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      Jude Bellingham transfer will cost £100million UP FRONT as Dortmund tell Man Utd, City and Liverpool and Co to stump up

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S admirers will have to pay around £100million up front if they hope to sign Europe’s hottest property in the summer.Both Manchester clubs and Liverpool would love to bring him to the Premier League, while Real Madrid are confident they can trump them all.
      Borussia Dortmund won’t let Jude Bellingham leave on the cheapCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund are understood to have told all interested parties they are prepared to do  business — if the majority of Bellingham’s valuation is paid in one hit.
      And with a fee in the region of £130m being quoted, any serious buyer will have to come up with a huge down payment.
      It has made a top-four finish vital for Liverpool, while United know they need the same after slipping down the pecking order of go-to clubs for players in recent seasons.
      With Bellingham’s wages expected to be in the region of £300,000 per week and a hefty signing bonus, Dortmund expect their stance to flush out the serious bidders.
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      The Bundesliga side have to factor in a five per cent sell-on clause to the England midfielder’s former club Birmingham, agreed as part of the deal which saw them sign the teen for £22m in 2020.
      There is growing feeling in Germany that Madrid and City lead the race for the 19-year-old, due to their financial clout.
      City could raise around £75m if Bernardo Silva is sold at the end of the season, while Ilkay Gundogan is also in the final six months of his contract.
      Despite Madrid’s strong links to Bellingham, boss Carlo Ancelotti recently distanced his side from a swoop.
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      The Italian, who already boasts a midfield including Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde, said: “Bellingham has shown at the World Cup that he is a great midfielder, but so have others.
      “Enzo Fernandez has played very well. Gavi and Pedri as well.
      “Bellingham is one of those very good midfielders, but I’ll stick with the ones we have.” More

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      Al-Nassr ‘want to partner Cristiano Ronaldo with Germany legend Marco Reus with Dortmund star out of contract in summer’

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      AL-NASSR are reportedly hoping to sign Marco Reus in a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund.The Saudi Pro League side completed the signing of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo last week.
      Reus has been linked with a move to Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      And now manager Rudi Garcia wants to add more European superstars to his ranks.
      According to The Daily Mail, Al-Nassr chiefs are hoping to tempt Reus to Mrsool Park.
      Reus, 33, has less than six months remaining on his existing contract with Borussia Dortmund.
      The midfielder is currently understood to be considering his future at the club having spent the last 11 years at Signal Iduna Park.
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      And Al-Nassr hope that he will follow in the footsteps of former Manchester United ace Ronaldo in moving to Saudi Arabia.
      Reus re-joined Borussia Dortmund in 2012 – six years after initially leaving the club’s academy.
      He has since made 368 appearances for BVB, scoring 156 goals and assisting 118.
      But a number of recurring injury issues have left him struggling for regular first team football over the past few years.
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      The midfielder was ruled out of the World Cup in November due to an ankle injury and he is yet to return to action.
      Reus is just one of many European players that have been linked with a move to Al-Nassr.
      Eden Hazard, Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos have also been tipped to join the Saudi Pro League leaders. More

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      Chelsea ‘contact RB Leipzig’ over Dani Olmo transfer with Blues keen on Spain star if Mykhailo Mudryk picks Arsenal

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      CHELSEA will reportedly consider a bid for RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo if Mykhailo Mudryk opts to sign for Arsenal.SunSport revealed on Friday that Shakhtar Donetsk star Mudryk, 22, is currently torn between the two London clubs.
      Chelsea are being linked with RB Leipzig forward Dani OlmoCredit: Getty
      Graham Potter’s men are keen to secure the £88million man’s services after a late bid to hijack the Gunners’ deal.
      However, they could still miss out on the Ukrainian and be forced to look elsewhere for alternatives.
      It comes amid several injury concerns for Chelsea with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount all suffering fitness issues.
      According to The Mail, Leipzig man Olmo is a target should Mudryk choose Arsenal.
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      The Spain international, 24, who played at the World Cup in Qatar, has contributed 19 goals and 22 assists in 106 appearances for the German club since arriving in 2020.
      Making his international debut while still at Dinamo Zagreb three years ago, Olmo has already racked up 29 caps for his country and bagged five goals.
      A product of the Barcelona youth set-up, he was linked with a return to the Nou Camp in 2021 – as well as a move to Manchester United.
      His current contract with Leipzig runs until 2024.
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      Meanwhile, a cheaper option for Chelsea is thought to be Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marcus Thuram.
      The France star, 25, is out of contract in the summer and being looked at by both the Blues and Man Utd.
      Potter has already signed three new players in the January window – David Datro Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Audrey Santos.
      The ex-Brighton boss will be hoping the arrivals can help boost morale with the club currently languishing in 10th place in the Premier League.
      Following their 1-0 league defeat at home to Manchester City on Thursday, they face them yet again on Sunday in the third round of the FA Cup – this time at the Etihad.
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      Daley Blind on verge of shock Bayern Munich free transfer after ex-Man Utd star terminated Ajax contract

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      DALEY BLIND is on the verge of a shock move to Bayern Munich, reports say.The former Man United midfielder terminated his contract with boyhood club Ajax in December after a successful career and had been on the lookout for a new club.
      Blind is set for a major move after leaving Ajax last monthCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman had been linked to Belgian side Antwerp but now it appears he could be on the move to a far more decorated side.
      The Athletic report the 32-year-old is set to join Bayern Munich in a surprise deal.
      He is reportedly set to undergo a medical for the free transfer switch to the Allianz Arena.
      If he does move, Blind will be joining a Bayern team looking to win an 11th consecutive league title.
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      They sit four clear at the top of La Liga after a tricky start to the season, and can also look forward to a huge clash against French giants PSG in the Champions League next month.
      Blind left Ajax in December after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract six months before it was set to expire.
      His father, Danny, who held an advisory role at the club, also stepped away.
      Blind won seven Eredivisie titles across his two spells with the club.
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      He said in an emotional Twitter post that “circumstances” was why he was leaving the club.
      The Ajax legend said: “With pain in my heart and tears in my eyes I have to say goodbye to the club. Playing for Ajax is the best thing there is.
      “Amsterdammers are often direct and demanding. That is also allowed, I like that and that is why I can always be honest with you. Together we have a special relationship and that was not always easy for me.
      “Sometimes I had the feeling that I was playing against some of you and sometimes I felt that I was criticised just a little faster than many other players. That is absolutely not why I’m leaving.
      “This is not how I imagined my end at Ajax, but due to ‘circumstances’ it turned out that way. I hope the right time will come to say goodbye to you. Make sure Ajax stays Ajax.”
      Blind was vague when he explained in an emotional Twitter post why he terminated his Ajax contractCredit: Willie Vass
      Blind came through Ajax’s youth system and played for the senior side between 2008 and 2014.
      He then had a four-year stay at Manchester United before returning to Amsterdam.
      Blind becomes the latest huge figure to leave the club recently, following manager Erik ten Hag and Antony departing for Man United while Ryan Gravenberch went to Bayern.
      In 2019, it was revealed that Blind had a heart condition after he complained of dizziness during a Champions League game.
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      After being sent for tests, the star was discovered cardiomyopathy or heart muscle inflammation.
      He has since had a device fitted to monitor the rhythm of his heart. More

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      Sebastien Haller back in Dortmund training six months after testicular cancer diagnosis as brave star closes in on debut

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      SEBASTIEN HALLER is back in Borussia Dortmund training six months after his testicular cancer diagnosis. Now the striker will be hoping to make his debut for the club.
      Sebastien Haller is back in Borussia Dortmund trainingCredit: Getty
      Haller was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July

      Haller, 28, signed for Dortmund at the beginning of July as Erling Haaland’s replacement.
      But less than two weeks later, he received the news of a testicular tumour.
      He underwent chemotherapy and had two operations.
      But now the Ivorian forward has returned to the training ground and was pictured putting in the hard yards in the gym.
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      Haller – whose hair has started to grow back – said in a video on the Dortmund Twitter account: “Hello guys!
      “I’m finally back. It was not easy but with your support it was better and easier to do.
      “I am just looking forward to seeing you in the stadium for some victories. Ciao guys.”
      Haller earned his £28million transfer to Dortmund after scoring 21 goals in 31 appearances for Ajax last term.
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      The former West Ham man struggled to hold back the tears as he collected his golden boot award in August, publicly thanking his wife Priscilla.
      Haller later told ESPN: “My wife was in shock, but she could deal with it.
      “But my mum it wasn’t the same, because mothers are mothers.
      “I called my brothers and sisters to make sure they will be there for her, so that she wouldn’t feel alone. This is what I have done.”
      He also explained that he would spend “five days at a time at the hospital, where I am hooked up 24/7” and was unable to leave his bed while treatment was injected before a two-week rest period.
      Dortmund play their first match after the World Cup break on January 22 when they face Augsburg.
      Edin Terzic’s side sit sixth in the Bundesliga table, nine points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich with 15 matches played.
      Haller is working on his physical conditioningCredit: Getty
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      Man Utd keeping tabs on Marcus Thuram contract situation and could move for France forward on free transfer in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach ace Marcus Thuram.The 25-year-old France international is out of contract at the end of the season.
      Manchester United are reportedly tracking Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      And United are monitoring developments with Thuram, according to the Daily Mail.
      He is free to talk hold talks with foreign clubs as he has less than six months remaining on his current deal.
      Thuram, who can play up front or out wide, has hit 13 goals in 17 games for Gladbach this season.
      The Red Devils are desperate for attacking reinforcements after Cristiano Ronaldo was axed before the World Cup.
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      Boss Erik ten Hag is seeking a short term fix in January, possibly on loan.
      But Thuram could be one for the future.
      Although Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all interested in Thuram, as well as United.
      He has been capped nine times by France and was a regular off the bench in Qatar as Didier Deschamps’ side lost the final to Argentina.
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      Looking ahead to the winter window before United’s 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday, Ten Hag confirmed he wants to sign a striker this month.
      He said: “It’s always difficult. Strikers are expensive, especially in the winter. But you have to set the limits high. We’re looking for it.
      “We need to be creative and do everything we have in our power to get the right players in, who are fitting in the balance.”
      He added: “So we are looking for the right player for our squad, but it has to match our sporting criteria, definitely, but also some financial criteria.” More

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      ‘Mum, we finally made it on Footy Scran’ – FC Koln leave fans in stitches as massive sausage makes famous Twitter page

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      FC KOLN have left footie fans in stitches after their hilarious response to featuring on a famous Twitter page. The page in question, known as “Footy Scran”, posts pictures of food at various football grounds around the world and alongside its price.
      FC Koln celebrated getting featured on “Footy Scran”Credit: Twitter/@@FootyScran
      The account has gained nearly half a million followers and become a popular feature on “Football Twitter.”
      And Bundesliga side FC Koln cashed in on the exposure with their funny reaction to being featured on the page.
      The Footy Scran account posted a photo of a “Bratwurst” – a type of German Sausage – which was extraordinarily long.
      In response to the photo, the club joked: “Mum we finally made it to footy scran.”
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      This left fans in stitches, including the Footy Scran account.
      One fan replied: “Legendary club.”
      A second user said: “🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
      Another added: “Lmao.”
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      Meanwhile, the Footy Scran account replied by saying: “😂😂.”
      The Tweet also gained nearly 4,500 likes.
      The German’s will not be back in action in the Bundesliga until January 21 when they face Werder Bremen.
      Following the first half of the season, Koln are sat in 13th place in league with fours wins, five draws and six defeats to their name. More

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      Real Madrid ‘target shock Alphonso Davies transfer and will take advantage of Bayern star’s contract in cut-price deal’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly eyeing up a move for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies… but may have to be patient if they are to secure his signature.The 22-year-old Canadian joined the German champions in 2018 and has racked up 134 appearances, contributing six goals and 21 assists.
      Alphonso Davies has established himself as one of the best left-backs aroundCredit: Getty
      AS understand Real Madrid are lining up a move for the talented CanadianCredit: AS
      He has already won four Bundesliga titles and the Champions League.
      And before the World Cup break he had managed a goal and four assists for Julian Nagelsmann’s men so far this season.
      Davies, who is under contract with Bayern until 2025, then headed to Qatar and impressed for Canada as they took part in their first World Cup for 36 years.
      Despite exiting in the group stage, Davies was a standout star for his nation and even scored in the defeat Croatia.
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      And AS understand Real Madrid are now thought to be interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu.
      However, it is believed they will wait until 2024 to try and sign the full-back.
      This would enable them to try and purchase him for a cut-price.
      It is a tactic Los Blancos have used in the past to acquire the likes of Toni Kroos from Bayern and Eden Hazard from Chelsea.
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      But Bayern will do their best to try and avoid selling Davies cheaply.
      Meanwhile, Real are also looking at other supremely talented youngsters to add to their squad in the coming years.
      One of those is Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
      However, the Spanish giants face competition from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain as they prepare to battle it out for him in the summer. More