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      Aston Villa sign long-term Arsenal target Youri Tielemans and ‘on verge’ of adding former Gunner to new-look midfield

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      ASTON VILLA have confirmed the signing of long-term Arsenal target Youri Tielemans and could reportedly be about to sign an ex-Gunner too.The midfielder was available on a free transfer this summer after running down his contract at relegated Leicester.
      Youri Tielemans has signed for Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      Arsenal were interested in signing the midfielder over the last few months.
      But he has now signed for Villa, the club has confirmed.
      And Tielemans, 26, is set to be joined at Villa Park by former Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who will arrive on a free from Liverpool according to talkSPORT.
      The Gunners were believed to have held talks with Tielemans a few weeks ago about a potential move.
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      And the Belgium international’s signature is a coup for Villa, with Liverpool and Newcastle also linked.
      Tielemans could be the first of several departures from Leicester following their relegation.
      James Maddison could be the most expensive exit amid interest from Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle.
      Arsenal have also been tipped to make a bid for the England international, who could cost at least £40million.
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      Harvey Barnes could make a move with Toon once again a potential suitor.
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      William Saliba contract details revealed as he agrees new four-year deal despite Arsenal being left in shock by demands

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      ARSENAL have given in to William Saliba’s demands to agree a new long-term contract with the French international defender.The final details of the deal are still being worked out but the club are now confident of the 22-year-old centre-half putting pen to paper in the next few weeks.
      Saliba has agreed terms on a new four year contract at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And that comes as a massive relief to manager Mikel Arteta, who was desperate to avoid any uncertainty dragging into the new season.
      It is understood that the contract, which will run to 2027 with the possibility of an option for a further 12 months, will be worth around £200,000-per-week.
      That is considerably more than Arsenal were hoping to pay Saliba, whose current salary is only £40,000-a-week.
      SunSport exclusively reported last month how Arsenal were in shock at his demands.
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      But with only 12 months remaining on his current contract and French Champions Paris St. Germain closely monitoring the situation, Saliba’s advisors always had the upper hand in negotiations.
      Arteta made it absolutely clear that the player was central to all of his long-term plans and must be kept at any cost.
      And that has resulted in the club more or less agreeing to pay the player whatever he wanted to secure his long-term future.
      Saliba is currently recovering from the back injury which ruled him out of Arsenal’s final 11 games of the season and has not been included in the French squad for their forthcoming Euro qualifiers against Gibraltar and Greece.
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      But it is hoped he will be fit enough to take part in next month’s pre-season tour of the USA and the aim is to have the contract signed before they cross the Atlantic.
      Saliba, a £27million signing from St.Etienne in 2017, becomes the fourth key Arsenal player this year to agree a new long-term contract, following on from Gabriel Martinelli, Aaron Ramsdale and Bukayo Saka.
      The club are also putting the final touches to a new deal for Reiss Nelson, who is out of contract at the end of this month but is now set to stay at the Emirates.
      Arteta wants to get his squad sorted as quickly as possible this summer ahead of the club’s long-awaited return to the Champions League.
      They are ready to open the bidding for West Ham skipper Declan Rice with an offer in the region of a club record £90million and are also looking to further strengthen in midfield and in defence.
      Fans have taken to social media to express their delight at the news.
      One said: ” We are cooking!!”
      Another replied: “Great deal. He will dominate the league for years to come.”
      A third added: ” Best news I’ve heard this week.” More

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      Arsenal ‘ready to hijack’ Ange Postecoglou’s first transfer as Tottenham boss as stunning release clause emerges

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      ARSENAL are reportedly preparing to hijack Ange Postecoglou’s first transfer target as Tottenham boss in the form of Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson.Postecoglou, 57, was unveiled as Spurs’ new manager earlier this week following a dismal campaign for the club.
      Ange Postecoglou has a big job to turn things around at TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Victor Nelsson is attracting interest from both Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      The Lilywhites finished eighth in the Premier League table, missing out on European football next season.
      And they could be set to lose talisman Harry Kane as Real Madrid and Manchester United circle for his signature.
      Ex-Celtic head coach Postecoglou has a big job on his hands to turn things around in North London.
      And one of his first moves was mooted to be the acquisition of Galatasaray centre-back Nelsson.
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      The Dane, 24, has featured 80 times across two seasons for the Turkish giants since moving from Copenhagen.
      And he played an integral part in Galatasaray clinching their first league title in four years last month.
      He has also received 10 caps for the Denmark national team.
      Spurs are in the market for central defenders as Davinson Sanchez looks set to depart the club.
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      And Nelsson has been eyed as an affordable option given his £21.5million release clause – even though bids tabled so far have failed to exceed £13m.
      But Fanatik are now reporting that Arsenal are set to enter the race for the Scandinavian.
      Mikel Arteta’s men are in the market for a host of players including Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo, as well as Chelsea man Kai Havertz.
      And Nelsson’s defensive quality would be a welcome addition to the Gunners’ squad – with Arteta eyeing another Premier League title challenge next season.
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      Former Arsenal and Newcastle star retires and pens emotional message after the ‘end of the dream’

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      FORMER Arsenal and Newcastle star Mathieu Debuchy has penned an emotional farewell to football after announcing his retirement.The former full-back, 37, wrote on Twitter: “The end of a dream but the beginning of a new life.
      Debuchy during Arsenal’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City in 2014Credit: AFP
      “Thank you to all the people from near and far who have contributed to my development in the different clubs where I have been.”
      The former French international, who made 27 appearances for his national side, played 30 times for the Gunners after signing from Newcastle for £7.9million in 2014.
      He endured an injury-ridden spell for Arsenal but was a part of the squad that won the 2015 FA Cup.
      The defender had his Arsenal contract terminated in 2018 which enabled him to move to Saint-Etienne.
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      He spent two years at the French club before dropping down a league to join Ligue 2 side Valenciennes, where he ended his career playing as a veteran centre-back.
      Debuchy had been a bright light for Newcastle during a miserable time for fans under the ownership of Mike Ashley.
      He played 46 times for The Magpies and their fans were among those paying tribute to the defender on Twitter.
      One Newcastle fan said: “You should see our club now Debuchy, no hard feelings you leaving us under Mike Ashley.
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      “Hope you give us some support in the Champions League next season. Happy retirement!”
      An Arsenal fan added “Well done Mathieu.”
      The official account of the French national team also added: “Congratulations on your career Mathieu! 💙”
      Debuchy appeared at both the 2012 European Championships and the 2014 World Cup for Les Bleus.
      He said in an interview with club Valenciennes that he plans to enter coaching following his retirement.
      He said: “I registered to pass the first coaching diploma, so we will continue on that. We will see the opportunities that will open up to me.” More

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      Jorginho’s Arsenal future under threat as £12m signing ‘offered reunion with former boss’ in shock transfer

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      JORGINHO’S Arsenal future is under threat after he was “offered a reunion with a former boss” in a shock transfer.The Italian midfielder has been an Arsenal player for less than six months but could already be on the move summer.
      Jorginho’s Arsenal future has been thrown into doubtCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta brought Jorginho to the club from Chelsea in January as part of a £12million deal.
      Jorginho had been signed to add depth in midfield but went on to displace Thomas Partey and made 14 league appearances.
      However, 90min report that the Gunners are willing to listen to offers for Jorginho, with Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri keen on a reunion.
      The pair have previously worked together at both Napoli and Chelsea, with Sarri bringing Jorginho with him to Stamford Bridge in 2018.
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      Jorginho has made 162 appearances under the Italian, more than any other manager in his career, and they won the Europa League together in 2019.
      The report adds that Lazio’s Serie A rivals Napoli and AC Milan are also interested in a move, although, Arsenal are not actively looking to force him out.

      Arteta’s midfield is set for a revamp this summer as Arsenal prepare to return to the Champions League after their second place finish.
      Granit Xhaka is set to leave the club after seven years and Albert Sambi Lokonga, following his loan to Crystal Palace, is also expected to be sold.
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      Fans can expect to see new arrivals as well, though, with Arsenal planning to be busy during the transfer window.
      The club have been strongly linked with Declan Rice, who West Ham chairman David Sullivan says will leave this summer. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘makes contact with long-term Arsenal transfer target but star wants to wait for Premier League offers’

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      JOSE MOURINHO has made contact with a long-term Arsenal transfer target but the star “wants to wait for Premier League offers”.The Roma manager is eyeing a move to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer when he officially leaves Leicester at the end of this month.
      Jose Mourinho has made contact with Youri TielemansCredit: Rex
      Tielemans will depart the King Power Stadium when his contract expires, the Foxes have confirmed.
      And, despite being a long-term Arsenal target, Tielemans has been approached by Roma and Mourinho.
      Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Serie A side have already made contact with Tielemans over a potential move.
      However, Roma’s hopes rest on which other clubs approach the Belgian this summer.

      The report adds that the 26-year-old is waiting to see if he receives offers from any Premier League clubs.
      Aston Villa are one such club who could come in for Tielemans, with bookies slashing odds on a move to Villa Park.
      Arsenal also remain interested and were linked with Tielemans as recently as April.
      The Gunners have been rumoured with signing the former Monaco midfielder for several seasons, but no deal has materialised.
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      Tielemans remains in high demand despite Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League, though.
      He will be one of seven players to leave the club at the end of June, with others expected to be sold in a mass exodus this summer. More

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      Arsenal fans urge club to seal Declan Rice move as West Ham hero breaks silence on transfer plans

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      ARSENAL fans are pleading for Declan Rice’s arrival after the jubilant West Ham skipper spoke out on transfer rumours.The England midfielder says he will “see what happens” but for now is focused on celebrating Europa Conference League glory.
      Triumphant Declan Rice is expected to move this summer but ‘loves’ West HamCredit: Getty
      But Gunners’ supporters are more impatient, especially as some rival fans suggested Rice would be better off joining Bayern Munich.
      Jarrod Bowen’s lethal last-minute finish clinched the Hammers’ first major trophy since 1980 with a 2-1 defeat of Fiorentina.
      Rice was in tears afterwards and particularly emotional in a lengthy embrace with manager David Moyes.
      The 24-year-old then told BT Sport: “There’s a lot of speculation about my future, obviously there is interest from other clubs, that’s out there.
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      “But ultimately I’ve still got two years left at West Ham. I love this club, I love playing for this club.
      “There hasn’t been nothing yet, so my focus is playing for West Ham, enjoying tonight and seeing what happens.
      “I love this club, I’m captain of this club, I love it to pieces. Let’s just see what happens.”
      One fan responded by posting: “Next season at Arsenal lifting the Premier League.”
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      Another wrote: “Happy for Rice and West Ham, really hoping to see Rice in an Arsenal shirt next season.”
      Similar messages included: “Arsenal ahead of Bayern” and “LET’S GO. EDU GET IT DONE!!!”
      But other football enthusiasts cast doubt on who Rice will join AND his reported value.
      One argued: “If he wants to ever taste European glory again he should join Bayern.”
      A second said: “I’m still not convinced he’s worth £100m.”
      But maybe one post spoke more than others on Rice’s situation.
      It read: “Definitely time to leave, taken West Ham to success and unfortunately can’t take them much further. Time for him to leave and progress in his career.” More

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      Folarin Balogun ‘set to leave Arsenal this summer’ after stunning 22-goal season in France with Italian giants chasing

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN could exit Arsenal for Inter, AC Milan or West Ham, according to reports.The striker was a 22-goal loan sensation for Ligue 1 club Reims this season.
      Folarin Balogun is set to leave Arsenal permanently this summerCredit: AFP
      And he’s expected to depart the Emirates permanently this summer now that he’s proven himself at a high level.
      The Mail are the latest outlet to link the two Milan giants with the New York born star.
      Balogun, 21, has just chosen to play for the USA despite winning 13 England Under-21 caps.
      And although he outshone big names in France this season, he could be one of up to NINE men exiting Arsenal in the current transfer window.
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      That’s because boss Mikel Arteta is chasing-big-money newcomers.
      Main targets Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo could cost £170million between them.
      And even if Arteta misses out on one or both of them, he will turn his attention to other established midfielders.
      The Spaniard wants a new central defender and full-back.
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      The Gunners were long-term Premier League leaders but William Saliba’s absence from defence with injury cost them dearly.
      That helped Manchester City retain the title and persuaded Arteta he needed to act decisively this summer.
      Balogun will return to the Emirates from his loan behind main frontman Gabriel Jesus and regular back-up Eddie Nketiah.
      But Inter and AC have been impressed with his explosive form in the French top flight.
      Serie A rivals Roma are also said to be monitoring the situation.
      And their interest could rise if they sell England hitman Tammy Abraham. More