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      Everton have ‘serious look’ at Timothy Weah transfer with USA’S Lille winger targeted over £13.25m deal

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      EVERTON are interested in signing Lille forward Timothy Weah, according to reports.The USA international caught the eye at the World Cup with an impressive finish in the 1-1 draw with Wales.
      Everton could make a move for Timothy Weah this monthCredit: Reuters
      But he has struggled for form in front of goal in Ligue 1 this season, with zero goals in ten games.
      Despite that, Frank Lampard is seriously considering a move for Weah, according to L’Equipe.
      There are several clubs linked with the 22-year-old, who missed the early part of the season with a foot injury.
      L’Equipe’s report suggests there could be a Premier League transfer battle with Fulham and Brighton also monitoring Weah’s situation.
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      LaLiga outfit Sevilla are also taking a look at the forward who could reportedly cost around £13.25million.
      Weah began his career at Paris Saint-Germain but failed to make an appearance for the club after progressing through the youth ranks.
      He enjoyed a loan spell at Celtic scoring four goals in 18 appearances but he has never been prolific in front of goal.
      In fact, Weah has scored only eight goals in 85 games for Lille, though he often operates as a winger for the French side.
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      Everton are keen to add goals to their attack this month having also entered the race to sign Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma.
      He netted 16 goals in 34 appearances in La Liga and the Champions League last season but he is also attracting interest from Aston Villa. More

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      Wolves in talks over Pablo Sarabia transfer with PSG star only having 18 months left on contract

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      WOLVES are in talks to sign Pablo Sarabia from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.The Molineux club are keen to strengthen their ranks, having endured a poor first half of the campaign.
      Pablo Sarabia has made 98 appearances for Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Getty
      Former boss Bruno Lage was sacked in early October, with Steve Davis subsequently taking charge of eight matches as caretaker.
      After weeks of trying Wolves finally got their man, as they appointed Lopetegui just prior to the World Cup.
      And the former Spain and Real Madrid coach is already using his vast network of contacts and experience to attract fresh talent to Wolves.
      According to The Athletic, Lopetegui’s side have entered negotiations to sign Sarabia this month.
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      It’s not yet known whether they are hunting a permanent deal, or merely a loan with possible obligation to buy.
      Sarabia, 30, has just 18 months remaining on his contract at Parc des Princes.
      Therefore, PSG are not expected to demand a large fee.
      Lopetegui, 56, picked Sarabia as his captain as he coached Spain to Under-19 Euros glory in 2011.
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      He was also at the helm of Sevilla when Sarabia was granted his move to PSG in 2019.
      Winger Sarabia has gone on to make 98 appearances for the French giants, scoring 22 times and laying on 12 assists.
      Following the arrival of Lionel Messi in the summer of 2021, however, he was deemed surplus to requirements, being loaned to Sporting Lisbon.
      Following 21 goals and silverware with the Portuguese side he returned to the fold at PSG this season, making 19 appearances under Christophe Galtier.
      But he could quit for more regular playing time at Molineux.
      Lopetegui has quickly moved to bolster his front line, signing Matheus Cunha on loan from Atletico Madrid on Christmas Day.
      And his side are also claimed to be in talks with Nice to sign former Southampton and Fulham midfielder Mario Lemina.
      Julen Lopetegui is keen to further bolster his Wolves squadCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool suffer new blow with World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat set to snub transfer in favour of Atletico Madrid move

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      LIVERPOOL target Sofyan Amrabat wants to join Atletico Madrid, according to reports.The Moroccan played an integral role during his side’s amazing run at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Sofyan Amrabat starred at the World Cup for MoroccoCredit: Getty
      With Fiorentina star Amrabat a key cog in the heart of midfield, Morocco became the first African side ever to reach a World Cup semi-final.
      His superb performances in the Middle East attracted plenty of interest, with Liverpool said to be keen on recruiting him to bolster their midfield.
      According to Foot Mercato, however, he has his heart set on Atletico.
      A deal will not be easy to complete, however, with Fiorentina likely to demand a big fee.
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      During the World Cup, Amrabat already appeared keen to play for Atletico, gushing over the qualities of coach Diego Simeone.
      He told Spanish paper Marca: “What Simeone does, what he achieved… He coached Atletico de Madrid for many years.
      “I like his style of play. He won a lot and I have a lot of respect for him.
      “The players on your team are physically strong and aggressive. I like to play that way.”
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      Amrabat, 26, is under contract with Fiorentina until 2024.
      La Viola have made attempts to renew his deal, but face an uphill battle to keep him.
      Liverpool’s No1 midfield target, however, is England star Jude Bellingham.
      But Borussia Dortmund are set to demand upwards of £100million – with Manchester City, Real Madrid and Chelsea all also in the mix.
      Jude Bellingham is Liverpool’s No1 midfield targetCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd chiefs ‘admit they OVERPAID for Antony transfer’ as fans grow frustrated with £85.5m star’s one-dimensional play

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly admitted they overpaid for Antony in the summer.The Brazilian 22, joined from Ajax for £85.5million following a lengthy transfer saga.
      There are polarising opinions about Antony at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      The deal put him fourth on the list of the Premier League’s most expensive players behind Jack Grealish, Romelu Lukaku and Paul Pogba.
      He hit the ground running with goals in each of his first three league matches.
      But since then he has managed just two goals and produced performances which have divided Man Utd fans.
      A display which typified that division was the 3-0 win over Charlton on Tuesday.
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      Antony scored the opening goal of the game with a wonderful curling effort into the far corner.
      But he was then on the receiving end of groans from the Old Trafford faithful for the rest of the match.
      His desire to constantly cut in on his left foot frustrated the home supporters as he slowed down United’s attacks on several occasions.
      He was then replaced by Marcus Rashford on the hour mark, before the England international bagged a late brace.
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      According to ESPN, Man Utd are aware they paid over the odds for the South American attacker.
      However, they insist there were legitimate reasons for doing so.
      They included a lack of alternatives, Antony’s stated desire to join, and growing interest from other clubs threatening to increase his price tag.
      Despite his Jekyll and Hyde performances so far this season, Erik ten Hag defended him back in October, saying: “He is a young player we have to develop, but he has to develop himself.
      “We have to expect more from him. He needs challenges. That’s why he came to the Premier League.
      “He will step up. In the first weeks, he’s scored goals, he did good stuff, but also I see a lot of room for improvement in his game.”
      Man Utd are preparing to add to their attacking options by signing Wout Weghorst on loan until the end of the season.
      Ten Hag’s men currently sit fourth in the Premier League, two points ahead of Tottenham but nine behind leaders Arsenal ahead of Man City’s visit on Saturday afternoon. More

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      Man Utd will still struggle to seal top striker and midfield transfer targets in summer without HUGE squad overhaul

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will find it tough to seal their top striker and midfield targets in the summer without a huge cull first, according to reports.The club will need to spend big to bring in their preferred players at the end of this season and they could face financial challenges in doing so.
      Erik ten Hag may have to sell players so he can afford to buy his top transfer targetsCredit: AFP
      Many first-team stars could be sold to balance the books and allow for manager Erik ten Hag to continue his re-build of the squad.
      The Telegraph report that even if the Glazer family sell the club it will not lead to a major boost in transfer funds for the summer.
      This is because Man Utd still owe other sides £307million in unpaid transfer instalments and UEFA’s new financial rules could prevent them further.
      The governing body are set to restrict spending to 70 per cent of total revenues by 2025/26 with it dropping ten per cent each time over the next three seasons.
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      United reportedly splash out more than 80 per cent of revenues on transfers, wages and agents fees at the moment.
      As a result, it is more important than ever that United qualify for the Champions League due to the extra money they would gain.
      Another season out the elite competition would lead to a 30 per cent cut in their £75million-a-year deal with sponsors Adidas.
      So that Ten Hag can buy top targets like Tottenham’s Harry Kane, Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong and Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham, the club could have to sell players.
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      United may decide to cash-in on the likes of Harry Maguire, Fred, Donny van de Beek and Aaron Wan-Bissaka to raise funds.
      Reports suggest Ten Hag could have to choose between a marquee attacker or midfielder.
      With the budget tight, the Red Devils are restricted to just loan signings in January with the club nearing completion of a deal for Wout Weghorst.
      The club are aware of their financial limitations and have cheaper striker alternatives on their list of targets such as, Goncalo Ramos of Benfica and Mohammed Kudus at Ajax. More

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      Leeds on verge of club record Georginio Rutter transfer over £35m deal from Hoffenheim as he travels for medical

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      LEEDS are reportedly on the verge of signing Hoffenheim striker Georginio Rutter for a club record fee.The French star is set to move to Elland Road for a fee of £24.8million with add-ons that could take the price up to £35m.
      Georginio Rutter is reportedly on his way to LeedsCredit: Getty
      Leeds are supposedly in the process of finalising the transfer with the Bundesliga club.
      Rutter is on his way to Yorkshire for a medical ahead of signing a long-term contract at Elland Road, claims journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      Current forward Patrick Bamford is injury prone and has not scored in ten games this term.
      Therefore, manager Jesse Marsch has been desperate to bolster his attacking options as he aims to keep his side in the Premier League.
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      Rutter is a future star, impressing in Germany over the last two seasons.
      The 20-year-old found the back of the net eight times in 33 league games in the previous campaign, regularly appearing off the substitutes bench.
      This season he has scored twice in 15 appearances, being named in the starting line-up more frequently on 11 occasions.
      If Rutter completes his move to Leeds, he would become the club’s most expensive ever transfer.
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      It would overtake the current record held by Rodrigo’s £27m switch from Valencia in the summer of 2020.
      Leeds were rumoured to be keen on Blackburn’s Ben Brereton Diaz and Coventry’s Viktor Gyokeres if the deal for Rutter fell through.
      He will become Marsch’s second signing of the January window after buying Maximilian Wober from RB Salzburg. More

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      Lionel Messi wanted by Al Hilal – Al Nassr’s biggest rivals – in £245m-A-YEAR Saudi Arabia transfer… more than Ronaldo

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      LIONEL MESSI is being eyed up by Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal in a deal worth £245MILLION per year, according to reports.Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in the Middle East earlier this month after agreeing a £173m-a-year transfer to Al Nassr.
      Lionel Messi will be a free agent this summer if PSG cannot agree a new dealCredit: Reuters
      Cristiano Ronaldo was unveiled by Al Nassr at the beginning of JanuaryCredit: AFP
      It makes him the highest-paid sports star in the world by some margin as he prepares to finish his career with the club.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, Messi could be given the opportunity to dwarf Ronaldo’s wage packet in the coming months.
      The Argentine, 35, is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.
      Reports have claimed he has a “verbal agreement” with the Ligue 1 champions to extend his stay in the French capital.
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      But he is now being linked with a lucrative move to Al Hilal.
      The Saudi side are the bitter rivals of Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and the two teams make up the “Riyadh derby” each year.
      The deal would see Messi earn around £70m MORE than Ronaldo each year.
      Al Hilal currently sit third in the Saudi Pro League, three points behind table toppers Al Nassr.
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      Messi also has Saudi links having signed a £25m deal to promote tourism in the country.
      However, despite the huge money on offer in the Middle East, remaining at PSG is the most likely outcome for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.

      His World Cup triumph proved he is still one of the best players in the world.
      And he then marked his return to the French giants with a goal on Wednesday night as Christophe Galtier’s side claimed a 2-0 win over Angers.
      Messi has already racked up 13 goals and 14 assists in 20 games for PSG this season. More

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      Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants Barcelona transfer return just months after quitting amid season struggles

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG wants to return to Barcelona just FOUR months after he left to join Chelsea.The Gabon international has endured a nightmare return to the Premier League and is out of favour under Graham Potter.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has struggled since arriving at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The striker has not scored in his last 10 games in all competitionsCredit: Rex
      He’s hasn’t started a game since lining up against his former club Arsenal in November and has scored just three goals.
      And Aubameyang has looked a shadow of his former self in recent weeks, highlighted by the fact he was subbed off after being subbed on against Manchester City last week.
      As a result, AS claim the 33-year-old is unhappy at Chelsea and wants to go back to Spain.
      The report states that Aubameyang is so desperate that he would be willing to return to any cost.
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      And he’s even been in touch with manager Xavi.
      But a return to the Nou Camp is only likely to happen if Barca manage to offload Memphis Depay, who’s being linked with Atletico Madrid.

      Fabrizio Romano has also claimed that the La Liga leaders would “love” the idea of re-signing the striker, but only on a free and once more stated it would hinge on Depay’s future.
      Barcelona are the only club that Aubameyang can sign for because he’s already played for two teams this season.
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      Despite the frontman’s struggles, Potter confirmed that he’s back in the squad for Thursday’s West London derby at Fulham.
      And he’ll be hoping to end his TEN game run without a goal at Craven Cottage. More