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      Chelsea ‘meet Enzo Fernandez’s Benfica release clause’ as Blues staff ‘arrive in Lisbon to thrash out £105m transfer’

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      CHELSEA have tabled a bid worth in excess of Enzo Fernandez’s £105million release clause, according to reports.The Benfica starlet impressed at the World Cup in Qatar, helping Argentina win the competition for a third time.
      Benfica ace Enzo Fernandez is in high-demandCredit: Getty
      Fernandez’s performances earned him the tournament’s Best Young Player award – as well as a string of potential new suitors.
      Chelsea are reportedly attempting to jostle their way to the front of the queue, and are claimed to have made a huge offer.
      According to Portuguese outlet CM, Blues representatives have travelled to the Iberian country to try and thrash out a £105m deal.
      They add that, while Chelsea are willing to stump up the cash, they will face plenty of competition to secure Fernandez’s signature.
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      Newcastle, Manchester United and Liverpool have all been linked with the midfielder.
      Fernandez’s chief representative is renowned super-agent Jorge Mendes.
      The 56-year-old is claimed to have shopped his client’s availability around Europe’s top clubs.
      But Fernandez himself may opt to STAY at Benfica until the end of the season.
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      He is contracted to the Lisbon club until 2027.
      Portuguese paper Record sensationally claim that Fernandez feels that he can win the Champions League with Benfica this season.
      They have been drawn to play Belgian side Club Brugge in the round of 16.
      Fernandez has made 24 club appearances in all competitions this term, scoring three goals and laying on five assists.
      Fernandez, 21, won the Best Young Player award at the World CupCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal have £55m Mykhailo Mudryk transfer bid rejected by Shakhtar as Ukrainians hold out for £85m fee

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      ARSENAL have had a £55million bid for Mykhailo Mudryk rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk, according to reports.The Gunners are keen to strengthen their forward line in January.
      Mykhailo Mudryk has been in red hot form for Shakhtar DonetskCredit: Reuters
      Club chiefs have been particularly eager to bolster their wide options, having unsuccessfully tried to prise Pedro Neto from Wolves last summer.
      The position remains a priority, with Mudryk now their No1 target.
      Arsenal launched a £55m bid for the Ukrainian this week, only to be turned down.
      According to the Telegraph, Shakhtar are demanding a fee of around £85m for their star man.
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      Mudryk, 21, has made it clear that he would like to join the Gunners in January.
      He admitted last month: “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.”
      And he even posted a picture of his screen as he watched yesterday’s 3-1 victory over West Ham.
      Asked about his side’s interest in Mudryk after the match, boss Mikel Arteta refused to be drawn.
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      He replied: “We said that we will try to find ways to strengthen the team.
      “We will find the right players and that is all I can say.”
      Primarily a left winger, but also capable of playing on the right, Mudryk has made 44 first team appearances for Shakhtar, scoring 12 times.
      Ten of his goals have come in 18 outings this season, in addition to an impressive eight assists.
      His strikes have included Champions League efforts against Celtic and RB Leipzig.
      He has also broken into his national team, so far earning eight caps for Ukraine.
      Mudryk, 21, tuned into Arsenal’s clash with West Ham from UkraineCredit: Instagram / @mmudryk10 More

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      Man Utd ace Anthony Elanga linked with Everton loan transfer with Toffees ‘keen admirers of Swede and Matheus Cunha’

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      EVERTON are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga on loan.The Toffees currently sit 17th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone.
      Everton are interested in signing ElangaCredit: Getty
      Frank Lampard is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January, but transfer funds will likely be limited due to the club’s financial issues.
      According to The Athletic, Everton are expected to look into the loan market over the next few weeks.
      Elanga is one of the club’s top targets with Lampard prioritising a new forward due to Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s persistent injury issues.
      The 20-year-old is understood to be frustrated with his current role at Old Trafford due to a lack of first team football, so a short-term loan will likely be his preferred move.
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      He has made just 14 appearances so far for the Red Devils this season and he is yet to score.
      Everton have also expressed an interest in signing Matheus Cunha, however the striker recently agreed to join Wolves on loan.
      Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres is another name on the transfer wishlist.
      The Swedish striker is considered a more accessible option for cash-strapped Everton with the January transfer window fast approaching.
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      Watford’s Ismaila Sarr has also been linked with a move to Goodison Park over the past few weeks.
      The winger has scored six goals in 19 appearances for the Hornets so far this season, so he could prove to be a good replacement for Richarlison.
      Everton suffered a 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Boxing Day and Lampard’s side are set to face Manchester City on New Years Eve. More

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      Real Madrid ‘target shock Alphonso Davies transfer and will take advantage of Bayern star’s contract in cut-price deal’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly eyeing up a move for Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies… but may have to be patient if they are to secure his signature.The 22-year-old Canadian joined the German champions in 2018 and has racked up 134 appearances, contributing six goals and 21 assists.
      Alphonso Davies has established himself as one of the best left-backs aroundCredit: Getty
      AS understand Real Madrid are lining up a move for the talented CanadianCredit: AS
      He has already won four Bundesliga titles and the Champions League.
      And before the World Cup break he had managed a goal and four assists for Julian Nagelsmann’s men so far this season.
      Davies, who is under contract with Bayern until 2025, then headed to Qatar and impressed for Canada as they took part in their first World Cup for 36 years.
      Despite exiting in the group stage, Davies was a standout star for his nation and even scored in the defeat Croatia.
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      And AS understand Real Madrid are now thought to be interested in bringing him to the Bernabeu.
      However, it is believed they will wait until 2024 to try and sign the full-back.
      This would enable them to try and purchase him for a cut-price.
      It is a tactic Los Blancos have used in the past to acquire the likes of Toni Kroos from Bayern and Eden Hazard from Chelsea.
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      But Bayern will do their best to try and avoid selling Davies cheaply.
      Meanwhile, Real are also looking at other supremely talented youngsters to add to their squad in the coming years.
      One of those is Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
      However, the Spanish giants face competition from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain as they prepare to battle it out for him in the summer. More

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      Newcastle make Chelsea star Jorginho ‘prime transfer target’ with Italian set to quit on a free in 2023

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      NEWCASTLE have made Chelsea midfielder Jorginho their “prime transfer target”, according to reports.The Italian is about to enter the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Jorginho’s Chelsea contract is about to enter its final six monthsCredit: Reuters
      Jorginho, 31, will be free to talk to clubs overseas in January about a potential move.
      While he can join another English side for nothing come next summer.
      Toon boss Eddie Howe wants the experienced ace as he continues his St James’ Park revolution.
      According to the Mail, the Magpies will make a big effort to convince Jorginho to quit West London for a move to the North East.
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      The Euro 2020 winner’s Chelsea future is uncertain, having reportedly turned down a new deal back in October.
      Although he recently admitted that he’d be happy to stay.
      Jorginho told talkSPORT: “Of course I do, I love Chelsea. But this is a thing I’m not going to think about now.
      “I need to think about winning games. Otherwise it’s a problem.
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      “I’ll focus game by game and then we’ll see what’s going to happen.
      “But my mind is on Chelsea now and trying to win as many games as possible.”
      Jorginho has made 207 appearances for the Blues under four different managers since joining from Napoli under Maurizio Sarri in 2018. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Daley Blind has Ajax contract ripped up six months early as World Cup ace targets next club

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      DALEY BLIND has had his Ajax contract ripped up six months early after coming to an agreement with the club.The Dutchman, 32, has made 18 appearances for Ajax this season across the Eredivisie and the Champions League.
      Blind has agreed to leave AjaxCredit: Getty
      He was expected to remain in Amsterdam until June 2023, but he will now become a free agent on New Year’s Day.
      An official statement from Ajax read: “Ajax and Daley Blind have terminated their contract.
      “The defender’s contract was set to expire on June 30, 2023 but will now end on December 31, 2022.”
      Chief executive Edwin van der Sar said: “Over the course of the last few days, we reached an agreement with Daley to terminate his contract.
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      “I hope he can find another club to end his successful career with.
      “Together with Daley, we have decided on a match in the Arena where he can say a proper goodbye to the supporters.”
      Blind re-joined Ajax from Manchester United in July 2018 for a transfer fee of around £14million.
      He has since won three Eredivisie titles, two KNVB Cups and a Dutch Super Cup.
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      Royal Antwerp are reportedly interested in signing the defender, but Man Utd fans want to see him return to Old Trafford.
      One person tweeted: “Bring him back to United.”
      Another added: “@ManUtd don’t waste this golden opportunity.”
      While a third said: “The realistic signing EtH will make in the coming days.”
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      Chelsea ‘lead Alexis Mac Allister transfer race ahead of Arsenal and Atletico Madrid’ but may have to wait until summer

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      CHELSEA are leading the race to sign Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, according to reports.The attacking midfielder impressed for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar.
      Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from BrightonCredit: Getty
      Mac Allister, 24, played a significant role as Lionel Messi and Co won the tournament – setting up Angel Di Maria’s stunning goal in the final.
      The in-demand star is under contract at Brighton until 2025, with the South Coast side possessing an option to extend the deal by a further year.
      This hasn’t stopped would-be suitors circling, with Mac Allister receiving plenty of interest.
      According to Argentine outlet TyC Sports, Chelsea are at the front of the queue for his signature, under his former Seagulls boss Graham Potter.
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      However, they will have to battle further interest from Arsenal and Atletico Madrid to get a deal over the line.
      TyC reporter Gaston Edul adds that a transfer is likely to have to take place in the summer, with Brighton intending to keep their star asset until the end of the season.
      He claims that the deal could go ahead in June.
      Tottenham have also been linked with a move for Mac Allister.
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      Their interest in him is said to pre-date the World Cup, although his value is likely to have skyrocketed since.
      Mac Allister joined Brighton from Argentinos Juniors in January 2019.
      He subsequently enjoyed a loan spell back at his former club, before temporarily joining Boca Juniors.
      Since breaking into the Brighton first team he has made 86 appearances, scoring 13 goals and laying on six assists.
      Five of his strikes have come in 14 Prem outings this term.
      Mac Allister, 24, got his hands on the World Cup earlier this monthCredit: Getty More

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      I never wanted to join Rangers but my dad threatened to PUNCH me if I didn’t agree transfer, Italy legend Gattuso says

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      RINO GATTUSO has revealed his father threatened to punch him if he didn’t sign for Rangers as a kid because of the money on offer.The Italian World Cup winner is now manager of Valencia, but was famously brought to Ibrox by the late Walter Smith in 1997, before he was shipped out to Salernitana a year later in a £4 million deal because Dick Advocaat didn’t rate him.
      Gattuso’s talents were identified by Walter Smith but his stay in Scotland was shortCredit: John Gunnion
      Gattuso achieved cult hero status at Ibrox.Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The midfielder went on to a glittering career including World Cup glory with Italy and two Champions League wins with AC MilanCredit: Scottish News and Sport
      From there, he went on to move to AC Milan and won two Champions Leagues, two Serie A titles and that 2006 World Cup with his country.
      And, in an interview in Spain, he admitted had no intention of signing for Rangers as a 17-year-old, until the intervention of his father.
      He recalled: “I didn’t want to go to Glasgow. I had played two games in Serie B and was promoted to Serie A with Perugia, where I played eight games without a contract. Then I played the Under 19s Finals with Italy.
      “One day my father comes and tells me that a representative of Glasgow Rangers has come to town and has offered a contract to me.
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      “I didn’t want to leave and I told this to my father.
      “He told me that the money they were offering was so much he couldn’t even write down the total figure. He told me it was four times his total earnings in his lifetime.
      “When I still said no, he said he would punch me if I didn’t accept it, so I signed for Rangers!”
      “I went to Glasgow and I didn’t know anyone and didn’t have two words in English.
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      “But after two weeks, I looked more Scottish than a Scottish player. I trained three or four times a day, I would go to the gym for hours.
      “I built myself up with this mentality. I knew I didn’t have great technique, but I prepared myself to mentally kill my opponent. I have dedicated my life to football.”
      In total Gattuso featured in 49 Rangers games – starting 36 after the contractual wrangle with Perugia.
      He scored five goals including his first in the UEFA Cup against Strasbourg and despite developing a reputation as a firebrand midfielder, he was never sent off in Scotland – but did amass 12 yellow cards. More