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      Nottingham Forest desperate to offload forgotten star Harry Arter who’s on £40k-a-week and hasn’t played in two years

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      NOTTINGHAM Forest are desperate to unload unwanted former Republic of Ireland midfielder Harry Arter.Arter, 33, has not appeared for the City Ground club for more than two years and is making £40,000 per week kicking his heels without a squad number.
      Arter has made just 14 appearances for Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      The midfielder, who joined from Bournemouth in September 2020, made just 14 appearances under then-boss Chris Hughton before falling out of favour.
      A hefty signing on fee means the move has cost Forest around £4m so far even though Arter was banished to the academy in January 2021 in a sign he had no future at the club.
      Loan spells at Charlton and then non-league Notts Co last season saw him play just 15 times across the two moves.
      But having returned to Forest this summer, triggering a doubling of his salary under the terms of his initial move, current City Ground chief Steve Cooper had no interest in bringing him back into the fold.
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      Arter was told to look for another club through last summer’s and the January window.
      Instead, he is said to have not pushed for a move and suggested he is content to run down his salary with one City Ground insider claiming: “He is taking us for a very expensive ride.”
      With no way back for him at Forest it means his 715 minutes of league action since arriving at the club has cost them more than £5,500 per minute of playing time.
      But with 18 months left on his current deal Forest want him out of the door.
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      Nottingham Forest have signed 30 new players since last summer including former Manchester United star Jesse Lingard as well as the likes of Morgan Gibbs-White, Danilo and Keylor Navas.
      Club chiefs have spent around £160million in total in a bid to remain in the Premier League following last season’s promotion.
      And despite Forest’s poor start to 2022-23 campaign the club now sit 14th in the league table, six points clear of the relegation zone. More

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      Nottingham Forest complete shock £15m transfer 17 days after January window closed after triggering Chris Wood clause

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have made Chris Wood’s loan transfer permanent, just three weeks after his January arrival.The Prem strugglers have forked out £15million to sign the striker from Newcastle beyond the end of the season.
      Chris Wood’s loan move has been made permanentCredit: Getty
      Wood, 31, has made three appearances for Forest, failing to get on the scoresheet.
      According to Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Forest’s obligation to buy clause has already been triggered.
      Toon boss Eddie Howe admitted that he was reluctant to let Wood leave.
      Howe said of the striker: “He’s been a huge player for us. He’s been outstanding in every way. When we signed him we were in as very difficult position.
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      “He’s played a huge part on the pitch to help transform the team, and been excellent on and off the pitch with his leadership and positivity.
      “It was a difficult decision, you have to take into account the player’s wishes but I think it’s a good deal financially for the club.”
      Wood scored five goals in 39 appearances for Newcastle following his £20m switch from Burnley in January 2022.
      He was limited to just four Prem starts for them this term.
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      The New Zealand international is Forest’s 28th permanent signing of the season.
      Steve Cooper’s side have also made five loan signings.
      Such has been Forest’s splurge, that some senior players couldn’t even be named in their 25-man Premier League squad.
      Summer signing Lewis O’Brien is looking for an MLS move after already losing his place in Forest’s squad, despite being recruited after their promotion.
      He had been due to join Blackburn on deadline day, but paperwork was not completed on time.
      Forest, meanwhile, have submitted an appeal to re-register Steve Cook, following injuries suffered by fellow centre-backs Scott McKenna and Willy Boly.
      Cook, 31, had made 12 Prem appearances this term before being left out, while O’Brien had made 13 times in the league.
      Forest are desperate to re-register Steve CookCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea given huge Neymar transfer boost with PSG keen to sell after meeting with Todd Boehly

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly has reportedly already met with Paris Saint-Germain and Neymar’s entourage to discuss the possibility of signing the Brazilian.We reported earlier how Manchester United and the Blues had allegedly “been alerted” to the potential availability of the forward.
      Chelsea appear to have taken the lead in the chase to sign NeymarCredit: Rex
      Now a fresh update has claimed that Chelsea appear to be in the driving seat with talks already underway.
      The 31-year-old’s club are five points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table but are on their worst run for 12 years.
      PSG suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash this week.
      That setback marked a third straight defeat in all competitions for PSG – the first time that has happened since 2011.
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      Neymar, who was slammed for enjoying a McDonald’s and hitting a casino after the midweek loss, was also involved in a dressing-room row with chief Luis Campos on Sunday after being beaten 3-1 at Monaco.
      And that result came after the 2-1 setback at Marseille in the last-16 of the French Cup.
      Now speculation is mounting that Neymar could be offloaded by PSG at the end of the campaign.
      Neymar, the world’s most-expensive footballer, is under contract at Parc des Princes until 2027 and pockets a mega £600,000-a-week.
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      But Foot Mercato are claiming that Todd Boehly met PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi to discuss Neymar this week.
      And they also added that the billionaire also had a meeting with the player’s entourage in recent days regarding a move.
      The Blues are desperate for attacking reinforcements despite a huge January outlay as their struggle for goals continues.
      And despite hitting the headlines for his antics off the pitch, Neymar has still scored 17 goals and produced 16 assists in his 28 appearances this term. More

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      Al Nassr ‘approach Barcelona star Sergio Busquets as they target second marquee transfer to join Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      AL NASSR have reportedly approached Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets over the possibility of a summer free transfer, which would see the midfielder join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.Busquets, 34, is out of contract at the Camp Nou this summer and has been linked swith a move away from Spain.
      Sergio Busquets’ contract at Barca expires in the summer and Al Nassr have made an approachCredit: Getty
      A move would see the midfielder join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle EastCredit: Getty
      Inter Miami are one of the teams being touted as a potential destination.
      But according to Fabrizio Romano, Al Nassr have joined the race for the iconic holding midfielder and have made an approach.
      A summer move would see Busquets become the second high-profile European player to join Al Nassr in the space of a year.
      Five-time Champions League and Ballon d’Or winner, Ronaldo, completed a free transfer late last year after having his Manchester United contract ripped up.
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      Busquets and Ronaldo played together for many years in Spain – but on opposite teams.
      The pair shared the pitch for many El Clasicos between Barca and Real Madrid.
      Romano goes on to state that World Cup 2010 winner Busquets must decide whether he wants to stay on and captain Barca or embark on a new adventure.
      Busquets would be paid handsomely in the Middle East.
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      Barca manager, and Busquets’ old midfield partner, Xavi, says the Spaniard is a key cog to the Catalan giants’ success.
      Xavi’s men are sat top of LaLiga, and are on course to take the Spanish crown off rivals Real.
      The Barca boss said on Busquets’ future last month: “For me, he is a transcendental footballer for the team, vital for the dressing room.
      “An example of sacrifice, of leadership. He is priceless.
      “From a football point of view, he is the equilibrium of the team, he commands his team-mates.
      “When he is there and he is not there, you notice it.
      “There is a before and after in terms of the defensive pivot with and without Busi.
      “We will always see him as an example, a mould. This one has similar things to Busi, this one doesn’t. Vital.”
      The pair played many heated El Clasicos togetherCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea on Neymar transfer alert ‘with PSG winger available to leave this summer for huge fee’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have reportedly “been alerted” to the possibility of signing Brazilian superstar Neymar.The 31-year-old’s club Paris Saint-Germain are five points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table but are on their worst run for 12 years.
      A report states Prem clubs have been alerted to Neymar’s potential availabilityCredit: Getty
      PSG suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash this week.
      The Bayern setback marked a third straight defeat in all competitions for PSG – the first time that has happened since 2011.
      Neymar, who was slammed for enjoying a McDonald’s and hitting a casino after the midweek loss, was involved in a dressing-room row with chief Luis Campos on Sunday after being beaten 3-1 at Monaco.
      And that result came after the 2-1 setback at Marseille in the last-16 of the French Cup.
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      Now 90 Mins are claiming that the forward could be offloaded by PSG at the end of the campaign.
      Neymar, the world’s most-expensive footballer, is believed to be under contract at Parc des Princes until 2027.
      However, the French giants “are understood to be open to his possible departure” and “sources have confirmed to 90min that a number of Premier League sides have been spoken to over a potential deal”.
      They state that “intermediaries are believed to have spoken with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle” to inform them of the Samba star’s interest in playing in the Premier League.
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      And this fresh report also adds that “Neymar’s name is also understood to have been mentioned during a recent meeting between Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly and PSG counterpart Nasser Al-Khelaifi”.
      Neymar has scored 17 goals and produced 16 assists in his 28 appearances this term. More

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      Man Utd legend Roy Keane was John Obi Mikel’s bodyguard when midfielder first went for trials at the Red Devils aged 15

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      JOHN OBI MIKEL has previously revealed that hard nut Roy Keane was his own personal bodyguard when he was just a schoolboy.The Nigerian midfielder, 35, was involved in one of the biggest transfer tussles in football history when he sensationally rejected Manchester United for Premier League rivals Chelsea.
      John Obi Mikel revealed all about his month-long trial at Manchester United as a schoolboyCredit: PA:Press Association
      Roy Keane was Jon Obi Mikel’s bodyguard when he was just 15Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Sir Alex Ferguson invited a young Mikel to train with the first-teamCredit: PA:Press Association
      But when Sir Alex Ferguson invited Mikel to train at United after impressing for his country at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in 2003, the youngster was thrown in the deep end with the first-team.
      During the month long-trail Mikel recalled the time no-nonsense Keane took him under his wing.
      Speaking exclusively to SunSport, he said: “I trained with the first team. Roy Keane was my bodyguard.
      “Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt always tried to kick me but couldn’t when Roy was there because he’d have killed them.
      “Sir Alex called me Obi Wan (after the Star Wars character).
      “He called me into his office one day and said: ‘Obi Wan, do you know what Keane, Scholes and all the senior players have told me? They said you have to sign that boy’.
      “I couldn’t believe it. Here was I, a schoolkid from Africa, training with some of the best in the world.”
      United thought they had signed the next sensation when Mikel put pen to paper at a hastily-arranged press conference in 2005 and was photographed in a United shirt.
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      But following a series of secret meetings with Jose Mourinho and Roman Abramovich, Mikel eventually decided to join Chelsea… leaving Fergie furious.
      Chelsea ended paying Manchester United £12million in compensation over the move.
      But it proved the correct one as Mikel became one of the club’s most decorated players, winning the Champions League and Europa League, two Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two League Cups in his 11 years there.
      Mikel left Stamford Bridge in 2017 and headed to China with Tianjin Jinmen Tiger before a return to England for a six-month spell at Middlesbrough in January 2019.
      He then joined Turkish side Trabzonspor for a season but came back to the Championship 12 months later to join Stoke City.
      In July 2021 he then moved to Kuwait FC but his contract was terminated after just four months – leading to the star officially announcing his retirement from playing at the age of 35 in September 2022.
      John Obi Mikel was a wanted man after impressing at the Under-17 World Cup for NigeriaCredit: AP:Associated Press
      John Obi Mikel now plays his football at Tianjin TEDA after leaving ChelseaCredit: Rex Features More

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      Tottenham legend Chris Waddle issues Harry Kane warning to Man Utd and explains why Chelsea spent too much on Fernandez

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      CHRIS WADDLE warned Manchester United that Tottenham superstar Harry Kane may not fit manager Erik ten Hag’s style.United continue to be linked with a sensational swoop for Kane, who is entering the final year of his contract in the summer and Ten Hag has prioritised the signing of a striker.
      Chris Waddle believes Tottenham star Harry Kane may not fit Manchester United’s styleCredit: Rex
      But Spurs legend Waddle has warned the Red Devils that the England captain could struggle to adapt to the Dutch tactician’s pressing on the ball.
      However, the 62-year-old insists the star centre-forward could still bring goals, especially if Ten Hag found a way to include him to his tactics.
      Waddle told SunSport: “It would be a bit of a strange one; Harry Kane’s a great footballer and his goal record is phenomenal, I think he could fit into most teams.
      “But normally I’ve got to say that Ten Hag likes somebody who starts the pressing, that’s why he’s brought in Wout Weghorst. Obviously he’s not Harry Kane but the lad works very hard, he brings players up the field.
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      “He likes to go and press and that starts Man Utd’s game plan. I don’t think that’s Harry Kane’s strength, turning and chasing different centre-halves down, he’s a different type of player.
      “If you’re going to play a different style of football then obviously Harry Kane, as he does for Tottenham, he wants to come off the centre-halves and link the play, gets into little pockets where he’s hard to pick up.
      “So, it would be a strange one I think for Ten Hag given the way he likes to play. It would look strange how Harry Kane would actually fit in with the way he plays. But he’s obviously a goalscorer and Man Utd want somebody.
      “I know Marcus Rashford’s doing it at the minute but they need somebody up there whose going to get 20 goals plus every season.”
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      Waddle, though, hinted United would be “taking a risk” if they tried to sign Kane in the summer, especially if they expect him to lead them to trophies.
      That is because of the 29-year-old’s advanced age and his high asking price.
      Waddle added: “It’s a hard one. Listen it’s going to cost a lot of money to get him out of his contract, whether these clubs are willing to pay.
      “I think he’s 29 now, so it’ll be his last big contract for a four or five-year deal I’d think. It’s a big decision for any club to say we want Harry Kane. I understand why a lot of big clubs are linked with him, because as I said he’s a very good player.
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      Chris Waddle believes Manchester United may be taking a risk with Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      “You’re taking a risk on him aren’t you, so it’s basically shelling out money to win honours. Now if you’re winning trophies then it’s been worthwhile, but if you don’t win trophies then a lot of people will say it wasn’t money well spent.
      “Everybody is a gamble at modern day prices, but the one thing with Harry Kane is that he is proven, and I’m sure Man Utd would be buying a player who could easily fit into Man Utd.”
      Kane would command a high fee, but no one has cost more than Premier League record signing Enzo Fernandez who joined Chelsea from Benfica for £107million in January.
      Waddle was impressed with Fernandez’s performances at the 2022 World Cup, where he helped Argentina win the title and was awarded as they competition’s best young player.
      But the former England international believes the 22-year-old’s fee should have been splashed for someone closer to the calibre of a proven star like Lionel Messi.
      Waddle said: “Well it was a lot of money, I watched him in the World Cup but, obviously Messi was a star for them. You look at their team and he’s not somebody who catches the eye.
      Chris Waddle hinted Chelsea should have spent Enzo Fernandez’s fee for a bigger starCredit: Rex
      “He’s a player who works hard, he’s a very good passer of the ball, he keeps the ball very well. He’s got a few different attributes than Jorginho had or Mateo Kovacic. I wouldn’t say he was streets ahead of them, so time will tell.
      “Chelsea will be good, because the players that they have signed are good players, but it’s going to take time which is why I’m waiting for them to kick in.
      “Would I say they’ve spent too much money on him? I’d probably say that about a lot of players. For me, he’s got to score goals, he’s got to make goals, he’s got to be an unbelievable player all over the park.
      “He’s not a dribbler, he’s not an exciting player, which then people might think if he’s playing at an average level then people will say why have you paid that much money?
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      “For me paying £110-115m, you need someone like Lionel Messi for that money, and he’s definitely not Lionel Messi.”
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      Barcelona fans fear they’ll be demolished at Man Utd after key player is banned for Europa League second-leg

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      BARCELONA fans are fearing the worst ahead of their Europa League second leg against Manchester United.Barca and United drew 2-2 in the first leg of their play-off at the Nou Camp and are scheduled to meet again next Thursday at Old Trafford.
      Barcelona fans are not confident ahead of the second leg against Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Barcelona will have several key absences against Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      And some Blaugrana supporters aren’t feeling confident, especially after Gavi’s suspension.
      The midfielder picked up his third booking in Europe this season and will be one of Xavi’s many notable absentees at the Theatre of Dreams.
      The Barcelona manager will also be without Pedri, who suffered a hamstring injury against the Red Devils.
      Ousmane Dembele and Segio Busquets are also on the shelf with thigh and ankle injuries respectively.
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      And the Barcelona faithful are not sure about their team’s chances against United.
      One fan tweeted: “Today’s game was a complete mess! There was no effectiveness, and our defense was predictably chaotic.
      “With Pedri out due to injury and Gavi suspended, no Dembele, no Busquets the situation only got worse. We ended up with a draw, but Barca is severely handicapped..”
      Another posted: “We are totally f****d up – Pedri missing the 2nd leg, Dembele missing the 2nd leg, Gavi suspended, Busquets missing the 2nd leg. All i can see now is United putting 4 past us.”
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      A third supporter commented: ” No Gavi, Pedri, Busq [Busquets], Dembus [Dembele]. That’s not good.”
      This fan wrote: “We’re f****d.”
      And that supporter tweeted: “Yeah we’re most likely out.”
      It’s good news however for Manchester United, who impressed in the 2-2 draw at the Nou Camp. More