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      Meet the Copa Libertadores wonderkid who is most bought star on FM24 and in ‘advanced transfer talks’ with Man City

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      BOCA JUNIORS wonderkid Valentin Barco will have all eyes on him at the Copa Libertadores Final, while Manchester City keep tabs on the rising star.The biggest match of the season in Latin America takes place tonight at the Maracana and Barco is set to compete for Boca against Fluminense.
      All eyes will be on Boca Juniors wonderkid Valentin Barco at the Copa Libertadores finalCredit: Getty
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is keen to sign Barco next yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The promising prospect joined the Argentinian giants in 2014 at the tender age of 10 years old and was called up to the senior squad two years ago.
      The 19-year-old already counts a total of 30 appearances under his belt and also picked up a goal as well as three assists along the way.
      The versatile left-back, who can also play in midfield and attack down that flank, is also the the most purchased player on FM24, which was pre-released last month.
      And video-game art could emulate life soon as the Argentina Under-20 international’s contract with Boca runs out next year in December and reports in Argentina suggest he want to move to Europe.
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      Barco has already attracted interest from the likes of City, Liverpool as well as Chelsea, who will only need to cough up a mere £8.7million for his signature.
      According to Diario Sport, it is the Treble winners who are “very advanced” for the signing of the versatile star.
      In fact, reports suggest City manager Pep Guardiola is “enchanted” with him and wants to sign him next summer.
      And Guardiola looks set to offer him the exact same opportunity he has given to fellow Argentine youngster Julian Alvarez.
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      That means the Spanish tactician would refuse to loan him out and give him plenty of chances to make his starting line-up.
      Liverpool will have eyes on the Copa Libertadores Final as well as they will also be keeping tabs on Fluminense midfielder Andre.
      According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea also see Barco as a top replacement for Marc Cucurella.
      Brighton tried to sign him in the summer as well before he opted to stay in Buenos Aires. More

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      Liverpool ‘believe they CAN complete shock transfer for Mbappe’ and have ‘been in contact with his team for SIX YEARS’

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      LIVERPOOL still believe they can complete a shock move for Kylian Mbappe after SIX YEARS of talks with his camp, French reports say. Mbappe’s PSG future remains in doubt after he refused an extension of the contract this summer, which expires at the end of the season.
      Liverpool still believe they can sign Kylian Mbappe, French reports sayCredit: Alamy
      Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal made a world record bid of £257million for Mbappe but the player had no interest in a move.
      Real Madrid looked the most likely destination for the 2018 World Cup winner, who was banished to play with PSG’s B-team.
      Mbappe has since returned – after summer exits for Neymar and Lionel Messi – and he has since scored 12 goals in as many matches.
      But with the forward still yet to sign a new deal, which is entering its final six months, a transfer away looks increasingly more likely.
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      According to L’Equipe, a contract renewal is not being ruled out but Liverpool are a club named who hope to capitalise on the situation.
      The Reds tried to sign Mbappe in 2017 before he joined PSG from Monaco, with Jurgen Klopp said to have met for talks with the star.
      And it is claimed the club and Mbappe’s reps have remained in contact in the period since.
      But Madrid lead the race to sign the attacker.
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      Mbappe’s future took a further twist following the news he could be forced to axe his own mum as his agent,  according to Marca.
      Under a new Fifa rule, Lamari does not have the required licence to be a registered agent.
      As a result she has not been listed on the Fifa Agent Platform and cannot represent any footballer.
      This applies to negotiating player contracts and collecting payment for her involvement in deals.
      Lamari will not be able to obtain the relevant licence until May 2024 and will have to pass an exam first.
      She also risks being reported to Fifa if she continues to serve as Mbappe’s representative, which could land both of them a hefty fine.
      Kylian Mbappe could be forced to axe his mum Fayza LamariCredit: Getty More

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      Brave ex-Liverpool and Leeds star opens up on having brain tumour while PLAYING and recovery from life-saving operation

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      DOMINIC MATTEO has bravely opened up on the brain tumour which nearly cost him his life.The former Leeds United and Liverpool defender was diagnosed with a rare cancerous tumour in 2019 after suffering from persistent headaches.
      Former Liverpool and Leeds star Dominic Matteo was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019Credit: REUTERS
      Matteo underwent emergency surgery to remove the tumourCredit: BBC
      Matteo has had to relearn how to read and writeCredit: BBC
      Matteo has revealed doctors told him he had the tumour during his playing daysCredit: Reuters
      Matteo was immediately referred to Leeds General Infirmary after the diagnosis, but his condition worsened.
      The former Scotland international suffered a seizure due to the immense pressure being put on his brain.
      And doctors had no choice but to perform emergency surgery to remove the tumour – from which he is still recovering.
      Now, Matteo – who hung up his boots in 2009 – has revealed doctors informed him the tumour had most likely already formed while he was still playing.
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      Recalling the ordeal to the BBC, Matteo, 49, said: “You can’t believe it, can you?
      “Obviously you get told what it is and it’s been a childhood cancer and you’ve probably played your whole career with a brain tumour in your head.”
      Now that he’s out of the woods, Matteo feels comfortable enough to crack some light-hearted jokes about the ordeal.
      He continued: “I might have been a better player mightn’t I?”
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      Dominic Matteo’s head after surgeryCredit: BBC
      Matteo’s family were held together during the difficult time by wife Jessica.
      Recalling her husband’s illness, she said: “It started off with headaches and a little bit of blurred vision.
      “And within 48 hours, Dom was blind. He had a massive seizure, he was in a wheelchair and he had very little speech.”
      She told the Daily Mail last year: “Dom’s surgeon Ryan Mathew took him down to theatre at 5.15pm and told me to go home to try to get some sleep.
      “But I didn’t sleep a wink. I perched on the edge of my bed waiting for the phone call, which finally came at 3am, after Dom had been in theatre for almost 10 hours.
      “It seemed like an eternity, but it was the best phone call of my life.
      “Ryan said he’d removed 90-95 per cent of Dom’s tumour and that he was doing really well.
      “He said he was sorry that he may have lost the sight in Dom’s right eye.
      Dominic Matteo owes much of his recovery to his wife JessicaCredit: BBC
      “But I was overwhelmed with relief and gratitude that he was OK.”
      Matteo’s arduous, and still ongoing recovery, has included having to relearn how to read and write.
      He has come a long way and admits he’s still not fully processed the life-changing ordeal.
      Matteo said: “It was so surreal, really.
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      “Because, like you say, you go from working doing TV or, you know, and the next thing you know you’re fighting for your life.
      “I think when I look back and look back at the photos of the surgery you’re going through, you’re llke, ‘Wow.'” More

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      Ex-Arsenal transfer chief explains why Gunners made infamous £40m+£1 bid for Suarez, when there was NO release clause

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      ARSENAL’S former transfer chief Dick Law revealed why the club made their infamous £40million and £1 bid for Luis Suarez.The Uruguay international looked set to move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2013 after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League.

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      Luis Suarez was heavily linked with a switch from Liverpool to Arsenal in summer 2013 The now 36-year-old, who plays for Brazilians Gremio, had a clause in his contract with the Reds that they had to inform him of any transfer bid if it was more than £40m.
      And Law insisted that Arsenal were always aware the figure was not a buy-out clause and they simply added the extra pound to kick-start negotiations.
      But Liverpool owner John W. Henry took offence to the offer and, after it was publicised, he tweeted: “What do you think they’re smoking over there?”
      Suarez ended up remaining at Anfield for another season where he was named PFA Player of the Year before sealing a £75m move to Barcelona.
      Several years later and the striker was available for a nominal fee, leaving Barcelona for Atletico Madrid in 2020, where he won the LaLiga title.
      The Gunners’ then-transfer guru Law would later explain that the North London side had never wanted to antagonise their Premier League rivals. More

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      Liverpool ‘verbally agree’ January transfer of exciting Brazil star in huge blow to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

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      LIVERPOOL have agreed personal terms with one of Brazil’s most highly-rated stars, reports suggest.Fluminense ace Andre Trindade, who has also been linked with Arsenal, is said to be close to joining the Reds.
      Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Fluminense star Andre TrindadeCredit: AFP
      Liverpool transfer target Andre has also been linked with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      However, Liverpool appear to have stolen a march on the Gunners as they seem closer to landing the versatile midfielder.
      According to sports journalist Francois Plateau, the Brazil international has already reached a verbal agreement with the Merseysiders.
      However, there is no official agreement between Liverpool and Fluminense at this stage.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side are still facing competition as there have been other clubs getting in touch with the Brazilian club as well as Andre’s camp.
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      This comes amid reports claiming Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen in midfield with Thomas Partey linked with a move to Juventus.
      Liverpool have been monitoring the 22-year-old since the summer but their advances were turned down due to the Copa Libertadores.

      Reports suggested Klopp’s side offered £25million for the No6, who can cover all positions in the middle of the park.
      However, talks could move faster after Saturday’s Copa Libertadores Final which will see Fluminense facing off against Boca Juniors at the Maracana.
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      Andre’s commitments with the Tricolor will then be completed for the season and he could thus be free to move to Anfield if his release clause is met as he still has a contract until December 31, 2026.
      The defensive midfielder has amassed a total of four goals and three assists in 160 appearances for Fernando Diniz’s side despite his young age.
      The youngster’s impressive performances also led to a senior debut with Brazil in June as well as a total of two caps. More

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      ‘Croatian Messi’ once chased by Chelsea and Liverpool joins minnows on free transfer after being axed by Jose Mourinho

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      THE ‘Croatian Messi’ has joined a third-tier team in his hometown after his axe by Jose Mourinho’s Roma.Ante Coric, 26, was expected to become one of football’s top talents after bursting on to the scene as a youngster.
      Ante Coric was dubbed the ‘Croatian Messi’ but was released by Roma this summerCredit: Silvia Lore/NurPhoto
      He was wanted by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in England while Barcelona and Bayern Munich were also keen.
      The Zagreb-born midfielder spent four years as an academy star at Red Bull Salzburg before returning to Croatia to join Dinamo Zagreb.
      There, he was named in Gazzetta Dello Sport’s 2017 ’30 Best Under-20 Players in Europe’ and won four league titles, leading to his Lionel Messi comparisons.
      And he was even part of the final 23-man Croatia squad at Euro 2016.
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      But in 2018, Roma won the race to sign him, paying £5.2million to land the rising star on a five-year deal.
      However, Coric struggled to make the step up and managed just three first-team appearances.
      The playmaker then went on loans to Almeria, VVV-Venlo, Olimpija Ljubljana and Zurich.
      And he was left unemployed in the summer when his Roma contract expired with no extension offered by Mourinho’s Serie A giants.
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      But now the four-cap senior Croatia international has found a new club.
      Coric put pen to paper with Kustosija, who play in Croatia’s Druga NL third tier.
      The Zagreb-based outfit currently sit seventh in the table and play at a stadium with a capacity of just 2,550 – a far cry from Roma’s iconic 70,000-seater Stadio Olimpico.
      Coric made a name for himself at Dinamo Zagreb as a youngsterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      One of his three Roma appearances was in the Champions League against compatriot Luka ModricCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      Jamal Musiala sparks Premier League tug-of-war as Liverpool joined by rivals in huge transfer battle

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      LIVERPOOL are set to be in a transfer tug-of-war with Manchester City over Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala, a report claims.The midfielder is quickly emerging as one of the most promising talents in the Bundesliga.
      Liverpool and Manchester City are set to go head-to-head for Bayern Munich’s Jamal MusialaCredit: Getty
      Liverpool hoss Jurgen Klopp is said to be keen on the 20-year-old winger.
      The former Chelsea academy star left Stamford Bridge in 2019 to join the German side’s youth squad.
      Musiala became the youngest player to ever feature for Bayern’s first team in 2020 at age 17 and 115 days.
      The German superstar has since become a dribble merchant for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
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      He has scored two goals this term and made three assists for Bayern who currently sit third in the Bundesliga after eight league matches.
      His versatility and talent has attracted a host of club with Liverpool already declaring their interest in the midfielder.
      But according to German outlet Bild Premier League treble winners Man City are said to be keen on the youngster.
      The report claims Pep Guardiola has confirmed he “wants Musiala” at the Etihad.
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      Jurgen Klopp meanwhile is exploring options if Mo Salah opts to take the Saudi’s big-money offer in January or next summer.
      Musiala may not be the right replacement as the German is not a right winger.
      But this does not mean to say Klopp would not take the talented youngster at Anfield.
      The same goes for Guardiola who is looking to defend the league title this season.
      Man City are currently two points behind front-runners Spurs and the Spaniard may want to tweak his starting XI to boost his team’s chances of securing the top spot. More

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      Fans baffled as TNT Sports presenter Jules Breach is spotted ‘on Liverpool bench’ during Merseyside derby

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      FANS were baffled as TNT Sports presenter Jules Breach was spotted on Liverpool’s bench during the Merseyside derby. Breach presented Everton’s trip to Anfield but raised eyebrows as she then took a seat on Jurgen Klopp’s dugout.
      Jules Breach was spotted on Liverpool’s bench during the Merseyside derby.
      One fan said: “Just saw on the TV @julesbreach sitting behind klopp taking notes. I wonder what she was writing.”
      Another added: “Is it you sitting behind Jürgen klopp? @julesbreach.”
      One commented: “Why is @julesbreach sitting on the bench for Liverpool?”
      Another asked: “What are you doing in the Liverpool dug out.”
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      Breach watched as Liverpool won 2-0 thanks to a double from Mo Salah.
      Dominik Szoboszlai hailed the derby day atmosphere having helped the host’s to three points.
      He said: “It feels really good, playing at Anfield is something special and playing against Everton is a derby. It feels nice.
      “I expected it would be a good atmosphere but not that loud. I have played in a lot of stadiums but this is one of the best.
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      “Trent was one of the players who spoke about the atmosphere – I asked how it will be. All the staff said it would be really good.
      “I know how it feels to play with 10 men and know how Everton felt, but we had to be focused.
      “It is the perfect start to the weekend.”
      Mo Salah scored a double for LiverpoolCredit: PA More