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      Man Utd legend David De Gea ‘closing in’ on return to football after six months unemployed

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      FORMER Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is reportedly closing in on a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab.The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford in June.
      David de Gea is in talks with Al-ShababCredit: AFP
      Newcastle, Real Betis, Al-Nassr and Bayern Munich were allegedly among the clubs interested in signing him last year.
      However, De Gea is now on the verge of a return to football.
      According to the Daily Mail, the Spaniard is in talks to join Al-Shabab.
      The Saudi Pro League side are also pushing to sign Ivan Rakitic from Sevilla and Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron.
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      Rakitic was left out of Sevilla’s squad today while he prepares to complete the switch.
      He underwent a medical this morning and is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia next week.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle are willing to let Almiron leave St James’ Park this month.
      The Magpies need to sell players before buying in order to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
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      Almiron is understood to be open to the move.
      Hakim Ziyech, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Chelsea, is another name on Al-Shabab’s transfer shortlist. More

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      Newcastle star Joe Willock wanted in shock transfer as Premier League rivals plot swoop

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED have put a ‘not for sale’ sign on Joe Willock despite rival Premier League interest.The shock talk of departures at the Toon prompted inquiries for Willock.
      Newcastle are adamant that Joe Willock is not going anywhere this monthCredit: Getty
      The ex-England U21 midfielder moved to St. James’ Park from Arsenal in 2021 after scoring eight goals in 14 appearances during an initial loan.
      Willock is a big favourite on Tyneside but has been out of the side for much of the season.
      The 24-year-old suffered an Achilles injury and he last appeared in the 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth on November 11.
      Youngster Lewis Miley has thrived in his absence with a number of impressive displays.
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      However, Newcastle have told potential buyers that there is no chance that Willock moves in this window.
      Eddie Howe has publicly conceded that players could still leave before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
      Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson look the most likely to move this month.
      The Toon could also be forced to sell Joelinton this summer over a wage dispute.
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      The Brazilian midfielder, 27, will miss the rest of the season with a thigh injury and may have played for the Magpies for the last time unless he signs a new contract.
      But Kieran Trippier, who has been linked with a shock move to Bayern Munich, has insisted that he will stay with the Magpies.
      And while Willock appears to be going nowhere, QPR are willing to cash in on his brother Chris Willock, 25, as his contract runs down.
      Forward Willock has yet to agree terms and could be ready to move on – with rival Championship interest.

      His brother Chris Willock could be sold by QPR before the deadlineCredit: Getty More

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      West Ham hope to seal transfer for winger Ibrahim Osman after Danish club reject £16million offer

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      WEST HAM will try to complete a deal for Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman before the transfer window shuts on Thursday.The Hammers have seen a £16million bid rejected by Danish club FC Nordsjaelland who want £18m plus bonuses and a sell-on-clause.
      West Ham are pushing to sign Ibrahim Osman from FC NordsjallandCredit: Getty
      West Ham boss David Moyes is prioritising the signing of a wide player after securing midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan from Manchester City.
      That means the Hammers will not make a move for Callum Wilson, who is thought to be available because Newcastle are feeling the pressure of Financial Fair Play rules.
      Osman can play anywhere across the front line but has been used most often as a left winger at Nordsjaelland.
      Osman moved to Denmark only a year ago from the Right To Dream Academy in Ghana, the same centre that helped to develop current Hammers star Mohammed Kudus.
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      Like Osman, Kudus went from Ghana to Nordsjaelland.
      He then moved to Ajax, from where West Ham signed him last summer.
      The Hammers want to secure Kudus’ compatriot now after interest from Premier League rivals Brentford and Brighton.
      West Ham confirmed the addition of Phillips from Man City on Friday.
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      There is no option or obligation to buy included in the deal, but the two clubs are expected to discuss a potential permanent transfer this summer.
      Discussing his move, the midfielder said: “I’m really pleased to be here. There’s always been a lot of speculation about me moving to West Ham, so I’m really excited to get going now.
      “There’s so much to look forward to in the second half of the season for the Club and I can’t wait to be part of it.
      “There’s an unbelievable group here and if I can come in and add the quality that I know I’m capable of, I’m sure we can give the West Ham fans plenty to be excited about between now and the end of the season.” More

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      West Ham star Said Benrahma lined up for Premier League transfer switch but also has Saudi interest

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      BRENTFORD are looking into a shock cheap return deal for West Ham attacker Said Benrahma.The Bees sold Benrahma to the Hammers but would like him to come back in a bargain move before the window shuts.
      Brentford want to re-sign Said BenrahmaCredit: Getty
      Benrahma can leave West Ham if the price is right but he seems to have interest in Saudi Arabia and has recently changed agents to find him a move.
      French sides Lyon and Marseille also tried for Benrahma but Brentford are now in the mix after deciding Sunderland winger Jack Clarke is priced too high.
      Benrahma joined West Ham in a £25million transfer from Brentford in 2021 and has since made 155 appearances for David Moyes’ side.
      However, the winger has struggled to find his form this season.
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      He is yet to score a goal despite making 22 appearances across all competitions.
      Moyes has favoured Pablo Fornals and Jarrod Bowen on the wings over Benrahma this season, meaning many of the 28-year-old’s appearances have come off the bench.
      Fornals is also understood to be on the verge of a move away.
      Real Betis are pushing to sign him in a £10m transfer this month.
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      West Ham completed the signing of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on a six-month loan on Friday.
      There is no option or obligation to buy included in the deal, but the two clubs are expected to discuss a potential permanent transfer in the summer. More

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      Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ‘on three-man shortlist for Barcelona job’ as search begins for Xavi’s successor

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      MIKEL ARTETA is among a three-man shortlist to succeed Xavi at Barcelona, reports in Spain say. Nou Camp legend Xavi announced he will be stepping down as Barca boss at the end of the season.
      Mikel Arteta is linked with the Barcelona jobCredit: Getty
      And according to Spanish reporter Gerard Romero, Arsenal manager Arteta is among those the LaLiga giants will eye as a replacement.
      It is claimed Barca sporting director Deco started speaking to the agents of potential candidates over the last few weeks.
      Jurgen Klopp – set to leave Liverpool in the summer too – and Julian Nagelsmann, who is in charge of the German national team, are also linked with the role.
      Barca considered Arteta after sacking Ronald Koeman in October 2021 but Xavi was instead appointed.
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      But Arteta did sign a new contract in 2022, which keeps him tied to the Emirates until the summer of 2025.
      Spanish World Cup winner Xavi led his club to the league title last season – but will leave at the end of this campaign.
      He said: “I think the club needs a change of dynamic.
      “For the good of the players, I believe that they will free themselves. We play with a lot of tension.
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      “For the good of the board of directors, it is best that I leave. I will give my best. I think all of that will help the dynamic change.
      “This is the message I would like to give. I think I am doing the right thing.”
      Xavi made the shock announcement following a 5-3 home loss to Villarreal, which leaves them ten points off leaders Real Madrid.
      Xavi is stepping down as Barcelona bossCredit: Getty

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      Mikel Arteta
      The Spaniard learnt his coaching craft under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before taking over at Arsenal in 2019.
      He turned the Gunners into title contenders, only narrowly missing out to City last season.
      And having come through Barca’s youth set up, Xavi’s exit could give Arteta the perfect return to the Nou Camp.
      Jurgen Klopp
      The German established himself as one of the finest coaches in the world after joining Liverpool from Borussia Dortmund in 2015.
      He led Liverpool to their first league title in 30 years and also lifted the Champions League in 2019.
      His resignation caused shockwaves around the footballing world and there will be no manager in greater demand than Klopp next season.
      Julian Nagelsmann
      Nagelsmann announced himself at RB Leipzig and his success earned him a dream job at Bayern Munich.
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      With the German giants, he won the league title in 2022 but a year later he was suddenly dismissed.
      And despite links to Chelsea and Tottenham, he instead succeeded Hansi Flick as head coach of the German national team in September. More

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      Chelsea jump into transfer race for Blackburn starlet Adam Wharton after sporting director goes on scouting mission

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      CHELSEA are jumping into the race for Blackburn starlet Adam Wharton and will battle Crystal Palace for the midfielder.Blues’ sporting director Paul Winstanley watched Wharton in action last week after the 19-year-old’s performance against the club in the Carabao Cup earlier this season sparked their interest.
      Chelsea want to sign Adam Wharton from BlackburnCredit: Getty
      Winstanley is in the market for even more talent, despite spending heavily on midfielders and Chelsea may be open to a buy and loan back arrangement.
      Rovers snubbed an £18.5million offer from Palace this week and want up to £25m, although they could take that in a down payment and extras.
      Wharton — who signed a five-year deal at Ewood Park last month — will also want to know his career path, so Chelsea need to be persuasive and any plans to loan him out next season would not appeal.
      Palace are unlikely to go higher than their offer of £15m plus £3.5million in add-ons for Wharton and are already making inquiries about alternatives.
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      They include Birmingham’s Jordan James, 19, who is available at around half the price.
      Serie A side Atalanta have been bidding for James but came up short so Palace could swoop in with an acceptable offer for the Welsh teenager.
      Birmingham want Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan — and the 21-year-old may yet become part of the deal.
      Blues have made contact about the wideman, who needs to leave Eagles for regular game time and could go if they bring in a new player or two.
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      Rak-Sakyi is back after two months out with a torn hamstring but unable to get into Roy Hodgson’s squad.
      He has been limited to just eight first team appearances this season. More

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      Brazilian wonderkid Endrick channels inner Jude Bellingham and holds up picture of girlfriend after scoring

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      ENDRICK celebrated a big goal for Brazil by channeling his inner Jude Bellingham and sharing a romantic picture of him and his girlfriend.The Brazilian wonderkid, who is set to team-up with England superstar Bellingham at Real Madrid in the summer, led the Selecao’s Under-23s to a 2-0 win over Colombia.
      Endrick lifted a pic of him and his girlfriend after scoring for Brazil against ColombiaCredit: Instagram / endrick
      The pic of Endrick and his girlfriend Gabriely Miranda was taken in MadridCredit: Instagram / endrick
      Endrick also emulated soon-to-be Real Madrid team-mate Jude BellinghamCredit: Instagram / endrick
      The 17-year-old, who is still playing for Palmeiras, scored the national team’s opener in South America’s pre-Olympic tournament, which will determine the continent’s representatives for Paris 2024.
      The striker then emulated his soon-to-be Real team-mate’s iconic celebration by outstretching his arms.
      Endrick also shared a snap of the celebration on social media and tagged the star midfielder with the following caption: “Judeee”.
      The centre-forward followed it up by lifting a photo of him and his girlfriend Gabriely Miranda, 20.
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      The couple were pictured all loved up in Madrid enjoying the Spanish sunset.
      Gabriely had previously shared the same snap back in December with the following caption, “First trip together”.
      Endrick had responded to her post with a romantic statement saying: “I am in love.”
      Gabriely has stood by the forward as his football career continues to grow.
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      Endrick has been supported by the model at events, including the Brazilian football awards in December where he won three prizes.
      The youngster has already amassed a total of 17 goals and two assists in 60 appearances for Palmeiras.
      Real beat Chelsea for his signature last year after a £60million deal with the Brazilian giants.
      The teenager signed a deal until 2027 with a further three-year option.
      However, Endrick can’t join Los Blancos until July 21 when he turns 18 due to rules in Brazil prohibiting underaged players from going abroad. More

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      Kasper Schmeichel, 37, ‘lined up for Premier League return’ with Leicester rivals as title winner has low buy-out clause

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL has been lined-up for a shock Premier League return with one of his former club’s biggest rivals.The goalkeeper, who won the Premier League and FA Cup at Leicester City, ended his highly-successful 11-year spell with the Foxes in 2022 to join French side Nice.
      Anderlecht’s goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel could be coming back to the PremCredit: AFP
      But he left them after just one season to sign a 12-month contract for Belgian outfit Anderlecht after his deal in Ligue 1 was terminated.
      Now Schmeichel, whose father Peter earned legendary status playing for Manchester United, could be heading back to England in a shock move.
      That is according to the Daily Mail, who claim that “he has emerged as a potential option for Nottingham Forest if they are able to sign a goalkeeper in January”.
      They state that the 37-year-old “would be open to returning” to our top-flight, despite Forest being East Midlands rivals to Leicester.
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      This update also claims that there “is a relatively low buy-out clause in his contract”.
      And it also adds that “initial discussions between representatives have taken place”. 
      Forest were ready to finish the campaign with Matt Turner and Odysseas Vlachodimos as their two senior goalkeepers.
      However, the recent form of USA international Turner has caused some concerns for new boss Nuno Espirito Santo. 
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      But they must overcome a number of obstacles before they can bring in any new additions.
      Forest are waiting to discover what punishment, which could be a points deduction, they receive after being charged with breaking Premier League spending rules.
      They have signed 43 players since securing promotion 18 months ago and also now they must clear some out before others are brought in.
      They have cancelled Andrey Santos’ season-long loan from Chelsea this month and agreed a £2.6m fee with Flamengo to sell them Brazilian midfielder Gustavo Scarpa.  More