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      Tottenham ‘join race to sign Kalvin Phillips’ as England and Man City star chased by four Premier League clubs

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      TOTTENHAM are the latest club to enter the race to sign Kalvin Phillips.The Manchester City midfielder is being chased by a host of teams ahead of the January transfer window.
      Tottenham have entered the race to sign Kalvin Phillips
      Phillips could leave the treble winners as he looks for consistent game time to book his place in England’s squad for Euro 2024.
      He has made just one start this season as he continues to struggle following his £45million move from Leeds last summer.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs are now eyeing a deal for Phillips when the window reopens.
      He has been identified as a target if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaves the club in the new year.
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      The report also adds that Juventus are open to a six-month loan deal for Phillips.
      Spurs have joined four other Premier League clubs in the hunt to sign the former Leeds man.
      Liverpool, Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham have all been linked with Phillips in recent weeks.
      Meanwhile, his agent has reportedly offered the 27-year-old to Real Madrid ahead of a shocking potential deal.
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      A host of clubs are chasing a January move for Phillips
      Phillips could leave City either on loan or permanently in January, provided the club’s £50million price tag is met.
      He has made just two league starts since joining City over a year ago and has been limited to 70 minutes of Premier League action this term.
      Pep Guardiola handed him his only start in seven appearances in the Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle back in September. More

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      New details of Love Island star Arabella Chi’s romance with Man City ace Ruben Dias revealed after clue in Insta snap

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      MANCHESTER City ace Rúben Dias has been secretly dating Love Island star Arabella Chi for four weeks.The model has been regularly flying from her Ibiza base to spend time with the Portuguese defender in Britain.
      Former Love Island star Arabella Chi has been regularly flying from her Ibiza base to spend time with the Portuguese defender in BritainCredit: Getty
      Arabella has been regularly flying from her Ibiza base to spend time with the Portuguese defender Ruban Dias in Britain.Credit: Rex
      Arabella found fame on the fifth series of Love Island in 2019Credit: Rex Features
      This week Rúben, 26, and Arabella, 32, enjoyed a romantic break in Paris.
      A source revealed yesterday: “Rúben and Arabella have been quietly dating for the past month. They had the best time together in Paris and seem to be really falling for each other.”
      They gave the game away on their blossoming romance ­yesterday by posting identical pictures from the trip.
      Pals revealed that Portuguese defender Rúben, 26, and British model Arabella, 32, grew close after being introduced by mutual friends.
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      One source said: “Rúben and ­Arabella have been quietly dating for the past month. She has visited him in Manchester and their dates have been all under the radar.
      “Arabella has flown over to the UK from her base in Ibiza to stay at his place a number of times.
      “They went to Paris for their first romantic mini-break in the week, where he wined and dined her at all the best restaurants.
      “He also showered her with gifts.”
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      The pair did not mention each other in yesterday’s Instagram snaps but their Eiffel Tower pictures both featured the same bystanders.
      The source added: “Rúben and Arabella are trying to keep their relationship under wraps because it’s early days.
      “But they had the best time together in Paris and seem to be really falling for each other.”
      Arabella found fame on the fifth Love Island series in 2019.
      This summer she had a fling with Leonardo DiCaprio’s close pal, millionaire nightclub owner Richie Akiva.
      Rúben, who joined Man City from Benfica for £65million in 2020, was previously linked to dancer Ginevra Festa.
      A relationship with singer April Ivy, 24, ended in 2021.
      Portuguese media said the couple broke up because of lifestyle differences, with Rúben being “more discreet” than “exuberant” April.
      The source said of Rúben and Arabella: “He has been treating her like a queen and splashed the cash to impress her from the get-go.
      Arabella’s photo, gave fans an Eiffel of what was going on between the pair – when Ruben posted hisCredit: tiktok
      Ruben’s photo of the Eiffel Tower shows the same tourists that were in Arabella’s snapCredit: tiktok
      Arabella did not mention Ruben in yesterday’s Instagram snaps but their Eiffel Tower pictures both featured the same bystandersCredit: Getty
      “Rúben lives a very low-key life and Arabella has been enjoying how they can go on dates with no one noticing, in part because he can afford complete privacy.
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      “Together they make a very nice couple and things have been heating up in recent weeks.
      “Arabella understands he is private and is showing him that while she is a big reality star she is a class act and won’t be plastering him all over social media.” More

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      Kalvin Phillips’ agent ‘offers Man City outcast to LaLiga giants in shock transfer.. but club to reject £43m valuation’

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS’ time at Manchester City could be coming to an end after his agent ambitiously offered him to Real Madrid, according to reports. The England international has struggled for minutes since joining City from Leeds for £45million in June 2022.
      Kalvin Phillips has been offered a Man City escape to LaLigaCredit: Reuters
      Phillips has played just six times under Pep Guardiola this seasonCredit: Getty
      And manager Pep Guardiola has opened the door for him to find a new club in January, having said: “He will be here until winter.
      “After, I don’t know what will happen because nobody knows once the window is open.”
      With that in mind, Phillips has been offered to Real Madrid for a sum of £43million, according to Defensa Central.
      However, the Jude Bellingham-inspired LaLiga leaders are said to not be keen on that price.
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      Phillips has made just six appearances in all competitions for City this season.
      The 27-year-old previously declared that he wanted to play to secure his place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for next summer’s Euro 2024.
      But he has firmly remained second fiddle in the City midfield behind Rodri so far.
      After a shocking challenge during the Three Lions 3-1 win over Italy, he said: “It is probably a lack of minutes at club level.
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      “Maybe I was lucky not to get sent off and I want to be playing as much as possible but I haven’t done that for a year and a half.
      “I always try to make sure I am ready for whatever comes. I want minutes, I want to go to the Euros. We will see what happens.”
      The Athletic reported in September how City coaches are concerned about his ability to play the ball quickly in tight spaces, particularly when receiving the ball from the goalkeeper.
      In October, SunSport revealed how Phillips was prepared to waive a £17.5m pay-off in order to push through a January transfer to secure minutes ahead of the Euros.
      Newcastle, Liverpool, West Ham and Juventus have all previously been linked with Phillips.
      Bayern Munich were also linked in the summer following their purchase of Harry Kane. More

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      Man City ‘plot shock transfer raid on bitter rivals Man Utd’ as fans fume ‘fold the club if this happens’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are tipped to launch a shock raid on neighbours United for Kobbie Mainoo – leaving Red Devils fans furious.United supporters ranted “Fold the club if this happens” and “£200million or nothing” as City were linked with the midfielder, 18.
      Kobbie Mainoo returned to training last month after injuryCredit: Getty
      Man Utd supporters would be furious if Mainoo ended up at biggest rivals City and Old Trafford became an away venue for the prodigyCredit: Getty
      FourFourTwo claim Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners are keen on the starlet – one of the hottest prospects for years from the Old Trafford academy.
      Mainoo had fans raving in pre-season with his mature displays and all-round class, before an ankle injury ruled him out until last month.
      And as Erik ten Hag’s men flounder on all fronts this term, many supporters want the England Under-19 ace fast-tracked into the first team.
      But it’s claimed City are contemplating an approach that would highlight the current gulf between the two clubs.
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      Etihad chiefs have been focusing more on bringing through youngsters, whereas United appear close to disarray on and off the field ahead of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s planned £245m investment.
      But it’s unclear if any bid from City for Mainoo would get off the ground.
      Ten Hag rates him highly and United would surely be sensitive to selling such a gem to their closest and fiercest rivals.
      United fans reacted to the speculation over Mainoo with a mixture of anger and scepticism.
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      One posted: “If they’re gonna take Mainoo I want Foden and Haaland in return.” 
      Another wrote, “Why tf would he go there?”.
      An an even more confident supporter said: “I don’t think United will ever sell, lmao.”
      Some supporters pleaded for Mainoo to be “given a big run of games” as anchorman Casemiro now faces several weeks out with a hamstring injury.
      And one fan called for a “£1billion release clause please” to kill off any interest from City.
      But with United struggling in the Champions League and Prem, then thumped 3-0 by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup, another observer said of Mainoo: “If he has ambition he will leave.” More

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      Man Utd fans taunt Erling Haaland with ‘most embarrassing thing ever heard’ before chant immediately backfires

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      ERLING HAALAND was inspired to a derby double by Manchester United fans mocking his father.  The Norwegian had chants of “Keano, Keano” directed at him and “Haaland, Haaland, how’s your dad?”
      Manchester City star Erling Haaland silenced some Manchester United fansCredit: Getty
      Some Man Utd fans taunted Haaland’s father before he opened the scoring
      It was in reference to former Red Devils captain Roy Keane’s shocking derby challenge on Alfie Haaland in April 2001.
      And Haaland Jr responded by scoring a penalty for the  opener then  heading a second after  the break in a 3-0 win.
      The City striker said: “There was so many people singing ‘Keano’ —  I don’t know why! I used it as motivation.
      “I had the pressure but I scored, so it was a fantastic feeling. I gave them a good celebration.”
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      Haaland saluted his  penalty in front of the home fans not far from the spot Keane had taken out his dad with that  infamous challenge.
      Former United skipper and midfielder Keane, 52, was watching the game as a Sky Sports pundit.
      He joked the fans may have been chanting about his old Republic of Ireland team-mate Robbie Keane.
      But there was nothing for United to laugh about after this Old Trafford rout, with Phil Foden grabbing the third.
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      Asked if it was City’s best performance of the season so far, Haaland said: “I think so — in terms of controlling the game and playing the football we wanted to play.
      “It was a fantastic  performance, a controlled 90-minute game and every single City player had a fantastic performance.
      “It was not easy but the way we kept going in the game was incredible.”
      Haaland took his tally to 11 Premier League goals this season — as many as United’s whole squad put together.
      Asked if beating City’s Manchester rivals makes this victory extra special, he added: “Of course. In the big picture it is three points.
      “You need consistency throughout the season in the competition.
      “There are still 84 points so it’s just about getting three points week in, week out.”
      Bernardo Silva earned the man-of-the-match award and City boss Pep Guardiola hailed him as one of the best players he has ever worked with.
      Guardiola said: “He doesn’t wear earrings or have tattoos and has a normal car.
      “He is an incredible player for us. He loves to play at Old Trafford. He has played here as a false nine for us in the past.
      “He is so intelligent. Everybody loves him and he played another exceptional performance.
      Roy Keane was sent off after a horror challenge on Haaland’s dad Alfie in 2001Credit: The Times
      “He is one of the best players I’ve seen in my life for how intelligent he is.”
      Guardiola felt his side did everything right but for the opening minutes.
      He said: “The players always give their best for our fans and we know what it means for them.
      “The first ten minutes we lost easy balls but after that we took control.”
      On Haaland, who rattled in 52 goals in all  competitions last season, Pep added: “He could have scored four, he moves incredibly well in the box, we are lucky to have him.
      “I know he scored 50 goals and people expect him to score 70. He’s a top, top player.”
      City fans swarmed onto social media to also hail the way Haaland got his own back on home supporters.
      One tweeted: “‘Haaland how’s your dad’. That is the most embarrassing thing I’ve ever heard.”
      Another commented: “Chants of ‘Keano’ & ‘Haaland, hows your dad?’ from the Man United fans.”
      A third said: “Haaland how’s your dad.. He’s ok thanks just sat watching the worlds [sic] most prolific goal scorer currently playing for Europes [sic] best football club.”
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      This one posted: “Haaland will always love scoring at Old Trafford..”
      And that one wrote: “Was they singing ‘Haaland how’s your dad?’ Well he was smiling and happy yesterday and I bet he’s absolutely loving life seeing his son score.” More

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      Man City ‘set Kalvin Phillips asking price’ with Newcastle and fellow Premier League side ready to sign England star

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      MAN CITY have set a price for out-of-favour Kalvin Phillips, according to reports.The former Leeds United star, 27, has struggled for game time at the Etihad.
      Kavlin Phillips could be set to leave the EtihadCredit: Rex
      City reportedly want £50m to sell PhillipsCredit: Reuters
      He was signed in 2022 for £42million fee, but has failed to hit the heights expected.
      That has led to interest from rival clubs, who believe they could steal the midfielder away from the Champions League winners.
      Newcastle United, Liverpool, Juventus, and West Ham are said to be all tracking the Yorkshire Pirlo.
      And now the Mirror claim that City are looking for a fee of £50million, when the January transfer window opens.
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      Pep Guardiola’s side are hopeful of their rivals starting a bidding war that could drive the price up.
      Previously, they had accepted that he could leave for £40million, with the Hammers reportedly desperate to add him to their ranks.
      But, the player told City chiefs he was willing to stay at the club and fight for his place in the first team.
      Phillips has made just five starts in his 15 months at the club.
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      Three of his appearances this season have come for England, but when he got his opportunity with Rodri suspended he failed to impress Guardiola.
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      The report adds that Phillips is now ready to move to ensure he stays in Gareth Southgate’s plans for next summer’s Euros.
      Newcastle United are said to be frontrunners for his services, with the fee not said to be a problem.
      The Toon are also looking for midfield reinforcements following Sandro Tonali’s 10-month suspension, after he admitted breaking betting rules. More

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      Kevin De Bruyne lined up for ‘jaw dropping’ transfer with Man City star sounded out for summer switch

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      KEVIN DE BRUYNE is reportedly being sounded out for a move to Saudi Arabia.The Manchester City star could be the next player to make a move away from Europe and to the Middle East.
      Kevin De Bruyne is wanted by Saudi Arabia in 2024Credit: Getty
      De Bruyne, 32, is currently sidelined for the Premier League champions after picking up a hamstring injury in the season opener against Burnley.
      It is not yet known when he will return to Pep Guardiola’s side.
      However, Saudi Arabian clubs are not being deterred by his injury.
      A source has told Football Insider that the midfielder could be in line for a “jaw-dropping” contract offer.
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      The report claims that De Bruyne is happy at Man City but could be tempted by the money on offer.
      He will enter the final 12 months of his contract at the end of the current season.
      Talks over a new contract have been halted due while he recovers from his injury.
      The report does suggest that De Bruyne and City are in no rush to sort out a new deal at the moment.
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      The Belgian international was reportedly contacted by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
      Al-Nassr want to explain their long-term project in the hope of convincing the playmaker to make the incredible switch to the Middle East and link up with Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Marcelo Brozovic and ex-City pal Aymeric Laporte.
      SunSport understands, though, that De Bruyne will reject any big-money offers from Saudi Arabia because he wants to finish his career at the Etihad. More

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      Fans of Premier League teams not having sex midweek due to games revealed – is your club on the list?

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      FANS of Premier League teams are having less sex in midweek because they are too busy watching their footie idols play in Europe, a poll found.One in five — 19 per cent — shelve nookie to see the game on TV or at the pub with mates.
      Man United fans are most likely to miss out on sex, the survey revealedCredit: Getty
      Man City, Man United, Arsenal and Newcastle play on Tuesday and Wednesday nights in the Champions League.
      Liverpool, Brighton, West Ham and Aston Villa have been playing in other European competitions on Thursdays.
      Man United fans are most likely to miss out on sex, a third romping less, the survey revealed.
      Jonathan Green of casinos.com, which quizzed 2,000 fans, said: “Long-suffering football wives and partners who put up with losing their partner to football at weekends are now losing them in the week as well.
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      “The Champions League is the best football in the world and fans of all teams seem unable resist the extensive coverage either at home or in the pub with mates.”
      Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur fans came joint third on 28 per cent ahead of Crystal Palace in fourth place on 27 per cent, West Ham United fifth on 26 per cent and Sheffield United sixth on 25 per cent.
      Everton fans came seventh on 23 per cent with Chelsea eighth on 18 per cent, Fulham and Liverpool joint ninth on 17 per cent, Wolverhampton Wanderers tenth on 16 per cent, Nottingham Forest eleventh on 15 per cent and Aston Villa twelfth on 14 per cent.

      Percentage of Premier League fans by club who said they have less sex during the week when the Champions League is on TV.

      Manchester United – 31 per cent
      Manchester City – 29 per cent
      Newcastle United – 29 per cent
      Arsenal – 28 per cent
      Tottenham Hotspur – 28 per cent
      Crystal Palace – 27 per cent
      West Ham United – 26 per cent
      Sheffield United – 25 per cent
      Everton – 23 per cent
      Chelsea – 18 per cent
      Fulham – 17 per cent
      Liverpool – 17 per cent
      Wolverhampton Wanderers – 16 per cent
      Nottingham Forest – 15 per cent
      Aston Villa – 14 per cent
      Brighton and Hove Albion -10 per cent
      Burnley – 7 per cent
      Bournemouth – 6 per cent
      Brentford – 6 per cent
      Luton Town – 2 per cent More