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      Arsenal face paying more than £85m for Mykhailo Mudryk hints Shakhtar Donetsk chief – and Man Utd could be to blame

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      ARSENAL look like they will have to fork out over £85million for Mykhailo Mudryk – and it could be Manchester United’s fault.The Premier League leaders have been chasing Shakhtar Donetsk’s wonderkid, 22, for several months.
      Arsenal have been told what it will take to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar DonetskCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have submitted an offer worth £62m, but it was well below the Ukrainian side’s asking price.
      Chelsea have also registered an interest in the Shakhtar winger in recent days.
      However, now both clubs have been offered an insight into what it will take to get the winger this month.
      Shakhtar Donetsk’s sporting director Carlo Nicolini has hinted that United, who splashed out £85m to Ajax for Antony, are to blame for lengthy negotiations as Mudryk is “stronger” than the Brazilian.
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      Nicolini told CalcioNapoli 24: “Given that we have no need for transfers, we said in due time that we evaluate the player stronger than some other profiles, such as Antony.
      “This is the benchmark.
      “The problem is that Italian clubs don’t take advantage of opportunities, like Milan with Enzo Fernandez, who is now worth over £100million.
      “When you arrive in time on a player you have to sink the shot, otherwise the prices change.”
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      Mudryk seems to be keeping a watchful eye over developments at Arsenal in particular.
      Mudryk watched on an iPad as Mikel Arteta’s men brushed West Ham aside on Boxing Day with a 3-1 win.
      He then expressed his admiration for Arteta and his former Shakhtar boss Roberto De Zerbi, who is now in charge on the South Coast, during the Gunners’ 4-2 win at the Seagulls on New Year’s Eve.
      And in his latest social media antics, Mudryk liked a mocked up post of him behind bars with the caption calling for him to be freed – however he now appears to have unliked it.
      Antony, 22, has managed five goals and two assists in his 17 games so far for United.
      Meanwhile, Mudryk has ten goals and eight assists in 18 games for Shakhtar this season.
      Man Utd forked out £85m to Ajax for Antony during the summerCredit: Getty More

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      Major Mudryk transfer update as Shakhtar Donetsk director dines with ex-Arsenal stars before attending Chelsea match

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      SHAKHTAR DONETSK’s director dined with ex-Arsenal stars Willian and Eduardo before attending Chelsea vs Manchester City with Mykhailo Mudryk’s future set to be discussed. Mudryk, 22, is a transfer target for both London clubs, with Premier League leaders Arsenal already seeing an offer worth £62million knocked back.
      Shakhtar’s director with Eduardo and Willian in LondonCredit: Twitter
      Mudryk is a target of Arsenal and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Arsenal aren’t expected to give up on their pursuit of Mudryk despite seeing an opening offer knocked back, with further talks set to take place with Shakhtar’s director, Darijo Srna, in London.
      Srna sat down for dinner with former Shakhtar and Arsenal stars Willian and Eduardo before attending Chelsea’s Premier League clash with defending champions Man City on Thursday night.
      Willian also has ties to the Blues having spent seven years at Stamford Bridge.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal for Mudryk “has been and will be discussed in the next days again in England”.
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      Mudryk has been keeping a watchful eye on Arsenal in particular.
      The Ukraine wonderkid watched on an iPad as Mikel Arteta’s men brushed West Ham aside on Boxing Day with a 3-1 win.
      Ahead of Arsenal’s New Year’s Eve clash with Brighton, Mudryk expressed his admiration for Arteta and his former Shakhtar boss Roberto De Zerbi, who is now in charge on the South Coast.
      De Zerbi then tipped Mudryk as a potential future Ballon d’Or winner.
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      And in his latest social media antics, Mudryk liked a mocked up post of him behind bars with the caption calling for him to be freed.
      But it appears he has now unliked the post. More

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      Erik ten Hag confirms Man Utd’s first January transfer as club make surprise move for England goalkeeper Jack Butland

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has confirmed his first signing of the January transfer window.Goalkeeper Jack Butland is set to join the Red Devils on loan.
      Erik ten Hag has confirmed Man Utd’s first signing of the transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Jack Butland is set to join the Red Devils on loanCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has moved for a new backup for David De Gea and Tom Heaton after Martin Dubravka was recalled by Newcastle early.
      Crystal Palace goalie Butland, 29, will be the Dutchman’s first winter signing.
      Butland has been capped nine times by England and was in the Three Lions’ squad for the 2018 World Cup.
      He underwent a medical at Carrington on Thursday ahead of joining the Red Devils on loan until the end of the season, according to The Athletic.
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      Ten Hag stressed the need to have “three experienced goalkeepers” in his squad.
      The Dutchman said: “We have some young ones and they do well but we have so many games so you need three good goalies in training but also when problems are coming you need experience in goal to get what you are aiming for.
      “I’m really happy with David, it’s quite clear, he’s our No1, he’s a really good performer but there’s always something that can happen with David as well and you have to be prepared for that.
      “Last year I had a situation with Ajax where we had three goalies injured and you don’t want a position that you play for trophies and you have to put in a young keeper.
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      “It can kill your season. That’s what you have to be prepared for.”
      Butland played a key role in Palace’s run to the FA Cup semi-finals last season.
      But he has made only 10 Premier League appearances since joining the club in October 2020.
      The stopper has not been a Premier League regular since he was relegated with Stoke in 2018.
      He has been on the bench twice for Palace this season, missing the majority of the campaign with an injury he picked up against the Red Devils in pre-season. More

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      Man Utd ‘have held negotiations for transfer of Monaco defender Axel Disasi’ with Harry Maguire’s future uncertain

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly “held negotiations” with Monaco over a transfer deal for Axel Disasi amid Harry Maguire’s uncertain future.The 24-year-old defender was part of the France squad that suffered World Cup heartbreak against Argentina last month.
      Man Utd are reportedly in talks with Monaco over a move for Axel DisasiCredit: Getty
      He has already been linked with a move to the Premier League with both Tottenham and West Ham interested.
      Now the Daily Mail states that “multiple top-flight clubs are tracking” Disasi and “initial negotiations have taken place” with United.
      Disasi came through the ranks at lowly Paris FC before heading to Reims in 2016.
      His displays there, which included helping them to Ligue 2 title glory, earned him a move to Monaco in 2020.
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      Despite not being capped, Disasi replaced the injured Presnel Kimpembe in France’s World Cup squad and appeared twice at the tournament.
      He remains under contract at Monaco until 2025.
      United are allegedly in the market for a centre-half as speculation continues to mount over club-captain Maguire.
      The England international has fallen out of favour under Erik ten Hag, with even left-back Luke Shaw being preferred at centre-back recently against Wolves and Nottingham Forest.
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      But Maguire, 29, did play and helped them to keep a clean sheet in the 3-0 win over Bournemouth in midweek.
      United forked out £80m for Maguire in 2019 but ex-Red Devils star Rio Ferdinand believes he needs to leave Old Trafford.
      He said: “If I’m Harry Maguire, I’m looking for a new club right now.” More

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      Chelsea complete £35m Benoit Badiashile transfer from Monaco on huge contract that will see him stay until next DECADE

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      CHELSEA have confirmed the signing of Monaco star Benoit Badiashile. The centre-back joins the club for a fee of £35million.
      Benoit Badiashile has completed his switch from from Monaco to Chelsea
      Chelsea have paid £35million for his services
      Badiashile is commanding presence at the heart of the defence
      He arrives at the Blues signing a seven-and-a-half year contract, which will keep him in West London until the next decade.
      Badiashile said to Chelsea’s official site: “I’m very happy to be here at Chelsea.

      “I’m so excited to start playing for this club. I can’t wait to see the fans and start playing in the best league in the world.”
      Chairman Todd Boehly and controlling co-owner Behdad Eghbali said: “We’re delighted to welcome Benoit to Chelsea.
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      “He’s an excellent young player who has quickly established a strong reputation for himself and has a huge amount of experience for his young age.
      “We are sure he will form an important part of our team in the years ahead.”
      Manager Graham Potter was keen to bolster his defensive line as big money summer signing Wesley Fofana has had his minutes restricted by injury.
      Additionally, Thiago Silva, 38, is ageing and Kalidou Koulibaly has struggled to find top form consistently.
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      Badiashile is 21-years-old and came through the youth ranks at Monaco.
      He has gone on to be capped by France’s national team twice and he is regularly the skipper for his nation’s Under-21 side.
      This season he has impressed for Monaco, helping guide the team into the knockout rounds of the Europa League and in Ligue 1, Philippe Clement’s men sit fifth.
      Badiashile has played 16 games for the club during this campaign, netting two goals.
      The defender becomes Chelsea’s second purchase of the January transfer window, the first being striker David Datro Fofana from Molde for £10.6million. More

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      Arsenal ‘ready to launch huge bid for £88m-rated Declan Rice’ as they look to beat Chelsea and Man Utd to West Ham star

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      ARSENAL are ready to launch a shock bid for Declan Rice, according to reports.The Gunners sit eight points clear at the top of the Premier League as they chase their first league title in 19 years.
      Declan Rice is a transfer target for Arsenal in the summerCredit: AFP
      But Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his squad in January with Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      However, Spanish outlet Fichajes report the Emirates boss wants his board to sanction a big-money move for Rice in the summer.
      West Ham captain Rice, 23, is rated at around £88million and his club have previously refused to let him leave despite plenty of interest.
      But he has rejected a new contract and alerted potential suitors at the World Cup when he publicly expressed his desire to be at a club competing for trophies and in the Champions League.
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      And Arsenal could offer that with Arteta spearheading the exciting revival in North London.
      Manchester United and Chelsea are also long-term admirers of Rice.
      But with both teams, especially the Blues, off the pace set by Arsenal in the Premier League, their top-four ambitions are far from guaranteed.
      So that could help Arsenal win the race for the former Chelsea academy player’s signature, who is said to be keen to stay in the capital.
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      An extra holding midfielder is a key priority for Arsenal – with Albert Sambi Lokonga well short of the quality Thomas Partey boasts as the single pivot in the 4-3-3 formation.
      Therefore the addition of Rice – one of the best defensive midfielders in the country – would be a major boost.
      The 39-cap England star has made 218 West Ham appearances after graduating from the academy.
      But he has struggled to find his best form for the Hammers this season with David Moyes’ side only out of the relegation zone by one goal.

      Rice hit back at criticism that he had one eye on a transfer away by stating he would never “give up”.
      The midfielder said: “Keep reading little comments like these that are, 1. Funny & 2. Complete nonsense.
      “I would never ever give up, for the fans or for the club.
      “Of course things on a football pitch get tough! But especially as captain and wearing this shirt, I know exactly what it means to play for West Ham.”
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      Moyes also defended his skipper and added last week: “People can have their opinions, but Declan played fantastically well in midweek and he has done for nearly all the time I’ve been here.
      “He’s tried to drive us on and he did everything he could in midweek. I don’t see it.” More

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      Roberto Firmino ‘offered Saudi Arabia transfer after Cristiano Ronaldo but Liverpool star leaning towards new contract’

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      ROBERTO FIRMINO could follow in Cristiano Ronaldo’s footsteps with a move to Saudi Arabia.But the Brazilian would reportedly prefer to pen a new contract with Liverpool instead.
      Roberto Firmino is wanted by Saudi Arabian sides but would prefer a new Liverpool dealCredit: Getty
      Firmino could join Cristiano Ronaldo in the desert – but not at Al-NassrCredit: AFP
      Ronaldo, 37, stunned footy fans by accepting a £173million-a-year deal to join Middle Eastern giants Al-Nassr following his Manchester United exit.
      The Portugal legend is unlikely to ever be seen again in Europe’s top flight.
      But Ronaldo is not the first big name to move to Saudi Arabia, with aces including Champions League winner Luiz Gustavo and ex-Man Utd striker Odion Ighalo plying their trade there.
      And now Liverpool ace Firmino is being lined up for a dance in the desert despite links with Atletico Madrid and several Serie A sides.
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      Sky Germany claim the 31-year-old has received approaches from several Saudi sides after entering the final six months of his Reds deal.
      Firmino can strike a pre-contract agreement right now, with foreign clubs able to secure a free transfer abroad this summer.
      But Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are understood to not be in the running.
      And those who are may be left disappointed, as Firmino’s priority is to continue at Anfield.
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      It’s believed talks with Liverpool over a renewal are well underway, and both parties are taking a relaxed approach in negotiations.
      Firmino can certainly go down in the history books on Merseyside following his £29million move from Hoffenheim in 2015.
      The 55-time Brazil international has scored 107 goals in 348 games for Liverpool, winning a Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League in the process. More

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      Crystal Palace star Michael Olise ’emerges as shock PSG transfer target as they consider linking him up with Messi’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are interested in a shock move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, according to reports.The 21-year-old has impressed with the Eagles this season and the French side are keen on the young winger as they plan for the future.
      Michael Olise is being tracked by PSGCredit: Reuters
      Michael Olise could get the chance to be in the team with the likes of Lionel MessiCredit: Reuters
      A potential transfer could see Olise play alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
      PSG are supposedly monitoring his performances, claim the Daily Mail.
      If PSG do make the reported shock move, they would be able to offer Olise the chance to play Champions League football.
      It is unclear how much the Ligue 1 champions would be willing to spend on him but the player has a reported £50million release clause and a contract that runs until 2026.
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      Olise moved to Crystal Palace in the summer of 2021, signing for a reported fee of £8.37million from Reading, where he won the EFL Young Player of the Season award.
      Last campaign he caught the eye with appearances coming mainly off the substitutes bench to net four goals and get assist eight in all competitions.
      However, in this season, he has started to make Patrick Vieira’s starting line-up more regularly, featuring from the beginning in 13 of 19 matches.
      He has scored once and assisted a further four with his displays leading to him being called-up to the France Under-21 side.
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      It could be a busy window for Crystal Palace with Jack Butland nearing a switch to Manchester United.
      And former Selhurst Park ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka could move back the other way, returning to his old club.
      Meanwhile, the future of Wilfried Zaha is in doubt as clubs like Barcelona are reportedly keen. More