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      Runar Alex Runarsson to ‘undergo Arsenal medical today ahead of £1.5m transfer from Dijon’ to replace Emiliano Martinez

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      RUNAR Alex Runarsson is set to undergo an Arsenal medical today ahead of £1.5m transfer from Dijon, reports say.
      Days of speculation look set to end in success for the Gunners as they land a replacement for Emiliano Martinez.

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      Runar Alex Runarsson is expected to join Arsenal if there are no problems with his medicalRunarsson is set to slot in behind Bernd Leno as the new secondary goalkeeper at the Emirates.
      The Telegraph reports that his medical is the next stumbling block ahead of £1.5 million move.
      The North London club will be set to net a huge profit over their goalkeeping business, with predecessor Martinez going to Aston Villa in a £20 million deal.

      The Icelandic stopper is expected to sign a five-year deal and go ahead of Matt Macey in the pecking order.
      He will likely be limited to game time only in the domestic cups and the Europa League.
      The transfer has not been entirely problem free for the 25-year-old keeper, who had to frantically delete tweets about Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger.
      Back in 2011, Runarsson tweeted that Wenger, who managed Arsenal for 22 years and won three Premier League titles, was a “French f***” and “stupid”

      The tweets were sent on the same day the Gunners memorably blew a 3-1 lead over rivals Tottenham to draw 3-3.

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      The 25-year-old keeper had to take quick action after nine-year-old tweets about Arsene Wenger emergedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      It comes just weeks after Arsenal-supporting Matt Doherty hilariously got rid of his own tweets declaring his love for Arsenal after joining rivals Tottenham.
      A successful move for Runarsson would mark Arsenal’s fifth venture into this summer’s window.

      Willian was signed on a free after he left Chelsea following the end of last season.
      They also secured tall centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille for £27 million despite much competition from around Europe.
      And the club also secured permanent deals for Cedric Soares and Pablo Mari after they both initially joined on loan.

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      Aubameyang signs new £350k-a-week Arsenal contract after months of showdown talks in huge win for Arteta

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has handed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta a huge boost by signing a new three-year contract.
      The Gunners have convinced their club captain to put pen to paper on a new deal believed to be worth upwards of £350,000-a-week.

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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang announced the deal himself from the Emirates Stadium pitchCredit: Twitter @Arsenal

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      Aubameyang lifted the FA Cup as Gunners captain last monthCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The club announced the extension on Tuesday with a livestream of Aubameyang on the Emirates Stadium pitch.
      “I signed da ting,” smiled the striker before he was joined by Ian Wright and Alexandre Lacazette on the call.
      He added: “I wanted to share this with you guys, I’m so happy.
      “This is my home, it’s a great day. I want to become an Arsenal legend and maybe leave a legacy.”
      Gunners legend Wright proclaimed “oh my God I love you man!” when he entered the chat.
      The ecstatic former striker told Aubameyang: “For you to sign for us in a time when we need you most, when we’ve seen legends leave us when we need them – you have legendary status.”
      Talks have been ongoing for months while the likes of Barcelona and Manchester United circle for the striker.

      A deal looked unlikely earlier in the year but Arteta’s arrival, heralding FA Cup and Community Shield triumphs, has proven key to tying Aubameyang down.

      The Gabon international has been teasing the new deal for a number of weeks, most recently posting an hourglass emoji to his 1.6million Twitter followers.
      Thought to be key to persuading Aubameyang, 31, to commit has been convincing his father.
      Arteta and Gunners legend Ian Wright have helped to woo Pierre-Francois Aubameyang as he guides his son towards a renewal.
      And their advances have been successful with the forward, who cost £56million when signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2018, staying put.
      Aubameyang has continually shown just how vital he is in North London, hitting 72 goals in 111 games for Arsenal.
      That continued with a strike in the opening day beating of Fulham on Saturday.

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      Aubameyang was joined by Ian Wright and Alexandre Lacazette on the livestreamCredit: Twitter @Arsenal

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      A few hints guided Gooners before the livestream beganCredit: Twitter @Arsenal

      The deal also moves him to the top of the club’s earnings tree.
      Mesut Ozil is also thought to take home around £350,000-a-week, with Willian back on £220,000-a-week.
      The decision to splash out on the chunky deals has attracted criticism after last month’s decision to make 55 staff members redundant, despite a coronavirus pandemic squad wage cut.

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      Arsenal set for £20m boost to transfer kitty with Thomas Partey and Houssem Aouar top of list after Martinez sale

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      ARSENAL are set for a vital boost to their transfer kitty with the sale of Emiliano Martinez.
      With the goalkeeper heading to Aston Villa for £20million, the Gunners will sign up replacement Runar Alex Runarsson for just £1.5m.

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      Lyon star Houssem Aouar is valued at £55million by the Ligue 1 side

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      Thomas Partey is free to move clubs if Atletico Madrid’s £45million release clause is met

      The 25-year-old Dijon stopper is understood to have a medical in place ahead of signing a five-year deal.
      Such a big profit margin will help in Mikel Arteta’s efforts to land another midfielder with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey and Lyon’s Houssem Aouar top of his list.
      The Gunners are looking to get even more fringe players off their books to fund any deals before the October 5 deadline.
      Sokratis, Lucas Torreira, Shkodran Mustafi, Calum Chambers and Sead Kolasinac are all up for sale.
      The North Londoners are also willing to listen to offers for Alexandre Lacazette and Matteo Guendouzi.
      SunSport understands Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Rob Holding were two considered up-for-grabs.
      But Arteta has had a change-of-heart over the pair, and wants to keep them after impressing in pre-season.

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      Mohamed Elneny was also surplus to requirements, but put in a solid display in a 3-0 win at Fulham this weekend.
      Meanwhile, incoming keeper Runarsson will become their new No2 behind Bernd Leno, and is expected to play in cup competitions and the Europa League.
      The Gunners saw Runarsson as a cheap option, with Matt Macey set to stay as third-choice goalkeeper.

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      Arsenal in talks to sign Dijon keeper Runar Alex Runarsson in £1.5m transfer to replace Emiliano Martinez

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      ARSENAL are in talks to sign Dijon goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson in a £1.5m deal to replace Emiliano Martinez.
      The 25-year-old Iceland stopper is understood to have had a medical in place ahead of signing a five-year deal.

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      Runar Alex Runarsson is set to occupy Arsenal’s bench this seasonCredit: Icon Sport – Getty

      He will become their new No2 behind Bernd Leno and is expected to play in cup competitions and the Europa League.
      The Gunners saw Runarsson as a cheap option, with Matt Macey set to stay as third-choice goalkeeper.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will then use the £20m from Martinez’s move to Aston Villa in other areas.
      He is desperate to land another midfielder with Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey and Lyon’s Houssem Aouar top of his list.
      The Gunners are still looking to get a number of fringe players off their books to fund any transfers.
      Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Lucas Torreira, Shkodran Mustafi, Calum Chambers and Sead Kolasinac are all up for sale.
      The North Londoners are also willing to listen to offers for Alexandre Lacazette and Matteo Guendouzi.

      SunSport understands Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Rob Holding were two considered up-for-grabs.
      But Arteta has had a change of heart over the pair and wants to keep them after impressing in pre-season.
      Mohamed Elneny was also surplus to requirements, but put in a solid display in a 3-0 win at Fulham this weekend.

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      Man Utd weighing up £28m transfer for Valencia’s Uros Racic, dubbed the ‘new Nemanja Matic’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are weighing up a move for Valencia’s Uros Racic.
      The Serbian central midfielder has a £92million release clause in his contract.

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      Valencia midfielder Uros Racic is being chased by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But with Valencia struggling with a financial crisis, a fee of around £28m might be enough to secure Racic’s services.
      Racic is a box-to-box player – around 6ft 4ins and powerfully built.
      He is renowned for his workrate and defensive power but also has good footwork and can shoot with either foot.
      Aged just 22, he has failed to settle in Valencia after joining the La Liga outfit from Red Star.

      He had loan spells last season with Famalicao in Portugal and Spanish outfit Tenerife.
      United have been keeping tabs on Racic, whose idol is their midfield superstar Paul Pogba.
      With doubts still remaining about the Frenchman’s Old Trafford future, Racic could be a reasonably-priced long-term replacement if the France ace does leave.

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      Racic has been dubbed the ‘new Nemanja Matic’

      Should he arrive at United he will provide further competition to compatriot Nemanja Matic in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s crowded midfield.

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      The club are losing patience in their quest to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, as the German outfit continue to hold out for £108m.

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