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      Arsenal ‘revive Raphinha transfer interest after Chelsea hijack Mudryk deal – but Barcelona name eye-watering price’

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      ARSENAL are interested in signing Barcelona star Raphinha, according to reports.The development comes after Chelsea beat the Gunners to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Arsenal want to sign Barcelona winger RaphinhaCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have missed out on Mykhailo Mudryk to ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners had multiple bids for Mudryk rejected before Chelsea agreed a £97million bid with Shakhtar Donetsk for the winger.
      Now Arsenal have turned their attention to Raphinha after previously showing an interest in the Brazilian while he was at Leeds, report Sport Italia.
      Barcelona won the race for his signature in the summer, sealing a £57m deal.
      But according to Sport the Spanish giants are demanding £88m to let him leave, despite him scoring only two goals in 18 LaLiga games.
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      Arsenal are believed to have submitted an inquiry to Barcelona about Raphinha’s availability.
      The Gunners are yet to make a bid for the 26-year-old but that could change after missing out on Mudryk.
      Raphinha has struggled to re-create his Leeds form at the Nou Camp and risks being sold if he does not turn around his form.
      Manager Xavi and the rest of his backroom stuff are thought to be getting “impatient” with the South American as they “expect much more from him”.
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      Ousmane Dembele has made the right flank position his own ahead of Raphinha.
      And there is a danger Ansu Fati could also leapfrog the ex-Leeds playmaker if his performances do not improve. More

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      Chelsea ‘fail in shock loan transfer bid for Michail Antonio after turning to West Ham striker to solve injury crisis’

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      CHELSEA had an offer for Michail Antonio rejected by West Ham, according to reports.The Blues are in the midst of an injury crisis with Armando Broja, Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic out of action – while new loan signing Joao Felix is suspended for three games.
      Chelsea enquired about signing Michail Antonio on loanCredit: Getty
      That led Chelsea to enquire about signing Antonio on loan but the Hammers rejected their approach, according to The Guardian.
      The report adds that West Ham are unwilling to let the striker leave on loan, though they are open to a permanent sale amid interest from Wolves.
      Antonio has scored just two goals in 18 Premier League games this season – though one of those did come in a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
      He has lost his place in the side to summer signing Gianluca Scamacca and Antonio revealed he was not happy with his game time.
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      The 32-year-old said last month: “No, I’ve not been happy [with game time] I’m someone who wants to play games.
      “That’s something that’s driven me to where I am now. I’m not really about the rotation type of thing — if I’m fit, I want to play. It’s the gaffer’s decision on what he wants to do, but I’m always going to let him know that I want to play.
      “Through my whole career, there’s always been competition, someone that wants to take your shirt. Right now, [Scamacca’s] got the shirt. It’s my turn to try to improve and work on what I need to work on to get my shirt back.”
      Chelsea turned their attention to winger Mykhailo Mudryk and are close to sealing a £97million deal.
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      The Ukrainian is said to have agreed terms on a seven-year deal despite dropping several hints he wanted to join Arsenal.
      The Blues also want to sign PSV Eindhoven star Noni Madueke and have submitted a £27m bid for the winger. More

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      Chelsea ‘launch £27m Noni Madueke transfer bid’ as they look to unite PSV Eindhoven winger with Mykhailo Mudryk

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      CHELSEA have made PSV Eindhoven an offer to sign winger Noni Madueke, according to reports.Talks began earlier this week with the Dutch club informing Chelsea Madueke is not for sale.
      Chelsea have bid £27million to sign Noni MaduekeCredit: Getty
      But that has not deterred Chelsea from making a bid worth £27million, report ESPN, hours before the Blues officially announced the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk on an eight-and-a-half year deal..
      Graham Potter is believed to be a big fan of Madueke and first registered an interest in the wonderkid while he was at Brighton.
      Chelsea technical director Christopher Vivell also tried to sign the former Tottenham youngster while he worked for RB Leipzig.
      PSV are reluctant to let the 20-year-old leave after selling prized asset Cody Gakpo to Liverpool earlier this month for £37m.
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      Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is hoping to hold onto Madueke but accepts he might leave this month.
      He said: “I know of the interest in Noni.
      “I’d rather not have that, but it’s not something I decide. The fact that there’s a lot of interest in him is of course due to his quality and his performances. But I do find it worrying.
      “We will certainly do everything we can [to keep him.] But you also know that things can change real quick if the interest heats up.
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      “As a club, you’ve got to be ready and have replacements lined up because if he leaves it would mean that we lose another player this winter.
      “I’ve already indicated earlier what my wish was: that no player would leave in the winter break. That also applied to Gakpo and that applies to every player. As a coach, you just want to keep your best players, that’s clear.
      “But there can also be situations like with Cody [Gakpo], where a certain type of club comes with a certain offer. Then it might be that it’s no longer possible to stop the deal from taking place. I hope that’s not going to be the scenario this time, but I can not exclude it.” More

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      Chelsea all but confirm £97m Mykhailo Mudryk transfer with bizarre Instagram hint after gazumping Arsenal

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      CHELSEA can’t contain their glee over beating Arsenal to £97million Mykhail Mudryko – judging by their odd behaviour on Instagram.The Blues are already following the Shakhtar Donetsk winger and urged fans to “show him some love” – even though his arrival is not yet official.
      Chelsea’s Instagram post about Mudryk appeared brazen
      Chelsea gave a massive nod to suggest they’ve won the race for Mykhailo Mudryk by adding his handle to their bio
      Arsenal thought they had the Ukraine international in the bag but were hoping his club would reduce their sky-high demands.
      Mudryk, 22, had even regularly teased a moved to the Emirates himself on social media.
      But Chelsea gazumped them at the last minute with a stunning £97million offer to take their jaw-dropping January spending past £150m.
      And they were quick to rub it in to their London rivals, by adding the winger’s Instagram handle to their official page’s bio – even though the deal is not yet official.
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      They then urged fans to get involved as they posted a picture of their incoming star roaring with delight, alongside the words: “Drop @mmudryk10 a message to show some love!”
      That plea, though, sparked a hostile reaction from many followers.
      One replied: “Chelsea is embarrassing right now, We all know he wants to go to Arsenal we’re even putting him on our bio trying to get him to sign w/us is absolutely low.
      “If you don’t want to join us we must not sign you no matter the talent. this is not the Chelsea I know.”
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      Another said: “This club ruins young talent like no other.”
      A third fan was even more brutal: “Feel bad for him. He deserves better than coming here and lose every week.”
      And how about this for pessimism? “I wish you the best of luck with no European football next season. Yet another career ruined. Come on you Blues.”
      But of course some supporters did rally round as they anticipate soon watching one of Europe’s most exciting talents.
      One wrote: “Admin on fire tonight . We are Chelsea Football Club.”
      Mudryk is said to have accepted a seven-and-a-half year contract at Stamford Bridge, despite previously stating his preference was Arsenal.
      The Gunners agreed personal terms but are understood to have bowed out of the bidding war after having two offers rejected.
      It means Mudryk will follow in £35m centre-back Benoit Badiashile, £10m striker David Datro Fofana and wideman Joao Felix, whose half-season loan from Atletico Madrid is also costing the Blues £10m. More

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      Crystal Palace to launch new transfer bid for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher as England midfielder drops down pecking order

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      CRYSTAL PALACE will make one final bid for Conor Gallagher before January’s window shuts.Eagles boss Patrick Vieira wants his former loan star back.
      Crystal Palace are pushing to sign GallagherCredit: Getty
      And Palace’s money men would find the funds to sign the fan favourite from Chelsea.
      The England midfielder, 22, has been shunted round the Blues side in different positions since he went back to Stamford Bridge last summer.
      And he may go further down the pecking order soon as Graham Potter searches for more reinforcements.
      Gallagher is still committed to making it at his boyhood club and that may be the biggest obstacle to progress for Palace.
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      Vieira wants an extra midfielder and if Gallagher says no then he may have to go elsewhere and that door closes.
      Palace are also sweating on their chances of re-signing long-term target Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Manchester United can now ask for a fee after the right-back’s recent run in the side raised his profile.
      The Eagles were counting on a loan move until that development but it would be a stretch to buy him now and match his Old Trafford wages.
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      And another Palace target Danny Ings is ready to tough it out at Aston Villa until the end of the season.
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      The striker, 30, is also wanted by Everton but a loan request has been rebuffed with a sale a possibility.
      And the experienced star is happy to give it a go at Villa Park under still relatively new boss Unai Emery and then see what happens in the summer.
      Villa could move other players out for the right price, with left-back Lucas Digne’s place now under threat by the signing of Real Betis’ Alex Moreno. More

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      Man Utd look set to keep Aaron Wan-Bissaka this month with Crystal Palace unable to pay raised transfer fee

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      CRYSTAL PALACE fear they will be priced out of re-signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United.The Eagles were interested in bringing him back to Selhurst Park after he had become a fringe player at Old Trafford.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka has become a regular in the last few gamesCredit: Getty
      However, in recent weeks the defender has managed to earn his spot in Erik ten Hag’s side.
      Wan-Bissaka was part of the Manchester United side that managed to overcome cross-city rivals Manchester City on Saturday.
      And Selhurst Park chiefs are now concerned United will be less willing to let him go.
      The Eagles were counting on a loan move until that development.
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      But United will now demand a fee to part with the right-back as his recent form raising his profile in the squad.
      And it would be a stretch for Palace to buy him and match his Old Trafford wages.
      The Eagles are also interested in trying for former loan star Conor Gallagher from Chelsea one more time.
      Boss Patrick Vieira wants his former loan star back and Palace’s money men would find the funds to sign the fan favourite.
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      The England midfielder, 22, has been shunted around the Blues side in different positions since he went back to Stamford Bridge last summer.
      And may go further down the pecking order soon as Graham Potter searches for more reinforcements.
      However, Gallagher is still committed to making it at his boyhood club and that may be the biggest obstacle to progress for Palace.
      Vieira wants an extra midfielder and if Gallagher says no then he may have to go elsewhere and that door closes. More

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      Tottenham lining up £20m transfer for Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie on top of move for fellow defender Pedro Porro

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      TOTTENHAM are weighing up a £20m January move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.And Spurs are set for talks with Sporting Lisbon this week to try to thrash out a deal for right back Pedro Porro.
      Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie shone for Ecuador in the World Cup and is now on the wishlist of Tottenham boss Antonio ConteCredit: Getty
      Porto want much more than the first offer of £27m Spurs made for Pedro Porro, who has been capped once by SpainCredit: Getty
      Tottenham boss Spurs boss Antonio Conte has made a new left-sided centre-back one of his main priorities and is among the many admirers of Ecuador international Hincapie.
      The 21-year-old caught the eye at the World Cup in Qatar and is on the radar of a number of clubs following impressive performances for Leverkusen since his arrival in Germany in 2021.
      The Bundesliga side, managed by former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso, failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League and would consider selling.
      Spurs could be persuaded to buy Hincapie this month but then loan him back to Leverkusen for the remainder of the season.
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      Tottenham’s interest in Porro is further down the line.
      But the price for the Spanish defender remains a sticking point.
      Sporting want a lot more than the initial £27m Spurs are prepared to pay.
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      But the Premier League side hope that the offer of one or more players on loan, as well as significant add-on clauses, will persuade the Portuguese club to come to an agreement.
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      Porto winger Marcus Edwards, 24, has also been linked with Spurs.
      But the former England Under-20 star, who was in Tottenham’s academy from 2015-2019, reportedly has a £52m buy-out clause More

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      Southampton ready for ANOTHER transfer raid on two Man City kids – and could even poach their academy boss too

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      SOUTHAMPTON are plotting yet another big money summer raid on Manchester City’s Academy stars.Saints want midfielder Kian Breckin, 19, and 18-year-old winger Portuguese Carlos Borges, both of whom have been tipped for big futures.
      Southampton are interested in Manchester City youngster Kian BreckinCredit: Getty
      Carlos Borges is also wanted by SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      City banked £40million when Southampton signed starlets Romeo Lavia, Gavin Bazunu and Sam Edozie last year, with buyback clauses included in all three deals.
      Etihad Academy director Jason Wilcox could also head to St Mary’s, as he is presently weighing up a lucrative offer to become Director of Football.
      Breckin and Borges signed their first professional contracts last year and have played starring roles for City’s kids at the top of Premier League 2.
      City wouldn’t let them go for peanuts, but are increasingly open to giving their youth products a quicker first-team pathway.
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      Yet that is dependent on retaining the option to buy them back at an agreed figure in the future.
      Southampton were also keen on teenage striker Liam Delap, 19, who was on loan at Stoke, after failing with a £20m-plus offer last year, but he has joined Preston for the rest of the season.
      The south coast club have continued with the transfer plan that they established in the summer despite the removal of manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.
      The Austrian was replaced by Luton Town boss Nathan Jones.
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      Jones has had a mixed time since taking over at St Mary’s Stadium.
      After a dismal start that saw the Saints fall to bottom of the table, success is starting to be found.
      The club are into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after beating Manchester City.
      And in the league, they are on the up after beating Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park. More