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      Tottenham sign Joe Rodon in deadline-day transfer after snapping up talented Welsh youngster

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      TOTTENHAM have completed their move for Swansea defender Joe Rodon.
      The North London side have been locked in talks hoping to convince the Swans to lower their £18million asking price.

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      Tottenham managed to cut a deal for Swansea’s Joe Rodon before the 5pm transfer deadlineCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And Jose Mourinho has finally got his man after having a £7m bid for the Wales international rejected by the Championship club two weeks ago.
      The Swans insisted they valued the 22-year-old at £18m and have been holding out hoping to get top price for the centre-back.

      But Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was reluctant to go to that price.

      He has already splashed out big this summer bringing in Gareth Bale, Sergio Reguilon, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Matt Doherty.
      Levy was hoping to agree a package which sees an up-front payment in the region of £10m with further instalments of £5m.
      The centre-half is regarded as one of the best talents outside the top flight.

      Jose Mourinho has made it clear he wants to strengthen his options in the centre of his defence after Jan Vertonghen left North London at the end of last season.

      Should the two clubs find an agreement over the next few hours then it is unlikely personal terms would be an issue to sort out.

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      Tottenham in talks to sign Joe Rodon in deadline-day transfer but trying to lower Swansea’s asking price to £15m

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      TOTTENHAM are hoping to get Swansea to lower their price for Joe Rodon to £15million.
      The North London side want to seal a deadline-day deal for the defender.

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      Tottenham are hopeful of closing out a deal for Swansea’s Joe Rodon before the 5pm transfer deadlineCredit: PA:Press Association

      Spurs saw a £7m bid for the Wales international rejected by the Championship club two weeks ago.
      But they still retain hope of reaching an agreement before the 5pm cut-off today.
      The Swans have insisted they value the 22-year-old at £18m and have been holding out hoping to get top price for the centre-back.

      But Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been reluctant to go to that price.
      He has already splashed out big this summer bringing in Gareth Bale, Sergio Reguilon, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Matt Doherty.
      Levy would prefer to come up with a package which sees an up-front payment in the region of £10m with further instalments of £5m.
      Spurs believe that will be enough to tempt Swansea into doing a deal now for Rodon.

      The centre-half is regarded as one of the best talents outside the top flight.

      Jose Mourinho has made it clear he wants to strengthen his options in the centre of his defence after Jan Vertonghen left North London at the end of last season.
      Should the two clubs find an agreement over the next few hours then it is unlikely personal terms would be an issue to sort out.

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      Liverpool looking to offload five players before transfer window closes on Friday including Harry Wilson

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      LIVERPOOL are looking to offload as many as five players before the domestic transfer window closes today, reports say.
      Harry Wilson could be one of those on the move as Jurgen Klopp looks to trim down his squad ahead of this weekend’s huge Merseyside derby.

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      Jurgen Klopp is looking to offload fringe players as the club prepares for its first game since their 7-2 humiliation at the hands of Aston VillaCredit: PA:Press Association

      Although the winger did feature in the Reds’ Carabao Cup defeat against Arsenal earlier this month, he is not seen as part of the manager’s plans and could be one of a handful shown the door before the 5pm deadline today.
      The others at risk include Ben Woodburn, Herbie Kane, Nat Phillips and Liam Millar, according to the Express.
      Wilson’s asking price is reportedly around the £20million mark, but no club has yet to meet that valuation.
      This is despite the cue of Championship teams interested in the 23-year-old.

      They include Cardiff, who have emerged this morning as the favourite to acquire his services in a loan deal.
      The Welsh club appear to have nipped ahead of their rivals Swansea who yesterday were positioning themselves to pounce.
      Derby and Nottingham Forest are also believed to be involved in the tug of war.
      The interest in Wilson comes after an impressive loan spell with Bournemouth.

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      Many clubs are interested in Harry Wilson, who impressed in his loan spell at Bournemouth last season Credit: Rex Features
      Young Welshman Woodburn has also been linked with a move away from Anfield.
      The attacker, who turned 21 yesterday, was rumoured last month to be heading to Dutch side Sparta Rotterdam.
      Midfielder Kane is set to leave permanently, according to the Liverpool Echo, with Barnsley close to securing his signature.
      Phillips and Millar are also rumoured to be catching the eye of Championship clubs in what is set to be a busy day of departures.

      The Reds have already managed to clear out some fringe players this window.
      They include forgotten man Nathaniel Clyne, who was picked up by Crystal Palace on a free yesterday.
      Loris Karius has also gone out on loan, while Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana have left permanently.

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      Liverpool star Harry Wilson set to join Cardiff in loan transfer after beating rivals Swansea to Welsh winger

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      HARRY WILSON is reportedly set to join Cardiff on loan from Liverpool.
      Swansea, Reading, Bristol City and Derby have all been linked to the 23-year-old.

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      Harry Wilson spent last season out on loan with Bournemouth Credit: Rex Features

      But Times reporter Paul Joyce claims The Bluebirds have won the race for his signature.
      It is understood that a fee of £1.2million has been agreed between the two clubs.
      Neil Harris’ side have up until 5pm to wrap up a deal for the tricky winger.
      Wilson missed out on a Premier League transfer before the deadline on October 5.

      Burnley came close to completing a deal for him, but pulled the plug at the last minute.
      Liverpool demanded a £20million deal for the Welshman to leave on a permanent basis.
      And the Clarets were not prepared to pay that much for him.

      If he does not leave before today’s deadline, Wilson faces a stint on the sidelines at Anfield.

      He has struggled to break into Jurgen Klopp’s squad, but managed to prove his potential last season while on loan with Bournemouth.
      Wilson chipped in with seven goals after making 31 appearances for the Cherries.
      In the 2018-19 season, Wilson was shipped out on loan to Derby.
      During his time under the management of Frank Lampard, he bagged 18 goals in all competitions.

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      Jack Butland set for deadline day transfer to Crystal Palace – reuniting Stoke star with ex-England boss Hodgson

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      JACK Butland looks to be on his way to Crystal Palace with the Stoke outcast set for a reunion with his old Three Lions manager Roy Hodgson. 
      The Eagles, currently twelfth in the Prem, are due to put in an offer for the former Birmingham stopper before today’s transfer deadline, according to the Daily Mail.  

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      Jack Butland could be on his way to Crystal Palace after losing his starting spot at Stoke CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Butland, once regarded as the golden boy of goalkeeping and a potential England No1, has battled with injuries and form in recent years. 

      And in July he lost his starting place for Stoke’s final four games of the season following a 5-0 drubbing by Leeds. 
      He is yet to make an appearance for them this season and is looking to move on, while Stoke are thought to be ready to let him go in a last-minute move.

      Butland was this week rumoured to be a shock transfer target for Liverpool before being linked with Hodgson’s Crystal Palace.
      The Potters stopper earned four of his nine England caps during Hodgson’s reign as Three Lions boss. 
      The Eagles manager believes his former protege has the talent to rival Vicente Guaita for Palace’s No1 spot. 
      The former England star hit the headlines during his time at Birmingham City after making his senior national debut aged just 19, becoming the Three Lions’ youngest goalkeeper.

      The Bristol-born player, 27, has been loaned out four times since his £3.5million switch from Brum to the Potters in 2013. 
      His loan spells include stints at Barnsley, Leeds, Birmingham and Derby County. 

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      Butland was on the bench for Stoke’s first four games this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Butland made the drop to the Championship with Stoke when they were relegated from the Prem in 2018.
      Spaniard Guiata has started all Palace’s Premier League games this season ahead of Wayne Hennessey.
      The former Getafe stopper, 33, has conceded seven goals and looks set to start when Palace host rivals Brighton at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

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      West Ham edge closer to £30m Said Benrahma transfer after Brentford winger ‘completes first part of his medical’

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      WEST HAM have edged closer to finalising a £30million transfer for Said Benrahma after the winger completed the first part of his medical, according to reports.
      The Hammers are keen to land the Brentford star before the domestic transfer deadline at 5pm today.

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      Said Benrahma is closing in on a £30m transfer from Brentford to West HamCredit: Reuters

      West Ham will be desperately hoping there are no hiccups and they can get the move over the line in time.

      It is understood the transfer fee is £25m up front with a further £5m in performance-related add-ons.
      And according to The Athletic, Benrahma underwent the first part of his medical on Thursday.

      The report adds the two London clubs agreed a deal last weekend before personal terms were ironed out with Benrahma in midweek.
      There were fears a deal may have been off the cards as David Moyes’ side pursued Bournemouth forward Joshua King but the Algerian looks set to join instead.
      The Bees wide man, 25, has been linked with a move to the Premier League throughout the summer following their failure to win promotion last season.
      Benrahma was linked with the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal earlier in the window before Crystal Palace emerged as favourites to land him.

      However, SunSport revealed the ex-Nice forward may have priced himself out of a move with his £16million contract demands, wanting at least £60,000 per week on a five-year deal.

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      Benrahma, who is seeing former team-mate Ollie Watkins banging in the goals for Aston Villa, missed the first five games of the new season but came off the bench in the Championship clashes with Millwall and Preston.
      In the Carabao Cup, however, his double against Fulham set up a quarter-final with Newcastle.
      West Ham have begun the season strongly with Michail Antonio, Jarrod Bowen and Pablo Fornals all hitting early form.
      But allowing Felipe Anderson out on loan to Porto and the controversial sale of Grady Diangana to West Brom mean there is scope for an extra attacker to bolster the squad and Benrahma fits the bill. More

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      Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney in line for Derby manager job as Rams chiefs lose patience with Phillip Cocu

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      WAYNE ROONEY is in line to become Derby boss — and may even be in charge by the start of next week.
      The Rams face Watford on Friday night and another defeat could spell the end for under-fire Phillip Cocu.

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      Wayne Rooney is in line to become Derby bossCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Derby face Watford on Friday night and another defeat could spell the end for under-fire Phillip CocuCredit: PA:Press Association

      Ironically, sources insist boss Cocu was only saved from the chop before the international break by Rooney’s late winner at Norwich a fortnight ago.
      Yet he is still on the brink, and owner Mel Morris plans to turn to skipper Rooney, 34, if they lose against the  Hornets.
      With England’s all-time leading scorer still to get all his FA badges, it means he will need an experienced, fully-qualified coach alongside him — and him — and former Rams manager John Gregory is the man they want.
      Rooney joined Derby  as player-coach on an 18-month contract — with a further one-year option — when he returned from playing for DC United America in August 2019.

      He began his coaching badges within months and admitted he first thought of a post-playing career in management when he was still at Manchester United.
      Rooney insisted he always planned to become a boss one day, and revealed on arriving at Championship club Derby: “I’ve always been interested in it.
      “When Louis van Gaal was manager at United, Ryan Giggs was analysing the opponents and I used to go in there for a few hours after training.”
      Dutchman Cocu replaced Frank Lampard when he moved on to take the Chelsea job in July 2019, but missed out on the play-offs in a disappointing first season.

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      Rooney joined Derby as player-coach on an 18-month contractCredit: Rex Features

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      Sources say Cocu was only saved from the chop before the international break by Rooney’s late winner at NorwichCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      This campaign has been even worse, and after needing penalties to see off League Two new boys Barrow in the League Cup, Derby lost the next four games before Rooney’s late Carrow Road winner.
      Mike Phelan, currently on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s backroom team at Old Trafford, had also been mentioned as a possible No 2 to Rooney.
      Yet Gregory, 66, who was manager for 12 months before he was sacked in 2003, is  favourite.
      He is available after leaving Chennaiyin FC, a year after he led them to the Indian Super League title two years ago.

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      Man Utd legend Wayne Rooney in line for Derby job as Rams chiefs lose patience with manager Phillip Cocu

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      WAYNE ROONEY is in line to become Derby boss — and may even be in charge by the start of next week.
      The Rams face Watford on Friday night and another defeat could spell the end for under-fire Phillip Cocu.

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      Wayne Rooney is in line to become Derby bossCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Derby face Watford on Friday night and another defeat could spell the end for under-fire Phillip CocuCredit: PA:Press Association

      Ironically, sources insist boss Cocu was only saved from the chop before the international break by Rooney’s late winner at Norwich a fortnight ago.
      Yet he is still on the brink, and owner Mel Morris plans to turn to skipper Rooney, 34, if they lose against the  Hornets.
      With England’s all-time leading scorer still to get all his FA badges, it means he will need an experienced, fully-qualified coach alongside him — and him — and former Rams manager John Gregory is the man they want.
      Rooney joined Derby  as player-coach on an 18-month contract — with a further one-year option — when he returned from playing for DC United America in August 2019.

      He began his coaching badges within months and admitted he first thought of a post-playing career in management when he was still at Manchester United.
      Rooney insisted he always planned to become a boss one day, and revealed on arriving at Championship club Derby: “I’ve always been interested in it.
      “When Louis van Gaal was manager at United, Ryan Giggs was analysing the opponents and I used to go in there for a few hours after training.”
      Dutchman Cocu replaced Frank Lampard when he moved on to take the Chelsea job in July 2019, but missed out on the play-offs in a disappointing first season.

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      Rooney joined Derby as player-coach on an 18-month contractCredit: Rex Features

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      Sources say Cocu was only saved from the chop before the international break by Rooney’s late winner at NorwichCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      This campaign has been even worse, and after needing penalties to see off League Two new boys Barrow in the League Cup, Derby lost the next four games before Rooney’s late Carrow Road winner.
      Mike Phelan, currently on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s backroom team at Old Trafford, had also been mentioned as a possible No 2 to Rooney.
      Yet Gregory, 66, who was manager for 12 months before he was sacked in 2003, is  favourite.
      He is available after leaving Chennaiyin FC, a year after he led them to the Indian Super League title two years ago.

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