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Ban loom: Juventus has suspended Paul Pogba after he was tested positive (testosterone)

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Paul Pogba tested positive for testosterone following the August 20 match between Udinese and Juventus. According to a Juventus statement, they have now received formal contact from the National Anti-Doping Tribunal about Paul Pogba's condition. "Pogba has been suspended for an anti-doping offense — the club will consider how to proceed with the next steps of the process," according to a statement. "The National Anti-Doping Tribunal announces that, in acceptance of the request proposed by the National Anti-Doping Prosecutor's Office, it has proceeded to suspend the athlete Paul Pogba as a precautionary measure for violation of articles 2.1 and 2.2. Substance found: testosterone metabolites of non-endogenous origin," Juventus released a statement after the confirmation of a positive test. "Juventus Football Club announces that today, September 11, 2023, the footballer Paul Labile Pogba received a precautionary suspension order from the National Anti-Dopi

Arsenal news and transfers Update: Youri Tielemans hint, Pedro Neto decision, Marco Asensio offer

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The Gunners continued their perfect start to the Premier League season on Saturday as they came from a goal down to beat Fulham at the Emirates Stadium. However, there isn't too much time to rest and recover as Arsenal welcome Aston Villa to north London on Wednesday. As well as this, Arsenal still have a few days to get their final pieces of business in the summer transfer window completed. The likes of Pedro Neto, Youri Tielemans and Wilfried Zaha continue to be linked with a potential switch to the Emirates Stadium. With that being said, keep the blog on lock as we bring you all the latest transfer news from the Emirates. Pedro Neto major transfer Doubt     Arsenal had hoped to bring in Pedro Neto following Pepe’s departure but the move is now looking highly improbable, according to The Athletic . Wolverhampton Wanderers reluctant to sell this summer and the level of fee that might persuade them otherwise looking unrealistic for Mikel Arteta’s side. Asensio offer Speaking on hi

Reported Arsenal injury news, Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Reiss Nelson all captured in the update

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Reported Arsenal injury news, Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Reiss Nelson all captured in the update Arsena l midfielder Thomas Partey picked up an injury to his right thigh in training on Friday and did not feature in the 2-1 win over Fulham at the weekend. The club have described the problem as tightness in the muscle, rather than a pull or a tear, which indicates the Ghanaian international won’t be out of contention for too long. Oleksandr Zinchenko also missed the game on Saturday and it’s unlikely that he’ll be spending much time on the treatment table either. The Ukrainian international has a minor sprain in his left knee and he was left out for the Fulham match as a precaution. It would suggest that the defender will be available to face Aston Villa on Wednesday evening, while Partey may need a bit longer to recover. Fans will, though, be hoping he is back for the trip to play Manchester United next weekend. Reiss Nelson has not featured this campaign due to a muscular

Fabrizio Romano reveals the transfer details of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after Manchester United made a late bid to hijack Chelsea deal

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Barcelona forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would prefer to sign for Chelsea ahead of Manchester United, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Red Devils have made an enquiry recently about recruiting the ex-Arsenal player but Romano says the striker has his heart set on a move to Stamford Bridge: “United have asked about Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. But Aubameyang has an agreement on personal terms with Chelsea, and has done for a long time. He wants to play Champions League football, and his priority is Chelsea, so let’s see. The Blues could also include Marcos Alonso in the deal, though Barca prefer for this to be discussed separately.”     Barca’s asking price for Aubameyang is said to be holding up a potential transfer. It has been reported that the Catalan club want around €30m (£25m) but Chelsea are only prepared to pay half that amount. As Romano mentions, the Blues are also keen to include wingback Marcos Alonso in a part-exchange offer but it seems that such a deal

Youri Tielemans to Arsenal: A major twist before the game, the fee revealed, and Edu's opinion

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 During the summer transfer window, Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal. The north London club has been one of the busiest in the Premier League this transfer window, bringing in five first-team players, including former Manchester City duo Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, Portuguese playmaker Fabio Vieira, young Brazilian winger Marquinhos, and American goalkeeper Matt Turner. Since then, the Gunners have been weeding away marginal players, opening the door for someone like Tielemans to enter before the transfer market closes next month. With that stated, football.london has compiled a list of all the latest rumours concerning a possible move for the Belgian international. Tielemans' arrival to the Emirates Stadium this summer is 'unlikely,' according to The Athletic. They suggest that the Belgian is now likely to stay at the King Power this summer. Brendan Rodgers, the manager of Leicester City, is rumoured to se

Oleksandr Zinchenko: Arsenal working on deal for Manchester City defender and are expected to make a bid soon

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Zinchenko has won four Premier League titles with Manchester City but only made 15 league appearances last season; Arsenal have already signed Gabriel Jesus from Pep Guardiola's side this summer; the Gunners accepted defeat in their attempts to sign Ajax's Lisandro Martinez. Arsenal are interested in Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko and are expected to formally bid for the player. It is thought City would be open to doing business on Zinchenko if their valuation is met. The 25-year-old can cover a variety of positions, including left-back and central midfield. Arsenal have been in the market for a left-sided defender and were trying to sign Manchester United bound Lisandro Martinez from Ajax.   City, meanwhile, want to bring in a left-back and remain interested in Brighton's Marc Cucurella, as Sky Sports News revealed back in June. The 23-year-old enjoyed a hugely successful first season in the Premier League after joining from Getafe in a deal worth around £15m

Richarlison has been signed by Tottenham from Everton.

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  Tottenham Hotspur   have completed the signing of   Richarlison   from   Everton , it was announced on Friday. Sources told ESPN on Thursday  that Spurs were closing in on signing the Brazilian striker for a club-record fee in the region of £60 million. ESPN also reported that Spurs are likely to pay an initial £50m with as much as £10m in add-ons, with Richarlison signing a five-year contract. A statement from Tottenham said: "We are delighted to announce the signing of Richarlison from Everton, subject to a work permit." An Everton statement said: "Richarlison has completed a transfer from Everton to Tottenham Hotspur for an undisclosed fee. "Everyone at Everton would like to thank Richarlison for his service and commitment during his time with the Club." Richarlison, 25, scored 10 goals and assisted five times in 30 Premier League games for Everton last season, as the club narrowly avoided relegation with a 16th-placed finish. He scored 53 times in 152 app