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      Chelsea make first January transfer signing as David Datro Fofana joins for £10.5m from Molde as he undergoes medical

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      CHELSEA have reportedly kicked off their January transfer business with the £10.5million signing of Molde forward David Datro Fofana.The 20-year-old, who made his international debut for the Ivory Coast in 2019, is set to undergo a medical in London on Thursday.
      David Datro Fofana has impressed while playing for Norwegian side MoldeCredit: Getty
      He enjoyed a sensational 2022 with the Norwegian outfit, scoring 22 goals in 39 appearances.
      Fofana was one of Molde’s key players as they completed a league-cup double and has now been snatched by Graham Potter before the official start of the window.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has confirmed a deal has been reached between Chelsea and the player.
      He tweeted: “David Datro Fofana to Chelsea, done deal and here we go!
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      “There’s full agreement between all parties, deal sealed.
      “Been told medical tests will take place today in London, on his birthday.
      “Born in 2002, Ivorian striker will join Chelsea from Molde for €12m fee.”
      Chelsea spent more than £250m in the summer as the likes of Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly, Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Carney Chukwuemeka arrived at Stamford Bridge.
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      Yet despite a blockbuster window, Thomas Tuchel was sacked just weeks later following a poor run of results.
      Potter succeeded the German and began with a nine-match unbeaten run.
      But four defeats in a row before the World Cup break piled pressure on the ex-Brighton head coach.

      Chelsea resume their domestic campaign when they host Bournemouth in the Premier League on December 27.
      That’s followed by a trip to Nottingham Forest and a home game against champions Manchester City. More

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      Arsenal prepared to wait and steal Youri Tielemans on free transfer but risk losing Leicester midfielder to rivals

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      ARSENAL will attempt to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer when his Leicester contract expires in June, according to reports.The Gunners were heavily linked with a swoop for the Belgian midfielder throughout the summer transfer window.
      Arsenal want to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer next summerCredit: Getty
      But, Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu were reluctant to pay Leicester’s £30million asking price.
      Arsenal are still understood to be interested in tempting the Foxes ace to the Emirates, but according to Football.London they will wait until his current contract runs down.
      Tielemans will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of June unless he is sold for a cut-price fee during the January transfer window.
      He could also have the opportunity to agree a pre-contract deal with a European club from next month, putting Arsenal’s plans to sign him at risk.
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      The Gunners will be able to begin negotiations with Tielemans after the final game of the Premier League season.
      Leicester are already preparing for the midfielder’s departure with a number of potential replacements lined up.
      The Foxes have previously been linked with a move for out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek.
      And they have also expressed an interest in signing Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi from Angers.
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      Leicester are understood to be willing to pay up to £39.5m for the World Cup superstar.
      The Foxes are expected to attempt to sign him next month with Angers open to the prospect of a deal.
      However, the French side will want to keep him on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season. More

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      Tottenham interested in ex-Man City forgotten man Pedro Porro with Sporting Lisbon star wanted in new full-back transfer

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      TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Pedro Porro, according to reports.Spurs faced the former Manchester City right wing-back in the Champions League earlier this season and were impressed by what they saw.
      Pedro Porro has impressed for Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      Porro, 23, started both group matches against Antonio Conte’s side – including a 2-0 win over them in September.
      According to AS, Tottenham will make a move to sign the Spaniard in January.
      Porro, who was on Man City’s books between 2019 and earlier this year without ever playing for them, has a release clause of around £40million – but Spurs want to pay less to secure his services.
      A fee between £22m and £26m has been mooted, although Sporting are reluctant to sell mid-season.
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      Ruben Amorim’s side will play Europa League football in the second half of the campaign, while they face a battle to qualify for next season’s Champions League.
      But Spurs may test their resolve, as they battle to prove to Conte that they can match his spending desires in the transfer market.
      The North Londoners have reportedly offered the Italian a £1m a year pay rise to extend his contract beyond the end of the season.
      But Conte is in no rush to sign, until he sees that his wishes can be fulfilled.
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      Pedro Porro chases Spurs defender Ben DaviesCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are likely to be active in the January market, and could sign two players.
      They are believed to covet a defender and a creative midfielder.
      Emerson Royal has started the vast majority of their matches this term at right wing-back, although has underwhelmed with his performances.
      Matt Doherty has started just three Prem games, all while Emerson was suspended, while summer signing Djed Spence has made just four brief substitute appearances in all competitions.
      In the midfield department, Spurs could go after Brighton’s Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister.
      The Lilywhites are claimed to be one of a trio chasing his services, along with Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
      Spurs return to domestic action on Boxing Day, when they travel to Brentford.
      Spurs have been linked with Alexis Mac AllisterCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle looking to snap up Ivan Fresneda in January transfer but only want to pay half Real Valladolid’s asking price

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      NEWCASTLE are hoping to sign Ivan Fresneda from Real Valladolid but the fee they may have to pay is double what the Magpies value him at, according to reports.The 18-year-old is seen as a top prospect and a number of clubs are monitoring him.
      Ivan Fresneda has impressed in LaLigaCredit: Getty
      Fresneda has a contract at the Spanish side until 2025, however his deal includes a £26million release clause.
      Newcastle are “serious” about signing him, claim Radio Marca Valladolid.
      But the Premier League side value him between £8million and £13million.
      The Toon are interested in signing the right-back in January, then loaning him back to the club owned by Brazilian legend Ronaldo.
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      It is unclear if this is something Real Valladolid would accept.
      The club have admitted they could sell players but want to keep their squad as it is as they look to stay in the top-flight.
      Arsenal are reportedly tracking Fresneda too.
      He has played for the first-team on seven occasions this season and only nine times in his career overall.
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      Although he has impressed in the youth team and for Spain’s Under-19 side.
      As a kid, Fresneda was on the books of Real Madrid, but he left in 2018.

      He is not the only player Newcastle are interested from Real Valladolid, having also been reportedly looking at 22-year-old winger Gonzalo Plata.
      The Ecuadorian played in all three matches for his country at the World Cup. More

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      Man Utd receive Cody Gakpo transfer boost as PSV boss Van Nistelrooy says ‘there comes a time when you can’t say no’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Cody Gakpo by their former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.The Red Devils legend is now Gakpo’s manager at PSV and suggested the club would struggle to keep the World Cup star.
      Cody Gakpo is set to move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      PSV boss Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted it would be difficult to keep GakpoCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Gakpo scored three times for Holland at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Gakpo, 23, has been a transfer target of United’s since the summer.
      And following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, the club have accelerated plans to sign a new forward – setting their sights on Gakpo.
      The striker starred for Louis van Gaal’s Holland at the World Cup, scoring three goals, while also enjoying a strong season at club level.
      And this has prompted reports of a January move for him – tipped to see a fee in the region of £50million.
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      PSV boss and Man Utd legend Van Nisterlrooy revealed he is determined to try and keep Gakpo until at least the summer, but admitted it would be difficult.
      He 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.
      “It is wonderful how he has showcased himself.
      “I enjoyed watching him (at the World Cup), he deserves this because of how he has behaved, how he has continued to work and perform.
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      “I was able to help him from very close by and that makes me proud. I’ll give him his path when it comes.”
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      Despite boss Erik ten Hag pushing for a move last summer the Red Devils were unable to land the forward.
      Van Nistelrooy added: “There were rumours over the whole period and I admire that a lot in him.
      “He’s working on his development on a daily basis, playing in games and reaching his level.
      “He’s not distracted, he’s focused on games he has to play and focused on his next games. For a young guy like him, it’s really special to see that attitude.”
      Gakpo himself has admitted he would consider an offer from United following the failed summer move.
      Utd are back in action following the World Cup against Burnley in the Carabao Cup. More

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      Arsenal interest in £85m-rated transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk confirmed by Shakhtar Donetsk… but boss warns of rivals

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      SHAKHTAR DONESTK chief Carlo Nicolini has confirmed Arsenal are interested in Mykhaylo Mudryk – with the Gunners warned they are NOT alone in trying to sign him.The Premier League leaders have been consistently linked with the £85million-rated winger in recent months.
      Shakhtar Donestk want a big fee for Mykhaylo MudrykCredit: Getty
      Speaking to Calciomercato, Nicolini said that: “There is interest from Arsenal, I cannot deny it.
      “Many clubs have taken an indirect interest in Mudryk without an official offer. There have been a lot of phone calls.”
      He went on to rule out a move to Italy for the 21-year-old.
      It has been reported that Arsenal lead the race to buy the star and that they have opened talks with Shakhtar about signing him.
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      Negotiations are underway but the Ukrainian team want £85m.
      Arsenal are hoping they lower their demands with Mikel Arteta supposedly hopeful a deal can happen.
      With the North London side pushing for the Premier League title, Mudryk is seen as key to bolstering the squad and he is the club’s No1 target.
      He has impressed in the Champions League, netting three and assisting two in six group stage matches.
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      Additionally, Mudryk has taken the Ukrainian league by storm, scoring seven and registering six assists in only 12 games this season.
      The player, who has bags of pace and trickery, appears keen on a move to England.
      Mudryk told Vlada Sedan’s YouTube channel: “From a purely hypothetical perspective if there was the option of being a bench player for Real Madrid or a starter for Arsenal, I’d probably choose Arsenal.” More

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      ‘I’ve been asked 500 times’ – Sporting Lisbon boss snaps over Cristiano Ronaldo transfer questions and rules out move

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      SPORTING LISBON manager Ruben Amorim has refused to make any further comments regarding a potential swoop for Cristiano Ronaldo.The former Portugal international has repeatedly been questioned about the possibility of a January transfer.
      Ronaldo has been linked with a return to SportingCredit: Reuters
      Amorim is growing increasingly frustrated with questions relating to the possible moveCredit: AFP
      But, on Monday he made it clear that he is growing tired of the speculation.
      In his press conference following Sporting’s 5-0 Taca da Liga win over Braga, Amorim said: “Ronaldo was in Qatar, they had the opportunity to ask him and they didn’t. I’ve been asked 500 times and I already answered.”
      Ronaldo has been linked with a sensational return to Sporting ever since he requested to leave Manchester United in July.
      And a move could still possibly be on the cards with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner currently a free agent.
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      Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract was ripped up last month following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, so he is now on the hunt for a new club.
      But, few are willing to take him on.
      The forward has been linked with a move to Chelsea, although new boss Graham Potter is understood to be opposed to the transfer.
      Newcastle, LA Galaxy and Real Madrid have also been linked with a potential swoop for the out-of-favour superstar, but Saudi Arabia could be his next destination.
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      The president of Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is reportedly willing to make the ex-Man Utd star the highest-paid sportsperson of all time.
      Ronaldo could earn a staggering £173million-a-year in Saudi Arabia.
      But, there is a possibility that he could decide to remain in Europe.
      While Amorim has refused to make any further comments about a potential move for Ronaldo, Sporting Lisbon sporting director Hugo Viana has hinted that it could be possible.

      He said: “He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future…so whatever he decides, let’s see.”
      Ronaldo scored five goals in 31 games for Sporting before joining Man Utd in 2003 at the age of 18. More

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      Man Utd told to pay £65m transfer release clause for Diogo Costa by Porto as Erik ten Hag looks for new long-term No1

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will have to pay £65million to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to reports.The club have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old since it emerged the Red Devils may allow David de Gea to leave on a free transfer.
      Diogo Costa is wanted by Man Utd but could cost £65mCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag could allow David de Gea to leave on a freeCredit: Reuters
      The current No1’s contract expires at the end of this season and if the Spaniard does depart, United seemingly want Costa to replace him.
      But Costa has a release clause worth £65million in his contract – and Man Utd will have to stump up the cash to force Porto into offloading him.
      Correio da Manha report Sergio Conceicao’s team do not have plans to sell in January, with the player having recently signed a new contract.
      Costa put pen to paper in November, keeping him at Porto until 2027.
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      Erik ten Hag has been impressed by his performances for Portugal at the World Cup.
      Costa has also played 19 times for his club this season, not missing a game in the Portuguese top flight or Champions League.
      He also featured in every match for his country at the World Cup before they were knocked out in the quarter-final.
      Man Utd have reportedly been scouting Costa for some time and like that he is comfotable with the ball at his feet.
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      United are expected make contact with Porto representatives soon.
      Unai Simon of Athletic Bilbao and Spain is an alternative option.
      The 25-year-old stopper has been the national team’s first choice ahead of De Gea in recent years.
      Simon has also attracted attention from Tottenham – who see him as a potential long-term option to replace Hugo Lloris.
      Meanwhile, Yann Sommer has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford. More