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      Man City ‘are weighing up a transfer for Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy but face competition from PSG’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly weighing up a move for Real Madrid ace Ferland Mendy.According to Sport, City consider Mendy as a transfer priority as they are still looking for a quality left-back.
      Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be targeting Real Madrid ace Ferland MendyCredit: Getty
      But the reigning Premier League champions are facing competition from Paris Saint-Germain, who also need to strengthen their defence.
      The France international is a key starter for Real manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      However, Los Blancos are not prioritising a new contract for the 27-year-old, whose deal runs out in 2025.
      And the Spanish champions are reportedly looking to sign Bayern Munich star left-back Alphonso Davies.
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      Therefore, the Madrid giants are open to listening to offers for Mendy.
      However, Real won’t consider any bid less than £44m, which is the amount they paid to sign him from Lyon in 2019.
      But Ancelotti’s side is not keen on selling to a direct Champions League rival.
      City manager Pep Guardiola has had to resort to playing right-back Joao Cancelo on the left.
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      PSG boss Christophe Galtier, on the other hand, has not been convinced by either Juan Bernat or Nuno Mendes.
      Real, though, are preparing for Mendy’s potential exit as they are also targeting Rayo Vallecano’s Fran Garcia and Girona’s Miguel Gutierrez along with Davies. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘is leaning towards Real Madrid transfer despite knowing he can earn more at Man City or Chelsea’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is leaning towards joining Real Madrid despite attracting better financial offers elsewhere.SunSport exclusively revealed Madrid believe they have won the race for his signature.
      Jude Bellingham reportedly prefers Real Madrid moveCredit: Getty
      The England star is in high demand and is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
      Real are among the clubs interested in the midfielder, who is also wanted by Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
      All three of those clubs could offer Bellingham a better wage than Real Madrid, yet the 19-year-old is still keen on Los Blancos, according to Marca.
      The report adds that Bellingham is aware of what Real can offer him, with the club refusing to pay him more than £200,000 a week.
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      They will not make an exception for the youngster, nor will they enter a bidding war with the likes of Chelsea and City.
      Dortmund are currently in Spain for warm weather training and according to AS representatives of the club will meet with Real Madrid to discuss Bellingham’s potential transfer.
      The Bundesliga giants will reportedly accept no less than £89million.
      But a deal could potentially rise to £125m including add-ons and bonuses.
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      AS support Marca’s claim that Real are leading the race to sign Bellingham, who was said to be eyeing a move to Liverpool.
      Real are prepared to pay £89m for Bellingham but they will refuse to pay “crazy” money, which could come as a boost to other interested parties.
      City are still determined to land the former Birmingham star and hope the chance to work with Pep Guardiola will lure him to the Etihad. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Barcelona president insists Frenkie de Jong is NOT for sale and has no issue with his contract

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      BARCELONA president Joan Laporta has insisted Frenkie de Jong is “not for sale” in a blow to Manchester United.The midfielder was heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford over the summer but stayed put in Spain before a sensational recent report claimed he was open to leaving the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted Frenkie de Jong won’t be soldCredit: EPA
      But Barca chief Laporta has rubbished any rumours of the Dutchman leaving the club this month.
      He revealed “several clubs” are keen on De Jong, 25, who has been a regular for boss Xavi this season.
      But, as well as goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Laporta confirmed the Dutchman is not for sale in January.
      He also appeared to suggest De Jong will remain on his current contract, following claims Barcelona wanted to sell him in the summer to get his wages off the books.
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      De Jong then hit back at critics in October who claimed he was refusing to have his wages cut.
      Laporta told Cadena SER this week, via Sport: “We will not do anything with the inherited contracts. We will respect them.
      “Ter Stegen and De Jong? We are very happy with both. None are for sale.
      “Frenkie has significant value, several clubs are interested in him, but he is not for sale.”
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      Laporta insisted that nobody is for sale this month, including talented young forward Ansu Fati.
      He added: “There is no one from the first team for sale. Not Ansu Fati nor anyone else.”
      Boss Xavi also recently announced that he does not want to lose any of his players in January.
      He said: “I don’t want Memphis (Depay) or any other player to leave in January.
      “I think it’s going be a quiet window for us.” More

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      Eden Hazard offered chance to end Real Madrid nightmare as Fenerbahce want midfielder on loan transfer

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      FENERBAHCE have reportedly offered Eden Hazard an escape route from his nightmare stint at Real Madrid.The Belgian attacker has failed to live up to his Premier League hype since moving to La Liga after suffering multiple injuries which have left him struggling for form.
      Fenerbahce have reportedly offered to take Eden Hazard on loan from Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Hazard moved to Madrid in 2019 after completing a £130million transfer from Chelsea.
      Since his arrival, he has only played 73 times in four years for the Los Blancos, scoring seven goals and assisting 11.
      However, it is believed that he has the chance to link up with other former Premier League stars, such as Joshua King, Enner Valencia and Michy Batshuayi at Fenerbahce.
      The Turkish side are keen to sign the Belgian star on a loan deal, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
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      The report has suggested that Madrid have been contacted by the Super Lig side and that they are willing to pay a large chunk of the 31-year-old’s wages.
      Fenerbahce has offered to pay £4.4m of the £5.3m that he is currently being paid in Madrid.
      However, Hazard is not believed to be keen on the idea of moving to Turkey, and Madrid are happy for him to make the decision on his final.
      The Spanish club do not want to force one of their most expensive players of all time out of the club.
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      He has only played seven times for Madrid this season and was hooked off the pitch during the 1-0 Copa del Rey victory against fourth-tier side Cacereno on Tuesday.
      Should his opportunities not improve at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, then a move to Turkey could be a chance for him to revitalise his career. More

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      Joao Felix mysteriously left out of Atletico Madrid squad against Real Oviedo amid Man Utd and Chelsea transfer links

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      JOAO FELIX was left out of Atletico Madrid’s victory over Real Oviedo fuelling the fire around a potential move away from the Spanish capital.Atletico overcame their opposition 2-0 in the Copa del Rey without the influence of the Portuguese playmaker who wasn’t in the squad at all.
      Joao Felix has made 130 appearances for Atletico Madrid since signing for the side in 2019
      The reason for his absence is a mystery with some reports suggesting he was injured and others saying that Atletico are trying to avoid him getting injured to ensure a move away for the star.
      Felix has been linked to a number of Premier League clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea.
      Despite being Atletico’s record signing the 23-year-old has fallen out of favour with manager Diego Simeone since making the £113million move from Benfica.
      It is reported the club are willing to let him leave on loan, but that they expect an eye-watering £10.5m loan fee to convince them to part with his talents.
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      Atletico CEO, Miguel Angel Gil Marin, conceded that the club are considering letting Felix leave because of his fractured relationship with the manager.
      He said: “For reasons it isn’t worth getting into – the relationship between him and the boss [Simeone], the minutes played, his motivation right now.
      “It makes you think if there’s a reasonable option that’s good for the player, good for the club, we can look at it. I’d love for Joao to continue, but this is the current situation.”
      Man United are said to be in negotiation with the Spanish club, but are way off their valuation for Felix.
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      The Red Devils are now without Cristiano Ronaldo and in need of a replacement after missing out on Cody Gakpo to Liverpool.
      Chelsea are also keen to lure him to Stamford Bridge with the Blues failing to recruit the right forward after multiple failed attempts.
      Arsenal are also reportedly interested in Felix as they search for a replacement for the injured Gabriel Jesus.
      The Portugal star played a big part in his nation’s run during the World Cup and has managed four goals and three assists in 13 league appearances for Atletico this season. More

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      I used to play for Barcelona but now I’m getting rejected by women on First Dates after snogging on TV

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      A FORMER Barcelona player was rejected by a woman after revealing he had three children.Juan Carlos claims he played for the La Liga giants between 1998 and 2002, but is now a marble worker.
      Self-claimed former Barcelona player Juan Carlos went on First Dates in order to find loveCredit: First Dates / Cuatro
      He went on a date with Venezuelan María Gabriela and things were going well as they shared a kissCredit: First Dates / Cuatro
      But she rejected a second date on account of his three childrenCredit: First Dates / Cuatro
      The 39-year-old says that his footballing career was wrecked after injuries forced him into an early retirement from the sport.
      Now his football life is completely behind him, he went into the ‘First Dates’ restaurant in order to find love.

      His entrance was accompanied by the Barcelona anthem as he carried a ball as a nod to his sporting history.
      Carlos was set up on a date with a Venezuelan woman named María Gabriela.
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      She had claimed that she was wanted “a boy like Gerard Pique”, so it seemed that it would have been the perfect match.
      Maria had only been living in Spain for three months before the date and had struggled to meet people in order to date.
      This led her to put her love life into the hands of show host Carlos Sobera and his team.
      And the date appeared to be going well as the pair shared a snog in one of the restaurant’s booths.
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      However, that is a good as it got for Carlos as Maria was about to be put off by the news that he had three children.
      He told her that he was divorced and all about his family, news that Maria was not keen on.
      At the end of their date, Carlos insisted that he would be happy to have a second date, but Maria refused on account of his children.
      She said: “I couldn’t take it that well”, as she outlined that it was the reason behind her rejection. More

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      Man Utd fans ruthlessly troll Barcelona after they scrape past ‘train team’ Intercity ahead of Europa League clash

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      BARCELONA have been ruthlessly trolled by Man United fans after struggling to beat Spanish third-tier side Intercity.The La Liga giants were playing the Primera División RFEF – Group 2 club in the Copa Del Rey last night, in what was expected to be an easy match.
      A strong Barcelona team struggled to beat third-tier side Intercity in the Copa del ReyCredit: Getty
      Former Barcelona academy player Oriol Soldevila netted a hat-trick for IntercityCredit: AFP
      However, despite manager Xavi picking a strong team that contained stars such as Memphis Depay, Ousmane Dembele, Sergio Busquets, Ferran Torres and Jules Kounde, it proved t be a much tougher tie.
      Ronald Araujo had given Barcelona the lead in the fourth minute, but Intercity fought back as former academy prospect Oriol Soldevila Puig equalised in the 59th minute.
      Puig would prove to be a thorn in the side of Barcelona for the rest of the night as he was able to cancel out following goals from Raphinia and Dembele, forcing the game into extra time after netting a hat-trick.
      Substitute Ansu Fati was able to score the winner for Barcelona in the 103rd minute, but there was little celebration in the victory against the club that shares its name with a train operator.
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      Man United fans were keen to fire jokes at the Spanish side for their limp display against such a lowly opponent, as one tweeted: “How can you allow InterCity Bus Service to even score a goal, can we all agree Barcelona is finished.”
      A second wrote: “The name Intercity put fear in them they thought it was Inter Milan.”
      A third added: “This finished club needed extra time to beat a train.”
      A fourth said: “Naa, this Barcelona team is finished. Can’t wait to meet them in the Europa.”
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      Jordi Alba was part of the team that played IntercityCredit: AFP
      A fifth chimed in with: “Wow, scraped past a train service.”
      Barcelona take on the Red Devils in February in the Europa League in a playoff match in order to qualify for the round of 16 in the competition.
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      Robert Lewandowski banned for three games following Barcelona star’s return against Espanyol as court upholds suspension

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      BARCELONA striker Robert Lewandowski has been hit with a three-match ban after the club’s appeal against it was unsuccessful.The Polish striker was sent off in the Catalan giants’ 2-1 win over Osasuna.
      Robert Lewandowski will serve a three-match banCredit: Reuters
      The striker got an extra two-match ban for a gesture madeCredit: Reuters
      Lewandowski received his first yellow just 11 minutes into the match at the El Sadar Stadium.
      Then only 20 minutes later the ex-Bayern Munich forward was booked again, resulting in him getting his marching orders for clattering into defender David Garcia.
      As Lewandowski departed the pitch he touched his chin – the gesture was seen as derogatory towards referee Jesus Gil Manzano and he got an additional two-games added to the ban.
      Barcelona and Lewandowski disagreed saying the signal was aimed at manager Xavi and not the official.
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      Therefore they launched an appeal meaning his suspension was put on hold while it was investigated.
      The No.9 was allowed to play in the draw with Espanyol in the first game back after the World Cup.
      But now, Spain’s sports court in Madrid has decided to uphold the ban.
      This means Lewandowski will be unavailable for Barca’s next three fixtures against Intercity in the Copa del Rey, Atletico Madrid in LaLiga and Real Betis in the Supercopa semi-final.
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      Due to the suspension not being overturned, Espanyol have been left raging that he was given the green light to play against them on New Year’s Eve.
      The blue and white side of the city described the matter in a statement on the club’s website as an “injustice”.
      They confirmed they have submitted a formal complaint to the Spanish football federation. More