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      Vinicius’ bumper Real Madrid contract, Salah’s Chelsea deal EXCLUSIVE, Raphinha latest – updates

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      RICHARLISON will sign for Tottenham and finally play Champions League football, after a £50million fee was agreed with Everton.PSG are willing to sell his Brazil team-mate Neymar this summer, according to reports.
      The Parisian club are said to be after a buyer for the Brazilian because he has a clause in his contract that will see it extended to 2027 on £600,000-a-week wages if they don’t sell him by NEXT Friday.
      Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund have slapped a huge £103m asking price on teen sensation Jude Bellingham.
      Barcelona are reportedly close to signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich for around £43 million this summer.
      The Spanish giants have put him top of their transfer list and are doing everything they can to land their man.
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      Tottenham close in on Lenglet
      Tottenham are reportedly on the verge of clinching a loan deal for Barcelona star Clement Lenglet.
      And Di Marzio claims Lenglet has been chosen by the Spurs boss for a north London summer switch.
      Marseille were thought to be leading the race for Lenglet, who’s been capped 15 times by France.
      But Italian tactician Conte has stormed in late on.
      And Lenglet is now set to ply his trade in the Premier League as Spurs’ new left-sided centre-half.
      Fulham face Manor Solomon loss
      Fulham are facing the prospect of losing out on forward Manor Solomon with French club Nice attempting to hijack the deal.
      The Israel international has been a long term target for boss Marco Silva and is close to joining the Cottagers from Ukrainian side Shakthar Donetsk.
      Silva’s side have all but agreed a deal worth around £7million for the 22-year-old but have not yet fully completed.
      Sources close to the player believe that all aspects are ready to go on the deal and that they are just awaiting the final seal from Fulham.
      As the newly promoted side delay, however, Nice are trying to muscle in.
      The Ligue 1 side, owned by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, have offered a bigger fee to Shakthar and a larger wage to Solomon than that on offer from West London.
      Solomon, however, would still prefer a switch to the Premier League but is beginning to consider other options should Fulham continue to delay.
      Pickford set for new contract
      Everton are are reportedly in talks with Jordan Pickford over a new long-term deal.
      The Mail claims Pickford is now set to be rewarded with a lucrative fresh contract.
      The England No1, 28, hast two years left to run on his current deal.
      Frank Lampard is a huge fan of Pickford, who cost £30million from Sunderland in 2017.
      And he wants the stopper to commit his golden years at Goodison Park ahead of a summer rebuild.
      Ronaldo to Sporting Lisbon?
      Sporting Lisbon director of football Hugo Viana has refused to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club.
      He told Sky Sports on a possible summer move: “Not now, I don’t think that will be possible.
      “But we never know. He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future.
      “I don’t want to talk a lot about that because when we speak about Cristiano it is quite different.
      “I think he has one more year on his contract, so whatever he decides, let’s see.”
      Brentford eye ex-United flop
      Brentford are plotting a swoop for ex-Manchester United flop Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
      The goalkeeper moved to Old Trafford back in 2014 from Serbian club Vojvodina.
      He then suffered work permit issues that prevented him from making an appearance for the club.
      And that led to his departure from United just a year later having failed to make any impact.
      Now TuttoSport claims that Brentford are lining up a bid to give the now Torino stopper a second shot at the Premier League.
      Chelsea face Raphinha coup
      Chelsea are fighting Barcelona’s 11th-hour attempt to sign Raphinha.
      Blues owner Todd Boehly looked like he had bagged the Brazil winger after agreeing a £55million deal with Leeds.
      But having seen off interest from rivals Arsenal, Boehly now faces the threat of losing out to Barcelona.
      Raphinha’s agent Deco, who played for both Barca and Chelsea, was spotted at the Spanish giants’ offices on Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to engineer a move.
      Richarlison to Tottenham confirmed
      Richarlison is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham TODAY after agreeing to move from Everton, according to reports.
      Spurs are still haggling with the Toffees over the final details of the deal, although a fee of around £50million and £10m in add-ons has been agreed in principle.
      Richarlison, 25, has settled on personal terms with Tottenham and is eager to make the move.
      According to The Athletic, the Brazilian’s Spurs medical will take place today with a transfer imminent.
      The forward is eager to test himself at the highest level, and will be able to play Champions League football for the first time with Spurs.
      Rangers face transfer battle
      Four Euro clubs are keen to beat Rangers to sign Antonio Colak.
      SunSport understands the PAOK striker is a target for Copenhagen, Panathinaikos, Real Mallorca and his former club Malmo as the race for the £2.5million-rated Croatian international, 28, hots up.
      But it’s understood the Light Blues remain favourites with the frontman clear Ibrox is his favoured destination if a deal can be agreed with the Greeks.
      We revealed Gers had made an improved £2m offer plus bonuses in a bid to prise Colak away from PAOK’s Dutch pre-season camp.
      But that too has been rejected with PAOK chiefs adamant about the deal matching what they paid Rijeka two years ago.
      Chelsea get De Ligt boost
      Chelsea have received a major boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt after Juventus’ CEO hinted that the star wants to leave.
      uventus chief Maurizio Arrivabene has appeared to have bolstered their hopes of landing De Ligt – saying they will be happy to do business as long as their asking price is met.
      He said: “It’s impossible to keep players when they want to leave the club – but all the three parties in the negotiations have to be satisfied.”
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      Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
      The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
      But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
      Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
      However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
      Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.
      Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku is back in Italy ahead of his return to Inter Milan and has proudly posed with a club scarf.
      The 29-year-old will link up with the San Siro outfit for a second time just a year after he re-joined Chelsea in a club-record £97.5million deal.
      But he failed to hit the heights expected of him at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel deeming him surplus to requirements.
      And Inter have been quick to secure his services with the Serie A giants agreeing a £6.9m season-long loan deal with the Blues.
      More on Martinez
      Arsenal’s opening bid of £26m was rejected – as was their second which was £8m higher.
      Their latest offer is a similar downpayment but with more add-ons – so that may not be enough to tempt Ajax to do business.
      They are now likely to wait to see if a firm offer comes in for Lisandro Martinez from United.
      He had previously indicated he was happy to join Arsenal but the prospect of re-uniting with his former boss Ten Hag at Old Trafford may change his mind.
      It would be a blow for Mikel Arteta who has also seen Chelsea move in for another of his key targets, Raphinha, in recent days.
      Spanish giants Barcelona are also in the race for the Brazilian who is rated at around £60m by his current club Leeds.
      Meanwhile United are happy with the way their move for Malacia is progressing – despite a late bid from Lyon to turn his head back towards them.
      He is expected to move to the North West and provide competition for Luke Shaw next season.

      S-mart money
      Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
      The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
      But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
      Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
      However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
      Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.

      Everton in talks for Winks
      Everton are likely to sign Harry Winks regardless of where Richarlison‘s future lies, according to Givemesport.
      The Brazilian international is being strongly linked with a move to Tottenham, with a potential swap deal involving Winks under consideration, but Jones is confident the midfielder will end up linking up with ex-teammate Dele Alli, no matter what happens with Richarlison.
      According to Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge, Spurs and Everton are in talks over Winks, although the north Londoners are pushing for a permanent transfer, while the Toffees are seeking a loan deal with an option to buy.
      Winks has already been told to find a new club by Tottenham and has been valued at around £20m.
      Meanwhile, the same outlet state that Spurs are interested in Richarlison and Anthony Gordon, as Conte hopes to provide squad depth ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League next term.

      Koul runnings
      Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Chelsea.
      It has been claimed that the Senegal international has been added to Thomas Tuchel’s shortlist in his quest to bolster his backline.
      The Blues boss is desperate for reinforcements in defence after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departed as free agents.
      Chelsea have been linked with a host of players, with the club reportedly having a £34million offer plus either Timo Werner or Christian Pulisic for Matthijs de Ligt rejected by Juventus.
      They are also understood to be keen on bringing Manchester City’s Nathan Ake back to Stamford Bridge.
      Meanwhile Sevilla star Jules Kounde remains of interest, however they face competition from Barcelona in the race to secure the Frenchman’s services.

      Tuchy subject
      Romelu Lukaku did not enjoy a successful return to Chelsea and part of the reason for his failure was his strained relationship with Thomas Tuchel.
      Lukaku, 29, first got on the wrong side of the German by publicly expressing his desire to return to Inter in a now infamous interview.
      In the same interview Lukaku also criticised Tuchel’s style of play, suggesting it restricted him to too few chances in front of goal.
      But Tuchel also irritated Lukaku with a jibe that poked fun at the striker’s relationship with his former manager Antonio Conte.
      According to Goal’s Nizaar Kinsella, Lukaku was left unhappy with Tuchel’s wind-up.
      Kinsella revealed: “To see him talk so highly of Inter [during the Sky Italia interview] was an insult to Chelsea fans. It broke the relationship with them.
      “And there was another incident behind the scenes that wasn’t televised or anything like that.
      “Someone told me that Lukaku and Tuchel were watching a Tottenham game and Tuchel said, ‘There’s your daddy’, about Antonio Conte.
      “It was just a joke, but apparently, it didn’t go down very well with Lukaku.”

      ICYMI
      PSG star Neymar has been informed by club chiefs he is no longer wanted at Parc des Princes, reports suggest.
      That is according to RMC Sport, who claim PSG are keen to rebuild without the star forward ahead of this coming season.
      The Brazil international has been linked with a summer exodus from Paris this summer with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United showing interest,
      United, Chelsea and Newcastle would be the only realistic transfer options for Neymar if he does leave PSG, whom he joined for a world record £200million in 2017.
      The Premier League trio are the only clubs with the financial might to meet the Parisians and the striker’s financial demands.

      Raph news
      Raphinha’s agent was spotted at the Nou Camp less than 24 hours after Chelsea appeared to move into pole position to sign the Leeds winger.
      The west Londoners dealt a hammer blow to Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Brazilian on Tuesday by tabling a bid north of £55million for his services.
      A deal has yet to be reached and talks with the player’s agent – former Barcelona ace Deco – are set to take place later this week.
      But Barca could be poised to land the winger after Deco was spotted at the Nou Camp with club chiefs Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany, Enric Masip and president Joan Laporta.
      Spanish journalist Victor Navvaro captured footage of the group leaving the stadium and shared it on Twitter.

      Spurs ‘set to snag genius’
      Tottenham are set to snap up the set-piece genius who help fire Italy to Euro 2020 glory.
      Veteran coach Gianni Vio, 69, is in talks to join Antonio Conte’s backroom staff ahead of the new season as the Italian looks to improve Spurs’ threat from set pieces.
      The ex-banker-turned-deadball boffin wrote a thesis on set pieces as part of his coaching badges and claims to have more than 4,000 routines up his sleeve.
      Vio helped Roberto Mancini at Euro 2020 last year and has previously worked at AC Milan, Leeds and Brentford.
      Of the big six, only Manchester United scored fewer goals from set pieces than Spurs’ eight last season, meaning it is an area Conte is desperate to improve as they bid to bridge the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.
      Southampton ‘sign Man City starlet’
      Southampton are on the verge of signing Man City starlet Romeo Lavia, according to reports.
      The Saints were locked in battle with Leeds for the 18-year-old’s services.
      But the Saint Mary’s outfit have emerged victorious in the transfer race, The Athletic reported.
      City wanted to keep hold of Lavia and have the option to buy him back, the report adds.
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      Dutch courage
      Everton are leading the race to sign Tottenham star Steven Bergwijn, according to reports.
      Spurs are believed to be open to selling the Netherlands international this summer amid interest from Everton and Ajax.
      Bergwijn, 24, has also admitted that he is seeking a transfer as he looks to play regular football.
      And it seems Everton have the upper hand as they are willing to offer Bergwijn more money than Ajax, report De Telegraaf.
      The Toffees are reportedly ready to match Tottenham’s asking price too, believed to be in the region of £21million.
      But Bergwijn is said to prefer a move to Ajax due to the Dutch champions being able to offer Champions League football.

      Rab race
      Adrien Rabiot wants to leave Juventus to join a Premier League club this summer.
      The Telegraph claim Rabiot wants to leave the Serie A heavyweights to join an English club playing Champions League football.
      And Juventus have agreed to his requests and will look to offload him for between £13-17million this summer.
      Betfair think Chelsea are the frontrunners at odds of 5/2.
      Three other Champions League sides in Liverpool (5/1), Manchester City (8/1) and Tottenham (10/1) are next in the betting markets.
      Italian publication Calciomercato claim Liverpool are hatching a plan to swap Adrien Rabiot and Naby Keita, who are both 27 with 12 months remaining on their current deals.
      There’s a large jump to Europa League duo Manchester United and Arsenal, who are locked together at 20/1.

      Eye of the Hag-er
      Erik Ten Hag is close to making Tyrell Malacia his first signing as Manchester United boss and he has liked the defender for some time.
      United are reportedly set to hijack Lyon’s move for the Feyenoord star in a £14m deal.
      And Ten Hag knows a lot about the left-back from his time as Ajax manager – when he first set eyes on the youngster.
      Footage has emerged from a match between Feyenoord and Ajax when Malacia certainly caught the eye.
      Ten Hag is seen saying in Dutch: “That kid at left-back is amazing.”
      He also tells his assistant Michael Reiziger to take note of Malacia, possibly with a view to signing him in the future.

      Mad for you
      Atletico Madrid are reportedly in talks with Arsenal over a transfer for Hector Bellerin.
      Bellerin, 27, spent the season on loan at Real Betis and a move back to La Liga could be on the cards.
      ElDesmarque report Atletico are “already negotiating” with the Gunners over the full-back, who has told the North London club of his desire to leave.
      Bellerin knows “first-hand” of interest from the Madrid side and it is making him rethink his future.
      He is “seduced” by the option of playing in the capital but Betis remains his preferred option after his successful 2021-22 campaign.
      The Spain international impressed for his boyhood club where he helped the Seville outfit win the Copa del Rey, as well as finishing fifth.

      Luk at that
      Inter Milan fans turned out in force to get a glimpse of the returning Romelu Lukaku.
      Lukaku arrived in Milan for a medical today after Chelsea agreed a £6.9million fee to ship the 29-year-old out on loan.
      And Lukaku grinned broadly as he waved to adoring fans from the window of the Italian Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Milan.
      The Chelsea flop waved and gave a thumbs up to the crowd who had defied a warning from Inter Ultras NOT to welcome Lukaku back to the club.
      Scorned Curva Nord fanatics urged fans not to “run and drool” after Lukaku following his return.
      Instead they claimed he will have to earn their affection back with “humility and sweat”.
      Credit: AP
      Col me maybe
      Southampton are considering a move for Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill as Ralph Hasenhuttl looks to continue his youth revolution.
      The Saints have already snapped up two young players this summer in Gavin Bazunu – a goalkeeper from Manchester City – and 20-year-old defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, who arrived from German club Vfl Bochum.
      And now Hasenhuttl wants to make another raid on Chelsea’s youth ranks.
      The south coast side took three players from Cobham last summer with Tino Livramento and Dynel Simeu joining on permanent deals as well as Armando Broja spending last season on loan.
      Now Colwill is in Southampton’s sights – with Premier League rivals Leicester City also tracking his progress.
      The defender, 19, spent last season on loan with Championship side Huddersfield, who reached the play-off final where they lost to Nottingham Forest.

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      ‘It’s time Cristiano’ – Piers Morgan tells Ronaldo join Arsenal in cheeky Twitter post after shock Man Utd transfer plea

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      PIERS MORGAN has hilariously told pal Cristiano Ronaldo now is the time to sign for Arsenal.The Portuguese ace, 37, has sensationally told Old Trafford chiefs that he wants to leave the club.
      ‘It’s time Cristiano’ – Piers Morgan tells Ronaldo join Arsenal in cheeky Twitter post after shock Man Utd transfer pleaCredit: Twitter / @piersmorgan
      And that’s spurred the TalkTV host into sharing a photo of himself presenting Ronaldo with an Arsenal shirt, as Georgina Rodriguez looks on on Twitter.
      Morgan captioned the snap, “It’s time @Cristiano #afc” in the ultimate of cheeky tweets.
      United are adamant Ronaldo, who has a year left on his contract, will NOT be allowed to leave the club this summer.
      But the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s bombshell has put clubs across Europe on red alert.
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      Front of the queue are Chelsea, as they hunt a striker to fill the gap left by Romelu Lukaku’s departure to Inter Milan.
      Ronaldo’s shock request comes after a first week of pre-season training, where new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has earned rave reviews.
      Ronaldo, who is yet to return to Carrington, is unhappy at the prospect of playing a first season in almost two decades without Champions League football.
      And he does not believe United’s squad are capable of mounting a title bid.
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      Back in April, Morgan told talkSPORT: “Do you know what I’d do if I was Arsenal manager? I’d go in, get Cristiano Ronaldo and put him up front.
      “I’ve had this conversation with him last week. I said ‘come to Arsenal’.
      In the past, Morgan has begged Ronaldo not to score against his beloved Gunners.
      New Blues chief Boehly recently met with Ronaldo’s agent – Jorge Mendes – to discuss a host of topics, including a potential move for the sporting icon.
      German giants Bayern are also interested in signing the veteran forward, who was a ray of light in an otherwise dismal season for the Red Devils.
      Ronaldo was United’s top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 24 times and providing three assists in 39 appearances. More

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      Man Utd and Man City to scrap it out for shock £35m Serge Gnabry transfer as ex-Arsenal star refuses to commit to Bayern

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      SERGE GNABRY is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester clubs.And he will leap to the top of City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions this summer.
      Serge Gnabry has emerged as a shock target for Man Utd and Man CityCredit: Getty
      Gnabry left Arsenal in 2016 after failing to break into the first teamCredit: Getty
      Gnabry has turned down a new contract with Bayern Munich worth just over £200,000 a week.
      Bayern are keen to keep the former Arsenal attacker who has just 12 months left on his current deal.
      But the German champions will be open to a sale if they cannot reach an agreement.
      And if Gnabry, 26, shows no sign of putting pen to paper in the current window, Bayern would be prepared to cash in for around £35million, as it is their last chance to demand a decent fee.
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      United and City are both watching his situation closely, with new Red Devils chief Erik ten Hag’s rebuilding mission still to kick into top gear.
      Yet if City and England forward Sterling does end up being sold to Chelsea, Guardiola would move to bring in a replacement, with Gabriel Jesus also leaving the Etihad for Arsenal.
      And the speedy Gnabry’s ability to play on both wings as well as down the middle makes him the perfect option should the City chief end up needing to snag another forward.
      But Guardiola’s more immediate focus is adding a new left-back after the arrivals of Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez and Kalvin Phillips so far this summer.

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      And he hopes to sort that shortly, with an official bid expected this week for Brighton’s £45m-rated Spanish defender Marc Cucurella.
      City have so far spent £108m — but could raise as much as £270m in outgoings, including the £54m sale of Ferran Torres to Barcelona back in January. More

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      Lisandro Martinez to Arsenal LATEST – talks NEXT WEEK, Nketiah HAT-TRICK in Gunners friendly, Gabriel Jesus pics

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      ARSENAL have been given a boost in their hunt for Lisandro Martinez with talks confirmed for next week, according to reports.The Athletic have reported Gunners chiefs will meet with Ajax shortly with Manchester United also interested.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal fans are starting to become impatient as they still await Gabriel Jesus’ imminent announcement.
      But there have been leaked pictures of Jesus in the No 9 shirt at the Emirates to allay fears.
      And the club returned to pre-season action today, Eddie Nketiah scoring a hat-trick in a 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly win over Ipswich.
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      Stay up to date with all the latest from the Emirates…
      Out of Nic
      Arsenal are struggling to offload club-record signing Nicolas Pepe on a permanent transfer with a loan to Spain on the cards.
      Pepe, who cost a whopping £72million in 2019, will be allowed to depart the Emirates this summer after being deemed as surplus to requirements by manager Mikel Arteta.
      According to PA, the winger’s £140,000-a-week salary is proving to be a sticking point for potential suitors.
      A loan move is the most likely outcome for the Ivory Coast international, who mustered just one goal and two assists in 20 Premier League games last season
      Wilshere on Richarlison
      Tottenham star signing Richarlison would not get into Arsenal’s starting XI, claims their former star Jack Wilshere.
      Wilshere told talkSPORT: “I think he improves the squad, definitely… he gives them something different. I wouldn’t say I’m gutted. He’s 25, so not young.
      “There comes a point where you’re going to have to turn that potential into something but to be fair if any one can do it, it’s Antonio Conte.
      “I wouldn’t say I’m devastated as an Arsenal fan but he could be one to watch, he could be really good.”
      Further quizzed about whether he’d have Richarlison at the Emirates, Wilshere added: “Yeah, but I don’t think he gets in the XI.
      “He’d definitely challenge for it and be a good part of the squad but I don’t think he gets in the XI”
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Kev to be done
      Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell insists his former club needs to sign another midfielder and striker after sealing Gabriel Jesus this summer.
      Campbell told talkSPORT: “They’ve got to fix the midfield, it needs more goals, it needs more creativity, hence [Youri] Tielemans.
      “I still think Arsenal need an alternative striker, a big striker, someone who, when teams bank up and it’s not going so well, someone who you could fire crosses in, and he can get on the end of it.
      “I think Arsenal have missed that change of alternative in the set up and the flexibility of Jesus as well means he could start as a nine or he can play wide, he’s comfortable anywhere”
      Arsenal’s Moller delight
      Arsenal youngster Nikolaj Moller has returned to Dutch outfit Den Bosch on loan after his spell last season.
      Moller spent the second half of the 2021-2022 campaign with the second-division side.
      The 19-year-old proved to be a key player for Jack de Gier’s men as he helped the Blue White Dragons finish mid-table.
      In total the striker featured in 11 Ereste Divisie matches – chipping in with two goals and a solitary assist
      Matteo Gone-douzi
      Matteo Guendouzi has completed his permanent move to Marseille from Arsenal after his stunning loan spell last season.
      But Guendouzi will be playing for a new manager after Jorge Sampaoli sensationally quit at the Velodrome.
      L’OM are understood to have paid around £9million to turn the midfielder’s temporary stay into a permanent switch.
      Announcing his departure, an Arsenal statement read: “Everyone at Arsenal thanks Matteo for his contribution during his time with us and wish him all the best in this next chapter of his career”
      Not so Fab
      Arsenal signing Fabio Vieira has picked up an injury before the club’s pre-season tour.
      Vieira joined the Gunners last month from Porto in a deal worth £34million.
      However, the midfielder has already hit a stumbling block before even putting on the North Londoners’ red shirt.
      A picture posted on Instagram clearly shows the Portuguese ace’s left ankle in a protective boot, indicating that he has already sustained an injury.
      But according to journalist James Benge, it is just a minor foot issue

      Your the one
      Leicester star Youri Tielemans has agreed personal terms with Arsenal as he edges closer to departing the King Power Stadium.
      However it has been claimed that the Gunners are yet to make an official offer to the Foxes, with Manchester United and Newcastle joining the race to sign Tielemans.
      Transfer expert Ben Jacobs said: “Youri Tielemans update. Still no formal offers made. Tielemans wants to join Arsenal and Edu still in touch with his agent.
      “Arsenal have agreed terms, and worked on the deal for a year, but have never placed an official bid.
      “Fabio Vieira’s arrival doesn’t rule out Tielemans. Arsenal still deciding whether to bid. Erik ten Hag is also interested.
      “Tielemans was actually a Ralf Rangnick target but didn’t want to join Man Utd under him.
      “If Arsenal reach an agreement with Leicester, told Tielemans will sign. But for now, Arsenal haven’t decided on him.
      “The genuine interest from Man Utd may force Edu to make a decision quicker than expected, especially if ten Hag pitch proves appealing.”
      Dou it right
      Arsenal have opened talks with Lille star Amadou Onana’s representatives over a possible transfer this summer.
      According to RMC Sport, Onana has caught the Gunners’ attention but Mikel Arteta’s team face competition from rival London clubs.
      RMC Sport’s Sacha Tavolieri reports that other unnamed London clubs are also tracking the midfielder.
      So the North Londoners may want to act fast if they want to seal a deal for the Belgium international
      More on Gnabry
      Speaking in June, Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer admitted that talks to extend Arsenal target Serge Gnabry’s stay have stalled.
      And Bayern’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic recently declared that Bayern may have to sell Gnabry in a cut-price fee if he fails to agree terms on a new deal.
      Asked by Sky Sport Germany whether the forward will be sold if he doesn’t renew, Salihamidzic said: “I’m very clear about that, he’s a great guy.
      “We really want to keep him. We would love to extend with him. I think we showed him the necessary appreciation. I hope that he chooses FC Bayern.
      “We will intensify the talks over the next few weeks. But if a player doesn’t want to decide for the club then it’s only fair to tell us so that we can find a solution that makes everyone happy”
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Gunner Gnab him
      Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is eyeing up a possible swoop to bring former team-mate Serge Gnabry back to the Emirates this summer.
      The Gunners are on the lookout for a winger after missing out on Leeds star Raphinha, who looks poised to link up with Barcelona while Chelsea are also keeping tabs.
      Gnabry is facing an uncertain future in Bavaria with the player having just a year left on his deal at the Allianz Arena.
      According to 90min, the North Londoners are closely following his contract situation at Bayern.
      Arsenal would be open to securing his services for a second time after they signed him from Stuttgart for £100,000 in 2011.
      It has also been claimed that the Gunners have accepted defeat in their pursuit of Raphinha, and are now keeping a watchful eye on the Germany international
      Mart made in heaven
      Manchester United have made a £39.6 million offer for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez as they look to hijack the transfer from rivals Arsenal.
      The Gunners have already seen their £34m bid for Martinez rejected, leaving the door open for United manager Erik ten Hag to raid his former club.
      According to The Mirror, the Red Devils have lodged a £39m offer, which falls closer to the Dutch giants’ £43m evaluation.
      They add that the Manchester giants have told Ajax they will pay £35.3m up front with a package of add-ons worth a further £4.3m
      Jesus video leaks
      Gabriel Jesus’ Arsenal shirt number has been revealed in a leaked video of him at the Emirates.
      Footage shows Jesus walking around his new home ground in the Gunners shirt with the No9 on his back.
      The leaked video appears to show the striker with the club’s media team preparing for the unveiling of the signing.
      Arsenal fans are now waiting for the official announcement but the deal is all but done
      Hickey going to Brentford
      Arsenal have been dealt a transfer blow in their pursuit of Bologna star Aaron Hickey with the left-back set to join Brentford in a £14million deal.
      Hickey has been linked with a move to the Emirates this summer with Mikel Arteta keen to bring in a back-up for Kieran Tierney.
      But the Gunners have always been in competition with the Bees in the race to secure theScotland international’s services.
      And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Brentford could announce the signing of the 20-year-old next week after his medical
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Raphinha blocks Chelsea
      Leeds star and Arsenal transfer target Raphinha has asked his agent to block any further advances from Chelsea.
      According to Sport, the Brazil international is not keen on moving to the Blues and is prepared to wait for Barca.
      The winger has asked his representative Deco to “stop’ negotiations with Chelsea in order to ‘prioritise” a move to the Nou Camp.
      Stamford Bridge chiefs have been left flummoxed by the 25-year-old’s stance against joining them as they did not expect him to turn them down
      Arsenal 5-1 Ipswich Town
      Arsenal thrashed Ipswich Town with a comfortable 5-1 win in a behind-closed-doors friendly at London Colney.
      Eddie Nketiah stood out for the Gunners as he scored a hat-trick in his bid to prove manager Mikel Arteta he should run the attack after Gabriel Jesus’ arrival.
      Nketiah didn’t stop there as he also assisted Albert Sambi Lokonga’s goal.
      Folarin Balogun sealed the North Londoners’ triumph in the second half
      A look at Arsenal’s new signings in USA pre-season tour
      New signing Fabio Vieira now faces a race against time to prepare for the Gunners’ upcoming pre-season tour in the United States, starting July 16.
      All of Arsenal’s new signings are expected to make their club debut’s before the season starts next month.
      Arteta has already confirmed that 19-year-old Marquinhos will be given his chance to shine following his £3m transfer from Sao Paulo.
      Matt Turner is also set to appear between the sticks upon his return to America.
      And new No9 Gabriel Jesus is expected to alternate with Eddie Nketiah in attack.
      Arsenal target Hickey set to join Brentford
      Arsenal have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Aaron Hickey with the Bologna left-back set to join Brentford in a £14million deal.
      The 20-year-old has been linked with a move to the Emirates this summer with Mikel Arteta keen to bring in a back-up for Kieran Tierney.
      But they have always been in competition with the Bees in the race to secure the services of the Scotland international.
      And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the West London outfit could announce the signing of the defender next week after his medical.

      He tweeted: “Brentford are set to sign Aaron Hickey on permanent deal.
      “Scottish talented fullback will join for £14m plus add-ons to Bologna. Five-year deal agreed… and here we go.
      “Hickey will travel to England next week in order to undergo medical tests and sign.”
      Ben White is ‘overrated’, says Agbonlahor
      Arsenal’s defence has been blasted by Gabby Agbonlahor who reckons Ben White is over-rated.
      Agbonlahor told Football Insider: “Arsenal’s defence is nowhere near good enough to get top-four.
      “For me, Ben White is very overrated, I watched him against Newcastle towards the end of the season and he was absolutely dreadful.
      “He lacks pace, he lacks aggression. Yes, he’s good on the ball but he’s not a defensive midfielder, he’s a centre-half.”
      Highest-paid player at every Premier League club
      Mohamed Salah’s new contract at Liverpool has doubled his wages, making him one of the highest earning Premier League players.
      The new deal, which was announced on Friday, ended months of speculation regarding the forward’s future, with his previous deal due to expire in the summer of 2023.
      His new £400,000 deal makes him the Premier League’s joint-second highest paid player.
      How do you feel about your club’s highest paid player?
      Thomas Partey is on £200k-a-week. Great when he isn’t injured…

      Parlour makes Martinez wish
      Ray Parlour has admitted that he wants Arsenal to sign Lisandro Martinez.
      He said to talkSPORT: “I know they are in for him from Ajax. I am looking down the spine of the team and I think that’s where they might strengthen.
      “As you mentioned, Tielemans is a really good ball-player. They have got Partey, who had his injury problems last season.
      “He missed quite a lot of games. You have got Lokonga, who is going to get better and he’s still young.
      “But I think that’s the area. Xhaka is getting that little bit older. I think that’s the area they really need to look at.
      “Get balls through the line and Tielemans would be ideal. Let’s hope, with my Arsenal hat on, they can somehow get him over the line, and in the ideal world, get everyone signed up by the pre-season tour.”
      But Gunners still in the hunt for Argentina star
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano insists Arsenal are “still there” when it comes to signing Lisandro Martinez.
      In a boost to the Gunners, the Ajax player wants to join the Premierl League.
      Romano tweeted: “Manchester United official proposal for Lisandro Martinez, better than Arsenal’s one but not enough yet. Arsenal are still there.
      “Man United also pushing to agree on personal terms with Lisandro – ten Hag, key factor.
      “Lisandro will ask Ajax to leave, as he wants PL move.”
      Man Utd ‘make £39m offer’ for Arsenal target Martinez
      Manchester United have reportedly made a £39.6 million offer for Lisandro Martinez as they look to hijack the transfer from rivals Arsenal.
      The Ajax defender is in hot demand and some of the biggest Premier League clubs are set to scrap over him.
      The Gunners have already seen their £34m for Argentine defender rejected, leaving the door open for Erik ten Hag to raid his former club.
      The Mirror report the Red Devils have lodged a £39m bid, which falls close to the Dutch club’s £43m evaluation.
      Ten Hag has identified the defender as United look to fix their leaky defence.
      Arsenal ‘should sign’ Tielemens, says Nicol
      It’s shocking Arsenal haven’t made a formal move for Leicester ace Youri Tielemans, according to Steve Nicol.
      Speaking to ESPN, he said: “I am surprised someone like Arsenal haven’t gone in to sign Tielemens.
      “I think Arsenal should have gone and signed this guy.
      “Granit Xhaka is a good Premier League player, but I don’t think he is good enough to push Arsenal into the top four or certainly challenge for any major competition.
      “I think Tielemans and Thomas Partey would be a great partnership in the middle of the park.
      “So, I am surprised there hasn’t been more talk of Tielemans, especially from an Arsenal point of view.”
      Pride In London
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta and his players have surprised Arsenal’s LGBT+ supporters group ahead of the Pride In London march today.
      Rob Holding signed autographs and posed for photos with the group and the club tweeted their support.

      Guen-done-zi
      Matteo Guendouzi has completed his permanent switch to Marseille from Arsenal following his stunning loan spell last season.
      But he will be playing for a new manager after Argentine boss Jorge Sampaoli sensationally quit at the Stade Velodrome.
      Guendouzi enjoyed a brilliant 2021-22 campaign with the French side as he helped the club finish second in Ligue 1.
      He proved to be a key player under Sampaoli where he chipped in with five goals and 14 assists in 56 games in all competitions.
      Marseille are understood to have paid around £9million to turn his temporary stay into a permanent switch.
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      Arsenal to battle Man Utd for £35m Martinez, Nketiah HAT-TRICK in Gunners friendly, Gabriel Jesus pics – transfer news

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      ARSENAL have been given a boost in their hunt for Lisandro Martinez with talks confirmed for next week, according to reports.The Athletic have reported Gunners chiefs will meet with Ajax shortly with Manchester United also interested.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal fans are starting to become impatient as they still await Gabriel Jesus’ imminent announcement.
      But there have been leaked pictures of Jesus in the No 9 shirt at the Emirates to allay fears.
      And the club returned to pre-season action today, Eddie Nketiah scoring a hat-trick in a 5-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly win over Ipswich.
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      Rich Arsenal statement
      Tottenham star signing Richarlison has delighted the club’s fans after he immediately looked to rile Arsenal supporters with a “s***house” Instagram post.
      Almost immediately after his big-money move was confirmed, the forward took to his Instagram story to share an old picture of him playing for Everton against his new local rivals.
      In the image, Dani Ceballos is laying on the ground injured with Richarlison squaring up to Hector Bellerin.
      Though Arsenal fans will have the last laugh from that picture as the Brazil international ended up on the losing side from the match
      Credit: Instagram / @richarlison
      Serge Gnabry exclusive
      Bayern Munich star and Arsenal transfer target Serge Gnabry is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester clubs, according to SunSport’s Phil Thomas.
      And Gnabry will leap to the top of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions for Chelsea in the summer.
      The winger has turned down a new deal with Bayern worth just over £200,000 a week.
      The German champions are keen to keep the former Gunners ace who has just 12 months left on his current deal.
      But the Bavarians will be open to a sale if they cannot reach an agreement with the Germany international.
      If the 26-year-old shows no sign of putting pen to paper in the current window, Bayern would be prepared to cash in for around £35million, as it is their last chance to demand a decent fee
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Work of Art
      Juventus are hoping that Arsenal make another offer to sign Arthur Melo this summer.
      Arthur was heavily linked with a move to the Gunners throughout January but a deal never materialised.
      However, the North Londoners are still said to be considering a swoop with Juve pushing for a sale.
      According to Calciomercato, the Bianconeri are desperate for Arsenal to make another bid.
      Juventus chiefs are eager to offload the Brazil international’s £4.3million-a-year wages before the start of the season, whether that be through a loan deal or a permanent transfer.
      But Arsenal have already signed a new midfielder this summer, so they could be reluctant to place a suitable offer after Fabio Vieira’s arrival
      Jesus video leaks
      Gabriel Jesus’ Arsenal shirt number has been revealed in a leaked clip of him at the Emirates.
      Footage shows Jesus walking around his new ground in the Gunners shirt with the No9 on his back.
      The leaked video appears to show the centre-forward with the club’s media team preparing for the unveiling of the signing.
      Arsenal fans are now waiting for the official announcement but the deal seems completed
      Friendly victory reminder
      Arsenal thrashed Ipswich Town with a 5-1 win in a behind-closed-doors friendly at London Colney on Saturday.
      Eddie Nketiah stood out for the Gunners as he netted a hat-trick in his bid to prove manager Mikel Arteta he should run the attack after the signing of Gabriel Jesus.
      Nketiah didn’t stop there, however, as he also assisted Albert Sambi Lokonga’s goal.
      And it was Folarin Balogun who sealed the North Londoners’ victory in the second half
      Arsenal battle Man Utd
      Manchester United have made a £39.6million offer for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez as they look to hijack the transfer from Arsenal.
      The Gunners have already seen their £34m bid for Martinez rejected, leaving the door open for United manager Erik ten Hag to raid his former club.
      According to The Mirror, the Red Devils have lodged a £39m offer, which falls closer to the Dutch giants’ £43m evaluation.
      They add that the Manchester giants have told the AMsterdam giants they will splash £35.3m up front with a package of add-ons worth a further £4.3m
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Clubs battle for Hector Bellerin
      Villarreal have joined the race to sign Hector Bellerin, according to Tuttojuve.
      The right-back had a successful loan spell at Real Betis last season but the La Liga club cannot afford to sign Bellerin on a permanent basis.
      But with Arsenal open to offers Villarreal are ready to make a move, along with Juventus.
      Arsenal struggling to offload Pepe
      Arsenal may have been handed a potential problem in sealing a transfer exit for winger Nicolas Pepe this summer, according to reports.
      The Ivory Coast international has struggled since making the £72million switch to the Emirates.
      But a permanent move away for Pepe is looking unlikely according to the Press Association, as the player’s £140,000-a-week salary is proving to be a problem for potential interested parties.
      Other reports claim Arsenal have put too high of an asking price on the winger which may mean a loan move is more likely amid interest from La Liga clubs.
      Juventus pushing for Arthur sale
      Juventus are hoping that Arsenal make another offer to sign Arthur Melo this summer, according to reports.
      The midfielder, 25, was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates throughout January, but a deal never materialised.
      However, the Gunners are still said to be considering a swoop with Juventus pushing for a sale.
      According to Calciomercato, the Italian giants are desperate for Arsenal to make another bid.
      Club chiefs are eager to offload his £4.3million-a-year wages before the start of the season, whether that be through a loan deal or a permanent transfer.
      Jesus better buy than Richarlison
      Arsenal’s acquisition of Gabriel Jesus is a better signing than Tottenham’s Richarlison, says Tony Cascarino.
      The ex-Chelsea striker Cascarino weighed in on the debate as to who is the better coup, admitting he favours Jesus to score more goals next season.
      Speaking on talkSPORT, he said: “I think Gabriel Jesus ticks a lot more boxes and they’ve got him at a better price.
      “If you said to me now who will get the most goals, I’d say Gabriel Jesus would get more goals than Richarlison for Tottenham.
      “And he’s more versatile than Richarlison. Gabriel Jesus has played left-wing, right-wing and centre-forward for Man City.”
      Cazorla not ready to coach
      Arsenal icon Santi Cazorla has been linked with a return to the Emirates in a coaching capacity under Mikel Arteta.
      Cazorla said previously that he and Arteta shared a “coaching gene” and admitted coaching under the Arsenal boss was something he was seriously considering.
      However, that move is not set to happen this summer, as the 37-year-old has officially penned a new one-year deal with Al-Sadd.
      This will extend his playing career further, but it remains to be seen what his plans are for afterwards.
      Eddie off to bright start
      Arsenal’s faith in Eddie Nketiah is already paying off after the striker scored a hat-trick against Ipswich in a pre-season friendly.
      It was a prolific day at the office for Nketiah, as he scored three goals and even provided an assist inside 35 minutes against Ipswich.
      Nketiah opened the scoring after just 30 seconds before assisting Albert Sambi-Lokonga, who will be looking to improve on last season.
      The 23-year-old then completed his hat-trick in a very different looking Arsenal line-up.
      Folarin Balogun also got on the scoresheet as Arsenal beat the Tractor Boys 5-1.
      Arsenal set for Martinez talks
      Arsenal will meet Ajax in the coming days to discuss a deal for Lisandro Martinez and are refusing to give up on the defender despite his preference being to join Manchester United.
      They had been adamant they would not let Martinez leave unless they received an offer that was too good to turn down, and now both Arsenal and United are nearing that price tag for the Argentine.
      Arsenal have also had several offers rebuffed, but The Athletic report that the Gunners’ hierarchy have scheduled a meeting with Ajax this week and are preparing to ramp up negotiations.
      The north Londoners are still hopeful of agreeing a deal with both the club and the player and believe Martinez is open to joining them despite his links to Erik ten Hag.
      Gabriel being eyed by Juventus
      Juventus will come sniffing for Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes if Chelsea get a Matthijs de Ligt deal over the line, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
      Chelsea are looking to react to losing two of last season’s star defenders in Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
      Sevilla’s Jules Kounde is a long-term target, but Netherlands international De Ligt has recently emerged on the Blues’ radar.
      And should Juventus decided to sell the centre-back they will eye Gabriel as his replacement.
      Standing returns
      Premier League clubs will get the go-ahead to open safe standing areas in their grounds from the start of the new season.
      Ministers are expected to announce the success of a trial at five stadiums – and invite all top-flight teams to introduce their own sections.
      It will mean that fans will be able to stand to watch Prem or Championship matches for the first time in nearly 30 years.
      Standing has been illegal in the two top divisions since all-seater stadiums were introduced in 1994 following the Taylor report into the Hillsborough disaster.
      But following a pilot scheme last season at Chelsea, Spurs, Cardiff City, Man City and Man United, all other top clubs will be give the all clear to follow suit.
      A final report on the government-commissioned trial seen by The Sun on Sunday says the sections delivered a positive impact on spectator safety and improved fans’ matchday experience.
      Credit: EPA
      Arsenal and Ajax arrangement
      Gunners chiefs are set to meet with their Ajax counterparts next week to discuss the possible transfer of Lisandro Martinez.
      The defender is high on Mike Arteta’s wish list – but United are also keen.
      The Athletic say the Dutch giants want £43m for the Argentina international.
      Raph cash boost
      Raphinha is reportedly set to receive a massive pay rise if his proposed move to Barcelona goes through.
      The Spanish giants have stolen a march on Premier League duo Arsenal and Chelsea in the race for the Leeds winger.
      And the Brazilian will reportedly receive a lucrative contract worth £5.2million per year should the deal go through.
      That works out to be £100,000 a week, a whopping £40,000 increase on the winger’s current weekly wages.
      Chelsea appeared to move ahead of the Gunners into pole position to sign Raphinha earlier this week after they tabled a bid north of £55million for his services.
      But a late swoop from Barcelona could potentially scupper the London clubs’ pursuits of the player.
      Surge for Serge
      And another SunSport transfer exclusive…
      Serge Gnabry is a shock name on the transfer radar of both Manchester clubs.
      And he will leap to the top of City boss Pep Guardiola’s hit list if Raheem Sterling does leave the Premier League champions this summer.
      Gnabry has turned down a new contract with Bayern Munich worth just over £200,000 a week.
      Bayern are keen to keep the former Arsenal attacker who has just 12 months left on his current deal.
      But the German champions will be open to a sale if they cannot reach an agreement.
      And if Gnabry, 26, shows no sign of putting pen to paper in the current window, Bayern would be prepared to cash in for around £35million, as it is their last chance to demand a decent fee.
      Piers tries his luck
      With Cristiano Ronaldo ready to quit Manchester United for Champions League football, there will no doubt be a few of Europe’s elite clubs scrambling to sign him.
      But Arsenal fan Piers Morgan attempted a cheeky bid to get the Portuguese superstar to the Emirates.
      The TalkTV host shared a photo of himself presenting Ronaldo with a Gunners shirt, as Georgina Rodriguez looks on on Twitter.
      Morgan captioned the snap, “It’s time @Cristiano #afc” in the ultimate of cheeky tweets.

      Good morning Arsenal fans
      Arsenal thrashed Ipswich Town with a comfortable 5-1 win in a behind-closed-doors friendly at London Colney on Saturday.
      Eddie Nketiah stood out for the Gunners as he scored a hat-trick in his bid to prove manager Mikel Arteta he should run the attack after the signing of Gabriel Jesus.
      Nketiah didn’t stop there, however, as he also assisted Albert Sambi Lokonga’s goal.
      And it was Folarin Balogun who sealed the North Londoners’ triumph in the second half.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal have been dealt a transfer blow in their pursuit of Bologna star Aaron Hickey with the left-back set to sign for Brentford in a £14million deal.
      Hickey has been linked with a move to the Emirates this summer with Arteta keen to bring in a back-up for Kieran Tierney.
      But the Gunners have always been in competition with the Bees in the race to secure the Scotland international.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Brentford could announce the signing of the 20-year-old next week after his medical.
      And Manchester United have made a £39.6 million offer for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez as they look to hijack the transfer from rivals Arsenal.
      The Gunners have already seen their £34m offer for Martinez rejected, leaving the door open for United manager Erik ten Hag to raid his former club.
      According to The Mirror, the Red Devils have lodged a £39m bid, which falls closer to the Dutch giants’ £43m evaluation.
      They add that the Manchester giants have told Ajax they will splash £35.3m up front with a package of add-ons worth a further £4.3m.
      Finally, Leicester star Youri Tielemans has agreed personal terms with Arsenal as he edges closer to departing from the King Power Stadium.
      However it has been claimed that the Gunners are yet to make an official bid to the Foxes, with Manchester United and Newcastle joining the race to sign Tielemans.
      Transfer expert Ben Jacobs said: “Youri Tielemans update. Still no formal offers made. Tielemans wants to join Arsenal and Edu still in touch with his agent.
      “Arsenal have agreed terms, and worked on the deal for a year, but have never placed an official bid.
      “Fabio Vieira’s arrival doesn’t rule out Tielemans. Arsenal still deciding whether to bid. Erik ten Hag is also interested.
      “Tielemans was actually a Ralf Rangnick target but didn’t want to join Man Utd under him.
      “If Arsenal reach an agreement with Leicester, told Tielemans will sign. But for now, Arsenal haven’t decided on him.
      “The genuine interest from Man Utd may force Edu to make a decision quicker than expected, especially if ten Hag pitch proves appealing.”
      Out of Nic
      Arsenal are struggling to offload club-record signing Nicolas Pepe on a permanent transfer with a loan to Spain on the cards.
      Pepe, who cost a whopping £72million in 2019, will be allowed to depart the Emirates this summer after being deemed as surplus to requirements by manager Mikel Arteta.
      According to PA, the winger’s £140,000-a-week salary is proving to be a sticking point for potential suitors.
      A loan move is the most likely outcome for the Ivory Coast international, who mustered just one goal and two assists in 20 Premier League games last season
      Wilshere on Richarlison
      Tottenham star signing Richarlison would not get into Arsenal’s starting XI, claims their former star Jack Wilshere.
      Wilshere told talkSPORT: “I think he improves the squad, definitely… he gives them something different. I wouldn’t say I’m gutted. He’s 25, so not young.
      “There comes a point where you’re going to have to turn that potential into something but to be fair if any one can do it, it’s Antonio Conte.
      “I wouldn’t say I’m devastated as an Arsenal fan but he could be one to watch, he could be really good.”
      Further quizzed about whether he’d have Richarlison at the Emirates, Wilshere added: “Yeah, but I don’t think he gets in the XI.
      “He’d definitely challenge for it and be a good part of the squad but I don’t think he gets in the XI”
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Kev to be done
      Arsenal legend Kevin Campbell insists his former club needs to sign another midfielder and striker after sealing Gabriel Jesus this summer.
      Campbell told talkSPORT: “They’ve got to fix the midfield, it needs more goals, it needs more creativity, hence [Youri] Tielemans.
      “I still think Arsenal need an alternative striker, a big striker, someone who, when teams bank up and it’s not going so well, someone who you could fire crosses in, and he can get on the end of it.
      “I think Arsenal have missed that change of alternative in the set up and the flexibility of Jesus as well means he could start as a nine or he can play wide, he’s comfortable anywhere”
      Arsenal’s Moller delight
      Arsenal youngster Nikolaj Moller has returned to Dutch outfit Den Bosch on loan after his spell last season.
      Moller spent the second half of the 2021-2022 campaign with the second-division side.
      The 19-year-old proved to be a key player for Jack de Gier’s men as he helped the Blue White Dragons finish mid-table.
      In total the striker featured in 11 Ereste Divisie matches – chipping in with two goals and a solitary assist
      Matteo Gone-douzi
      Matteo Guendouzi has completed his permanent move to Marseille from Arsenal after his stunning loan spell last season.
      But Guendouzi will be playing for a new manager after Jorge Sampaoli sensationally quit at the Velodrome.
      L’OM are understood to have paid around £9million to turn the midfielder’s temporary stay into a permanent switch.
      Announcing his departure, an Arsenal statement read: “Everyone at Arsenal thanks Matteo for his contribution during his time with us and wish him all the best in this next chapter of his career”
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      Arsenal struggling to flog £72m flop Nicolas Pepe on permanent transfer with Gunners set to accept LaLiga loan exit

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      ARSENAL are reportedly struggling to offload club-record signing Nicolas Pepe on a permanent transfer with a loan to Spain on the cards.The £72million flop will be allowed to depart the Emirates this summer after being deemed as surplus to requirements by boss Mikel Arteta.
      Nicolas Pepe could depart Arsenal on loan this summer with Mikel Arteta keen to offload himCredit: PA
      With the Gunners in the market for another winger, the Ivory Coast international will fall further down the pecking order.
      SunSport recently stated how the North London outfit fear being stuck with the 27-year-old having had zero interest in the forward.
      And according to PA, Pepe’s £140,000-a-week salary is proving to be a sticking point for potential suitors.
      Arsenal are also claimed to be asking for too much money for the 2020 FA Cup winner.
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      Speaking earlier this year, Pepe declared that he could leave Arsenal after stating “we will see what happens” in the summer.
      He also remarked: “When a team is winning it is hard for a coach to make changes.
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      Arsenal enquire over Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo in £7m transfer after losing out to Brentford for Aaron Hickey

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      ARSENAL have reportedly contacted Benfica over a possible deal for Alex Grimaldo having missed out on the signing of Aaron Hickey.Mikel Arteta is keen for a left-back to deputise for Kieran Tierney with Nuno Tavares guilty of inconsistent performances following his arrival last year.
      Benfica left-back Alex Grimaldo has been linked with a switch to Arsenal this summerCredit: EPA
      The Gunners boss is willing to allow the Portugal youth international to depart on loan to gain valuable first team experience.
      And Arteta is desperate to provide adequate back-up for Scottish star Tierney, where he had identified the defender’s compatriot Hickey as a possibility.
      But the Bologna starlet, 20, is understood to be closing in on a switch to Brentford in a £14million move.
      And Arsenal will not press on with other targets, with Spanish star Grimaldo said to be an option.
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      According to Record, the North London outfit have made an enquiry to Benfica over the availability of Grimaldo.
      It has been claimed that, along with contacting the Primeira Liga side, they have also been in touch with the player’s representatives.
      And Arsenal could land the ex-Barcelona academy ace in a cut-price deal with his contract at the Estadio da Luz to expire in 2023.
      Benfica would reportedly be open to parting ways with Grimaldo should they receive between £6m-£7m.
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      In what could be a plus for Arsenal, both Arteta and Grimaldo share the same agency in Wasserman.
      Should the full-back join the Premier League club, he would link up with former Benfica man Tavares.
      Since arriving at Benfica in 2016 from Barca, Grimaldo has won three Portuguese top-flight titles, as well as both domestic cups.
      Known for having an eye for goal, he chipped in with an impressive six goals and nine assists in 47 games last season. More

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      Arsenal keeping tabs on Serge Gnabry’s contract situation at Bayern Munich after missing out on Raphinha transfer

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      ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly eyeing up a possible swoop to bring former team-mate Serge Gnabry back to the Emirates this summer.The Gunners are on the lookout for a winger after missing out on Leeds ace Raphinha, who looks poised to link up with Barcelona.
      Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry has been linked with a possible return to ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      It was claimed in May how the North London outfit were keen on snapping up the Bayern Muich ace six years after he swapped North London for Werder Bremen.
      The 26-year-old is facing an uncertain future in Bavaria with the player having just a year left on his deal at the Allianz Arena.
      And according to 90min, Arsenal are closely following his contract situation at Bayern.
      They state that Arsenal would be open to securing his services for a second time after they signed him from Stuttgart for £100,000 in 2011.
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      The news outlet also adds that Arsenal have accepted defeat in their pursuit of Raphinha, and are now keeping a watchful eye on Gnabry.
      Speaking in June, Bayern president Herbert Hainer admitted that talks to extend Gnabry’s stay have stalled.
      And Munich’s sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic recently declared that the Budesliga champions may have to sell the forward in a cut-price fee if he fails to agree terms on a new deal.
      Asked by Sky Sport Germany whether he will be sold if he doesn’t renew, he said: “I’m very clear about that, he’s a great guy.
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      “We really want to keep him. We would love to extend with him.
      “I think we showed him the necessary appreciation. I hope that he chooses FC Bayern.
      “We will intensify the talks over the next few weeks.
      “But if a player doesn’t want to decide for the club then it’s only fair to tell us so that we can find a solution that makes everyone happy.”
      Gnabry enjoyed another impressive season for Bayern in the 2021-22 campaign where he chipped in with 17 goals and ten assists in 45 games in all competitions. More