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Arsenal are set to bolster Mikel Arteta's midfield options in the summer transfer window as Edu weighs up a move for West Ham captain Declan RiceArsenal icon Lee Dixon believes the Gunners are using their interest in West Ham captain Declan Rice as a 'smokescreen' whilst they pursue other players. football.london understands Arsenal are prioritising a move for Rice this summer as they look to add quality competition for Thomas Partey in Mikel Arteta's squad. Rice's contract with the Hammers is set to expire at the end of next season which could see West Ham look to cash in on their star midfielder. The Gunners' interest in Rice was revealed during the January transfer window after they had two bids rejected for Brighton ace Moises Caicedo. The Ecuadorian midfielder released a statement as he pushed to leave the Seagulls on deadline day but has since deleted this and signed a new long-term deal with the club. Despite committing his future to Bright...

One rule as a football fan is to never fall in love with loanees. But supporters of some Championship clubs have succumbed to that familiar trap this season.   Charlie Cresswell (Millwall, loan from Leeds United) Considering how poorly Leeds have defended at times this season, they could have done a lot worse than retain Cresswell, who has been impressive for play-off chasing Millwall. The 20-year-old has had spells on the sidelines at times this season, which is fair given his age. But he has slotted in perfectly alongside Jake Cooper when given the chance and he’s been part of one of the Championship’s stingiest defences. Regardless of whether Leeds stay up or go down, you have to feel that Cresswell will have a major part to play in their future. So Millwall will have to enjoy him before he returns up north. Amad Diallo (Sunderland, loan from Manchester United) Man Utd’s decision to pay £37m to sign a teenager with only four Serie A appearances could have easily gone...

Arsenal news: Folarin Balogun has been strongly tipped to choose the USMNT as his international alliance after his impressive performances for Stade de Reims Folarin Balogun has not not held back in his reaction from being left out in England's squad despite his sizzling form in Ligue 1. The Arsenal striker has been a regular throughout the nation's youth ranks having scored six goals in 11 caps for the under-21s. Talk of a call-up from Gareth Southgate has been rather quiet this season, despite the 21-year-olds astonishing goalscoring record in France. Balogun has scored 17 goals in 28 appearances this season for Stade de Reims - only Kylian Mbappe and Jonathan David have scored more in Ligue 1. His displays for Will Still's side have provided food for thought for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal ahead of his return to north London at the end of the season. The Gunners currently have Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah as options in attack but it's expected Balogun will demand ...