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🚨Understand that £60 million inclusive of add ons should be enough to tempt Chelsea to sell Kai Havertz to Arsenal. No issues in terms of the player, he has already spoken directly to Arteta and Jorginho. We will see how it will unfold in the next few days…
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🚨 Luis Diaz was onside, definite error by VAR. PGMOL apology coming soon.
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🚨BREAKING: The deal for Kai Havertz is progressing rapidly. Understand that the deal for Havertz is nearly done… The fee is almost agreed. Personal terms no issue contract set to be 5+1. Been told the player is looking for accommodation close to Colney.
💸If the deal goes…
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🚨Just wanted to say that Pedro Neto to Arsenal is in the works. Along with Ivan Toney he is another top target. Contact has already been made ahead of a potential January move. Important few months ahead to fully scope out the logistics of the deal.
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🚨Kai Havertz to Arsenal is 90% Done. As per
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the deal is in the final stages. It is my understanding that Kai Havertz will be at London Colney late today or early tomorrow to complete the medical. Also, Jurrien Timber is a lot more advanced than people realise…
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🚨Arsenal will now push to extend the contracts of Ben White and Martin Ødegaard. Despite their contracts leading up until 2025 and 2026 respectively, the official discussions will commence soon. Arsenal want to continue to tie down their core players to new long term deals.
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🚨It’s true… Saka and Martinelli are with the squad ahead of the Man City game.
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🚨I’ve just had confirmation that Arsenal has definitely contacted Brentford about the conditions for Ivan Toney. Was a bit sceptical about the stories but those ones your are seeing are largely true👊🏼
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🚨Declan Rice WILL sign his contract for Arsenal TODAY. After today Declan Rice will be an Arsenal player. He should link up with the squad for the USA tour…
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🚨Mbappe situation: Saudi PIF clubs want to sign the player. They can afford to get the deal done, with huge package for the player. Arsenal can afford player fee, but wages will be the main issue. The player likes Arsenal and Arteta project but Real Madrid likely destination.
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🚨Understand that William Saliba's holiday is ending Thursday. He's due to fly back into London on Friday to finalize the details for the new contract he's lined up to sign, solidifying his future at Arsenal. He WILL wear the NUMBER 2, this is confirmed to me by multiple sources.
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🚨Confirmed: Timber to Arsenal deal is sealed. Ajax and Arsenal have successfully hashed out a complete agreement for the player. Player's medical scheduled for this week.
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🚨Declan Rice flys back to England today, once the deal is officially signed off he will then do the medical and media shoot.
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🚨 Arsenal have been contacted by seven clubs about a move for Charlie Patino. Most serious are Sheffield Utd and Luton with the player preferring a move to Luton. Arsenal will insert a buy back clause of around 15-20 million, or large sell on clause.
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🚨Full Arsenal XI: Crazy Team😳
David Raya (GK), William Saliba, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Martin Odegaard (C), Jorginho, Declan Rice, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah, Leandro Trossard.
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🚨Absolutely HUGE week ahead for Arsenal with imminent bids for Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice. I feel as though this week could define the next few years at the Emirates. I think as Arsenal fans we should be excited for the future!
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🚨Kai Havertz is at the Emirates today to continue his official media for Arsenal such as player photos for the website. He is also at the stadium for the away kit media shoot.
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🚨 Tomiyasu signing a fresh contract and being available against Burnley are two positives to take from a dull Tuesday 🤣
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🚨Medical tests still ongoing for Declan Rice. Media and contract signings also have not been completed yet. Lots of misinformation on this. There is an understanding that the announcement will be at the back end of this week.
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🚨BREAKING: Saka is not in the squad. Martinelli is on the bench.
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🚨Man City’s total package is the same value as Arsenal’s recent package, but with better payment terms and more achievable add ons. Despite this interest, I am told that Arsenal are willing to match any offer made by Man City in an effort to stop a potential move in its tracks.
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🚨EXCL: Alessia Russo has successfully completed her move to Arsenal. Alessia visited the Emirates today to complete her media duties with the contracts signed. Huge acquisition for the Arsenal Women’s side! [✍️
@ArsenaINewss
edited the piece]
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🚨Balogun will be part of Arteta’s plans for the Preseason that is set to start early July. Following this there will be more serious discussions about the players future at the club. Another loan is off the cards as publicly expressed by the player, he wants first team football.
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🚨Full Arsenal XI:
David Raya (GK), William Saliba, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard (C), Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah.
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🚨Understand that Man City held verbal talks with West Ham regarding Declan Rice. However, the player has firmly confirmed his interest in only joining Arsenal. I am told Man City are now likely to wait for Arsenal’s third bid before assessing their next move.
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🚨 Al Ahli have also offered £400k per week over 4 years. They have offered £30 mil verbally. Not enough. Arsenal want £45+ mil
🚨Partey has agreed personal terms with Al-Hilal it was described to me as ‘big money on the way’ (in terms of personal terms salary). It will now be down to the clubs to agree a fee if it was to happen
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🚨Understand that the bid for Declan Rice could be either today or tomorrow. Talks progressing well on a deal around £92 million. Contact close to the player feels as though he will be an Arsenal player.
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🚨Full Arsenal XI
David Raya (GK), William Saliba, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard (C), Fábio Vieira, Declan Rice, Gabriel Jesus, Eddie Nketiah.
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🚨I have spoken to multiple people close to David Raya and the common theme that keeps coming up is how much the player really wants Arsenal. It is understood that he is pushing for the transfer behind the scenes and told those close to him he is already preparing for his role.
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🚨FULL Arsenal XI:
Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Rice, Odegaard, Havertz, Saka, Eddie, Martinelli.
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🚨As of Noon Today there has been no fresh bid for Declan Rice from either Arsenal or Man City. It seems some sort of stalemate is going on. Will keep you updated
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🚨EXCL: Ethan Nwaneri will stay at Arsenal. It is my understanding that there has now been a verbal communication on this. Offers from Newcastle, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool but decision to stay. Arteta handing his debut was huge in his decision to stay. [✍️Myself and…
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🚨 EXCL: Jurrien Timber announcement within 24 hours. More about when we will expect to see him play his first match for Arsenal⬇️ [✍️
@olly_A_informer
, EDITED:
@ArsenaINewss
]
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🚨Partey has agreed personal terms with Al-Hilal it was described to me as ‘big money on the way’ (in terms of personal terms salary). It will now be down to the clubs to agree a fee if it was to happen
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🚨Jurrien Timber has his medical booked for this morning.
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🚨Understand that personal terms between Caicedo + Arsenal were sorted in January. When we interviewed his agent he emphasised that Moises wants “champions league football”. Now down to Arsenal and Brighton to agree a fee in the region of £75 million as referenced by
@JournoHaff
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🚨 FULL XI
David Raya (GK), William Saliba, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhães, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard (C), Fábio Vieira, Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, Eddie Nketiah.
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🚨From my sources Martinelli has not had an operation. Checked with multiple other sources including
@Josh_Kotecha_
and understand he’s fine.
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🚨 Understand that image rights for Saliba’s fresh contract were sorted on Thursday. Has been confirmed to me that he will wear the NUMBER 2. All of his agents are in Turkey today with ‘Niang super busy today’ as told to me… so we will see what happens
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🚨Signed sealed and delivered. William Saliba has signed his contract at the Emirates Stadium TODAY. Fresh Four Year contract up until 2027, 👕
#WS2
. £205,000 salary rising to more with bonuses. The announcement may be delayed due to other media releases.
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🚨Not really breaking news, but yes can confirm that Declan Rice will wear the Number 41 Shirt at Arsenal. I am also told the number of Timber, and it’s 80% likely he will get this number but working to confirm it further before a post.
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😍Jesus, Trossard, Saka and Martinelli. Ben White benched.
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🚨 Understand City's interest seems more player management and West Ham-led than Declan's wish. If a deal happens, it's club-driven, not Rice's choice. I'm told Rice wants to stay in London, especially at Arsenal where he'd be the "main man" (direct quote from contact close to…
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🚨 Mateo Kovačić's first foul on Martin Ødegaard wasn't given a red as it was deemed 'it’s not clear and obvious’. Onfield yellow was said to be ‘okay’ by VAR. I’ve been told if a red was given onfield, it would likely not be overturned.
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🚨Understand that there has been an enquiry from Brentford regarding Eddie Nketiah. Nothing concrete yet. I am told that the club are exploring alternative options to Ivan Toney following his lengthy ban. However, It is unlikely that he will leave as he is in Arteta’s plans.
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🚨Just left London Colney. On to media duties now…
🚨Jurrien Timber has his medical booked for this morning.
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🚨 Understand Arsenal are set to make Kai Havertz one of their top earners, potentially matching the salaries of Saliba and Saka. Arteta has directly communicated with the player (reported by me 5 days ago). However, Chelsea will need to lower their asking price for a deal <£55m
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❌Trossard is not in the squad today. Front three of Jesus, Saka and Nketiah
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🚨Arsenal was expecting to announce Timber at noon today. But with the leaks Arsenal have now taken these images off the website as the links to the images are now unavailable. Unfortunately now I am unable to know the timeframe… Just know that it is soon.
🚨 EXCL: Jurrien Timber announcement within 24 hours. More about when we will expect to see him play his first match for Arsenal⬇️ [✍️
@olly_A_informer
, EDITED:
@ArsenaINewss
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🚨Understand that Arsenal have tabled a second offer for Declan Rice. The fee is closer to the value that West Ham are demanding, but there is still a small gap in valuation. West Ham will hold out for the right figure. Arsenal hopeful a deal can be agreed.
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🚨EVERY PLAYER. Is this a dream🤣
Arsenal out to train at London Colney. Every player is out there.
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🚨Understand from a contact close to Declan Rice that they have been told to ‘be ready’ for Arsenal Medical once the deal is complete. I am also told that, if needed, the player will request West Ham to accept the offer. There is optimism that the deal could be complete today.
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🚨PGMOL are set to release the audio of the VAR for Luis Diaz disallowed goal. For those who have seen the unreleased VAR footage know it was a genuine mistake… no corruption, no toilet breaks. Just a really really bad lapse of judgment.
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🚨I’m super excited to share the news that I will be joining
@AFTVMedia
as a contributor! Thank you very much to
@AFTVDale
for this opportunity👊🏼I look forward to sharing more stories with the Arsenal Community
#COYG
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🚨Understand that there was an urgent meeting regarding Declan Rice on Thursday. There was discussion on the best strategy to acquire the West Ham Player. Read More Below on
@ars_informer
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🚨 UPDATE: Understand at this stage that there is no intention to sell Kiwior if any offers came in for him in the January. Arsenal value the player highly and will continue to work together.
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🚨There will be a meeting tomorrow Morning between Arsenal and Chelsea regarding the move for Kai Havertz. Personal terms have been agreed for the player, potentially putting him in the same salary bracket as Saka and Saliba. There is optimism that this deal will be done soon.
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🚨Declan Rice is expected to be rested for todays England match… Should be on the bench nonetheless.
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🚨FYI Trossard, Nwaneri and Timber all trained separately in their own group at the end of the training session today. Probs means Trossard has had a slight knock recently👍🏻
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🚨Bukayo Saka, Martinelli Jesus and Jorginho feature in the Arsenal XI. Strong side to face Chelsea.
⬇️More lineup news on our AFTV blog
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🚨As you can see Saka is with the squad, as reported by me earlier. Strange why he has been omitted. I have not been told why. I presume a late fitness test
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🚨Udogie starts for Totenham. Brennan Johnson, Maddison, Son and Pedro Porro start also.
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🚨Bukayo Saka starts. Trossard keeps his place ahead of Nketiah. Zinny and Tomiyasu on the flanks. No Ben White in the squad.
⬇️More on our AFTV Blog below
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🚨 On Declan Rice, it's about reaching 'an agreement to sell'. The board has learned from making bids public (Mudryk). Several 'informal bids' have been made recently as they negotiate a mutually agreed fee. Once agreed, one single 'proposal' that will get accepted. More soon…
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🚨With the understanding of the amount that Ajax are demanding for Timber, this proposal should be enough to complete the deal. Timber to Arsenal hopefully should be completed soon.
Arsenal are getting closer to signing Jurrien Timber after 2nd official bid submitted today. 🚨⚪️🔴
#AFC
Understand value of the second proposal is close to €45/48m.
Contract ready and agreed until 2028 as Timber has been clear: he loves Arsneal project and wants to join them.
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🚨Bernd Leno (GK), Raúl Jiménez, Andreas Pereira, Willian, Timothy Castagne, João Palhinha, Issa Diop all make the XI for Fulham
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🚨Saliba will have a check up today regarding the small injury he’s carrying. Nothing major it’s been described as precautionary.
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🚨Harry Kane to Bayern is very close now… final stages of the deal. Would have to be something drastic for the deal to fall through at this stage.
🚨Understand Harry Kane has sorted his accommodation and school for his children in Germany. He was playing golf today with Ryan Mason and James Maddison where it is understood to be a ‘farewell’ game with the player. Bayern Munich🔜
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🚨Nicolas Pepe was present at todays game watching from the crowds. He was also present at the Fulham game. Whatever is happening with him, it’s nice to see that he is still supporting Arsenal.
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🚨EXCL: This Wednesday at 8pm PGMOL will release previously un-released audio from the on-field officials and VAR teams to explain refereeing decisions. The show will still be called “Match Officials Mic'd Up” and can be seen on Sky Sports Premier League
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🚨Watch out for news on Ben White and Ødegaard contract extensions. I’ve been told positive news/progress on both players.
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🚨Huge bonus that Tomiyasu is with the squad today!
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🚨Full Arsenal XI
Aaron Ramsdale (GK), William Saliba, Ben White, Jakub Kiwior, Thomas Partey, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard (C), Declan Rice, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, Kai Havertz.
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🚨William Saliba will sign his contract this Sunday. I’ve been told that the announcement may not be for some time, as there are multiple other announcements lined up before they release the news. His agent Niang Djibril will be present at the media shoot…
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🚨Also on the VAR note Match Officials Mic’d Up where Howard Webb and Micheal Owen discuss referring discussions is scheduled for this Tuesday 10th October. Tune in…
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If Ethan Nwaneri scores in tonight's match, he'll become the youngest Champions League scorer at 16 years, 8 months, and 22 days, breaking Ansu Fati's record set at 17 years and 40 days.
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🚨Reports in the media are true… Offside lines were drawn for Luis Diaz goal. There was a misunderstanding on what the on field decision was. VAR completed the check as ‘check complete’ (onside) not realising the on-field decision was offside.
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🚨Arsenal are one of the clubs currently monitoring Ansu Fati. Barcelona are open to offers but player said to like to push to start for Barcelona.
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🚨Arsenal are among premier league clubs monitoring Brazilian and Fluminense midfielder André. Liverpool also have the player on their radar. Player’s Tactical Analysis consulted with
@Ben_Mattinson_
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🚨We are edging closer to an agreement here… Arsenal WILL go again for Havertz. It is likely that if the add ons are correct for the proposal it will be accepted. 1st bid Chelsea did not like the bonuses arsenal offered. Boehly has also had a level of involvement on the deal.
🚨Understand that £60 million inclusive of add ons should be enough to tempt Chelsea to sell Kai Havertz to Arsenal. No issues in terms of the player, he has already spoken directly to Arteta and Jorginho. We will see how it will unfold in the next few days…
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🚨Understand that the proposal was a lot less than what Chelsea are after. To my knowledge it was around £55 million including addons. I am told that £63-65 million should be enough to complete the deal. Further negotiations are ongoing…
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🔥Havertz was sensational today. Declan Rice let’s us off the hook from two errors Raya. Fair play to Luton, gave us a great game
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🚨Saliba is currently in Mykonos with his personal trainer and past teammates from his time at St Ettienne. He will be on holiday for 2 weeks then he's back to sign contract. Arsenal want to make it official (pen to paper) before preseason.
#saliba
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🚨Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Kiwior starts for Arsenal. More updates on our AFTV blog below⬇️
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Watch this, big Gabi is a leader. So underrated. Great to have characters like him on the pitch. I think his mentality (you see it when he makes tackles) is one of the best. He’s a lot more important in this squad than people realise.
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🚨David Ornstein confirms speaking on the Five YouTube channel “Given how much Arsenal are prioritising Declan Rice, you would suspect they would try as far as possible to go toe-to-toe or even better the terms." As previously mentioned Arsenal will try to match City for target.
🚨Man City’s total package is the same value as Arsenal’s recent package, but with better payment terms and more achievable add ons. Despite this interest, I am told that Arsenal are willing to match any offer made by Man City in an effort to stop a potential move in its tracks.
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🚨Substitutes:
Karl Hein (GK), Gabriel Magalhães, Emile Smith Rowe, Jakub Kiwior Tomiyasu, Leandro Trossard, Jorginho, Fábio Vieira, Reiss Nelson
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Told you lot🤷🏼♂️
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🚨Probably the right decision to keep TP. Very integral in the team, and top player to keep for squad depth. Saudi PIF clubs still really want Partey but if anything was to happen probably at the end of the window.
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🚨Destiny Udogie not in the squad today. Maddison and Son start as expected
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🚨FULL PGMOL APOLOGY
“PGMOL acknowledge a significant human error occurred during the first half of Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool.
The goal by Luis Diaz was disallowed for offside by the on-field team of match officials. This was a clear and obvious factual error and should…
🚨 Luis Diaz was onside, definite error by VAR. PGMOL apology coming soon.
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🚨Arsenal youngsters Bradley Ibrahim, Charles Sagoe Jr, Revell Walters are on the bench for todays game! Let’s hope to see some of them in action later on.
⬇️More on our AFTV Blog below
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