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      Watch Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun score 96th-MINUTE equaliser against PSG… sparking wild touchline celebrations

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN continued his strong form in Ligue 1 by snatching a last-gasp equaliser against Paris Saint-Germain. The on-loan Arsenal ace has been in great form throughout the season for Reims, with his composed finish against Lionel Messi and Co showcasing his talent.
      Folarin Balogun snatched a point with a last-gasp equaliser against PSGCredit: Getty
      The goal sparked wild celebrations from Reims’ playersCredit: Getty
      The team’s managerial staff also got involved in the on-pitch partyCredit: Reuters
      After Neymar had fired the hosts into the lead early in the second half, Reims boss Will Still rolled the dice in an effort to take some of the spoils away from the Parc des Princes.
      And it was a stroke of genius as substitute Kamory Doumbia, 19, played a delightful pass beyond the PSG defence directly into the path of Balogun in the 96th minute.
      The 21-year-old then rounded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and smashed the ball into the back of the net to spark wild Reims celebrations.
      With his goal, Balogun has now scored 11 times in Ligue 1 this season.
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      He now sits only two goals behind superstar top-scorer Kylian Mbappe, and remarkably three goals AHEAD of World Cup winner Messi.
      Arsenal did consider recalling the Englishman from his loan owing to their fears over a lack of striker cover.
      But ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, they have thus far held off – partly thanks to the great form of Eddie Nketiah in the place of Gabriel Jesus.
      His manager will be desperate to keep him at the club to help them push into the top half of the table.
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      Still himself has a remarkable Football Manager-related story before getting the job at Reims, and owing to him being put in the position without a Uefa Pro Licence he is costing his club £22,000 per game.
      However, the cost of elevating the 30-year-old Englishman from assistant manager to manager in October has proven to be worth it, with the French outfit unbeaten in 12 games.
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      Arsenal in Moises Caicedo transfer boost as Brighton agree £5m deal for potential midfield replacement Yasin Ayari

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      ARSENAL have received a boost in their hunt for Moises Caicedo after learning Brighton are close to signing a potential replacement.The Seagulls have agreed a £5.25million fee with AIK Solna for Swedish Under-21 international Yasin Ayari.
      Yasin Ayari is set to complete a move to BrightonCredit: Getty
      It could indicate that Brighton will soften their stance on Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      And Arsenal are hoping that could still open the door for Caicedo to depart before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
      Brighton announced today that Yasin, 19, has signed a contract to 2027 after completing a medical for his move to the Amex, subject to international clearance.
      In a statement, Brighton technical director David Weir said: “Yasin is a versatile and technical midfield player, who is good on the ball and capable of playing across the midfield.
      “He’s had an impressive spell in Sweden with AIK, and we are delighted to have completed his transfer and to be welcoming him to the club.
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      “He will need time to settle here and acclimatise to the Premier League, but we are really looking forward to working with him.”
      Brighton insist that his arrival will not affect their determination to keep hold of Caicedo as Roberto De Zebri’s team look to secure European qualification for the first time in the club’s history.
      Caceido has been told to stay away from training until the transfer window closes after submitting an official transfer request at the weekend.
      He was not involved in Sunday’s FA Cup win against Liverpool, but with Alexis Mac Allister suspended after collecting five yellow cards, he could return to first-team action for Saturday’s home game against Bournemouth
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      Arsenal submitted an improved bid of £65m plus a further £5m in add-ons on Sunday evening which was immediately rejected by Brighton.
      But they are refusing to take “no” for an answer and are now contemplating going back with a club record £75m offer for the unsettled 21-year-old.
      Elsewhere, Arsenal are said to be closing in on a deal for Real Valladolid full-back Ivan Fresneda.
      Fresneda was left out of his side’s recent clash against Valencia.
      The right-back will reportedly cost the Gunners £13m. More

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      Arsenal star Kieran Tierney offered January transfer exit with Juventus and Inter Milan circling defender

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      ARSENAL star Kieran Tierney is attracting transfer interest from Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan, according to reports.The Scotsman, 25, has fallen behind Oleksandr Zinchenko in the pecking order at the Emirates.
      Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in Kieran TierneyCredit: Getty
      And with the Gunners going strong at the top of the Premier League, he faces a big fight to reclaim the starting left-back spot.
      According to Tutto Mercato, Tierney could seal a January transfer to Italy with Juve and Inter both keen.
      However, a transfer could depend on whether Arsenal can sign a replacement.
      Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda has been linked with a move to the Gunners to bolster the full-back department.
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      But the 18-year-old wonderkid largely operates on the right side of the defence.
      Fresneda is also wanted by top four rivals Newcastle.

      And Borussia Dortmund have made a bid too.
      But he is believed to have his heart set on Arsenal after missing training last week.
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      Juve are in desperate need of reinforcements with the Old Lady sat 13th in Serie A.
      Inter, meanwhile, are sat second and 13 points behind league leaders Napoli.
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      Man Utd could make shock transfer swoop for Youri Tielemans as they keep tabs on new box-to-box midfielder

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      MAN UTD could reportedly make a move for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans in the January window or the summer.The Belgian, 25, was heavily linked with Arsenal last year as he entered the final 12 months of his contract at the King Power Stadium.
      Youri Tielemans has been heavily linked with a move away from LeicesterCredit: Getty
      But a transfer failed to materialise as the Foxes clung onto their playmaker.
      Now he is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, with Leicester not expected to reach an agreement over a new deal.
      And according to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, United could be set to snap him up before Tuesday’s deadline or when his existing contract expires.
      Speaking to The Football Terrace, via The Boot Room, Jacobs said: “I think we shouldn’t only be referring to a late Manchester United movement in terms of strikers.
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      “From what I hear it’s more creative-minded players that can either get box to box from attacking midfield, or in central areas, or are a little more versatile across the front areas.
      “Therefore keep an eye on a player like Youri Tielemans who will be available on a free transfer in the summer.
      “The expectation is that Leicester are going to try and hang on to Tielemans, they are not going to accept any financial offers now, because it’s more valuable to the football club to lose him on a free but have Tielemans help keep Leicester up.”
      Explaining that Arsenal and Newcastle are also still interested in the midfielder, he then adds: “We know Arsenal could be in the mix for a midfielder, especially with [Mohamed Elneny] injured and I’m still waiting to see if a Manchester United, less likely a Newcastle, possibly Arsenal choose to speed up the strategy on Tielemans and due to the need to put something down.
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      “I guarantee you as soon as anyone puts an offer down for Tielemans other clubs will have their heads turned and Manchester United are ones to watch in that capacity.”
      Tielemans arrived at Leicester on loan from Monaco in January 2019 and signed permanently six months later in a £32million move.
      He has made 184 appearances for the Premier League side, scoring 28 goals and providing 25 assists.
      Tielemans’ crowning moment at the club came in 2021 when he scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd have been linked with a number of other midfielders over the past 12 months.
      Before signing Casemiro, they were in a long-running saga with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong.
      They have also been linked with Roma man Nicolo Zaniolo and West Ham captain Declan Rice. More

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      Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda left out of Valladolid squad to face Valencia as Gunners near £13m transfer for wonderkid

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      IVAN FRESNEDA was left out of Real Valladolid’s win against Valencia on Sunday as he nears a move to Arsenal.The Gunners are reportedly nearing a £13million winter move for the wonderkid right-back.
      Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda missed Real Valladolid’s win over ValenciaCredit: Rex
      And, with Tuesday night’s transfer deadline fast approaching it appears they may be near a breakthough.
      Fresneda, 18, is also wanted by top four rivals Newcastle.
      And Borussia Dortmund have made a bid too.
      But he is believed to have his heart set on Arsenal after missing training this week.
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      And he was also absent as Valladolid secured a late 1-0 win over Edinson Cavani’s Valencia on Sunday.
      Sky Sports claim Fresneda was not involved because of ongoing negotiations between Valladolid and the Gunners.
      It’s believed his club are open to doing business with Mikel Arteta’s side.
      But they are pushing for Fresneda to see out the rest of their season on loan.
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      And while Arsenal would prefer an immediate transfer, they could give in to Valladolid’s demands in order to strike a deal.
      Arteta already has Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu for his right side.
      But an agreement may not be fully reached until deadline day. More

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      Arsenal in Moises Caicedo transfer boost with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi ready to sell wantaway star

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      ROBERTO DE ZERBI says Brighton are ready to move forward without Moises Caicedo, giving Arsenal fresh hope of landing the whizkid ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.The Gunners had a £60million opening offer knocked back on Friday for the 21-year-old with Albion owner Tony Bloom not wanting to sell.
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is ready to part ways with Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Caicedo put in a transfer request to force the switch and missed Sunday’s 2-1 FA Cup win over Liverpool, having been told to stay at home until after the window closes.
      But his manager’s comments following that fourth-round victory hinted a deal could still be done, with the Gunners ready to bid again.
      And while De Zerbi does not want the midfielder to leave, the Albion boss will want reinforcements if he does, having sold Leandro Trossard to Arsenal earlier this month.
      De Zerbi said: “Caicedo is a very, very good guy.
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      “I can understand him because when you are 21, and you receive the request of a big, big team that are playing in Europe, I can understand.
      “I would like that he can finish the season with us but we are ready to go forward without him. 
      “I think we need some players in some positions.
      “I spoke a lot of time with Tony (Bloom) he knows very well my opinion because we are a good team but we can improve also from the transfer market.
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      “We lost Trossard, if we lose also Caicedo it can be a problem for us. If we want to fight for Europe, or the maximum on the table. 
      “If we want to stay like this (at our current level), we can. But I don’t like.”
      Caicedo posted an open letter to the club on Instagram late on Friday night pleading for them to grant his move.
      The Ecuadorian wrote: “I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest and help the club continue to be successful. 
      “The fans will always be in my heart so I hope they understand why I want to take this magnificent opportunity.”
      His comments were put to De Zerbi who intimated that he felt the player’s actions had been influenced by his representatives.
      The Italian said: “I was surprised (by Caicedo’s social media post.
      “But I can understand where it started. I don’t know if you understand, but Moises is a good guy.”
      Albion owner Bloom has a history of being a tough negotiator, having exacted fees of £50m from Arsenal for Ben White and £62m from Chelsea for Marc Cucurella.
      De Zerbi feels if Caicedo stays, and Brighton add to the squad ahead of tomorrow’s deadline, then Europe is a possibility for his sixth-placed side.
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      The ex-Shakhtar Donetsk chief added: “I think if we don’t lose Caicedo, we are ready to fight. 
      “I’m not angry (scared) to say my team can fight for Europe. The most important is the way, the improvement. In transfer market window, always you have the possibility to improve.” More

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      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi breaks silence on Moises Caicedo’s Arsenal transfer plea and says star has made ‘mistake’

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      BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi has spoken out after Moises Caicedo tried to force through a move to Arsenal.The Gunners were told on Saturday that Caicedo, 21, is categorically not for sale this month.
      Moises Caicedo has publicly asked Brighton to sell himCredit: Getty
      Roberto De Zerbi said everyone can “make mistakes” in reference to CaicedoCredit: ITV via Twitter
      On Friday, Caicedo took to Instagram and publicly asked Brighton to sell him.
      That came just hours after Arsenal had an initial bid worth £60million for the midfielder swiftly rejected.
      Now, speaking ahead of the FA Cup meeting with Liverpool, De Zerbi said everyone can “make mistakes” as the Italian revealed he is hopeful that Caicedo will stay at the club.
      De Zerbi told ITV: “Moises is a good guy.
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      “We will see tomorrow and the next days what happens.
      “We hope he stays with us for the rest of the season, but this is a question for the club and Moises. 
      “Moises is a good guy. In life you can make mistakes. We will see the best solution for the club, for him and for us.”
      Caicedo was allegedly told by Brighton to stay away from training until the transfer window closes following his social media plea.
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      Fresh reports on Saturday evening claimed Arsenal had submitted a second bid worth £70million for the midfielder.
      Caicedo was not in Brighton’s matchday squad for Sunday’s game against Liverpool.
      The Ecuador international has featured 21 times in all competitions for the Seagulls this season.
      But his Instagram message said: “I am grateful to Mr 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.
      “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.” More

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      West Ham ‘join Aston Villa in race for Marseille’s ex-Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi in shock January transfer’

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      WEST HAM are reportedly interested in signing Matteo Guendouzi from Marseille.The former Arsenal man has become a top midfielder since his return to France in 2021.
      West Ham are reportedly in the running to sign Matteo GuendouziCredit: AFP
      The 23-year-old’s performances have caught the eye of the Hammers who have joined Aston Villa in the race to sign him, according to Mathieu Grégoire as per L’Équipe.
      He has been called up to the France national team and featured in the side’s recent World Cup run.
      Guendouzi is viewed as Aston Villa’s “priority signing” as Unai Emery looks to make his mark.
      However West Ham’s interest comes after the recent poor form from Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta.
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      Soucek has not been as impressive in recent months as he once was and Paqueta is still adapting to the Premier League.
      And Grégoire has revealed that the clubs are readying their offers.
      He said: “Regarding Guendouzi, as we know, English clubs like Aston Villa and West Ham are ready to make big offers, but current;y, we’re not at that point.
      The ex-Gunner has experience in the Premier League, which could be one reason behind the interest in him as he would need less time to adapt.
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      During his time at the Emirates Stadium, he made 82 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners.
      In this whole time, he managed to score one goal and assist five more.
      However, since joining Marseille he has bagged nine goals and 18 assists in 81 appearances. More