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ARSENAL will have Thomas Partey available for a massive clash against rivals Manchester United this weekend.
On the transfer front, the Gunners could recall Lucas Torreira and send him on loan to Monaco after a torrid time at Atletico Madrid.
Follow all the latest from the Emirates below…
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PARTEY TIME
Thomas Partey has passed a fitness test ahead of Arsenal’s game against Man Utd tomorrow, reports the AFC Bell.
The Arabic language Twitter account states that the midfielder will go into the squad for the match with the Red Devils.
However, it is not known whether he will be able to start.
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CAV SOME OF THAT
Man Utd have teased the possibility of Edinson Cavani starting against Arsenal on Saturday.
Posting a snap of the striker in training, they tweeted: “Rested. Recovered. Raring to go again.”
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MAR-VELLOUS SIGNING
It’s been a year since Arsenal signed Pablo Mari from Flamengo.
Commenting on his move, the Spanish defender tweeted: “One of the happiest days of my life!
“One year ago today, I became a Gunner.”
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SAINTS ROW
Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth has commented on Southampton’s interest in Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
He said: “He’s one of a number of players not getting first-team football at Arsenal. Southampton are interested in taking him on loan.
“Interestingly, Ralph Hasenhuttl has said he was hopeful of bringing in a player on loan before Monday’s deadline.
“It’s thought that if Arsenal do allow Maitland-Niles out on loan, it would be preferably to Southampton.
“There was a thought when we were hearing about Arsenal’s preference that they might want to get Ryan Bertrand as part of that deal, but Hasenhuttl poured cold water on him leaving at all during the transfer window – he says they need him.
“On the flip side, he is into the last six months of his contract.”
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MUST HAVE HIM
Liverpool are favourites to clinch the signing of Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi.
That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve installed the defending Premier League champions at 6/1.
Jurgen Klopp had previously declared it unlikely that Liverpool would sign a defender during the January transfer window.
But he’s been forced to reevaluate the situation after Thursday’s ‘serious’ injury to Joel Matip.
The German international, who partnered midfielder Jordan Henderson in defence against Tottenham, was forced off with suspected ankle ligament damage.
He joins long-term absentees Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez on the sidelines.
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AUBA AND OUT
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will NOT be available for Arsenal’s clash against Man Utd on Saturday.
Football.London claim the Gunners skipper will play no part in the match due to personal reasons.
The Gabon international has been looking after his mother who is suffering from illness.
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ROBIN GOOD
Bristol City are plotting a swoop for Aston Villa outcast and former Arsenal man Henri Lansbury, according to reports.
The midfielder is on his way out of the Midlands club with his contract expiring in the summer.
Villa boss Dean Smith is willing to let him leave on loan in order to run down his contract with the Premier League club.
And the Mirror report how Bristol City are ready to make their move to bolster their play-off push.
Lansbury, 30, has made just three League Cup appearances this season and was left out of the club’s Premier League squad registration.
He would arrive at The Robins with bags of Championship experience having spent ten seasons in the second-tier.
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SAINTSLEY
Southampton are trying to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles on loan from Arsenal before Monday’s deadline.
Ralph Hasenhuttl is keen to boost his full-back options this month and is a big fan of the versatile England star.
Left-back is a particular issue with youngster Jake Vokins being sent to Sunderland on loan, leaving just Ryan Bertrand as a natural in that position.
Maitland-Niles, who is also wanted by West Brom, is considering leaving the Emirates temporarily to boost his game time.
Maitland-Niles, 23, is keen to strengthen his push for a Euro 2021 place this summer by playing more regularly.
Wolves put in a summer bid and are said to be considering a fresh attempt this month.
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NO MORE TIERS
Kieran Tierney has scored an absolute banger in training.
Could he be in contention to return to the side tomorrow?
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OD ONE IN
Martin Odegaard is already keen to stay at Arsenal in the long term, according to reports.
The Norwegian has chosen the number 11 jersey for his stay at the Emirates and Defensa Central claim there is a very important reason for that.
Odegaard could have had Mesut Ozil’s number 10 shirt, but that is set to go to Emile Smith Rowe from next season.
(Under Premier League rules, Smith Rowe cannot take the number 10 shirt this season as he already has a squad number.)
And the Real Madrid loanee has therefore gone with number 11 knowing it will still be free in 2021/22.
And in his pre-Man Utd press conference, Mikel Arteta also suggested Arsenal were keen to make the deal permanent.
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ART DEALER
Arsenal fans will be hoping the club splash the cash yet again in the summer having offloaded a number of fringe players this month.
The likes of Mesut Ozil and Sokratis have had their contracts terminated in January, while Sead Kolasinac and William Saliba have been loaned out.
And the Gunners could also have money to play with as the contracts of David Luiz and Shkodran Mustafi will expire at the end of the season.
Arsenal could also cash in on Alexandre Lacazette, with the French striker’s deal in North London to expire in 2022.
The FA Cup holders could also part ways with the likes of Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi, who left the club on loan in October.
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