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      Mauricio Pochettino will NOT decide on Chelsea transfers in January with board keen for boss to ‘focus on coaching’

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      CHELSEA manager Mauricio Pochettino will not have influence in the club’s transfer activity this January.The Blues have already spent over £1billion in the last three transfer windows after owner Todd Boehly took over in the summer last year.
      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will have no influence on January transfersCredit: Getty
      According to transfer insider David Ornstein, the West Londoners will go back in the next market for more reinforcement.
      This time Chelsea are hoping to sign an “elite” striker but may have to opt for a versatile forward that can spearhead the attack instead.
      However, recruitment will be handled exclusively by co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart with support from Boehly.
      Pochettino will have “an input” but very limited as he won’t even be able to veto Winstanley and Stewart’s choices.
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      That is because the Chelsea hierarchy want the Argentine tactician to focus on coaching the team after a turbulent start to the season.
      Pochettino’s side has already been linked with the likes of Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Brighton’s Evan Ferguson and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface.
      However, the ex-Tottenham manager is also set to welcome Christopher Nkunku back from knee injury for the second half of the season.
      Ornstein wrote for The Athletic: “Lautaro Martinez, Benjamin Sesko, Evan Ferguson and Victor Boniface are mentioned to me a lot by people who work in recruitment.
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      “The demand continues to outstrip the supply. It’s not absolutely guaranteed that clubs such as Chelsea end up signing a pure No 9… Maybe they instead go for a more flexible forward who can contribute goals.
      “Chelsea also have Christopher Nkunku coming back, although they will probably lose Nicolas Jackson to the AFCON.
      “Their recruitment will be led by co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart, with support from the owners.
      “My understanding is that Mauricio Pochettino will have an input but that’s about it; no veto, increased power or anything like that.
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      Pochettino will have some input but no power or veto on Chelsea transfersCredit: Rex
      “Chelsea want him to focus on coaching the team and despite some of their results so far this season, I think he’s showing promising signs and will do a really good job.
      “There is a very good chance they will recruit somebody in attack this January and if it’s going to be a No9 the idea would be for it to be an elite one, because they already have Jackson and Armando Broja who will continue to develop.
      “It’s clear they need more potency up front if they are to start scoring more goals, so you can understand why they’re looking to the market.” More

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      Man Utd outcast Anthony Martial wanted by Inter Milan on free transfer to replace former Red Devils target

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      INTER MILAN are on the hunt for a forward and are eyeing up Manchester United outcast Anthony Martial, a report claims.After eight years at the Red Devils, the Frenchman seems to be in his final stages at Old Trafford and he could be sold on a free transfer in January.
      Anthony Martial is lined up for a move to Inter MilanCredit: Alamy
      Martial is set to replace former Manchester United target Marko ArnautovicCredit: Reuters
      Martial, 27, has been struggling for game time this term having only played 220 minutes in the league.
      With hopes of landing a place in the French squad for Euro 2024 he will need to secure more appearances.
      And a move to Serie A side Inter Milan could do the trick.
      According to Calciomercato, Inter are ready to make a move on the forward as they aim to replace Marko Arnautovic.
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      The Austrian striker returned to Milan in the summer after 13 years but has unfortunately been sidelined with a hamstring injury.
      Inter’s owner Giuseppe Marotta does not want to gamble with the 34-year-old’s fitness any more and is ready to make a move for Martial.
      The report claims, the chief might secure the Frenchman on a free transfer as United could first accept a loan deal and then £10.5 million for a permanent signing.
      Man Utd had their eyes on Arnautovic last summer but had a £7.6m bid rejected for the ex-West Ham star.
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      Meanwhile,Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to complete his £1.3bn buy-in for a 25 per cent stake of the Red Devils on Monday.
      The British billionaire is prepared to offload players as he cracks down on how the club have blown £1.4billion on transfers in the last decade.
      This includes Martial who arrived in 2015 from Monaco for £36million.
      The French international’s contract is up at the end of the season and it is uncertain whether a renewal will be offered.
      In the last three years, only 15 goals have been scored between leagues and cups and between Manchester and Martial’s loan at Sevilla. More

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      Tottenham ‘set to raid Premier League rivals in surprise transfer’ after Micky van de Ven ruled out by injury until 2024

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      TOTTENHAM are set to raid rivals Bournemouth for Lloyd Kelly again as they await Micky van de Ven’s return, a report claims.Ange Postecoglou is set to replace the left-back as the Dutchman has been ruled out with a hamstring injury until 2024.
      Micky van de Ven is set for the sidelines until 2024 with a hamstring injuryCredit: Getty
      Spurs are set to reignite their interest with Bournemouth’s Lloyd KellyCredit: Alamy
      Postecoglou is desperate to find a defensive replacement as their summer signing Van de Ven pulled up with a serious-looking hamstring injury in Monday’s 4-1 defeat to Chelsea.
      The Dutch international is set for a scan once the swelling has gone down before the club decides on his expected return.
      Meanwhile, Spurs centre-back Cristian Romero is suspended for the next three games after being shown the red card.
      This has left the Aussie with Eric Dier and 18-year-old Ashley Phillips as his defensive options.
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      According to the Standard, Tottenham are set to reignite their interest in Kelly who was a deadline day target in the summer.
      The North London club saw a £20million bid turned down by Premier League rivals Bournemouth.
      The 25-year-old is out of contract next summer and should be available at a discounted price.
      Spurs coach Matt Wells who looks after the first team’s defensive players worked with Kelly at Bournemouth and the report claims he is understood to be “an admirer” of the star.
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      The left-footed former England Under-21 international can cover left-back and seems like a great fit for Posteceoglou’s side.
      Kelly joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in a £13million switch in 2019.
      And he has since played 124 times for the Cherries, helping them to promotion from the Championship in 2022.
      But to pave the way for the centre-back Spurs are hoping to cash in on Dier in the January transfer window – who has appeared just one this term.
      This is despite the 29-year-old delivering an impressive performance against the Blues, in which he unluckily had a goal disallowed by VAR for being offside. More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe could sack THREE Man Utd chiefs including CEO Richard Arnold when he takes over club on Monday

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE could swing the axe on THREE senior Manchester United chiefs after his £1.3bn buy-in is complete. Ratcliffe is set to take over 25 per cent stake of United on Monday.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to know how Man Utd have blown £1.4bn in the transfer marketCredit: AFP
      CEO Richard Arnold’s job is in jeopardyCredit: PA
      The British billionaire will immediately control United’s football operations as the Glazer family take a back seat.
      Ratcliffe, 71, is already planning a massive overhaul of the club’s player scouting and acquisition network.
      And that means the jobs of CEO Richard Arnold, football director John Murtough and director of football operations David Harrison are all at risk.
      Harrison was only appointed in February.
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      But Ratcliffe is concerned how the trio have continued to oversee a succession of expensive purchases following the departure of previous chief Ed Woodward.
      In the last decade following Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement, United have spent a whopping £1.4bn on players.
      And lifelong United supporter Ratcliffe is stunned so much has been spent in exchange for so little success.
      During that time, Old Trafford chiefs have coughed millions on a number of flops.
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      That includes a club record £89m for Paul Pogba, £85.5m on Antony, £75m on Romelu Lukaku, £73m on Jadon Sancho, £59.7m on Angel Di Maria, £44.5m on Anthony Martial and £35m on Donny van de Beek.
      But United haven’t won the title since 2013 and have banked just one FA Cup, two League Cups and a Europa League title since Fergie won 28 major trophies during his glittering reign.
      Erik ten Hag has spent £374m in initial fees since taking charge.
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      But Ratcliffe accepts the Dutchman has credit in the bank following last season’s third-place league finish and Carabao Cup success.
      He also concedes Ten Hag was brought in 18 months ago on the back of a succession of failures before him – David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.
      Ratcliffe has held discussions with co-chairman Joel Glazer over United’s whole football structure.
      The self-made Ineos chemicals billionaire has made it clear he will focus on this side of the operation and his buy-in is expected to spark a series of new appointments.
      Brazilian Anthony – who only arrived in the summer – outcast Sancho and Martial are in line to be dumped in January.
      Brazilian Anthony and outcast Sancho are in line to be dumped in JanuaryCredit: Getty More

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      Mason Greenwood ‘watched by transfer guru lined up for Man Utd job by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’ as he helps Getafe to huge win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Paul Mitchell was spotted at the stands during the LaLiga clash between Mason Greenwood’s Getafe and Cadiz.Mitchell is one of the world’s most famous and successful sporting directors, who has been credited with scouting some of the world’s best young talent.
      Paul Mitchell watched Manchester United loanee Mason Greenwood in action against GetafeCredit: Rex
      Famous director of football Mitchell has been linked with Man UtdCredit: AFP
      The 42-year-old is currently on high demand after leaving Monaco last month.
      The Mancunian has been linked with a move to United as part of a management shake-up if Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes his 25 per cent takeover and takes control of football operations.
      The ex-Southampton and Tottenham chief recently moved back to his native North West, fuelling talk that the Red Devils would be his next port of call.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, Mitchell – who is still a free agent – was seen at the stands of the Coliseum on Monday watching Getafe beat Cadiz 1-0 thanks to Borja Mayoral’s winner.
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      Greenwood started for Jose Bordalas’ side and also provided the assist on 76 minutes.
      The striker is spending the season with the Spanish side on loan from United.
      The ex-England international has amassed three goals and two assists in nine appearances across all competitions.
      Greenwood was arrested in January last year following charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
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      He was later charged with the offences, before the case was dropped by the Crown Prosecution Service in February.
      United subsequently launched an internal probe, before deciding that Greenwood could not continue his career at Old Trafford.
      Mitchell continues to be monitored by United but Erik ten Hag’s side is facing competition from Saudi Arabia.
      Saudi clubs are looking at the transfer guru, who scouted the likes of Son Heung-Min, Sadio Mane and Dele Alli, as they plan the next phase of their recruitment drive. More

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      Erling Haaland’s agent rocks up at Real Madrid clash as Spaniards ‘decide NOT to sign Mbappe’

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      THE agent of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland was spotted at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.Rafaela Pimenta was at the stadium to watch Real Madrid cruise to a 3-0 win over Braga in the Champions League.
      Rafaela Pimenta, Haaland’s agent, was seen at Real Madrid’s match against BragaCredit: INSTAGRAM/Rafaela Pimenta
      Erling Haaland has been linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      But her presence fuelled rumours surrounding a potential transfer.
      La Liga giants Real Madrid have held an interest in the striker since his Borussia Dortmund days.
      And some reports claim that they are plotting a move for next summer.
      Los Blancos had originally planned to go for Kylian Mbappe, but they have now decided against signing the Paris Saint-Germain star.
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      According to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, club officials deem his salary demands to be too high.
      Mbappe almost joined Real Madrid in 2022, but had a last-minute change of heart and instead signed a two-year extension with PSG.
      He is now in the final year of his contract having turned down a record-breaking transfer to Al-Hilal this summer.
      Haaland is now widely seen as a perfect fit for Real Madrid.
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      Should he join the Spanish side, he will reunite with former Borussia Dortmund team-mate Jude Bellingham.
      However, despite the rumours Haaland’s agent has denied any talks with Los Blancos.
      When asked whether or not she has taken part in talks with club president Florentino Perez, she responded: “No, no, no, no.”
      Haaland has scored 67 goals and provided 12 assists in 70 appearances since joining Man City last summer.
      He has also won the Champions League, the Premier League, the FA Cup and was recently named PFA Player of the Year. More

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      Tottenham planning sensational transfer swoop to bring Marcus Edwards BACK to club thanks to secret clause

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      TOTTENHAM are considering a move to bring Marcus Edwards back to the club, according to reports.Edwards, 24, came through the North Londoners’ academy before making one first team appearance.
      Marcus Edwards has excelled for Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      The winger scored against Tottenham last seasonCredit: Getty
      After loan spells at Norwich and Excelsior, Edwards joined Vitoria on a permanent basis in 2019.
      Two-and-a-half seasons later he signed for Sporting Lisbon, where he has gone on to excel.
      Edwards came back to haunt Spurs last season, scoring against them in the Champions League.
      According to Portuguese outlet Correio de Manha, Tottenham are interested in bringing Edwards back to the club.
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      His contract is believed to possess a £52million release clause.
      Spurs are claimed to possess a 35 per cent sell on clause of their own, however, which would see them only need to pay £34m for Edwards’ services.
      Tottenham negotiated with Sporting earlier this year, agreeing a deal to sign full-back Pedro Porro.
      The Lilywhites are claimed to have waived a fraction of their sell-on clause in the Porro deal.
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      Edwards has made 80 appearances for Sporting, scoring 18 goals and laying on 20 assists.
      Last season he netted against Spurs and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, and Juventus in the Europa League.
      During his Vitoria days he also scored against Arsenal.
      Reflecting on his Spurs career last season, Edwards said: “I have grown up in a lot of ways, I’m 23 and last time I was at Tottenham, I was only 17, 18, I was only a baby so I have definitely grown up.
      “I was just a kid, you know what kids are like. I was just a kid growing up, so I could be like, whatever.
      “Of course I was naturally a bit of a Spurs fan but I was playing for the club and went to all the games and stuff.
      “Everyone has a different journey. For me it worked out, going over to Portugal. It took me a long time though.”
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      Premier League clubs on transfer red alert after Real Madrid sensationally ‘RULE OUT move for Kylian Mbappe’

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      REAL MADRID have sensationally ruled out a swoop for Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.The Spanish giants have been strongly linked with the Frenchman throughout the last two summer transfer windows.
      Real Madrid have reportedly abandoned a swoop for Kylian MbappeCredit: Rex
      In 2022 Los Blancos felt that they had sealed a deal to sign him, only for Mbappe to shock them by signing a two-year extension with PSG.
      Mbappe, 24, is once again in the final year of his deal at Parc des Princes.
      He has been widely expected to this time sign for Real Madrid.
      But according to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, the LaLiga side will NOT be making a move for him.
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      They claim that Real Madrid deem Mbappe’s salary demands to be too high.
      It’s reported that the France forward would demand at least £330,000 a week to move to Madrid.
      By contrast, Jude Bellingham is claimed to earn £150k a week.
      The report also claims that Mbappe will be TOO OLD for Madrid chiefs’ liking.
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      He is set to turn 25 next month, with Real Madrid having prioritised big-money swoops for younger players in recent windows.
      It’s also claimed that Madrid bosses are wary of a fan backlash against Mbappe.
      Many supporters were left upset by Mbappe’s decision to renew his deal with PSG two summers ago.
      Asked for comment after his side’s 3-0 Champions League win over Braga this evening, coy Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said: “No comment. I won’t answer this about Mbappe.”
      Madrid’s stance is set to put Premier League teams on red alert.
      Liverpool reportedly believe that they could complete a sensational deal after six years of talks with Mbappe’s camp.
      Manchester United, Newcastle and Chelsea would also be likely to covet a deal.
      While another extension at PSG has not yet been ruled out. More