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      Juventus star Nicolo Fagioli snubbed Man Utd transfer as he was ‘not ready to leave Italy’, reveals brother

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      JUVENTUS midfielder Nicolo Fagioli snubbed a move to Manchester United as he did not want to “leave Italy”.The Italian’s brother Alessandro has revealed that the 21-year-old turned down a move to Old Trafford as he was not ready for a move away from home.
      Nicolo Fagioli turned down a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
      The Red Devils were reportedly interested in signing Fagioli during his time at Cremonese before he moved to Juventus.
      When asked about how the Old Lady signed him, Alessandro brought up the interest from United.
      He also insisted that the midfielder is a “mummy’s boy” and did not want to have to much distance between himself and home.
      He told Tuttosport: “Nicolo is a mummy’s boy, he has never liked distance.
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      “When he was at the Cremonese youth team, he said no to Manchester United, he didn’t feel ready to leave Italy.
      “And for Juve he preferred to decline the interest of Inter, AC Milan and Atalanta.”
      The decision has seemed to have paid off for the midfielder as he spent a couple of seasons with Juventus’ youth sides before breaking into the first team this season.
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      He impressed manager Massimiliano Allegri and was brought off the bench against Lecce in October and went on to score the winning goal in the 1-0 victory.
      Since then Fagioli has played in the Champions League and overall he has made nine appearances in all competitions, scoring twice.
      Last season, the Italian was back at Cremonese on loan and helped them earn promotion to Serie A. More

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      ‘We are working on it’ – AC Milan star Rafael Leao’s dad responds to Chelsea transfer question

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      RAFAEL LEAO’S dad gave a cryptic answer regarding speculation linking his son to Chelsea.The AC Milan forward, 23, continues to be linked with a transfer away from the San Siro.
      Rafael Leao is a transfer target for Chelsea as he stars for AC MilanCredit: Getty
      And with just 18 months left to run on his current deal with the Italian champions, the Blues are expected to step up their pursuit in 2023.
      Leao’s dad Antonio spoke with Record in their homeland Portugal and was quizzed on the winger’s future.
      Asked about his contract renewal at Milan, links with Chelsea and the legal dispute with Sporting, Leao Sr said: “The answer is: we are working on it.”
      Then asked directly if he meant signing a new deal or on the transfer to Stamford Bridge, he added: “We are dealing with it, because Rafael Leao has a contract that ends in 2024.
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      “Until that date, we are dealing with all of that.
      “Without Chelsea, without Barcelona, without Real Madrid, we are dealing with that.
      “Rafael loves being in Italy. He has an affection for the Italians that the Portuguese don’t have for him.
      “He won the trophy for best player in Serie A not because he’s handsome, but because he’s the best.”
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      Reports recently claimed Milan value Leao at more than £87million.
      The winger – also a target for Manchester United – has scored seven and assisted nine in Serie A and the Champions League this season.
      That strong form saw him named in Fernando Santos’ Portugal squad for the World Cup – alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes who had a frosty handshake in the dressing room. More

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      Roma ‘are willing to listen to offers for ex-Chelsea star Tammy Abraham to fund transfer for Sassuolo’s Davide Frattesi’

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      ROMA are reportedly willing to listen to offers for ex-Chelsea star Tammy Abraham to fund their transfer assault for Sassuolo’s Davide Frattesi.Abraham, 25, joined the Italian giants last summer for £35million.
      Roma are open to selling Abraham in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Abraham has had an underwhelming season in front of goal
      He went on to score 27 goals and provide six assists across all competitions for Jose Mourinho’s side and helped Roma win the inaugural Uefa Europa Conference League.
      However, his fortunes haven’t been as great this term, scoring just four times in 20 appearances in all competitions
      This led to boss Mourinho publicly hitting out at the striker, calling on him to address his woes in front of goal.
      And now according to Calciomercato, Roma are open to selling Abraham in the January transfer window should any interesting offers arrive.
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      Roma director Tiago Pinto wants to strengthen Mourinho’s squad in the New Year and has set his sights on Sassuolo midfielder Frattesi.
      Sassuolo will not consider any loan offers and it would take a fair whack of cash to part with the 23-year-old, which is where Abraham could come into play.
      Abraham’s form isn’t only a concern for Roma.
      The ex-Chelsea striker missed out on a place in Gareth Southgate’s 26-man England squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
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      Boss Southgate, whose Three Lions are among the favourites to win in Qatar, publicly cited Abraham’s form as to why he wasn’t picked.
      Newcastle’s Callum Wilson was selected ahead of Abraham and Brentford’s Ivan Toney, with the latter being a surprise omission.
      Southgate said on Abraham: “Tammy has had a poor run of scoring form at the wrong time.
      “It’s not a case where we’re three to four weeks away from the finals, we’re 10 days.
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      “So form could be more important. We don’t really know where they are until we see them face to face, on the training pitch, medical issues we’re not completely aware of.
      “We know the form we see in the matches, but you don’t get the full picture.”
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      Roma kid Cristian Volpato REJECTS World Cup call-up from Australia after breaking into first-team under Jose Mourinho

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      ROMA star Cristian Volpato has turned down a World Cup call-up by Australia as he wants to eventually play for Italy.The teenager is enjoying a break through season at the Serie A club under manager Jose Mourinho.
      Cristian Volpato has impressed for Roma this seasonCredit: Getty
      Jose Mourinho has promoted Cristian Volpato to his first-teamCredit: EPA
      He has featured five times for the first-team scoring one goal and it has led to Australia offering him a place in their 26-man squad heading to Qatar.
      However he has shockingly rejected the opportunity as he holds out to one day be part of an Italy squad.
      Socceroos boss Graham Arnold discussed Volpato’s decision in a press conference admitting Australia were desperate to have him in their team.
      Arnold said: “Until 11pm last night I was trying to convince Volpato to be in the team, it was not my decision.
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      “I spoke to Cristian three times. And I had spoken to him other times before that.
      “Yesterday I told him he was among the 26 called up for the World Cup. 

      “He told me he wanted to think about it and talk to people close to him to try to understand what was best for his career. He later decided to decline my offer to play for Australia in Qatar.”
      Volpato is eligible for both Italy and Australia but clearly has a preference over where his allegiance lies.
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      The 18-year-old was born Down Under and moved to Italy just two years ago.
      He has been capped by the Italian Under-19 and Under-20 sides but was then called up to the Aussies Under-23 team but had to forfeit his place in the squad by Roma.
      Volpato then reportedly posted a video online mocking the Australian team and the attacking midfielder was labelled as ‘childish’ by fans.
      Italy failed to qualify for this year’s tournament with Australia in Group D with France, Denmark and Tunisia.
      Arnold has other young stars to call upon in Qatar after choosing Newcastle wonderkid Garang Kuol.
      He has also called up Jason Cummings despite him playing for Scotland twice. More

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      Chelsea in Rafael Leao transfer boost as AC Milan star ‘demands club-record wages to stay at San Siro’

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      CHELSEA have received a boost in their pursuit of Rafael Leao after the AC Milan star reportedly demanded club-record wages to stay. The forward’s contract runs until 2024 and he has attracted plenty of interest from major European clubs.
      Leao failed to impress in Milan’s two games against Chelsea in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      The Blues are believed to be particularly keen on the 23-year-old who has gradually emerged as one of football’s most exciting attacking talents.
      But Milan will want big money for their star with his valuation being reportedly in the region of £105m.
      The power could be shifting back towards Chelsea however as Sky Italia report that the Italian club have a fight on their hands over Leao’s contract.
      The Portuguese hitman is reportedly requesting a huge hike in his wages to make him sign an extension.
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      His change in agent is believed to have complicated the situation for Milan who are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal.
      Sky Italia say Leao wants a wage increase from around £7.8m a year to £8.7m a year, money that AC Milan have never paid a player before in their history.
      There is also an issue with his former club Sporting Lisbon who are reportedly still owed £16.5m over a contract dispute going back to 2018.
      All of this could play into Chelsea hands with the London club linked to Leao for several weeks.
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      Blues boss Graham Potter struggled to hide his admiration for the ace when asked about him as Chelsea played Stefano Pioli’s side twice in the Champions League group stages.
      Potter said: “You can see Leao’s quality and skills, it’s obvious. But he is part of a strong team. We have to respect that [he is under contract].”
      Leao signed for Milan in 2019 from Lille and proved to a major part of the team who were crowned Serie A champions last season. More

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      Champions League wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia reveals surprise idol growing up in Georgia

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      NAPOLI wonderkid Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has revealed his surprise idol growing up in Georgia.That’s after taking Serie A and the Champions League by storm this season.
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has revealed his surprise football idol growing upCredit: Getty
      Kvaratskhelia, 21, is Europe’s top new talent after joining Napoli from Dinamo Batumi over the summer.
      Costing just £8.5million, the exciting winger has eight goals and 10 assists in 17 games this season.
      Napoli are already top of Serie A by five points, while also qualifying for the Champions League last-16 with ease.
      Manchester City are already thought to be interested in a deal for Kvaratskhelia.
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      And Chelsea have also been linked with a move that could reach as much as £86m.
      The versatile forward has now revealed that Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is his role model.
      But growing up as a kid in Georgia, his “first love” in the beautiful game was Real Madrid legend Guti.
      The Spanish midfielder played 542 times for Los Blancos up until 2010, winning five titles and three Champions Leagues.
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      And Kvaratskhelia admits Guti was by far his No1 icon while learning how to become a top footballer.
      The ace told Corriere dello Sport: “Cristiano Ronaldo [is my role model]. Even though my first love was Guti from Real Madrid.
      “When I played with friends in Tbilisi, my city, we wore white shirts. I wrote his name on my back.”
      Kvaratskhelia has also been compared with Man Utd and Northern Ireland legend George Best.
      But the youngster admits he has a long way to go before reaching those levels, and simply wants to be his own man.
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      Kvaratskhelia added: “I don’t pay too much attention to these things and I think it’s very difficult to reach these levels.
      “Let’s say that I want to reach my level, I’m working for myself.”
      Kvaratskhelia was a big fan of Real Madrid legend Guti while growing up in GeorgiaCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      AC Milan join Barcelona in transfer chase for Chelsea star Jorginho who could leave for FREE in summer

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      THE future for Jorginho is heating up after AC Milan reportedly entered the transfer race to sign him next summer.Chelsea star Jorginho is free to leave the club when if his contract is not renewed by next summer.
      Jorginho celebrates a man of the match award after Chelsea’s win over SalzburgCredit: PA
      Barcelona have been an interested party for some time now.
      However, despite Barcelona’s long-term interest in the Italian who has reportedly already made a transfer commitment to them, they are no longer the only ones with an interest.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, Serie A champions Milan are best-positioned alongside Barcelona to sign the 30-year-old.
      They report the two clubs have “taken the lead” and made “important moves” to push a deal through.
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      Barcelona want Jorginho as a replacement for legend Sergio Busquets, whose own contract is running out next summer as well.
      The pair play the same position and are both good on the ball, with the “Barcelona DNA” demanding technically proficient players.
      But Sport’s report indicates his next move could come down to the contract offered to him.
      In this sense, the Blaugrana are at an instant disadvantage due to their already soaring wage bill, their precarious finances, and the relatively low tax level in Italy.
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      Previous reports have suggested that Jorginho has already rejected a contract proposal from Chelsea due to wanting a package worth £150,000 per week.
      Jorginho has previous experience in Serie A, spending his entire career in Italy prior to his Chelsea move in 2018.
      Four of those years were spent at Napoli, with ex-boss Maurizio Sarri coaxing him into the Chelsea transfer. More

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      Juventus step up contract talks with English wonderkid Samuel Iling-Junior as Prem clubs circle on ex-Chelsea star

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      JUVENTUS are ready to begin talks with English starlet Samuel Iling-Junior amid interest from Premier League clubs, according to reports.Iling-Junior has burst on to the scene, making a big impact off the bench for the Italian side this season.
      Samuel Iling-Junior of has starred for Juve’s youth teamCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old winger came on for his Champions League debut in the loss to Benfica and provided an assist six minutes after his introduction.
      He then got another assist a matter of days later in 1-0 win over Leece within a minute of being subbed on by manager Max Allegri for his third first-team appearance.
      The teenager’s contract expires at the end of this season and Juve are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal, claim The Athletic.
      With his deal running out a number of top clubs are beginning to circle.
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      Negotiations between the player and Juventus are supposedly set to take place imminently.
      Iling-Junior was on the books of Chelsea for nine years from 2013 to 2020 before departing and opting for a switch to Italy despite Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich rumoured to have been interested.
      He has featured in a number of age groups for England and has been capped three times at Under-20s level.
      Juventus have got off to a slow start this campaign and sit 7th in Serie A but remain in touching distance of the top four.
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      The club have also failed to make it out the group stage of the Champions League and may drop into the Europa League.
      Pressure is building on Allegri but club legend turned vice-president Pavel Nedved has said they still have “full faith” in their boss.
      And he may not be able to count on Iling-Junior as he is expected to be out until after the World Cup with an ankle injury. More