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      England ace Jude Bellingham snubbed Man Utd transfer despite ‘double your money offer and meetings with two club icons’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM snubbed a move to Manchester United, even though they offered TWICE as much as other suitors AND introduced him to Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona.According to ex-Birmingham CEO Dong Ren, United’s now-former chief Ed Woodward went all out to land Bellingham in 2020 from St Andrew’s.
      Jude Bellingham rejected an offer from Manchester United while still at BirminghamCredit: Rex
      Bellingham ultimately opted for Borussia Dortmund where he has shone brightCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils offered the prodigious talent, then just 17, a salary around two times larger than other bidders, who included Chelsea, Leicester, Wolves, Bayern Munich.
      But the England international opted for Borussia Dortmund where he has flourished in the last two years, with a 112 appearances already under his belt.
      Ren told Mundo Deportivo: “United made the biggest offer we received compared to Bayern, Dortmund, Leicester or other clubs like Wolves.
      “Ed Woodward was the most insistent. We sat down and talked about how we could convince Bellingham. But Jude didn’t make any decisions based on money.
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      “They offered much more salary compared to the rest. Maybe double.
      “He was going to have guaranteed millions in the bank and he did not take them. That’s not normal for a player at all.”
      United even tried to lure Bellingham to Old Trafford by setting up a meeting with then manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      The Manchester giants also introduced him to club icons like legendary boss Ferguson and Eric Cantona, who advised him to put pen to paper.
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      Ren added: “He sat down with Solskjaer, until Woodward brought Ferguson that day, another day to Cantona, to try to convince him.
      “He chose Dortmund over Bayern despite not being sure to win titles and money. He put all that behind his development. How many players would do that?
      “Because nothing is guaranteed at Dortmund. It might not have turned out well.”
      Bellingham, now 20, is still being chased by some of Europe’s highest bidders with Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City all ready to play £100m-plus for him.
      SunSport revealed last week that City believe the chance to work with Pep Guardiola could swing the Dortmund star’s decision in their favour. More

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      Chelsea agree personal terms with Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile in third transfer for 2023 after Fofana and Santos

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      CHELSEA are closing in on their third January signing after agreeing personal terms with Monaco star Benoit Badiashile, reports suggest.According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Badiashile have reached a deal and the transfer is now in its “final stages”.
      Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Monaco star Benoit BadiashileCredit: Rex
      The Blues have been very active ahead of the January transfer window as they have already landed Molde’s David Datro Fofana and Vasco da Gama’s Andrey Santos.
      Romano tweeted: “Chelsea are close to complete their third 2023 signing after Fofana and Andrey Santos:
      “Deal at final stages for Benoit Badiashile, all parties feel it will be done soon.
      “‘Final bits’ now and then here we go expected. Personal terms in place, Badiashile wants Chelsea.”
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      Chelsea’s interest in Badiashile has been well known and reports have indicated that he could cost up to £35million.
      The centre-back is strong in one-on-one situations, well-built, quick and is a strong passer.
      The 21-year-old’s age means he could form part of Graham Potter’s defence for several years, alongside fellow Frenchman Wesley Fofana.
      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.
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      Since then, the France international amassed a total of six goals and three assists in 135 appearances.
      The defender will be part of Chelsea’s Premier League comeback effort, which includes the arrival of Datro Fofana and Santos for £10.5m and £11m respectively. More

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      Saudi giants Al-Nassr ‘hope to complete Cristiano Ronaldo transfer on January 1.. and reunite him with Sergio Ramos’

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      AL-NASSR are allegedly hoping to confirm Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing on January 1 – and they want to reunite him with Sergio Ramos.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.
      Al-Nassr are hoping to confirm Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature on January 1Credit: Getty
      The Saudi club are also chasing Sergio Ramos from PSGCredit: Getty
      The forward claimed he felt United had “betrayed” him and revealed he had “no respect” for Erik ten Hag before heading off to the World Cup.
      Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are now said to be closing in on a mega £173m-a-year contract with Ronaldo.
      However, MARCA are claiming that they also have a number of other big names in their sights.
      Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante has been mentioned as a possible target.
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      However, it now seems that after virtually securing Ronaldo, who has a medical scheduled, they are now after his former Real Madrid team-mate Ramos.
      They claim that Al-Nassr’s president and sporting director are planning for a trip to Madrid to work on a deal for the 36-year-old defender, who is currently at Paris Saint-Germain.
      The Spaniard has suffered a terrible time with injury ever since his departure from the Bernabeu to Parc des Princes in 2021.
      His contract runs out in France at the end of the season and the Ligue 1 side may decide to get him off their wage bill early next month once the transfer window re-opens.
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      Ramos and Ronaldo enjoyed huge success playing alongside each other in Madrid from 2009 to 2018.
      They lifted the Champions League a whopping four times as well as tasting LaLiga glory twice.
      Al-Nassr are one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful clubs and have been their domestic champions nine times, with their most recent title success coming in 2019. More

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      Andrey Santos ‘to fly into London TODAY for Chelsea medical ahead of £10m transfer as team-mates tie him up in training’

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      ANDREY SANTOS is set to arrive in London today ahead of his proposed move to Chelsea.The Brazilian, 18, has been scouted by the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle and Barcelona this year, making him one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football.
      Andrey Santos is travelling to London to finalise his move to ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Santos was tied up by his Vasco de Gama team-mates to stop him boarding the flightCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Chelsea have agreed an £11million fee with Vasco de Gama for the youngster, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
      And he reports the wonderkid is travelling to Chelsea HQ to undergo medical tests before completing a transfer.
      However, Santos was jokingly tied up by his Vasco team-mates in a last-ditch attempt to keep him at the club.
      Santos is set to put pen to paper on a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge.

      And he will not be loaned back to Brazilian side Vasco de Gama, which means he could be part of Graham Potter’s first-team plans.
      Santos is set to become Chelsea’s second winter signing following the £10.5m capture of David Datro Fofana.

      But Chelsea could be set to complete several more deals with Potter eyeing Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
      The Blues are also plotting a swoop for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez and could activate his £105m release clause.
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      Chelsea could also land Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile after he agreed personal terms.
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      But the two clubs are yet to settle on a fee with Monaco demanding £53m to let him go.
      Chelsea had hoped £35m would be enough to lure the 21-year-old away from France as he has just 18 months remaining on his contract. More

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      Jorginho’s agent CONFIRMS Chelsea have offered new contract but admits he would be tempted by transfer back to Napoli

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      JORGINHO’S agent has confirmed Chelsea have offered him a new contract – but he admits the star is tempted by a return to Napoli.The Brazilian-born Italian international, 31, will become a free agent at the end of the season.
      Jorginho’s agent has confirmed Chelsea have offered him a new contractCredit: Getty
      He has been linked with a host of clubs with Newcastle keen to keep him in the Premier League.
      Juventus want to bring him back to Italy while Barcelona are also in the chase for the Euro 2020 winner.
      However, Chelsea want him to stay at Stamford Bridge too and have tabled a contract extension for him to weigh up.
      But Jorginho’s representative, Joao Santos, has now touched on the possibility of his client making an emotional return to his old club Napoli.
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      Speaking to TMW, he said: “Jorginho is expiring on June 30, we have a renewal offer and we’ll give priority to Chelsea.
      “Naples represented our home in Italy, [Cristiano] Giuntoli really appreciates the player, for us it’s a special place.
      “If there was a new interest we’d be happy, however, at the moment Napoli has not had any contact with us.”
      Jorginho started his career in Italy in Hellas Verona but left them for Napoli in January 2014.
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      Chelsea then forked out £57.4m for his services in 2018 and he has enjoyed great success in West London.
      He has lifted both the Champions League and Europa League during that period, as well as both the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.
      Jorginho’s penalty-taking abilities have also made him a key player for the Blues, and he has scored 21 goals in 121 Premier League outings. More

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      Benfica ‘fight to convince Enzo Fernandez to SNUB Chelsea as chief points out they may not qualify for Champions League’

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      BENFICA have tried to convince Enzo Fernandez to snub a record-breaking move to Chelsea and stay with them.The Blues have made the Argentina World Cup star one of their transfer priorities ahead of the January window.
      Benfica are determined to keep Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are willing to pay Fernandez’s £105million release clause with Manchester United and Liverpool also keen.
      But Benfica are determined to keep the midfielder and club president Rui Costa met with Fernandez upon his return to Portugal on Wednesday.
      According to The Times, Costa tried to convince the 21-year-old that staying at the club for the remainder of the season would be beneficial for his career.
      Costa is believed to have pointed to the fact that Chelsea may not qualify for the Champions League as a reason for Fernandez to stay.
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      He also argued there is instability at Stamford Bridge following the takeover by Todd Boehly and the departure of manager Thomas Tuchel in September.
      Benfica are also said to be willing to offer Fernandez a much-improved contract which could see him earn up to £7m more in performance-related bonuses.
      A new deal could also increase his release clause by £76m, though Benfica would allow him to leave for less than that.
      Chelsea want to wrap up a deal for Fernandez in January which is why they are happy to match his release clause.
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      The Blues want to avoid a summer transfer battle which could see the likes of United, Liverpool and Real Madrid make offers for the youngster.
      Fernandez recently broke his silence on the transfer rumours, telling Globo: “I don’t know anything about that.

      “It’s up to my agent, I don’t want to get involved.
      “I’m focused on Benfica, in a few days we have an important game [against Braga].” More

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      Arsenal ‘leading race for long-term Man Utd transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.. and Lazio could finally sell’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly “leading the race for long-term Manchester United transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic” with Lazio allegedly set to “finally sell” their star.
      The 39-capped Serbian international has been linked with a move to the Premier League for years.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is the heart-beat of the Lazio team
      Arsenal are leading the chase to sign Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-SavicCredit: Rex
      Chelsea and Manchester United have both been keen on signing him.
      However, we reported earlier this month how Arsenal are now his most likely destination with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to win the race for him.
      Lazio’s club president Claudio Lotito has been vocal about his wish to keep Milinkovic-Savic and has been consistent about saying how highly valued he is at the Rome club.
      However, the 27-year-old is now entering the final 18 months of his contract in the Italian capital.
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      And Corriere dello Sport are claiming that Lazio do not want to risk losing Milinkovic-Savic for nothing, which could lead to them cashing in come January.
      The report says that the Premier League leaders, who beat West Ham 3-1 on Boxing Day, have firmed up their interest in the ace over recent months.
      They even scouted him during Lazio’s 2-0 win over Verona in September. 
      Milinkovic-Savic initially wanted to join a club competing in the Champions League, which scuppered the Gunners’ hopes of signing him last summer.
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      But Arsenal’s stunning form means they are bang on course to return to Europe’s elite competition next term.
      Now this latest update says that Milinkovic-Savic is open to joining Arteta’s project and his agent, ex-Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, is looking at options for his client.
      He is looking to secure a transfer bid of between £35.2 and £44m to take to Lazio with Arsenal considered to be in pole position.
      Although, it does add that the North London club have not yet tabled an official offer.
      Milinkovic-Savic has played over 300 times for Lazio since joining from Belgian side Genk back in 2015.  More

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      Arsenal beg Shakhtar to be realistic over £85m Mudryk transfer valuation after seeing Liverpool get Gakpo for half

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      ARSENAL want Shakhtar Donetsk to set a more realistic asking price for transfer target Mykhailo Mudryk.And they are pointing to Cody Gakpo’s move to Liverpool — for £37million rising to £45m — as a guideline.
      Shakhtar Donetsk are playing hardball over Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Getty
      Liverpool have completed a £45m deal for Cody GakpoCredit: Getty
      Shakhtar have already rejected the Gunners’ offer of £35m, plus a further £17.5m in easily achievable add-ons.
      The Ukrainian club have shown little sign of budging from their hefty £85m valuation of Mudryk.
      But Arsenal believe that is an unreasonable price for a 21-year-old winger with little more than 18 months of Ukrainian league football under his belt.
      They have noted that Liverpool are only paying PSV Eindhoven an initial £37m for Dutch star Gakpo, who arrived on Merseyside on Wednesday.
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      Arsenal have already bid more for Mudryk.
      And it is not lost on the Prem leaders that Gakpo is two years older than Mudryk, has 100 more games, 50 more goals — plus was also a star at the World Cup.
      Yet Shakhtar sporting director Darijo Srna continues to claim Mudryk is in the same bracket as Brazil forward Antony, who cost Manchester United £85.5m from Ajax in the summer.
      And he even mentioned the £100m British-record fee which Manchester City paid for Jack Grealish.
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      But Arsenal suspect that Srna is trying to start a bidding war for a player Shakhtar are resigned to selling in January.
      Everton, Roma and Brentford all tried to sign Mudryk last summer but will NOT go beyond £30m.
      And there have been no other offers to even rival the Gunners’ opening bid.
      Mudryk has repeatedly spoken of his admiration for Arsenal in interviews.
      But with the Ukrainian league shut down for a three-month winter break, Mudryk has been ordered to return for the start of training on January 9.
      Arsenal are now hoping to reach a compromise agreement with Shakhtar and break the deadlock by offering a guaranteed £45m — plus as much as £15m in add-ons.
      Boss Mikel Arteta is keen to get the player on board quickly, to allow him to rest Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
      And owner Stan Kroenke is backing him with the financial resources. More