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      Arsenal ‘hold transfer talks with £19m Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan N’Dicka’s entourage’ with Chambers set for exit

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      ARSENAL have ‘held talks’ with Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan N’Dicka’s representatives, according to reports.
      Boss Mikel Arteta is eager to continue reshaping the club’s defence ahead of next season.

      Evan N’Dicka has made 17 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt this seasonCredit: EPA

      Shkodran Mustafi, Soktratis Papastathopoulos and Sead Kolasinac were all allowed to leave in January.
      And with Calum Chambers set to follow suit in the summer, the Gunners are hunting reinforcements.
      According to the Express, N’Dicka could kickstart the process.
      The 21-year-old is reportedly valued at £19million by Frankfurt, having impressed at the back under Adi Hutter.

      N’Dicka has become a mainstay on the left of Hutter’s back-three, making 17 appearances this season.
      And the imposing 6ft 4in centre-back has also broken into France’s impressive Under-21 set-up.
      Come the summer, N’Dicka will have two years remaining on his current contract.
      Arsenal could also strengthen their midfield, with Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma reportedly of interest.

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      Calum Chambers, 26, is finally set to leave ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The Malian, 24, has impressed for Graham Potter’s side this season.
      And the Gunners have asked to be ‘kept informed’ regarding any developments surrounding Bissouma’s future.
      The former Lille star is claimed to ‘love the Premier League’ and is a ‘huge Gunners fan’.
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      Arsenal are monitoring Yves BissoumaCredit: AFP

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      Bayern star Lewandowski scores to become joint-second highest Bundesliga scorer – but still needs 97 to catch Muller

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI became the joint-second highest Bundesliga scorer of all-time with a goal in Bayern Munich’s 3-1 win over Werder Bremen.
      The 32-year-old moved level with former Schalke man Klaus Fischer on 268 goals with a close-range finish after a defensive mix-up.

      Robert Lewandowski continued his sensational scoring run in Bayern’s comfortable win on Saturday – and is now the second-highest scorer ever in the BundesligaCredit: AFP or licensors

      But he is still some way off breaking the record as German legend Gerd Muller remains 97 goals in front on a remarkable 365.
      Lewandowski’s 268 Bundesliga goals – of which 74 were for Borussia Dortmund and 194 for Bayern – have come in 345 appearances, 190 fewer than Fischer.
      However, if he is to equal the all-time record in fewer games than Muller then he will have to net the 97 goals required in just 81 matches.
      Bayern extended their lead over RB Leipzig at the top of the table to five points with a routine win away at Werder Bremen.

      Leon Goretzka opened the scoring midway through the first half with a powerful header past Jiri Pavlenka.
      And the German champions doubled their lead 13 minutes later when Serge Gnabry was set-up beautifully by Thomas Muller before finishing coolly.
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      The 2020 Fifpro world XI includes four Liverpool stars, as well as Messi, Ronaldo and Lewandowski

      Lewandowski pounced on a defensive error to slot home from close rangeCredit: AFP or licensors
      Lewandowski then capped off a comfortable victory by staying alert after the ball ricocheted off a defender to clip it beyond the on-rushing Pavlenka.

      Niclas Fullkrug pulled one back for Bremen five minutes from time but it proved to be merely a consolation.
      Bayern now turn their attention to the Champions League as they look to defend their European crown.
      Hansi Flick’s side take a 4-1 lead into the second leg of their last 16 tie against Lazio on Wednesday night.

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      Watch Arsenal flop Shkodran Mustafi score comedy own goal in 5-0 defeat leaving Schalke winless in five since he joined

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      ARSENAL flop Shkodran Mustafi scored a comical own goal for new club Schalke in a 5-0 defeat at Wolfsburg.
      And the Germans are now without a win in five games since his February 1 arrival from the Emirates.

      Shkodran Mustafi scored a comical own goal for Schalke as they lost 5-0 at WolfsburgCredit: ELEVEN 3 Direto

      Mustafi’s arrival on a free transfer from Arsenal in January was meant to shore things up at the back.
      But Schalke have now lost five with the World Cup winner in their team.
      And the ’performance was one Mustafi, 28, will want to forget quickly.
      With the score tied 0-0 after half an hour, Mustafi played a dodgy clearance from his penalty area straight back to the feet of an opponent.

      The Wolfsburg man fired a pass straight back into the fray, where it took a bounce off two players competing to win it.
      The ball sailed up in the air back towards Mustafi, who casually headed it to his own goalkeeper, Frederik Ronnow.
      But the header was so relaxed it comically floated through the air and to the right of Schalke’s goalie, who was expecting to receive it in a more central location.
      Ronnow had no chance of stopping it as Mustafi simply slapped his legs in frustration.

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      Arsenal have let £163.5m worth of signings quit for free since January 2018

      And instead of firing Schalke up for a comeback, it simply opened the floodgates for Wolfsburg.
      Second-half goals from Wout Weghorst, Ridle Baku, Josip Brekalo and Max Phillipp saw the hosts end up winning 5-0.
      Schalke’s hammering at Wolfsburg leaves them rooted to the bottom of the Bundesliga table and NINE points adrift from safety.
      The Royal Blues have just two points in five games since Mustafi arrived – with the club conceding 13 goals in that time.
      Arsenal fans were quick to have their say on Mustafi’s latest mishap via social media.
      One said: “Cant even hack it in the Bundesliga, shame.”
      Another wrote: “How can you be fighting relegation and still sign this calamity?”
      One added: “I had to put up with this for years. Actually rated him before he joined, then he turned into, well, one should not say.”

      Cant even hack it in the Bundesliga, shame.
      — YBM (@MATheGooner) March 13, 2021

      @JBennett29 I had to put up with this for years. Actually rated him before he joined, then he turned into, well, one should not say
      — Millo (@p__milloBSA) March 13, 2021

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      Bayer Leverkusen lead Arsenal in transfer chase to sign Germany star Julian Draxler on free this summer from PSG

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      BAYER LEVERKUSEN lead Arsenal in the transfer race to sign Julian Draxler, according to reports.
      The Paris Saint-Germain playmaker, 27, is out of contract in the summer and will therefore become a free agent at the end of the season.

      Julian Draxler is expected to head back to Germany this summer and join Bayer Leverkusen for freeCredit: Reuters

      And Todofichajes state the Bundesliga side are the likeliest to land the German because he wants to return to his homeland.
      He came through the youth ranks at Schalke to make his first-team debut aged 17 then had a spell at Wolfsburg before joining PSG in 2017, winning three Ligue 1 titles.
      The 56-cap Germany international also has seven goals for Die Mannschaft and lifted the World Cup in 2014 under Joachim Low.
      Draxler also has reservations about making the switch to Arsenal.

      He would be concerned about how much playing time he would get under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates.
      The Gunners have youngsters Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka in form, Martin Odegaard could join permanently while Willian and Nicolas Pepe have hit purple patches.
      The report adds Bayer have tracked Draxler for a while and now appear close to landing their target.
      Due to the lack of transfer fee, Leverkusen will also make him one of their top earners.

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      Draxler was linked with Leeds during the January transfer window but ended up staying put at the Parc des Princes.
      In a season hit with injury woes and up against some of the world’s best players in competition for places, he has managed 20 appearances in all competitions, scoring three.
      But he was given a rare start in the 1-1 draw with Barcelona on Wednesday night as PSG booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
      He was replaced just before the hour mark by fit-again Angel Di Maria.
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      Chelsea and Man City ‘have already made a move’ for Haaland as they look to steal march in £150m summer transfer race

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      CHELSEA and Manchester City have reportedly ‘made a move’ to sign Borussia Dortmund marksman Erling Haaland in the summer.
      Valued at around £150million by the Bundesliga outfit, the 20-year-old has no shortage of admirers following another stunning season.

      Erling Haaland has starred for Borussia Dortmund this season, with clubs queuing up to sign himCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The Norway international has banged in 31 goals in 29 games in all competitions this term, and is the Champions League’s top scorer with ten strikes.
      Despite boasting a release clause of £65m in his contract that becomes active in 2022, clubs are queuing up to sign him in the upcoming transfer window.
      And according to Mundo Deportivo, Premier League giants Chelsea as well as Manchester City have already begun the task of trying to secure his services.
      It was reported earlier this month that the Blues were increasingly confident of nabbing Haaland.

      Though German news outlet Sport BILD have declared that the West Londoners have ‘no chance’ of being able to capture him.
      But they are understood to face stiff competition in the race to snap him up with Real Madrid and Barcelona both eyeing up a possible move.
      Manchester United are also claimed to be an interested party, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer identifying Haaland as well as Harry Kane as possible targets.
      Haaland could even end up staying in Germany, with Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick failing to rule out a move for the striker.

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      Asked about the possibility of Haaland replacing Robert Lewandowski, he told Sky Germany: “Very, very much is possible in life.
      “Nothing can be ruled out, but that is a long way off.
      “He has a long-term contract in Dortmund and is an option for many top clubs.”
      Haaland earlier this week became the youngest player to rack up 20 goals in the Champions League, as he hit the landmark in just 14 matches.

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      Forgotten Arsenal man Mavropanos ‘rules out permanent Stuttgart transfer after loan spell’ to fight for Gunners future

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      FORGOTTEN Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos doesn’t want to leave Arsenal permanently in the summer, according to reports.
      But the Greek could return to Stuttgart on another loan deal.

      Mavropanos, right, has made 14 appearances for StuttgartCredit: AFP or licensors

      The 23-year-old made the most recent of his eight Gunners appearances under Freddie Ljungberg in December 2019.
      According to Bild, however, he is not ready to give up on his Arsenal career just yet.
      They claim that he is perfectly happy with the terms of his current contract, which is set to run until 2023.
      And a potential permanent transfer falls down over Stuttgart’s inability to match it.

      Mavropanos is now feeling ‘more at home’ at the Bundesliga side, however, and a return on loan next season could suit all parties.
      Former Arsenal head of recruitment Sven Mislintat, now of Stuttgart, recently told The Athletic: “We’re super happy that he’s been a regular starter in recent weeks.
      “We would like to keep him on loan one more season, if possible. But that will be down to Arsenal.
      “He has all the hardware and all the software to be a great defender.

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      The Greek defender has played right times for Arsenal to dateCredit: Getty – Contributor

      “He has been unfortunate, he’s got a lot of injuries. A pubic bone inflammation kept him out more or less for one-and-a-half years.
      “The moment we thought we could play him, he tore his meniscus. It’s important for us to get him fully match fit. If he can stabilise physically, he’s undoubtedly a Bundesliga-level defender.
      “He’s one of the fastest centre-backs in the league alongside Dayot Upamecano.
      “A super guy, a model professional. You have to admire his energy, all the strength it took to get over his injuries.”
      Mavropanos has missed a chunk of this season with groin and knee injuries.
      But he has now started his side’s last six Bundesliga games, taking his tally of Die Roten appearances to 14.
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      Sven Mislintat joined Stuttgart after leaving ArsenalCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Man Utd ‘want either Harry Kane or Erling Haaland transfer this summer as striker replacements for Anthony Martial’

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      ERLING HAALAND and Harry Kane are reportedly Manchester United’s top targets if they decide to replace Anthony Martial in the summer.
      The French striker is fighting for his future as an unproductive season comes to an end.

      Erling Haaland is reportedly a Manchester United target for the summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Harry Kane has also been linked with replacing Anthony MartialCredit: AP:Associated Press

      With just seven goals in all competitions, he has struggled to keep his place in the team amid Edinson Cavani’s arrival on the scene.
      And the Mirror report on a potentially huge deal being considered if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to make a change.
      Borussia Dortmund star Haaland and Tottenham’s Kane are named as being on the Red Devils’ radar.
      A fee of around £150million has been touted for the Norwegian, who became the fastest-ever player to hit 20 Champions League goals in the week.

      That record was taken off Kane and the Spurs star notched a brace of his own against Dinamo Zagreb last night.
      Whether or not Martial can find some consistency, a new striker may be needed at Old Trafford anyway with Cavani out of contract.
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      Solskjaer is fighting to keep the Uruguayan after the player’s dad revealed his unhappiness in England.

      But SunSport have revealed that he is still waiting on a decision from United regarding his future.
      Cavani was absent for the draw with AC Milan on Thursday, a game which saw Martial limp off with an injury concern of his own.
      The former Monaco forward had threatened to put a decent run together before the blow, given injuries to Cavani and Marcus Rashford.

      Anthony Martial is fighting for his future at Old TraffordCredit: EPA

      A strong outing in the Manchester derby led to Solskjaer remarking: “Anthony was absolutely superb today, he was the Anthony of old.
      “Today he rediscovered himself, he was really strong on the ball and positive.”
      Last month, PAOK youngster Christos Tzolis was linked with United as a cheaper alternative for the upcoming transfer market.
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      Arsenal and Chelsea transfer boost with Jerome Boateng free to leave Bayern after Dayot Upamecano arrival this summer

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      BAYERN MUNICH are unlikely to renew Chelsea and Arsenal target Jerome Boateng’s contract this summer, according to reports.
      Both London clubs were chasing the experienced German international in 2020.

      Jerome Boateng has made 351 appearances for BayernCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Dayot Upamecano will join Bayern from RB Leipzig this summerCredit: Reuters

      But the 32-year-old had something of a renaissance in the Bayern first team; regaining his starting position and featuring heavily as they lifted the Champions League in Lisbon.
      According to Bild, however, club bosses are unlikely to offer Boateng a contract extension, with his current deal expiring this summer.
      This could hand the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal the opportunity to pounce, with new Blues boss Thomas Tuchel in particular believed to be a fan.
      Both teams will have to overcome interest from Italy in seizing the 76-cap defender’s signature.

      Boateng is disappointed in Bayern’s lack of offer, and is claimed to still be hoping for one.
      The club instead, however, are prioritising negotiations with fellow defender Niklas Sule – whose contract will have a 12 months remaining come the summer, having also already secured Dayot Upamecano’s signature for next season.
      This has left Boateng feeling under-appreciated by the perennial German champions.
      Since quitting Manchester City in 2011, Boateng has been a mainstay under the likes of Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Niko Kovac and now Hansi Flick.

      Bayern bosses are believed to be prioritising Niklas Sule’s contract negotiationsCredit: Reuters
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      Along the way, he has won a whole host of silverware, including eight Bundesliga titles and two Champions Leagues.
      Overall, Boateng has made 351 Bayern appearances.
      He has also enjoyed great success at international level, winning the World Cup under outgoing Die Mannschaft boss Joachim Low in 2014.

      Boateng, 32, tasted World Cup glory in 2014Credit: AFP or licensors
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