Tag: Raul Sanllehi

Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Raul Sanllehi’s Finest Hour: Arsenal’s transfer window assessed

A month ago, all of this would have been unbelievable.
William Saliba after signing for Arsenal from St. Etienne (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Raul Sanllehi explains thinking behind William Saliba loan

Arsenal have completed the signing of 18-year-old centreback, William Saliba but the player will spend the new season on loan with St Etienne. Raul Sanllehi explains why.

A mess! Arsenal legend hits out at state of club

Ian Wright has not held back in revealing what he thinks about the state of Arsenal, claiming the club has been left in a mess.

Ian Wright: Arsenal have been left in a mess

Ian Wright has not held back in revealing what he thinks about the state of Arsenal, claiming the club has been left in a mess.

Ivan Gazidis sniffing around Arsenal star as he smells a bargain

Bayer Leverkusen are leading the charge for Laurent Koscielny who looks set to leave Arsenal this summer but Ivan Gazidis has got AC Milan interested in the player as well.
Arsenal v Brentford - Carabao Cup Third Round

Raul Sanllehi explains why Arsenal decided to let Danny Welbeck go

Arsenal head of football Raul Sanllehi has explained to the club website why they're letting Danny Welbeck go this summer, as the striker's contract comes to an end.
France's defender Samuel Umtiti gives a press conference at the Aguilera stadium in Biarritz on May 21, 2016, during the team preparation for the Euro 2016 European football. / AFP / FRANCK FIFE

Arsenal interested in Samuel Umtiti: Raul Sanllehi could provide advantage

Arsenal are interested in Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti, and they could try to use former Barca man Raul Sanllehi to get a deal done this summer, according to reports.
Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Raul Sanllehi comments suggest decisions required on 5 stars this summer

Arsenal have a decision to make on five high-profile stars this summer, according to comments made by head of football Raul Sanllehi last week.

David Ornstein: I’ve been told Arsenal’s summer budget could be around £100m

David Ornstein says he's been told that Arsenal could have significantly more to spend this summer than the previously reported £40m, speaking in a recent appearance on the Arseblog podcast.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 27: Denis Suarez attends the 'FC Barcelona Welcome Party' at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on July 27, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Denis Suarez asked ‘several times’ to be allowed to join Arsenal

Denis Suarez reportedly asked to leave Barcelona for Arsenal 'several' times as the 25-year-old finally closes in on a move to the club.

Spanish media: Arsenal move for Denis Suarez is off

Arsenal's January move for FC Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez is now dead, according to reports in the Spanish media.
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Owner Stan Kroenke of the Los Angeles Rams looks on prior to a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

UEFA report claims only 2 clubs in England are richer than Arsenal

Arsenal are the third richest club in England, and the seventh in Europe, according to UEFA's annual report.
Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

David Ornstein: Raul Sanllehi and Unai Emery driving interest in Denis Suarez

David Ornstein has confirmed that Arsenal's interest in Denis Suarez is being driven by Raul Sanllehi and Unai Emery, amid rumours that Sven Mislintat could be on his way out.
Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal (right) and Ivan Gazidis, CEO of Arsenal. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Arsenal dropped the ball at the wrong time: Why they have no money

Despite being one the best run clubs in the country for the majority of the last century, under the watch of Ivan Gazidis Arsenal have, in a strategic sense, seriously dropped the ball at exactly the wrong time.
SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - JULY 11: Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech attends a press conference at the Museum Of Contemporary Arts on July 11, 2017 in Sydney, New South Wales. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal expected to overhaul squad in summer when money will be made available

Arsenal will continue their squad overhaul but not until the summer according to James Olley.

Was it as bad as we remember? Arsenal’s 2018 review

2018 is finally at an end and what a year it was. Let's recap some of the standouts from a calendar year most of us are glad to see the back of....

Arsenal have held ‘initial talks’ with Boca Juniors over Cristian Pavon

Arsenal have held initial talks with Boca Juniors over Cristian Pavon, and Saturday could be pivotal in deciding the future of the 22-year-old winger.
Lille's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Amiens and Lille at the Licorne stadium in Amiens, northern France, on August 26, 2018. (Photo by FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP) (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS LO PRESTI/AFP/Getty Images)

The Times: Arsenal will try to sign £27m-rated Pepe

The Times [£] are reporting that Arsenal will try to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille when the January transfer window opens.

Arsenal scout Brazilian wonderkid Ramires 6 times, agent confirms interest

Arsenal have reportedly scouted Brazilian ‘wonderkid’ Ramires six times as the club line up a January move for the player.
Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Raul Sanllehi hints Arsenal could invest in January in the case of injury like...

Raul Sanllehi's comments from a recent interview have resurfaced after the injury to Danny Welbeck, as they now imply Arsenal could be involved in the January transfer window market.
Unai Emery (right) with Arsenal’s director of football Raúl Sanllehí. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Raul Sanllehi clarifies Arsenal’s January transfer plans

Arsenal are highly unlikely to make any signings in January according to a feature in the Mail on Sunday.
Vinai Venkatesham and Raul Sanllehi via Arsenal FC

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham send message to Arsenal fans

Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham spoke to the BBC's David Ornstein this week and, as part of the interview, they had a message for the fans.

Raul Sanllehi explains Arsenal’s thinking over Aaron Ramsey

Raul Sanllehi has told the BBC that every decision being made at Arsenal has one thing in common – it has to be for the good of the club.

Hislop: Arsenal signing young and talented Pavon makes sense

Shaka Hislop has backed an Arsenal move for 22-year-old Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon, after the Gunners were reported to have held talks with the Argentine international.

Report: Sanllehi has ‘already been in talks’ over signing of Pavon

Raul Sanllehi has already held talks with Boca Juniors over the signing of Cristian Pavon for Arsenal, according to a report.
Ivan Gazidis, Vinai Venkatesham raul sanllehi

Arsenal hold meetings with Unai Emery and players after Gazidis resignation

Arsenal held a series of meetings with Unai Emery and the players after it was finally announced that Ivan Gazidis would leave the club for more money with AC Milan.
Vinai Venkatesham and Raul Sanllehi via Arsenal FC

Arsenal appoint head of football and managing director in place of departing CEO Gazidis

Arsenal have decided not to appoint a CEO to replace the departing Ivan Gazidis, instead making Raul Sanllehi 'head of football' and Vinai Venkatesham 'managing director'.

Various reports: Arsenal interested in Barcelona’s Gomes

Arsenal are interested in signing Barcelona's Andre Gomes this summer, with Unai Emery identifying the player as his next target, according to reports.

Why was Arsene Wenger so desperate to spend €100m on a star player?

Tight. Stingy. Stubborn. Just three of the insults thrown at Arsene Wenger during his time at Arsenal, but his behaviour in the last few transfer windows before he left was more than a little odd, so what was going on?

Barcelona defender agrees to sign for Arsenal

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Joel Lopez Salguero from Barcelona’s youth academy after the player refused a deal to stay in Spain.

Sven Mislintat ‘keeping tabs’ on Dembele in hope of loan move

Sven Mislintat is keeping tabs on Ousmane Dembele in the hope of a loan move this summer, according to reports in the 21-year-old's home country.
Nice's Ivorian midfielder Jean Michael Seri (L) vies with Lokomotiv's Anton Miranchuk (L) during the UEFA Europa League football match between Nice and Lokomotiv Moscow on February 15, 2018, at the Allianz Riviera stadium in Nice, southeastern France. / AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE

Arsenal hold talks for Jean-Michael Seri as Sanllehi gives them the edge

Arsenal have reportedly held talks with Jean-Michel Seri’s representatives as they look to revive a move they tried to make happen last summer.

Raul Sanllehi’s ‘good relations’ key to signing 26-year-old midfielder who wants Arsenal move

Raul Sanhelli’s relationship with Jean-Michel Seri could help Arsenal land the 26-year-old midfielder ahead of Manchester City and Chelsea.
Arsenal's French manager Arsene Wenger checks his watch during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 1, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK

Josh Kroenke to convince Gazidis, Mislintat and Sanllehi to hire rookie as indecision takes...

Ivan Gazidis, Raul Sanllehi and Sven Mislintat cannot agree on who should succeed Arsene Wenger despite the manager leaving in one week’s time.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks at the UEFA Europa League Semi final match between Arsenal FC and Atletico Madrid at Emirates Stadium on April 26, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

Arsenal plan to replace entire back-five this summer

Arsenal are planning a complete defensive overhaul this summer, with every member of the back-five under threat, according to reports.
Arsene Wenger and Ivan Gazidis of Arsenal

Every Arsenal appointment since Ivan Gazidis’ “catalyst for change” promise

Arsenal have made a number of additions to their backroom and coaching staff this season, after chief executive Ivan Gazidis promised a "catalyst for change" in the summer.
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.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

7 men, 1 goal: Who’s involved in getting Arsenal deals done?

Arsenal's transfer setup is getting more complicated with a number of new appointments over the last year. 

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.

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.