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      Tottenham fans all say the same thing as footage emerges of Ndombele appearing to row with Napoli boss

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      TANGUY NDOMBELE appeared to engage in a heated argument with his Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti last night.The Frenchman is on loan with the Serie A side from Tottenham until the end of the season.

      Tanguy Ndombele appeared to argue with his managerCredit: BT Sport
      The Frenchman didn’t back down when confronted by his managerCredit: Rex
      Napoli possess an option to make Ndombele’s transfer permanent at the end of the season for around £26.5million.
      But after his exchange with Spalletti, Spurs supporters are pessimistic that the Italian table toppers will take them up on the deal.
      The Neapolitans fell to their first defeat of the season last night, going down 1-0 to champions Inter Milan.
      Ndombele began the match on the bench, before replacing Frank Anguissa with just 14 minutes to go.
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      He was unable to help his side find an equaliser during his cameo, and appeared to frustrate his boss in the process.
      In a clip shown on BT Sport, a visibly frustrated Spalletti gesticulated with his arms and seemed to ask Ndombele: “Why you stay there?”
      The midfielder waved his arms and appeared to answer back to his manager, before animatedly pointing across the pitch.
      He then turned his back on Spalletti, shrugging his shoulders as he walked off.
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      After watching the clip, one Tottenham fan wrote: “It’s not looking good for selling him permanently.”
      To which another responded: “It’s gonna take a miracle.”
      Another added: “I don’t think Napoli will be making Tanguy Ndombele’s deal permanent…”
      A further supporter moaned: “It’s getting to the point we’re gonna have to terminate his contract.
      “He’s not good enough to play in any top league, and teams outside of them won’t pay his wages.”
      Spurs smashed their transfer record to sign Ndombele for £65m back in 2019.
      He made 91 appearances for Spurs over the following two-and a-half years – representing five managers in the process, including caretaker Ryan Mason.
      His final appearance came in an FA Cup tie against Morecambe 12 months ago.
      He was booed by his own fans that day, as he walked off the pitch with his side trailing the League One strugglers 1-0 with 21 minutes left.
      A loan return to former club Lyon followed in the second half of last season, before he joined Napoli on a temporary deal last summer.
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      He has made 19 appearances for the Serie A side this season, but has only completed 90 minutes once.
      Ndombele remains contracted to Tottenham until 2025.
      Ndombele, 25, was booed off by Spurs fans during an FA Cup tie against Morecambe last seasonCredit: Reuters More

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      Enzo Fernandez ‘AXED from Benfica squad for next game’ as Chelsea haggle over £106m transfer fee

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      BENFICA have reportedly axed Enzo Fernandez for their next game amid links to Chelsea.The World Cup winner returned to the team in their 3-0 defeat to Braga before flying home to Argentina for New Year’s celebrations.
      Enzo Fernandez will not play a part in Benfica’s next matchCredit: EPA
      That angered manager Roger Schmidt who claimed the midfielder may have played his last game for Benfica.
      Schmidt is set to leave Fernandez out of Benfica’s next match against Portimonense, reports A Bola.
      It comes after the Benfica boss slammed Chelsea for turning Fernandez’s head by submitting a “disrespectful” bid.
      Chelsea were negotiating over Fernandez’s whopping £106million buyout clause but saw their offer of cash plus players rejected by the Portuguese giants – who want the cash up front.
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      Fernandez is said to have informed Benfica that he wishes to leave the Stadio da Luz, much to the annoyance of manager Schmidt.
      And he has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea ahead of the move.

      The Blues submitted an offer worth £112m which was to be paid in three installments.
      But Benfica snubbed the bid, demanding his buyout clause be paid up front.
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      Schmidt said of Chelsea’s pursuit: “We don’t want to sell Enzo. There is a club who wants our player.
      “They know we don’t want to sell the player [and] they tried to get the player on their side and they know that they can only get this player when they pay the [release] clause.
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      “So it’s a very clear situation for what the club is doing who want to buy Enzo.
      “It’s disrespectful against all of us, against Benfica. And I cannot accept what they are doing.” More

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      Jack Butland hails ‘top class’ David de Gea and Tom Heaton after completing loan transfer to Man Utd

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      JACK BUTLAND is excited at the prospect of working with David De Gea and Tom Heaton after joining Manchester United on loan.The goalkeeper agreed to join the Red Devils for the remainder of the season after Martin Dubravka was recalled by Newcastle.
      Jack Butland has joined Manchester United on loan
      Butland is excited at the prospect of working with David De Gea and Tom Heaton
      And he is looking forward to working alongside “top class” keepers and helping United achieve their goals this season.
      He spoke to United’s media team after the move was confirmed and he revealed how proud he was to sign for the club.
      Butland said: “This is an amazing club and one that I am now proud to represent.
      “I’m really looking forward to working with an unbelievable goalkeeping group, supporting each other every day to create the best training and playing environment for the team.
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      “I’ve played against David De Gea and represented England alongside Tom Heaton; they are top-class keepers.
      “I am relishing the opportunity to compete alongside and support them as team-mates.
      “There is a lot that this group can achieve this season and I’m excited to play my part in helping everyone to reach these ambitions.”
      Ten Hag confirmed Butland’s arrival on Thursday and spoke of the importance of having three senior goalies in the squad.
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      The Dutchman said: “We have some young ones and they do well but we have so many games so you need three good goalies in training but also when problems are coming you need experience in goal to get what you are aiming for.
      “I’m really happy with David, it’s quite clear, he’s our No1, he’s a really good performer but there’s always something that can happen with David as well and you have to be prepared for that.
      “Last year I had a situation with Ajax where we had three goalies injured and you don’t want a position that you play for trophies and you have to put in a young keeper.
      “It can kill your season. That’s what you have to be prepared for.” More

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      Man City ‘are weighing up a transfer for Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy but face competition from PSG’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly weighing up a move for Real Madrid ace Ferland Mendy.According to Sport, City consider Mendy as a transfer priority as they are still looking for a quality left-back.
      Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be targeting Real Madrid ace Ferland MendyCredit: Getty
      But the reigning Premier League champions are facing competition from Paris Saint-Germain, who also need to strengthen their defence.
      The France international is a key starter for Real manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      However, Los Blancos are not prioritising a new contract for the 27-year-old, whose deal runs out in 2025.
      And the Spanish champions are reportedly looking to sign Bayern Munich star left-back Alphonso Davies.
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      Therefore, the Madrid giants are open to listening to offers for Mendy.
      However, Real won’t consider any bid less than £44m, which is the amount they paid to sign him from Lyon in 2019.
      But Ancelotti’s side is not keen on selling to a direct Champions League rival.
      City manager Pep Guardiola has had to resort to playing right-back Joao Cancelo on the left.
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      PSG boss Christophe Galtier, on the other hand, has not been convinced by either Juan Bernat or Nuno Mendes.
      Real, though, are preparing for Mendy’s potential exit as they are also targeting Rayo Vallecano’s Fran Garcia and Girona’s Miguel Gutierrez along with Davies. More

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      Arsenal icon Thierry Henry ‘wants to return to management with Belgium despite deal being worth less than Martinez’s’

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      ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry wants to become the next Belgium manager… and is open to a pay cut, reports suggest.The Belgian national team is looking for its next manager after Roberto Martinez’s resignation following a disastrous 2022 World Cup campaign.
      Thierry Henry has been working as Belgium’s assistant managerCredit: Getty
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry now wants to take over as Belgium managerCredit: The Mega Agency
      The Red Devils’ dwindling golden generation was knocked out of the group stages following some poor results and reports of backstage turmoil.
      According to HLN, assistant manager Henry wants to succeed Martinez and carry the national team out of its current slump.
      The legendary striker initially joined the team’s coaching staff in 2016 and helped then finish third in the 2018 World Cup.
      But the 45-year-old then pursued a management career of his own as he took over at Monaco but only lasted for three months.
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      The Frenchman then tried his luck in the MLS at Montreal Impact but left two years later as he wanted to be closer to his family in London.
      Despite his limited experience, Henry wants the top job in Belgium even though he is set for a lower salary.

      Martinez earned around €3million (£2.7m) per year, including bonuses.
      The same report from Belgium claims the ex-Everton boss’ replacement will “almost certainly” make even less.
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      That means the Arsenal record goalscorer would bag even less than what he has earned as a pundit at Sky Sports and CBS, who have paid him around €5m (£4.4m) per year.
      However, the ex-Barcelona star is not being deterred by that and has already informed the federation informally without officially applying.
      The likes of Romelu Lukaku and Toby Alderweireld are very positive about Henry but it is unknown how the rest of the core team feels about him.
      However, the France great inspires a lot of respect due to his successful playing career despite his previous coaching spells being short-lived. More

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      N’Golo Kante ‘nearing new Chelsea contract’ in U-turn after shock transfer links with Arsenal and Tottenham

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      N’GOLO KANTE is reportedly closing in on a new Chelsea contract.That’s despite shock links with London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.
      N’Golo Kante is closing in on a new Chelsea deal after a U-turnCredit: AFP
      Kante’s current Blues deal expires this summer.
      And previous reports claimed he was set to become a free agent after a string of injuries.
      Despite being eyed by clubs across Europe, Kante’s preference was to remain in London.
      That put Arsenal and Spurs on red alert, with both sides looking for midfield reinforcements.
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      But Foot Mercato claims Kante and Chelsea have had a change of heart.
      Despite his recent injury setbacks, Graham Potter and Todd Boehly are now keen on keeping Kante in west London.
      Likewise, the player is happy to stay put at Stamford Bridge.
      And a new long-term deal until 2026 is now on the table, with the wages coming close close to Kante’s original demands.
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      Chelsea’s new offer also includes various bonuses based on appearances, of which Kante has made just two this season.
      The player is thought to be quietly pleased with the deal, but has asked for several days to consider it.
      Should Kante opt against it, he could end up joining Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      Ronnie’s new side Al-Nassr are said to be monitoring Kante’s situation and could pounce with a stunning wage offer.
      That’s despite already paying Ronaldo a world-record £173million a year.
      Kante has been at Chelsea since 2016 following a £32m move from then-champions Leicester.
      He led the Blues to the title in his first season before landing an FA Cup and Europa League.
      But Kante’s defining moment came when his man-of-the-match performances helped Chelsea secure a second Champions League in 2021. More

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      Chelsea step up Mudryk transfer with Shakhtar Donetsk director seen in Todd Boehly’s personal box during Man City game

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      CHELSEA have stepped up their pursuit of wonderkid Mykhailo Mudryk with Shakhtar Donetsk’s director seen in Todd Boehly’s plush personal box.Darijo Srna is in London to discuss the future of the 22-year-old with both Chelsea and Arsenal interested.
      Shakhtar chief Darijo Srna is in Boehly’s personal box at ChelseaCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Srna is holding talks with clubs over Mudryk’s futureCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Boehly is attempting to hijack a deal for the 22-year-oldCredit: Jamie McPhilimey
      Srna also had dinner with former Shakhtar and Arsenal players Willian and EduardoCredit: Twitter
      Arsenal have already seen an offer worth £62million knocked back.
      Srna also had dinner with former Shakhtar and Gunners stars Willian and Eduardo before heading to Chelsea vs Manchester City.
      But at Stamford Bridge, Srna was sitting in Blues owner Boehly’s personal box for the Premier League clash.
      Chelsea are attempting to hijack Arsenal’s move for Mudryk with Boehly willing to back boss Graham Potter in the transfer market this month.
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      However, Mudryk has been keeping a watchful eye on Arsenal in particular.
      The Ukraine wonderkid watched on an iPad as Mikel Arteta’s men brushed West Ham aside on Boxing Day with a 3-1 win.
      Ahead of Arsenal’s New Year’s Eve clash with Brighton, Mudryk expressed his admiration for Arteta and his former Shakhtar boss Roberto De Zerbi, who is now in charge on the South Coast.
      De Zerbi then tipped Mudryk as a potential future Ballon d’Or winner.
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      And in his latest social media antics, Mudryk liked a mocked up post of him behind bars with the caption calling for him to be freed.
      But it appears he has now unliked the post.
      Mudryk is a target of Arsenal and ChelseaCredit: Getty More

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      Aston Villa closing in on £15million swoop for Real Betis star Alex Moreno as Unai Emery tries to put his stamp on team

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      UNAI EMERY is closing in on a £15million swoop for Real Betis left back Alex Moreno.The 29-year-old is regarded as the best uncapped left-back in LaLiga and is highly rated by Emery who admires his defensive discipline as well as his attacking qualities.
      Aston Villa are closing in on Real Betis ace Alex MorenoCredit: Getty
      Villa have informed Betis of their interest and sources in Spain have reported talks between the clubs are ongoing, with Betis already sounding out potential replacements if Moreno does leave.
      The defender was surprisingly left out of Betis’ 4-1 victory against Ibiza in the Copa del Rey yesterday, with fans fearing Moreno could be Villa bound.
      Moreno came close to joining Nottingham Forest for £9m in the summer, only to perform an 11th hour U-turn after fans begged him to stay.
      However, the chance to work with Villa’s high-profile Spanish coach Emery is more appealing to the vastly experienced defender who won the Copa del Rey with Betis last season.
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      Moreno has made 121 appearances for Betis in all competitions since signing from Rayo Vallecano for £6m in 2019 on a five-year-deal.
      There could also be a player on his way out of Villa Park this month.
      Striker Danny Ings is attracting interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
      Relegation strugglers Everton are said to have had a loan move rejected by Villa.
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      The 30-year-old has had to settle for mostly bench appearances this term.
      But came to Emery’s rescue on Wednesday night when he snatched a point with a late goal against Wolves. More