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      Wolves complete shock loan for Atletico Madrid and Brazil striker Matheus Cunha as Julen Lopetegui seals first transfer

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      WOLVES gave their fans a surprise Christmas present by completing the signing of Matheus Cunha from Atletico Madrid.The Brazilian striker, 23, becomes Julen Lopetegui’s first transfer since taking over at Molineux.
      Matheus Cunha has completed a loan transfer to WolvesCredit: Getty
      Cunha has eight caps for the senior Brazil national teamCredit: Getty
      The Premier League club confirmed the deal at 5pm on Christmas Day – announcing their newest addition as “one more gift under the tree”.
      Cunha – who will wear the No12 – flew to the UK earlier this week to complete his medical and the paperwork.
      He will link up with Lopetegui and his new team-mates on January 1 with an initial loan deal from the Wanda Metropolitano.
      However, the deal will automatically be made permanent until 2027 should certain clauses be met.
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      It means the forward could make his Wolves debut on January 4 away at Aston Villa in a crunch West Midlands derby or against Liverpool in the FA Cup three days later.
      The transfer news comes as a Christmas blow to the likes of Arsenal, Everton and Leeds who were all keen to sign Cunha.
      But it is the Premier League’s bottom side who won the race as they added extra firepower to their faltering attack that has scored just eight goals this season.
      Cunha was born in Brazil and progressed through the youth ranks at Coritiba before earning his European break with Swiss side Sion.
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      After just one season, ten goals and eight assists in 32 games, he joined RB Leipzig in 2018.
      There he gained Champions League experience and was even nominated for the Puskas award but 18 months later moved to Bundesliga rivals Hertha Berlin.
      The attacker helped Brazil win the Tokyo 2020 Olympics gold medal last year and also sealed a switch to Atletico Madrid.
      Despite seven goals in 37 appearances last term, he has played a bit-part role under Diego Simeone this season.
      Cunha has featured 17 times in 2022-23, usually coming off the bench, and registered two assists but is yet to score.
      On the international stage, the new Wolves signing is Brazil Under-23s’ record goalscorer with 21 goals in just 23 caps.
      And he has now added eight senior appearances but was heartbroken to miss out on the recent World Cup squad.
      Cunha spent 18 months at Atletico Madrid after joining from GermanyCredit: Getty More

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      Aston Villa set to DUMP Philippe Coutinho just year after transfer reunion with now axed boss Steven Gerrard

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      ASTON VILLA are willing to sell Philippe Coutinho next month, according to reports.The Brazilian arrived at Villa Park in January on an initial loan deal from Barcelona.
      Philippe Coutinho has endured a difficult season with Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      Coutinho, 30, joined to link up with his former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard.
      But following Gerrard’s exit in October, Coutinho could soon follow – despite making his initial loan permanent in the summer.
      According to Football Insider, Villa are happy for the attacking midfielder’s agent Kia Joorabchian to find him a new club.
      Coutinho’s time in the Midlands started brightly, as he scored four goals and assisted a further three in his first eight appearances.
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      His output dried up, however, scoring just once more in the final 11 matches of last season.
      Villa made the transfer permanent regardless, handing the 69-cap star a four-year contract.
      He has struggled this term, however, failing to contribute a single goal or assist in 13 appearances in all competitions.
      Even Gerrard appeared to lose faith, benching him for his final two matches in charge.
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      Coutinho is yet to play for Gerrard’s successor Unai Emery, having suffered a hamstring injury in early November.
      The issue ruled him out of the World Cup in Qatar.
      But he has since returned to training and could be in contention to play as Villa return to Prem action against his old side Liverpool tomorrow.
      Coutinho, 30, joined to link up with Steven GerrardCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal transfer boost in race for Joao Felix with Atletico Madrid willing to let star striker leave on January loan

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      ATLETICO MADRID are willing to let Joao Felix leave on loan in January, according to reports.The Portuguese star is unhappy in the Spanish capital, having endured a rocky relationship with manager Diego Simeone.
      Joao Felix has had an underwhelming season at Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      Felix, 23, has drawn plenty of Prem interest – with Arsenal and Manchester United leading the race.
      The Gunners want to strengthen their forward line, with Gabriel Jesus currently out injured.
      While Man United want to fill the hole in their squad left by the axing of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      According to the Daily Record, Atletico will let Felix go on a January loan deal for an £8million fee.
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      They will also require his wages paid in full, in order to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
      The report adds that a loan deal will NOT include an option or obligation to buy.
      Felix has started just five of Atletico’s 14 LaLiga matches this season.
      He arrived at Atletico as a £113m replacement for Antoine Griezmann in 2019.
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      Felix has scored 33 goals and laid on 18 assists in 129 appearances since making the switch from Benfica.
      Earlier this month, Atletico chief Gil Marin admitted that the forward was likely to leave in the coming months.
      He said: “The reasonable thing is to think that he is leaving, although I would love him to continue.
      “But that is not the player’s idea. He is the biggest bet the club has made.
      “I think he has the highest level in the world, but because of his relationship with the coach, the minutes played, his motivation… the reasonable thing to do is to consider his departure if an offer comes in.”
      Felix played well at the World Cup in Qatar, scoring against Ghana and laying on two assists against Switzerland.
      Speaking about his player’s form, Atletico manager Simeone said: “I want Atletico to win, that’s my sole focus.
      “Then what has to happen will happen. No one is indispensable and things will be as they have to be.
      “He had a good World Cup, he participated in goals. Hopefully we can have the Joao of the World Cup… I hope we can give him the peace of mind and joy to show what he demonstrated in the World Cup, which was very good.”
      Felix, 23, has not had an easy relationship with Diego SimeoneCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘overtake’ Liverpool in Enzo Fernandez transfer chase with Red Devils willing to match £105m release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly overtaken Liverpool in the chase to sign Enzo Fernandez.The Benfica midfielder has become one of the most-sought after stars on the planet after his displays helped inspire Argentina to World Cup glory.
      Man Utd are ready to meet Benfica’s £105m asking price for Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      Liverpool were big admirers of the 21-year-old Fernandez before his stellar Qatar 2022 displays.
      But his performances in the Middle East have now convinced United boss Erik ten Hag that he is the right man needed to bolster his own side.
      As reported earlier this week, both teams will have to shatter the Premier League’s  £100million record transfer fee to snap-up his services next month.
      That is due to Benfica having no desire to sell him for any less than his mammoth £105m release clause.
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      Now  UOL Esporte are claiming that United are willing to meet that figure – putting them in front of their Anfield rivals in the transfer chase.
      The publication’s journalist Bruno Andrade added that “talks are ongoing” between all parties involved.

      And it reiterates that United will meet the huge £105m asking price in order to “avoid any competition” from elsewhere.
      Fernandez only arrived at Benfica from River Plate last summer but his international captain Lionel Messi admitted that he is not surprised so many clubs are keen on the World Cup’s Young Player of the Tournament.
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      He said: “I’m not surprised by Enzo.
      “I know him and I see him train every day.
      “He deserves it because he’s a spectacular player.” More

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      Man City believe Jude Bellingham will snub £100m transfer to Real Madrid and Liverpool to work with Pep Guardiola

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      PEP GUARDIOLA and the Manchester City hierarchy are determined to win the fight for Jude Bellingham.Real Madrid believe they are leading the race for the £100million-plus rated England midfielder, as SunSport revealed on Wednesday.
      Jude Bellingham is a transfer target for a number of the world’s top clubsCredit: Getty
      Manchester City reckon Bellingham will snub Real Madrid and Liverpool to work with Pep GuardiolaCredit: Getty
      But Etihad sources reckon the prospect of working with Guardiola will swing the Dortmund star’s decision in their favour.
      Bellingham, 19, is wanted by the biggest clubs on the planet — including Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson tried to convince Bellingham Anfield was the place for him while they were in Qatar for the World Cup.
      The Birmingham City youth product has been the top target for Kop boss Jurgen Klopp for more than a year and is aware how much the German wants to work with him.
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      Asked about a January move, Klopp said: “I’m the wrong person to ask about whether Jude is available in January.
      “The January window? We are looking and if something happens, we’ll see. From a sports side, we are always prepared.”
      SunSport also told how United boss Erik ten Hag is plotting a £200m raid for Bellingham and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
      City think they can seal a Bellingham deal due to Guardiola signing to stay until 2025 and also the chance to reunite with his old Borussia Dortmund pal Erling Haaland.
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      All of his suitors have been told that Bellingham will prioritise football reasons over money when he picks his next club.
      He is expected to leave Germany in the summer and City are prepared to shatter the £100m British transfer record they paid to Aston Villa for Jack Grealish in the summer of 2021.
      Bellingham is valued at £130m by Dortmund if the deal is structured with staggered payments like most mega-money moves.
      However, it is understood that he could leave for just £83m if the entire fee is paid up front.
      City see signing Bellingham as the ideal way to revamp their midfield in the future.
      Ilkay Gundogan, 32, is out of contract in the summer.
      And Bernardo Silva is unsure over his future, with Barcelona having tried to sign him last summer. More

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      Two teams in the running to sign unemployed Cristiano Ronaldo after Man Utd axe including £173million offer

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      TWO TEAMS are reportedly in the running to sign free agent Cristiano Ronaldo and have put offers on the table.The 37-year-old legend is plotting his next move after being released by Manchester United following a bombshell interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has two offers on the table from the Middle EastCredit: Getty
      The forward claimed he felt United had “betrayed” him and revealed he had “no respect” for Erik ten Hag.
      Things did not improve for him during the World Cup as he was also shunned by national team boss Fernando Santos.
      After starting all three group matches, Ronaldo was confined to a role coming off the bench in the knockout stages.
      The former Real Madrid star was upstaged by Goncalo Ramos, who took his chance to score a spectacular hat-trick against Switzerland in a 6-1 win.
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      That left him to start as a sub again in the quarter-final before being unable to change the game after coming on as they were beaten 1-0 by Morocco.
      Now, while he continues to keep in top physical condition, he is deciding on his next club but there has been a serious lack of “viable” offers from top European clubs.
      As Sun Sport previously revealed, The Times have stated that he has an offer worth £173million on the table from Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr.
      They also claim that he is “expected to join them” – although Sun Sport understands he has not accepted a contract from them yet.
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      This fresh update also states that he has another deal on the table to move to the Qatar Stars League.
      However, “though the financial terms on offer are understood to be inferior to those presented by their Gulf neighbour and rival” in Saudi.
      The former Real Madrid and Juventus frontman is tipped to make up his mind within days with him preferring to stay in Europe.
      Chelsea and Ron’s old club Sporting Lisbon were rated as possible destinations before Portugal’s disappointing World Cup.
      Atletico Madrid, Napoli and Juve have been mentioned since the summer but none of the above have been forthcoming since his release. More

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      Arsenal ‘pushing’ to sign France ace Adrien Rabiot from Juventus after move to Man Utd fell through

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      ARSENAL are allegedly “pushing” to sign Adrien Rabiot from Juventus next month.The midfielder, 27, has shone over recent weeks as he helped France to reach a second-consecutive World Cup Final.
      Arsenal are readying a move for Adrien Rabiot next monthCredit: Getty
      Unfortunately for him and his compatriots there was heartbreak in store as they were defeated 4-2 by Argentina in the showpiece on Sunday.
      However, big things could still be on the horizon for Rabiot as he appears to be finally closing in on a move to the Premier League after his failed switch to Manchester United last summer.
      Repubblica are claiming Arsenal are now pushing to sign Rabiot in the January transfer window.
      The playmaker’s contract expires in June and he is allowed to discuss terms with teams outside of Italy from January 1.
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      But rather than lose him for nothing, Juventus are more likely willing to offload him for a cut-price fee mid-season.
      And it appears the opportunistic Gunners are ready to pounce to try and bolster their midfield.
      Mikel Arteta’s team were left decimated by injury towards the end of last season which led to them missing out on Champions League football.
      Now, with his squad sitting top of the Premier League, he is determined not to let the same happen again and he eyes reinforcements to continue their title charge.
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      Rabiot ended his nine-year stint at Paris Saint-Germain in 2019, which included a loan spell at Toulouse, to join Juventus.
      After winning Serie A in his first season, he has only managed to add the SuperCoppa and Coppa italia to his trophy cabinet since.
      Meanwhile, five-point leaders Arsenal return to domestic action with a home clash against West Ham on Boxing Day. More

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      Man Utd and Liverpool in battle for Preston wonderkid Felipe Rodriguez-Gentile after he bagged FIVE goals in a game

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      LIVERPOOL and Manchester United are in a transfer battle for Preston wonderkid Felipe Rodriguez-Gentile, according to reports.Rodriguez-Gentile, 16, caught the eye during Preston’s thumping 6-1 win over Rotherham United in the FA Youth Cup.
      Rodriguez-Gentile is attracting interest from a host of top Premier League clubsCredit: PNE
      The highly-rated striker, who only joined Preston last October, scored five of the Lilywhites’ goals.
      And according to the Mirror, the Argentinian forward, who has dual nationality after being born in Brazil and also holds a Spanish passport, is attracting interest from England’s elite.
      Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are all keen on Rodriguez-Gentile.
      Tottenham and newly mega-rich Newcastle have also been impressed by the forward.
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      Rodriguez-Gentile has already agreed to a two-year scholarship at Deepdale which will begin in the summer.
      He has notched 18 goals in his last 10 games – including four separate hat-tricks.
      And Preston are in a strong position for keeping hold of the ace.
      Preston have given four academy prospects their professional debuts this term.
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      Boss Ryan Lowe has also hinted that the club already have plans to integrate Rodriguez-Gentile into the first-team in the future.
      Speaking after Rodriguez-Gentile’s five-goal haul against Rotherham, Lowe told Lancs Live: “He is a good little player, isn’t he?
      “He’s got some good attributes, but again, he is 16 and we’ve got to be careful.
      “People probably want to get him in the squad; he will come up and train with us in some capacity very soon – when he’s off school! It’s mad, isn’t it?
      “But he is a fantastic talent and one we have to keep tabs on, which we are, of course.
      “We get reports on all of the kids when they’re performing.
      “Again, we can’t get too carried away with him and we’ve got to play him down a bit, but he looks like an exciting prospect for us.” More