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Mykhaylo Mudryk has informed Shakhtar Donetsk that he wants to join Arsenal this month, 90min understands, with the Ukrainian side set to meet both the Gunners and Chelsea in the coming days. The winger has consistently flirted with Arsenal over the past few weeks, posting videos of himself watching the Gunners, but he is yet to be granted his dream transfer as Arsenal's opening bid for his services was rejected. An improved bid was soon launched, with Arsenal indicating a willingness to pay €70m for the 22-year-old, who is valued at closer to €90m by Shakhtar. Complicating things has been interest from Chelsea. Sources have told 90min that the Blues are due to meet Shakhtar director Darijo Srna in the coming days to discuss the terms of a deal for Mudryk. Srna is also due to meet Arsenal to continue negotiations, with the Ukrainian giants adamant that any sale would have to include an enormous up-front payment to convince them to do Business . Mudryk is aware of interest from C...

The Premier League action never stops. Gameweek 19 is done and dusted, having produced some significant results at both ends of the field to give fans plenty to remember...unfortunately for the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea. Here's a look back at the best goals on offer this week. 1. Aleksandar Mitrovic vs Leicester Mitro's best @premierleague seasons: 15/16: 11 goals . 18/19: 11 goals . 22/23: 11 goals already. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LoGHNDzban — Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) January 4, 2023 What a finish from Mitrovic and what a ball from Willian. Everything about Fulham's solitary strike in their 1-0 win over Leicester was sensational, with the Serb on track to shatter his previous Premier League goals coring record. 2. Casemiro vs Bournemouth A first Old Trafford goal for @Casemiro! 😍#MUFC || #MUNBOU — Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 4, 2023 Casemiro might be an elite defensive midfielder, but he really knows where the back of the net is. His movement for this s...

Southampton have confirmed the signing of Croatian World Cup star Mislav Orsic from Dinamo Zagreb on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 30-year-old was an integral part of the Croatia side which finished third in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, scoring in the third-place play-off win over Morocco. Speaking about the signing in a press release, new Saints manager Nathan Jones expressed his joy at making the signing early in the month: “Mislav is a significant addition to our squad and I’m delighted we have been able to get him in so quickly this month. “He’s a serious attacking threat and I’m sure anyone who has followed his progress or saw what he achieved at the World Cup will realise the talent he has. We’re excited to have him here.” Orsic also stated his delight at moving to St. Mary's, saying that it's a dream to play in the Premier League : “I feel very happy to be here, I think it’s a dream for every Football player to come to play in the Premier League and I’m here, I’m ...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta addressed the media on Saturday ahead of the Gunners’ trip to Oxford in the FA Cup on Monday night. 14 trophies makes Arsenal are the most successful club in the history of the competition, with Arteta himself delivering their most recent triumph in 2020. The boss spoke primarily about topics around the Game , but was also asked for an update on any transfer Business , as well as his behaviour on the touchline in Arsenal ’s draw with Newcastle. Team news vs Oxford “No, there’s no worries.” Thoughts on Oxford “It’s always tricky, I’ve played there a few times and have experienced very difficult matches, so it will be difficult. We have to take the competition and the opponent very seriously and play well, to a high level to win the match. “It will be difficult. From what we’ve seen they’ve played in different ways, and result-wise as well they’ve had a bit of everything. It’ll be a very special night and everybody will raise their level and it will be toug...

Liverpool look like they will be going for a very clean and modern look next season after their 2023/24 home kit was leaked online . The ever reliable Footy Headlines have obtained images of the new strip complete with Nike tags, and it has strong leanings towards the club’s History . The shirt will be plain red with a simple white trim that is reminiscent of great Liverpool kits of both the 1970s and 1990s. 🔴▫📸 𝑼𝒑𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆:Liverpool 23-24 Home Kit Leaked [@KB2X]: https://t.co/f4FkYk3ynr — Footy Headlines (@Footy_Headlines) January 8, 2023 Liverpool wore a very similar kit in their 1960s and 70s heyday, when they rose to become the dominant club in both England and Europe. It should also invoke memories of the Reebok Liverpool kit in 1998-2000, when players like Michael Owen, Robbie Fowler and Patrick Berger made up an eye-catching and exciting team, yet one that failed to live up to its full potential under Gerard Houllier. The kit will continue to feature the '97' logo ...

90min  is the home of the PFA Vertu Motors Fans’ Player of the Month Award for the 2022/23 season. Each month, you can vote for your favourite players across five divisions of English football, for the chance to win incredible prizes, including the opportunity to present the award to the winning player. Your Premier League nominees for December are... 1. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) Saka's been in superb form / Steve Bardens/GettyImages Appearances: 2 Goals: 2 Assists: 0 After putting in a solid shift at the World Cup, Bukayo Saka returned to Arsenal in scintillating form. The young winger scored twice at the end of December - an equaliser at home to West Ham and the opener away at Brighton - as the Gunners maintained their title charge. 2. Martin Odegaard (Arsenal) Odegaard has stepped up a level / Visionhaus/GettyImages Appearances: 2 Goals: 1 Assists: 3 Lining up next to Saka has been Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, who has come on leaps and bounds since taking the armband on...

Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot has confirmed he is in talks with the club over a new contract . The 23-year-old's current Old Trafford contract was due to expire in June, but United recently activated a 12-month extension clause to extend Dalot's stay - something the club also did with Marcus Rashford, Fred and Luke Shaw. 90min previously revealed that United hope to negotiate a new long-term contract with Dalot, with the Portuguese international a firm favourite of manager Erik ten Hag, and the player himself has now revealed that talks are underway to find an agreement that will 'benefit' both parties. “We are in a position to say that we are negotiating [my contract ] and how both parties will benefit, but it is no secret that I am happy to be here. I love this club, I love to play for this club so we will see how things go," Dalot told The United Stand YouTube channel. "Progressively we are in a good direction as a team, for me this is the mos...

90min  rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Real Madrid have joined Bayern Munich and Manchester United in the race to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer. He could cost €100m even though his contract expires in 2024. ( Todofichajes ) Barcelona forward Memphis Depay is being targeted by Atletico Madrid as a replacement for Joao Felix , who is on the verge of joining Chelsea on loan for the rest of the season. ( Fabrizio Romano ) Another Barcelona player linked with an exit is Eric Garcia , who is said to be the subject of interest from Arsenal . The defender previously worked under Gunners boss Mikel Arteta during their time together at Manchester City. ( Fichajes ) While Jude Bellingham remains Liverpool 's top midfield target, the Reds are also interested in Borussia Monchengladbach star Manu Kone . ( Football Transfers ) Atalanta and Netherlands star Teun Koopmeiners has played down a move to Liverpool despite...

We're not even halfway through the January transfer window and Joao Felix has already been confirmed as Chelsea's fourth signing of the month. The Blues beat out the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United to secure Felix's loan for the remainder of the season, with Graham Potter in desperate need of attacking reinforcements. Chelsea are struggling under their new boss and they were put to the sword by Manchester City at the weekend. There's little to no hope of silverware this term, with Potter's side currently languishing in mid-table. Nevertheless, there's hope that the mightily gifted Felix could propel the west Londoners during the second half of the season. The Portugal international has flashed his talent at Atletico Madrid, but Diego Simeone's vintage ideals have prevented Felix from developing at the rate many expected. Now's his chance to reignite his club career in the Premier League and Chelsea fans will be keen to see their shiny new toy in ...

90min  rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Barcelona would be interested in bringing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to the club just six months after leaving for Chelsea. However, they would prefer the Blues to waive a transfer fee or sanction a loan, while Memphis Depay would have to leave the club to make space on the wage bill. ( AS ) The arrival of Joao Felix on loan will not change Chelsea 's plans to up their interest in Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram . RB Leipzig Christopher Nkunku will also join up with the Blues at the end of the season. ( Fabrizio Romano ) Felix is likely to return to Atletico Madrid this summer in a move which suggests Diego Simeone's time at the club is coming to an end. ( Daily Mirror ) While a contract extension is expected to be agreed shortly, Lionel Messi has not yet confirmed that he will be renewing his deal with PSG. Barcelona and Inter Miami remain interested. ( L...

Fantasy Football Hub is purpose-built to turn FPL managers into FPL winners. From their industry-leading tools to the experts who reveal their teams every Game week, it's no surprise tens of thousands of managers gain the edge with the Hub every season. Join the  Hub  today and, if you don't win your mini-league, you'll get your money back.  Terms and Conditions apply . FPL Gameweek 20 rolls around with four sides facing two fixtures rather than the usual one: Manchester City, Spurs, Crystal Palace and Manchester United. That makes the captain decision more crucial, including a potential Triple Captain decision. FPL Double Gameweek 20: Long-term transfers Harry Kane vs Arsenal (H) & Manchester City (A) Ordinarily, Harry Kane would be a firm favourite in the captain conundrum, given his sensational form this season. He’s on for his best ever season, with 15 goals and four assists at the halfway point and only 17 points behind Erling Haaland. However, there’s a very good...

90min  rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Lionel Messi is expected to be offer ed a whopping £245m-a-year move to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal, the rivals of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, if he does not extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain . (Mundo Deportivo) The French side are braced for the departure of another forward, Pablo Sarabia , after accepting a bid from Wolverhampton Wanderers . (AS) Chelsea are considering lodging an offer for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as they look for alternatives to Benfica's Enzo Fernandez. (The Guardian) Arsenal have reignited their interest in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic , who is understood to be valued at around £98m. (LA Repubblica) The Gunners aren't alone in their chase of Vlahovic , however, with Bayern Munich the latest side to register their desire to sign the Serbia international. (TuttoJuve) Manchester United are prepared to sell Aaron Wan-Bissaka and ...

Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has suggested that concerns over Mykhaylo Mudryk's price tag has led to delays in their negotiations over the Shakhtar Donetsk forward. The Gunners have been chasing Mudryk for weeks but saw two offers knocked back by Shakhtar, who have publicly warned suitors that they would only entertain bids of around €100m, similar to the fees paid for Jack Grealish and Antony by Manchester City and Manchester United respectively. Talks remain on between the two sides and 90min understands an agreement is closer than ever, with Arsenal indicating a willingness to increase their offer and provide the significant up-front payment that Shakhtar have been demanding. While all this has been going on behind the scenes, Mudryk has openly admitted his desire to join Arsenal. He has been flirting with the Gunners on social media for months, publicly expressing his wish to move to the Emirates and telling those in charge at Shakhtar that he wants to be sold. Mu...

West Ham remain keen to bring in a new central defender in January, 90min understands, with Udinese's Rodrigo Becao one of a number of players under consideration. Interest in Everton's Michael Keane was previously revealed by 90min, with West Ham keen to strengthen their options at the back despite bringing in promising Sao Paulo prospect Luizao at the beginning of the month. David Moyes' desire to add further depth is perhaps an indication that the Hammers are prepared to allow Craig Dawson to join Wolves - 90min followed up on the interest from Julen Lopetegui's side on Friday morning - if the terms are right, though it's likely a move will only be sanctioned once a replacement has been sourced. As it stands, Moyes isn't close to making a signing, despite the interest in Becao, but the Scot did confirm in his latest press conference that an offer had been received, and 'not accepted', for 32-year-old Dawson. Sources have told 90min that 26-year-ol...

Premier League legend Eric Cantona has admitted that he thought Sheffield Wednesday intended to sign him when he was invited to train with the club in 1992, not realising it was only a trial . After a rollercoaster few years in France, Cantona had suddenly announced his retirement in December 1991 at the age of just 25 when he was banned for two months by the French Football Federation after throwing a ball at a referee while in action for Nimes. Future France, Liverpool and Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier was one of those who persuaded Cantona to start afresh in England. Liverpool turned down the opportunity to sign him but Sheffield Wednesday invited him to train with them – it later turned out as favour from Owls manager Trevor Francis from former Serie A acquaintance Michel Platini, who was France coach at the time. Cantona, who was an established international player and had scored 11 goals in 15 appearances for France across 1989, 1990 and 1991, didn’t realise what the arra...