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The Gunners to Sign Empoli’s Midfielder
Arsenal Transfer News: The Gunners are in desperate need of a central midfielder as we go into the last week of the January transfer window. Owing to this, the North London club is targeting Empoli’s Samuele Ricci.
Mikel Arteta made it very clear that Arsenal is lacking personnel in central midfield. And this fact has been evident in recent games for the Gunners.
Arsenal had a horrific month of January. They were out of the FA Cup by Nottingham Forest in the third round. To add to this, Liverpool added to their woes by beating them in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
The Gunner’s top 4 hopes were also dashed in the Premier League. A loss to Manchester City and a draw to Burnley has ensured that the Gunners have slipped to 6th in the Premier League table. To add to this, Arsenal is yet to win their first game in 2022.
Arsenal are monitoring Empoli’s Samuele Ricci
As per CalcioMercato, Arsenal are monitoring Empoli’s 20-year old central midfielder Samuele Ricci. The Gunners want to add a midfielder to their ranks in January. Moreover, they have expressed their interest in Ricci.
Samuele Ricci made his debut for Empoli in Serie B. He played for them in the 2019/20 season. Since then he has been part of the Gli Azzurri. The midfielder also played a primary role in getting them promoted to Serie A last season.
In Serie A, Ricci has again been pivotal for the Empoli side. The central midfielder has made 21 appearances, of which 17 were in the starting XI. To add to this, he has also scored 1 goal and provided 1 assist for the Gli Azzurri this season.
Owing to his performances, Samuele Ricci has been compared to Chelsea’s Jorginho. Though the defensive midfielder is not physical, he has very good technical ability. He can provide brilliant passes.
The Italian Stats are very good for a 20-year old as well. Ricci has averaged 54.8 passes per game and has maintained a 90 percent passing accuracy. To add to this, he also averages 1.6 tackles and 1.5 interceptions per game.
All of this shows a bright future for Samuele Ricci. Also, Mikel Arteta is building a team of youngsters at Arsenal at the moment. Hence, Ricci could be a good fit for his squad for years to come.
Other central midfielders that the Gunners are targetting in January
Arsenal Transfer News: Arsenal is reportedly interested in bringing Arthur Melo to the club in January. As per reports, the deal has reached an advanced stage but Juventus are still wanting to keep the Brazilian in their ranks.
Apart from this Bruno Guimaraes and Youri Tielemans have also been linked with the club. Hence it has to be seen if Arsenal could complete a midfield signing in January.
David Ornestein has told Mikel Arteta that Youri Tielemans is keen on a move to Arsenal – after the Gunners boss reportedly requested the signing if the Leicester star
With all the reports that Mikel Arteta is a man that knows he needs to add a bit more Premier League quality to the squad in the transfer window, there has been alot of speculation about players that could be arriving at the club
Tielemans is expected to leave Leicester City this summer when he will have just a year remaining on his current contract, and Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs who have been linked with a move
And according to recent reports – there is growing confidence from the player’s camp and the Emirates club that Tielemans will be an Arsenal player next season.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wants to boost the quality and depth of his midfield options this summer, and Tielemans would be an upgrade on both Granit Xhaka, whose future at the Emirates is uncertain, and Mohamed Elneny, with his contract expiring this summer.
Recent reports have claimed that Arteta is pushing his board to submit a £25m bid for the midfielder in hope that he can win the race for the star
Now – Ornestein has told the Athletic that Tielemans is very much interested in signing a deal to make the move to London
Manchester United and Real Madrid are also said to be interested in the Belgium international but it is claimed that a move to the Emirates is one that Tielemans is most interested in
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Over the last two seasons, the Belgian has played a significant part in the Foxes’ successive fifth place finishes and is one of the best attacking midfielders in the English game
He is ready for that big move – and he could be a very good addition to the Gunners squad – especially for the money that is being talked about
£25 million is not alot of money for a quality player like Tielemans is it?
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Premier League outright winner odds: Manchester City 4/7 favourite – originally posted on Sportslens.com
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| Liverpool | 2/1 at bet365 |
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Manchester City Look Unstoppable For Third Consecutive Title
After some final day heroics from Pep Guardiola’s side reminiscent to Sergio Aguero’s stoppage time winner to seal the title in 2012, Manchester City enter the market as 4/7 favourites to retain their Premier League crown next season.
Having already secured the signature of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund for a £51m fee, City have filled a considerable gap up front after failing to sign a striker last summer – unsuccessful in their pursuits of Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United are poised to spend big this summer as the Erik ten Hag era gets underway at Old Trafford, with Jurrien Timber a reported target for the former Ajax boss.
Liverpool couldn’t believe their luck on Sunday when Philippe Coutinho put Aston Villa 2-0 up at the Etihad and looked set for a record-equalling 20th league title, only for Rodri and Ilkay Gundogan to spoil the party.
Chelsea will aim to bounce back under new ownership following a disappointing season including two cup final defeats, and are 16/1 to win the league next season.
Who Will Win The Premier League?
As implied by the Premier League outright winner odds.
| Premier League Winner | Chance of Winning |
| Manchester City | 63% |
| Liverpool | 33% |
| Chelsea | 5.8% |
| Manchester United | 4.7% |
| Spurs | 3.8% |
| Arsenal | 0.6% |
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Mohamed Elneny has announced his pure delight that he has agreed a new contract with Arsenal
The Egyptian star has found game time hard to come by this season and has had to watch the games from the bench, but he has played a key role in the run in of the Premier League season
The injury to Thomas Partey has offered Elneny the chance to shine, and with reports suggesting that Mikel Arteta will not want to lose many more players in the transfer window, Elneny was ready to sign a new deal with the Gunners
And soon after the season has finished – Arsenal have come out and announced that Elneny has agreed a new contract at the Emirates – although they have not divulged the duration of the contract signed.
“Midfielder Mohamed [Elneny] is extending his stay with us,” Arsenal revealed on their official website. “Elneny has been a key member of the squad since joining us from Basel in 2016. He’s made 147 appearances, scoring five goals and contributing 10 assists.”
Here is what Elneny said:
“I feel like when you play in one of the biggest teams in the world and you have an amazing family and the fans are really amazing as well – they make me feel special,” Elneny told the same portal.
“You feel like you are special for this club and this club is special for you. Of course, I want to stay here until I finish my career actually.”
“I needed to hear what he’s thinking about me and I always say to him, ‘Mikel, I really appreciate what you’ve done for me.’
“Because with Mikel I play more than I was before. I said to him, ‘Mikel, if you say to me that you want me to stay or you want me to leave, I’m going to do whatever you want.’
“Then the way he spoke about me is something that really makes me emotional.
“It was really good for me to hear it from Mikel, about the way I play and the way I’m happy with him and being positive. It’s incredible for me to feel this way from Mikel, from the club, and from Edu. I’m really happy.”
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Elneny may not be the most glamourous of players – but fans will surely be hoping that this does not mean no new midfielders will be signed
Elneny is good – but there are better out there
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