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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

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      Ex-Arsenal transfer chief explains why Gunners made infamous £40m+£1 bid for Suarez, when there was NO release clause

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      ARSENAL’S former transfer chief Dick Law revealed why the club made their infamous £40million and £1 bid for Luis Suarez.The Uruguay international looked set to move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2013 after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League.

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      Luis Suarez was heavily linked with a switch from Liverpool to Arsenal in summer 2013 The now 36-year-old, who plays for Brazilians Gremio, had a clause in his contract with the Reds that they had to inform him of any transfer bid if it was more than £40m.
      And Law insisted that Arsenal were always aware the figure was not a buy-out clause and they simply added the extra pound to kick-start negotiations.
      But Liverpool owner John W. Henry took offence to the offer and, after it was publicised, he tweeted: “What do you think they’re smoking over there?”
      Suarez ended up remaining at Anfield for another season where he was named PFA Player of the Year before sealing a £75m move to Barcelona.
      Several years later and the striker was available for a nominal fee, leaving Barcelona for Atletico Madrid in 2020, where he won the LaLiga title.
      The Gunners’ then-transfer guru Law would later explain that the North London side had never wanted to antagonise their Premier League rivals. More

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      Everton ‘trying to renegotiate Dele Alli transfer with Tottenham’ with £10m bonus payment nearly due

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      EVERTON are trying to renegotiate the deal they struck with Tottenham for Dele Alli, according to reports.The 27-year-old joined the Toffees in January 2022 but has featured just 13 times for the Merseyside club.
      Dele Alli has played just 13 games for EvertonCredit: Getty
      And now they are looking to change the terms of the complex transfer they agreed.
      Everton completed a deal that involved several performance-related clauses.
      Dele was signed on an initial free transfer, but the deal could reach as high as £30million.
      Tottenham are set to receive £10m when Alli plays his 20th game for Everton, although he has not featured for the Premier League side since August 2022.
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      But, as Alli prepares to return from injury in the near-future, manager Sean Dyche has revealed the club have opened discussions with Tottenham about the make-up of the original deal.
      He said: “[Director of football Kevin Thelwell] has had a couple of phone calls, just lightly in the background. ‘Look, where do you see it?’
      “But nothing has changed at the moment.”
      Alli spent some of last season on loan at Besiktas but struggled to re-discover his form in Turkey.
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      Back in July, he bravely opened up about being sexually abused as a child.
      He also revealed he went to rehab for six weeks after suffering an addiction to sleeping pills.
      Meanwhile, Everton’s financial crisis could see them deducted 12 points.
      The Premier League has called for the punishment after the club recorded heavy financial losses over the past three years.
      The Telegraph claims the Toffees are down £371.8million over that time period.
      The Prem’s permitted amount is £105m – less than a third of Everton’s losses.
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      Goal-shy Man Utd ‘draw up THREE-MAN striker shortlist as transfer chiefs desperately seek support for Rasmus Hojlund’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly have a three-man shortlist to strengthen their attack in January.The Red Devils have struggled for goals this season with Marcus Rashford the only recognised forward in the squad with a Premier League goal to his name.
      Manchester United want to sign an experienced striker to support Rasmus HojlundCredit: AP
      United remain interested in Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      Ivan Toney is wanted by several Premier League teamsCredit: Alamy
      Mehdi Taremi would be a cheaper optionCredit: Getty
      Rasmus Hojlund has scored three goals in Europe since his blockbuster summer arrival but it is understood the club are keen to sign a striker to support the young Dane.
      It is felt there is too much of a burden on Hojlund’s young shoulders to score goals, and United feel he could learn from playing alongside an experienced frontman.
      According to the Daily Mail, United already have several targets in mind who they could try to sign when the transfer window re-opens.
      One is long-term target – Napoli striker Victor Osimhen who finished as Serie A’s top goalscorer last season.
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      Napoli slapped a huge asking price on the Nigerian in the summer but a recent fallout means they may now be more willing to listen to offers.
      If not, the Red Devils could splash out on Brentford star Ivan Toney, who will be free from his gambling ban.
      However recent reports claim the Bees could demand £100million to let the England international leave.
      And with United also keen to sign a world class centre-back like Edmond Tapsoba or Jean-Clair Todibo, they could decide to bring in a striker on a budget.
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      Porto hitman Mehdi Taremi is also understood to be on the club’s radar.
      The Iranian, 31, is out of contract at the end of the season and was linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer. More

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      Man Utd have two ‘potential replacements’ in mind with Ten Hag ‘on thin ice’ according to ‘senior source’ at club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have two potential alternatives in mind to replace manager Erik ten Hag who is “on thin ice”, reports suggest.Ten Hag has overseen United’s worst start to a season in 61 years with his team languishing in eighth place after losing five out of their first 10 Premier League games, of which they have won the other half.
      Man Utd manager Ten Hag is on “thin ice” after a terrible start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are considering Zinedine Zidane to replace Erik ten HagCredit: AP
      Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is also a top target for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      According to The Times, a “senior source” believes the Red Devils’ two most recent heavy losses to Manchester City and Newcastle at Old Trafford have left the Dutch tactician at serious risk of being sacked.
      That is why club chiefs are already thinking ahead and view Zinedine Zidane as well as Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as potential replacements.
      Zidane has been a free agent since 2021 after his second stint as Real Madrid manager came to an end following a staggering three Champions League triumphs across both tenures.
      Amorim, on the other hand, is considered a rising star as he led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in his first full season in charge two years ago.
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      However, there are major complications due to the club’s ongoing ownership saga.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to complete his 25 per cent purchase of the club, which could see him run all sporting matters.

      Ratcliffe’s partial takeover could affect chief executive Richard Arnold’s position, and he will be needed if United decide to look for a new manager at this time.
      The Red Devils have previously expressed confidence on Ten Hag and, according to Fabrizio Romano, club sources claim there have been no moves to replace him.
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      Sir Jim is said to be looking to make changes in other key positions, such as finding a new chief executive and sporting director as well as establishing a new football board.
      However, there have been reports that the players are losing faith in Ten Hag.
      Reports suggested there have been complaints regarding his tactics, which led to showdown talks in the dressing room after the loss to City, and training methods, which some feel have led to injuries. More

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      Liverpool ‘verbally agree’ January transfer of exciting Brazil star in huge blow to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

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      LIVERPOOL have agreed personal terms with one of Brazil’s most highly-rated stars, reports suggest.Fluminense ace Andre Trindade, who has also been linked with Arsenal, is said to be close to joining the Reds.
      Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Fluminense star Andre TrindadeCredit: AFP
      Liverpool transfer target Andre has also been linked with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      However, Liverpool appear to have stolen a march on the Gunners as they seem closer to landing the versatile midfielder.
      According to sports journalist Francois Plateau, the Brazil international has already reached a verbal agreement with the Merseysiders.
      However, there is no official agreement between Liverpool and Fluminense at this stage.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side are still facing competition as there have been other clubs getting in touch with the Brazilian club as well as Andre’s camp.
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      This comes amid reports claiming Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen in midfield with Thomas Partey linked with a move to Juventus.
      Liverpool have been monitoring the 22-year-old since the summer but their advances were turned down due to the Copa Libertadores.

      Reports suggested Klopp’s side offered £25million for the No6, who can cover all positions in the middle of the park.
      However, talks could move faster after Saturday’s Copa Libertadores Final which will see Fluminense facing off against Boca Juniors at the Maracana.
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      Andre’s commitments with the Tricolor will then be completed for the season and he could thus be free to move to Anfield if his release clause is met as he still has a contract until December 31, 2026.
      The defensive midfielder has amassed a total of four goals and three assists in 160 appearances for Fernando Diniz’s side despite his young age.
      The youngster’s impressive performances also led to a senior debut with Brazil in June as well as a total of two caps. More