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      Eagle-eyed fans convinced Chelsea have signed in-demand Newcastle wonderkid after he’s named in squad for Everton clash

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      EAGLE-EYED fans are convinced Chelsea have signed Newcastle wonderkid Lewis Miley.The midfielder had broken through to the Magpies first-team just this season, having made four appearances in the Premier League.
      Lewis Miley’s name appeared on Chelsea’s team sheet to face EvertonCredit: Twitter
      The teenager is one of Newcastle’s breakout stars this seasonCredit: Getty
      Miley, 17, put in stunning performances in the wins over Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Against the Blues, he even bagged an assist as he set up Alexander Isak’s opening goal with a slick through ball.
      The midfielder has also featured twice in the Champions League as he bossed PSG’s midfield in the 1-1 draw back in November.
      However, fans believe that he has now moved to Stamford Bridge after he was named on the club’s team sheet to face Everton.
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      The match-day programme included Miley’s name at the bottom of the list of Chelsea players.
      Jude Soonsup-Bell was also included in the squad, despite joining Tottenham back in January.
      Fans who spotted the name took to social media to comment.
      One fan said: “Either a programme error or Chelsea have signed Lewis Miley from Newcastle (No 67).”
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      A second wrote: “Todd Boehly doesn’t stop!”
      A third commented: “Lewis Miley 🤯.”
      However, it is highly unlikely that Chelsea have actually signed the England youth star.
      Newcastle played against Everton at Goodison Park in mid-week and Miley was in the squad.
      It is presumed that there has been an error by the Toffees and his name was left on the programme instead of being replaced.
      Everton thrashed Newcastle on the night 3-0 but the result was tainted as a 13-man row broke out at full-time. More

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      Fulham step up transfer interest in Le Havre centre-half Arouna Sangante but face shelling out £15million

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      FULHAM are stepping up interest in Le Havre skipper Arouna Sangante.The Senegalese centre-half, 21, is on the Craven Cottage radar and was watched in last week’s Ligue 1 clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
      Arouna Sangante, left, is wanted by FulhamCredit: Getty
      He played on the right of a back three but is versatile and a tough competitor.
      Le Havre have started the term well and Sangante has been a key man in their tight defence.
      Marco Silva’s side may have to pay around £15million for him and are expected to take another look before committing to that level of fee.
      Fulham are also understood to be plotting a move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
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      The Cottagers are desperate to boost their forward line after selling Aleksandar Mitrovic to Saudi side Al-Hilala in the summer.
      Broja spent months on the sidelines with a knee injury but returned in September and scored in a 2-0 win over Fulham.
      Fulham could sign the striker on loan if Blues are willing to let him leave, having previously loaned the 22-year-old to Southampton.
      The West London club are also said to be interested in Stuggart’s goal menace Serhou Guirassy who has netted 16 goals in 11 Bundesliga matches.
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      Wolfsburg’s Jonas Wind is another player on Fulham’s radar. More

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      Newcastle eye shock transfer for Premier League rival over De Gea and Ramsdale as Nick Pope injury replacement

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      NEWCASTLE have switched their attention to a major Premier League target amid their search for a new goalkeeper.The Magpies will be without No1 Nick Pope for about four months after he suffered a nasty shoulder injury last week during his team’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United at St James’ Park.
      Newcastle are now eyeing Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam JohnstoneCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is looking for cover for Nick PopeCredit: PA
      This poses as yet another major injury blow for the Toon’s manager Eddie Howe, who has seen his list of crocked stars grow even longer.
      Martin Dubravka came on for the England international and started at Everton on Thursday, meaning the Slovakian shot-stopper could fill in for his team-mate while he is sidelined.
      But recent reports suggest Howe will look for extra cover in the January transfer window with the Tyneside giants linked with Arsenal outcast Aaron Ramsdale and United legend David de Gea.
      According to the Daily Star, however, Newcastle are now eyeing Crystal Palace keeper Sam Johnstone.
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      Johnstone is seen as a “cost effective short-term cover” as he may cost less than £8million next month.
      That is despite the fact the 30-year-old recently put pen to paper on a new contract with Palace until 2027.
      The England international has also been a regular for manager Roy Hodgson since September but that is mainly down to Dean Henderson’s thigh injury.
      With Henderson eyeing a return before the end of the year, Johnstone might be interested in joining another Premier League club that could also boost his chances of a Euro 2024 call-up.
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      The ex-United ace, though, was also withdrawn on Saturday during the Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Liverpool at Selhurst Park due to a calf problem.
      That could keep the former West Brom keeper out of action over the Christmas period.
      However, Johnstone’s recent injury set-back, combined with Henderson’s imminent return, could convince Palace to cash in on the former in January.
      Free agent De Gea still poses as a “serious option” but Newcastle worry about his lack of match fitness as he hasn’t played since May shortly before leaving United.
      Ramsdale has also been linked but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not keen to sell him even though he has been replaced by Brentford loanne David Raya between the sticks. More

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      Chelsea in transfer race with Man Utd and Spurs for Germany’s Jonathan Tah but will be made to wait by Bayer Leverkusen

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      CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race for Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah – but face competition from other Premier League clubs.Kicker report that Manchester United and Tottenham are also hot on the heels of the Bayer Leverkusen centre-half.
      Jonathan Tah has a release clause in his contractCredit: Rex
      The German outlet say many clubs see Tah as a valuable outlet to solving their injury woe – with Liverpool also keen on the defender.
      Each of the clubs have a starting central defender out with a long term injury.
      Tah, 27, would be a relatively cheap option for any interested party as he has a release clause of £15.5million.
      But, that clause does not kick in until the summer and Leverkusen will be reluctant to sell in the January window.
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      The club are currently top of the Bundesliga, something which was only boosted by Bayern Munich losing 5-1 yesterday to Eintracht Frankfurt.
      The club will also be without Edmond Tapsoba and Odilon Kossounou when they travel to the African Cup of Nations in January.
      So selling Tah would leave them heavily depleted at the back.
      Leverkusen take on third place Stuttgart today in a battle of the surprise packages in the Bundesliga this season.
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      If Leverkusen win, they will go six points clear of Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga.
      But, they will have played a game more than Thomas Tuchel’s side. More

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      Forgotten ex-Premier League star who left three years ago without kicking a ball targeting transfer return in January

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      PAPE GUEYE wants a second crack at the Premier League after his first ended without him kicking a ball.Marseille’s Senegal midfielder is available to buy in the next window.
      Ex-Watford man Pape Gueye is ready to return to England after playing at Marseille and SevillaCredit: Getty
      Gueye, 24, was signed by Watford from Le Havre three years ago.
      But he left immediately for Marseille.
      He was unhappy with the terms at the Hornets.
      And there was also a dispute with Watford over who was his agent.
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      Now English clubs have again been alerted to his availability.
      Gueye has played just once this season for Marseille.
      He spent the second half of last term on loan at Sevilla.
      But new Marseille boss Gennaro Gattuso does not fancy him.
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      And predecessor Marcelino also left Gueye out of his starting XI.
      However, any move for the midfielder could be complicated by his international duties.
      Gueye is a 17-time Senegal international and may be called up for their AFCON campaign in January. More

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      Bruno Guimaraes linked with swap transfer to Barcelona as Spanish giants hope to tempt Newcastle into deal

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      NEWCASTLE’S Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with a sensational transfer to Barcelona.And that’s despite committing his future to the Magpies until 2028, after signing a new contract with the club in October.
      Guimaraes is top of Barcelona’s wishlistCredit: Getty
      According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, though, that hasn’t put Barcelona off making him one of their top transfer targets.
      The club are keen to sign a holding midfielder and have reportedly put Bruno Guimaraes top of their list.
      Alongside the Brazil midfielder on their wishlist is Youssouf Fofana of Monaco and Everton’s Amadou Onana.
      Barcelona are obviously cash-strapped after years of financial struggle so will not be able to fund the deal through typical means.
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      The report said Barcelona are prepared to include several players as part of the deal as they “really like” Guimaraes.
      They did not specify on what players Newcastle might like, however.
      The report claims that Guimaraes has a £100million release clause in his new contract but Barcelona would be unable to pay this.
      Guimaraes has one goal and one assist in his 14 games played so far this season.
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      Bruno has been impressive this seasonCredit: The Sun
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      Newcastle will be reticent to lose him given that they are already short of midfielders and looking to bring one in.
      Sandro Tonali’s ban for illegal betting means the Magpies are already in the market for a new central midfielder.
      And Newcastle could lean on their Saudi owners to bring in Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal either on loan or on a permanent basis. More

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      Marcus Rashford ‘could make shock Barcelona swap transfer with ex-Chelsea and Arsenal target moving to Man Utd’

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      BARCELONA are considering a swoop for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, according to reports.Rashford, 26, scored 30 goals and provided 11 assists for the Red Devils last season but has struggled to replicate that form this term.
      Barcelona are interested in signing Marcus RashfordCredit: PA
      Erik ten Hag dropped him from the starting line-up ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea.
      And now the forward is being linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
      Calciomercato claim Barcelona are considering a shock move for Rashford.
      A potential swap deal could also be on the cards, with the La Liga champions allegedly willing to send Raphinha the other way.
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      United were linked with a move for the Brazil international in 2021 alongside Chelsea and Arsenal.
      The two London sides then battled it out in a bid to sign him, but he instead decided to join Barcelona from Leeds instead.
      He has since made 64 appearances for Xavi’s side, scoring 12 goals.
      Meanwhile, Rashford signed a bumper five-year United contract worth £325,000-a-week just five months ago.
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      Rashford has struggled to match last season’s form
      Raphinha has started just four La Liga games so far this season
      However, fans have been far from impressed with him in recent weeks.
      Club legend Paul Scholes criticised the England international following his poor performance against Newcastle last week.
      Speaking on Premier League Productions, he said: “Marcus last year was brilliant and he’s got ability, there is no doubt about that.
      “But when you decide to walk back like he was, and he comes off and behaves like that, I do not think it’s good for the team.
      “And he’s one of the most experienced players now. He’s a player that players look up to. Mainoo looks up to him. Garnacho looks up to him.” More

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      Jurgen Klopp ready to raid Bundesliga in £30million transfer after Joel Matip’s season-ending injury

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      LIVERPOOL are eyeing a January move for Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix after Joel Matip’s season-ending knee injury.Centre-back Matip, out of contract this summer, now looks unlikely to play for the club again after rupturing his ACL against Fulham last weekend.
      Jurgen Klopp could raid the Bundesliga for a new defender in JanuaryCredit: PA
      Joel Matip has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a ruptured ACLCredit: Alamy
      Reds boss Jurgen Klopp could now fast-forward plans to buy a replacement and has been looking at Frenchman Lacroix along with Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi.
      Lacroix, 23, has been in the Bundesliga after joining from Sochaux in 2020 and Wolfsburg would want £30million as he only has 18 months left on his deal.
      The 6ft 3in defender is one of the fastest players in German football and can also play  right-back.
      Another target for Klopp is England international Guehi.
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      Palace will listen to offers of £50m-plus but they are not interested in him leaving next month.
      Klopp will now rely on skipper Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate in central defence — with Joe Gomez and rising star Jarell Quansah currently the only back-ups.
      The arrival of Lacroix would ease those woes, with the former French youth international capable of playing on both sides of central defence.
      He has already kept two cleans sheets for Wolfsburg this season despite their inconsistent Bundesliga form.
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      Lacroix also captained the side earlier this season and has one goal from 15 appearances across all competitions.
      Klopp previously looked to Germany to recruit Matip on a free transfer from Schalke in 2016.
      He has since made 201 appearances for the Reds and won both the Premier League and Champions League with the club.
      Liverpool are eyeing a move for Wolfsburg defender Maxence LacroixCredit: Getty More