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    Juventus striker ‘offers himself to Real Madrid’ in last-gasp transfer in blow to Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea hopes

    JUVENTUS star Dusan Vlahovic wants a move to Real Madrid amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.Vlahovic has been enduring a rough campaign with Juve, who have been slapped with a 15-point deduction that dropped them to 13th place in the Serie A table.
    Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic has asked his agent to seal a move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
    Vlahovic prefers Real Madrid over Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    The Bianconeri were accused of inflating transfer fees in dealings with other Italian clubs over three seasons to create millions of pounds in “capital gains” for tax purposes.
    According to Defensa Central, the striker wants out and instructed his agent to put together a move to Real, who targeted him last year.

    They say the Serbia international asked his representative to offer himself to Los Blancos on deadline day.
    However the 23-year-old’s camp will push for a summer deal.
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    Vlahovic has been linked with a big Premier League switch as United, Arsenal and Chelsea continue to keep tabs.
    The Red Devils are still looking for a centre-forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo, following the temporary signing on Wout Weghorst.
    Chelsea also still need someone to spearhead the attack after loaning Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan last summer.
    And Arsenal will be without star attacker Gabriel Jesus possibly until March.
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    Vlahovic turned a lot of heads during his four-year stint at Fiorentina as he amassed a total of 49 goals and eight assists in 108 appearances.
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    The Serbian has struggled to set the world alight ever since his move to Juventus last year.
    But the ex-Partizan star has still registered 16 goals and four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions. More

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    Toughest moment of my career’ – Brentford star pens emotional letter after Olympiakos transfer even though it’s a LOAN

    SERGI CANOS penned an emotional farewell letter to Brentford fans – despite only sealing a LOAN move away from the club.The 25-year-old described his switch to Olympiakos for the remainder of the season as the “toughest moment” of his Bees career.
    Sergi Canos is said to be leaving BrentfordCredit: Getty
    Canos has scored 36 goals in 249 games for the Bees but has only made six appearances in all competitions this season.
    He was the squad’s second longest-serving member, behind Rico Henry.
    Canos said: “This is possibly the toughest moment of my career since I arrived at Brentford in 2015. Today is the end of something special.
    “After 249 matches I have to say goodbye to you all. A new chapter in my career is knocking at my door.
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    “A new opportunity to bring back my happiness on the pitch and enjoy football again.
    “To my Bees family, I will always have you next to me.”
    Canos has six months remaining on his deal but Brentford do have the option of triggering a one-year extension.
    And Brentford director of football Phil Giles said there is still the possibility that the Spaniard signs a new deal at the club.
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    He said: “We have the option to extend Sergi’s contract in the summer, so it is very possible that we will see him back with us.”
    Canos was a key part of the Bees side that got promoted from the Championship and he helped to establish them in the Prem with three goals in 31 games last season. More

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    Arsenal set to miss out on teen sensation with star staying in Spain until summer as club ‘reject loan bid’

    ARSENAL have been dealt a blow as they are set to miss out on Ivan Fresneda, according to reports.The Gunners were linked with a January move for the right-back.
    Ivan Fresneda is set to stay at Real ValladolidCredit: Getty
    Borussia Dortmund also showed an interest in the young defender.
    But according to Fabrizio Romano both clubs are set to miss out with Fresneda set to stay at Real Valladolid.
    Fresneda, 18, was also said to be wanted by Arsenal’s top four rivals Newcastle.
    But following a conversation with Mikel Arteta Fresneda had his heart set on a £13million switch to The Emirates.
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    He even missed Valladolid’s 1-0 win over Valencia on Sunday.
    Reports claimed Fresneda was not involved because of ongoing negotiations between Valladolid and the Gunners.
    Spanish big boys Real Madrid were also interested in signing him this month.
    Manager Carlo Ancelotti was said to have been impressed by Fresneda’s displays in LaLiga this season, so much so he wanted to bolster his options on the right side of defence by signing him.
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    Arsenal appear to have missed out on Fresneda, a setback after also seeing their approach for Moises Caicedo rebuffed.
    Instead the Gunners have moved for Chelsea midfielder Jorginho who is set to arrive for £12m. More

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    Chelsea AGREE record £115m transfer deal for Enzo Fernandez as Benfica star ‘undergoes medical in Lisbon’

    CHELSEA have finally agreed a payment schedule with Benfica to sign midfielder Enzo Fernandez.The Blues are set to sign the 22-year-old in time ahead of tonight’s transfer deadline.
    Chelsea have agreed a fee with Benfica to sign Enzo FernandezCredit: EPA
    SunSport reported yesterday that the Blues were planning a final £115millon push for Fernandez after having a number of bids rejected.
    The move is set to be a British record, surpassing the £100m Manchester City paid to sign Jack Grealish in 2021.
    Sky Sports claim, via Portuguese broadcaster SIC, that Fernandez is undergoing a medical in Lisbon before the move is made official.
    Teams in England have until 11pm on Tuesday evening to make any deadline day additions.
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    Fernandez only joined Benfica in July from Argentinian club River Plate.
    He has made 17 appearances for the club, and also starred for Argentina as they won the World Cup in Qatar last month.

    The midfielder has been a target for Chelsea this window, although Benfica president Rui Costa and manager Roger Schmidt have criticised the Blues’ approach for Fernandez.
    He has a £105m release clause in his contract, which expires in 2027.
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    Chelsea have already signed SEVEN players in January, coming to a total spend of around £220m.
    Joao Felix, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Mykhailo Mudryk, Andrey Santos, Noni Madueke and Malo Gusto have been recruited, with the latter returning on loan to Lyon until the end of the season.
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    Incoming Spurs ace Pedro Porro may face awkward reunion with Chelsea’s Joao Felix after denying love triangle rumours

    PEDRO PORRO is closing in on a move to Tottenham and faces a potentially awkward reunion with Chelsea’s Joao Felix in the Premier League.Sporting Lisbon star Porro seems set to join Spurs on deadline day on a loan deal worth £4.4million with an obligation to buy for £37.3m.
    Tottenham target Pedro Porro is facing an awkward reunion with Chelsea’s Joao FelixCredit: Getty
    Pedro Porro had to deny claims he had an affair with Joao Felix’s girlfriend Magui CorceiroCredit: Instagram / @joaofelix79
    Rumours started when Pedro Porro gave Magui Corceiro his shirt in the standsCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro
    That takes place just three weeks after Felix moved to Stamford Bridge following a £10m loan agreement between the Blues and Atletico Madrid.
    The two stars were caught up in baseless rumours of a love triangle in May following shocking accusations claiming the Sporting star was having an affair with the Atletico loanee’s girlfriend.
    Felix’s partner Magui Corceiro and Porro were both forced to deny those false claims.
    It all started when a video went viral showing the full-back ignoring the pleas of several children in the stands at the end of a game to instead give his shirt to his friend Corceiro.
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    Another clip circulated from a nightclub, with some observers believing that the pair could be seen kissing.
    But Corceiro categorically refuted those claims with the following statement: “If I wanted to be kissing someone, in an intimate moment, it would not be in lust, much less in the VIP area with that little balcony and in view of the entire nightclub.
    “I also don’t understand why those gentlemen who took the initiative to record that video and report it in such a nice way didn’t remember to record me talking and hugging the other people who were there, the other guys, the players.
    “Because if we want to talk about Magui Corceiro always with the players and that this is a scene, there was a lot of material.”
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    The Chelsea’s star’s girlfriend added categorically: “There were no kisses, there was nothing.”
    As vicious online rumours continued to swirl, Magui said: “I have just begun to understand the proportions that this is taking.
    “It’s getting out of control and it’s leaving me in a very boring position, and Joao too.
    “On the one hand, I feel ridiculous for giving justifications to people who don’t know me at all, but you guys are not understanding what’s going on.
    “This is being surreal, the messages that they are sending, they are sending death threats… People are crazy.
    Chelsea star Joao Felix’s girlfriend Magui Corceiro insists the rumours are fakeCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro
    Pedro Porro also denied all the speculation as he insisted they are friendsCredit: INSTAGRAM
    “I met Porro a few months ago unexpectedly at a group dinner and since then we have had a great time, we are very good friends, I love him, he is incredible and the people who know him know him very well.”
    Tottenham target Porro also denied all those internet rumours with a statement of his own.
    The Spain international wrote: “The situation that is happening yesterday and today is very uncomfortable…
    “I have a special relationship with her, no one is being unfaithful to anyone.
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    “My image is not going to be stained by anything and less by things like these. I can do whatever I want.
    “Stop staining the image of the three of us because it is not like that.”
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    Man Utd target Marcel Sabitzer spotted at airport as Bayern Munich star AGREES personal terms with Red Devils

    MARCEL SABITZER has been spotted at Munich airport ahead of a loan transfer to Manchester United.The club signed off terms with Bayern Munich this afternoon and the player is now flying to Manchester to complete his move.
    Marcel Sabitzer (middle) was spotted at the airport ahead of a loan switchCredit: Twitter
    Sabitzer is set to join Manchester United on loanCredit: Getty
    Sabitzer has been on the Red Devils radar for some time as what they describe as a ‘high quality’ midfielder.
    But the move for him has been accelerated by the injury to Christian Eriksen which will sideline the Dane until at least the end of April.
    Sabitzer is reportedly keen to work with Ten Hag and will travel to Manchester while awaiting an agreement between United and Bayern.
    It is believed the midfielder will join United on loan for the rest of the season.
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    Sabitzer, 28, has struggled to establish himself at the Bundesliga champions since signing from RB Leipzig in 2021.
    He has made just seven league starts this season, the last of which came against Borussia Dortmund in October.
    But Eriksen is not expected back until late April at the earliest so Sabitzer could come straight into the team.
    Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of the Austrian and United considered signing him last summer.
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    Chelsea are also believed to be interested and have enquired about the star.
    The Blues have spent heavily throughout the window and look far from done on deadline day.
    They are still trying to push through a move for Enzo Fernandez and need to bolster their midfield with the shock exit of Jorginho to Arsenal looming. More

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    Everton make accidental gaffe with club merchandise as Anthony Gordon’s Newcastle transfer comes back to bite them

    EVERTON fans won’t be able to get over Anthony Gordon’s move to Newcastle just yet.The 21-year-old sealed a £45million transfer to St. James’ Park on Sunday.
    Anthony Gordon completed a £45million switch to Newcastle on SundayCredit: Getty
    Gordon appears on Everton’s official calendar for FebruaryCredit: Twitter
    But his switch to the Toon is set to come back to bite Everton.
    Fans on Wednesday turning their official club calendars over to February will be met with a picture of Gordon grinning back at them.
    The Toffees academy graduate was included on the official calendar for next month, which was released before he handed in a transfer request last week.
    So unlucky fans will be immediately reminded of the winger, despite him no longer playing for the club.
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    Everton confirmed Gordon, who joined the club aged 11, had signed for Newcastle in a blunt 64-word statement.
    After leaving the club, Gordon revealed he “didn’t mean to offend or disrespect” anybody at Goodison, and that it had been a “tough” period for him.
    He told NUFC TV: “It was extremely difficult. It was a tough time. It’s been a really tough week for me. I’ve always been Everton.
    “It has been difficult but this is an opportunity that I couldn’t miss out on.
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    “I didn’t mean to offend or disrespect anyone at Everton.
    “I hope they know that and can reinvest the money now. I never imagined or wanted to go like that.
    “As I said, I couldn’t miss out on this opportunity and they got a lot of money for me. I just hope they can reinvest in the squad.”
    Gordon made his Everton debut in the Europa League aged just 16 in December 2017.
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    PSG ‘try to open talks with Real Madrid to sign three-time Champions League winner’ but face Premier League competition

    PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are trying to open talks to sign Marco Asensio, according to reports. The French giants want to bolster their squad before the transfer window closes tonight.
    Marco Asensio is struggling for game time at Real Madrid and is wanted by PSGCredit: Alamy
    Asensio, 27, is out of contract at the Bernabeu at the end of the season, meaning he will become a free agent in the summer unless a new contract is signed.
    But according to Spanish outlet Relevo, PSG are willing to stump up the cash to get a deal over the line for the three-time Champions League winner this month.
    They want to steal a march on clubs in the Premier League – including Arsenal and Manchester United – Serie A and even arch-rivals Barcelona with a last-ditch swoop.
    However, Real Madrid are refusing to even enter negotiations with PSG and have no intention of selling the attacker they signed from Mallorca in 2014.
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    Los Blancos instead want to renew Asensio’s contract with Carlo Ancelotti insisting the 35-cap Spanish playmaker is a key member of his squad.
    Asensio has made 24 Real Madrid appearances this season – but just six of those have come as a starter.
    Real have a crunch few weeks coming up with the Club World Cup, Liverpool in the Champions League, a Madrid derby against Atletico and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final.
    But with the player not getting the game time he wants, he’s reportedly asked agent Jorge Mendes to address the issue with the Real Madrid board – who will not budge on their stance.
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    Contract negotiations for Asensio did start over the World Cup break but are yet to yield an agreement.
    Now talks are said to have stalled, leaving Asensio uncertain over his future.
    PSG are also set to land Hakim Ziyech on loan from Chelsea.
    The Morocco World Cup star has dropped even further down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix. More