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      Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea transfer blow with Real Madrid confident of £100m-plus Jude Bellingham signing

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      REAL MADRID believe they have won the race to sign Jude Bellingham in a £100million-plus deal.The teenage England star has the pick of LaLiga giants Real, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Jude Bellingham is one of the highest-rated youngsters in world footballCredit: Getty
      He was superb in England’s midfield throughout the World CupCredit: PA
      But Carlo Ancelotti’s Real have become increasingly confident that, after courting him throughout 2022, Bellingham, 19, will snub a Premier League move and make a big switch to Spain next summer.
      Liverpool are desperate to sign him, with manager Jurgen Klopp believing that Borussia Dortmund ace Bellingham — who enjoyed a fine World Cup with England — will soon become the world’s best midfielder.
      In Qatar, both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson told the player about the merits of featuring for the Reds.
      City feel they are not out of the race and are expected to up their bid to land Bellingham, who moved from Birmingham to Dortmund for £30m in the summer of 2020.
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      But Ancelotti and Real feel the chance to become a Bernabeu icon will seal the deal.
      All of the clubs, even those with limitless pots of cash such as City and PSG, have been made aware that wages are not important for Bellingham — only how a move would benefit him football-wise.
      As SunSport revealed last week, United boss Erik ten Hag is planning a £200m double whammy to land Bellingham and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
      Ten Hag’s problem is Bellingham turned down United to join Dortmund.
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      Club legends Sir Alex Ferguson, Eric Cantona and Bryan Robson were all sent to meet the player but failed to persuade him to move to Old Trafford.
      Since joining the German giants, Bellingham has contributed 19 goals and 21 assists in 112 games.
      He was also handed the club captaincy earlier this season, before thriving with England in Qatar.
      Carlo Ancelotti is keen to land Bellingham in the summerCredit: The Times More

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      Mexico cult hero Guillermo Ochoa set for move to Europe on free transfer after World Cup heroics

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      MEXICO hero Gulliermo Ochoa looks set to move to Italian side Salernitana, according to reports.The 37-year-old has risen to fame over the years featuring at five World Cups for his country.
      Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is a World Cup cult heroCredit: EPA
      Ochoa currently plays in his homeland with Club America, but he looks set for a January transfer as his contract expires at the end of 2022.
      The goalkeeper has played 424 times for the Mexican side across two spells lasting a total of 12 seasons.
      Reports from Sky Sports claim that Ochoa is ready to move back to Europe and join Salernitana.
      He is set to sign a short-term contract at I Granata that will run until the end of this season.
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      Salernitana are in their second successive season in Serie A after narrowly avoiding relegation last year by one point.
      The team are performing much better this campaign and currently sit in 12th place in the table.
      Ochoa will compete with fellow stopper Luigi Sepe for a spot in the starting XI.
      It will not be Ochoa’s first time in Europe having played for the likes of French side Ajaccio and Spanish duo Malaga and Granada.
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      He is one of the most experienced keepers around having been capped 134 times by the Mexico national team.
      He announced himself at a World Cup in 2014 when he kept out host nation Brazil to secure a memorable clean sheet.
      He also kept a clean sheet in 2018 against then world champions Germany, making a total of nine saves and after was named man of the match.
      Ochoa, who has amassed 11 World Cup appearances, saved Robert Lewandowski’s penalty in the 0-0 draw with Poland in Qatar but they did not make it out the group stage. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Bayern Munich want Yann Sommer after Red Devils targeted David De Gea replacement on a free

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been hit with some bad news in their pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach keeper Yann Sommer, according to reports.The 34-year-old, who is the No1 choice for the Switzerland national team, is due to become a free agent in the summer when his deal with the Bundesliga club expires.
      Yann Sommer played three of Switzerland’s four games at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Man Utd are thought to be eyeing him up as a potential replacement for David de Gea – particularly considering it appears unlikely Dean Henderson will return from his loan spell.
      However, Sky are now reporting that German champions Bayern Munich have declared an interest in the shot-stopper.
      And they are keen to secure his signature in the January window – just six months before he is set to be released.
      That is because their first-choice keeper Manuel Neuer, 36, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident.
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      Bayern are believed to have already made contact with his representatives.
      But Man Utd will be hoping the Bundesliga giants’ alternative options pay off so they can scoop him up in the summer.
      Bayern are also looking at Aston Villa and Argentina star Emi Martinez following his heroics at the World Cup.
      And there is still the possibility that Julian Nagelsmann may not have to sign a keeper at all.
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      This is because the club are trying to recall Alexander Nubel from his loan at Monaco.
      If they are able to do so, it is likely the 26-year-old German will take Neuer’s place for the remainder of the campaign.
      Bayern went into the World Cup break top of the Bundesliga table, four points ahead of second-place Freiburg.
      They do not return to action until January 20 when they travel to RB Leipzig. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as £60m target Anthony Gordon is set to sign new long-term Everton deal

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      EVERTON are reportedly close to finalising a new contract for Anthony Gordon.The 21-year-old was the subject of transfer interest from Chelsea in the summer.
      Anthony Gordon is reportedly set to sign a new Everton contractCredit: Getty
      But the Toffees are now on the verge of keeping him at the club long-term, according to the Telegraph.
      In doing so they will stave off any renewed interest in the winger when the January transfer window opens.
      Chelsea previously had several bids turned down for the England U21 star with Everton unwilling to sell their prized asset, who they valued at £60million.
      Tottenham were another team keen on Gordon and were weighing up a January swoop.
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      But a new lucrative deal will see him stay at Goodison.
      His current deal is due to expire in 2025.
      Gordon struggled for form before the World Cup after being a key man in Everton’s escape from relegation last season.
      He has scored just three Premier League goals so far this campaign.
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      The Toffees will be hoping a new and improved contract will put an end to any speculation and settle him down form wise.
      Elsewhere, Alex Iwobi is also reported to be close to penning fresh terms.
      Boss Frank Lampard is eager to reward those who helped kept the club up in dramatic fashion last season.
      Ex-Arsenal ace Iwobi has carried his good form into the current campaign, starting all 15 Prem games before the World Cup break.
      Alex Iwobi is another in line for a new dealCredit: Getty More

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      Five strikers Man Utd could turn to in January transfer window to replace Cristiano Ronaldo including Goncalo Ramos

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could go into the January transfer market hoping to buy a striker after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.The Portuguese international had his contract at the club ripped up after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Man Utd could enter the transfer market wanting a Cristiano Ronaldo replacementCredit: AFP
      It leaves manager Erik ten Hag in difficult situation as he does not have an out-and-out striker leaving them light up top.
      Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial could play there but it is clear the club needs a new centre-forward to lead the line.
      Man Utd need the squad depth with the team still in the race for the top four, Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
      Here are five strikers Man Utd could go for in January.
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      Goncalo Ramos
      Goncalo Ramos replaced Ronaldo in the World Cup leading the line for Portugal after manager Fernando Santos dropped the 37-year-old from the group stages onwards.
      The Benfica man could step into Ronaldo’s shoes at club level too after an impressive couple of season in Lisbon.
      He has netted 15 goals in 22 games this campaign on top of his six assists, helping Benfica gain an eight-point lead at the top of the table.
      The 21-year-old only broke into the team last season and is beginning to make a name for himself, but he is still a raw talent.
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      He proved he can live up to the big occasion with his World Cup hat-trick over Switzerland.
      Man Utd were linked with him over the summer for £35million but a deal now could cost closer to his £103m reported release clause.
      Goncalo Ramos is reportedly on Man Utd’s radarCredit: AP
      Memphis Depay
      Could Memphis Depay return to Old Trafford?
      He was signed by the club back in 2015 but the move didn’t work out and just two seasons later he was shipped off to Lyon.
      But since leaving Manchester, Depay has met his potential scoring 76 times for Lyon across five seasons.
      His good form earned him a switch to Barcelona but since the signing of Robert Lewandowski, he has had his minutes restricted.
      Depay’s contract at the Nou Camp runs out at the end of this season and he is looking for a new club with a potential cut-price deal available.
      The striker could feel he has unfinished business in the Premier League and fellow Dutchman Ten Hag could get the best out of him.
      Memphis Depay may fancy a return to Man UtdCredit: EPA
      Youssoufa Moukoko
      Remember the name of Borussia Dortmund’s rising star.
      Aged just 18, Youssoufa Moukoko is set to become one of football’s biggest stars.
      He is already a regular for Dortmund scoring six and assisting four in 14 games for the club this campaign.
      His good form saw him earn a place in the Germany squad for the World Cup, making just one appearance in Qatar as Hansi Flick’s men failed to make it out of the group.
      The teenager born in 2004 holds the record for the youngest player to feature in Bundesliga history, making his debut a day after he turned 16-years-old.
      Soon after, at 16 years and 28 days, he became the youngest Bundesliga goalscorer ever.
      Chelsea and Man Utd are supposedly keen on the striker.
      Youssoufa Moukoko sees his deal at Borussia Dortmund end in the summerCredit: Getty
      Joao Felix
      Atletico Madrid are looking to get rid of Joao Felix.
      The club signed him from Benfica for a reported £113 million back in 2019.
      However, despite helping Atleti win LaLiga in his second season there, he hasn’t quite hit the heights many thought he would.
      Felix seemingly doesn’t fit manager Diego Simeone’s system and the club want to cash-in on him amid financial trouble.
      The 23-year-old could do with a fresh start to rediscover top form and Manchester United may provide him with just that.
      He would offer Ten Hag flexibility as he can play as a striker, attacking midfielder or winger.
      Arsenal, Aston Villa and Chelsea are also in the race for his signature.
      Joao Felix is set to leave Atletico MadridCredit: Reuters
      Cody Gakpo
      Cody Gakpo has been in incredible form for PSV this season.
      He has scored 13 goals and got 17 assists in just 24 matches for the Dutch club and he looks set for a big money move.
      PSV have admitted they may not be able to keep Gakpo for much longer but will hope to bring in a fee of at least £40million for him.
      Man Utd were close to signing him over the summer, as were Leeds and Southampton, but the Red Devils opted for Antony instead. Since then, Real Madrid have entered the race.
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      Gakpo, 23, is predominately a left-winger, but he can play as a No.9 if needed.
      He put to bed any doubts he can’t do it at the highest level at the World Cup, netting three times for the Netherlands.
      Gody Gakpo looks all set to leave PSVCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal star Cedric Soares set to join Fulham on permanent transfer as Mikel Arteta offloads fringe stars in January

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      FULHAM are close to signing Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares.The 31-year-old has featured just four times for the Gunners this season.
      Cedric Soares is set to join FulhamCredit: Getty
      He has been told he can leave Arsenal in January with boss Mikel Arteta open to offloading the fringe star.
      Cedric is set to join Fulham on a permanent deal.
      The Whites were reported to be keen on Cedric in the summer and have reignited their interest in the defender.
      His only start this campaign was in the Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton.
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      Fulham boss Marco Silva is keen to add a right-back in January.
      Kevin Mbabu was signed from Wolfsburg in the summer but has started just one Premier League game.
      Meanwhile an injury to Kenny Tete has restricted him to just one start in the Prem.
      Cedric has played 59 times for Arsenal in total since first joining from Southampton.
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      Initially signing on loan in January 2020, the move was made permanent than summer.
      Elsewhere, the Gunners are rumoured to be interested in Matheus Cunha.
      The 23-year-old is on the for-sale list at Atletico Madrid.
      And Cunha could be brought in as a replacement for Gabriel Jesus, who is set to be sidelined for a number of months after undergoing knee surgery. More

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      Emiliano Martinez wanted by Bayern Munich in January transfer as Aston Villa keeper targets Champions League football

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      EMILIANO MARTINEZ’S agent has hinted that his client’s future lies away from Aston Villa, amid rumoured interest from Bayern Munich.The Argentine played a heroic role in Argentina’s World Cup win, dominating Sunday’s penalty shoot-out against France.
      Emiliano Martinez has five years remaining on his Aston Villa contractCredit: Getty
      He also captured the tournament’s Golden Glove, dramatically raising his stock as a top class goalkeeper.
      Martinez, 30, signed for Aston Villa in September 2020 after playing only 38 times in eight years at previous club Arsenal.
      The 6ft 5in stopper is under contract at Villa Park until 2027.
      But that hasn’t stopped his agent Gustavo Goni talking about possible moves away.
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      Chatting to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, Goni was asked about the prospect of his client moving to Serie A.
      He replied: “Today there are few teams that can afford a goalkeeper like him.
      “But Serie A, well, why not?
      “Clearly aiming high, for the Champions League.”
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      Throughout his career, Martinez has never played in Europe’s premier competition.
      But according to Sky Sports, he may be handed the opportunity to do so by Bayern Munich.

      They claim that the German giants are interested in Villa’s No1 after Manuel Neuer was ruled out for the rest of the season following a skiing accident that left him with a broken leg.
      While chatting, Goni was also asked about Martinez’s crude gesture made with the Golden Glove trophy after the World Cup final.
      He said: “It’s football stuff, an impulsive reaction.
      “It’s more important to talk about the decisive save a few minutes from the end. He has shown great skills.”
      Villa are back in action on December 26, when they take on Liverpool at home.
      Whether Martinez will be back in time to take part, however, is doubtful – with the goalkeeper currently celebrating in Buenos Aires alongside his victorious team-mates.
      Manuel Neuer suffered a skiing accident on holidayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl_DMxLILNZ/
      Martinez, 30, enjoyed his celebrations after the gameCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool ‘make £40m-rated Morocco star Sofyan Amrabat top transfer target alongside Jude Bellingham’

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      LIVERPOOL have made Morocco World Cup hero Sofyan Amrabat a top transfer target alongside Jude Bellingham, a report says.The Reds are in the market for a midfielder or two, and Fiorentina ace Amrabat, 26, has landed himself on Jurgen Klopp’s radar after a stellar World Cup campaign.
      Amrabat impressed for Morocco in their run to the semisCredit: Reuters
      Bellingham is a target for LiverpoolCredit: PA
      Amrabat was the heartbeat of Morocco’s midfield in Qatar.
      The North African country reached the semi-finals, where they lost to then world champions France, having beaten Spain and Portugal in the knockouts.
      And according to Foot Mercato, Amrabat is now a top transfer target for Liverpool.
      Klopp has already met the player’s representatives with Liverpool still eyeing Borussia Dortmund and England teenage sensation, Bellingham.
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      Amrabat is contracted with his club side Fiorentina until 2024.
      However, the report states that the Italian club are not against selling the player in January.
      They value the midfield general at around £40million.
      Amrabat is also said to be keen on a move to England to play in the Premier League.
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      Tottenham are also keen on Amrabat, as are Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
      And a German club yet to be named have also registered an interest.
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