The Greek defender moved to Signal Iduna Park last summer following an impressive spell at Werder Bremen and earned plenty of appreciations for his performances in keeping the Dortmund defence together in the nonappearance of Nevan Subotic and Mats Hummels.
However, with both now back to full healthy conditions, the 26-year-old’s chances of first-team football could be more reserved and the signing of youngster Matthias Ginter will only make it harder for him to remain a regular.
The Gunners are looking for a new central defender to compete with Laurent Koscielny, Per Mertesacker and youngster Calum Chambers, as Arsene Wenger continues to try and bolster his squad before the end of the transfer window.
After unaccounted for out to Roma on another Greek star in Kostas Manolas, Wenger has now reportedly turned his focus to Papastathopoulos with a deal nearly of £12m , although Dortmund are thought to be looking for more cash for the tough defender reports club call
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Ten Stunning Premier League Transfers That Could be Completed Before the Summer Window Closes
Mario Balotelli (AC Milan to Liverpool) Estimated Cost: £16m
By all accounts the Italian is almost a Liverpool player with a fee between the two clubs agreed. The 24 year old will help reinforce an attack that is of course missing Suarez.
Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton to Tottenham) Estimated Cost: £20m Only a matter of time before this Contract is done with former Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino looking to complete . The 24 year old midfielder had a superb season last time.
Daley Blind (Ajax to Man United) Estimated Cost: £17m Louis van Gaal Wish to reinforce things at the back and we feel it’s very likely that the Dutch boss will look to complete a long awaited deal to acquire one of his former national team charges. Blind can fill numerous roles effectively .
Kostas Manolas (Olympiakos to Arsenal) Estimated Cost: £8m The Gunners have apparently already agreed to meet Olympiakos’s asking price and the 23 year old Greek international is a very able performer and good cover for Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker.
Wilfried Zaha (Man United to Newcastle United) Estimated Cost: £7m Alan Pardew is said to be very interested on acquiring the 21 year old winger who is available for as little as £7m with boss Louis van Gaal gave the England man a chance to prove himself and a move to St James’ Park could be just what Zaha needs.
Marouane Fellaini (Man United to Napoli) Estimated Cost: £3m (Loan Fee) Another Man United who isn’t needed by Louis van Gaal and Napoli are keen, on loan deal is in the offing. The 26 year old Belgian has improved in the current season.
Angel di Maria (Real Madrid to Man United) Estimated Cost: £50m Argentine winger has been on the Old Trafford radar for some weeks and big money offers have already been made but we see a £70m deal being accepted by Real Madrid as they look to balance the book.
Loic Remy (QPR to Tottenham) Estimated Cost: £11m ; Remy has netted 14 goals in 24 starts at Newcastle United and deserves a permanent move to a side in the top half of the table.
Fredy Guarin (Inter Milan to Tottenham) Estimated Cost: £14m
Colombian is known to be a player Mauricio Pochettino is Advancing and the San Siro side are said to be open to offers for the former FC Porto man who can provide a strong midfield option for the north London side.
Sami Khedira (Real Madrid to Arsenal) Estimated Cost: £12m German midfielder is very probable to leave the Bernabeu and his asking price has dramatically reduced deal with Arsenal is very Probable. The Tough tackler could be the ideal man to offer some bite in the centre of the park Reported by http://www.caughtoffside.com/2014/08/23/ten-stunning-premier-league-transfers-that-could-be-completed-before-the-summer-window-closes/10/
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