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      Arsenal eyeing Everton midfielder Onana and Sociedad’s Zubimendi in £100m transfer raid after ‘concerning’ Elneny injury

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      MIKEL ARTETA has confirmed that Arsenal are still in the market for another midfielder before the transfer window closes.The Premier League leaders have already spent £48million this month on Leandro Trossard and Jakub Kiwior.
      Mohamed Elneny has picked up a knee injuryCredit: Getty
      Manager Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to sign more cover in the midfieldCredit: AFP
      Everton star Amadou Onana is one potential option for the GunnersCredit: Getty
      But now Arteta wants to add another holding midfield player before Tuesday’s deadline amid concerns that Mohamed Elneny could have played his last game for the club.
      With just five days left to complete any further business, Everton’s Amadou Onana and Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi are on Arsenal’s radar.
      And the need for reinforcements has been intensified by Elneny’s knee injury, which is feared to be far worse than initially suspected.
      The 30-year-old Egypt international is in the last year of his Emirates contract, although the club has the option of extending it by further 12 months.
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      And there are concerns Elneny could be sidelined for the rest of the season by the injury which he suffered in training two weeks ago.
      Arteta admitted: “Mo has had some issues with his knee that we are assessing and we will have to see how he evolves in the next couple of days.
      “There are concerns about the injury because he’s a player who never complains about anything.
      “We need more cover in midfield but it’s pretty complicated to do that in this market.
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      “But if there’s anyone available who can make us better we will look at it.”
      Arsenal have already rejected Monaco’s request to take Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan for the rest of the season as he is currently their only available midfield cover for Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey.
      But neither Onana nor Zubimendi will come cheaply, with both players currently valued at around £50million by their clubs.
      Matin Zubimendi is valued at £50million by Real SociedadCredit: Getty More

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      Ian Wright says Man Utd signing Kane is a ‘no brainer’ as he urges club to offer £60m plus star for England captain

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      ARSENAL legend Ian Wright says Manchester United signing Tottenham star Harry Kane is a “no-brainer” and should offer a once highly-rated player as a sweetener.A centre forward is high on Man Utd’s summer wishlist following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      United hold an interest in Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      Ian Wright has urged United to pursue a deal for KaneCredit: PA
      And reports suggest Ten Hag will go all out to land Tottenham and England sensation Kane.
      The Three Lions skipper equalled Jimmy Greaves’ Spurs tally of 266 goals for the North London side with the winner at Fulham.
      And despite suggestions Kane may make a U-turn and sign a new contract, United have been urged by Arsenal legend Wright to push forward and pursue a deal AND include a player as a sweetener.
      Wright said on Wrighty’s House: “If Man Utd came now, [for] Harry Kane with a year left, let’s say they put £60m on the table and we’ll throw in someone, Martial, whatever… it’s a very good deal.
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      “If Man Utd have got any serious thinking about what we need to do next, it’s a No9.
      “It seems like a no-brainer that Harry Kane is the person [they should sign]. He takes them somewhere else.”
      Wright believes that despite the possibility of Kane leaving Tottenham trophyless, fans will wish the 29-year-old well.
      Wright added: “Spurs fans will say ‘you know what, good luck Harry’.”
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      Ian Wright says United could offer cash plus Anthony Martial for Harry KaneCredit: PA
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      United have brought in Wout Weghorst to temporarily fill the gap left by Ronaldo.
      However, the on-loan star has struggled to make an impact for the Red Devils.
      Wright says the difference between Arsenal and Man Utd in Sunday’s 3-2 win for Mikel Arteta’s men was the strikers.
      He said: “One of the main differences was Eddie Nketiah, a No9. 
      “That’s what Man Utd didn’t have, because they had [Wout] Weghorst up there but he wasn’t a threat if we’re going to be totally honest, he was not a threat. 
      “When you’re looking at Man Utd’s trajectory at the minute and where they’re moving, Harry Kane for three years, 
      “I think Man Utd would definitely be doing something because Man Utd are not a million miles away with what ten Hag’s doing.”
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      Chelsea want to sell Ziyech to Roma and not rival Prem clubs in transfer blow to Tottenham and Newcastle

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      CHELSEA would prefer to offload unsettled Hakim Ziyech to Roma rather than a rival Premier League club.The Italians want the Moroccan winger but need to sell midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo first to raise funds for a £25million deal.
      Hakim Ziyech could be on his way to Roma in the transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Tottenham and Newcastle have also been linked with Ziyech, 29, who looks set to leave Chelsea this window to end a frustrating two-and-a-half years in English football.
      But the Blues seem prepared to give Roma time to secure the money instead of selling to the highest bidder.
      The transfer window in Italy closes next Tuesday – the same day as in England – but four hours earlier at 7pm UK time.
      Ziyech is keen to move to Italy for a fresh start.
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      He has found himself out of favour with a number of Chelsea managers.
      He was signed by Frank Lampard in July 2020 but tumbled down the pecking order under his successor Thomas Tuchel.
      Wideman Ziyech has not found the going any easier under current head coach Graham Potter.
      That is despite enjoying a starring role for his country at the World Cup last year.
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      Morocco reached the semi-finals then lost the third-place play-off to Croatia in Qatar.
      Fourth is the highest achievement by any African nation at the tournament.
      Ziyech played all of Chelsea’s last game, away at Liverpool, last weekend but only because of the huge injury list.
      He has a contract until 2025 but both parties are keen on a clean break.  More

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      Brighton bid for Man Utd target Haidara opening the door for Chelsea and Arsenal to battle it out for Caicedo

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      BRIGHTON are reportedly trying to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara.And the Mali international’s possible arrival at the Amex Stadium could allow Moises Caicedo to join Arsenal or Chelsea.
      Amadou Haidara has attracted interest from Man Utd and LiverpoolCredit: Rex
      Moises Caicedo has been sensational for Brighton so far this seasonCredit: Reuters
      Haidara, 24, who signed for Leipzig from RB Salzburg in 2019, has contributed 12 goals and eight assists in 133 appearances for the German side.
      According to The Independent, Brighton have seen an offer for the midfielder rejected by the Bundesliga outfit.
      It is understood that Leipzig do not want to sell in January as they believe it would be a struggle to find a replacement.
      Leipzig are currently just four points off Bayern Munich at the top of the table.
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      But Haidara’s failure to secure a move in January may only postpone his exit as he has a clause in his contract which will allow him to leave in the summer.
      Man Utd and Newcastle have previously been interested in him.
      But if Brighton can secure his services, that may free up Seagulls man Caicedo to depart the club.
      The Ecuadorian, 21, has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Chelsea.
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      He could yet join former team-mate Leandro Trossard at the Emirates, or Marc Cucurella at Stamford Bridge.
      But Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi is determined to keep his midfield maestro.
      Speaking earlier this month, 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. Next summer, for him, is better to change team.” More

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      Tottenham confident of completing Pedro Porro transfer in days with £40m deal with Sporting close to being agreed

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      TOTTENHAM are growing increasingly confident of completing a £40million deal for Sporting Lisbon defender Pedro Porro in the next few days.Spurs boss Antonio Conte has been on the look-out for a right wing-back to fit his system since the summer, and Porro, 23, is their main target.
      Tottenham hope to wrap up a deal for Porro on WednesdayCredit: Getty
      An offer of £32.5m has already been rejected this month, with Portuguese side Sporting remaining stubborn over the player’s £40m release clause.
      But SunSport understands that following talks between both clubs over the past two days, an agreement is close to being reached to meet that figure this window.
      The £40m deal would include add-ons and bonuses – as Spurs chairman Daniel Levy continues to spend big in order to prove to Conte he can build him a title-challenging squad.
      Once on the books at Manchester City, Porro has made almost 100 appearances in all competitions since joining Sporting on loan in 2020.
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      Should the deal go through, City would benefit with a 30 per cent sell-on clause, having left Manchester permanently in May 2022 for £7.2m.
      The Spain international is expected to be thrown straight into the starting XI to kick-start Tottenham’s season, replacing the likes of Matt Doherty and Emerson Royal.
      The signing would see the north London club’s spending over the course of this season surpass £200m, having spent £170m on seven players in the summer.
      Back on October, Conte said: “We know this situation with the club and the club knows very well we need time and patience, to try to go step by step.
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      “I spoke about the transfer market, that we needed more transfer markets to reach a good level.
      “We know this. At the same time, we want to be competitive, to try to do everything.”
      Despite winning just two of their last six Premier League outings, Spurs are still competing in the FA Cup and Champions League – as well as remaining three points off the top four. More

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      AC Milan prepare loan transfer offer for Saint-Maximin with frustrated Newcastle ace having not started since August

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      AC MILAN are preparing a loan move for out of favour Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin, according to reports.The 25-year-old is a fan favourite at St James’ Park.
      Milan would like to sign Saint-Maximin on loan with an option to buyCredit: Getty
      However, he has found game time hard to come by this season, only playing 631 minutes of football.
      In fact, his last Premier League start for the Toon came all the way back in August.
      According to Foot Mercato, AC Milan are keen on taking the Frenchman on loan for the remainder of the season.
      An option to buy Saint-Maximin would also be included in the deal.
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      Newcastle’s pursuit of long-time target Anthony Gordon could play a part in Saint-Maximin’s future.
      The Magpies are looking to bolster Eddie Howe’s squad, who are sat third in the Prem at the halfway point.
      Milan are also keen on an attacker currently playing his trade in Italy.
      Nicolo Zaniolo wants out at Roma and Milan are said to be in discussions over the potential signing.
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      Italian champions Milan are second in the Serie A – but a massive 12 points behind league leaders Napoli, who appear to be running away with this year’s title.
      There’s also just three points between second and sixth, which could see Milan fall down the table.
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      Brighton eye Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in January transfer – but only if Liverpool let him leave for FREE

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      LIVERPOOL star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could reportedly leave the club before the end of January, but only if he is let go for FREE.The 29-year-old has appeared just 10 times for Liverpool this season, with these boasting a measly 449 minutes of action.
      Brighton are among the club’s interested in signing Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainCredit: AP
      The 29-year-old is out of contract in the summerCredit: Rex
      Despite his lack of minutes, the former Arsenal star’s talents remain desired around the Premier League provided he can stay fit.
      His contract runs outat the end of the season, and clubs are queueing up to try and coax him into a deal to join them.
      High-flying Brighton are among them – following the sale of Leandro Trossard to Arsenal – and are so keen they are even willing to strike a deal this month.
      However, any deal will rest on whether Liverpool will allow “Ox” to leave for free.
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      According to the Daily Mail, the interested clubs are optimistic that Liverpool will let him leave this month without demanding a fee.
      With him on £120,000 per week, Liverpool would be keen to allow him to leave considering his playing time is set to be drastically reduced.
      The Reds have signed Cody Gakpo in the window, and will soon have the likes of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz returning from injury.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain signed for Liverpool from Arsenal in 2017 for £35million.
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      Following a bright start to his career at Anfield, injuries have limited both game time and form.
      This has resulted in him playing just 143 games for the club in all competitions. More

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      Tottenham wanted me to GET RID of Harry Kane says ex-manager Tim Sherwood as he reveals star’s best attribute

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      TOTTENHAM wanted to get rid of Harry Kane before he made his Premier League debut, according to former manager Tim Sherwood.The England captain, 29, moved level with Jimmy Greaves as Spurs’ all-time leading scorer on Monday night as he bagged his 266th goal for the club in their 1-0 win over Fulham.
      Harry Kane equalled Jimmy Greaves’ goalscoring record for Spurs on MondayCredit: Getty
      Tim Sherwood claims Spurs wanted to get rid of Kane while he was managerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He also moved to 199 Premier League goals, nine behind Wayne Rooney and 61 shy of Alan Shearer’s record.
      But before his devastating prowess in front of goal became Tottenham’s most valuable asset, he was struggling out on loan at the likes of Norwich and Leicester.
      And Sherwood, who handed Kane his first Premier League start for Spurs in April 2014, has revealed the club wanted to move him on.
      But he insists he had belief in the striker’s ability and was a driving force in keeping him at White Hart Lane.
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      Speaking in his column for The Mail, he said: “Every manager that took Harry on loan said he wouldn’t make it. There wasn’t one who said he would.
      “If they tell you different, they’re lying. I’m not knocking that. It was their opinion at the time.
      But I never judged Harry when he was away from Tottenham. I thought it was the best for his development – to play competitive football.
      “I’d go watch him. At Millwall in 2012, there was an intense atmosphere. But that was exactly what he needed. For him to keep putting that shirt on when he hadn’t scored, only to end up being named Millwall’s Young Player of the Year, showed the character of the boy.
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      “When Harry came back to Tottenham after a series of loans, I advised him not to accept any more offers and to stick around and fight for his place.
      “The manager previous to me, Andre Villas-Boas, had no intention of putting him in.
      “Franco Baldini was sporting director and he wrote off Harry, saying he wasn’t good enough for the Premier League. Tottenham wanted me to get rid of him.
      “There were clubs who wanted Harry. But I wouldn’t do that. I wasn’t listening. I was saying: ‘The boy is good enough.’
      “I was told I was ‘biased’ towards the younger players. I wasn’t. I just wanted to win and Harry was best equipped to do that for me.”
      Kane scored on his Premier League debut in a 5-1 win over Sunderland and went on to bag two more league goals before the end of the 2013/14 season.
      Since then, he has scored 24 goals or more in all competitions for eight successive campaigns.
      And Sherwood pinpointed Kane’s work rate as his best attribute.
      He added: “I hate ‘natural talent’. There’s no such thing as a ‘natural’ footballer.
      “It takes hard work, and no one typifies that more than this boy. Harry worked hard. He still works hard.”
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      Kane will look to move out on his own as Spurs’ all-time top scorer when they travel to face Preston in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday.
      He will also see the competition as an opportunity to win a first major trophy of his career.
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