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      Chelsea all but confirm £97m Mykhailo Mudryk transfer with bizarre Instagram hint after gazumping Arsenal

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      CHELSEA can’t contain their glee over beating Arsenal to £97million Mykhail Mudryko – judging by their odd behaviour on Instagram.The Blues are already following the Shakhtar Donetsk winger and urged fans to “show him some love” – even though his arrival is not yet official.
      Chelsea’s Instagram post about Mudryk appeared brazen
      Chelsea gave a massive nod to suggest they’ve won the race for Mykhailo Mudryk by adding his handle to their bio
      Arsenal thought they had the Ukraine international in the bag but were hoping his club would reduce their sky-high demands.
      Mudryk, 22, had even regularly teased a moved to the Emirates himself on social media.
      But Chelsea gazumped them at the last minute with a stunning £97million offer to take their jaw-dropping January spending past £150m.
      And they were quick to rub it in to their London rivals, by adding the winger’s Instagram handle to their official page’s bio – even though the deal is not yet official.
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      They then urged fans to get involved as they posted a picture of their incoming star roaring with delight, alongside the words: “Drop @mmudryk10 a message to show some love!”
      That plea, though, sparked a hostile reaction from many followers.
      One replied: “Chelsea is embarrassing right now, We all know he wants to go to Arsenal we’re even putting him on our bio trying to get him to sign w/us is absolutely low.
      “If you don’t want to join us we must not sign you no matter the talent. this is not the Chelsea I know.”
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      Another said: “This club ruins young talent like no other.”
      A third fan was even more brutal: “Feel bad for him. He deserves better than coming here and lose every week.”
      And how about this for pessimism? “I wish you the best of luck with no European football next season. Yet another career ruined. Come on you Blues.”
      But of course some supporters did rally round as they anticipate soon watching one of Europe’s most exciting talents.
      One wrote: “Admin on fire tonight . We are Chelsea Football Club.”
      Mudryk is said to have accepted a seven-and-a-half year contract at Stamford Bridge, despite previously stating his preference was Arsenal.
      The Gunners agreed personal terms but are understood to have bowed out of the bidding war after having two offers rejected.
      It means Mudryk will follow in £35m centre-back Benoit Badiashile, £10m striker David Datro Fofana and wideman Joao Felix, whose half-season loan from Atletico Madrid is also costing the Blues £10m. More

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      Crystal Palace to launch new transfer bid for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher as England midfielder drops down pecking order

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      CRYSTAL PALACE will make one final bid for Conor Gallagher before January’s window shuts.Eagles boss Patrick Vieira wants his former loan star back.
      Crystal Palace are pushing to sign GallagherCredit: Getty
      And Palace’s money men would find the funds to sign the fan favourite from Chelsea.
      The England midfielder, 22, has been shunted round the Blues side in different positions since he went back to Stamford Bridge last summer.
      And he may go further down the pecking order soon as Graham Potter searches for more reinforcements.
      Gallagher is still committed to making it at his boyhood club and that may be the biggest obstacle to progress for Palace.
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      Vieira wants an extra midfielder and if Gallagher says no then he may have to go elsewhere and that door closes.
      Palace are also sweating on their chances of re-signing long-term target Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Manchester United can now ask for a fee after the right-back’s recent run in the side raised his profile.
      The Eagles were counting on a loan move until that development but it would be a stretch to buy him now and match his Old Trafford wages.
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      And another Palace target Danny Ings is ready to tough it out at Aston Villa until the end of the season.
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      The striker, 30, is also wanted by Everton but a loan request has been rebuffed with a sale a possibility.
      And the experienced star is happy to give it a go at Villa Park under still relatively new boss Unai Emery and then see what happens in the summer.
      Villa could move other players out for the right price, with left-back Lucas Digne’s place now under threat by the signing of Real Betis’ Alex Moreno. More

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      Man Utd look set to keep Aaron Wan-Bissaka this month with Crystal Palace unable to pay raised transfer fee

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      CRYSTAL PALACE fear they will be priced out of re-signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Manchester United.The Eagles were interested in bringing him back to Selhurst Park after he had become a fringe player at Old Trafford.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka has become a regular in the last few gamesCredit: Getty
      However, in recent weeks the defender has managed to earn his spot in Erik ten Hag’s side.
      Wan-Bissaka was part of the Manchester United side that managed to overcome cross-city rivals Manchester City on Saturday.
      And Selhurst Park chiefs are now concerned United will be less willing to let him go.
      The Eagles were counting on a loan move until that development.
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      But United will now demand a fee to part with the right-back as his recent form raising his profile in the squad.
      And it would be a stretch for Palace to buy him and match his Old Trafford wages.
      The Eagles are also interested in trying for former loan star Conor Gallagher from Chelsea one more time.
      Boss Patrick Vieira wants his former loan star back and Palace’s money men would find the funds to sign the fan favourite.
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      The England midfielder, 22, has been shunted around the Blues side in different positions since he went back to Stamford Bridge last summer.
      And may go further down the pecking order soon as Graham Potter searches for more reinforcements.
      However, Gallagher is still committed to making it at his boyhood club and that may be the biggest obstacle to progress for Palace.
      Vieira wants an extra midfielder and if Gallagher says no then he may have to go elsewhere and that door closes. More

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      Tottenham lining up £20m transfer for Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie on top of move for fellow defender Pedro Porro

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      TOTTENHAM are weighing up a £20m January move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.And Spurs are set for talks with Sporting Lisbon this week to try to thrash out a deal for right back Pedro Porro.
      Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie shone for Ecuador in the World Cup and is now on the wishlist of Tottenham boss Antonio ConteCredit: Getty
      Porto want much more than the first offer of £27m Spurs made for Pedro Porro, who has been capped once by SpainCredit: Getty
      Tottenham boss Spurs boss Antonio Conte has made a new left-sided centre-back one of his main priorities and is among the many admirers of Ecuador international Hincapie.
      The 21-year-old caught the eye at the World Cup in Qatar and is on the radar of a number of clubs following impressive performances for Leverkusen since his arrival in Germany in 2021.
      The Bundesliga side, managed by former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso, failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League and would consider selling.
      Spurs could be persuaded to buy Hincapie this month but then loan him back to Leverkusen for the remainder of the season.
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      Tottenham’s interest in Porro is further down the line.
      But the price for the Spanish defender remains a sticking point.
      Sporting want a lot more than the initial £27m Spurs are prepared to pay.
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      But the Premier League side hope that the offer of one or more players on loan, as well as significant add-on clauses, will persuade the Portuguese club to come to an agreement.
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      Porto winger Marcus Edwards, 24, has also been linked with Spurs.
      But the former England Under-20 star, who was in Tottenham’s academy from 2015-2019, reportedly has a £52m buy-out clause More

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      Southampton ready for ANOTHER transfer raid on two Man City kids – and could even poach their academy boss too

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      SOUTHAMPTON are plotting yet another big money summer raid on Manchester City’s Academy stars.Saints want midfielder Kian Breckin, 19, and 18-year-old winger Portuguese Carlos Borges, both of whom have been tipped for big futures.
      Southampton are interested in Manchester City youngster Kian BreckinCredit: Getty
      Carlos Borges is also wanted by SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      City banked £40million when Southampton signed starlets Romeo Lavia, Gavin Bazunu and Sam Edozie last year, with buyback clauses included in all three deals.
      Etihad Academy director Jason Wilcox could also head to St Mary’s, as he is presently weighing up a lucrative offer to become Director of Football.
      Breckin and Borges signed their first professional contracts last year and have played starring roles for City’s kids at the top of Premier League 2.
      City wouldn’t let them go for peanuts, but are increasingly open to giving their youth products a quicker first-team pathway.
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      Yet that is dependent on retaining the option to buy them back at an agreed figure in the future.
      Southampton were also keen on teenage striker Liam Delap, 19, who was on loan at Stoke, after failing with a £20m-plus offer last year, but he has joined Preston for the rest of the season.
      The south coast club have continued with the transfer plan that they established in the summer despite the removal of manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.
      The Austrian was replaced by Luton Town boss Nathan Jones.
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      Jones has had a mixed time since taking over at St Mary’s Stadium.
      After a dismal start that saw the Saints fall to bottom of the table, success is starting to be found.
      The club are into the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after beating Manchester City.
      And in the league, they are on the up after beating Everton 2-1 at Goodison Park. More

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      Erik ten Hag has Man Utd scouts watch over a DOZEN Dutch stars – including Jurrien Timber – as boss eyes transfer raid

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      ERIK TEN HAG has handed Manchester United’s European scouts a list of more than a dozen young Dutch stars to keep tabs on.The United manager has made it clear he wants to lower the age profile of his squad over the next 18 months and is focusing on up-and-coming kids in his native Netherlands.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to add stars from the NetherlandsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are still keeping tabs on Ajax star Jurrien TimberCredit: Rex
      Ten Hag is still keen on his old Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber, 21, who United wanted to sign last summer and have continued to monitor.
      There were claims Louis van Gaal advised Timber against moving to Old Trafford at the time – later rubbished by the former United boss.
      Yet he remains high on Ten Hag’s hit list, along with another Ajax duo in right-back Devyne Rensch, 19, and 20-year-old central midfielder Kenneth Taylor.
      AZ Alkmaar’s Swedish winger Jesper Karlsson and PSV midfielder Joey Veerman, both 24, have also been earmarked as potential signings.
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      A United insider said: “The manager is insistent there are gems in Holland and Germany the club should take a greater interest in.
      “He feels quite strongly that United can steal a march and the scouts have been told United need to ramp things up in both Holland and Germany.”
      So far, Ten Hag has three Dutch players in his senior squad, two of which he signed himself.
      The 52-year-old tactician reunited with Donny van de Beek, 25, upon his arrival at Old Trafford last summer following their stint together at Ajax.
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      The Dutchman then landed Tyrell Malacia, 23, from Feyenoord during the summer transfer window.
      And Ten Hag has just signed Wout Weghorst, 30, on loan from Burnley.
      Manchester United are also interested in PSV Eindhoven star Joey VeermanCredit: Getty
      AZ Alkmaar star Jesper Karlsson is also among Manchester United’s targetsCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea fans FUME as club agrees £89m Mykhailo Mudryk transfer after failing in Enzo Fernandez bid

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      CHELSEA fans have lashed out after the club reached a megamoney deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo Mudryk after giving up on their pursuit of Enzo Fernandez.The Blues have hijacked Arsenal’s bid for Mudryk, 22, as they reached a staggering £97million deal with Shakhtar.
      Chelsea have agreed a megamoney deal to sign Shakhtar Donetsk star Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Chelsea fans are fuming as they insist the money could have been used for Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      The winger is expected to put pen to paper on a seven-year deal with the West Londoners and fly to the UK to undergo a medical.
      However, a section of Chelsea fans are not at all happy with that development as they insist that money should have been invested on Benfica star Fernandez, 21.
      Graham Potter’s side was at loggerheads with the Portuguese giants as they refused to pay the midfielder’s £105m release clause and failed in their bid to negotiate.
      That was after the Argentina international’s stunning 2022 World Cup campaign that saw him win the title and being awarded as the tournament’s best young player.
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      One fan tweeted: “Mudryk’s worth €100m but apparently Enzo Fernandez isn’t worth €120m. Todd Boehly. Genius.”
      Another posted: “Chelsea would rather pay £85m to hijack Mudryk from Arsenal than bring in Enzo Fernandez. Misplaced priority.”
      A third commented: “Banter aside, add a little extra and go get Fernandez man. Let Mudryk go to Arsenal.”
      That supporter said: “We are going to pay 100M for a player who prefers Arsenal (Mudryk) and we are not going to pay 120M for one of the best players in the world cup (Enzo Fernandez) who WANTED TO GET TO CHELSEA.
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      “It’s a shame, this club is going to s**t if we don’t change our president and coach.”
      And that one tweeted: “Why are we spending €100m on Mudryk when the Midfield needs more attention?This should be spent on Enzo Fernandez.”
      Mudryk has long teased a move to Arsenal having openly discussed his desire to join as well as posting pictures watching the Gunners’ games on social media.
      But it now appears the Ukraine international is on his way to Chelsea. More

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      Bournemouth lining up £15million transfer for Bristol City’s Antoine Semenyo and will tempt striker with huge contract

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      BOURNEMOUTH are preparing a £50,000-a-week contract to tempt Antoine Semenyo from Bristol City.The Cherries are finding it hard to land players because they are near the drop zone.
      Bournemouth are pushing to sign Antoine SemenyoCredit: Rex
      But they could get Ghana forward Semenyo, 23, for £15million.
      Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil is on the hunt for attacking reinforcements with the club teetering on the edge of the relegation zone.
      And he believes Semenyo could be the man to help keep the Cherries in the Premier League come the end of the season.
      Bournemouth are yet to make any signings this month.
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      They are also keen on bringing Arnaut Danjuma back from Spanish side Villarreal but they will want a guaranteed £35m deal for the Dutch dazzler they signed from the Cherries for £21m 18 monts ago.
      Former boss Scott Parker signed six players last summer, including Ryan Fredericks, Joe Rothwell, Marcus Tavernier, Marcos Senesi and Jack Stephens on loan.
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      But they couldn’t prevent the Cherries’ struggles in the league.
      Parker became the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season when the Cherries lost 9-0 to Liverpool in August.
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      Bournemouth have since gone on to win just four out of 19 games. More