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      Chelsea add new signing to their squad after recalling wonderkid, 19, they snatched from under the noses of Man Utd

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      CHELSEA will add another new signing to their ranks for the second half of the season.Summer acquisition Aaron Anselmino will join up with Chelsea’s first team squad this week after being recalled from his loan at Boca Juniors.Aaron Anselmino is joining the Chelsea squad for the second half of the seasonCredit: GettyAnselmino, 19, committed his future to Chelsea this summer after the Blues agreed a £14m transfer for the Argentine defender from Boca Juniors.But after sealing the move, Anselmino returned to Las Bombonera on loan for the remainder of the Argentine Primera Division season – which ended earlier this month.The towering teen centre-back has made 11 league appearances for Boca Juniors since his transfer.But the decision has now been made for Anselmino to join up with the Chelsea squad at the Cobham training ground ahead of the second half of the season.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnselmino is a highly-rated prospect and was linked with moves to Manchester United and AC Milan before agreeing to sign with Chelsea.He is now expected to compete for a place in Enzo Maresca’s squad at Chelsea as the Blues look to continue their surprise season.Chelsea are flying high under new boss Maresca and will be hoping defensive reinforcements can help them maintain their form in the second half of the campaign.There could still be more new arrivals at Stamford Bridge in the coming weeks too with the January transfer window about to open.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSReports have claimed that Chelsea are hoping to sign a new striker.The Athletic have reported that Ipswich Town bagsman Liam Delap is one of a number of names on a shortlist for the West London club.Chelsea player ratings vs FulhamWhile there could also be a number of exits from SW6 next month.It’s claimed that selling Ben Chilwell is a “priority” for the club as he is one of the highest earners.The club could also be tempted to move on Carney Chukwuemeka should a “suitable bid” be made.Stars such as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Harvey Vale, Axel Disasi and Cesare Casade could also be available.Chelsea have been linked with a move for Liam DelapCredit: Getty More

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      Barcelona LOSE appeal to register Dani Olmo with £50m star set to be free agent in hours triggering huge transfer rush

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      BARCELONA are at risk of losing Dani Olmo after losing an appeal to register their star.Olmo joined from RB Leipzig for £50million in the summer but Barcelona’s financial issues meant he could only be registered on a temporary basis until the end of the calendar year.Barcelona lost their appeal to register Dani OlmoCredit: RexAnd Barca have desperately been trying to extend Olmo’s registration before the December 31 deadline.The club took the case to court in an attempt to register the winger, but lost the case.According to Marca, an appeal has been rejected too.Now Barcelona have to explore other options to secure Olmo’s registration or risk losing him for NOTHING.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOlmo included the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer if the club were unable to register him due to financial restraints.And the Euro 2024 winner could in theory begin discussions with rival clubs THIS WEEK if the situation is not resolved.One solution that has been mooted is to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou for up to 20 years to Middle Eastern investors in a deal worth a reported £82.9million.That would enable Barcelona to meet financial fair play rules which would then allow them to extend the registration of Olmo and his team-mate Pau Victor.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, it would stop Barca from negotiating more lucrative deals with other interested parties in the future.LaLiga approved the registration of Olmo and Victor for the first half of the season only, giving Barca a temporary permit to use the players while they kept looking for fresh revenue streams before January.Ronaldinho scores stunning free-kick aged 44 as Barcelona legend proves he’s still got it in El Clasico Legends game Barcelona responded by taking the league to court, claiming a failure to grant the extension would infringe upon the player’s worker rights.After losing the case and subsequent appeal, club president decided to turn to the VIP boxes deal, which was initially planned to be negotiated in the summer.Barcelona hope the added revenue will allow them to meet financial regulations and achieve the required 1:1 rule compliance, allowing both Olmo and Victor to remain in the squad.Olmo’s situation triggered plenty of interest in the Spain international, including from Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal. More

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      Arsenal face TRIPLE blow in Alexander Isak transfer chase that looks set to force Arteta to seek alternative option

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      ARSENAL are facing a triple blow to their hopes of signing Newcastle star Alexander Isak.The Swedish international is one of the most in-form forwards in Europe.Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is wanted by ArsenalCredit: PAMikel Arteta’s side could struggle to complete a deal to sign IsakCredit: RexIsak, 25, has recovered from a slow start to the season and now has 11 goals in 16 Premier League appearances.His exploits have seen interest in him from Arsenal ramp up; however, they may struggle to complete a deal.SunSport can reveal the prolific forward is potentially prepared to stay at St James Park – if the club finishes in the top four.Sources close to the player say he’s desperate to play in the Champions League but believes he can achieve that ambition with the Magpies.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe news will be a blow to Arsenal who are continuing to monitor the player.The Gunners are also likely to baulk at the huge price tag that has now been placed on the player.Reports over the weekend suggest Newcastle will resist any attempt to lure him away by placing a record price tag in excess of £150million on Isak.They blocked talks to poach Isak last summer by quoting a fee of around £150mfor Isak, which scared off Arsenal’s London rivals Chelsea.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWith three and a half years left on his contract, which Newcastle may well look to extend at the end of the season, the asking price will not be lowered.New contract talks were postponed earlier this year, Newcastle want to keep Isak and know an extension will need to be discussed at some point.Mikel Arteta reveals Bukayo Saka is set to miss months after surgery as he gives injury update on Arsenal starArsenal have long been linked with an interest in Isak, who has scored 42 goals in 68 Premier League appearances.However, they could struggle to come up with the sort of money needed to open talks at a time when every club in England needs to comply with PSR.And in a third blow to Arsenal’s hopes, they are not the only club keen on signing Isak.Paris Saint-Germain are also believed to be tracking the striker, while there could be interest from the two Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.If Liverpool fails to agree on a new contract with Mohamed Salah, they could also look at Isak as his replacement.The interest from the top clubs could start a bidding war and drive Isak’s fee towards a world record number.READ MORE SUN STORIESNeymar’s move from Barcelona to PSG in 2017 is the current record at £198m.This means that Arsenal could look for an alternative to Isak, with Wolves’ star Matheus Cunha, one option that has been linked with a switch to the Emirates. More

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      Newcastle lining up £20million James Trafford transfer but Burnley set to push back on England star leaving

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED are lining up a £20million move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.The England Under-21 star has impressed in the Championship this season at the Clarets.Newcastle are interested in signing Burnley goalkeeper James TraffordCredit: GettyTrafford, 22, has kept 13 clean sheets in his 22 league outings, with only nine efforts going past him. SunSport understands that Burnley will do its best to stop the player from leaving the club before the summer.The Clarets are currently third in the Championship, just three points behind league leaders Leeds.Manager Scott Parker believes Trafford is a key part of the club’s push for promotion back to the Premier League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNewcastle have been long-term admirers of Trafford and saw a £15m bid rejected for him last summer.His asking price is likely to be closer to £20m now.If Burnley were to accept an offer in that region, then it could give Parker a cash injection to invest in his squad.The former Fulham and Bournemouth boss could then bolster his squad in the January window to boost their promotion credentials.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe club could then put faith in stopper Vaclac Hladky who has been the number two at Turf Moor this season.The 34-year-old played a crucial role in Ipswich Town’s promotion to the Prem last season.Newcastle fans brutally troll Man Utd with umbrella hats, flippers, goggles and wet suits at leaky Old TraffordHe played in every game as the Tractor Boys sealed automatic promotion.Newcastle currently have Nick Pope as the No.1 as well as Martin Dubravka, Odysseas Vlachodimos, John Ruddy and Mark Gillespie as backup options.Vlachodimos was signed from Nottingham Forest in the summer window but has only made one appearance in the EFL Cup.The Magpies also have an interest in Aaron Ramsdale and may look to sign the Southampton stopper if they are relegated.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      ‘We are far away from that,’ says Mo Salah as Liverpool star sends club another contract warning

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      MO SALAH helped send Liverpool eight points clear at the top of the Premier League before firing off another contract warning.The Egyptian King grabbed one goal and two assists as Arne Slot’s men thumped five past West Ham.Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah revealed a new contract is still ‘far away’Salah led Liverpool to a dominant victory over West HamCredit: GettyBut Salah, who is out of contract in the summer and can start talking to overseas clubs about a move in two days time, revealed a new Reds deal is still “far away”.He said: “No we are far away from that and I don’t want to put anything in the media and people start saying stuff.”Now I am focused on the team.”The only thing in my mind is for Liverpool to win the league, I just want to be part of that.Read More on Football”That is the only thing I have been focusing on since the start of the season.”I will do my best for the team to win a trophy, we are in the right direction. There are a few other teams catching up with us and we need to stay focused and humble and go again.”Luis Diaz opened the scoring before Salah teed up Cody Gakpo with a superb turn and then scored his own goal before the break.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deflected goal made it four before Salah then laid on Diogo Jota’s 84th-minute goal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSalah has scored at least 20 goals in all eight of his seasons at Liverpool and has now scored and assisted in eight separate league games this season – setting a new Premier League record.Slot said: “Mo and the word extraordinary is something I’ve heard a lot in the last six months and he truly deserves this and probably in the last eight years, but I’m involved in the last half year.Mo Salah provides huge update on Liverpool contract situation as he breaks Premier League record in Tottenham thrashing”I don’t think he keeps surprising us. We know what a player he is and we know he’s able to do so.”But apart from that, he works really hard for the team also when the other team has the ball and yeah, we can only hope that he can keep bringing these performances in.”But I would like to add that if he scores, there’s also a lead up to him scoring.”So there are also other players that bring him in these positions, but if you bring Mo in these positions, he’s extraordinary.”While Liverpool were rampant, West Ham offered little threat and no fight before being booed off at the London Stadium.Boss Julen Lopetegui said: “We are very sad for our fans. I am very sorry about this. It is true that they deserve more. It has been a bad day for us for sure.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The fans are always right and we understand them for sure.”We are trying to become competitive, sometimes we achieve this but we have to be better in these kind of matches at home in the second part of the season.” More

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      Liverpool scouting Championship wonderkid Ryan One, 18, after breaking into promotion-chasing Sheffield United first XI

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      LIVERPOOL continue to compile a dossier on Sheffield United’s teenage striker Ryan One.Kop spies like the look of the powerful Scot, 18, who has already made it into Blades’ promotion-chasing squad.Ryan One is being monitored by Liverpool after impressing for Sheffield UnitedCredit: AlamyThe teenager netted his first goal for the Blades against Bristol City in NovemberCredit: PAOne is the type of physical frontman Liverpool lack in their ranks of emerging talent – and they are poised to move for him.Blades see One as a player for the future so would look for a big fee if Anfield chiefs do come calling.The teenager spent his early career north of the border at Hamilton, before joining United in 2023.He made his debut for the club away at Arsenal last season, before the Blades dropped back to the Championship. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe powerful striker has since featured 10 times for Chris Wilder’s side, catching the eye of scouts from Merseyside.One netted his first goal for the club in a 2-1 win over Bristol City at the start of November.The son of former Scottish lower-league striker Armand One, Ryan has already impressed on the international stage.He was included in Archie Gemmill’s Scotland under-21 squad back in October, getting minutes against Belgium and Kazakhstan. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne said: “I didn’t expect it at all because I’d been selected for the Under-19s but it was a great feeling.“The standard in training has been really good.’New MOTD host’ Gabby Logan’s live TV interview with Liverpool boss Arne Slot ends awkwardly “But that’s what you’d expect with so many of these players playing first-team football. “I’ve just tried to keep up with it but I think I’ve done well.”Liverpool ratings vs ChelseaBy Ken LawrenceLIVERPOOL picked up a big 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield to remain top of the Premier League.The Reds registered their first victory against a team currently occupying the top half of the Prem table.That was a major statement for the Merseysiders’ manager Arne Slot, whose team now stands a point ahead of Manchester City and four away from third-placed Arsenal at the top.Mohamed Salah opened the scoring a minute before the half-hourmark from the penalty spot.But Chelsea hit back just three minutes into the second half with Nicolas Jackson.However, Liverpool picked up the three points thanks to Curtis Jones’ winner just three minutes later.But how did each Liverpool star far? Check out Ken Lawrence’s player ratings below for more:CAOIMHIN KELLEHER – 5For the Kop – and no doubt secretly for boss Arne Slot – still surely lacking a top keeper’s presence.TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD – 5Didn’t look entirely comfortable throughout especially in the face of Malo Gusto’s first-half raids.IBRAHIMA KONATE – 5Caught napping by Nicolas Jackson’s run three minutes into the second half for Chelsea’s equaliser.VIRGIL VAN DIJK – 7He has his assassins back home in the Netherlands but again showed imperious defensive abilities.ANDY ROBERTSON – 6The Scotland captain is often praised more for his attacking qualities than his defensive ones, but goodness me – what a brilliant last-second block.RYAN GRAVENBERCH – 7Only played 12 games in Jurgen Klopp’s final season but showed again why he’s now an automatic choice for Slot.CURTIS JONES – 9Outstanding all over the pitch, won one pen when it should have been two, plus grabbed a poacher’s winner.DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI– 5Again suggested he flatters to deceive, too often playing at a slower tempo than those around him.MOHAMED SALAH – 7What’s left to say about Anfield’s Egyptian king and his ultimate cool shot from the spot?DIOGO JOTA – 4Forced off after playing in pain after Tosin Adarabioyo hauled him to the deck early on.CODY GAKPO – 5Flitted in and out of the action, the Dutch wide man didn’t look that shocked to be replaced.SUBSDARWIN NUNEZ (for Jota 30) – 5Still a work in progress, says Slot – but working much harder off the ball.LUIS DIAZ (for Gakpo 65) – 5Ever-willing to shows that feisty left-sided pace of his.ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER ( for Curtis Jones 81) 5Ill in midweek but as the Argentine always does, got stuck in.JOE GOMEZ (for Trent Alexander-Arnold 81) – 5A few welcome minutes for the defender now down the pecking order.Meanwhile, Derby have joined the growing list of clubs keen to take forward Jayden Danns on loan if Liverpool clear the move.The promising striker, 18, has been prolific at youth level for the club and has previously been linked with a move to Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth. More

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      Newcastle will demand more than £150MILLION for Alexander Isak as Arsenal face transfer battle with Liverpool

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly set an eye-watering price tag of more than £150MILLION on Alexander Isak.The Swedish striker has been in fine form this season, with 11 goals in 16 Premier League appearances.Newcastle has set a huge price tag on Alexander IsakCredit: GettyMike Arteta is a long-term admirer of IsakCredit: ReutersArne Slot is on the lookout for a potential replacement for Mohamed SalahCredit: EPAIsak, 25, has only been outscored by Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer in England’s top flight in 2024.The Telegraph has reported that the Magpies quoted a price tag of £150m last summer.This was done in a move to block a potential exit of the Swedish international.Isak still has three and a half years left on his contract at St James’ Park.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe report has added that Newcastle will look to extend his deal at the end of the season and will not lower the asking price.The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with moves for the striker.The Reds could make a move for Isak should Mohamed Salah leave the club at the end of his contract.European giants Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also believed to be tracking Isak.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe interest from the top clubs could start a bidding war and drive Isak’s fee towards a world record number.Neymar’s move from Barcelona to PSG in 2017 is the current record at £198m.Alexander Isak shows off his razor sharp shooting ability in Sweden training The report has claimed that Newcastle are “relaxed” about his situation and have “no interest” in cashing in.A sale would boost Newcastle’s PSR position, with the club currently limited in its ability to sign new players.Contract talks broke down earlier in the year, but Isak has insisted it does “not affect” him.It has been claimed that the constant links over Isak’s potential exit have left Newcastle “bewildered” and believing that it is an attempt to “unsettle” him.Manager Eddie Howe recently hailed the striker’s personality as one reason behind his effectiveness in front of goal.He said: “He is calm, cool, he is what you see on the pitch. READ MORE SUN STORIES”He doesn’t get overly emotional, which for a striker is a great quality.”That coolness you see and calmness in front of goal is part of his personality.” More

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      Man City start search for Kyle Walker replacement with Nottingham Forest star on transfer wishlist

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST’S Ola Aina is on Manchester City’s wishlist as they cast a net for Kyle Walker’s long-term replacement.Nigerian international Aina, 28, has been a stand-out Premier League ever-present in Nottingham Forest’s stellar season.Manchester City are on the lookout for a replacement for Kyle WalkerCredit: AFPNottingham Forest full-back Ola Aina is on the club’s wishlistCredit: GettyForest snapped him up on a free when he was released by Italian side Torino last year.They are keen to tie him down quickly as his contract runs out at the end of this season.The full-back, a product of Chelsea’s academy, has not been angling for a move and is hugely popular with City Ground fans.But the Southwark-born star would find it hard to ignore interest from City.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd his ability to play on either flank suits Guardiola.Walker has been a City mainstay for seven years but at 34 has finally shown signs of his age this term.And Brighton’s brilliant young midfielder Carlos Baleba will also be on the radar of Pep Guardiola.Baleba, 20, is another Brighton signing who was something of an unknown when they paid £23million to Lille for him last season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe has a growing list of admirers but a contract that runs until 2028 means he would not come cheap.Meanwhile, Ederson could leave at the end of the season — with sources claiming City would listen to offers around £25m.Pep Guardiola admits he ‘doesn’t know what to do’ and reveals he’s considering radical tactical switch for Manchester derby The keeper, 31, turned down the chance to head to Saudi Arabia last summer after a plea from Pep.Yet with one more season on his contract, City will not stand in his way if they can get the right fee.Guardiola would look to bring in a new stopper but also hand more chances to current back-up Stefan Ortega — and extend his terms beyond 2026. More