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      Burnley line up £15m Marseille and Senegal star as Kompany looks for reinforcements in transfer window

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      BURNLEY are keen to do  a £15million deal with Marseille for their midfield destroyer Pape Gueye.Boss Vincent Kompany’s scouts picked out the Senegal international as one who could boost their fight to beat the drop.
      Pape Gueye is set to leave Olympique Marseille – with Burnley interestedCredit: Getty
      The French club will sell Gueye, 24, who wants to play in the Premier League — as we revealed last week.
      Kompany hopes to be backed to bring in new players next month after a signing spree in the last window.
      Gueye wants a second crack at the Premier League after his first ended without him kicking a ball.
      He was signed by Watford from Le Havre three years ago.
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      But he left immediately for Marseille after being unhappy with his terms at the Hornets.
      And there was also a dispute with Watford over who was his agent.
      Now English clubs have again been alerted to his availability.
      Gueye has played just once this season for Marseille and spent the second half of last term on loan at Sevilla.
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      But new Marseille boss Gennaro Gattuso does not fancy him.
      And predecessor Marcelino also left Gueye out of his starting XI.
      However, any move for the midfielder could be complicated by his international duties.
      Gueye is a 17-time Senegal international and may be called up for their AFCON campaign in January. More

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      Man City join £60m Joao Palhinha transfer battle with Liverpool and Bayern as Kalvin Phillips heads towards exit

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is ready to join the battle of the big guns to sign up £60million-rated Fulham kingpin Joao Palhinha.Bayern Munich and Liverpool are both keen on the Portuguese holding midfielder, who is having a stellar season.
      Manchester City joined the bidding war for Fulham star Joao PalhinhaCredit: Rex
      Man City star Kalvin Phillips could be on his way out of the EtihadCredit: Getty
      Man City boss Pep Guardiola has joined the bidding war against Liverpool and Bayern MunichCredit: Rex
      But Guardiola is also an admirer and thinks Palhinha, 28, would be a perfect addition to his all-star Manchester City cast.
      And if he turns his interest into a successful bid in January, that could see Kalvin Phillips heading for the exit.
      Juventus are keen to take him on loan for the rest of the season, while ironically Fulham were knocked back after showing interest last summer.
      Phillips was determined to stay and fight for his place at the Etihad but is equally aware that he needs more action to protect his England chances for next year’s Euros.
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      That could signal a renewed bid by Fulham.
      Guardiola has also considered Fluminense’s £30m-rated star Andre.
      He will get a first-hand look at the Brazilian, 22, at the Club World Championship in Saudi Arabia this week.
      Palhinha joined Fulham last year following a £20million deal with Sporting Lisbon.
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      Since his arrival, the Portugal international has amassed a total of six goals and one assist in 56 appearances.
      The 28-year-old continues to stand out this season with two goals and one assist in 16 appearances across all competitions.
      The Portuguese ace looks open for a new challenge having almost joined Bayern on transfer deadline day last summer by flying to Germany and even undergoing a medical.
      However, time ran out as Fulham refused to sell having not been able to find a suitable replacement. More

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      Banished Nottingham Forest star Joe Worrall could be handed transfer lifeline by Man Utd legend in January

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      MIDDLESBROUGH are ready to make an initial offer to sign Nottingham Forest’s out-of-favour centre-half Joe Worrall.Championship side Boro want to sign Worrall on loan and possibly turn that into a full-time deal if they win promotion to the Prem.
      Nottingham Forest ace Joe Worrall may move in the January transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Worrall is targeted by Middlesbrough after falling out of favour at Nottingham ForestCredit: Alamy
      Worrall, 26, signed a new deal recently — but is no longer in the Forest side and could be squeezed out in January with Middlesbrough manager and Manchester United hero Michael Carrick interested.
      And City Ground defender Scott McKenna, 27,  will also be looking for a new home after his lack of game time recently as the Scotland star wants to be sharp for Euro 2024.
      Worrall and McKenna are believed to have been told to train on different pitches from the remainder of the first team.
      The defenders have also been instructed to arrive for training at a different time from their team-mates.
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      Recent reports have also suggested both centre-backs have been “banished” from the first team.
      However, the decision to axe them is not said to be related to any behavioural issues or rows.
      Both Worrall and McKenna were key players in Forest’s promotion to the Premier League in 2022.
      They both helped end the Tricky Trees’ 23-year absence from the Premier League when they won the 2022 Championship play-off final at Wembley against Huddersfield.
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      But the last two matches against Wolves and Tottenham, Forest manager Steve Cooper has opted for a back-three consisted of Murillo, Willy Boly and Moussa Niakhate.
      Meanwhile, Forest will let keeper George Shelvey, 22,  go out on loan for experience. More

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      Sheffield United could re-sign Iliman Ndiaye in loan transfer with star out of favour at Marseille

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      ILIMAN NDIAYE struggling to get a game at Marseille is putting Prem clubs on alert for a loan bid.The Senegal forward, 23, moved from Sheffield United in the summer but has started only eight times in Ligue Un.
      Iliman Ndiaye is wanted by three Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Blades are among those keeping an eye on his situation in France but others including Crystal Palace and Everton are also keen.
      Ndiaye, 23, was signed by Marseille for a reported fee of £20million.
      But he has only scored once for the Ligue Un side, who could be prepared to cut their losses.
      The striker made a name for himself at Blades and was a key part of Paul Heckingbottom’s promotion winning side last season.
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      He scored 22 goals in 88 games for Sheffield United including 14 in the Championship last season as his side clinched second spot.
      Meanwhile Marseille are reportedly keen on strengthening their squad by signing Arsenal star Fabio Vieira.
      The Portuguese has failed to win a regular spot in Mikel Arteta’s starting line-up since his move from Porto last year.
      Marseille and Arsenal have a history of doing business together with the likes of Matteo Guendouzi, William Saliba and Nuno Tavares all moving between the clubs.
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      Everton were linked with a move for Ndiaye earlier this year prior to his switch to France.
      The likes of Newcastle and West Ham are also believed to have sent scouts to watch him in the past. More

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      West Ham line up double transfer for 6ft6in ex-Dortmund defender and Ligue 1 striker but may have to sell to buy

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      WEST HAM are checking on Stuttgart’s French defender Dan-Axel Zagadou — and could move out Nayef Aguerd.Hammers manager David Moyes has sent his spies to look at the 6ft 6in centre-half in case Aguerd leaves in the January window.
      West Ham want Stuttgart centre-back Dan-Axel ZagadouCredit: Rex
      David Moyes is also eyeing Montpellier striker Akor AdamsCredit: AFP
      West Ham may have to sell to buy with Lyon keen on Nayef AguerdCredit: Getty
      The Moroccan is finding the physical side of the Premier League difficult — but Moyes has faith in the 27-year-old.
      Lyon are keen on a loan-to-buy deal and that would happen if Moyes found a replacement in time.
      Zagadou, 24, was on the West Ham watchlist a year ago when he was with Borussia Dortmund.
      West Ham have also put Montpellier striker Akor Adams on their transfer shortlist.
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      Adams, 23, has scored seven times in 15 Ligue 1 games since joining the French club last summer.
      The former Nigeria U-20 international is tall, powerful and a good finisher but also works hard off the ball, making him a good fit for the Hammers.
      Adams spent five years in Norway with second-tier Sogndal and top-flight side Lillestrom.
      Moyes has played down expectations of transfers next month but if they decide to do business, a striker is the top priority.
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      Michail Antonio hurt his knee on international duty with Jamaica in November.
      But the ligament problem was not as serious as first feared and any move for a new centre-forward will depend in part on how quickly he can recover.
      The Hammers could also bolster their defence with the addition of Chelsea outcast Ian Maatsen.
      Maatsen impressed on loan at Burnley in the Championship last season and the Clarets had a £30million bid rejected in the summer. More

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      Real Madrid ‘discover Erling Haaland’s transfer release clause’ as club set Kylian Mbappe strict deadline over move

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      REAL MADRID are still interested in signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, according to reports.Los Blancos have been monitoring the Norway international for several years.
      Real Madrid are still interested in signing Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      Los Blancos have given Kylian Mbappe until mid-January to decide whether or not he wants to joinCredit: Getty
      They attempted to sign him from Borussia Dortmund last summer, but City won the transfer race.
      Haaland enjoyed a record-breaking first season in England, winning the treble with Pep Guardiola’s side.
      He also scored the most goals in a single Premier League campaign, surpassing Andy Cole and Alan Shearer.
      The striker’s incredible form has intensified interest from elsewhere, with Real Madrid now exploring the possibility of a transfer.
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      And according to Spanish outlet AS, the LaLiga giants are already aware of his release clause.
      Haaland allegedly has a £171.6million (€200m) release clause in his contract that will become active next year.
      However, the value of the clause is set to decrease in every transfer window beyond 2024 until his contract expires in 2027.
      Real Madrid are also keeping a close eye on Kylian Mbappe’s current situation at Paris Saint-Germain.
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      Haaland is enjoying another promising campaign with Man City
      Mbappe is currently the top goalscorer in Ligue 1
      Mbappe’s deal expires in June, but he could decide to trigger a one-year extension.
      The Frenchman is yet to make a decision on his future, but AS report that Real Madrid want an answer by January 15.
      Los Blancos will have the chance to open talks with Mbappe next month regarding a potential free transfer.
      Should the forward green-light a move, Real Madrid intend to act quickly by handing his agent a contract proposal.
      The La Liga giants attempted to sign Mbappe in 2022, but he shocked the world by penning a two-year extension with PSG instead.
      He also turned down a world-record offer from Al-Hilal this summer after the Saudi Pro League side had a £259million bid accepted. More

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      Liverpool legend Dirk Kuyt reveals he snubbed deadline day Premier League transfer a year before Anfield move

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      DIRK Kuyt has revealed he snubbed a move on deadline day to a Premier League club before he became a Liverpool legend.Kuyt, now 43, was signed by the Reds for a fee of around £9million in 2006.
      Liverpool’s Dirk Kuyt was a cult hero at AnfieldCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Kuyt, who is now a coach, revealed he could have joined Spurs insteadCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      However, a year before he could have been turning out for a different club.
      The Dutch forward claimed that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy tried to convince him to join Spurs.
      Levy made the call on transfer deadline day, and urged him to make the switch.
      But Kuyt decided against the move because he didn’t want to leave Feyenoord without a replacement.
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      One year before I left for Liverpool, I was able to go to Tottenham Hotspur on the last day of the transfer market”, Kuyt told the KieftJansenEgmondGijp podcast.
      “Spurs chairman Daniel Levy called, he wanted me.
      “I thought that was a very strange moment to leave Feyenoord behind. Leaving Feyenoord without a striker, albeit with a bag of money.
      “Then [agent] Rob Jansen and I decided together not to do that.”
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      Kuyt played for Liverpool until 2012, appearing 286 times and scoring 71 goals.
      He quickly became a fans’ favourite because of his work ethic.
      However, his stay at Liverpool wasn’t trophy-laden – winning just the EFL Cup.
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      He left for Fenerbahce, where he won the league and became a hero in Turkey.
      Kuyt spent his final playing years back at Feyenoord, helping the club win the Eredevisie in his last season as a professional.
      Today, he is still in football – and is the current boss of Turkish Super Lig side Konyaspor. More

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      Jesse Lingard was offered FOUR-YEAR deals by two Premier League clubs but picked Nottingham Forest and now unemployed

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      JESSE LINGARD rejected TWO Premier League offers before joining Nottingham Forest last year, according to reports.After being released by Manchester United at the end of the 2021/22 season, Lingard was linked with a return to West Ham – where he had enjoyed an impressive loan spell.
      Jesse Lingard struggled during his one season at Nottingham ForestCredit: EPA
      However, he ended up joining newly-promoted Forest on a lucrative one-year deal.
      Now The Athletic have revealed he turned down a pair of four-year contracts from Newcastle and Fulham.
      And his decision to reject them in favour of Forest proved to be a poor one.
      Lingard, 31, registered just two goals and two assists in 20 matches.
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      All four of those goal involvements came in the Carabao Cup as Forest narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League with a 16th place finish.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle secured a Champions League spot, while Fulham also earned themselves a place in the top half.
      Lingard was released by Forest in the summer after a dismal spell at the City Ground.
      And after six months as a free agent, he remains without a club.
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      Lingard’s move to the City Ground did not work out
      After training with West Ham, he turned his back on a move to the London Stadium to jet off to Saudi Arabia.
      Lingard began getting in shape with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq, before they opted against offering him a contract.
      Earlier this month, he shared a video showing he is continuing to train while he searches for a club. More