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      Arsenal still interested in Moises Caicedo transfer this summer along with Man Utd and Chelsea despite new Brighton deal

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      ARSENAL remain keen to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo this summer, according to reports.The Gunners saw offers of £60million and £70m rejected by the Seagulls in the January transfer window.
      Moises Caicedo has enjoyed a sensational season at BrightonCredit: Alamy
      Caicedo, 21, then agreed a new four-year deal with Brighton earlier this month to keep him at the club until 2027.
      The south-coast side also have the option of extending his £60,000-a-week contract by a further 12 months.
      He has contributed two goals and three assists in 36 appearances since arriving from Independiente in 2021.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal looked elsewhere for a midfielder and landed on Chelsea man Jorginho.
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      Yet despite recruiting in the mid-season window AND seeing Caicedo pen a new deal, Football Insider understand the Gunners are still interested in the Ecuadorian international.
      Manchester United and Chelsea are also thought to be in for the South American – who is reportedly still keen on a big move at the end of the season.
      During the January window he demanded to leave and took to social media to plead that the club let him depart.
      Since then, he has appeared to delete his Instagram and change his agent.
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      And after Brighton strengthened their negotiating position through the signing of a new deal, Caicedo is now understood to be valued at £90m.
      The Seagulls have a history of commanding big transfer fees for their star players.
      Arsenal are well aware of that having paid £50m for Ben White and £27m for Leandro Trossard.
      Chelsea also spent £62m to acquire Marc Cucurella in the summer.
      Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s desire to bolster his midfield options comes as he bids to make Arsenal regular title challengers.
      The Gunners sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with 12 games remaining.
      But they are exceeding expectations with just three regular midfield options in Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Jorginho.
      And Xhaka’s future is still somewhat uncertain as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his existing deal. More

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      Arsenal hold transfer talks with Real Madrid star Marco Asensio – and player’s ‘very angry’ mood could help seal deal

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      ARSENAL have reportedly held transfer talks with Real Madrid star Marco Asensio.And the player’s “very angry” mood could help seal a summer deal.
      Arsenal have talked with Marco Asensio over a free transfer from Real MadridCredit: Rex
      Asensio, 27, is out of contract this summer after spending the last seven seasons at the Bernabeu.
      He has bagged 55 goals in 266 games for Los Blancos, winning three titles and three Champions Leagues in the process.
      But Sport claims Asensio is fuming over his lack of minutes this term.
      His 31 appearances have mainly come from the bench.
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      And Asensio is unlikely to renew his Real deal after being left “very angry.”
      That has opened the door for a potential free transfer to Arsenal.
      Mikel Arteta is keen to boost his squad with experienced, quality players.
      And the Gunners have already held talks with Asensio’s people over a move to England.
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      AC Milan have also made contact with Jorge Mendes, who became Asensio’s agent last year.
      But it’s believed the player harbours a secret wish to join Real’s rivals Barcelona.
      Xavi Hernandez is said to be a big fan of Asensio.
      And the player himself would have no issue making the infamous switch.
      Talking about Asensio’s Real Madrid future, boss Carlo Ancelotti said last month: “He looks good to me, I don’t know if he will stay or not.
      “He may or may not stay, I don’t know, I don’t care much.
      “We have a very important challenge this season. The important thing is that he is contributing like last year.
      “Let him continue like this and the club will make the most appropriate decision.” More

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      ‘It’s very, very cheap’ – Ex-Arsenal star can’t believe how much Edu sold him for after Gunners chief made £17m loss

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      EX-ARSENAL star Bernd Leno has admitted he was shocked when the club sold him to Fulham for a £17million loss.The goalkeeper had spent four seasons at the Gunners before director of football Edu offloaded him on the cheap.
      Edu sold Bernd Leno for a huge loss in the summerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Bernd Leno joined Fulham for just £3millionCredit: Getty
      Leno signed for Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of around £20m in 2018.
      But he left to join Fulham for just £3m before the start of this season, signing a three-year contract with the deal potentially rising to £8m if certain clauses are met.
      Leno told the Evening Standard that he was shocked by Edu’s business, saying: “I have to say it’s a bargain.
      “It’s very, very cheap, especially in the Premier League. I am not £3m, I’m probably worth a little bit more. Otherwise I would be a very bad player.”
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      Despite this, the German insists there is no resentment towards his former club or by the fact he had to spend a year on the bench as back-up to Aaron Ramsdale.
      Leno explained: “I don’t have toxic or bad energy for Arsenal.
      “It didn’t end in the perfect way, but my reception at the Emirates was really good. I get fans coming up to me saying, ‘thank you for your four years… you were very good’.
      “I was really happy with my performances. Even when they dropped me, I did nothing wrong. I came through the front door and I left through the front door. I still have a connection to the club.”
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      The 31-year-old has impressed under Marco Silva, helping the club fight for a European place in their first term back in the top-flight following promotion.
      Leno said on his transfer: “It was clear for me, I wanted to stay in the Premier League. It’s the best league in the world by far — and London life, I really love it here.
      “I spoke to people at Arsenal about wanting to join Fulham. Everyone said it’s a nice family club. And I played many times against Fulham and it is an old-school stadium. All these aspects played a role.
      “At the beginning, the main goal was to stay in the Premier League. We are in the quarter-final of the FA Cup, we’re seventh in the league, no one saw that coming.”
      Leno insists him and another new signings that have wowed like Joao Palhinha and Manor Solomon have only added to a team that already had a good spine.
      The keeper is hoping to force his way back into the Germany squad after missing out on the World Cup, having earned nine caps in his career.
      He is also predicting that Arsenal will win the title, saying: “I hope they do it, I think they can.” More

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      ‘Get him out’ – Ex-Arsenal pals Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere reunite to coach Gunners under-18s but fans aren’t happy

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      FORMER Arsenal pals Cesc Fabregas and Jack Wilshere reunited to coach the Gunners’ U18s but fans aren’t happy.Wilshere, 31, and Fabregas, 35, played together at the Emirates between 2008 and 2011 before the Spaniard left for boyhood club Barcelona.
      Cesc Fabregas joined Jack Wilshere in coaching Arsenal’s U18sCredit: Instagram
      The pair played together at Arsenal between 2008 and 2011Credit: Getty
      However, after spending three years at Camp Nou, Fabregas returned to England – but to play for old club Arsenal’s rivals Chelsea.
      Arsenal reportedly had a buy-back option but decided against exercising it.
      At Chelsea, Fabregas enjoyed great success.
      The iconic Premier League midfielder won two league titles, an FA Cup and League Cup.
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      Fabregas went on to play for Monaco, and joined Serie B side Como, where he still plays today.
      However, Fabregas has been snapped alongside Arsenal U18s coach Wilshere donning Gunners gear.
      And fans are not too keen on Fabregas’ presence.
      One said on Twitter: “He should get out of the club now! I’m uncomfortable seeing him on that shirt.”
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      Another tweeted: “Can Cesc pls go to Chelsea thanks.”
      However, others are telling fellow fans to go easy on Fabregas.
      One added: “For some fans, Fabregas’ crime was playing for Chelsea and judging by the fact that he wanted to come back and we didn’t exercise the buy-back clause, then it’s not his fault.” More

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      How Arsenal could line up next season after two major signings and an attack good enough to win the Champions League

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      ARSENAL could look to compete at home and abroad next season by landing two major signings.The Gunners have mounted a surprise title push this season and sit five points ahead of Manchester City.
      Victor Osimhen and Declan Rice are Arsenal’s two main transfer targets
      The Gunners are leading the race to sign Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are also favourites to land Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta has overseen a vast improvement at The Emirates thanks in part to the club’s transfer business last summer.
      Arrivals such as Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus have had a big impact and Arsenal could look to make other significant additions this summer.
      Arteta is believed to be keen on a midfielder having missed out on Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, with Declan Rice said to be top of his wishlist.
      The West Ham captain is at the centre of a transfer tussle with Manchester United and Chelsea also interested in the £100million-rated midfielder.
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      Arsenal also want to add more goals to the side and build their strength in depth up-front following Jesus’ injury.
      The Gunners are reportedly leading the race to sign Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen, who revealed it is his dream to play in the Premier League after scoring 19 goals in 21 Serie A games this season.
      United are also keen on the striker who could cost around £133m.
      Arteta and Edu could also try to sign Romeo Lavia, who has impressed since joining Southampton from Manchester City last summer.
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      Mikel Arteta has several targets in mind should Arsenal miss out on Rice and Osimhen
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      Crystal Palace star man Wilfried Zaha is also of interest and could be snapped up for free with his contract set to expire in the summer.
      Chelsea are monitoring the winger but he is reported to be an Arsenal fan, which could boost the Gunners’ chances of landing the Palace player.
      The Gunners have also been heavily linked with a move for highly-rated Spanish right-back Ivan Fresneda.
      He has a release clause of £26.5million in his contract and Real Valladolid hope to spark a bidding war to get close to that amount. More

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      Arsenal legend Wojciech Szczesny ‘rejects Tottenham transfer approach with Juventus star refusing to join bitter rivals’

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      FORMER Arsenal keeper Wojciech Szczesny has reportedly REJECTED an approach from North London rivals Tottenham.The Poland international, 32, has spent six years at Juventus since departing the Emirates in 2017.
      Juventus keeper Wojciech Szczesny has reportedly rejected TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Spurs are seeking a replacement for Hugo Lloris, 36, who is expected to leave in the summer as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
      And sporting director Fabio Paratici has reportedly enquired about the possibility of signing Szczesny from the Serie A giants.
      But according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the ex-Arsenal man has slammed the door shut on a potential move.
      He is said to be keen on remaining at Juventus – where he is under contract until 2024 and could see that deal extended by a further year.
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      Spurs’ interest in Szczesny has caught some by surprise given the former Arsenal man has mocked the Lilywhites in the past.
      In 2016, when Tottenham were beaten 5-1 by already-relegated Newcastle on the final day of the Premier League season, he tweeted “Spurs” alongside a crying laughing emoji and a love heart.
      Then two years later, when Juventus knocked Spurs out of the Champions League, he tweeted:  “Great win and celebrations versus one of the best teams in North London.
      “FORZA JUVE! North London is red.”
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      When leaving the pitch, he also appeared to perform a “chin up” gesture to the Spurs fans.
      Tottenham are keen to sign a new keeper as Lloris approaches the latter stages of his career.
      The France No1 is sidelined for at least another month with a knee injury as Fraser Forster assumes the role in between the sticks.
      And Szczesny, who has played more than 200 times for Juventus, would have provided the squad with experience of winning silverware.
      He has claimed three Serie A titles and two Coppa Italias during his time in Italy.
      Gazzetta’s report states he could eventually be open to a move to the MLS towards the end of his career. More

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      I used to search rubbish dumps for trainers and sell water on the streets but am now set for dream transfer to Arsenal

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN used to sell water on the streets of Lagos but he is now one of the most in-demand strikers in the world.He has been prolific for Napoli this season with 19 goals in 21 games, helping his side build a 15-point lead at the top of Serie A.
      Victor Osimhen used to search rubbish dumps for trainersCredit: Reuters
      He used to earn money selling bottled water but is now set for a blockbuster moveCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old has attracted interest from Manchester United but it is believed Arsenal are now leading the race for his signature.
      For Osimhen it has been quite a journey to the top after losing his mother as a young child.
      The striker revealed he and his siblings worked together to make ends meet after she passed away, as his dad also lost his job shortly after.
      In 2019 he told France Football: “Where I grew up, people live on the other side of an open dump.
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      “With my friends, we went there every Friday or Sunday to find shoes. We stayed there a long time. It was funny! We saw it as a game but when you think about it … It was always a fight.
      “Sometimes you see, you found yourself with a Nike on the right foot and then you start looking for the other foot … And finally, you find the left foot and it’s a Reebok! My sister patched everything up and it was good. It was survival.
      “I lost my mom in October, I do not even remember the year. I was small. Three months later, my father lost his job. It was very hard for our family.
      “My brother sold sports newspapers, my sister (sold) oranges in the street and me, bottled water in Lagos in the middle of the traffic.
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      “We had to survive so we stuck together. In the evening, we were all together and we gathered the money on the table. We gave everything to our big sister and she made food and organised everything.
      “When I signed in Wolfsburg, I didn’t buy anything for myself with my bonus. I immediately bought a house in Lagos for my father.
      “I gave money to my brothers and sisters, and today, everyone is okay in their businesses. It makes me happy to know that they have enough to eat.
      “They always help me and it is normal I want to change their lives.”
      Osimhen, who also lost his father in 2020, recently shared his dream is to play in the Premier League, but Napoli will not let him go easily.
      The Italian club will reportedly demand £133million for the Nigerian, with Chelsea also said to be in the running to sign the striker. More

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      Arsenal star Reiss Nelson wanted by Brighton and Nice on free transfers with winger at ‘crossroads’ as deal runs down

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      ARSENAL forward Reiss Nelson is reportedly attracting interest from Brighton and Nice.The Gunners star, 23, scored a sensational stoppage-time winner for Mikel Arteta’s men on Saturday as they dramatically clinched a 3-2 win over Bournemouth.
      Reiss Nelson rifled home Arsenal’s dramatic late winner on SaturdayCredit: AFP
      Nelson’s crucial moment ensured Arsenal retain their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table with 12 games remaining.
      Yet despite a potentially season-defining moment, his contract is continuing to run down at the Emirates.
      If Nelson does not pen a new deal, he will become a free agent in the summer.
      And an exit from the club he has been with for 14 years looked more likely than ever when he was left out of the squad for the wins over Everton and Leicester.
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      According to CBS Sports, both Brighton and Ligue 1 side Nice are interested in signing him if he becomes a free agent at the end of the season.
      However, injuries to Leandro Trossard, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus are set to give him a much-needed opportunity, so his future remains in the balance.
      Speaking after Nelson’s goal on Saturday, Arteta said: “I always saw the potential, the talent and the desire for him to do it, but I think he’s at a different level right now.
      “I think emotionally, the experiences he’s had has helped him.
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      “Football-wise, it was my decision not to put him in the squad in the last two games because we had other options. 
      “He’s knocking on the door. He’s been training really well and it’s a good lesson for me and the coaches that we need him and that he can really be important in the team.” 
      Nelson has contributed seven goals and seven assists in 56 appearances for the club.
      And back in November he insisted he wants to stay in North London.
      He told The Evening Standard: “I am an Arsenal fan and, of course, I want to sign a new contract at the club.
      “I am just going to be ready for anything I get now and give my all for the team.” More