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    Arsenal joined by Liverpool in Noa Lang transfer race with 22-year-old Club Brugge winger also eyed by Leeds

    LIVERPOOL are reportedly battling Arsenal in the race to prise Dutch winger Noa Lang away from Club Brugge.The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Belgian outfit in January following his stunning start to the season.
    Club Brugge winger Noa Lang is a reported target for Arsenal and LiverpoolCredit: AFP
    After top scoring for Brugge last campaign with 17 goals to help the club win the league, he has already chipped in with four strikes and five assists in 14 games this term.
    And his dazzling displays saw him called up to the Holland squad for the first time during the recent international break where he featured against Latvia and Gibraltar.
    It has been stated that Arsenal are ready to turn their interest in Lang into a formal bid in the New Year.
    But according to Calciomercato, Lang – who is also being eyed by Leeds – is now wanted by Jurgen Klopp.
    The Italian news outlet claims that the Reds are at the front of the pack along with the Gunners to secure his services.
    Meanwhile it is understood that AC Milan are desperate to bring the exciting youngster to Serie A.

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    Milan chiefs Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara are alleged to have met Lang’s representatives during the October international break.
    It is believed that Brugge would be willing to part ways with the player should they receive a fee in the region of £21million.
    Following Lang’s impressive performances for Holland, Brugge boss Philippe Clement conceded that he may be sold in the winter transfer window.

    He said: “I am realistic when it comes to these things.
    “If an impossible to refuse offer comes in for him, we won’t be able to stop him in January.
    “I’d rather he finishes the season, takes a title and is important, but we’ll see what happens in January.”
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    Arsenal ‘interested in Luka Jovic transfer with Real Madrid outcast, 23, seen as Alexandre Lacazette replacement’

    ARSENAL have identified Real Madrid outcast Luka Jovic as a potential replacement for Alexandre Lacazette, according to reports.The 23-year-old has played just 11 times for the Spanish giants over the last two seasons.
    Jovic could be on his way out of Real Madrid in the next 12 monthsCredit: Rex
    He showed a few promising signs while on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt during the 2020-21 campaign, netting four times in 18 games.
    And, according to Fichajes, he could now be set to make a permanent move away from the Bernabeu, with Arsenal said to be monitoring him closely.
    Real Madrid are thought to be keen to sell him as they look to try and raise some money for big transfer moves next summer.
    Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been heavily linked with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe after they failed to secure his services in the last window.
    They are also looking at Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland as his release clause promises to make him a major bargain.
    Meanwhile, Arsenal are on the lookout for a striker because of the contractual situation surrounding Lacazette.

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    The Frenchman’s current deal expires at the end of the season and there is a feeling his time may well be up at the Emirates.
    Lacazette has scored 67 goals in 174 games for Arsenal since joining the club in 2017.
    But he has featured in just two Premier League games so far in the 2021-22 campaign.
    It was reported earlier this week that Lacazette has no intention of signing a new deal at Arsenal.
    A number of Premier League clubs and across Europe have already shown interest in the forward.
    Mega-rich Newcastle are believed to have put the former Lyon ace on their 10-man shortlist.
    Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Sevilla and AC Milan are also said to be eyeing him up. More

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    Arsenal boss Arteta steps up search for new right back with ‘Tariq Lamptey, Max Aarons and James Justin on wish list’

    ARSENAL are stepping up their bid to sign a new right-back in January, according to reports.Boss Mikel Arteta is said to have drawn up a shortlist with three potential targets to slot into the Gunners defence.
    Tariq Lamptey is said to be on Arsenal’s list of defensive targetsCredit: Reuters
    Norwich defender Max Aarons is also a potential targetCredit: Alamy
    Transfer website Fichajes report that Arsenal are looking at Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey, Norwich City’s Max Aarons and James Justin from Leicester.
    Arsenal have a conundrum at the right-back position and are looking for a long-term solution.
    The Gunners have been using Calum Chambers and Cedric Soares to fill in alongside new signing from Bologna Takehiro Tomiyasu.
    The report from Fichajes also states that the Arteta wants to adopt a more attacking right-back than the current options at his disposal.
    Hector Bellerin was loaned out to Real Betis and recently said he wants to stay in Spain.
    Speaking to El Desmarque, Bellerin was asked where he see himself playing in June.

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    Mikel Arteta is also said to be looking at Leicester’s James JustinCredit: PA

    To which he said: “I don’t know, but I’ve always said if I didn’t want to be here next season, I wouldn’t have come from the beginning.
    “There are many things to be decided but what I want to do is enjoy this season that I am here. And what has to happen will happen.”
    It has been reported that Bellerin took a pay cut in order to force through a move to the Estadio Benito Villamarin.
    Asked about that, he remarked: “It is clear that money is something important, because it is our job. But I think in football that love of sport, of the club, is being lost.
    “And for me, after having understood and had that feeling since childhood, there are things that you put first.
    “This past year and a half has made us rethink many things.
    “For me and for everyone it was an effort to carry out the operation, not only from the point of view of money.
    “Also how much it cost us to get here. In the end, those efforts pay off and I had other priorities when making my decision.”
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    Arsenal join Raheem Sterling transfer race along with Liverpool and Barcelona with winger open to Man City exit

    ARSENAL are the latest team to declare an interest in Manchester City star Raheem Sterling, according to reports.The winger is open to a move away from the Etihad if his game time continues to be limited.
    Arsenal have entered the race for Raheem SterlingCredit: Rex
    And the Gunners have joined the race for his signature with Liverpool, according to the Express.
    The North Londoners were said to be keen on the England man in the summer but nothing came to fruition.
    They are currently using Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe in the wide positions to reasonable effect but Sterling would add much needed depth with Nicolas Pepe often coming off the bench to have minimal impact.
    England ace Sterling says playing abroad is still something that appeals to him amid reported interest from Barcelona and Liverpool.
    SunSport revealed on Tuesday the former Anfield man, 26, has put contract talks on hold at the Etihad after a difficult few months.
    Sterling has less than two years left on his existing deal and wants to know how much he will play before committing to a new one.

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    He has featured 10 times for City this season but for a grand total of just 461 minutes.
    The star is happy to adapt to playing as a striker for City, rather than his normal left-wing role — but needs game time to improve in that position.
    Three-time Prem title winner Sterling said: “If there was the option to go somewhere else for more game time, I would be open to it.
    “Football is the most important thing to me — challenges that I have set myself from a young age and dreams as well.
    “As an English player, all I know is the Premier League.
    “I’ve always thought maybe one day I’d love to play abroad — see how I would come up against that challenge.
    “I actually should be learning a few different languages. I quite like the French accent and Spanish.”

    Barca are monitoring his situation and could make a move in January, although Etihad sources indicate the club will not sanction a move mid- season.
    Sterling is believed to have spoken with boss Pep Guardiola over his status at City but has generally kept his head down and focused on football.
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    Despite losing his place in the team, his attitude and professionalism have impressed club staff.
    And he told FT Live: “I’m not a person that’s going to complain. I’ve not tried to make it a bigger deal than it actually is.
    “I get on with my work, do what I need to do. And I’m just raring to go — playing matches regularly, score goals regularly.”

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