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      Best XI available for FREE in 2021 including Lionel Messi, Mesut Ozil, Paul Pogba… and Prem return for Diego Costa?

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      LIONEL MESSI and Paul Pogba head the list of seriously big names who are now into the final year of their current contracts.
      And that means we could see some incredible free transfers at the end of the season.

      These players are all out of contract come the end of the season so will be available for free

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      Lionel Messi made a dramatic U-turn to see out the final year of his Barcelona contractCredit: AFP or licensors

      Messi threatened to quit Barcelona this summer but decided to honour his deal while Pogba made another ploy to try and manufacture a ‘dream’ move to Real Madrid over the international break.
      But with the likes of Mesut Ozil, Memphis Depay and Sergio Aguero also running down their deals, plenty of clubs will be eyeing up some smart business.
      And could there even be a surprise return to the Premier League in store for Diego Costa?
      SunSport picks out some of the best players available for nothing next summer.

      GK – Gianluigi Donnarumma
      The AC Milan stopper burst on to the scene as a teenager and is still backed to be Italy’s No1 for many years.
      But with just a year to go on his current deal, could he be holding out for one of the European superpowers to come calling?
      RB – Eric Garcia
      OK, yes, his favoured position is at centre-back but for this team he is going to have to move across.
      The Manchester City star revealed he will not be signing a contract extension at the Etihad and is expected to rejoin Barcelona after a summer move fell through.

      CB – Sergio Ramos
      Ramos takes the first centre-back spot as one of the greatest in that position over the last decade.
      Captain now Iker Casillas has gone, penalty taker now Cristiano Ronaldo has gone, the Real Madrid icon may no longer be at his peak aged 34 but is still a fine defender.
      CB – Jerome Boateng
      On paper, Boateng has enjoyed a stellar career with an FA Cup, eight Bundesligas, two Champions Leagues and the World Cup.
      But even then the German still leaves some unconvinced he is in the top bracket – however, you could do worse for a free agent.

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      Sergio Ramos continues to lead by example for Real Madrid with the armband and spot-kick responsibilitiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Chelsea were the top spenders in the Premier League this summer

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      The percentage of answers have been round up or down from their decimal points
      LB – David Alaba
      Alaba, meanwhile, has proven his quality time and time again – and in many different positions.
      The Bayern Munich star excelled at left-back for years but has since moved into midfield and centre-back, making it look easy – no wonder the giants are battling it out for his signature.
      CM – Paul Pogba
      What more is there to say about Paul Pogba? There is undoubtedly bags of talent – as he showed at the World Cup and at the end of last season.
      But it feels like he has never fully found his best football since returning to Old Trafford for £89million and keeps openly admitting he would consider a transfer – the question is whether he has justified a move to the likes of Real Madrid. Does have a 12-month extension option.
      CM – Georginio Wijnaldum
      A critical part of the Liverpool engine room which delivered European and then league success.
      Ronald Koeman taking over at Barcelona and Thiago’s arrival at Anfield led to speculation of a departure this summer – give it a year and he could well be lining up at the Nou Camp.
      CM – Mesut Ozil
      Arsenal will be counting down the days until they can stop paying Ozil £350,000 per week, or £50,000 a day, or £2,083 an hour, or £34.72 per minute.
      The German signed his lucrative new deal in January 2018 and has done very little for the club since – and absolutely nothing after the lockdown restart, except offer to pay for Gunnersaurus’ wages.

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      Paul Pogba declared it would be a ‘dream’ for him to play for Real Madrid – but whether he has earned the move is debatableCredit: PA:Press Association

      RW – Lionel Messi
      We almost witnessed one of the most spectacular of all transfers this summer when Messi was ready to walk out on Barcelona after nearly 20 years.
      His loyalty to the Catalan giants saw him perform a U-turn so he didn’t take them to court and instead would honour the final year.
      But it would take a remarkable shake-up for the Argentine to sign a new deal.
      And that means the likes of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain will be plotting their mammoth offers.

      ST – Sergio Aguero
      Aguero is the greatest foreign goalscorer the Premier League has seen, breaking records galore and bagging more than 250 times for City since his arrival in 2011.
      But this season may well be his last if there is no agreement made for the 32-year-old to stay on beyond the summer – and he would not be short of options.
      LW – Memphis Depay
      Remembered by many for his failed spell at Manchester United, Depay reset with Lyon and has proven he is still a top-class talent.
      Like compatriot Wijnaldum, he was close to joining Barcelona in the last window but a deal could not get over the line in time – another impressive campaign in Ligue 1 will ensure the biggest clubs keep an eye out.
      Alternative XI
      Unsurprisingly, there are still a fair few names not getting into that star-studded XI.
      So here is the Alternative XI – and it is still pretty strong with experienced internationals, Premier League kings, a World Cup champion and even a Ballon d’Or winner.

      Another whole team of out-of-contract talented players could make up a second-string XI
      GK – Jack Butland
      Things have gone rather pear-shaped for Butland, England’s youngest senior goalkeeper, with relegation with Stoke, a loss of form and now an outcast – although was linked with Liverpool as back-up to Alisson.
      CB – Willy Boly
      Boly was one of Wolves’ standout players in their first year back in the Premier League and is still a key member of the back three Nuno Espirito Santo has mastered at Molineux.
      CB – Jonny Evans
      At £3m, Leicester bagged a great when they landed the former Man United defender, who played in every league game for the Foxes in 2019-20 – don’t rule out a new deal getting signed.
      CB – Shkodran Mustafi
      Mustafi’s Arsenal career looked all over before Mikel Arteta’s arrival and a strong end to the season.
      But will he be needed next season with William Saliba, Gabriel, Pablo Mari, Rob Holding, Calum Chambers AND Konstantinos Mavropanos?

      Manchester clubs have the worst net spend in the past decade by some distance
      RM – Michail Antonio
      Effective in a multitude of positions – probably none more so than up front – Antonio is proving why he deserves a new contract with the Hammers already this season.
      CM – Luka Modric
      A serial winner for Real Madrid, ended the Ballon d’Or duopoly and took Croatia to the World Cup final.
      But it looks as though Modric’s nine years at the Bernabeu will come to an end following the emergence of Fede Valverde and others.
      CM – Julian Draxler
      The German midfielder’s Paris Saint-Germain career never really took off as many expected following his 2017 arrival from Wolfsburg but aged 27 he will be confident of further success.
      LM – Danny Rose
      England’s No1 left-back for many years saw his career spiral downwards when Jose Mourinho arrived at Spurs and he needs to find a new club while he can still do a job .
      The 30-year-old walks into a fair number of Premier League sides.

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      Jonny Evans and Michail Antonio will both have their eyes on a new contract after excelling at Leicester and West Ham respectivelyCredit: EPA

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      Luka Modric became the first player other than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d’Or since Kaka in 2007Credit: AP:Associated Press
      CAM – Angel Di Maria
      Not many players can boast a CV of clubs like Di Maria.
      But now well into his 30s, he will do well to earn another contract at Paris Saint-Germain and will need to be playing to get back into the Argentina fold ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
      ST – Arkadiusz Milik
      He may have already racked up more than 50 Poland appearances but it appears Spurs-target Milik is unwanted at Napoli. Turning 27 in February, he still has plenty to offer.
      ST – Diego Costa
      And last but by no means least is Costa. The fiery front man banged in 59 goals in 120 Chelsea appearances before returning to Atletico Madrid in 2017 – but now faces competition from Luis Suarez.

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      The arrival of Luis Suarez could see Diego Costa leave Atletico Madrid – could a return to the Premier League be on the cards?Credit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Dortmund’s 15-year-old Moukoko has 10-year boot deal with Nike, is set for Champions League squad and is a goal-machine

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      WHERE were you when Youssoufa Moukoko made his Champions League debut?
      That could be the question on every football fans’ lips in years to come when this incredibly gifted striker fulfils his promise.

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      Dortmund star Youssoufa Moukoko is set to be named in the German’s Champions League squad at just 15Credit: Getty – Contributor

      And we may get to see that moment this season.
      The 15-year-old sensation is set to be named in Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League squad.
      Should he make his debut for the German giants, Moukoko will become the youngest ever Champions League debutant.
      RULE BREAKER
      Unbelievably, Moukoko is so good the Bundesliga have changed their age eligibility rules in order to let him play.

      Previously, players have not been allowed to play in Germany’s top-flight until they are 16-and-a-half.
      But such have been the waves caused by Moukoko’s rapid rise, that this has now been lowered to just 16, which he turns on November 20.
      Furthermore, in anticipation of his German debut (he would be eligible to play away Hertha Berlin on November 21) the live-wire forward has been training with Lucien Favre’s first team.
      The current Dortmund record was set by Nuri Sahin back in 2005, when he made his debut at 16 years, 11 months and one day – before going on to play for Real Madrid and Liverpool.

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      Striker Moukoko has scored goals for fun at youth levelCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Moukoko averaged a goal or an assist every 40 minutes during the 2019-20 seasonCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Last year, Moukoko signed a 10-year boot deal with Nike worth around £9mCredit: Nike
      The German teen, who signed a boot deal with Nike for 10-years worth a reported £9million in 2019, has left observers flabbergasted by his incredible ability at such a young age.
      But his progress is nothing new.
      GOALS, GOALS, GOALS
      At the age of just 12, pre-teen Moukoko was playing for Dortmund’s under-17s and Germany’s under-16s.
      He scored an astonishing 90 goals in 56 games at under-17 level, before bagging 34 in 20 this season for the under-19s – despite having started the season as a 14-year-old.
      And after the Bundesliga’s new ruling, dubbed the “Moukoko rule”, he could make his first-team bow in the winter – and become Dortmund’s youngster-ever player.
      Champions League-winning club legend and youth boss Lars Ricken spoke to German newspaper Bild about Moukoko’s rapid rise.
      “He’s scored a lot of goals, is very inquisitive, hungry for success, hardworking and always comes with a smile that distinguishes him,” he said.
      “That’s what we look at. The tools are there.”

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      The Bundesliga lowered the legal age for debutants because of Moukoko’s abilityCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      First team striker Erling Haaland welcomes Moukoko to trainingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      HOW OLD IS HE?
      But such success has been quickly met with doubts about his age, even from inside his own club.
      Dortmund’s Under-23s manager Timo Preus said: “With Youssoufa, I can imagine that his age has only been guessed.
      “Maybe in reality he is one or two years older. But certainly he is not 17. For him that is very difficult.
      “There is nothing to blame him for, the boy is not cheating or anything.”
      However, Moukoko’s dad Joseph has been forced to insist his son is the age he claims he is – even if he refuses to get caught up in the tidal wave of excitement surrounding the lad.

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      Moukoko jostles for the ball with Dortmund’s Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Questions have been asked of Moukoko’s ageCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Moukoko Sr said: “His age is right.
      “Immediately after he was was born I registered him at the German consulate in Yaounde. We have a German birth certificate.
      “For me he is not a wonderkid. I was even better as a kid.”
      CONVEYOR BELT OF TALENT
      Dortmund have a rich heritage in bleeding first class youngsters from their youth set-up to the first team.
      Impressive Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic burst onto the scene as a 17-year-old under Thomas Tuchel in 2016.
      And more recently, Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho and Gio Reyna have made fans sit up and take notice of their ability.

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      Moukoko is the next big thing in Germany and has the world at his feetCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      14-year-old BVB wonder kid Youssoufa Moukoko’s two goals from Wednesday’s U17 victory…followed by a famous celebration ⭐️💎 pic.twitter.com/2ag5LHCTFa
      — Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) June 7, 2019

      The German giants have also spent around £25million on Birmingham City starlet Jude Bellingham, who himself only turned 17 back in June.
      Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said of Moukoko last November: “He’s an outstanding talent and we want him to learn how to train and play with adults.”
      And thanks to the “Moukoko rule”, this November it appears that Zorc can get his wish.

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      Man Utd’s transfer approach ‘baffled’ Dortmund after making shock £1m bid to sign Nico Schulz on deadline day

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      DORTMUND were reportedly left baffled after Manchester United made a late £1million offer for Nico Schulz.
      The German giants forked out £22million to sign the defender from Hoffenheim in the summer of 2019.

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      Manchester United made a late move to sign Nico Schulz Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      But United allegedly tried to lure him away from Germany with a cheeky deadline day bid.
      ESPN claim Dortmund were ‘baffled’ after the Red Devils offered a loan fee of just under £1million.
      The overambitious move for Schulz has led Dortmund to ‘question the credentials of United’s recruitment and scouting team’.

      United were willing to pay the 27-year-old’s wages for the 2020-21 campaign.

      But Dortmund did not entertain United’s offer for the 11-cap Germany international.
      Schulz failed to impress during his first season with Dortmund after recovering from a calf injury.
      United had hoped to seal a late deal for the 27-year-old after failing to sign his team-mate Jadon Sancho.
      The 20-year-old Dortmund wideman emerged as Solskjaer’s top transfer target this summer.

      But Manchester United were not able to meet his huge £108million valuation.
      They reportedly offered him a salary lower than his current contract in Germany.
      United are expected to revive their interest in the England star in the January transfer window.
      Solskjaer missed out on Sancho and Schulz – but managed to sign four new players on deadline day.
      Edinson Cavani, Alex Telles, Amad Diallo and Facundo Pellstri also joined the Red Devils.

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      Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has been slated by fans for the club’s approach to transfersCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Michael Cuisance hits back at Leeds and claims he did NOT fail medical over transfer from Bayern Munich

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      MICHAEL CUISANCE has firmly denied a failed medical put the kibosh on his switch to Leeds from Bayern Munich. 
      And the midfielder’s claims have reportedly been backed by Marseille officials who say the player they signed on loan three days after his move to Elland Road collapsed is ‘100%’ fit.

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      Michael Cuisance insists injury was not the reason behind the collapse of his move to Leeds Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Cuisance, 21, travelled from Germany to England last week to complete an £18million move to the Premier League new boys. 
      However Leeds put the brakes on the transfer after medical checks by their officials led to concerns over how long it could have taken Cuisance to recover from a previous injury picked up by the tests. 
      But the Frenchman told Goal.com medical fears were not the reasons behind the collapse of his move.
      Cuisance said: “’There was no problem with the medical, the one with Marseille went very well, I am in form and ready to play. 

      “At Leeds, there was no problem from my side.’’
      Marseille bosses have backed up Cuisance’s claims over his fitness and insist they have no concerns about the man who joined on a season-long loan on Monday.

      Pablo Longoria, the club’s head of football said: “We did not find any issues with his medical, everything was done properly.

      “He is completely available, at 100 per cent.”
      The switch to Marco Bielsa’s side would have included a buy-back clause for the Champions League holders.

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      Michael Cuisance joined Marseille on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich this monthCredit: AFP
      Cuisance, who has played for France Under-20s, joined Bayern from Borussia Monchengladbach for £10m in 2019. 
      And the starlet made 15 appearances for the Bundesliga champions last term, netting three goals in all competitions. 

      Leeds assessment led to Bielsa’s transfer team turning their attention to other targets. 
      The club have forked out £73m on four big signings since their promotion to the Premier Leagues 
      And their most recent swoops include a £16million deadline day move for Rennes winger Rapinha.

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      Arsenal duo Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi seal loan transfers away to Atletico Madrid and Hertha Berlin

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      LUCAS TORREIRA has followed Matteo Guendouzi out of the exit door at the Emirates on loan for the season.
      The midfielders dropped down the pecking order with Mohamed Elneny returning to form and Dani Ceballos returning from Real Madrid for another season.

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      Lucas Torreira has joined Atletico Madrid on loan from Arsenal for the 2020-21 seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And with Arsenal chasing Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid, the club allowed Torreira and Guendouzi to head out on loan.
      Uruguayan Torreira, 24, has headed the other way by joining Atletico for the 2020-21 season.
      The Spanish giants have the option to make the transfer permanent at the end of the season.
      Guendouzi, meanwhile, will spend the campaign in the Bundesliga with Hertha Berlin.
      The pair both signed for the Gunners in 2018 under Unai Emery.
      Only three players made more appearances for the club than Guendouzi in his first season in North London.
      But the 21-year-old Frenchman fell out with Mikel Arteta last season.

      He has not featured since his meltdown at Brighton on June 20, Arsenal’s second match after the restart.

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      Matteo Guendouzi will spend the campaign with Bundesliga side Hertha BerlinCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Like his fellow midfielder, Torreira was not included by Arteta in any of their opening seven matches of this term.
      Arsenal triggered Ghana star Partey’s £45million release clause before finalising personal terms and contract details as the 11pm deadline loomed.

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      Bayern Munich re-sign Douglas Costa on season-long loan transfer from Juventus and shock Choupo-Moting deal from PSG

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      BAYERN MUNICH have resigned Douglas Costa on a season-long loan from Juventus.
      The German giants have also announced the arrival of Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting from Paris Saint-Germain

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      Douglas Costa will spend the 2020-21 campaign with Bayern MunichCredit: AFP

      Manchester United had also been linked to Costa as an alternative to Jadon Sancho.
      But Bayern have confirmed the arrival of the 30-year-old – who played for them from 2015 until 2017.
      After his move was announced, Costa said: “I am very happy to play for FC Bayern again.
      “I had a wonderful time in Munich with many successes and I am sure that we will win titles again now. ”

      Bayern Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic added: “Douglas will strengthen us on the outer tracks that are important for our game.
      “We are now very well staffed with Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, Jamal Musiala and Douglas.
      “This gives the trainer the opportunity to sensibly dose the individual assignments.

      “Douglas knows FC Bayern and will find his way around very quickly. ”
      Costa scored 14 goals in 77 games during his first spell with Bayern Munich.

      He went on to score 10 goals in 103 appearances for Juventus following his move to Italy.
      But he was left searching for a new club this summer as he was deemed surplus to requirements by Andrea Pirlo.
      Bayern boss Hans-Dieter Flick has also added 31-year-old striker Choupo-Moting to his squad.
      He has signed a deal to keep him at the club until 30 June 2021.
      Coupo-Moting arrives as a free agent after his deal with French giants PSG expired.
      He joined the Ligue 1 side in August 2018, but made just 13 league starts in two years.
      The former Stoke City flop will be used as a back-up option for star man Robert Lewandowski, who scored 59 goals last term.
      After putting pen to paper, he said: “It’s a great feeling coming back to the Bundesliga – and then to the biggest club in Germany.

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      Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has penned a deal with Bayern Munich until 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      “Who wouldn’t want to play for FC Bayern? It’s an honour to play for this club.
      “It’s always Bayern’s aspiration to win everything, and I’m hugely motivated to help them achieve those goals.”
      He previously played in Germany for Hamburger SV, FC Nurnberg, FSV Mainz 05 and Schalke 04.

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      Ambitious Hertha Berlin eye Mario Gotze free transfer plus Matteo Guendouzi, Moussa Sissoko and Marko Grujic on loan

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      HERTHA BERLIN are reportedly closing in on the free transfer for Mario Gotze whilst also in talks with a trio of Premier League stars.
      BILD claim that the Bundesliga side are desperate for midfielders and are discussing loans for Matteo Guendouzi, Moussa Sissoko and Marko Grujic.

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      Mario Gotze could be set to seal a free transfer to Hertha BerlinCredit: PA

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      Arsenal outcast Matteo Guendouzi is closing in on a loan to the BundesligaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The report adds that Hertha has been making Gotze wait to decide whether he is still needed depending on their other deadline day incomings.
      The German World Cup Winner has been without a club since leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season.
      The 27-year-old returned to Signal Iduna Park from Bayern Munich in 2016 – but fitness and health problems have prevented him from making the same kind of impact the second time around.

      He was limited to just five league appearances last term with Dortmund also said to be unimpressed by his lifestyle off the pitch.
      Gotze has held talks over a return to Bayern but neither Hertha nor the Bundesliga champions need to agree a deal before Germany’s 5pm deadline because he is a free agent.
      That added time will give both sides the option to determine whether the playmaker is needed following other transfer activity.
      The longer Gotze goes without a new club will also give Hertha a stronger negotiating position to lower the £9million salary he was earning at Dortmund.

      BILD claim Arsenal outcast Guendouzi completed a medical with Bruno Labbadia’s side on Monday ahead of his loan move.

      Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic could seal a third return to Hertha
      The midfielder, 21, is looking for an escape route out of the Emirates after being frozen out by manager Mikel Arteta.
      He has not featured for the club since lashing out at Brighton’s Neal Maupay in June.
      Guendouzi had originally turned down a switch to Hertha before performing a U-turn on his future in recent weeks.
      He could be followed by Sissoko from rivals Spurs with the Berlin outfit also discussing the possibility of a season-long loan.
      The 31-year-old played the full 90 minutes as Tottenham thumped Manchester United 6-1 at Old Trafford.
      Yet Jose Mourinho’s busy transfer activity could mean the north Londoners move on Sissoko’s £80,000-a-week wages to balance the books.
      And lastly, Hertha are rivaling West Ham and Southampton for Liverpool’s forgotten man Grujic.

      The 24-year-old midfielder became Jurgen Klopp’s first signing when joining from Red Star Belgrade in a £5.1m deal in January 2016.
      The Serbian spent last season on loan with Hertha, playing 29 Bundesliga games and providing four goals and one assist in that period.
      He revealed last year that if Liverpool ever chose to sell him, he would choose to return to his former loan side.

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      Arsenal outcast Matteo Guendouzi set for Hertha Berlin loan.. two months after turning Germans down

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      ARSENAL outcast Matteo Guendouzi looks set for a loan move to Herta Berlin – only two months after turning the Germans down.
      The midfielder, 21, is looking for an escape route out of the Emirates after being frozen out by manager Mikel Arteta.

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      Guendouzi is back training with the first-team squad but is yet to make an appearance this seasonCredit: Getty Images – GettyHe has not featured for the club since lashing out at Brighton’s Neal Maupay in June.
      And after weeks of speculation that suggesting the out-of-favour ace was leaving, Goal report that Herta Berlin is the most likely destination.
      He is in advanced talks with the German club, but he is reported as having turned down a loan move there only two months ago.

      His U-turn comes as the transfer window prepares to shut – with Guendouzi showing few signs of getting back into the Gunners first team.
      The youngster has found himself kept at arm’s length since grabbing Maupay by the throat during a loss to Brighton after the season restarted.
      He angered Arteta when he refused to apologise for his actions in an internal disciplinary meeting.
      Guendouzi was then forced to train on his own for the remainder of the season.

      The Frenchman has been linked to Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain in the past few weeks, although boss Thomas Tuchel has ruled out a move to PSG.

      Guendouzi is likely to not be the only departure from North London on deadline day as Arteta seeks to slim down the squad.
      Lucas Torreira is being linked with a move to Atletico Madrid while Sead Kolasinac is close to a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen.
      William Saliba is also expected to complete a loan move with a trio of clubs trying to sign him up for the season.

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