Tag: Shkodran Mustafi

Shkodran Mustafi plays for Arsenal Football Club. The German defender arrived at Arsenal in 2016 from Valencia for £35m and earns around £90,000-per-week or £4,680,000-per-year. Mustafi wears the number 20 shirt. The World Cup winner was born on April 17, 1992. Mustafi is married to Vjosa Kaba.

LUTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: (L-R) Sead Kolasinac and Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal at Luton Airport on October 21, 2020 in Luton, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal man joins Barcelona shortlist for January transfer window

Shkodran Mustafi is among the options on Barcelona's January transfer list after an injury to Gerard Pique ruled the defender out for a number of months.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (L) leaves the pitch after being substituted off for Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 25, 2020. (Photo by WILL OLIVER/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal defender offer rejected, will leave for free

Arsenal offered Shkodran Mustafi a new contract over the summer, but he turned it down and told the club he plans to leave next year.
LUTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: (L-R) Sead Kolasinac and Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal at Luton Airport on October 21, 2020 in Luton, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Mustafi returns from injury to travel to Vienna with Arsenal

Shkodran Mustafi joined the Arsenal travelling group heading to Vienna for their Europa League clash on Thursday, after recovering from his hamstring problem.
Emile Smith Rowe v MK Dons via Arsenal.com

Arsenal Team News for Rapid Vienna: 3 back, 1 new injury

Two Arsenal players returned from injury with the u23s over the weekend, and one more during the week before the Rapid Vienna game.
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in north London on August 29, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

What Arsenal player contracts are up next summer?

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang agreed a new deal but he wasn't the only player of contract next summer, so who else only has one year left?
Michail Antonio of West Ham United battles for possession with Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on March 07, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal have Italy loan offers for Sokratis and Mustafi

Arsenal have loan offers from Italy for Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Shkodran Mustafi, even though their contracts expire in a year.
Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal FC at Turf Moor on February 02, 2020 in Burnley, United Kingdom.

Lazio reach salary agreement with Mustafi for potential transfer

Lazio are negotiating the potential transfer of Shkodran Mustafi with his father and agent Kujtim, reaching an agreement on salary.
Shkodran Mustafi in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Strong interest in Mustafi but no formal bids yet

There's strong interest in Shkodran Mustafi from Italy, including from Lazio, but a potential move is unlikely before the final days of the transfer window.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Granit Xhaka and Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal in conversation at full-time during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

3 Arsenal exits worth around £40m move closer

Three Arsenal players seem to be close to the door as we move into the final few weeks of the transfer window.
Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi (C) is helped off the pitch injured during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Lazio willing to offer €10m for Mustafi: Arsenal want more

Lazio are after Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi, though the two clubs remain a few million apart in their valuations of the player.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender David Luiz (R) jumps to control the ball in front of Liverpool's Egyptian midfielder Mohamed Salah (L) during the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in north London on August 29, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal team news for West Ham: Good news for Luiz

Arsenal have no new injuries ahead of the match against West Ham United, but there are a few updates from last week's report.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on September 08, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Martinez + 7 out: Who is fit to lineup for Arsenal vs Fulham?

Arsenal start their 20/21 Premier League campaign this weekend against newly-promoted Fulham, so who is fit and who is out ahead of the game?
Arsenal's Spanish head coach Mikel Arteta reacts during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 26, 2020. (Photo by NEIL HALL / POOL / AFP)

4 players Arteta seems to want but Arsenal don’t

Over the last few weeks became clear that the final say on what players come and go at Arsenal did not rest with Mikel Arteta but with Raul Sanllehi and Edu above him, but now Sanllehi has gone, will things change?
BURNLEY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Liverpool at Turf Moor on January 1, 2018 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Arsenal vs Liverpool: Who’s injured?

Arsenal face Liverpool in the Community Shield this weekend in what is the traditional curtain-raiser for the season, so who is fit to play? 
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on November 02, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Napoli looking at 2 Arsenal defenders as Gabriel alternatives

Napoli are looking at a couple of Arsenal defenders as potential alternatives to Gabriel Magalhaes in the summer market, according to reports in Italy.
The aftermath of the Jamie Vardy kick on Shkodran Mustafi (Photo via Mustafi on Instagram)

Ready to be sold, Shkodran Mustafi walking without crutches

Shkodran Mustafi is walking without the aid of crutches just in time to be sold this summer after an operation to reattach a tendon in his right leg to the bone.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) celebrates scoring their second goal with Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin (L) during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP)

Arteta wants 3 positions revamped: Door open for at least 6 players

Arsenal need to sell before they buy and that means were are going to see a lot of activity this summer, something David Ornstein has been talking fans through.
Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi (C) is helped off the pitch injured during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Nothing more painful: Shkodran Mustafi in knee brace after surgery goes well

Shkodran Mustafi's surgery to correct a problem with his hamstring went well and he has posted a picture of himself lounging at home in a knee brace.
Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi (C) is helped off the pitch injured during the English FA Cup semi-final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London, on July 18, 2020. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / POOL / AFP) / NOT FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING USE / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Arteta: It looks a really nasty injury – Mustafi ruled out long-term

Mikel Arteta has described Shkodran Mustafi's injury as 'really nasty' confirming that the defender will be out long term and will miss the start of the season after ripping the tendon from his bone.
The aftermath of the Jamie Vardy kick on Shkodran Mustafi (Photo via Mustafi on Instagram)

Mustafi ruled out for rest of season + pre-Watford team news

Arsenal will be without Shkodran Mustafi for their final two games of the season after the club confirmed he will not return in time for the cup final.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 18: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal reacts during the FA Cup Semi Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on July 18, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matthew Childs/Pool via Getty Images)

Arteta doubts Mustafi will return for FA Cup final

Shkodran Mustafi is very likely out of the FA Cup final against Chelsea next week, according to reports and quotes from Mikel Arteta.
Shkodran Mustafi in training with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Arsenal Team News: Mustafi out with hamstring injury

Shkodran Mustafi will miss the trip to Aston Villa with a hamstring injury, with no exact timescale for his recovery at this stage.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the FA Cup Fifth Round match between Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC at Fratton Park on March 02, 2020 in Portsmouth, England.

Sokratis and Mustafi to stay with Arsenal this summer

Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Shkodran Mustafi are both very likely to stay at Arsenal this summer, despite entering the final year of their contracts.
The aftermath of the Jamie Vardy kick on Shkodran Mustafi (Photo via Mustafi on Instagram)

Mikel Arteta pushing for new Shkodran Mustafi deal

According to L'Equipe, Mikel Arteta wants to extend Shkodran Mustafi's contract at Arsenal.
The aftermath of the Jamie Vardy kick on Shkodran Mustafi (Photo via Mustafi on Instagram)

Arteta gives his thoughts on Mustafi & his future at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta is happy with Shkodran Mustafi and suggests the club need to sort out the defender's contract situation, as his current deal runs down.

Vardy likely to escape action for kick on Mustafi

Jamie Vardy is likely to escape any retrospective action for planting his studs in Shkodran Mustafi's face, despite a former referee suggesting it should have been a red card.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Leicester City at Emirates Stadium on July 07, 2020 in London, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta: If Nketiah’s is a red so is Jamie Vardy’s

Arsenal picked up just a point against Leicester as they struggled to hold onto their 1-0 lead after Eddie Nketiah was sent off, but why did Jamie Vardy get away with kicking Mustafi in the head?

Arsenal to listen to offers for these 3 defenders this summer

Arsenal will listen to offers for Rob Holding, Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Shkodran Mustafi this summer, according to David Ornstein.
Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

AC Milan looking at signing Shkodran Mustafi

AC Milan are looking at Shkodran Mustafi as an option for next season, with the German defender not in Mikel Arteta's future plans, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Granit Xhaka and Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal in conversation at full-time during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mustafi praises ‘professor’ Arteta on special coaching style

Shkodran Mustafi thinks Mikel Arteta is like a professor in his approach to football management, and it's nothing like he's seen before.
Arsenal's German goalkeeper Bernd Leno gestures during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020.

Leno explains how Mustafi helped convince him to join

Bernd Leno says Shkodran Mustafi always spoke highly of Arsenal, the Premier League and London, helping to convince the goalkeeper to join.
Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Arsenal looking to bring in 2 defenders this summer

Arsenal are looking to bring in two new defenders this summer, though it all depends on sales and the state of the market, according to David Ornstein.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Dani Ceballos of Arsenal looks on during the UEFA Europa League group F match between Arsenal FC and Standard Liege at Emirates Stadium on October 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Arsenal can’t force out-of-contract players to stay if season isn’t finished

Arsenal will not be able to force players whose contracts run out at the end of June to stay at the club past the end of month, even if the current season has not concluded, claims a leading PFA lawyer.
Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi wins a header from Burnley's New Zealand striker Chris Wood during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on February 2, 2020. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)

Shkodran Mustafi makes WhoScored Team of 2020 so far

Shkodran Mustafi made it into WhoScored's Premier League Team of 2020 so far, after his recent upturn in performances for Arsenal.
Cedric Soares in training with Arsenal (Photo via Cedric Soares on Instagram)

Arteta: I think Mustafi and Cedric will be available to play

Mikel Arteta thinks Shkodran Mustafi and Cedric Soares will be available for selection as Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Wednesday.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates victory during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Aubameyang and Mustafi make PL Team of the Month

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Shkodran Mustafi both made the WhoScored Premier League Team of the Month for February.
Arsenal players celebrate their third goal scored by Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 23, 2020.

From zero to hero: Arsenal’s best player in February based on ratings

February was a largely positive month for Arsenal until we got to the end of it, so let's take a look back over its 29 days and see who stood out with our February player ratings.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal during a training session at London Colney on March 01, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi in full training after Olympiacos injury

Shkodran Mustafi took part in full training with Arsenal over the last few days, following his injury in the latter stages of the Olympiacos clash.
Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Mustafi blossoming under Arteta

Spring is an appropriate time to contemplate rebirth and renewal, and under new boss Mikel Arteta, Arsenal fans have been able to witness the blossoming of a talent long thought to be dormant.
Richarlison of Everton scores his team's second goal past Bernd Leno of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Everton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 23, 2020 in London, United Kingdom.

Perfect image sums up Arsenal’s defending against Everton (and for years)

Arsenal may have claimed all three points against Everton on Sunday but there were still many question marks left hanging over the heads of their defenders.