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      Juventus target Chelsea star Christian Pulisic and Wolves’ Adama Traore as they draw up three-man transfer shortlist

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      CHRISTIAN PULISIC and Adama Traore are being targeted by Juventus for a transfer as they look for a new winger. The Turin outfit are looking for a player on their right-wing, with Angel Di Maria and Juan Cuadrado both seeing their contracts expire at the end of the season.
      Christian Pulisic is being considered as a transfer target by JuventusCredit: AP
      Adama Traore is out of favour at Wolves so Juventus could be the perfect get-out pass for himCredit: PA
      As a result, Juventus have drawn up a three-man transfer shortlist of potential targets.
      As reported by TuttoSport, one of these targets is Chelsea outcast Pulisic, who was also approached for a loan transfer by Manchester United late in the summer window.
      Pulisic has fallen way off his best performances with persistent injury concerns flatlining his progress.
      Wolves star Traore is another target on their list.
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      His raw power and pace is next to impossible to deal with for any defender, and in all likelihood, he would thrive in the slower Serie A.
      However, his end product remains sketchy and it has seen his game time at Wolves limited this season.
      The final player on their list is Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo.
      The Italian recently suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during Roma’s 1-0 loss to Atalanta.
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      However, the 23-year-old is more used to playing in a central role, which is likely not to be afforded with the current Juventus setup under Massimiliano Allegri.
      Allegri has struggled to get Juventus playing the same way he did when he won multiple and consecutive league titles with them in his first stint, and he has consequently come under pressure with the club sitting down in eighth.
      Nicolo Zaniolo is the final man on the Juventus shortlistCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal looking to raid Juventus for Dusan Vlahovic and Fabio Miretti in stunning double transfer swoop

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      ARSENAL have been linked with a sensational double transfer swoop for Juventus duo Dusan Vlahovic and Fabio Miretti.The Gunners splashed out over £100million during the summer as Mikel Arteta overhauled his squad.
      Mikel Arteta has allegedly told Arsenal to launch a £100m January transfer raidCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Gunners reportedly want Fabio Miretti and Dusan Vlahovic from JuventusCredit: Getty
      Part of those incomings was the arrival of £45million Brazilian international forward Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City.
      He was also joined by attackers Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos, as well as defender Oleksandr Zinchenko and goalkeeper Matt Turner.
      Despite all of those attacking reinforcements, a new report from Italy claims Arteta is pushing the Arsenal board to fork out over £100m more in January.
      CMW is reporting that he has instructed them to make a move for Juventus star Vlahovic.
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      The 22-year-old Serbian had been linked with the North London club for several months before he snubbed them in favour of joining the Turin side from Fiorentina back in January.
      He has since fired 11 goals in 21 Serie A outings – including four in eight appearances this term.
      It seems unlikely that Juventus would be looking to sell him within a year of securing his services, but this fresh report states that has not deterred Arteta.
      And he is not the only man that the Spaniard wants to bring to the Emirates from the Bianconeri.
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      Their 19-year-old midfield star Miretti is also allegedly on his wishlist.
      The Italian U21 international has become a key member of Massimiliano Allegri’s squad this term.
      He has featured nine times and is another name that Juventus are unlikely to want to lose, especially midway through the campaign.
      But that has not stopped this fresh report from claiming that Arteta has asked Arsenal to launch a £100.52m double bid for the pair. More

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      Jose Mourinho’s Roma plan January transfer raid on Chelsea for Trevoh Chalobah after sounding out defender in summer

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      JOSE MOURINHO reportedly has his eye on raiding former club Chelsea for defender Trevoh Chalobah.The 23-year-old centre-back made 30 appearances for the Blues under Thomas Tuchel last season.
      Chalobah has not featured much for Chelsea so far this seasonCredit: Reuters
      But he has featured in just one match so far in the new campaign – which came in a 2-1 victory over Leicester.
      The arrival of Graham Potter has not instantly change his fortunes either as he was named as an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw with RB Salzburg.
      And according to Corriere dello Sport, he could be on his way out of the club in January.
      That is because Mourinho is reportedly interested in bringing him to Roma on loan.
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      The Italian outfit were keen on the young defender in the summer window, with Mourinho thought to be calling for Chalobah as one of their main targets.
      A deal could not be reached, but contacts made previously make a move in January all the more likely.
      Chalobah joined Chelsea as a young boy and eventually broke through into the first team last season after loan spells at Ipswich, Huddersfield and Lorient.
      He enjoyed a positive first season in the team but now appears further down the pecking order.
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      The arrival of both Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana adds to the likes of Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marc Cucurella – all of whom can play at the heart of a back three.
      The strength in depth looks set to limit Chalobah’s opportunities in west London.
      And a move to Mourinho’s Roma could be the best option for all involved.
      Roma have started their Serie A campaign with four wins, one draw and two defeats.
      They sit sixth as a result, four points behind early pace-setters Napoli at the top of the table. More

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      ‘A few more years’ – Jose Mourinho opens up on retirement after ex-Chelsea and Man Utd boss’ 22 years in management

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      ROMA boss Jose Mourinho has revealed he still has “a few more years” left in him before he calls time on his career after 22 years in management.The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham gaffer has stated “nothing has changed” in his quest to claim silverware.
      Roma boss Jose Mourinho has stated he has no plans to retire just yetCredit: AFP
      Mourinho is on the cusp of creating history after recently equalling Sir Alex Ferguson’s record of 106 European wins in the Champions League era.
      Roma beat HJK Helsinki 3-0 in the Europa League last week as the Italians bounced back with a win following their defeat away at Ludogorets.
      The 59-year-old, who guided Romas to the inaugural Europa Conference League last season, has declared he remains hungry for success.
      Speaking at the Quinas de Ouro event, Mourinho opened up on his time in management having started out in charge of Benfica in 2000.
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      He said: “These 22 years have passed quickly, but I want to continue.
      “I feel good, I feel strong, motivated, I like winning, I hate losing, nothing has changed. 
      “The colour of my hair, yes, even the wrinkles, but I want to go on.
      “Not for another 22 years, as there is no time, but for a few more years.”
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      Mourinho also claimed his side exceeded expectations last campaign as he underlined his desire for more success this season.
      Though he highlighted how Roma, who sit in sixth spot in Serie A, only spent a meagre £6.1million in the summer transfer window when they snapped up right-back Zeki Celik from Lille.
      Though they did bring in the likes of Paulo Dybala, Andrea Belotti and Nemanja Matic on free transfers.
      Mourinho remarked: “Last season we did what no one expected, this year we’ll try to do better.
      “We don’t have the same economic potential as our rivals. 
      “We had a €7m [£6.1m] transfer market, but we have quality, passion, many people who like to work together, which is an important thing, and then at the end of the season we will see.” More

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      Arsenal could return for Manuel Locatelli in shock transfer move after Italy star’s struggling start at Juventus

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      ARSENAL could reportedly reignite their interest in Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli after failing to sign him last year.The 24-year-old snubbed a switch to the Emirates following Euro 2020 as he opted instead to link up with the Old Lady from Sassuolo.
      Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli is claimed to be facing an uncertain future in TurinCredit: Getty
      Locatelli linked up with Juve on an initial two-year loan, with the Serie A giants obligated to turn his temporary stay into a permanent transfer for £30million.
      But he has struggled to live up to his billing in Turin, and it has been claimed that he could be facing an uncertain future at the Allianz Stadium.
      According to Calciomercato, Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri has been left underwhelmed by the player since his arrival.
      And this has led to speculation over whether he could soon be departing the club, with Paul Pogba to replace him in the line-up once the Frenchman is fully fit.
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      The news outlet stated that should he fail to convince Allegri and the board in the next few months, Juventus wouldn’t stand in his way of departing.
      And they have said that Arsenal could be willing to return to the table for Locatelli where they would be prepared to take a gamble on him.
      It has been reported how the North London outfit were ‘on the footballer’s trail for a long time’ prior to him joining Juve from Sassuolo.
      Arsenal could now look to make a swoop to sign Locatelli at the second time of asking next summer.
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      Calciomercato refused to confirm whether there have been any talks between Arsenal or Juve for Locatelli.
      Gunners gaffer Mikel Arteta is known to be in the market for a new midfielder having failed to bring in Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz on deadline day.
      The Villans knocked back three bids by Arsenal for the Brazilian, with Arteta desperate to sign cover for Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.
      With Luiz in the final year of his contract, Arsenal could look to snap him up in January or wait until the end of the campaign to land him on a free transfer.
      But they know they face competition from Liverpool in the race to secure his services. More

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      Juventus in TURMOIL as Allegri fights for job, Ultras turn on Bonucci and even players are laying into crisis-club

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      JUVENTUS are suffering their biggest crisis in more than a decade with manager Max Allegri and captain Leandro Bonucci at the brunt of the chaos.The Italian giants sit eighth in the Serie A table after just two wins from their opening seven matches.
      Allegri is set for crisis talks with Juventus chiefs during the international breakCredit: Getty
      Bonucci has been hammered by his own Juve ultrasCredit: Rex
      They have also lost both Champions League games they’ve played so far this season against Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica.
      According to Calcio Mercato, Allegri is set for crunch talks with Juve’s board on Friday as pressure intensifies over his position at the club.
      He managed to secure them fourth place and Champions League football last season.
      But their inability to kick on from that could leave him in a perilous situation despite his five Serie A titles in a row between 2015 and 2019.
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      Allegri was given a police escort back to his car after their defeat to Monza at the weekend.
      But he isn’t the only Juve star feeling the heat.
      Skipper Bonucci has been ripped apart by his OWN SUPPORTERS.
      The Juventus Ultras released a statement earlier this week in which they slammed the Italian centre-back.
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      It read: “Leonardo Bonucci HAS NEVER BEEN A LEADER AND NEVER WILL BE: neither at Inter, nor at Treviso, neither at Pisa, nor at Bari, nor at Milan, nor at Juventus and like him the others who support him.
      “In this particular moment of general confusion where both among the players and in Juventus and in the corners, we are witnessing a moment of total anarchy where anyone who wants to, in turn, stands as connoisseur, leader, leader and manager without who has the charisma and not even the recognition of the people or those who have known the environment for years.
      “If there are hierarchical scales, there will be a reason: a good soldier is not necessarily a good leader.”
      It went on to add: “Bringing professional players as sacrificial victims to watch the curve while they whistle and insult them, creating legitimacy for the contestation one month before the start of the season is SIMPLY ABSURD.
      “The result can only be absurd. the formation of a weak group full of negativity and victimization. Exactly the opposite of what is needed in sport, especially at these levels and in a team sport.
      “Their profession and their knowledge. You are doing more harm to your teammates and to the team than any coach, trainer and/or manager who is incapable.”
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      Juventus have also been criticised by two players who found a way out of the club in the summer.
      Midfielder Denis Zakaria, who joined Chelsea on loan, has accused Allegri of failing to establish a relationship with him.
      The Swiss star said: “I’ll find myself better in England. Allegri? We didn’t talk much.”
      And Matthijs de Ligt, who sealed a move to Bayern Munich in July, claims Juve were not ambitious enough in Europe.
      The Netherlands international said: “Bayern want to win the Champions League, an ambition that I felt less in Turin.”
      Juve have not won the Champions League since 1996, losing in the final in 1997, 1998, 2003, 2015 and 2017.
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      At domestic level, they won nine Serie A titles in a row between 2012 and 2020.
      But in 2021 they finished 13 points adrift of Inter Milan, while last season they were 16 behind AC Milan. More

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      Watch Massimiliano Allegri given POLICE ESCORT back to his car after Juventus’ shock loss at minnows Monza

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      MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI was given police escort back to his car after Juventus fell to a shock defeat to minnows Monza. The under-fire manager has seen his side endure a poor start to the Serie A season, which has been compounded by an equally bad European campaign.
      Video appears to show Allegri being escorted to his car following the shock defeat to MonzaCredit: Twitter
      Allegri (left) was forced to watch the Monza game from the stands after he was sent off against SalernitanaCredit: Getty
      The humiliating defeat came after Angel Di Maria was sent off as newly-promoted Monza recorded their first ever victory in this division.
      The loss means Juventus are eighth in the table going into the international break.
      Allegri was led back to his car by police after the loss, a video by TV Dello Sport appears to show.
      Italian cops surround the gaffer as he walks through gates towards the car park.
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      The 55-year-old is a man under pressure with sections of the Juve support appearing to revolt.
      While Allegri won 5 Serie A titles in a row between 2015 and 2019, his return in 2021 has not gone to plan.
      They finished last season 16 points behind champions AC Milan, and crashed out of Europe in a surprise two-legged defeat to Villarreal.
      The loss against Monza – which Di Maria claimed responsibility for – followed a dramatic 2-2 draw with Salernitana that was marred by VAR drama.
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      Allegri, Juan Cuadrado and Arkadiusz Milik were all sent off in stoppage time as the Old Lady were controversially denied a winner in a madcap finale.
      Problems are also brewing in Europe as Juventus followed up defeat to PSG with a loss at home to Benfica.
      The result leaves the Italian club’s prospects of getting out of their Champions League group looking bleak.
      It also means Juve have only won one of their last 7 games in all competitions.
      Serie A was turned on its head on Sunday as along with Juventus losing, Inter, AC Milan and Roma also fell to defeat.
      It’s the first time all four sides have lost on the same day since February 13, 1955.
      Jose Mourinho’s Roma lost to an impressive Atalanta side, with the boss being dismissed as his furious calls for a penalty were denied. More

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      Watch wild Jose Mourinho SENT OFF for furious reaction as Roma refused penalty and Zaniolo suffers wardrobe malfunction

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      ROMA boss Jose Mourinho was sent off on Sunday after a furious penalty appeal against Atalanta.And Nicolo Zaniolo endured a wild couple of minutes after he was booked for diving and then suffered a major wardrobe malfunction.
      Jose Mourinho has been SENT OFF at the Stadio Olimpico 🟥The Roma boss is given his marching orders after protesting against the referee’s decision not to award his side a penalty. pic.twitter.com/lliYiR62t4— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) September 18, 2022

      Nicolo Zaniolo was furious as the referee didn’t award him a penaltyCredit: Getty
      Jose Mourinho was sent off and forced to watch from the stands moments laterCredit: Getty
      Zaniolo then suffered a wardrobe malfunction in the next attack
      The Giallorossi were 1-0 down early in the second half and Zaniolo then found himself bearing down on goal with a defender on his shoulder.
      The 23-year-old tried to win a penalty as he grappled with the defender, but was instead guilty of giving away a foul for diving, a decision which left Mourinho furious on the touchline.
      Consequently, the hot-headed Mourinho was sent off by the referee and was forced to watch the rest of the game at the Stadio Olimpico from the stands.
      But the drama was not finished there, as Zaniolo was involved once again moments later.
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      This time he was grappling with the defender, but as the defender grabbed at his shorts Zaniolo suffered a major wardrobe malfunction.
      The Italian will be thankful he chose to wear some pants on Sunday, after the defending player fell to the ground during his grab and revealed Zaniolo’s tighty-whities.
      He then fell to the floor and pleaded once again for a penalty to be awarded, but the referee repeated his earlier decision.
      Despite, having the superior chances – as proven by Roma’s xG of 2.44 to Atalanta’s 0.17 – Roma went on to lose the game against the Serie A table toppers.
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      With that result, Atalanta move back to the top of Serie A having been overtaken by Udinese after their 3-1 win over Inter.
      Meanwhile, Roma missed out on the chance to move into second place and instead remain in sixth, four points off of top spot. More