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

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      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’

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      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

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      Arsenal ‘set to launch shock Wilfried Zaha transfer bid but face competition from Monaco’ with star available for free

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      ARSENAL are set to launch a shock move for Wilfried Zaha but face competition from a host of clubs, according to reports.The Crystal Palace star is set to leave the club on a free transfer this summer with his contract expiring.
      Arsenal are set to make a move to sign Wilfried Zaha on a free transferCredit: Getty
      Foot Mercato report that the Gunners are interested in the player and would be able to afford his supposedly hefty wages.
      Arsenal were interested in Zaha back in 2019 but instead opted to sign Nicolas Pepe from Lille.
      The likes of Bundesliga duo Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also keen on snapping up the Ivorian international on a free transfer.
      Ligue 1 side Monaco are also in the race but may reportedly be priced out.
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      Zaha wants to stay in Europe and play Champions League level football next season.
      However, he is set to be offered lucrative deals by Saudi Arabian sides Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad that could tempt him away.
      The 30-year-old has played 455 times for Crystal Palace, netting 89 goals.
      He has found the back of the net just six times this season in 25 games.
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      Zaha had a spell at Manchester United back in the 2013/14 but things did not go to plan and he swiftly returned to Palace where he begun his career.
      The player was close to leaving Selhurst Park last summer when Chelsea came calling but the transfer did not materialise. More

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      I’m a former Arsenal star who joined AC Milan – I was struck by humble Maldini’s simple act of kindness when we met

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      MATHIEU FLAMINI has revealed that he was “struck by humility” when he joined AC Milan.The retired French midfielder moved to the Italian giants on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2008.
      Mathieu Flamini (second in from the right) signed for AC Milan in 2008Credit: Getty
      He was welcomed in by Paolo MaldiniCredit: AFP
      And he has now spoken about his first encounter with the stars of AC Milan, such as Paolo Maldini.
      Flamini also revealed that the Italian legend gave him his phone number immediately after arriving.
      He told The Athletic: “Walking into the dressing room was exciting. I was struck by their humility.
      “I remember arriving and Paolo was sitting next to me. He gave me his number and said ‘If you need anything, you call me’.
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      “The humility and kindness of those champions struck me the most.
      “To be a football legend and also be so humble, so open, and act with such simplicity taught me a lot. It was a learning experience every day.”
      Flamini spent five years at the San Siro and won the Serie A title during the 2010/11 campaign, but playing in Italy was always a dream for him.
      He added: “I always wanted to play in Italy.
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      “When I had the opportunity to go there, I thought I would grow as a player and as a human being.
      “I would go to Italy, where we have roots, so it was a way of discovering myself to go back to my origins.”
      The Arsenal cult-hero also suggested that he would be interested in one day buying the North London club.
      He said: “We’ll see what the future is made of. I’m a believer.
      “If you want something very much, the universe usually brings it to you. Let’s see what the universe will bring.” More

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      Man Utd star Antony left red-faced by Arsenal’s ‘worst ever signing’ after tough first season

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      ANTONY is at risk of being outperformed by Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe’s debut season in England.The Brazilian winger joined Manchester United from Ajax last summer for £85.5million but is yet to show his best form in the Premier League.
      Antony has struggled to perform to his best since joining Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      His stats this season are worse than Arsenal flops Nicolas Pepe’s debut campaign in EnglandCredit: Reuters
      Like Antony, Pepe was signed for a large fee, £72m, but struggled to live up to expectations and was labelled the club’s ‘worst ever signing’.
      However, when his stats are compared to the output of Antony, he did not do too badly.
      In his debut campaign, Pepe played 42 times for the Gunners in all competitions, scoring eight goals and providing ten assists.
      This works out to a goal contribution every 150 minutes that he played in the 2019/20 campaign.
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      Pepe was able to do this during a turbulent time at the club which saw Unai Emery sacked.
      Interim boss Freddie Ljungberg replaced the Spaniard and then current boss Mikel Arteta was appointed.
      Whereas Antony has had the luxury of only playing for Erik ten Hag, who he also worked for at Ajax.
      But he is performing well below Pepe’s record as he is averaging a goal contribution every 230 minutes.
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      He has made 33 appearances in all competitions this season but has only scored seven goals and provided one assist.
      While Pepe won the FA Cup in his first season in England, Antony could still top the Ivorian’s trophy haul.
      There is one glimmer of hope for Antony as he has already picked up a winners medal as Man United won the Carabao Cup and the club are still competing for the FA Cup and Europa League.
      However, it seems unlikely that Antony will match the stats Pepe was able to produce.
      Pepe was deemed a flop at the club and is currently trying to rebuild his confidence while on loan at Ligue 1 side Nice. More

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      Mathieu Flamini hints at shock Arsenal takeover after setting up £10BILLION company

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      MATHIEU FLAMINI has hinted that he could try and buy Arsenal in the future.In 2010, the former club star launched start-up GFBiochemicals as a side-project to his football career.
      Mathieu Flamini has hinted at taking over ArsenalCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mathieuflamini/
      He played 246 time for the GunnersCredit: Reuters
      Stan Kroenke currently owns the North London clubCredit: PA
      Some 13 years on, Flamini has kept a 60 per cent stake in the business – while landing the CEO job.
      The Paris-based company’s aim was to find a green alternative to petrochemicals, which can be found in plastics, rubber, and even shower gel.
      According to Forbes, the former Arsenal star – who was a Champions League runner-up with the Premier League club – now has a net worth of £10billion.
      This worth would be enough to buy a significant percentage of a major football club, and he has been asked about the prospect of buying one of his former clubs.
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      He told The Athletic: “Obviously, those clubs [Arsenal and Marseille] have a special place in my heart.
      “I never forget where I come from. 

      “In life, you never know but it’s all about the right opportunity. I’m a real believer in the right time, right place, right people.
      “We’ll see what the future is made of. I’m a believer.
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      “If you want something very much, the universe usually brings it to you.
      “Let’s see what the universe will bring.”
      Flamini spent seven years at Arsenal across two different spells with the club.
      He made 168 Premier League appearances for Arsenal and won three FA Cups. More

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      Arsenal plot transfer for Brazilian wonderkid Matheus Goncalves dubbed Flamengo’s best EVER young prospect

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      ARSENAL are eyeing another Brazilian teenager after being alerted to Flamengo winger Matheus Goncalves.And they have been advised to make a quick move for the exciting 17-year-old in a bid to head off rival interest from Manchester City, Ajax and Benfica.
      Matheus Goncalves is wanted by ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The League leaders have an extensive network of talent scouts scouring the South American markets under the direction of sporting director Edu.
      In the past few years they have been responsible for Gabriel Martinelli’s £6million move from Brazilian minnows Ituano as well as last summer’s £3m signing of Marquinhos from Sao Paulo.
      Now they are tracking the progress of right winger Goncalves, who has been described as the best young prospect to ever come through Flamengo’s academy by former manager Dorival Junior.
      And Arsenal are aware of the buzz surrounding the left-footed teenager who only made his senior debut in October but is already being tipped for future stardom in Europe.
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      He is currently under contract until 2025 and his deal contains a staggering release clause of £88m.
      But he wouldn’t cost anything like that figure and could be available for as little as £2.5m in the summer.

      Virtually all of Goncalves’ 11 senior appearances for Flamengo have come off the bench but he scored the winning goal against Rio rivals Botafogo in his only start for the first team in February.
      But he also has a raw side to his game and was sent off for two yellow cards in the recent game against Vasco da Gama despite only coming on as an 89th-minute substitute.
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      Yet that is unlikely to deter Arsenal, who believe their strong Brazilian connections will give them an advantage over potential rivals for the youngster’s signature.
      As well as Edu, Martinelli and Marquinhos, they also have Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Magalhaes and Jorginho in their squad. More

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      Arsenal receive mixed injury news with goalscorer ready to return this weekend but still no sign of key star

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      EDDIE NKETIAH has returned to Arsenal training and could be available for Sunday’s trip to West Ham.The 23-year-old striker has missed his team’s last seven games after suffering a late ankle injury during last month’s 4-0 win against Everton.
      Eddie Nketiah is back in training for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      William Saliba is still sidelined with a back injuryCredit: AFP
      But now he is back in full training, and his return is a boost for manager Mikel Arteta ahead of the remaining eight games.
      Nketiah has scored nine goals this season, including six while deputising for the injured Gabriel Jesus after the World Cup.
      Jesus is starting to motor, scoring in his last two Prem matches, but Nketiah’s return will give Arsenal plenty of attacking options as they look to maintain their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
      But there is still no sign of defender William Saliba, who has missed Arsenal’s last three games with a back injury.
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      The French international centre-half was sorely missed during Sunday’s 2-2 draw at Liverpool.
      The Gunners surrendered a two-goal lead and allowed Manchester City to close the gap at the top of the table.
      Now Arteta is desperate to have Saliba back in action in time for the potential title decider at the Etihad on April 26.
      The Frenchman’s partnership with Gabriel has been key to Arsenal’s Prem crown challenge.
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      But after three weeks out of training, it is highly unlikely that he will be available for Sunday’s game against struggling West Ham.
      The Hammers face Genk in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final on Thursday evening. More