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    Mystery Premier League club ‘offers Skriniar better terms than PSG as they look to hijack transfer for Inter defender’

    A MYSTERY Premier League club is trying to hijack PSG’s deal for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, according to reports.The Slovakian, 27, has long been linked with a move away from the San Siro.
    Milan Skriniar is out of contract in the summerCredit: Rex
    England has been one of the destinations Skriniar has been linked with the most.
    He has more recently attracted interest from London clubs Chelsea and Tottenham.
    Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City have all previously been keen too.
    PSG have also tried to sign Skriniar as recently as last summer, and with the player’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, he can be picked up for FREE.
    According to Foot Mercato, PSG have offered Skriniar a contract.
    However, a mystery Prem club has offered BETTER terms.
    Skriniar’s entourage want PSG to raise their offer in line with what has been offered by the English club.
    A January transfer can also be ruled out with the player not keen to move in the winter window.
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    PSG are also more focussed on strengthening their attack.
    Inter are resigned to losing Skriniar with the player having already rejected an opportunity to extend his stay. More

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    Bournemouth’s transfer for Nicolas Jackson collapses at last-minute after Villarreal forward fails medical

    BOURNEMOUTH’s proposed transfer of Villarreal ace Nicolas Jackson has reportedly collapsed at the last minute after the forward failed a medical.The Cherries are hoping to boost their chances of survival by dipping into the transfer market following the takeover from Bill Foley.
    Nicolas Jackson has failed a medical at BournemouthCredit: Getty
    Manager Gary O’Neil has already been backed to the tune of £28.7million worth of players.
    Lorient winger Dango Ouattara, 20, joined in a £19.7m transfer.
    Bristol City ace Antoine Semenyo followed on Friday with the Ghana World Cup star costing just under £10m.
    And goalkeeper Darren Randolph joined the South Coast club on a free transfer from West Ham.
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    Villarreal star Jackson was set to be the next attacking reinforcement, however the 21-year-old failed a medical, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
    Doctors determined he would be out of action until March 10 with a hamstring injury – not the expected February 10 return date.
    That would leave the player just 12 games to help Bournemouth keep their place in the Premier League.
    The Cherries are occupying 18th place and need to move up to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.
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    One or two wins could see Bournemouth leapfrog relegation rivals Wolves, West Ham, Leeds or Leicester though.
    Bournemouth’s next league outing is away at Brighton on February 4. More

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    ‘We’ll defend you to the death’ – Dele Alli finally wins over Besiktas fans as he scores against Alanyaspor

    DELE ALLI finally appears to have won over the Besiktas fanbase after a goalscoring return to the starting line-up.The on loan Everton man, 26, has been largely frozen out of the team ever since Senol Gunes took over from Valerien Ismael.
    Dele Alli sticks his fingers in his ears to celebrate after his goal for Besiktas on FridayCredit: Getty
    The under-fire star produced a man of the match display in the 3-0 winCredit: Rex

    The ex-Tottenham attacker has been restricted to just two sub appearances since October when the 70-year-old returned to the club as boss.
    However, the 37-capped England international was handed an opportunity to impress this afternoon in the Super Lig clash with Alanyaspor.
    And Alli took his chance with both hands to leave fans raving about his display.
    Twitter was already inundated with praise for his performance at half time.
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    He touched the ball 39 times during the opening period and had an 80 per cent pass accuracy.
    Alli also made two interceptions, won six out of eight tackles and three of his four aerial duels.
    That led to one fan commenting: “You keep playing like this, we’ll defend you to the death Dele Alli.”
    Cenk Tosun had given Besiktas the lead from the penalty spot at the break, and he doubled the advantage five minutes after the restart.
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    But then Alli’s big moment arrived just before the hour mark.
    He showed great awareness to latch on to a loose pass on the edge of the six-yard box to beat a lunging defender and slide it home into the net.
    Alli went on to be replaced in the closing stages and received a huge ovation as his team ran out 3-0 winners, and many were quick to declare him man of the match afterwards.
    One tweeted: “The Dele Alli comeback is on!”
    Another said: “Dele Alli scored and put on a man of the match display. Not something you hear every day.”
    A fellow said of his display: “I’m not exaggerating because they dominate the game, but Dele is one click ahead.”
    While another wrote: “Great match, most importantly Dele Alli ‘s contribution.”
    Alli has struggled in Turkey since joining Besiktas on loan in the summer.
    After receiving a hero’s welcome at the airport, Alli scored in just his second game for the club.
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    But he has struggled in recent months, and was booed off the pitch by Besiktas fans in December.
    Earlier this month reports claimed the ex-MK Dons ace could even be sent back to Everton early. More

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    Chelsea ‘AGREE £26m Malo Gusto transfer as they beat Man Utd in race for Lyon full-back’

    CHELSEA have reportedly beaten Manchester United to the transfer of Lyon right-back Malo Gusto.The 19-year-old has impressed English giants Chelsea and Man Utd since breaking through at the French side.
    Chelsea have agreed a deal for right-back Malo GustoCredit: Getty
    Chelsea, in particular, are in need of right-back cover for star man Reece James, who has suffered with knee injuries in recent months.
    England star James missed the World Cup following knee surgery.
    And he was ruled out again after returning to club action in late December.
    Chelsea had an £18million offer for Gusto rejected, and United asked the player to hold off on a decision.
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    However, big spenders Chelsea pushed forward with a transfer and according to RMC Sport, the West London club has struck a deal that will see Gusto sign but remain at Lyon until the end of the season.
    Chelsea have agreed to pay £26.3m plus add-ons for Gusto.
    Gusto is set to become Chelsea’s seventh January signing.
    Joao Felix, David Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile, Noni Madueke and Mykhailo Mudryk have all joined Graham Potter’s project.
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    The latest development comes after Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas said the player will remain at the club.
    Gusto has featured 15 times for Lyon this season, and manager Laurent Blanc will need the player on top form if his side are to revive their campaign.
    Lyon are performing well under expectations and sat 9th in Ligue 1 after 19 games played.
    This is despite not playing European football this term. More

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    Man Utd starlet Charlie Savage – son of Robbie – joins Forest Green Rovers on loan transfer until end of season

    CHARLIE SAVAGE has joined League One side Forest Green Rovers on loan for the rest of the season.The Manchester United teen star, 19, has opted to carry on his development with a temporary spell away with Old Trafford under The Green’s new manager Duncan Ferguson.
    Charlie Savage has joined Forest Green on loan from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    Savage, son of ex-Leicester and Blackburn midfielder Robbie, was announced as a Rovers player this afternoon after we had revealed the transfer was on the verge of being completed earlier this week..
    Speaking to FGR media, the midfielder – who will wear the number 48 shirt – said: “I’m buzzing to be here. As soon as I found out Forest Green were interested, I just wanted to get down and get started.
    “I loved the sound of the club and I actually came down here last season for work experience under Rob Edwards. I know the people and the place really well.”
    The Wales Under-21 international is in line to make his debut for the Gloucestershire outfit away to Shrewsbury tomorrow as he looks to help them fight their way off the foot of the table.
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    Savage has made one senior appearance for United as a substitute in the Champions League 1-1 draw against Young Boys in December 2021.
    After training with Ipswich in April last year, he was also on the bench under Ralf Rangnick for the Red Devils’ final game of last season in a 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace.
    Savage went on the pre-season tour of Australia and Asia and caught the eye of new manager Erik ten Hag.
    During the World Cup, midfielder Savage also played in United’s winter friendlies against LaLiga outfits Cadiz and Real Betis on their mid-season break to Spain.
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    Savage is a box-to-box midfielder who loves a tackle and isn’t afraid to get stuck in.
    However, he’s got a bit more to his game in terms of being a creative spark and is a good passer of the ball.
    Last May, Savage was handed a contract with the Red Devils until at least 2025.
    Last season, he made 23 starts for United’s Under-18s and 19 appearances for the Under-23 side. More

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    Gabriel Martinelli more than doubles Arsenal wage to £180,000 a week as he agrees new long-term contract

    GABRIEL MARTINELLI has agreed a new long-term Arsenal contract which will more than double his current salary.The 21-year-old Brazil international is set to sign a £180,000-a-week deal to 2027 with the option of an extra 12 months.
    Arsenal have reached an agreement with Gabriel Martinelli over a new contractCredit: Getty
    And Mikel Arteta is delighted to secure the services of the exciting young winger after months of negotiations.
    Martinelli, who currently earns around £70,000-a-week, will become one of the club’s highest paid players after pledging his future to the Gunners for the foreseeable future.
    Signed from Brazilian minnows Ituano for just £6million in 2019, he has emerged as one of the key figures in Arsenal’s  title challenge and has started all of their Premier League games this season.
    Now the Prem leaders are stepping up their efforts to secure lucrative new deals for Bukayo Saka and William Saliba.
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    Both players are currently under contract to 2024, although Arsenal have an option to extend both by 12 months.
    Arteta is relaxed about the situation and believes it is only a matter of time before agreement is reached to tie both players down.
    But he wants to reward them with significant pay rises to reflect their importance to the team.
    Martinelli’s new deal always looked likely too.
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    But Barcelona and Chelsea are previously thought to have shown interest.
    And Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is also a big fan of Martinelli.
    Klopp hailed him as “a talent of the century” after a 2019 EFL Cup tie, which ended 5-5 with Martinelli grabbing a brace.
    Liverpool went on to win the game 5-4 on penalties.
    But Klopp said in the aftermath of the then 18-year-old: “Martinelli’s pretty much the same age [as Liverpool defender Sepp Van De Berg] but he’s a talent of the century, he’s an incredible striker, so it’s really difficult.
    “It was not in this game only. I watch a lot of football, so I saw the Europa League games of Arsenal.
    “He’s 18 years old, right? So our scouting department is all over the world and stuff like this, but I think Edu gets all the credit for that signing – he came from… wherever.
    “He’s really unbelievable. So young, looks so mature already, is a proper threat.
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    “Yeah, he looks like a really decent player.
    “I didn’t want to put any backpack [pressure] on his back with this thing [his earlier remarks] but I just really like good football players and obviously he’s a very good one.” More

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    Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli publicly reveals plans to sign Tottenham winger Bryan Gil in January transfer

    SEVILLA boss Jorge Sampaoli has spoken publicly of his desire to sign Bryan Gil from Tottenham.Spurs were not planning to let the Spanish international go out on loan during this window.
    Sevilla are hoping to sign Tottenham star Bryan Gil before the window closesCredit: Getty
    But the loan capture of Arnaut Danjuma could change things before Tuesday’s deadline.
    Argentine Sampaoli took over Sevilla in the summer having bossed Marseille last term.
    And now he has revealed that he wants the 21-year-old on-board for the rest of the campaign.
    He said: “Bryan Gil is on my radar because I called him personally last year in Marseille.
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    “He seems to me a player who would give us things on the wing.
    “I already wanted to sign him when I was Olympique Marseille coach.”
    SunSport understands no deal is close at this stage.
    Gil will be in Tottenham’s squad on Saturday for their FA Cup fourth-round clash at Preston.
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    He moved to the North London club from Sevilla back in 2021.
    But he has only made 13 appearances in the Premier League for them so far.
    The ace was allowed out on loan last January just after Antonio Conte had taken charge.
    He headed back to LaLiga with Valencia and played 13 games in the top flight.
    Gil has had to bide his time under Conte since returning but impressed this month with his performance during the 4-0 win at Crystal Palace. More

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    Anthony Gordon set for awkward first day at Newcastle after transfer as video of him scrapping with stars goes viral

    ANTHONY GORDON is set for an awkward reunion with a number of Newcastle players he had an on-pitch spat with after finalising his £45million transfer.The 21-year-old looks set to leave boyhood club Everton to join the Magpies’ top-four push.

    Anthony Gordon and Kieran Tripper exchanged words after the Everton ace went down easily inside the penalty areaCredit: TikTok
    A shoving match with a number of Toon stars followedCredit: TikTok
    Gordon missed three days of training and handed in a transfer request before his wish to leave Goodison was granted.
    Newcastle finally got their man after failing to sign Gordon in the summer.
    But the Englishman is set for an awkward reunion with a number of Newcastle stars.
    A video of Gordon going toe-to-toe with Magpies stars Kieran Tripper, Fabian Schar and Nick Pope has gone viral.
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    Gordon had a row with his soon-to-be team-mates during last October’s 1-0 win for Eddie Howe’s men.
    The row was sparked by Gordon going down softly in the penalty area under the challenge of Dan Burn, which left England star Trippier unimpressed.
    Gordon then charged towards Trippier and the duo went head-to-head before Schar stepped in and repeatedly pushed the youngster away.
    Shortly after, players from both teams were on the scene with Pope, Bruno Guimaraes and Amadou Onana all involved in shoving.
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    But with Gordon’s transfer to St James’ Park imminent, Toon fans are willing to forgive the young player BUT on one condition: He does the same FOR Trippier and Schar next time.
    One fan said: “As long as he goes on like this for Trippier like Schar does here, I’m happy.”
    Another said: “His welcome should be interesting haha.” More