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      Chelsea ‘keen on Bundesliga superstar as long-term Thiago Silva replacement and defender has release clause in contract’

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      CHELSEA are keen on Bundesliga superstar Jonathan Tah to be Thiago Silva’s long-term replacement.The Blues veteran’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season as Mauricio Pochettino’s side are on the hunt to find another centre-back.
      Chelsea are set to find a Thiago Silva replacement as his contract expires at the end of the termCredit: AFP
      The Blues have their eye on Bayern Leverkusen defender Jonathan TahCredit: Getty
      Silva, 39, is renowned as one of the best defenders in the Premier League.
      The Brazilian has made 137 appearances for Chelsea across four seasons after moving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
      But with his contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire next summer, the centre-back’s future at the club is uncertain.
      The West London side will be short of defensive options if Silva departs, as Trevoh Chalobah’s Chelsea spell comes to an end too.
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      And BILD reporter Christian Falk has confirmed the Blues have their eye on Bayern Leverkusen defender Tah.
      He tweeted: “TRUE ✅ Chelsea is interested in centre-back Jonathan Tah (27) of Bayer Leverkusen.
      “Tah has a release clause in his contract (til 2025). He could be the successor of Thiago Silva (39). New Agent of Tah: Pini Zahavi.”
      And according to Transfermarkt the 6ft 5in centre-back is valued at £17million.
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      The 27-year-old has been a key player at the German side but his contract has a release clause in place until 2025.
      Since 2015, when he joined from Hamburg in the second division, Tah has been one of the most impressive defenders in the Bundesliga.
      He has made 321 appearances for Leverkusen who are in fine form to secure the league title to dethrone last year’s winners Bayern Munich.
      Leverkusen will be eager to tie him down with another deal but if they can’t agree terms over a new contract they risk losing their star defender. More

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      The little-known rule that allowed unusual kit clash in Luton vs Arsenal game leaving fans baffled

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      THE Premier League’s computer system allowed an unusual kit clash at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday night.Eagle-eyed viewers spotted that Luton and Arsenal appeared to be wearing virtually identical shorts.
      Some fans complained of a kit clash during the gameCredit: Rex
      Luton’s black shorts looked no different on TV from the similar colours worn by the Gunners.
      With Luton wearing orange shirts and socks and Arsenal dressed in mainly yellow, the two strips were surprisingly closely aligned.
      Normal regulations impose strict kit rules to prevent match officials, spectators or TV viewers being confused.
      But League rules DO allow teams to wear the same colour shorts or socks if there is “sufficient contrast” across the kits.
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      The strips worn in Tuesday night’s seven-goal thriller passed those requirements after being run through Prem software.
      That technology has been designed to ensure the kits selected for any match are “identifiably different colours” and also to determine the “best possible kit combination” for any match.
      Some fans online expressed difficulty with telling the kits apart.
      One wrote on X: “I feel our away kits clash with Luton’s orange kit more than our blue/green third. Would like to see us wear it more.”
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      Another wrote: “Luton Vs Arsenal is possibly the worst combination of kits I’ve ever seen…”
      Another wrote about the clash: “Absolutely criminal, especially the shorts!”
      While a fourth said: “Luton vs Arsenal is a shorts clash.” More

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      What do the dashes mean above Premier League team names on Amazon Prime Video?

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      THIS midweek’s Premier League fixtures are being broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.And during their coverage of top-flight games, eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a slight change to the scoreboards – but what is the reason behind it?
      Fans first noticed the new feature during Wolves’ match against BurnleyCredit: PRIME VIDEO
      What do the dashes mean above Premier League team names on Amazon Prime Video?
      Amazon Prime Video have added the dashes above team names so viewers can track each side’s remaining substitutes.
      Fans first noticed the new feature during Wolves’ 1-0 home win against Burnley in the Premier League on December 5th.
      The tracker shows five dashes above each team – with the number of dashes reducing by one every time a substitution is made.
      This aids the viewer’s experience to keep informed of all the ongoing in the game, especially if you join the action late on.
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      How to watch the Premier League on Amazon Prime Video?

      Amazon Prime subscribers can watch selected live Premier League games via the Prime Video app or website.
      You can download the app to your smart TV, smartphone, and game consoles.
      If you are not already an Amazon Prime member, you can subscribe for £8.99 per month or £95 for the full year.

      Can I watch the Premier League on Amazon Prime Video for FREE?
      Amazon Prime offers a 30-day FREE trial as long as you haven’t created an Amazon account within the last 12 months.
      Head to Amazon.co.uk for more details. More

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      Distraught Arsenal fans say ‘this is the worst time to lose him’ after key player is ruled out with injury

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      ARSENAL fans are distraught after finding out Takehiro Tomiyasu will be out of action over the jammed-pack Christmas period.The full-back limped off in the closing stages in the Gunner’s 2-1 win against Wolves after sustaining a calf injury.
      Arsenal’s Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to be sidelined for the next monthCredit: PA
      Tomiyasu sustained a calf injury in the Gunner’s 2-1 win against WolvesCredit: Getty
      There was hope Tominyasu would be passed fit to feature at the Premier League clash against Luton on Tuesday night but was left out of the squad altogether.
      Mikel Arteta confirmed the Japanese international’s blow after their last-minute 4-3 win thanks to Declan Rice.
      He said: “We had a scan and it’s not good news.
      “He’s got an injury in his calf and he’s going to be out for a while.”
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      And fans are gutted to hear the devasting news and it is reported that a best-case scenario for recovery is 3-4 weeks for the defender.
      One supporter said: “So upset by this man… The man was just starting to take a place in the eleven & he gets an injury.”
      Another added: “Worst possible time to lose him as well ffs. Gws.”
      A third put: “We are a Ben White injury away from playing Cedric Soares in a title race.”
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      While a fourth said: “We’re very very close to having Cedric start a game for us.”
      With Jurrien Timber and Thomas Partey already out Arteta’s only fit senior defensive options are Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, William Saliba, Gabriel, Jakub Kiwior and Cedric Soare.
      Tomiyasu had only just reached his form again as he was sidelined at the end of last term after suffering a brutal knee injury.
      He had been covering for both White and Oleksandr Zinchenko as they returned to full fitness making him a valuable member of Arteta’s squad.
      But luckily for the Spaniard White has started to reach his form again after an injury concern meaning Arsenal are covered at right-back.
      However, the Gunners have a busy festive period as they have six fixtures across December.
      This includes a Champions League group stage showdown with PSV Eindhoven and a clash with top spot contenders Liverpool. More

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      Man Utd star Jadon Sancho handed huge blow as ‘European giants back out of January move due to transfer concern’

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      JUVENTUS are set to reject the chance to sign Jadon Sancho, according to reports.The exiled winger is on the lookout for a new club after his public spat with Erik ten Hag.
      Jadon Sancho could leave Manchester United reacts this winterCredit: Alamy
      Sancho claimed in a now deleted social media post that he has been made a “scapegoat” by his manager after he was left out the squad for a trip to Arsenal in September.
      The 23-year-old has since refused to apologise and has therefore been banished from training and can’t even use the same facilities as his team-mates.
      There has been reports that Juventus could offer Sancho an escape route with United keen to sell.
      However, new claims from Tuttosport say that the Italian side have decided to back out of a January move.
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      This is supposedly because Sancho will cost too much.
      Juventus would rather prioritise a deal for Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi.
      But their Serie A rivals do not want to let their main man go during the season.
      Attention could then turn to Shakhtar Donetsk’s Georgiy Sudakov instead.
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      Recent reports state that Sancho is training well on his own and hopes to be loaned out this winter.
      A Saudi Arabian club or a return to the Bundesliga, where he impressed at Borussia Dortmund, could be his most likely destination. More

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      Best XI of transfers on cards for January including Toney to Arsenal, Osimhen to Chelsea and Todibo to Man Utd

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      WITH injury crises hitting multiple clubs and teams beginning to take a look at the business end of the season, the rumour mill is in full effect.We’re expecting a busy period of transfer spending in the Premier League with several top clubs unafraid to splash the cash in January.
      Ivan Toney could move for £100million in JanuaryCredit: PA
      Victor Osimhen would cost even moreCredit: Reuters
      Here’s a look at the best players being lined up for moves…
      David de Gea
      De Gea has resisted offers from Saudi Arabia and the MLS as he bides his time on choosing his next club.
      The former-Manchester United stopper became a free agent in the summer after United were unwilling to extend his £350,000-a-week contract and has remained without a club ever since.
      Newcastle and Barcelona are now set to battle it out to sign De Gea in January with both teams experiencing long term injuries to their first-choice goalkeepers.
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      David de Gea has been linked with a move to Newcastle and BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Denzel Dumfries
      Dumfries starred for Inter as they battled their way to last year’s Champions League final.
      Calciomercato have reported that Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are set to battle it out for the £43.5m rated right-back this January – with Spurs prepared to offer Emerson Royal to Inter as part of a deal.
      Dumfries has been linked with a move to several Premier League clubsCredit: AFP
      Jean-Clair Todibo
      Todibo is one of the French national team’s most highly-rated defenders and is hotly tipped for a move in January.
      The centre-back is rated at £39million with United the favourites to sign him due to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS owning Nice.
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      Spurs and Liverpool also reportedly hold an interest in the 23-year-old.
      Manchester United and Spurs are set to battle it out for Jean-Clair TodiboCredit: Alamy
      Antonio Silva
      Antonio Silva has become a stalwart at the heart of Benfica’s defence despite only being 20 years old.
      The centre-back has an £85million release clause in his contract that Manchester United are reportedly willing to meet.
      Silva has become a rock at the back for Benfica despite being 20-years-oldCredit: AFP
      Alphonso Davies
      The Canadian is arguably the best left-back in the world and tearing it up for Bayern this season but could leave Bavaria soon.
      The defender is unhappy with Bayern’s latest contract offer according to Bild and has Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City willing to better their offer.
      Alphonso Davies is one of the best left-backs in the worldCredit: Getty
      Jota
      Al-Ittihad’s Jota has experienced a difficult time in the Saudi League after being left out of the first team squad by Nuno Esperito Santo.
      The ex-Celtic winger reportedly fancies a reunion with former manager Ange Postecoglou at Spurs but the Aussie is still weighing up a move.
      Jota and Postecoglou could reunite in JanuaryCredit: PA
      Douglas Luiz
      Douglas Luiz has starred for Aston Villa this season with the Villans currently sitting in fourth.
      Arsenal are long-term admirers of the midfielder and are keen to pair him with Declan Rice in their midfield.
      Arsenal are long-term admirers of Douglas LuizCredit: Getty
      Joao Palhinha
      Another midfielder Arsenal are looking at pairing Declan Rice with is Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.
      The Portuguese midfielder narrowly missed out on a move to Bayern Munich on September’s deadline day and the Germans are likely to reignite their interest.
      The midfielder could reignite his move to BayernCredit: AP
      Pedro Neto
      Pedro Neto was electric for Wolves this season prior to his injury, bagging one goal and eight assists in his ten Premier League appearances.
      Arsenal are long-term admirers of the winger and could look to bring them in as they look to win the Premier League title this year.
      Arsenal have tracked Pedro Neto since before his move to WolvesCredit: Getty
      Ivan Toney
      With Ivan Toney’s gambling ban set to end on January 17 a number of Premier League teams are falling over themselves to sign the £100million-rated forward.
      Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs are the current front-runners for the 27-year-old’s signature.
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      Ivan Toney is nearing his return from a gambling banCredit: PA
      Victor Osimhen
      Victor Osimhen was Serie A’s top scorer last season with 26 goals as Napoli romped to the league title.
      Chelsea are prepared to break the £115million transfer record that they paid for Moises Caicedo in the summer to sign Osimhen.
      Osimhen hasn’t quite replicated last season’s formCredit: Getty
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      Arsenal fans’ away day turns into chaos with limbs everywhere as man crashes through advertising board and slaps floor

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      ARSENAL fans have been left in hysterics after a clip of their supporters celebrating went viral.The Gunners maintained their spot at the top of the Premier League table with a dramatic 4-3 win over Luton last night.
      A fan slapped the floor with delightCredit: X/SabrinaArsenal
      The advertising board was crashed intoCredit: X/SabrinaArsenal
      Declan Rice netted the winning goalCredit: Alamy
      Declan Rice headed home a last-gasp winner in front of the travelling fans that went crazy as the ball hit the back of the net.
      The mass celebration sent limbs everywhere and many in the front row at Kenilworth Road moved forward to get closer to the players in front of them.
      And nothing was going to stop them as one man crashed through the advertising boards.
      As some sprinted towards their heroes on the pitch and were removed by stewards, one fan fell to the floor.
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      But he seemed completely unfazed as his celebrations carried on.
      He is seen slapping the turf in delight and punching the air while on the deck.
      Supporters found it hilarious, one said: “He’s resigned to his fate, doesn’t even look up – just making the most of it.”
      Another added: “The magic of the game.”
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      Others joked that he was hitting the ground like a wrestling referee signalling the fight was over.
      But it wasn’t just the Arsenal fans that got carried away following Rice’s goal, manager Mikel Arteta was booked in the aftermath and will now serve a one-match touchline ban. More

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      Arsenal scout USA wonderkid dubbed ‘next Thomas Muller’ as Arteta looks to add goals in January transfer window

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      ARSENAL are tracking Hajduk Split star Rokas Pukstas as they consider making the teenager their next American signing.Pukstas is an attacking midfielder who does his best work inside the box.
      Arsenal are tracking Hajduk Split and USA international Rokas PukstasCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old has been dubbed the next Thomas MullerCredit: Getty
      The USA Under-20 international has been likened to Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller for his ability to sniff out chances and fulfil a variety of roles.
      The son of a former Lithuanian Olympic athlete, he came through the Sporting Kansas City youth set-up and spent time at FC Barcelona’s only stateside academy before moving to Europe.
      Pukstas made swift progress through the Hajduk Split youth teams and impressed dozens of scouts from major clubs when he scored in last season’s UEFA Youth League semi-final win over AC Milan.
      Now an established first-team regular, the Gunners could come knocking for him next year.
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      The club keeps tabs on many talented American players with breakout potential.
      Arsenal have actively recruited from across the Pond since Arsene Wenger was in charge.
      The list of those who made North London their first stop across the Atlantic includes Daniel Karbassiyoon, Gedion Zelalem, Matt Turner and Auston Trusty.
      Karbassiyoon, who joined the Gunners in 2003, is now a senior figure in the club’s recruitment department.
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      Owner Stan Kroenke knows the marketing potential of having a current US star on the club’s books and Pukstas appears to be on the right trajectory.
      The 19-year-old scored his third goal of the campaign with an audacious near-post flick last month to give the Gunners a timely reminder of his ability ahead of the January transfer window.
      Croatian newspaper Slobodna Dalmacija reported Arsenal would have a representative at Hajduk’s game against Gorica on Saturday where the youngster performed well in a routine 3-0 home win. More