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Zelalem Leaves Arsenal On Loan But Long-term Questions Remain

... week, three years on, Zelalem is heading to the Dutch second division to play the second half of his season at VVV Venlo. It is not a loan move that inspires much confidence in his future. He spent last season with Rangers in the Scottish Championship, where he started 22 matches and showed glimpses of how good he can be. But this is a sideways move after that, when he should be heading upwards. Zelalem’s natural talent has always been obvious but he has not made the physical development that Arsenal were hoping for. Arsene Wenger admitted last week that his prodigy had not matured as quickly as was planned and said that Zelalem was “a little bit behind on body structure”. Of course central midfielders can afford to be small but Zelalem looks skinny in a way that might not survive the engine rooms of Premier League midfields. Arsenal eyeing Barcelona coach as new Head of Youth Develop. But Arsenal certainly still have faith in Zelalem to come good. That is why they offered him a new contract to keep him out of the hands of Borussia Dortmund. Zelalem was born in Germany and Dortmund wanted to take him back there on a free transfer but Wenger extended ...

Arsenal Dealt Blow In Epl Race, Falls To Watford

... about both of Watford's goals, but the visitors were more than worthy of their halftime advantage after dominating every aspect of the opening period. Transfer Deadline Day: Who's on the move? Latest signings, rumors. Arsenal was unrecognizable after the break. The introductions of Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in place of Olivier Giroud and Ramsey helped, but a much-needed rise in intensity was the most crucial factor. Iwobi was the catalyst for Arsenal as he created his side's best chance of the game in the 50 th, only to see Walcott's shot saved by the feet of Heurelho Gomes. Iwobi took matters into his own hands 10 minutes later as he converted the relatively subdued Alexis Sanchez's cross to the back post with a delicate volley back across goal. But that proved to be as good as it got for Arsenal, as Watford, inspired by a string of Gomes saves, held out for a crucial victory. The Brazilian goalkeeper did require assistance from the woodwork, as substitute ...

Transfer News And Gossip From Wednesday's Papers

... though his parent club were playing at home on Tuesday night. The Reds’ hierarchy were made aware of the 26-year-old’s whereabouts. There is no suggestion he was acting without the club’s permission and he was later confirmed to join Palace on loan. Antonio Conte missed out on Celtic keeper Craig Gordon - and that forced him to block Asmir Begovic’s £10 million switch to Bournemouth. Chelsea reserve Begovic was keen, because he wanted to play more regular football rather than remain as back-up to Thibaut Courtois. But boss Conte would not sanction his exit until he found a replacement, and they could not persuade Gordon to quit Celtic. The Scotland international is now set to sign a new three-and-a-half year contract. Gordon isn't replacing Begovic — which suits Chelsea boss Conte just fine (Photo: PA / Rex features). Ronald Koeman refused to sanction the £15 million sale of James Mc Carthy, because he sees the midfielder forming the foundation of a trophy-winning team. Many Everton fans assumed Mc Carthy would be sold ...

Arsenal Loan Out Three Youth-team Players On Quiet Deadline Day At The Emirates

... Pete O'Rourke believes Mavididi will move to Charlton where he is likely to get more game time under his belt. Charlton sold Ademola Lookman to Everton in this window and have been looking to bolster their own squad this month. Arsenal striker Stephy Mavididi set to join Charlton on loan. #afc #cafc #Deadline Day. 9:01 AM. FA Cup tie to be switched. Forget about transfer deadline day for a moment, I know it's hard to do. For Sutton fans TDD isn't even on their radar - it's all about the FA Cup and their dream tie with Arsenal looming large next month. This morning there's some mild suggestion that the fifth round tie will be moved from Gander Green to the Emirates with revenue split between the two clubs. Surely this can't be allowed to happen. If the FA really want to put the magic back into ...

Arsenal Eyeing Barcelona Coach As New Head Of Youth

... are considering a move for Barcelona’s Pep Segura as new Head of Youth, but could yet face competition from a series of leading Premier League clubs. The Emirates hierarchy have been pondering alterations to leadership roles in their academy set-up for a number of months, particularly due to disappointing results by their sides. The club got knocked out of the 2016-17 Youth Cup at just the third-round stage, in a 1-0 defeat to Blackburn Rovers, a performance considered unacceptable given the quality of the player in the set-up. Arsenal have been monitoring a series of options to come in and head up their entire academy structure, but Segura has emerged as a leading candidate. Read more. Arsenal, African football and Trump- 'Invincible' Lauren opens up. The 56-year-old Catalan is one of the most highly-rated youth coaches in the game, and was previously Technical Manager at Liverpool’s Academy from 2009 to 2012, before moving to Barcelona as Head of their Professional Phase. The role involves overseeing the production of players through the Catalan club’s famed La Masia youth set-up, as well as the ...

Hosts' Title Challenge Looks To Be Over After Shock Defeat At The Emirates

... On comes Walcott. Wenger has decided to inject some pace at half time, bringing off Giroud. Theo is heading out to the right with Sanchez playing through the middle. AND WE'RE OFF for the second half. 8:39 PM. HALF TIME. Boos ring out as the players exit the pitch following a stunningly poor first 45 minutes for Arsenal. Even after the second goal it looked more likely that we were heading for 3-0 than 2-1. Sure, the first goal felt like a bit of a fluke, only slipping past Cech due to a deflection from Aaron Ramsey. But the second was really the first half in a nutshell: careless from Arsenal, direct and determined from Watford. If not for quick reactions from Cech, Janmaat would have added to the margin. It's a long way back for the home side. 8:28 PM. 41 mins. Still waiting on a response from Arsenal. Even when they've managed to get into dangerous positions, as with Iwobi a moment ago, they look indecisive and Watford has an opportunity to ...