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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

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      Arsenal and Chelsea target Ivan Toney ‘tells Brentford he wants January transfer’… but boss Frank wants him ‘FOREVER’

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      BRENTFORD star Ivan Toney has told Brentford he wants to leave, according to reports.The 27-year-old is currently serving an eight-month ban from football for betting breaches.
      Thomas Frank wants Ivan Toney to stay foreverCredit: Getty
      Toney can play again from January 17 but his days with the Bees could be numbered.
      Reports claim that the striker is open to leaving the club in the winter window.
      Both Arsenal and Chelsea have supposedly held talks with the player’s representatives.
      He also recently changed agents, hinting at a possible move.
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      Meanwhile, Brentford are determined to hold onto their star man and could demand over £80million for his services.
      Manager Thomas Frank addressed speculation prior to their game against West Ham today.
      He said: “I want him to stay. Ivan is happy to stay.
      “He is happy at the club. What happens in the future is impossible to guess about.
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      “He’s a top player, one of our most important players, if not the most important last year.
      “Any player that can score 20-plus goals in the Premier League are very, very important.
      “Ivan’s skillset in terms of finishing abilities with his left and right, heading and his composure in those moments and his link-up play and his presence, character, is a very good package.
      “It’s not up to me to put a price tag on him, it’s down to the club.
      “But I’m happy with him, I hope he plays here forever and I’m the coach.” More

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      Kalvin Phillips’ agent ‘offers Man City outcast to LaLiga giants in shock transfer.. but club to reject £43m valuation’

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS’ time at Manchester City could be coming to an end after his agent ambitiously offered him to Real Madrid, according to reports. The England international has struggled for minutes since joining City from Leeds for £45million in June 2022.
      Kalvin Phillips has been offered a Man City escape to LaLigaCredit: Reuters
      Phillips has played just six times under Pep Guardiola this seasonCredit: Getty
      And manager Pep Guardiola has opened the door for him to find a new club in January, having said: “He will be here until winter.
      “After, I don’t know what will happen because nobody knows once the window is open.”
      With that in mind, Phillips has been offered to Real Madrid for a sum of £43million, according to Defensa Central.
      However, the Jude Bellingham-inspired LaLiga leaders are said to not be keen on that price.
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      Phillips has made just six appearances in all competitions for City this season.
      The 27-year-old previously declared that he wanted to play to secure his place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for next summer’s Euro 2024.
      But he has firmly remained second fiddle in the City midfield behind Rodri so far.
      After a shocking challenge during the Three Lions 3-1 win over Italy, he said: “It is probably a lack of minutes at club level.
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      “Maybe I was lucky not to get sent off and I want to be playing as much as possible but I haven’t done that for a year and a half.
      “I always try to make sure I am ready for whatever comes. I want minutes, I want to go to the Euros. We will see what happens.”
      The Athletic reported in September how City coaches are concerned about his ability to play the ball quickly in tight spaces, particularly when receiving the ball from the goalkeeper.
      In October, SunSport revealed how Phillips was prepared to waive a £17.5m pay-off in order to push through a January transfer to secure minutes ahead of the Euros.
      Newcastle, Liverpool, West Ham and Juventus have all previously been linked with Phillips.
      Bayern Munich were also linked in the summer following their purchase of Harry Kane. More

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      Real Madrid ‘want Chelsea’s Reece James as transfer replacement for Carvajal and have scouted him for years’

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      REAL MADRID have their eyes set on Chelsea’s Reece James as they line up to replace Dani Carvajal.The Blues captain has been on the LaLiga giants’ radar for some time now.
      Real Madrid are keen to sign Reece JamesCredit: Reuters
      The Chelsea right-back is deemed to be the perfect replacement for Dani CarvajalCredit: Alamy
      Los Blancos are hoping James could emulate the success of fellow Englishman Jude Bellingham at the Bernabeu.
      The Spanish giants are set to replace long-standing right-back Carvajal.
      The 31-year-old has been remarkable for the LaLiga side having made 386 appearances across a decade.
      While he has been an excellent recruit having helped Real secure three LaLiga, two Copa del Rey and five Champions League, his prime years are now behind him.
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      According to Mundo Deportivo James has impressed those at the Bernabeu , and especially boss Carlo Ancelotti.
      But the right-back has not expressed any intention to leave West London.
      And James’ long-term contract at Stamford Bridge does not expire until 2028.
      Chelsea’s main man will not come cheap to the Spanish side.
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      And with the Blues aiming to offload many of their players next summer due to Financial Fair Play rules, while James leaving could be a shock, it isn’t impossible.
      The Chelsea academy graduate made his senior debut for the Blues in 2019 and has since made over 150 appearances in the West London outfit.
      Despite his recent injuries losing James would be a massive blow to Mauricio Pochettino’s side who have not had the best start to the Premier League this term. More

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      Real Madrid make transfer decision between Mbappe and Haaland as ‘one is a better fit for Jude Bellingham’

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      REAL Madrid have decided who they want to play alongside Jude Bellingham out of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe.The Los Blancos have declared the French icon is a better fit for the England youngster.
      Real Madrid have chosen Kylian Mbappe as their new striker prospectCredit: Alamy
      Real Madrid chose Mbappe over Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid are looking for a striker to assist newcomer Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      It means Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez will now up his chase Mbappe instead of previous target Haaland.
      The La Liga giants are looking to replace Karim Benzema, who left the Bernabeu in the summer.
      Boss Carlo Ancelotti in the meantime has allowed newcomer Bellingham to move up the pitch to assist Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
      But the Italian is set to recruit a new No9 at the end of the campaign.
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      Real have a long-standing interest in both Mbappe and Haaland.
      And in the summer the French superstar snubbed a move to the Bernabeu and instead signed a contract extension with Paris Saint-Germain.
      According to Foot Mercato Ancelotti has not given up on the 24-year-old and has proclaimed Mbappe is the more logical signing.
      He is ready to make a huge financial effort to sign a striker and with Haaland looking like he’s not leaving the Etihad any time soon, the Frenchman is the perfect choice.
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      Perez believes Mbappe would deem to be better off playing alongside Bellingham rather than Haaland – even though the Norwegian was at Borussia Dortmund with the Englishman.
      Bellingham has made a triumphant start to life in the Spanish capital, scoring 13 goals in 13 games in La Liga and the Champions League.
      Mbappe’s uncertainty with PSG could work in Real Madrid’s favour but the Ligue 1 club could demand a mammoth price for their superstar forward. More

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      Liverpool ‘believe they CAN complete shock transfer for Mbappe’ and have ‘been in contact with his team for SIX YEARS’

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      LIVERPOOL still believe they can complete a shock move for Kylian Mbappe after SIX YEARS of talks with his camp, French reports say. Mbappe’s PSG future remains in doubt after he refused an extension of the contract this summer, which expires at the end of the season.
      Liverpool still believe they can sign Kylian Mbappe, French reports sayCredit: Alamy
      Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal made a world record bid of £257million for Mbappe but the player had no interest in a move.
      Real Madrid looked the most likely destination for the 2018 World Cup winner, who was banished to play with PSG’s B-team.
      Mbappe has since returned – after summer exits for Neymar and Lionel Messi – and he has since scored 12 goals in as many matches.
      But with the forward still yet to sign a new deal, which is entering its final six months, a transfer away looks increasingly more likely.
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      According to L’Equipe, a contract renewal is not being ruled out but Liverpool are a club named who hope to capitalise on the situation.
      The Reds tried to sign Mbappe in 2017 before he joined PSG from Monaco, with Jurgen Klopp said to have met for talks with the star.
      And it is claimed the club and Mbappe’s reps have remained in contact in the period since.
      But Madrid lead the race to sign the attacker.
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      Mbappe’s future took a further twist following the news he could be forced to axe his own mum as his agent,  according to Marca.
      Under a new Fifa rule, Lamari does not have the required licence to be a registered agent.
      As a result she has not been listed on the Fifa Agent Platform and cannot represent any footballer.
      This applies to negotiating player contracts and collecting payment for her involvement in deals.
      Lamari will not be able to obtain the relevant licence until May 2024 and will have to pass an exam first.
      She also risks being reported to Fifa if she continues to serve as Mbappe’s representative, which could land both of them a hefty fine.
      Kylian Mbappe could be forced to axe his mum Fayza LamariCredit: Getty More

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      How West Ham could line up after January transfer window with new striker & Man Utd duo as Sheikh Jassim lines up bid

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      WEST HAM could have a very different look in January as they eye up a new striker and a Manchester United duo.Qatari royal Sheikh Jassim is reportedly ready to purchase a stake in the Hammers after being snubbed by United.
      Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez is on West Ham’s radarCredit: Getty
      Sheikh Jassim could plot revenge on Man Utd and bid for a stake at West HamCredit: AFP
      The Sheikh wanted a complete £5billion or the Red Devils, with the Glazers instead preferring to sell a smaller stake to Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      And some of that money could now find its way to East London instead.
      That means manager David Moyes could be for a very busy January transfer window.
      Top of the Scotsman’s list is a new striker, with Danny Ings is yet to prove to be of any competition to No9 Michail Antonio.
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      Mexican hot-shot Santiago Gimenez may be the man to change that, following his remarkable goal-scoring form for Feyenoord.
      Tottenham, Arsenal, Newcastle, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Napoli, Lazio, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid all have their eyes on the 22-year-old.
      And there is a valid reason for that as so far this term he has scored 15 times in 11 outings in all competitions.
      The East London side did spark interest in the striker during the summer, but Gimenez ended up securing a long-term deal with the Eredivisie side until 2027.
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      West Ham are in line to make a move on Manchester United duo Anthony Martial and Harry MaguireCredit: Reuters
      That means he will not come cheap in the new year, as the Rotterdam club have already valued their frontman at £40million.
      And Moyes could move for United’s Anthony Martial if a deal for Gimenez cannot be done.
      The Frenchman, still only 27, is in desperate need of a career lifeline.
      The injury-plagued striker has not completed a full Premier League game since January 2021.
      But Martial’s experience, with over 300 games for United, could be a useful asset to Moyes, alongside right winger Jarrod Bowen.
      And Martial could not be the only out-of-favour Red Devil moving to the London Stadium, with the Hammers ready to try again for Harry Maguire.
      The Hammers offered £20m for the former United captain in the summer, but saw their bid rejected by the player.
      However, Maguire has since hinted that he could leave in January ahead of Euro 2024 if he continues to receive limited game time.
      England stalwart Maguire’s experience would certainly be beneficial to Nayef Aguerd in the West Ham backline.
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      But a cheaper option would be Club America’s Uruguay centre-back Sebastian Caceres.
      The Hammers could seal a deal with the 24-year-old in January for as little as £6million.
      West Ham are set to rekindle their interest in Harry MaguireCredit: Getty
      West Ham are also eyeing up another Man Utd star Anthony MartialCredit: Alamy More