs to sign the defender.

Joel Campbell tells Arsenal he doesn’t want a loan move

Arsenal and Costa Rica forward Joel Campbell has told the club that he doesn't want to go on loan again this season.
Joel Campbell

Campbell’s agent defends player

Joel Campbell's agent, Joaquim Batica, has come out in support of his client, who has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this summer.
Mathieu Debuchy

Galatasaray pull out of Debuchy deal – report

Galatasaray are the latest club to reportedly pull out of signing Mathieu Debuchy.
arsenal news gossip recap roundup

Saturday Arsenal recap: Wenger explains transfer plans, players linked + more

Saturday was full of post-match comments from Arsene Wenger and players following our 8-0 win over Viking FK but of course there was still the usual amount of shady gossip doing the rounds.

Olympiakos interested in Flamini – report

Olympiakos are the latest club to be linked with former Arsenal midfielder, Mathieu Flamini.

Mertesacker: The defence was the key

A big night in Greece saw Arsenal come out on top, winning 3-0 to qualify for the knockout rounds of the Champions League. Going into...

Giroud targeting quarter-finals after hat-trick

An Olivier Giroud hat-trick sent Arsenal into the Champions League knockout rounds, but he isn't done yet. Often criticised, maybe Giroud is just understood? The...

Match report: Giroud hat-trick keeps Arsenal in the Champions League

Not a big game player, they said, but Olivier Giroud netted his first Arsenal hat-trick to send the Gunners into the knockout rounds of...
Arsenal team news

Official teams: Walcott and Giroud both start v Olympiacos

With Wednesday night's clash against Olympiacos one of Arsenal's biggest of the season so far. On the brink of Champions League elimination, Arsène Wenger's side...

Flamini hopes experience sees Arsenal through

As he often does before the very biggest European matches, Arsène Wenger took one of his most senior players to his pre-Olympiacos press conference...

Wenger says Monaco defeat will help Arsenal on Wednesday

Arsenal won 2-0 at AS Monaco last season but exited the Champions League. The damage had been done by the first leg defeat at the...
Arsenal predicted lineup

Predicted XI: Arsenal to risk midfielders in Olympiacos clash?

Arsenal need to beat Olympiacos and beat them well on Wednesday night, but were without Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Özil on Tuesday morning. The two...