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      Leicester ‘launch £20m bid for Leeds winger Jack Harrison after hijacking club’s swoop for Lyon ace Tete’

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      LEICESTER have launched a £20million bid for Leeds winger Jack Harrison, according to reports.Brendan Rodgers has been eager to bolster his squad this month in an attempt to climb the Premier League table after a poor start to the season.
      Leicester have launched a £20m bid to sign HarrisonCredit: Alamy
      The Foxes have already signed Danish defender Victor Kristiansen in a £17.5million transfer from FC Copenhagen.
      And on Friday they successfully hijacked Leeds’ pursuit of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Tete, who spent the first half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Lyon.
      Although the deal for the Brazilian is yet to be finalised, Leicester have already started to pursue their next transfer target.
      According to The Athletic, the Foxes have made an offer of £20m for Harrison.
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      The Leeds winger has less than 18 months remaining on his current contract, but Jesse Marsch is eager to offer him an extension.
      Harrison spent three seasons on loan at Elland Road from Manchester City before signing a permanent deal with the Peacocks in 2021.
      He has since made 185 appearances for Leeds.
      While Harrison could be on his way out, Leeds officials are in the process of bringing Juventus star Weston McKennie to the club.
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      The USA international will join the club on loan until the end of the season.
      Leeds will then have the opportunity to trigger his £29m buy-out clause in the summer. More

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      Sporting ‘want shock Hector Bellerin transfer if Pedro Porro joins Spurs with ex-Arsenal man struggling at Barcelona’

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      SPORTING LISBON are reportedly eyeing up Barcelona full-back Hector Bellerin as a replacement for Tottenham target Pedro Porro.The former Arsenal man, 27, has started just five games for the Catalan giants since joining from Real Betis in the summer.
      Hector Bellerin has failed to make any real impact since joining BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He has already been linked with a move to Jose Mourinho’s Roma.
      But according to The Athletic, Sporting are now “exploring the possibility” of acquiring Bellerin if their wingback Porro leaves for Spurs.
      Antonio Conte’s men are keen to get a £40milion deal over the line for the 23-year-old Spaniard, although no agreement has yet been reached.
      Meanwhile, Bellerin is understood to be “open” to joining Sporting should such a deal materialise.
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      His contract is set to expire with Barcelona in the summer.
      Sporting have been linked with Brighton man Tariq Lamptey, 22, as a replacement for Porro.
      But the Seagulls’ reluctance to let the Ghanaian international go has forced the Portuguese club to look elsewhere.
      And while Sporting are keen on Bellerin, they are yet to contact Barcelona about a potential move.
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      If Porro does leave, he will leave a big void to fill in the Sporting team.
      His superb performances saw him receive a Spain cap in 2021.
      And he has been sensational for Sporting so far this season, contributing three goals and 11 assists in 25 matches.
      Two of his best displays came against Tottenham in the Champions League, before Sporting failed to qualify through the group. More

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      Tottenham eye Piero Hincapie transfer but will refuse to meet Bayer Leverkusen’s huge fee for defender

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      TOTTENHAM are keen on signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie after a starring role at the 2022 World Cup.The left-sided centre-back, 21, has attracted interest from a host of elite clubs worldwide after some standout displays for Ecuador in Qatar.
      Tottenham are keen on signing HincapieCredit: Getty
      Spurs are exploring a deal for Hincapie but will be unwilling to match Bayer Leverkusen’s £80million valuation.
      Boss Antonio Conte wants a new defender in this window to beef up a struggling defence.
      Tottenham’s leaky back-line has shipped 31 goals in only 21 Premier League games.
      And Hincapie is high on Conte’s shortlist.
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      A summer deal would be more likely for a player who is happy at his current club and still learning his trade.
      And Hincapie could reportedly be snapped up for £20m this month before being loaned back to Leverkusen until the end of the season, in a deal similar to that of Pape Matar Sarr.
      The presence of Conte and Harry Kane at Tottenham are trump cards for Hincapie.
      Spurs have already signed Arnaut Danjuma on loan from Villarreal until the end of the season.
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      But, their pursuit of top target Pedro Porro is on the verge of falling through.
      Tottenham are currently struggling to agree a payment structure with Sporting Lisbon for the defender, who is priced at £40m.
      Porro had already agreed to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Lilywhites following the Portuguese League Cup final this weekend. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Chris Smalling stuns Jose Mourinho with Roma transfer request as contract rebel targets Inter Milan move

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      ROMA defender Chris Smalling has reportedly handed in a transfer request in an attempt to force a move to Inter Milan.The 33-year-old, who joined Roma from Manchester United in 2019, has entered the final six months of his contract.
      Smalling has reportedly handed in a transfer requestCredit: Getty
      Although the Serie A giants have offered him a one-year extension, Smalling has made it clear that he does not want to remain at the club.
      And according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, he is eager to move on before the January transfer window closes.
      The defender has reportedly submitted a transfer request in an attempt to force a move away.
      Inter Milan are known to be interested in signing the former England international.
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      Simone Inzaghi is at risk of losing two key defenders in the summer, with Milan Skriniar and Stefan de Vrij both out-of-contract.
      And he sees Smalling as the ideal replacement should either man depart the San Siro.
      Inter had been expected to make a free transfer swoop for the defender at the end of the season, but an agreement could be made as soon as next week if Roma choose to let their man go.
      Smalling has made 121 appearances for Roma since joining the club from Man Utd in 2019.
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      He also played a crucial role in the club’s Europa Conference League triumph last season.
      As a result, he has established himself as one of Jose Mourinho’s key players. More

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      Tottenham’s £40m Pedro Porro transfer could be ‘OFF as Spurs fail to agree payment structure with Sporting Lisbon’

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly struggling to agree a payment structure for Sporting Lisbon right wingback Pedro Porro.Spurs are keen to sign the Spaniard, 23, for £40million in the January transfer window.
      Tottenham have not yet been able to agree a deal for Pedro PorroCredit: Getty
      It comes at a time when Emerson Royal, Matt Doherty and Djed Spence are all doing little to impress Lilywhites boss Antonio Conte.
      But according to The Mail, Spurs have now hit a roadblock in their pursuit of a deal.
      They saw a £32.5m offer rejected, before talks resumed this week over a new structure consisting of a fee plus bonuses.
      It is the format of the payment which is leading Sporting to drag their feet.
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      And they may be set to call the move off altogether if negotiations continue to stall.
      Porro is ready to sign a five-and-a-half-year contract with Tottenham after the Portuguese League Cup final this Saturday.
      The wingback has played 96 times for Sporting, contributing 12 goals and 20 assists.
      He impressed against Spurs earlier this season when Conte’s men faced Sporting in the Champions League group stage.
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      Chelsea have also shown interest in him, with the Portuguese club targeting Brighton’s Tariq Lamptey as a replacement should Porro depart.
      Porro was at Man City between 2019 and 2022 but never made a senior appearance for the club.
      His arrival at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium would likely see Spence head out on loan. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Marco Reus considers snubbing Ten Hag’s £200k-a-week offer for new deal at Borussia Dortmund

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly suffered a blow in their pursuit of Marco Reus after it was revealed he remains in contract talks with Borussia Dortmund.Reus, 33, is out of contract with the Bundesliga outfit at the end of the season.
      Marco Reus could snub Man Utd’s £200k a week offerCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has reportedly been keen to add the German to his squad on a free transfer, much like he did with Christian Eriksen last summer.
      Indeed, United are said to have offered a £200,000-a-week deal to lure Reus to Old Trafford.
      This speculation intensified as his agents, Dirk Hebel and Darren Freeman, watched the Manchester derby.
      However, a report from 90min indicates Dortmund are among the parties involved in a dialogue with the representatives.
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      Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl confirmed talks were ongoing between the two parties.
      He told Sky Germany earlier this week: “We are in trusting talks with the player and the agent.
      “There is nothing more to say about it at the moment. We don’t let ourselves be carried away either. We know each other very, very well and have a good relationship of trust.”
      Kehl then took a swipe at the fiasco earlier in the season which saw dirty laundry aired in public during recent negotiations with youngster Youssoufa Moukoko.
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      He added: “We don’t need all of these media topics that we had around Moukoko for every personal detail.”
      Talks were held with Manchester City before Hebel headed to London, with the Cityzens put off by his client’s age.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr are another team Reus has been linked with in the summer.
      RB Leipzig also had their name in the hat, but this was played down by the club’s managing director Max Eberl, who said: “There’s nothing to it [the transfer rumour].
      “We’re quietly thinking about summer. You have to think about free transfer players. Nothing more and nothing less is there.”
      The Red Devils’ position on a move could be boosted by using BVB’s interest in a loan for Anthony Elanga to their advantage.
      In the meantime, United face Reading in the FA Cup this evening, with the likes of Facundo Pellistri, Alejandro Garnacho and Harry Maguire in line to feature. More

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      Arsenal blow as Brighton REFUSE to be forced into selling Moises Caicedo despite star’s transfer request on Instagram

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      BRIGHTON have this morning told Arsenal that Moises Caicedo is categorically not for sale this month, while also telling the player to stay away from training until the window is closed.The Seagulls rejected Arsenal’s £60million offer on Friday and, in further talks this morning, have told the Gunners their star man is going nowhere.
      Caicedo wants to leave BrightonCredit: Getty
      On Friday, Caicedo took to Instagram in an attempt to force a record-breaking transfer.
      In an official statement, he wrote: “I am grateful to Mr. Bloom and Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them. I always play football with a smile and with heart.
      “I am the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador.
      “My dream always to be the most decorated player in the history of Ecuador.
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      “I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue to be successful.
      “The fans have taken me into their hearts and they will always be in my heart so I hope they can understand why I want to take up this magnificent opportunity.”
      This came just hours after Arsenal had an initial bid for the midfielder swiftly rejected.
      Despite Arsenal’s strong interest in signing Caicedo, the Seagulls remain adamant that he will not leave before the window closes next week.
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      Caicedo was reportedly told by Roberto De Zerbi and his staff to stay away from training until the transfer window closes following his social media statement.
      He was also informed that he will not play against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has claimed that he wants to “leave immediately” despite Brighton’s reluctance to complete a sale.
      While Arsenal remain interested in pursuing a deal for the midfielder, Chelsea are also keen to swoop in.
      The Blues have already spent over £150million so far this month, but Todd Boehly is eager to make Caicedo another new addition.
      Liverpool are also claimed to be interested, however no formal approach has been made yet. More

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      Mikel Arteta gives injury update on Thoma Partey after Arsenal midfielder forced to come off in FA Cup loss to Man City

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      MIKEL ARTETA says Thomas Partey will have an MRI scan after limping off during Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat at Manchester City.The Premier League leaders were knocked out of the competition as Nathan Ake sealed a 1-0 win for their closest title rivals.
      Mikel Arteta is sweating on the extent of Thomas Partey’s injuryCredit: Reuters
      The star will undergo an MRI scan after suffering a blow to his ribs at Man CityCredit: Rex
      However, the Gunners suffered a huge scare as their influential Ghanaian midfielder, 29, suffered a blow to his ribs during the opening period.
      Partey was taken off at the break and replaced by Albert Sambi Lokonga.
      And afterwards his manager admitted he did not want to “take any risks” with his star.
      Arteta said: “He felt something and we didn’t want to take any risks, so he could not continue.
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      “He had some discomfort and it was getting worse and worse, so he could not continue. He wasn’t comfortable to continue.
      “Obviously tomorrow, the day after he will have to have an MRI scan and see what he has.”
      Arteta will now face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the damage, especially with fellow midfielder Mohamed Elneny also out with a knee problem.
      Arsenal have been trying to bring in reinforcements to bolster the middle of the park this transfer window and have had an opening bid rejected by Brighton for Moises Caicedo.
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      The Ecuadorian World Cup ace, 21, has now begged the Seagulls via a bombshell social media post to leave him leave with talks between the two clubs set to continue.
      When asked about a move for Caicedo, Arteta added: “You know that I am not going to comment on any players until anything is done, and I will continue like that.
      “As I said before, we have been pretty active in the market.
      “We have some necessities and if something else is available, the club is willing to try to do it when it is reasonable and hopefully it’s a player that can improve our squad.” More