Ryan Taylor
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Cesc Fabregas on William Saliba: “An ex-Arsenal scout asked me when I was playing for Monaco in a cup game vs Saint-Etienne, ‘have a look at this boy, I want to sign him.’ He was 18/19 & was the best player on the pitch.”
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Europa League qualification is often ridiculed in PL, refreshing to see it celebrated on this occasion. Far more fulfilling knowing Brighton will give this competition a real crack than envisaging a half-arsed, demotivated Tottenham side slugging it out.
Brighton BLAST the UEFA Europa League anthem round the Amex! 🔊
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Mikel Arteta confirms Arsenal not yet done in transfer market in terms of new signings: "We are going to try. There are a few things we have planned & we are going to try."
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Props to Callum Wilson. About to lose his front tooth but hurries straight back onto the pitch to try & get on the end of a few crosses. Now there’s a leader…
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Ivan Perišić, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Clément Lenglet, Richarlison & Djed Spence for a total outlay of around £105m (give or take) - all before pre-season tour of South Korea - would represent phenomenal business from Tottenham. Statement of real intent.
#THFC
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Arsenal serious about signing 21-year-old Palmeiras defensive midfielder Danilo, who has been subject of extensive scouting. Deal considered in August alongside Douglas Luiz but Brazilian club did not entertain mid-season sale. Edu behind interest.
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Excl: Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira flying to Istanbul to undergo medical with Galatasaray ahead of permanent transfer. Deal worth up to £7.5m including add-ons all agreed with Turkish giants. Updated story here.
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Arsenal have now submitted second offer worth £35m for Ajax defender Lisandro Martínez, per
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Arsenal prepared to submit improved offers for both Raphinha & Lisandro Martínez after opening bids were rejected by Leeds & Ajax, respectively. Story here with detail on both priority targets, plus info on interest in Nuno Tavares & William Saliba.
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Gabriel Magalhães is more than happy at Arsenal despite firm interest from both Juventus & Barcelona. His full focus is on helping
#AFC
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Shakhtar Donetsk finally show signs of cracking over Mykhaylo Mudryk as Arsenal make positive steps towards agreement during talks on Monday. First time Gunners have received indication deal can be struck on what they consider to be realistic terms.
#AFC
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Finally, Arsenal hope to announce signing of Fábio Vieira from Porto in next 24 hours. Signing of New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner should also be confirmed later this week. Medical pencilled in for Wednesday. Officially joins July 1st.
#AFC
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Exc: Arsenal set to sign 23-year-old defender Auston Trusty from Colorado Rapids (owned by Stan Kroenke). He will remain with MLS club on loan. Idea is to help him secure move into Europe. Should be official shortly.
#AFC
#DeadlineDay
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Mikel Arteta on Eddie Nketiah: “I just gave him a big hug. He deserves it. He earned it the way he played today, a typical Eddie Nketiah goal. It was an outstanding performance from him.”
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As reported by
@FabrizioRomano
, Arsenal also finally have a deal completed for 19-year-old São Paulo winger Marquinhos. Announcement in forthcoming days. He’s one for the future & U23 football is a possibility next season.
#AFC
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Expecting Arsenal to push hard for a new central midfielder this week. Extra pressure on board to deliver after today’s result & Xhaka’s positive COVID test. Arteta down to bare bones after losing Maitland-Niles to Roma & Partey + Elneny to AFCON.
#AFC
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Mike Dean & Lee Mason double act have agreed on: Matty Cash handball. Jan Bednarek red card. Tomáš Souček red card. Three errors, eight days apart. Yet no accountability or acknowledgement of mistakes & onto the next game...
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Mikel Arteta on Pablo Marí: "I just found out. I know Edu has been in touch with his relatives. He's in hospital but he seems to be okay."
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Rips them to shreds but still refuses to blame the manager. Laughable.
🗣 "There are issues as their performances are nowhere near good enough."
🗣 "Manchester United at this moment in time are imbalanced."
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Arsenal are beginning to broaden their striker shortlist. Alexander Isak, Dominic Calvert-Lewin & Jonathan David remain of interest but initial discussions have been held over Darwin Núñez. Victor Osimhen & Armando Broja also under consideration.
#AFC
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As reported by
@FabrizioRomano
, Arsenal are set to sign 21-year-old Benfica left-back Nuno Tavares in coming days. Fee is an initial £6.8m (€8m). Albert Sambi Lokonga deal also nearing completion & Gunners set to confirm Daniel Ballard’s loan to
#Millwall
tomorrow.
#AFC
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Hats off to Kieran Trippier. Leaves Atlético in high regard, as a La Liga champion. Always remember his tears after losing CL final, then Spurs showed him door. He took a plunge, immersed himself in a new culture & language, enhancing his rep. Unbelievable pro, top signing.
#NUFC
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As revealed by
@FabrizioRomano
, Arsenal have now struck £45m deal with
#MCFC
for Gabriel Jesus. Expectation move will be completed next week, once personal terms agreed. Talks also ongoing with Leeds for Raphinha, who is another priority target alongside Lisandro Martínez.
#AFC
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Arsenal prepared to submit improved offers for both Raphinha & Lisandro Martínez after opening bids were rejected by Leeds & Ajax, respectively. Story here with detail on both priority targets, plus info on interest in Nuno Tavares & William Saliba.
#AFC
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Ally McCoist is the best co-commentator in the business. A proper football man. Noticed the other week, he was on Brentford vs City comms (8:15pm) for Amazon, then on talkSPORT Breakfast early doors (6am). His love for the game is infectious. Legend.
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Find it absolutely baffling whenever this Gabriel duel with Hojlund resurfaces. Never a penalty in a million years.
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Real shame Declan Rice's Arsenal move has become such a tedious transfer saga considering it's a British-record deal for a top player. Complex operation, no issue with clubs perfecting negotiations but will be glad to see the back of this one. The Twitter nonsense is unbearable.
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On Arsenal. From the get-go,
#AFC
were adamant they did not want to become embroiled in bidding wars for Raphinha or Lisandro Martínez. In both instances, feeling Leeds & Ajax were using their interest to drive an auction. Wanted both players but were never paying over the odds.
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These half-arsed apologies regarding VAR errors are no longer good enough. These mishaps are having a huge influence & say on results & standings. Would rather officials take extra time to ensure they’re making the correct call. Brentford offside & Soucek handball are just basic.
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As revealed by
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Arsenal transfer update. Crystal Palace have re-opened talks to sign Eddie Nketiah (could trigger Mateta move to Saint-Étienne). Sead Kolašinac also looking likely to join Marseille on permanent deal this month. Folarin Balogun passed Middlesbrough medical earlier today.
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Moyes on Klopp: "I'll be glad he's gone. F****** too big, teeth are too bright. He's been immense for Liverpool. He's the daddy there & has been able to control a big football club. Hurry up & get away Jurgen!"
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Aston Villa have acquired a real gem in Boubacar Kamara. Utter steal.
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Arsenal have made significant progress in talks with
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over deal to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko, who looks set to become club’s fifth summer signing. Final fee not yet disclosed. Versatility/age of huge attraction to Mikel Arteta. Story was first broken by
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Mikel Arteta confirms to Sky that Leandro Trossard picked up an injury which forced HT substitution for Gabriel Martinelli.
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Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Magalhaes & Gabriel Martinelli have all travelled with Arsenal to Manchester.
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Tottenham robbed Juventus blind for Rodrigo Bentancur. Sold for initial £16m. Utterly ridiculous value for money in the modern transfer market. Same obviously applies for Dejan Kulusevski.
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Don’t understand the outrage, think we can all agree this is pathetic from Bruno Fernandes. Needs calling out.
🚨🚨| This is the TikTok video that Fulham published on their official TikTok account, mocking Bruno Fernandes. 😬
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Southampton full-back Tino Livramento expected to miss 8-9 months of action after sustaining suspected ACL damage in 2-2 draw at Brighton. First called by
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#SaintsFC
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Mikel Arteta asked about January target João Félix joining Chelsea: “My job is to make those players as good as I can. We try to do that & if we have reinforcements, great.”
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Further evidence that Napoli are one of the most entertaining teams in world football. Drooling.
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Beginning to sense that Darwin Núñez has worked his way towards the top of this shortlist.
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Arsenal are beginning to broaden their striker shortlist. Alexander Isak, Dominic Calvert-Lewin & Jonathan David remain of interest but initial discussions have been held over Darwin Núñez. Victor Osimhen & Armando Broja also under consideration.
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Takehiro Tomiyasu back training alongside his Arsenal team-mates. Knee injury sustained vs Sporting was initially described as “significant” & expectation was that he could be set for long period on sidelines after undergoing surgery which has evidently been huge success.
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Brighton still unflinched on Moisés Caicedo. Not for sale but Arsenal remain in talks with Seagulls over deal & expected to test resolve with second bid. Agent Ali Barat involved in negotiations. He also represents Iván Fresneda so has been in frequent dialogue with Gunners.
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Pep Guardiola lecturing Raheem Sterling on the pitch amid the celebrations, despite scoring a hat-trick* (& winning 6-0). That’s what separates him from the rest. Crazy, but genius.
#MCFC
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Edu releases the handbrake to ensure Arsenal doing everything within their power to maximise title hopes. Leandro Trossard & Jakub Kiwior plug two gaps with real quality. Meticulous recruitment. Iván Fresneda & central midfielder still of interest.
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Thomas Partey has taken Arsenal’s midfield to another level. Like an extra layer of protection. Always looking to move the ball forward at speed within one or two touches. Crazy to think this is only the second time he’s started alongside Rice & Ødegaard in PL this season.
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Istvan Kovacs shouldn’t referee again at Euros after Turkey vs Czechia. Totally lost control, match descended into chaos. 18 yellows, two red cards. Madness.
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Hearing Newcastle are back at the table for Stade Reims striker Hugo Ekitike. Told new offer could be submitted tonight.
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Exclusive: Arsenal winger Marquinhos looks set to join Olympiacos on loan following spell with Norwich, per sources in Greece. Besiktas also interested in Nicolas Pépé. Auston Trusty to complete £5m permanent switch to Sheffield Utd in coming days.
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Mikel Arteta on Nketiah: “When you’re humble & hungry at the same time, good things happen. Good things happen to good people. The same with Mo Elneny & Rob Holding, if you saw the training session they did on Sunday after Southampton, this is why we won the game today...”
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Newcastle have made the breakthrough in their pursuit of Kieran Trippier. Understand talks with Atlético Madrid over final fee now advanced.
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expected to raise their offer to £25m to get deal done.
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Some Arsenal team news ahead of trip to Fulham. Late decisions to be made on Martin Ødegaard (illness), Kieran Tierney (illness) & Leandro Trossard (groin & least likely to feature). Gabriel Jesus in training & under assessment ahead of potential return to matchday squad.
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Received confirmation Arsenal are working on deal to sign New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner. Bid lodged earlier today. Although Bernd Leno absent with ‘back injury’ tonight vs Liverpool, understand he’s edging closer to exit door.
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Arsenal to consider rivalling Chelsea for Victor Osimhen in summer. Would require huge financial package — both fee (release clause between £100m & £110m) & wages. Striker targets to be finalised in coming months. Martin Zubimendi wanted in midfield.
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Arsenal have held initial talks over loan deal for João Félix but much like Mykhaylo Mudryk, Atlético Madrid demands considered excessive. Intervention of Jorge Mendes could be key to getting this one over the line with Manchester United also in mix.
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Comment in defence of Ivan Toney, whose chest is a billboard for Hollywoodbets. English football is happy to endorse gambling & take its poisonous cash, yet will hang you out to dry if you fall into its traps. What kind of message is that? We need change.
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Devastating. Phenomenal player who has already cemented his legacy as a legend of the game.
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No Marquinhos in São Paulo squad to face Cuiabá this evening in Brazil. Decision is linked to Arsenal move, with transfer now in final stages. Fee around £3m. Communication on agreement between clubs could follow in next week.
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Another note: Subject to striking an agreement with Brighton, Arsenal would have to register Leandro Trossard by 12pm on Friday to ensure he is available vs Manchester United on Sunday.
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Re Palace talks for Eddie Nketiah: Any fee Arsenal receive this month would go towards their big push for Dušan Vlahović (incl wages).
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were prepared to wait until summer but now feel Jan is their big chance. Hefty pricetag isn’t the issue, it’s convincing player & his reps.
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Arsenal advancing in talks with Bologna over signing of Italy international defender Riccardo Calafiori.
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Michael Olise: £8m. Alex Iwobi: £34m. Phenomenal business from Crystal Palace. An utter steal.
#CPFC
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Stade Reims still pursuing loan move for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. Still no breakthrough in talks but they’re on the case & hopeful of striking deal with Gunners. Much like Nuno Tavares, permanent clause not expected to form part of any potential agreement.
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Arsenal are actively working on loan deal for João Félix but won’t agree to current package demands. Talks ongoing with both Jorge Mendes & Atlético Madrid to lower price. Portugal international set to return for Atlético this weekend vs Barça & could yet stay put this Jan.
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Mikel Arteta has just won Premier League Coach of the Year at the Globe Soccer Awards in Costa Smeralda, Italy, where he is accompanied by both his wife Lorena & children. He is also up for Best Coach (Europe) & Arsenal have also been shortlisted for Best Men's Team.
#AFC
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Just to note, Joško Gvardiol had only been dribbled past once in five games at World Cup prior to semi-final. Tonight, 35-year-old Lionel Messi done it three times. Mesmerising. Also shouldn’t cloud what a brilliant tournament young central defender has had. Top drawer.
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Arsenal retain interest in self-confessed Gunners fan Pedro Neto after exceptional start to season. Been on shortlist since 2022 & move could be revisited in 2024. Interestingly,
#AFC
also tried to sign Neto in 2017 under Arsene Wenger before Lazio switch.
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Whoever gets Trevoh Chalobah for £25m will be laughing. Homegrown, Champions League experience, versatile & great age at 24. Rate Tosin Adarabioyo but he’s not an upgrade on Chalobah. Nor was Axel Disasi. Underrated & underappreciated.
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As revealed by
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openly hunting wide forward but won't sign one for sake of it. Deal has to be right.
#AFC
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Mykhaylo Mudryk wanted Arsenal move, Shakhtar held firm & got cash they desired. Understand
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were comfortable with walking away after huge Chelsea offer. They are still willing to invest this month at right price on players that fit long-term vision.
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As of late Tuesday morning, Arsenal were expecting Lucas Torreira to fly to Istanbul for Galatasaray medical after agreeing £7.5m deal. Plane was even booked but player stalled & wanted time to make final decision on move. Both clubs want an answer, as everything in place.
#AFC
Excl: Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira flying to Istanbul to undergo medical with Galatasaray ahead of permanent transfer. Deal worth up to £7.5m including add-ons all agreed with Turkish giants. Updated story here.
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Rangers keen to encourage an auction for Calvin Bassey. Ajax, who view Nigerian as Lisandro Martínez replacement, currently highest bidders. Brighton have also made an offer. Asking price: £25m but with race hotting up, any sale could surpass that figure.
#RangersFC
#Ajax
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Arsenal have agreed £27m deal with Brighton for Leandro Trossard. Understand initial payment of £21m plus £6m in add-ons. Personal terms already agreed. Plans for medical taking shape ahead of Friday’s 12pm registration deadline for Man Utd fixture.
#AFC
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Newcastle are pressing to close a deal for Sven Botman. New proposal totalling over £30m (including add-ons) submitted. Negotiations with Lille are ongoing. AC Milan & other suitors still in contention but clear appetite from
#NUFC
to get this done after two rejected Jan bids.
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Just on notable Arsenal absentees from behind-closed-doors friendly with Luton Town: Oleksandr Zinchenko (slight calf), Reiss Nelson (hamstring from Juventus defeat), Takehiro Tomiyasu & Kieran Tierney both rested.
#AFC
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Late to the party but had confirmation Nuno Tavares is travelling to France to finalise Marseille loan move. Arsenal insistent on no permanent option, as full-back considered player for future. Atalanta were hopeful of including option to buy but wasnt possible.
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Frank Lampard: “Clear pull on Richarlison’s shirt. People want to criticise my players whenever they go down but maybe they should go down, because it’s a clear penalty…”
#EFC
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Arsenal do not have any plans to sell Gabriel Magalhães or any other key first-team players before transfer window closes. But that’s unlikely to stop Al Ittihad from trying. Their interest is concrete.
Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad retain interest in Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhães but need to make room within their squad which currently contains eight (maximum) foreign players. Brazilian on bench for second successive PL match this evening at Crystal Palace.
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Told there are scouts from Premier League clubs in attendance tonight at the Estádio da Luz that have travelled to Portugal specifically to watch Darwin Núñez…
#UCL
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Not that it required confirmation but as revealed by
@David_Ornstein
, Arsenal have submitted huge proposal for Declan Rice worth £100m plus £5m add-ons. Expectation is package will be enough to satisfy West Ham. Would shatter £72m club-record fee by some distance.
#AFC
#WHUFC
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Had confirmation Jakub Kiwior set to undergo Arsenal medical this weekend. Spezia receiving £17.5m plus add-ons for 22-year-old Poland international central defender.
#AFC
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Understand there is high likelihood Dani Olmo's £50million release clause will be triggered before Monday's deadline. English & Spanish sides in contention. Chelsea among clubs to have shown concrete interest. Liverpool currently not planning to move.
#CFC
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