{"id":236977,"date":"2023-09-26T17:47:06","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=236977"},"modified":"2023-09-26T17:47:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T17:47:06","slug":"arsenal-transfer-news-live-gunners-step-up-ivan-toney-pursuit-declan-rice-injury-latest-60m-ramsdale-exit-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/arsenal-transfer-news-live-gunners-step-up-ivan-toney-pursuit-declan-rice-injury-latest-60m-ramsdale-exit-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners &#x27;step up&#x27;  Ivan Toney pursuit, Declan Rice injury LATEST, \u00a360m Ramsdale &#x27;EXIT&#x27; | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ARSENAL are stepping up their pursuit for Brentford talisman Ivan Toney according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Declan Rice was forced off at half-time in the draw with Tottenham due to a back injury, Mikel Arteta has confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners boss revealed a worrying update from Rice after the player revealed his discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has been linked with a shock \u00a360million move to Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER &#8211; Get \u00a350 in free bet builder bets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Follow ALL of the latest from the Emirates Stadium below&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T17:22:07.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">6 minutes ago<\/time><\/span><span>By Kostas Lianos<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Ivan Toney swap<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal are set to offer Eddie Nketiah for Brentford star Ivan Toney in a swap deal ahead of the January transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>Toney has returned to training after serving half of his eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules and will be allowed back to action in January.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0The Mirror,\u00a0Gunners manager Mikel Arteta\u00a0is eyeing a move for the striker, who could cost a minimum \u00a360million.<\/p>\n<p>As per the same report, it remains to be seen whether Nketiah will be put in as part the deal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T16:11:24.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 17:11<\/time><\/span><span>By Kostas Lianos<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Saka injury blow<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is a doubt ahead of the upcoming games against Brentford and Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup and Premier League respectively this week.<\/p>\n<p>Saka limped out towards the end of the North London Derby against Tottenham at the Emirates and was replaced by Emile Smith Rowe after a foot injury.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><svg x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"73.5 9.3 488.3 400.3\"><\/path><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/p>\n<p>He was limping quite badly after the match. We had to get him off the field.<\/p>\n<p>He hasn\u2019t been able to participate in the session. It\u2019s a possibility [he could miss Bournemouth].<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><cite class=\"article__quote-credit t-p-color\"><span>Mikel Arteta<\/span><\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T15:43:35.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 16:43<\/time><\/span><span>By Kostas Lianos<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Got to Jo<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester City loanee Joao Cancelo&#x27;s ugly exit from the Etihad has been explained with the release of new details of his row with manager Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n<p>Cancelo\u00a0spent the second half of last season at\u00a0Bayern Munich\u00a0on loan before\u00a0sealing another temporary move to Barcelona.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0Catalunya Radio, the full-back&#x27;s feud with\u00a0Guardiola\u00a0stems from City&#x27;s loss to\u00a0Manchester United\u00a0in January.<\/p>\n<p>The Spanish tactician went on to make changes for his side&#x27;s next match, including dropping Cancelo for Rico Lewis.<\/p>\n<p>When the Citizens bounced back with a win, Lewis kept his place, which continued after another victory in their next game.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, the Portugal international was benched for a third match in a row as the eventual Treble winners faced\u00a0Arsenal\u00a0in the\u00a0FA Cup\u00a0fourth round.<\/p>\n<p>The report adds that the 29-year-old was unhappy with this and spoke about the situation with some of his team-mates.<\/p>\n<p>Guardiola is said to have been enraged after learning of this and requesting a new club was found for Cancelo after the clash with the Gunners, which City won.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T15:01:59.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 16:01<\/time><\/span><span>By Kostas Lianos<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Ramsdale not in a rush<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal ace Aaron Ramsdale is in \u201cno rush\u201d to make a decision regarding his future after being axed from Mikel Arteta&#x27;s starting line-up.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation has arisen that\u00a0Chelsea are plotting a swoop to bring Ramsdale across the capital during the January transfer window.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u00a0TalkSPORT\u00a0report that \u201che will not rush into a decision\u201d regarding a possible move.<\/p>\n<p>The England international, who penned a new five-year contract in the summer, \u201cis understood to be settled at Arsenal\u201d and he is \u201cready to try and fight to win back his place\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The North Londoners would be open to a \u00a360million deal for the goalkeeper, who has been replaced by David Raya in the starting XI.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T14:35:36.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 15:35<\/time><\/span><span>By Kostas Lianos<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Declan Rice fitness boost<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal superstar Declan Rice is expected to be fit for Saturday&#x27;s Premier League trip to Bournemouth<\/p>\n<p>Rice, who cost the Gunners a record \u00a3105million during the summer transfer window, was taken off with a back problem during Sunday&#x27;s 2-2 home draw with Tottenham.<\/p>\n<p>But the North Londoners&#x27; medics have said the midfielder is not seriously injured.<\/p>\n<p>But the England international is unlikely to feature on Wednesday&#x27;s Carabao Cup trip to Brentford.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T14:15:00.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 15:15<\/time><\/span><span>By Kostas Lianos<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Arsenal step up Toney bid<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal are stepping up their bid for Brentford star Ivan Toney ahead of the January transfer window.\u200c<\/p>\n<p>According to The Mirror, the Bees rate Toney at \u00a360million and won&#x27;t agree to a deal unless their asking price is met.<\/p>\n<p>The striker has returned to training after serving half of his eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules and will be allowed back to action in January.<\/p>\n<p>The Gunners considered a summer swoop for the England international before his suspension.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T13:34:14.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 14:34<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Clubs &#x27;queueing up&#x27; for Ramsdale transfer<\/h3>\n<p>There will be no shortage of transfer interest for Aaron Ramsdale should he decide to try and leave Arsenal in January, reports suggest.<\/p>\n<p>After losing his No1 spot, Ramsdale may seek a move away from the Emirates to protect his place in the England team.<\/p>\n<p>Football Insider claim that the 25-year-old is not willing to play second fiddle. <\/p>\n<p>The report states a number of clubs are lining up should Ramsdale request to leave.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/arsenals-aaron-ramsdale-premier-league-847764069-1.jpg\"><span><\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span><\/span><span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T12:52:00.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 13:52<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Arsenal could exploit Carabao Cup loophole<\/h3>\n<p>David Raya is available to face Brentford in Wednesday&#x27;s Carabao Cup despite only being on loan from the Bees. <\/p>\n<p>The goalie can&#x27;t play them in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>A loophole does exist where if both clubs agree, the embargo does not count for cup competitions. <\/p>\n<p>And talkSPORT claim Brentford have agreed that Raya can feature in the League Cup for Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/l-r-david-raya-ben-847272441.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/l-r-david-raya-ben-847272441.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/l-r-david-raya-ben-847272441.jpg\"><\/picture><span>UP FOR THE CUP <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Arsenal can capitalise on little-known Carabao Cup loophole at Brentford<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T12:25:28.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 13:25<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Arsenal icon backs Neville claim on Gunners title chances<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has backed the Gunners to win the title, echoing comments made by Gary Neville before the 2-2 with Spurs. <\/p>\n<p>Man Utd icon Neville revealed he believed Arsenal would win the title with an &quot;ambitious prediction&quot;. <\/p>\n<p>Now, Parlour has backed this sentiment, telling Mighty Tips via Football.London: &quot;I think Arsenal have every chance.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Last year they came close, but there were a couple of bad mistakes from an Arsenal point of view. The West Ham game, 2-0 up, and ended up drawing. Liverpool, 2-0 up\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey\u2019ve just got to see games out a little bit more. But Fulham was similar this season if I&#x27;m being honest. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;2-1 up with 10 men, and they conceded, and that could be two big points. Every point is so important in the Premier League.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI played against Man United teams that didn\u2019t drop points regularly. You\u2019ve always got to keep putting pressure on the opposition. I certainly think they have the squad for it.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I can see why Man City are favourites to win it again because of the squad they have. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;But I can see why the bookmakers probably position Arsenal as second favourites because they pushed them last year. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;They&#x27;ve just got to learn from their mistakes. But they&#x27;re certainly capable of winning the league.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T11:30:33.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 12:30<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Possible line up vs Brentford<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta may ring the changes with a rotated starting xi against Brentford on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Due to injuries to the attack which has left both Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli out, Arteta may opt to rest the front line which started against Spurs. <\/p>\n<p>This could mean Emile Smith Rowe can return to the xi, while Kai Havertz can fill in up front with Reiss Nelson off the right.<\/p>\n<p>In midfield, Jorginho may start despite his costly error. <\/p>\n<p>He will be supported by Mo Elneny and Fabio Vieira, who will be the team&#x27;s main creator in the absence of a rested Martin Odegaard.<\/p>\n<p>William Saliba may keep his place as the rest of the back line is changed, including former No1 goalie Aaron Ramsdale.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/the-sun-22-23-starting-xi-47a48963-42d2-4393-b5fc-3d95214d1b51.png\"><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T10:47:51.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 11:47<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Academy stars in line for minutes?<\/h3>\n<p>Academy stars are often given the chance to prove themselves in the early rounds of the Carabao Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Eddie Nketiah, Reiss Nelson and Karl Hein have all made their debuts in the competition, so could Mikel Arteta do the same tonight?<\/p>\n<p>Lino Sousa, 18, was registered in Arsenal&#x27;s Champions League squad, so it stands to reason he may be given a first-team chance or two this season. <\/p>\n<p>Amario Cozier-Duberry is another notable from Hale End, given he was the only star to join the Gunners US tour this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Reuell Walters is another name who could be handed a chance. He was on the club&#x27;s pre-season tour last season. <\/p>\n<p>Academy product Emile Smith Rowe could also return to the starting xi, though he is recognised as a senior player at this stage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T09:55:29.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 10:55<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Carabao Cup fourth-round draw details<\/h3>\n<p>Should Arsenal defeat Brentford tomorrow night, they will enter the draw for the League Cup fourth round.<\/p>\n<p>So when is it and where can you watch it?<\/p>\n<h2>When is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0Carabao Cup fourth-round\u00a0draw will take place on\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, September 27.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is scheduled to get underway immediately after Newcastle\u2019s mouthwatering match against Manchester City concludes which kicks off at 8pm BST.<\/li>\n<li>Ball numbers will be confirmed before the draw begins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Fans can watch the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw\u00a0<strong>LIVE<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>Sky Sports Football.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>NOW TV members will also be able to stream the entire draw live through the\u00a0NOW TV app.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, tune into SunSport\u2019s blog for the fourth round draw which includes post-draw reaction.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Man-Utd-transfer-news-12.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Man-Utd-transfer-news-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Man-Utd-transfer-news-12.jpg\"><\/picture><span>CUP FOR IT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>All info for Carabao Cup fourth round draw as teams look to avoid Prem big guns<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T09:21:22.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 10:21<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Ramsdale responds to Carragher<\/h3>\n<p>Aaron Ramsdale has offered a thinly-veiled response to Jamie Carragher after he took aim at the goalkeeper&#x27;s clapping after a David Raya save against Tottenham.<\/p>\n<p>Ramsdale&#x27;s reaction to the save went viral as he held his hands high above his head and clapped.<\/p>\n<p>In response, Carragher told Sky Sports: &quot;I thought it was like the Oscars, you know when someone loses the Oscar and they start clapping and smiling for the other person.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I was laughing when I saw that. He&#x27;s absolutely devastated with that really.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>However, Ramsdale took to his Instagram story to share an image of his time on the bench in place of Mark Travers at previous club Bournemouth. <\/p>\n<p>In the image, Ramsdale can be seen celebrating with team-mates while wearing a sub&#x27;s bib, seemingly to show his clapping was genuine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Ramsdale.png\"><\/p>\n<h3>Brentford vs Arsenal: All you need to know<\/h3>\n<p>Here are all the details for Arsenal&#x27;s visit to Brentford in the League Cup tomorrow.<\/p>\n<h2>When is Brentford vs Arsenal?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Arsenal&#x27;s\u00a0Carabao Cup third-round trip to\u00a0Brentford\u00a0will take place on\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, September 27.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is scheduled to get underway at\u00a0<strong>7:45pm BST.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Gtech Community Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge match and it can host approximately 17,250 fans.<\/li>\n<li>Ivan Toney&#x27;s 74th-minute strike\u00a0forced both teams to share the spoils when they last met in February.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Is Brentford vs Arsenal on TV?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Unfortunately, Brentford vs Arsenal will\u00a0<strong>NOT<\/strong>\u00a0be broadcast live on TV in the UK.<\/li>\n<li>This match has not been selected for live TV coverage in the UK on either Sky Sports or TNT Sports.<\/li>\n<li>However, fans can tune into SunSport&#x27;s blog which will bring you live minute-by-minute coverage including pre-match and post-match reaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TOB_26-09_MATCH-PREVIEW-CLASH_BRENvARSE_COMBO.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TOB_26-09_MATCH-PREVIEW-CLASH_BRENvARSE_COMBO.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/TOB_26-09_MATCH-PREVIEW-CLASH_BRENvARSE_COMBO.jpg\"><\/picture><span>BRENTFORD VS ARSENAL <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Gunners look to bounce back from Spurs draw in huge Carabao Cup clash<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T08:15:17.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 09:15<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Carragher delivers Arsenal title verdict<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal do not have what it takes to win the Premier League this season, according to Jamie Carragher.<\/p>\n<p>Following their 2-2 draw with Spurs last weekend, Carragher delivered a damning verdict on the Gunners &#8211; and Liverpool&#x27;s &#8211; title credentials.<\/p>\n<p>He said to Sky Sports: &quot;I do fear about the Premier League, I could see Man City winning it by 10 points.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;It\u2019s a real worry because they have started so well and they usually don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;On the back of winning the Champions League, we are watching one of the best teams we have ever seen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKevin De Bruyne is out and they\u2019ve won every game, they\u2019ve not missed him at all. Liverpool and Arsenal are still short in a couple of areas compared to Man City.&quot;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T11:54:46.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 08:24<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Merson tell Arsenal to sign Toney in January<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal legend Paul Merson has told Arsenal to sign Ivan Toney if they want to win the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on Sky Sports following the North London derby, Merson reaffirmed his stance on striker duo Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus.<\/p>\n<p>He then declared the Gunners need a &quot;proper centre forward&quot; if they are to go to the next level.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &quot;I&#x27;ve always said it from day one &#8211; Eddie Nketiah is not going to win you the Premier League. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;You need a proper centre forward. I&#x27;m not blaming Nketiah because they drew 2-2 with Tottenham but with 32 games to go and all the\u00a0Champions League\u00a0games they have to play, I don&#x27;t think he takes them to the next level. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;I don&#x27;t even think Gabriel Jesus takes them to the next level.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>He continued: &quot;It&#x27;s alright sitting there and thinking: &#x27;they need a centre forward&#x27; &#8211; but who is there? <\/p>\n<p>&quot;Only Ivan Toney is available for them in January &#8211; there aren&#x27;t many centre forwards around in the world. They&#x27;re a dying breed.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T06:45:39.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 07:45<\/time><\/span><span>By Tony Robertson<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Arsenal to have five key stars missing for Brentford clash<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal are set to be without five of their first-team stars for their League Cup against Brentford tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>Declan Rice is the latest star to pay a visit to the medical room after sustaining a back injury in the North London derby.<\/p>\n<p>However, he &#8211; along with Leandro Trossard &#8211; is expected to return for their Premier League match next weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli is ruled out until at least next month along with Thomas Partey.<\/p>\n<p>Jurrien Timber is a long-term absentee, while Mo Elneny could play his first minutes of the season in midweek after making the bench against Spurs on Sunday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/arsenals-declan-rice-premier-league-847763986.jpg\"><span><\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span><\/span><span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T05:00:00.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 06:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Prem clubs are all Rover teen ace Adam<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly targeting Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea and Spurs are also said to be eyeing the 19-year-old.<\/p>\n<p>TEAMtalk\u00a0suggest United are the latest club monitoring the anchorman.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T03:00:00.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 04:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3><strong>Pav a look at France star<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Manchester United have been urged to consider targeting Benjamin Pavard \u2013 even though the centre-back only left Bayern Munich for Inter Milan last month.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal were also linked with the France star, 27, over the summer.<\/p>\n<p>But strike legend Dwight Yorke believes the former Stuttgart ace would be a \u201cgood signing\u201d for his old club United.<\/p>\n<p>Yorke told\u00a0OLBG: \u201cHe had an unbelievable World Cup win in 2018, but he has gone a bit quiet since.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Pavard needs a fresh start, a new chapter after being at a massive club like Bayern Munich for years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPavard would be a good acquisition\u2026 I\u2019m sure Ten Hag has done his research on Pavard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s had experience playing at one of the top clubs in Europe, so coming to Man United should not be an issue for him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T02:00:00.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 03:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Rice fitness boost<\/h3>\n<p>Declan Rice is expected to be fit for Saturday&#x27;sPrem trip to Bournemouth<\/p>\n<p>The \u00a3105million summer recruit from West Ham was taken off with a back problem in\u00a0 Sunday&#x27;s 2-2 home draw with Tottenham.<\/p>\n<p>But club medics say the England midfielder is not seriously injured<\/p>\n<p>But he is unlikely to feature in tomorrow&#x27;s Wednesday&#x27;s Carabao Cup trip to Brentford.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-26T00:00:00.000Z\" title=\"9\/26\/2023\">Today, 01:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Nev hails Odegaard <\/h3>\n<p>Manchester United legend Gary Neville rates Martin Odegaard as Arsenal\u2019s most dangerous player.<\/p>\n<p>Neville reckons the Gunners\u2019 skipper is beginning to match two Manchester City stars past and present \u2013 David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne \u2013 for pure brilliance.<\/p>\n<p>England winger Bukayo Saka was generally considered Arsenal\u2019s main man last season as the Prem runners-up just lost out to Treble winners City.<\/p>\n<p>But Nev told Sky Sports: \u201cOdegaard I said last week, he\u2019s getting to that special level where I think that he\u2019s starting to talk about Silva and De Bruyne as the most beautiful football players I\u2019ve watched, so silky and smooth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOdegaard\u2019s getting to that type of level where he\u2019s just brilliant to watch, he\u2019s an outstanding player.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-25T21:54:19.000Z\" title=\"9\/25\/2023\">25th Sept 2023, 22:54<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3><strong>Ex-Arsenal target Pavard &#x27;good for United&#x27;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Manchester United have been urged to consider targeting Benjamin Pavard &#8211; even though the centre-back only left Bayern Munich for Inter Milan last month.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal were also linked with the France star, 27, over the summer.<\/p>\n<p>But strike legend Dwight Yorke believes the former Stuttgart ace would be a &quot;good signing&quot; for his old club United.<\/p>\n<p>Yorke told OLBG: \u201c&quot;He had an unbelievable World Cup win in 2018, but he has gone a bit quiet since. <\/p>\n<p>Pavard needs a fresh start, a new chapter after being at a massive club like Bayern Munich for years. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;Pavard would be a good acquisition&#8230; I&#x27;m sure Ten Hag has done his research on Pavard.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;He&#x27;s had experience playing at one of the top clubs in Europe, so coming to Man United should not be an issue for him.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-25T21:36:29.000Z\" title=\"9\/25\/2023\">25th Sept 2023, 22:36<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>United and Arsenal in queue for Wharton<\/h3>\n<p>Manchester United and Arsenal are regarded as among Adam Wharton&#x27;s main admirers as the 19-year-old shines for Blackburn.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea and Tottenham are also reportedly keen on the midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>TEAMtalk\u00a0say United are the latest club monitoring the anchorman, who has played nine times for hometown club Rovers this season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/33f3827c-2478-4050-9aee-1340affdee5b.jpg\"><span><\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span><\/span><span>Credit: Rex<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-25T20:24:56.000Z\" title=\"9\/25\/2023\">25th Sept 2023, 21:24<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Smith Rowe &amp; Kiwior tipped to start<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta\u00a0is expected to hand starts to Emile Smith Rowe and Jakub Kiwior in Arsenal&#x27;s Carabao Cup trip to Brentford on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>And keeper Aaron Ramsdale is likely to return in place of David Raya in goal.<\/p>\n<p>Emile Smith Rowe faces a tough job earning more action in the Prem as the Gunnners have an array of attacking options in midfield.<\/p>\n<p>And Kiwior is behind Gabriel, William Saliba and Ben White in Arsenal&#x27;s list of central defenders &#8211; although the latter is currently operating at right-back due to Jurrien Timber&#x27;s injury.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-09-25T18:52:10.000Z\" title=\"9\/25\/2023\">25th Sept 2023, 19:52<\/time><\/span><span>By Ian Tuckey<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Nev surprised Martin became skipper<\/h3>\n<p>Mikel Arteta choosing Martin Odegaard as captain stunned Gary Neville.<\/p>\n<p>But &#8211; also like everyone else &#8211; he can only applaud how it&#x27;s turned out.<\/p>\n<p>The former Old Trafford defender told Sky Sports: \u201cI was surprised like everybody else maybe that he was named captain of Arsenal 18 months ago whenever it was.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was thinking, he doesn\u2019t look like a captain but what he does do out of the pitch is he takes the ball, he\u2019s courageous, he takes the ball in difficult situations.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always think he\u2019s Arsenal\u2019s most dangerous player, get the ball as much as you possibly can to him and you\u2019ll have a problem if you\u2019re the opposition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell done to Arsenal, well done to Mikel Arteta as some of his decisions over the last couple of years, I\u2019ve doubted myself but they\u2019ve been really good ones.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/23686623\/arsenal-transfer-news-live-declan-rice-injury-ivan-toney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARSENAL are stepping up their pursuit for Brentford talisman Ivan Toney according to reports. 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