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Gunner Guler?

Arda Guler is now being linked to Arsenal, as well as other big clubs in Europe.

Having joined Madrid from boyhood club Fenerbahce in July 2023 for an initial £17.2m, the Turk’s debut campaign was hampered by injuries, making only 12 appearances in all competitions.

Yet he still managed six goals in 10 La Liga appearances and 330 minutes of playing time, becoming the fastest player in Madrid history to hit that tally.

More game time has followed this term with 34 appearances in all competitions so far, but just 10 of these have been starts, including 56 minutes of a 2-0 Champions League defeat away at Liverpool in November.

Guler would cost between £30m and £40m at least should anyone come calling.

However, with young talent Ethan Nwaneri already integrated into the first team, Arsenal may prioritize other positions.

Gy ‘n mighty pay if Gunners nab Viktor

Arsenal are looking to make Viktor Gyokeres one of their highest earners if he moves to the Emirates this summer.

The Gunners have been strongly linked with Sporting Lisbon star since the arrival of new sporting director Andrea Berta.

According to Just Arsenal, the North Londoners are ready to offer the striker a five-year deal worth £10million per year.

How Arsenal rated vs Brentford

Four Gunners rated less than six out of 10 in the disappointing 1-1 draw with Brentford.

And that’s just the starters.

ARSENAL RATINGS Partey states his case for contract extension but Jorginho is a passenger

Arsenal paid for making five changes with a drab 1-1 Prem draw at home to Brentford – leaving Liverpool 10 points clear of the second-placed Gunners.

Arne Slot’s leaders will make that 13 points if they win their game in hand at home to West Ham tomorrow.

Here’s how the match facts ‘n figures looked.

Arsenal 1 Brentford 1 Gunners blow another lead to leave Liverpool three wins from title

12th Apr 2025, 22:27

By Ian Tuckey

Rift of the Gab

Fuming Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli accused Brentford captain Christian Norgaard of a “nasty” foul that could have broken his leg.

Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was also furious, claiming Norgaard should have received a red card instead of a yellow for the first-half scissor tackle from behind.

Winger Martinelli insisted: “In the moment, if my foot was on the floor, he could break my leg.

“He said he didn’t mean it. I believe him but still he could have broken my leg. For me it was red. It was nasty.”

Arteta let rip at the fourth official as Martinelli lay stricken on the ground.

The Gunners boss said: “My reaction tells you everything.”

Brentford chief Thomas Frank disagreed, saying: “It was a strong yellow — but it was a yellow.”

Norgaard and Martinelli are believed to have shaken hands at half-time but the fallout continued after the game.

Ex-top ref Mark Halsey agreed with Arsenal, adding: “A challenge that endangers a player’s safety with excessive force or brutality must be sanctioned with a red card.

“This was a scissor-challenge from behind — that’s serious foul play.

“It could have resulted in a serious injury for Martinelli.”

Gunerns blow as Nico ponders new Athletic deal

Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams is at the top of Arsenal’s summer wishlist – as well as interesting Barcelona

But reports in Spain suggest the winger, 22, could remain in LaLiga as he mulls a “life-long contract” with Athletic.

Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo claim the new contract would see him commit to Bilbao and increase his release clause from £48.75million.