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January 9, 2023ARSENAL have appointed Hussein Isa as a new attacking-phase coach, it has been revealed.
The coach is nicknamed the 'tekkers guru' and joins Mikel Arteta's backroom staff as they target the Premier League this season.
Elsewhere, Ukraine star Mykhailo Mudryk is Arsenal's top target but the transfer for the forward still in the balance.
Chelsea are also interested in the Shakhtar Donetsk ace, but Arsenal appear to be closer to a transfer agreement with the club.
While William Saliba's valuation has been revealed as over £70million amid European interest.
Arsenal take on Oxford United in the FA Cup today in the final third round game – and should they win they will face Manchester City in a HUGE FA Cup fourth round tie after the draw was made.
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- James Colasanti
Saliba valued at cool £70.5m
Arsena's breakthrough star William Saliba has been rated in the top-five most expensive defenders in world football.
The France centre-half joined the Gunners for about £27m three years ago but has only cemented his place in their side this season after loan moves back in his homeland.
But his progress with the Prem leaders and the World Cup finalists has been so rapid this campaign that he has now been given a market value of £70.5m.
The only defenders dearer than him are Jules Kounde, Eder Militao, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol according to analysis by the CIES Football Observatory.
- James Colasanti
Arsenal and United eye Depay
Manchester United or Arsenal could offer Memphis Depay a shock return to the Prem.
The Dutch forward, 28, left the Red Devils to join Lyon five years ago and then moved to Barcelona last year.
The Red Devils want to boost their Cristiano Ronaldo-less attack this month and Depay is said to be keen on a return to Old Trafford.
But the Gunners also need cover for injured line-leader Gabriel Jesus.
And according to Spanish outlet Sport both clubs could be about to put in a low-ball bid for the star, who will be out of contract in the summer.
- Gary Stonehouse
MORNING GOONERS
Arsenal and Jorge Mendes had an “important meeting” in regards to signing Joao Felix, according to reports.
Journalist Rudy Galetti has claimed “have the internal approval to speed up things with ‘good’ conditions.”
Alternatively, Man Utd have suffered a set back in their pursuit of the Portuguese talent.
Galetti continued: “On #ManUTD side, #Atleti turned down a first 6-month proposal: #MUFC will evaluate the next steps.”
Arsenal and Newcastle are said to have made an approach to Barcelona wonderkid Alejandro Balde, according to reports.
The 19-year-old left-back has broken through into the La Liga side’s first team, after graduating from La Masia.
However, because of Barcelona’s financial difficulties the two Premier League giants could be ready to test the Catalans’ hand.
Football Espana say Arsenal and Newcastle have been encouraged to make a bid.
Should Arsenal beat Oxford United on Monday night, they will face a tough FA Cup fourth round tie
The winners will have to face off against Man City at the Etihad – after their 4-0 thumping of Chelsea.
Arsenal fans are excited by the possible return of Emile Smith Rowe on Monday.
The Gunners are taking on Oxford in the FA Cup, and Smith Rowe is in contention.
Smith Rowe has been struggling with an injury this season, and it has kept him out of action for a number of months.
One fan said on Twitter: “Arteta adding Smith Rowe to this superteam.”
Another said: “Smith Rowe hat-rick tomorrow.”
Arsenal and Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka.
That’s according to Frankfurter Rundschau, who say the Frenchman has been touted to the North London club by his agent.
The 23-year-old defender has entered the final six months of his deal at Eintracht.
Ndicka can sign a pre-contract with any foreign side he wants now to join on a free transfer in the summer.
His agents, however are aiming for an initial fee of £13.2million and an annual salary of £6.1m.
- Jon Boon
Atletico comment on Felix's future
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has revealed he thinks Joao Felix will decide his future.
Speaking to DAZN, Cerezo said: “João Félix future? I always say the players play where in the club that they want… I don't know where João wants to play”
“I think he's now feeling so good here at Atléti. It depends on João and on the situation”.
- Jon Boon
'Players decide' their future
Mikel Arteta has revealed that 'players decide where they play', after he was quizzed about the Mykhailo Mudryk transfer saga.
The Gunners have submitted two offers for the Shakhtar Donetsk forward, but have yet to meet the Ukraine club's £88miliion valuation of their prized asset.
Chelsea are also said to be waiting in the wings, should the Gunners fail in their efforts to land Mudryk.
Speaking about the potential move, Arteta revealed: “Valuations have to be made between the selling club and the buying club. And it is difficult but it shows there are a lot of clubs with a lot of financial power to spend big amounts, and we have to compete with them.
“To be smart, we have to see good opportunities and we have to be attractive for players. At the end of the day, players decide where they want to play, and if they want to play for our club, that is great.”
- Jon Boon
Felix latest
Arsenal and Jorge Mendes had an "important meeting" in regards to signing Joao Felix, according to reports.
Journalist Rudy Galetti has claimed "have the internal approval to speed up things with 'good' conditions."
Alternatively, Man Utd have suffered a set back in their pursuit of the Portuguese talent.
Galetti continued: "On #ManUTD side, #Atleti turned down a first 6-month proposal: #MUFC will evaluate the next steps."
- Jon Boon
Tough Tierney
Kieran Tierney showed he doesn't feel the cold – turning up to training in the cold and rain in just shorts and a shirt.
In contrast, Ben White was wrapped up in joggers and a training coat too.
Tough as nails, the Scot.
- Jon Boon
Elneny targeted
Unai Emery reportedly wants a reunion with Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny, according to reports.
The Mirror claim that Aston Villa could move for the Egyptian midfielder, who is a squad player at the Emirates.
Elneny is well liked by manager Mikel Arteta – but has started only three games for the North Londoners.
He joined the club from Basel in 2016.
- Jon Boon
Wonderkid chase
Arsenal and Newcastle are said to have made an approach to Barcelona wonderkid Alejandro Balde, according to reports.
The 19-year-old left-back has broken through into the La Liga side's first team, after graduating from La Masia.
However, because of Barcelona's financial difficulties the two Premier League giants could be ready to test the Catalans' hand.
Football Espana say Arsenal and Newcastle have been encouraged to make a bid.
- Jon Boon
Fierce Arteta
Mikel Arteta vows not to change his touchline behaviour just to appease critics.
He said: “I haven’t read the criticism of my behaviour and I am not part of that debate.
“They can all have their opinions but I will always try to do my best for this football club, to defend my players.
“And I will always have the passion that I believe the game has to be played with. But that’s me. That’s the way I am, on and off the pitch, for the good and the bad.
“The way I behaved against Newcastle was not the same as I behaved in our previous game against West Ham and I don’t think it’s fair to take the context out of the situation.
“I read a lot of times that this team is the mirror of the coach and I am not going to change the passion I have.
“I will try over time to be better but I will do whatever I have to do to make the club stronger, the players better and to win games.
“And if I have to change something, believe me, I will look in the mirror and I will change it very quickly.”
- Jon Boon
Clash of the titans
The FA Cup fourth round ties are here.
And should the Gunners defeat Oxford United on Monday, they will play either Man City or Chelsea in the next round.
Massive, massive game.
- Jon Boon
Felix path clear
Joao Felix's move to Arsenal could be a step further, if Man Utd complete a loan move for Wout Weghorst.
According to Premier League rules, clubs can only loan two temporary loan players at one time.
The Red Devils also acquired Jack Butland last week, meaning Weghorst could block a potential move for Felix.
- Joshua Mbu
Chelsea ‘better off without’ Aubameyang
Chelsea have been Warn-ed they would be better off without selfish Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
And Neil Warnock reckons it is only a matter of time before the ex-Arsenal striker throws Graham Potter under the bus.
Warnock told talkSPORT: "You get players like that and you are better off without them.
"Chelsea are short of strikers but people like Aubameyang are after themselves really, they look after themselves as players and they’ll throw the manager under the bus rather than take any blame.
"So I think Graham Potter has to deal with it. It’s similar to what’s happened with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
"I said United should let him go in pre-season and that was no disrespect to Ronaldo.
"Leopards don’t change their spots and I don’t think Aubameyang will ever change. You know from Arsenal to Chelsea, now he looks the same type of player. On his day, as good as you’ll see, but his days are few and far between."
- Joshua Mbu
Gunners training pics
Look who's back!
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Mudryk has 'many clubs' interested
Mykhailo Mudryk has "many clubs" interested in him, according to Shakhtar Donetsk's deputy sporting director Carlo Nicolini.
Speaking to TVPlay, he said: "Many clubs have taken an indirect interest in Mudryk, without an official offer.
"There have been a lot of phone calls.
"I believe that today the Italian teams find it difficult to take a profile like this, both for what it is worth and for the lack of courage in investing in such a profile."
- Joshua Mbu
Fans excited for Smith Rowe's return
Arsenal fans are excited by the possible return of Emile Smith Rowe on Monday.
The Gunners are taking on Oxford in the FA Cup, and Smith Rowe is in contention.
Smith Rowe has been struggling with an injury this season, and it has kept him out of action for a number of months.
One fan said on Twitter: "Arteta adding Smith Rowe to this superteam."
Another said: "Smith Rowe hat-rick tomorrow."
- Joshua Mbu
Arsenal's next five games
Here's a closer look at Arsenal's next five fixtures.
Up first is Oxford in the third round of the FA Cup on Monday.
- Joshua Mbu
Gunners 'confident' of beating Chelsea to Mudryk
Arsenal are "confident" of beating Chelsea to Mykhailo Mudryk.
The Gunners have already seen an offer be rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk for the 22-year-old.
And despite Darijo Srna visiting Stamford Bridge for Chelsea's game against Manchester City, where he sat in Blues owner Todd Boehly's personal box, Arsenal are confident they will beat their London rivals to Mudryk.
That's according to Football.London.
- Joshua Mbu
Arsenal and Tottenham ‘offered’ Ndicka
Arsenal and Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka.
That’s according to Frankfurter Rundschau, who say the Frenchman has been touted to the North London club by his agent.
The 23-year-old defender has entered the final six months of his deal at Eintracht.
Ndicka can sign a pre-contract with any foreign side he wants now to join on a free transfer in the summer.
His agents, however are aiming for an initial fee of £13.2million and an annual salary of £6.1m.
- Joshua Mbu
Atletico set Felix price
Atletico Madrid are happy to let Joao Felix leave the club this month on loan.
Arsenal and Manchester United have both been linked with the Portugal international.
And according to the Mirror, Atletico have set their price at £9.5million for a loan deal, with a commitment to buy Felix in the summer for £70.5m.
- Joshua Mbu
Arsenal season stats
Here’s a closer look at Arsenal’s Premier League stats this season.
- Joshua Mbu
Smith Rowe return?
Emile Smith Rowe could be set to make his long awaited return to first-team action tomorrow.
Arsenal are taking on Oxford in the FA Cup, and Smith Rowe has been missing through injury since September last year.
But boss Mikel Arteta says the Hale End academy product could feature on Monday.
Arteta said: "Tomorrow if he trains well, he will hopefully be available to give us something in the game.
“We need him fit and at his best, and when we have that, we have an incredible player that we have missed a lot in the last few months.
"He can play as an attacking midfielder, as a winger and even as a nine; I think he’s played there before.”
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West Ham ‘willing to swap Rice’
West Ham are willing to do a swap with Manchester City for captain Declan Rice, reports say.
According to Football Insider, the Hammers are open to a player-plus-cash deal in the summer, with Kalvin Phillips going the other way.
Rice looks set to leave West Ham with his contract expiring in the summer of 2024 with an option for an additional year.
West Ham were keen on Phillips last January.
The likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are also keen on England mainstay Rice.
- Joshua Mbu
Gunners FA Cup action
Arsenal are back in action on Monday night against Oxford in the FA Cup.
Oxford vs Arsenal will be shown live on ITV1 in the UK.
The match will get underway at 8pm UK time.
Oxford vs Arsenal will be held at the Kassam Stadium.
- Alex Terrell
Arteta won't stop touchline antics
Mikel Arteta vows not to change his touchline behaviour just to appease critics, writes Mark Irwin.
He said: "I haven't read the criticism of my behaviour and I am not part of that debate.
"They can all have their opinions but I will always try to do my best for this football club, to defend my players.
"And I will always have the passion that I believe the game has to be played with. But that's me. That's the way I am, on and off the pitch, for the good and the bad.
"The way I behaved against Newcastle was not the same as I behaved in our previous game against West Ham and I don't think it's fair to take the context out of the situation.
"I read a lot of times that this team is the mirror of the coach and I am not going to change the passion I have."
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