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      Arsenal fans convinced Moises Caicedo is signing as Brighton star sends clear title message after transfer request

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      ARSENAL fans believe Moises Caicedo will join them in the summer after the Brighton midfielder opened up about his failed January move and revealed he is backing the Gunners for the title.The Ecuadorian, 22, was heavily linked with a transfer to the Emirates as Mikel Arteta eyed mid-season reinforcements.
      Moises Caicedo has revealed a move to Arsenal was on the cardsCredit: Alamy
      But the Gunners saw offers of £60million and £70m rejected by the Seagulls as the South Coast side kept hold of their man – who joined for £4.5m in February 2021.
      Caicedo then took to Instagram and pleaded with Brighton to let him go.
      But he only succeeded in being dropped from Roberto De Zerbi’s side as the window closed without a deal being agreed.
      Now the former Independiente man has opened up about the saga and the criticism he received – while leaving the door open to a move in the future.
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      Speaking to The Telegraph, Caicedo said: “I was really close to going [to Arsenal]. I suffered a lot.
      “I’m sure I’m going to have many more opportunities. That’s why I continue to do things well. [But] it was tough.
      “At the beginning when I didn’t end up going, lots of people would make fun of me on Instagram.
      “People treated me badly. I didn’t check my social media because it would hurt me to see things.”
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      Caicedo, who insists he “hopes” Arsenal win the title this season, also spoke about what he saw in the club that attracted him.
      He added: “I’d seen a lot of Arsenal before knowing that there was a possibility of me signing for them.
      “I watched them and I liked them because they have very young, talented players and some stars but they always have that mindset of wanting more.”
      The comments have led Arsenal supporters to come to the conclusion that the South American is still keen to come to the Emirates.
      Reacting on social media, one person said: “He’s one of us ❤️ get him to [the] Emirates next season.”
      Another added: “Bring him home now!!”
      A third replied: “Love him already, he is a gooner through and through.”
      And a fourth responded: “This guy is desperate to play for the badge 💯. It’s over to Arsenal to get the job done.”
      Since the transfer speculation ended, Caicedo has penned a new Brighton contract until 2027.
      But he is still being linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer.
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      His form in the second half of the season has remained impressive as Brighton push for a European spot.
      De Zerbi’s men sit seventh in the Premier League table, four points adrift of fifth-place Tottenham with two games in hand. More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd in Ruben Neves transfer boost as Wolves ‘prepare for future without him’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United target Ruben Neves is set to leave Wolves this summer, according to reports.The midfielder is approaching the final year of his contract.
      Wolves are planning for a future without Ruben NevesCredit: Rex
      He has been tipped to make a move for the last two years with Barcelona also said to be keen on the Portugal international.
      And now Wolves appear ready to let Neves leave, though will demand £40million for his services, report The Telegraph.
      United and Arsenal are set to be put on high alert by Neves’ situation.
      Barcelona and Real Madrid are both believed to be monitoring Neves with interest.
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      And Wolves would rather sell their talisman to a club abroad, rather than a Premier League rival.
      But it is believed they will not stand in his way as the club have planned for a future without him.
      Wolves have a new midfield talisman in Matheus Nunes, who has impressed since his £42million transfer last summer.
      He has attracted interest from Chelsea and Liverpool but is key to Wolves’ future plans, as is January arrival Mario Lemina.
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      The pair both shined in the absence of Neves in Wolves’ recent wins over Chelsea and Brentford – offering a glimpse into how manager Julen Lopetegui will cope without the Portugal ace.
      Wolves have also planned for the long-term future with the signings of Joao Gomes, 22 and Boubacar Traore, 21. More

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      Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus reveals the sweet reason behind his iconic phone celebration

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      GABRIEL JESUS has revealed the reason behind his phone-call celebration – which has been ringing off the hook as of late.The £45million Arsenal man has been in fine form since returning from a knee injury in March – scoring four goals in his last five appearances.
      Gabriel Jesus whips out an imaginary phone every time he celebratesCredit: GETTY
      The Brazilian’s celebration is in homage to his mumCredit: GETTY
      The Brazilian has whipped out his answering-the-phone celebration for each of those goals – prompting fans to wonder why he picks up his imaginary mobile.
      And he’s revealed it’s in homage to a pre-match call he received from his mum ahead of his appearance in the Selecao’s 2016 World Cup qualifier with Venezuela.
      The 26-year-old recalled: “It was a joke with my friends, a ‘Hello, mother’.
      “My friends know why.
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      “My mother knows too. It was a celebration for them.”
      Jesus doesn’t just pick up the phone when he scores a goal as a nod to that pre-match call from his mum.
      It’s also of a tribute to the struggles they overcame as a family.
      He continued: “When we were kids, my mom would be calling me all the time to find out where I was.
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      “And if I didn’t pick up, she’d start calling all my friends.
      “When I pick up the phone, it is in honour of my mother and our struggle.
      “But it is also in honour of my friends and family and Coach Mamede and everyone in Brazil who helped me get here.”
      Jesus and his Arsenal team-mates will be back in action on Friday night, welcoming relegation battlers Southampton to the Emirates.
      The Gunners will look to bounce back from consecutive draws – in which they twice blew two-goal leads – against Liverpool and West Ham.
      Mikel Arteta’s troops currently top the Premier League title by four behinds, although they’ve played a game more than defending champions Manchester City. More

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      Aston Villa boss Unai Emery ‘plots Smith Rowe reunion despite Villans seeing £30m transfer bid rejected by Arsenal’

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      ASTON VILLA are plotting a fresh swoop for Arsenal starlet Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports.The ambitious Villans are targeting a move that would see Smith Rowe reunite with Unai Emery, the manager that handed him his Gunners debut.
      Emile Smith Rowe is yet to start a Premier League game this seasonCredit: Getty
      Villa tried to sign Smith Rowe in the summer of 2021, having a £30million bid rejected by Mikel Arteta’s side.
      According to talkSPORT, changing circumstances could see the Midlands club try their luck once again.
      During their previous pursuit, Smith Rowe had emerged as a key man at the Emirates.
      But that is no longer the case, with the injury-plagued attacking midfielder having fallen down the pecking order.
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      Smith Rowe is yet to start a single Premier League game this term.
      The 22-year-old has been limited to just 11 outings in all competitions, making nine sub appearances in the Prem.
      He spent much of the first half of the season recovering from groin surgery.
      Aston Villa find themselves in a strong spot under Emery, having surged up to table since the Spaniard’s appointment.
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      Smith Rowe was handed his Arsenal debut by Unai EmeryCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Previously struggling under Steven Gerrard, Villa are now sixth in the league.
      They sit just six points behind the top four, albeit with Newcastle and Manchester United both possessing a game in hand apiece.
      Following Villa’s previous interest, Smith Rowe signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal.
      He was also handed the vacant No10 shirt with his boyhood club.
      Smith Rowe has played just 12 minutes of Arsenal’s last five Premier League matches.
      Despite his lack of game time, boss Mikel Arteta recently reaffirmed his “love” for Smith Rowe.
      He needs to prove how much he wants to winMikel Arteta on Smith Rowe
      The Gunners boss said last month: “He knows how much we love him, and we know how much we missed him and how much we need his qualities.
      “And now he needs to prove it, he needs to prove how much he wants to win, and how much he’s going to contribute to this team to be better and win.
      “And he’s going to have to show that to get in the team.
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      “I think we have to manage his load, but for sure he’s in a position where we can throw him in the team at any moment.
      “And then it’s about how he’s coping with the team in general and whether we have to take him off or to use him in the last few minutes of the game.”
      Smith Rowe was handed the No10 shirt after Villa’s last pursuitCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd ‘place Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund on striker transfer shortlist’ but face battle with Arsenal and Chelsea

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly placed Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund on their shortlist for a new striker.But they face competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea for the Danish star.
      Man Utd are keen on signing Arsenal and Chelsea target Rasmus Hojlund from AtalantaCredit: Rex

      Hojlund, 20, has made waves this season in Italy with eight goals for Atalanta.
      He then scored a hat-trick on his Denmark debut last month before bagging another two strikes in the following game.
      And Scandinavian publisher B.T. claims United have formally declared their interest in a summer transfer.
      It’s reckoned the Red Devils have joined Spanish giants Real Madrid in submitting a “letter of interest” to Atalanta.
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      While not binding, the paper shows that United are serious about Hojlund and could soon follow up with a concrete bid.
      However, it’s added that the player is just one of “three to five” strikers on Erik ten Hag’s wishlist.
      And that could open the door for one of Arsenal or Chelsea to pounce.
      They are also interested in signing Hojlund, despite being yet to submit a letter to his club.
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      But there are other European clubs in the running too.
      Hojlund could yet end up staying in Italy, with Napoli, AC Milan and Juventus ready to pounce.
      Impending Spanish champions Barcelona and German giants Bayern Munich also fancy the look of Hojlund.
      And there is every chance he remains at Atalanta for another season.
      However, Hojlund is not thinking about his future until he signs with a new agency.
      And an agreement could be finalised in the coming weeks. More

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      Arsenal lining up transfer for £53m-rated defender Robin Le Normand after impressing Martin Odegaard at Real Sociedad

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      ARSENAL are lining up a transfer for Real Sociedad star Robin Le Normand after he impressed Martin Odegaard, according to reports.The duo played together while the Gunners captain was on loan at the Spanish club in the 2019-20 season and he has remained a fan of his ever since.
      Robin Le Normand is wanted by ArsenalCredit: Rex
      Reports from Relevo claim that Le Normand has a £53million release clause that Arsenal will have to trigger if they want to sign him.
      The centre-back is supposedly happy at Real Sociedad after he penned a new deal that runs until 2026 last summer.
      The 26-year-old previously suggested he would be open to spending his whole career at the club.
      However, if they fail to secure a spot in next season’s Champions League, then Le Normand could be sold.
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      Imanol Alguacil’s side currently sit fourth in LaLiga with nine matches to go.
      Le Normand has been one of the standout defenders in the division this season, featuring 34 times in all competitions.
      He has made his way up the ranks at Real Sociedad after joining from Brest as a teenager.
      The Frenchman has also reportedly been contacted by Spain manager Luis de la Fuente about changing his nationality to represent his country, as he is eligible to play for both.
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      Arsenal are keen to sign a centre-back this summer as manager Mikel Arteta looks to increase the quality of options in his squad.
      William Saliba is currently out with a back problem and is ready to rush back for the title run-in and risk further injury, highlighting the club’s need for more strength in depth.
      There is hope that he will be fit enough to play in the potential title-decider against Manchester City next Wednesday. More

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      I was using Haaland’s pinching tricks when he was a kid and even got Totti sent off with them, says Arsenal legend Keown

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      MARTIN KEOWN revealed he used Erling Haaland’s dark arts long before the Manchester City sensation was terrorising Premier League defenders.And the Arsenal legend even managed to get Italian legend Francesco Totti sent off with a cheeky pinch.
      Erling Haaland’s secret tactics to get into defender’s heads have been exposedCredit: PA
      Martin Keown made 422 appearances for ArsenalCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Haaland, 22, is tearing up scoring records by the week and could potentially fire Pep Guardiola’s side to a treble.
      But it is not just his goal-scoring which has made him so dangerous with the Norwegian also a pro at mind games.
      Brentford defender Ben Mee revealed earlier this week that the Norwegian is a fan of the ‘dark arts’ and has begun pinching defenders to put them off their game.
      But Arsenal legend Keown says it was a tactic that he also used to frustrate opposition strikers in his own heyday.
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      Writing for the Mail, he said: “There are different types of defenders in football and I definitely fell into the category of a ‘contact’ centre half. I wanted to leave an impression on my opponent from the off.
      “I wanted to get into [my opponent’s] head, test his temperament and upset his focus and concentration. Occasionally, that would include pinching him in the lower back.
      “I first encountered it myself in a European game with Arsenal and decided to bring it back to England.
      “Some opponents refused to react, such as Gianluca Vialli. But that physical contact proved too much for Francesco Totti, who could not control himself and was sent off for repeatedly trying to elbow me in the face in a Champions League game in March 2003.”
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      Keown adds that the “sky is the limit” for Haaland due to his mix of attributes to get around defenders.
      He has 32 goals in 28 games and is not far off breaking Alan Shearer and Andy Cole’s joint-record for most Premier League goals in a season.
      The pair claimed 34 strikes in separate seasons in the mid-90s but those were within seasons when 42 games were played instead of 38.
      A few more Haaland goals could help City catch Keown’s former club Arsenal, who currently have a four point lead at the top of the table. More

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      Arsenal explain video of mascot getting ‘blanked’ by stars after club are hit by furious fan backlash

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      ARSENAL have defended their much-criticised video clip of a mascot being “blanked” by players.Many fans, including SunSport columnist Piers Morgan and TalkSPORT presenter Laura Woods, slammed the disconnect between the Gunners’ stars and the smiling young girl.
      Players didn’t appear to interact with the mascot but Arsenal later pointed out the autograph-signing was just part of her whole day’s experienceCredit: Twitter

      But Arsenal say it was “just one interaction” in a “whole day with the team”.
      That only left observers on social media even more puzzled as to why the Gunners would choose to share such a clip.
      One posted: “We all agree the clip didn’t show the club and players in the best light. Looked more like a tick box exercise as opposed to genuinely caring about a young fan.”
      Another wrote: “I’m sure she had a great day but you would think that somebody in the media team at Arsenal would have raised a hand and said it wasn’t a great look before they posted it.”
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      And TalkTV presenter Morgan said: “Come on guys, at least one of you say hello to her?!!”
      Woods later tweeted: “I contacted Arsenal, they explained this was just one interaction on a whole day spent with the team.
      “We often don’t hear enough about the good footballers do. But eye contact or a smile also takes no time.”
      However, the little girl’s dad backed the Gunners.
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      He posted: “My daughter had a lovely time as Mascot for @Arsenal.
      “There was only a small window to meet the players and she enjoyed it very much. 
      “(Captain Martin) Odegaard is her favourite player so to hold his hand onto the pitch was very special.”
      Some fans felt the clip could be misleading, no matter how mechanical it looked.
      But one said: “It does make you wonder why they didn’t just choose a clip where the players did interact and talk with the young girl though.”
      And another wrote: “One interaction or not, that’s a whole squad completely failed to acknowledge her.
      “None had the decency to take their headphones out to have a quick word. It was like, ‘give me the pen so I can get out of this situation as fast as possible’. How the club can’t see that is baffling.” More