Arsenal failed with deadline-day move for Greece international

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Arsenal are deemed to have failed with a deadline-day approach to pursue Greek defender Kostas Manolas from AS Roma. The centre-back had emerged as a transfer target for the Gunners during the dying stages of the transfer window, but they could not convince the Giallorossi into a sale.

According to Sky Italia, the north London side turned their attention to the former Olympiakos man after they failed with a bid to sign Jonny Evans from West Bromwich Albion. However, their attempt to sign Manolas also went in vain with the Italian outfit having little time to find a possible replacement.
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Kostas Manolas wants Roma to play their A game versus Lazio

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Greek centre-back Kostas Manolas has said that Roma must produce their best performance of the season if they are to come up triumphs against Lazio in the Derby della Capitale. The Giallorossi have won nine of their 11 matches this term and the form sees them just five points behind leaders Napoli with a game in hand. In the lead-up to the Lazio game, the Giallorossi defender urged his teammates to give their best showing of the campaign in order to beat their Capital rivals, he said: “We must give our heart and our playing style, so hopefully at the final whistle we will be the winners.

“It doesn’t matter who we are facing, we have to play our football and do our best, so we’ll give everything today. Every victory is important. Naturally, the derby also gives extra confidence, passion and motivation. We all want to win. To achieve that, we need our best performance of the season.”
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Mark Warburton Confident of Playing Time forVellios

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Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton claims that he is confident thatApostolosVellios will get his opportunities at the club if he continues to work hard.


Nottingham Forest have made a good start to the season and it is largely down to the club’s incredible strength going forward.

Even though there are plenty of quality forwards at the club, Nottingham Forest have been able to benefit immensely from the presence of Daryl Murphy. The summer signing from Newcastle United caused the club only around £ 2 million, but he has able to score four goals in just seven appearances for the team.

As a result,Warburton has not been able to provide plenty of first-team opportunities forVellios. The Greek international came up with six goals in his first season with Nottingham Forest in the 2016-17 season. He had come from Iraklis for around € 1.2 million. The lack of any first-team minutes with Nottingham Forest this season is starting to threaten his place in the Greek squad for the national team. Continue reading Mark Warburton Confident of Playing Time forVellios

VILLA TARGET GREECE STRIKER ATHANASIADIS

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One of the lowest scoring sides in the Sky Bet Championship last term Aston Villa are seeking to boost their chances upfront with the acquisition of Greece striker Stefanos Athanasiadis, according to reports. The player is a shock target for the English side but Steve Bruce wants a top striker on the continent to help with their goalscoring woes.

Villa finished in the 13th spot last term but they remain hopeful for a playoff spot this time. The target has been impressive in Greek football, netting game after game for PAOK. The player is expected to join big money signings Jonathan Kodija and Scott Hogan as the team try to overhaul their poor results of last season. Continue reading VILLA TARGET GREECE STRIKER ATHANASIADIS

RANIERI REQUIRES ‘SPECIAL DISPENSATION’TO JOIN NANTES

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Claudio Ranieri is the man Ligue 1 club, Nantes is looking up to, and is expected to take the reins of the club and lead them through to the next season.Ranieri, who was Leicester City former manager, is set to become the new manager for Nantes but due to his age, he requires a special dispensation.


During the 2015-16 season, Ranieri was the coach who led underdog team, Leicester to lift the Premier League Cup. However, following a poor run of form in the next season, he was sacked

Ranieri now has recently agreed to a two year contract with Nantes but since he is over 65 years of age, a special dispensation is required from France’s Professional Football League before he can take charge of the team.

Nantes Chairman, Waldermar Kita however believes that the French Football Federation is blocking the file.

“The league agrees, I believe that only the French Football Federation (FFF) with Mr. Domenech is blocking the file a little, I do not know why. What we are interested in is the experience as a footballer and coach, since we know very well that he has coached the biggest teams in Europe,” Kita said. Continue reading RANIERI REQUIRES ‘SPECIAL DISPENSATION’TO JOIN NANTES

GREECE Gives BELGIUM TOUGH TIME

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Disappointed Belgium went with a point after Michael Skibbe men surprised them with an unexpected 1-0 lead in their 2018 World Cup Qualifier match.


The first half of the match went goalless draw as the visitors were very tough at the back more.

An early second half goal from Mitroglou put Greece ahead of their host and brought more confidence into their pattern. The goal came out of nothing.Tachtsidis wanted a high ball more than Chadli and headed it forward in the general direction of the penalty area. Mitroglou reacted quicker than Ciman, running in behind him to sweep an emphatic curling half-volley across Thibaut Courtois and into the far corner.

Alderweireld of Belgium, in the 51st minute made an awesome through pass to Chadli on the right of the box.Stafylidis stumbles into him from behind but Chadli stayed firm without falling and ultimately won a corner. Had he gone down, Belgium might have been awarded a penalty.

Keeper Kapino’s amazing performance stopped Lukaku’s 59th minute close range shot, which was eventually an offside. The scoreline seemed ridiculous to The Reds and more pressure was on them. Continue reading GREECE Gives BELGIUM TOUGH TIME