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      Trevoh Chalobah left stranded at Chelsea as two European heavyweights ‘pull out of January transfer race’

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH has been left stranded at Chelsea as two European giants pull out of the January transfer race, a report claims.The 24-year-old must continue to look for a new home as his hopes of joining Bourrisa Dortmund and Bayern Munich diminish.
      Trevoh Chalobah remains stranded at Chelsea as two European giants withdraw from January transfer raceCredit: Getty
      A fresh report has claimed that German heavyweights Bayern and Dortmund have withdrawn themselves from the race to sign Chalobah.
      German sports journalist Florian Plettenberg confirmed both clubs are “out of the race for Trevoh Chalobah” and they are “not planning his transfer in winter.”
      Chalobah has still not played a minute for the Blues this term due to an issue with his hamstring.
      The ex-England U21 international is expected to return at the end of January the report claims.
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      The centre-back was heavily linked to a move away from the Premier League despite having another four years left on his contract.
      Bayern was near to snatching Chalobah in the summer but a fee was unable to be agreed upon between the Blues and Bayern.
      However, it seems unlikely that Bayern will pursue the Blues defender again in the January window.
      Dortmund will continue to look to bring in full-back reinforcements in the new year but without the Englishman on their radar.
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      Mauricio Pochettino has made it clear the star is no longer a key part of his plans at Stamford Bridge.
      Instead, Poch has preferred the likes of Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill.
      But for Chalobah a move to Roma could be on the card as the clubs are reportedly interested in the star.
      The Serie A boss Jose Mourinho has already plucked both Tammy Abraham and Romelu Lukaku from the Blues since taking on the new role. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal set for January transfer scrap over Santos sensation Leonardo as agent says ‘the time has come’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are set to battle for Santos wonderkid Marcos Leonardo.The 20-year-old has caught the eye of Europe’s elite with his performances in Brazil.
      Marcos Leonardo has impressed for SantosCredit: Getty
      His former team-mates Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington moved to Chelsea in the summer.
      Striker Leonardo opted to stay until the end of the Brazilian domestic season, which concludes in December.
      But with Man Utd and Arsenal circling, his representative has admitted that his days at Santos are numbered.
      On her client’s future, agent Rafaela Pimenta said: “Already in the previous transfer market he had the possibility of being sold, but Santos’ sporting situation was very particular.
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      “He agreed to stay because he wanted to help out until the end of the championship.
      “He didn’t want to leave because it wasn’t the right thing to do.
      “But the time has come to move. He wants to have a European experience and his time will come this winter.”
      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is set to be backed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, when the British billionaire’s partial takeover is completed.
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      While the Gunners could target forward reinforcements amid Gabriel Jesus’ persistent injury woes.
      In addition to Man Utd and Arsenal, Newcastle and Roma are keen to sign the Brazil Under-20 star.
      Leonardo has already made 164 appearances for Santos in all competitions, despite his tender years.
      He has netted 54 goals, while also laying on 11 assists. More

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      Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva tells Mikel Arteta to be like a ‘FISHERMAN’ and reveals chats with transfer guru Edu

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      ARSENAL icon Gilberto Silva has urged Mikel Arteta to “be like a fisherman” during the January transfer window.The Gunners are understood to be in the market for a midfielder and a striker as they target their first Premier League title in 20 years.
      Ex-Arsenal star Gilberto Silva has urged the Gunners to be proactive and quick in the transfer marketCredit: PA:Press Association
      Mikel Arteta reportedly wants a new striker and a new midfielderCredit: Alamy
      Ruben Neves, Ivan Toney and Dusan Vlahovic have all been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, but Silva insists that his former club must act fast if they want to sign any top targets.
      Speaking to Mirror Sport, the Brazilian said: “I heard that they were maybe looking for some midfielders especially because of (Thomas) Partey being injured at times.
      “I’m not sure if it’s 100 per cent going to happen but obviously, they have to be aware that this is a very short window and very specific.
      “You have to be like a fisherman sometimes, to grab the right player that you really need that’s going to help you to win games and to be useful for the rest of the season. Also to improve the way you play.
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      “It’s not about sometimes bringing a player because you need (them).
      “Speaking to people there, Edu many times, they are working hard to have the data and what they think is right for the club in terms of targets.
      “The market is very competitive as well, sometimes you have to be fast and not lose the opportunity.”
      Arsenal midfielder Partey is expected to be unavailable until the new year due to a thigh injury.
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      However, if he is fit he will likely travel to the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana.
      Arteta is also understood to be open to selling him in January, with Juventus interested.
      Gabriel Jesus has also suffered with two significant injury issues this season.
      He missed the start of the campaign after having knee surgery and has been absent from the squad for the past month with a hamstring issue.
      SunSport revealed that Arsenal wanted to wait until the beginning of December to green-light his return, but the Brazil national team insisted that he travel to South America for international duty last week.
      He is now expected to START against Argentina on Tuesday. More

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      Bayern Munich monitoring shock Arsenal ace for transfer swoop as fans fear giants ‘can’t stop raiding Premier League’

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      BAYERN MUNICH are reportedly considering a shock swoop for Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu.The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player among Mikel Arteta’s ranks this season.
      Bayern Munich are interested in Takehiro TomiyasuCredit: Getty
      He has played as a centre-back, left-back and right-back since the start of the campaign, providing cover for Oleksandr Zinchenko and the injured Jurrien Timber.
      And his impressive form has seen him attract interest from one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
      According to transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are considering a bid for Tomiyasu.
      The Bundesliga giants are interested in the defender because he can play as a centre-back and a full-back.
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      A January transfer is understood to be unrealistic as the Japan international is set to appear at the Asian Cup.
      However, Bayern are expected to continue monitoring him until the summer window opens.
      The prospect of Tomiyasu leaving has left a number of Arsenal fans nervous, with one person tweeting: “Very very interesting. But we need him at Arsenal.”
      Another added: “With all due respect, they should look elsewhere. Tomi is not for sale.”
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      While a third joked: “I am worried that these guys can’t look beyond the Premier League.”
      Tomiyasu joined Arsenal in a £20million transfer from Bologna in 2021.
      He has since made 69 appearances for the Gunners.
      The full-back struggled with a knee injury last season and was stuck on the sidelines for several months after undergoing surgery.
      However, he has returned to top form this season.
      Tomiyasu scored his first goal for the Gunners in a 5-0 win over Sheffield United last month. More

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      Player leaves non-league club shell shocked after signing and posing in club gear before performing U-turn hours later

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      A NON-LEAGUE side have been left shell-shocked after a player left the club just hours after joining.FC United of Manchester had signed striker Bobby Grant only to see him leave for a better offer shortly after.
      Bobby Grant had signed for FC United of Manchester
      He left the club just hours later after being announced
      Grant, 33, was announced as a player for the club on social media with a picture of him wearing the team’s training wear.
      The striker even gave a two-minute interview with the Rebels’ in-house media.
      During the interview, he insisted that he “jumped at the chance” of joining the club and that he could “not wait to get going”.
      However, Grant will not be playing for the club in their upcoming fixtures in the Northern Premier League.
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      He instead opted to sign for a different club after receiving a “better offer”.
      FC United of Manchester announced the shock decision on social media.
      The club posted: “Deal off….
      “Bobby Grant contacted the club last night to state that he’s decided to sign for another club after receiving a more attractive offer yesterday evening.”
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      The Rebels still managed to win their following match against Guiseley 3-2 after a late penalty.
      The victory came without the help from Grant, who instead turned out in front of 68 fans.
      He is now playing for Litherland REMYCA FC, who play two divisions BELOW the Rebels in the North West Counties League Premier Division.
      Grant and Litherland lost their first game together as they were beaten 4-3, without the striker getting on the scoresheet.
      He is a former EFL and National League star having turned out for the likes of Wrexham, Rochdale, Scunthorpe and Fleetwood Town. More

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      Eden Hazard snubbed mammoth £1MILLION-A-WEEK Saudi transfer to retire, reveals ex-Chelsea team-mate

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      CHELSEA legend Eden Hazard retired from football despite being offered £1MILLION-A-WEEK deals by Saudi Arabian clubs, according to ex-team-mate John Obi Mikel.The Belgian, 32, announced he was hanging up his boots last month after a 16-year professional career.
      Eden Hazard announced his retirement from football last monthCredit: Getty
      John Obi Mikel has claimed Hazard rejected £1million-a-week offers from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      It came after a torrid four years at Real Madrid in which he continually picked up injuries.
      Hazard played just 76 games across four seasons for the Spanish giants as his body regularly broke down.
      Yet despite his fitness problems, it is understood he still received several lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
      This was the reason some were surprised he opted to retire rather than cash in at the end of his career.
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      But Mikel, 36, who spent five seasons alongside Hazard at Stamford Bridge, has now explained the forward’s explanation for his decision.
      Speaking on Rio Ferdinand’s Vibe With Five, he recalls Hazard telling him: “‘Should I go to Saudi Arabia, where I’m going to take a million a week, and then what? I got about two or three offers to go to Saudi Arabia.’
      “He said, ‘Mikel, I’ve got a lot of money. You know how I live my life. I don’t spend too much money. So, I have money now to live with my family and to bring up [my children].”
      Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand responded to Mikel’s revelation by insisting he has “respect” for Hazard’s choice.
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      Eden Hazard enjoyed a hugely successful 16-year professional career
      He rejected Saudi despite many of the world’s biggest stars moving to the country – including Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema.
      Hazard won two Premier League titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and two Europa Leagues at Chelsea.
      That was after he claimed a Ligue 1-Coupe de France double with Lille in 2011.
      And despite a tough time in the Spanish capital, he still finished with two LaLiga titles, a Copa del Rey and the Champions League.
      Announcing his retirement, he said: “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time.
      “After 16 years and more than 700 matches played, I have decided to end my career as a professional footballer.
      “I was able to realise my dream, I have played and had fun on many pitches around the world.
      “During my career I was lucky to meet great managers, coaches and teammates – thank you to everyone for these great times, I will miss you all.
      “I also want to thank the clubs I have played for: LOSC, Chelsea and Real Madrid; and thank the RBFA for my Belgian Selection.
      “A special thank you to my family, my friends, my advisors and the people who have been close to me in good times and bad.
      “Finally, a huge thank you to you, my fans, who have followed me for all these years and for your encouragement everywhere I have played.
      “Now is the time to enjoy my loved ones and have new experiences.See you off the field soon my friends.”
      Mikel has also lifted the lid on what Hazard was like in training during his time at Chelsea.
      He claims he was so lazy, he didn’t even bother to tie his boot laces. More

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      Newcastle set to go back in for banished PSG star Hugo Ekitike in January loan transfer despite already being snubbed

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      NEWCASTLE are preparing to table a loan bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward Hugo Ekitike, two years after the Frenchman snubbed the club.Eddie Howe’s men are seeking reinforcements in the January window amid an injury crisis at St James’ Park.
      Hugo Ekitike could swap Paris Saint-Germain for Newcastle in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      It is understood they are in the market for a centre-back, central midfielder and forward.
      Injuries to both Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson have left the Toon desperately short up front – which was evident in their 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth before the international break.
      However, Financial Fair Play regulations look set to restrict them from splashing huge sums of cash in the mid-season window.
      As a result, a loan offer for Ekitike, 21, is thought to be a move Newcastle are interested in.
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      According to The Northern Echo, the Premier League side would entertain a loan deal with an option to buy in the summer.
      It comes after Ekitike was one of several PSG stars “banished” as they trained away from the rest of the squad back in August – a group which also included Kylian Mbappe.
      Since then, the ex-Reims forward has seen just eight minutes of action this season and not featured at all since mid-August.
      But it remains to be seen whether he would agree to a move to Tyneside as he previously rejected the chance to sign for the club.
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      Reims had agreed a £33million deal with Newcastle on Deadline Day in January 2022.
      But the transfer fell through as Ekitike waited on a meeting with PSG advisor Luis Campos.
      Speaking about the decision, he said: “I had an appointment with Luis (Campos) which meant a lot for me.
      “It was not so long ago. We talked a lot, he is someone I consider enormously.
      “I wanted to come to PSG before this exchange but it convinced me even more.
      “I don’t put aside everything Newcastle did to get me to come. If I had to go abroad, I would have gone there.
      “But when PSG wants you and you’re French, you can’t refuse.”
      Ekitike joined PSG on loan in the summer of 2022, before the deal was made permanent ahead of this season for around £30m.
      He has played 33 games for the French champions, scoring four goals and providing a further four assists. More

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      Forgotten Tottenham star wanted in transfer just months after arrival after being left out in the cold by Postecoglou

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      BOLOGNA are interested in signing Tottenham forward Alejo Veliz on loan, according to reports.The Argentine joined Spurs in a £12million deal from Rosario Central in August.
      Alejo Veliz has made fleeting cameos for Tottenham’s first teamCredit: Alamy
      Veliz poses for a picture with Rodrigo BentancurCredit: Rex
      Boss Ange Postecoglou admires the 20-year-old, but in September talked down his prospects of featuring much for the first-team in the near future.
      The Aussie, 58, said: “It will be a while for him, I think. We’ve just got to let him settle, he’s come halfway around the world.
      “He’s a young guy, it’s a fairly different level. He’s one we’ll invest in in the long-term but I wouldn’t expect him to see any minutes in the first part of the season.”
      Amid numerous injuries to his team-mates Veliz has been involved, making three cameo substitute appearances in the Premier League.
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      The Argentina Under-20 international is attracting loan interest ahead of the January transfer window.
      According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, Serie A side Bologna could launch a loan offer for the forward.
      The Italians are seeking an alternative to former Bayern Munich ace Joshua Zirkzee.
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      While forward Sydney van Hooijdonk has been linked with a move away from Bologna, with Veliz a potential replacement.
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      With first team appearances hard to come by, Veliz has featured for Spurs’ Under-21 side.
      He played in two of their EFL Trophy matches, scoring in a 3-1 defeat at Peterborough.
      Tottenham have relied on Son Heung-min and Richarlison up front this term.
      They have recently been linked with making a January swoop for Feyenoord ace Santiago Gimenez.
      Veliz has appeared for Spurs’ Under-21s in the EFL TrophyCredit: Rex More