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      Awkward moment Michail Antonio told of Kalvin Phillips West Ham loan live on Sky Sports as fans say ‘can’t hate the guy’

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      MICHAIL ANTONIO showed off his poker face after being asked about Kalvin Phillips’ impending move to West Ham.The forward, 33, was appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports during Fulham’s League Cup semi-final clash with Liverpool at Craven Cottage.
      Michail Antonio appeared as a pundit on Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports
      The West Ham forward had his fellow panellists in hystericsCredit: Sky Sports
      Kalvin Phillips is set to move to West Ham on loanCredit: PA
      Phillips, 28, is set to join the Hammers on loan until the end of the season, with David Moyes’ side agreeing to cover his £140,000 a week wages in full.
      It’s expected that West Ham will review whether to make the move permanent in the summer, with Financial Fair Play set to be a big deciding factor.
      During his Sky Sports appearance, Antonio was asked about the upcoming transfer.
      He gave a wry smile as he replied: “First I’m hearing of that!”
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      Presenter Mark Chapman and pundits Steve Sidwell and Daniel Sturridge burst out laughing.
      And fans online enjoyed the exchange.
      One wrote: “You can’t hate that guy.”
      While a second posted: “That was funny.”
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      A third claimed: “Michail following the script.”
      And another joked: “He can’t lie to save his life.”
      Phillips is set to join West Ham in a bid to revive his Prem career.
      The midfielder has played just 89 minutes of league football this term across four cameo appearances.
      He has started just two Premier League games since leaving Leeds for Manchester City in the summer of 2022.
      Phillips has continued to be picked for England by Gareth Southgate, but may have found his place under threat if his situation at City had continued.
      The Yorkshireman will be desperate to keep his Three Lions spot ahead of Euro 2024 this summer. More

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      Man Utd cult hero Javier Hernandez completes seventh transfer to join old club as Mexico star’s career goes full circle

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      JAVIER HERNANDEZ has returned to former club Chivas Guadalajara.The Manchester United cult hero has joined his boyhood club on a deal until the end of the season, the club confirmed on Wednesday.
      Javier Hernandez has completed a return to boyhood club Chivas GuadalajaraCredit: Reuters
      Chicharito won two league titles and scored 59 goals during four years with Manchester UnitedCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Chicharito, 35, had been a free agent after leaving Los Angeles Galaxy following the expiry of his contract.
      Hernandez has been out of action since suffering a season-ending anterior cruciate ligament injury back in June.
      However, he has now returned to Mexico and former side Chivas after 14 years.
      Hernandez scored 29 goals in 79 appearances and won a Mexican title before his move to United in 2010.
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      His return comes as Chivas look to win the championship for the first time since 2017 after a fifth-placed finish in the opening half of the campaign.
      Hernandez scored 59 goals in 157 appearances for United after joining the Red Devils from Chivas.
      He also won two Premier League titles during five years at Old Trafford, before later returning to England with West Ham.
      His 53 league goals for United and the Hammers are the most by a Mexican in Premier League history.
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      Hernandez also had spells with Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Sevilla during his time in Europe, before joining LA Galaxy in 2020.
      At international level, Chicharito is Mexico’s all-time top scorer with 52 goals in 109 caps as well as being a veteran of three World Cups.
      He was also part of his country’s 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph, picking up the tournament’s top scorer and best player awards. More

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      Top 10 worst clubs at transfers revealed with Arsenal and Man Utd among six Premier League teams to feature

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United have both been named amongst the top 10 worst clubs at transfers.Six Premier League teams feature in the top 10 after new research from CIES Football into transfers.
      Arsenal are one of six Premier League clubs in the 10 worst teams at transfers after a huge loss on Nicolas PepeCredit: Getty
      Barcelona rank as the worst at transfers, having spent over £1billion on the likes of Philippe CoutinhoCredit: Getty
      Clubs have been ranked based on transfers between 2014 and 2023, with their fees spent and received calculated into a total profit or loss.
      Fortunately for Arsenal and United fans, they do not rank top amongst the clubs with the worst transfer records.
      Instead, Spanish giants Barcelona have the biggest loss on deals during the period in question.
      Barca spent over £1billion on the likes of Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann between 2014 and 2023.
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      The trio were signed for a combined £330million, only to have since been sold for a total of £77m.
      Overall, the Spanish champions only received £524million in fees to give a transfer loss of £540million.
      Chelsea were the only other club in the top 10 to spend over £1billion, with Todd Boehly’s free-spending Blues ranked second.
      Since his takeover in 2022, the club have not held back in the transfer market, but have failed to recoup their large fees, leaving a loss of £413million.
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      Romelu Lukaku is one of three players Chelsea have spent over £95million onCredit: Getty
      Amongst those brought in during the research period, Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Romelu Lukaku were all signed for over £95million each.
      Arsenal rank third, with former club record signing Nicolas Pepe amongst their big money flops across the last decade.
      Pepe scored 27 goals in 112 appearances for the club before joining Trabzonspor on a free transfer in September.
      The Gunners have lost £373million on transfers, seeing them finish just ahead of Paris Saint-Germain.
      Neymar’s £198million move to the French capital in 2017 remains the world transfer record.
      However, PSG failed to recoup half of that amount when he left for Al-Hilal last summer.
      United complete the top five, with their £85.5million signing of Antony in 2022 contributing to a £280million loss on transfers.
      PSG failed to recoup half of the world record £198million fee spent on Neymar in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association
      Antony’s £85.5million move to Manchester United sees them into the top fiveCredit: EPA
      The Brazilian has come under fire for his performances since joining the Red Devils after arriving for the second biggest fee in the club’s history.
      Paul Pogba remains United’s record signing, though, but left for free in 2022 at a loss of £90million.
      Aston Villa, Everton and Liverpool also appear in the top 10, along with Italy’s AC Milan and Juventus.
      Although Villa spent just £313million from 2014 to 2023, the club recouped only £94million according to CIES.
      A majority of that figure comes from Jack Grealish’s then British record move to Manchester City in 2021.
      In contrast, Juventus’ transfer expenditure fell just short of £900million, but their incoming fees of over £700million see the Old Lady only ranking as high as 10.
      Everton are eighth after big losses on Yannick Bolasie, Davy Klaasen and Yerry Mina, despite profits on both Lukaku and Richarlison.
      Yannick Bolasie is one of a number of players Everton suffered big losses onCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Lille’s capture and sale of Victor Osimhen helps them rank as the best club at transfersCredit: AFP
      City rivals Liverpool are a place below in ninth after spending £82million less.
      However, the Reds have only sold three players for over £50million, despite breaking their transfer record twice since 2018.
      As for the best clubs at transfers, French side Lille are ranked first.
      Thanks in part to the sale of Pepe to Arsenal in 2019, Lille have made £330million in profit on transfers since 2014.
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      Victor Osimhen and Sven Botman have also been sold for large profits during that period.
      Ajax and RB Salzburg complete the top three, with no English clubs featuring in the top 10 best clubs at transfers. More

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      How Chelsea could line up with Karim Benzema as former Real Madrid legend ‘submits formal request’ to leave Al-Ittihad

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      CHELSEA are reportedly keen to sign Karim Benzema on loan amid the Frenchman’s stand-off with Saudi club Al-Ittihad.The former Real Madrid striker only joined the Saudi Pro League side last summer, but already wants to leave.
      Karim Benzema has been linked with an Al-Ittihad exitCredit: Getty
      Benzema, 36, is claimed to have had a bust-up with club management including boss Marcelo Gallardo during a meeting last Friday.
      According to the AFP, the former Ballon d’Or winner wants to leave Al-Ittihad “temporarily” amid the “pressure” he feels at the club.
      The veteran has been made to train alone after returning to training 17 days late.
      It’s also claimed that Al-Ittihad have offered to loan him to another Saudi club, but Benzema, who reportedly earns a staggering £1.6m a week, has snubbed the possibility.

      This could open the door to Chelsea, who are believed to be interested in taking Benzema on loan until the end of the season.
      The Blues will face a battle to get their man, however, with Al-Ittihad’s owners the Saudi Public Investment Fund being extremely reluctant to let Benzema leave – particularly following Jordan Henderson’s move from Al-Ettifaq to Ajax.
      Signing Benzema would add great experience to Mauricio Pochettino’s forward line.
      Prior to the Africa Cup of Nations, Nicolas Jackson had been the Argentine’s main man up top.
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      The 22-year-old has managed eight goals in 23 appearances in all competitions, but at times seems a little chaotic as he gets used to the Premier League.
      Armando Broja, meanwhile, is still finding his feet after recovering from a serious injury and has scored just twice in 18 games.
      Chelsea sit ninth in the Premier League table, 12 points off the top four.
      But club chiefs may feel a forward of Benzema’s experience and pedigree may help to fire them up the table.
      Pochettino, 51, tends to favour a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, with Benzema potentially the perfect man to lead the line.
      Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer have been playing off the front-man this season.
      But when Christopher Nkunku finally beats his injury woes, he could link up with his compatriot going forward.
      Conor Gallagher can provide bombing runs from midfield, with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo continuing to build a partnership at the base.
      Ben Chilwell’s return to fitness is a huge boost to Pochettino, while he will hope to get Reece James back at some point.
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      The former Tottenham boss can pick from Axel Disasi, Levi Colwill, Thiago Silva and Benoit Badiashile at the back, and he will hope to eventually get Wesley Fofana fit again.
      Djordje Petrovic has performed well in goal and could keep his place ahead of Robert Sanchez when the Spaniard returns to fitness.
      Benzema has played with Christopher Nkunku at international levelCredit: EPA More

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      Mikel Arteta ‘ready to sell Nuno Tavares in permanent transfer’ but deal at risk thanks to Nottingham Forest

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      MARSEILLE are reportedly pushing to sign Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares this month.However, a deal is dependent on Nottingham Forest.
      Marseille want to sign Nuno TavaresCredit: Getty
      Tavares joined Forest on a season-long loan in September after falling down the pecking order at Arsenal.
      The full-back has been limited to just six appearances since moving to the City Ground.
      Nottingham Forest will have the opportunity to sign him on a permanent basis for £12million at the end of the campaign.
      But Tavares is allegedly open to a move away.
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      And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Marseille want to sign him.
      Arsenal are now “100 per cent open” to selling the Portuguese international in a permanent transfer.
      However, Nottingham Forest insist on keeping him until the end of the season.
      Arsenal have no recall clause, so Tavares will likely stay at the City Ground until June.
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      The 23-year-old spent the 2022-23 campaign on loan at Marseille.
      He made 39 appearances for the Ligue 1 side during his spell in France. More

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      David Beckham ‘ready to sign yet another former Lionel Messi team-mate’ with forgotten Prem ace handed transfer lifeline

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      INTER MIAMI are hoping to sign Philippe Coutinho, according to reports.Owner David Beckham is trying to convince the 31-year-old that a move to the United States should be the next step in his career.
      Philippe Coutinho is wanted by Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi is set to try to convince his former team-mate to join the clubCredit: AFP
      And he is set to call upon their “dream signing’s” former team-mates to persuade him to join, claim Calciomercato.
      Inter Miami already have Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in their squad.
      Barcelona’s legendary quartet won two LaLiga titles with Coutinho when he was at the Catalan giants from 2018 to 2022.
      The Brazilian star is still on the books of Aston Villa.
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      But he is spending the season on loan with Al-Duhail.
      Reports suggest that Coutinho does not want to stay in the Middle East when his time at the Qatari club ends in the summer.
      And he supposedly has no future at Aston Villa.
      Inter Miami finished second bottom of the Eastern Conference last year – but following Messi’s arrival they won the Leagues Cup.
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      The Argentina legend scored 11 goals in 14 matches for the club.
      Inter Miami are set to play in friendlies against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Hong Kong, Vissel Kobe and Messi’s boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys before the MLS season gets underway on February 22.
      David Beckham has already signed four ex-Barcelona starsCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd blow as Premier League rivals ‘enter race for in-demand Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite’

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      TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, according to reports.The Toffees star, 21, has emerged as a key player under Sean Dyche this season.
      Jarrad Branthwaite has impressed for Everton this seasonCredit: Rex
      His impressive form has seen him linked with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.
      According to the Mail, Spurs are also keen on Branthwaite, despite already improving their defence this month.
      Ange Postecoglou’s side beat off competition from Bayern Munich to sign Radu Dragusin from Genoa in a deal worth £21.5million plus add-ons.
      Djed Spence also moved in the opposite direction on loan as part of the deal, with Tottenham covering his wages.
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      Despite Dragusin’s arrival, Spurs remain interested in strengthening their back line.
      Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have both missed numerous games due to injury and, in the latter’s case, suspensions.
      Postecoglou had to make do with a makeshift centre-back partnership comprised of Emerson Royal and Ben Davies earlier in the campaign.
      Branthwaite joined Everton from hometown club Carlisle in 2019.
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      He went on to impress in loan spells at Blackburn Rovers and PSV Eindhoven, before breaking into Dyche’s starting XI this season.
      The strapping 6ft 5in defender is an England Under-21s regular and skippered Lee Carsley’s side in their last match.
      Gareth Southgate has kept an eye on his form this term, watching him in person at Goodison Park last month.
      Tottenham are trying to get a deal over the line for highly-rated Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa this month.
      The Lilywhites remain in talks with the Belgian side, who are said to be demanding £25m for the 18-year-old’s signature.
      A deal this month would likely see Nusa remain at Brugge on loan until the end of the season.
      As for outgoings, SunSport revealed earlier this week that Tottenham had rejected a £20m bid from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr for defender Emerson Royal.
      Royal, 25, is happy at Spurs, but the Saudi Pro League side could launch a new bid.
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      Tottenham may consider offers for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg before the end of the month.
      But they will only let him leave on a permanent deal or on a loan with an obligation to buy.
      Emerson Royal has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia this monthCredit: Rex More

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      Newcastle fans fume ‘you WHAT?’ after finding out Kieran Trippier’s ‘mad’ price tag amid Bayern Munich transfer interest

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      NEWCASTLE fans were left shocked upon hearing star man Kieran Trippier could leave for just £12million.Trippier has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich, who are keen to add to their English contingent after signing Eric Dier and England captain Harry Kane.
      Newcastle are open to letting Kieran Trippier go for a fee between £11m-£12mCredit: Getty
      And according to Sky in Germany, the Magpies may demand a fee between £11m-£12m for the right-back during the January transfer window.
      The Tyneside giants previously rated the 33-year-old at £13m, while Bayern appear to prefer a loan.
      The Toon Army were left in disbelief upon hearing such a relatively low release clause for one of the best English players in the world.
      On fan tweeted: “You what?”
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      Another commented: “Even during a bad season for Kieran, that’s peanuts for a player of his caliber.”
      A third wrote: “Easy for Bayern.”
      This fan wondered: “Loan or permanent?”
      And that one posted: “Only? Way too little for him definitely.”
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      Trippier is not the only Newcastle star Eddie Howe could lose this month.
      The Geordies are said to have agreed a shock deal to let Miguel Almiron leave for Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia.
      AC Milan are also ready to submit a bid to sign Callum Wilson on a permanent deal.
      Wilson appears keen on a switch to Milan where he would link up with fellow England aces Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. More