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    Chelsea transfer target Victor Osimhen’s agent fly out to Madrid while Napoli star takes in Bernabeu on his own

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    VICTOR OSIMHEN was joined by his agent in Madrid for Napoli’s Champions League clash. The striker’s future in Italy remains in doubt amid a row with the club but he travelled to Spain for tomorrow’s group stage match.
    Victor Osimhen at Real Madrid’s Bernabeu
    He wondered the pitch on his own
    Osimhen, 24, was captured taking in the Bernabeu stadium all on his own, joined by none of his team-mates.
    And Spanish reports suggest the Nigerian’s agent, Roberto Calenda, has jetted in too for transfer talks with Los Blancos after the game.
    And that would come a huge blow to suitors Chelsea.
    Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 matches last season to help Napoli to the Serie A title.
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    But his relationship with the Italian champion has soured in the last few months – including with manager Rudi Garcia.
    Then the club mocking him on social media just added to the uncertainty over his future.
    Still Osimhen has six goals in 11 matches this season but he nine games with a hamstring injury.
    He returned in Napoli’s 2-1 win over Atalanta but did so strongly linked with a move to Chelsea in the winter window.
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    Osimhen is believed to be the Blues’ top target as they struggle for goals.
    Liverpool and Arsenal are also among those linked but Chelsea could be preparing for a bid when the market opens in January.
    But Osimhen could demand as much as £120m for the attacker, which would be a Premier League record fee.
    Chelsea have already spent £1billion since Boehly took over in May 2022.
    Osimhen is linked with a transfer to ChelseaCredit: Alamy More

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      Premier League clubs on transfer alert as PSG set to sell forgotten wonderkid wanted by multiple teams

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are ready to sell forward Hugo Ekitike in January – putting Premier League clubs on red alert.Newcastle came close to signing the young Frenchman before he went to PSG from Reims 18 months ago and have been linked with a fresh approach this month.
      Hugo Ekitike joined PSG as a highly rated youngster from ReimsCredit: Getty
      West Ham were keen in August – while Crystal Palace have also shown previous interest.
      Ekitike was signed by PSG for just over £30million in July 2022 but struggled for game-time last term behind the superstar trio of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi.
      The latter two galacticos moved in the summer yet Ekitike has become the forgotten man at the Parc de Princes this season.
      The 21-year-old has played just nine minutes in the current campaign, which came as a late sub in August’s 0-0 draw at home to Lorient.
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      Indeed he has only been on the bench two other times – which also came three months ago – despite not being injured and is unlikely to be involved against Newcastle in the Champions League tonight.
      PSG would prefer to sell Ekitike, who also has interest from a few clubs outside of the Premier League, but may be open to a loan with an option to buy.
      Eikitike came close to leaving PSG in the summer, with the club keen to include him in their deal to sign Randal Kolo Muani from Frankfurt.
      While Frankfurt were open to the prospect, Ekitike opted against moving to the Bundesliga club.
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      The Frenchman’s place in the PSG pecking order only fell further last week after the club confirmed they had activated a clause to make Goncalo Ramos’ loan from Benfica permanent.
      Ramos, who shone for Portugal during last year’s World Cup, has signed a contract until 2028 and Benfica will receive up to £69.3m for the forward.
      Ramos immediately repaid the club’s faith in him after a difficult start to the season when he opened the scoring during PSG’s 5-2 victory over Monaco on Friday. More

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      Tottenham ‘battling Liverpool and Man Utd’ for January transfer of ex-Barcelona star as Postecoglou seeks new signings

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for Jean-Clair Todibo.Ange Postecoglou is desperate for new signings after seeing his side’s incredible start to the season fall away.
      Spurs have joined the hunt for Nice and France defender Jean-Clair TodiboCredit: Getty
      The Londoners were top of the table and unbeaten in their first 10 matches before facing rivals Chelsea at the start of the month.
      But Spurs ended up with nine men on the field as they lost 4-1 at home.
      The heartbreaking loss also saw them lose star players James Maddison and Mickey van de Ven to long-term injuries.
      And with Tottenham going on to lose their next two games against Wolves and Aston Villa as well, Postecoglou is demanding reinforcements.
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      It’s reckoned the Aussie would love to boost his midfield and attacking options.
      But he is also prioritising a new defender amid doubts over Eric Dier’s future.
      And the Standard claims ‘Big Ange’ has identified Nice centre-back Todibo as his top target.
      The 23-year-old, once of Barcelona, has helped his side to second place in Ligue 1 with some fine performances.
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      He has also become a regular at the back for Didier Deschamps’ France.
      And Nice are believed to only be holding out for a bargain £39million fee.
      Spurs also have interest in Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Bournemouth’s Lloyd Kelly.
      But Todibo’s price tag and performances makes him the top choice right now.
      However, the Frenchman is wanted by Liverpool and Man United, who will not make things easy for Spurs.
      Todibo would also want guarantees of a regular starting spot, meaning one of Van de Ven or Romero would have to drop out of the XI.
      And he’s said to be comfortable at Nice until the summer as they mount a surprise title bid. More

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      Steve Cooper ‘wanted by two Premier League rivals’ if under-pressure Nottingham Forest boss leaves

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST manager Steve Cooper is being eyed by two Premier League clubs.Cooper has overseen a disappointing run with Forest who have only won one out of their last nine Premier League matches, of which they have lost four.
      Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has overseen a poor run of resultsCredit: Alamy
      West Ham and Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Forest boss CooperCredit: Alamy
      There are no indications pointing at a potential dismissal but results will have to improve and thus two Prem sides are keeping tabs on the Welsh tactician’s status at the Tricky Trees.
      According to talkSPORT, West Ham and Crystal Palace are both weighing a potential bid for the 43-year-old if he becomes available.
      Palace owner Steve Parish is a long-term admirer of Cooper and would seriously consider him as replacement for Roy Hodgson.
      Hodgson has been doing a good job at Selhurst Park this season with the Eagles 10 points away from the relegation zone but the ex-England boss’ contract runs out in June.
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      The same goes for West Ham manager David Moyes, and thus the Hammers may have to look for a replacement just in case the ex-Manchester United head coach doesn’t extend.
      Both teams are very keen on Cooper, who took over at Nottingham in 2021 when the team was bottom of the Championship.
      However, the ex-England Under-17 manager turned things around almost immediately as he led Forest to the play-offs.
      That in turn saw Nottingham returning to the Premier League after a 23-year absence during Cooper’s first season in charge.
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      The team struggled at the beginning of last season and there were rumours club owner Evangelos Marinakis was considering sacking the Welshman.
      But instead Marinakis maintained the faith and awarded the ex-Swansea boss with a new contract until 2025.
      Cooper returned the favour by avoiding relegation on Forest’s first season back in the Premier League.
      Nottingham haven’t been able to set the world alight this term either but are currently eight points away from the drop zone and are less likely to undergo another relegation scrap. More

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      Chelsea striker ‘lined up for shock transfer to London rival as Blues get go-ahead for Osimhen deal’

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      FULHAM are eyeing a surprise move for Chelsea’s Armando Broja, as the Blues receive a go-ahead for a deal for Victor Osimhen, a report claims.After losing Aleksandar Mitrovic in the summer to Al-Hilal The Cottagers are desperate to replace the forward.
      Armando Broja is lined up for a shock transfer to West London rivals FulhamCredit: Getty
      Victor Osimhen is at the top of Chelsea’s transfer wishlistCredit: Rex
      Fulham have had a stuttering start this season with only four wins in their 13 league games.
      After securing a vital 3-2 victory over Wolves at Craven Cottage on Monday night Marco Silva is still keen to add more firepower to his squad.
      According to the Daily Mail, Broja is fit again after returning from a serious knee injury but Chelsea are still on the hunt for another striker.
      Chelsea’s West London rivals are interested in the 22-year-old, who could leave the Blues on loan in January, the report claims.
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      Although he scored against Silva’s side last month in the Blues 2-0 win, the Albanian international has still impressed his West London rivals.
      As a kid, Broja had trials at the Cottagers but was turned away before signing with Tottenham in their youth selection.
      But he might fall short of signing for them again as Fulham are also interested in Stuggart’s goal menace Serhou Guirassy who has netted 16 goals in ten Bundesliga matches.
      The 27-year-old will face plenty of competition meaning Fulham are keeping their options open with Wolfsburg’s Jonas Wind also on their radar.
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      Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad perpetual struggles go on as they faced a 4-1 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.
      They currently sit 10th in the Premier League table, 14 points adrift of the top spot.
      Blues chief Todd Boehly is itching to strengthen his frontline and Napoli’s Osimhen is at the top of his transfer wishlist.
      The 24-year-old is said to be made available in the January transfer window.
      However, the Serie A champions will likely demand £120million for him.
      Should Chelsea complete a deal to sign Osimhen, he will become the most expensive player in the Premier League.
      The Blues are among several clubs that have expressed an interest in signing the Napoli striker.
      Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with him. More

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      Five stars who could leave Chelsea in January transfer window as Pochettino is ‘handed one-in one-out policy’

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      CHELSEA could see five stars leave in the January transfer window after Mauricio Pochettino was reportedly handed a one-in, one-out policy.The Blues are in the market for more signings after a poor start to the new campaign.
      Chelsea could see five players leave in January as Mauricio Pochettino aims for new signingsCredit: Reuters
      Despite spending £1billion since Todd Boehly’s takeover in 2022, Chelsea sit tenth in the table with just four wins from 13 games.
      Pochettino’s new-look squad has also been hit by numerous injuries to key players.
      And the Argentinian boss is eager to reinforce with some fresh faces in January.
      Boehly and Co are also ready to dive back into the market, having smashed Chelsea’s transfer record several times already.
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      But the American does not want Pochettino to be dealing with a bloated squad like predecessor Graham Potter.
      And Chelsea have told their manager they will only sign players if current aces are axed in return.
      The Telegraph claims five stars are now sweating over their futures after struggling for minutes this season.
      Defender Trevoh Chalobah has not made a single appearance after suffering yet another injury problem.
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      Trevoh Chalobah has been injured this seasonCredit: Getty
      Malang Sarr is out of the loop at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Fellow centre-back Malang Sarr is also out of the picture and will be allowed to find a new home this winter.
      Meanwhile, academy product Ian Maatsen is edging towards an exit despite being hailed as a potentially important player by Pochettino over the summer.
      The left-back, whose nine appearances have mainly come from the bench and in a variety of different positions, is out of contract in 2025 and has so far refused to pen an extension.
      Finally, Chelsea’s attack could be streamlined amid reports Pochettino wants a new No9.
      That will see Armando Broja sweat over his future, with the Albanian already behind Nicolas Jackson and wanted by West Ham.
      Winger Noni Madueke is also down the pecking order after failing to impress Pochettino.
      And despite only joining Chelsea at the start of the year, he too could be on his way this Christmas.
      Ian Maatsen’s contract is winding downCredit: Alamy
      Armando Broja is wanted by West HamCredit: Getty
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      Tottenham step up bid to land forgotten winger who hasn’t played for TWO MONTHS in January transfer swoop

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      TOTTENHAM have stepped up their interest for Jota, reports say. Spurs’ priority is to bring in a centre-back in the winter window but they are also looking for short-term cover on the wing.
      Spurs have stepped up their interest for JotaCredit: Getty
      That comes after injuries to Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic left manager Ange Postecoglou short of attacking firepower.
      According to The Times, Postecoglou is looking to sign Jota in January in what would mark a reunion for the pair.
      The forward spent two seasons working under Postecoglou for Celtic, scoring 28 and assisting 26 goals across all competitions.
      He initially arrived in Scotland on loan before the Hoops triggered his £6.5million buyout clause from Benfica at the start of last season.
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      This summer, Jota signed for Al-Ittihad in a £25million deal, but he is now ineligible to play for the Saudi side.
      Each club in Saudi is limited on the number of foreign players they can register and they already have Fabinho, Luiz Felipe, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
      So Jota has been limited to playing just twice in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League in the past two months.
      The most recent of his five substitute appearances in the Saudi Super League was in September.
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      He is now available on loan and Spurs are ready to pounce having slipped to fifth following three consecutive losses.
      Perisic is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury while Solomon is sidelined till next year after having knee surgery.
      Fringe players like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could also be sold in January to boost transfer funds.
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      Brentford transfer chief gives blunt Ivan Toney update amid Arsenal and Chelsea interest

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      BRENTFORD chief Phil Giles has revealed he has NEVER received a transfer offer for Ivan Toney.The in-demand striker has been tipped to leave the Bees when the transfer window re-opens.
      Brentford have never received an offer for Ivan ToneyCredit: Rex
      Toney is still serving his gambling ban which ends in January – when the likes of Arsenal or Chelsea could make a bid.
      However director of football Giles has cooled talk of Toney leaving by revealing no club has ever tried to sign the striker since he joined Brentford.
      Giles told BBC 5 Live: “I’ve never had one phone call in three-and-a-half years about Ivan Toney, in terms of interest in buying him.
      “If my phone rings between now and then, I’ll see what’s happening. But I’m really not focused on that at all.”
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      SunSport understands Brentford are braced for a three-way transfer tussle between Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham in January.
      Spurs have played down speculation linking them to Toney, claiming they are more focused on adding defensive cover in the new year.
      But sources at Chelsea are not convinced and are preparing to go head-to-head with their city neighbours in the transfer market.
      Arsenal are thought to be at the front of the queue for his services but Toney feels he has a “debt to repay” to Brentford and to the club’s manager Thomas Frank which means any move could be held off until the summer.
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      Brentford hope to land teenage Argentinian star Santiago Castro as a potential replacement for Toney.
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      Man Utd want Chelsea flop Timo Werner in shock January transfer but stunned fans say ‘tell me this is a joke’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have inquired about signing former Chelsea forward Timo Werner, according to shock reports in Germany. Erik ten Hag is in the market for striking reinforcements with £72million summer signing Rasmus Hojlund still without a Premier League goal.
      Timo Werner is linked to a move to Man UtdCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      And according to Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, RB Leipzig’s Werner is on the Old Trafford boss’ wishlist.
      It is claimed United have already asked Leipzig about the striker’s availability, but formal negotiations have yet to take place.
      Werner signed for Chelsea in 2020 for £53million and he struggled during his two years in West London.
      He managed only 23 goals in 89 matches – but did help the Blues to the Champions League trophy in 2021.
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      Werner was sold back to Leipzig in the summer of 2022 for £23.5m and he notched 16 goals in his 40 games.
      But the attacker – who can play centrally or out wide – has scored just twice this term after 13 matches in all competitions.
      The 27-year-old is believed to be unsettled again in the Bundesliga, leading to rumours of a return to the Premier League.
      Werner is understood to be ready to see out the remainder of the season but the likes of West Ham and Fulham have also been linked.
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      Real Madrid are also apparently monitoring but now United are the latest big name side to register an interest in Werner – much to the shock of fans.
      One disappointed Red Devils fan wrote: “I’m not a fan of this.”
      Another added: “Tell me that’s a joke.”
      However, given United’s struggles in front of goal this season, others were willing to give Werner a chance.
      One argued: “I’d take him all day.”
      A second agreed: “I’d take this happily.”
      United are in desperate need of goals having scored only 16 so far in 13 Prem games.
      Hojlund is goalless domestically, despite five goals in the Champions League, with Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes instead United’s top league scorers with only three each.
      Marcus Rashford is the only other player with more than one.
      While long-serving attacker Anthony Martial set for the scrapheap as incoming chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe swings the axe.
      Werner is on United’s January transfer listCredit: EPA
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