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      Jordan Henderson transfer odds: Chelsea lead way for January signing ahead of Bayern, Liverpool and Newcastle

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      CHELSEA are the frontrunners to sign Jordan Henderson in the January window.The former Liverpool captain is eyeing a move away from Saudi Arabia and bookmakers Betfair have installed the Blues as the chief contenders to wrap up his signature before February 3rd.
      Chelsea lead Bayern and Liverpool for January deal
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      Henderson left Anfield to join Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq in the summer.
      But it’s not worked out as planned, with his side on a dire run of form and Gerrard on the brink of losing his job.
      Leaving before honouring at least two years will trigger a staggering £3.5million tax bill, though Henderson is understood to have told pals he’s made a huge mistake.
      With a place at Euro 2024 under threat with England, Hendo is seemingly keen for a swift exit from the Saudi league.
      And Chelsea are the leaders in the betting to sign the 32-year-old.
      They’ve spent a fortune on Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu to play in the midfield but injuries and poor form could see a reinforcement brought in.
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      Chelsea 11/4
      Bayern Munich 17/2
      Man United 9/1
      Tottenham 9/1
      West Ham 10/1
      Liverpool 12/1
      Newcastle 12/1
      Aston Villa 12/1
      Sunderland 16/1
      Brighton 16/1
      Everton 22/1
      Bayer Leverkusen 22/1
      Crystal Palace 25/1
      Brentford 25/1

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      Bayern Munich are next in the betting at 17/2, just ahead of Manchester United and Tottenham at 9/1.
      High-flying West Ham are 10/1, with a stunning return to Liverpool or move to boyhood rivals – and Saudi-owned – Newcastle at 12/1.
      That’s the same price as Aston Villa, with a return to the Stadium of Light and move to Brighton both at 16s.
      Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “Following reports that Jordan Henderson wants to end his six-month spell in Saudi Arabia, Chelsea are the 11/4 favourites to sign for the former Liverpool captain in January. Bayern Munich are next in line at 17/2, with Man United and Tottenham both 9/1 to secure the midfielder’s signature.
      “A sensational reunion with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool is 12/1, while Henderson is 16/1 to return to his boyhood club Sunderland. Everton are also surprise 22/1 outsiders to tempt the 33-year-old to play for the blue side of Merseyside.”

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘ready to consider Premier League free transfer’ with PSG ace ‘unimpressed’ by Real Madrid pursuit

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is reportedly ready to consider a free transfer to the Premier Leauge – as frustrations grow with Real Madrid’s pursuit.The French sensation, 25, has entered the final six months of his Paris Saint-Germain contract.
      Kylian Mbappe could be set for a sensational free transfer in the summerCredit: Getty
      And he is expected to leave the Ligue 1 giants at the end of the season.
      Real Madrid remain desperate to land the World Cup winner – after failed attempts in 2017 and again in 2022.
      However, The Times state Real have placed a January deadline on Mbappe signing a pre-contract agreement for the 2024-25 season to secure his services.
      But the report adds the forward is unimpressed by Los Blancos’ approach to the latest negotiations – and he has told friends he will not be forced into making a premature decision.
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      The Times adds that Mbappe wants to explore his other options first.
      And that includes moving to England, with Liverpool a genuine possible destination.
      The Qatar 2022 Golden Boot winner has openly admitted his admiration for Jurgen Klopp’s style of play and held talks with Liverpool in 2022.
      Mbappe could be a suitable superstar replacement for Mo Salah if the Egyptian hero does go to Saudi Arabia this summer.
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      The Saudi Pro League, meanwhile, are expected to make another approach for the Frenchman.
      Mbappe was the subject of a world-record £259million transfer bid from Al-Hilal last year but opted against the move which would have seen him become the highest-paid footballer on the planet.
      Following the saga in the summer, Mbappe informed PSG he would not sign the 12-month extension option on his current contract.
      That saw him exiled from the first-team squad and he was only able to return after agreeing to forego a series of bonuses worth £68m.
      Mbappe – who has 22 goals in 23 games since his reintroduction – discussed his future with PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi ahead of Wednesday’s Trophee des Champions victory over Toulouse.
      However, he left the door open to where he will be playing his football next term.
      Mbappe told reporters: “No. I’m very, very motivated for this year. It is very important.
      “As I said, we have got titles to go after and we have already taken one.
      “After that, I haven’t made up my mind yet. I have not made a choice.”
      Mbappe previously held talks with Liverpool and admires Jurgen Klopp’s playCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Five clubs Jordan Henderson could transfer to in January as England star tells team-mates Saudi move was huge mistake

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      JORDAN HENDERSON wants to seal a January transfer after telling former team-mates his move to Saudi Arabia has been a mistake.The former Liverpool captain, 33, left Anfield to join Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq in the summer.
      Jordan Henderson could leave Al-Ettifaq after admitting the move was a mistakeCredit: Alamy
      He was all smiles when he signed for Steven Gerrard’s side in July 2023Credit: Reuters
      But it has not worked out as planned with Henderson yet to score and his side on a nightmare run of poor form.
      Now SunSport understands he has had enough and is ready to head back to Europe.
      Leaving before honouring two years of his £700,000-a-week contract would trigger a major tax bill worth around £3.5million.
      However, it could see the midfielder bolster his chances of featuring at Euro 2024.
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      But where could Henderson go if he did make the shock early exit?
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      Henderson spent 12 years at Anfield, racking up 492 appearances for the Reds.
      He inherited the captain’s armband from Gerrard and lifted the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield, Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
      Jurgen Klopp brought in Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch in a midfield overhaul – but some extra trophy-winning experience could be vital as Liverpool chase another league title this term.
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      The England international is the only Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League trophyCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
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      Newcastle have the local bragging rights after winning the Tyne-Wear FA Cup clash – and they could have even more if ex-Sunderland boy Henderson joins them.
      Newcastle are owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund and the connections to the Saudi Pro League would ease negotiations – especially after Premier League clubs voted to allow transfers between clubs with the same owners.
      Eddie Howe’s squad has been decimated by injuries and a holding midfielder is high on the wish list anyway, with Kalvin Phillips also a target.
      Henderson started out at boyhood club Sunderland, joining aged eightCredit: AP:Associated Press
      CHELSEA
      Chelsea have splashed the cash – more than £1billion to be precise – since Todd Boehly took over at Stamford Bridge in 2022.
      And yet despite the big-money arrivals of Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu, an experienced head in the middle of the park could be a sensible addition.
      Henderson would certainly provide that and linking up with a host of Three Lions stars could help catch Gareth Southgate’s eye.
      He could line up in midfield with Enzo Fernandez at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      CELTIC
      Henderson was at Liverpool throughout Brendan Rodgers’ tenure as Kop boss from 2012 to 2015.
      And the Northern Irishman may well be keen for a reunion to add a top-quality midfielder into his Celtic team.
      The lower overall quality of the league compared to the Premier League would also work in Henderson’s favour because he turns 34 at the end of the season.
      Brendan Rodgers managed the midfielder at AnfieldCredit: Action Images – Reuters
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      SunSport understands an unnamed German club are also monitoring Henderson’s situation with particular interest.
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      With Bayer Leverkusen the surprise leaders and Bayern Munich, Stuttgart and RB Leipzig all chasing, the Bundesliga is wide open going into the second half of the season.
      Henderson proved he is willing to move abroad when he went to Saudi and the chance to test himself in another of Europe’s top five leagues could be appealing.
      Could Henderson line up with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich?Credit: Alamy More

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      Liverpool ace banned from FA Cup clash after picking up two yellow cards last JULY with Reds facing selection crisis

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      OWEN BECK will miss out on the chance to play for Liverpool in tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie at Arsenal because the left-back is suspended.Reds boss Jurgen Klopp recalled the 21-year-old Welshman from a season-long loan at Dundee because of an injury crisis to first-choice left-backs Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.
      Owen Beck might miss his best opportunity to stake a claim in the Liverpool sideCredit: AFP
      But Beck is unavailable for the Emirates clash as he is serving a one-match ban which relates to his time in Scotland.
      Beck picked up yellow cards in the Scottish League Cup matches against Bonnyrigg Rose and Inverness Caledonian Thistle last July. 
      Dundee finished second in Group E and failed to qualify for the knockout phase of the competition.
      The Football Association have confirmed that the full-back has an unserved one-match ban from Scotland which applies to his next first-team competitive game.
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      That means Beck will have to wait for his chance to feature for Klopp’s Liverpool this month. 
      Beck impressed at Dundee, playing 20 times and scoring twice while he also received a Wales senior call-up from Robert Page for the friendly against Gibraltar in October.
      Klopp was asked about Beck’s recall on Friday and he said: “He made big steps. Now the situation here is clear – we lost two of our left-backs so it makes a sense to bring back a boy we like who is available to us.”
      Versatile defender Joe Gomez has stepped into the left-back position for Liverpool in the meantime and is expected to start there against Arsenal tomorrow.
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      Meanwhile, Tsimikas has hinted at returning to the field earlier than expected.
      The full-back is recovering from a broken collarbone after colliding with Jurgen Klopp during Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Arsenal.
      Despite an initial time frame of two to three months being put on his injury, he posted an Instagram of him in training with the caption “Not long now!”.
      Robertson meanwhile is likely to miss the rest of the month, with Klopp saying on the injury: “For sure, I think the full January he will be [out]. He has to get closer and closer.” More

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      Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino ‘lined up for stunning Premier League transfer’ after disastrous Saudi move

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      LIVERPOOL icon Roberto Firmino is being linked with a shock return to the Premier League, according to reports.The Brazilian, 32, left Anfield in the summer after eight years with Jurgen Klopp’s side.
      Robert Firmino has not scored in 18 games for Al-AhliCredit: Getty
      When his Reds contract expired, he joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
      And he made the perfect start to life in the Middle East by scoring a hat-trick on his debut.
      But he has not bagged a single goal in his following 18 appearances as his switch to the Saudi side has turned into a nightmare.
      Now talkSPORT understand Fulham have been “offered the chance” to sign the attacker.
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      Marco Silva’s men are keen to seek a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic following his summer departure.
      Raul Jimenez has bagged four goals in his last four Premier League games, but it remains unclear whether he is a long-term solution to their problem up front.
      Sheffield United were also interested in Firmino before they sacked Paul Heckingbottom and brought back Chris Wilder.
      But now the Cottagers are in the perfect position to sign the South American.
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      Firmino scored 111 goals and provided 79 assists in 392 games for Liverpool.
      Under Klopp, he helped the English giants win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and Club World Cup.
      He also earned 55 caps for Brazil, scoring 17 goals and helping them to Copa America glory in 2019. More

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      Liverpool are ‘serious candidates’ to land Mbappe as Real Madrid may have shot themselves in foot with transfer approach

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      LIVERPOOL have emerged as “serious candidates” to sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.The 25-year-old has entered the final six months of his contract in the French capital.
      Kylian Mbappe has entered the final year of his contractCredit: Rex
      Mbappe possesses a player option to extend his deal by a further 12 months, although last summer he wrote to club chiefs informing them that he had “no intention” of doing so.
      The forward was subsequently exiled from PSG’s pre-season tour, with the Ligue 1 champions even accepting a world-record £259million bid from Al-Hilal for their star man.
      After snubbing a move to Saudi Arabia, Mbappe later returned to PSG’s first team and has been in electric form ever since.
      His future remains in the balance, with Liverpool and Real Madrid both showing “credible” interest in signing him.
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      According to Le Parisien, the Reds pose the biggest threat to PSG’s hopes of convincing Mbappe to stay.
      Jurgen Klopp has long been a huge fan of the French superstar, with Liverpool having reportedly dreamed of signing him for nine years.
      The Reds’ long-term admiration hasn’t gone unnoticed by Mbappe, who could be intrigued by a move to Anfield.
      Kop chiefs would love to sign him in a bid to consistently compete with Manchester City.
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      And with Mohamed Salah attracting strong interest from Saudi Arabia, Mbappe could even be a long-term replacement for the Egyptian.
      Real Madrid were long thought to be in the driving seat to sign Mbappe.
      But latest reports suggest that he has been unimpressed by the Spanish side’s “hardball tactics” in negotiations.
      Mbappe could yet still perform a U-turn from his stance last summer and decide to extend at PSG again.
      It’s claimed that he would struggle to find conditions as “tailor-made” for him at other potential suitors as they are at Parc des Princes.
      Mbappe has scored 18 goals in 16 Ligue 1 appearances so far this season.
      He has also added a further three in the Champions League. More

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      Liverpool CANCEL forgotten wonderkid’s loan deal in Bundesliga and could ship him out to Premier League rivals

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      LIVERPOOL have CANCELLED Fabio Carvalho’s loan at RB Leipzig. The Portuguese ace left for Germany in the summer but he only managed 15 appearances with no goals and only THREE starts.
      Liverpool have cancelled Fabio Carvalho’s loan at RB LeipzigCredit: Getty
      But Carvalho’s lack of game time has seen Liverpool cut short his initial one-year loan.
      Now according to The Mirror, the winger is open to a return back to Fulham for the rest of the season.
      It was in May 2022 that he left the West Londoners to sign for Liverpool, where he has three goals in his 21 games.
      Anfield bosses want Carvalho to finish the rest of the season on loan to continue his development.
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      And it is claimed the player is open to a Fulham return himself.
      But Craven Cottage boss Marco Silva was quick to distance himself from a move when recently asked.
      Silva said: “It’s not for me to talk about it. Liverpool bought him, that’s for Jurgen and Liverpool to talk about.”
      Elsewhere, former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino has also linked with a return to the Premier League.
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      The Brazilian is believed to have grown frustrated in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli.
      And according to talkSPORT, Sheffield United are keen to snap him up.
      The report adds Paul Heckingbottom was monitoring Firmino’s situation but with the manager replaced by Chris Wilder, it is unclear if a formal approach will be made.
      Roberto Firmino is linked with a return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      Raging Jurgen Klopp slams ‘insane’ refereeing after Liverpool denied TWO goals by VAR in Boxing Day win over Burnley

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      JURGEN KLOPP saw Liverpool go top of the Prem but raged at “insane” refereeing.Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota struck to down lowly Burnley at Turf Moor.
      Klopp was puzzled by how one Liverpool goal was ruled outCredit: Rex
      But the Anfield chief was furious after Harvey Elliott’s second-half goal was overturned by VAR Simon Hooper with offside Mo Salah deemed to have been in goalkeeper James Trafford’s eyeline.
      Klopp, who claimed Salah was pushed into the offending position, fumed: “They will tell us again it’s an offside situation or whatever.
      “It’s insane honestly. This man, if he never played football then it can happen.
      “You think ‘offside rule, let me see, page seven, there’s somebody between him and the goalie’ — that’s ridiculous.
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      “We all need referees but we need them with the right interpretation of the rules. How can you make this situation not a goal? That’s a clear goal.”
      Klopp added: “It’s just not OK. Trafford has no chance to get to the ball.
      “It was the perfect goal and Salah gets pushed into an offside position.”
      Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo also had a goal scrubbed out by VAR for a tug by Nunez on Charlie Taylor.
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      And Klopp’s comments will make uncomfortable reading for Hooper who was at the centre of more controversy at Manchester City’s 3-3 draw at Tottenham this month.
      He blew for a foul on Erling Haaland rather than playing advantage after the Norwegian had sent Jack Grealish clear through on goal.
      Even so Burnley could not take advantage of their reprieve and Klopp was delighted as the Kop’s title push continued.
      He said: “Forty-two points. That is really pleasing, really cool. The first part of the season is done. It was absolutely all right what we did. Not perfect, but all right.
      “It keeps us so we cannot be more than a point away from the top of the table if Arsenal win, that’s within punching distance.”
      ‘ALIVE AND ENTERTAINING’
      With Salah heading to the Africa Cup of Nations early next month, the Reds will need Nunez and Jota — who is just back from injury — to weigh in with goals.
      Klopp added: “Diogo is an incredibly important player for us, having him changes the whole dynamic. The goal he scored was a goal of a boy full of conviction.
      “The goal for Darwin was as important.”
      Burnley lost a ninth home match out of ten in the Prem this season but boss Vincent Kompany still believes his team can come good.
      He said: “We had our moments — the team fought and was alive and entertaining. It just lacks a final touch.
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      “I’ve no doubt they’ll make the step.
      “In my day Liverpool had one of the best sides and they are getting back to the intensity they had when I was a player.” More