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      Arsenal ‘submit second Moises Caicedo transfer bid worth £70m but determined Brighton refuse to sell star midfielder’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly submitted a second offer worth £70million in an attempt to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.But the Seagulls are understood to be standing by their decision not to sell the Ecuadorian, 21.
      Moises Caicedo has attracted interest from both Arsenal and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Caicedo released a statement on Friday night urging Brighton to accept the Gunners’ original £60m bid.
      Chelsea had also already seen an offer worth £55m turned down by the south-coast outfit.
      Brighton responded to Caicedo’s demand by telling him to stay away from training until after the January transfer window closes on Tuesday.
      He was also informed he would play no part in their FA Cup clash with Liverpool on Sunday.
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      Now, according to The Mail, Arsenal have returned with a second offer consisting of £60m plus £10m in add-ons.
      It comes after Thomas Partey was taken off at half-time during the Gunners’ 1-0 defeat to Man City in the FA Cup on Friday .
      Brighton insist they will not sell, but reports suggest they may considering a deal at £80m.
      The young midfielder, who has been a key part of Roberto De Zerbi’s side this season, is concerned he will not be in demand in the summer if Arsenal and Chelsea turn their attention towards West Ham captain Declan Rice.
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      That’s why he took to Instagram on Friday in a desperate attempt to convince Brighton to allow him his move.
      He wrote: “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. 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.”
      Brighton sit sixth in the Premier League table and are in contention for a European place.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal are keen to bolster their squad in order to maintain their title challenge.
      And Chelsea are continuing to swoop for a host of players having already splashed nearly £200m in the January window. More

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      Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand shares hilarious story of moment he realised Roy Keane was ‘crazy’ after big-money transfer

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      RIO FERDINAND has revealed the hilarious moment he realised Roy Keane was “crazy.”That’s after the Irishman snapped at him during his first training session at Manchester United.
      Rio Ferdinand has opened up on ‘crazy’ Roy Keane at Man UtdCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Red Devils icons spent three-and-a-half years together at Old Trafford.
      And United fans would give anything to have them back in their prime.
      But Ferdinand admits he was not initially sold on working with Keane following his £30million move to United from Leeds in 2002.
      In those days, the midfielder was captain at the Theatre of Dreams and famous for his take-no-prisoners attitude.
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      Ferdinand’s British transfer record fee made him the new golden boy when he rocked up for his first training session at Carrington.
      But Keane’s “crazy” reaction to his passing gave Ferdinand cause for concern.
      The six-time Premier League winner, 44, said: “I got the ball and passed to Gary Neville, who was on my team.
      “In a normal game that was a great ball, pass to your teammate, go up the pitch.
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      “And then Keane turned around and just started going, ‘Pass it forward, take risks, you’re not at Leeds or West Ham now, you’re at Man United’.
      “I stood there and thought, ‘This guy is crazy, what’s he doing? I passed to a teammate, surely I’m doing alright’.
      “I got home later that day and thought,’This guy is nuts, how am I going to deal with him on a daily basis?’
      “And then I realised that you’ve got to take chances and that’s how I ended up playing my career, not passing the simple ball to Gary but into the strikers to make a difference.”
      Unfortunately for Ferdinand, his working relationship with Keane came to an abrupt end in November 2005 when the midfielder left United after a bust-up with Sir Alex Ferguson.
      Keane, 51, departed Old Trafford for Celtic with seven titles, four FA Cups and the 1999 Champions League.
      As for Ferdinand, he added the Champions League to his own collection in 2008, but never managed to get his hands on an FA Cup with United. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Tottenham ‘very confident’ Harry Kane will snub Spurs exit and sign new long-term contract

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      TOTTENHAM remain “very optimistic” that Harry Kane will reject a move to Manchester United or Bayern Munich in favour of signing a new long-term contract, according to reports.Kane, 29, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in recent months.
      Tottenham are confident that Kane will sign a new contractCredit: Rex
      Both Man Utd and Bayern Munich have expressed an interest in signing him in a mega money transfer when the summer window opens.
      But, Tottenham are convinced that he will stay in north London.
      According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, club chiefs are “very optimistic” that he will pen a new deal.
      Kane’s current contract expires in June 2024, but following recent talks between his agent and Tottenham, the striker is close to agreeing fresh terms.
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      The England skipper became Tottenham’s joint all-time top goalscorer on Monday when his first-half strike earned Spurs a 1-0 win at Fulham.
      He now sits level with Jimmy Greaves on 266 goals for the Lilywhites.
      Kane will have the opportunity to set a new record when Tottenham take on Preston in the FA Cup fourth round this weekend.
      Antonio Conte could put out a full-strength squad as his side look to continue their mission to end a 15-year trophy drought.
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      Tottenham new boy Arnaut Danjuma could make his first appearance for the club after joining on loan from Villarreal.
      The Dutch forward was on the verge of signing for Everton before Frank Lampard was sacked earlier this week.
      After deciding against a move to Goodison Park, Danjuma quickly agreed terms to join Spurs on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season. More

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      Man Utd flop Morgan Schneiderlin completes shock loan transfer to Australian side Western Sydney Wanderers from Nice

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      FORMER Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has completed a shock move to Western Sydney Wanderers.The 33-year-old has joined the Australian side on loan from French outfit Nice until the end of the season.
      Former Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has joined Western Sydney Wanderers on loan from NiceCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Schneiderlin joined the Red Devils in 2015 from SouthamptonCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The Frenchman was sold to Everton after just 18 months at Old TraffordCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Schneiderlin, who joined United in 2015 for £25million from Southampton, has not played a single minute for the Sir Jim Ratcliffe owned Nice this season.
      He spent just 18 months with United, but won the FA Cup during his time at Old Trafford.
      The former France international midfielder played 47 games for the Red Devils before being sold to Everton for £24m.
      He then joined Nice in the summer of 2020, but has not featured for the club this season.
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      Speaking after joining the A-League side, Schneiderlin said: “I am very excited to be here in Western Sydney with the Wanderers and I’m looking forward to starting my journey at the club.
      “I have heard lots of good things about the Wanderers and I’m really ready to get started.”
      Schneiderlin also wrote on Instagram: “Happy and excited about this new challenge in my career and in my Life!
      “I will give my best for you @wswanderersfc thanks for the warm welcome.”
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      Western Sydney Wanderers are currently third in the A-League table.
      They are six points behind leaders Melbourne City, but have played two games more than the table-toppers.
      The Wanderers are next in action on February 5th against Western United, when Schneiderlin could potentially make his debut.
      Schneiderlin began his career in France with Strasbourg before joining Southampton in 2008.
      He helped the Saints achieve promotion to the Premier League in 2012, before joining the Red Devils in 2015.
      The midfielder was also part of the France squad for the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Euros. More

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      Leicester ‘launch £20m bid for Leeds winger Jack Harrison after hijacking club’s swoop for Lyon ace Tete’

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      LEICESTER have launched a £20million bid for Leeds winger Jack Harrison, according to reports.Brendan Rodgers has been eager to bolster his squad this month in an attempt to climb the Premier League table after a poor start to the season.
      Leicester have launched a £20m bid to sign HarrisonCredit: Alamy
      The Foxes have already signed Danish defender Victor Kristiansen in a £17.5million transfer from FC Copenhagen.
      And on Friday they successfully hijacked Leeds’ pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Tete, who spent the first half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Lyon.
      Although the deal for the Brazilian is yet to be finalised, Leicester have already started to pursue their next transfer target.
      According to The Athletic, the Foxes have made an offer of £20m for Harrison.
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      The Leeds winger has less than 18 months remaining on his current contract, but Jesse Marsch is eager to offer him an extension.
      Harrison spent three seasons on loan at Elland Road from Manchester City before signing a permanent deal with the Peacocks in 2021.
      He has since made 185 appearances for Leeds.
      While Harrison could be on his way out, Leeds officials are in the process of bringing Juventus star Weston McKennie to the club.
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      The USA international will join the club on loan until the end of the season.
      Leeds will then have the opportunity to trigger his £29m buy-out clause in the summer. More

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      Sol Campbell slams Tottenham fans’ abuse over controversial Arsenal transfer and reveals wife thinks it’s ‘disgusting’

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      SOL CAMPBELL has slammed Tottenham fans for the years of abuse aimed at him following his move to Arsenal.The Englishman made the move to Arsenal after his contract at fierce rivals Tottenham had expired.
      Sol Campbell received abuse after leaving Tottenham for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Campbell has hit out at the fansCredit: Getty
      Campbell’s partner and Fiona Barratt has called the abuse ‘disgusting’Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The move was highly controversial and met with a lot of backlash from Spurs supporters.
      The former England international had to deal with years of abuse from fans.
      And now, Campbell has hit out at the fans in a recent interview with The Guardian.
      He said: “It’s almost as though people have forgotten how to be human.
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      “Wishing and hoping that someone is going to die? And you’re going to be having a party? What world are we living in?
      “I know football has its tribalism but if no one around feels that this is unacceptable … well, we’re in a really sorry place.
      “We are talking about nearly a quarter of a century [since the transfer].
      “Where are we going as human beings if someone cannot move on? I don’t think people realise how hurtful the hate and vitriol is to me.
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      “I get the situation but it’s been such a long time.”
      Campbell also revealed that his wife Fiona finds the abuse “disgusting” and that it is quite scary that the “majority of people who are doing it being white men and boys” is scary.
      And legendary Arsenal manager Wenger, has also spoken about some of the issues that Campbell faced.
      The defender even had to deal with a teasing environment when he signed for the Gunners, with his new team-mates booing him.
      Wenger told German magazine 11 Freunde: “They did that, and they also made jokes about it.
      “But the situation was really stressful for Sol and he told me afterwards how severe it became.
      “He couldn’t go to certain places for dinner or walk freely in London because of the anger of the Tottenham fans.
      Arsene Wenger has admitted that he regrets the transfer because of the impact on CampbellCredit: Getty
      “In hindsight, I’m not sure if I would sign him again bearing in mind the difficulties he faced.”
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      Despite what was going on off the pitch, Campbell and Wenger enjoyed great success with eachother.
      The duo lifted the Premier League title on two occasions – one of which as invincibles – and won three FA Cups. More

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      Erik ten Hag has his say on Harry Maguire being Man Utd’s ‘fifth choice’ centre-back and urges England star to fight

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has had his say on claims Harry Maguire is the club’s “fifth-choice” centre-back.Maguire has seen his game time limited this season owing to the strong partnership of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
      Erik ten Hag has urged Harry Maguire to fight for his spot in the squadCredit: Getty
      Maguire could feature from the start against Reading this eveningCredit: Getty
      The League Cup quarter-final against Charlton was the last time Maguire played significant minutes
      When either of the pair has not played, the likes of Victor Lindelof or full-back Luke Shaw have been preferred in the position ahead of Maguire in some recent games.
      But the United manager rebuked the claim of him being fifth in the pecking order and urged the England defender to fight for his place in the team.
      He told reporters: “He’s not our fifth choice. Harry has to fight for his position and things can change — sometimes also really quickly.
      “I think he is making progress and it’s up to him now.”
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      Shaw missed the Carabao Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest and remains 50-50 for the FA Cup clash against Reading tonight.
      This means Ten Hag has no natural left-sided centre halves asides from Martinez – who he will doubtless want to give a rest where he can.
      This means Maguire could step back into the left-sided role despite being deployed more typically on the right this season.
      Alternatively, Lindelof could simply be swapped into the left-sided role instead, though he prefers to play on the right side too.
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      Further up the pitch, compatriot Jadon Sancho is “improving” after returning to first-team training following a prolonged absence.
      On the 22-year-old’s return, Ten Hag said: “He is training with the team & we will see [when he can return to play minutes].
      “He’s improving, he’s making steps & we will make the decision after the training.”
      Should he feature at all, Sancho will more likely see a cameo from the bench than from the start of the clash at Old Trafford. More

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      Sporting ‘want shock Hector Bellerin transfer if Pedro Porro joins Spurs with ex-Arsenal man struggling at Barcelona’

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      SPORTING LISBON are reportedly eyeing up Barcelona full-back Hector Bellerin as a replacement for Tottenham target Pedro Porro.The former Arsenal man, 27, has started just five games for the Catalan giants since joining from Real Betis in the summer.
      Hector Bellerin has failed to make any real impact since joining BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He has already been linked with a move to Jose Mourinho’s Roma.
      But according to The Athletic, Sporting are now “exploring the possibility” of acquiring Bellerin if their wingback Porro leaves for Spurs.
      Antonio Conte’s men are keen to get a £40milion deal over the line for the 23-year-old Spaniard, although no agreement has yet been reached.
      Meanwhile, Bellerin is understood to be “open” to joining Sporting should such a deal materialise.
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      His contract is set to expire with Barcelona in the summer.
      Sporting have been linked with Brighton man Tariq Lamptey, 22, as a replacement for Porro.
      But the Seagulls’ reluctance to let the Ghanaian international go has forced the Portuguese club to look elsewhere.
      And while Sporting are keen on Bellerin, they are yet to contact Barcelona about a potential move.
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      If Porro does leave, he will leave a big void to fill in the Sporting team.
      His superb performances saw him receive a Spain cap in 2021.
      And he has been sensational for Sporting so far this season, contributing three goals and 11 assists in 25 matches.
      Two of his best displays came against Tottenham in the Champions League, before Sporting failed to qualify through the group. More