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      Chelsea flop Timo Werner on verge of sensational loan transfer to Spurs in blow to Man Utd’s hopes of January swoop

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      TOTTENHAM are on the verge of signing Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig.Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenburg reports that a deal is nearly done to bring the German forward to North London on a six-month deal.
      Werner is near to joining TottenhamCredit: Getty

      Spurs are keen to insert an option to buy into the loan, with that being the final part of the negotiation currently.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, the forward has reached a personal agreement with Tottenham – and has been left out of Leipzig’s friendly against St.Gallen today.
      RB Leipzig’s official account confirmed that he had been left out of the squad to arrange a transfer.
      Werner spent two unsuccessful years as Chelsea’s frontman between 2020 and 2022.
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      The Blues were convinced to part with £47million to sign the German forward after he hit 28 goals in 34 games in the 2019-20 season.
      But after registering 23 goals and 21 assists in his 89 appearances for Chelsea he was deemed surplus to requirements and sold back to Leipzig in the summer of 2022.
      Werner enjoyed a middling first season back at the club where he once shone, scoring nine and registering four assists in his 29 Bundesliga appearances.
      But this season he has fallen down the Leipzig pecking order behind Lois Openda and Yussuf Poulsen.
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      That meant Leipzig were keen to get the player off their wage bill in January and Spurs have swooped in to do a deal.
      Werner has attracted interest from several Premier League teams this window – including Manchester United, Aston Villa and West Ham.
      United value the striker’s Premier League experience, and wanted to bring him in as competition for the struggling Rasmus Hojlund.
      Likewise, Aston Villa wanted to bring the forward in as back up for Ollie Watkins.
      Werner may have been rewarded with more game time at West Ham given Michail Antonio’s latest struggles with injury.
      But it looks as though the German international has ultimately been convinced by Ange Postecoglou’s project at Spurs.
      The pacy forward, who can operate off the left or through the middle will provide a similar profile to Spurs captain Son Heung Min – who is away with South Korea for the Asia Cup this month. More

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      Troy Deeney picks his six Prem wonderkids to watch this year from Palmer to Mainoo… plus one familiar name in the EFL

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      HERE are my six Premier League players that are under 23 to watch in 2024 — and one from the Championship with a familiar name.Manchester United and Chelsea each supply two starlets – despite the Prem giants both enduring a mediocre first half of the season.
      Che;sea’s Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill should have much more to celebrateCredit: Reuters
      MICHAEL OLISE – Crystal Palace winger, 22
      One of those I’m most excited by due to his explosiveness, tight control and ability to put the ball in the net.
      Arsene Wenger hailed him as one of the best young talents at the moment — I think that says it all.
      Olise’s been  unfortunate with injuries so his game time has been limited this season but five goals and one assist in nine games is not bad going.
      Michael Olise can scale even greater heights if he’s luckier with injuriesCredit: Getty
      COLE PALMER – Chelsea striker, 21
      Not only is this guy one of the best  in England right now, but I will expand that and say one of the best on the planet. He is that good.
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      Punters said he made a mistake leaving his boyhood Manchester City in the summer in a shock £42.5million switch after winning it all at such a young age.
      But the young man has proven to be worth every penny of his price tag, and does not look fazed in the slightest.
      I am certain he is going to have another amazing year in a Chelsea shirt, with the Euros also on the horizon…

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      LEVI COLWILL – Chelsea centre-back, 20
      Strong, fast. Just two things separate this kid from the rest in his position. Chelsea and England are lucky to have such a talent on their hands.
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      Produced some top displays as Young Lions won the Under-21 Euros  over summer and fitted in seamlessly back at Chelsea after Brighton loan.
      Tipped to become one of the  Premier League’s best centre-backs.
      RASMUS HOJLUND – Man Utd striker, 20
      He might not be everyone’s cup of tea, and he may be struggling to find the net in this poor United team right now, but he is definitely someone to watch this year.
      The Dane has not got the Prem goals underneath him just yet – just the one in fact – but he causes defenders so many problems.
      He is sharp, responsive and has good finishing skills when he gets the right delivery, something that has been lacking from his United teammates so far.
      Before we know it, the whole world will be wanting to watch him – not just this year but for the foreseeable future.
      Rasmus Hojlund is short of goals for Man Utd but broke his Prem duck with a late Boxing Day winner at home to Aston VillaCredit: Getty

      HARVEY ELLIOTT – Liverpool midfielder, 20
      This probably would not be a popular pick by most football fans but this guy just loves proving the haters wrong and has really developed under Jurgen Klopp.
      He always puts in a strong performance when asked of him in both the Prem and in Europe – whether it is off the bench or starting from the off and he knows where the goal is.
      He has captained the England U21s on several occasions and it will not be long before he gets that senior national team call-up he dreams of.
      Given time, he will become an absolute asset to Liverpool, who already have so many exciting attackers in their ranks, none more so than Mohamed Salah.
      Harvey Elliott will become a key man for Jurgen Klopp’s RedsCredit: Getty
      KOBBIE MAINOO – Man Utd midfielder, 18
      In what has been a dull season for United, this teenager is the bright spark, and I have been watching him with interest since pre-season.
      Unfortunately, he was hit with injury – had he not, he may well have caught everyone’s attention sooner and nailed down a starting spot in Ten Hag’s side.
      But he has bounced back and United fans have not stopped raving about the potential on show. Credit to him, he has stepped into some big shoes.
      Kobbie Mainoo has been the shiniest beacon of hope for the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      We may not be sure of United under Ten Hag, but we are sure of how much better Mainoo makes them when he is in the team.
      JOBE BELLINGHAM – Sunderland midfielder, 18
      While Jude Bellingham rips it up in Spain with Real Madrid, his younger brother Jobe is proving why people say they share many of the same traits on the pitch.
      The physique. The ball control. The strength. The swagger.
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      Mostly appearing in an advanced midfield role since signing from Birmingham last summer, his coaches have said his greatest attribute is his eagerness to learn.
      It is only a matter of time before Sunderland make a huge profit on the bargain £1.5m they paid for him when a big boy comes in and snaps him up.

      Jobe Bellingham is two years younger than brother Jude but with similar assets and has been praised for his willingness to learnCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans reckon Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ‘massive’ after new pic of part owner at club.. but is it an optical illusion?

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a man mountain after seeing snaps of the club’s new shareholder with Erik ten Hag.Britain’s richest man took a stroll around United’s Carrington training ground and Old Trafford this week following his December acquisition of shares in the club.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe visited Manchester United’s Carrington training ground with Sir Dave Brailsford this weekCredit: Getty
      The duo inspected the club’s training facilitiesCredit: GETTY
      Red Devils fans were blown away by the height of the club’s new shareholderCredit: GETTY
      The INEOS chief was pictured deep in conversation with the under-pressure Ten Hag, whom he dwarfed in height.
      Photos of the 71-year-old tycoon towering over Ten Hag started doing the rounds on social media on Thursday, sparking many a comment from Red Devils fans.
      One wrote: “He’s massive.”
      Another said: “Can he play CM though?”
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      And another said: “Can he play up front?”
      One remarked: “Eight feet tall and a great head of hair….. are we about to win the league?”
      Another chimed in: “The man certainly has the height to take the club back to its lofty heights.”
      Ten Hag is by no means a short man, with the Dutchman standing at just over 5’9.
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      Erik ten Hag revealed he’s had lengthy talks with Sir Jim RatcliffeCredit: GETTY
      The angle of the photos taken as Ratcliffe stood next to Ten Hag may well have accentuated the Brit’s height, making him look considerably taller than he actually is.
      The businessman is understood to be north of 6ft.
      Among the fans commenting on the new pics were some who thought Ratcliffe’s association with Manchester United was already beginning to age him.
      One said: “Looks like he’s aged 10 years in the past week, welcome!”
      ‘POSITIVE TALKS’
      Billionaire Ratcliffe completed his long and drawn-out acquisition of 25 per cent of the club on Christmas Eve.
      Ratcliffe will have control of footballing matters at the club and recently had a long conversation with the under-pressure Ten Hag.
      When asked how the talks had gone, Ten Hag said: “Very positive, I have to say.
      “We had a long meeting, for many hours we sat together. On many issues we were on the same page, very positive from both sides,
      “I can say that it was a very constructive meeting and we’re looking forward to working with each other.”
      When pressed to elaborate on the common ground they share, he added: “I think it’s very early and also we have to let it settle down.
      “They’re just coming in, introducing themselves, they have good ideas, we have to see what we can integrate.
      “We will work in togetherness but after one day you can’t tell that.
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      “They have given me a few ideas, we have had our debates about strategies and I think we will come together.”
      Manchester United will be back in action on Monday night, travelling to the DW Stadium to take on Wigan Athletic in their FA Cup third-round tie. More

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      Man Utd fans slam the ‘worst decision in football history’ with misfiring star ‘set to sign contract extension’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left furious about the club’s reported stance on Anthony Martial’s contract situation.A tweet from Sky Sports News – which has now been deleted – claimed the out-of-favour Frenchman is set to sign a contract extension with the Red Devils.
      Anthony Martial is allegedly set to sign a contract extension with Man UtdCredit: PA
      His current deal expires in June, meaning he could leave on a free transfer at the end of the season if nothing is agreed.
      United fans have been unhappy with Martial for some time now, so many were furious after finding out that he could stay at Old Trafford.
      One person took to X, formerly Twitter, to write: “This club is a joke.”
      Another commented: “Might be the worst decision in football history. And Man Utd have made a lot of those lately.”
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      A third wrote: “This is b*******!! What are we doing?”
      While a fourth said: “Embarrassing club.”
      Erik ten Hag discussed the Frenchman’s future at the club in a press conference on Thursday.
      He said: “We are talking with Raphael Varane, with Anthony Martial, and we triggered the options on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof and Hannibal.”
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      “I think that is an internal discussion between the club and the player.”
      Martial has not completed a full 90 minutes of football for United in three years.
      The forward has scored once in 13 Premier League appearances so far this season.
      Man Utd currently sit eighth in the table with 31 points from 20 games.
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      Ten Hag opens up on crunch Sir Jim Ratcliffe meeting as he fights to prove he is right man to lead Man Utd in new era

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      ERIK TEN HAG said he is ‘on the same page’ as new Manchester United shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe after several hours of talks this week.The Ineos billionaire has taken a 25 per cent share of the Red Devils and will have control of the football operations. 
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally completed his acquisition of shares in Manchester United last monthCredit: AFP
      SunSport understands Erik ten Hag’s head is on the chopping block following Ratcliffe’s arrivalCredit: REX
      He visited the club’s Carrington training ground on Wednesday – while his sporting director Dave Brailsford has also been there.
      Ten Hag felt the meeting was “very positive” and they have common ideas on many issues currently surrounding the club.
      The Dutch boss has overseen a disappointing start to the season for the Red Devils – leading to speculation he could be facing the axe.
      But he is confident he will be given the chance to turn things around now the boyhood United fan is in charge.
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      Asked how the talks had gone, he said: “Very positive, I have to say.
      “We had a long meeting, for many hours we sat together.
      “On many issues, we were on the same page, very positive from both sides,
      “I can say that it was a very constructive meeting and we’re looking forward to working with each other.”
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      Ten Hag was asked to elaborate on what the ideas were, but said: “I think it’s very early and also we have to let it settle down.
      “They’re just coming in, introducing themselves, they have good ideas, we have to see what we can integrate.
      “We will work in togetherness but after one day you can’t tell that.
      “They have given me a few ideas, we have had our debates about strategies and I think we will come together.”
      Ten Hag, meanwhile, has confirmed the club have taken up the option to extend the contracts of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof and Hannibal Mejbri by a further 12 months.
      However, he added they remain in talks with Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial over their futures.
      BIG INVESTMENT
      INEOS head honcho Ratcliffe is set to inject a whopping £238million into United and hopes to oversee a return to the club’s glory years.
      He said: “As a local boy and a lifelong supporter of the club, I am very pleased that we have been able to agree a deal with the Manchester United Board that delegates us management responsibility of the football operations of the club.
      “Whilst the commercial success of the club has ensured there have always been available funds to win trophies at the highest level, this potential has not been fully unlocked in recent times.
      “We will bring the global knowledge, expertise and talent from the wider INEOS Sport group to help drive further improvement at the club, while also providing funds intended to enable future investment into Old Trafford.
      “We are here for the long term and recognise that a lot of challenges and hard work lie ahead, which we will approach with rigour, professionalism and passion.
      “We are committed to working with everyone at the club – the Board, staff, players and fans – to help drive the club forward.
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      “Our shared ambition is clear: we all want to see Manchester United back where we belong, at the very top of English, European and world football.”
      Manchester United will be back in action on Monday, travelling to the DW Stadium to take on Wigan Athletic in their FA Cup third-round clash.
      Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane’s Manchester United futures are up in the airCredit: GETTY More

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      Jadon Sancho could complete Dortmund loan in HOURS with £30m Chelsea star set to join Man Utd flop in double-transfer

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      WINGER Jadon Sancho may be within hours of packing his bags to head back to Borussia Dortmund. A six-month loan deal expected to provide Manchester United with a fee of around £3million was being thrashed out on Wednesday night. 
      Jadon Sancho is set to leave Manchester United on loan to Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Sancho scored 50 goals in 137 appearances at DortmundCredit: PA
      Negotiations have also involved how much of the ostracised player’s £270,000-a-week wages will have to be stumped up by the Old Trafford club.
      United bought Sancho from Dortmund for a whopping £73m in 2021. 
      And there is likely to be a clause that could see Sancho return permanently to the Bundesliga side where he starred. 
      Appearances and form will dictate how much that would cost if both parties agree on a sale but any return would see United take a huge hit on the troubled 23-year-old. 
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      But for now, Dortmund, also poised to sign Chelsea’s Dutch ace Ian Maatsen, 21, for £30m, are desperate to bring back Sancho. 
      They want the England man to join their mid-season training break in Marbella which starts next week. 
      Sancho was made an Old Trafford leper by boss Erik ten Hag four months ago after publicly accusing him of lying over allegations he had under-performed in training sessions. 
      But after refusing to apologise to Ten Hag it has seen Sancho frozen out of the United setup.
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      Before being banished he scored 12 goals and grabbed six assists in 82 appearances, often struggling for consistency. 
      Yet with Dortmund, he racked up 50 goals and 64 assists in 137 games.
      United hope his exit could be confirmed at any moment over the next two days.
      The 23-year-old has not played for United since August having been dropped for the 3-1 away loss at Arsenal. More

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      How Dortmund went from being fed up of Jadon Sancho being late for training to verge of bringing back £73m Man Utd star

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are in a crisis — and they are longing for the return of an old acquaintance.The arrival of Jadon Sancho is supposed to save the season for a team who are fifth in the Bundesliga, 15 points off leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
      Jadon Sancho is on the brink of returning to Borussia Dortmund from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The winger left Dortmund in 2021 after four years with the German giantsCredit: PA
      When the Englishman played for Dortmund from 2017 to 2021, he showed exactly what they currently lack. He had pace, a goal threat, courage and was decisive on the ball.
      Also, he was a big fan favourite due to his style of play. When Manchester United offered £73million, Dortmund had no choice but to part with him.
      The club’s business model is designed to sign young players, develop them and sell them at a high price.
      However, Dortmund’s management also took a critical view of Sancho at the time. According to reports from the club, he would sit in front of the games console late into the night. He was sometimes late for training.
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      Many at Dortmund also criticised that he flew to his home country on a private jet immediately after matches.
      For this reason, the bosses at Dortmund — until recently — were not sure that Sancho’s return really made sense.
      Dortmund have often brought players back in the past but they have generally not been a success, namely Mario Gotze (Bayern Munich) and Shinji Kagawa (Manchester United).
      But there was an exception in Mats Hummels (Bayern) and it worked. So the club is now hoping for the same effect with Sancho as with Hummels.
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      Dortmund are on their winter break in Marbella and they are hoping Sancho, 23, will join them this week.
      Club bosses are optimistic that this surprise reunion will work. More

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      New Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe meets under-fire boss Erik ten Hag and his players in ‘positive’ talks at Carrington

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has met Erik ten Hag and his players in the meet-and–greet exercise that all ended in smiles.Ratcliffe and his right hand man Sir Dave Brailsford visited Manchester United’s Carrington training HQ on Wednesday – a day after spending two hours at Old Trafford.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe met Erik ten Hag and his players for talksCredit: AFP
      A club spokesman confirmed: “It’s no secret that Sir Jim and Sir Dave have been in town for a couple of days.
      “On this occasions they were at the training ground and it was all about getting to know you.
      “Sir Jim also met the staff as well as the women’s team and the whole outcome was very positive.”
      Under–fire boss ten Hag can breath easy for a bit at least despite his struggles and those of a side now wallowing eighth in the Prem.
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      The Greater Manchester–born Ineos overlord finalised a £1billion deal to buy 25 per cent of the Red Devils on Christmas Eve.
      Ratcliffe, Ineos sporting director Brailsford and their team will oversee football operations with the chemical company’s chief exec Jean-Claude Blanc expected to be made CEO while a new football director is likely to be brought in.
      But the new power within the Theatre of Dreams won’t kick into action for weeks until Ratfliffe’s deal is ratified.
      He must first pass the Premier League’s fit and proper person test and his acquisition of Class-A shares is approved by the New York Stock Exchange.
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      Manchester United boss Ten Hag held ‘positive’ talks with Ratcliffe at CarringtonCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag will hope that the January mini–break return of key players like Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro will spark the revival that will take the pressure off him.
      Sun Sport has already revealed that Graham Potter could be a potential replacement for the Dutchman.
      Yet the message from within the club following Ratcliffe’s visits is optimistic, once source revealing: “The overall feeling within the club is one of embracing all of Sir Jim and Ineos stand for.
      “The spirit of Ineos and what he and his team can bring has really lifted the whole place.”
      One player who didn’t get to spend time with Ratcliffe was ostracised £72M winger Jadon Sancho.
      Instead he is preparing to back his bags to head back to Borussia Dortmund in a loan deal likely to be completed by the weekend.
      United want £3M to let him return to the club he left for the big – money deal that has ended with him being banned by ten Hag for publicly suggesting the manager has not told the truth about him over training issues.
      Negotiations are on-going, including how much United will have to pay of his £270,000 a week wages.
      Yet ten Hag is anxious to see the back of him in an arrangement that could see the disposed England attacker remain in Germany permanently at the end of his six-month loan – although almost certainly at less than half of what his current club paid for him.
      Jadon Sancho is set to leave United this month, thoughCredit: Getty Images – Getty More