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WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Joao Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after teammate Max Kilman (not pictured) scores his team's second goal but is later disallowed due to an offside on teammate Tawanda Chirewa (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Ham United at Molineux on April 06, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare offer for 23yo Wolves midfielder amid Manchester United interest

Arsenal are reportedly preparing an offer for Wolves' João Gomes, stepping ahead of Manchester United in the transfer battle.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Financial struggles and tears: 4 ex-Arsenal stars make headlines

Four former Arsenal players have been in the news recently for different reasons, ranging from injuries to financial difficulties, coaching aspirations and mental game comparisons.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Matheus França of Flamengo celebrates after scoring the sixth goal of his team during a Copa Libertadores round of sixteen second leg match between Flamengo and Deportes Tolima at Maracana Stadium on July 06, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Arsenal bid denied but Gunners monitoring €25-30m teenager

Reports of an Arsenal bid for Matheus Franca have been denied, but the Gunners are monitoring the player, available for €25-30m.
COLOGNE, GERMANY - OCTOBER 07: Former German national player Lukas Podolski seen on the TV platform prior to the international friendly match between Germany and Turkey at RheinEnergieStadion on October 07, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Lukas Podolski: Next stop Brazil?

Lukas Podolski, ex-Arsenal star, considers a move to Brazil with Flamengo, adding to his colourful football career spanning various leagues

Arsenal target Matheus França after Newcastle bid rejected

Arsenal monitor Flamengo's Matheus França, as scout Jonathan Vidallè watches Copa Libertadores match. Competition from other Premier League clubs.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 06: Matheus França of Flamengo celebrates after scoring the sixth goal of his team during a Copa Libertadores round of sixteen second leg match between Flamengo and Deportes Tolima at Maracana Stadium on July 06, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Arsenal scout to watch Matheus França, John Kennedy & Eguinaldo

Arsenal sends scout to Copa Libertadores match to monitor Flamengo's rising star Matheus França along with other potential targets.
SANGOLQUI, ECUADOR - FEBRUARY 21: Matheus Gonçalves of Flamengo controls the ball during the first leg match between Independiente del Valle and Flamengo as part of the CONMEBOL Recopa Sudamericana 2023 at Banco Guayaquil Stadium on February 21, 2023 in Sangolqui, Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)

Arsenal join race for talented 17yo Flamengo winger

Arsenal are among the clubs showing interest in 17-year-old Flamengo winger Matheus Gonçalves, as they compete with Ajax, Man City, and Benfica.
Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho warms up before the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on December 18, 2021. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona offer Arsenal assurances over Philippe Coutinho transfer

Barcelona have reportedly offered Arsenal 'assurances' that they will help seal a move to the Emirates for Philippe Coutinho, whom the club have been chasing for a while.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Pablo Mari of Arsenal FC looks on prior to the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal FC U23s and Chelsea FC U23s at Meadow Park on February 17, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Forgotten £12.6m Arsenal man heading for January exit

Back in October, Pablo Mari was reportedly ill, but he hasn't been in an Arsenal matchday squad since September, nor have the club mentioned him, so what is going on?
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Pablo Mari of Arsenal FC looks on prior to the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal FC U23s and Chelsea FC U23s at Meadow Park on February 17, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Forgotten Pablo Mari a wanted man elsewhere

Some time ago, Mikel Arteta said that Pablo Mari was ill but the defender hasn't been in a matchday squad since 22 September so is he sick or on his way out?
Brentford v Arsenal Premier League Brentford s Ivan Toney and Arsenals Pablo Mari during the Premier League match at the Brentford Community Stadium, Brentford Copyright: Daniel Hambury

Reporter: It’s evident Flamengo want to sign Arsenal player

Brazilian reporter Gustavo Henrique claims Flamengo insiders have made it clear to him they're hoping to re-sign Pablo Mari from Arsenal.
Bruno Spindel, Rodolfo Landim, David Luiz and Marcos Braz hold the Flamengo shirt, in the player's presentation to the club Image: Marcelo Cortes / Flamengo

David Luiz hails ‘positive’ Flamengo dressing room

David Luiz has given his first interview as a new Flamengo player saying he will have no trouble adapting due to the positive atmosphere in the dressing room.
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16-month deal official: David Luiz signs for Flamengo

David Luiz has finally found a new home after leaving Arsenal this summer as the defender puts pen to paper on a deal with Flamengo until the end of 2022.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: David Luiz of Arsenal gesticulates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

David Luiz does not find agreement with Flamengo

It has been reported that David Luiz has reached an agreement with Flamengo which would see the Brazilian return to his home country but the claim from Spain seems to be total nonsense.
BOREHAMWOOD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Pablo Mari of Arsenal FC looks on prior to the Premier League 2 match between Arsenal FC U23s and Chelsea FC U23s at Meadow Park on February 17, 2020 in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by James Chance/Getty Images)

Arsenal do NOT have to pay another €1m for Pablo Mari after Manchester City...

Arsenal paid Flamengo a lot less for Pablo Mari than initial reports suggested, according to the Brazilian clubs vice president of finance.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Pablo Mari of Arsenal on January 26, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Arsenal will pay up to £15.5m for Mari despite defender needing surgery

Arsenal will pay Flamengo £15.5m to turn Pablo Mari's loan into a permanent move despite the player only featuring for 24 minutes before picking up an injury that will require surgery.
Arsenal's Spanish defender Pablo Mari (C) sits on the pitch after picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on June 17, 2020. - The Premier League makes its eagerly anticipated return today after 100 days in lockdown but behind closed doors due to coronavirus restrictions. (Photo by PETER POWELL / POOL / AFP)

Arsenal will activate Mari purchase clause despite injury

Arsenal will activate their purchase clause for Pablo Mari this summer, despite his recent serious injury, according to reports.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 26: Gerson of Flamengo celebrates after defeating by 3-0 (5-2 on aggregate) Independiente del Valle in the second leg of Recopa Sudamericana 2020 at Maracana Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Arsenal in for Flamengo’s Gerson according to his father

Arsenal are one of the clubs chasing Flamengo midfielder Gerson, with Raul Sanllehi driving the move, according to the player's father.
Pablo Mari with Arsenal (Photo via Twitter / PabloMV5)

Arsenal already considering permanent Pablo Mari option

Arsenal are already considering signing Pablo Mari permanently, even though he only joined on loan last month, according to reports in Brazil.
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Pablo Mari of Arsenal on January 26, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

How much is Pablo Mari costing Arsenal?

Arsenal announced the signing of Flamengo's Pablo Mari on Wednesday in a loan deal that includes an option to buy the player, but at what cost?
ST ALBANS, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Pablo Mari of Arsenal on January 26, 2020 in St Albans, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Official: Centre-back Pablo Mari joins Arsenal

26-year-old centre-back Pablo Mari is joining Arsenal from Flamengo in Brazil, on loan with an option to buy.
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 17: Pablo Mari of CR Flamengo celebrates victory after the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between CR Flamengo and Al Hilal FC at Khalifa International Stadium on December 17, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Flamengo confirm Pablo Mari departure: Will join Arsenal

Flamengo confirmed the departure of their centre-back Pablo Mari on social media today, as the defender prepares to join Arsenal.
LIMA, PERU - NOVEMBER 23: Pablo Mari of Flamengo lifts the trophy after winning during the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 between Flamengo and River Plate at Estadio Monumental on November 23, 2019 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Daniel Apuy/Getty Images)

David Ornstein says it’s agreed: Arsenal strike deal with Flamengo for Mari

David Ornstein has tweeted to say that Arsenal have agreed a deal with Flamengo for Pablo Mari.
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 17: Pablo Mari of CR Flamengo celebrates victory after the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between CR Flamengo and Al Hilal FC at Khalifa International Stadium on December 17, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Arsenal deal to sign Mari gets massive boost

Arsenal's deal for Flamengo's Pablo Mari seems to be back on as his club buy Léo Pereira as a replacement.
LIMA, PERU - NOVEMBER 23: Pablo Mari of Flamengo lifts the trophy after winning during the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 between Flamengo and River Plate at Estadio Monumental on November 23, 2019 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Daniel Apuy/Getty Images)

Arsenal try to rescue Mari deal as Flamengo call it off

Arsenal are reportedly trying to salvage their deal for defender Pablo Mari, who was expected to sign for Arsenal before the end of the January transfer window.

Arsenal deal for Mari facing difficulties: Talks ongoing

The Arsenal deal for Pablo Mari is facing a 'late hitch', with the player travelling back to Brazil, according to reports.
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 17: Pablo Mari of CR Flamengo celebrates victory after the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between CR Flamengo and Al Hilal FC at Khalifa International Stadium on December 17, 2019, in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Loan or permanent deal for Mari: Brazil media can’t decide

The Brazilian media are unable to come to a consensus over whether Pablo Mari is joining Arsenal on a loan deal or permanently, with reports supporting both options.
LIMA, PERU - NOVEMBER 23: Pablo Mari of Flamengo lifts the trophy after winning during the final match of Copa CONMEBOL Libertadores 2019 between Flamengo and River Plate at Estadio Monumental on November 23, 2019, in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Daniel Apuy/Getty Images)

Manchester City considered re-signing Mari last month

Manchester City, Valencia and Sevilla were all following Pablo Mari of Flamengo last month, with the defender now set to join Arsenal.

“We will miss you”: Flamengo fans devastated at Mari move to Arsenal

The Flamengo fans are unhappy with the departure of Pablo Mari to Arsenal, taking to their club's Twitter account to express displeasure.
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 17: Pablo Mari of CR Flamengo celebrates victory after the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between CR Flamengo and Al Hilal FC at Khalifa International Stadium on December 17, 2019, in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Photo: Arsenal target Pablo Mari with Edu – transfer close

Arsenal centre-back target Pablo Mari met club technical director Edu at the airport ahead of a reported transfer, with Brazilian media obtaining a photo of the meeting.

Arsenal miss out on Brazilian wonderkid Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Flamengo over the transfer of Arsenal-target Vinicius Junior. The 16-year-old striker will join Real Madrid in a...