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      Matt Doherty’s tweet from 2016 goes viral with Atletico Madrid fans after shock transfer from Tottenham

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      A TWEET posted by Matt Doherty in 2016 has gone viral.That’s as the Tottenham ace prepares to complete a shock loan move to Atletico Madrid.
      A near-seven year old tweet from Atletico Madrid-bound Matt Doherty has gone viralCredit: PA
      Doherty, 31, is on the verge of following in Kieran Trippier’s footsteps by swapping north London for the Wanda Metropolitano.
      The Republic of Ireland international has started just nine games this term.
      And Doherty was set to become Spurs’ third-choice wing-back following the imminent arrival of Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon.
      However, he is now set for a career reprieve after Atletico made a surprise loan bid – despite Diego Simeone supposedly not knowing who he is.
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      But Doherty won’t mind after securing a transfer to the club of his dreams.
      In 2016, and while still playing for Wolves, the right-back revealed he was a huge fan of Simeone’s Atletico side.
      Doherty even posted about his admiration for the capital club on Twitter.
      And with a transfer to Atletico now taking place, Doherty’s tweet from almost seven years ago has gone viral with fans of the Spanish giants.
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      Atleti fans were loving the ancient tweet… apart from Doherty’s spellingCredit: Twitter
      Doherty wrote: “Absolutely love watching Athletico Madrid play.”
      Atleti supporters reacted hilariously, with one saying: “Atletico, Matt. Not Athletico.”
      Another declared: “It seems that we won’t get on badly.”
      One laughed: “He loves watching Atletico when he defends. Ah Doherty I love it.”
      Another added: “You wrote it wrong but it’s the intention that counts.” More

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      Tottenham’s Pedro Porro transfer explained as it is revealed Sporting Lisbon star is joining on loan

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      PEDRO PORRO’S deal to Tottenham is a loan with an obligation to buy.Spurs are believed to be paying Sporting a loan fee of £4.4million with an obligation in of £37.3m.
      Pedro Porro will make his switch to Tottenham initially on loanCredit: Getty
      It is similar to the deal Spurs pulled off for World Cup-winning centre-back Cristian Romero from Juventus in 2021.
      The transfer for right-back Porro looked on the brink of collapsing before deadline day.
      His Portuguese club were reluctant to sanction the move until they were happy with the finances involved in the package.
      However, now that has been ironed out, Porro will undergo his medical ahead of the move.
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      And he WILL be able to play in Tottenham’s last-16 Champions League clash against AC Milan next month.
      That is despite the wing-back already featuring for Sporting Lisbon in the competition this season – playing against his new club Spurs.
      But due to Uefa’s registration rules, he will be eligible to turn out in the San Siro for Antonio Conte on Valentine’s Day.
      Manchester City expect to earn a tidy £10m windfall from Sporting Lisbon when Porro completes his permanent move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer.
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      When City sold Porro to Sporting for £11m last summer – although only £7m has been paid so far – they included a clause in the deal that entitled them to 30 per cent of the profit that the Portuguese club made from the full-back’s next move.
      And with the profit Sporting will make on Porro possibly rising to as much as £34m, City could get £10m of that.
      Sporting are closing in on a permanent deal for ex-Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin as a replacement for Porro.
      Porro’s arrival in North London made way for Matt Doherty to join Atletico Madrid while summer signing Djed Spence could go out on loan, if a deal can be done in time.
      The 22-year-old has been in talks with Ligue 1 side Rennes where he could team up with fellow Spurs bench-warmer Joe Rodon. More

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      Shock stats show Arsenal might have pulled off masterstroke with Jorginho transfer with midfielder BETTER than Caicedo

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      ARSENAL finally turned their back on Moises Caicedo and opted for a cut-price swoop for Jorginho instead – and it could prove a masterstroke.The Gunners saw bids of £60million and £70m rejected by Brighton as Caicedo, 21, failed to secure a move despite publicly begging to be sold.
      Jorginho has agreed a deal to join Arsenal on deadline dayCredit: Getty
      Thomas Partey could fight it out with Jorginho for a place in the Arsenal teamCredit: Getty
      And while Arsenal were reportedly lining up a third offer of £75m on deadline day, they have now agreed a deal with London rivals Chelsea to sign Jorginho, 31, for just £12m.
      He may not have been Mikel Arteta’s first choice, but the Italy international is a world-class operator who will push Granit Xhaka, 30, and Thomas Partey, 29, for a starting place.
      New stats have even revealed he could be a better option than both Partey and Caicedo.
      Since the start of the 2021-22 Premier League season, Jorginho has played seven games more than Partey and 21 more than Caicedo.
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      His penalty expertise has seen him register eight goals, more than his two counterparts have managed between them (Partey 4 and Caicedo 2).
      And the Italian also has two assists to his name – with neither Caicedo (2) or Partey (1) bettering that tally.
      But that’s only scratching the surface when it comes to Jorginho’s impressive numbers.
      Out of the three midfield maestros, he also completes the most passes per game, has the best pass completion rate and registers the most passes in the final third.
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      How Jorginho, Partey and Caicedo compare since the start of last season
      Moises Caicedo appears to have missed out on a move to Arsenal this monthCredit: Getty
      Jorginho dwarfs Partey and Caicedo when it comes to possessions won per game, while he also beats the Ghanaian when it comes to tackles and interceptions.
      In fact, there are only three statistical areas which show the ex-Chelsea man’s weaknesses.
      He comes up short in distance carried – an area which Partey beats him by an average of 14 metres.
      Jorginho, who is a decade older than Caicedo, is dribbled past more than the pair, and his duel success is also the lowest.
      But overall the figures are overwhelmingly in favour of the Euro 2020 winner.
      And his price tag also means Arsenal have saved themselves a large sum of money – particularly given Brighton were asking for £80m for Caicedo.
      Jorginho could make his debut for the Gunners away at Everton on Sunday.
      If he is not ready in time, his first game will then come at home to Brentford on February 11. More

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      Man City flop Kalvin Phillips wanted by three Premier League clubs on loan transfer including Everton

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      SEAN DYCHE is one of three managers to ask about taking Kalvin Phillips on loan – but Manchester City are refusing to do business.New Everton chief Dyche saw Phillips as the ideal midfield general to spearhead their survival fight, and hoped his lack of game time at the Etihad meant a deal could be struck.
      Kalvin Phillips has struggled for minutes since joining Man CityCredit: Getty
      Yet despite a nightmare first few months at Man City – injuries and fitness struggles have limited him to one start and seven cameos off the bench – Pep Guardiola said no-go.
      Rodri has nailed down the defensive midfield role and has made more starts than anyone at the club.
      But Guardiola believes Phillips, a £42million summer buy from Leeds, will have an important part to play in a hectic schedule when the Champions League returns.
      Leeds also asked about taking him back to Elland Road for the rest of the season, as did West Ham, who lost out to City when he moved in August.
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      Phillips is yet to start a Premier League game for City and has not registered a goal contribution in any of his eight appearances.
      After the World Cup, Guardiola accused the England midfielder of returning to the club overweight.
      He said: “He’s not injured – he arrived overweight.
      “I don’t know [why]. He didn’t arrive in the condition to do training sessions and to play.”
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      But less than a week later, the Spanish coach insisted Phillips was back in shape.
      Guardiola said: “He has the perfect body now – so sexy. We will see for the weekend.
      “He has spent the first part of the season out with surgery to arrive for the World Cup – and did everything to get to the World Cup.
      “It’s not just about just being fit you also have to understand what we want to do, the movements etc.
      “So that means, as quick as possible, because Rodri cannot play all the games, so as quick as possible he he will play.
      “But I’m happy that yesterday for example Kalvin trained really well and sooner or later he will play.” More

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      How Arsenal could line up with Jorginho in new formation after transfer from Chelsea – so which star will be dropped?

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      ARSENAL are preparing to welcome Jorginho into the fold as they continue their push for the Premier League title.The Gunners have reportedly agreed a £12million deal with Chelsea for the 31-year-old Italy international.
      Jorginho is set to become an Arsenal player on deadline dayCredit: Getty
      How Arsenal could line up with Jorginho in the team
      Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey have formed a superb partnershipCredit: Reuters
      His arrival gives Mikel Arteta some much-needed depth in the middle of the park.
      Up to now, Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka had very little behind them in terms of back-up.
      But Jorginho coming to the Emirates will provide some serious competition for places.
      And Arsenal fans will already be speculating about who could make way for the former Napoli man if he was to force himself into the starting XI.
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      Arteta has consistently played a 4-3-3 formation throughout the campaign so far.
      But Jorginho could switch things up a little, with the Arsenal boss potentially moving to more of a 4-2-3-1.
      And getting the Italian into the team would mean one of Xhaka or Partey dropping out.
      It is more likely to be Xhaka given Partey has become arguably Arsenal’s most important player.
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      That would be harsh on the Swiss midfielder given his superb form this season, but it would give Arteta a strong option off the bench.
      And he can afford to tinker with the side given the rest of his XI is so stable.
      A back five of Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, Gabriel, William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko is not expected to be broken up any time soon..
      And the front four of Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and Eddie Nketiah have been superb ever since Gabriel Jesus’ injury.
      Arsenal sit five points ahead of Man City with a game in hand.

      Next up for the league leaders is a trip to Everton – who will be hoping the arrival of Sean Dyche gives them a new lease of life.
      Arsenal then host Brentford, before a mouth-watering clash with title rivals Man City at the Emirates on February 15. More

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      Southampton close in on £26m transfer of Braga striker Vitinha after Prem strugglers meet release clause

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      SOUTHAMPTON have triggered the £26m release clause of Braga striker Vitinha.The 22-year-old has been in fine form in the Portugal top flight so far this season, scoring 13 goals in 27 games in all competitions.
      Southampton have activated Vitinha’s £26million release clauseCredit: Getty
      Vitinha has also shone in the Europa League for Braga, scoring four and assisting once in five matches despite crashing out of the group stages.
      And SunSport understands the goal-shy Saints are ready to splash the cash in order to bring the Portuguese Under-21 international to St Mary’s before Tuesday’s deadline.
      A bid has also been lodged for Lyon’s Moussa Dembele, who is out of contract in the summer, as a fall-back for the Vitinha deal.
      Dembele, the former Celtic and Fulham striker would likely cost no more than £3m, with this window being the last chance for the Ligue Un club to receive any sort of fee.
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      New Southampton boss Nathan Jones has been desperate to find a focal point up top to improve on their 17 goals in 20 Premier League games thus far.
      Che Adams is the top scorer in all competitions with just eight strikes, while Ward-Prowse has seven as Southampton sit bottom of the Prem.
      The Saints have strengthened with three signings this month including £12m Carlos Alcaraz.
      Mislav Orsic and James Bree have also arrived from Dinamo Zagreb and Luton Town respectively.
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      Meanwhile, Jones has ruled out Adams leaving, with the striker linked to Everton.
      Asked whether he would sanction a move, Jones said: “No, let’s be honest. That’s not going to happen.” More

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      Paris Saint-Germain ‘in talks with Chelsea’ over Hakim Ziyech deadline day loan transfer with option to buy

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are in talks to sign Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech, according to reports.The winger has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and could be allowed to leave on deadline day.
      PSG are in talks to sign Hakim Ziyech on loanCredit: Getty
      The arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix and Noni Madueke mean Ziyech’s game time could decline even further – he has started only four Prem games this season.
      PSG want to sign the Morroco international on loan, according to The Athletic.
      The two clubs are engaged in negotiations and the deal could include an option to make the move permanent.
      Three other Champions League teams are reportedly interested in Ziyech, 29, but time is running out.
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      Chelsea need to trim their squad as they are unable to register all of their January signings for the Champions League.
      And they have reportedly blocked a £40million approach for Conor Gallagher from Everton.

      Instead they could let Jorginho go to Arsenal – six months before his contract is due to expire.
      Chelsea are also keen to make another addition and have not given up on the signing of Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
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      They have bid a British-record £105m for the Argentina international, with the sum set to be paid in six instalments.
      A Chelsea bid worth £112m – £6m more than his £105m release clause – was turned down this month as it was structured to be paid in three £37.3m yearly instalments. More

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      Arsenal confident they will bag £75m Brighton star Caicedo.. but STILL plan to make move for West Ham’s Rice in summer

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      ARSENAL are still hoping to land a last-gasp deal for Moises Caicedo ahead of the transfer deadline.But whatever happens with the Brighton midfielder will not affect Arsenal’s plans to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice this summer.
      Arsenal are pushing to sign £75m Moises Caicedo from BrightonCredit: Getty
      That move will not put them off launching a swoop for Declan Rice in the summerCredit: Getty
      The Premier League leaders have been given the green light by owner Stan Kroenke to get the Caicedo deal over the line.
      That is even if it means paying a club-record fee.
      They have already had two bids rejected by Brighton owner Tony Bloom, who maintains that the 21-year-old Ecuador international is not for sale at any price.
      But they are ready to make one last bid to persuade the Seagulls to cash in and are willing to go as high as £75million.
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      Arsenal’s refusal to take ‘no’ for an answer suggests talks could go to the wire tonight after Caceido submitted an official transfer request at the weekend.
      The Gunners noted that Brighton have just signed a potential replacement after agreeing a £5.25m deal for the Swedish Under-21 star Yasin Ayani from AIK Solna.
      They also believe Seagulls boss Roberto De Zerbi is coming around to the idea of selling Caicedo after he said: “I’d like it if he can finish the season with us but we are ready to go forward without him.”
      Brighton are sixth in the Premier League and through to the FA Cup fifth round.
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      Caicedo is seen as a key figure to their hopes of qualifying for Europe for the first time in their history.
      He has been told to stay away until the window has closed.
      However, De Zerbi is happy to accommodate the player’s return to the team despite the club’s unhappiness with his behaviour. More