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      Everton set to snap up Arnaut Danjuma on loan transfer from Villarreal with Frank Lampard desperate for reinforcements

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      EVERTON are set to sign Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma on loan until the end of the season.The goal-shy Toffees went into the January transfer window desperate to improve their forward line.
      Arnaur Danjuma is set to join EvertonCredit: Getty
      Frank Lampard’s men have scored just 15 goals in 19 Prem outings this term, with only Wolves having netted fewer.
      This dismal return has seen them sink to 19th in the table, with Lampard’s job hanging by a thread.
      Despite their predicament, they have beaten off competition for Danjuma’s signature.
      The 25-year-old flew to England for talks with a number of teams this week.
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      Nottingham Forest were keen on the Dutch international, as were former club Bournemouth.
      But Danjuma has opted to move to Merseyside.
      The loan transfer will contain no option or obligation to be made permanent at the end of the season.
      He will undergo medical tests this weekend ahead of completing the switch.
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      Danjuma joined Villarreal from Bournemouth for around £22million in 2021.
      He has bagged 22 goals in 51 appearances for the Yellow Submarine, also getting a taste of Champions League football last term.
      Having started the season with an injury, however, he has been more out of favour this time around – starting just six LaLiga games.
      Newcastle are set to enquire regarding Anthony Gordon’s availability.
      Everton were determined to keep the 21-year-old last summer, fending off bids by Chelsea and Tottenham.
      But with the youngster having fallen out of favour of late, their stance may now have changed.
      The Toffees were demanding a fee in excess of £50m for Gordon when Chelsea and Spurs came calling.
      But he has started just one of Everton’s last six Premier League games.
      Anthony Gordon could leave Goodison Park this monthCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd hero Dwight Yorke axed by Macarthur FC after just THIRTEEN games – but could stay in Australia with Sydney FC

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      DWIGHT YORKE has left Macarthur FC after just 13 games as manager.The Manchester United legend landed his first managerial job and signed a two-year deal with the Australian side last summer.
      Dwight Yorke has left jis job as manager of Macarthur FCCredit: Getty
      But after Friday’s 1-0 loss away to Adelaide United, the 51-year-old held talks with Macarthur chairman Gino Marra.
      And the pair have decided to mutually terminate the ex-Aston Villa, Sunderland and Blackburn striker’s contract.
      Yorke, whose assistant Russell Latapy has also left, said: “I want to thank the chairman Gino Marra, CEO Sam Krslovic, all the ownership group as well as all the staff, fans of Macarthur FC.
      “I leave the football club with a great team that will continue to challenge for more silverware.”
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      Yorke guided the club to the Australia Cup – which was the Bulls’ first piece of silverware.
      He also led them to five league wins while at the helm but now he could be set to take over at rivals Sydney FC.
      Sydney have sacked Steve Corica after a disappointing start to the A-League campaign.
      And that has opened the door for Yorke, who spent a season as a player at the club, to take over.
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      The Man Utd icon gained his coaching badges with the Red Devils who helped kickstart his managerial career by recommending him to the Bulls.
      Macarthur were founded just six years ago, making them the youngest club in Australia’s top tier, and were only initiated into the competition in 2020. More

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      Man Utd interested in Lovro Majer transfer as Rennes demand £50m fee for Croatia’s World Cup midfield star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in Rennes star Lovro Majer, according to reports.The 25-year-old attacking midfielder was one of Croatia’s star players at the World Cup.
      Majer is rated at £50m by RennesCredit: Getty
      He helped his country reach the semi-finals of the winter tournament.
      Croatia then beat Morocco in a third place play-off.
      And according to Jeunes Footeux, his fine displays both for club and country have alerted Man Utd.
      Fellow Premier League side Tottenham are also said to be keen.
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      Majer only joined Rennes in 2021.
      After joining from Dinamo Zagreb, Majer has had a part in a combined 20 goals and assists in 59 games.
      And so Rennes have slapped a £50m price tag on their midfield maestro, who is dubbed the next Luka Modric.
      A January transfer is unlikely to happen.
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      But Rennes could be more willing to do business in the summer though.
      United are stacked in the midfield and have the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen and Donny van de Beek, who can all play in Majer’s position. More

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      Jude Bellingham transfer blow for Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid as Dortmund announce plan to keep star for a year

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      DORTMUND have attempted to scupper the hopes of a host of Europe’s top clubs by announcing they plan to keep Jude Bellingham for another year.The England World Cup star, 19, is one of the most in-demand players in world football.
      Dortmund have revealed they want to keep Jude Bellingham this summerCredit: Getty
      Liverpool and Real Madrid are believed to be leading the chase for the midfielder, who is under contract until 2025.
      And the ex-Birmingham City ace is also on the wanted lists of Manchester City, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
      It was reported earlier this week that Bellingham was in talks with both Madrid and Jurgen Klopp’s Reds over a summer transfer.
      The Bundesliga club have sold Jadon Sancho to Manchester United and Erling Haaland to City over the last couple of years.
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      They are desperate to avoid losing another key asset in Bellingham.
      And Dortmund boss Edin Terzic has urged his teenage ace to reject a switch to the Bernabeu or Anfield to stay with them next season and continue his development.
      He told The Athletic: “I believe that we need to work on keeping these young guys one year longer.
      “In my first season [as interim manager], I was able to put Jadon, Jude and Erling on the pitch, but that was their only year together.
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      “That was also partly due to Covid-19 and empty stadiums, there were financial considerations.
      “But if we can get to the point where it’s two or three years of such a trio, maybe we can break the mould.”
      Bellingham has been in top form for both club and country this term.
      He has nine goals and three assists in 22 appearances for Dortmund and has captained them three times also.
      The youngster also scored England’s opening World Cup goal in the 6-2 thrashing over Iran.
      Bellingham will be back in action for his club for the first time since the World Cup this weekend as the Bundesliga resumes following the winter break. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Celtic sell Croatia World Cup star Josip Juranovic to Union Berlin for £10m fee

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      CHELSEA have been dealt a transfer blow after Celtic sold World Cup star Josip Juranovic to Union Berlin for £10million.Juranovic, 27, was one of the stars of the World Cup for Croatia.
      Juranovic will be joining Union BerlinCredit: Getty
      The right-back helped the 2018 finalists reach the last four.
      But they lost to eventual winners Argentina before beating Morocco in the third place play-off.
      Juranovic’s fine form alerted the likes of Chelsea and he was even linked to Barcelona.
      But according to Sky Sports, Union Berlin have won the race for his signature.
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      The German side will pay Celtic a £10m fee.
      Union Berlin are fifth in the Bundesliga and are just eight points off league leaders Bayern Munich.
      A win over Hoffenheim on Saturday could lift them up to second.
      Celtic had wanted to keep Juranovic in Glasgow and held talks over an improved new contract.
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      However, neither party could reach an agreement before he departed for the World Cup late last year.
      Celtic have seemingly already replaced Juranovic.
      They announced the signing of Canada right-back Alistair Johnston.
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      Chelsea CONFIRM £35m Noni Madueke transfer from PSV on eight-and-a-half-year deal as Boehly’s January spending continues

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      CHELSEA have confirmed the signing of Noni Madueke after posting a cryptic tweet to tease the announcement.The Blues have completed a £35million move for the PSV winger, taking their amazing January spending spree to £189million.
      Madueke described his England return as a “dream”
      He has signed a seven-and-a-half-year plus one deal at Stamford Bridge
      With the Englishman’s arrival, Chelsea have now brought five players through the door on permanent deals, while also adding Joao Felix until the end of the season this month.
      And Chelsea’s social media team have gotten more creative with their announcements – such is there frequency – that they announced him initially by simply posting a tweet that read: “Link in bio. 👀”
      From there, the link in the club’s Twitter profile would take fans to Madueke’s Instagram page.
      On Chelsea’s website, a statement announcing the deal said: “Noni Madueke has joined Chelsea on a permanent deal from PSV Eindhoven.
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      “The England youth international – one of the most exciting young talents across Europe – has penned a seven-and-a-half-year contract, with a club option to extend for a further year, to seal his move from the Eredivisie high-flyers.
      “Madueke, a left-footed right winger, becomes our second addition of the week as he follows Mykhailo Mudryk through the doors at Stamford Bridge.”
      On his transfer, Madueke said: “I’m really pleased to sign with one of the best clubs in the world in Chelsea,’ Madueke said on finalising his transfer.
      “To return to England and play in the Premier League is a dream for me and my family and I can’t wait to get started.
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      Chelsea have signed the 20-year-old from PSVCredit: PA
      “I am excited for what the future holds, the owner’s vision for the future and to be at a club like this and winning at the highest level.”
      Madueke scored 20 goals and added 14 assists in his time at PSV, but just one of those has come this season as he was coming back off of an ankle injury.
      He also outperformed his Expected Goals in 2020/21 season by a value of 2.1, meaning he scored far more than the average striker would have given the same chances.
      Earlier today, PSV boss and ex-Manchester United ace Ruud van Nistelrooy confirmed Madueke was on his way to the Blues.
      He said: “It’s a mix of emotions.
      “We are losing a good player because of his departure. There was no turning back and there was solid financial compensation.
      “I can empathise with the importance of the club. Given the circumstances, with the financial compensation, we have decided to sell.”
      The £30m deal for the 20-year-old checks off another target from Todd Boehly’s extensive fan-led shopping list.
      The club failed in a bid for Enzo Fernandez earlier in the window, but rather than deter them, they have simply switched targets to Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      The Blues already reportedly saw a £65m bid turned down for the Ecuadorian, but Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi admitted it would be difficult to keep him at the club with Chelsea’s interest.
      Chelsea face an interesting financial situation should they fail to qualify for the Champions League this season.
      They sit as the club with the eighth highest revenue in all of Europe, according to Deloitte, but the nature of the long contracts they offer gives them flexibility to avoid breaking Financial Fair Play rules.
      A football financing tactic known as amortisation is used to spread the cost of transfers over the duration of a players contract, meaning Myhkailo Mudryk’s move will cost the club roughly £10m a season – owing to his own seven and a half plus one year contract.
      But Chelsea are testing this to the extreme, especially with new financial rules coming into play relating to a clubs wages to turnover ratio.
      On the deal Boehly and co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali said: “We’re delighted to bring Noni to Chelsea.
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      “He’s an exciting talent who has proven his quality over the past few years with PSV, playing in a strong European league, and we are thrilled he has chosen to join Chelsea for this next stage of his career.
      “We are sure he will form an important part of our team.” More

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      Man Utd ‘to launch stunning Harry Kane transfer swoop as Erik ten Hag makes Tottenham star his No1 summer target’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED want to sign England and Tottenham ace Harry Kane, according to reports.The Spurs star is entering the final year of his contract at Tottenham in the summer.
      Manchester United will launch a swoop for Harry Kane in the summerCredit: Alamy
      Kane is behind only Erling Haaland in this year’s golden boot race
      And that is exactly when Man Utd are planning to take advantage and seal a stunning swoop for the 29-year-old.
      According to the Daily Mail, a new striker is a priority for Erik ten Hag.
      As a result, Ten Hag has listed Kane as his number one target for his summer wishlist.
      Kane has scored 15 goals in 20 Premier League games this season.
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      This tally puts him behind only Erling Haaland in the golden boot race this season.
      However, Kane fits the profile of striker Ten Hag likes to have leading the line.
      He is robust and is able to contribute in possession by dropping deep and spreading the play – something he has combined with Son Heung-Min for on a record-breaking number of times in the Prem.
      The Mail’s report indicates Kane is also open to joining United.
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      The lack of progress at Spurs has left Kane frustrated, and there is consequently a negative feeling regarding a new deal for him.
      And with the added factor of Spurs’ Champions League status looking more and more precarious by the week as opposed to United’s strengthening hand, it could be a decisive factor.
      But chairman Daniel Levy will not allow Kane to leave on the cheap.
      The minimum price Kane will be allowed to go for will be at least £85million, though this will likely be higher given United are a Prem rival.
      Bayern Munich are another interested party and could get a deal on that sort of money, but with Kane now just 62 goals adrift of Alan Shearer’s all-time record goalscorer title – a transfer abroad could depend on Kane’s individual aspirations.
      Should they fail to sign Kane, United will turn to the likes of Napoli’s Victor Osimhen or Red Bull Salzburg forward Benjamin Sesko.
      The need for a striker is desperately apparent after Cristiano Ronaldo departed the club.
      Wout Weghorst has been brought in on loan for the rest of the season, but all parties recognise this is likely to only be a short-term solution. More

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      Chelsea boost in Moises Caicedo transfer chase as Brighton boss admits he can’t guarantee £65m-rated star will stay

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      CHELSEA have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Moises Caicedo, after Roberto de Zerbi admitted it would be difficult for Brighton to keep a hold of him. Caicedo has been linked to Chelsea in a transfer which could see them shell out between £65-£75million.
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has admitted it will be tough to keep hold of Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Chelsea want to sign the Brighton starCredit: Getty
      The 21-year-old has impressed this season
      The 21-year-old Ecuadorian has taken the Premier League by storm since stepping into the Brighton set-up initially under now-Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
      Under current manager De Zerbi, Caicedo’s development has continued at a rapid pace, with Brighton continuing to march up the table.
      However, this success has garnered interest from some major financial powerhouses, namely Chelsea.
      With the Blues already reportedly seeing a £65m bid turned down for the midfielder, De Zerbi has admitted the best he can hope for is for Caicedo to see out the season with them.
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      He said: “He is very important for us, it would be difficult to change with another player now.
      “I hope he finishes the season with us, but you know in the transfer market it is always difficult to give you one answer.
      “When there are some bigger teams and they want one of our players, it is good news for us.
      “The best solution for us is he can finish the season with us.
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      “Next summer, for him, is better to change team.”
      Brighton have become serial recruiters of top talent which is then flipped for a huge profit margin, as evidenced by sales such as Marc Cucurella, Ben White and most recently Leandro Trossard.
      Trossard arrived at the Amex Stadium in 2019 for £18m, but today was announced as a new Arsenal player having been sold for £27m.
      The respective fees they got for Cucurella and White saw Brighton receive more money than what it cost them to build their stadium.
      And Caicedo is set to be the next name on that list of profitable acquisitions by the club after he cost them just £5m.
      Chelsea have already splashed out over £150m on Myhkailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos this window, while also paying £10m for Joao Felix’s loan.
      Overall, their spending under Todd Boehly has seen them spend almost £400m, with a clever football financing tactic to get past Financial Fair Play known as amortisation.
      However, the spending is not set to end there, with the imminent arrival of Noni Madueke from PSV and the interest in Caicedo.
      And while De Zerbi hopes to keep Caicedo this month, he admitted a summer move will hinge on him keeping up his performances.
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      He added: “I don’t know (on summer transfer).
      “But if Caicedo continues to play like this – like the last games – it is possible he can leave for another team.” More