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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

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      Arsenal ‘submit second Moises Caicedo transfer bid worth £70m but determined Brighton refuse to sell star midfielder’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly submitted a second offer worth £70million in an attempt to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.But the Seagulls are understood to be standing by their decision not to sell the Ecuadorian, 21.
      Moises Caicedo has attracted interest from both Arsenal and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Caicedo released a statement on Friday night urging Brighton to accept the Gunners’ original £60m bid.
      Chelsea had also already seen an offer worth £55m turned down by the south-coast outfit.
      Brighton responded to Caicedo’s demand by telling him to stay away from training until after the January transfer window closes on Tuesday.
      He was also informed he would play no part in their FA Cup clash with Liverpool on Sunday.
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      Now, according to The Mail, Arsenal have returned with a second offer consisting of £60m plus £10m in add-ons.
      It comes after Thomas Partey was taken off at half-time during the Gunners’ 1-0 defeat to Man City in the FA Cup on Friday .
      Brighton insist they will not sell, but reports suggest they may considering a deal at £80m.
      The young midfielder, who has been a key part of Roberto De Zerbi’s side this season, is concerned he will not be in demand in the summer if Arsenal and Chelsea turn their attention towards West Ham captain Declan Rice.
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      That’s why he took to Instagram on Friday in a desperate attempt to convince Brighton to allow him his move.
      He wrote: “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.”
      Brighton sit sixth in the Premier League table and are in contention for a European place.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal are keen to bolster their squad in order to maintain their title challenge.
      And Chelsea are continuing to swoop for a host of players having already splashed nearly £200m in the January window. More

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      Arsenal flop Yaya Sanogo ends 18-month football exile as he signs for Armenian minnows FC Urartu after Huddersfield axe

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      ARSENAL flop Yaya Sanogo has finally found himself a club after joining Armenian side FC Urartu.The French striker, 30, joined the Gunners back in 2013 on a free transfer after his deal with Auxerre expired.
      FC Urartu announced Yaya Sanogo’s arrival on FridayCredit: Twitter / FC Urartu
      He completed his medical on Saturday morningCredit: @UrartuFC
      But he scored just one goal in 20 appearances for Arsenal and eventually left to join Toulouse in 2017.
      That came after loan spells with Crystal Palace, Ajax and Charlton, with the three short-term moves leading to a total of just four goals for Sanogo.
      Three underwhelming seasons followed in Ligue 1, before he joined Huddersfield in February 2021.
      Just three months later, it was confirmed by the Championship outfit that his deal would not be extended.
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      Ever since then, Sanogo has been searching for a route back into football.
      Now he has been given that chance as Armenian club FC Urartu have taken a punt on the forward who played eight times for France’s U21s between 2011 and 2014.
      In their statement, Urartu said: “We are happy to welcome Sanogo in Urartu FC and wish him successful performances in our squad.”
      They also confirmed he will wear the No99 shirt.
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      Despite a disappointing stint with Arsenal, Sanogo does have an FA Cup winner’s medal after making four appearances in the Gunners’ run to Wembley in 2014.
      He even came off the bench in the final, helping the North London outfit to come from 2-1 down to beat Hull 3-2 in a dramatic extra-time triumph.
      His other pieces of silverware are the 2014 Community Shield and 2013 U20 World Cup which he won with France. More

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      Sol Campbell slams Tottenham fans’ abuse over controversial Arsenal transfer and reveals wife thinks it’s ‘disgusting’

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      SOL CAMPBELL has slammed Tottenham fans for the years of abuse aimed at him following his move to Arsenal.The Englishman made the move to Arsenal after his contract at fierce rivals Tottenham had expired.
      Sol Campbell received abuse after leaving Tottenham for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Campbell has hit out at the fansCredit: Getty
      Campbell’s partner and Fiona Barratt has called the abuse ‘disgusting’Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The move was highly controversial and met with a lot of backlash from Spurs supporters.
      The former England international had to deal with years of abuse from fans.
      And now, Campbell has hit out at the fans in a recent interview with The Guardian.
      He said: “It’s almost as though people have forgotten how to be human.
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      “Wishing and hoping that someone is going to die? And you’re going to be having a party? What world are we living in?
      “I know football has its tribalism but if no one around feels that this is unacceptable … well, we’re in a really sorry place.
      “We are talking about nearly a quarter of a century [since the transfer].
      “Where are we going as human beings if someone cannot move on? I don’t think people realise how hurtful the hate and vitriol is to me.
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      “I get the situation but it’s been such a long time.”
      Campbell also revealed that his wife Fiona finds the abuse “disgusting” and that it is quite scary that the “majority of people who are doing it being white men and boys” is scary.
      And legendary Arsenal manager Wenger, has also spoken about some of the issues that Campbell faced.
      The defender even had to deal with a teasing environment when he signed for the Gunners, with his new team-mates booing him.
      Wenger told German magazine 11 Freunde: “They did that, and they also made jokes about it.
      “But the situation was really stressful for Sol and he told me afterwards how severe it became.
      “He couldn’t go to certain places for dinner or walk freely in London because of the anger of the Tottenham fans.
      Arsene Wenger has admitted that he regrets the transfer because of the impact on CampbellCredit: Getty
      “In hindsight, I’m not sure if I would sign him again bearing in mind the difficulties he faced.”
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      Despite what was going on off the pitch, Campbell and Wenger enjoyed great success with eachother.
      The duo lifted the Premier League title on two occasions – one of which as invincibles – and won three FA Cups. More

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      Mikel Arteta gives injury update on Thoma Partey after Arsenal midfielder forced to come off in FA Cup loss to Man City

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      MIKEL ARTETA says Thomas Partey will have an MRI scan after limping off during Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.The Premier League leaders were knocked out of the competition as Nathan Ake sealed a 1-0 win for their closest title rivals.
      Mikel Arteta is sweating on the extent of Thomas Partey’s injuryCredit: Reuters
      The star will undergo an MRI scan after suffering a blow to his ribs at Man CityCredit: Rex
      However, the Gunners suffered a huge scare as their influential Ghanaian midfielder, 29, suffered a blow to his ribs during the opening period.
      Partey was taken off at the break and replaced by Albert Sambi Lokonga.
      And afterwards his manager admitted he did not want to “take any risks” with his star.
      Arteta said: “He felt something and we didn’t want to take any risks, so he could not continue.
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      “He had some discomfort and it was getting worse and worse, so he could not continue. He wasn’t comfortable to continue.
      “Obviously tomorrow, the day after he will have to have an MRI scan and see what he has.”
      Arteta will now face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the damage, especially with fellow midfielder Mohamed Elneny also out with a knee problem.
      Arsenal have been trying to bring in reinforcements to bolster the middle of the park this transfer window and have had an opening bid rejected by Brighton for Moises Caicedo.
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      The Ecuadorian World Cup ace, 21, has now begged the Seagulls via a bombshell social media post to leave him leave with talks between the two clubs set to continue.
      When asked about a move for Caicedo, Arteta added: “You know that I am not going to comment on any players until anything is done, and I will continue like that.
      “As I said before, we have been pretty active in the market.
      “We have some necessities and if something else is available, the club is willing to try to do it when it is reasonable and hopefully it’s a player that can improve our squad.” More

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      Watch as Arsenal star Zinchenko appears to lose his cool with Man City stars after FA Cup defeat

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      ARSENAL star Oleksandr Zinchenko appeared to lose his cool with his former Manchester City team-mates after the 1-0 FA Cup defeat – and fans want to know why.Nathan Ake scored the winner for Pep Guardiola’s side to dump Arsenal out of the cup.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko didn’t appear to be happy at full-timeCredit: Twitter
      Zinchenko tried to pull away as his former team-mates greeted him
      The Premier League title holders will be hoping to unnerve the Gunners, who are occupying top spot with a five-point advantage and a game in hand.
      Friday’s FA Cup dust-up also happened to be Zinchenko’s return to the Etihad, where he spent six years of his career.
      Zinchenko won four Prem titles, four EFL Cups and an FA Cup during his time at the Citizens.
      He was, however, unable to help Arsenal get one over on City after coming off the bench in the second half.
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      The left-back also picked up a late booking for a foul, and was lucky to escape a second yellow for a challenge on Bernardo Silva.
      But at full-time as Zinchenko was surrounded by his former team-mates, he appeared agitated and emotional.
      He tried to break free of Joao Cancelo’s grasp after speaking with Riyad Mahrez, and fans aren’t sure whether he was happy or angry.
      One said: “Need to know what Mahrez said.”
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      Another tweeted: “Zinchenko getting bullied like the youngest brother.”
      A third questioned: “Why was Zinchenko so mad?”
      After breaking free, Zinchenko swapped shirts with Kyle Walker before disappearing down the tunnel.
      Arsenal meet Man City again in mid-February at the Emirates.
      That game could boost Mikel Arteta and Co’s chances of ending the season league winners.
      An away trip to the Etihad will follow in April. More