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      Tottenham scouting Israeli wonderkid Oscar Gloukh but face major competition from Barcelona for £8million transfer

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      TOTTENHAM are scouting Israeli wonderkid Oscar Gloukh, according to reports.The 18-year-old plays for Maccabi Tel-Aviv and is being eyed by a number of clubs across Europe.
      Tottenham and Barcelona have scouted Oscar GloukhCredit: Getty
      Gloukh operates as a No10 and has not taken long to establish himself in the side.
      He has scored nine goals in 31 games in his short career and Tottenham are monitoring his situation, reports Israeli outlet ONE.
      The report claims several top European clubs are interested, including Roma, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund.
      LaLiga outfit Real Sociedad have reportedly made a move while Barcelona are also keeping tabs.
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      The Catalonians have sent scouts to watch Gloukh, who recently signed a contract until 2025.
      Despite that, the attacking midfielder could be available for £8million amid interest from Marseille, Monaco and Benfica.
      Spurs may not be ready to make a move for Gloukh in January but they could try to sign Brighton star Leandro Trossard.
      The winger wants to leave the Seagulls and revealed he does not intend to sign a new contract with the club, with his current deal set to expire in 18 months.
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      Another Tottenham target Milan Skriniar has also refused to sign a new contract with Inter Milan and could be set to leave.
      Spurs have been interested in the centre-back since the summer but may have to fight off interest from Chelsea and PSG to land the Slovakian. More

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      Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp’s son Mitchel signs for National League side Bromley after failing to bag Gunners deal

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      DENNIS BERGKAMP’S son Mitchel has joined National League side Bromley.The attacking midfielder, 24, played for Watford Under-23s after a trial with his legendary dad’s old club Arsenal.
      Bergkamp Junior, Mitchel, could make his Bromley debut on Saturday after signing for the non-Leaguers the day beforeCredit: Bromley FC
      Dad Dennis Bergkamp was one of Arsenal’s greatest-ever playersCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      But Bergkamp Junior is dropping to the fifth tier after admitting his footballing dream was to play for the Gunners.
      The Dutchman has failed to break through in England since being released by home-country club Almere City in 2021.
      But Bromley boss and ex-Brentford keeper Andy Woodman told his club’s website: “I was lucky enough to work with Mitchell when I was at Arsenal.
      “So having seen him up close and the way he’s been fitting into our group, I’m delighted to have him on board.”
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      Bergkamp is available for Saturday’s home clash with lowly Yeovil.
      Bromley, in 10th, are four points adrift of the play-off spots.
      And fans on social media believe they will go up – should Mitchell possess just a fraction of his dad’s talent.
      One fan said of Mitchel: “If he’s anything like his old man, Bromley are going up.”
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      Another said: “If he’s got even 1/10th of what his Dad has he could be a joy to watch. Welcome to the club!”
      Bergkamp Senior was one of Arsenal’s 2003-04 Invincibles.
      The former striker retired in 2006 after 120 goals in 423 games during 11 year glorious years with the Gunners.
      That spell brought him three top-flight titles and four FA Cup successes.
      Bergkamp also notched 37 goals in 79 matches for Holland.
      He was then assistant manager at first club Ajax from 2011-2017.
      Dennis Bergkamp was No2 at Dutch giants Ajax for six yearsCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle transfer blow as wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko set to sign new contract at Borussia Dortmund

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      YOUSSOUFA MOUKOKO is reportedly set to stay at Borussia Dortmund after holding positive talks over a new deal.The highly-rated 18-year-old has caught the eye of some top clubs across Europe.
      Youssoufa Moukoko is close to agreeing a new contractCredit: Getty
      And there is a risk Dortmund could lose him on a free in the summer with the striker’s deal expiring at the end of the season.
      Previous talks over a contract broke down as Dortmund were reportedly £1million short of Moukoko’s demands.
      But Sky Germany claim the wonderkid is now close to signing a four-year deal.
      The club met with Moukoko’s agent Patrick Williams during their recent trip to Marbella where positive talks took place.
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      The new contract will see Moukoko earn £50,000-a-week, which could rise to £85,000-a-week depending on bonuses.
      Moukoko is also set to earn a signing on fee of around £8.8m.
      That is a big blow to the likes of Chelsea and Newcastle who were monitoring the forward ahead of a potential transfer.
      The Blues have been monitoring Moukoko for some time and were reported to be planning a January bid.
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      Newcastle are also interested and are reportedly prepared to offer the youngster £150,000-a-week.
      Manchester City and Real Madrid have also been credited with an interest in Moukoko. More

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      Bacary Sagna reveals what Arsenal need to do to beat Man City for Prem title ahead of North London derby vs Tottenham

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      ANYTHING other than victory for Arsenal against “direct opposition”, such as Tottenham, could scupper their Premier League title chances, reckons Bacary Sagna.Sagna joined the Gunners from Auxerre in 2007 where he amassed a total of 284 appearances and won the 2014 FA Cup during his seven-year stint at the Emirates.
      Bacary Sagna revealed how Arsenal can beat Manchester City in the Premier League title raceCredit: Getty
      Ex-Arsenal ace Bacary Sagna believes his former club can win the Premier LeagueCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      But Bacary Sagna insists Arsenal will have to beat their title rivalsCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Now the North Londoners have launched a surprise title bid as they sit top of the table with Manchester City – another former club of the ex-right-back – five points behind.
      The former France international is confident Mikel Arteta’s in-form side will beat all of their non-title rivals.
      But the 39-year-old insists a draw against a fellow top-six side and the revived Newcastle, who are currently third, won’t be enough to guarantee the title.
      Sagna is adamant Arsenal must beat rivals Tottenham away this Sunday to make a strong statement.
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      The Frenchman even went as far as to claim that victory against Spurs and Manchester United this month as well as City in February could guarantee them their first title since 2004.
      Speaking to Lord Ping, Sagna said: “Arsenal need to beat their direct opposition – they need to beat the biggest teams in the league including Manchester City. I’m not worried about the other games that Arsenal have, they will win those.
      “The real challenge for Arsenal is to win against their title rivals. If they manage to win the home game against Man City, then that will put them in a great position to win the title, but they need to win their games before that to keep leading the pack starting with Tottenham on Sunday.
      “I think it’s a tricky one to say with certainty who will win the league. I am very curious to see how Arsenal perform against Tottenham in the derby.
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      “This is a really important period for Arsenal. If they manage to come through it, winning all of their next games against Tottenham, Manchester United and then City in February, they will surely be crowned champions at the end of the season.
      “I am also interested in seeing how the team and the fans will react if they were to lose against Tottenham because Arsenal’s season bar a defeat at Old Trafford, which they were the better team, has been almost perfect so far.”
      Sagna knows exactly the level of opposition Arsenal can expect from City, as he spent three years at the Etihad after leaving north London in 2014.
      The Frenchman loved the family atmosphere at the Gunners but still remembers how competitive the Citizens have been, especially under manager Pep Guardiola.
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      Sagna added: “Arsenal was a family club. It was like a childhood club where you were with your friends, that kind of vibe. I knew everything about my teammates at Arsenal; their families, their life off the pitch, the struggles that they had.
      “When I arrived at City, I found a different environment which was not familiar to me because I didn’t really know anyone there. When I first walked into the dressing room at City, I don’t want to say the players were shy, but they didn’t say much. There was total respect between the players, but it was different to Arsenal.
      “The atmosphere did change and, over time, it got better for me, but it was very strange for me to walk into a dressing room and not hug the players, like I did at Arsenal. When I first arrived at City, the other players would come in and say “good morning”, it wasn’t as familiar.
      “It was just a bit different. I needed time to adapt and then I found my way. I realised that some of the players were a little bit shy or preferred to speak in private – I had to go to them.
      “I was starting again from zero and you need to earn the trust of the other players. When you play in a club where there are only international players, there can be a competition that can create tension because everyone is competing for a place in the team, but slowly that goes away and the vibe between the group becomes stronger.”
      However, Sagna is confident of Arsenal’s chances after noticing how the club took a new direction that is reminiscent of its glory years.
      The former defender was particularly happy to see legendary manager Arsene Wenger finally back at the Emirates last month for the first time since his exit in 2018.
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      Sagna said: “That felt good. He belongs to Arsenal. He belongs to the club. I can understand how difficult it would have been for him to go back to The Emirates, especially after how he left.
      “It was probably hard for him to leave his baby and he found the courage to come back, which can only be good for the club and for himself.”
      Arsenal will have to beat Tottenham this Sunday, as per Bacary SagnaCredit: AP
      Bacary Sagna spent seven years at Arsenal where he won the FA CupCredit: PA:Press Association
      Bacary Sagna also played for Manchester City after leaving ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko ‘received letter from FA warning him for over-celebrating’ when he wasn’t even playing

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      FA CHIEFS “warned” Oleksandr Zinchenko for over-celebrating… when the Arsenal hero was out injured!The summer signing leapt from the bench to join team-mates rejoicing Gabriel’s late comeback winner at home to Fulham in August.
      The FA re[ortedly wrote to tell Oleksandr Zinchenko he had gone too far when rejoicing over Gabriel’s late winner at home to Fulham in AugustCredit: Getty
      Left-back Zinchenko has become an instant fans’ favourite with his passionCredit: Getty
      And The Telegraph say the FA sent him a letter telling him he could be considered a “pitch invader” as he was not in the match-day squad.
      The Ukraine left-back has become an instant favourite with fans of the Premier League leaders after moving from champions Manchester City.
      And although he was unfit at the time, he leapt from the sidelines to roar his delight when Gabriel smashed home from a corner to seal a 2-1 victory over the Cottagers.
      Zinchenko ran down the touchline to share celebrations with Arsenal players by the corner flag.
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      And he gestured to fans with his hands to urge them to help see the Gunners home in the dying minutes.
      His joy was amplified by sharing Gabriel’s relief – as the Brazilian centre-back had been devastated when he blundered to gift Fulham’s opener to Aleksandar Mitrovic.
      But Martin Odegaard fired a deflected equaliser and Gabriel was mobbed by team-mates after he pounced for the clincher.
      Zinchenko has since put his injury niggles well behind him to emerge as an outstanding success for Mikel Arteta’s exciting side.
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      Ahead of Sunday’s trip to fifth-placed neighbours Tottenham, the Gunners sit five points clear of his old club City at the top.
      And Zinchenko has managed to restrain his enthusiasm in the last five months despite revelling in Arsenal’s amazing run. More

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      Ipswich’s Conor Chaplin loving football more than ever after Barnsley transfer thanks to McKenna, but don’t tell anyone

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      CONOR CHAPLIN left Barnsley where he had almost won promotion to the Premier League to join Ipswich in League One.And it is a decision the forward does not regret as he believes the Tractor Boys are destined for bigger things.
      Conor Chaplin has loved every moment of his time at Ipswich
      On Saturday the third-placed side host leaders Plymouth, who are seven points ahead but have played a game more.
      Chaplin told SunSport: “I didn’t decide to leave Barnsley, I was told I wasn’t going to play much as the club were going in a new direction.
      “They wanted to get the wage bill down. I wasn’t forced to leave but wouldn’t have played as much as I would’ve wanted to.
      “I looked for a different challenge and couldn’t be happier than I am now. In league standing, it was a league lower. But in terms of the stature and ambition of Ipswich, it was 10 fold.

      “My relationship with Barnsley and their fans was good. It’s an unbelievable one-town club. I just felt the fans were let down a lot of the time by the board and hierarchy.
      “It’s a buying and selling club. They don’t have a lot of ambition to be winning football games, challenging and bettering themselves.
      “But that is where I’ve landed now and this club is incredible for that and one of the best in the EFL for ambition and wanting to be better.”
      After the club’s relegation to the third tier for the first time since 1957, Ipswich have been rebuilding themselves and making real progress since boss Kieran McKenna took over in December 2021.
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      The Northern Irishman, 36, is considered one of the brightest young coaches in the game and Chaplin rates him as the best he has ever worked with.
      Conor Chaplin won the SkyBet League One player of the month award
      He said: “I get on with him on a personal level and a professional level. I have so much respect for him and the way he goes about his job.
      “Kieran is incredible as a manager and is the best one I’ve worked for. I don’t want to talk too highly about him otherwise other clubs will want him!
      “He’s great with the lads — whether you start every week or your role is something different.
      “Every single person will tell you he is incredible and so particular in the way he sets up the team. His training is so engaging and replicates how we want to play on a Saturday.
      “It’s the most I’ve ever enjoyed going to training. It’s been the most competitive I’ve encountered too — and I’m talking about tackles flying in and lads really wanting to win. We train in the way we want to play so we do find ourselves in games where it’s easier than training because of the quality we have in the squad. 
      “Our 11 v 11 at the training ground is much harder than it is at the weekend because both 11s have top players for this league.
      “That’s something the manager drives. He told me his expectations at the start of the season and doesn’t have to drive anymore because it comes from the players. 
      “We know if we’re not doing it in training, our team-mates will tell us first and foremost and if you don’t come up to the standards you are not going to get picked at the weekend.”
      Ipswich training sessions have been the best Conor Chaplin has encountered
      Ipswich have produced some fine players over the years and the latest one who has shot to prominence this season is 19-year-old Cameron Humphreys. He has scored two in his last two games.
      Chaplin insists that the midfielder is destined for football stardom.
      He said: “Cameron is going to be a top player. He’s a good footballer but his best asset is him as a person and the way he goes about his work, the way he trains every day, his attitude that he shows. I haven’t seen many young players like him.
      “He is really switched on and knows what he is doing. He has had more minutes than he thought he was going to have this season but because of injuries he has been given his chance, which he fully deserves because he has worked his socks off.
      “Even his gym work is second to none. I couldn’t be happier for him. I look out for him because I want him to do well. 
      “When you are his age, the fact you’re a good player comes second because you’ve got to show you have a great attitude and are dialled in everyday. He does all that. And despite being 19, he is already a leader by setting the example he does off the pitch.”
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      Chaplin — who won the SkyBet player of the month award for December — believes he has improved as a player significantly since joining Ipswich — as he now can play in two different positions.
      He added: “I love scoring goals. I’m much different from the player to when I was at Barnsley, where I was an out-and-out goalscorer.
      “I’m playing in two different No10 roles — a withdrawn forward or an attacking midfielder. It’s not my sole job to just score goals. Earlier I was No9.
      “Ever since the new boss came in, we played that shape and he saw me playing in that slot. He made it clear that was where he wanted me.

      “There’s a lot of responsibility out of possession, lots of pressing and sprinting which you have to do and there is no shying away from that.
      “But on the flip side, you bring your own quality to the position and the team. I’ve been able to do that a few times.” More

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      Chelsea and Tottenham on red alert as Trossard’s agent says transfer is ONLY outcome as ace ‘boards Eurostar to Belgium’

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      BRIGHTON star Leandro Trossard has put clubs on high alert after revealing he will not sign a new contract.The Belgium international has been in brilliant form for the Seagulls this season and hit a hat-trick against Liverpool in October.
      Leandro Trossard is not going to renew his Brighton contractCredit: Getty
      But he is set to miss the Reds’ visit to the Amex on Saturday with manager Roberto De Zerbi revealing he does not like his attitude.
      In response Trossard drove himself to the Eurostar tunnel in Dover to travel to Belgium, report The Express, and his Brighton future is now in doubt.
      His agency have also revealed Trossard does not intend to renew his Seagulls contract.
      The winger’s deal expires in the summer, although Brighton are understood to have the option of a 12-month extension.
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      However Trossard’s representatives feel the only solution is a transfer for the 28-year-old.
      There is no shortage of interest with Tottenham and Chelsea set to battle it our for Trossard’s signature.
      Trossard has scored seven goals in 16 games this season though his form has nosedived since returning from the World Cup.
      He was criticised for his work ethic by De Zerbi ahead of their 5-1 win against Middlesbrough last Saturday, who revealed he did not like the Belgian’s attitude.
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      He said: “The last session before [the] last game, when he understood he wasn’t playing, he left the session without telling me anything.
      “I told him I don’t like this attitude.”
      Arsenal’s long-standing interest dates all the way back to before Trossard joined Brighton in 2019 in Genk. More

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      Kai Havertz pleads for ‘togetherness’ in Instagram post amid Chelsea’s worst slump in 12 years – but it backfires

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      KAI HAVERTZ’S Instagram plea for “togetherness” amid Chelsea’s worst run for 12 years backfired as fans piled on abuse.Angry supporters and trolls targeted the attacker after he insisted Blues’ players were as “frustrated as fans”.
      Chelsea frontman Kai Havertz came under fire on social media despite issuing a rallying call for unityCredit: Getty
      Tough times call for togetherness. We’re as frustrated as all the fans with the way things are going at the moment. We’ll continue to work on ourselves and improve with everyday! COYB 💙 pic.twitter.com/AdYJYAAYEw— Kai Havertz (@kaihavertz29) January 13, 2023

      Havertz played the whole game as Fulham’s 2-1 win on Thursday left Chelsea with just one victory in nine Premier League games.
      Joao Felix ruined his impressive debut with a red card that turned the game against the Blues and earned the loanee a three-game ban.
      And Havertz tried to soothe growing unease from Chelsea followers by going online to ask for unity at a difficult time.
      The Germany star, 23, posted: “Tough times call for togetherness.
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      “We’re as frustrated as all the fans with the way things are going at the moment.
      “We’ll continue to work on ourselves and improve with everyday! COYB.”
      But although some supporters responded positively, many replied scathingly, including with strong criticism of Havertz himself.
      One wrote: “You can continue to work on yourself, but not at Chelsea.”
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      Another said: “You better step up, my guy. I had so much expectations from you for this season.”
      Far more brutal was this: “You’re a terrible footballer, just leave my club.”
      And just as harsh: “You’re useless. Stop typing messages like this.”
      Perhaps tellingly, this message attracted hundreds of likes: “Same tweet every week, man.”
      A few posts, however, were SLIGHTLY more constructive.
      One read: “Give accurate passes mate it’s getting disgraceful.”
      And even more bluntly: “Go to Bayern, please.”
      One observer urged Havertz: “Please watch the video and raise your game. I think you can do it. ”

      There were, though, supporters who took Havertz’s post in the rallying way he surely intended – as boss Graham Potter battles to save his job.
      This message summed those up: “Please keep fighting!!!! I’m really struggling, like most fans, at the moment!” More