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      Southampton snap-up Argentine wonderkid Carlos Alcaraz in £12m transfer as 20-year-old jets in from Racing Club

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      SOUTHAMPTON have signed 20-year-old ace Carlos Alcaraz from Racing Club, according to the Argentine side.A tweet from Racing read: “Carlos Alcaraz was transferred to Southampton, of the English Premier League, for 13,650,000 euros plus a 15% capital gain in the event of a future sale.
      Carlos Alcaraz arriving at Heathrow Airport ahead of joining SouthamptonCredit: SunSport (At Heathrow)
      “Good luck, dear Charly, in this new stage!”
      And the midfielder was seen arriving at Heathrow Airport to complete the deal.
      Alcaraz was a star performer in a season that saw Racing narrowly miss out on the title to Boca Juniors.
      But he got his revenge on Boca by scoring a last minute winner in extra time to secure the Champions Trophy for his club.
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      The drama didn’t end there however, as Alcaraz riled up the Boca fans with his celebration, which led to an all-out brawl as he became one of ten players sent off.
      Southampton are in desperate need of reinforcements as they sit at the foot of the table, three points off survival and with an inferior goal difference to 17th placed West Ham.
      After a poor run of form, Ralph Hasenhuttl was sacked in November as the club turned to Luton boss Nathan Jones.
      However, there have been no signs of improvement under Jones, with the Saints losing all four Premier League games since Hasenhuttl’s sacking.
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      And anti-Jones songs rang out around the away end at Selhurst Park even as Southampton beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup third round.
      Southampton face Man City at home in the EFL Cup tomorrow before a crucial trip to fellow strugglers Everton on Saturday.
      Alcaraz starred for Racing as they narrowly missed out on the title to BocaCredit: Getty
      Southampton boss Nathan Jones is in desperate need of reinforcements for the club’s relegation battleCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Fabio completes Gremio transfer and links up with former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez

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      FORMER Manchester United defender Fabio da Silva has joined Brazilian side Gremio after leaving French club Nantes.The full-back, 32, who spent six years at Old Trafford alongside his brother Rafael, has penned a two-year deal with the South American outfit.
      Fabio da Silva spent four-and-a-half years with NantesCredit: Getty
      He made his name at Man Utd between 2008 and 2014Credit: Bradley Ormesher – The Times
      He enjoyed four seasons with Nantes, winning the Coupe de France last season.
      The silverware convinced him to stay for another year, but with just six months left on his contract the Ligue 1 club opted to cash in on him in the January window.
      Brazilian Fabio came through the Fluminense set-up before being signed by Man Utd as a teenager in 2008.
      He made 56 appearances for the English giants, while his brother managed 170 games.
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      Fabio only played enough times to receive a winner’s medal in one of Man Utd’s three Premier League triumphs while he was at the club.
      That was the 2010/11 campaign when he played 11 league games.
      During his time with United, he had a spell on loan at QPR but permanently left in 2014 to join Cardiff.
      The Welsh side were relegated during his time there, before he received some more Premier League football at Middlesbrough.
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      In 2018 he moved to Nantes and played 91 times, but he has managed just three league starts this season due to injury.
      And now he is returning to Brazil to play in his home country for the first time in 14 years as he links up with Gremio – who were recently promoted to the top flight.
      Meanwhile, his brother Rafael left Man Utd one year after Fabio in 2015.
      He went on to play for Lyon and Istanbul Basaksehir and is now plying his trade back in Brazil for Botafogo – the team his twin Fabio supported as a child.
      Rafael, left, and Fabio, right, both won the Premier League at Man UtdCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun More

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      Wout Weghorst offers to pay compensation fee to Besiktas to seal Man Utd transfer as announcement nears

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      WOUT WEGHORST has reportedly offered to pay the compensation fee to Besiktas out of his own pocket in order to complete a move to Manchester United.The Dutchman, 30, is being heavily linked with a loan transfer to Old Trafford this month.
      Wout Weghorst is currently on loan at Besiktas from BurnleyCredit: Getty
      He has emerged as the No1 target for fellow countryman Erik ten Hag following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure.
      But Man Utd have been struggling to get a deal over the line due to the complexity of Weghorst’s situation.
      He is a Burnley player but on loan at Besiktas until the end of the season.
      And the Turkish giants want a fee in order to prematurely end his spell there.
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      They are also want a replacement lined up, with Vincent Aboubakar a possible arrival after his Al-Nassr contract was terminated to allow Ronaldo to register for the Saudi outfit.
      According to journalist Gokhan Dinc, Weghorst is prepared to pay the compensation fee himself if that is what it takes to complete a move to United.
      Dinc also claims Besiktas are expected to announce his exit on Tuesday, although it is unclear whether the striker has paid the compensation fee or the two clubs have simply come to an agreement.
      Weghorst, who appeared to say goodbye to the Besiktas fans after scoring at the weekend, has bagged nine goals in 18 appearances so far this season.
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      He will bring a more direct approach to the United attack, with Ten Hag currently relying on Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford as his main forwards.
      If a deal for Weghorst does fall through, the Red Devils have also been linked with moves for Edin Dzeko and Olivier Giroud.

      Man Utd currently sit fourth in the Premier League table after four wins in a row.
      Next up for Ten Hag’s men is a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Charlton on Tuesday evening, before they host Manchester City in a local derby on Saturday lunchtime. More

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      Chelsea face missing out on Marcus Thuram as Barcelona ‘scout striker ahead of summer transfer’

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      CHELSEA are facing an uphill battle to sign Marcus Thuram after Barcelona sent scouts to watch him, according to reports. Thuram, 25, is out of contract in the summer and consequently represents a cut-price option in a heavily inflated January market.
      Chelsea face missing out on Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are one of a number of sides who have been linked with a move for the Frenchman, who can play as a winger or a striker.
      However, Barcelona are understood to be taking the most keen look at him.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the club’s present financial situation is restricting them from being able to freely navigate the market.
      Therefore, they have been seeking cheaper alternatives – a profile Thuram fits due to the nature of his contract.
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      The report indicates the Spanish giants have sent scouts to watch the Borussia Monchengladbach star, with “favourable” reports being returned.
      Thuram is typically deployed through the centre in Germany, but during the World Cup he made his impact off the bench coming from the wing, showcasing his versatility.
      With him thought to be available for just under £10million as well, the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle, Tottenham and Liverpool have all retained an interest.
      But each of these clubs seem to have transfer target priorities which, for now at least, lie elsewhere.
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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is said to have now stepped down from his role as interim sporting director, but it has not stopped the club pressing forward with deals.
      The Blues have verbally agreed to cough up the £10million loan fee for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, which they hope will alleviate some of their issues for the remainder of the season.
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      Gary Neville questions ‘radical’ new Man Utd wage cap and fears it will ruin Mbappe, Bellingham and Rice transfers

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      GARY NEVILLE has hit out at Manchester United’s new £200,000-a-week salary cap.The Red Devils are reportedly preparing to introduce a “Cristiano Ronaldo rule” which will see wages limited.
      Gary Neville is not a huge fan of Man Utd’s new salary capCredit: Rex
      He says that will rule out signing the likes of Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
      The club’s most recent annual wage bill was around £228m – the biggest in the Premier League.
      Before Ronaldo’s departure to Al-Nassr, he was earning a staggering £480,000-a-week, while keeper David de Gea is still raking in £375k every seven days.
      However, chief executive Richard Arnold, director of football John Murtough and manager Erik ten Hag are set to employ a squad-wide pay cap in order to avoid a culture of jealousy in the dressing room.
      But ex-United captain Neville completely disagrees with that policy and says they should not be introducing “radical policies” while the Glazer family are looking to sell the club.
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      The former England defender and now Sky Sports pundit tweeted: “Not sure why any radical new policy is being introduced IF new owners are imminent.
      “Capping wages is a radical policy. Rules out [Declan] Rice, [Jude] Bellingham and others in that bracket.
      “Any new owners would probably want to enter the running for these types and probably Mbappe as well. 200k won’t get you Rice or Bellingham let alone [Kylian] Mbappe!”
      Bruno Fernandes signed a new five-year deal back in April and is believed to be earning within the pay bracket.
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      Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Casemiro are said to be on similar salaries.
      And the Man Utd players have wage sanctions written into their contracts for failing to qualify for the Champions League.
      Luke Shaw, whose deal expires in 2024, will reportedly be offered a wage packet in the same range.
      But it could spell trouble for De Gea, whose contract expires in June. More

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      Chelsea wages revealed with Joao Felix set to become joint-fourth top earner if he completes loan transfer from Atletico

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      CHELSEA are closing in on a £10million loan deal for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix – and he will instantly become one of the club’s top earners.The Blues look to have beaten Manchester United and Arsenal to the Portuguese star’s signature.
      Joao Felix is set to agree a loan move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Joao Felix is set to become the joint-fourth highest earner at Stamford Bridge
      And Felix, 23, is expected to become the fourth highest earner at Stamford Bridge.
      The former Benfica man, who joined Atletico for £113m in 2019, will reportedly rake in £250,000-a-week.
      Raheem Sterling is the club’s top earner at £325k per week, with Kai Havertz on £310k and Kalidou Koulibaly on £295k.
      But no other Chelsea stars are ahead of Felix – who will be looking to improve on the 34 goals and 18 assists he contributed in 131 appearances at the Wanda Metropolitano.
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      Chel;sea’s fifth highest earner is summer signing Wesley Fofana, with the 21-year-old scooping £200k-a-week after his £70m move from Leicester.
      Fellow summer arrival Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is claimed to be on £160k-a-week, making him the ninth highest earner.
      Marc Cucurella takes home £175k-a-week, which is less than left-back rival Ben Chilwell, who is thought to be on £190k-a-week.
      Reece James has shot up to the club’s fourth highest earner alongside the incoming Felix after the England defender signed a mega new £250k-a-week deal.
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      And while Mason Mount currently only scoops £88k-a-week, it may not be long until he’s alongside the likes of James.
      The Blues are keen to tie the academy graduate down to a new deal after securing James’ long-term future.
      The Blues have handed 18-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka a reported £85k-a-week deal.
      And summer deadline day loan addition Denis Zakaria is thought to be on £35k-a-week.
      Back-up keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga earns £190k-a-week, more than double rival shot-stopper Edouard Mendy.
      Other big earners include Christian Pulisic, who rakes in £160k-a-week.
      Jorginho and Thiago Silva are both on £110k-a-week, while Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech each earn £100k-a-week, as per Spotrac’s figures. More

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      Joao Felix flies to London on private jet to complete Chelsea loan transfer as girlfriend posts picture inside plane

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      JOAO FELIX is flying to London to complete his London move to Chelsea.The Atletico Madrid star’s girlfriend Margarida Corceiro uploaded a photo to Instagram on a private jet on the way to the capital and captioned it ‘Morning’ as she travelled with him.
      Joao Felix’s girlfriend snapped herself on a private jet to LondonCredit: Instagram / @magui_corceiro
      Felix is closing in on a loan to ChelseaCredit: Rex

      This comes hours after the Portugal ace was filmed by El Chiringuito TV as the passenger in a black Mercedes as he made his journey to complete the transfer.
      But the deal still reportedly rests on one major condition being met.
      The struggling Blues joined the race for the Atletico forward to stun Arsenal and Manchester United.
      They will pay a £10million loan fee to bring Felix, 23, to Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the season.
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      According to Marca, the paperwork is almost complete to confirm the transfer, with NO option to make the switch permanent.
      However, the Spanish newspaper insist Atletico will not sign off the contracts just yet though.
      That is because the LaLiga giants will demand Felix extends his contract at the Wanda Metropolitano by an extra 12 months to 2027 before he is allowed to leave on loan.
      The Portuguese star has three-and-a-half years left on his current deal but extending it will help Atleti balance the books.
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      Should Felix agree to the new contract, the move to Chelsea will go ahead after he snubbed interest from the Emirates and Old Trafford.
      Atletico Madrid are keen to let the Portuguese forward go because he has made it clear he no longer wants to play for the club and keeping an unhappy player around could disrupt the dressing room harmony.
      Felix joined Atletico from Benfica for £112m in 2019 but the former Golden Boy winner has not progressed as well as many predicted.

      He has managed 34 goals in 131 appearances but did help Atleti win LaLiga in 2020-21 then was named the club’s player of the year last season.
      On the international stage, Felix has 28 senior caps for Portugal with four goals, including one at the Qatar World Cup in the dramatic win over Ghana.
      It is not exactly clear where Graham Potter would want to deploy him in the Chelsea team due to his versatility in attack.
      One option could see him go in as a No9 and play up front on his own but the 5ft 11ins forward would likely prefer to play either slightly deeper, wider or with a strike partner.
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      Newcastle ‘launch huge bid to sign Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko on £150k-a-week’ in Chelsea transfer blow

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly launched a bid to snatch Chelsea transfer target Youssoufa Moukoko.The Borussia Dortmund sensation, 18, will become a free agent at the end of the season when his contract expires.
      Youssoufa Moukoko will become a free agent in the summerCredit: Getty
      Moukoko has scored six goals for Dortmund so far this season
      He has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as well as Barcelona.
      Man City, PSG and Real Madrid have also monitored him in the past.

      But the Evening Standard are now claiming Newcastle have made a verbal approach for the teenager.
      And he is said to have been offered £150,000-a-week to come to St James’ Park in the summer.
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      Moukoko, who featured for Germany at the World Cup, has contributed 11 goals and eight assists in 59 appearances for Dortmund.
      He became the youngest ever German pro footballer back in 2020 at the age of just 16.
      The Bundesliga changed their age eligibility rules in order to let him play, with youngsters previously not being allowed to feature in Germany’s top-flight until they were 16-and-a-half.
      Moukoko made his league debut for Dortmund just 28 days after his 16th birthday.
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      Meanwhile, the Dortmund man’s contractual situation fits perfectly with the model Newcastle are using to sign players.
      Eddie Howe’s men are currently targeting free transfers in an attempt to bolster their squad while remaining within Financial Fair Play regulations.
      And they are able to offer players the possibility of Champions League football as they occupy third place in the Premier League table.
      Meanwhile, Moukoko is one of a number of stars on Chelsea’s radar.
      They have already signed Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana and Andrey Santos in the January window.
      And they are being linked with moves for Enzo Fernandez, Joao Felix and Marcus Thuram. More