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      Former Man City star ‘set for shock Premier League return’ to rivals after starring in Bundesliga

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      KO ITAKURA is reportedly set for a Premier League return with Liverpool and Tottenham reportedly interested in the Borussia Monchengladbach star.The former Manchester City centre-back has caught the attention of the Premier League again after his impressive spell in the Bundesliga.
      Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach’s Ko ItakuraCredit: Getty
      Itakura joined Monchengladbach for £4million during the summer of 2022 after helping former side Schalke get promoted to the Bundesliga.
      The Japanese star has since made 34 appearances for Monchengladbach.
      And in August last year, the 26-year-old won the club’s Player of the Month award.
      But according to reporter Fabrizio Romano Itakura is “one to watch in 2024 as top clubs are monitoring Japanese CB.”
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      The transfer guru added that Liverpool “have sent their scouts multiple times to follow Itakura’s performances”.
      And Ange Postecoglou is “monitoring” the defender who he also eyed up while managing at his former club Celtic.
      The ex-City star, who never played for Pep Guardiola’s side, is still tied to the German club until 2026.
      And Romano confirmed his “release clause is NOT valid in January.”
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      Itakura is currently valued at £13million according to Transfermarkt.
      In January 2019, he joined City but was immediately loaned to Eredivisie club Groningen until the summer of 2021 before heading to then tier two side Schalke.
      The 21-cap Japan international can play both in centre-back and defensive midfielder positions which could suit Jurgen Klopp as Joel Matip and Stefan Bajcetic are out with injuries.
      Postecoglou’s side need defensive reinforcement after losing Cristian Romero to a hamstring injury on Christmas Eve to add to Spurs’ injury crisis. More

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      Man Utd terminate Sergio Reguilon’s loan transfer from Tottenham after just 12 games

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      SERGIO REGUILON has returned to Tottenham after having his loan spell at Manchester United cut. United signed for full-back in the summer on an initial 12-month deal to help cover their backline.
      Sergio Reguilon has returned to Tottenham after having his loan at Manchester United cutCredit: Rex
      But he never managed to make a consistent breakthrough in Erik ten Hag’s line up with just seven starts.
      And following only 12 games in total, Reguilon will return to parent club Spurs.
      According to The Athletic, United triggered a break clause in the contract that allowed them to terminate the loan move.
      Reguilon was initially signed to provide back up to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
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      But Shaw has returned from injury and Malacia is also nearing full fitness.
      And with United out of Europe and the Carabao Cup, the decision was made to send Reguilon back to Spurs as fixtures have thinned.
      Ten Hag in December confirmed that the 27-year-old Spaniard did have a break clause in his loan contract.
      He said: “We have to make a final decision on Reguilon. But also there is Spurs who are involved in that conversation as well.”
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      Spurs currently have Destiny Udogie and Ben Davies occupying their left-back position.
      And Udogie – signed from Udinese in 2022 for £18million – has been one of manager Ange Postecoglou’s finest performers this season.

      His form saw Spurs reward him with a bumper new six-and-a-half-year deal in December.
      Udogie said: “I’m really happy because I think to be here at this club is a big joy for me, so I’m really happy for this opportunity and it’s a pleasure.
      “From the first day I came here, I’ve felt at home with the players, the coaching staff and the club. I feel so welcome and I’m happy to be here.” More

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      Forgotten Chelsea star ‘to have Premier League loan RIPPED UP as Newcastle enter race for January transfer swoop’

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      NEWCASTLE reportedly are keen to sign Chelsea’s Andrey Santos – whose loan contract at Nottingham Forest is set to be ripped up.Eddie Howe is on a mission to solve the Magpie’s struggles after suffering four defeats in their last five games.
      Newcastle are keen to sign midfielder Andrey SantosCredit: Getty
      Santos’ loan contract at Nottingham Forest is set to be ripped up by the BluesCredit: Getty
      Santos, 19, has failed to make an impact at the City Ground since his move from Chelsea at the start of term.
      The Brazilian midfielder cost the Blues £11million last January from Vasco Da Gama.
      But the midfielder was sent out on loan to Nottingham to earn more game time this term.
      However, he has only made two appearances for Forest and the Blues are not happy as they are expected to cut his contract this month, Nizaar Kinsella from Standard Sport claims.
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      And despite a “huge competition” of midfielders at Chelsea from Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu, the youngster could return.
      As CaughtOffSide’s Ben Jacobs reported, “The Blues can break the loan arrangement should Santos fail to reach a certain number of appearances by January”.
      And Jacobs claimed Newcastle have reignited their interest in Santos.
      The Rio de Janeiro-born star was strongly linked with a move to St James’ Park before he made the switch to Stamford Bridge in 2023.
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      After losing 4-2 to Liverpool on Monday night, Howe’s side has been sliding down the Premier League standings in the past few weeks.
      The Magpie’s interest in Santos is said to be “long-standing” and the Englishman could do with midfield reinforcement as Sandro Tonali is suspended until next season.
      Newcastle has also been linked with forgotten Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips, who only has two starts for the European champions since joining for £45million 18 months ago. More

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      Arsenal ‘tempted to END forgotten star’s loan spell in LaLiga to solve injury crisis’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly tempted to end Kieran Tierney’s loan at Real Sociedad after Oleksandr Zinchenko missed the Gunners’ 2-1 loss to Fulham.An injury crisis and rising pressure are the challenges that Mikel Arteta faces, as his team has suffered three defeats in their last five games. 
      Arsenal may be tempted to bring Kieran Tierney back from loan at Real SociedadCredit: Getty
      Left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko missed Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat against Fulham due to injuryCredit: Getty
      Left-back Zinchenko has started 14 Premier League games this term but surprised fans as he was not included in Arsenal’s matchday squad at Craven Cottage.
      Arteta confirmed the Ukranian was suffering from a “slight calf issue”.
      As he said to reporters after the game: “We don’t know. He felt something in his calf. We will scan him tomorrow and see how far he’s going to miss games.”
      According to the Express, the Spaniard may be forced to bring Tierney back if Zinchenko is likely to be out for an extended period.
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      Jakub Kiwior started in place of Zinchenko on Sunday but was subbed off at halftime for Takehiro Tomiyasu.
      But both defenders failed to stop Raul Jimenez and Bobby Decordova-Reid’s stunning two strikes.
      Meanwhile, left-back Tierney made the move to Spain last summer to get back in the ranks at the Emirates.
      The 26-year-old has made eight appearances in LA Liga and featured twice in the Champions League.
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      Despite being hit with a hamstring injury in the autumn, the report claims the Real Sociedad ace’s leadership style could be the missing piece for Arteta’s side right now.
      And the Scotland international may be keen to reunite with his English side.
      Before Zinchenko made the move to North London in the summer of 2022, Tierney was a key player under Arteta and was tipped to become the next captain.
      The former Manchester City star ended up pushing Tierney out of Arteta’s starting XI and played most Premier League minutes at left-back last season. More

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      Vladimir Coufal’s agent slams West Ham and reveals defender is ‘NOT happy’ with new contract

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      VLADIMIR COUFAL’S agent has hit out at West Ham for not giving the defender a pay rise this season.SunSport revealed on Monday that the right-back was considering his future at the London Stadium due to his contract situation.
      Vladimir Coufal’s agent has slammed West Ham’s new contract extension for the starCredit: Alamy
      West Ham have extended his current deal, which was due to expire in the summer, by another year after activating an option in the contract.
      But the 31-year-old’s representative, Karol Kisel, says the Czech Republic international “deserves better”, calling for a longer deal on bigger money.
      Speaking to Czech site inFotbalu, Kisel said: “Cuf certainly deserves a better salary from the club and a new, improved, longer-term contract for his long-term performances in the West Ham jersey, in addition to the title in the Conference League.
      “So far, even after negotiations, West Ham’s management sees it differently and has only exercised the option of a one-year extension.
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      “Cuf is not happy about it as we expected a better offer.”
      West Ham yesterday confirmed that Coufal’s close friend and compatriot, Tomas Soucek, had agreed a new deal until 2027 on improved terms.
      Coufal has made 132 appearances for the Hammers since his bargain £5million signing from Slavia Prague in 2020, helping the club win their first trophy for 43 years, the Europa Conference League, in his home country last June.
      Had West Ham not taken up the option to extend his contract, Coufal would have been able to discuss terms with overseas clubs ahead of a free transfer in the summer from this week.
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      Meanwhile, West Ham are waiting on the results of a scan on Mohammed Kudus after he picked up a hamstring injury in the win over Arsenal.
      Kudus would have missed the Premier League clash with Brighton regardless of injury as he was set to join up with Ghana in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations.
      The expectation is that the former Ajax winger will still be able to take part in the tournament, although he has been delayed in joining up with Chris Hughton’s squad. More

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      Fans ask ‘what is this?’ as former Premier League star plays with his tummy in viral goal celebration

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      STUNNED fans were left asking “what is this?” as a former Premier League star played with his TUMMY in a viral goal celebration.Samir Carruthers, 30, is an ex-Aston Villa youth star who currently plies his trade for National League South side Chelmsford City.
      Samir Carruthers’ tummy goal celebration has gone viralCredit: X @officialclarets
      The Chelmsford ace had baffled fans belly laughingCredit: X @officialclarets
      The midfielder was in action for his club on New Year’s Day as they beat rivals Braintree Town 3-0 at home.
      Chelmsford were already 2-0 up when Carruthers fired home a 56th minute penalty.
      And his side posted the news on their official X account, adding a short clip showing Carruthers performing a goal celebration.
      In it, the ace can be seen grabbing his stomach before squeezing it repeatedly.
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      The bizarre display appeared to make it seem as if his belly button was talking.
      And fans could not believe what they were seeing on social media.
      One said: “What is this?”
      Another declared: “I don’t know where you’d fit this discussion in but I think it needs to be had.”
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      Carruthers made three Premier League appearances for Aston VillaCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription
      He joined National League South side Chelmsford last summerCredit: Rex
      One noted: “This is unreal.”
      Another added: “What the hell?”
      Carruthers came through the ranks at Arsenal and Villa before making his pro bow in the Premier League in the 2011/12 season.
      But Carruthers featured just three times in the top flight before dropping down to League One with MK Dons in 2013.
      After several campaigns there, including one in the Championship, he joined Sheffield United in 2017.
      He then played for Oxford AND rivals Cambridge before moving into the National League South with Hemel Hempstead Town.
      Carruthers then spent time at Dartford before joining Chelmsford last summer.
      He has since played 17 times, and his goal yesterday was the first for his new side. More

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      Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher pick Premier League teams of the season with pair rowing over omission of HUGE star

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      GARY NEVILLE and Jamie Carragher saw in 2024 by rowing over their Premier League teams of the season so far.Neville, 48, and Carragher, 45, were part of Sky Sports’ broadcast for Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Newcastle on New Year’s Day.
      Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville disagreed over their respective teams of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Following the match, the pair revealed the 11 players they believe make up the best Premier League side this term.
      Surprisingly, they agreed on eight stars, with just three differences between the teams.
      The names they shared included the entire back four – Trent Alexander-Arnold, William Saliba, Virgil van Dijk and Destiny Udogie.
      There was also no surprise that they went for Arsenal man Declan Rice in midfield.
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      And they selected three of the same forwards – Mo Salah, Jarrod Bowen and Son Heung-min.
      But their discrepancies began with the choice of formation as Carragher picked a conventional 4-3-3, while Neville went for an attacking 4-2-4.
      In goal, Carragher chose Tottenham shot-stopper Guglielmo Vicario, while Neville picked Liverpool’s Alisson Becker.
      But it was in midfield where the pair started bickering.
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      Gary Neville went for an incredibly attacking 4-2-4 formationCredit: Sky Sports
      Carragher went for a more conventional 4-3-3 as he left out Rodri and Erling HaalandCredit: Sky Sports
      Rodri has been an integral part Manchester City’s side this seasonCredit: Getty
      That’s because Carragher put Cole Palmer and Bernardo Silva in his midfield, snubbing two of Manchester City’s biggest names in Erling Haaland and Rodri.
      And while the omission of top scorer Haaland would have shocked many, it was the absence of Spanish midfielder Rodri that left Neville utterly bemused.
      Neville, who claimed his XI would “steam roller” Carragher’s side, said: “Rodri is the best midfield player in the world in his position.
      “They’ve won two trophies already and are about two points, three points off the top of the league. I can’t believe you’ve not picked Rodri in that midfield.”
      He then went on to add: “I love Bernardo Silva and I think Cole Palmer’s a great talent. I couldn’t pick any one for Chelsea or United, I just wrote them off.
      “But Silva, I couldn’t get him in ahead of any of my front four players; Haaland for me is the best striker in the world along with Harry Kane, he’s the top scorer in the league.”
      Man City’s three league defeats have been the only matches Rodri has missed in the Prem this season – highlighting his importance to the team.
      Meanwhile, Carragher, who labelled Neville’s team “too narrow”, took umbrage with Neville leaving out both Silva and Palmer.
      He said: “I can’t believe you’ve not picked Bernardo Silva, I just think he’s sensational every season. And Cole Palmer, you said you can’t pick a certain player because a team hasn’t done so well, but that for me elevates Cole Palmer.
      “His performances this season, he’s been Chelsea’s best player by a mile, yes that’s not too difficult. But I think Palmer has been one of the players of the season.”
      Palmer, 21, has contributed eight goals and four assists in 17 Premier League games since joining Chelsea from Man City in the summer.
      Silva, 29, has five goals and four assists in 16 league matches for the champions.
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      But after disagreeing on a couple of their picks, Neville and Carragher came to a consensus over their Premier League manager of the season so far as they both went for Aston Villa boss Unai Emery.
      Villa sit second after 20 games, just three points behind leaders Liverpool.
      Carragher slammed Neville for leaving out Bernardo Silva and Cole PalmerCredit: Getty More

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      Alan Shearer and Ian Wright slam ‘f***ing embarrassing’ Diogo Jota after Liverpool star wins penalty vs Newcastle

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      DIOGO JOTA was slammed as “f***ing embarrassing” by Alan Shearer after he won a penalty for Liverpool against Newcastle.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds moved three points clear of Aston Villa as they beat the Magpies 4-2 at Anfield last night.
      Liverpool’s Diogo Jota caused fury when he won a penalty against NewcastleCredit: Rex
      Both Alan Shearer and Ian Wright slammed the forward’s decision to go downCredit: Twitter @BBCMOTD
      “I can’t believe a player would go down when they’ve got an empty net!” 🤯@Carra23 says Diogo Jota went down far too easily for the second Liverpool penalty pic.twitter.com/sY0LNxj7XY— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 1, 2024

      Liverpool dominated throughout the Premier League contest but looked set for a nervous finish when Sven Botman pulled one back for Toon on 81 minutes to make it 3-2.
      However, moments later Mo Salah was able to secure the victory from the spot with his second of the game after the Merseyside outfit were awarded a penalty.
      That came when Jota was played clean through and the star rounded goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.
      But just as the 27-year-old Portuguese forward looked set to slot home into an empty net, he went flying to the ground following minimal contact from Dubravka.
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      Afterwards, Arsenal legend Ian Wright took to social media to question Jota, writing: “Would rather go down for a penalty than put the ball in an empty net! Seen it all.”
      And that led to a response from his fellow Match of the Day pundit and Newcastle’s all-time top scorer Shearer.

      He labelled Jota as “f***ing embarrassing” in his reply.
      Meanwhile, even Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher admitted that he “couldn’t fathom” why a forward would go down when presented with an empty net to score.  
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      Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, he said: “He doesn’t need to go down. Just carry on.
      “There’s the slightest touch but it doesn’t knock him off. It’s there just to be put in with your left foot.
      “He’s gone down far too easily. Is there contact? I don’t think there’s much contact really. 
      “Maybe the slightest contact but I don’t believe a player would go down when there’s an empty net to put the ball in it.
      “I can’t fathom that.” More