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    Tottenham join Man Utd and Arsenal in Ansu Fati transfer race after wonderkid falls down Barcelona pecking order

    TOTTENHAM have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the bidding war for Barcelona’s out-of-favour wonderkid Ansu Fati, reports suggest.Spurs will also rival Bayern Munich for Fati, who has slipped down the pecking order at Barca shortly after being handed Lionel Messi’s legendary No10 jersey.
    Tottenham have rivalled Arsenal and Manchester United for Barcelona star Ansu FatiCredit: Rex
    The 20-year-old has struggled for minutes under manager Xavi due to inconsistent form and nagging injury setbacks.
    According to Mundo Deportivo, the winger’s struggles have led to the Blaugrana giving his agent Jorge Mendes permission to explore offers from other clubs. 
    That works as a major boost for Tottenham, United, Arsenal and Bayern ahead of the summer transfer window.
    However, the Premier League giants and reigning Bundesliga champions may have to cough up a whopping £90million for his signature.
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    Spurs will need reinforcement in attack with star man Harry Kane’s future in doubt after another trophyless season.
    Kane’s contract also runs out next year, which means the North Londoners are facing the prospect of losing him for free.
    Tottenham have also been lacking the brilliance of last season’s Premier League joint-top goalscorer Son Heung-min, while star signing Richarlison hasn’t lived up to expectations.
    United are also looking for reinforcement after losing Cristiano Ronaldo, while the Gunners want to form a frontline that will help establish them as Prem title contenders.
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    However, Fati appears keen to stay at Barcelona and prove he is worthy of a spot in the starting line-up.
    That is despite the Catalan giants’ need to raise £178m to sign new players amid their ongoing financial woes.
    The Spain international insists on his wish to prove himself even after his father Bori urged him to leave the Nou Camp due to a lack of minutes. More

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    Arsenal want to re-sign former player who they gave up on after just one appearance in two years

    ARSENAL want to re-sign Ismael Bennacer, reports suggest.Bennacer is one of the main stars of reigning Italian champions AC Milan.
    Ismael Bennacer is wanted by ArsenalCredit: Alamy
    And he gave them one foot in the Champions League semi-final after rifling home the only goal of their 1-0 win over Napoli in the quarter-final.
    However, his good form is now attracting interest, with Arsenal and Liverpool both interested in his services.
    The reports from Italy, via Football 365, suggest Arsenal could even try to tempt Milan into a sale by offering Folarin Balogun in a swap deal.
    Bennacer, 25, was on the books at Arsenal between 2015 and 2017.
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    But he was never able to make a lasting impression, only making one appearance in the senior team.
    From Arsenal the Algerian international went to Empoli.
    And by 2019 he was picked up by AC Milan in a £14million deal.
    Since joining the San Siro club, he has made 139 appearances.
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    Bennacer did sign a new four-and-a-half-year deal at Milan only in January, and according to Transfermakrt, his market value now sits at £35m.
    Arsenal are in the market for the midfielder, having been heavily linked with both Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.
    A shock report earlier today also suggested Arsenal had made contact with Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante. More

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    Bench cam footage emerges of former Arsenal star Oxlade-Chamberlain’s reaction to Liverpool equaliser

    ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN refrained from joining in with the wild celebrations after Liverpool’s equaliser against Arsenal.The Merseysiders narrowed the Gunners’ lead at the top of the Premier League table to six points last Sunday thanks to a 2-2 draw at Anfield.
    Roberto Firmino sparked wild scenes at Anfield with his equaliser against ArsenalCredit: Rex
    But former Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain didn’t join in the wild celebrationsCredit: SKY SPORTS
    Oxlade-Chamberlain spent six seasons with ArsenalCredit: GETTY
    Super-sub Roberto Firmino levelled the scores in the 87th minute to send Kopites in attendance and around the world into ecstasy.
    But former Arsenal star Oxlade-Chamberlain kept his emotions to himself as the fans and subs around him went crazy.
    Footage of the England international not celebrating was captured as the cameras showed an irate Mikel Arteta reacting to his side dropping two points.
    The Ox stayed in his seat and looked on at Arteta as the Spaniard lamented the equaliser.
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    Oxlade-Chamberlain is seemingly set to leave Liverpool in the summer as his contract expires at the end of the season.
    And the Reds have reportedly decided not to extend the midfielder’s Anfield stay.
    Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted last month: “No changes on Oxlade-Chamberlain and Liverpool, expected to part ways in June.
    “He’s gonna leave as a free agent.”
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    Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Liverpool from Arsenal in the summer of 2017 for a fee in the region of £35m.
    The former Southampton starlet has made 146 appearances for Jurgen Klopp’s troops, contributing 18 goals and 15 assists.
    Oxlade-Chamberlain has been blighted by injury during his time at Anfield, which Kop hero Dietmar Hamann reckons is over.
    Speaking after the Reds’ 3-1 win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day, the German said: “Oxlade-Chamberlain did okay today but I think his time is up as well.”
    Liverpool will be back in action on Monday, travelling to Elland Road to take on Leeds United. More

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    Man Utd ready to rival Arsenal for £17.5m defender as they target Wan-Bissaka replacement

    MANCHESTER UNITED are set to go head-to-head with Arsenal over Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey. The 22-year-old is viewed as one Europe’s most promising full-backs and has been linked with a Premier League move.
    Sacha Boey’s stock is rising quickly in Europe and a big move could be on the cardsCredit: Getty
    Both United and Arsenal are believed to be in the market for a new right-back during the summer.
    And Turkish Football report that the Red Devils are prepared to elbow their rivals out the way to secure Boey.
    Newcastle are also reportedly in for the star who is valued at around £17.5m.
    Boey joined Galatasaray from Rennes in 2021 for just £1m but his value has soared after two impressive seasons out in Turkey.
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    He has been praised for his pace and crossing ability with Galatasaray six points clear at the top of the Super Lig.
    Boey plays alongside the likes of PSG loanee Mauro Icardi and former Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo at the club.
    He has also made appearances for France’s underage groups but is yet to receive a senior international call-up.
    United could have a vacancy at right-back with Aaron Wan-Bissaka repeatedly linked with moves away from Old Trafford.
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    The 25-year-old has been at Old Trafford since 2019 but is behind Diogo Dalot in the pecking order.
    Meanwhile, Arsenal are well-stocked in the full-back positions with Ben White and the versatile Takehiro Tomiyasu able to play there.
    But Boey would provide a more attacking alternative. More

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    Arsenal join Man Utd in Ryan Gravenberch transfer hunt as Mikel Arteta looks to snap up Bayern Munich midfielder

    ARSENAL are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich star Ryan Gravenberch.The Dutch midfielder joined the Bundesliga side last summer but has struggled to earn a regular spot in the side.
    Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Ryan GravenberchCredit: Getty
    This has piqued the interest of the Gunners, who are monitoring his situation at the club, according to Footmercato.
    Liverpool and Manchester United are also said to be interested in the Dutch international.
    The report has also suggested that Gravernberch, 20, is “annoyed” with his lack of game time.
    He had only played 15 times in the Bundesliga under manager Julian Nagelsmann and has only featured as a late substitute for new boss Thomas Tuchel.
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    Bayern paid £16.3million for the former Ajax starlet, and the report said he will ask to leave the club if he does not get more minutes.
    Mikel Arteta’s side have been linked to a host of central midfielders.
    The club have targeted Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and West Ham’s Declan Rice.
    Liverpool are also keen to add to their midfield roster this summer with Jurgen Klopp identifying the position as a priority.
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    The Reds were linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham but appear to have been priced out of a move for him.
    This could see the club switch their attention to Gravenberch ahead of a summer move. More

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    Arsenal ‘add Bundesliga star to Arteta’s transfer shortlist’ to provide attacking alternative to Ben White

    ARSENAL are eyeing a move for Wolfsburg star Ridle Baku, according to reports.The Gunners are keen to sign a more adventurous right-back option this summer.
    Arsenal are interested in Wolfsburg star Ridle BakuCredit: Getty
    Boss Mikel Arteta has successfully deployed centre-half Ben White in the position for most of this campaign.
    But Arsenal are keen to recruit a more attacking option ahead of next season.
    According to Sky Germany, Baku has impressed Gunners scouts this term.
    They add that Baku is interested in departing Wolfsburg this summer and that a move to the Premier League would be an attractive proposition.
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    The 25-year-old will have just two years remaining on his contract with the German outfit come the end of the season.
    And he could be available for just £13million.
    Baku primarily played as a right winger earlier in his career, prior to being converted.
    He was deployed at right wing-back last season, before a switch to a back four saw him move to full-back this term.
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    Ben White has primarily been selected at right-back this seasonCredit: Getty
    The four-cap Germany international has scored five goals in 26 appearances this season.
    All five of his strikes came in a sensational six-game winning streak either side of the World Cup.
    Despite that run, Wolfsburg sit ninth in the Bundesliga table.
    Baku has played 105 times since moving from Mainz in 2020, scoring 16 goals and laying on 14 assists in that time.
    In addition to White, the Gunners still have Takehiro Tomiyasu as a right-back option.
    But the 24-year-old has largely fallen out of favour this season, starting just six Premier League games.
    The Japanese international was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign last month after suffering a knee injury.
    Takehiro Tomyasu has started just six Premier League games this seasonCredit: Getty More

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    Arsenal ‘make N’Golo Kante free transfer enquiry’ as representative reveals Chelsea star’s likely decision

    ARSENAL have allegedly made an enquiry about signing N’Golo Kante.The French midfielder, 32, made his first Premier League start since August last week for Chelsea in the goalless draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
    Arsenal have enquired about signing N’Golo KanteCredit: Getty
    Despite an impressive return from injury, interim boss Frank Lampard then caused a stir when he left the star out of the team for last weekend’s defeat at Wolves.
    Kante has been recalled to the side for Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash at Real Madrid tonight.
    His future, however, has been back in the headlines ahead of the showdown with the LaLiga giants.
    The former Leicester City ace will become a free agent this summer when his current deal expires in June.
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    We have reported previously how he looks set to pen a new two-year extension to stay at Stamford Bridge.
    Le Parisien have now claimed that a source from the player’s camp has told them that now looks like the likely scenario.
    But they have also dropped a transfer bombshell by claiming that Chelsea’s bitter rivals Arsenal are also attempting to hijack those plans and snatch him on a freebie.
    The Kante representative was quoted as saying: “N’Golo would like to stay in London, where he has his habits.
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    “I think he’ll extend his deal at Chelsea before going to the Middle-East in two or three years.”
    And then they added: “Arsenal have also made an enquiry.”
    Mikel Arteta was linked with a move for the ace last summer but that transfer failed to materialise.
    Now the Premier League leaders could be eyeing up another swoop to bolster their engine room ahead of their return to the Champions League. More

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    Newcastle ‘join Declan Rice race with Magpies in ambitious attempt to beat Arsenal and Man Utd to West Ham ace transfer’

    NEWCASTLE have reportedly joined the race to sign Declan Rice this summer.But they will have to see off competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for the West Ham captain.
    Declan Rice is a shock target for ambitious NewcastleCredit: Rex
    Rice, 24, has spent his entire pro career in east London.
    He’s played 232 times after making his senior debut in 2017.
    But the England ace is now being tipped for a move away this summer.
    Rice has made no secret of his desire to play Champions League football.
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    And Arsenal are thought to be leading the charge for his signature.
    United are also interested in Rice as they bid to return to Europe’s elite competition.
    However, Newcastle are now ready to stun their rivals after a spectacular season under Eddie Howe.
    The Magpies are third in the table and look good for a shock Champions League spot after some impressive results.
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    Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes have established themselves as key figures in Newcastle’s midfield.
    And Relevo claims Rice is seen as the missing piece of the three-man jigsaw to turn Newcastle into title contenders.
    Indeed, there has already been contact between Toon and Rice’s representatives.
    However, any side ready to sign the anchorman will have to break the bank.
    West Ham boss David Moyes declared last year that Rice’s price-tag is a staggering £150million.
    And it’s reckoned the star is now valued at around £75m, with his contract up in 2024. More