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      Arsenal ‘aggressively’ trying to sell striker Alexandre Lacazette after coming to transfer value realisation

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      ARSENAL are attempting to sell Alexandre Lacazette as they plot a huge summer of spending, according to reports.Lacazette has just a year remaining on his contract so the club is keen to cash in to prevent the Frenchman from leaving on a free.
      Arsenal have prioritised the sale of Alexandre Lacazette
      Technical director Edu will have to sell players to make signings
      And it is believed that Arsenal would accept a reduced fee for Lacazette due to his £182,000 a week contract being so expensive, reports transfer expert Ian McGarry.
      He told the Transfer Window Podcast: “Arsenal are desperately, desperately, and as we said aggressively, marketing some of their higher-paid players in order to put money back into the budget with regards to how the club moves forward.
      “Alexandre Lacazette is one of the players they are desperate to sell. In doing so they would get a transfer fee; they don’t mind if the fee was obviously less than what they paid for the player.
      “Because his contract is so expensive, they would happily accept a lower fee in order to get him off the wage bill, and in doing so make room for younger players who Mikel Arteta has identified as the future of Arsenal, rather than the present or the past.
      “So Arsenal [are] very much in a position where they need to sell before they can buy.”
      The Gunners are in the market for new defenders, with £50million Ben White targeted as a replacement for David Luiz.
      And with £7m-rated Nuno Tavares and Sambi Lokonga also on the shortlist, Arsenal could spend up to £75m this summer, and that is without a creative midfielder arriving.
      To offset that spend technical director Edu is actively trying to get rid of Lacazette, and he could be followed out of the exit door by Granit Xhaka and Lucas Torreira.
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      And according to Football.London the sale of the two midfielders, plus Matteo Guendouzi’s exit to Marseille, could raise £40m.
      Arsenal spent £52m on Lacazette in 2017 and though the club is unlikely to receive a similar fee for his services, the money from his sale should go towards signings.
      Young players such as Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun should also see their first-team opportunities increase if Lacazette leaves.
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      Nuno Tavares snubs pay rise to join Arsenal on less lucrative contract after Real Sociedad launch last-gasp transfer bid

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      NUNO TAVARES snubbed a more lucrative contract from Real Sociedad to sign for Arsenal instead, according to reports.The 21-year-old jetted in to London on Friday to seal the £7million move from Benfica but could have ended up in Spain after Sociedad’s last-gasp bid.
      Nuno Tavares turned down more money at Real Sociedad and signed for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Left-back Tavares is believed to have agreed a contract until 2026 in North London in a deal worth £7m plus add-ons.
      Portuguese agent Cesar Boaventura and UK-based agency Sync Global were vital in ensuring Tavares chose Arsenal instead of Sociedad, according to the Mail.
      Despite the LaLiga outfit being willing to cough up more cash, Boaventura is said to have convinced him to stick with Mikel Arteta’s men.
      Tavares has been identified to provide competition for Kieren Tierney, with Bukayo Saka and Granit Xhaka deputising in the Scotsman’s absence during the 2020-21 campaign.
      His agent Rafael Santos posted a snap of him on Instagram alongside the defender on Friday before taking off for London.
      Gunners fans were quick to track down his flight, with the player to become Arsenal’s first signing of the summer.
      Commenting on the impending move, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Nuno Tavares together with his agents after paperwork signed as new Arsenal player.
      “Contract until June 2026, €8m [£7m] plus add-ons to Benfica. Confirmed.”

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      Supporters have given their seal of approval to Tavares’ arrival, as one user commented: “Solid 2nd choice left back, good signing.”
      Another messaged: “Technically gifted. Good height. Provides decent cover to Tierney. Good in attack which Kolasinac lacked. Overall good replacement to Kolasinac.”
      Tavares featured in 25 games in all competitions for Benfica last season, where he chipped in with three assists.
      Anderlecht skipper Albert Sambi Lokonga is also believed to be nearing a move to Arsenal to replace outgoing midfielder Matteo Guendouzi. 
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      Arsenal agree double loan transfer deal to offload both Matteo Guendouzi and William Saliba to Marseille

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      ARSENAL have agreed to loan Matteo Guendouzi and William Saliba to Marseille, according to reports.Guendouzi, 22, will become a permanent Marseille player at the end of the loan spell as the Ligue 1 club have agreed an obligation to sign the Frenchman, report Get French Football News.
      Matteo Guendouzi has agreed a deal which will see him leave Arsenal permanently next summerCredit: Getty
      William Saliba has returned on loan to Ligue 1 once againCredit: Getty
      A deal for Saliba, 20, has also been completed according to Nicolo Schira, and the defender will spend the season at Marseille.
      He will then return to the Emirates but after also spending last season on loan at Nice he may have to fight for a place in Mikel Arteta’s squad.
      The Arsenal boss has taken a ruthless approach to Guendouzi after his antics against Brighton in 2020, when he grabbed Neal Maupay’s throat to spark a brawl.
      Guendouzi and Arteta then reportedly had a bust-up while away on a training camp in Dubai.
      That led to a departure last season with Guendouzi joining Hertha Berlin on loan, making 24 appearances.
      He has been available for transfer since with the Gunners setting his asking price at £8.6million this summer.
      Guendouzi was signed by Unai Emery in 2018 for a fee in the region of £8m.
      He has made 82 appearances for the North London club but will now return to France.

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      Arsenal could now turn to reinforcements with Nuno Taveres eyed as a player to bolster the defence.
      Jules Kounde is another defender Arsenal like but they could be rivalled by Tottenham for his signature.
      Also, a deal is in the works for Ben White and could be resolved once Euro 2020 draws to a close.
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      Man Utd hand Arsenal and Tottenham transfer boost after pulling out of Jules Kounde race to focus on Raphael Varane

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham’s hopes of signing Sevilla star Jules Kounde have been boosted after Manchester United turned their attention elsewhere, reports suggest.Kounde enjoyed a stunning campaign with the Andalusians as he made 49 appearances across all competitions and earned immense interest from the Premier League.
      Sevilla star Jules Kounde has attracted interest from the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      United, Arsenal and Tottenham are said to be keeping tabs on the star centre-back, whose impressive performances in LaLiga earned him an international call-up by France for Euro 2020.
      But Dean Jones recently told The Done Deal Show that the Red Devils are prioritising other defensive targets, mainly Real Madrid star Raphael Varane.
      The Manchester giants are initially looking to officially seal Jadon Sancho’s move from Borussia Dortmund.

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      Real Madrid star Raphael Varane is Manchester United’s top defensive targetCredit: Getty
      United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is then determined to sign a top centre-back that will partner up with Harry Maguire.
      But the Manchester giants are focused on Varane and Villarreal ace Pau Torres, who could move to Old Trafford in a swap deal that would see Eric Bailly going back the other way.
      That works as a major boost for Arsenal and Tottenham, who are highly likely to move for the 22-year-old defender.
      The Gunners appear to be prioritising Brighton ace Ben White but Manchester City have also joined the bidding war for the England international.

      Spurs new boss Nuno Espirito Santo is said to be keen on making Kounde his first signing in North London.
      However, both London rivals will have to splash some serious cash to convince Sevilla to sell their best defender.
      City tried their luck last summer but a bid of around £50million was not enough to do business with the Spanish giants.
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      Arsenal transfer boost as Leicester ‘pull out of Odsonne Edouard race as Celtic look for £20m fee for striker’

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      ARSENAL’S chances of signing Celtic star Odsonne Edouard have increased due to Leicester reportedly withdrawing their interest in the striker.Brendan Rodgers was believed to be keen on Edouard having signed the Frenchman while at Celtic.
      Leicester have reportedly ended their interest in Odsonne Edouard
      Patson Daka confirmed a switch to the King Power stadium this week
      But the Foxes completed a deal forward Patson Daka from RB Salzburg for £23million earlier this week.
      Daka has signed a five-year contract and is viewed as Jamie Vardy’s long-term successor.
      And according to the Daily Record that deal is expected to end Leicester’s interest in Edouard.
      The report claims Leicester do not have enough left in the transfer budget to move for Edouard.
      And the Midlands club reportedly expect Celtic will be difficult to deal with when negotiating a deal, as 50 per cent of the transfer fee will be owed to Paris Saint-Germain.
      But with Edouard entering the final year of his contract he could move this summer.
      Juventus and AC Milan have been linked previously while Liverpool and West Ham are also said to be interested in the 23-year-old.

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      Edouard signed for Rodgers at Celtic in 2018 for a fee of £10million.
      He has scored 83 goals in 168 games for the Bhoys but signalled his intention to leave Celtic Park in the January transfer window.
      Liverpool have also been linked with Bayern Munich’s Kinglsey Coman this summer so it appears they are in the market for a new forward.
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      Sergio Ramos ‘rejects £10m Man Utd offer after talks over free transfer as Arsenal and PSG eye Real Madrid legend’

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      REAL MADRID legend Sergio Ramos has attracted interest from the Premier League after his exit from the Santiago Bernabeu, reports suggest.Ramos’ 16-year stint at Real came to an end last month after the player and club president Florentino Perez failed to reach an agreement over a new contract.
      Sergio Ramos has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal after leaving Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Los Blancos were willing to offer a one-year deal on reduced terms but the 35-year-old defender held out for a two-year contract and that standstill led to the former team captain’s departure.
      According to the Daily Star, Manchester United approached the Spain international and proposed a £10million deal, with the option of a second season.
      But Ramos rejected that offer and reports suggest he is close to joining Paris Saint-Germain, where he has been handed a straight two-year deal with his annual salary slightly minimised.

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      According to Goal, however, there has been no agreement between the player and PSG.
      The same source, though, confirms that the Ligue 1 giants and Ramos have indeed come in contact without a formal offer being tabled.
      Arsenal have also asked to be kept in the loop regarding the star centre-back’s future.

      United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a top defender to partner up with Harry Maguire at the back.
      However, the Red Devils appear to be prioritising the likes of Real star Raphael Varane and Villarreal ace Pau Torres.
      Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, on the other hand, would also like someone to lead his backline but seems to be prioritising the signing of a midfielder.
      If Ramos ultimately joins PSG then he will reunite with former Real team-mates Keylor Navas and Angel Di Maria as well as fellow Spain players Ander Herrera and Pablo Sarabia.
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      Arsenal transfer for Ben White all-but complete for £50m from Brighton and will be sealed after Euro 2020

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      BEN WHITE’s Arsenal move appears to be reaching its closing stages despite Man City and Everton vying with the Gunners for the centre-back. Football London claims the club’s deal to buy the Brighton ace is all but done with the switch due to be finalised after the Euros. 
      Arsenal’s £50million move for Ben White is reportedly expected to ahead despite interest from EvertonCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun
      The Toffees, who confirmed Rafa Benitez as their new manager, are thought to have held negotiations with Albion officials over a possible £50million switch.
      And Football London says the Goodison Park giants were reportedly preparing to make an offer that would have bested the package tabled by Arsenal. 
      It is thought Mikel Arteta’s side are offering £42m guaranteed with a further £6m in add-ons.
      This reportedly follows initial bids of £40m and later £45m plus £5m in add-ons, with Brighton chiefs reportedly eager for a higher bid. 
      And although White, 23, is believed to prefer an Emirates move it is thought the Seagulls player was impressed by the efforts of transfer chiefs at Everton. 
      However, a move to North London after the European Championships is thought to be looking the likeliest option for the England international. 
      And Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate hinted that summer deals involving some of his players could be in line to be completed after the contest. 
      The centre-back, who was born in Poole, made 36 top-flight starts for Graham Potter’s Seagulls helping them to avoid relegation. 

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      Brighton finished thirteenth in the table and 13 points above the drop zone.
      White, who began his senior career at Brighton in 2016, enjoyed loan spells at Newport County, Peterborough and Leeds between 2017 and 2020. 
      The England centre-back was listed in the PFA’s Championship Team of the Year for the 2019-20 season following his successful one-year stint at Leeds. 
      And the player featured in 46 second-flight games that season helping the club to win promotion to the Premier League in July 2020. 
      Reports claim a Ben White move from Brighton to Arsenal could take place after the EurosCredit: AP

      Elsewhere William Saliba is reportedly set to join Marseille on loan following temporary spells with Saint Etienne and Nice
      The France Under 20 centre-back sealed a £27million move to the Gunners in July 2019. 
      However, Saliba has so far struggled to make a breakthrough into Mikel Arteta’s side. 
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