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      Arsenal sell star Pablo Mari after transfer clause triggered as he bounces back from horror knife attack

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      ARSENAL star Pablo Mari will make his Monza loan permanent after the Italian side sealed their Serie A survival for another season.The Spaniard, who was Mikel Arteta’s first signing as Gunners boss, has spent the campaign on loan with the Italian top flight new boys.
      Pablo Mari is set to join Monza on a permanent basisCredit: Rex
      With tenth-placed Monza now mathematically safe, a number of their loan signings will be made permanent.
      Arsenal are set to receive around £4.4million for Mari’s services.
      The centre-back played 22 times for the Gunners after joining, initially on loan, from Flamengo in January 2020.
      He spent the second half of last season on loan at Udinese, playing 15 times for the Bianconeri.
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      Mari then signed for newly-promoted Monza on an initial loan deal last summer.
      He has played 25 times in Serie A this term, having recovered from a serious injury sustained in a horrifying knife attack in October.
      The defender was attacked while shopping at a supermarket alongside his family.
      Mari was one of a number of victims to be airlifted to hospital after being stabbed by a knife-wielding attacker – while a 30-year-old supermarket worker died of their injuries.
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      Mari was forced to undergo surgery in hospitalCredit: Instagram @pablomv5
      The following day, Mari said in a statement: “After the hard moment we experienced yesterday, both my family and I want to communicate that fortunately we are all fine despite the circumstances.
      “And we want to thank all the messages of support and affection that we are receiving.
      “In addition, we want to send our condolences and all our strength to the family and friends of the deceased person, and we sincerely wish that all injured people recover as soon as possible.”
      Mari, 30, played 22 times for ArsenalCredit: PA More

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      Arsenal fans devastated as Premier League rival ‘launches bid to sign Reiss Nelson on free transfer’

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      BRIGHTON are set to launch a bid for Reiss Nelson this summer, according to reports.The Arsenal winger is set to be out of contract at the Emirates at the end of the season.
      Reiss Nelson is out of contract at Arsenal this summerCredit: Reuters
      Nelson has been offered a new deal to stay in North London beyond the end of the season.
      But the 23-year-old is still considering his options.
      According to the Mail, Brighton will offer Nelson a contract at the end of the campaign, provided he hasn’t extended with Arsenal by then.
      They add that the Seagulls aren’t the only Prem side to have shown an interest in the Gunners academy graduate.
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      Nelson has played just eight times in the Premier League this term.
      He has managed three goals in his limited minutes, however, including the dramatic, last-gasp winner against Bournemouth in March.
      The wide man also bagged a double in the 5-0 win over Nottingham Forest earlier in the campaign.
      Should Nelson depart, many Arsenal fans would be sad to see him go.
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      One wrote on social media: “Brighton stay away from my guy.”
      While a second added: “Reisss Nooooooo.”
      A third tweeted: “Reiss would cook at Brighton omds.”
      Nelson has made 63 appearances for Arsenal in total, scoring seven goals and laying on a further seven assists.
      He has also enjoyed loan spells away with Hoffenheim and Feyenoord.
      Nelson bagged Arsenal’s late winner against Bournemouth in MarchCredit: Getty More

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      Rio Ferdinand takes cheeky swipe at Arsenal as he says ‘if Man Utd star was there he’d probably have a statue’

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      RIO FERDINAND has claimed Bruno Fernandes would have a STATUE outside the Emirates if he were an Arsenal player.The Portuguese midfielder has been one of Manchester United’s shining lights since his arrival at Old Trafford three years ago.
      Bruno Fernandes scored Manchester United’s winner against Aston Villa on SundayCredit: REX
      The strike was the Portuguese’s 61st goal for the Red DevilsCredit: GETTY
      United great Rio Ferdinand has claimed his stats would earn him a statue if he were an Arsenal playerCredit: Getty
      Fernandes, 28, scored the winner in United’s 1-0 triumph over high-flying Aston Villa on Sunday – taking his club haul to 61 goals and 54 assists in 178 appearances.
      And former Red Devil Ferdinand has joked that his incredible stats would’ve been rewarded with a bronze bust if he played his football for title-chasing Arsenal.
      During the latest episode of his FIVE podcast, the retired defender said: “We deserved to win the game.
      “Did you see Bruno’s numbers? Wow. The guy… it’s remarkable what he is doing.
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      “If he was at Arsenal he’d probably have a statue now at the Emirates with the numbers he has done!
      “Does Bruno take the captaincy next year? 100 per cent, I think he does.
      “Since Bruno signed [for Man Utd] he has been the most impactful player we have had.”
      Ferdinand reckons Fernandes is a shoo-in to take the captain’s armband if current skipper Harry Maguire leaves Old Trafford in the summer.
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      The 44-year-old said: “He’s wearing the armband while [Harry] Maguire doesn’t play.
      “I think it is [a] natural progression for him to be captain next season.”
      Ferdinand couldn’t help but revel in the fact United’s win over Unai Emery’s troops snapped a ten-game unbeaten run for the Villans.
      He said: “We stopped their 10-game unbeaten run.
      “Unai Emery was producing miracles, and who steps up to stop him?
      “Bruno. Sit back down, Unai. Have a reality check and know your place.”
      Manchester United will be back in action on Thursday night, travelling to The Amex to take on Europa-League-chasing Brighton. More

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      Ian Wright lifts lid on Arsenal transfer strategy as he reveals Edu ‘is very confident of signing high calibre player’

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      ARSENAL are quietly confident about their chances of making a marquee signing this summer, Ian Wright has revealed.The Gunners are, baring an incredible continued dip in form, set to end the season in second place – although they’re still very much in with a chance of lifting their first Premier League title in nearly 20 years.
      Despite their recent dip in form, the 2022-23 season has been a successful one for the GunnersCredit: GETTY
      The recent signings made by Edu and Mikel Arteta have flourished this campaignCredit: PA
      Gunners legend Ian Wright has claimed Edu is confident of bringing a massive name to the Emirates in the summerCredit: GETTY
      The success of Mikel Arteta’s troops on the pitch can be attributed to the acquisitions sporting director Edu has helped facilitate in recent years.
      That fact isn’t lost on club legend Wright, who says the Brazilian believes the North Londoners will lure a big name to the Emirates this summer.
      Arsenal’s former all-time leading goalscorer told The Athletic: “I went to the training ground the other day and I was with Edu and Mikel.
      “And what’s happening now at the club is we’re not having to go out and cajole other people to come and join Arsenal.
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      “They can see what we’re doing.
      “Edu is saying his phone is ringing off the hook and they’re very confident about the calibre of player they’re going to sign.”
      Arsenal find themselves second in the table and a point behind defending champions Manchester City after throwing away NINE points from an available 12 in their last four outings.
      And although the pendulum has swung in favour of the Citizens, Wright believes the mentality of this current crop of Arsenal stars will see them refuse to concede the title race.
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      He said: “If you’re going to challenge this City team, you’re going to have to come correct.
      “Ideally, we want to finish as high as we can — we want to win it — but I’m excited about the next phase.
      “When you speak to Edu and Mikel, everything is about winning, man. They just want to win.
      “And even with some of those games we drew it’s only because we were trying to win. It’s a new mentality.
      “We’re trying to win games, we’re not trying to sit off and say, ‘Let’s hold onto this.'”
      Arsenal will bid to leapfrog City – who have a game in on them – to the summit of the table later this evening when they welcome struggling London rivals Chelsea to the Emirates. More

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      Tottenham ‘to go toe-to-toe with arch-rivals Arsenal in shock transfer race for England star’

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      TOTTENHAM are ready to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi, according to reports.Spurs are desperate to bolster their leaky defence under a new manager next term.
      Marc Guehi has impressed with his performances for Crystal PalaceCredit: Alamy
      The North Londoners have already conceded 57 goals in the Premier League this season, including 15 in their last four games alone.
      According to the Standard, Tottenham have identified Guehi as an ideal summer addition.
      The former Chelsea starlet has shone for Palace this term, earning an England recall in March.
      Guehi, 22, arrived at Selhurst Park from the Blues in an £18million switch in 2021, and would likely fetch the Eagles significantly more than that sum now.
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      Cristian Romero and Eric Dier have been in poor form for Ryan Mason’s side, while Clement Lenglet’s loan from Barcelona is set to expire.
      Tottenham are set to face stiff competition from fierce rivals Arsenal for Guehi’s signature.

      The Gunners are looking to bolster their centre-back options, having struggled without injured William Saliba.
      Rob Holding has not been up to scratch, while £20m January signing Jakub Kiwior is yet to earn Mikel Arteta’s full trust.
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      Tottenham have struggled defensively this termCredit: Getty
      In four recent matches without Saliba, Arsenal have conceded 11 goals and seen their title bid falter.
      The French international has been suffering with a back issue since the Gunners’ Europa League exit at the hands of Sporting Lisbon.
      Saliba has been ruled out of tonight’s clash with Chelsea.
      William Saliba has been missing with a back injuryCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit hits out at Gunners’ transfer activity and questions ‘mistake’ of signing flop

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit has hit out at the club’s transfer activity and questioned the “mistake” of one flop signing.The Gunners take on Chelsea tonight at the Emirates as they look to reignite their faltering title hopes.
      Emmanuel Petit won the Premier League and FA Cup as an Arsenal playerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Mikel Arteta is attempting to end the Gunners’ title droughtCredit: Getty
      Arsenal had put themselves in an unbelievable position to finally lift their first league championship since the Invincibles in 2004 and have been top of almost all of the season.
      But things began to change last Wednesday when Kevin De Bruyne’s double and an Erling Haaland masterclass put Manchester City in the driver’s seat despite sitting in second place.
      Pep Guardiola’s side followed up that 4-1 triumph over Arsenal and then took top place with a 2-1 win over Fulham on Saturday.
      Despite their title dreams appearing to go up in smoke, it has still been a memorable campaign for Arteta and his young squad with a return to the Champions League confirmed for next season.
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      However Petit, who won the Double at Arsenal and later played for Chelsea, thinks it could have been better as he hit out at one big “mistake” Arteta made in the transfer market.
      The French star told Compare.bet: “I don’t think Fabio Vieira has shown as of yet, that he is the right level to play for Arsenal.

      “When he signed I thought to myself ‘this guy looks very lightweight for the Premier League’. I don’t think he’s ready for the Premier League physically and mentally.”
      The Portuguese playmaker, 22, is still acclimatising to the ferocious pace of the top flight after his £30m summer switch from Porto last summer.
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      He has made 31 appearances for the Gunners in all competitions but has scored just twice.
      Petit added: “You can also say that he’s struggled not getting consistent game time and when you compare him to Emile Smith-Rowe, who I think has a future with Arsenal, he’s not the same.
      “Respectfully, I think it was perhaps a mistake signing Vieira.”
      And he was not the only one to feel the wrath of the ex-midfielder.
      Rob Holding has deputised in central defence alongside Gabriel since William Saliba was injured last month.
      And Petit added: “I can see Gabriel doesn’t have the same confidence when he plays with Holding, he looks like a different defender.
      “Defensively Arsenal are not as strong when Saliba and Gabriel do not play together, it impacts on the rest of the team, they don’t play the same way.
      “[Ben] White and [Oleksandr] Zinchenko don’t attack enough when Saliba isn’t there. It affects them mentally and with their confidence, they miss him when he’s not there.
      “I don’t want to criticise Holding, he puts in a lot of effort and has done his very best, but if you want to win titles I think it’s difficult for Holding to play every game as he’s been required recently.”
      Fabio Vieira has struggled to impress since his arrival at the Emirates last summerCredit: Getty More

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      On-fire Arsenal loanee ‘to hold contract talks with Mikel Arteta and Co in summer as PSG target shock transfer’

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      ARSENAL and Folarin Balogun will reportedly hold “crunch talks” over his future this summer as Paris Saint-Germain plot a shock transfer swoop for the forward.The 21-year-old England Under-21 international, who is also eligible for both USA and Nigeria, has been in sensational form this season.
      Folarin Balogun has been in sensational form on loan at ReimsCredit: AFP
      He wants ‘crunch talks’ with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over his futureCredit: AFP
      After struggling to break into the first-team under Mikel Arteta and then only scoring three goals during a loan stint at Middlesbrough last term, he has transformed himself into one of Europe’s sharpshooters this campaign.
      Balogun joined French side Reims on a season-long loan last summer, and the ace has gone on to score 19 goals in all competitions for the French side.
      And that has led to a host of clubs starting to take an interest in the hotshot – with PSG now reported to be keen on snapping him up.
      The New York native is under contract with the Gunners until 2025.
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      And Arteta is determined to bolster his own attack in the summer window by bringing in reinforcements to help out Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
      However, Football London says that Balogun “may well decide to pursue a permanent transfer elsewhere, though, because of how high his profile is after a superb season” across the Channel.
      They add that he “will instigate talks with his parent club about his future when the current campaign ends”.
      They also state that he is currently valued at £13.6million by the CIES Football Observatory but Arsenal would “likely demand a higher fee” for the striker.
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      Discussing Balogun’s phenomenal form back in February, Arteta said: “I’m so happy for him.
      “He’s a boy that has a really clear idea of what he wants to do with his career – he’s really ambitious, really committed and really brave.
      “We discussed a lot before he made that move whether it was the right place to go and the other choices he had and he was so convinced.
      “I’m really happy for him because he deserves what he’s getting.
      “When you look at the numbers and what he is doing, it’s just incredible.
      “It’s very rare to see that, but he’s got something special, that’s why we decided to give him a long-term contract and have faith in him and give him the long period that he needs now, because the loan he is having now is really different to the one he had before at Middlesbrough.” More

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      Arsenal scouting England and Premier League ace for transfer as backup for William Saliba amid injury concerns

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      ARSENAL are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi, reports claim.The Gunners are said to be keen on signing a central defender in the summer amid concerns over William Saliba’s long-term fitness.
      There are claimed to be fears over William Saliba’s long-term fitnessCredit: Getty
      The Gunners are reportedly keeping an eye on Crystal Palace defender Marc GuehiCredit: AFP
      Saliba, 21, has been out of action with a back injury since the Europa League defeat to Sporting CP in March.
      There is currently no confirmed date for his return.
      Rob Holding has filled in Saliba’s absence, but is out of contract next year.
      And the Daily Mail say Arsenal are keeping an eye on former Chelsea man Guehi.

      The 22-year-old has played 78 times for the Eagles and has been capped three times by England.
      The Mail say it is unclear how much Palace would demand should the Gunners come calling for Guehi.
      But it is thought that the Selhurst Park side would want more than the £18million paid to sign the defender in 2021.
      Gueho has started all 33 Premier League games that he has been available for this season.
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      Saliba meanwhile was crucial for the Gunners before picking up a back problem.
      His absence has highlighted Mikel Arteta’s lack of squad depth.
      The Gunners are even reconsidering their entire transfer strategy this summer, having originally planned on making just two major signings. More