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      Tottenham in fresh Pedro Porro transfer talks but Sporting Lisbon’s £39.9m asking price could prove issue

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      TOTTENHAM are set for fresh talks this week with Sporting Lisbon over the signing of defender Pedro Porro.Spurs have identified Porro, 23, as one of their top targets this window.
      Spurs will hold fresh talks with Sporting over a deal for Pedro Porro this weekCredit: Getty
      They feel the ex-Manchester City ace as the ideal candidate to strengthen at right wing-back.
      But Sporting are reluctant to let the Spaniard go in this window.
      So far they have insisted Spurs pay up the full £39.9million written into his release clause.
      Tottenham will hope to soften that stance when talks resume this week.
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      Porro is highly rated after an impressive few seasons at Sporting.
      He helped the side win the league last season and this term he has chipped in with two goals and ten assists.
      Porro has also been capped once by Spain.
      Antonio Conte is still looking to make his first signing this January.
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      The North Londoners are also interested in wantaway Brighton star Leandro Trossard.
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      However, they face competition from arch-rivals Arsenal.
      Spurs are currently fifth and are five points off the Champions League spots.
      That is after they lost to the Gunners 2-0 at home on Sunday. More

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      Arsenal consider Moussa Diaby transfer to boost winger options but fear being priced out by Bayer Leverkusen

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      ARSENAL are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby, according to reports.The Gunners are hoping to bolster their wide options this month amid their title push.
      Moussa Diaby is on Arsenal’s wishlistCredit: Getty
      Top target Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea insteadCredit: Reuters
      Ukrainian ace Mykhailo Mudryk had been their No1 target going into the January window.
      But after being gazumped by Chelsea’s huge £88million offer, Arsenal have moved on to other options.
      According to Sky Germany, French international Diaby is on the Gunners’ wishlist.
      But the 23-year-old won’t come cheap.
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      Last summer, Leverkusen demanded £75m when Newcastle tried to sign Diaby.
      He still has two-and-half years remaining on his contract with the Bundesliga club, meaning they are in no rush to sell.
      Diaby, who can play on either flank, has scored eight goals in 22 appearances for Leverkusen this term.
      Another player on Arsenal’s radar is Barcelona star Raphinha.
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      The Brazilian snubbed interest from the Gunners last summer to secure his dream move to Barca.
      But having been underwhelmed by the former Leeds ace, the Catalan side have reportedly shown a willingness to sell.
      He will not come cheap, however, with Spanish paper Diario Sport claiming that Barcelona will demand £100m for his signature.
      Arsenal would be very unlikely to match this asking price.
      Barcelona will demand big money for RaphinhaCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea ‘still chasing £27m transfer for PSV’s ex-Tottenham winger Noni Madueke despite staggering £97m Mudryk swoop’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly still chasing £27million winger Noni Madueke – despite just splashing out £97m on Mykhailo Mudryk.The Blues stunned Arsenal by hijacking the deal for the Ukrainian winger.
      Noni Madueke is a target for Chelsea in the transfer windowCredit: Getty
      However, Todd Boehly’s January business for attacking talent may not be over just yet.
      Dutch football reporter Rik Elfrink states Madueke is “still waiting” to see where his future lies because the “transfer troubles with Chelsea are not over”.
      The PSV Eindhoven star, 20, remains a target for the Blues – and Elfrink suggested he appeared distracted as he struggled to find his best form in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Fortuna Sittard.
      Madueke spent four years in the Tottenham academy before switching to PSV’s youth set-up.
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      Chelsea made contact with the Eredivisie club last week to enquire about the England Under-21 international.
      PSV – who sold Cody Gakpo to Liverpool this month – told the Blues their winger is not for sale.
      However, the Stamford Bridge club still reportedly tabled an offer worth around £27m.
      Chelsea have already signed striker David Datro Fofana and £35m defender Benoit Badiashile this month.
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      But Graham Potter is a keen admirer of Madueke and was interested in bringing him to the AmEx during his time at Brighton.
      PSV manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is hoping to hold on to Madueke but accepts he could leave this month.
      He said: “I know of the interest in Noni.
      “I’d rather not have that, but it’s not something I decide.
      “The fact that there’s a lot of interest in him is of course due to his quality and his performances. But I do find it worrying.
      “We will certainly do everything we can [to keep him]. But you also know that things can change real quick if the interest heats up.
      “As a club, you’ve got to be ready and have replacements lined up because if he leaves it would mean that we lose another player this winter.
      “But there can also be situations like with Cody [Gakpo], where a certain type of club comes with a certain offer. Then it might be that it’s no longer possible to stop the deal from taking place. I hope that’s not going to be the scenario this time, but I can not exclude it.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo could link up with Real Madrid legend Keylor Navas again with Al-Nassr in transfer talks with PSG

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could be reunited with former Real Madrid team-mate Keylor Navas at Al-Nassr, according to reports.The pair played together at Santiago Bernabeu between 2014 and 2018.
      Keylor Navas starred for Real Madrid alongside Cristiano RonaldoCredit: EPA
      Ronaldo, 37, joined Al-Nassr last month after being axed by Manchester United.
      And having recruited a star forward, the Saudi side are now in the hunt for a new goalkeeper.
      Former Arsenal stopper David Ospina is Al-Nassr’s first choice.
      But after an injury suffered by the Colombian, his club are looking for a short-term solution.
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      According to Spanish outlet Marca, Al-Nassr have entered negotiations to sign Navas until the end of the season.
      The experienced goalkeeper could be offered around £3.5million.
      And it’s not ruled out that they could offer him a longer stay.
      Navas, 36, will be in Riyadh this week for PSG’s exhibition match against a team made up of Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal players.
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      Ronaldo, 37, joined Al-Nassr last monthCredit: Rex
      Ronaldo is set to feature in the game, his first appearance since moving to Saudi Arabia.
      Navas has fallen out of favour at Paris Saint-Germain.
      The Costa Rican was first choice at Parc des Princes between 2019 and 2021, prior to the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
      Last season under Mauricio Pochettino he shared No1 duties with the Italian.
      But this term with Christophe Galtier at the helm, Donnarumma is now undisputed No1.
      Navas has played just once this season, in a recent Coupe de France win over third tier Chateauroux.
      Navas, 36, recently made a rare appearance in the Coupe de FranceCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ‘make Declan Rice top summer transfer target’ and are ‘confident’ of beating Man Utd and Chelsea to £80m star

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      DECLAN RICE has been identified as Arsenal’s top summer transfer target, reports suggest. West Ham star Rice is entering the final year of his contract at the London Stadium this summer – although there is an optional extra year – and with their recent struggles, Rice may finally opt to jump ship.
      Declan Rice has been made Arsenal’s number one targetCredit: Alamy
      Rice could be on the move next summer
      A number of top clubs are interested in the 24-year-old, including Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal.
      This summer is set to see a bidding war for the Englishman, which could see him eventually leave for £80million.
      However, according to The Times, Arsenal believe they are in the strong position to sign Rice because they are the Premier League leaders.
      The report indicates the Gunners remain keen on a new midfielder, and consequently have made Rice their priority.
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      Rice fits the mould of player targeted by Mikel Arteta in recent windows.
      He is young, aggressive, and has a burning desire to play in the Champions League – something Arsenal look all but certain to be able to offer next season.
      Arsenal did prioritise signing a new winger this month but saw their efforts to land Mykhailo Mudryk fail after Chelsea threw a colossal package at the Ukrainian.
      The Blues paid £88million for Mudryk, narrowly pipping Arsenal’s own £84m bid, before offering wages worth DOUBLE the Gunners offer.
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      Chelsea have been long-term favourites to sign Rice due to him supporting the club and being best friends with Mason Mount, as well as being a former member of their academy.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd were put off a deal for Rice last summer due to being quoted a price tag of £150m.
      But with this now almost halved, Rice’s decision could depend on who has the best footballing project available.
      The Gunners sit eight points clear at the top of table following their victory in the North London derby – a game where they cruised to victory.
      However, while the likes of Paul Merson believe the title is now “Arsenal’s to throw away”, defeat to United next weekend could throw things wide open. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Newcastle set for summer transfer battle for £135m-rated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Arsenal and Newcastle are set to battle it out to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The striker is valued by the Serie A club at £135million.
      Premier League sides are set for a transfer fight for Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2025 but he has told his representatives he won’t make a decision on his future until the end of this season.
      Osimhen has been in amazing form for Napoli this term, netting 13 goals in 17 matches.
      He has helped Luciano Spaletti’s side top their Champions League group and they sit in first place in the domestic league, nine points clear of AC Milan in second.
      Osimhen is also well out in front in the Serie A golden boot race.
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      The Nigerian is wanted by the Premier League trio but a deal will not happen this month, claim outlet Il Mattino.
      Manchester United could be prepared to spend big on him as they look to fill the void left behind by Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Manager Erik ten Hag sees buying a striker as a top priority and he has Osimhen down as one of his dream signings.
      As for Arsenal, they could spend big on a centre-forward in the summer with Gabriel Jesus set to be out for some time due to a knee problem.
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      The title challengers will surely be back playing in the Champions League next season and reportedly want Osimhen to bolster their front line.
      Newcastle could also make an ambitious move for him, splashing their mega-rich owners’ cash.
      The Toon already have Chris Wood, Callum Wilson and Alexander Isak on their books as forward options, so they may have to sell if they did sign Osimhen. More

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      Chelsea set to continue huge January transfer spending as they ‘target Brighton star Moises Caicedo for £75m’

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      CHELSEA’s January transfer splurge could continue with Graham Potter keen on a reunion with Brighton star Moises Caicedo, according to reports.Now Blues manager Graham Potter signed and coached the 21-year-old on the South Coast.
      Chelsea are keen on Brighton midfielder CaicedoCredit: Rex
      Caicedo has gone from strength to strength since his £4.4million 2021 transfer from Ecuadorian side Independiente.
      The midfielder’s stock has also risen following his performances at the Qatar World Cup late last year.
      Liverpool even registered an interest in the player.
      However, according to CBS Sports, Chelsea could steal a march on their rivals and make a January transfer swoop for Caicedo.
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      Chelsea are willing to pay in excess of £65m to bring Caicedo to Stamford Bridge.
      But Brighton are said to want upwards of £75m to part ways with the player mid-season.
      Chelsea signing Caicedo would be another raid on the Seagulls.
      Marc Cucurella made the move to West London for big money in the summer, and following the sacking of Thomas Tuchel, Potter and his team came shortly after.
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      Caicedo could become Chelsea’s sixth January signing.
      Joao Felix, David Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile and Mykhailo Mudryk have all joined Potter’s project totalling £152m. More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle on transfer alert as Dortmund set Moukoko deadline to sign new deal or become free agent

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND want Youssoufa Moukoko to make a decision on his future THIS WEEK.The German club are expecting a call on whether he will sign a new deal before their next game.
      Youssoufa Moukoko’s Borussia Dortmund contract expires at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Both Chelsea and Newcastle have been linked with a move for the talented 18-year-old striker and Barcelona are also thought to be keen
      And news of Dortmund’s deadline is set to put interested parties on red alert.
      Moukoko’s current deal expires at the end of the campaign and he will be available on a free transfer if he does not pen fresh terms.
      Dortmund return to Bundesliga action on Sunday for the first time since before the World Cup.
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      And the club want an answer from Moukoko on whether he will pen a new deal before they play the match.
      Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl confirmed they are waiting on a response from the striker.
      He told German magazine Kicker: “We have put together a very attractive offer that gives him a lot of room for development. That should lead to a decision.
      “He has to make it with his environment and his advisor.”
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      Kehl added: “Youssoufa can now accept this offer and commit to Borussia Dortmund – or we will go our separate ways.
      “I would like him to choose us because he is not yet at the end of his development and I am huge I see potential in him.
      “But there are limits for us as a club. And we have shown these limits. Now it’s up to him to confess in a timely manner.”
      Dortmund want their answer before Sunday’s home game against Augsburg so Moukoko can focus on the match.
      Kehl continued: “Youssoufa and his advisors know that we are expecting a decision this week because we are discussing the topic want to have this clarified before the first day of the game.
      “So that the boy can devote himself entirely to the sporting challenges.” More