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      I’m an Arsenal legend and World Cup winner… now I’m planning a record-breaking music festival at F1 track

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      HE’S a former World Cup winner that has played for Arsenal and Bayern Munich.And since leaving the Premier League in 2015 he’s had a jet-setting career that has seen him play in Turkey, Japan and now in Poland at the age of 38.
      The forward played for Arsenal from 2012 until 2015Credit: Getty
      He was part of the squad that broke Wenger’s nine year trophy droughtCredit: The FA – Getty Images
      But the former Arsenal forward, who scored 31 goals in 82 games for the Gunners, has made an unusual job choice as he enters the twilight of his footballing career.
      The former German international is organising a four-day music festival called Glucksgefuhle which translates to Happy Feelings.
      The festival will take place on the legendary F1 track Hockenheim.
      Over 100,000 fans are expected to attend between September 14 and 17.
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      Acts will include top DJs Steve Aoki and Paul van Dyk, as well as ATB – who had a UK No.1 with “9 PM (Till I Come).”
      If the German, Polish and Arsenal links didn’t give it away yet, the answer to the mystery player turned festival organiser is of course… Lukas Podolski.
      The Polish-born German forward helped Arsenal end their nine year trophy drought as part of the squad that won the 2014 FA Cup.
      That summer, he was also part of the Germany squad that won the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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      He made 130 appearances for the German national team before retiring in 2017.
      Now 38, he plays in his native Poland for Gornik Zabrze.
      Despite his advancing age he returned six goals and ten assists in 29 appearances this season.
      On organising the massive festival alongside his playing career, Podolski told German outlet Bild: “The last few years have taken a great toll on everyone, and times are still tough.
      “It’s for this reason we want to offer people a bit of time out with this festival.
      “We want to look at lots of happy faces at the Hockenheim circuit.  People should have the chance to switch off for a couple of days.”
      Podolski is a German legendCredit: Reuters
      His 100,000 person capacity festival will take place at HockenheimCredit: Getty
      Not only will Podolski be appearing at the festival, he says he will be taking up a job as a grill master at the event alongside organising it.
      The festival has drawn comparisons with California’s annual Coachella mega-event.
      A host of German music stars are due to perform, and funfairs, football tournaments and yoga classes are also planned to take place. More

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      Fulham set eye-watering price for Palhinha transfer with West Ham wanting him to replace Arsenal-bound Declan Rice

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      FULHAM have set their price for star man Joao Palhinha amid interest from West Ham.The Hammers are reportedly exploring the idea of signing Palhinha with Declan Rice looking increasingly likely to leave for Arsenal.
      Joao Palhinha had a stunning first season for Fulham and is of interest to West Ham
      West Ham are looking to replace captain Declan Rice who is being chased by Arsenal
      But it won’t be an easy task to sign the Portuguese star with Fulham slapping a massive price tag on their prized midfielder.
      According to the Mail Online, Fulham will demand a whopping £90million.
      It’s suggested that West Ham are not willing to splash that much cash on the Portugal international, but could test Fulham’s resolve with an offer around £50million.
      Palhinha, 27, only signed for The Cottagers last summer, but has impressed since his £20million transfer from Sporting Lisbon.
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      He made 40 appearances for Fulham in his debut season, scoring four times and racking up more yellow cards in the Premier League than any other player.
      Palhinha was widely considered one of the top players in the league last season and was vital to Fulham’s success.
      It is reported that Fulham have used West Ham’s £100million valuation of Rice as the benchmark for Palhinha’s price.
      Rice has been the subject of two bids from Arsenal over the past week, but both have been rejected by The Hammers.
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      The latest offer, which was understood to be £90million package, still fell short of West Ham’s valuation of their star man.
      The Gunners are rumoured to be lining up a third bid for Rice, but could face competition from Manchester City who are also said to be interested in the England star. More

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      Man Utd considering hijacking Arsenal’s transfer move for Declan Rice by offering two players and cash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering hijacking Arsenal’s move for Declan Rice by offering TWO players and cash.Arsenal have seemed like the favourites to sign Rice this summer but have so far seen a pair of bids rejected by West Ham United.
      Manchester United are considering a player-plus-cash bid for Declan RiceCredit: Rex
      The Gunners’ failure to meet West Ham’s £100million valuation is set to open the door for other clubs, including United.
      And, according to The Telegraph, United are eyeing up a move.
      But they won’t pay either, instead offering a player-plus-cash deal.
      Such a move would reportedly involve either Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay, who are both up for sale at Old Trafford.
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      However, Maguire’s wages are believed to be a potential issue, whilst it is unclear whether McTominay wants to join the Hammers.
      United’s interest in a potential swap deal comes after Arsenal saw their second bid for Rice rejected on Tuesday.
      Mikel Arteta’s side had lodged another offer as they chase Rice’s signature, but it again fell short of West Ham’s sky-high valuation.
      The bid is said to have been worth a total of £90million, consisting of £75m plus £15m in add-ons spread over five years.
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      Despite the bid being rejected, Arsenal are still hopeful, with personal terms not an issue, and are expected to return with a third bid.
      Manchester City have also been rumoured as a possible destination for Rice, but the treble winners are yet to make an approach.

      Their cross-city rivals United could bid, though, as Erik ten Hag looks to overhaul his midfield.
      Rice’s pal Mason Mount is also linked with the Red Devils, who are thought to be preparing another bid for the Chelsea star.
      Departures are also expected in the position, with Fred the latest to be linked with a move amid interest from Fulham. More

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      Arsenal ‘close to £65m Kai Havertz transfer with medical to be scheduled as personal terms agreed’

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      ARSENAL are closing in on a £65million deal for Chelsea star Kai Havertz.And the German is set to undergo a medical after agreeing personal terms.
      Arsenal are nearing a £65m swoop for Kai HavertzCredit: Getty
      David Ornstein claims Havertz is on the verge of a cross-London switch with Arsenal and Chelsea nearing an agreement on terms of payment.
      It’s reckoned the Gunners will pay the bulk of their £65m in instalments, with Chelsea also entitled to bonuses down the line.
      Havertz has already agreed personal terms with Mikel Arteta’s side.
      And a medical is being scheduled as all parties prepare to finalise the transfer.
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      It’s reckoned Havertz will be paid £200,000-a-week at the Emirates.
      Arsenal moved quickly to prepare a contract, with Chelsea equally keen on a swift sale.
      And Havertz is now set to become the 14th player to star for both sides in England’s top flight.
      The German joined Chelsea from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £62m in 2020.
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      Havertz went on to score 32 goals in 139 games while winning the Champions League.
      But Chelsea’s need to trim their squad for new boss Mauricio Pochettino has seen Havertz sacrificed along with several teammates.
      N’Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.

      And he will be followed by Hakim Ziyech, Edouard Mendy and Kalidou Koulibaly to the Middle East.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi could also be on his way to the Gulf state.
      And Mateo Kovacic is on the verge of joining Treble winners Man City for £30m. More

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      Adidas ‘STOP sale of Arsenal’s new home kit after fans spot embarrassing blunder in the Invincibles detail’

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      ADIDAS have reportedly stopped selling Arsenal’s new home kit after fans spotted a blunder in its design.The kit manufacturer is claimed to have made an embarrassing blunder on the authentic version of the home shirt for the next Premier League season.
      Arsenal released the new home shirt that was made by Adidas in MayCredit: Getty
      But fans have spotted an error in the design of the authentic versionCredit: https://twitter.com/afcstuff
      Arsenal released their new stunning kit back in May and it was revealed that there would be a hidden nod to the Invincibles from the Premier League 2003-04 campaign.
      This was the year that under Arsene Wenger the Gunners managed to win the league title without losing a single league game.
      And the new shirt was set to pay homage to that achievement 20 years on with stitching on the white trim on the side.
      The record of 26 wins and 12 draws was supposed to have been stitched into the side of the jersey in the order of each result.
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      However eagle-eyed fans have spotted that there has been an issue in the design.
      This is because they think that only 32 of the 38 league results have been featured on the shirt.
      The last four games of the season draws against Portsmouth and Birmingham as well as two wins from the six-game winning run have been missed off.
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      One fan wrote: “Both of mine only have 32. Bit confusing why they have done this. Surely must be an error by @adidasfootball and @Arsenal.”
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      A second noted: “£110 for that kit should be spot on it’s beyond a joke how they have got it wrong.”
      A third said: “Pretty disappointing but put it this way. If they reproduce (highly doubt it) to show all 38, then the ‘32 fixture’ shirt will be a rarity and collectible!”
      The shirt has since not been available to buy from Adidas or Arsenal via their websites.
      On the Arsenal site the item the shirt appears to be to say that stock is “coming soon”.
      Whereas on the Adidas site, there is only the option to buy the standard version and not the authentic one.
      Arsenal confirmed a design error with the shirt as they reached out to fans waiting for their new shirts.
      In an email seen by SunSport, the club wrote: “We’ve become aware of a design error with the current 23/24 Authentic Home Shirt. Consequently, we’re unfortunately unable to fulfill your order at this time.
      “We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and will be cancelling and refunding your order in full.
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      “We are currently reviewing when the new 23/24 Authentic Home Shirts will be available, but in the meantime please see our 23/24 Replica Home Shirts which are available now and ready to ship.”
      SunSport have contacted Adidas for comment. More

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      Kai Havertz set to become 14th player to star for Chelsea AND Arsenal in the Premier League… can you name the others?

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      KAI HAVERTZ is set to become the 14th player to star for both Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League.The Germany international is closing in on a move across London to the Emirates Stadium.
      Kai Havertz is close to becoming the 14th player to play for Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are confident they can make the £60million man their first signing of the summer this week.
      Havertz is understood to have already agreed personal terms on a five-year deal with the Gunners.
      The move would see Havertz become the 14th player to appear for both clubs in the Premier League, but can you name the others? (Here’s a few clues…)
      Petr Cech
      Petr Cech won four league titles and the Champions League with Chelsea before ending his career with Arsenal.
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      Although the then-veteran goalkeeper did not reach the same heights during four years in North London, he did win the FA Cup in 2017.
      William Gallas
      French defender William Gallas moved to Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea in 2006 after three years with the Blues.
      He would go on to captain the Gunners before leaving to join arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in 2010.
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      Ashley Cole
      Ashley Cole won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2010Credit: Getty
      Arsenal academy graduate Ashley Cole controversially left for Chelsea on Deadline Day in August 2006.
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      His decision paid off, though, as he went on to become one of the world’s best defenders, making 337 Chelsea appearances and winning ten major trophies.
      Olivier Giroud
      French striker Olivier Giroud won three FA Cups with Arsenal before going on to have even more success at Chelsea.
      Giroud won another FA Cup with the club after signing in 2018 and won both the Europa League and Champions League with Chelsea.
      David Luiz
      David Luiz had two spells with Chelsea either side of a move to Paris Saint-Germain, making 248 appearances and winning three European trophies as well as a league title.
      However, his move to Arsenal in 2019 proved less fruitful as he was sent off three times in just 73 matches before departing after two years.
      Lassana Diarra
      Another Frenchman to appear for both Arsenal and Chelsea, Lassana Diarra made just 43 combined appearances for the two clubs.
      Signed by Chelsea as a 20-year-old in 2005, he moved to Arsenal two years later but would last less than five months before he was sold to Portsmouth.
      Willian
      Willian struggled for form after swapping Chelsea for Arsenal in 2020Credit: Getty
      Willian became a fan favourite during seven years at Stamford Bridge, with 63 goals and 62 assists in 339 appearances.
      However, he struggled following a free transfer for Arsenal in 2020, scoring just once in 37 matches before departing the club after a year.
      Cesc Fabregas
      Cesc Fabregas remains Arsenal’s youngest ever player after scoring in the League Cup aged just 16 years, six months and 28 days old.
      He would go on to captain the club before leaving for Barcelona in 2011. Fabregas returned to England with Chelsea three years later and won two league titles in four-and-a-half seasons in West London.
      Nicolas Anelka
      Prolific French striker Nicolas Anelka was just 17 when he joined Arsenal in 1997 but still scored 28 times and won the Double before being sold two years later.
      Chelsea would later sign a 28-year-old Anelka in 2008, with the forward winning the golden boot in his first full season and a league title in 2010.
      Yossi Benayoun
      Chelsea signed Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool in 2010 but failed to get the best out of him as he notched just one goal in 24 appearances.
      A loan move to Arsenal for the 2011/12 campaign proved more successful, though, as he scored six goals in just two extra matches.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was prolific during most of his four years at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Another player to have differing fortunes at Arsenal and Chelsea, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored 92 goals in 163 appearances for the Gunners.
      He would also captain the club for two years before his time at the Emirates Stadium fizzled out and he left for Barcelona in January 2022.
      After just six months in Spain he returned to London last summer, signing for Chelsea, but has scored just three goals since.
      Emmanuel Petit
      World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit starred for both clubs either side of a one-year stint at Barcelona.
      Having won a league and cup double during three years with Arsenal, he played 76 times for Chelsea as he ended his career at Stamford Bridge.
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      Jorginho
      Jorginho swapped Chelsea for Arsenal in January 2023Credit: Getty
      The latest player to appear for both clubs, Jorginho completed a move to Arsenal from Chelsea in January.
      He went on to become a regular starter as the Gunners narrowly missed out on the title, having previously won four major trophies with Chelsea. More

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      AI predicts six major signings Arsenal will make including Champions League winner and Everton star

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      ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE has drawn up a list of six key signings Arsenal could make this summer.The Gunners are set to spend big over the next few months in the hope of launching another title charge next season.
      Arteta is expected to sign several new players this summerCredit: PA
      They also have Champions League football to contend with.
      The Gunners were pipped to the Premier League trophy by Manchester City this season, despite leading the the table for 248 days.
      Mikel Arteta will have to introduce several new additions if he wants to compete with Pep Guardiola’s side next season.
      Here are the six players AI thinks Arsenal could sign this summer in a bid to challenge for the top spot again.
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      Declan Rice
      Rice is Arsenal’s top targetCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The 24-year-old midfielder has been Arteta’s top transfer target since January.
      West Ham have already announced that he will be leaving the club this summer and Sun Sport exclusively revealed earlier this month how officials will demand more than the £106m British record Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez.
      The Gunners have now had two bids rejected with the deal threatening to drag out.
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      Manchester City are also understood to be interested, but they are yet to bid due to the midfielder’s desire to join Arsenal.
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      Kai Havertz
      Havertz wants to join ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are also pushing to sign Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Gunners reportedly had their opening bid rejected by the Blues last week, but they returned with an improved offer of £60m on Tuesday.
      Havertz is understood to be keen on the prospect of a move to Arsenal, with personal terms already agreed.
      Arteta believes Havertz will be able to play in any position along Arsenal’s front three, as well as in midfield.
      Moussa Diaby
      Diaby recently emerged as a targetCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners are reportedly leading Premier League rivals Newcastle and Manchester United in the race to sign Diaby, who recently emerged as a target.
      Bayer Leverkusen want around £65m for the winger, but Arsenal could attempt to negotiate a cheaper deal, with Granit Xhaka already set to join the Bundesliga side this summer.
      Diaby has scored 14 goals in 48 appearances for the German side across all competitions last season and AI think he could be bringing his talents to the Gunners next term.
      Ilkay Gundogan
      Gundogan is a free agent this summerCredit: Alamy
      Fresh from winning the Treble with Man City, Gundogan will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of this month.
      He has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Barcelona, but the Gunners could have the edge in a transfer race thanks to Arteta’s links to City.
      The 32-year-old is set to make a decision on his future this week.
      Mason Mount
      Mount has been linked with Arsenal and Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The midfielder emerged as one of Arsenal’s summer transfer targets last month, but the Gunners are yet to bid for him.
      Mount has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks.
      The Red Devils attempted to strike a deal with Chelsea earlier this month by proposing a £40m offer, but the Blues rejected it and demanded £70.
      If Man Utd fail to complete a deal for Mount, Arsenal could swoop in. Although the AI, powered by Perlexity, said it was “important to note that these are just rumours and reports”.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin
      Calvert-Lewin emerged as a potential target earlier this yearCredit: PA
      Arsenal expressed an interest in signing Calvert-Lewin earlier this year, but no offer has been made.

      Arteta is keen to sign a new striker this summer to play back-up to Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, with Folarin Balogun expected to leave.
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      West Ham REJECT Arsenal’s club record second bid for Declan Rice and hold firm on £100m valuation

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      WEST HAM have rejected Arsenal’s second bid for Declan Rice.The Gunners tabled an offer worth £90million on Tuesday morning
      West Ham have rejected Arsenal’s second bid for RiceCredit: Getty
      The proposal was worth £75m with £15m in add-ons, but West Ham officials immediately turned it down as they want at least £100m guaranteed for their captain.
      The Gunners had another bid pushed back by the Hammers last week.
      Rice is Arsenal’s priority transfer target this summer.
      The Gunners have been preparing a swoop for the midfielder since January and they are hoping to bring him to North London before the start of pre-season next month.
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      Personal terms have already been agreed, with Rice understood to be eager to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium.
      Manchester City are also interested, but they are yet to bid due to the midfielder’s desire to join Arsenal.
      The Gunners are also pursuing a deal to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Blues have already rejected a bid for the Germany international, who is keen on the prospect of a move to Arsenal, but they could be tempted to let him go for £60m.
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      Jurrien Timber is another name on Arteta’s transfer wishlist.
      Arsenal launched a £30m bid for the defender last week, but Ajax want around £50m.
      The Gunners also want to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton, although the Saints want a club-record fee for the young midfielder. More