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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s Man Utd future in limbo as Red Devils mull over extending two other players’ contracts

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford.Wan-Bissaka’s deal with United runs out in June after talks over a new contract hit a snag in the summer.
      Manchester United ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s future at Old Trafford is uncertainCredit: Getty
      Man Utd ace Victor Lindelof is free to talk to clubs overseas in JanuaryCredit: The Times
      Man Utd are uncertain to extend Anthony Martial’s contract at Old TraffordCredit: Alamy
      According to The Mail, however, the Red Devils are likelier to trigger a one-year extension to keep the full-back until 2025 and reevaluate his situation in January.
      The England international has recently returned to training after sustaining a hamstring injury in September.
      And the Manchester giants want the 25-year-old to regain full fitness before making any final decisions regarding his future.
      Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial’s deals also expire in June, which means they can talk to overseas clubs in January.
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      And it is unclear whether United will extend Lindelof or Martial’s deal at this stage.
      Wan-Bissaka is fighting for a place in Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up at right-back with Diogo Dalot.
      Lindelof, on the other hand, has managed to play more minutes this season following the injuries of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, who recently returned to full fitness at centre-back.
      And Martial has dropped down the pecking order after striker Rasmus Hojlund’s £72million arrival from Atalanta last summer.
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      Ten Hag, though, is not looking as far as January following a turbulent start to the campaign.
      United are eighth in the Premier League table with only five wins out of their first 10 matches.
      Last season’s Carabao Cup winners have also lost the other half while coming up short in their first two Champions League matches as well before finally beating Copenhagen last week. More

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      ‘Croatian Messi’ once chased by Chelsea and Liverpool joins minnows on free transfer after being axed by Jose Mourinho

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      THE ‘Croatian Messi’ has joined a third-tier team in his hometown after his axe by Jose Mourinho’s Roma.Ante Coric, 26, was expected to become one of football’s top talents after bursting on to the scene as a youngster.
      Ante Coric was dubbed the ‘Croatian Messi’ but was released by Roma this summerCredit: Silvia Lore/NurPhoto
      He was wanted by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in England while Barcelona and Bayern Munich were also keen.
      The Zagreb-born midfielder spent four years as an academy star at Red Bull Salzburg before returning to Croatia to join Dinamo Zagreb.
      There, he was named in Gazzetta Dello Sport’s 2017 ’30 Best Under-20 Players in Europe’ and won four league titles, leading to his Lionel Messi comparisons.
      And he was even part of the final 23-man Croatia squad at Euro 2016.
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      But in 2018, Roma won the race to sign him, paying £5.2million to land the rising star on a five-year deal.
      However, Coric struggled to make the step up and managed just three first-team appearances.
      The playmaker then went on loans to Almeria, VVV-Venlo, Olimpija Ljubljana and Zurich.
      And he was left unemployed in the summer when his Roma contract expired with no extension offered by Mourinho’s Serie A giants.
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      But now the four-cap senior Croatia international has found a new club.
      Coric put pen to paper with Kustosija, who play in Croatia’s Druga NL third tier.
      The Zagreb-based outfit currently sit seventh in the table and play at a stadium with a capacity of just 2,550 – a far cry from Roma’s iconic 70,000-seater Stadio Olimpico.
      Coric made a name for himself at Dinamo Zagreb as a youngsterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      One of his three Roma appearances was in the Champions League against compatriot Luka ModricCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      Lionel Messi hints at emotional transfer from Inter Miami after winning Ballon d’Or with ‘bitter taste’ still lingering

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      LIONEL MESSI has hinted at a return to boyhood club Barcelona from Inter Miami after leaving with a “bitter taste” in 2021.The Argentine football icon revealed his emotion at the transfer after collecting his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday night.
      Lionel Messi has hinted that he could make an emotional return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Messi confirmed the news after collecting his eighth Ballon d’Or on Monday nightCredit: AP
      Due to Barcelona’s financial woes, Messi had to depart from the Nou Camp in 2021 as the club could not afford to renew his contract.
      The 36-year-old then headed to Paris Saint-Germain until the summer of 2023.
      Some fans speculated that the GOAT would go back to Barcelona but Messi chose to go to the MLS instead.
      But after winning football’s most prestigious award for the eighth time in Paris on Monday, Messi confirmed he wants to have a proper farewell with Barcelona fans.
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      He said: “There was a bitter taste when I left and I don’t like that. I’d like to change the way the story ended.
      “I deserve to say goodbye to the people that gave me so much joy. If it happens I’ll be very happy to be there of course.”
      The World Cup 2022 winner is Barcelona’s all-time leading goalscorer with 672 goals in 778 appearances during his 17-year spell at the club.
      And Barca president, Joan Laporta has reassured that the club will give their star player a warm welcome back.
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      Fans will also be pleased that two dates for Messi’s eagerly anticipated reunion have been leaked.
      Laporta revealed an official event for Messi will be held in June 2026 – when Camp Nou’s stadium renovations will be complete.
      Alternatively, his return could be even sooner, in November 2024, when the historic ground welcomes back the first team.
      For now, Messi will resume playing for Inter Miami and join the pre-season training ahead of their new MLS season which is set to kick off in February.
      Messi spent 17 years at Barcelona where he scored 672 goals in 778 appearancesCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd takeover LIVE: Jim Ratcliffe deal latest, Erik ten Hag made his flops sit in silence after drubbing EXCLUSIVE

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      FUMING Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag made his flops suffer in silence after their derby-day battering.On the takeover front, United chief Richard Arnold is set to exit the club after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes his takeover according to reports.
      And we have the very latest on Jadon Sancho and his future at the club.
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      Man Utd star Ballon d’Or rankings
      Man United goalkeepers Andre Onana and Mary Earps both received Ballon d’Or nominations at this years awards ceremony.
      Onana finished 23rd in the men’s category, much to the malign of fuming Arsenal fans as he came above Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard.
      Meanwhile, Earps finished 5th in the women’s category, the highest a goalie has ever finished.
      Credit: Getty
      Man Utd team news ahead of Newcastle clash
      Man United face Newcastle in Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening in a repeat of last years final.
      However, United are facing dire straits while Newcastle have continued to impress from last season.
      Their 3-0 defeat in the Manchester Derby means the fans will demand a reaction.
      Ten Hag will continue to be without Luke Shaw (muscular) and Tyrell Malacia (knee) while Casemiro and Aaron Wan-Bissaka could return to selection.
      Amad Diallo is back on grass after picking up an injury that kept him out of the first part of the season, but the clash against the Magpies is too soon for him to feature.

      Exclusive: Man Utd stars baffled by Ten Hag defensive selections and Fernandes decision
      Erik ten Hag is having his tactics questioned by Manchester United’s players for the first time.
      The Dutch boss faces mounting pressure after Sunday’s 3-0 Old Trafford hammering by neighbours Manchester City — the Red Devils’ fifth defeat in ten league games.
      United chief Ten Hag tore into his stars for their ­second-half performance.
      But the players themselves were left dumbfounded by some of the manager’s tactics.
      A few players made their feelings known in the dressing-room inquest.
      They could not understand why centre-back Victor Lindelof was played at left-back — the benched Sergio Reguilon’s specialist position.

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      Exclusive: Ten Hag ordered flops to sit in silence and listen to City celebrations
      Furious Erik ten Hag made his flops suffer in silence after their derby-day mauling.
      The Manchester United boss was raging over the way his team fell apart in the second half as they crashed to a 3-0 home defeat.
      And when the players got back to their Old Trafford dressing room on Sunday, he ordered them to sit and listen to Manchester City’s stars across the other side of the tunnel celebrating.
      He also wanted them to hear away fans still hailing their heroes after totally outclassing United.
      Ten Hag then tore into his troops for their second-half performance.
      The Dutchman had planned to give his players a bonus day off yesterday if they had beaten the Premier League champions.
      Credit: Rex

      Richards blast Fernandes tactic
      Micah Richards has blasted a “staggering” Bruno Fernandes tactic when Manchester United are losing.
      The Portuguese star was on the losing side in the Manchester derby as Man City ran out 3-0 winners at Old Trafford on Sunday.
      The former Man City star claimed Fernandes will run out of position to try and endear himself to the fans when it might not be the most effective use of himself.
      Richards said on The Rest is Football podcast: “Have you noticed what Fernandes does though?
      “When Man United go behind, and he is not having a good game, what he does is he starts running around trying to get the crowd on side.
      “He is running out of position trying to get everyone to believe that he is working really hard for the team, but really he is just playing for himself. It was staggering to see.
      “Then, every decision that goes against United, his arms are up in the air.
      “As a captain, I don’t know if the pressure is too much, but it is not quite working out.”
      It comes after Roy Keane called on Erik ten Hag to strip him of the captaincy.

      Earps achievement laid bare

      Women’s Ballon d’Or top five
      Aitana Bonmati tops a list that sees Sam Kerr come second, Salma Parallulo rank third, Fridolina Rolfo come fourth and Earps fifth.

      Mary Earps Ballon d’Or ranking revealed
      Mary Earps has been ranked number 5 for this years Women’s Ballon d’Or.
      She could not attend due to being in action with England against Belgium tomorrow.
      Hojlund makes top ten of Kopa trophy
      Rasmus Hojlund made it into the top ten of the Kopa trophy award.
      Jude Bellingham picked up the prize.

      David Beckham on the red carpet
      Man Utd icon Beckham has turned up to the red carpet event.
      Credit: PA
      Haaland will feel ‘hard done by’ if Messi wins Ballon d’Or says Yorke
      Man Utd icon Dwight Yorke has claimed Erling Haaland will not be best pleased if he fails to win the Ballon d’Or this year.
      Speaking to Genting Casino, he said: “The World Cup may only be seven games, but it’s seen as the biggest prize in our sport.
      “Winning the treble obviously requires a lot more consistency, but those trophies will always be overshadowed by the World Cup.
      “Erling Haaland will have a great argument, but you can’t argue with what Lionel Messi’s done.
      “Look at what he’s done with Inter Miami – he’s made the sport such a huge deal in America, and nobody has been able to make that kind of impact over there.
      “It’s hard to look beyond Messi for the Ballon d’Or. People said he couldn’t be the greatest ever without a World Cup, and he went and did it.
      “I think he’ll edge it, but Haaland has a right to feel hard done by.”
      Yorke reveals Beckham wedding antics
      Dwight Yorke has lifted the lid on some of the wedding antics at David Beckham’s wedding.
      Speaking to AltIndex.com, the Man United legend said: “I was on such a high at the time and I can’t really explain how I felt during my first season and Beckham’s wedding in Dublin. I was having so much fun that it was a blur.
      “I felt like I was having the best time of my life being at all of these major occasions! Beckham’s wedding was a great time – I remember dancing into the early hours! I was the last one on the dancefloor, I’ll tell you that.
      “David was on the dancefloor for a period of time, but there came a time when the groom has to get whizzed off with his wife. Not that I know, but I assume that’s what happens at the end of the night.
      “David left at some point, but when the dancing started and what I’d consider the more boring parts were over, that’s when I really start to come alive.
      “You have to do your due diligence and get the formalities out of the way, and once it did, I came into play a bit more and it was all going down.”
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      Andre Onana ranks #23
      Andre Onana has come in at number 23 for the Men’s Ballon d’Or

      ‘United will never be like Ajax’ says Ten Hag
      Erik ten Hag has delivered a damning assessment on his Man United squad, declaring they will never be able to play like Ajax.
      His Ajax side were lauded for their easy-on-the-eye style, but despite fan hopes it seems this style will not be directly implemented into the United team due to the players having different qualities.
      Ten Hag said: “Never. We will never play that football. Because those were different players. This is also not why I came here.
      “We are playing different football than I showed at Ajax because I have to, because I can’t play the same way.
      “The players decide how you play. Ajax has a very typical and characteristic style of play, with Manchester United I will always show different football, I did so last year as well.
      “We play much more direct football here because I have the players for that here.”

      Who could replace Fernandes as captain?
      Following Roy Keane’s assertion that Bruno Fernandes should be stripped of the Man United captaincy, SunSport have taken a look at five potential candidates to replace him.
      Casemiro
      Marcus Rashford
      Lisandro Martinez
      Luke Shaw
      Harry Maguire

      Man United Ballon d’Or nominees
      We’re now hours away from the 67th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony, due to start at 8pm GMT.
      Stars from across the world have been nominated.
      But who are Man United’s representatives?
      Men’s award:
      Andre Onana
      Women’s award:
      Mary Earps
      Credit: Alamy
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      Neville slams Fernandes
      Gary Neville said Bruno Fernandes tried to “con” Manchester United fans in the closing stages of their defeat against Manchester City yesterday.
      After seeing him attempt a tough tackle on John Stones, the former Red Devil said: “He’s trying to do someone there, Fernandes.
      “He’s trying to do John Stones but he’s seen him coming and he’s ended up hurting himself.”
      Neville added: “He’s conning no one with what he’s been trying to do over the past few minutes.”
      Fernandes has come in for particular criticism after the game, with Roy Keane going so far as suggesting he should be stripped of the captaincy.

      United set home loss record
      Yesterday’s home loss to Manchster City means United have now lost as many home games since Sir Alex Ferguson left as he did in his whole United career.
      From 1986 to 2013, Fergie only lost 34 home Premier League games.
      That’s now been equalled in just the ten years since he left.
      Five players that could replace Fernandes as captain
      Roy Keane slammed Bruno Fernandes last night and advocated stripping him of the captaincy.
      Keane said after the game: “The one thing I would do, after today having watched him again, I would definitely take the captaincy off him, 100 per cent.
      “I know it was a big decision to change the captaincy with (Harry) Maguire, but Fernandes is not captain material.”
      Here are five candidates that could replace him…

      Amad Diallo back on grass
      Amad Diallo is back on the grass as he steps up his return from injury.
      The winger impressed on loan at Sunderland last season where he scored 14 and assisted four times in 42 games.
      He suffered a knee injury against Borussia Dortmund in August which has kept him out of training until now.
      Manchester United will never play Ajax’s style of football – Ten Hag
      Erik Ten Hag has made the shock admission that he has no intention of ever implementing his Ajax style of possession football at Manchester United.
      He was asked yesterday what many fans had been wondering – “When will you be able to play the same football with Manchester United that you showed with Ajax?”
      In response, Ten Hag said: “Never. We will never play that football. Because those were different players. This is also not why I came here.
      “We are playing different football than I showed at Ajax because I have to, because I can’t play the same way.
      “The players decide how you play. Ajax has a very typical and characteristic style of play, with Manchester United I will always show different football, I did so last year as well. We play much more direct football here because I have the players for that here.” More

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      Real Madrid ready to sign Kepa in huge swap transfer just three months into loan with Chelsea set to make massive loss

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      REAL MADRID are ready to do business with Chelsea over a permanent deal for Kepa Arrizabalaga less than three months into his loan.But the Spanish giants will not pay more than £17.5million for the keeper who cost the Blues a world-record £71.6m five years ago.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga is on course to join Real Madrid permanentlyCredit: Getty
      Kepa, 29, is back home in Spain as season-long cover for another ex-Chelsea stopper – injured Thibaut Courtois.
      The player makes no secret of his desire to leave for good.
      And he is also prepared to take a cut on his £176,000-a-week wages to make it happen.
      Kepa has 20 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
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      Real Madrid top LaLiga and have lost just one game with Kepa in goal for them this season.
      Chelsea have brought in Robert Sanchez as Kepa’s replacement.
      And Madrid will also offer their current No2 – Ukrainian Andriy Lunin – in a part-exchange to help smooth a deal.
      Chelsea took midfielder Mateo Kovacic as part of the transfer which saw Courtois move to Madrid in 2018.
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      Courtois is expected to miss the rest of the season with his serious knee injury.
      But Kepa is ready to compete with the hugely-regarded 6ft 7ins Belgian next season when he is fit again.
      Chelsea have Sanchez in goal but are looking at bringing in extra cover and also are interested in Aaron Ramsdale.
      The England international has seen his position as Arsenal’s first-choice keeper undermined by the arrival of David Raya from Brentford.
      Carlo Ancelotti has been impressed with the Spanish stopperCredit: Rex
      Thibaut Courtois is likely to miss the rest of the season through injuryCredit: Getty
      Kepa endured a tough time at Stamford BridgeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Thiago Silva drops major retirement hint with Chelsea star weighing up transfer to ‘final club’

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      THIAGO SILVA has admitted his football retirement could be right around the corner. The Chelsea defender, 39, has led a distinguished 21-year career.
      Thiago Silva has admitted his career could soon be coming to an endCredit: Getty
      However, the Brazilian has revealed he is more than aware that the curtain will soon come down on his career.
      His confession also came with a suggestion that this season could be his last with Chelsea.
      According to Sky Italy, via Fabrizio Romano, he said: “The end of my career is getting closer… it’s not easy.
      “You’ve to think about when you want to retire, where do you go as final club, the family, my kids play at Chelsea.
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      “I’m just focused on enjoying my final year of contract at Chelsea.
      “I don’t know what’s gonna happen next year but I’m very happy with my career.”
      Silva joined the Blues in 2020 and helped them to win the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup in 2021.
      Silva has won numerous honours with the likes of AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
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      He won the Serie A with Milan in 2011 and won the Ligue 1 in every season bar one while in France.
      With the Brazil national team, Silva has won Bronze and Silver medals at the Olympics and won the Copa America in 2019.
      His club career has spanned almost 800 appearances, and when counting his national caps as well he has appeared in more than 900 games.
      Chelsea have seen 127 of these appearances, including ten so far this season. More

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      Chelsea ‘could make transfer move’ for £39million striker as Premier League legend gives brutal Nicolas Jackson verdict

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      CHELSEA may be able to sign Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez for a bargain price of £39million.The Blues current No9 Nicolas Jackson has come under scrutiny by Peter Crouch who gave a brutal verdict on the forward.
      Chelsea could sign Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez for £39millionCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s current No9 Nicolas Jackson has faced scrutinyCredit: Rex
      TNT Sports pundit Peter Crouch slammed Jackson for his performance this seasonCredit: Getty
      Gimenez, 22, has been on the Blues’ radar for some time as the club are on the hunt to improve their forward line.
      The Eredivise star has scored 13 goals in 10 league appearances this term.
      And the Mexican forward could be a cheaper option for Chelsea, who are also interested in £65 million rated Ivan Toney and Europe’s most sought-after striker Victor Osimhen.
      According to Fabrizio Romano £39million could be enough to seal a deal for Gimenez.
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      Gimenez’s bargain price-tag is appealing for the Blues who are desperate to reinforce their front line in the January transfer window.
      After “speaking to direct sources” the transfer guru claimed the 22-year-old does not have an agent and is letting his father take the lead – which would make the deal easier for Chelsea.
      Following their humiliating 2-0 defeat to Brentford at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, many are doubting the performance of their main striker Nicolas Jackson.
      Premier League legend Crouch was one to have his say on the forward – who he believes does not posses the qualities to lead the Blues attack.
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      The pundit told TNT Sports 2: “Nicolas Jackson, let’s be honest, is not going to be the answer long-term.
      “He does a lot of great work outside the box, but is he going to get you 15-20 goals? I don’t think so.”
      Jackson, 22, lead the line for Mauricio Pochettino’s side against Brentford but he could not deliver anything in the Bees penalty box.
      The Blues now have just one victory in their last 13 league games at home, which is an alarming record for the team.
      Perhaps it is time for Chelsea to splash more cash and sign the Feyemoord sensation for the Premier League. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta lines up double transfer raid on LaLiga with Thomas Partey’s future in doubt

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      ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has reportedly added La Liga duo Martin Zubimendi and Aurelien Tchouameni to his list of transfer targets.The Gunners are at risk of losing Thomas Partey in January, with the midfielder allegedly becoming “dissatisfied” with his role at the Emirates Stadium.
      Arsenal want to sign Martin ZubimendiCredit: Getty
      The Gunners are also interested in Aurelien TchouameniCredit: Alamy
      Partey, who has made just four Premier League appearances so far this season due to injury, could leave for around £30million when the upcoming transfer window opens.
      But Arteta already has already set his sights on two other midfielders.
      According to Calciomercato, the Spaniard has expressed an interest in signing both Real Sociedad star Zubimendi and Real Madrid’s Tchouameni.
      Arsenal attempted to sign Zubimendi earlier this year, but Real Sociedad didn’t want to sell and the 24-year-old was reluctant to leave.
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      He now has a £53m release clause in his contract, so he could be snapped up as soon as January.
      However, Barcelona have also expressed an interest in signing him, with Xavi a known admirer.
      In January, the Barca boss admitted: “He (Zubimendi) is a more physical and faster player than (Sergio) Busquets, who is technically better.
      “But not only Zubimendi, all of Real Sociedad’s midfield players. We are playing a great team and Zubimendi is a great footballer.”
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      Thomas Partey could leave Arsenal next yearCredit: Getty
      Tchouameni has also emerged as a top target for Arsenal, but he will likely come with a significantly higher transfer fee.
      The Frenchman joined Real Madrid in an £85m transfer from Monaco last summer and has since made 64 first team appearances.
      Should either player join the Gunners, they will link up with record signing Declan Rice in midfield.
      Rice left West Ham to join Arsenal in a £105m transfer this summer and has since established himself as a key first team player and fan favourite. More