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      Man City give green light to Newcastle for Kalvin Phillips loan transfer but Eddie Howe faces huge dilemma

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      MANCHESTER CITY have given Newcastle the green light to sign Kalvin Phillips on a loan transfer in the new year, a report claims.But Eddie Howe’s side face a dilemma as the club are keen on the England international but do not have the funds for a permanent deal.
      Manchester City have given Newcastle the green light to sign Kalvin Phillips on loanCredit: Getty
      Newcastle have struggled in recent weeks from their Champions League exit to their Boxing Day 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
      With multiple injuries and Sandro Tonali suspended Howe’s side are keen to sign Phillips.
      And according to talkSPORT, last year’s Treble winners Man City are willing to let the midfielder go.
      Phillips has played just 89 league minutes this season and the report claims the Cityzens are inviting offers for the 28-year-old.
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      But his wages are said to be around £150K per week and with Financial Fair Play being the only thing in the Magpies’ way, Phillips may have to agree to a pay cut.
      If the midfielder does agree to the transfer then he could be starting for Newcastle as early as January.
      Gareth Southgate has previously warned the former Leeds ace that his place in England’s squad for Euro 2024 is at risk if he fails to secure regular first-team football.
      Phillips has been unable to break into the City side since his £45million arrival from Leeds United last year.
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      Juventus had opened talks with Pep Guardiola’s side over a move for the England international in the January transfer window.
      But Phillips’ move to Italy could be off the cards if he wants to remain in the Premier League.
      Rising up the youth ranks at Leeds, Phillips made his senior debut for the Championship side in 2015 and secured over 200 league appearances at the club.
      During his eight seasons in the senior squad, he led the Whites to Premier League promotion under Marcelo Bielsa in 2020.
      Bu since his big move to Man City Phillips has only played in 16 league games. More

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      Newcastle urged to sign former Man Utd star on FREE transfer by club legend Alan Shearer after Forest horror show

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      NEWCASTLE legend Alan Shearer has urged his former club to sign David de Gea in the January transfer window.Eddie Howe’s men have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions as their injury-stricken squad struggles to cope with a packed Christmas schedule.
      Alan Shearer has called on Newcastle to sign a keeper in the January windowCredit: Getty
      David de Gea has been a free agent since leaving Manchester United in the summerCredit: PA
      One of those sidelined for several months is England shot-stopper Nick Pope.
      The 31-year-old suffered a shoulder injury in the 1-0 win over Man Utd earlier this month and is not expected to be back until April.
      Martin Dubravka has been deputising for Pope, but some have been calling for a replacement to be brought in during the mid-season window.
      Now Shearer believes is the right time for Newcastle to sign former Red Devils No1 De Gea, 33.
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      The Spaniard departed Old Trafford at the end of last season after 12 years with the club.
      He played 545 games for Man Utd, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups and the Europa League.
      But over the last six months he has been unable to find a club that will match his wage demands.
      However, Shearer does not believe that should deter Newcastle from trying to sign De Gea.
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      Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live about what Newcastle need in the January window, Shearer said: “I would agree, goalkeeper and centre forward would be the two main priorities for me.
      “But good luck trying to find a good centre forward that you can bring in for a decent amount of money.”
      Shearer was then specifically asked whether he would want his former side to bring in De Gea.
      To which he replied: “Yeah, I would. I think Newcastle need a goalkeeper, and De Gea is out there.
      “I know the salary would be huge but they wouldn’t have to pay a fee for him.” More

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      Fans shocked as Newcastle No2 Jason Tindall winks & says ‘hopefully it’s not your last Christmas’ at children’s hospital

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      NEWCASTLE assistant manager Jason Tindall left fans cringing after a bizarre Christmas message during the team’s recent visit to a children’s hospital.The Magpies took time off their festive schedule to spread some holiday cheer at the Great North Children’s Hospital and plenty of them sent wishes across the fanbase.
      Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall wished fans this isn’t their ‘last Christmas’Credit: NUFC TV
      Tindall was among the players and staff who stood in front of the camera but his statement left supporters baffled.
      That is because Eddie Howe’s No2 said he hoped this is not the fans’ “last Christmas” while winking at them.
      Tindall said: “To all you Geordies out there and all the Newcastle fans around the world, we’re wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
      “And, hopefully, it’s not your last Christmas.”
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      Newcastle fans were left bemused by Tindall as they took to social media.
      One supporter tweeted: “What’s this all about? Tindall in the mafia?”
      Another commented: “Cheers for hoping I don’t die in the next year Tindall, appreciate it mate.”
      A third wrote: “Did I just get threatened by Jason Tindall on Christmas?”
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      This fan said: “‘Hopefully it’s not your last Christmas’ is one of of the strangest, creepiest, most hilarious Xmas message I’ve ever seen. I’m scared,confused and laughing all at the same time.”
      And that one stated: “Bit dark from Tindall that, does he know something I don’t?”
      However, there is a reason behind Tindall’s strange message to the Newcastle fans.
      And that is because the Toon faithful recently came up with a funny chant dedicated to the 46-year-old.
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      Tindall then winked on camera during a visit to a children’s hospitalCredit: NUFC TV
      The supporters took a page out of Wham’s book by singing their own version of Last Christmas.
      Fans chanted: “Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day you gave it away.
      “This year, to save me from tears, I’ll give it to Jason Tindall.” More

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      John Terry ‘f***ing loves’ Chelsea youngster Alfie Gilchrist for incredible moment during cameo vs Crystal Palace

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      CHELSEA youngster Alfie Gilchrist has been praised by club legend John Terry.The 20-year-old made his senior debut last night as the Blues beat Crystal Palace 2-1.
      Supporters loved Alfie Gilchrist’s no-nonsense debutCredit: Getty
      The centre-back flew into tackle to help secure the win
      Gilchrist came on for the final few minutes to help seal the three points.
      His brief cameo made him an instant hit with supporters as he flew into a crunching tackle on Jeffrey Schlupp and then tried to block a clearance with his head.
      Fans loved it, one said: “This man breaths Chelsea. This is the energy we want across the squad.”
      Another added: “Looked a bit like JT there.”
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      A third wrote: “Is that Alfie or JT? Love the passion.”
      The comparisons to Terry led to the former club captain praising centre-back Gilchrist.
      He wrote on social media: “I f*****g love this.”
      In another post, Terry added: “Delighted for Alfie. Congratulations mate.”
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      Gilchrist has captained several of Chelsea’s youth-teams throughout his years at the club.
      And Terry, who has coached the player, previously revealed he thinks the wonderkid has a huge future ahead of him, saying: “He’s a really really good player.
      “He’s got an unbelievable attitude. He’s been at the club since the age of eight.
      “He performs so well on a daily basis, does everything right. I think he’s got a good chance.
      “I think Alfie’s next step is to go on loan next season and then you should see how he does.”
      John Terry believes Gilchrist has a ‘good chance’ at becoming a Chelsea regularCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Chelsea hero Noni Madueke reveals exact conversation with Conor Gallagher before scoring crucial penalty against Palace

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      NONI MADUEKE has revealed what he told Conor Gallagher before scoring his penalty winner against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.The Blues winger was Chelsea’s hero in their 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge.
      Noni Madueke revealed what he told Connor Gallagher before he took the penalty against Crystal PalaceCredit: Reuters
      Madueke’s spot-kick secured Chelsea a 2-1 victory on Wednesday nightCredit: Getty
      Chelsea opened up the scoring against Palace with Mykhailo Mudryk’s early goal.
      Then Michael Olise’s first-half stoppage time effort got his side back level.
      But Olise’s foul on Madueke inside the box in the dying minutes of the match saw the Blues awarded a penalty.
      After VAR confirmed the decision, the winger confidently grabbed the ball and assured Gallagher that he would score from 12 yards to snatch the three points.
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      Speaking to Chelsea’s official channel after the win, Madueke said: “It was always gonna be mine, I’m confident, confident from the spot so yeah.
      “I just told him Gallagher don’t worry I’ll score.
      “I scored one earlier this season against AFC Wimbledon. So when I saw the VAR give the penalty, there was no doubt in my mind that I would take it.”
      Madueke has had a tough campaign under Mauricio Pochettino after struggling with muscle injuries since the start of term.
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      But the England U21 star is ready to make an “impact” when he is next called up by the Argentinian.
      He continued: “It’s been a stop-start campaign for me. I’ve had little niggles, little injuries, things that haven’t quite gone my way.
      “I’m happy to have an impact off the bench today and whether I start the next game – or have the same impact off the bench – is up to the manager.”
      The former PSV star moved to West London in January but only bagged one goal last season – in a 3-1 defeat against Arsenal.
      With just 10 appearances this season, mostly from the bench, the strike against Palace was his first league goal of the campaign.
      He now has two goals across all competitions this term, both from the penalty spot. More

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      Chelsea ‘complete first January transfer signing’ for little-known 17-year-old as fans ask ‘are we running a daycare?’

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      CHELSEA have signed wonderkid Pape Daouda Diong, according to reports.The Blues are wasting no time in the January transfer market and have a deal in place for the midfielder before the window officially opens.
      Pape Daouda Diong is set to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Diong, 17, will join from Senegalese club AF Darou Salam.
      He won’t be able to play for Chelsea until he turns 18 in the summer, claims Fabrizio Romano.
      Diong was spotted in the stands at Stamford Bridge last week as Chelsea beat Newcastle on penalties in the Carabao Cup.
      He was sat alongside Kendry Paez, 16, who agreed to join the Blues for £17.5million in the summer but can’t play until 2025.
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      Diong reportedly caught the eye of the club at the Under-17s World Cup for Senegal.
      The player has already been compared to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira.
      Diong is the most recent wonderkid to sign for Chelsea and fans have questioned the transfer strategy.
      One said: “Are we running a daycare?”
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      Another added: “We have signed a kid again when we should be looking at established players to compliment the young kids we already have.”
      A third reacted: “This club don’t want to rest in signing players.”
      Others were more positive, saying: “The project is in full motion, let’s have him.” More

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      Man Utd star ‘NOT going to AFCON’ in order to seal January transfer move despite talks over new deal being ‘underway’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Hannibal Mejbri is NOT heading to the Africa Cup of Nations in January, according to reports.That is because the Tunisian midfielder, 20, will use the start of 2024 to search for a loan move away from Old Trafford.
      Hannibal Mejbri is looking to seal a loan move away from Old Trafford in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Hannibal has already been capped 27 times for his country since making his debut in 2021.
      But he was not included in Tunisia’s squad for their World Cup qualifiers in November.
      And according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, he will miss the Africa Cup of Nations – which gets underway in Ivory Coast on January 13.
      Hannibal has made 10 appearances for Man Utd so far this season – four of which have been starts.
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      His first goal for the Red Devils’ senior side came in September in a 3-1 defeat to Brighton.
      Now he is set to search for more game time amid interest from three European clubs – while talks over a new deal with Man Utd get underway.
      The trio of sides monitoring Hannibal are Sevilla, Lyon and Freiburg.
      The midfielder, whose Man Utd deal runs until the end of the season with the option of an additional year, spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Championship side Birmingham.
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      He played 41 games for the Blues, scoring one goal and providing six assists.
      After returning to Old Trafford in the summer, he did not feature until he came off the bench to score against Brighton.
      That cameo earned him back-to-back starts against Burnley in the Premier League and Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.
      But he has played just 15 minutes of league football since September. More

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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hints at huge tactical change as he reveals new position for captain Martin Odegaard

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      ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has hinted at a huge tactical change that could see Martin Odegaard play in a deeper midfield position.The skipper has been crucial for the Gunners this term, and has been at his best further back lately.
      Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted at a position change for captain Martin OdegaardCredit: Getty
      Odegaard who usually plays a more attacking role could play a defensive positionCredit: Alamy
      Odegaard, who signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal in September, has made an impressive start this term.
      In his 23 appearances, the skipper has scored seven goals across all competitions.
      But in those games, the Norwegian who typically plays in an attacking position, has proved himself useful closer to the back four.
      Ahead of Arsenal’s clash against West Ham on Thursday night, Arteta hinted he could stay further back.
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      He said: “Well there are certain games that require certain things from certain players.
      “We have used Martin to accommodate the needs of the team to make us better against certain behaviours and challenges that the opponents put for us. That’s a big quality of his.
      “He also the defensive part which I’m really impressed with and I’m really happy with that because it’s a part of the game that we want to transform and keep evolving.”
      Since the departure of Granit Xhaka and the absence of Thomas Partey due to injury, Odegaard has taken over the defensive roles they both provided.
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      And he has seemed to excel in his new role in the victories against Wolves, Brentford and Brighton.
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      Starting 15 of his 16 league appearances this term, the Norway captain will be expected to lead his side at the Emirates on Thursday evening.
      The Gunners, who currently sit second in the league, must secure a win against the Hammers if they are to go ahead of frontrunners Liverpool.
      Their last match ended in a draw with the Reds in which boss Jurgen Klopp blasted Odegaard, who clearly struck the ball with his hand after Trent Alexander Arnold’s free-kick deflected.
      Liverpool were denied a penalty, sparking an uproar amongst players and fans. More