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      How Chelsea could line up with Karim Benzema as former Real Madrid legend ‘submits formal request’ to leave Al-Ittihad

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      CHELSEA are reportedly keen to sign Karim Benzema on loan amid the Frenchman’s stand-off with Saudi club Al-Ittihad.The former Real Madrid striker only joined the Saudi Pro League side last summer, but already wants to leave.
      Karim Benzema has been linked with an Al-Ittihad exitCredit: Getty
      Benzema, 36, is claimed to have had a bust-up with club management including boss Marcelo Gallardo during a meeting last Friday.
      According to the AFP, the former Ballon d’Or winner wants to leave Al-Ittihad “temporarily” amid the “pressure” he feels at the club.
      The veteran has been made to train alone after returning to training 17 days late.
      It’s also claimed that Al-Ittihad have offered to loan him to another Saudi club, but Benzema, who reportedly earns a staggering £1.6m a week, has snubbed the possibility.

      This could open the door to Chelsea, who are believed to be interested in taking Benzema on loan until the end of the season.
      The Blues will face a battle to get their man, however, with Al-Ittihad’s owners the Saudi Public Investment Fund being extremely reluctant to let Benzema leave – particularly following Jordan Henderson’s move from Al-Ettifaq to Ajax.
      Signing Benzema would add great experience to Mauricio Pochettino’s forward line.
      Prior to the Africa Cup of Nations, Nicolas Jackson had been the Argentine’s main man up top.
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      The 22-year-old has managed eight goals in 23 appearances in all competitions, but at times seems a little chaotic as he gets used to the Premier League.
      Armando Broja, meanwhile, is still finding his feet after recovering from a serious injury and has scored just twice in 18 games.
      Chelsea sit ninth in the Premier League table, 12 points off the top four.
      But club chiefs may feel a forward of Benzema’s experience and pedigree may help to fire them up the table.
      Pochettino, 51, tends to favour a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, with Benzema potentially the perfect man to lead the line.
      Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer have been playing off the front-man this season.
      But when Christopher Nkunku finally beats his injury woes, he could link up with his compatriot going forward.
      Conor Gallagher can provide bombing runs from midfield, with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo continuing to build a partnership at the base.
      Ben Chilwell’s return to fitness is a huge boost to Pochettino, while he will hope to get Reece James back at some point.
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      The former Tottenham boss can pick from Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill, Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile at the back, and he will hope to eventually get Wesley Fofana fit again.
      Djordje Petrovic has performed well in goal and could keep his place ahead of Robert Sanchez when the Spaniard returns to fitness.
      Benzema has played with Christopher Nkunku at international levelCredit: EPA More

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      Mikel Arteta ‘ready to sell Nuno Tavares in permanent transfer’ but deal at risk thanks to Nottingham Forest

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      MARSEILLE are reportedly pushing to sign Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares this month.However, a deal is dependent on Nottingham Forest.
      Marseille want to sign Nuno TavaresCredit: Getty
      Tavares joined Forest on a season-long loan in September after falling down the pecking order at Arsenal.
      The full-back has been limited to just six appearances since moving to the City Ground.
      Nottingham Forest will have the opportunity to sign him on a permanent basis for £12million at the end of the campaign.
      But Tavares is allegedly open to a move away.
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      And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Marseille want to sign him.
      Arsenal are now “100 per cent open” to selling the Portuguese international in a permanent transfer.
      However, Nottingham Forest insist on keeping him until the end of the season.
      Arsenal have no recall clause, so Tavares will likely stay at the City Ground until June.
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      The 23-year-old spent the 2022-23 campaign on loan at Marseille.
      He made 39 appearances for the Ligue 1 side during his spell in France. More

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      David Beckham ‘ready to sign yet another former Lionel Messi team-mate’ with forgotten Prem ace handed transfer lifeline

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      INTER MIAMI are hoping to sign Philippe Coutinho, according to reports.Owner David Beckham is trying to convince the 31-year-old that a move to the United States should be the next step in his career.
      Philippe Coutinho is wanted by Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi is set to try to convince his former team-mate to join the clubCredit: AFP
      And he is set to call upon their “dream signing’s” former team-mates to persuade him to join, claim Calciomercato.
      Inter Miami already have Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in their squad.
      Barcelona’s legendary quartet won two LaLiga titles with Coutinho when he was at the Catalan giants from 2018 to 2022.
      The Brazilian star is still on the books of Aston Villa.
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      But he is spending the season on loan with Al-Duhail.
      Reports suggest that Coutinho does not want to stay in the Middle East when his time at the Qatari club ends in the summer.
      And he supposedly has no future at Aston Villa.
      Inter Miami finished second bottom of the Eastern Conference last year – but following Messi’s arrival they won the Leagues Cup.
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      The Argentina legend scored 11 goals in 14 matches for the club.
      Inter Miami are set to play in friendlies against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Hong Kong, Vissel Kobe and Messi’s boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys before the MLS season gets underway on February 22.
      David Beckham has already signed four ex-Barcelona starsCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd blow as Premier League rivals ‘enter race for in-demand Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite’

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      TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, according to reports.The Toffees star, 21, has emerged as a key player under Sean Dyche this season.
      Jarrad Branthwaite has impressed for Everton this seasonCredit: Rex
      His impressive form has seen him linked with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.
      According to the Mail, Spurs are also keen on Branthwaite, despite already improving their defence this month.
      Ange Postecoglou’s side beat off competition from Bayern Munich to sign Radu Dragusin from Genoa in a deal worth £21.5million plus add-ons.
      Djed Spence also moved in the opposite direction on loan as part of the deal, with Tottenham covering his wages.
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      Despite Dragusin’s arrival, Spurs remain interested in strengthening their back line.
      Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have both missed numerous games due to injury and, in the latter’s case, suspensions.
      Postecoglou had to make do with a makeshift centre-back partnership comprised of Emerson Royal and Ben Davies earlier in the campaign.
      Branthwaite joined Everton from hometown club Carlisle in 2019.
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      He went on to impress in loan spells at Blackburn Rovers and PSV Eindhoven, before breaking into Dyche’s starting XI this season.
      The strapping 6ft 5in defender is an England Under-21s regular and skippered Lee Carsley’s side in their last match.
      Gareth Southgate has kept an eye on his form this term, watching him in person at Goodison Park last month.
      Tottenham are trying to get a deal over the line for highly-rated Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa this month.
      The Lilywhites remain in talks with the Belgian side, who are said to be demanding £25m for the 18-year-old’s signature.
      A deal this month would likely see Nusa remain at Brugge on loan until the end of the season.
      As for outgoings, SunSport revealed earlier this week that Tottenham had rejected a £20m bid from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr for defender Emerson Royal.
      Royal, 25, is happy at Spurs, but the Saudi Pro League side could launch a new bid.
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      Tottenham may consider offers for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before the end of the month.
      But they will only let him leave on a permanent deal or on a loan with an obligation to buy.
      Emerson Royal has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia this monthCredit: Rex More

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      Newcastle fans fume ‘you WHAT?’ after finding out Kieran Trippier’s ‘mad’ price tag amid Bayern Munich transfer interest

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      NEWCASTLE fans were left shocked upon hearing star man Kieran Trippier could leave for just £12million.Trippier has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, who are keen to add to their English contingent after signing Eric Dier and England captain Harry Kane.
      Newcastle are open to letting Kieran Trippier go for a fee between £11m-£12mCredit: Getty
      And according to Sky in Germany, the Magpies may demand a fee between £11m-£12m for the right-back during the January transfer window.
      The Tyneside giants previously rated the 33-year-old at £13m, while Bayern appear to prefer a loan.
      The Toon Army were left in disbelief upon hearing such a relatively low release clause for one of the best English players in the world.
      On fan tweeted: “You what?”
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      Another commented: “Even during a bad season for Kieran, that’s peanuts for a player of his caliber.”
      A third wrote: “Easy for Bayern.”
      This fan wondered: “Loan or permanent?”
      And that one posted: “Only? Way too little for him definitely.”
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      Trippier is not the only Newcastle star Eddie Howe could lose this month.
      The Geordies are said to have agreed a shock deal to let Miguel Almiron leave for Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia.
      AC Milan are also ready to submit a bid to sign Callum Wilson on a permanent deal.
      Wilson appears keen on a switch to Milan where he would link up with fellow England aces Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. More

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      Why it makes perfect sense for Newcastle to cash in on Kieran Trippier, even if he is club’s greatest ever right-back

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      AS crazy as it sounds, it may just make sense for Newcastle to cash in on Kieran Trippier.The Magpies insist their talisman is not for sale as Bayern Munich chase the England international but, as CEO Darren Eales admitted earlier this month, everyone has a price.
      Kieran Trippier may have already established himself as Newcastle’s greatest right-backCredit: Getty
      But Newcastle should still consider selling Trippier amid interest from Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      An initial loan offer was understandably rejected out of hand over the weekend yet if the German giants were to come in with a hefty offer, can the Geordies really say no?
      Selling your star players is hardly a recipe for success, though Trippier’s could just be a special case.
      For starters, while Toon boss Eddie Howe will never admit it, Newcastle’s campaign – which promised so much not too long ago – is close to being a write off.
      Dumped out of the Champions League, 10th in the Prem and 14 points off the top four, focus is already shifting to next season.
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      And as Financial Fair Play rules continue to dog the Saudi-funded Tynesiders, new players are needed if Newcastle are to come back stronger next term.
      Right-back Trippier is not going to command a fee anywhere near the £100million someone like Bruno Guimaraes or Alexander Isak could, but selling him would allow them to make signings of their own this month.
      One of the highest earners on around £120,000-a-week, the England international turns 34 in September so is unlikely to get any better.
      His form fell off a cliff during a torrid December having been a model of consistency since joining from Atletico Madrid for £12m two years ago, and while he has recovered somewhat from that alarming slump, his best days in black and white may have been and gone.  
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      With his contract expiring in the summer of 2025, this is almost certainly their last chance to command a fee for the veteran.
      Injuries have wrecked Newcastle’s season but one of the beneficiaries has been Tino Livramento, leaving fans scratching their heads as to how he has only started six Prem games since arriving from Southampton last summer.
      Signed as Trippier’s long-term successor, the 21-year-old has already proven that he has everything to be a Newcastle stalwart for the next decade.
      And if Trippier’s head has been turned at the prospect of reuniting with old Tottenham pals Harry Kane and Eric Dier, with the chance of winning the Bundesliga and Champions League, does it really make sense to further block Livramento’s development with little to play for over the second half of the season?
      Newcastle’s talisman since he arrived, Trippier can already lay claim to being Newcastle’s greatest ever right-back.
      Selling him was not even close to approaching the radar at the beginning of January, but if Bayern put a sizable cash offer on the table, it may just be too good for the Mags to turn down. More

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      Chelsea transfer target hits stunning SIX-MINUTE hat-trick to draw level with Jude Bellingham as LaLiga top scorer

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      CHELSEA transfer target Artem Dovbyk scored a six-minute hat-trick as he led Girona to a 5-1 win over Sevilla on Sunday.Sevilla broke the deadlock through Isaac Romero in the 10th minute, but Dovbyk equalised just three minutes later.
      Artem Dovbyk scored a hat-trick in six minutes against SevillaCredit: EPA
      The striker then fired his team into the lead within a matter of seconds before completing his hat-trick in the 19th minute.
      Dovbyk’s heroics saw him go level with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham in the LaLiga Golden Boot race.
      Both players have now scored 14 goals, with the Ukrainian having played two more games than his English opponent.
      Girona went on to win 5-1 thanks to additional goals from Viktor Tsyhankov and Cristhian Stuani.
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      They now sit at the top of the LaLiga table, one point ahead of Real Madrid.
      Dovbyk has been one of the club’s most influential players so far this season.
      And his impressive performances have seen him attract interest from elsewhere.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Chelsea were keen on signing him.
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      Dovbyk is the joint-top goalscorer in La Liga
      Mauricio Pochettino has sent scouts to watch Dovbyk this season.
      The 26-year-old’s physical profile has particularly impressed the Blues boss. More

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      AC Milan list Arsenal and Chelsea stars Kiwior and Chalobah on transfer shortlist as alternatives to top target

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      AC MILAN have three Premier League players on their shortlist as they look to sign a centre-back, according to reports.The Serie A side are dealing with a defensive injury crisis with Fikayo Tomori, Pierre Kalulu and Malick Thiaw all sidelined.
      Jakub Kiwior is wanted by AC MilanCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah is an option for AC Milan despite them being concerned over his injury problems this seasonCredit: Getty
      Milan have already recalled Matteo Gabbia from his loan at Villarreal but are still keen to enter the market this month.
      The club reportedly hold an interest in Clement Lenglet, who is on loan at Aston Villa.
      But the Frenchman could be recalled and sent out again by Barcelona due to him only playing ten games in all competitions this season.
      However, Milan know a deal will be difficult to complete for their top target.
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      Sky Italia claim Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior is an alternative option.
      The Polish centre-back knows Serie A from his time at Spezia and he could be allowed to leave this January.
      Speculation also suggests Trevoh Chalobah might move to the San Siro.
      But Milan have doubts over the Chelsea ace’s fitness as he has not played all season due to a hamstring problem.
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      They already have former Blues stars Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tomori at the club.
      A loan for Atletico Madrid and ex-Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu was also explored, but he will join Fenerbahce.
      And Torino rejected Milan’s offer for Alessandro Buongiorno.
      Clement Lenglet could be recalled from his loan at Aston Villa and sent out to AC MilanCredit: Getty More