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      Inter Milan preparing Oleksandr Zinchenko bid as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta targets marquee Theo Hernandez transfer

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      INTER MILAN are preparing a January bid for Oleksandr Zinchenko, SunSport can reveal.Mikel Arteta is believed to be “open-minded” to the idea of letting the Ukrainian leave.Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled for game time this seasonCredit: GettyEx-Manchester City ace Zinchenko has slipped down the pecking order at the Emirates.And Inter think that Zinchenko could help massively boost their domestic campaign.The full-back’s arrival from City ousted Kieran Tierney, before the 28-year-old himself was sidelined by the arrivals of first Jurrien Timber and then Riccardo Calafiori, both of whom can play across the backline.Tierney will be leaving the club on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season, and Zinchenko could well follow him out of the door, having started just two Premier League games this term.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe question mark over Zinchenko’s future comes as Arsenal reportedly monitor the future of French international defender Theo Hernandez.The rampaging full-back is AC Milan’s highest ever scoring defender but struggled under recently-sacked boss Paulo Fonseca.He has started 10 Serie A games but was dropped for their clash with Genoa and began their win over Hellas Verona on the bench.As it stands, the Frenchman’s £81,000 a week deal at San Siro expires in 2026, and Italian reports claim that to date there has been no significant progress on his renewal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTheo Hernandez has been linked with the GunnersCredit: GettyIt has raised speculation that the left-back could be sold in the next transfer window.Arteta is believed to be a huge fan of the player.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continue More

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      Moment Tottenham flop injures his own manager with ‘red card tackle’ as he celebrates trophy months after leaving Spurs

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      FORMER Tottenham star Emerson Royal got a little carried away while celebrating AC Milan’s Supercoppa Italiana win with manager Sergio Conceicao.Milan produced an incredible comeback from 2-0 down to beat fierce rivals Inter 3-2 in Riyadh.Emerson Royal jumps on boss Sergio ConceicaoCredit: RedditRoyal kisses the Supercoppa ItalianaCredit: GettyThe Brazilian points to pal Ruben Loftus-CheekCredit: ReutersRoyal, 25, started the game before being substituted in the 87th minute.Upon the final whistle, the Brazilian couldn’t contain his excitement.The full-back rose from the bench and jumped on boss Conceicao.He then hung on the Portuguese’s back for a few seconds, before running off to join his team-mates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLConceicao, 50, winced in pain and even began to limp back towards the bench.During the trophy ceremony, Royal went live on Instagram to share the moment with his one million followers.Conceicao, meanwhile, didn’t seem too badly hurt.While back in the dressing room, the former Porto boss recreated his iconic celebration.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPuffing on a cigar, Conceicao danced in front of his players.The triumph over Inter was only Conceicao’s second game in charge.Moment new AC Milan manager whips out cigar in repeat of iconic celebration after winning trophy in second game His predecessor Paulo Fonseca was sacked last month following a 1-1 draw with Roma.Conceicao immediately took over, masterminding a 2-1 win over Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana semi-finals in his first game in charge.Following his trophy triumph, Conceicao will take charge of his first Serie A game at the helm this Saturday.Milan, who are eighth in the table, will host Cagliari at San Siro.Concaicao celebrates with a cigar in the dressing roomCredit: Getty More

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      Moment new AC Milan manager whips out cigar and dances in repeat of iconic celebration after trophy win in second game

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      SERGIO CONCEICAO recreated his most famous celebration after guiding AC Milan to a trophy in only his SECOND game in charge.The Portuguese gaffer guided AC Milan to Supercoppa Italiana glory against their bitter rivals Inter on Monday night.Sergio Conceicao guided AC Milan to Supercoppa Italiana glory in only his second match in charge ofCredit: GETTYThe Portuguese gaffer was in jubliant mood in the dressing room and recreated his viral 2022 celebrationCredit: GettyHe puffed on an expensive-looking cigar as he danced with the trophyCredit: GettyMilan came from 2-1 down to win the match 3-2 thanks to goals from Theo Hernandez, Christian Pulisic and Tammy Abraham.And their epic comeback prompted Conceicao to recreate his incredible viral celebration after Porto’s title win in 2022.Conceicao puffed away on a cigar and bust-a-groove as he danced in front of the trophy.His recreation of the celebration, understandably, went viral.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSOne footie fan commented on the video: “I love Conceicao.”Another said: “Love the energy from Sergio Conceicao!”And another said: “Never want this video to end.”One remarked: “Proper gaffer!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSergio Conceicao celebrates winning the Supercoppa Italiana with his backroom staffCredit: GETTYAnother chimed in: “Proper gaffer.”Conceicao only took charge of Milan before the turn of the New Year, replacing the sacked Paulo Fonseca.Watch AC Milan star stitch up her OWN gory wound in incredible video thanks to side hustle as a DOCTORHe said of the triumph: “I am very happy for the players, because it was not easy.”The atmosphere wasn’t the best when I arrived, there wasn’t much time to work on the details before these two games and we were up against two top level sides.“The players were magical, they absorbed everything we discussed.”Clearly there are things we need to improve, but they are aware of that.”I feel that with humility, we can have some great months together in the Champions League, Serie A and to take Milan where it deserves to be.“Now we are happy, we celebrate and from tomorrow we will begin to focus on Cagliari.” More

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      Tammy Abraham breaks down in tears after ex-Chelsea star’s last-gasp winner in Supercoppa Italiana final against Inter

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      TAMMY ABRAHAM broke down in tears after firing AC Milan to Supercoppa Italiana glory against bitter rivals Inter.Two ex-Chelsea stars scored as the Rossoneri staged an incredible comeback from 2-0 down with 40 minutes left to play in a thrilling final.Tammy Abraham was overcome with emotion as he scored a winner in the finalCredit: RexAbraham slotted in with 93 minutes on the clockCredit: ReutersThe ex-Chelsea striker has battled back from a lengthy injuryCredit: RexTheo Hernandez halved the deficit before former Blues winger Christian Pulisic equalised with the match set for extra-time.But Abraham tapped home a 93rd minute winner from point blank range to spark huge Milan celebrations.The 27-year-old was overcome with emotion and the striker had tears in his eyes as he was mobbed by his team-mates.Last season was especially tough for Abraham as he was injured for ten months at previous club Roma due to an ACL tear.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis loan to Milan was not going perfectly either after he missed a penalty against Fiorentina, having reportedly ignored orders from the manager to give the spot-kick to Pulisic.But his goal in the final saw the jubilant scenes continue long into the night as Abraham posed with the trophy alongside old Chelsea team-mate Fikayo Tomori.Incredible footage from inside the dressing room showed new boss Sergio Conceicao dancing and smoking a cigar.It was the manager’s second game in charge, having replaced the sacked Paulo Fonseca a week ago.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe Supercoppa Italiana is a four-team tournament involving the winners and runners-up of the previous season’s Serie A and Coppa Italia.It has been controversially held in Saudi Arabia for the last three years.Moment Luke Littler copies Chelsea legend’s celebration during World Darts Championship clash with Nathan Aspinall Since joining Milan on loan, Abraham has scored six goals in 21 appearances.He left Chelsea three-and-a-half years ago for Roma, having won the Champions League and played 82 times for his boyhood club.The 11-time capped England star could soon have another compatriot with him at San Siro as Milan are interested in signing Marcus Rashford.Fellow ex-Chelsea man Fikayo Tomori celebrated with AbrahamCredit: GettyMilan boss Sergio Conceicao was in the mood to partyCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea wonderkid Cesare Casadei ‘AGREES to permanent transfer exit as Torino launch bargain £10m bid’

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      CHELSEA look set to offload wonderkid Cesare Casadei after he AGREED a permanent transfer away. The 21-year-old midfielder was signed in 2022 from Inter Milan in a deal worth £12.6m after he was touted for big things. Cesare Casadei could be on his way out of ChelseaCredit: GettyCasadei was named player of the tournament at the Under-20 World Cup for Italy and looked to be a star of the future. He spent time on loan at Reading and Leicester before being recalled to the Blues squad in January 2024. Incoming manager Enzo Maresca decided to keep Casadei in his side after taking over in the summer. But the player has been limited to just six appearances all season – five in the Europa Conference League and one in the Carabao Cup.READ MORE IN football Casadei has only made Chelsea’s Premier League bench four times – failing to make an appearance. It has led to speculation over his future and now Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Casadei has agreed to join Torino back home in Italy. A deal between the two clubs is now being thrashed out – believed to be in the region of £10m. Chelsea’s terms with Torino is also set to include a buy-back option.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCasadei is said to have attracted attention from Napoli, Lazio and Monza as well with the player keen on a return home. Maresca did not sign Casadei at Chelsea but the two worked together at Leicester – where the midfielder was played in a more advanced role. Moment Luke Littler copies Chelsea legend’s celebration during World Darts Championship clash with Nathan Aspinall The Stamford Bridge boss praised Casadei in October following a run of Conference League performances. Maresca said: “I am very happy with the way he is playing. “I had Cesare last year and he was playing a little bit in different position. This year, we are using him like a holding midfielder. “The reason why is because I think we go in the direction where the middle you need physical players. Cesare is very big, physically strong and helps us when we want to press. “On the ball, he is improving a lot. Tonight he played one touch, so we are very happy. “For him, it’s the same as the rest; many things he can do better but he is in the right direction.”Enzo Maresca has worked with Casadei at Chelsea and LeicesterCredit: Getty More

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      How Marcus Rashford and Victor Osimhen compare as Man Utd look at stunning swap transfer for Napoli striker

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      MARCUS RASHFORD and Victor Osimhen could be involved in a stunning swap this month.The Manchester United star, 27, recently admitted that he is ready for a “new challenge” away from Old Trafford.Marcus Rashford has hardly featured under Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyVictor Osimhen has spent this season on loan in TurkeyCredit: GettyRashford has received plenty of interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, who would be willing to pay him as much as £675,000 a week.But the forward has snubbed a Middle East switch as he is keen to impress new England boss Thomas Tuchel – which could open the door to Napoli.Their boss Antonio Conte is keen on Rashford, and could look to reunite him with his former United team-mates Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku.Osimhen, 26, was previously Napoli’s star man.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut after moves to Saudi Arabia and Chelsea fell through in the summer, the Nigerian was frozen out by Conte and shunted out on loan to Galatasaray.United could land Osimhen this month, however, with the striker possessing a £62million release clause.Flogging Rashford to Napoli, meanwhile, would give the Red Devils a huge PSR boost, while affording Amorim the ability to add extra fire-power in Osimhen.Since Osimhen joined Napoli from Lille in 2020, he has scored far more goals than Rashford.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile the United man has been playing mainly off the wing, Osimhen has been Napoli’s, and now Galatasaray’s, main man up front.He scored 76 goals in 133 games for the Serie A side, helping them end their 33-year title drought in 2023.Ruben Amorim explains why Marcus Rashford is still exiled at Man Utd despite ‘wanting to play’ Osimhen has also added a further 12 goals for Galatasaray, with his overall record since 2020 standing at 88 strikes in 148 games.Rashford, meanwhile, has scored 71 times in 214 appearances during the same period, having notched four this term.Naturally, having played wide, Rashford has far more assists than Osimhen.Since his Napoli switch Osimhen has laid on 16 assists in total, compared to Rashford’s 31.The Man Utd man has also created 197 chances, more than Osimhen’s tally of 136, albeit with the Nigerian having played far fewer games.Rashford edges Osimhen in big chances created with 36 compared to 30 – not a huge advantage given the latter’s 66 fewer appearances.The 60-cap England international has taken 462 shots with 206 on target, with a conversion rate of 15.37 per cent.Osimhen, meanwhile, had a conversion rate of 17.43 per cent at Napoli, with 176 shots on target from 436 attempts.This season at Galatasaray his numbers are slightly down, having hit the target 33 times out of 76 shots, with an overall conversion rate of 15.79 per cent.READ MORE SUN STORIESBoth stars have out-performed their xGs – with Rashford’s 71 goals having come from an xG of 59.37.Osimhen’s 88 goals, meanwhile, have been achieved from an xG of 81.45. More

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      David De Gea makes wonder save that ‘makes Vlahovic find religion’ as Man Utd fans ask ‘why did we let him go’

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      DAVID DE GEA showed Manchester United fans he has still got it with a stunning save against Juventus.The 34-year-old goalkeeper is now at Italian side Fiorentina.David De Gea pulled off a stunning save to stop Juventus going aheadDusan Vlahovic was left in disbeliefDe Gea made three huge saves in the draw with JuveCredit: RexDe Gea starred in La Viola’s 2-2 draw with Juve last night, making three huge saves.His best came when the game was level at 1-1 in the first-half as he denied Dusan Vlahovic in stunning fashion.The striker chested the ball down and fired powerfully towards the near post from point blank range on the half volley.But De Gea stood firm and reacted smartly to get a strong right hand on the ball to divert it wide.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLVlahovic was in disbelief at how he had not found the back of the net and did the sign of the cross in shock.Fans were also stunned, with one saying: “Vlahovic questioning his footballing faith.”Another added: “De Gea with a save that made Vlahovic find religion.”United fans reacted: “Why did we let him go?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSA second wrote: “One of the best shot stoppers of all-time, just weak in other areas.”On the save, De Gea told DAZN: “I actually hurt myself with the landing on that save, but it all went well in the end.”Classy Ruben Amorim gives young Man Utd fan once-in-a-lifetime tour around Carrington training ground in his carThe Spaniard left Man Utd in 2023 to end a 12-year stay at Old Trafford.De Gea departed the club after United reportedly pulled out a contract agreement.He played 545 times for the Red Devils, winning the Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League. More

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      AC Milan sack Paulo Fonseca after less than six months in charge and confirm replacement just hours later

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      AC MILAN have appointed Sergio Conceicao as their new boss just hours after sacking Paulo Fonseca.The Portuguese gaffer was given his marching orders after last night’s 1-1 Serie A draw with Roma.AC Milan have sacked manager Paulo Fonseca after less than six monthsCredit: AFPSergio Conceicao has been confirmed as his replacementCredit: GettyFonseca only joined Milan last summer as a replacement for Stefano Pioli after two years with French side Lille.Tasty fees were spent on Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, Salzburg defender Stranhinja Pavlovic, Spurs right-back Emerson Royal and Atletico Madrid’s ex-Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata.And Fonseca even managed to bag a late loan deal for Roma forward Tammy Abraham, also once of Chelsea, while also making Blues icon Paulo Ferreira his assistant.But despite the haul of arrivals, Milan were only able to win 12 of 24 matches under their new boss.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 19-time Serie A champions find themselves eighth in the table, 14 points behind joint-leaders Atalanta and Napoli.They could fall 16 points off the pace if rivals Inter Milan win their game in hand.And San Siro chiefs issued a brutal 41-word statement on Monday to confirm that Fonseca had been given his marching orders.It read: “AC Milan announces that Paulo Fonseca has been relieved from his duties as Head Coach of the Men’s First Team. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The Club extends its gratitude to Paulo for his great professionalism and wishes him the very best in his future endeavours.”Milan have not wasted any time appointing a successor, with fellow Portuguese ace Conceicao penning a contract until 2026.Watch AC Milan star stitch up her OWN gory wound in incredible video thanks to side hustle as a DOCTORHe starred for rivals Lazio, Parma and Inter as a player.While his son, 22-year-old winger Francisco, currently plays for Juventus.It marks his first role since leaving Porto in June.He spent seven years in the Portuguese capital, winning three titles and eight cups.Conceicao was renowned for his fiery attitude and bullish tactics.And he could opt for a 4-4-2 formation, potentially pairing ex-Chelsea duo Morata and Abraham together. More