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      Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest ‘chasing same manager after approaching former Premier League boss’

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      CRYSTAL PALACE and Nottingham Forest are allegedly “chasing the same manager” with both looking to make potential changes.The Eagles and Forest are both slumped down in the lower reaches of the Premier League after disappointing starts to the campaign.
      Julen Lopetegui is on the radar of two Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Pressure is mounting on Roy Hodgson at Crystal PalaceCredit: Rex
      Palace have won just four times in 16 matches, piling pressure on veteran boss Roy Hodgson.
      And speculation continues to claim that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis could replace Steve Cooper – despite supporters still very much showing their support for their manager.
      Now a fresh report in Spain has claimed that Julen Lopetegui is wanted by both teams.
      The 57-year-old former Spanish national team and Real Madrid boss is currently a free agent.
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      He impressed last season in the Premier League after taking over at Wolves in November and led them away from danger to a 13th finish.
      However, following a disagreement with Molineux chiefs over the direction that the club was going in, he left the club just days before the start of this season.
      Lopetegui is allegedly still living in England due to his desire to land another job in our top-flight.
      And now he may not have to wait too much longer for an opportunity.
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      Marca claim that Palace have “already approached” Lopetegui about potentially replacing Hodgson, but Forest are “the most interested” in him.
      This update states that he has been “updating himself” by watching a lot of live matches throughout his time out of the game.
      He has also visited Manchester City to chat with Pep Guardiola and is believed to have enjoyed a recent three-hour meeting with England’s Gareth Southgate as well.
      Lopetegui remains “waiting” for something to come up and this report is saying that Forest have already “sounded out” his availability.
      But with Palace also already being in touch with an approach, it looks set to be a straight out fight for his services from the two strugglers.
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      Premier League clubs vote for anti-Chelsea rule with fans stunned to find Todd Boehly’s Blues were one of them

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have voted to limit the period over which transfer fees can be paid to just five years. The decision was made following a vote at a virtual shareholders’ meeting on Tuesday.
      Chelsea have spent £1bn in transfers under Todd BoehlyCredit: Rex
      Todd Boehly’s Chelsea had taken advantage of amortisation rules to sign more than £1BILLION worth of players and spread the cost over a longer period to help balance the books.
      So a player signed for £60m on a six-year contract would cost a team £10m per year in their accounts.
      Enzo Fernandez penned a staggering eight-and-a-half-year deal, while Mykhailo Mudryk and Moises Caicedo both signed eight-year contracts.
      The new rule brings the Premier League in line with Uefa, who set a five-year limit on amortisation in June.
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      It was voted in by 15 Premier League clubs INCLUDING Chelsea, kicks in tomorrow and does not affect existing deals.
      And teams ARE still allowed to give players contracts lasting longer than five years.
      A statement read: “Premier League Shareholders today agreed to amend the rule on amortisation of player registration costs to bring in line with UEFA’s regulations.
      “Going forward, a five-year maximum will apply to all new or extended player contracts.
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      “Clubs also approved a rule amendment to enable the Premier League Board, in circumstances where a Club owes a transfer debt to another Premier League or EFL Club, to stop the Club registering more players until the outstanding payment has been made.
      “The Board can also have the option to deduct the amount from the Club’s entitlement to the League’s central funds.”
      Boehly’s decision to vote for the rule change sparked a frenzy with fans.
      One said: “Why is Chelsea in favour of that.”
      Another added: “Exploited the system then stopped the other teams from copying.”
      One joked: “Take advantage of the loophole and then vote against it. Todd Boehly Masterclass.”
      Another said: “Boehly really be playing 8D chess. Took advantage of the long ass contracts and then chose to vote against so nobody can follow suit” More

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      Donny van de Beek ‘in advanced transfer talks to leave Man Utd on loan’ as he looks to end Old Trafford nightmare

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK is set to leave Manchester United with Eintracht Frankfurt leading the race to sign him. The Dutchman has failed to break into the United squad since being signed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2020.
      Donny van de Beek is set to leave Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      And even under new boss Erik ten Hag, who coached him at Ajax, the midfielder has still been isolated from the starting XI.
      It has left his Old Trafford future in doubt as Van de Beek desperately looks to end his United nightmare.
      And now according to Fabrizio Romano, talks are progressing between United and Frankfurt.
      It could see the former Ajax star leave on loan in January
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      LaLiga leaders Girona, who have the same owners as Man City, are also said to be interested.
      Van de Beek managed just ten appearances last season having been sidelined through injury and illness.
      And this campaign, the 26-year-old has played just twice after missing out on a summer exit.
      A deal to join Real Sociedad collapsed at late notice, according to the man himself.
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      He told Diario AS: “I was close to going to Real Sociedad, but at the last minute, the clubs could not reach an agreement.”
      Van de Beek joins Casemiro and Jadon Sancho as United outcasts who face leaving the club.
      The unwanted playermaker has recently been linked with a move to Barcelona after Gavi tore his ACL.
      But the LaLiga champions also face competition from Juventus as they look to replace the 19-year-old. More

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      Chelsea’s five-man transfer wishlist includes Osimhen and Toney but club will be forced to rip up wage structure

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      CHELSEA have a five-man striker wishlist that includes Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen, according to reports.But it is believed the club would have to rip up their wage structure to land a big-name forward.
      Chelsea may have to smash their wage structure to land Ivan ToneyCredit: PA
      Victor Osimhen could also prove an expensive outlayCredit: Reuters
      Nicolas Jackson was signed in the summer but has struggled with just six goals in 15 league games.
      Chelsea’s poor form from last season has continued under Mauricio Pochettino, who is keen to add more firepower up-front.
      The Blues are 12th in the Premier League and already 14 points off the top four, and failing to qualify for the Champions League means they may have to increase their salary offer to land the targets they want.
      Chelsea have a long-term interest in Napoli striker Osimhen while Toney is another player they are monitoring.
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      But a club source revealed to The Telegraph that both players would only be arriving for big money.
      They said: “Chelsea are not going to qualify for Europe next season the way they’ve been going, so they would have to offer either Osimhen or Toney really big money. That’s not something they’ve been doing this year.”
      The Blues have installed a policy of signing young players on relatively low wages – but on extremely long contracts.
      However that is not something that would appeal to Toney, 27, and Osimhen, 24, who have already established themselves as top talents.
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      In addition, there would be a huge transfer fee involved.
      Brentford are keen to hold onto Toney who has also attracted interest from Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United.
      So Chelsea might have to bid around £100million to sign the Bees star, with Napoli likely to demand similar for Osimhen.
      If the Blues are priced out of a move they could focus their attention on Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokores, who has scored 15 goals in 18 games since his summer move from Coventry.
      The Guardian report Chelsea have been scouting the Swede so could launch a move for him when the transfer window re-opens.
      While Todd Boehly could also fund a move for Copenhagen striker Roony Bardghji or Club Brugge teenager Antonio Nusa, according to the Evening Standard.
      Sporting Lisbon Viktor Gyokeres could be a cheaper alternativeCredit: Reuters More

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      How ‘Cristiano Ronaldo money’ blocked Man Utd from signing Harry Kane before Bayern transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED failed to sign Harry Kane last summer because he would have cost them “Cristiano Ronaldo money”.United had been keeping tabs on Kane for almost 10 years as he set the world alight at Tottenham and became record goalscorer for the club as well as England.
      Manchester United tried to sign Bayern Munich star Harry Kane in the summerCredit: Getty
      Man Utd didn’t sign Kane because he would have cost as much as Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      According to The Mail, the Red Devils tried to finally get their star man in the summer when the striker had only one year left on his Spurs deal and was adamant he wouldn’t extend this time around.
      The North Londoners’ chairman Daniel Levy was under immense pressure by owner Joe Lewis to sell the 30-year-old in order to avoid losing the club’s greatest asset for free the year after.
      However, Levy, who is well known for being an immensely tough negotiator, was not at all keen on letting the England captain going to a Premier League rival, even though the player wanted United.
      Therefore, United would definitely have had to splash a staggering amount to seal a deal with the Tottenham bigwig.
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      However, the Manchester giants would also have to spend a staggering amount on the forward’s wages.
      Kane would have cost Erik ten Hag’s side a total amount similar to Ronaldo during the Al-Nassr superstar’s second stint at Old Trafford.
      It’s understood that the Tottenham legend’s salary at Bayern Munich is in the neighbourhood of £500,000 per week, including signing-on fee and bonuses.
      Therefore, United would have found themselves back at the same situation they were in when Ronaldo returned in 2021.
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      The Red Devils would be dealing with an expensive contract of a player in his thirties that wouldn’t have much resale value at the end of his deal.
      That led to United backing off and Kane ultimately moving to Bayern after a £104million deal with Tottenham.
      And the centre-forward has already amassed a staggering total of 22 goals and seven assists in 19 appearances with the German champions. More

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      Everton ready to recall forgotten man from disastrous loan spell with three clubs chasing January transfer

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      EVERTON want to recall Mason Holgate from his loan spell at Southampton due to a lack of game time.Holgate, 27, has made just five appearances for the Saints since his season-long move in August.
      Everton want to recall Mason HolgateCredit: Getty
      The talented Toffees defender made his last outing – only his second start – in a man-of-the-match display against West Brom last month.
      But SunSport understands Everton want the versatile star, who can play in defence or midfield, to be playing more regularly.
      And the Merseysiders could terminate his stay on the south coast and allow him to find a new club in January.
      Championship duo Middlesbrough and Watford as well as Scottish giants Rangers are waiting in the wings should Everton boss Sean Dyche call him back.
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      Ex-England Under-21 centre-back Holgate, who has a contract at Goodison Park until the summer of 2025, has played just 289 minutes of first-team action for Southampton.
      Saints boss Russell Martin, whose side are fourth in the Championship, has lined up Jan Bednarek and Taylor Harwood-Bellis at the heart of his defence.
      Everton currently sit 17th in the Premier League table, four points above the relegation zone.
      The Toffees were hit with a 10-point deduction last month for breaching profit and sustainability rules.
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      They immediately fell to 19th in the table, but have since registered three consecutive wins.
      Dyche’s side cruised to a 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday. More

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      Hugo Lloris lined up for shock Premier League transfer switch after four-month Tottenham exile

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      NEWCASTLE are set to make a second shock transfer swoop for Hugo Lloris as the Magpies look to replace Nick Pope, a report claims.The Tottenham outcast was exiled from Ange Postecoglou’s squad in August and is yet to feature on any of Spurs match-day teamsheets.
      Hugo Lloris is lined up for a Premier League transfer switch to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Pope, 31, is set to be sidelined for up to five months after dislocating his shoulder in the Magpie’s 1-0 victory against Manchester United.
      And last week Eddie Howe made it clear he intends to stick by second-choice shot-stopper Martin Dubravka despite their 3-0 loss against Everton.
      But after their 4-1 defeat against Spurs on Sunday and now conceding seven goals in his last two games, Newcastle might be tempted to bolster their goalkeeper ranks in January.
      Forgotten star Lloris is lined up as one of the contenders to fill in Howe’s No1 spot, according to the Mirror.
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      Newcastle tried and failed with a deadline-day loan deal for Lloris in September but the move was turned down by the Frenchman.
      The report claims the World Cup 2018 winner felt it was too late to leave Spurs even though it was clear he would not be a part of Postecoglou’s squad this term.
      Lloris’ current deal runs out in the summer of 2024 and has still not featured in any of the Aussie’s matchday line-ups.
      To have ” the chance to save some funds” the Lilywhites are keen to move Lloris on in the new year.
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      Newcastle are likely going to consider a loan until the end of the season hoping for Pope to have a speedy recovery.
      Spurs’ former captain also joins David de Gea who has also been on the Magpie’s radar.
      The free agent left Man Utd in the summer after spending 12 years at the club.
      Also, Paris Saint-Germain’s Keylor Navas, who spent the second half of last term on loan at Nottingham Forest, could enter Newcastle’s transfer list. More

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      Man City ‘keen on shock transfer for Canada international but are told to fork out staggering £50m to seal deal’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are considering a January move for Club Brugge star Tajon Buchanan, according to reports.Pep Guardiola is keen to strengthen out wide following the departure of Riyad Mahrez in the summer.
      Tajon Buchanan has caught the eye at Club BruggeCredit: AP
      Jeremy Doku was signed and has hit the ground running with four goals and six assists, but City appear keen to add a right winger to their ranks.
      Buchanan, 24, has caught the eye since joining Club Brugge from MLS side New England in 2021.
      And City would be prepared to splash out £50million in January, according to the Daily Star.
      Buchanan has 18 months left on his contract and is reportedly unlikely to sign a new deal.
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      Inter Milan are also interested in the Canada international, who has also played at right-back and right wing-back in his career.
      That versatility should appeal to Guardiola and the fluid system he has installed in his team.
      City could have a busy January window with Kalvin Phillips heavily rumoured to be leaving the club.
      Newcastle have been linked to the midfielder while Manchester United insiders say Erik ten Hag is a “big fan” and that Phillips is the “perfect fit” for the new direction he wants to head in.
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      Phillips has been tipped to join Juventus on loan as Guardiola admitted to “feeling sorry” for the England star.
      He said: “I don’t know what’s going to happen. I feel so sorry for my decision for him. I’ve said that many times.
      “He doesn’t deserve what has happened to him and I’m so sorry.
      “The only thing I can say about him is I am asking for good personalities and characters and he is a perfect example. And after that I have to give him something and I didn’t do that.
      “It’s just because I visualise some things and visualise the team and things – and I struggle to see him.
      “I’m not very pleased [with myself] and I am so sorry for him. I will not say that [to him] because it is a business and I have to be a professional.
      “But if one guy behaves [poorly], I don’t care. But the way he behaves with the team-mates and everyone, I care. So that’s why hopefully it can turn around.
      “And I’ve said many times, if it comes to January and he stays, I’m more than pleased because he trains really good and he’s a lovely guy and character.” More