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      Chelsea boost with N’Golo Kante ‘set to return from injury before Champions League last 16 clash vs Borussia Dortmund’

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      N’GOLO KANTE is reportedly set to return from injury for Chelsea’s Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.The first leg of the Blues’ European tie will take place in Germany on February 15, before the return leg three weeks later on March 7.
      N’Golo Kante could return from injury as early as FebruaryCredit: AFP
      And Graham Potter’s men are hoping Kante could be available for the away leg, although the return fixture is more realistic.
      This is according to a report in L’Equipe, with Chelsea’s midfield currently decimated by injuries.
      Kante, 31, Denis Zakaria, Mateo Kovacic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have all been plagued with fitness issues during the first half of the season.
      Meanwhile, Jorginho has been out of favour since Potter took over from Thomas Tuchel.
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      And while Enzo Fernandez was linked with a January move from Benfica, that transfer now seems highly unlikely this month.
      These selection problems have given Conor Gallagher an opportunity to start for Chelsea in recent weeks, although he has done little to establish himself as a long-term solution.
      Now, though, Kante is closing in on a return at a crucial point of the season.
      The France international has not featured since the Blues’ 2-2 draw with Tottenham at Stamford Bridge back in August.
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      But he could prove to be a key figure in Chelsea’s clash with Dortmund.
      And being crowned European champions may be the team’s best way of qualifying for the competition next season.
      Chelsea currently sit 10th in the Premier League table, 10 points adrift of Man Utd in fourth.
      Meanwhile, the Blues are hopeful they will tie Kante down to a new deal.
      The ex-Leicester midfielder is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.
      But the West London outfit have “increasing confidence” around securing an extension. More

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      Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid transfer blow with ‘Dortmund to offer Jude Bellingham club-record contract’

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are reportedly planning a deal to make Jude Bellingham the highest-paid player at the club.The 19-year-old sensation is the subject of transfer interest from the likes of Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United.
      Borussia Dortmund are reportedly planning on offering Jude Bellingham a bumper new contractCredit: Getty
      But the German club are still holding out hope that he could stay.
      Writing for Caught Offside, Bild reporter Christian Falk has claimed Dortmund are planning contract talks with Bellingham in March.
      They reportedly want to make the teenager the top earner at the club.
      It’s claimed they are willing to offer him a new deal worth a mammoth £13million-a-year.
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      That works out at £250,000-a-week.
      Marco Reus is out of contract at Dortmund at the end of the season, so the club can afford to give Bellingham a wage hike.
      However, the Bundesliga side are also open to exit talks this summer when Bellingham will enter the final two years of his current deal.
      The report claims Dortmund are yet to receive any official proposals for Bellingham, but there is plenty of interest in his signature.
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      SunSport exclusively revealed last weekend that Bellingham is set to turn down a new Dortmund contract.
      That is set to kickstart the auction for the former Birmingham City man.
      Earlier this week Sky in Germany claimed Liverpool are the current favourites for his signature.
      Bellingham is Jurgen Klopp’s No1 transfer target as he looks to overhaul an ageing midfield.
      But Real Madrid are also keen, as are both Manchester clubs. More

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      When does the January transfer window 2023 close?

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      THERE’S no better way to start the year than the opening of the transfer window – but time is running out for clubs to complete their deals.The Premier League has blown the other top European leagues out of the water with the amount of money spent in this winter window.
      Mykhailo Mudryk cost Chelsea £97millionCredit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Saudi Arabian side Al-NassrCredit: Reuters
      Liverpool splashed £37million early doors on Cody Gakpo, while Arsenal forked out £27m on Leandro Trossard.
      However, the biggest contributors have been Chelsea who stumped up a staggering £97m for Mykhailo Mudryk along with other recruits.
      But the headline transfer story has been Cristiano Ronaldo’s mega-money move to Saudi Arabia.
      Time is running out for more moves to be made and SunSport has everything you need to know about deadline day below…
      When does the January transfer window 2023 close?
      The deadline for the January transfer window is the same for all major leagues in Europe – Tuesday January 31, 2023.
      However the cut-off times vary as clubs in all British leagues apart from in the WSL and Scotland have their deadlines set at 11pm.
      Scottish divisions can make transfers up until 11:59pm while the WSL domestic deadline is 5pm but teams have up until midnight to tie up international moves.
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      And the times differentiate for the other big leagues across Europe.
      Transfer deadlines around Europe…

      Premier League: Tuesday January 31, 11pm GMT
      EFL: Tuesday January 31, 11pm GMT
      WSL: Tuesday January 31, 5pm GMT (domestic transfers), midnight (international transfers)
      Scotland: Tuesday January 31, 11:59pm GMT
      Bundesliga: Tuesday January 31, 5pm GMT
      Serie A: Tuesday January 31, 7pm GMT
      La Liga: Tuesday January 31, 11pm GMT
      Ligue 1: Tuesday January 31, 11:59pm GMT More

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      Newcastle ‘AGREE’ £45m Anthony Gordon transfer as they close in on Everton winger

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      NEWCASTLE have AGREED a £45million transfer for Everton winger Anthony Gordon, according to reports.Gordon, 21, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park since the summer.
      Newcastle are nearing an agreement for GordonCredit: Getty
      Newcastle have revived their interest having initially explored a deal last summer.
      Everton had been hoping to get a fee of around £60million for the winger.
      However, after Gordon missed training for the third day in a row, the club are set to be forced to accept lower offers.
      And according to Sky Sports, the Magpies have agreed to pay £45m for the player.
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      The breakthrough is said to have come today after advanced talks.
      Gordon would help boost Newcastle’s chances of a top-four finish.
      Eddie Howe’s men are sat third in the Premier League after 20 games played.
      Everton, meanwhile, could use the funds to reinvest in the squad under new management.
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      Frank Lampard was sacked after the 2-0 loss to West Ham which added to a prior rotten run of form.
      Ex-Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa flew into England to hold talks over becoming the new Toffees manager.
      However, a deal couldn’t be struck with Bielsa said to have offered to spend the first six months working with the U21s and the academy before stepping up to become first-team manager.
      Former Burnley boss Sean Dyche appears to be the more likely appointment at this point in time, with the club stuck in the relegation zone.
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      Arsenal ‘reject £7m Albert Sambi Lokonga transfer bid from Monaco’ with Gunners short on midfielders after injury blows

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      ARSENAL have reportedly rejected an offer worth £7million from Monaco for Albert Sambi Lokonga.The 23-year-old has not been a regular for the Gunners in the Premier League, but Mikel Arteta is short of options in midfield.
      Arsenal have reportedly rejected an approach from Monaco for Albert Sambi LokongaCredit: Getty
      An injury to Mohamed Elneny has left the league leaders particularly light in the middle of the park.
      And a recent £7m bid for Lokonga from Ligue 1 side Monaco was rebuffed, according to Foot Mercato.
      With Arsenal currently top of the Prem, as well as still in the FA Cup and Europa League, Arteta will need to rely on his entire squad.
      So a knee injury to Elneny leaves Lokonga as their only available midfield cover for Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey, although Oleksandr Zinchenko can also play there.
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      Belgian international Lokonga has started just two Prem games this season, but has featured 14 times in all competitions.
      The Gunners have already rejected a request from Monaco to take Lokonga on loan for the rest of the season.
      Instead Arteta has eyes on adding to his midfield before the transfer deadline on Tuesday.
      The Gunners have failed in a £60million bid for Brighton ace Moises Caicedo.
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      Arsenal are now weighing up how much they are prepared to pay to get a deal over the line.
      Arteta said: “We need more cover in midfield but it’s pretty complicated to do that in this market.
      “But if there’s anyone available who can make us better we will look at it.” More

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      Leeds ‘set to beat Arsenal to Weston McKennie transfer as Juventus ace agrees personal terms ahead of £30m move’

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      LEEDS have reportedly agreed personal terms with Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie.The 24-year-old has also caught the eye of Arsenal, who are targeting more cover in midfield.
      Weston McKennie is closing in on a move to LeedsCredit: Getty
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta revealed the league leaders want to bring someone in before the deadline after an injury to Mohamed Elneny.
      But it’s Leeds who appear to be in pole position for his signature after positive discussions with Juventus on Thursday.
      Talks between the two clubs will continue today, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The Premier League club are keen to get the deal over the line after agreeing personal terms with the USA international.
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      And Sky Sports claim Leeds are ready to pay £25million plus add-ons for McKennie.
      Juve, recently docked 15-points over a transfer scam, value McKennie at £30m.
      A move to Elland Road would see McKennie link up with his US team-mates Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, as well as American boss Marsch.
      The midfielder joined Juventus on loan from Schalke in 2020 before his move became permanent a year later.
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      McKennie has scored 13 goals and provided five assists in 96 appearances across all competitions for the Italians.
      He has been a regular in Juventus’ side this season, starting 13 of their 16 games in Serie A.
      The midfielder has also been capped 41 times by his country, and impressed with his performances at the World Cup in Qatar. More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag’s successor Alfred Schreuder SACKED by Ajax as giants’ winless run extends to seven games

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      ERIK TEN HAG’S successor at Ajax has been SACKED. The Dutch champions parted company with Alfred Schreuder after a run of seven games without a win.
      Alfred Schreuder was sacked by Ajax after seven games without a winCredit: Getty
      During his tenure at the Dutch giants Erik ten Hag won the title three times in a rowCredit: PA
      The final nail in the coffin for Schreuder was a draw with FC Volendam.
      Ajax had a staggering 31 shots in the match to Volendam’s two, yet only drew 1-1 with the relegation battlers after Mohammed Kudus scored a late equaliser.
      In a statement, Ajax said: “Ajax has removed Alfred Schreuder from active duty with immediate effect.
      “The manager’s contract ran till June 30, 2024, but has been terminated.
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      “The disappointing results and lack of development within the team are the main reason for this decision. The management of the club is no longer confident about their agreement.”
      Under current Manchester United boss Ten Hag, Ajax won the last three full Eredivisie league campaigns – with one campaign in the middle voided due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
      On top of their league struggles, which see them sitting down in fifth, Ajax failed to progress from their Champions League group, though did earn a Europa League play-off spot against Union Berlin by coming third.
      Following his Ajax departure, Ten Hag has set about the mammoth task of turning around the fortunes of the Red Devils.
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      After a poor start to the season, United have grown far stronger as the season has gone on.
      A spot in the Carabao Cup final has been all but guaranteed after a 3-0 win in the first leg of the semi-final against Nottingham Forest.
      United are also in the top four, though dropping five points in the last two games has seen Tottenham creep back up to be within three points of them.
      And by Ten Hag’s own admission, there remains a lot to improve on, which may start with United facing Reading in the FA Cup fifth round tomorrow.
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      Everton ‘slash £20m off Anthony Gordon transfer fee as he refuses to return to training in bid to force Newcastle move’

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      EVERTON have slashed their asking price for Anthony Gordon, reports suggest. Gordon, 21, has been linked with a move away from Goodison Park since the summer but only now does this transfer really appear to be making headway.
      Anthony Gordon has not turned up to Everton training for three daysCredit: Getty
      Gordon’s form has been patchy this season
      Newcastle have returned to the negotiating table following their interest in the summer.
      Everton had been hoping to get a fee of around £60million for the winger.
      However, after Gordon missed training for the third day in a row, the club are set to be forced to accept lower offers.
      According to The Telegraph, this rebellious attitude – with Gordon telling the club he does not want to return – has weakened Everton’s position.
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      This means that instead of holding out for a package worth £60m, they are only likely to be able to fetch £40m.
      With the window slamming shut in a number of days, Everton need to sell Gordon in order to make funds available for their next manager to spend before the deadline.
      Gordon has scored three times in the Premier League this season from 16 games but has failed to add any assists to this tally – not helped by creating just 0.5 Expected Assists.
      Frank Lampard was sacked as manager after less than a year in charge after winning only three league games this season.
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      Indeed, the club’s last win came in October, with a record of 10 games without a win in all competitions since.
      A host of big names have been linked with the hot seat at Goodison Park.

      These include; Marcelo Bielsa, Sean Dyche, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Carlo Ancelotti’s son, Davide.
      SunSport revealed on Wednesday that majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri would be willing to sell the club for the right price despite him announcing he would do nothing of the sort last week. More