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      Five Championship stars destined for the Premier League including ex-Arsenal star and winger dreaming of Ballon d’Or

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      HAYDEN HACKNEY’S winner against Chelsea last night made it a night to remember for Middlesbrough at the Riverside.The 21-year-old Boro kid has been superb since breaking into the team last season after a year on loan at Scunthorpe.
      Middlesbrough hero Hayden Hackney has been linked with a Premier League moveCredit: Getty
      He didn’t get much of a look-in under Chris Wilder but Michael Carrick has certainly shown plenty of belief in him and he certainly showed how good he is by shining in midfield against one of the Premier League’s marquee clubs.
      Manchester United and Tottenham are said to be ready to pounce for the youngster although anyone wanting him will almost certainly have to wait for the summer.
      During transfer windows, Premier League clubs are always being linked with players from overseas but here are FIVE other Championship players that really should be a target for top clubs.
      Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland)
      Jobe Bellingham has starred for Sunderland since signing in the summerCredit: Getty
      I’ve enjoyed watching the 19-year-old midfielder who is two years younger than his famous and illustrious brother Jude.
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      Wanting to write his own football story — and not simply be known as the brother of a Real Madrid and England international — the Sunderland kid insisted he wanted the name Jobe on the back of his shirt rather than Bellingham.
      Has a lot of similar attributes to his brother in terms of his physique and maturity. 
      Thought he was outstanding away at Leicester when the Black Cats gave the runaway Championship leaders a tough evening.
      A huge chunk of Bellingham’s minutes have come as a false nine, though he’s also been used behind a more traditional striker and in a deeper midfield position. 
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      Conor Chaplin (Ipswich)
      Conor Chaplin has eight goals and seven assists for Ipswich this termCredit: Getty
      Ipswich simply cannot function as well as they have been this season without him.
      His eight goals don’t tell the story. His pressing is out of this world. His blocks, interceptions and ball recovery has played a huge part in Ipswich’s success story this season. 
      I’ve watched him a number of times and he’s been one of the standout players. He was outstanding down at Southampton in October and he pops up with vital goals like the winner I saw him net at QPR.
      It’s crazy to think this talent has been overlooked by bigger clubs. Thought he was great when he was at Barnsley too. Was huge for the Tykes during his two years there.
      The high press McKenna likes is not as effective without Chaplin — and without his energy up top I feel Ipswich would be a mid-table team. He has been that good for them.
      Leif Davis (Ipswich)
      The Tractor Boys can also call upon left-back Leif DavisCredit: Getty
      The 23-year-old left-back has been Ipswich’s best player and the Geordie practically owns the left side of the pitch for the Tractor Boys.
      Has nine assists so far this season and is simply scintillating. 
      I was at Elland Road, though, when he had a tough afternoon against his former club Leeds when his side were walloped 4-0.
      However, that was just a bad day at the office. Although he is a full-back, his attacking numbers are higher than most wingers.
      If Ipswich don’t go up, he will surely be in the Premier League next season.
      Stephy Mavididi (Leicester)
      Stephy Mavididi is a key man for Leicester after spells in Italy and FranceCredit: Alamy
      The Foxes are winning the Championship at a canter and one of their star players has been without question the 25-year-old winger who came through the youth system at Arsenal — but ended up going to Juventus and Montpelier to really learn his trade. 
      Did have some EFL experience with loans at Charlton and Preston as well.
      Lots of pace and up near the top of the assists charts, he has been tearing it up in English football’s second tier and does look a cut above many of his opponents.
      Knows where the goal is too — and has nine to his name already this season, including a nice one I saw him score against Southampton at St Mary’s where he ripped them to shreds in an easy 4-1 win.
      With the Foxes flying though, you would think they should be able to keep hold of him as their promotion to the Premier League is all but guaranteed.
      Jaden Philogene (Hull)
      Hull’s Jaden Philogene dreams of winning the Ballon d’OrCredit: Alamy
      Interviewed the winger a couple of months ago and he told me his ambition is to win the Ballon d’Or. 
      What a bold statement. But I like that from a 21-year-old — lots of confidence but also prepared to work hard to reach his goal.
      Ok, he is millions or miles away from that as a Hull player right now — but has has been previously linked with moves to Liverpool, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. 
      Philogene came through the ranks at Aston Villa and many people thought he was going to get a look-in this season — but Unai Emery decided to let him move down into the Championship with Hull.
      But in Liam Rosenior he has a manager who has shown a lot of faith in him and who is giving him lots of game time to develop.
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      I was impressed by his tricky skills and lots of pace when I saw him away at Birmingham — and he scored the decisive second goal.
      He did get injured recently but up to that point he has been key to Hull’s strong start to the season. More

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      Newcastle ‘make Dominic Solanke transfer approach as Eddie Howe looks to beat Arsenal to Bournemouth star’

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      NEWCASTLE have enquired about Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.The 26-year-old has been in fine form for the Cherries so far this season.
      Newcastle have made an approach for Bournemouth striker Dominic SolankeCredit: Alamy
      His 12 goals in 19 Premier League matches are already double his previous best tally in the competition.
      Eddie Howe is now reportedly eyeing a move for Solanke as he looks to sign a striker this month.
      Callum Wilson is currently sidelined with a calf injury which is expected to keep him out until at least the trip to Aston Villa on January 30.
      That injury leaves Alexander Isak as Newcastle’s only available senior centre forward.
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      According to The Telegraph, the Magpies have made an approach to Bournemouth for Solanke in a bid to solve their striker crisis.
      However, the Cherries have responded by telling them that they are unwilling to sell the forward this month.
      Solanke has also been tipped as a potential January target for Arsenal after being identified as an alternative to Brentford’s Ivan Toney.
      The former Liverpool striker still has three-and-a-half years remaining on his contract at the Vitality Stadium after signing an extension in September.
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      His 12-goal Premier League haul this season has only been bettered by Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah.
      Those strikes include a brace in a 2-0 home win over Newcastle in November.

      Solanke’s form could even see him recalled to the England set-up by Gareth Southgate.
      He has not been capped by the Three Lions since making his senior international debut against Brazil in 2017. More

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      Jadon Sancho all but confirms Man Utd transfer exit with rare Twitter interaction after Ten Hag row

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      JADON SANCHO has seemingly confirmed his Manchester United exit on social media.The 23-year-old is set to rejoin his former club Borussia Dortmund on loan until the end of the season.
      Jadon Sancho has seemingly confirmed he will join Borussia Dortmund on loanCredit: AP
      Sancho dropped a major hint that the deal is done as he liked a post about the transfer from journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      The tweet states that the winger will head to Germany later today.
      It also claims that Dortmund will not have an option to buy him when the loan finishes and they will pay just a portion of his wages.
      Reports suggest that Sancho earns £290,000-a-week at Man Utd and his parent club will have to cover a third of his salary.
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      It is rare for the England international to interact on social media, having deactivated his Instagram account after being exiled by Erik ten Hag.
      Sancho has not tweeted since August and he last liked a post on December 19.

      He has not played any football following his public fall out with United manager in September.
      Sancho claimed he was made a “scapegoat” by Ten Hag and then refused to apologise to him.
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      The £73million man is currently banned from training and is not allowed to use any first-team facilities.
      Meanwhile, Dortmund are also closing in on the loan signing of Chelsea star Ian Maatsen.
      But the move is on hold due to a little-known rule preventing the completion of the deal. More

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      Man Utd struggling to shift Anthony Martial with star refusing to leave this month despite new loan bid from Marseille

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      MARSEILLE have launched a frantic late bid to try and land Anthony Martial, SunSport has learned. Reports today claimed the Frenchman is planning to see out his deal at Manchester United having snubbed a move to Fenerbahce.
      Anthony Martial is wanted on loan by Marseille as he nears the end of his Manchester United dealCredit: Getty
      But Old Trafford sources say representatives from Marseille remain in touch with United over the chance of a loan move for Martial during this January transfer window.
      However, any deal relies on the player being willing to go back to his homeland, which could prove to be a sticking point.
      Our source said: “Interest remains high in Anthony.
      “His stock may be low at Manchester United but there is interest among clubs in Europe for him.
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      “Marseille are at the front of the queue and are in touch with United about taking Anthony on loan in January. 
      “The problem is the player himself.
      “As things stand, he is planning on seeing his deal out and then reconsidering his options in the summer.
      “Anthony sees his next move as crucial, so he has no plans to rush into making any decisions over his future.”
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      Martial, 28, is out of contract at the end of the season and Erik ten Hag stunned fans recently by claiming that United were in talks with the forward over a new deal.
      They have the option to trigger a 12-month extension to his current contract.
      The Dutchman said: “We are talking with Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial.
      “That is an internal discussion between the club and the player.”

      But contrary to Ten Hag’s comments, reports suggest the Red Devils are planning to part ways with the Frenchman after nine years at Old Trafford.
      The former Lyon and Monaco attacker has scored just 12 Premier League goals over the past three-and-a-half seasons – including one in 2023-24 – and it seems that United have finally run out of patience with him.
      The club’s preference would be to sell him this January and recoup some money rather than let him leave on a free in the summer.
      But this also depends on whether United can sign a replacement.
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      The likes of Timo Werner and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have been linked, but the former has opted for Spurs. 
      Elsewhere, SunSport revealed United have offered Facundo Pellistri to Sporting as part of a swap deal with highly-rated midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
      Erik ten Hag admitted talks have taken place over a new contractCredit: Reuters More

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      Hull City win transfer window with ‘funniest announcement seen’ after sealing signing of Liverpool star

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      FOOTBALL fans heaped praise on Hull after they announced the loan signing of Liverpool’s Fabio Carvalho in hilarious fashion.Carvalho, 21, arrived at Anfield from Fulham in 2022 but spent the first half of this season on loan at RB Leipzig.
      Fabio Carvalho was mocked up as the woman choosing her man on ‘Blind Date’Credit: X / @HullCity
      Hull were made to be the man chosen, while Southampton and Patrick Bamford’s Leeds were left disappointedCredit: X / @HullCity
      He returned to Merseyside at the end of December amid speculation of another loan.
      Several Championship clubs were linked with him including Leicester, Leeds and Southampton.
      But he has opted to join Liam Rosenior’s side until the end of the season – with Hull seventh in the Championship table, just one point adrift of the play-off places.
      And the unveiling of Carvalho left social media in stitches.
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      Hull put together a photo-shopped version of the famous TV programme “Blind Date” which was hosted by Cilla Black.
      The premise of the show was that one person would ask three potential dates a series of questions without seeing them, before eventually choosing one to go out with.
      The edited clip saw Cilla with a Liverpool crest on her head, Carvalho mocked up as the woman choosing the date, and a Hull badge on the person she chose.
      It also contained Leeds and Southampton badges for the two people who had been snubbed by the woman.
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      And at the end of the video, Cilla even says: “How could you turn down Pat?,” as the image of Leeds striker Patrick Bamford storms off set.
      The caption for the post read: “‘His name is Fabio and he’s from Portugal.’
      “‘Come in, Fabio!’ 👋”
      Reacting to the clip, one person said: “Funniest announcement i think I’ve ever seen😂😂😂.”
      Another added: “Content!! This is legendary.”
      A third replied: “This really is wholesome content. You’ve got to be happy with this.”
      While a fourth responded: “As an Ipswich supporter, this is nearing genius… 😂😂fair play lads.” More

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      Man Utd star Hannibal Mejbri closing in on Premier League loan transfer with Ten Hag keen to get him playing regularly

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      MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is edging close to a move to Everton, after Sean Dyche made the player his “number one target”.Hannibal rejected the chance to play for Tunisia in the African Cup of Nations to force through a January transfer.
      Hannibal is closing in on a loan switch to Goodison ParkCredit: Getty
      Hannibal has struggled for game time so far this season
      And Old Trafford sources say he is close to agreeing a Goodison switch.
      The source said: “Everton want the player and Manchester United are happy for him to go out on loan. They’d prefer him to stay in the Premier League as it will provide a better barometer and benchmark for his abilities as a player.
      “If he can go out on loan to Everton and make an impression, he could force his way into content at United.
      “He’s highly thought of at United and by Ten Hag, but he will get more chances at Everton. Sean Dyche is a big fan, and he thinks the player can give them a different edge to their game. He’s become the number one January priority.
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      “He also wants to bring in a striker and a full back. But loan deals are likely to be the road he goes down to beef up his squad.”
      Our story comes one day after Hannibal was linked with a switch to Spanish giants Sevilla.
      The Tunisian has been a regular in match-day squads this season but has struggled for minutes on the pitch and is eager to get further experience of first-team football.
      United recently triggered a clause to extend Hannibal’s contract.
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      He was the subject of interest from a number of clubs over the summer and had the chance to join Besiktas on loan but the midfielder wanted to stay and fight for his place under Erik ten Hag after impressing at Birmingham in the Championship last season.
      However, with United having been knocked out of the Champions League and the Carabao Cup, opportunities for Mejbri could be limited in the second half of the season.
      The source added: “It’s unlikely any loan move will have an option for a permanent switch. Ten Hag wants to assess how Hannibal does and then make a firm decision about his future in the summer.” More

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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