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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

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      Man Utd ‘open talks for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo but face £69m transfer battle with European giants’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Barcelona star Ronald Araujo, according to reports.The centre-back has impressed since his 2019 move to the Nou Camp.
      Manchester United could wait until summer to bid for Ronald AraujoCredit: Getty
      United have monitored Araujo for some time and Erik ten Hag’s need for a new defender has been apparent for several weeks.
      The Red Devils have enquired about Araujo’s availability and have been told he will cost £69million this month, reports transfer guru Florian Plettenberg.
      That means United might wait until the summer to make a move for the Brazilian, who is also understood to have attracted interest from Bayern Munich.
      The two clubs could battle it out later this year though Araujo is reportedly keen to stay at Barcelona.
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      He is believed to have rejected United’s advances which mean they may have to pursue other targets.
      A host of centre-backs have been linked with a switch to Old Trafford including Nice ace Jean-Clair Todibo.
      The Frenchman is a long-term target and is a player well-known by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford, who bought him for Nice in 2021.
      Ratcliffe has taken control of the football operations at United and is said to be lining up four transfers.
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      Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite has emerged as a key target along with Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.
      United are also keen to sign a right-back and admire Bayer Leverkusen ace Jeremie Frimpong. More

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      Jesse Lingard’s new agents make immediate move as midfielder ‘offered to Portland Timbers on free transfer’

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      JESSE LINGARD’S new agents have offered the ex-Manchester United ace to MLS outfit Portland Timbers.Lingard has been a free agent since June when he was released by Nottingham Forest and has been struggling to link up with a new club ever since.
      Ex-Man Utd ace Jesse Lingard’s agents have offered him to Portland TimbersCredit: Alamy
      The midfielder sacked his previous reps this month as they failed to find him a new team and he was frustrated with a number of contract offers that never developed despite interest from clubs overseas
      According to the Mail, the 31-year-old’s new representatives are exploring possibilities in the US and Portland appear interested in signing him on a free transfer.
      The ex-England international has been training on his own in America as well as Dubai.
      And the United academy graduate has shared a series of images as well as clips showing him undergoing hard sessions at the gym.
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      Lingard trained with former club West Ham as well as Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq, who are managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, throughout the season.
      The ex-Forest ace was also linked with the likes of Everton and Barcelona but a deal never materialised.
      Lingard burst on to the scene in 2015 at United following a series of loan stints at Leicester, Birmingham, Brighton and Derby.
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      Lingard scored 35 goals and provided 21 assists in 232 appearances with the Manchester giants.
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      He also won the FA Cup, EFL Cup, Community Shield and Europa League trophy with United.
      Lingard fell down the pecking order in 2021 and was loaned out to West Ham.
      The midfielder stood out during the second half of the 2020-21 campaign with nine goals and five assists in 16 appearances with the Hammers.
      That led him to a move to Forest a year later but he failed to replicate the same success with only two goals and two assists in 20 games. More

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      Late twist in Hannibal Mejbri transfer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘insists on last-minute change to loan deal from Man Utd’

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI touched down in Spain ahead of his move to Sevilla – but it has left fans heartbroken despite a late change in the deal. The midfielder is set to finish the season with the LaLiga side, who have an option to make it permanent for £17million.
      Hannibal Mejbri touched down in Spain ahead of his move to SevillaCredit: https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive
      He was filmed arriving in Seville airport with a smile on his face – but United supporters were less than impressed.
      One said: “This makes me sad.
      “He’s so much better than Eriksen physically and so much better than McTominay technically, yet he’s the one Ten Hag has thrown out of the door”
      Another added: “If he’s sold I have no words, kids gonna be wicked.”
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      One raged: “Another big mistake. Hannibal certainly has what it takes to make it at this club and has been forced out.
      “I don’t have a problem with a simple loan but that buy option is ridiculous.”
      Mejbri, 20, has struggled for game time this season with only 11 appearances and just five starts.
      So United decided to potentially cash in on the Frenchman by sanctioning his move to Sevilla.
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      But according to Fabrizio Romano, there was a late twist in the deal as owners INEOS insisted on including a back clause before approving the deal.
      So fans were quick to hail their new ownership, led by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      One said: “INEOS is saving us big time. Finally a buy back clause in this deal. Would have liked a simple loan without buy option but it is what it is.”
      Another agreed: “Someone used their brain and added in a buy back!
      “I’m not used to the club making smart decisions, let’s hope it continues and isn’t just a one off.”
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      Hannibal Mejbri could have played final Man Utd game as club agree loan transfer with permanent option

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI may have donned a Manchester United shirt for the last time.The Tunisia international has reportedly agreed a loan move to Spanish side Sevilla.
      Hannibal Mejbri has reportedly agreed to join Sevilla on loanCredit: Getty
      Hannibal had been linked with a move to Everton, but appears to have favoured a move to Sevilla instead.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Hannibal will be joining the La Liga outfit on loan until the end of the season.
      But despite the move being a loan, his one minute cameo against Wigan in the FA Cup may have been his last ever appearance for Man Utd.
      It has been reported that Sevilla have agreed a buy option with the Red Devils that would allow them to sign the 20-year-old permanently in the summer.
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      The option is said to be worth around £17.2million and has been signed off by the Manchester giants.
      There was suggestion that United were planning on adding a buy-back clause in to the youngsters contract, but it is understood that has not been included.
      Hannibal is expected to fly to Spain on Sunday before completing his medical next week.
      The attacking midfielder leaves Old Trafford having made 13 first team appearances and scoring one goal.
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      He spent last season on loan in the Championship with Birmingham City where he gained valuable first team experience making 41 appearances in all competitions.
      Should everything be sealed and signed in time, Hannibal could make his debut for Sevilla as soon as next weekend when they take on La Liga leaders Girona.
      Hannibal was left out of the match day squad for United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Sunday.
      Hannibal’s cameo against Wigan may have been his last ever game for Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex More

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      Nemanja Matic lined up for shock Premier League transfer return after spells with Chelsea and Man Utd

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      NEMANJA MATIC could make a return to the Premier League this month.The 35-year-old Serbian spent almost ten years in England’s top flight with Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Nemanja Matic could be making a return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Matic is currently on the books at French outfit Stade Rennais, but is set to leave this month following a reported fall out with the club.
      Reports suggest that the executives at the Ligue 1 club promised the midfielder they would enrol his children into an international school.
      However, there is no school of that type in the French city.
      And now Matic is said to have cleared his locker and has his heart set on a January exit.
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      According to Gianluca Di Marzio, that exit could be to Premier League side Fulham.
      The Cottagers are reported to be interested in striking up a deal to bring him back to the league where he enjoyed an enormous amount of success.
      Matic won three Premier League titles during his time in England and made over 250 appearances in the competition.
      But it won’t be easy for Fulham to get a deal over the line with other suitors rivalling the London club for Matic’s signature.
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      Lyon are also understood to be interested in signing the defensive midfielder should he wish to stay in France.
      According to RMC Sport, Rennes will not stand in the way of a move and will facilitate a transfer for Matic this winter if possible to do so.
      Others have suggested that he is considering retirement due to the whole situation, but the star has not confirmed anything of the kind.
      Matic won the Premier League three times with ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He also made 189 appearances for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea chief ‘flies to Sao Paulo to snap up Brazilian wonderkid Messinho, 16, in transfer that could reach £65million’

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      CHELSEA have sent an executive to Brazil to complete the signing of Estevao Willian, according to reports.The Blues have been strongly linked with the 16-year-old and could sign him in a deal worth up to £65million.
      Chelsea are reportedly ready to trigger Estevao Willian’s £52million release clauseCredit: EPA
      Estevao, who has been nicknamed Messinho, has also drawn interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.
      According to Sport, though, Chelsea have now flown an executive to Sao Paulo to trigger Estevao’s release clause.
      The club are ready to finalise the deal and pay the player’s £52million exit clause.
      However, the deal could still rise to £65million, the report adds.
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      Chelsea are in pole position to land Estevao after PSG withdrew from the race to sign the teenage winger.
      He would be unable to join the West London club until July 2025, though, due to his age.
      The youngster made his Palmeiras debut against Cruzeiro on the final day of the season in December as his side won the title.
      Estevao also starred for Brazil at the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia last year.
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      He scored three goals and laid on three assists in five matches as Brazil reached the quarter-finals.
      Chelsea have made a habit of signing Brazilian youngsters since Todd Boehly’s takeover in 2022.
      Andrey Santos, Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington have all arrived at Stamford Bridge since.
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      Caglar Soyuncu lined up for shock Premier League transfer return just six months after Atletico Madrid move

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      CAGLAR SOYUNCU has been lined up for a shock return to the Premier League, according to reports.The defender could leave Atletico Madrid before the end of the transfer window just six months after joining the club.
      Caglar Soyuncu has been linked with a Premier League return amid interest from FulhamCredit: Getty
      Soyuncu completed a free transfer to the Spanish giants in the summer following five years at Leicester.
      Despite signing a four-year deal through to 2027, the 27-year-old has made just one league start for Atletico this season.
      He is now being linked with a January loan move and is even attracting Premier League interest.
      According to A Bola, Fulham are one of three clubs currently interested in Soyuncu.
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      The Cottagers are said to be facing competition from Porto and Roma for his signature, though.
      Fenerbahce have also made a move for Soyuncu, but were rejected by the player, according to the report.
      However, Atletico are understood to be open to a loan deal before the window closes.
      The Turkish international has made just nine appearances for the club across all competitions this season.
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      Of those, just two have come from the start, with his solitary LaLiga start ending after 45 minutes.
      Soyuncu was withdrawn at half-time in a 2-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao in December.
      During five years in England, the defender scored four goals in 98 appearances for Leicester.
      He was also part of the Foxes’ FA Cup-winning side in 2021 and played for the club in Europe. More