ARSENAL have received a HUGE boost in their hopes of signing £70m-rated Moises Caicedo before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Brighton boss Roberto Di Zerbi has spoken after the Seagulls' stunning 2-1 FA Cup win over Liverpool, saying: "we are ready to go forward without him
The midfielder, who begged his club to accept the initial £60m bid, had been given the weekend off and told to stay away from the training ground ahead of transfer deadline day.
Elsewhere, Leeds United are reportedly set to complete the signing of Gunners target Weston McKennie from Juventus.
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- Jon Boon
De Zerbi breaks silence on Caicedo
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has spoken out after Moises Caicedo tried to force through a move to Arsenal.
De Zerbi told ITV: "Moises is a good guy.
We will see tomorrow and the next days what happens.
"We hope he stays with us for the rest of the season, but this is a question for the club and Moises.
"Moises is a good guy. In life you can make mistakes. We will see the best solution for the club, for him and for us."
- Alex Smith
Gunners discussing improved Caicedo bid
Arsenal are reportedly talking internally over launching an improved offer for Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
Claims suggest a new bid is yet to go in but the Gunners could go table £70m for the player.
Caicedo wants to leave the club and has put out a statement on social media, however, the Seagulls want to keep him.
- Alex Smith
Women hit nine goals
Arsenal Women have won 9-0 in the FA Cup fourth round against Leeds.
The Gunners did not take it easy on their opponents and many stars got in on the act with eight different goalscorers.
Getting on the scoresheet was Caitlin Foord, Katherine Muller Kohl, Kim Little, Lina Hurtig, Jen Beattie, Stina Blackstenius (x2), Michelle Agyemang and Victoria Pelova.
- Alex Smith
Pepe opens up on Arsenal time
Nicolas Pepe has opened up on his Arsenal career.
The winger made the switch from Lille for £72million but the player did not perform his best in the Premier League and is now out on loan at Nice.
But Pepe has spoke fondly about the Gunners, telling RMC Sport: “My time in England allowed me to evolve. I got older, I had children so I matured a lot.
"I have had some very good experiences as well as some less good ones. It forged my mind and it serves me today."
Manager Mikel Arteta has conceded the price tag put a lot of pressure on Pepe, saying: "I think Nico has tried to deal with that [the price tag] in the best possible way, he is not responsible for the price a club pays for him.
"He has tried everything, his attitude and the way he is, is just phenomenal.
“But then in terms of the decision you have to make on the pitch, who do you select, we made other decisions and obviously that has had an impact on the chances he had to prove his quality."
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Tierney wanted by Italian duo
Arsenal left-back Kieran Tiierney is attracting interest from Juventus and Inter Milan.
Tuttomercatoweb claim that both sides are preparing bid as the Scotsman has lost his place in the starting XI due to the form of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
A January move would be a surprise but Juve do want a new left-sided defender as Alex Sandro, 32, sees his deal expire at the end of the current campaign.
- Alex Smith
Sanogo finds new club
Arsenal flop Yaya Sanogo has finally found himself a club after joining Armenian side FC Urartu.
The French striker, 30, joined the Gunners back in 2013 on a free transfer after his deal with Auxerre expired.
But he scored just one goal in 20 appearances for Arsenal and eventually left to join Toulouse in 2017.
That came after loan spells with Crystal Palace, Ajax and Charlton, with the three short-term moves leading to a total of just four goals for Sanogo.
At the end of the 2020/21 season he was released by Huddersfield and he has been a free agent since then but he has now ended his time out of football.
- Alex Smith
Partey Time
Arsenal are confident Thomas Partey WILL be fit for next weekend’s clash against Everton.
That’s despite the star going off injured in Friday night's FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.
Albert Sambi Lokonga came on after Partey suffered a blow to his ribs.
And Arteta later confirmed that his No5 was set for an MRI scan, as fans feared for the Gunners' title hopes.
However, Arsenal are today confident that Partey did not suffer a serious setback.
- Alex Smith
De Zerbi on Caicedo
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has spoken about Moises Caicedo prior to his side's clash against Liverpool.
The Ecuadorian midfielder put out a statement on social media attempting to force his exit from the club amid interest from Arsenal.
However, Brighton do not want to sell despite receiving a £60m bid from the Gunners.
De Zerbi has now said to ITV: "Caicedo is a good guy. We will see. We hope he stays with us but this question is for the club and Moises.
"In life you can make mistakes. We will see the best solution for the club, for Caicedo and for us."
- Alex Smith
Nelson back in the gym
Reiss Nelson has uploaded a snap of himself in the Arsenal gym as he continues his recovery from injury.
The winger suffered a hamstring problem in a friendly with Juventus during the World Cup pause.
Nelson was hoping for more first-team opportunities after impressing versus Nottingham Forest just prior to his injury.
- Alex Smith
Arsenal set to steal Spurs transfer chief
Tottenham's former transfer 'talent manager' Chris Perkins is set to join Arsenal, according to reports.
He recently quit Spurs as the structure around the club's hierarchy changed.
Perkins has played a key role in identifying youth talent and may take up a similar role at the Emirates Stadium.
- Alex Smith
Under-21s lose derby
Arsenal's Under-21s lost yesterday's North London derby to rivals Tottenham.
The matched played at Meadow Park ended 2-1 in favour of Spurs, unlike when the first-teams met just a few weeks ago with Arsenal winning 2-0.
Amario Cozier-Duberry gave the Gunners the lead but the recovering from injury Lucas Moura equalised.
Then after an hour played Nile John struck what proved to be the decisive goal.
- Alex Smith
Patino hailed by McCarthy
Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino has been praised by his new manager at Blackpool, Mick McCarthy.
The experienced boss has suggested that the midfielder on loan from the Gunners has a big future ahead of him.
McCarthy said after Patino got on the scoresheet against Premier League opposition Southampton in the FA Cup: "He has a right go at it, Charlie.
"He’s a young man and sometimes he doesn’t always get it right.
"He might press and get played past, but in the first half he lost it in front of us about 20 yards into their half and won it back in the 18-yard box at the other side of the pitch.
"I said, ‘If you can do that, you’ll do for me.
“The willingness to do it is great. I’ve loved working with him for the last few days, he’s going to be a very good player.”
- Alex Smith
Trossard impresses
Leandro Trossard made his first start in an Arsenal kit in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester City.
And his performance drew praise from manager Mikel Arteta.
He said: "He [Trossard] looked a threat, every time he’s in and around the box, he really makes it look like something is going to happen and I’m pleased with his performance."
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Gunners keen on young star
Arsenal are one of several clubs keen on Montpellier striker Elye Wahi, according to Foot Mercato.
He is just 20-years-old and has netted seven goals in Ligue 1 this season.
The French side value him at over £25million and supposedly are not willing to let him go in January.
However, Tottenham, Man Utd, Man City and Juventus are all tracking the player.
He recently became only the second player in Ligue 1 history to hit 20 goals before turning 20, the other, Kylian Mbappe.
- Matt Penn
Wright backs Lokonga
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has leapt to the defence of Albert Sambi Lokonga after Martin Odegaard appeared thoroughly frustrated with him during their 1-0 defeat to Man City.
Lokonga, 23, who has started just 10 games so far this season, replaced Thomas Partey at half-time.
And a clip went viral after the match of club captain Odegaard furiously gesturing to him for being out of position.
Lokonga was then the first player to head down the tunnel after the full-time whistle and failed to acknowledge the travelling fans.
But Gunners icon Wright was quick to shut down any negative talk about the midfielder during his post-match analysis.
Speaking on ITV, he said: "With someone like Sambi, he needs minutes, he needs to be playing, he needs to be able to understand and be more wary of where he is and what he needs to do and where he needs to be dropping in.
"You’ve got to kind of sense that danger and that’s why he needs the minutes in games of this quality, because that’s where you learn."
- Tony Robertson
Morning Arsenal fans
Despite interest in Moises Caicedo, the Gunners still remain in the hunt for Declan Rice in the summer.
According to the Telegraph, paying a big transfer fee for the Ecuadorian will not stop them from making a move for the England international at the end of the campaign.
Any move for Rice could be worth around £70million.
Arsenal have reportedly had a £70m bid for Caicedo rejected from Brighton, who are holding out for £80m.
Arsenal have denied they had any hand in encouraging Caicedeo to hand in a transfer request.
The Brighton midfielder pleaded with his club on Instagram to let him leave, after the Gunners made their interest known.
Since, the Seagulls have reportedly turned down two bids for their star man believed to be £60m and £70m.
According to football.london, Arsenal contacted Brighton to let them know they were not involved in Caicedo’s social media post.
And they want to keep a good relationship with the club – who they previously bought Ben White and, most recently, Leandro Trossard from.
Arsenal will delay any move for Ibrahima Bamba until the end of the current season, according to a new report.
Sport Italia claim the Gunners are interested in bringing the midfielder to the club to bolster their squad.
However, they are in no hurry to firm up their interest with a bid – as they continue to chase Brighton star Caicedo.
Napoli and Atalanta are also said to be targeting the Vitoria Guimaraes star.
Arsenal are reportedly locked in a battle with crosstown rivals Spurs for the signing of wonderkid, Elye Wahi.
The North London clubs are one of a number of sides interested in the Montpellier talent, according to Foot Mercato.
The France U19 international, now 20, has scored seven times this season in Ligue 1 in just 18 games.
Arsenal are confident Thomas Partey will be fit for next weekend’s clash against Everton.
That’s despite the star going off injured in yesterday’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.
Partey, 29, has been one of Arsenal’s standout players in this season’s unexpected title charge.
The former Atletico Madrid man has chipped in with two goals in 16 games from midfield.
But Partey gave Mikel Arteta a fright when he was forced off at half-time at the Etihad yesterday.
Albert Sambi Lokonga came on after Partey suffered a blow to his ribs.
And Arteta later confirmed that his No5 was set for an MRI scan, dealing a blow to Arsenal’s title hopes.
However, the Gunners are today confident that Partey did not suffer a serious setback.
The MRI results have instead given the powerhouse the all-clear.
And he is expected to be in the starting XI when Arsenal travel to Everton next Saturday.
- Jon Boon
Pepe's Arsenal experiences
Nicolas Pepe has reflected on his time at Arsenal – insisting he has good and bad memories of his time in England.
"My time in England allowed me to evolve," he told RMC Sport.
"I got older, I had children so I matured a lot. I have had some very good experiences as well as some less good ones.
"It forged my mind and it serves me today!”
- Jon Boon
Fresneda deal
Arsenal could still move for teenage wonderkid Ivan Fresneda before the transfer window ends.
Fabrizio Romano told GiveMeSport: "At the moment, it is not that easy.
“But it’s true that Arsenal had conversations with his agents and it’s true that Arsenal are interested.
“It’s going to be important to understand what they can offer because Real Valladolid are prepared to accept less than the release clause.
“The release clause is €30m, but they’re prepared to accept around €15m (£13.1m). And they want the player to stay until the end of the season to help Real Valladolid to fight and stay in La Liga. Borussia Dortmund are offering that.”
- Jon Boon
Caicedo transfer request
Arsenal have denied they had any hand in encouraging Moises Caicedeo to hand in a transfer request.
The Brighton midfielder pleaded with his club on Instagram to let him leave, after the Gunners made their interest known.
Since, the Seagulls have reportedly turned down two bids for their star man believed to be £60m and £70m.
According to football.london, Arsenal contacted Brighton to let them know they were not involved in Caicedo's social media post.
And they want to keep a good relationship with the club – who they previously bought Ben White and, most recently, Leandro Trossard from.
- Jon Boon
Bamba deal 'postponed'
Arsenal will delay any move for Ibrahima Bamba until the end of the current season, according to a new report.
Sport Italia claim the Gunners are interested in bringing the midfielder to the club to bolster their squad.
However, they are in no hurry to firm up their interested with a bid – as they continue to chase Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
Napoli and Atalanta are also said to be targeting the Vitoria Guimaraes star.
- Jon Boon
Wonderkid chase
Arsenal are reportedly locked in a battle with crosstown rivals Spurs for the signing of wonderkid, Elye Wahi.
The North London clubs are one of a number of sides interested in the Montpellier talent, according to Foot Mercato.
The France U19 international, now 20, has scored seven times this season in Ligue 1 in just 18 games.
- Jon Boon
Still interested in Rice
Despite interest in Moises Caicedo, the Gunners still remain in the hunt for Declan Rice in the summer.
According to the Telegraph, paying a big transfer fee for the Ecuadorian will not stop them from making a move for the England international at the end of the campaign.
Any move for Rice could be worth around £70million.
Arsenal have reportedly had a £70million bid for Caicedo rejected for Brighton, who are holding out for £80million.
- Jon Boon
Partey fitness
Arsenal are confident Thomas Partey will be fit for next weekend’s clash against Everton.
That’s despite the star going off injured in yesterday’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.
Partey, 29, has been one of Arsenal’s standout players in this season’s unexpected title charge.
The former Atletico Madrid man has chipped in with two goals in 16 games from midfield.
But Partey gave Mikel Arteta a fright when he was forced off at half-time at the Etihad yesterday.
Albert Sambi Lokonga came on after Partey suffered a blow to his ribs.
And Arteta later confirmed that his No5 was set for an MRI scan, dealing a blow to Arsenal’s title hopes.
However, the Gunners are today confident that Partey did not suffer a serious setback.
The MRI results have instead given the powerhouse the all-clear.
And he is expected to be in the starting XI when Arsenal travel to Everton next Saturday.
- Kostas Lianos
More for Moi
Arsenal have submitted a second offer worth £70million in an attempt to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
But the Seagulls are understood to be standing by their decision not to sell Caicedo, 21.
The midfielder released a statement on Friday night urging his club to accept the Gunners' original £60m bid.
Chelsea had also already seen an offer worth £55m turned down by the south-coast giants.
However, Brighton responded to the Ecuador international's demand by urging him to stay away from training until after the January transfer window closes on Tuesday.
According to The Mail, Arsenal have returned with a second offer consisting of £60m plus £10m in add-ons
- Kostas Lianos
San with a plan
Arsenal flop Yaya Sanogo has finally found himself a club after joining Armenian outfit FC Urartu.
Sanogo, 30, joined the Gunners back in 2013 on a free transfer after his deal with Auxerre expired.
But the striker scored just one goal in 20 appearances for the North Londoners and eventually left to join Toulouse in 2017.
That came after loan spells with Crystal Palace, Ajax and Charlton, with the three short-term moves leading to a total of just four goals for the 30-year-old.
Three underwhelming seasons followed in Ligue 1, before the Frenchman joined Huddersfield in February 2021.
Just three months later, it was confirmed by the Championship outfit that his deal would not be extended.
Ever since then, Sanogo has been searching for a route back into football and now he has been given that chance as Urartu have taken a punt on the forward
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