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      Man Utd star Facundo Pellistri wanted by Watford on loan transfer until end of season with his future plans uncertain

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      MAN UTD youngster Facundo Pellistri is being linked with a loan move to Championship side Watford.The Uruguayan forward, 21, has not started for the Red Devils so far this season and only made his first-team debut on Tuesday night against Charlton.
      Facundo Pellistri has struggled for minutes so far this seasonCredit: AP
      But that was just a six-minute cameo, with his lack of game time leading many to question his future at Old Trafford.
      He joined from Penarol for £9million in 2020 but has been farmed out on loan to Alaves on two separate occasions.
      Pellistri did go to the World Cup with Uruguay and started their goalless draw with South Korea.
      And his agent, Edgardo Lasalvia, claimed before the Qatar tournament that he would depart Man Utd if he impressed in the Middle East.
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      Now The Telegraph are reporting that Slaven Bilic wants to bring Pellistri in to bolster his squad.
      Watford are suffering from a number of injuries and are hoping to bring in reinforcements in the January window to help their chances of promotion.
      The Hornets currently sit fourth in the Championship, 11 points adrift of the top two.
      However, despite interest from Watford, Erik ten Hag was glowing in his praise for the winger after he played a part in Marcus Rashford’s second goal against the League One Addicks.
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      The United boss said: “I see a future in him and he is doing really well and we have to see what is the best.
      “He’s progressing, also against Everton [a behind-closed-doors game] I was really happy with his performance, I was happy with his performance in the World Cup, his progress is really good.

      “He’s come on and had an effect so that’s the next step. I say well done, better, and keep going.”
      Lasalvia has reportedly flown to England to get a handle on his client’s short-term future.
      He still has three years on his current deal at Old Trafford, with the club also holding the option of extending his contract by a further 12 months. More

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      Man Utd set to sign Wout Weghorst on loan transfer as striker has Besiktas deal ripped up and ‘flying to UK’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to sign Wout Weghorst on loan after agreeing a compensation fee with Besiktas.The Dutchman has been on loan in Turkey from Championship Burnley since the start of the season.
      Wout Weghorst is set to join Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils are eager to secure a short-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo after axing the Portuguese veteran in November.
      According to Turkish outlet A Spor, Weghorst is collecting his things and saying goodbyes at Besiktas this morning before flying back to undergo a medical and sign for Man United.
      The Red Devils will pay around £2.65million for his services until the end of the season.
      The Dutchman arrived in English football 12 months ago, signing for Burnley as a replacement for Newcastle-bound Chris Wood.
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      His move didn’t go to plan, however, as he scored just two goals in 20 Premier League appearances as the Clarets were relegated.
      He has since been in fine form after moving to Besiktas, netting nine goals in 18 appearances in all competitions for the Turkish side.
      Weghorst scored against Kasimpasa in his final appearance for Besiktas last Saturday.
      Prior to agreeing a deal, boss Erik ten Hag was warned by Netherlands legend Marco van Basten NOT to sign “too many Dutchmen”.
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      He told Ziggo Sport: ‘It can become dangerous if you have too many Dutch people and things are not going well.
      “You also saw that at Barcelona, when they had five Dutch people. Then it will work against you. Ten Hag has to be careful with that.”

      Wesley Sneijder, meanwhile, thinks that the transfer is a “stunt”.
      The 38-year-old told Veronica Offside: “I think they’ve seen the trick with the free-kick (vs Argentina at the World Cup), so they don’t fall for that in England any more.
      “In terms of a striker, is he really someone United are waiting for? I don’t think so.
      “They still have 300 of those in the Premier League. It must be a stunt. This really can’t be true.”
      Weghorst was claimed to have trained away from his Besiktas team-mates earlier this week after suffering with a small groin injury.
      The Red Devils were previously linked with Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix.
      But the Portuguese star joined Chelsea until the end of the season instead. More

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      Tottenham to allow Lucas Moura to leave on a free in summer with star able to talk to clubs in January transfer window

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      LUCAS MOURA is set to leave Tottenham on a free at the end of the season as his contract will not be renewed, according to reports.The Brazilian winger signed for the club five years ago and played a key role in Spurs reaching the 2019 Champions League final.
      Lucas Moura is set to leave Tottenham on a free in the summerCredit: Getty
      The winger has seen his game time reduce under Antonio ConteCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      But he has seen his role reduce under Antonio Conte following the arrival of Dejan Kulusevski last year.
      Injury has also limited Moura to just two starts this season.
      And Tottenham have decided not to activate the option in his contract to extend his stay by another year, report The Telegraph.
      That means he will be available on a free transfer in the summer, though Spurs are open to offers for him this month.
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      Aston Villa wanted Moura last summer and made a last-ditch attempt to sign him on deadline day.
      Moura, 30, reportedly rejected an approach from the Villans.
      He is also believed to have said no to Newcastle but is now free to agree a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs.
      Sao Paulo have also been linked with a move to Moura and the forward is believed keen on a return to his childhood team.
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      Reports claimed he is in talks to join the Brazilian outfit, which he first joined as a 13-year-old.
      He has made 213 appearances for Tottenham, scoring 38 goals. More

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      Barcelona ‘ask LaLiga about Aubameyang transfer’ with Chelsea ace unable to join ANY other top European club

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG could be set for a return to Barcelona just five months after leaving.Spanish outlet Jijantes FC claims the Catalan club have asked La Liga about the salary they would be permitted to offer the Chelsea flop.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s only chance of staying at the highest level if he leaves Chelsea this season is a move back to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang, 33, joined Chelsea from Barca in a £10m deal in summer.
      However, he has scored just once for the club and barely featured under boss Graham Potter.
      Aubameyang has also been linked with Atletico Madrid, but such a move will not be possible in this transfer window.
      Under Fifa rules, players are only allowed to play for two clubs per season.
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      The only exception to this rule is for players joining leagues with a different calendar (ie the MLS, which has a 2023 rather than 2022/23 season).
      As Aubameyang came on as a sub for Barcelona on the opening day, he is ruled out of a move to any other major European club.
      For the transfer to go through however, Barca must overcome their own financial crisis.
      The report from Jijantes says that Xavi’s team must get Franck Kessie and Memphis Depay off their books to even have a chance of completing the Aubameyang deal.
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      Journalist Fabrizio Romano added that while Barcelona “love” the idea of getting Aubameyang back, any deal will have to be a free transfer.
      The Gabon international and former Arsenal captain enjoyed a fruitful seven months at the Camp Nou in 2022, scoring 13 goals in 23 games.
      However, the marquee signing of Robert Lewandowski coupled with Barca’s financial problems meant all parties decided a move to Chelsea was for the best. More

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      Man Utd ‘make Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus top striker targets as Ten Hag eyes transfer early in summer window’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly set their sights on Goncalo Ramos and Mohammed Kudus as striker targets for the summer transfer window.The Red Devils appear ready to sign Wout Weghorst on loan until the end of the season following Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrimonious exit.
      Goncalo Ramos is a target for Man UtdCredit: AP
      Mohammed Kudus is also an optionCredit: Reuters
      Erik ten Hag is desperate to do summer business as soon as possibleCredit: PA
      But Man Utd will need a new permanent No9 at the end of this season with manager Erik ten Hag keen to do business early.
      The Manchester Evening News report that the club are already eyeing deals for Benfica’s Ramos and Kudus from Ajax.
      Both are reportedly more “attainable” than other options such as Tottenham captain Harry Kane and Napoli’s Victor Oshimen, who would command large fees.
      Ramos could be a natural replacement for Ronaldo – as he was for Portugal at the World Cup.
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      The 21-year-old netted a hat-trick against Switzerland in Qatar and is also enjoying a fine season for Benfica, scoring 15 times and assisting seven goals in 25 games.
      Ten Hag reportedly could also look to shop at his former club Ajax again in the summer, having already brought two of his old players, Lisandro Martinez and Antony, to Old Trafford.
      Left-footed Kudus is a versatile forward capable of playing anywhere in the attack and he has scored 10 goals in 21 games for the Amsterdam giants.
      The Ghanaian also found the net twice at the World Cup and is re-discovering top form after spending five months out injured last season.
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      The 22-year-old has been linked with a transfer to Tottenham.
      Money is tight at Man Utd this month after a huge £200million-plus summer outlay, meaning a loan deal for Weghorst is expected to be a stop-gap signing as they wait for summer funds.
      On the possible return of Memphis Depay, MEN suggest that Ten Hag would prefer a more marquee signing than the Barcelona man coming back on a free. More

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      Fans all say same thing after Enzo Fernandez’s passionate Benfica celebration as Chelsea refuse to give up on transfer

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ appeared to squash rumours linking him with a transfer to Chelsea, but it has not stopped Blues fans believing a transfer can be done. After scoring in Benfica’s 2-0 win against Varzim, Fernandez slapped the Benfica badge before pointing to the floor, insinuating his immediate future remained in Portugal.
      Enzo Fernandez gestured he was staying at Benfica in a goal celebrationCredit: https://twitter.com/AtaqueFutbolero/status/1612942229131218944?s=20&t=x8tzUh-cqWV0adQWB5d90w
      But fans are not convinced by this and still think a Chelsea move beckonsCredit: Getty
      Enzo Fernandez earned the Young Player of the Tournament at the World Cup
      However, fans were left unconvinced by the gesture.
      One fan wrote: “That means his heart is here but he’s still leaving.”
      A second fan said: “Can’t Fool Me Brah. You know where you belong… May take time, but you’re coming home sooner or later…🔵😌”
      A third argued: “There’s nothing to this. We’ve seen players do this and leave the following transfer window. I’m sure if someone triggers the clause he’ll be gone.”
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      A fourth fan hypothesised: “My 5 cents on it: If Chelsea don’t get any short term options in midfield this window they’ll go all in at the end and get him.”
      Another wrote: “Hehee they all say the same thing before they are presented with a lucrative deal that they can’t refuse.”
      Many other fans shared gifs of Romelu Lukaku, who did something similar before returning to Inter Milan on loan following an explosive interview in which he revealed he never wanted to leave Italy in the first place.
      Some fans suggested the Blues will simply wait until the summer to make their move.
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      One user said: “Wait for summer transfer window😂”
      A second user declared: “Don’t worry he’ll be at the bridge this summer.”
      Another added: “Every player does this and then they leave in the summer. He’ll out of Benfica in June/July 😂”
      Fernandez remains firmly in Chelsea’s sights for a transfer after it was revealed he was named on a five-man shortlist for a big statement signing in midfield by the Blues. More

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      Chelsea draw up five-man shortlist for statement midfield transfer including Bellingham, Rice and Fernandez

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      CHELSEA have drawn up a five-man shortlist for a big name signing, reports suggest. It includes England duo Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice among other World Cup stars.
      Jude Bellingham headlines Chelsea’s wish list for a new midfielderCredit: Getty
      Declan Rice is one of Chelsea’s main midfield targetsCredit: Rex
      With the contracts of both Jorginho and N’Golo Kante expiring in the summer, The Telegraph have reported there are contrasting positions on new deals for them.
      They report “positive talks” have been held for a new Kante deal, while Jorginho appears to be edging closer to the exit door.
      This means an overhaul is desperately needed in central midfield.
      And Todd Boehly, as well as transfer chiefs Christopher Vivell and Paul Winstanley, has drawn up their list of stars to replace them…
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      Jude Bellingham
      Bellingham is perhaps the most sought-after player in world football at the moment, so it makes sense that Chelsea would be linked with him.
      However, regardless of Boehly’s “obsession” with him, the teenager appears destined to head to either Real Madrid or Liverpool – though a transfer is set to cost north of £100million.
      Declan Rice
      Having once been a part of the Blues academy before rising to prominence at West Ham, Rice has been heavily linked with a move to a bigger team for many years.
      Chelsea have been earmarked to rekindle his friendship with Mason Mount, but as it stands Arsenal are leading the race for the £88m-rated ace with his Hammers deal expiring in 18 months’ time.
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      Enzo Fernandez
      Enzo Fernandez has already been the subject of a bid from Chelsea, with reports suggesting a £79m-plus player offer was submitted to Benfica.
      However, the bid was branded “disrespectful,” and any bid for Fernandez will now likely need to wait until the summer after Fernandez himself appeared to squash rumours of his exit with his latest goal celebration.
      Chelsea have already failed in one bid to sign Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      Alexis Mac Allister
      Fellow Argentine World Cup hero Alexis Mac Allister is a name familiar to Chelsea manager Graham Potter, and his good form has seen the Blues consider him for a transfer.
      The Brighton star is not at the top of their list, but if Chelsea are genuinely interested they may need to move swiftly to beat the equally keen Arsenal or Tottenham to his signature.
      Here’s how Alexis Mac Allister has performed for Brighton this season
      Moises Caicedo
      The final name on Chelsea’s wishlist is another star who emerged under Potter at Brighton – 21-year-old Moises Caicedo.
      Like Mac Allister, Caicedo is not top of the list, but he is arguably more in demand across European football with Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester United all monitoring him. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Wout Weghorst MISSES Besiktas training with ‘muscle contractions and groin injury’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Wout Weghorst has reportedly sustained an injury ahead of his potential move to the club.The Dutch striker is being lined up by the Red Devils to replace Cristiano Ronaldo after his acrimonious exit.
      Wout Weghorst did not train with his team-mates amid injury concernsCredit: Getty
      Weghorst seems ready to join the Red Devils on loan in a £2.65million deal but he supposedly missed Besiktas training today with muscle contractions and a groin injury.
      Outlet Fanatik report that he trained away from the rest of the squad in the gym after a fitness setback.
      It is unclear whether it could jeopardise his switch to Man Utd or if it is a precautionary measure.
      Weghorst is supposed to stay at Besiktas on loan from Burnley until the end of the season, but his temporary deal could be cut short to allow him to go to United.
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      It has been reported that Erik ten Hag’s side have completed negotiations over signing the player but the Turkish club will only let him go if they bring in a replacement.
      They have been linked with AC Milan striker Divock Origi and Vincent Aboubakar.
      The Cameroonian has just seen his contract at Al Nassr ripped up to facilitate their signing of Ronaldo.
      This means CR7’s exit from Man Utd may have reportedly started a domino effect of transfers involving both Weghorst and Aboubakar.
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      Ahead of Weghorst completing his switch back to the Premier League, Holland legends Wesley Sneijder and Marco van Basten both slammed the move.
      Weghorst scored for Besiktas in their 2-1 win over Kasimpasa and appeared to wave goodbye to the fans.
      He has scored nine goals in 18 matches for the club this season.
      During the last campaign, his January arrival at Turf Moor was not enough to keep Burnley in the Prem as he contributed with just two goals and three assists in 20 appearances. More