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      I thought I was signing for Arsenal or Tottenham when I heard transfer offer had been accepted – but I ended up at Luton

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      LUTON legend Paul Elliott thought he was joining Arsenal or Tottenham before moving to Kenilworth Road.Elliott stood out in the 1980s playing for Charlton and turned a lot of heads during a time that saw the Addicks dealing with severe financial difficulties.
      Paul Elliott joined Luton in 1983 after shining bright with Charlton
      That meant the club had to sell some of their best and most valuable players in 1983.
      Among them was their star centre-back, who was linked with a move to the Gunners at the time.
      And the then 19-year-old was informed by Charlton manager Lennie Lawrence that a deal had been struck with a club from the First Division.
      Lawrence drove the defender to meet his new employers and he thought it would be Arsenal due to the intense speculation.
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      The youngster also reckoned he could be moving to Tottenham as his manager drove towards north London.
      But, upon their arrival, Lawrence finally spilled the beans and revealed he will be playing for Luton.
      The now 59-year-old wasn’t disappointed as a discussion with then Hatters boss David Pleat convinced him this was the right move.
      Pleat really believed in him and promised he would be in his starting line-up despite his young age.
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      Elliott told Luton Today: “The club hit financial problems and went into receivership.
      “They sold Paul Walsh the year before and I remember there were lots of rumours that Arsenal were very interested and had made a bid. I remember reading the Evening Standard that Arsenal were going to make an offer for Elliott, they really want Elliott.
      “When the deal was done, I remember the day I was leaving, Lennie said to me, ‘Big man, go home and put on your best suit, we’re going to sell you. Meet me back at the Valley, I’m going to take you to meet the manager.’
      “He didn’t tell me who the manager was, so we drove up and he’s driving north London, A6, towards the Cockfosters Hotel and I was thinking it’s either got to [be] Arsenal or Tottenham. Then he’s pulled up at the West Lodge Hotel and I was thinking, it’s got to be Arsenal!
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      Elliot thought he was joining Arsenal or Tottenham before his move to Luton
      “He turned round and said, ‘There’s a great manager inside, a really progressive club,’ and I’m just thinking, just tell me, and he said, ‘It’s David Pleat from Luton Town.’
      “I thought, oh, right, okay, I went into the hotel, and let’s just say I had 15 minutes with David Pleat and I knew that Luton was going to be a great move for me.
      “He said, ‘Listen Paul, you’re top class, you’re an outstanding youngster. You’re 18 years of age, played over 80 games in the first team, you’ve got a lot of game time, you’re an outstanding prospect, we’ve just got promoted from the Second Division, you’re going straight into the first team, you’re good enough to play in the First Division, you’re going to be a great player for Luton Town and for me, do you want to come?’
      “I remember saying, ‘Of course I want to come,’ and it ended up being a fabulous move. David is a great man, a great friend, we’ve always been close, even after my time at Luton.”
      Elliott became a Luton legend with two goals in 39 appearances across a two-year stint before moving to Aston Villa and later Pisa, Celtic and Chelsea. More

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      Arsenal to go back in for Marc Guehi transfer as Arteta looks to pip Man City to another England star

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      ARSENAL are in the chase for Crystal Palace’s England defender Marc Guehi — but the bidding war will not start until the summer.The Gunners are huge admirers of Guehi but know the centre-back, who cost £18million, is not on the market for the time being.
      Marc Guehi could fetch a big fee in the summerCredit: Getty
      That suits boss Mikel Arteta, who has a settled back line but sees Guehi as part of his long-term plans and is both willing and happy to wait, with the auction likely to be at the end of the season.
      Palace will demand a huge fee for the 23-year-old, who has also been linked with Manchester City, Manchester United — and even a return to Chelsea, where he came through the academy.
      City are in the market for a top centre-back and could even try their luck in January but the real bidding war is anticipated to be in the summer.
      Both United and Chelsea are going to be looking at Guehi down the line.
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      And the Eagles are relaxed because they know the big guns will come armed with a massive offer.
      Chelsea have a deal where they can match any bid and that makes them serious players but if the money goes too high they are unlikely to.
      Palace could receive a club record fee for the defender as his price tag is likely to eclipse Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s £50million move to Old Trafford.
      Guehi has made 91 appearances for the South London club since joining two years ago.
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      Tottenham have also been linked to Guehi and would love the chance to pip their rivals to his signature.
      However Arsenal have proved their pulling power in recent months after beating City to another England star, Declan Rice. More

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      Arsenal fans say Eddie Nketiah ‘turns into prime Ronaldo’ whenever Jesus is injured as he grabs first Prem hat-trick

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      ARSENAL fans have praised Eddie Nketiah’s knack of turning into “prime Ronaldo” whenever Gabriel Jesus is unavailable.Nketiah, 24, scored a hat-trick as Arsenal coasted to a 5-0 victory over Sheffield United at the Emirates.
      Nketiah with his first Premier League match ballCredit: Getty
      The forward bagged Arsenal’s first three before late goals from Fabio Vieira and Takehiro Tomiyasu made it five for Arsenal.
      It was a day of landmarks for Nketiah in more ways than one – firstly, he broke a run of nine Premier League matches without a goal which had left some Arsenal fans asking questions about his inclusion in the team.
      There was also the fact that grabbing a hat-trick meant he took home the Premier League match ball for the first time in his career.
      The recently capped England striker will no doubt be hoping to take this confidence boosting performance forward with him in the absence of Gabriel Jesus.
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      Jesus picked up an injury midweek during Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Sevilla.
      The forward supplied a goal and an assist before tweaking his hamstring in a magnificent individual performance.
      Jesus will miss weeks, possibly months with the injury, with Nketiah expected to step in in the meantime.
      And Arsenal fans are buzzing with Nketiah’s form so far, with one Arsenal fan tweeting: “Average Eddie Nketiah performance when Jesus is injured” alongside a montage of Ronaldo Nazario’s goals.
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      Another fan tweeted: “Eddie Nketiah stepping up when it’s needed most!”
      Another fan tweeted: “He’s him.” Alongside a picture of Nketiah’s face photoshopped onto Thierry Henry’s body.
      A fourth fan tweeted: “Golden boot, wait on us.” Alongside a gif of Eddie Nketiah’s trademark phone celebration. More

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      Chelsea and Arsenal receive huge boost in Victor Osimhen transfer hunt but Prem rival have already made first move

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have received a major boost in their pursuit of Napoli star Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The striker is on the radar of Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.
      Victor Osimhen is struggling to agree a new contract at NapoliCredit: Reuters
      Osimhen’s contract at Napoli runs until 2025 and talks over an improved deal are said to have stalled.
      Calcio Mercato report that his relationship with club chief Aurelio De Laurentiis is becoming frosty.
      The two disagree over the player’s wages and a release clause.
      Osimhen wants his salary doubled from £3.9m to £7.8m per year.
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      While De Laurentiis is insisting on a £174m release clause, with the striker keen for it to be lower.
      This comes after Osimhen’s relationship with Napoli soured after they mocked him on social media.
      Meanwhile, he continues to perform on the pitch, having netted six goals in ten games this season.
      The 24-year-old scored 26 times in 39 matches in all competitions last term as he helped fire Napoli to the Serie A title.
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      Manager Luciano Spalletti has since left to take over the Italian national team and new boss Rudi Garcia is reportedly unpopular with some at the club.
      SunSport exclusively revealed that Liverpool have already made the first move to sign Osimhen after sending scouts to watch him earlier this month.
      Several of Europe’s biggest teams are keeping track of the Nigeria international. More

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      Forgotten Arsenal star Sokratis finally agrees return to football and will link up with former team-mate

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      SOKRATIS PAPASTATHOPOULOS is reportedly close to sealing a deal to join Real Betis.The former Arsenal star has been a free agent since leaving Olympiacos at the end of last season.
      Sokratis Papastathopoulos is set to join a new clubCredit: Getty
      The free agent will reportedly reunite with Hector Bellerin at Real BetisCredit: Getty
      Sokratis, 35, spent three years at Arsenal before returning to his homeland.
      The defender joined the Gunners in 2018 after moving from Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.
      However, his contract was mutually terminated in January 2021, having made 69 appearances for the club in all competitions.
      Sokratis also won the FA Cup with the North London outfit in 2020.
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      The Greek ace is not set to join his former Arsenal team-mate Hector Bellerin at Real Betis.
      Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the defender has reached an agreement with the club to join as a free agent.
      It is claimed that he will undergo medical tests on Thursday before putting pen to paper on a deal running until 2024.
      Bellerin, 28, is in his second stint at Betis, having spent time on loan at the club during the 2021-22 season.
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      The Spaniard left Arsenal permanently that summer as he made the move to Barcelona.
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      However, Bellerin failed to impress at the Camp Nou and left the Catalonian giants after one season.
      He moved to Portuguese outfit Sporting Lisbon but again struggled to find his best form.
      The full-back has now found his feet again and has become a regular under former Manchester City and West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini. More

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      Brentford set shockingly low Ivan Toney asking price with Chelsea and Arsenal set for striker transfer tussle

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      BRENTFORD have set a shockingly low asking price for Ivan Toney despite a high level of interest in the striker, a report claims.The suspended star is wanted by a number of Premier League sides including Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      Brentford have set a shockingly low asking price for Toney despite interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and SpursCredit: PA
      Ivan Toney is serving a betting ban until January next yearCredit: Alamy
      Toney, 27, was banned from football for eight months after being found guilty of 232 betting offences in May.
      He is not due to return to the pitch until the middle of January, but the Sun revealed he has been training with Brentford after striking a secret deal with the FA.
      But Toney’s inactivity has not stopped top Premier League teams from trying to snatch him from the Bees mid-season.
      It seems he will, at least, stay in the capital with title-chasing Gunners and Spurs as well as Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues all keen.
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      However, even with the huge amount of interest, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reported on the Debrief Podcast that the deal can be sealed for just £65million.
      That’s despite a fee of around £80m being suggested before Toney’s betting issues came to light.

      Toney – whose contract expires in 2025 – has been the Bees’ key man since their promotion to the Premier League, scoring 32 goals over the past two seasons, including 20 last campaign.
      But boss Thomas Frank admitted they could cash in in January.
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      Speaking last month, he admitted: “We are a selling club, if the right price is there, if it’s the right time for the player to go.
      “If they have developed well with us, been on the journey and now they’re proven good enough to go to the top clubs, then  it’s the right thing.”
      Toney’s end destination is unclear as Mikel Arteta is desperate to add a traditional No9 to his squad in order to fight for the league title.
      But the Spaniard is reluctant to spend big bucks after his splurge this summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya.
      Chelsea are not just keen on Toney, but Napoli’s Victor Osimhen too as they bid to recover from their poor start to the season.
      Tottenham have been the surprise package of the season so far, sitting unbeaten and top of the Premier League after nine games.
      However, they remain on the lookout for a goalscorer to replace Harry Kane, who left for Bayern Munich in the summer. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal to launch rival scouting missions for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey to strengthen key area of team

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      MAN UTD and Arsenal will go head-to-head for Sacha Boey, according to reports.The Galatasaray defender, 23, has enjoyed a remarkable rise since since signing for the Turkish giants from Rennes in 2021.
      Sacha Boey of Galatasaray is a target for Man Utd and ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Right back Boey has established himself as one of the best right backs in EuropeCredit: Getty
      And now the Premier League giants could rival each other for his signature.
      According to Fotospor, the Red Devils and the Gunners sent scouts to watch the French defender in action against Besiktas on Saturday.
      Gala won the game 2-1 thanks to two goals from Mauro Icardi, with Boey completing 90 minutes.
      Brighton and Burnley scouts were also reportedly present to see youngster in action.
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      Right back Boey is seen as a player who could strengthen Arsenal and Man Utd in a key squad area.
      Mikel Arteta’s side lost Jurrien Timber to an ACL injury in their season opener against Nottingham Forest.
      While Man Utd are keen on an upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot, who have failed to gain consistency for the club.
      However, it was previously reported that Brighton were ready to outbid their rivals for Boey.
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      According to Turkish outlet 343 Digital, Brighton bid £16million for the France youth international in May.
      Arsenal had tabled a bid of £14.7m for the talent, although both bids fell short of Galatasaray’s valuation.
      The Super Lig side are said to have placed a £22m price tag on Boey’s shoulders.
      Boey has played 69 times for the club since joining two years ago.
      He won the Turkish title last year. More

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      Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star David Luiz stretchered off in tears in worrying scenes after falling to floor off the ball

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      DAVID LUIZ was left in tears after being stretchered off following an off the ball injury. The former Chelsea and Arsenal defender suffered the knock during Flamengo ‘s 2-0 victory over Cruzeiro.
      David Luiz was left in tears after being stretchered off following an off the ball injuryCredit: Premiere
      Luiz suffered the knock during Flamengo ‘s 2-0 victory over CruzeiroCredit: Premiere
      Luiz – taken off in a stretcher – was left in tears and it was later revealed he suffered a sprain to his right ankle.
      The Brazilian had a scan but the possibility of a fracture was ruled out.
      A club statement read: “Athlete David Luiz underwent tests after suffering a serious sprain in his right ankle.
      “The procedure ruled out the possibility of a fracture and the defender will continue treatment in CT.”
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      Luiz will miss Flamengo’s next two games.
      The centre-back left England in 2021 to return to his homeland.
      Luiz initially joined Arsenal from rivals Chelsea, having won the Premier League and Champions League in West London.
      At the Emirates, he lifted the FA Cup in 2020 but left a year later when his contract expired.
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      He stated to the Daily Mail at the time: “Both of us decided to split. I came for two years and the aim was to win something, which I did.

      “Now, I think the club has a different project for the long term. They have different ideas.
      “My idea is to win, win, win as soon as possible.” More