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      Chelsea want to sell Ziyech to Roma and not rival Prem clubs in transfer blow to Tottenham and Newcastle

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      CHELSEA would prefer to offload unsettled Hakim Ziyech to Roma rather than a rival Premier League club.The Italians want the Moroccan winger but need to sell midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo first to raise funds for a £25million deal.
      Hakim Ziyech could be on his way to Roma in the transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Tottenham and Newcastle have also been linked with Ziyech, 29, who looks set to leave Chelsea this window to end a frustrating two-and-a-half years in English football.
      But the Blues seem prepared to give Roma time to secure the money instead of selling to the highest bidder.
      The transfer window in Italy closes next Tuesday – the same day as in England – but four hours earlier at 7pm UK time.
      Ziyech is keen to move to Italy for a fresh start.
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      He has found himself out of favour with a number of Chelsea managers.
      He was signed by Frank Lampard in July 2020 but tumbled down the pecking order under his successor Thomas Tuchel.
      Wideman Ziyech has not found the going any easier under current head coach Graham Potter.
      That is despite enjoying a starring role for his country at the World Cup last year.
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      Morocco reached the semi-finals then lost the third-place play-off to Croatia in Qatar.
      Fourth is the highest achievement by any African nation at the tournament.
      Ziyech played all of Chelsea’s last game, away at Liverpool, last weekend but only because of the huge injury list.
      He has a contract until 2025 but both parties are keen on a clean break.  More

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      Tottenham complete signing of Villarreal star Danjuma after hijacking Everton transfer

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      TOTTENHAM have completed the signing of Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma.The Dutch forward has joined Spurs on loan until the end of the season.
      Arnaut Danjuma has signed for Tottenham on loan from VillarrealCredit: Getty
      Spurs hijacked Everton’s deal for the Dutch forwardCredit: Getty

      Danjuma was expected to sign for Everton, but Tottenham swooped in to hijack the deal in the final moments.
      The Toffees, who sacked Frank Lampard on Monday after eight defeats in nine, thought they had clinched the loan signing from Villarreal.
      Danjuma, 25, had already had a medical on Merseyside at the weekend.
      However, with the paperwork yet to be signed off, Spurs sneaked in at the 11th hour.
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      Danjuma travelled down on Tuesday to have his Tottenham medical.
      Tottenham released a statement confirming the signing saying: “We are delighted to announce the signing of Arnaut Danjuma on loan from Villarreal until the end of the 2022/23 season, subject to international clearance.”
      Last season Danjuma was a regular starter with the Yellow Submarine in their run to the Champions League semi-finals.
      He netted six goals in 11 appearances in Europe while also scoring a further ten goals in 23 La Liga matches.
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      This season he has already notched six goals in 17 matches in all competitions.
      Tottenham’s transfer business is not over, though as they are also confident of signing Sporting Lisbon full-back Pedro Porro.
      SunSport understands that following talks between both clubs over the past two days, an agreement is close to being reached to meet that figure this window.
      The 23-year-old has a £40million release clause in his contract with the Portuguese side. More

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      Tottenham confident of completing Pedro Porro transfer in days with £40m deal with Sporting close to being agreed

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      TOTTENHAM are growing increasingly confident of completing a £40million deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Pedro Porro in the next few days.Spurs boss Antonio Conte has been on the look-out for a right wing-back to fit his system since the summer, and Porro, 23, is their main target.
      Tottenham hope to wrap up a deal for Porro on WednesdayCredit: Getty
      An offer of £32.5m has already been rejected this month, with Portuguese side Sporting remaining stubborn over the player’s £40m release clause.
      But SunSport understands that following talks between both clubs over the past two days, an agreement is close to being reached to meet that figure this window.
      The £40m deal would include add-ons and bonuses – as Spurs chairman Daniel Levy continues to spend big in order to prove to Conte he can build him a title-challenging squad.
      Once on the books at Manchester City, Porro has made almost 100 appearances in all competitions since joining Sporting on loan in 2020.
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      Should the deal go through, City would benefit with a 30 per cent sell-on clause, having left Manchester permanently in May 2022 for £7.2m.
      The Spain international is expected to be thrown straight into the starting XI to kick-start Tottenham’s season, replacing the likes of Matt Doherty and Emerson Royal.
      The signing would see the north London club’s spending over the course of this season surpass £200m, having spent £170m on seven players in the summer.
      Back on October, Conte said: “We know this situation with the club and the club knows very well we need time and patience, to try to go step by step.
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      “I spoke about the transfer market, that we needed more transfer markets to reach a good level.
      “We know this. At the same time, we want to be competitive, to try to do everything.”
      Despite winning just two of their last six Premier League outings, Spurs are still competing in the FA Cup and Champions League – as well as remaining three points off the top four. More

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      Tottenham wanted me to GET RID of Harry Kane says ex-manager Tim Sherwood as he reveals star’s best attribute

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      TOTTENHAM wanted to get rid of Harry Kane before he made his Premier League debut, according to former manager Tim Sherwood.The England captain, 29, moved level with Jimmy Greaves as Spurs’ all-time leading scorer on Monday night as he bagged his 266th goal for the club in their 1-0 win over Fulham.
      Harry Kane equalled Jimmy Greaves’ goalscoring record for Spurs on MondayCredit: Getty
      Tim Sherwood claims Spurs wanted to get rid of Kane while he was managerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He also moved to 199 Premier League goals, nine behind Wayne Rooney and 61 shy of Alan Shearer’s record.
      But before his devastating prowess in front of goal became Tottenham’s most valuable asset, he was struggling out on loan at the likes of Norwich and Leicester.
      And Sherwood, who handed Kane his first Premier League start for Spurs in April 2014, has revealed the club wanted to move him on.
      But he insists he had belief in the striker’s ability and was a driving force in keeping him at White Hart Lane.
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      Speaking in his column for The Mail, he said: “Every manager that took Harry on loan said he wouldn’t make it. There wasn’t one who said he would.
      “If they tell you different, they’re lying. I’m not knocking that. It was their opinion at the time.
      But I never judged Harry when he was away from Tottenham. I thought it was the best for his development – to play competitive football.
      “I’d go watch him. At Millwall in 2012, there was an intense atmosphere. But that was exactly what he needed. For him to keep putting that shirt on when he hadn’t scored, only to end up being named Millwall’s Young Player of the Year, showed the character of the boy.
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      “When Harry came back to Tottenham after a series of loans, I advised him not to accept any more offers and to stick around and fight for his place.
      “The manager previous to me, Andre Villas-Boas, had no intention of putting him in.
      “Franco Baldini was sporting director and he wrote off Harry, saying he wasn’t good enough for the Premier League. Tottenham wanted me to get rid of him.
      “There were clubs who wanted Harry. But I wouldn’t do that. I wasn’t listening. I was saying: ‘The boy is good enough.’
      “I was told I was ‘biased’ towards the younger players. I wasn’t. I just wanted to win and Harry was best equipped to do that for me.”
      Kane scored on his Premier League debut in a 5-1 win over Sunderland and went on to bag two more league goals before the end of the 2013/14 season.
      Since then, he has scored 24 goals or more in all competitions for eight successive campaigns.
      And Sherwood pinpointed Kane’s work rate as his best attribute.
      He added: “I hate ‘natural talent’. There’s no such thing as a ‘natural’ footballer.
      “It takes hard work, and no one typifies that more than this boy. Harry worked hard. He still works hard.”
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      Kane will look to move out on his own as Spurs’ all-time top scorer when they travel to face Preston in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.
      He will also see the competition as an opportunity to win a first major trophy of his career.
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      Seven top transfers that could still go through with 7 days of window left including Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea

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      THE January transfer window is set to close in just seven days time as clubs rush to bolster their squads before the end of the month.We are now halfway through the Premier League campaign and there are a host of battles up and down the table.
      Enzo Fernandez has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Anthony Gordon has been linked with a move away amid Everton’s strugglesCredit: Getty
      Arsenal and Man City are preparing for a lengthy title fight, while just 10 points separate Newcastle in third from Chelsea in 10th.
      Then down the other end there is an almighty tussle to avoid the drop, with rock bottom Southampton just three points adrift of Leicester in 14th.
      All this is to say the final week of the transfer window could play a crucial role in deciding the outcomes of many teams seasons.
      Here are seven deals SunSport believe could get done before February 1.
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      Enzo Fernandez to Chelsea
      Perhaps the biggest money transfer that could still be done before the end of the window is Chelsea signing Enzo Fernandez.
      The Benfica midfielder, 22, who was sensational for Argentina at the World Cup, is being linked with an £88million move to Stamford Bridge.
      However, his £105m release clause remains a huge stumbling block for the Blues.
      Ivan Fresneda to Arsenal
      Ivan Fresneda could be set to join the Premier League leaders this monthCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are keen to bring in reinforcements if they are to maintain their title challenge and remain ahead of Man City until the end of May.
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      The Gunners have reportedly agreed a £13m fee for Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda.
      However, Borussia Dortmund have also seen an offer accepted, with the LaLiga outfit expected to decide which club the 18-year-old will join in the coming days.
      Nicolo Zaniolo to Tottenham or Newcastle
      Spurs are keen to add Nicolo Zaniolo to their squad in the January windowCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are facing a huge battle to get back into the top four this season.
      Antonio Conte has made it clear his desire to sign players in the January window, with Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, 23, a priority for Spurs.
      However, Newcastle attempted to hijack the deal on Tuesday with a £31m offer which was rejected by Roma.
      Malo Gusto to Chelsea
      Malo Gusto could be Chelsea’s latest signing in the mid-season windowCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have already seen an £18m bid rejected for 19-year-old right-back Malo Gusto of Lyon.
      But they are understood to be preparing an improved offer as Todd Boehly looks to add to the hundreds of millions he has spent on players since taking over the club.

      Pedro Porro to Tottenham
      Pedro Porro is being heavily linked with a move to Spurs this monthCredit: AFP
      Tottenham are closing in on a £40million deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Pedro Porro.
      Spurs boss Antonio Conte has been on the look-out for a right wing-back to fit his system since the summer, and Porro, 23, is their main target.
      Anthony Gordon to Newcastle or Chelsea
      Everton’s Anthony Gordon nearly joined Chelsea in the summer following a superb end to the 2021/22 campaign.
      Now, amid a turbulent time at Goodison Park, he is being linked with a move away once more despite just three goals in 18 appearances so far this season.
      Chelsea are keen to come back in for him, but Newcastle are also very interested in snapping up the 21-year-old.
      Moises Caicedo to Arsenal or Chelsea
      Moises Caicedo is yet another Brighton player to have emerged as a starCredit: Reuters
      Brighton relentlessly sign and develop players that eventually catch the attention of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
      Midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, is the latest Seagulls star to be linked with a move away.
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      He could join ex-team-mate Leandro Trossard at Arsenal as the Gunners are keeping a keen eye on him.
      But Chelsea are another club thought to be interested in the Ecuadorian international. More

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      Newcastle attempt to hijack Tottenham’s transfer for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo but ‘have £31m opening bid rejected’

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      NEWCASTLE are trying to hijack Tottenham’s bid to sign Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, according to reports.The Italy international, 23, has been heavily linked with Antonio Conte’s side in the January transfer window.
      Nicolo Zaniolo has attracted a lot of interest from Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Spurs were understood to be interested in a loan move with the option to buy.
      Borussia Dortmund and West Ham have also reportedly been monitoring his situation.
      However, according to journalist Tancredi Palmeri, Newcastle have now emerged as a potential destination for Zaniolo after offering Roma £31million for the Serie A side’s No22.
      The opening bid was rejected by the Italian outfit, but Eddie Howe’s men could yet return with a second offer.
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      Roma have slapped a £35m release clause on Zaniolo.
      But Jose Mourinho’s side are already monitoring potential replacements in case Zaniolo leaves this month.
      The versatile midfielder has contributed two goals and three assists in 17 appearances this season.
      He joined Roma from Inter Milan in 2018 and has since registered 24 goals and 18 assists in 128 matches for the club.
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      Newcastle and Tottenham are both in a battle for a top four place in the Premier League this season.
      The Magpies currently sit third in the table, above Man Utd on goal difference.
      But Spurs are just three points adrift of them in fifth following their 1-0 win over Fulham on Monday. More

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      Harry Kane’s impressive Dream Team season partially obscured by Erling Haaland’s nonsense numbers

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      IN pretty much any other season, Harry Kane (£7.6m) would be the Premier League’s headline act for scoring 16 goals before the end of January.The 29-year-old is on track for a 30-goal campaign in the top flight, something he’s only achieved once before, in 2017/18.
      However, Kane’s mightily impressive effort has been partially obscured by Erling Haaland (£8.8m), English football’s new apex predator.
      Changing the gameCredit: getty
      Manchester City’s No9 has started writing a new chapter in the Premier League record books having plundered 25 goals from his first 19 appearances.
      At the halfway stage, the prolific Norwegian poacher is just seven goals shy of Mohamed Salah’s (£8.6m) record of 32 goals in a 38-game season and he’s nine short of the record jointly held by Andy Cole and Alan Shearer for most goals (34) in a single Prem campaign, both achieved when the league contained 22 teams.
      Such has been the remarkable nature of Haaland’s nonsense, Kane’s campaign has seemed distinctly normal in comparison.
      In reality, however, the England captain has once again underlined his credentials as a world-class centre-forward.
      This is particularly true given the problems Tottenham are currently experiencing in regards to attacking fluency.
      Take nothing away from Haaland, he is unmatched at what he does, but leading the line for Man City is a considerably more desirable role than fronting up Antonio Conte’s side right now.
      Not many players could 16 league goals in half a season for this Spurs team on current formCredit: getty
      On Monday night, Kane scored the only goal as Spurs beat Fulham 1-0 at Craven Cottage, a good result given the Cottagers results upon their return to the top flight.
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      In doing so, the three-time Golden Boot winner equalled Jimmy Greaves’ record of 266 goals for the club.
      Additionally, his next league goal will be his 200th, a landmark previously reached by just two players: Wayne Rooney and the aforementioned Shearer.
      There will always be talk of trophies (or lack thereof) when Kane is the topic of discussion but to doubt his pedigree as an individual is to deny clear truth.
      Kane remains an elite Dream Team asset
      Naturally, Spurs’ No10 is set for another prosperous Dream Team campaign.
      A Star Man display in west London on Monday night moved him onto 158 points in total, making him the third-best asset in his position -behind Marcus Rashford (£5.4m) and Haaland – and the fourth-best player overall.
      He’s a full 72 points ahead of his next-best team-mate, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg (£3.3m), an indication of how reliant Spurs are on their top scorer this term, especially with Son Heung-min (£5m) enduring a rare fallow period.
      It’s thanks to Kane that Conte’s troops are still in the hunt for Champions League qualification and whether they finish inside the top four or not, Dream Team gaffers can rely on the Three Lions marksman to deliver plentiful returns as long as he’s fit. More

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      How Tottenham could line up under Maurizio Sarri with ex-Chelsea boss raiding former club for Pulisic and Jorginho

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      TOTTENHAM could have a very different look to their starting line-up should they appoint Maurizio Sarri as Antonio Conte’s replacement.Conte is set to leave the club at the end of the season as his contract expires.
      Maurizio Sarri could head to Tottenham this summerCredit: EPA
      Antonio Conte is believed to be on his way out of the club this summerCredit: Getty
      And Sarri could re-unite with his former players Christian Pulisic and JorginhoCredit: Reuters
      How Sarri could line-up if Tottenham signed the Chelsea duo
      He has become frustrated at the North London side, while the club do not appreciate his frequent jibes.
      However, Spurs are believed to have already identified Sarri as his replacement.

      The former Chelsea boss is currently at Serie A side Lazio, who sit fourth in the table following Juventus’ points deduction.
      Should the Italian get the job, then he could move for a reunion with former players Jorginho and Christian Pulisic.
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      The duo are believed to be on the way out of the club this summer.
      Jorginho’s contract is set to expire, while Chelsea will try to cash in on the American winger as he does not feature in Graham Potter’s plans.
      This could pave a way for moves to the North of London.
      Sarri has typically used a 4-3-3 system, which would accommodate the duo quite easily.
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      Jorginho could line up in the midfield trio alongside Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Rodrigo Bentancur.
      While Pulisic would be able to take up a position on either flank of the attack.
      Another potential that Sarri could have to deal with is the exit of star striker Harry Kane.
      The England international has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
      If Kane was to leave, then Sarri could deploy a false nine system and build his attack around Pulisic, and Dejan Kulusevski, with Son Heung-min playing centrally.
      Jorginho could then line-up with Bentancur in the middle of the park, with Emerson Royal and Ryan Sessegnon playing as wing-backs.
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