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      Fans all say the same thing as Klopp claims Liverpool ‘cannot play Monopoly’ and ‘splash cash’ after Cody Gakpo transfer

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      JURGEN KLOPP has lowered expectations about Liverpool’s January transfer window by insisting the club “cannot play Monopoly” or “splash the cash”.But football fans have responded by highlighting that the acquisition of Cody Gakpo brings his net spend at Anfield to £235million.
      Jurgen Klopp does not feel Liverpool will be “splashing the cash” this monthCredit: PA
      Cody Gakpo joined Liverpool for £37million from PSVCredit: AFP
      Gakpo arrived from PSV last week for £35m as Klopp looks to plug the hole left by the injured Luis Diaz.
      Following the signing of the 23-year-old Netherlands international, Klopp was quizzed about other potential signings in the January window.
      But he was quick to shut down the possibility of an influx of arrivals.
      Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of their clash with Brentford on Monday, he said: “I am now here seven years and every window is pretty much the same; we talk about these things as though money didn’t play a role.
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      “It is never like this. We sign an outstanding player like Cody Gakpo and then you read about the next player.
      “We cannot play like Monopoly. Of course we cannot just spend and never could.
      “It is a big part of my philosophy, working full of faith and trust with the players we have and not constantly telling them we need another player in the position.
      “It is clear that you need real quality in all positions and two teams with the same level that you can rotate but people are surprised when we say we cannot start splashing the cash.
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      “If there is something we can do and that means right player and financial situation, we will do it.”
      Klopp has spent £680m since taking over at Liverpool in 2015, recouping £435m in sales.
      Liverpool’s purchases include £75m on Virgil van Dijk, £67m on Alisson and £53m on Naby Keita.
      They then paid Benfica £85m for Darwin Nunez in the summer.
      And many people are not very happy with the picture Klopp is trying to paint when it comes to his club’s spending power.
      One person said: “He’s the type to enjoy a good mental game. Didn’t he just drop a hundred million on a striker?”
      Another added: “Well considering 60 per cent of the league have never bought one 60 million pound player – 4 sounds like a team spending money.”
      A third said: “Diaz, Nunez and Gakpo since last Xmas. Man talks like he’s not being given a mountain of resources as it is.”
      And a fourth responded: “He’s desperate to appear as an underdog, despite them spending hundreds of millions themselves.”
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      Liverpool beat Aston Villa and Leicester after Christmas to climb up to sixth in the Premier League table.
      A win over Brentford would see them leapfrog Tottenham and move to within a single point of Manchester United in fourth. More

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      Newcastle ‘open talks’ to sign Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda but face transfer battle with two European giants

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      NEWCASTLE have begun talks with Real Valladolid over signing Ivan Fresneda but they face competition from top European sides, according to reports.The 18-year-old is seen as one of Spain’s top young prospects and he is attracting attention from Juventus and Borussia Dortmund.
      Ivan Fresneda is wanted by NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The Magpies have made the first move for the right-back, opening discussions about buying him, claims journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      Fresneda has a contract at Valldolid until 2025, however there is a release clause worth a supposed £26million.
      Newcastle reportedly value him at half that figure but could be keen on loaning him straight back to the LaLiga side for the rest of the season if they sign him in.
      It is unclear whether Valladolid would accept this but it has been reported that they could demand £10million.
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      The club, which is owned by Brazil legend Ronaldo, have admitted they could sell player but want to keep their squad as it is to avoid relegation.
      Fresneda has only ever played for the first-team ten times in his career and his performances so far suggest he is a star of the future.
      He has been capped four times by Spain’s Under-19 side and he was previously on the books of Real Madrid for four years as a child.
      Newcastle appear keen to sign a long-term alternative to Kieran Trippier, who is aged 32.
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      As for Juventus, right-back options Juan Cuadrado, 34, and Danilo, 31, are also ageing.
      Meanwhile, Dortmund could lose first-choice Thomas Meunier as his contract expires at the end of this season.
      As a result, the German side could be interested in Fresneda. More

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      Arsenal ‘trigger clause in Bukayo Saka’s contract to keep him at club for another year’ amid Man City transfer interest

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      ARSENAL have reportedly triggered a clause in Bukayo Saka’s contract to keep him at the club until at least 2024.The England international, 21, has been linked with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.
      Bukayo Saka is one of the most important players in the Arsenal squadCredit: Getty
      It comes at a time when his existing deal is due to expire in the summer.
      However, according to The Mail, Arsenal have now taken the option to extend his deal by a further 12 months, doing so before the clause expired at the end of December.
      And a new long-term contract could be secured sooner rather than later following reports last month that Saka is set to renew talks with Arsenal.
      Since breaking through into the first team in 2018, Saka has established himself as a regular in the Gunners’ forward line.
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      He has contributed 30 goals and 35 assists in 153 appearances for the club.
      And his sublime displays have seen him become a trusted lieutenant for England manager Gareth Southgate – already racking up 24 caps.
      He netted three times at the Qatar World Cup and was one of the Three Lions’ standout performers.
      Upon returning to Arsenal, he has scored in both of their games since the domestic season resumed – with Mikel Arteta’s men beating West Ham and Brighton.
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      Man City’s draw with Everton gave the North London outfit the opportunity to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the table.
      And they dually obliged with a convincing 4-2 victory over Roberto De Zerbi’s Seagulls on Saturday evening.
      Next up for Saka and Co is a clash with top four-chasing Newcastle on Tuesday.
      They then take on Oxford United in the third round of the FA Cup, before the North London Derby against Tottenham on January 15. More

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      Tottenham ‘close’ to £35m transfer deal for Pedro Porro as Daniel Levy backs manager Antonio Conte’s demand for signings

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly close to signing Sporting Lisbon right-back Pedro Porro.Boss Antonio Conte claimed the club must sign two players worth up to £70million every season if they want to become title contenders.
      Pedro Porro is reportedly close to sealing a move to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      And Spurs chairman Daniel Levy appears to have backed Conte with a swoop for Porro, 23.
      A £35m deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week, according to the Daily Star.
      Porro joined Sporting permanently in the summer from Manchester City after spending the previous two seasons on loan with them.
      The Premier League champs negotiated a clause that pays them 30 per cent of any profit Sporting make on Porro.
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      Previous reports in Portugal suggested £26m was enough for Sporting to sell Porro.
      But now the one-cap Spain international is claimed to be on the move for £35m.
      City also inserted an option that they can match any bids for Porro, but are unlikely to be in the market for him.
      Tottenham were booed off after yesterday’s 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.
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      And after the game Conte declared they cannot challenge for the title if they don’t spend like their Prem rivals.
      He said: “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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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal transfer target Joao Felix shocks fans after revealing Premier League club he supports

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      ATLETICO MADRID star Joao Felix revealed his favourite Premier League club and it is NOT Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester United.Felix has been linked with a sensational switch ahead of the upcoming January transfer window following some impressive displays in the 2022 World Cup.
      Joao Felix has been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and ArsenalCredit: Rex
      Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix named Leeds as his favourite Premier League clubCredit: Rex
      The forward has admitted he is a fan of the English top flight but he apparently never rooted for the usual title contenders like the Gunners, the Blues or United.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the Portugal international admitted he supports Leeds.
      However, the 23-year-old’s soft spot for the Yorkshire giants is highly unlikely to take him to Elland Road in the near future.
      But Felix is still likely to leave Atletico after a reported fallout with manager Diego Simeone.
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      Atleti chief executive Gil Marin also conceded that the Portuguese ace wants to leave.
      Marin told TVE: “[Felix] is the biggest bet this club has taken in its history. I personally think he’s a top talent, a world-class player.
      “For reasons it isn’t worth getting into – the relationship between him and the boss [Simeone], the minutes played, his motivation right now – it makes you think that the reasonable thing is that if there’s an option that’s good for the player, good for the club, we can look at it.
      “I’d love him to stay personally, but I don’t think that’s the player’s idea.”
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      Arsenal, United and Chelsea are looking to take advantage of that opportunity that could see Felix moving on loan due to his hefty asking price.
      The North Londoners are looking for a striker to replace star man Gabriel Jesus, who suffered a knee injury during the World Cup and will be out for three months.
      The West Londoners need someone to spearhead their attack after Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter Milan on loan last summer.
      And the Red Devils are still searching for someone to fill in for Cristiano Ronaldo after missing out on Cody Gakpo. More

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      Man Utd keeping tabs on Marcus Thuram contract situation and could move for France forward on free transfer in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach ace Marcus Thuram.The 25-year-old France international is out of contract at the end of the season.
      Manchester United are reportedly tracking Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      And United are monitoring developments with Thuram, according to the Daily Mail.
      He is free to talk hold talks with foreign clubs as he has less than six months remaining on his current deal.
      Thuram, who can play up front or out wide, has hit 13 goals in 17 games for Gladbach this season.
      The Red Devils are desperate for attacking reinforcements after Cristiano Ronaldo was axed before the World Cup.
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      Boss Erik ten Hag is seeking a short term fix in January, possibly on loan.
      But Thuram could be one for the future.
      Although Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all interested in Thuram, as well as United.
      He has been capped nine times by France and was a regular off the bench in Qatar as Didier Deschamps’ side lost the final to Argentina.
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      Looking ahead to the winter window before United’s 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday, Ten Hag confirmed he wants to sign a striker this month.
      He said: “It’s always difficult. Strikers are expensive, especially in the winter. But you have to set the limits high. We’re looking for it.
      “We need to be creative and do everything we have in our power to get the right players in, who are fitting in the balance.”
      He added: “So we are looking for the right player for our squad, but it has to match our sporting criteria, definitely, but also some financial criteria.” More

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      Lukaku reveals chat with Boehly over Tuchel row as he asks Chelsea to ‘find a solution’ for permanent Inter transfer

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      ROMELU LUKAKU revealed he was allowed to leave Chelsea after telling owner Todd Boehly how he felt about Thomas Tuchel.The Blues’ record £97.5million signing also confirmed he has no intention of ever returning to Stamford Bridge and wants to stay at Inter Milan.
      Romelu Lukaku told Todd Boehly ‘the whole truth’ about his relationship with ex-Blues boss Thomas TuchelCredit: Getty
      Boehly had ‘a great chat’ with LukakuCredit: Alamy
      Lukaku, 29, said: “Boehly decided to let me leave after I told him the whole truth about my relationship with Tuchel.
      “It was a great chat – I told him my version of what happened.
      “Then I had the opportunity to return to Inter and Boehly opened the door for me.”
      A hamstring injury has limited Lukaku to just four Inter games – and only one goal and an assist – since returning to the San Siro on loan in the summer.
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      But the 104-cap Belgium ace is determined to stay in Italy before returning to his boyhood club Anderlecht.
      He added: “Everyone knows what I want.
      “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
      “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
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      “Because even if we are in difficulty they are always there to help the team.
      “It was a surprise for me, I thought they were angry with me.
      “But in the end they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart. Even if I left, they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart.
      “I’ve had conversations with my team-mates, with people from the club and they know I’ve told the truth about why I left.
      “Now I’m back and I hope to stay in the future. I mean that for me Inter is worth everything.
      “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More

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      Frenkie de Jong ‘keen on Man Utd transfer’ following improved form under Ten Hag, leaving Barcelona fuming

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      FRENKIE DE JONG was the one that got away from Manchester United in the summer.But the Red Devils could reignite their interest in the midfielder amid reports he wants to join the club.
      Frenkie de Jong is rumoured to be open to joining the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      De Jong has revealed his desire to move to Old Trafford, according to a sensational report from Fichajes.
      That’s after United spent much of the summer trying to sign him, with Barcelona looking vulnerable due to their financial issues.
      In the end he stayed, and has been an important player for Xavi this season.
      His reported desire to join the Red Devils is said to have angered Barcelona chiefs.
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      The club were claimed to be open to letting him leave in the summer in order to trim down their wage bill.
      De Jong himself though wanted to stay in Spain, and hit back at critics who accused him of rejecting a wage cut.
      So now the fact he is alleged to have changed his mind, after claims from Sport any attempts to reduce his wages have been shelved, has not gone down well at the club.
      The midfielder may have been left impressed by Erik ten Hag’s side this season.
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      United have won their last three Premier League games and are fourth in the table.
      Although Ten Hag recently hinted at January transfers as he bemoaned the lack of “quality” depth at the club.
      An attacker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo is top of the agenda, although the Red Devils did lose out on Cody Gakpo to rivals Liverpool. More