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      Newcastle to blow Arsenal out the water in Milinkovic-Savic chase with £53m transfer offer and huge £10M signing bonus

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      NEWCASTLE look set to steal Sergej Milinkovic-Savic right from the hands of Arsenal.The Gunners have been chasing the Lazio midfielder over the last week and had looked to strike up a deal with the Italian side.
      Milinkovic-Savic has been an integral part of the Lazio team since 2015Credit: Getty
      It seemed as though Mikel Arteta’s side would sign the Serbian on loan until the end of the season before paying out £44million for a permanent deal.
      However it has been reported through Il Messaggero that Newcastle will make a last minute move to lure Milinkovic-Savic up to the North East.
      The Magpies will offer Lazio £53million as well as a staggering £10million signing bonus for the midfield maestro.
      The investment for Newcastle comes as they look to push on for the potential of Champions League football next season as well as their first major domestic trophy for 68 years as they remain in the final four of the Carabao Cup.
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      The 27-year-old could give Newcastle the final boost they need with Milinkovic-Savic becoming one of the most reliable players in Serie A since joining Lazio in 2015.
      The season alone has seen him net five times as well as assist seven more in just 22 games.
      Adding this on to his tally as a whole at Lazio, the midfielder has been involved in 121 goals during his 316 appearances for the club.
      If Eddie Howe’s side are able to acquire the services of Milinkovic-Savic, he will be added to the growing list of big names signed by Newcastle since being taken over by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.
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      With the likes of Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak joining over the last year, Newcastle have transformed themselves from a relegation fighting side to one of the strongest teams in the Prem.
      As well as Milinkovic-Savic, the Magpies have also expressed interest in Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko as well as South Korean star Kang-In Lee. More

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      Arsenal make new Mykhailo Mudryk transfer bid worth club-record £84MILLION as Gunners hope Shakhtar finally play ball

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      ARSENAL are set to break the bank as they offer a club record £84million for Mykhailo Mudryk.Mudryk has been linked to Arsenal throughout the transfer window and has made his intentions clear on wanting the move to North London.

      Arsenal new bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk has €70m guaranteed fee, as revealed yesterday — understand bonuses are close to €20/25m. 🚨⚪️🔴🇺🇦 #AFC
      Waiting for Shakthar, Arsenal are now discussing on add-ons structure and how/when to activate them.
      🎥 More: https://t.co/4eHUUf1rnF pic.twitter.com/6lpwVl6i6S
      — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 13, 2023

      Mudryk could become Arsenal’s record signingCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have now made their third official bid for the Ukrainian winger with the club willing to break their transfer record to bring their man in.
      First reported by Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have offered Shakhtar Donetsk €70million (£62m) as well as sizeable add ons worth up to €25million (£22m) for the 22-year-old.
      The tweet from Romano read “Arsenal new bid for Mykhaylo Mudryk has €70m guaranteed fee, as revealed yesterday — understand bonuses are close to €20/25m.
      “Waiting for Shakthar, Arsenal are now discussing on add-ons structure and how/when to activate them.”
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      If accepted, Mudryk will become Arsenal’s most expensive player overtaking Nicholas Pepe who cost Mikel Arteta’s side £72million in 2019.
      However Arsenal fans will be hoping to see a more successful tenure at the club for Mudryk, with Pepe being loaned out to Nice just three years after his record-breaking signing.

      The Ukrainian has been making waves in his home league, amassing 13 goal contributions in 12 games as well as five goal contributions in Shakhtar’s Champions League campaign.
      It’s because of these numbers that Mudryk has attracted the attention of multiple Premier League clubs, with Chelsea looking to steal the deal from their London rivals.
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      Yet the young winger seems to have opted for the team who sit five points clear at the top of the table.
      If the deal goes through, it will take Arsenal’s spending for the season over the £200million pound mark. More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk breaks silence over Arsenal transfer as he prays on Instagram following third offer to Shakhtar Donetsk

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK has broken his silence over a transfer to Arsenal, posting on Instagram following a third offer being submitted to Shakhtar Donetsk.The Gunners have been tracking the 22-year-old Shakhtar wonderkid for some time.
      Mudryk posted a praying emoji to his InstagramCredit: Instagram
      Arsenal have submitted a third offer to Shakhtar for the wonderkidCredit: Getty
      But they’ve seen two offers be turned down by the Ukrainian club, who are keen to collect a fee close to £88million.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have approached Shakhtar with a third offer close to £62m plus add-ons.
      And Negotiations are ongoing with Shakhtar over the add-ons package.
      Personal terms are not expected to be an issue with Mudryk, with the player wanting the move.
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      After news of a fresh approach broke, Mudryk took to Instagram and posted a praying emoji on his story.
      His post has caught the attention of fans.
      One not so pleased Toon fan tweeted: “The most embarrassing transfer saga of recent years.
      “The constant twerking is sickening..”
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      Another said: “We are all praying with you at the Church of Arsenal brother Mudryk!”
      He has also posted a photo of himself on Instagram wearing a Gunners shirt.
      Mudryk has been keeping an eye on Arsenal for some time.
      He openly revealed he watched the Gunners’ Boxing Day bashing of West Ham, where Mikel Arteta’s men ran out 3-1 winners.
      Mudryk also praised Arteta during Arsenal’s win at Brighton on New Year’s Day.
      The player has had a good domestic and European season so far.

      He has ten goals and eight assists in 18 games.
      Three of his goals have come in the Champions League, where he netted against RB Leipzig and twice against Celtic.
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      Arsenal told they can sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic THIS MONTH in shock loan deal before £44m transfer for Man Utd target

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      ARSENAL have been told they can sign Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on loan this month, according to reports.The Gunners are hoping to complete a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk, who’s their No.1 January target.
      Lazio are reportedly willing to sell Sergej Milinkovic-Savic this monthCredit: Rex
      But Mikel Arteta also wants depth in midfield ahead of what could be a testing second half of the season in the Prem, FA Cup and Europa League.
      The Gunners failed in their deadline day attempts to sign Aston Villa man Douglas Luiz, who’s since signed a new deal.
      That appears to suggest Arteta still wants to bring in a centre midfielder.
      And TuttoJuve reckon Milinkovic-Savic could end up being that man.
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      The Lazio ace’s contract expires in the summer of 2024, but he could be allowed to leave the Italian capital this month.
      He’s a long-term admirer of Premier League clubs following his form in Serie A with Arsenal and Manchester United often linked in the past.

      But the report now claims that Lazio are losing patience over his contract situation, which means they might be forced to cash in.
      As a result, the Serie A giants would now be prepared to accept a six-month loan deal with an obligation to buy for £44m in the summer.
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      The 27-year-old is enjoying another fine season having scored five goals and registered seven assists in 22 games.
      His overall record for Lazio now stands at 121 goal contributions in 316 games, an exceptional return for a midfielder. More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk all-but confirms Arsenal transfer as he subtly posts picture of himself in club shirt on his Instagram

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK appears to have confirmed his switch to Arsenal after posting a photo of him wearing a Gunners shirt.The 22-year-old has openly said he wants to sign for the North London club.
      Mykhailo Mudryk uploaded a photo of his cat to his Instagram storyCredit: Instagram @mmudryk10
      Mudryk was seen wearing an Arsenal shirt on the screen in the backgroundCredit: Instagram @mmudryk10
      But Arsenal have seen their opening two bids knocked back with Shakhtar said to be demanding £88m for his services.
      The Gunners are yet to submit a third offer, while Chelsea are also in the race.

      Despite the transfer battle between the London giants, Mudryk is currently in Turkey on Shakhtar’s mid-season winter tour.
      But he’s still got Arsenal on his mind.
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      He’s dropped a series of hints in recent weeks and has often showed he’s been watching games on his Instagram story.
      Mudryk also praised Mikel Arteta during Arsenal’s win at Brighton on New Year’s Day.
      But the youngster might have dropped his biggest hint yet.
      That’s because he uploaded a picture of his cat with a caption that read “my biggest cheerleader” to his story.
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      However, in the background, Mudryk was on the television wearing Arsenal’s home top in mock-up photo.
      Whether or not he’ll be wearing the famous red and white in the flesh in the coming weeks remains to be seen.
      But it’s clear to see Mudryk is doing all he can to get his dream move to the Emirates. More

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      Arsenal transfer target Mykhailo Mudryk hugs team-mates with winger still on Shakhtar mid-winter tour as talks continue

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      ARSENAL target Mykhalio Mudryk was seen hugging a team-mate as he continues to train with Shakhtar amid his ongoing transfer saga.The Ukraine international is in the middle of a tussle between London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.
      Mykhalio Mudryk is currently away with Shakhtar in TurkeyCredit: Twitter @FCShakhtar
      He was seen hugging a team-mateCredit: Twitter @FCShakhtar
      But in the mean time, Mudryk is in Turkey with the rest of the squad for their mid-season training camp.
      Shakhtar don’t play again until they face Rennes in the Europa League 16 February.
      And they’ll be hoping the 22-year-old will be able to feature in the play-off tie.
      But he was recently spotted talking to chief Darijo Srna and it’s unclear whether he’ll still be at the club by the end of the month.
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      However, he looked at home when he was snapped by the club’s social teams.
      Mudryk was seen working hard in the gym and then hugging one of his team-mates as he keeps up his fitness levels.
      And hi sreturn to action could be much sooner than the middle of February if he seals a switch to the Prem.
      But Arsenal will need to increase their next bid with their opening two offers both rejected by Shakhtar.
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      The Ukraine giants are said to be holding out for around £88m.
      Regardless, the Premier League leaders are believed to be closing in on his services, which would be a huge boost in their title bid.
      The Gunners find themselves in a healthy position heading into Sunday’s North London derby.
      But Mikel Arteta remains desperately short in attack beyond his starting trio.
      Emile Smith Rowe made his comeback at Oxford on Monday, but Gabriel Jesus remains sidelined, leaving Arsenal with no genuine option off the bench heading into some key games.
      Mudryk would provide stiff competition in the attacking areas.
      He’s scored ten goals in 19 games this season, including three in six Champions League matches. More

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      Tottenham’s Ben Davies praises Arsenal for sticking by Mikel Arteta – and says rivals’ season is motivating his side

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      TOTTENHAM defender Ben Davies has praised Arsenal for sticking by Mikel Arteta during the tough times – and says their rivals’ stellar season has been motivating Spurs.Arteta has guided the Gunners to the top of the table, having dropped just SEVEN points from their 17 league games so far.
      Ben Davies will hope to start the North London derby on SundayCredit: Sportimage
      But it was not always such plain sailing, particularly at the start of last season when a hat-trick of league defeats put Arsenal bottom of the Premier League, prompting some fans to call for Arteta’s head.
      Arch-rivals Spurs will hope to inflict a second league defeat of the campaign on the Spaniard’s side when they host the North London derby on Sunday.
      But Tottenham left-back Davies confessed to being impressed with the patience shown by the Gunners board.
      The Welshman said: “Clearly, what Arteta has done there has been very good.
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      “But I’m sure there were very tough times for him as well when things weren’t going their way. 
      “So credit to the club for sticking by him, it seems to be paying dividends.”
      While Arsenal have been almost flawless this season, Spurs have been up and down.
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      They are fifth in the league and through to the knockout stages of the Champions League, but performances have been found wanting at times.
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      On watching their neighbours shine, Davies added: “It’s just extra motivation for us. They’re playing well. 
      “They look like a very good side at the moment. 
      “They’re giving every team they play against tough games but we just want to focus on ourselves right now and hopefully at the end of the season we’re there or thereabouts.”
      Spurs go into the powder-keg fixture 11 points off Arsenal, having played a game more.
      A victory for the white side of North London would be a huge boost to their top-four prospects.
      They have had a free week to prepare for the game too which has been a rarity this term.

      Antonio Conte’s men benefitted from there regularly being seven days between games in the second half of last season.
      It led to them pipping Arsenal to fourth despite being four points behind them with three games to go.
      Davies claimed the extra time to work is crucial because it gives Conte a chance to work his magic in training.
      The 29-year-old explained: “When we do have the time on the training pitch, we have a world-class manager who can really whip us into shape when we have that time. 
      “Whenever you have time on the training pitch, your ideas will become more clear. 
      “You’ll become probably technically better knowing this is our plan going into the game. 
      “It’s more about the time that we get and we know that in football now, with games every three days, it’s not always easy to do that.”
      The next few weeks could go a long way to defining Tottenham’s season. 
      Mikel Arteta has completely turned it around at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      After Arsenal, they face Manchester City twice in the league, with a trip to in-form Fulham  and an FA Cup clash at Preston sandwiched in between.
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      Davies commented: “When you play against the big teams you can look at it in two ways.
      “You can either look at it as being tough or as an opportunity to bounce up the table and that’s the way we want to see it.” More

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      Arsenal facing Mykhailo Mudryk issues with Fifa transfer ruling causing problems as £88m Shakhtar deal is thrashed out

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      SHAKHTAR DONETSK are unlikely to budge from their mega-money valuation of Mykhailo Mudryk after losing out on millions due to a Fifa transfer ruling.Arsenal are eager to sign the £88million Ukrainian winger, while Chelsea have also entered the hunt.
      Mykhailo Mudryk wants to join ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Mudryk, 22, is eager to join the Gunners and has even shared pictures to social media watching their recent matches.
      As pointed out by the Independent, however, Shakhtar are desperate to make the most out of their top asset.
      Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year, Fifa ruled that foreign players based there could suspend their contracts and leave for nothing.
      This has seen Shakhtar’s Brazilian stars Tete, Maycon, Vinicius Tobias and Vitao leave for free – costing the Ukrainian club millions in potential transfer fees.
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      They could all theoretically return, but with no end to the war imminent, the situation will likely continue to drag on.
      So Shakhtar will not be accepting any discounts for star man Mudryk – despite his desire to join Arsenal “as soon as possible”.

      They believe that he is worth £88m, in line with huge fees paid by Manchester United and Manchester City for what they deem to be similar talents in Antony and Jack Grealish.
      Arsenal have so far had two bids rejected for Mudryk, with the second worth £62m.
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      Brazilian stars including Tete have been allowed to suspend their Shakhtar contractsCredit: Getty
      Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin is furious about his side’s transfer situation and has blasted Fifa.
      He said: “We contacted the legal department at Fifa and said, ‘It’s very complicated, let’s work out the situation’. But they completely ignored our letter.
      “No answer at all… it’s ridiculous. Its negligence of the decision-making process.
      “They should consult all parties, especially the Ukrainian clubs. All the European organisations support Ukraine.
      “How is it possible to behave like this?”
      It’s claimed that Shakhtar want to sue Fifa for £43m for their ruling.
      Sergei Palkin is furious with FifaCredit: Alamy More