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      Man Utd lining up Diogo Costa transfer in summer with Yann Sommer set to join Bayern Munich

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly lining up a move for Diogo Costa this summer.That’s because top target Yann Sommer looks destined to join Bayern Munich.
      Man Utd are ready to swoop for Portugal and Porto goalie Diogo CostaCredit: Getty
      Switzerland and Gladbach ace Yann Sommer is set to join Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      The 34-year-old Gladbach goalkeeper emerged on United’s radar last month amid doubts over David De Gea’s future.
      Erik ten Hag’s current No1 is out of contract this year and has to accept a huge cut on his £350,000-a-week wages to remain.
      It’s reckoned United were ready to bring forward their move for Sommer after Martin Dubravka was recalled from his loan by Newcastle.
      But Bayern Munich have been tracking Sommer since losing Manuel Neuer to a freak skiing injury.
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      And Blick claims a deal is now close for Switzerland’s No1 to join the German champions.
      However, United have been scouting more than one stopper.
      And CM Journal claims Ten Hag will now look to Porto star Costa to replace De Gea.
      Portugal’s World Cup goalie, 23, is rated as one of the best young talents in Europe.
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      A host of clubs are following Costa, who has a £66million release clause.
      But his agent Jorge Mendes is understood to be working behind the scenes on securing a switch to Old Trafford.
      Chelsea have also been linked with Costa, but they still have big earners Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga on the books.

      And should Costa sign for United, it would also bring an end to De Gea’s stunning 12-year spell at the Theatre of Dreams.
      He could be set for a return to LaLiga, with several clubs reportedly interested following his early years at Atletico Madrid. More

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      Man Utd close to agreeing shock Jack Butland loan transfer from Crystal Palace after Martin Dubravka’s Newcastle recall

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are close to agreeing a loan move for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland.United need further goalkeeping cover after Martin Dubravka was recalled to Newcastle from his loan move at Old Trafford.
      Jack Butland is reportedly wanted by Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Martin Dubravka has seen his season-long loan at Man Utd cut shortCredit: Getty
      David De Gea is currently backed up by Tom Heaton and Nathan Bishop.
      Butland is currently seeing his minutes blocked by Vicente Guaita despite Sam Johnstone being injured for Patrick Vieira’s Eagles.
      The 29-year-old had a sparkling start to his career becoming the youngest goalkeeper to represent England at the age of 19 years 158 days back in August 2012, the first of nine caps
      The 6ft 5” Bristol born ‘keeper also represented the Great Britain Olympic squad that year.
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      He has also been named in two squads for major tournaments, the Euros in 2012 and the World Cup in 2018.
      Having started his career at Birmingham City and then went on to make 169 appearances at Stoke City between 2013 and 2020.

      He signed for Crystal Palace in October 2020 on a three year deal but has made only ten Premier League appearances for them since then.
      He did, however, play a key role as the Selhurst Park club reached the FA Cup semi-finals last season.
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      He has not played at all this season and not been a Premier League regular since Stoke’s relegation in 2018.
      Butland, is signed in time, could make his debut in United’s FA Cup game versus Everton on Friday night or their game on January 10 in the Carabao Cup against Charlton.
      Man Utd have been linked with a number of top goalkeepers such as Porto’s Diogo Costa and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Yann Sommer.
      But these are seen as potential De Gea replacements in the summer as his contract is set to expire and are reportedly unlikely to arrive in January. More

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      West Ham ‘leading Tottenham in Ruslan Malinovskyi transfer race with Spurs only keen on loan deal despite Conte pleas’

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      WEST HAM and Tottenham are reportedly keen on Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi.The 29-year-old Ukrainian is said to be eager for a new challenge.
      Ruslan Malinovskyi is a reported target for West Ham and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Malinovskyi would rather a move to Tottenham to work with Antonio Conte, according to Calciomercato.
      But Spurs are only reported to be willing to bring the midfielder to the club on loan.
      However, Atalanta will not consider a temporary deal.
      That seemingly leaves West Ham in pole position to swoop for the 51-cap international.
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      French club Marseille are also said to be waiting in the “background” in case he becomes available to them.
      Malinovskyi is under contract with Atalanta until 2025, and the Serie A side are also thought to be reluctant to sell.
      The player himself is reportedly intent on a fresh start after three-and-a-half years in Italy.
      Spurs were previously linked in the summer, while West Ham are looking at making January additions to try and fire them up the table.
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      Tottenham’s reported willingness to only sign him on loan comes despite Conte’s pleas for transfers.
      After the 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa, the Italian claimed Spurs must sign two players worth up to £70million every season if they want to become title contenders.
      Conte said: “I continue to repeat that last season we made a miracle.
      “It happened, why? Because we played only one competition and we played with 12 or 13 players that didn’t have injuries in the last 15 games.
      “We did a miracle, but I knew what the situation was and then I was very clear with the club (over what was needed) to become title contenders.
      “I remember very well in the summer people talked about Tottenham as title contenders but it was a bit crazy to see this.
      “To become title contenders, to become a team ready to fight to win something, you need to have a solid foundation, which means to have 14 or 15 strong players, with quality, and the other young players to develop.
      “Every season, you can add two players – but two players priced £50m, £60m, £70m.
      “In this way, it means you are signing important players who can improve the quality and the level of your team. But this is a process, guys.” More

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      ‘If I don’t accept this I have to go’ – Antonio Conte reveals he’s facing dilemma over future at Tottenham

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      ANTONIO CONTE admits he is facing a dilemma over his Tottenham future.The Italian confessed he knew he was joining a club looking to build patiently when taking charge in November 2021.
      Antonio Conte has cast doubt over his Tottenham future againCredit: Getty
      But with six months left on his deal, the former Premier League champ is weighing up whether or not he is in it for the long haul.
      Conte, 53, said: “I signed when I found the club in a difficult position for many reasons.
      “Now my task, I understood it very well, is to try to help the club go in the right direction or to come back in the right direction about the choices of the players, about the work, to organise and to create a foundation.
      “Now this is my big challenge here. If I want to stay, then I have to accept this.
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      “Otherwise, if I do not want to accept this then I have to go.”
      Conte was in negotiations over a new contract last month and should he decide to stay, he would likely sign fresh terms.
      But if he opts to part ways, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is likely to let him leave this summer, even though the club have an option to extend his current deal for a further 12 months.
      Conte won the Premier League as Chelsea boss in 2016-17.
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      And he has been explicit in his belief that Spurs are some way off being able to challenge for  the title.
      Following their 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa on New Year’s Day, he branded summer suggestions they could win the Premier League as “crazy”.
      He also believes that repeating last season’s “miracle” of finishing in the top four will be even harder, given the number of competitors with far deeper pockets.
      Conte, who won four Serie A titles in charge of Juventus and Inter Milan, added: “If you ask me, ‘The challenge for you is to win the Premier League, to win the Champions League’, this is not the task here in this moment.
      “My big challenge is this: To continue to work so strong with my staff and the players, to improve the club, to create a solid foundation.
      “If I am satisfied to continue to do this work and to one day see the result, I will stay.
      “If I’m not convinced 100 per cent then I can leave my work here.
      “It’s a big work we are doing together. I know very well what it is and it’s important.
      “You asked me, ‘You are used to [winning]’ but to win you need to stay in the right condition.
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      “My task with the club is to create a solid base for Tottenham to come back to be competitive and to have the ambition but in a strong way, not only with words.”
      Spurs, who visit Crystal Palace tonight, are fifth due to a poor run of two wins and a draw in their last seven league games. More

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      ‘I would never, ever give up’ – Declan Rice hits back at West Ham fans who fear he’s got one eye on big-money transfer

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      DECLAN RICE has hit back at supporters who have claimed that he has “given up” in his performances for West Ham.The Hammers have endured a miserable run of form that has seen them slip to 17th in the Premier League.
      Declan Rice has hit back at fans who have claimed he’s ‘given up’Credit: Alamy
      The 2-0 defeat to Brentford on Friday has left them outside of the relegation zone only on goal difference.
      Some fans have been taking out their frustrations on social media by blasting their captain Rice’s recent displays.
      With speculation mounting that he will leave West Ham, where he has played since 2014, one Instagram account even claimed that Rice “has given up”.
      But the England international has hit back at that after reading it himself on Instagram.
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      He wrote: “Keep reading little comments like these that are, 1. Funny & 2. Complete nonsense. I would never ever give up, for the fans or for the club.
      “Of course things on a football pitch get tough! But especially as captain and wearing this shirt, I know exactly what it means to play for West Ham.”
      His manager David Moyes has also publicly defended the player from social media criticism.
      He said last week: “People can have their opinions, but Declan played fantastically well in midweek and he has done for nearly all the time I’ve been here.
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      “He’s tried to drive us on and he did everything he could in midweek. I don’t see it.”
      A host of clubs have been linked with moves for Rice over recent months.
      Both Manchester United and City are believed to want to take him to the North West.
      Meanwhile Chelsea, who released the ace as a youngster, are also keen on bringing him back to Stamford Bridge.
      West Ham are next in action tomorrow when they head to Leeds United in the Premier League before an FA Cup trip to Brentford on Saturday.  More

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      Southampton close to £7.5m deal for World Cup star Orsic as they launch triple raid to help Premier League survival bid

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      SOUTHAMPTON are close to agreeing a £7.5million deal for Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Mislav Orsic.Saints have also opened talks over a deal for Lorient striker Terem Moffi and are plotting a £12m move for Racing Club midfielder Carlos Alcaraz.
      Mislav Orsic is close to a move to SouthamptonCredit: Rex
      Nathan Jones is also keen on Lorient striker Terem MoffiCredit: AFP
      Carlos Alcaraz is another target for the SaintsCredit: Getty
      Southampton are rock bottom of the Premier League with just one win in their last 12 Premier League games and are in need of new arrivals to boost their survival bid.
      Orisc, 30, has eight goals and seven assists in the Croatian top flight this season and will be known to English fans for impressive performances against Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal.
      The attacking midfielder bagged a hat-trick against Spurs to dump them out of the Europa League in 2020.
      He also scored at West Ham in Europe last season and netted the winner against the Blues in their Champions League opener – a goal which got Thomas Tuchel the sack.
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      New boss Nathan Jones is also in desperate need of a striker and also wants to bolster his midfield.
      While Southampton are just two points from safety, they have been desperately short of goals so far and have lost all three Prem games since Jones replaced Ralph Hasenhuttl in December.
      Only Neymar and Kylian Mbappe have scored more goals than Moffi’s ten in Ligue 1 so far this season.
      The Nigeria international, 23, is one of a number of strikers the Saints are considering this month, with Udinese striker Beto also on their list.
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      Jones is also keen on Argentinian Alcaraz, who has been linked with both Inter Milan and Benfica.
      The Portuguese side have considered the 20-year-old as a replacement for World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez, who is set to join Chelsea this month.
      Given the clubs who have been keeping tabs on Alcaraz, nicknamed Charly, it would prove quite the coup for Southampton to nab the youngster, who has 12 goals and six assists in 83 appearances for Racing.
      Former Luton manager Jones also wants additions in defence with recalls for both Jack Stephens, who is on loan at Bournemouth, and Jan Bednarek, who joined Aston Villa in the summer, being considered. More

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      Man Utd target France World Cup star Randal Kolo Muani but face competition from Bayern Munich for £53m striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in France international Randal Kolo Muani, according to reports.The Red Devils are desperate to add a striker in the January transfer window after axing Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Manchester United are reportedly interested in Randal Kolo MuaniCredit: AP
      And Muani, 24, is a target for United, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.
      They are even said to be preparing a £53million January offer for the Eintracht Frankfurt forward.
      But the Red Devils are set to face stiff competition for his signature.
      German giants Bayern Munich are also reported to be interested.
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      Muani himself is claimed to prefer the idea of staying in Germany and joining the Bundesliga champions.
      He also wants to see out of the rest of the campaign with Frankfurt – having only joined the club in the summer from Nantes.
      Muani has scored five goals and provided 10 assists in 14 Bundesliga appearances this season.
      He has also netted twice in six Champions League outings.
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      Journalist Nicolo Schira says Frankfurt want £53m-£62m to part ways with the forward.
      However, United boss Erik ten Hag has suggested the Red Devils are short of funds this month.
      On the club’s striker issues, Ten Hag said: “I think we have a good team when all the players are available.
      “But with many games coming up, I think there is a need.
      “But you need one who can have an impact, otherwise you are just burning money and you don’t strengthen the squad and it doesn’t help you.”
      Elsewhere, reports claim Muani’s France team-mate Marcus Thuram is also attracting interest from United.
      Thuram’s Borussia Monchengladbach contract expires at the end of the season. More

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      ‘He’s our player’ – Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui rules out Matheus Nunes transfer exit after Liverpool ‘launch £44m bid’

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI has ruled out selling Matheus Nunes amid Liverpool’s interest.The Reds are looking for midfield recruits to bolster the spine of the team to help with their top four charge.
      Matheus Nunes is a target for Liverpool but Wolves don’t want to sellCredit: Getty
      They have already signed forward Cody Gakpo in a £37million deal from PSV.
      But with the January window now open, The Telegraph reported that Liverpool submitted a £44m bid to prise Portugal star Nunes away from Wolves.
      However, new boss Lopetegui appears to have ruled out the departure of the 24-year-old – who only arrived in a club-record £42.2m deal in the summer.
      The ex-Real Madrid and Spain boss said: “We can say that Matheus is our player, he’s a Wolves player and he’s happy to be here.”
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      Jamie Carragher blasted the club’s recruitment committee for not signing a midfielder in the summer, before urging them to splash £200m on new players.
      Following the club’s 3-1 loss to Brentford, he said: “Liverpool’s transfer team have been lauded more than any in Premier League, but this is on them.
      “They’ve gone from team challenging for four trophies to one that’s struggling for a Champions League place. Liverpool didn’t sign a midfield player in the summer.
      “They can’t get in the top four without signing a midfielder. I can’t see it changing before the end of the season.
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      “They’re a team in transition. They’ve got a lot of young players who have been great for the club, but they need to go big in the summer.
      “You think of what (Manchester) United and Chelsea have spent and they’re still not close to winning the league.
      “Liverpool need to spend £200m. They need to sign three midfielders. They need to be at least £40-50m players.
      “People keep talking about Bellingham, but for me it’s as important to get a Wijnaldum type, who – alongside Fabinho – can protect that back four, stop players running through.” More