Tag: Saudi Arabia

Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes (R) vies with Manchester City's Spanish midfielder Rodri (C) during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, in London, August 6, 2023. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal were ready to turn down €200m offer this summer

Arsenal never wanted to sell Gabriel Magalhaes this summer, even for a bid as large as €200m, according to a report.
WASHINGTON, DC: Gabriel Magalhães #6 of Arsenal FC in action during the MLS All-Star Game between Arsenal FC and MLS All-Stars at Audi Field on July 19, 2023. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Arsenal set their stance amid Saudi Arabian interest in 25yo

Gabriel Magalhaes is drawing serious interest from Saudi Arabia, but Arsenal aren't keen to sell the centre-back this summer.
Nice's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe (R) celebrates with Nice's French defender Melvin Bard after scoring his team's third goal during the French L1 football match between OGC Nice and Montpellier Herault SC at the Allianz Riviera Stadium in Nice, south-eastern France, on January 11, 2023. - (Photo by VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

Saudi Arabian club express interest in Arsenal outcast

A Saudi Arabian club expressed an interest in Nicolas Pepe last week, but they aren't currently close to his wage demands.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Thomas Partey agrees terms with Saudi club

A Saudi Arabian club have an agreement with Thomas Partey on personal terms, according to a report from the country's local media.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 28: Thomas Partey of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on May 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Juventus to rival €40m bid for Arsenal starter

Juventus have entered the race to sign Thomas Partey, with the player keen on the move, but Arsenal are asking for a significant fee amid concrete interest from Saudi Arabia.
FLORENCE, ITALY - JUNE 06: Jorginho of Italy looks on during an Italy Training Session at Forte Village Resort on June 06, 2023 in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Midfielder determined to fight for place at Arsenal amid exit talk

Jorginho, the Italy international, is determined to stay at Arsenal, ignoring interests from Lazio, five months after his move from Chelsea.
Arsenal transfers - LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Ruben Neves of Wolverhampton Wanderers reacts at half time during the Premier League match between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on March 13, 2022 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Agent pushes for Arsenal switch after Barcelona problems

Agent Jorge Mendes makes concerted efforts to negotiate a possible transfer of Ruben Neves to Arsenal amid aspirations for Champions League.
Manchester City's German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan poses with the Premier League trophy on the pitch after the presentation ceremony following the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north-west England, on May 21, 2023. (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal offer 2-year deal to Ilkay Gundogan

Arsenal eyes City's Ilkay Gundogan amidst strong competition from Barcelona. The Gunners offer two-year deal as they look to enhance their midfield.
BATH, ENGLAND - APRIL 04: In this photo illustration the new £1 pound coin is seen on April 4, 2017 in Bath, England. Currency experts have warned that as the uncertainty surrounding Brexit continues, the value of the British pound, which has remained depressed against the US dollar and the euro since the UK voted to leave in the EU referendum, is likely to fluctuate. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Episode 309: Newcastle United’s takeover raises the stakes

Matthew and Stephen join forces to try to get their heads round the implications of the latest (and by far the biggest in financial terms) nation state buying their chunk of the sport we love.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Jonjo Shelvey of Newcastle United gestures during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on October 20, 2018 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Premier League could stop Newcastle takeover

The Premier League could stop the proposed Saudi Arabian takeover of Newcastle United due to concerns that their government is helping commercialise illegal streams.