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      Arsenal send Charlie Patino, 18, to Blackpool on season-long loan transfer to give midfielder first-team experience

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      ARSENAL starlet Charlie Patino has completed his season-long loan switch to Championship side Blackpool.The 18-year-old, who has been likened to Phil Foden, has signed for the Seasiders in his quest to play regular first-team football.
      Blackpool have announced the signing of midfielder Charlie Patino from Arsenal on loanCredit: Twitter: @CharliePatino10
      Patino has joined the Seasiders in his bid to play regular first-team footballCredit: Twitter: @CharliePatino10
      But the deal does not include a buy-option – with the Gunners believing the midfielder has a huge future in North London.
      Patino featured twice under Mikel Arteta last term with the teenager scoring on his debut against Sunderland in the Carabao Cup just before Christmas.
      He then started in the 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest in the third round of the FA Cup, but he struggled against Steve Cooper’s side.
      And he has now decided to link up with Blackpool, where he could feature against Stoke on Saturday.
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      Speaking to Blackpool’s website: “This is a great opportunity for me, and I think I’m ready to take this on. It’s the next step of my career and I’m really excited to get going.
      “I spoke to Danny Ballard and Dujon Sterling before coming to the Club and they were full of praise and said it’s an amazing place to be where everybody is welcome.
      “They also mentioned the fans, the Tangerine Army, who are always on their feet at home and away games.
      “I’m just buzzing to play in front of them and show them what I’m about.”   
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      Boss Michael Appleton added: “Charlie is a very talented boy and I’m delighted that Arsenal have trusted us to look after him and further his development.
      “The club has a good relationship with Arsenal from previous loan deals, as I have personally from taking players to my former clubs, with Brooke Norton-Cuffy being the most recent last season.
      “Charlie is one of the best midfielders in his age group and I can’t wait to start working with him.”
      Patino has followed academy team-mate Folarin Balogin out the Arsenal door, with the exciting striker linking up with French side Reims on loan.
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      Meanwhile. playmaker Marcelo Flores has opted to join Spanish club Real Oviedo on a temporary deal.
      And goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo has already made the move to League One outfit Crewe on loan, where he played in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Rochdale.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo will finally make Man Utd ‘Great Escape’… and I don’t blame him for wanting out, says Piers Morgan

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has been tipped to finally escape Manchester United, by pal Piers Morgan.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, 37, has been vocal in his desire to quit Old Trafford after the club’s 2021-22 horror show.
      Piers Morgan has sided with Cristiano Ronaldo as he looks to force a move away from Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo is still fitter than most players, says Piers Morgan
      Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has contacted Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid over a summer move – with ALL three rejecting the veteran striker.
      It speaks volumes of the former Real Madrid forward’s desire to escape the continually sinking ship that is Manchester United.
      While fans have criticised Ronaldo for so openly trying to quit, Piers has revealed he doesn’t blame him – launching into a withering attack on United’s flops just days before the new season.
      Piers told SunSport: “Ronaldo will extricate himself from his living nightmare at a rotting excuse for a giant global club that now bears no resemblance to the iconic place where he first cut his GOAT teeth.
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      “He may be 37 but he’s still fitter than most players and scored 18 Premier League goals last season, second behind joint Golden Boot winners Mo Salah and Son Heung-min.
      “Yet pathetic media snipers have blamed HIM for United’s woes which is utter nonsense.
      “Without him, they’d have been fighting relegation.
      “Ronaldo’s looked at the dreadfully unambitious way United’s run these days — and the woefully entitled attitude of many of the younger players — and wants to run away from this trainwreck faster than United’s fastest fan, Usain Bolt.
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      “I don’t blame him.”
      And Piers wasn’t holding back as he tore into United’s flops ahead of the new season.
      When asked who he believed would be the biggest failures of the season, Piers bluntly continued: “Manchester United.
      “The biggest bunch of overpaid, under-performing wastrels in Premier League history will have another terrible season.
      “So much expensive talent but so little dedication, commitment or pride in wearing those world-famous shirts.
      “New manager Erik ten Hag talks a good game.
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      “But his transfer business so far has been seriously underwhelming and he will quickly discover his showboating Twitter-obsessed prima donnas just don’t have the right mentality to compete.
      “I doubt they will even make the top six.”
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      Chelsea reach ‘£52.5m deal’ with Brighton over Cucurella with left-back set for Thursday medical ahead of six-year deal

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      CHELSEA have reportedly reached an agreement with Brighton to sign versatile star Marc Cucurella for £52.5million.The Blues have acted fast to snare the Seagulls star to Stamford Bridge after Manchester City deemed the Spaniard as too expensive.
      Brighton left-back Marc Cururella is claimed to be set to join Chelsea on a £52.5million dealCredit: AFP
      This led the West London outfit to press ahead with a move for the 24-year-old, who can play as a left-back, left wing-back and left centre-back.
      And according to multiple reports, the ex-Getafe ace is now set to undergo a medical before penning a six-year deal.
      Chelsea’s agreement with Brighton will also see talented defender Levi Colwill swap the capital for the South Coast.
      He tweeted: “Marc Cucurella will be in London on Thursday morning together with his agents.
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      “Chelsea have already booked medical tests then contract until June 2028 will be signed.
      “Fee will be £52.5m for Cucurella and then Brighton will buy Levi Colwill in a separated deal.”
      The Italian reporter then declared that the Blues have inserted a buy-back option in the ex-Huddersfield loanee’s deal to the Amex Stadium.
      However, Brighton then released a statement where they insisted that NO agreement had been reached contrary to reports.
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      A tweet read: “Contrary to inaccurate reports from numerous media outlets this evening, no agreement has been reached with any club to sell Marc Cucurella.”
      Cucurella had handed in a transfer request to force through a move to the Citizens, but they were unwilling to pay more than £30m.
      Pep Guardiola is now looking to bring Anderlecht ace Sergio Gomez to the Etihad as an alternative to Cucurella.
      The 21-year-old joined the Belgian side from Borussia Dortmund a year ago and made 39 appearances last season, scoring six goals.
      Cucurella’s possible arrival at Chelsea will now likely see Marcos Alonso leave the club, with Barcelona known to be keen on the full-back.
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      Defender Malang Sarr is also expected to depart before the end of the window with Monaco and Fulham keen to sign him on loan.
      A centre-back remains a priority for boss Thomas Tuchel with Leicester’s Wesley Fofana eyed up, but the Foxes are holding out for around £85m.
      Meanwhile, a striker is also on the radar following Romelu Lukaku’s return to Inter Milan with Red Bull Salzburg ace Benjamin Sesko a reported option. More

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      ‘Youri Telemans would be ideal’ – Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn says Leicester midfielder would be perfect transfer

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      NIGEL WINTERBURN has urged Arsenal to sign Leicester star Youri Tielemans as the club legend stated a new midfielder should be a priority.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has already declared he is pushing for more transfers as he continues his squad overhaul.
      Arsenal icon Nigel Winterburn wants the club to bring in Youri Tielemans from LeicesterCredit: Splash
      Tielemans, 25, has been linked with a move away from the Foxes having entered the final year of his contractCredit: Rex
      Five players have been brought to the Emirates with Gabriel Jesus, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos and Matt Turner all snapped up this summer.
      And there have been strong rumours that Tielemans could be next, with the 25-year-old Belgian having just a year left on his deal at the King Power Stadium.
      Leicester are reportedly expecting Arsenal to make a move for the star, but the North London outfit are yet to turn their interest into a formal approach.
      It was claimed in June how Arsenal had already agreed personal terms with the player.
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      And Winterburn, who won three league titles with Arsenal between 1987 and 2000, thinks Tielemans would be a perfect fit due to his Premier League experience.
      Speaking exclusively to SunSport on behalf of FreeSuperTips, the 58-year-old was asked who would his preferred signing be.
      To which the two-time FA Cup winner said: “It’s a tough one, but I do think we still need a midfield player so somebody like a Tielemans would be ideal.
      “He’s had Premier League experience so he would fit into the sort of players Arsenal are looking at.
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      “I just think with that transfer that it’s been mentioned for so long now that I’m not sure that it’s going to happen.
      “But they need that sort of player in the midfield, you look at Arsenal’s activity over the past two seasons, there’s a lot of young talent coming in.
      “There are also players coming in with Premier League experience as well, so I would think that’s the strategy Arsenal are going with.
      “You’re never quite sure what’s fully going on at your club as a fan, but you’d think somebody along those lines would come in with Premier League experience.
      “They’ll need to have the energy to play in this Arsenal side because I think Arsenal will look to play a pressing game this season, particularly at the start of games.
      “Somebody like Tielemans will be good but trying to predict what Arteta and Edu are going to do can be difficult.
      “It could be someone younger who we’ve not heard about and developing for the future which is what did last season and this season.
      “But if they make another signing, I’m hoping it’s the right one and that they can come straight into this team.”
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has declared he hopes to bring in more players before the window slams shutCredit: Reuters
      Winterburn was also full of praise for Arsenal’s new-look attack, as well as French centre-back William Saliba after an impressive pre-season following his loan at Marseille.
      He remarked: “If you look at Saliba, he’s done very well defensively and it will be a step up for him in the Premier League, but he hasn’t done anything wrong.
      “He looks comfortable, he looks good on the ball, and he has pace.
      “Positioning wise it looks good, so let’s take it forward into the Premier League and see what happens there.
      “With Jesus and Zinchenko I fit they’ll just slot right in, but what’s impressed me most is the link up play between Jesus, [Martin] Odegaard, [Bukayo] Saka and [Gabriel] Martinelli.
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      “That’s alongside the work rate and the pressing from the front, it’s high energy and if they can keep those players fit and in good form then it looks exciting.
      “Arsenal certainly look like they have an exciting attacking line up for the season.” More

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      Joe Rodon joins Wales team-mate Aaron Ramsey in French league and adamant Rennes transfer will benefit career

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      JOE RODON is convinced his career is heading for greater heights after his move across the Channel.The Tottenham and Wales defender, 24, has joined Ligue 1 side Rennes on a season-long loan with a view to a £20million deal next summer.
      Joe Rodon has joined French club Rennes from Tottenham on a season-long loanCredit: AFP
      Rennes have the option to turn Rodon’s temporary stay at the club into a permanent switchCredit: AFP
      Rodon will follow in the footsteps of fellow Brits David Beckham, Glenn Hoddle, Chris Waddle and Joey Barton to try and crack it in France.
      There are eight British players currently playing in the French top-flight and Rodon said: “It’s not that popular with British players.
      “But I feel that to come over and play in different leagues is only going to benefit and help you grow as a player in your career. 
      “I’ve seen the league a few times. I expect it to be physical and technical. It’s a very strong league. I want to learn and I can’t wait to get started.”
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      Rodon has been joined in France’s top tier by Wales team-mate Aaron Ramsey, who has joined Nice after his exit on a free from Juventus.
      The pair hope they will get games ahead of the World Cup in November but 28-cap Rodon, who played the same number of games – 10 – for Wales as he did for Spurs last season, knows he has to earn his place.
      Rodon, who was unveiled on Wednesday, added: “Playing time is not given to you.
      “You have to work very hard and that is something I am willing to get my head down and work hard. Every player wants to play. At first you have to work hard.”
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      British players in France

      England – Karamoko Dembele – Brest
      Scotland – Charles Boli – Lens
      England – Angel Gomes – Lille
      England – Stephy Mavididi – Montpellier
      Wales – Aaron Ramsey – Nice
      Wales – Joe Rodon – Rennes
      England – Rhys Healey – Toulouse
      England – Levi Lumeka – Troyes

      The centre-back played for Tottenham in a 2-2 Europa Conference League draw with new club Rennes last September but he struggled to name any of the French side’s players in the pre-match press conference.
      Rodon said: “Last year I didn’t know many (players) but now it is different.
      “I have had a couple of days with the team and it is a talented young group.
      “I’m getting to know them. They have been very welcoming to me. I’m sure I’ll become closer to them throughout the season.” More

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      James Maddison told sealing Newcastle transfer would be ‘step forward’ in his career from Leicester

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      JAMES MADDISON should get in the car and drive to Newcastle to take a “step forward” in his career, according to Danny Mills.The Leicester playmaker, 25, is the subject of a hot pursuit from the Magpies as Eddie Howe desperately tries to add attacking reinforcements before the transfer window closes.
      Leicester star James Maddison is Newcastle’s No1 transfer target right nowCredit: Getty
      And former England defender Mills encouraged Maddison to pack up and make the move to the north-east because of the project at St James’ Park.
      He told talkSPORT: “It’s a step forward. You’ve got to look at where the two clubs are going.
      “If you’re going to go off where they finished last year, OK, that’s the only argument that you have.
      “But Newcastle is a club on an upward trajectory.”
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      Mills continued: “Leicester, at the moment, are on a downward trajectory.
      “They’re about to lose Kasper Schmeichel, they’re losing players left right and centre, they still haven’t bought a player in. Youri Tielemans could go as well.
      “So, Leicester at the moment look like a club heading down. Their recruitment has been non-existent.
      “Newcastle, with everything they’re putting in place, building for the future – it’d be a great move from Maddison.
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      “It’s the sort of player Newcastle fans would love, bit of creativity in midfield.
      “If I was him I’d get myself on that A1 and start driving.”
      Newcastle were bought by a Saudi-led consortium for £300million last year, making them the richest club in world football.
      They finished last season strongly, although finished three places below Leicester, and have bolstered defensively with Nick Pope and Sven Botman joining Matt Targett as summer signings.
      However, Newcastle have not won the top flight since 1927 nor a domestic trophy since the FA Cup in 1955.
      Danny Mills reckons the Newcastle project is an appealing prospectCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      By contrast, Maddison won the FA Cup under Brendan Rodgers last year while the 5,000-1 Foxes famously won the Premier League in 2016 – but are yet to sign anyone this season as they are hamstrung financially.
      Newcastle submitted their initial £40m bid last Friday but it was immediately rejected by Leicester, who hope to tie their star midfielder down to a new contract.
      However, the Toon went back in with a second offer of just over £45m.
      That was still well below Leicester’s valuation of around £60m for the former Norwich star, who is tied down at the King Power until 2024.
      Rodgers said of the £40m offer: “It’s not for me to put valuations on the players, it’s not my side.
      “But that might just cover three-quarters of his left leg, that price. He’s a top player.
      “He’s still very much a player here.
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      “Naturally the players are sought after because they are talents.
      “You see his performance, you see how happy he is and he’s not a player we want to sell.” More

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      Chelsea star Malang Sarr wanted by Monaco on season-long loan transfer with Fulham also interested in defender

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      CHELSEA defender Malang Sarr is reportedly wanted by Monaco and Fulham.A possible season-long loan deal with an option to buy is being discussed with Sarr preferring a move back to his native France, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Chelsea defender Malang Sarr is being chased by Fulham and MonacoCredit: Getty
      Monaco are therefore the favourites to sign the 23-year-old.
      They finished 3rd in Ligue 1 last year and can offer him Champions League football.
      Fulham reportedly submitted a bid for Sarr with boss Marco Silva a big admirer of the Frenchman – but they could be snubbed by the former France Under-21 star.
      Sarr, who is predominately a centre-back but can also fill in at left-back, has played for Chelsea 21 times.
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      He signed for the Blues in 2020 from Nice and immediately joined Porto on loan.
      Most of his appearances for Chelsea have come in cup competitions as he was restricted to a back-up role last season.
      Keen to gain some first-team minutes, he is set to go out on loan again with his chances in West London blocked.
      Manager Thomas Tuchel has already signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli and remains keen on adding more central defenders to his squad with RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol linked.
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      Chelsea want to add more defensive reinforcements to their side and rumours suggest they are in for the likes of Marc Cucurella, Kyle Walker-Peters and Denzel Dumfries.
      As for Fulham, with them reportedly facing a tough task to sign Sarr they may have to their attention to alternatives.
      Speculation has claimed that they want to bring Eric Bailly of Manchester United or Liverpool’s Nat Phillips to Craven Cottage. More

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      Arsenal star Folarin Balogun completes season-long loan transfer to French side Reims with no buying option in deal

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN has joined Stade de Reims on a season-long loan from Arsenal.The deal will see him compete in Ligue 1 until June 2023.
      Balogun has signed for Reims on a season-long loanCredit: stade-de-reims.com
      The deal does not include an option to buyCredit: @stadereims
      Despite previous speculation linking the 21-year-old with a permanent move to France, there is no option to buy clause in the contract.
      The Gunners still believe that Balogun will have a huge future at the club.
      A statement read: “Everyone at Arsenal wishes Flo all the best this coming season with Stade de Reims.
      “The loan deal is subject to the completion of regulatory processes.”
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      Balogun is a graduate of Arsenal’s world renowned Hale End Academy.
      He made his first team debut in November 2020, five months before signing a long-term contract with the club.
      The striker spent the second half of last season on loan with Middlesbrough in the Championship, where he scored three goals and assisted three in 18 league appearances.
      He also helped Boro to the FA Cup quarter-finals, defeating the likes of Tottenham and Manchester United along the way.
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      Reims had prioritised signing a striker this summer following the departure of Hugo Ekitike, who recently joined PSG. More