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      Man Utd and Arsenal in Matheus Cunha transfer battle with Wolves star ready to make summer move

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal target Matheus Cunha is expected to STAY at Wolves this month.But a January transfer move away from Molineux is still “not impossible”.Wolves star Matheus Cunha is being targeted by Manchester United and ArsenalCredit: GettyCunha prefers to stay at Wolves in January but a summer move is possibleCredit: RexSunSport can confirm both United and the Gunners are keeping tabs on the versatile forward during the winter market.A move before transfer deadline day is not completely out of the question.Sources, though, tell us the Brazil international would prefer to stay at Wolves and sign a new deal tying him until 2029.The centre-forward’s January status will largely depend on ongoing contract talks with the club.Read More on FootballNevetheless, the summer transfer window will possibly be a different story as Cunha could be more open then to considering offers.The striker has stood out for Wanderers during their turbulent campaign in the top flight.The Brazilian has scored 10 goals and bagged four assists in 19 Premier League appearances.Wolves are currently 17th in the table and have the same points tally as 18th-placed Ipswich Town, who are in the drop zone.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNew manager Vitor Pereira has improved the team’s fortunes after replacing Gary O’Neil last month by winning two and losing only one of his four matches in charge, which includes a 2-2 draw at Tottenham.Reports have suggested Cunha’s new deal would also include a relegation clause in case Wolves drop to the Championship.Which football clubs could Marcus Rashford join?Man Utd and Arsenal both need additions to add some spark to their attack for the second half of the season.The North Londoners have been lacking a natural centre-forward with Kai Havertz mostly filling in as a false nine.And United are likely to lose out-of-favour star man Marcus Rashford as early as this month, while other expensive strikers like Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee have yet to hit a high note.Cunha switched to the West Midlands from Atletico Madrid, initially on loan in January 2023 before a £44million permanent deal.He launched his career with Swiss side Sion before spells in Germany with Red Bull Leipzig and Hertha Berlin. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool all circling for Joao Gomes transfer after shining for Wolves

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      WOLVES will fight off interest in Joao Gomes from Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool – for now at least.The Brazil midfielder has plenty of admirers in England and Europe after an impressive first half of the Premier League season.Joao Gomes is being eyed by a trio of Premier League heavyweightCredit: AlamyThe Wolves midfielder has enjoyed a strong first half of the seasonCredit: GettyGomes, 23, has started all but one of Wolves’ top-flight games and has been a standout performer along with forward Matheus Cunha.Wanderers are moving to tie Cunha to a new deal and are determined to hold on to both Brazilians in this transfer window as they look to build on the improvement under new boss Vitor Pereira.Gomes’ value will only continue to increase if he maintains his level of performance. His current contract runs until 2028, putting the onus on his suitors to come up with a huge bid for Wolves even to consider selling him.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLGomes joined Wolves from Flamengo in January 2023 for a bargain £15million.The midfielder spoke to SunSport earlier this season about growing into life in England. And he put his impressive performances down to his new-found love of Brazilian jiu-jitsu.Gomes said: “Learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu has improved my football.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”It’s helped a lot with my mobility — and flexibility. Before I tried jiu-jitsu, I don’t think I had a lot of that. I used to have a lot of pain.”It has given me a lot of resistance to that pain. It’s helped with my conditioning.Wolves players and staff clashing with one another after full-time”So doing it has given me a lot of benefits with regards to football.”Wolves have lost just once in four games, hauling themselves out of the Prem relegation zone in the process. A morale-boosting 2-0 win over Man Utd on Boxing Day has seen confidence return to the first XI.And new boss Pereira believes his team have enough to pull away from the bottom three.Following the United triumph, the said: “A man with confidence can do a lot of good things. “In this moment, I think the team is happy, the energy is positive, the players are quality.” More

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      Jonjo Shelvey’s contract at Turkish club RIPPED UP after just five months as blunt statement is released

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      FORMER Premier League midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has been released by Turkish side ikas Eyupspor after just five months.The 32-year-old, who joined Eyupspor in August, agreed to leave the Istanbul-based club by mutual consent.Jojo Shelvey has been released by Turkish side ikas EyupsporCredit: Instagram @eyupsporkulubuA statement from the club read: “We have parted ways with professional football player Jonjo Shelvey by mutual consent.”We would like to thank Jonjo Shelvey for his contributions to our team and wish him success in his future career.”Shelvey made just six appearances for Eyupspor after joining five months ago.But he now finds himself without a club.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSome reports suggest Burnley might look to sign him this month.Clarets boss Scott Parker could turn to Shelvey for some midfield experience as his side push for promotion back to the Premier League.Han-Noah Massengo joined Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre earlier this week, leaving Burnley light in terms of midfield options.Asked if it was a concern, Parker said: “Yes, we’re a little bit short there at the moment and it’s probably an area that we’ll see if there’s anything [in the transfer window].Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”We’ve obviously got Aaron Ramsey [to return from injury], but he’s still a little bit away.”There’s a player there that I look at and I’ve been looking at for some time before I came here and I know exactly what sort of level of player he is. But obviously at this present moment in time he’s out injured.Forgotten Premier League star scores from inside his OWN HALF as fans say ‘hide him from Man Utd before they send a bid’”But you’re right, there’s a little area there where we’re a little bit light and maybe we’ll have a look at that.”Before joining Eyupspor, Shelvey spent a season with Caykur Rizespor.He joined the club after being released by Nottingham Forest.The midfielder has also played for Newcastle, Swansea, Liverpool and Charlton. More

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      Man Utd recall THREE goalkeepers from loan spells including ‘superb’ 18-year-old amid questions over Andre Onana

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have recalled three goalkeepers from their loan stints amid Andre Onana’s struggles between the sticks.Onana, 28, has made significant errors throughout new manager Ruben Amorim’s two-month stint in charge of United.Manchester United have recalled three goalkeepers amid Andre Onana’s strugglesCredit: ReutersRising talent Elyh Harrison is among the keepers Man Utd brought backCredit: GettyAnd the Cameroon international’s understudy Altay Bayindir committed two major blunders in last month’s Carabao Cup loss at Tottenham.That is why the Red Devils have decided to cut three of their keepers’ loan stints short to bring in some extra competition for their two struggling shot stoppers.According to The Mail, Tom Wooster and Tom Myles have come back from Farsley Celtic and Runcorn Linnets respectively.Man Utd also recalled rising young talent Elyh Harrison from a stunning loan stint at Chester.Read More on Man UtdWooster, 19, Myles, 19, and Harrison, 18, are all expected to stay at Old Trafford for the rest of the season.This comes amid reports suggesting United are looking for a new goalkeeper to provide serious competition for Onana.Royal Antwerp ace Senne Lammens is being monitored by the Manchester giants’ scouts.However, Amorim is unlikely to buy another keeper during the January transfer window while both Onana and Bayindir are still in his squad.Most read in FootballHarrison, however, poses as a very interesting addition to the Portuguese tactician’s side as he will be training with the first team while playing with the Under-21s.The England Under-18 international amassed a total of 23 appearances with Chester and kept nine clean sheets.Man Utd Player Ratings vs LiverpoolThat led to immense praise by manager Calum McIntyre, who described the teenager as “superb”.Harrison was involved in Man Utd’s first-team squad during last summer’s pre-season but did not go on tour to the US. More

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      Man City warned it would take ‘something extraordinary’ to sign £50million-rated Omar Marmoush

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      MANCHESTER CITY must do “something extraordinary” if they want to sign £50million-rated Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush this month.The Egyptian, 25, is the top target for Pep Guardiola as he looks to replace Julian Alvarez and provide some support for Erling Haaland.Manchester City must do ‘something extraordinary’ to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Omar MarmoushCredit: GettyEintracht have no plans to let Man City target Marmoush leave in JanuaryCredit: GettyHowever Eintracht are reluctant to sell their star players as they are going well in both their domestic league and the Europa League this season.Frankfurt have no plans to let Marmoush – who has also been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool – leave following 18 goals in 24 games this term.Director of football Markus Krosche said: “Our basic intention is to keep the squad together.”Something extraordinary would have to happen for us to move away from this position.”Read More on FootballIn the meantime, City are also looking to finalise an agreement with Lens for defender Abdukodir Khusanov.The Uzbekistan international has been targeted by a host of clubs and is rated at around £30m by his current employers.Meanwhile, Galatasaray are keeping close tabs on Ilkay Gundogan’s situation at the Etihad.The former skipper returned to Man City in the summer – just a year after leaving to join Barcelona.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe signed a 12-month deal with the option of a further year but the move has not worked out as well as all parties hoped.The 34-year-old has been needed more than expected due to Rodri’s injury but has struggled during a difficult season for the champions.Man City boss Pep Guardiola ready to make urgent tactical tweak and defends Erling Haaland He has been on the bench for the last three matches and City are on the lookout for midfield reinforcements in the January transfer window.Guardiola does not want to lose players this window so a move to Turkey is more likely in the summer. More

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      Meet Randal Kolo Muani, the Tottenham and Man Utd target who’ll forever be haunted by the goal he DIDN’T score

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      EVEN Randal Kolo Muani admits that his World Cup final miss will haunt him forever.But a move to the Premier League could be a big step in burying that memory and reigniting his career after he was frozen out at Paris Saint-Germain.Randal Kolo Muani has been out of favour at PSGCredit: GettyKolo Muani was thwarted by Emi Martinez in the World Cup finalCredit: EPATottenham are leading the chase for the France international, 26, with Manchester United also in the hunt.And they hope RKM can reproduce the form that made him a star at Eintracht Frankfurt, rather than the moment that he is best remembered for outside Germany.It was 3-3 in stoppage time at the end of extra-time in the most incredible World Cup final of all time when Kolo Muani had the chance to win it for France.As he bore down on Argentina’s goal, he had captain Kylian Mbappe to his left, ready to become the first player to score four times in the biggest game in international football.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Kolo Muani went for goal himself and Emi Martinez kept the ball out with the left leg, earning his team a penalty shootout which they won to clinch the trophy for the third time.RKM said: “I could have lobbed him, I could have given the ball to Kylian, but in the moment, I didn’t see him.“After when you see the video, you see that there were other options, but it’s too late, you cannot do anything. It still sticks it in my throat and it’ll be there for life.”To be fair to Kolo Muani, he didn’t seem to allow the disappointment to affect the rest of his breakout season for Eintracht.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHaving been signed on a free transfer from French club Nantes in the summer of 2022, he returned from Qatar and picked up where he had left off.Kolo Muani racked up 10 more goals and three more assists in the Bundesliga and fired Eintracht to the German cup final, ending the campaign with 23 goals and 17 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions.Spain star Nacho smashes France ace Kolo Muani’s head to the ground in Euro 2024 semi-finalErik Peters, who covers Eintracht for leading German media outlet Bild, said: “Kolo Muani had an incredible season.“From his very first game, when he came on as a substitute and scored against Bayern Munich, he looked special.“He was so quick, with his long legs, and had great skills.”.One of Kolo Muani’s standout moments is a painful memory for one of the managers who could soon be in charge of him.Ruben Amorim was boss of Sporting Lisbon when Eintracht came to Portugal in December for a winner-takes-all clash in the final round of Champions League group games.And it was Kolo Muani who grabbed the winner as the German side came from behind to win 2-1, thus clinching a place in the last 16 and sending Sporting into the Europa League.You can make a good argument that Kolo Muani would be better suited to Amorim’s system of play at United than Ange Postecoglou’s set-up at Spurs.Kolo Muani previously starred for Eintracht FrankfurtCredit: GettyAt Eintracht, he was mainly used as the front man in a 3-4-2-1 formation.And if Postecoglou sees the Frenchman more as an option out wide, he will be making a mistake – according to Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner.The Palace head coach left Eintracht at the end of 2022-23.Shortly after Kolo Muani made his own move to PSG, Glasner still gave him a glowing reference – but warned he would be wasted if played on the wing.Glasner said: “For me, he isn’t a wide player.“I needed to see a Kolo Muani who scored goals, and out wide, he made lots of assists, but he scored very little.“So he needed to be in the middle.“Kolo Muani was also our No9, but he had a lot of freedom. I couldn’t ask for him to wait in the box for the ball to come. He needed to find spaces in the defence.”BITTER FAREWELLBut the happy memories that Eintracht fans have of Kolo Muani were overshadowed by the manner of his departure to PSG.To some, it was understandable that the Frenchman wanted to play for one of the biggest clubs in Europe in the city of birth – he, Arsenal’s William Saliba and Mbappe are all from the French capital’s north-east suburbs.But the way he forced the move left a bad taste in the mouth.After returning from the World Cup, Kolo Muani had changed his agent and teamed up with Moussa Sissoko, whose client roster included Ousmane Dembele.Back in 2017, Dembele went on strike at Borussia Dortmund before moving to Barcelona.Kolo Muani did the same when PSG, having already signed Dembele, stepped up their efforts to sign him as well.The transfer went right to the wire on deadline day in September 2023, but in the end Eintracht were able to squeeze 95m Euros (nearly £80m) out of PSG.It was an incredible fee but little compensation at the time for the Eintracht fans, who branded Kolo Muani greedy.’Cash doesn’t change character, it just makes it visible’At the first game after his rancorous exit, they displayed a banner that read: Kohle Muani (Kohle is German for money) – cash doesn’t change character, it just makes it visible.”Some still feel that Kolo Muani is a decent bloke who was just badly advised.But it’s fair to say that there is plenty of schadenfreude in Frankfurt that things have not worked out for him at PSG.Boss Luis Enrique repeatedly defended Kolo Muani as he struggled to gel with Mbappe and Dembele, despite them being established as France’s front three.But with RKM being shifted out wide at times and amid rumours of a row with Mbappe, the big-money signing’s form flatlined, with the last of his six Ligue 1 goals in 2023-24 coming on February 10.NOT A ONE-HIT WONDEREnrique seems to have given up on Kolo Muani this season, giving him just two starts in the league before leaving him out of the squad completely and making him available for transfer.Anyone who takes him will want to see the frontman who scored three times as France topped their Nations League A group – and who looked like one of the hottest talents in the world in 2022-23.Peters said: “In Frankfurt, they know that the price they got for Muani was inflated because PSG wanted him so badly.“But they don’t think he is a one-hit wonder.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The Premier League, with the pace of the game and the importance of transitions, could be the perfect place for him.”But even if Kolo Muani ends up scoring past Villa goalkeeper Martinez, it won’t make up for that World Cup final moment.Kolo Muani could bring his skills to the Premier League soonCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham rivalling Celtic for Irish wonderkid, 17, with £1m bid already rejected… and he can’t join until next year

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      CELTIC are rivalling Tottenham for Irish whizkid Mason Melia.Striker Melia, 17, has been billed as one of the most exciting talents to come out of the Republic of Ireland in recent years and could leave St Patrick’s Athletic this month.Teenager Mason Melia is attracting interest from clubs across EuropeCredit: SportsfileMany clubs across Europe have shown an interest including Eintracht Frankfurt and Genk.But Melia has been most keen on joining Spurs, who are understood to have had a £1million bid rejected last month.Personal terms will be no problem and Tottenham are weighing up whether to complete a deal in January.But due to Brexit rules, he would not be able to join a British club until January 2026, the first transfer window after he turns 18 on September 23.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe same therefore applies to Celtic, yet the Bhoys remain very keen on acquiring his services as they see him as a possible future star.A deal could be set up this month though to be completed in a year’s time.It would however be possible for Melia to move to the continent now though due to having an EU passport.Melia played 41 times for St Pat’s last season – as well as one appearance for the Under-19s.Most read in FootballThe teenager became the youngest goalscorer in League of Ireland history last year.In June 2023 he came off the bench against UCD to find the net at the age of just 15 years and 281 days old.Celtic fans convinced footage captures exact moment Rangers supporter throws coin at Arne EngelsMelia caught the eye on the European stage during St Patrick’s Conference League playoff with Istanbul Basaksehir in August. Teammate Aidan Kenna said after the game: “He knows how good he is and how good he can be, he has a good head on his shoulders.”He’s playing men’s football, and it’s not just his goals, his overall game is getting better and better. “I am there to give him any advice he needs but he doesn’t need much, it will be me asking him for advice soon.” More

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      Inter Milan preparing Oleksandr Zinchenko bid as Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta targets marquee Theo Hernandez transfer

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      INTER MILAN are preparing a January bid for Oleksandr Zinchenko, SunSport can reveal.Mikel Arteta is believed to be “open-minded” to the idea of letting the Ukrainian leave.Oleksandr Zinchenko has struggled for game time this seasonCredit: GettyEx-Manchester City ace Zinchenko has slipped down the pecking order at the Emirates.And Inter think that Zinchenko could help massively boost their domestic campaign.The full-back’s arrival from City ousted Kieran Tierney, before the 28-year-old himself was sidelined by the arrivals of first Jurrien Timber and then Riccardo Calafiori, both of whom can play across the backline.Tierney will be leaving the club on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season, and Zinchenko could well follow him out of the door, having started just two Premier League games this term.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe question mark over Zinchenko’s future comes as Arsenal reportedly monitor the future of French international defender Theo Hernandez.The rampaging full-back is AC Milan’s highest ever scoring defender but struggled under recently-sacked boss Paulo Fonseca.He has started 10 Serie A games but was dropped for their clash with Genoa and began their win over Hellas Verona on the bench.As it stands, the Frenchman’s £81,000 a week deal at San Siro expires in 2026, and Italian reports claim that to date there has been no significant progress on his renewal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTheo Hernandez has been linked with the GunnersCredit: GettyIt has raised speculation that the left-back could be sold in the next transfer window.Arteta is believed to be a huge fan of the player.Mikel Arteta bizarrely appears to blame Carabao Cup BALL for Arsenal’s missed chances as trophy drought set to continue More