Arsenal transfer news: Gunners reportedly targeting 53million Samuel Umtiti with Laurent Koscielny headed for exit

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners reportedly targeting 53million Samuel Umtiti with Laurent Koscielny headed for exit
Arsenal want to sign Barcelonas Samuel Umtiti as a replacement for Laurent Koscielny, according to reports.The 33-year-old Gunners club captain will be allowed to leave the club this summer after ten years in London, with a fellow Frenchman lined up to take his place.Getty2

Samuel Umtiti has had trouble regaining his first XI spot

Its claimed by LEquipe that Arsenal are targeting Barcelonas Umtiti, who has been made available by the LaLiga champions.The 25-year-old is said to be valued at 53million in Spain, with Unai Emery and football director Raul Sanllehi (formerly of Barca) interested in the idea.Umtiti left Lyon for the Camp Nou in a 21million move back in 2016, and has since established himself as a key player at the club.He signed a new five-year deal in June 2018, but suffered a knee injury which hampered his season.Getty2

Laurent Koscielny has spent the majority of his career at Arsenal

As a result, a centre-back duo of Gerard Pique and Clement Lenglet has become Ernesto Valverdes first choice, with Umtiti struggling to break back in after returning from his absence.Koscielny meanwhile has been linked with potential transfers to Milan, Monaco and Rennes with all three clubs reported to have shown interest.

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Chelsea won the match at the Amex 2-1. A Chelsea fan has been fined £965 and banned from attending football matches for three years after being found guilty of homophobic chants.
Chelsea fan banned for three years after being found guilty
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PUNISHMENT The 20-year-old Blues supporter won't be able to attend football matches again until 2022 A Chelsea supporter has been banned from attending football matches for three years due to homophobic chanting at Brighton. 20-year-old George Bradley pleaded guilty to 'using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress'.
Chelsea fan banned for three years after being found guilty

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Why are us Liverpool fans starting to be like the Newcastle fans demanding success and being so synical after only one game, i cant believe the stick that Andy gets and young Henderson it takes time to settle in to any team.
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Chelsea fans spoken to by police after alleged anti-Semitic chants before Brighton clash. It is the latest controversy involving Chelsea fans after allegations of racism and anti-Semitic chanting
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Former Chelsea and Liverpool right back Glen Johnson has announced his retirement from football, at the age of 34. The defender, who earned 54 caps for England, enjoyed 16 years in the top two
Former Liverpool defender Glenn Johnson announces retirement

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England line-up and team news: Hudson-Odoi and Rice set for first senior starts in Montenegro Southgate likely to stick with youthful XI with Sancho and Dier replaced after the 5-0 thumping of
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Barcelona have signed defender Jeison Murillo on a six-month loan from fellow La Liga side Valencia, the Spanish champions said on Thursday. Barca's defence has been left short.
Barcelona take Valencia defender Murillo on loan - goal.com

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Cesc Fabregas has once again spoken of his frustration with his bit-part role at Chelsea, but insists it is "too early" to talk about his future beyond the club. "I know what my role is
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Premier League! Man Of The Moment Mohamed Salah Finally Reveals Why He Left Roma To Join Liverpool; Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward makes young fan cry by giving him his shirt after Napoli clash; Salah on target as Liverpool continue their winning run in the Premier League over Southampton
Mohamed Salah leaves young Liverpool fan in tears after

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Emiliano Sala 'told friend he did not want to join Cardiff' ahead of fatal plane crash which tragically killed him. Meissa has said no to Cardiff because he does not want me to go there.
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Expected goals (xG) is a statistic used to work out how many goals should be scored in a match. Every single shot is awarded an xG value based on the difficulty of the attempt, with factors including distance from goal, type of shot and number of defenders present affecting the value.
Alternative Premier League table after 28 games, based on

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Eddie Hearn eyeing up new stadium as venue for future Anthony

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