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      Tottenham ‘accelerate Leandro Trossard transfer pursuit as they look to snap up Brighton star in January’

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      TOTTENHAM’S pursuit of Brighton forward Leandro Trossard has reportedly “accelerated” as they eye a January transfer.The Belgian, 28, joined from Genk in 2019 for £15million.
      Leandro Trossard has been linked with a move to both Spurs and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      He has been a superb asset for the Seagulls, contributing 25 goals and 14 assists in 121 appearances.
      That includes seven goals and three assists in 17 games so far this season.
      But he was reduced to a spot on the bench for the whole of Brighton’s 4-1 Premier League victory over Everton.
      And manager Roberto De Zerbi then left him out of the squad altogether for the 5-1 FA Cup win over Middlesbrough.
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      It comes amid reports of both Spurs and Chelsea being interested in the Belgium international – with The Mail reporting that Tottenham are looking to speed up negotiations.
      Brighton are aware of the sides monitoring him, but a move is not expected to be completed until later in the window – if at all.
      Antonio Conte is keen to add to his squad after Tottenham dropped out of the top four over Christmas.
      A draw with Brentford was followed up by a 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa on New Year’s Day.
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      Back-to-back wins over Crystal Palace and Portsmouth have given Spurs fans a bit of renewed hope.
      But their squad is still suffering with a number of injuries, particularly in the forward areas.
      Lucas Moura is currently unavailable, with Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski facing a race to be fit for the North London derby this Sunday.
      Midfielders Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur are also nursing fitness issues.
      Conte’s men currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, two points behind Man Utd and 11 adrift of leaders Arsenal. More

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      Chelsea ‘verbally agree £10m Joao Felix loan transfer as they beat Man Utd and Arsenal to Atletico Madrid outcast’

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      CHELSEA have “verbally agreed” to sign Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid for the rest of the season, according to reports.The Blues are ready to pay the £10million loan fee that Atletico Madrid are demanding for the forward.
      Joao Felix is eager to move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Rex
      Graham Potter’s side are also happy to cover the Portuguese star’s entire salary for the remainder of the season.
      Felix, 23, went into the January transfer window desperate to leave Atletico, having fallen out with boss Diego Simeone.
      According to The Athletic, Chelsea have won the race for his signature.
      They claim that Felix has snubbed interest from Manchester United and Arsenal after being “attracted by Chelsea’s project”.
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      The Daily Record add that he has already told pals he is moving to England.
      It’s claimed that Chelsea want to include an option to buy in the loan deal.
      But Atletico may have been waiting to see if they received a better offer.
      The Red Devils were reportedly told to stump up £70.5m at the end of the season for Felix, in addition to an initial £9.5m loan fee.
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      Arsenal, meanwhile, have been exploring options up top after the injury suffered by Gabriel Jesus.
      Felix is set to follow former Molde striker David Datro Fofana in joining Chelsea this month.
      And it’s claimed that the Blues could look to add another attacking player before the end of the window.
      Both Chelsea and the Gunners have been linked with Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk.
      But neither have so far been willing to stump up the £85m offer that the Ukrainian side have been demanding.
      The Blues have scored just 12 goals in 11 Prem matches since Potter took the helm.
      They have struggled to create quality chances, with their xG, shots on target and shots attempted numbers all among the worst in the Premier League over Potter’s 11 matches to date.
      Chelsea have already spent around £300m on transfers since Todd Boehly bought the club last year.
      In addition to Fofana and Felix, they also recruited Benoit Badiashile from Monaco earlier this month for £35m.
      After yesterday’s 4-0 defeat to Manchester City, Potter vowed that his team need to “stick together”.
      He said: “You can make excuses and look for reasons or say it isn’t good enough. Both of those answers are correct.
      “We have to keep improving and stick together because clearly we are suffering as a football club and it’s not nice at all.”
      “You understand the supporters’ frustration, we respect that.
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      “There are always other opinions and negativity and criticism because the results haven’t been positive.
      “That’s part of the job and part of the challenge.” More

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      Ex-Sheff Utd star Mousset set to have VfL Bochum contract ripped up as he’s banned for turning up to training late again

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      FORMER Premier League ace Lys Mousset is set to have his VfL Bochum contract ripped up, according to reports.Mousset, 26, joined the Bundesliga side last summer after six years in England with Bournemouth and Sheffield United.
      Lys Mousset has been punished for regular tardinessCredit: Rex
      In six months he has failed to make a single appearance, however, and is set to be released.
      According to German paper Kicker, Bochum have become sick of Mousset’s regular lateness.
      His latest indiscretion is said to have taken place during a training camp in Andalusia.
      The Frenchman has been sent home from the trip and suspended by his club.
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      And it’s claimed that the Bundesliga side plan to follow his suspension by terminating his contract.
      As reported by Fussball Transfers, Mousset has been described as “unmotivated, unpunctual and unprofessional”.
      It’s claimed that he arrived at his new club unfit last summer, and never managed to get up to scratch.
      He was named as a substitute just once at Bochum, for a 2-0 defeat to Werder Bremen back in September.
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      That was the only time he made the matchday squad.
      Manager Patrick Fabian said: “We kept giving him a chance, now there’s no point.”
      He went on to add: “It’s pretty disappointing because we naturally had a lot of hopes from him in terms of sport.
      “At some point, however, the time has come when we have to protect the group as a whole.”
      Mousset arrived in English football in 2016, when Bournemouth paid around £6.5million to recruit him from Le Havre.
      He struggled for goals with the Cherries, netting just five times in 71 appearances for them.
      Despite his profligacy in front of goal, Sheffield United opted to pay a then-club record £10m fee to bring him to Bramall Lane in September 2019.
      He scored nine goals and laid on four assists in 53 outings for the Blades.
      Mousset was shipped off to Salernitana on loan in January 2022, managing only six appearances and no goals in Serie A before moving to VfL Bochum last summer.
      Lys Mousset tussles with Eric Dier during his time in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty More

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      Gareth Bale retires aged 33 as Real Madrid, Tottenham and Wales legend calls time on glittering 17-year career

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      GARETH BALE has retired from ALL football aged just 33. The Tottenham and Real Madrid legend made the shock announcement on his social media accounts today.
      Gareth Bale has announced his retirement from footballCredit: Getty
      His final game was against England at the World CupCredit: Getty
      The 33-year-old was named PFA Players’ Player of the Year twiceCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Bale won the MLS Cup with Los Angeles FC last yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      His final professional goal was a penalty against USA at the World CupCredit: Getty
      The Welshman is one of the most decorated British footballers ever.
      He has won five Champions League trophies, all with Madrid, while he also lifted three La Liga crowns, three FIFA Club World Cups, three Super Cups, the Supercopa de Espana and the Copa de Rey during his time in Spain.
      He posted on social media: “After careful and thoughtful consideration I announce my immediate retirement from club and international football.
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      “I feel incredibly fortunate to have realised my dream of playing the sport I love.
      “It has truly given me some of the best moments of my life.
      “The highest of highs over 17 seasons, that will be impossible to replicate, no matter what the next chapter has in store for me.
      “From my very first touch at Southampton to my last with LAFC and everything in between, shaped a club career and I have an immense pride and gratitude for.
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      “Playing for and captaining my country 111 times has truly been a dream come true.
      “To show my gratitude to all of those that have played their part along this journey feels like an impossibility.
      “I feel indebted to many people for helping to change my life and shape my career in a way I couldn’t have ever dreamed of when I first started out at 9 years old.
      “So, I move on with anticipation to the next stage of my life. A time of change and transition, an opportunity for a new adventure…”
      Bale came through the ranks at Southampton before joining Tottenham as a 17-year-old.
      He spent six years in North London, playing more than 200 times and was named PFA Players’ Player of the year twice.
      In 2012-2013 he scored 26 goals in all comps, which earned him a move to Real Madrid, who paid Spurs a world-record fee of more than £80m for his services.
      And despite a love-hate relationship with the Madrid supporters, he won an incredible SIXTEEN trophies in eight years.
      Bale left last summer and enjoyed a brief stint with Los Angeles FC in preparation for the World Cup.
      His standout moment came when he scored a dramatic last-gasp extra-time winner in the MLS Cup final, with his side winning the trophy on penalties.

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      Bale also played at two European Championships and one World Cup for Wales with his final competitive game proving to be the 3-0 defeat to England on 29 November.
      He finishes as the Red Dragons’ all-time top appearance marker with 111 caps.
      His 41st and final international goal was the penalty in their World Cup opener against USA.
      He also wrote a message to Wales fans in particular.
      Bale said: “My decision to retire from international football has been by far the hardest of my career.
      “How do I put into words the way I felt every single time I put on that Welsh shirt?
      “My answer is that I couldn’t possibly do any of those things justice, simply with words.
      “But I know that every person involved in Welsh football feels the magic and is impacted in such a powerful and unique way, so I know you feel what I feel, without using any words at all.
      “I am honoured and humbled to have been able to play a part in the history of this incredible country, to have felt the support and passion of the red wall, and together have been to unexpected and amazing places.”
      Two of his former clubs Southampton and Tottenham have reacted to his announcement.
      Boyhood club Saints said on Twitter: “Here’s to you, @GarethBale11 😇 Congratulations on an incredible career ❤️.”
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      They followed it up with a second tweet that said: “Generational talent ✨ One of our own 😇.”
      Meanwhile, Spurs said: “Thank you for everything, @GarethBale11 💙 Congratulations on an incredible career.” More

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      Graham Potter ‘retains Chelsea support’ despite nightmare run but faces ‘big test’ in next five games

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      CHELSEA boss Graham Potter reportedly retains the backing of the Stamford Bridge hierarchy.That’s despite the Blues winning one of their last nine Premier League games and crashing out of the FA Cup on Sunday.
      Graham Potter reportedly has the backing of the Chelsea board despite an awful run of resultsCredit: Getty
      Some fans are already calling for Potter to be sacked, while club legend Frank Leboeuf also reckons the time has come for a change.
      Potter was only appointed by owner Todd Boehly in September following the surprise decision to axe Thomas Tuchel.
      And as things stand Potter still has the backing of the Chelsea board, according to BBC journalist Alistair Magowan.
      There is not claimed to be any current desire to make changes – despite Potter’s horror run.
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      The Englishman is still viewed as the long-term replacement for Tuchel.
      However, the next five fixtures are set to be a huge test for the former Brighton gaffer.
      Chelsea face four London derbies in the next month, as well as a meeting with Liverpool.
      Next up for Potter and Co is a tricky Thursday night trip to local rivals Fulham, who are above them in the table.
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      The Blues then host Crystal Palace before a lunchtime trip to Anfield six days later.
      Another evening game against Fulham comes next, followed by a hope across the capital to take on West Ham.
      The tough games don’t stop there either.
      A trip to Borussia Dortmund for the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie comes after the meeting with the Hammers.
      And Potter could find himself in trouble if results don’t improve in that period.
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      Watch Mudryk’s insane skills including doing keepie-uppies with an EGG amid Arsenal and Chelsea transfer battle

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      UKRAINE star Mykhailo Mudryk has shown off his incredible skills with his feet in an impressive video that includes him doing keepie-uppies with an EGG.The Ukraine international is currently in the middle of a transfer battle with Arsenal and Chelsea.
      Mykhailo Mudryk performs around the world with an eggCredit: Instagram / @mmudryk10 via Twitter
      The 22-year-old showed incredible skills on the beachCredit: Instagram / @mmudryk10 via Twitter
      He was seen performing a host of flicks and tricksCredit: Instagram / @mmudryk10 via Twitter

      The Gunners are currently leading the race after seeing two bids rejected, but their London neighbours are trying to hijack the deal.
      Mudryk has caught the eye following his exceptional form with Shakhtar Donetsk this season.
      He’s been directly involved in 18 goals in as many games in all comps and shone in the Champions League group stages.
      And his quality was clear to see in the video.
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      The clip starts with the 22-year-old showing close control with an egg by balancing it on his foot before performing around the world.
      He then manages to flick it back into his hands without dropping it.
      The video goes on to show Mudryk performing an array of flicks and tricks in training plus some footage of when he was a youngster.
      A standout moment was when someone dropped a ball from a tall building and the Ukrainian showed immaculate control to trap the ball perfectly.
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      And fans are loving the video on social media.
      One person said: “This guy is a BALLER.”
      While a second even compared him to a footballing great.
      They said: “Mudryk has skill, Ronaldinho vibes.”
      A third replied: “Talented player #Mudryk.” More

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      How Weghorst, Giroud and Dzeko compare as target men are all linked with shock Man Utd transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are on the hunt for a striker following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are currently Erik ten Hag’s only proven options to lead the line for the remainder of the season.
      Edin Dzeko has been with Inter Milan since leaving Roma in 2021Credit: Getty
      Olivier Giroud could be set for a return to England amid Man Utd interestCredit: Getty
      Wout Weghorst is currently on loan at Besiktas from BurnleyCredit: Getty
      And an additional forward could help the Red Devils over the line in their pursuit of a place in the top four.
      Inter Milan’s Edin Dzeko, 36, Burnley’s Wout Weghorst, 30, and AC Milan’s Olivier Giroud, 36, have all been linked with moves to Old Trafford.
      But how do they stack up compared with one another?
      SunSport has taken a look at their statistics since the start of last season.
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      How Dzeko, Giroud and Weghorst compare since the start of last season
      Dzeko and Weghorst have played almost the exact same number of matches – with just one between them at 53 and 54 – while Giroud has managed 44.
      Inter man Dzeko leads the way in the goalscoring charts with 20 as the other two are locked together on 16.
      Weghorst edges things when it comes to assists – the Burnley loanee registering eight compared with Dzeko’s seven and Giroud’s six.
      Dzeko has the best shot conversion rate and has also registered the most attempts at 125.
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      But of those efforts, Weghorst has managed the most on target.
      Giroud comes third in most of the statistical comparisons and “chances created” is no different.
      The former Arsenal man has laid on 40 opportunities for his team-mates, with Dzeko on 51 and Weghorst 49.
      But Giroud’s most impressive numbers come in the air.
      While Weghorst has competed in the most aerial duels, Giroud has a win percentage of 64 compared to Weghorst’s 46 and Dzeko’s 54.
      Finally, when it comes to touches in their respective games, Weghorst has had 200 more than Dzeko in just one more match.
      Giroud has had a further 560 less, albeit in 10 fewer appearances.
      Man Utd currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, two points ahead of Tottenham in fifth but nine off leaders Arsenal.
      And if they are to close the gap, what are the chances of them turning to a former Gunner to help them do it? More

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      Man Utd star Antony drives £337,000 Lamborghini into training after crashing plush BMW in motorway horror smash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Antony was pictured arriving for training on Monday in his stunning £337,000 Lamborghini.SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday that the winger was left shaken on New Year’s Eve after crashing his plush BMW on the motorway.
      Antony was seen arriving for Manchester United training on MondayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The winger arrived behind the wheel of his £337,000 LamborghiniCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      SunSport exclusively revealed Antony was involved in a crash in his BMW X6 on New Year’s EveCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Club captain Harry Maguire was also pictured arriving for trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      New signing Jack Butland driving into Carrington on MondayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      United’s £85million summer signing crashed his £100k BMW X6 in roadworks after helping the Red Devils beat Wolves 1-0.
      The incident occurred on the M56 near his home in Hale, Greater Manchester.
      And on Monday he was seen arriving at United’s Carrington training base behind the wheel of a sleek black Lamborghini.
      Antony bought the stunning car back in November and showed off his new wheels on Instagram.
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      The 22-year-old scored in the 3-1 FA Cup win over Everton on Friday.
      And it was back to business for the Red Devils today ahead of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup clash against Charlton Athletic.
      Erik ten Hag arriving at Carrington ahead of trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Christian Eriksen drove through the gates in a PorscheCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Fred arrived behind the wheel of a BentleyCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Anthony Martial sported a beanie as he arrived for trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Erik ten Hag’s side take on League One opposition for a place in the semi-finals.
      The Old Trafford gaffer was also pictured arriving ahead of training late on Monday morning.
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      Elsewhere club captain Harry Maguire was seen behind the wheel of a Range Rover, and new signing Jack Butland reported for duty too.
      Fred drove through the gates in a Bentley, while Christian Eriksen arrived in a fancy Porsche sports car.
      Ten Hag and Co are unbeaten in seven games in all competitions.
      After facing Charlton, the Red Devils return to Premier League action against bitter rivals Manchester City in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off.
      Lisandro Martinez is yet to start a match after returning from the World CupCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Casemiro has been superb in recent matches for the Red DevilsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Bruno Fernandes had his game face on as he arrived for trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Alejandro Garnacho has dazzled on the wing for the Red DevilsCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Diogo Dalot pictured arriving at Carrington on MondayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More