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      ‘If he goes to England, he needs to change’ – Jose Mourinho warns Man Utd and Chelsea against Victor Osimhen transfer

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      JOSE MOURINHO has warned that Premier League clubs will have a lot of work to do on Victor Osimhen if they manage to sign him.The Nigerian forward has been rumoured with a move to both Manchester United and Chelsea.

      Jose Mourinho has warned Victor Osimhen that he would need to ‘stop diving’ if he moves to EnglandCredit: Getty
      Osimhen has become one of the most prolific strikers in Serie A, scoring 14 goals in 16 games this season.
      His record in front of goal has helped Napoli to the top of the table, and he even scored a worldie against Roma in their last match.
      However, former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham manager Mourinho has warned him that he will have to adapt his game if he moves to England.
      The current Roma boss suggested that English officials will be tougher on him if he dives.
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      Mourinho insisted that in Italy, referees put up with the behaviour, but thinks that the 24-year-old could have the same impact as Didier Drogba.
      He said: “He is of the same level as Drogba, but Didier didn’t dive.
      “If Victor changes, then OK. I’d buy him if I was at a club with a lot of money.
      “However, if he does go to England one day, he needs to change, because in Italy they put up with this sort of behaviour, whereas in the Premier League, they’d come down hard on him.
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      “I told him that he scored a wonderful goal and needs to stop diving so much.
      “His goal was fantastic, he did the same thing when we met earlier this season, so he’s a fantastic player.
      “But he mustn’t dive.”
      The striker will not come to the Premier League cheaply however, as it has been reported that he will cost £115million.
      Osimhen is in his third season at Napoli following a £70m switch from Lille in 2020. More

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      Arsenal star Kieran Tierney offered January transfer exit with Juventus and Inter Milan circling defender

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      ARSENAL star Kieran Tierney is attracting transfer interest from Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan, according to reports.The Scotsman, 25, has fallen behind Oleksandr Zinchenko in the pecking order at the Emirates.
      Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in Kieran TierneyCredit: Getty
      And with the Gunners going strong at the top of the Premier League, he faces a big fight to reclaim the starting left-back spot.
      According to Tutto Mercato, Tierney could seal a January transfer to Italy with Juve and Inter both keen.
      However, a transfer could depend on whether Arsenal can sign a replacement.
      Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda has been linked with a move to the Gunners to bolster the full-back department.
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      But the 18-year-old wonderkid largely operates on the right side of the defence.
      Fresneda is also wanted by top four rivals Newcastle.

      And Borussia Dortmund have made a bid too.
      But he is believed to have his heart set on Arsenal after missing training last week.
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      Juve are in desperate need of reinforcements with the Old Lady sat 13th in Serie A.
      Inter, meanwhile, are sat second and 13 points behind league leaders Napoli.
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      Jose Mourinho makes moody Roma players pose for dressing room photo after devastating late loss to Napoli

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      ROMA players were forced to take a team photo after LOSING to Serie A leaders Napoli by proud boss Jose Mourinho.The stars were made to take the snap by the Special One, who will be hoping that it motivates his players in the next game.
      Jose Mourinho made his Roma players pose for a picture despite suffering defeat to NapoliCredit: Instagram – @josemourinho
      Mourinho uploaded the picture to his Instagram pageCredit: EPA
      Roma suffered the defeat after Giovanni Simeone’s 86th-minute strike gave the Naples outfit a 2-1 win.
      It is normal to see team photos from dressing rooms after they have won, but rarely after a defeat.
      Mourinho uploaded the picture to his Instagram page for his 3.1million followers.
      It was captioned: “What a TEAM what a SPIRIT what a PERFORMANCE.
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      “Let’s go… See you on Wednesday at the Olimpico.”
      Many of the stars could be seen with miserable looks on their faces after suffering the loss.

      But fans were still pleased with their performance, as one commented: “Come on Rome today more than ever. The important thing is to put your soul in.
      “When you lose yourself like this, there is nothing to blame anyone 💪.”
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      A second wrote: “Great match, intensity, courage, sacrificial spirit. We would have deserved the draw, we played it, it’s okay. Come on 💪💛❤️.”
      A third said: “A team of Men and not mounted and spoiled. COME ON BIG ROMA💛❤️.”
      A fourth added: “It’s a pity… but well done to all guys. We showed some respect !!! Always go Rome 🧡❤️👏🏼.”
      The capital club had thought they had earned a point after Stephan El Shaarawy netted in the 75th minute to cancel out Victor Osimhen’s stunning opener.
      The loss leaves Roma in 6th place in Serie A but only one point off Lazio in third and three points behind second-place Inter Milan.
      Roma face Cremonese in the Coppa Italia quarter-finals on Wednesday. More

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      Watch Man Utd transfer target Victor Osimhen welly in STUNNER vs Mourinho’s Roma as Napoli go 13 points clear in Serie A

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Victor Osimhen wellied in a stunner to down Jose Mourinho’s Roma.And his super-strike also helped Napoli move 13 points clear in the Serie A title race.
      Victor Osimhen smashed home a scorcher in Napoli’s 2-1 win over RomaCredit: Getty
      Victor Osimhen does it once again! 🎯 Chest, knee, volley, BOOM! Incredible stuff from Napoli’s striker to open the scoring 🙌 pic.twitter.com/0aV0Bdm9Sk— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 29, 2023

      Osimhen’s 14th league goal of the campaign came just 17 minutes into Sunday’s crunch match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
      The Nigeria international showed excellent technique to control a fabulous cross from partner-in-crime Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
      Osimhen then took another touch of the ball to line up a shot.
      And keeping it in the air, Osimhen then lashed the ball home into the roof of the net at a seemingly-impossible angle.
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      It was a truly sumptuous goal from Europe’s in-form striker.
      And it showed just why Man Utd are hoping to land him in a potential club record move next summer.
      There were fears for Napoli’s win later in the game when Stephan El Shaarawy fired home a 75th minute equaliser for Roma.
      However, Giovanni Simeone – son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego – came off the bench to fire in an 86th minute winner for the hosts.
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      The Man Utd target helped his side move 13 points clear at the top of Serie ACredit: Rex
      The victory sent Napoli flying up to 53 points – 13 more than second-place Inter Milan.
      And it now means the most exciting race left in Serie A is for the remaining three Champions League spots.
      Inter lead the way on 40 points, just two ahead of Lazio, Atalanta and AC Milan, and three ahead of Roma.
      Meanwhile, Napoli will look to extend their winning run with three favourable fixtures coming up against Spezia, Cremonense and Sassuolo.
      The Italians then take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
      And Napoli fans will be dreaming of going even further in Europe after making the knockout stage for the first time in three years. More

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      Juventus 0 Monza 2: Crisis club Juve fall to 13TH in table with shock defeat to newly-promoted minnows

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      JUVENTUS suffered another blow in their bid for Champions League qualification as they slumped to a 2-0 defeat at home to Monza on Sunday.Juventus are languishing in 13th in the Seria A table with 23 points, two places behind Monza.
      Juventus suffered an embarrassing 2-0 home defeat to MonzaCredit: Rex
      The minnows completed a league double over Juve on their Serie A debutCredit: Rex
      Paul Pogba made his return to the squad but was an unused subCredit: Getty
      Massimiliano Allegri’s side have not been able to recover momentum after being docked 15 points this month following an investigation into the club’s transfer dealings.
      Juventus had won eight league games on the bounce either side of the World Cup to get themselves back into contention for a top four finish and perhaps even a late title push.
      But the deduction, coupled with a three-game winless run, leaves them 15 points behind AC Milan in the last Champions League qualification spot.
      And their season went from bad to worse as they lost at home for the first time since April against the minnows.
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      Remarkably, it was their second league defeat of the campaign to the Serie A debutants.
      Monza took the lead after 18 minutes when Jose Machin sent a well-timed through ball to Patrick Ciurria who shot high into the net.
      Dany Mota doubled Monza’s lead six minutes before half-time when he got the ball inside the box, rounded Wojciech Szczesny and slotted into the empty net.
      Juventus dominated the second half but were repeatedly denied by Monza keeper Michele Di Gregorio.
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      There was one positive for the Old Lady, who welcomed back Paul Pogba from injury.
      The midfielder didn’t get on the pitch but was back named in a matchday squad for the first time since Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat at Liverpool almost 10 months ago. More

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      Man Utd star Victor Lindelof wanted by Inter Milan as they line up transfer replacement for PSG target Milan Skriniar

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Victor Lindelof is on the radar of Inter Milan, according to reports.The Italian club are braced for the potential departure of Milan Skriniar – at target for Paris Saint-Germain.
      Victor Lindelof is being targeted by Inter Milan as a replacement for SkriniarCredit: Getty
      And that move could have a knock-on effect for Man Utd.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports Lindelof is among Inter’s top targets.
      But the Red Devils are not keen to sell to avoid having to go into the transfer window themselves.
      Romano tweeted: “Inter are exploring options to replace Milan Skriniar in case agreement will be reached with PSG to anticipate the deal in January.
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      “Victor Lindelof, option in the list but Man Utd want to keep him – as Lille don’t want to sell Tiago Djalo now.”
      Djalo has been linked with an Old Trafford move in recent weeks but United do not appear set to move for the 22-year-old in this window.
      The Red Devils bought Lindelof in 2017 but he has faded into the background this season after the arrival of Lisandro Martinez in July.
      The Swede has only made six Premier League appearances this season and appears to have slipped down the pecking order behind Martinez, Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire.
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      The 28-year-old has been largely limited to cup appearances, including Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Reading.
      Lindelof may not be needed if Inter can keep hold of Skriniar.
      But they face a challenge from PSG and even potentially interest from the Premier League.
      Inter are also believed to have eyes on former Man Utd defender Chris Smalling who has reportedly handed in a transfer request at Roma. More

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      AC Milan 2 Sassuolo 5: Serie A champs thumped in fiery game with ELEVEN yellow cards in blow to Champions League hopes

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      SERIE A champions AC Milan were thumped 5-2 in a fiery home game with Sassuolo that dealt their Champions League hopes a blow. Tempers flared in Milan with 11 yellow cards shown, seven to the hosts and four for the visitors.
      AC Milan were thumped 5-2 in a fiery home gameCredit: EPA
      The title holders are fourth in the league with 38 points, one ahead of Lazio and Roma, who play later on Sunday.
      Milan are still in a Champions League qualification spot but have a game in hand over their rivals.
      Meaning whoever wins between Lazio and Roma will leapfrog them while both have a better goal difference.
      Olivier Giroud thought he had given Milan the lead in the eighth minute, but his celebrations were cut short after being ruled offside by VAR.
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      Sassuolo’s first goal came against the run of play after 19 minutes when Domenico Berardi sent a cross into the box and an unmarked Gregoire Defrel tapped in.
      Davide Frattesi doubled the lead two minutes later when he hammered a low shot into the net.
      Giroud pulled one back for Milan in the 24th minute, heading Davide Calabria’s cross into the top corner, but Berardi quickly restored Sassuolo’s two-goal lead.
      Ante Rebic had a good chance to get a goal in first-half stoppage time, but Sassuolo keeper Andrea Consigli saved his volley.
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      Their woes continued in the second half when Armand Lauriente converted a penalty two minutes after the interval, and Matheus Henrique added the fifth 11 minutes from time.
      Milan had their second goal ruled offside by VAR in the 54th minute when a set piece found an unmarked Rebic inside the box, who tapped it in the net.
      Divock Origi grabbed Milan’s second goal with a well-placed strike from the edge of the box in the 81st minute.
      It leaves the Italian giants winless in four league matches, beaten in their last two.
      And they also came away with the unwanted record of conceding four goals in successive Serie A games for the first time in their history.
      AC Milan sunk to defeat against SassuoloCredit: Getty More

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      Weston McKennie travelling to UK to seal Leeds transfer from Juventus after verbally agreeing deal

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      WESTON MCKENNIE has travelled to the UK to complete his transfer to Leeds, according to reports. Leeds are set to beat the likes of Arsenal and Nottingham Forest to the American’s signature.
      Weston McKennie is closing in on his Leeds transfer from JuventusCredit: Rex
      After agreeing personal terms earlier this week, Juventus have now come to an agreement with Leeds over a transfer fee.
      McKennie, 24, is travelling to England today to undergo his medical, according to The Athletic.
      The deal between the two clubs will see McKennie initially join on loan.
      The Whites will then have the option to make the deal permanent in the summer for £30million including add-ons.
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      Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed McKennie would not be involved in the Bianconeri’s Serie A clash with Monza.
      Asked if the midfielder could play, Allegri said: “Absolutely not. There are transfer rumours around him.
      “I think the two clubs already have an agreement. It would be useless to have him tomorrow.”
      Leeds have a strong American contingent at Elland Road.
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      USMNT duo Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson played alongside McKennie at the Qatar World Cup.
      Manager Jesse Marsch is also from the US, while the San Francisco 49ers have an increasing stake in the club which is set to see them take majority control in January 2024.
      McKennie will be the club’s third signing of the window after spending a club-record £40m on Maximilian Wober and Georginio Rutter from RB Salzburg and Hoffenheim respectively.
      And the pair were both involved in the FA Cup win over Accrington, with the team being praised for their “classy” gesture after the game.
      Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams looks set to rekindle his international partnership with McKennie at club levelCredit: AP More