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      Tottenham fans go wild as Bayern Munich ‘begin transfer pursuit’ of flop who Postecoglou is keen to sell

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      FANS are shocked by claims Bayern Munich are chasing “unwanted” Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.Incoming Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou reportedly doesn’t fancy the Dane’s anchorman style.
      Supporters seem surprised Bayern are interested in Pierre-Emile HojbjergCredit: Rex
      New Spurs chief Ange Postecoglou could oust Hojbjerg for tactical reasonsCredit: PA
      And supporters, especially from Bayern, seem baffled that the Bundesliga champions could pursue the 27-year-old.
      Thomach Tuchel’s German giants had been linked with West Ham skipper Declan Rice and even Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      But Arsenal are closing on £100million-rated England midfielder Rice.
      And Chelsea are favourites to land Caicedo as the Gunners’ interest wanes.
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      One fan posted: “Imagine that your club wants to buy Rice or Caicedo and at the end of the day you get this guy…”
      Another wrote: “Hmmm… Bayern are moving weird .”
      And a third was even more aghast.
      He said: “Bayern have no clue on what they are doing. What’s wrong with that club?”
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      A fourth suggested Premier League players are poor value for money – with much better value available around Europe.
      The German pleaded: “Listen. We do not need any player from England. They are already overpriced when they come to England.” More

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      Forgotten Arsenal cult hero on verge of completing free transfer to third club in a YEAR since leaving Gunners

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      FORMER Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin is set to complete his THIRD transfer in just NINE MONTHS as he prepares to return to Real Betis.The Spanish right-back, 28, left the Emirates last summer after more than a decade with the club.
      Hector Bellerin looks set to return to Real Betis where he enjoyed a loan spellCredit: Alamy
      He spent more than a decade at Arsenal before leaving last summerCredit: Getty
      He played 239 times for the North London outfit, winning three FA Cups.
      But his Arsenal exit began a tumultuous 12 months for Bellerin.
      In September, he agreed to join Barcelona – who he left for Arsenal as a youth-team player.
      And things did not turn out how he would have hoped at the Nou Camp.
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      Bellerin had totalled just 141 minutes by January and was shipped out of the club after just four months.
      He signed for Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon where he made 13 appearances, scoring one goal.
      But at the end of the season he was released as he searched for another new path.
      And now Fabrizio Romano is reporting that he is “on the verge” of joining LaLiga side Real Betis – with parties simply “waiting for paperwork”.
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      Bellerin spent one season on loan with Betis during the 2021/22 campaign – prior to his permanent departure from Arsenal.
      He played 32 games for the Spanish outfit, registering five assists.
      And he could feature in the Europa League next season after Betis’ sixth-place finish in LaLiga saw them qualify for the competition. More

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      Arsenal ‘leapfrog Man Utd and Newcastle in transfer chase of Bundesliga star and could hijack deal’

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      ARSENAL are leading Manchester United and Newcastle in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to reports.The Gunners were pipped to the Premier League title by Manchester City this season, despite topping the table for 248 days.
      Arsenal are in ‘pole position’ to sign DiabyCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta is now eager to strengthen his squad in a bid to compete for the trophy once again next campaign.
      And according to French outlet L’Equipe, Diaby has emerged as a top target.
      Arsenal have recently moved themselves into pole position to sign the winger, who is also being monitored by Newcastle and Man Utd.
      Paris Saint-Germain are also understood to be interested.
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      Bayer Leverkusen reportedly want around £65million for Diaby.
      However, the Gunners could attempt to negotiate a cheaper deal, with Granit Xhaka already set to join the Bundesliga side this summer.
      Arsenal are currently prioritising a move for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.
      The North London side submitted a bid worth £90m on Thursday morning, but it was immediately rejected.
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      They are now set to go back with another offer worth £100m.
      Rice is understood to be eager to move to the Emirates Stadium, with personal terms already agreed.
      Arsenal are also interested in signing Kai Havertz this summer.
      Chelsea are demanding around £70m for the Germany international, but they could be willing to lower that price tag if a suitable offer is made.
      Havertz is reportedly keen on the prospect of a move across London. More

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      Arsenal fans say ‘we’re winning the league’ as they close in on THREE major transfers after leapfrogging Newcastle

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      ARSENAL fans have claimed “we’re winning the league” as they close in on three major signings after leapfrogging Newcastle United.The Gunners are yet to make their first signing of the summer but are reportedly edging closer to completing multiple transfers.
      Arsenal have leapfrogged Newcastle United in the race to sign Moussa DiabyCredit: Reuters
      French winger Moussa Diaby is the latest target to emerge as a potential signing.
      L’Equipe report that Arsenal have moved ahead of Newcastle in the race to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star.
      Diaby is said to have changed his mind to now prefer a move to Arsenal in recent weeks, with the club now in pole position for his signature.
      Newcastle have been targeting Diaby for the last 18 months and remain interested, although they have never been the player’s priority.
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      RMC Sport add that Arsenal made an offer for the 23-year-old on the final day of the 2022 summer window.
      Diaby has two years remaining on his deal in Germany and scored 14 goals in 48 matches last term.
      The news of Arsenal’s pursuit of the France international comes as Mikel Arteta’s side close in on two other signings.
      Chelsea forward Kai Havertz is understood to be “very close” to moving across London to the Emirates Stadium.
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      Meanwhile, Arsenal are continuing to chase a deal for Declan Rice, with a second bid worth £100million reportedly prepared.
      Personal terms are understood to not be an issue for the West Ham United captain, who Arsenal have already had one bid rejected for.
      Arsenal fans have been left licking their lips at the prospect of a trio of new arrivals in the coming days and have reacted on social media.

      One excited supporter tweeted: “Rice, Havertz and Diaby. We are winning the league next season.”
      Another wrote: “This is what I want to see.”
      A third fan commented: “Now Arsenal is talking.” One more added: “Best news!” More

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      Arsenal ‘reveal staggering valuation of Folarin Balogun as Champions League finalists Inter Milan enter transfer race’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly revealed their staggering valuation of Folarin Balogun after Inter Milan entered the race to sign him.Balogun is expected to leave the Gunners in search of first-team football this summer.
      Arsenal have revealed their valuation of Folarin BalogunCredit: Getty
      Following a breakthrough season on loan at Stade Reims in Ligue 1, interest is thought to be high in the 21-year-old.
      Balogun scored 22 goals in 39 appearances in France and finished fifth in the league’s scoring charts.
      His form for Reims has caught the eye of several European clubs, with reports in Italy claiming Inter are interested in the forward.
      According to Gazzetta Italia, talks have taken place between the club’s sporting director Piero Ausilio, agents and Arsenal staff.
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      Further discussions have also been scheduled before Ausilio returns to Italy as the Champions League finalists pursue a deal.
      Inter are keen to sign a striker this summer, with Edin Dzeko set to leave for Fenerbahce and Romelu Lukaku’s loan coming to an end.
      However, the report adds that Inter are eyeing a loan move for Balogun, despite Arsenal instead looking to sell him.
      Arsenal are keen to boost their transfer budget with the sale of Balogun, who they value at a whopping £40million.
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      With two years left on his Arsenal deal, Balogun is after first-team football next season and would not be first choice up front under Mikel Arteta.
      Inter’s interest in Balogun comes after he made his senior international debut for the USA on Thursday.
      Having switched allegiances from England last month, Balogun started the USA’s 3-0 CONCACAF Nations League win over Mexico.
      Inter Milan have entered the race to sign Folarin Balogun this summerCredit: AFP More

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      Alessia Russo to LEAVE Man Utd as Arsenal ‘prepare shock transfer swoop for England star’

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      ALESSIA RUSSO is leaving Manchester United this summer with the striker thought to be nearing a transfer to Arsenal as a free agent. The England ace, 24, confirmed her departure via a tweet describing her exit as the “hardest decision” she has ever had to make. 
      Alessia Russo’s departure from Man United comes amid the player being heavily linked with ArsenalCredit: PA
      The WSL star confimed her departure from the Red Devils three days before the start of England’s camp ahead of the Women’s World CupCredit: Getty
      Russo netted 10 goals in the WSL for United last season including the winner during their 3-2 defeat of the Gunners in NovemberCredit: PA
      The Kent-born Lioness is claimed to have attracted interest from US top-flight side Washington Spirit, according to ESPN.
      However it is thought a move to the National Women’s Soccer League is not on the cards.
      And various reports claim the player is closing in on a switch to the Gunners’ WSL side who reportedly had two record-breaking bids knocked back in January. 
      Russo’s exit from Man United comes three years after she joined them in September 2020.
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      Back then they were managed by Casey Stoney who is now head coach of US top tier side San Diego Wave. 
      The striker, who is part of the Lionesses squad competing at the World Cup this summer, is among the players who shone during England’s Euros triumph last year. 
      Russo netted four goals in the contest coming off the bench in all six games for the Lionesses. 
      Efforts included a stunning backheel nutmegged finish during the team’s semi-final defeat of Sweden. 
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      This season saw her help United reach the Women’s FA Cup final for the first time in their history.  
      And she also scored the winner that saw the team become the first side to beat Arsenal at the Emirates in the WSL last November.
      Russo’s journey into football began with her playing for the Under-10s of grassroots club Bearsted FC before spells in the academies of Charlton and Chelsea. 
      She made her senior debut at club level for Chelsea in 2016 before spells at Brighton and US college side North Carolina Tar Heels from  January 2017 to August 2020. 
      Last season Russo finished as United’s joint top scorer in the WSL with 10 goals and one assist in 20 games.
      Red Devils boss Marc Skinner had hoped to keep her with talks reported to be ongoing last season.
      It has been claimed the club had not initally meet Russo’s wage demands until the late stages of talks concerning a new deal.
      Russo is set to play in her first World Cup tourmanent after being included in Sarina Wiegman’s 23-strong Lionesses squad.Credit: PA
      And she is thought to have attracted interest from Lyon and teams in the USA and Spain as well as Arsenal. 
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      Russo’s departure from United comes three days before she joins up with the Lionesses for England’s camp ahead of the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. 
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      Chelsea are ‘in final discussions’ to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton after midfielder ‘decided’ on Blues transfer

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      BRIGHTON midfielder Moises Caicedo has agreed to join Chelsea, according to reports.The midfielder has been linked with a move away from East Sussex since January.
      Moises Caicedo wants to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Roberto De Zerbi refused to let him go mid-season, but club officials are now open to offers.
      Caicedo previously revealed his desire to join Arsenal in a shock statement at the beginning of the year.
      But the Gunners have since withdrawn their interest.
      And according to football journalist Florian Plettenberg, he now wants to join Chelsea.
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      Caicedo is said to be in the final stages of negotiations with the Blues.
      Brighton are reportedly demanding £70-£80million for the midfielder, but owner Tony Bloom has claimed that he is worth £120m.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
      The Gunners had a bid worth £90m rejected on Thursday morning, but they have since gone back in with another offer worth £100m.
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      Arsenal are also keen on the prospect of signing Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Blues want £70million for the Germany international, but the Gunners are hoping to negotiate a cheaper deal.
      Personal terms between the two parties are reportedly close to being agreed. More

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      Arsenal ‘preparing £100m transfer bid for Declan Rice’ after having earlier £90m package rejected by West Ham

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      ARSENAL are reportedly preparing a fresh bid worth £100million for Declan Rice.The Gunners had an offer rejected by West Ham earlier today, which was believed to be worth around £90m including add-ons.
      Arsenal are ready to submit another offer for RiceCredit: Reuters
      But they are now ready to submit an improved bid, according to Sky Sports.
      West Ham want the guaranteed part of the offer for Rice to be paid in two instalments before 2025.
      And Arsenal’s new proposal is expected to guarantee West Ham a fee in the region of £90m plus extra payments worth an additional £10m.
      The Mail also report that that the Gunners are willing to give the Hammers first refusal on outgoing players later this summer.
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      SunSport previously reported that David Moyes is keen on the possibility of signing Emile Smith Rowe.
      The Hammers have also expressed an interest in Eddie Nketiah in the past.
      Rice is understood to be Arsenal’s top transfer target this summer, but Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Manchester City for his signature.
      West Ham are likely to to want a large chunk of the eventual transfer fee up front, while Arsenal are trying to structure the payments over longer, which could make a compromise difficult.
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      The Gunners are also being linked with a move for Chelsea’s Kai Havertz.
      The Germany international reportedly comes with a £70m price tag, but Arsenal are hoping to sign him for less. More