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      Arsenal and Man Utd dealt transfer blow as ‘Bayern Munich enter race for top target Declan Rice’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United have been dealt a blow with Bayern Munich reportedly entering the race for Declan Rice.The West Ham captain, 24, could leave the London Stadium this summer.
      Declan Rice is a reported transfer target for Bayern MunichCredit: PA
      The Gunners and the Red Devils have been long-term admirers of Rice, with the Emirates side once the favourites to land him in a club-record transfer.
      However, it is understood Thomas Tuchel is weighing up a move for the Hammers ace.
      Bild state Tuchel and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic are working on a plan to overhaul the Bayern squad this summer.
      And they identified Rice as a suitable option in holding midfield.
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      He would be a like-for-like replacement for experienced star Joshua Kimmich, who has been linked with a transfer to Barcelona.
      Tuchel came up against Rice during his time as Chelsea boss and believes he has the quality to slot into the Bavarians’ team chasing the Champions League trophy.
      And a possible transfer could see England’s first-choice midfield pairing of Rice and Jude Bellingham both playing in the Bundesliga – although the latter may head to Real Madrid or Manchester City.
      However, the report adds the transfer fee could prove a sticking point for Bayern.
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      West Ham continue to demand £100million for their academy graduate, despite his current contract expiring in 2024.
      Bayern’s record transfer fee is the £68m they paid for Lucas Hernandez.
      And that could prove a boost for the Premier League sides still keen on landing Rice, especially if they can offer Champions League football.
      Hammers boss David Moyes admitted last week there is a “good chance” his influential skipper could leave the club at the end of this season – with James Ward-Prowse lined up as a possible replacement.
      Moyes said: “We would love Declan to be a West Ham player but we are aware that may not be the case come the end of the season.
      “That is one of the scenarios when it comes to planning.
      “There are plans that we have Dec here but we are fully aware that there is a good chance we won’t have him.” More

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      Arsenal transfer boost as West Ham line up England star as Declan Rice replacement

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      WEST HAM are targeting a move for James Ward-Prowse as they prepare for life after Declan Rice, according to reports.Rice is Arsenal’s key target as they aim to bolster their midfield this summer.
      West Ham are interested in signing Southampton star James Ward-ProwseCredit: Getty
      Declan Rice could leave West Ham in a £120m switch this summerCredit: PA
      The Hammers skipper will have one year remaining on his contract come the end of the season, although the East Londoners possess an option to extend it by a further 12 months.
      According to the Standard, West Ham are aiming to profit on Southampton’s relegation by prising away their captain Ward-Prowse.
      They add that boss David Moyes is a huge fan of the 28-year-old set piece specialist.
      West Ham, who are becoming more resigned to losing Rice in a megabucks deal, want a big name replacement for their homegrown star.
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      They will target more than one midfielder, understanding that filling the hole vacated by Rice will be a difficult job.
      The Hammers considered a swoop for Ward-Prowse last summer, only to pounce for Flynn Downes instead.
      Ward-Prowse has managed to score eight goals in 36 Prem appearances this term, despite his side’s abject showing.
      The Portsmouth-born ace joined Saints aged eight and has made 407 outings for them in total.
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      He has also earned 11 England caps under Gareth Southgate.
      Moyes, 60, last week admitted that the Hammers could lose £120million-rated Rice this summer.
      He said: “We honestly hope Dec stays, that is the biggest thing.
      “We would love him to be a West Ham player but we are aware that might not be the case. That is one of the scenarios.
      “Our plans are to have Dec here but we are also fully aware there is a good chance that we don’t have him.”
      In addition to Arsenal, Rice has also been linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United.
      The Gunners are set to have a vacancy in midfield, with Granit Xhaka on the verge of joining Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
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      Arsenal set to land multi-million pound windfall as Napoli line up Gunners flop to replace Man Utd target Min-jae

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      ARSENAL could be set to make millions if Manchester United manage to land Napoli’s Kim Min-jae.The Red Devils are in hot pursuit of the defender and reports this week have suggested they are within touching distance of landing him.
      Kim has been rock solid in Napoli’s title-winning season after his 2022 move from FenerbahceCredit: Getty
      And any move could have the knock-on effect of giving Arsenal a boost to their transfer kitty.
      This is because Napoli are likely to go into the market to sign a replacement and they have been linked to a player Gunners fans will know well.
      The Italian side are believed to be poised to sign Dinos Mavropanos, who was at Arsenal for four years.
      But when he left in 2022 for Stuttgart, wily Arsenal negotiators added a sell-on clause into his contract, according to Londonworld.
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      This means that Arsenal could made a tidy profit from any sale that Stuttgart make.
      Mavropanos only made eight appearances in all competitions for the Gunners during his entire time at the club.
      He has already surpassed that total since joining Stuttgart permanently, having spent the previous two seasons on loan at the club.
      The German side sit second-bottom of the Bundesliga table with just two games to save themselves from relegation.
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      In contrast Napoli have been flying all season and won Serie A at a canter.
      They will now be gearing up for a summer of trying to hang onto their biggest stars.
      Along with Kim, the likes of Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have been linked away from Gil Azzurri.
      Kim has appeared in all but two of Napoli’s league games this season and the 26-year-old has been outstanding since signing last summer. More

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      Arsenal fans beg ‘bring him to the Emirates’ as they are linked with shock transfer for Man City star to replace Xhaka

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      ARSENAL have been linked with a shock replacement for outgoing midfielder Granit Xhaka.As SunSport reported earlier this month, Xhaka is expected to join German side Bayer Leverkusen this summer.
      Granit Xhaka is expected to leave Arsenal this summerCredit: Getty
      Ilkay Gundogan is a reported target for the GunnersCredit: Reuters
      And Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is a potential replacement, according to German outlet Bild.
      Etihad ace Gundogan, 32, is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
      Pep Guardiola has publicly said he wants the midfielder to stay, but his future remains up in the air.
      Bild claim Gundogan wants longer than a one-year deal, with Barcelona thought to be keen.
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      However, the reports states Arsenal have also emerged as potential suitors.
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta previously worked with Gundogan when he was assistant coach at City.
      And some Arsenal fans seemed to be keen on the idea of poaching another City star, with Joao Cancelo another possible signing.
      Responding to the rumours, one wrote on Twitter: “Bring him to the Emirates.”
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      Another said: “We will give him a 3 year deal at Arsenal.”
      A third joked: “Man City is our feeder club now. Things u love to see.”
      And a fourth wrote: “Make it happen Mikel.”
      Xhaka is expected pen a four-year with Leverkusen after the two teams agreed a deal in the region of £15million.
      He has made 295 appearances for the Gunners since joining from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016. More

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      Arsenal preparing shock move for Joao Cancelo from Man City and ‘confident’ of club-record £92MILLION Declan Rice deal

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      ARSENAL are reportedly preparing a shock move for Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo – as well as a summer swoop for Declan Rice.The Portuguese defender was deemed to be surplus to requirements by City boss Pep Guardiola in January and farmed out to Bayern Munich on loan.
      Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Joao Cancelo in the summerCredit: Getty
      Cancelo has been frozen out by Pep Guardiola and former City No.2 Mikel Arteta is keen to bring him to ArsenalCredit: GETTY
      Arteta is also confident of bringing Declan Rice to the Emirates this summerCredit: GETTY
      And Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is hoping to bolster his squad this summer with the acquisition of the out-of-favour wing-back.
      That’s according to The Daily Telegraph, who claim the north Londoners have been alerted to his potential availability by his failure to impress new Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel.
      Although Arsenal are keen on Cancelo, they’re concerned City won’t sell him to them.
      That’s on account of the fact Arteta’s troops have virtually taken the defending Premier League champions right down to the wire in a thrilling title race this season.
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      And selling the 28-year-old to the Gunners would only serve to boost their rival’s chances of winning their first league title in 20 years.
      The Arsenal brass – who convinced City to sell them Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus last summer – believe the Citizens will be “reluctant” to let them snap up Portugal international Cancelo.
      Should City play hardball, the Gunners will reportedly revisit a move for Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda.
      The Spaniard will prove to be a much cheaper alternative to Cancelo should Valladolid be relegated from La Liga.
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      Arsenal may have fears around a move for Cancelo, but the same can’t be said for their pursuit of Declan Rice.
      Arteta and sporting director Edu have made signing the West Ham and England midfielder their top priority this summer.
      And they’ve even cleared the way for his arrival by allowing Granit Xhaka to leave the club.
      It’s claimed the Arsenal brass are working on a club-record £92million deal for the 24-year-old.

      West Ham – who will also field interest from Manchester United for Rice’s services in the summer – are understood to want the bulk of any fee upfront.
      Despite United’s interest in Rice, the Gunners are said to be “confident” of luring the in-demand midfielder across London to the Emirates.
      Arsenal are currently working on a £92million deal for Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Arsenal’s bid to win their first league title in nearly 20 years has collapsed over the last six weeks thanks to three draws and two defeats in their last seven matches.
      And Arteta issued a grovelling apology to the Emirates faithful for their poor run of form after last weekend’s hammering by Brighton.
      He told Sky Sports: “A week ago I was standing here feeling proud and today we have to apologise for the performance in the second half. It was not acceptable.
      “Mathematically, [the title] it’s still possible, but today it’s impossible to think about it.
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      “We need to digest the result and the performance in the second half, understand why and have a different reaction.”
      Arsenal will be back in action on Saturday, travelling to the City Ground to take on relegation battlers Nottingham Forest. More

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      Arsenal set for massive boost with star man to open fresh contract talks after stellar season

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      WILLIAM SALIBA is set for fresh contract talks with Arsenal.The defender was a sensation in his Gunners breakout campaign before a back injury ended his season in mid-March.
      William Saliba is set for fresh contract talks with Arsenal.Credit: Getty
      Saliba, 22, started the first 27 Premier League games with his absence a major reason why Arsenal have fallen behind Manchester City in the title race.
      But his current Emirates deal expires in the summer of 2024 — with the centre-back spending most of his first three years at the club out on loan.
      The Gunners are therefore desperate to get him tied down long-term.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal are praying for a Manchester City meltdown — in Europe as well as in the Premier League.
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      Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have already guaranteed second place in the table and a return to Champions League action after a seven-season absence.
      But if City beat Real Madrid tonight, it will increase the chances of Arsenal landing a nightmare draw — which could include the likes of BOTH Real and Bayern Munich — by being dropped into the third seeding pot.
      Arsenal’s faint title hopes will be extinguished this weekend if they fail to beat Nottingham Forest or City get three points against Chelsea.
      But this evening they have a major interest in Pep Guardiola’s side losing to Madrid and seeing their Euro dream shattered.
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      Next season’s eight top seeds for August’s group-stage draw in Monaco will be the champions of England, Spain, Germany, France, Italy and Portugal, plus the Champions League and Europa League winners.
      Then will come the next eight highest-ranked sides on Uefa’s club coefficient calculation.
      Which, as things stand, would be Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, Inter Milan, Dortmund, Atletico Madrid, Leipzig and Porto, with Arsenal one place out of the frame.
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      Arsenal star Albert Sambi Lokonga targeted by Burnley, as Vincent Kompany eyes reunion with youngster

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      VINCENT KOMPANY is eyeing up a reunion with unwanted Arsenal star Albert Sambi Lokonga.The 23-year-old is surplus to requirements at the Emirates, after falling out of favour under Mikel Arteta.
      Vincent Kompany is eyeing up a reunion with Arsenal star Albert Sambi LokongaCredit: PA
      He is currently on loan at Crystal Palace, where he has appeared nine times this season.
      But the Eagles are reluctant to make the move permanent.
      And that has left the door open for the Burnley boss, 37, who managed the Belgium midfielder during the 2020-2021 campaign at Anderlecht, before he made a £17million move to Arsenal.
      Kompany is a huge fan of £15million-rated Lokonga and once compared him to Premier League legend Yaya Toure.
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      The ex-Man City captain even revealed he recommended the youngster to Arteta, before the north London giants swooped.
      Speaking about the player’s potential on Rio Ferdinand’s Vibe with Five YouTube channel, Kompany said: ”
      “When I was still a player for City, I was coming to a point where I was thinking about my future. Management? Carry on? Sign a new deal?” said Kompany.
      “I was watching football from different countries, different places. And I saw Sambi play his first game – his first two games – then he got an injury to his knee.
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      “But the first thing I did when I saw Sambi is I went to Mikel and said, ‘You’ve got to watch this guy, he’s the new Yaya Toure.”
      Clarets chiefs have told Kompany he will be backed in the transfer market.
      And one of the players he would like to bring in is former player Lokonga.
      He believes he can help his former player rediscover his form and become a Premier League hit.
      Arsenal are eyeing up midfield replacements of their own this summer.
      They have been linked with moves for West Ham’s Declan Rice and Brighton star Moises Caicedo, which could cost them as much as £200million.
      Reports have suggested Arsenal could offload up to 10 stars in the summer, including Lokonga.
      While Granit Xhaka is said to be in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a £20million transfer. More

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      Granit Xhaka set to quit Arsenal with long-serving Gunners star on brink of £20million transfer

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      GRANIT XHAKA is in advanced talks to leave Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen this summer, according to reports.The Swiss midfielder is expected pen a four-year with the Bundesliga side after they agreed a deal in the region of £15million to £20m.
      Granit Xhaka is set to quit Arsenal this summerCredit: Getty
      Xhaka has made 295 appearances for the Gunners since joining from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016.
      According to London World, the former Arsenal skipper will leave Emirates Stadium in a £15m-£20m deal to “pursue a new challenge”.
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, meanwhile, reckons the fee will be closer to £13m.
      He adds that Xhaka, 30, is “close” to agreeing on personal terms with Xabi Alonso’s side.
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      Xhaka has one year remaining on his Arsenal contract, although the Gunners do possess the option to extend it by a year.
      But they are not planning on exercising this option, instead granting him an exit.
      Xhaka has had arguably his best season in an Arsenal shirt this term.
      He has started 34 of the Gunners’ 36 Prem matches this term – netting five goals and assisting a further seven.
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      Leverkusen boss Alonso has been linked to the vacant Spurs gig.
      The Spaniard took over ay BayArena in October with his side languishing in the relegation zone.
      Under his watch they have rocketed up the league to seventh – having also reached the Europa League semi-finals.
      Xabi Alonso has been linked with the vacant Spurs gigCredit: AP More