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    Arsenal outcast Sead Kolasinac wanted in West Ham transfer with David Moyes keen to land new left-back

    ARSENAL outcast Sead Kolasinac has become a transfer target for West Ham as David Moyes attempts to land a new left-back.
    The Bosnian has fallen out of favour at the Emirates and could be moving across London if the Hammers boss gets his way, according to the Athletic.

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    Sead Kolasinac is being linked away from North London after three years at Arsenal

    Kolasinac has fallen down the pecking order after the signing of Kieran Tierney and chances of first team football appear limited with the Gunners out of Europe.
    The left-back signed for Arsenal on a free in 2017 but has failed to stake a regular claim in the first XI.
    David Moyes is believed to be keen on new signings after a quiet transfer window for the club.
    They have so far only signed Tomas Soucek on a permanent deal after his loan move last season impressed club bosses enough to commit £19.1million to retain his signature.

    But Hammers fans are crying out for reinforcements – a plea that will have only grown louder after an underwhelming performance against Newcastle on the opening day of the season.
    David Moyes is also believed to have been monitoring Chelsea’s out of favour left-back Emerson Palmieri.

    The Italian international’s hopes of first-team football are slim after the Blues swooped for Ben Chilwell.
    He is also believed to be behind Marcos Alonso so a move away from Stamford Bridge may be considered.

    The move may also benefit Chelsea, who are reportedly still keen on midfielder Declan Rice and could use Palmieri as a bargaining chip. More

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    Arsenal legend Ian Wright visits Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s dad and begs him to get son to sign new contract

    ARSENAL legend Ian Wright visited Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s dad after insisting that the Gunners need to secure the striker’s future.
    The 31-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the season, but Mikel Arteta has been desperate to extend his captain’s stay at the Emirates.

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    Ian Wright visited Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s dad at the EmiratesCredit: Instagram

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    Auba Sr shared the snap on Instagram and called meeting the Arsenal legend enriching

    Wright has claimed that his old club have to secure Aubameyang’s future

    SunSport has previously reported that Aubameyang has agreed a new contract worth at least £350,000 a week but he has yet to officially put pen to paper.
    The Gabon star- who has scored 71 goals in 110 games for the club – was critical to Arsenal’s recent FA Cup and Community Shield success.
    And the forward underlined his importance to the North Londoners once again as he scored in the 3-0 away win over Fulham on Saturday.
    Analysing Arsenal’s win on Match of the Day, club legend Wright admitted it was imperative to tie down Aubameyang.
    He said: “I’m going to go see Papa Aubameyang tomorrow.
    “They have to sign, simple as that, I’m not going to leave. [I’ll take the contract to him personally] if I have to!”
    Aubameyang’s father then uploaded a picture on Instagram of himself with Wright at the Emirates.

    He captioned the picture: “What a surprise the legend @wrightyofficial came to see me. what do you think? In any case for me it was very enriching.”

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    And Arsenal fans loved the meet-up with one tweeting: “Big man Wrighty wasn’t kidding when he said he was bringing the contract.”
    Another said: “Thought Ian was joking when he said it lol… #AgentWright.”
    A third added: “Wrighty forcing aubas hand. You love to see it.”

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    Aubameyang underlined his importance to Arsenal with a goal in the win at Fulham

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    Arsenal chief Edu and boss Arteta have already decided Arsenal’s next four moves after £20m Martinez transfer to Villa

    ARSENAL’S next four transfer moves have reportedly been decided by manager Mikel Arteta and technical director Edu.
    Football.London reports the club’s former midfielders are now in cahoots over their dealings in the market.

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    Edu (left) and Mikel Arteta are planning the club’s moves in the transfer marketCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    Reserve keeper Emiliano Martinez is set to be confirmed as an Aston Villa player with the Gunners collecting £20million for the 28-year-old Argentine.
    And the next four deals in the window are thought to have been agreed by Edu and Arteta.
    The club have brought in Willian from Chelsea and defender Gabriel Magalhaes from Lille in this window.

    And The Gunners also secured the return of Spanish midfielder Dani Ceballos on another season-long loan from Real Madrid.
    Former Manchester United ace Henrikh Mkhitaryan left North London for good after his contract was terminated so he could join Roma permanently for free.
    SunSport told you Arsenal are lining up a £10m bid for Brentford shot-stopper David Raya to replace Martinez.
    And Gooners wait to see who else could come through the door at the Emirates with the club heavily linked with Lyon star Houssem Aouar.

    The talented 22-year-old could set them back an eye-watering £55m.

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    There may also be an end to the long-running Thomas Partey saga with the Atletico Madrid defensive midfielder well known to be one of Arteta’s main targets.
    But Atleti are standing firm as they demand £45m to exercise his release clause.
    However, Arsenal are thought to be in pole position to land their man after he rejected a new deal in the Spanish capital.

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    Emiliano Martinez on brink of £20m Aston Villa transfer from Arsenal after agreeing personal terms as he has medical

    EMI MARTINEZ will be confirmed as an Aston Villa player within hours.
    The Arsenal goalkeeper was left out of Mikel Arteta’s squad for today’s 3-0 victory over Fulham.

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    Emi Martinez will be confirmed as an Aston Villa player later todayCredit: Getty

    That is because the goalkeeper, 28, was heading to Birmingham this afternoon to undergo his medical.
    And if he passes, as expected, his signing will be announced by Villa later this evening in a £20million deal.
    The Argentinian has agreed a long-term contract believed to be worth around £60,000-a-week to join Dean Smith’s team.
    Martinez was a revelation between the sticks for the Gunners last season.

    He was brought into Arteta’s side after the restart when Bernd Leno suffered a long-term injury.
    The stopper went on the star as the North Londoners won the FA Cup in August.

    He also played in the Community Shield victory over Liverpool.
    But with the German international now returning to action, Martinez was expecting to play second-fiddle.

    And that led to him wanting to leave the club to be No1 elsewhere and secure his place in Argentina’s team. More

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    Ainsley Maitland-Niles ‘still pondering over Arsenal future’ with Wolves preparing improved transfer offer

    AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES is reportedly yet to decide his Arsenal future with Wolves waiting in the wings.
    The newly-capped England international wants to prioritise regular first-team football as he weighs up his options, according to The Daily Mail.

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    Ainsley Maitland-Niles is considering his future at Arsenal with Wolves interestedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

    The 23-year-old was brought off the bench for the Three Lions against Denmark in the Nations League on Tuesday by Gareth Southgate.
    But the versatile ace knows he needs regular Premier League minutes to maintain a place in Southgate’s squad ahead of the delayed Euro 2020 tournament.
    Wolves had a £15million bid rejected for Maitland-Niles last month.
    But Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are thought to be preparing a new and improved offer.
    And the lure of regular first-team starts could prove too much to turn down for Maitland-Niles.
    It would be a wrench to leave North London after becoming a Gunner aged SIX.
    However, after receiving no firm assurances from Mikel Arteta about his chances of holding down a regular starting spot, Maitland-Niles may choose to move on.

    He has often operated as a full-back but may not get the nod for Saturday’s opener away against Fulham.

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    Both Kieran Tierney and Hector Bellerin are anticipated to be available for selection and the English youngster could have to settle for a place on the bench.
    But if he is consigned to being a sub in the Prem’s first weekend it could be a telling indication of his standing and hasten a move to the Midlands.
    In an ideal world Maitland-Niles would sign a long-term deal at the Emirates with the promise of plenty of action.
    Yet he could end up arriving at Molineux as Spurs signing Matt Doherty’s replacement.

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    Watch leaked footage of Arsenal star Aubameyang’s 25-yard stunner against Aston Villa in behind-closed-doors friendly

    PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG slammed home a 25-yard stunner in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday.
    The Arsenal skipper’s future has dominated the talk between seasons.

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    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a screamer against Aston VillaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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    Aubameyang celebrates his goal with Hector Bellerin (left)Credit: Getty Images – Getty

    But a bumper three-year deal is set to be officially announced soon, much to the delight of all Gooners.
    And reports suggest he will become the club’s highest paid player, raking in more than £350,000-a-week outcast Mesut Ozil.
    Aubameyang’s long-range effort was the first of two goals he slotted in the warm-up game at The Emirates.
    But despite the skipper’s brace, Mikel Arteta’s Gunners still went down 3-2 to Dean Smith’s side over the international weekend.
    Douglas Luiz put Villa ahead before Aubameyang pegged them back with his sensational first goal before half-time.
    Jacob Ramsey restored the visitors’ lead before Aubameyang made it 2-2 from the penalty spot.
    But Ramsey bagged his second to give Villa a morale-boosting win ahead of the 2020-21 Premier League season.

    New signing Willian started the game and returning loanee Dani Ceballos and Ozil also got vital minutes as Arteta moulds his side for the new campaign.

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    And the Spanish boss received his own promotion ahead of the new season.
    Arteta is now Arsenal manager after being elevated from head coach having bagged both the FA Cup and Community Shield trophies.
    The Gunners begin the year with a London derby away away against newly-promoted Fulham in the lunchtime kick-off on Saturday.

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