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      Jorginho urges Arsenal to tie Mikel Arteta down to long-term deal ahead of thrilling Premier League title push

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      JORGINHO has urged the Arsenal board to tie down Mikel Arteta to a long-term deal.And the Italian believes Arteta has what it takes to build a “special” dynasty in North London as they prepare for a final push for the Premier League title.Jorginho hopes Mikel Arteta commits his future to ArsenalCredit: GettySporting Director Edu has built a good relationship with ArtetaCredit: PAThe Gunners are two Prem wins away from potentially lifting a first league trophy since Arsene Wenger’s Invincibles of 2004 – starting away at Old Trafford against Manchester United on Sunday.They will be relying on a major Manchester City capitulation – who have a fourth successive triumph in their grasp, a point behind Arsenal with a game in hand.But regardless of another second placed Prem finish – having squandered an eight-point lead to City last campaign – Jorginho knows Arteta is on track to transform Arsenal.The former Chelsea midfielder, 32, had four different managers in four-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge – Maurizio Sarri, Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter.read more arsenalMeanwhile, in contrast to Chelsea’s hectic firing and hiring approach, Arteta – who remains calm over his future – is expected to extend his stay at the Emirates with his current deal expiring in the summer of 2025, having initially taken over in December 2019.And Jorginho said: “I feel that [Mikel] could stay way longer. He feels good here and I honestly don’t see him going.“It is really important for the club for him to stay because him with Edu and the board, the whole club, they created something special. I don’t believe he wants to go as well.“What [Arteta] has been doing here since he joined has been incredible. It is not just a coincidence where we are now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“It is such a long process that he has been doing really well with the club, and now with the team, with the fans.“It is working really well because everyone is looking in the same direction. Every little part that you add to the team is just to make the team better and achieve things.”How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerJorginho extended his stay at Arsenal this week, signing a new one-year deal – understood to include an option to stay a further 12 month – with his old terms running out this summer.He added: “Under Mikel, you have the direction that you need to go. You go in that direction or you are not part of the project. It is very clear.“Everyone that is here wants to be in the same direction with him.”Jorginho’s old Chelsea teammate Kai Havertz has emerged as one of Arteta’s most important players in this title run in – despite initial early criticism.The German forward – who signed from the Blues last summer for £65m – failed to score in his first 12 outings for Arsenal, but now has seven goals and five assists in 10 starts as a central striker since February.Jorginho said: “I always knew because I know Kai. READ MORE SUN STORIES”That is part of the game as well, isn’t it? I spoke with him as well: ‘Stay calm, let them talk, keep doing your job as you always do. Work hard and you are going to come through this even better.’“And that is what has happened I think. And I am really happy for him. He is an amazing, amazing guy and he deserves everything to go really well for him.”Meet the Arsenal Wags from Strictly star to a flight attendant
      Tomali Benson – partner of Bukayo Saka
      Benson and Saka have kept information on their relationship largely quiet.
      They do not appear on each others Instagram pages but she was seen speaking to Saka at the 2022 World Cup.
      Helene Spilling – partner of Martin Odegaard
      A professional dancer from Norway who rose to fame in the country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing, the pair were first spotted together at the Football Awards in March 2023.
      Sophie Weber – partner of Kai Havertz
      Weber works as a model and social media influencer and is the most high profile member of the group on online with almost 400,000 followers on Instagram.
      They are childhood sweethearts having grown up in the same neighbourhood.
      Milly White – partner of Ben White
      The couple got engaged in 2022 before tying the knot officially in May last year. They have matching “I love you tattoos” on their wrists. Milly White works as a model.
      Laura Trossard Hilven – partner of Leandro Trossard
      The pair met in 2014 before getting married in 2019.
      They have two sons together, Thiago and Amadeo.
      Lauren Fryer – partner of Declan Rice
      Lauren Fryer and Declan Rice have been together since 2015. She tends to keep a lower profile compared to some of Arsenal’s other Wags but is no less stunning.
      She sadly deleted all pictures on her Instagram after suffering horrific abuse by vile trolls.
      Georgina Ramsdale – partner of Aaron Ramsdale
      Georgina Ramsdale works as a flight attendant.
      The couple got married last June after the Arsenal star proposed in 2022. They originally met in 2019. More

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      PSG ‘lining up mega-money replacement for Kylian Mbappe’.. and it’s bad news for Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have identified their priority target to replace departing superstar Kylian Mbappe in the summer.Mbappe, 25, will be leaving PSG at the end of the season after seven years at Parc des Princes and is expected to join Real Madrid.Paris Saint-Germain have found their top target to replace Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyPSG have prioritised Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and talks have been heldCredit: RexAccording to RMC Sport, the Parisians are now prioritising Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the star forward’s replacement.And this poses as a major transfer blow for Chelsea, Arsenal as well as Manchester United who are also eyeing Kvaratskhelia.PSG boss Luis Enrique sees the winger as the perfect candidate to fill in for Mbappe down the left wing and discussions have already taken place.Club chiefs have travelled to Italy to meet the Georgia international’s camp.Read More on FootballThe negotiations have been described as “positive” and Kvaratskhelia was left “enthusiastic”. However, there has been no agreement between the two sides and PSG will have to splash a significant sum for the Georgian’s signature.Napoli are notoriously tough negotiators who slap a hefty fee on their top stars, such as Victor Osimhen, and are not known to budge.Kvaratskhelia has set the world alight during his two-year stint with the Partenopei.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe forward led the Serie A giants to their first Scudetto in 33 years during his maiden campaign.He now counts a total of 24 goals and 26 assists in 85 appearances across all competitions.Thierry Henry slammed for ’embarrassing take’ on Kylian Mbappe after PSG defeated in Champions League semi-finalBarcelona are also keeping tabs but Kvaratskhelia’s father Badri recently dealt all of his suitors a major blow as he suggested his son wants to stay at Napoli where he has a contract until 2027. More

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      Arsenal ‘eye shock transfer for Wojciech Szczesny’ as Arteta draws up three-man shortlist to replace Ramsdale

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      ARSENAL have reportedly drawn up a three-man goalkeeper shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window.And former fan favourite Wojciech Szczesny is said to be a top target.Arsenal reportedly want to re-sign Wojciech SzczesnyCredit: GettySzczesny played for the Gunners before joining Juventus in 2017Credit: PA:Empics SportThe Gunners are at risk of losing Aaron Ramsdale ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.The England ace has lost his spot as Mikel Arteta’s No1 this season, with David Raya preferred in goal.He is now expected to move on this summer in a bid to get regular game time.Chelsea, Newcastle and Wolves have all been linked with a move for the shotstopper ahead of the upcoming transfer window.READ MORE ON ARSENALAnd Arsenal are now preparing for his potential departure.According to the Standard, the Gunners have established three potential replacements.Jason Steele and Diant Ramaj are both on the shortlist, as well as former Arsenal favourite Szczesny.The north London side would ideally like to bring in a homegrown keeper to help them comply with Premier League squad rules.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him.

      Szczesny came through the club’s academy before making his first team debut in 2009.He went on to make 181 appearances for the Gunners and established himself as a fan favourite.How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerJuventus could decide to sell the 34-year-old this summer to make way for Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.However, it could be difficult to complete a deal due to Szczesny’s £100,000-a-week wages.Steele has also emerged as a homegrown option, but he still has two years remaining on his current deal with Brighton.And the Gunners have joined several European clubs in expressing an interest in Ajax star Ramaj.However, the 22-year-old is understood to be reluctant to give up being a guaranteed starter.Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson are among the stars that could leave Arsenal at the end of the season.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Gunners are interested in signing Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak.Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato has also emerged as a target.Jason Steele has emerged as another Arsenal targetCredit: AlamyDiant Ramaj is also on the club’s shortlistCredit: Getty More

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      Jorginho finally commits to Arsenal with new deal and eyes special end to their thrilling Prem title race

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      JORGINHO wants to give Arsenal fans a special season finale after signing a new contract with the club.The Gunners midfielder joined from Chelsea in January 2023 for £12m on an 18-month contract with the option to extend.Jorginho has signed a contract extension at Arsenal to end speculationCredit: Getty Images – GettyThe Italian international has been crucial to Arsenal’s progress under Mikel ArtetaCredit: GettyAnd after months of talks with his current contract due to expire this summer, the 32-year-old Italian international has finally put pen to paper on a fresh deal.SunSport understands it is another short-term agreement, believed to be a one-year deal with the potential to stay for a further 12 months.Jorginho has made 51 appearances in all competitions in North London so far – an essential cog in Mikel Arteta’s side challenging for the Premier League title for two campaigns on the bounce.Arsenal are top of the Prem with two matches remaining – one point above Manchester City who have a game in hand.read more arsenalWith this year’s race with City going down to the wire, Jorginho said: “I feel I can and I want to give more to the fans because they’ve been giving a lot of affection and support to me.“All I want is to give it back. I feel I have more to do.“I want to win as much as I can. We are enjoying [this season] because it’s a beautiful journey. It’s a special moment, a special thing we’ve been doing.“We need to push and enjoy the moment, every single day. To be where we are, we worked hard, we need to be proud and trust what we’re doing and believe it.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe added: “I’m really, really happy to stay. It is a privilege to be a part of this family.“I felt part of something big straight away. Everyone here can count on me. I will always be there for them.”The extension for Jorginho comes as Arteta and Sporting Director Edu plot another summer overhaul, with midfielder Thomas Partey’s future up in the air with 12 months left on his contract.The forgotten Arsenal wonderkidsJorginho also joins the likes of Takehiro Tomiyasu, Ben White, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and William Saliba who have signed new deals over the past 18 months.Arteta said: “Jorgi is such an important part of our team.“A role model with great leadership skills and a unique playing style ability which makes everybody better around him on the pitch.“We’re all excited to continue this journey together.”READ MORE SUN STORIESEdu added: “He represents what we stand for here at Arsenal with his professionalism and success as we continue building to be better and stronger.”Arsenal go to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday before hosting Everton on the final day, while City have Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham still to play. More

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      Jorginho’s Wag hits out at ‘haters’ as she calls Arsenal ace ‘so f***ing handsome’ and brags about his skills in bed

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      ARSENAL ace Jorginho’s fiancee Catherine Harding slammed her man’s “haters” with a long post and odd video on social media.The midfielder is no stranger to criticism ever since he swapped Chelsea for their London rivals last year.Arsenal ace Jorginho’s fiancee Catherine Harding hit out at his criticsCatherine shared a bizarre video telling Jorginho he has ‘too much money;Credit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_However, the Italy international has proven to be a valuable member of Mikel Arteta’s side as he often brings quality in the middle of the park as Thomas Partey’s injury hell continues.The 32-year-old, though, has been criticised for a few displays and Catherine would have none of it.The singer took to Instagram where she shared clips of the pair looking loved up from the Prime reality TV show Married To The Game.The Arsenal ace’s Wag accompanied it with a long post addressing the trolls with Abba’s hit song Money, Money, Money playing in the background.Read More on ArsenalCatherine posted: “I have been seeing so many comments on this video and was trying to ignore it but I have something to say to all the haters and desperados commenting negatives things on here on my video.”HAVE YOU SEEN MY FIANCEE? He’s so beautiful inside and out. He is so f*****g handsome my green eyed boy.”HOTT [sic] is an understatement. Funny… I just need to be with him and we could laugh all day together doing nothing.”He’s got a crazy good energy and guess what… He’s RICH too. I guess I won the lottery.Most read in Football”Good luck to you all out there… Keep playing, maybe you will get as lucky as me one day. Until then you can keep writing your sad comments online. Ciao”And to anyone who has left a lovely comment, thank you much, appreciate it.”Arsenal star Jorginho looks very awkward after fiancee’s comment about how they met on Married to the GameCatherine then shared a bizarre video of the two in a car that showed her telling him they can’t be together any more as a joke.She goes on to goad Jorginho telling him that even though he is “so handsome” and “definitely not” bad in bed that the problem is that he is too rich.Check out more from Jorginho and Catherine’s glam lifeCatherine and Jorginho are engaged to be marriedCredit: Instagram @jorginhofrelloJorginho and Catherine share their life on social mediaCredit: Instagram @jorginhofrelloCatherine has a son with JorginhoCredit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_Catherine is an Irish-born singerCredit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_Catherine has been a regular at Arsenal matchesCredit: Instagram @cat_cavelli_Catherine is a former Voice UK contestantCredit: @cat_cavelliCatherine is no stranger to showing off her bikini bodyCredit: @cat_cavelli More

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      Chelsea ‘set to make £65m transfer bid for Mudryk’s old team-mate’ but face battle with Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City

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      CHELSEA are lining up a £65million bid for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgiy Sudakov, according to reports.Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been keeping tabs on the Ukrainian this season.Georgiy Sudakov is being linked with a host of top Premier League clubsCredit: GettySudakov, left, was team-mates with Mykhailo Mudryk, right, at Shakhtar DonetskCredit: AFPHe has scored eight goals for club and country in the 2023/24 campaign, one of which came in a 3-0 win on Sunday.Now The Mail understand Chelsea have held discussions with the player’s representatives as they prepare to make a suitable offer for the man who has a £125million release clause.Shakhtar chief executive Sergei Palkin was also at Chelsea’s win over Everton last month and confirmed after the game that Sudakov will leave in the summer.He said: “This summer window, he has a big chance to move to some big clubs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We have had some contacts with big clubs and some are not negotiating with us directly but are getting a feel for the summer environment.”He will definitely move to a top European club this summer.”When I was at Chelsea versus Everton, many people asked me about Sudakov.”Sudakov, who is under contract until 2028, played alongside Mykhailo Mudryk at Shakhtar before he left for Stamford Bridge.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe pair are good friend, with Sudakov joking in the past that Mudryk is missing him in London.They are still team-mates for the Ukraine national team – where Sudakov has 14 caps.Ex-Chelsea and England wonderkid now unemployedMudryk has struggled since moving to England, scoring just six goals and assisting four in 56 appearances.But Mauricio Pochettino’s side are starting to show signs of improvement with a run of just one loss in their last 12 Premier League games.On Sunday, they thrashed West Ham 5-0 to move seventh in the table with three games remaining. More

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      Bukayo Saka reveals how the ‘pain’ of losing title to Man City last season is fuelling nerve-jangling run-in this term

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      BUKAYO SAKA has vowed Arsenal will not get “frustrated” in their chase of the winning machine that is Manchester City.The Gunners have won 14 of their 16 Premier League outings this calendar year, losing just once, scoring 51 goals and only conceding eight in the process.Bukayo Saka says Arsenal will push Manchester City all the way in the title raceCredit: AlamyMikel Arteta’s Gunners will hope for City to drop points in the next few weeksCredit: GettyAnd yet, the title is out of their hands, with Pep Guardiola’s City a point behind and a game to spare in second place heading into their final three matches of the campaign.Mikel Arteta’s league leaders could find themselves off the top spot by the time they travel to Manchester United in their penultimate game of the season on Sunday should City beat Fulham at Craven Cottage in Saturday’s early kick-off.Arsenal are praying for a miracle slip-up from Pep’s four-time Prem champions, but Saka is remaining positive.He explained: “You can view it in two ways – as frustrating or as a beautiful challenge.read more arsenal“Everybody knows they are one of the best teams in the world.“They have been on top for the past five years, challenging for everything, so far to be up there competing with them is good.“We are not going to get frustrated. We see it as a challenge. We want to fight until the end and push them the whole way.“They have set the standard and it’s up to the rest of us to try to be better than them. We just focus on ourselves. That’s all we can do.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe memories of last year’s painful collapse – throwing away an eight-point lead on City to end the term five points off the top – will be fresh in the minds of Arteta’s squad.But Saka added: “The end of last season has made us stronger this year, made us hungrier to try and go a step further. The pain has brought us together.How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player“We are all so hungry but also in future years, we want to win. We are young and we have got many more years ahead of us and we’ll have lots of experiences together.”Horror tackleSaka was on the end of a horror studs-up tackle by Ryan Christie during their 3-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend – leaving him with a nasty gash on his left shin.VAR decided not to get involved, with referee David Coote deciding against issuing Christie a card or even awarding a foul.It is not the first time during his Arsenal career that Saka has been targeted with heavy fouls from opposition players.But the 22-year-old said: “I just try to get on with it. It’s the hunger to win that keeps me going. That’s why I keep getting up.“I’m physically much stronger than I was four or five years ago with more experience, and I’m smarter now in terms of knowing which tackles to go through and which ones to jump.”For the fourth successive season, Saka has surpassed 50 games for club and country and is currently the leading appearance maker in the Arsenal squad with 225 so far.READ MORE SUN STORIESSaka added: “It’s big numbers but Mikel has told me that all elite players do that. if I want to be at that level then I need to be ready to play that many games.“You see the best players in the world doing it so I believe I can do it as well.” More

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      TNT Sports commentator lets slip unusual reason why Arsenal were forced to cut training short before Bournemouth clash

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      TNT Sports commentator Darren Fletcher let slip the unusual reason Arsenal had to cut their final training session before the Bournemouth game short.The training obviously had the desired effect, with Arsenal continuing their fine form of late as they maintained their title push with a 3-0 win over The Cherries.Mikel Arteta was forced to stop training early on FridayCredit: RexThe TNT commentator revealed why training was cut shortCredit: GettyA first-half penalty from Bukayo Saka opened the scoring before Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice chipped in with goals in the second half.The result was enough to open up a four point gap at the top of the Premier League, which was then cut to one after Manchester City took Wolves apart in a 5-1 win.TNT Sports commentator Fletcher suggested that the secret to Arsenal’s title-chasing success may be the intensity of their training sessions.Fletcher revealed that Mikel Arteta was forced to step in and intervene during Arsenal’s final training session before the Bournemouth game.READ MORE ON ARSENALThat was apparently because the players brought such an intensity to the session that he was worried injuries may pile-up during their run-in.In the first half, Fletcher said: “They’re really impressing early on here, Arsenal.Co-commentator Lucy Ward replied: “Yeah they’re at it, Arsenal. They’ve started at a lot higher tempo than Bournemouth.”Fletcher then revealed: “It was whispered to me earlier this morning that the final training session yesterday was pretty high in tempo and physicality.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So much so that Mikel Arteta felt the need just to calm it down a little bit, call an earlier halt than he would have liked to have done.”But very, very pleased with what he saw from his players and that aggression is what we’re seeing here in the early moments.”Arsenal icon told ‘you’re live on the radio.. you shouldn’t be doing that’ by fuming Tottenham fan in North London derbyReflecting on the intensity of the game afterwards, Declan Rice said: “I think you saw in the first half it was domination. We could have been four or five up if I’m being honest with you. I missed a sitter and I was fuming to be honest.”Arsenal have a point lead over City with two games left to play.But City have a game in hand, with that coming against Arsenal’s North London rivals Tottenham next Thursday.Tactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins
      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Read more on how Mikel Arteta is using Kai Havertz.
      Or to watch the brilliant video in full on YouTube. More