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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

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      Piers Morgan absolutely loving Mikel Arteta quote which proves Arsenal manager has ‘right winner’s mentality’

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      ARSENAL superfan Piers Morgan is delighted with the team’s mentality – despite their collapse in the title race.The Gunners are now second in the Premier League table having dropped NINE points from the last 12 available.
      Arsenal are a point behind Manchester City after blowing an eight-point leadCredit: GETTY
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has revealed the players aren’t satisfied with their seasonCredit: GETTY
      Piers Morgan was delighted with what he heardCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
      The North Londoners’ poor run of form has seen defending champions Manchester City – who have a game in hand – leapfrog them.
      While many Arsenal fans are lamenting the team’s collapse on and off the pitch, manager Mikel Arteta is pleased with his troops’ take on their current situation.
      The Spaniard said: “The thing I like the most is that we are in the Champions League and everyone is still unsatisfied with the situation.
      “This is what we need if we want to move forward as a club and as a team.”
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      That thrilled Emirates season ticket holder Morgan, who reshared the quote and image of the midfielder on Twitter.
      He wrote: “LOVE this new quote from @m8arteta – THIS is the right winner’s mentality.”
      Although they’re only a point behind City, many Arsenal fans have written off the club’s hopes of winning their first title in nearly 20 years.
      But Arteta insists the title race is far from over, saying ahead of Tuesday’s game against Chelsea: “You have to recognise there is still work to do.
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      “We have to be humble, recognise what our weaknesses are and work to be better.
      “But we also have many strengths and there are a lot of things we have done well over the last 10 months.
      “Now, [the title race] is not in our hands anymore.
      “What is in our hands is to try to win the games we have left, and the rest is down to City.
      Mikel Arteta insists the title race is far from overCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      “I have not had to pick up the mood of the players, they keep the fire in the belly for tomorrow.”
      The 41-year-old added: “What we have to do is forget about what happened last week.
      “Learn from it and move on to the next game with a full tilt at home, with our people, London derby, and put things right.
      “I know what we were trying to do, what the objective was … but when I still look at it, this is not over.” More

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      Arsenal fans say ‘this is such a shame’ with top talent set to quit club in permanent transfer after eight years

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      ARSENAL fans have been left devastated after rumours emerged that youngster Charlie Patino is set to leave the club permanently.The 19-year-old midfielder has worked his way up through the youth ranks since signing eight years ago.
      Charlie Patino wants to leave Arsenal this summerCredit: AFP
      But his time in North London will supposedly come to an end this summer as he wants to play first-team football.
      Patino has impressed out on loan at Championship side Blackpool this season.
      The Athletic claim that Arsenal don’t see him as ready to play for them just yet and would prefer to loan him out again next season.
      However, this does not suit Patino, with the club ready to help facilitate his wishes to get a transfer away.
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      There has been plenty of high hopes that the wonderkid could be the future of Arsenal’s midfield.
      And fans are left upset at the news, one said: “That is such a shame, I had great hopes for Charlie, but he cannot expect to go straight into our first-team, so it would be another loan I think.”
      More reacted: “Wow that’s bad.”
      A third added: “There will be a first option buy back I am sure.”
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      Patino made his senior debut for Arsenal in a League Cup victory over Sunderland in December 2021.
      He then made his first start in a FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest in January 2022.
      Patino has played 36 times for Blackpool in all competitions this season, scoring three goals and assisting a further four.
      He is not set to be the only academy product to leave the Gunners this summer amid rumours linking Folarin Balogun and Reiss Nelson with moves away. More

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      Mikel Arteta ‘plans to lead Declan Rice talks himself and believes he can convince midfielder to make Arsenal transfer’

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      MIKEL ARTETA reportedly plans to lead Arsenal’s quest to sign Declan Rice himself and believes he can convince the West Ham star to sign for him.Arsenal are stepping up plans to revamp the squad after guaranteeing a spot in next season’s Champions League.
      Mikel Arteta plans to lead Arsenal’s transfer charge to sign Declan RiceCredit: Rex
      The West Ham star wants to play Champions League footballCredit: Rex
      Arteta has made Rice, 24, his top pick to bolster his midfield due to his technical ability and strength.
      The Hammers ace will be out of contract next summer, although there is the option of another year, and has rejected attempts at an extension.
      He is keen to stay in London, with Chelsea also chasing him, and is believed to be interested in a switch across the capital to the Emirates.
      Now the Daily Mirror are stating that “Arteta wants to hold talks with Rice as soon as the season ends” this month.
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      They add that he believes “he can help convince £100million-rated Rice to join” the Gunners.
      And that he will also “urge Arsenal to make an official approach once the season has ended to try to tee up a huge transfer when the window opens” for summer business.
      The ace recently admitted on England duty that he is craving the opportunity to play Champions League football – something Chelsea are unable to offer like Arsenal.
      Rice said: “One hundred per cent I want to play in the Champions League. For the last two or three years, I’ve been saying that.
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      “I’ve been playing consistently well for my club, and I feel like I really want to keep pushing. I see my friends here who are playing Champions League and for big trophies.
      “You only get one career, and at the end, you want to look back at what you’ve won and the biggest games you’ve played in.”
      West Ham are looking at Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Djibril Sow as a potential replacement.
      Meanwhile, Arteta is also reportedly reconsidering Arsenal’s summer transfer strategy following last week’s painful defeat at Manchester City that severely dented their title hopes.
      The club had been planning to make just two major signings and had allocated up to £150m to bid for central midfielders Rice and Moises Caicedo.
      But Arteta feels other areas of his squad also need strengthening.
      And now they are exploring ways to finance moves for two more defenders and possibly another winger. More

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      Arsenal joined by Aston Villa in Orkun Kokcu transfer battle with SIX Prem clubs in hunt for Feyenoord captain

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      ARSENAL have reportedly been joined by Aston Villa in the race to sign Orkun Kokcu.The Feyenoord midfielder is viewed as one of the best players in the Eredivisie for his performances for Feyenoord.
      Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Orkun KokcuCredit: Rex
      The Villans are one of six Premier League sides that are interested in signing the Turkish international, according to The Mirror.
      The report claims that Unai Emery’s side are the favourites to sign the 22-year-old.
      Brighton, Tottenham, West Ham and Leicester City have also been linked with Kokcu in the past.
      While he has also gained interest from LaLiga giants Sevilla too.
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      He has impressed this season and has been at the heart of the Feyenoord side that looks set to pip Ajax to the Dutch league title.
      Kokcu has scored 12 goals and assisted four more in 42 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.
      His value has previously been touted at around £30million.
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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 Sunderland and Rangers manager said: “I think he fits in everywhere.” More

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      Arsenal and Liverpool in Lovro Majer transfer fight with £30m-rated Rennes star looking for new challenge

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      RENNES midfielder Lovro Majer is a transfer target for Liverpool and Arsenal, reports claim.The 25-year-old Croatian international is claimed to be eager to pursue a new challenge.
      Lovro Majer is claimed to be attracting interest from Arsenal and LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      That is according to the Daily Mail, who say Arsenal and Liverpool are two of a number of Premier League clubs looking at Majer.
      Ligue 1 club Rennes reportedly value Majer at £30million.
      He signed for the French outfit in 2021 from Dinamo Zagreb, scoring six goals and providing eight assists in the league in his debut campaign.
      However, Majer has started just 13 times in Ligue 1 this season.
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      He is now said to be open to leaving in the summer.
      The Mail say Majer is not starting as many games as he would like to.

      And while Tottenham often have representatives at Rennes to watch Djed Spence in action, the Gunners and Liverpool are said to hold a greater interest in Majer than Spurs.
      The midfielder was previously been linked with a move to Manchester United back in January.
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      While last year reports claimed Arsenal had sent scouts to watch Majer in action.
      The Gunners are reconsidering their summer transfer strategy, having originally played on making just two major signings.
      Majer has been capped 19 times by Croatia, and helped his nation to the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar last year.
      He scored in the 4-1 group stage win over Canada. More