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      Kalvin Phillips handed major transfer blow as Eddie Howe reveals Newcastle deal ‘certainly not close’ amid FFP woes

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      EDDIE HOWE admits he “hasn’t had assurances” that he will be handed a January transfer kitty to arrest Newcastle’s slump.The underfire Magpies boss is desperate to add to his struggling squad with so many injuries but he says Financial Fair Play will impact any business next month.
      Kalvin Phillips is hoping to secure a loan move away from Manchester CityCredit: AFP
      Eddie Howe has cast doubt on Newcastle’s ability to spend in the January windowCredit: Alamy
      A defensive midfielder is top of Howe’s wishlist, with Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips on loan their main target.
      Toon are also in the market for a forward to compete alongside Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak as well as a goalkeeper to replace the injured Nick Pope.
      The pressure is rising on Howe after six defeats in seven leaves them ninth in the Premier League and eight points off the top four.
      But asked if the Saudi owners have made money available, Howe said: “No we haven’t had those assurances.
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      “It’s a difficult month as we always say when January comes around, but it is a very difficult month to bring in quality players.
      “Financial Fair Play continues to affect our decision-making so let’s wait and see.
      “FFP is part of our future and isn’t going anywhere, we need to navigate it.”
      Asked about Man City’s England midfielder Phillips, Howe replied: “If nothing’s close, that one’s certainly not close.”
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      Phillips joined Man City from Leeds for £45million in the summer of 2022 but has played very little since arriving at the Etihad.
      He has featured 31 times – all but six of which have come as a substitute.
      And after just one goal and no assists, he is seeking a way out as he bids to secure his spot in Gareth Southgate’s England team for the Euros next summer. More

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      Newcastle could complete stunning Arsenal double-transfer as Eddie Howe ‘tracks two stars frozen out by Arteta’

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      NEWCASTLE are lining up a shock double transfer swoop on Arsenal, according to reports. The Magpies face a crucial January transfer window amid poor form, a depleted squad littered with injuries, Sandro Tonali banned and financial restrictions making money tight.
      Emile Smith Rowe has struggled for game time this season at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Aaron Ramsdale could be reunited with Eddie Howe at Newcastle after losing his placeCredit: Reuters
      Sandro Tonali, Harvey Barnes and Tino Livramento all arrived for big money in the summer with Chris Wood and Allan Saint-Maximin the two significant departures.
      But with the Toon already close to profit and sustainability rules limits, it is understood Eddie Howe is targeting loan deals and free agents for the second half of the season.
      A versatile forward to add goals, a midfielder to cover for Tonali and a goalkeeper while Nick Pope is sidelined by his shoulder injury are among the key priorities.
      And according to The Athletic, two of those holes could be plugged by Arsenal outcasts – Aaron Ramsdale and Emile Smith Rowe.
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      Ramsdale, 25, is warming the bench this season following David Raya’s arrival from Brentford and, despite Mikel Arteta’s promise to rotate his goalkeepers, the £30million England international is barely getting a look in.
      Howe signed Ramsdale at Bournemouth and therefore the pair know each other well.
      And if a loan move can be negotiated, it could suit all parties.
      David De Gea has also been linked with a switch to St James’ Park.
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      But although a free agent, the Spaniard would demand big wages and be a direct threat to Pope as the No1 choice.
      Sam Johnstone at Crystal Palace and Tottenham’s forgotten man Hugo Lloris are other targets.
      Further forward, Smith Rowe could be lined up to inject some added creativity into the Newcastle team, especially with Tonali, Barnes and Jacob Murphy unavailable.
      Smith Rowe, 23, has struggled for game time this season with injuries and selection – limiting him to just 116 minutes of Premier League action across six appearances.
      His one assist came in his only start as the Gunners thumped Sheffield United 5-0 in October.
      Chelsea and West Ham have also been linked with the three-cap Three Lions international this season.
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      The Athletic report also names Athletic Bilbao ace Nico Williams, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Serhou Guirassy from Stuttgart and Boulaye Dia of Salernitana as other targets.
      Toon target Kalvin Phillips looks set to join Juventus on loan while Conor Gallagher’s £40m price tag set by Chelsea is simply too much for a January deal.
      Howe – who insists there will be no first-team exits from St James’ Park next month – is feeling the heat after six defeats in seven.
      And asked about money available for the upcoming window, he said: “No we haven’t had those assurances.
      “It’s a difficult month as we always say when January comes around, but it is a very difficult month to bring in quality players.
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      “Financial fair play continues to affect our decision-making so let’s wait and see.
      “FFP is part of our future and isn’t going anywhere, we need to navigate it.”
      Newcastle’s squad has been struck by a wave of injuriesCredit: Reuters
      Smith Rowe and Ramsdale could both head to St James’ Park on loanCredit: Getty More

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      Roberto Firmino lined up for stunning Premier League return with Liverpool legend ‘frustrated’ after Saudi transfer

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      ROBERTO FIRMINO is being lined up for a stunning Premier League return, according to shock reports.The Brazilian forward, 32, left Liverpool as a free agent after 111 goals in 362 appearances across eight years in the summer.
      Roberto Firmino is considering leaving Al-Ahli just six months after joining the Saudi Pro League clubCredit: Getty
      He signed a mega-money, three-year contract with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ahli who also signed Edouard Mendy, Riyad Mahrez, Allan Saint-Maximin and Franck Kessie.
      New captain Firmino made the dream start when he scored a hat-trick on his competitive debut.
      But he is goalless in his subsequent 17 matches and has been dropped from the starting XI since October amid criticism from supporters.
      Now it is understood Firmino has already grown frustrated in the Middle East.
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      And, less than six months after arriving, the striker is considering leaving.
      According to talkSPORT, Sheffield United are keen to snap him up.
      Al-Ahli may be willing to arrange a loan transfer in January.
      The Blades’ Premier League return has been a struggle with the Bramall Lane side bottom of the table with just two wins from 19 matches.
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      The report adds Paul Heckingbottom was monitoring Firmino’s situation but with the manager replaced by Chris Wilder, it is unclear if a formal approach will be made.
      United have managed just 15 goals with Cameron Archer and Oli McBurnie leading the way with three each – Gustavo Hamer is the only other member of the squad with more than one.
      There is also interest from Turkey and other Saudi Pro League clubs, while Firmino would also consider heading home to Brazil.
      Al-Ahli ideally want the former Reds hero to stay in Saudi Arabia, though.
      Al-Shabab, Al-Ettifaq and Al-Fateh all remain linked with a swoop – especially as Al-Shabab have enough budget left to cover all of his wages.
      But Steven Gerrard can only bring in his fellow Anfield legend to struggling Al-Ettifaq if parent-club Al-Ahli cover at least half of Firmino’s wages.
      Gerrard told talkSPORT: “I obviously know Bobby extremely well, I’ve been a massive fan. I’ve followed him for years.
      “At the moment he’s Al-Ahli’s player so it’s very difficult for me to comment on that situation.
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      “But I’ve loved Bobby Firmino since the first day I watched him and I’m a huge fan.
      “He belongs to another club, so I won’t sit here and name names.”
      It has been a difficult return to the Premier League for Sheffield UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Steven Gerrard could try and lure Firmino to Al-EttifaqCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle urged to sign former Man Utd star on FREE transfer by club legend Alan Shearer after Forest horror show

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      NEWCASTLE legend Alan Shearer has urged his former club to sign David de Gea in the January transfer window.Eddie Howe’s men have lost six of their last seven games in all competitions as their injury-stricken squad struggles to cope with a packed Christmas schedule.
      Alan Shearer has called on Newcastle to sign a keeper in the January windowCredit: Getty
      David de Gea has been a free agent since leaving Manchester United in the summerCredit: PA
      One of those sidelined for several months is England shot-stopper Nick Pope.
      The 31-year-old suffered a shoulder injury in the 1-0 win over Man Utd earlier this month and is not expected to be back until April.
      Martin Dubravka has been deputising for Pope, but some have been calling for a replacement to be brought in during the mid-season window.
      Now Shearer believes is the right time for Newcastle to sign former Red Devils No1 De Gea, 33.
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      The Spaniard departed Old Trafford at the end of last season after 12 years with the club.
      He played 545 games for Man Utd, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, two Carabao Cups and the Europa League.
      But over the last six months he has been unable to find a club that will match his wage demands.
      However, Shearer does not believe that should deter Newcastle from trying to sign De Gea.
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      Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live about what Newcastle need in the January window, Shearer said: “I would agree, goalkeeper and centre forward would be the two main priorities for me.
      “But good luck trying to find a good centre forward that you can bring in for a decent amount of money.”
      Shearer was then specifically asked whether he would want his former side to bring in De Gea.
      To which he replied: “Yeah, I would. I think Newcastle need a goalkeeper, and De Gea is out there.
      “I know the salary would be huge but they wouldn’t have to pay a fee for him.” More

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      Borussia Dortmund lead Premier League and European giants in race for 16-year-old Port Vale wonderkid Liam Brazier

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND head a pack of top European and Premier League clubs chasing Port Vale wonderkid Liam Brazier.The 16-year-old attacking midfielder can’t sign pro forms until he turns 17 next month.
      Dortmund boss Edin Terzic is desperate to land Port Vale teenager Liam BrazierCredit: AFP
      But Port Vale are desperate to sign the youngster up and then cash in.
      SunSport understands the League One club can sell him in a £750,000 transfer to one of the stellar clubs currently tracking him.
      Brazier made his Vale debut against Crewe Alexandra in the EFL Trophy in September.
      The playmaker – who has even been compared to a young Jack Grealish – has gone on to make two further appearances in the competition.
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      However, his form in those games and for Vale’s reserves has attracted attention from some of Europe’s biggest hitters.
      Premier League clubs Brentford, Wolves, West Ham, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Fulham are all keeping tabs on the fledgling talent.
      However, Champions League giants Dortmund are currently favourites to lure the kid to the Bundesliga, ahead of German rivals Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
      Other top European outfits, including PSG, Marseille, Nice, Juventus, Benfica and Rangers are also well aware of Brazier’s progress.
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      Dortmund are currently at the front of the queue for Brazier and could sign the youngster in January and allow him to stay at Vale Park until the end of the season.
      Brazier has been on the brink of a call-up to England’s Under-17s.
      However, some niggling injuries mean he is still patiently waiting for his international breakthrough.
      But that hasn’t stopped the kid from racking up six goals and seven assists for Port Vale youngsters in his breakthrough season.
      Brazier, not pictured, has been shining for the Vale this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Retired Spain legend, 42, in shock U-turn as he lands free transfer to LaLiga side eight months after quit announcement

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      SPANISH legend Joaquin has returned to LaLiga football just eight months after announcing his retirement.The winger, 42, left boyhood club Real Betis at the end of last season, sticking to the decision he made in April to hang up his boots.
      Joaquin has 528 LaLiga appearances for Real BetisCredit: Getty
      He has won two Copa del Rey titles with the Spanish sideCredit: Getty
      It brought the curtain down on a 24-year professional career which spanned 964 games for club and country.
      Now Joaquin has returned to Betis for a third stint with the Spanish side – five months after his 42nd birthday.
      The LaLiga outfit announced the news on social media on Thursday morning with a photo of him holding up a Betis shirt.
      They also added: “OFFICIAL Joaquin signs with Real Betis until the end of the season 💣😱.
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      “The legend returns! 👑🔥”
      Joaquin, who shares the record for most LaLiga appearances with Andoni Zubizarreta on 622, made his Betis debut in 2000.
      He won the Copa del Rey in 2005, before leaving for Valencia where he claimed the trophy again in 2008.
      Spells at Malaga and Fiorentina followed, before he returned to Betis in 2015.
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      And 17 years on from his first Copa del Rey triumph with the Seville-based club, he lifted it again in 2022.
      He also earned 51 caps for Spain between 2002 and 2007, scoring four goals.
      When he announced his retirement earlier this year, he said: “Life is a constant evolution. The secret is to be able to adapt to changes.
      “Face every day like a challenge and put a bit of art in everything.
      “The way is full of emotions, names and moments reverberate inside my head. That magical night last April when I fulfilled a dream of mine.
      “Time flies, they say nothing is forever, but they’re wrong, don’t they know about art? It’s inspiration, emotion and transformation. 
      “For 23 years I’ve tried to make football an art and for it to be remembered from generation to generation, from classic to contemporary.
      “Now it’s time to hang up my boots. My art. A window to eternity.” More

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      Chelsea ‘complete first January transfer signing’ for little-known 17-year-old as fans ask ‘are we running a daycare?’

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      CHELSEA have signed wonderkid Pape Daouda Diong, according to reports.The Blues are wasting no time in the January transfer market and have a deal in place for the midfielder before the window officially opens.
      Pape Daouda Diong is set to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Diong, 17, will join from Senegalese club AF Darou Salam.
      He won’t be able to play for Chelsea until he turns 18 in the summer, claims Fabrizio Romano.
      Diong was spotted in the stands at Stamford Bridge last week as Chelsea beat Newcastle on penalties in the Carabao Cup.
      He was sat alongside Kendry Paez, 16, who agreed to join the Blues for £17.5million in the summer but can’t play until 2025.
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      Diong reportedly caught the eye of the club at the Under-17s World Cup for Senegal.
      The player has already been compared to Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira.
      Diong is the most recent wonderkid to sign for Chelsea and fans have questioned the transfer strategy.
      One said: “Are we running a daycare?”
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      Another added: “We have signed a kid again when we should be looking at established players to compliment the young kids we already have.”
      A third reacted: “This club don’t want to rest in signing players.”
      Others were more positive, saying: “The project is in full motion, let’s have him.” More

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      Man Utd star ‘NOT going to AFCON’ in order to seal January transfer move despite talks over new deal being ‘underway’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Hannibal Mejbri is NOT heading to the Africa Cup of Nations in January, according to reports.That is because the Tunisian midfielder, 20, will use the start of 2024 to search for a loan move away from Old Trafford.
      Hannibal Mejbri is looking to seal a loan move away from Old Trafford in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Hannibal has already been capped 27 times for his country since making his debut in 2021.
      But he was not included in Tunisia’s squad for their World Cup qualifiers in November.
      And according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, he will miss the Africa Cup of Nations – which gets underway in Ivory Coast on January 13.
      Hannibal has made 10 appearances for Man Utd so far this season – four of which have been starts.
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      His first goal for the Red Devils’ senior side came in September in a 3-1 defeat to Brighton.
      Now he is set to search for more game time amid interest from three European clubs – while talks over a new deal with Man Utd get underway.
      The trio of sides monitoring Hannibal are Sevilla, Lyon and Freiburg.
      The midfielder, whose Man Utd deal runs until the end of the season with the option of an additional year, spent the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Championship side Birmingham.
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      He played 41 games for the Blues, scoring one goal and providing six assists.
      After returning to Old Trafford in the summer, he did not feature until he came off the bench to score against Brighton.
      That cameo earned him back-to-back starts against Burnley in the Premier League and Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup.
      But he has played just 15 minutes of league football since September. More