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      Man Utd back-up goalkeeper Martin Dubravka recalled by Newcastle after failing to make Premier League appearance

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      NEWCASTLE have recalled Martin Dubravka from his loan at Manchester United.The goalkeeper made just two Carabao Cup appearances for the Red Devils after joining in the summer.
      Martin Dubravka failed to make a Prem appearance for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Toon have now decided to end his loan early, the club confirmed.
      Dubravka failed to make a single Premier League appearance for United as he failed to dislodge No1 David De Gea.
      He appeared in cup wins over Aston Villa and Burnley, though was criticised by fans for his performance against the Clarets.
      The keeper twice produced errors that almost led to a Burnley goal, sparking fury amongst the fanbase.
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      Dubravka will now challenge Newcastle No1 Nick Pope for a place between the sticks at St James’ Park.
      A Magpies statement read: “Martin Dúbravka has been recalled from his season-long loan spell with Manchester United.

      “The Slovakia international goalkeeper joined the Red Devils on a temporary basis in September and made two appearances under Erik ten Hag.
      “And he will now provide further competition for Nick Pope, who kept his ninth league clean sheet of the season – the most in the Premier League – in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Leeds.”
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      United could now try to sign a goalkeeper having eyed Borussia Monchengladbach shot-stopper Yann Sommer.
      The club was reportedly plotting a swoop for the Swiss when his contract expires next summer but the transfer could be brought forward. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree £33m deal to sign Benoit Badiashile’ with Monaco star set to complete Blues transfer after medical

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      CHELSEA have agreed a fee with Monaco to sign Benoit Badiashile, according to reports.The centre-back is now set for a medical before finalising a switch to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have agreed a fee with Monaco to sign Benoit BadiashileCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, the Blues have had a £33million bid for Badiashile accepted by Monaco.
      The Frenchman has also agreed personal terms with Chelsea and the transfer is set to be finalised soon.
      Badiashile, 21, will undergo a medical before joining the club on a long-term deal.
      He will become the third signing of the winter window for the Blues after the capture of striker Davide Datro Fofana.
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      Vasco da Gama’s Andrey Santos is also set to join and only needs to pass a medical to become a Chelsea player.
      Badiashile started out at Monaco’s academy in 2016 and was promoted to the senior squad only two years later at the age of 17.
      Since then, the France international amassed a total of six goals and three assists in 135 appearances.
      Chelsea could now turn their attention to other transfer targets, with Potter plotting a raid on former club Brighton for Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister.
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      Mac Allister impressed for Argentina at the World Cup and Chelsea could make a move for the midfielder if they fail to land his compatriot Enzo Fernandez.
      The Blues are believed to be willing to activate Fernandez’s £105m release clause and the 21-year-old has reportedly agreed to join the west Londoners. More

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      Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s £400m Al-Nassr transfer following explosive Man Utd exit

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      ERIK TEN HAG has now consigned Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United history.Ronaldo left the Red Devils after his contract was ripped up in November and has signed an eye-watering £400million deal with Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr.
      Erik ten Hag has broken his silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer moveCredit: Getty
      Portuguese superstar has penned a mega-money deal to move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      The Portuguese superstar, 37, claimed he wanted to play Champions League but has ended up in the Saudi Pro League.
      And when asked what he thought of Ronaldo’s decision to sign for Al Nassr, United boss Ten Hag delivered a brutal snub.
      He said: “I don’t talk about the past. Let’s talk about the future.”
      Ronaldo had said he felt betrayed by United and did not respect Dutchman Ten Hag in a controversial TalkTV interview with Piers Morgan.
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      Al Nassr played for the first time since Friday’s announcement at Al Khaleej, winning 1-0 to go top of the league.
      Reports last night claim Ronaldo could face Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain in an all-star friendly against a combined XI from Saudi sides Al Nassr and Al Hilal.
      Meanwhile Rio Ferdinand, a team-mate of Ronaldo during his first spell at Old Trafford, defended his decision to make the switch to Saudi.
      He said: “For any footballer at whatever level, happiness and the environment you’re playing in is one of the most important things.
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      “He hasn’t been happy for a while so I’m pleased he’s on the verge of finding that happiness and going on to pastures new, albeit in a country that not many people expected him to go.
      “There’s only two sad things for me. The way it ended at Man Utd, I’m sad about that.
      “The way the World Cup ended for him, a tinge of sadness, in terms of being on the bench, not having a huge impact in his last one.
      “But this next chapter going to Saudi Arabia, how do you look at that as a sadness? A sad way to end his career? I don’t understand how people are saying that.” More

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      Rangers send scouts to watch Wolves defender Dion Sanderson but face competition from Birmingham in transfer tussle

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      VERSATILE Wolves defender Dion Sanderson is being monitored by Rangers as boss Michael Beale chases new talent.The Scottish giants are keen on the 23-year-old, who can play centre-half or right-back and is in their price range.
      Sanderson has impressed Rangers while on loan at BerminghamCredit: Rex
      Sanderson is on loan at Birmingham and was watched by Gers’ director of football Ross Wilson and top scout John Park last week.
      Ironically, Sanderson played at QPR last season just before Beale briefly took charge of the Hoops.
      Birmingham want to buy Sanderson if they can agree a fee.
      So the Gers need to make a rival cash bid.
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      However, Sanderson picked up a potentially troublesome hamstring strain in Friday’s 1-0 loss to Hull.
      Birmingham head coach John Eustace provided an update on the loanee, saying: “Dion came off with a slight strain to the hamstring, I think.
      “That’s something we’ve got to look at and he will be getting scanned at the weekend, I’m sure.
      “We were looking to maybe make a change at half time but we had to be careful on the changes because obviously there were a couple struggling, and that delayed our decision-making on that. He ended up going off.”
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      Sanderson has made just one appearance for parent club Wolves.
      His sole appearance came in the 2019 EFL Cup defeat to Aston Villa, where he started at right-back. More

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      Crystal Palace pair Luke Plange and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi transfer targets for League One promotion-chasing Barnsley

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      CRYSTAL PALACE pair Luke Plange and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are targets for promotion-chasing Barnsley.Plange is currently playing for Moelenbeek in Belgium but may be recalled to give the 20-year-old a crack at domestic football.
      Rak-Sakyi is a target of BarnsleyCredit: Alamy
      Plange is also a target for the promotion-chasing sideCredit: Getty
      Fellow forward Rak-Sakyi, 20, could cut short his spell at Charlton to join League One rivals Tykes.
      Barnsley are flying in the third tier of English football.
      Michael Duff’s men are sat fourth in the table after 22 games played.
      Their next game is against fellow high flyers Bolton on January 2.
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      Ipswich, meanwhile, are looking at taking Palace winger Malcolm Ebiowei with an offer of regular games.
      Ebiowei joined Palace in the summer after breaking through the ranks at Derby.
      The 19-year-old is held in high regard at Selhurst Park and was previously being tracked by Manchester United.
      Swansea and Hull are also tracking Ebiowei, who has made just five appearances as sub for the Eagles this season.
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      Three of those appearances have come in the English top flight.
      Ebiowei featured in the games against Arsenal, Everton and Nottingham Forest. More

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      Brighton could recall German speedster Reda Khadra from disastrous Sheff Utd loan transfer after big Arsenal loss

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      BRIGHTON could recall German speedster Reda Khadra from his loan spell at Sheffield United.Khadra has struggled to find his best form and there is a review of his stay with the Blades.
      Brighton could recall Reda Khadra from his loan spell at Sheffield UnitedCredit: Getty
      Sheffield United are paying a huge chunk of his Premier League wages.
      The move is not helping the attacking midfielder, 21, much either.
      Khadra has scored just once in 16 games.
      That was the winner in the 1-0 victory at Swansea.
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      Despite that, Sheff Utd sit second in the Championship, just three points behind league leaders Burnley.  
      Khadra was a regular at Blackburn Rovers last season.
      And the midfield ace did enough to win a new deal with Brighton.
      However, Khadra is out of contract next summer.
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      And he is now eligible to negotiate pre-contract terms with foreign clubs this month.
      Brighton suffered a 4-2 defeat to league leaders Arsenal on Saturday.
      That left them eighth in the top-flight. More

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      Brentford considering transfer swoop for goal-mad Sunderland hitman Ross Stewart to replace injured Ivan Toney

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      BRENTFORD are watching Sunderland hitman Ross Stewart in case they need a replacement for Ivan Toney.The Bees have made checks on the Scotsman, 26, since he returned from injury.
      Sunderland ace Stewart is being tracked by BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Toney went off injured in the 2-0 win over West HamCredit: Getty
      Stewart has hit eight goals in just ten games this season and has failed to agree a new contract with the Black Cats.
      Sunderland’s offer of around £10,000 a week is three times Stewart’s current wages but less than a Premier League deal.
      Brentford are waiting on scan results after Toney was carted off with a knee injury in Friday’s 2-0 win at West Ham, while the striker is also facing a possible ban for allegedly breaking FA betting rules.
      Toney scored in the win over their London rivals, stabbing home in the first half.
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      However, his night ended in the second 45 after landing awkwardly on his knee.
      Buzzing Bees boss Thomas Frank is in high spirits over Toney’s injury, though.
      After the London Stadium clash, Frank said: “Hopefully it’s good.
      “I don’t exactly know how he will be for the Liverpool game in three days’ time.
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      “It’s unlikely that he would come off unless it is something.
      “It could be a little worse.
      “It’s never a good sign but we don’t know enough yet.” More

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      Man Utd join Newcastle in race for Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg, 15, with England Under-16 captain valued at £2.5m

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are trying to jump into the race for Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg.Red Devils bosses would love to land the 15-year-old prospect as one for their future.
      Man Utd want Sunderland’s teenage star Chris RiggCredit: Getty
      But Newcastle remain strong favourites to sign the central midfielder from their fiercest rivals.
      Rigg is rated the best of his age in the country.
      He has already captained England’s Under-16s.
      United already have a good relationship with Sunderland having loaned Amad Diallo to the Championship club last summer.
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      But Everton have also been linked with a move for the midfielder whiz.
      Meanwhile, United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is on the wanted list of French giants Marseille.
      The Tunisia international has moved to Birmingham on loan, with Old Trafford chiefs watching how the 19-year-old gets on with regular football.
      But Marseille are keen to step in — and sent one of their top men to check his progress last week.
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      The deal that took Hannibal to United from Monaco aged just 16 could end up amounting to £10million.
      But now Monaco’s big rivals Marseille are looking into the chance of bringing him back to France’s Ligue 1. More