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[Photos] Dani Ceballos trains at London Colney for the first time after joining Arsenal

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Nithyanand
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Dani Ceballos

Dani Ceballos was the second transfer of this window for Arsenal, as he joined on a loan deal from Real Madrid.

The creative midfielder will be a great addition to the team and it will be quite something to see him link up with players like Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira.

And it is encouraging to see that he has hit the ground running already as he started training in London Colney. The official website had posted some photos showing the midfielder in action.

The start of the Premier League is not too far away and players need to be in top condition to succeed on the pitch. Ceballos is a player who has a real point to prove after his tenure at Real did not go the way he would have liked.

He has been chosen by the club as the replacement for the recently departed Aaron Ramsey. This is given further credence by the fact that Ceballos was given the No. 8 previously worn by the Welshman.

Here are some pics:

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Arsenal will be in action in the Emirates Cup on Sunday and this may be the first time that the fans get to see him play. For those who have seen him on YouTube or play in Spain, they know what kind of skill set Ceballos brings to the field. If you do not know much about him, you will be surprised by his dribbling skills and ability to break through the lines.

The North London club have done well to get such a talented midfielder without parting with much money. Fans and the club will be hoping that Ceballos is able to repay the faith that has been shown in him. It appears that Arsenal are not yet done in the transfer market even after bringing in a player like Ceballos.

The squad needs to be as strong as possible in order to push for a return to the Champions League. Players like the Spaniard would certainly play a huge role in that regard and it will be interesting to see how he is able to gel with his new teammates. It does promise to be an exciting season for the Gunners.

Arsenal confident of completing transfer deals for three more players this summer

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Nithyanand
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Those in charge of the Gunners are confident that the club will be able to make more signings after they confirmed the arrivals of Dani Ceballos and William Saliba.

The deadline for the transfer window is the 8th of August and the North London club feel that they can pull off more transfers.

As per reports from the Independent, Unai Emery is confident that the club can sign as many as three more players. This includes Kieran Tierney, Wilfried Zaha and potentially one more player.

As for Zaha, the path to bringing him to the Emirates has become complicated by the sudden interest that is being shown by Everton who are ready to bid £60m for the winger and they are also willing to offer Cenk Tosun as part of the deal.

But despite the interest that is being shown by the Merseyside club, the North London club are confident that the club can pull off a move for the Ivorian.

The player wants to come and if the club is able to match what Everton are willing to offer, it will surely tempt Crystal Palace into selling Zaha. Apart from this move, another long-running transfer involving the Gunners could be set to come to an end.

Arsenal are quietly confident that they can get the deal for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney over the line. The Emirates club have already made two bids for the defender which have been rejected but there is not much difference between what the London club is offering and the Scottish club’s valuation so a deal could happen soon.

Celtic are just unhappy with the way that the Gunners are structuring the payment for Tierney but once that is sorted, the Scot should be at the Emirates. It has so far been an encouraging window for Arsenal but there is still a lot of work to be done.

It is good to know that the club is working to bring more players in as that will only benefit the whole squad and what they are trying to do for the upcoming season. With the help of players such as Zaha and Tierney fans will be hoping that the club can finally get back into the Champions League.

Arsenal to submit €40m bid for Everton Soares, Player keen on joining

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Nithyanand
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Predicted Arsenal Line-up

Arsenal completed their second and third signings of the summer and they could be all set to add one more to that list.

According to Brazilian outlet UOL, the North London club are getting ready an offer of around £36m(€40m) for Gremio winger Everton Soares. They are offering this amount to ensure that the Brazilian club accepts the offer that has been put on the table.

But the deal is not as straightforward for the Emirates club like it to be as they are facing some competition for Everton in the form of Italian club Napoli.

The good news for Arsenal is that the winger reportedly prefers a move to the Emirates instead of Naples, according to the report in UOL.

Everton was one of the stars of the recently concluded Copa America is which he was a big part in helping Brazil win the tournament. The player even went on to win the man of the match award in the final and also was joint top scorer to boot.

Speaking on the club’s interest in Everton, former Gunners striker Jeremie Aliadiere said:

‘He was quick and sharp and skilful but he wasn’t very strong and in the Premier League you need to be. I am not so sure that a winger is an area where Arsenal need to buy at the moment.’

Those skills were on full display for the Brazilian national team and that is probably a reason as to why the club are after Everton. Arsenal do not really have a skillful presence in the wing area and that has been hampering the way the club constructs attacks.

Unai Emery likes to make use of wingers but it is a shame that the club does not have any natural wingers at the moment. The good news is that there are a couple of exciting youngsters coming up in the form of Reiss Nelson and Bukayo Saka.

Everton would certainly be an exciting addition to this squad but the Gunners will have to act quickly if they are to go ahead of the competition for Everton.

The 8th of August is the deadline for Arsenal to bring anyone and that isn’t too far away. Fans will be happy with the transfers that have already been made and will be hoping that the club can add more players.

Deal agreed in principle: Arsenal in final stretch to sign Nicolas Pepe

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Nithyanand
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As per the latest reports coming from L’Equipe in France, Arsenal are one of the four clubs alongside Liverpool to have agreed on a deal in principle worth £72m for Nicolas Pepe with LOSC Lille.

The other two clubs are from Italy and they are said to be Inter Milan and Napoli. It is now up to the player to make a decision on his future. On the other hand, Le10 Sport are claiming that race is between Arsenal and Napoli for Pepe’s signature with both clubs in the ‘final stretch’ to sign the 24-year-old.

Speaking on the move, Lille president Gerard Lopez said:

‘For Pepe, we have received four acceptable offers from four big clubs. Napoli have made a bid for Pepe which satisfies our €80m (£72m) demand.

‘Up to the player now to decide where to go, with the contract offers made by the four clubs.

‘Pepe will come back from holiday on Monday and I think he’ll decide in the middle of the week.’

After a stellar season in France, Pepe has become one of the most wanted players in the world and the fact that four big clubs are chasing him is proof of how good he has been. The winger was brilliant for an impressive Lille and he finished the season with 22 goals in Ligue 1 alone.

These performances and his all-round skills have put him on the radar of many clubs and it is no surprise that Arsenal are after him. The North London club have already made three signings so far with two of them being announced yesterday.

But despite those players coming in, none would be as exciting as the potential arrival of Pepe who is one of the best wingers working today. This is something that the club have been lacking for some time now. It will be helpful for the club to have a player with this sort of a profile.

If Pepe were to end up with the Emirates club, he might find the new environment of the Premier League a little tough to deal with but the indications so far are that he can thrive wherever he is. The level of competition for Pepe’s signature means that getting any deal done is not going to be easy.

The thought of having Pepe team up with Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette is one that will have the Arsenal fans drooling over what they can do. But for this to become a reality it is a little difficult so fans must be cautious with their optimism. There is still some time left in the window and anything can happen, we will have to wait and see.

Mesut Ozil brutally trolls Tottenham on Twitter, Arsenal fans will just love this

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Nithyanand
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Mesut Ozil

A Tottenham fan had tried to make fun of Arsenal star Mesut Ozil and the German replied with a hilarious remark. The fan was trying to say that Ozil is anonymous and posted a Spurs team photo where there seemed to be a missing person in the photo.

The German did not take this lying down and responded with a dig at the Gunners rivals’ trophy cabinet. He said on Twitter:

And as expected, the Arsenal fans made sure that they celebrated this tweet and some of their reactions were made of pure joy. One particular fan said:

This was just some fun banter but the Arsenal fans were celebrating this and in no time, the tweet from Ozil went viral as more and more people picked up on it. This also shows that fans can’t just make a remark on a player and expect them to take it without giving back.

Ozil is not usually the man to reply in such a manner and that made this particular tweet even more memorable for the fans. It can be safely said that the fan who tweeted first will not be checking his Twitter anytime soon.

When both the clubs face off against each other in the North London derby on the 1st of September, it promises to be an exciting encounter but with a little extra spice this time. Ozil will want to prove that he can do the talking on the pitch as well and will play with a point to prove.

The rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham has become a little more intense these days as Spurs have finally started finishing ahead of the Gunners. They have moved to a new stadium and are buying some of the best talents available today.

But when a fan decides to make fun of a rival team’s star such as Ozil, there are going to be repercussions. Arsenal fans will be hoping that the German will be able to bring this same kind of intensity and passion to the field for the upcoming season.

‘Bosnian Hulk’, Fans react as Kolasinac fights off armed thugs bare handed to save Mesut Ozil

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Nithyanand
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Sead Kolasinac

Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac fought off two men during a carjacking attempt on teammate Mesut Ozil’s car.

In a video that is being circulated on Social Media, Kolasinac is seen jumping out of the car to confront both the thugs who had pulled alongside the car on mopeds. The attackers ran off immediately after seeing the defender.

When the club was asked how the two players were doing, an Arsenal spokesperson said(as per Guardian):

‘We have been in contact with both players and they are fine.’

This is not the first time that something like this has happened to a footballer as Andy Carroll of West Ham United was threatened at gunpoint on his way back from a training session. Ozil and Kolasinac were lucky to escape without any serious problems and the bravery that was shown by the Bosnian has to be lauded here.

Here is the video:

Speaking on the incident, a spokesperson for Scotland Yard said:

‘It was reported that suspects on motorbikes had attempted to rob a man who was driving a car. The driver, along with his passenger, managed to get away unharmed and travelled to a restaurant in Golders Green, where they were spoken to by officers.’

Here are some fan reactions:

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The 25th of July was one of the most eventful days involving Arsenal and fans will not be in a hurry to forget it. It started off with the Gunners confirming their second and third signings of the summer in the form of Dani Ceballos and William Saliba. And it ended with this potentially scary encounter that thankfully did not end in a bad way.

We tend to look at footballers as people from other planets but the fact is that they too are human beings and can be prone to such incidents. The club will be looking to talk to both Ozil and Kolasinac and ensure that they are feeling safe in the city.

Affectionately known as the Bosnian Hulk, Kolasinac has become somewhat of a cult figure during his time at the Emirates. His reputation within the Gunners fan base would surely have gone up following this courageous defense that he put up when faced with a life-threatening situation. But more than anything, fans will be happy that the duo and their wives were able to get away without facing any harm.

Sky Sports journalist reveals Arsenal are still very close to Kieran Tierney deal

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Nithyanand
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Kieran Tierney is a target that Arsenal have been chasing for some time now and as per Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol, the Gunners are very close to agreeing a deal with Celtic.

He took to Twitter to provide some clarification on the deal and he said:

‘Difference between what Arsenal are offering for Kieran Tierney and what Celtic want is “only a couple of million pounds”. Player is happy at Celtic but would like the chance to speak to Arsenal if deal can be agreed.‘

This is very good news for the London club as they have already made a couple of bids for Tierney and that is an indication of how much they want him at the Emirates. He is an exciting addition and at the age of 22, he has many years left in him so it will be very beneficial for the Arsenal defense to have him at the club.

Celtic are demanding a fee in the region of £25m but the problem has been with the way that the North London club have structured the deal. This has caused problems in the negotiations so far with the Scottish club wanting more money upfront for their star defender.

Arsenal’s failure to qualify for the Champions League has really impacted their transfer budget in a bad way and that has made deals such as the one for Tierney a little more complicated than it would have been. Sorting out the defense is one of the most important tasks that Arsenal manager Unai Emery has on his hand.

The potential arrival of Tierney will make sure that the left-hand side of the Gunners defense is taken care of for years to come. It would also allow Nacho Monreal to play in a more central role and that will really benefit Emery if and when he chooses to use a 3 man backline.

As the difference between the two clubs is only a couple of millions of pounds, fans will be hoping that the deal can be concluded in a swift manner. There isn’t a lot of time left in the transfer window so Arsenal will have to move quickly.

Official: Arsenal complete Dani Ceballos loan deal, shirt number revealed

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Nithyanand
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Unai Emery

Arsenal have officially confirmed that Dani Ceballos has signed on a loan deal from Real Madrid after the offer from the London club was enough to convince the midfielder to come to England.

Apart from this bit of news, Arsenal fans also got to know what shirt number he will be wearing for the 2019/20 season along with his possible debut.

Ceballos will take on the No. 8 that was made vacant when Aaron Ramsey left on a free transfer for Juventus. Speaking on the loan deal, Gunners manager Unai Emery said:

‘We’re excited to see Dani join us. He is a talented player with big technical ability, creativity and precision.’

Ceballos is a highly rated midfielder in Spain even though he has not been able to hold down a regular place in the Real Madrid midfield. As a result of this Real manager, Zinedine Zidane has deemed him to be surplus to requirements for the upcoming season.

And according to reports in Spanish publication AS, the reason that convinced Ceballos to choose the North London club was the promise of first-team football that manager Unai Emery had given the player. He could play as much as 40 games in the 19/20 season and that is what the midfielder wants.

He is thought to be the one chosen as the replacement for outgoing midfielder Aaron Ramsey and this is further proven by the fact that Ceballos has been given Ramsey’s number.

The Spaniard is a creative presence in the center of midfield that can break through the lines and can dribble very well. Those who have seen him will surely see some traces of Santi Cazorla in his playing style.

Now that the center of midfield has been taken care of, it is time for the Gunners to look at other areas in the squad that need reinforcement. They are still after a couple of players in the defensive department and they do not have much time to wrap up these deals.

Arsenal have done well to get a talented midfielder from Real Madrid on a loan as that will not have a huge impact on their transfer budget. Ceballos becomes the Gunners second signing of the summer and fans will be excited to see who else comes to the club in the coming weeks.

David Ornstein: Arsenal will next announce the signing of William Saliba

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Nithyanand
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Arsenal Predicted Lineup

After Arsenal announced the arrival of Dani Ceballos, it is time for them to confirm the arrival of another player in the form of French center back William Saliba.

This was confirmed by BBC journalist David Ornstein who took to Twitter and spoke about the deal. He said:

‘After Dani Ceballos arrival, Arsenal will next announce William Saliba. #AFC interest dates back to autumn, formalised Feb/Mar. Late Tottenham approach caused delay + was considered but 18yo stuck to initial choice & signed 5yr deal. Loan back non-negotiable condition.‘

This is good news for the club as they have been locked in negotiations with French club Saint Etienne for a long time. It is also significant that the club have been able to see off late interest from Tottenham and convince Saliba to choose the Emirates.

Though it is a shame that the Gunners will not have him for the upcoming season as the French club have insisted that the defender be sent back to France on a loan deal. But on the flip side, this gives Saliba a chance to further establish himself in the top flight of French football and continue his footballing education.

The French center back is one of the most highly rated defenders in the footballing world and given another season, there definitely would have been more clubs looking into his signature. And the fact that the Gunners have stolen a march on their rivals including Tottenham is something to be happy about.

When Saliba comes to the Emirates for the 2020/21 season, he will come as a more improved and matured player. This will surely benefit Arsenal in the long-term as it allows them the chance to sort out their defense for the foreseeable future.

Saliba will become the third signing made by the Gunners after the arrivals of Gabriel Martinelli and Dani Ceballos. It promises to be an exciting season and the club will be looking to once again get back into the Champions League.

They came very close last season and will be looking to improve upon their performance this time around. And fans will want a player of Saliba’s talent to play in the Champions League when he finally starts playing for the Gunners so the club will try to give him that.

Unai Emery admits that Marco Asensio injury is ‘bad news’ for Arsenal

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Nithyanand
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Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has admitted that an injury suffered by Real Midfielder Marco Asensio may have ended the Gunners’ chances of signing Dani Ceballos on a loan deal.

Asensio got injured during the North London club’s clash against Real Madrid and was stretchered off the field. It is suspected that the Spaniard has ruptured his ligaments and could be on the sidelines for a long time.

When Emery was asked about the injury and whether it would affect the Ceballos move, he said(as per Metro):

‘Really our target in the match was not to take injuries and they have maybe a big injury with Asensio, it’s bad news for them and also for us. I don’t know if it can change something.’

Real manager Zinedine Zidane was worried about Asensio and the duration of the injury but he did not say anything about whether the Ceballos deal would be affected by this particular injury.

If this were to be the case then it would be a real shame for Arsenal as they had the deal all but officially sealed up. The North London club have been in negotiations with Real over the loan transfer of Ceballos and getting him to the Emirates would be a really good move going forward.

Even if they do not get an option to buy the midfielder at the end of the loan deal, the club would really benefit from having such a player at the club.

Ceballos is thought of by the Gunners to be the player that could replace the outgoing Aaron Ramsey who departed on a free transfer to Juventus. And from what we have seen from the Spaniard so far, there is every indication that he could definitely be the man for the job.

Despite the injury suffered by Asensio, there does not seem to be any other indication that the move for Ceballos would be affected. Arsenal will feel confident that they have sealed the deal for the midfielder and will certainly have started making arrangements for an official announcement to be made.

Ceballos is the kind of player that will add an extra dimension to the Arsenal midfield. Fans will hope and pray that he can help propel the club back into the Champions League.

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