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      Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Armando Broja latest EXCLUSIVE, Spurs eye £50m Solanke deal, Benrahma to Lyon updates

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      CHELSEA are willing to offload Armando Broja on Deadline Day – but they are being forced to slash their original asking price by more than £40 million.The Blues initially wanted a whopping £50m for the striker but have now been forced to abandon plans for a permanent sale with Fulham refusing to pay that amount.
      Meanwhile, Spurs are ready to try to push through a £50m-plus deal for Dominic Solanke before the transfer window closes tonight.
      And Said Benrahma is travelling to France ahead of his Deadline Day move to Lyon
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      Lazio loan move for Kent
      Ryan Kent is close to completing a loan move to Lazio from Fenerbahce.
      The former Rangers star only joined the Turkish giants on a four-year deal back in July, but has since caught the attention of those in Italy.
      The 27-year-old winger is now due in Rome for a medical and hopes to finalise the transfer before Serie A’s 7pm deadline.

      Copy linkCopiedSwans swoop for Sagoe Jr
      Swansea City have bagged highly-rated Arsenal youngster Charles Sagoe Jr on a loan deal until the end of the season.
      The 19-year-old forward has moved to South Wales subject to international clearance, where he will link up with another young Gunner in Charlie Patino.
      Sagoe Jr made his senior debut as sub in Arsenal’s League Cup win at Brentford back in September, and could go straight into Luke Williams’ squad for the Championship game against Plymouth on Saturday.
      Copy linkCopiedDone Deal: Newcastle sign Harrison
      Newcastle have announced the signing of Manchester City wonderkid Alfie Harrison.
      The midfielder, 18, will link up with Toon’s academy after signing a contract until the summer of 2026.
      The Magpies have paid a small fee up front but City have a 40 per cent sell-on clause written into the deal.
      Harrison said: “The size of the club and what it has got going for it is massive for me. It’s got a huge, passionate fanbase and I’m looking to really push on with my career now.
      “If I was a kid now, looking at me signing for Newcastle United, it’s what dreams are made of. I’m really looking forward to what is coming and how I can progress in the coming years.
      “I’m an effective player who can add goals and assists. I really like to create stuff but, on the other side, I’d also say I’m a very passionate player who always wants to win.”
      Credit: @NUFC Twitter
      Copy linkCopiedFulham foiled by Frankfurt in forward forage
      Fulham’s pursuit of Hugo Ekitike was short-lived.
      The Cottagers enquired about the young Paris Saint-Germain forward this morning, but he now looks set to join Eintracht Frankfurt.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old will move to the Bundesliga on a loan deal before completing a £26 million move at the end of the season.
      PSG are also understood to have included a sell-on clause for the striker that they signed from Reims last summer.

      Copy linkCopiedMore on Rogers’ Villa move
      One of the biggest deals of this deadline day so far has been Morgan Rogers’ move from Middlesbrough to Aston Villa.
      The 21-year-old will wear the number 27 shirt at Villa Park after making a switch that could end up costing in the region £16 million.
      And that will mean another windfall for Manchester City, potentially netting them close to £4 million.
      The Premier League champions included a 25% sell on clause when they allowed the youngster to join Boro for approximately £1 million in the summer.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton bring in Reading’s Vickers
      Brighton have raided crisis club Reading for teenage forward Caylan Vickers.
      The Seagulls have moved quickly to capture the 19-year-old, who scored his first senior goal in the Royals’ win over Bolton in Septemeber.
      Both clubs have agreed a deal, and Vickers will undergo a medical on the south coast later today.
      Copy linkCopiedFrank talking on transfer activity
      Brentford boss Thomas Frank does not expect many players in or out of the door at the Gtech before the end of the day.
      There has been plenty of speculation regarding Ivan Toney’s future since he returned to football this month following his betting ban.
      And the Bees had been close to adding exciting forward Antonio Nusa to their ranks before the deal hit a snag.
      However, when asked about potential deals this afternoon, Frank was not confident.
      “[We are looking] but I think it’s unlikely something will happen. Five per cent likely,” he told reporters.
      “I said before the Tottenham game that if we want a player now and it can’t happen then it will happen in the summer.
      “This will be breaking news on Sky, but Ivan Toney will stay.”
      Copy linkCopiedVilla won’t entertain Ramsey offers
      Aston Villa have no interest in discussing offers for young star Jacob Ramsey, according to the BBC.
      The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been linked to the likes of Newcastle, Tottenham and Bayern Munich this month.
      However, the West Midland’s club are adamant about holding on to the player who has another three years left to run on his contract.
      The England U21 international has struggled with a foot injury this season, but is still considered an integral part of Unai Emery’s squad.

      Copy linkCopiedFulham make offer for Silas
      Fulham have submitted an offer for Stuttgart winger Silas in the last few hours, reports Florian Plettenberg.
      Speaking to Sky Sports News, the German journalist revealed that the Premier League club have asked to take the 25-year-old on a six-month loan with a view to making the switch a permanent one in the summer.
      It is understood that the Congolese international is keen on the move to London, but his club have yet to agree to the move.
      Silas has scored 33 goals and provided 19 assists in 120 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit.
      Copy linkCopiedHolgate to swap Saints for Sheffield
      Mason Holgate is set to cut short his loan spell at Southampton – but he won’t be returning to parent club Everton.
      Instead, the 27-year-old defender will hotfoot it up to Bramall Lane and join Sheffield United for the rest of the season.
      Chris Wilder is a long-term admirer of the former Barnsley man, having attempted to sign him on two previous occasions.
      And the Blades boss is desperate for defensive reinforcements, having also been linked with Joe Worrall and Harry Souttar this window.
      Copy linkCopiedToffees keep faith in God
      Ben Godfrey will stay at Everton despite interest from Leeds.
      The Toffees defender, 26, played in Tuesday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Fulham.
      It was a rare outing for Godfrey as he made only his second league start – and fourth appearance in all competitions – this season.
      Days earlier, the player looked set to leave Goodison Park as the Merseysiders looked to reduce their wage bill and help their case towards FFP rules.
      Leeds made an official loan offer for Godfrey, who has 18 months left on his deal.
      But it is understood the two-time England international is ready to remain and fight for his Everton place.
      Copy linkCopiedEagles could swoop for Cornet
      Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham star Maxwel Cornet, according to reports.
      The Ivorian, 27, has struggled for game time under David Moyes this season.
      He has featured just twice in the Premier League, but did score last time out in the 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.
      The former Lyon and Burnley ace could provide Roy Hodgson with another forward option.
      While they are also said to view Cornet as versatile enough to provide cover for Tyrick Mitchell at left-back.

      Copy linkCopiedCottagers now linked to Ekitike
      There are ten hours of the transfer window remaining so it’s time for Fulham to get active.
      Marco Silva has been crying out for attacking reinforcements for months, but why carefully plan in advance when you can go on a mad trolley dash shortly before the shop shuts?
      That’s the approach favoured by Director of Football Tony Khan and CEO Alistair Mackintosh, who have finally got to work in the market.
      Armando Broja, Sebastien Haller, Said Benrahma and Rayan Cherki have all been contacted in the past 24-hours, and now it’s the turn of Paris Saint-Germain’s Hugo Ekitike.
      The 21-year-old striker was a £30m signing from Reims in June, but he has made just one appearance for PSG this term.
      Copy linkCopiedBlades back in for forgotten Forest man
      Sheffield United are working on a deal to sign Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall.
      The centre-back, 27, is behind Murillo, Andrew Omobamidele and Felipe in the City Ground pecking order has been made available for transfer by boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
      The Blades, rock bottom of the Prem, are desperate for defensive cover and have also looked at Leicester’s Harry Souttar, who is the subject of a late enquiry from Leeds.
      Sheffield United are believed to have had a loan offer for Forest defender Worrall rejected earlier in the window but are trying to resurrect the move this afternoon.

      Copy linkCopiedLyon’s Cherki not cheap cheap
      Fulham have had a deadline day approach for Lyon winger Rayan Cherki knocked back.
      The Cottagers held talks with the French club over a loan deal with an option in the summer.
      However, with Marco Silva’s side also having made an attempt to scupper Lyon’s move for West Ham winger Said Benrahma, a deal for Cherki was a non-starter.
      The Ligue 1 club were also demanding more than £30million for the 20-year-old.
      Copy linkCopiedLook who’s a shock target for Juve and Atleti
      Former Everton and Leicester star Ademola Lookman is being targeted by two European giants.
      The talented winger failed to pull up trees during his time in the Premier League which also included a loan spell at Fulham.
      He had more success in his first season while at RB Leipzig but went on to struggle in the Bundesliga before being sold to Atalanta.
      He’s gone on to play the best football of his career in Serie A, racking up 13 goals and eight assists last season and has also experienced a strong start to this campaign.
      And that’s alerted the interest of both Juventus and Atletico Madrd, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
      Lookman has scored seven goals and assisted three this season and is thought of as one of the most talented players in Italy.

      Copy linkCopiedHojbjerg staying put at Spurs
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has confirmed he is staying at Tottenham.
      The Dane, 28, has been of interest to several clubs this window, including Juventus and Lyon.
      But his lawyer Lars Halgreen claimed on Monday that the midfielder would not be going anywhere.
      And Hojbjerg, who came off the bench to help Spurs win 3-2 over Brentford on Wednesday, has backed that up.
      The former Southampton man said: “When the lawyer says it, I think we have to listen!”

      Copy linkCopiedTractor Boys bulldoze Dummett rumours
      Ipswich Town say that transfer speculation linking them with a deadline day move for Paul Dummett is “complete nonsense.”
      The Championship high-flyers have been linked with Newcastle’s long-serving defender in certain quarters, but those stories are proving to be “wide of the mark.”
      Kieran McKenna is not against adding to his squad, but only if the right deal presents itself.
      One player who could be on his way to Portman Road is striker Kieffer Moore, who looks set for a loan move away from Bournemouth.
      Copy linkCopiedBaggies hoping to get busy
      West Bromwich Albion are hoping to strengthen their promotion push with a double swoop on deadline day.
      The Baggies have been linked with loan moves for both Aston Villa’s Calum Chambers and Celtic’s Mikey Johnston.
      Carlos Corberan’s side currently sit fifth in the Championship – albeit 14 points behind second-placed Ipswich Town.
      Copy linkCopiedAssignon to sign on with Burnley
      Burnley are on the verge of completing the loan signing of Rennes right-back Lorenz Assignon.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that the 23-year-old Frenchman will initially move to Turf Moor until the end of the season.
      If successful with the Clarets, the Premier League strugglers will have the option to make the deal a permanent one in the summer.
      The defender was previously a target for Galatasaray, but the Turkish giants have now turned their attentions to Nottingham Forest’s Serge Aurier.
      The arrival of Assignon may also hasten the departure of Connor Roberts to Leeds.

      Copy linkCopiedBenrahma in France for talks
      West Ham’s Said Benrahma has arrived in France in order to negotiate a deadline day move to Lyon.
      That’s the understanding of The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who reports that the winger is finally set for a loan switch to Ligue 1.
      The deal for the 28-year-old is set to include the option to make the transfer permanent come the summer, and could end up being worth £17 million to the Hammers,
      There are some aspects of the transaction still to be ironed out, but is thought that all parties are confident of completion before the window shuts.
      Copy linkCopiedDone Deal: Villa sign Rogers
      Aston Villa have completed the signing of Middlesbrough striker Morgan Rogers for an undisclosed fee.
      The 21-year-old is no stranger to the West Midlands, having been born in Halesowen and formerly on the books of West Bromwich Albion.
      The England U20 forward has seven goals and nine assists to his name this season, excelling in Boro’s run to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
      Credit: @AVFCOfficial Twitter
      Copy linkCopiedCity windfall if Toon teen turns star
      Manchester City could receive up to £3.5 million if teen striker Alfie Harrison proves to be a success at Newcastle.
      The Toon will only pay a small fee up front but his old club believe the 18-year-old is an exciting prospect – and have a 40% sell on clause written into the deal.

      Copy linkCopiedDahoud heads back to Bundesliga
      Brighton midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud has completed a loan move to Stuttgart until the end of the season.
      The 28-year-old arrived on the south coast from Borussia Dortmund back in July, but has found game time limited at the Amex.
      The Syria-born German international joins fellow Seagull Deniz Undav on loan at VfB.
      Brighton technical director David Weir said: “This is a good move for Mahmoud. It will give him an opportunity to play regularly for a side doing very well towards the top of the Bundesliga.”
      Copy linkCopiedIdah on his way to Celtic
      Norwich City striker Adam Idah has arrived in Glasgow ahead of a deadline day loan move to Celtic.
      The Republic of Ireland international is set to join the Scottish Premiership champions on a temporary deal, increasing Brendan Rodgers’ attacking options for the run-in.
      The 22-year-old has scored seven times for the Canaries this campaign, but has struggled to hold down a starting spot.
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      Thibaut Courtois’ wife shows off insane beach body in barely-there bikini as Real Madrid ace gushes ‘I’m the luckiest’

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      THINGS  are shaping up well for Thibaut Courtois’ wife Mishel Herzig.The Israeli model posted an exotic photo dump from before her bump, having announced her pregnancy last week.
      Mishel Gerzig is proud of her life and her career as a model
      The model has enjoyed blissful breaks in recent months
      Mishel Gerzig making more of a splash then usual
      The Israeli shows off her blonde hair
      Her husband, Real Madrid’s ex-Chelsea keeper, responded to the beach ‘n bikini snaps by labelling himself “the luckiest”.
      And with so many Real and romantic reasons to choose from, it’s no wonder he didn’t single any of them out.
      Maybe it’s the couple’s revelation just days earlier that Mishel is expecting.
      Alongside a picture of Courtois kissing her tummy, she told her 782,000 Instagram followers: “Our love is growing. We can’t wait to meet you.”
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      That announcement follows several exhilarating months, including a honeymoon last July that was extra energetic – at least for Courtois.
      Mishel showed pics of the Belgian jogging on a sandy shore to stay in condition – while she watched on sunbathing and tucking into chips.
      They had married earlier the same month – after Courtois proposed to her on a yacht at sea surrounded by mountains in June 2022.
      Perhaps all these memories were the inspiration for the title of Mishel’s latest batch of photos on social media.
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      She called the dreamy images: “From before the bump to our #honeymoon #summer23.”
      And if she had a name for the snaps, her fans certainly had words for her, one describing Mishel as “the most beautiful in the world”.
      In fact, within two hours her sun-kissed concoction of luxuriant poses, glam locations and elegant swimwear had attracted 30,000 likes.
      No wonder, Mishel looks as happy as Courtois exclaims he is.
      Mishel and Thibaut went on honeymoon last JulyCredit: Instagram / @mishelgerzig
      Followers never object to the luxurious views that Mishel shares
      Mishel is glowing as she adjusts to married lifeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mishelgerzig/?hl=en
      Her 782k Instagram followers are used to seeing beach snapsCredit: Instagram / @mishelgerzig
      Ex-Chelsea keeper Courtois and Mishel Gerzig enjoyed an Ibiza honeymoonCredit: Instagram @mishelgerzig
      Mishel enjoying sharing yacht pics with her huge army of fansCredit: https://www.instagram.com/mishelgerzig/?hl=en More

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      New footage shows Jude Bellingham losing it with referee in Real Madrid clash and swearing at him in heated scenes

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      NEW FOOTAGE shows Jude Bellingham swearing at referee at half-time during Madrid’s clash with Almeria.The Madrid man can be heard swearing at the ref as he complains about not being given enough fouls during the game.
      Jude Bellingham fumed at the referee
      And was confused when the ref agreed with him
      He walked away in disgust
      New footage shows Bellingham saying: “That’s a foul on me there!”
      The referee replies saying: “I agree with you in that one.”
      Rather than the reply calming Bellingham down, he responded by saying: “Oh my God… brilliant. I don’t get a f*****g foul for you agreeing with me though. It’s just f*****g s**t man every week. F*****g hell.”
      Despite Bellingham’s complaints, Madrid were generally seen as the ones that got the rub of the green with decisions.
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      Madrid struggled massively against the bottom of the league side, who haven’t won a single game this season.
      They entered half-time at 2-0 down as Almeria raced into a surprise lead.
      Referee Francisco José Hernández Maeso was at the centre of the controversy for ruling out an Almeria goal, awarding Real Madrid a penalty and allowing a goal scored with Vinicius Junior’s upper arm to stand despite VAR intervention.
      All three decisions were made after Hernández Maeso rewatched the incidents on the pitch-side monitor.
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      Bellingham was on hand to score the penalty awarded by the referee after he judged Kaiky Fernandes to have handled the ball, despite him being pushed in the back by Madrid striker and former Stoke man Joselu.
      After the game, Almeria’s Edgar González said: “This is a competition that should be fair for everyone, and sometimes it’s hard to see that.
      “The [Madrid penalty] is a clear foul and I think the second is handball. All the decisions went in their favour.”
      Defender Marc Pubill also added: “somebody decided we couldn’t win and that’s what happened.”
      Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti saw things differently, however, saying: “I understand Almería’s anger with the decisions, but I think they were all correct.
      “I have seen them back. I think the referee gets them right. It’s not VAR making the decisions. VAR advises and the referee decides. I think he was right. More

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      PSG offer Mbappe ‘never-before-seen £86m-a-year contract’ in desperate bid to fight off Real Madrid transfer interest

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has reportedly been offered a whopping £86m-per-year contract by PSG.The Parisians are trying to keep hold of their star man amid interest from Real Madrid.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to be offered a ‘never-before-seen’ contract by PSGCredit: Getty
      PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is doing all he can to keep Mbappe in ParisCredit: Splash
      Mbappe has entered the final six months of his contract in Paris and has been free to negotiate with foreign teams since January 1 as a result.
      The 25-year-old has long been on Read Madrid’s list of targets and it is no secret that they are trying to convince him to head to the Spanish capital on the expiration of his contract.
      But according to After Foot RMC, PSG are willing to offer Mbappe an outrageous offer in a bid to keep him at the Parc des Princes.
      The French outlet have claimed that the Ligue 1 club will offer him a deal worth £86m-per-year.
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      The contract would see the World Cup winner pocket roughly £1.8M-PER-WEEK.
      The offer would completely blow Real Madrid’s contract out of the water with the Spanish club said to be negotiating a £25.8m-per-year deal with Mbappe.
      And it’s not just the amount of money that Mbappe would earn, but also what the contract would do for his family.
      The proposed PSG offer is said to be something “never seen before” and would have benefits for the people closest to the pacy forward.
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      Speaking to After Foot RMC, French journalist Daniel Riolo explained what is so special about the offer.
      He said: “It would be something never seen before, it is something incredible. It far exceeds €100m per season.
      “It will have benefits for the brother, for the family and for the player agency that Mbappe’s mother wants to create.”
      Riolo went on to explain that there is a vast difference between what is being offered by PSG in comparison to Real Madrid.
      He said: “On the one hand, we have an offer to have him from ancient Rome, ancient Greece and the pyramids of Egypt delivered to a player,
      “On the other hand we have something that is normal when we talk about Real Madrid, a deal worth €30m-a-year and perhaps slightly more. It’s a normal salary for footballers.
      “On paper there is a gap [between the two offers] that we have never seen. What PSG are offering Mbappe is incredible.”
      Nothing is decided on Mbappe’s future yet with the superstar said to be weighing up his options.
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      Reports elsewhere have suggested that the Frenchman is considering a spectacular move to the Premier League.
      Mbappe has spent his entire career playing in Ligue 1 where he came through the ranks at Monaco before joining PSG in 2017. More

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      £72m Chelsea flop Kepa fears he will be sent back to Stamford Bridge after series of howlers at Real Madrid

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      KEPA fears he will be sent back to Chelsea this summer after falling out of favour at Real Madrid.The on-loan keeper was slammed for his performance in Wednesday’s Spanish Super Cup against city rivals Atletico Madrid.
      Kepa Arrizibalaga is concerned he may be sent back to Chelsea this summerCredit: Reuters
      The Real Madrid keeper has been lambasted for making a number of mistakes since returning to SpainCredit: AFP
      Real won 5-3 in a game played in Saudi Arabia but Kepa was accused of making a string of errors.
      He has played only one La Liga match for the European titans since early November and is now regarded as the ‘cup’ keeper.
      Ukrainian keeper Andriy Lunin has replaced Kepa in the starting line up and the mind of boss Carlo Ancelotti.
      Kepa is now growing anxious that he will not be granted a permanent move back to Spain when his loan expires at the end of the season.
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      The world’s most expensive keeper made it public that he fancied quitting Chelsea for good when he signed the surprise temporary deal last summer – just a short time before the Premier League campaign kicked off.
      Injury has hampered his progress but the £72 million star has vowed to fight for his place.
      A source told SunSport: “He has been very unlucky. He got injured while playing his best. He loves Madrid and really wants to stay.
      “He will not give up.”
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      Kepa is under contract to Chelsea until the end of next season. But The club has moved on in his absence.
      Boss Mauricio Pochettino signed Brighton’s Robert Sanchez soon after he left for Madrid.
      And they have also brought in Serbian keeper Djordje Petrovic who has been impressive while standing in for injured Sanchez recently. More

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      Real Madrid ‘considering making transfer move for Erling Haaland’ as fresh doubts emerge over Kylian Mbappe switch

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      REAL MADRID could turn their attention to Erling Haaland if they fail to sign Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.The Paris Saint-Germain star has just six months left on his deal in the French capital, meaning he is allowed to negotiate with other clubs ahead of a summer move.
      Real Madrid are concerned they won’t be able to agree a deal with Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      Erling Haaland is an alternative for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid are in talks with the superstar but no agreement has been struck.
      Reports suggest that Mbappe will have to take a pay cut to secure a move to Los Blancos.
      And Real Madrid have put an end of January deadline on discussions to force him to pen a pre-contract.
      This has reportedly left Mbappe “unimpressed” with their approach as he planned to make a decision later this year.
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      Real Madrid are desperate to sign a marquee forward this summer.
      Should Mbappe reject them, the club could instead go for Haaland.
      Outlet AS claim the release clause in his Manchester City deal is closer to £100m than £200m.
      City have never confirmed a figure.
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      Haaland’s agent Rafaela Pimenta revealed in November that the striker is open to a transfer in the future.
      She said: “Erling is the master of own destiny, always.
      “He will always do what’s good for him and for Man City.
      “When they all are open to make a change, it will happen.
      “Erling will always be respectful. For sure respect has to be on both club and player side. I’ve no doubts, Man City will respect him.
      “If something has to happen one day, we will agree on every step together with the club. It’s always about respect.”
      His dad Alf-Inge previously suggested his son wants to play all over Europe, saying: “I think Erling wants to test out his capabilities in every league.
      “Then he can stay in every league for three to four years maximum.
      “He could have two-and-a-half years in Germany, two-and-a-half in England, and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?” More

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      Three ex-Chelsea stars combine as Kepa howler sees Real Madrid let in ‘most impressive own goal ever’ against Atletico

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      THREE ex-Chelsea stars combined for the “most impressive own goal ever” as Real Madrid beat Atletico 5-3 in a Spanish Super Cup semi-final thriller in Saudi Arabia.Real keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga flapped the ball onto his shin and over the line – with flailing team-mate Antonio Rudiger adjudged to have got the final touch.

      Real Madrid keeper Kepa and Antonio Rudiger watch as the centre-back nets an own goal as fellow ex-Chelsea ace Alvaro Morata hoversCredit: AFP
      Legs were flying everywhere as the ball goes in off Rudiger via Kepa’s fumble
      There was nothing Real could do once the ball ricocheted off Rudiger
      And the calamity was all done under pressure from a third former Blues’ player – Atletico striker Alvaro Morata.
      It was the most undignified moment of an unbelievable game in Riyad.
      The tie later went to extra-time at 3-3 before an own goal from Atletico’s Stefan Savic and Brahim Diaz’s freak breakaway strike nicked it for Real.
      Yet it had all begun so much better – not to say calmer – for Rudiger.
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      Mario Hermoso headed Atletico in front early on – but the German centre-back nodded the home side level midway through the first half.
      Ferland Mendy cleverly edged Real in front.
      But Antoine Griezmann’s pinpoint finish and Rudiger’s unlucky moment meant Atletico led 3-2 with just 12 minutes of normal time remaining.
      However, Dani Carvajal hammered Real all square.
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      And in the 116th minute a cruel deflection off Savic spiralled in.
      Diaz rounded off victory by tapping in on the counter-attack after desperate Atletico stopper Jan Oblak went up for a corner at the other end and was left stranded.
      But despite that sizzling climax, many fans focused on Rudiger’s earlier misfortune.
      Kepa came out hesitantly to meet an inswinging cross from Rodrigo Riquelme but pawed the ball downwards.
      It then veered in off the stopper’s leg at the same time as Rudiger appeared to get a touch in an ungainly scramble.
      Most viewers blamed the Costa Rica No1, who is on loan for the season from Stamford Bridge.
      One observer posted: “That’s the most impressive own goal I’ve ever seen. Fair play Kepa.”
      Another baffled fan wrote: “What did this mean LOL.”
      “Bizarre,” was another online verdict, with the harshest assessment of all being: “Kepa being a goalkeeper just shows that I can also be a player.” More

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      Erling Haaland ‘would sign for Real Madrid tomorrow’ as Spanish giants told of Man City star’s bargain release clause

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      ERLING HAALAND “would join Real Madrid tomorrow” if the Spanish giants were to trigger his release clause, according to reports.The Manchester City striker, 23, joined the Premier League champions from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 for £51million.
      Erling Haaland has been sensational since arriving at Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      And he has been a phenomenon for Pep Guardiola’s men, scoring 71 goals in 75 games and helping Man City secure the Treble last season.
      His status as one of the best players in the world means a fellow Premier League club would have to pay a release clause of around £171m to steal him away from the Etihad.
      However, according to AS, the release clause for a non-English side is HALF that sum.
      This means Real Madrid could lure him to Spain for just £86m.
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      The report also states that Haaland – who is under contract until 2027 – has a house in Marbella and enjoys travelling to Spain when he has time off.
      AS go on to claim Haaland would “sign for Real Madrid tomorrow” if the 14-time European champions came calling.
      But it is more likely Los Blancos will try to acquire the Norwegian superstar in 2025.
      That is because they are continuing to pursue Paris Saint-Germain talisman Kylian Mbappe in 2024.
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      It is being widely reported that the Frenchman will arrive in the Spanish capital when his contract expires on June 30.
      Yet Haaland could still join Real Madrid next year as Carlo Ancelotti’s men are understood to be in a financial position where they can afford both Mbappe and the Man City man.
      Real already boast superstar attackers Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
      They sit top of the LaLiga table, above Girona on goal difference and seven points clear of rivals Barcelona.
      Meanwhile, Haaland has not featured since early December after suffering a foot injury.
      He is expected to return before the end of the month.
      Man City sit third in the Premier League, five points adrift of Liverpool with one game in hand. More