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      Man Utd and Arsenal in Luiz Henrique transfer fight as Erik ten Hag targets 22-year-old Real Betis winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are reportedly set to lock horns in a transfer battle for Real Betis star Luiz Henrique.The winger, 22, has caught the eye with his impressive displays in both LaLiga and the Europa League this term.
      Real Betis star Luiz Henrique is on Man Utd and Arsenal’s radarsCredit: Rex
      The Brazilian has scored three goals and produced five assists so far and is now attracting attention from the Premier League.
      His standout moment of the campaign came last Thursday when he shone for Betis against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals.
      Henrique provided both assists in the 2-2 draw before he and his teammates suffered penalty shootout heartache.
      ABC Sevilla are now claiming that both United boss Erik ten Hag and Gunners manager Mikel Arteta have been monitoring his performances.
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      They state the English clubs have sent scouts to watch Henrique in action this season on several occasions.
      However, it also adds that a switch during the January transfer window seems unlikely.
      United have already added Wout Weghorst to their forward line and are not expected to do any further business until the summer.
      But Premier League leaders Arsenal are desperately looking for reinforcements.
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      Chelsea beat them to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk and new reports state that their alternative target Raphinha has snubbed them to stay at Barcelona.
      Henrique came through the ranks at Fluminense in his homeland before going on to play 118 times for them, scoring 14 times and grabbing 13 assists.
      He only moved to Betis last summer and is under contract there until 2028. More

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      Aston Villa ‘hold talks with Arnaut Danjuma’ as Villarreal winger flies to England to seal January transfer

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      ARNAUT DANJUMA has arrived in England in order to seal a transfer to the Premier League, according to reports. The Villarreal star has been granted permission by his club to travel to England for “talks” over a loan transfer.
      Arnaut Danjuma is being linked with a return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Danjuma is wanted by a number of clubs in January
      According to The Athletic, Danjuma is on the radar for a number of clubs.
      While they have reported the interest of Bournemouth in re-signing the Dutchman on loan, a number of other parties are also interested in a transfer.
      Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are one of the main sides who want to bolster their attack by signing Danjuma on loan.
      The 25-year-old shone in a more central role at the Yellow Submarine last season, scoring 16 goals in 34 games with Emery as his manager.
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      And now the former Arsenal coach wants to rekindle their partnership for the rest of the season in the Premier League.
      However, Villa will face pressure from Bournemouth and Frank Lampard’s Everton to seal a deal.
      Both the Cherries and the Toffee’s are embroiled in a relegation scrap.
      And neither side boasts a player with more than four goals, with Kieffer Moore and Phillip Billing on four at the Vitality Stadium and Anthony Gordon and Demarai Gray on three at Goodison Park.
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      Villa have Danny Ings, but he seems to have fallen out of favour at the club since Christmas, despite his equaliser against Wolves earlier this month.
      With both Crystal Palace and Everton interested in signing Ings, a transfer for Danjuma may consequently trigger a move for the Englishman. More

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      Gavi masterclass helps secure Xavi his first trophy as Barcelona boss with victory against Real Madrid in Super Cup

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      GAVI handed Xavi his first trophy as Barcelona boss with a devastating El Clasico performance in the Spanish Super Cup.The 18-year-old midfielder showed shades of his manager with a silky strike and two tasty assists to leave defending champions Real Madrid startled in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
      Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi ArabiaCredit: AFP
      Teenage sensation Gavi was superb for BarcaCredit: AFP
      It’s Xavi’s first trophy as Barcelona managerCredit: Reuters
      It hands Xavi his maiden piece of silverware as manager after lifting 25 trophies during his 17-years as a player at Nou Camp.
      Despite being held in the Middle East the fixture still had the same bite as Barca defender Ronald Araujo clattered into Vinicius Jr early on.
      Xavi’s side wasted no time in taking the game to Madrid as defender Araujo arrived at the back post to test Los Blancos keeper Thibaut Courtois with a header.
      Madrid’s midfield veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric were run ragged by Barca’s young midfield pivot of Gavi and Pedri.
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      The Catalan giants could have been playing in the red and white stripes of Stoke City and you would have known it was them.
      The young midfielders had Xavi’s side dancing in the Saudi desert as Courtois forced a low Robert Lewandowski strike onto the woodwork.
      But the big Belgian had no hope of keeping out Gavi’s opener on 34 minutes.
      The teenage prodigy latched onto the end of a quick counter move and coolly slotted home.
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      And after continuing dominating possession Barca’s sand-storm left Madrid in a whirlwind as the second arrived on the stroke of half-time.
      This time Gavi turned provider after he teed up Lewandowski with a slick cut back to allow the Pole to slot into an empty net.
      Even when Carlo Ancelotti came out after the break the Italian remained cool, calm and collected.
      But his eyebrow must have been raised when Ousmane Dembele raced onto Alejandro Balde’ through-ball to force Courtois into a snap save with his feet.
      Gavi showed no signs of slowing down as he continued to glide around the field with the ball super glued to his boots.
      The small Spaniard then got his midfield partner involved with the goals after a through ball set Pedri on his way to add a third.
      The Saudi crowd began dishing out ‘Oles!’ before Karim Benzema silenced them with a late consolation.
      But it was too little too late.
      And with Barca having a three-point lead the the top of La Liga ahead – Xavi may just have the Catalan giants purring again.
      Barcelona celebrate after their Super Cup triumphCredit: Reuters More

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      Barcelona fear transfer for Aubameyang from Chelsea will be blocked due to ‘Dani Ceballos rule’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly looking into the possibility of re-signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea.The 33-year-old has endured a miserable spell at Stamford Bridge since arriving from the Nou Camp in September.
      Barcelona are reportedly keen on bringing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to the clubCredit: Getty
      And Barca are keen on bringing Aubameyang BACK to the club already.
      However, the La Liga side fear they are legally unable to re-sign him, according to the Telegraph.
      They are said to be looking into whether they are legally allowed to pursue a move for the out of favour striker.
      Fifa rules say Aubameyang can only play for Chelsea or Barcelona this season.
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      But four years ago Dani Ceballos tried to move back to Real Betis on loan from Real Madrid in January, having only swapped Betis for the Bernabeu a matter of months previously.
      However, Article 126.5 of the Spanish FA’s rulebook says players who have had their licence cancelled can’t get a new one of the same club in the same season.
      Aubameyang played once for Barca this season before joining Chelsea.
      So the club are fearful he legally won’t be able to play for them again this campaign.
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      Aubameyang has failed to impress since joining Chelsea in £10million deal on a two-year contract.
      He has scored just once goal in 10 Premier League games, and has not started a match since November.
      Spanish outlet AS say Aubameyang is desperate to return to Barcelona no matter the cost. More

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      Argentine wonderkid Gianluca Prestianni at centre of transfer tug-of-war between Real Madrid and Barcelona

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      REAL MADRID and Barcelona are locked in a transfer battle to sign Argentina wonderkid Gianluca Prestianni.The 16-year-old is currently playing in his homeland for Velez Sarsfield.
      Gianluca Prestianni is being chased by both Real Madrid and BarcelonaCredit: Football Manager 2023 / Sega
      Despite his young age, the winger has already made his senior debut for the club.
      That made him the third-youngest player ever to appear in Argentina’s top-flight after legends Diego Maradona and Sergio Aguero.
      Prestianni’s leadership qualities and raw pace have made him a standout to watching scouts.
      Now Marca are claiming that both Real Madrid and Barcelona, who meet tonight in the Spanish Super Cup, are readying moves.
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      And the two LaLiga giants are continuing to monitor his progress before opting to launch a bid.
      Madrid have looked towards the Brazilian market over recent years for young talents.
      However, Pestrianni is due to get an Italian passport this summer.
      And that means that the teenager would not occupy a non-EU spot in their squad.
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      But they could face serious competition from their arch-rivals.
      Barcelona are currently embarking on a rebuild of their squad under Xavi.
      And they too seem ready to battle the Bernabeu side for the youngster’s signature over the coming months. More

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      Karim Benzema forced to deny Cristiano Ronaldo rift after missing out on reunion with Real Madrid legend in Saudi Arabia

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      KARIM BENZEMA has insisted there is no rift between him and Cristiano Ronaldo.The Real Madrid striker and the rest of the squad are in Saudi Arabia this week for a warm-weather training camp ahead of tonight’s Spanish Super Cup clash with Barcelona.
      Karim Benzema has denied any rift with Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Reuters
      Cristiano Ronaldo reunited with his old club in Saudi Arabia this weekCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
      The club’s all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo, who this month sealed a move to the Middle East country after joining Al-Nassr, took the opportunity to visit his old team-mates while they were in town.
      The 37-year-old Portuguese forward was spotted on camera speaking and reminiscing with a number of Madrid men.
      However, Benzema was not among them, which led to speculation that the two former strike partners did not see eye-to-eye.
      But speaking to Marca, the French star was adamant that the pair are friends and insisted he did not need any photos with him to prove it.
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      Benzema said: “We don’t need to take photos to say we’re friends, the photos are for Instagram or Twitter, that’s another world.
      “We didn’t have time to greet each other because I was training and immediately he also went to train.
      “I hope to see him tomorrow at the stadium and be able to talk to him for a while.”
      Ronaldo and Benzema both arrived at Real Madrid in the summer of 2009.
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      They won the Champions League four times as colleagues, with the 35-year-old Benzema adding a fifth to his collection last season.
      Ronaldo also lifted the Ballon d’Or on four occasions during that period.
      Now Benzema has been able to pick up the accolade after his explosive 2022. More

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      Eden Hazard spotted ‘visiting Al-Nassr offices’ as he holds shock transfer talks about linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo

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      EDEN HAZARD has allegedly “held talks with Al-Nassr boss Rudi Garcia” regarding a transfer that would see him link-up with Cristiano Ronaldo.The Belgian forward, 32, has endured a torrid three-and-a-half years at Real Madrid since his arrival from Chelsea.
      Eden Hazard has allegedly been spotted visiting the offices of Al-NassrCredit: Twitter @elchiringuitotv
      He is believed to have held talks with boss Rudi Garcia over a transfer moveCredit: Twitter @elchiringuitotv
      The star has been plagued by injury at the Bernabeu which has restricted him to 73 appearances and seven goals.
      Last month he retired from international football following Belgium’s shock group-stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Then a fresh report emerged that his club career in Europe could be set to come to an end.
      It stated that Ronaldo’s new side, Al-Nassr, are interested in bringing him to Saudi Arabia.
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      Manager Rudi Garcia previously worked with Hazard for four years at Lille.
      And now those rumours are intensifying, according to El Chiringuito, as they claim that he met up with Garcia to discuss a possible move.
      They shared a clip of Hazard arriving and then being accompanied into a building which they claimed was “the office of Garcia” where they were believed to have discussed his future.
      They certainly have the funds to bring the Los Blancos man to the Middle East after showing their lucrative wealth by handing Ronaldo, 37, a £173million-a-year deal.
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      The move may also be of interest to Real Madrid.
      Hazard will enter the final year of his contract this summer.
      And the Spanish champions will be keen to scrape back some of the £130m they paid for him before his deal runs out.
      Eden Hazard has endured a miserable time at the Bernabeu with injuriesCredit: Getty More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo meets up with his old Real Madrid pals and poses for photos as Los Blancos face Barcelona in Saudi

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO revisited his golden years as he prepares for his sunset days – by dropping in on Real Madrid training.Ron’s old club are in Saudi Arabia for Sunday’s Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona – as he gears up for his Al-Nassr debut four days later.

      Rodrygo met his hero Ronaldo, who departed the Bernabeu a year before the Brazilian wing wizard arrivedCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
      Cristiano Ronaldo greeted Real’s Brazilian attacker Vinicius JuniorCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
      Al-Nassr new boy Ronaldo hugged Brazilian legend Roberto CarlosCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
      And there was one Bernabeu baller whose smile beamed even brighter than that of the Portugal legend as he posed for a host of pictures.
      Rodrygo posted  he was “meeting my biggest idol” as he shared a snap of the pair on Instagram.
      The Brazil winger, 22, joined Real a year after Ronaldo, now 37, left for Juventus. 
      And Ron has perhaps never matched his Real days of 2009-2018.
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      And his next task is to persuade the footballing world he’s not moved to Riyadh just for the money.
      Ronaldo’s Manchester United contract was terminated during his poor World Cup, due to a tell-all interview with Piers Morgan on TalkTV.
      And the first test of his current form is likely to come on January 19.
      That’s when a combined Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal XI face PSG in an exhibition match.
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      Ronaldo, however, looked delighted to be distracted by reviving memories of his Bernabeu era.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner chatted to boss Carlo Ancelotti and former team-mates as they took a break from training.
      And an even older old-boy was there – Brazil icon Roberto Carlos.
      The former Real left-back, 49, who is now a football ambassador, warmly embraced Ron.
      Carlos’ fellow countryman Vinicius Junior and Eder Militao each joined Ronaldo for thumbs-up photos.
      And Real too, joined in the spirit of the occasion.
      As Ron seeks to add to his incredible scoring exploits in a new football world, the Spanish giants referenced his famous goal salute with: “Nice to SIIIIIIIIIUUUU you, @Cristiano!”
      Ronaldo was also reunited with Real Madrid boss Carlo AncelottiCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid
      Eder Militao only joined Real in 2019, a year after Ronaldo left for Juventus, but was still delighted to meet the iconCredit: Instagram / @realmadrid

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