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      Crystal Palace agree £10.5m Naouirou Ahamada transfer with Stuttgart midfielder undergoing medical today

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have reached an agreement with Stuttgart to sign Naouirou Ahamada for £10.5million. The midfielder will reportedly join on a three-and-a-half-year deal that includes the option for a two-year extension.
      Naouirou Ahamada (front) is on the verge of completing a transfer to Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Ahamada is set to undergo a medical at Selhurst Park this afternoon ahead of the transfer window slamming shut tomorrow, claim the Daily Mail.
      The 20-year-old has impressed for Stuttgart this season, having played 18 times in all competitions.
      He has managed two goals and two assists from a holding midfield position for the team sitting in 15th place in the German top-flight.
      Ahamada joined the Bundesliga club after coming through the ranks at Juventus.
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      The Frenchman never made a first-team appearance for the Old Lady but soon became a regular in the starting line-up at Stuttgart after he initially arrived on loan.
      The Athletic claim the deal for Ahamada is “savvy” as he was expected to generate interest from several top sides in the summer.
      Palace boss Patrick Vieira has supposedly been desperate to bolster his options in the middle of the pitch this month.
      The club have been heavily linked with trying to bring back Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher, who enjoyed a successful loan spell in South London last term.
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      However, SunSport understand that the Eagles could wait until the summer to make a bid for Gallagher.
      Palace are also interested in Tottenham’s Lucas Moura and Watford’s Ismaila Sarr although both potential moves face financial hurdles to overcome.
      The club do look set to keep hold of star man Wilfried Zaha beyond the transfer deadline, but his long-term future is unclear with his contract expiring this summer. More

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      Arsenal star Kieran Tierney offered January transfer exit with Juventus and Inter Milan circling defender

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      ARSENAL star Kieran Tierney is attracting transfer interest from Italian giants Juventus and Inter Milan, according to reports.The Scotsman, 25, has fallen behind Oleksandr Zinchenko in the pecking order at the Emirates.
      Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in Kieran TierneyCredit: Getty
      And with the Gunners going strong at the top of the Premier League, he faces a big fight to reclaim the starting left-back spot.
      According to Tutto Mercato, Tierney could seal a January transfer to Italy with Juve and Inter both keen.
      However, a transfer could depend on whether Arsenal can sign a replacement.
      Real Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda has been linked with a move to the Gunners to bolster the full-back department.
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      But the 18-year-old wonderkid largely operates on the right side of the defence.
      Fresneda is also wanted by top four rivals Newcastle.

      And Borussia Dortmund have made a bid too.
      But he is believed to have his heart set on Arsenal after missing training last week.
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      Juve are in desperate need of reinforcements with the Old Lady sat 13th in Serie A.
      Inter, meanwhile, are sat second and 13 points behind league leaders Napoli.
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      Man Utd could make shock transfer swoop for Youri Tielemans as they keep tabs on new box-to-box midfielder

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      MAN UTD could reportedly make a move for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans in the January window or the summer.The Belgian, 25, was heavily linked with Arsenal last year as he entered the final 12 months of his contract at the King Power Stadium.
      Youri Tielemans has been heavily linked with a move away from LeicesterCredit: Getty
      But a transfer failed to materialise as the Foxes clung onto their playmaker.
      Now he is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, with Leicester not expected to reach an agreement over a new deal.
      And according to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, United could be set to snap him up before Tuesday’s deadline or when his existing contract expires.
      Speaking to The Football Terrace, via The Boot Room, Jacobs said: “I think we shouldn’t only be referring to a late Manchester United movement in terms of strikers.
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      “From what I hear it’s more creative-minded players that can either get box to box from attacking midfield, or in central areas, or are a little more versatile across the front areas.
      “Therefore keep an eye on a player like Youri Tielemans who will be available on a free transfer in the summer.
      “The expectation is that Leicester are going to try and hang on to Tielemans, they are not going to accept any financial offers now, because it’s more valuable to the football club to lose him on a free but have Tielemans help keep Leicester up.”
      Explaining that Arsenal and Newcastle are also still interested in the midfielder, he then adds: “We know Arsenal could be in the mix for a midfielder, especially with [Mohamed Elneny] injured and I’m still waiting to see if a Manchester United, less likely a Newcastle, possibly Arsenal choose to speed up the strategy on Tielemans and due to the need to put something down.
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      “I guarantee you as soon as anyone puts an offer down for Tielemans other clubs will have their heads turned and Manchester United are ones to watch in that capacity.”
      Tielemans arrived at Leicester on loan from Monaco in January 2019 and signed permanently six months later in a £32million move.
      He has made 184 appearances for the Premier League side, scoring 28 goals and providing 25 assists.
      Tielemans’ crowning moment at the club came in 2021 when he scored the winning goal in the FA Cup final.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd have been linked with a number of other midfielders over the past 12 months.
      Before signing Casemiro, they were in a long-running saga with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong.
      They have also been linked with Roma man Nicolo Zaniolo and West Ham captain Declan Rice. More

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      Chelsea give Benfica transfer ultimatum over Enzo Fernandez as they draw up two offers including player swap deal

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      CHELSEA have reportedly handed Benfica a transfer ultimatum over Enzo Fernandez – despite the Blues trying to sign the midfielder.The Stamford Bridge club failed in their pursuit of the 22-year-old World Cup winner earlier in the January window.
      Chelsea want to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica but are yet to agree a dealCredit: Reuters
      Benfica have been strong in their stance, demanding the Premier League side meet the £106million release clause if they want Fernandez.
      However, according to TyC Sports, Chelsea have drawn up two different offers in an attempt to convince the Portuguese giants to sell.
      The first suggestion would see the Blues offer £88m up front with Benfica then getting to choose a player to receive as part of the deal, subject to approval from West London.
      The other offer would see Chelsea agree to pay the full £106m – but only in a series of instalments.
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      The report adds that Fernandez will not force through a transfer and Benfica are still determined to hold out for the full £106m.
      The Athletic add that super-agent Jorge Mendes is continuing to negotiate between the two clubs and has moved the discussions forward in recent days.

      Chelsea are aware plenty of clubs are likely to go in for Fernandez in the summer so want to pip their rivals to the Argentine holding midfielder.
      But should Todd Boehly manage to get a deal done before tomorrow’s transfer deadline, that would take his spending beyond £300m including add-ons and loan fees.
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      Graham Potter has added Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto and loan star Joao Felix in a frenetic month of transfer activity.
      However, Gusto returned to Lyon on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
      And Potter’s hopes of securing Felix beyond the summer could be dented by Barcelona reportedly opening talks over the Portuguese attacker. More

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      Watch Man Utd transfer target Victor Osimhen welly in STUNNER vs Mourinho’s Roma as Napoli go 13 points clear in Serie A

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Victor Osimhen wellied in a stunner to down Jose Mourinho’s Roma.And his super-strike also helped Napoli move 13 points clear in the Serie A title race.
      Victor Osimhen smashed home a scorcher in Napoli’s 2-1 win over RomaCredit: Getty
      Victor Osimhen does it once again! 🎯 Chest, knee, volley, BOOM! Incredible stuff from Napoli’s striker to open the scoring 🙌 pic.twitter.com/0aV0Bdm9Sk— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 29, 2023

      Osimhen’s 14th league goal of the campaign came just 17 minutes into Sunday’s crunch match at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
      The Nigeria international showed excellent technique to control a fabulous cross from partner-in-crime Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
      Osimhen then took another touch of the ball to line up a shot.
      And keeping it in the air, Osimhen then lashed the ball home into the roof of the net at a seemingly-impossible angle.
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      It was a truly sumptuous goal from Europe’s in-form striker.
      And it showed just why Man Utd are hoping to land him in a potential club record move next summer.
      There were fears for Napoli’s win later in the game when Stephan El Shaarawy fired home a 75th minute equaliser for Roma.
      However, Giovanni Simeone – son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego – came off the bench to fire in an 86th minute winner for the hosts.
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      The Man Utd target helped his side move 13 points clear at the top of Serie ACredit: Rex
      The victory sent Napoli flying up to 53 points – 13 more than second-place Inter Milan.
      And it now means the most exciting race left in Serie A is for the remaining three Champions League spots.
      Inter lead the way on 40 points, just two ahead of Lazio, Atalanta and AC Milan, and three ahead of Roma.
      Meanwhile, Napoli will look to extend their winning run with three favourable fixtures coming up against Spezia, Cremonense and Sassuolo.
      The Italians then take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie.
      And Napoli fans will be dreaming of going even further in Europe after making the knockout stage for the first time in three years. More

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      Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda left out of Valladolid squad to face Valencia as Gunners near £13m transfer for wonderkid

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      IVAN FRESNEDA was left out of Real Valladolid’s win against Valencia on Sunday as he nears a move to Arsenal.The Gunners are reportedly nearing a £13million winter move for the wonderkid right-back.
      Arsenal target Ivan Fresneda missed Real Valladolid’s win over ValenciaCredit: Rex
      And, with Tuesday night’s transfer deadline fast approaching it appears they may be near a breakthough.
      Fresneda, 18, is also wanted by top four rivals Newcastle.
      And Borussia Dortmund have made a bid too.
      But he is believed to have his heart set on Arsenal after missing training this week.
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      And he was also absent as Valladolid secured a late 1-0 win over Edinson Cavani’s Valencia on Sunday.
      Sky Sports claim Fresneda was not involved because of ongoing negotiations between Valladolid and the Gunners.
      It’s believed his club are open to doing business with Mikel Arteta’s side.
      But they are pushing for Fresneda to see out the rest of their season on loan.
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      And while Arsenal would prefer an immediate transfer, they could give in to Valladolid’s demands in order to strike a deal.
      Arteta already has Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu for his right side.
      But an agreement may not be fully reached until deadline day. More

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      Nottingham Forest ‘launch shock transfer swoop for Newcastle star Jonjo Shelvey’ before January window slams shut

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      NEWCASTLE midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is reportedly on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest.Shelvey, 30, has fallen out of favour at St James’ Park this season having made just three Premier League appearances.
      Jonjo Shelvey is on the verge of joining Nottingham Forest from NewcastleCredit: Getty
      But, according to The Telegraph, he could leave the north east before the transfer window slams shut on Tuesday.
      And Nottingham Forest are reportedly on the verge of signing him on a two-and-a-half year deal.
      The proposed transfer fee is understood to be small, but Shelvey is expected to earn around £70,000 a week at the City Ground.
      The midfielder, who is currently out of action with a calf injury, recently informed Eddie Howe that he wanted a new challenge.
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      Turkish giants Besiktas expressed an interest in signing him earlier this month, but Forest are now in pole position to complete the deal.
      Shelvey is set to become Steve Cooper’s 25th signing since he guided the club to Premier League promotion last summer.
      The midfielder is expected to return to full fitness in the next few weeks, so it won’t be long before he is available for selection.
      Shelvey made his professional debut for Charlton in 2008 before joining Liverpool in 2010.
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      He then went on to sign for Swansea in 2013, where he made 96 appearances in three years.
      The former England star swapped Swansea for St James’ Park in 2016 and has since made 202 appearances for Newcastle. More

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      ‘If you can’t beat em, join em’ – Wilson and Trippier troll Anthony Gordon over fight with Newcastle aces after transfer

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      NEWCASTLE stars Callum Wilson and Kieran Trippier have hilariously trolled new team-mate Anthony Gordon on social media.Gordon completed a £45million move to the North East from Everton on Sunday, which was confirmed by the Toffees in a blunt 64-word statement.
      Anthony Gordon was trolled by his new team-mates after securing a move to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Gordon had a run in with Kieran Trippier earlier in the seasonCredit: Getty
      Gordon was involved in a bust up with a number of Newcastle starsCredit: Getty
      Callum Wilson hilariously poked fun at Gordon with a social media postCredit: Instagram / @callumwilson
      The 21-year-old joined high-flying Newcastle despite an on-field bust up with a number of Toon stars earlier this season.
      Gordon was involved in a heated exchange with Trippier during Everton’s 1-0 loss at St. James’ Park in October.
      The row was sparked by Gordon going down softly in the penalty area under a Dan Burn challenge, which left Trippier unimpressed.
      He also had an altercation with Nick Pope and Fabian Schar.
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      But it doesn’t look as though Gordon will be in for an awkward reunion with Eddie Howe’s stars.
      Instead, Magpies striker Wilson was quick to hilariously troll Gordon after his move.
      Posting pictures to his Instagram story of Gordon’s bust up, Wilson wrote: “If you can’t beat em, join em.”
      The striker then added: “Welcome to the Toon brother. Looking forward to get started.”
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      Trippier meanwhile posted a video to his Insta account of his coming together with Gordon.
      England ace Trippier wrote: “Here we go. Welcome bro @anthonygordon.”
      Gordon took it in his stride well, commenting on Trippier’s post: “Thanks lad.”
      He also left a laughing emoji under the upload, and reposted Wilson’s story with another laughing emoji. More