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      Five players Arsenal could turn to after missing out on Mudryk transfer to Chelsea including Raphinha and Zaha

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      ARSENAL lost out on signing Mykhailo Mudryk after Chelsea hijacked Mikel Arteta’s move for the Ukrainian ace. The Gunners’ hunt for a new winger will continue after Mudryk joined the Blues in a deal worth up to £97million.
      Chelsea beat Arsenal to the signing of Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Getty
      The Gunners are claimed to have reignited their interest in RaphinhaCredit: Getty
      Mudryk was the No1 priority for Arsenal this month.
      But the Gunners pulled out of a transfer when Shakhtar started driving the price higher amid interest from Chelsea.
      Personal terms with Mudryk had already been agreed, although he will now earn more than double what Arsenal were offering him.
      Signing a winger remains a priority for Mikel Arteta, and here SunSport run through five players he could turn to after missing out on Mudryk.
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      Raphinha
      Reports in Spain claim the Gunners have already reignited their interest in Raphinha, having been linked with the Brazilian in the summer.
      In the end he joined Barcelona from Leeds in a deal worth £57m.
      Arsenal have allegedly enquired about Raphinha’s availability to the cash-strapped Catalans.
      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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      Wilfried Zaha
      Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha is out of contract at the end of the current season.
      The 30-year-old has been linked with Arsenal in the past, and is available on a free transfer if he does not extend his deal at Selhurst Park.
      Zaha has netted six goals and provided two assists in 17 Premier League games for Palace this season.
      Wilfried Zaha is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Leandro Trossard
      Belgian winger Leandro Trossard looks set to leave Brighton after being dropped by boss Roberto De Zerbi due to attitude problems.
      The 28-year-old has been linked with Tottenham, but Arsenal are also believed to be monitoring his situation.
      Trossard has netted an impressive seven goals and laid on three assists in 16 Prem appearances this campaign.
      Leandro Trossard appears destined to leave BrightonCredit: Getty
      Noni Madueke
      The Gunners could give Chelsea a taste of their own medicine by hijacking the Blues’ swoop for Noni Madueke.
      The Stamford Bridge side are alleged to have made an offer to sign Madueke from PSV Eindhoven.
      England youth international Madueke, 20, is highly rated by the Dutch outfit.
      Noni Madueke is another potential target for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Moussa Diaby
      The Gunners were linked with a £60million swoop for Moussa Diaby in the summer.
      Newcastle are another team rumoured to be interested in his signature.
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      Diaby, 23, has impressed this season for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring six goals and registering three assists in 15 Bundesliga games.
      He also netted twice in the Champions League.
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      Watch Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris’ horror blunder as he gifts Arsenal bizarre goal in North London derby

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      HUGO LLORIS dropped a clanger to give Arsenal the lead in the North London derby. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in quite fortunate circumstances as he cut in from the right and attempted to put a ball across the box.
      Hugo Lloris dropped a clanger to give Arsenal the lead in the North London derbyCredit: Reuters

      His effort was slightly deflected by left wing-back Ryan Sessegnon with the ball ricochetting to keeper Lloris.
      But the French World Cup winner made a mess of it and palmed the ball into the goal – as Arsenal took a bizarre lead.
      It is the latest in a line of errors from the experienced stopper and captain of Spurs, leaving fans fuming.
      One said: “The only defence people have of Lloris is he won the World Cup. He’s so finished.”
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      Another said: “Another big game calamity from Lloris, unbelievably finished.”
      One complained: “It’s time to drop Lloris, we can’t go on like this.
      “If he was good in build-up you might offer him some leeway but he’s f***** terrible.”
      Another added: “Lloris should be sold tomorrow! Enough is enough.”
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      Lloris future at Spurs has been subject to speculation of late, with Antonio Conte said to be on the scout for a replacement.
      Everton and England No1 Jordan Pickford as well as Brentford’s David Raya have been linked with the North Londoners.
      Lloris led France to World Cup glory in 2018 but came runners up in the winter tournament in Qatar, losing the final on penalties to Argentina.
      But after returning home from the Middle East, he announced his retirement from international football.
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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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