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      Chelsea ‘identify Thiago Silva replacement’ with club ready to cash in but they could face battle with Man Utd

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      CHELSEA have eyed up Jean-Clair Todibo to replace Thiago Silva – who is set to leave the Blues at the end of the season.The centre-back – who is also wanted by Manchester United – has been warned by Nice he could be up for sale in 2024.
      Thiago Silva’s contract at Chelsea expires at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo is lined up as Silva’s replacement at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Silva, 39, is renowned as one of the best defenders in the Premier League.
      The veteran has made 137 appearances for Chelsea across four seasons after moving from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.
      But with his contract at Stamford Bridge set to expire next summer, the Brazilian’s future at the club is uncertain.
      The West London side will be short of centre-half options if Silva departs, as Trevoh Chalobah’s Chelsea spell comes to an end too.
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      And with Wesley Fofana currently recovering from a knee ligament injury there is no guarantee he will be fit enough to start the 2024-25 campaign.
      Todibo is potentially an excellent choice to take Silva’s spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
      The ex-Barcelona star has spent just over two seasons on the French Riviera.
      The 23-year-old has enjoyed a successful start for Nice, playing 104 times and helping his side on their way to the Coupe de France final in 2021-22.
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      Despite missing out on Todibo in the summer due to Harry Maguire’s failed transfer to West Ham – the Red Devils still have an eye on the Frenchman.
      Whether Nice allow the French international to depart mid-season depends on their standing in the Ligue 1 table.
      So far this term, the French giants are unbeaten in 11 games and sit top of the league – a point ahead of rivals PSG.
      Nice have conceded just four goals in 2023-24 thanks to the help of Todibo’s defensive prowess.
      But Nice may still choose to cash in on the defender in the New Year to maximise their profits.
      This would be great news for Chelsea as, like Silva, Tobido is right-footed and plays on the right-hand side of the pitch. More

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      Real Madrid ‘line up Plan B’ if Kylian Mbappe transfer collapses after being forced to release statement over PSG star

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly lined up a ‘Plan B’ transfer if they fail to land Kylian Mbappe next summer.That’s after releasing a statement denying they are in talks to sign the Paris Saint-Germain ace when his contract expires.
      Real Madrid are lining up a Plan B if they fail to sign Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      Mbappe, 24, has been a long-term target for Real and came close to joining them in 2022.
      The French World Cup winner eventually penned a mega-money extension with PSG.
      But that deal expires next summer, and Mbappe has indicated he is finally ready to quit Paris as a free agent.
      Reports suggest Real are already deep in talks to sign Mbappe in the summer of 2024.
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      But they released a statement yesterday denying any contact.
      It read: “Given the information recently issued and published by different media outlets, in which there is speculation about alleged negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappe and our club.
      “Real Madrid CF would like to state that this information is completely false and that no such negotiations have taken place with a player who belongs to PSG.”
      Mbappe is sure to have a number of offers next summer, with Liverpool reportedly keen on snapping him up.
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      Real are big fans of Bayern Munich playmaker Jamal MusialaCredit: Getty
      And Sport Bild claims that Real are making sure they have a second attacking target should they end up missing out.
      It’s reckoned that Bayern Munich ace Jamal Musiala is highly thought of by Carlo Ancelotti.
      The ex-Chelsea academy ace, 20, is tied to his German club until 2026.
      But he has so far refused to sign a new contract.
      Musiala is currently on £7million a year, but wants three times that amount to remain at the Allianz Arena.
      Manchester City have also been linked with the playmaker, who will consider his future at the end of the season.
      However, Bayern are likely to seek a huge fee for a player who will be just 21 years old next summer. More

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      Liverpool to fight Man City for £80m-rated Bundesliga wonderkid as potential transfer replacement for Mo Salah

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      LIVERPOOL have joined several top sides in the battle to sign Florian Wirtz, according to reports.The 20-year-old is already a transfer target for the likes of Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Chelsea.
      Florian Wirtz is a target for LiverpoolCredit: Rex
      He could replace Mo Salah should he leave for Saudi ArabiaCredit: Alamy
      And now Liverpool are trying to muscle their way in ahead of a move at the end of the season.
      The Daily Star report that Jurgen Klopp is a huge fan of Wirtz and plans to use his contacts and reputation in Germany to sign his compatriot.
      Liverpool supposedly believe that Wirtz could fill the boots of Mo Salah should he leave Anfield amid interest from Saudi Arabian clubs.
      Wirtz is valued at £80million by Bayer Leverkusen.
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      He is capable of playing anywhere across the front line and has been predominantly used in the No10 role by manager Xabi Alonso.
      Wirtz broke into the Leverkusen team as a teenager when Kai Havertz joined Chelsea in 2020.
      He burst onto the scene and netted five Bundesliga goals before his 18th birthday and then became the youngest player to reach 50 appearance in the league’s history soon after.
      Wirtz then suffered an ACL injury last year and saw his season cut short.
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      But he has now made a full recovery, scoring six goals and registering nine assists in 15 matches this term.
      He’s also earned 12 caps for Germany in his career.
      Manchester United reportedly had first refusal on him while Ralf Rangnick was at the club but the opportunity is now gone. More

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      Luton hope to seal shock transfer for South American wonderkid… but could see move scuppered by shock contract clause

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      LUTON hope to clinch a deal for Oscar Zambrano — but the teenage midfielder may have to give up his slice of the transfer.Ecuadorian Zambrano, 19, is due 15 per cent of the potential £5.5million fee but his club LDU Quito would like him to waive that.
      Ecuadorian wonderkid Oscar Zambrano is on Luton’s radarCredit: Getty
      An alternative would be for Luton to pay Zambrano the cash but that only increases the club’s overall outlay.
      Ironically, Hatters’ chances of landing Zambrano were boosted after he was an unused sub in LDU’s Copa Sudamericana final win over Brazilian side Fortaleza last week — and a handful of clubs turned up hoping to watch him.
      Zambrano is a defensive midfielder in the mould of Moises Caicedo, who was picked up in Ecuador by Brighton and sold to Chelsea for a Premier League record £115m.
      In fact, Zambrano came through the same football academy as Caicedo and has been keen to come to Europe since a trial at Ajax a couple of years ago.
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      Luton take on Liverpool this afternoon looking to claim a famous scalp at Kenilworth Road.
      Rob Edwards’ side go into the game in 18th with five points from ten games.
      Even a draw, however, would see them clamber above Bournemouth and above the drop zone.
      Luton have a number of injury issues, with Edwards claiming his side are “down to the bare bones”.
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      But he absolutely does not believe today’s game is a “free hit”.
      Asked ahead of the match, he said: “Absolutely not.
      “The game is another opportunity for us to win a game of football so I don’t see it like that.
      “Liverpool are a massive club doing really well in the league but there is a chance, like there is in every game, if we do things right.
      “We do those things right, if they have an off day, there is a chance, so I don’t see this game like that.” More

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      Forgotten Tottenham wonderkid linked with Premier League transfer return amid contract stand-off at Sunderland

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      BRENTFORD are on red alert for a swoop as Sunderland struggle to sort out a new deal for star Jack Clarke.Bees boss Thomas Frank wants Clarke — as we first revealed — and their chances are being boosted by a deadlock between the wideman and the Black Cats.
      Brentford want to sign Sunderland star Jack Clarke for around £15millionCredit: Rex
      Clarke has found himself in a contract stand-off with SunderlandCredit: Rex
      Sunderland are offering in-demand Clarke a raise but also want to include a big sell-on clause in any deal.
      Clarke, who is under contract until 2026 at the Stadium of Light, led the Championship top scorer charts going into November.
      Potential suitors will be chasing him in January, so the Wearside club have put new terms to the 22-year-old.
      But the cash on offer is not a big increase and he could pick up much more in the Premier League.
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      Sunderland chiefs are also keen to add a fixed fee of just below £20million, so it will take a lot of haggling to get his future sorted.
      Brentford would go to around £15m — while Burnley had bids rejected for him in the summer window.
      Clarke’s senior career kicked off in 2018 with Leeds after spending nine years in the Whites’ youth ranks.
      The winger then completed a big move to Tottenham only a year later.
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      However, the former England youth international only managed a total of four appearances throughout his three-year stint in North London.
      That also included loan spells back at Leeds as well as Queens Park Rangers, Stoke and Sunderland.
      The Black Cats then signed the forward on a permanent basis in 2022, just a few months after he joined on loan.
      Clarke counts a total of 21 goals and 19 assists in 86 appearances so far with Sunderland. More

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      Ange Postecoglou set to raid former club Celtic as Tottenham boss sends top spy on secret four-day mission to Scotland

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU sent Tottenham’s top spy Ian Broomfield to Scotland on a four-day scouting mission.The Spurs boss wants an up-to-date dossier on talent north of the border, where he dominated with Celtic.
      Ange Postecoglou is checking on transfer targetsCredit: Reuters
      Celtic’s Kyogo Furuhashi has been watched by Tottenham’s scoutsCredit: SNS
      Slobodan Rubezic is also on Spurs’ radarCredit: Rex
      Postecoglou is happy for his scouting staff to check on players he fancies — including some at his old club.
      Broomfield saw Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi fire a rare blank and also took in games featuring Aberdeen, Rangers and Hearts.
      Dons’ Slobodan Rubezic caught the eye and the Montenegro centre-half is making an impact in his first SPFL season. 
      Furuhashi has been explosive for the Scottish side since joining from Vissel Kobel.
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      Celtic paid a bargain £4.5million to secure his services in 2021.
      Across three seasons, he has plundered 61 goals in just 98 games.
      While Rubezic was signed in July for an undisclosed fee, he has appeared uncompromising in his seven league games for the club.
      Spurs have enjoyed a dream start under new Postecoglou.
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      The club are unbeaten and still sit top of the table.
      Tottenham take on Chelsea on Monday, looking to go back top after Man City’s 6-1 win on Saturday took them above their rivals. More

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      Meet the Copa Libertadores wonderkid who is most bought star on FM24 and in ‘advanced transfer talks’ with Man City

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      BOCA JUNIORS wonderkid Valentin Barco will have all eyes on him at the Copa Libertadores Final, while Manchester City keep tabs on the rising star.The biggest match of the season in Latin America takes place tonight at the Maracana and Barco is set to compete for Boca against Fluminense.
      All eyes will be on Boca Juniors wonderkid Valentin Barco at the Copa Libertadores finalCredit: Getty
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is keen to sign Barco next yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The promising prospect joined the Argentinian giants in 2014 at the tender age of 10 years old and was called up to the senior squad two years ago.
      The 19-year-old already counts a total of 30 appearances under his belt and also picked up a goal as well as three assists along the way.
      The versatile left-back, who can also play in midfield and attack down that flank, is also the the most purchased player on FM24, which was pre-released last month.
      And video-game art could emulate life soon as the Argentina Under-20 international’s contract with Boca runs out next year in December and reports in Argentina suggest he want to move to Europe.
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      Barco has already attracted interest from the likes of City, Liverpool as well as Chelsea, who will only need to cough up a mere £8.7million for his signature.
      According to Diario Sport, it is the Treble winners who are “very advanced” for the signing of the versatile star.
      In fact, reports suggest City manager Pep Guardiola is “enchanted” with him and wants to sign him next summer.
      And Guardiola looks set to offer him the exact same opportunity he has given to fellow Argentine youngster Julian Alvarez.
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      That means the Spanish tactician would refuse to loan him out and give him plenty of chances to make his starting line-up.
      Liverpool will have eyes on the Copa Libertadores Final as well as they will also be keeping tabs on Fluminense midfielder Andre.
      According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea also see Barco as a top replacement for Marc Cucurella.
      Brighton tried to sign him in the summer as well before he opted to stay in Buenos Aires. More

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      Tottenham ‘join race to sign Kalvin Phillips’ as England and Man City star chased by four Premier League clubs

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      TOTTENHAM are the latest club to enter the race to sign Kalvin Phillips.The Manchester City midfielder is being chased by a host of teams ahead of the January transfer window.
      Tottenham have entered the race to sign Kalvin Phillips
      Phillips could leave the treble winners as he looks for consistent game time to book his place in England’s squad for Euro 2024.
      He has made just one start this season as he continues to struggle following his £45million move from Leeds last summer.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Spurs are now eyeing a deal for Phillips when the window reopens.
      He has been identified as a target if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg leaves the club in the new year.
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      The report also adds that Juventus are open to a six-month loan deal for Phillips.
      Spurs have joined four other Premier League clubs in the hunt to sign the former Leeds man.
      Liverpool, Newcastle, Aston Villa and West Ham have all been linked with Phillips in recent weeks.
      Meanwhile, his agent has reportedly offered the 27-year-old to Real Madrid ahead of a shocking potential deal.
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      A host of clubs are chasing a January move for Phillips
      Phillips could leave City either on loan or permanently in January, provided the club’s £50million price tag is met.
      He has made just two league starts since joining City over a year ago and has been limited to 70 minutes of Premier League action this term.
      Pep Guardiola handed him his only start in seven appearances in the Carabao Cup loss to Newcastle back in September. More