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      Chelsea chasing Monaco’s ‘next Kylian Mbappe’ Malamine Efekele despite 19-year-old still yet to make senior debut

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      CHELSEA are reportedly chasing Monaco starlet Malamine Efekele – who has been dubbed the “next Kylian Mbappe.”That’s despite him being yet to make his senior debut for the French giants.
      Chelsea are after Monaco striker Malamine Efekele, who is yet to make his senior debutCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old has been compared to Kylian MbappeCredit: Alamy
      Efekele, 19, is regarded as one of Ligue 1’s top prospects after starring for Monaco’s youth sides.
      Capable of playing on either wing or through the middle, he has put in top performances in both the Championnat U19 and the Premier League International Cup.
      And according to Foot Mercato, Chelsea are leading the race to sign Efekele next summer.
      The forward is out of contract in 2025 and is being chased by “top level clubs” in Germany, Spain and France.
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      But Chelsea have made it their business to sign football’s brightest kids.
      Todd Boehly has already bankrolled £1BILLION-worth of signings, with most of those arrivals being 23 years old or under.
      The Blues have particularly struggled in attack under Mauricio Pochettino.
      Eight of their 21 goals scored so far in the top flight have come in the last two matches, with Chelsea netting just 13 times in the previous 10 games.
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      Efekele would likely jump at the chance to move to Stamford Bridge.
      And fans are also sure to take a keen interest in a player regarded by many in France as the “new Mbappe.”
      Just like the 2018 World Cup winner, Efekele came through the AS Bondy academy before joining Monaco.
      And he has even been personally trained by Mbappe’s father Wilfrid at the French training base at Clairefontaine.
      Efekele, who has one cap for France’s U20s, is now training with Monaco’s senior squad.
      And a first appearance is sure to be just around the corner as his side sit just three points off Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germian after 12 games. More

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      Juventus ‘meet Thomas Partey agents as they look to push through huge triple transfer’ amid Jadon Sancho speculation

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      JUVENTUS have met with Arsenal ace Thomas Partey and his representatives ahead of the January transfer window.Juve have identified Partey as the perfect replacement to fill in for the suspended Paul Pogba, who tested positive for banned substance DHEA which naturally boosts testosterone production.
      Juventus have held a meeting with Arsenal ace Thomas ParteyCredit: Alamy
      Juventus have also been linked with Manchester United outcast Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty
      Pogba also returned a second positive sample and now faces a lengthy ban which could see the end of his career at top level.
      The star midfielder will face an anti-doping tribunal, and if found guilty, the 30-year-old could be banned for up to four years.
      According to Foot Mercato, Juventus are thinking ahead and that is why they held a meeting with Partey as well as his agents to discuss a potential move in the winter market.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been deprived of the midfielder throughout the season following another string of injuries that have limited him to a mere five appearances across all competitions.
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      The Ghana international played a big part in the Gunners’ push for the Premier League title last term but it seems like Arteta is planning for life without him after the arrival of Declan Rice last summer.
      However, Partey is not the only player Juventus are looking to sign in the New Year.
      The Bianconeri are also looking to complete a deal for Sassuolo’s Domenico Berardi and Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski.
      And Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri wants club chiefs to move quickly.
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      The Serie A giants have also been linked with a shock swoop for Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho.
      United appear open to letting Sancho go after his public spat with manager Erik ten Hag in September saw him being axed from the first team.
      However, the Red Devils have refused to talk with the Italians about a possible loan deal as Ten Hag’s side prefers to sell the winger outright. More

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      Man Utd fans in meltdown as club consider transfer for ‘baller’ centre-back with Varane falling down pecking order

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a swoop for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.Lukeba, 20, joined the Bundesliga side in a £28million transfer from Lyon in August, but his impressive performances have already attracted interest from elsewhere.
      Man Utd are interested in Castello LukebaCredit: Getty
      According to German outlet BILD, Man Utd are keen on the prospect of signing him.
      The Red Devils initially considered a move for Lukeba earlier this year but did not submit a bid.
      RB Leipzig then went on to secure his signature but United officials have continued to monitor the midfielder.
      Erik ten Hag and his team have been impressed with Lukeba’s rapid development in recent months, with scouts relaying several positive reports.
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      The prospect of signing the young midfielder has excited many Man Utd fans, with one person tweeting: “The guy is so fantastic I have watched him several times.”
      Another added: “He’s a baller tbf.”
      While a third said: “Wouldn’t believe it if I saw him in our shirt, too good of a signing.”
      The Red Devils have missed out on a number of bright young talents in recent years due to poor recruitment strategy.
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      However, chief executive Richard Arnold is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, with director of football John Murtough expected to follow.
      That will pave the way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe – who is set to purchase a 25 per cent stake in Man Utd – to bring in new people for the jobs.
      Ten Hag is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January and at the end of the season.
      The Red Devils have already been linked with a move for both Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana and Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic.
      A new defender is understood to be high on Ten Hag’s priority list, with Raphael Varane falling down the pecking order. More

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      Ivan Toney torn over January transfer despite Arsenal and Chelsea interest as he vows to repay Brentford debt

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      ENGLAND hitman Ivan Toney is torn over a January move, SunSport can reveal.The Brentford ace will return to action after Christmas and is widely tipped to leave the West London club.
      Ivan Toney is weighing up his options ahead of the January transfer windowCredit: PA
      Arsenal are thought to be at the front of the queue for his services.
      But a source close to the player said Toney – banned for gambling offences – feels he has a “debt to repay” to Brenford and to the club’s manager Thomas Frank which means any move could be held off until the summer.
      The source said: “A lot of people assume Ivan will be on his way after Christmas, but no deal has been done – and nothing has been decided.
      “Ivan is torn over his future. Brentford have stood by him and the club have been brilliant. Part of him wants to help them by hitting the ground running straight away in January and scoring the goals which will ensure they stay in the Premier League.
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      “There are a lot of clubs interested in Ivan but his focus, for now, is getting back on the pitch at Brentford and doing the business for his manager Thomas Frank, to whom he feels he has a big debt to repay. The same goes for the fans.
      “He’s determined to get back in the England squad and Ivan fully believes in himself to make the first squad once he’s back playing football.”
      The source also said Brentford are under no pressure to sell their ace striker.
      “They don’t need the money,” the source said. “Toney is their player and they will only consider selling him if the offer is right for the club.
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      “As far as the manager is concerned he is planning for his return in January. Ivan will come back in and be a key member of the team.
      “Thomas Frank realises nothing lasts forever and that his star man will probably move on one day.
      “But he hopes to have Ivan until the end of the season at least – then they will reassess.” More

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      Man Utd ‘enter race to sign in-demand Monaco star to bolster midfield but face competition from Juventus’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined the race to sign Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to reports.Erik ten Hag is eager to strengthen his squad amid United’s poor run of form.
      Man Utd have joined the race to sign Youssouf FofanaCredit: Getty
      And a new midfielder is understood to be on his list of priorities.
      The Red Devils signed Mason Mount in a huge £60million transfer from Chelsea in July, but the 24-year-old has been limited to just four Premier League starts so far this season due to injury.
      Sofyan Amrabat, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo and academy star Kobbie Mainoo have also been hit with injuries since the start of the season, while Donny van de Beek remains out of favour.
      Ten Hag is now on the hunt for a new midfielder to add to his ranks.
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      And according to French football reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Fofana is one of his top targets.
      Man Utd see the Frenchman as an ideal replacement for Casemiro, who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks.
      Fofana’s current contract expires in 2025, so several clubs are monitoring his situation.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are in the race to sign him alongside Man Utd.
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      Fofana joined Monaco in a £13million transfer from Strasbourg in 2020 and has since made 152 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.
      He had the opportunity to join Nottingham Forest in the summer, but rejected a move before stating: “If you’re choosing between Monaco, Fulham and Nottingham, naturally I stay at Monaco.” More

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      Ex-Tottenham and West Ham star Matthew Etherington lands new job after managing just THREE games as Crawley boss

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      MATTHEW ETHERINGTON has been named the new manager of Colchester.Etherington took over the U’s Under-21 side during the summer but stepped up to replace Ben Garner at the senior squad last month.
      Matthew Etherington has been named the new manager of ColchesterCredit: Rex
      This comes after Etherington left Crawley Town following three gamesCredit: PA
      The ex-Tottenham ace then led the League Two side to two wins and one draw in his first three matches in the third tier as caretaker boss.
      That convinced Colchester chairman Robbie Cowling and sporting director Dmitri Halajko to make the former West Ham ace’s appointment permanent.
      Etherington said: “I’m extremely pleased, and obviously grateful to the chairman and Dmitri for giving me this opportunity, and I’ll give everything I can to make sure this club is successful.
      “It’s been a decent start in terms of the league form, but we need to make sure we maintain that going forwards.
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      “I’m a big believer in ‘what will be will be’ and here we are. I’m really looking forward to it and I’ll give it everything I’ve got.”
      Etherington hit the headlines last year in December when he was sacked by Crawley Town after just three games in his first managerial job.
      However, the 42-year-old tactician’s fortunes completely changed at Colchester Community Stadium.
      Halajko said: “Matty has had a good response from the players and his league points’ return has been excellent as interim head coach.
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      “He’s a Pro Licence coach who has had experiences of first team coaching at other clubs, along with a playing career at the highest level.
      “These experiences will put Matty in a great position to be a successful at Colchester United.
      “He will now have the opportunity on a full-time basis and will have the full support at everybody at the club as we look to continue climbing up the league table.” More

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      Brighton chief reveals Roberto De Zerbi replacement plan as Seagulls boss linked with Real Madrid and Man City jobs

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      BRIGHTON CEO Paul Barber revealed the club have a replacement plan lined up in case manager Roberto De Zerbi leaves.De Zerbi has taken the Seagulls to new heights since replacing Graham Potter at the helm last year, leading them to a sixth-place finish in the Premier League and straight to the Europa League.
      Brighton have a succession plan lined up for manager Roberto De ZerbiCredit: Getty
      Brighton want to hold on to De Zerbi, whose contract runs out in 2026Credit: Rex
      The Italian tactician’s impressive work at the Amex, though, has attracted interest from his home country, with Napoli and AC Milan keeping tabs.
      The 44-year-old has also been linked with some of Europe’s biggest clubs, such as Real Madrid and reports even suggest Manchester City have identified De Zerbi as Pep Guardiola’s eventual replacement.
      Brighton want to hold on to their boss for as long as possible, with his contract running out in 2026 – but Barber insists the Premier League outfit have a succession plan in place just like they did when Potter left for Chelsea.
      He told talkSPORT: “Good players and good staff will always be looked at by competitors, and we’re prepared for that, we’re realistic about that and we try to plan for those eventualities.
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      “When we unfortunately lost Graham Potter to Chelsea it was a difficult period, because you don’t want to lose your head coach one month into the season.
      “We always have a small list of coaches that we would look to move to if we had to, Roberto was top of that list.
      “So far things have worked really well, we’re enjoying what Roberto is doing for us and what this squad of players is delivering.
      “Roberto has done a fabulous job and I don’t think anyone in world football hasn’t seen the way he plays and the way we play.
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      “The biggest conundrum with our model is the better we do, the more vulnerable we become, because people look at what we’re doing, how we’re doing it, the people who are doing it for us, and they want them.
      “We’ve seen that many, many times, whether it’s Alexis Mac Allister to Liverpool, Moises Caicedo and Graham Potter to Chelsea, Yves Bissouma to Tottenham, and staff we’ve lost along the way as well, Dan Ashworth to Newcastle – it’s on and off the field.

      “But I take that as a big compliment to the progress we’re making and it’s incumbent on me to make sure we’ve got succession plans in place to manage and overcome those bumps in the road.
      The better we do, the more vulnerable we becomeBrighton CEO Paul Barber
      “Because at the end of the day every football club will lose players and staff at some point, we just have to make sure we’re ready and prepared for it when it happens to us.”
      Asked if Brighton already have a replacement in mind in case De Zerbi leaves: “Absolutely.
      “That’s part and parcel of looking at the top 20 or 25 positions in our club all the time and identifying who’s vulnerable to being taken by somebody else or who may simply just want a change in lifestyle and making sure we know if that happened who would be coming in to replace them.
      “That might be an internal appointment or an external appointment, but the most important thing is that we have an idea who it would be.
      “There’s nothing worse than suddenly facing a change and then having a gap because you haven’t done the homework to consider who would replace that person. Preparation is critical.” More

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      Man Utd face losing SEVEN players worth £70m on free transfers ahead of January window

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are at risk of losing seven out-of-contract stars in January.The Red Devils could have a busy transfer window with Jadon Sancho tipped to leave following his fallout with Erik ten Hag.
      Erik ten Hag could lose seven players due to their contract situationCredit: Getty
      Outcast Donny van de Beek may also move on, while United are at risk of losing seven players whose contracts expire in the summer.
      That is because foreign clubs will be able to approach them for talks over a free agent move.
      Some have played a key role for Ten Hag this season while others are youngsters with exciting futures.
      Here, SunSport takes a look at seven who could leave Old Trafford on free transfers.
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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka – £22m
      Wan-Bissaka signed a five-year deal when he joined the club in 2019.
      He initially lost his place under Ten Hag but impressed when he came back into the side and would likely have been a regular this season if not for injury.
      The right-back, 25, was bought for £50million so losing him on a free would be a big blow – but the Red Devils could trigger his one-year contract extension.
      United have a one-year extension clause in Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s contractCredit: Getty
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      Victor Lindelof – £16m
      The Swede, 29, has unexpectedly been given an ever-present role this season because of injures to Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Luke Shaw.
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      Lindelof scored the winner against Luton at the weekend and there will be no shortage of interest in the centre-back, who has been linked to Inter Milan.
      Erik ten Hag may be keen to keep Victor LindelofCredit: Getty
      Anthony Martial – £13m
      French striker, 27, has had a disastrous few years at United and has failed to live up to expectations following his £45m switch from Monaco.
      Martial was loaned out to Sevilla in 2021 but worked his way back into Ten Hag’s plans – only to get injured.
      Fitness problems have limited the forward’s game time and the club might be happy to let him leave for nothing to get his £250,000-a-week salary off the wage bill.
      Anthony Martial looks set to leave the clubCredit: Getty

      Hannibal Mejbri – £10m
      Highly-rated youngster has broken into the first-team under Ten Hag after United fought off interest in the summer to keep him.
      Borussia Dortmund are understood to have made an offer, as did Luton, so United may have to work hard to fend off suitors when the transfer window re-opens.
      Hannibal Mejbri has attracted transfer interest since breaking into the first-teamCredit: Getty
      Alvaro Fernandez – £6m
      The young left-back is on loan at Granada until the end of the season so United may not back a decision on his future until next summer.
      In the mean time clubs in his native Spain could try and make an approach for the 20-year-old, who made 39 appearances on loan at Preston last season.
      Alvaro Fernandez is on loan at GranadaCredit: Reuters
      Jonny Evans – £2m
      Veteran centre-back, 35, returned on a free transfer in the summer following eight years away.
      He has made eight appearances but is a back up and United may be happy to let him leave in the summer.
      Jonny Evans signed a one-year deal in the summerCredit: Alamy
      Foreign clubs will be able to speak to the United stars about a transfer in January
      Tom Heaton – £400k
      The third-choice goalkeeper was signed in 2021 but has made just three appearances for United.
      However Ten Hag may be keen to keep Heaton, 37, as he is considered to be one of the key leaders in the squad.
      Tom Heaton is part of a four-man leadership group at UnitedCredit: Getty More