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      Arsenal offer to pay Martin Zubimendi’s £52.5m transfer release clause but midfielder wants to stay at Real Sociedad

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      ARSENAL want to pay the £52.5million release clause for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi but the player look set to decline the transfer, according to reports. The defensive midfielder is supposedly against leaving the LaLiga side while the season is ongoing.
      Martin Zubimendi will reportedly decline a move to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Zubimendi signed a five-year deal at the club in October 2022.
      The 23-year-old refused to raise his release clause to £79m despite the club’s wishes, fuelling speculation a transfer could happen.
      Zubimendi has come through the ranks at Real Sociedad, only ever playing for them.
      The White and Blues are third in the table, just three points behind first place Barcelona, while the club are still going strong in the Europa League.
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      And Zubimendi has been in impressive form this campaign, playing 22 times and contributing with two assists and a goal.
      His performances have also seen him linked with Barca and Manchester United.
      They are desperate to replace Sergio Busquets with the 34-year-old’s deal set to expire at the end of this season.
      Arsenal are looking to strengthen their midfield options as they look to stay ahead of Manchester City in the race for the title.
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      They are also in for Declan Rice, yet West Ham would not let their captain leave this month and could reportedly demand £100m for him.
      The Gunners have already snapped up Brighton attacker Leandro Trossard for £27m after he had a falling out with manager Robert De Zerbi.
      Arsenal beat their bitter rivals Tottenham in the race to buy the Belgian as they did not bid enough.
      And Mikel Arteta is aiming to do more business this January with centre-back Jakub Kiwior spotted at an Italian airport ahead of a proposed £17.5m switch from Spezia. More

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      Man Utd face transfer battle with Bayern Munich after ‘making approaches’ to sign Monaco defender Axel Disasi

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made an approach to sign Axel Disasi from Monaco, according to reports.The Red Devils want to further strengthen their backline, with young defender Disasi fitting the bill.
      Axel Disasi has been linked with a Monaco exitCredit: AFP
      The 24-year-old was in action for France at the World Cup in Qatar, picking up a runners-up medal.
      Didier Deschamps opted to field him at right-back for Les Bleus, although Disasi is naturally a centre-half by trade.
      According to Telefoot, the Red Devils have launched an initial approach to sign Disasi from Monaco.
      Having lost Disasi’s centre-back partner Benoit Badiashile to Chelsea for £35million earlier this month, the Ligue 1 side will not want to lose a second defender on the cheap.
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      Monaco will reportedly demand north of £44m for Disasi’s signature.
      And United will face strong competition to complete a deal.
      Bayern Munich are also in the race, having made Disasi a “priority target”.
      The Bundesliga giants could look to partner him with French international team-mate Dayot Upamecano.
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      Man United, meanwhile, have already bolstered their back line since Erik ten Hag’s arrival.
      They shelled out £55m to sign Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.
      While they also spent £13m on Tyrell Malacia.
      Recruiting another defender could cast further doubt over skipper Harry Maguire’s Man United future.
      The Red Devils recently turned down a loan offer from West Ham for the England man.
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      Man City 3 Wolves 0 LIVE: Score, team news and latest updates for crucial Premier League game

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      MANCHESTER CITY host Wolves as they look to close the gap on Arsenal to just two points. City are in a serious title race with the Gunners this season, and they won’t want to slip up at home to Julen Lopetegui’s side.

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      Relegation-threatened Everton plot transfer for Chelsea ace Hakim Ziyech with boss Lampard under huge pressure

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      RELEGATION-THREATENED Everton are keen on signing Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech, according to reports.The Toffees are sat joint-bottom of the Premier League after 20 games played.
      Everton are keen on Chelsea’s ZiyechCredit: Getty
      Lampard was the man behind Ziyech’s move to ChelseaCredit: Eddie Keogh Telegraph Media Group
      Frank Lampard’s men are on a nine-game streak without a win, with their latest defeat coming on Saturday against relegation rivals West Ham.
      And in a bid to boost Everton’s chances of survival, under pressure boss Lampard is plotting a reunion with Ziyech, the Daily Mail reports.
      Lampard signed Ziyech from Ajax while he was Chelsea boss.
      Ziyech hasn’t hit the heights expected at Stamford Bridge and is playing a bit-part role under Graham Potter this season.
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      The Morocco star, 29, has played 15 times this season across all competitions, registering just one assist.
      Everton would prefer a loan move for the tricky winger.
      However, it is unclear whether Ziyech would trade Champions League knockout football for a relegation scrap.
      Italian club Roma are also in talks with Ziyech about a move to Serie A, as SunSport exclusively revealed.
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      Ziyech played a full 90 minutes on Saturday against Liverpool.
      The draw has Potter’s men sat 10th in the Premier League table after 20 games played. More

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      Leandro Trossard’s agent reveals Tottenham lost out to arch-rivals Arsenal in transfer race ‘after only offering £12m’

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      ARSENAL pipped Tottenham to the signing of Leandro Trossard, according to his agent Josy Comhair.The Gunners confirmed the arrival of the winger this week after Brighton accepted an offer worth £27million.
      Arsenal wrapped up a deal for Leandro Trossard in 24 hoursCredit: Getty
      But Trossard could have moved to a different part of North London as Spurs were in contact with his representatives over a move.
      The Belgian was available for transfer after falling out with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi.
      But according to Trossard’s agent Comhair Tottenham dawdled and that allowed rivals Arsenal to pounce.
      He said: “Spurs were in contact with us for the last two weeks. But it was we want him, but wait this, wait that.
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      “Wednesday we got in touch with Arsenal – 24 hours later they had an agreement.”
      Tottenham reportedly made Brighton an offer of £12million for Trossard which was rejected.
      Arsenal acted quickly in their approach, meeting Brighton’s demands before agreeing personal terms.
      The deal was wrapped up on Friday which allowed Trossard to be registered in time for the visit of Manchester United.
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      Trossard will likely start on the bench against the Red Devils but he offers Mikel Arteta several options because of his versatility.
      The 28-year-old can operate as a winger or a wing-back down the left flank and has scored seven goals in 16 Premier League games this season. More

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      Arsenal boost in Declan Rice transfer hunt with West Ham star keen to work with Mikel Arteta despite Chelsea link

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      ARSENAL’S chances of signing Declan Rice have been boosted as the player is reportedly keen on the switch.The midfielder could leave West Ham in the summer in search of Champions League football.
      Declan Rice is said to be keen on working with Mikel ArtetaCredit: Getty
      There is no shortage of interest in Rice with Chelsea and Manchester United believed to be long-term suitors.
      But Arsenal may be the frontrunner to land the England star as Rice is keen to work with Mikel Arteta, report The Guardian.
      The Gunners boss has reportedly even started planning for where the West Ham captain would fit into his team.
      West Ham could demand around £100million to let Rice leave.
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      But Arsenal are said to be saving for the summer after missing out on Mykailo Mudryk and signing £27m Leandro Trossard instead.
      Rice is Arsenal’s top transfer target and the league leaders are prepared to spend £80m to lure him across London.
      The 24-year-old is out of contract in 2024 and has rejected three offers of a new deal from the Hammers.
      United were tempted to move for Rice last summer.
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      However, they were put off the East London club’s £150m asking price and opted for Casemiro from Real Madrid.
      But they could try to sign him again next summer amid interest from Chelsea. More

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      Pep Guardiola vows to QUIT Man City if club ‘doesn’t move forward’ amid fears players have lost hunger

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      MANCHESTER CITY manager Pep Guardiola has vowed to quit the club amid concerns his players have lost their hunger to win the title again.The Spaniard has guided City to four Premier League triumphs in his six seasons in charge.
      Pep Guardiola has hinted he could walk away from Manchester City if he deems it’s what is best for the clubCredit: Reuters
      After winning two on the bounce, his seventh at the helm is not going to plan as they sit five points behind leaders Arsenal.
      Man City beat Tottenham 4-2, coming from two goals down to win and after the game Guardiola launched an incredible rant slamming his players.
      He has now revealed that his fear and anger is based on an experience he had during his playing days at Barcelona, also claiming he would leave City if it’s the change needed.
      Guardiola said: “I won four LaLiga titles in Spain in a row and it was not the same going for the fifth.
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      “I was not starving enough — too much caviar. Real Madrid beat us to the league that year.
      “I understand how my players feel but I am here to stop it. The chairman knows that.
      “I want to be here otherwise I would have not have signed [a new contract earlier this season].
      “But if I lose the team, I lose something. I can not be here. The club has to move forward.
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      “These goals we have given away like the second against Manchester United are not acceptable.
      “Our fans want the second half against Spurs more often. This is what we have to do.”
      Despite victory at the Etihad over Antonio Conte’s side, Guardiola was left fuming by the first-half display also turning on City fans.
      Asked what was lacking he said: “Guts, passion, fire, desire to win from minute one. The same with our fans, they are silent for 45 minutes.”
      Guardiola has made plenty of changes to his starting XI lately, dropping past favourites like Joao Cancelo, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and even Kevin De Bruyne for the Spurs fixture.
      Newer players like Jack Grealish, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Erling Haaland have enjoyed runs in the team as they potentially still have the desire that the manager demands. More

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      Crystal Palace shareholders consider buying minority stake in Man Utd in move that could see Glazers stay in control

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      CRYSTAL PALACE shareholders Josh Harris and David Blitzer are considering bidding for a stake in Manchester United, according to reports.And their offer could potentially see the Glazer family STAY at Old Trafford.
      Josh Harris and David Blitzer are ‘interested in Man United’Credit: Rex
      The Glazer family could yet stay at Old TraffordCredit: AFP
      The American duo bought 18 per cent each of Crystal Palace in 2015, but have since reduced their combined stake in the Eagles to under 20 per cent.
      They tried to buy Chelsea last year, only to miss out to compatriot Todd Boehly.
      The Glazers finally buckled to fan pressure and put the club up for sale, following a series of protests.
      But according to the Mail, it is “unclear” whether they will seek a “total sale” of the club.
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      Financial experts value the Red Devils at an eye-watering £7billion, which could put off potential buyers and make a partial sale more likely.
      Should this be the case, Harris and Blitzer could look to make a bid for a stake in the club that would still see the Glazers remain majority shareholders.
      Harris and Blitzer own a network of sports teams in the US.
      They control the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA and New Jersey Devils in the NHL.
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      Billionaire Man United fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to buy his beloved club.
      But Britain’s richest man will NOT be held to ransom and will demand a fair market price for the Old Trafford outfit.
      Suggestions of an asking price of between £6bn and £8bn for a club that cost £790m when Malcolm Glazer took control in 2005 had indicated that a Middle East state’s Sovereign Wealth fund might be the most probable purchaser.
      But it has now emerged that, despite the figures being quoted, Ratcliffe DOES want in – as long as he is not being ripped off.
      Speaking about his interest in United in October, prior to the Glazers publicly signalling their intent to sell, Ratcliffe said: “The club is deeply etched in my mind.
      “I have met Joel and Avram (Glazer), who are the nicest people, proper gentlemen, really nice people – and they don’t want to sell.
      “If it had been for sale in the summer, yes, we would probably have had a go, following on from the Chelsea thing.
      “But we can’t sit around hoping that one day Manchester United will become available.”
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is interested in buying Man UnitedCredit: PA More