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BBC News
10 hours ago
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'Norgaard is the midfielder Arteta wants'
BBC Sport understands that Seville midfielder Lucien Agoume also features prominently on Arsenal's list of targets to replace Thomas however, it is understood that Mikel Arteta has identified Christian Norgaard as the midfielder he wants because he prefers a Premier League ready discussions over Norgaard have accelerated in the last 24 hours, while it is understood the Denmark international is keen to join Arteta's side.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Arsenal discussing transfer for ‘next N'Golo Kante', 23, if Thomas Partey leaves when his contract expires
ARSENAL are reportedly discussing a move for Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume amid concerns Thomas Partey may not extend his contract with the London club. The Gunners are negotiating a new deal with Partey, 32, with the Ghanaian's current terms set to expire next week. 3 Arsenal are reportedly discussing a move to sign Lucien Agoume from Sevilla Credit: Getty 3 Thomas Partey is yet to agree a new contract at Arsenal Credit: Getty According to The Athletic, the two parties are yet to find an agreement and Partey is beginning to entertain offers from elsewhere. The midfielder is understood to be keen on remaining in London, but Arsenal are preparing potential alternatives in case Partey doesn't pen a new deal at the Emirates. The Atheltic report that one name that is under discussion is 23-year-old Lucien Agoume. Agoume, a French youth international, made a splash in La Liga last season as he helped keep Sevilla afloat in the midst of a relegation battle - making 35 appearances, scoring once and providing three assists. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CRIS CHASE Man Utd 'open talks over transfer for Chelsea star Christopher Nkunku' The defensive-minded rising star came through the ranks at Sochaux's academy, which has produced the likes of Ibrahima Konate and Marcus Thuram, before signing for Inter Milan in 2019. His time with Inter didn't go to plan, seeing him sent out on a number of loan moves to develop his game before ultimately being snapped up by Sevilla on a permanent deal last summer. Agoume has been likened to former Chelsea and Leicester superstar N'Golo Kante by those that have been watching him, with fans excited at the prospect of what he could bring to Arsenal. One fan wrote: "He's never going to be a lone No.6, but in a double pivot he could be the next N'Golo Kante". 3 Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates While another added: "I am liking all I read about Lucien Agoume, and if he anything like N'Golo Kante I will be delighted if we get him." Arsenal are already bringing in midfield reinforcements this summer after agreeing a deal to sign Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi. Fulham eye £10m Zinchenko move Zubimendi, 26, is set to finalise his switch to the Emirates in July due to Sociedad's request to delay the deal until next month for financial reasons. It's thought Arsenal will pay slightly more than Zubimendi's £51m release clause in order to split the cost over multiple instalments. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga also appears set to complete a £5m move to North London as Arsenal look to bring in a new backup option for number one shot-stopper David Raya. The Gunners' top brass, including new transfer chief Andrea Berta, remain focused on bringing in a centre-forward during the window too. SunSport revealed last week that talks over a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko have stalled over the Slovenian's wage demands, while Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres remains a second choice. While it's also been claimed that Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who Arsenal failed to sign in January, is still admired and could return to the frame should they fail to land one of Sesko or Gyokeres.
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Arsenal discussing transfer for ‘next N'Golo Kante', 23, if Thomas Partey leaves when his contract expires
ARSENAL are reportedly discussing a move for Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume amid concerns Thomas Partey may not extend his contract with the London club. The Gunners are negotiating a new deal with Partey, 32, with the Ghanaian's current terms set to expire next week. 2 2 According to The Athletic, the two parties are yet to find an agreement and Partey is beginning to entertain offers from elsewhere. The midfielder is understood to be keen on remaining in London, but Arsenal are preparing potential alternatives in case Partey doesn't pen a new deal at the Emirates. The Atheltic report that one name that is under discussion is 23-year-old Lucien Agoume. Agoume, a French youth international, made a splash in La Liga last season as he helped keep Sevilla afloat in the midst of a relegation battle - making 35 appearances, scoring once and providing three assists. The defensive-minded rising star came through the ranks at Sochaux's academy, which has produced the likes of Ibrahima Konate and Marcus Thuram, before signing for Inter Milan in 2019. His time with Inter didn't go to plan, seeing him sent out on a number of loan moves to develop his game before ultimately being snapped up by Sevilla on a permanent deal last summer. Agoume has been likened to former Chelsea and Leicester superstar N'Golo Kante by those that have been watching him, with fans excited at the prospect of what he could bring to Arsenal. One fan wrote: "He's never going to be a lone No.6, but in a double pivot he could be the next N'Golo Kante". While another added: "I am liking all I read about Lucien Agoume, and if he anything like N'Golo Kante I will be delighted if we get him." Arsenal are already bringing in midfield reinforcements this summer after agreeing a deal to sign Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi. Fulham eye £10m Zinchenko move Zubimendi, 26, is set to finalise his switch to the Emirates in July due to Sociedad's request to delay the deal until next month for financial reasons. It's thought Arsenal will pay slightly more than Zubimendi's £51m release clause in order to split the cost over multiple instalments. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga also appears set to complete a £5m move to North London as Arsenal look to bring in a new backup option for number one shot-stopper David Raya. The Gunners' top brass, including new transfer chief Andrea Berta, remain focused on bringing in a centre-forward during the window too. SunSport revealed last week that talks over a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko have stalled over the Slovenian's wage demands, while Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres remains a second choice. While it's also been claimed that Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, who Arsenal failed to sign in January, is still admired and could return to the frame should they fail to land one of Sesko or Gyokeres.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Arsenal discussing transfer for ‘next N'Golo Kante', 23, if Thomas Partey leaves when his contract expires
ARSENAL are reportedly discussing a move for Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume amid concerns Thomas Partey may not extend his contract with the London club. The Gunners are negotiating a new deal with Partey, 32, with the Ghanaian's current terms set to expire next week. 3 Arsenal are reportedly discussing a move to sign Lucien Agoume from Sevilla Credit: Getty 3 Thomas Partey is yet to agree a new contract at Arsenal Credit: Getty According to The midfielder is understood to be keen on remaining in London, but The Atheltic report that one name that is under discussion is 23-year-old Lucien Agoume. Agoume, a French youth international, made a splash in La Liga last season as he helped keep READ MORE IN FOOTBALL The defensive-minded rising star came through the ranks at Sochaux's academy, which has produced the likes of Ibrahima Konate and His time with Inter didn't go to plan, seeing him sent out on a number of loan moves to develop his game before ultimately being snapped up by Sevilla on a permanent deal last summer. Agoume has been likened to former One fan wrote: "He's never going to be a lone No.6, but in a double pivot he could be the next N'Golo Kante". Most read in Football 3 Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates While another added: "I am liking all I read about Lucien Agoume, and if he anything like N'Golo Kante I will be delighted if we get him." Arsenal are already bringing in midfield reinforcements this summer after agreeing a deal to sign Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi. Fulham eye £10m Zinchenko move Zubimendi, 26, is set to finalise his switch to the Emirates in July due to Sociedad's request to delay the deal until next month for financial reasons. It's thought Arsenal will pay slightly more than Zubimendi's £51m release clause in order to split the cost over multiple instalments. Chelsea goalkeeper The Gunners' top brass, including new transfer chief Andrea Berta, remain SunSport revealed last week that talks over a move for While it's also been claimed that
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Revealed: Arsenal's surprise 'replacement for Thomas Partey' if contract talks continue to stall - and he has been hailed as the next N'Golo Kante!
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume as a replacement for Thomas Partey. The Gunners are discussing the 23-year-old among a number of options, according to The Athletic. Partey is on course to leave the Emirates after failing to agree a new deal, with his contract expiring at the end of the month. As such, Mikel Arteta will need to bolster his midfield and Agoume - who some online have dubbed 'the next N'Golo Kante' for his ball-winning ability - has emerged as an option. Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi appears close to joining for £51m but the Gunners are casting their net wider. Agoume was an important player for Sevilla last season as the Andalusian battled successfully to keep their place in LaLiga, finishing 17th. Having come through Sochaux's academy, which has produced stars such as Ibrahima Konate, Marcus Thuram, and Maxence Lacroix, Agoume signed for Inter Milan in 2019. He struggled for first-team football at the San Siro and went out on a series of loans with various clubs before landing at Sevilla permanently this summer. He also spent the 2023-24 season on loan in Seville, learning his defensive craft off the likes of Sergio Ramos. Agoume, who was born in Cameroon, has also played 10 times for france Under-21s but is yet to earn his first senior cap. Arteta did not want Partey to leave but it seem she is headed for the exit, with ESPN reporting that a renewal agreement is not expected after talks reached a standstill. Partey joined Arsenal for £45million from Atletico Madrid on deadline day in October 2020. The Ghana international has gone on to play 167 times for the Gunners and has scored nine goals. Partey was ruled out injured for large chunks of the 2023-24 season but returned as an important figure for Mikel Arteta last campaign as they reached the Champions League semi-finals. Podcast All episodes Play on Apple Spotify His stint in north London has brought no major trophies, although he did play in their 2023 Community Shield penalties victory over Manchester City. Partey says his family will be a decisive factor in deciding his future. 'I think the first thing is where are you happy and where do you feel at home. At the end of the day you've been in football, you've been in different teams. 'Then it's about what is your next objective what do you want to achieve next. You still have to look at all this and at the end of the day we all have a family that needs money, this is our mind. 'We are not getting younger. There are a lot of things where you have to look now with a family, where you want them to be happy. When you are young you just play anywhere. 'I'm an Arsenal fan, I can't decide anything and just have to leave it to my agent and the club. Me, I just want to enjoy football.'
