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      Man Utd joined by Juventus in Antoine Griezmann transfer chase as move from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid stalls

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been joined in their pursuit of Antoine Griezmann by Juventus, according to reports. Griezmann, 31, is free to leave Barcelona after flopping at the club and is currently on loan at rivals Atletico Madrid.
      Antoine Griezmann is wanted by Man United and Juventus if Atletico do not sign him permanentlyCredit: Rex
      Griezmann captained France in their 2-0 loss to DenmarkCredit: AFP
      There is an clause in his loan deal which could see him sign permanently for Atletico for a cut-price fee of £35million, although recent reports suggest it could be as low as £22m.
      However, the clause inserted into the deal means the full transfer is only triggered if the Frenchman plays a certain amount of games.
      And to avoid triggering the buy option Atletico have only played Griezmann for less than 30 minutes per match – which is under the threshold to be counted as a game in the terms.
      If Atletico continue to do this, he won’t automatically become their player, which would allow interested parties such as United and Juventus to sign him.
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      Barcelona have threatened legal action against Atletico regarding their seeming exploitation of this loophole, and unless a deal is hashed out before January to sort it Griezmann may be recalled.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus are keeping an eye on the situation and are alert to any changes ahead of a potential transfer.
      Massimiliano Allegri’s side have struggled in Serie A this season and are way off the pace of getting close to winning a Scudetto.
      Consequently, they are already looking at reinforcements in January and next summer.
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      The likes of Marco Asensio and Christian Pulisic are among their targets who are at a reduced price, with Griezmann the latest addition to the list.
      Man Utd’s interest dates back to the summer, but the 2018 World Cup winner was not entertaining moves away from Madrid and snubbed a potential move.
      However, the current situation is leaving all parties frustrated and could end with United making an approach in January. More

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      Arsenal transfer blow as Gunners ‘have NO chance’ of signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in January swoop

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      JUVENTUS striker Dusan Vlahovic will NOT be joining Arsenal in January after rumours of a reported swoop.That is the view of transfer guru Fabrizio Romano who has had his say on the Gunners’ interest in the 22-year-old.
      Arsenal have been told they have NO chance of signing Juventus striker Dusan VlahovicCredit: AFP
      Mikel Arteta was desperate to bring the Serbian star to the Emirates in last season’s winter window, but the player opted to join the Old Lady instead.
      And Vlahovic then opened up on snubbing the North London outfit where he insisted he never entertained the thought of signing for Arsenal.
      Vlahovic banged in nine goals for Juve in the second half of the 2021-22 campaign, but he has struggled for form this term with Massimilano Allegri’s men eighth in Serie A.
      This has led to speculation that Arsenal could reignite their interest in the centre-forward in a double raid with his team-mate Fabio Miretti also on their radar.
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      But Italian reporter Romano has poured cold water over any potential deal for Vlahovic, insisting there hasn’t been any contact between the two clubs.
      Speaking in his column for CaughtOffside, he said: “At the moment there’s absolutely nothing between Dusan Vlahovic and Arsenal.
      “We can’t predict the future but as of now there’s not even a direct contact.
      “Vlahovic is key player for Juventus and they invested €75m [£67m] plus add-ons for him, so it’s extremely unlikely.
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      “He was great last season with Juventus, this year all the players are not performing.
      “So I don’t think it’s Vlahovic’s fault that he’s not yet performed at his very best.”
      In eight games so far this season, the ex-Partizan Belgrace ace has banged in four goals.
      But he hasn’t got on the score sheet in his last four matches in all competitions. More

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      Chelsea boss Potter eyes transfer move for AC Milan star Ismael Bennacer but faces £35m fight with Liverpool

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      CHELSEA are plotting a January move for AC Milan star Ismael Bennacer, according to reports.Graham Potter already has an abundance of midfield talent at his disposal, but both N’Golo Kante and Jorginho are out of contract in 2023.
      Bennacer has made more than 100 appearances for AC MilanCredit: Getty
      The Blues did sign Denis Zakaria in the summer, but the Switzerland international is only on loan from Juventus.
      Chelsea do have an option to buy Zakaria, but it’s unclear whether that’ll activate that clause.
      Therefore, according to CalcioMercato, recently-appointed Potter is interested in signing Bennacer, although faces competition from Liverpool.
      The report claims that Milan aren’t willing to sell Bennacer for less than £35m.
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      The Serie A giants are also hoping to tie the 24-year-old to fresh terms.
      That’s because his current deal at the San Siro runs out at the end of the 2023-2024 season.
      Bennacer has scored four goals and registered seven assists in 114 games since arriving from Empoli back in 2019.
      Of those, 40 came last season as he helped AC Milan win their first Serie A title for 11 years.
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      Potter will see first-hand what the Algerian is capable of when Chelsea face the Italian club twice in seven days in the Champions League next month.
      And the Blues need a positive points return from those two games after picking up just one point from their first two fixtures. More

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      Juventus target Chelsea star Christian Pulisic and Wolves’ Adama Traore as they draw up three-man transfer shortlist

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      CHRISTIAN PULISIC and Adama Traore are being targeted by Juventus for a transfer as they look for a new winger. The Turin outfit are looking for a player on their right-wing, with Angel Di Maria and Juan Cuadrado both seeing their contracts expire at the end of the season.
      Christian Pulisic is being considered as a transfer target by JuventusCredit: AP
      Adama Traore is out of favour at Wolves so Juventus could be the perfect get-out pass for himCredit: PA
      As a result, Juventus have drawn up a three-man transfer shortlist of potential targets.
      As reported by TuttoSport, one of these targets is Chelsea outcast Pulisic, who was also approached for a loan transfer by Manchester United late in the summer window.
      Pulisic has fallen way off his best performances with persistent injury concerns flatlining his progress.
      Wolves star Traore is another target on their list.
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      His raw power and pace is next to impossible to deal with for any defender, and in all likelihood, he would thrive in the slower Serie A.
      However, his end product remains sketchy and it has seen his game time at Wolves limited this season.
      The final player on their list is Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo.
      The Italian recently suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during Roma’s 1-0 loss to Atalanta.
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      However, the 23-year-old is more used to playing in a central role, which is likely not to be afforded with the current Juventus setup under Massimiliano Allegri.
      Allegri has struggled to get Juventus playing the same way he did when he won multiple and consecutive league titles with them in his first stint, and he has consequently come under pressure with the club sitting down in eighth.
      Nicolo Zaniolo is the final man on the Juventus shortlistCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal looking to raid Juventus for Dusan Vlahovic and Fabio Miretti in stunning double transfer swoop

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      ARSENAL have been linked with a sensational double transfer swoop for Juventus duo Dusan Vlahovic and Fabio Miretti.The Gunners splashed out over £100million during the summer as Mikel Arteta overhauled his squad.
      Mikel Arteta has allegedly told Arsenal to launch a £100m January transfer raidCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Gunners reportedly want Fabio Miretti and Dusan Vlahovic from JuventusCredit: Getty
      Part of those incomings was the arrival of £45million Brazilian international forward Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City.
      He was also joined by attackers Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos, as well as defender Oleksandr Zinchenko and goalkeeper Matt Turner.
      Despite all of those attacking reinforcements, a new report from Italy claims Arteta is pushing the Arsenal board to fork out over £100m more in January.
      CMW is reporting that he has instructed them to make a move for Juventus star Vlahovic.
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      The 22-year-old Serbian had been linked with the North London club for several months before he snubbed them in favour of joining the Turin side from Fiorentina back in January.
      He has since fired 11 goals in 21 Serie A outings – including four in eight appearances this term.
      It seems unlikely that Juventus would be looking to sell him within a year of securing his services, but this fresh report states that has not deterred Arteta.
      And he is not the only man that the Spaniard wants to bring to the Emirates from the Bianconeri.
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      Their 19-year-old midfield star Miretti is also allegedly on his wishlist.
      The Italian U21 international has become a key member of Massimiliano Allegri’s squad this term.
      He has featured nine times and is another name that Juventus are unlikely to want to lose, especially midway through the campaign.
      But that has not stopped this fresh report from claiming that Arteta has asked Arsenal to launch a £100.52m double bid for the pair. More

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      Jose Mourinho’s Roma plan January transfer raid on Chelsea for Trevoh Chalobah after sounding out defender in summer

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      JOSE MOURINHO reportedly has his eye on raiding former club Chelsea for defender Trevoh Chalobah.The 23-year-old centre-back made 30 appearances for the Blues under Thomas Tuchel last season.
      Chalobah has not featured much for Chelsea so far this seasonCredit: Reuters
      But he has featured in just one match so far in the new campaign – which came in a 2-1 victory over Leicester.
      The arrival of Graham Potter has not instantly change his fortunes either as he was named as an unused substitute in the 1-1 draw with RB Salzburg.
      And according to Corriere dello Sport, he could be on his way out of the club in January.
      That is because Mourinho is reportedly interested in bringing him to Roma on loan.
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      The Italian outfit were keen on the young defender in the summer window, with Mourinho thought to be calling for Chalobah as one of their main targets.
      A deal could not be reached, but contacts made previously make a move in January all the more likely.
      Chalobah joined Chelsea as a young boy and eventually broke through into the first team last season after loan spells at Ipswich, Huddersfield and Lorient.
      He enjoyed a positive first season in the team but now appears further down the pecking order.
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      The arrival of both Kalidou Koulibaly and Wesley Fofana adds to the likes of Thiago Silva, Cesar Azpilicueta and Marc Cucurella – all of whom can play at the heart of a back three.
      The strength in depth looks set to limit Chalobah’s opportunities in west London.
      And a move to Mourinho’s Roma could be the best option for all involved.
      Roma have started their Serie A campaign with four wins, one draw and two defeats.
      They sit sixth as a result, four points behind early pace-setters Napoli at the top of the table. More

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      ‘A few more years’ – Jose Mourinho opens up on retirement after ex-Chelsea and Man Utd boss’ 22 years in management

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      ROMA boss Jose Mourinho has revealed he still has “a few more years” left in him before he calls time on his career after 22 years in management.The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham gaffer has stated “nothing has changed” in his quest to claim silverware.
      Roma boss Jose Mourinho has stated he has no plans to retire just yetCredit: AFP
      Mourinho is on the cusp of creating history after recently equalling Sir Alex Ferguson’s record of 106 European wins in the Champions League era.
      Roma beat HJK Helsinki 3-0 in the Europa League last week as the Italians bounced back with a win following their defeat away at Ludogorets.
      The 59-year-old, who guided Romas to the inaugural Europa Conference League last season, has declared he remains hungry for success.
      Speaking at the Quinas de Ouro event, Mourinho opened up on his time in management having started out in charge of Benfica in 2000.
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      He said: “These 22 years have passed quickly, but I want to continue.
      “I feel good, I feel strong, motivated, I like winning, I hate losing, nothing has changed. 
      “The colour of my hair, yes, even the wrinkles, but I want to go on.
      “Not for another 22 years, as there is no time, but for a few more years.”
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      Mourinho also claimed his side exceeded expectations last campaign as he underlined his desire for more success this season.
      Though he highlighted how Roma, who sit in sixth spot in Serie A, only spent a meagre £6.1million in the summer transfer window when they snapped up right-back Zeki Celik from Lille.
      Though they did bring in the likes of Paulo Dybala, Andrea Belotti and Nemanja Matic on free transfers.
      Mourinho remarked: “Last season we did what no one expected, this year we’ll try to do better.
      “We don’t have the same economic potential as our rivals. 
      “We had a €7m [£6.1m] transfer market, but we have quality, passion, many people who like to work together, which is an important thing, and then at the end of the season we will see.” More

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      Arsenal could return for Manuel Locatelli in shock transfer move after Italy star’s struggling start at Juventus

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      ARSENAL could reportedly reignite their interest in Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli after failing to sign him last year.The 24-year-old snubbed a switch to the Emirates following Euro 2020 as he opted instead to link up with the Old Lady from Sassuolo.
      Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli is claimed to be facing an uncertain future in TurinCredit: Getty
      Locatelli linked up with Juve on an initial two-year loan, with the Serie A giants obligated to turn his temporary stay into a permanent transfer for £30million.
      But he has struggled to live up to his billing in Turin, and it has been claimed that he could be facing an uncertain future at the Allianz Stadium.
      According to Calciomercato, Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri has been left underwhelmed by the player since his arrival.
      And this has led to speculation over whether he could soon be departing the club, with Paul Pogba to replace him in the line-up once the Frenchman is fully fit.
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      The news outlet stated that should he fail to convince Allegri and the board in the next few months, Juventus wouldn’t stand in his way of departing.
      And they have said that Arsenal could be willing to return to the table for Locatelli where they would be prepared to take a gamble on him.
      It has been reported how the North London outfit were ‘on the footballer’s trail for a long time’ prior to him joining Juve from Sassuolo.
      Arsenal could now look to make a swoop to sign Locatelli at the second time of asking next summer.
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      Calciomercato refused to confirm whether there have been any talks between Arsenal or Juve for Locatelli.
      Gunners gaffer Mikel Arteta is known to be in the market for a new midfielder having failed to bring in Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz on deadline day.
      The Villans knocked back three bids by Arsenal for the Brazilian, with Arteta desperate to sign cover for Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny.
      With Luiz in the final year of his contract, Arsenal could look to snap him up in January or wait until the end of the campaign to land him on a free transfer.
      But they know they face competition from Liverpool in the race to secure his services. More