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      Chelsea set to hijack Man Utd’s transfer move for Antonio Silva but told they will have to pay £87m release clause

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      CHELSEA are eyeing a move for Benfica’s Antonio Silva after scouting the defender.The 20-year-old is a target for the Blues as they look to bolster their defensive options this month.
      Chelsea want to hijack Manchester United’s move for Antonio SilvaCredit: Getty
      Silva was watched by Chelsea during Benfica’s 3-0 win over Famalicao on Friday, having been scouted by the club for several weeks.
      SunSport understand that the West London club see Silva as a potential new pillar in their defence.
      Recent signings Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile have failed to establish themselves since arriving at Stamford Bridge.
      Meanwhile, veteran defender Thiago Silva will turn 40 next season and could still leave when his contract expires in the summer.
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      As a result, Chelsea are now hoping to beat Manchester United and Liverpool to the signing of Silva.
      Talks have already taken place with Benfica, with an initial £52million proposal including Armando Broja rejected by the Portuguese side.
      Chelsea have instead been told they must meet Silva’s £87million release clause in order to sign him.
      The Portugal international has also been linked with United already this season.
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      According to reports, the Red Devils have made the defender their number one summer transfer target.
      Silva, who came through Benfica’s academy, has over three years remaining on his contract.
      At 20, he has already made 67 senior appearances, scoring six goals from defence, with 23 of those matches coming this term.
      The youngster has also won seven caps for Portugal and was a member of their 2022 World Cup squad. More

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      Eric Dier ‘targeted by Premier League rivals for shock January transfer with Tottenham to sign replacement THIS WEEK’

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      WEST HAM are reportedly keen on signing Eric Dier from Tottenham, who have already identified a new centre-back to replace him this week.Ange Postecoglou’s side are in advanced talks with Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin.
      West Ham are targeting Spur’s Eric DierCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are set to sign Dier’s replacement Genoa’s Radu Dragusin this weekCredit: AP
      Spurs outcast Dier has started just one match in all competitions this season – a 2-1 defeat against Wolves in November.
      Despite centre-back Mickey van de Ven out injured with a hamstring issue, 29-year-old Dier has still struggled for game time.
      Postecoglou has chosen to rely on full-backs Emerson Royal and Ben Davies in a central role with the English defender still out of the picture.
      According to ESPN, Dier has been told he can find a new club this month as his Tottenham contract is set to expire this summer.
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      And David Moyes’ Hammers are among the clubs monitoring the defender alongside his old side Sporting Lisbon.
      West Ham are keen to sign another defender as Angelo Ogbonna, who turns 36 in May, is edging the end of his career with his contract set to expire in the summer.
      Fabrizio Romano confirmed Spurs’ upcoming deal with 21-year-old Dragusin to happen this week, meaning the England international could be shown the exit door sooner than expected.
      The transfer guru tweeted: “Radu Dragusin has accepted all details of Tottenham contract proposal as personal terms have been agreed, as revealed last week.
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      “Despite public statements on new deal, he’s now waiting for Spurs. Spurs and Genoa remain in talks to get the deal done very soon.”
      Dier arrived at Spurs in 2014 on a £4million transfer after spending his youth and early senior career at Sporting.
      Since he arrived in North London he has made over 365 appearances for the club.
      If Dier has hopes of reaching Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad for Germany this summer he will need to pick up more playing time.
      The England star has 49 caps for the Three Lions featuring in the Euro 2016 squad and 2018 and 2022 World Cup team. More

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      Man Utd ‘joined by Chelsea in Jean-Clair Todibo transfer race but top Premier League rivals pull out of race’

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      CHELSEA are now competing alongside Manchester United to sign Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, a report claims.But Premier League rivals Tottenham have pulled out of the race to sign the French centre-back.
      Chelsea join Manchester United in the race to sign Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo
      Tottenham have pulled out of their efforts to sign centre-back TodiboCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are desperate to recruit a new centre-back as Mauricio Pochettino is looking to bolster his defensive options amid the club’s injury crisis.
      Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah are both currently sidelined, while full-backs Reece James, Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell are all out of action with injuries. 
      According to reporter Fabrizio Romano, the Blues join Man Utd in the race to sign 23-year-old Todibo.
      But the two clubs will no longer have to face Tottenham as the report claims the deal has “collapsed” between the North London club and the Ligue 1 star.
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      Tottenham tried to grab the two-cap France international but they could not agree on a move and are now forced to look elsewhere.
      Spurs were desperate to sign Todibo this month as they needed a centre-back after Cristian Romero’s Christmas Eve injury blow.
      The transfer guru confirmed Ange Postecoglou’s side may have already moved on as they have agreed on “personal terms to sign Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin”.
      Meanwhile, Todibo is valued at £35m with his contract set to expire in 2027, having arrived at Nice from Barcelona in 2021. 
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      He has started fourteen games this term having also made 46 appearances last season for Nice across all competitions. 
      With Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s recent 25 per cent takeover of United, he is keen on finding new stars to help Erik ten Hag’s struggling side.
      And his other football investment Nice, which is owned by his company INEOS, could swiftly line United up with Todibo’s signature. More

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      Former Man City star ‘set for shock Premier League return’ to rivals after starring in Bundesliga

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      KO ITAKURA is reportedly set for a Premier League return with Liverpool and Tottenham reportedly interested in the Borussia Monchengladbach star.The former Manchester City centre-back has caught the attention of the Premier League again after his impressive spell in the Bundesliga.
      Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach’s Ko ItakuraCredit: Getty
      Itakura joined Monchengladbach for £4million during the summer of 2022 after helping former side Schalke get promoted to the Bundesliga.
      The Japanese star has since made 34 appearances for Monchengladbach.
      And in August last year, the 26-year-old won the club’s Player of the Month award.
      But according to reporter Fabrizio Romano Itakura is “one to watch in 2024 as top clubs are monitoring Japanese CB.”
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      The transfer guru added that Liverpool “have sent their scouts multiple times to follow Itakura’s performances”.
      And Ange Postecoglou is “monitoring” the defender who he also eyed up while managing at his former club Celtic.
      The ex-City star, who never played for Pep Guardiola’s side, is still tied to the German club until 2026.
      And Romano confirmed his “release clause is NOT valid in January.”
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      Itakura is currently valued at £13million according to Transfermarkt.
      In January 2019, he joined City but was immediately loaned to Eredivisie club Groningen until the summer of 2021 before heading to then tier two side Schalke.
      The 21-cap Japan international can play both in centre-back and defensive midfielder positions which could suit Jurgen Klopp as Joel Matip and Stefan Bajcetic are out with injuries.
      Postecoglou’s side need defensive reinforcement after losing Cristian Romero to a hamstring injury on Christmas Eve to add to Spurs’ injury crisis. More

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      Birmingham to approach Steve Cooper to replace Wayne Rooney following his sacking but know it’ll be a short conversation

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      BIRMINGHAM CITY will approach Steve Cooper as their first port of call after sacking Wayne Rooney.However they accept it is likely to be a short conversation and they face an uphill battle to convince the former Nottingham Forest boss to turn his back on a possible rapid return to the Premier League.
      Birmingham are set to approach ex-Nottingham Forest manager Steve CooperCredit: Getty
      Wayne Rooney was sacked on Tuesday after just two wins from 15 games in chargeCredit: Getty
      Blues CEO Garry Cook dusted himself down on Tuesday and started the recruiting process – again – 13 weeks after he pinned his hopes on Rooney.
      A call to Welshman Cooper heads his “To do list,” after the Roo Revolution bombed spectacularly, with Ralph Hasenhuttl, Reims head coach Will Still, Jesse Marsch, Paul Heckingbottom and England Under-21 head coach Lee Carsley also being considered.
      Former Manchester United and England icon Rooney was axed shortly after his side crashed 3-0 to Leeds United on New Year’s Day.
      A club statement confirmed: “Birmingham City has today parted company with Manager, Wayne Rooney, and First Team Coach, Carl Robinson.
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      “Despite their best efforts, results have not met the expectations that were made clear at the outset. Therefore, the Board feels that a change in management is in the best interests of the Football Club.
      “The Board would like to place on record their sincere thanks to Wayne and Carl for all of their efforts.”
      Chief Executive Officer, Garry Cook, commented: “Unfortunately, Wayne’s time with us did not go as planned and we have decided to move in a different direction.
      “The search for a successor begins with immediate effect.
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      “We are committed to doing what is necessary to bring success to St. Andrew’s.”
      Rooney, 38, was only appointed at St. Andrew’s in mid-October, on a three-and-a-half-year deal, with Birmingham sitting sixth in the play-off places.
      He was tasked with implementing: “No fear football,” and a possession-based style of play.
      However, he won just two of 15 matches in charge and left with Birmingham languishing 20th in the Championship, just six points off the drop zone after 26 matches.
      Rooney failed to win over a sceptical group of players, who were relieved to discover he had been axed when they arrived for training.
      On Tuesday, Roo vowed to rebuild his shattered reputation and revealed he would take a break with his family before returning to management.
      “Football is a results business – and I recognise they have not been at the level I wanted them to be,” he confessed in a statement.
      “However, time is the most precious commodity a manager requires and I do not believe 13 weeks was sufficient to oversee the changes that were needed.
      “Personally, it will take me some time to get over this setback.
      “I have been involved in professional football, as either a player or manager, since I was 16.
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      “Now, I plan to take some time with my family as I prepare for the next opportunity in my journey as a manager.”
      Professional Development Coach, Steve Spooner, will take temporary charge of Blues for Saturday’s FA Cup tie at Hull City. More

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      Forgotten Chelsea star ‘to have Premier League loan RIPPED UP as Newcastle enter race for January transfer swoop’

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      NEWCASTLE reportedly are keen to sign Chelsea’s Andrey Santos – whose loan contract at Nottingham Forest is set to be ripped up.Eddie Howe is on a mission to solve the Magpie’s struggles after suffering four defeats in their last five games.
      Newcastle are keen to sign midfielder Andrey SantosCredit: Getty
      Santos’ loan contract at Nottingham Forest is set to be ripped up by the BluesCredit: Getty
      Santos, 19, has failed to make an impact at the City Ground since his move from Chelsea at the start of term.
      The Brazilian midfielder cost the Blues £11million last January from Vasco Da Gama.
      But the midfielder was sent out on loan to Nottingham to earn more game time this term.
      However, he has only made two appearances for Forest and the Blues are not happy as they are expected to cut his contract this month, Nizaar Kinsella from Standard Sport claims.
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      And despite a “huge competition” of midfielders at Chelsea from Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Romeo Lavia and Lesley Ugochukwu, the youngster could return.
      As CaughtOffSide’s Ben Jacobs reported, “The Blues can break the loan arrangement should Santos fail to reach a certain number of appearances by January”.
      And Jacobs claimed Newcastle have reignited their interest in Santos.
      The Rio de Janeiro-born star was strongly linked with a move to St James’ Park before he made the switch to Stamford Bridge in 2023.
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      After losing 4-2 to Liverpool on Monday night, Howe’s side has been sliding down the Premier League standings in the past few weeks.
      The Magpie’s interest in Santos is said to be “long-standing” and the Englishman could do with midfield reinforcement as Sandro Tonali is suspended until next season.
      Newcastle has also been linked with forgotten Manchester City star Kalvin Phillips, who only has two starts for the European champions since joining for £45million 18 months ago. More

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      Vladimir Coufal’s agent slams West Ham and reveals defender is ‘NOT happy’ with new contract

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      VLADIMIR COUFAL’S agent has hit out at West Ham for not giving the defender a pay rise this season.SunSport revealed on Monday that the right-back was considering his future at the London Stadium due to his contract situation.
      Vladimir Coufal’s agent has slammed West Ham’s new contract extension for the starCredit: Alamy
      West Ham have extended his current deal, which was due to expire in the summer, by another year after activating an option in the contract.
      But the 31-year-old’s representative, Karol Kisel, says the Czech Republic international “deserves better”, calling for a longer deal on bigger money.
      Speaking to Czech site inFotbalu, Kisel said: “Cuf certainly deserves a better salary from the club and a new, improved, longer-term contract for his long-term performances in the West Ham jersey, in addition to the title in the Conference League.
      “So far, even after negotiations, West Ham’s management sees it differently and has only exercised the option of a one-year extension.
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      “Cuf is not happy about it as we expected a better offer.”
      West Ham yesterday confirmed that Coufal’s close friend and compatriot, Tomas Soucek, had agreed a new deal until 2027 on improved terms.
      Coufal has made 132 appearances for the Hammers since his bargain £5million signing from Slavia Prague in 2020, helping the club win their first trophy for 43 years, the Europa Conference League, in his home country last June.
      Had West Ham not taken up the option to extend his contract, Coufal would have been able to discuss terms with overseas clubs ahead of a free transfer in the summer from this week.
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      Meanwhile, West Ham are waiting on the results of a scan on Mohammed Kudus after he picked up a hamstring injury in the win over Arsenal.
      Kudus would have missed the Premier League clash with Brighton regardless of injury as he was set to join up with Ghana in preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations.
      The expectation is that the former Ajax winger will still be able to take part in the tournament, although he has been delayed in joining up with Chris Hughton’s squad. More

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      Five jobs Wayne Rooney could go for next including Salford to become Class of 92’s manager after Birmingham sacking

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      WAYNE ROONEY is now looking for a new job after being sacked by Birmingham City.The England and Manchester United legend has endured an absolute nightmare since he took charge of the Blues when they were sitting in the play-off spots in October.
      Wayne Rooney is looking for a new job after being sacked by Birmingham CityCredit: Alamy
      The 38-year-old endured a nightmare spell at St Andrew’s and won just twiceCredit: Getty
      The 38-year-old won just two of his 15 matches in charge after replacing John Eustace.
      That poor run saw Birmingham plummet from sixth to 20th in the Championship.
      Yesterday’s 3-0 defeat to Leeds proved to be the final straw for Brum’s American owners, including NFL icon Tom Brady, as they confirmed Rooney’s departure this morning.
      And now the former Derby County and DC United boss has found himself unemployed with his reputation as a manager taking another huge hit after the ill-fated stint at St Andrew’s.
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      After guiding Derby to safety in his first season in charge, he still won plaudits the following year when they were relegated from the Championship amid turmoil off the pitch.
      Rooney resigned after they dropped to League One and went on to join MLS side DC United, who he played for towards the end of his iconic career.
      But he struggled to make much of an impact in America as he racked up just 13 wins and 26 defeats from his 52 games at the helm.
      And even though he is undoubtedly still a huge name in the game, his record in the dug-out suggests that he would be a massive gamble for any potential employers.
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      However, there may still be a few options on the table for Wazza, and here are five possible jobs for him that could help the ex-striker transform his reputation:
      SALFORD CITY
      The League Two club are owned by his former Manchester United team-mates Nicky Butt, David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Gary and brother Phil Neville.
      Salford enjoyed four promotions in five years after the Class of ‘92 bought them with money man and majority shareholder Peter Lim in 2014.
      However, their dream of reaching the Premier League is in danger of imploding as they remain stuck in the fourth tier and they responded to their recent woes by sacking Neil Wood following the 5-1 defeat by Tranmere on Boxing Day.
      A number of names have already been mentioned as potential successors, but Rooney could land himself a new job fast if he decides to go for it and try and work for his pals.
      INTER MIAMI
      Beckham also owns MLS side Inter Miami and has enjoyed great success since the arrival of Lionel Messi in attack.
      Golden Balls previously employed close mate Phil Neville as manager, but he sacked him in June and replaced him with Gerardo Martino.
      They have been on a great run since, but should Becks opt to perform an old England friends act, then Rooney may have an opportunity to go back to the MLS.
      SAUDI ARABIA
      A huge array of big-name players and managers have moved to the mega-rich Saudi Pro League over the past 12 months.
      And the opportunity to employ another legendary figure in Rooney may prove to be an attractive option for one of their clubs as they look to continue establishing the league.
      ENGLAND
      A bit of a long-shot, but with Gareth Southgate expected to depart after this summer’s Euros, the England job could soon become available.
      With no obvious candidates out there to come in, Rooney could attempt to convince FA chiefs to take a punt on him.
      He already has plenty of experience on the international stage and assured his place in the history books by surpassing Sir Bobby Charlton’s Three Lions scoring record while captaining our country – a figure since surpassed by Harry Kane.
      And for anyone doubting him, Wazza could point out that Southgate’s only experience at club level before he got the gig was at Middlesbrough, where he suffered relegation from the Premier League.  
      MANCHESTER UNITED
      Perhaps an even bigger long-shot than the England one.
      But he knows the club inside and out after an epic 13-year playing career at Old Trafford that resulted in him winning the lot under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe has finally completed his deal to purchase 25 per cent of United, and with pressure continuing to mount on Erik ten Hag, the new chiefs could opt for a change in the dug-out.
      And it is not as if bad managerial records at other clubs has put United off in the past given Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s recent spell in charge. More