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      How Inter Miami could line up with Lionel Messi as World Cup winner plots PSG escape to David Beckham’s MLS side

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      INTER MIAMI may have to start planning to see how Lionel Messi would fit into the team after receiving a major boost in their attempts to sign him.The Argentine World Cup winner is increasingly unsure about extending his time with PSG, according to the French publication L’Equipe.
      Lionel Messi could join Inter Miami in the summerCredit: Getty
      How Inter Miami could line up with Messi in the squad
      This could lead to a shock move to the MLS outfit, who have been heavily linked with the former Barcelona ace over the past year.
      L’Equipe have suggested that Messi’s family would be open to living in the United States, with the 35-year-old owning a home in Miami where he holidays regularly.
      If Messi was to join David Beckham’s American outfit, he would join several famous stars.
      The Barcelona legend could be set for a reunion with Spanish central midfielder Sergio Busquets as he is thought to be interested in a move to the MLS outfit.
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      Former Arsenal left-back Kieran Gibbs, 33, is already at the club after moving to the US last year.
      Messi could also line up behind MLS star Josef Martinez, who joined the club in January after a successful spell with Atlanta.
      And alongside of him could come Beckham’s son Romeo – who could return to Miami after his loan spell at Brentford B runs out.
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      The Englishman netted his first goal for the Bees this week and could be prepared for a more senior role at Miami.
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      United States international and former Newcastle defender DeAndre Yedlin could take up the starting berth at right back.
      The team is currently coached by former Manchester United and Everton defender Phil Neville. More

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      Lionel Messi ‘primed for shock Inter Miami transfer with David Beckham’s club in pole position to sign wantaway PSG ace’

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      INTER MIAMI have received a major boost in their ambitious plan to sign Lionel Messi from French champions PSG according to reports in France. The Argentine’s current contract with the Parisians expires at the end of the season and there have been talks about extending the World Cup winner’s stay in the French capital.
      Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for PSG in Ligue 1.Credit: Reuters
      David Beckham, owner and president of soccer operations for Inter Miami.Credit: AP
      But French publication L’Equipe have reported that Messi is becoming increasingly unsure about extending his time with the Paris outfit.
      The reports states MLS side Inter Miami are in the driving seat to sign the former Barcelona star.
      Inter Miami are owned by by former PSG man David Beckham and are coached by Phil Neville.
      L’Equipe say that the Argentine superstar’s family would be open to living in the United States with Messi owning a home in Miami where he regularly holidays.
      Inter Miami coach Neville refused to rule out the possibility of signing the Argentine great when speaking last month.
      He said: “We want to bring the best players in the world to this club and he is probably the best player, so for us the landscape has not changed at all.
      ‘With any deal for any Designated Player of that level, it’s complicated. It takes time.”
      The seven time Ballon d’Or winner is represented by his father Jorge who met with PSG representatives on Wednesday.
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      The PSG No10 is enjoying a much better second season and has so far and has 10 goals and 10 assists in 18 Ligue 1 matches.
      He has scored five goals in seven Champions League games but was powerless to stop the French giants losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
      A Champions league exit to the Germans would only increase the noise surrounding Messi’s future. More

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      Nottingham Forest star looking for MLS move after paperwork nightmare sees him blocked from playing in England

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      OUTCAST Lewis O’Brien is hoping to quit Nottingham Forest and join a club in America’s MLS.Midfielder O’Brien has been left out of Forest’s Prem squad after seeing a January loan move to Blackburn ruled out by the EFL despite an appeal.
      Lewis O’Brien has been frozen out at Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Steve Cooper’s side could heavily fund a temporary switch for O’Brien, 24, with the American market still open.
      But that faces hurdles as many clubs have their allocation of foreign players.
      Rovers were ruled to have failed to submit the relevant paperwork before the 11pm transfer deadline.
      The EFL subsequently rejected their mitigating factors as to why the paperwork was submitted late.
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      This has left O’Brien in a difficult position.
      The central midfielder only joined Forest from Huddersfield last summer.
      He started his new side’s first five Prem matches this season, before gradually finding action harder to come by.
      His only start since came in the 4-0 defeat to Leicester on October 3, when he was hooked at half-time.
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      O’Brien has been limited to six substitute appearances in Forest’s 14 Prem matches since.
      He did start their embarrassing 4-1 FA Cup defeat to Blackpool last month.
      In total he has played 17 times in all competitions for Forest, scoring once. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree Aubameyang loan transfer with LAFC’ allowing £160,000-a-week flop to leave this season

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      CHELSEA have reportedly agreed a loan deal for LAFC for £160,000-a-week flop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.But the striker is yet to green-light an exit despite being frozen out by Graham Potter.
      Chelsea have accepted a loan bid from LAFC for Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang, 33, was lured to Chelsea by Thomas Tuchel last summer despite enjoying a fine spell at Barcelona.
      The pair knew each other well from their time together at Borussia Dortmund.
      And it was hoped that ex-Arsenal captain Aubameyang could be the man to fire Tuchel’s side to silverware.
      But the veteran managed just one game before his pal was axed by Todd Boehly.
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      And Aubameyang has fared little better since, netting just three times in 17 games with Potter at the helm.
      After falling down the Stamford Bridge pecking order, the striker’s latest blow came when he was axed from Chelsea’s 25-man Champions League squad.
      But there is still hope for Aubameyang’s career after American outfit LAFC made an approach.
      Le10Sport claims the Americans have offered to take Aubameyang on loan.
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      And they are even willing to meet his £160k-a-week wages, helping Chelsea battle FFP rules after an eight-player January splurge.
      However, there is no indication that Aubameyang has agreed to the move yet.
      The Gabon star had been hoping to rejoin Barcelona in January.
      There were no other options at the time as Aubameyang was not able to pay for a third club in the same season.
      But the MLS window has just opened ahead of a new campaign, allowing the forward to make a fresh start.
      Yet it’s unclear whether he wants to effectively end his European career by jetting off to the States.
      However, Aubameyang would be in good company should he go to Los Angeles.

      The side is captained by ex-Gooner Carlos Vela, currently the MLS’ star player.
      And there’s another familiar face in Giorgio Chiellini, who won nine titles with Juventus and Euro 2020 with Italy. More

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      Chelsea ‘in talks with LAFC over Aubameyang transfer’ after striker is axed from Champions League squad

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG may be set to leave Chelsea for Los Angeles FC, reports suggest.Aubameyang has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and was even axed from the Blues’ Champions League squad.
      Chelsea ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be on his way to Los Angeles FCCredit: Getty
      According to Relevo, the West Londoners have entered talks with LAFC regarding a potential deal for the striker.
      The transfer window has just opened in the MLS as it runs from January 31 until April 24.
      The Gabon international returned to the Premier League only last summer and reunited with former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.
      However, new owner Todd Boehly axed Tuchel soon after and the 33-year-old soon fell out of favour under his successor Graham Potter.
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      Aubameyang fell even further down the pecking order during Chelsea’s January transfer spree and has since been linked with a move away.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are looking to re-sign the Gabonese star in the summer.

      The same report suggested that Milan are the “best positioned club” for his signature.
      Aubameyang fuelled rumours of a move to San Siro by jetting off to Milan with his family soon after he was cut from the Champions League squad.
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      Aubameyang has only managed a mere three goals and one assist in 18 matches across all competitions this season.
      Potter has shaken things up after a busy transfer window, which saw a whopping eight new players coming in.
      The arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix has created even more competition for a place in Chelsea’s attack. More

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      Barcelona 18 SECONDS late to submit paperwork for LA Galaxy star and face nervous wait to see if they can sign him

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      BARCELONA reportedly face missing out on a transfer for a Major League Soccer prodigy after submitting the paperwork for the transfer 18 SECONDS late.LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo, 21, was set to join Barcelona Atletic – the club’s B team – on deadline day in a £3.2million ($4m) transfer.
      Julian Araujo is awaiting a verdict on whether he can join BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona football director Mateu Alemany revealed the 18 second paperwork discrepancy cost see the deal collapseCredit: Getty
      However, a computer error meant the necessary paperwork to complete the deal was not submitted until 18 seconds after the deadline had passed.
      Barcelona director of football Mateu Alemany explained the situation ahead of the team’s clash with Real Betis.
      He said: “It is true that it could not be done due to a system error. It was for 18 seconds, we will see what FIFA says.”
      Mexican journalist Kery Ruiz added context to the situation on Twitter: “Right now, Julian Araujo is a player for the LA Galaxy. They took a long time yesterday to start the paperwork.
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      “They wanted to sell Bellerín first. They entered documents and allege that the system did not let them upload files.
      “That’s why he’s a few seconds late. This is explained to Fifa today.”
      He later added that while the club are hopeful of a deal going through, the club’s board expect to be left disappointed due to exceptions rarely being made.
      Araujo is an American-born Mexican international who plays at right-back for Galaxy.
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      He made 33 MLS appearances last season, registering five assists as their season ended in the quarter-final play-offs against eventual winners LAFC.
      Gareth Bale, who recently retired, scored in the play-off final and the shootout to help the club win the trophy, though he did not feature in the clash against Galaxy due to a leg injury. More

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      West Ham icon Michail Antonio being lined up for shock MLS January transfer exit after falling down pecking order

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      MICHAIL ANTONIO has been linked with a late January move to the MLS.However, SunSport understands West Ham remain adamant the striker is NOT for sale as they attempt to cope with an injury crisis.
      Michail Antonio is attracting interest from teams in the MLSCredit: Getty
      Antonio, 32, has made just nine Premier League starts this campaign following the £30.5million summer arrival of Gianluca Scamacca.
      And the £15m signing of Danny Ings this month has pushed the Jamaica international down the pecking order even further.
      After seven years with the Hammers, Antonio has been linked with moves away to Prem rivals Chelsea and Wolves.
      SunSport believe the player’s name has also been circulating around several teams in the United States.
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      If he was to leave, boss David Moyes would rather he did not join a side currently battling with West Ham at the bottom of the league.
      But with both Scamacca and Ings struggling with knee injuries, it is incredibly unlikely the Irons will let Antonio go this month.
      West Ham have only scored 17 goals in 20 top-flight games so far this season, with Antonio notching just two of those.
      His contract expires in 2024 and there is also an option for a one-year extension.
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      Moyes’ men face a testing month ahead, with Derby in the FA Cup fourth round on Monday before clashes with top-four hopefuls Newcastle, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      The Scot was on the brink of the sack before a timely 2-0 victory over Everton last weekend ended a run of seven Prem matches without a win.
      But another poor run could put him in hot water once more. More

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      Aston Villa confirm £18m Jhon Duran transfer from Chicago Fire and welcome new signing with brief statement

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      ASTON VILLA have completed the £18million signing of highly-rated young striker Jhon Duran.The 19-year-old Colombia international joins on a long-term deal from MLS side Chicago Fire.
      Jhon Duran has completed his £18m Aston Villa move from Chicago FireCredit: @AVFCOfficial
      The Colombian attracted interest from Man Utd before joining VillaCredit: Getty
      He will wear the No22 shirt after becoming Unai Emery’s second January signing following Spanish left-back Alex Moreno.
      And Villa announced Duran’s arrival in a short-but-sweet statement on Monday afternoon.
      It read: “Aston Villa is delighted to confirm Jhon Duran has completed a permanent transfer from Chicago Fire for an undisclosed fee.
      “The 19-year-old striker joins Villa having scored eight goals for the MLS side in all competitions during the 2022 season.
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      “An exciting young talent, Duran has also represented Colombia at senior level. Welcome, Jhon!”
      Duran’s official arrival comes a week after Villa announced they had agreed a deal to sign the teenager.
      New boss Emery was on the hunt for a No9 after selling Danny Ings to West Ham.
      And Duran could make his debut in Saturday’s home derby against Leicester.
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      Villa saw off interest from several of England’s top sides to secure a deal, with SunSport revealing Man United’s interest in October.
      We also told you that Liverpool were keeping tabs on Duran, who scored eight goals in 28 games for Chicago.

      And big-spenders Chelsea were also looking at him as part of their ambitious youth project under Todd Boehly.
      Duran joined Chicago Fire in 2022 after agreeing a move from Colombian side Envigado a year earlier.
      He made his senior international debut in September against Guatemala and has gone on to earn a further two caps. More