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      Man Utd facing nightmare fixture pile up as Premier League APOLOGISE to club and fans for rearranged Crystal Palace tie

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will play four games in just 12 days after the Premier League finally announced a date for their postponed clash with Crystal Palace.The match was called off back in September following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
      Man United played Crystal Palace in Australia last summer and now have a date for their next clashCredit: AFP
      A Prem statement has now confirmed that the game will take place on January 18, giving fans just TEN DAYS to make arrangements to attend the match.
      Confirming the fixture, they wrote: “After the results of this weekend’s FA Cup third-round ties, a new date for the postponed Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Manchester United at Selhurst Park can now be confirmed.
      “The Palace v Man Utd match will take place on Wednesday 18 January, 20:00 GMT kick-off.
      “The Premier League apologises for the late notice in confirming this fixture and understands supporters’ frustrations.
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      “While the League endeavours to give greater notice for rescheduling, the unique circumstances around these fixtures mean we were unable to.”
      Man United’s busy period will begin on Tuesday night, when they host Charlton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
      The Manchester derby against City will follow next Saturday, before the rearranged trip to Selhurst Park four days later.
      Their tough ten-day period will then conclude with a trip to Arsenal on January 22.
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      United have drawn Reading in the FA Cup fourth round, to be played between January 27-30.
      They will then play Palace again on February 4, this time at Old Trafford.
      Jack Butland will be ineligible for the matches, having just joined Man United on loan from Palace.
      The Eagles will also slot their rearranged match in between tricky games.
      They travel to Chelsea on January 15, three days before their new Selhurst date with United.
      Patrick Vieira’s side then host Newcastle on January 21.
      Jack Butland joined Manchester United this weekCredit: Getty More

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      Besiktas ‘want Aboubakar to replace Man Utd-bound Wout Weghorst as Cameroonian axed by Al-Nassr for Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S Al-Nassr move has sparked a mind-boggling merry-go round – with Manchester United at the centre.Besiktas want to replace United target Wout Weghorst with Vincent Aboubakar – the striker Al-Nassr booted out to make way for Ron.
      Cameroon frontman Vincent Aboubakar could be heading to Besiktas after his axing by Saudi club Al-NassrCredit: AFP
      Burnley’s Wout Weghorst has been on loan at Besiktas but is tipped for a temporary switch to Man utdCredit: Getty
      It suggests the Red Devils are close to landing Holland forward Weghorst on loan from Burnley, following his temporary spell in Turkey.
      United terminated Ronaldo’s contract in November – leading to a rollercoaster of rumours and heated transfer speculation.
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag made it clear he wanted more firepower.
      And he’s turned to Weghorst, the giant hitman who famously struck twice late on as a sub in the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
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      Holland’s direct play once he came on snatched a 2-2 draw, only for eventual tournament winners Argentina to triumph 4-3 on penalties.
      Meanwhile, Cameroon skipper Aboubakar was the player who made way when legend Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr last week.
       Saudi League rules limit each club to registering eight foreign players.
      And Besiktas reportedly want the 30-year-old back for a THIRD spell.
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      He originally joined on loan from Porto in 2019 and returned a year later in a permanent deal.
      If Weghorst does exit Turkey for Old Trafford, it won’t stop Ten Hag targeting at least one more attacking signing this month.
      But he lost out to Liverpool for PSV’s Holland wideman Cody Gakpo.
      And it’s claimed the Red Devils are baulking at Atletico Madrid’s demands over Joao Felix.
      Arsenal are also keen on the Portugal winger. More

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      Tottenham ‘target shock transfer for England No1 Jordan Pickford with David Raya also lined up to replace Hugo Lloris’

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      TOTTENHAM are interested in pursuing Jordan Pickford and David Raya as they hunt for a new goalkeeper this summer, according to reports.Spurs’ long-term No1 Hugo Lloris turned 36 on Boxing Day and will have just one year remaining on his contract at the end of the season.
      David Raya is on Tottenham’s wishlistCredit: Getty
      The Lilywhites are making plans to recruit a successor for the Frenchman.
      According to the Telegraph, Brentford stopper Raya is “high on Tottenham’s list of targets”.
      The Spanish international, 27, will have one year remaining on his deal at the end of the season.
      Given his contractual situation, Spurs will likely face competition for the highly-rated, Premier League proven stopper.
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      Everton and England star Pickford is also on Tottenham’s radar.
      The 28-year-old has impressed despite his side’s struggles, and will also enter the final 12 months of his contract at the end of the campaign.
      Spurs’ 2-2 Boxing Day draw at Brentford marked the first Prem match Lloris had missed since March 2020.
      He has made 439 appearances for Tottenham since joining from Lyon in 2012, and has been club captain since 2015.
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      Jordan Pickford has 18 months remaining on his Everton contractCredit: Getty
      Lloris was backed up by Pierluigi Gollini last season, before Fraser Forster was signed on a free transfer in the summer.
      Forster, 34, has made three appearances this term, including in yesterday’s 1-0 win over Portsmouth.
      While Tottenham are looking to sign a goalkeeper in the summer, it is not a priority position for this month’s window.
      Instead, the Lilywhites are focusing on swoops for a right wing-back and an attacking midfielder.
      Spurs have been linked with a double raid for Sporting Lisbon stars Pedro Porro and Marcus Edwards.
      They are also rumoured to be interested in Barcelona ace Franck Kessie.
      Hugo Lloris has skippered Spurs since 2015Credit: Reuters More

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      Leeds in ‘advanced negotiations’ over £26m transfer for Georginio Rutter as they look to secure second January signing

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      LEEDS are reportedly close to making Hoffenheim star Georginio Rutter their second January signing.Jesse March’s side secured the signing of Max Wober from RB Salzburg earlier this week.
      Leeds are closing on a £26m deal for Georginio RutterCredit: Getty
      And the club have wasted no time in strengthening the squad further with a deal for Rutter close.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Leeds are in advanced negotiations with Hoffenheim over the forward.
      The two clubs are set for more talks in the coming days with the fee believed to be in the region of £26million.
      Rutter, 20, has agreed personal terms with Leeds and a transfer could be concluded shortly.
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      The striker was left out of Hoffenheim’s matchday squad to face Servette.
      And the club released a statement confirming interest from a Premier League side.
      It read: “For the time being, Georginio Rutter will not take part at all in training or in the friendly match against Servette. Since yesterday, there have been rumours circulating of a move to the Premier League for the Frenchman.”
      Hoffenheim’s sporting director Alexander Rosen added: “Georgi has been confronted with a major issue, that is taking a lot of his energy.
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      “He is a young man and it is therefore understandable that he is preoccupied by the current situation.
      “From our side, it is a case of dealing with a young man in a responsible manner and for that reason, we have decided that he should not participate in full training with the first team right now.”
      The Frenchman has scored 11 goals in 64 games for Hoffenheim, including two in 15 league games this season. More

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      Emil Jaaskelainen, son of Premier League legend Jussi, out to make his name in England after wowing in USA

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      EMIL JAASKELAINEN is ready to follow dad Jussi and make his name his English football.The striker, 21, plays for Long Island University Sharks but is clear to come across the Atlantic.
      Emil Jaaskelainen ultimately hopes to get the chance to match his dad’s success in playing in the English top flightCredit: Facebook
      Dad Jussi Jaaskelainen played for Bolton, West Ham and WiganCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Jaaskelainen junior, who was on the books at Blackpool, has earned rave reviews in the States and wants to return to this side of the pond.
      He has a UK passport so would have no permit issues.
      His goalkeeping brother Will, 24, is now with AFC Wimbledon after being with Crewe Alexandra from 2017-2022.
      Will won caps for Finland and Under-19 and U-21 level.
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      But both sons will need to make massive strides to match the career of dad Jussi.
      The 56-cap Finn, now 47, spent 20 years between the sticks at a high level in England.
      After spells with home country clubs MP and VPS, he shone for Bolton from 1997-2012.
      Three years with West Ham followed, before he played for Wigan from 2015-2017.
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      Jaaskelainen senior then saw out his career with a year in the Indian Premier League for ATK.
      His older son Will is still battling to establish himself.
      He had six spells on loan in non-League football while with Crewe.
      And he only joined Wimbledon in September 2022 on a one-month deal to cover for injured Nathan Broome.
      But his contract was extended until this month. More

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      Chelsea would be ‘better off without’ Aubameyang says Warnock with Potter warned striker will ‘throw him under the bus’

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      CHELSEA have been Warn-ed they would be better off without selfish Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. And Neil Warnock reckons it is only a matter of time before the striker throws Graham Potter under the bus.
      Graham Potter has been told to be wary of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s anticsCredit: PA
      Aubameyang, 33, made a shock transfer to Stamford Bridge last summer – but has struggled for form and has not scored for nearly three months.
      Now Warnock, who has plenty of experience in dealing with all kinds of personalities across his 18-job managerial career, thinks trouble is brewing for the former Arsenal captain.
      And the no-nonsense Yorkshireman believes Chelsea would be better off trying to sell Aubameyang before things get messy.
      Warnock told talkSPORT: “You get players like that and you are better off without them.
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      “Chelsea are short of strikers but people like Aubameyang are after themselves really, they look after themselves as players and they’ll throw the manager under the bus rather than take any blame.
      “So I think Graham Potter has to deal with it.
      “It’s similar to what’s happened with Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
      “I said United should let him go in pre-season and that was no disrespect to Ronaldo.
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      “Leopards don’t change their spots and I don’t think Aubameyang will ever change.
      “You know from Arsenal to Chelsea, now he looks the same type of player. On his day, as good as you’ll see, but his days are few and far between.”
      Aubameyang joined Chelsea from Barcelona just seven months after being axed for disciplinary issues at Arsenal.
      Within weeks, manager Thomas Tuchel was sacked and replaced by Potter.
      The Gabon international hit the ground running with three goals in his first four appearances under the new gaffer.
      But he has failed to find the net in his last ten matches – dating back to October 11.
      And his miserable recent run was compounded on Thursday when he was subbed on and back off again in the defeat to Manchester City.
      Neil Warnock is not impressed by what he sees from the former Arsenal captainCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea set to block Mason Burstow loan transfer exit with young striker in line for first-team shot amid injury crisis

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      CHELSEA’S massive injury crisis could cost Mason Burstow a loan move.The ex-Charlton striker, 19, is wanted by several clubs but the Blues’ transfer team are blocking his exit — he may even get a shot at the first team.
      Chelsea are set to block young striker Mason Burstow going out on loanCredit: PA
      Burstow joined the Blues last January before being loaned back for the remainder of the season after breaking into the Addicks team under former manager Nigel Adkins.
      He scored with his very first touch in senior football when he netted against Crawley Town in the EFL Cup in September 2021.
      He continued to impress even when Adkins was replaced by Johnnie Jackson in October of that year.
      He managed to score six goals and assist three more in 23 appearances for the South London club.
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      The 19-year-old has since been the Blues youth academy and has scored four goals and assisted two in his 16 appearances for the under-21 side.
      Chelsea had been thinking about loaning him out but due to the current injury crisis at the club have changed their minds.
      The Blues have had the worst injury record since the start of last season out of any club in the top five European Leagues.
      There have been 97 injuries to the players and there are currently at least nine players in the treatment room.
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      So there is a chance that Burstow could feature for the Blues instead of going out on loan.
      But he will have to compete with January signing David Datro Fofana, who joined the club for £10.5million from Molde. More

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      Besiktas chief warns Man Utd they must pay compensation to secure shock Wout Weghorst loan transfer

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      BESIKTAS sporting director Ceyhun Kazanci has insisted that Manchester United will have to compensate them should they sign Wout Weghorst.The Red Devils are interested in signing the Dutch striker in order to bolster their attacking options.
      Wout Weghorst is a target of Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Weghorst joined Burnley last season before their relegation and was loaned to Besiktas in the summer transfer window.
      His loan move was due to last the entirety of the season.
      The 30-year-old striker has done well in Turkey, scoring eight goals and assisting four in his 16 appearances in the Super Lig.
      He has become a vital part of the team this season, and Besiktas will want to keep hold of him or, as Kazanci insists, be compensated for having his loan cut short.
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      He said: “If Man Utd want Weghorst, they’ve to discuss first with Burnley, who will then contact us.
      “If we accept, the loan will be terminated. Otherwise, it will continue until June.
      “He cannot leave like this. There will have to be compensation for us.”
      This will make the deal more complicated for Manchester United to complete.
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      Weghorst scored the winner for the Turkish outfit in their 2-1 victory over Kasimpasa on Saturday.
      After scoring, the player appeared to wave goodbye to the fans amid the speculation of a move to Manchester.
      And his manager Senol Gunes took this as the Netherlands international bidding farewell, but insisted that Weghorst must speak to the club about his situation.
      Following the win at the weekend, the Besiktas head coach said: “Weghorst is an important player for us.
      “It is not enough to say goodbye to the audience. He also needs to talk to the club. I have heard of such a development, but it is not clear.
      “I’ll consider [him] leaving after I talk to both him and the club.” More