Tag: Sporting CP

Campbell to return to Arsenal in summer

Joel Campbell has confirmed that he will be returning to Arsenal at the end of the season when his loan spell at Sporting is up.

Joel Campbell in trouble over poor attitude

Joel Campbell is facing a fine over his behaviour according to reports from Portugal.
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Poor form leaves Joel Campbell’s future in doubt

All things considered, Joel Campbell has had a disappointing season thus far at Sporting.
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Loan watch: Limited minutes and cameo appearances across Europe

It was a frustrating case of deja-vu for Arsenal's players out on loan.
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Loan watch: Szczesny clean sheet, Asano and Moore make starts

Wojciech Szczesny kept another clean sheet and other players out on-loan across Europe over the past 48 hours.
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Loan watch: Assists for Crowley and Toral, Zelalem and others get debuts

There were starts for a few of Arsenal's players out on-loan during Friday and Saturday's fixtures across Europe, with contrasting results.
Panathinaikos Athens' Angelos Basinas (L) chases Arsenal London's Louis Morte Boa (R) during their Champions League group E clash in Athens, 09 December. / AFP / EPA / LOUISA GOULIAMAKI

Luis Boa Morte leaves scouting role to take job in Portugal

Luis Boa Morte has left his role as one of Arsenal's scouts to join Sintrense, a club in the third division back in his homeland.
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Loan watch: Crowley, Nwakali and Toral given starts

It wasn't a typically busy start to the weekend in terms of action across Europe for Arsenal's players out on loan this season, but a few made starts for their respective clubs with contrasting results.
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Loan watch: A MotM display, debut, assist and more

There was a Man of the Match display from Jack Wilshere, a Calum Chambers assist and a start for Jon Toral during Rangers' Cup victory over Motherwell in an action-packed Saturday for Arsenal loanees.
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Loan watch: Szczesny equals personal record, Nwakali and Crowley feature

There were minutes this weekend for Arsenal's more experienced players out on-loan but a few youngsters also featured across Europe as the top leagues returned to action after a winter break.
Gelson Martins

Arsenal and Manchester United linked with Portuguese winger – report

Arsenal and Manchester United have both been linked with Sporting Lisbon winger, Gelson Martins.
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Loan watch: Szczesny excellent, Asano assists; Chambers and Campbell feature

Wojciech Szczesny made a string of important saves, including a stop to deny M'Baye Niang's first-half penalty, keeping a hard-fought clean sheet as Roma prevailed over AC Milan on Monday evening.
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Campbell linked with permanent switch to Sporting – report

Joel Campbell, currently on his fifth loan spell away from the Emirates, has impressed in patches of good form for Sporting.

Cristiano Ronaldo on almost signing for Arsenal instead of Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about the time he almost signed for Arsenal instead of Manchester United.
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Loan watch – Goal and assist for Campbell in 3-0 win

Joel Campbell helped himself to a goal and an assist as Sporting CP beat Arouca 3-0 on Sunday evening.
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Fans in Portugal turning on Joel Campbell

According to reports coming from Portugal, Joel Campbell is struggling while on loan at Sporting because he can't seem to gel with manager, Jorge Jesus', plans.

Loan watch: Campbell dropped, Asano encouraging

There were mixed feelings for two of Arsenal's loanee players over this past week, with Joel Campbell's poor performance against Rio Ave meaning he was left on the substitutes' bench for Sporting's 4-2 win against Estoril Friday evening.

Loan watch: Campbell and Szczesny feature but both succumb to defeat

Joel Campbell (Sporting) and Wojciech Szczesny (Roma) both started for their respective loan sides, but neither were on the winning team this past Sunday.
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Joel Campbell keen to ‘continue working’ after Champions League disappointment

After Sporting lost 2-1 to Real Madrid in the Champions League, Joel Campbell made it clear that although it's not the best result, he wants to keep working.
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Loan watch: Campbell scores as minutes limited elsewhere

Joel Campbell was Arsenal's only loanee to start and complete the full 90 minutes on Saturday - and he netted a goal in Sporting's 3-0 victory over Moreirense.

Benfica and Sporting join race to sign Wilshere on loan, Roma still in the...

Benfica and Sporting have now joined the plethora of clubs reportedly interested in signing Jack Wilshere on loan before the transfer window closes.

Loan watch: Szczesny’s Roma throw away two-goal lead, Campbell plays for Sporting (videos)

Arsenal loanees, Wojciech Szczesny and Joel Campbell both featured for their temporary clubs on Sunday.

Wenger: Joel Campbell is a ‘victim of squad size’

Arsene Wenger spoke about Joel Campbell's loan move to Sporting during his pre-Watford presser on Friday and described the Costa Rican as a 'victim of squad size'.

Joel Campbell: ‘I was uncomfortable not playing’

Joel Campbell has revealed why he left Arsenal to spend the season on loan at Sporting and it's pretty much exactly what we all suspected.

Campbell trains with Sporting as he’s handed ‘cursed’ shirt

Joel Campbell will wear the number 7 shirt at Sporting, a move that has left some Sporting fans worried that he will be affected by the curse which seems to follow the shirt.

Arsenal back for Slimani – report

Arsenal were first linked with Islam Slimani back in May when he laughed at his £12m Transfermarkt valuation, and the latest reports claim that we're still 'tempted' to go for him.

Bryan Ruiz welcomes Joel Campbell to Sporting

Bryan Ruiz welcomed Joel Campbell to his new club, Sporting, after the forward completed his move to the Portuguese team this weekend.

“I came to be champion!” says Campbell after move

Joel Campbell has admitted that he joined Sporting to become a ‘champion.'
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joel Campbell of Arsenal in action during The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

‘He was the player I wanted’ says Jesus as Campbell deal is made official

Sporting’s manager, Jorge Jesus, has said that Joel Campbell was a player he wanted when he was manager of Benfica, but refused to be drawn further on the issue because the deal wasn't complete.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joel Campbell of Arsenal in action during The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Campbell expected to complete move this week as he flies to Portugal – report

Joel Campbell is expected to complete his loan move to Sporting Club de Portugal next week after the media in the country reported that he has already arrived in the country and is expected to undergo a medical some time after the weekend.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Joel Campbell of Arsenal in action during The Emirates FA Cup Sixth Round match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium on March 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Sporting Lisbon reignite interest in Joel Campbell – report

Sporting Lisbon have reportedly reignited their interested in Joel Campbell.

Arsenal linked with Carvalho…again

Arsenal are, reportedly, scouting William Carvalho as the transfer window turns to worn out rumours to fill its pages.

Islam Slimani doesn’t turn up to training – report

After being linked to Arsenal back in May, the Islam Slimani rumours have come around again.

Sporting brand Van Persie’s salary demands ‘a joke’

Robin van Persie may not find it as easy as he imagined to leave Fenerbahce this summer due to the wages he’s demanding.

Arsenal target Slimani laughs at £12m valuation

Arsenal target, Islam Slimani, gave an interview to Record, in which he laughed at his £12m valuation by Transfermarkt.

William Carvalho names Arsenal as his favourite English club

Portguese midfielder William Carvalho is linked with Arsenal a lot. He is physically huge, good at passing and plays at the base of the Sporting...

William Carvalho not for sale

by Lewis Ambrose Arsenal may have been handed a blow in the transfer market by Sporting Lisbon manager Jorge Jesus, who is insisting that William...

Arsenal send scouts to watch midfielder

by Lewis Ambrose An Arsenal scout was present at Portugal’s crushing 5-0 defeat of Germany in the semi-final of the u21 Euros in Czech Republic...

Arsenal not involved in midfield merry-go-round

by Lewis Ambrose With long-term rumoured Arsenal target Geoffrey Kondogbia completing a move to Internazionale, it wouldn't be surprised to see the Gunners linked with...

Arsenal to make £20m move for midfielder – report

Unless you have been living in a box with no 3G or WIFI you'll know that there has been a lot of talk about Sporting...