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      Arsenal missed out on Jadon Sancho, Christian Pulisic AND Jude Bellingham transfers, reveals ex-head of recruitment

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      ARSENAL could have signed Jadon Sancho, Jude Bellingham and Christian Pulisic, a former club scout has revealed.
      Steve Morrow headed the Gunners’ youth recruitment for almost a decade, during which a number of near misses passed by the club.

      Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho ultimately ended up at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Chelsea star Christian Pulisic was rejected by Arsenal before also heading to DortmundCredit: PA

      Among them was Borussia Dortmund star Sancho, who interested Arsenal before he signed for Manchester City in 2015 and again two years later.
      Morrow, 50, told Goal: “Every top club will say there were near misses.
      “Jadon Sancho was certainly one of those.
      “We missed out on him once when he moved from Watford and went up to Manchester City, and then again when he reached that age at City when young players have a choice to make.

      “Jadon felt that his future was away from Manchester and we were very, very close to signing him, but the family felt at the time that the best opportunity for him was at Dortmund and off he went.”
      Bundesliga giants Borussia have become famous for scouting out young talent but Morrow noted every top team’s extensive knowledge.
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      Jude Bellingham signed for the German side last year amid huge competition for the Birmingham youngster.

      Arsenal tracked the midfielder for some time and Morrow left in 2019 having attempted a deal with Bellingham before he broke out.
      And Chelsea star Christian Pulisic is another who ended up at Dortmund, having arguably come even closer to signing for the club while on trial.
      Former defender Morrow added: “There have been others. Jude Bellingham was another one that was very similar to that.
      “When he came to the end of his contract at Birmingham City and was debating whether to stay there and sign a scholarship or move somewhere else, we were very close to that one as well.
      “But sometimes it just doesn’t happen and you have to accept it.

      I did see Pulisic’s potential but he was certainly behind physically in terms of the same age group with our boys.
      Steve Morrow

      “Through our connections in the States, Christian was one that I actually had over at London Colney as a 14-year-old.
      “He came in and did quite well, but he was small and underdeveloped physically when he came to us.
      “I did see his potential but he was certainly behind physically in terms of the same age group with our boys.
      “I wanted to bring him back again, but it just didn’t work out and he went to Germany unfortunately.”
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      Northern Irish scout Steve Morrow (centre) spent most of his time working under Arsene Wenger (right)Credit: Getty – Contributor

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      Arsenal ‘tell Matteo Guendouzi he’s played last game for club and WILL be sold in £25m transfer this summer’ after loan

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      ARSENAL have told Matteo Guendouzi he has played his last game for the club and will be sold in the summer, reports say.
      The Frenchman was shipped on loan to Hertha Berlin in Germany at the start of the season.

      Arsenal have told Matteo Guendouzi he will be sold in the summer, reports sayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      It came after Guendouzi fell out with manager Mikel Arteta, when the Spaniard returned to the Emirates in 2019.
      Arsenal looked at selling the midfielder in the summer, offering him in swap deals.
      But they had to settle for a loan, with Guendouzi since making 18 appearances for Hertha.
      He has impressed in the Bundesliga, sparking hope he could return to Arsenal once his spell away expires.

      But according to Football Insider, Arteta has no plans in bringing Guendouzi back into his squad.
      And Arsenal are even said to be dropping his price tag from £30million to £25m in an attempt to attract buyers.
      But with the 21-year-old entering the final year of his contract at the end of this season, the Gunners could struggle to move him on.
      Recently, Guendouzi has started three of the last four on the bench.

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      Hertha boss Pal Dardai told Bild last month: “It’s like puberty for him, he’s kind of a rebel. He has to work and learn like an animal.”
      Guendouzi burnt his bridges with Arteta following a bust-up at a Dubai training camp in February last year.
      And after a red card in an altercation with Brighton’s Neal Maupay last season, the rebel was not seen in the Premier League again.

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      Arsenal transfer blow as Leicester ‘close in on £15m Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard to succeed Jamie Vardy’

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      LEICESTER are close to beating Arsenal to Celtic star Odsonne Edouard ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.
      According to MailOnline, The Foxes see Edouard as a long-term replacement for legendary centre-forward Jamie Vardy.

      Celtic star Odsonne Edouard has been linked with a move to Leicester and ArsenalCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow

      The star striker appears keen on reuniting with Brendan Rodgers, his former manager at Celtic Park, and a £15million deal is said to be close to being completed.
      Leicester boss Rodgers brought the Frenchman to Celtic in 2017 from Paris Saint-Germain, initially on loan.
      The 23-year-old has been in sparkling form ever since having amassed a total of 81 goals in 160 appearances.
      Edouard continues to impress throughout this season as he has registered 20 goals in 32 matches across all competitions.

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      Arsenal have also made an enquiry to sign the France under-21s international in the summer.
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking for new options up front with Alexandre Lacazette likely to depart at the end of the season.
      Edouard’s Celtic contract runs out in 2022 and that, along with a sell-on fee of 40 per cent owed to PSG, has led to a reduction on his release clause.

      The Hoops initially rated the centre-forward at around £40m but had to cut that down.
      Roma are also said to be courting Edouard along with Arsenal and other clubs.
      But if the latest reports are accurate, it seems like the Frenchman is on his way to King Power Stadium.
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      Alexis Sanchez scores twice in eight minutes in Inter’s win over Parma… as many as he managed in final Man Utd season

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      INTER MILAN star Alexis Sanchez scored two goals in just eight minutes against Parma away on Thursday.
      That’s as many as he managed in his final season at Manchester United across all competitions in the 2018-2019 campaign.

      Inter Milan star Alexis Sanchez scored twice against ParmaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Sanchez opened the scoring for Inter after 54 minutes when he latched on to a loose ball from ex-Old Trafford team-mate Romelu Lukaku.
      The ex-United and Arsenal star doubled the Nerazzurri’s lead just eight minutes later thanks to another assist from Lukaku, who is showcasing some sparkling form in the Serie A.
      Parma cut the deficit thanks to a close-range finish from Hernani in the 71st minute but that was all the fight they had left against the Serie A table-toppers who won 2-1.
      Sanchez celebrated with his team-mates in the dressing room after full-time and shared a picture of their backstage jubilation on Instagram.

      The forward has been enjoying a somewhat new lease on life under ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte at the San Siro.
      The Chile international scored more goals against Parma than he could muster on his final full season at United, where he found the net just once in the Premier League and the FA Cup.
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      Sanchez took the Premier League by storm in 2014 when he joined Arsenal from Barcelona following an impressive World Cup run with Chile.

      The 32-year-old went on to net a total of 80 goals in 166 matches throughout his four-year stint at the Emirates.
      United signed him mid-season in 2018 thinking they found their next big Old Trafford superstar but the Chilean registered a mere three-goal return across all competitions on his debut campaign.

      Following another hapless season with the Red Devils, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decided to loan him out to Inter where he scored four goals, his best return in two years.
      The Serie A giants decided to buy him last summer and he currently counts five goals in 18 league outings this season.
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      Everton and Fulham set for transfer battle over Stuttgart sensation Silas Wamangituka – billed the next Nicolas Pepe

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      EVERTON and Fulham are keeping tabs on Stuttgart ace Silas Wamangituka, who’s been compared to Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe, according to reports.
      Wamangituka has stood out as one of the most exciting young talents in the Bundesliga having already scored 11 goals in 22 league matches.

      Stuttgart ace Silas Wamangituka has been linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: GETTY IMAGES

      According to Eurosport, the midfielder, who can also operate as a winger and a centre-forward, has caught the eye of both Everton and Fulham.
      However, both Premier League clubs may be set for an intense bidding war as the Congolese ace has also attracted interest from Germany’s biggest teams.
      The 21-year-old has has been compared to Arsenal winger Pepe due to their similar style of play.
      Wamangituka’s impact also brings back memories of the Ivory Coast star’s performances at Lille two years ago, which led to offers from some of the biggest clubs in the world.

      The ex-Paris FC ace is averaging roughly one goal every other game and seems set for a major move ahead of the summer transfer window.
      Everton have been enjoying an impressive campaign under Carlo Ancelotti and could qualify for Europe next season.
      The Toffees are seventh in the table with only two points separating them from the top four.
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      Arsenal ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has signed a new deal at the club
      Therefore, the Merseysiders could offer a rising talent like Wamangituka some exciting opportunities in Europe.
      Fulham, on the other hand, have found themselves in a relegation scrap yet again and are currently in 18th place.
      The Cottagers are three points below Newcastle and safety.
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