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      Bellingham is ‘big risk’ and doesn’t know his position, says Hamann amid Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City transfer links

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      LIVERPOOL should be careful with their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham because he is a “big risk”, warns Dietmar Hamann.The Reds are rivalling the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for Bellingham’s signature.
      Liverpool are targeting Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      But Liverpool hero Hamann is a bit apprehensive when it comes to the midfielder’s asking price, which costs at least £100million.
      The former Germany international also suggested that the 19-year-old is yet to fully understand his position on the field despite some stunning displays for England at the World Cup.
      The pundit added that he also lacks the ability and pace of club legend Steven Gerrard.
      Hamann told talkSPORT: “I’d be careful with Bellingham right now.
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      “He’s an exceptional talent, he showed that at the World Cup, but if Dortmund ask for £100m odd, £140-150m, it’s a big risk as well.
      “I think with Bellingham he’s got to find a position. He models himself of Steven Gerrard but I don’t think he’s got the ability and pace going forward like Gerrard has.
      “I think you need to wait and see where he finds his spot in the midfield two or midfield three in the future, and to pay £150m for an 18 or 19-year-old, I think it’s a big risk.”
      Liverpool, however, may not have to worry too much about Bellingham’s asking price with recent reports suggesting there is a secret £60m clause in his contract.
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      But the Merseysiders will be facing strong opposition from Real who are big admirers of the England international and are set to accelerate their bid to land him.
      Liverpool have already successfully tackled the transfer market by winning another bidding war for Cody Gakpo.
      And Hamann is all for that deal as he insists his former club “needed a player like him”.
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      Dietmar Hamann has warned Liverpool about signing Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      He added: “They have needed a player like him for the last few years. I don’t think they have enough of a goal threat from midfield.
      “They are always a threat from set-pieces and that will be strengthened with his size and physicality…
      “He is a great addition and I hope we see a lot of him in the next few weeks and months.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘step up Jude Bellingham transfer chase’ amid competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City

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      REAL MADRID are set to accelerate their move for Jude Bellingham, according to reports in Spain.The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is wanted by elite clubs all over Europe, having impressed for England at the World Cup.
      Jude Bellingham impressed for England at the World CupCredit: PA
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are all jostling for the teenage sensation.
      But Madrid want to muscle their way to the front of the queue.
      According to this morning’s edition of Marca, the LaLiga champions are set to move quickly to sign the former Birmingham City prodigy.
      They ran with the front page headline: “Acceleration for Bellingham”.
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      A previous report from the Madrid-based paper claimed that Real asked the 19-year-old not to extend his Dortmund contract in a bid to make a move easier.
      Bellingham’s current deal with the Bundesliga club runs until 2025.
      And it reportedly contains a previously unknown £60million release clause – which could be particularly bad news for Chelsea.
      The Blues are willing to splash whatever it takes to sign Bellingham, even if the fee is north of £100m.
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      Marca claim Real Madrid are about ‘accelerate’ their pursuit of Bellingham
      But a £60m fee brings other suitors with less deep pockets back into the race.
      Bellingham is claimed in some quarters to favour a move to Liverpool – having already built up strong relationships with England team-mates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson.
      The midfielder is the Reds’ No1 target, after they sealed a £37m deal to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV earlier this week.
      Since England’s elimination from the World Cup, Bellingham has been enjoying some downtime back in Blighty.
      He made an emotional return to St Andrew’s to watch his beloved Birmingham City and say a proper goodbye to their fans.
      While he also visited Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
      Bellingham, 19, was most recently spotted at Turf Moor watching his brother Jobe in action for Birmingham against Burnley last night.
      Jude Bellingham has three league goals for Dortmund this season
      Bellingham, 19, recently returned to St Andrew’sCredit: PA More

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      How Chelsea could line up after January transfer spree with Felix, Fernandez and Badiashile transforming team

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      WHILE Chelsea are investing plenty of money into youth signings, transfers for the here and now are also expected in January.Owner Todd Boehly is poised to continue his spree after a heavy summer of spending.
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      Enzo Fernandez is a reported transfer target for the BluesCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are reportedly plotting a loan swoop for Joao FelixCredit: Getty
      January will be Graham Potter’s first transfer window as boss, and the Englishman is in need of reinforcements.
      Chelsea are eighth in the Premier League and have seen their squad decimated by injury.
      So a mid-season overhaul could be on the cards.
      The Blues are reportedly closing in on a £35million deal for Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile, who could slot in alongside Thiago Silva in the heart of defence.
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      RB Leipzig ace Josko Gvardiol is also a long-term target.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has enjoyed a resurgence in goal, while Reece James and Ben Chilwell are first choice full-backs when fit.
      But it could be all change in midfield with N’Golo Kante out injured and Jorginho linked with a switch to Newcastle.
      Portuguese outlet CM claim the Blues have met Enzo Fernandez’s mammoth £105m Benfica release clause after he helped Argentina to World Cup glory earlier this month.
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      And Fernandez could be joined at Stamford Bridge by national team colleague Alexis Mac Allister.
      Argentinian outlet TyC Sports report Chelsea are leading the race for Mac Allister, who worked with Potter at Brighton.
      The World Cup winning pair could transform the midfield alongside Mason Mount, who was superb in the 2-0 win over Bournemouth.
      Scoring goals remains a problem for Chelsea – but that is something that could be fixed by Joao Felix.
      The Blues are plotting a January loan swoop for the striker, according to the Telegraph.
      Felix has slipped down the pecking order at Atletico Madrid but could lead the line at Stamford Bridge with Kai Havertz and Raheem Sterling either side of him.
      Further attacking reinforcements could also come through Borussia Dortmund teenager Youssoufa Moukoko.
      The 18-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and is said to be a target for Potter. More

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      Chelsea ‘meet Enzo Fernandez’s Benfica release clause’ as Blues staff ‘arrive in Lisbon to thrash out £105m transfer’

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      CHELSEA have tabled a bid worth in excess of Enzo Fernandez’s £105million release clause, according to reports.The Benfica starlet impressed at the World Cup in Qatar, helping Argentina win the competition for a third time.
      Benfica ace Enzo Fernandez is in high-demandCredit: Getty
      Fernandez’s performances earned him the tournament’s Best Young Player award – as well as a string of potential new suitors.
      Chelsea are reportedly attempting to jostle their way to the front of the queue, and are claimed to have made a huge offer.
      According to Portuguese outlet CM, Blues representatives have travelled to the Iberian country to try and thrash out a £105m deal.
      They add that, while Chelsea are willing to stump up the cash, they will face plenty of competition to secure Fernandez’s signature.
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      Newcastle, Manchester United and Liverpool have all been linked with the midfielder.
      Fernandez’s chief representative is renowned super-agent Jorge Mendes.
      The 56-year-old is claimed to have shopped his client’s availability around Europe’s top clubs.
      But Fernandez himself may opt to STAY at Benfica until the end of the season.
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      He is contracted to the Lisbon club until 2027.
      Portuguese paper Record sensationally claim that Fernandez feels that he can win the Champions League with Benfica this season.
      They have been drawn to play Belgian side Club Brugge in the round of 16.
      Fernandez has made 24 club appearances in all competitions this term, scoring three goals and laying on five assists.
      Fernandez, 21, won the Best Young Player award at the World CupCredit: Getty More

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      ‘Devastated’ Chelsea ace Reece James goes off with knee injury vs Bournemouth in first game back since missing World Cup

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      REECE JAMES was left ‘devastated’ after hobbling out of Chelsea’s victory over Bournemouth with a knee injury on his return to action.The Chelsea right-back was forced to miss the World Cup with a knee problem.
      Reece James was forced off early in the second half with a knee problemCredit: Getty
      James was consoled by Graham Potter as he left the pitchCredit: Getty
      But James has been hard at work recovering and joined the rest of his Blues team-mates in Abu Dhabi for their mid-season training camp.
      And James featured in their friendly against Brentford last week after making a successful return to training.
      He was put straight back into the side by Graham Potter for the first time since injuring his knee against AC Milan.
      James showed few signs of rustiness during the opening period, but disaster struck in the 53rd minute when he was forced off.

      He had signalled to the bench about his knee on a couple of occasions.
      And was then eventually replaced by Cesar Azpilicueta.
      Team-mate Havertz, who scored the Blues’ opener in a 2-0 win, told talkSPORT after the game that James was “devastated in the dressing room” after the game.
      He already missed NINE games in all comps after suffering the injury in the Champions League.
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      And Potter will be hoping it’s nothing serious this time with some key games coming up.
      Speaking after the game, when asked if he knew too much about the injury the Blues boss said: “Not too much, no.
      “We’re going to have to see in the next 24-48 hours, but disappointing to lose him as quick as we did.”
      Chelsea face Manchester City twice in the space of four days next month and also travel to Liverpool before the end of January.
      Another lengthy layoff could also put James in danger of missing the last-16 Champions League first leg tie with Borussia Dortmund in 15 February. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Spurs in Pickford transfer battle with Everton goalkeeper yet to be given agreed five-year deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Tottenham are all considering a move for Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, according to reports.The England stopper agreed a new five-year deal at Goodison Park before the World Cup.
      Jordan Pickford is wanted by Man Utd, Chelsea and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      But the 28-year-old hasn’t yet put pen to paper, which has caught the attention of the Prem trio.
      Pickford has been in impressive form for club and country this season and has just 18 months left on his current terms.
      As a result, the Daily Mail claim Champions League chasing United, Chelsea and Spurs, who are all in the market for a keeper, are hopeful of a deal.
      United have doubts over David de Gea’s future with his contract expiring at the end of the season.
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      Meanwhile, Edouard Mendy is yet to sign fresh terms and has dropped behind Kepa Arrizabalaga in the pecking order, meaning the Blues are still searching for a reliable man between the sticks.
      And Tottenham are eyeing up a long-term replacement for Hugo Lloris.
      That’s because the Frenchman has 18 months to run on his contract.
      Regardless, Frank Lampard is calm about the situation and is confident Pickford will commit his future to the club.
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      Speaking earlier this month, he said: “Jordan feels very happy being at this club.
      “I don’t want to speak for him but that’s the impression I get from him.
      ‘I feel we can match his ambitions. We’re a huge club with a huge history and big ambition and he’s a big part of that.
      “If Jordan feels like that, we can match each other’s ambitions and in terms of getting him to stay longer, I don’t see that as a problem.” More

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      Newcastle make Chelsea star Jorginho ‘prime transfer target’ with Italian set to quit on a free in 2023

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      NEWCASTLE have made Chelsea midfielder Jorginho their “prime transfer target”, according to reports.The Italian is about to enter the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Jorginho’s Chelsea contract is about to enter its final six monthsCredit: Reuters
      Jorginho, 31, will be free to talk to clubs overseas in January about a potential move.
      While he can join another English side for nothing come next summer.
      Toon boss Eddie Howe wants the experienced ace as he continues his St James’ Park revolution.
      According to the Mail, the Magpies will make a big effort to convince Jorginho to quit West London for a move to the North East.
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      The Euro 2020 winner’s Chelsea future is uncertain, having reportedly turned down a new deal back in October.
      Although he recently admitted that he’d be happy to stay.
      Jorginho told talkSPORT: “Of course I do, I love Chelsea. But this is a thing I’m not going to think about now.
      “I need to think about winning games. Otherwise it’s a problem.
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      “I’ll focus game by game and then we’ll see what’s going to happen.
      “But my mind is on Chelsea now and trying to win as many games as possible.”
      Jorginho has made 207 appearances for the Blues under four different managers since joining from Napoli under Maurizio Sarri in 2018. More

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      Youssoufa Moukoko ‘ready to join cash-strapped Barcelona on free transfer but Chelsea could nab Dortmund ace in January’

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND youngster Youssoufa Moukoko reportedly wants to join Barcelona.But the cash-strapped Spaniards can only afford to sign him on a free in the summer.
      Barcelona want to sign Borussia Dortmund and Germany ace Youssoufa MoukokoCredit: Getty
      That raises the possibility of Dortmund selling elsewhere in January to avoid losing him for free.
      There is reported to be interest from both Chelsea and Liverpool.
      The Blues are even claimed to have submitted a contract proposal to Moukoko.
      However, the 18-year-old is ready to join Barcelona, according to Sport.
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      Moukoko is out of contract at the end of the season and free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club in January.
      He is alleged to have rejected Dortmund’s offer of a new deal and is prioritising a switch to the Nou Camp.
      But Barca have made it clear to him that they will only sign him for free in the summer.
      They are unable to bid for him in January, and also won’t be able to match the personal terms offered by Premier League clubs in the summer.
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      If Dortmund are resigned to losing Moukoko, they would rather part ways with him in January in order to receive a transfer fee.
      Although signing a new deal at Dortmund has also not yet been ruled out after Moukoko hit out at claims that he turned down an offer.
      Barcelona are claimed to be in advanced negotiations with the teenager, but reportedly need the teenager to compromise on wage demands.
      Moukoko’s representatives are allegedly demanding £6.1million-a-year for the striker, which works out at £117,000-a-week.
      Barca are not willing to match that figure, which could see another team swoop in January. More