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      Ex-Man Utd & Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez set to be unemployed as he looks for third Premier League club on free transfer

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      A PREMIER League return could be on the cards for Alexis Sanchez.The Chilean forward, 34, is a free agent following a spell at Marseille.
      Alexis Sanchez fancies another shot at the English top flightCredit: Getty
      And Sanchez is keen on a third club in England after stints at Arsenal and Manchester United.
      Sanchez can stay with his French side — but the feelers are out to Prem sides.
      The ex-Udinese and Barcelona star was a huge hit at Arsenal from 2014-18, twice winning the FA Cup.
      But he flopped after moving to Old Trafford, heading off to Inter Milan, first on loan and then permanently.
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      And he’s nearing the end of his first season in Ligue 1, with Marseille likely to remain in third place.
      It’s been claimed in Chile that the Gunners are considering an offer.
      But the 153-cap ace has never looked the same player he was at the Emirates since his unwanted exit five years ago.
      Some supporters, however, have called for his return.
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      But many were angry at his departure to big rivals United for around £391,000 a week plus bonuses.
      Sanchez has revealed he was instead poised to join Manchester City.
      But an Etihad player set to switch the other way to the Emirates declined the move.
      Sanchez has previously said: “Everything was ready, there was a player who was going to go to Arsenal.
      “Then [Arsene] Wenger tells me you are not leaving because the other player did not want to come and they do not have another.
      “Suddenly the cell phone rings. (Jose) Mourinho tells me: ‘Alexis, here is the seven [shirt] available for you.'”
      Sanchez added: “That’s when I said to myself, Chilean footballer playing for Manchester United, something that has never happened.” More

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      Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit reveals he REGRETS Chelsea transfer and names club he wished he’d joined instead

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit admits he regrets joining Chelsea over Manchester United.The French World Cup winner won nothing in three years at Stamford Bridge after arriving from Barcelona in 2001.
      Emmanuel Petit won the Prem and FA Cup double at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger and rejected the chance to return there in 2001Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      Ex-France hero believes he got it wrong in joining Chelsea from BarcaCredit: Getty
      Petit moved to Chelsea despite two calls from Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger urging him to return to Arsenal.
      The midfielder blames his decision on his then-wife wanting to live in London and not Manchester. 
      And having picked up no silverware in his one season with Barca, he had equally-mixed fortunes at Chelsea before retiring in 2004.
      Petit famously helped Arsenal win the Premier League and FA Cup double in 1997-98 then moved to the Nou Camp in 2000.
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      And he explained how a year later he was once more a wanted man in England.
      Petit, 52, told FourFourTwo. “Arsenal approached me but so did Manchester United.
      “I spoke to Arsene. He really wanted me back, but I was honest with him.
      “I said, ‘I appreciate it and it’s very tempting, but I didn’t feel that you wanted me to stay when I signed for Barcelona a year ago’. 
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      “It’s like divorcing somebody. When you don’t feel desired by them, what’s the point of going back?
      “I should have gone to Manchester United, because Sir Alex Ferguson called me twice. 
      “We had a very good conversation and it was tempting, but once again I listened to my wife. 
      “She wanted to go back to London – she didn’t want to live in Manchester – so I made the same mistake twice in one year.”
      However, the anchorman’s affections clearly still lie with the Gunners.
      And he’s backing Emirates manager Mikel Arteta to make further progress next season after being certain of finishing runners-up this term. More

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      Brighton set to outbid Prem giant in transfer war for Galatasaray’s French starlet Sacha Boey after £16m offer

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      BRIGHTON are looking to beat Arsenal to Sacha Boey’s signature this summer, according to reports.The ambitious Seagulls are looking to further strengthen as they prepare for the Europa League next season.
      Sacha Boey has attracted plenty of interest from EnglandCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are also keen on Boey as they aim to bolster their options at right-back.
      According to Turkish outlet 343 Digital, Brighton have bid £16million for the French youth international.
      They add that Arsenal have only offered £14.7m for Boey.
      Galatasaray are said to be demanding around £22m for their star full-back.
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      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that Galatasaray board members travelled to London this week to talk to English clubs.
      Boey, 22, has also signed with a new agency ahead of a likely transfer.
      Arsenal have been playing Ben White at right-back for the majority of the season.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu has also played there, although the Japanese international has suffered from numerous injury issues this term.
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      Brighton, meanwhile, have seen right-backs Tariq Lamptey and Joel Veltman also suffer from injury issues – with midfielder Moises Caicedo even covering there in recent weeks.
      Boey has helped Galatasaray to an excellent season, with the Turkish giants on the brink of the title.
      He has played 50 times for the Turkish side since joining from Rennes in 2021.
      The highly-rated ace is also believed to have interest from Italy, although England is thought to be a more likely destination. More

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      Three-time Champions League winner set to be unemployed at 27 putting Prem giants on red alert over free transfer

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      MARCO ASENSIO is already being linked with a string of Premier League giants as the Real Madrid legend heads for a free transfer this summer.Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham admire the 35-cap Spain midfielder, 27.
      Long-serving Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio is on the brink of an exit that could have major Premier League clubs scrambling for his servicesCredit: Rex
      Manchester City and United, plus Liverpool, have been mentioned too.
      Talks with Real over a new contract began in December but appear to have ended in failure.
      The three-time Champions League winner wanted more regular starts under Carlo Ancelotti.
      And although the Italian boss has insisted Asensio is a key player, he has still mainly used the playmaker only from the bench.
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      It’s claimed PSG are also interested in the stylish performer.
      But the strongest demand for the Bernabeu super-sub seems to come from the English top flight.
      Arsenal were understood to have held negotiations over Asensio earlier this year.
      And it’s thought Luis Enrique would also be keen if the ex-Barcelona chief took over at Tottenham.
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      Stamford Bridge has long been talked up as a possible destination.
      But incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is sure to re-balance a squad that looks top-heavy with creative players.
      Wherever Asensio ends up, few stars will have a better list of club honours.
      Apart from his Champions League treble, he’s also won LaLiga three times, plus four Club World Cups.
      That’s on top of three European Super Cups, a trio of Spanish Super Cups and one Copa del Rey. More

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      Arsenal ‘make huge breakthrough in Declan Rice transfer race with West Ham & England ace preferring Gunners to Man Utd’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly made a huge breakthrough in their transfer chase of Declan Rice.The Gunners are among the clubs desperate to sign the West Ham and England star.
      Declan Rice is said to prefer the chance to join ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich also remain interested in the midfielder.
      However, the Mirror report Rice is ready to make it clear he favours a move to the Emirates – in a major boost for the North Londoners.
      Rice, 24, will likely be allowed to leave the London Stadium if a Champions League club comes in and matches the Hammers’ £100million asking price.
      But it is Arsenal who have been working hardest, with boss Mikel Arteta devising a plan to rebuild his midfield this summer around Rice.
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      That could see both Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka exit the club, with Rice and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo top of the transfer wish list.
      And the West Ham academy graduate – who was released by Chelsea aged 14 – appears keen to join the project.
      Rice has publicly insisted he remains fully focused on the Hammers for now, especially as he prepares to lead his team out in Prague for the Europa Conference League final on June 7.
      However, once the season is over, speculation will no doubt ramp up with Rice such an in-demand star.
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      Both he and best-mate Mason Mount are wanted in a summer rebuild at Old Trafford that also features England skipper Harry Kane.
      But Bayern fans were feeling confident when the popular Rice was filmed heading out for West Ham training and saying: “Guten morgan,” German for ‘hello’.
      West Ham are already said to have lined up a possible replacement for Rice in the shape of relegated Southampton’s captain James Ward-Prowse.
      Mikel Arteta wants to build his midfield around the England starCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal already have Granit Xhaka replacement lined up as they target transfer for ‘perfect’ £34m midfielder

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      ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a move for Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu as Granit Xhaka’s successor.Mikel Arteta’s men have enjoyed a superb Premier League campaign, albeit while spurning a healthy lead to lose out on the title to Manchester City.
      Orkun Kokcu could be set for a summer move to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Granit Xhaka is expected to leave Arsenal at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Many of their impressive displays have come with the midfield duo of Xhaka and Thomas Partey at the heart of the team.
      Jorginho was signed from Chelsea in January to provide some crucial back-up.
      But now as the Gunners prepare to do business in the summer transfer window, Xhaka, who has played more than 200 games across a seven-year spell, looks set to depart.
      The Swiss captain, 30, is entering the final year of his deal at the Emirates.
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      And he is being heavily linked with a move to German side Bayer Leverkusen.
      Aware of Xhaka’s likely exit, Arsenal are already eyeing up his replacement.

      According to Record, Feyenoord man Kokcu, 22, is being targeted by the North London side.
      He has contributed 12 goals and five assists in 45 appearances this season.
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      Benfica have been long-time admirers of the Turkish international.
      However, there are now issues that could block a deal with the Portugese side – namely the £34million price tag.
      And Benfica are also concerned about competition from other clubs.
      Liverpool and Sevilla are understood to be interested in the midfielder – who has helped Feyenoord claim the Eredivisie title this season. More

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      Arsenal and Brazil ace Rafaelle reportedly due to leave the Gunners’ WSL side this summer

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      RAFAELLE is reportedly set to leave Arsenal this summer bringing her 18-month spell at the Women’s Super League side to an end. The Brazil centre-back could be headed to the USA’s National Women’s Soccer League and is thought to be attracting interest from Orlando Pride. 
      Rafaelle is reportedly set to leave Arsenal for pastures new this summerCredit: Getty
      The Brazil central defender is thought to be a target for American club Orlando PrideCredit: Getty
      The Athletic reports the club, which competes in the United States’ top tier, have been linked with a move for the player.
      Rafaelle, who joined the Gunners last January from Chinese team Changchun Zhuoyue, has established herself as a key figure in the club’s back line. 
      This term the Bahia-born defender has made 15 WSL appearances for Arsenal who play Aston Villa in their final league game this season.
      She has developed an impressive defensive partnership with Leah Williamson with both players helping their side to a 3-1 Conti Cup final defeat of Chelsea in March.
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      The Brazilian scored the third goal in a game that saw Arsenal pick up their first trophy win since 2019 and their first piece of silverware under head coach Jonas Eidevall. 
      And she netted a first-half equaliser during the Gunners’ a first-leg Women’s Champions League semi-final 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.
      She also featured in their narrow 3-2 second-leg semis loss to the German giants played in front of a record crowd of more than 60,000 at the Emirates.
      On the international stage Rafaelle has helped Brazil to lift the Copa America Feminina trophy twice in 2018 and 2022. 
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      Last year the centre-back, who has 77 senior international caps, skippered the team as they won the tournament for a fourth consecutive time. 
      Arsenal will take on Aston Villa at Meadow Park in their last game of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Rafaelle and her team-mates will face Carla Ward’s Villa side at home this Saturday.
      Villa, who are fifth, are on course achieve their highest finish in the WSL since their promotion to the division in 2020. 
      A win for the Gunners, who are third, will see them qualify for next season’s Champions League. More

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      Arsenal home kit for 2023-24 leaked with fans convinced video hints Arteta has made shock transfer U-turn for huge star

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      ARSENAL fans have been left convinced that Emile Smith Rowe will not leave this summer after he is spotted in the club’s leaked home kit video.The midfielder, 22, is linked with a move away from the Gunners this summer, due to his lack of involvement this season.

      Smith Rowe features in the leaked video, despite being linked with a move away from ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Jesus also featured in the promotional videoCredit: https://twitter.com/afcstuff
      Arsenal women’s star Stina Blackstenius was also part of the launchCredit: https://twitter.com/afcstuff
      Smith Rowe had risen through the ranks under Mikel Arteta, playing a key role in Arsenal’s 2021/22 campaign, which saw him score 10 goals in 34 Premier League matches.
      This season has been quite the opposite though, with the 22-year-old limited to just 11 league appearances, and all from the bench.

      Concerns over the midfielder’s fitness at the start of the campaign has seen him fall down the pecking order at the Emirates.
      The Arsenal academy graduate was therefore set to leave this summer, with Aston Villa interested.
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      But perceptive Arsenal fans are now convinced that he will stay in North London, due to his prominent feature in the new home kit launch.
      He is one of only two Arsenal men’s players to feature in the 16-second clip, with the other being forward Gabriel Jesus.
      The new kit is yet to be officially released by the club, although pictures of it on sale in India have been posted online.
      Fans on Twitter have reacted positively to the design.
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      Reacting to the leaked video, one social media user said: “No way we’re selling Smith Rowe if he’s in this promo video, right?”.
      While another added: “For a player that everybody thinks will leave this summer, he is appearing in a lot of new leaks”.
      And a third noted: “Speculate about ESR all you want, he’s the future of AFC”.
      However, it is difficult to envisage Smith Rowe’s return to the starting XI, with captain Martin Odegaard occupying the No 10 role.
      The Gunners are keen to build upon this season’s resurgence with a number of new signings.
      It was thought that Smith Rowe would make way for either James Maddison or Moisés Caicedo – who have both been heavily linked with joining Arsenal’s midfield.
      The ‘new’ shirt was accidentally leaked onlineCredit: https://twitter.com/afcstuff More