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      Real Madrid ‘to turn to Erling Haaland if they fail in Mbappe transfer but will only have to pay HALF his release fee’

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      REAL MADRID will attempt to sign Erling Haaland if they can’t seal a deal for Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to reports.Mbappe’s representatives have strongly denied claims that the Frenchman has agreed to join Los Blancos on a free transfer.
      Real Madrid want to sign Erling Haaland if they fail to land MbappeCredit: Getty
      Kylian Mbappe’s representatives have denied claims that he agreed to join Real MadridCredit: Getty
      As reported by RMC Sport, a statement from his team read: “There’s no agreement on Kylian future.
      “There have been no discussions about his futures. No type of influence could dictate the timing of Kylian’s discussions, reflections, decisions.”
      The World Cup winner has just six months remaining on his current Paris Saint-Germain contract, meaning he is now free to negotiate with other clubs.
      Real Madrid have been pushing to sign Mbappe for years, but there is no guarantee that he will make the switch this summer.
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      If the Frenchman decides against moving, Los Blancos could attempt to sign Haaland instead.
      According to Spanish outlet AS, the Manchester City striker is still on Carlo Ancelotti’s radar.
      Haaland’s current deal runs until 2027 and includes a £172million release clause.
      However, that clause allegedly just applies to Premier League clubs.
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      Mbappe has scored 18 league goals so far this season
      Haaland is leading the Premier League Golden Boot race
      For European clubs it is said to be closer to £86m.
      Haaland enjoyed a record-breaking debut season in England.
      He won the treble with Man City and scored the most Premier League goals in a single campaign. More

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      Forgotten Newcastle star once considered England’s next big thing joins Slovenian minnows after six months unemployed

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      ROLANDO AARONS has joined Slovenian league leaders NK Celje after six months without a club.The former Newcastle winger is back in the game following his release from Huddersfield at the end of last season.
      Ex-Newcastle star Rolando Aarons has found a new club after six months unemployedCredit: Reuters
      Aarons has joined Slovenian league leaders NK Celje after a successful trialCredit: X / @NKCelje
      Celje announced the 28-year-old’s arrival on Monday following a successful trial.
      Upon signing for the club, Aarons said: “I am happy that I got the opportunity to become a part of Celje after passing the trial period.
      “The team is of high quality, and I want to contribute everything I can.
      “When I received the offer, I had to do some research, but after the first few training sessions, I realised that the league table reflects the quality.
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      “I also watched two matches and believe that Celje is what I currently need as the next step in my career.
      “I have arrived at the right time, as the winter preparation period gives me a chance to make up for the half-season I didn’t play.
      “I want to return to the level I have already shown. With my performances, I want to help the club win titles and play in Europe.”
      Aarons had been tipped as one of England’s most promising talents after breaking into the Newcastle team in 2014.
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      He was even billed as the “new Raheem Sterling” following his Premier League debut as an 18-year-old.
      The former England youth international went on to score four goals in 27 appearances for the Magpies.
      He left St. James’ Park in 2021 after loan spells in Italy, the Czech Republic, Scotland and the Football League.
      Aarons spent two-and-a-half years with Huddersfield following his Newcastle exit before being released in 2023.
      Aarons had been a free agent after being released by Huddersfield last summerCredit: Getty More

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      Jordan Henderson to be slapped with £3m bill if he returns to Premier League with £700k-a-week star set to quit Saudi

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      JORDAN HENDERSON will be slapped with a £3million tax bill if he leaves Al-Ettifaq this month.The midfielder wants to return to the Premier League just six months after his move to Saudi Arabia.
      Jordan Henderson faces a £3million tax bill if he leaves Al-Ettifaq this monthCredit: Getty
      Henderson departed Liverpool to sign a three-year deal with Al-Ettifaq in the summer.
      His contract includes £700,000-a-week wages, which were signed on a tax-free basis.
      However, that only applies if he honours the first two years of his contract.
      As a result, Henderson would be forced to pay £3million if he returns to Europe before the end of the January transfer window.
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      SunSport revealed on Saturday that the 33-year-old had told his former team-mates he has made a huge mistake.
      A return to England is on the cards for Henderson, whilst Celtic and an unnamed German club are also understood to be interested in a move.
      Leaving Saudi Arabia could also boost his chances of making Gareth Southgate’s England squad for Euro 2024.
      Henderson was made captain by Steven Gerrard after joining Al-Ettifaq but has yet to score in 19 appearances for the club.
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      Meanwhile, Gerrard is under mounting pressure with the club dropping to eighth in the Saudi Pro League after a torrid run.
      Al-Ettifaq have won just one of their last 13 matches across all competitions and are winless in nine.
      Gerrard also lost assistant manager Ian Foster last week after he agreed to become Plymouth’s new boss.
      Steven Gerrard signed Henderson on a three-year deal in the summerCredit: Reuters More

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      Tottenham transfer blow as ‘Bayern Munich make last-ditch attempt to sign top target in centre-back hunt’

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      BAYERN MUNICH have joined Tottenham in the race to sign Genoa defender Radu Dragusin, according to reports.Dragusin, 21, has been heavily linked with a move to Spurs this month.
      Bayern Munich want to hijack Tottenham’s pursuit of Radu DragusinCredit: Getty
      The Lilywhites sent scouts to watch him in action earlier this season and they are now prepared to table a bid.
      However, according to German outlet Sport BILD, Bayern Munich are also interested.
      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel is understood to be keen on the prospect of signing the centre-back.
      However, Tottenham are still leading the transfer race for Dragusin.
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      The Romania international is reportedly valued at around £26million.
      Dragusin made his professional debut for Juventus in 2020 but struggled to establish himself as a regular first team player.
      He was subsequently loaned out three times to Sampdoria, Salernitana and Genoa.
      The defender completed a permanent move to Genoa last January and has since made 62 appearances.
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      Tottenham are also on the verge of signing Timo Werner on loan until the end of the season.
      The deal is expected to include an option to buy for around £14million. More

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      Arsenal to beat Man Utd to top target after ‘agreeing to trigger £34m release clause’ in stunning transfer

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      ARSENAL have agreed to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s £34million release clause, according to reports.The Dutch international has emerged as a target for both the Gunners and Manchester United in recent weeks.
      Arsenal are ready to trigger Jeremie Frimpong’s £34million release clauseCredit: Getty
      He has been a key man for Bayer Leverkusen so far this season as Xabi Alonso’s side push for a first-ever Bundesliga title.
      However, Frimpong could be on the move come the end of the season.
      Bild report that Arsenal are willing to meet his £34million release clause once it becomes active in the summer.
      The Gunners are said to see the clause as a potential bargain as they move ahead of United in the race to sign the 23-year-old.
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      Leverkusen are keen to keep hold of Frimpong, though, the report adds.
      They know, however, that the release clause, which was included in the new deal he signed in October, has taken his potential exit out of their hands.
      Frimpong has spent the majority of his career as a right-back but has largely been used further forward by Alonso this season.
      In 22 appearances across all competitions, the Dutchman has scored seven goals and provided 22 assists.
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      He has also featured in every match of their unbeaten Bundesliga campaign so far, with Leverkusen also yet to lose in the cup or Europe.
      Frimpong previously came through Manchester City’s academy and spent two years with Celtic before joining Leverkusen in 2021. More

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      Five strikers Arsenal should sign to solve goalscoring woes including Ivan Toney as Ian Wright calls for Serie A star

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      ARSENAL’S woes in front of goal continued as they crashed out the FA Cup at home to Liverpool.The Gunners mustered 18 shots but again failed to find their clinical edge as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat.
      Mikel Arteta has seen his team struggle in front of goal in recent gamesCredit: Reuters
      Kai Havertz was the latest to play up front and not hit the back of the netCredit: Getty
      It is a worryingly reccurring issue after having 30 attempts without a goal in the previous home loss to West Ham.
      Arsenal have not scored in three of their last seven games and they have won just once during this disaster run.
      Fans are desperately calling for the club to sign a striker in January amid concerns Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah won’t rediscover their form and fire them to Premier League glory.
      Legend Ian Wright cried “we need a killer” after yesterday’s defeat and Martin Keown added: “If ever a game underlined the deficiencies in front of goal that was it.”
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      Piers Morgan also ranted: “Best football Arsenal have played all season but same old problem – no striker who knows how to score goals. Incredibly frustrating.”
      With the transfer window now open, SunSport have taken a look at five forwards who could solve the goalscoring problem.
      Victor Osimhen
      Osimhen, 25, hit an incredible 31 goals in 39 games last season as he carried Napoli to the Serie A title.
      He has scored a more modest eight this term but remains one of Europe’s hottest prospects.
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      The Nigerian penned a new contract last month that runs until 2026.
      However, the deal includes a release clause worth £112million that Arsenal could trigger if they find the cash.
      Wright is in favour of a move for Osimhen, saying: “The calibre of player Arsenal need right now is somebody who hits the ground running, a top end striker, like the Osimhens of this world… that level.
      “If Arsenal want to do it now they’re going to need that level of goalscorer who will slot in straight away.”
      Osimhen has also been linked with a switch to Chelsea.
      Victor Osimhen has a £112m release clause in his contractCredit: Getty
      Ivan Toney
      Toney, 27, will return to the field next week with his eight-month betting ban coming to an end.
      The Brentford striker scored 20 goals last season and his Premier League know-how could fix Arsenal’s lack of cutting edge.
      But a January deal may prove difficult with Thomas Frank “desperate” to keep his star man for the club’s possible relegation battle.
      Meanwhile, Toney has revealed that he is keen to “repay” the club for sticking by him during his time out of football.
      It has been reported that any bid under £80m will not be considered by Brentford.
      A transfer for Ivan Toney may be tough to complete with the player hinting at staying with Brentford this seasonCredit: Alamy
      Dusan Vlahovic
      Vlahovic has been on Arsenal’s radar for two years after he nearly joined them instead of Juventus in 2022.
      The Serbian striker was signed for £62m and has scored 30 goals in 80 games for the Old Lady.
      Vlahovic has been linked with a move away from Turin with Juve needing to balance the books.
      But the 23-year-old wants to stay and recently insisted that transfer talk was just “noise”.
      Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic has been on Arsenal’s radar for some timeCredit: Reuters

      Dominic Solanke
      Reports suggest that Arsenal could launch a bid for Solanke this winter.
      The Bournemouth striker is enjoying a fantastic season in front of goal, scoring 13 times in all competitions.
      His ability to bring others into play and his Prem experience could make him a solid option for Arsenal.
      Tottenham and West Ham have also been linked with Solanke – though the Cherries insist they will not sell the 26-year-old.
      But speculation has hinted that a bid in the region of £60m could change their minds.
      Bournemouth are keen to keep Dominic Solanke until the end of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Serhou Guirassy
      After splashing just over £200m in the summer, Arsenal may not be able to afford spending big this month.
      Therefore, Guirassy is a cheaper alternative to many other targets.
      The Stuttgart striker is having a sensational campaign, having hit 17 goals in 14 Bundesliga games this term.
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      Guirassy, 27, has a reported £15m release clause in his contract.
      Arsenal could try to tempt him to the Emirates but there is much interest from across Europe, meaning that £15m price tag could soar.
      Serhou Guirassy is available for £15m in JanuaryCredit: Getty More

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      Djed Spence set for immediate Tottenham transfer exit just days after Leeds ripped up loan contract

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      DJED SPENCE is reportedly set for another loan move away from Tottenham.The right-back returned from his spell at Leeds last week after the Championship side triggered his recall clause.
      Djed Spence is set to be loaned out again after returning to Tottenham from LeedsCredit: Alamy
      Spence made just seven appearances during his loan after recovering from a knee injury.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are planning to loan the 23-year-old out again for the remainder of the season.
      The report adds that he is expected to secure a move away from North London within a matter of days.
      Spence has played for Spurs just six times since signing from Middlesbrough in 2022.
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      He previously spent the second half of last season in France with Rennes after failing to establish himself at his new club.
      Ange Postecoglou also deemed him surplus to requirements after his appointment in the summer.
      As a result, the former England under-21 international had reportedly been put up for sale after his return from Leeds due to apparent “attitude issues”.
      However, Spence instead seems set for another loan move away from Spurs, where he is contracted until 2027.
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      Elsewhere, Eric Dier could also leave the club this week after agreeing terms on a move to Bayern Munich.
      As for incomings, former Chelsea striker Timo Werner is on the verge of becoming Postecoglou’s first January signing.
      The German forward will sign on loan from RB Leipzig with an option to buy. More

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      How Real Madrid could line up after Kylian Mbappe ‘agrees to join on free transfer next season’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to join Real Madrid in a stunning free transfer this summer.The Frenchman finally reached an agreement with Los Blancos last week following months of speculation, according to Foot Mercato.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to join Real Madrid this summerCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid have been pushing to sign Mbappe since his Monaco days.
      The La Liga giants came close to sealing a deal in 2022, but the 25-year-old penned a new two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain instead.
      However, Carlo Ancelotti will finally get his man in July.
      Mbappe is set to jump straight into the Italian’s starting line-up when he arrives at the Santiago Bernabeu, joining the likes of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.
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      The World Cup winner regularly plays on the left wing for his national team, but he will likely move into the middle for Real Madrid to accommodate Vinicius and Rodrygo.
      Bellingham, who joined Los Blancos in a huge £115million transfer last summer, is set to keep his spot in midfield.
      The England international is currently leading the La Liga Golden Boot race with 13 goals in 17 games.
      Mbappe’s proposed partnership with Bellingham will likely strike fear into any defence in Europe.
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      How Real Madrid could line up with Mbappe
      Although they are yet to pen new deals with Real Madrid, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric could stay at the Santiago Bernabeu beyond the summer.
      Both players will be able to provide five-star service to Mbappe in attack.
      And with Thibaut Courtois set to return from an ACL injury ahead of the 2024-25 season, Los Blancos will still be defensively solid.
      David Alaba, who joined the club in 2021, is also set to return from his ACL injury in time for the new season.
      Alternatively, Ancelotti could bolster his squad even more by adding some extra summer signings to the mix.
      Real Madrid have expressed an interest in signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle, but they face competition from PSG.
      Guimaraes could be a perfect replacement for either Kroos or Modric in midfield.
      Federico Valverde will also step up should either of the two players leave.
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