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Transfer News: Rangers eye Ghanaian defender Daniel Opare as a replacement for James Tavernier

Published

7 years ago

June 8, 2019

Rishap

Rangers News: Rangers have set their eyes on Ghanaian full-back Daniel Opare, according to The Scottish Sun.

The 28-year-old Antwerp right-back is cited as a replacement for James Tavernier should he opt to move away from Ibrox this summer.

The 27-year-old English right-back played a pivotal role for the Light Blues in the recently concluded season, bagging 17 goals and 14 assists in all competitions.

Furthermore, he was the Scottish Premiership’s top assists provider, a reminder that he plays as a right-back.

Opare- a worthy replacement for Tavernier?

The Ghanaian right-back made 23 appearances this season for Royal Antwerp, but his stats are underwhelming compared to that of Tavernier.

On the downside, Opare had his spells with various clubs over the course of his career that include Porto and Real Madrid B but he has failed to make a name for himself.

Furthermore, Opare is more a defensive-minded player and it remains to be known whether he could fill Tavernier’s void should he moves to Glasgow.

The Light Blues manager, Steven Gerrard, is aiming to halt their arch-rivals Celtic’s dominance next season with the help of the signings he made.

Willian to Arsenal: Latest Update and Twitter reactions

Published

6 years ago

August 11, 2020

Azhar Mohamed

Arsenal to announce Willian transfer soon

Arsenal have reportedly completed the signing of Willian Borges da Silva on a three-year contract worth £100,000-a-week according to Dailymail.

The Blues tried to hold down their star player but Willian wasn’t interested in a short deal given his age and found a better offer from the Gunners.

The 32-year old has been consistent for the Blues over the past few years and has displayed some serious performances ending his seven-year association with the club.

Chelsea's Willian in action. (Getty Images) — Chelsea’s Willian in action. (Getty Images)

Latest updates on Willian’s imminent move to Arsenal

Willian wrote an open letter thanking Chelsea fans who stood by the Brazilan in the ups and downs of his career at Stamford Bridge,

A OPEN LETTER TO THE FANS OF @ChelseaFC pic.twitter.com/ZUUEfwnx5d
— Willian (@willianborges88) August 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/willianborges88/status/1292513141763510278?s=20

Checkout Alyson Rudd’s article for the times in which she beautifully explains Willian’s time with the Blues and how he epitomised Roman Abramovich’s Chelsea. A must-read for both Arsenal and Chelsea fans.

Willian represented the joyous, Machiavellian side of Roman Abramovich, writes @allyrudd_times https://t.co/LeoFIdMxVL
— Times Sport (@TimesSport) August 11, 2020

Standard Sport’s Jack Rosser confirms the medical situation at London Colney.

Understand Willian has undergone his medical at Arsenal. #afc #cfc
— Jack Rosser (@JackRosser_) August 10, 2020

Here are some of the latest twitter reaction circling around the transfer story:

.@SkyKaveh on Willian: “I think what could be happening there is Arsenal’s social media department are filming some special unveiling they’re going to release today or sometime later this week. From everything we are hearing, he is going to be an Arsenal player very soon.” #afc
— afcstuff (@afcstuff) August 11, 2020

Willian during his medicals:

Medic: What's the color of London?

Willian: London is red.

Medic: Medical passed. Sign him up.
— WelBeast (@WelBeast) August 10, 2020

https://twitter.com/EPLStatman/status/1293146790414491648?s=20

Mikel Arteta wants to play Willian centrally next season – behind the striker. Rather than on the wing, they see him as a midfielder, a creator [Mirror] pic.twitter.com/O5lrPWK9mc
— AFTV (@AFTVMedia) August 11, 2020

Sky Sports News: Willian to Arsenal is almost done. What could be happening is Arsenal's social media department could be filming some special unveiling that they're going to release today or sometime later in the week.pic.twitter.com/eEptyNY0Y6
— Sash ~ (@ltarsenal) August 11, 2020

Obrigado, @willianborges88! Thanks for the memories. #OnceABlueAlwaysABlue https://t.co/dqilwYOoov
— amadí (@amadoit__) August 11, 2020

The Brazilian for Arsenal would give the club a different dimension to the game and add a great depth to their young squad.

When Arsenal do finally announce the signing it would mean they have beaten a host of clubs, including David Beckham’s new MLS franchise Inter Miami, Manchester United and several other clubs from Serie A. The player’s agent had earlier said that Willian had five different offers.

Willian might be the first of many signings as Arsenal are set for a busy summer as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his squad ahead of a new season that brings in a lot of expectations from him.