ARSENAL have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.
According to reports, there is a clause in his contract that would allow him to leave for a bigger club in the summer.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign £100million Declan Rice.
Elsewhere, the Gunners have reportedly registered their interest in Ajax defender Devyne Rensch.
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Rice to be sold
West Ham have accepted that they will have to sell Arsenal target Declan Rice this summer.
According to the Daily Mail, the Hammers are prepared to sell Rice, 24, if an appropriate offer comes in for him.
The midfielder's contract expires in 2024, but there is an option to extend the deal by a further year for the club.
The East Londoners will use this clause in their negotiations and argue that his contract is valid until 2025.
The England international is valued at £100million and is believed to be a target for the Gunners, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
And if West Ham receive a bid that matches their price tag, they will be willing to let Rice go.
- Kostas Lianos
Head over Art
Arsenal ace Leandro Trossard's impact has led to some fans questioning manager Mikel Arteta as a shock stat emerged.
The Gunners snapped up Trossard from Brighton during the January transfer window.
The winger has already chipped in with one goal and eight assists in 19 appearances across all competitions.
In fact, in the eight matches the Belgium international has started for the North Londoners in the Premier League, they have won all eight in a staggering 100 per cent record.
However, in the nine games where the 28-year-old has started on the bench, Arsenal's record is significantly worse.
After coming on late in Sunday's win at Newcastle, Arsenal have now won two, drawn four and lost three when Trossard was named among the substitutes.
- Kostas Lianos
Arsenal target Rensch
Arsenal have registered their interest in Ajax ace Devyne Rensch ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to Football Insider, Rensch, 20, is viewed as an alternative if the Gunners miss out on Real Valladolid prospect Ivan Fresneda.
The defender has already played for the Netherlands' national team and could make the right-back spot his own.
That would allow Ben White to go back to playing as a centre-back.
- Kostas Lianos
Declan Rice Exclusive
West Ham star and Arsenal target Declan Rice’s performance against Manchester United has seen him top manager Erik Ten Hag’s summer transfer list, writes SunSport’s Alex Smith.
A source said: “Rice is fast emerging as United’s number one summer target.
“He completely ran the game and United’s coaching staff and scouts were all talking about him after the match.
“There’s a growing belief that Rice is interested in leaving at the end of the season and United believe they simply have to ensure he heads north and not to Arsenal or Chelsea.
“The club regard him as a player they could potentially build a team around.”
- Kostas Lianos
Caicedo boost reminder
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their attempts to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
According to The Athletic, Caicedo has a similar clause on his contract to team-mate Alexis Mac-Allister that would allow him to leave for a bigger club in the summer.
The Gunners tried to sign the midfielder in January but were turned down by the Seagulls, who handed him a contract extension.
However if there is indeed a clause in his contract that could felicitate a transfer, then he could be a more affordable option to West Ham star Declan Rice.
- Henry Tomlinson
Saints star on Gunners radar
Arsenal are reportedly tracking Southampton star Romeo Lavia.
According to CBS, the midfielder is viewed as a backup option if the Gunners cannot sign Declan Rice.
Although he will not be cheap, should the Saints be relegated, he would be a lot cheaper than the West Ham captain.
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Arsenal handed Caicedo boost
Arsenal have reportedly been handed a boost in their attempts to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
According to The Athletic, the Ecuadorian has a similar clause on his contract to Alexis Mac-Allister that would allow him to leave for a bigger club in the summer.
The Gunners tried to sign the midfielder in January but rebuffed by the Seagulls, leading to his new deal.
However if there is indeed a clause in his contract that could falicitate a transfer, then he could be a more affordable option to West Ham's Declan Rice.
- Henry Tomlinson
March doubt for Arsenal clash
Arsenal have been handed a boost ahead of their crucial clash against Brighton.
Solly March is a doubt for the game after picking an injury during the Seagulls' defeat to Everton.
The winger pulled up with a suspected hamstring injury trying to stop a Toffees counter-attack
The Gunners face Brighton on Sunday as they look to keep pressue on league leaders Manchester City.
- Henry Tomlinson
Tross is bossing it
Leandro Trossard's impact at Arsenal has led to some fans questioning Mikel Arteta as a shock stat emerged.
He has already chipped in with one goal and eight assists in the Premier League since his debut against Manchester United on January 22.
In fact, in the eight matches Trossard has started for the Gunners in the Premier League, they have won all eight in a staggering 100 per cent record.
However, in the nine games where the wide man has started on the bench, Arsenal's record is significantly worse.
After coming on late in Sunday's win at Newcastle, Arsenal have now won two, drawn four and lost three when Trossard was named among the substitutes – a record of 1.1 points per game and a 22.2 per cent win ratio
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- Henry Tomlinson
Elneny boost for Arsenal
Mohamed Elneny is back in training with the Gunners as he steps up his recovery from injury.
The midfielder's season came to an ubrupt end in January and he has been in rehabilitation ever since.
He has been congratulated by his team-mates and manager Mikel Arteta for getting back on the grass.
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ALL HANDS ON DEC
Declan Rice's performance against Manchester United has seen the West Ham star rocket to the top of Erik Ten Hag’s summer shopping list.
The Dutchman has been an admirer of the Arsenal transfer target for many months.
And the SunSport has learned his performance against Man Utd in Sunday’s 1-0 clash left Ten Hag in awe after defeat.
A source said: “Rice is fast emerging as United’s number one summer target. He completely ran the game and United’s coaching staff and scouts were all talking about him after the match.
“There’s a growing belief that Rice is interested in leaving at the end of the season and United believe they simply have to ensure he heads north and not to Arsenal or Chelsea.
"The club regard him as a player they could potentially build a team around.”
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The Frenchman has argued that Arsenal need to makw signings in order to close the quality gap to Manchester City.
He told Premier League Betting: "Arsenal need more depth in the squad to close the gap on Manchester City. Apart from last night, the previous results show Arsenal are just getting tired, especially Saka and Martinelli. Every time Arsenal conceded you felt they had that extra gear to pull it back, but lately that hasn’t been the case.
"When we were 2-0 up against Liverpool, and then they got back into the game, we had nothing more to give. Because of tiredness, you realise that when you do have one of your starting 11 injured or off-form you’re looking at the bench and saying, yeah Trossard is giving you as much as Martinelli and Jesus but apart from him, unfortunately Smith-Rowe has been out pretty much all season.
"Nketiah and Smith-Rowe are quality but unfortunately haven’t had match fitness. So to bring them in off the bench to offer the same as the starting-11, it’s tough. I feel we need to compete and we’re going to need to strengthen with the Champions League.
"It’s not like the Europa League where you can just rotate in the group stage because you’re pretty much guaranteed to stay top. Next year they can’t do that or they’ll finish bottom of the group. He needs depth in his squad."
- Henry Tomlinson
Aliadiere names 'hardest' opponent
The ex-Gunner has admitted that Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic was the toughest player he faced.
He told Premier League Betting: "My toughest opponent was Nemanja Vidic, or Ricardo Carvalho. On top of reading the game well, Vidic was nasty, he will get the ball but will kick your legs with it, step on your toe. It was always a tough battle against Vidic.
"He was harder than John Terry, not that Terry was soft at all! I just felt with Terry, because I was quick, I could get away from him and make sure I’m never too close to being caught by him.
"But Vidic would not let you move away from him, he would be on you all the time."
- Henry Tomlinson
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The former Arsenal striker has also insisted that rivals Tottenham are very far behind his old club.
Aliadiere suggested that only Harry Kane would get into Mikel Arteta's team.
He said: "I can’t think of any Tottenham players, apart from Harry Kane, who would get in Arsenal’s team right now. Kane is a great striker, world-class.
"The only other player I really liked was Rodrigo Bentancur, every time I’ve seen him play I always thought he was great.
"I’ve seen him with Uruguay too and he’s fantastic, but apart from Kane I wouldn’t pick any of their players for Arsenal."
- Henry Tomlinson
Aliadiere backs Arsenal move for Guehi
Jeremie Aliadiere believes that Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi would be a good addition to the Gunners.
He told Premier League Betting: "I think Marc Guehi would be a great signing. He’s been fantastic this season, he’s strong and he can play so he has every attribute to become a top player.
"Saliba and Gabriel have been fantastic, but when Saliba started getting injured, that was when things started going wrong.
"I’m not saying Rob Holding hasn’t performed, but at that level it’s little details that make a big difference so I think he’d be great.
"It all depends on what Arteta has in mind. Will he like to rotate or keep his starting-XI? But it’s tough to stay match-fit as a centre-back. As a forward you get chances to come on more."
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- Henry Tomlinson
Leverkusen 'desperate' for Arsenal star
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly 'desperate' to sign Granit Xhaka.
The midfielder has been in great form this season, helping Arsenal battle for the Premier League title.
According to the Mirror, the Bundesliga side want to sign the Swiss international, while Football.London have suggested the money from his sale could be used to fund moves for either Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo.
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Rangers want Gunners defender
Rangers are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal ace Auston Trusty.
The defender has been on loan at Birmingham City this season and is valued at £2million, according to the Daily Mail.
His performances in the Championship have reportedly caught the interest of the Scottish giants ahead of a summer swoop.
- Henry Tomlinson
Arsenal 'register interest in defender'
The Gunners have reportedly registered their interest in Ajax defender Devyne Rensch.
According to Football Insider, the 20-year-old is viewed as an alternative if they miss out on Real Valladolid prospect Ivan Fresneda.
He has already played for the Dutch national side and could make the right-back spot his own, leaving Ben White able to play at centre-back.
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RIGHT P-RICE
West Ham have reportedly accepted that they will have to sell Arsenal target Declan Rice this summer.
The club captain has attracted interest from top clubs in the Premier League for his form at the club over the last couple of seasons.
According to the Daily Mail, the East London side are prepared to sell Rice, 24, if an appropriate offer comes in for him.
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MORNING, ARSENAL FANS
The Gunners could "swap" Granit Xhaka for Bayer Leverkusen's Moussa Diaby.
And Arsenal, as well as Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool, could bid for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Leverkusen have offered ex-Borussia Monchengladbach anchorman Xhaka the chance to return to the Bundesliga.
The £15million-rated Swiss star is a Gunners' regular but faces a bit-part role next season if £100m main target Declan Rice comes in.
Emirates Mikel Arteta also wants a second new central midfielder.
And if Leverkusen step up their interest in Xhaka it could help set up a move in the other direction for Diaby.
But Newcastle, Manchester United and PSG are also keen on the France winger, 23.
Roma are closing on Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar, who has long been admired by Arsenal.
And Juventus are reportedly baulking at splashing out more than £22m on Lazio's £35.5m-rated Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
It's reckoned that could revive interest from both the Gunners and the Red Devils.
- Ian Tuckey
Leverkusen in for Xhaka – with a 'swap' possible
Granit Xhaka has been offered the chance to return to Germany’s Bundesliga by Bayer Leverkusen.
And Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will not stand in his way if he wants to leave.
The midfielder, 30, has been a huge figure in the Gunners’ title bid.
And he is now adored by fans after his previous Emirates fallout.
But Arteta wants to sign £100million-rated West Ham skipper Declan Rice and another central midfielder this summer.
That would leave Swiss Xhaka facing the prospect of seeing out the final year of his deal on the subs’ bench.
With Leverkusen willing to offer the former Borussia Monchengladbach man a long-term deal, he is tempted by the opportunity to extend his top-flight career.
It also throws up the prospect of Arsenal allowing Xhaka to leave for £15m.
And that could help set up a deal for Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby.
The Gunners are battling with Newcastle, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain for the £50m-rated 23-year-old France international.
- Ian Tuckey
United and Arsenal still on Dusan trail
Dusan Vlahovic is back on Manchester United and Arsenal's radar.
That's the claim from 90min amid claims the Juventus striker's agent is trying to sort out a Premier League move this summer.
Chelsea, Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also said to be interested in the Serbia star, 23.
United have mainly been linked to Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen as boss Erik ten Hag seeks a new world-class frontman.
But Vlahovic is the youngest of the three – and would surely be cheaper than Osimhen.
- Ian Tuckey
Arsenal and Utd boost over Sergej
Arsenal and Manchester United have received a transfer boost amid their reported interest in Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
According to Calciomercato, the Roman giants demand €40million (£35.5m) for Milinkovic-Savic.
However, Juventus are unwilling to spend any more than €25m (£22m) to prise the midfielder away from the Serie A outfit.
The Gunners and United have previously been linked with the Serbia international, who will have one year left on his contract after the summer.
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Merson slams Martial
Arsenal hero Paul Merson believes Anthony Martial “shouldn’t be playing for Manchester United”.
That was after United’s 1-0 loss at Brighton last week.
Merson wrote for Sportskeeda: “Manchester United’s current front three is Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Antony, but I think there will be changes this summer, one million per cent.
“They need a Harry Kane up front. Anthony Martial – seriously? He shouldn’t be playing for Manchester United, sorry.”
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Controversy as 'Arsenal fan beaten up in Toon home end'
This is the shocking moment an Arsenal fan was beaten up after being discovered in the home end by Newcastle fans.
The Gunners won 2-0 on Sunday but in a video shared by Twitter account Away Day Sleepers, an Arsenal supporter could be seen high up in the Milburn Stand.
Having seemingly just been discovered by nearby Toon fans, the man could be seen being wrestled to the ground.
Shocking moment Arsenal fan takes brutal beating after being spotted in home end by fuming Newcastle supporters
As stewards approached, the Arsenal fan got back to his feet, and appeared to be told to "get out" by furious home supporters.
Just moments later, and with young children in the vicinity, the fan could then be seen appearing to engage in a fierce confrontation with Toon fans, before being wrestled down again from behind.
Throughout the incident, a child can seemingly be heard shouting "dad" repeatedly.
Twitter account Newcastle United FC Fans, who appeared to originally post the clip, alleged that the Arsenal supporter had "thrown bottles around" while goading the home crowd. They tweeted: "The bairns who witnessed this, an Arsenal supporter in the nufc family stand, have been left traumatised.
"The Arsenal fan was a disgrace and throwing bottles around." They then added: "He was winding home fans up and celebrating. One young boy has said he’s not going back."
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