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      Chelsea ‘want Joao Felix in stunning January loan transfer’ as Todd Boehly targets three players

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      CHELSEA are considering a stunning move to sign Joao Felix on loan in the January transfer window, according to reports.The Atletico Madrid forward, 23, has started just five of the Spanish giants’ 13 league matches so far this season.
      Joao Felix impressed for Portugal at the World CupCredit: Getty
      He has contributed four goals and three assists in 18 games in all competitions.
      But he has struggled to live up to the £113million price tag he joined for from Benfica in 2019.
      And according to The Telegraph, Chelsea could now be set to try to prise him away from the Wanda Metropolitano.
      Atletico Madrid are thought to be “braced” for an offer from Graham Potter’s men as owner Todd Boehly bids to improve his squad in the mid-season window.
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      Chelsea are keen for the design of the deal to be a short-term loan with an option or obligation to buy in the summer.
      Felix, who has also been linked with a move to Man Utd, would come in as a left-sided forward that can also play on the right – with Kai Havertz believed to be the preferred option through the middle.
      Despite a lack of game time at club level, Felix started four of Portugal’s five matches at the World Cup before they were knocked out by Morocco in the quarter-finals.
      He scored in their opener as they secured a 3-2 win over Ghana, before producing a stunning display in their 6-1 demolition of Switzerland.
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      Boehly is also considering moves for a pair of centre-backs.
      RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, who was sensational for Croatia at the World Cup, is on their radar as a £45m option but is set to attract interest from a host of top clubs.
      Should the Gvardiol deal not come off, Chelsea are also looking at Monaco man Benoit Badiashile who would cost in excess of £30m.
      Chelsea lost four games in a row before the World Cup break, dropping to ninth in the Premier League table.
      They are also the lowest scorers in the top half after netting just 17 times in 14 games.
      Josko Gvardiol was one of the standout defenders at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Benoit Badiashile is now thought to be on Chelsea’s radarCredit: AFP More

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      Portsmouth and Forest Green target Ethan Erhahon transfer as St Mirren accept £350,000 bids for 21-year-old midfielder

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      ETHAN ERHAHON is wanted by League One duo Portsmouth and Forest Green Rovers.And St Mirren have accepted bids of £350,000 for the highly-rated midfielder.
      St Mirren have accepted bids for Ethan ErhahonCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      Erhahon is set to leave the Scottish Premiership side when the transfer window opens next week.
      The 21-year-old has impressed for St Mirren this season, making 16 appearances in the top-flight and already has the over 100 club games to his name.
      His contract expires at the end of the campaign and a move south of the border is expected.
      Erhahon was hailed by St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson last month, who said his rising star could shine for Glasgow giants Celtic or Rangers.
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      And the midfielder says his impressive form is thanks to his dog Coco.
      Erhahon believes Coco is helping him be more responsible — on and off the park.
      Erhahon said: “Coco is my Staffy pup. She’s a lot of fun and very loving, but she keeps me on my toes.
      “I was actually speaking to someone at the club and he said he thinks the puppy is the reason I’ve been performing well this season.
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      “I see where he’s coming from because I have that extra responsibility off the park and now I try to do the same on the park.
      “The Cowdenbeath game was my 100th for the club. Looking back, I probably should have reached that last season, if not the one before.
      “I am kicking myself. I stagnated a wee bit for some reason. It’s all about trying to come back from that and reach the standards I know that I can.
      “I want to kick on this season and show people the real me. I’m grateful to every manager who has played me, but I believe I have more gears to go to and I can get better.”
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      Al Nassr ‘schedule medical for Cristiano Ronaldo’ as chief confirms transfer talks of ‘enormous magnitude’

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      AL-NASSR have reportedly scheduled a medical for Cristiano Ronaldo and club chief Marcelo Salazar has confirmed that they are in talks to sign him in a huge deal. There is plenty to discuss for both the club and the 37-year-old with Salazar saying it’s a “negotiation of enormous magnitude.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way to Al-NassrCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo supposedly has a £173million-a-year offer on the table, but SunSport understands he is yet to decide whether to join the club or not.
      Al-Nassr seem confident that the transfer is going to happen, even booking a medical for Ronaldo and accommodation for his representatives, according to CBS Sports.
      They claim the club are optimistic a deal could be finalised for the opening of the January transfer window.
      The formalities have supposedly been sorted and Ronaldo would be handed a big role in terms of running Al-Nassr and in Saudi Arabia’s potential bid to host the World Cup in 2030.
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      Club chief Salazar refused to rule out a deal could be done, telling Flashscore: “I’m not allowed to say yes or no.
      “Let’s wait and see how things unfold until the end of the year. 
      “As you can see, this is a negotiation of enormous magnitude, not only for the club, but for the country and for world football, and which has to be conducted by higher authorities.
      “What I can say is that Ronaldo is one of the best in football history.
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      “He has always been an example for me as an athlete, for the will he shows to win. And then, as a Portuguese citizen, I was always rooting for him.”
      Ronaldo currently does not have a club after seeing his contract ripped up at Manchester United, following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      CR7 has been heavily linked with a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, but his critics have suggested the standard of football is not good enough and he should not consider going there.
      Salazar spoke about people’s judgement of the Saudi Pro League, he said: “Criticising something you ignore is very easy.
      “I’ve been here for five years and all the players I’ve spoken to were very positively surprised when they arrived here, especially because of the level of the league.
      “Living in Riyadh and with the families it has been a pleasant surprise for the players, with the schools and everything we have here.”
      Al-Nassr currently sit top of the league but have not clinched the title since the 2018/19 season. More

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      Chelsea in Youssoufa Moukoko transfer boost with Borussia Dortmund still at risk of losing 18-year-old over wages

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      CHELSEA have been handed a boost in their transfer pursuit of Youssoufa Moukoko, according to reports. Moukoko, 18, has been monitored by the Blues for some time and they are expected to make a move for him imminently.
      Youssoufa Moukoko is at “risk” of a transfer away from Borussia Dormund
      And with Moukoko contracted to Borussia Dortmund until the summer, the club are under significant pressure to secure of the future of the prodigy.
      But the two parties remain a way apart in their valuations of his next contract and consequently there is a significant “risk” over a transfer next summer.
      According to Bild, a final contract offer for the teenager has been made by the club.
      The offer is said to be worth £5.3 million.
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      However, Moukoko reportedly wants an offer of £6.2m per season.
      This being said, he has previously hit back at claims he turned down a previous offer.
      Taking to Instagram, he said: “Please don’t believe everything that’s been written in the papers.
      “I won’t let myself be pressured into a decision about my future. I will never accept such a lie about me.
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      “My full focus is on the second half of the season with Borussia Dortmund. No player is bigger than the club and I will never be bigger than the club, just a small part of it.
      “It’s really sad that something like that is invented just to paint you fans a wrong picture about me. I am really shocked by this story.”
      Moukoko is the club’s top goalscorer in the Bundesliga this season with six goals.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is prioritising recruits on the younger end of the scale.
      The club have been busy closing in on a couple of signings like this ahead of the opening of the January window.
      They have reportedly already completed a £10.5m deal for Molde’s David Datro Fofana, while they are also said to have agreed a deal for 18-year-old Andrey Santos.
      Monaco’s Benoit Badiashile is also being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge to bolster their defensive ranks. More

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      Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea scout Yousuf Sajjad who helped unearth top young stars becomes technical director of Den Bosch

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      FORMER Arsenal and Chelsea scout Yousuf Sajjad has reportedly become the technical director of Dutch side Den Bosch.The 30-year-old left the Gunners back in September and has turned down job offers from League One and Championship clubs over the past three months.
      Yousuf Sajjad is the new technical director of Den Bosch
      But now he has taken a senior role with Den Bosch who currently play their football in the Eerste Divisie – Holland’s second tier.
      And in doing so he becomes the youngest person in the EU to hold the technical director position.
      Sajjad is incredibly well-respected as a scout having previously discovered talent at both Arsenal and Chelsea.
      While working for the Blues, he brought through the likes of Ian Maatsen, Billy Gilmour and Ethan Ampadu.
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      Now his move to Den Bosch – reported by The Mail – could spark a host of English talent joining the club given his knowledge of the country’s pool of talent.
      Den Bosch is part of a multi-club model, with other outfits in Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany and Holland.
      They are currently struggling in the Eerste Divisie after a poor start to the campaign.
      Three successive defeats have seen the club drop to 15th place in the table.
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      However, there is no relegation from the second tier.
      They have not played in the Eredivisie since being relegated back in 2005.
      And they have not finished in the top half of the second division since coming fourth in 2019. More

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      Newcastle ‘main suspects’ in £88m Enzo Fernandez transfer bid with Benfica trying to convince World Cup winner to stay

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      NEWCASTLE are the ‘main suspects’ with an anonymous £88million bid for Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez, according to reports.Lisbon outlet A Bola believe the Toon made the astonishing bid for the 21-year-old World Cup winner, which was rebuffed by the Portuguese giants.
      Enzo Fernandez won the Young Player Award at the World CupCredit: Rex
      The newspaper claims Newcastle are ready to splash out on Argentina’s rising star Fernandez thanks to the Saudi takeover.
      However, Eddie Howe’s team were knocked back in their attempts to prise the midfielder away – with Benfica desperate to hold on to their prized asset.
      There is a fear, though, that the mystery team will return with an offer that could trigger his release clause.
      Fernandez has a clause in his contract that a bid of £106million (€120million) would allow him to talk to any club who meets the fee.
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      And that’s left Benfica sweating about their talisman’s future.
      But, if the clause is matched they will argue the case, the report adds.
      Manchester City, Man Utd and Liverpool are also said to be keeping a close eye on Fernandez.
      Fernandez began his career at River Plate, before joining the Primeira Liga side in 2022 for around £10.5million.
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      The youngster was an integral part of Argentina’s World Cup winning squad – contributing one goal in the competition.
      He was given the tournament’s Young Player Award as Argentina captured their third title. More

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      Cody Gakpo wants Man Utd transfer next month with talks ongoing over £52m move with PSV after impressive World Cup

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      PSV star Cody Gakpo remains keen on signing for Manchester United, according to reports. The Dutch winger wants a transfer after impressing in the Eredivisie and World Cup this year.
      Cody Gakpo is hoping to sign for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Gakpo supposedly wanted to join Man Utd in the summer, but a move did not materialise.
      Discussions between the club and the player’s agent have always been positive and it’s now the Red Devils’ decision whether they pursue a deal, claims journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      PSV want £52million for their talisman and talks with United chiefs are ongoing with the Dutch side admitting they may have to sell in January.
      Manager and ex-United hero Ruud van Nistelrooy recently said: “If I have the choice, I prefer the summer, but it can also be now, you know there comes a time when you can’t say no.”
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      Gakpo netted three goals in Qatar for the Netherlands, proving he can do it on the biggest stage.
      For his club, the 23-year-old has been in outstanding form netting 13 goals and registering 17 assists in just 24 matches.
      Man Utd are looking to bring in extra attackers during the approaching transfer window due to Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the club.
      Gakpo predominately plays on the left and would allow Marcus Rashford to move inside and take up the No.9 role.
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      Erik ten Hag’s side have also been linked with more out-and-out strikers such as the likes of Goncalo Ramos and Memphis Depay.
      But if United don’t sign Gakpo in January then they risk missing out on him completely with Real Madrid reportedly monitoring him.
      Southampton and Leeds were close to signing Gakpo in the summer, but the player stayed at PSV in the hope a bigger side would come in for him. More

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      Arsenal agree Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer with talks over fee with Shakhtar Donetsk continuing ahead of January switch

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      ARSENAL have reached an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports. The transfer for the Ukrainian winger could go through in January with talks well underway.
      Arsenal are leading the race to sign Mykhaylo MudrykCredit: Getty
      Journalist Nicolo Schira claims that the Gunners have a deal “in principle” for the 21-year-old.
      It has been reported that discussions are continuing over the transfer fee.
      Shakhtar supposedly want £85million for him but Arsenal are confident they will lower their demands.
      Manager Mikel Arteta is desperate to bolster his squad in the approaching transfer window as the club look to maintain their title challenge.
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      With Gabriel Jesus out injured for some time due to knee surgery, there was fears that Arsenal could postpone their move for Mudryk and instead sign a striker.
      But it appears the North Londoners will stick to their plan and buy their No.1 target, who they tried to purchase in the summer.
      Mudryk has been in good form for Shakhtar, particularly impressing in the Champions League.
      The quick and tricky winger netted three goals and assisted a further two in six group stage games.
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      He is also scoring for fun in the Ukrainian League, finding the back of the net on seven occasions in 12 matches as Shakhtar look to retain the league title.
      Reports suggest Newcastle are also keen on Mudryk and that Arsenal need to move quick with plenty of teams battling it out for his signature.
      However, the player himself has stated that he would be tempted by a move to Arsenal providing he gets enough of opportunities to play. More