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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

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      Newcastle keen on free transfer for France star Marcus Thuram as Eddie Howe considers January talks

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      NEWCASTLE may bid for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram in January.Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs are also keen on the son of France legend Lilian.
      Thuram’s impressive form has seen him make France’s World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Thuram, 25, has 13 goals in 17 games this term and is in Les Bleus’ World Cup squad.
      His contract is due to expire in the summer and it means he is free to talk to clubs outside Germany from January.
      Newcastle’s Saudi owners are happy to back Eddie Howe’s surprise crack at the Premier League’s top four and have the cash to launch a big bid.
      Another player Newcastle are reportedly in talks to sign is Argentine wonderkid Maximo Perrone.
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      The Velez midfielder has impressed this season in the defensive midfield role and has been the bright spark for the 26th-placed side in the Primera Division.
      The 19-year-old’s good form has attracted the interest of Newcastle, who have opened negotiations over a £12million deal with his club, according to Argentine outlet Diario Popular.
      The report suggests that the midfielder has a clause in his contract worth £7.8m, but an agreement between the club and player not to increase it means Newcastle will have to negotiate a higher fee.
      This agreement has likely come into place as Perrone’s contract with Velez is set to expire at the end of 2023.
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      Despite only playing 33 games in the top division in Argentina, he is very highly rated, as Newcastle are believed to be willing to match the £12m demands.
      Perrone could therefore become the latest young Argentine talent to make his way to England.
      And Toon fans will be hoping any new signings can help maintain their Champions League push. More

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      Ajax reveal why they refused to sell Lisandro Martinez to Arsenal before approving Man Utd transfer

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      AJAX chief Edwin van der Sar has explained why he refused to sell Lisandro Martinez to Arsenal – only to then do a deal with Manchester United.Martinez, 24, has been a sure-fire hit at Old Trafford following his £57million move from the Dutch capital.
      Ajax have revealed why they sold Lisandro Martinez to Man Utd and not AjaxCredit: AFP
      Former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag made it clear he wanted to raid his old side for the Argentina centre-back.
      However, he almost missed out after rivals Arsenal came steaming in with a tempting offer.
      Fortunately for Ten Hag, Ajax were in no mood to strike a deal with the Gunners.
      And shortly after, United had a bid accepted to make Martinez a new Red Devil.
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      He has since become a fan favourite at Old Trafford with some inspired performances.
      But Arsenal won’t mind too much, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba forming a fine partnership for the title chasers.
      Ajax transfer guru Van der Sar has now explained why he rejected Arsenal’s bid, claiming it was too low to bother negotiating over.
      Meanwhile, former side United were willing to pay over the odds to get a deal done, and Ajax decided it was in their best interests to accept.
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      Van der Sar told the Athletic: “Arsenal came earlier for Lisandro, but it was an amount where we said, ‘Thank you very much for the offer, but we’d rather keep the player than start negotiating’.
      “With United, it was a little bit different. Over the years we have had a few conversations: Daley Blind, Donny van de Beek. My job is making sure I make the best decisions for Ajax.”
      Martinez wasn’t the only Ajax player Ten Hag ended up signing, with Brazilian winger Antony joining for £85m late in the window.
      Edwin van der Sar admits United’s offer was too good to turn downCredit: Getty
      Van der Sar reckons Antony can become a world-class playerCredit: Getty
      And Van der Sar again admits he only did business with United as the transfer fee was too good to turn down.
      He added: “They’re good players. Erik knew them, they fit with his playing style. He wanted the players, we didn’t want to lose them so… you put a high price on them.
      “When you want a player, you probably pay a little bit more. For me, it was a fair negotiation with Richard and John Murtough, and that was it.
      “Managers like the players they work with, the type of football Erik wanted to play, and with Martinez there he has shown his worth now.
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      “[Antony is] still young, still potential. We would have liked to keep him here one year longer – there was not a dire need to sell him, we had money in the bank.
      “But the fee got so high. We challenged United to go as far as possible. They have a potential world star.” More

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      Hector Bellerin voted Barcelona’s WORST transfer by fans following summer move from Arsenal

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      HECTOR BELLERIN has been named Barcelona’s worst transfer by fans after his summer switch from Arsenal.The former Gunner moved to the La Liga giants on a free transfer after his contract in North London was terminated.
      Hector Bellerin has struggled to impress since joining BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Bellerin signed a one-year deal at the Nou Camp, but the return to his boyhood club has not gone as successfully as he would have hoped for.
      Having only made five appearances for Barcelona, three of which were starts, he has failed to make the right-back spot his own.
      Since mid-September, Bellerin has only managed 20 minutes of playing time due to injury and has been on the bench for the club’s last four matches.
      To make matters worse for the defender, Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo asked fans to rate Barcelona’s summer business out of ten, a test that he has not done well in.
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      While former Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski scored an impressive 9.32 out of 10, Bellerin was only awarded a shocking 4.42 rating.
      Lewandowski was the clear favourite to get the highest approval rating as he has scored 18 goals in his first 19 appearances for the club.
      But other players such as Chelsea transfer target Jules Kounde scored an impressive 7.82.
      Bellerin is closer to former AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie who, after 13 appearances in all competitions and one goal, was rated at 5.38.
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      Bellerin was hopeful of extending his stay with the Blaugrana as he told Radio Catalunya earlier this month: “I want to sign a new deal as I want to stay here at Barca, I’m really happy.”
      But that might be an unfulfilled wish of the Spaniard, as there are already reports surfacing that Barcelona have decided not to renew his deal, according to AS. More

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      Santi Cazorla wants incredible Arsenal return to link up with ‘best friend’ Mikel Arteta after transfer exit in 2008

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      FORMER Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has admitted he would like “to come back” to the club.The Spanish fan-favourite left the Gunners for Villarreal in 2018 after spending six brilliant seasons at the Emirates Stadium.
      Santi Cazorla has admitted that he would like to come back to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta and Cazorla played together at the Gunners under Arsene WengerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The 37-year-old is now with Qatari side Al Sadd and is looking ahead to the next stage in his career.
      Cazorla still holds the Gunners close to his heart as he keeps tabs on them and has said that he would be interested in working for the club again.
      He told the Daily Mail: “My dream was to play more and more years for [Arsenal].
      “Of course, I would like to come back, I have to wait if the club thinks about me, if I can help in something – as a coach or a sporting director.”
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      Cazorla is close friends with current Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who he has revealed helped him settle into life at Arsenal following his move from Malaga in 2012.
      He added: “When I arrived at Arsenal, I didn’t speak English – nothing.
      “I remember on the first day he [Arteta] was there to welcome me and after that, he was very important every day.
      “One of the best friends I have in football.”
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      So maybe there is a chance for Cazorla, if his friend Arteta can find some space for him at the club.
      Cazorla starred for Arsenal during his time at the club as he played 180 times.
      During this period he managed to score 29 goals and assist 45, and he helped the club win two FA Cups. More

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      Arsenal told to pay £88.8m to land Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer as Shakhtar Donetsk compare him to Antony, Grealish & Sancho

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      ARSENAL have been told to pay £88.8million if they want to land Mykhaylo Mudryk.The Ukrainian wonderkid has dazzled for Shakhtar Donetsk this season, attracting plenty of interest in the process.
      Myhaylo Mudryk has impressed in the Champions League this seasonCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are keen to land a winger in January to aid their title push – with Mudryk near the top of their wishlist.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Gunners chiefs are willing to inject a further £50m into the transfer kitty to help Mikel Arteta bolster his squad mid-season.
      But it will take much more than that to sign Mudryk.
      Speaking to The Athletic, Shakhtar director of football Dario Srna said: “If somebody wants to buy Mudryk, they must pay huge, huge, huge money. Otherwise the president of the club (Rinat Akhmetov) will not sell him.
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      “All the clubs must respect the President, respect Shakhtar and in the end they must respect Mykhaylo Mudryk, who is one of the best players I saw. The price is so big.”
      In determining an £88.8m price tag – Srna pointed to the exorbitant fees splashed out on what he deems to be similar talents.
      He added: “The market is deciding the price — not me.
      “Antony, Grealish, they are players of more than €100m (£88.8m) and for me, Mudryk does not have less quality than them.
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      “This is the last two transfers in the past year, in more or less the same positions. Sancho from Borussia Dortmund.
      “We want just respect. The market is deciding the price, not me, it shows which kind of players cost this kind of money.”
      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 – as well as the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Speaking earlier this week, 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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      Man Utd join Arsenal in Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer race with Erik ten Hag keeping tabs of Shakhtar Donetsk winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Arsenal in keeping tabs on Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhaylo Mudryk.The 21-year-old Ukrainian wonderkid has been in sensational form this season, impressing in the Champions League.
      Mykhaylo Mudryk is being tracked by Manchester United and ArsenalCredit: Getty
      He scored three times during the group stages, and was watched by Europe’s elite while netting against Celtic in September.
      SunSport understands United have been tracking Mudryk for a while now, with scouts keeping watch.
      Their Premier League rivals Arsenal are also believed to be interested as they look to add to their young squad.
      But Erik ten Hag has been keen on the winger since his days as Ajax boss.
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      However, Shakhtar are reluctant to sell one of their prized assets on the cheap, and would demand a substantial fee.
      It is unlikely United will go for him in January, after having huge investment in the squad over the past summer.
      His ability to play on the wing and in the number ten role are big pluses for the Ukraine international.
      The Red Devils have also looked at AC Milan star Rafael Leao as another potential target.
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      But Chelsea are thought to be frontrunners to sign the 23-year-old Portugal star in January.
      Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial’s futures are still up in the air as their contracts run down. More

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      Arsenal were facing sickness bug ripping through Mikel Arteta’s side against Wolves with Xhaka and FOUR others ill

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      ARSENAL were ravaged with illness before their 2-0 win against Wolves with a number of top stars suffering from a sickness bug.The Gunners moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League following the win, ensuring their place at the top of the tree for Christmas.
      Xhaka was suffering with illness before the Wolves gameCredit: Getty
      The Swiss star was withdrawn early on in the first halfCredit: Getty
      Arteta confirmed his squad was hit with illnessCredit: Getty
      But it didn’t come without challenges, with a sickness bug hitting top Arsenal star Granit Xhaka and four others.
      Boss Mikel Arteta reverted to his strongest XI after their midweek EFL Cup exit to Brighton, but he was forced to bring Xhaka off after just 16 minutes.
      The Switzerland captain and Arsenal fan favourite was not nursing an injury, but instead was hunched over.
      Xhaka was replaced by Fabio Vieira, and following the win, Arteta confirmed the squad had been hit with a sickness bug.
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      Speaking to Sky Sports News after the game, Arteta said: “He wasn’t feeling good, he was sick.
      “He could not carry on. Unfortunately we have another four players with the same symptoms, so I don’t know exactly what happened.
      “There were a few players not feeling great. Obviously we could not make three or four substitutions during that period.
      “The good thing was that under the context, playing every three days, away from home, we still manage to come here and play well and win the game.”
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      Arteta continued: “He’s fine, he wasn’t feeling good and for Granit to put his hand up and say: ‘I need to come off’. He wasn’t feeling good at all.
      “We had a few boys with some tummy issues and obviously we cannot change three or four in the first half, but I’m delighted that we adapted to those circumstances and we managed to win the game.
      “Not overnight. I think it was after the pre-match meal but I didn’t even know about it.
      “And the doctor was trying to get some place sorted, because they weren’t feeling good.” More