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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.
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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

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      Canelo Alvarez offered UK boxing debut against John Ryder at Arsenal’s stadium as Eddie Hearn reveals talks are underway

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      EDDIE HEARN is ready to offer Canelo Alvarez a UK boxing debut at John Ryder’s beloved Arsenal. Ryder became the WBO mandatory challenger for the Mexican superstar’s belt after beating Zach Parker.
      Canelo Alvarez could make his UK boxing debut in 2023Credit: AP
      John Ryder is mandatory for Canelo Alvarez’s WBO beltCredit: PA
      Canelo wants to avenge his light-heavyweight loss to Dmitry Bivol next September but will return in a May fight beforehand.
      And Hearn has already spoken to his trainer and manager Eddy Reynoso about doing so against Ryder.
      The occasion will be so momentous that the promoter is ready to bring Canelo over to London for the first time at the Emirates.
      He told iFL TV: “I’ve already texted Eddy Reynoso saying, ‘He’s mandatory, let’s do it.’
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      “I think to have Canelo Alvarez in London would be unbelievable and Joh Ryder has paid his due.
      “He’s just beaten Danny Jacobs, he’s just beat Zach Parker, he’s mandatory to Canelo Alvarez, let’s give Johnny Ryder that big fight.
      “Maybe at the Emirates, he loves his Arsenal. Yeah, I think that fight could be next for Canelo Alvarez.”
      Canelo, 32, most recently beat Gennady Golovkin, 40, in their September trilogy bout which saw him return to super-middleweight.
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      He successfully defended his undisputed crown having lost to Russian Bivol up in weight.
      Meanwhile Ryder, 34, won the WBO “interim” super-middleweight title at the O2 after Parker was withdrawn at the end of round four with a suspected broken hand.
      Should Canelo vacate his title, the Londoner would be elevated to the full champion.
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      Arsenal boost as club set to win transfer race for Mykhaylo Mudryk with Shakhtar Donetsk ‘dropping price to £40million’

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      ARSENAL have received a huge boost in the race to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports.The Gunners are keen to bolster their title hopes by recruiting a winger in January – with Mudryk fitting the bill.
      Mykhaylo Mudryk has impressed for Shakhtar DonetskCredit: Getty
      SunSport revealed that club bosses are willing to inject £50million into the January transfer kitty given their side’s blistering start to the season.
      Their hopes of signing Mudryk took a hit earlier this month, when Shakhtar chiefs demanded £88.8million for their star man – comparing him to Manchester United ace Antony.
      According to the Mirror, however, the Ukrainian club have now significantly lowered their demands.
      They claim that their asking price for Mudryk has been slashed by more than half to £40m.
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      The development comes after the 21-year-old admitted to being “wounded” by Shakhtar’s demands.
      He told Sport Arena: “When I found out about my price, I wasn’t just surprised – I was shocked.
      “I have a long-term contract with Shakhtar, I give all my strength and energy so that Shakhtar achieves maximum results, but every football player has a dream to play in a top club and in a top championship – I am no exception.
      “But I am 100 per cent sure that they are unlikely to buy a player from the championship of Ukraine for 100million (euros).
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      “I will not hide that I was very upset. The amount of €100m puts a barrier for my transition to the top championship, which I so dreamed of.
      “I can’t say that my dream was killed, but wounded – that’s for sure.”
      Mudryk, 21, received strong interest from Prem duo Everton and Brentford last summer.
      His stock has only grown since – particularly given his performances in the Champions League.
      Arsenal have entered the race for his signature – alongside the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Speaking earlier this month, Mudryk hinted that his future could lie in North London.
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      He said: “From a purely theoretical-fantasy perspective, if there was the option of being a bench player for Real Madrid or a starter for Arsenal, I’d probably choose Arsenal.
      “But I’d first want to know from the head coach that I’d receive a chance.” More

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      ‘He’s far from done’ – David Seaman urges Arsenal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo on free transfer after Man Utd exit

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      DAVID SEAMAN has urged Arsenal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo on a free transfer.That’s after insisting the 37-year-old is “far from done” following his Manchester United exit.
      David Seaman has urged Arsenal to sign free agent Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP
      Seaman reckons Ronaldo has something to prove after leaving Man UtdCredit: TalkTV
      Ronaldo was axed by the Red Devils on Tuesday following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
      The Portugal legend is now without a club for the first time in his professional career.
      Ronaldo is free to sign for a new side without strings attached when the January transfer window opens.
      Despite links with Chelsea and Sporting Lisbon, the only offer he has so far received is from 14th-tie AFC Crewe.
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      Arsenal fan Morgan has since told Mikel Arteta to bring Ronaldo to the Emirates.
      Now, Gunners icon Seaman has also urged his old side to snap up the five-time Ballon d’Or winner too.
      Seaman believes Ronnie was right to hit out at United last week.
      And he is confident the veteran can help Arsenal to a first league title since 2004.
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      Seaman told TalkTV: “Ronaldo is far from done and he would be perfect for Arsenal.
      “I would applaud him because he’s obviously talking the truth. 
      “A lot of the stuff he came out with, is not stuff we haven’t heard .
      “We have heard a lot of other experienced players moaning and criticising Man United for the way the ground is and the training…
      “That shocked me and that shouldn’t be happening. 
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      “He’s been all around the world and seen how everywhere has progressed and he comes back to his beloved Man United and nothing has changed.
      “There was a lot of stuff in the interview that I didn’t know about the way he had been treated.” More

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      Barcelona ‘to sell Hector Bellerin after just SIX MONTHS with ex-Arsenal ace set for transfer away from boyhood club’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly preparing to sell full-back Hector Bellerin after just SIX MONTHS at the Nou Camp.The 27-year-old joined the Catalan giants in the summer after seeing his Arsenal contract ripped up.
      Bellerin is set to be moved on by Barcelona in JanuaryCredit: AP
      But he has started just three games in all competitions as we head into the World Cup break.
      And according to AS, Barcelona are already keen to move him on in the January window.
      Xavi missed out on right-backs Cesar Azplicueta, Juan Foyth and Thomas Meunier ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
      As a result, he eventually landed on agreeing a one-year deal for Bellerin as a low-cost solution.
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      However, his poor displays are set to see him booted out just six months after signing for his boyhood club.
      Bellerin made 239 appearances for Arsenal, winning the the FA Cup in 2015, 2017 and 2020.
      He has also received four caps for the Spain national team.
      Roma have been linked with a move for the Spaniard – who spent last season on loan at Real Betis.
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      Jose Mourinho’s men are keen to sell current right-back Rick Karsdorp.
      And if they are able to offload the Dutch defender then Bellerin is being looked at as an ideal replacement.
      They were previously monitoring Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot, but they gave up on him when he returned to the fold under Erik ten Hag. More