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      Five strikers Arsenal should sign to solve goalscoring woes including Ivan Toney as Ian Wright calls for Serie A star

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      ARSENAL’S woes in front of goal continued as they crashed out the FA Cup at home to Liverpool.The Gunners mustered 18 shots but again failed to find their clinical edge as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat.
      Mikel Arteta has seen his team struggle in front of goal in recent gamesCredit: Reuters
      Kai Havertz was the latest to play up front and not hit the back of the netCredit: Getty
      It is a worryingly reccurring issue after having 30 attempts without a goal in the previous home loss to West Ham.
      Arsenal have not scored in three of their last seven games and they have won just once during this disaster run.
      Fans are desperately calling for the club to sign a striker in January amid concerns Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah won’t rediscover their form and fire them to Premier League glory.
      Legend Ian Wright cried “we need a killer” after yesterday’s defeat and Martin Keown added: “If ever a game underlined the deficiencies in front of goal that was it.”
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      Piers Morgan also ranted: “Best football Arsenal have played all season but same old problem – no striker who knows how to score goals. Incredibly frustrating.”
      With the transfer window now open, SunSport have taken a look at five forwards who could solve the goalscoring problem.
      Victor Osimhen
      Osimhen, 25, hit an incredible 31 goals in 39 games last season as he carried Napoli to the Serie A title.
      He has scored a more modest eight this term but remains one of Europe’s hottest prospects.
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      The Nigerian penned a new contract last month that runs until 2026.
      However, the deal includes a release clause worth £112million that Arsenal could trigger if they find the cash.
      Wright is in favour of a move for Osimhen, saying: “The calibre of player Arsenal need right now is somebody who hits the ground running, a top end striker, like the Osimhens of this world… that level.
      “If Arsenal want to do it now they’re going to need that level of goalscorer who will slot in straight away.”
      Osimhen has also been linked with a switch to Chelsea.
      Victor Osimhen has a £112m release clause in his contractCredit: Getty
      Ivan Toney
      Toney, 27, will return to the field next week with his eight-month betting ban coming to an end.
      The Brentford striker scored 20 goals last season and his Premier League know-how could fix Arsenal’s lack of cutting edge.
      But a January deal may prove difficult with Thomas Frank “desperate” to keep his star man for the club’s possible relegation battle.
      Meanwhile, Toney has revealed that he is keen to “repay” the club for sticking by him during his time out of football.
      It has been reported that any bid under £80m will not be considered by Brentford.
      A transfer for Ivan Toney may be tough to complete with the player hinting at staying with Brentford this seasonCredit: Alamy
      Dusan Vlahovic
      Vlahovic has been on Arsenal’s radar for two years after he nearly joined them instead of Juventus in 2022.
      The Serbian striker was signed for £62m and has scored 30 goals in 80 games for the Old Lady.
      Vlahovic has been linked with a move away from Turin with Juve needing to balance the books.
      But the 23-year-old wants to stay and recently insisted that transfer talk was just “noise”.
      Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic has been on Arsenal’s radar for some timeCredit: Reuters

      Dominic Solanke
      Reports suggest that Arsenal could launch a bid for Solanke this winter.
      The Bournemouth striker is enjoying a fantastic season in front of goal, scoring 13 times in all competitions.
      His ability to bring others into play and his Prem experience could make him a solid option for Arsenal.
      Tottenham and West Ham have also been linked with Solanke – though the Cherries insist they will not sell the 26-year-old.
      But speculation has hinted that a bid in the region of £60m could change their minds.
      Bournemouth are keen to keep Dominic Solanke until the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Serhou Guirassy
      After splashing just over £200m in the summer, Arsenal may not be able to afford spending big this month.
      Therefore, Guirassy is a cheaper alternative to many other targets.
      The Stuttgart striker is having a sensational campaign, having hit 17 goals in 14 Bundesliga games this term.
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      Guirassy, 27, has a reported £15m release clause in his contract.
      Arsenal could try to tempt him to the Emirates but there is much interest from across Europe, meaning that £15m price tag could soar.
      Serhou Guirassy is available for £15m in JanuaryCredit: Getty More

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      Djed Spence set for immediate Tottenham transfer exit just days after Leeds ripped up loan contract

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      DJED SPENCE is reportedly set for another loan move away from Tottenham.The right-back returned from his spell at Leeds last week after the Championship side triggered his recall clause.
      Djed Spence is set to be loaned out again after returning to Tottenham from LeedsCredit: Alamy
      Spence made just seven appearances during his loan after recovering from a knee injury.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are planning to loan the 23-year-old out again for the remainder of the season.
      The report adds that he is expected to secure a move away from North London within a matter of days.
      Spence has played for Spurs just six times since signing from Middlesbrough in 2022.
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      He previously spent the second half of last season in France with Rennes after failing to establish himself at his new club.
      Ange Postecoglou also deemed him surplus to requirements after his appointment in the summer.
      As a result, the former England under-21 international had reportedly been put up for sale after his return from Leeds due to apparent “attitude issues”.
      However, Spence instead seems set for another loan move away from Spurs, where he is contracted until 2027.
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      Elsewhere, Eric Dier could also leave the club this week after agreeing terms on a move to Bayern Munich.
      As for incomings, former Chelsea striker Timo Werner is on the verge of becoming Postecoglou’s first January signing.
      The German forward will sign on loan from RB Leipzig with an option to buy. More

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      How Real Madrid could line up after Kylian Mbappe ‘agrees to join on free transfer next season’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to join Real Madrid in a stunning free transfer this summer.The Frenchman finally reached an agreement with Los Blancos last week following months of speculation, according to Foot Mercato.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to join Real Madrid this summerCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid have been pushing to sign Mbappe since his Monaco days.
      The La Liga giants came close to sealing a deal in 2022, but the 25-year-old penned a new two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain instead.
      However, Carlo Ancelotti will finally get his man in July.
      Mbappe is set to jump straight into the Italian’s starting line-up when he arrives at the Santiago Bernabeu, joining the likes of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.
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      The World Cup winner regularly plays on the left wing for his national team, but he will likely move into the middle for Real Madrid to accommodate Vinicius and Rodrygo.
      Bellingham, who joined Los Blancos in a huge £115million transfer last summer, is set to keep his spot in midfield.
      The England international is currently leading the La Liga Golden Boot race with 13 goals in 17 games.
      Mbappe’s proposed partnership with Bellingham will likely strike fear into any defence in Europe.
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      How Real Madrid could line up with Mbappe
      Although they are yet to pen new deals with Real Madrid, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric could stay at the Santiago Bernabeu beyond the summer.
      Both players will be able to provide five-star service to Mbappe in attack.
      And with Thibaut Courtois set to return from an ACL injury ahead of the 2024-25 season, Los Blancos will still be defensively solid.
      David Alaba, who joined the club in 2021, is also set to return from his ACL injury in time for the new season.
      Alternatively, Ancelotti could bolster his squad even more by adding some extra summer signings to the mix.
      Real Madrid have expressed an interest in signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle, but they face competition from PSG.
      Guimaraes could be a perfect replacement for either Kroos or Modric in midfield.
      Federico Valverde will also step up should either of the two players leave.
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      Amad Diallo forces famous Man Utd fan page to delete post and apologise after trolling them with ‘stop lying, mate’ post

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      MANCHESTER UNITED winger Amad Diallo has shut down rumours linking him with a loan move to the Championship this month.The 21-year-old returned to Old Trafford in July following a successful season-long loan with Sunderland.
      Amad Diallo has suggested that he will stay at Man Utd this seasonCredit: Alamy
      The 21-year-old shut down rumours linking him with a move to the ChampionshipCredit: X / @Amaddiallo_19
      However, he suffered a knee injury during the club’s pre-season tour and spent the first half of the 2023-24 campaign on the sidelines.
      His lack of minutes have led some Man Utd fans to believe that he will be loaned back to the Championship until the end of the season.
      But Diallo has suggested that he will be staying with the Red Devils for the foreseeable future.
      Responding to a Man Utd fan page that had shared speculation around his future on X, he wrote: “Stop lying mate!”
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      The fan page then replied: “Hi Amad, apologies if the post has been misunderstood.
      “We’re not saying that you’re leaving. We’re just sharing quotes from a former Premier League player who suggested a Championship side could look to make a move for you. That’s why used the word ‘tipped’.
      “As United fans, we would love to see you play and tear it up now that you’ve returned from injury.
      “You can see the context of what we’ve written in the article itself. Hope that clears the situation up. Best regards!”
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      Diallo joined Man Utd in a £37million transfer from Atalanta in 2021 and has since made 10 first team appearances.
      Erik ten Hag is confident that the Ivory Coast international will add a spark to his attacking line-up.
      He said: “Yeah, he is very ball secure. He can bring key actions, final passes, score a goal. And so I think he has some weapons. That is always what you are looking for with offensive players.” More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘ready to consider Premier League free transfer’ with PSG ace ‘unimpressed’ by Real Madrid pursuit

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is reportedly ready to consider a free transfer to the Premier Leauge – as frustrations grow with Real Madrid’s pursuit.The French sensation, 25, has entered the final six months of his Paris Saint-Germain contract.
      Kylian Mbappe could be set for a sensational free transfer in the summerCredit: Getty
      And he is expected to leave the Ligue 1 giants at the end of the season.
      Real Madrid remain desperate to land the World Cup winner – after failed attempts in 2017 and again in 2022.
      However, The Times state Real have placed a January deadline on Mbappe signing a pre-contract agreement for the 2024-25 season to secure his services.
      But the report adds the forward is unimpressed by Los Blancos’ approach to the latest negotiations – and he has told friends he will not be forced into making a premature decision.
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      The Times adds that Mbappe wants to explore his other options first.
      And that includes moving to England, with Liverpool a genuine possible destination.
      The Qatar 2022 Golden Boot winner has openly admitted his admiration for Jurgen Klopp’s style of play and held talks with Liverpool in 2022.
      Mbappe could be a suitable superstar replacement for Mo Salah if the Egyptian hero does go to Saudi Arabia this summer.
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      The Saudi Pro League, meanwhile, are expected to make another approach for the Frenchman.
      Mbappe was the subject of a world-record £259million transfer bid from Al-Hilal last year but opted against the move which would have seen him become the highest-paid footballer on the planet.
      Following the saga in the summer, Mbappe informed PSG he would not sign the 12-month extension option on his current contract.
      That saw him exiled from the first-team squad and he was only able to return after agreeing to forego a series of bonuses worth £68m.
      Mbappe – who has 22 goals in 23 games since his reintroduction – discussed his future with PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi ahead of Wednesday’s Trophee des Champions victory over Toulouse.
      However, he left the door open to where he will be playing his football next term.
      Mbappe told reporters: “No. I’m very, very motivated for this year. It is very important.
      “As I said, we have got titles to go after and we have already taken one.
      “After that, I haven’t made up my mind yet. I have not made a choice.”
      Mbappe previously held talks with Liverpool and admires Jurgen Klopp’s playCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Unemployed Jesse Lingard ‘offers himself’ to Barcelona as ex-Man Utd star eyes stunning transfer to Spanish giants

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      FORMER Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has reportedly offered himself to Barcelona.The 31-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Nottingham Forest in June.
      Jesse Lingard has reportedly offered himself to BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      He briefly trained with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq last year, but was not offered a contract.
      Lingard has since been training in Dubai while searching for another club.
      And according to Spanish outlet Sport, he recently offered himself to Barcelona.
      The former England star is hopeful that a move to the Nou Camp will help reignite his career.
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      Barcelona are expected to be limited in the January transfer window due to Financial Fair Play.
      However, the La Liga champions should be able to afford Lingard’s wages.
      Xavi has been forced to deal with several injury issues so far this season, so he is on the hunt for cheap additions.
      Lingard joined Nottingham Forest as a free agent in July 2022 after being released by Man Utd.
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      He was limited to just 20 appearances across all competitions during his only season with the Reds.
      Prior to his move to the City Ground, Lingard had spent 20 years with boyhood club United. More

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      Ex-Chelsea star Joao Felix gets 900 PER CENT salary increase as Barcelona face yet another financial ‘headache’

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      FORMER Chelsea star Joao Felix has increased his salary by 900 per cent after signing a new Barcelona contract.The forward signed for Barca on loan from Atletico Madrid in the summer.
      Joao Felix has increased his salary by 900 per centCredit: Getty
      He was initially given a salary of just £344,440 a year due to Barcelona’s financial struggles, with Felix happy to accept the wage cut to push through the deal.
      Felix, 24, described his move to the Nou Camp as a “dream” and his commitment has now been rewarded with a lucrative new deal.
      LaLiga president Javier Tebas revealed they had “multiplied the remuneration agreed between Felix and Barcelona by 10, for Fair Play purposes”.
      That means the Portuguese could now be earning up to £3,444,400 per year, or £66,000 a week.
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      The broke Catalans have been selling off assets and slices of their future TV rights income over the last year to plug a reported £1BILLION debt.
      But they have found the cash to pay Felix a wage that better reflects his value.
      The Spanish giants are also keen on signing Manchester United outcast Mason Greenwood, who is on loan at Girona.
      They are ready to offer £40million for the one-time England international.
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      And they have already told Greenwood he can inherit the famous No10 jersey previously worn by Lionel Messi.
      United chiefs will reportedly hold talks over the forward’s future with his contract up in 18 months. More

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      Arsenal blow as Peterborough chief casts doubt over Ivan Toney transfer with League One side set for huge windfall

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      IVAN TONEY will NOT leave Brentford this month, according to Peterborough chief Barry Fry.Toney, 27, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium in recent weeks.
      Ivan Toney is set to stay at BrentfordCredit: PA
      Arsenal and Chelsea have expressed an interest in signing him, with both clubs in desperate need of a new striker.
      However, Fry – who played an integral role in recruiting Toney for Peterborough back in 2018 – is not convinced that he will move on from Brentford just yet.
      Speaking on talkSPORT, Posh’s director of football said: “He certainly won’t be going in January if you look at where Brentford are in the league and the players they’ve got out injury-wise.
      “They need Ivan to keep them in the league. Also, the clubs who are interested, who are four of the main clubs in the country, with Financial Fair Play they don’t have the money at the moment.”
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      Brentford are expected to demand £80million to £100m for Toney.
      And due to a sell-on clause in his contract, Peterborough will receive a chunk of the transfer fee.
      When asked how much the League One side could receive if Toney sold for £100m, Fry responded: “That would be a lot of money. We would definitely get over £10m.”
      The Peterborough chief also joked that Brentford have grown “fed up” of him because he keeps asking for updates on the striker’s transfer situation.
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      Toney spent two years with Peterborough and made 94 appearancesCredit: Getty
      Toney scored a hat-trick for Brentford B against Southampton on Saturday
      He said: “I phone Brentford every day of the week. They’re fed up of me ringing them.
      “It will be like winning the lottery if they sell Ivan.
      “I saw Ivan play for Northampton as a 17-year-old against our under-18s, and he got in the team very early.
      “We tried to buy him when he went to Newcastle, but there was no way he was going to Peterborough over Newcastle.
      “We watched his progress and he got loaned out to about eight different clubs and we eventually enticed him to the club.”
      Toney is set to return from his eight-month betting ban on January 17.
      That means he will be allowed to play for Brentford against Nottingham Forest three days later.
      Tony showed he was on the comeback train when he bagged a hat-trick for Brentford B as they ran out 5-1 winners in a training ground friendly over Southampton Under-23s on Saturday. More