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      Forgotten ex-Premier League star Ademola Lookman tearing it up in Serie A as league’s second top scorer behind Osimhen

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      FORMER Premier League starlet Ademola Lookman has got his career flying again in Italy.Lookman failed to shine for the likes of Everton, Leicester and Fulham but is certainly standing out with Atalanta.
      Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has been tearing it up in Serie ACredit: Getty
      Ademola Lookman struggled in the Premier League with teams like EvertonCredit: Reuters
      Ademola Lookman is the Serie A’s second top scorer behind Napoli’s Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      The winger has already registered a whopping nine goals and three assists in only 17 Serie A appearances this season.
      That means the Nigeria international is the league’s joint second top scorer alongside Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez and Spezia’s MBala Nzola.
      He is only behind fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen, who has bagged 12 goals for Napoli.
      Lookman is now considered as one of the best players in the Italian top flight.
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      But the 25-year-old didn’t have it easy as he previously struggled in the Premier League.
      The Nigerian, who was born in Wandsworth, joined Charlton’s academy at the age of 16 after starting out at Waterloo.
      Lookman was promoted to the Addicks’ first team in 2015 and amassed a total of 12 goals in 49 appearances.
      The rising star made a big leap to Everton two years later but struggled with only four goals in 48 matches.
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      That led to a loan stint at RB Leipzig in 2018 and his impressive performances convinced the Bundesliga giants to sign him on a permanent deal a year later.
      But the former England Under-21 international was sent back on loan in the Premier League soon after with hapless stints at Fulham and Leicester in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
      Lookman only managed four goals at Craven Cottage and eight at King Power Stadium.
      That led to Leipzig selling him to Atalanta in the summer and he has since been firing on all cylinders. More

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      Everton ‘make contact with Marko Arnautovic’ as they plot January transfer for former Man Utd target

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      EVERTON have made contact with Bologna over the possibility of signing Marko Arnautovic, according to reports.The Austrian was a target for Manchester United in the summer but a transfer did not materialise.
      Marko Arnautovic could return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      But now the Toffees are keen to bring in the striker as they look to bolster their squad in an attempt to boost their Premier League survival hopes.
      Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb claim Everton have seen a loan bid for Atalanta forward Duvan Zapata rejected.
      Reports also suggest that Everton have had an offer turned down for Udinese striker Beto.
      Therefore, the club have turned their attention to Arnautovic, having already made contact with the player’s representatives.
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      The 33-year-old is best remembered for his spells in the Premier League with Stoke and West Ham.
      And he is still finding the net now at Bologna in Serie A, netting eight goals in 16 matches this season.
      Arnautovic is currently out with an injury that is expected to keep him sidelined until the end of January, handing him time to sort out the potential move.
      Everton are in desperate need for more players with Frank Lampard’s men joint bottom of the table on 15 points.
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      With pressure building on the Merseyside club’s board, they are keen to bring in a number of quality players.
      The team have found the back of the net only 15 times this term, the second lowest number by a side in the division.
      To solve their problems, they have also been linked with Man Utd’s Anthony Elanga and Lille’s Timothy Weah. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Newcastle set for summer transfer battle for £135m-rated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Arsenal and Newcastle are set to battle it out to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The striker is valued by the Serie A club at £135million.
      Premier League sides are set for a transfer fight for Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2025 but he has told his representatives he won’t make a decision on his future until the end of this season.
      Osimhen has been in amazing form for Napoli this term, netting 13 goals in 17 matches.
      He has helped Luciano Spaletti’s side top their Champions League group and they sit in first place in the domestic league, nine points clear of AC Milan in second.
      Osimhen is also well out in front in the Serie A golden boot race.
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      The Nigerian is wanted by the Premier League trio but a deal will not happen this month, claim outlet Il Mattino.
      Manchester United could be prepared to spend big on him as they look to fill the void left behind by Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Manager Erik ten Hag sees buying a striker as a top priority and he has Osimhen down as one of his dream signings.
      As for Arsenal, they could spend big on a centre-forward in the summer with Gabriel Jesus set to be out for some time due to a knee problem.
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      The title challengers will surely be back playing in the Champions League next season and reportedly want Osimhen to bolster their front line.
      Newcastle could also make an ambitious move for him, splashing their mega-rich owners’ cash.
      The Toon already have Chris Wood, Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak on their books as forward options, so they may have to sell if they did sign Osimhen. More

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      Tottenham ‘considering January transfer bid for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo’ after he is jeered by his own fans

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly weighing-up a swoop for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo this month.The attacking midfielder, 23, arrived from Inter Milan in 2018 and has gone on to make almost 100 Serie A appearances since.
      Tottenham are reportedly keen on signing Roma’s Nicolo ZanioloCredit: Getty
      However, his status with Jose Mourinho’s side is under huge scrutiny after he was recently jeered by his own supporters.
      Fans turned on the Italian international during the 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over Genoa on Thursday.
      And that has led to a fresh report from transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla claiming that Spurs are lining-up a swoop before the end of the January window.
      A host of Italian clubs are also believed to be keen on snapping-up the ace.
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      But they are only interested in trying to do business at the end of the season – which could be a huge advantage to the Premier League club.
      Zaniolo is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.
      Talks have already taken place over an extension, but there has been “no progress” during the negotiations.
      And his performances and general attitude of late has allegedly “irritated” Roma’s top brass.
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      Spurs are not the only English side that have been linked with him.
      Both West Ham United and Nottingham Forest are also believed to be monitoring his situation.
      He was originally valued at around £44million by Roma, but with his contract dwindling, that is said to have dropped to £26m.
      Zaniolo, whose goal clinched the Europa Conference League crown last season, has scored two and provided three assists in his 17 appearances this term. More

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      Watch awkward moment Napoli boss Spalletti tries to shake Allegri’s hand after thrashing his Juventus side 5-1

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      NAPOLI boss Luciano Spalletti had to awkwardly chase Massimiliano Allegri for a handshake after thrashing his Juventus side last night.Victor Osimhen grabbed a brace as Napoli thumped their title rivals 5-1 to open up a ten-point lead at the top of Serie A.
      Massimiliano Allegri and Luciano Spalletti were involved in an awkward incident last nightCredit: Getty
      The Napoli boss was forced to chase after his Juventus counterpart for a handshake at full-timeCredit: DAZN via Twitter
      It was a night of hilarious antics all-around in Naples which included Manchester United transfer target Osimhen UPPERCUTTING a Juve star to the floor before the Turin side’s physio was knocked down in a wild passage of play.
      And the fun did not stop after the final whistle when it came time for the customary handshake between the two managers.
      Fuming over the result, Allegri marched straight back back towards the steps leading to the dressing-room.
      Spalletti initially stood there with his arm outstretched, but he hilariously raced after his fellow Italian and almost forced him into a shake.
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      One fan dubbed him “a class act” while another commented on Twitter: “When I see him he does these things I love him.”
      While another tweeted: “Spaletti emphasised the handshake to embarrass him and it is deserved. He is arrogant and he is living in the past.”
      The tension seemed to stem from Allegri’s pre-match attempts to pile the pressure on Napoli by claiming they had “more to lose” than Juventus, which was met with a passionate outburst from Spalletti.
      He said: “Allegri fits the Juve motto that ‘winning is all that matters’. Here in Naples we’re all about heart and soul.
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      “[Diego] Maradona played here, won here and in winning here he showcased how beautiful football can be.
      “We can’t play our football without a nod to that aesthetic legacy.”
      Osimhen broke the deadlock on 14 minutes before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the advantage.
      Angel Di Maria gave Juventus hope of a comeback before the break but it was one-way traffic after the restart.
      Amir Rrahmani made it three before Osimhen got his second to make it four.
      And Elif Elmas capped off a dominant display by making it five to leave Juventus licking their wounds. More

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      Watch Man Utd transfer target Osimhen UPPERCUT Juve star to floor before physio is knocked down in wild passage of play

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN sent Manuel Locatelli flying with a brutal UPPERCUT on a bruising night for Juventus at Napoli.The Nigerian striker, who has been linked with a transfer to Manchester United over recent months, was in red-hot form on Friday.
      Victor Osimhen was in the thick of it as Napoli thumped JuventusCredit: Getty
      He accidentally floored a Juventus player with an uppercutCredit: BT Sport
      Juve’s physio was then sent crashing to the ground in hilarious fashionCredit: BT Sport
      Osimhen grabbed a brace as Napoli thumped Juventus 5-1 to open up a ten-point lead at the top of Serie A.
      But he was also involved in a hilarious incident that accidentally left opponent Locatelli floored after catching him Tyson Fury-style.
      The 24-year-old was playing the ball forward towards a teammate when Juventus defender Alex Sandro came in behind him and gave him a shove after the pass had been made.
      Osimhen was sent spinning by the challenge, but as he attempted to wriggle free of the Brazilian, he turned away and threw his left arm up in the air.
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      Unfortunately for the onrushing Locatelli, the former Lille star’s fist came flying up and caught him straight on the chin, which sent him tumbling to the turf, as Osimhen pleaded his innocence.
      And it got even worse physically for Juventus as their physio was soon sent tumbling himself.
      As he waited with his medical bag on the touchline to be waved on by the referee to give treatment, Federico Chiesa went crashing into him as chased a loose ball.
      The unlucky physio went flying, along with his bag, in comedic fashion.
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      That capped off a miserable evening for Massimiliano Allegri’s men in Naples.
      Osimhen broke the deadlock on 14 minutes before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the advantage.
      Angel Di Maria gave Juventus hope of a comeback before the break but it was one-way traffic after the restart.

      Amir Rrahmani made it three before Osimhen got his second to make it four.
      And Elif Elmas capped off a dominant display by making it five to leave Juventus licking their wounds.
      But it was the comedic scenes in the 47th-minute that had most people talking after the footage was shared online.
      One fan wrote: “It’s a Benny Hill series of events!”
      Another commented: “Let the bodies hit the floor!”
      While a fellow supporter said: “ITS RAINING MEN, HALLELUJAH ITS RAINING MEN!” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen stars as Napoli demolish Juventus in huge Serie A title clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli thrashed Juventus 5-1.The top-of-the-table clash was dominated by Napoli who are now ten points clear at the top of Serie A.
      Victor Osimhen was in fine form as Napoli thrased JuventusCredit: Reuters
      The striker powered home two headers in the top-of-the-table clashCredit: Getty
      Osimhen opened the scoring in the 14th minute and added a second after half-time to take his tally for the season to 13.
      Wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has interested Manchester City, also got on the scoresheet along with Amir Rrahmani and Elif Elmas.
      Osimhen struck twice using his head – with his first a display of brilliant poaching instinct as he put in the rebound after Kvaratskhelia’s bicycle kick was saved.
      It is the first time Juventus have conceded five goals in a game in 30 years – dating back to their 5-1 defeat to Pescara in 1993.
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      Osimhen has been key for Napoli this season, scoring winning goals against Roma, Sassuolo and Bologna.
      United and Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Nigerian over the last few weeks but on this basis it will take a lot for Napoli to sell.
      The Red Devils could be plotting a summer move however, with the club said to be targeting a big-name striker following the loan arrival of Wout Weghorst this month.
      Osimhen fits that mould, and it is rumoured Napoli could let him leave for £60million.
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      Real Madrid are also reportedly plotting a move for the goalscorer to complement Karim Benzema in attack.
      Tottenham are also weighing up a move for Osimhen in case Harry Kane leaves the club. More

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      Chelsea and Spurs in Milan Skriniar transfer boost as defender refuses new Inter deal but they must match PSG offer

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      MILAN SKRINIAR’S reported contract refusal at Inter Milan has handed a transfer boost to Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.The defender is wanted by the Premier League sides as they hope to strengthen their backlines.
      Milan Skriniar has reportedly turned down a new deal at Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      The Slovakian is considered one of the best central defenders in Serie A following his performances for Inter Milan.
      However, he is now set on a move away from the San Siro as he rejected a new contract at the club, according to Calciomercato via Mundo Deportivo.
      Inter are believed to be keen to keep hold of the 27-year-old after they resisted heavy interest from PSG to sell him last summer.
      His current contract expires at the end of the season and the club and player are set to have a meeting on Friday to discuss terms again.
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      Inter are willing to double his salary to £5.3million-per-year.
      And there has been pressure on him to sign a new contract from the club’s fans as the supporters have waved banners demanding that he “stay in Milan”.
      As he is in the last six months of his deal then he is free to discuss a pre-contract agreement with other clubs.
      And, as per the report, PSG has an offer of closer to £8m waiting for him.
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      Although Chelsea and Spurs could also make their offers to the player in an attempt to convince him to come to England.
      But it is likely that they match the Ligue 1 outfit’s offer, which could prove to be a stumbling block. More