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      Unemployed former Premier League star plays match for League Two club after being handed career lifeline

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      A FORMER Premier League stalwart who is now unemployed has been offered a career lifeline in League Two.Not many will have paid too much attention to the Cheshire Senior Cup showdown between Stockport County and Tranmere Rovers this week.
      A Premier League veteran appeared for Stockport County on trial this weekCredit: Getty
      But for one ex-Sheffield United, Aston Villa and Burnley ace it was a hugely important night.
      The 34-year-old Matt Lowton was released by Burnley during the summer after eight years at Turf Moor.
      Following his arrival from Villa in 2015, he became a key man under Sean Dyche and helped them to the Championship title in his first season there.
      The right-back went on to make 203 appearances for the club and scored three times but last term he began to fall out of favour after Vincent Kompany took charge.
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      He moved to Huddersfield Town on loan in January as Kompany led Burnley to the title and back to the Premier League.
      Then Lowton, who helped the Terriers beat relegation, began pre-season on trial at Birmingham.
      However, Brum boss John Eustace opted against offering the veteran a contract, leaving him jobless going into the campaign.
      Despite the transfer window now being closed, free agents are able to sign for a new club outside of it.
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      Matt Lowton is on trial with a League Two clubCredit: Getty
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      And it has now emerged that he has been offered an opportunity elsewhere in the Football League.
      Lowton is currently on trial with League Two outfit Stockport as he looks to earn himself a contract.
      And that led to him being handed a start for them on Tuesday in their 2-0 defeat to Tranmere Rovers in the Cheshire Senior Cup. More

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      Man Utd stars Sancho and Martial on Barcelona’s budget transfer shortlist of flops and outcasts along with Arsenal duo

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      BARCELONA have Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial on their six-man transfer shortlist, it’s claimed.The Spanish champions are also said to be eyeing moves for Arsenal duo Kai Havertz and Jorginho next summer.
      Jadon Sancho is on Barcelona’s stunning six-man transfer shortlistCredit: Getty
      Anthony Martial has struggled for consistent minutes this seasonCredit: Getty
      Barca’s financial problems have had a direct impact on their transfer business in recent seasons.
      In order to manage their issues, the club have been forced to look at free agents, flops, and out-of-favour players from top teams in Europe.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, they have already applied that approach to their plans for next summer.
      The report claims that Barca have drawn up a six-man list of potential targets, which includes Sancho and Martial.
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      Sancho has not played for United since August 26 following his public falling out with Erik ten Hag.
      The Red Devils boss has even banished the winger from attending any first-team activities as their feud continues.
      As a result, Sancho’s future at Old Trafford appears to be over, with Roma joining Barcelona in being linked with a move.
      Meanwhile, Martial has also struggled for consistent opportunities so far this season and is into the final year of his contract.
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      The Frenchman was also booed by his own fans as he replaced Rasmus Hojlund against Brighton earlier this month.
      Xavi is not just looking at United players, though, with the report adding that he has his eye on Arsenal pair Havertz and Jorginho.
      The former Chelsea duo have both joined the Gunners this year, with Jorginho arriving in January ahead of Havertz’s summer move.

      Mikel Arteta has yet to start Jorginho in the league this season and the Italian was linked with an exit in the summer as his contract expires in 2024.
      Havertz, on the other hand, has struggled for form since joining the club and is yet to register a goal or an assist this term.
      He was also dropped for the trip to Everton earlier this month and again started on the bench in last weekend’s North London derby.
      Barcelona’s six-man shortlist does include players from outside the Premier League, though.
      Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt is their sole defensive target, having complained about his playing time with the German giants.
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      The Blaugrana are also one of a number of clubs tracking Athletic Club forward Nico Williams.
      With less than a year remaining on his deal, the Spain winger has provided four assists in four LaLiga matches this season.
      Jorginho is out of contract at the end of this seasonCredit: Getty
      Kai Havertz has struggled for form since joining Arsenal in the summerCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp ‘plot transfer raid on Dortmund for £52m former Arsenal flop’ to succeed Mo Salah

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      LIVERPOOL are considering a swoop for Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malen, according to reports.The Reds risk losing star man Mohamed Salah in January amid mega-money interest from Saudi Arabia.
      Liverpool have expressed an interest in signing Donyell MalenCredit: Getty
      Mohamed Salah has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro LeagueCredit: PA
      Al-Ittihad launched a last-minute £150million bid for the Egyptian on transfer deadline day.
      However, Liverpool turned down the huge offer and refused to sell their star man at the last minute.
      Club chiefs are now said to be bracing themselves for another bid in January.
      And Jurgen Klopp has been scouting for a potential replacement just in case Salah does move on.
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      According to Sport Bild, the Liverpool boss has come down on Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
      Malen’s current contract runs until June 2026, so the Bundesliga giants are demanding at least £52m for his signature.
      The Dutchman has already had experience in England with Arsenal.
      He joined the club’s youth setup in 2015 and spent two years there before being sold to PSV Eindhoven.
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      Malen scored 55 goals and provided 24 assists in 116 appearances for PSV before moving to Borussia Dortmund in 2021.
      He has since scored 23 goals in 80 outings for the German side. More

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      Man Utd ‘already lining up stunning £52m transfer for top winger to replace for Jadon Sancho in January’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up Juventus star Federico Chiesa as a replacement for Jadon Sancho, according to reports.The Red Devils are on the hunt for a winger in January with boss Erik ten Hag having exiled Sancho.
      Federico Chiesa is reportedly on Man United’s wishlistCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils are seeking a replacement for Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty
      Chiesa, 25, could fit the bill and his contract is set to expire in 2025.
      According to Calciomercato, United want to agree a deal for Chiesa in January to bolster their wide options.
      Juve are expected to demand a fee in excess of £52million for the Italian international.
      Chiesa currently earns around £80,000 a week in Turin.
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      His club are hoping to agree a one-year extension on similar money in upcoming weeks, before sitting down for more long-term talks.
      The Euro 2020 winner struggled to recapture his best form after returning from a serious knee injury last season.
      But he has looked more himself this term, scoring four goals and laying on an assist in his first six appearances.
      Meetings are set to take place between Juventus chiefs and Chiesa’s agent Fali Ramadani in the coming weeks.
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      Sancho, meanwhile, doesn’t look likely to return to contention at Old Trafford any time soon.
      He has not featured since August, having been initially dropped for his side’s trip to Arsenal on September 3 for what Ten Hag claimed were poor performances in training.

      The 23-year-old subsequently refuted his manager’s claim, and said that he was being made a “scapegoat”.
      Sancho has since reportedly been banned from all first team facilities, including the canteen.
      Ten Hag, 53, will not entertain the idea of re-integrating the former Borussia Dortmund star until he apologises.
      Dortmund are among the teams interested in signing Sancho in January.
      While Serie A strugglers Roma are also believed to be keen.
      Sancho, 23, has been banished from Man United’s first team squadCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf names five players club should make January transfer moves for

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      CHELSEA legend Franck Leboeuf has named FIVE players he believes Mauricio Pochettino should look to sign in January.The Blues’ Argentine boss has endured a rocky start to life at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have been urged to try and sign Napoli’’s Victor OsimhenCredit: EPA
      Chelsea’ legend Frank Leboeuf has named four other men the Blues should try and signCredit: PA
      The 51-year-old has only managed to secure one win and two draws from their opening six Premier League matches.
      That is despite owner Todd Boehly and Clearlake splashing out over £1BILLION on players over the past year.
      Supporters, who have no European football to look forward to this term, were provided with a glimmer of hope of some silverware last night when summer signing Nicolas Jackson secured them victory over Brighton in the Carabao Cup.
      However, former Chelsea defender Leboeuf, who won two FA Cups, a League Cup and the Uefa Cup and Super Cup during his five years at the club, believes Poch still needs a lot more to get them back on top.
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      The French 1998 World Cup winner told Casinos En Ligne: “Chelsea need a striker and an experienced midfielder.
      “I said last season that [Aleksandr] Mitrovic would be good – he’s not world-class, but he’s a leader and a fighter.
      “Victor Osimhen is having problems at Napoli, and maybe Chelsea can go for him in January.
      “There’s also Nantes’ Mostafa Mohamed – I think he could do a good job.
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      “Chelsea also need help in midfield, someone like Toni Kroos or Luka Modric. They may be older and not play as many games, but they could definitely serve the club well.”
      The prospect of any of the above arriving in West London appear to be slim due to a mix of reasons.
      Mitrovic left neighbours Fulham for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal in a £46m move last month.
      And Boehly’s transfer strategy has been to target younger players that should have a large resale value rather than veterans.
      That would likely rule out Real Madrid’s experienced midfield duo Kroos, 33, and Modric, 38.
      Nantes Egyptian forward Mohamed, 25, would fit the bill and has four goals in five Ligue 1 matches this term.
      Meanwhile, they have been linked with Napoli ace Osimhen for months, and this week’s social media scandal could help them in that pursuit.
      The Nigerian star, 24, refused to celebrate after scoring in last night’s 4-1 win over Udinese.
      Aleksandar Mitrovic swapped Fulham for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal last monthCredit: Reuters
      Real Madrid’s Luka Modric and Toni Kroos were both named by the FrenchmanCredit: AP
      The hotshot also opted against taking a penalty after being mocked by the Italian club’s TikTok account.
      Napoli’s official TikTok page shared a video mocking the forward for missing a spot kick in their 0-0 draw with Bologna on Sunday.
      The now deleted clip enraged Osimhen and the rest of the squad – and that appeared to lead to him deciding against taking a pen yesterday as he handed over spot-kick duties to Piotr Zielinski, who made no mistake to put the Gli Azzurri 1-0 up.
      Another now-deleted post reportedly saw the club release a video featuring a cropped photo of Osimhen’s head on a coconut with audio over the clip saying: “I’m a coconut.”
      It’s widely viewed as a racial slur.
      Osimhen’s agent, Robert Calenda, wrote on X on Monday: “What happened today on Napoli’s official profile on the TikTok platform is not acceptable.
      “A video mocking Victor was first made public and then, but now belatedly, deleted.
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      “A serious fact that causes very serious damage to the player. And adds to the treatment that the boy is suffering in the last period between media trials and fake news.”
      He then added: “We reserve the right to take legal action and any useful initiative to protect Victor.”
      Egyptian ace Mostafa Mohamed is another player suggested by the ’98 World Cup winnerCredit: EPA More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool ‘to rival City in race for £50m-rated Brentford star after red-hot start to 2023-24’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are facing competition from three Premier League rivals for Brentford’s Aaron Hickey.Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United have joined the race and are ready to make bids for the £50million-rated Scottish defender.
      Liverpool, Man Utd and Arsenal have joined Man City in the race to sign Aaron HickeyCredit: Getty
      The 21-year-old full-back has been in remarkable form for both club and country – attracting interest from a the Premier League’s big-hitters in the process.
      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this year that City were chasing Hickey, who was then rated at £30m.
      And Pep Guardiola remains keen on the Bees star, despite seeing his side win six out of six in a flawless start to the season.
      But it won’t be easy, with the Mirror reporting title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, as well as neighbours United interested too.
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      German giants Bayern Munich who already poached Harry Kane from the Prem this summer, are also keen.
      And Hickey’s performances have seen his price-tag continue to rise too, with Brentford set to demand at least £50m.
      Bees boss Thomas Frank will be gutted if he loses another key asset with Rico Henry sidelined due to a serious knee injury, and suspended talisman Ivan Toney set to depart in January.
      Frank spoke about Hickey’s versatility and importance in the Bees squad.
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      He said: “With Aaron there is a lot of talk about whether he is a right back or a left-back, but I am in that privileged position that he can play on both sides and will most likely go on the left.
      “He is both-footed and has huge ability, we don’t have that many full-backs so he is very important.
      “He is a player we signed a year ago with big ambitions and his future and it is going in the right direction for him.”
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has made it clear how much he rates Hickey’s ability to play on either flank and is ready to fight for his signature.
      United meanwhile are desperate to add to their full-backs with Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka suffering injuries.
      Liverpool are keen to reboot what Jurgen Klopp is calling ‘Liverpool 2.0’ with youthful talent and Hickey fits the bill perfectly.
      The Brentford star started out as a left-back for Hearts before making his way to the Serie A side Bologna in 2020.
      Hickey then made his debut in 2022 for the Premier League and has since made a remarkable start under Frank. More

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      Chelsea line up TWO replacements for out-of-favour defender Marc Cucurella with Boehly set to continue splashing cash

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      CHELSEA are reportedly lining up two replacements for out-of-favour defender Marc Cucurella.The left-back, 25, only joined the Blues from Brighton for £62million last summer.
      Chelsea are lining up replacements for Marc CucurellaCredit: Reuters
      But he’s cut a desolate figure after struggling to impress.
      And Cucurella is yet to appear in the Premier League under new boss Mauricio Pochettino, with last night’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton just his second game of the campaign.
      Calciomercato claims Cucurella is now ready to jump ship in January after missing out on a deadline day loan move to Manchester United.
      Chelsea are equally happy to left the Spaniard depart.
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      And it’s reckoned £1billion man Todd Boehly will continue his spending spree, with AC Milan star Theo Hernandez lined up as Cucurella’s replacement.
      The former Atletico and Real Madrid man, 25, has 25 goals in 173 games for his Italian club.
      Hernandez played a key role in their 2022 Serie A title win.
      And he also helped France reach the final of last year’s World Cup, where they lost on penalties to Argentina.
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      AC Milan’s Theo Hernandez is the top choice to replace CucurellaCredit: Rex
      The Blues also fancy Inter Milan’s Federico DimarcoCredit: Rex
      However, Hernandez is tied down to the San Siro until 2026.
      He was also named Milan vice-captain last season, and the Rossoneri will demand a pretty penny to let him go.
      It means Chelsea are eyeing another left-back, this time in Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco.
      The 25-year-old has only had two full seasons in Inter’s first team.
      But during that time he’s won two Italian Cups and two Italian Super Cups, while also reaching last season’s Champions League final.

      Dimarco also knows how to find the net on occasion, hitting nine goals in 105 games for Inter.
      His contract is also up in 2026, but the ace could be available at a more reasonable price. More

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      Chelsea legend warns club they could ‘create next De Bruyne or Mo Salah’ if they sell struggling flop

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      CHELSEA legend Pat Nevin has warned the Blues they could create the next Kevin de Bruyne or Mo Salah if they sell struggling forward Mykhailo Mudryk.De Bruyne, 32, and Salah, 31, left Stamford Bridge early on in their careers after difficult spells.
      Mykhailo Mudryk has endured a difficult opening nine months at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Kevin de Bruyne departed Chelsea and has gone on to achieve great things at Man CityCredit: AFP
      They have since gone on to become two of the best players in the world at Manchester City and Liverpool respectively.
      Mudryk, 22, joined Chelsea midway through last season for £97million from Shakhtar Donetsk as the Blues hijacked Arsenal’s pursuit of the Ukrainian forward.

      But he has endured a difficult first nine months in West London, scoring no goals and assisting just twice in 23 games.
      However, club icon Nevin, 60, who spent five years at Chelsea during the 1980s, believes his former side have to keep faith in Mudryk.
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      Speaking to OLBG, he said: “Mykhailo Mudryk is phenomenal and will come good – Chelsea cannot risk him being another Salah or De Bruyne.
      “There’s a reason why Arsenal wanted Mudryk – he’s phenomenal. His pace is ridiculous and so are his skills.
      “He had different problems to everyone else as he was a Ukrainian lad coming into a new country.
      “There was also a massive transfer fee hanging over him, though the pressure is slightly off now due to the other fees Chelsea have paid.
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      Mo Salah is another ex-Chelsea star that has thrived elsewhereCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Ex-Chelsea man Pat Nevin wants the Blues to stick with MudrykCredit: Getty
      “I think he has the potential to be a great forward and a great creator.
      “He came into a side that wasn’t playing well, but he didn’t make it easy for himself. His numbers last season were not good.”
      Mudryk has had to deal with a tough time off the pitch as his home country continues to fight a war with Russia.
      But Nevin, who won the second tier during his time at Chelsea, feels the Ukrainian will eventually settle and fans will see the best of him.
      He added: “I always look at the underlying player and I don’t think Chelsea want to lose him. Chelsea know better than anyone that if you let a player go, they can be world-class somewhere else.
      “He came in in January, which is a tough time for players to arrive. It’s early days this season, and I still have great hopes for Mudryk when the team starts clicking.
      “That could be later this season or next season. He has all the qualities that defenders hate playing against.
      “If Chelsea did cut their losses, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him shine somewhere else. He’s still only 22. You’d expect him, and a lot of other Chelsea players, to start finding their best form.
      “The problem is, you have so many players who aren’t at their peak yet, and that’s why you need experienced players like Thiago Silva or Ben Chilwell to help the team gel.
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      “It’s just not clicking as well as everybody at the club would have hoped.”
      Next up for Mauricio Pochettino’s men is a West London derby against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Monday. More