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Arsenal ‘eye defender Kostas Manolas as Thomas Vermaelen replacement’

The Gunners are prepared to lose club captain Vermaelen, with his 
contract running out and Manchester United offering £10million for his 
services.<br />
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However, the Belgians exit would leave Arsenal with just two senior 
centre backs in Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny, and Arsene Wenger
 is eyeing Manolas.<br />
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The 6’1” centre back has enjoyed a superb season with Olympiacos and 
earned plenty of plaudits during the World Cup for his dominant 
performances.<br />
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He is rated at about £8million but Arsenal would face competition 
from Juventus for his signature with the Italian side known to be keen.<br />
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Arsenal ‘eye defender Kostas Manolas as Thomas Vermaelen replacement’

Arsenal are interested in Olympiacos defender Kostas Manolas and could move for the 23-year-old of Thomas Vermaelen departs this su...

Liverpool make last-ditch attempt to lure Alexis Sanchez with £150,000-a-week contract offer

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The Barcelona playerer, who has refused to be part of a possible 
package deal which could take Luis Suarez to Spain, remains a key target
 for Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers.<br />
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However, Arsenal are in the driving seat for his signature, with the 
winger preferring a switch to London, but Liverpool aren’t keeping their tabs off.<br />
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According to Catalan newspaper AS, Liverpool could offer Sanchez a 
giant contract worth £150,000-a-week if he changed his mind and wanted 
to move to the Merseyside club.<br />
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Sanchez is currently on about £75,000-a-week at Barca, and while 
Arsenal have privately promised to go up to £135,000-a-week for the 
Chilean, they wouldn’t beat Liverpool’s offer.<br />
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The news comes amid talk that Barca are trying to hurry through the 
sale of Sanchez in order to have funds ready for their proposed signing 
of Luis Suarez.<br />
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Liverpool make last-ditch attempt to lure Alexis Sanchez with £150,000-a-week contract offer

Liverpool are set to make one final attempt to try and lure Alexis Sanchez by offering him a massive £150,000-a-week to move to Anf...

Alexis Sanchez cleared for Arsenal transfer as Barcelona try to raise fast Luis Suarez cash

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The Gunners have been in advanced negotiations for Sanchez in the last few days, but are yet to agree on a fee with Barca.<br />
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However, Spanish newspaper Vozpopuli, who broke the news of Arsenal’s interest in Sanchez, says a deal is getting close.<br />
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Barca chiefs want to offload the 25-year-old as soon as possible in order to raise funds for their £63million deal for Suarez.<br />
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Liverpool are believed to have initially accepted their bid for the Uruguay striker, but a payment plan has not been finalised.<br />
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The Reds want the cash up front but Barca can’t do that unless they can move Sanchez on quickly.<br />
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Arsenal’s opening £19.8million bid for Sanchez is still on the table,
 but Barca are keen to get a fee of about £26million for the Chilean.<br />
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Further negotiations are expected to take place over the weekend in a bid to find an agreement that everybody is happy with.<br />
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source: <a href="http://metro.co.uk/" target="_blank">metro news</a> <br />
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Alexis Sanchez cleared for Arsenal transfer as Barcelona try to raise fast Luis Suarez cash

Arsenal are inches away on a deal for Alexis Sanchez as Barcelona look to hurry through his sale – in order to raise funds for thei...

Mathieu Debuchy tells reporter he is leaving Newcastle United for Arsenal

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Debuchy has been linked with a switch to north London for the last few days with the club in need of a new right-back following Bacary Sagna’s exit to Manchester City.<br />
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And after reports emerged that Arsenal have had a £7.9million bid accepted for the player by Newcastle, the 28-year-old has confirmed he will be moving to the Emirates Stadium.<br />
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‘Yes, I will be joining Arsenal for next season,’ he told a reporter 
from TF1 television following France’s World Cup exit to Germany.<br />
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Debuchy refused to go into details about the move as he was leaving 
the pitch at the time, but the rampaging defender is now expected in 
London for a medical in the next few days.<br />
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Mathieu Debuchy tells reporter he is leaving Newcastle United for Arsenal

Mathieu Debuchy has confirmed he is set to sign for Arsenal after reports emerged that the Gunners have agreed a £7.9million fee wi...

Manchester United set to launch £65million transfer offer for James Rodriguez

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<b>Manchester United are set to launch an bulkious £65million bid for 
Monaco winger James Rodriguez – after his stunning World Cup 
performances.</b><br />
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The 22-year-old is one of the hottest cake in world football at
 the moment, after firing Colombia into the quarter-finals at Brazil 
2014, scoring six goals.<br />
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He only moved to Monaco last summer in a £45million deal, but reports
 in France say United will try to grab the player by offering Monaco a 
chance to bag a quick profit.<br />
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It’s claimed that the club will offer £65million for Rodriguez and 
are prepared to included lucrative bonuses which could take the final 
figure for the starlet to over £90million.<br />
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Monaco are cash rich and are under no immediate pressure to sell, but
 with Financial Fair Play regulations becoming increasingly tight, they 
could significantly adjust their balance sheet with this deal.<br />
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Any move would likely depend on whether Rodriguez tries to force a 
move – and he has previously admitted his love of English football.

Manchester United set to launch £65million transfer offer for James Rodriguez

Manchester United are set to launch an bulkious £65million bid for Monaco winger James Rodriguez – after his stunning World Cup perfo...