ARSENAL are reportedly scouting FIVE strikers and one has been labelled as 'the next Erling Haaland'.
Reports claim that Dusan Vlahovic is also back on the list along with two England international's.
Meanwhile, Gunners legend Tony Adams believes that Bukayo Saka is only second to Lionel Messi.
And invincible winner Arsene Wenger has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
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Ten Hag 'jealousy'
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been accused of jealousy after bemoaning Arsenal's luck with injuries.
Sutton told BettingSites: “That could well be a bit of sour grapes maybe from Ten Hag.
"I don't think that you can say Arsenal have been lucky with injuries. The players have obviously been doing the right things and working hard.
"They'll be doing stuff pre-training to make sure they're conditioned and ready to play. And then warming down correctly after games.
"That's not to say Manchester United players aren't doing the same things but in some seasons you get more injuries than other seasons.
"But you know, as a consequence of Arsenal having that continuity while they're doing so well. Ten Hag has done well but he’s probably jealous to be looking and seeing Arsenal just miles ahead of them at the minute.”
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Rice is right
Arsenal are becoming more confident they will win the race to land West Ham star Declan Rice this summer.
Rice is also attracting interest from the Gunners' Premier League rivals Chelsea and Manchester United.
According to the Evening Standard the North Londoners are confident of winning the battle for the midfielder.
The 24-year-old is viewed as an ideal acquisition and fits Arsenal's recruitment model.
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Wilshere's Arteta advice
Arsenal hero Jack Wilshere urged his former team-mate and Gunners' manager Mikel Arteta to sign West Ham star Declan Rice.
The North Londoners' Under-18s boss told PA: "He’s a midfielder who can do anything. Anyone who supports any club would want Dec [Rice] to join.
"If I’m talking from a selfish point of view, in North London, I think he would be very good under Mikel’s watch. Mikel would develop him, bring him on even more and he would be massive for the team as well.
"I have had conversations with Dec and told him what he is doing in unbelievable, he is captain of a big Premier League club and is always learning.
"You have to be respectful to West Ham, that is his club, but his future is in his hands and it’s very exciting for him because he’s got everything with him now and he’s picking up more and more, he’s growing into this man who could play anywhere.
"I’m looking forward to wherever he goes. I hope it is Arsenal, it would be a massive signing and a perfect fit."
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Adams praises Saka
Arsenal legend Tony Adams claims Bukayo Saka is only second to Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi.
Adams told The Sun: "If there’s a better player in world football at the moment, someone who both scores and makes goals, the only one I can think of is Lionel Messi.
"Bukayo is absolutely on fire and the reason Arsenal are top of the table.
"Erling Haaland might be scoring hundreds of goals for Manchester City and Marcus Rashford is also having a phenomenal season for [Manchester] United.
"But Bukayo is, hands down, the Footballer of the Year because he was England’s best player at the World Cup and he’s been the best player for the team eight points clear at the top of the Premier League."
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Hall of Wenger
Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger became the first manager to enter the Premier League Hall of Fame alongside Manchester United great Sir Alex Ferguson.
Wenger said: "I am very grateful to have been selected for the Premier League Hall of Fame.
"We always wanted to give something special to the fans and when you have players capable of remarkable things, the most important thing for me is the obligation of perfection.
"I’d like to be known as someone who loved Arsenal, who respected the values of the club and left it in a position where it can grow and become even bigger."
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Arsenal's five guys
Arsenal are scouting five strikers, including two England internationals and “the next Erling Haaland”, ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to the Evening Standard, Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic is back on manager Mikel Arteta’s list.
Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Roma’s Tammy Abraham both “fit the mould” of what Arteta is looking for.
Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen is there too, and the fifth is the man many are comparing to Manchester City hotshot Haaland – and that is Atalanta's 6ft 3in Rasmus Hojlund.
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Arsenal 'lead race for Rice'
Arsenal are reportedly confident of beating Man Utd and Chelsea to Declan Rice.
The Standard claims Mikel Arteta is ready to launch a huge bid for the West Ham star this summer.
And he believes Rice already wants to link up with England pal Bukayo Saka at the Emirates.
United and Chelsea remain hopeful of putting up a fight but it's Arsenal who are in pole position.
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Granit Xhaka 'almost quit Arsenal'
Philippe Senderos claims Granit Xhaka came close to quitting Arsenal before turning into a key player.
He said: "Granit is a good friend of mine. I think everyone – including him – thought he was going to leave the club a couple of years ago.
"But he's had this massive turnaround, and that's down to his character; he's a leader both on and off the pitch.
"He's someone you want to follow, because he's going to put his heart and soul into everything he does."
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Iwobi lifts lid on Arsenal exit
Alex Iwobi has had his say on his Arsenal exit in 2019.
The Everton star revealed: "Arsenal just signed a new winger [Nicolas Pepe] and there were a few players there who were not ready to go.
"So they said 'we have received a bid for you, it's a high bid, we're not going to get this sort of money from anywhere else.
"It was a nudge, it's a winger as well someone who is probably going to play in your position. It's up to you sort of thing."
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Arsenal warned over Wahi fee
Arsenal will have to pay up to £26million to sign striker Elyi Wahi, Montpellier manager Michel der Zakarian has warned.
Mikel Arteta is keen on the young forward who has scored 12 times this term.
But Der Zakarian said: "The kid, he’s 20, and full of talent. That costs a lot. For me, minimum €25-30m.
"When you see the TV rights over there, England can buy him. It’s easier for them."
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Arsene Wenger joins Prem greats
Arsene Wenger has become the first manager, along with Sir Alex Ferguson, to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
He said: “I am very grateful to have been selected for the Premier League Hall of Fame.
“We always wanted to give something special to the fans and when you have players capable of remarkable things, the most important thing for me is the obligation of perfection.
“I’d like to be known as someone who loved Arsenal, who respected the values of the club and left it in a position where it can grow and become even bigger.”
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Fresneda ‘proud’ of Arsenal interest
Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda is “proud” to be linked with a move to some of Europe’s top clubs.
He said: “I’m proud but I always say it, I’m also at a big club, Valladolid.”
On his efforts to learn English, Fresneda added: “I have always valued studies with a view to the future, beyond football.
“I am a person who likes to learn languages.”
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Gunners legends dine out together
Arsenal icons including Ian Wright and Thierry Henry gathered for dinner this week.
The star-studded dinner contained several winners from Arsenal’s Invincibles team.
But can you guess who else was at the feast?
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Five alive for Super Mik
Arsenal are reportedly scouting five strikers, including two England internationals and “the next Erling Haaland”, ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Standard claims Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic is back on Mikel Arteta’s list.
England internationals Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Everton, and Roma’s Tammy Abraham, also both “fit the mould” of what he is looking for.
Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is there too, and the fifth is the man many are comparing to Man City hotshot Erling Haaland – 6ft 3in Rasmus Hojlund.
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