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ARSENAL AGREE DEAL FOR MERINO

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Real Sociedad for the signing of midfielder Mikel Merino. The Gunners are set to pay €33.5 million (£28.4 million) upfront, with an additional €5 million (£4.2 million) in potential add-ons.

Merino, 28, is expected to undergo a medical soon before finalizing the move by signing a long-term contract. Personal terms between the player and Arsenal have already been agreed, making the transfer close to completion. The Spanish international, who was instrumental in Spain’s victory at Euro 2024, where he played in all seven matches, is set to bolster Arsenal’s midfield options, slotting in as a No. 8.

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ARSENAL YOUTH ACADEMY: BREEDING GROUND FOR FUTURE STARS

In the heart of London, tucked away from the bustling crowds and the roaring cheers of the Emirates Stadium, lies a fertile ground not of soil, but of potential—The Arsenal Youth Academy. This prestigious institution has long been recognized as a crucible where the dreams of young footballers are forged into the reality of professional stardom. Through the years, the academy has not only been a testament to Arsenal’s commitment to the beautiful game but also a beacon of hope for aspiring talents dreaming of footballing glory.

The journey of an Arsenal youth academy player is one of rigorous training, disciplined lifestyle, and relentless pursuit of excellence. From as young as eight years old, talents are scouted and brought into a system that values not just skill and physical prowess, but also mental toughness and tactical understanding. Here, the young Gunners are molded, learning the values of teamwork, perseverance, and the distinct playing style that Arsenal is known for worldwide.

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Arsenal Players Were Ecstatic with the Win

This moment will reverberate throughout the years if Arsenal does what seems increasingly likely with each passing week. All of the best campaigns that win titles have those fleeting moments that set the course of fate: It was difficult not to feel that Reiss Nelson had conjured one as Arsenal’s substitutes and coaching staff piled onto the field in delirium. The Emirates stands were a blur of limbs and face rarely seen.

Against a Bournemouth team that, despite all odds, had led most of the game, Arsenal might have felt better about regaining parity from two goals down. However, in reality, a draw would never satisfy. It would have reduced Manchester City’s lead to three points and tipped the balance and momentum back in their favor. The fact was that they needed something when Martin Degaard stepped up to take their 17th corner with the seventh minute of added time almost up; how Nelson handed it out.

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BOURNEMOUTH VS ARSENAL PREVIEW: PROBABLE LINEUPS, TEAM NEWS

The new Premier League season will be three matchdays old when the weekend’s action kicks off. Newly-promoted Bournemouth will play hosts to an on-fire Arsenal side on Saturday, and the Cherries will hope to do what Brentford did to the Gunners last season, although the circumstances have changed for the away side.

Scott Parker will hope his players learned a valuable lesson from last weekend, as Manchester City ran riot at the Etihad. The Cherries found themselves three goals down at half-time, and the three points were only heading one way. The Bournemouth manager will hope to take lessons from that defeat and use it against Mikel Arteta’s side.

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ARSENAL MAINTAIN PERFECT PRE-SEASON RECORD

North London giants Arsenal still have a perfect pre-season record after their Florida Cup final encounter with Premier League rivals Chelsea on Saturday night. The Gunners made it five wins from five matches with the big victory over Chelsea.

Arsenal started their pre-season schedule this summer with an emphatic victory over fellow English team Ipswich Town thanks mainly due to the treble from former England junior international Eddie Nketiah.Nketiah scored a hat-trick in the first half on the way to a 5-1 win over League One club Ipswich Town. Albert-SambiLokonga also scored for the Gunners in the first half, while young striker Folarin Balogun scored the fifth and final Arsenal goal as a second half substitute.

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EVERTON DUO OUT OF ARSENAL CLASH

Two Everton players have been confirmed as sure absentees for the Arsenal game in the Premier League later this week. Hosts Arsenal take on Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night with either teams hoping to get the win that would take them closer to the leading pack in the chase for European football next season.

The Toffees will have to navigate the league encounter against the North London giants without the duo of Abdoulaye Doucoure and Jean-Philippe Gbamin.

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EVERTON QUARTET BACK FOR ARSENAL CLASH

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that he’s almost back to full complement of his team after four players returned to full training in time for the trip to face Arsenal on Friday night.

Ancelotti told reporters in his pre-match press conference ahead of the Arsenal game at the Emirates Stadium that the quartet of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Fabian Delph, Bernard and Yerry Mina are available for selection ahead of the Arsenal game.

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Luiz: Man City Loss was my Fault

David Luiz has accepted that he is the reason for Arsenal’s loss against Manchester City. In the match against Manchester City towards the end of the season, they lost to City 3–0, with the defence (led by Luiz) not up to mark, and at fault for all three of the goals Arsenal went on to concede.

With his performance at the match, many have said that he will be not having any furthermore future at Arsenal. His contract will be coming to an end at this season but the player wishes to stay at North London for one more season, and the fact that he was instrumental in bringing fellow Brazilian Gabriel to the club seems to suggest he will still be plying his trade at the Emirates for a few more months yet.

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ARSENAL FIGHT SPURS FOR BARISIC

Both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have registered an interest in Rangers left back Borna Barisic, with the North London rivals set to battle it out for the talented youngster. Spurs will make a move for the £22 million rated defender in the summer as they prepare for the imminent departure of Jan Vertonghen, whilst the Gunners are hoping to reshape their squad around players like Barisic.

Ventroghen will be out of contract at the end of the season and the Belgium international has refused to sign a new deal with the club. He will be a free agent at the end of the season, and his time with the club has come to a natural end.

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Hargreaves: Ceballos the new Fabregas

Former Manchester United ace Owen Hargreaves has said that Daniel Ceballos has similar traits to ex-Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas. The Spaniard has endured a mixed campaign with the Gunners on loan this season but he has earned a regular run of matches following the club’s return from the winter break.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Hargreaves said that Ceballos has similarities to Fabregas in the style of play, although he tends to struggle against teams where he can’t have much of the ball. He said: “He’s a flair player, he’s like Cesc [Fabregas], not as good, but like Cesc. The performances where he was brilliant was against Burnley, where Burnley don’t have much of the ball, and Newcastle, who also don’t have much of the ball. But he went to Anfield and really struggled because of the intensity of the game. Arteta’s done a good job in finding the perfect blend in the right game.”