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.

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.

Xhaka and Mustafi appear to have argument before Arteta appears

After the final whistle following Arsenal's win over Everton on Sunday, there was a series of shots from Getty Images that caught my attention featuring Granit Xhaka, Shkodran Mustafi and Mikel Arteta.
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.

Mustafi admits he never felt his Arsenal career was over

Shkodran Mustafi has admitted he never thought his Arsenal career was over despite his terrible form, being dropped from the side and being the subject of a lot of ridicule from Arsenal fans.
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?
Arsenal's French-born Ivorian midfielder Nicolas Pepe (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on February 16, 2020.

Arsenal Player Ratings vs Newcastle United

Arsenal achieved their biggest win of the season against Newcastle United on Sunday, after a blistering second-half performance at the Emirates Stadium.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Granit Xhaka and Hector Bellerin of Arsenal react after the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on January 21, 2020, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Wright: Arteta is turning Xhaka and Mustafi around

Ian Wright thinks Mikel Arteta is already improving Arsenal's defending and getting more out of the likes of Granit Xhaka and Shkodran Mustafi.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 234: Mustafi avoids the trap door as Arsenal stutter at Turf:MORE

Matthew, Anita, and special guest June, all the way from Boston, unpick sharing points with Burnley, work out how to make the midfield work...
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 233: The kids really are all right

Matthew and Paul bask in the glow of the fightback at Stamford Bridge, and run the rule over winning at Bournemouth in the cup. They...
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Mustafi injury won’t change Arsenal’s transfer plans

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the club will not look to alter its January transfer plans after Shkodran Mustafi was stretchered off on Monday night.
LIMA, PERU - NOVEMBER 23: Pablo Mari of Flamengo lifts the trophy after winning during the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 between Flamengo and River Plate at Estadio Monumental on November 23, 2019 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Daniel Apuy/Getty Images)

Arsenal try to rescue Mari deal as Flamengo call it off

Arsenal are reportedly trying to salvage their deal for defender Pablo Mari, who was expected to sign for Arsenal before the end of the January transfer window.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal runs with the ball during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Arteta fears the worst with Mustafi

If you want an idea of how much Mikel Arteta has changed at Arsenal in a few weeks, then fans singing Shkodran Mustafi's name as he was stretchered off against Bournemouth tells you all you need to know.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 232: Blunted by the Blades

In this edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew and Anita discuss the draw with Sheffield United, the lack of goals from midfield,...

Arsenal player ratings vs Sheffield United: Saka stars

Here are our player ratings as Arsenal drew 1-1 with high-flying Sheffield United on Saturday, in a game they could and should have won.
Konstantinos Mavropanos in training with Arsenal (Photo by Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal look to move Mavropanos and Mustafi on this month

Konstantinos Mavropanos and Shkodran Mustafi are on the Arsenal list of potential outgoings this month, according to reports.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Mustafi signs with new agency who want exit meeting

Shkodran Mustafi signed with a new agency in the last week, and they're pushing for a meeting with the Arsenal hierarchy over an exit.

Arsenal could still sell Mustafi despite Chambers injury

Arsenal might still sell Shkodran Mustafi this month even though Calum Chambers will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury.
Arsenal's Danish striker Nicklas Bendtner (L) celebrates scoring the second goal with Moroccan striker Marouane Chamakh (R) during their FA Cup fifth round replay football match against Leyton Orient at the Emirates Stadium, London, England, on March 2, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ GLYN KIRK

Arsenal Banter XI of the Decade

It’s the end of another decade and what better way to finish up what has been mostly 10 years of pain for Arsenal fans by looking back at some of the worst players to pull on the famous red and white during that time?
Arsenal's German midfielder Mesut Ozil prepares to take a freekick during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium in London on December 15, 2019. (Photo by Ian KINGTON / IKIMAGES / AFP)

4-11 Arsenal players look set to leave after Manchester City defeat clarifies things

Alexandre Lacazette, Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lucas Torreira seem unlikely to be Arsenal players this time next year and the decisions made around the Manchester City game seemed to clarify that and a number of others who could go.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 09: Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal with Saed Kolasinac during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on December 09, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

7 Arsenal players to miss Liege with injury or suspension

Arsenal have racked up a total of seven players unavailable for the trip to Standard Liege on Thursday thanks to injury or suspension.
Calum Chambers with an Arsenal mascot (Photo via Twitter)

‘Bull****’: Arsenal players hit back at reports on treatment of mascot

A number of Arsenal players have responded to a viral video of their treatment of a mascot for the game against Norwich City this weekend.
Arsenal's Swedish Interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road in Norwich, eastern England on December 1, 2019. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP)

22 things I noticed as Arsenal bring back the banter era against Norwich

Freddie Ljungberg's first match as Arsenal manager didn't result in a win but it did give us a lot more entertainment, so here are 22 things I noticed during the game.
Frankfurt's German midfielder Dominik Kohr (C) reacts as Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi lies on the ground during their UEFA Europa league Group F football match between Arsenal and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Emirates stadium in London on November 28, 2019. (Photo by DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP / Getty Images)

David Luiz and Shkodran Mustafi join Arsenal injury list: Sead Kolasinac fit again

David Luiz and Shkodran Mustafi have joined Arsenal's injury list after the defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday, but Sead Kolasinac is fit again.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi admits he’s open to leaving Arsenal

Shkodran Mustafi has admitted that whilst he's still an Arsenal player with a contract to respect, he's open to talks over his 'next step'.
FLORENCE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 04: Daniele Rugani of Italy poses during the official portrait session at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on September 4, 2018 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Italian media speculate on Arsenal swap deal with Juventus

Shkodran Mustafi is still expected to leave Arsenal, either on a permanent deal or loan, when the transfer window opens and Juventus could be his destination with Daniele Rugani going the other way.
Arsenal's Brazilian striker Gabriel Martinelli (R) celebrates with Arsenal's German defender Shkodran Mustafi after scoring his team's third goal, his second, during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on October 30, 2019. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP / Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi receives support on social media after own goal (no, really)

Shkodran Mustafi received a lot of support from Arsenal fans on Twitter after scoring an own goal against Liverpool on Wednesday night.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 19: Granit Xhaka of Arsenal applauds the fans after the UEFA Europa League group F match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Arsenal FC at on September 19, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Liverpool and Manchester City playing with broadband while Arsenal fiddle with dial-up

On this week's Daily Cannon weekly podcast, we had a lengthy discussion about the Mesut Ozil/Unai Emery nonsense that s engulfing the club, but the podcasters also took some time out to compare Arsenal's football to Manchester City and Liverpool with hilarious results...
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal in action 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)

Mesut Özil, Hector Bellerin and Kieran Tierney feature in behind-closed-doors friendly against Reading

A number of Arsenal's senior stars were involved in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Reading over the international break, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Mustafi: I’m not the 2nd worst defender in the world

Shkodran Mustafi has given an interview to Der Spiegel in which he defends himself, saying he's 'not the second worst defender in the world' which means he's just going to be inundated with people telling him he's the worst.
TELFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 20: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal in the changing room after the Premier League 2 match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at New Bucks Head Stadium on September 20, 2019 in Telford, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Tierney and Bellerin set for starts: Predicted Arsenal lineup vs Standard Liege

Arsenal face Standard Liege in the second game of the Europa League group stage on Thursday, in the battle of the two top teams in Group F.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal London looks on during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi: If it’s possible I’m open to leaving

Shkodran Mustafi has publicly admitted he's open to 'taking the next step' by leaving Arsenal if possible, but he'll keep playing his football for the time being.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi back in contention for appearances after decision to stay

Shkodran Mustafi is back in Unai Emery's plans the same as any other player in the squad, according to the head coach himself.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal London looks on during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

What next for Shkodran Mustafi?

The European transfer deadline has passed, and Shkodran Mustafi is still somehow an Arsenal player.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Southampton FC at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Juventus consider Shkodran Mustafi move to replace injured Chiellini

Juventus are reportedly considering a late move to sign Shkodran Mustafi in a rumour that has Arsenal fans everywhere crossing their fingers.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi excluded from Arsenal squad again but doesn’t seem set to leave

Shkodran Mustafi has been left out of Arsenal's matchday squad to face Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports, but he still doesn't seem any closer to a transfer.

Shkodran Mustafi to Roma looking unlikely as they agree Chris Smalling loan deal

AS Roma's reported interest in Shkodran Mustafi looks like it isn't going to go anywhere, with the Serie A side loaning Chris Smalling from Manchester United instead.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal London looks on during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi’s father tells Arsenal to lower their £25m asking price

Shkodran Mustafi's father and agent has told Arsenal to lower their £25m asking price for the defender this summer, according to reports.

6 players who could leave Arsenal before European transfer window closes

We're heading into the final week of the European transfer window and while Arsenal can't purchase any players, there are up to six players who could leave.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal London looks on during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Di Marzio confirm Roma interest in Mustafi as player’s father speaks out

AS Roma are interested in Shkodran Mustafi, according to Di Marzio, with Arsenal reportedly demanding a €27m transfer fee.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Unai Emery: I think it’s positive for Elneny and Mustafi to leave

Unai Emery has admitted Mohamed Elneny and Shkodran Mustafi would be best off leaving the club before the European transfer deadline.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 28: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal looks on during the Emirates Cup match between Arsenal and Olympique Lyonnais at the Emirates Stadium on July 28, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Shkodran Mustafi ready to leave for Roma: Loan with option-to-buy proposed

Shkodran Mustafi is ready to leave Arsenal, with AS Roma interested in a loan with an option to buy, according to reports in Italy.
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 17: Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal London looks on during the 2019 International Champions Cup match between Arsenal London and FC Bayern Muenchen at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 17, 2019 in Carson, California. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)

2nd club shows interest in Shkodran Mustafi

Fenerbahce are the latest side to be linked with a loan move for Shkodran Mustafi as it becomes even clearer the German is not wanted at Arsenal.