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      Fierce rivals Sunderland and Middlesbrough to lock horns in transfer race for Championship wonderkid

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      SUNDERLAND and Middlesbrough are in a North East tug-of-war for rising star Nathaniel Adjei.The battle for the talented 21-year-old is not solely limited to these two bitter rivals, however, with fellow Championship promotion rivals Preston North End also keen on the Ghanaian defender.
      Nathaniel Adjei currently plays for Hammarby in SwedenCredit: Getty
      Hammarby have only lost three league games with Adjei in the line-up this seasonCredit: Getty
      All three want the blossoming centre back on loan in January to help give their chances of reaching the Premier League an extra push.
      Adjei is currently with Swedish top-flight side Hammarby but has alerted scouts in England after already being tracked by Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers.
      Rangers sent scouts to watch him play last month.
      But his options could come from far wider than just the UK, with teams in Belgium and Italy also interested, according to Sky Sports.
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      Adjei is enjoying a fine breakthrough season, having helped Hammarby reach sixth in the table after 29 games.
      A regular starter, he has played in all but nine league games to date, as well as in both of their UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
      In May, Adjei also netted his first goal as a pro.
      When in the lineup, Hammarby have only lost three league games, compared to five without.
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      Their season is set to come to a close following their game against Halmstad on November 12.
      Unfortunately for Hammarby, with fifth the highest possible finishing position in the league, a European berth is no longer on the table.
      The towering 6-foot-2 defender was signed by Hammarby TFF in the Swedish third division on loan in August 2022.
      Come June, he was signed permanently by their main team by manager Marti Cifuentes – who now calls Loftus Road home.
      Adjei’s current contract runs through July 2026.
      In June, he also made his debut for Ghana at the Africa U-23 Cup Of Nations. More

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      Former Arsenal star opens up on ‘catastrophic’ time in brutally honest interview following shock transfer to Euro giants

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      CHUBA AKPOM has opened up about the start of his Ajax career, which he has labelled as a “catastrophe”.The former Arsenal striker joined the Dutch giants in the summer in a shock £10.5million transfer from Middlesbrough.
      Chuba Akpom has opened on up life at AjaxCredit: TikTok
      Akpom has scored three goals for AjaxCredit: Rex
      He joined the club from MiddlesbroughCredit: Getty
      Akpom, 28, has not enjoyed the best start to life at his new club.
      Ajax currently sit 11th in the Eredivisie after losing five of their first ten games of the league season.
      The poor form had seen the side drop all the way to the bottom of the league at one point.
      The club has started to rebuild their season in recent weeks with back-to-back wins.
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      Akpom has played his role in the victories scoring three goals off of the bench.
      After the game against Heereveen, Akpom opened up on his time in Holland so far.
      He admitted to not being settled at the club.
      He told ESPN: “It’s been a catastrophe, personally and for the team.
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      “I haven’t felt settled for two months, it’s only this week that I’ve felt settled.
      “I’ve been in a hotel by myself, I’ve not been playing and I feel like I’ve been alone here, but this week I feel back to my normal self.”
      Akpom’s upturn in form has come with the change of manager.
      Maurice Steijn was sacked as manager in October and replaced by John Van ‘t Schip.
      Akpom has praised his new boss for helping improve his mood by speaking to him about his life and not just football.
      He added: “The manager came and spoke to me straight away, on a human level not a football level.
      “He asked how I am, how my family is.
      “We’re footballers but we’re human beings firstly and I really appreciated that little chat with the manager and the assistant.
      Akpom came through the Arsenal academyCredit: Getty
      “But, it’s been really tough for me.
      “I try to stay professional and keep working, but a new country, new environment, new team, in a hotel – it’s really a struggle.”
      Expectations were high for Akpom following his switch from Boro as he was coming off the back of an exceptional season in the Championship.
      The strike finished the season as the league’s top scorer having netted 28 goals in 38 appearances.
      Akpom graduated from Arsenal’s academy and made 12 appearances for their first team before joining Greek side PAOK in 2020.
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      During his Gunners stint, he had loan spells at Brentford, Coventry, Nottingham Forest, Hull, Brighton and Sint-Truidense V.V..
      Following two years in Greece, he signed for Middlesbrough in 2020. More

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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