Jack Wilshere is desperate to start contract talks with Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder, jack Wilshere is desperate for talks over a new Arsenal deal to resume. The midfielder has endured a horrific time with injuries over the past few seasons, but he has returned to shape this season, and his form is also improving. He laid on a 30 yards assist for Alexis Sanchez’s second goal in their 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Thursday, and his manager was impressed. Wilshere has just over 6 months left in his current Arsenal deal and can start discussing with other clubs from next month, however, the England midfielder wants to remain at the Emirates. Speaking via Sun Sport after the victory over Palace, Wilshere claimed “I spoke to the boss and he said he would speak to me, so lets see. I hope the deal gets done.” Arsene Wenger is also ready for talks of a new deal and claims contract talks would get under way from next month. “The situation is we need to sit down with him at the start of January as planned. There’s no delay. “I said we would sort out his situation at the end of December and so I told him we want to meet to talk about the future.”

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Premier League target pledges his future to Real Madrid

Manchester United and Chelsea have been dealt a major blow in their quest to sign Marco Asensio. The Spanish teenager has emerged as one of the most prodigious youngsters in the world over the past two seasons. Although he signed a new six years deal with Real Madrid in September, he was reportedly at risk of getting sold as Real Madrid consider a move for Neymar. The purchase of Neymar would require a significant outlay  from Real Madrid such that they would need to sell some of their own big name stars. Asensio is highly sought-after and reports were claiming that he would be sold to bring in a huge part of the required investment. However, Sun Sport is claiming that the teenager has pledge his future to the European  champions. Speaking to a Spanish media outlet, Asensio empathies with Zinedine Zidane for the tough decision he has to make about who plays, as they have a big team with good players. He went on to clarify his position at the club by claiming he was “happy at Real Madrid.”

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Arsenal set to move for former PFA Player of the Year next month

Arsene Wenger is planning a January swoop for Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez according to Sun Sport. The Algerian winger has been on Wenger’s radar for the past two seasons, but a deal has failed to materialise. Mahrez was close to leaving the Foxes last summer, but only AS Roma tabled an official bid which fell short of Leicester’s £45 million valuation. Mahrez current deal which he signed after their Premier League winning season of the 2015/2016 season pays him around £100,000 per week and runs until 2020. The Foxes would feel they have the advantage in any negotiations here and would be looking to keep him until the summer at least. Arsene Wenger is bracing himself for life without Alexis Sanchez. The Chilean’s current deal expires in less than six months, and there are reports that they may consider selling him next month. Arsene Wenger believes Mahrez has the quality to replace Sanchez. Mahrez had informed the club that they should listen to offers for his signature last summer, it is understood that he is still open to a move to a bigger club. He has no release clause in his current deal.

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Jose Mourinho claims he knows how Manchester United can stop Manchester City

Jose Mourinho claims that spending more money would help Manchester United stop Manchester City from running away with the Premier League title. The former Chelsea boss has already spent £300 million to try to rebuild the Red Devils since he was made manager before last season, but he claims it is not enough. The Red Devils fell 15 points behind Manchester City in the title race over the weekend following a hard fought draw with Burnley. Related: Manchester United close in on signing Brazilian wonderkid The gap could have been worse had it not been for Jese Lingard’s brace off the bench which helped the them to a point after Burnley had gone 2-0 up. According to Jose Mourinho “Manchester City buy defenders for the price of strikers” When he was reminded that the Red Devils have spent roughly £300 million since he took over last year, the Portuguese was quick to play down the outlay claiming it was “it is not enough.” He further claimed that the historically big clubs are usually punished in the transfer market because of their history. According to Talks Sport, he was asked of he intended to still spend big during the January transfer windows, but the Portuguese manager left the room without answering. The Red Devils have been linked with Malcom of Bordeaux this month.

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Everton set to complete £25 million move for attacker after he passed his medicals

Everton are all but set to announce the signing of Cenk Tosun from Besiktas. The Turkish attacker has been to the Toffees’ Finch Farm training base for his medical as well as agree personal terms. The attacker’s initial transfer fee is £20 million rising to £25 million according to Sun Sport. The Toffees have been looking to sign a replacement for Romelu Lukaku who left them to join Manchester United last summer, but they have not gotten their ideal target. Wayne Rooney who returned to the club from Manchester United has been their top scorer despite playing deeper most of the time. Related: Liverpool complete £75 million signing of Virgil van Dijk Ronald Koeman splashed the cash on the likes of Sandro Ramires and Nikola Vlašić, but they have failed to fill the boot left by Lukaku’s departure, with the former already on his way out. Tosun is German born, but represents the Turkish national team. He has netted 41 times in 96 appearances for the Turkish Super Lig side, including 4 goals in this season’s Champions League. Sam Allardyce has made a good start to his reign as Everton’s new manager, but wants Tosun to reduce the goal scoring burden on Wayne Rooney.

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Liverpool complete world record Virgil van Dijk deal

Liverpool have signed Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for a world record £75 million. Liverpool Football Club can confirm they have reached an agreement with Southampton for the transfer of Virgil van Dijk. Full story: https://t.co/tJy9vsGOen pic.twitter.com/L17A7UwqaU — Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 27, 2017 The Reds have been trying to take the Dutch man to Anfield since the last summer, however, they ran into some problems after the Saints accused them of tapping up the defender and they had to publicly apologize. Van Dijk also submitted a transfer request, but the Saints stuck to their decision not to sell him. Manchester City emerged as favourites to sign him next month after Pep Guardiola asked the Cityzens to sign the Dutch man as cover for the always injured Vincent Kompany. However, the former Celtic defender maintained that he would only join Liverpool, snubbing Chelsea and Manchester City in the Process. He has signed a new long term contract with the Reds, reportedly worth £180,000 per week, a salary that would make him the highest earner at the club. He has been given the number 4 jersey number and would join up with his new team mates on January 1st 2018. Liverpool fans have been delighted by this signing and are hoping they can finally solve their long standing defence problem.

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Arsenal’s £35 million bid for defender rejected

Arsenal would have to turn their attention elsewhere in their bid to add one more quality defender to their ranks after their approach for Medhi Benatia is turned down by Juventus. The Sun Sport is reporting that the Gunners made a bid of £35 million for the Moroccan defender, but Juve turned it down. Benatia has been the star of  Juventus’ defence this season following the sale of Leonardo Bonucci to AC Milan. The Moroccan has moved ahead of another Gunners’ target, Daniele Rugani in the perking order, and the Old Ladies do not see any reason to let him go at the moment. Arsene Wenger is looking to add a few more top defenders to his team as Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi are currently the only top defenders the Gunners have, but Wenger knows in other to compete with the likes of Manchester City, they need more depth. Benatia has a good standing in European football having cut his teeth initially with AS Roma in the Italian Serie A, before another stint in Germany with Bayern Munich.

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Chelsea’s boss refuses to rule out move for Chilean Star

Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte may have provided a hint that he is set to sign Bayern Munich midfielder, Arturo Vidal. The Chilean has been in fine form this season, and spent four trophy-laden years with Conte at Juventus, and they could be reunited again soon. Speaking after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Brighton on Boxing Day, Conte admitted that Vidal was a player he would love to go to war with, if he has the opportunity to. Vidal’s long term future could be outside the Allianz Arena after German publication, Kicker claimed the Bundesliga leaders would listen to offers for his signature. The two time Copa America winner has less than two years left on his current deal, and by the time it comes up for renewal, he would be 32 years old. Vidal won four consecutive Serie A titles in Italy alongside Conte, as well as a Copa Italia. Having started his European career at Bayer Leverkusen, he returned to Germany to join Bayern Munich two years ago. He has been a German League in every season he has played for the Bundesliga leaders. Vidal has started 11 games this season, netting 5 times and providing 2 assists.

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Championship clubs desperate to land Liverpool youngster who is available for Loan

Liverpool youngster, Ben Woodburn is not short of suitors after Jurgen Klopp decided he can leave the Reds on loan. The Welsh youngster is one of the most highly rated youngsters in the Premier League, but has found his path to the first team blocked by the performance of those ahead of him. Woodburn burst onto to the scene last season, when he became Liverpool’s youngest ever scorer with a goal against Leeds United in the League Cup. His career steadily progressed and he earned his first and a few more Welsh cap in the last world Cup qualifiers, scoring on his full Wales debut. He is highly regarded at Anfield, but Klopp wants him to make a temporary move in other to get more first team opportunities. According to Sun Sport, Woodburn is wanted by Sunderland, Norwich, Leeds United and Preston North End. His former national team manager, Chris Coleman who is now managing Sunderland is currently the favourites to land the teenager. The 18 years old signed a new long term deal at Anfield earlier in the year, and the Kops expect him to become one of their legendary local lads.

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Manchester United close in on the signing of Brazilian youngster

Manchester united are set to follow in the footsteps of their city rivals in signing their own Brazilian wonder kid. Daily Mail is reporting that United have entered talks with French side Bordeaux  for the signature of their Brazilian star, Malcom. The 20 years old has been in stunning form for them this season and has netted 7 goals in 18 games. He joined them from Corinthians last year, and has impressed in the French league. Jose Mourinho considers Malcom to be one of the best young players in Europe and wants to steal a match on his other suitors. Bordeaux have reportedly asked the Red Devils to pay £50 million for the attacker, but the Red Devils will only pay £33 million. Manchester City signed Gabriel Jesus last season, and the Brazilian has set the Premier League alight. His performance has made other teams to develop interest in signing young Brazilian players. The Red Devils would reportedly sign Malcom next month and loan him back to Bordeaux so he can continue to enjoy regular playing time. Malcom was born just six weeks before Gabriel Jesus, and reportedly has a gentle man agreement with Bordeaux that he would be allowed to leave if a big club comes.

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