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Arsenal and Chelsea target Lautaro Martinez' girlfriend strips off for sizzling selfie

Arsenal and Chelsea target Lautaro Martinez wowed fans after stripping off for a sizzling bikini selfie.Argentine Instagram model Agustina Gandulfo is the long-time partner of Martinez and the couple live together in Milan, where the striker plays for Italian champions Inter Milan. Gandulfo regularly entertains her 910,000 followers with bikini pictures and workout posts, with her latest upload celebrating the start of spring.The 26-year-old posed in a black bikini in a bathroom, captioning the image: "Opening the season." The post has racked up over 80,000 likes, as her adoring fans react to the new selfie.Martinez is understood to have first started dating Gandulfo in 2018, prior to his move to Inter, who he joined the same year from Racing Club.Premier League fans could soon see more of Gandulfo, with Martinez's form in Italy attracting considerable interest from clubs in England.

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Arsenal to offer Marcus Rashford escape route if they secure Champions League football

Arsenal are reportedly set to offer Marcus Rashford an escape route from Manchester United this summer.Rashford’s career at boyhood club Man United appears to have stalled dramatically. The forward has looked a shadow of his former self since last season, having started just 10 Premier League games this campaign and scored a measly five goals in comparison to his 21 last season.It has given way to talk of the 24-year-old needing a move away to re-discover the excellent promise he showed as a teenager when first breaking through on the scene.

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Juventus star Paulo Dybala branded a "big cry baby" by West Ham legend Paulo Di Canio

West Ham United icon Paulo Di Canio has branded Paulo Dybala a "big cry baby" amid speculation linking the Argentine with a move to the Premier League.The Juventus forward looks set to leave the club at the end of the season after being relegated to the bench following the January arrival of Dusan Vlahovic, but Di Canio has warned English clubs to steer clear of him, insisting that the 28-year-old is "emotionally fragile"."If things go well, he turns up in games, but if things go wrong, I define him almost as a big cry baby," Di Canio told Corriere dello Sport.Dybala - who will be available on a free transfer in the summer - has been linked with Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal this season, though both Antonio Conte and Mikel Arteta have proven that they don't suffer fools gladly.Conte quickly dumped troublemaker Tanguy Ndombele in January while Arteta ousted club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang amid reports of discipline problems, and if Di Canio's comments are accurate, neither man will want to take the risk with Dybala.The five-time Serie A winner is also on the radar of Manchester United and Chelsea, though it's understood the player himself would prefer a move to Manchester City.Which Premier League club would Paulo Dybala most suit? Let us know what you think in the comments section.Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Dybala has been in decent form in front of goal for the Old Lady this season, netting 13 times in 29 matches so far.

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Pierre Emerick Aubameyang's staggering net worth, crazy house and gold car

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang bagged himself a brace in a 4-0 win over arch-rivals Real Madrid in El Clasico.His performance also sent media personality and Arsenal super-fan Piers Morgan into a Twitter spin. The columnist and presenter looked longingly at the talented Gabonese striker's performance, a player the Gunners let go in the transfer window at the beginning of this year.Morgan said: "He wasn’t finished at Arsenal, he was just sick of being publicly humiliated by a rookie manager behaving like a petty headmaster.

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Gerard Pique goes straight to Twitter seconds after leaving pitch in El Clasico mauling

Twitter to declare "Barcelona are back" following their El Clasico mauling of Real Madrid.Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hit a double on his El Clasico debut to help inspire the Catalan club to a thumping 4-0 win over their fierce rivals. The stunning display in the Santiago Bernabeu saw Barca continue their remarkable resurgence under Xavi and keep their faint La Liga title hopes alive.The Blaugrana were languishing down in ninth place just four months ago, however, they've cut Real's runaway lead down to 12 points, while still holding a game in hand over their bitter rivals.

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Real Madrid completely humiliated by Barcelona's 'worst squad' who romp to 4-0 win

Real Madrid were completely humiliated at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday as Barcelona's 'worst squad' romped to a 4-0 win over their El Clasico rivals.Los Blancos' nine match unbeaten run in the league came to an end in emphatic fashion at the hands of their fiercest rivals, who themselves maintained their impressive recent form.Barca's dominant display comes as they continue one of the toughest season's in their history, with financial difficulties and the departure of Lionel Messi leaving many to label their squad the "worst" in recent memory.However, they gave their fans reason to cheer on Sunday, as they climbed up to third in La Liga.Fans were quick to take to social media to react to Barca's free-scoring display as they raced into a four-goal lead before the hour mark in Madrid.One supporter tweeted: “The fact that Barcelona put up 4 against Real Madrid, in Barca’s “worst” year, shows levels.”Another added: “This is the worst Barcelona in recent history and Real are losing 4-0 in the 65th min to them.”A third fan also wrote: “Bloody hell, Madrid on the wrong end of an El Clasico drubbing.”Where will Barcelona finish in La Liga this season? Let us know in the comments section below.Another praised Xavi's side as they added: “Barcelona is mauling Real Madrid, they are playing sublime football.”Meanwhile, one more supporter tweeted: “Real Madrid are seriously humiliated in their father's house.”Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped himself to a brace in his first El Clasico, scoring either side of goals from Ronald Araujo and fellow January arrival Ferran Torres.The win lifts Barca above reigning champions Atletico Madrid into third place and just three points behind Sevilla with a game in hand.They

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Barcelona's £235m Spotify deal could finally bring an end to Paul Pogba's Man Utd career

Paul Pogba is back on Barcelona’s radar as he prepares to exit Manchester United. The French World Cup winner, 29, will become a free transfer this summer after he runs down the final months of his £250,000-a- week contract at United.

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Savage Galatasaray fans blast fireworks outside Barcelona hotel at 4am

Barcelona players that were hoping for a good night's sleep have been left disappointed after savage Galatasaray fans let off fireworks outside their hotel in the early hours of the morning.Footage has emerged online of Galatasaray fans gathering outside the Barcelona fans hotel at 3.46am to let off a barrage of fireworks. Alongside the fireworks that were letting off loud bangs, fans also lit flares.Galatasaray go into the clash with the advantage, despite the 0-0 draw at the Camp Nou, with the home advantage.

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Lionel Messi's father makes phone call to Barcelona as PSG star continues to struggle

Lionel Messi's father has reportedly contacted Barcelona over a possible return for his superstar son.The Argentine attacker saw his 21-year association with the La Liga giants come to a shock end last summer as the cash-strapped Catalan club were unable to fund a new contract.The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner subsequently said a teary farewell before joining Paris Saint-Germain's empire of stars, but it's been a far from smooth transition.Messi has only hit seven goals in 26 appearances since moving to the French capital and has seen the club's fans turn on him in the aftermath of PSG's Champions League collapse.Days after the French table toppers threw away a comfortable lead against Real Madrid to crash out of Europe, Messi was whistled and jeered by his own supporters.Booing aimed at the 34-year-old and his PSG team-mate Neymar marred the club's 3-0 with over Bordeaux at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.As Messi's woes continue, it has now emerged that his father, Jorge, has reportedly reached out to former club Barcelona in a bid to end his son's Paris nightmare.Do you think Lionel Messi will ever play for Barcelona again? Let us know in the comments section.According to Spanish journalist Gerard Moreno, via 90min, Messi senior has been in contact with Barcelona in recent days in order to discuss the possibility of a sensational Nou Camp reunion with his son.It is thought Jorge informed the club of Messi's desire to return over a number of phone meetings, but the belief is that the Spanish giants have moved on.Both Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang were on the scoresheet in Barcelona's 4-0 La Liga triumph over Osasuna on Sunday as the club's resurgence continues under Xavi.It remains to be seen if Messi will

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Mikel Arteta told to make Bukayo Saka change to ensure he doesn't leave Arsenal

Mikel Arteta has been told to ensure that Bukayo Saka doesn't leave Arsenal this summer by handing him the armband following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure.The England international has been in fine form in the Premier League this season - and will have dreams of playing in the Champions League next time out.Although the Gunners look well-placed to secure a top-four finish, there could well be interest in Saka from European giants as a result of his increasingly impressive performances.Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has given his thoughts on the future of the 20-year-old, offering up some advice for his former Everton colleague Arteta.Speaking to LiveScore, Lescott said: "You need someone who is going to be playing every week, who can be accountable — and I think Bukayo Saka is that man."Though he’s still only young, he endured something in the summer with England that most wouldn’t face in their entire career."I think Mikel Arteta said it himself, that coming through that penalty miss has done wonders for his character and confidence and I think he’d relish that responsibility.Who should be Arsenal's next permanent captain? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"Also, from an Arsenal perspective, Saka is a player they have to keep hold of at all costs."He has aspirations to play in the Champions League next season, but by giving him the armband, I think he’d be far less likely to leave if they did miss out on the top four."He’s come through the ranks, he loves the club — he simply has to be a leading candidate."Joleon Lescott was speaking to LiveScore. To read his full column, click here.

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Abandoned 40,000 seater left to rot with pitch and stands reclaimed by nature

Do you think we will ever see the stadium renovations completed? Let us know in the comments section.A whopping sum of $220million (£168million) was pumped into renovating the ground and increasing its capacity to 40,000, but lengthy construction work meant it failed to be completed in time for the tournament.As Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang led his country to the quarter-finals of the competition in front of raucous fans, the Stade Omar Bongo was left in its eerie state.New plans were again made for it to be utilised at the 2017 AFCON as Gabon hosted its second tournament in five years, before those ideas also failed to come to fruition.Instead, weeds and rubble surrounded the stadium, with locals blaming "corruption" and "politics" for repeated delays in construction.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done. You'll receive an email with all of the top news stories every single morning.You can find out more information on our email newsletter on this link here.

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Man Utd face Eric Bailly decision as Barcelona plot summer swoop for Old Trafford misfit

Manchester United defender has dropped way down the pecking order since Ralf Rangnick became interim manager, and is struggling to get any first-team action.And that situation has alerted Spanish outfit Barcelona as they continue to scour Europe for unsettled players.Since Xavi assumed the Nou Camp managerial reins, the cash-strapped Catalans, with debts of more than a billion pounds, have secured a number of high-profile names who had become outcasts at their clubs.Spain striker Ferran Torres arrived from Manchester City for £50million, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was a free from Arsenal while Wolves winger Adama Traore is on loan with a view to a permanent £30m switch.Now they are aiming to make it a quadruple of Premier League misfits on the books with a move for Bailly.The Ivory Coast international, 27, joined United from Spanish side Villarreal back in 2017 for a £30m fee.Barcelona may have to pay something similar in June to persuade United to do business with two years remaining on the player’s current contract.The Reds’ bargaining position is further strengthened by their option to extend his stay by a further year.Should Man Utd sell Eric Bailly this summer? Join the debate in the comments section.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

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Arsenal 'want Joao Felix transfer' with Atletico Madrid keen to sell £114m star

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix this summer.The Gunners came out of the January window with a weaker front-line after failing in their pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and allowing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Barcelona for free.Manager Mikel Arteta is expected to spend big money instead this summer, with 22-year-old former Golden Boy winner Felix topping the Spaniard’s list of potential signings.And according to El Chiringuito via Sport Witness, La Liga giants Atletico would be prepared to let him join Arsenal in an attempt to recoup the lion’s share of the whopping £114million fee they paid for him in 2019.Journalist Eduardo Inda said: “Joao Félix is a very good player. Arsenal want him.“Diego Simeone, if he continues, he wants to bring [Valencia striker Goncalo] Guedes.

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Arsenal "a bit angry" after Dusan Vlahovic was 'forced' into Juventus move

Arsenal are angry after missing out on Dusan Vlahovic to Juventus. Vlahovic, who scored 17 goals in 21 Serie A games for Fiorentina before his January move to the Old Lady, was strongly linked with a switch to the Emirates last month.Mikel Arteta was said to be keen on the Serbian as a replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona on Deadline Day.

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Arsenal add Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez to three-man striker wish list

Arsenal could move to sign Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez in the summer transfer window, according to reports.The Gunners are desperate to land a new forward this summer following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s move to Barcelona in the January transfer window.Both of their current strikers, Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah are out of contract on July 1 and currently set to leave on free transfers.Arsenal pushed hard to sign Dusan Vlahovic from Fiorentina in January, but the Serbian striker snubbed them in favour of a move to Juventus.Other options dried up, making the problem of even greater significance at the end of the season. According to Calciomercato, Martinez is one of the options Arsenal are considering.

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Arsenal fans will love new transfer target’s savage goal celebration vs Tottenham

Arsenal fans will have loved Armando Broja's celebration against Tottenham Hotspurs earlier this month.Broja has been one of the breakout stars of the Premier League campaign this season, and he continued his golden vein of form with a strike against Spurs.The youngster then ran in front of the Spurs supporters as he let out a massive roar in front of the fans.And with Arsenal linked to the Chelsea loanee, they'll be licking their lips at the cheeky celebration.Mikel Arteta is reportedly a big fan of the English-born Albanian international, and the Gunners could make their move in the summer.According to football.london, Arteta could look to Broja to solve his attacking woes.Arsenal will be without a recognised striker in June with both Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette out of contract in the summer.On top of that, Arsenal lost Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona on Transfer Deadline Day after the Gabonese international had failed to make a first-team appearance since December.Meanwhile, Arteta also missed out on Dusan Vlahovic, who moved to Juventus from Fiorentina. Should Broja move to Arsenal, or does he deserve a chance at Chelsea? Let us know in the comments section Thomas Tuchel, earlier this season, said: “He’s our player and he’s doing good, but at the same time it’s only half a season, so he needs to continue to improve and to make his statement at Southampton.“We have a reason why they are our players, they have quality and mentality and now they are out there on their own in different environments and clubs and proving themselves.“Armando’s getting better and better, he’s a very unique player with unique strengths in his game - he has speed, he’s robust and he’s a goalscorer.”

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Arsenal identify Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang replacement but face Chelsea transfer battle

football.london.Broja had not made an appearance for Chelsea before being sent out on loan, though he has always been tipped to have a bright future while working his way up through the academy.With Arteta building a squad with young talents that will improve and create a star-studded squad when those players continue to improve, it is no surprise that the 20-year-old is one of his top targets.But Chelsea are expected to be incredibly reluctant to part ways with their academy graduate given that they are starting to look short of a different option in the final third.Romelu Lukaku has struggled to set the league alight since his return from Inter Milan, and Timo Werner is continuing to look better utilised as a winger rather than through the middle.Discussing Broja earlier this season, Thomas Tuchel said: “He’s our player and he’s doing good, but at the same time it’s only half a season, so he needs to continue to improve and to make his statement at Southampton.“We have a reason why they are our players, they have quality and mentality and now they are out there on their own in different environments and clubs and proving themselves.“Armando’s getting better and better, he’s a very unique player with unique strengths in his game - he has speed, he’s robust and he’s a goalscorer.”Chelsea rejected a bid from Southampton last month for the no.9 which could be a sign of how highly the club rate Broja and thus how unlikely it is that the Stamford Bridge outfit will accept a bid from Arsenal for the star.

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Dani Alves stares down Barcelona fan who hits on his wife as they leave the Nou Camp

Barcelona's clash with Atletico Madrid on Sunday afternoon.Alves had played a key role in Barca's 4-2, even getting himself on the scoresheet against La Liga's reigning champions.And, in footage shared by Marca, a fan can be heard saying: "You are very good, but your girlfriend is very pretty!”The fan was talking to Alves as the Brazilian was leaving the Nou Camp after Barca's victory.Alves responded by jokingly staring at the fan while making a gesture with his hands suggesting he'll be watching him.The Brazilian had quite the eventful night, and before his goal, he had set up Jordi Alba's stunning strike.But he wasn't done after his goal, and Alves was sent off after a VAR check saw him plunge his studs into the back of Yannick Carrasco's leg.What do you think of Alves' decision to return to Barcelona? Let us know in the comments sectionJesus Gil Manzano sent the 38-year-old off after consulting with VAR.Elsewhere for Xavi's side, there were debuts for January signings Adama Traore and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.Sunday marked Alves' first appearances at the Nou Camp in over six years.Alves rejoined his old side last month after spending a couple of seasons in his native Brazil with Sao Paulo.

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Ray Parlour's shorts leave little to the imagination as fans mock Arsenal icon

Arsenal legend leaving little to the imagination.The official Gunners' Instagram account pictured the two cult heroes on a walk at the Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda, but Parlour’s shorts stole the show on social media.And fans flocked to the comments section to goad the 48-year-old for his pose.One said: “Rays shorts are a bit tight.”Another said: "Yeah them shorts have had it."A third wrote: “Ray stop pointing that at Pires.”Parlour recently spoke about how Mikel Arteta's decision to exile Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and sell him to Barcelona proves that the Spaniard has emulated the style of his former boss Arsene Wenger.The Gabon international fell out of favour with the Spaniard and was consequently sold to Barcelona to alleviate the £350,000-per-week bill he was costing the club.And via TalkSport, Parlour said that the manner in which the situation was handled by the 39-year-old reeked of the former management style of Wenger.“He didn't like confrontation, Arsene Wenger.

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Barcelona boss Xavi could scupper Thomas Tuchel's £50m summer transfer plan for Chelsea

Chelsea’s summer transfer window as he reportedly lines up a move for Jules Kounde.Kounde was a target for the Blues last summer, but their move for the Sevilla star collapsed on deadline day after a disagreement over the fee.The 23-year-old has starred for Sevilla since joining the La Liga side in 2019, helping them to win the Europa League and playing a key role in their unexpected title challenge this season.Tuchel has been keen to improve his defensive options for some time, with Antonio Rudiger, Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen all out of contract in the summer.French international Kounde is one of his top targets, with Chelsea expected to launch a renewed effort to sign him.But they are facing competition from Barcelona, with Xavi hoping to upset Tuchel’s well-laid transfer plans.According to Sport, Barca are ‘keen’ to sign a replacement for veteran defender and club legend Gerard Pique.Xavi believes that Kounde is the ‘ideal man’ to take Pique’s place in Barca’s backline, following his impressive performances for Sevilla.Who do you think Jules Kounde should join: Chelsea or Barcelona? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section...The Barcelona boss is thought to be a ‘massive fan’ of the centre-back, who has helped Sevilla to secure 12 clean sheets in all competitions this season.Defence is the next area on Xavi’s shopping list, having successfully bolstered his attack in the January window with the signings of Ferran Torres and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.But that outlay could leave them struggling to compete with Chelsea’s financial strength, with Barca still suffering financial problems.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star

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Arsenal training session mocked by fans as coaches pelt players with tennis balls

Mikel Arteta has endured a lot of stress recently and his Arsenal side appeared to be on the receiving end.The Gunners’ only signing of the January transfer window was Colorado Rapids’ defender Auston Trusty, who was loaned straight back to the MLS side.It was a frustrating month for Arteta and technical director Edu, who missed out on top transfer targets Dusan Vlahovic and Arthur Melo.While they were able to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona, January was marked down as a very disappointing month. But at least Arteta was able to blow off some of that angry steam by hurling some tennis balls at his players from close range.Arsenal have been enjoying some warm weather training in Dubai, where the Gunners’ boss has been putting them through their places.However, the north Londoners did find some time to enjoy a bit of team bonding, as they carried out a drill which involved the players running through a grid, while having tennis balls thrown at them from close range.

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Barcelona snub new signing Dani Alves from Europa League squad list after three arrivals

Barcelona fans were treated to a major piece of nostalgia in November as to add to the excitement that Xavi Hernandez had returned to the club, he signed a familiar face too.Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman as manager and wasted no time as he brought back friend and former Barcelona great Dani Alves, although he only became available from January 3.Although Alves was brought in to assist to Xavi's plans to get Barcelona back to their former glory, the transfer isn't just a publicity stunt as the Brazilian has featured for the club since becoming eligible in January.However, he won't be featuring for them in Europe this season, as the defender hasn't been named in the squad.Barcelona crashed out in the Champions League group stages for the first time since the 2003/04 season, but they have set up a mouth-watering Europa League play-off against Napoli in February.Following a restructure, third-placed teams must now face-off against a second-place Europa League side in order to progress to the next knockout round of Europe's second tier, but Alves won't be able to help.Involved in Barcelona's European squad announcement were their three January signings Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ferran Torres and Adama Traore, but there was no place for Alves.Alves may now be 38, but the Brazilian has as much experience as any other star to wear the famous Barcelona shirt, as he won three Champions League's and three UEFA Super Cups during his first stint with the Catalan side.The defender also won the Europa League twice with former side Sevilla, although back then it was known as the UEFA Cup.Alves will have to influence his side from the sidelines alongside Xavi, and Barcelona's two-legged play-off with Napoli gets underway on February 17.

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Newcastle's mad spending surpasses eight January transfer windows for entire Premier League

The Premier League went big in the January transfer window and it was no surprise to see Newcastle United top the spending charts.The Magpies were taken over by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund in November and were always likely to invest heavily at the first opportunity.With the threat of relegation to the Championship looming large, Newcastle’s new owners splashed the cash to bring in five new players.Kieran Trippier (£12m), Chris Wood (£25m), Bruno Guimaraes (£33.3m plus £6.5m in add-ons), Dan Burn (£11m plus £2m in add-ons) and Matt Targett (loan deal) have bolstered Eddie Howe’s squad for the run-in.That gives Newcastle an initial spend of over £80m, with more payments to come, depending on how deals have been structured and performance-related add-ons.Newcastle’s new-found wealth has helped the Premier League record a bumper window with an overall gross spend of £295m.According to market analysis by Deloitte, the 2022 January transfer window is therefore the second highest January transfer window spend ever, behind only 2018, which saw a whopping £430m spent when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Aymeric Laporte were the headline deals.HAVE YOUR SAY! Will Newcastle avoid relegation from the Premier League this season? Comment below. Interestingly, January 2022 is also over four times higher than the spend during January 2021 (£70m), showing the lessening impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

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January transfers 2022: Every Premier League club deal including Man United and Man City

Deadline day has now been and gone, the January transfer window is now closed.

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Arsenal had deal for Barcelona star 'practically completed' before injury struck

Arsenal were set to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti earlier in the January transfer window before injury struck.The Gunners have been working with the La Liga side on Transfer Deadline Day over a deal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.But that is not the first contact they've had this month.A loan deal was in the works for Umtiti, 28, who recently signed a cheaper contract with Barca so they could register new signing Ferran Torres.He is in desperate need of game time and Mundo Deportivo report the move from the Camp Nou to the Emirates for the rest of the season was ‘practically completed’.However, the Frenchman suffered a fractured toe, ruling him out for a matter of months and putting pay to the switch.Injuries are what have stalled the World Cup winner's career since his move from Lyon in 2016.Umtiti has played just one game all season as even when he has been fit, he's remained either an unused substitute or not been included in the squad.Should Arsenal go back in for Umtiti in the summer? Let us know in the comments section.He's not the only transfer that has fallen through for Mikel Arteta this month.Arsenal's Spanish manager looked to be relieved of his midfield issues with the loan signing of Juventus' Arthur.However, after a breakthrough in talks last week they then struggled to get the deal over the line.It means they look set to end the winter window without any fresh faces for their top four push. They're arguably worse off than they were when they started the month, as several stars have left the club.Ainsley Maitland-Niles has joined Roma and Pablo Mari has gone to Udinese, both until the end of the season.