{"id":132358,"date":"2023-10-20T10:28:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T10:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=132358"},"modified":"2023-10-20T10:28:33","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T10:28:33","slug":"arsenal-news-live-gunners-in-transfer-battle-for-osimhen-exclusive-arteta-prefers-neto-to-toney-saka-injury-latest-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/lifestyle\/arsenal-news-live-gunners-in-transfer-battle-for-osimhen-exclusive-arteta-prefers-neto-to-toney-saka-injury-latest-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal news LIVE: Gunners in transfer battle for Osimhen EXCLUSIVE, Arteta &#x27;prefers&#x27; Neto to Toney, Saka injury latest | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ARSENAL face a thrilling transfer battle with Liverpool for the signature of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, SunSport can exclusively reveal.<\/p>\n<p>Jurgen Klopp\u00a0sent one of his network to take in Nigeria\u2019s friendlies against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique in the Algarve over the last week.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Football transfers suggest that Mikel Arteta prefers Pedro Neto over Ivan Toney and that the club are already preparing a January bid for the Portuguese sensation.<\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere, we have all the latest updates on whether Bukayo Saka will be fit for the crunch Premier League clash against Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PADDY POWER WELCOME OFFER &#8211; Get \u00a340 in free bet builder bets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Follow ALL of the latest from the Emirates Stadium below&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T10:16:29.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">10 minutes ago<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Keep him <\/h3>\n<p>Dwight Yorke has refused to suggest Arsenal&#x27;s Aaron Ramsdale could replace the struggling Andre Onana.<\/p>\n<p>Hetold\u00a0Stocklytics: \u201cWe can speculate about Ramsdale coming in, but Onana has a five-year deal! Where&#x27;s he going to go? <\/p>\n<p>&quot;Who&#x27;s going to take him after those mistakes? You deal with those challenges as a manager.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;The player may not want to go, even if the manager does, because they&#x27;ve got a better contract at their current club and it&#x27;s hard to replace them after they leave. <\/p>\n<p>&quot;The owners can also get involved by asking you if you trust the goalkeeper you&#x27;ve just brought in to replace your old one.&quot; <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T09:58:34.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">28 minutes ago<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>BBC axe football show<\/h3>\n<p>The BBC have quietly axed MOTDx.<\/p>\n<p>This comes less than a month after Football Focus hosts Alex Scott and Dan Walker were involved in a public spat over viewing figures.<\/p>\n<p>MOTDx was hosted by Jermaine Jenas and was on screens from 2019.<\/p>\n<p>It took a relaxed look at football and targeted younger audiences.<\/p>\n<p>The Match of the Day spin-off was packed with exclusive interviews while also delving into music, fashion and culture.<\/p>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24458920.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24458920.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24458920.jpg\"><\/picture><span>FINAL WHISTLE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>BBC axes football show less than a month after Alex Scott &amp; Dan Walker\u2019s row<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T09:35:27.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">51 minutes ago<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Raya light <\/h3>\n<p>Aaron Ramsdale has opened up on his relationship with David Raya as they compete for the No1 spot. <\/p>\n<p>He said: &quot;We are with each other for three or four hours a day \u2013 there are four or five of us in that group so if we don\u2019t get on it wouldn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe work professionally really well together. We push each other in training and there\u2019s days where I come in and I\u2019m down because of the situation and he picks me up.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd if for whatever reason there might be a day where he\u2019s down, and even though I\u2019m suffering and hurting for not playing, I have to stand up and be able to push him and make sure he\u2019s ready for the weekend if he\u2019s picked to play.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-arsenals-david-raya-aaron-845753280-1.jpg\"><span><\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span><\/span><span>Credit: Reuters<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T09:16:28.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 10:16<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>No way Jose <\/h3>\n<p>The son of late Arsenal legend Jose Antonio Reyes has signed his first professional contract with Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Jose Antonio Reyes Junior, 16, has impressed the club with his performances for the B team since joining the academy in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>And he has now put pen to paper on a pro deal \u2013 four years after the death of his father.<\/p>\n<p>Reyes Jr, who was a part of the Spain side that reached the semi-finals of the U17 Euros in May, said: \u201cIt is a very special moment for me.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/8c03210c-7e2d-42f4-a5c2-7130aef9780f.jpg\"><span><\/span><figcaption class=\"article__media-caption\"><span>Jose Antonio Reyes Jr, , It\u00e2\u0080\u0099s a very special moment for me. I have signed my first professional contract with @realmadrid and I want to thank the club for their trust and my family for their daily support!, I will keep working and pushing my hardest to go very far!, \u00c2\u00a1HALA MADRID! , https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CygmNVJKscY\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1<\/span><span>Credit: Instagram @_josereyeslopez_<\/span><\/figcaption><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T08:55:25.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 09:55<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Shear class <\/h3>\n<p>Alan Shearer reckons Arsenal can boost their title chances.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s by signing a key striker.<\/p>\n<p>The goal-scoring legend reckons Gabriel Jesus does not chip in with enough strikes for Mikel Arteta\u2019s side.<\/p>\n<p>Shearer told the Athletic: \u201cWithout wishing to pick on him, he has consistently been underperforming his xG over the past few years.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T08:35:00.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 09:35<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Nik of time <\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal legend Nicklas Bendtner admits he\u2019d love to be the Denmark manager.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cI would love to be the national coach.\u00a0 Love, love, love.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere would be speed across the pitch, and we would play 4-3-3 regardless of which players we use.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA 4-3-3 formation, we would just drive forward, and that is attacking football.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nicklas-bendter-shaking-hands-fans-853414327.jpg\"><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T08:15:12.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 09:15<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>AI don&#x27;t believe it <\/h3>\n<p>The FA have called on Robot Referees to be part of English football.<\/p>\n<p>Semi-automated offside technology was used at the Qatar 2022 World Cup finals and is deployed by the top officials in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>Premier League referees\u2019 chief Howard Webb has come under fire after several cock-ups involving the use of VAR in high-profile matches.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Bullingham \u2013 the chief executive of the FA \u2013 has now waded into the debate and asked for more technology to be considered by officiating teams.<\/p>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-comp-referee-copy.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-comp-referee-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-comp-referee-copy.jpg\"><\/picture><span>AI DON&#x27;T BELIEVE IT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>FA want ROBOT REFEREES in English football after string of Prem errors<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T07:55:17.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 08:55<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>SunSport\u2019s Arsenal WhatsApp chat<\/h3>\n<p>Want to contribute to our conversations around Arsenal?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can by joining the\u00a0WhatsApp channel via this link\u00a0to keep up to date with all the goings on at Emirates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T07:35:00.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 08:35<\/time><\/span><span>By Jack Figg<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Supercomputer predicts tense Arsenal finish<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal are being tipped to miss out on the Premier League title again.<\/p>\n<p>A boffin supercomputer reckons the Gunners will come second this season.<\/p>\n<p>But it will be fierce rivals Spurs who lift their first-ever title, with Man City and Liverpool close behind.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Man Utd are predicted to have their worst-ever finish in 10th, with Chelsea a place behind in 11th.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tob-table-prem-prediction-2023-1.jpg\"><span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T07:17:26.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 08:17<\/time><\/span><span>By Nyle Smith<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Podolski&#x27;s pain<\/h3>\n<p>Lukas Podolski and his team-mates have gone two months without being paid by Gornik Zabrze, according to reports.<\/p>\n<p>The former\u00a0Arsenal\u00a0and\u00a0Germany\u00a0ace joined the Polish side in 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Now 38, he has seen his team fall on hard times.<\/p>\n<p>According to German outlet\u00a0Bild, Gornik have &quot;major&quot; financial issues.<\/p>\n<p>They are claimed to have not paid their players in two months, and are waiting on late payments themselves.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T06:00:00.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 07:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Gunners eye right-back<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal are keeping tabs on Galatasaray star Sacha Boey.<\/p>\n<p>The flying right-back has become one of the top stars in Turkey.<\/p>\n<p>He particularly impressed in his side&#x27;s win against Man United in the Champions League.<\/p>\n<p>And Mikel Arteta could pounce after Jurrien Timber suffered a potential season-ending injury.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T04:00:00.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 05:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>SunSport\u2019s Arsenal WhatsApp chat<\/h3>\n<p>Want to contribute to our conversations around Arsenal?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can by joining the\u00a0WhatsApp channel via this link\u00a0to keep up to date with all the goings on at Emirates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T02:00:00.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 03:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Ramsdale lifts lid on dad&#x27;s Carragher blast<\/h3>\n<p>Aaron Ramsdale admits his dad had &quot;too many beers&quot; when he blasted Jamie Carragher.<\/p>\n<p>Ramsdale said: &quot;It doesn&#x27;t help that my dad does it. But it was on a golf trip in Spain with 19 other lads from the local pub.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo be honest, I wasn&#x27;t too mad at him, he didn&#x27;t say anything out of turn. It just wasn&#x27;t helpful for the situation, he knew that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe obviously just had a few too many on the golf course!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DF-SPORT-PREVIEW-RAMSDALE-CARRAGHER.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DF-SPORT-PREVIEW-RAMSDALE-CARRAGHER.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/DF-SPORT-PREVIEW-RAMSDALE-CARRAGHER.jpg\"><\/picture><span>RAM THE MAN <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Arsenal star Ramsdale reveals his dad &#x27;had a few too many&#x27; before Carragher row<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-20T00:00:00.000Z\" title=\"10\/20\/2023\">Today, 01:00<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Brentford slap huge price on Toney<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal will reportedly have to pay \u00a380million for Ivan Toney.<\/p>\n<p>The striker is currently banned after breaching FA betting rules.<\/p>\n<p>But the Gunners would still like to sign him in January.<\/p>\n<p>However, Brentford will not let Toney leave on the cheap and are holding out for a mammoth club-record fee.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SD-SPORT-OFF-PLATFORM-TONEY-ARSENAL.jpg\"><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T21:55:20.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 22:55<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>SunSport\u2019s Arsenal WhatsApp chat<\/h3>\n<p>Want to contribute to our conversations around Arsenal?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can by joining the\u00a0WhatsApp channel via this link\u00a0to keep up to date with all the goings on at Emirates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T21:28:52.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 22:28<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Prem duo compete for Emile<\/h3>\n<p>Emile Smith Rowe is a reported target for both Newcastle and Aston Villa.<\/p>\n<p>The midfield ace has fallen out of favour at Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>And he is prepared to leave to realise his potential.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle are favourites after losing Harvey Barnes to injury, but Villa are also keen to compete this January.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T20:55:55.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 21:55<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Arsenal icon eyes management<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal legend Nicklas Bendtner admits he&#x27;d love to be the Denmark manager.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &quot;I would love to be the national coach.\u00a0 Love, love, love.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;There would be speed across the pitch, and we would play 4-3-3 regardless of which players we use.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;A 4-3-3 formation, we would just drive forward, and that is attacking football.&quot;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/nicklas-bendter-shaking-hands-fans-853414327.jpg\"><span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T20:27:13.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 21:27<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Kai not impressing ex-Gunner<\/h3>\n<p>Former Arsenal star William Gallas reckons Kai Havertz has done nothing to justify his summer move from Chelsea so far.<\/p>\n<p>He told Lord Ping: &quot;I\u2019m not impressed with Kai Havertz so far.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;He\u2019s done nothing since he joined Arsenal. He may have scored, but that was only because Martin Odegaard let him take a penalty!<\/p>\n<p>&quot;Havertz hasn\u2019t done anything yet, and I think he\u2019s in trouble.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24453247.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24453247.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24453247.jpg\"><\/picture><span>HAV TO IMPROVE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>William Gallas fears Kai Havertz is &#x27;in trouble&#x27; as he has &#x27;done nothing&#x27;<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T20:01:41.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 21:01<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>SunSport\u2019s Arsenal WhatsApp chat<\/h3>\n<p>Want to contribute to our conversations around Arsenal?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can by joining the\u00a0WhatsApp channel via this link\u00a0to keep up to date with all the goings on at Emirates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T19:28:04.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 20:28<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Zinchenko&#x27;s stark warning to Mudryk<\/h3>\n<p>Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mykhailo Mudryk may be teammates for Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>But they&#x27;ll be facing off as rivals when Chelsea host Arsenal on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>And Zinchenko has delivered a stark warning to his pal.<\/p>\n<p>He said: &quot;I told [Mykhailo] Mudryk &#x27;If you score on Saturday, I&#x27;ll rip your balls off&#x27;.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T18:59:33.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 19:59<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Supercomputer predicts tense Arsenal finish<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal are being tipped to miss out on the Premier League title again.<\/p>\n<p>A boffin supercomputer reckons the Gunners will come second this season.<\/p>\n<p>But it will be fierce rivals Spurs who lift their first-ever title, with Man City and Liverpool close behind.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Man Utd are predicted to have their worst-ever finish in 10th, with Chelsea a place behind in 11th.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tob-table-prem-prediction-2023-1.jpg\"><span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T18:30:20.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 19:30<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Arsenal face battle for Osimhen<\/h3>\n<p>Arsenal will have to see off competition from Liverpool if they want to sign Victor Osimhen.<\/p>\n<p>SunSport can exclusively reveal the Reds have joined the race for Napoli&#x27;s star striker.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are keen as they look to land a top No9 to boost their title bid.<\/p>\n<p>And Chelsea remain interested despite already spending \u00a31billion under Todd Boehy.<\/p>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-comp-liverpool-osh-copy.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-comp-liverpool-osh-copy.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/LB-comp-liverpool-osh-copy.jpg\"><\/picture><span>TOR BLIMEY <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Liverpool join Chelsea and Arsenal in Osimhen transfer race after scouting him<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T18:01:38.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 19:01<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>SunSport\u2019s Arsenal WhatsApp chat<\/h3>\n<p>Want to contribute to our conversations around Arsenal?<\/p>\n<p>Well, you can by joining the\u00a0WhatsApp channel via this link\u00a0to keep up to date with all the goings on at Emirates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T17:31:22.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 18:31<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Shearer points to Arsenal improvement<\/h3>\n<p>Alan Shearer reckons Arsenal can boost their title chances.<\/p>\n<p>That&#x27;s by signing a key striker.<\/p>\n<p>The goal-scoring legend reckons Gabriel Jesus does not chip in with enough strikes for Mikel Arteta&#x27;s side.<\/p>\n<p>Shearer told the Athletic: &quot;Without wishing to pick on him, he has consistently been underperforming his xG over the past few years.&quot;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><span><time dateTime=\"2023-10-19T16:58:04.000Z\" title=\"10\/19\/2023\">19th Oct 2023, 17:58<\/time><\/span><span>By Anthony Chapman<\/span><br \/>\n<h3>Gunners legend&#x27;s son gets deal<\/h3>\n<p>The son of Arsenal legend Jose Antonio Reyes has signed his first professional contract with Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Jose Antonio Reyes Junior, 16, has impressed the club with his performances for the B team since joining the academy in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>And he has now put pen to paper on a pro deal &#8211; four years after the death of his father.<\/p>\n<p>Reyes Jr, who was a part of the Spain side that reached the semi-finals of the U17 Euros in May, said: &quot;It is a very special moment for me.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SD-SPORT-OFF-PLATFORM-JOSE-REYES-LOPEZ.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SD-SPORT-OFF-PLATFORM-JOSE-REYES-LOPEZ.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/SD-SPORT-OFF-PLATFORM-JOSE-REYES-LOPEZ.jpg\"><\/picture><span>YOUNG GUNN <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Arsenal legend&#x27;s son signs first pro contract four years after father&#x27;s death<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>1<\/span><\/li>\n<li>2<\/li>\n<li>3<\/li>\n<li>4<\/li>\n<li>5<\/li>\n<li>6<span>\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li>22<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span>1<\/span><\/li>\n<li>2<\/li>\n<li>3<\/li>\n<li>4<\/li>\n<li>5<\/li>\n<li>6<\/li>\n<li>7<\/li>\n<li>8<\/li>\n<li>9<\/li>\n<li>10<\/li>\n<li>11<\/li>\n<li>12<\/li>\n<li>13<\/li>\n<li>14<span>\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li>22<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/24268915\/arsenal-news-live-osimhen-neto-toney\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARSENAL face a thrilling transfer battle with Liverpool for the signature of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, SunSport can exclusively 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