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      Arsenal ‘reach agreement with Brentford to sign David Raya with transfer to be finalised BEFORE Premier League opener’

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      ARSENAL have reached an agreement with Brentford over the transfer of Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, according to reports.The 27-year-old will undergo a medical at the club’s London Colney training centre this week ahead of completing a move to the Emirates.
      Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Brentford’s David RayaCredit: Getty
      Arsenal agreed personal terms with Raya last week but have since been locked in negotiations with Brentford over a fee.
      But the deal now looks to be done with documents set to be exchanged to complete the signing imminently according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Raya is expected to sign a five year contract which will run until the summer of 2028.
      The Brentford man had just a year left to run on his current deal and had been subject to interest from both Bayern Munich and Tottenham.
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      But Brentford rejected offers from both as they did not meet the £40million fee the Bees had been demanding.
      Raya has had his heart set on leaving the club this summer and Brentford have already signed his replacement in the form of Mark Flekken from Bundesliga club Freiburg.
      As a result, Raya has barely featured for Thomas Frank’s men during their pre-season – managing just one 45 minute appearance against Fulham as part of the Premier League’s Summer Series in America.
      With Brentford’s season opener just five days away it seems as though the Bees were keen to sort a deal quickly rather than face the prospect of having Raya warm the bench for a season before losing him on a free next summer.
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      That’s allowed Arsenal to swoop in and sign the keeper for £30m according to reports rather than the original £40m fee being demanded.
      Raya will provide competition for Arsenal no.1 Aaron Ramsdale who enjoyed a fine campaign last season.
      Ramsdale produced a match-winning performance in Arsenal’s recent Community Shield triumph over Manchester City that saw him make several impressive saves from close-range. 
      But he will now have to deal with a more than capable goalkeeper breathing down his neck and looking for a starting berth in Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Both Ramsdale and Raya have ambitions of starting for their respective countries at the European Championships next summer so competition will be fierce. More

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      Arsenal legend plans to follow Mikel Arteta into coaching

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      AARON RAMSEY is set to follow in the footsteps of ex-team-mate Mikel Arteta and start his coaching badges.The ex-Arsenal midfielder, 32, played alongside Arteta for five years in the Gunners midfield.
      Aaron Ramsey and Mikel Arteta were team-mates and central midfield partners for Arsenal
      Ramsey has returned to boyhood club Cardiff and made his first appearance in Sunday’s 2-2 Championship draw with LeedsCredit: Getty
      And Ramsey has been highly impressed with how the Spaniard has adapted to life in management.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last summer that the Football Association of Wales would offer Ramsey and Gareth Bale places on their coaching courses.
      Ramsey, who made his third Cardiff debut in the Championship 2-2 draw at Leeds on Sunday, says he intends to focus on his playing days.
      But, unlike Bale who is enjoying his retirement, has opened the pathway to a career in the dugout when he retires.
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      Ramsey said: “It’s still early days for me, but I’m definitely going to do my coaching badges now that I’m back home and I’m able to do that on my doorstep.
      “I’ll definitely do them over the next few years, but that’s just in case one day I do decide to go into it.
      “I still feel like I’ve got a lot more years to play yet. That’s what I’m fully focused on.”
      Ramsey always knew Arteta, who led Arsenal to a Community Shield penalty shootout triumph over Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday, would go on to become a manager.
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      The 41-year-old undertook his coaching badges with the FAW and the pair discussed the Welsh course as players.
      Ramsey spent 11 years at the Emirates between 2008-2019 and won the FA Cup three times including two match-winning goals in 2014 and 2017.
      The Wales captain added: “Arsenal are in good hands with Mikel.
      “I played with him and you could see his intensity and the way that he talked about the game, the way he saw the game, that he was destined to become a manager.
      “To be able to learn as an understudy to one of the best managers of all time in Pep Guardiola has given him a lot of insight and knowledge that not many people would have. 
      “Having said that, he has brought in his own style Arsenal, put his own take on it.
      “That mixture is only going to be good for Arsenal and help them to win a few things.” More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles completes free transfer to Euro giants as he links up with former team-mate

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      FORMER Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed a free transfer to Lyon.The versatile midfielder left Arsenal after his contract expired at the end of June.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed a move to LyonCredit: Getty
      He was linked with moves to Everton, West Ham, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace.
      But he decided he wanted a fresh start and has followed in the footsteps of other Arsenal stars by moving to Ligue Un, including Folarin Balogun.
      Maitland-Niles has penned a four year deal with Lyon where he will link back up with Alexandre Lacazette.
      Several Championship clubs were also understood to have contacted Maitland-Niles’ representatives.
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      While Turkish sides Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor all had their eye on the 25-year-old.
      During his time with Arsenal, Maitland-Niles made 132 appearances, scoring three goals.

      The former Ipswich loanee also won the FA Cup three times and was capped five times by England.
      He spent last season on loan at Southampton, suffering relegation from the Premier League with the Saints.
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      A versatile player, the former England international can play in midfield or at right-back.
      He was also a member of the Three Lions’ 2017 Under-20 World Cup winning side. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta drops huge transfer hint after beating Man City to win Community Shield

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      ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has warned Aaron Ramsdale to expect competition as the club is close to signing Brentford’s David Raya. The Gunners shot-stopper delivered the goods to help the team beat Man City 4-1 on penalties in Sunday’s Community Shield.
      Aaron Ramsdale can competition as the club is close to signing Brentford’s David RayaCredit: Getty
      Even despite Ramsdale’s stunning display Arsenal are still locked in talks with Brentford over a deal for the Spanish goalkeeper.
      Despite having their £23million opening bid rejected, negotiations are advancing with Raya into the final year of his contract.
      He is understood to have already agreed personal terms as Arsenal prepare to replace back-up shot-stopper Matt Turner- who is on the verge of signing for Nottingham Forest – with him.
      Raya is set to head to the Emirates Stadium to provide direct competition to Ramsdale.
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      The England goalie has been Arteta’s undisputed first choice for two seasons.
      Arteta was asked after the game yesterday if Ramsdale will be feeling the pressure due to the Raya speculation.

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      He said: “I hope not, because the competition here always exists whoever it is and that’s what he has to feel like.
      “If we don’t feel like this, we are not going to get the best out of each player,
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      “So we better feel like this and make sure that we all feel like this, me first.”
      The Bees are understood to want to double the £23million offer that was recently turned down.
      But with Raya pushing for the move, Arsenal might be able to drive the price down.
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      Arsenal are locked in talks with Brentford over a deal for David RayaCredit: Getty More

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      Gunners legend Ramsey tips ex-club to take next step and win Premier League

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      AARON RAMSEY reckons Arsenal are primed to take the next step and win the Premier League.The Gunners last lifted the top-flight trophy in their Invincibles season of 2003-04 – under boss Arsene Wenger.
      Arsenal beat Manchester City in Sunday’s Community Shield after a penalty shootoutCredit: AP
      Ramsey delivered three FA Cups for Arsenal in an 11-year Gunners career and reckons Arteta’s men can land more silverwareCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      But Mikel Arteta’s side qualified for the Champions League after finishing second last term and Emirates legend Ramsey says they can now kick on.
      Arsenal have spent £204.5million on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber so far this summer and won the Community Shield by beating Manchester City in Sunday’s penalty shootout at Wembley.
      And Rambo, 32, said: “You’ve seen their intent for this year as well by getting players in early.
      “The calibre of the players that they’ve brought in is really good.
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      “You can’t deny they’ve taken a huge step forward and hopefully now they can go that extra bit further and really have a go at trying to win the league again. 
      “They’ll be better having gone through last season, when they got so close.”
      Arsenal held an eight-point lead over eventual champions Manchester City in March but could not sustain their title challenge.
      Now at Cardiff, Ramsey won three FA Cups in an 11-year Gunners career from 2008 to 2019.
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      He added: “They had an unbelievable season last year.
      “To be back in the Champions League, having finished second to arguably one of the best teams ever in the Premier League, is no mean feat.
      “It’s going to be great to see Champions League football back at the Emirates.
      “Hopefully they can have a bit of a go in that.
      “There are obviously still a lot of people that I know at that club and speak to from time to time. I’m delighted to see them back up there competing again.”
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      Arsenal reject transfer offer for Folarin Balogun as Gunners demand £45m for striker after impressive France loan

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      ARSENAL have rejected an offer from Monaco for striker Folarin Balogun.The French club submitted a written offer for the forward after a verbal bid was rejected last week.
      Arsenal have rejected a bid from Monaco for Folarin BalogunCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, Monaco’s pursuit of Balogun is ongoing despite them having two approaches knocked back.
      The two clubs’ sporting directors are understood to have a good relationship with each other.
      Thiago Scuro and Edu have built a strong working relationship in the past which could benefit the French side’s pursuit of Balogun.
      Monaco’s initial bid was made after last week’s Emirates Cup clash with the Gunners.
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      Arsenal won the match on penalties following a 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
      The report also adds that Inter Milan remain keen on a move for Balogun but it is unknown if they can afford to sign him.
      Inter are in the market for a new striker, with both Edin Dzeko and Romelu Lukaku no longer at the club.
      Balogun has been valued at £45million by Arsenal this summer following an impressive loan spell last season.
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      He scored 21 goals in 37 Ligue 1 appearances for Reims to help the club finish 11th in the table.
      His performances also earned him a first call-up from the USA after switching his international allegiance from England. More

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      Kai Havertz ‘can’t hit a barn door’ and will ‘let Arsenal down’ this season, says ex-Tottenham star in scathing attack

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      KAI HAVERTZ has been slammed for his Community Shield horror show – with Jamie O’Hara claiming Arsenal’s new star “can’t hit a barn door”.Mikel Arteta signed Havertz, who regularly played up front for Chelsea, to play in midfield.
      Kai Havertz has been slammed by Jamie O’Hara for missed chances in the Community ShieldCredit: Alamy
      But Gabriel Jesus’ injury meant the German player in attack against Manchester City on Sunday… and wasted a pair of golden opportunities in the first half.
      City keeper Stefan Ortega thwarted him twice from close range with a pair of incredible saves.
      Luckily for Havertz, his mishaps did not matter as the Gunners bagged a 4-1 victory on penalties after drawing 1-1 in the game.
      But Gooners were left in no doubt that their £65million summer signing should have hit the back of the net.
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      And ex-Totthenham star O’Hara didn’t hold back as he raised his own concerns.
      He told talkSPORT: ” Kai Havertz, Arsenal fans can have their say on this, but he can’t hit a barn door.
      “We know what he’s going to give you – he’s going to give you hold up play, he’s going to work hard, but he’s going to let you down when it comes to the crunch.
      “And they have to sort that problem because [Gabriel] Jesus is injured. He picks up too many injuries.”
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      While O’Hara’s colleague Jermaine Pennant added: “Kai Havertz had the better opportunities.
      “This game shouldn’t have gone to penalties. It should have been won after 90 minutes.”
      Arteta insisted he was happy with Havertz’s contribution and singled out the “superb” star – who scored 32 goals in 139 appearances for Chelsea – for praise after the Wembley clash.
      The Spanish boss said: “The way he pressed and how intelligent he is to try and understand certain spaces and the timing of it, he was great and got in great positions to score.
      “He was unlucky not to score but he was very physical when he needed to be, so I was very pleased with him.”
      Havertz will be aiming to prove his critics wrong in the Gunners’ Premier League opener at the Emirates against Nottingham Forest, this Saturday.
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      Havertz’s misses didn’t cost Arsenal as they beat Man City 4-1 on penaltiesCredit: Getty More

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      Nottingham Forest ‘reach transfer agreement to sign Arsenal star’ in huge hint David Raya will complete Gunners transfer

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have reached an agreement to sign Matt Turner from Arsenal.The development is a huge hint that David Raya is set to complete his move to the Gunners.
      Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement to sign Matt TurnerCredit: Getty
      David Raya is set to join Arsenal from BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have been locked in talks with Brentford over a deal for the Spanish goalkeeper.
      Despite having their £23million opening bid rejected, negotiations are advancing with Raya into the final year of his contract.
      He is understood to have already agreed personal terms as Arsenal prepare to make him their replacement for Turner.
      According to The Athletic, the USA international will have a medical with Forest on Monday.
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      He has agreed to join Steve Cooper’s side to solve their goalkeeper crisis ahead of the new season.
      Forest were left short in the position after Dean Henderson and Keylor Navas’ loans came to an end.
      Raya is set to head to the Emirates Stadium as Turner’s replacement to provide direct competition to Aaron Ramsdale.
      Turner made seven appearances across the Europa League and FA Cup for Arsenal last term after signing from New England Revolution.
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      He was also on the bench for Sunday’s Community Shield victory at Wembley Stadium.
      Mikel Arteta’s side beat Manchester City 4-1 on penalties after the two sides played out a 1-1 draw. More