December 25, 2017 - Matchplug Blog

Arsenal move ahead of rivals in the race to sign Bundesliga star

Arsenal have moved ahead of rivals Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen star, Leon Bailey.

The Jamaican winger has made a flying start to the season, as he has already netted 8 goals.

Chelsea were leading the race to sign Bailey as at last week, but The Sun is reporting that they have been leapfrogged by the Gunners.

Bailey came off the bench to score twice as Bayer came from behind to draw 4-4 at Hannover last week, he also scored the winner in 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the German cup.

The Gunners are believed to have sent scouts to watch him in both games.

Arsene Wenger is still looking for a replacement for Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain who left the club for Liverpool last summer.

Arsenal also faces the prospect of losing Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil next month, while the future of Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud remain in doubt.

Bailey may not be sold next month as the German looks to push for a top four finish.

He also just signed a new five years deal recently.

Manchester City star signs new two years deal after impressive start to the season

Manchester City defender, Nicholas Otamendi has signed a new two years deal at the Etihad.

The Argentine has been in inspired form this season, helping the Cityzens maintain an unbeaten start to the league season after 19 games.

Otamendi has featured in 18 of those matches, netting the winner against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The 29 years old has netted 5 times in all competitions this season.

Otamendi is the most reliable City defender this season, with Kompany and John Stones all getting injured and missing in action at some point in the season.

The Argentine reportedly had a deal until 2020, but Goal via Sun Sport is revealing that City have offered him a new two years extension.

He would be the latest of City’s players to sign new deals, with Gabriel Jesus in line for a new five years contract, while Fernandinho is reportedly close to signing a one year extension, and Kevin de Bruyne is also discussing a new 6 years deal worth more that £60 million.

Pep Guardiola is also reportedly interested in extending his stay with the Premier League champions despite failing to agree new deals at Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Liverpool dealt huge blow as transfer target insists he is not leaving next month

Liverpool’s hopes of Landing PSG’s Javier Pastore has been dealt a major blow, as the Argentine insists he would not be leaving the Parc des Princes next month.

The Argentine play maker has been left frustrated by the lack of playing time he has had to deal with in the French capital.

The arrival of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar has seen him drop down the perking order in Unai Emery’s team.

The Spanish boss even prefers Julian Draxler, Angel di Maria and fellow Argentine Giovanni de Celso to Pastore.

However, Pastore has insisted he is happy to remain at the club.

According to Sun Sport, the attacker who has been linked with a move to Liverpool has just under two years left on his current deal, but he remains committed to the French side.

Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen to add Pastore’s creativity to his team, especially if Phil. Coutinho leaves Merseyside next month.

Pastore has enjoy some playing time recently, as Emery continues to rotate some of his midfield players.

Despite his limited appearance this season, he has scored 8 goals for PSG.

Day: December 25, 2017

Arsenal move ahead of rivals in the race to sign Bundesliga star

Manchester City star signs new two years deal after impressive start to the season

Liverpool dealt huge blow as transfer target insists he is not leaving next month

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