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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.
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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

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      Man Utd ‘open to selling Aaron Wan-Bissaka despite strong performances in Dalot’s absence with clubs keen on transfer’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could sell Aaron-Wan Bissaka this January, reports claim. That’s despite the 25-year-old performing well in the recent wins over Burnley, Nottingham Forest and Wolves.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka could reportedly leave Manchester United this monthCredit: Rex
      Wan-Bissaka has covered for the absent Diogo Dalot.
      Portuguese right-back Dalot is Erik ten Hag’s No1 choice but has been sidelined since picking up an injury at the World Cup.
      And Wan-Bissaka has helped United keep a clean sheet in all three of their recent games.
      But he could still be sold this month, according to The Athletic.
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      Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a move away after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.
      It’s claimed several clubs have expressed an interest in signing the defender before the end of the current transfer window.
      Signed for £50million from Crystal Palace in 2019, Wan-Bissaka had played just four minutes of action this season until Dalot’s injury.
      He has been linked with a return to the Eagles.
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      And Selhurst Park boss Patrick Vieira fuelled rumours of a swoop in December.
      He said on Wan-Bissaka: “Listen, he is a Man Utd player. We have to respect that and there’s nothing more to say about that.
      “He is a good player, there is no doubt about that. He’s related to this football club, and I think he’s been loved by the fans.
      “But again, he’s a United player.
      “I hope we’re going to be busy [in January]. We always work hard to try to improve the squad but we know how tough and difficult it is to find the players to improve the team.
      “We are quite short on numbers but it is important to find the right players.” More

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      Awkward moment Cristiano Ronaldo looks baffled as he’s greeted by chorus of ‘SIUUU’ chant by press at Al-Nassr unveiling

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO suffered an awkward moment when he was greeted with chants of “SIUUU” by the media at his official Al-Nassr unveiling.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner, 37, is now the highest-paid sportsperson ever after he signed a lucrative £173million-a-year deal with the Saudi Pro League club.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been unveiled by Al-Nassr todayCredit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo had an awkward moment as journalists shouted ‘Siu’ at his official unveilingCredit: Twitter @footballdaily
      Ronaldo, who was released by Manchester United last month after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, arrived in Riyadh on Monday and was greeted by a large group of adoring fans.
      The forward then underwent his medical on Tuesday ahead of his official unveiling, which took place at Al-Nassr’s home stadium – Mrsool Park.
      But as he was presented in front of the waiting media, he soon had an awkward look on his face as some of the journalists began chanting his famous “Siuuu” goal celebration.
      Ronaldo’s signature celebration has become a viral hit over the years, from school playgrounds to courts at the Australian Open, kids and athletes alike have been mimicking the Portuguese by throwing their arms out and yelling ‘Siuuu’ at the top of their lungs.
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      It’s almost a decade since Ronaldo first performed the celebration against Chelsea in its current form during a 2013 pre-season friendly.
      And the new Al-Nassr star previously revealed that it originally came about as a way to feel more connected to the Real Madrid fanbase.
      Speaking in 2019, he said: “I started to say ‘si’, it’s like ‘yes’, when I was in Real Madrid.
      “When we would win, everyone would say ‘siiiii’ and so I started to say it. I don’t know why, it was natural.
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      “I was in the USA and we played against Chelsea and I don’t know where this is coming from, the celebration.
      “I just scored the goal and it just came out. It was just natural, to be honest.
      “Since that, I started to do it more often and I feel like the supporters and the fans see it and they’re like ‘Cristiano, siiiiiiuuuu’.
      “I’m like ‘wow! People are reminded of me because of it!’ So it’s good, and I’ll continue doing it like that.”
      After sitting through the cringe-worthy moment, Ronaldo then revealed that he had “multiple” offers from clubs in Europe and across the world before joining Al-Nassr.
      He said: “For me, this is a great opportunity in football and to change the mentality of the new generation.
      “Nobody knew, but I can say now, I had many opportunities in Europe, many clubs, in Brazil, in Australia, the US, even in Portugal there were many clubs that tried to sign me.
      The Portuguese superstar has been performing the ‘Siu’ celebration since 2013Credit: Getty
      “But I gave my word to this club, for the opportunity to develop not only the football but the other part of this amazing country.”
      Ronaldo added: “For me it is a good challenge. I know what I want and, of course, what I don’t want as well.
      “So for me, it is a good chance to change, help, with my experience and knowledge to grow many important points.
      “Also, I want to give a different vision of the country, the football and the perspective of everybody and this is why I took this opportunity.”
      Ronaldo’s name has been displayed across the city of Riyadh since he was announced as an Al-Nassr player on Friday.
      Hundreds of fans have flocked to the club’s official shop in a bid to get their hands on his iconic No7 shirt.
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      And those in attendance at Friday’s Saudi Pro League clash with Al-Khaleej continued to chant his name throughout the seventh minute of the match in celebration following the announcement of his arrival.
      Ronaldo is now expected to Al-Nassr debut on January 14 in a derby against Al-Shabab. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer blow as ‘Bournemouth contact Juventus over shock January swoop for Weston McKennie’

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      CHELSEA and Manchester United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Weston McKennie after Juventus were reportedly contacted by Bournemouth.The Cherries, who face off against United tonight, are battling to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
      Juventus has been contacted by Bournemouth over the sale of Weston McKennieCredit: Getty
      And now with their new owners backing, including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club have launched an audacious bid to sign the American midfielder.
      According to Calciomercato, Juventus want to keep French World Cup star Adrien Rabiot at the club until the end of the season, and prefer to lose McKennie instead.
      The report suggests Bournemouth have made “the most concrete steps” regarding a transfer for the 24-year-old.
      Juventus want to sell McKennie for between £31m and £35million.
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      And following Bournemouth’s initial contact, they will reportedly follow it up with a bid in the next few days, but McKennie’s interest in the move is unknown.
      United tracked McKennie in the summer after negotiations to sign Rabiot collapsed.
      Last month it was reported McKennie was wanted by clubs including Chelsea, Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund.
      The Bundesliga outfit do reportedly remain keen, but they are second in the race to Bournemouth.
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      McKennie’s sale would allow them to fund a move for Real Valladolid right-back Iván Fresneda.
      Bournemouth’s takeover was completed last month and was worth £120m.
      The leader of the bid, Bill Foley, is said to be worth £1.2b. More