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      Arsenal loanee Balogun reveals he copied Thierry Henry’s celebration after chatting to icon before Reim’s draw with PSG

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      ON-LOAN Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun copied Thierry Henry’s celebration following his latest strike for Reims – after a chat with the legend.The 21-year-old pounced in the sixth minute of additional time to earn the Ligue 1 club a draw at the home of reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain.
      Folarin Balogun produced this celebration after his equaliser at PSGCredit: Twitter
      He spoke with French legend Thierry Henry before the game and decided to honour himCredit: Getty
      He then raced towards the corner flag and recreated one of Henry’s iconic celebrations from his time playing for France.
      Balogun took to social media after the game to share a twin-up of both his and Henry’s pose.
      And he captioned it with: “Spoke to Titi before the game! Only right I show my respect.”
      Balogun, who has scored seven in 13 caps for England U21s but is also eligible for both the USA and Nigeria at international level, joined Arsenal’s academy way back in 2008.
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      He has struggled to make the breakthrough at the Emirates at senior level, playing just twice in the Premier League.
      The forward spent the second half of last season in the Championship on loan at Middlesbrough and found the net three times.
      But after agreeing to spend the current campaign in France with Reims, he has discovered his goalscoring touch with 11 in 19 Ligue 1 appearances.
      After the game, Balogun’s manager William Still said of the ace: “He is a super complete striker, he is able to play with his back to goal, in depth. It is technically very clean. He scores, he is decisive.”
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      Premier League leaders Arsenal could certainly do with Balogun in their ranks at the moment.
      Despite being five points clear of Manchester City, they are without first-choice forward Gabriel Jesus through injury.
      That has left fellow youngster Eddie Nketiah, 23, to lead the line but he has been in fine form himself with seven goals in his last eight matches. More

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      Two ways Arsenal can replace Thomas Partey without splashing out on huge Moises Caicedo transfer amid injury fears

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      NO MOISES CAICEDO, no problem.Arsenal are believed to have submitted a third bid for Brighton’s Ecuadorian midfielder and Gooners’ anxiety levels are through the roof.
      Thomas Partey gave Arsenal a scare when he came off with a knock at Man CityCredit: Getty
      The Gunners are launching a third transfer bid for Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Since the initial concerns over Thomas Partey’s injury fans have been concerned over what we’ll do if a new midfielder isn’t brought in before the deadline.
      It seems obvious now that while Albert Sambi Lokonga may well evolve into a true talent in time, he simply does not possess the mentality required to play as a sole defensive midfielder for now.
      The young Belgian is fine with the ball, but shows little without it and that on its own rules him out as cover for Partey.
      What seems strange, given the two failed bids for Douglas Luiz at the end of the last transfer window, is that Mikel Arteta and Edu had seemingly identified this as a squad weakness.
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      So why then wait until the final week of this present window to bid for Caicedo?
      We may never know the answer and we may yet further test Brighton’s resolve but what if we don’t and have left it too late to seek an alternative, given Mo Elneny’s absence?
      The first thing to bear in mind is that Partey is not injured and will play this weekend against Everton, so we are truly looking at worst case scenario contingency plans.
      We have cover for Granit Xhaka but do we have options for an injury to our Ghanaian lynchpin?
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      My belief is that we have two possible solutions.
      Firstly, we know that Oleksandr Zinchenko captains Ukraine from the base of their midfield.
      Yes, international football is different to the Premier League, but we have seen our left-back step into Arteta’s midfield before.
      Technically, the Ukrainian is without doubt able to play the defensive pivit role. He reads danger well, is more than proficient at avoiding the press, can operate in tight spaces and has the ability to start attacks with his passing range.
      If we were to move Zinchenko into a deep midfield role, we are fortunate to have a quality international left back in Kieran Tierney to slot in at fullback.
      The ever popular Scot would not let anybody down but has struggled to play the new role as Arteta has asked him. This being the case the team might have to slightly change their style, but Gabriel Martinelli’s workload would decrease with the return of his former pal overlapping.
      If Arteta is set on playing the same way, and who could blame him as it is working so well, there is a second option that allows Zinchenko to stay at left back, supporting the midfield as he currently does.
      At right back, Ben White is not required to step into midfield and operate more conventionally, supporting and overlapping Bukayo Saka.
      We are blessed on that flank to also have two high level exponents of the role and, as we saw against United, playing Takehiro Tomiyasu at right back is seamless, and does not weaken that flank.
      White has played the defensive midfielder role at Leeds in the past. Today’s White is a far superior model to the one who helped Leeds gain promotion and I have few doubts he could proficiently play in the position.
      We have been stunned by his close control, intricate touches in evading challenges and his passing range, all evident during his successful transition from centre back to right back this campaign.
      White will not be a Partey clone but his defensive awareness and understanding of what to do without the ball, would make his a far more compelling and mature option to Lokonga.
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      I have not mentioned our new Polish addition as whilst I read he can play in midfield, to do so in a new league straight away would be a huge ask.
      Let’s see what the deadline brings but let’s not be all doom and gloom. We are still top of the toughest league in the world and we do have strong internal possibilities if the our worst fears do materialise. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Hector Bellerin close to leaving Barcelona… but transfer could be scuppered by Spurs at last minute

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      BARCELONA right-back Hector Bellerin could reportedly have a loan transfer to Sporting Lisbon scuppered by his old club Arsenal’s rivals, Tottenham.Bellerin, 27, joined Barcelona on a free transfer from Arsenal last summer, but he has been limited to just seven appearances so far this season.
      Hector Bellerin’s loan move to Sporting has been scuppered after Tottenham failed to sign Pedro PorroCredit: Getty
      He has less than six months remaining on his contract, but the LaLiga giants are open to offloading him before the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
      The Athletic reported that Bellerin was on his way to Portugal.
      Sporting were close to signing the Spaniard on loan until the end of the season.
      Bellerin was supposed to act as a replacement for Pedro Porro, who before Monday was on the verge of joining Tottenham in a £40million transfer.
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      But Sporting moved the goalposts and the deal is now OFF.
      The Portuguese club tried to change the terms of the deal at the last minute leaving Porro devastated, according to The Athletic.
      That could see Bellerin’s transfer scuppered by old rivals Spurs, leaving him stranded at the Camp Nou.
      Sporting had originally planned to sign Tariq Lamptey on loan, however Brighton were unwilling to let him leave on a temporary basis.
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      Bellerin spent 10 years at Arsenal before joining Barcelona last year.
      He fell out of favour at the Emirates Stadium in 2021 and consequently joined Real Betis on loan.
      The Gunners then decided to terminate his contract so he swapped North London for the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona sit at the top of the LaLiga table, six points clear of rivals Real Madrid. More

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      Arsenal launching THIRD Moises Caicedo transfer bid worth £75m… and are just £5m short of Brighton’s valuation

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      ARSENAL are set to launch a third bid for Brighton star Moises Caicedo.The Gunners have already seen two bids turned down by the Seagulls for the midfielder.
      Arsenal are set to bid a third time for Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Brighton have issued a hands off warning, despite the Ecuadorian making it clear that he wants to leave the club.
      Arsenal’s new bid for the player is in the region of £70million with £5m worth of add-ons.
      This would represent aclub record transfer for Arsenal, eclipsing the £72m spent on flop Nicolas Pepe.
      Brighton could be open to selling before the end of the transfer window but are holding out for £80m.
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      Mikel Arteta sees the 21-year-old international as a player that can provide quality competition to Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
      The player has been a huge part of Brighton’s impressive campaign playing in the heart of the midfield.
      His performances have also attracted interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.
      So far this season, he has played 18 times in the Premier League, scoring one goal and laying on one assist.
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      Caicedo also impressed at the World Cup in Qatar and even netted a goal in his three appearances.
      After Brighton’s FA Cup win over Liverpool on Sunday, manager Roberto De Zerbi issued a plea to convince him to stay.
      He told ITV: “Moises is a good guy.
      “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.”
      The player is currently staying away from the club until the end of the transfer window, as per Brighton’s orders. More

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      Arsenal agree Norwich loan transfer for Marquinhos as Trossard arrival allows Brazilian starlet to get EFL game time

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      ARSENAL have agreed to let Brazilian winger Marquinhos join Norwich on loan for the rest of the season.The 19-year-old wideman has struggled for game time since signing for the Gunners in a £3million move from Sao Paulo last summer.
      Marquinhos has failed to establish himself in Arsenal’s starting XICredit: GETTY
      The Brazilian has been sent out on loan to Championship outfit NorwichCredit: REUTERS
      Now Arsenal hope he will be able to gain regular football with the Championship promotion chasers before returning to the Emirates in the summer.
      The arrival of Leandro Trossard in an initial £21million move from Brighton means that Arsenal now have enough cover to allow Marquinhos to go.
      The raw youngster scored on his Arsenal debut in a 2-1 win against FC Zurich in the Europa League in September.
      But he has started just two more games since then and Arsenal now feel he needs to gain more first-team experience before he will be ready to challenge for a place in Mikel Arteta’s team.
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      Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market this winter – signing Trossard and defender Kiwior.
      Arteta is still keen to bring in more reinforcements before the windows closes on Tuesday.
      The Spaniard is hoping to snap up Brighton ace Moises Caicedo – who wants to leave the Amex.
      And in a bid to force a move, he wrote on Instagram: “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.
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      “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.”
      Arsenal will be back in action on Saturday, travelling to Goodison Park to take on relegation battlers Everton. More

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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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