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      Chelsea set to make another signing AFTER transfer window ends with £6m deal for Jimmy-Jay Morgan, 17, from Southampton

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      CHELSEA are set to sign teenage wonderkid Jimmy-Jay Morgan from Southampton – after the transfer window has closed. The Blues have agreed to pay a staggering £6million plus add-ons for the striker born in 2006.
      Graham Potter is bringing in another star for the futureCredit: Getty
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Stamford Bridge club have struck a deal with Saints for the 17-year-old, pipping a host of clubs including Leeds to his signature.
      Morgan is expected to put pen to paper on a three-year in West London after undergoing a medical today.
      The teenager will link up with the Chelsea academy again to continue his development, despite being on the fringes of the Saints first team.
      He first joined the youth set-up aged eight but left for Southampton due to the travel between his home and the club’s Cobham training ground.
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      Morgan proved his class in front of goal with 27 strikes for the Southampton Under-16s last season – and a further 13 for the U18s.
      This term he was up to six goals and five assists in 13 youth games.
      Southampton youth coach Louis Carey said the rising star is “one of the best” finishers he had witnessed at the academy.
      New manager Nathan Jones added: “A fantastic player with a bright future if he picks the right choices and people working with him handle him well.”
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      Morgan appeared for the Saints’ U21s in the EFL Trophy earlier this season.
      And he was selected in the first-team squads for the Carabao Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday in November and then the FA Cup victory at Crystal Palace last month.
      Morgan is understood to have rejected an offer for a first professional contract at Southampton, where he had 18 months left on his current deal, before leaving for Chelsea.
      He follows in the moves made by goalkeeper Eddie Beach and forward Tyler Dibling, who both moved from Southampton to the Blues last summer – although the latter returned due to homesickness.
      On the international stage, Morgan has a prolific record of six goals in seven games for England U17s – including back-to-back braces against Georgia and Israel in European U17 Championship qualifying.
      The teenage talent becomes Chelsea’s ninth winter signing – and takes the spending by Todd Boehly for the window beyond £330m.
      Almost a third of that went on the £107m British transfer fee paid to Benfica for Enzo Fernandez.
      Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke have also linked up with Graham Potter’s squad.
      Malo Gusto joined from Lyon but has been loaned back for the remainder of the season while Joao Felix arrived on a temporary switch from Atletico Madrid in a bonkers January transfer window.
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      News of Morgan heading to Chelsea comes 24 hours after Jude Soonsup-Bell left the club.
      The 19-year-old forward signed a three-year deal with Tottenham. More

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      Best XI of free transfers your club can snap up for nothing from today including former record Premier League signing

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      THERE are plenty of free transfer still available for YOUR club to snap up.And these guys could definitely do a good job.
      This free agent XI would give any team a run for their money
      The transfer window slammed shut yesterday as the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United wrapped up big deals.
      However, free agents are still able to sign for teams.
      And there are plenty of recognisable names hoping someone takes a chance on them.
      Here, SunSport looks at the best XI of free transfer available…
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      Raul Gudino is an imposing goalie at 6ft 5inCredit: Getty
      GK – RAUL GUDINO, 26
      A former Porto youngster, the Mexico international made his name in his homeland with giants Guadalajara.
      He spent the last six months with MLS side Atlanta.
      And at 6ft 5in is a formidable presence between the sticks.
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      Santiago Arias has been linked with Man UtdCredit: EPA
      RB – SANTIAGO ARIAS, 31
      The Colombia star boasts a number of big teams from his career, including Atletico Madrid, Sporting Lisbon and PSV Eindhoven.
      Arias most recently played on loan at Granada.
      And he was linked with Manchester United last summer.
      Nikola Maksimovic was once regarded as a top promising defenderCredit: AFP or licensors
      CB – NIKOLA MAKSIMOVIC, 31
      Former Napoli and Torino star once regarded as one of Europe’s top upcoming centre-backs.
      Saw a move to Roma fall through last year but hopes to land a top gig again.
      Eliaquim Mangala was the Premier League’s most expensive defender at Man CityCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      CB – ELIAQUIM MANGALA, 31
      Became the most expensive defender in Premier League history when he joined Man City from Porto for £42million in 2014.
      Has since starred at Valencia and Everton, with his most recent spell coming at Saint Etienne.
      Danny Rose has starred for several top English sidesCredit: Getty
      LB – DANNY ROSE, 32
      Ex-England star racked up 214 appearances for Tottenham while also enjoying Premier League spells at Sunderland, Newcastle and Watford.
      Top flight return is uncertain but is attracting interest from several Championship sides.
      Tom Carroll was once hailed as the new Luka ModricCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CM – TOM CARROLL, 30
      Another former Spurs man who was once tipped as the next Luka Modric.
      He’s been out of the game since leaving Ipswich Town, and previously enjoyed spells with Swansea and QPR.
      Alejandro Pozuelo has recently been playing in the USACredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CM – ALEJANDRO POZUELO, 31
      Most recently starred for David Beckham’s Inter Miami but could not secure long-term contract with Americans.
      Once of Swansea City, the Spaniard also played for Real Betis and Genk before moving to USA with Toronto.
      Hatem Ben Arfa remains a fan favourite despite his advancing yearsCredit: Getty
      RW – HATEM BEN ARFA, 35
      The legendary former Newcastle man is still going and was playing for French giants Lille last year.
      Despite never realising his full potential, the veteran is a football icon and would certainly bring the headlines for his new side.
      Isco was still playing for Real Madrid this time last yearCredit: AP
      AM – ISCO, 30
      Once one of Europe’s top No10s, his fall from grace has been astounding.
      Booted from Real Madrid, he failed to impress at Sevilla and saw a move to Union Berlin fall through yesterday.
      Jese Rodriguez never lived up to his potentialCredit: PA:Press Association
      LW – JESE RODRIGUEZ, 29
      Another former wonderkid who never lived up to his full billing.
      Despite playing for Real Madrid, PSG and even Stoke, he is without a club after leaving Turkish side Ankaragucu.
      Artem Dzyuba was a goal machine at ZenitCredit: Getty
      ST – ARTEM DZYUBA, 34
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      Free-scoring Russian striker has struggled since leaving his beloved Zenit St Petersburg, playing just four times for Adana Demirspor.
      Was linked with Rangers last month and is also reportedly on radar of Belgian giants Anderlecht. More

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      Man Utd Premier League title winner makes transfer return to first club aged 33 as former side hail ‘world-class’ star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Shinji Kagawa has rejoined childhood club Cerezo Osaka after a successful career in Europe.Kagawa, 33, returned to his homeland after a short stint at Sint-Truiden with his career seemingly coming full circle.
      Ex-Manchester United ace Shinji Kagawa returned to Cerezo OsakaCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      Osaka’s website announced: “Shinji Kagawa – He’s HOME!
      “We are pleased to announce that Shinji Kagawa will join from Sint-Truiden on a permanent transfer.
      “A press conference will be held on February 11.”
      Kagawa’s former club issued a touching farewell as they described him as a “world-class player”.
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      Sint-Truiden’s sporting director Andre Pinto said: “We are honoured that such a world-class player as Kagawa has been a part of Sint-Truiden.
      “Shinji regularly showed his class during his time with us, and he was also a mentor to our young players.”
      Kagawa kicked off his professional career with Osaka in 2006 at the tender age of 17 years old and amassed a whopping total of 57 goals as well as 17 assists in 127 appearances.
      That earned the midfielder a blockbuster move to Borussia Dortmund in 2010.
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      The former Japan international won two consecutive Bundesliga titles with Dortmund in 2011 and 2012, which is when he undertook the biggest challenge of his career.
      That was when he joined United on Sir Alex Ferguson’s final year in charge.
      Kagawa won the Premier League and the Community Shield with the Red Devils in 2013.
      The Japanese star left Old Trafford just a year later, with six goals and 10 assists in 57 appearances under his belt.
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      Shinji Kagawa joined Manchester United in 2012 and spent two yearsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Kagawa returned to Dortmund and stayed for another five years, one of which he spent on loan at Besiktas.
      He then underwent short spells at Real Zaragoza, PAOK and of course Sint-Truiden. More

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      Premier League best XI of January transfers revealed including Chelsea pair and three-time Champions League winner

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      AN ASTONISHING £815million was spent by Premier League clubs on transfers in January.Big spenders Chelsea account for a large chunk of that, splashing £326m on eight players.
      Enzo Fernandez has landed in the Premier League for a British transfer record feeCredit: PA
      Three-time Champions League winner Keylor Navas has joined a newly promoted teamCredit: Getty
      While the likes of Bournemouth made more shrewd signings, bringing in some highly rated talent from across Europe.
      League leaders Arsenal, meanwhile, pinched one of Chelsea’s star men, who helped the West London club win the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
      Players who have won some of football’s biggest prizes also ended up on English shores.
      A World Cup winner joined Todd Boehly’s Blues revolution in a British transfer record.
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      While a three-time Champions League winner joined a newly promoted team hoping to stay up in the top flight at the first time of asking.
      Here’s SunSport’s best January 2023 transfer team…
      SunSport’s January 2023 best transfer XI
      Keylor Navas – Nottingham Forest
      The 36-year-old joined Nottingham Forest on loan from Paris Saint Germain.
      Navas is a three-time Champions League winner and also has three league titles to his name.
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      He will hope to dislodge on-loan star Dean Henderson.
      Pedro Porro – Tottenham
      The Spain international completed a late January transfer, which at one point looked on the brink of collapse.
      Spurs then returned to negotiations with Sporting Lisbon and thrashed out a £42m deal.
      Porro was previously on Manchester City’s books.
      Illia Zabarnyi – Bournemouth
      Bournemouth’s new owners are hoping to beat the drop and splashed the cash on the some talent.
      And 20-year-old Football Manager wonderkid Zabarnyi was snapped up from Dynamo Kyiv for £24m.
      Benoit Badiashile – Chelsea
      The Frenchman was part of Boehly’s New Year spend-up.
      Joining from Monaco for £35m, the 21-year-old has looked like a Rolls Royce of a defender next to veteran Thiago Silva.
      Solid on the ball. Imposing in the air. Lots to like.
      Victor Kristiansen – Leicester City
      Leicester have had a turbulent campaign so far and needed to dip into the transfer market.
      And so they looked into the Danish market and came back with a 20-year-old left-back for £17.5m.
      Kristiansen is an impressive Danish youth star, who already had 73 professional appearances to his name for Copenhagen.
      Jorginho – Arsenal
      Arguably the best deal of the January transfer window for just £12m.
      Arsenal couldn’t find a breakthrough in their pursuit of Moises Caicedo and instead pinched one of their rival’s main stars.
      Ex-Chelsea ace Jorginho is a Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup and Euro 2020 winner, bringing a wealth of experience to Mikel Arteta’s Prem-topping team.
      Enzo Fernandez – Chelsea
      The World Cup-winning Argentine took football by storm with his performances in Qatar last year.
      He was the young player of the tournament, and helped Lionel Messi complete football.
      Just six months on from joining Benfica for a modest fee under £20m from River Plate, 22-year-old Fernandez has completed a £107m transfer to Chelsea.
      It was a club and British transfer record.
      Joao Gomes – Wolves
      Struggling Prem side Wolves were in need of reinforcements under the new leadership of Julen Lopetegui.
      Six players were brought in, but the most impressive is 21-year-old Gomes.
      Joining from Flamengo for £15m, he will look to provide some steely determination alongside an already impressive midfield cohort of Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes and Joao Moutinho.
      Mykhailo Mudryk – Chelsea
      The first Ukrainian wonderkid to end up in the Prem last month, followed by Zabarnyi.
      Mudryk, 22, joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk for £88m.
      His debut was more than impressive at Anfield, nearly breaking the deadlock after a mazy run.
      Cody Gakpo – Liverpool
      One of the World Cup’s stars, scoring three for Holland in their run to the quarter-finals.
      Gakpo joined Liverpool from PSV for £45m, and is seen as one of the bargains of the window.
      Racked up a few appearances for Liverpool since joining, but he is yet to find the back of the net.
      Antoine Semenyo – Bournemouth
      Joined from Championship outfit Bristol City for just £10.5m.
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      Semenyo, 23, featured at the World Cup for Ghana, and has finally made the switch to the top flight.
      Quick and a strong finisher. More

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      Everton vs Arsenal: Table-topping Gunners look to open up eight-point gap on Man City against Toffees – stream, TV, odds

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      EVERTON will be hoping they get the new manager bounce when they take on Premier League leaders Arsenal THIS SATURDAY.The Toffees appointed former Burnley boss Sean Dyche as their new man in charge following the sacking of Frank Lampard.
      Sean Dyche will take charge of his first Everton match against ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Arsenal got knocked out of the FA Cup by Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      And Dyche has the pressure of leading Everton to safety who find themselves fighting for survival down in 19th spot.
      But the Merseyside outfit are set to face their toughest test with high-flying Arsenal coming to town.
      Furthermore, the Gunners will be desperate to recover from being knocked out of the FA Cup by title-hunting rivals Manchester City.
      When is Everton vs Arsenal?

      Everton’s mouthwatering match against league leaders Arsenal will take place on Saturday, February 4.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 12:30pm GMT
      Goodison Park is the allocated arena for this lunchtime encounter and it can host approximately 39,572.
      Arsenal thrashed Everton 5-1 when the sides last met in a competitive fixture.

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      What TV channel is Everton vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?

      Everton vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on BT Sport 1 in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 11:30am GMT – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Subscription members of BT Sport can stream the action live on the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
      Alternatively, read SunSport’s live blog for minute-by-minute coverage of the match.

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      What is the team news?
      Sean Dyche is set to start his stint without Andros Townsend (ACL), Nathan Patterson (knee medial), James Garner (back) and Ben Godfrey (knee sprain) who are all unavailable.
      Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta will be sweating over the fitness of Thomas Partey who had to be replaced at half-time against Manchester City with a rib issue.
      Emile Smith Rowe is also a doubt having been left out of the FA Cup squad altogether.
      And Gabriel Jesus, Mohamed Elneny and Reiss Nelson have definitely been ruled out courtesy of long-term injuries.
      However, fans could get to see Jorginho get his first run out in Arsenal colours.
      Latest odds

      Everton 15/2
      Draw 18/5
      Arsenal 2/5

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      Frank Lampard spotted for first time since Everton sacking as Chelsea legend and wife Christine go for lunch at The Ivy

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      FRANK LAMPARD has been spotted for the first time since his sacking as Everton manager.The England legend, 44, was axed by the Toffees last Monday following the 2-0 defeat at West Ham.
      Frank Lampard is back in London after his Everton sackingCredit: BackGrid
      The Chelsea legend went out for lunch with wife Christine in ChelseaCredit: BackGrid
      Lamps opted for a black beanie and gilet for the trip to The IvyCredit: BackGrid
      And he is now back in London as he headed out for lunch with his wife Christine.
      The pair were spotted heading to The Ivy in Chelsea Garden in West London.
      Dad-of-four Lampard was wrapped up in a black gilet jacket and beanie hat with white Nike trainers.
      Christine, who is mum to two of Frank’s kids and step-mum to the other two, opted for a long camel-coloured coat with black trousers and pumps and a Chanel bag.
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      The couple have been married for seven years but spent most of 2022 at opposite ends of the country with Lamps on Merseyside and Christine with the kids in London.
      Lampard saw his time at Goodison Park terminated after less than a year in charge following a miserable run of results.
      Everton were joint bottom of the Premier League with just one win in his last 12 games.
      Lampard knew his time was up as soon as the full-time whistle blew at the London Stadium and said his goodbyes to his backroom team before the fateful phone call from owner Farhad Moshiri 48 hours later.
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      The former Derby and Chelsea boss – who was succeeded by Sean Dyche – broke his silence on Instagram last Thursday to send a message to the Everton fans.
      He said: “Coming in to Everton last year I knew we were in a tough moment and I will always be proud of the incredible work and support from everyone involved to keep the team in the Premier League last season.
      “Thanks to everybody that played their part as the whole club came together. I will never forget the incredible night against Palace that we shared.
      “I want to thank all Evertonians for the welcome that you gave to myself, my staff, and my family.
      “It truly is a special club with a huge heart, and an incredible history.
      “I’m disappointed that we couldn’t achieve more together and wish all the players and everyone at Everton FC the very best for the future.”
      ‘LOVE TO BE BACK’
      As revealed by SunSport, Lampard is plotting a comeback to a top-flight dugout as soon as possible – but a move abroad could be on the cards.
      A source said: “Frank is devastated at how things worked out at Everton. He loved the club, and he loved the fans – and he dearly wanted to make things work.
      “He worked tirelessly to try and achieve that. He accepts he came up short but, at the same time, he thinks the whole experience will only make him stronger as a manager.
      “He is 100 per cent looking to the future. He will take a holiday, reflect, but would love to be back in the game soon.
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      “A move abroad to somewhere like Spain, Holland, Germany or even America really appeals to Frank. He thinks he needs a fresh start to reset.
      “The last two jobs – Chelsea and Everton – have come with a hell of a lot of baggage so he’d like to be at the helm of a club with less issues off the pitch.”
      Lampard was given the boot after a torrid run of resultsCredit: PA
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      Enzo Fernandez’s Chelsea shirt number ‘leaked’ – but £107m midfielder looks set to miss out on two favourites

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ has been given his new Chelsea shirt number – after missing out on his two favourites. The 2022 World Cup winning Argentine has completed his dream move to Chelsea after a late deadline day deal.
      Enzo Fernandez has signed for Chelsea in a British record £107million dealCredit: PA
      He is set to become the most expensive Premier League signing ever at £107million ahead of his official unveiling.
      But Fernandez looks to have missed out on his favoured No13, which he wore at both River Plate and Benfica.
      He even used the number in his social media accounts but unfortunately Chelsea’s fourth-choice stopper Marcus Bettinelli occupies that jersey.
      Fernandez wears No24 for Argentina but again star right-back Reece James already has that for the Blues.
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      Fortunately for the new man, the No5 shirt is now vacant after Jorginho left in a shock deal to London rivals Arsenal.
      And leaked images online have revealed that is the exact option that Fernandez has gone for.

      Jorginho inherited the jersey from Kurt Zouma, who had taken it off Chelsea legend Michael Essien when he left in 2014.
      Fernandez, 22, had a medical in Lisbon on Tuesday but talks stalled over the payment structure.
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      Eventually, an agreement was met and he signed an EIGHT-AND-A-HALF year contract, which will run until June 2031.
      The deal eclipses the £100m Manchester City spent on Aston Villa’s Jack Grealish in 2021.
      And it takes Chelsea’s outlay over the last two windows to a colossal £602m when add-ons and loan fees are included.
      Enzo Fernandez’s Chelsea shirt number will be 5Credit: Twitter More

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      Marcel Sabitzer’s agent warns Man Utd midfielder can be ‘unpleasant’ but is a ‘killer’

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      MARCEL SABITZER’S agent has warned Manchester United that new signing Marcel Sabitzer can be “unpleasant” when he’s not playing.But the star from Bayern Munich is a “killer” when he gets going on the field.
      Man Utd have been told Marcel Sabitzer is ‘unpleasant’ when not playingCredit: Getty
      Sabizter, 28, completed a shock deadline day move to Old Trafford after United discovered Christian Eriksen would be sidelined until May.
      The versatile midfielder is likely to slot straight in the side next to Casemiro.
      But Sabitzer can also operate further forward or on the wing.
      It means Erik ten Hag will be tempted to thrust him straight into the action tonight against Nottingham Forest.
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      And the Dutchman is sure to heed warnings from Sabitzer’s agent about the Austrian’s expectations over game time.
      Roger Wittmann helped to negotiate his client’s move to the Red Devils.
      But he admits Sabitzer can be “unpleasant” if he’s left to rot on the bench.
      The former RB Leipzig captain will be eager to express himself on the field as soon as possible.
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      And Wittmann adds Sabitzer turns into a “killer” when he gets the chance to play for his side.
      Wittmann said: “He’s the most unpleasant person to be around when he’s not playing.
      “He hates it when he loses. That’s the bottom line. Character-wise, the kid is a killer.
      “That’s what players who always want to win look like.” More