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      SIX Premier League clubs to fight for free transfer of Barcelona’s Dani Olmo including Man Utd with star available NOW

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      SIX Premier League clubs are ready to battle to sign Dani Olmo on a stunning free transfer.Barcelona forked out £50million to sign the midfielder from RB Leipzig only last summer.Dani Olmo could soon leave Barcelona after the club failed in their bid to register him wth LaLigaCredit: REXSix Premier League sides are reportedly interested in acquiring Olmo’s servicesCredit: RexBut the Catalans’ crippling financial situation meant they could only register him for the first half of the season.Barca are working under strict financial constraints imposed by La Liga after falling a reported £1BILLION in debt.League chiefs gave them special dispensation to add Olmo, 26, to their squad until December 31.But they have so far REJECTED Barcelona’s attempts to register the Euro 2024 winner for the rest of the campaign.READ MORE ON OLMOAnd a legal challenge by the Nou Camp giants has also failed.Olmo is understood to have a clause in his contract which allows him to leave for FREE should he be left unable to play.And, according to reports in Spain, every one of the Premier League’s Big Six are ready to swoop.Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are said to be set to pursue the Spain international’s signature along with rivals Manchester United, Man City and Arsenal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDani Olmo’s immediate future is unclearCredit: RexThe Prem clubs, however, will reportedly face competition for Olmo from Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain.Olmo has remained professional throughout the uncertainty over his future, which he received a bit of clarity on New Year’s Eve.Ian Wright convinced Spain star Dani Olmo is ‘taking the micky out of us’ with pre-Euro 2024 final gestureAn excerpt of a La Liga statement read: “Barcelona has not presented any alternative that would allow the registration, in accordance with La Liga’s economic control regulations, to register any player from next January 2.”Barca, however, are holding out hope they can retain Olmo after applying for a new license from the Royal Spanish Football Federation to register Olmo and team-mate Pau Victor.A club statement read: “FC Barcelona informs that it has requested a new licence from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for the players Daniel Olmo and Pau Víctor.”‘Likewise, the Club wishes to deny that it has requested or received any moratorium from any other body for the registration requested.”Barcelona will be back in action on January 4, taking on Barbastro in the Copa del Rey.And as it currently stands, Olmo will not be eligible to play. More

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      Liverpool REJECT Real Madrid bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold in January swoop with star set for free transfer in summer

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      LIVERPOOL have rejected an audacious swoop from Real Madrid for Trent Alexander-Arnold.The England full-back is out of contract on Merseyside in the summer. Liverpool have rejected Real Madrid’s January approach for Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: GettyAlexander-Arnold came through the youth setup at Liverpool and has been with the club since 2006. He could leave on a free transfer in the summer unless he pens a new contract and can start talks with European clubs from January 1.The 26-year-old has yet to indicate if he wishes to leave his boyhood clue for a fresh challenge.But that hasn’t stopped Madrid from targeting the Three Lions star for a shock move in January. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe offer for Alexander-Arnold from Real was a “club-to-club approach rather than a formal offer,” according to the Daily Mail.It was “rejected” out of hand by Liverpool, who hold a “desire” to keep Trent on the books. Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is keen to sign a new right-back to bolster his injury-hit squad.Dani Carvajal looks set to miss the remainder of the season for the reigning La Liga champions, who trail rivals Atletico by one point at the summit. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMadrid have aggressively pursued free transfers in recent seasons, offering lucrative contracts to tempt stars to the Bernabeu.David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger and most recently Kylian Mbappe were all signed this way. Fans hail ‘agent Jude Bellingham’ as England star is spotted with Real Madrid transfer target in nightclubEarlier this week, reports in Spain suggested Real were confident Alexander-Arnold will join at the end of the season.They wanted to secure a deal in January given their injuries, but they accept a summer transfer if it is the only option.Alexander-Arnold has played 332 times for Liverpool since making his debut almost a decade ago. He has won the Premier League, Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups and a Club World Cup with the club. Liverpool, who currently lead the Prem title race, could also lose both Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk to free transfers in the summer.Both players are out of contract in May and are yet to sign a fresh deal. More

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      Barcelona LOSE appeal to register Dani Olmo with £50m star set to be free agent in hours triggering huge transfer rush

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      BARCELONA are at risk of losing Dani Olmo after losing an appeal to register their star.Olmo joined from RB Leipzig for £50million in the summer but Barcelona’s financial issues meant he could only be registered on a temporary basis until the end of the calendar year.Barcelona lost their appeal to register Dani OlmoCredit: RexAnd Barca have desperately been trying to extend Olmo’s registration before the December 31 deadline.The club took the case to court in an attempt to register the winger, but lost the case.According to Marca, an appeal has been rejected too.Now Barcelona have to explore other options to secure Olmo’s registration or risk losing him for NOTHING.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOlmo included the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer if the club were unable to register him due to financial restraints.And the Euro 2024 winner could in theory begin discussions with rival clubs THIS WEEK if the situation is not resolved.One solution that has been mooted is to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou for up to 20 years to Middle Eastern investors in a deal worth a reported £82.9million.That would enable Barcelona to meet financial fair play rules which would then allow them to extend the registration of Olmo and his team-mate Pau Victor.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, it would stop Barca from negotiating more lucrative deals with other interested parties in the future.LaLiga approved the registration of Olmo and Victor for the first half of the season only, giving Barca a temporary permit to use the players while they kept looking for fresh revenue streams before January.Ronaldinho scores stunning free-kick aged 44 as Barcelona legend proves he’s still got it in El Clasico Legends game Barcelona responded by taking the league to court, claiming a failure to grant the extension would infringe upon the player’s worker rights.After losing the case and subsequent appeal, club president decided to turn to the VIP boxes deal, which was initially planned to be negotiated in the summer.Barcelona hope the added revenue will allow them to meet financial regulations and achieve the required 1:1 rule compliance, allowing both Olmo and Victor to remain in the squad.Olmo’s situation triggered plenty of interest in the Spain international, including from Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal. More

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      Hugo Sotil dead at 75: Barcelona legend who formed legendary partnership with Johan Cruyff dies after ‘health problem’

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      BARCELONA hero Hugo Sotil has passed away 75. The Peruvian was hospitalised earlier this month after experiencing a “health issue”.Barcelona legend Hugo Sotil has passed away aged 75Credit: Barcelona FCThe Peru international was hospitalised earlier this month but never recovered from his health issueCredit: AFPDoctors placed Sotil in intensive care and did their best to improve his condition.But the former striker was sadly unable to recover and passed away on Monday.Barcelona announced his passing an emotional statement, an excerpt of which read: “On Monday 30 December Hugo Sotil passed away.”Born in Ica in Peru on 18 May 1949, ‘Cholo’ as he was known, was considered one of the best South American players of his generation, and was a from fan favourites at Baraa during his time at the club.READ MORE ON BARCELONA”The striker came to Barça for the 1973/74 season from Peruvian club Municipal de Lima.”Sotil was a vital part of a team that included legends such as Johan Cruyff, [Juan Manuel] Asensi, [Carlos] Rexach and Marcial [Pina].”He became a favourite of the Camp Nou crowd who would chant “Cholooo, Cholooo” in his honour.”A social media post from the club read: “FC Barcelona mourns the passing of Hugo Sotil, who played for Barca from 1973 to 1976, and offers its condolences to his family and friends. Most read in FootballHugo Sotil was part of Barcelona’s successful team of the early 1970sCredit: GETTYHe formed an incredible partnership with the late Johan CruyffCredit: AFP”Rest in peace, Cholo.”Scores of Barca fans responded to the X post to pay tribute to the late Sotil. Ronaldinho scores stunning free-kick aged 44 as Barcelona legend proves he’s still got it in El Clasico Legends game One wrote: “Rest in peace, legend.”Another said: “”He wasn’t just talented on the field with his amazing dribbling and assists, loved by so many. “Rest in peace, Cholo.”Sotil joined Barcelona in 1973 from Peruvian side Deportivo Municipal and won a slew of trophies with the Catalan club. He scored 29 goals in 96 appearances during his four years at the Nou Camp. He formed an incredible partnership with the late Johan Cruyff, which is still talked about to this day.Sotil had incredibly fond memories of his time with the club and the love he received from the Nou Camp faithful. He said: “The love of the people of Barca is unforgettable. READ MORE SUN STORIES”The day I die I hope they bury me in a Barca shirt.”Barcelona will likely pay tribute to the late Sotil when they welcome Valencia to the Nou Camp on January 26. More

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      Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘tells Liverpool he wants Real Madrid transfer’ and can open talks over move in DAYS

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      TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD has told Liverpool that he wants to leave for Real Madrid, according to reports.The full-back, 26, is set to be out of contract at Anfield at the end of the season.Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘wants to leave Liverpool’ for Real MadridCredit: RexMarca claim that Alexander-Arnold has told Liverpool chiefs he wants MadridAlexander-Arnold will be free to talk to other clubs from January 1.And according to Spanish outlet Marca, he has his heart set on Real Madrid.Liverpool have made several attempts to renew Alexander-Arnold’s contract.But the England international has now reportedly made it clear that he would like to leave Anfield.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLReds bosses will now have to decide whether to keep Alexander-Arnold until the end of the season before losing him on a free transfer.Or whether to cash in next month to at least get something for their homegrown star.Real Madrid are said to be relaxed about the situation; willing to wait until the end of the season but also open to a cut-price January swoop.They have done similar free transfer deals in recent years with the likes of David Alaba, Antonio Rudiger and most recently Kylian Mbappe.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAlexander-Arnold, 26, is close friends with England pal Jude BellinghamCredit: GettyAlexander-Arnold is close friends with England team-mate and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.It’s claimed that he has learned all about life at Madrid via the midfielder.‘I’d hate to be Liverpool right now’, say fans after seeing what Bellingham did for Alexander-Arnold on England dutyAlexander-Arnold has played 332 times for Liverpool since debuting in 2016.He has won the Premier League, Champions League, the FA Cup, two League Cups and a Club World Cup with his boyhood club.Liverpool are six points clear at the top of the Premier League, with a game in hand.Should he stay until the end of the season, Alexander-Arnold could sign off with another Prem title.Real Madrid are chasing a long-term replacement for stalwart Dani Caravajal.The 32-year-old suffered a season-ending knee injury back in October.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn addition to Alexander-Arnold, Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk are also set to be out of contract at the end of the season.The duo will both also be free to talk to other clubs from January 1. More

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      Barcelona ‘ready to SUE LaLiga’ as attempt to re-register Dani Olmo blocked and Spain ace can walk out for free

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      BARCELONA are reportedly ready to sue LaLiga after the Spanish league blocked Dani Olmo’s re-registration.Olmo joined from RB Leipzig for £50m in the summer but could only be registered on a temporary basis until the end of the calendar year.Barcelona are reportedly ready to sue LaLiga, who blocked Dani Olmo’s re-registrationA court inBarcelona has announced that it would not be allowing the Blaugrana to register the midfielderLaLiga approved the registration of Olmo and Pau Victor for the first half of the season only, giving Barca a temporary permit to use the players while they kept looking for fresh revenue streams before January. Their four-month allowances will expire on December 31 and major changes are yet to happen.And now the Commercial Court 10 of Barcelona has announced that they would not be allowing the Blaugrana to register the midfielder.The Spanish giants wanted to make the Euro 2024 winner’s registration permanent by the start of the New Year.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLaLiga are pushing for the Catalan giants to make more cuts, find more revenue and comply with their financial guidelines.In response, Barca are expected to present a new lawsuit against LaLiga in a last-ditch attempt to register Olmo, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.They will likely argue that the registration rules are invalid because they are regulated by a body that they consider incompetent.It means Olmo, 26, can leave as a free agent if he cannot be registered for the remainder of the season.Most read in FootballThe Spanish star included the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer if the club were unable to register him due to financial restraints.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn a statement welcoming Friday’s verdict, La Liga said the outcome is based on the league’s “established budgetary balance rules implementing the powers conferred upon it by law”.The league stressed the importance of the rules being “applied in the same way to all clubs and thus avoiding potentially seriously altering the equal conditions of the competition rules”.Barcelona star Alejandro Balde vomits blood and is stretchered offA contract for the sale of VIP seats was put on the table during a meeting on Monday in order to raise funds.Barca hope the package can be sold for about £166m – in a desperate bid to raise funds and register Olmo and defender Victor.Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal are all closely monitoring Olmo’s dilemma.Olmo’s wanted to stay with Barcelona, his boyhood club, but the drawn out process is understood to have forced his agent Andy Bara to begin exploring potential moves.Croatian Bara, 42, is owner of Niagara Sports Company, one of the biggest agencies in the worldBara also played a role in Manchester City’s £77m deal to land Josko Gvardiol from Leipzig in 2023.Bara flew to Manchester by private jet ahead of City’s game with Everton and was due to be attending the game.READ MORE SUN STORIESOlmo missed Barcelona’s first two months of the season after picking up a hamstring injury in preseason.He has since scored five goals in 11 games this term. More

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      Real Madrid cult heroes reunite and spend Christmas together thanks to stunning twin sister Wags

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      REAL MADRID cult heroes Dani Carvajal and Joselu were reunited this Christmas as they spent the big day with their twin sister wives.The duo had a dream season together last year after Joselu rejoined Real Madrid on loan from Espanyol.Dani Carvajal and Joselu posed with wives Daphne and Melanie CanizaresCredit: INSTAGRAM @joselumatoJoselu and Melanie smooched for a separate snapCredit: INSTAGRAM @joselumatoThe striker and his partner returned to Madrid to spend Christmas with familyCredit: INSTAGRAM @joselumatoHe and Carvajal helped Los Blancos to LaLiga and Champions League success.They were then both in the Spain squad as La Roja won Euro 2024.Despite Real Madrid picking up their option to make Joselu’s loan switch permanent last summer, they swiftly sold him on to Qatari side Al-Gharafa.But while they no longer play together at club level, Joselu and Carvajal remain linked through family.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn 2016, the former tied the knot with flight attendant and model Melanie Canizares.Six years later, Carvajal married Melanie’s wedding company entrepreneur twin sister Daphne.On Christmas Day, Joselu and Melanie uploaded a joint-Instagram post for their followers.In one of the pictures, they posed together alongside Daphne and Carvajal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThey also uploaded one of just the two of them, kissing in front of the Christmas tree.Having returned to Madrid for Christmas, Joselu captioned his post: “Best wishes on this special night with Family.”Meet Spain’s stunning WagsCarvajal, 32, has endured a difficult season on a personal level, having suffered a knee injury in October.Subsequent surgery ruled the right-back out for the remainder of the campaign.Joselu, meanwhile, has made 18 appearances for his new club, scoring eight goals.Joselu and Melanie celebrate Euro 2024 successCredit: Instagram / mel.canizaresDaphne and Carvajal tied the knot in 2022Credit: Instagram / @daphnecanizaresThe twin sisters are further united by their football star husbandsCredit: Instagram More

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      Real Madrid star Endrick’s ‘brother-in-law’ is shot dead in Christmas Day bar massacre

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      A MAN shot dead on Christmas Day in Brazil has been identified as the “brother-in-law” of Real Madrid star Endrick.Mauricio Nunes Goncalves was killed in a hail of bullets at a street bar in Samambaia near the capital Brasilia.Mauricio Nunes Goncalves, 38, was shot dead in a bar massacreCredit: Lavinia Sudre/InstagramEndrick plays for Real MadridCredit: GettyHe died after receiving several head shotsCredit: Lavinia Sudre/InstagramThe 38-year-old was the brother of the partner of Endrick’s older sister Lavinia Sudre, but is being referred to in Brazil as the footballer’s brother-in-law.Mauricio received several shots to the head as he tried to escape the “targeted” gun attack.Lavinia changed her Instagram profile picture to one showing a black ribbon after learning about the gruesome murder, which happened early yesterday morning.She also posted a photo of the victim, naming him under the pic before adding: “You left beautiful memories in our hearts that we will never forget.”Read More in FootballThe funeral was due to take place this afternoon at 3pm local time.Witnesses have told the police there was no prior argument between the gunman and his victim and described it as bearing all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded execution.No arrests have been made, according to reports.Endrick, reportedly linked last month to a shock move to Southampton, has yet to make any comment.Most read in FootballThe 18-year-old Brazil international moved to Real Madrid from Palmeiras this summer but has been given little playing time since joining the Spanish LaLiga giants.Recent reports in Spain have also pointed to the possibility of a six-month loan deal with Seville side Real Betis as Endrick seeks more opportunities to demonstrate his quality on the pitch.Endrick blows minds with phenomenal skills at Real Madrid training Police were today continuing to investigate the murder. There have been no reports of any arrests in Brazil.Earlier this year, Endrick married his model and influencer girlfriend Gabriely Miranda.The Brazilian wonderkid shared a series of glamorous pictures from the occasion to his social media accounts back in September.Endrick and Gabriely tied the knot less than a year after first meeting.The happy couple were said to have agreed an unusual relationship contract prior to their wedding day.It is said to include a clause dictating that they must say “I love you” in all situations.READ MORE SUN STORIESBizarrely, it also reportedly contains a rule banning Endrick from having a virtual girlfriend on Grand Theft Auto, a game he is a big fan of.The football superstar is also said to be prohibited from commenting on other girls’ Instagram posts.The Brazil star has yet to comment on the death of MauricioCredit: Rex More