Arsenal confirm signing of Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos

Arsenal have confirmed that signing of Greek international, Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Borussia Dortmund. The 30 year old has signed a long term contract for a undisclosed fee reported to be around £16m.

He becomes Unai Emery's third signing after the arrivals of goalkeeper, Benard Leno from Bayer Leverkusen and Swiss defender Stephan Lichtsteiner from Juventus on a free transfer.

Speaking to the Arsenal website on his signing, he said;

"I feel very good, everything is special,"

"It is a beautiful moment and I am very happy that for the next years I will be here. Arsenal are one of the three biggest teams in the Premier League.

"I'm a normal defender. I like to defend. I like that my team doesn't take goals. I like a zero in the defence and I will do everything to help to achieve this goal."

He becomes the third straight Borussia Dortmund player to join Arsenal in seven months after the arrivals of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January.

Mohamed Salah extends Liverpool contract

Mohamed Salah has extended his contract with Liverpool by signing a new five year deal, which would see him remain at the Anfield club until at least 2023.

The 26 year old Premier league top scorer last season with 32 goals had a stellar first season with Liverpool at Anfield where he scored 44 goals in all competitions after he joined from Roma.

The Egypt international took that tally to 46 goals, with two goals for his country at the World Cup in Russia.

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp was over the moon regarding the contract extension asserting that;

"It demonstrates two things very clearly- his belief in Liverpool and our belief in him."

He reiterated, that the renewed contract was reward for the Egyptian's glorious season at Anfield.

"I think this news can be seen for what it is, rewarding a person who performed and contributed greatly for the team and the club last season." Klopp said.

Mo Salah won the PFA player of the season award and the Football Writer's Association award last season.

His goals helped Liverpool to a fourth place finish last season and the Champions league final.

Jack Wilshere confirm Arsenal departure

Jack Wilshere has released a statement confirming that he would be leaving Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of June. His departure brings to an end a 17 year association with the club having being signed as nine year old in 2001.

His time at the club has been plagued by injuries, which has affected his ability to reproduce the early form that endeared him to the club's fans and other football lovers when he made his full debut as a 16 year old.

In spite of his largely injury free season for Arsenal which earned him a new contract on reduced terms; one he indicated he was willing to sign, the club's new manager Unai Emery wasn't enamoured by what he could offer, and ultimately decided to cut him loose, having been made known that he wasn't part of his plans following discussions with the Spaniard, which was the basis of Jack Wilshere's decision to leave.

During his time at the club, he made a total of 197 appearances in all competitions and won four trophies at the club, (two FA Cups and two Community shields).

Arsenal confirm signing of goalkeeper Bernd Leno

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of German goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

The 26 year old arrives from Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, where he spent seven years for a fee of £19.3m.

Arsenal manager had this to say about his second signing;

"We are very pleased that Bernd Leno will be joining us. Bernd is a goalkeeper of high quality and experience. He has been a top performer & regular number one goalkeeper with Leverkusen in the
Bundesliga for the past 7 years"

His arrival throws into question the futures of Petr Cech and David Ospina. Both are now expected to seek new pastures before the new season commences.

Arsenal agree fee for German goalkeeper

Arsenal have agreed a fee of £19.3m for Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno.

The 26 year old has been at the Bundesliga club since 2011 and he's not part of the German team at the ongoing World Cup.

The 6ft 3in Leno, who has made close to 300 appearances for Leverkusen would become the first choice at Arsenal when the transfer is completed. With the futures of Petr Cech and David Ospina still unclear. Both goalkeepers have just a year left in their respective contracts.

He would become Arsenal's second signing this summer after the capture of 34 year old Swiss defender Stephan Lichtsteiner on a free transfer from Juventus.

The club is reportedly still close to signing Uruguayan international midfielder Lucas Torreira for a fee in the region of £23m.

Arsenal agree £26m deal for midfielder Lucas Torreira

Accoding to report, Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira. The 22 year old, who is in the Uruguayan squad at the World Cup is reportedly available for a fee of £26.4m.

The 5ft 5in defensive midfielder has built a reputation has a hard working and a technical midfielder that is good with both feet.

He would become Unai Emery's second signing when the deal goes through. After the initial arrival of Swiss international captain Lichtsteiner on a free transfer from Juventus.

Arsenal are also set to confirm the signing of Greek defender Sokratis in July after they agreed a fee of £16m with Borussia Dortmund in May.

The club is reported to be interested in Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernard Leno according to a section of the German media.

Spain sack manager Lopetegui a day to World Cup appoints Fernando Hierro

The president of the Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales has announced the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui as coach just 48 hours before the country opens it's World Cup campaign against Portugal.

The reason for the dismissal of the 51 year old former Porto coach was down to the manner of his appointment as Real Madrid manager on Tuesday. A decision, the SFF president claimed, they were not aware of until five minutes before it was announced. And attempts made to delay the announcement didn't yield the desired result.

The decision to sack Lopetegui has left the Spanish national team in disarray. He leaves the job without suffering a defeat in 20 matches played over a two year period, having initially been appointed to the job after Euro 2016.

Former international and captain, Fernando Hierro would take charge of the team at the World Cup. Leaving his director of football position at the Spanish FA for the task.