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      Arsenal still willing to splash cash this month with Mikel Arteta looking at more transfers on top of Leandro Trossard

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      ARSENAL are still willing to splash out on new signings this month despite landing Leandro Trossard from Brighton.The versatile Belgian ace, 28, is set to join Mikel Arteta’s title chasers for an initial £21million.
      Arsenal are ready for more transfers once they sign Leandro TrossardCredit: Getty
      Arsenal moved for Trossard after seeing top target Mykhailo Mudryk join Chelsea.
      But the Athletic claims Arteta’s spending may not end there.
      The Gunners boss and transfer guru Edu are exploring every possible opportunity for new faces, despite not having an endless supply of cash.
      Arsenal are now on the verge of a shock £17.5m move for Spezia’s Polish centre-back Jakub Kiwior.
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      And reports in Spain claim Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda is also on his way to the Emirates.
      Meanwhile, options in other positions are being assessed with views to potential bids before deadline day.
      Arsenal are known to be in the hunt for a new midfielder.
      And while it is unlikely a big-money move for West Ham’s Declan Rice occurs, there could be the chance of an arrival on loan.
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      Youri Tielemans is another in Arteta’s sights, yet Leicester could be reluctant to part ways with his deal expiring in the summer.
      A new forward is also on the cards following Gabriel Jesus’ injury.
      And reports claim Arsenal are keeping tabs on Bournemouth star Jaidon Anthony.
      The 23-year-old is a former academy player and is also out of contract this year.
      The Cherries are open to selling him this month, but Anthony will not go for cheap due to additional interest from Leicester, Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen. More

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      Arsenal legend Santi Cazorla, 38, set for shock transfer to second-division Spanish team after Al Sadd spell

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      ARSENAL legend Santi Cazorla is set for a shock summer transfer to a second-division Spanish team.The 38-year-old has spent the last two-and-a-half years playing for Qatar-based club Al Sadd.
      Cazorla has been playing in Qatar for the last two-and-a-half yearsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Arsenal legend could join Oviedo in the summerCredit: Getty
      Cazorla had a productive spell in the Middle East, scoring 32 goals and assisting 30 in 76 games while winning six trophies.
      His contract is due to end in the summer but the ex-Arsenal and Spain ace has zero intentions to retire.
      According to AS, Cazorla could seal a free transfer to boyhood club Real Oviedo.
      Cazorla played in Oviedo’s youth ranks before joining Villarreal in 2003.
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      The two-time FA Cup winner is in continuous contact with the second tier club and has a good relationship with the club’s Mexican owner, Arturo Elias.
      AS’ report goes on to state that Cazorla doesn’t want to miss out on the chance to play in an Oviedo shirt.
      It isn’t the first time Oviedo have explored the possibility of signing Cazorla.
      Last summer, the former adviser to the club’s top shareholder, Federico Gonzalez, admitted that he had entered into conversations with both Juan Mata and Cazorla.
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      However, both knocked back the offer at the time – but left the door open for a potential future transfer.
      Wages are said to not be a problem, despite Cazorla raking in big bux in the Middle East.
      The final decision will be a sentimental one, not financial. More

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      Sheffield United slapped with transfer BAN as EFL investigates claims of non-payment of historical signings

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED have been slapped with a transfer ban.The promotion-chasing Championship side sit second in the table and look well on course to go up with Burnley.
      Paul Heckingbottom’s Sheffield United have been placed under a transfer embargoCredit: PA
      However, they will not be able to make any new signings as the EFL investigates claims of non-payment of historical transfer fees.
      United have breached EFL guideline 52.2.3, which concerns the default of payments to another club “under a transfer or compensation arrangement”.
      It is understood this relates to unpaid debt or failure to stick to agreed payment structures for incoming players.
      Therefore, the club has essentially been blocked from spending more money on transfers until they have paid their outstanding fees.
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      Fellow Championship club Cardiff City were also placed under a transfer embargo last month.
      That was after the Bluebirds refused to pay the first instalment of the £15million fee to tragic Emiliano Sala’s previous club Nantes.
      The latest news, though, comes as a major blow for the Blades with boss Paul Heckingbottom unable to add to his squad in the January transfer window.
      Heckingbottom had been desperate to bolster his attack with new additions before the end of the month.
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      The transfer embargo adds to the woes already surrounding United.
      The Blades are unable to complete their usual pre-match preparations because their new training ground pitch is still not ready, while the club are reluctant to overuse the Bramall Lane pitch.
      Heckingbottom, whose side host Hull tonight, said: “We’ve changed things today, training-wise.
      “I have to manage myself and adapt to do things we don’t normally do, with not being able to deliver it in the same way.
      “Time-wise, it’s still not at the level where we can play competitively on it.
      “Usually I would have gone from unopposed tactical sessions into opposed sessions, where I see people making decisions.
      “That’s the bit we are going to have to compromise on.” More

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      Five transfers Tottenham MUST seal in January including new keeper and defensive overhaul after Man City meltdown

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      TOTTENHAM are in huge danger of falling out of the top four race.Despite a string of unconvincing performances, Spurs went into the World Cup break residing in the top four.
      Tottenham surrendered a 2-0 lead against Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Results have started to match poor displays since the Premier League’s resumption, however, with Antonio Conte’s side’s latest struggle coming against Manchester City yesterday.
      Spurs took a shock 2-0 half-time lead through Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal’s quickfire double, only for a series of defensive calamities to undermine their efforts and see them fall to a 4-2 defeat.
      Tottenham are now five points off the top four, with Newcastle, Manchester United and City all possessing a game in hand.
      The Lilywhites managed to overhaul a bigger deficit to Arsenal during last season’s top four race – with January signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur playing a huge part in pushing them over the line.
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      They will likely need similarly high quality reinforcements if they are to repeat the trick this year.
      So SunSport has taken a look at the five players Spurs should recruit in order to clamber back into the top four race.
      JORDAN PICKFORD
      Jordan Pickford has impressed for an awful Everton side this season.
      The England No1 is happy at Goodison Park, but only has 18 months remaining on his contract.
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      Amid the threat of relegation to the Championship, Pickford could move to Spurs to replace the increasingly error-prone stalwart Hugo Lloris
      Jordan Pickford has played well for a dismal Everton side this seasonCredit: Alamy
      PEDRO PORRO
      Tottenham are eagerly trying to sign Sporting Lisbon right wing-back Pedro Porro.
      The position is a priority for Spurs, with Emerson Royal having proven to be not good enough for Conte’s side.
      Having turned down a number of bids already, Sporting are determined to hold out for Porro’s £39.9million release clause.
      Spurs want to sign Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon this monthCredit: Getty
      KIM MIN-JAE
      Having been linked with Kim Min-jae last summer, Spurs could return for the commanding Napoli centre-back.
      The 26-year-old is a rock at the back and an international team-mate of South Korean star Son Heung-min.
      Tottenham would have to move swiftly to sign him, however, with Man United and Real Madrid also linked.
      Kim Min-jae has been a revelation for Napoli this seasonCredit: Rex
      PIERO HINCAPIE
      Spurs are weighing up a £20m swoop for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie.
      The Lilywhites are set to be in again for a left-footed defender, with loanee Clement Lenglet to return to Barcelona at the end of the season.
      However, Leverkusen may demand that they keep the highly-rated 21-year-old on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
      Piero Hincapie is a ball playing left-footed defenderCredit: Getty
      NICOLO ZANIOLO
      Tottenham want to bolster their creative midfield options this month, with Nicolo Zaniolo fitting the bill.
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      The Italian international, 22, could be allowed to leave Roma on an initial loan, with Spurs having an obligation to buy worth around £31m.
      Zaniolo has also attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund and West Ham.
      Roma could cash in on homegrown star Nicolo ZanioloCredit: Rex More

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      Chelsea could make £55MILLION loss on Kai Havertz as Bayern Munich ‘line up transfer swoop’

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      CHELSEA could reportedly be set to make a whopping £55MILLION loss on Kai Havertz.The 23-year-old cost the Blues £72m up-front when they signed the attacker from Bayer Leverkusen back in September 2020.
      Bayern Munich are lining-up a move for Chelsea’s Kai HavertzCredit: Rex
      But that deal could eventually cost them £90m in total due to add-on clauses.
      Initially costing £72m, the attacking midfielder will earn Leverkusen an extra £18m if certain performance-related bonuses are fulfilled.
      Chelsea handed over another £9m when Havertz fired them to Champions League glory against Manchester City in 2021.
      And they were also due to pay a further £9m as an instalment at a later date.
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      However, amid an influx of new signings as part of owner Todd Boehly’s mega-money overhaul of the squad, the German international could reportedly be heading back to his homeland as a huge loss to the club.
      According to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich are watching Havertz’s situation at Chelsea very closely.

      They state that a move may happen in the summer – but the transfer fee would only be between £35m to £52m.
      Havertz, who is under contract until 2025, has scored six goals so far this season and is Chelsea’s joint-top scorer with Raheem Sterling.
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      Chelsea have splashed out £445m on 14 new players since last summer and know they could face huge problems regarding Financial Fair Play rules should they miss out on Champions League qualification.
      Havertz earns £310k-a-week, and with Boehly keen to lower the wage bill, and with an influx of new signings, he could be on his way to help balance the books.
      The Blues have already acquired Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and Mykhailo Mudryk for a combined £116m.And they also paid £10m to Atletico Madrid to loan forward Joao Felix for the remainder of the campaign. More

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      Man Utd ‘confident’ Alejandro Garnacho will sign new deal ‘very soon’ amid Real Madrid and Juventus transfer interest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are allegedly “confident” that Alejandro Garnacho will sign a contract extension “very soon” despite interest from Europe’s big guns.The 18-year-old Argentine winger has been enjoying a breakout season at Old Trafford with two goals and five assists in 16 appearances across all competitions.
      Man Utd are closing in on securing the long-term future of Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Getty
      Garnacho is currently believed to be on around £7,000 per week.
      That makes him the second lowest paid senior player at the club with only Anthony Elanga below him on £5,500-a-week.
      We reported this week that he had snubbed a new deal worth £20,000-a-week.
      That led to both Juventus and Real Madrid stepping up their pursuit of the teenage ace.
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      Atletico Madrid are also keen on snapping up Garnacho from the Red Devils.
      We then reported how United had upped their offer and were “close to” agreeing terms with him and his representatives as they looked to secure his future.
      Now a fresh update from FootballTransfers states that Garnacho is on the verge of penning a package worth north of £30,000 per week.
      That would be on a six-and-a-half year deal with the option of a further 12 months which includes bonuses for goals and other performance-related feats.
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      And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano told GiveMeSport: “Now, the conversations are very positive, so Manchester United are relaxed on the Garnacho situation.
      “They feel they will have the chance to extend his contract very, very soon.”
      Garnacho was a product of Atletico’s youth system after arriving from Getafe in 2015 and playing for the academy set-up until two and a half years ago.
      They let him join United for £420,000 fee in 2020 and he has since risen through the ranks into Erik ten Hag’s first-team squad. More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle transfer blow as ‘Youssoufa Moukoko ends Dortmund contract stand-off by signing three-year deal’

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      CHELSEA and Newcastle target Youssoufa Moukoko has decided to sign a new contract at Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The wonderkid striker’s current deal is set to expire at the end of this season.
      Youssoufa Moukoko has decided to stay at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Moukoko and BVB have been in a stand-off, with the 18-year-old receiving plenty of interest from the Prem.
      But according to Bild, he has opted to pen a three-year extension with Dortmund.
      They add that the deal will see him pocket around £100,000 a week.
      Moukoko could have earned far more had he moved to England.
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      It’s claimed that, had he run down his contract at Dortmund, he could have pocketed around £170k a week with Chelsea or Newcastle.
      And reports even add that he could have been awarded an eye-watering signing on fee worth north of £26million.
      Ultimately, Moukoko and his team decided that his development would be best served by staying at Dortmund.
      He has made 14 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring six times in the German top flight.
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      The 5ft 10in forward has also gained Champions League experience with BVB.
      His form during the opening months of this season earned him a place in Germany’s 26-man World Cup squad.
      And he was recently warned against moving by German legend Lothar Matthaus.
      He told Sky in Germany: “If Moukoko is all about the money, I might recommend him to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      “But if he wants to further expand his still young and very promising career and wants to become a great footballer, then there is no better place for him to start than with Borussia Dortmund.
      “There’s nothing he can’t get there. Fantastic fans, a healthy club, bosses and coaches who trust him and certainly a decent salary.
      I think it would be a mistake if he left BVBLothar Matthaus
      “What does he want after a few good months in the Bundesliga at Chelsea, Newcastle or anywhere else abroad at the age of 18?
      “The competition is tough there. The clubs, fans and everyone else won’t have nearly as much patience or attention for him.
      “If he doesn’t score in three games there, he’s on the bench. The competition is huge and the country and people are strange at first.
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      “I think it would be a mistake if he left BVB for the money now.”
      Dortmund have lost wonderkids Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho in recent summers, while Jude Bellingham is being heavily linked with an exit.
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      Arsenal ‘keen on shock Jaidon Anthony transfer from Bournemouth but face competition from Leicester and Bundesliga duo’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly interested in Bournemouth’s Jaidon Anthony as they look to further bolster their squad.The Gunners are already on the verge of signing Brighton winger Leandro Trossard in a £27m deal.
      Arsenal are looking to bring Jaidon Anthony back to the club from BournemouthCredit: Getty
      The 28-year-old Belgian World Cup ace is expected to be confirmed as their player within 24 hours after passing medical and agreeing personal terms with the Premier League leaders.
      Now the Daily Mail claims that they are looking to bring Anthony back to the Emirates as well before the transfer window closes.
      The 23-year-old spent a decade in the North London club’s academy before heading to Bournemouth in 2016.
      He was outstanding during last season’s promotion campaign campaign but has struggled for match action in the top-flight his term.
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      After eight goals and seven assists in the Championship, he has been restricted to just four starts in the league so far this campaign.
      Anthony’s contract also expires in June, meaning that the Cherries could be tempted to cash in on him now rather than risk losing him for nothing.
      And the Gunners are seemingly ready to swoop with this report stating that “his age and previous academy experience” with Arsenal makes them believe that he would be “a shrewd addition with potential for long-term growth”.
      But they face competition from a host of clubs from both home and abroad.
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      Leicester City are also monitoring Anthony’s situation as they weigh-up a move to help bolster their survival chances.
      Bundesliga clubs Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen are also keen.
      Gladbach are looking for a potential replacement for Chelsea transfer target Marcus Thuram.
      Meanwhile Leverkusen want someone to fill the void that will be left when on-loan Callum Hudson-Odoi returns to Stamford Bridge.
      Bournemouth will be loath to lose the starlet this month after slipping to 17th, a point above the drop zone, following a six-match losing run. More