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      I’m Team GB’s first ever BMX medallist and I’m best mates with Reiss Nelson – I always knew Arsenal star would succeed

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      REISS NELSON and Kye Whyte always dreamed of racing to the top.Arsenal forward Nelson and the Olympic BMX medallist have been wheelie close pals since they were eight.
      British BMX hero Kye Whyte says he always knew Reiss Nelson would reach the topCredit: Getty
      Reiss Nelson (centre) used to ride with the Olympian as a youngsterCredit: Getty
      The pair, both now 23, spent hours riding their bikes around South London while growing up.
      Whyte — whose silver at Tokyo 2020 was Team GB’s first-ever BMX medal — said: “Reiss used to live on a Walworth estate, I lived in Peckham. We used to ride mountain bikes together. And Reiss is pretty decent on a bike, to be fair.
      “He never did the BMX as he was doing his football at that time.
      “We became good friends and have been friends ever since.
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      “We used to ride all over London. No destination. Just rode to silly places.
      “We used to ride to the South Bank and back a lot. Mainly round the streets.
      “Though back in the day, he had a couple of falls off his bike while doing a wheelie!
      “I always knew Reiss was one of the best in South London.
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      “Everyone knew him at a young age just being so good at football.
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      “In my heart, I always wanted him to be in the Premier League and doing the things he’s doing now.”
      Nelson has had to wait for his chance with Arsenal following injury setbacks and loan spells with German outfit Hoffenheim and Holland’s Feyenoord.
      But on Saturday, he wrote his name into Arsenal folklore with his 97TH-MINUTE winner for Mikel Arteta’s men as they came back from 2-0 down to beat Bournemouth 3-2.
      Nelson is now set to start in tonight’s Europa League last-16 first-leg clash against Sporting Lisbon in Portugal.
      Whyte, who appeared in last year’s Dancing on Ice series, is full of admiration for his mate.
      And the Olympian will use him as a role model and inspiration as he targets gold at the 2024 Paris Games. Gunners fan Whyte added: “When Reiss scored in the last minute, I called his cousin and his brother. They were at the Emirates Stadium, literally crying and shouting.
      “I couldn’t believe it. Reiss is enjoying his time right now.
      “That goal could be the moment in the Premier League — the difference from Manchester City catching us.
      “What he has done for himself, the club and his family is unreal.
      “When we are out together or walk down the streets, people stop him for pictures.
      Reiss Nelson scored a last-ditch winner for Arsenal against BournemouthCredit: Getty
      “He isn’t flashy, he looks after his family. He’s a great guy.
      “In BMX it is not the same amount of money.
      “But when I saw his house, I said to him that it has made me want to push more in my sport.
      “I want to buy my house like that and do the things he has done for his family for my own.”
      Whyte backed his pal to go even further and added: “One hundred per cent, Reiss can go to the top.
      “I feel like he needs to be a starter now. I feel like he needs to be given that chance to show what he can do and prove himself.
      “Reiss is very humble and level-headed, he makes sure he is at training on time.
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      “He’s very professional and keeps his other life away from the football life. He does what needs to be done.
      “As long as he is playing and scoring, then I am happy for him.” More

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      Ex-Marseille star hopes rumours of buy-clauses in Man Utd’s Eric Bailly and Arsenal’s Nuno Tavares deals are ‘fake news’

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      THE loan plights of Eric Bailly and Nuno Tavares at Marseille have taken another plunge.Manchester United central defender Bailly and Arsenal left-back Tavares joined the French giants for the season in search of regular starts.
      Nuno Tavares has come under fire in France for his defensive performances on loan from Arsenal for MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Eric Bailly was banned for seven matches in January for a kung fu-style kickCredit: Getty
      But a scathing verdict has been delivered on both – for different reasons.
      Ivory Coast star Bailly, 28, has impressed… when he’s not missing out with injury or picking up a SEVEN-GAME ban for a shocking challenge.
      But Portuguese ace Tavares, 23, has struggled defensively, albeit looking menacing when pushing forward.
      And ex-Marseille midfielder Jean-Charles de Bono hopes it’s “fake news” that there’s a clause in both players’ deals forcing the second-placed Ligue 1 club to buy them in the summer.
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      De Bono also reckons Bailly would be a financial drain.
      The pundit told Football Club de Marseille: “If they finish second and you have to keep him on a big salary for the next two years, it’s going to be difficult.
      “Today, it would not be a good move for OM. Then again, I don’t know if he’ll have fewer injuries next season or he regains all his feelings. It could then be something else entirely.
      “But today, when we talk about it, Bailly is not a good move for OM.
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      “I think that in the mind of our manager Igor Tudor he is not one of the priorities.
      “Bailly takes himself a bit for someone else, a bit like Tavares.
      “We hope that this story of a mandatory purchase option if we finish second is fake news.” More

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      Chelsea join Arsenal in transfer battle for joker Hirving Lozano who once confessed to hiding under team-mates’ beds

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Arsenal in the transfer chase for Napoli’s Mexican joker Hirving Lozano.The winger, 27, moved to Serie A from PSV in 2019 and has scored 23 goals in 112 appearances in the Italian top-flight.
      Chelsea are reportedly chasing Napoli star Hirving LozanoCredit: Rex
      The Mexican international has helped Napoli to go 15 points clear at the top of the table and is a huge fan favourite.
      However, Lozano’s contract is believed to be expiring in 2024 and that could force them to cash in this summer rather than risk losing him for nothing.
      The star was initially linked with a move to England during his time in Holland.
      And reports that both Arsenal, Newcastle and Everton are all still keen have emerged over recent months.
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      Now journalist Raffaele Auriemma has told Radio CRC that Chelsea are also interested in what could be a £44.5m transfer deal.
      He said: “Chelsea likes the Mexican footballer, given that the Blues coach [Graham Potter] likes this type of winger.
      “In this case, the Neapolitan club can collect 50 million and pay it cash into Sassuolo’s coffers to take Lauriente and Frattesi.”
      Lozano is nicknamed “Chucky” in his homeland.
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      He earned that moniker after hiding under beds and jumping out on his team-mates during his time as a youth player.
      His nickname comes from the X-rated franchise featuring the same-named doll. More

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      Mikel Arteta gives blunt response after Arsenal manager is linked with stunning Real Madrid job

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      MIKEL ARTETA has shrugged off reports linking him to Real Madrid and pledged his future to Arsenal.The Gunners boss has not forgotten the show of faith from owner Stan Kroenke when he was handed a new contract last April despite the team faltering in the race for the top four.
      Mikel Arteta has played down talk of him moving to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      And now he wants to repay that loyalty by ignoring all the speculation ro bring a first League title since 2004 to the Emirates.
      European Champions Real Madrid are in the market for a new coach to replace the veteran Carlo Ancelotti, who is being lined up to become Brazilian national coach in the summer.
      And it is being claimed in Spain that Real president Florentino Perez has identified 40-year-old Arteta as the man to take over at the Bernabeu.
      But Arteta, who is under contract with Arsenal to 2025,  insists he is not even thinking about a potential return to Spain.
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      Ahead of the first leg of Arsenal’s Europa League clash with Sporting Lisbon, he said: “As a manager, I cannot control the things that are written about me.
      “But what I can tell you is that I am fully focused on the job I am doing here and I am extremely proud and grateful to do what I am doing with this football club.
      “And that’s it.”
      That will be music to the ears of the Arsenal fans who have taken Arteta to their hearts this season after guiding their team to a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League.
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      Yet it hasn’t always been so easy for Pep Guardiola’s former Manchester City assistant who was appointed to replace Unai Emery in December 2019.
      And it was only last summer that a number of supporters were calling for a new boss after Arsenal surrendered fourth place to bitter rivals Spurs on the final day of last season. More

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      Arsenal in Marco Asensio transfer boost as Real Madrid’s latest contract offer falls short

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      ARSENAL have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Marco Asensio as his contract talks with Real Madrid have reportedly stalled.The Spaniard is believed to be keen on staying at the Santiago Bernabeu but his contract is set to expire at end of the season.
      Marco Asensio is reportedly unhappy with Real Madrid’s contract offerCredit: Alamy
      The attacking midfielder was offered a new deal a few months ago but it is still yet to be signed, according to Marca.
      The report suggests that the proposed deal is a long way off what he is demanding.
      Marca claims that he has been offered a deal worth £3.56million per year, while he is aiming for a wage increase to £5.34m per year.
      It is also said that his agent – Jorge Mendes – is being “inflexible in this type of negotiation”.
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      Madrid are believed to want Asensio to sign a contract running till 2026, but will not pay over the odds for him.
      Especially as he is not a guaranteed starter for the LaLiga side following the cruciate ligament injury he suffered in 2019.
      This could open the door as 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 Mendes, who became Asensio’s agent last year.
      But it’s claimed 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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      Man Utd and Chelsea dealt transfer blow as ‘Barcelona enter race to sign France star Marcus Thuram for FREE’

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      BARCELONA have reportedly entered the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach star Marcus Thuram on a free transfer in a blow to Premier League sides.The French international – whose contract at the Bundesliga side is set to expire in the summer – has a host of admirers.
      Barcelona have reportedly entered the race to sign Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      Premier League sides including Man United, Chelsea and Arsenal have all been linked with moves for him.
      They may all find it more difficult to land Thuram as Barcelona are now interested in signing him, according to fichajes.
      The report suggests that the 25-year-old could arrive as a replacement for Ansu Fati or Ferran Torres.
      Barca could be tempted to cash in on one of them in order to alleviate their financial struggles.
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      The club are currently dealing with an impending transfer ban which would make registering new players difficult.
      Thuram also has ties to Barcelona as his father, Lilian, played for the club between 2006 and 2008.
      The forward has been in great form this season for Monchengladbach.
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      He has scored 14 goals and provided four assists in 24 appearances in all competitions.
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      He is currently the joint-fourth top scorer in the Bundesliga, behind Vincento Grifo, Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug.
      Thuram made five appearances in the World Cup in Qatar for France, including as a substitute in the final. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target Ansu Fati ‘offered to half of Europe by Jorge Mendes’ as Barcelona exit draws nearer

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      BARCELONA star Ansu Fati has allegedly been offered to “half of Europe” by his agent Jorge Mendes.We reported last month how a trio of Premier League clubs had allegedly been in contact with the ace over a potential summer transfer.
      Clubs chasing Ansu Fati have received a boost with a fresh report from SpainCredit: Getty
      Super-agent Jorge Mendes has allegedly offered him to ‘half of Europe’Credit: Reuters
      The trio of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are all circling for Fati, whose current deal contains a world record €1billion (£898million) release clause.
      The Spanish international forward, 20, has a contract at Barcelona until 2027.
      However, their president Joan Laporta has announced that he wants to sign another forward this summer but one will have to depart.
      With Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele being first-choice, then that would leave Fati, Raphinha or Ferran Torres as the likely ones to be sold.
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      Fati announced a fortnight ago that he wanted to stay at the Nou Camp – but Catalan journalist Joan Fontes claims that the youngster could be sold.
      He says that the ace feels he should have a bigger role at Barcelona, only his manager Xavi Hernandez disagrees.
      And that has led to Ansu’s agent Mendes offering his client to “half of Europe”’ as he tries to find him a new club.
      Fati was considered the next rising star when he made his senior debut at the tender age of 17 in 2020.
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      However, persistent knee problems have hampered Fati’s development.
      He has 18 goals in 63 top-flight appearances for the club in total since his breakthrough.
      He has played over 30 times this season, but only ten of those have been starts. More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘barely considered’ world-record Arsenal transfer despite Arsene Wenger meeting for brutal reason

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE ‘barely considered’ joining Arsenal for a brutal reason – despite meeting with Arsene Wenger.The French superstar, 24, burst on to the scene with Monaco, breaking into the first team as a 16-year-old in December 2015.
      Kylian Mbappe decided to join PSG from Monaco in 2017Credit: Reuters
      Arsene Wenger met with the forward to try and bring him to ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Compatriot Wenger visited the teenager at his home to try and seal a deal in 2016.
      But after unsuccessfully landing the rising star, Wenger made another attempt a year later.
      However, L’Equipe state Mbappe gave a switch to the Emirates very little thought.
      That is because Arsenal failed to qualify for the 2017-18 Champions League.
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      Mbappe had just won Ligue 1 with Monaco while the Gunners finished fifth, one point behind Liverpool, in turn ending their run of 19 consecutive campaigns at Europe’s top table.
      Instead, Mbappe made his switch to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, initially on loan before a £162million transfer 12 months later.
      Both Wenger and Mbappe have spoken publicly about the Gunners’ attempts to lure the forward to North London.
      Mbappe said in 2018 upon joining PSG permanently: “I met with Arsene Wenger, who is a great coach.
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      “He has a great reputation here in France, he’s well-respected and knows how to develop young players. This was a real option for me.
      “I dream of being managed by Arsene Wenger. He is French, he’s had a great career and now he is free because he has left Arsenal.
      “We weighed up the advantages and disadvantages of all the clubs but my family told me it had to be my decision and one I needed to make.
      “It also had to be a long-term decision. So it was up to me and I decided to come here in order to develop.”
      Wenger added: “The player would tell you that I was at his home last year to try to get him here.
      “Because he was at the end of his contract but Monaco managed to keep him and the decision was very, very tight.
      “But I could understand it as well because he was educated there and at the end decided to stay there.”
      Since joining PSG in 2017, Mbappe has racked up a club-record 201 goals at a strike rate of 0.81 goals per game.
      He has added four more Ligue 1 titles, three Coupes de France, two Coupes de la Ligue and reached the Champions League final in 2020.
      The Frenchman – who signed a mammoth £500m contract renewal last year – also won the World Cup in 2018 and the final in 2022, where he took home the Golden Boot.
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      At Arsenal, however, Wenger left in 2018 and they have only been able to add an FA Cup triumph to their trophy cabinet since – although they are top of the Premier League with 12 games of this season to go. More