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      Sheff Utd keen on a move for Bournemouth’s Chris Mepham as they fear Todd Boehly will deny them top transfer target

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED boss Chris Wilder fancies signing Bournemouth star Chris Mepham.And the swoop may gather pace as interest grows in Blades’ centre-half Anel Ahmedhodzic.
      Chris Mepham is wanted by Sheffield UnitedCredit: EPA
      Several clubs are interested in Anel AhmedhodzicCredit: Getty
      Wilder is keen to take Mepham, 26, to boost the club’s survival hopes.
      The Cherries may sell if the deal is right as he is not a regular starter.
      Mepham has played just eight matches this season and just two were Premier League starts.
      He joined Bournemouth from Brentford in 2019 for £12million and he has gone on to play 116 times for the club.
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      Mepham is a regular in the Welsh side, earning 44 international caps during his career.
      While the chances of the Blades landing him are good, it could be bad news on Ahmedhodzic.
      The 24-year-old Bosnian has attracted possible buyers after a decent campaign.
      Sheffield United have also inquired about Strasbourg centre-half Gerzino Nyamsi but would have to fork out around £6m.
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      Strasbourg are reluctant to loan the 26-year-old to the Blades in case they go down and his value drops.
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      I won three Premier Leagues under Sir Alex Ferguson.. Erik ten Hag is so similar to Fergie and can lead Man Utd to glory

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Lee Sharpe claims struggling manager Erik ten Hag is “very similar” to how Sir Alex Ferguson was during his early days at the club.Ten Hag has found himself under fire amid a turbulent campaign that has seen United getting eliminated in the Champions League group stage and dropping to eighth place in the Premier League.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is similar to Sir Alex Ferguson, claims Lee SharpeCredit: PA
      Sharpe saw Ferguson struggle during his early years at Man UtdCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Sharpe went on to win three Premier League titles under FergusonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Dutch tactician’s future appears uncertain following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent takeover with the Red Devils losing three of their last five Prem matches.
      However, Sharpe insists the 53-year-old shouldn’t be sacked and reminded the fans that Ferguson wasn’t much different during his early years when he took over in 1986.
      The versatile midfielder joined the Red Devils just two years after Sir Alex took over and saw him struggle to build his glittering legacy at Old Trafford.
      Fergie didn’t win anything in his first four years at the club and some fans even called for his dismissal before he finally lifted the FA Cup in 1990.
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      Sharpe then went on to win three Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and the 1992 League Cup under Ferguson.
      And the ex-England international insists Ten Hag needs more time the same way the legendary Scotsman had as he can also lead United back on top.
      Sharpe told SunSport on behalf of Fruityslots.com: “I think they’re very similar in a lot of ways. I think he’s very disciplined. He’s very organised. He lives, eats, breathes football.
      “You can see he is 100 per cent dedicated to the club and to the task of getting the team right. So I think it is about giving him a bit of faith, giving him a bit of trust and strengthening in January if they can. I think you’ve got to give him a bit of time.
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      “You know they keep changing managers and a new manager to come in now would have his own philosophy, would want his own players, would ostracise certain players because they wouldn’t fit into his sort of regime.
      “So I think it would probably be a little bit more detrimental than helpful if they sacked him now.
      “Give him a chance, give him a bit of time to get players back on their feet on the pitch, get the squad strengthened up again and see what it can do from there.
      “But I certainly think he knows what he’s talking about. And I would certainly give him a little bit more time.”
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      Sharpe insists Ten Hag needs more time at Man Utd and shouldn’t be sackedCredit: Getty
      Sharpe insists Ten Hag can’t be blamed alone for this season’s shambles as he has also been dealing with a long and growing injury list.
      The former Leeds ace added that even if the ex-Ajax boss was dismissed there wouldn’t be a “great list of candidates” to replace him.
      Sharpe added: “Well, I think at the moment [it] would be a bit harsh to sack him. I’m not sure there’s a great list of candidates to take over if I’m honest. But I also think with the injury list he’s had, you saw the bench last night [against Wigan] there was hardly a senior player on the bench.
      “So I think he’s had a tough time with injuries. He’s had a few issues to deal with off the pitch as well. So I think he’s had a bit of a tough time in his first 12 months in charge.
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      “So I think it’s a bit early to pull the plug. I think if they could back him during this window, get him a couple of players to strengthen the squad and just see how we go over the next couple of months.
      “I don’t think there would be any reason to sack him before the end of the season.” More

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      Chelsea fans baffled as £10million striker makes Premier League transfer swap – despite Pochettino wanting new forward

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      CHELSEA star David Datro Fofana has joined Burnley on loan until the end of the season. The striker spent the first half of the campaign with Union Berlin but was recalled earlier this month.
      David Datro Fofana has joined Burnley on loanCredit: Getty
      Burnley announced the Fofana deal with a hilarious ET-inspired clipCredit: Burnley FC
      Fofana, 21, was in the stands at Turf Moor to see his new side draw 1-1 with Luton last night.
      And he has now been unveiled as a Burnley player via a bizarre ET-inspired announcement video.
      Fofana said: “It feels very good to be here, I’m really happy. I think it will be a really good place for me to progress and it’s the perfect move for me.
      “To work with Vincent Kompany will be very good. I have seen a couple of games already and I think this is the right place for me to make the next steps.
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      “I have known about Burnley for a long time, they have been in the Premier League before this season and the champions [of the Championship] last year and I’m now looking forward to now being a part of this team.” 
      Meanwhile, Chelsea supporters have been left baffled by the move amid manager Mauricio Pochettino stressing he needs more attacking options.
      The Blues will be without Nicolas Jackson for some time due to him representing Senegal at Afcon and Christopher Nkunku has suffered an injury setback.
      One Chelsea fan said: “I thought he’ll stay and help the team.”
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      Another added: “This guy is easily better than Armando Broja. I thought this club would keep him.”
      More raged: “Instead of buying another striker, why can’t we keep Fofana?”
      Others were more positive, saying: “This will be a good move for his development if he plays.”

      Fofana joined Chelsea a year ago for £10m from Norwegian side Molde.
      He made four appearances for the first-team before being sent out on loan to Union Berlin.
      But the Ivorian managed just two goals in 17 games and had a falling out with previous boss Urs Fischer, refusing to shake his hand and crying when he was substituted.
      The loanee then issued an apology.
      Burnley do not have an option to buy Fofana included in the loan deal.
      As for Nkunku, he missed the first three months of the season with a knee injury and now a hip issue is keeping him in the treatment room.
      On the Frenchman, Pochettino revealed: “We’re disappointed and a little bit worried because we want Nkunku involved again as soon as possible.
      “We are still assessing him, we don’t know what is going to happen.
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      “It’s complicated with him. It’s now between eight and ten days since he could train.
      “He was so close to feeling comfortable again, he started the game against Crystal Palace.” More

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      Mauricio Pochettino ‘worried’ about Christopher Nkunku injury as he gives grim update on Chelsea striker

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is “worried” about Christopher Nkunku as injuries continue to plague the start of his Chelsea career.The French forward, 26, only made his Blues debut in December after being sidelined with a knee problem for the first four months of the season.
      Christopher Nkunku has only played four times for Chelsea since joining in the summerCredit: Reuters
      And he marked his first match in a Chelsea shirt with a consolation goal in a 2-1 defeat to Wolves.
      He then started in a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, before he came on as a second-half substitute in a 3-2 victory over Luton.
      But Nkunku has been absent for Chelsea’s last two games due to a hip injury he picked up in training.
      They were a 4-0 win over Preston in the FA Cup and a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
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      He said: “We’re disappointed and a little bit worried because we want him involved again as soon as possible.
      “We are still assessing him, we don’t know what is going to happen.
      “It’s complicated with Christopher. It’s now between eight and 10 days since he could train.
      “He was so close to feeling comfortable again, he started the game against Crystal Palace.”
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      It means Chelsea – who have spent £1billion on players over the last 18 months – have received just four appearances and one goal for the £52million they spent on Nkunku in the summer.
      And Pochettino, who is preparing for a West London derby against Fulham on Saturday lunchtime, is still looking for a member of his squad that can consistently lead the line up front.
      Cole Palmer, Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja have all played as the No9 in recent weeks.
      But a positive update for Chelsea fans is defenders Ben Chilwell and Benoit Badiashile are set to return from injury and be included in the squad for their home clash with rivals Fulham.
      Pochettino added: “The good news is having players like [Trevoh] Chalobah, Chilwell, Badiashile and [Carney] Chukwuemeka so close to being involved again and help the team to perform.” More

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      Dominic Solanke makes Premier League history after stunning season that has led to Newcastle transfer rumour

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      DOMINIC SOLANKE has made history after his stunning form in the Premier League.The 26-year-old has swooped the Premier League Player of the Month award for December.
      Dominic Solanke has been voted as the Premier League Player of the Month for DecemberCredit: Rex

      Solanke netted six goals in the league last month as Bournemouth put together a superb run of form to claw their way up to 12th in the table.
      The former Liverpool man bagged his first ever Premier League hat-trick during December when he stuck three past Nottingham Forest keeper Matt Turner in a thrilling 3-2 victory for the Cherries.
      And with Bournemouth losing just one of their six games last month it is no surprise that star man Solanke was voted as the league’s player of the month.
      Solanke makes history by receiving the award as the first Bournemouth player in the history of the Premier League to pick up the accolade.
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      Speaking in a video on the south coast club’s social media, he said: “I am delighted to win the Player of the Month for December.
      “It was a great month, some big wins and special moments including my first Premier League hat-trick. 
      “So I just wanted to thank all of the players and staff at the club, and most importantly the fans.
      “The support has been amazing and hopefully we can carry on for the rest of the season.”
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      Solanke netted his first ever Premier League hat-trick last month against Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Solanke has been an unstoppable force at times this season and now has a total of 12 league goals in 19 appearances this term.
      Only Mohamed Salah and Erling Haaland have found the back of the net more times than the Englishman.
      And his astonishing form has earned him some reported interest from a number of big clubs including Arsenal and Newcastle United.
      The Magpies are said to be keen on bringing in Solanke with boss Eddie Howe previously signing the bagsman when he was in charge at Bournemouth.
      Although Howe has since admitted that it is unlikely they will be able to make deal work for Solanke with the one time England international too expensive for the Toon Army.
      He said: “I love Dominic Solanke, I signed him and I rate him very, very highly.
      “But we have not made an enquiry for him and we don’t have the ability to sign a player of that level.”
      Solanke was joined on the December honours list by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery who was voted as the Premier League Manager of the Month.
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      The 52-year-old tactician has shocked everyone by leading his Villa side to a superb start to the season.
      The Villans currently sit second in the league table – just three points off Liverpool at the summit.
      Eddie Howe has said it will be hard for him to re-unite with Solanke despite Newcastle linksCredit: Getty
      Aston Villa gaffer Unai Emery has been voted as the Premier League Manager of the MonthCredit: Getty More

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      Conor Gallagher unlikely to quit Chelsea with Spurs circling… but England midfielder not part of Poch’s long-term plan

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      CONOR GALLAGHER is now “unlikely” to leave Chelsea this month – but Tottenham will not give up on signing the player.SunSport has learned that Mauricio Pochettino has made clear that selling Gallagher, 23, this month would be a mistake. 
      Conor Gallagher is unlikely to leave Chelsea in the January transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Tottenham won’t give up on Chelsea ace Gallagher and will come back in the summerCredit: Rex
      It means Spurs are unlikely to get their wish of a January transfer switch but they will come back in for him over the summer. 
      Our source said: “Tottenham want to sign Conor, but there’s a massive timing issue at play.
      “Chelsea had been open-minded to letting the player go a couple of months ago and Spurs thought the deal was in place. 
      “But in recent weeks Conor has become of vital importance to the team and the manager thinks letting him go now could lead to major problems in the second half of the season. 
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      “He’s not necessarily a part of Pochettino’s long-term plans but he is seen as a vital part of the project for the time being.
      “Gallagher is in no rush to leave the club and wants to help them to turn the season around.
      “He is also massively popular with the fans and the board will fear a massive backlash if they let him go and he takes Spurs, one of Chelsea’s biggest rivals, into the Champions League while they are left stuck in the middle of the table.”
      Ange Postecoglou wants to secure a midfielder in the break between Sunday’s trip to Manchester United and the FA Cup fourth-round game against Manchester City.
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      Gallagher has been a keen man for Chelsea this season, outperforming expensive signings
      He wants an all-action star who can be in imposing presence in the middle but also alternate with James Maddison in a more advanced position if required.
      Gallagher has been the player who best fits the profile, and Chelsea have previously indicated they are willing to do a deal for the right price.
      That could be up to £50million, although there are more potential complications. 
      “Conor is basically the player Poch trusts most for his tactical ideas, he is perfect for the 4-3-3 system.
      “So many others still need to get used to that system, and Pochettino is reluctant to let such a player go during such an inconsistent period of results so early in his time.”
      Gallagher is enjoying the greater responsibility at Chelsea, having captained the side in the absence of Reece James and Ben Chilwell. More

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      Tottenham announce Radu Dragusin transfer as Romania star joins after ‘rejecting twice as much money from Bayern’

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      TOTTENHAM have announced the signing of Radu Dragusin from Serie A outfit Genoa. The 21-year-old centre-back joins the north London side on a deal that will run until 2030.
      Radu Dragusin has signed for TottenhamCredit: Rex

      The deal is understood to be valued at around £21.5million plus add-ons.
      Spurs outcast Djed Spence will move the other way as he will join Genoa on loan for the remainder of the season.
      Dragusin had been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, but has chosen the to join Tottenham instead.
      He’s reported to have turned down double the money from the Bavarians in favour of making the move to the Premier League.
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      Dragusin is said to have left his agent in disbelief after making the decision, but is keen to progress his career over opting for financial benefits.
      The star’s agent, Florin Manea, admitted that an offer from Bayern was submitted while they were on the way to the airport.
      He told Romanian news outlet GSP: “We stopped dead. We were on our way to the airport. I said we have to think carefully and evaluate.
      “Bayern are one of the biggest clubs. I can’t believe I turned Bayern down! But that’s the decision.
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      “I took it with Radu and his family. I informed Bayern that this was the decision, that they came in at the last minute and that it was difficult to change our decision.
      “Maybe in the future, we will get there. We are a little overwhelmed.
      “To turn down Bayern… But it was ultimately what Radu and his family wanted.
      “He is happy. We’re going to Tottenham.”
      Menea revealed that the offer was substantially more than he is set to receive at Spurs.
      He said: “There was quite a difference [between offers]. Almost half as much, if not more, but never mind the amounts.
      “They were never a priority. We always choose the steps we think are right. I think he weighed that he always wanted to get to the Premier League.”
      Spurs welcomed their new man to the club on social media and revealed he will wear the number six on the back of his shirt.
      Dragusin is the second new arrival to Ange Postecoglou’s side this month after they sealed a deal for Chelsea flop Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig.
      Dragusin will wear the number six for SpursCredit: Rex
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      Newcastle face having to sell huge star to comply with FFP rules after confirming £150million losses

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      NEWCASTLE fans were told NOT to expect any “significant” transfers this month as Financial Fair Play kicks in.And the Toon Army were also warned they may have to accept the summer sale of Bruno Guimaraes or Sven Botman to grow the cash “headroom” required for squad improvement.
      Newcastle posted losses of £73.4m for 2022-23Credit: Getty
      Toon chief executive Darren Eales unveiled the club’s accounts for last term.
      While Newcastle announced losses of £73.4million in 2022-23 despite revenues up £70m to a record £250m – after spending £153m on new players – Toon chiefs are confident they are not at risk of breaching Prem FFP rules.
      The Magpies were £70.7m in the red for the 2021-22 financial year.
      But despite Eddie Howe’s men dropping to ninth in the table, 11 points off a Champions League spot, and being evicted from Europe, Eales indicated the manager will not have a spending pot in the winter window.
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      Eales said: “January isn’t a great window for us to be doing business. 
      “That doesn’t mean we won’t do any business, as we saw with Anthony Gordon last year.
      “But it’s difficult to do any major surgery when you’re in the middle of the season and you are trying to bring quality in. 
      “Clubs are less willing to lose those types of players in January. Summer is always better from a value and a planning perspective.”
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      Eales added: “We have had a number of injuries and we have got some very good players coming back in the second half of the season. 
      “That will be the first couple of things, but like everything, we have to approach it on the medium- to long-term basis rather than knee-jerk reactions. 
      “You have seen from the accounts the level of investment in the squad. 
      “We always have to be mindful of the Profit and Sustainability Rules stuff and making sure we are always going to be compliant long term.”
      Eales admitted Newcastle’s spending patterns would be different without those Prem restrictions but conceded one major summer sale might make financial sense.
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      Guimaraes, Botman or Alexander Isak would be the obvious options – with the former already being linked with PSG and Barcelona.
      SunSport also revealed homegrown ace Sean Longstaff could be sold if the right offer comes in – with any money received for the midfield straight profit.
      And Eales explained: “If we’re going to get to where we want to get to, at times it is necessary to trade your players. 
      “Whether that is because of the players’ contract length, the offer is too good to refuse, you need to reload in certain areas, all of this could make sense to trade.
      “In the world of PSR, everybody has their price.
      “Look at Liverpool. They sold Philippe Coutinho to bring in Allison and Virgil van Dijk.
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      “Jack Grealish went from Aston Villa and they have reinvested and reloaded, while West Ham made that decision on Declan Rice. 
      “It’s just the nature of the beast. If you trade players on it creates more headroom to spend and you have to keep growing that headroom.”
      Bruno Guimaraes could be sold to help balance the booksCredit: Getty More