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      Leeds ‘set to beat Arsenal to Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus ace agrees personal terms ahead of £30m move’

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      LEEDS have reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.The 24-year-old has also caught the eye of Arsenal, who are targeting more cover in midfield.
      Weston McKennie is closing in on a move to LeedsCredit: Getty
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta revealed the league leaders want to bring someone in before the deadline after an injury to Mohamed Elneny.
      But it’s Leeds who appear to be in pole position for his signature after positive discussions with Juventus on Thursday.
      Talks between the two clubs will continue today, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The Premier League club are keen to get the deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the USA international.
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      And Sky Sports claim Leeds are ready to pay £25million plus add-ons for McKennie.
      Juve, recently docked 15-points over a transfer scam, value McKennie at £30m.
      A move to Elland Road would see McKennie link up with his US team-mates Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, as well as American boss Marsch.
      The midfielder joined Juventus on loan from Schalke in 2020 before his move became permanent a year later.
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      McKennie has scored 13 goals and provided five assists in 96 appearances across all competitions for the Italians.
      He has been a regular in Juventus’ side this season, starting 13 of their 16 games in Serie A.
      The midfielder has also been capped 41 times by his country, and impressed with his performances at the World Cup in Qatar. More

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      Jose Mourinho given cake and standing ovation by Roma players for 60th birthday… and picks one player to have a slice

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      JOSE MOURINHO was spoilt rotten on his 60th birthday by his Roma players.But the Special One picked out just one player to have a slice of his cake.
      Jose Mourinho was given cakes for his 60th birthdayCredit: Getty
      The silver one blew out the candles in front of his players and staffCredit: Getty
      He hands the slice to Lorenzo Pellegrini in the changing roomCredit: Getty
      The chocolate cake had a picture of the Special One’s faceCredit: Getty
      A video posted on Roma’s Twitter account shows the entire Roma squad and coaching staff giving Mourinho a wonderful standing ovation in the changing room.
      The smiling silver fox – decked out in his club tracksuit with socks and sliders – clearly appreciated the touching gesture as his colleagues clap and chant.
      Mourinho is seen walking over to the middle of the room to blow out the two candles on the chocolate cake adorned with his face before heading back towards the door.
      He then returns to pick up the large knife and cut a perfectly-executed slice.
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      The Portuguese boss expertly carries the sponge and icing on the blade – making it look very much like a piece of cake as he balances it perfectly.
      And Mourinho heads straight to Lorenzo Pellegrini in the corner and hands it over to his captain, just as he did last year on his 59th birthday.
      In doing so, though, he completely snubs wantaway star Nicolo Zaniolo, who is standing directly next to his skipper.
      Zaniolo looks set to leave the Stadio Olimpico with Newcastle, Manchester United and Tottenham all interested in landing the 23-year-old midfielder.
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      Rick Karsdorp receives a similar treatment from his manager.
      Karsdorp has not featured for Roma since his boss accused him of betraying the team with his attitude.
      Mourinho waves as he soaks up the adulation.
      But when he is asked to do a speech, the ex-Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss responded in classic fashion.
      He says: “What speech? Let’s go to work, we have a game on Sunday, come on.”
      Roma face runaway leaders Napoli at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
      Luciano Spalletti’s side are 12 points clear at the top of Serie A at the half-way point.
      Roma know a win could give them a glimpse of launching a shock surge for the title.
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      The Europa Conference League winners are fifth on 37 points alongside Lazio and Inter Milan, with AC Milan just ahead of 38 and sixth-place Atalanta on 35.
      As revealed by SunSport, Roma want to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea to bolster their attack and end the Moroccan’s Stamford Bridge struggles. More

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      Man Utd face transfer battle with Chelsea and Newcastle for Dumfries as Inter Milan ace’s agent ‘flies to UK for talks’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to face a transfer battle with their Premier League rivals for Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries, according to reports.Chelsea and Newcastle are ready to rival the Red Devils for the right-back.
      Denzel Dumfries has been linked with several Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Dumfries’ representatives have supposedly flown to England to hold talks with those interested, claim Gazzetta dello Sport.
      Inter have set a price tag of £44million, although reports suggest a £35million bid could be enough.
      The Serie A side could have to sell to help balance the books and the player’s deal expires in the summer of 2025.
      Dumfries has featured 23 times for Inter this season, scoring two goals and assisting three.
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      The 26-year-old also impressed at the World Cup with the Netherlands.
      He played every minute for his country and even got a goal and two assists in Qatar before they were knocked out in the quarter-finals to winners Argentina on penalties.
      Man Utd would like to sign a full-back to compete with Diogo Dalot in the long-term.
      Erik ten Hag is reportedly willing to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave Old Trafford but any move for Dumfries could have to wait for the summer due to financial reasons.
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      Chelsea are looking for a wing-back to rival Reece James.
      The Blues have made an attempt to bring in Lyon’s Malo Gusto but he looks set to stay at the club.
      They have also been linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Porro but Tottenham look set to sign him. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo facing BAN over £79million Juventus wages scandal with superstar among 22 players ‘paid off books’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is reportedly facing a ban over his £79million Juventus wages scandal.That’s amid claims he was among 22 players who was “paid off the books” by the disgraced Italian giants.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly facing a Serie A ban amid Juventus’ scandalCredit: Getty
      Juventus have been hit with a 15-point ban in Serie A after prosecutors found them guilty of accounting breaches.
      The likes of now-Tottenham director Fabio Paratici were handed bans from football.
      And the Mirror claims some players could now also get suspended from Italian football.
      It’s said the likes of Ronaldo, Giorgio Chiellini and Paulo Dybala were paid deferred wages “off the books” after agreeing to deferrals during the Covid pandemic.
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      Ronaldo is said to have been paid £79.5m despite only agreeing to a deferral of £17.2m.
      And should it be proven they were knowingly complicit, they could receive 30-day suspensions in Italian football.
      Spurs were rocked last week when director of football Paratici was handed a two-and-a-half year ban from the game by an Italian court.
      He was found guilty of orchestrating a transfer scam over three seasons at Juventus.
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      The shock finding means the FA is now likely to be asked to implement the suspension by its Italian counterparts.
      SunSport understands Wembley chiefs are unclear if the sanction is one that they must automatically apply or await direction from Fifa.
      But normally associations accept the disciplinary decisions of fellow governing bodies and while it is expected Paratici will appeal the verdict – of the Federal Appeals Court – his future at Tottenham appears bleak.
      Juventus were accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
      It was stated that Juve had manipulated the system to free up their spending powers in the market.
      Juve and eight clubs, including Sampdoria, Genoa and Parma, were initially acquitted in May.
      But that verdict was appealed to the Federal Appeals Court and Italian FA prosecutors asked the case to be reheard and for serious sanctions at last week’s hearing.
      Prosecuting lawyer Giuseppe Chine had only asked for an immediate nine-point penalty.
      Instead, the “Old Lady” were deducted 15 points, ripping the heart out of their Serie A campaign. More

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      Everton ‘consider Marko Arnautovic as they look to sign two forwards – but Ziyech transfer unlikely after Lampard axe’

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      EVERTON are reportedly weighing up a move to sign Marko Arnautovic.The Austrian forward is currently playing his trade in Serie A with Bologna.
      Marko Arnautovic is a reported target of EvertonCredit: Getty
      The Toffees are in need of reinforcements and have already seen one major transfer target fall by the wayside.
      Arnaut Danjuma had a medical at the club and was expected to sign, only for Tottenham to swoop in and hijack the deal.
      Now the Toffees have switched their attentions to the former Stoke City and West Ham star along with another forward, according to the Daily Mail.
      This season the 33-year-old has been in good form in Italy, netting eight goals in 16 appearances for Bologna.
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      Manchester United was interested in signing the forward in the summer.
      But a move failed to materialise after fan backlash to the proposed transfer.
      When asked about the transfer in August, Arnautovic told a press conference: “The market is the market.
      “I’ve been in the world of football for many years and I know there could be clubs interested during the transfer window.
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      “But now I am focused on Bologna.”
      If a deal to Goodison Park comes off, Everton will be hoping he will be able to help fire them to Premier League safety.
      The report also states that Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech, on the other hand, will not be moving to the club.
      Recently axed boss Frank Lampard was a fan of the Moroccan winger, but following his exit, interest is now believed to have cooled.
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      AC Milan prepare loan transfer offer for Saint-Maximin with frustrated Newcastle ace having not started since August

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      AC MILAN are preparing a loan move for out of favour Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin, according to reports.The 25-year-old is a fan favourite at St James’ Park.
      Milan would like to sign Saint-Maximin on loan with an option to buyCredit: Getty
      However, he has found game time hard to come by this season, only playing 631 minutes of football.
      In fact, his last Premier League start for the Toon came all the way back in August.
      According to Foot Mercato, AC Milan are keen on taking the Frenchman on loan for the remainder of the season.
      An option to buy Saint-Maximin would also be included in the deal.
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      Newcastle’s pursuit of long-time target Anthony Gordon could play a part in Saint-Maximin’s future.
      The Magpies are looking to bolster Eddie Howe’s squad, who are sat third in the Prem at the halfway point.
      Milan are also keen on an attacker currently playing his trade in Italy.
      Nicolo Zaniolo wants out at Roma and Milan are said to be in discussions over the potential signing.
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      Italian champions Milan are second in the Serie A – but a massive 12 points behind league leaders Napoli, who appear to be running away with this year’s title.
      There’s also just three points between second and sixth, which could see Milan fall down the table.
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      Leeds join Arsenal in Weston McKennie transfer battle as Jesse Marsch’s side open talks with Juventus over deal

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      LEEDS have reportedly joined the race to sign Juventus and USA midfielder Weston McKennie.The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Arsenal as Mikel Arteta looks to bring in some top quality back-up to Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
      Weston McKennie has been linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: EPA
      But now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed Leeds are also interested in acquiring the American’s services.
      Speaking on social media, he said: “Talks ongoing between Leeds United and Juventus on conditions of Weston McKennie deal.
      “Discussions also on player side over personal terms.”
      McKennie has been a regular in Juventus’ side this season, starting 13 of their 16 games in Serie A.
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      Since initially arriving from Schalke on a loan deal in 2020, he has contributed 13 goals and five assists in 96 appearances for the Italian giants.
      He also impressed at the World Cup, starring for USA as they progressed through to the last-16 before being beaten by Netherlands.
      And McKennie may see the opportunity to link up with fellow countryman Jesse Marsch at Elland Road as an exciting one.
      Leeds boast other American midfielders in the form of Brenden Aaronson and Tyler Adams.
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      Meanwhile, Romano also revealed that the alternative option for Leeds is Angers man Azzedine Ounahi.
      Ounahi, 22, was sensational at the World Cup as he played a pivotal role in helping Morocco reach the semi-finals.
      Leeds currently sit 15th in the Premier League table, one point above the relegation zone. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Victor Osimhen’s move to Napoli from Lille being investigated with concerns over deal

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      NAPOLI’S move for Victor Osimhen is set to be investigated by Italian authorities.The Serie A side signed the Nigerian from Lille in 2020 for a fee that could reach £70million including add-ons.
      Victor Osimhen joined Napoli from Lille in 2020Credit: Rex
      Juventus were slapped with a 15-point deduction last week after being accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
      According to Italian outlet Il Mattino, authorities now want to take a closer look at Napoli’s dealings.
      Under the microscope will be their signing of Osimhen, although the Naples prosecutor will require six months to complete their probe.
      In particular, investigators will consider the potential falsification of financial documents.
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      In Juventus’ case, prosecutors were able to use leaked phone conversations and email exchanges as evidence.
      This is not expected to be the case for other clubs.
      Osimhen, 24, has performed well since joining Napoli.
      His performances on the pitch have attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United.
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      The 6ft 1in forward has bagged 42 goals in 81 appearances for Napoli, also laying on 13 assists.
      He has enjoyed a particularly prolific campaign this time around, netting 13 goals in 15 Serie A games.
      Should Osimhen move to Man United this summer, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano expects them to have to pay a club record fee.
      He said: “My personal opinion is that Napoli will not accept anything less than £105m/£115m.”
      Juventus were slapped with a 15-point deduction last weekCredit: Rex More