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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

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      Chelsea ‘reopen Enzo Fernandez transfer talks with Blues confident they’ll secure £105m deal for Benfica ace’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly “reopened” transfer talks with Benfica over a potential deal for Enzo Fernandez.Blues owner Todd Boehly has splashed out over £500m on 16 new players since last summer.
      Chelsea have re-opened talks with Benfica over a deal for Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      Full-back Malo Gusto, 19, became the latest addition to Graham Potter’s squad this weekend after penning a deal that runs until 2030 following a £31m move from Lyon.
      We reported earlier in the week how Boehly is ready to get his chequebook out again to try and secure 21-year-old midfielder Fernandez.
      A Chelsea bid worth £112m – £6m more than his £105m release clause – was turned down this month as it was structured to be paid in three £37.3m yearly instalments.
      That led many to believe that they had given up on their pursuit of the South American, at least until the summer.
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      But The Telegraph have now reported that the Stamford Bridge side have started negotiations again with Benfica as they are determined to land the Argentina World Cup winner before the deadline closes at 11pm on January 31.
      And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano echoed those claims as he offered his own update on the situation.
      He tweeted: “Chelsea are back in direct talks with Benfica for Enzo Fernandez.
      “They want the player at all costs — Chelsea would be prepared to pay €120m fee.”
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      However, he added: “Benfica president Rui Costa has still no intention to accept — but Chelsea will insist to get the deal done now.”
      Benfica have already issued a statement regarding Fernandez, who appears desperate to move to Stamford Bridge, stating he would not be old.
      Fernandez only arrived at Benfica from River Plate last summer and is under contract until 2027.
      He played the full game as they secured a 2-0 win at Pacos Ferreira on Thursday. More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Hector Bellerin helps Tottenham land dream Pedro Porro transfer as he closes in on Sporting Lisbon move

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      BARCELONA right-back Hector Bellerin is on the verge of joining Sporting Lisbon on loan, according to reports.Bellerin, 27, joined Barcelona on a free transfer from Arsenal last summer, but he has been limited to just seven appearances so far this season.
      Bellerin is on the verge of joining Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      He has less than six months remaining on his current contract, but the LaLiga giants are open to offloading him before the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
      And according to The Athletic, he could now be on his way to Portugal.
      Sporting Lisbon are close signing the Spaniard on loan until the end of the season.
      Bellerin would act as a replacement for Pedro Porro, who is understood to be on the verge of joining Tottenham in a £39million transfer.
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      Sporting had originally planned to sign Tariq Lamptey on loan, however Brighton were unwilling to let him leave on a temporary basis.
      They have since shifted focus to Bellerin, who has been struggling to find form in recent months.
      The Spaniard spent 10 years at Arsenal before joining Barcelona last year.
      He fell out of favour at the Emirates Stadium in 2021 and consequently joined Real Betis on loan.
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      The Gunners then decided to terminate his contract so he swapped North London for the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona currently sit at the top of the LaLiga table, six points clear of rivals Real Madrid. More

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      Arsenal in Moises Caicedo transfer boost with Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi ready to sell wantaway star

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      ROBERTO DE ZERBI says Brighton are ready to move forward without Moises Caicedo, giving Arsenal fresh hope of landing the whizkid ahead of Tuesday’s deadline.The Gunners had a £60million opening offer knocked back on Friday for the 21-year-old with Albion owner Tony Bloom not wanting to sell.
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is ready to part ways with Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Caicedo put in a transfer request to force the switch and missed Sunday’s 2-1 FA Cup win over Liverpool, having been told to stay at home until after the window closes.
      But his manager’s comments following that fourth-round victory hinted a deal could still be done, with the Gunners ready to bid again.
      And while De Zerbi does not want the midfielder to leave, the Albion boss will want reinforcements if he does, having sold Leandro Trossard to Arsenal earlier this month.
      De Zerbi said: “Caicedo is a very, very good guy.
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      “I can understand him because when you are 21, and you receive the request of a big, big team that are playing in Europe, I can understand.
      “I would like that he can finish the season with us but we are ready to go forward without him. 
      “I think we need some players in some positions.
      “I spoke a lot of time with Tony (Bloom) he knows very well my opinion because we are a good team but we can improve also from the transfer market.
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      “We lost Trossard, if we lose also Caicedo it can be a problem for us. If we want to fight for Europe, or the maximum on the table. 
      “If we want to stay like this (at our current level), we can. But I don’t like.”
      Caicedo posted an open letter to the club on Instagram late on Friday night pleading for them to grant his move.
      The Ecuadorian wrote: “I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest and help the club continue to be successful. 
      “The fans will always be in my heart so I hope they understand why I want to take this magnificent opportunity.”
      His comments were put to De Zerbi who intimated that he felt the player’s actions had been influenced by his representatives.
      The Italian said: “I was surprised (by Caicedo’s social media post.
      “But I can understand where it started. I don’t know if you understand, but Moises is a good guy.”
      Albion owner Bloom has a history of being a tough negotiator, having exacted fees of £50m from Arsenal for Ben White and £62m from Chelsea for Marc Cucurella.
      De Zerbi feels if Caicedo stays, and Brighton add to the squad ahead of tomorrow’s deadline, then Europe is a possibility for his sixth-placed side.
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      The ex-Shakhtar Donetsk chief added: “I think if we don’t lose Caicedo, we are ready to fight. 
      “I’m not angry (scared) to say my team can fight for Europe. The most important is the way, the improvement. In transfer market window, always you have the possibility to improve.” More