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Saliba not ruling out exit

William Saliba has revealed how he was given a rude awakening on his arrival at Arsenal back in July 2019.

He is yet to play for the senior side and last summer was shipped off to Marseille on loan.

Now the 20-year-old has admitted his time in the reserves was like a ‘slap in the face’ and hasn’t ruled out a permanent move away from the Emirates.

He told RMC: "Before going to Arsenal, I said to myself I was going to play, I was sure, I was wondering who I would play alongside.

"I arrive, I play zero matches. I played for the U23s. That gave me a good slap.

"Things go so fast in football. I don't want to think about the future. I am going to give my all. Then there will be discussions in summer."

Arsenal used as a 'smokescreen'

Chiefs at Arsenal have reportedly been left livid after Dusan Vlahovic agreed a deal to sign for Juventus.

According to ESPN, there is the belief at Arsenal they were used as a 'smokescreen' to negotiate a transfer to Juventus.

The Gunners had been strongly linked with the 21-year-old before he opted to join Juventus.

Mikel Arteta is in desperate need of a new striker, something that Vlahovic, who scored 33 Serie A goals in 2021, would have provided.

Arteta's striker woes continue

Arsenal are running out of time if they want to bring in a striker before the end of the transfer window.

And according to ESPN, things aren't getting any easier for the Gunners.

The club face a race against time to bring someone new in, having missed out on Dusan Vlahovic.

The Gunners have also been linked with Alexander Isak, but will have to be Real Sociedad his whopping £75million release clause.

Lille forward Jonathan David is another option, but the French club don't want to do business until the summer.

It leaves Mikel Arteta out of options, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang frozen out, and Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah both intent on leaving.

Romano - Turner a 'done deal'

Matt Turner's move to Arsenal from MLS side New England Revolution is a 'done deal', according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

The shot-stopper will join in a £5.8million deal, with a further £2.3m in add-ons.

But he won't officially link-up with the Gunners until the summer.

Wilshere still eyeing Prem return

Jack Wilshere still believes that he can play in the Premier League.

The former England ace last turned out in the top flight for West Ham around 18 months ago, and was released by Championship outfit Bournemouth in the summer.

Having failed to join a new club, Wilshere was invited to train with former side Arsenal by ex team-mate Mikel Arteta.

And having been working with the Gunners since October, Wilshere believes that his game is still up to scratch at Premier League level.

He told the : "I always said when I went back to Arsenal that I would make a decision about my next step at the end of January.

"When you’ve been out the game, you never know which way it will go. But it has convinced me that my playing career isn’t over.

"The manager is top class, and I wouldn’t still be training with the first team if I was bringing the standard down or couldn’t keep up."

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Aston Villa completed the shock signing of Calum Chambers from Arsenal.

The 27-year-old defender has penned a three-and-a-half-year contract with Steven Gerrard’s side.

And according to Express reporter Ryan Taylor’s understanding, Arsenal received just £2million for Chambers.

But the deal also includes performance bonuses.

The Gunners have also missed out on Fiorentina ace Dusan Vlahovic, who is set to undergo a medical at Juventus.

Some better news... Arsenal are closing in on signing a new goalkeeper.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Matt Turner or New England Revolution is set to make the move in the summer.

Wolves confident on keeping Neves

Wolves are standing firm in their efforts to keep hold of Ruben Neves and are confident he will not leave this summer.

SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month that Manchester United were determined to sign the 24-year-old midfielder.

The Red Devils hoped a bid of around £35m would be enough to lure the Portuguese international to Old Trafford.

But that is yet to materialise with Wolves said to be willing to consider offers of £40m-£45m and above to part ways with their most talented player.

And SunSport understands Wolves are now confident they can keep hold of Neves until the summer at least – and hope qualifying for Europe could even convince him to stay.

With Arsenal also interested, it really would take an extraordinary offer for him to now leave the club with the January window shutting on Monday night.

Chambers fee

According to Express reporter Ryan Taylor's understanding, Arsenal received just £2million for Chambers.

But the deal also includes performance bonuses.

Happy with that, Arsenal fans?

Fixture change reminder

Arsenal have had the following three fixtures rescheduled:

• Watford v Arsenal – Sunday, March 6 (originally Saturday, March 5) – Kick off: 2pm – TV: Sky Sports
•  Arsenal v Leicester City – Sunday, March 13 (originally Saturday, March 12) – Kick off: 4.30pm – TV: Sky Sports
•  Aston Villa v Arsenal Saturday, March 19 – Kick off: 12.30pm (originally 3pm) – TV: BT Sport

Calum Chambers joins Aston Villa

Aston Villa have completed the shock signing of Calum Chambers from Arsenal.

The 27-year-old defender has penned a three-and-a-half-year contract with Steven Gerrard’s side.

Chambers, who can operate at both right-back and centre-back, will be available to make his debut in the club’s clash at home to Leeds United on February 9.

He told Aston Villa TV: “It’s a massive club and they’re in a great moment at this moment in time.

“It’s a very exciting place to be and everyone can see that from the outside. Things are happening here and it’s definitely moving in the right direction.

“For me, it was a no-brainer to join a great club. It was the right thing for me to do.”

Vlahovic done deal

Arsenal target Dusan Vlahovic’s move to Juventus is DONE according to Fabrizio Romano.

The transfer guru tweeted: “Dusan Vlahović to Juventus, done deal and here we go! Total agreement with player, agents and Fiorentina. €75m fee add ons included. €7m net salary per season.

“Vlahović will undergo medical tests in Turin and sign his long-term contract soon. Deal completed.”

Cursed captains

Arsenal haven't had the best of luck when it comes to club captains.

Winterburn on Wilshere

Arsenal club legend Nigel WInterburn has given his assessment on Jack Wilshere, who is back at the club training to maintain his fitness whilst he looks for a club.

Winterburn told Told  on behalf of : "Arteta has come out and said Jack is working towards his badges with the youth teams.

"If I’m honest, I don’t see it as an option.

"I’ve seen Jack’s interviews and I know Jack is fit enough to play, but he hasn’t been in the Premier League for a while.

"I’ve always stood up him because although I wasn’t injured a lot, I’ve seen others go through it.

"Mentally, it’s difficult to get yourself back into training and then back into action with the first team, match by match.

"I just feel with all the injuries he’s had and the time that’s gone by, I don’t personally see it being an option for Mikel Arteta.

"I think if it was then it would have already happened."

Next five games

Prem high flyers Wolves are up next for Arsenal.

Lacazette's admiration for Leeds

Alexandre Lacazette has revealed that he's in awe of the support Leeds fans give their club even when the chips are down.

Speaking to Arsenal's media, the striker said: “I love the atmosphere in English games, because you know the fans will be loud until the end, whatever the score is.

“Look at the Leeds game for example. They supported their team and sang until the end. That’s similar in France as well though.

"Mostly they get behind their team even if they are down, and that’s the football I like."

Arsenal to play behind closed doors

Arsenal are set to play Reading in a behind-closed-doors friendly when they return from their warm-weather training camp in Dubai.

The Gunners suddenly have a three-week break between matches due to the additional international break and then the FA Cup fourth round.

It means they will not play a competitive game between the 0-0 draw with Burnely on January 23 and their trip to face Wolves on February 10.

Boss Mikel Arteta is desperate for his side not to get rusty ahead of that match at Molineux.

So according to the , the Gunners are planning some friendlies to keep players match sharp during the break.

And one of the opponents is set to be Championship outfit Reading.

Allardyce on Calvert-Lewin

Sam Allardyce reckons Arsenal transfer target Dominic Calvert-Lewin will remain at Everton in this month's transfer window.

However, Allardyce isn't sure if Calvert-Lewin will remain at Goodison Park beyond the summer if a bigger club comes calling.

Big Sam told : "By not being in the team, his value has increased by 50%, and that’s by not playing.

"I think that if he keeps himself fit and carries on from where he left off last season – which was always in his locker when I was there – he was just a little bit too young at the time to start being the goal-scorer he is now."

"Anybody that could get him, they are going to improve their team massively. But not in this window.

"I think he’ll wait and see what the summer brings and see what Everton do. If he can stay fit from now until the end of the season a bigger club than Everton could come in for him."

Arsenal Women disciplinary woes

Arsenal Women have been charged by the FA for misconduct during their WSL game with Man City last weekend.

The FA ruled that the Gunners 'failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion' after City scored the opening goal in the game's 1-1 draw.

Several Arsenal stars were incensed when the ball flicked off referee Abigail Byrne and led to City's goal.

This was followed by heated protests from the Gunners players and their manager Jonas Eidevall - which led to the FA's decision.

The FA's statement read: "Arsenal Women FC has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E20.1.

"The club allegedly failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion during the 67th minute of the game against Manchester City Women on Sunday 23 January 2022 in the FA WSL."

Villa eager to keep Luiz

Aston Villa are reportedly planning to offer Arsenal target Douglas Luiz a new contract.

The Gunners are said to lining up a bid for the midfielder after missing out on his Brazil compatriot Bruno Guimaraes who's on the verge of joining Lyon.

However, according to The Telegraph, Villa boss Steven Gerrard has no intention of letting Luiz go and will attempt to keep him at the club with the allure of a new deal.

Arsenal eye Douglas Luiz

Arsenal are reportedly preparing an offer to lure Brazilian midfielder Douglas Luiz away from Aston Villa before the winter transfer window closes.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is understood to be a fan of the 23-year-old having worked with him during his time as Pep Guardiola's No2 at Manchester City.

Arsenal were linked with Lyon ace Bruno Guimaraes, but the player looks set to join Newcastle in the coming days.

As a result, the North London outfit are now weighing up a move for his compatriot Luiz.

According to the , should the Magpies sign Bruno, Arsenal will press ahead with a deal to bring Luiz to the Emirates.

Neves talks held?

Arsenal have begun talks with Wolves over a potential deal involving Ruben Neves.

That is according to , who claim the Gunners are interested in signing Neves.

The north Londoners were very keen to pursue an agreement involving the Portugal international last summer.

Their interest has been rekindled as manager Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen in midfield

Arsenal eye Savinho

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Atletico Mineiro's highly-rated 17-year-old ace Savinho.

Fabrizio Romano tweeted: "Atletico Mineiro talent Savinho (born in 2004) is attracting interest from many clubs.

"Red Bull group have made a proposal to sign him and keep Savinho in Brazil - also Arsenal are keeping tabs on this Brazilian boy.

"Race still open, interesting one for the future"

Guimaraes transfer denied

Lyon have “categorically denied” that Newcastle have reached an agreement for Arsenal target Bruno Guimaraes.

But the Magpies are still pushing for a £30million deal for Guimaraes with the Ligue 1 club having taken the exact same stance in the past before selling a host of players, like Alexandre Lacazette to the Gunners.

It read: "Olympique Lyonnais categorically denies the false information disseminated by many media reporting an agreement between Newcastle and OL for the transfer of Brazilian international midfielder Bruno Guimaraes.

"In this transfer window period where the slightest rumour is often presented as reality, Olympique Lyonnais reminds that only information officially released by the club is to be taken into consideration"

Jovic transfer blow

Arsenal have received a transfer blow in their reported interest in Real Madrid ace Luka Jovic.

According to , Real are not keen on letting Jovic leave the Santiago Bernabeu in January.

Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants to sign a striker this month as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has fallen out of favour, whereas Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are set to become free agents.

Fiorentina star Dusan Vlahovic was Arteta's top target but he looks set to join Juventus