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      Joao Cancelo lands in Munich to complete loan transfer with £62m option to buy after falling down Man City pecking order

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      BAYERN MUNICH have sealed a shock swoop for Manchester City’s unsettled defender Joao Cancelo – who has landed in Germany to complete his medical.Sunsport revealed last week that several clubs were monitoring the former Juventus star’s situation after he lost his place at the Etihad.

      Joao Cancelo is set to sign for Bayern Munich on loanCredit: AP
      AC Milan were among them but Bayern made significant progress over the weekend.
      And they secured the Portugal international’s services on an initial loan deal on Monday.
      Cancelo arrived in Munich this afternoon and will undergo a medical this evening.
      SunSport understands the shock deal includes an option to buy the 28-year-old at the end of the season for around £61.5 million.
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      That would see the English champs make a small profit on the player they signed in a £60m deal three-and-a-half years ago.
      Even so, it would still be a surprise move for Man City given their well-documented problems in the full-back areas.
      Yet, his career at City has stalled since he returned from the World Cup last month.
      He started the defeats against Southampton and Man Utd but was an unused sub in the two games which followed.
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      His only other start since the restart was the win at Chelsea – but he was hauled off at half-time by Pep Guardiola.
      The Etihad boss has opted to use youngster Rico Lewis and centre-back Nathan Ake as his full-backs recently.
      He was an unused sub in the FA Cup win over Arsenal on Friday night and post match Guardiola referred to him as ‘Mr Cancelo’ – hinting at a possible problem.
      Cancelo only signed a contract extension with City 12 months ago and is currently tied to the club until summer 2027.
      Fellow full-back Kyle Walker has also found himself marginalised this season – and that has seen Turkish giants Fenerbahce show an interest.
      Cancelo is believed to have brought the offer from Bayern to City’s attention and the champions decided to listen.
      Joao Cancelo’s form has dipped since he returned from the World CupCredit: PA
      They are aware he wants to play more regularly and felt that may not happen for the remainder of the season at the Etihad.
      Guardiola has been utilising a different style and formation recently and does not feel Cancelo’s game is best suited to it.
      The speed of Rico Lewis’ emergence has taken Guardiola by surprise and gives him valuable cover in the full-back area.
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      Whlle City’s only recognised left-back is Spanish youngster Sergio Gomez, both Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte can fill in there.
      The signing of Manuel Akanji in the summer means Pep now has five centre-backs in his squad so playing one out of position is not seen as a major problem. More

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      Inter Milan ‘ask about shock Harry Maguire transfer from Man Utd’ after failing in Victor Lindelof approach

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      INTER MILAN are keen on signing Manchester United captain Harry Maguire, according to reports.The England centre-back has fallen down the pecking order at the Red Devils this season and could be set for a shock move away despite starring at the World Cup.
      Harry Maguire is wanted by Inter MilanCredit: PA

      The Serie A side have made an inquiry about the 29-year-old’s availability and it is believed a loan deal has been proposed.
      However, the player would like to wait until the summer to decide on his long-term future.

      The Daily Mail claim that Maguire is prepared to be patient for his chances in case injuries and suspensions become problems for manager Erik ten Hag.
      Maguire recently stressed he did not want to become a bit-part player at Man Utd.
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      Speaking after his start in the FA Cup win over Reading, he said: “I’m 29 and haven’t really been in this position in my career before.
      “I don’t want to get used to it but it is part and parcel of football. I’m pushing, training well, and when chances come, I need to take it.
      “It was two-and-a-half weeks since my last start but I’ve felt I have looked after myself.
      “I’ve been working hard in training. The lads who have been playing have been doing well. I have to be ready when my chance comes.
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      “We’re all going to be needed for the second half of the season.”
      Maguire has been in the starting XI for just 20 per cent of Premier League matches this season.
      Overall, he has played 16 times under Ten Hag with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane the first choice centre-back pairing.
      Inter are in the market for a new central defender as Milan Skriniar is reportedly close to joining Paris Saint-Germain.
      Simone Inzaghi’s team have also gone in for Maguire’s team-mate Victor Lindelof this January as a potential replacement.
      The approach was rejected by Man Utd, who are looking to keep hold of their key players with a busy fixture schedule ahead.
      The Red Devils are still going strong in all competitions this term and face many midweek games with the Europa League restarting soon, with a tough trip to Barcelona coming up.

      Inter Milan have already tried to sign Victor Lindelof this monthCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal in Moises Caicedo transfer boost as Brighton agree £5m deal for potential midfield replacement Yasin Ayari

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      ARSENAL have received a boost in their hunt for Moises Caicedo after learning Brighton are close to signing a potential replacement.The Seagulls have agreed a £5.25million fee with AIK Solna for Swedish Under-21 international Yasin Ayari.
      Yasin Ayari is set to complete a move to BrightonCredit: Getty
      It could indicate that Brighton will soften their stance on Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      And Arsenal are hoping that could still open the door for Caicedo to depart before tomorrow’s transfer deadline.
      Brighton announced today that Yasin, 19, has signed a contract to 2027 after completing a medical for his move to the Amex, subject to international clearance.
      In a statement, Brighton technical director David Weir said: “Yasin is a versatile and technical midfield player, who is good on the ball and capable of playing across the midfield.
      “He’s had an impressive spell in Sweden with AIK, and we are delighted to have completed his transfer and to be welcoming him to the club.
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      “He will need time to settle here and acclimatise to the Premier League, but we are really looking forward to working with him.”
      Brighton insist that his arrival will not affect their determination to keep hold of Caicedo as Roberto De Zebri’s team look to secure European qualification for the first time in the club’s history.
      Caceido has been told to stay away from training until the transfer window closes after submitting an official transfer request at the weekend.
      He was not involved in Sunday’s FA Cup win against Liverpool, but with Alexis Mac Allister suspended after collecting five yellow cards, he could return to first-team action for Saturday’s home game against Bournemouth
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      Arsenal submitted an improved bid of £65m plus a further £5m in add-ons on Sunday evening which was immediately rejected by Brighton.
      But they are refusing to take “no” for an answer and are now contemplating going back with a club record £75m offer for the unsettled 21-year-old.
      Elsewhere, Arsenal are said to be closing in on a deal for Real Valladolid full-back Ivan Fresneda.
      Fresneda was left out of his side’s recent clash against Valencia.
      The right-back will reportedly cost the Gunners £13m. More

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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