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      West Ham face desperate transfer scramble with David Moyes plotting moves for two ex-Tottenham stars

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      WEST HAM are desperately looking to sign a forward this month after injuries and the African Cup of Nations decimated their forward line.Lucas Paqueta could now be sidelined for up to two months after aggravating his knee injury while Jarrod Bowen is likely to miss around three weeks with an ankle problem.
      Steven Bergwijn has emerged as a target for West HamCredit: Getty
      Jack Clarke is also being monitoredCredit: Getty
      Michail Antonio suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury and could be out for another six weeks, while Mohammed Kudus is away with Ghana at AFCON.
      Hammers boss David Moyes was confident January would not need to be busy but plans have now been changed, with one source saying the club are “urgently” looking to find reinforcements this month.
      Ajax winger Steven Bergwijn is well liked while Sunderland winger Jack Clarke is also being monitored.
      The club’s injury crisis is likely to put a stop on moves away for Danny Ings and Said Benrahma.
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      Wolves have been in talks over a loan move for former Liverpool man Ings, who is one of West Ham’s highest earners but has scored just three goals since joining from Aston Villa last year.
      Lyon are interested in a move for Benrahma, who West Ham value at £20million.
      Ideally West Ham will sell players before buying due to financial restrictions, but the club are now prepared to push the boundaries on Financial Fair Play in order to bring someone in.
      Moyes is now left with Ings and Divin Mubama as his only options to play through the middle.
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      Jarrod Bowen is set to be absent for at least two weeks with an ankle injuryCredit: AFP
      Lucas Paqueta could miss two months with a knee issueCredit: Reuters
      Ings has not settled while the chances Mubama has been given has left the Hammers boss feeling the youngster, who is out of contract in the summer, is not ready for this level.
      West Ham’s winter break will be cut short next week when they face Bristol City in an FA Cup third round replay.
      The Hammers were held to a 1-1 draw by Liam Manning’s side on Sunday. More

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      Chelsea’s forgotten man Trevoh Chalobah ‘thrown Premier League transfer lifeline’ after playing ZERO minutes all season

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH is a January transfer target for West Ham, according to reports.The Chelsea defender will be allowed to leave the club this month if the right offer arrives.
      Trevoh Chalobah is being tracked by West HamCredit: Getty
      Chalobah has been left out in the cold at Stamford Bridge this season, playing zero minutes across all competitions.
      He has also struggled with a persistent thigh problem this term, which he first suffered in August.
      However, he could now be handed a Premier League lifeline by the Hammers, report talkSPORT.
      David Moyes’ side are tracking Chalobah this month ahead of a potential move before the window closes.
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      Their interest is said to be dependant on Nayef Aguerd, though, who has been the subject of links to the Saudi Pro League.
      Aguerd is currently on international duty with Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.
      Wolves captain Max Kilman is also a target for West Ham, the report adds.
      As for Chalobah, Bayern Munich remain a possible destination, with ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel an admirer.
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      Tuchel gave the 24-year-old his Premier League debut in 2021 and Chalobah made 31 appearances for the Blues during his tenure.
      The German champions are keen to sign a new centre-back after attempting to hijack Tottenham’s move for Radu Dragusin.
      Bayern have also been linked with a move for Spurs’ Eric Dier so far this window. More

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      Gary Neville slams Man Utd signing that ‘never should have gone through’ and will cost Old Trafford side ‘in long term’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville insists Casemiro should have never been signed by his former club.The midfielder joined United in the summer of 2022 at the age of 30 following a £70million deal with Real Madrid and signed a four-year contract.
      Manchester United shouldn’t have signed Casemiro, claims Gary NevilleCredit: PA
      Neville claims Casemiro doesn’t fit Man Utd’s long-term plans
      The Brazil international has since put together a series of impressive performances and amassed a total of 11 goals and seven assists in 63 appearances.
      However, Neville still believes the experienced No6 doesn’t fit the Red Devils’ long-term plans or the wage structure.
      And that is why the Sky Sports pundit is adamant that this United signing should have never gone through “a good sporting director, a good owner, and a good head of recruitment”.
      And that is also why the ex-England international believes the manager of a club, such as Erik ten Hag, shouldn’t have the final saying on signings as he is focused on the short-term.
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      Neville said on the latest edition of Stick to Football as per Sky Bet: “Coming in from an owner’s perspective, you employ a head of recruitment who you think is the best guy out there at spotting talent, that will bring value to your club.
      “You’ve got a sporting director equally, who will be thinking the same way – their loyalty is to the club and to make sure we win games.
      “A manager’s job is purely to think about the immediate short term and getting results for himself.
      “Casemiro is perfect example of a short-term signing that is going to cost in the long term.
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      “That signing never should have gone through a good sporting director, a good owner, and a good head of recruitment.
      “That signing should have never gone through, it should have been a veto.
      “He doesn’t fit the long-term, the wage [structure]… The wages are crazy and the length of contract is crazy.” More

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      Man Utd offer Facundo Pellistri in swap transfer for Christian Eriksen’s close friend with £69m release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have offered Facundo Pellistri in a swap deal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand.But the bid has been rejected by the Portuguese club as they wait on the Red Devils to trigger his £69million release clause.
      Morten Hjulmand is being closely monitored by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Hjulmand, left, is close friends with Manchester United man Christian Eriksen, rightCredit: AFP
      Man Utd have been to watch defensive midfielder Hjulmand at least six times already this season.
      Old Trafford scouts have seen him play in both the Primeira Liga and Europa League.
      And Erik ten Hag’s men also have the additional lure of Christian Eriksen who is Hjulmand’s close friend.
      Eriksen is understood to be a mentor to the 24-year-old when they play together for Denmark.
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      And Rasmus Hojlund is another Danish international at Man Utd.
      But the offer of Uruguayan international Pellistri – who has featured nine times in the league this season – is not being entertained by Sporting.
      Hjulmand arrived at Sporting from Lecce for around £15m.
      He has featured in all but one of the Portuguese side’s 24 games since joining the club.
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      Facundo Pellistri has been offered as part of a swap deal for HjulmandCredit: Getty
      Hjulmand has been a rock in midfield for Sporting this season
      And he has contributed one goal and two assists in all competitions.
      It is not the first time Hjulmand has been linked with a move to the Premier League.
      While at Lecce, the midfielder was mooted as a potential target for Southampton.
      But Man Utd will be a more attractive proposition for the Sporting man as Ten Hag looks to bolster his midfield options.
      Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat have struggled since arriving in the summer.
      And Casemiro also struggled at the start of the season before suffering an injury.
      Man Utd are languishing in eighth in the Premier League table, nine points adrift of the top four.
      And they are heading into a tough run of fixtures against Tottenham, Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa.
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      Radu Dragusin flying to London to complete Tottenham transfer as Djed Spence swap deal agreed despite late hijacking

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      TOTTENHAM have agreed a deal for Genoa defender Radu Dragusin.Spurs’ offer of £21.5milllion plus Djed Spence on loan looked set to get the transfer over the line.
      Radu Dragusin has chosen Tottenham over Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Dragusin has attracted attention following his impressive displays for Genoa
      But German champions Bayern then made an improved offer of £26.7m as they looked to steal him away from Ange Postecoglou.
      However Spurs have now reached “total agreement” with Genoa as their offer was accepted overnight.
      Dragusin is expected to travel to London on Wednesday morning to complete the move.
      The deal is worth £21.5m plus £4.3m in add-ons.
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      As part of the transfer, right-back Spence will join Genoa until the end of the season after his Leeds loan was terminated.
      Tottenham will still pay Spence’s wages after the player was convinced of the temporary move to Serie A.
      It came after Leeds boss Daniel Farke was unimpressed with the 23-year-old’s attitude, and it is understood there was little interest from Championship clubs borrowing Spence this month.
      The loan to Genoa includes an option to sign the wing-back permanently for £8.6m in the summer.
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      Djed Spence’s Leeds loan was terminated last weekCredit: Getty
      Should Dragusin complete his move before midday on Friday he could make his Premier League debut at Manchester United on Sunday.
      It is a huge coup for Postecoglou who always prioritised a new centre-back in this window to bolster his options.
      Full-backs Ben Davies and Emerson Royal have had to play in the middle of defence while first-choice pair Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have been injured in recent months.
      Ashley Phillips, 18, who signed from Blackburn for £2m in the summer, was deemed not ready and loaned out to Plymouth earlier this week.
      And Eric Dier is set to join Bayern Munich after a decade in North London.
      Dragusin made his professional debut for Juventus in 2020 but struggled to establish himself as a regular first team player.
      He was subsequently loaned out three times to Sampdoria, Salernitana and Genoa.
      The defender completed a permanent move to Genoa in January of last year and has made 62 appearances.
      Dragusin will be Tottenham’s second signing of the January window after they brought Timo Werner in on loan from RB Leipzig. More

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      Former Man Utd and Chelsea star ‘eyeing return to Premier League’ after telling French side Rennes he wants to quit

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      NEMANJA MATIC reportedly wants to return to the Premier League – after telling Rennes he is ready to quit the club.But he has allegedly considered RETIRING if an immediate transfer exit gets blocked.
      Nemanja Matic is fed up at Rennes and wants to quit immediatelyCredit: Getty
      The former Chelsea and Manchester United star, 35, joined the Ligue 1 outfit in the summer after one season with Roma following his Old Trafford exit in 2022.
      The holding midfielder is yet to score for his new side but did get three assists in six Europa League group games – and has already served two suspensions for picking up seven Ligue 1 yellow cards.
      However, just six months and 13 league appearances into his spell with Rennes, it is said he has had enough.
      Matic has reportedly struggled to gel with his team-mates and there are complications regarding his children’s schooling.
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      According to L’Equipe, Matic skipped training on Tuesday and has emptied his locker in the hope of finding a new club to enable an early exit from his two-year contract until 2025.
      The report adds that the Serbian is “unhappy at Rennes and pushing for an immediate departure” with it growing increasingly unlikely he will play for Rennes ever again.
      And it is thought the central midfielder is keen to sign for French rivals Lyon or head back to England, with several clubs apparently interested.
      L’Equipe add that successful talks have already taken place between Matic’s representatives and Lyon – but if Rennes did their heels in and refuse to let him leave then he may hang up his boots and quit football for good.
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      Matic first joined Chelsea in 2009 but made just three first-team appearances then headed to Benfica before returning to Stamford Bridge in January 2014.
      In three-and-a-half seasons with the Blues he appeared 151 times and lifted two Premier League titles.
      The 48-cap international made the switch to United in 2017 but despite playing 189 times and the club reaching both the FA Cup and Europa League finals during his five seasons at Old Trafford, he could not add to his trophy cabinet.
      In December he launched a frank and stinging attack on the Red Devils – and singled out Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho for particular criticism.
      Matic said: “At Chelsea, players acted professionally.
      “They were punctual and were never late for training but at United it happened almost every day.
      “Among the players who would always be late were Paul Pogba and Jadon Sancho and a couple of other players.
      “The rest of us who were always on time were angry so we decided to form a kind of an internal disciplinary committee with me serving as its president.
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      “During one particular season, we collected around £75,000 in fines.”
      There was more European heartbreak for Matic last season, too, as Jose Mourinho’s Roma lost to Sevilla in the Europa League final before his wretched Rennes move.
      Matic won the Premier League twice with ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Man Utd ‘to cover £100,000 a WEEK of Jadon Sancho’s wages during Borussia Dortmund loan after £73m flop frozen out’

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are demanding Manchester United pay a third of Jadon Sancho’s wages, according to reports.Talks between the clubs are progressing over a potential loan move this January.
      Jadon Sancho could seal a return to Borussia Dortmund this monthCredit: Getty
      Sancho, 23, is open to ending his Old Trafford nightmare and rejoining his former club.
      But Dortmund are not willing to pay his entire £290,000-a-week salary as it is out of their budget, claim the Mail.
      Therefore, the German giants are demanding Man Utd pay £100,000 of his wages every week.
      It means the Red Devils will hand Sancho around £2.5m to play elsewhere until the end of this season should they agree to the proposal.
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      However, United would save £5m from getting a portion of his wages off the books, which will help the club meet FFP regulations.
      Reports suggest that there will be no obligation to buy Sancho included in the deal.
      But Dortmund may have to pay more for the loan if clauses based on appearances made and Champions League qualification are met.
      Sancho has not played for Man Utd since a public fall out with Erik ten Hag in September.
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      The exiled £73m star claimed the manager made him a “scapegoat”.
      Sancho refused to apologise and has since been banned from training and all first-team facilities.
      Meanwhile, Dortmund are closing in on the loan signing of Chelsea star Ian Maatsen. More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe told to REBUILD Old Trafford as INEOS chief warned of huge project after Man Utd investment

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Lee Sharpe has warned new club chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe that he faces a “big project” after his recent investment.And that includes an Old Trafford rebuild.
      Manchester United hero Lee Sharpe warned Sir Jim Ratcliffe he is facing a ‘big project’Credit: PA
      Sharpe believes Ratcliffe needs to rebuild Man Utd’s iconic Old TraffordCredit: Reuters
      Sharpe claims Man Utd’s Carrington training ground also needs a ‘refurb and a reshuffle’Credit: Getty
      Ratcliffe has completed his long-awaited 25 per cent investment of United, pending final approval from the Premier League.
      Sir Jim will be in charge of all sporting matters regarding the men’s and women’s teams along with the academy.
      The Ineos chief is facing a massive task that includes improving Erik ten Hag’s struggling team and upgrading the club.
      And Sharpe advised the 71-year-old to start by rebuilding Old Trafford to compete with Arsenal’s Emirates and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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      United fans have repeatedly complained about the state of the Theatre of Dreams, which includes cracks on the ceiling that have led to water leaking through.
      Former winger Sharpe also believes the Red Devils’ Carrington training ground needs a “refurb and a reshuffle”.
      Ratcliffe is expected to invest £237million into the club’s infrastructure after his £1.3billion minority share takeover last month.
      And Sharpe is confident Britain’s richest man can change the club’s fortunes along with Sir Dave Brailsford after they held a “positive” meeting with players and staff at Carrington last week.
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      But the former England international has warned Ratcliffe not to sack Ten Hag despite the Manchester giants’ turbulent campaign, which sees them sitting eighth in the Premier League and out of Europe..
      Sharpe told SunSport on behalf of Fruityslots.com: “I think we’re looking for stability. I think stability, I think support. I think he’s already came in and gave everybody a bit of a pep talk and a bit of a motivational speech.
      “I think everybody’s pleased to have him now. I think they like to see his sort of ambitions and his aims for the club. So it’ll be interesting to see what happens and how much input he actually has, and how much the manager can still retain his input.
      “And how the manager keeps a strong say in transfers on who goes, who comes in and who goes out. So it’ll be interesting to see how the dynamic works.
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      Sharpe is confident Ratcliffe will turn Man Utd’s fortunes aroundCredit: Getty
      Sharpe believes Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford will change Man Utd’s fortunesCredit: Getty
      “But I think Jim Ratcliffe has already got them on a positive foot. Spoken to the players, spoken to the staff, and already had a bigger response than the Glaziers have had in 15 or 20 years they’ve been in charge.
      “So you know, I don’t think it’s time to sack the manager just yet. Let’s hope that Sir Jim Ratcliffe can give the manager the support he needs and we can turn the results around.
      “I think there’s a lot of things [that need to be done] I think the ground probably needs a rebuild to be fair.
      “If It’s gonna keep up with the likes of the Emirates and the Tottenham Stadium and the things that are going on.
      “Manchester United, you know, classify themselves as the biggest if not one of the biggest clubs in the world and they need the best facilities, the best ground.
      “I think the training ground at Carrington probably needs a refurb and a reshuffle. They probably need a couple of players so it’s a big project. Brailsford has been in cycling, we’re not sure how that translates back to football.
      “But he certainly did a great job with Great Britain cycle team, let’s hope he can do the same with the club.
      “It’s all about relationships now and how they build those relationships and the manager has to have trust in in the people that are coming in above him.
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      “And then it’s about the manager laying down his foundations of how he sees the team playing, what sort of players he’s looking for.
      “And for the people above him to go and get the players that he’s asked for.” More