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    Man Utd enter ‘advanced transfer negotiations’ with Lisandro Martinez as Ajax defender ‘prefers’ them over Arsenal

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly in advanced talks to nab Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez.It’s claimed the Argentina centre-back would rather reunite with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford than join the Gunners.
    Ajax’s Argentina ace Lisandro Martinez is tipped to join Man Utd over ArsenalCredit: Getty
    The Athletic suggest the Red Devils have “edged ahead as favourites” to sign the 24-year-old for around £35million.
    Arsenal reportedly put in THREE bids – most recently for £34m.
    But Ajax want more for their star defender.
    The Dutch champions are hardly under pressure to sell as his contract runs until June 2025.
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    United could even finalise a deal within the next couple of days.
    But Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia is still likely to be Ten Hag’s first new recruit for the Red Devils.
    The 23-year-old flew into the North West on Sunday and hopes to complete his medical by the following day.
    United nicked in ahead of Lyon for the £13 million-rated Holland ace.
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    And Frenkie de Jong is nearing a £56.2m reunion with Ten Hag.
    The Holland  midfielder is finally prepared to leave Barcelona.
    And it appears United have done enough to lure him, even though fellow admirers Chelsea could have fulfilled his preference of playing in the Champions League. More

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    Man Utd and Arsenal ‘make contact over Paulo Dybala transfer’ as Inter Milan target attacker on free after Juventus exit

    PAULO DYBALA is reportedly on Manchester United and Arsenal’s radar after the Premier League clubs contacted his agent.The 28-year-old is a free agent after being released by Juventus following seven years of service.
    Former Juventus star Paulo Dybala is a free agent after being released by the Serie A giantsCredit: AFP
    Dybala is understood to be considering his future having attracted interest from a host of clubs both in Italy and across Europe.
    Inter Milan have been heavily linked with a move for the Argentina international, with the forward claimed to have met with the club’s vice-president Javier Zanetti.
    But the Serie A giants are believed to face competition from the Red Devils and the Gunners in the race to snap up the player.
    According to La Repubblica via Tutto Napoli, both English teams have made enquiries to Dybala’s representative Jorge Antun.
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    It has also been stated that Napoli are looking to keep the player in Italy.
    Luciano Spalletti’s side have been told that Dybala is seeking a four-year deal.
    And they would have to pay him £5.17million-a-year, which works out at around £100,000-a-week.
    But they would also have to fork out a further £86,000 in bonuses.
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    Meanwhile their city rivals AC Milan could make a move for the four-time Coppa Italia champion.
    Atletico Madrid are also understood to be keen on Dybala with boss Diego Simeone a huge admirer of his compatriot.
    Tottenham were credited with an interest in Dybala in May, but he has reportedly ruled out a switch to link up with Antonio Conte’s men.
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    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.
    Juventus are hoping to offload the midfielder this summerCredit: Getty
    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.
    But Arsenal have already signed a new midfielder this summer, so they could be reluctant to place a suitable offer.
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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.”
    Good Morning football fans. 
    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.
    Credit: Getty
    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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    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.”
    Good Morning football fans. 
    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.
    Credit: Getty
    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

    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

    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

    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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    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”
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    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”
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    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
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    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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