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      Leeds join Arsenal in Weston McKennie transfer battle as Jesse Marsch’s side open talks with Juventus over deal

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      LEEDS have reportedly joined the race to sign Juventus and USA midfielder Weston McKennie.The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Arsenal as Mikel Arteta looks to bring in some top quality back-up to Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
      Weston McKennie has been linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: EPA
      But now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed Leeds are also interested in acquiring the American’s services.
      Speaking on social media, he said: “Talks ongoing between Leeds United and Juventus on conditions of Weston McKennie deal.
      “Discussions also on player side over personal terms.”
      McKennie has been a regular in Juventus’ side this season, starting 13 of their 16 games in Serie A.
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      Since initially arriving from Schalke on a loan deal in 2020, he has contributed 13 goals and five assists in 96 appearances for the Italian giants.
      He also impressed at the World Cup, starring for USA as they progressed through to the last-16 before being beaten by Netherlands.
      And McKennie may see the opportunity to link up with fellow countryman Jesse Marsch at Elland Road as an exciting one.
      Leeds boast other American midfielders in the form of Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams.
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      Meanwhile, Romano also revealed that the alternative option for Leeds is Angers man Azzedine Ounahi.
      Ounahi, 22, was sensational at the World Cup as he played a pivotal role in helping Morocco reach the semi-finals.
      Leeds currently sit 15th in the Premier League table, one point above the relegation zone. More

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      Seven top transfers that could still go through with 7 days of window left including Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea

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      THE January transfer window is set to close in just seven days time as clubs rush to bolster their squads before the end of the month.We are now halfway through the Premier League campaign and there are a host of battles up and down the table.
      Enzo Fernandez has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Anthony Gordon has been linked with a move away amid Everton’s strugglesCredit: Getty
      Arsenal and Man City are preparing for a lengthy title fight, while just 10 points separate Newcastle in third from Chelsea in 10th.
      Then down the other end there is an almighty tussle to avoid the drop, with rock bottom Southampton just three points adrift of Leicester in 14th.
      All this is to say the final week of the transfer window could play a crucial role in deciding the outcomes of many teams seasons.
      Here are seven deals SunSport believe could get done before February 1.
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      Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea
      Perhaps the biggest money transfer that could still be done before the end of the window is Chelsea signing Enzo Fernandez.
      The Benfica midfielder, 22, who was sensational for Argentina at the World Cup, is being linked with an £88million move to Stamford Bridge.
      However, his £105m release clause remains a huge stumbling block for the Blues.
      Ivan Fresneda to Arsenal
      Ivan Fresneda could be set to join the Premier League leaders this monthCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are keen to bring in reinforcements if they are to maintain their title challenge and remain ahead of Man City until the end of May.
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      The Gunners have reportedly agreed a £13m fee for Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda.
      However, Borussia Dortmund have also seen an offer accepted, with the LaLiga outfit expected to decide which club the 18-year-old will join in the coming days.
      Nicolo Zaniolo to Tottenham or Newcastle
      Spurs are keen to add Nicolo Zaniolo to their squad in the January windowCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are facing a huge battle to get back into the top four this season.
      Antonio Conte has made it clear his desire to sign players in the January window, with Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, 23, a priority for Spurs.
      However, Newcastle attempted to hijack the deal on Tuesday with a £31m offer which was rejected by Roma.
      Malo Gusto to Chelsea
      Malo Gusto could be Chelsea’s latest signing in the mid-season windowCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have already seen an £18m bid rejected for 19-year-old right-back Malo Gusto of Lyon.
      But they are understood to be preparing an improved offer as Todd Boehly looks to add to the hundreds of millions he has spent on players since taking over the club.

      Pedro Porro to Tottenham
      Pedro Porro is being heavily linked with a move to Spurs this monthCredit: AFP
      Tottenham are closing in on a £40million deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Pedro Porro.
      Spurs boss Antonio Conte has been on the look-out for a right wing-back to fit his system since the summer, and Porro, 23, is their main target.
      Anthony Gordon to Newcastle or Chelsea
      Everton’s Anthony Gordon nearly joined Chelsea in the summer following a superb end to the 2021/22 campaign.
      Now, amid a turbulent time at Goodison Park, he is being linked with a move away once more despite just three goals in 18 appearances so far this season.
      Chelsea are keen to come back in for him, but Newcastle are also very interested in snapping up the 21-year-old.
      Moises Caicedo to Arsenal or Chelsea
      Moises Caicedo is yet another Brighton player to have emerged as a starCredit: Reuters
      Brighton relentlessly sign and develop players that eventually catch the attention of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
      Midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, is the latest Seagulls star to be linked with a move away.
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      He could join ex-team-mate Leandro Trossard at Arsenal as the Gunners are keeping a keen eye on him.
      But Chelsea are another club thought to be interested in the Ecuadorian international. More

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      Arsenal facing battle with Real Madrid in Declan Rice transfer… but West Ham star ‘has already given Gunners his word’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly interested in signing West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.But Arsenal are still understood to be the frontrunners to sign the England international, with the 24-year-old having already “given his word” to the Gunners.
      Declan Rice is set to leave West Ham at the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Rice will enter the final year of his contract this summer amid interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
      Arsenal and Chelsea are leading the way in their pursuit of the Hammers captain – who is valued at £80million.
      Man Utd have also been linked with him despite signing Casemiro in the summer.
      El Nacional are reporting that the player has told Arsenal he will join them at the end of the season.
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      That is despite Real Madrid president Florentino Perez being a long-time admirer of the midfielder.
      The Los Blancos chief considered a bid for Rice in the past, but ultimately decided against doing so as the England man was deemed not for sale.

      Now he is expected to leave in the summer given both his contract situation and the fact that West Ham are struggling at the wrong end of the Premier League table.
      However, it has been claimed that Real Madrid will not try to sign Rice while Carlo Ancelotti is still manager.
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      And with no sign of the Italian’s imminent departure, the Spanish giants are expected to take a backseat for the time being.
      Rice has played more than 200 games for West Ham, contributing 11 goals and 12 assists.
      He has also already racked up 39 caps for England, scoring twice.
      He is known to have been a boyhood Chelsea fan, with his goof friend Mason Mount also already at the club.
      But Arsenal’s recent interest has thrown a spanner in the works when it comes to his future. More

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      Arsenal star Saka reveals why he is called Bukayo and what it means as talks continue over new long-term deal

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      THE meaning behind Arsenal star Bukayo Saka’s name has been revealed.Saka, 21, is in the form of his life and is consequently among the Premier League’s most in-form talents.
      Bukayo Saka has 14 goals and assists to his name in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Here’s how Saka performed against Manchester United last weekend
      Such talents saw him score a stunning goal in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Manchester United last weekend.
      With seven goals and seven assists in the Premier League so far this term, Saka is also one of the highest-contributing forwards in the league, only beaten out by Erling Haaland, Harry Kane and Ivan Toney.
      It has also helped Arsenal’s surprise title charge, leaving Gunners fans jumping for joy as they continue to rack up wins.
      And it seems Saka was born to bring such joy, given the Yoruba meaning of his name.
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      Speaking to GQ magazine, Saka revealed: “My grandma gave it (the name Bukayo) to me because of its meaning.
      “It means ‘God has added joy to my life.’ She wanted me to add joy to the family, so she named me that…Every time she called me, that’s probably what I meant to her.”
      Saka’s religious background has also helped embolden his style of play, with the Hale End graduate explaining: “I can be confident and go into places knowing that God’s got me.
      “That’s why a lot of times I can be fearless.”
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      The winger has just 18 months left on his current contract at Arsenal after the club triggered an extension clause in his deal at the start of the month.
      Speculation on his future has been rife, but talks with the Gunners over a new deal are said to be preparing a fresh push to get a new deal completed before the end of the season. More

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      Granit Xhaka hails ‘special’ Mikel Arteta as Arsenal star reveals boss’ crazy dedication to Gunners’ tactical plans

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      GRANIT XHAKA hailed “very special” Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and his tactical plan for every letter of the alphabet.Arteta has transformed the club from top to bottom since taking charge in December 2019.
      Arsenal are flying high at the top of the Premier LeagueCredit: GETTY
      Manager Mikel Arteta has drastically transformed the Gunners in the three years since his appointmentCredit: REX
      Gunners ace Granit Xhaka credits the Spaniard for the club’s huge turnaroundCredit: GETTY
      The Gunners now sit five points clear at the top of the Prem with a game in hand on second-placed Manchester City.
      And midfielder Xhaka said: “I’ve had many coaches in my career but never one like Arteta.
      “He seems like he is focused only on football 24 hours a day.
      “He always has a plan A, B… even a plan Z.
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      “But he’s not only top tactically, he’s also top as a person. He is something very special.”
      Some fans were calling for Arteta’s head after Arsenal lost their first three Prem games last season and eventually blew a Champions League spot — even though he won the FA Cup in his first season in charge.
      But now the club are chasing their first title since Arsene Wenger’s 2004 Invincibles.
      Xhaka, who has also turned around his Arsenal career after being on the verge of quitting following his bust-up with the fans in 2019, added: “This is his first-ever stint as head coach.
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      “Some people were already at the end of their patience.
      “But now you see what can happen when you give a coach time.”
      Arteta persuaded Xhaka, 30, to stay at Arsenal after previous boss Unai Emery had stripped him of the captaincy following the fans’ backlash.
      And a fitter, leaner Xhaka has been one of the Gunners’ most consistent players this season.
      He has scored three Prem goals, adding five assists — and gave another fine performance in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Manchester United.
      This after Arteta changed the Swiss star’s role in his team, giving him a licence to roam.
      Mikel Arteta has managed to get the best out of hothead Granit XhakaCredit: AFP
      Arteta, 40, revealed: “I spoke to him at the end of the season and said, ‘I need to unlock something in your brain.
      “‘You’re so comfortable and confident playing in this area, you have forgotten that, actually, what is going to win us the game is here.
      “‘The team now demands somebody here, so unless you unlock that I’m going to have to do something about it’.
      “He took it straight away. He’s a very intelligent player.
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      “He came to pre-season fitter than ever, slimmer than ever.
      “He knew to take the team to a different level we had to change his role.” More

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      Arsenal ‘approach Everton over £50m Amadou Onana transfer’ after star reportedly fails to turn up to Toffees training

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      ARSENAL have reportedly approached Everton over a £50million transfer for Amadou Onana.That’s after Sky Sports claimed the midfielder failed to turn up for Toffees training on Tuesday.
      Arsenal have approached Everton over a £50m switch for Amadou OnanaCredit: Alamy
      Onana, 21, has been one of Everton’s few shining lights this term following a £33m switch from Lille last summer.
      The Belgium international has made 20 appearances in all competitions.
      And it’s reckoned that big-spenders Chelsea are exploring a move as they look to boost their ranks with football’s top youngsters.
      However, 90min claims Arsenal have now joined the race for Onana.
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      Mikel Arteta is hoping to strengthen his midfield options, having already completed January moves for Brighton winger Leandro Trossard and Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior.
      And he reckons Onana would be perfect to give Arsenal’s title credentials another lift.
      The Gunners have now approached Everton over a deal for their star, with the Toffees open to business after reportedly being put up for sale by Farhad Moshiri.
      But Arsenal will have to pay a massive £50m if they want to bring Onana to the Etihad.
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      Their approach comes after the playmaker reportedly missed Everton’s training session on Tuesday.
      Sky Sports says Onana was not present at Finch Farm one day after Frank Lampard was sacked.
      And it’s also claimed Anthony Gordon was missing too.
      His reported absence comes amid links with a move to Newcastle.
      Mega-rich Toon are hoping to land Gordon for £25m plus 15m in add-ons, just six months after Everton turned down £60m from Chelsea.
      And Everton have a big decision to make as they also look to appoint a new boss to save them from the dreaded drop. More

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      Three ways Jakub Kiwior could fit into Arsenal’s line up with versatile Pole able to play two positions

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      VERSATILE Jakub Kiwior could give Mikel Arteta new options in defence with the new signing able to play multiple positions.Arsenal landed the Polish international yesterday as their second January signing.
      Kiwior joins an Arsenal side looking to claim silverware before the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Kiwior will likely be used as a rotation centre-back – but there are other ways to use him
      He joins Leandro Trossard in heading to the Emirates to give the club a boost as they look to land the Premier League for the first time since 2004.
      Arteta could choose to deploy the defender in different ways, and he provides immediate cover should either Gabriel or William Saliba become injured.
      If the pair remain fit, Kiwior can still be hopefully of getting some first-team football before May.
      Arsenal remain in three competitions and the Europa League promises to test the depth of the squad the longer the Gunners stay in the tournament.
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      The 22-year-old could then be a rotation option and slot in alongside either Gabriel or Saliba, with the spare centre-back being given a rest.
      Kiwior is known to be good with his feet and able to carry the ball forward, fitting the mould of an Arteta defender.
      The star is also adept at slotting in at left-back, giving the manager a third choice in that position.
      While Oleksandr Zinchenko and Kieran Tierney will likely remain as the first-choice options, Kiwior strengthens depth in that position.
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      Kiwior could offer a different option at left-back, a position he has played before
      Arteta is unlikely to veer from a back four anytime soon, but Kiwior gives him the option to try something different
      And with Zinchenko not a traditional full-back, Kiwior could offer a more defensive-minded fit in more difficult games.
      There is also the chance the new signing could allow the Arsenal boss to completely reshape his team with a radical tactical switch.
      While Arteta has proven to be committed to a back four, Kiwior means he can opt for a back three if the situation required it.
      The lack of injuries and the brilliant form means there’s been no need for Arsenal to veer from the 4-2-3-1, but the extra body in defence provides the option for Arteta to spring a tactical surprise.
      The Gunners sit five clear at the top of the table with a game in hand on nearest rivals Manchester City.
      But with the pair still set to play each other twice in the league – and in the FA Cup on Friday – the London side still have work to do to seal silverware. More

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      Arsenal could hijack Chelsea transfers for TWO Prem stars after Blues pipped them to Mudryk signing

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      ARSENAL could reportedly hijack two Premier League targets from Chelsea this summer.The Blues poached winger Mykhailo Mudryk from under the Gunners’ noses this month but could be set to taste their own medicine.
      Chelsea hijacked Arsenal’s deal for Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Getty
      Arsenal could now try and poach Chelsea target Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      The Gunners could also move for another Blues target in Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea targets Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice this summer, according to the Evening Standard.
      Graham Potter’s side have been linked with Rice over the last couple of seasons.
      The West Ham captain was at the Blues’ youth academy until he was 14 years old when he was let go by the club.
      It is expected that he will leave the Hammers this month as he wants to challenge for trophies in his career.
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      And Arsenal are believed to be in the running for his signature in order to boost their midfield options.
      Caicedo however, is another option for the club in order to provide competition to Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
      The report suggests that the Ecuadorian wanted to move to Stamford Bridge, but is unwilling to force a move out of Brighton.
      This means a transfer will be on hold until the summer when Arsenal can swoop in.
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      However, the 21-year-old has insisted that he is focused on the Seagulls.
      He told The Argus: “To be sincere with you, I am focused now on Brighton I am here, I’m playing every day.
      “What happens outside doesn’t trouble me, nor does it take that focus away because I’m focused only on here.
      “I’m here today, I’ll be here tomorrow and then we will see.” More