Arsenal could be set to compete with Manchester United for the signing of Lazio defender Lorik Cana, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The former Sunderland player has impressed in his time at the Stadio Olimpico, having made the move from midfield to defence seamlessly, and has been eyed up by United manager David […]
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Arsenal join chase for Sevilla ace
Arsenal are the latest club to show an interest in Sevilla centre-back Federico Fazio, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The 27-year-old is fast becoming one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe at the moment, with Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool all linked with him in the last few months following a series […]
City pursue Gunners star
Manchester City are lining up a move for Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The Blues have made central defensive reinforcements their top priority for the summer transfer window in preparation for the possible exits of Joleon Lescott and Matija Nastasic, both of whom are out of favour at the […]
Liverpool news: Double defensive swoop on cards
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is considering a double swoop for Tottenham’s Jan Vertonghen and Arsenal skipper Thomas Vermaelen to boost his side’s defensive frailties. The Reds are currently fourth in the Premier League, six points ahead of fifth placed Tottenham Hotspur, and despite leading the goalscoring charts with 70, the club […]
Arsenal eye former Liverpool stopper
Arsenal are interested in signing former Liverpool defender Gabriel Paletta from Parma this summer, FootballDirectNews.com understands. The 28-year-old did not enjoy great success in his first spell in English football, making just eight appearances for Liverpool, but has come on leaps and bounds in the last few seasons in Serie […]
Arsenal to rival Liverpool for defender
Arsenal and Liverpool could go head to head for the signing of Southampton defender Dejan Lovren, FootballDirectNews.com understands. Reports today suggest that the Reds are keen to land the impressive Croatian centre-back, who only just signed for the Saints this season, in the upcoming summer transfer window, though an Arsenal […]