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      Arsenal fall behind Leeds in transfer race for ‘the next Riyad Mahrez’ with wonderkid set for Barcelona exit

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      ARSENAL have fallen behind Leeds United in their battle for ‘the next Riyad Mahrez’, according to reports.Despite the Whites being dangerously close to the bottom three, they are still looking at targets for next season.
      The 18-year-old Ilias Akhomach is reportedly close to signing a 4-year deal with LeedsCredit: EPA
      Leeds find themselves lagging 13 places behind Arsenal in the Premier League, but reports in Spain claim they are close to beating them to the signing of Barcelona wonderkid Ilias Akhomach.
      The teen won’t renew his relationship with Barcelona, instead looking to join a new club for next season with Sevilla, Club Brugge and AC Milan among those linked.
      He is out of contract in the summer.
      While the Gunners have been closely following the skilful winger, Leeds have apparently pulled out a lead, having been in advanced negotiations to sign Akhomach.
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      Spanish outlet El Chiringuito even claim Leeds have agreed a four-year deal with the 18-year-old, who has impressed with his stunning talent on the pitch.
      Akhomach has had a string of solid displays for Barcelona’s second string, earning comparisons to Manchester City ace Mahrez.
      He even got a call-up to the first team during the 2021-22 season, where he ended up making three appearances for the Catalan giants.
      His entourage are confident that Leeds will stave off relegation, but if they do drop to the Championship then he will STILL sign with them, according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
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      The team managed to pull themselves back up the table after a win over Wolves last weekend.
      Arsenal may be set to miss out on the Akhomach, but they have been tipped to land some other big names.
      Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda is rumoured to be leaving for Arsenal in a £13million winter move, and West Ham captain Declan Rice is another key target for the Gunners this summer according to reports. More

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      England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley drops huge hint over Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun’s England vs USA decision

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      LEE CARSLEY has confirmed he will still pick Flo Balogun for this summer’s Under-21 Euros even if the on-loan Arsenal forward has not committed his future to England.Balogun, 21, is at the centre of an international tug-of-war with the USA keen to prise him from the Three Lions’ grasp.
      Flo Balogun has been in sensational form for Reims in Ligue Un this seasonCredit: Getty
      He has seven goals in 13 England Under-21 caps, but the USA want him to switchCredit: Getty
      Interim US boss Anthony Hudson has been in talks with the Reims hotshot and his camp, while Gunners and US goalie Matt Turner has said his club team-mate would make an excellent addition to the States’ side.
      Just this week Balogun, who is also eligible to play for Nigeria, said he had not made a final decision as to the country he wishes to play for in the long term.
      Balogun has seven goals in 13 caps for England’s Under-21s side, though is out of Saturday’s friendly against France and Tuesday’s clash with Croatia with a tight hamstring.
      Young Lions chief Carsley has been in regular contact with the forward and hopes he will ultimately commit to England.
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      Yet when asked if he would still select Balogun for June’s major tournament in Georgia and Romania if the forward had not made his mind up by then, Carsley replied: “Yeah I would.
      “I can only go off the relationship that we’ve got and the conversation that we’ve had, he’s never given me any inkling that he’s looking elsewhere. 
      “I have spoken to him quite a bit.
      “He said he was looking forward to the summer and all the rest of it so I will follow that up after camp. I’ll make sure that I go over (to France). 
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      “I’ve been to France a couple of times now to watch the players and I’ll make a point of going over and meeting Flo.”
      Balogun, who has hit 17 goals on loan at Ligue 1 side Reims this season, is the latest player that England face a battle to keep hold of because of having more than one nationality.
      The Three Lions already lost midfielder Yunus Musah to the US, Jamal Musiala to Germany and, most recently, Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey to Ghana.
      Carsley commented: “You can’t twist someone’s arm to play for England. 
      “We can only make him feel as welcome as we can. We rate him highly. We’ve supported him when things weren’t great. We called him into the 21s when he was playing for Arsenal’s U23s because I knew what potential he had. 
      “Obviously he had the loan move to Middlesbrough which was OK. He’s done excellent this season, he’s really going in the right direction.
      Morgan Gibbs-White will captain the England Under-21s against FranceCredit: AFP
      “If you think about the development that he’s on he’s going in the right direction and hopefully we can still be a part of that. He is is a big player for us. 
      “You’ve seen the campaign that we’ve had, he’s been really integral to that. 
      “Beyond the Under-21s we can only hope that he still feels that he’s got a chance with us, and I feel that’s the case. But, you know, ultimately it will be down to him.”
      Meanwhile, Morgan Gibbs-White will captain England’s Under-21s for their clash with France on Saturday at Leicester’s King Power Stadium.
      The Nottingham Forest star was recently namechecked by Gareth Southgate as someone not far away from a senior call-up.
      Carsley added: “Gareth watches probably more games than any coach in the pathway in terms of the Premier League, so he will have seen Morgan play a lot at Forest. 
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      “Like two or three of the players, he’s in a strong position, he just needs to keep going. 
      “The more assists he gets, the more goals he scores, it gives him a stronger opportunity (of making the seniors).” More

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      Declan Rice is destined to play for ‘top side’ amid Arsenal and Chelsea transfer links, says Marco Verratti

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      ITALY international Marco Verratti expects Declan Rice to join a “top side” after heaping praise on the West Ham captain.The two midfielders faced off last night as England beat Italy at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in their opening 2024 Euro qualifier.
      Declan Rice and Marco Verratt battled in England’s match against ItalyCredit: Getty
      Rice impressed in the game and scored the first goal of the gameCredit: Getty
      Afterwards Verratti said that Rice will join a ‘top side’Credit: Getty
      Rice starred for the Three Lions and was named man of the match after dominating the midfield.
      The Hammers man also bagged his third international goal as he opened the scoring with a good finish in the first half.
      And after the game, his performance was noticed by PSG star Verratti, who believes that the 24-year-old will get a big move.
      He said: “I really like him as a player.
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      “He provides great balance and shape to the team, and he’s got wonderful physical attributes.
      “He really helps his team out a lot.
      “He’s a number six, a defensive midfielder that England really need.
      “I’m sure that he will end up at a top side because I’ve played against him many times, he never gives up.
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      “He’s got a wonderful attitude, and he’s still very young so he’s got a huge room for improvement.”
      Rice has been linked with an exit from West Ham over the last couple of seasons, with many top clubs interested in his services.
      Arsenal are believed to be his most likely destination with the Gunners planning a summer move.
      Chelsea are also in the running to sign Rice as they look to lure him back to the club after originally releasing him as a teenager from the youth academy.
      Rice has been linked with a move away from West HamCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal lining up transfer move for Serie A striker ‘who can do more than Erling Haaland’ to join Jesus in attack

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      ARSENAL are considering a move for a Serie A striker who can “do more than Erling Haaland”.Manchester City’s Norwegian forward has racked up the goals in phenomenal fashion in his first season in England and has an incredible 42 in all competitions.
      Rasmus Højlund’s reputation is growing in Italy after a strong run of formCredit: Getty
      But a new contender for his throne could emerge as pundits back Atalanta star Rasmus Højlund to be the next big thing.
      The Denmark international has become a regular for his club since the World Cup break and has hit a purple patch of form.
      The 20-year-old is reportedly being eyed by Arsenal to help boost their attack even further next season.
      Tutto Atalanta report that the Gunners are in the lead for the frontman – and are willing to cough up around £45m to land him.
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      Any deal would represent an amazing profit for Atalanta, who signed Højlund for just £15m last summer from Austrian side Sturm Graz.
      He has seven goals and one assist in Serie A so far in this campaign.
      His physical stature and Scandinavian background has seen the star compared to Haaland.
      But former Leeds winger and football pundit Mike Grella believes Højlund might have even more potential than City’s main man.
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      He said: “I will take the comparison with Haaland very lightly, because he is one of the best.
      “There is also a slight difference between them, which speaks in Højlund’s favour.
      “He can do more than Haaland. Haaland is more the type who duels with the centre-backs and just scores lots of goals.
      “Højlund can dribble past an opponent. He can keep the ball better. Højlund can better help the team on the edge (of the penalty area) or deeper in the pitch.”
      Højlund’s former manager at Sturm Graz Christian Ilzer agrees that the pair have similarities.
      He said: “In some characteristics, they are similar.
      “Both are very fast, they also share determination and the desire to always score. Both Hojlund and Haaland are two very positive youngsters and have great confidence in their abilities.” More

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      Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City in Wilfried Gnonto transfer battle with Leeds star available for a bargain

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      WILFRIED GNONTO is at the centre of a transfer battle as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City eye the Leeds star, reports say.The Italian has enjoyed an impressive debut season at Elland Road, producing a few jaw-dropping moments.
      Wilfried Gnonto in full flight has given defenders much to worry about this seasonCredit: Getty
      Despite his form, Leeds find themselves in one of the Premier League’s most competitive relegation battles ever.
      And whether or not they escape the bottom three could impact on Gnonto’s future at the club.
      Relegation may mean the club could have to sell the 19-year-old winger at a bargain price and there are no end of Premier League clubs interested in him.
      Gazzetta dello Sport report that City, Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in the Italian, who could come up against England in the Euro qualifier tonight.
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      Leeds bought Gnonto for a reported fee of just £4million from FC Zurich last summer and they could now make a tidy profit for him if they do opt to sell.
      Gnonto has two goals and three assists in the league this season, including a very early goal at Old Trafford that left Manchester United stunned.
      The youngster has made early strikes a specialty of his and he managed to also catch Cardiff cold with a belter in the FA Cup back in January.
      Leeds will need Gnonto at his best when the Premier League enters its final stretch next month.
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      Nine clubs are separated by just four points in the desperate scrap for survival.
      Javi Gracia has managed to bag a couple of big results since replacing Jesse Marsh but the Yorkshire club have Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City, Newcastle and Tottenham on the horizon. More

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      ‘Confirms what we all know’ – Fans convinced Arsenal transfer target Declan Rice is off in summer after West Ham tweet

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left convinced that Declan Rice will be on the move this summer.This is after Rice was NOT included in promotional pictures for West Ham’s pre-season tour.
      Declan Rice was left out of West Ham’s pre-season promoCredit: PA
      We are pleased to announce we will travel to Australia in pre-season! 🇦🇺— West Ham United (@WestHam) March 23, 2023

      West Ham announced on Thursday they will be going on tour to Australia to tune up for the next campaign.
      The picture they used to advertise the tour included Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen and Nayef Aguerd.
      But the noticeable omission of club captain Rice has left fans convinced he will not be at the club in the summer.
      One fan wrote: “Haha admin knows Rice is off and won’t be featuring in the tour 🤣.”
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      A second said: “No Rice also in the promo video or picture already confirms what we all already know. That he won’t be here for that tour.”
      A third typed: “Where’s your captain? Does it mean that he will leave the club in the summer?”
      While a fourth commented: “Without DR,” with another adding: “No Rice then?”
      London clubs Arsenal and Chelsea are two of the most heavily interested parties in a transfer for the England star.
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      It has been reported Rice could be sold for around £80million.
      Arsenal are keen to bolster their midfield, having previously seen two offers for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo rejected.
      Chelsea splashed out an English-record £107m on Enzo Fernandez, but remain keen on bringing their former academy prospect back to Stamford Bridge.
      The Rice omission comes after Tottenham talisman Harry Kane was left out of the clubs own pre-season tour promo amid links to Manchester United. More

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      Newcastle join transfer chase for Diaby with Arsenal ‘struggling to compete’ with Magpies for £62m-rated Leverkusen star

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly joined the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby and look set to challenge Arsenal with their financial muscle. The Magpies’ Saudi takeover at the end of 2021 means they can now compete at the top end of the market, which is far cry from the tight-fisted days under former owner Mike Ashley.
      Moussa Diaby has eight goals and four assists so far in the Bundesliga this seasonCredit: AP
      But the club have been fairly restrained with their spending so far as they look to break the Premier League’s established order.
      On the pitch the north-east club have made a genuine assault on the top four places this season.
      And now, in the boardroom, the club are also looking to show their Prem rivals what they are capable of.
      90min report that Newcastle are looking to move in on long-term Arsenal target Diaby.
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      The winger has been linked with a summer move to the Emirates after another impressive season in Germany.
      But Newcastle are set to get involved in the transfer hunt as they look to add some cutting edge to their goal-shy attack.
      They are reportedly set to spend this summer with £62m-rated Diaby among the targets.
      The Toon are also reportedly interested in the 23-year-old’s team-mate Mitchel Bakker, the Leverkusen left-back.
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      Arsenal are unlikely to be able to compete financially with Newcastle and sporting director Edu has consistently looked for value in the transfer market and tried to avoid bidding wars.
      In January the Gunners had to watch their long-term target Mykhailo Mudryk depart for Chelsea as it became clear the Blues had more financial heft on their side.
      But the London side quickly pivoted and found themselves landing a great deal to sign Leandro Trossard, who has been a hit so far.
      While money could be a disadvantage in the Diaby chase, Arsenal can offer the Frenchman guaranteed Champions League football next season.
      Newcastle’s wobbly form over the last few weeks makes their position at Europe’s top table less certain. More

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      Arsenal go to desperate measures to prevent Thomas Partey picking up injury on Ghana duty

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      ARSENAL have gone to desperate measures to stop Thomas Partey picking up injury on international duty. The midfielder has set off to Ghana ahead of his country’s double header against Angola in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
      Partey has been one of Arsenal most important players this seasonCredit: Alamy
      Partey was snapped climbing out of a car in Ghana – alongside Arsenal physiotherapist Simon MurphyCredit: afcstuff Twitter
      But Gunners fans will be praying the 29-year-old can keep his nose clean ahead of their final push for the title.
      When club football resumes, Arsenal could be just 10 games away from winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
      But they will need midfield general Partey fit with injuries a frequent issue since he arrived at the Emirates in 2020.
      As a result, the club have dispatched club physiotherapist Simon Murphy to Africa to keep tabs on the Ghanian.
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      It is an unusual step for a club to take but Arsenal will hope that Murphy’s presence can help keep Partey fit for April 1, when the side host Leeds after the international break is over.
      Partey is widely seen as one of the side’s most influential players and two of the Gunners’ three league losses this season have come when he has not been on the pitch
      He was also out with injury in the final nine games of last season when Arsenal collapsed and lost out on a Champions League to north London rivals Tottenham.
      The former Atletico Madrid man has formed a solid and impressive partnership with Granit Xhaka at the base of Arsenal’s midfield this season.
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      Former Newcastle and Brighton manager Chris Hughton, who took over as Ghana boss last month, explained what Partey’s role will be with his international side.
      He said: “Partey’s role in the team is as a continuity player, he is not that guy who going to dribble past multiple players. His role is important to what the team does even if he doesn’t always stand out.
      “Sometimes as football fan we assume a player must necessarily fit the frame we have of him in an A team or in a B team. Partey’s roles at both club and country are different from each other, but key.”
      Injuries are already beginning to bite for Arsenal as they head towards the run-in with Takehiro Tomiyasu set to miss the rest of the season while question marks hang over William Saliba. More