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      Tottenham ‘close’ to £35m transfer deal for Pedro Porro as Daniel Levy backs manager Antonio Conte’s demand for signings

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly close to signing Sporting Lisbon right-back Pedro Porro.Boss Antonio Conte claimed the club must sign two players worth up to £70million every season if they want to become title contenders.
      Pedro Porro is reportedly close to sealing a move to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      And Spurs chairman Daniel Levy appears to have backed Conte with a swoop for Porro, 23.
      A £35m deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week, according to the Daily Star.
      Porro joined Sporting permanently in the summer from Manchester City after spending the previous two seasons on loan with them.
      The Premier League champs negotiated a clause that pays them 30 per cent of any profit Sporting make on Porro.
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      Previous reports in Portugal suggested £26m was enough for Sporting to sell Porro.
      But now the one-cap Spain international is claimed to be on the move for £35m.
      City also inserted an option that they can match any bids for Porro, but are unlikely to be in the market for him.
      Tottenham were booed off after yesterday’s 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.
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      And after the game Conte declared they cannot challenge for the title if they don’t spend like their Prem rivals.
      He said: “I remember very well in the summer people talked about Tottenham as title contenders but it was a bit crazy to see this.
      “To become title contenders, to become a team ready to fight to win something, you need to have a solid foundation, which means to have 14 or 15 strong players, with quality, and the other young players to develop.
      “Every season, you can add two players – but two players priced £50m, £60m, £70m.
      “In this way, it means you are signing important players who can improve the quality and the level of your team. But this is a process, guys.” More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal transfer target Joao Felix shocks fans after revealing Premier League club he supports

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      ATLETICO MADRID star Joao Felix revealed his favourite Premier League club and it is NOT Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester United.Felix has been linked with a sensational switch ahead of the upcoming January transfer window following some impressive displays in the 2022 World Cup.
      Joao Felix has been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and ArsenalCredit: Rex
      Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix named Leeds as his favourite Premier League clubCredit: Rex
      The forward has admitted he is a fan of the English top flight but he apparently never rooted for the usual title contenders like the Gunners, the Blues or United.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the Portugal international admitted he supports Leeds.
      However, the 23-year-old’s soft spot for the Yorkshire giants is highly unlikely to take him to Elland Road in the near future.
      But Felix is still likely to leave Atletico after a reported fallout with manager Diego Simeone.
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      Atleti chief executive Gil Marin also conceded that the Portuguese ace wants to leave.
      Marin told TVE: “[Felix] is the biggest bet this club has taken in its history. I personally think he’s a top talent, a world-class player.
      “For reasons it isn’t worth getting into – the relationship between him and the boss [Simeone], the minutes played, his motivation right now – it makes you think that the reasonable thing is that if there’s an option that’s good for the player, good for the club, we can look at it.
      “I’d love him to stay personally, but I don’t think that’s the player’s idea.”
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      Arsenal, United and Chelsea are looking to take advantage of that opportunity that could see Felix moving on loan due to his hefty asking price.
      The North Londoners are looking for a striker to replace star man Gabriel Jesus, who suffered a knee injury during the World Cup and will be out for three months.
      The West Londoners need someone to spearhead their attack after Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter Milan on loan last summer.
      And the Red Devils are still searching for someone to fill in for Cristiano Ronaldo after missing out on Cody Gakpo. More

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      Man Utd keeping tabs on Marcus Thuram contract situation and could move for France forward on free transfer in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach ace Marcus Thuram.The 25-year-old France international is out of contract at the end of the season.
      Manchester United are reportedly tracking Marcus ThuramCredit: Getty
      And United are monitoring developments with Thuram, according to the Daily Mail.
      He is free to talk hold talks with foreign clubs as he has less than six months remaining on his current deal.
      Thuram, who can play up front or out wide, has hit 13 goals in 17 games for Gladbach this season.
      The Red Devils are desperate for attacking reinforcements after Cristiano Ronaldo was axed before the World Cup.
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      Boss Erik ten Hag is seeking a short term fix in January, possibly on loan.
      But Thuram could be one for the future.
      Although Newcastle, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all interested in Thuram, as well as United.
      He has been capped nine times by France and was a regular off the bench in Qatar as Didier Deschamps’ side lost the final to Argentina.
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      Looking ahead to the winter window before United’s 1-0 win at Wolves on Saturday, Ten Hag confirmed he wants to sign a striker this month.
      He said: “It’s always difficult. Strikers are expensive, especially in the winter. But you have to set the limits high. We’re looking for it.
      “We need to be creative and do everything we have in our power to get the right players in, who are fitting in the balance.”
      He added: “So we are looking for the right player for our squad, but it has to match our sporting criteria, definitely, but also some financial criteria.” More

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      Lukaku reveals chat with Boehly over Tuchel row as he asks Chelsea to ‘find a solution’ for permanent Inter transfer

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      ROMELU LUKAKU revealed he was allowed to leave Chelsea after telling owner Todd Boehly how he felt about Thomas Tuchel.The Blues’ record £97.5million signing also confirmed he has no intention of ever returning to Stamford Bridge and wants to stay at Inter Milan.
      Romelu Lukaku told Todd Boehly ‘the whole truth’ about his relationship with ex-Blues boss Thomas TuchelCredit: Getty
      Boehly had ‘a great chat’ with LukakuCredit: Alamy
      Lukaku, 29, said: “Boehly decided to let me leave after I told him the whole truth about my relationship with Tuchel.
      “It was a great chat – I told him my version of what happened.
      “Then I had the opportunity to return to Inter and Boehly opened the door for me.”
      A hamstring injury has limited Lukaku to just four Inter games – and only one goal and an assist – since returning to the San Siro on loan in the summer.
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      But the 104-cap Belgium ace is determined to stay in Italy before returning to his boyhood club Anderlecht.
      He added: “Everyone knows what I want.
      “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
      “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
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      “Because even if we are in difficulty they are always there to help the team.
      “It was a surprise for me, I thought they were angry with me.
      “But in the end they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart. Even if I left, they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart.
      “I’ve had conversations with my team-mates, with people from the club and they know I’ve told the truth about why I left.
      “Now I’m back and I hope to stay in the future. I mean that for me Inter is worth everything.
      “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More

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      Frenkie de Jong ‘keen on Man Utd transfer’ following improved form under Ten Hag, leaving Barcelona fuming

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      FRENKIE DE JONG was the one that got away from Manchester United in the summer.But the Red Devils could reignite their interest in the midfielder amid reports he wants to join the club.
      Frenkie de Jong is rumoured to be open to joining the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      De Jong has revealed his desire to move to Old Trafford, according to a sensational report from Fichajes.
      That’s after United spent much of the summer trying to sign him, with Barcelona looking vulnerable due to their financial issues.
      In the end he stayed, and has been an important player for Xavi this season.
      His reported desire to join the Red Devils is said to have angered Barcelona chiefs.
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      The club were claimed to be open to letting him leave in the summer in order to trim down their wage bill.
      De Jong himself though wanted to stay in Spain, and hit back at critics who accused him of rejecting a wage cut.
      So now the fact he is alleged to have changed his mind, after claims from Sport any attempts to reduce his wages have been shelved, has not gone down well at the club.
      The midfielder may have been left impressed by Erik ten Hag’s side this season.
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      United have won their last three Premier League games and are fourth in the table.
      Although Ten Hag recently hinted at January transfers as he bemoaned the lack of “quality” depth at the club.
      An attacker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo is top of the agenda, although the Red Devils did lose out on Cody Gakpo to rivals Liverpool. More

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      Cody Gakpo reveals he thought he was joining Man Utd before completing shock £37m Liverpool transfer

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      WORLD CUP star Cody Gakpo admits he thought he was joining Manchester United.But the Dutchman has no regrets about opting for a £37million move to rivals Liverpool instead.
      New Liverpool star Cody Gakpo admits he thought he was joining Man UtdCredit: PA
      Gakpo, 23, was strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer.
      Erik ten Hag was keen on raiding PSV Eindhoven for their star man.
      However, United decided to pursue Ajax’s Antony instead, leaving Gakpo on ice until January.
      But the Glazers’ decision to sell up meant Ten Hag was left short on funds this winter.
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      And after Gakpo impressed for Holland at the World Cup last month, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp pounced with lightning speed.
      The versatile forward, who mainly operates out wide but can play as a No9, has now lifted the lid on his surprise Anfield move.
      Gakpo admits he was fully expecting United to come back in for him again after their summer U-turn.
      And the ace also revealed he had an offer on the table from struggling Leeds.
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      But Gakpo feels it has all worked out for the best, with Liverpool ready to rise back up the table and challenge for honours once again.
      Gakpo declared: “It was difficult this summer. It was a very intense period.
      “I tried to find my peace but it was difficult. I thought I was going to Man Utd, but in the end it didn’t work out.
      “Leeds came in. They are a good club but I asked myself should I really go there, and when you have a lot of doubts it is not good.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo had ONE other transfer offer before putting pen to paper on world record Al-Nassr deal

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO reportedly had just ONE other transfer offer before joining Al-Nassr.And it’s reckoned the race was neck-and-neck before Ronnie plumped for a mega-money move to the Middle East.
      Cristiano Ronaldo received an offer from just one other club before joining Al-NassrCredit: Alamy
      Ronaldo, 37, completed a shock move to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr on Friday, one month after having his Manchester United contract terminated.
      The Portugal icon will become the highest-paid sportsperson ever with incredible wages worth £173million a year.
      But The Blue Testament claims Ronaldo could have ended up at a different club instead.
      It was widely reported that he was holding out for offers from Champions League clubs, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich linked.
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      However, the only other offer that came Ronaldo’s way was from MLS outfit Sporting Kansas City.
      It’s believed the American side held numerous meetings with Ronnie’s people, who were impressed by KC’s sporting vision and financial package.
      Indeed, the US team were at one stage “very close” to sealing Ronaldo’s signature, with their offer almost equal to the one from Al-Nassr.
      But after further deliberation, Ronnie instead opted to move to Saudi Arabia.
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      The transfer has come as a shock to footy fans, as Ronaldo had made it clear he wanted to see out his career at the highest level.
      Ronaldo’s latest fortunes are in stark contrast with those of rival Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.
      And all eyes will be on Ronnie when he likely makes his Al-Nassr debut against league leaders Al-Shabab on January 14. More

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      Ex-Arsenal ace Lucas Perez pays part of own transfer fee to rejoin beloved Deportivo in Spanish third tier

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      FORMER Arsenal striker Lucas Perez returned to Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday after paying part of his own transfer fee.The striker, 34, signed a one-and-a-half year deal with his beloved club after making the move from Cadiz.
      Former Arsenal star Perez has returned to DeportivoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      And according to Spanish outlet AS, he was so desperate to make the switch that he paid a segment of his own transfer fee.
      Perez, who has made 96 appearances for Deportivo throughout his career, was understood to be eager to contribute to the fee because he “couldn’t stand” seeing the club struggling in the third tier of Spanish football.
      The Blue and Whites were relegated from La Liga in 2018 after finishing 18th in the league table.
      After spending two seasons in the second tier of Spanish football, they were then relegated again to Primera Federacion.
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      Deportivo currently sit fourth in the league table, just four points adrift of leaders Cordoba.
      Perez’s return was announced in a statement on the club’s official website.
      It read: “After playing yesterday with Cádiz and scoring his fourth goal of the season in the 15 matches played between LaLiga and the Copa del Rey, RC Deportivo, Cádiz CF and the footballer from A Coruña reached an agreement for the transfer.
      “In this way, Lucas returns to the Club with which he played the most matches in his career, RC Deportivo, with which he is 4 matches away from signing the 100th shirt in blue and white, something he will achieve in the third category of national football after a huge personal and sporting bet to return home.”
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      Perez spent two years with Deportivo in La Liga before joining Arsenal in a £17million transfer in 2016.
      But after failing to make an impact, he then returned to the club on loan in 2017 before signing for West Ham the following year.
      He was then sold to Alaves in 2019, but he lasted just one season at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.
      After falling out-of-favour, the striker then spent short spells with Elche and Cadiz respectively. More