Tag: VfB Stuttgart

Mikel Arteta speaks with Folarin Balogun ahead of his debut against Dundalk (Photo via Twitter)

Arsenal striker in talks with Bundesliga club over free transfer

Folarin Balogun is in conversation with VfB Stuttgart over a possible transfer as he runs down his contract, according to a report in Germany.
VfB Stuttgart vs Bayern Münich, Bundesliga. Konstantinos Mavropanos takes a throw-in. VfB Pressefoto Baumann / Hansjürgen Britsch / Pool

Forgotten Arsenal man plays another 45 after injury

Konstantinos Mavropanos played another 45 minutes for Stuttgart at the weekend, as they returned to winning ways against Werder Bremen.
Konstantinos Mavropanos in training with Stuttgart (Photo via Mavropanos on Twitter)

Video: Mavropanos returns to training after injury

Konstantinos Mavropanos returned to individual training with VfB Stuttgart this week, following a procedure on a meniscus injury.
Konstantinos Mavropanos in training with Stuttgart (Photo via Mavropanos on Twitter)

Mavropanos already in pre-season training for 2020/21

Konstantinos Mavropanos is already in pre-season training for loan club VfB Stuttgart ahead of the 2020/21 Bundesliga campaign.
Arsenal's Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos (L) vies with West Ham United's French striker Sebastien Haller (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and West Ham at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2020.

Stuttgart want to sign Sokratis as well as Mavropanos

VfB Stuttgart are looking to sign Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos as well as Konstantinos Mavropanos, according to a report.
Konstantinos Mavropanos goes for the ball with FC Nürnberg (Photo via FCN.de)

Mavropanos holds Stuttgart medical as loan edges closer

Konstantinos Mavropanos held a medical with VfB Stuttgart as he closes in on another loan move for next season, according to a report.
Sporting director Sven Mislintat of VfB Stuttgart seen during the Second Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and 1. FC Nürnberg at Mercedes-Benz Arena on December 09, 2019 in Stuttgart, Germany.

Sven Mislintat experiences Arsenal VAR woes in Germany

We all know that VAR has not been Arsenal's friend this season but did you know that it also seems to be giving former Arsenal man, Sven Mislintat, a major headache in Germany, too?

Hertha BSC close in on Ascacibar: Could affect Xhaka deal

Hertha BSC are close to signing Stuttgart midfielder Santiago Ascacibar, throwing their move for Arsenal's Granit Xhaka into doubt.
ROSTOCK, GERMANY - AUGUST 12: Orel Mangala of VfB Stuttgart is challenged by Nils Butzen of Hansa Rostock during the DFB Cup first round match between Hansa Rostock and VfB Stuttgart at Ostseestadion on August 12, 2019, in Rostock, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Arsenal reportedly interested in 21-year-old Stuttgart midfielder Orel Mangala

Arsenal are one of five clubs interested in signing Stuttgart midfielder Orel Mangala, according to reports in Belgium.

Exclusive report and highlight compilation: Osei-Tutu shifted to right-wing – get the inside lowdown...

Jordi Osei-Tutu performed well in defeat to VfB Stuttgart on Monday, and we got the lowdown on his performance directly from his loan club.

Arsenal monitoring 19-year-old defender Ozan Kabak with £13.2m release clause

Arsenal are monitoring Stuttgart centre-back Ozan Kabak ahead of a possible summer move for the 19-year-old with a £13.2m release clause.

“It is a huge challenge”: Sven Mislintat Stuttgart deal details emerge

Sven Mislintat has signed a two year deal with VfB Stuttgart.
Sven Mislintat, Arsenal's former Head of Recruitment.

Sven Mislintat to become VfB Stuttgart Sporting Director

Sven Mislintat will become the new sporting director at VfB Stuttgart in a move Kicker are calling a 'coup' for the German club.

Asano picks up injury early on in clash with former club Stuttgart

Takuma Asano only lasted 13 minutes of Hannover's win over former club Stuttgart on Saturday, after picking up an injury early on in the match.
BREMEN, GERMANY - DECEMBER 02: Benjamin Pavard of Stuttgart looks dejected after the Bundesliga match between SV Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart at Weserstadion on December 2, 2017 in Bremen, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Sky reporter: Arsenal want Pavard but decision will have to wait until after World...

Arsenal are interested in Benjamin Pavard, but concrete negotiations and a final decision will have to wait until July, with the World Cup coming up in 10 days time.
HANOVER, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 24: Benjamin Pavard of VfB Stuttgart during the Bundesliga match between Hannover 96 and VfB Stuttgart at HDI-Arena on November 24, 2017 in Hanover, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Bongarts/Getty Images)

German media: Pavard wants to move to Arsenal

Benjamin Pavard wants to move to Arsenal this summer, according to reports in the German media.

Arsenal set to loan Asano out to the Bundesliga for a third year

Arsenal are set to loan Takuma Asano to Bundesliga club Hannover 96, after the Japanese International struggled to make an impact at fellow German club VfB Stuttgart.

Takuma Asano requests transfer to Portimonense

Takuma Asano contacted VfB Stuttgart head of sport Michael Reschke to try and secure a transfer to Portugal this month, according to reports.

Has Sven Mislintat identified another player for Arsenal?

Arsenal are keeping an eye on Stuttgart centre back, Benjamin Pavard, ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports.

Asano: I’ve become better after loan move to Stuttgart

Takuma Asano reckons that he's improved massively since going out on loan to Stuttgart.
Berkay Özcan

Everything you need to know about Berkay Ozcan

Stuttgart midfielder Berkay Ozcan is being linked with Arsenal.
Berkay Özcan

Ozcan: Arsenal is the club I want to join in the future

Stuttgart starlet Berkay Ozcan would like to play for Arsenal, but feels a move now would be too soon.
Tolaji Bola

Loan watch: Bola, Asano, Nwakali and Lucas all feature

Marc Bola, Takuma Asano, Kelechi Nwakali and Lucas Perez all featured for their clubs last weekend. 

Loan watch: Bramall makes league debut for Birmingham, Jenkinson injured, Mavididi

Arsenal left-back Cohen Bramall made his league debut for loan side Birmingham City and played 90 minutes in the Blues' 2-0 loss to Reading.

Arsenal loan update: Asano, Martinez, Mavididi and Bola in action

How did Arsenal's loanees get on at their respective teams this weekend?
Asano in action against Bielefeld.

Arsenal loan update: Bola unused at Bristol Rovers, Asano gets 55 minutes for Stuttgart

Arsenal loanees Marc Bola and Takuma Asano featured Bristol Rocers and Stuttgart respectively over the weekend.

Rudiger close to Chelsea move, rather than “dream club” Arsenal

Roma centre back Antonio Rudiger is close to a move to Chelsea this summer, rejecting any chance of a "dream" move to Arsenal as he'd previously hoped for.
Japan football player Takuma Asano celebrates after scoring a goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Thailand and Japan in Bangkok on September 6, 2016. / AFP / LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA

Arsenal officially confirm Asano has joined Stuttgart on loan

Arsenal have now officially confirmed that Japan international, Takuma Asano, will spend a second season on loan at Stuttgart next term.

Stuttgart extend Takuma Asano loan after failed work permit

Takuma Asano will spend another season with Stuttgart after he was once again denied a work permit to stay with Arsenal.
Takuma Asano

Arsenal blow as Takuma Asano is denied a work permit

Takuma Asano has once again been denied a work permit and will therefore remain at Stuttgart on loan next season.
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Loan watch: Asano wins league, Nwakali assists while Toral scores

It was a successful finish to an eventful weekend of European football for Arsenal's players out on-loan.
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Loan watch: Frustration for Arsenal’s loanees

A lack of minutes was once again the theme as only a few of Arsenal's players out on-loan featured for their clubs on Sunday and Monday's list of fixtures across Europe.
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Loan watch: Bielik, Crowley, Hinds and more feature

It was a mixed finish to the Easter weekend for Arsenal's loanees in action across Europe.
Berkay Özcan

Agent confirms Arsenal’s interest in Berkay Özcan

Berkay Özcan's agent claims that the German is on 'Arsenal's list'.
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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.

Asano almost as quick as Bellerin and Walcott

In case you didn't know, Arsenal's Japanese forward, Takuma Asano, is quite the speedster; in fact, he's almost as quick as Theo Walcott and Hector Bellerin.
Takuma Asano (R) in action during Stuttgart's 2-1 win over Sandhausen

Loan watch: Superb Crowley goal, Asano features

Two more of Arsenal's players out on-loan across Europe featured during Sunday's round of fixtures.

Asano starts as stunner wins it for Stuttgart

Takuma Asano started for Stuttgart as they won 2-1 at FC Heidenheim on Friday night.
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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.
Takuma Asano

Asano’s frustrations come amid praise from manager

Earlier this week, Kicker published an article highlighting Takuma Asano's dissatisfaction with his performances at VfB Stuttgart.