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      Forgotten Tottenham wonderkid who rejected new contract set for return to English football just six months after leaving

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      FORMER Tottenham wonderkid Romaine Mundle has agreed a permanent transfer to Sunderland — just six months after leaving England.Mundle, 20, was widely tipped to become Spurs’ next midfield superstar after coming up through their academy.
      Ex-Spurs kid Romaine Mundle is set to join Sunderland just six months after moving to Standard LiegeCredit: Getty
      He penned his first pro deal in 2021 and even made several match-day squads.
      Yet Mundle rejected a new contract last summer to pen a shock deal with Belgian side Standard Liege instead.
      The ace went on to play six times for his new club this season.
      But Fabrizio Romano claims Mundle is now heading back to England.
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      That’s because Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign him on a permanent transfer.
      The Black Cats are enjoying an impressive Championship campaign and sit seventh in the table.
      Fans are beginning to dream of another play-off finish.
      And Mundle is seen as the man to help Sunderland make a push for Premier League promotion.
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      The Stadium of Light side has reportedly seen off interest from several other Championship teams for the ace.
      It’s believed Stoke and Swansea were both keen on signing Mundle.
      But he is instead set to link up with Jobe Bellingham and Co in the North East.
      One man Mundle is unlikely to play alongside is Alex Pritchard.
      He is keen to leave Sunderland and went on strike last week to force a move away. More

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      Liverpool star Nat Phillips closing in on next transfer as Celtic loan ripped up after just eight games

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      LIVERPOOL defender Nathaniel Phillips is set to join Cardiff on loan until the end of the season, according to reports.The centre-back, 26, spent the first half of the campaign with Celtic but featured just eight times for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
      Nathaniel Phillips saw his Celtic loan terminated earlier this monthCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Phillips made just six league appearances for Celtic before he was recalled from his loan
      He was recalled by Liverpool earlier this month amid rumours of another loan spell away from Anfield.
      Now The Times understand Cardiff have won the race for the Bolton-born star.
      The Championship club have beaten fellow second-tier outfit Blackburn to Phillips’ signature.
      Leeds was also mooted as a potential destination, but the defender is now poised to make the move to Wales until the summer.
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      Cardiff sit 14th in the Championship but are just six points adrift of the play-off places.
      It comes after Liverpool sent Calvin Ramsay and Owen Beck out on loan to Bolton and Dundee earlier this week.
      Phillips has played 29 times games for Jurgen Klopp’s men, 20 of which came during the 2020/21 campaign when Virgil van Dijk was sidelined with an ACL injury.
      But he has featured just eight times since the start of the 2021/22 season.
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      He spent one year on loan at Bournemouth where he featured 18 times.
      Five games back at Liverpool followed, before his unsuccessful stint with Celtic.
      And Klopp is not in need of any more central defenders as he already has Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate and Jarell Amorin Quansah available for selection.
      Joe Gomez can also fill in at centre-half, while Joel Matip is recovering from an ACL injury and is not expected to return before the summer. More

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      Everton ‘have ambitious loan transfer bid for former Ballon d’Or winner’s son REJECTED by Juventus’

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      EVERTON have allegedly failed with an audacious swoop to bring the son of a legendary Ballon d’Or winner to Goodison.Sean Dyche’s side are desperate for reinforcements as they battle for Premier League survival.
      Timothy Weah has snubbed the chance to join Everton on loan from JuventusCredit: Rex
      They have already been hit with a ten-point deduction for breaching FFP rules and could face another six-point one over the coming weeks.
      They currently sit one point above the drop zone but will enter the bottom three should Luton win their game in hand.
      Despite the financial troubles at Everton, Dyche is still desperately attempting to bolster his squad for the relegation war.
      The Guardian claim that they submitted a loan for Juventus star Timothy Weah.
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      The 23-year-old winger, who has 35 caps for USA, is the son of AC MIlan legend and ex-Chelsea striker George Weah.
      But he has no intentions at present of following in his father’s footsteps and heading to England.
      The report states that the player himself rejected the move to Everton despite him struggling for regular action with the Bianconeri this season.
      The ex-Lille and Paris Saint-Germain ace has mainly been deployed at wing-back and often restricted to cameos off the bench.
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      However, he would rather stay and fight for his place at Juventus than join Dyche and Everon’s relegation battle.
      Juve are currently in top spot in Serie A and sit two points ahead of second-placed Inter Milan.
      That advantage could be stretched to five this weekend when the Old Lady travel to Inter for a crunch clash.
      Meanwhile, his 57-year-old dad George starred for a host of top European teams such as Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan. 
      His success in France and Italy saw him win the Ballon d’Or in 1995 and he enjoyed brief stints in England with Chelsea and Manchester City.
      After retirement, Weah became a politician back in his homeland and served as the 25th president of Liberia from 2018 until last week.
      Elsewhere, Leeds have made an official loan approach for Everton’s Ben Godfrey.
      SunSport exclusively revealed Godfrey, 25, saw a £10m move to Serie A club Atalanta collapse as a result of the abolishment of favourable tax break rules in Italy.
      But Dyche has given the green light for the centre-back to leave Goodison Park as the club look to reduce their wage bill and help their case towards FFP rules. More

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      Tottenham could hijack Barcelona transfer for wonderkid Lucas Bergvall, 17, after Man Utd missed out

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      TOTTENHAM are preparing to hijack Barcelona’s move for Swedish prodigy Lucas Bergvall, according to reports.The midfielder, 17, has impressed a host of Europe’s top clubs while playing for Djurgarden in his home country.
      Lucas Bergvall has a number of big clubs chasing his signatureCredit: Getty
      He also had trials with Manchester United three years ago, but ultimately did not sign for the Red Devils.
      Djurgarden’s sporting director, Bo Andersson, recently hinted that a move to the Nou Camp could be on the cards.
      But The Mail now understand Tottenham have made an enquiry for the teenage sensation.
      Box-to-box midfielder Bergvall, who excels with his technical ability and passing range, has scored three goals in 28 appearances for Djurgarden.
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      He also made his debut for Sweden’s national team earlier this month in a 2-1 win over Estonia.
      And Barcelona remain the frontrunners to sign the wonderkid, with a price of £8.5million being reported.
      But Tottenham have now joined a host of other big clubs in pursuing him – along with Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.
      It comes as Spurs man Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is linked with a move away from North London.
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      The Dane, 28, is being monitored by Fulham and Newcastle and could yet depart before the end of the January window on Thursday.
      But comments from Djurgarden chief Andersson will temper Tottenham’s expectations around signing Bergvall as it appears a Barcelona switch is close.
      He said: “Yes, I can confirm that we have been in contact and in dialogue with Barcelona.
      “But it’s not a negotiation yet. There was some contact with Barcelona last week but this week we haven’t spoken to them.” More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘held talks’ over shock new job with Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler’s old team while still at Roma

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      JOSE MOURINHO allegedly held talks with Robbie Fowler’s former club BEFORE he was sacked by Roma.The 60-year-old’s chaotic two-and-a-half year stint at the Stadio Olimpico came to an end a fortnight ago.
      Jose Mourinho held talks over a job at a Middle East club before he was sacked by RomaCredit: Rex
      Robbie Fowler used to manage to Saudi second tier outfit previouslyCredit: Getty
      His contract at Roma was set to finish at the end of the season but they made the decision to terminate it early.
      That resulted in him receiving a £3m payout after being axed – taking Mourinho’s career earnings from sackings to a mega £80m.
      The Portuguese coach won the Europa Conference League in his first season with Roma but he struggled in Serie A.
      They finished sixth in his two full seasons in charge and were way down in ninth when he left and was replaced by club legend Daniele De Rossi as the new manager.
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      The Daily Mirror claim that Mourinho was always going to leave Roma this year and had already held talks regarding another job.
      They state that he “had been in discussions to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah” – the team Liverpool icon Fowler was axed by just four months into the season despite not losing a league game.
      They are currently top of the Saudi First Division League, the tier below the money-mad Saudi Pro League, and now have ex-Sevilla man Michel in charge.
      But this report alleges that “the Spaniard has only been keeping the seat warm for Mourinho” as the Special One had a “tacit agreement with the ambitious Saudi club that he would consider joining them providing they gained promotion to the Saudi Pro League” this term.
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      Mourinho’s sacking has led to approaches “from other interested parties” as Al-Qadsiah are not keen on making any changes that could disrupt their promotion charge.
      The report states that “Napoli are considering replacing under pressure Walter Mazzarri” with the ex-Chelsea and Manchester United manager while fellow Saudi side Al-Shabab were rebuffed by Mourinho. More

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      Chelsea target Karim Benzema ‘lined up for mystery transfer outside of Europe as he tries to escape Al-Ittihad’

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      KARIM BENZEMA is being lined up with a move to another Saudi Arabian club, according to reports.The striker joined Al-Ittihad in the summer, ending his 14-year stay at Real Madrid.
      Karim Benzema could join another Saudi clubCredit: Getty
      He penned a lucrative deal with the Saudi side and is believed to be earning £83.5million a year.
      However Benzema has become unsettled at the club and has been linked with a transfer this month.
      Chelsea and Manchester United registered an interest in a loan deal but finances proved a sticking point.
      Benzema, 36, could still leave Al-Ittihad this month with L’Equipe reporting talks are underway to move the striker to a club based in Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s capital.
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      Former club Lyon have also shown an interest in their former star with the club languishing towards the bottom of Ligue Un.
      United reportedly held talks to sign Benzema with club chiefs keen to add more experience to the frontline alongside Rasmus Hojlund.
      But with Benzema one of the highest earners in world football it has proved tricky to lure him away.
      The five-time Champions League winner has pushed to move however and was made to train alone earlier this month after returning to Al-Ittihad 17 days late after a holiday.
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      Benzema was due to report for training on January 2 but a source close to the club claim Al-Ittihad were unable to contact him for 10 days.
      He then took a further five days to return to report back for training with the club.
      Benzema also deactivated his Instagram, which has 36million followers, while he holidayed in Mauritius with his ex-wife Chloe de Launay. More

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      Five Premier League transfers that could still go through this week as cash-strapped clubs make last-ditch moves

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      THE January transfer window has been a busy time of year for clubs in previous years.Last year’s window broke records thanks in large part to Chelsea’s huge spending spree, but this winter could hardly be more different.
      The likes of Conor Gallagher have an uncertain future ahead of the transfer deadlineCredit: Rex
      Instead of splashing the cash, clubs have been pinching pockets to ensure they comply with Premier League profit and sustainability rules.
      This has seen a number of low cost or loan deals come about as opposed to huge spending.
      For some clubs, however, complying with financial rules also means selling players.
      SunSport have looked at five transfers which could still go through before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
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      Jhon Duran
      Aston Villa star Jhon Duran is the most likely target for the Blues this monthCredit: Alamy
      It is no secret that Chelsea are after a new frontman, and Aston Villa star Jhon Duran appears to be their man after the Blues stepped up their interest last week.
      The 20-year-old has been billed as the most realistic target for Mauricio Pochettino’s side considering his young age and smaller wages compared to other targets such as Karim Benzema.
      Conor Gallagher
      Gallagher remains heavily linked to Tottenham before the window shutsCredit: Getty
      While Chelsea want to sign a forward, their huge transfer outlay means the club must sell, with Tottenham-linked Conor Gallagher representing pure profit from an FFP perspective due to coming through the academy.
      Reports have suggested Chelsea want £50m for Gallagher, who has captained the team for most of the season and has just 18 months left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
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      Miguel Almiron
      Miguel Almiron could be sold to help Newcastle comply with FFPCredit: Getty
      Miguel Almiron looks set to be the main casualty of Newcastle’s need to comply with financial fair play rules as Al Shabad and Al Ahli have emerged as potential destinations for the 29-year-old.
      The Toon are preparing for his exit with belts tightened at St. James’ Park after the club posted losses of £73.4m in their 2022/23 accounts.
      Kieran Dewsbury-Hall
      A transfer for Kieran Dewsbury-Hall will depend on whether Brighton or Brentford match Leicester’s asking priceCredit: Getty
      Kieran Dewsbury-Hall has been linked with a Premier League return in recent days with Brighton and Brentford both keeping tabs on the Leicester star.
      However, any deal will depend on the clubs meeting the Foxes asking price of £35m, with talks being held.
      Jacob Ramsey
      Eddie Howe denied reports saying Newcastle have made an approach for £50m-rated Jacob RamseyCredit: Getty
      Aston Villa Jacob Ramsey has attracted interest from a number of top clubs both in England and abroad, namely Tottenham, Newcastle and Bayern Munich, with a reported price tag upwards of £50m.
      Reports suggested Newcastle have made an approach to sign the 22-year-old, though Eddie Howe swiftly denied a move had been made. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘linked with late transfer swoop for Barcelona flop’ who’s worth a staggering £216m

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      CHELSEA and Manchester United are both keen on signing former Barcelona star Martin Braithwaite.The clubs both need to strengthen their forward lines and are battling it out to bring the Espanyol striker to the Premier League.
      Chelsea and Manchester United are keen to sign Espanyol striker Martin BraithwaiteCredit: Rex
      The January transfer window comes to an end on Thursday at 11pm.
      And Braithwaite – who is also a successful businessman with a £216m empire – could end up being a last-minute signing.
      The 32-year-old is the top scorer in the Spanish second division this season with 11 goals.
      Espanyol sit fifth in the table and are in the fight for an immediate promotion back to La Liga.
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      However, an unusual detail in the striker’s contract means Chelsea and United would prefer to sign him this summer.
      He currently has a £6million release clause in his contract, which expires next summer.
      But should Espanyol get promoted, he will be able to leave for free.
      If the club remains in the second tier the forward will be worth £500,000.
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      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag needs to add firepower up front, with neither Marcus Rashford or Rasmus Hojlund reaching ten goals yet this season.
      The Blues are still in a transition period, with Mauricio Pochettino’s misfiring side stumbling to a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Friday.
      Braithwaite’s hopes of making Denmark’s Euro 2024 squad would be boosted if he can secure top-flight football.
      The Dane was at Barcelona for two-and-a-half years, scoring ten goals in 58 games.
      But he was released by the Catalan giants after he reportedly refused to have his contract mutually terminated, leading to claims he held Barca to “ransom”. More