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      Leeds ‘bid £22m for Azzedine Ounahi but face competition as PSG hold talks with Morocco World Cup star’

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      LEEDS have reportedly submitted a £22million bid for Morocco World Cup star Azzedine Ounahi.The 22-year-old midfielder caught the eye as he helped Morocco to the semi-finals in Qatar last month.
      Azzedine Ounahi has been the subject of transfer interest following a stellar World CupCredit: Getty
      Ounahi started every game in Morocco’s run to the last four, before coming off the bench in the third place play-off defeat to Croatia.
      He has also been a regular for Ligue 1’s bottom club, Angers, this season.
      And French newspaper L’Equipe say Leeds have now submitted an official £22m proposal.
      But Ounahi himself is not thought to be keen on a switch to Elland Road.
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      He would rather join Serie A side Napoli, who are believed to have made a verbal offer worth £13m, with Spanish side Almeira also in the race.
      Elsewhere, Ounahi’s World Cup form led to transfer links with French champions PSG.
      Les Parisiens reportedly held talks with Ligue 1 rivals Angers regarding a move for Ounahi.
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      They even recently considered making an official move for the midfielder, according to L’Equipe.
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      Although in the end PSG are said to have chosen not to push for a deal.
      The Ligue 1 decided against a transfer because they believed it could block academy stars from progressing through to the first-team.
      Back in the Premier League, Leicester are said to have enquired about his services following the World Cup.
      The Foxes are at risk of losing star man Youri Tielemans on a free transfer in June, so could look at strengthening in midfield this month.
      Premier League rivals Newcastle and West Ham are also rumoured to be interested. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘will be next Brazil manager and has already lined up assistant’, claims former Porto star

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      JOSE MOURINHO will be the next Brazil manager and is already lining up his assistant coach, according to former player Carlos Alberto.Tite left the five-time World Cup winners following their quarter-final exit to Croatia in Qatar.
      Carlos Alberto claims Jose Mourinho has asked him to be his assistant at BrazilCredit: Getty
      And Alberto, who scored in the final for Porto against Monaco in 2004 when they won the Champions League under Mourinho, is reporting the Portuguese coach will take over.
      But not only that, he also claims Mourinho has already asked him to be his assistant.
      Speaking on the Mundo GV podcast, he said: “Let me say it directly. Perhaps Mourinho will be Brazil’s new coach. This is news I’m publicly reporting.
      “He’s also asked me to work as his assistant.”
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      Mourinho, 59, has a deal with Roma until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
      It is understood the Serie A giants are keen for the former Chelsea, Inter Milan and Real Madrid man to stay.
      Roma currently sit sixth in the Italian top flight, three points adrift of the Champions League places.
      But The Mail are reporting that Mourinho is hopeful the club will not stand in his way if the Brazil job is still available in the summer.
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      He has also been linked with his own country’s national team – Portugal.
      However, Roberto Martinez, who left his post as Belgium boss after the World Cup, now looks set to take charge of the Euro 2016 champions.

      Meanwhile, another name linked with the Brazil job is Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      But the Italian, 63, would not be willing to take the international offer until the end of the current season.
      Carlos Alberto, right of the trophy, won the Champions League with Porto under Mourinho in 2004Credit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd and Tottenham on alert over shock Jordan Pickford transfer with Everton star in deadlock talks over pay-rise

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      JORDAN Pickford has told Everton he wants to STAY at the club, SunSport can reveal.But the England number one and the Merseyside giants are deadlocked in a row over pay.
      Jordan Pickford is in high demandCredit: Getty
      And that has alerted Manchester United and Tottenham, who are now both willing to nearly double his £100,000 wages to secure his signature.
      A source told SunSport: “Jordan wants to stay at Everton.
      “He loves the place, and is settled in the area he lives. But the club is not willing to meet the wage increase he is asking for.
      “The player and his agent have asked Bill Kenwright and the board to at least meet them halfway.
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      “But the club is only willing to offer him a few thousand a week more than he’s currently earning.
      “The big problem they have is, of course, the fact that relegation is looming over their heads.
      “It means they can’t be budgeting for big wage increases when they might be in the Championship in 12 months time.
      “Despite the risk of going down, Jordan is still willing to commit his future to the club now.
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      “He thinks he can help them get out of the mess they are in, and move forward.
      “Lampard is keen to get it resolved too because he thinks it would send a message to the fans and players that they are determined to keep their best players.”

      Everton are in a huge slump at present after being KOd from the FA Cup following a 3-1 defeat at United on Friday night.
      They were also thumped 4-1 at home to Brighton in the Premier League the week before.
      And boss Frank Lampard is now fighting for his job ahead of a crunch clash against Southampton this weekend.
      But the tug-of-war over Pickford is what is alerting other Premier League clubs.
      Our source added: “Manchester United and Spurs both now think they can get the player and are both willing to increase his wages by nearly £100,000 a week on top of what he already gets.
      “To them, Pickford is a player who could come in for five years and be the number one, so it’s a sound investment.
      “There may too still be interest from abroad, but if Jordan moves he’d prefer to stay in England because he has a young family and is settled here.”
      Pickford and Wag Megan would rather stay in England than move abroadCredit: Darren Fletcher – The Sun More

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      Arsenal ‘want Barcelona wonderkid Alejandro Balde transfer but face competition from Newcastle for Spain World Cup star’

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      ARSENAL are interested in signing Barcelona wonderkid Alejandro Balde, according to reports.At 19, the full-back is already a regular in Xavi’s side.
      Alejandro Balde is in high demandCredit: Getty
      He has entered the final 18 months of his Barca contract, and the Catalan side are experiencing complications in trying to agree an extension.
      Xavi and Co want to offer Balde an extension that would keep him at the club until 2027.
      But due to their precarious financial situation and LaLiga’s salary cap rules, they would not be able to register him as a first-team player if he were to pen a new deal.
      According to Spanish paper Sport, the situation is “frustrating” Balde.
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      They understand that the youngster is eager to secure his future.
      And the situation has alerted Arsenal to his potential availability.
      Should he be up for grabs, the Gunners would face competition from moneybags Newcastle.
      Despite his contractual situation, Balde is unlikely to come cheap.
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      Barcelona are extremely reluctant to sell, and it could take an enormous bid to change their minds.
      Balde has made 25 first-team appearances for Barca, including 18 this term.
      He has also burst onto the scene for his country, earning a place in Luis Enrique’s 26-man Spain squad for the World Cup.
      Despite having been uncapped going into the tournament, Balde featured in all four of La Roja’s games in Qatar, as they were eliminated by Morocco in the round of 16.
      Balde, 19, played for Spain at the World CupCredit: Getty More

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      Besiktas ‘want Aboubakar to replace Man Utd-bound Wout Weghorst as Cameroonian axed by Al-Nassr for Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S Al-Nassr move has sparked a mind-boggling merry-go round – with Manchester United at the centre.Besiktas want to replace United target Wout Weghorst with Vincent Aboubakar – the striker Al-Nassr booted out to make way for Ron.
      Cameroon frontman Vincent Aboubakar could be heading to Besiktas after his axing by Saudi club Al-NassrCredit: AFP
      Burnley’s Wout Weghorst has been on loan at Besiktas but is tipped for a temporary switch to Man utdCredit: Getty
      It suggests the Red Devils are close to landing Holland forward Weghorst on loan from Burnley, following his temporary spell in Turkey.
      United terminated Ronaldo’s contract in November – leading to a rollercoaster of rumours and heated transfer speculation.
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag made it clear he wanted more firepower.
      And he’s turned to Weghorst, the giant hitman who famously struck twice late on as a sub in the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina.
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      Holland’s direct play once he came on snatched a 2-2 draw, only for eventual tournament winners Argentina to triumph 4-3 on penalties.
      Meanwhile, Cameroon skipper Aboubakar was the player who made way when legend Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr last week.
       Saudi League rules limit each club to registering eight foreign players.
      And Besiktas reportedly want the 30-year-old back for a THIRD spell.
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      He originally joined on loan from Porto in 2019 and returned a year later in a permanent deal.
      If Weghorst does exit Turkey for Old Trafford, it won’t stop Ten Hag targeting at least one more attacking signing this month.
      But he lost out to Liverpool for PSV’s Holland wideman Cody Gakpo.
      And it’s claimed the Red Devils are baulking at Atletico Madrid’s demands over Joao Felix.
      Arsenal are also keen on the Portugal winger. More

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      Leeds in ‘advanced negotiations’ over £26m transfer for Georginio Rutter as they look to secure second January signing

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      LEEDS are reportedly close to making Hoffenheim star Georginio Rutter their second January signing.Jesse March’s side secured the signing of Max Wober from RB Salzburg earlier this week.
      Leeds are closing on a £26m deal for Georginio RutterCredit: Getty
      And the club have wasted no time in strengthening the squad further with a deal for Rutter close.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Leeds are in advanced negotiations with Hoffenheim over the forward.
      The two clubs are set for more talks in the coming days with the fee believed to be in the region of £26million.
      Rutter, 20, has agreed personal terms with Leeds and a transfer could be concluded shortly.
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      The striker was left out of Hoffenheim’s matchday squad to face Servette.
      And the club released a statement confirming interest from a Premier League side.
      It read: “For the time being, Georginio Rutter will not take part at all in training or in the friendly match against Servette. Since yesterday, there have been rumours circulating of a move to the Premier League for the Frenchman.”
      Hoffenheim’s sporting director Alexander Rosen added: “Georgi has been confronted with a major issue, that is taking a lot of his energy.
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      “He is a young man and it is therefore understandable that he is preoccupied by the current situation.
      “From our side, it is a case of dealing with a young man in a responsible manner and for that reason, we have decided that he should not participate in full training with the first team right now.”
      The Frenchman has scored 11 goals in 64 games for Hoffenheim, including two in 15 league games this season. More

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      Man Utd transfer chief John Murtough reveals club ‘WON’T be busy in January’ leaving fans shocked amid striker shortage

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer chief has revealed the club “WON’T be busy in January” – leaving fans stunned.The Red Devils are in need of a new striker following Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit.
      John Murtough revealed there will not be lots of activity in the January market for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      But director of football John Murtough put the brakes on supporters’ expectations.
      Murtough said at a fans’ forum in December: “While we will be exploring options, I don’t expect it to be a busy January window.
      “January is a difficult time to find players that teams are willing to let go.
      “It’s no secret that we’re looking for a new centre-forward.
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      “We’ll see what’s possible in January but we only want to bring in players who are good enough, and who will make the squad stronger.
      “We’re not going to sign players for the sake of making signings.
      “You also need to remember that we invested over £200million in the squad last summer and, as a club, we need to remain financially disciplined and compliant with FFP rules.
      “As always, the main focus remains on the summer window, and we’re already well under way with our planning for next summer.”
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      Some fans were furious with the comments, though.
      One replied: “Total rubbish they are basically writing off another season when United are in the top four and in all their cup competitions.
      “Last year it was waiting for our new manager in the summer, do these people think our fanbase is believing their spin.”
      Another said: “Load of nonsense. Simply passing the buck and saving more pennies for the [Glazers].
      And a third added: “Can’t wait for this man to be sacked – couldn’t learn from the troubles of last season.”
      New manager Erik ten Hag oversaw huge spending in the summer to bring in Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Antony and Lisandro Martinez for more than £200m.
      But the Dutchman has made it clear he still wants to bring in further recruits, especially after slamming the club’s recent record in the window.
      Ten Hag said: “The club has bought an unimaginable number of players in recent years who have not been good enough.
      “Most purchases have been average – and at United average is not good enough.
      “United’s shirt weighs heavily. Only real personalities, who can perform under great pressure, can play here.”
      The club were interested in landing Holland World cup star Cody Gakpo but he joined Liverpool for £37m instead.
      Joao Felix continues to be linked with a loan move while an Old Trafford return for Memphis Depay’s remains on the cards.
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      But in terms of genuine No9s, the latest player targeted by United is Burnley’s Wout Weghorst.
      The 30-year-old is currently on loan at Besiktas in Turkey but the deal could be terminated to allow a temporary move to the Theatre of Dreams. More

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      ‘Interesting player’ – Brentford boss Frank breaks silence on Romeo Beckham transfer and hints he could STAY beyond loan

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      BRENTFORD boss Thomas Frank praised Romeo Beckham and suggested he could stay beyond his loan spell from Inter Miami.Romeo, who is the son of Manchester United legend David, has been training with the Bees’ B side since the conclusion of the MLS season in September.
      Romeo Beckham will spend the rest of the season at Brentford on loan from Inter MiamiCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Brentford boss Thomas Frank claims Romeo Beckham may stay beyond loan spellCredit: Rex
      And the winger will further his development in west London until the end of the Premier League campaign after impressing Frank and his coaching staff.
      The Danish tactician described the 20-year-old as an “interesting” as well as “promising” player and confirmed there will be opportunities to break into the first team.
      Frank said: “Yeah, I’ve seen him.. I think he’s an interesting player.
      “We hope, of course, like a lot of others that he can make it to the first team.
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      “Yeah, [he is] promising. Anyone who has got a contract here – be it a permanent deal or loan deal – there is always the opportunity to stay, of course.”
      Romeo has been with his dad’s MLS side since 2021 and has made 26 appearances for the second side – who play in the third tier – scoring two goals along the way.
      Proud father David congratulated his son on Instagram as he posted: “Exciting start to the year. Now the hard work and fun begins. Proud of you mate.”
      Romeo told Brentford’s official website after signing: “I’m very proud and very happy to be here.
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      “I came here at the start to keep fit during the off-season. The chance then came to come on loan here and I’ve never been so excited.
      “It was a fun season [in the US] and there were a lot of ups and downs but I’m excited to come here and see what I can do.” More