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EDDIE NKETIAH is set to STAY at Arsenal having been offered a whopping new contract according to reports. Nketiah, 22, had been linked with moving away on a free transfer this summer but it has now been reported he is set to sign a new five-year deal with the club which will see him earn around £100k per week. Meanwhile, Arsenal have requested that the Ghana football association do not include Thomas Partey in their squad. Elsewhere, the pathway for William Saliba's return could be clearing up as reports suggest that Arsenal want the Frenchman as part of the project. And reports suggest that summer target Lautaro Martinez has rejected a move to North London in the upcoming transfer market. SUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY Stay up to date with all the latest from the Emirates... Ian Tuckey just now Gunners linked to Molina Arsenal have bid for Napoli's Nahuel Molina, according to Spanish outlet Marca. The Argentina star was … [Read more...] about Nketiah’s £100k per week contract, Arsenal ‘pull plug’ on Partey, Saliba’s new deal, Martinez REJECTS Gunners – latest

MANCHESTER City are set to bank nearly £53m from the Champions League next season - before kicking a ball. And Spurs ’ return to Europe’s elite will add a minimum £37m into the N17 coffers - with the potential of earning more than £110m. But Arsenal and Manchester United will earn under £17m each, and a maximum of up to £26m for taking part in the Thursday-Sunday grind of the Europa League . And West Ham ’s second successive European campaign will see them struggle to make more than a relative pittance with just £7.9m guaranteed for their place in the Conference League . The financial importance of Champions League football was again made clear by the difference between the top four’s income projections and the rest. All four Prem sides get £13.26m purely as a participation payment, as well as a share of the £28.7m first half of the English TV “market pool”. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GUNNERS NEWS Nketiah's £100k per week … [Read more...] about Arsenal in huge financial blow for missing out on Champions League as Tottenham get transfer kitty boost of up to £110m

MIKEL ARTETA must decide whether William Saliba can become an Arsenal regular or cash in on the French international defender this summer. Three years after joining in a £27million move from Saint-Etienne, Saliba has yet to make a single appearance for the club. And with only two years remaining on his Emirates contract, he will not be allowed to spend yet another season out on loan and jeopardise his resale value. Marseille coach Jorge Sampaoli is eager to keep the 21-year-old centre-half who has been a revelation at the Stade Velodrome this season, helping the team to second place in the French League and into the semi-finals of the Uefa Conference League. And after making his debut for the senior French national team last month, Saliba is more than ready to stay at Marseille on a permanent basis. Yet Arsenal boss Arteta remains uncertain about the player’s ability to handle the demands of the Premier League as well as his character. Read More Arsenal … [Read more...] about Mikel Arteta must decide whether to sell William Saliba as Arsenal will not allow defender to go on loan next season

ARSENAL loanee William Saliba would be "upset" if he returns to the Emirates following his loan spell with Marseille, according to former Gunners skipper William Gallas. The 21-year-old Frenchman , who was signed by Arsenal for £27million, has been ever-present for the Ligue 1 side since joining at the start of the season. He has missed just one league match for Marseille and helped guide them to second in the table behind champions Paris Saint-Germain . They are also in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League, with Saliba's impressive displays earning him a call-up to the France national team squad. And Gallas, who spent four years at Arsenal between 2006 and 2010, feels Saliba should try and force a permanent move away from Mikel Arteta 's side for the development of his career. Speaking to Goal , he said: “I think they didn’t give him the opportunities at Arsenal, and I don’t know why. That’s why he moved on loan to Marseille. READ MORE … [Read more...] about William Saliba ‘will be upset’ if he returns to Arsenal following Marseille loan transfer, warns Gunners icon Gallas

FORMER Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre believes William Saliba needs ANOTHER loan spell away from the Emirates as he is not ready to feature at the highest level. The 21-year-old , currently on the books at Marseille, has been shipped off on loan three times since arriving in 2019 from Saint-Etienne. Saliba is yet to make his first team debut for the Gunners , but fans are hopeful he will be given his chance next season having impressed at Stade Velodrome. He has featured in 47 games in all competitions - helping Marseille up to second in the Ligue 1 table. His form earned him his France senior debut in March , but with his contract up in two years, there are fears he could be sold permanently if he isn't in Mikel Arteta's plans. Atletico Madrid are believed to be eyeing up a swoop for the youngster , with Diego Simeone a huge admirer of his. Read more on SunSport GUNNERS NEWS Arsenal 'must sign Umtiti to get Depay', Gabriel … [Read more...] about William Saliba is not consistent enough for Arsenal first-team, says Silvestre as he casts doubt over his future

WILLIAM SALIBA has dropped a hint on his Arsenal future with a teasing Instagram post with custom Nike shoes. The Gunners have left the No2 shirt open despite long-term servant Hector Bellerin set to return from his successful loan spell with Real Betis. Bellerin could be moved on in the summer to raise funds for a summer spend. And Ligue 1 Young Player of the Season Saliba , who donned the No2 shirt for Marseille during his loan, is set to return to North London. Interestingly, Saliba has got WS2 printed on the back of his new Nike shoes, suggesting that he may wear the jersey next season. Edu and Mikel Arteta need to persuade Saliba to stay at the club after he admitted that he's unsure where his future lies. READ MORE ON ARSENAL PREM KINGS Get Liverpool at 100/1, or Man City at 20/1 to win the Premier League title GUNNERS NEWS Nketiah's £100k per week contract, Arsenal 'pull plug' on Partey … [Read more...] about William Saliba drops hint on Arsenal future with teasing Instagram post after new squad numbers are released

BUKAYO SAKA revealed Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets left a lasting impact on him - and so too has Ed Sheeran. The Arsenal forward feature on the cover of GQ and was interviewed alongside his eldest brother Yomi. Saka was asked to name the greatest goal he has seen and the England international picked Messi's 2015 solo stunner against Athletic Bilbao. The Argentine icon famously picked up the ball from the halfway line, beat four players, cut in from the right, and slotted home. Saka, 20, said: “Because of the moment, I think I would say Leo Messi’s goal in the Copa del Rey final against Athletic Club. "The one where he dribbled everyone. Now that I play, I can see how hard it is to score that goal. READ MORE ON ARSENAL BIG BONUS Aston Villa vs Liverpool: New customers get £40 in FREE BETS - 18+ T&Cs apply GUNNERS NEWS Chelsea WIN reaction, Eddie Nketiah future LATEST, top four race back on … [Read more...] about Arsenal star Saka gives revealing interview to GQ about hardest rival, best goal he’s ever seen and love for Ed Sheeran

ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka revealed his first name means ‘God has added joy to my life'. Saka stated that his grandmother gave him that name so that he can add even more happiness to the family. The versatile midfielder was born in Ealing to Nigerian parents and grew up in Greenford where he learned his craft. Saka told GQ Style : “My grandma gave it to me because of its meaning. “It means ‘God has added joy to my life.’ She wanted me to add joy to the family, so she named me that… "Every time she called me, that’s probably what I meant to her.” Read More on Football GUNNERS NEWS Chelsea WIN reaction, Eddie Nketiah future LATEST, top four race back on BIG BONUS Aston Villa vs Liverpool: New customers get £40 in FREE BETS - 18+ T&Cs apply Saka has also been spreading a lot of joy at the Emirates as well ever since his senior debut in 2018. The England international has been on fire this season with … [Read more...] about Arsenal star Bukayo Saka reveals meaning of his first name which was given to him by his grandma from Nigeria

ARSENAL came inches away from opening the scoring against Southampton through Bukayo Saka but were denied by some stunning goalkeeping from Fraser Forster. Yan Valery gave the ball away with a reckless pass that was picked up by Eddie Nketiah inside Saint's own half and that created a dangerous situation for the hosts after 17 minutes. Odegaard was already celebrating. pic.twitter.com/MrpInVWkyz — Charles Watts (@charles_watts) April 16, 2022 Nketiah switched to Gabriel Martinelli down the right and the Brazilian produced a low cross to the far post where Saka was all alone in front of open goal. But the England international's shot was shockingly denied by a brilliant Forster who hurled himself towards his right corner and made the save on what looked like pure instinct. The Southampton keeper saved Ralph Hasenhuttl's side from such a certain goal that Martin Odegaard was seen celebrating just moments before the save. Odegaard appeared to open his arms … [Read more...] about Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka stopped by Southampton keeper Forster’s wonder-save… and Odegaard was already celebrating goal

ARSENAL fans sang Bukayo Saka's praises after a clip emerged showing him "bullying" Manchester United's Alex Telles on Saturday. The Gunners defeated United 3-1 at the Emirates thanks to goals by Nuno Tavares, Granit Xhaka and Saka, who dominated down the right wing. Different gravy. #afc pic.twitter.com/6L0UORtVdM — now.arsenal (@now_arsenaI) April 25, 2022 The versatile winger outmuscled the Red Devils' left-back Telles throughout the match and helped his team pick an important victory that helped them climb back up to fourth place. There was one specific moment when both men were vying over a long ball down the free-throw line and Saka nudged the Brazilian down the grass with ease before dribbling past Nemanja Matic. Fans were very impressed with the England international and the way he owned the flank over the shaky defence of United , who got one in when Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 100th Premier League goal. One Arsenal faithful tweeted: "Saka … [Read more...] about ‘Different gravy’ – Arsenal fans go wild as clip of Bukayo Saka ‘bullying’ Man Utd star Alex Telles goes viral