ARSENAL are reportedly planning for life after Thomas Partey with the midfielder expected to leave in January.
The Gunners are looking at Premier League stars Jacob Ramsey, Douglas Luiz, Joao Palhinha and Amadou Onana as potential replacements, according to reports.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are reportedly one of three clubs tracking teenage sensation Jobe Bellingham.
And the North London outfit have also been handed a huge boost in their Ivan Toney chase as Brentford director Lee Dykes has confirmed that the striker could leave in January for the right fee.
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Toney to leave Brentford 'very shortly'
Brentford have admitted Arsenal and Chelsea target Ivan Toney could move "very shortly".
The £100millon-rated England striker is reportedly "very excited" by interest from the Gunners as he returns from a betting ban next month.
And Bees' director Lee Dykes is expecting "lots of interest" for the 27-year-old in the January transfer window.
The one-cap star hit 20 goals last season as the type of natural finisher that Arsenal and Chelsea crave.
Dykes told Brentford's media team: “There should be interest, and maybe the time comes very shortly that Ivan moves on to another club.
“But they will have to pay a decent transfer fee to acquire his services because he is some talent."
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Gunners next five
Arsenal sit top of the table, but they will be well aware of a tough run of fixtures round the corner.
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Arsenal snap up Real Madrid scout
Arsenal have brought in former Real Madrid scout Paulo Xavier.
The Athletic have reported that Xavier has left his role with the Spanish giants – which he had held since 2017 – in order to join the North London outfit.
Xavier will will cover South America alongside two others in his new role with the Gunners.
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Toney wants Arsenal move
Arsenal have been linked with a deal for Ivan Toney and it would seem the Brentford star is keen on the move too.
According to Fabrizio Romano the Gunners are aware that Toney is keen on joining them in North London.
Speaking to Caught Offside, he said: “It’s not an easy deal because Brentford want important money or else they are more than happy to keep the player until the end of the season,
“I reported yesterday that Toney would be interested in joining Arsenal. Of course Arsenal are aware of Ivan Toney’s stance.
“It’s not about him telling Arsenal that he wants to join them, but of course they know the player would like to join.”
- By Joshua Hall
Havertz ready to shine at Arsenal
Kai Havertz is ready to build on his confidence and be a top performer for Arsenal after his big money move from Chelsea this summer.
There has been initial concerns over his ability when he arrived from Stamford Bridge for £65m in the summer window, but the German midfielder has now hit form.
Havertz was voted as Arsenal's player of the month for November and has scored three goals in his last five starts for the Gunners.
And now he has spoken about how he is ready to kick on thanks to help from manager Mikel Arteta.
Of course, my self-confidence suffered a bit from time to time. Nevertheless, I believe that I am now so strong that I can work my way out of such depths. You can’t please everyone anyway.
Sometimes they like you, sometimes they don’t like you – and I accept that. As long as the people around me are happy with me, that’s enough for me.
It was made clear to me from the beginning that everyone would give me the time to fit in well. And even after two or three bad games, the coach came to me and said: ‘Hey, everything is fine, soon something will click and then it will happen.’ And then the moment came.
Kai HavertzSky Sports Germany
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Liverpool are Arsenal's biggest threat says Bergkamp.
Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp has said he believes that Liverpool are the Gunners' biggest threat when it comes to the title race this season.
The non-flying Dutchman was speaking on the David Seaman podcast when he was asked who he thought would threaten Mikel Arteta's side the most.
Bergkamp revealed that he believes it will be Liverpool, citing their immense squad depth as the main reason.
He said: "I think Liverpool. I saw that game yesterday against Man Utd and they showed the [Liverpool] bench.
"I was like 'oh wait a minute – they've got him and him and him' and they are all injured.
"They all have to come back and if they come back at the right time then they might have a good chance to win [the league]."
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Arsenal handed Toney transfer boost after Brentford chief admission
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Ivan Toney after Brentford chief Lee Dykes has admitted that the England international could soon be on his way out of the club
Speaking to Brentford club media in an interview about the club’s recruitment process, he said: “Yes, there will be lots of interest in Ivan in January. Naturally, there should be.
“He was the third-highest Premier League goalscorer last season – one of them [Harry Kane] has gone to Germany now, so he’s up there as one of the best strikers in the division. He is in the top five in the world, in my opinion.
“So there should be interest, and maybe the time comes very shortly that Ivan moves on to another club.
“But they will have to pay a decent transfer fee to acquire his services because he is some talent.”
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Brentford interested in Kiwior
Brentford are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal centre-back Jakub Kiwior in January.
According to Calcio Mercato the Bees are keen on signing the Polish international in the winter window.
But they will face competition with Milan, Lazio, Napoli and Roma all reportedly keen on a deal too.
However despite the interest it is unlikely that anything will come to fruition.
The Gunners and Mikel Arteta are understood to be keen to keep hold of the 23-year-old.
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Arsenal target wins SPOTY
Arsenal transfer target Mary Earps has won this year’s Sports Personality of the Year.
The 30-year-old shot stopper helped lead the Lionesses to the World Cup final with her heroics in between the sticks.
Earps pipped Stuart Broad and Katarina Johnson-Thompson to the 70th edition of the prestigious annual award at MediaCity in Salford.
The Gunners had a record bid knocked back by Manchester United for Earps in the summer, but are said to still be keen on signing her in the upcoming windows.
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Gunners demanding £26m for youngster
Arsenal are reportedly demanding a huge fee for 20-year-old Charlie Patino as interest in the youngster hots up.
The young Gun is currently on loan at Swansea where he has made 17 league appearances this season scoring three goals and registering four assists.
And his red hot form and sky high potential is said to have attracted some of Europe's top clubs.
According to football scout Michele Fantini, the Gunners starlet is being monitored by both Juventus and Milan.
But he won't come cheap with Frantini telling TvPlay that Arsenal will demand around £26million for Patino.
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Ozil shows off body transformation
Mesut Ozil has undergone an incredible body transformation thanks to his hard work in the gym.
The former Arsenal star has been working out under the guidance of personal trainer Alper Aksac.
While he boasted a six-pack during his playing days, Ozil was always rather scrawny and one of his biggest weaknesses was his physicality.
Since retiring earlier this year the former Germany international has been a regular at the gym – and he has bulked up as a result.
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Xhaka reveals heartbreaking words to Arteta
Granit Xhaka has revealed the heartbreaking chat he had with Mikel Arteta after he was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy and booed by Gunners fans.
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder revealed he was ready to leave the North London club in 2019, but was convinced to stay by Mikel Arteta.
Speaking to The Athletic, he said: "I had many black days, sitting in my hotel room for away games, realising what had happened… I was completely devastated.
“The club showed me little respect even though I was the captain. It was clear they wanted to get rid of me as quickly as possible, apart from one person: Mikel Arteta.
"When I met him for the first time, my bags were already packed and I was about to hop on a plane.
"With my heart and soul, I had already left the club. I said to him, ‘The solution is for me to go’. Mikel told me he wanted me to stay."
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Agureo names title challengers
Sergio Aguero has named the teams that he think will push Man City for the title this season and there's no mention of Arsenal.
Despite the Gunners sitting top of the table and five point clear of the Cityzens, Aguero reckons his old side need to be worried about Man Utd and Spurs instead.
Speaking to Stake, he said: “You can never sleep on Man United at this stage of the season. They are one of the biggest threats to Man City’s Premier League title.
“I also think Tottenham are title contenders, who have improved a lot under Ange Postecoglou.
“Even despite their ups and downs, Newcastle are also in with a chance of the title as they always put up a fight.”
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Arsenal monitoring Jobe Bellingham
Reports have suggested that Arsenal are among three English clubs tracking Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe.
The 18-year-old has impressed with Sunderland this season scoring four goals and registering one assist in the Championship this term.
And now Ekrem Konur has reported that the Gunners, Liverpool and Chelsea all sent scouts to watch him play against Bristol City over the weekend.
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Berbatov likens Havertz to himself
Manchester United icon Dimitar Berbatov has has he believes that Kai Havertz plays in a similar way to how he used to.
When asked which modern-day player most resembles his play style, he said: "I don’t like comparing, but to answer the question, the first person popping into my mind is Kai Havertz.
"The Leverkusen link, but not because I came from Leverkusen and he came from Leverkusen.
“But he has that way of moving around the pitch and not necessarily in a way that he’s in a hurry.
“He’s watching, he’s studying, he’s taking his time. He has a good touch as well on the ball. So I like him to be honest and I wish him all the best at Arsenal.”
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Gunners to reject Kiwior approaches
Arsenal are reportedly expected to turn down any offers for Jakub Kiwior in January.
According to The Standard, The Gunners' defender is attracting a lot of interest from Italy.
It is said that AC Milan are interested in the 23-year-old, however Arsenal do not want to let their man go.
Kiwior has struggled for regular game time with the Emirates Stadium outfit since arriving from Spezia in last January.
However Mikel Arteta has recently begun to integrate him into the setup more with the Polish International starting two of Arsenal's last four games.
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Arsenal handed Solanke blow
Arsenal have been linked with a move for Dominic Solanke in the January transfer window as they look to bolster their attacking options.
The Gunners have the best defence in the league, but could need a goalscorer if they are to get their hands on some silverware come May.
Solanke has already netted nine times in the league this season, more than Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus combined.
But Cherries owner Bill Foley has made it clear that the club aren't willing to sell their star man this January when asked about the possibility of an exit in the winter window.
The door is closed and bolted shut.
Bill FoleyBBC Radio Solent Sport
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Toney wants Arsenal move
Arsenal have been linked with a deal for Ivan Toney and it would seem the Brentford star is keen on the move too.
According to Fabrizio Romano the Gunners are aware that Toney is keen on joining them in North London.
Speaking to Caught Offside, he said: "It’s not an easy deal because Brentford want important money or else they are more than happy to keep the player until the end of the season,
“I reported yesterday that Toney would be interested in joining Arsenal. Of course Arsenal are aware of Ivan Toney’s stance.
"It’s not about him telling Arsenal that he wants to join them, but of course they know the player would like to join."
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Khayon Edwards nets brace in Arsenal U21 win
Khayon Edwards, 20, netted a brace as Arsenal came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1 in last night's PL2 Division 1 clash.
Two goals after the break handed the young Gunners the win to leave them in fourth going into the Christmas break.
They are currently seven points behind league leaders Tottenham, who have won all nine of their games this season but are yet to play Arsenal.
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Sagna reveals condition for Arsenal to win the Premier League
Former Arsenal and Man City right-back Bacary Sagna has revealed the one condition for the Gunners to win their first Premier League title in 20 years; staying injury-free.
Speaking to Paddy Power ahead of Arsenal's table-topping clash with Liverpool, he said: "Arsenal have another chance this season to fight for the title.
"They have a good chance with Manchester City and Liverpool dropping points so if they manage to be consistent, and stay injury-free, they can win the league.
“They’ve showed some consistency and quality offensively and they have great control of every game they play. They are smart and when they have to win ugly, they can do that too.
"They have the quality, the players, the coach and the structure to allow them to perform, and they are performing at the moment.
“But it’s the consistency, the most consistent team will win the league because other teams will drop points. But at some point in the season, there are so many games in lots of competitions and that can be tiring.
“We also saw Arsenal tire towards the end of the last season, and when it mattered most last year, they struggled to meet their potential and they let Manchester City back into it.
“I can’t rule City out yet, they had an amazing season last year and surely, they’re going to get back to their best at some point.”
- By Tony Robertson
Arsenal boost in Toney transfer race after Brentford chief admission
Brentford have hinted that may be resigned to losing Ivan Toney after technical director Lee Dykes admitted it could soon be time to move him on from the Bees.
Speaking to Brentford club media in a deep-dive interview about the club's recruitment process, he said: "Yes, there will be lots of interest in Ivan in January. Naturally, there should be.
“He was the third-highest Premier League goalscorer last season – one of them [Harry Kane] has gone to Germany now, so he’s up there as one of the best strikers in the division. He is in the top five in the world, in my opinion.
“So there should be interest, and maybe the time comes very shortly that Ivan moves on to another club.
“But they will have to pay a decent transfer fee to acquire his services because he is some talent.”
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'Only Arteta wanted me to stay at Arsenal'- Xhaka
Granit Xhaka has opened on how he felt Arsenal gave him "little respect" after he was stripped of the club captaincy under Unai Emery before Mikel Arteta stepped in to save his Gunners career.
Speaking to The Athletic, he said: "The club showed me little respect even though I was the captain. It was clear they wanted to get rid of me as quickly as possible, apart from one person: Mikel Arteta.
"When I met him for the first time, my bags were already packed and I was about to hop on a plane. With my heart and soul, I had already left the club. I said to him, ‘The solution is for me to go’.
"Mikel told me he wanted me to stay. But I wasn’t sure. I remember speaking to my dad at the time. He told me, ‘Let’s go’. For the first time ever, he told me to run away. He said there was no future for me at Arsenal.’"
Xhaka of course stayed at the club until summer 2023, repairing his reputation and helping the club return to the Champions League.
He added: "I could not imagine myself playing for Arsenal again. I said to him, ‘I just want to be somewhere where the fans don’t boo me’. But he was so convincing.
"For the first time in my life, I took a decision without talking to my family first. I got up and said, ‘OK, I’ll stay’.
"We embraced and, from that day on, I returned to training and it was like nothing ever happened."
- By Tony Robertson
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