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      AC Milan keeping tabs on Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun during Reims loan and are lining up summer transfer swoop

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      SERIE A giants AC Milan are monitoring the progress of Arsenal man Folarin Balogun and are plotting a summer move, according to reports.Balogun is currently on loan at Reims following a lack of chances in North London.
      Folarin Balogun is enjoying an exceptional loan spell in FranceCredit: Getty
      He does have to two goals for the Gunners to his name but made just four first-team appearances last season.
      As a result, he was loaned out to Middlesbrough in January.
      And the arrival of Gabriel Jesus and new contract for Eddie Nkeitah forced him to leave on a temporary basis once again.
      But while his chances of making the grade at the Emirates might look slim, his form in France has caught Milan’s attention.
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      Balogun has scored 10 goals in 16 Ligue 1 games, including a brace in his first game after the World Cup against Rennes.
      According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Rossoneri are in desperate need of a striker and are keen on the 21-year-old’s profile.
      Milan sit second in Serie A and are in the knockout stages of the Champions League but they have concerns over each of their senior strikers.
      That’s because Olivier Giroud is out of contract at the end of the season.
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      Meanwhile, Zlatan Ibrahimovic hasn’t played a minute since signing a new one-year deal in July and Divock Origi has scored once following his move from Liverpool.
      Stefano Pioli’s side are back in action when they travel to Salernitana on Wednesday.
      And the San Siro giants can’t afford to lose more ground on leaders Napoli with the gap at the top already eight points. More

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      Mykhaylo Mudryk drops TWO huge Arsenal transfer hints as £85m Shakhtar star shares red-hot 2022 highlights reel on Insta

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      ARSENAL target Mykhailo Mudryk has dropped a big hint he could join the Gunners in January.The winger is one of Arsenal’s main transfer targets but they are yet to agree a fee with Shaktar Donetsk.
      Mykhailo Mudryk has dropped another hint he wants to join ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Mykhailo Mudryk described Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi as two top coaches
      The Ukrainian outfit are demanding around £85million for Mudryk and rejected a £55m bid from Arsenal.
      But the 21-year-old remains keen on the move and watched Arsenal’s Boxing Day win over West Ham this week.
      He also watched the win over Brighton and described both Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi, his former manager at Shakhtar, as “two top coaches”.
      And now he has dropped another hint he wants to move to North London by sharing a compilation video showing his best goals and skills of 2022 on Instagram.
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      And he used the song Circo Loco by 21 Savage and Drake over the highlight footage.
      The song includes the lyrics: “Still gotta see the Gunners win Premier League.”
      Arsenal and Shakhtar remain in talks over Mudryk but the Ukrainians have shown little sign of budging from their asking price.
      Despite that, the Premier League leaders are hopeful of securing a deal and have pointed out the fact Liverpool landed Cody Gakpo from PSV for just £45m.
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      Chelsea are also interested in Mudryk and are believed to be considering a January bid.
      Graham Potter has reportedly added the winger to his transfer list and is “interested” in bringing him to Stamford Bridge. More

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      Arsenal ready to lock horns with Chelsea in transfer battle for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic

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      ARSENAL are ready to battle Chelsea to sign striker Dusan Vlahovic next month.The 22-year-old forward only joined Juventus from Fiorentina back in January after snubbing the chance to move to the Premier League.
      Arsenal have entered the chase to sign Dusan Vlahovic from JuventusCredit: Getty
      The Serbian is also wanted by Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side were desperate to bring the Serbian international to the Emirates – but he rejected them in favour of Turin.
      Vlahovic has scored a respectable 13 goals in 25 appearances for Juventus in Serie A since his arrival but their early Champions League exit has left them needing to raise funds.
      And the 6ft 3in powerhouse is also frustrated with boss Massimiliano Allegri’s tactics.
      That has led Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claiming that the star’s agent Darko Ristic is searching to secure his client a move away.
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      Vlahovic is said to have “discontented” from Juventus and already has “strong interest” from a host of top teams.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are both allegedly keen on the striker.
      And we reported earlier this week how Manchester United were plotting a swoop to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, which is backed up by this report.
      However, it also adds that Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to make a move “immediately” to try and sign him once the transfer window opens tomorrow.
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      Both teams are looking for attacking reinforcements but this fresh update does state that Juventus want to keep hold of Vlahovic until the summer.
      But, if an offer “exceeding £80m” does arrive over the coming month then it will be “listened to carefully” by the Bianconeri.
      Premier League leaders Arsenal want to bring in a new forward after Gabriel Jesus was sidelined for around three months after suffering injury with Brazil at the World Cup.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea’s attackers are struggling for goals with Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz their current joint-top scorers with five apiece. More

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      Chelsea ‘could hijack Arsenal’s transfer move for Mykhailo Mudryk’ with Shakhtar holding out for £85m for attacker

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      CHELSEA are reportedly contemplating hijacking Arsenal’s move for Mykhailo Mudryk.The Gunners tabled a £55million bid for the Ukrainian winger earlier this week but saw their opening offer rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk.
      Arsenal had a £55million bid for Mykhailo Mudryk rejected but are still pursuing the Shakhtar aceCredit: REUTERS
      But Chelsea are also interested in signing the Ukrainian wingerCredit: GETTY

      A second bid is being mulled over by the north Londoners, who could face competition for his services from the Blues.
      That’s according to The Guardian, who claim Graham Potter has added the 21-year-old to his transfer list and is “interested” in bringing him to Stamford Bridge in January.
      They will, however, have to stump up a whopping £85million to prise him from Shakhtar’s clutches.
      Arsenal are still ahead of their London rivals in the pursuit of Mudryk as talks are still ongoing.
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      Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin said: “Negotiations are continuing.
      “We receive offers, but they are not the ones we would like to see on our table.
      “Now, literally in 5 minutes, I will have a phone conversation with Arsenal.
      “We are open to negotiations, ready to exchange ideas and figures.
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      “If we will agree, then let it be so. If we will not, then let it be another time.”
      Potter was appointed as Thomas Tuchel’s successor in September and has yet to have a transfer window to make his impact at the club.
      The former Brighton chief is keen to bring in reinforcements next month but admits it’ll be difficult to do so.
      He said: “I would say the January window isn’t so straightforward to find solutions.
      “From my perspective, the autumn fixture list was an extreme period.
      Chelsea boss Graham Potter is eager to bring in reinforcements in JanuaryCredit: GETTY
      “And I would not want to make too many drastic assessments [on players] based on that extreme period.
      “The team, as I see it, hasn’t functioned as maximally as I would have liked – and I think that it can do.
      “I would say the job of the head coach is to focus on the players that are here and make them better.
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      “There’s room for improvement there for sure.”
      Chelsea will be back in action on New Year’s Day, travelling to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest. More

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      Arsenal trigger William Saliba’s contract extension with star to stay in North London until at least 2024

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      ARSENAL have triggered William Saliba’s contract extension until June 2024.The centre-back has been a revelation since linking up with Mikel Arteta’s squad ahead of this season.
      Arsenal have triggered William Saliba’s contract extensionCredit: Getty
      Despite signing in the summer of 2019, the 21-year-old only made his Gunners debut at Crystal Palace on the opening day.
      He’s started every Prem game since, missing just 14 minutes.
      But Saliba’s contract expires at the end of the current campaign.
      However, according to David Ornstein, Arsenal have taken up the option to extend his deal by an extra 12 months.
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      And The Athletic journalist has also claimed that Arsenal and Saliba remain locked in talks over a fresh long-term contract.
      Arteta said: “New deal close? I hope so. That’s more for Edu and the board to discuss with William.
      “But what I know is the player is really happy, the player wants to be here – and that’s the main thing.”
      Saliba’s form for Arsenal – who face Brighton this weekend – has led to success on the international stage with the defender winning eight caps for France since his debut in March.
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      He was named in their World Cup squad but made just one appearance off the bench against Tunisia.
      And his return to Prem action didn’t come without its troubles as he conceded a penalty against West Ham on Boxing Day.
      Fortunately for Saliba, he was bailed out by Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah who maintained Arsenal’s lead at the top. More

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      Freak Haaland nailed on to get 40 goals… but what can we expect from Arsenal, Newcastle and Gakpo in 2023?

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      HERE’S what SunSport columnist Troy Deeney is looking forward to casting his eye over in the Premier League and beyond as we hit 2023…HOW MANY RECORDS WILL ERLING HAALAND BREAK?
      Troy Deeney reckons Erling Haaland will score 40 Prem goalsCredit: Getty
      First and foremost, Haaland will be tasked with helping Manchester City chase down Arsenal at the top of the table – but he is a pure goal scorer, and will be wanting those records too.
      When I look at him and what City are doing, it is impossible to see how he doesn’t score 40 goals and that is mental to say.
      He only needs 12 more goals in 23 games to reach Mohamed Salah’s tally from last season. It isn’t even out of the blue for him to score six goals in two games.
      If he is on 35 goals heading into the last few matches of the season, I feel sorry for anyone who has to stop him. He is a freak, a lovely freak to watch.
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      Buying new players to bolster their squad is all well and good, but it is about bringing in new players and maintaining the consistency they have had so far this season.
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      They don’t need too many additions, but if they do sign someone else, how does that dynamic change things? They have a happy squad, and you need to keep it that way.
      There is a growing expectation that Arsenal really can do it the longer they are top, and if they come out of the next month unscathed, I will start believing.
      But I just wonder that if City catch them, and I believe they can, will Arsenal recover from it? I actually feel they will finish as low as third come the end of the season.
      Deeney thinks Arsenal could finish third this season despite their flying startCredit: Getty
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      WILL SOUTHAMPTON, WOLVES AND EVERTON STEER CLEAR OF TROUBLE?
      These are the three teams that I worry about the most when I think of relegation and survival in the Prem this season.
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      They are three teams who we thought could break into the top 10 for the past few years, but have they now missed that window? The bottom is now looks like where they belong.
      Two of those three have changed managers – I am really interested to see how they get on, especially Nathan Jones at Southampton and will he be given enough time to turn that club around even if they go down?
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      It will be interesting to see how this signing influences Jurgen Klopp’s rotation policy with his attacking players at Liverpool, especially someone like Darwin Nunez who is going through a tough patch right now.
      Gakpo needs time to develop and grow into the striker that we all know he can become, so who will drop out every now and again from the likes of Nunez, Mo Salah, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino in order to give him that?
      I don’t think the kid is a No.9, but someone who could drift across all three positions up top.
      Cody Gakpo watched his new Liverpool team-mates face Leicester on Friday at AnfieldCredit: Sky Sports
      ARE LEICESTER NOW A NOTHING-TEAM?
      By their own lofty standards in recent years, they have had a poor, poor season, and it is turning into a real nothing season for them. It is just about staying up.
      But with their money issues and needing to still sell to buy, are they now just back to what they have been before the title win and FA Cup glory – a middle-of-the-road team?
      They still haven’t replaced Kasper Schmeichel, they still haven’t found a replacement for Jamie Vardy.
      The whole squad is a bit iffy at the moment, they have stagnated in the transfer window and they are where they are as a result.
      CAN NEWCASTLE CONTINUE TO SOAR?
      They have lost one game all season. To me, that’s frightening. Should they go and finish in the top three or even top two, it will be an incredible story.
      Leicester’s Prem win in 2016 still stands above everything else. No one saw that coming.
      But Newcastle would come close if they can finish the job and keep competing with the very best from where they were last year.
      Eddie Howe has built a really balanced team.
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      That would probably keep them alive for another year.
      Gillingham have Leicester. Chesterfield have West Brom. Oxford have Arsenal at home. I was brought up on the FA Cup and chances like this, one replay can change their entire financial year. It can change a player’s career. It’s magic. More

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      Emile Smith Rowe back in Arsenal training as Gunners ace closes in on return after three months out with groin injury

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      ARSENAL ace Emile Smith Rowe is back in training following a groin injury that has kept him out of action since September. The 22-year-old’s return comes after he had a minor setback at the beginning of the month.
      Smith Rowe has been injured since September with a groin injuryCredit: Reuters
      The Brighton clash will come too soon for the 22-year-oldCredit: Getty
      Boss Mikel Arteta said on Smith Rowe on Friday: “He’s made big steps in the last week.
      “He took part in some training sessions and looked good.
      “We’re hoping to have him back soon.”
      Smith Rowe will, however, sit out the New Year’s Eve visit to Brighton.
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      It’s a welcome boost for the North London outfit, who in recent weeks have lost main man Gabriel Jesus through injury.
      Jesus returned early from the World Cup with Brazil and underwent surgery on his right knee.
      Arteta’s men are currently sat top of the Premier League after 15 games played.
      The Gunners have lost just once, and won their first post-World Cup fixture 3-1 against West Ham.
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      Title rivals, and defending champions Manchester City, are trailing Arsenal by five points.
      And serial goal scorer Erling Haaland says City need to “hunt” Arsenal down.
      Haaland said following City’s 3-1 win over Leeds: “Arsenal, we have to hunt them.
      “Now we have to show who is the best team in the league.” More

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      Marc Overmars hospitalised after suffering stroke with ex-Arsenal star told to take it easy, Royal Antwerp reveal

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      FORMER Arsenal star Marc Overmars has been hospitalised after suffering a minor stroke.The Dutchman was admitted to hospital last night and is now “doing well” in recovery.
      Marc Overmars has been hospitalised after suffering a minor strokeCredit: Getty
      He signed for Arsenal in 1997Credit: Press Association
      The former winger won the Premier League in 1997/1998Credit: Reuters
      Overmars also lifted the Charity Shield during his Gunners careerCredit: Press Association
      After three years in North London, he signed for BarcelonaCredit: Associated Press
      Royal Antwerp, where the 49-year-old is currently director of football, confirmed the news.
      An statement read: “Marc Overmars, director of football affairs at RAFC, became unwell last night and was admitted to hospital with a mild stroke.
      “Marc is doing well in the meantime, but will have to take it easy for a while.
      “Marc and his family focus on his recovery and do not wish to comment further. RAFC wishes Marc a speedy recovery!”
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      Overmars resigned from the same role at Ajax in February after sending inappropriate messages to female colleagues.
      Following his departure, he said: “Last week I was confronted with reports about my behaviour. And how this has come across to others.
      “Unfortunately, I didn’t realise that I was crossing the line with this, but that was made clear to me in recent days. I suddenly felt enormous pressure. I apologise.
      “Certainly for someone in my position, this behaviour is unacceptable. I now see that too. But it is too late. I see no other option but to leave Ajax.
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      “This also has a major impact on my private situation. That is why I ask everyone to leave me and my family alone.”
      He then joined Antwerp in March and has helped bring ex-Spurs pair Toby Alderweireld and Vincent Janssen to the club.
      They’re currently third in the Belgian Pro League despite winning their opening nine games.
      Overmars retired from football more than 13 years ago and is most known for his three years at Arsenal.
      During his time in North London, he scored 40 goals and lifted the Premier League, FA Cup and Charity Shield.
      He also won more than 80 caps for the Netherlands and played at four major tournaments. More