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      People are just realising why Joao Cancelo wears No7 at Man City… but he’s set to be denied number at Bayern Munich

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      JOAO CANCELO has been wearing the No7 shirt at Manchester City because of his mother, but won’t be allowed to don that number at Bayern Munich.Cancelo looks set to complete a shock loan move to Bayern until the end of the season after falling out of favour at City.
      Manchester City star Joao Cancelo is set to join Bayern Munich on loanCredit: AFP
      Joao Cancelo has been wearing the No7 shirt at Manchester City because of his mumCredit: Getty
      The versatile full-back, though, won’t get to extend a rather strange tradition that has seen him wear a “special” shirt number usually reserved for attacking players.
      That is because former Arsenal ace Serge Gnabry has been wearing it for years at the Allianz Arena.
      The Portugal international has been choosing the No7 jersey throughout most of his career because of his mum.
      The 28-year-old revealed recently that it is mother’s favourite number and it also marks the day she was born.
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      Cancelo told City’s official website during pre-season: “This is a special number for me.
      “It’s my mother’s birthday and it’s also her favourite number.
      “I decided to choose this number because I think it brings me luck and I hope it brings luck to the team too, so this year we can win many titles.”
      Cancelo wore the No7 shirt at Valencia and Inter Milan before joining Juventus in 2018.
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      That was the same year that saw Cristiano Ronaldo switching Real Madrid for Juve, and there was no way CR7 would be denied his favourite number.
      Cancelo moved to City a year later and was initially allocated the No27 shirt because Raheem Sterling already occupied his top preference.
      However, the Portuguese ace got what he wanted last summer after Sterling left for Chelsea. More

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      Tottenham target Nicolo Zaniolo forced to call police as he’s confronted by angry Roma fans after transfer request

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      TOTTENHAM transfer target Nicolo Zaniolo was forced to call the police after he was confronted by angry Roma fans.Zaniolo, 23, angered supporters after handing in a transfer request.
      Nicolo Zaniolo was chased by angry Roma fans and the police were calledCredit: Getty
      Manager Jose Mourinho confirmed that the 11-cap Italian has been asking to leave for a month and has missed the last three matchdays as a result.
      Mourinho said ahead of last weekend’s 2-1 loss to Serie A leaders Napoli: “It has been a month since the player said that he wants to leave.
      “After Spezia, I gave them a day off and an optional training session.
      “All those who didn’t play came to work and these are the ones we want.
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      “If a player tells everyone that he doesn’t want to wear the Roma shirt, I have to say that he stays in spite of me.
      “What I can say today is that Zaniolo will not be in Naples and I focus on those who will be.”
      And according to Calciomercato, following the loss, Roma ultras gathered in front of Zaniolo’s house in the Casal Palocco area of Rome.
      The report says the angry fans sang: “S**t! If we lost it’s all your fault. Go away!”
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      Zaniolo was reportedly chased away by the angry fans and the police were called.
      The ultras quickly dispersed upon the police’s arrival.
      The playmaker’s mother, Francesca Costa, has called the hatred “excessive” after a wall in Trigoria had a message for Zaniolo which attacked her.
      Corriere Della Sera says a nasty message read: “Zaniolo executioner, your mother is a great s**t.”
      Francesca said: “Having originated all this hatred seems a little excessive to me.”
      Zaniolo has been linked with a move to the Premier League.
      Tottenham are one of many said to be keen on the Roma ace.
      Bournemouth were also rumoured to be monitoring Zaniolo’s situation, while Newcastle are said to be keen. More

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      How Chelsea could line up with Enzo Fernandez as Jorginho set to lose place if record £106m transfer completed

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      CHELSEA have not given up on signing Enzo Fernandez before the January transfer window closes. The Blues reopened talks with Benfica over the Argentine World Cup winner.
      Enzo Fernandez could be on his way to Chelsea in a record-breaking transferCredit: Getty

      They have reportedly offered the Portuguese club the full £106million release clause paid in instalments or £88m up front plus a player.
      However, a deal will need to get done quickly if Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is going to land the holding midfielder before Tuesday’s 11pm deadline.
      Should Fernandez arrive, though, it could spell bad news for Jorginho.
      The 22-year-old would be a certain starter under Graham Potter at Stamford Bridge.
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      Should everyone be fully fit, Fernandez could line up alongside N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic in a three-man midfield.
      That would then allow a devastating front three of Joao Felix, Kai Havertz and Mykhailo Mudryk.
      At the back, No1 Kepa Arrizabalaga would be shielded by a back four of Reece James, Wesley Fofana, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell.
      However, a completely different XI could see a 3-4-1-2 formation with Fernandez and Jorginho together in the middle of the park – although Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Denis Zakaria and Carney Chukwuemeka are also options.
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      Edouard Mendy could go in between the sticks with a back three of Trevoh Chalobah, Kalidou Koulibaly and Benoit Badiashile.
      Cesar Azpilicueta would be at right wing-back with either Lewis Hall or Marc Cucurella on the other side.
      That may mean Mason Mount plays in the No10 role with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined by David Datro Fofana or Raheem Sterling in attack.
      Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech as well as January additions Noni Madueke and Andrey Santos will all be battling for game time, too.
      Graham Potter may leave Jorginho out to create space in midfieldCredit: Alamy More

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      Arsenal launching THIRD Moises Caicedo transfer bid worth £75m… and are just £5m short of Brighton’s valuation

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      ARSENAL are set to launch a third bid for Brighton star Moises Caicedo.The Gunners have already seen two bids turned down by the Seagulls for the midfielder.
      Arsenal are set to bid a third time for Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Brighton have issued a hands off warning, despite the Ecuadorian making it clear that he wants to leave the club.
      Arsenal’s new bid for the player is in the region of £70million with £5m worth of add-ons.
      This would represent aclub record transfer for Arsenal, eclipsing the £72m spent on flop Nicolas Pepe.
      Brighton could be open to selling before the end of the transfer window but are holding out for £80m.
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      Mikel Arteta sees the 21-year-old international as a player that can provide quality competition to Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
      The player has been a huge part of Brighton’s impressive campaign playing in the heart of the midfield.
      His performances have also attracted interest from Chelsea and Liverpool.
      So far this season, he has played 18 times in the Premier League, scoring one goal and laying on one assist.
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      Caicedo also impressed at the World Cup in Qatar and even netted a goal in his three appearances.
      After Brighton’s FA Cup win over Liverpool on Sunday, manager Roberto De Zerbi issued a plea to convince him to stay.
      He told ITV: “Moises is a good guy.
      “We will see tomorrow and the next days what happens.
      “We hope he stays with us for the rest of the season, but this is a question for the club and Moises. 
      “Moises is a good guy. In life you can make mistakes. We will see the best solution for the club, for him and for us.”
      The player is currently staying away from the club until the end of the transfer window, as per Brighton’s orders. More

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      Arsenal agree Norwich loan transfer for Marquinhos as Trossard arrival allows Brazilian starlet to get EFL game time

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      ARSENAL have agreed to let Brazilian winger Marquinhos join Norwich on loan for the rest of the season.The 19-year-old wideman has struggled for game time since signing for the Gunners in a £3million move from Sao Paulo last summer.
      Marquinhos has failed to establish himself in Arsenal’s starting XICredit: GETTY
      The Brazilian has been sent out on loan to Championship outfit NorwichCredit: REUTERS
      Now Arsenal hope he will be able to gain regular football with the Championship promotion chasers before returning to the Emirates in the summer.
      The arrival of Leandro Trossard in an initial £21million move from Brighton means that Arsenal now have enough cover to allow Marquinhos to go.
      The raw youngster scored on his Arsenal debut in a 2-1 win against FC Zurich in the Europa League in September.
      But he has started just two more games since then and Arsenal now feel he needs to gain more first-team experience before he will be ready to challenge for a place in Mikel Arteta’s team.
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      Arsenal have been busy in the transfer market this winter – signing Trossard and defender Kiwior.
      Arteta is still keen to bring in more reinforcements before the windows closes on Tuesday.
      The Spaniard is hoping to snap up Brighton ace Moises Caicedo – who wants to leave the Amex.
      And in a bid to force a move, he wrote on Instagram: “I am grateful to Mr. Bloom and Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them.
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      “I always play football with a smile and with heart.
      “I am the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador.
      “My dream always to be the most decorated player in the history of Ecuador.
      “I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue to be successful.
      “The fans have taken me into their hearts and they will always be in my heart so I hope they can understand why I want to take up this magnificent opportunity.”
      Arsenal will be back in action on Saturday, travelling to Goodison Park to take on relegation battlers Everton. More

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      Watch Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun score 96th-MINUTE equaliser against PSG… sparking wild touchline celebrations

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN continued his strong form in Ligue 1 by snatching a last-gasp equaliser against Paris Saint-Germain. The on-loan Arsenal ace has been in great form throughout the season for Reims, with his composed finish against Lionel Messi and Co showcasing his talent.
      Folarin Balogun snatched a point with a last-gasp equaliser against PSGCredit: Getty
      The goal sparked wild celebrations from Reims’ playersCredit: Getty
      The team’s managerial staff also got involved in the on-pitch partyCredit: Reuters
      After Neymar had fired the hosts into the lead early in the second half, Reims boss Will Still rolled the dice in an effort to take some of the spoils away from the Parc des Princes.
      And it was a stroke of genius as substitute Kamory Doumbia, 19, played a delightful pass beyond the PSG defence directly into the path of Balogun in the 96th minute.
      The 21-year-old then rounded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and smashed the ball into the back of the net to spark wild Reims celebrations.
      With his goal, Balogun has now scored 11 times in Ligue 1 this season.
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      He now sits only two goals behind superstar top-scorer Kylian Mbappe, and remarkably three goals AHEAD of World Cup winner Messi.
      Arsenal did consider recalling the Englishman from his loan owing to their fears over a lack of striker cover.
      But ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, they have thus far held off – partly thanks to the great form of Eddie Nketiah in the place of Gabriel Jesus.
      His manager will be desperate to keep him at the club to help them push into the top half of the table.
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      Still himself has a remarkable Football Manager-related story before getting the job at Reims, and owing to him being put in the position without a Uefa Pro Licence he is costing his club £22,000 per game.
      However, the cost of elevating the 30-year-old Englishman from assistant manager to manager in October has proven to be worth it, with the French outfit unbeaten in 12 games.
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      Inter Milan ‘ask about shock Harry Maguire transfer from Man Utd’ after failing in Victor Lindelof approach

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      INTER MILAN are keen on signing Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, according to reports.The England centre-back has fallen down the pecking order at the Red Devils this season and could be set for a shock move away despite starring at the World Cup.
      Harry Maguire is wanted by Inter MilanCredit: PA

      The Serie A side have made an inquiry about the 29-year-old’s availability and it is believed a loan deal has been proposed.
      However, the player would like to wait until the summer to decide on his long-term future.

      The Daily Mail claim that Maguire is prepared to be patient for his chances in case injuries and suspensions become problems for manager Erik ten Hag.
      Maguire recently stressed he did not want to become a bit-part player at Man Utd.
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      Speaking after his start in the FA Cup win over Reading, he said: “I’m 29 and haven’t really been in this position in my career before.
      “I don’t want to get used to it but it is part and parcel of football. I’m pushing, training well, and when chances come, I need to take it.
      “It was two-and-a-half weeks since my last start but I’ve felt I have looked after myself.
      “I’ve been working hard in training. The lads who have been playing have been doing well. I have to be ready when my chance comes.
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      “We’re all going to be needed for the second half of the season.”
      Maguire has been in the starting XI for just 20 per cent of Premier League matches this season.
      Overall, he has played 16 times under Ten Hag with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane the first choice centre-back pairing.
      Inter are in the market for a new central defender as Milan Skriniar is reportedly close to joining Paris Saint-Germain.
      Simone Inzaghi’s team have also gone in for Maguire’s team-mate Victor Lindelof this January as a potential replacement.
      The approach was rejected by Man Utd, who are looking to keep hold of their key players with a busy fixture schedule ahead.
      The Red Devils are still going strong in all competitions this term and face many midweek games with the Europa League restarting soon, with a tough trip to Barcelona coming up.

      Inter Milan have already tried to sign Victor Lindelof this monthCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal in Moises Caicedo transfer boost as Brighton agree £5m deal for potential midfield replacement Yasin Ayari

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      ARSENAL have received a boost in their hunt for Moises Caicedo after learning Brighton are close to signing a potential replacement.The Seagulls have agreed a £5.25million fee with AIK Solna for Swedish Under-21 international Yasin Ayari.
      Yasin Ayari is set to complete a move to BrightonCredit: Getty
      It could indicate that Brighton will soften their stance on Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      And Arsenal are hoping that could still open the door for Caicedo to depart before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
      Brighton announced today that Yasin, 19, has signed a contract to 2027 after completing a medical for his move to the Amex, subject to international clearance.
      In a statement, Brighton technical director David Weir said: “Yasin is a versatile and technical midfield player, who is good on the ball and capable of playing across the midfield.
      “He’s had an impressive spell in Sweden with AIK, and we are delighted to have completed his transfer and to be welcoming him to the club.
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      “He will need time to settle here and acclimatise to the Premier League, but we are really looking forward to working with him.”
      Brighton insist that his arrival will not affect their determination to keep hold of Caicedo as Roberto De Zebri’s team look to secure European qualification for the first time in the club’s history.
      Caceido has been told to stay away from training until the transfer window closes after submitting an official transfer request at the weekend.
      He was not involved in Sunday’s FA Cup win against Liverpool, but with Alexis Mac Allister suspended after collecting five yellow cards, he could return to first-team action for Saturday’s home game against Bournemouth
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      Arsenal submitted an improved bid of £65m plus a further £5m in add-ons on Sunday evening which was immediately rejected by Brighton.
      But they are refusing to take “no” for an answer and are now contemplating going back with a club record £75m offer for the unsettled 21-year-old.
      Elsewhere, Arsenal are said to be closing in on a deal for Real Valladolid full-back Ivan Fresneda.
      Fresneda was left out of his side’s recent clash against Valencia.
      The right-back will reportedly cost the Gunners £13m. More