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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

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      Arsenal LEAD Victor Osimhen transfer race ahead of rivals Man Utd as Napoli striker continues red hot season

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      ARSENAL are leading Manchester United in the chase for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The red-hot Napoli striker is high in-demand having enjoyed a stunning campaign in Serie A.
      Victor Osimhen’s goals have fired Napoli to top spot in Serie ACredit: Rex
      Osimhen, 24, has turned heads by scoring 21 goals in all competitions – with his side top of the table and still going strong in the Champions League.
      Man United are on a striker hunt this summer and the Nigerian is high on their wishlist.
      But according to Italian outlet Rai, Arsenal have overtaken them in the race.
      The Gunners let Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang go in January 2022, with Alexandre Lacazette following six months later.
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      They subsequently recruited Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City, although the Brazilian has been injured since the World Cup.
      Eddie Nketiah has deputised in the meantime, but Arsenal could still look to bolster their front-line ahead of next season.

      Osimhen won’t come cheap, however, with Napoli set to dig their heels in regarding their star asset.
      It’s claimed that the Serie A side will demand an eye-watering £133million for Osimhen, which would shatter the £106m Prem record set by Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez in January – and the £72m Gunners record paid for Nicolas Pepe.
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      In addition to Man United and Arsenal, the mid-table Blues are also keen on Osimhen.
      Chelsea lack an out-and-out No9, with Kai Havertz largely having to fill the role this season.
      French giants Paris Saint-Germain are also in the hunt, despite already having Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi at their disposal.
      The Ligue 1 champions have a history of recruiting players from Napoli, having gone to them for Edinson Cavani, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Fabian Ruiz. More

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      Arsenal ‘open new contract talks with Reiss Nelson’ after match-winning heroics kept Premier League title hopes alive

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      ARSENAL have opened contract talks with Reiss Nelson, according to reports.The 23-year-old’s current deal is set to expire at the end of the season.
      Nelson is expected to sign a new deal with ArsenalCredit: Alamy
      But Nelson has made it clear that he wants to stay in north London beyond the summer.
      According to The Daily Mail, new contract talks have now opened and Arsenal are confident that an agreement will be reached relatively quickly.
      The intention is for all parties to agree on a deal which will see the winger remain at the Emirates Stadium for the foreseeable future.
      Nelson stunned Arsenal fans when he scored an incredible last-minute winner against Bournemouth on Saturday.
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      The Gunners found themselves 1-0 down just 10 seconds into the clash after Philip Billing fired Bournemouth into the lead with the second-fastest Premier League goal of all time.
      Marcos Senesi then doubled the advantage shortly after half time.
      But, the Gunners kicked off the comeback when Thomas Partey scored with 30 minutes to go.
      Ben White then claimed his first Arsenal goal in dramatic style to draw the club level again.
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      And with a matter of seconds remaining in extra time, super-sub Nelson fired home an incredible strike into the top right corner to steal all three points.
      Arsenal retained their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League table as a result.
      Arteta was full of praise for Nelson after his extraordinary strike on Saturday.
      He said: “I have always seen Reiss’ potential, talent and desire to succeed, but now he is at a different level.
      “It was my decision not to include him in the squad in our previous games because we had other options, but he has been knocking on the door and this is a good lesson for me that we need him and that he can be really important for the team.” More

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      Arsenal set for £5.9million windfall with Mikel Arteta’s first-ever Gunners transfer set to quit club

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta’s first ever signing is set to be sold in the summer transfer window, reports suggest.The Gunners’ sporting director Edu is already in the process of trimming the first-team squad and raise funds ahead of next season.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could see his first ever signing leave in the summerCredit: Getty
      Arsenal loanee Pablo Mari has stood out at Monza and may command a £5.9m feeCredit: Getty
      According to Football London, Pablo Mari, who is currently on loan at Monza, poses as a highly likely candidate to depart from the Emirates.
      And the Gunners appear set for a £5.9million windfall from a possible deal involving Mari.
      An agreement is highly likely but talks will only take place if Monza avoid the drop.
      However, Raffaele Palladino’s side appear safe as they are currently 10th with 14 points separating them from the relegation zone.
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      Therefore, Mari is among the Arsenal loanees that could command a transfer fee in the summer along with Nicolas Pepe, Folarin Balogun and Nuno Tavares, who currently play at Lille, Reims and Marseille respectively.
      The Spaniard was Arteta’s first ever signing back in January 2020 when he arrived on loan from Flamengo.
      The centre-back signed a permanent deal six months later but failed to break into the Spanish tactician’s line-up and was shipped out on loan at Udinese in January 2022.
      The 29-year-old stayed at the Stadio Friuli for six months and was then loaned out to Monza where he has since been going from strength to strength.
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      Mari hit the ground running upon his arrival at the Stadio Brianteo in August.
      The defender’s momentum was cut short in October when he fell victim to a deadly knife attack in a supermarket near Milan that left one dead and five others injured.
      The ex-Manchester City player underwent surgery and had two muscles repaired.
      But Mari returned to action less than two months later after the incident and has since continued to impress in Palladino’s backline. More

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      Arsenal in huge Gabriel Jesus injury boost as striker is spotted in ‘secret’ training session after Bournemouth win

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      ARSENAL have been handed a boost to their title hopes after Gabriel Jesus was spotted participating in a training session after the Bournemouth game. The Gunners secured a late comeback victory thanks to Reiss Nelson’s last-gasp effort.

      Gabriel Jesus was pictured in a training session after the win at BournemouthCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He has not featured since the World Cup due to injuryCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      However, the big picture saw Arsenal take a blow with Leandro Trossard going off injured to leave Mikel Arteta’s side with even less firepower.
      Gabriel Jesus has not featured since the World Cup following knee surgery.
      Eddie Nketiah missed training and was left out of the team entirely for the Bournemouth clash.
      But Jesus’ return to Arsenal training, albeit in a warm-down, could restore the missing firepower the Gunners lack throughout the squad.
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      Nketiah came into the side and initially performed well, scoring four goals in his first five games.
      Despite this, the goals soon dried up, with Nketiah failing to score in any of his last six league games.
      Prior to his injury, Jesus had scored five league goals but also added six assists.
      The Brazilian was spotted celebrating Arsenal’s winner alongside the rest of the squad while wearing a full kit.
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      He was pictured hugging Arteta and Emile Smith Rowe before picking up match-winner Nelson.
      The win yesterday ensured Arsenal remained five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table. More

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      Arsenal hero Reiss Nelson out of contract and available on free transfer in summer but wants Emirates stay

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      REISS NELSON could be on his way out of Arsenal this summer, according to reports. The Hale End graduate was the Gunners hero in their comeback win against Bournemouth on Saturday.
      Reiss Nelson is mobbed by team-mates after his winner against BournemouthCredit: Getty
      The winger is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Nelson lashed home an effort in the final minute of the game to seal a 3-2 victory.
      However, he may soon find himself out of the door at the Emirates with his contract expiring in June.
      This being said, Fabrizio Romano has reported the 23-year-old would “love” to stay at Arsenal.
      Nelson has appeared just three times in the league for Mikel Arteta’s side this season, with each of these coming off the bench.
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      And he has been very effective across these outings.
      He registered a goal and assist after replacing Emile Smith Rowe against Bournemouth to add to the two goals and assist he got against Nottingham Forest.
      Much of his season has been hampered through thigh issues, limiting him to eight appearances in all competitions.
      But following his winner against Bournemouth, Arteta said: “I always saw the potential, the talent and the desire for him [Nelson] to do it, but he’s at a different level right now.
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      “I think emotionally, the experiences that he had helped him. Football-wise, it was my decision in the last two games not to play him because we had other options.
      “But he was knocking on the door, he’s been training really good and it’s a good lesson for me and for the coaches that we need him and that he can be really important for the team.”
      According to 90min, a host of clubs are interested in the winger’s services come the end of the season.
      These include Brentford, West Ham and Crystal Palace in the capital, while Everton, Southampton and Championship leaders Burnley are also eyeing a move. More

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      Watch Ian Wright’s incredible reaction to Reiss Nelson’s 98th-minute winner for Arsenal vs Bournemouth

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      EVEN for a man with his incredible CV of celebrations, Ian Wright delivered something special when Reiss Nelson fired a 98th-minute winner for Arsenal against Bournemouth.The Gunners’ legend leapt up roaring and punching the air as he danced with arms flailing around before returning to the sofa to wiggle around like a turtle on its back!
      Wrighty roared with joy and relief as the Gunners restored their five-point lead at the top with a last-gasp winner against Bournemouth

      Ex-England striker Wright is delighted as the Cherries are punch-sunk
      Sub Nelson’s 25-yarder had capped Arsenal’s comeback from 2-0 down, which included an opener after 9.11 seconds from Philip Billing.
      And as the Gunners went mad after restoring their five-point lead at the top of the Prem, Wrighty conjured his own amazing response too while watching on a screen in a backroom with fellow pundits.
      He rejoiced as if Arsenal had already won the Prem – much to the amusement of Gary Lineker and Co.
      Wrighty topped it off by screaming: “OH, Reiss! I love you, Reiss! Bro!”
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      He then tweeted his reactions with the words: “REISS!!!!!!!! THIS TEAM!!!!!!” – plus three hearts.
      And Lineker too couldn’t resist posting a clip of Wrighty, as he added: “You’ll never guess who scored in the very last seconds” – accompanied by two crying-with-laughter emojis.
      But fit-again Thomas Partey turned the tide by striking back on 62 minutes.
      Billing and Marco Senesi’s header left home fans open-mouthed with shock as the Cherries scented a glorious victory.
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      And after Ben White levelled eight minutes later, the only question was whether Bournemouth would hold out.
      They almost did – but seconds from time Nelson cracked a winner in his first game since November 12 – with the second-quickest goal in Prem history.
      Shane Long bagged the fastest, for Southampton after 7.69secs at Watford in April 2019.
      Nelson told BBC TV’S  MOTD: “When the ball came out to me I was thinking ‘please give me one chance’. 
      I’m buzzing, really happy. I controlled it with my right foot and it came onto my left.
      “We need moments like this if we want to go all the way. As an Arsenal fan, I’m just delighted with the result.”
      Wright was overwhelmed after Reiss Nelson sealed a comeback victory More