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Arsenal Risk Losing Star Player in January with £25M Offer from Italian Giants Looming

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Takehiro Tomiyasu has caught the attention of three Italian clubs, with Arsenal potentially open to selling the Japanese international in the upcoming January transfer window.

The former Bologna defender was rumored to leave the Emirates during the summer as Arsenal bolstered their defensive options.

The Gunners, who boasted the best defense in the Premier League last season, added Riccardo Calafiori to a backline that already includes Ben White, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhaes. Jurrien Timber has also returned after a lengthy injury layoff, adding more depth to Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Tomiyasu joined Arsenal in August 2021 for a fee close to £20 million and signed an extension in March, keeping him at the club until 2026.

The 25-year-old has been a versatile asset for Arteta, capable of playing in both full-back positions and at the heart of the defense. He has made 83 appearances for the Gunners, including 30 last season, but has since found himself lower in the pecking order.

Reports indicate that Inter Milan currently leads the race to sign Tomiyasu, with Napoli and Juventus also showing interest. Arsenal is said to be demanding a £25 million fee for the defender.

Inter Milan had previously been linked with a move for Tomiyasu during the summer transfer window, but Arsenal had no interest in a loan deal, especially since Tomiyasu only made six league starts last season. The defender was reportedly keen to get more playing time, but at that time, Inter was not considering a permanent transfer.

Tomiyasu has yet to feature this season due to a pre-season injury. After missing Arsenal’s tour of the United States, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Tomiyasu would be out for several weeks, having also missed games against Bayer Leverkusen and Lyon in preparation for the new season.

“I think it will take weeks on that one, unfortunately, and poor Tomi because of everything that he does,” Arteta stated after the friendly against Lyon. “But he’s going to have to be patient and work through it because I think it’s going to take a few weeks.”

Although Tomiyasu was present for the squad’s official photograph earlier this week, he was absent from Arsenal’s training session on Wednesday. The team was preparing for their Champions League fixture at London Colney before traveling to Italy.

In addition to Tomiyasu’s absence, Arteta is also missing several key players, including Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Kieran Tierney. Arsenal captain Odegaard is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, though Arteta hopes it won’t stretch into months.

“Recent scans showed he’s got some damage, especially on one of the ligaments in the ankle,” Arteta confirmed. “We’re going to miss him.”

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Alphonso Davies’ Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout

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Alphonso Davies' Agent Sets Up Talks With Real Madrid And Man Utd After Bayern Fallout

Real Madrid’s pursuit of Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies has been reinvigorated after a series of developments that suggest the Canadian defender’s future remains undecided. While Bayern had recently shown confidence in retaining Davies, Real Madrid has been given fresh hope of securing his signature.

Davies is unlikely to commit to any decision before January, allowing Real Madrid time to prepare an official contract offer.

According to Christian Falk via The Daily Briefing, Davies’ agent, Nedal Huoseh, was supposed to meet with Bayern officials in Munich.

However, the meeting was shifted to a virtual call, and Bayern’s Director of Football, Max Eberl, did not attend, reportedly frustrating Huoseh. This isn’t the first instance of strained relations between Bayern and Davies’ representative.

The next set of negotiations is now expected to happen in January. Although Bayern remains hopeful that Davies will sign a contract extension, Huoseh has scheduled meetings with both Manchester United and Real Madrid to review their offers.

Real Madrid’s current proposal is similar to Bayern’s, which could give Manchester United an edge if they table a significantly better offer. Despite Bayern’s push for a swift resolution, it appears the situation will extend into the new year.

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OFFICIAL: Mohamed Salah Is The EPL Player Of The Month For November

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Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league's top performers. The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award. In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team's seven goals through either scoring or assisting. His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table. This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor. He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.

Mo Salah has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November, solidifying his status as one of the league’s top performers.

The Liverpool star outshone rivals Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Ryan Gravenberch, Martin Ødegaard, João Pedro, Bukayo Saka, and Yoane Wissa to clinch the award.

In November, Salah played a crucial role in Liverpool’s success, contributing to five of the team’s seven goals through either scoring or assisting.

His contributions helped the Reds secure victories in all three matches, keeping them at the top of the Premier League table.

This marks the sixth time in his career that Salah has claimed the Player of the Month honor.

He now stands alongside football icons Steven Gerrard and Cristiano Ronaldo in the all-time rankings. Salah is just one award away from matching the joint record of seven, currently held by Harry Kane and Sergio Agüero.

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William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future

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William Saliba Delivers Huge Arsenal Boost With Clear Message On His Future

William Saliba has significantly boosted Arsenal by committing his future to the club. The French defender has been pivotal to Mikel Arteta’s squad since cementing his place in the starting lineup during the 2022-23 season.

At just 23 years old, Saliba has already surpassed 100 appearances for the Gunners and has featured in 13 Premier League matches this season as Arsenal chase the title.

His standout performances have reportedly attracted interest from Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants identifying him as a key transfer target.

Despite the speculation, Saliba, who is under contract until 2027, made it clear that he feels “at home” at Arsenal and has no intention of leaving.

When asked about his future, he told The Mirror: “Yeah, of course, I feel at home. I signed for the club five years ago, but this is only my third season, and I’m enjoying everything — the players, the staff, and the fans. I feel at home, so of course, why not?”

Saliba’s consistent form has earned him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year for the past two seasons.

His defensive contributions have been crucial to Arsenal’s success, helping the team maintain the second-best defensive record in the league with just 14 goals conceded in 14 games. Only league leaders Liverpool have a better record, with 11 goals conceded.

Even though Arsenal trail Liverpool by seven points, Saliba remains confident that the gap can be closed. “Everything is possible,” he said. “The season is very long, and we’ve experienced that in the past two years. We just have to focus on ourselves. It’s still only December, so a lot of things can happen.”

Saliba was instrumental in Arsenal’s recent 2-0 win over Manchester United, scoring a crucial second goal that helped narrow the gap to Liverpool.

The Gunners now aim to build on that momentum when they face Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, seeking to avenge last season’s defeat at the same venue.

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