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      Man City make transfer move for Argentinian wonderkid.. and promotion-chasing Leicester set to benefit from it

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      PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester.Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League.
      Manchester City are close to signing Valentin BarcoCredit: Getty
      But boss Guardiola’s idea is to farm out Barco to his former coaching sidekick Maresca once he is signed because they think the teenager needs the experience.
      It could be a massive boost for promotion-chasing Foxes if City can clinch the deal during January’s window.
      But even if Barco’s move is delayed until next season, Guardiola is still keen to send him to the Leicester ‘finishing school’ before using him at the Etihad.
      Barco has a fixed fee of around £10million but extra costs will make the deal worth up to £13m.
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      Guardiola is keen to land the Argentinian, who has shone at club level and was a stand-out in the recent Copa Libertadores final, when Boca lost 2-1 to Brazilians Fluminense in extra-time.
      Brighton hoped to win the chase after making the first serious bid for Barco but even they now fear they only have a 25 per cent chance.
      The Seagulls first tried to sign the defender this summer and went close to triggering his release clause.
      The Sussex outfit have signed a host of players from South America in recent years with great success.
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      Alexis Mac Allister was a star at the club until he was sold to Liverpool for £35m.
      Moises Caicedo also joined from South America and was eventually sold to Chelsea for a British record fee of £115m.
      While the likes of Facundo Buonanotte continue to impress when handed game time by manager Roberto De Zerbi.
      This season Barco has featured 31 times in all competitions.
      He has been used in various different positions including left-back, left-wing and even centre-midfield.
      Barco has managed to chip in with four assists and one goal.
      The goal was the first of his professional career as he bagged in the 4-0 win over Monagas in the Copa Libertadores. More

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      Man Utd eyeing transfer raid for EFL wonderkid with Chelsea and Newcastle monitoring midfielder

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      DERBY are braced for bids to whisk away top talent Cruz Allen.The Welsh youth cap, 16, is already tearing it up in the Rams’ Under-18 side and that has alerted Manchester United.
      Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea are eyeing Derby wonderkid Cruz AllenCredit: Rex
      Chelsea and Newcastle are also on the  midfielder’s trail.
      Meanwhile, ex-County boss  Paul Jewell made a brief comeback at Bradford — as part of the interview team for a new manager.
      United are looking to make additions in the January transfer window amid their worst start in Premier League history.
      The Red Devils are eyeing Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann as they look for someone to add some spark to their struggling attack.
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      The Manchester giants see Griezmann as the perfect replacement for Jadon Sancho, who has fallen out of favour after his public spat with manager Erik ten Hag.
      United are open to hearing offers for Sancho, who no longer trains with the first team.
      However, the club’s movements in January will largely depend on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ongoing takeover bid.
      Ratcliffe is buying 25 per cent of the club and will be in charge of football operations.
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      Newcastle, on the other hand, benefited from a recent vote in which Premier League clubs agreed to allow loan signings between teams with the same owner.
      That could see the Magpies making a bid for Al-Hilal star Ruben Neves to fill in for Sandro Tonali, who has been banned for 10 months following betting breaches.
      Neves’ club is under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, who also own the Toon. More

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      Saudi Pro League planning ANOTHER Premier League transfer raid for star West Ham man

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      WEST HAM ace Said Benrahma’s name is coming on to the wanted list of the super-rich Saudi Arabian clubs.The Algerian wideman could be one of the latest Premier League stars to make the move if the right offer comes in.
      Saudi Pro League clubs are showing an interest in a West Ham favouriteCredit: Reuters
      Said Benrahma could be set to leave West HamCredit: Alamy
      Benrahma’s new agent is well-connected among the leading Saudi outfits and has recently been to London for a face-to-face meeting with Hammers boss David Moyes.
      If the bid comes in, West Ham may accept as Benrahma, 28, is not guaranteed a place in the team  these days and his appearances and game time have been reduced.
      Moyes will not want to push Benrahma out, especially with Europe still on the fixture list — but the right cash may sway the decision.
      The winger joined the Irons initially on a loan deal in 2020 from Brentford.
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      However, in the January transfer window the club exercised the right to buy Benrahma for £25million plus £5million in add-ons.
      Since then, he has played 146 time for the club scoring 24 goals.
      Meanwhile, the African found himself in hot water on international duty last month.
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      Algeria’s coach grabbed Benrahma by the shirt and squared up to him in shocking scenes during a clash with Egypt.
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      Djamel Belmadi substituted the West Ham star off but was clearly unhappy with the forward’s attitude.
      And the gaffer, 47, was not afraid to make his feelings known publicly on the touchline. More

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      Seven stars who desperately need January transfer to save Euro 2024 dream including forgotten Man Utd flop & Arsenal ace

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      PLAYERS will have to consider their futures in January with some keen to keep their dreams of playing at Euro 2024 alive.Most of the nations that will compete in Germany next summer have sealed their spaces while others must still go through a round of playoffs.
      Aaron Ramsdale is one player that could seek out a transferCredit: Reuters
      Many players will be on the lookout for a move in the upcoming transfer window in an attempt to boost their hopes of a call-up to their national teams.
      This could be a concern for their clubs who may not want to lose certain players and the depth that they provide.
      SunSports have identified seven players who need to try and get a transfer should they want to play at the Euros.
      Aaron Ramsdale
      The Arsenal goalkeeper has struggled for game time this season thanks to the arrival of David Raya.
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      Aaron Ramsdale was one of the club’s best performers last season and earned himself a spot in the England set-up.
      It was expected that he would push Jordan Pickford for the starting role at the Three Lions, however, his place is now at risk in the team.
      Gareth Southgate may look at stoppers who have played more regularly than Ramsdale which could see the places handed to the likes of Nick Pope, Sam Johnstone or Jason Steele.
      Ramsdale has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Newcastle.
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      Kalvin Phillips
      Kalvin Phillips’ England spot is at riskCredit: Getty
      Kalvin Phillips is another England player who could lose their spot due to a lack of playing time at his club.
      The midfielder has only played four times in the Premier League this season.
      Phillips has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium with the likes of Newcastle and Juventus reportedly interested.
      Donny van de Beek
      Donny van der Beek is thinking about his future at Man UnitedCredit: Rex
      Donny van de Beek has been a fringe player at Manchester United pretty much since his arrival at the club in 2020.
      The midfielder has since lost his spot in the national team, having not played for the Netherlands since 2021.
      The 26-year-old has admitted that he will be on the lookout for a new club should his playing time under Erik ten Hag not increase.
      Anthony Martial
      Martial has failed to produce for United this seasonCredit: Getty
      Sticking at Old Trafford, Anthony Martial is another player who could make a move in order to save his international career.
      Once hyped as the next Thierry Henry, Martial’s career has stuttered in recent times at Man United due to various reasons.
      The forward should look to make a move in the January window if he hopes to be in the French team alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe in Germany.
      Jorginho
      Jorginho is on the fringes at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Jorginho could be at risk of losing his spot in the Italy national team as they look to try and retain their title.
      The midfielder has become a back-up option at Arsenal following the arrival of Declan Rice in the summer.
      Jorginho has been linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium with the likes of Barcelona interested.
      The Italian’s contract is up at the end of the season so Arsenal could look to cash in while they have a chance.
      Noni Madueke
      Noni Madueke has barely played for Chelsea this seasonCredit: Getty
      Noni Madueke arrived at Chelsea last January from PSV and a lot was expected from the exciting youngster.
      However, under Mauricio Pochettino, the winger has barely featured in the Premier League having only made five appearances.
      The Englishman has featured for the England U16, U17s, U18s and U21s so far in his career.
      A move to a different club, on loan or permanent, that would guarantee him game time could see him become a late contender for a spot in the England squad.
      Bryan Gil
      Bryan Gil was highly-rated before his move to TottenhamCredit: EPA
      Bryan Gil has never really had a chance to succeed at Tottenham since his £20million move from Sevilla.
      The wide midfielder has only played 15 times in the Premier League since 2021, twice this season.
      The once highly-rated Spaniard has played four times for the national side and a return to his homeland could boost his chances of a call-up for the Euros. More

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      Newcastle ‘draw up four-man shortlist’ for January transfer window with Kalvin Phillips top target

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      NEWCASTLE have drawn up a four-man shortlist as they prepare to bolster their squad in the January transfer window, according to reports.Eddie Howe’s men have been savaged by injuries in recent weeks – with 13 Toon players sidelined as of mid-November.
      Kalvin Phillips looks set to leave Manchester City in the January windowCredit: Alamy
      Hugo Ekitike is seeking a way out of Paris Saint-GermainCredit: AFP
      And those absentees proved costly before the international break as they were outplayed in a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
      Now Newcastle are looking at a quartet of players in the mid-season window.
      According to The Times, the man at the top of their list is Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
      The England star, 27, is seeking game time ahead of the Euros having started just one match for the champions so far this season.
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      And while Juventus have shown interest in the ex-Leeds star, Newcastle are keen to agree a loan deal until the end of the season.
      Another man the North East outfit are eyeing up is Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike.
      The Frenchman, 21, who has scored four goals in 33 games for the Ligue 1 side, was linked with a move to Newcastle in the summer of 2022.
      And he has been outcast by the French champions in recent months.
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      Stuttgart striker Sehrou Guirassy has enjoyed a remarkable start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin is another man being eyed up by NewcastleCredit: Alamy
      Another loan deal could be on the cards for Howe’s men as, much like Phillips, Ekitike seeks minutes on the pitch.
      According to a report from TeamTalk, another player on Newcastle’s shortlist is Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy, 27.
      After scoring 14 goals in his opening season with the German club, he has netted a remarkable 16 in 10 matches at the beginning of this campaign.
      Newcastle are understood to have spoken to Stuttgart and Guirassy’s agent about the structure of a deal.
      They have also stated they are willing to pay the Guinea international’s £15million release clause – although he has also attracted admirers from West Ham, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Brentford.
      And the final forward Newcastle are looking at is Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
      It is being reported they are monitoring his situation as he enters the final 18 months of his contract.
      However, Calvert-Lewin is thought to be keen on helping Everton avoid relegation following their 10-point deduction. More

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      Fulham to make transfer offer for Brazilian star with 33 goals this year as they look to end striker woes

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      FULHAM are keeping tabs on Flamengo star Pedro ahead of the January transfer window.The striker has taken the Brazilian top flight by storm with a staggering 33 goal and four assists in 57 matches so far this season.
      Fulham are eyeing Flamengo star Pedro ahead of the January transfer windowCredit: Reuters
      Fulham need a new striker and Pedro has scored 100 goals for FlamengoCredit: Getty
      According to journalist Jorge Nicola, the Cottagers will make a bid to sign the Brazil international in the upcoming winter market.
      Manager Marco Silva needs a striker to add more firepower in his attack with Raul Jimenez, Carlos Vinicius and Rodrigo Muniz all struggling to fill in the void left behind by Aleksandar Mitrovic.
      Nicola claims a “very influential” source in the European transfer market has told him the the Whites will make an offer for the 26-year-old.
      Pedro carries a reported £52million release clause and it is not known how much Fulham are willing to spend.
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      However, Flamengo won’t let their talisman go easily as he has become extremely important at the Maracana.
      The Brazilian has registered a whopping 100 goals and 23 assists in 212 appearances since his arrival from Fiorentina on loan in 2020 before completing a permanent move a year later.
      Fulham have been very active in the Brazilian market as they also pose as “big favourites” to land Fluminse star Andre Trindade.
      Silva’s side could be set to beat Premier League foes Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal for Andre’s signature.
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      The Cottagers stole a march on their Prem opponents and the midfielder could put pen to paper “in the coming days” after the international break.
      The West Londoners have placed a £26.2m bid for the Brazil international.
      Fluminense are “pleased” with Fulham’s offer and the 22-year-old has given his seal of approval as he “likes the project” at Craven Cottage. More

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      Chelsea and Man Utd target wonderkid ‘with greatest name in history’ but Brazilian, 16, has £52m transfer release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have joined the bidding war for Brazilian wonderkid Messinho.Palmeiras starlet Estevao Willian, who earned the “greatest name in history” thanks to his love for Lionel Messi as well as his performances, has attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest hitters.
      Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Palmeiras wonderkid Messinho
      The 16-year-old has been linked with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, Chelsea and United have joined the transfer war for the winger’s signature.
      However, the Blues and the Red Devils will have to cough up some heavy cash once more as Messinho – who also goes simply as Estevao – carries a €60million (£52m) release clause.
      The forward signed his first professional contract with Palmeiras in April with a hefty asking price as his agent Andre Curry has claimed his client could win the Ballon d’Or one day.
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      The rising star is turning heads in the ongoing Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia with three goals and four assists in four games for Brazil.
      Chelsea and United, though, are facing intense competition with Real contacting Palmeiras on Wednesday.
      Plus, a representative close to Messinho as well as Los Blancos star Vinicius Junior has offered to work as an intermediary.
      A bid will also prove to be tough for the West Londoners and United as the player has previously revealed his desire to play for Barcelona and emulate his idol Messi’s success at the Nou Camp.
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      PSG recently made a €40m (£35m) offer which quickly rose to €50m (£43m).
      However, Messinho is waiting for a bid from Barca as he is adamant he prefers the Catalan giants.
      But the player will not be able to move abroad until he turns 18 due to Brazilian law.
      However, Messinho’s bidders can seal a deal that will see him making the move in two years when he becomes an adult, just like Real did with his Palmeiras team-mate Endrick who is currently 17.
      Estevao has yet to make his senior debut for the Brazilian giants but great things are expected from him, which is why he signed a sponsorship deal with Nike at the tender age of 10. More

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      Liverpool SHOULDN’T offer Mo Salah a new contract – they need to let him go to Saudi Arabia, claims club legend

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      LIVERPOOL have been urged not to offer Mo Salah a new contract.That’s as clubs in Saudi Arabia line up mega-money bids for the superstar forward.
      Mo Salah should NOT be handed a new Liverpool deal, says a club legendCredit: Rex
      Salah, 31, is a certified Liverpool legend after winning every club trophy available at Anfield.
      The hitman has scored 198 goals in 321 games under Jurgen Klopp.
      And he’s still going strong in his golden years, having netted 12 times already this season.
      However, Salah’s future remains in doubt following a huge offer from Al-Ittihad in September.
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      The Saudi giants launched a world-record £215million to poach Liverpool’s star player on deadline day.
      The Reds held firm, having handed Salah a new £400,000-a-week contract in 2022.
      But with the Egyptian’s deal up in 2025, boss Klopp has a big decision to make.
      He could insist on another new deal for Salah, who is still doing the business on the right side of his attack.
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      Mark Lawrenson reckons Liverpool should sell Salah to Saudi ArabiaCredit: PA
      However, Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson reckons this would be a mistake.
      He feels Salah’s career is only going downwards ahead of his 32nd birthday in June.
      And Lawrenson has urged Liverpool to cash in while they can so they can fund a new squad rebuild.
      He told Paddy Power: “I don’t think Liverpool should offer Salah a new contract, they should let him go and take the money.
      “You can understand him going to Saudi Arabia because of his nationality. I imagine that when he signed his last contract, given everything happening with the Saudi league, he would have known.
      “I’m sure the club would be happy to say ‘thanks for your service to the club, we’ll get £100m and you get plenty of money and good luck’.
      “I think the plus side of this is that Liverpool will be looking around in the market already for a replacement.
      “They’ll have a shortlist of strikers noted down but they do have four already, which is good for when Salah leaves, they have back up.
      “I wouldn’t be surprised if the manager and the player have already had a conversation about it. Klopp would be asking for him to give everything until the end of the season and then he can go.
      “Salah will already be on silly money so it makes no sense for him to try and get more money from Liverpool, because when you get past the age of 30, you don’t play as many games and then the club wouldn’t be getting bang for their buck.” More