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      Arsenal frontrunners in Sacha Boey transfer race as 23-year-old Galatasaray full-back opens up on summer exit

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      ARSENAL are the favourites to land Galatasary star Sacha Boey, according to reports.And the defender has revealed he could be off in the summer.
      Sacha Boey, left, spoke about his future amid interest from ArsenalCredit: Willie Vass
      Boey, 22, joined the Turkish giants in 2021 and has been a mainstay this season with his performances attracting interest.
      According to Tuttomercatoweb Boey has admirers across Europe but it is Arsenal who are leading the race to sign him.
      The right-back has added to speculation he could leave this summer by failing to rule out a departure.
      He told L’Equipe: “There, I knew the lows, the highs. My performances are regular now.
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      “I think it’s time to reach a milestone but we’ll see at the end of the season depending on what happens.”
      Galatasaray are in no rush to sell Boey and could demand around £10million to let him leave with his contract expiring in 2025.
      Liverpool were linked with a January move for Boey, while Lyon had a £7m bid recently turned down.
      Boey’s arrival could see Tomiyasu switch flanks to become second choice at left-back.
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      And that could see Kieran Tierney sweat over his Emirates future after another injury-plagued campaign.
      Arsenal are said to be open to offers for Tierney who has been linked with a move to Newcastle. More

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      Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli wins £100 shopping voucher after showing class by going in for charity raffle

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      GABRIEL MARTINELLI won a £100 shopping voucher at a kosher supermarket after entering a Primary School’s charity raffle. The Arsenal star showed his class by getting stuck into an initiative from students at Shalom Noam Primary School.
      Martinelli has often proved to be a nightmare for defences with the ball at his feetCredit: Alamy

      The school kids were selling raffle tickets in his Edgware neighbourhood when the 21-year-old, who lives in the area, decided to help out by buying a ticket.
      Martinelli was then the lucky winner of the £100 voucher for kosher supermarket chain Sheffa Mehadrin.
      The kind Brazilian then posed for a picture with kids from the primary school outside of his front door.
      The raffle is just the latest thing that has gone Martinelli’s way this season as he enjoys his best year yet at the Emirates.
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      Martinelli has registered 13 goals and three assists and has emerged as one of the Gunners most important players.
      The club sit eight points clear at the top of the league heading into the final stage of the season.
      It is the best season Arsenal have enjoyed in almost two decades with Martinelli one of a number of young stars who has re-energised the fallen giant.
      He could grow his legend at the club even further after signing a long-term contract earlier this season.
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      But Arsenal still have to finish off the job this season and face being chased all the way to the finish line by Manchester City.
      The Gunners have a daunting trip to the Etihad at the end of April and more immediately must prepare to go to Anfield this week. More

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      Arsenal told how much it will cost to seal Ferland Mendy transfer as Real Madrid slap staggering valuation on left-back

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      ARSENAL want to sign Ferland Mendy but it could take a massive fee for Real Madrid to sell, according to reports.The left-back joined Los Blancos for £47million in 2019.
      Arsenal are interested in signing Ferland MendyCredit: Getty
      But injuries have limited his impact at the Bernabeu and Real are open to letting him leave.
      However Arsenal would need to offer in the region of £52.5m in order to land the left-back, according to Fichajes.
      And it is believed they face competition for Mendy’s signature from Manchester City and Newcastle.
      Pep Guardiola’s side was said to be weighing up a move for the France international in January.
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      And the Citizens could be more eager than ever to strike a deal with Joao Cancelo perhaps unlikely to play for the club again – he is on loan at Bayern Munich.
      Real Madrid are reportedly preparing for Mendy’s exit and have a number of replacements in mind.
      Bayern’s Alphonso Davies is said to be at the top of that list, along with Real Vallecano star Fran Garcia.
      Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be interested in Mendy, with boss Christophe Galtier seeking an upgrade on Nuno Gomes and Juan Bernat.
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      Arsenal could be in the market for a left-back this summer with Kieran Tierney rumoured to be leaving.
      The Gunners are said to be open to offers for the Scot with Newcastle amongst the clubs interested. More

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      Arsenal hold talks over Youri Tielemans transfer with Leicester star available on free when deal runs out in summer

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      ARSENAL have held talks with Youri Tielemans’ representatives ahead of a possible summer transfer from Leicester, according to reports.The midfielder, 25, has long been on the Gunners’ radar.
      Youri Tielemans is set to leave Leicester this summerCredit: Getty
      And with his King Power contract set to expire at the end of the season, Mikel Arteta’s side are on red alert.
      According to TeamTalk, Arsenal have already spoken to Tielemans’ camp about a possible North London switch.
      But the Belgian’s wage demands could scupper a deal.
      It is claimed that Tielemans and Co are hoping for a contract that would put him among Arsenal’s top earners.
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      Newcastle and Liverpool are reportedly both also keen on signing the 58-cap Belgium star.
      But neither side would be eager to match his current wage demands.
      Unless his price goes down, Tielemans could leave the Prem this summer.
      In addition to Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool, he has received interest from Italy and Spain.
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      Tielemans memorably scored the winning goal in the 2021 FA Cup final for the Foxes.
      But his time at the King Power could come to a sorry end next month.
      The Foxes currently occupy 19th position in the table, having accrued just 25 points from 28 matches so far this term.
      Their dreadful form saw them part company with manager Brendan Rodgers on Sunday.
      Coaches Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell have been placed in temporary charge.
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      Arsenal in shock Dominic Calvert-Lewin transfer pursuit as Mikel Arteta looks to expand squad for Champions League

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      ARSENAL are considering a shock swoop for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to reports.Mikel Arteta currently has just two out-and-out strikers at his disposal in Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
      Arsenal are interested in signing Calvert-LewinCredit: PA
      However, both players have suffered injuries this season, consequently leaving the Spaniard short in attack.
      While January signing Leandro Trossard has the ability to lead the line – as previously highlighted by Arteta – the Arsenal boss is keen to add another natural No.9 to his ranks.
      And according to Football Insider, Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a target.
      The Gunners are hoping that the 26-year-old will be available for a reduced price come the end of the season, especially if Everton are relegated to the Championship.
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      Arteta is understood to be an admirer of the striker and he is keen for the club to launch a bid when the summer transfer window opens.
      That is despite Calvert-Lewin’s injury history.
      The Everton star has made just 12 appearances so far this season.
      He was absent for the start of the Premier League campaign due to a knee injury and he has missed the club’s last seven games while recovering from a hamstring issue.
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      Alternatively, Arteta could look to Hale End academy graduate Folarin Balogun to bolster his attack.
      The 21-year-old is currently enjoying a successful spell in France with Reims.
      Balogun has scored 17 goals in 28 league games for the Red and Whites, making him one of the most prolific players in Ligue 1. More

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      Arsenal star KICKED OUT of training session as boss reveals he was ‘not making necessary efforts’

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      ARSENAL loanee Nuno Tavares was kicked out of a Marseille training session last week after displaying a lack of effort.The 23-year-old joined Marseille on a season-long loan from Arsenal last summer after falling out of favour at the Emirates Stadium.
      Tavares was kicked out of a Marseille training session by Igor TudorCredit: AFP
      Tudor revealed he was “not making necessary efforts”Credit: AFP
      He kicked off his campaign with a debut goal against Reims and his incredible form continued throughout the following weeks.
      But, he recently hit a stumbling block after clashing with Marseille manager Igor Tudor.
      In an interview with French outlet L’Equipe, the Croatian boss revealed that Tavares was sent back to the changing rooms on one occasion in training because he “was not making necessary efforts”.
      He also admitted that wing-back Jonathan Clauss was singled out for the same reason.
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      He said: “In my football, there is a feature, you have to run.
      “And if you don’t… If I see one player that doesn’t run in training, I’ll say it once, twice and then on the third time of asking, I’ll intervene.
      “During the hour or so of training, I am demanding, the players have understood it.
      “But if they want rest days, I can give them some too. And we can joke or laugh, but work is work.”
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      Despite the brief dispute between Tavares and Tudor, the Marseille boss still believes that the full-back has the potential to play for one of the best clubs in Europe.
      Earlier this week, he declared: “Nuno’s still a young player but he has fantastic physical capabilities. He’s got an outstanding ability to run.
      “He could play at Real, at Barcelona, at Man City… he still needs to grow and progress, we talk a lot to him.”
      Tavares could be one of several Arsenal players set to leave North London this summer.
      He previously hinted that he would like to stay at Marseille rather than return to Arsenal. More

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      I’m an Arsenal and England star but I try not to think about title race as I’m desperate to avoid SECOND relegation

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      AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES is trying to shut out thoughts of his Arsenal mates being on a title charge.He and Southampton have a battle to win at the other end of the table — and he is confident they can do it.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles is focused on Southampton’s survival battleCredit: Getty
      Maitland-Niles, on a season-long stay at St Mary’s, is keeping in touch with fellow graduates of Arsenal’s academy like Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Reiss Nelson.
      He said: “We don’t speak about what is happening at each other’s teams.
      “It’s more like, ‘Hi, are you good? Hope you’re well and I’ll see you soon’.
      “I’m just staying focused because I’m   trying to help the team and get us out of this relegation battle.”
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      Maitland-Niles has tasted the pain of the drop while on loan before, two years ago with West Brom.
      An FA Cup winner with the Gunners in the Covid-disrupted 2019-20 season, he won five England caps in the first half of the next campaign before going on loan to the struggling Baggies.
      And in a cruel twist, West Brom’s fate was sealed by a 3-1 defeat at the Emirates, with Premier League rules preventing the utility man from playing against his parent club.
      Maitland-Niles, 25, said: “It was strange. You just have to sit there and try to rally the boys before the game and during the training sessions.
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      “It was a difficult situation. It’s always hard when you are at the bottom.
      “You just have to have self-belief as a team. There’s always talent in the room.
      “As long as the man next to you is willing to fight with you, you should be fine.”
      When asked why he is confident there will be a different outcome for rock-bottom Saints, Maitland-Niles said: “The positive energy coming from the manager Ruben [Selles], through the changing room, then from player to player.
      “The mood is really good. Players are fresh back from internationals, the vibe is high, the spirits are high.
      “Training sessions are looking absolutely amazing right now.
      “We don’t even look as if we are worried about anything. That’s a good sign.”
      And ahead of today’s crunch clash at drop rivals West Ham, Maitland-Niles gives much of the credit to Selles, Saints’ third boss of the season after the sackings of Ralph Hasenhuttl and Nathan Jones.
      He sees similarities between Selles and his fellow Spaniard Mikel Arteta, the Arsenal boss.
      Maitland-Niles added: “The way he lives and breathes football and looks at the game is second to none, like Arteta.
      “Maybe that’s the Spanish mentality, the love of football they have.
      “He’s a very straightforward person. He tells you what he wants and needs.
      “From day one, he said, ‘This is the way we are going to move forward. This is what I want everyone to do’.
      “Everyone has jumped on board and is happy to do ten times what he is asking for. You can see that in recent performances.”
      Not least the 3-3 draw against Spurs before the international break.
      A lot of teams, especially one in Southampton’s situation, would have thrown in the towel after going 3-1 behind with barely 15 minutes to go.
      Ruben Selles has praised captain James Ward-ProwseCredit: Getty
      He is key the club’s battle for survivalCredit: Getty
      But Selles’ side equalised through a stoppage-time penalty by James Ward-Prowse, awarded for a foul on Maitland-Niles.
      He said: “The captain has showed what he’s capable of multiple times this season. It was fantastic.
      “He is absolutely amazing. He’s a warrior, he’s a soldier, he’s Southampton through and through.
      “He’s what you would want from every player on the pitch.
      “He gives 100 per cent, he works very hard in training, he’s a stand-up guy. He’s perfect.
      “It almost felt like a win in the stadium. It has brought a lot of confidence.”
      Southampton still have it all to prove —  but at least they have time to prove it.
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      Yet it remains a big ask for the Saints to stay up, whose squad is the second youngest in the Prem behind Arsenal.
      Maitland-Niles said: “The experienced heads are now coming together with the youth and talent that we have — and I’m sure we will be all right in the end.” More

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      Arsenal joined by Brighton in transfer race for £30m-rated Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu

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      BRIGHTON have joined the hunt for Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu.Arsenal and Leicester are among the Premier League clubs to have been tracking the Turkey star, 22, for some time.
      Much-wanted Orkun Kokcu is now being monitored by at least three Prem clubsCredit: Getty
      But Brighton’s interest in the £30million-rated Feyenoord captain comes amid ongoing speculation about the future of star midfielders Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo.
      World Cup winner Mac Allister and Ecuador international Caicedo are on the shopping lists of big clubs in England and Europe.
      Both Mac Allister and Caicedo have signed new contracts this season, until 2025 and 2026 respectively, with the club holding the option for another year in both cases.
      Brighton have no need or desire to sell either player, but their determination will be tested this summer by clubs able to pay big fees and offer the players massive pay rises.
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      Kokcu has led Feyenoord to the top of the Dutch league and into the quarter finals of the Europa League.
      He has scored 12 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions this season.
      The Dutch-born star represented Holland at youth level but switched allegiance to Turkey and has 20 full caps.
      It’s also been claimed that Tottenham and Sevilla are keen on him.
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      And Feyenoord chief Dick Advocaat believes Kokcu has the flexibility plus technique to do a job for any club.
      the former Sunderands and Rangers manager said: “I think he fits in everywhere.” More