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      Arsenal ‘reach agreement with Brentford to sign David Raya with transfer to be finalised BEFORE Premier League opener’

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      ARSENAL have reached an agreement with Brentford over the transfer of Spanish goalkeeper David Raya, according to reports.The 27-year-old will undergo a medical at the club’s London Colney training centre this week ahead of completing a move to the Emirates.
      Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Brentford’s David RayaCredit: Getty
      Arsenal agreed personal terms with Raya last week but have since been locked in negotiations with Brentford over a fee.
      But the deal now looks to be done with documents set to be exchanged to complete the signing imminently according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Raya is expected to sign a five year contract which will run until the summer of 2028.
      The Brentford man had just a year left to run on his current deal and had been subject to interest from both Bayern Munich and Tottenham.
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      But Brentford rejected offers from both as they did not meet the £40million fee the Bees had been demanding.
      Raya has had his heart set on leaving the club this summer and Brentford have already signed his replacement in the form of Mark Flekken from Bundesliga club Freiburg.
      As a result, Raya has barely featured for Thomas Frank’s men during their pre-season – managing just one 45 minute appearance against Fulham as part of the Premier League’s Summer Series in America.
      With Brentford’s season opener just five days away it seems as though the Bees were keen to sort a deal quickly rather than face the prospect of having Raya warm the bench for a season before losing him on a free next summer.
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      That’s allowed Arsenal to swoop in and sign the keeper for £30m according to reports rather than the original £40m fee being demanded.
      Raya will provide competition for Arsenal no.1 Aaron Ramsdale who enjoyed a fine campaign last season.
      Ramsdale produced a match-winning performance in Arsenal’s recent Community Shield triumph over Manchester City that saw him make several impressive saves from close-range. 
      But he will now have to deal with a more than capable goalkeeper breathing down his neck and looking for a starting berth in Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Both Ramsdale and Raya have ambitions of starting for their respective countries at the European Championships next summer so competition will be fierce. More

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      Man Utd make transfer decision on Hannibal Mejbri after giving youngster pre-season to impress Erik ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a decision on the transfer future of youngster Hannibal Mejbri.The midfielder was given the opportunity to impress manager Erik ten Hag during pre-season.
      Hannibal Mejbri will not leave Manchester United permanently this summerCredit: Getty
      Several clubs have shown an interest in the 20-year-old this summer, with Borussia Dortmund even tabling an offer earlier in the window.
      Teams in England and France have also eyed both permanent and loan moves for Hannibal.
      Although talks are ongoing about a potential loan move, the Manchester Evening News report that United have ruled out selling the youngster this summer.
      Figures at the club, including Ten Hag, have been impressed with his performances during pre-season.
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      He starred in the Red Devils’ final friendly against Athletic Bilbao in Dublin on Sunday as his side played out a 1-1 draw.
      There are still doubts over the first-team playing time he will get this season, though, and Hannibal may still depart on loan.
      Premier League newcomers Luton are amongst the clubs who could sign him on a temporary basis.
      Hannibal spent last season on loan at Birmingham, making 41 appearances across all competitions.
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      He also has three senior United appearances to his name, with all of them coming in the Premier League.
      The Tunisia international has continued to be a regular for his country too, and featured at last year’s World Cup in Qatar. More

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      Barcelona ‘launch joint loan transfer bid for TWO Man City stars’ just days before Premier League opener

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      BARCELONA have launched a joint loan bid for TWO Manchester City stars just days before the Premier League is about to kick off.Spanish outlet Sport report that Barcelona are “very interested” in acquiring both Bernardo Silva and Joao Cancelo ahead of their season opener against Getafe this Sunday.
      City do not want to lose Bernardo Silva this summerCredit: Getty
      But Cancelo could be attainable for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      The Catalan club hold a long standing interest in both players.
      Barca pushed hard to sign Silva last season when it looked as though the midfielder would leave the Etihad.
      In Cancelo’s case, Barcelona tried to sign him in January after the full-back fell out with manager Pep Guardiola, but he ultimately joined Bayern Munich on loan.
      Barcelona are set for a cash injection once Ousmane Dembele’s transfer to PSG is completed and view the Manchester City players as an ideal way to reinvest the cash.
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      Both Cancelo and Silva have operated in Dembele’s vacant right-wing position in the past but it is likely that Silva would play in Barca’s midfield three and Cancelo would play his preferred role of right-back.
      The report says that Barcelona would include a mandatory buy clause of £60million at the end of Silva’s loan deal.
      Silva’s City contract is set to expire in the summer of 2025.
      Sport say that City while City are open to letting Cancelo leave the club, they are not interested in selling Silva, particularly having already lost Riyad Mahrez this summer.
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      City have been linked with Palace’s Michael Olise and Rennes’ Jeremy Doku as they look to replace Mahrez – but Silva has operated off the right-wing in the past and started there during Sunday’s Community shield defeat to Arsenal.
      Cancelo, though, is free to leave the club and has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Barca.
      City will look to bounce back from Sunday’s penalty shootout defeat against Arsenal when they kick off their Premier League campaign away at Burnley on Friday night. More

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      Chelsea join Arsenal in transfer hunt for £15m Spanish wonderkid… but the defender might snub both

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      CHELSEA have joined Arsenal in the race to sign defender Ivan Fresneda.However, the £15million-rated wonderkid could snub both clubs amid interest from Barcelona.
      Chelsea have entered the race to sign Ivan FresnedaCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have been long-term admirers of the Valladolid right-back, even agreeing a deal to sign him back in January.
      The transfer never materialised, though, but the Gunners have revived their interest this summer.
      According to Sport, Chelsea are also now in the race to sign Fresneda and are set to submit a bid.
      Barcelona have already had a bid rejected for the 18-year-old, with a follow-up offer being prepared.
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      The Spanish giants believe a bid worth £10million plus £5million in add-ons will be enough to sign Fresneda.
      Having already held talks with the club, the report adds that Barca are his preferred generation.
      Borussia Dortmund have also been chasing a deal during the current window, having joined Arsenal in agreeing terms earlier in the year.
      Fresneda, who previously spent four years in Real Madrid’s academy, enjoyed a breakthrough season last term.
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      The Spanish youth international made 24 appearances across all competitions for Valladolid.
      His potential arrival at Stamford Bridge would further bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s options at right-back.
      The Chelsea boss can already call upon Reece James and Malo Gusto, who has returned from a loan spell with Lyon after signing for the Blues in January. More

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      Chelsea suffer new blow after Nkunku injury as transfer target ‘offered £172m contract’ by Saudi side

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      CHELSEA transfer target Victor Osimhen has been offered a lucrative contract worth £172MILLION by Al-Hilal, according to reports.The striker has been heavily linked with a move away from Napoli this summer.
      Chelsea target Osimhen has been offered a lucrative contract by Al-HilalCredit: Alamy
      The Blues have suffered a major attacking blow, with Nkunku set to miss four monthsCredit: Getty
      Several clubs – including Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea – have expressed an interest in signing him, but Napoli’s £150m asking price has proved to be a stumbling block.
      However, Al-Hilal are now willing to go all-out for him.
      According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, the Saudi Pro League side have offered him a £172m contract.
      The deal is said to be worth around £34.5m-a-year for five years.
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      And it acts as a huge blow for Chelsea and new boss Mauricio Pochettino, who has been eager to sign another new striker this summer.
      The Blues welcomed Christopher Nkunku to Stamford Bridge in June after reaching a £52m agreement with RB Leipzig.
      However, the Frenchman suffered a serious meniscus injury last week, meaning he is now expected to be unavailable until Christmas.
      In a club statement, Chelsea confirmed: “Nkunku has sustained a knee injury which will rule the forward out for an extended period.
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      “The 25-year-old has undergone an operation and will now begin a rehabilitation programme.”
      Chelsea begin their Premier League campaign at home to Liverpool on Sunday.
      New signing Nicolas Jackson is expected to lead the line in Nkunku’s absence, having arrived from Villarreal for £32million this summer. More

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      Chelsea close in on £18.3m signing of Brazil wonderkid as Thiago Silva gets in touch to push transfer through

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      CHELSEA and Monaco are locked in a tug of war over Brazilian striker sensation Deivid Washington.The Blues are keen to pay an initial £18.3million for the striker, 18, with his club Santos ready to cash in on a Chelsea offer for the second time this summer after selling Angelo Gabriel for £13m.
      Chelsea are keeping tabs on Santos wonderkid Deivid WashingtonCredit: Alamy
      Chelsea have asked Thiago Silva to help them sign Washington this summerCredit: AP
      Washington and his family prefer a move to England, even though it is expected the striker would then be off to Strasbourg on loan for this season rather than being integrated into Maurico Pochettino’s squad.
      But Monaco, who have a Brazilian sporting director in Thiago Scuro, are refusing to give up the hunt and are set to try to outbid Chelsea.
      Despite that, Chelsea are in the box seat.
      Washington is represented by agent Giuliano Bertolucci, who also took Angelo to Stamford Bridge – although he is already poised for a loan move to the Ligue 1 sister side.
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      Sources close to the Washington family confirmed they want the move to England despite concerns about his young age.
      However, they will NOT kick up a fuss if Santos agree a fee with the French club.
      Both Angelo and defender Thiago Silva have been in touch to “sell” Chelsea to the player.
      Chelsea may have to pay an excess to land the youngster, though, as Santos own only 70 per cent of his rights with other investors having a 30 per cent share.
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      Prem and FA rules mean Chelsea will have to buy the full ownership for the deal to be ratified.
      The Blues would be buying potential rather than proven goalscoring, although the 6ft 3in striker has also been targeted by Real Madrid, city neighbours Atletico and Borussia Dortmund.
      Washington has scored just two senior goals in 16 appearances for Santos, although he led the line for Brazil in the recent Under-20 World Cup and was a consistent scorer at youth level.
      His potential sale has infuriated the Santos fans, whose anger increased when he was left out of the squad for Saturday’s match with Atletico Paranaense.
      Washington told his family: “I am out of this game. Orders of the President of Santos!” More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles completes free transfer to Euro giants as he links up with former team-mate

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      FORMER Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed a free transfer to Lyon.The versatile midfielder left Arsenal after his contract expired at the end of June.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles has completed a move to LyonCredit: Getty
      He was linked with moves to Everton, West Ham, Sheffield United and Crystal Palace.
      But he decided he wanted a fresh start and has followed in the footsteps of other Arsenal stars by moving to Ligue Un, including Folarin Balogun.
      Maitland-Niles has penned a four year deal with Lyon where he will link back up with Alexandre Lacazette.
      Several Championship clubs were also understood to have contacted Maitland-Niles’ representatives.
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      While Turkish sides Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor all had their eye on the 25-year-old.
      During his time with Arsenal, Maitland-Niles made 132 appearances, scoring three goals.

      The former Ipswich loanee also won the FA Cup three times and was capped five times by England.
      He spent last season on loan at Southampton, suffering relegation from the Premier League with the Saints.
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      A versatile player, the former England international can play in midfield or at right-back.
      He was also a member of the Three Lions’ 2017 Under-20 World Cup winning side. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta drops huge transfer hint after beating Man City to win Community Shield

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      ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has warned Aaron Ramsdale to expect competition as the club is close to signing Brentford’s David Raya. The Gunners shot-stopper delivered the goods to help the team beat Man City 4-1 on penalties in Sunday’s Community Shield.
      Aaron Ramsdale can competition as the club is close to signing Brentford’s David RayaCredit: Getty
      Even despite Ramsdale’s stunning display Arsenal are still locked in talks with Brentford over a deal for the Spanish goalkeeper.
      Despite having their £23million opening bid rejected, negotiations are advancing with Raya into the final year of his contract.
      He is understood to have already agreed personal terms as Arsenal prepare to replace back-up shot-stopper Matt Turner- who is on the verge of signing for Nottingham Forest – with him.
      Raya is set to head to the Emirates Stadium to provide direct competition to Ramsdale.
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      The England goalie has been Arteta’s undisputed first choice for two seasons.
      Arteta was asked after the game yesterday if Ramsdale will be feeling the pressure due to the Raya speculation.

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      He said: “I hope not, because the competition here always exists whoever it is and that’s what he has to feel like.
      “If we don’t feel like this, we are not going to get the best out of each player,
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      “So we better feel like this and make sure that we all feel like this, me first.”
      The Bees are understood to want to double the £23million offer that was recently turned down.
      But with Raya pushing for the move, Arsenal might be able to drive the price down.
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      Arsenal are locked in talks with Brentford over a deal for David RayaCredit: Getty More