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      Arsenal and Tottenham in Piero Hincapie transfer fight with Bayer Leverkusen demanding £25m fee for 20-year-old

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      TOTTENHAM and Arsenal are in a transfer battle to sign Ecuador’s 20-year-old defender Piero Hincapie, according to reports.The neighbours are already looking towards January and have the Bayer Leverkusen star in their sights.
      Piero Hincapie played at the World Cup with EcuadorCredit: Reuters
      Hincapie only arrived in Germany in the summer of 2021 from South American club Talleres de Cordoba.
      But his rapid progression for club and country has seen him attract the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs.
      He has already racked up 24 caps for Ecuador, three of which came at the World Cup.
      Meanwhile, he’s established himself as a regular at club level, splitting his time on the pitch between centre-back and left-back.
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      According to Italian outlet Calcio Mercato, Serie A quartet AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli and Roma are also in the race for his signature.
      But Leverkusen are not interested in selling him.
      Hincapie, who played every minute in Qatar, is valued at £25m.
      Although SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month Spurs have been told they must pay at least £34m to land him.
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      Both Tottenham and Arsenal, who are five points clear at the top of the Prem, have enjoyed good seasons.
      But the rivals are still looking to bolster their squads ahead of what could be a gruelling second half of the season after the World Cup. More

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      ‘Who taught you that, bro?’ – Mesut Ozil responds to Olivier Giroud after ex-Arsenal star scores with his trademark chop

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      MESUT OZIL has messaged his former Arsenal teammate Olivier Giroud following his goal for France in the World Cup.The French striker became his nation’s record goalscorer as his effort his side past Poland and into the quarter-finals of the tournament.

      Olivier Giroud netted against Poland for FranceCredit: Reuters
      The technique he used was similar to that of Mesut Ozil’s against LiverpoolCredit: Phil Shephard-Lewis – The Times
      Giroud has now scored 52 goals for France, one more than former Gunner and Barcelona star Thierry Henry.
      But Ozil was quick to spot the technique used by Giroud to convert the chance.
      The AC Milan striker was found by a sliced pass from Kylian Mbappe and struck the ball into the ground with his left foot leading it to bounce over the goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and into the goal.
      A brace from Mbappe helped France seal their spot in the next round of the World Cup.
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      It was remarkably similar to the technique Ozil used throughout his seven-year stay at Arsenal.
      It was the same way that Ozil managed to fire past Simon Mignolet for his goal against Liverpool in 2017.
      And Ozil cheekily tweeted Giroud enquiring as to where he may have picked up the skill, he said: “Nice goal… who taught you that bro.”
      Along with the caption, Ozil attached a GIF of the two of them during their time at Arsenal.
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      In an interview with GOAL, Ozil revealed why he uses the technique, he said: “As a player you always want to try and discover new things.
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      “So if I think of something new I want to try it on the pitch and see how it works.
      “So with this technique you kind of eliminate that because you hit the ball harder, it then travels faster and it’s harder to stop.” More

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      Arsenal take 14 first-team stars to Dubai for warm-weather training as Premier League leaders prepare to resume season

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      ARSENAL are taking 14 first-teamers in a 27-man squad for the Dubai Super Cup as the Premier League leaders prepare to resume their season.But boss Mikel Arteta’s plans have been overshadowed by Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus possibly facing three months out with a knee injury suffered at the World Cup.
      Mikel Arteta named 27 players in Arsenal’s squad for the Dubai Super CupCredit: Getty
      Gunners’ striker Gabriel Jesus could be out for three months following the knee injury picked up with Brazil at the World CupCredit: Getty
      But Emile Smith Rowe and Kieran Tierney have shaken off their own early-season fitness problems and are among the big names travelling to the UAE for the Gunners’ warm-weather training.
      Martin Odegaard, Fabio Vieira and Gabriel Magalhaes add to a powerful-looking party who face Lyon on December 8 and AC Milan five days later.
      But the focus is on Jesus, who is flying back from Qatar to be assessed by Arsenal’s own medics.
      The £45million summer recruit from Manchester City has already been ruled out for four weeks.
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      But if his right knee needs surgery then another two months could be added to the 25-year-old’s lay-off.
      Brazil boss Tite furiously dismissed he was aware of an injury problem with Jesus before starting him in Friday’s 1-0 loss to Cameroon.
      Tite said: “I don’t like evil lies, and at no time whatsoever did we play for a victory at the risk of a peril to a player.
      “Arsenal have a great medical department, Brazil has a great medical department and we are personally responsible and ethical.”
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      Jesus’ former Etihad team-mate Oleksandr Zinchenko is in the Gunners’ squad for the UAE, ahead of the Prem restarting at Christmas.
      Without Arsenal players still at the World Cup, Arteta has called in several youngsters.
      Those starlets include three goalkeepers – Karl Hein, Hubert Graczyk  and James Hillson.
      That’s because England back-up stopper Aaron Ramsey is, of course, still in Qatar and Matt Turner’s USA were only eliminated on Saturday. More

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      Gabriel Jesus ‘faces THREE MONTHS out’ in huge Arsenal title blow with Brazil World Cup ace to fly to UK today

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      ARSENAL ace Gabriel Jesus could reportedly face THREE MONTHS out with a knee injury. Jesus, 25, is already out for about four weeks and is set to fly back to the UK to be evaluated by Arsenal doctors after leaving Brazil’s World Cup camp.
      Gabriel Jesus in action for Brazil against CameroonCredit: Getty
      Jesus was pictured with an ice pack on his knee after being subbed offCredit: EPA
      According to sportv, if the forward ends up needing surgery then he will be sidelined for at least the next three months.
      The striker appeared to confirm his injury, tweeting: “If there was a timeline and I could see you and tell you something, I would say ‘Gabriel, you are a winner’.
      “Thank you to everyone who sent messages of support and affection.”
      Brazil boss Tite also hit back at claims which suggested he knew Jesus had an injury BEFORE he played against Cameroon.
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      He said: “I don’t like evil lies, and at no time whatsoever did we play for a victory at the risk of a peril to a player.
      “The liars, the haters out there – go and do something else and stop giving fake news.
      “Arsenal have a great medical department, Brazil has a great medical department and we are personally responsible and ethical.
      “I am very sorry for Gabriel and yesterday we had Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Neymar and (assistant) Cesar Sampiao – who has lived with the experience of being removed from the team – talking with him.
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      “Not to take the pain away because obviously we can’t, but just to make them feel better, strengthen them, and take part as much as possible.”
      The injury will come as a massive blow to Arsenal’s title hopes, with Jesus being an integral part of the Gunners’ unexpected title charge.
      It may accelerate Arsenal’s transfer plans to sign a new striker in January.
      Eddie Nketiah is currently the only other recognised senior striker at the club.
      And while he has been a reliable deputy for Jesus when coming into the team, there are question marks over the long-term viability of playing him up front as the main striker.
      Arsenal fans did not take earlier reports of his injury well either, with one even suggesting their season is “OVER”.
      Memphis Depay has been earmarked as one solution by Piers Morgan.
      The Manchester United flop is now starring at the World Cup for Holland under Louis van Gaal – scoring his nation’s first as they beat the USA 3-1 to seal a spot in the quarter finals.
      After the game, Piers said: “Arsenal should sign Memphis in January. Such a good player and would work well up front with Jesus.”
      Jesus being crocked would delay such a partnership, but prior to that it would give Mikel Arteta the firepower he needs to try and maintain the five-point lead they currently have.
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      While Arsenal now sit on 37 points after 14 games, their record of 31 points from 12 games puts them on course to break the club’s record for points.
      Furthermore, it suggests history is on their side – with only ONE team failing to win the Premier League after earning as many points at that stage. More

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      Piers Morgan tells Arsenal to sign Holland World Cup star in January transfer window to compliment Gabriel Jesus

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      PIERS MORGAN has told Arsenal to sign one of the Netherlands’ star players after he impressed in their World Cup win over USA. Louis van Gaal’s side were 3-1 winners as they made it to the quarter-finals and one man caught the eye of the Gunners fan.
      Piers Morgan wants Arsenal to sign one of the Dutch’s World Cup starsCredit: Splash
      Memphis Depay is wanted at Arsenal by Piers MorganCredit: AP
      Memphis Depay netted the opening goal of the game and Morgan believes he could be a good January signing and be the perfect partner to Gabriel Jesus.
      He took to Twitter saying: “Arsenal should sign Memphis in January. Such a good player and would work well up front with Jesus.”
      There is a possibility that Depay, 28, could be open to the move with his game time at Barcelona restricted.
      He has featured just three times this season scoring one goal for the Catalan giants having seen his minutes on the pitch drop since the arrival of Robert Lewandowski.
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      He has also been battling injury.
      The attacker’s deal expires at the end of this campaign and Barca could look to cash in before losing him for free.
      Amid their financial problems, Depay was nearly forced out the club with Barcelona stripping him of his No.9 shirt and giving it to Lewandowski.
      They even considered ripping up his contract.
      He was close to leaving over the summer but a transfer did not materialise.
      He was linked with Juventus, Tottenham and Chelsea.
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      The ex-Manchester United man was also reportedly a target for his former club.
      Arsenal are hoping to have a busy January transfer window as they look to stay ahead of Manchester City in the title race.
      They could look for a new forward, with Gabriel Jesus facing a month out with a knee injury.
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      The Gunners have a five point lead over Pep Guardiola’s side.
      Mikel Arteta’s team are back in action after the World Cup on Boxing Day when they face West Ham. More

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      Gabriel Jesus and Alex Telles ‘OUT of World Cup 2022 after Brazil’s Arsenal and Man Utd stars suffer injuries’

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      GABRIEL JESUS has been ruled out for at least a month with a knee injury in a major blow to both Brazil and Arsenal.The 25-year-old picked up the knock in the 64th minute of the Samba Boys’ final World Cup group stage clash – a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon – having come off the bench.
      Alex Telles will miss the rest of the World Cup after suffering a knee injuryCredit: EPA
      The Manchester United left-back was devastated as he left the pitchCredit: Getty
      Gabriel Jesus’ knee was heavily strapped up after he was withdrawnCredit: EPA
      And following a scan, Brazil confirmed his Qatar journey was over – as well as Manchester United full-back Alex Telles, currently on loan at Sevilla, who was also subbed clutching his knee.
      While Telles is expected to need surgery, Jesus’ injury is seen to be less serious – but will still miss the Gunners’ festive period, starting on Boxing Day, a in a serious dent to their early title charge.
      It is unclear whether Jesus or Telles will stay with the Brazil camp or return to their clubs for further treatment.
      A Brazil statement said: “As announced by the Brazilian FA after the game against Cameroon, players Alex Telles and Gabriel Jesus underwent tests on Saturday morning.

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      “Accompanied by the Brazilian National Team doctor, Rodrigo Lasmar, they underwent an MRI on the right knee that confirmed the injuries and the impossibility of recovery in time to participate in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
      “The coordinator of the Brazilian National Team, Juninho Paulista, is in contact with the sports directors of Arsenal and Sevilla to define whether Alex Telles and Gabriel Jesus remain with the squad in Doha to continue the treatment or return to their clubs.”
      Brazil head coach Tite is fearing an injury crisis, with star man Neymar sidelined with ankle ligament damage having already missed the last two group games.
      Right-back Danilo (ankle) and left-back Alex Sandro (hip) are also doubts for their Last 16 tie against South Korea on Monday.
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      As for Jesus, he is now set to miss Arsenal’s clash with West Ham on December 26, as well as their New Years’ Eve trip to Brighton and potentially a January 3 game versus Newcastle.
      He will then be in a race against time to get back into Mikel Arteta’s squad for two crucial back-to-back fixtures away at rivals Tottenham and then at home to Manchester United later that month.
      Arsenal are currently five points clear at the top of the Premier League, having lost just once.
      But they will now be reliant on back-up striker Eddie Nketiah to produce the goals that have seen the north London club so far romp the Prem.
      Jesus is the second Arsenal player to leave the World Cup early, with defender Ben White leaving the England camp due to personal reasons. More

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      Arsenal’s Premier League fixture kick-off time against Newcastle changed after Sky Sports request

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      ARSENAL’S Premier League fixture against Newcastle has a new kick-off time following a request from Sky Sports.The Gunners host Eddie Howe’s side in their first game of 2023 on January 3.
      Arsenal’s home game will now kick off at 7.45pmCredit: Getty
      The clash was meant to get underway at 8pm.
      But the fixture has been picked for TV coverage and will now kick off at 7.45pm and be shown live on Sky Sports.
      Arsenal will be out for revenge too, because the Mapgies crushed their top four hopes last season.
      Travelling to St James’ Park in their penultimate fixture, the Gunners knew that wins from their final two Prem games would see them qualify for the Champions League.
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      But Mikel Arteta’s men crumbled in front of a raucous Toon Army crowd.
      Ben White’s own goal put Newcastle ahead 10 minutes into the second half before Bruno Guimaraes all-but ended Arsenal’s dreams late on.
      Remarkably, they’ve only lost once in the league since then – the 2-1 defeat at Manchester United in September.
      As a result, the North Londoners are currently five points clear at the top of the Prem.
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      Therefore, Arsenal will be confident of getting their own back.
      And they’ll be huge favourites to do exactly that, not just because they’re the leaders, but their home record in recent months has been exceptional.
      Arsenal have won each of their five Emirates fixtures this season and have won their last nine, dating back to the 2-1 defeat to Brighton in April. More

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      Granit Xhaka vows to ‘smash’ Arsenal team-mates Jesus and Martinelli when Switzerland face Brazil at World Cup

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      GRANIT XHAKA aims to keep a World Cup promise on Monday by “smashing” the living daylights out of two pals.Switzerland’s uncompromising captain made the vow to Arsenal team-mates Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli before leaving for Qatar.
      Switzerland ace Granit Xhaka had a warning for Arsenal team-mates Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel MartinelliCredit: Getty
      The two Brazilians face Xhaka in Group G with both countries eager for a win that will confirm qualification to the Last 16.
      Xhaka said: “We were joking before the World Cup to come here and of course, it is always good if you have team-mates opposite your, but we are professional footballers and for 90 minutes.
      “I told Gabby Martinelli and Gabby Jesus if you are running one against one against our goalkeeper I will smash you!
      “It doesn’t matter that we are playing in the same team. This is the Word Cup. You play for your own team, you play for your own country and you want to win.
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      “Of course, they were worried. They know me. If I smash you, it will be very very hard.”
      Switzerland secured a 1-0 win in their opening game against Cameroon but boss Murat Yakin admitted afterwards it was a below par performance.
      Xhaka warned his Swiss pals there can be no room for errors against the five-time world champions.
      He said: “The first game is important. It gives you a lot of confidence.
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      “If you see the next two games, they will be more difficult than Cameroon, on paper.
      “We enjoy the three points and now we are focused on Brazil.
      “Of course we will have to be much more careful against Brazil than we were against Cameroon. If you lose the ball against Brazil you pay for it. They have great, great quality.”
      The two countries met in the last World Cup and drew 1-1.
      Xhaka said: “I expect a different game. If you see the Brazil players, they can put out three teams.
      Granit Xhaka will lead Switzerland against Brazil in the 2022 World CupCredit: Rex
      “They have the quality, they have big talents that are coming through, but they know us as well, that it is not always easy to play against us and we want to give them as difficult a game as possible and hopefully we can turn something around for us.”
      And Xhaka will tell the Swiss to be wary of revitalised Jesus who has recaptured his form and enjoyment of football since leaving Manchester City for Arsenal in the summer.
      Xhaka said: “Of course when you see him every day he makes a big big difference. The guy is unbelievable.First of all he is a lovely person, very humble and the quality he has is unbelievable.
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      “Of course, with Man City he was playing and sometimes not playing, you are not in this rhythm, but you can see with us he is making the difference and that is why we are where we are at the moment.
      “Brazil have world class players. Big, big quality, the favourites in the tournament and the favourites in our group but it is one game. Anything can happen.” More