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      Arsenal star Declan Rice gives ‘perfect response’ to Moises Caicedo jibe live on Sky Sports

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      ARSENAL midfielder Declan Rice gave the perfect response to a comment about Moises Caicedo’s transfer fee during a post-match interview with Sky Sports.The Gunners clinched a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Monday thanks to a perfectly-executed penalty from Martin Odegaard.
      Rice spoke to Sky Sports at full time and referenced his transfer feeCredit: Sky Sports
      The midfielder joined the Gunners in a £105m transfer last monthCredit: Getty
      Caicedo became the most expensive player in the Premier League when he joined Chelsea last weekCredit: Alamy
      Rice – who was named Player of the Match – spoke to Sky Sports at full-time, but he was quickly hit with a small jibe about his transfer fee.
      The midfielder signed for Arsenal in a £105million transfer from West Ham last month, making him the most expensive player in Premier League history.
      However, that record was broken last week when Caicedo completed a huge £115m move from Brighton to Chelsea.
      Monday Night Football presenter David Jones was eager to bring the record up in the post-match interview with Rice.
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      He said: “Can’t believe Caicedo has already broken your record though, Declan!
      “You can’t be happy with that!”

      To which the midfielder responded: “I had it up on the wall for two weeks, it’s come down already!”
      Fans praised Rice for his “perfect response” to the comment, with one person tweeting: “He’s even entertaining off the pitch! Worth every penny that £105m.”
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      Another added: “Finally some good banter.”
      A third wrote: “Probably the best £105m spent this window from any club.”
      While a fourth commented: “Perfect response.”
      Rice became one of four new additions to the Arsenal squad this summer.
      Kai Havertz joined the club in a £65m transfer from Chelsea before Jurrien Timber followed in a £40m move from Ajax.
      David Raya became Mikel Arteta’s latest signing last week when he joined Arsenal on a season-long loan.
      The Gunners have the option to buy the goalkeeper from Brentford for £27m next summer. More

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      Premier League giants on transfer red alert as Ansu Fati ‘decides to LEAVE Barcelona’

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      ANSU FATI is set to spark a Premier League scramble after deciding to leave Barcelona.Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been linked to making a move for the winger.
      Ansu Fati has decided to leave BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      And the Prem trio will be among clubs scrapping for the Spain international’s signature this summer.
      Fati, 20, burst onto the scene as a teenager three years ago, having been at Barcelona since he was nine.
      He is the youngest goal scorer in Champions League history, at the age of 17 years and 40 days.
      And he even inherited Lionel Messi’s iconic No 10 shirt with the Argentina legend left the club in 2021.
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      But Fati has slipped down the pecking order under boss Xavi.
      And Spanish publication AS report that the Guinea Bissau-born star now wants out.
      That represents a change of heart for Fati, who had been determined to earn his boss’ trust.
      But he was left on the bench for the disappointing 0-0 La Liga opener against Getafe.
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      And, to rub salt in the wound, he saw unknown kids Abde Ezzalzouli and Lamine Yamal come on ahead of him as Barca desperately hunted a winner.
      Fati was finally called on in the 79th minute, but failed to make an impact.
      And that appears to have been the final straw for Fati, as he looks to resurrect his career elsewhere.
      Atletico Madrid are reportedly also keen but have yet to contact Barcelona, meaning Prem sides can get a head start. More

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      Arsenal keeper David Raya could get awkward reception from team-mates over his neck tattoo

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      NEW Arsenal arrival David Raya could be in for an awkward reception from his Arsenal team-mates when they find out the meaning of his neck tattoo.The former Brentford stopper has a tattoo on the back of his neck that reads ’13-08-2021′ to commemorate his Premier League debut with the Bees.
      David Raya was unveiled as an Arsenal player yesterdayCredit: Getty
      But the player’s neck tattoo could lead to some awkward questions in the Gunners dressing roomCredit: Getty
      That particular night saw Brentford beat Arsenal 2-0 in what was one of Mikel Arteta’s most testing moments as Arsenal manager.
      It was a perfect Prem debut for Raya, who kept a clean sheet as goals from Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard put the game beyond any doubt for the Bees.
      Arsenal would go on to lose their next two games to Chelsea and Manchester City which left the Gunners rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table without scoring a goal.
      The results saw the likes of Gary Neville lay into Arsenal’s “poor recruitment” and “lack of direction” in what was a testing time for the club.
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      But the Gunners bounced back to narrowly miss out on top four that season before following that up with last season’s title challenge.
      Raya is the latest signing in an aggressive transfer strategy from Arsenal this summer.
      The keeper is the Gunners’ fourth signing following deals for Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.
      Arteta is keen to create competition for places this season as he looks to go one better than last and win the Premier League.
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      And that extends all the way to the goalkeeper position with Raya coming in despite the popularity of Aaron Ramsdale both with fans and in the squad.
      Raya has signed for Arsenal on an initial £3million one year loan deal with a £27m option to buy next summer.
      It remains to be seen how Arteta will deal with having two Premier League proven keepers to pick from – with some suggesting one will play in the Premier League and one in the Champions League.
      Or he could follow in the footsteps of Roberto De Zerbi, who revealed that he will rotate between goalkeepers Jason Steele and Bart Verbruggen on a game by game basis. More

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      Folarin Balogun’s Monaco transfer in doubt as Arsenal ‘reject £34m bid’ forcing Ligue 1 side to consider other target

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      AS MONACO have had their £34million bid rejected for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, according to reports. According to RMC Sport, the Gunners value the 22-year-old much higher and appear to have ended the Ligue 1 club’s interest in the forward.
      AS Monaco’s bid for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has been rejectedCredit: Getty
      Monaco had been keen on the youngster after he scored 21 Ligue 1 goals for Stade Reims while on loan last season.
      Balogun’s performances also earned him a first call-up from the USA after switching his international allegiance from England.
      Balogun’s remarkable season made him a key target for the French club, despite him having made just two league appearances for Arsenal and spending an underwhelming time on loan to Middlesbrough last year.
      The striker has announced he is open to leaving the Emirates this summer as he feels he has proved he can play at the top level.
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      But, Arsenal have slapped a £50m price tag on his head, according to CBS Sport.
      The hefty valuation turned Monaco’s heads towards alternative option Karl Toko-Ekambi, who plays for Lyon.
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      However, the Cameroonian forward has confirmed he is set for a move to Saudi Arabia, forcing the Monegasque club to turn back to Balogun.
      The youngster is also interesting a number of Premier League teams.
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      Tottenham are one side who are considering a move for Balogun as the club seeks a Harry Kane replacement following his transfer to Bayern Munich.
      West Ham are also eyeing up a potential swoop for the striker to reinforce their front line with flop Italian Gianluca Scamacca sizing up a move to Inter Milan, according to TalkSPORT.
      The £50m valuation has curbed interest from Inter Milan and their city rivals AC Milan. More

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      Arsenal flop Nuno Tavares lined up for Premier League switch as rival club submits formal proposal for permanent deal

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      ARSENAL flop Nuno Tavares is being lined up for a Premier League switch.The full-back has been strongly linked with a move away from the Gunners this summer.
      Nottingham Forest have submitted a proposal for Nuno TavaresCredit: Getty
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Nottingham Forest have submitted a formal proposal for Tavares.
      Forest are looking to sign Tavares on a permanent deal, with negotiations over personal terms with the player ongoing.
      Tavares is also reportedly a target for a pair of Bundesliga clubs.
      Both Wolsburg and Werder Bremen have been said to be interested in recent weeks.
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      Meanwhile, Galatasaray were also eyeing a move for the Portuguese left-back earlier this summer.
      Tavares has made 28 appearances for Arsenal since signing from Benfica in 2021.
      He spent last season on loan in France with Marseille, scoring six times in 31 league matches as he helped the club finish third in Ligue 1.
      However, he has not appeared to be part of Mikel Arteta’s plans since returning to the Emirates Stadium.
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      Tavares was left out of the squad for the club’s pre-season tour of the USA.
      He was also not named on the bench for Saturday’s season opener at home to Forest.
      If his move to the City Ground is completed, Tavares will become the club’s fourth summer signing.
      He will not be the first player to arrive from Arsenal, though, with Matt Turner already completing the switch.
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      New Arsenal signing David Raya boldly claims he could have enjoyed career as an OUTFIELD PLAYER

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      NEW Arsenal keeper David Raya has been thinking outside the box.The loanee from Brentford reckons he could be an OUTFIELD player.

      David Raya points forward, in more ways than one, after sealing his Arsenal moveCredit: Getty
      That supports the verdict of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who believes the Spaniard is skilful enough to be a “No 10”.
      Raya, 27, has even assessed exactly what level he could play at if he didn’t stick between the sticks.
      And if anyone should know, he should.
      The two-cap star has worked his way up the leagues since a loan spell with fifth-tier Southport in 2014-15.
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      Brentford pouched Raya from Blackburn in 2019.
      And his outstanding Premier League form helped the Bees finish ninth last season.
      Ahead of his switch to the Emirates, Raya told Brentford’s media team: “In Spain, I could play in the third division as an outfield player.”
      He then explained to Arsenal’s website: “My brother always put me in a goal. With my mates, I always played outfield. 
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      “I enjoyed playing further up the pitch and I think that’s why I’m comfortable on the ball. 
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      “Next to my house, there were always young guys playing on the futsal pitch. I always played outfield in those games.”
      Raya must hope his extra ability with his feet helps him displace England ace Aaron Ramsdale, 25, as Gunners’ No1.
      If it does make the difference, he might want to thank Klopp for his tiny role in bigging up his footwork.
      After Liverpool’s 3-3 Prem draw at the Brentford Community Stadium in September 2021, the German said: “The goalkeeper could wear the number 10 shirt.
      “He has sent several incredible balls, exactly what you should do when you play against us.”
      Raya’s £3million loan deal includes the option of a £27m permanent move.
      He signed a new two-year Brentford contract to protect his value just ahead of the move.
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      But Bees’ director of football Phil Giles explained: “It enables this deal to be done more rapidly, with all parties wanting to make this a permanent transfer as soon as practically possible.
      “David’s contract extension is a fall-back position in the event that the transfer is not made permanent. I’m not expecting to see David back at Brentford, although if ever that happened then of course the opportunity to work with such a high-class goalkeeper for up to two more years would in many ways be an unexpected bonus.” More

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      Arsenal SIGN David Raya in £3m loan transfer with buy option after Brentford cave on £40m demands

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      ARSENAL have completed the signing of Brentford keeper David Raya on a £3million loan deal with the option of a £27m permanent move.The 27-year-old Spanish international will now go head-to-head with Aaron Ramsdale to become Mikel Arteta’s first choice.
      Arsenal have completed the loan signing of David Raya from BrentfordCredit: GETTY
      The Gunners have the option to buy the Spain international permanently next seasonCredit: REUTERS
      Raya finalised his move to the Emirates at Arsenal’s training ground todayCredit: INSTAGRAM@JMUNELL
      Raya arrives at the Emirates highly recommended by goalkeeping coach Inaki Cana, who worked with the player at Brentford before joining Arteta’s backroom staff.
      And it is his ability to play out from the back with the ball at his feet which could give him the edge over England international Ramsdale.
      With Arsenal about to return to the Champions League after a six-year absence, Arteta wants a keeper who is comfortable leaving his penalty area to cover the space behind his back four and can pass the ball accurately to beat the high press.
      After handing Ramsdale a lucrative new five-year contract in May, Arsenal were not planning on signing another goalkeeper this summer.
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      But they changed their plans when Raya became available and believed it was too good an opportunity to turn down.
      Brentford had initially demanded £40m for a player who only cost them £2m when they bought him from Blackburn in 2019.
      That was enough to deter interest from Spurs and Manchester United for a player with just 12 months remaining on his contract.
      But Raya made it clear to Brentford boss Thomas Frank that he wanted to move to Arsenal to resume work with Cana and would not sign for anyone else.
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      So now the clubs have reached a compromise agreement, with Raya signing a new Brentford contract while still having the chance to sign permanently for Arsenal next summer if everything goes according to plan at the Emirates.
      Raya will go straight into the matchday squad for the Gunners’ trip to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace.
      The Gunners kicked off their Premier League campaign last Saturday with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest. More

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      Arsenal star Gabriel ‘targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs’ after defender’s shock omission from Premier League opener

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      GABRIEL is the latest player to be targeted for a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, reports say. The defender was a mainstay in Arsenal’s backline last season but he was left out of the starting 11 for their opening game over the weekend.
      Gabriel is linked with a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Now he is wanted by clubs in the Saudi Pro League, according to The Mirror.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante are some of the names prised over to the Middle East.
      And now wantaway PSG superstar Neymar is close to completing a staggering £2.5million-per-week deal with Al-Hilal.
      Ben White partnered William Saliba at centre-back for Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest with Thomas Partey moving to right-back.
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      Arsenal have turned down transfer interest for Gabriel before.
      And they are now set to be without summer signing Jurrien Timber, who tore his ACL against Forest.
      The £34million man was forced off during his first Premier League appearance after suffering the knee injury.
      And the Gunners released a statement to give concerned Gooners an update on Timber.
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      It read: “Further to his substitution during our match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Jurrien Timber has received extensive assessments and scans which have confirmed he has sustained an injury to his right knee.
      “Jurrien will undergo a further detailed assessment and review with a consultant in the coming days to assess the full extent of the injury, in order to determine the next steps.
      “A further update will be provided in due course. Everyone at the club will be focused on supporting Jurrien at this time.”
      Jurrien Timber tore his ACLCredit: Getty More