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      Newcastle make £50m Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia major transfer target as Real Madrid and PSG monitor Georgian ace

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      NEWCASTLE have identified Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as a major transfer target, according to reports. Kvaratskhelia, 21, has been lighting up the Serie A and the Champions League with Napoli.
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been a star for Napoli this seasonCredit: AFP
      He caused nightmares for Liverpool’s defence in the 4-1 loss to NapoliCredit: Getty
      The winger has eight goals and 10 assists in 17 games for the Italian giants this season.
      And following his good form he has now gained the attention of financial powerhouses Newcastle.
      The Toon are on the lookout for ways to improve their team, and have already landed major talent on the continent such as Sven Botman and Bruno Guimaraes.
      Kvaratskhelia is the latest star identified to improve their team.
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      The Times report Newcastle sent scouts to watch the Georgian prior to the World Cup.
      Their findings have determined the Magpies will make him one of their primary targets in the next two transfer windows.
      The report suggests Kvaratskhelia, affectionately nicknamed “Kravadona” by Napoli fans in reference to club legend Diego Maradona, is rated in the region of £50million.
      This represents a big profit line for Napoli considering their investment of just £10m in acquiring him from Dinamo Batumi last summer.
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      However, Newcastle will face stiff competition from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, with the pair also monitoring him.
      Kvaratskhelia represents a new breed of winger which is both technically brilliant and physically imposing – with Manchester United transfer target Cody Gakpo another example.
      He stands at 6ft tall, is quick, and has footwork not too unlike his Argentian namesake.
      Indeed, his dangerous exploits were made painfully aware to Liverpool in the Champions League as he starred in the 4-1 demolition of Jurgen Klopp’s side in September. More

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      Man City ‘sign Kylan Midwood from Sheff Utd after beating more than four clubs to 15-year-old England wonderkid’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have signed Sheffield United wonderkid Kylan Midwood, beating more than four clubs to the 15-year-old’s signature, according to reports.Midwood has impressed in the Blades’ academy ranks and had City, as well as four other clubs chasing after him.
      Done, completed. Manchester City have signed U15 Sheffield United top talent Kylan Midwood, it’s done and sealed. 🚨🔵 #MCFCMore than four clubs beatedn to the signing with the mission to develop the young players at the best level in the Academy. pic.twitter.com/cqMoODkds2— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 16, 2022

      But according to Fabrizio Romano, it is City who have won the race for Midwood and plan to develop him to the “best level”.
      The Italian journalist revealed earlier this month that Chelsea Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle were also keen.
      Midwood will be the next talented youngster to leave the Blades this year.
      Will Lankshear joined Tottenham in the summer believed to be for a fee around £2million.
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      City have invested heavily in their academy.
      In 2014, the club shelled out £200m on developments.
      Stars such as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer have risen through the ranks to play in Pep Guardiola’s first team.
      Some players have, however, slipped through the cracks and have gone on to make a name for themselves elsewhere.
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      Jadon Sancho left for Borussia Dortmund as a teenager, and after taking Germany by storm he joined Manchester United in a big money move.
      Juventus ace Adrien Rabiot was also once on City’s books. More

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      11 World Cup stars who’ve put themselves in the transfer shop window including Gakpo to Man Utd and Gvardiol to Chelsea

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      THE World Cup is always a glorious chance for stars to make a name for themselves and put themselves in the shop window.And even though Qatar 2022 has been staged in November and December, rather than the normal summer festival, plenty of players certainly made their mark.
      Cody Gakpo enhanced his reputation with three goals for HollandCredit: Alamy
      Premier League fans may see a lot more of this Goncalo Ramos celebration in 2023Credit: Reuters
      Now with the transfer window just a fortnight away, clubs will no doubt be clamouring to beat off the competition and land their targets.
      SunSport has picked out 11 Qatar heroes who may have secured big-money moves in the New Year thanks to their performances at the World Cup…
      Cody Gakpo, 23, PSV & Holland
      Arguably the most obvious choice of all, Gakpo was the main man for Holland with goals in all three group games to fire them to the top of Group A.
      He is currently tearing it up for PSV in his homeland but is a primary target for compatriot Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
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      The axe of Cristiano Ronaldo means another forward is needed – but the Red Devils have been warned it will take a record fee for PSV to sell.
      Goncalo Ramos, 21, Benfica & Portugal
      Talk about hitting the ground running – Ramos hit a superb hat-trick on his full international debut after replacing Cristiano Ronaldo.
      And immediately the transfer rumour mill started spinning in overdrive.
      Manchester United are considering a swoop for the Benfica man with 14 goals and six assists for his club this term – but they face competition from Newcastle and Bayern Munich.
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      Josko Gvardiol, 20, RB Leipzig & Croatia
      Yes he was linked with Chelsea in the summer before they landed Wesley Fofana – but Gvardiol’s stock has gone through the roof after his performances in Qatar.
      Gvardiol – the masked defender – was rarely beaten and proved a dominant force, helping Croatia reach the semis before Lionel Messi weaved his magic.
      Chelsea lead the race for a January deal although Manchester City and Real Madrid are also weighing up bids.
      Josko Gvardiol has been one of the best players at Qatar 2022Credit: EPA
      Sofyan Amrabat, 26, Fiorentina & Morocco
      Amrabat was arguably Morocco’s standout player in a team of record-breaking heroes with his dominant displays in midfield.
      His game against Spain was particularly impressive and has got plenty of clubs taking notice of former Watford man Nordin’s younger brother.
      Secret talks have already taken place with Liverpool – but Nordin wants his sibling to join PSG.
      Sofyan Amrabat gained plenty of attention with his performances for MoroccoCredit: AP
      Enzo Fernandez, 21, Benfica & Argentina
      The central midfielder has been a key cog in Argentina’s run to the final in Qatar, breaking up play and helping deliver the ball for the attack to cause chaos.
      Liverpool are said to have “agreed” a deal with Benfica for the rising star, who is also a target for City, United and Wolves.
      However, recent reports state Fernandez has a staggering £104million release clause in his contract.
      Enzo Fernandez could also be on his way out of BenficaCredit: Getty
      Mohammed Kudus, 22, Ajax & Ghana
      The attacking midfielder was poised to join Everton in the summer before a late deal fell through – and he proved what the Toffees were missing at the World Cup.
      Kudus scored twice in the thrilling win over South Korea and bolstered his reputation – then declared he is no worse than Neymar.
      Everton look to be in pole position over a £40m transfer to England with the likes of Tottenham and Barcelona also circling.
      Mohammed Kudus may be on his way to Everton after a summer move failedCredit: Reuters
      Youssoufa Moukoko, 18, Borussia Dortmund & Germany
      Somehow Moukoko has only just turned 18, having burst on to the scene with Borussia Dortmund what feels like years ago.
      Now a first-team regular with 11 goals in 59 appearances, he was named in Hansi Flick’s Germany squad – and left as one of the few to come away with much credit.
      Despite only coming on in the 90th minute in the Japan defeat, Moukoko is wanted by some of Europe’s elite as Chelsea and Barca on a cut-price deal with his contract ending in the summer.
      Youssoufa Moukoko only got a couple of minutes of action for Germany in QatarCredit: Getty
      Azzedine Ounahi, 22, Angers & Morocco
      Let’s be honest, not too many outside of France and Morocco had heard much about Ounahi four weeks ago.
      But his brilliance for the Atlas Lions in Qatar thrust him onto the world stage.
      Leicester were the first club linked with making a £39m bid to Angers for the box-to-box midfielder but West Ham and Newcastle may rival the Foxes for his signature.
      Leicester could pay £39m to land Azzedine Ounahi from AngersCredit: Getty
      Dominik Livakovic, 27, Dinamo Zagreb & Croatia
      There were question marks over the Croatian goalkeeper situation heading to Qatar – but now it is simply exclamation marks instead.
      Livakovic kept clean sheets against Morocco and Belgium before saving a record four penalties in the shootout wins over Japan and Brazil.
      He could have joined United or Nottingham Forest in the summer but now Leeds are leading the race after Bayern pulled out.
      Dominik Livakovic has excelled between the sticks for CroatiaCredit: AP
      Harry Souttar, 24, Stoke & Australia
      Born in Scotland, representing Australia.. and flourishing in Qatar…
      Souttar was a colossus at the heart of the Socceroos defence.
      He played a key role in the Aussies reaching the knockout stages where they were beaten by Argentina.
      Now back with Championship side Stoke, the club he joined from Dundee in 2016, and fully fit after his ACL injury in 2021, he will surely be snapped up by a Premier League club in the New Year – but the Potters want £25m.
      Harry Souttar was a beast at the back as the Aussies reached the last 16Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Randal Kolo Muani, 24, Eintracht Frankfurt & France
      Muani has grabbed his sliding doors moment after Christopher Nkunku limped out of France’s final training session before the World Cup and the new Frankfurt ace stepped up.
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      Despite 12 minutes of international football under his belt, he played well in the full 90 of the Tunisia defeat but then came off the bench and scored 44 seconds later to wrap up the semi-final win over Morocco.
      Tottenham and Liverpool were both keen on Muani before the World Cup – but now they are likely to need to stump up at least £69m if they can prise him away from the Bundesliga, where he has scored five and assisted ten in 14 games.
      Randal Kolo Muani sealed France’s spot in the final seconds into just his fourth capCredit: AP More

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      Liverpool identify their ‘next Thiago’ as they enter talks for £30million World Cup star

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      LIVERPOOL have been keeping a keen eye on the World Cup in Qatar and may have found their next bargain.Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat could find himself in the Premier League in the new year with interest from Liverpool after his stellar performances during the World Cup with Morocco.
      Sofyan Amrabat has impressed for Morocco at the World CupCredit: Getty
      His displays were vital in helping Morocco become the first African team in history to reach the semi-finals of the competition.
      According to Footmercato, the 26-year-old would be available to the Reds for just £30million, the same price as Spanish maestro Thiago cost them from Bayern Munich in 2020.
      Jurgen Klopp has made it known he is looking for options to improve the midfield after injury worries with Jordan Henderson and Thiago earlier in the season.
      Jude Bellingham has been heavily linked to a move to Merseyside yet a price tag of over £100million has put that move in doubt.
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      Amrabat left fans impressed after his performances against Spain and Portugal.
      With a value way less than that of Bellingham’s, the Moroccan has reportedly become the more appealing option for Klopp.
      The midfielder is most comfortable playing just ahead of the defence, which he has excelled at for Morocco, helping them keep clean sheets in four of their six games during the tournament.
      Liverpool fans will see Amrabat as a perfect replacement for Fabinho who has struggled for form since the start of the season after being one of their key players.
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      If the Moroccan does make the move over to the Premier League, he will be following in his older brothers footsteps with Nordin Amrabat featuring in the league for Watford during the 16/17 season. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘leaves Real Madrid training ground after two days and flies to Dubai as he steps up new club hunt’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has left Real Madrid’s training ground after just two days, according to reports.And he has now flown to Dubai to step up his hunt for a new club.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has flown to Dubai after leaving Real Madrid’s training groundCredit: Rex
      Ronaldo, 37, made a shock return to the Spanish capital this week following Portugal’s World Cup exit.
      The ex-Manchester United man finds himself without a team after having his Old Trafford contract torn up.
      And former side Real were only too happy to accommodate Ronaldo at their Valdebebas training ground – four-and-a-half years after his move to Juventus.
      But it’s reckoned Real have no interest in making a move for their leading all-time scorer.
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      And DAZN claims Ronaldo has now jetted to Dubai on a private jet to step up his search for a new club.
      The veteran is reportedly hoping to join a Champions League side as he seeks further glory at Europe’s top table.
      But despite links with Chelsea and Bayern Munich, Ronaldo is yet to receive an offer from one of the continent’s giants.
      Instead, the most concrete offer on the table comes from the Middle East.
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      Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr are believed to have offered Ronnie a staggering £173million-a-year contract.
      And should a deal be struck, he would become the world’s best-paid athlete in the process.
      Ronaldo’s international future is a lot clearer though, with the striker telling Portugal chiefs he has no intention of retiring.
      Boss Fernando Santos has been sacked after dropping Ronaldo for Portugal’s final two World Cup games.
      And a potential reunion with Jose Mourinho could now be on the cards, with the Roma chief tempted by the prospect of managing the Italians and his country simultaneously. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid again as he continues to be linked with shock free transfer after Man Utd exit

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO trained with Real Madrid yet again on Thursday as he continues to be linked with a shock return to the Bernabeu.The Portuguese superstar, 37, saw his Manchester United contract terminated last month after an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Real Madrid training again on ThursdayCredit: Twitter / @ElGolazoDeGol
      The free agent rocked up for a second day with the Spanish championsCredit: Twitter / @ElGolazoDeGol
      Ronaldo spent nine hugely successful years at Real MadridCredit: Reuters
      He headed to the World Cup as a free agent and was a part of the Portugal squad that exited the tournament in the quarter-finals following a 1-0 defeat to Morocco.
      Now Ronaldo has returned to Europe without a club and is training with former side Real Madrid in a bid to keep his fitness up.
      He first trained with Los Blancos on Wednesday as speculation over a stunning comeback began.
      And those links rumbled on when he arrived in a Mercedes for Real training yet again on Thursday.
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      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano posted a clip on social media of Ronaldo turning up.
      And he added: “Cristiano Ronaldo had training session at Real Madrid center Valdebebas also today. He’s allowed to train on separate pitch.”
      Ronaldo enjoyed his best years in the Spanish capital, winning two LaLiga crowns and four Champions League titles during his nine-year stay.
      He has never been shy in revealing his fondness for Real and would no doubt happily return.
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      Yet, despite president Florentino Perez’s kind words down the years, it’s believed the club have shut the door to a potential return as they don’t want to disrupt Carlo Ancelotti’s current squad.
      Since leaving Man Utd, Ronaldo has been linked with a mega-money move to Al Nassr.
      It’s believed the forward will be offered a staggering £173million a year to complete a free move to Saudi Arabia.
      Meanwhile, Ronaldo is NOT expected to retire from international duty after Portugal’s World Cup heartache.
      The ex-Sporting Lisbon star was spotted in tears in the tunnel following the gut-wrenching defeat to Morocco.
      But CM Journal claims Ronaldo has already informed Portugal chiefs he intends to continue playing for his country.
      And that puts him in contention to lead his nation at Euro 2024 in 18 months time.
      Ronaldo found himself on the bench in the latter stages of the World Cup, replaced by Goncalo Ramos – who scored a hat-trick in the 6-1 mauling of Switzerland.
      He was subbed on in both Portugal’s last 16 clash with Switzerland and quarter-final against Morocco – but was unable to end his career-long knockout stage goal drought. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Real Madrid seal signing of £60m wonderkid Endrick, 16 – but he can’t play for 18 months

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      REAL MADRID have beaten Chelsea in the bidding war for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick.That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports Real have “sealed” a deal for the 16-year-old prospect until 2027 with a further three-year option.
      Real Madrid have signed Palmeiras’ 16-year-old wonderkid EndrickCredit: Getty
      However, the striker can’t join Los Blancos for another 18 months due to rules in Brazil prohibiting underaged players from going abroad.
      That means Endrick will have to wait until 2024 to officially move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Romano tweeted: “Excl: Endrick, new Real Madrid player!
      “Contracts and documents have been signed in last 24h. Deal can now be considered sealed.
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      “Endrick will join Real Madrid in June 2024. Contract will be until 2027 plus three years option, so 2030. Here we go confirmed.”
      The deal is estimated to have cost Real £60million, as that is the price tag Palmeiras had placed on the Brazil Under-20 international.

      Real confirmed Endrick won’t be joining them for another two years and will be playing with Palmeiras until then.
      An announcement read: “Real Madrid CF, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Endrick and his family have reached an agreement whereby the player will be able to join Real Madrid when he comes of age in July 2024.
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      “Until then, Endrick will continue his training at the SE Palmeiras. The player will travel to Madrid in the coming days to visit our club’s facilities.”
      Endrick scored 12 goals and provided one assist in 21 appearances across all competitions this past season.
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      The centre-forward has also registered five goals in four appearances with the Brazil Under-17s.
      Chelsea have been investing heavily in youth in the last few years with the likes of Mason Mount, Trevoh Chalobah and Reece James rising through the ranks.
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      Chelsea on brink of sealing Molde striker David Datro Fofana for £9m transfer to replace injured star Armando Broja

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      CHELSEA are allegedly on the verge of signing Molde’s David Datro Fofana as a replacement for injured striker Armando Broja.Albanian international Broja looks set to miss the rest of the season after scans revealed he had torn his ACL and needed surgery.
      Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing David Datro Fofana from MoldeCredit: Getty
      The Chelsea striker went down in cries of pain during the first half of their mid-season friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday.
      Broja, 21, was challenging for the ball with Villa defender Ezri Konsa who, along with teammate Robin Olsen, immediately signalled for medical assistance after the ace caught his boot in the turf.
      He returned to London with the Chelsea squad on Monday before undergoing a scan to assess the damage which revealed he faces five months on the sidelines.
      That setback leaves Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the club’s only out-and-out senior striker.
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      With no recall option to bring Romelu Lukaku back from his loan at Inter Milan, boss Graham Potter is desperate for reinforcements.

      And now he is allegedly on the verge of bringing in the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Datro Fofana.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano broke the news earlier on social media.
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      He tweeted: “Chelsea are on the verge of signing David Datro Fofana, here we go soon!
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      “There’s full agreement in place with Molde to sign Ivorian striker born in 2002.”
      He added: “Personal terms are still being discussed with player — then deal will be signed for more than €10m fee.”
      The teenager, who stands at 5ft 11in, made his breakthrough into the Molde first-team in 2021 and already has experience of the Europa Conference League.
      He rifled in 19 goals in 34 appearances last term, which earned him international recognition last month.
      Datro Fofana received his first cap for Ivory Coast in their 4-0 friendly victory over Burundi.
      Now he could be set for another big step-up if he manages to finalise personal terms for a switch to Stamford Bridge. More