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BELOTTI BOOST

Arsenal target Andrea Belotti could be available on a free transfer if his current club Torino fail to sell him in January.

The current contract for the 27-year-old is set to expire in June 2022.

The player netted 13 goals in 36 appearances for his Serie A team last term

And Football.london and Torino Granata claim Belotti's club would be keen to sell him in the January transfer window.

NUNO'S NOT BOTHERED

Nuno Tavares says he is not fussed about where he is asked to play for Arsenal on the pitch.

The Portugal Under-21 ace impressed with his performance at left-back for the Gunners during their 3-1 defeat of Aston Villa at the Emirates.

On the full-back's flexibility, Mikel Arteta said: "That's something that we really liked about Nuno when we were looking at him, and credit to Edu and the scouting department when they were doing the process because that is something that we have discussed a lot because we want a certain character to play for Arsenal.

"To deal with that pressure, to be able to perform straight away when you are needed and to go from not playing to playing straight away, and to have this capacity to do what he did. So credit to the boy."

RAZOR SHARP ROWE

Gary Neville reckons Emile Smith Rowe is a better finisher than Cristiano Ronaldo was at his age.

The Arsenal starlet, 21, has netted three goals in 10 Gunners appearances so far this term after being given the club's number 10 shirt.

Neville told Sky Sports: "Ronaldo now for 10, 15 years and Mo Salah for five, six years, and beyond. They are absolutely deadly. They are ruthless and clinical.

"Everything that Smith Rowe [wants to be], he's a beautiful footballer Smith Rowe, and he's got a long way to go in his career.

"Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't as clinical and ruthless at that age."

HENRY'S A HERO

Bukayo Saka has revealed that Thierry Henry texted him after he missed a penalty during England's loss to Italy in the finals of the 2020 Euros.

The Arsenal icon was among the many individuals who rallied around Saka and the Three Lions squad following the defeat at Wembley in July.

Saka, 20, told Sky Sports for Black History Month: “He’s a hero to me for what he’s done for my club, what he’s done in football.

“After the Euros he did message me, he went out of his way to get my number and message me. He told me that I’m actually a hero and that I’ve done so well.

“That meant everything to me, already looking up to him.”

EAGER SALIBA

William Saliba reckons he played the best game of his career when he helped Marseille snuff out Paris Saint-Germain's superstars.

The Arsenal centre-back, who is currently on loan at the French club, was instrumental in helping them seal a 0-0 draw against PSG.

And the player's efforts included a last-ditch tackle on Kylian Mbappe.

After the game, Saliba said: "I saw he made the ball so I was like, 'Either take the red or I take the ball'.

"I tackled the ball well so there you go.

"It’s the best game of my career, playing a 'Classique' at the Velodrome with this atmosphere."

KEEN ON CARV

Arsenal are thought to be eyeing a move for William Carvalho according to reports in Italy.

The Real Betis midfielder, 29, who was once a target for former boss Arsene Wenger, is thought to be back on the Gunners' radar.

And Calciomercato claims the club may be mulling over a possible January swoop for the player.

LAC'S A LEADER

Mikel Arteta claims Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang are leading their team-mates by example in training.

The Gunners gaffer, whose team Leeds in the league cup, tonight said: “They lead by example not only there (on the pitch), but also on the training ground.

 "Human beings change themselves, every six months, we have all new cells. And that’s incredible.

“So, we are able to adapt pretty quickly and we can manipulate and change our minds very quickly as well. I think they are doing that for the benefit of the club."

CRITICAL THINKING

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun's brother, Royce, has come out in criticism of Mikel Arteta's tactics, claiming the Gunners have a 'striker problem' due to their style of play.

Balogun, 20, started the opening day defeat at Brentford and then came off the bench in the home loss to Chelsea, but hasn't appeared for Arsenal since, with his brother claiming Arteta’s system ‘just doesn’t really work’.

Royce Balogun told : “You can’t blame just the player, it’s the system. If you look at that striker problem in terms of chances created, it’s not just Folarin.

“When Martinelli and Aubameyang were playing there, the system didn’t work. The system just doesn’t really work at the moment.

"Soon it will work and he’ll have to be ready when it does. You have to support him and tell him to keep going.”

Balogun showed Arsenal fans and Mikel Arteta what he's capable of as he scored twice for Arsenal's under-23's over the weekend as they overcame Man Utd under-23's 3-1.

SUPER JACK

Ex-Arsenal hero Jack Wilshire is set to hold talks with the club in the coming days about a sensational return to the Emirates after former teammate Mikel Arteta said that 'the door is always open'.

Wilshire, 29, has been without a club since he was released by Bournemouth at the end of last season and is open to returning to Arsenal to train with the club.

Via Football Daily, he said: "I really enjoyed playing with him [Arteta], sharing a dressing room with him. To hear him come out and say the door is always open is nice.

"I think it can only help me, being around good players, training with world class players.

"And just being in a team environment is something that I'm interested in and I'm sure I'll have a conversation with someone at the club over the next few days."

Wilshire made 197 appearances for Arsenal before leaving for West Ham in 2018, but suffered from a series of injuries that limited his playing time for the club over the years.

The 29-year-old was once viewed as one of Arsenal's most exciting academy product in years and famously endeared himself to Gunners fans by leading a chant about Spurs during Arsenal's 2014 FA Cup victory parade.

BACK ON TRACK

Arsenal take on Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday in their next Premier League fixture, which will come as good news to Gunners fans after the Clarets were soundly beaten 3-1 by Everton last night.

Both sides suffered difficult starts to the season, with Arsenal losing their first three before beating Norwich at the weekend and Burnley losing their first two before drawing with Leeds and then losing to Everton last night.

Arsenal fans will be hoping that an away win against Burnley will get their season back on track and propel them back up the table, but after Burnley's poor start, they'll equally be hoping for a big performance against Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta's side have struggled to find their shooting boots of late, having scored just one goal in four games in the Premier League so far.

But opponents Burnley are yet to keep a clean sheet in the league this season, which could make them the ideal opponents for Arsenal as they look to get their front line scoring goals again.

With Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opening his account for the season against Norwich, he'll be desperate to add to his tally of 65 goals in 117 Premier League appearances.

The 32-year-old striker from Gabon scored came under criticism as he scored just ten Premier League goals last season, having bagged more than 20 in each of the two seasons previous to that.

FAN FAVOURITE

Arsenal fans were impressed with Takehiro Tomiyasu's debut at right-back against Norwich, going as far as to say they think he could become their best value signing of this summer.

The Japanese defender, 22, made his first appearance in an Arsenal shirt in their 1-0 win over the Canaries on Saturday and fans already feel he could be the answer to their issues at right-back after a solid display.

Having signed for £16.74m, fans feel Tomiyasu is already on his way to justifying his transfer fee and could quickly become a vital part of a new-look Arsenal backline alongside Ben White, Gabriel and Kieran Tierney.

NEXT GENERATION

17-year-old Arsenal wonderkid Charlie Patino has been tipped by many to be the next star to make a breakthrough into the first team after the likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe.

Patino drew plaudits from far and wide for his performance in Arsenal under-23's 3-1 win against Man Utd under-23's and scored a fabulous goal to cap it off.

The youngster won the ball back deep in the Man Utd half before bursting into the box, gliding past Phil jones and then dinking the ball over Dean Henderson.

Patino was born in Watford to Spanish parents and has represented his country at youth level, captaining England in an Under-16 match against Spain when he was just 14.

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE

£24million player Aaron Ramsdale has had a huge few months after making the England squad for the Euros following injuries to Dean Henderson and Nick Pope and signing for Arsenal from boyhood club Sheffield United.

He made his Arsenal bow in the 1-0 win over Norwich at the weekend and the 23-year-old will reportedly his place in the Arsenal goal ahead of Bernd Leno going into the Gunners' clash with Burnley on Saturday.

Of Ramsdale, Arteta said post-match: “Aaron was terrific. It wasn’t just the technical side, it was energy he transmitted, his chemistry with the backline and body language.

“We have two fantastic keepers. Now I want to see how they perform in training — and whoever gives more confidence and is more reliable is going to play.”

This could spell the end at Arsenal for German keeper Bernd Leno, who at the age of 29 will seek assurances about his playing time and may look elsewhere if he is not playing regularly.

GOOD MORNING ARSENAL FANS

Aaron Ramsdale is getting ready to nab Bernd Leno’s spot as Arsenal’s number one stopper. 

The £24million summer signing is thought to have impressed Mikel Arteta with his performance in the Gunners 1-0 against Norwich 

And SunSport’s Mark Irwin says the keeper only found out he would be starting against the Canaries on the eve of the game itself.  

Ramsdale, 23, said: “It’s my responsibility to force him to carry on picking me, which is something I have to do on a daily basis.

“Now me and Bernd will be competing in a good, healthy way. We’ve got to continue that competitiveness on the training ground and I have to try to stay in the team.

Meanwhile, Charlie Patino is rumoured be in line for promotion into Arsenal’s first-team squad, according to reports. 

The England Under-17 starlet is thought to have impressed with his performances up top for the Gunners Under-23s. 

The 17-year-old netted a sensational goal for the team during their 3-1 win against Man United Under-23s on Saturday. 

And reports claim he humiliated Dean Henderson and Phil Jones whilst doing so. 

Elsewhere Hector Bellerin is thought to have made a sly dig at Arsenal’s competitive edge ahead of Real Betis’s clash with Celtic in the Europa League on Thursday. 

The Gunners full-back is currently on loan for one season at the Spanish club following a temporary move this summer. 

Bellerin told the Daily Record: “We have already watched the derby against Rangers and that result puts pressure on Celtic.

“If we can dominate the ball against them, we can get the win we need.

“I’ve left Arsenal to win things with Real Betis. I’m not here for a holiday.”

And Italian football expert Fabrizio Romano claims Arsenal’s failure to sell Alexandre Lacazette derailed their efforts to sign ex-Chelsea starlet Tammy Abraham.

The Blues forward was heavily linked with the club before sealing a £34million move to Jose Mourinho’s Roma. 

Romano told his Here We Go podcast: “They were really, really pushing and pushing, they were trying in every possible way.

“So, Arsenal were really convinced that they had a chance to sign Tammy Abraham but in football, it is not easy to change the mind of the players.”

RAMSDALE IS READY

Aaron Ramsdale is gearing up to battle Bernd Leno to become Arsenal's number one stopper.

And SunSport's Mark Irwin reports that Mikel Arteta is keeping both players in the dark as to who his preferred choice is.

Ramsdale revealed that he only found out on the eve of Saturday's 1-0 win against Norwich that he would be starting in that game.

The £24million goalkeeper said: "It’s my responsibility to force him to carry on picking me, which is something I have to do on a daily basis.

“Now me and Bernd will be competing in a good, healthy way.

"We’ve got to continue that competitiveness on the training ground and I have to try to stay in the team."

AUBA OFFSIDE

Dermot Gallagher reckons Pierre Emerick Aubameyang's first goal of the season could have been ruled as offside.

The Gunners skipper's effort saw Mikel Arteta's side pick up three precious points and their first win of the season after three losses in the league.

And Gallagher reckons the striker was fortunate not to have his goal ruled out.

The former Prem ref told Sky Sports News: "[Regarding whether Aubameyang was offside], this was a really interesting incident because I thought Aubameyang was offside.

"Aubameyang starts in an offside position, but when the ball hits the post and comes back, it strikes Pepe and goes to him - and at that point, he's returned behind the ball so he's onside."

REISS OVERUSE

Reiss Nelson could be set to miss Feyenoord's Conference League clash with Maccabi Haifa and their top-flight duel with PSV.

The Arsenal starlet, currently on loan at the Dutch club, is contending with an "overuse injury", according to Football.london.

Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot was unable to confirm if the player would be fit for his team's clash with PSV.

Slot told Football.london: "Nelson had participated in almost all training sessions at Arsenal, but he experiences the training here as a bit more intense.

"He suffered an overuse injury and so he is not there. Whether he will be fit for the PSV game remains to be seen."

LAC OF BUYERS

Arsenal's failure to sell Alexandre Lacazette is reported to have hindered their rumoured summer bid for Tammy Abraham.

Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano claims the Gunners were eager to swoop for the ex-Chelsea starlet.

And the team were hoping to offload the France international beforehand.

However, the former Blues ace would eventually seal a £34million move to Roma where he is enjoying an impressive start to his career in Serie A.

Speaking on his Here We Go podcast, Romano said: "They were really, really pushing and pushing, they were trying in every possible way.

"So, Arsenal were really convinced that they had a chance to sign Tammy Abraham but in football, it is not easy to change the mind of the players."

ON YOUR MARC

Marc Overmars has reportedly suggested he would be open to stepping into Edu's shoes to become Arsenal's sporting director.

The ex-Gunners and Barcelona winger winning enjoyed a trophy-winning three-year spell in north London winning a league and cup double in 1998.

And the Dutchman is currently the director of football at Ajax, a job he has been doing since 2012.

Overmars told Mundo Deportivo: “At a certain point the thing is simple: either I continue and I stay here in Ajax or we go abroad again as a family.

"I have let that train pass six times."

Asked whether he would go to Arsenal or Barcelona, he added: "They are both interesting."

LUCKY LUC

Lucas Torreira has turned heads with his performance during his debut for Italian club Fiorentina.

The Arsenal midfielder, who is currently on loan at the Serie A side, played for 66 minutes during their 2-1 win to Atalanta on Saturday.

Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Italiano told reporters: "We are talking about a footballer who played at Atletico Madrid and Arsenal, has charisma and high intelligence.

"He really wants to have the ball at his feet, he always makes up for his mistakes.

“I am happy to have a player with this character, in terms of mentality we have to be strong. We must never give up."

PAT'S ALL THAT

Charles Patino is rumoured to be in line for a first-team move following his goal for the Gunners' Under-23s in their 3-1 defeat of Man United.

Football.london says the 17-year-old has been called up to train with Mikel Arteta's side.

And his goal against United on Saturday - which viral on social media - has earned him plaudits from fans.

ART TO DEPART?

Danny Mills and Simon Lee Jordan reckon Mikel Arteta could be set for the chop at Arsenal in the near future.

The Gunners have notched up just one win from their four opening Prem games this term and sit just two places above the relegation zone.

Football pundit Murphy told talkSPORT: "I think he is walking the plank.

"I like him. I like the way he comes across, I like his humility, I like his work ethic, but ultimately it doesn’t take you far.

"You have to produce a winning side with what you have got and he has got some good players, it’s not like he has got a squad full of duds – he has got some really talented boys in there."

MIK'S GOOD PICK

Perry Groves reckons Mikel Arteta deserves praise for his decisive action on subs during Arsenal's win against Norwich.

The former Gunner told talkSPORT: "He needed to make substitutions and he brought on (Thomas) Partey and (Emile) Smith Rowe but he left on (Martin) Odegaard.

"He took off (Albert Sambi) Lokonga. He wanted as many attacking players on as possible.

"I'll give Arteta a little bit of credit." 

TAKE'S A HERO

Takehiro Tomiyaso's absence from Bologna's defence is reportedly causing issues for the Italian side.

And club boss Sinisa Mihajlovic is thought to have been irked by the player's late summer move to the Emirates, according to Corriere Dello Sport and Sport Witness.

Mihajlovic said: “He arrived here as a stranger and now Tomiyasu is at Arsenal, a big player in European football.

"I lost a player who could cover all defence roles, within hours of the end of the transfer market and it’s not the best, but his path must be an example for others."

BEST BET

Hector Bellerin revealed data analytics influenced his decision to join Real Betis on loan.

The Athletic reports the full-back is spending the rest of this season playing for the LaLiga outfit with the aim of regaining his spot in Spain's national team.

The Spaniard was influenced by a need for first-team action and a manager who would match his style, with Betis ranking high on a list of suitable clubs collated by Analytics FC.