ARSENAL winger Nicolas Pepe has reportedly completed his medical ahead of a move to Besiktas.
Elsewhere, Jorginho is in line for a shock move to Fenerbahce this month.
Meanwhile, the Gunners have been dealt a major injury blow as midfielder Thomas Partey is expected to be sidelined for THREE MONTHS.
The Ghana national team confirmed reports that Partey had picked up a significant problem during training with the Gunners.
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Star boy Saka's birthday
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka turns 22 today.
Saka's remarkable rise in a Gunners shirt saw him become a regular first team member in 2019, when he was just 18 years old.
He has since gone onto make 184 appearances for The Gunners, scoring 40 times and registering 42 assists.
Last week, he was rewarded for his stellar 2022/23 season with the PFA Young Player of the Year award.
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Jorginho linked with Fenerbahce
Arsenal star Jorginho is in line for a shock move to Fenerbahce this month.
According to Football Whispers, the Turkish giants are very keen to sign the midfielder.
The Turkish summer transfer window remains open until September 15 and Fener are preparing another Premier League raid after signing Fred from Manchester United
The same report adds that the Super Lig giants and the Gunners are in negotiations over a deal worth between £6million and £6.8m.
The Italy international has been offered a two-year contract with an option for a further year.
Personal terms will not be an issue either, with Fenerbahce's bid seeing the 31-year-old earning a salary of £3.4million per year.
- By Kostas Lianos
Jurrien Timber injury update
Arsenal star Jurrien Timber underwent successful knee surgery two weeks ago and is now in the “recovery phase”.
Timber was in attendance for the Gunners' Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday.
According to Football London, the centre-back was using two crutches.
Asked how he was feeling, the Netherlands international replied: “Good, good.”
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- By Kostas Lianos
Thomas Partey injury
Arsenal ace Thomas Partey has dealt manager Mikel Arteta another blow by suffering a hamstring injury that may keep him out for three months.
The Ghana national team confirmed rumours that Partey picked up a significant problem while training with the Gunners.
The North Londoners declined to comment but initial reports have claimed the midfielder had torn a hamstring and was facing a long spell on the sidelines.
The Ghana international's absence will be a major disappointment to Arteta as his redeployment as a hybrid right-back is crucial to the Spanish tactician's new playing system.
Arsenal already lost Jurrien Timber to a serious knee injury he suffered in their opening game of the season.
- By Kostas Lianos
Nicolas Pepe exit
Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe has changed his mind about his future and is now close to an exit from the Emirates.
And so Pepe underwent a medical at Besiktas, according to L'Equipe.
The Gunners' ex-record signing has fallen out of favour under manager Mikel Arteta.
The North Londoners are now set to earn a small transfer fee from the winger's departure.
- By Kostas Lianos
Show goes on
Footage shows Manchester United legend Roy Keane's incredible reaction to allegedly being headbutted by a fan – with the pundit shrugging off the "attack" and joking on camera just minutes later.
Keane was seen chatting and laughing with Arsenal star Declan Rice as they went live for a post-match interview.
The consummate professional looked relaxed as Rice talked about Arsenal's 3-1 win over United – and even joked that the midfielder's strike should have been ruled an own goal
But the ex-Republic of Ireland international was left "shaken" after he was allegedly headbutted by a fan, sources said.
Fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards was then seen pinning a man against a wall during a confrontation inside the Emirates yesterday.
- By Kostas Lianos
Gary Neville's 'tears'
Manchester United legend Gary Neville was spotted “crying” during Sunday’s defeat to Arsenal – but all was not as it seemed.
Neville appeared to be taking the 3-1 loss to the Gunners harder than most after being filmed “crying” while commentating on Sky Sports.
The pundit talked into the microphone as fans exited the Emirates with a sorrowful look on his face.
That’s because cheeky Gooners who filmed Neville had actually added a “crying” filter to the footage.
The resulting film then made it look like the ex-England international was in floods of tears when actually he was fine.
Man Utd legend Gary Neville spotted ‘crying’ during Arsenal match – but is all as it seems?
- By Kostas Lianos
Ramsey on Johnson move
Arsenal hero Aaron Ramsey joked he was unhappy with Brennan Johnson's £47.5million deadline-day move to Tottenham.
Cardiff star Ramsey spent 11 years with the Gunners between 2008-2019 which included two FA Cup final-winning goals for the Gunners.
But the 32-year-old reignited his North London rivalry with old foes Spurs after Johnson made the big-money switch from Nottingham Forest last Friday.
When asked about his fellow Wales international's transfer, Ramsey quipped: "I wish it weren't to Tottenham!"
- By Kostas Lianos
Gabriel Jesus speaks out
Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus refused to let a second knee operation wipe the smile from his face despite feeling like s**t when he was told the news.
The first day after I knew I needed another operation was really s**t. I was completely fine at the end of last season. I went on holiday in the summer and felt nothing.
When I came back for the first week of pre-season, still nothing. Then I started to feel that my knee wasn’t 100 per cent , but I was still able to keep playing and training.
But then we hit a point when I couldn’t run or move and that’s when I decided to have surgery and that was that. It was tough to take at the time but the next day you realise you have to smile and keep fighting.
God has given me a blessedlife, he lets me wake up every morning. I can walk and smile so there is nothing to complain about. Just be grateful and believe in good things.
So what happened to me was unlucky but now I’m back and finding my rhythm again. I’m feeling stronger and I’m happy.
Gabriel Jesus
- By Kostas Lianos
Peter Schmeichel slams Onana
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel was "shocked" after the Red Devils' 3-1 defeat against Arsenal and criticised Andre Onana after a late goal from Declan Rice.
I’ve got no words…I’m shocked.
It’s a terrible way to lose a game. United defended so badly for the corner at the end.
Declan Rice had so much time and the goalkeeper should save it.
Peter Schmeichel
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Most electrifying entrance
Arsenal fans have hailed WWE legend Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson after their dramatic win over Manchester United.
The Gunners came away with all three points thanks to late goals from Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus to secure a 3-1 victory.
The North Londoners' fans believe a simple half-time theme song helped the team on their way to beating their bitter rivals.
With the score level going into the break, the theme tune of The Rock could be heard.
Taking to social media, the Gooners hailed the Hollywood megastar for contributing to the win for Mikel Arteta's side.
- By Kostas Lianos
Penalty denial explained
Premier League referees' chiefs have backed every key decision made in Arsenal’s controversial 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday.
The first controversy came when Kai Havertz went down after darting between United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Casemiro.
Ref Anthony Taylor blew swiftly and pointed to the spot, only for the Wythenshawe-based official to change his mind after being sent to the pitch-side screen for an Off Field Review.
VAR official Jarred Gillett recommended a review after Taylor told him he had given the offence for a trip by Wan-Bisaka, clipping Havertz’ left heel.
The video of the incident showed clear distance between the right-back's foot and the Germany international, who was then felt to have inadvertently instigated the subsequent contact by moving his left leg off a straight line – as Taylor agreed when he took his second look at the clash.
- By Kostas Lianos
Fenerbahce target Jorginho
Arsenal star Jorginho is in line for a shock transfer to Fenerbahce this month.
According to Football Whispers, the Turkish giants are very keen on the midfielder.
The Turkish transfer window remains open until September 15 and Fener are now preparing another Premier League raid after signing Fred from Manchester United
The report adds that the Super Lig giants and the Gunners are in negotiations over a deal worth between £6million and £6.8m.
The Italy international is said to have been offered a two-year contract with an option for a further year.
Personal terms will not be an issue either, with Fenerbahce's offer seeing the 31-year-old earning a salary of £3.4million per year.
- By Kostas Lianos
Jurrien Timber latest
Arsenal star Jurrien Timber underwent successful knee surgery two weeks ago and now in the “recovery phase”.
Timber was in attendance for the Gunners match against Manchester United on Sunday.
According to Football London, the centre-back was still using two crutches.
Asked how he was feeling, the Netherlands international responded: “Good, good.”
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Roy Keane's words
Witnesses revealed Roy Keane's words as Micah Richards restrained an alleged attacker during the game between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates.
They told the Express: "The fan seemingly tried to headbutt Roy Keane. I then saw a mark between his eyebrows.
"Micah Richards stepped in and pushed the fan back against the door. I heard the altercation and I was shocked to see the individuals involved.
"Richards was very forceful at keeping the fan from attacking Keane and neither their security nor the door security could split the two apart. Keane was asking nearby staff to call the police."
- By Kostas Lianos
Roy Keane incident
A 42-year-old man was arrested after Roy Keane was allegedly headbutted during the Arsenal and Manchester United game.
Footage emerged from inside the Emirates showing Sky Sports colleague Micah Richards pinning a fan against a wall during an altercation on Sunday.
Keane and Richards were left shaken following the confrontation, Sun Sport understands.
The Sky Sports pundits had been waiting for a lift at the top of the West Stand during the closing minutes of the match when the altercation broke out.
They had been making their way from a studio down to the pitchside to give their post-match thoughts as part of Sky Sports' coverage.
The pair then tried to race back to the studio after Alejandro Garnacho scored what was thought to be United's winner, before the goal was ruled out by VAR for an offside.
The former Republic of Ireland international is then alleged to have been confronted by the man, before Richards stepped in and appeared to grab the fan by the collar.
- By Kostas Lianos
Arsenal fixtures changed
Arsenal’s Premier League game at Everton has been switched from Saturday September 16 to the following day.
Newcastle’s match against Brentford has been moved forward a day due to their Champions League game against AC Milan on Tuesday September 19.
The Magpies were due to play the televised game on the 17th at 4:30pm.
But the Gunners will now play in that slot, with the Toon taking the North Londoners’ tea-time Saturday kick-off.
- By Kostas Lianos
Thomas Partey injury
Arsenal ace Thomas Partey has dealt manager Mikel Arteta another blow by suffering a hamstring injury that could keep him out for three months.
The Ghana national team confirmed rumours that Partey had picked up a significant problem while training with the Gunners.
The North Londoners declined to comment but initial reports claimed the midfielder had torn a hamstring and was facing a long spell on the sidelines.
the Ghana international's absence will be a huge disappointment to Arteta as his redeployment as a hybrid right-back is crucial to the Spanish tactician's new playing system.
Arsenal had already lost Jurrien Timber to a serious knee injury he suffered in their opening game of the season.
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Nicolas Pepe exit
Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe has changed his mind about his future and is now close to an exit.
And so Pepe is undergoing a medical at Besiktas, according to L'Equipe.
The Gunners' former record signing has fallen out of favour under manager Mikel Arteta.
The North Londoners are now set to earn a small transfer fee from the winger's move.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Last bit from Jesus
Jesus has also admitted that he is relishing the challenge from Eddie Nkeitah for his spot in Arsenal's first team.
He said: “I have been a big fan of Eddie’s from my first day at the club because the way he works and trains is amazing.
“It’s not easy to come through the academy and fight for a first team place at a massive club like Arsenal, so congratulations to him for achieving that.
“He’s doing so well and he deserves to be called into the England national team.
“For me, it’s good to have competition for my place. You need that for every position and for sure Eddie is making me better and I am making him better as well.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Jesus praises win
Jesus has also heaped praise on Arsenal's win over Manchester United as well as suggesting that there were some "bad decisions" by the referee.
He says: “When you play a massive game against a tough opponent like Manchester United, it’s always up and down.
“We conceded a goal, we came back, we had a penalty, we didn’t have a penalty and in my opinion there were some bad decisions by the referee.
“Even with United’s disallowed goal for offside, maybe there was a foul on me before that.
“But then the game changed again, we scored two late goals and we won. That’s the Premier League and why it is the toughest league in the world.”
- By Henry Tomlinson
Jesus refused to let surgery get him down
Gabriel Jesus refused to let a second knee operation wipe the smile from his face despite feeling like s*** when he was told the news.
He admitted: "The first day after I knew I needed another operation was really s***. I was completely fine at the end of last season. I went on holiday in the summer and felt nothing.
"When I came back for the first week of pre-season, still nothing. Then I started to feel that my knee wasn’t 100 percent, but I was still able to keep playing and training.
Credit: Alamy "But then we hit a point when I couldn’t run or move and that’s when I decided to have surgery and that was that.
"It was tough to take at the time but the next day you realise you have to smile and keep fighting.
"God has given me a blessed life, he lets me wake up every morning. I can walk and smile so there is nothing to complain about. Just be grateful and believe in good things.
"So what happened to me was unlucky but now I’m back and finding my rhythm again. I’m feeling stronger and I’m happy."
- By Henry Tomlinson
Jorginho offered exit
Jorginho could be on his way out of Arsenal less than a year after joining the club.
According to the Express, the midfielder is gaining interest from Turkish side Fenerbache.
- By Henry Tomlinson
Pepe on way out
Nicolas Pepe has reportedly changed his mind about his future and is now close to an exit from Arsenal.
The winger is undergoing a medical at Turkish side Besiktas, according to L'Equipe.
The former £72million man's sale will see the Gunners earn a small transfer fee.
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Arteta hails coolness of hero Rice
Mikel Arteta reckons Declan Rice was the coolest man in the Emirates when he scored his crucial stoppage time goal to help Arsenal beat Man United.
The midfielder netted in the 96th minute to score his first goal for the club with a perfectly executed set-piece routine.
And Arteta said: “We did that on the training ground yesterday, but then your heart rate was at 80 and in that moment of the match it’s 190.
“To produce the same level of quality in that moment when the pressure is on is just unique. You need to have that quality, that sense and composite. Declan showed it today and he was outstanding.
“He’s a great kid with a good mixture between being extremely demanding with everybody and himself, having a lot of banter and being around the staff and the boys in a really humble way. So he’s fitting in brilliantly.
“When you look at how a holding midfielder needs to dominate his area and break up play he gelled the team together when they were a bit stretched. Then he produced that magic moment to win us that game.
“When you see the technical ability he has and how he executed that goal, I am sure he can add more goals.
“He has a shooting and accuracy with both feet, the power he generates and the timing to arrive in the box are all there.”
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