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Ex-Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi hit with Champions League ban after provoking rival fans:Fenerbahce's Matteo Guendouzi is suspended for two Champions League matches and fined for provocations and insults during their playoff win at Lyon. Teammate Mason Greenwood also received a fine and a deferred ban.

Ex-Arsenal star Matteo Guendouzi hit with immediate two-game ban for role in Champions League brawl as Mason Greenwood gets suspended one-game ban after X-rated gesture:UEFA sanctioned Matteo Guendouzi with a four-match ban and Mason Greenwood with a suspended ban for their roles in a violent post-match clash after Fenerbahce's Champions League qualifier win over Lyon.

The real reason Mikel Arteta blocked Arsenal deal for Malick Fofana on deadline day:Arsenal declined a deadline-day move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, with Mikel Arteta concerned about his Premier League adaptation. The 21-year-old later joined Sunderland for a similar fee after a transfer tussle.

Why Arteta chose to block Arsenal transfer for Fofana with Gunners ‘prepared to risk a breach’:Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta vetoed a deadline-day move for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, citing doubts over his physical suitability for the Premier League. Fofana subsequently joined Sunderland.

What happened with Arsenal target Malick Fofana?:Malick Fofana joined Sunderland for £30m after a chaotic day. Arsenal opted out, Crystal Palace tried to hijack, but he chose the Black Cats after a last-minute decision.

Official | Sunderland sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana:Sunderland sign Belgian winger Malick Fofana from Lyon for €40m, beating Arsenal and Crystal Palace. The 21-year-old could debut against Brentford this weekend.

Official | Everton sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon:Everton signed Lyon full-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 29, for €3.5m on Deadline Day. The versatile former England international provides squad depth after Balogun's collapsed move.

Ainsley Maitland-Niles returns to Premier League to join Everton:Everton have signed Ainsley Maitland-Niles from Lyon for £4.2m on a three-year deal. The versatile 29-year-old returns to the Premier League to provide cover at right-back.

Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus ‘travels to Lyon’ to persuade Malick Fofana:Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus traveled to Lyon and convinced Belgian winger Malick Fofana to join, after a medical. The €40m deal beats Crystal Palace, with Arsenal not matching the price. A last-minute twist is still possible.

Florent Ghisolfi explains why Sunderland have signed Malick Fofana as deadline-day drama ends in success:Sunderland sign Lyon winger Malick Fofana for €30m plus add-ons, beating late Crystal Palace interest. The 21-year-old is their fifth summer signing, offering pace and versatility.

Why Arsenal decided against signing Malick Fofana and what it means:Arsenal opted against signing Lyon winger Malick Fofana, who joins Sunderland. The Gunners remain active for an attacker but will only move for a player who significantly improves the squad.

Arsenal make final Malick Fofana transfer decision with Lyon star set for medical:Arsenal withdrew from signing Lyon's Malick Fofana, unwilling to meet the €40m fee. The 21-year-old Belgian forward is now close to joining Sunderland after accepting their offer.

Arsenal handed transfer deadline day hammer blow as Premier League rivals agree deal:Arsenal target Malick Fofana has agreed to join Sunderland, a major setback for the Gunners' search for a left-winger after selling key attackers.

Arsenal set price to sign former Chelsea transfer target Malick Fofana:Arsenal are considering a deadline-day bid for Lyon winger Malick Fofana, potentially around £50m, to bolster their attack after selling Trossard and Martinelli.

Arsenal make Malick Fofana move as Mikel Arteta holds talks with Lyon star:Arsenal are negotiating to sign 21-year-old Belgian winger Malick Fofana from Lyon for around €40 million, with talks underway to strengthen their attack.