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      Arsenal in running for Weston McKennie transfer with Juventus looking to cash in for £26m-rated midfielder

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      ARSENAL have joined the race to sign Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie, according to reports. Recent reports have indicated Leeds had been closing in on a deal to sign the American midfielder.
      Weston Mckennie’s transfer to Leeds is set to be hijacked by ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal need more midfield coverCredit: Getty
      However, following Mikel Arteta’s admittance that Arsenal “need more cover in midfield”, they have now thrown their hat in the ring to hijack the deal.
      According to Corriere dello Sport in Italy, Leeds have made first contact to sign McKennie in a deal worth up to £26million.

      Arsenal coming into the picture has changed the scene however, and McKennie would be far more open to moving to the Emirates than Elland Road.
      The report suggests if the Gunners convert their interest into a “concrete lunge” then a deal will be a formality.
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      A separate report from Calciomercato indicates McKennie’s agent is already in London to hear more about the offer from Leeds.
      Leeds have a strong American contingent at the heart of the club, including midfielder Tyler Adams – who partnered McKennie in midfield at the World Cup – and manager Jesse Marsch.
      But the pull of impending Champions League football which Arsenal seem all but certain to be able to offer next season could be too strong of a pulling factor for him.
      Juventus are happy to let the 24-year-old go despite recently being slapped with a 15-point penalty after they were found to have inflated transfer fees for players as part of a tax scam.
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      The Gunners recently suffered the loss of Mohamed Elneny through injury as midfield cover for the likes of Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
      Declan Rice has been earmarked as the man to join the club in midfield, but a deal for the West Ham skipper will not happen until the summer and could cost £80m.
      Arsenal have already completed deals to sign Leandro Trossard and Jukub Kiwior for a combined £48m from Brighton and Spezia respectively.
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      Tottenham close in on Pedro Porro transfer as Sporting Lisbon ‘ask Brighton about Tariq Lamptey loan as replacement’

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      TOTTENHAM are closing in on the signing of Pedro Porro after Sporting Lisbon reportedly contacted Brighton over a loan deal for Tariq Lamptey to replace him.Spurs boss Antonio Conte has been on the look-out for a right wing-back to fit his system since the summer.
      Sporting Lisbon have asked Brighton about loaning Tariq LampteyCredit: AFP
      Sporting want him to replace Tottenham-bound Pedro PorroCredit: Getty
      Porro, 23, is their main target and they are growing increasingly confident of completing a £40million deal.
      An offer of £32.5m has already been rejected this month, with Portuguese side Sporting remaining stubborn over the player’s £40m release clause.
      But SunSport understands that following talks between both clubs over the past two days, an agreement is close to being reached to meet that figure this window.
      Now that transfer looks closer to being completed after The Athletic claimed that Sporting have “approached Brighton about signing Lamptey” on loan.
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      The former Chelsea ace, 22, moved to the Seagulls in January 2020 and is under contract until 2025.
      Ex-England youth international Lamptey, who has now switched allegiance and played for Ghana at the World Cup, has only made a combined 16 appearances in the Premier League.
      And he has only started one top-flight match this term.
      Meanwhile Spanish international Porro, who was once on the books at Manchester City, has made almost 100 appearances in all competitions since joining Sporting on loan in 2020.
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      Should the deal go through, City would benefit with a 30 per cent sell-on clause, having left Manchester permanently in May 2022 for £7.2m.
      The signing would see the north London club’s spending over the course of this season surpass £200m, having spent £170m on seven players in the summer.
      Despite winning just two of their last six Premier League outings, Spurs are still competing in the FA Cup and Champions League – as well as remaining three points off the top four. More

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      Everton rejected transfers for Bruno Guimaraes and Eder Militao before pair went on to shine for Newcastle and Madrid

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      EVERTON allegedly snubbed the chance to sign Bruno Guimaraes and Eder Militao before the pair went on to shine for Newcastle and Real Madrid.The Toffees are in disarray and deep in a relegation dogfight as they search for a new manager to replace the axed Frank Lampard.
      Real Madrid star Eder Militao could have ended up at EvertonCredit: Rex
      The Toffees also allegedly snubbed the chance to sign Bruno GuimaraesCredit: Getty
      It comes amid years of poor recruitment, with talkSPORT host Simon Jordan claiming this week that agent Kia Joorabchian had too much influence at Goodison Park.
      He was involved in a deal that brought his client Carlo Ancelotti to the club as manager in 2019 and his questions have been raised about his relationship with majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri.
      Jordan accused him of pulling the strings at Everton – which led to the super-agent calling into the White and Jordan show to hit back at those claims.
      And during the telephone call, Joorabchian revealed that he had been largely ignored by the Blues’ hierarchy over recent years when it came to transfers as he listed some of the big names they snubbed.
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      Joorabchian said: “Of course, as we do, we offered him many, many players, and they turned them all down.
      “All the signings of the summer – James Tarkowski, Conor Coady, Neal Maupay, Dwight McNeil, the list goes on, all the loans and signings they [Everton] did – were done purely by them and the board. We didn’t have any involvement whatsoever.
      “We speak to all the owners, I speak to quite a few club owners, but the point is, what is our job? Our job is to present what we have as a client list and say, ‘This is what we have’.
      “And Everton haven’t taken any of our advice. So we can’t be that influential.”
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      He added: “In the past, we have offered them Bruno Guimaraes at £16million when he was leaving Athletico Paranaense. They didn’t like him and they went for Jean-Philippe Gbamin instead and Guimaraes went to Lyon.
      “Diego Carlos when he was leaving Nantes, we offered him [to Everton] at £11m before he went to Sevilla, and now he’s at Aston Villa.
      “We offered them Eder Militao when he was leaving [first club Sao Paulo in Brazil, before he joined Porto – now he’s staring at Real Madrid].” More

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      Burnley sign Lyle Foster as they confirm transfer in hilarious Shrek video with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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      BURNLEY announced the arrival of Lyle Foster with an incredible Shrek video.The Clarets completed the £8million signing of the 22-year-old South African hitman from KVC Westerlo on Wednesday afternoon.
      Burnley completed the signing of Lyle Foster on WednesdayCredit: TWITTER@BURNLEYOFFICIAL
      The Clarets announced the striker’s arrival with a brilliant Shrek videoCredit: TWITTER@BURNLEYOFFICIAL
      Lionel Messi made an appearance in the videoCredit: TWITTER@BURNLEYOFFICIAL
      Burnley’s social media team edited the video to have Lord Farquaad pick FosterCredit: TWITTER@BURNLEYOFFICIAL
      But if their social media is to be believed, it could have been Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo instead.
      Burnley announced Foster’s arrival with a brilliant video including snippets of Shrek baddie Lord Farquaad speaking to the Mirror on the Wall.
      Except it had edited to have Farquaad weigh up three new potential signings instead of picking possible princesses as he did in the film.
      The first option available was Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina ace Messi.
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      Manchester United legend Ronaldo – who is now plying his trade in Saudi Arabia – was the second option.
      Foster was the third and final potential signing and, after some consultation with his minions, Farquaad duly chooses him, just as he did Princess Fiona in the film.
      Footy fans were quick to comment on the brilliant announcement, with one saying: “Sensational.”
      Another said: “Class from the media team.”
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      And another said: “Absolute GENIUS! Credit to the marketing team.”
      One remarked: “This announcement video, is the most perfect of them all.”
      Foster – Burnley’s third signing of the January transfer window – has inked a four-and-a-half-year contract at Turf Moor.
      An over-the-moon Foster said: “I’m very happy to be here.
      “I’m blessed and thankful for the opportunity and I just can’t wait to get started.
      “From the moment I heard that there was interest from Burnley, my heart and my head were set on the club.
      “I’m so happy to be here now. It’s a dream for me.”
      Foster could make his Clarets debut on Saturday when Vincent Kompany’s side travel to Portman Road to take on Ipswich in their FA Cup fourth-round clash. More

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      Chelsea join Liverpool in £44m Matheus Nunes transfer battle with Wolves star set to leave after just one season

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      CHELSEA have joined Liverpool in the £44million transfer chase for Wolves star Matheus Nunes.The 24-year-old became the Molineux club’s record signing last summer in a £42m deal from Sporting Lisbon.
      Chelsea are also eyeing a move for Wolves star Matheus NunesCredit: Rex
      Despite the struggles of Wolves this term, he has been the standout performer.
      Brazilian-born Portuguese international midfielder Nunes has attracted a host of admirers with his displays.
      We reported earlier this month how Liverpool are plotting a swoop for him at the end of the season.
      Jurgen Klopp is desperate to revamp his midfield and wants Nunes and Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
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      Now The Telegraph is reporting that Chelsea are ready to compete with the Anfield side for his signature in the summer.
      They claim that Nunes “is on the list of possible signings” but Wolves will not let him go cheap.
      The ace, who featured twice for Portugal at the World Cup, “is expected to cost at least £55m”.
      Chelsea boss Graham Potter has had to do without the injured N’Golo Kante since taking charge and fellow midfielder Jorginho is expected to depart once his contract expires.
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      Now the middle of the park is allegedly “an area targeted for additions during the next two windows” aftre splashing out elsewhere across the pitch.
      Meanwhile, Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui ruled out selling Nunes this month last week.
      He said: “We can say that Matheus is our player, he’s a Wolves player and he’s happy to be here.” More

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      Lyon keen to replace Chelsea-bound Malo Gusto with transfer for ex-Blues ace Tariq Lamptey from Brighton

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      LYON are reportedly looking to replace Chelsea-bound Malo Gusto with Brighton’s ex-Blue Tariq Lamptey.Gusto, 19, is one of Chelsea’s top targets ahead of Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
      Lyon are ready to pounce for Brighton star Tariq LampteyCredit: Getty
      Lamptey could arrive as a replacement for Chelsea target Malo GustoCredit: Getty
      And Todd Boehly is hopeful of finally securing a deal for the right-back after having an initial bid rejected.
      A move is starting to look inevitable after Gusto agreed personal terms on a six-and-a-half year contract.
      Yet Lyon continue to resist as they hold out for around £30million.
      Even so, Fabrizio Romano claims the French side are already scouring the market for a replacement.
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      And their top target to replace Gusto is Lamptey.
      The 22-year-old joined Brighton from Chelsea three years ago, having been rated as one of England’s top young defenders.
      However, a series of unfortunate injuries have limited him to 35 league starts in that time.
      And Roberto de Zerbi is open to selling Lamptey this month as he targets a deal for Mykola Matviyenko.
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      It’s reckoned numerous European clubs are keeping tabs on the Ghana international.
      But Lyon appear to be leading the race as they continue discussing Gusto’s potential move to Chelsea.
      Lamptey isn’t the only player who could depart Brighton before deadline day, with Chelsea also keen on midfielder Moises Caicedo.
      Should he depart, Brighton could make a stunning move for Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. More

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      Liverpool join Chelsea and Arsenal in Moises Caicedo transfer race as Brighton star hires new agents

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly ready to battle Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo.The 21-year-old Ecuadorian has taken the Premier League by storm since heading to the Amex initially under now-Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
      Liverpool are battling Arsenal and Chelsea to sign Brighton’s Moises CaicedoCredit: Reuters
      Under current manager Roberto De Zerbi – who is desperate to keep the ace – Caicedo’s development has continued at a rapid pace, with Brighton continuing to march up the table.
      We reported this week how Arsenal, who have already snatched one player from the Seagulls this month, had joined the scramble for his signature.
      Chelsea were reported to have had a £55million offer rejected last week as Brighton hold out for as much at £100m.
      And the midfielder has also hired a new agent as speculation mounts over his future.
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      Now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has offered a fresh update on the situation. 
      He tweeted: “Three clubs are exploring Caicedo deal after new agents’ statement: Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool are informed on the situation, as revealed on Monday.
      “Brighton, not intentioned to sell unless they receive really huge proposal.”
      Winger Leandro Trossard joined Arsenal in a £27million deal from Brighton and made his debut during the 3-2 win over Manchester United on Sunday.
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      The Seagulls have become serial recruiters of top talent which is then flipped for a huge profit margin, as evidenced by sales such as Marc Cucurella, Ben White and most recently Trossard.
      Trossard arrived at the Amex Stadium in 2019 for just £18m, while the respective fees they got for Cucurella and White saw Brighton receive more money than what it cost them to build their stadium.
      Caicedo is set to be the next name on that list of profitable acquisitions by the club after he cost them just £5m Independiente del Valle two years ago.
      And his price tag may swell amid Liverpool’s interest. 
      The Reds have endured a miserable campaign so far and Jurgen Klopp is believed to be looking to bolster his ageing midfield ahead of the next campaign. More

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      Newcastle ‘launch third £14m transfer bid for Matheus Franca’ but Flamengo hold out on £17.5m for midfielder

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly launched a third bid for Flamengo wonderkid Matheus Franca.But the Magpies are still short of the Brazilian side’s asking price for their top asset.
      Newcastle have launched a new bid for Matheus France but are still short of his asking priceCredit: Rex
      Reports in Franca’s homeland claim Newcastle saw their first £11.5m bid rejected for the attacking midfielder last week.
      And a second offer worth an initial £12m was also turned down by Flamengo.
      But Eddie Howe is determined to land 19-year-old Franca this month.
      A fresh £14m bid has now been submitted as the Toon boss looks to seal a deal.
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      However, Flamengo have maintained from the start they want at least £17.5m for Franca PLUS 50 per cent of his next transfer fee.
      They are about to sell another top player in Joao Gomes for £16m, and believe Franca is worth “a lot more” due to his age and profile.
      As well as Franca, Newcastle would also like to secure a deal for Everton’s Anthony Gordon ahead of Chelsea.
      A bid worth up to £40m has been offered, but the Toffees are hoping for closer to £60m.
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      Toon also fancy Man Utd midfielder Scott McTominay.
      However, the ace is not for sale until the summer.
      And there could be more outgoings at St James’ Park too, with Allan Saint-Maximin a loan target for AC Milan.
      But he has just returned from injury and remains a vital player in Howe’s eyes.
      Newcastle keeper Karl Darlow has joined Hull on a six-month loan. More