Arsenal and Tottenham target’s agent hints at summer move

Source: Fanatix by Dan Kilpatrick

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke interested in talking to clubs playing in Europe, says agent.

The agent of Arsenal and Tottenham target Christian Benteke has again hinted that the striker is interested in leaving Aston Villa this summer.

On Thursday, Benteke reportedly said he would not be forced to remain at Villa Park, prompting Villains boss Paul Lambert to urge the 22-year-old to take a ‘reality check’.

Benteke’s agent, Eris Kismet, has angrily dismissed the player’s quotes as false but done little to dampen speculation linking Benteke with a move away from the Midlands club.

“Christian and I are surprised and disgusted by a story in the Sun newspaper claiming Benteke can do what

Manchester United ready shock deal to sign Arsenal star

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Belgium slipped down the pecking order with the Gunners last season.

Continental heavyweights Manchester United and FC Barcelona are both reportedly keen to sign Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen this summer, says the Daily Mirror.

Whilst Barcelona’s interest would be understandable given their lack of options at centre back, and propensity to look to Arsenal as their first port of call when reinforcements are required, Manchester United’s is less understandable.

New boss David Moyes is able to call upon Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and

Jamie Carragher dream teams: Liverpool legend picks the best he's played with and against

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After calling time on a glittering career for Liverpool, Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher has selected his dream teams made up of his best team-mates and opponents faced during his time at Anfield, but who else has made the cut?

Arsenal should sign four defensive players says club legend

Source: Fanatix by Seth Williams

Former centre-half urges club to bring defensive reinforcements to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal legend Tony Adams has urged the club to spend big at the back this summer.

The Gunners have been linked with a host of new forwards since pipping rivals Tottenham to fourth place and sealing Champions League football for another season, but Adams believes boss Arsene Wenger must strengthen his defence in order to end an eight year trophy-drought.

“The best players and the best teams win championships,” Adams told Sky Sports.

“Lately Arsenal have

Walcott sets sights on title

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Theo Walcott believes Arsenal are capable of winning the Premier League next season - and wants his team-mates to have the same confidence in themselves.

Ashley Williams close to Arsenal move as Liverpool turn away

Source: The Sun

SWANSEA centre-back nears a Gunners switch as Liverpool look elsewhere — so Thomas Vermaelen may leave Emirates

Arsenal prepared to break the bank to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney this summer

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Wenger wants to bring England international to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are ready to break the bank to bring Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney to the Emirates this summer, reports the Daily Mirror.

The Gunners hierarchy are willing to smash the club’s wage ceiling to bring in a stella signing and out-of-favour Red Devil Rooney is on boss Arsene Wenger’s radar.

PSG, Monaco and Chelsea are also keeping tabs on Rooney, 27, who saw a transfer request rejected by outgoing United manager Sir Alex Ferguson earlier this month.

It remains to be seen if the England

Arsenal ladies' Steph Houghton looks forward to FA Cup final

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Steph Houghton went to meet the Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge at a Buckingham Palace garden party after our interview at Arsenal's training ground.

Premier League Transfer Talk

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Transfer Talk: follow all the rumours and gossip from the Premier League.  

Arsenal season review and summer transfer window plans

Source: Fanatix by Adam Davies

Arsenal reached the UEFA Champions League with a last gasp charge. fanatix reviews their season and contemplates transfer plans going forward.

After a trying campaign – not least for their fans’ emotions – Arsenal finally confirmed their place in the promised lands that are the UEFA Champions League qualification places.

Here’s our season review and guide to the club’s summer transfer plans.

Star Pupil: Per Mertesacker

Per Mertesacker might seem a surprise choice as the best player in Arsenal’s season, but was the calming influence in Arsenal’s back four throughout – despite occasional braindead moments from all around him.

The German was

Back pages, May 25: Andros Townsend thrown out of England squad for betting

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Tottenham midfielder Andros Townsend withdrew from England's Under 21 squad last night. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Saturday, May 25.

Theo Walcott: We must believe

Source: The Sun

THE winger insists Arsene Wenger’s squad is good enough to compete with the best — but is just not delivering

Backpage Roundup: Wilshere Targets Strong Start, Swansea’s Williams Nearing Arsenal Move, Monteiro Leaving, Jovetic Staying, Chamakh and More

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Wilshere Targets Strong Start For Title Challenge

Jack Wilshere feels that Arsenal should hit the ground running next season in order to mount a serious title challenge for the first time since 1997/98.

The Gunners have the fourth-lowest odds to win the 2013/13 Barclays Premier League title, according to several worldwide online sports betting companies. Their three top rivals – Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea – will all have new managers at the helm next

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner wanted by Besiktas

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Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Besiktas could boost Arsenal's summer transfer kitty after showing interest in Nicklas Bendtner and Gervinho.

Wayne Rooney chased by Arsenal

Source: Mail Online

Arsenal are growing increasingly confident they can finance a record-breaking move for Wayne Rooney. Sportmail exclusively revealed the Gunners’ interest in the unsettled Manchester United star last week.

Robin van Persie sent Piers Morgan a message with picture of his Premier League title win

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Robin Van Persie dealt a blow to one of his biggest detractors after sending him a mysterious package in the post.

Champions League - Bayern Munich muscle too strong for Dortmund

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Arsene Wenger says Bayern Munich's financial strength will always keep them one step ahead of Borussia Dortmund.

Championship - Almunia: I never look back

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Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia admits he has no regrets about leaving Arsenal for Championship side Watford.

Win exclusive Arsenal-themed babywear

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Tell us who Arsenal's top goalscorer was this season for your chance to win

Arsenal prepared to listen to offers for striker

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Moroccan has been a huge disappointment at the Emirates.

Arsenal are said to be desperate to offload misfiring front man Marouane Chamakh this summer, according to reports in the Daily Mirror.

The Morocco international arrived at the Emirates on a free transfer from Ligue 1 outfit Bordeaux three years ago, with the attacker receiving a bumper four-year deal in the process.

However, in the intervening three years Chamakh has struggled badly for form in front of goal for the Gunners, managing to find the back of the net on just seven occasions in 29 Premier League contests in his

GunnersGaming - Betting preview

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Get all the best bets with our betting partner, GunnersGaming, ahead of the Champions League final

Arsenal’s summer shopping list revealed: 5 goalkeepers who could replace Wojciech Szczesny

Source: Fanatix by Chris Swann

With Arsene Wenger looking to add competition to Wojciech Szczesny this summer, we look at five goalkeepers who could challenge for Gunners goalkeeper jersey.

Asmir Begovic (Stoke City)

The most heavily linked goalkeeper with a move to Arsenal has been the Bosnian keeper, and his experience of playing regular Premier League international football is a  major reason why Wenger has been keeping a close eye on him.

He kept 11 clean sheets for Stoke last season for an average Stoke team and would add some presence to a Gunners back-line that has looked woefully lacking in authority at

Arsenal given hope in transfer pursuit of Real Madrid star Gonzalo Higuain

Source: Fanatix by Adam Davies

Arsenal retain as good a chance of signing Gonzalo Higuain as ever, with the Real Madrid star yet to enter any talks with Juventus.

Arsenal could yet sign Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid after the striker’s agent confirmed that there had been no talks with Juventus over his future.

The Turin giants are competing with the Gunners for a number of transfer targets this summer, with Stevan Jovetic also thought to be of interest to both clubs, but it appears that neither move is as advanced as initially reported.

“Nothing has been agreed with Juventus,” said Nicolas Higuain, the Argentine forward’s agent and brother

Adams and Pires urge spending

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Former Arsenal stars Tony Adams and Robert Pires have urged the club to invest in the squad following yet another trophy-less season at the Emirates.

Arsenal skipper ready to leave to save World Cup Dream

Source: Squeaky Bum Time by Lewis Jones

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen is set to leave the club in order to save his dream of playing the World Cup next summer.

Vermaelen lost his place in the Gunners’ starting line up in the middle of the season after a run of poor performances which left him spending the last two months of the season on the bench.

Laurent Koscienly and Per Mertesacker formed a strong partnership which saw Arsenal winning 10 of their last 13 games without defeat. Arsene Wenger then publically announced that they were now his first choice partnership.

The 27-year-old is happy and settled at the club after he became one of the fans favourites since his arrival in 2009, however his performances this season left them

Monteiro heading for Belgium

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Arsenal youngster Elton Monteiro has signed a long-term deal with Belgian club Club Brugge.

Elton Monteiro set to join Club Brugge

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Central defender agrees a long-term contract with Belgian First Division side to move this summer

Football - Wilshere calls for improved start

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Jack Wilshere has warned Arsenal cannot afford another slow start next season if they are to mount a sustained challenge for the Barclays Premier League title.

Arsenal striker Andrey Arshavin fails to impress Zenit St Petersburg

Source: The Guardian

• Zenit decide against signing 31-year-old Russian
• Arshavin's Arsenal deal expires at end of next month

Zenit St Petersburg have ruled out signing Andrey Arshavin, whose contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the month.

"He hasn't played much for lately. Why? You would have to ask him that question," their coach Luciano Spalletti said in reference to the former Russia captain, who joined Arsenal from Zenit for £15m in early 2009.

Arshavin, who turns 32 next week, rejoined Zenit on a three-month loan from Arsenal in February last year after but failed to rediscover his top form.

Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, Zenit's former captain, is poised to rejoin the club on a free transfer after four years at Bayern

Premier League - King: Bale will stay at Spurs and lead them above Arsenal

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EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham legend Ledley King believes Gareth Bale will stay put next season, and could inspire them to finish above Arsenal.

Giroud: I'll only get better

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Olivier Giroud is confident he can improve on the 17 goals he scored in his first season in the Premier League.

Andrei Arshavin will not be signing once more for Zenit St Petersburg

Source: The Guardian

• Russian club says no to taking forward back
• Arsenal contract expires at end of next month

Zenit St Petersburg have ruled out signing Andrei Arshavin, whose contract with Arsenal expires at the end of the month.

"He hasn't played much for lately. Why? You would have to ask him that question," their Italian coach Luciano Spalletti said in reference to the former Russia captain, who joined Arsenal from Zenit for £15m in early 2009.

Arshavin, who turns 32 next week, rejoined Zenit on a three-month loan from Arsenal in February last year after but failed to rediscover his top form.

Zenit's former captain Anatoliy Tymoshchuk is poised to rejoin the club on a free transfer after spending four years at

Arteta - I’ve really enjoyed my new role

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‘I watched a lot of players in my position, a lot of players that I like and I am happy with the way I have done it’

Scott - We’re well primed for the final

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‘[You need] the right preparation going into the game but also [to] feel confident and relaxed’

Aston Villa's Paul Lambert says Christian Benteke needs reality check

Source: The Guardian

• Striker says Arsenal is club he would like to join
• Manager insists he has plenty to prove at Villa

Paul Lambert, the Aston Villa manager, has warned Christian Benteke that he faces a "reality check" after reports suggesting the striker could be keen to leave the club.

The 22-year-old old Belgian scored 19 goals in his first season in the Premier League and has been linked with a move away from Villa Park.

But Lambert, who said talks had already begun over improving Benteke's existing contract that has three years left to run, insisted the player still has plenty more to prove. Lambert told

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong out for two months

Source: Mail Online

After picking up an injury on Sunday, this Premier League midfielder faces two months rehabilitation as he hopes to be fit for next season.

Paul Lambert has warned Christian Benteke he faces a 'reality check'

Source: The Guardian

• Striker says Arsenal is club he would like to join
• Manager insists he has plenty to prove at Villa

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has warned Christian Benteke he faces a "reality check" after reports suggesting the striker could be keen to leave the club.

The 22-year-old old Belgian scored 19 goals in his first season in the Premier League and has been linked with a move away from Villa Park.

But Lambert, who said talks had already begun over improving Benteke's existing contract which has three years left to run, insisted the player still has plenty more to prove.

Lambert told

Arsenal dealt huge blow in chase to sign Toulouse full back

Source: Fanatix by Chris Swann

Aurier has no intention of leaving Ligue 1 outfit, despite interest from Gunners.

Arsenal target Serge Aurier has dampened speculation he is set to join the Gunners, after telling reporters that he will only leave Toulouse if ‘something crazy happens’.

The powerful full back has three years left on his contract with the Ligue 1 club, and the 20-year confident that his future lies in Toulouse.

“I still have three years of contract in Toulouse – I feel great here and when I am somewhere, I like to stay,” Aurier told the Daily Star.

“I feel progress every day, with a coach [Alain Casanova] who loves

Champions League Final - Borussia Dortmund v Bayern Munich: Graham Poll Football Friday Google+ Hangout

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Former World Cup referee Graham Poll reveals what the atmosphere's like in the Bayern boardroom after you've refereed one of their defeats as Sportsmail looks forward to the Champions League final at Wembley.

Pictures of the Season - Part two

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Club photographers choose their favourite celebration shots from 2012/13

Pictures of the Season - Part one

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Club photographers choose their favourite celebration shots from 2012/13

Aubameyang likely to leave

Source: Sky Sports

St Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been advised by Samuel Eto'o to join him at Anzhi Makhachkala, according to reports in France.

Premier League to increase bans for horror tackles after video review

Source: Mail Online

Players could find their punishments for reckless challenges increased after plans to use video evidence to review contentious incidents were backed by football’s powerbrokers.

Paul Lambert urges Arsenal and Tottenham target Christian Benteke to stay put

Source: Fanatix by Dan Kilpatrick

Boss says Belgian should stay at Villa Park.

Paul Lambert has urged Christian Benteke to snub interest from Arsenal and Tottenham, and continue improving his game at Aston Villa.

Benteke has been linked to the north London duo after a stunning début season in the Premier League in which he bagged 19 goals for the Midlands strugglers.

The Belgium international claimed on Thursday that he would ‘not necessarily accept’ being forced to remain at Villa Park this summer.

But Lambert is hopeful the 22-year-old will chose to remain at the club and believes

Stars attend Soccer School in Dubai

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More than 300 students meet Gibbs, Jenkinson and Oxlade-Chamberlain for training tips and pictures

Wenger - Bayern are logical favourites

Source: Arsenal Official Site

‘They have more maturity and a psychological advantage over Dortmund,’ says boss ahead of Champions League final

Arsenal target Stevan Jovetic could leave admits Fiorentina boss

Source: Fanatix by Dan Kilpatrick

Montella hints that the Viola may cash-in on Jovetic.

Arsenal target Stevan Jovetic could leave Fiorentina this summer, according to the Italian club’s boss Vincenzo Montella.

The Gunners are reportedly in advanced talks to sign the 23-year-old, who is also attracting interest from Serie A Champions Juventus.

The Viola are thought to be holding out for £30m for the Montenegro international but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is hppeful of agreeing a fee closer to £20m.

And Montella has admitted for the first time that Jovetic could leave the Satdio

2012/13 Review: Quotes of the Season

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We look back at some of the best soundbites from the campaign, including Wenger, Walcott, Bould and Arshavin

Serie A - Pires: I was close to Juventus

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Robert Pires has revealed that he turned down a move to Juventus in the summer of 2000 in favour of a switch to Arsenal.

Napoli to make shock move for Arsenal defender

Source: Fanatix by Tom Seymour

Vermaelen has emerged an an unlikely target for Naples club.

In a move that is sure to raise a few eyebrows Napoli prepare a bid for out-of-favour Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to talkSPORT.

With manager Arsene Wenger preferring the partnership of Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker at the back – Vermaelen started just twice in the Gunners’ last 10 league matches – it seems as if the Belgian is on his way out at the Emirates.

Barcelona have been linked with the 27-year-old but now it seems that