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      Arsenal ‘make Declan Rice top summer transfer target’ and are ‘confident’ of beating Man Utd and Chelsea to £80m star

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      DECLAN RICE has been identified as Arsenal’s top summer transfer target, reports suggest. West Ham star Rice is entering the final year of his contract at the London Stadium this summer – although there is an optional extra year – and with their recent struggles, Rice may finally opt to jump ship.
      Declan Rice has been made Arsenal’s number one targetCredit: Alamy
      Rice could be on the move next summer
      A number of top clubs are interested in the 24-year-old, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal.
      This summer is set to see a bidding war for the Englishman, which could see him eventually leave for £80million.
      However, according to The Times, Arsenal believe they are in the strong position to sign Rice because they are the Premier League leaders.
      The report indicates the Gunners remain keen on a new midfielder, and consequently have made Rice their priority.
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      Rice fits the mould of player targeted by Mikel Arteta in recent windows.
      He is young, aggressive, and has a burning desire to play in the Champions League – something Arsenal look all but certain to be able to offer next season.
      Arsenal did prioritise signing a new winger this month but saw their efforts to land Mykhailo Mudryk fail after Chelsea threw a colossal package at the Ukrainian.
      The Blues paid £88million for Mudryk, narrowly pipping Arsenal’s own £84m bid, before offering wages worth DOUBLE the Gunners offer.
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      Chelsea have been long-term favourites to sign Rice due to him supporting the club and being best friends with Mason Mount, as well as being a former member of their academy.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd were put off a deal for Rice last summer due to being quoted a price tag of £150m.
      But with this now almost halved, Rice’s decision could depend on who has the best footballing project available.
      The Gunners sit eight points clear at the top of table following their victory in the North London derby – a game where they cruised to victory.
      However, while the likes of Paul Merson believe the title is now “Arsenal’s to throw away”, defeat to United next weekend could throw things wide open. More

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      Man Utd star Anthony Elanga ‘wanted in Borussia Dortmund loan transfer with Everton target keen on Bundesliga move’

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are reportedly keen on signing Manchester United winger Anthony Elanga.The 20-year-old has fallen behind Alejandro Garnacho in the Old Trafford pecking order.
      Anthony Elanga is a reported target for Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      And Elanga has emerged as a target for Dortmund, according to talkSPORT.
      Everton and Bournemouth are also claimed to be keen on the Swedish youngster, as well as other Premier League clubs.
      But a Dortmund switch is thought to be more appealing to Elanga.
      Fabrizio Romano reports the German giants have explored the possibility of signing Elanga on loan this month.
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      The Sweden international is said to be open to a temporary switch to the Bundesliga.
      Elanga has started just five Prem games this season for United.
      He is yet to find the back of the net in 18 appearances in all competitions.
      He has seen his minutes restricted by the emergence of Garnacho and arrival of £85million man Antony.
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      Marcus Rashford has also enjoyed a stunning return to form, and United still have Jadon Sancho to come back into the fold.
      As a result, Elanga’s options in the second half of the campaign look set to be limited.
      It was reported earlier this month that Everton had firmed up their interest in Elanga.
      And now Dortmund have emerged as potential candidates for his signature. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Newcastle set for summer transfer battle for £135m-rated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Arsenal and Newcastle are set to battle it out to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The striker is valued by the Serie A club at £135million.
      Premier League sides are set for a transfer fight for Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2025 but he has told his representatives he won’t make a decision on his future until the end of this season.
      Osimhen has been in amazing form for Napoli this term, netting 13 goals in 17 matches.
      He has helped Luciano Spaletti’s side top their Champions League group and they sit in first place in the domestic league, nine points clear of AC Milan in second.
      Osimhen is also well out in front in the Serie A golden boot race.
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      The Nigerian is wanted by the Premier League trio but a deal will not happen this month, claim outlet Il Mattino.
      Manchester United could be prepared to spend big on him as they look to fill the void left behind by Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Manager Erik ten Hag sees buying a striker as a top priority and he has Osimhen down as one of his dream signings.
      As for Arsenal, they could spend big on a centre-forward in the summer with Gabriel Jesus set to be out for some time due to a knee problem.
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      The title challengers will surely be back playing in the Champions League next season and reportedly want Osimhen to bolster their front line.
      Newcastle could also make an ambitious move for him, splashing their mega-rich owners’ cash.
      The Toon already have Chris Wood, Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak on their books as forward options, so they may have to sell if they did sign Osimhen. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Aston Villa confirm £18m agreement reached for Chicago Fire wonderkid Jhon Duran

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      ASTON VILLA have dealt a blow to Manchester United after agreeing a deal to sign Chicago Fire star Jhon Duran.The Red Devils had been interested in signing the winger along with Chelsea and Benfica.
      Aston Villa have confirmed a deal for Jhon DuranCredit: Getty
      However, Villa have pulled off a deal to sign the 19-year-old prospect in a deal worth £18million.
      The Villans confirmed the deal on social media, but did reveal that the player still needs to pass a medical.
      Duran also needs to agree on personal terms with the club as well as obtain the necessary work visa.
      The transfer fee is a record for the MLS club, and they will also receive a percentage of any future transfer fee, Duran’s old Colombian side Envigado will also get a cut of the transfer.
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      The winger would become the third most expensive export from the MLS, after Newcastle’s deal for Miguel Almiron and Bayern Munich’s transfer for Alphonso Davies.
      Duran has played three times for the Colombia national side and is currently in his homeland for the 2023 South America under-20 Championship.
      For Fire, the youngster has excelled as he has scored eight goals and provided three assists in his 28 appearances in all competitions.
      However, it is not yet known if Villa plans to send the player out on loan or bring him into the first team.
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      The MLS side also sold goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina to Chelsea in August.
      The deal for the stopper was £8m, meaning Fire have managed to bring in a total of £26m off the back of the two players. More

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      Marco Reus’ agent spotted at Old Trafford fuelling rumours Man Utd could sign out of contract Dortmund star

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      MARCO REUS’ representatives were at Old Trafford on Saturday – fuelling rumours of a potential move to Manchester United.Borussia Dortmund legend Reus, 33, is out of contract at the end of the season.
      Marco Reus’ representatives were reportedly at Old Trafford on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      They watched Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-1Credit: Getty
      He has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club.
      Reus’ agents Dirk Hebel and Darren Freeman watched the Red Devils beat neighbours City 2-1, according to the Daily Mail.
      The German attacker has been linked with both United and City in the past.
      And he is open to leaving Dortmund on a free transfer in the summer.
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      Saudi side Al-Nassr are reportedly hoping to lure Reus to the club to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Reus has spent over a decade with Dortmund, having joined the club back in 2012 from Borussia Monchengladbach.

      He has scored three goals and provided four assists in 12 games this season.
      His agent recently revealed that Reus was assessing his options with just a matter of months left on his current deal.
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      Hebel told BILD: “It is quite normal that other clubs are interested in a player like Marco, whose contract expires in six months.
      “Marco has always emphasised how much BVB is close to his heart, but also that he wants to continue playing football. So it’s only natural that we have to look at other options.”
      While Reus himself said on his future: “That’s what I have an agent for – to take care of these things.
      “Of course you look ahead. I still have half a year left on my contract, I have to think about it.
      “We will have talks and see in which direction it goes.
      “We’ll see what the future brings.” More

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      Arsenal star William Saliba out for revenge on Man Utd – the only team to beat Prem leaders in the league this season

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      WILLIAM SALIBA is out for revenge against Manchester United – who remain the only team to beat table-topping Arsenal in the Premier League this season.Marcus Rashford hit a double as Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils won 3-1 against Saliba’s Gunners at Old Trafford in early September.
      Arsenal’s William Saliba (left) battles Manchester United’s Marcus RashfordCredit: PA
      Saliba and Arsenal are on a revenge mission against Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side responded brilliantly by winning ten and drawing two of their next 12 Prem games, with the latest victory coming at rivals Tottenham on Sunday.
      But Ten Hag’s men have also gone from strength to strength in recent months, winning their last nine on the trot in all competitions.
      French star Saliba said: “We know we have a big game next week. 
      “We know they beat us. They are the only team to beat us this season in the Premier League and we want to beat them again at home. 
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      “We will prepare this game very good I think, and I hope we will win in front of our fans.”
      Sunday’s clash at the Emirates is all set up to be one of the most exciting matches between the two juggernauts since the Noughties.

      Those were the days when Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal and Sir Alex Ferguson’s United were slugging it out for the title.
      Arsenal’s victory at Spurs put them eight points clear at the top of the table – indeed they have dropped just SEVEN all season.
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      But Ten Hag’s in-form side could be within six of Arteta’s side if they beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday and could even cut that gap down to three with a victory next weekend.
      Arsenal are in the driving seat, however, but Arteta says they will have to remain “almost perfect” if they are to win the title and is targeting at least 90 points to achieve it.
      Centre-back Saliba has been a huge part of their success so far, having returned from a hat-trick of loans back to France at the end of last season.
      The 21-year-old admitted he could never have expected the Gunners to be so clear at the top at the stage.
      Yet he did get the feeling there was something happening here during pre-season.
      The defender, who scooped the Ligue 1 young player of the year award last term while farmed out to Marseille, said: “When I came here of course we wanted to be in the lead.
      “But I didn’t imagine we are where we are in January. 
      “But after the summer, when I saw the team and the mentality, I told myself: ‘Yeah, we can do something this season’.”
      Arsenal have a young side with the likes of Bukayo Saka, 21, Martin Odegaard, 24, and Gabriel Martinelli, 21, all key players.

      Arsenal moved eight points clear at the top with their win at TottenhamCredit: Getty
      They did bring in two players who had won the Premier League title four times in the last five years in Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus, who is currently injured.
      But apart from that pair it is a relatively inexperienced squad that Arteta has flying high.
      Some teams may feel the heat of leading the division – as Kevin Keegan’s Newcastle famously did when blowing a 12-point lead in 1996.
      Yet Saliba said: “It’s better to have this pressure when you are at the top than when you are down at the bottom. It’s better to keep going like this and we don’t have to have pressure.
      “(The eight-point lead) is never enough. We know we have a lot of games to go. 
      After the summer, when I saw the team and the mentality, I told myself: ‘Yeah, we can do something this season’William Saliba
      “We have to be focused because things can change quickly. 
      “If we lose one game, after we can have no confidence, so we have to be focused on keeping going and trying to win. We focus on ourselves.”
      Arsenal are currently trying to tie Saliba down to a new contract.
      His present terms expire at the end of next season, after the Gunners activated a one-year option on his deal last term.
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      Asked if games like Sunday’s North London derby victory could help persuade him to extend his stay, Saliba replied: “Yeah, of course! 
      “The club is speaking with my agent and me, the only thing I can do is [focus on my football]. I am so happy here.” More

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      Nottingham Forest beat Man Utd and Arsenal to £18m Danilo transfer as Palmeiras star becomes 24th signing of season

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have seen off competition from Manchester United, Arsenal and Barcelona to land Brazilian wonderkid Danilo.Steve Cooper is on the brink of pulling off an £18million coup to sign the 21-year-old Palmeiras defensive midfielder, who underwent a medical yesterday.
      Nottingham Forest have swooped to sign Brazilian Danilo Santos from PalmeirasCredit: Getty
      The move will see Danilo team up with his former Palmeiras teammate, and new Forest fans’ favourite, Gustavo Scarpa at the City Ground.
      He will become Forest’s 24th signing since they gained promotion to the Premier League in the summer.
      The youngster has attracted interest from Europe’s big hitters since he inspired Palmeiras to win back-to-back Copa Libertadores titles in 2020 and 2021.
      Forest will now turn their attention to trying to pull off their biggest statement signing of all, Roma’s Italian international forward Nicolo Zaniolo.
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      The 23-year-old has struggled at Jose Mourinho’s Europa Conference League winners lately, following an injury hit season.
      But Cooper is hopeful he can beat Spurs boss Antonio Conte to land the hugely talented former Inter Milan frontman, who has 11 caps for Italy and would cost around  £27m.
      The attacker arrived from Inter in 2018 and has gone on to make almost 100 Serie A appearances since.
      However, his status with Mourinho’s side is under huge scrutiny after he was recently jeered by his own supporters.
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      Fans turned on the Italian international during the 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over Genoa on Thursday.
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      Zaniolo is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.
      Talks have already taken place over an extension, but there has been “no progress” during the negotiations.
      And his performances and general attitude of late has allegedly “irritated” Roma’s top brass.
      He was originally valued at around £44m by Roma, but with his contract dwindling, that is said to have dropped significantly.
      Zaniolo, whose goal clinched the Europa Conference League crown last season, has scored two and provided three assists in his 17 appearances this term. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal in Luiz Henrique transfer fight as Erik ten Hag targets 22-year-old Real Betis winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are reportedly set to lock horns in a transfer battle for Real Betis star Luiz Henrique.The winger, 22, has caught the eye with his impressive displays in both LaLiga and the Europa League this term.
      Real Betis star Luiz Henrique is on Man Utd and Arsenal’s radarsCredit: Rex
      The Brazilian has scored three goals and produced five assists so far and is now attracting attention from the Premier League.
      His standout moment of the campaign came last Thursday when he shone for Betis against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals.
      Henrique provided both assists in the 2-2 draw before he and his teammates suffered penalty shootout heartache.
      ABC Sevilla are now claiming that both United boss Erik ten Hag and Gunners manager Mikel Arteta have been monitoring his performances.
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      They state the English clubs have sent scouts to watch Henrique in action this season on several occasions.
      However, it also adds that a switch during the January transfer window seems unlikely.
      United have already added Wout Weghorst to their forward line and are not expected to do any further business until the summer.
      But Premier League leaders Arsenal are desperately looking for reinforcements.
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      Chelsea beat them to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk and new reports state that their alternative target Raphinha has snubbed them to stay at Barcelona.
      Henrique came through the ranks at Fluminense in his homeland before going on to play 118 times for them, scoring 14 times and grabbing 13 assists.
      He only moved to Betis last summer and is under contract there until 2028. More