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      Brentford sign Freiburg striker Kevin Schade on loan with club-record £22m permanent transfer obligation

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      BRENTFORD have completed the signing of Freiburg striker Kevin Schade on an initial loan deal.The 21-year-old will join the club on loan until the end of the season before signing a five-year deal in the summer.
      Schade has joined Brentford on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Brentford are expected to make the loan permanent in the summerCredit: BRENTFORD
      He is set to become the club’s most expensive player with a £22million transfer fee already in place.
      When speaking about the transfer, manager Thomas Frank told Brentford media: “I think Kevin is a typical Brentford signing. He is a young, promising talent that we see a big potential in.
      “We have been following him for a while and we think he will suit our style of play.
      “He can play anywhere across our front three positions. He could play for us on either wing or as the central striker.
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      “He has great pace and is very promising in the way he runs behind defences.
      “He is very good aerially, in both boxes, and can develop even more to be a real threat as an offensive option with his head.
      “We like the way he presses when the team do not have the ball. He is willing to work very hard for his team.
      “We see him as a player that could have a big potential to be a fine goal scorer and it is great to have him at Brentford. Our coaching staff are looking forward to working with him.”
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      Schade made his Freiburg debut in August 2021 and has since scored six goals in 36 appearances for the club.
      He can play both on the right wing and as a striker so he will provide competition for star man Ivan Toney when he arrives in west London. More

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      Arsenal’s second £62m Mudryk transfer bid ‘to be rejected’ amid Chelsea interest as Shakhtar point to Jack Grealish fee

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      SHAKHTAR DONETSK are set to reject Arsenal’s improved £62million bid for Mykhailo Mudryk, according to reports.The Ukrainian has emerged as the Gunners’ No1 January target.
      Shakhtar are demanding a huge fee for Mykhailo Mudryk this monthCredit: Getty
      Arsenal launched a £52m opening bid for the winger, which was promptly rejected.
      And according to the Mail, their follow up £62m offer will also be turned down.
      Shakthar value their prized asset at around £88m.
      And Chelsea entering the race has only strengthened their bargaining position.
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      The Blues are yet to make an official bid for Mudryk, but are set to open talks for his signature this week.
      Shakhtar chief Darijo Srna is in London and is expected to attend Chelsea’s clash with Manchester City tomorrow.
      A bid of £60m plus £20m in add-ons could be enough for the Blues to beat Arsenal to signing Mudryk.
      Shakhtar believe an offer in this region to be a fair price, given the fees paid for Jack Grealish (£100m) and Antony (£85.5m) in recent seasons.
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      Mudryk has made no secret of his desire to join the Gunners – openly admitting his admiration for the club and posting photos watching their recent matches.
      Should the Gunners fail to stump up the cash, however, he could find himself heading to West London instead.
      Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin is claimed to be in contact with both Arsenal and Chelsea as he aims to get the biggest fee possible.
      Chelsea are also keen on Argentine World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez.
      But Benfica’s eye-watering £112m price tag could prevent the Blues from signing both he and Mudryk. More

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      Todd Boehly is on track to spend £520MILLION on transfers in just seven months at Chelsea with five-player January spree

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      TODD BOEHLY is on track to spend over £520million on transfers in just seven months at Chelsea.That’s by splurging on FIVE new players in the January window.
      Todd Boehly could sign five more players this month to take his spending up to £520mCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fans feared the days of heavy spending at Stamford Bridge were over after Roman Abramovich sold up last year.
      But American businessman Boehly showed he’s ready to invest by spending £270m on signings last summer.
      Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrived to boost Chelsea’s first-team squad.
      And there were plenty of signings to strengthen the youth sides too, with Carney Chukwuemeka and Cesare Casadei arriving for sizeable fees.
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      But Boehly’s spending spree is set to continue into winter with at least five more players.
      Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman takes a look at the aces being tipped for a Stamford Bridge switch…
      ENZO FERNANDEZ – £112m
      Chelsea emerged as favourites to sign the Benfica midfielder after he helped Argentina to World Cup glory.
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      Chelsea are ready to pay in three instalments for potential record signing Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      The tournament’s Best Young Player has a whopping £105m release clause, forcing most teams to abandon their pursuit.
      But Chelsea are ready to pay a bit more money in THREE instalments to secure a deal AND beat Financial Fair Play restrictions.
      Should a deal fail to materialise, Chelsea are also thought to be interested in Alexis Mac Allister – although Brighton have made it clear they have no intention of selling.
      Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham and West Ham captain Declan Rice are also on Chelsea’s list, but any move will have to wait until the summer.
      The Blues are keen on hijacking Arsenal’s dela for Mykhailo MudrykCredit: PA
      MYKHAILO MUDRYK – £88m
      Ukrainian ace is the latest superstar to interest Boehly, despite widely being tipped to join Arsenal.
      Chelsea are now targeting the Shakhtar Donetsk star despite previously being linked with AC Milan’s Rafael Leao.
      And Chelsea’s willingness to meet Shakhtar’s £88m asking price – albeit in instalments – could give them the edge over the Gunners.
      Benoit Badiashile is set to bolster Graham Potter’s defenceCredit: Getty
      BENOIT BADIASHILE – £35m
      Chelsea’s defence has not looked the same since Antonio Rudiger left on a free transfer to Real Madrid.
      But Monaco star Badiashile is the ideal man to fix Graham Potter’s backline.
      The left-footer is already a seasoned operator at 21 and for £35m could be a real bargain for the Blues.
      David Datro Fofana has already complete his Stamford Bridge switchCredit: Getty
      DAVID DATRO FOFANA – £10m
      Already being hailed as the new Didier Drogba, Ivory Coast striker Fofana is the first signing Chelsea have made this month.
      He was a target for Potter at Brighton but now incredibly finds himself at one of the world’s biggest clubs.
      Whether Fofana plays a role this term remains to be seen, but he comes at a snip and is sure to have an impact in the future.
      Joao Felix could be set for a stunning loan to EnglandCredit: Getty
      JOAO FELIX – £10m
      What may seem like a mind-boggling bargain for an elite-level player is actually just what it will cost to take Felix on loan for five months.
      Atletico Madrid are ready to lose the player until the summer in the hope that he rediscovers his old form.
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      And Chelsea are reportedly in the mix to bring Felix to the Premier League on a short-term deal.
      But Arsenal and Man Utd could yet scupper the Blues’ hopes. More

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      Chelsea set to hold advanced Mudryk transfer talks with Shakhtar chief to fly to London for Man City clash

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      CHELSEA are set to hold advanced talks with Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief this week over the transfer of Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports.SunSport exclusively revealed yesterday that the Blues are attempting to hijack the 21-year-old Ukrainian winger’s expected transfer to Arsenal.
      Chelsea want to hijack Mykhailo Mudryk’s transfer to ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Arsenal’s latest bid of £62million is still well short of Shakhtar’s asking price.
      And Chelsea will hope to pounce with negotiations set to take place this week.
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Shakhtar Donetsk club director Darijo Srna will be in London and is expected to attend Chelsea’s home clash with Manchester City tomorrow.
      It is thought the two clubs will discuss a possible deal for Mudryk in the next 24 hours after already holding initial talks.
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      Should Chelsea meet Shakhtar’s asking price – around £60m with a further £20m in add-ons – and beat Arsenal’s contract offer, they could land the exciting youngster.
      Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Mudryk for £120,000 per week across five years.
      Mudryk has made no secret of his desire to join the Gunners – openly admitting his admiration for the club and posting photos watching their recent matches.
      But with Srna in London, Arsenal will hope to continue talks and land their No1 target this month.
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      Chelsea are also interested in Enzo Fernandez from Benfica.
      But with the Argentine likely to cost at least £105m, it is unlikely even Todd Boehly will sanction mega-money moves for both stars. More

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      Premier League done deals: Every completed transfer this January

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      THE January transfer window always proves to be a chaotic occasion for all the clubs involved and the 2023 edition is no different.Premier League clubs have already been active in the transfer window and there is sure to be plenty more movement.
      Leeds United’s new signing Max WoberCredit: Twitter @LeedsUnitedYEP
      With the season taking a break when the 2022 World Cup was on, head coaches in the Premier League had the opportunity to turn their focus onto the January window.
      SunSport have all the information on the clubs involved in transfers so far in the Premier League.
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      The Gunners are yet to make a signing or see any players depart but they have been heavily linked with Mykhalo Mudryk.
      Furthermore, Cedric Soares looks set for a departure as Fulham remain interested.
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      Aston Villa
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      Aaron Ramsey – Loan recall
      Brentford
      In
      Byron Wilson – Coventry
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      Conor McManus – Bray Wanderers
      Beaux Booth – Dorking
      Fin Stevens – Loan recall
      Mads Bech – Loan recall
      Brighton & Hove Albion
      In
      Facundo Buonanotte – Rosaria Central
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      Chelsea
      In
      David Datro Fofana – Molde
      Crystal Palace
      Out
      Killian Phillips – Shrewsbury – Loan
      Everton
      In
      Ellis Simms – Loan recall
      Out
      Salomon Rondon – Released
      Leeds United
      In
      Max Wober – RB Salzburg
      Liverpool
      In
      Cody Gakpo – PSV
      Manchester United
      Out
      Martin Dubravka – Loan recall
      Newcastle United
      In
      Amadou Diallo – Free
      Garang Kuol – Central Coast Mariers
      Martin Dubravka – Loan recall
      Nottingham Forest
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      Gustavo Scarpa – Palmeiras
      Out
      Loic Bade – Loan recall
      West Ham
      In
      Luizao – Sao Paulo
      Wolves
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      Matheus Cunha – Atletico Madrid – Loan
      Joe Young – Dartford
      Louie Moulden – Solihull Moors
      Theo Corbeanu – Blackpool
      Christian Marques – Forest Green Rovers
      Lewis Richards – Harrogate Town
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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