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      Arsenal’s style of play is more suitable for him, Mudryk should have joined them and not Chelsea, says his ex-coach

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK should have joined Arsenal and not Chelsea as the Gunners’ style of play would have suited him more, according to his ex-coach. Andres Carrasco oversaw the winger’s development when he was just an unknown teenager in Shakhtar Donetsk.
      Youth coach Carrasco was in charge of Shakhtar’s U19 team between 2018 and 2019
      Mudryk excited Blues fans with an impressive debut against LiverpoolCredit: Reuters
      Only a few years later, Mudryk would become one of the world’s most coveted players before Chelsea swooped to sign the star for £88m.
      They beat rivals Arsenal in the fight for his signature but Carrasco has admitted doubts over the outcome of the transfer saga.
      While he thinks the result-driven culture at Chelsea could be beneficial for the 22-year-old, he also believes Mikel Arteta’s style of football would be better for Mudryk’s talents.
      Carrasco told Ukrainian website Tribuna: “This is a club [Chelsea] that has been changing recently. But it is good for Mudryk to be in a club that always expects maximum results. 
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      “Now he needs to go through a period of adaptation. And only time will tell if it was the right decision for him or not.
      “Today, Arsenal, with its style of play, could be more suitable for Mudryk, who successfully uses dribbling and plays one-on-one. It would be better for him, in my opinion.”
      Arsenal had been tracking Mudryk for months before big-spending Chelsea hijacked the deal.
      The Gunners instead turned to Leandro Trossard to beef up their attack as they look to keep Manchester City at bay in the Premier League title race.
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      Meanwhile Mudryk will instead have to look forward to dragging Chelsea up the table after joining a Blues side sat in 10th.
      His debut came at Anfield last month where he impressed fans with a sizzling second-half appearance.
      Graham Potter has been in charge for fewer than five months but has experienced plenty already while in the Stamford Bridge hot seat.
      His reign began with a nine-game unbeaten run but then form dramatically collapsed following a calamitous return to former club Brighton.
      Results continued to slide after the World Cup break but the record-breaking spending spree by Todd Boehly and the ownership has taken attention off the pitch.
      World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez and exciting winger Noni Madueke were among the names eight names recruited in January.
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      Arsenal transfer target Moises Caicedo’s agent slams Brighton for not allowing midfielder to seal Gunners move

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      ARSENAL transfer target Moises Caicedo’s agent has slammed Brighton for not allowing the player to seal a January move to the Emirates.Caicedo, 21, attempted to force a late move away from the Seagulls last month.
      Moises Caicedo’s agent has opened up on the failed attempt to leave BrightonCredit: PA
      The midfielder took to social media to publicly plead with the club to allow him to seal a dream move to Arsenal, who tabled a number of bids, with the highest being £70million.
      Chelsea were also keen on Caicedo with manager Graham Potter having previously signed and managed the player at Brighton before taking the role at Stamford Bridge.
      Caicedo’s agent, Manuel Sierra, has slammed Brighton for denying is client a dream move.
      In an interview with Marca90, translated by Ole, Sierra said: “The offers were received, you see what is on the table and Moises says that he wants to go forward, that it is the dream of his whole life, that it is an opportunity that may not be repeated in life… and we helped draft the statement.
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      “In that statement, he expresses his wish and his gratitude to the club because they gave him the chance to fulfil his dream of playing in the Premier League.
      “We don’t know what can happen tomorrow, maybe he trains and gets injured.
      “We can’t know what’s going to happen.”
      Sierra has also claimed that Brighton were aware that Caicedo would make a public statement.
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      Sierra added: “Moises asked the club for permission to publish the statement, he is the one who does not train and he does not go to the game (vs Liverpool) because they decide to give him the weekend off.
      “Brighton did not separate him.
      “They understand the situation and they love him very much.
      “It was a consensual agreement.”
      The wantaway star is back in training for Brighton.
      Brighton have the chance to achieve European football for the first time in their history this summer.
      Should Caicedo help them, then the next window could bring the ideal situation for everyone.
      The Ecuador international would have the pick of the best clubs in Europe and the Seagulls would be able to command a huge fee, as they often do. More

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      Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior’s agent names three top level clubs Gunners beat to transfer of Poland defender

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      ARSENAL beat three top Italian clubs to the signature of Poland defender Jakub Kiwior.The Gunners bought the 22-year-old for £21million from Serie A side Spezia.
      Jakub Kiwior had interest from three top Italian clubsCredit: Getty
      Kiwior also impressed while playing at the Qatar World Cup last November-December.
      And the defender’s fine performances saw a number of top clubs register an interest in Kiwior.
      Italian giants Napoli, AC Milan and Juventus were all keen, the player’s agent has revealed.
      Sasha Baranov told TV Play: “All the important Italian clubs other than Inter Milan showed interest, including Napoli, AC Milan and Juventus.
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      “However, with Napoli’s current situation, they didn’t need to change their team in January and wanted to continue talks in the summer.
      “You all know what happened at Juventus, while Milan also waited, and you know what happens when the Premier League clubs come in.
      “When a side like Arsenal come along, it becomes difficult for a 22-year-old to say no.
      “If it was Juventus or another big club coming in, it may well have been the same situation, but Arsenal are the only side who really pushed the talks forward.
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      “We honestly didn’t expect it to all move so fast, we thought he would stay in January and leave Spezia in June.
      “Arsenal came in and the player did not put pressure on his club, he just said that if the move was to happen, then good, otherwise he was happy to wait.”
      Kiwior is yet to make an appearance for Arsenal but was on the bench for the 1-0 FA Cup loss to Manchester City. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Gabriel ‘sends Vinicius Jr into next week’ as he gets red card for brutal challenge at Real Madrid

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      FORMER Arsenal star Gabriel Paulista caused a huge melee after taking a wild kick at Vinicius Jr.The Brazilian defender was in Valencia’s defence as they headed to the Bernabeu to take on Real Madrid tonight in LaLiga.
      Former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista was not letting Vinicius Jr get awayCredit: ITV
      The ex-Arsenal ace took a wild kick at fellow Brazilian Vinicius JrCredit: Getty
      Gabriel sparked a wild melee as he was sent-off against Real MadridCredit: Getty

      He played a key role in shutting out the Champions League holders during the first half before things quickly went pear-shaped.
      Marco Asensio finally broke the resistance seven minutes after the restart as he fired past goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
      Then, just moments later, it was 2-0 as Vinicius Jr produced a brilliant solo effort.
      But just as it seemed things could not get any worse for Valencia then Paulista saw red after taking aim at his compatriot with a punt that sent his rival “into next week”, according to the commentators.
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      Vinicius had the ball out on the left flank and was going nowhere when the 32-year-old decided to boot the Madrid forward high up into the air after he had knocked the ball past him.
      Players from both teams instantly raced over as the referee gave the ex-Gooner his marching orders.
      Fortunately Vinicius Jr, who appeared to escape unhurt, was one of the first to confront Paulista as a host of his team-mates joined while Valencia’s team tried to stand up for and then get their man away.
      But even when Paulista had made it to the touchline he still had to get past fellow Brazilian Eder Militao – who had gone off injured earlier for Madrid – before making it to the changing-room.
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      Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will have been a relieved man after witnessing two of his most-trusted stars limp off before this nasty episode.
      Los Blancos, who defeated Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in last season’s final, face the Reds again in the first leg of the Champions League last-16 at Anfield on February 21.
      However, they could be sweating on the fitness of their talisman striker Karim Benzema as well as Militao.
      The 35-year-old, who was forced to pull out of his country’s World Cup squad through injury, pulled up after accelerating clear of the defence on the hour mark.
      He then left the field with what appeared to be a right hamstring problem.
      Militao was forced off after just 36 minutes at the Bernabeu after falling to the turf in agony.
      Initial reports are claiming that he has damaged his right groin or that it could be a potential adductor injury.
      Despite the double blow, Madrid were still able to close the gap on Barcelona to five points at the top of the table after the 2-0 triumph.
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      Gabriel Martinelli signs new Arsenal contract keeping Brazil ace at club until 2027

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      GABRIEL MARTINELLI has signed a new double-your-money Arsenal contract until 2027.The Brazil winger’s weekly pay will reportedly soar from £70,000 to £180k.
      Gabriel Martinelli will stay at the Emirates at least another four yearsCredit: Getty
      Boss Mikel Arteta is confident fellow young Gunns William Saliba and Bukayo Saka will eventually follow suit.
      Martinelli’s contract is thought to include the option of a further 12 months on top of the four-and-a-half-year arrangement.
      Chelsea and Barcelona are amongst the main admirers of the six-cap star, 21.
      But Martinelli has been a mainstay in Arsenal’s rise to the top of the Premier League and always insisted he was happy to remain with Arteta’s exciting squad.
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      Now the Spanish manager is stepping up efforts to secure Saliba and Saka, who are also both 21, for the long term.
      They are under contract until 2024, with an option for an extra year.
      Arteta is calm about the situation and believes it is only a matter of time before the starlets pen extensions.
      But he wants hefty wage hikes for both of them.
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      Saka and Martinelli are expected to start at Everton in the Prem on Saturday.
      But ex-Brighton wideman Leandro Trossard is also pressing for a full game following his move last week.
      Eddie Nketiah seems sure to be the main striker inbetween – as Gabriel Jesus won’t be fit until March. More

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      Arsenal fans all say the same thing about ‘Thierry Henry regen’ Folarin Balogun’s STUNNING goal run since meeting idol

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      ARSENAL fans are all going crazy about young star Folarin Balogun who continues to take the French league by storm. The 21-year-old, on loan at Reims, scored a hat-trick on Wednesday night to help his club come from two goals down to beat Lorient.
      Balogun is enjoying a golden loan spell away in FranceCredit: Getty
      English star Balogun is the top scorer in France
      It is the latest marker the striker has laid down during his dazzling loan spell away from the Emirates.
      His trio of goals came only days after he scored a dramatic late equaliser at PSG – and copied Thierry Henry’s celebration after meeting the former French forward before the match.
      Gunners fans cannot contain their excitement for Balogun with some even comparing him to the great French striker himself.
      One said on Twitter: “Balogun is actually the Henry regen. Can’t wait for him to come back to the Gunners and tear up the Prem.”
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      Another said: “Folarin Balogun is the true Thierry Henry Regen. Pass it on.”
      One tweeter added: “Looks like since meeting with Henry, Balogun has acquired his powers. 4 goals in 2 matches!!!!”
      And another Arsenal fan said: “Said this 2 years ago, and I still believe it now that as good as [Eddie] Nketiah is now, Balogun will be even better than him.
      “Will prob be the best striker Arsenal have post Henry/RVP [Robin van Persie].”
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      Balogun’s hat-trick saw him become Ligue 1’s top scorer, pulling clear of the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
      He now has 14 goals in just 20 league games.
      In fact the England youth player is now the third-top scorer in Europe’s major leagues, behind only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
      And he has now contributed 54 per cent of Reims’ goals this season, the highest share of of any player in the top five European leagues.
      Despite Balogun’s scoring exploits, Reims are only 11th in the French league. More

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      Moises Caicedo back in Brighton training after having dream Arsenal or Chelsea transfer rejected in January window

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      MOISES CAICEDO has been bombarded by different voices with different agendas over the past fortnight – now there is just one he should listen to.Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has been clear from the start that now was not the time, the opportunities in the summer will be bigger and better.
      Moises Caicedo missed out on a January move to Arsenal or ChelseaCredit: Instagram @officialbhafc
      Now he has returned to Brighton training following the transfer sagaCredit: Instagram @officialbhafc
      Now Brighton will want Caicedo to help them challenge for a European placeCredit: Instagram @officialbhafc
      Caicedo is now back in training on the South Coast having been denied a late move to Arsenal or Chelsea, despite his public plea to be allowed to go.
      Owner Tony Bloom stood firm and De Zerbi told the 21-year-old that he could still achieve something special at Brighton over the next four months.
      It is a spell which could open up even more horizons for the midfielder.
      The Seagulls are already expecting bids to come in the summer, and not only from Arsenal.
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      While the Gunners are still keen on adding both Caicedo and Declan Rice to their midfield this summer, Liverpool, Chelsea and a number of big European clubs are circling.
      Brighton have the chance to achieve European football for the first time in their history this summer.
      Should Caicedo help them, then the next window could bring the ideal situation for everyone.
      The Ecuador international would have the pick of the best clubs in Europe and the Seagulls would be able to command a huge fee, as they often do.
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      For now, the midfielder’s reputation among Brighton fans hangs in the balance.
      Many supporters, like the club, feel that their star man has been woefully advised by new agents looking to make a splash.
      Caicedo’s social media post, drafted by his representatives and still present on his Instagram account, went down equally as bad at Arsenal as it did at the Amex.
      But now the talking should be done on the pitch by Caicedo and Caicedo alone.
      Having been told to stay away from training for the final days of the window, the hope is that he will have got his head right and be ready to feature against Bournemouth on Saturday.
      De Zerbi will be the one to make that call, but their FA Cup win over Liverpool while the midfielder was banished from the squad shows that the Italian is acting from a position of strength – especially considering he also sanctioned the sale of Leandro Trossard due to his poor behaviour last month.
      But the former Sassuolo manager will be in no doubt that if he is to help Brighton realise their dream of a top six finish or some silverware this season then he will, at some point, need Caicedo again.
      It is no use coming back in a sulk.
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      Even if the South American does not want to be there, the task now is to prove that he is worthy of a bidding war come the end of the season.
      No more behind the scenes antics from agents or poorly timed public outbursts, Caicedo has four months to restore and enhance his reputation before either leading the Seagulls into Europe or heading for bigger and better things himself. More

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      Chelsea to continue transfer splurge with huge push for Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo in summer but face Arsenal fight

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to continue their transfer splurge in the summer with huge pushes for Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo but face a fight with rivals Arsenal.New Blues owner Todd Boehly has splashed over £600million since the takeover in May 2022.
      Declan Rice remains a top target for ChelseaCredit: Rex
      The Blues could reignite their interest in Brighton’s Moises CaicedoCredit: PA
      Over £300m of that was spent in the January transfer window just gone with Chelsea setting a club, and British, record deal in signing World Cup-winning Argentine, Enzo Fernandez.
      The 22-year-old midfielder joined on deadline day for £107million, surpassing the record set by Manchester City for the purchase of Jack Grealish for £100m.
      Chelsea will be hoping their transfer splurge will fire them back into Champions League contention, with the West London club sat 10th in the Premier League.
      But regardless of their league finish this term, the spending is set to continue in the summer of 2023.
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      According to Football London, Chelsea would like to sign Brighton midfielder Caicedo and West Ham captain Rice.
      Caicedo has impressed since his low-cost move from Ecuador last season, while Rice has been on Chelsea’s radar for a number of seasons.
      Rice is, of course, an ex-Chelsea academy player, but was released at 14.
      But Chelsea will face a fight for both players with London rivals Arsenal also keen on the midfielders.
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      And Mikel Arteta’s Gunners could have significant pulling power over Chelsea if they hold their nerve and win the Premier League.
      It is also likely that Champions League football will return to the Emirates, whereas Chelsea will need to fight the likes of Newcastle, Manchester United and Tottenham for a spot in Europe’s elite club competition.
      Both players won’t come cheap, with Brighton turning down bids north of £60m from Arsenal last month for 21-year-old Caicedo despite a public plea to be allowed to leave.
      Hammers captain Rice is also unlikely to be snapped up for cheaper than £70m. More