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      Crystal Palace line up Blackburn star to replace injured Cheikh Doucoure but may have to settle for loan transfer

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      LOAN players may be the option to boost Crystal Palace’s squad.The Eagles were after a right-back and striker but now need midfield cover due to Cheick Doucoure’s injury.
      Crystal Palace are keen on Blackburn midfielder Adam WhartonCredit: Getty
      Top targets like Blackburn’s Adam Wharton are too dear but Palace can take two on loan from Premier League clubs, so they plan to focus efforts in that market.
      Rovers youngster Wharton has excelled in the middle of the park under Jon Dahl Tomasson at Ewood Park.
      SunSport revealed Palace, Newcastle, Brighton and Everton were all interested in making January swoops for the 19-year-old, who is also a reported target for Tottenham.
      Doucoure is expected to miss the rest of the season in a major blow to Roy Hodgson.
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      The Malian ace, 23, snapped his Achilles in last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Luton while seemingly innocuously passing the ball unchallenged.
      He screamed in pain and was taken off on a stretcher before being spotted leaving Kenilworth Road on crutches and wearing a protective boot before scans revealed the extent of the damage.
      And that leaves a gaping hole in the 12th-placed Eagles’ midfield.
      That is despite the arrival of Jefferson Lerma in the summer.
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      Palace’s two recognised right-backs are Nathaniel Clyne, 32, and Joel Ward, 34.
      However, the pair’s contracts both expire in the summer.
      An extra striker remains on Hodgson’s New Year wishlist.
      Odsonne Edouard and Jean-Philippe Mateta have shared the No9 responsibilities so far this term.
      Edouard, 25, has five Premier League goals in 12 appearances.
      But Mateta is yet to get off the mark from ten games – totalling just shy of 400 minutes.
      Cheick Doucoure is expected to miss the rest of the reason with an Achilles injuryCredit: PA More

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      Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick lines up Premier League star transfer as Man Utd legend looks to fix leaky defence

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      MIDDLESBROUGH manager Michael Carrick is seeking a centre-half in the winter window. Carrick has lost Darragh Lenihan following his ankle operation.
      Michael Carrick is eyeing a defender in the January transfer windowCredit: Alamy
      Darragh Lenihan has been sidelined following an ankle operationCredit: Alamy
      But he will get funds for a top replacement, ideally on loan, for the promotion push.
      Nottingham Forest’s Joe Worrall and Leeds’ Charlie Cresswell are in their sights.
      Worrall, 26, is currently out of favour at Forest and a loan may work for both him and the club.
      Cresswell, 21, is on the fringe of the Leeds side but they may be unwilling to help a promotion rival.
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      Middlesbrough endured a sticky start to the season after their strong finish under Carrick last year.
      Losing the likes of top scorer Chuba Akpom over the summer hit the club hard.
      And it took Carrick’s side until September 23 to pick up its first win in the Championship this season.
      Since then they have stormed to eight wins in all which currently has them in 12th in the table.
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      However, this position is deceiving with just three points separating them from the play-off spots.
      Former Man Utd assistant Carrick is up against ex-colleague Kieran McKenna who is at the helm of high-flyers Ipswich next week.
      Joe Worrall is one target for Boro in the next transfer windowCredit: Alamy
      Charlie Cresswell is an alternative solution in the marketCredit: Getty More

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      Barcelona could release Robert Lewandowski on FREE TRANSFER as bizarre contract clause is revealed

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      BARCELONA could reportedly release Robert Lewandowski as a free agent thanks to a bizarre clause in his contract.The Polish striker, 35, controversially joined the LaLiga giants from Bayern Munich for £42.5million in 2022, signing a four-year deal.
      Robert Lewandowski has an unusual clause in his contract that could see him releasedCredit: Getty
      And he continued his remarkable goalscoring with 33 goals in 46 games in his debut season at the Nou Camp – plus a further eight in 16 so far this term.
      However, Sport claim Barca may have the option to terminate Lewandowski’s contract a year early at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
      That would be dependent on how the former Bayern man gets on in his third season with Barcelona.
      It is said the club will be allowed to trigger the unusual clause if Lewandowski does not play in at least 55 per cent of Barcelona’s matches in 2024-25 – either starting or playing at least 45 minutes.
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      Lewandowski’s multi-million-pound wages change in each of the four years of his initial contract.
      But letting him leave for free in the summer of 2025 – when the striker turns 37 – would save the club around £22.3m in wages.
      Barca continue to struggle with massive debts and are constantly looking for ways to reduce costs.
      So the option to take an ageing Lewandowski off the payroll early if he is not a regular on the pitch could be appealing.
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      Despite their financial woes, Xavi led the Blaugrana to the LaLiga title last season.
      But they were reliant on cheap deals in the transfer market as Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo arrived on loan while Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez were free agents.
      Oriol Romeu cost just £3m from Girona as the club brought in cash for Nico Gonzalez, Franck Kessie, Abde Ezzalzouli and Ousmane Dembele, the latter joining PSG for £43m.
      They sit fourth in the table – losing just once in 14 matches – seven points off Real Madrid and Girona, with a game in hand.
      Barca have also booked their place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with a match to spare. More

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      PSG ‘closing in on’ transfer signing of Brazilian wonderkid with star set to reject Chelsea and Man Utd

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are set to beat Premier League clubs to the signing of wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo, according to reports.The 18-year-old has been the subject of interest from both Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Gabriel Moscardo is set to join PSG instead of ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Corinthians are demanding a fee of £21m for Moscardo.
      Chelsea have already seen a £17m offer turned down by the Brazilian club.
      And Foot Mercato claim PSG now look set to beat the Blues to the signing with the club preparing to meet Corinthians’ asking price.
      Their director of football Luis Campos is ready to fly to South America to get the deal done in January.
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      Moscardo reportedly prefers a move to PSG rather than Chelsea.
      The midfielder believes he is more likely to get playing time in Paris due to the amount of options the Blues have in the centre of the pitch.
      Mauricio Pochettino has Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, Conor Gallagher, Romeo Lavia, Lesley Ugochukwu and Carney Chukwuemeka all at his disposal.
      Chelsea would also not be able to loan Moscardo out in January as the club have already used up their maximum of seven international loan spots.
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      The teenager made 24 appearances for Corinthians in the 2023 season, which ended with the club placed 13th in Serie A.
      Moscardo has also been capped once by Brazil’s Under-23s. More

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      Thomas Muller told to leave Bayern Munich with Man Utd ‘seeking transfer for Germany legend’

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      THOMAS MULLER has been advised to leave Bayern Munich.And that could pave the way for Manchester United to try and land the Germany legend.
      Thomas Muller could leave Bayern Munich after 23 yearsCredit: Getty
      Muller, 34, is struggling for game time at the Allianz Arena this season – especially following Harry Kane’s arrival.
      The likes of Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and even Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have also limited his involvement under Thomas Tuchel.
      It means vice-captain Muller has two goals and five assists from 15 appearances this term.
      But those 15 games total just 575 minutes of football and only include six starts.
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      Now Lothar Matthaus has encouraged the 126-cap international to move on after 23 years with Bayern for a new venture elsewhere after nearly 700 first-team appearances.
      World Cup-winning captain Mathaus – who left Bayern for New York MetroStars in 2000 – urged Muller to make a similar move.
      He wrote for Sky Sport in Germany: “At Bayern Munich he will no longer get the minutes he got two years ago. If he has the confidence to play from the start like he did two years ago, then he has to change clubs. You have to say that openly.
      “Muller’s situation looks like a gradual decline.
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      “As far as Muller’s future at Bayern is concerned, the question is what Thomas wants. Is he content with only being a part-time worker or even not playing at all?
      “Muller is rooted in Munich, but perhaps he can imagine a new life experience, for example in North America?”
      But according to Bild, Erik ten Hag will likely attempt to sign Muller in 2024.
      The Dutchman is a big fan of the experienced forward and reportedly reached out to him last winter over a possible transfer.
      Now he could be prepared to go back in for Muller to bolster his squad.
      Muller is said to be keen to see out his contract which expires at the end of the season – although Tuchel would be open to him signing an extension to stay put.
      Matthaus added: “If Thomas is satisfied that he will only be used now and then and the club communicates this clearly to the outside world, it is okay for all parties.”
      Erik ten Hag is keen to land the German legendCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea suffer transfer hammer blow as Napoli chief confirms Victor Osimhen is close to signing new contract

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      CHELSEA look set for major transfer disappointment after Napoli claimed Victor Osimhen was on the verge of committing his future to them.The 24-year-old Nigerian striker achieved legendary status last season by firing the Italian club to their first Serie A title in 33 years.
      Chelsea’s hopes of signing Victor Osimhen from January have suffered a huge blowCredit: Getty
      Osimhen scored 26 goals in 32 top-flight matches and has continued that red-hot form this term.
      That led to him being linked with a host of Europe’s biggest clubs over the summer transfer window as both Manchester United and Chelsea chased his signature.
      Despite that, he has kept his focus and added another six strikes to his Napoli tally this term despite a number of controversies.
      Both the Premier League duo and rivals Arsenal were put on red alert after a controversial TikTok post left the player contemplating SUING his employers back in September.
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      Now Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is itching to strengthen his frontline and has made Osimhen his top January target.
      But he looks set to suffer frustration after Napoli’s CEO Aurelio de Laurentiis revealed that the club and their talisman are close to agreeing a contract extension.
      Despite previous talks breaking down, he made the revelation while awarding the Campania Felix award this week.
      De Laurentiis said: “For Osimhen, we are at signing of the contract that was pending this summer.”
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      Previous speculation had stated that under the terms of the deal, Napoli are likely to include a hefty release clause.
      Osimhen’s current contract expires in June 2025.
      Napoli are currently struggling in their title defence and are currently nine points behind leaders Juventus.
      But they will be hoping to try and close that gap when they take on second-placed Inter Milan at home on Sunday. More

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      Chelsea ‘reject transfer bid’ for defender with just one Premier League appearance this season

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      CHELSEA rejected a loan offer for Benoit Badiashile from AC Milan, according to reports.The Blues signed the defender last January and he has made 13 appearances for the club.
      Benoit Badiashile was the subject of a loan bid from AC MilanCredit: EPA
      Badiashile has struggled with injury this campaign however and has featured in just one Premier League game.
      But he is considered a valuable member of the Chelsea squad so Milan’s advances were rejected.
      The Serie A giants made Chelsea a loan offer for the centre-back which included an obligation to buy, report Tuttomercato.
      Chelsea rebuffed the offer with the £33million star part of Mauricio Pochettino’s plans.
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      The Argentine has an established centre-back pairing of Thiago Silva and Alex Disasi but that could change once players return from injury.
      Wesley Fofana is another long-term injury absentee with fears his knee problem could keep him out for the season.

      The centre-back shared an update on his fitness last month as he worked out in Chelsea’s Cobham gym – offering hope he could return sooner than expected.
      Chelsea have been hit hard by injuries this campaign and have had to fill their bench with academy players in some games.
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      Another forgotten Chelsea star is being targeted in a potential January switch by West Ham – defender Ian Maatsen.
      The left-back was subject to a £30m bid from Burnley in the summer which was rejected, but he has played just 106 minutes of football this term. More

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      Eddie Howe issued huge transfer blow as star insists he ‘wants to stay’ in Saudi and won’t join Newcastle on loan

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      RUBEN NEVES has delivered a hammer blow to Newcastle’s transfer plans by insisting he “wants to stay” at Al-Hilal.The 26-year-old Portuguese international left Wolverhampton Wanderers for the Saudi Pro League in a £47m deal last summer.
      Ruben Neves has ruled out leaving Al-Hilal for Newcastle in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      However, Newcastle – who are also owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund – were preparing a January swoop.
      After Sandro Tonali’s suspension for betting breaches, boss Eddie Howe was desperate to bolster his midfield.
      They learned last week that they are able to sign players on loan from sides also controlled by their Saudi owners following a controversial vote by Premier League clubs.
      That gave them the green light to bring Neves back to England to help their quest for another top four finish.
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      Arsenal have also been linked with the star – but he ruled out a switch when asked directly by it last night.
      Neves told BBC Sport: “I don’t go.
      “I think that’s rumours because of the owner of the clubs of course, and because I’ve played in England as well.
      “There was Newcastle interest before I came here but I’m really happy here, my family’s really happy, so I’m having a great time.”
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      Neves was in action on Friday as he helped Al-Hilal claim bragging rights over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the Riyadh derby.
      The Portuguese legend and his side, which included Sadio Mane, were blown away 3-0 at the home of their rivals.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic broke the deadlock just after the hour mark before ex-Fulham forward Aleksandar Mitrovic struck twice at the death.
      That stretched top of the table Al-Hilal’s lead at the top over second-placed Al-Nassr to seven points.
      Neves also added: “Everything is going really well for me and I want to stay here.” More