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      Barcelona turn down world-record bid from Arsenal to sign England star Keira Walsh before summer transfer deadline

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      BARCELONA rejected a world-record bid from Arsenal to sign Keira Walsh a day before the WSL summer transfer deadline on Friday. Reports claim the Gunners tabled a megabucks offer for the England star on September 12 – believed to be around £930,000 according to BBC Sport. Arsenal are claimed to have had a late summer transfer bid for Keira Walsh’s services knocked back by BarcelonaCredit: GettyBarcelona Women’s boss Pere Romeu described Walsh as “super professional” says his side will be counting on her this seasonCredit: ReutersArsenal’s reported bid for Walsh follows the Gunners signing ex-Barcelona forward Mariona Caldentey in JulyCredit: GettyHowever Spanish paper Sport claims the Catalan giants rebuffed the bid from the North London side, with Chelsea also rumoured to be keen on the player. This is despite Walsh, 27, who has helped her team win seven trophies including two Champions League titles, entering the final year of her current contract. Earlier this summer it was reported the Lioness, who in September 2022 sealed a then world record-breaking £400,000 Barcelona transfer, was attracting interest from Arsenal. The midfielder, who joined the team from Manchester City after helping England win the Women’s Euros, has emerged as an influential figure for the Catalan outfit.Read More Football StoriesShe has shone in midfield alongside Spain stars Patri Guijarro and Aitana Bonmati with the trio helping their side win four major trophies last term. The club see the Rochdale-born midfielder, who started in Barcelona’s first two league matches this season, as a key player within their squad Yesterday boss Pere Romeu confirmed the club had no intention of parting ways with the player who helped her side win a ninth top-flight title last seasonHe told reporters: “There’s no case for Keira leaving. Most read in Football”She’s been with us throughout pre-season and is a key player for us.”She totally gets our style of play, is super professional, and has shown an amazing attitude and commitment from day one. “We’re definitely counting on her this season,” It is claimed Walsh does not intend to renew her contract which is set to expire in June next year. Since her move to Barcelona, who this April signed a two-year partnership with Spanish airline Vueling, the England midfielder has played in 49 games in Spain’s top-flight. On the domestic front Walsh has lifted two Liga F trophies, two Spanish Women’s Super Cups, and a Copa de la Reina.And she appeared in their five pre-season matches including their 2-0 Joan Gamper Trophy win against AC Milan last month.Had Arsenal succeeded in their efforts to sign Walsh, the move would have made her the second player to join the club from Barcelona this summer.In July World Cup-winning Spain forward Mariona Caldentey sealed a permanent switch the Gunners following a 10-year spell with the Catalan side.María Pérez is among the senior players to have left Barcelona this summer with the Spain midfielder joining London City LionessesThis summer’s transfer window has also seen the club bid farewell to Spain international María Pérez.READ MORE SUN STORIESEarlier today the defensive midfielder, 22, was announced as the newest signing of London City Lionesses whose squad includes Sweden stars Kosovare Asllani and Sofia Jakobsson. The Women’s Championship side, owned by American businesswoman Michelle Kang, are chasing WSL promotion this term. More

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      Man Utd seal two more transfers of wonderkids after FA sign off on deals… with former Arsenal star still to come

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have completed transfers for two new stars despite the transfer window being closed, reports suggest.The Red Devils have placed great emphasis on recruiting the best talent for their youth teams in recent seasons.Man Utd have signed James Overy following FA approvalCredit: GettySlovakia youth international Samuel Lusale has also joined the club after turning 17Credit: GettyEx-Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is still waiting on FA confirmation before a deal is completedCredit: GettyThis has led to a steady stream of stars who have come through the academy to star in the first team, including the likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Toby Collyer in recent seasons.But United have now completed deals for teenager starlets James Overy and Samuel Lusale, according to the Manchester Evening News. Deals for the pair were delayed as they waited for FA approval, and they will now link up with the Man Utd Under-18s this season.Meanwhile, a deal for ex-Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is also in the works.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOvery, born in 2007, is an attacking right-back who began his career with A-League side Perth Glory.He started attracting interest from the likes of West Ham aged just 15 before departing and relocating to the south of England last year.Described as a “wonderfully polite and humble young man” by former coach Marc Revell in the Mid Devon Advertiser, Overy continued to impress with Newton Abbot Spurs before United came calling.He is eligible to play for both England and Australia at international level.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSunSport revealed in July how the Premier League and Fifa were both looking at his transfer. In the case of Lusale, he is a winger or attacking midfielder who has already represented Slovakia at Under-17 and Under-18 international level.Man Utd’s best XI of academy graduatesHe was born in Guildford in 2007, and has finally been ratified to join United after turning 17 earlier this month.Once the FA sign off on 16-year-old Obi-Martin joining the Red Devils, it will complete a hat-trick of highly-rated signings for the club’s youth team.Fans are eagerly awaiting the signing of Obi-Martin, with training videos showing his remarkable finishing skills and teasing a bright career ahead.He also scored 10 goals in a single match for the Gunners against Liverpool Under-16s last season.United’s Under-18 side won an impressive treble last season, having lost just twice in the northern U18 division, before beating southern victors Chelsea to be crowned English champions.Another teen acquisition this summer, Sekou Kone, has been included in Man Utd’s Premier League squad list for the upcoming season following the end of the transfer window.Under-21 goalkeeper Dermot Mee was also registered as a fourth-choice goalkeeper as one of the 22 stars registered in the over 21 bracket of the squad registration.The quality from the academy has been laid bare this week after Mainoo and Garnacho were nominated for the Kopa Trophy and ex-United star Angel Gomes made his England debut.READ MORE SUN STORIESErik ten Hag’s senior team won 3-0 at Southampton in today’s early kick-off, with goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.They were in desperate need of a win following back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Liverpool before the international break. More

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      Mikel Arteta reveals why it took him only TEN SECONDS to know for sure he had to bring Raheem Sterling to Arsenal

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta revealed it only took 10 seconds to convince him to sign Raheem Sterling because he saw immense “hunger” in the ex-Chelsea star.Sterling, 29, joined the Gunners on loan from the Blues during the final hours of transfer deadline day last month after he fell out of favour at Stamford Bridge.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta knew he should sign Raheem Sterling in just 10 secondsCredit: GettyArteta signed Sterling for Arsenal after seeing immense hunger in the wingerCredit: GettySterling joined Arsenal on loan from Chelsea on transfer deadline dayCredit: APThe winger and Arteta spoke on the phone and he knew almost right away that the Chelsea ace would be perfect for his squad.The Spanish tactician and Sterling worked together at Manchester City when the former was Pep Guardiola’s assistant manager.And the 42-year-old coach is adamant that a reunion at the Emirates will be successful because the England international “really wants it”.Arteta said: “The first call I had with him, I knew in the first 10 seconds we have to bring him because he really wanted it. Read More on Arsenal”That was my only question mark: ‘What stage is he at in his career?'”After 10 seconds, I knew already before the next questions that we needed him here.”What I see is hunger. He’s a player that wants to play every minute of every game.”You can feel it walking through the door. We are better with him. He’s going to make us better.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSterling is in line for an Arsenal debut on Sunday in the North London Derby at Tottenham.Arteta will need the ex-Liverpool star to shine as he faces quite a few problems heading to the clash with Spurs.Raheem Sterling showing off skills in Arsenal training sessionThe Gunners will be without the suspended Declan Rice and the injured Mikel Merino, while captain Martin Odegaard and summer signing Riccardo Calafiori pose as doubts. More

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      Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas names his left-field pick to replace Martin Odegaard for North London derby vs Tottenham

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      ARSENAL legend Cesc Fabregas suggested 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri could replace Martin Odegaard in the North London Derby.The Gunners face rivals Tottenham on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but may be without Odegaard, 25, who poses as a major doubt.Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas suggested Ethan Nwaneri may replace Martin OdegaardCredit: RexFabregas believes Nwaneri could take Odegaard’s place in the North London DerbyCredit: GettyOdegaard may miss Sunday’s derby with Tottenham due to injuryCredit: GettyThe playmaker suffered an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League match with Austria on Monday.The ex-Real Madrid star limped off the pitch in tears after a rough challenge from Christoph Baumgartner.The Norway international was later seen on crutches while boarding a flight back to London.However, manager Mikel Arteta, who is also without the suspended Declan Rice and injured Mikel Merino, isn’t ruling Odegaard out of the weekend clash yet.Read More on ArsenalFabregas, 37, believes Arteta still has options to fill in for the skipper, such as teenage attacking midfielder Nwaneri.The England Under-19 international made headlines in 2022 when he became the youngest ever player to compete in the Premier League at the age of 15 years and 181 days old in a 3-0 win at Brentford.The Arsenal legend also advised Arteta to try Leandro Trossard in midfield next to Thomas Partey and Jorginho.Fabregas told the Planet Premier League podcast: “I have no doubts that if Mikel puts him [Nwaneri] in the starting XI or even during the game it’s because he has seen that he’s good enough to make an impact.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Obviously the consequences of Rice and Odegaard being out helps and makes it a little bit faster than he would have liked but definitely it means that he is on his mind.”If he’s part of the squad it’s because he really believes that he can bring something to the table.Mikel Arteta signs three-year Arsenal contract amid fears he would join Barcelona in boost ahead of North London derby”I also would like to see Trossard in midfield. I know he likes to come from the wing but he has the capabilities and qualities to play that role of Odegaard. A little more offensive midfielder, No8, No10.”I think he’s got the qualities to do that. Probably [Thomas] Partey and Jorginho will be the other two midfielders if I am not mistaken. “But overall, it’s great to see young players making it into the Premier League.”Nwaneri could link up with Thomas Partey and Jorginho in midfield More

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      Arsenal boss Arteta refuses to rule Martin Odegaard out of Tottenham clash as he says players are ‘always available’

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta is NOT ruling captain Martin Odegaard out of the North London Derby.The Gunners face rivals Tottenham on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but may be without Odegaard, 25, who poses as a massive doubt.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is not ruling Martin Odegaard out of the North London DerbyCredit: GettyOdegaard is facing a late decision after his injury during international dutyCredit: SplashThe playmaker suffered an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League clash with Austria on Monday.The ex-Real Madrid star limped off the pitch in tears following a rough challenge from Christoph Baumgartner.The Norway international was later seen on crutches while boarding a flight back to London.Arteta, however, revealed Arsenal doctors have yet to reach a final decision as to whether Odegaard will play against Spurs.Read More on ArsenalThe Spanish tactician hinted there will be a late call and left all potential scenarios open.Arteta said in his pre-match press conference: “We need some more tests. Let’s see what happens in the next day or so. This afternoon probably. “Let’s see the extent of the injury and how quickly we can get him back. Martin wants to be here every day but we have to wait and see.I leave that to the doctor. “He’s willing and he wants to be present in every game. We need to make sure we know first how good he is or not. Players with 48 hours are always available. Let’s see what happens.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArteta, who signed a new contract that ties him to the Emirates until 2027, is facing quite a midfield headache as Declan Rice is suspended and summer signing Mikel Merino is injured.The Arsenal manager may also have to make a late call on Riccardo Calafiori.Premier League panel reveal why referee was right to send off Arsenal star Declan Rice against BrightonCalafiori also picked up a knock during international duty with Italy after a freak clash with France ace Ousmane Dembele last week.Arteta said: “He’s another one where we’ll have to wait another day.” More

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      Tottenham vs Arsenal prediction: Free betting tips, odds and match preview for Sunday’s North London derby

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      SUPER SUNDAY returns with an almighty bang this weekend, kicking off with a highly-anticipated North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.SunSport betting experts have previewed the mammoth Premier League contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesTottenham vs Arsenal previewThis derby is always a belter but this one just feels a bit different.The changes in style of play for Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou have been huge and Arsenal’s pursuit of the title is constantly under the microscope.Added to the fact that the Gunners dropped points before the break, this one is huge for them.Tottenham have just four points to their name after their three league games having gone down 2-1 to Newcastle prior to the break.It’s not been a happy fixture for Spurs and their supporters in recent times, losing the last two at home with a draw at the Emirates sandwiching those.It’s four NLDs without a win for Spurs but they’d won three home derbies on the bounce prior to that and this looks a decent enough opportunity.That’s because the Gunners are without suspended Declan Rice and injured Martin Odegaard for the short trip.With Man City and Liverpool playing a day previously, the gap at the top could grow if Arsenal don’t take maximum points here.When is Tottenham vs Arsenal?Tottenham vs Arsenal will take place on Sunday, September 15It is scheduled to kick off at 14:00pm BSTThe encounter will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumWhat TV channel is Tottenham vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?Tottenham vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.Subscription members can also stream the entire action on the Sky Go app.Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.Tottenham vs Arsenal team newsMicky van de Ven could make a timely return to action having missed the Newcastle defeat and pulling out of the Netherlands squad in the international break.Dominic Solanke is expected to be fit too having missed the last two games but Yves Bissouma and Richarlison are set to miss out.Arsenal are without Declan Rice through suspension and have major injury doubts over other top stars.Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori were both injured on international duty, with the former expected to be out for a couple of weeks. Takehiro Tomiyasu, Kieran Tierney and Mikel Merino are all out.What are the odds for Tottenham vs Arsenal?Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Tottenham vs Arsenal betting tips and predictionsDouble bookedExcitement, passion, goals, tackles. It’s all expected in this fixture.But none more so than yellow cards – it’s an absolute certainty.Aussie Jarred Gillett is the man in the middle and has shown ten yellow cards in his two Premier League games so far.Thomas Partey could be isolated in the middle without usual figures Rice and Odegaard alongside him – and Cristian Romero is incredible value!Thomas Partey to be booked at 21/20 with William Hill – CLAIM HERECristian Romero to be booked at 11/8 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREAll squareArsenal can’t afford to drop more points behind their title rivals here.Spurs can’t afford to lose another derby against their closest rivals.With injuries and suspensions harming the Gunners, they might just need to settle for a point – so we’ve looked for a bit of value given goals are a certainty!Correct score to be 2-2 at 11/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. 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      Arsenal ‘snubbed chance to sign Victor Osimhen after Gunners placed price cap on new striker transfer’

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      ARSENAL turned down the opportunity to sign star striker Victor Osimhen in the summer because they thought he was too expensive.Osimhen, 25, has put the whole world on notice the last four years thanks to some stunning performances with Napoli whom he led to their first Serie A title in 33 years.Arsenal turned down the opportunity to sign Victor Osimhen in the summerCredit: RexArsenal opted against Osimhen because of his staggering release clauseCredit: GettyThe Nigeria international attracted immense interest this past summer transfer window and came close to Chelsea who made him their top target.The Blues made a final bid in the dying hours of the transfer market last month but did not hear back from the centre-forward, while there were even reports of club chiefs flying to Naples to hold talks.Osimhen ended up moving to Galatasaray on loan much to the surprise of everyone after he fell out of favour in Naples and new manager Antonio Conte gave his shirt number to Romelu Lukaku.According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal also had the chance to land the Nigerian.Read More on ArsenalHowever, the Gunners opted against meeting his staggering release clause, which is said to have cost £109million.The North Londoners also decided against going for a striker altogether with manager Mikel Arteta placing his faith on Kai Havertz as a false nine.That is despite Eddie Nketiah moving to Crystal Palace and Gabriel Jesus still dealing with fitness issues.Arsenal looked determined to land a centre-forward from the top shelf in the early days of the summer transfer window.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArteta’s side was strongly linked with the likes of Victor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko.But Gyokeres and Sesko ultimately stayed put at Sporting Lisbon and RB Leipzig respectively.How superstar Mikel Merino is the final piece of Arsenal’s jigsaw – City should watch outAccording to The Times, however, Arteta looks set to sign a star forward in the next two transfer windows after penning a new deal at the Emirates which ties him until 2027.That could see Arsenal going back for Sesko, while Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams and Bayern Munich ace Jamal Musiala have also been linked. More

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      Arsenal star Jorginho, 32, reveals shock retirement plan and admits ‘I’m in trouble’ after getting taste for new job

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      ARSENAL ace Jorginho revealed he is planning to transition to coaching after his retirement.The 32-year-old has become a key figure in the Gunners’ dressing room ever since his arrival from rivals Chelsea in January 2023.Arsenal ace Jorginho is planning to pursue coaching after his retirementCredit: GettyJorginho was initially against becoming a manager but Arsenal changed his mindCredit: GettyAnd the new surroundings at the Emirates changed his mind on something he was adamantly against for many years.The midfielder insisted that he doesn’t want to become a manager once he rolls credits on his career.Arsenal chiefs asked him if he wanted to pursue coaching badges upon his arrival and he initially declined as he stayed true to his previous assertions. The Italy international, however, ultimately caved in and started gaining his credentials.Read More on ArsenalAnd the ex-Napoli star soon found himself “in trouble” as he ended up enjoying the experience and now looks set to follow in the footsteps of his current boss Mikel Arteta.Jorginho told the Seaman Says podcast: “Because of how I am and how much I love the game, my friends back home, my family, since I was 18 or 19, they were always like, ‘You’re going to be a coach’.”And I was like, ‘No way, I want to be involved in football, but no hope or chance I’ll be a coach’.”Then I came to Arsenal and they asked me if you wanted to do badges and I said, ‘No, I don’t want to be a coach’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”After some encouragement I did them and in the first session I was saying, ‘Oh no why did I do this, now I’m in trouble’. And I think I I’ll go for it [a coaching career] now.”To be on the pitch, with the players, I fell in love with it. It was so satisfying, when you see things coming up and working out how you expected, it was so good.Former Chelsea team-mates Mason Mount and Jorginho embrace after Man Utd’s pre-season defeat to Arsenal “Being on the pitch, seeing the stuff there is different, but it’s really good.”Jorginho has amassed a total of one goal and three assists in 52 appearances at Arsenal.The Italian is likely to start on Sunday’s North London Derby at Tottenham as Declan Rice is suspended, Mikel Merino is injured and captain Martin Odegaard poses as a major doubt. More