Tag: Sporting Lisbon

Arsenal's Spanish manager Mikel Arteta reacts from the sidelines during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg football match between FC Bayern Munich and Arsenal FC in Munich, southern Germany on April 17, 2024. (Photo by ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal set for summer spending spree as they target key positions

Arsenal's transfer plans revealed as Arteta seeks European breakthrough. Could the Premier League schedule be holding English clubs back?
FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 19: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP before the start of the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and KRC Genk at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Arsenal challenging Chelsea for €80m 20yo

Arsenal are interested in defender Ousmane Diomande, but face competition from Chelsea and Juventus. Get the latest on this potential transfer saga.
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the Portuguese League football match between Sporting CP and Gil Vicente FC at the Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on December 4, 2023. (Photo by CARLOS COSTA/AFP via Getty Images)

€100m striker’s agent set for talks amid Arsenal and Chelsea links

Arsenal and Chelsea are locked in a transfer battle for Portuguese top scorer Viktor Gyökeres. Can the Gunners compete with Chelsea's financial muscle to land the in-form striker?
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal to sign prolific €100m Swedish striker?

Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres' Liga NOS success sparks transfer interest from Arsenal & Chelsea. Can he replicate his form in the Premier League?
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring during the Portuguese League football match between Rio Ave FC and Sporting CP at the Rio Ave FC - Dos Arcos stadium in Vila do Conde, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal scout prolific 36-goal striker again as he assists another

Arsenal send an official to scout Sporting Lisbon's Ousmane Diomande and Viktor Gyokeres in a crucial cup tie. Both players impressed, with Gyokeres assisting a goal. Will Arsenal invest big to bring them to London this summer? Read the full story.
LEIPZIG, GERMANY: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig reacts during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena on January 13, 2024. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Arsenal’s missed Mbappé opportunity

Arsenal's transfer plans take a turn! With Mbappé's move likely, Biereth's loan future uncertain & €100m+ targets in Portugal, will the Gunners spend big or focus on Biereth's return?
Sporting Lisbon's Swedish forward #09 Viktor Gyokeres reacts during the UEFA Europa League last 32 second leg football match between Sporting CP and BSC Young Boys at the Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on February 22, 2024. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

Big Arsenal spends, uncertain returns, and departures on the horizon: Transfer roundup

Arsenal's transfer plans in flux! Missed Mbappé domino effect & Biereth loan uncertainty. Will €100m+ Lisbon stars join? Ramsdale's future shaky. Get all the latest Arsenal transfer news & rumours!
WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 09: Joao Palhinha of Fulham arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham FC at Molineux on March 09, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

How much would Joao Palhinha cost Arsenal?

Could Joao Palhinha take Arsenal's midfield to the next level? Get the latest on this potential transfer, his career, value, and why he's wanted.
Arsenal's German-born Portuguese defender Cedric Soares claps fans after the UEFA Europa League Group A football match between Arsenal and FC Zurich at The Arsenal Stadium in London, on November 3, 2022. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

From high wages to new horizons: Unwanted Arsenal man in demand 

Out-of-favour Arsenal defender Cedric Soares attracts surprise transfer interest from Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Besiktas, hinting at a possible January move.
FARO, PORTUGAL - JULY 19: Ousmane Diomande of Sporting CP before the start of the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and KRC Genk at Estadio Algarve on July 19, 2023 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

Arsenal hold meeting with Diomande’s family in pursuit of Sporting star

Arsenal step up their pursuit of Sporting's Ousmane Diomande, holding a family meeting and scouting him at AFCON, amidst interest from Newcastle United.
Sporting Lisbon's Mozambican forward #21 Geny Catamo gestures during the Portuguese league football match between Boavista FC and Sporting CP at the Estadio do Bessa Seculo XXI in Porto, on October 30, 2023. (Photo by MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal scout Sporting Lisbon’s Geny Catamo for January move

Arsenal targets Geny Catamo amidst other Premier League interest, while Feyenoord emerges as a potential step for the player's development.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - JANUARY 21: Sacha Boey of Galatasaray looks on during the Super Lig match between Galatasaray and Antalyaspor at NEF Stadyumu on January 21, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Defender tipped to join Arsenal, ex-Arsenal favourite wanted as replacement

Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing former Arsenal player Hector Bellerin to replace right-back Sacha Boey, who is tipped to join the Gunners.
Juventus' Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny leaves the pitch after suffering a chest pain during the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals first leg football match between Juventus and Sporting CP, on April 13, 2023 at the Juventus stadium in Turin. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Szczesny substituted after breathing difficulties v Sporting

Arsenal's former goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny experienced breathing difficulties during the Europa League quarter-final match between Juventus and Sporting Lisbon.