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      Marco Reus’ agent spotted at Old Trafford fuelling rumours Man Utd could sign out of contract Dortmund star

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      MARCO REUS’ representatives were at Old Trafford on Saturday – fuelling rumours of a potential move to Manchester United.Borussia Dortmund legend Reus, 33, is out of contract at the end of the season.
      Marco Reus’ representatives were reportedly at Old Trafford on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      They watched Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-1Credit: Getty
      He has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club.
      Reus’ agents Dirk Hebel and Darren Freeman watched the Red Devils beat neighbours City 2-1, according to the Daily Mail.
      The German attacker has been linked with both United and City in the past.
      And he is open to leaving Dortmund on a free transfer in the summer.
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      Saudi side Al-Nassr are reportedly hoping to lure Reus to the club to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Reus has spent over a decade with Dortmund, having joined the club back in 2012 from Borussia Monchengladbach.

      He has scored three goals and provided four assists in 12 games this season.
      His agent recently revealed that Reus was assessing his options with just a matter of months left on his current deal.
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      Hebel told BILD: “It is quite normal that other clubs are interested in a player like Marco, whose contract expires in six months.
      “Marco has always emphasised how much BVB is close to his heart, but also that he wants to continue playing football. So it’s only natural that we have to look at other options.”
      While Reus himself said on his future: “That’s what I have an agent for – to take care of these things.
      “Of course you look ahead. I still have half a year left on my contract, I have to think about it.
      “We will have talks and see in which direction it goes.
      “We’ll see what the future brings.” More

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      Newcastle looking to offload Ryan Fraser and Karl Darlow this month as Eddie Howe looks to get wages off books

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED have reportedly made two stars available for transfer as Eddie Howe looks to trim their wage bill.The Magpies are flying high and sit third in the Premier League after yesterday’s last-gasp win over Fulham.
      Ryan Fraser is reportedly available to leave Newcastle this monthCredit: Reuters
      The club are also looking to offload Karl Darlow before the window closesCredit: Getty
      Despite the wealth of the club’s Saudi owners, the club is wary of the top-flight’s Financial Fair Play rules and will not be splashing the cash this month.
      However, Howe wants to bring in a defensive midfielder before the end of the transfer window to bolster their push for Champions League football.
      He already has 27 senior players at Newcastle and is only able to register 25 of those for the second half of the campaign.
      Therefore in order to ease the wage bill and make room for a new addition they realise there must be outgoings.
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      The Athletic are reporting that Scottish international winger Ryan Fraser, 28, and goalkeeper Karl Darlow, 32, are the two they are hoping to offload.
      Fraser is allegedly viewed as Newcastle’s “most sellable asset” and he asked to leave during the summer.
      Both Southampton and Bournemouth were keen on him but the failure to sign a replacement wideman scuppered his hopes of departing.
      Fraser has only started three top-flight matches this term, with his last outing coming in October.
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      Howe is now reportedly “reluctant to risk him” for the remainder of this month in case he picks up an injury that jeopardises the prospect of a sale.
      It also adds that even though they would prefer a permanent transfer, they would also consider a loan deal.
      Meanwhile, Darlow is now one of five senior goalies on the books at St. James’ Park after Martin Dubravka returned from his loan at Manchester United and is free to leave too. More

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      Inside Mudryk’s £88m deal to join Chelsea including £20.5m to soldiers fighting Russia and friendly in Ukraine

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      THE INCREDIBLE details of Mykhailo Mudryk’s £88million move to Chelsea have been revealed.The Ukrainian winger officially sealed his transfer to Chelsea over the weekend after the Blues usurped their London rivals Arsenal.
      Chelsea officially unveiled Mykhaylo Mudryk as their new signing on SundayCredit: Getty
      Shakhtar Donetsk president Rinat Akhmetov has revealed the full details of the transferCredit: Getty
      He is giving £20.5m of the fee to Ukrainian soldiers to help them fight the invading Russian troopsCredit: Reuters
      Graham Potter’s team will play Shakhtar in a friendly in a ‘Ukrainian Donetsk’ tooCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old was at Stamford Bridge yesterday in a VIP box to watch his new teammates beat Crystal Palace 1-0.
      Chelsea confirmed the transfer in a statement and Mudryk has signed an incredible eight-and-a-half year deal.

      It is understood Chelsea will pay £62m up front, with up to £26m in performance-related add-ons, taking the potential total to an eye-watering £88m.
      Now Shakhtar president Rinat Akhmetov has provided full details of the transfer package, revealing the Premier League club have agreed to play them in a friendly in Donetsk as part of the deal.
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      And Akhmetov is also giving £20.5m of the transfer fee to Ukrainian soldiers to help them fight the invading Russian troops in their homeland.
      Akhmetov said: “FC Shakhtar has signed a final agreement with Chelsea FC and thus Ukrainian footballer Mykhaylo Mudryk will continue his career with the Blues in the strongest national championship, the English Premier League.
      “First and foremost, I want to thank the entire civilised world for helping Ukraine.
      “Today we are able to talk about Ukrainian football thanks to the Ukrainian army, the Ukrainian people, and the tremendous support of the entire civilised world. Only by joining efforts we will defeat the evil that has come to our homes.
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      “I have never made it a secret that my dream is to win European trophies. This means that players like Mudryk should be invited to our club, to our Ukrainian championship, and we should win European trophies with such players, rather than root for them, even when they play in the world’s top clubs. 
      “Unfortunately, it is impossible now, as Ukraine is fighting the horrendous and unjust war waged against us by the Russian Federation. But I am confident that we will win.
      “And we will play a friendly against Chelsea at Donbass Arena in a Ukrainian Donetsk.”
      Akhmetov added: “That is why I have made a decision to launch the Heart of Azovstal, a project designed to help Mariupol defenders and the families of fallen soldiers. Their acts of bravery are unparalleled in the modern history. 
      “I am allocating $25 million [£20.5m] today to help our soldiers, defenders, and their families. The money will be used to cover different needs — from providing medical and prosthetic treatment and psychological support to meeting specific requests. 
      “To ensure transparency, the project will have a professional independent team that will be in touch with the Azovstal defenders, their families, care providers, and volunteers.”
      After signing on the dotted line, Mudryk said: “I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
      “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
      “I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”
      Mudryk held a Ukrainian flag as he was officially unveiled on the pitch on Sunday – less than a year since Russian Roman Abramovich’s reign in charge ended after his country’s invasion of their neighbours in February 2022.
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      He announced his intention to sell Chelsea, the club he had owned since 2003, the following month following sanctions from the UK government.
      That led to Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital taking over and launching their big-spending spree on new signings.
      Mykhailo Mudryk wore a Ukrainian flag during his official presentation on the pitchCredit: Getty
      His arrival comes less than a year after Roman Abramovich was forced to sell ChelseaCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham make £12m Leandro Trossard transfer offer with Brighton winger having ‘huge fall out with Roberto De Zerbi’

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      TOTTENHAM have had a £12million bid for Leandro Trossard rejected by Brighton, according to reports.The Belgian is unsettled on the South Coast after falling out with boss Roberto De Zerbi.
      Leandro Trossard has scored seven goals this seasonCredit: Reuters
      Trossard, 28, has been frozen out by the Italian after reportedly being involved in a training ground bust up with a team-mate.
      And Spurs would like to profit on the situation by sealing a cut-price deal.
      According to The Athletic, the North Londoners launched a verbal £12million offer last week.
      The informal bid was turned down by Seagulls chiefs, with Tottenham yet to lodge another.
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      Trossard has just 18 months left on his contract at the Amex Stadium.
      Agent Josy Comhair revealed that communications between his client and De Zerbi have broken down and a January move will be “beneficial for both parties”.
      But the Brighton gaffer hasn’t ruled out a return to the fold for his skilful attacker.
      He said: “I want to be clear about Trossard. I’m sorry for the situation. I don’t think I’ve made a mistake with him. The people inside Brighton know very well the situation.
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      ‘I’m fine with myself and I’m ready to open the doors for him, because he’s a good guy and a very important player for us.
      “He changes the team, but he has to understand and to work with my attitude, in my way, because I am the coach, I decide the rules inside the dressing room, only this.
      “I’m honest, I’m very clear. When I want to say something I speak inside the family and our family is the dressing room.
      “I don’t want to speak about the communication of his agent, because I don’t know him, I know only Leo.
      “I’m ready to listen to him without a problem, because this situation is important.
      “It’s not a bad situation, it’s a great situation, because if he learns, if we improve our way, we can only improve, and to achieve our dreams there is only one way.
      “To be open to improve and ready to work hard, because we are Brighton, a team of medium level in this competition, so we have to think about the team more than ourselves.”
      Prior to being dropped, Trossard was enjoying a productive season – scoring seven goals and laying on three assists in 16 Prem outings.
      Brighton haven’t struggled for goals since dropping him, however, beating Everton 4-1 before swatting Liverpool aside 3-0.
      De Zerbi hasn’t ruled out bringing Trossard back into the foldCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi considering quitting club at end of season while on loan transfer at Bayer Leverkusen

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      CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI will reportedly consider quitting Chelsea in the summer following his season-long loan at Bayer Leverkusen.The 22-year-old came through the ranks at Cobham and has 126 appearances and a Champions League to his name.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi will decide his future in the summerCredit: Getty
      Highly rated Hudson-Odoi signed a five-year deal in 2019 after rejecting the opportunity to join Bayern Munich.
      But injury struggles as well as falling out of favour with previous coaches saw him fall down the pecking order, resulting in a loan move to German side Leverkusen.

      The move has been far from a success, with Hudson-Odoi playing just 15 times and scoring just once.
      And according to The Athletic, Hudson-Odoi could look for a new permanent home in the summer once he returns from Chelsea to jump-start his career.
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      The report states that Hudson-Odoi could be available for a bargain fee as he’ll be heading into the final 12 months of his contract.
      Chelsea will have to give him a contract extension or run the risk of losing him on a free transfer.
      In January 2024, Hudson-Odoi can negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs.
      If the player would like to stay in England, he’d have to wait until the end of June that year to strike a deal.
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      Whether Chelsea make Joao Felix’s loan move from Atletico Madrid permanent could also play a role in deciding Hudson-Odoi’s future.
      The player will not rush on his decision. More

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      Nottingham Forest beat Man Utd and Arsenal to £18m Danilo transfer as Palmeiras star becomes 24th signing of season

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have seen off competition from Manchester United, Arsenal and Barcelona to land Brazilian wonderkid Danilo.Steve Cooper is on the brink of pulling off an £18million coup to sign the 21-year-old Palmeiras defensive midfielder, who underwent a medical yesterday.
      Nottingham Forest have swooped to sign Brazilian Danilo Santos from PalmeirasCredit: Getty
      The move will see Danilo team up with his former Palmeiras teammate, and new Forest fans’ favourite, Gustavo Scarpa at the City Ground.
      He will become Forest’s 24th signing since they gained promotion to the Premier League in the summer.
      The youngster has attracted interest from Europe’s big hitters since he inspired Palmeiras to win back-to-back Copa Libertadores titles in 2020 and 2021.
      Forest will now turn their attention to trying to pull off their biggest statement signing of all, Roma’s Italian international forward Nicolo Zaniolo.
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      The 23-year-old has struggled at Jose Mourinho’s Europa Conference League winners lately, following an injury hit season.
      But Cooper is hopeful he can beat Spurs boss Antonio Conte to land the hugely talented former Inter Milan frontman, who has 11 caps for Italy and would cost around  £27m.
      The attacker arrived from Inter in 2018 and has gone on to make almost 100 Serie A appearances since.
      However, his status with Mourinho’s side is under huge scrutiny after he was recently jeered by his own supporters.
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      Fans turned on the Italian international during the 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over Genoa on Thursday.
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      Zaniolo is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.
      Talks have already taken place over an extension, but there has been “no progress” during the negotiations.
      And his performances and general attitude of late has allegedly “irritated” Roma’s top brass.
      He was originally valued at around £44m by Roma, but with his contract dwindling, that is said to have dropped significantly.
      Zaniolo, whose goal clinched the Europa Conference League crown last season, has scored two and provided three assists in his 17 appearances this term. More

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      Chelsea are already willing to listen to Raheem Sterling transfer offers despite England winger only joining last summer

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      CHELSEA are already willing to listen to offers for Raheem Sterling despite the England start only joining last summer, it’s claimed.Sterling, 28, joined the Blues from serial Premier League winners Manchester City for £50million.
      Chelsea are open to selling SterlingCredit: Getty
      The Three Lions international penned a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge, which would keep him at the club until the summer of 2027.
      However, like his Chelsea team-mates, Sterling has been shy in front of goal.
      He has just four league goals to his name in 15 outings this term.
      And according to Football Insider, Chelsea are willing to let Sterling leave especially after snapping up Mykhailo Mudryk from under the nose of Arsenal.
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      The 22-year-old wonderkid signed an eight-and-a-half-year deal following an £88m transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      Mudryk was presented to the Stamford Bridge crowd on Sunday at half-time.

      Ukrainian Mudryk could get started before Sterling comes back from injury too, which could dent his chances of regaining a starting spot.
      Boss Graham Potter said on the January signing: “He’s exciting, one-versus-one, can threaten the goal. I think our supporters already like him.
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      “I’m the head coach and as you know, I’ve had enough to worry about and what is right for the club.
      “If I’m here for the length of his contract, I’ll be happy.” More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal in Luiz Henrique transfer fight as Erik ten Hag targets 22-year-old Real Betis winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are reportedly set to lock horns in a transfer battle for Real Betis star Luiz Henrique.The winger, 22, has caught the eye with his impressive displays in both LaLiga and the Europa League this term.
      Real Betis star Luiz Henrique is on Man Utd and Arsenal’s radarsCredit: Rex
      The Brazilian has scored three goals and produced five assists so far and is now attracting attention from the Premier League.
      His standout moment of the campaign came last Thursday when he shone for Betis against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals.
      Henrique provided both assists in the 2-2 draw before he and his teammates suffered penalty shootout heartache.
      ABC Sevilla are now claiming that both United boss Erik ten Hag and Gunners manager Mikel Arteta have been monitoring his performances.
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      They state the English clubs have sent scouts to watch Henrique in action this season on several occasions.
      However, it also adds that a switch during the January transfer window seems unlikely.
      United have already added Wout Weghorst to their forward line and are not expected to do any further business until the summer.
      But Premier League leaders Arsenal are desperately looking for reinforcements.
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      Chelsea beat them to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk and new reports state that their alternative target Raphinha has snubbed them to stay at Barcelona.
      Henrique came through the ranks at Fluminense in his homeland before going on to play 118 times for them, scoring 14 times and grabbing 13 assists.
      He only moved to Betis last summer and is under contract there until 2028. More