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      Arsenal ‘join Newcastle in Ivan Fresneda transfer race’ after Real Valladolid right-back’s breakout season in LaLiga

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      ARSENAL are reportedly in the hunt for teenage sensation Ivan Fresneda.The Telegraph claims that the Gunners have entered the race for the Real Valladolid right-back, who has enjoyed a breakout season for the LaLiga club.
      Arsenal have joined the race for Ivan Fresneda of Real ValladolidCredit: Getty
      The story reveals that Mikel Arteta’s side have a ‘serious interest’ in the 18-year-old and are looking to bolster their squad in the full-back position.
      Real Valladolid are reportedly willing to let the defender go for a fee between £12million to £15million.
      Despite Arsenal wanting to add Fresneda to their ranks, they are prepared to wait in the summer to sign him.
      Newcastle United are also in the frame and have signalled their interest by reportedly opening talks with the talent.
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      Last week, Valladolid boss Jose Rojo Martin, known also as Pacheta, admitted Fresneda’s time at the club could be coming to an end.
      He declared: “I think Fresneda has few games left with the Real Valladolid shirt. He is 18 years old, but he does things that people of 30 do.
      “If I was at another club, I would go for him without hesitation, his data is brutal and you are not buying the current player, you are buying what he can become in a few years.”
      Fresneda has only ever played for the first-team ten times in his career and his performances so far suggest he is a star of the future.
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      He has been capped four times by Spain’s Under-19 side and he was previously on the books of Real Madrid for four years as a child.
      Fresneda is seen as one of Europe’s top emerging prospects in his position.
      And the defender is also attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Juventus.
      Fresneda’s release clause currently stands at £25million, with his contract running until 2025. More

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      Chelsea ‘DOUBLED Arsenal’s £50k-a-week wages offer to Mudryk’ after hijacking transfer for Gunners’ No1 target

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      CHELSEA successfully hijacked Arsenal’s move for Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk – doubling the Gunners’ wage offer for the winger in the process. The Blues agreed a deal worth a whopping £97million to sign the 22-year-old from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      Mykhailo Mudryk will reportedly earn over £100,000-a-week at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mudryk was presented to the Chelsea faithful at half-time of today’s clash against Crystal Palace after the transfer was confirmed during the game.
      But the exciting forward had previously hinted that he wanted to join Arsenal.
      However, the Blues more than DOUBLED the wage offered to Mudryk by the Gunners, according to the Independent.
      Arsenal pulled out of a deal when Shakhtar started driving the price higher amid interest from Chelsea.
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      Before that Mudryk was offered personal terms worth £50,000-a-week from the Emirates outfit.
      However, he will now reportedly earn over £100,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge – more than twice what Arsenal were offering.
      It is understood Chelsea will pay £62m up front, with up to £35m in performance-related add-ons, taking the potential total to an eye-watering £97m.
      He penned a eight-and-a-half year deal with the Blues.
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      Mudryk then watched his new side beat Crystal Palace 1-0 from a VIP box at the ground.
      The winger told club media: “I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
      “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
      “I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.” More

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      Fans convinced Mudryk is ‘miserable’ at Chelsea as pictures emerge of stony-faced star after failed Arsenal transfer

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      CHELSEA confirmed the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk – but fans say the player is less than impressed. Mudryk has signed on an eight-and-a-half year deal after the Blues beat Arsenal to his signature.
      Chelsea confirmed the signing of Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Rex
      The Gunners led the race to sign the Ukrainian since the start of the winter window, with the player believed to have favoured an Emirates move.
      But SunSport were first to reveal Chelsea’s intentions to beat the Premier League leaders to Mudryk’s signature.
      And after the Blues board jetted out to Turkey in a bid to thrash out a deal, the big spenders blew Arsenal out of the water.
      Mudryk was unveiled as Chelsea’s newest signing at Stamford Bridge, where Crystal Palace were the travelling opposition.
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      And the forward was pictured in Blue for the first time – although fans questioned whether he was happy about it.
      One said: “Mudryk looks miserable as f*** in every single photo I’m howling.”
      Another said: “Mudryk is not happy to be here.”
      One added: “Mykhaylo Mudryk looks miserable in all of his Chelsea announcement pictures.
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      “Weeks of begging to join Arsenal on Instagram gone to waste.”
      Another added: “Mudryk doesn’t even look happy.”
      Despite fans’ theories, the man himself insisted he was overwhelmed to be a Chelsea player.
      Mudryk, 22, said: “I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
      “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
      “I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”
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      Chelsea CONFIRM £97m Mykhailo Mudryk transfer on mammoth eight-and-a-half year contract after hijacking Arsenal move

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      CHELSEA have CONFIRMED the £97million signing of Mykhailo Mudryk after hijacking Arsenal’s deal for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger. The Gunners led the race to sign the Ukrainian since the start of the winter window, with the player believed to have favoured an Emirates move.
      Mudryk has become the latest big money signing to join Chelsea
      Chelsea have confirmed the £97million signing of Mykhailo MudrykCredit: PA
      But SunSport were first to reveal Chelsea’s intentions to beat the Premier League leaders to Mudryk’s signature.
      And after the Blues board jetted out to Turkey in a bid to thrash out a deal, the big spenders blew Arsenal out of the water.
      Chelsea confirmed the transfer in a statement and Mudryk has signed an incredible eight-and-a-half year deal.
      He will reportedly earn £100k-a-week, with Arsenal believed to only be willing to offer £50k.
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      The winger told club media: “I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
      “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
      “I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”
      It is understood Chelsea will pay £62m up front, with up to £35m in performance-related add-ons, taking the potential total to an eye-watering £97m.
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      Mudryk, 22, has agreed a seven-and-a-half year contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Arsenal agreed personal terms with the forward but pulled out of talks when Shakhtar drove up the price amid interest from Chelsea.
      The arrival of Mudryk will take Chelsea’s spending so far in January to well over £100m.
      Defender Benoit Badiashile arrived from Monaco for £35m, while David Datro Fofana came from Molde for about £10m.
      The Blues have splashed another £10m on a loan fee for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, who was sent off on his debut against Fulham in midweek.
      The new Chelsea regime’s latest splurge on players follows the record-breaking £273m they spent last summer.
      Mudryk is one of the hottest properties in world football after his impressive form for Shakhtar, particularly in the Champions League.
      He scored three times with two assists in six European games as well as seven goals in 12 league matches.
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      Under-pressure Chelsea boss Graham Potter is said to have personally driven the deal with a personal call to Mudryk.
      Chelsea sit tenth in the league, without a win in three matches, as they welcome Mudryk to the club.
      Chelsea manager Graham Potter spoke with Mykhailo MudrykCredit: PA More

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      Arsenal ‘revive Raphinha transfer interest after Chelsea hijack Mudryk deal – but Barcelona name eye-watering price’

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      ARSENAL are interested in signing Barcelona star Raphinha, according to reports.The development comes after Chelsea beat the Gunners to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Arsenal want to sign Barcelona winger RaphinhaCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have missed out on Mykhailo Mudryk to ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners had multiple bids for Mudryk rejected before Chelsea agreed a £97million bid with Shakhtar Donetsk for the winger.
      Now Arsenal have turned their attention to Raphinha after previously showing an interest in the Brazilian while he was at Leeds, report Sport Italia.
      Barcelona won the race for his signature in the summer, sealing a £57m deal.
      But according to Sport the Spanish giants are demanding £88m to let him leave, despite him scoring only two goals in 18 LaLiga games.
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      Arsenal are believed to have submitted an inquiry to Barcelona about Raphinha’s availability.
      The Gunners are yet to make a bid for the 26-year-old but that could change after missing out on Mudryk.
      Raphinha has struggled to re-create his Leeds form at the Nou Camp and risks being sold if he does not turn around his form.
      Manager Xavi and the rest of his backroom stuff are thought to be getting “impatient” with the South American as they “expect much more from him”.
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      Ousmane Dembele has made the right flank position his own ahead of Raphinha.
      And there is a danger Ansu Fati could also leapfrog the ex-Leeds playmaker if his performances do not improve. More

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      Piers Morgan slams ‘weak’ Arsenal over Mudryk transfer ‘fiasco’ as fans rage after being gazumped by Chelsea

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      PIERS MORGAN has revealed his frustrations after Arsenal appeared to be beaten to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk.Chelsea look set to confirm the 22-year-old as their latest star name after agreeing a stunning £97million transfer.
      Mykhailo Mudryk is set for the biggest move of his career after months of speculationCredit: Getty
      Arsenal had been patiently negotiating with Shakhtar Donetsk to secure the signature of their long-term target.
      But the Blues blasted their rivals out of the water and look set to pay nearly £100m for the Ukrainian winger.
      Sun columnist and Arsenal fan Piers has taken aim at his “weak” club over their approach.
      He tweeted: “I’m irrationally annoyed about this Mudryk fiasco.
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      “If Arsenal want to win the League this season, we can’t faff around for weeks on key targets and then get outflanked/outbid at the last minute. Looks weak.
      “We must buy another top class striker asap.”
      Earlier, Piers had also tweeted: “How can this be happening? Ridiculous that Arsenal let this transfer saga drag on so long we’ve apparently ended up losing him.”
      The TV personality was far from the only Gunners fan who was left fuming by yesterday’s developments.
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      One fan wrote on Twitter: “We were offering him a £35k a week contract. Which is so Arsenal. Chelsea have offered him a lot more. An awful lot more.
      “Can’t blame the player, blame Edu for not getting this done ages ago.”
      Another said: “Edu just got his pants pulled down and got taught a lesson on what happens when you take the p*** with transfers lol nothing more to add.”
      But some Chelsea supporters were also baffled by the latest splurge of cash under the new ownership led by Todd Boehly.
      The Blues have been by far the busiest Premier League team in January so far and Mudryk would be the fifth signing of the window.
      Along with the loan signing of Joao Felix, the Blues have also bought in the impressive young defender Benoit Badiashile for £35m.
      And they have recruited 20-year-old striker David Datro Fofana and teenage Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos.
      These deals come on top of a dizzying summer transfer window which saw Chelsea buy over £270m worth of talent.
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      Chelsea all but confirm £97m Mykhailo Mudryk transfer with bizarre Instagram hint after gazumping Arsenal

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      CHELSEA can’t contain their glee over beating Arsenal to £97million Mykhail Mudryko – judging by their odd behaviour on Instagram.The Blues are already following the Shakhtar Donetsk winger and urged fans to “show him some love” – even though his arrival is not yet official.
      Chelsea’s Instagram post about Mudryk appeared brazen
      Chelsea gave a massive nod to suggest they’ve won the race for Mykhailo Mudryk by adding his handle to their bio
      Arsenal thought they had the Ukraine international in the bag but were hoping his club would reduce their sky-high demands.
      Mudryk, 22, had even regularly teased a moved to the Emirates himself on social media.
      But Chelsea gazumped them at the last minute with a stunning £97million offer to take their jaw-dropping January spending past £150m.
      And they were quick to rub it in to their London rivals, by adding the winger’s Instagram handle to their official page’s bio – even though the deal is not yet official.
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      They then urged fans to get involved as they posted a picture of their incoming star roaring with delight, alongside the words: “Drop @mmudryk10 a message to show some love!”
      That plea, though, sparked a hostile reaction from many followers.
      One replied: “Chelsea is embarrassing right now, We all know he wants to go to Arsenal we’re even putting him on our bio trying to get him to sign w/us is absolutely low.
      “If you don’t want to join us we must not sign you no matter the talent. this is not the Chelsea I know.”
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      Another said: “This club ruins young talent like no other.”
      A third fan was even more brutal: “Feel bad for him. He deserves better than coming here and lose every week.”
      And how about this for pessimism? “I wish you the best of luck with no European football next season. Yet another career ruined. Come on you Blues.”
      But of course some supporters did rally round as they anticipate soon watching one of Europe’s most exciting talents.
      One wrote: “Admin on fire tonight . We are Chelsea Football Club.”
      Mudryk is said to have accepted a seven-and-a-half year contract at Stamford Bridge, despite previously stating his preference was Arsenal.
      The Gunners agreed personal terms but are understood to have bowed out of the bidding war after having two offers rejected.
      It means Mudryk will follow in £35m centre-back Benoit Badiashile, £10m striker David Datro Fofana and wideman Joao Felix, whose half-season loan from Atletico Madrid is also costing the Blues £10m. More

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      Harry Redknapp: Fighters Xhaka and Partey are Arteta’s Vieira and Petit… and will be key to Arsenal beating Spurs

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      WHEN you think of those great Arsenal sides of the past, some of the greatest names to play the game come to mind.Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp are the obvious two, although there were so many others that you are spoiled for choice.
      Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey are fast-emerging as one of the most important midfield pairings in Arsenal’s Prem historyCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners’ most famous link-up in the middle was Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit, who helped them win the Double in 1997/98Credit: Action Images – Reuters
      Everyone remembers the fantastic football they played, how they would rip sides to shreds with their brilliant passing game.
      Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit were magnificent in the Gunners’ midfield and then Cesc Fabregas and Gilberto Silva after them.
      All great players and, although you don’t immediately think of Arsenal as a team of scrappers, up for a battle with anyone who fancied it.
      If things turned rough, those midfielders were all willing and able to fight against the best of them.
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      They didn’t lose many, either, and you can add Ray Parlour to that list, as well.
      And that is  the thing you get with all the great teams.
      They can all turn on the style but you need to have a bit of a snarl to your game as well.
      Well, there have been plenty of Arsenal sides since those glory days under Arsene Wenger who have played great football.
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      But when it got a bit nasty and they needed to roll up their sleeves, too often heads went down instead and they would be outmuscled.
      It has been their undoing so many times over the years.
      So when Arsenal went top of the Premier League table in August, most of us thought it was only a matter of time before things went belly up again.
      Only this season there is no sign of that happening.
      Mikel Arteta has got such a great blend that nobody is asking if they’re the real deal any more, as we  can all see that they are.
      Their football has been right out of the top drawer, with Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka magnificent down the wings, while Martin Odegaard is just  having a simply sensational season.
      But while they have the magicians — and none bigger than Odegaard — this time they’ve also got the dogs of war.
      And that could be the crucial thing that gets them over the line.
      Because while Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey might not win prizes for midfield style and sophistication, they have played as big — or maybe even bigger — part than most.
      Arsenal playmaker Martin Odegaard is having a ‘sensational season’Credit: Getty
      Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry formed a brilliant attack in front of Patrick Vieira and Co, but the current Gunners are exciting tooCredit: PA
      Both of them are real fighters — big, strong, powerful and aggressive — like a couple of minders taking care of the ball players around them.
      There’s no messing about, they just steam in, break things up, win the ball and then give it to others to make things happen.
      Partey looks the player we always felt he was, while Xhaka has gone from someone his own fans hated to someone they love.
      You’ll see how important they are in today’s North London derby because Tottenham will be right up for it — and any side with Harry Kane in it always has a chance.
      While Arsenal have the magicians — and none bigger than Odegaard — this time they’ve also got the dogs of war.Harry Redknapp
      But if Xhaka and Partey get on top in the middle, then I think those wingers will give Spurs’ full-backs a really tough afternoon.
      I can’t see Arsenal leaving with anything less than a draw, and  maybe three points, with how they’re playing.
      The bookies still make Manchester City title favourites and, obviously, when they’re in full flow they can mow down anyone.
      But they’ve also had a few bad performances this season, with a shock cup defeat at Southampton and league loss at Manchester United yesterday.
      Brentford went to the Etihad and won, Everton got a point there on New Year’s Eve and City are  well capable of chucking in the odd bad one.
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      Arsenal and City still have to play each other twice in the league and it could be a different story after that.
      But it’s definitely the Gunners’ title to lose  — and this time nobody sees it as only a matter of time before they do. More