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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

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      Sean Dyche has savvy clause in £5m-a-year Everton contract as he protects himself against the sack

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      SEAN DYCHE is Everton’s new boss after Marcelo Bielsa snubbed the Goodison Park job.Bielsa was owner Farhad Moshiri’s No 1 target but incredibly the Argentinian was only prepared to coach the club’s Under-21 side until the summer.
      Sean Dyche has agreed to become the new manager of EvertonCredit: PA
      Everton chairman Farhad Moshiri has agreed to a savvy clauseCredit: PA
      After talks broke down with Bielsa in London, Moshiri turned to Dyche to stop the Toffees tumbling out of the top flight for the first time since 1951.
      Dyche is understood to have agreed a contract worth around £5million a year until 2025. It contains a clause stating he will either dodge the sack — even if Everton go down — or Moshiri will have to pay up the remainder of his deal.
      Dyche, who beat Sam Allardyce and Ralph Hasenhuttl to the post, will be joined by old Burnley coaches Ian Woan and Steve Stone.
      The 51-year-old will also be reunited with former Turf Moor players James Tarkowski, Michael Keane and Dwight McNeil at Goodison.
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      Burnley sacked Dyche after nine years in April as they sank towards the Championship.
      His first game back in the Premier League will be a baptism of fire at home to leaders Arsenal next Saturday.
      Bielsa, 67, appeared primed to take over from sacked Frank Lampard after jetting to London on Thursday for crunch talks with Moshiri.
      The former Leeds boss, who wanted a £6m-a-year pay packet, had already made it clear he had reservations about the balance of Everton’s squad and whether the players could adapt to his high-intensity style.
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      Bielsa then told Moshiri he wanted to work with Everton’s younger players for the remainder of the season while the club got used to his methods. He then planned to take over in the summer — leaving an interim manager battling to beat the drop.
      The club were unwilling to accept his proposal and turned to Dyche, who now faces a transfer scramble to bring in reinforcements for a relegation scrap before Tuesday’s deadline.
      He will have funds from the £45m sale of winger Anthony Gordon to Newcastle.
      That deal could signal the £18m arrival of Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres, 24, who has 12 strikes in 27 Championship games this season. More

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      Moises Caicedo begs Brighton to sell him in bombshell statement after Arsenal have £60m bid turned down

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      MOISES CAICEDO has released a statement calling on Brighton to let him leave the club.Arsenal have reportedly seen a bid of £60million rejected by the Seagulls as Roberto De Zerbi looks to keep hold of the midfielder beyond the January transfer window.
      Moises Caicedo has been linked with a move to Arsenal in the January windowCredit: Getty
      But, with the window set to close on Tuesday, the Ecuadorian, 21, has now posted on social media in a bid to accelerate his exit.
      Speaking on Instagram, Caicedo shared a picture of the Brighton badge and said: “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. 🙌🏽🙏🏽”
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admitted this week: “We need more cover in midfield but it’s pretty complicated to do that in this market”.
      Meanwhile, Brighton have also rejected a £55m bid from Chelsea for Caicedo.
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      The South Coast club have a history of holding out for the full asking price and previously refused to enter into negotiations before selling Ben White, Marc Cucurella and Yves Bissouma.
      And it is understood that they could be demanding as much as £100m for Caicedo, who cost them just £4.5m when they bought him from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle two years ago.
      Whether Arsenal would be willing to go that high remains to be seen, especially given they have only just signed Leandro Trossard from Brighton for an initial £21m plus up to £5m in add-ons.
      The Gunners have also bought Polish defender Jakub Kiwior for an initial £17.5m from Spezia.
      Arteta has been given the green light to spend big this month and selling clubs are aware that they were willing to pay as much as £88m for winger Mykhailo Mudryk before he recently signed for Chelsea.
      Everton’s Amadou Onana and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi are both being monitored as potential alternatives if Arsenal can’t get Caicedo.
      But they are expected to make at least one improved bid for the tough-tackling Ecuadorian World Cup star and are still hopeful a deal can be struck before the window closes. More

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      Man Utd star Anthony Elanga lined up for PSV Eindhoven transfer as Ruud van Nistelrooy considers raid on former club

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      MAN UTD forward Anthony Elanga is being linked with a move to Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven.The Red Devils attacker, 20, has started just seven games under Erik ten Hag this season.
      Anthony Elanga has struggled for regular minutes so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      He has largely been used as an impact substitute, with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Antony and Bruno Fernandes being selected ahead of him.
      Now, with the January transfer window set to shut on Tuesday, Elanga is receiving interest from elsewhere.
      According to journalist Rik Elfrink, PSV are “working hard” to bring the Sweden international to the Eredivisie.
      And it could be an enticing proposition for Elanga given they are being coached by Man Utd legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.
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      The former striker, 46, confirmed in a press conference on Friday that his side are trying to sign new faces.
      He said: “Of course I can’t name names, but we are working hard on it [signing players], because it is necessary.”
      PSV sit six points adrift of league leaders Feyenoord in the Dutch top flight.
      They have outscored all of their rivals aside from Ajax, but remain keen to bolster their forward options.
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      Elanga has contributed four goals and four assists in 48 appearances for Man Utd.
      Meanwhile, PSV are also looking at another player who has graced the Old Trafford turf in the form of Adnan Januzai.
      The Belgian, 27, left United in 2017 and spent five years with Real Sociedad.
      He then joined Sevilla last summer, but is already being linked with a move away after just six appearances for the LaLiga side.
      Ruud van Nistelrooy took charge of PSV in March of last yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More