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      Arsenal agree fee with Ajax for defender Jurrien Timber as Mikel Arteta takes transfer spend above £200MILLION

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      ARSENAL have agreed a transfer fee with Ajax for defender Jurrien Timber as Mikel Arteta continues his summer spending. The Gunners have been tracking the centre-back since the window opened but they now have a breakthrough in the deal.
      Arsenal have agreed a transfer fee with Ajax for defender Jurrien TimberCredit: Getty
      According to David Ornstein, Arsenal agreed a deal worth £34million plus £4.3m in add ons.
      Timber, 22, made 47 appearances last season and has two Dutch league titles to his name.
      He is also capable of playing at right-back but looks destined to partner William Saliba in Arsenal’s back four.
      Timber will be Arteta’s second major signing of the summer, having brought in Kai Havertz from Chelsea for £65m.
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      And they are braced to also announced the club-record transfer for West Ham’s Declan Rice.
      The two London sides have agreed a deal worth £105million with an announcement imminent.

      It will take Arteta’s spending to £200MILLION when Rice and Timber arrive at the Emirates.
      But they are also braced to say goodbye to a series of first-team stars.
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      Midfielder Granit Xhaka has moved closer to joining Bayer Leverkusen while midfield partner Thomas Partey is linked with Saudi Arabia.
      Jorginho could also move back to Italy only six months after joining from Chelsea, while Kieran Tierney is a Newcastle target.
      And Ainsley Maitland-Niles has left on a free transfer after his contract expired.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles has left ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      Ian Wright branded a ‘certified legend’ after posting video driving outside the Emirates with perfect song on

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      IAN WRIGHT has been hailed by Arsenal fans for driving past the Emirates while listing to a song about Declan Rice.The West Ham skipper is on the verge of completing a sensational £105million move to the Emirates.
      Arsenal are on the brink of signing West Ham skipper Declan RiceCredit: GETTY
      Gunners legend Ian Wright is buzzing at the imminent arrival of RiceCredit: TIKTOK@WRIGHTYOFFICIAL
      Wrighty drove past the Emirates listening to ‘Declan Rice’ by Nigerian rapper OdumodublvckCredit: TIKTOK@WRIGHTYOFFICIAL
      Gunners fans across the globe are abuzz at the imminent arrival of the England midfielder, including club legend Wright.
      Arsenal’s former all-time leading goalscorer recently videoed himself driving to the Emirates while listing to ‘Declan Rice’ from Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck.
      Wright’s TikTok video went viral in the Arsenal Twittersphere, with one Gooner commenting: “Our biggest club legend.”
      Another said: “Man deserves a statue.”
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      And another said: “I bet he’s going to shoot the announcement video.”
      One remarked: “When are we getting Uncle Ian a statue? Love him.”
      Another chimed in: “Certified legend.”
      Another of the Emirates faithful said: “No one’s a bigger legend!”
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      Arsenal finalised their club record fee for Rice – which will pave the way for Thomas Partey to exit the club – on Tuesday.
      The arrival of Rice will take the North Londoners’ summer spending to a staggering £170million.
      Gunners chief Mikel Arteta will be hoping the addition of Havertz and Rice will help the club end their 20-year wait for Premier League glory – which they could have tasted last season had they not blown a NINE-POINT lead.
      The Spaniard is confident his troops can go one better next season, telling Marca: “That is our ambition.
      “We know the difficulty, it is the best league in the world and next season is going to be the most difficult league in history.
      The imminent arrival of Declan Rice will take Arsenal’s summer spending to £105millionCredit: AFP
      “Why? Last year it already was.
      “I’ve been here for 22 years and I’ve never seen a competitive level like that.
      “So much quality, so much organization, so many resources, such good coaches.
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      “And now [Mauricio] Pochettino and [Andoni] Iraola have arrived.
      “The level is that and to win the Premier you must be the best. That is why we have to strengthen.” More

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      Former Arsenal transfer chief says why club made infamous £40m+£1 bid for Suarez, when there was NO release clause

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      ARSENAL’S former transfer chief Dick Law revealed why the club made their infamous £40million and £1 bid for Luis Suarez.The Uruguay international looked set to move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2013 after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League.
      Luis Suarez was heavily linked with a switch from Liverpool to Arsenal in summer 2013Credit: PA:Press Association
      The now 36-year-old had a clause in his contract with the Reds that they had to inform him of any transfer bid if it was more than £40m.
      And Law insisted that Arsenal were always aware the figure was not a buy-out clause and they simply added the extra pound to kick-start negotiations.
      But Liverpool owner John W. Henry took offence to the offer and, after it was publicised, he tweeted: “What do you think they’re smoking over there?”
      Suarez ended up remaining at Anfield for another season where he was named PFA Player of the Year before sealing a £75m move to Barcelona.
      Several years later and the striker was available for a nominal fee, leaving Barcelona for Atletico Madrid in 2020, where he won the LaLiga title.
      The Gunners’ then-transfer guru Law would later explain that the North London side had never wanted to antagonise their Premier League rivals.
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      Speaking to Goal, he said: “That spring, news got round to us that Suarez wanted out of Liverpool.
      “We knew that we had to exceed a certain threshold and so we decided to throw another pound on it.
      “We could have thrown £50 or £500,000, but it wasn’t going to make any difference to the final negotiation.
      “The offer was just a trigger. Liverpool wanted to make a big deal out of it and that’s fine. When they received our offer they immediately publicised it.
      “I think John Henry wanted to know what we were smoking, which I thought was a bit disrespectful.
      “It was him having a bit of a go because he was getting ready to lose his star player. It was a good way to deflect attention.
      “I always thought that the move to publicise it was counter-productive.
      “One of the things we were always very proud of at Arsenal was working quietly behind the scenes. Ivan [Gazidis], Arsene [Wenger] and I always worked very hard on being discreet in all transfers.
      “And I thought Liverpool shot themselves in the foot by basically saying they were now forced to entertain offers because of this clause, by publicising it they just made everyone aware and eventually they lost the player.”
      Liverpool wanted to make a big deal out of it. I think John Henry wanted to know what we were smoking, which I thought was a bit disrespectful.Dick Law
      Arsenal’s transfer fixer at the time Dick Law has lifted the lid on the Gunners pursuitCredit: Rex Features
      Liverpool owner John W Henry infamously asked ‘what do you think they’re smoking at the Emirates’Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      England legend predicted new Arsenal star would be world beater in amazing photo from 11 years ago

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      ALESSIA RUSSO’s rise to superstardom was predicted by an England legend – a whopping 11 years ago.The former Manchester United star played a pivotal role in England’s Euro 2022 triumph, scoring four goals in the tournament.
      Alessia Russo played a big role in England Euro 2022 final triumphCredit: PA
      The 24-year-old was one of England’s star performers in the tournamentCredit: GETTY
      England and Arsenal great Kelly Smith tipped Russo for big things 11 yeas agoCredit: TWITTER
      Her recent success was a surprise to many unfamiliar with the women’s game.
      But not to former Arsenal and England star Kelly Smith – who 11 years ago touted Russo to be the next big thing.
      A tweet of Smith tipping the then 13-year-old for greatness started doing the rounds again following Russo’s move to Arsenal.
      Along with a picture of her embracing the teenager, Smith wrote: “Watch out for @alessiarusso7she’s gonna be a top player for England one day.”
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      Scores of fans responded to the tweet after Russo helped guide The Lionesses to Euro 2022 glory.
      One tweeted: “Top talent ID from Kelly Smith.”
      Another said: “Legends that don’t just make the future, but predict it, too!”
      And another said: “Legendary tweet!”
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      One chimed in: “This is absolutely amazing! Welcome to the Arsenal Alessia.”
      Another stunned footie fan said: “WOW! Kelly Smith calling it 11 years ago.
      “I guess it takes a legend to spot a future legend!”
      Russo completed a free transfer to Arsenal earlier this week following the expiration of her contract with United.
      She spent three years with The Red Devils but opted to move on to pastures new, snubbing multiple contract extension offers in the process.
      Alessia Russo joined Arsenal this week as a free agentCredit: GETTY
      Upon her Emirates arrival, she said: “I want to win trophies – as does everyone in this club.
      “I can’t wait to get stuck in and grow as a player. It’s a new challenge and a new environment.
      “I think the growth of the women’s game has been incredible, but particularly at a club like Arsenal.
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      “The sellout against Wolfsburg at Emirates Stadium last season was fantastic.
      “I’m just really excited to be part of this club.” More

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      Alessia Russo is ready to get ‘stuck in’ with Gunners after sealing stunning Arsenal move before World Cup

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      ALESSIA RUSSO hopes to rack up silverware wins with Arsenal after announcing her stunning Gunners move before the World Cup. The England forward, 24, sealed her switch today becoming the WSL side’s biggest signing this summer before jetting to Australia tomorrow.
      Alessia Russo has become one of Arsenal’s biggest signings this summer after joining the club as a free agentCredit: Getty
      The England forward will wear the WSL side’s number 23 shirtCredit: Getty
      Russo’s move following the end of a three-year Man United spell will see her link-up with England team-mate Beth MeadCredit: Getty
      Arsenal’s signing of the player comes just under a month on from her exit as a free agent from Manchester United after three years. 
      It also follows an alleged record-breaking £500,000 January bid the Gunners had rejected by the Red Devils before their summer swoop.  
      Russo, whose contract length has not been disclosed, said: “I want to win trophies – as does everyone at this club.
      “I can’t wait to get stuck in and grow as a player – it’s a new challenge and a new environment.
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      “The growth of the women’s game has been incredible, but particularly at a club like Arsenal.
      “The sell-out against Wolfsburg at Emirates Stadium last season was fantastic, and I’m just really excited to be part of this club.”
      Russo, who made her senior club debut at Chelsea in 2016, made 59 appearances across all competitions for Man United, bagging 26 goals 
      One of her famous finishes on the domestic stage was a dramatic late Red Devils winner last November when United became the first WSL side to beat the Gunners at the Emirates. 
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      On Wednesday Russo will jet off with her England pals with the team heading to their training base on Australia’s Sunshine Coast ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti on July 22. 
      Before their journey former England skipper Faye White and ex-Lioness Rachel Yankey unveiled a giant farewell message from fans.
      Thousands of the notes from supporters were laid out in a park near Heathrow for Russo and her team-mates. 
      The ex-Arsenal aces spent Monday morning reading some of the messages gathered by snack firm KIND which they hope will be seen by England aces from the sky. 
      Russo’s move will see her join a stellar line-up of forwards at the Gunners that includes Beth Mead, Vivianne Miedema, Caitlin Foord, Stina Blackstenius, Victoria Pelova and Katrine Kuhl.
      The club have also signed 29-year-old Canada international forward Cloe Lacasse.
      Of Russo’s move, former Arsenal captain White jokingly told SunSport: “I kind of think how is Jonas going to keep everyone happy? 
      “Russo is developing and has her best years ahead of her. 
      “It just shows her ambition as well even though Man United are building and it also shows the state of the game. 
      “In my day (when a player moved) it used to be about a manager you got on with who you thought was going to progress you the most. 
      “Nowadays it’s about that but it’s also the financial side, it’s the opportunities as well the hunt for success and winning trophies.” 
      Club boss Jonas Eidevall said:  “Alessia is one of the best forwards in the world and has significant potential to continue growing and improving. 
      “She has a proven track record of scoring goals in the WSL and at international level and we believe she will be a quality addition to our forward line.” 
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      Russo’s performances at last summer’s Euros saw her attract interest from some of the biggest clubs in EuropeCredit: Getty
      The Lioness has netted 11 goals in 21 senior international appearances.
      These include four during last summer’s Euros, helping the Lionesses win the tournament.  More

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      Arsenal ‘already preparing transfer for £50m Premier League midfielder’ after landing Declan Rice

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      ARSENAL could take their summer spending to upwards of £200million with a move for another Premier League midfielder.Last season’s Premier League runners-up are on the verge of signing West Ham skipper Declan Rice for a club-record fee of £105million.
      Arsenal are on the verge of signing Declan Rice from West HamCredit: REUTERS
      The Gunners recently completed the £65million signing of Kai Havertz from ChelseaCredit: GETTY
      Mikel Arteta is reportedly eyeing a swoop for Southampton ace Romeo LaviaCredit: GETTY
      Rice’s imminent Emirates arrival will take the Gunners’ summer spending to a staggering £170m, which was kicked off with the £65m signing of Kai Havertz.
      But they’re reportedly set to take their splurge well over the £200m mark with a move for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
      That’s according to The Times, who claim the North Londoners are weighing up a bid for the 19-year-old.
      But the Gunners will have to delve deep into their pockets to sign the Belgium international – who caught the eye of several clubs last season.
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      Southampton – despite being in desperate need of cash following their relegation to the Championship – are demanding a minimum of £50m for Lavia’s services.
      Arsenal will reportedly face competition from Prem rivals Chelsea and Liverpool, the latter of whom are said to be preparing to table a bid in the region of £40m.

      Gunners chief Arteta will be hoping the addition of Havertz and Rice will help Arsenal end their 20-year wait for Premier League glory.
      Arsenal surrendered the league to Manchester City by squandering a NINE POINT lead during a disastrous three-week period in April.
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      But Arteta is confident his troops can go one better next season, telling Marca: “That is our ambition.
      “We know the difficulty, it is the best league in the world and next season is going to be the most difficult league in history.
      “Why? Last year it already was. I’ve been here for 22 years and I’ve never seen a competitive level like that.
      “So much quality, so much organization, so many resources, such good coaches.
      “And now [Mauricio] Pochettino and [Andoni] Iraola have arrived.
      “The level is that and to win the Premier you must be the best. That is why we have to strengthen.” More

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      Arsenal ‘line up transfer raid for THIRD Man City star in 12 months’ as Arteta targets Premier League proven players

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      ARSENAL are reportedly considering a move for ANOTHER Manchester City star in what would be their THIRD in just 12 months.Mikel Arteta’s side set the pace at the top of the Premier League table for much of last season, before falling away towards the end as Pep Guardiola’s men claimed a fifth title in six years.
      Aymeric Laporte looks set to leave Manchester City this summerCredit: AP
      Arsenal signed Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko from Man City last summerCredit: Alamy
      Their ultimately unsuccessful title tilt was helped by Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko – both of whom joined from Man City.
      Last month, Arsenal were also being linked with a move for Ilkay Gundogan – whose contract was up at the Etihad.
      But they failed to acquire the German international, 32, who penned a deal with Barcelona.
      Now Arteta is understood to be looking at another player he coached during his time at Man City.
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      According to Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners are interested in bringing centre-back Aymeric Laporte to the Emirates.
      The Spanish defender, 29, started just 11 league games last season as he slipped down the pecking order behind the likes of Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake and Manuel Akanji.
      And he could find himself even further away from Guardiola’s starting line-up if Man City strike a deal for RB Leipzig man Josep Gvardiol.
      During their Premier League title celebrations in May, Laporte broke down in tears on the pitch.
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      It left many fans speculating that he had played his final game for the club.
      He then shared a cryptic Instagram post which read: “After the rain, a rainbow; after a storm, the calm; and after an end, a new beginning.”
      But Arsenal face competition in their pursuit of Laporte – who has amassed 22 caps for Spain.
      Juventus are said to be interested in the ex-Athletic Bilbao man, while Barcelona have previously been linked with him. More

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      Erik Ten Hag ‘pushing Man Utd to HIJACK Arsenal’s transfer for £85m Real Madrid star Aurelian Tchouameni’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly trying to hijack Arsenal’s £85million move for Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni.The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Declan Rice after agreeing a £105million transfer fee with West Ham.
      Man Utd are allegedly trying to hijack Arsenal’s move for Aurelien TchouameniCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta also had cause for celebration after completing the signing of Kai Havertz in a £65m deal from Chelsea.
      Arsenal have also reportedly agreed a fee of £40m, including £4m in add-ons, for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.
      However, we reported earlier this week how Arteta had added Madrid star Tchouameni to his transfer shortlist.
      The Spanish giants signed the 23-year-old French midfielder for £85m from Monaco last season, beating the likes of United and Liverpool to his signature.
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      But Tchouameni failed to stamp his authority on Carlo Ancelotti’s team last season and is believed to be available for the right price this summer.
      Now Nacional have claimed that United have entered the chase to try and sign him again.
      They state that boss Erik ten Hag “is pressing” the club to seal a deal for the ace.
      However, the Dutchman is working on limited resources.
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      United hope to wrap-up the arrival of Mason Mount from Chelsea this week after the two clubs agreed a £60m fee.
      But that move means the Dutchman will have blown over half of his limited £100m transfer budget, enforced through FFP regulations, as he still searches for a new striker and goalie.
      Long-term No.1 David De Gea woke up on his wedding day yesterday UNEMPLOYED after his contract expired at Old Trafford.
      He was offered the chance to stay at Old Trafford on massively reduced terms.
      However, reports suggested that that £200k-a-week offer was later rescinded by the club, wanting him to instead accept an even bigger cut.
      But De Gea has been sensationally asked not to join another club despite his contract being up at United.
      And the Red Devils are now effectively asking the player to hang around in case they cannot find a new number one within their transfer budget.
      Ten Hag has been chasing Inter Milan’s Onana and have also been keen on Porto’s Costa – but a move for either man is dependent on United being able to raise more funds by offloading some of the 13 players the boss is ready to offload.
      Now a fresh link claims that they have made contact over a potential move for Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow. More