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      Transfer Deadline Day LIVE: Armando Broja latest EXCLUSIVE, Spurs eye £50m Solanke deal, Benrahma to Lyon updates

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      CHELSEA are willing to offload Armando Broja on Deadline Day – but they are being forced to slash their original asking price by more than £40 million.The Blues initially wanted a whopping £50m for the striker but have now been forced to abandon plans for a permanent sale with Fulham refusing to pay that amount.
      Meanwhile, Spurs are ready to try to push through a £50m-plus deal for Dominic Solanke before the transfer window closes tonight.
      And Said Benrahma is travelling to France ahead of his Deadline Day move to Lyon
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      Lazio loan move for Kent
      Ryan Kent is close to completing a loan move to Lazio from Fenerbahce.
      The former Rangers star only joined the Turkish giants on a four-year deal back in July, but has since caught the attention of those in Italy.
      The 27-year-old winger is now due in Rome for a medical and hopes to finalise the transfer before Serie A’s 7pm deadline.

      Copy linkCopiedSwans swoop for Sagoe Jr
      Swansea City have bagged highly-rated Arsenal youngster Charles Sagoe Jr on a loan deal until the end of the season.
      The 19-year-old forward has moved to South Wales subject to international clearance, where he will link up with another young Gunner in Charlie Patino.
      Sagoe Jr made his senior debut as sub in Arsenal’s League Cup win at Brentford back in September, and could go straight into Luke Williams’ squad for the Championship game against Plymouth on Saturday.
      Copy linkCopiedDone Deal: Newcastle sign Harrison
      Newcastle have announced the signing of Manchester City wonderkid Alfie Harrison.
      The midfielder, 18, will link up with Toon’s academy after signing a contract until the summer of 2026.
      The Magpies have paid a small fee up front but City have a 40 per cent sell-on clause written into the deal.
      Harrison said: “The size of the club and what it has got going for it is massive for me. It’s got a huge, passionate fanbase and I’m looking to really push on with my career now.
      “If I was a kid now, looking at me signing for Newcastle United, it’s what dreams are made of. I’m really looking forward to what is coming and how I can progress in the coming years.
      “I’m an effective player who can add goals and assists. I really like to create stuff but, on the other side, I’d also say I’m a very passionate player who always wants to win.”
      Credit: @NUFC Twitter
      Copy linkCopiedFulham foiled by Frankfurt in forward forage
      Fulham’s pursuit of Hugo Ekitike was short-lived.
      The Cottagers enquired about the young Paris Saint-Germain forward this morning, but he now looks set to join Eintracht Frankfurt.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old will move to the Bundesliga on a loan deal before completing a £26 million move at the end of the season.
      PSG are also understood to have included a sell-on clause for the striker that they signed from Reims last summer.

      Copy linkCopiedMore on Rogers’ Villa move
      One of the biggest deals of this deadline day so far has been Morgan Rogers’ move from Middlesbrough to Aston Villa.
      The 21-year-old will wear the number 27 shirt at Villa Park after making a switch that could end up costing in the region £16 million.
      And that will mean another windfall for Manchester City, potentially netting them close to £4 million.
      The Premier League champions included a 25% sell on clause when they allowed the youngster to join Boro for approximately £1 million in the summer.
      Copy linkCopiedBrighton bring in Reading’s Vickers
      Brighton have raided crisis club Reading for teenage forward Caylan Vickers.
      The Seagulls have moved quickly to capture the 19-year-old, who scored his first senior goal in the Royals’ win over Bolton in Septemeber.
      Both clubs have agreed a deal, and Vickers will undergo a medical on the south coast later today.
      Copy linkCopiedFrank talking on transfer activity
      Brentford boss Thomas Frank does not expect many players in or out of the door at the Gtech before the end of the day.
      There has been plenty of speculation regarding Ivan Toney’s future since he returned to football this month following his betting ban.
      And the Bees had been close to adding exciting forward Antonio Nusa to their ranks before the deal hit a snag.
      However, when asked about potential deals this afternoon, Frank was not confident.
      “[We are looking] but I think it’s unlikely something will happen. Five per cent likely,” he told reporters.
      “I said before the Tottenham game that if we want a player now and it can’t happen then it will happen in the summer.
      “This will be breaking news on Sky, but Ivan Toney will stay.”
      Copy linkCopiedVilla won’t entertain Ramsey offers
      Aston Villa have no interest in discussing offers for young star Jacob Ramsey, according to the BBC.
      The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has been linked to the likes of Newcastle, Tottenham and Bayern Munich this month.
      However, the West Midland’s club are adamant about holding on to the player who has another three years left to run on his contract.
      The England U21 international has struggled with a foot injury this season, but is still considered an integral part of Unai Emery’s squad.

      Copy linkCopiedFulham make offer for Silas
      Fulham have submitted an offer for Stuttgart winger Silas in the last few hours, reports Florian Plettenberg.
      Speaking to Sky Sports News, the German journalist revealed that the Premier League club have asked to take the 25-year-old on a six-month loan with a view to making the switch a permanent one in the summer.
      It is understood that the Congolese international is keen on the move to London, but his club have yet to agree to the move.
      Silas has scored 33 goals and provided 19 assists in 120 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit.
      Copy linkCopiedHolgate to swap Saints for Sheffield
      Mason Holgate is set to cut short his loan spell at Southampton – but he won’t be returning to parent club Everton.
      Instead, the 27-year-old defender will hotfoot it up to Bramall Lane and join Sheffield United for the rest of the season.
      Chris Wilder is a long-term admirer of the former Barnsley man, having attempted to sign him on two previous occasions.
      And the Blades boss is desperate for defensive reinforcements, having also been linked with Joe Worrall and Harry Souttar this window.
      Copy linkCopiedToffees keep faith in God
      Ben Godfrey will stay at Everton despite interest from Leeds.
      The Toffees defender, 26, played in Tuesday’s 0-0 Premier League draw at Fulham.
      It was a rare outing for Godfrey as he made only his second league start – and fourth appearance in all competitions – this season.
      Days earlier, the player looked set to leave Goodison Park as the Merseysiders looked to reduce their wage bill and help their case towards FFP rules.
      Leeds made an official loan offer for Godfrey, who has 18 months left on his deal.
      But it is understood the two-time England international is ready to remain and fight for his Everton place.
      Copy linkCopiedEagles could swoop for Cornet
      Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham star Maxwel Cornet, according to reports.
      The Ivorian, 27, has struggled for game time under David Moyes this season.
      He has featured just twice in the Premier League, but did score last time out in the 2-2 draw with Sheffield United.
      The former Lyon and Burnley ace could provide Roy Hodgson with another forward option.
      While they are also said to view Cornet as versatile enough to provide cover for Tyrick Mitchell at left-back.

      Copy linkCopiedCottagers now linked to Ekitike
      There are ten hours of the transfer window remaining so it’s time for Fulham to get active.
      Marco Silva has been crying out for attacking reinforcements for months, but why carefully plan in advance when you can go on a mad trolley dash shortly before the shop shuts?
      That’s the approach favoured by Director of Football Tony Khan and CEO Alistair Mackintosh, who have finally got to work in the market.
      Armando Broja, Sebastien Haller, Said Benrahma and Rayan Cherki have all been contacted in the past 24-hours, and now it’s the turn of Paris Saint-Germain’s Hugo Ekitike.
      The 21-year-old striker was a £30m signing from Reims in June, but he has made just one appearance for PSG this term.
      Copy linkCopiedBlades back in for forgotten Forest man
      Sheffield United are working on a deal to sign Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall.
      The centre-back, 27, is behind Murillo, Andrew Omobamidele and Felipe in the City Ground pecking order has been made available for transfer by boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
      The Blades, rock bottom of the Prem, are desperate for defensive cover and have also looked at Leicester’s Harry Souttar, who is the subject of a late enquiry from Leeds.
      Sheffield United are believed to have had a loan offer for Forest defender Worrall rejected earlier in the window but are trying to resurrect the move this afternoon.

      Copy linkCopiedLyon’s Cherki not cheap cheap
      Fulham have had a deadline day approach for Lyon winger Rayan Cherki knocked back.
      The Cottagers held talks with the French club over a loan deal with an option in the summer.
      However, with Marco Silva’s side also having made an attempt to scupper Lyon’s move for West Ham winger Said Benrahma, a deal for Cherki was a non-starter.
      The Ligue 1 club were also demanding more than £30million for the 20-year-old.
      Copy linkCopiedLook who’s a shock target for Juve and Atleti
      Former Everton and Leicester star Ademola Lookman is being targeted by two European giants.
      The talented winger failed to pull up trees during his time in the Premier League which also included a loan spell at Fulham.
      He had more success in his first season while at RB Leipzig but went on to struggle in the Bundesliga before being sold to Atalanta.
      He’s gone on to play the best football of his career in Serie A, racking up 13 goals and eight assists last season and has also experienced a strong start to this campaign.
      And that’s alerted the interest of both Juventus and Atletico Madrd, SunSport can exclusively reveal.
      Lookman has scored seven goals and assisted three this season and is thought of as one of the most talented players in Italy.

      Copy linkCopiedHojbjerg staying put at Spurs
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has confirmed he is staying at Tottenham.
      The Dane, 28, has been of interest to several clubs this window, including Juventus and Lyon.
      But his lawyer Lars Halgreen claimed on Monday that the midfielder would not be going anywhere.
      And Hojbjerg, who came off the bench to help Spurs win 3-2 over Brentford on Wednesday, has backed that up.
      The former Southampton man said: “When the lawyer says it, I think we have to listen!”

      Copy linkCopiedTractor Boys bulldoze Dummett rumours
      Ipswich Town say that transfer speculation linking them with a deadline day move for Paul Dummett is “complete nonsense.”
      The Championship high-flyers have been linked with Newcastle’s long-serving defender in certain quarters, but those stories are proving to be “wide of the mark.”
      Kieran McKenna is not against adding to his squad, but only if the right deal presents itself.
      One player who could be on his way to Portman Road is striker Kieffer Moore, who looks set for a loan move away from Bournemouth.
      Copy linkCopiedBaggies hoping to get busy
      West Bromwich Albion are hoping to strengthen their promotion push with a double swoop on deadline day.
      The Baggies have been linked with loan moves for both Aston Villa’s Calum Chambers and Celtic’s Mikey Johnston.
      Carlos Corberan’s side currently sit fifth in the Championship – albeit 14 points behind second-placed Ipswich Town.
      Copy linkCopiedAssignon to sign on with Burnley
      Burnley are on the verge of completing the loan signing of Rennes right-back Lorenz Assignon.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that the 23-year-old Frenchman will initially move to Turf Moor until the end of the season.
      If successful with the Clarets, the Premier League strugglers will have the option to make the deal a permanent one in the summer.
      The defender was previously a target for Galatasaray, but the Turkish giants have now turned their attentions to Nottingham Forest’s Serge Aurier.
      The arrival of Assignon may also hasten the departure of Connor Roberts to Leeds.

      Copy linkCopiedBenrahma in France for talks
      West Ham’s Said Benrahma has arrived in France in order to negotiate a deadline day move to Lyon.
      That’s the understanding of The Athletic’s David Ornstein, who reports that the winger is finally set for a loan switch to Ligue 1.
      The deal for the 28-year-old is set to include the option to make the transfer permanent come the summer, and could end up being worth £17 million to the Hammers,
      There are some aspects of the transaction still to be ironed out, but is thought that all parties are confident of completion before the window shuts.
      Copy linkCopiedDone Deal: Villa sign Rogers
      Aston Villa have completed the signing of Middlesbrough striker Morgan Rogers for an undisclosed fee.
      The 21-year-old is no stranger to the West Midlands, having been born in Halesowen and formerly on the books of West Bromwich Albion.
      The England U20 forward has seven goals and nine assists to his name this season, excelling in Boro’s run to the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
      Credit: @AVFCOfficial Twitter
      Copy linkCopiedCity windfall if Toon teen turns star
      Manchester City could receive up to £3.5 million if teen striker Alfie Harrison proves to be a success at Newcastle.
      The Toon will only pay a small fee up front but his old club believe the 18-year-old is an exciting prospect – and have a 40% sell on clause written into the deal.

      Copy linkCopiedDahoud heads back to Bundesliga
      Brighton midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud has completed a loan move to Stuttgart until the end of the season.
      The 28-year-old arrived on the south coast from Borussia Dortmund back in July, but has found game time limited at the Amex.
      The Syria-born German international joins fellow Seagull Deniz Undav on loan at VfB.
      Brighton technical director David Weir said: “This is a good move for Mahmoud. It will give him an opportunity to play regularly for a side doing very well towards the top of the Bundesliga.”
      Copy linkCopiedIdah on his way to Celtic
      Norwich City striker Adam Idah has arrived in Glasgow ahead of a deadline day loan move to Celtic.
      The Republic of Ireland international is set to join the Scottish Premiership champions on a temporary deal, increasing Brendan Rodgers’ attacking options for the run-in.
      The 22-year-old has scored seven times for the Canaries this campaign, but has struggled to hold down a starting spot.
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      Luke Littler reveals inspirational three-word message from Man Utd hero Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Premier League debut

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      LUKE LITTLER has revealed that he was told to “keep at it” by his idol Sir Alex Ferguson.The Warrington wonderkid met up with the legendary Scottish Manchester United boss on a recent trip to Old Trafford.
      Luke Littler met Manchester United legend Sir Alex FergusonCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Littler enjoyed a recent visit to Old Trafford to meet his Man Utd heroesCredit: Getty
      Ferguson told Littler to ‘keep at it’ during their brief meetingCredit: Getty
      Littler, 17, then went back to meet up with the full squad at their Carrington training ground a week ago.
      On Sir Alex the youngster – who has been banned from Peter Crouch’s podcast – said: “I didn’t really catch much of what he said. But I did hear him say ‘keep at it’.”
      Littler beat England defender Harry Maguire at darts which brought about huge cheers from the other players.
      He added: “The players just said, keep going. A lot of the players from abroad, they just shook my hand.
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      “I spoke with [Scott] McTominay and Maguire and the coach [Erik] Ten Hag. I didn’t really catch much of what he said, I did hear him say, stick to it and keep at it.”
      Littler, who makes his Premier League debut tonight in Cardiff, is certainly not scared of joining the big boys in the Premier League.
      He added: “This is what I have signed up for – to play with the best of the best.
      “I have got to somehow beat them every week. If I don’t beat them every week, then I will go home, go to the ProTours, get match practice and come back to whatever venue is next.
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      “If I do qualify for the EuroTours, that will help, I will take that as match practice, I need the rankings for Matchplay and Grand Prix.
      “I am looking forward to playing these boys week-in, week-out.
      “I am not bothered who I play. You can only beat what’s in front of you. You can only do your best to beat them.” More

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      What is the lowest amount spent in a January transfer window?

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      THE January transfer window is usually a good time for managers to bolster their squads ahead of the remainder of the season – but 2024 has been a little different.England’s top clubs spent a staggering £815million in the 2023 January transfer window which was almost double the previous year.
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      Chelsea spent big in January 2023Credit: Getty
      Chelsea a large percentage of that expenditure after splashing £195m on just Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk.
      However, spending has significantly dipped this year across all of the top leagues in Europe.
      And SunSport can provide the reasons along with what has been the lowest amount spent in a January transfer window.
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      What is the lowest amount spent in the January transfer window?
      Since the introduction of the January transfer window in 2003, the lowest amount spent by Premier League clubs stands at £34.8m during the 2009/10 campaign.
      The 2002/03 season has the current second lowest with a total of £45.9m being spent.
      And unless something drastic happens, the 2024 window will be towards the bottom of the list too as clubs only spent approximately £55m on the morning of Deadline Day.
      Why are teams not spending much this year?
      Teams are reportedly having difficulties spending this year as they are more wary of Financial Fair Play (FFP).
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      Everton breached the FFP rules and as a result, they were handed a 10-point deduction
      FFP – or Financial Fair Play – is a concept originally introduced by Uefa in 2009, officially to prevent clubs from spending money they could not afford.
      The Premier League introduced its own FFP regulations which came into effect for the 2013-14 season and which, while less stringent than Uefa regulations, they do impact on club spending.
      And under the current Prem “Profitability and Sustainability” regulations, clubs who are constant members of the top flight for a three-year period are allowed total losses of £105m over those three campaigns.
      What are the biggest deals of the 2024 January transfer window?
      Tottenham have been the busiest this January having spent £26.7m on ex-Genoa defender Radu Dragusin and recruiting former Chelsea star Timo Werner on loan.
      Manchester City splashed £12.5m on Argentine midfielder Claudio Echeverri.
      And Aston Villa bought Kosta Nedeljkovic from Red Star Belgrade for £7.8m. More

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      Blackburn forced to pull plug on transfer with player left stranded while flying across the Atlantic Ocean

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      BLACKBURN’S transfer deadline day plans were thrown into chaos by a late snag in Adam Wharton’s move to Crystal Palace.The young midfielder spent the day in South London on Wednesday but his £22million switch almost stalled at the last minute.
      Blackburn ace Adam Wharton’s move to Crystal Palace almost stalledCredit: Getty
      Blackburn had to pull the plug on Orlando City star Duncan McGuireCredit: ©Icon Sportswire (A Division of XML Team Solutions) All Rights Reserved
      It has been ironed out now and the deal is expected to be finalised later today.
      However, it meant cash-strapped Rovers had to pull the plug on their own £2m swoop for Orlando City forward Duncan McGuire.
      The striker was en route to the UK when he was informed the deal was off – and is now in England waiting for news.
      Sheffield Wednesday are also interested in signing McGuire.
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      The 22-year-old’s career kicked off in 2022 when he joined Lane United.
      The USA international then moved to Orlando a year later where he started to turn heads in the MLS.
      The centre-forward has since amassed a total of 15 goals and three assists in 37 appearances.
      The American has also been capped once with the national team.
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      And McGuire’s impressive performances have earned him a place in the United States’ Olympic team playing in Paris 2024 this summer.
      Blackburn are 18th in the Championship table with eight points separating them from the danger zone.
      Sheffield Wednesday are currently in the relegation zone three points adrift of safety. More

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      Barcelona ‘line up forgotten boss who last managed 11 YEARS AGO’ to replace Xavi after shock quit announcement

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      BARCELONA are being linked with a shock replacement for manager Xavi, according to reports.The legendary Spanish midfielder, 44, confirmed last week that he will leave the Nou Camp at the end of the season.
      Xavi will leave Barcelona at the end of the seasonCredit: AFP
      Barcelona are eight points adrift of LaLiga leaders Girona and out of the Copa del Rey.
      And while they are into the last 16 of the Champions League, Xavi has confirmed this will be his third and final campaign in charge.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is one candidate that has been mooted, although the Gunners head coach was quick to shut down that talk.
      Former Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez is another man being linked with the role.
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      But Marca are now claiming Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been in touch with former head coach Frank Rijkaard.
      Dutch icon Rijkaard, 61, took charge of the Spanish giants in 2003 after spells with the Netherlands and Sparta Rotterdam.
      He spent five years at the Nou Camp, winning two LaLiga titles and the Champions League.
      When he left in 2008, to pave the way for Pep Guardiola, he went on to manage Galatasaray and the Saudi Arabian national team.
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      However, both jobs lasted less than two years and he has not been in work since leaving the Middle East in January 2013.
      Yet a more than decade-long absence from football does not appear to be deterring Laporta – who is optimistic about Rijkaard’s return.
      The Ajax and AC Milan icon previously stated he has “no intention” of getting back into coaching.
      But reports claim he has not “closed the door completely” on management.
      Xavi’s shock announcement that he will quit came after Barcelona lost 5-3 at home to Villarreal at the weekend.
      He said: “I will leave Barcelona in June. We have reached a point of no return. It’s time for change.”
      The former midfielder then went on to add: “I took this decision days ago. I already knew it. But it’s time to make it public.
      “I think the players could not free themselves up. I don’t want to be a problem for the club, but the opposite.”
      Xavi, whose contract is up at the end of the season, also said: “You asked me many times that if I’d be the Sir Alex Ferguson of Barca… the truth is that it will never happen here.
      “You guys won’t allow it — being Barca coach is so difficult. You see how they kill you, they criticise you, it affects you.
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      “It’s a cruel job, it wears you down. In Barcelona you always feel like you’re not valued, you’re mistreated – that’s how the club works. From a mental health level, it’s tough too.
      “I’m a positive guy but the battery levels keep running out — and at some point, you realise there’s no point in staying.”
      Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard could be set for a return to the Nou CampCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Former Chelsea striker nicknamed ‘Little Crespo’ set to be unemployed after ‘forgettable’ 12 months at club

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      A FORGOTTEN Chelsea striker is set to be made unemployed after a nightmare 12 months.The flop forward, dubbed ‘Little Crespo’ after Argentine compatriot Hernan, endured a miserable spell at Universidad Catolica in Chile.
      Franco Di Santo is set to be made unemployed from his 11th clubCredit: Instagram @disanto
      And now Franco Di Santo looks on course to mutually agree to terminate his two-year contract just halfway through.
      Di Santo, 34, made a bright start when he joined from Mexican outfit Tijuana at the beginning of 2023.
      He scored on his Chilean league debut in a 3-0 win over Everton then found the net again in his third appearance.
      However, he failed to add to that tally and finished the 2023 season with two goals and two assists in 24 appearances.
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      Di Santo is no longer part of the manager’s plans – he was left out of the club’s pre-season trip to Peru and trained alone in his final weeks at Universidad Catolica.
      With no suitors wanting to take him on loan, En Cancha reports the three-cap Argentina international agreed to rip up his contract.
      That allows him to join his next club – which will be the 12th of his career – on a free transfer while Universidad Catolica free up his big wages and a spot in their squad for another foreign player to comply with the Chilean league quota.
      Di Santo burst on to the scene in Chile with Audux Italiano before Chelsea snapped up the teenager for £3.4million in January 2008 – plus two goal nets and 40 litres of paint.
      Most read in FootballFranco Di Santo’s Career

      CLUB CAREER
      2006–2008 – Audax Italiano, 61 league apps (14 goals)2008–2010 – Chelsea, 8 (0)2009–2010 – Blackburn Rovers, (loan) 22 (3)2010–2013 – Wigan Athletic, 92 (13)2013–2015 – Werder Bremen, 49 (18)2015–2019 – Schalke 04, 71 (5)2019 – Rayo Vallecano, 6 (0)2019–2020 – Atletico Mineiro, 21 (3)2020–2022 – San Lorenzo, 33 (10)2022 – Goztepe 15, (3)2022 – Tijuana 15, (2)2023–2024 – Universidad Catolica, 20 (2)
      INTERNATIONAL CAREER2006–2009 Argentina U20 25 (5)2012–2013 Argentina 3 (0)
      HONOURS

      Chelsea – FA Cup 2009
      Wigan – FA Cup 2013

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      However, it did not work out as planned for the prodigy at Stamford Bridge in the famous No9 shirt as he failed to score a single goal in his 16 first-team appearances.
      Di Santo went on loan to Blackburn in 2009-10 and then joined Wigan for three years in 2010.
      He managed 15 goals in 137 games during his time in England before a journeyman career with Werder Bremen, Schalke, Rayo Vallecano, Atletico Mineiro, San Lorenzo, Goztepe and Tijuana before his stint with Universidad Catolica.
      Di Santo struggled to live up to the hype at ChelseaCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Facundo Pellistri’s agent blasts Erik ten Hag and claims Man Utd manager has ‘not treated player like a professional’

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been blasted by Facundo Pellistri’s agent.Pellistri joined United in 2020 for £9million from Penarol and spent two seasons away from the club on loan.
      Erik ten Hag has been blasted by Facundo Pellistri’s agentCredit: PA
      He returned last season under manager Ten Hag but made only 11 appearances, staring just ONCE and failing to score.
      And this term has not been much better having gone goalless in his 14 games in all competitions.
      The winger now looks set join Granada until the end of the season but not before his agent Edgardo Lasalvia took a swipe at Ten Hag.
      In a Spanish-speaking interview with Sport 890, stressing that he was expressing a personal opinion, Lasalvia said: “Whether he returns to Manchester in the middle of the year will depend on the performance he shows.
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      “If Ten Hag continues, it’s going to be difficult. Ten Hag hasn’t used him, valued him, or treated him like a professional.”
      Just two months ago, Ten Hag said: “For Pelli he has to make a step from a bench player, often having a very good impact, to a starting XI player.
      “We will see how quick that process will go.”
      Pellistri has made nine appearances for United in the Premier League this season, with just one of these being a start.
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      The Uruguayan has appeared a total of 24 times for United, but is yet to score for the club.
      He has been on loan to Alaves twice since joining United in 2020.
      Granada are currently second bottom of LaLiga on 11 points, six points off safety with Celta Vigo sitting in 17th.
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      Ex-Arsenal star who Wenger labelled ‘interesting prospect’ completes non-league free transfer after 5 months unemployed

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      FORMER Arsenal midfielder Luke Freeman has joined National League side Barnet.The 31-year-old had been a free agent since leaving Luton in August.
      Former Luton star Luke Freeman has joined BarnetCredit: Rex
      However, he sealed a move to the Hive this week following a five-month stint out of the game.
      Upon his arrival, Freeman said: “I’m very delighted (to be here), I’ve been training for the last few weeks now so happy to sign on the dotted line.
      “The most important thing is to be a part of this route to promotion so if I can help in any way then that’s what I’m here to do.”
      Freeman made his professional debut with Gillingham in 2007 after coming through the club’s academy.
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      He joined Arsenal the following year in a £200,000 transfer at the age of just 16.
      Legendary Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger described the midfielder as “a very interesting prospect” following his arrival in North London.
      He made 29 appearances for Arsenal’s reserves but did not break into the first team before leaving for Stevenage in 2012.
      Freeman also played for Yeovil, Bristol City, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield United, Nottingham Forest and Millwall before joining Luton in 2022.
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      Freeman made just 26 appearances and scored two goals for the Hatters.
      The midfielder has made 217 Championship appearances and 11 Premier League appearances in the last 16 years. More