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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

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      William Gallas fears Kai Havertz is ‘in trouble’ as he singles out £65million transfer who has ‘done nothing’

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      KAI HAVERTZ’S Arsenal career is “in trouble” as he has “done nothing” so far at the Emirates.That is according to the the Gunners’ hero William Gallas, who insists Havertz needs to pick up the pace after the international break.
      Kai Havertz’s Arsenal career is in ‘trouble’, according to William GallasCredit: Getty
      Gallas claims Havertz has done nothing so far at Arsenal ever since he signed from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The versatile playmaker joined Mikel Arteta’s side from London rivals Chelsea last summer following a £65million deal.
      However, the Germany international has struggled to live up to expectations with only one goal and one assist in 12 appearances.
      But the 24-year-old created Gabriel Martinelli’s winner against Manchester City two weeks ago and Arteta initially tried to use him as a central midfielder to fill in for Granit Xhaka.
      Nevertheless, Gallas is not at all convinced and claims Arsenal should have never signed Havertz.
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      The ex-Chelsea and Tottenham star insists the German needs to adapt immediately.
      Gallas told Lord Ping: “I’m not impressed with Kai Havertz so far.
      “He’s done nothing since he joined Arsenal. He may have scored, but that was only because Martin Odegaard let him take a penalty!
      “Havertz hasn’t done anything yet, and I think he’s in trouble.
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      “I don’t think Arsenal should have signed Kai Havertz. I think that was a mistake. If you spent £60million on a striker, you expect them to score at least 15 goals in a season! I don’t think that’ll happen
      “Arsenal don’t have time! The season may be long, but clubs need results straight away.
      “Havertz was at Chelsea for three years and knows the Premier League well.
      “It may take a while to settle into a new team, but he already lived in London!
      “Players need to adapt immediately – they don’t have time.” More

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      Arsenal ace Mohamed Elneny reveals he broke down in tears when Gunners asked him to STAY

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      MOHAMED ELNENY has revealed that he cried when Arsenal offered him a contract extension.The Egyptian’s previous deal had been set to expire at the end of last season, during which he endured an injury hit campaign.
      Mohamed Elneny signed a one-year contract extension with the GunnersCredit: INSTAGRAM
      After suffering a serious knee issue in January, Elneny feared that his Arsenal career was over.
      The Gunners opted to keep him around by giving him a one-year extension, however, much to the 31-year-old’s delight.
      Speaking to the Standard, he said: “It was one of the happiest days in my life.
      “The way they spoke to me, the way the entire club was happy about this decision, they made me cry this day.
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      “Arsenal Football Club, they know I love them 100 per cent, so much.
      “They know I don’t want to leave. I want to stay and finish my career there, 100 per cent.
      “I was injured and my contract was finishing and I could not play anymore last season, and they came straight away after I got injured, the next day and said: ‘Mo, what sort of contract will it have to be? We love you here and we and we want you to stay’.
      “Really, this club is great.”
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      Elneny is Arsenal’s longest-serving player, having joined under Arsene Wenger in January 2016.
      He has gone on to play 156 times for the Gunners, scoring six times.
      The midfielder has made one appearance this season, playing the final eight minutes of Arsenal’s 1-0 League Cup win at Brentford.
      Elneny, 31, has made 156 appearances for ArsenalCredit: Rex More