Southampton confirm signing of Arsenal youngster Nathan Tella Arsenal training ahead of FA Cup semi-final

SOUTHAMPTON have announced the signing of winger Nathan Tella.

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Nathan Tella has left Arsenal for Southampton

Tella, 17, has been at Arsenal for 10 years but was out of contract at the end of the season.

He was told he won't be given a new deal and has been free to look for other clubs.

Tella, a boyhood Gunners fan, was invited to train with Norwich but ended up on trial at Southampton.

And he's impressed enough to be handed a contract with the Saints.

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Nathan Tella has agreed a move to Southampton

The St Mary's outfit are famed for their strong youth system and Tella says he's signed "to start a new chapter".

The winger said: “I am delighted to have signed here.

“It’s just a relief to know that I have found a place that I can settle down and crack on with my future.

“I had a really good ten years at Arsenal and I wouldn’t change any of it, but I am looking forward to starting a new chapter here now.”

Tella will now complete the remainder of his scholarship with Saints and will be with the club until the end of the season.

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Virgil van Dijk transfer: Who are favourites to sign Saints ace as Arsenal join race? Chelsea and Tottenham fans react to Antonio Conte's mind games

CHELSEA remain favourites to land Virgil van Dijk from Southampton despite increased interest from rivals Arsenal.

Chelsea want to bring the Dutchman to Stamford Bridge to give them another option in their back three.

But Arsenal emerged as suitors last night as the Mirror reported Arsene Wenger was keen to snap him up.

Manchester City and Liverpool are also keen on the Southampton star with a betting war expected to break out this summer.

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Virgil Van Dijk has been linked with all the top clubs after impressing at Southampton

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Virgil Van Dijk has been linked with a switch to Arsenal in the summer but Chelsea remain favourites

But bookmakers Betway make Chelsea favourites to sign the centre-back at 3/1, Manchester City are second-favourites at 7/2 while Arsenal and Liverpool are both 4/1.

Van Dijk has impressed on the south coast since signing from Celtic and is rated at around £50million.

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Saints are keen to keep hold of him but look set to struggle with he big boys ready to get their cheque books out.

The 25-year-old has been out injured since the end of January but summer suitors have not been put off.

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WHICH star man is the most creative player in the Premier League?

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Which Premier League player has created the most chances so far this season?

Despite leaving West Ham in January, Frenchman Dimitri Payet still makes the list. 

However, it isn’t the Hammers man that tops the charts as the Premier League’s most creative player.  

But which star man has created the most chances so far this season?

Click through the gallery above to find out!

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You won't believe how ridiculous Hector Bellerin's new hairdo is Football's worst haircuts

A SIMPLE short back and sides would be too boring for many footballers so Express Sport have compiled a list of some of the worst hairstyles in the beautiful game.

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From blonde afros to green hair braids, there have been some interesting hairstyles in the world of football over the years. 

Mario Balotelli, David Beckham and Abel Xavier all feature – and so does a former West Ham man with an terrible mohawk.

But none of them quite match Hector Bellerin’s new ‘do!

Take a look through the gallery above and decide which hair cut is the worst.

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Alexis Sanchez chooses next club, Barcelona star in Chelsea talks, £25m Monaco battle Man United's £250m summer wish list

EXPRESS SPORT brings you the latest transfer news.

Alexis Sanchez has reportedly decided to join Manchester City. 

Sanchez is out of contract at Arsenal in 14 months time, and has been linked with an exit this summer.

Chelsea were thought to be leading the race to sign the forward, with Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Manchester United also interested.

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Alexis Sanchez has reportedly decided to join Manchester City

But now Goal claim the Chile international has made his mind up and wants to join Pep Guardiola at the Etihad. 

Reports in Spain claim Jordi Alba has called Cesc Fabregas and Pedro to ask about life at Chelsea.

Alba is apparently frustrated at Barcelona as his game time has been limited following a switch to a 3-4-3 formation.

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Barcelona star Jordi Alba could be interested in a move to the Premier League

And Spanish newspaper AS claim Alba has consulted his former Barca team-mates Fabregas and Pedro about a move to Chelsea.

Alba is under contract at the Nou Camp until 2020.

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all reportedly interested in signing Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy.

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Romelu Lukaku (Everton) – £65m

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Man United, Man City and Chelsea are all interested in Monaco's Benjamin Mendy

The 22-year-old only joined Monaco last summer from Marseille for £13million. 

But his impressive performances in Ligue 1 and the Champions League have attracted a number of suitors. 

And Sky Sports claim United, City and Chelsea are all keen, but will have to pay around £25m for the defender.

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Fantasy Premier League tips: Captain options for Gameweek 33 - West Ham ace worth a look Fantasy Premier League tips: Captain options assessed for Gameweek 33

FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE managers have plenty of options to wear the captain's armband in Gameweek 33, but who will you choose?

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Here are our Fantasy Premier League captain picks for GW33

Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is a leading candidate for the armband after his miraculous recovery from an ankle injury, while Everton frontman Romelu Lukaku is also a tempting option with a home clash against Burnley.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Eden Hazard may be less popular choices due to Manchester United and Chelsea facing off against each other on Sunday (4pm), but there are several other players who could lead your team this weekend.

Scroll through the gallery above to see our Fantasy Premier League captaincy picks ahead of Gameweek 33.

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Arsenal transfer shock: Alexis Sanchez has decided to join this club - report Top five Arsenal signings to replace Alexis Sanchez

ALEXIS SANCHEZ has decided to join Manchester City, according to reports.

Alexis Sanchez could leave Arsenal this summer, when his contract at the Emirates enters its final 12 months.

Sanchez has attracted interest from clubs in the Premier League and across Europe after another impressive season for Arsenal.

But according to Goal, Sanchez had made up his mind and wants to move to Manchester City.

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Alexis Sanchez could be on his way to Manchester City

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Marco Reus – 8/1

The 28-year-old would link up with Pep Guardiola at the Eithad, the man who signed him for Barcelona in 2011.

And reports say Manchester City are increasingly confident of signing Sanchez this summer and are ready to offer him a contract worth £200,000 a week.

Goal say City boss Pep Guardiola and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho have both made contact with Sanchez personally in recent weeks.

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Alexis Sanchez looks destined to leave Arsenal this summer

Chelsea are also keen on the Chile international, who put Antonio Conte on alert after admitting he was keen to stay in London.

“I am happy in London and hope to finish my contract there,” Sanchez said.

“I’d like to stay in the city but with a team that is winning things, that has a winning mentality.

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Pep Guardiola wants a reunion with Alexis Sanchez at Manchester City

“I’m 28 years old, I still have a lot of years ahead of me. I am a player who looks after himself."

Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus, Bayern Munich and clubs in China are also interested in Sanchez, but the player would prefer to stay in the Premier League.

Arsenal are determined not to sell to another English club and have put a £50million valuation on their star man.

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Arsenal rocked as Lyon president makes big transfer claim involving Antoine Griezmann

LYON president Jean-Michel Aulas has suggested Alexandre Lacazette would command a similar fee to Antoine Griezmann.

Lacazette is once again set to be courted by Europe's top clubs this summer after Aulas held on to the France striker last year.

Arsenal had a £29.3million offer rejected but are reportedly set to renew their interest in the 25-year-old.

While Lacazette's compatriot Griezmann is also coveted by Europe's biggest clubs.

The Atletico Madrid striker is wanted by Manchester United and Real Madrid and has a £86m release clause in his contract.

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Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann

But Aulas appears to believe if Griezmann is worth £86m, Lacazette should command a similar fee.

When asked what he would sell Lacazette for he told French newspaper Le Progres: “We have rejected offers worth around €40m. I am hearing talk about €100m for a Griezmann transfer to Real Madrid.”

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Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette

In February, Lacazette said he felt he'd reached the "right moment" to leave Lyon.

He said: "I think that the right moment has arrived to leave. I think that this summer I will need a change of scenery and [to] discover something else, still with the idea of advancing and progressing in terms of football and as a person."

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PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN will attempt to sign Arsenal forward Lucas Perez this summer, according to reports.

The Spaniard has struggled for game time under Arsene Wenger this season since his £17.5m move from Deportivo La Coruna at the start of the campaign.

Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck, Olivier Giroud and Alex Iwobi have all been preferred in the starting XI that has left Perez cutting a frustrated figure in north London.

And according to Goal, PSG will attempt to offer him a way out at the end of the season.

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Lucas Perez is attracting interest from PSG

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Despite his lack of game time, Perez has still managed to score seven goals and register five assists this term.

Perez is currently sidelined through injury but the report claims he is concerned his lack of game time under Wenger has hampered his international ambitions.

The 28-year-old is keen to try and work his way into Spain's squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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Lucas Perez has struggled to impress Arsene Wenger

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Unai Emery is keen to bring Lucas Perez to PSG

PSG boss Unai Emery is a long-term admirer of the forward and tried to secure his signature prior to him joining Arsenal.

Emery will attempt to land him once again at the end of the season and is convinced he can bring Perez to France.

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