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      Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star warns clubs they would ‘be thick’ to sign Ivan Toney in £100m transfer

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      CLUBS would have to “be thick” to fork out £100million on Ivan Toney this month, claims William Gallas.Brentford star Toney, 27, is eligible to play again after serving his eight-month betting ban.
      Ivan Toney is nearing a return to action for BrentfordCredit: Alamy
      William Gallas has had his say on Toney’s transfer linksCredit: Getty
      The £100million-rated one-cap England international has been linked with a move away from the Bees, with Chelsea and Arsenal interested.
      Brentford manager Thomas Frank recently claimed that he was “99 per cent sure” that Toney will stay for the rest of the season.
      But the striker himself has refused to rule out a move, instead admitting that he’s eager to play for a “top club”.
      Former Chelsea and Arsenal defender Gallas would be unimpressed if either of his former clubs matched Brentford’s £100m asking price.
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      Speaking to Gambling Zone, the Frenchman said: “How much would Arsenal or Chelsea pay for him?
      “Some clubs are thick. They don’t realise that there’s too much money in football so they’ll pay £100m for Toney.
      “That means the player has to be an international player. He has hardly played for England.
      “How can you explain to me that his price is £100m? If you buy a player for £100m, he has to be a young player.
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      “Spending £100m on a 27-year-old is too much. Either you spend £100m on an international player or a young player that a team can invest in for the long-term.”
      Toney could return for Brentford in their Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest this Saturday.
      Prior to his ban, Toney had scored 20 goals in 33 Prem outings last term.
      Speaking to Sky Sports about his future this week, Toney said: “I don’t know. You can never predict when’s the right time to move elsewhere.
      “But it’s obvious I want to play for a top club, everyone wants to play for a top club and fight for titles.
      “Whether it’s this January that is the right time for a club to come in and pay the right money, who knows.”
      Pundit Gary Neville has admitted that he hopes Toney stays at Brentford until at least the end of the season.
      Speaking on his podcast, the 48-year-old said: “I hope Brentford keep him for the rest of the season and I hope Ivan Toney plays at the highest level as well at some point in the near future.
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      “But I think for Brentford to keep him for the rest of the season will be really good.
      “I mean, there’s talk of Chelsea and Arsenal sniffing around him, but I hope he does stay at Brentford to give them a really strong finish to the season and I am delighted that he is back.”
      Thomas Frank is confident of keeping Toney this monthCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal urged to make three major signings in £150million spending spree amid faltering Premier League title bid

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      ARSENAL legend Ray Parlour insists Mikel Arteta should sign three new stars – even though they might cost a staggering £150million.The Gunners’ Premier League title bid has faltered after three defeats in their last five matches, which has left them in fourth.
      Arsenal hero Ray Parlour advised his former club to make three signingsCredit: The Sun
      Parlour claims Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta needs a new midfielder, striker and left-backCredit: Getty
      Parlour advised Arteta and sporting director Edu to move for a midfielder – possibly Everton star Amadou Onana – a striker and left-back to rekindle the team’s championship bid.
      However, the Arsenal hero hinted these sort of additions could be impossible in January as they would cost at least £150m based on the stars that are being touted.
      Parlour told SunSport on behalf of NetBet Online Casino when asked which areas need reinforcement: “Well, I certainly believe the midfield area definitely if Thomas Partey does leave because he’s an important player when he plays.
      “He’s a dynamic player in that midfield, he’s very good at sitting back and getting back into the back-four and probably Declan Rice can push forward a little bit more.
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      “Onana’s been mentioned from Everton who’s having a good season, I like him he is quite a good player in that midfield area.”
      Parlour added that a striker is in order as there is a serious lack of firepower up front for Arsenal.
      The Romford Pele believes that is a far cry from his playing days when he looked at the likes of Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Sylvain Wiltord and Nwankwo Kanu leading the line.
      He said: “The striker is the most important place probably because goals win you games. I always go back to my team. We had four great strikers in our team.
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      “I mean sometimes five with Kanu, Wiltord, Henry, Bergkamp and Francis Jeffers one year who could bang you a goal when he played.
      “So I do believe that they’ve only got two really at the moment, (Gabriel) Martinelli can play up there or (Leandro) Trossard as a false No9 but they’re not out-and-out strikers. So that is certainly the areas for me.”
      And the 50-year-old added that another left-back would boost Arteta’s backline following Oleksandr Zinchenko’s injury and some unconvincing displays by Takehiro Tomiyasu as well as Jakub Kiwior.
      He added: “Tomiyasu struggled a bit at times, I know he’s a right-footed player. At this point in time Zinchenko is injured but he will hopefully be back very soon.
      “So I would always look at central midfield and the spine on this team is so important.
      “So I think central midfield is a vital place to strengthen at this present time and obviously a striker, but the players we’re looking at they’re gonna cost you at least £150m to fully fill those gaps.” More

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      Man Utd striker boost with PSG ‘ready to sell’ £69m transfer target just months after signing him

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      PSG are reportedly considering the future of striker Goncalo Ramos – in a transfer boost to Manchester United.The French champions signed Ramos in the summer on loan to work around Financial Fair Play issues.
      Goncalo Ramos could be sold by PSG alreadyCredit: Reuters
      But in November the move was made permanent in a deal worth £69million.
      Ramos has since struggled in Paris though, having only played five minutes of league football since signing fully in November.
      The forward did suffer from a virus and lost 6kg as a result.
      But according to L’Equipe, PSG boss Luis Enrique is already having doubts over whether Ramos is a good fit for his side.
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      It is claimed the club could now look to sell the 22-year-old, who has just four goals in 19 games this season.
      United were linked with the ex-Benfica star in the summer before they instead signed Rasmus Hojlund for £72m.
      Hojlund is only just finding his feet in Manchester, with seven goals in 25 matches, and United are in the market for a striker this month.
      Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise is also said to be a target following his impressive performances at Selhurst Park.
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      A new striker and wide attacker are part of a reported four-man transfer haul for new Old Trafford chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      There are two names being touted for the centre-back role with Nice’s Jean Clair Todibo and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite being named.
      A right-back target for United is also expected to be Bayer Leverkusen star Jeremie Frimpong. More

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      PSG offer Mbappe ‘never-before-seen £86m-a-year contract’ in desperate bid to fight off Real Madrid transfer interest

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has reportedly been offered a whopping £86m-per-year contract by PSG.The Parisians are trying to keep hold of their star man amid interest from Real Madrid.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to be offered a ‘never-before-seen’ contract by PSGCredit: Getty
      PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is doing all he can to keep Mbappe in ParisCredit: Splash
      Mbappe has entered the final six months of his contract in Paris and has been free to negotiate with foreign teams since January 1 as a result.
      The 25-year-old has long been on Read Madrid’s list of targets and it is no secret that they are trying to convince him to head to the Spanish capital on the expiration of his contract.
      But according to After Foot RMC, PSG are willing to offer Mbappe an outrageous offer in a bid to keep him at the Parc des Princes.
      The French outlet have claimed that the Ligue 1 club will offer him a deal worth £86m-per-year.
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      The contract would see the World Cup winner pocket roughly £1.8M-PER-WEEK.
      The offer would completely blow Real Madrid’s contract out of the water with the Spanish club said to be negotiating a £25.8m-per-year deal with Mbappe.
      And it’s not just the amount of money that Mbappe would earn, but also what the contract would do for his family.
      The proposed PSG offer is said to be something “never seen before” and would have benefits for the people closest to the pacy forward.
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      Speaking to After Foot RMC, French journalist Daniel Riolo explained what is so special about the offer.
      He said: “It would be something never seen before, it is something incredible. It far exceeds €100m per season.
      “It will have benefits for the brother, for the family and for the player agency that Mbappe’s mother wants to create.”
      Riolo went on to explain that there is a vast difference between what is being offered by PSG in comparison to Real Madrid.
      He said: “On the one hand, we have an offer to have him from ancient Rome, ancient Greece and the pyramids of Egypt delivered to a player,
      “On the other hand we have something that is normal when we talk about Real Madrid, a deal worth €30m-a-year and perhaps slightly more. It’s a normal salary for footballers.
      “On paper there is a gap [between the two offers] that we have never seen. What PSG are offering Mbappe is incredible.”
      Nothing is decided on Mbappe’s future yet with the superstar said to be weighing up his options.
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      Reports elsewhere have suggested that the Frenchman is considering a spectacular move to the Premier League.
      Mbappe has spent his entire career playing in Ligue 1 where he came through the ranks at Monaco before joining PSG in 2017. More

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      Arsenal and Tottenham in transfer battle for Real Sociedad winger Barrenetxea who’s already had incredible career at 22

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      REAL SOCIEDAD winger Ander Barrenetxea is a transfer target of both Arsenal and Tottenham.The Spanish under 21 international – who just turned 22 – was scouted by the North Londoners in November and December.
      Ander Barrenetxea is a transfer target of both Arsenal and Tottenham.Credit: Getty
      But he then got sidelined for three weeks with an ankle injury, returning just ten days ago.
      Arsenal rate him as a top target and one to bring competition for the wingers like Gabriel Martinelli.
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta spent a season with Sociedad from 2004-05 and still has an excellent relationship with the club.
      Arsenal scouts will attend the Basque derby tonight in Bilbao with Tottenham also set to be there.
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      Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou likens Barrenetxea to Jota, the Portuguese wideman formerly of Celtic.
      Postecoglou is desperate to add another attacker to his frontline having suffered with injuries in his squad this season.
      The Aussie has given green light to press ahead in a deal for Barrenetxea.
      Tottenham and Arsenal value the fact the forward can operate from both the left and right wing.
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      He can even play centrally as a second striker due to his pace and skill, drawing comparisons to Jesus Navas.
      Barrenetxea – whose mum Azu was a basketball coach – has scored four goals in 22 games in La Liga this season.
      The forward made his Sociedad debut aged just 16 in 2018 to become the first player born in the 21st century to play in LaLiga.
      And the youngster was even spotted riding home from one game on a public bicycle – having been too young to drive. More

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      Newcastle ‘planning swoop for Brazilian Serie A star’ as Bruno Guimaraes linked with shock transfer exit

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly planning a swoop for Atalanta star Ederson.Eddie Howe is keen to strengthen his squad this month but could be hindered by Financial Fair Play regulations.
      Newcastle are long-term admirers of EdersonCredit: Getty
      Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with a move to PSGCredit: Getty
      Ederson has been a target for several weeks and Newcastle could try to sign the midfielder before the transfer window closes, report Sky Sports News.
      The Brazilian could cost around £35million, with Atalanta keen to make a profit after splashing out £18m on the 24-year-old in 2022.
      The Italians will listen to “monstrous offers” that are “impossible to refuse”, but will not be entertained by any proposal less than £35m.
      Newcastle announced losses of £73.4m in 2022-23 despite revenues up £70m to a record £250m – after spending £153m on new players.
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      But Toon chiefs are confident they are not at risk of breaching Prem FFP rules.
      Midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is one star who could be sold to comply with FFP regulations and the Brazilian could fetch a considerable fee.
      Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly made Bruno their No1 transfer target, with Barcelona and Liverpool also admirers.
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      He signed a five-year deal in October which reportedly includes a £100m release clause, so Toon are unlikely to sell for much less.
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      Eddie Howe is determined to hang on to the former Lyon star and issued a hands off warning when asked about his future.
      He said: “When you are talking about your best players you want to keep them at the football club as long as possible so that is certainly our aim.” More

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      Chelsea ‘launch £73m transfer bid for Gyokeres but Sporting instantly reject it as they hold out for release clause’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly made an offer to sign Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres.The striker has been in scintillating form since his summer move from Coventry with 20 goals and ten assists in 24 games.
      Sporting Lisbon rejected Chelsea’s opening bid for Viktor GyokeresCredit: AFP
      Chelsea need a forward and have been linked with a move for Gyokeres for several weeks.
      And according to Portuguese outlet Record they have made an opening bid for the Swedish international worth £74million.
      That offer has reportedly been rejected by Sporting, who are unwilling to let the forward leave for less than his £87m release clause.
      Arsenal have also been credited with an interest in Gyokeres but the 25-year-old revealed he doesn’t “care about any interested parties at the moment”.
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      He said: “I think it’s a bit like when Sporting came in to sign me.
      “I’m very happy here and I don’t care about any interested parties at the moment.
      “I’m enjoying every day here and not thinking about what’s going on around me.
      “Yes, there’s talk of big clubs, but for now it’s just news. That’s all.”
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      Chelsea have alternative options in mind with Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran the most recent player to be linked.
      The Blues reportedly have a shortlist of five names which includes Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic. More

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      Chelsea ‘consider emergency Jhon Duran transfer as club chiefs hold talks about shock move for Aston Villa flop’

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      CHELSEA are considering a shock transfer for Aston Villa star Jhon Duran, according to reports.The Blues are in the market for a striker with Nicolas Jackson absent due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.
      Jhon Duran has scored four goals for Aston Villa since joining last JanuaryCredit: Alamy
      Mauricio Pochettino will likely call upon Armando Broja in his absence but Chelsea want to add to their attacking ranks.
      Duran is one target they have in mind as a potential short-term option, according to reporter Nathan Gissing.
      The Colombian has failed to start a single Premier League game for Villa this term but does have two goals in 17 substitute appearances.
      He has a total of four goals for the Villans following his 2022 move from MLS side Chicago Fire.
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      Chelsea were linked to Duran before his £18million move to Villa Park last January.
      Liverpool and Manchester United were also said to be interested in the forward.
      Chelsea are in need of more firepower up-front after Christopher Nkunku suffered another injury.
      The attacker has missed the last three games with a hip problem that Pochettino described as ‘worrying’ last week.
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      But in a welcome twist, Nkunku’s injury seems to have settled down and he is even being pencilled in to resume training with his team-mates later this week.
      The France international had only just returned from six months out with a knee injury and is yet to complete a full 90 minutes for the Blues. More