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      Shock Premier League manager ‘approached for Real Madrid job with Carlo Ancelotti to leave this summer’

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      ROBERTO DE ZERBI has reportedly been approached to takeover as Real Madrid manager.Los Blancos are on the hunt for a new manager with Carlo Ancelotti set to leave after this season.
      Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave Real Madrid this summerCredit: Alamy
      Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly been approached as his replacementCredit: Reuters
      Ancelotti, 64, has already agreed to take over as manager of the Brazil national team next year.
      The Italian will leave the LaLiga club for South America once his contract expires at the end of the season.
      That leaves Los Blancos with the task of replacing the club’s two-time Champions League winner.
      And Spanish outlet Sport claims that Brighton boss De Zerbi has been contacted about the soon-to-be-vacant job.
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      It is said the Italian manager is a “goal” of club president Florentino Perez.
      The 44-year-old has been a great success since he landed the job at the Amex last season.
      De Zerbi took over from Graham Potter who had left the club for his ill-fated spell at Chelsea.
      And the former Shakhtar Donetsk boss immediately led the Seagulls to Europa League qualification for the first time in their history.
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      It is claimed his work with Brighton’s young talents is one reason he has caught the eye.
      And De Zerbi would inherit a young crop of stars such as Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Arda Guler, De Zerbi if he got the job.
      Brighton demanded a record fee from Chelsea when letting Potter leave and it is likely they will be tough negotiators when it comes to De Zerbi.
      The Italian’s contract in Sussex runs until 2026 and the club are already keen on offering him improved terms.
      Meanwhile, Los Blancos have also been linked to former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Ancelotti.
      The Spaniard is currently impressing in charge of Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen. More

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      Newcastle free to sign Saudi superstars as Premier League rivals fail to block controversial transfer rule by ONE VOTE

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      NEWCASTLE CAN sign players on loan from the Saudi Pro League next month after an attempt to block the controversial move fell one vote short.Prem chief wanted a temporary change to rules on “associated party transactions” which would have prevented Toon boss Eddie Howe from filling the void left by Sandro Tonali’s 10-month gambling ban by a potential move for former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves.
      Newcastle can sign players from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Amanda Staveley was at the Premier League Shareholder meeting where the vote took placeCredit: PA
      Crystal Palace co-owner and chairman Steve Parish also attendedCredit: PA
      Karen Brady represented West HamCredit: PA
      The Magpies have been linked with Ruben NevesCredit: Getty
      Formal rules would then have been drafted next summer to prevent clubs from taking advantage of existing deals with other clubs or leagues to bolster their squads.
      But while the measure was backed by a majority of the 20 Prem clubs at their latest “shareholder” meeting the vote did not meet the threshold required.
      Under Prem rules, no measure can be adopted without the support of two-thirds of members.
      That means 14 clubs in favour.
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      But the vote was split 13-7, meaning the current rules will remain in place and opening the door for a move for Neves.
      It was a victory for Newcastle, who have spent the past few weeks seeking to rally opposition, arguing that Prem bosses had been too keen to accede to the requests of rival clubs.
      Neves however is reportedly “really happy” in Saudi Arabia and not interested in a move to Newcastle.
      It is expected that he will remain at Al-Hilal until the end of the season at least.
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      Newcastle however could then put their interest into some of the other stars that could fill Tonali’s spot.
      Former Lazio star Sergej Milinković-Savić and Liverpool midfielder Fabinho could be options.
      The two would give Howe an extra option to strengthen his midfield in Tonali’s absence.
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      Man Utd and Liverpool target Andre Trindade ‘set to sign for Premier League rivals in days’

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      FLUMINENSE star Andre Trindade is set to join Fulham after being targeted by Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal, reports suggest.Andre has been a top target across the Premier League since last summer but the Brazilian giants refused to sell him before the end of Copa Libertadores.
      Fluminense star Andre Trindade has been linked with Man Utd, Liverpool and ArsenalCredit: AFP
      However, Andre looks set to move to Fulham instead “in the coming days”Credit: AFP
      The midfielder went on to help Fernando Diniz’s side win their first ever Libertadores title earlier this month and that could finally clear the way for a move to England.
      According to Canal do Nicola, Fulham could be the ones to land the Brazil international.
      The Cottagers stole a march on their Premier League opponents and Andre could put pen to paper “in the coming days” after the international break.
      Marco Silva’s side pose as “big favourites” to sign the 22-year-old and have already bid £26.2million.
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      Fluminense are “pleased” with Fulham’s offer and the Brazilian has given his seal of approval as he “likes the project” at Craven Cottage.
      However, this is not a done deal and United, Liverpool as well as Arsenal could come back for Andre.
      Reports previously suggest the defensive midfielder verbally agreed to move to Anfield.
      The Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp is looking to add even more quality to his midfield despite the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch and Wataru Endo last summer.
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      Arsenal are facing the prospect of losing Thomas Partey in January with Juventus pushing for a deal and will need reinforcement as they push for their first Premier League title since 2004.
      And United are searching for a No6 to cover for Casemiro but it seems like they will instead focus on a new striker and centre-back in January.
      Fulham are very keen on Andre as they see him as the perfect successor to Joao Palhinha.
      Silva worries Bayern Munich could come back for Palhinha in the New Year.
      Fulham were even among the clubs who sent scouts to the Copa Libertadores Final and watch Andre in action. More

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      Barcelona identify Tottenham midfielder as transfer replacement for Gavi after season-ending injury

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      BARCELONA are eyeing Tottenham ace Giovani Lo Celso as Gavi’s replacement ahead of the January transfer window, reports suggest.Barca lost their star midfielder for the rest of the season after he suffered a heavy knee injury while on international duty with Spain.
      Barcelona are eyeing Tottenham ace Giovani Lo Celso to replace GaviCredit: Alamy
      Barcelona ace Gavi has been sidelined for the rest of the season due to a knee injuryCredit: Rex
      And the Catalans are now rigorously searching for the right person to fill in for the 19-year-old wonderkid, who will be out for nine months.
      According to the Standard, Barca are keeping tabs on Lo Celso ahead of the winter market.
      However, Spurs are not keen to sell the midfielder, even though he has dramatically fallen down the pecking order with only three substitute appearances in the Premier League this season.
      That is due to a recent injury crisis that has hit Ange Postecoglou’s side.
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      Lo Celso is expected to return to Postecoglou’s starting line-up on a regular basis until at least January following James Maddison’s ankle injury.
      Maddison is expected to be sidelined until the New Year and thus Tottenham will reject any approaches for the Argentine.
      The 27-year-old is expected to get even more opportunities after the England international returns.
      That is because Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr will be away on international duty for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.
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      Bissouma will be playing for Mali while Sarr will be representing Senegal from January 13 with the competition coming to a close on February 11.
      Barcelona have been keeping tabs on Lo Celso since the summer and faced competition from Atletico Madrid as well as his former club Real Betis.
      The Spanish champions’ manager Xavi is thought to be a major admirer of the Tottenham ace.
      However, the Argentine is expected to stay in North London until June and could return to action on Sunday against Aston Villa with Bissouma suspended. More

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      Trevoh Chalobah left stranded at Chelsea as two European heavyweights ‘pull out of January transfer race’

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      TREVOH CHALOBAH has been left stranded at Chelsea as two European giants pull out of the January transfer race, a report claims.The 24-year-old must continue to look for a new home as his hopes of joining Bourrisa Dortmund and Bayern Munich diminish.
      Trevoh Chalobah remains stranded at Chelsea as two European giants withdraw from January transfer raceCredit: Getty
      A fresh report has claimed that German heavyweights Bayern and Dortmund have withdrawn themselves from the race to sign Chalobah.
      German sports journalist Florian Plettenberg confirmed both clubs are “out of the race for Trevoh Chalobah” and they are “not planning his transfer in winter.”
      Chalobah has still not played a minute for the Blues this term due to an issue with his hamstring.
      The ex-England U21 international is expected to return at the end of January the report claims.
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      The centre-back was heavily linked to a move away from the Premier League despite having another four years left on his contract.
      Bayern was near to snatching Chalobah in the summer but a fee was unable to be agreed upon between the Blues and Bayern.
      However, it seems unlikely that Bayern will pursue the Blues defender again in the January window.
      Dortmund will continue to look to bring in full-back reinforcements in the new year but without the Englishman on their radar.
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      Mauricio Pochettino has made it clear the star is no longer a key part of his plans at Stamford Bridge.
      Instead, Poch has preferred the likes of Axel Disasi, Thiago Silva and Levi Colwill.
      But for Chalobah a move to Roma could be on the card as the clubs are reportedly interested in the star.
      The Serie A boss Jose Mourinho has already plucked both Tammy Abraham and Romelu Lukaku from the Blues since taking on the new role. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal set for January transfer scrap over Santos sensation Leonardo as agent says ‘the time has come’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are set to battle for Santos wonderkid Marcos Leonardo.The 20-year-old has caught the eye of Europe’s elite with his performances in Brazil.
      Marcos Leonardo has impressed for SantosCredit: Getty
      His former team-mates Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington moved to Chelsea in the summer.
      Striker Leonardo opted to stay until the end of the Brazilian domestic season, which concludes in December.
      But with Man Utd and Arsenal circling, his representative has admitted that his days at Santos are numbered.
      On her client’s future, agent Rafaela Pimenta said: “Already in the previous transfer market he had the possibility of being sold, but Santos’ sporting situation was very particular.
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      “He agreed to stay because he wanted to help out until the end of the championship.
      “He didn’t want to leave because it wasn’t the right thing to do.
      “But the time has come to move. He wants to have a European experience and his time will come this winter.”
      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is set to be backed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, when the British billionaire’s partial takeover is completed.
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      While the Gunners could target forward reinforcements amid Gabriel Jesus’ persistent injury woes.
      In addition to Man Utd and Arsenal, Newcastle and Roma are keen to sign the Brazil Under-20 star.
      Leonardo has already made 164 appearances for Santos in all competitions, despite his tender years.
      He has netted 54 goals, while also laying on 11 assists. More

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      Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva tells Mikel Arteta to be like a ‘FISHERMAN’ and reveals chats with transfer guru Edu

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      ARSENAL icon Gilberto Silva has urged Mikel Arteta to “be like a fisherman” during the January transfer window.The Gunners are understood to be in the market for a midfielder and a striker as they target their first Premier League title in 20 years.
      Ex-Arsenal star Gilberto Silva has urged the Gunners to be proactive and quick in the transfer marketCredit: PA:Press Association
      Mikel Arteta reportedly wants a new striker and a new midfielderCredit: Alamy
      Ruben Neves, Ivan Toney and Dusan Vlahovic have all been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium, but Silva insists that his former club must act fast if they want to sign any top targets.
      Speaking to Mirror Sport, the Brazilian said: “I heard that they were maybe looking for some midfielders especially because of (Thomas) Partey being injured at times.
      “I’m not sure if it’s 100 per cent going to happen but obviously, they have to be aware that this is a very short window and very specific.
      “You have to be like a fisherman sometimes, to grab the right player that you really need that’s going to help you to win games and to be useful for the rest of the season. Also to improve the way you play.
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      “It’s not about sometimes bringing a player because you need (them).
      “Speaking to people there, Edu many times, they are working hard to have the data and what they think is right for the club in terms of targets.
      “The market is very competitive as well, sometimes you have to be fast and not lose the opportunity.”
      Arsenal midfielder Partey is expected to be unavailable until the new year due to a thigh injury.
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      However, if he is fit he will likely travel to the Africa Cup of Nations with Ghana.
      Arteta is also understood to be open to selling him in January, with Juventus interested.
      Gabriel Jesus has also suffered with two significant injury issues this season.
      He missed the start of the campaign after having knee surgery and has been absent from the squad for the past month with a hamstring issue.
      SunSport revealed that Arsenal wanted to wait until the beginning of December to green-light his return, but the Brazil national team insisted that he travel to South America for international duty last week.
      He is now expected to START against Argentina on Tuesday. More

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      Bayern Munich monitoring shock Arsenal ace for transfer swoop as fans fear giants ‘can’t stop raiding Premier League’

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      BAYERN MUNICH are reportedly considering a shock swoop for Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu.The 25-year-old has established himself as a key player among Mikel Arteta’s ranks this season.
      Bayern Munich are interested in Takehiro TomiyasuCredit: Getty
      He has played as a centre-back, left-back and right-back since the start of the campaign, providing cover for Oleksandr Zinchenko and the injured Jurrien Timber.
      And his impressive form has seen him attract interest from one of Europe’s biggest clubs.
      According to transfer journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are considering a bid for Tomiyasu.
      The Bundesliga giants are interested in the defender because he can play as a centre-back and a full-back.
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      A January transfer is understood to be unrealistic as the Japan international is set to appear at the Asian Cup.
      However, Bayern are expected to continue monitoring him until the summer window opens.
      The prospect of Tomiyasu leaving has left a number of Arsenal fans nervous, with one person tweeting: “Very very interesting. But we need him at Arsenal.”
      Another added: “With all due respect, they should look elsewhere. Tomi is not for sale.”
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      While a third joked: “I am worried that these guys can’t look beyond the Premier League.”
      Tomiyasu joined Arsenal in a £20million transfer from Bologna in 2021.
      He has since made 69 appearances for the Gunners.
      The full-back struggled with a knee injury last season and was stuck on the sidelines for several months after undergoing surgery.
      However, he has returned to top form this season.
      Tomiyasu scored his first goal for the Gunners in a 5-0 win over Sheffield United last month. More