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      Real Madrid ‘target shock Alphonso Davies transfer and will take advantage of Bayern star’s contract in cut-price deal’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly eyeing up a move for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies… but may have to be patient if they are to secure his signature.The 22-year-old Canadian joined the German champions in 2018 and has racked up 134 appearances, contributing six goals and 21 assists.
      Alphonso Davies has established himself as one of the best left-backs aroundCredit: Getty
      AS understand Real Madrid are lining up a move for the talented CanadianCredit: AS
      He has already won four Bundesliga titles and the Champions League.
      And before the World Cup break he had managed a goal and four assists for Julian Nagelsmann’s men so far this season.
      Davies, who is under contract with Bayern until 2025, then headed to Qatar and impressed for Canada as they took part in their first World Cup for 36 years.
      Despite exiting in the group stage, Davies was a standout star for his nation and even scored in the defeat Croatia.
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      And AS understand Real Madrid are now thought to be interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu.
      However, it is believed they will wait until 2024 to try and sign the full-back.
      This would enable them to try and purchase him for a cut-price.
      It is a tactic Los Blancos have used in the past to acquire the likes of Toni Kroos from Bayern and Eden Hazard from Chelsea.
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      But Bayern will do their best to try and avoid selling Davies cheaply.
      Meanwhile, Real are also looking at other supremely talented youngsters to add to their squad in the coming years.
      One of those is Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
      However, the Spanish giants face competition from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain as they prepare to battle it out for him in the summer. More

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      Newcastle make Chelsea star Jorginho ‘prime transfer target’ with Italian set to quit on a free in 2023

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      NEWCASTLE have made Chelsea midfielder Jorginho their “prime transfer target”, according to reports.The Italian is about to enter the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Jorginho’s Chelsea contract is about to enter its final six monthsCredit: Reuters
      Jorginho, 31, will be free to talk to clubs overseas in January about a potential move.
      While he can join another English side for nothing come next summer.
      Toon boss Eddie Howe wants the experienced ace as he continues his St James’ Park revolution.
      According to the Mail, the Magpies will make a big effort to convince Jorginho to quit West London for a move to the North East.
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      The Euro 2020 winner’s Chelsea future is uncertain, having reportedly turned down a new deal back in October.
      Although he recently admitted that he’d be happy to stay.
      Jorginho told talkSPORT: “Of course I do, I love Chelsea. But this is a thing I’m not going to think about now.
      “I need to think about winning games. Otherwise it’s a problem.
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      “I’ll focus game by game and then we’ll see what’s going to happen.
      “But my mind is on Chelsea now and trying to win as many games as possible.”
      Jorginho has made 207 appearances for the Blues under four different managers since joining from Napoli under Maurizio Sarri in 2018. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Daley Blind has Ajax contract ripped up six months early as World Cup ace targets next club

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      DALEY BLIND has had his Ajax contract ripped up six months early after coming to an agreement with the club.The Dutchman, 32, has made 18 appearances for Ajax this season across the Eredivisie and the Champions League.
      Blind has agreed to leave AjaxCredit: Getty
      He was expected to remain in Amsterdam until June 2023, but he will now become a free agent on New Year’s Day.
      An official statement from Ajax read: “Ajax and Daley Blind have terminated their contract.
      “The defender’s contract was set to expire on June 30, 2023 but will now end on December 31, 2022.”
      Chief executive Edwin van der Sar said: “Over the course of the last few days, we reached an agreement with Daley to terminate his contract.
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      “I hope he can find another club to end his successful career with.
      “Together with Daley, we have decided on a match in the Arena where he can say a proper goodbye to the supporters.”
      Blind re-joined Ajax from Manchester United in July 2018 for a transfer fee of around £14million.
      He has since won three Eredivisie titles, two KNVB Cups and a Dutch Super Cup.
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      Royal Antwerp are reportedly interested in signing the defender, but Man Utd fans want to see him return to Old Trafford.
      One person tweeted: “Bring him back to United.”
      Another added: “@ManUtd don’t waste this golden opportunity.”
      While a third said: “The realistic signing EtH will make in the coming days.”
      Blind appeared in each of Holland’s five games during the Qatar World Cup. More

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      Chelsea ‘lead Alexis Mac Allister transfer race ahead of Arsenal and Atletico Madrid’ but may have to wait until summer

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      CHELSEA are leading the race to sign Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, according to reports.The attacking midfielder impressed for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from BrightonCredit: Getty
      Mac Allister, 24, played a significant role as Lionel Messi and Co won the tournament – setting up Angel Di Maria’s stunning goal in the final.
      The in-demand star is under contract at Brighton until 2025, with the South Coast side possessing an option to extend the deal by a further year.
      This hasn’t stopped would-be suitors circling, with Mac Allister receiving plenty of interest.
      According to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, Chelsea are at the front of the queue for his signature, under his former Seagulls boss Graham Potter.
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      However, they will have to battle further interest from Arsenal and Atletico Madrid to get a deal over the line.
      TyC reporter Gaston Edul adds that a transfer is likely to have to take place in the summer, with Brighton intending to keep their star asset until the end of the season.
      He claims that the deal could go ahead in June.
      Tottenham have also been linked with a move for Mac Allister.
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      Their interest in him is said to pre-date the World Cup, although his value is likely to have skyrocketed since.
      Mac Allister joined Brighton from Argentinos Juniors in January 2019.
      He subsequently enjoyed a loan spell back at his former club, before temporarily joining Boca Juniors.
      Since breaking into the Brighton first team he has made 86 appearances, scoring 13 goals and laying on six assists.
      Five of his strikes have come in 14 Prem outings this term.
      Mac Allister, 24, got his hands on the World Cup earlier this monthCredit: Getty More

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      I never wanted to join Rangers but my dad threatened to PUNCH me if I didn’t agree transfer, Italy legend Gattuso says

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      RINO GATTUSO has revealed his father threatened to punch him if he didn’t sign for Rangers as a kid because of the money on offer.The Italian World Cup winner is now manager of Valencia, but was famously brought to Ibrox by the late Walter Smith in 1997, before he was shipped out to Salernitana a year later in a £4 million deal because Dick Advocaat didn’t rate him.
      Gattuso’s talents were identified by Walter Smith but his stay in Scotland was shortCredit: John Gunnion
      Gattuso achieved cult hero status at Ibrox.Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The midfielder went on to a glittering career including World Cup glory with Italy and two Champions League wins with AC MilanCredit: Scottish News and Sport
      From there, he went on to move to AC Milan and won two Champions Leagues, two Serie A titles and that 2006 World Cup with his country.
      And, in an interview in Spain, he admitted had no intention of signing for Rangers as a 17-year-old, until the intervention of his father.
      He recalled: “I didn’t want to go to Glasgow. I had played two games in Serie B and was promoted to Serie A with Perugia, where I played eight games without a contract. Then I played the Under 19s Finals with Italy.
      “One day my father comes and tells me that a representative of Glasgow Rangers has come to town and has offered a contract to me.
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      “I didn’t want to leave and I told this to my father.
      “He told me that the money they were offering was so much he couldn’t even write down the total figure. He told me it was four times his total earnings in his lifetime.
      “When I still said no, he said he would punch me if I didn’t accept it, so I signed for Rangers!”
      “I went to Glasgow and I didn’t know anyone and didn’t have two words in English.
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      “But after two weeks, I looked more Scottish than a Scottish player. I trained three or four times a day, I would go to the gym for hours.
      “I built myself up with this mentality. I knew I didn’t have great technique, but I prepared myself to mentally kill my opponent. I have dedicated my life to football.”
      In total Gattuso featured in 49 Rangers games – starting 36 after the contractual wrangle with Perugia.
      He scored five goals including his first in the UEFA Cup against Strasbourg and despite developing a reputation as a firebrand midfielder, he was never sent off in Scotland – but did amass 12 yellow cards. More

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      Man Utd ‘will only LOAN players in January’ despite being desperate for striker after losing Cody Gakpo transfer race

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will only sign players on loan in January, according to reports.That’s despite Erik ten Hag desperately searching for a new striker after losing out to Liverpool for Cody Gakpo.
      Erik ten Hag will only be allowed to sign players on loan next monthCredit: Reuters
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s shock exit has left United light on options in the forward department.
      And Ten Hag was hoping to finally conclude a deal for PSV Eindhoven star Gakpo after missing out on him last summer.
      However, the forward’s fine performances for Holland at the World Cup convinced Liverpool to make a lightning-quick swoop.
      And United have to go back to the drawing board in their bid for a new No9.
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      But the Mail claims Ten Hag will have NO cash available for a permanent transfer.
      The Glazers are finally looking to sell up after years of misery at Old Trafford.
      And as a result, there are no funds for new long-term signings.
      It means Ten Hag will be reduced to scouring the loan market for players.
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      That will greatly limit the amount of stars available, with five other big names on United’s shortlist.
      Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic would certainly command large transfer fees.
      Meanwhile, Barcelona’s Memphis Depay and Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko are out of contract in the summer.
      And although available to sign pre-contract agreements, an immediate move for either would also need United to fork out a sizeable sum.
      One star thought to be on the loan list is Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, who is sure to interest Ten Hag.
      However, it’s reckoned the fee to cover his wages alone resembles that of a transfer fee for most players.
      And Chelsea are also in pole position for the Portugal international as they too eye a new hitman. More

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      Benfica ‘fear Newcastle will trigger Enzo Fernandez’s £105m transfer release clause after £88m bid rejected’

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      BENFICA are worried that Newcastle will trigger Enzo Fernandez’s mammoth £105million release clause, according to reports.The 21-year-old was named Young Player of the Tournament at the World Cup after helping Argentina to glory in Qatar.
      Enzo Fernandez is a reported transfer target for NewcastleCredit: Getty
      His showings added to interest that was already there before the tournament thanks to his stellar performances for Benfica.
      The Portuguese giants rebuffed an £88million offer for the midfielder last week, which A Bola believe was from Newcastle.
      Although the same newspaper claims there are fears the mega-rich Magpies could trigger his release clause.
      Manchester United and Liverpool are also thought to be keen admirers of Fernandez.
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      Benfica president Rui Costa recently declared no players would be sold for below their release clauses.
      But should Newcastle stump up the cash, the Portuguese outfit would be powerless to keep him.
      Costa previously insisted: “We have the sole objective of having a winning season, no player will leave – unless it is due to the clause – which at this moment is fundamental for the squad.
      “What I can promise our supporters is what I did at the beginning of the year. This is a sporting project, not a financial one.
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      “Fortunately, we are not experiencing financial problems and we have no need to sell players.”
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has guided his team to second in the Premier League, and could look to strengthen in January.
      The Magpies are reported to be on the hunt for a midfielder, and Howe was questioned about Fernandez following the World Cup.
      And he responded: “I’m aware of him, and I know him.
      “But I think the transfer fee might be quite lumpy.” More

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      Man Utd, Liverpool and Newcastle target Enzo Fernandez breaks silence on transfer links with spiky statement

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      WORLD CUP winning midfielder Enzo Fernandez has broken his silence amid links of a big money move to the Premier League.The 21-year-old Argentina international was crowned Young Player of the Tournament for his standout showings in Qatar.
      Enzo Fernandez has spoken out amid links of a big money transferCredit: PA
      The Argentina midfielder was named Young Player of the Tournament at the World CupCredit: Getty
      His performances at the World Cup heightened speculation of a transfer to the Prem.
      Fernandez had already caught the eye in action for Portuguese side Benfica during the first part of the season.
      Manchester United and Liverpool are both reported to be keen admirers of the midfielder.
      High-flying Newcastle have also been linked with a swoop.
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      But Fernandez himself has remained coy on the matter, insisting he is “focused” on current club Benfica.
      Speaking on transfer rumours, he said, via Globo: I don’t know anything about that. 
      “It’s up to my agent, I don’t want to get involved. 
      “I’m focused on Benfica, in a few days we have an important game.”
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      Fernandez could return to club action in Friday’s Primeira Liga trip to Braga.
      More stellar performances will only increase rumours of a move.
      Although Fernandez is alleged to have a hefty £105million release clause in his contract.
      And Benfica president Rui Costa recently claimed no player will leave unless their release clause is met, with Goncalo Ramos also linked with a transfer.
      Costa declared: “We have the sole objective of having a winning season, no player will leave – unless it is due to the clause – which at this moment is fundamental for the squad.
      “What I can promise our supporters is what I did at the beginning of the year. This is a sporting project, not a financial one.
      “Fortunately, we are not experiencing financial problems and we have no need to sell players.” More