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    Amazing XI of biggest transfers that could still happen in January including Dusan Vlahovic to Arsenal

    THE Premier League’s top clubs are gearing up to splash the cash in what could turn out to be the most exciting January transfer window yet.Chelsea have been the biggest spenders so far this month with £88million Mykhailo Mudryk their latest recruit.
    Chelsea have been the biggest spenders this month with Mykhailo Mudryk their latest recruitCredit: PA
    Leandro Trossard looks set to leave Brighton after a huge fall-outCredit: Alamy
    Meanwhile a host of their domestic rivals are also looking to add to their squads.
    Leaders Arsenal are desperate to bolster their attack while Manchester United have already brought in Wout Weghorst on loan.
    And it is not only in England that the prospect of big-money moves could occur.
    Here SunSport has compiled a best XI of the possible signings that could still take place during this January transfer window…
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    Jordan Pickford – GK
    The goalkeeper has told Everton he wants to STAY at the club but the England number one and the struggling Merseyside club are deadlocked in a row over pay.
    And that has alerted Manchester United and Tottenham, who are now both willing to nearly double his £100,000-a-week wages to secure his signature.
    It still seems unlikely that Pickford would jump ship this month from the Premier League’s joint-bottom club, but as we know in football, anything can happen.
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    Pedro Porro – RB
    Tottenham are set for fresh talks this week with Sporting Lisbon over the signing of defender Pedro Porro.
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    Spurs have identified Porro, 23, as one of their top targets this month.
    But Sporting are reluctant to let the Spaniard go in this window.
    So far they have insisted Spurs pay up the full £39.9million written into his release clause.
    Josko Gvardiol – CB
    Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City have all been linked with the Croatian – who has revealed Liverpool are his “dream club” in the Premier League.
    RB Leipzig’s Croatian star’s stock soared even higher thanks to his standout performances for Croatia at the World Cup.
    Gvardiol is adamant that he will stay at the club as are Leipzig, but a late big-money offer could quickly change everything.
    Piero Hincapie – CB
    Tottenham are also weighing up a £20m January move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.
    Spurs boss Antonio Conte has made a new left-sided centre-back one of his main priorities and is among the many admirers of Ecuador international Hincapie.
    The 21-year-old caught the eye at the World Cup in Qatar and is on the radar of a number of clubs following impressive performances for Leverkusen since his arrival in Germany in 2021.
    Sergio Gomez – LB
    Manchester City ace Sergio Gomez is reportedly being targeted by both Juventus and Inter Milan.
    Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri wants him to replace Alex Sandro, who might not renew his contract at the end of the season.
    City only signed him from Anderlecht last summer but he has yet to make a breakthrough, and Italian media claims they are ready to do business for around £35m.

    Gianluca Prestianni – RW
    Real Madrid and Barcelona are locked in a transfer battle to sign Argentina wonderkid Gianluca Prestianni.
    The 16-year-old is currently playing in his homeland for Velez Sarsfield.
    Despite his young age, the winger has already made his senior debut for the club.
    That made him the third-youngest player ever to appear in Argentina’s top-flight after legends Diego Maradona and Sergio Aguero.
    The two LaLiga giants are continuing to monitor his progress before opting to launch a bid.
    Scott McTominay – CM
    Newcastle are reportedly chasing Manchester United’s Scott McTominay with the star concerned by his lack of recent match action.
    He is “widely liked” by Eddie Howe and the management team at St. James’ Park.
    And he is also allegedly open to a move with Newcastle set to launch a transfer bid if they get the green light that he is available from Old Trafford chiefs.
    Declan Rice – CM
    Declan Rice has been identified as Arsenal’s No.1 target.
    West Ham midfield star Rice is entering the final year of his contract at the London Stadium this summer – although there is an optional extra year – and he may finally opt to jump ship.
    A number of top clubs are interested in the 24-year-old, but the Gunners are ready to battle Chelsea, Manchester United and Man City for his signature to bolster their title dream.
    Leandro Trossard – LW
    The Belgian is unsettled at Brighton after falling out with boss Roberto De Zerbi.
    Trossard, 28, has been frozen out by the Italian after reportedly being involved in a training ground bust up with a team-mate.
    Spurs have allegedly had a £12m bid for the winger rejected already.
    Memphis Depay – FW
    Newcastle have reportedly launched a transfer bid for Memphis Depay as they look to snap-up the Barcelona star.
    And they are ready to battle Atletico Madrid all the way to secure the Dutch forward’s signature this month.
    The former Manchester United man, who can play wide or up front, has fallen out of favour at the Nou Camp this term under Xavi.
    He has been limited to just four appearances all season and has allegedly been told that he can leave during the January transfer window.
    Dusan Vlahovic – FW
    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is also keen to bolster his attack, and he is ready to launch another move for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic.
    The Serbian, 22, snubbed a switch to the Emirates last January when opting for Turin instead.
    But now Juventus could be tempted to let him leave due to the financial problems at the club.
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    It is claimed the North Londoners are preparing a £71m bid for Vlahovic, who has also attracted interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
    He’s scored 16 goals in 36 games for Juventus.
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    Tottenham star Richarlison deserves three-game ban for ASSAULTING Arsenal keeper Aaron Ramsdale, slams Piers Morgan

    PIERS MORGAN claims Richarlison deserves a three-match ban for ASSAULTING Aaron Ramsdale, who he insists did nothing wrong in the explosive North London derby.Arsenal clinched a 2-0 win at Tottenham to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League on Sunday.
    Piers Morgan has called for Richarlison to be banned for assaulting Aaron RamsdaleCredit: Louis Wood
    The Brazilian and Arsenal goalie were involved in a spat at the end of the North London derbyCredit: Rex
    Spurs ace Richarlison was firstly involved in a spat with Takehiro Tomiyasu on the sidelines before refusing to shake compatriot Gabriel Martinelli’s hand.
    Despite not starting, it was a busy afternoon for the Spurs sub, who got on towards the end of the clash.
    Ramsdale, who was sickeningly kicked by a Spurs fan, bickered with opponent Richarlison at the end of the game and the forward angrily pushed the keeper in the side of the head.
    As a steward led the England international away to the edge of the pitch, a supporter climbed over the barricade in the Tottenham section and kicked the shot-stopper.
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    The trouble started brewing when Ramsdale turned to celebrate towards the fans that had been giving him stick after the final whistle.
    Richarlison then went over to the keeper before his temper got the better of him and he started pushing him in the head.
    Ramsdale marched away and went to grab his water bottle from behind the goal, but as he is bent over, the fan swooped in to attack.
    Missed by stewards, the idiot stepped over the hoarding and kicked out at the goalie.
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    A steward then pushed the spectator away before the culprit scurried back up into the stand and the crowd while trying to cover his face with a scarf.
    Players from both sides then ran over to try and diffuse the tense situation, although several squared up to one another.
    Richarlison later blasted Ramsdale for being “disrespectful”, but SunSport columnist and Arsenal fan Morgan is adamant that the South American was the one in the wrong as he called for him to be suspended. 
    He told TalkSport: “Tottenham fans were clearly giving him [Ramsdale] absolute hell the entire game, as you would expect in a North London derby and at the end, rather than hurl back all the foul mouthed abuse he had to sustain for 90 minutes, he turns round and kisses the badge and smiles at them.
    “On the general scale of declarations of war, an Arsenal player kissing the badge when they’ve just hammered Tottenham at their own backyard is probably not in the top 1000 things he could’ve done wrong.
    “Let’s get real about how offensive it was about Ramsdale, it was a bit of fun with a bunch of fans that had been giving him hell.”
    Morgan continued: “Richarlison, however, in my opinion absolutely crossed the line. I think he basically assaulted Ramsdale and should be banned for at least three games.
    “And I think the fan who then did what he did was carried by what he saw with Richarlison.
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    “I think players have responsibility, if they’re going to start getting violent, it’s not entirely surprising some hooligan idiot in the crowd got involved too.
    “So I think Richarlison was completely out of order.”
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    Tottenham in fresh Pedro Porro transfer talks but Sporting Lisbon’s £39.9m asking price could prove issue

    TOTTENHAM are set for fresh talks this week with Sporting Lisbon over the signing of defender Pedro Porro.Spurs have identified Porro, 23, as one of their top targets this window.
    Spurs will hold fresh talks with Sporting over a deal for Pedro Porro this weekCredit: Getty
    They feel the ex-Manchester City ace as the ideal candidate to strengthen at right wing-back.
    But Sporting are reluctant to let the Spaniard go in this window.
    So far they have insisted Spurs pay up the full £39.9million written into his release clause.
    Tottenham will hope to soften that stance when talks resume this week.
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    Porro is highly rated after an impressive few seasons at Sporting.
    He helped the side win the league last season and this term he has chipped in with two goals and ten assists.
    Porro has also been capped once by Spain.
    Antonio Conte is still looking to make his first signing this January.
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    The North Londoners are also interested in wantaway Brighton star Leandro Trossard.
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    However, they face competition from arch-rivals Arsenal.
    Spurs are currently fifth and are five points off the Champions League spots.
    That is after they lost to the Gunners 2-0 at home on Sunday. More

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    Arsenal star William Saliba brutally trolls Tottenham after hot-tempered 2-0 derby win as he slams home fans

    WILLIAM SALIBA has revealed he was not all too impressed with the atmosphere in the North London derby.Arsenal picked up a crucial three points away at Tottenham to strengthen their title hopes thanks to a calamitous own goal by Hugo Lloris and Martin Odegaard’s brilliant strike.
    William Saliba led the celebrations as Arsenal took a big stride towards the Premier League titleCredit: Getty
    And Saliba stuck the knife in further as he trolled Tottenham fans about the atmosphere.
    The home fans were largely subdued throughout most of the contest as they watched Spurs failed to compete – and Saliba noticed.
    When asked to compare the derby atmosphere to what he experienced while on loan at Marseille last season, Saliba said: “No, Marseille is better.”
    Spurs fans could be heard growing increasingly edgy as the first-half went on.
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    Lloris’ clanger that gave Arsenal the lead did not help things, and home supporters became even unhappier when Odegaard doubled the away side’s advantage.
    Aaron Ramsdale was called upon to make a handful of top quality saves in the second-half but Tottenham could not find a way through.
    The game was then marred by a Spurs fan who appeared to kick Ramsdale after the full-time whistle.
    The win moves Arsenal eight points clear at the top of the Premier League after Manchester City’s loss the day before.
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    But Saliba is far from convinced that the Gunners’ advantage is as commanding as it looks.
    The defender, 21, said: “It’s never enough. We know we have a lot of games to go. We have to be focused because things can change quickly.
    “If we lose one game, after we can have no confidence, so we have to be focused on keeping going and trying to win. We focus on ourselves.”
    He added: “We know we have a big game next week [against Manchester United].
    “We know they can beat us. They are the only team to beat us this season in the Premier League and we want to beat them again at home.” More

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    Arsenal fan Laura Woods mocks ex-Tottenham star Jamie O’Hara with VERY cheeky dig after North London derby humiliation

    ARSENAL super-fan Laura Woods was quick to troll her talkSPORT co-host Jamie O’Hara after the north London derby.The Gunners ran out 2-0 winners over bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday evening to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
    Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners in the north London derby on SundayCredit: Getty
    Arsenal superfan and talkSPORT presenter Laura Woods was over the moon with the resultCredit: GETTY
    Woods couldn’t help but rib former Spurs midfielder and fellow talkSPORT presenter Jamie O’HaraCredit: The Sun
    Woods was as proud as punch as she took to the talkSPORT airwaves on Monday morning along with former Spurs midfielder O’Hara, who said: “I can just see Laura sitting there gloating.
    “Look at her face, look how happy she is.”
    A beaming Woods replied: “Jamie, is this the happiest you’ve seen a woman for a while?”
    O’Hara couldn’t help but see the funny side of the retort and burst out laughing.
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    The 36-year-old said: “Absolutely!”
    A first-half own goal from Spurs skipper Hugo Lloris and a superb strike from Martin Odegaard saw Mikel Arteta’s troops extend their lead at the top of the table to eight points.
    O’Hara admitted: “We were shocking.
    “Fair play to Arsenal, they look the real deal. They look great.
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    “Laura knows it, everyone knows they are a top side at the minute.”
    O’Hara even went as far as to begrudgingly anoint the Gunners as champions-elect.
    “It looks like they are going to win the Premier League.
    “They just look like they’re on the ball, moving it quickly, one, two touch, have players that can make a difference.
    “But Spurs… honestly for 45 minutes we don’t turn up in a north London derby.
    Laura Woods was thrilled with Arsenal’s statement-making win over SpursCredit: GETTY
    “It’s embarrassing.
    “The second half was much better but still don’t have a killer instinct to win the game.
    “Arsenal looked like they could score every time they went forward. We can’t defend.”
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    Tottenham will look to bounce back from their disappointing derby defeat on Thursday night, travelling to the Etihad to take on title-chasing Manchester City.
    Arsenal, meanwhile, will welcome Manchester United to the Emirates on Sunday afternoon. More

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    Tottenham ‘offered Villarreal star Danjuma’ with winger already in England – but they face competition from Prem rivals

    TOTTENHAM have been offered Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma but face competition from several other clubs, according to reports.The 25-year-old winger looks set to leave the Spanish side this month and is keen on a return to the Premier League.
    Arnaut Danjuma is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
    Danjuma and his agent are supposedly in England in an attempt to accelerate a transfer.
    Villarreal have contacted Spurs to inform them that they want to sell the attacker, hoping they will join the race for his signature, claim outlet Relevo.
    The Yellow Submarine would allow him to initially leave on loan for a fee of £2.5million, with a view to a permanent deal at the end of the campaign.
    They would then want £27m for the player.
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    The Dutch star was at Bournemouth for two seasons from 2019 to 2021 and he could return to the Cherries.
    Manager Gary O’Neil is looking to boost their survival hopes with a few new signings this month.
    And they are keen to see Danjuma come back after he impressed at the club, netting 17 goals in 52 games.
    While in Spain, he scored 22 goals in 51 games, helping fire Villarreal to a Champions League semi-final last season.
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    They now want to offload the man capped by Holland six times as new manager Quique Setien doesn’t see him as part of his plans.
    The likes of Everton and West Ham are interested in Danjuma too.
    The Hammers made moves to sign him in the summer but eventually chose to pursue other targets.
    His former manager Unai Emery is reportedly keen to work with him again at Aston Villa. More

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    Tottenham make £12m Leandro Trossard transfer offer with Brighton winger having ‘huge fall out with Roberto De Zerbi’

    TOTTENHAM have had a £12million bid for Leandro Trossard rejected by Brighton, according to reports.The Belgian is unsettled on the South Coast after falling out with boss Roberto De Zerbi.
    Leandro Trossard has scored seven goals this seasonCredit: Reuters
    Trossard, 28, has been frozen out by the Italian after reportedly being involved in a training ground bust up with a team-mate.
    And Spurs would like to profit on the situation by sealing a cut-price deal.
    According to The Athletic, the North Londoners launched a verbal £12million offer last week.
    The informal bid was turned down by Seagulls chiefs, with Tottenham yet to lodge another.
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    Trossard has just 18 months left on his contract at the Amex Stadium.
    Agent Josy Comhair revealed that communications between his client and De Zerbi have broken down and a January move will be “beneficial for both parties”.
    But the Brighton gaffer hasn’t ruled out a return to the fold for his skilful attacker.
    He said: “I want to be clear about Trossard. I’m sorry for the situation. I don’t think I’ve made a mistake with him. The people inside Brighton know very well the situation.
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    ‘I’m fine with myself and I’m ready to open the doors for him, because he’s a good guy and a very important player for us.
    “He changes the team, but he has to understand and to work with my attitude, in my way, because I am the coach, I decide the rules inside the dressing room, only this.
    “I’m honest, I’m very clear. When I want to say something I speak inside the family and our family is the dressing room.
    “I don’t want to speak about the communication of his agent, because I don’t know him, I know only Leo.
    “I’m ready to listen to him without a problem, because this situation is important.
    “It’s not a bad situation, it’s a great situation, because if he learns, if we improve our way, we can only improve, and to achieve our dreams there is only one way.
    “To be open to improve and ready to work hard, because we are Brighton, a team of medium level in this competition, so we have to think about the team more than ourselves.”
    Prior to being dropped, Trossard was enjoying a productive season – scoring seven goals and laying on three assists in 16 Prem outings.
    Brighton haven’t struggled for goals since dropping him, however, beating Everton 4-1 before swatting Liverpool aside 3-0.
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    Tottenham vow to ban fan who kicked Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale as they release statement after shameful attack

    TOTTENHAM have announced they will immediately ban the fan that kicked Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after the North London Derby.The disgraceful attack took place at full-time after the Gunners beat Spurs 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium thanks to Hugo Lloris’ own goal and Martin Odegaard’s goal.
    Tottenham have vowed to ban the fan that kicked Arsenal’s Aaron RamsdaleCredit: Sky Sports
    Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was attacked after full-timeCredit: Reuters
    Ramsdale bickered with opponent Richarlison at the end of the game and the forward angrily pushed the keeper in the side of the head.
    As a steward led the England international away to the edge of the pitch, a supporter sat in the Tottenham section kicked the shot stopper.
    Players from both sides then ran over to try and diffuse the tensed situation.
    But Spurs have taken immediate action by condemning the fan’s behaviour and vowed to issue an “immediate ban”.
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    Tottenham released the following statement: “We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match. Violence in any form has no place in football.
    “The Club has reviewed its CCTV footage to identify the supporter and will be working with the Met Police, Arsenal and Aaron Ramsdale to take the strongest possible action, including an immediate ban from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”
    Ramsdale put together a stunning performances against Tottenham and kept a clean sheet for Arsenal.
    And the 24-year-old addressed the incident during a post-match interview.
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    Ramsdale said: “The Spurs fans were giving me some stick in the second half and I gave them some back.
    “To the few I did do it to it was probably well-greeted sportsmanship like but then a fan jumped over and gave me a little punch in the back.
    “That’s what happened and it is a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.
    “Both sets of players tried to bring me away, thankfully nothing happened too drastic.
    “It is a sour taste but I am sure we will enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room.” More