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      Chelsea flop Timo Werner on verge of sensational loan transfer to Spurs in blow to Man Utd’s hopes of January swoop

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      TOTTENHAM are on the verge of signing Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig.Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenburg reports that a deal is nearly done to bring the German forward to North London on a six-month deal.
      Werner is near to joining TottenhamCredit: Getty

      Spurs are keen to insert an option to buy into the loan, with that being the final part of the negotiation currently.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, the forward has reached a personal agreement with Tottenham – and has been left out of Leipzig’s friendly against St.Gallen today.
      RB Leipzig’s official account confirmed that he had been left out of the squad to arrange a transfer.
      Werner spent two unsuccessful years as Chelsea’s frontman between 2020 and 2022.
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      The Blues were convinced to part with £47million to sign the German forward after he hit 28 goals in 34 games in the 2019-20 season.
      But after registering 23 goals and 21 assists in his 89 appearances for Chelsea he was deemed surplus to requirements and sold back to Leipzig in the summer of 2022.
      Werner enjoyed a middling first season back at the club where he once shone, scoring nine and registering four assists in his 29 Bundesliga appearances.
      But this season he has fallen down the Leipzig pecking order behind Lois Openda and Yussuf Poulsen.
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      That meant Leipzig were keen to get the player off their wage bill in January and Spurs have swooped in to do a deal.
      Werner has attracted interest from several Premier League teams this window – including Manchester United, Aston Villa and West Ham.
      United value the striker’s Premier League experience, and wanted to bring him in as competition for the struggling Rasmus Hojlund.
      Likewise, Aston Villa wanted to bring the forward in as back up for Ollie Watkins.
      Werner may have been rewarded with more game time at West Ham given Michail Antonio’s latest struggles with injury.
      But it looks as though the German international has ultimately been convinced by Ange Postecoglou’s project at Spurs.
      The pacy forward, who can operate off the left or through the middle will provide a similar profile to Spurs captain Son Heung Min – who is away with South Korea for the Asia Cup this month. More

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      Chelsea outcast David Datro Fofana ‘lined up for shock transfer to LaLiga giants’ with star to be recalled from loan

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      SEVILLA are ready to make a January loan swoop for Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana, according to reports.The Ivorian, 21, has spent the first half of the season at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.
      David Datro Fofana joined Chelsea from Molde 12 months agoCredit: Getty
      The striker has spent the first half of the season on loan at Union BerlinCredit: Reuters
      He has netted just twice in 17 appearances, with Union having slumped to 15th in the table.
      Fofana was suspended by the German side in October after reacting angrily to being substituted against Napoli in the Champions League.
      The forward snubbed a handshake from his manager Urs Fischer and had to be consoled on the bench.
      He was subsequently banned by his club for a week, with Fischer sacked the following month.
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      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Sevilla want to bring Fofana to Spain for the second half of the campaign.
      The reigning Europa League winners are hoping to bolster their front line, having so far endured an underwhelming campaign.
      Quique Sanchez Flores’ side are 16th in LaLiga, just one point above the relegation zone.
      Fofana joined Chelsea from Molde in an £8million deal 12 months ago.
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      He made four appearances for the Blues last term before being sent to Union Berlin.
      The 5ft 11in ace bagged his first goal for Union in a 1-1 Champions League draw with Napoli in November.
      He finally got off the mark in the Bundesliga by scoring against Koln in the last game before the winter break last month.
      Fofana has been capped three times by the Ivory Coast but has failed to make the cut for their 2024 Africa Cup of Nations squad. More

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      Ange Postecoglou rules out £180k-a-week star ever playing for Tottenham again

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU has ruled out Ivan Perisic playing again for Tottenham.The Croatian, who turns 35 next month, made a bright start under Postecoglou at the start of the season but then damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in September.
      Ange Postecoglou has ruled out Ivan Perisic playing again for TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      Spurs feared at the time it would curtail his campaign despite the veteran vowing to return ahead of the Euros this summer.
      But his manager has now confirmed the wideman will not feature again this term, meaning he has played his last game for the club with his expensive contract expiring in the summer.
      Asked if he expected Perisic to play again this season, Postecoglou replied: “No. He’s working hard, to be fair to Ivan.
      “He’s obviously got some national team commitments he wants to get back to as soon as possible. He’s been a significant loss for us.
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      “I thought this year he was going to be a really significant contributor because of his experience and we saw that in the first few games because of the way he impacted games.
      “But yeah, he won’t…he’s unlikely to play for us again.”
      Perisic was signed by Postecoglou’s predecessor Antonio Conte in the summer of 2022 on a two-year deal, believed to be worth £180,000 a week.
      He has made 50 appearances for the North Londoners, with his only goal for the club being the final one of Conte’s reign in March’s 3-3 draw at Southampton.
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      Reports have linked Perisic with a move back to Croatia with Hajduk Split ready to pounce.
      The move is in place as Spurs built a good relationship with the Croatian giants after snatching dream-signing 16-year-old Luka Vuskovic.
      Perisic is a lifelong supporter of the side and played in the youth ranks for the club from 2000-2006.
      Ivan Perisic looks to have played his last Spurs gameCredit: Getty More

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      Thiago Silva ‘lined up for emotional return to old club’ aged 39 with Chelsea star available on free transfer in summer

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      CHELSEA star Thiago Silva is being lined up with a transfer to former club Fluminense, according to reports.The centre-back made his name at the Brazilian side, earning a move to AC Milan with his impressive performances.
      Thiago Silva is wanted by former side FluminenseCredit: Rex
      He initially signed for them on loan from Spartak Moscow, but made his move permanent in 2007.
      Silva, 39, made 143 appearances for Fluminense before being snapped up for £8.5million.
      But he could be set to add to that tally with the South American giants keen to bring the defender back to his homeland, report The Mirror.
      Silva’s future is unclear with his Chelsea contract expiring in the summer.
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      He could be tempted to return to Fluminense following their Copa Libertadores success last year.
      However the veteran admitted Chelsea could be his final club as he is considering retirement.
      Silva said: “The end of my career is getting closer… it’s not easy.
      “You’ve to think about when you want to retire, where do you go as final club, the family, my kids play at Chelsea.
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      “I’m just focused on enjoying my final year of contract at Chelsea.
      “I don’t know what’s gonna happen next year but I’m very happy with my career.”
      Meanwhile Chelsea are at risk of losing another defender with former boss Thomas Tuchel keen to bring Trevoh Chalobah to Bayern Munich. More

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      Crystal Palace, Wolves and Brentford in transfer fight for non-league teen star Ben Krauhaus

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      CRYSTAL PALACE, Wolves and Brentford are eyeing Bromley midfielder Ben Krauhaus.SunSport understands the Premier League trio were among ten clubs who ran the rule over the 19-year-old in last Saturday’s 5-1 win over Ebbsfleet.
      Crystal Palace have a track record of developing talent such as Michael OliseCredit: Getty
      Krauhaus has been an impressive performer for Bromley, who lie second in the National League
      But Palace, Wolves and Brentford face competition for the non-league whizkid.
      Championship quartet Leicester, Norwich, Cardiff and Hull, as well as League One Oxford, all sent scouts to watch Krauhaus score twice.
      Academy graduate Krauhaus has caught the eye with his performances this in recent months.
      He helped non-league Bromley into second in the National League behind leaders Chesterfield last term.
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      With spies galore visiting Hayes Lane, the Kent club are braced for bids in the current transfer window for the central midfielder.
      Bromley also produced Kellen Fisher, who joined Norwich last summer following impressive displays for the Ravens.
      Fisher has made nine appearances, with six in the Championship, during the campaign. 
      Krauhaus has been a key performer for Andy Woodman’s side this term.
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      He has scored five goals in 26 National League matches.
      But now he could be catapulted straight from non-league to the Premier League with at least three chasing his signature. More

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      How Arsenal star Declan Rice was on verge of joining Celtic in shock transfer before sliding doors moment

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      BRENDAN RODGERS has revealed Declan Rice came close to signing for Celtic. The England international was subject to heavy transfer interest over the last few years with Chelsea, Manchester United and City all linked.
      Brendan Rodgers revealed Declan Rice came close to signing for CelticCredit: Rex
      Eventually, Arsenal won the race last summer after prising Rice over to North London in a £105million deal.
      But it could have been so different.
      Because Celtic boss Rodgers revealed in his first spell with the club – which ran from 2016-2019 – Rice was set for a move to Scotland.
      He said: “The club will do absolutely everything we can to support what we need and what the team needs.
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      “There is lots of work going on in the background, and I’m pretty sure that in this early period of the month, we can have some joy and get one or two in.
      “Ideally you’d want to get them in (early). Deals can be complicated and things that might have been there for three or four months can fall away.
      “That’s always the challenge – it only takes one injury to a player who was lined up to come in.
      “I remember when I was here the first time, we spent about three months looking for Declan Rice to come in.
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      “Declan was all set to come in and then all of a sudden they (West Ham) had an injury, he stayed and got in the team and the rest is history.
      “That’s not the club’s fault – it’s just the way it goes.”
      Rice made his senior West Ham debut in May of 2017 aged just 18.
      The following season, he made 31 appearances and established himself as a regular in the first team squad.
      Rice, 24, would later captain the Hammers and played 245 times, scoring 15 times.
      He led West Ham to the Europa Conference League trophy before bowing out to join Arsenal. More

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      PSG ‘make Bruno Guimaraes No1 transfer target’ as Newcastle boss Eddie Howe gives defiant response

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      PSG have reportedly made Bruno Guimaraes their No1 transfer target – but Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is in defiant mood about his midfield general’s future. Guimaraes, signed from Lyon for £43million in January of 2022, has emerged as one of the Premier League’s brightest talents.
      Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with a move to PSGCredit: Reuters
      And his form has attracted attention from across Europe with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool among those linked with the Brazilian.
      According to ESPN, PSG are in the market for a new midfielder and Guimaraes is at the top of their list.
      His agent Giuliano Bertulucci has a good relationship with the Ligue 1 champions.
      He helped secure the transfers of Lucas Beraldo and midfielder Gabriel Moscardo to the French capital.
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      But Guimaraes would not come cheap having signed a new five-year deal in October which is said to have included a £100million release clause.
      Howe was probed on PSG’s reported interest and vowed to keep hold of his star man.
      He said: “When you are talking about your best players you want to keep them at the football club as long as possible so that is certainly our aim.”
      The winter window has now opened and Howe refused to rule out incoming signing to strengthen his depth.
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      He said: “Short term there would be a need to bring people in given the numbers.
      “But, we’ll assess as the month goes on as by the end of January we hope to have some big players back.
      “It’s something we’re working on behind the scenes. There’s a lot of work that’s gone on, that’ll never stop regardless of how active you are in the market.”
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      Premier League clubs on red alert as Paulo Dybala’s tiny transfer release clause is revealed

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      PAULO DYBALA’S tiny release clause has Premier League clubs on alert this month.The Roma forward is reportedly available for as little as £10.35million due to the clause in his contract.
      Paulo Dybala’s tiny release clause has Premier League clubs on alertCredit: Rex
      Dybala has long been linked with a move to the Premier League after starring in Italy.
      The 30-year-old, who won five consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus, will be out of contract at Roma in 2025.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, his £10.35million release clause is active until January 15.
      He adds that the clause, which is only available to clubs outside Italy, will also be active in July for a month.
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      Dybala was most recently linked with a move to Chelsea last summer, with Thiago Silva even revealing he had begged the Argentine to join.
      Manchester United were reportedly also one of a number of clubs to be targeting a move once his release clause became active.
      Those clubs including several Premier League sides, including Newcastle.
      Dybala has spent the majority of his career in Italy, scoring 114 goals in 308 Serie A appearances for Juventus, Palermo and Roma.
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      That tally includes four strikes in 12 matches for Jose Mourinho’s side so far this term.
      He won 12 major trophies during his time with Juventus, including the five straight Scudettos between 2016 and 2020.
      At international level, Dybala has three goals in 38 caps for Argentina and was part of their World Cup-winning squad in 2022. More