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      Arsenal boost in Sergej Milinkovic-Savic transfer hunt as Lazio line up replacement for £31m midfielder

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      LAZIO have identified Bologna star Lewis Ferguson as a potential replacement for Arsenal target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, reports suggest.The Gunners are looking to strengthen in midfield in the summer transfer window and Milinkovic-Savic is among Mikel Arteta’s top candidates.
      Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: Rex
      Lazio have identified Lewis Ferguson as a replacement for Sergej Milinkovic-SavicCredit: Rex
      And according to TuttoMercato, the Biancocelesti have accepted the high possibility of losing the Serbia international in June and are already making contingency plans.
      The Serie A giant’s “hottest” target is Scottish star Ferguson, who has stood out in Italy this season.
      The midfielder has scored four goals in 22 appearances with Bologna.
      However, Maurizio Sarri’s team is facing a bidding war with other major Italian clubs over the 23-year-old’s signature.
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      That works as a major boost for Arsenal, who are determined to add firepower in the middle of the park after being linked with Brighton’s Moises Caicedo as well as West Ham’s Declan Rice.
      However, the North Londoners are also facing competition from Juventus as well as Newcastle and the Hammers.
      But the Premier League leaders received another boost as Milinkovic-Savic will be available for half his previous asking price.
      The Serbian was on the market for £88million last year with some rumours even suggesting the Serie A side wanted over £100m.
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      But with the ex-Genk star’s contract expiring at the end of next season, Lazio would now accept bids of £44m.
      The versatile midfielder’s price could further decrease with his representatives looking to bring the figure down to £31m.
      Milinkovic-Savic has scored six goals and provided eight assists in 36 appearances this season. More

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      Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka joins four other stars including Messi and Man Utd target in reaching impressive stat this season

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      ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka’s sensational season continues to go from strength to strength.The England international, 21, bagged two goals and an assist in the Gunners’ 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
      Bukayo Saka is enjoying the best form of his careerCredit: Reuters
      Lionel Messi and Neymar have both reached 10 goals and assists this seasonCredit: AP
      It takes his tally for the Premier League campaign to 12 goals and 10 assists in 38 games.
      In doing so, Saka becomes just the fifth player in Europe’s top five leagues to reach both 10 goals and 10 assists this season.
      Joining him in completing the feat is Lionel Messi – who has a superb 13 goals and 13 assists to his name for Paris Saint-Germain.
      His team-mate Neymar also managed to reach the milestone before being ruled out for the rest of the season through injury – registering 13 goals and 11 assists.
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      The five players with 10 or more goals and assists in Europe’s top five leagues this season
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has enjoyed a breathtaking first season with NapoliCredit: Getty
      Napoli superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is also on the list with 12 goals and 10 assists.
      And the final player to have hit double figures in both metrics is Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani.
      The French forward is being heavily linked with a £105million move to Manchester United off the back of his brilliant form.
      Saka is the first English player to achieve the feat in Europe’s top five leagues this season.
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      And his brilliant form has helped Arsenal open up an eight-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
      Saka is now set to feature for England in their upcoming internationals against Italy and Ukraine.
      Gareth Southgate has a host of in-form forwards to choose from including Harry Kane, Saka, Phil Foden, Ivan Toney and Jack Grealish.
      Marcus Rashford is another England man firing on all cylinders, but he withdrew from the squad on Monday through injury.
      Randal Kolo Muani is being linked with Manchester United after a stellar run of formCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal in huge backroom shake-up with two new additions ahead of summer transfer window

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      ARSENAL are reportedly set to make two major additions to their backroom staff ahead of the summer transfer window.The Premier League leaders are already planning to mount another challenge for the title next season with an internal restructure.
      Arsenal sporting director Edu is set to make changes at backroom levelCredit: Getty
      The former Gunners midfielder is set to appoint an assistant sporting directorCredit: GETTY
      And according to reports, sporting director Edu will be overseeing the changes.
      The Athletic claim the former Gunners midfielder is set to appoint Jason Ayto as his No.2 – with his official title being assistant sporting director.
      First-team scout James Ellis is set to also receive a new role at the Emirates.
      Fulham’s former senior scout is set to be named the north Londoners’ new head of recruitment.
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      More appointments are said to be in the pipeline, although it’s claimed first-team scout Mark Curtis, loan manager Ben Knapper and analytics specialist Tolly Colburn will retain “signifcant roles” in the setup.
      Arsenal stretched their lead at the top of the table to eight points with a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday.
      Defending champions Manchester City, however, do have a game in hand on Mike Arteta’s troops.
      The Spaniard said: “I’m really happy and really pleased with the way we started the game and how we reacted to Thursday.
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      “We took any question mark away from it. We showed a lot of determination and a lot of purpose in the way we played.
      “I’m really happy with the way we played after playing 120 minutes, after losing two players [William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu], I’m really pleased with what we showed.”
      He added: “Everyone has to give a little bit more.
      ‘It’s not a secret. If you want to maintain that level, everyone has to step in and give a little bit more.
      “Rob [Holding] is an example of what we needed today.”
      Arsenal will be back in action a fortnight on Saturday, welcoming Leeds United to the Emirates. More

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      Arsenal interested in Sacha Boey transfer with Mikel Arteta keen on Galatasaray’s 22-year-old full-back as cover

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      ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a summer bid for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey.That’s as Mikel Arteta looks to bulk up his squad with more options for cover.
      Arsenal are plotting a move for French right-back Sacha BoeyCredit: Getty
      The Gunners boss has led his side to the brink of a first Premier League title since 2004.
      And Sunday’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace saw Arsenal pull seven points clear of Man City at the top of the table.
      However, the Londoners were unable to maintain their charge in the Europa League last week.
      And Arteta wants more top-quality options so Arsenal can push hard in all competitions next season.
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      Defence is an area he wants to strengthen after seeing William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu limp off in Thursday’s defeat to Sporting Lisbon.
      And Aksam claims Gala right-back Boey is at the top of Arteta’s shopping list.
      The French ace, 22, has been playing in Turkey for over 18 months after previously starring at Rennes and Dijon.
      Like January signing Jakub Kiwior, he is rated as a top future prospect while also having already gained plenty of first-team minutes.
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      Liverpool were linked with a January move for Boey, while Lyon had a £7million bid recently turned down.
      The star is tied down to Gala until 2025, and they will want at least £10m this summer.
      Boey’s arrival could see Tomiyasu switch flanks to become second choice at left-back.
      And that could see Kieran Tierney sweat over his Emirates future after another injury-plagued campaign.
      Versatile Tomiyasu can also play at centre-back, which may yet raise doubts over Rob Holding’s place. More

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      Arsenal handed huge injury blow after William Saliba ‘failed fitness test and is OUT of Crystal Palace clash’

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      ARSENAL have been handed a huge injury blow as they bid for their first league title since 2004.The Gunners face off against Crystal Palace on Sunday, knowing a win could see them go eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.
      William Saliba is reportedly out for ‘several weeks’Credit: Getty
      However, they will have to do without France defender William Saliba.
      The 21-year-old limped off against Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League last-16 clash and had to be replaced by Rob Holding.
      Now, reports in France suggest his absence from the first team could be long term.
      L’Equipe claim the centre back could be missing for “several weeks”, and is set to withdraw from international duty.
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      Saliba was due to link up with the France squad for matches against the Netherlands and Ireland.
      However, he will now be set for an extended period of time on the treatment table as he aims to recover for Arsenal’s title bid.
      Saliba has been a mainstay in the Premier League leaders’ backline – forming a formidable partnership with Brazilian Gabriel.
      The pair have been key to Mikel Arteta’s plans – helping their side rise to the top of the table.
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      Ex-Saint-Etienne stopper Saliba joined the North London giants in 2019 for £27million.
      However, initially he appeared to struggle to settle in his new surroundings and was shipped out on loan.
      Following a mixed spell at Nice, Saliba found his footing at Marseille and earned rave reviews in Ligue 1 last season.
      This campaign, he has continued to blossom into one of Europe’s most promising defenders with a series of commanding displays at the back.
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      Arsenal’s misery last Thursday went beyond getting knocked out by Sporting on penalties.
      They suffered ANOTHER hit to their squad with Takehiro Tomiyasu also subbed with a knee injury.
      The Gunners sit five points clear of Man City in the league and could put pressure on their rivals with a win at the Emirates on Sunday. More

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      Arsenal to be joined by Chelsea in Declan Rice transfer race this summer with club ‘highly interested’ in West Ham star

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      ARSENAL face fierce competition for summer transfer target Declan Rice with their London rivals chasing the midfielder. Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the West Ham captain this summer to add to their growing list of new arrivals.
      Declan Rice has made 229 appearances for West Ham after rising through the ranks at their academy
      The Blues have had a longstanding admiration for Rice, but Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg took to Twitter to seemingly confirm their concrete interest.
      He said: “Chelsea is definitely in the race and highly interested – confirmed! He’s one of the top candidates in order to strengthen the defensive midfield.”
      Graham Potter’s side already splashed out a whopping £107million on Enzo Fernandez in January to sure up their midfield.
      Rice is expected to leave The Hammers in the summer with his current contract due to expire in 2024.
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      The 24-year-old has been ever-present in David Moyes’ Premier League side this season managing two goals and two assists.
      Arsenal have been heavily linked with attracting the England star to the Emirates Stadium despite their public interest in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      The league leaders are looking to improve on their squad depth as they gear up for a likely return to the Champions League for the first time in six years.
      Mikel Arteta has already strengthened his midfield with the January addition of European Championship winner Jorginho.
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      Rice has long been touted for a move to a ‘big six’ club, but will be focused on keeping West Ham in the league until the summer.
      The East London side are in a relegation scrap and currently find themselves in 17th place just two points off rock bottom.
      They face bottom of the table Southampton in their next game at the London Stadium. More

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      Arsenal preparing new Moises Caicedo transfer offer after failed January move despite just signing new Brighton deal

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      ARSENAL are preparing a fresh summer swoop for Moises Caicedo, according to reports.The Gunners saw a £70million bid rejected by Brighton for the Ecuadorian in January.
      Moises Caicedo has starred for Brighton under Roberto De ZerbiCredit: Rex
      Mikel Arteta’s side moved to sign Jorginho as an alternative on deadline day.
      While Caicedo penned a new four-year deal at Brighton earlier this month.
      Despite the wonderkid’s new contract, Football Insider claim that Arsenal will go back in for Caicedo at the end of the season.
      The midfielder’s new contract has protected his value at Brighton.
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      And the Seagulls are set to demand £90m for their in-demand star.
      Prior to signing his new deal, Caicedo had begged Brighton to let him go.
      He wrote on Instagram in January: “I am grateful to Mr. [Tony] Bloom and Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them. I always play football with a smile and with heart.
      “I am the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador. My dream always to be the most decorated player in the history of Ecuador.
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      “I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue to be successful.
      “The fans have taken me into their hearts and they will always be in my heart so I hope they can understand why I want to take up this magnificent opportunity.”
      Caicedo joined Brighton from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle for £4.5m in 2021.
      He enjoyed a loan spell in Belgium during the first half of the 2021-22 campaign before becoming a regular at the Amex.
      The rising star has so far made 38 appearances for the Seagulls, starring under Roberto De Zerbi. More

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      Premier League wage bills revealed with Arsenal getting most for their money and Man Utd spending more than DOUBLE

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      ARSENAL are getting bang for their buck after it was revealed their annual wage bill is less than HALF of Chelsea and Manchester United’s.The Gunners sit top of the Premier League table, five points clear of defending champions Manchester City.
      Arsenal sit top of the table despite only having the sixth biggest wage bill in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Manchester United’s wage bill exceeds £200millionCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side also hold a huge 16-point advantage over Erik ten Hag’s Man Utd with just 11 games remaining.
      That is despite their significantly smaller wage budget.
      In fact, Arsenal have the smallest wage bill of any of the traditional “Big Six”.
      According to The Mirror, the league leaders pay their players just shy of £98million each year.
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      The annual wage bill for each Premier League club
      That is a world away from the biggest budget in the Premier League – which is held by Chelsea at £212m.
      Todd Boehly’s £600m spending spree over the last nine months has seen them edge ahead of Man Utd in the wage bill standings – with the Red Devils shelling out £211m.
      They are followed by Man City at £182m, Liverpool at £158m and Tottenham at £110m.
      Then come Arsenal – the first side limiting their wage bill to under the £100m mark.
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      The biggest budgets outside of the top six come from Aston Villa, Everton, West Ham and Newcastle – all between £76m and £90m.
      They are followed by Leicester, Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, Fulham, Wolves and Southampton.
      Among the most threadbare wage bills are Leeds, Bournemouth and seventh-place Brighton – who spend just £35m per year on their players’ salaries.
      But the smallest annual wage bill is Brentford’s.
      Thomas Frank’s entire squad earns just over £30m per year – but are punching well above their financial weight as they sit eighth in the Premier League table. More