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      Chelsea facing transfer headache as Eddie Howe casts doubt over £35million deal despite obligation to buy

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      LEWIS HALL may be heading back to Chelsea after Eddie Howe could not confirm if the left-back will be a Newcastle player next season.Hall, 19, moved to Tyneside from Stamford Bridge on loan in August with the Magpies expected to make the deal permanent at the end of the campaign for around £35million.
      Lewis Hall could return to Chelsea next summerCredit: Getty
      But the youngster must hit certain performance-related criteria to activate the permanent switch, with Howe casting doubt on whether Toon want him beyond this season.
      Hall has only played 234 minutes this campaign, struggling for action despite Newcastle’s injury crisis.
      And with Dan Burn returning from injury and Tino Livramento excelling over the recent weeks, it is hard to see Hall featuring much over the coming weeks.
      In further blows to the Mags, winger Harvey Barnes and midfielder Joe Willock have suffered setbacks from their recovery from injury.
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      The pair won’t feature until 2024 having initially been on course to play again before Christmas.
      Newcastle host Fulham tomorrow on the back of three straight defeats.
      They were dumped out of Europe by AC Milan on Wednesday and, sat seven points off the top four, desperately need to get their campaign back on track.
      Howe said: “It’s going to be a big test of our ability to respond, our resilience.
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      “There’ll be a narrative that will be negative and we have to override that.
      “It can become more negative if you don’t react in the right way.
      “We can’t deny exiting Europe is a disappointment but we can control how we respond to it.
      “The mood is good, there is some pain and anguish, but that can’t stay around in professional football.”
      Tino Livramento has shone at St James’ ParkCredit: AFP More

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      Arsenal’s forgotten man ‘offered Emirates escape route’ by Spanish giants after playing just three games all season

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      VILLARREAL are interested in Arsenal star Cedric Soares, according to reports.The 32-year-old has been on the Spanish club’s radar since the summer and they are planning a January move.
      Cedric is on the radar of VillarrealCredit: Alamy
      A loan deal for the rest of the season and a permanent transfer have both been discussed with Villarreal.
      Should Cedric join the LaLiga side, it would see him become team-mates with ex-Gunner Francis Coquelin.
      Meanwhile, there is also interest from an unnamed Turkish club, claim ESPN.
      Cedric’s contract at the Emirates expires at the end of the season.
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      Arsenal are open to cashing in on him next month to avoid losing the right-back for free.
      Cedric, who is thought to earn close to £100,000-a-week, was initially set to leave in the summer but a move failed to materialise.
      The forgotten man is now surplus to requirements, having played just three times this season.
      He has fallen behind the likes of Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Jurrien Timber in the pecking order.
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      Cedric made his first and only start this term in the 1-1 Champions League draw against PSV on Tuesday.
      The Portuguese international has played a total of 61 times for Arsenal since joining from Southampton in 2020.
      He spent the second half of last season on loan at Fulham. More

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      Ex-Man Utd transfer target Frenkie de Jong’s agent slams ‘nonsense’ claims star faked illness to miss Barcelona clash

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      BARCELONA star Frenkie de Jong’s agent slammed “total fake news” suggesting his client faked an illness to miss Wednesday’s Champions League game.Barca lost 3-2 to Royal Antwerp at the Bosuilstadion in their final match in the group stage which didn’t cost them as they still finished top of the table.
      Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong’s agent slammed rumours suggesting he faked an illnessCredit: Rex
      Barcelona star De Jong has repeatedly been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: Rex
      However, De Jong couldn’t travel with the rest of Xavi’s side due to an illness.
      A report from RAC1 claimed the Blaugrana’s sporting director Deco spoke with the midfielder on the phone and doubted the legitimacy of the player’s excuse.
      However, the Netherlands international’s representative Ali Dursun lambasted those “nonsense” rumours and insisted his client is a “model professional”.
      Dursun told  De Telegraaf: “Total fake news.
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      “It is the biggest nonsense that has been released around Frenkie in a long time.
      “The player is just sick. He has symptoms of fever and has been unable to travel and play.
      “This boy is a professional through and through. Just a model professional.
      “Just don’t touch Frenkie’s reputation, because he always delivers.
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      “There was no shouting over the phone as claimed, no question marks.
      “Things are being created now in a false way. The relationship with Deco is simply good and stable.”
      De Jong had been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United.
      United attempted to sign the 26-year-old in a £70million transfer last year in the summer, but Barcelona refused to let him go. More

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      PSG ‘want Man Utd star Casemiro’ and fans are happy to see him go as they propose ambitious swap transfer

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are interested in a move for Casemiro, according to reports.The Manchester United midfielder has been linked with a January transfer in recent weeks.
      Paris Saint-Germain are interested in CasemiroCredit: PA
      PSG are the latest club to be eyeing the Brazilian ahead of the window re-opening.
      Sports Zone report that the French giants want to sign Casemiro, with his agents working on a potential move.
      Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal have also been tipped as a potential destination, though, and could offer a contract worth over £15million.
      The report adds that an unnamed Italian club are in the race to sign the 31-year-old, too.
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      United fans have responded to PSG’s interest by proposing an ambitious swap deal for Casemiro.
      One supporter called for the French champions to include Kylian Mbappe in the transfer,
      Reacting on X, formerly Twitter, they wrote: “Give us Mbappe, we’ll give you Casemiro and Rashford.”
      The Guardian report that Casemiro is free to leave Old Trafford in January in order to help raise funds to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s squad.
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      Manchester United fans have called for a swap deal involving Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      He has struggled for form during his second season since a £70million move from Real Madrid in 2022.
      As a result, the Red Devils are said to be open to cashing in, despite Casemiro having over two years left on his contract.
      The five-time Champions League winner has scored four goals from midfield in 12 appearances this season.
      However, he has been sidelined with injury since October and is not expected to return to action before Christmas. More

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      Ivan Toney ‘really excited’ about Arsenal transfer interest as they battle Chelsea for £100m England striker

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      IVAN TONEY is said to be “really excited” about the prospect of joining Arsenal, reports suggest.The Brentford star has been sidelined since May after being hit with a betting ban.
      Ivan Toney’s transfer preference has been revealedCredit: Alamy
      However, that has not stopped the rampant speculation on his future.
      Arsenal and Chelsea have been the clubs most heavily linked with a move for the England forward, with some reports suggesting he could cost as much as £100million.
      And now with the January transfer window fast approaching, Fabrizio Romano has revealed Toney’s preference for a transfer.
      Speaking on his Kick channel, via The Boot Room, Romano said: “From what I’m hearing, this is one more detail on Ivan Toney.
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      “This is a rumour I’m hearing that his preference in terms of a top club move in January or the summer would be to go to Arsenal.
      “From what I’m hearing Ivan Toney could be really excited by the possibility of joining Arsenal.”
      However, SunSport reported in November that Toney was torn over the idea of a transfer in January, with a source saying that he feels he has a debt to pay to Brentford for sticking by him.
      Toney, 27, scored 20 Premier League goals for the Bees last season before his ban.
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      His record marked him out as one of the most prolific forwards in the division under Thomas Frank.
      Brentford have managed in his absence and find themselves firmly in midtable.
      However, the Bees have just lost fellow star man – and this season’s top scorer – Bryan Mbuemo to injury.
      Despite that, Brentford may still choose to cash in on Toney with his ban set to expire.
      Toney cannot return to competitive action until January 17 at the earliest.
      He has already appeared in a couple of behind-closed-doors friendlies, scoring on his return game in October before netting again in a match against Watford last month.
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      Raphael Varane ‘could quit Man Utd on FREE TRANSFER after Red Devils make huge contract blunder’

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      RAPHAEL VARANE could leave Manchester United on a free transfer next summer, according to reports.The Frenchman joined the Red Devils in a £42million move from Real Madrid in 2021.
      Raphael Varane could leave Man Utd as a free agent in JuneCredit: Alamy
      United originally announced that he signed a four-year contract, but his current deal actually expires in June, reports claim.
      According to The Athletic, Varane penned a three-year deal with the option of a one-year extension after arriving at Old Trafford.
      That means he could become a free agent at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
      With his contract set to run down, the defender could open talks with foreign clubs in January ahead of a potential transfer.
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      Varane has slipped down the pecking order at Man Utd in recent months.
      The 30-year-old has been limited to 13 appearances across all competitions so far this season.
      Erik ten Hag is reportedly open to letting him leave.
      Anthony Martial is also set to leave Old Trafford as a free agent at the end of the season.
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      Man Utd have the option to extend his contract until 2025, but they have no intention to trigger it.
      Casemiro and Jadon Sacho are also expected to be put up for sale. More

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      Man Utd transfer boost as free-scoring Bundesliga striker ‘REJECTS new contract’ and can now quit for just £15m

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Serhou Guirassy has rejected a new deal at Stuttgart, reports suggest.United are very keen on Guirassy ahead of the January transfer window as he has already registered a whopping 16 goals in just 12 Bundesliga matches.
      Manchester United target Serhou Guirassy has turned down a new deal with StuttgartCredit: Getty
      And according to transfer insider Christian Falk, Guirassy is now “ready for the next step” after turning down a contract extension from his current club.
      Stuttgart tried to buy the Guinea international’s relatively low release clause as well.
      That means the 27-year-old will be available for a bargain €17.5million (£15m) come January.
      However, the Red Devils are not the only ones keeping tabs on Guirassy.
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      In fact, the Manchester giants face strong competition from some of Europe’s biggest bidders, such as Borussia Dortmund as well as Premier League rivals Newcastle.
      United manager Erik ten Hag needs urgent reinforcement for his misfiring frontline.
      Last summer’s £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund has yet to record a Premier League goal.
      Marcus Rashford, on the other hand, has failed to replicate last season’s impressive performances that saw him scoring 30 goals in 56 appearances.
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      And Anthony Martial as well as Antony have been poor up front, whereas Jadon Sancho has been axed from the first team after falling out with Ten Hag.
      Guirassy is seen as the perfect solution at United thanks to his 18 goals in 14 appearances across all competitions.
      However, the Guinean superstar is expected to be called up for the Africa Cup of Nations in January, meaing a summer transfer coudl be a better move. More

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      Newcastle ‘interested in Jose Mourinho as manager’ as fans say ‘sincerely hope not’

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly keeping tabs on Roma manager Jose Mourinho with his contract rapidly running out.Mourinho’s deal with the Giallorossi expires in June and talks have begun between him and the club’s hierarchy.
      Newcastle are interested in Roma manager Jose MourinhoCredit: Getty
      Mourinho’s contract at Roma runs out in June and Newcastle are ‘fascinated’Credit: Getty
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian giants want to keep the Portuguese tactician who has also won the fans over.
      The Roma faithful are so behind the ex-Chelsea boss that they even put up a banner at Olimpico, calling him a “Romanista for life” on Sunday during the 1-1 draw with Fiorentina.
      However, the former Manchester United manager wants another two-year deal in Rome whereas the club chiefs are more keen on a one-year extension.
      Nevertheless, Roma officials are willing to pay Mourinho €7.5m (£6.4m) per season.
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      However, a return to the Premier League isn’t out of the question for the ex-Tottenham boss.
      That is because interest from Newcastle is “looming” with club bigwigs “fascinated” by the 60-year-old.
      However, there are currently no indications that Toon manager Eddie Howe’s position is under threat.
      And it doesn’t seem like the Magpies’ fans are all keen on replacing Howe with Mourinho.
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      A Newcastle fan tweeted: “We have great team morale at Newcastle at the moment.
      “Sincerely hope Mourinho doesn’t rock up here and destroy that.”
      Real Madrid are also interested in bringing Mourinho back to the Santiago Bernabeu with current manager Carlo Ancelotti’s deal running out in June as well. More