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    Chelsea striker ‘lined up for shock transfer to London rival as Blues get go-ahead for Osimhen deal’

    FULHAM are eyeing a surprise move for Chelsea’s Armando Broja, as the Blues receive a go-ahead for a deal for Victor Osimhen, a report claims.After losing Aleksandar Mitrovic in the summer to Al-Hilal The Cottagers are desperate to replace the forward.
    Armando Broja is lined up for a shock transfer to West London rivals FulhamCredit: Getty
    Victor Osimhen is at the top of Chelsea’s transfer wishlistCredit: Rex
    Fulham have had a stuttering start this season with only four wins in their 13 league games.
    After securing a vital 3-2 victory over Wolves at Craven Cottage on Monday night Marco Silva is still keen to add more firepower to his squad.
    According to the Daily Mail, Broja is fit again after returning from a serious knee injury but Chelsea are still on the hunt for another striker.
    Chelsea’s West London rivals are interested in the 22-year-old, who could leave the Blues on loan in January, the report claims.
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    Although he scored against Silva’s side last month in the Blues 2-0 win, the Albanian international has still impressed his West London rivals.
    As a kid, Broja had trials at the Cottagers but was turned away before signing with Tottenham in their youth selection.
    But he might fall short of signing for them again as Fulham are also interested in Stuggart’s goal menace Serhou Guirassy who has netted 16 goals in ten Bundesliga matches.
    The 27-year-old will face plenty of competition meaning Fulham are keeping their options open with Wolfsburg’s Jonas Wind also on their radar.
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    Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino’s squad perpetual struggles go on as they faced a 4-1 defeat against Newcastle on Saturday.
    They currently sit 10th in the Premier League table, 14 points adrift of the top spot.
    Blues chief Todd Boehly is itching to strengthen his frontline and Napoli’s Osimhen is at the top of his transfer wishlist.
    The 24-year-old is said to be made available in the January transfer window.
    However, the Serie A champions will likely demand £120million for him.
    Should Chelsea complete a deal to sign Osimhen, he will become the most expensive player in the Premier League.
    The Blues are among several clubs that have expressed an interest in signing the Napoli striker.
    Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with him. More

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    Five stars who could leave Chelsea in January transfer window as Pochettino is ‘handed one-in one-out policy’

    CHELSEA could see five stars leave in the January transfer window after Mauricio Pochettino was reportedly handed a one-in, one-out policy.The Blues are in the market for more signings after a poor start to the new campaign.
    Chelsea could see five players leave in January as Mauricio Pochettino aims for new signingsCredit: Reuters
    Despite spending £1billion since Todd Boehly’s takeover in 2022, Chelsea sit tenth in the table with just four wins from 13 games.
    Pochettino’s new-look squad has also been hit by numerous injuries to key players.
    And the Argentinian boss is eager to reinforce with some fresh faces in January.
    Boehly and Co are also ready to dive back into the market, having smashed Chelsea’s transfer record several times already.
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    But the American does not want Pochettino to be dealing with a bloated squad like predecessor Graham Potter.
    And Chelsea have told their manager they will only sign players if current aces are axed in return.
    The Telegraph claims five stars are now sweating over their futures after struggling for minutes this season.
    Defender Trevoh Chalobah has not made a single appearance after suffering yet another injury problem.
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    Trevoh Chalobah has been injured this seasonCredit: Getty
    Malang Sarr is out of the loop at ChelseaCredit: Getty
    Fellow centre-back Malang Sarr is also out of the picture and will be allowed to find a new home this winter.
    Meanwhile, academy product Ian Maatsen is edging towards an exit despite being hailed as a potentially important player by Pochettino over the summer.
    The left-back, whose nine appearances have mainly come from the bench and in a variety of different positions, is out of contract in 2025 and has so far refused to pen an extension.
    Finally, Chelsea’s attack could be streamlined amid reports Pochettino wants a new No9.
    That will see Armando Broja sweat over his future, with the Albanian already behind Nicolas Jackson and wanted by West Ham.
    Winger Noni Madueke is also down the pecking order after failing to impress Pochettino.
    And despite only joining Chelsea at the start of the year, he too could be on his way this Christmas.
    Ian Maatsen’s contract is winding downCredit: Alamy
    Armando Broja is wanted by West HamCredit: Getty
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    Tottenham step up bid to land forgotten winger who hasn’t played for TWO MONTHS in January transfer swoop

    TOTTENHAM have stepped up their interest for Jota, reports say. Spurs’ priority is to bring in a centre-back in the winter window but they are also looking for short-term cover on the wing.
    Spurs have stepped up their interest for JotaCredit: Getty
    That comes after injuries to Manor Solomon and Ivan Perisic left manager Ange Postecoglou short of attacking firepower.
    According to The Times, Postecoglou is looking to sign Jota in January in what would mark a reunion for the pair.
    The forward spent two seasons working under Postecoglou for Celtic, scoring 28 and assisting 26 goals across all competitions.
    He initially arrived in Scotland on loan before the Hoops triggered his £6.5million buyout clause from Benfica at the start of last season.
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    This summer, Jota signed for Al-Ittihad in a £25million deal, but he is now ineligible to play for the Saudi side.
    Each club in Saudi is limited on the number of foreign players they can register and they already have Fabinho, Luiz Felipe, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
    So Jota has been limited to playing just twice in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League in the past two months.
    The most recent of his five substitute appearances in the Saudi Super League was in September.
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    He is now available on loan and Spurs are ready to pounce having slipped to fifth following three consecutive losses.
    Perisic is out for the rest of the season with a knee injury while Solomon is sidelined till next year after having knee surgery.
    Fringe players like Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could also be sold in January to boost transfer funds.
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    Brentford transfer chief gives blunt Ivan Toney update amid Arsenal and Chelsea interest

    BRENTFORD chief Phil Giles has revealed he has NEVER received a transfer offer for Ivan Toney.The in-demand striker has been tipped to leave the Bees when the transfer window re-opens.
    Brentford have never received an offer for Ivan ToneyCredit: Rex
    Toney is still serving his gambling ban which ends in January – when the likes of Arsenal or Chelsea could make a bid.
    However director of football Giles has cooled talk of Toney leaving by revealing no club has ever tried to sign the striker since he joined Brentford.
    Giles told BBC 5 Live: “I’ve never had one phone call in three-and-a-half years about Ivan Toney, in terms of interest in buying him.
    “If my phone rings between now and then, I’ll see what’s happening. But I’m really not focused on that at all.”
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    SunSport understands Brentford are braced for a three-way transfer tussle between Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham in January.
    Spurs have played down speculation linking them to Toney, claiming they are more focused on adding defensive cover in the new year.
    But sources at Chelsea are not convinced and are preparing to go head-to-head with their city neighbours in the transfer market.
    Arsenal are thought to be at the front of the queue for his services but Toney feels he has a “debt to repay” to Brentford and to the club’s manager Thomas Frank which means any move could be held off until the summer.
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    Brentford hope to land teenage Argentinian star Santiago Castro as a potential replacement for Toney.
    The Velez Sarsfield striker has been scouted by the Bees and is very highly-rated. More

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    Man Utd want Chelsea flop Timo Werner in shock January transfer but stunned fans say ‘tell me this is a joke’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have inquired about signing former Chelsea forward Timo Werner, according to shock reports in Germany. Erik ten Hag is in the market for striking reinforcements with £72million summer signing Rasmus Hojlund still without a Premier League goal.
    Timo Werner is linked to a move to Man UtdCredit: Kenny Ramsay
    And according to Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenberg, RB Leipzig’s Werner is on the Old Trafford boss’ wishlist.
    It is claimed United have already asked Leipzig about the striker’s availability, but formal negotiations have yet to take place.
    Werner signed for Chelsea in 2020 for £53million and he struggled during his two years in West London.
    He managed only 23 goals in 89 matches – but did help the Blues to the Champions League trophy in 2021.
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    Werner was sold back to Leipzig in the summer of 2022 for £23.5m and he notched 16 goals in his 40 games.
    But the attacker – who can play centrally or out wide – has scored just twice this term after 13 matches in all competitions.
    The 27-year-old is believed to be unsettled again in the Bundesliga, leading to rumours of a return to the Premier League.
    Werner is understood to be ready to see out the remainder of the season but the likes of West Ham and Fulham have also been linked.
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    Real Madrid are also apparently monitoring but now United are the latest big name side to register an interest in Werner – much to the shock of fans.
    One disappointed Red Devils fan wrote: “I’m not a fan of this.”
    Another added: “Tell me that’s a joke.”
    However, given United’s struggles in front of goal this season, others were willing to give Werner a chance.
    One argued: “I’d take him all day.”
    A second agreed: “I’d take this happily.”
    United are in desperate need of goals having scored only 16 so far in 13 Prem games.
    Hojlund is goalless domestically, despite five goals in the Champions League, with Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes instead United’s top league scorers with only three each.
    Marcus Rashford is the only other player with more than one.
    While long-serving attacker Anthony Martial set for the scrapheap as incoming chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe swings the axe.
    Werner is on United’s January transfer listCredit: EPA
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    Forgotten ex-Premier League ace Yannick Bolasie, 34, returns to English football on free transfer after Turkey spell

    YANNICK BOLASIE has signed for Swansea on a short-term contract.The Swans confirmed the winger will wear the No 17 shirt after putting pen to paper.
    Yannick Bolasie has signed for Swansea on a short-term contractCredit: Action Images – Reuters
    His transfer is subject to EFL and international clearance.
    Bolasie, 34, returns to English football following a two-year spell in Turkey playing for Caykur Rizespor.
    He experienced relegation in his first season with the club before scoring 17 goals in 26 league games to help them return to the Super Lig at the first time of asking.
    However he was released at the end of the summer and was unable to find a new club – until now.
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    Bolasie previously had spells in the Championship with Bristol City, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and most recently Middlesbrough.
    He helped Palace win promotion to the Premier League in 2013 and scored 13 goals in 144 games for the Eagles.
    Bolasie was also part of the side that finished as FA Cup runners-up in 2016.
    The Lyon-born star has also had spells at Plymouth, Barnet and once signed for Everton for £25million, but injuries limited his opportunities and he subsequently spent time on loan at Sporting Lisbon and Anderlecht.
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    Bolasie could be in line to make his first Swansea appearance against Leeds on Saturday.
    The Swans are 17th in the Championship with just five wins in 17 games, but they are only seven points off the play-offs. More

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    Chelsea ‘given go ahead to complete Osimhen transfer in January’… but Napoli ace will cost MORE than Caicedo

    CHELSEA could launch a bid to sign Victor Osimhen in January, according to reports.Osimhen, 24, is understood to be at the top of Todd Boehly’s transfer wishlist ahead of the January window.
    Chelsea could attempt to sign Victor Osimhen in JanuaryCredit: Getty
    The Blues are in desperate need of a striker as they look to improve on last season’s disappointing campaign.
    They currently sit 10th in the Premier League table, 14 points adrift of the top spot.
    Club officials are convinced that a top striker will significantly improve Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
    And according to talkSPORT, Chelsea could make a move for in-form Osimhen.
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    The Blues have been given an indication that the Napoli star could be made available in January.
    However, the Serie A champions will likely demand £120million for him.
    Chelsea have already spent £1billion since Boehly took over in May 2022.
    Enzo Fernandez joined in a deal worth £107m back in January before Moises Caicedo became the club’s record signing after completing a £115m move to Stamford Bridge in August.
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    Should Chelsea complete a deal to sign Osimhen, he will become the most expensive player in the Premier League.
    The Blues are among several clubs that have expressed an interest in signing the Napoli striker.
    Arsenal and Manchester United have also been linked with him.
    Osimhen scored 31 goals across all competitions last season.
    He has already scored six goals in 11 appearances this term. More

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    Arsenal and Man City tracking 15-year-old Danish wonderkid – and he could decide to play for ENGLAND

    PREMIER LEAGUE clubs are in the fight to sign wonderkid Tristan Aldcroft Panduro, according to reports.Arsenal and Manchester City are among a host of Europe’s elite teams keeping an eye on the 15-year-old.
    Tristan Aldcroft Panduro is on the radar of top clubsCredit: Alamy
    The midfielder captains Denmark’s Under-16s and had scouts raving about his performances at a tournament last week.
    With Panduro in the heart of midfield, they won the competition and he scored against Saudi Arabia.
    The teenager is coming through the ranks at Copenhagen and plays above his age group in their Under-17s team.
    Reports from the Daily Mail claim that he is not expected to stay with the club much longer as bigger teams circle.
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    Panduro is currently with Denmark but is eligible to play for England through his mum.
    Speculation suggests a second battle for him could begin as both countries hope to convince him to choose their nation.
    Arsenal wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin is in a similar position to Panduro.
    He is also in the Danish setup although the FA hope to lure him to England as he is eligible to play for the Three Lions.
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    Obi-Martin recently made the headlines as he netted ten goals in one game versus Liverpool.
    The prodigy has already appeared for Arsenal’s Under-21s despite being just 15-years-old. More