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      Man Utd hope to have Frenkie de Jong transfer done by Thursday, Ten Hag’s first training, Fulham in for Pereira – latest

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      ERIK TEN HAG has arrived at his first day of training for Manchester United with no new signings yet made by the club.But the Frenkie de Jong transfer appears to be drawing closer, with Barcelona ready to settle for a fee of around £69million.
      United have rejected an approach for Harry Maguire as part of the deal, with the club keen to hold on to the England defender.
      Andreas Pereira could be heading to Fulham in a deal worth around £8.6m.
      Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold by United this summer.
      Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
      And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.

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      Ronaldo won’t be sold
      Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold, as per SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
      But new United boss Erik Ten Hag must now convince Ronaldo that he can compile a team to match his ambitions.
      The forward is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action this summer.
      And both Chelsea as well as Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility the five-time Ballon d’Or winner would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the summer window slams shut.
      The Portugal captain’s former club Sporting Lisbon have also shown interest.
      But the Manchester giants are adamant their club legend is going nowhere – and they are looking forward to him playing for them in the upcoming season
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      Don’t look back
      Donny van de Beek has returned to training with Manchester United following his short-term loan with Everton.
      Since joining the Red Devils in August 2020 the midfielder, 25, has been limited to 50 appearances across all competitions.
      He was introduced to the squad by former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, but quickly fell out-of-favour and struggled to break into the starting line-up.
      As a result he was loaned out to Everton in January until the end of the 2021-22 season.
      However, new boss Erik ten Hag has reassured Van de Beek that he WILL have a place in the squad next season.
      The Dutch duo enjoyed a successful spell together at Ajax before the midfielder left for Old Trafford two years ago.

      ICYMI
      Fulham have launched an £11million bid for Manchester United ace Andreas Pereira.
      According to the Mail, Pereira is not in United manager Erik ten Hag’s plans for next season.
      And United are ready to sell the attacking midfielder for a cut-price fee this summer.
      The 26-year-old has been on loan at Flamengo for the last year but the Brazilian giants are hesitant about making the deal permanent after just seven goals in 52 games.
      And that has opened the door for Fulham to pounce for the Brazil international
      Erik ten Hag-gle
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag starts work on Monday facing an Old Trafford cash squeeze that threatens to hamper his re-building plans, as per SunSport’s Ken Lawrence.
      While United CEO Richard Arnold told fans in a recent pub meeting that money was “not a consideration” in this summer’s transfer market, he will still not provide Ten Hag with an open cheque book.
      With the Red Devils looking for investors to fund either a new stadium or a major overhaul of Old Trafford, the Dutch head coach will have to pay the price.
      The budget before any sales – with Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly expected to be dumped – could be as little as £100million
      Need Mar
      Arsenal are set to submit another bid for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.
      The Gunners have been heavily linked with a swoop for the defender, 24, over the past few weeks.
      They have already had a £25million bid rejected by the Eredivisie champions, but they are now set to submit an improved offer of £34.5m.
      However, according to Dutch Outlet De Telegraaf, it is unlikely to be accepted as Ajax want at least £43m for his services.
      Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United for Martinez’s signature.
      The Red Devils are looking to bolster their defence following a disastrous season.

      Fulham Pal in
      Fulham are hopeful of confirming the signing of former Manchester United target Joao Palhinha in the next few days, as per SunSport’s Jordan Davies.
      After hijacking Wolves’ approach for Palhinha, the Cottagers want to get a deal over the line as quickly as possible.
      And SunSport understands that the midfielder will return from his holiday and head straight to west London with a view to completing the switch on a five-year deal.
      Wolves have been wanting to sign the Portugal international as they are likely to lose Ruben Neves, who has been linked with United
      Back of the net
      Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho once revealed tennis superstar Rafael Nadal could have been an elite footballer.
      Mourinho worked with Rafa’s uncle Miguel Angel Nadal during their days together at Barcelona in the 1990s.
      The Roma boss said: “He is incredible. I am happy he didn’t, but he could also have been a fantastic football player.
      “His uncle was my player in Barcelona in 1996. I know that Rafa can play football and well.
      “So he could have played with his physicality, mentality, and his skill, too. He could be”
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      Things getting Frenk
      Manchester United are hoping to seal a deal for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong by the end of this week.
      According to Sport, Barca are looking to offload De Jong as quickly as possible so they can remove his salary from the club’s accounts.
      This is despite the Blaugrana’s initial reluctance to sell the midfielder in the summer.
      The Netherlands international’s big money move to Old Trafford will see him reunite with former Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag, three years after leaving the Eredivisie
      Man Utd’s lost talent
      Ex-Manchester United wonderkid Callum Gribbin was described as the best youth star to come through the academy since Ryan Giggs and was expected to become a superstar at Old Trafford.
      Back in 2011, Gribbin wowed Sir Alex Ferguson, Dennis Bergkamp and Sir Bobby Charlton at Edwin van der Sar’s testimonial, while bamboozling future star Matthijs de Ligt.
      However, a reportedly poor attitude towards training saw the attacking midfielder released in 2019.
      Today, the now 23-year-old is playing in the seventh tier for non-league outfit Radcliffe today
      She’s a keeper
      Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson married his stunning fiancee in a romantic Rome wedding with singer Lewis Capaldi performing for the guests.
      Henderson is set for a busy summer with a move to Nottingham Forest expected to go through this week.
      But before returning to England to sort out his future at club level, the keeper jetted off to Italy to marry his fiancee.
      The England international looked smart in his tux with shades, while his partner wore a floral white dress
      Erik’s early start
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag officially started his job as as his new players reported for pre-season training today.
      Ten Hag was pictured in the back seat of a car around 8am as he ensured he got off to an early start.
      And the Dutchman was closely followed by his coach Steve McClaren, who was back in familiar surroundings 21 years after leaving his role as Sir Alex Ferguson’s No2.
      A number of United’s internationals were not in attendance for Monday’s session under the new boss
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      More on Maguire honeymoon
      Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been given the coming week off to relax with wife Fern and toast their marriage.
      The lovebirds are now set to jet off to the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
      A source told the Mirror: “He does not have to return until next week even though [Erik] Ten Hag wanted them in early.
      “Harry always keeps in shape and was out jogging with Jordan Pickford in France”
      Don’t Harry back
      Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been given special permission to jet off on his honeymoon by new manager Erik ten Hag.
      Maguire got hitched to childhood sweetheart Fern Hawkins in a stunning £250,000 ceremony at a French chapel yesterday.
      The lovebirds are now set to jet off to the Amalfi Coast in Italy on Monday.
      That’s after Ten Hag gave the England international his blessing for a special break

      Dan’s the man
      West Ham have made contact with Villarreal over signing Manchester United transfer target Arnaut Danjuma.
      United are rumoured to be keen on Danjuma as are Liverpool and Newcastle.
      The striker is believed to have a release clause of £45million, having left Bournemouth for £20m.
      West Ham are hoping to seal a deal for less than the Netherlands international’s release clause
      Neym the price
      Manchester United are among the only transfer options for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar this summer.
      That’s as the star forward reportedly considers his future after being left seething with PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi hinting his performances were below par last season.
      According to RMC Sport, the Brazil international is thinking of leaving the Parisians in the summer, five years after his world-record £198million move from Barcelona.
      Reports this month suggested PSG are prepared to sell the 30-year-old for the right price as they plot a summer rebuild.
      Premier League trio United, Chelsea and Newcastle are the only teams with enough cash to sign Neymar
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      Jover the moon
      Tottenham have opened talks to sign RB Leipzig ace and Manchester United target Josko Gvardiol.
      According to Nabil Djellit, Gvardiol’s strong season has caught Spurs’ eye, who have opened talks over a potential transfer and are rivalling Chelsea as well as United.
      The North Londoners are desperate to sign a new centre-back, having been linked with Inter Milan pair Alessandro Bastoni and Milan Skriniar.
      The Croatia international ranked in the top five in the Bundesliga for interceptions and posed highly in blocks and tackles as well
      Shirt sales are in
      Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has been pipped by rival Lionel Messi for the most number of club shirts sold in the world.
      Both players swapped teams last year, with Ronaldo returning to United from Juventus 12 years after departing for Real Madrid.
      Meanwhile Messi linked up with Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer to end his love affair at Barcelona.
      In September, the Portugal captain was well ahead of the 35-year-old in shirt sales having amassed £187.1million – nearly double the Argentina international’s £103.8m.
      But the six-time Ballon d’Or winner has since overtaken the 37-year-old, with PSG shifting over a million ‘Messi 30’ jerseys.
      According to Marca, in the first three hours of hitting the shelves, Messi shirts raked in over £800,000.
      It is the first time in the history of the club that they have managed to offload that many jerseys, with 60 per cent of their sales attributed to the forward
      Chelsea meet Ronaldo agent
      Chelsea have met with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, sensational reports suggest.
      Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly met with new Blues owner Todd Boehly last week and discussed a possible deal for his client.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is thought to be happy to stay at Old Trafford for the beginning of a new era under new manager Erik ten Hag.
      However, the Portugal international is also reportedly concerned about the lack of summer transfer business the Red Devils have managed so far – with not a single player arriving
      Not in a Harry
      Manchester United have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to land captain Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, writes SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
      Barca were interested in taking Maguire to the Nou Camp this summer.
      But United were not willing to part with their defender with new manager Erik Ten Hag keen to work with him.
      Instead, De Jong is set to move to Old Trafford in a straight cash deal with the Blaugrana holding out for £69million.
      Until recently the two clubs were a long way apart but talks have progressed over the weekend and there is hope a compromise can be ultimately reached
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      Morning, Man Utd fans
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold by Manchester United this summer, writes SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
      But new boss Erik Ten Hag must now convince the Portuguese superstar that he can compile a team to match his ambitions.
      Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
      And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.
      His former club Sporting Lisbon also sounded out Ronaldo’s camp over a return to Portugal.
      But United are adamant their club legend is going nowhere – and they are looking forward to him playing for them in the 2022/23 campaign.
      Meanwhile, Man United have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to land Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, SunSport’s Martin Blackburn exclusively reveals.
      The Spanish club were interested in taking the England centre-back to the Nou Camp this summer.
      But United were not willing to part with their £80 million defender – with new boss Erik Ten Hag keen to work with him.
      Instead, De Jong is set to move to Old Trafford in a straight cash deal with Barca holding out for £69million.
      Until recently the two clubs were a long way apart but talks have progressed over the weekend and there is hope a compromise can be reached.
      Fulham in Pereira bid
      The Cottagers have reportedly launched an £11million bid for Manchester United misfit Andreas Pereira.
      The Mail claims the Brazilian is not in Erik ten Hag’s plans for next season.
      And United are ready to sell Pereira for a cut-price fee this summer.
      The versatile midfielder, 26, has been on loan at Flamengo for the last year.
      But the Samba giants are hesitant about making Pereira’s deal permanent after just seven goals in 52 games.
      And that has opened the door for Fulham to pounce.
      Barca in shock Maguire bid
      Manchester United have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to land Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, SunSport’s Martin Blackburn exclusively reveals.
      The Spanish club were interested in taking the England centre-back to the Nou Camp this summer.
      But United were not willing to part with their £80 million defender – with new boss Erik Ten Hag keen to work with him.
      Instead, De Jong is set to move to Old Trafford in a straight cash deal with Barca holding out for £69million.
      Until recently the two clubs were a long way apart but talks have progressed over the weekend and there is hope a compromise can be reached.
      Ronaldo and Georgina date night
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez could not keep their hands off each other on a night out in Ibiza.
      The pair are currently soaking up the sun on a luxury holiday in the Mediterranean.
      And Manchester United star Ronaldo looked enraptured by his stunning partner as she wore a daring strapless dress during their date.
      Ronnie and Georgina danced, hugged and kissed at El Lio nightclub and cabaret.
      At one stage the pair were spotted with their arms tightly wrapped around each other as the music blared.
      And they were snapped leaving the swanky do with several friends.

      Cristiano Ronaldo transfer update
      Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold by Manchester United this summer, writes SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
      But new boss Erik Ten Hag must now convince the Portuguese superstar that he can compile a team to match his ambitions.
      Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
      And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.
      His former club Sporting Lisbon also sounded out Ronaldo’s camp over a return to Portugal.
      But United are adamant their club legend is going nowhere – and they are looking forward to him playing for them in the 2022/3 campaign.
      Christian Eriksen transfer update
      Manchester United target Christian Eriksen is set to make a decision over his future in the coming hours, according to reports.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the attacking midfielder is set to sit down with his agent and choose his next club.
      A meeting is set to take place in the next few hours or days.
      Reports suggest many offers are on the table for Eriksen with Brentford still hopeful and Man Utd interested, although Tottenham have moved on to other targets.
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      Man Utd REJECT Harry Maguire swap in shock Frenkie de Jong deal EXCLUSIVE, Cristiano Ronaldo transfer LATEST

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to take Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, SunSport can exclusively reveal.The La Liga giants were interested in taking the England centre-back to the Nou Camp this summer.
      Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold by United this summer.
      Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
      And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.
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      Fulham in Pereira bid
      The Cottagers have reportedly launched an £11million bid for Manchester United misfit Andreas Pereira.
      The Mail claims the Brazilian is not in Erik ten Hag’s plans for next season.
      And United are ready to sell Pereira for a cut-price fee this summer.
      The versatile midfielder, 26, has been on loan at Flamengo for the last year.
      But the Samba giants are hesitant about making Pereira’s deal permanent after just seven goals in 52 games.
      And that has opened the door for Fulham to pounce.
      Barca in shock Maguire bid
      Manchester United have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to land Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, SunSport’s Martin Blackburn exclusively reveals.
      The Spanish club were interested in taking the England centre-back to the Nou Camp this summer.
      But United were not willing to part with their £80 million defender – with new boss Erik Ten Hag keen to work with him.
      Instead, De Jong is set to move to Old Trafford in a straight cash deal with Barca holding out for £69million.
      Until recently the two clubs were a long way apart but talks have progressed over the weekend and there is hope a compromise can be reached.
      Ronaldo and Georgina date night
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez could not keep their hands off each other on a night out in Ibiza.
      The pair are currently soaking up the sun on a luxury holiday in the Mediterranean.
      And Manchester United star Ronaldo looked enraptured by his stunning partner as she wore a daring strapless dress during their date.
      Ronnie and Georgina danced, hugged and kissed at El Lio nightclub and cabaret.
      At one stage the pair were spotted with their arms tightly wrapped around each other as the music blared.
      And they were snapped leaving the swanky do with several friends.

      Cristiano Ronaldo transfer update
      Ronaldo has been told he will not be sold by Manchester United this summer, writes SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
      But new boss Erik Ten Hag must now convince the Portuguese superstar that he can compile a team to match his ambitions.
      Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
      And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.
      His former club Sporting Lisbon also sounded out Ronaldo’s camp over a return to Portugal.
      But United are adamant their club legend is going nowhere – and they are looking forward to him playing for them in the 2022/3 campaign.
      Christian Eriksen transfer update
      Manchester United target Christian Eriksen is set to make a decision over his future in the coming hours, according to reports.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the attacking midfielder is set to sit down with his agent and choose his next club.
      A meeting is set to take place in the next few hours or days.
      Reports suggest many offers are on the table for Eriksen with Brentford still hopeful and Man Utd interested, although Tottenham have moved on to other targets.
      Man Utd fans concerned
      Manchester United are among the first Premier League clubs to return to pre-season training on Monday.
      And maybe that is because they have more work to do than any of their rivals, writes SunSport’s Martin Blackburn.
      New boss Erik ten Hag is not letting the grass grow under his feet — literally — having ordered the turf to be trimmed at their Carrington HQ.
      But the same cannot be said of those behind the scenes, with a breakthrough in the summer transfer market yet to come five weeks after last season ended.
      The sight of 15 or so first-team players checking back in for the 2022-23 campaign after their holidays is unlikely to whet the appetite of disgruntled supporters.
      After all, it is a team who ended the last one in a distant sixth place — minus a few notable departures.
      Got your Gvard up
      Tottenham have opened talks to sign RB Leipzig defender and Man United target Josko Gvardiol, according to reports.
      The 20-year-old enjoyed a good debut season with the German club following his £17million transfer from Dinamo Zagreb last summer.
      According to Nabil Djellit, his strong season has caught the attention of Tottenham, who have opened talks over a potential transfer.
      The club are desperate to sign a new centre-back, having been linked with Inter Milan duo Alessandro Bastoni and Milan Skriniar.
      Hammers after United target
      West Ham have made contact with Villarreal over signing Arnaut Danjuma.
      The Dutch attacker, 25, has had a stellar season in both La Liga and Europe having moved from then-relegated Bournemouth last summer.
      And the Hammers, who have been linked with him before, appear keen to see if a deal can be done to bring Danjuma back to the Premier League.
      However, they face competition from some of Europe’s top clubs.
      Manchester United are rumoured to be keen on him as are Liverpool and Newcastle.
      Danjuma is believed to have a release clause of £45million, having left the Cherries for £20m.
      West Ham are reportedly hoping to seal a deal for less than the release clause figure.
      She’s Dean Henderson’s keeper
      Manchester United shot-stopper Dean Henderson married his stunning fiancee in a romantic Rome wedding with singer Lewis Capaldi performing for the guests.
      The 25-year-old is set for a busy summer with a move to Nottingham Forest expected to go through.
      But before returning to England to sort out his future at club level, Henderson jetted off to Rome to marry his fiancee.
      Henderson looked smart in his tux with shades, while his fiance wore a floral white dress.
      The couple were all smiles as they were surrounded by their loved ones.
      Henderson’s first dance with his wife was followed by a Capaldi performance.
      Red Devils in De Jong talks
      Manchester United remain in “direct contact” with Barcelona regarding a move for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
      The Red Devils are eager to reunite the midfielder with his former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
      According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs are discussing a guaranteed fee of around £55million, after an initial offer of £51.6m plus add-ons was turned down.
      Harry’s honeymoon with Fern
      Harry Maguire has been given special permission to jet off on his honeymoon by new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
      England star Maguire got hitched to childhood sweetheart Fern Hawkins in a stunning £250,000 ceremony at a French chapel yesterday.
      The Red Devils captain, 29, called it “a day I’ll never forget.”
      And new wife Fern added: “I married the love of my life.”
      The lovebirds will now jet off to the Amalfi Coast in Italy on Monday.
      That’s after United boss Ten Hag gave Maguire his blessing for a special break.
      Pre-season at Carrington is set to begin tomorrow, with Ten Hag already in town.
      And a large group of players including Marcus Rashford, David De Gea and Jadon Sancho are all expected to arrive.
      But Maguire has been given the coming week off to relax with Fern and toast their marriage.
      Not your Pal anymore
      Fulham are hopeful of confirming the signing of former Man United target Joao Palhinha in the next 72 hours, writes SunSport’s Jordan Davies.
      After hijacking Wolves’ approach for the 26-year-old Sporting Lisbon midfielder, the Cottagers want to get a deal over the line as quickly as possible.
      And SunSport understands that Palhinha will return from his holiday ton Monday and head straight to west London with a view to completing the switch on a five-year deal.
      This transfer saga began at the beginning of this month with Wolves confident they would nab Palhinha for around £20m after advanced talks.
      However, Palhinha’s involvement in the Nations League with Portugal – as well as Wolves’ failing attempts to sell Ruben Neves – saw the move stall.
      Fulham pounced, with boss Marco Silva speaking with Palhinha directly on the phone to convince him to snub Molineux for Craven Cottage.
      Tuchel on Cristiano Ronaldo
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has previously gushed over reported target Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Upon the Portuguese’s return to Manchester United last year, Tuchel said: “I don’t think it’s good if he plays for any of our rivals!
      “If he ends up in the Premier League, it’s good for the Premier League and shows how competitive and how difficult this league is.
      “At the same time it will make life harder for us. I’m hearing it now for the first time so let’s wait and see what happens.”
      More on Neymar
      Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle are the only transfer options for Neymar this summer.
      That’s as the Brazilian reportedly considers his future after being left fuming with Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
      RMC Sport claims Neymar is thinking of leaving the French capital this summer, five years after his world record £200million move from Barcelona.
      It’s reckoned he has just three viable destinations due to his £600,000-a-week wages.
      Premier League trio United, Chelsea and Newcastle are the only teams with the money for a transfer.
      Juventus have also been linked but the Brazilian is beyond their pay grade.
      Neymar would be open to an English switch after turning 30 in February.
      Ten Hag budget plans
      Erik ten Hag starts work on Monday facing an Old Trafford cash squeeze that threatens to hamper his re-building plans, exclusively writes SunSport’s Ken Lawrence.
      The Dutchman still hopes to team up again with Frenkie de Jong as early as this week.
      Manchester United believe they are now closing in on a £67million deal with Barcelona for the midfielder who spent 18 months working under Ten Hag’s former club Ajax.
      But while CEO Richard Arnold told fans in a recent pub meeting that money was “not a consideration” in this summer’s transfer market, he will still not provide Ten Hag with an open cheque book.
      Ronaldo is not for sale
      Manchester United have insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale.
      Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has been searching for a new club for the attacker.
      But Bayern Munich have ruled themselves out of the hunt for him,
      Ronaldo likes new boss Erik ten Hag, but wants to see the club do more in the transfer market.
      This is according to Fabrizio Romano who made the claims on his YouTube channel.
      Neymar could make Prem switch
      PSG star Neymar is being tipped to make a move to the Premier League next season.
      That’s because only Man United, Chelsea, and Newcastel can afford to buy the Brazilian, according to RMC.
      However, a move to the Prem could prove tricky as Neymar previously vowed to never join a club in the English top tier.
      Ten Hag’s training ground rules
      Erik ten Hag is ordering Manchester United ground staff to cut the grass to EXACTLY 15mm and making the players eat together.
      The Carrington training ground staff will be giving the pitch a trim to encourage slick passing.
      New boss Ten Hag, 52, doesn’t believe in hard fitness drills to kick off the campaign but will be doing ball work with the squad to work on technique.
      The Mirror report that Ten Hag is “all about training the brain”.
      The first two days of pre-season will involve tests on the players’ fitness before moving to double sessions with the football.
      And that means Old Trafford superstars “will run with the ball rather than just being asked to sprint up sand dunes”.
      Man United target Ajax quartet
      Man United are reportedly targeting FOUR of Erik ten Hag’s former Ajax stars after adding Nicolas Tagliafico to the shortlist.
      The Red Devils are looking to turn their transfer woes around by chasing the 29-year-old Argentine.
      Ten Hag won the Eredivisie title with the Amsterdam outfit last season.
      Antony, Lisandro Martinez and Jurrien Timber have all been targeted as part of his summer rebuild.
      And now the Daily Mail report that Man Utd “have interest” in left-back Tagliafico.
      Maguire’s wife shows off dress
      Harry Maguire new wife Fern Hawkins has shown off her stunning wedding dress on social media where she fawned over the Manchester United defender.
      The loved-up couple tied the knot at the Chateau de Varennes in the South of France on Saturday.
      Maguire, 29, instantly took to social media where he shared a picture of the pair’s first kiss as man and wife.
      He captioned the post: “25.06.22. A day I’ll never forget.”
      And now his partner Fern has posted a picture from their special day where she gave her 92,000 Instagram followers a first look at her dress.
      Walking hand in hand, she captioned the image: “25.06.2022. I married the love of my life.”

      Lingard to West Ham ‘complete’
      Jesse Lingard is on the brink of returning to West Ham on a permanent basis.
      Lingard spent the first half of last season on loan with the Hammers before returning to United.
      But he’s now set to rejoin West Ham after becoming surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
      And the winger’s move to East London will be completed next week, according to the Daily Mail.
      Inter ‘make push for Bremer’
      Inter Milan will reportedly meet with Torino next week in order to try and buy in demand defender Gleison Bremer.
      Bremer’s been courted by several Prem sides including Chelsea, Man United, Tottenham, and Arsenal.
      However, Inter are moving ahead to try and seal his signature, according to Tuttosport.
      The publication claims Inter CEO Beppe Marotta is set to jet to Torino to negotiate with their Serie A counterparts over Bremer.
      Roy Keane gets booed
      Roy Keane was subject to a chorus of boos when cheering on his hometown side Cork on the weekend.
      Keane returned to Cork to watch their match against Dublin.
      But the former Red Devils midfielder was booed when he appeared on the big screen in front of 50,000 fans.
      However, Keane took the jibes well as he was pictured smiling amid the racous jeers.
      Dembele ‘unhappy with Chelsea offer’
      Ousmane Demebele is reportedly unhappy with Chelsea’s contract offer.
      And he’s considering remaining at Barcelona as a result of the Blues’ underwhelming proposition.
      That’s according to Sport, who claim Chelsea’s simultaneous pursuit of Raheem Sterling has hampered the amount they could offer Dembele.
      This could be good news for Man United who were previously linked with the winger.
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      Leeds are looking to spark a bidding war for Raphinha, according to reports.
      Arsenal had an initial bid for the midfielder turned down last week,
      And football reporter Ryan Taylor reckons the Whites rejected Arsenal’s offer to whip up interest in the Brazilian.
      He told Give Me Sport: “When I spoke to a contact on Monday to try and find out about the interest, I was told that Arsenal are interested but that the kind of feeling is Leeds are looking to encourage a bidding war.
      “And Deco is also in the mix in driving up that sort of speculation. Arsenal are keen, but as of Monday, there was no significant developments. Obviously, that changed with the bid on Tuesday.”
      Man United are also interested in Raphinha.
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      Man Utd REJECT sensational Barcelona transfer bid for Harry Maguire as part of deal to take De Jong to Old Trafford

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have rejected Barcelona’s attempt to land Harry Maguire as part of a deal to bring Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford.The Spanish club were interested in taking the England centre-back to the Nou Camp this summer.
      Barcelona wanted to bring Maguire to the Nou Camp this summerCredit: AP
      Man Utd are keen to sign Barcelona midfielder De JongCredit: Getty
      But United were not willing to part with their £80 million defender – with new boss Erik Ten Hag keen to work with him.
      Instead, De Jong is set to move to Old Trafford in a straight cash deal with Barca holding out for £69million.
      Until recently the two clubs were a long way apart but talks have progressed over the weekend and there is hope a compromise can be reached.
      And that will give Ten Hag a lift as he meets his new players for the start of pre-season training at Carrington.
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      The hope is he will be on the plane when United embark on their tour of Thailand and Australia at the end of next week.
      United are also hoping for good news regarding Christian Eriksen who is currently deciding between them and Brentford.
      Meanwhile, Maguire, 29, is happy to stay at Old Trafford at this stage of his career.
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      United finished with their lowest ever Premier League points tally as they ended the campaign in sixth place.
      Maguire also just married long-term partner Fern Hawkins and is settled in the North West.
      Ten Hag has a huge job on his hands to turn things around at Old TraffordCredit: PA
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      Man Utd tell Cristiano Ronaldo he will NOT be sold this summer after striker linked with sensational Chelsea transfer

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has been told he will not be sold by Manchester United this summer.But new boss Erik Ten Hag must now convince the Portuguese superstar that he can compile a team to match his ambitions.
      Manchester United are refusing to sell Cristiano Ronaldo this summerCredit: AP
      Ronaldo is understood to be frustrated by the lack of transfer action.
      And both Chelsea and Bayern Munich have been alerted to the possibility he would be open to a move away from Old Trafford before the window closes.
      His former club Sporting Lisbon also sounded out Ronaldo’s camp over a return to Portugal.
      But United are adamant their club legend is going nowhere – and they are looking forward to him playing for them in the 2022/3 campaign.
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      They hope their transfer activity will burst into action this week with the £70m deal for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong.
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      Ronaldo is due to return to Carrington next week after holiday and the Dutch boss will tell him he can still have success at United.
      Bayern Munich were not interested in doing a deal for Ronaldo this summer but reports in Portugal said new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly met Mendes, who has many high-profile candidates alongside Ronaldo.
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      It will be the first season in 20 years that Ronaldo is without Champions League football.
      United’s failure to land Darwin Nunez – who joined Liverpool earlier this month – means United are counting on the former Real Madrid man.
      Ronaldo is expected to be with the team when they depart late next week for their tour of Thailand, where they face Liverpool, and Australia.
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      Ten Hag wants Ronaldo to continue to be his talisman in the final year of his current contract and help bring success back to Old Trafford.
      United hope to convince Christian Eriksen to join as well as De Jong and are also eyeing deals for £40m-rated Ajax winger Antony. More

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      Bayern slap £52m price-tag on Lewandowski, Liverpool confident of Bellingham transfer, Gareth Bale SIGNS for LAFC

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      BAYERN MUNICH have slapped a £52million price-tag on Robert Lewandowski in a huge blow to cash-strapped Barcelona, according to reports. Meanwhile, Liverpool are confident Kalvin Phillips’ proposed move to Manchester City leaves them in pole position to land Jude Bellingham, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
      However there is still likely to be a tug-of-war between the Premier League’s big two to land the midfielder next summer.
      Elsewhere Gareth Bale has confirmed that he will be joining MLS side Los Angeles FC.
      Meanwhile, Bale’s former team Real Madrid have identified Premier League Golden Boot winner Son Heung-min as a potential target for next season.
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      Rom for improvement
      Fulham have launched an ambitious bid to sign AC Milan captain and Chelsea target Alessio Romagnoli.
      According to Sky Italy, the Cottagers have tabled an offer in the last 24 hours but Romagnoli isn’t too keen on a move to Craven Cottage and is waiting for other opportunities.
      The centre-back is hoping that Lazio will table an offer, having previously shown interest, but his dream scenario is to stay at Milan.
      The Blues are looking to boost their backline after losing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer

      Rich taste
      Spurs are reportedly lining up a combined bid for two of Everton’s bets players.
      The North London club want to put together a package deal for Brazil striker Richarlison and England Under-21 winger Anthony Gordon, according to Sky Sports.
      The Toffees are said to be anticipating a bid for both players which could be made this week.
      The versatile Richarlison, 25, is viewed as ideal competition and cover for a Spurs frontline led by talisman Harry Kane.
      Apparently Tottenham have been tracking him since he impressed at Watford in the 2017-18 season.
      Sky Sports also point out that left-winger Gordon, 21, fits with Spurs’ agenda of signing and developing young English talent.

      Ful of it
      Fulham have launched an £11million bid for Manchester United ace Andreas Pereira.
      According to the Mail, Pereira is not in United manager Erik ten Hag’s plans for next season.
      And United are ready to sell the attacking midfielder for a cut-price fee this summer.
      The 26-year-old has been on loan at Flamengo for the last year but the Brazilian giants are hesitant about making the deal permanent after just seven goals in 52 games.
      And that has opened the door for Fulham to pounce for the Brazil international
      Joe Gomez advice
      Liverpool hero Danny Murphy believes Joe Gomez should go away on loan to build up his confidence but manager Jurgen Klopp would rather keep him.
      Murphy told BeMyBet: “Now they have signed Calvin Ramsay from Aberdeen, maybe it’s time for him to move on and go and play somewhere consistently because I think he is a super talent.
      “The reality is he is another one who will probably be there another season.
      “I don’t think any player should be in a rush to leave Liverpool. I am also a believer in making the years that you’ve got playing count and maybe a loan move could work for him.
      “Maybe a loan move somewhere for a season to go and play and build his confidence up again.
      “With the amount of fixtures Liverpool have and trying to be competitive on all fronts, I think that Jurgen Klopp would want the option of him as a fourth centre half”
      Need Mar
      Arsenal are set to submit another bid for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.
      The Gunners have been heavily linked with a swoop for the defender, 24, over the past few weeks.
      They have already had a £25million bid rejected by the Eredivisie champions, but they are now set to submit an improved offer of £34.5m.
      However, according to Dutch Outlet De Telegraaf, it is unlikely to be accepted as Ajax want at least £43m for his services.
      Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United for Martinez’s signature.
      The Red Devils are looking to bolster their defence following a disastrous season.
      Rich pickings
      Tottenham have reportedly been joined by Chelsea in the race to lure Richarlison away from Everton.
      Spurs have been heavily linked with a move for the 25-year-old in a potential £51.25million deal.
      SunSport reported last week how Thomas Tuchel’s Blues side were also interested in the Brazil international.
      It has been claimed that the Toffees may cash in on the ex-Watford ace in the next five days as they need to balance the books.
      A move to London could be in the offing, with Sky Sports stating that Chelsea are considering rivalling rivals Spurs for his signature.
      Chelsea are in the market for a centre-forward after allowing club-record signing Romelu Lukaku to return to Inter Milan on loan.

      Man City expect Sterling bid
      Manchester City are expecting a bid for Raheem Sterling by Chelsea.
      That is according to Sky Sports, who claim that Sterling heads the Blues’ manager Thomas Tuchel’s shortlist for attacking targets.
      It has also been reported that City are grateful for the forward’s services and will not obstruct his desire for more minutes elsewhere.
      The Premier League champions’ boss Pep Guardiola is open to allowing the England international’s exit, even to a league rival.
      Tuchel is desperate to add to his frontline, especially after Romelu Lukaku’s loan exit to Inter Milan, but will have to meet the Citizens’ £50million asking price for Sterling
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Gal-ways have Paris
      Christophe Galtier has left Nice and is set to take over at Paris Saint-Germain this week.
      Galtier’s former club have moved quickly and signed former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
      Romano tweeted: “Official and confirmed. Christophe Galtier leaves OGC Nice as he’s set to sign with Paris Saint-Germain as new manager. It will be resolved and completed this week.
      “OGC Nice have announced former Borussia Dortmund’s Lucien Favre as new manager, club statement confirms”
      Rich and poor
      Everton have to balance the books in the next five days in what could be a major boost for Chelsea and Tottenham’s bid for Richarlison.
      The Toffees’ ongoing battle with financial fair play rules mean the Blues and Spurs’s transfer hopes could be best served by moving early.
      According to The Athletic, the “bulk” of the Merseysiders’ incoming business will have to be done after June 30, which could explain the lack of transfers at Goodison Park so far.
      The reason for this deadline is FFP, which is calculated until the end of June.
      Everton have been under prolonged pressure over their finances, with rivals even attempting to use it against them during last season’s nail-biting relegation struggle.
      The free-spending start to Toffees’ owner Farhad Moshiri’s reign has left the club needing to balance the books
      Things getting Frenk
      Manchester United are hoping to seal a deal for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong by the end of the week.
      According to Sport, Barca are looking to offload De Jong as quickly as possible so they can remove his salary from their accounts.
      This is despite the Blaugrana’s initial reluctance to sell the midfielder this year.
      The Netherlands international’s big money move to Old Trafford will see him reunite with former Ajax boss Erik Ten Hag, three years after leaving the Eredivisie
      Ox transfer advice
      Liverpool hero Danny Murphy advised forgotten man Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to consider a move to Southampton and insists he would also be good at Aston Villa or Newcastle.
      Murphy told BeMyBet: “We’ve seen glimpses of him in the Liverpool shirt where he’s been brilliant. If he can stay fit I think he would be a great addition for someone.
      “I don’t think he’d do it, but I’m sure [Frank] Lampard would like having him around across the park. Maybe even somewhere like Southampton where he started his career where he can play and enjoy his football and be the main man.
      “Yeah, maybe. I think that the problem you’ve got is that Newcastle are going to start spending on big names and progressing quite quickly. However he’s more than capable in playing in both those sides/
      ‘It’s an individual choice when you get to a certain stage in your career where you have to balance on and off the field happiness, and football. He’s earned good money for a long time, so I wouldn’t think his priority would be finance”
      “I really like him, I like watching him play, I like the dynamism he’s got, I like his energy. I hope he goes somewhere where he’s going to play every week and we don’t see him sitting on the bench somewhere just to get an extra 10 or 20 grand a week.”
      Richarlison transfer war
      Chelsea and Tottenham are set for a bidding war over Everton star Richarlison.
      That is according to Sky Sports, who claim the West Londoners are keen to rival their local foes over the star forward.
      In fact, the Blues see him as the perfect replacement for Romelu Lukaku, who is returning to Inter Milan on loan.
      Spurs, on the other hand, want to add to their striking pair of Harry Kane and Son Heung-min
      Erik ten Hag-gle
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag starts work on Monday facing an Old Trafford cash squeeze that threatens to hamper his re-building plans, as per SunSport’s Ken Lawrence.
      While United CEO Richard Arnold told fans in a recent pub meeting that money was “not a consideration” in this summer’s transfer window, he will still not provide Ten Hag with an open cheque book.
      With the Red Devils looking for investors to fund either a new stadium or a major overhaul of Old Trafford, the Dutch head coach will have to pay a price.
      The budget before any sales, with Anthony Martial and Eric Bailly expected to be dumped, could be as little as £100million
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      Deal me in
      Arsenal ace William Saliba has held “positive” contract talks with club chiefs, who are looking to tie him down to a long-term deal after a series of loan stints.
      Reporter Chris Wheatley has now revealed that ex-Marseille, Nice and St-Etienne loanee Saliba could be closing in on a new contract.
      Wheatley tweeted: “William Saliba contract talks going positively with Frenchman set to return for pre-season training shortly.
      “The French defender will be at Arsenal for the 2022-23 season, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta and people close to the player”
      Lewandowski price tag
      Bayern Munich are demanding £52million to sell Robert Lewandowski in the summer transfer window.
      Lewandowski has publicly asked to leave Bayern as he enters the final year of his contract.
      The striker has his heart set on Barcelona despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.
      The Bundesliga champions are refusing to let him go on the cheap and Sky Sports claim they will only sell for £52m.
      This will come as a massive blow to cash-strapped Barca, who are trying to improve their squad on a tight budget by looking for cheap transfers and free agents.
      The Blaugrana have debts of over half a billion euros and are desperate to not pile on extra costs
      S-Mart move for Lisandro
      Arsenal are looking to beat Manchester United in the race for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez.
      The Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of Martinez’s versatility, with the defender also able to operate as a left-back and defensive midfielder.
      And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has delivered an update on Arteta’s pursuit of the Argentina international.
      Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Arsenal want Lisandro Martinez.
      “They had new contacts with his agent and after an opening bid was turned down by Ajax.
      “But at the moment, still no fresh bid. Arsenal are on it. Arsenal want Lisandro Martinez, but also Manchester United mentioned his name internally.
      “Lisandro is one to watch for the coming weeks. Ajax want around €45m-€50m [£38m-£43m]”
      Boehly on Cech
      Chelsea’s new owner Todd Boehly has praised Petr Cech after his decision to depart from the club.
      Boehly said: “Petr is an important member of the Chelsea family.
      “We understand his decision to step away and thank him for his contributions as an advisor and his commitment to the club and to our community.
      “We wish him the best”
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Neym the price
      Chelsea, Manchester United and Newcastle are among the only transfer options for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar this summer.
      That’s as the star forward reportedly considers his future at Parc des Princes after being left fuming with PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi hinting his performances were below par last season.
      According to RMC Sport, the Brazil international is thinking of leaving the Parisians in the summer.
      Reports this month claimed the French champions are prepared to sell the 30-year-old for the right price as they plot a summer rebuild.
      Premier League trio United, Chelsea and Newcastle are the only teams with the right money to sign Neymar
      Petr Cech leaves role
      Chelsea hero Petr Cech will leave his role as technical and performance advisor on June 30.
      Cech said: “It has been a huge privilege to perform this role at Chelsea for the past three years.
      “With the club under new ownership, I feel now is the right time for me to step aside.
      “I am pleased that the club is now in an excellent position with the new owners, and I am confident of its future success both on and off the pitch”
      Jover the moon
      Tottenham have opened talks to sign RB Leipzig ace Josko Gvardiol.
      According to Nabil Djellit, Gvardiol’s strong season has caught Spurs’ attention, who have sparked negotiations over a potential transfer and are rivalling Chelsea as well as Manchester United.
      The North Londoners are desperate to land a new centre-back, having been linked with Inter Milan duo Alessandro Bastoni and Milan Skriniar.
      The Croatia international ranked in the top five in the Bundesliga for interceptions and posed highly in blocks and tackles as well
      Neymar linked with Juventus
      Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar’s agents have opened talks with Juventus over a transfer.
      The star forward is claimed to have been unsettled by club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s recent comments regarding his future.
      A clause in the Brazil international’s £600,000-a-week contract is set to trigger on July 1, extending the deal by an extra year to 2027.
      According to Sky Sports, PSG have been looking for a buyer for their No10.
      AS, however, claim the 30-year-old’s representatives have also been trying to find a move for their star man.
      The Brazilian has been keen on a return to Barcelona, but the Catalan giants’ financial woes make a move unrealistic
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Bale joins Los Angeles FC
      Gareth Bale has confirmed his shock move to MLS outfit Los Angeles FC.
      Bale left Real Madrid at the end of his contract earlier this month as a free agent.
      For months there have been suggestions the star forward could retire or sign with hometown club Cardiff.
      But the Wales international has put the rumours to bed after confirming he is joining LAFC on Twitter.
      Sharing a video of himself in the club’s black and gold, Bale said: “See you soon, Los Angeles”
      Chelsea meet Ronaldo agent
      Chelsea have met with Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent, shocking reports suggest.
      Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly met with new Blues owner Todd Boehly last week and discussed a move for his client.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is thought to be happy to stay at United for the beginning of a new era under Erik ten Hag.
      However, the forward is also reportedly concerned about the lack of summer transfer business the Red Devils have managed so far – with not a single player arriving
      Jesus going to Arsenal
      Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus is on the brink of a £45million move to Arsenal on a five-year contract.
      Jesus is expected to be in London on Tuesday to complete his medical in time to join up with his new team-mates for pre-season.
      The Gunners agreed on a fee with the centre-forward’s agents, who spent last weekend successfully negotiating personal terms.
      The 25-year-old is now a couple of days away from being confirmed as an Arsenal player until 2027
      Liverpool ‘confident’ of signing Bellingham
      Liverpool are confident Leeds star Kalvin Phillips’ proposed move to Manchester City leaves them in pole position to land Borussia Dortmund ace Jude Bellingham.
      However there is still likely to be a tug-of-war between the Reds and City to land Bellingham in the summer.
      But there is growing confidence at Anfield that the Citizens’ imminent £45million signing of Phillips means the Merseysiders are favourites to sign the Dortmund star.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp always planned to make a striker his marquee transfer this summer and has successfully landed Darwin Nunez for a record £85m to replace Sadio Mane
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      Monaco ‘confirm £15m transfer for Liverpool outcast Takumi Minamino’ as Reds get DOUBLE what they paid for Japan star

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      MONACO have reportedly completed the signing of Liverpool star Takumi Minamino in a deal worth £15million.The 27-year-old attacking midfielder has been restricted to a bit-part role for Jurgen Klopp’s side since arriving at Anfield in 2020.
      Minamino has left Liverpool after an up and down spell at AnfieldCredit: AFP
      In two and a half seasons with Liverpool he made 53 appearances, scoring 14 goals and providing three assists.
      Last season he played just 11 Premier League matches with only one of those coming from the start.
      But now he is on his way out of Merseyside as he seeks more game time in Ligue 1.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news on social media.
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      That’s DOUBLE the amount they paid for him when he was bought for around £7.25m from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020.
      Speaking about the signing, Monaco boss Philippe Clement simply said: “We’re really happy, he was our priority.”
      Monaco finished last season in third place, just two points behind Marseille but 17 adrift of runaway French champions PSG.
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      Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal COMPLETE, Gunners REJECT £26m bid for William Saliba, Raphinha transfer latest – updates

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      ARSENAL’s transfer of Gabriel Jesus has been COMPLETED with a stunning five year deal agreed, according to reports.A fee of £45m will be paid to bring the Manchester City striker to North London.
      Meanwhile, the Gunners have reported rejected a £26million offer from Marseille for defender William Saliba.
      Saliba impressed on loan at Stade Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli’s side finish second in Ligue 1
      SunSport can also reveal that Arsenal are in advanced talks with Leeds winger Raphinha.
      Should the Gunners acquire all their summer targets, here is how their team could look next season.

      IN: Fabio Vieira (Porto), Marquinhos (Sao Paulo), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
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      That’s Sal sorted
      Arsenal have rejected a transfer offer from Marseille for William Saliba.
      Saliba spent last season on loan with L’OM who wanted to make his switch permanent.
      They were reportedly set to offer the Gunners £26million for the centre-back.
      But the North Londoners have rebuffed the French giants’ approach for Saliba, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano

      Gunner look good
      Arsenal have already confirmed three new additions this summer.
      Brazilian attacker Marquinhos was their first signing of the window after arriving from Sao Paulo in a £3m transfer.
      Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira followed just a few days later – he joined the Gunners in a £35m move from Porto.
      And Matt Turner was the most recent addition having made a move from MLS side New England Revolution.
      But Arteta and his staff are not slowing down in their transfer business anytime soon as the club are also set to announce the signing of Gabriel Jesus on a £45m transfer from Premier League champions Manchester City.
      The Brazilian is expected to undergo a medical in London on Tuesday ahead of an official announcement.
      ICYMI
      Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus is on the brink of a £45million move to Arsenal on a five-year deal.
      Jesus is expected to be in London on Tuesday afternoon to complete his medical in time to join up with his new team-mates for pre-season.
      The Gunners agreed on a fee with the striker’s agents, who spent last weekend successfully negotiating personal terms.
      And the 25-year-old is now a couple of days away from being confirmed as an Arsenal player until 2027
      Gunner get ya
      Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Leeds star Raphinha after agreeing a fee to sign Manchester City ace Gabriel Jesus.
      The Gunners have settled on a £45million fee to bring Jesus to the Emirates with personal terms and a medical still to be agreed.
      And now Mikel Arteta is after the striker’s compatriot as they battle to beat London rivals Tottenham and Chelsea as well as Barcelona.
      The winger has two years left on his deal at Elland Road but has told Leeds that he will not be agreeing new terms.
      The North Londoners have seen one approach rejected already this summer but are ready to return with an improved offer with talks over a deal said to be at an advanced stage.
      West Ham tried to sign the Brazil international in January but their £50m offer was quickly rejected as well
      One way ticket
      Leeds star and Arsenal target Raphinha met up with Paris Saint-Germain ace Angel Di Maria in Ibiza.
      There’s plenty speculation surrounding both players on where they will be playing their football come next season.
      Raphinha is being heavily linked with a move away, with the Gunners in advanced talks to sign him ahead of Chelsea.
      The North Londoners are in negotiations over a potential £60million transfer for the Brazilian.
      Di Maria will leave PSG at the end of the month when his contract expires.
      The Argentina international, who had a hapless spell at Manchester United, could now go to Italy and play for giants Juventus, while Barcelona are also interested
      Need Mar
      Arsenal are set to submit another bid for Ajax centre-back Lisandro Martinez, according to reports.
      The Gunners have been heavily linked with a swoop for the defender, 24, over the past few weeks.
      They have already had a £25million bid rejected by the Eredivisie champions, but they are now set to submit an improved offer of £34.5m.
      However, according to Dutch Outlet De Telegraaf, it is unlikely to be accepted as Ajax want at least £43m for his services.
      Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester United for Martinez’s signature.
      The Red Devils are looking to bolster their defence following a disastrous season.

      Read Fo business
      Arsenal have joined the chase to sign £34million-rated Lens star Seko Fofana.
      But Fofana is not short of suitors as Newcastle are also keeping tabs, according to L’Equipe.
      But now the French publication states that the Gunners are also in the transfer hunt and will battle the Magpies for the midfielder’s signature.
      The Ivory Coast international previously spent time in England with Manchester City’s academy as a youngster and enjoyed a loan spell with Fulham
      Raph-ing it up
      Arsenal will intensify negotiations to sign Leeds ace Raphinha this week.
      The Gunners are poised to announce the signing of Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus after agreeing a £45million deal.
      According to Goal, the North Londoners have scheduled a new round of talks with Raphinha’s representatives which will take place in the next few days.
      Arsenal are currently in pole position to secure the Brazil international’s services as Barcelona are struggling financially.
      The Telegraph have also declared that Mikel Arteta’s side are one of the leading contenders to snap up the winger
      It’s Matt’s Turn
      Arsenal have announced Matt Turner’s arrival with a touching video on social media.
      Turner has become the Gunners’ third official signing of the summer transfer window.
      Arsenal tweeted: “From New Jersey to north London… Welcome home, Matty Turner.”
      Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus is set to join him as well as Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos
      Will-ing and able
      Marseille are set to launch a £26million bid to sign Arsenal star William Saliba.
      Saliba impressed on loan at the Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli’s side finish second in Ligue 1.
      According to RMC, L’OM are willing to pay £26million to sign the centre-back on a permanent deal.
      The Gunners, however, would like to finally integrate the France international into their first-team set up
      Arsenal’s Raph ride
      Arsenal have been handed a boost over their pursuit of Leeds star Raphinha as reports suggest the Whites are lining up his replacement.
      Bruges star Charles de Ketelaere has been identified as the man the Elland Road outfit are targeting if the winger goes.
      According to The Athletic, the versatile forward is also attracting interest from AC Milan, who can offer Champions League football.
      The Belgium international’s potential arrival at Elland Road could then open the door to Arsenal to secure Raphinha after weeks of pursuing the Brazilian
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      All Gon wrong
      Gonzalo Higuain has mocked Arsenal for claiming he was “too expensive” before they broke the bank for Mesut Ozil in 2013.
      That summer, Higuain ultimately moved to Napoli for £34.5million.
      The Real Madrid great told TyC Sports: “I remember that I was on the verge of going to Arsenal when I went to Napoli, but they said I was too expensive.
      “And a few days later, they paid €80m for Ozil!”
      Merson on Nketiah
      Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes Eddie Nketiah wouldn’t even get in the Fulham team.
      The Gunners recently tied Nketiah down to a new five-year deal as his contract was set to expire at the end of the month.
      Merson told the Daily Star: “All Arsenal have got up front right now is Eddie Nketiah, who recently signed a new contract when it looked like he might leave.
      “And no disrespect to Nketiah but Mikel Arteta must realise he won’t get you into the top four. Absolutely no chance. That’s a fact.
      “Nketiah can’t be spearheading your Champions League push. He’s not getting in ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison at Everton and they almost got relegated.
      “He’s not getting in at Fulham ahead of Aleksandar Mitrovic and they’ve only just been promoted.
      “I’m not having a go at him but he’s not getting you top four”
      Deal me in
      Arsenal ace William Saliba has held “positive” contract talks with club chiefs, who are looking to tie him down to a long-term deal.
      Reporter Chris Wheatley has now revealed that ex-Marseille loanee Saliba could be closing in on a new contract.
      Wheatley tweeted: “William Saliba contract talks going positively with Frenchman set to return for pre-season training shortly.
      “The French defender will be at Arsenal for the 2022-23 season, as confirmed by manager Mikel Arteta and people close to the player”
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      Arsenal’s double delight
      Arsenal stars Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney have given the Gunners a huge boost with the pair claimed to be fit for pre-season training.
      Partey and Tierney both picked up knocks in early April which saw them miss the last nine and 10 Premier League games respectively.
      The midfielder suffered a thigh injury during the 3-0 defeat against Crystal Palace away at Selhurst Park.
      Meanwhile, the Scotland star returned from international duty with a knee problem which required him to have surgery.
      But they are fit in time for pre-season training, with first-team players due back at London Colney on Monday
      Not a Rap
      Arsenal are being made to wait for Leeds star Raphinha as the player continues to eye a move to Barcelona.
      Tottenham and Chelsea have also been linked with the winger in the summer transfer window.
      But according to Sport, the Brazil international’s preferred move would be to Barca.
      However, the chances of the 25-year-old clinching a transfer to the Nou Camp rely on the departure of Ousmane Dembele.
      Dembele is out of contract at the end of this month and being linked with Chelsea.
      But there is still a chance the France international could sign a new deal with the Blaugrana – which would mean the club do not need Raphinha
      Forest’s check Mait
      Nottingham Forest are planning a move for Arsenal ace Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
      According to the Daily Mail, Forest are weighing up making an offer for Maitland-Niles this summer.
      The versatile midfielder, who can also play at full-back had a disappointing loan spell at Roma.
      Reports suggest Forest see the 24-year-old as a potential replacement for Djed Spence with Tottenham appearing in pole position to sign him permanently from Middlesbrough
      Vela’s American dream
      Ex-Arsenal youngster Carlos Vela has signed a new one-year deal at Los Angeles FC after Gareth Bale’s arrival.
      Vela has been at the club since 2018 and is the side’s captain following a series of impressive performances.
      It has been hinted that the winger has been convinced to stay thanks to LAFC’s fantastic transfer window.
      The MLS giants have confirmed the signing of Gareth Bale in a shock move after the Welshman snubbed a move to hometown club Cardiff
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      The Wright way
      Arsenal legend Ian Wright is the latest celebrity to be seen at UFC superstar Conor McGregor’s pub in Crumlin.
      Wright shared a video on social media as he enjoyed the entertainment at The Black Forge Inn on Sunday.
      The legendary striker is a frequent visitor to Crumlin and decided to make a stop at McGregor’s pub this weekend.
      The Notorious is seen welcoming the TV pundit and the pair exchange a few words over a pint
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      “It’s never nice to be injured, but to have a good mate, and someone you trust, going through it has been a big help. KT knows how I am feeling and vice-versa, so we can support each other through it.
      “You can talk to your friends and family when you are out, but they maybe don’t understand how you are feeling. When I am down I can drop him a text, and he will know how I am feeling because he has been in the same boat.
      “We are able to bounce ideas off of each other as well. Kieran and I can talk about what he is working on that might help me, and it’s exactly the same with me for him.
      “We were gutted that Scotland didn’t make the World Cup because it would have been a dream to have played in one. But there’s always another one in four years.
      “I would love to get back to playing for Scotland again with KT, but I have plenty to do before I can even think of that. I have to get myself fit and then back scoring goals for Hibs again and performing well to get my place back in the Scotland squad.
      “My most important aim right now is just getting back on the park with the boys and then we will go from there”
      Kieran Tierney praise
      Hibernian ace Kevin Nisbet has revealed how Arsenal star Kieran Tierney has been the man he’s turned to during his injury hell.
      Nisbet told SunSport: “Myself and KT [Tierney] are really good mates. We were together at Celtic when we were about nine-years-old, and then we went our separate ways as happens in football.
      “When I was called up for Scotland we reconnected, and we have been close since then which has been great.
      “I was gutted when he suffered his injury and that ruled him out for Scotland in those important games.
      “We texted each other every few days to see how each other is doing and talk about rehab programmes”
      S-Mart move for Lisandro
      Arsenal are looking to steal a march on Manchester United in the race to snare Ajax star Lisandro Martinez away.
      The Gunners’ manager Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of Martinez’s versatility, with the defender also able to operate as a left-back and defensive midfielder.
      And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has delivered an update on Arteta’s pursuit of the Argentina international.
      Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: “Arsenal want Lisandro Martinez.
      “They had new contacts with his agent and after an opening bid was turned down by Ajax.
      “But at the moment, still no fresh bid. Arsenal are on it. Arsenal want Lisandro Martinez, but also Manchester United mentioned his name internally.
      “Lisandro is one to watch for the coming weeks. Ajax want around €45m-€50m [£38m-£43m]”
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      Morning, Arsenal fans
      Gabriel Jesus is on the brink of a £45m move to Arsenal on a five-year deal, writes SunSport’s Jordan Davies.
      The Brazilian striker is expected to be in London on Tuesday afternoon to complete his medical in time to join up with his new teammates for pre-season.
      After the Gunners agreed on a fee with Manchester City, Jesus’ agents spent last weekend successfully negotiating personal terms.
      And the 25-year-old is now hours away from being confirmed as an Arsenal player until 2027.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal have been handed a boost over their Raphinha pursuit as reports suggest Leeds are lining up his replacement.
      Club Brugge Charles de Ketelaere has been reportedly identified as the man they are targeting if Raphinha goes.
      In other news, Forest are planning a move for Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles, according to reports.
      The Daily Mail claim the newly-promoted side are weighing up making an offer for him.
      Raphinha meets famous pal
      Arsenal target Raphinha met up with soon-to-be free agent Angel Di Maria in Ibiza.
      There’s plenty speculation surrounding both players on where they will be playing their football next season.
      Raphinha is being heavily linked with a move away to Leeds, with Arsenal in advanced talks to sign him ahead of Chelsea.
      The Gunners are in negotiations over a potential £60million transfer for the Brazilian.
      Di Maria will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the month when his contract expires, ending his seven-year stay in the French capital.
      The Argentine, who had a spell in England with Manchester United, could now go to Italy and play for giants Juventus.

      Tierney and Partey potential return
      Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey could return to action for Arsenal on July 8.
      The duo missed the end of last season with respective injuries, but are both nearing a return.
      Mikel Arteta’s side face FC Nurnberg on July 8, with Tierney and Partey possibly being able to return.
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      Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal COMPLETE, five-year deal agreed, Raphinha advanced talks, Lisandro Martinez bid – latest

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      ARSENAL’s transfer of Gabriel Jesus has been COMPLETED with a stunning five year deal agreed, according to reports.A fee of £45m will be paid to bring the Manchester City striker to North London.
      And the Gunners’ spending is not set to stop there, with claims that the club are more than happy to meet Ajax’s £42m valuation of centre-back Lisandro Martinez.
      SunSport can also reveal that Arsenal are in advanced talks with Leeds winger Raphinha.
      However, Marseille are set to launch a £26million bid to sign Arsenal defender William Saliba, according to reports.
      Saliba impressed on loan at Stade Velodrome last season, helping Jorge Sampaoli’s side finish second in Ligue 1
      Should the Gunners acquire all their summer targets, here is how their team could look next season.
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      Raphinha meets famous pal
      Arsenal target Raphinha met up with soon-to-be free agent Angel Di Maria in Ibiza.
      There’s plenty speculation surrounding both players on where they will be playing their football next season.
      Raphinha is being heavily linked with a move away to Leeds, with Arsenal in advanced talks to sign him ahead of Chelsea.
      The Gunners are in negotiations over a potential £60million transfer for the Brazilian.
      Di Maria will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the month when his contract expires, ending his seven-year stay in the French capital.
      The Argentine, who had a spell in England with Manchester United, could now go to Italy and play for giants Juventus.

      Tierney and Partey potential return
      Kieran Tierney and Thomas Partey could return to action for Arsenal on July 8.
      The duo missed the end of last season with respective injuries, but are both nearing a return.
      Mikel Arteta’s side face FC Nurnberg on July 8, with Tierney and Partey possibly being able to return.
      Gabriel Jesus medical update
      Jesus is on the brink of a £45m move to Arsenal on a five-year deal, writes SunSport’s Jordan Davies.
      The Brazilian striker is expected to be in London on Tuesday afternoon to complete his medical in time to join up with his new teammates for pre-season.
      After the Gunners agreed on a fee with Manchester City, Jesus’ agents spent last weekend successfully negotiating personal terms.
      And the 25-year-old is now hours away from being confirmed as an Arsenal player until 2027.
      Gunners in double fitness boost
      Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney have given Arsenal a huge boost with the pair claimed to be fit for pre-season training.
      The Gunners duo both picked up knocks in early April which saw them miss the last nine and ten Premier League games respectively.
      According to Goal’s Arsenal correspondent Charles Watts, the pair have recovered well from injury, though it is Partey that is further ahead in terms of fitness.
      Speaking on his YouTube channel about the pair, Watts said: “From what I understand, Thomas Partey is fine by all accounts.
      “He didn’t play for Ghana in the summer, he is fully fit and ready for pre-season.”
      Watts then went on to add he is of the belief Tierney is also close to being fully fit.
      Arsenal’s new No9
      The Gunners have agreed a £45million deal for Manchester City ace Gabriel Jesus.
      Personal terms have been agreed, with confirmation imminent.
      The Brazilian bagged eight Premier League goals last season, and will lead the line for Mikel Arteta’s men.
      He has won four Prem titles since joining Pep Guardiola’s side in 2017.
      Leeds hunting Raphinha replacement
      Arsenal have been handed a boost over their Raphinha pursuit as reports suggest Leeds are lining up his replacement.
      Club Brugge Charles de Ketelaere has been reportedly identified as the man they are targeting if Raphinha goes.
      The 21-year-old attacker can operate in false nine or secondary striker roles and Leeds will be hoping he brings the sparkle that Raphinha regularly gave the side.
      The Athletic report the highly-rated Belgian international is also attracting interest from AC Milan, who can offer Champions League football.
      De Ketelaere appeared against some of the biggest sides in Europe last season, including Manchester City, and even managed to find the net against RB Leipzig.
      His potential arrival at Elland Road could then open the door to Arsenal to secure Raphinha after weeks of pursuing the Brazilian.
      Ex-Arsenal star to play with Bale
      Former Arsenal youngster Carlos Vela has signed a new deal one-year deal at Los Angeles FC.
      Vela, 33, has been at the club since 2018 and is the side’s captain.
      He is also reportedly one of the club’s three designated players, which means they can pay him above the salary cap.
      There were rumours that LAFC were going to lose the Mexican after he said in an interview a few weeks ago: “I’m open to be here but I’m also open to leave and find another place. Football is like that.”
      However, perhaps he has been convinced to stay thanks to LAFC’s fantastic transfer window.
      They have confirmed the signing of Gareth Bale in a shock move after the Welshman snubbed a move to hometown club Cardiff.
      More on Gabriel Jesus
      Arsenal have reportedly signed Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus on a five-year deal for £45million.
      The 25-year-old Brazilian has been linked with a move to the Emirates since the end of last season.
      And it is now being reported that he has agreed a personal terms and will become Mikel Arteta’s latest signing.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal, here we go!
      “Personal terms fully agreed with his agent Marcelo Pettinati and his two partners. Gabriel signs until 2027, it’s 100% done. 🚨⚪️🔴 #AFC
      “Arsenal already agreed £45m fee with Man City as revealed on Friday.
      “Edu & Arteta, key for the deal.”
      Jesus to Arsenal imminent
      Gabriel Jesus has agreed to join Arsenal, according to reports.
      The Gunners agreed a £45million fee with Manchester City for the Brazilian on Friday.
      According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Jesus has now settled on personal terms, with the deal “100 per cent done”.
      The forward will pen a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Nottingham Forest in Ainsley swoop
      Forest are planning a move for Arsenal’s Ainsley Maitland-Niles, according to reports.
      The Daily Mail claim the newly-promoted side are weighing up making an offer for him.
      The versatile player had a disappointing loan spell at Roma despite winning the Conference League.
      He departed the Gunners in January in search for more regular game time but he made just 12 appearances for Jose Mourinho’s side.
      Maitland-Niles fell out of favour at Arsenal and could be allowed to leave the club again.
      Gunners Raphinha update
      Arsenal are reportedly being made to wait for Leeds forward Raphinha as the player continues to eye a move to Barcelona.
      Earlier this week, the Gunners saw their first bid for the Brazilian rejected – but they remain keen on securing his services despite the possibility of having to pay as much as £60million.
      According to Sport, Raphinha’s preferred move would be to Spanish giants Barcelona.
      The Leeds forward reportedly sees joining the Catalan club as his priority transfer.
      However, the chances of the South American attacker clinching a transfer to the Nou Camp rely on the departure of Ousmane Dembele.
      The 25-year-old Frenchman is out of contract at the end of this month and being linked with Chelsea.
      But there is still a chance he could sign a new deal with Barca – which would mean the club do not need Raphinha.
      Former striker target slams Gunners
      Gonzalo Higuain has mocked Arsenal for claiming he was “too expensive” before they broke the bank for Mesut Ozil.
      The Argentine forward was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates back in 2013.
      But negotiations eventually broke down between the Gunners and Real Madrid as Arsene Wenger’s side were not willing to meet the Spanish giants’ £34.5m valuation.
      Speaking to TyC Sports, he said: “I remember that I was on the verge of going to Arsenal when I went to Napoli, but they said I was too expensive.
      “And a few days later, they paid €80m for Ozil!”
      Spurs fan ‘nervous’ about Jesus
      Tottenham fan and pundit Darren Ambrose is worried about Arsenal’s pursuit of Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus.
      The Gunners are likely to sign the Brazilian imminently, with Ambrose not happy about the move from a Spurs perspective.
      He told talkSPORT: “Good business all round. He has a point to prove. Being a Spurs supporter, a couple of weeks ago, I am, of course, delighted with the signings Spurs are making and the players we are being linked to.
      “But Arsenal seem to be making moves now. If this gets over the line, then he’s going with a point to prove. I say that a bit tongue-and-cheek really.
      “He has come from Manchester City and has won an abundance of trophies there. He just won the Premier League title and he has played a key role.
      “But they have brought in Erling Haaland, he couldn’t really get in as a number nine anyway, they played without a number nine, so it’s a good deal for Manchester City for £45 million and I think it’s a fantastic signing for Arsenal.
      “I think he will do very well, Gabriel Jesus. He is a goalscorer and I think with a point to prove, it’s a great signing and, as a Spurs supporter, I am nervous.”
      Wouldn’t Nket in the team
      Arsenal legend Paul Merson has claimed Eddie Nketiah wouldn’t even get in the FULHAM team.
      The Gunners recently tied the 23-year-old down to a new five-year deal as his contract was set to expire at the end of the month.
      Speaking to the Daily Star, Merse said: “All Arsenal have got up front right now is Eddie Nketiah, who recently signed a new contract when it looked like he might leave.
      “And no disrespect to Nketiah but Mikel Arteta must realise he won’t get you into the top four. Absolutely no chance. That’s a fact.
      “Nketiah can’t be spearheading your Champions League push. He’s not getting in ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison at Everton and they almost got relegated.
      “He’s not getting in at Fulham ahead of Aleksandar Mitrovic and they’ve only just been promoted.
      “I’m not having a go at him but he’s not getting you top four.”
      Arsenal receive double boost
      Thomas Partey and Kieran Tierney have given Arsenal a huge boost with the pair claimed to be fit for pre-season training.
      The Gunners pair both picked up knocks in early April, which saw them miss the last nine and ten Premier League games respectively.
      Their absence proved to be crucial for Mikel Arteta as the North London outfit narrowly missed out on securing Champions League football.
      But the duo are claimed to be fit in time for pre-season training, with first team players due back at London Colney on Monday.
      According to Goal’s Arsenal correspondent Charles Watts, the pair have recovered well from injury, though it is Partey that is further ahead in terms of fitness.
      Saliba ‘has positive contract talks’
      William Saliba has reportedly held “positive” contract talks at Arsenal as the club look to tie him down to a long-term deal.
      The 21-year-old looks finally set to be a part of the Gunners squad three years after joining from Saint-Etienne for £27million.
      Boss Mikel Arteta said last month the France international will be integrated into his team following his impressive loan at Marseille.
      His stunning form helped the Stade Velodrome outfit finish second in the table, with his performances earning him the Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year award.
      Marseille are keen to turn his temporary stay into a permanent switch amid claims the club are poised to submit a £26m bid.
      But the North London giants will refuse to part ways with the youngster, with Saliba to challenge Ben White and Gabriel Magaelhaes for a starting spot.
      Raphinha ‘delays transfer decision’
      Raphinha will wait a few days before making a decision on his future.
      Arsenal are in pole position to sign the Leeds ace.
      But he’s holding out to see if Barcelona make an offer for him, according to Actu Football.
      The report adds that Barca will only make a bid for Raphinha if Ousmane Dembele leaves the club, with Chelsea favourites to land the winger.
      Gabriel Jesus fear revealed
      Gabriel Jesus will do very well at Arsenal as he’s a goalscorer with a point to prove.
      That’s the opinion of ex-Premier League star Darren Ambrose.
      And the Spurs fan admitted he’s nervous about Jesus’ imminent arrival at The Emirates.
      Ambrose told talkSPORT: “I think he will do very well, Gabriel Jesus.
      “He is a goalscorer and I think with a point to prove, it’s a great signing and, as a Spurs supporter, I am nervous.”
      Ballard to Burnley falls through
      Arsenal defender Daniel Ballard’s move to Burnley has fallen apart at the last hurdle.
      Ballard was set to join Vincent Kompany’s side after completing a medical.
      But Ballard will remain at Arsenal as he failed to agree personal terms with Burnley, according to The Athletic.
      Leeds given dire warning
      Leeds will get relegated if they don’t invest the money they receive for Raphinha and Kalvin Phillips.
      Raphinha is set to join Arsenal, and Phillip has completed a move to Man City.
      And if Leeds don’t replace the duo, they won’t survive in the Prem next season.
      That’s according to Gabby Agbonlahor, who tweeted: “Kalvin Phillips to city, Raphina to arsenal.
      “Leeds need to invest that money wisely or they will be relegation favourites for sure.”
      Real Madrid track Kimpembe
      Real Madrid are reportedly tracking PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe.
      Kimpembe is said to be frustrated with the French giants for not handing him a new contract.
      And Real are waiting in the wings to snap him up, according to Defensa Central.
      Chelsea and Arsenal were linked with Kimpembe in the past.
      Inter ‘make push for Bremer’
      Inter Milan will reportedly meet with Torino next week in order to try and buy in demand defender Gleison Bremer.
      Bremer’s been courted by several Prem sides including Chelsea, Man United, Tottenham, and Arsenal.
      However, Inter are moving ahead to try and seal his signature, according to Tuttosport.
      The publication claims Inter CEO Beppe Marotta is set to jet to Torino to negotiate with their Serie A counterparts over Bremer.
      Leeds ‘want Raphinha bidding war’
      Leeds are looking to spark a bidding war for Raphinha, according to reports.
      Arsenal had an initial bid for the midfielder turned down last week,
      And football reporter Ryan Taylor reckons the Whites rejected Arsenal’s offer to whip up interest in the Brazilian.
      He told Give Me Sport: “When I spoke to a contact on Monday to try and find out about the interest, I was told that Arsenal are interested but that the kind of feeling is Leeds are looking to encourage a bidding war.
      “And Deco is also in the mix in driving up that sort of speculation. Arsenal are keen, but as of Monday, there was no significant developments. Obviously, that changed with the bid on Tuesday.”
      Man United are also interested in Raphinha.
      Nketiah gets slammed by Merson
      Paul Merson has told Arsenal to sign a new striker as Eddie Nketiah isn’t good enough to fire them into the Champions League.
      Merson vented to the Daily Star: “All Arsenal have got up front right now is Eddie Nketiah, who recently signed a new contract when it looked like he might leave.
      “And no disrespect to Nketiah but Mikel Arteta must realise he won’t get you into the top four. Absolutely no chance. That’s a fact.
      “Nketiah can’t be spearheading your Champions League push. He’s not getting in ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison at Everton and they almost got relegated.
      “He’s not getting in at Fulham ahead of Aleksandr Mitrovic and they’ve only just been promoted. I’m not having a go at him but he’s not getting you top four.”
      Tielemans to Arsenal ‘off’
      Arsenal have pulled the plug on their pursuit of Leicester ace Youri Tielemans, reports claim.
      That’s according to Express journalist Ryan Taylor who said to Give Me Sport: “It’s an interesting one. The information I had was similar to others, that it’s been pulled.
      “I was told not to write about Tielemans anymore with Arsenal and that it was very much agent-driven and has never been as close as has been suggested.
      “Which is strange because all signs were kind of pointing towards Tielemans happening with Jesus in the past few weeks.”
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