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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer blow as ‘Bournemouth contact Juventus over shock January swoop for Weston McKennie’

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      CHELSEA and Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Weston McKennie after Juventus were reportedly contacted by Bournemouth.The Cherries, who face off against United tonight, are battling to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
      Juventus has been contacted by Bournemouth over the sale of Weston McKennieCredit: Getty
      And now with their new owners backing, including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club have launched an audacious bid to sign the American midfielder.
      According to Calciomercato, Juventus want to keep French World Cup star Adrien Rabiot at the club until the end of the season, and prefer to lose McKennie instead.
      The report suggests Bournemouth have made “the most concrete steps” regarding a transfer for the 24-year-old.
      Juventus want to sell McKennie for between £31m and £35million.
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      And following Bournemouth’s initial contact, they will reportedly follow it up with a bid in the next few days, but McKennie’s interest in the move is unknown.
      United tracked McKennie in the summer after negotiations to sign Rabiot collapsed.
      Last month it was reported McKennie was wanted by clubs including Chelsea, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund.
      The Bundesliga outfit do reportedly remain keen, but they are second in the race to Bournemouth.
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      McKennie’s sale would allow them to fund a move for Real Valladolid right-back Iván Fresneda.
      Bournemouth’s takeover was completed last month and was worth £120m.
      The leader of the bid, Bill Foley, is said to be worth £1.2b. More

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      Man Utd ‘consider shock Olivier Giroud transfer bid’ as they eye ex-Arsenal and Chelsea ace to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is a shock transfer target for Manchester United, according to reports. Man Utd are on the look out for more firepower in the January transfer window, but have a specific criteria of player they are after in both a sporting and financial sense.
      Olivier Giroud has emerged as a shock transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      And with the club weighing up a deal for Joao Felix, Giroud has emerged as an alternative option for Erik ten Hag.
      According to The Times, the fitness struggles of Anthony Martial and the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo – who arrived in Saudi Arabia for his Al Nassr transfer last night – have led them to consider the ex-Chelsea and Arsenal ace.
      However, the 36-year-old is expecting to be offered a new deal at AC Milan when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
      On the club’s striker issues, Ten Hag said: “I think we have a good team when all the players are available.
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      “But with many games coming up, I think there is a need.
      “But you need one who can have an impact, otherwise you are just burning money and you don’t strengthen the squad and it doesn’t help you.”
      Utd have scored 24 league goals this season, a figure which sees them rank 10th in the Premier League for the metric.
      A rejuvenated Marcus Rashford has shouldered the majority of the burden this season with 11 goals in all competitions.
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      However, Martial, who plays through the middle, has started just four times in the league and six times overall.
      United are in desperate need of a more robust forward who fits the criteria the club are searching for.
      After missing out on a transfer for Cody Gakpo, Atletico Madrid’s Felix appears to be the main target, but the £18.5m cost of a loan deal is a stumbling block.
      This means Giroud, who scored four goals at the World Cup, could be in line for a surprise transfer.
      In addition, Ten Hag has revealed he has “reservations” about recalling in-form winger Amad Diallo from his loan at Sunderland.
      The 20-year-old has scored six goals in 20 games for the Black Cats, and despite his squad’s issues Ten Hag wants Diallo to continue his progress.
      He said: “We consider everything but I have a little bit of reservation about that because I don’t want to stop the process.
      “He has made really good progress there so I’m happy with that.
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      “But young players need experiences and when we decide for him to come back, he has to be a player who can compete for the starting XI or minimum to come on for a lot of games and make an impact.”
      Ten Hag has welcomed Jadon Sancho back to United ahead of the clash against Bournemouth tonight, but he remains some way off selection consideration. More

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic shows off new braided haircut as AC Milan star, 41, looks in peak condition on Florida beach

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC unveiled a new braided hairdo as he relaxed on a Florida beach ahead of AC Milan’s return to domestic action.The 41-year-old Swede has not featured for the Serie A giants so far this season after undergoing knee surgery.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic looked as ripped as ever on the Miami beachCredit: Splash
      He has been recovering from knee surgery since last summerCredit: Splash
      Ibrahimovic juggled a football while in the seaCredit: Splash
      He also performed some tricks on the sandCredit: The Mega Agency
      It has been reported that he is hoping to get back to full fitness this month before AC Milan’s Champions League tie with Tottenham in February.
      But at the moment he remains thousands of miles away from the rest of his team in Miami.
      With that said, he still looks in peak physical condition as snaps of him on the south-east coast showed him as trim as ever.
      The only noticeable difference is the braided haircut he has decided to go with as he changes up his look for 2023.
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      And he even performed a bit of juggling with a football while relaxing in the glistening sun.
      Ibrahimovic has not given any indication he is considering retirement despite turning 41 in October.

      He contributed valiantly to AC Milan’s Serie A title triumph last season, scoring eight goals in 23 appearances.
      But Stefano Pioli’s men face an uphill battle if they are to retain the scudetto this time around.
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      Unbeaten Napoli have opened up an eight-point lead at the top of the table, with AC Milan in second place.
      The seven-time European champions will now look to hunt down the Naples outfit, beginning with a trip to Salernitana on Wednesday.
      They then face Roma and Lecce either side of a Coppa Italia clash with Torino, before the Supercoppa Italia final against rivals Inter Milan on January 18.
      Ibrahimovic is hoping to return to the AC Milan team in the early part of 2023Credit: The Mega Agency
      He still feels he has a lot to offer the Italian giantsCredit: The Mega Agency More

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      Arsenal ready to lock horns with Chelsea in transfer battle for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic

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      ARSENAL are ready to battle Chelsea to sign striker Dusan Vlahovic next month.The 22-year-old forward only joined Juventus from Fiorentina back in January after snubbing the chance to move to the Premier League.
      Arsenal have entered the chase to sign Dusan Vlahovic from JuventusCredit: Getty
      The Serbian is also wanted by Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side were desperate to bring the Serbian international to the Emirates – but he rejected them in favour of Turin.
      Vlahovic has scored a respectable 13 goals in 25 appearances for Juventus in Serie A since his arrival but their early Champions League exit has left them needing to raise funds.
      And the 6ft 3in powerhouse is also frustrated with boss Massimiliano Allegri’s tactics.
      That has led Italian publication Corriere dello Sport claiming that the star’s agent Darko Ristic is searching to secure his client a move away.
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      Vlahovic is said to have “discontented” from Juventus and already has “strong interest” from a host of top teams.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are both allegedly keen on the striker.
      And we reported earlier this week how Manchester United were plotting a swoop to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, which is backed up by this report.
      However, it also adds that Arsenal and Chelsea are ready to make a move “immediately” to try and sign him once the transfer window opens tomorrow.
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      Both teams are looking for attacking reinforcements but this fresh update does state that Juventus want to keep hold of Vlahovic until the summer.
      But, if an offer “exceeding £80m” does arrive over the coming month then it will be “listened to carefully” by the Bianconeri.
      Premier League leaders Arsenal want to bring in a new forward after Gabriel Jesus was sidelined for around three months after suffering injury with Brazil at the World Cup.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea’s attackers are struggling for goals with Raheem Sterling and Kai Havertz their current joint-top scorers with five apiece. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Man City ‘prepare to offer Rafael Leao staggering £200k-a-week deal to prise him from AC Milan’

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      CHELSEA have suffered a fresh transfer blow in their pursuit of Rafael Leao after reports suggested Manchester City are prepared to offer him a contract worth £200,000 per week.Leao, 23, has been one of most sought-after stars in Europe for the last few transfer windows.
      Rafael Leao will be offered a mega-money deal by Man CityCredit: Alamy
      And now, teams pursuing a deal for the Portugal attacker are stepping up the ante ahead of a potential move.
      According to tuttomercatoweb, Leao is set to be offered a contract worth an estimated £10.6million per year by Man City.
      It represents almost double the offer he has received from current club AC Milan – with the Italians said to be offering £6.2m per year.
      Leao appeared in all of his nations games at the World Cup before they were knocked out.
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      Despite not starting a single game, he grabbed two goals off the bench to kick start his international goalscoring record.
      He has been in terrific form at club level once again, scoring seven goals and adding nine assists in 20 games.
      Earlier this month it had been claimed the Blues were the front-runners to sign Leao during January in an eye-watering deal worth at least £86m.
      However, as the mid-season transfer window draws closer it now appears City have moved into the driver’s seat.
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      Leao will have just one year left on his contract when the summer rolls around, and Milan are desperate to get him to sign a new deal before they are forced to make a decision on his future.
      The likes of Manchester United and Arsenal have also been linked with him, with fans of the clubs involved in a hilarious Wikipedia war over him. More

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      Jorginho’s agent CONFIRMS Chelsea have offered new contract but admits he would be tempted by transfer back to Napoli

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      JORGINHO’S agent has confirmed Chelsea have offered him a new contract – but he admits the star is tempted by a return to Napoli.The Brazilian-born Italian international, 31, will become a free agent at the end of the season.
      Jorginho’s agent has confirmed Chelsea have offered him a new contractCredit: Getty
      He has been linked with a host of clubs with Newcastle keen to keep him in the Premier League.
      Juventus want to bring him back to Italy while Barcelona are also in the chase for the Euro 2020 winner.
      However, Chelsea want him to stay at Stamford Bridge too and have tabled a contract extension for him to weigh up.
      But Jorginho’s representative, Joao Santos, has now touched on the possibility of his client making an emotional return to his old club Napoli.
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      Speaking to TMW, he said: “Jorginho is expiring on June 30, we have a renewal offer and we’ll give priority to Chelsea.
      “Naples represented our home in Italy, [Cristiano] Giuntoli really appreciates the player, for us it’s a special place.
      “If there was a new interest we’d be happy, however, at the moment Napoli has not had any contact with us.”
      Jorginho started his career in Italy in Hellas Verona but left them for Napoli in January 2014.
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      Chelsea then forked out £57.4m for his services in 2018 and he has enjoyed great success in West London.
      He has lifted both the Champions League and Europa League during that period, as well as both the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.
      Jorginho’s penalty-taking abilities have also made him a key player for the Blues, and he has scored 21 goals in 121 Premier League outings. More

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      Sasha Attwood could join the glamorous Serie A Wags including former Miss Italy with Jack Grealish linked with AC Milan

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      JACK GREALISH could be the latest British export trying his luck overseas.The Man City midfielder, 27, has been linked with a sensational move to AC Milan.
      Man City ace Jack Grealish could be headed to Serie ACredit: Tim Stewart
      Girlfriend Sasha Attwood could join Grealish on his Italian adventureCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
      He would join fellow England stars Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Chris Smalling in Serie A.
      And going with him on his Italian adventure would be his glam Wag Sasha Attwood.
      If the stunning model does, she will be in incredible company with Serie A boasting an army of glamorous Wags.
      Sam Cooke
      Smalling met gorgeous Page 3 girl Sam Cooke in 2013, and they were soon lighting up the gossip pages with pictures of them on holiday in Barbados.
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      Three years later the pair were engaged, and they enjoyed an epic wedding in 2017 attended by teammates including Wayne Rooney, Luke Shaw, Phil Jones and Sam Johnstone.
      The nuptials took place in the idyllic setting of sun-soaked Lake Como in Italy, in what was a dream ceremony.
      In 2019, the couple became proud parents of a baby boy called Leo Asher, after Sam revealed she went through a 39-hour labour.
      Chris Smalling met Sam Cooke back in 2013
      Cooke is a former Page 3 model
      Jessica Melena
      Brunette beauty Jessica, 32, is the wife of Lazio ace Ciro Immobile.
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      The pair met in 2012 when Immobile was on loan at Serie B Pescara.
      It was virtually love at first sight.
      After bumping into each other at a restaurant, the pair were living together within a week – while Jessica fell pregnant with the first of their two daughters six months later.
      They married in 2014 in Buccianico, Jessica’s hometown in the province of Chieti.
      Glam Jessica Melena is married to Italy ace Ciro ImmobileCredit: Instagram @jessicamelena
      Jessica Melena shows off her incredible bikini bodyCredit: Instagram @jessicamelena
      Agustina Gandolfo
      Gandolfo, 26, is a model and girlfriend of Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez.
      The blonde bombshell was introduced to the Inter Milan star by stunner Wanda Nara, the on-off other half of Mauro Icardi.
      She has since grown her own brand as a fitness and healthy lifestyle expert – boasting almost one million followers on Instagram.
      Gandolfo also runs her own restaurant in Milan called Coraje.
      Augustina Gandolfo shows off her enviable curvesCredit: Instagram @agus.gandolfo
      Argentine beauty Gandolfo dates World Cup winner Lautaro MartinezCredit: Instagram @agus.gandolfo
      Lucia Bramani
      Psychology student Lucia began dating Federico Chiesa back in March.
      Not much is known how the 21-year-old met the Juventus forward.
      But, rather unsurprisingly, she is also a model for the prestigious Elite agency.
      Bramani has 120,000 followers on Instagram, who are fascinated by her epic lifestyle.
      Model Lucy Bramani is Federico Chiesa’s new girlfriend
      Chiesa and Bramani celebrated Christmas together
      Rachele Risialti
      Rachele Risaliti hasn’t been shy about her relationship with midfield ace Gaetano Castrovilli.
      Sharing a snap on Instagram of the couple locked in a passionate embrace, Rachele posted the comment “miss you” as Castrovilli rushed off to take part in the Euro 2020 build-up last year.
      Born in Prato, Italy, Rachele, 27, rose to fame after being crowned Miss Italia 2016.
      And she’s been a keen supporter of her Italian beau, sharing pics of herself with pal ­Benedetta Quagli, who used to date Chiesa.
      Rachele Risaliti is a former Miss ItaliaCredit: Instagram @rachele_risaliti
      Risaliti dates Gaetano CastrovilliCredit: Instagram @elcastro10
      Nif Brascia
      21-year-old stunner Nif dates Everton’s on-loan star Moise Kean, who is starring at Juventus.
      She was born in Thailand, and is a Muay Thai champion.
      Nif reportedly met the international striker in a Milan nightclub in 2019.
      But the pair like to keep their romance under wraps.
      Nif Brascia is a kickboxing expertCredit: Instagram @nifbrascia
      Moise Kean and Brascia have been dating since 2019
      Leah Monroe
      Since moving to Roma last year, Monroe has been a permanent fixture – cheering him on at the Olympic Stadium.
      The 22-year-old vlogger from London isn’t afraid to share her secrets, including the time she underwent plastic surgery.
      Monroe filmed her lip filler experience at a Harley Street surgeon, admitting it was the first time she went under and she was petrified.
      She has almost 125,000 followers on Instagram, with her latest post revealing they were expecting their first child.
      Leah Monroe is a popular beauty vloggerCredit: Instagram @leahmonroe_
      Monroe dates England striker Tammy AbrahamCredit: Instagram @leahmonroe_
      Zoe Cristofoli
      Tattoo lover Cristofoli, 26, is the girlfriend of AC Milan star Theo Hernandez.
      She and the defender share a son called TJ.
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      The stunner has a love of ink, with her body a canvas for it.
      While she also runs her own parlour Ink Studio Lagrange in Turin.
      Zoe Cristofoli is a tattoo-obsessed Wag
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      What happened to AC Milan prodigy Hachim Mastour and where is he now?

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      Former YouTube sensation, Hachim Mastour, seemingly had the world at his feet when he signed for AC Milan at the age of 14.Since then, his career has been a stark warning to any young players, highlighting just how quickly this dream can be taken away from you.
      Mastour signed for AC Milan from Reggiana at the age of 14.Credit: Getty
      What happened to AC Milan prodigy Hachim Mastour?
      It is the age old argument when it comes to professional football, natural talent versus application.
      Many current pros will recall tales of young footballers they have played with who had immense talent but failed to make the grade at the top level.
      When Hachim Mastour shot to viral fame ten years ago, a YouTube video entitled ‘The best 14-year-old footballer in the world’, amassed just under six million views.
      In the footage, he is seen dancing past players with no one seemingly able to get the ball from him as it appears to be glued to the skilful footballer’s feet.
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      This led to a flurry of Europe’s biggest teams suddenly scrambling scouts to Italy to get the lowdown on the player.
      For Mastour, a career that seemed to have no limits of what he could achieve, took a very different route.
      Where is Hachim Mastour now?
      Mastour is currently plying his trade at Renaissance Zemamra, who play in the Moroccan Second Division (Botola Pro 2).
      They sit top of the table this season, as of December 28, 2022, five points clear of second-placed Stade Marocain.
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      Despite being born in Italy, the forward opted to play for Morocco due to his parents’ nationality, becoming the youngest player to play for the Atlas Lions in 2015.
      Returning to parents’ homeland, Mastour is now playing in the Moroccan League hoping to resurrect his career at the ripe old age of 24.
      Who has Hachim Mastour played for?
      After spending four years at Reggiana in their youth academy, Mastour signed for AC Milan for €500,000 in 2012.
      In the 2013/14 season, manager Clarence Seedorf promoted him to the Milan first team for the final game of the season.
      He would have became the club’s youngest ever player to feature in a Serie A game but did not come off the bench in the game against Sassuolo.
      Milan then loaned him out to Malaga, a move which was not to work out for the youngster with the Spanish side cancelling the loan agreement.
      Then sent out to PEC Zwolle, he returned to AC Milan after the loan where he had a year left on his contract.
      Sadly for the youngster, the most notable incident in his time in Milan is when manager Gennaro Gattuso threatened to “knock his teeth out”
      In September 2018, Greek Superleague club Lamia signed him on a free transfer but a disappointing stint of six goalless appearances in seven months saw them terminate his contract by mutual consent.
      Mastour signed a three-year contract with Serie C side Reggina in October 2019 where he went on to make ten appearances for them before being loaned to Carpi in the same league.
      On January 14, 2021, he scored his first professional goal in a 5-1 defeat against Sambenedettese.
      After being without a club since July 2021, he signed for Moroccan side Renaissance Zemamra on June 28, 2022.
      Mastour managed to score on his debut in a 3-1 win over Jeunesse Ben Guerir in Botola Pro 2.
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