SANDER BERGE has been linked with a £17.2m move to Arsenal this summer.
The Norwegian star has excelled this season despite the Blades relegation to the Championship.
Elsewhere, the Gunners will have a better chance of signing Eduardo Camavinga than any other club if they make a serious bid, according to reports.
The Rennes star, who is also target for Real Madrid, is said to be high on the Gunners’ radar this summer.
But an alternative could be an emotional return for Aaron Ramsey, who is said to be dreaming of rejoining the Gunners.
And Matteo Guendouzi could be closing in on a permanent exit.
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READY TO NAB AB
West Ham have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in pursuing Slavia Prague’s teenage strike sensation Abdallah Sima.
Slavia confirmed the Hammers are in the hunt but insist they will stick to their asking price, which in January was reportedly £50million.
Senegal ace Sima, 19, has been likened to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry with his pace and ability to play through the middle or out wide.
And Slavia boss Jindrich Trpisovsky said: “There is interest in Abdallah Sima. There’s a set price at which he could leave.
“We focus on managing the rest of the season with us.
“We talked about it with the boys from West Ham, where they have him very high on the list of possible reinforcements.”
GUNNER SPEND
Arsenal are set to dive into the transfer market to replace David Luiz, but Mikel Arteta could be convinced to give Nice loanee William Saliba a shot.
Arteta revealed: “You will see in the summer the possible replacements.
“William is our player for sure and that is a decision we are going to be taking in the summer.
“When we finish the season we will sit down and discuss the roles of every member of the squad and how they can fulfil that role.
“He is our player so he will be back here for sure and after that we will make the decision based on the agreement of the role he is going to play in the squad.”
WILL I NEVER
Mikel Arteta could spring a surprise against Crystal Palace and instead opt for Willian outwide with Alexandre Lacazette up-top.
RULE OF SIX
Arsenal take on Crystal Palace tomorrow night with European qualification still an outside possibility.
Here’s how they could line-up…
CAN’T BELIEVE LU
Mikel Arteta explained Arsenal had been in talks with Dvaid Luiz over extending his contract but admitted it was best for the defender to leave the Emirates.
The Spaniard claimed: “We have had very clear talks in the last few months.
“He’s given his best. I tried to help him as much as I possibly could. The club as well.
“And after some conversations we decided that it was the best way to do it now.
“It’s after a few conversations that we had, David and I.
“We discussed this situation in different occasions and the other day we made the final decision on that.”
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The Spaniard continued by admitting he’s ‘sad’ to see Luiz go, adding: “I’ve really enjoyed and learnt from him.
“He’s been very helpful every time with the team and I feel sadness as well because you get attached to the players emotionally.
“When it gets to this stage it’s tough and it hurts because that relationship now is going to be going away, at least in this space and not seeing him every day.
“Again, I have to say thank you to him.”
ARTETA ON LUIZ’S EXIT
He said: said: “He’s a player who has won everything in football and has earned every right to do so through who he is as a player and as a person.
“I had the privilege to work with him for 18 months. I really enjoyed it.
“I think we got on really good. I think we had some great moments together.
“He’s been really helpful, someone who we really like and appreciate so much.
“So I say thank you to him and wish him the best of luck in his next chapter.
“I’m sure knowing David that he will have many more to come as a player and in the future somehow related to the game.”
SEE LU, LATER
Arsenal have confirmed David Luiz will leave the club on a free agent at the end of the season after just two years at the club.
RUD AWAKENING
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno has revealed that Gunners stars hate playing against Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.
The German, 29, recently opined that his club team-mates need to find a ‘nasty’ streak.
And quizzed by Sport1 as to which of his Germany pals have that trait, Chelsea star Rudiger’s name came up.
Leno said: “Antonio Rudiger is also a good example.
“Everyone at Arsenal has said that it is extremely bitter and difficult to play against him.
“Such players are good for a team and hurt the opponent.”
WAL TO WALL
Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott has agreed a two-year deal to join Southampton this summer following the end of his Everton deal.
The Gunners originally signed the England international from the Saints as a teenager.
KING ERIC
Eric Cantona has become the third inductee into the Premier League Hall of Fame after Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
The 54-year-old follows inaugural inductees Gunners icon Henry and Alan Shearer after a glittering career in England.
Cantona linked up with Manchester United from Leeds in November 1992 after helping the Whites win the First Division title.
And his impact at Old Trafford was immediate as he was instrumental in United winning their first-top flight championship since 1967.
In total, the French icon won four Premier League titles in five years before retiring in 1997 at the age of 30.
OFF TO MARS
Marseille are reportedly on the verge of a deal for Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.
Mikel Arteta sent the Frenchman out on loan to Hertha Berlin after a falling out at Emirates Stadium.
But he is not set to return to North London and SunSport revealed earlier this year that he is among the players Arsenal want to cash in on.
According to Le10Sport, the Gunners are in advanced talks with Marseille over the sale of Guendouzi.
The 22-year-old is out of contract in 2022 yet should still bring in a reasonable transfer fee having cost Arsenal £7million in 2018.
ENTER SAND-MAN
Arsenal have made a £17.2million bid for Sheffield United star Sander Berge, according to reports.
The Norwegian ace, 23, has shone in the heart of the Blades midfield this season despite their woeful form seeing them relegated.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all keen on bringing Berge back to the Premier League immediately.
And the Gunners have made the first move, seeing a £17.2m bid rejected by Sheff Utd, according to reports.
Berge is believed to be keen on a move to the Emirates – particularly if fellow Norway star and Real Madrid loanee Martin Odegaard stays, according to football.london.
LENO ON BUNDESLIGA RETURN
He added: “Not yet, because I really like it in the Premier League and at Arsenal.
“Personally, I also think it’s great in London. My wife feels good, everything fits. But at some point in the Bundesliga again: why not?”
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
Bernd Leno claimed that he’s happy at Arsenal and is keen to help the club get back into the Champions League.
He told German outlet Sport 1: “I don’t want to flee here. I feel good and want to be successful again with Arsenal!
“Arsenal are a big club, which is extremely underestimated in Germany, there are many Arsenal fans all over the world.
“I still have a two-year contract and hope to play in the Champions League again with Arsenal. It is also clear that at some point in my career I want to do something different.
“So far I’ve played for two clubs. Maybe I’ll get the urge to play in another league again. Maybe in the south [of Europe]. But there is time, I’m still getting to the top goalkeeping age. But my focus is on Arsenal FC.”
MORE FROM KEOWN
The iconic Gunners centre-back urged Mikel Arteta to take decisive action in the transfer market, particularly at the back.
He told talkSPORT: “Well, it’s a time for change in terms of the players, personnel.
“One to 11, if you go right through the team, Leno’s not signing a new deal by all accounts, Bellerin at right-back is not holding that position down, the two central defenders, you’d say there is uncertainty over who is going to play there.
“[Kieran] Tierney the left-back is probably the only one who is a shoo-in as a defender.
“You run right through the team and it’s the young kids really that are the backbone of the team. [Bukayo] Saka, [Emile] Smith Rowe have been outstanding this season.
MART MY WORDS
Arsenal legend Martin Keown thinks the club needs to make FIVE signings in the summer.
He told talkSPORT: “I think a minimum of maybe five changes. I think the front players are still good – I’d keep [Alexandre] Lacazette, I like him actually in the club.
“[Pierre-Emerick] Aubameyang’s had his problems this season, [Gabriel] Martinelli needs to be used more, maybe on the wing perhaps.
“Then you’ve got Saka to play, Smith Rowe, make sure they build those careers.
“But they need a base in midfield, [Thomas] Partey needs a partner alongside him, they need to spend there.
“Gabriel [Magalhaes] has been disappointing as a central defender, Luiz is about to leave. So there is huge surgery to be made by the manager.”
MORNING ARSENAL FANS
We have everything on Eduardo Camavinga’s agent giving the Gunners a transfer boost, Matteo Guendouzi’s potential departure to Marseille and of course Aaron Ramsey’s desire to return.
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GUEN TO LEAVE
Marseille are closing in Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and confidence is growing that the 22-year-old will make the move back to France.
Guendouzi has fallen out of favour with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta and is nearing the end of a season-long loan spell at Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga.
The Germans are unlikely to try to keep him and Marseille are making moves to ensure they win the race for his services.
According to French magazine Le 10 Sport, Marseille are closing in on Guendouzi and confidence is high that he will be snapped up.
Marseille are fans of the midfielder and want to give him the opportunity to get his career back on track in France.
Arsenal and Manchester United are both eyeing up a potential transfer deal for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby this summer.
The talented 21-year-old has shone once again in the Bundesliga this season, and CaughtOffside understands his performances have attracted interest from the Premier League.
Diaby looks like he could soon be ready to make the step up to a bigger club, though CaughtOffside understands Leverkusen won’t let him go on the cheap, with a fee of at least £45million required to convince them to sell.
Arsenal are looking at Diaby and other players as they weigh up entering the market for an attacking player due to Willian’s likely departure at the end of this season.
GREAT DANE
Arsenal target Joachim Anderson could be available for £21.5million amid interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
According to Transfermarketweb, Joachim Andersen could be on the verge of permanent away from Olympique Lyon this summer.
The Ligue 1 giants are ready to cash in on their prized defender, despite a largely successful loan spell at Fulham this season.
‘TIME FOR CHANGE’
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has urged Gunners boss Mikel Arteta to make “a minimum of five changes” this summer.
He told talkSPORT: “Well, it’s a time for change in terms of the players, personnel.
“One to 11, if you go right through the team, [Bernd] Leno’s not signing a new deal by all accounts.
“[Hector] Bellerin at right-back is not holding that position down, the two central defenders, you’d say there is uncertainty over who is going to play there.
“I think a minimum of maybe five changes.
“But they need a base in midfield, [Thomas] Partey needs a partner alongside him, they need to spend there.
“Gabriel [Magalhaes] has been disappointing as a central defender, David Luiz is about to leave. So there is huge surgery to be made by the manager.”
LENO GOING NOWHERE
Bernd Leno has spoken about his Arsenal future and rubbished talk of an exit happening any time soon.
He told Le Sport 1: “I don’t want to flee here, I feel good and want to be successful again with Arsenal!
“Arsenal are a big club, which is extremely underestimated in Germany, there are many Arsenal fans all over the world.
“I still have a two-year contract and hope to play in the Champions League again with Arsenal. It is also clear that at some point in my career I want to do something different.
“So far I’ve played for two clubs. Maybe I’ll get the urge to play in another league again. Maybe in the south. But there is time, I’m still getting to the top goalkeeping age. But my focus is on Arsenal FC.”
NOT GUNNER COME
Paris Saint-Germain star Julian Draxler is set to sign a three-year contract extension at the club, according to reports.
The attacking midfielder has been linked with a move to Premier League sides Arsenal and Leeds but now seems set to stay in France.
According to French website Paris United, Draxler has put pen to paper on a new deal and this will be announced within the next few days.
The 27-year-old’s existing contract expires at the end of the season.
Draxler’s future has been a talking point due to his current situation, with the bookies offering good odds on a move to the Emirates.
MORE ON CAMAVINGA
Eduardo Camavinga is believed to be open to the idea of playing in the Premier League with a club that matches his style and guarantees him regular minutes of play.
However, European participation will influence the player’s decision-making, but it is not said to be a deal-breaker.
The 18-year-old will meet with his family and his agent at the end of the season to make a decision.
via @TheAFCBell Twitter
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
