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      Arsenal eye up Mudryk transfer alternative in Alex Baena with three Premier League rivals also keen on Villarreal winger

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      ARSENAL are reportedly battling three Premier League rivals for Alex Baena after identifying the Villarreal winger as a possible alternative to Mykhaylo Mudryk.The Gunners have been heavily linked with a swoop for Shakhtar Donestk star Mudryk after failing to secure his services in the summer.
      Villarreal winger Alex Baena is claimed to be attracting interest from ArsenalCredit: Getty
      It has been claimed that Arsenal deemed the 21-year-old as too expensive, with Fabrizio Romano stating Shakhtar have slapped a £44.6million asking price on him.
      But it has been rumoured that the North London outfit remain keen on the Ukraine international ahead of a possible transfer in January.
      However, Sport have declared that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on his Spanish compatriot Baena after his stunning start to the season.
      Back from his loan at Girona, Baena, 21, is Villarreal’s top scorer with six goals in ten games in all competitions, while he has also chipped in with two assists.
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      His stats are even more impressive considering he is yet to start in LaLiga this term, with his three top-flight goals all coming off the bench.
      Averaging a goal every 63 minutes, only Barcelona marksman Robert Lewandowski boasts better scoring statistics so far this term.
      Sport have claimed that his dazzling displays have attracted the attention of Arsenal, who know he will cost considerably less than Mudryk.
      The Yellow Submarine academy graduate is available for £31m due to his release clause in his contract.
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      But it’s not just Arsenal that are said to be in the hunt for Baena, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool also all admirers of the youngster.
      Villarreal are desperate to avoid losing the player, and are planning to open talks to extend his stay beyond 2025.
      Baena isn’t the only Villarreal winger that Arsenal have looked at, with Yeremy Pino a reported target during the recent transfer window.
      Boss Unai Emery even declared that the 19-year-old could be moved on, but he remained in Castellon where he has featured in all six LaLiga matches. More

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      Federico Valverde reveals ‘hands were shook’ on shock £2.6m Arsenal transfer before late Real Madrid swoop landed star

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      FEDERICO VALVERDE’S representatives had reportedly “shook hands” on a move to Arsenal before Real Madrid swooped for him.The Uruguay international, 24, is now one of the main men under Carlo Ancelotti at the Bernabeu.
      Federico Valverde allegedly had agreed to join Arsenal before his Real Madrid moveCredit: Rex
      He has won LaLiga twice and the Champions League since his arrival from Penarol in 2016.
      However, a fresh report has claimed that Arsene Wenger almost came close to bringing him to the Emirates.
      AS says that Valverde had “reached a verbal agreement” with Arsenal when he was still at Penarol. 
      Wenger’s right-hand man Francis Cagigao had scouted the South American, and knowing how the Gunners needed to strengthen their midfield, recommended the ace to Wenger.
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      In fact, Cagigao watched him several times and allegedly convinced the player, his family and his agent that a move to Arsenal was the best one for him.
      This report also adds that Valverde and his agent actually flew to London in December 2014 to spend six days at Sopwell House Hotel, which is near Arsenal’s Training Centre.
      He trained with the first-team but the North London club decided to wait to table an offer.
      And that proved to be a huge error as his mind was changed after he starred in the South American U17 Championship in Paraguay a couple of months later.
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      He scored seven goals at the tournament – with his exploits catching the eye of Real Madrid.
      Arsenal had tabled an offer of £2.7million for the ace – but it was too little too late.
      Madrid had already made their move and they soon convinced the then teen star to join them instead of heading to the Premier League.
      He has gone on to score 10 times in 157 games for the club in all competitions.  More

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      Jude Bellingham available for £83million CASH as Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Man Utd scrap for cut-price transfer

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM could leave Borussia Dortmund for just £83million next summer – if the entire fee is paid up front.And Manchester City are convinced they will win what is sure to be a battle of the big guns to bring him to England.
      Jude Bellingham could be available for just £83m next summer – if it’s paid in cashCredit: Getty
      Liverpool have a long-established interest in the Three Lions midfielder, and believed they were favourites.
      Chelsea are also big fans, while Manchester United would love him at Old Trafford, but know they need a top four finish to have any hope.
      There are suggestions Dortmund want over £130m for the teenager, yet sources claim the true price could be nearly £50m less — as long as it is paid in one go.
      City are certainly best-placed to do that, as well as offering the best chance of silverware – and the opportunity to link up with his old Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland.
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      Bellingham, 19, is big pals with Haaland, and the Norwegian has told him how much he is enjoying life at his new club.
      When City signed Kalvin Phillips in the summer, there was a feeling his arrival meant they wouldn’t be in the running for the England youngster.
      But they have remained in the hunt for another top-level midfielder – and Pep Guardiola rates him so highly he believes Bellingham could eventually fill Kevin De Bruyne’s boots.
      De Bruyne is in his thirties, Ilkay Gundogan in the final ten months of his City contract, and Bernardo Silva’s long-term future is far from assured.
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      Bellingham still has three years on his contract which, unlike Haaland’s, does not contain a release clause.
      But he is one of the hottest properties in Europe – on Friday he was the shining light in England’s dismal display in losing to Italy – and the top dogs are circling.
      City have a decent relationship with Dortmund, having recently signed centre-back Manuel Akanji from the club, as well as Haaland and Gundogan.
      The Germans asked about signing Etihad youngster Liam Delap on loan in the last window, before he joined Stoke for the season, and he could be another bargaining chip. More

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      Chelsea coach Anthony Barry ready to snub Huddersfield job to join Roberto Martinez and Thierry Henry with Belgium

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      CHELSEA coach Anthony Barry will be unavailable for an immediate move into a new job — as he is going to the World Cup with Belgium.Highly-rated backroom boy Barry, 36, was fancied by Huddersfield and has been linked with other clubs as a No 1.
      Chelsea coach Anthony Barry will not be taking charge of Championship outfit HuddersfieldCredit: Rex
      Barry has opted to continue his coaching role with Belgium ahead of the World Cup in NovemberCredit: AFP or licensors
      But he is due to assist Roberto Martinez and the Belgians in Qatar.
      Championship Terriers could not afford to lose him to international duty or wait until after the finals.
      Despite looking at former Manchester United skipper Michael Carrick, they are set to welcome back David Wagner for a second spell.
      Former Huddersfield gaffer Danny Schofield lasted just 69 days in charge after being promoted from the ranks.
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      Wagner was in charge of the Yorkshire outfit between November 2015 – January 2019.
      During his first spell in charge at the John Smith’s Stadium, he took Huddersfield to the Premier League after beating Reading on penalties in the 2017 Play-Off final.
      And he managed to guide Huddersfield to safety in the club’s opening season in the top-flight after finishing 16th.
      But after a horror start to the 2018-19 campaign, Wagner and Huddersfield agreed to terminate his contract by mutual consent.
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      Huddersfield were rooted to the bottom of the table at the time of his leaving, with the club subsequently relegated after winning just three out of their 38 matches.
      Following his departure, he was named as Schalke’s boss in July 2019, with the German club finishing 12th in the Bundesliga.
      But after a run of 18 league games without a victory stretching back to the end of the 2019-20 term, he was sacked in September 2020.
      A move to Swiss side Young Boys followed in July 2021, but he was axed in March as they trailed eventual champions FC Zurich by 15 points.
      And Wagner knows he faces a huge job to keep Huddersfield in the Championship with the Terriers sitting in 23rd spot having won just two out of their opening ten matches. More

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      Gary O’Neil set to stay as Bournemouth boss under new owner William Foley despite Sean Dyche links

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      GARY O’NEIL is set for extra time as Bournemouth boss under new owner William Foley.The American businessman is about to conclude a takeover deal and deciding on a full-time gaffer will be his first priority.
      Bournemouth caretaker manager Gary O’Neil is yet to lose any of his opening three games in chargeCredit: Reuters
      O’Neil, 39, has been in caretaker charge since Scott Parker was sacked last month.
      And sources close to Foley, 77, say he is happy with O’Neil’s work and has heard good things about him.
      The ex-Cherries coach has been nominated for the Prem’s Manager of the Month award.
      Ex-Burnley chief Sean Dyche is among those linked with the post but Foley looks set to stick with O’Neil for now.
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      The new owner is likely to review the squad and manager situation in January.
      Parker was relieved of his duties after Bournemouth lost three out of their opening four Premier League matches.
      But they are unbeaten under O’Neil, with the 39-year-old picking up five points (one win, two draws) from a possible nine.
      They are now up to 12th in the table having picked up points Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle.
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      Former Burnley gaffer Dyche declared last week how he would be open to taking charge of Bournemouth as he looks to return to the dugout.
      Commenting on the Cherries, he said: “There’s nothing that I wouldn’t look at.
      “Because in my career, I didn’t play in the Premier League but played loads of cup games against Premier League clubs and I played in all the other divisions.
      “I managed in the Championship, the Premier League as well. I’d never disrespect any club. I’ve been around the game since I was 16.”
      As for Parker, he has been linked with a shock switch to French outfit Nice with Lucien Favre under huge pressure following their poor start to the campaign. More

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      Arsenal send scouts to watch £44m-rated ‘next Luka Modric’ Lovro Majer in Croatia’s win over Denmark

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      ARSENAL are reportedly keeping tabs on Rennes midfielder Lovro Majer after scouting him in action for Croatia.The 24-year-old has been earning rave reviews in France since joining the Ligue 1 outfit from Dinamo Zagreb last year.
      Rennes star Lovro Majer has been likened to Croatian compatriot Luka ModricCredit: Reuters
      Arsenal are reportedly keen on Majer, having sent scouts to watch him against Denmark on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      He chipped in with six goals and nine assists in his first season with Bruno Genesio’s side.
      And he has maintained his impressive form this campaign, earning a regular spot in the Croatia squad.
      His dazzling displays have seen him compared to compatriot Luka Modric due to his playmaking abilities and box-to-box prowess.
      Both Majer and Modric have won three Croatian top-flight titles with Zagreb, but the former still has some way before he can reach the Real Madrid legend’s heights.
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      Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his midfield in the January transfer window and the Mirror have stated Majer is on the club’s radar.
      It has been claimed that scouts watched him in Croatia’s 2-1 victory against Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday.
      And they will have been impressed with what they saw as Majer netted the winner after coming off the bench.
      It’s said to be the second time this term that table-toppers Arsenal scouts have watched him live.
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      But nine-cap Majer won’t come cheap, with Rennes believed to have slapped a £44million asking price on him.
      As well as Arsenal, Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are also understood to be interested.
      As well as Majer, Arsenal are also eyeing up a possible swoop for Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Jesper Lindstrom having reportedly contacted his representatives.
      Meanwhile it remains to be seen whether they will go back in for Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz, who has entered the final year of his contract at Villa Park.
      Arsenal had three bids rejected for the Brazilian on deadline day as they desperately looked to bring in back-up for Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.
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      And Leicester contract rebel Youri Tielemans could be available in a cut-price transfer with the Belgian ace to become a free agent next summer.
      Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli is also claimed to be attracting interest from the Gunners after they failed to sign the Italian from Sassuolo last year. More

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      Chelsea ‘preparing stunning £30m transfer bid for Fulham wonderkid Luke Harris’ after teen scored hat-trick against them

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      CHELSEA are plotting a winter raid of west London rivals Fulham for wonderkid Luke Harris, it’s been claimed.The Wales Under-19 international turned the heads of several clubs last season with a string of stellar displays for the Cottagers’ Under-23s.
      Luke Harris put Chelsea to the sword in their U23s west London derby with Fulham last monthCredit: GETTY
      And the Blues are reportedly interested in snapping up the 17-year-old midfielderCredit: GETTY
      Harris has carried his good form into the new season, scoring a hat-trick against Chelsea last month.
      And, according to The Mirror, that fine performance has prompted the Blues to weigh up a winter swoop for his services.
      They claim Chelsea are willing to fork out a whopping £30million to sign the 17-year-old, who has one solitary first-team appearance to his name.
      The Blues’ pursuit of Harris is in keeping with co-owner Todd Boehly’s insistence on buying young talent for the future.
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      Chelsea signed SIX teenagers before the transfer window closed earlier this month – splashing out upwards of £48m to sign Eddie Beach, Carney Chukwuemeka, Gabriel Slonina, Omari Hutchinson, Zak Sturge and Cesare Casadei.
      Fulham will likely demand a hefty fee for Harris as he inked his first professional deal with the club earlier this month.
      Harris said: “I’m really pleased to extend my time here at Fulham having been here from a young age.
      “I couldn’t have done it without my parents who sacrificed a lot for me.
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      “Driving me away on the weekends as a young kid, so they deserve a lot of credit.
      “I’m enjoying my football and I’m very excited for what lies ahead. The club means a lot to me and my family.
      “I’m grateful to Fulham as they’ve given me opportunities and helped me progress from the Academy right through to the First Team.”
      Harris and his Fulham Under-21 team-mates will be back in action on Friday, welcoming Everton to Motspur Park.
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      Chelsea transfer boost as ‘RB Leipzig target Josip Sutalo as replacement for in-demand Blues target Josko Gvardiol’

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      RB LEIPZIG are reportedly plotting a move for Dinamo Zagreb’s Josip Sutalo as a replacement for Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol.Gvardiol, 20, was reportedly the subject of a £77million bid from the Blues late in the transfer window.
      Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Josko GvardiolCredit: Getty
      RB Leipzig are chasing Josip Sutalo as a replacement for his fellow CroatianCredit: Getty
      Then-boss Thomas Tuchel wanted to secure Gvardiol’s signature ahead of Man City before loaning him back to Leipzig for the season.
      But a huge offer for the centre-back was rejected as the deadline approached.
      Chelsea’s hopes of securing the star were then dealt a major blow when Leipzig announced that he had signed a new long-term contract until 2027.
      But new boss Graham Potter is thought to be an admirer, and owner Todd Boehly is ready to go back for Gvardiol after the Croatia international opened the door for a move to Stamford Bridge as early as January.
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      Now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has added to the speculation by claiming that Leipzig are ready a swoop for Sutalo to fill the potential void left by Gvardiol.
      He tweeted: “RB Leipzig are interested in Dinamo Zagreb’s centre back Josip Sutalo. There are more than three clubs in the race, including English and Spanish clubs – as he’s considered a top talent.
      “Talks will continue in the next months for Sutalo’s next step.”
      Fellow Croatian international Sutalo is two years older than his compatriot.
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      He came through the ranks at Zagreb and already has experience of playing in the Europa League.
      The centre-back made his Croatian debut in June’s 1-0 victory over Denmark in the Nations League and has collected two more caps since.
      Meanwhile, when quizzed about Chelsea’s interest and his future earlier this month, Gvardiol said: “I am happy at Leipzig, I still have a lot to learn and need to work on myself.
      “I have people who deal with it, I didn’t think about a transfer.
      “We’ll see what happens in the winter.” More