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      Brighton reach £19.5m transfer deal to sign Ibrahim Osman from Nordsjaelland with forward arriving in summer

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      BRIGHTON have agreed a deal with Nordsjaelland to sign the talented Ibrahim Osman for £19.5million. The Ghanaian forward will arrive in Brighton this summer, with the move being officially confirmed if all goes to plan after his medical. 
      Ibrahim Osman has scored four goals and five assists this seasonCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old was chased by a number of clubs in the January transfer window, including West Ham.
      David Moyes had an offer worth £16m rejected, although the young Ghanaian was apparently keen to make the move. 
      Osman made his Nordsjaelland first-team debut in February last season and scored two goals that campaign.
      In his 29 games appearances across all competitions this season, he’s scored four goals and five assists. 
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      He’s also broken his Europa Conference League duck, netting during a 7-1 walkover of Ludogorets in October. 
      The versatile attacker usually plays on either wing, but is also capable of going down the middle. 
      And Osman is likely to go down a treat with the Amex faithful, having showcased some seriously impressive dribbling in his career so far.
      Brighton’s new prospect is a product of the Right to Dream academy in Ghana, which also produced the Seagulls’ Ivorian forward Simon Adingra. 
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      The similar career path of Robert De Zerbi’s Ghanaian recruits continue; Adingra also played for Nordsjaelland before arriving on the south coast. 
      After a loan spell at Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium, the forward is now well-established in De Zerbi’s team. 
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      Despite the relative quiet of this season’s transfer market, Brighton have been active.
      They’ve signed Argentine left-back Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors and exciting winger Adrian Mazilu from FCV Varul. More

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      Ex-England star Jonjo Shelvey, 31, ‘attracting transfer interest from Euro giants’ after stunning form in Turkey

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      GALATASARAY and Fenerbahce are interested in signing Jonjo Shelvey, according to reports.The former England ace, 31, joined Turkish side Caykur Rizespor on a free transfer last September after being frozen out by Nottingham Forest.
      Jonjo Shelvey has impressed in Turkey this seasonCredit: Getty
      The 31-year-old had a brief stint at Nottingham Forest last seasonCredit: Getty
      He has since impressed in the Turkish Super Lig, starting his side’s last 18 games.
      With Shelvey at the heart of their midfield, overachievers Rizespor find themselves fifth in the table.
      Shelvey has entered the final six months of the one-year deal he signed with the Turkish side, making him able to speak to other clubs.
      According to the Telegraph, Turkish giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are both interested in signing the six-cap star.
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      The two sides are locked on 63 points after 24 matches in an intense Super Lig title race.
      It’s claimed that they are both looking to battle with other clubs around Europe to sign Shelvey.
      Galatasaray already have a large ex-Premier League contingent.
      The Istanbul-club have former Tottenham quartet Davinson Sanchez, Serge Aurier, Carlos Vinicius and Tanguy Ndombele among their ranks.
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      While Wilfried Zaha, Hakim Ziyech and Lucas Torreira are also in their squad.
      Fenerbahce, meanwhile, have Ryan Kent, Caglar Soyuncu, Edin Dzeko, Josh King, Michy Batshuayi, Cengiz Under and Fred.
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      Shelvey began his career at Charlton before moving to Liverpool in 2010.
      He played 69 times for the Reds before signing for Swansea in 2013.
      Following three years in South Wales he signed for Newcastle, going on to play over 200 times for the Toon.
      Shelvey left St James’ Park on Deadline Day in January 2023, signing a two-and-a-half year deal with Nottingham Forest.
      But he fell out of favour after just eight appearances following a bust-up with then-boss Steve Cooper. More

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      Thomas Frank offers Christian Eriksen a Premier League transfer lifeline with Man Utd star ‘always welcome’ at Brentford

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      THOMAS FRANK says he would welcome Christian Eriksen back to Brentford with the midfielder currently out of favour at Manchester United.The 31-year-old has featured only once for the Red Devils since the turn of the year – starting against his old club Tottenham three weeks ago.
      Thomas Frank admits he would happily welcome Christian Eriksen back to BrentfordCredit: Reuters
      With just nine Premier League starts to his name this season, he may decide to consider his options this summer.
      Galatasaray are keen but now his countryman Frank has said he would be willing to take him back to West London.
      He played 11 matches for the Bees as he returned to football in 2022 – a few months after his heart scare at the Euros.
      The Brentford chief told Tipsbladet:  “He will always be welcome back, Christian – always.
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      “I think he knows that. And we know that he had a good time here.
      “I understood well why he went to United back then, and I’ve said that publicly.
      “I also think he’s done well. Of course, he had an injury before Christmas for a while. But if Christian wants, he’s very welcome.”
      Eriksen was a mainstay of the United side which won the Carabao Cup and secured Champions League football last season.
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      However the emergence of youngster Kobbie Mainoo in recent weeks has pushed him further down the pecking order under Erik ten Hag.
      Eriksen remains a useful squad player but with the club now out of Europe, he may find chances are hard to come by.
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      He will have just 12 months remaining on his contract in the summer so both the player and the club will have a decision to make.
      Meanwhile Frank told the publication he expects bids to come in for star striker Ivan Toney in the summer – but says the phone never rang in January.
      He said: “This winter, we actually had no bids for him, but it would surprise me if there aren’t a lot of clubs interested in him.
      “He’s a really good striker who is in his prime footballing age. Personally, as a coach, I would prefer to keep Toney, but one day it could be fun to see him at a top team.” More

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      Former Premier League winners labelled ’embarrassing’ as THREE transfers in a year fall through due to admin errors

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      BLACKBURN fans have slammed the club after their THIRD transfer within a year fell through due to admin blunders.The Championship side did business late in the window as they sold star man Adam Wharton to Crystal Palace on Deadline Day for £22million.
      Duncan McGuire is now in limbo as he waits to find out if his move to Blackburn gets ratifiedCredit: Getty
      They were then ready to sign Orlando City striker Duncan McGuire on loan until the end of the season.
      But the deal was not completed before the window slammed shut as the correct documents were not submitted in time.
      McGuire, 22, flew across the Atlantic to sign for Blackburn – but he is now in limbo as the club launches an appeal.
      A Rovers statement explained the situation and what could be in store next for the player.
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      It read: “Duncan McGuire’s proposed loan move to Blackburn from MLS side Orlando City has not been approved by the EFL to date due to the registration documents being submitted after the 11pm transfer deadline.
      “All of the necessary signed paperwork had been completed prior to 10pm on Thursday February 1st, however due to an administrative error, the forms were not processed within the prescribed time.
      “Detailed discussions with legal representatives and the relevant football authorities have taken place over the past few days to try to reach an urgent and positive resolution to the matter.
      “The club’s lawyers have prepared the required papers and sent to the EFL Board, who will consider the case on Thursday February 8th. 
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      “Orlando City have allowed McGuire to remain in the UK, pending the EFL Board’s decision.
      “He will return to the United States, where he will re-join his club ahead of the start of the 2024 MLS season, should his registration not be approved.
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      “Should the appeal be refused then Blackburn will attempt to reach a pre-contract agreement with Orlando City over the coming weeks to enable the player to officially join the club on a permanent basis when the 2024 summer transfer window opens.”
      This is not the first time Blackburn have made an error when submitting the relevant transfer paperwork.
      In January last year, forms to green light the signings of Lewis O’Brien from Nottingham Forest and Ethan Brierley from Rochdale were both not handed in before the deadline.
      An appeal was then rejected by the EFL.
      O’Brien was instead loaned out to DC United as their transfer window was still open and he never played for Blackburn.
      As for Brierley, he also never pulled on the Rovers shirt and instead returned to Rochdale as their was still a place in the squad for him.
      After Blackburn made the same mistake this year with McGuire, fans have hit out at club chiefs.
      One said: “Absolutely embarrassing.”
      Another added: “Whoever is responsible needs sacking. Plain and simple.”
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      A third raged: “Honestly the worst run club in England – you all should be ashamed of yourselves.”
      The 1994–95 Premier League winners currently sit 18th in the Championship.
      Lewis O’Brien saw his move to Blackburn fall through due to an admin issue last yearCredit: Getty More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘set to earn more than Jude Bellingham’s entire transfer fee in incredible Real Madrid signing-on bonus’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is reportedly set to earn MORE than Jude Bellingham’s entire transfer fee with his Real Madrid signing-on bonus.Mbappe, 25, is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to pocket a monster signing-on bonus at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The sum could be greater than Jude Bellingham’s £115m transfer fee last summerCredit: Alamy
      And reports claim he has decided to join Real on a sensational free transfer.
      The World Cup winner, who has 29 goals this season, is set to line up in a stunning team including Vinicius Jr and England star Bellingham.
      But despite technically being a free transfer, Mbappe’s signing will not come cheap for Real.
      A transfer expert claims that because there will be no fee for PSG, the Frenchman will instead be able to pocket an enormous signing-on bonus.
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      Andy Brassell told talkSPORT that this could be as much as £128.5million — £13.5m more than the £115m Real paid Borussia Dortmund for Bellingham last summer.
      He said: “Of course the fact is Mbappe will be leaving about €80million (£68.5m) on the table as well in terms of loyalty bonus.
      “That is how he got himself back in the team at PSG in autumn by agreeing to that.
      “A free transfer as a free transfer is not free. There’s always a huge signing-on fee.
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      “So he would be getting an estimated €150m (£128.5m) signing-on fee from Real Madrid.
      “Very unusually for Real Madrid, they would be letting him keep the majority of his image rights.
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      “Which obviously could run into not even the tens of millions but the hundreds of millions.”
      Brassell also revealed Mbappe is likely to be taking a 50 per cent pay cut to move to Real.
      But that will still see him earn a massive £30m-a-year.
      Brassell added: “We have said all along that this move wasn’t about money.
      “Now, bear in mind, that he’s been earning under his contract at PSG for the last coming up to two years €72m (61.5m) per year before tax.
      “So that is about €56m (£48m) net with the French tax laws as they are.
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      “It looks like he is going to earn €35m (£30m) a year at Real Madrid. So we are talking about him taking a 50 per cent pay cut.
      “Now he was always going to choose PSG if it was about the money but we always said it was not down to the money.” More

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      Newcastle in huge transfer boost with Rafael Leao ‘ready to quit AC Milan’ as Toon ‘battle PSG for Portugal ace’

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      NEWCASTLE have been handed a boost in their hopes of signing Rafael Leao, according to reports.Eddie Howe’s side have been tipped to battle Paris Saint-Germain for the winger’s signature in the summer.
      Rafael Leao feels he has reached ‘the end of a cycle’ at AC MilanCredit: Splash News
      The Magpies were previously linked with a late January move for Leao.
      However, their hopes of signing the 24-year-old later this year have now received a boost.
      Foot Mercato report that Leao feels he has reached “the end of a cycle” with AC Milan.
      Despite PSG’s interest, the player prefers a move to the Premier League or La Liga, the report adds.
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      Leao has a £150million release clause in his contract, which he only extended in June, valid between July 5 and 15.
      PSG are understood to not be a priority for Leao, despite the French giants keen to sign him as a replacement for Kylian Mbappe, according to reports in France.
      Newcastle would instead offer the player the chance to play in the Premier League, where he is in favour of heading to next.
      Leao joined Milan in 2019 and penned a new five-year deal last summer.
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      The Portugal international has scored six goals and provided eight assists in 27 appearances this season.
      His performances in Italy across recent seasons have caught the eye of clubs across Europe.
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      Chelsea still backing Pochettino despite Jose Mourinho waiting in wings but chiefs demand club qualify for Europe

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      CHELSEA are refusing to press the panic button on boss Mauricio Pochettino’s future — despite a woeful season.SunSport understands Poch’s job is safe, for now, as he prepares for an FA Cup fourth-round replay at Aston Villa tomorrow.
      Chelsea are ready to stick with Mauricio Pochettino for nowCredit: PA
      Todd Boehly has got through managers at the Bridge, with Bruno even having four games as caretaker
      The Argentine, 51, who admitted no one is safe following Sunday’s 4-2 hammering by Wolves, is under pressure to turn the club’s fortunes around with fans’ favourite Jose Mourinho available.
      Mourinho’s name was sung by Chelsea fans during the Stamford Bridge loss.
      And the once ‘Special One’, who won three Prem titles across two spells, is out of work after being sacked by Serie A side Roma.
      Club insiders insist Chelsea’s hierarchy are very calm but they do have the determination that their expensive squad should qualify for Europe this season.
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      The Blues have lost their last two matches in spectacular fashion — conceding EIGHT goals.
      Poch’s flops have slipped into the bottom half of the Premier League.
      Now they need a positive result against high-flying Villa to stop the rot.
      But Chelsea CAN make the Europa Conference League next term, if they win the Carabao Cup final against Liverpool on February 25 at Wembley.
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      Chelsea fans booed the team off at half and full- time and even joined in with taunts about Pochettino’s future from the Wolves supporters as they turned on their manager.
      Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali are concerned by recent form.
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      But they are not enough to sack the third chief of their two year reign, at least for now.
      Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter were axed previously for failing to get the best out of the squad which the owners have spent more than £1billion assembling. More

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      Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall completes shock loan transfer to Euro giants as he joins ex-Arsenal star

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST captain Joe Worrall has joined Besiktas on loan until the end of the season.The Turkish transfer window is open until February 9 which gave Besiktas time to complete the deal.
      Joe Worrall has joined Besiktas on loanCredit: Getty
      Worrall, 27, has found his game time limited this season and was even banned from training in December along with Scott McKenna.
      The centre-back did return to the first-team squad and played a minute against Newcastle.
      McKenna departed on loan to Copenhagen while Worrall was linked with a move to Championship side Middlesbrough.
      A proposed Deadline Day move to Sheffield United also collapsed despite Worrall reaching an agreement with the Blades.
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      But the defender has had his wish to leave fulfilled after Besiktas had a loan bid accepted.
      The Turkish side has the option to make the deal permanent at the end of the season.
      Worrall made 226 appearances for Forest and has been captain since 2021, so played a pivotal role in their promotion from the Championship in 2022.
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      He will join compatriot and former Arsenal and Liverpool player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at Besiktas.
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      The Turkish giants also possess several former Premier League stars including Cenk Tosun, Arthur Masuaku and Gedon Fernandes.
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