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      Arsenal in talks with Hector Bellerin over terminating his £110k-a-week contract with Real Betis targeting free transfer

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      HECTOR BELLERIN’S agent is reportedly pushing for Arsenal to release the right-back to that he can return to Real Betis.The 27-year-old starred on loan at his boyhood club last season where he featured in 32 games in all competitions.
      Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin is keen to return to boyhood club Real BetisCredit: Getty
      Spain international Bellerin impressed during his loan spell at Betis last seasonCredit: Getty
      He even helped the Seville outfit win the Copa del Rey, which was the club’s first major trophy in 17 years.
      Bellerin has made no secret of his desire to return to Betis having posted an emotional letter to their fans in May.
      The Spain international even broke down in tears after their last home game of the 2021-22 season.
      With the player having no intention to see out the final year of his contract at the Emirates, an exit is on the cards.
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      Bellerin is one of seven Arsenal players up for sale, but Betis are claimed to be unwilling to fork out a fee.
      They are instead hoping the Gunners and Bellerin agree to mutually terminate his contract.
      According to El Chiringuito, his agent Albert Botines will be speaking with Arsenal to agree to release him.
      It has been claimed that Botines will be heading to London this week to discuss his future.
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      And Arsenal could agree to his demand to get Bellerin’s £110,000-a-week wages off their books if they are unable to get a fee for the ex-Barcelona academy ace.
      The Spanish news outlet has also stated that Betis would then be ready to snap him up on a free transfer.
      They are prepared to offer him either a three or four-year deal at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
      Arsenal technical director Edu told SunSport in July how it makes sense for the club to cancel contracts if a player is 26 or older and isn’t performing.
      He also said: “I know it’s strange to go to the board and tell them, ‘Sometimes it’s  better to pay a player to leave than to keep them’.
      “I realise that hurts and some people say that it’s expensive — but you have to take the problem out.”
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      Bellerin is not in the plans of former team-mate Mikel Arteta, with the defender not named in their matchday squad for Friday’s 2-0 win against Crystal Palace.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu and Cedric Soares are ahead of Bellerin in the pecking order, with centre-back Ben White even preferred instead to cover at full-back. More

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      Arsenal boost as Brooke Norton-Cuffy signs new contract with 18-year-old set to join EFL side on loan transfer

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      ARSENAL starlet Brooke Norton-Cuffy has reportedly penned a new long-term contract at the Emirates following his loan spell at Lincoln.The 18-year-old starred during the second half of last season at the League One outfit where he scored once in 17 matches.
      Brooke Norton-Cuffy is claimed to have signed a new long-term deal with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Gunners right-back Norton-Cuffy impressed during his loan at Lincoln last campaignCredit: Getty
      He then impressed at the European Under-19 Championship earlier this summer where he helped the Young Lions beat Israel in the final.
      It was claimed in March how a new deal was on the cards for the teenager, who is highly-rated in North London.
      And now The Athletic have stated the right-back has put pen-to-paper on a new contract.
      Arsenal were keen to extend his stay with the defender attracting plenty of interest having entered the last 12 months of his previous deal.
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      It has been said that the Gunners are likely to officially announce the extension later this week.
      They have also declared that the youngster could once again depart the club on a temporary switch.
      A move to a Championship side has been mooted for Norton-Cuffy, who joined Arsenal from Chelsea when he was 12.
      His former Lincoln boss Michael Appleton, now in charge at Blackpool, has tipped Norton-Cuffy to have a huge future at Arsenal.
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      He told Lincolnshire Live in March: “I don’t want Arsenal ringing me up saying ‘what have you said that for?’
      “But I’ve been saying it behind the scenes, I think he will play for Arsenal’s first team on a regular basis.
      “It might not be for a couple of years but it’s definitely going to happen.
      “He’ll hopefully continue his progression over the next few games.
      “There’s one or two things that I think I can help him with, but by the time he goes back to Arsenal, he’ll be much better.”
      Teenager Norton-Cuffy helped England win the European Under-19 Championship earlier this summerCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal and Liverpool ‘line up Yeremy Pino transfer’ with Villarreal ready to sell winger, 19, for right price

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      ARSENAL and Liverpool are reportedly lining up a move for Villarreal star Yeremy Pino, with the Spanish club prepared to sell at the right price. The 19-year-old is seen as one of their future stars after coming through their youth team.
      Yeremy, or Yeremi, Pino has caught the eyes of scouts from EnglandCredit: Getty
      The club were not expecting any moves for him and the Premier League interest has reportedly caught them by surprise.
      They are keen to hang on to their teen prospect but acknowledge that England’s big clubs may have too much money to resist.
      AS report that Villarreal have recently become aware of the interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
      The report states that a big offer would lead to a “difficult decision” for the Yellow Submarine.
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      Pino’s release clause is reportedly around £67million, which would represent a huge outlay for either Arsenal or Liverpool.
      But AS say he is seen as one of the “jewels of the yellow crown” and there is much excitement about his development.
      If Villarreal were to recoup the cash, the money could go towards a permanent move for Tottenham’s out of favour midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso.
      At the moment he is set to join Unai Emery’s team on loan again after impressing in the second half of last season.
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      Reports suggest they would be able to land him permanently for £12.6m at the end of the agreement as part of the draft loan terms.
      Arsenal and Liverpool have both already spent part of this window drafting in youngsters for the future.
      The Gunners signed Brazilian wonderkid Marquinhos in June on a long-term contract.
      The talented 19-year-old has already earned comparisons to his countryman Douglas Costa.
      Meanwhile Liverpool managed to land Fulham’s winger Fabio Carvalho on a free this summer.
      The Portuguese teen took the Championship by storm last season and netted 10 goals and managed eight assists. More

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      Arsenal star Lucas Torreira finally ends Emirates hell with £5m transfer to Galatasaray who also snap-up Dries Mertens

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      LUCAS TORREIRA has finally ended his Arsenal hell by completing a move to Galatasaray.Torreira spent last season on loan with Fiorentina where he wanted to remain following a successful spell in Italy.
      Lucas Torreira has completed a move to Galatasary after months of speculation surrounding his futureCredit: AFP
      The midfielder was spotted in Instanbul draped in a Galatasaray scarf along with fellow new signing Dries MertensCredit: beINSPORTS @FabrizioRomano
      But he was forced to return to the Emirates as the Serie A side failed to trigger his release clause due to a price disparity.
      Nonetheless, the Uruguayan midfield rock made it clear there was no chance of him staying at Arsenal beyond the summer.
      This led to Galatasaray making a swoop for the disgruntled midfielder.
      He was poised to complete the move in early August after agreeing a three-year deal with the Super Lig titans.
      But the transfer was thrown into chaos when Torreira allegedly refused to board the plane taking him to Turkey.
      However, any doubts Torreira initially had have been cast aside as he was spotted at a Turkish airport draped in a Galatasaray scarf upon agreeing personal terms with the club, the Daily Mail reported.
      And he’s set to be unveiled by the club this week once his medical is completed.
      The Gunners have been appeased by the £5.5million Galatasary will pay them for Torreira, the report adds.
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      Torreira will be joined at the Nef Stadyumu by former Chelsea target Dries Mertens.
      Mertens also jetted into Instanbul to complete his switch from Napoli to Galatasaray.
      The Blues were keeping tabs on the striker, along with new signing Kalidou Koulibaly a few years ago.
      But a move never materialised, and now Mertens is poised to pen a one-year contract with Galatasaray which includes the option to extend for another term, Football Italia reported.
      The 35-year-old was also being chased by Juventus, Lazio, and Inter Milan, but opted to leave Italy as he didn’t want to play against Napoli with a rival team, it was added. More

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      ‘Always rated him…’ – Arsenal fans in disbelief as Nuno Tavares scores SCREAMER on debut for loan club Marseille

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      NUNO TAVARES showed Arsenal fans what they are missing as he scored a screamer on his debut on loan at Marseille.Tavares, 22, helped L’OM thrash Reims 4-1 at the Veldrome in their first Ligue 1 match of the season.

      Arsenal loanee Nuno Tavares scored a wondergol on his Marseille debutCredit: Reuters
      Nuno Tavares’ goal on his Marseille debut impressed Arsenal fans
      The left-back netted the French giants’ second, which practically ended their opponents’ hopes of getting back in the game after Wout Faes’ own goal, in the first half.
      The Portugal Under-21 international picked up a long ball by Leonardo Balerdi down the left flank and danced around Reims’ defenders.
      The 22-year-old took the ball to the edge of the box and fired a thunderous right-footed shot that hit Patrick Pentz’s bottom left corner in the first minute of stoppage time.
      Arsenal fans were in awe of the full-back’s wondergoal following a hapless debut season at the Emirates that convinced manager Mikel Arteta to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko to compete with Kieran Tierney.
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      Tavares was considered a flop upon his departure for Marseille but the Gunners’ faithful took to Twitter to express their hope he will return a changed man, just like William Saliba did.
      This fan tweeted: “Always rated him tbf.”
      Another posted: “Love him and yes…get the experience.”
      A third wrote: “This bloke will come back to us as an absolute monster, mark my words, raw talent who needs a season or two away from the club, sounds familiar.”
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      This fan said: “He is going to come back bigger and stronger like Saliba.”
      And that one tweeted: “Bring him back to do RB [right-back].”
      But Tavares wasn’t the only Arsenal loanee to mark his debut with a goal in Marseille.
      Folarin Balogun came off the bench and scored Reims’ one and only goal to ease the pain, while Luis Suarez’s brace sealed the hosts’ triumph. More

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      ‘Arsenal will blow teams away’ – Man Utd legend Gary Neville won over by Gunners’ new-look front-four after Palace win

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      GARY NEVILLE has warned the Premier League that Arsenal will be a real threat this year. Following on from their opening day victory against Crystal Palace Neville lavished praise on The Gunners, revealing his thoughts on Arsenal’s new-look front-four.
      Arsenal celebrate a goal during their win against Crystal PalaceCredit: AFP
      Gabriel Jesus appears to have fit like a glove into Arsenal’s attackCredit: Getty
      Gary Neville has warned Arsenal’s front-four will be among the deadliest in the leagueCredit: Getty
      He told Sky Sports: “I think the way in which Arsenal play will mean there is no problem for (Gabriel) Jesus to play in the left channel or the right channel if he sees an opportunity.
      “They have the ability to interchange and that front-four are so exciting. They’ll cause massive problems.
      “They were electric in that first 15-20 minutes and they will blow teams away.”
      Gabriel Martinelli’s header and a Marc Guehi own goal either side of half-time saw Arsenal triumph over The Eagles, who have been known to be somewhat of a bogey team for them over the years.
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      Mikel Arteta has splashed the cash once again this summer, bringing in nearly £120million worth of talent to bolster his squad.
      Former Manchester City forward Jesus is arguably the most important of these, with the Brazilian expected to add goals where Alexandre Lacazette could not while providing a potent attacking presence.
      Despite not scoring on his debut, Jesus looked sharp and was given a glowing review in SunSport’s player ratings.
      Goals will almost certainly come his way as the season progresses, and Arteta hopes the £45m man can fire them into the top four by the end of the season.
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      Ex-Manchester United captain Neville added: “Lots of teams they will be two or three up and they will kill a lot of teams off and we’ll see more of that.
      “They’ve got outstanding players and they do play a bit like Man City’s front players in the way they play.
      “They play in that clever little way, make the extra pass, those little sort of underlaps and overlaps at the edge of the box.
      “Arteta obviously working with Pep Guardiola (had influence) and Arteta said something before the game which will stick with me.
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      “He said ‘I feel they’re now at the level I wanted’.”
      Arsenal’s next test will be the visit of Leicester City to the Emirates stadium next week. More

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      Arsenal star William Saliba hungry for more after a man of the match debut display led to Rio Ferdinand comparison

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      WILLIAM SALIBA is hungry for more chances in an Arsenal shirt after a man of the match display on his long awaited debut.Gunners fans finally got to see the French defender, 21, play a competitive game in their opening day victory at Crystal Palace – three years after he first joined the club.
      The French centre-back thoroughly impressed against Palace on Friday nightCredit: EPA
      Saliba produced some superb statistics on the opening day of the Premier League
      Saliba has spent the last few seasons on loan back in France but looks primed for the Premier League after a superb first outing at Selhurst Park.
      The towering centre-back dominated Palace’s forward line and showed resilience when the Eagles were piling on the pressure late on.
      Saliba’s showing was so good that Gary Neville compared the Arsenal man to Manchester United legend and former teammate Rio Ferdinand.
      The Sky Sports pundit said: “I was massively impressed by him. He reminded me of a young Rio Ferdinand.
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      “He’s such a young defender at 21. Getting through that second half, when Arsenal weren’t at their best, would have been the most pleasing thing for Mikel Arteta.”
      Following his sensational display, Saliba said: “I’ve waited a long time, but we [did it] in my first ever game, and I am so happy.
      “It’s very good when you start to have your first [chance] in this amazing club. So I am so happy, and hungry for more.
      “It was very good because we start with a win and a clean sheet.
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      “It was a tough game, but we won at the end, so very good.”
      Patrick Vieira’s side dominated large parts of the second half but were denied by Gunners keeper Aaron Ramsdale when they managed to craft a chance.
      Their inability to defend set pieces last season has also continued this term with Gabriel Martinelli left unmarked at a corner to head in the opener.
      The Eagles responded well to the goal but could not make the most of their control.
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      Joachim Andersen said: “We need to be better at taking our chances.
      “When you have good periods we have to take our chances. We missed a bit of killer instinct in the last action, in their box and in our own.
      “We need to work on that.” More

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      Arsenal verdict: Arteta plan to take Gunners to next level might just work as Jesus & Zinchenko instil winning mentality

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      WHAT a difference a year makes.It was 12 months ago that Arsenal opened the new Premier League season with a chaotic defeat to new boys Brentford – things feel a lot different now after launching with a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace.
      Striker Gabriel Jesus evades Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick DoucoureCredit: Reuters
      Oleksandr Zinchenko controls the ball ahead of Eagles’ attacker Jordan Ayew in a pretty impressive debut for the Arsenal widemanCredit: Getty
      Star signing Gabriel Jesus celebrates Arsenal’s opener from Gabriel MartinelliCredit: Reuters
      After a big spending summer and scintillating pre-season build-up Mikel Arteta had pledged to take his side to the next level.
      Key to the step up are the arrivals of Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City.
      On this evidence, the plan may just work.
      Jesus, signed for £45million from The Etihad, was at it from the off, charging forward and wriggling through red and blue shirts before seeing his effort blocked.
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      The loose ball fell to Gabriel Martinelli, who fired wide of the far post when he really should have tucked it away.
      Martinelli made up for that error with the opener, however, with Zinchenko playing a role.
      The Ukrainian full-back, impressive and intelligent throughout, met Bukayo Saka’s deep corner and headed back across goal for Martinelli to convert a free header.
      Arteta’s side dominated the opening half-an-hour or so but either side of the break things opened up with Palace creating chances for Odsonne Edouard and Eberechi Eze – both of which Aaron Ramsdale was equal to.
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      Arsenal had to ride their luck at times but, as the Eagles tried to turn the screw late on the Gunners managed to hold them back – with William Saliba particularly impressive at the back on his long awaited debut.
      As Palace ramped up the pressure, Arteta reacted by sending on Kieran Tierney to try and shore things up.
      Within minutes Saka had shot up the other end to seal the victory and leave them top of the table on the opening night.
      It could have been more bombastic and convincing, but Arteta will have seen plenty of encouragement in the opening half that his side could blow a few teams away this season while there was also a touch of steel at times.
      The Spaniard will head back across London much happier than this time last year.
      The Gunners celebrate Gabriel Martinelli’s opener at Selhurst ParkCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Gabriel Martinelli bagged the first goal of the Prem season on 47 minutesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More