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      Fans slam Pochettino’s ‘insane’ plan as he demands January transfers after Everton loss despite Boehly’s £1BILLION spend

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      CHELSEA fans have slammed manager Mauricio Pochettino after he called for even more signings amid a disastrous campaign.It comes after the Blues suffered yet another miserable Premier League defeat to Everton, who beat them 2-0 at Goodison Park.
      Chelsea suffered another miserable Premier League loss at EvertonCredit: Getty
      Chelsea fans were furious with Pochettino after he called for more signingsCredit: AFP
      That was the West Londoners’ third loss in their last four league matches, which saw them drop to 12th place in the table.
      Pochettino admitted this was yet another “really disappointing” result for Chelsea fans.
      And the Argentinean tactician hinted at even more additions in the upcoming January transfer window.
      Pochettino said after the whistle: “I’m really disappointed. This was a game to play and to win. It’s a problem we need to check.
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      “We need to talk and to try and improve in the next transfer market.”
      Some Chelsea fans didn’t take kindly to Pochettino’s statement as new owner Todd Boehly has splashed over £1billion since taking over in the summer of 2022.
      In fact, Boehly broke the Premier League transfer record twice with Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo arriving for a staggering £107million in February and £115m in August respectively.
      Some supporters have had enough of the constant signings and instead want the former Tottenham boss to work on building team cohesion.
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      One fan tweeted: “Just insane. How do you build any team cohesion if new faces arrive every six months?”
      Another commented: “It’s not about new signings. We need to make the team a unit and not just add to it.”
      A third wrote: “You need more players?”
      This fan said: “Lol extra 1billion to spend.”
      And that one stated: “As if that’s the solution.” More

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      Southampton set to beat multiple rivals to Irish teen sensation Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh for six-figure fee

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      SOUTHAMPTON are ready to snap up teenage Irish midfielder Joe O’Brien-Whitmarsh from Cork City.The 18-year-old will cost a six-figure fee up front and is fancied by many.
      Southampton lead the race to sign Joe O’Brien-WhitmarshCredit: Sportsfile
      The Saints and Middlesbrough are also keen on a loan deal for centre-half Charlie Cresswell, 21, who is out of favour at Championship rivals Leeds.
      O’Brien-Whitmarsh has scored four goals from midfield in 27 senior appearances for Cork despite only turning 18 in May.
      He has developed into a key player for the Rebel Army since making his first-team debut back in March.
      The teenager also has international experience, having represented Ireland at under-15 and under-18 level earlier in his career.
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      Meanwhile, Cresswell could be loaned out once again by Leeds in January.
      The defender spent last season with Millwall as his parent club were relegated from the Premier League.
      However, he has failed to establish himself in Daniel Farke’s side so far this term.
      Cresswell has not played a league match for over two months and has only made two matchday squads in that time.
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      The Saints are also keen on a loan deal for Charlie CresswellCredit: Getty
      As well as making just four Championship appearances, he has only played two minutes in the league since the third round of matches.
      Like O’Brien-Whitmarsh, he has played for his country at youth level, scoring once in 14 caps for England’s under-21s.
      One of those caps came as the Young Lions won the Euros in the summer. More

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      Man Utd ‘make first move to sign Bundesliga striker who’s scored 16 goals in just 11 games and will cost just £17m’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have “inquired” about one of Europe’s deadliest strikers ahead of the January transfer window.United manager Erik ten Hag needs to add some firepower up front amid a painful campaign in the Premier League as well as the Champions League.
      Manchester United are keeping tabs on Stuttgart star Serhou GuirassyCredit: Rex
      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag needs to add firepower up front in JanuaryCredit: AP
      Marcus Rashford has failed to replicate last season’s stunning numbers, £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund is goalless in the Prem, Antony is poor and Jadon Sancho is axed from the first team.
      That is why the Red Devils have turned their attention to Stuttgart star Serhou Guirassy.
      Guirassy has taken the Bundesliga by storm with a staggering total of 16 goals in 11 league appearances.
      According to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, the Manchester giants have already put the wheels in motion as they weigh up a move for the centre-forward.
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      The 27-year-old is one of Ten Hag’s top January targets as he also poses as a bargain move that may cost less than €20m (£17m).
      However, negotiations are still at an “early stage” between United, Stuttgart and the Guinea international’s camp.
      Nevertheless, Guirassy is open for “concrete talks” with Ten Hag’s side next month.
      But the forward prefers to stay at the MHPArena until the end of the season.
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      Guirassy has a contract until 2026, therefore Stuttgart are not in a hurry to sell him.
      Plus, the Guinean star’s goals have skyrocketed Sebastian Hoeness’ side to third place in the Bundesliga table.
      Therefore, the German outfit won’t be keen to offload their best player as they aim to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
      Plus, Guirassy should be called up by Guinea manager Kaba Diawara for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations, which means United would be deprived of his services for up to a month if they signed him. More

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      Eagle-eyed fans convinced Chelsea have signed in-demand Newcastle wonderkid after he’s named in squad for Everton clash

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      EAGLE-EYED fans are convinced Chelsea have signed Newcastle wonderkid Lewis Miley.The midfielder had broken through to the Magpies first-team just this season, having made four appearances in the Premier League.
      Lewis Miley’s name appeared on Chelsea’s team sheet to face EvertonCredit: Twitter
      The teenager is one of Newcastle’s breakout stars this seasonCredit: Getty
      Miley, 17, put in stunning performances in the wins over Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Against the Blues, he even bagged an assist as he set up Alexander Isak’s opening goal with a slick through ball.
      The midfielder has also featured twice in the Champions League as he bossed PSG’s midfield in the 1-1 draw back in November.
      However, fans believe that he has now moved to Stamford Bridge after he was named on the club’s team sheet to face Everton.
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      The match-day programme included Miley’s name at the bottom of the list of Chelsea players.
      Jude Soonsup-Bell was also included in the squad, despite joining Tottenham back in January.
      Fans who spotted the name took to social media to comment.
      One fan said: “Either a programme error or Chelsea have signed Lewis Miley from Newcastle (No 67).”
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      A second wrote: “Todd Boehly doesn’t stop!”
      A third commented: “Lewis Miley 🤯.”
      However, it is highly unlikely that Chelsea have actually signed the England youth star.
      Newcastle played against Everton at Goodison Park in mid-week and Miley was in the squad.
      It is presumed that there has been an error by the Toffees and his name was left on the programme instead of being replaced.
      Everton thrashed Newcastle on the night 3-0 but the result was tainted as a 13-man row broke out at full-time. More

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      Fulham step up transfer interest in Le Havre centre-half Arouna Sangante but face shelling out £15million

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      FULHAM are stepping up interest in Le Havre skipper Arouna Sangante.The Senegalese centre-half, 21, is on the Craven Cottage radar and was watched in last week’s Ligue 1 clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
      Arouna Sangante, left, is wanted by FulhamCredit: Getty
      He played on the right of a back three but is versatile and a tough competitor.
      Le Havre have started the term well and Sangante has been a key man in their tight defence.
      Marco Silva’s side may have to pay around £15million for him and are expected to take another look before committing to that level of fee.
      Fulham are also understood to be plotting a move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
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      The Cottagers are desperate to boost their forward line after selling Aleksandar Mitrovic to Saudi side Al-Hilala in the summer.
      Broja spent months on the sidelines with a knee injury but returned in September and scored in a 2-0 win over Fulham.
      Fulham could sign the striker on loan if Blues are willing to let him leave, having previously loaned the 22-year-old to Southampton.
      The West London club are also said to be interested in Stuggart’s goal menace Serhou Guirassy who has netted 16 goals in 11 Bundesliga matches.
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      Wolfsburg’s Jonas Wind is another player on Fulham’s radar. More

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      Newcastle eye shock transfer for Premier League rival over De Gea and Ramsdale as Nick Pope injury replacement

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      NEWCASTLE have switched their attention to a major Premier League target amid their search for a new goalkeeper.The Magpies will be without No1 Nick Pope for about four months after he suffered a nasty shoulder injury last week during his team’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United at St James’ Park.
      Newcastle are now eyeing Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam JohnstoneCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is looking for cover for Nick PopeCredit: PA
      This poses as yet another major injury blow for the Toon’s manager Eddie Howe, who has seen his list of crocked stars grow even longer.
      Martin Dubravka came on for the England international and started at Everton on Thursday, meaning the Slovakian shot-stopper could fill in for his team-mate while he is sidelined.
      But recent reports suggest Howe will look for extra cover in the January transfer window with the Tyneside giants linked with Arsenal outcast Aaron Ramsdale and United legend David de Gea.
      According to the Daily Star, however, Newcastle are now eyeing Crystal Palace keeper Sam Johnstone.
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      Johnstone is seen as a “cost effective short-term cover” as he may cost less than £8million next month.
      That is despite the fact the 30-year-old recently put pen to paper on a new contract with Palace until 2027.
      The England international has also been a regular for manager Roy Hodgson since September but that is mainly down to Dean Henderson’s thigh injury.
      With Henderson eyeing a return before the end of the year, Johnstone might be interested in joining another Premier League club that could also boost his chances of a Euro 2024 call-up.
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      The ex-United ace, though, was also withdrawn on Saturday during the Eagles’ 2-1 loss to Liverpool at Selhurst Park due to a calf problem.
      That could keep the former West Brom keeper out of action over the Christmas period.
      However, Johnstone’s recent injury set-back, combined with Henderson’s imminent return, could convince Palace to cash in on the former in January.
      Free agent De Gea still poses as a “serious option” but Newcastle worry about his lack of match fitness as he hasn’t played since May shortly before leaving United.
      Ramsdale has also been linked but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is not keen to sell him even though he has been replaced by Brentford loanne David Raya between the sticks. More

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      Chelsea in transfer race with Man Utd and Spurs for Germany’s Jonathan Tah but will be made to wait by Bayer Leverkusen

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      CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race for Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah – but face competition from other Premier League clubs.Kicker report that Manchester United and Tottenham are also hot on the heels of the Bayer Leverkusen centre-half.
      Jonathan Tah has a release clause in his contractCredit: Rex
      The German outlet say many clubs see Tah as a valuable outlet to solving their injury woe – with Liverpool also keen on the defender.
      Each of the clubs have a starting central defender out with a long term injury.
      Tah, 27, would be a relatively cheap option for any interested party as he has a release clause of £15.5million.
      But, that clause does not kick in until the summer and Leverkusen will be reluctant to sell in the January window.
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      The club are currently top of the Bundesliga, something which was only boosted by Bayern Munich losing 5-1 yesterday to Eintracht Frankfurt.
      The club will also be without Edmond Tapsoba and Odilon Kossounou when they travel to the African Cup of Nations in January.
      So selling Tah would leave them heavily depleted at the back.
      Leverkusen take on third place Stuttgart today in a battle of the surprise packages in the Bundesliga this season.
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      If Leverkusen win, they will go six points clear of Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga.
      But, they will have played a game more than Thomas Tuchel’s side. More

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      Forgotten ex-Premier League star who left three years ago without kicking a ball targeting transfer return in January

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      PAPE GUEYE wants a second crack at the Premier League after his first ended without him kicking a ball.Marseille’s Senegal midfielder is available to buy in the next window.
      Ex-Watford man Pape Gueye is ready to return to England after playing at Marseille and SevillaCredit: Getty
      Gueye, 24, was signed by Watford from Le Havre three years ago.
      But he left immediately for Marseille.
      He was unhappy with the terms at the Hornets.
      And there was also a dispute with Watford over who was his agent.
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      Now English clubs have again been alerted to his availability.
      Gueye has played just once this season for Marseille.
      He spent the second half of last term on loan at Sevilla.
      But new Marseille boss Gennaro Gattuso does not fancy him.
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      And predecessor Marcelino also left Gueye out of his starting XI.
      However, any move for the midfielder could be complicated by his international duties.
      Gueye is a 17-time Senegal international and may be called up for their AFCON campaign in January. More