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      Arsenal fans say they’ll be ‘happiest supporters alive’ if Edu pulls off ‘massive’ transfer for Brazilian wonderkid

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      ARSENAL supporters say they’ll be the “happiest alive” if Edu pulls off a “massive” transfer for Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque.Arsenal’s transfer guru has helped Mikel Arteta transform his squad into title contenders.
      Edu is keen on landing new Brazil star Vitor Roque ahead of BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Arsenal fans are praying Edu Gaspar can land one of his top targets this summerCredit: Reuters
      Edu played a key role in signing the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko last summer.
      And he followed them up in January with clever transfers for Jorginho and Leandro Trossard.
      Edu plans on continuing to rebuild Arsenal’s squad as they prepare for Champions League football next term.
      And Sport claims the Gunners have now joined the hunt for Brazilian wonderkid Roque.
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      The 18-year-old forward has 10 goals in 40 games for Athletico Paranaense.
      And he won his first international cap in Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Morocco five days ago.
      Barcelona were thought to be leading the race for Roque before running into financial difficulties again.
      And it’s reckoned Arsenal are now frontrunners for his signature.
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      Fans are certainly hoping Edu manages to pull off the transfer, with many believing Roque will make the Gunners a true force in Europe.
      One fan said: “I swear if we somehow pull this off I will be the happiest man alive.”
      Another declared: “Get him. Exact type of signing who could treble in value. It’s that Brazilian sauce.”
      One noted: “Would be a massive coup but we’d probably need a title win to sway him.”
      Another added: “He will be a proper signing for us and I can’t wait for this deal to go through.” More

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      Arsenal ‘now frontrunners for next Erling Haaland’ as Mikel Arteta targets superstar striker to fight Jesus for top spot

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      ARSENAL are allegedly in pole position to sign Rasmus Hojlund this summer.The 20-year-old has enjoyed an incredible international break with five goals in two matches for Denmark.
      Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase to sign Danish wonderkid Rasmus HojlundCredit: Reuters
      He has scored seven goals in his debut campaign for Atalanta, following a £15m summer move from Austria’s Sturm Graz, with many comparing him to Manchester City’s Norwegian hotshot Erling Haaland.
      Now a clutch of Europe’s big guns are beginning to circle for the ace, including Manchester United and Juventus.
      However, Italian outlet Calciomercato have declared that Arsenal are the frontrunners to sign Hojlund.
      And they claim that any potential deal will cost around £30m – double the fee Serie A side Atalanta forked out for him just a few months ago.
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      It follows on from reports yesterday that Arsenal are scouting five strikers ahead of the summer, with Hojlund one of them.
      The Gunners are currently eight points clear at the top of the table ahead of rivals Manchester City as they close in on a first title since 2004.
      That is despite Mikel Arteta’s side suffering a number of problems in attack this term.
      Gabriel Jesus has only just returned following a four-month absence due to injury.
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      Eddie Nketiah led the line for most of his absence, but the 23-year-old has found himself replaced in recent weeks with winger Leondro Trossard being deployed as a false nine.
      Arteta is determined not to be left short of options again and has made a new striker a top priority to challenge Jesus.
      Arsenal have been scouting “a more physical” forward with five players being watched to add an “extra dimension” to their attack.
      We reported how Juventus are “preparing for life” without 6ft 3in star Dusan Vlahovic, who the Gunners have tracked long-term.
      Vlahovic, 23, joined Juventus from Fiorentina back in January 2022 after snubbing the chance to move to the Premier League with Arsenal.
      The Serb has scored eleven this term but has struggled for goals over recent weeks for his club although Arteta is still a fan.
      England internationals Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Everton, 26, and Roma’s Tammy Abraham, 25, also both “fit the mould” of what he is looking for.
      The North London team have been linked with both previously and this fresh update says they are still being scouted.
      They are also in the transfer chase for Napoli’s Nigerian goal machine Victor Osimhen but face stiff competition from Man United and a host of other clubs for his signature. More

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      Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere urges Mikel Arteta to complete transfer for ‘perfect fit’ this summer

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      ARSENAL favourite Jack Wilshere has revealed his dream summer transfer for the Gunners.Wilshere, 31, retired from the game last year, but still retains a keen interest in his former side.
      Jack Wilshere now manages Arsenal’s Under-18sCredit: Getty
      During his career he also represented West Ham between 2018 and 2020.
      And Wilshere would love to see his old team-mate Declan Rice sign for the Gunners and join up with Mikel Arteta’s men.
      The Arsenal Under-18s boss told the PA: “He’s a midfielder who can do anything.
      “Anyone who supports any club would want Dec to join.
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      “If I’m talking from a selfish point of view, in North London, I think he would be very good under Mikel’s watch.
      “Mikel would develop him, bring him on even more and he would be massive for the team as well.
      “I have had conversations with Dec and told him what he is doing in unbelievable, he is captain of a big Premier League club and is always learning.
      “You have to be respectful to West Ham, that is his club, but his future is in his hands and it’s very exciting for him because he’s got everything with him now and he’s picking up more and more, he’s growing into this man who could play anywhere.
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      Wilshere played alongside Declan Rice at West Ham between 2018 and 2020Credit: Getty
      “I’m looking forward to wherever he goes. I hope it is Arsenal, it would be a massive signing and a perfect fit.”
      Rice, 24, is under contract at London Stadium until June 2024 – although the Hammers possess the option to extend the deal by 12 months.
      Despite this clause they are reportedly resigned to losing their skipper this summer – with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all having been linked.

      Rice’s signature won’t come cheap, however, with his boss David Moyes vowing last month: “I think Dec will be blowing that British record out of the water, that’s for sure, when it comes around.”
      The current record is held by Chelsea, who splashed out £106million on Enzo Fernandez in January.
      David Moyes’ expects West Ham to receive a British transfer record fee for RiceCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal ‘confident they will win Declan Rice transfer race thanks to Mikel Arteta despite Man Utd and Chelsea interest’

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      ARSENAL are growing in confidence they can win the race to land their number one target Declan Rice this summer, according to reports.The West Ham captain is also attracting interest from Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Rice is widely expected to leave West Ham this summer with plenty of interest in his signatureCredit: Rex
      The Gunners have had a superb season so far and sit top of the Premier League eight points clear of nearest rivals Manchester City.
      The club’s owners are ready to back Arteta in the transfer market as they look to build on the progress made this season.
      According to the Evening Standard they are confident of winning the battle for Rice.
      Rice, 24, is viewed as an ideal acquisition and fits the north Londoner’s recruitment model.
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      The England international harbours ambitions to play in the Champions league, win trophies and has his best years ahead of him.
      There’s an acceptance within West Ham that their star man will leave this summer when he will only have one year left on his contract.
      Arsenal tried to sign a midfielder in January with Rice considered but they opted for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, having two bids rejected.
      Mikel Arteta’s side will be hoping they can add to their pulling power by being able to offer Champions League football instantly and point to the Spaniard’s record of developing young players.
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      Chelsea have been long term admirers of Rice and released him as a 14 year old from their academy.
      The West Ham man also has a very close friendship with Mason Mount but the uncertainty over Mount’s future coupled with the fact Chelsea are unlikely to be playing Champion’s League football next season doesn’t help their cause.
      Interest from the Manchester clubs would further add to the competition for Rice’s signature with United having scouted him and City expected to be in the market for a midfielder this summer.
      The Hammers will be hoping the strong interest in Rice enables them to maximise the fee they can get for the midfielder but will struggle to get near the £150million they have asked for in the past. More

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      Man Utd blow in Gabri Veiga transfer race as Celta Vigo midfielder ‘dreams of joining Arsenal’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and their rivals in the chase to sign Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga have allegedly suffered a huge blow.And that is because the 20-year-old Spanish Under-21 international is “dreaming about joining Arsenal”.
      Gabri Viega allegedly has his heart set on ArsenalCredit: Rex
      A host of Premier League teams, including both of the above and Man City and Newcastle, are all interested in the midfielder.
      A report in today’s Faro de Vigo has also stated that Serie A leaders Napoli are “willing to activate” his £35.2m release clause at the end of the campaign.
      But it seems that Veiga has no desire to move to Italy – with the publication instead saying that he wants to “fulfil the dream of signing for Arsenal”.
      They are allegedly his “favourite” team and both he and his representatives like the club’s commitment towards youth and the sporting project being led by Mikel Arteta.
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      And it also adds that the prospect of living in London also appeals to the young ace.
      Arsenal are not thought to have yet tabled an offer for the youngster as they allegedly prepare for the bidding auction to begin.
      Veiga has shone bright this season in LaLiga as he has bagged nine goals and three assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.
      And Celta president Carlos Mourino recently accepted that holding onto Veiga is virtually impossible – not least financially.
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      He also revealed that at least four Premier League clubs are seriously interested in signing him.
      Mourino said: “We want to keep Gabri Veiga but it will be impossible due to his release clause.
      “We don’t want to sell, but they are going to buy him from us. And we can’t do anything there.
      “We know some of his offers and it is impossible to reach them.
      “There are several teams behind Gabri. Real Madrid? They haven’t asked us, we don’t know if they will have called the player. 
      “Of the top 10 in the Premier League, four have asked about him.” More

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      Alex Iwobi reveals ‘joke’ in Arsenal training with Mikel Arteta facing headache over one of first-team players quitting

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      EX-ARSENAL star Alex Iwobi has revealed how one of his former team-mates was a “joke” in training – now Mikel Arteta faces a headache over the very same ace.The now-Everton winger left the Gunners after over a decade at the club in the summer of 2019.
      Alex Iwobi revealed how Reiss Nelson was a ‘joke’ in training at ArsenalCredit: The Beautiful Game Podcast
      The pair were former teammates at the GunnersCredit: Getty
      Nigerian international Iwobi, 26, played almost 150 matches for Arsenal and helped them to FA Cup glory before his departure.
      Despite it being almost four years since his exit, he still keeps a close eye on Arteta’s team.
      And, during an interview with The Beautiful Game podcast, he had plenty to say about pal Reiss Nelson.
      The 23-year-old memorably scored a 97th minute winner over Bournemouth this month in what could prove to be a vital strike in Arsenal’s quest to end their 19-year title drought.
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      Iwobi said: “He’s another Arsenal product, he’s another one who is a joke in training. With him like, he just has that raw ability.
      “I have to give it to him because he’s had to be patient. But every time he’s come on to play, he’s delivered.
      “I think he’s been the most impactful sub at Arsenal this season. For someone to be able to do that and not play regularly and still have that elite mindset, I have to rate it.”
      Nelson will be out of contract this summer and his lack of starts could lead to him following the example of Iwobi and leaving.
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      Both Premier League rivals Brighton and French side Nice have been linked with a move.
      That could lead to Arteta being forced to search for a replacement to play back-up to Bukayo Saka down the right.
      Nelson said before Christmas: “I have been here for so long and I’m very comfortable here.
      “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.”
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      Arsenal told transfer fee for Montpellier wonderkid Elyi Wahi but manager warns striker has much to learn

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      ARSENAL will have to pay up to £26million to sign striker Elyi Wahi, Montpellier manager Michel der Zakarian has warned.The coach has also declared that the exciting forward needs to improve his fitness.
      Elye Wahi could cost Arsenal up to £26millionCredit: Getty
      Montpellier boss Michel Der Zakarian suggested how much it would take to let the striker leave the clubCredit: AFP
      Wahi, 20, has impressed in Ligue 1 this season after scoring 12 goals in 24 appearances for Montpellier.
      It follows his breakout season last term in which he netted ten in 33 games.
      His form has already seen him linked with a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal among the potential suitors.
      Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are also reported to be keen on Wahi.
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      But Zakarian has outlined the deal that would be needed for the French side to cash in on the Gunners target.
      He said: “The kid, he’s 20, and full of talent. That costs a lot. For me, minimum €25-30m.
      “When you see the TV rights over there, England can buy him. It’s easier for them.”
      The Armenian coach also admitted that the French striker still has a lot to do to get to the top level.
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      He added: “Where he can improve? He needs to work on his volume, needs to run a lot more, always be moving and be in a position to repeat the efforts. If you don’t have the fitness…
      “He’s a sprinter, he goes really quickly, but sometimes he’s knackered after 45 minutes.
      “He needs to work a bit better, that’s every day at training. If he wants to play in a big club and play with great players, he needs to work hard. He can go very far, at a very, very good level.
      “Scoring goals like he does, you need to put them in the back of the net.
      “What he does is good for his age, but I think he can do even better.” More

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      Ivan Fresneda learning English as Real Valladolid star breaks silence on Arsenal transfer interest

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      ARSENAL target Ivan Fresneda is “proud” to be linked with a move to some of Europe’s top clubs.The 18-year-old has broken his silence on a potential transfer away from Real Valladolid.
      Ivan Fresneda is currently learning English and GermanCredit: Getty
      Fresneda was linked with a switch to Arsenal in January, with Newcastle, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund also reported to be keen on the right-back.
      Now it has been revealed that Fresneda is currently learning to speak English and German.
      Speaking on rumours of a move while on Spain U19 duty, Fresneda told DiarioAS: “I’m proud but I always say it, I’m also at a big club, Valladolid.”
      He added: “I have always valued studies with a view to the future, beyond football.
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      “I am a person who likes to learn languages.”
      Despite being linked with a January move, Fresneda ended up staying at La Liga outfit Real Vallodolid.
      However, rumours of a move away from the Spanish club continue to swirl.
      Fresneda has a release clause of £26.5million in his contract.
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      He also revealed three players in the world he looks up to, with right-back now a “fashionable position” to play in.
      Fresneda said: “It is a fashionable position that today is valued much more than before and there are real players. Achraf [Hakimi], Reece James and [Trent] Alexander-Arnold are three of my favourites.”
      The highly-rated defender has played 15 games for Valladolid this season. More