Sardar Azmoun
Lyon News: Les Gones strike deal with Sardar Azmoun
Sardar Azmoun has reportedly reached a pre-contractual agreement with Ligue 1 giants Olympique Lyon. Azmoun closes in on dream Lyon move Les Gones had been tracking Sardar Azmoun during the last summer transfer window but decided to walk away from the deal after failing to reach an agreement with Zenit. The Iran international is set to become a free agent once his contract with the Russian giants ends. The 26-year-old is not keen on extending his deal with the club which had given Lyon hopes of signing him eventually. The striker is seen as a great replacement for the likes of Islam Slimani and Karl Toko Ekambi who would be leaving the club for the African Cup of Nations next month. According to L’Equipe, the French giants have offered the player a four-and-a-half-year contract which he ha...
Striker with 37 international goals says Tottenham tried to sign him in the summer
Sardar Azmoun claimed that Tottenham made an offer for his services in the summer, as quoted by Football Italia. It is alleged that Zenit Saint Petersburg knocked back bids from the likes of Spurs, Roma, Lyon and Bayer Leverkusen for the 55-capped Iran international. Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was on the hunt for a striker who could provide more competition and cover for Harry Kane throughout the entirety of the summer. Tottenham tried to sign Azmoun (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) In the end Spurs were left empty handed, however. Tottenham had Azmoun bid rejected That’s according to the 26-year-old striker himself. The striker, who has 37 international goals to his name, told Football Italia: “I have a contract with Zenit, even if I wanted the leave, there would be nothi...
Andrey Arshavin: Moses is a strong character for Russian championship
Former Russian attacking midfielder Andrey Arshavin says Victor Moses’ arrival has strengthened Spartak Moscow and expects him to help the club this season. Moses scored his first goal in Russian football as Spartak Moscow thrashed their hosts Krasnodar 3 – 0 last weekend. The former Nigerian international was also involved in the Moscow derby against CSKA eight days ago. Speaking on the impact of Moses on Spartak Moscow since his arrival, Arshavin who also played for the club during his days, said Moses is a strong character for the Russian championship and has improved the team. “I think it was clear that this is a strong footballer for our championship. Moses has strengthened the necessary position for Spartak.” Andrey Arshavin said “I remember how he played for Wigan against us. He pla...
