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      Newcastle and Brighton leading transfer battle for Dundee United teen sensation who could cost just £400k

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      NEWCASTLE and Brighton are chasing Dundee United’s teenage star Rory MacLeod.The Scotland Under-17 striker, 16, is the latest hot property to be unearthed by the Premiership club.
      Brighton and Newcastle are interested in MacLeodCredit: Getty
      Dundee-born MacLeod has made three appearances for United so far this season.
      He became the club’s youngest player when he came off the bench in a win over Motherwell in February 2022.
      The Terrors may be willing to sell for about £400,000 plus add-ons as English interest continues to build.
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is eager to invest in some young talent to support the club’s long-term growth.
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      In October, he said: “The thing for us is we are trying to provide long-term growth. We have a longer-term vision.
      “For us, we have an ageing squad. We need to invest in more young players.
      “It’s a big part and we need to get the average (age) down.”
      Meanwhile, Brighton – who have developed players such as Ben White, Marc Cucurella, Yves Bissouma and Moises Caicedo – continue to seek young players to add to their already impressive youth setup.
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      The Seagulls are currently at risk of losing star man Caicedo, who has been linked with a move to both Chelsea and Liverpool.
      Caicedo, who joined Brighton for just £4.5million in early 2021, could leave the Amex Stadium for as much as £80m this month. More

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      Arsenal ‘join transfer race for £10m Giannis Konstantelias’ but 19-year-old Greek wonderkid also fancied by Man City

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      ARSENAL are reportedly interested in signing Giannis Konstantelias in a £10million transfer from PAOK.The Gunners currently sit at the top of the Premier League table, five points ahead of Manchester City.
      Arsenal have joined the race to sign KonstanteliasCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta is eager to add to his squad this month in the hope of continuing the club’s title charge.
      And according to the Evening Standard, Konstantelias has emerged as a transfer target.
      Arsenal sporting director Edu is expected to send scouts to watch the 19-year-old, who is valued at around £10m, in action for PAOK later this month.
      But, the Gunners face competition from Premier League rivals Manchester City, Wolves, Leeds and Crystal Palace in the transfer race.
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      Konstantelias joined the PAOK academy at the age of 10 and broke into the first team eight years later.
      He has since made 20 appearances for the Greek Super League team.
      The midfielder also represents Greece Under-21s, but he is expected to make his senior international debut during the Euro 2024 qualifiers in March.
      If Konstantelias does leave PAOK in a permanent transfer before deadline day, he will likely return to Greece on loan until the end of the season.
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      Arsenal are also pushing to sign Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix.
      Mudryk has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium since last summer, but the Gunners face stiff competition from Chelsea for his signature.
      Meanwhile, Edu has scheduled further talks with Atletico Madrid over a proposed six-month loan deal for Felix. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Chris Rigg, 15, makes surprise debut as Sunderland score TWO added-time goals in FA Cup thriller

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      SUNDERLAND’S 15-year-old wonderkid Chris Rigg shone bright during his shock debut in the FA Cup thriller against Shrewsbury Town.Rigg has attracted a lot of interest from the Premier League following some standout performances at youth level.
      Chris Rigg made his Sunderland debut in the FA Cup against Shrewsbury TownCredit: Getty
      Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg has been linked with Manchester United and NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The midfielder has been targeted by Manchester United as well as Liverpool, Newcastle and Everton during the January transfer window.
      And the England Under-16 captain’s stock went even higher on Saturday as he came off the bench to help the Black Cats punch their ticket to the fourth round of the FA Cup.
      In doing so he became Sunderland’s youngest outfield player EVER.
      Sunderland beat Shrewsbury 2-1 in a dramatic encounter at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
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      Matthew Pennington opened the scoring for the hosts on 81 minutes, which is when Rigg came on and replaced Edouard Michut.
      It looked like Tony Mowbray’s side were out for the count but the teen sensation helped them do the unthinkable.
      Ross Stewart equalised in the second minute of stoppage time.
      Just when it looked like the two teams would have a replay at the Stadium of Light, Luke O’Nien hit the back of the net to seal a fantastic qualification only two minutes later.
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      Rigg came out looking better than ever, with many considering him the best of his age in the country.
      Newcastle remain strong favourites to sign the talented schoolboy from their fiercest rivals.
      But United are very keen to land one of England’s greatest prospects for the future. More

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      Corinthians want Philippe Coutinho transfer as chief confirms failed Cristiano Ronaldo bid due to £173m Al-Nassr offer

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      CORINTHIANS president Duilio Monteiro Alves has confirmed that the Brazilian club attempted to sign Cristiano Ronaldo before he made his record-breaking move to Al-Nassr.Ronaldo, 37, became the highest-paid sportsperson of all time when he signed a lucrative £173million-a-year contract with Al-Nassr last week.
      Ronaldo rejected Corinthians to join Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      Corinthians now want to sign CoutinhoCredit: PA
      Upon his arrival in the Middle East, the former Manchester United star confirmed that he had rejected numerous offers from Europe, the USA, Portugal and Brazil in favour of playing in the Saudi Pro League.
      And now it has emerged that one of the clubs he turned down was Corinthians.
      In an interview with Bandeirantes’ Donos da Bola, Alves revealed that even though Corinthians agreed to match Ronaldo’s Man Utd wages, Al-Nassr offered “20 times” the amount.
      He said: “We made an offer to Cristiano Ronaldo. A salary equal to what he earned at United, two-year deal with the help of sponsors.
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      “I know he also had proposals from Europe. But the proposal from Saudi Arabia was 20 times higher.
      “I spoke six, seven times with Jorge Mendes and, in the end, we sent a proposal through another person.”
      Since missing out on signing Ronaldo, Corinthians have registered an interest in signing Philippe Coutinho from Aston Villa.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Brazilian side want to sign the former Barcelona star on loan, but it will be a “difficult deal”.
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      Corinthians chief Alves said: “The contact exists and the desire is there, but it is a very difficult deal.
      “We want the player on loan, but while the transfer window in Europe is open, everything is very difficult. It is still a very premature operation but we have to try.”
      Coutinho joined Aston Villa in a £17million transfer from Barcelona last year.
      He has made 16 appearances for the Lions so far this season, but he is yet to score or assist a goal. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Brighton chief jokes he wouldn’t even sell Moises Caicedo’s BOOTS to ex-boss Potter for £42m

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      CHELSEA have received a major transfer blow in their bid to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo.According to Sky Sports, the Blues are among a number of clubs keeping tabs on Caicedo, but face competition from Premier League rivals Liverpool.
      Chelsea have received a transfer blow in their bid to sign Brighton star Moises CaicedoCredit: Rex
      Chelsea boss Graham Potter is warned £42m won’t buy Moises Caicedo’s shoelacesCredit: Getty
      And the Seagulls’ CEO Paul Barber has delivered a further blow to their hopes of landing the midfielder in the January transfer blow with a jest to Chelsea manager Graham Potter.
      Potter coached the Ecuador international during his time as Brighton boss and previously claimed that a reported bid of £42million from the West Londoners wouldn’t be enough.
      In fact, the 47-year-old tactician claimed that amount would probably only buy Caicedo’s BOOTS.
      But Barber has made it even harder for the Stamford Bridge outfit as he now claims that fee would probably not even be enough to purchase his SHOELACES.
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      The Brighton chief has also claimed that there haven’t even been any offers for the 21-year-old.
      According to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, Barber told him: “I’m pleased to say we haven’t had any [offers for Caicedo]. Maybe they haven’t got my email because I haven’t seen any.”
      Barber added: ‘I’m not sure £42m will even include the boots now, maybe just the laces. But joking aside, every player’s value is ultimately determined by the market.
      “Graham’s comments were part in jest but part serious because Moises has been an exceptional player for us. Since he came to the Premier League, he has developed all the time.
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      “He’s a young man with a great attitude, fantastic work ethic, and a very nice human being off the pitch.
      “So all those things contribute to the value of a footballer should it come to that moment to sell.” More

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      Al-Nassr ‘want to partner Cristiano Ronaldo with Germany legend Marco Reus with Dortmund star out of contract in summer’

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      AL-NASSR are reportedly hoping to sign Marco Reus in a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund.The Saudi Pro League side completed the signing of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo last week.
      Reus has been linked with a move to Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      And now manager Rudi Garcia wants to add more European superstars to his ranks.
      According to The Daily Mail, Al-Nassr chiefs are hoping to tempt Reus to Mrsool Park.
      Reus, 33, has less than six months remaining on his existing contract with Borussia Dortmund.
      The midfielder is currently understood to be considering his future at the club having spent the last 11 years at Signal Iduna Park.
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      And Al-Nassr hope that he will follow in the footsteps of former Manchester United ace Ronaldo in moving to Saudi Arabia.
      Reus re-joined Borussia Dortmund in 2012 – six years after initially leaving the club’s academy.
      He has since made 368 appearances for BVB, scoring 156 goals and assisting 118.
      But a number of recurring injury issues have left him struggling for regular first team football over the past few years.
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      The midfielder was ruled out of the World Cup in November due to an ankle injury and he is yet to return to action.
      Reus is just one of many European players that have been linked with a move to Al-Nassr.
      Eden Hazard, Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos have also been tipped to join the Saudi Pro League leaders. More

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      Chelsea confirm new signing David Datro Fofana and reveal he’s signed bumper SEVEN-YEAR contract after £10.5m transfer

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      CHELSEA have completed the £10.5million transfer of David Datro Fofana from Molde.And the Ivorian’s contract lasts until 2029 with the option of a further 12 months.
      David Datro Fofana has signed his contract with Chelsea until at least 2029Credit: Getty
      The Ivorian striker joined from Molde for £10.5mCredit: Getty
      The Blues announced the transfer at the end of December after agreeing the deal with the Norwegian side.
      But now it is all done and Fofana has signed on the dotted line and posed for the customary photos.
      The striker, 20, said:  “Hello dear fans, I’m here.
      “I’ve arrived well and I’m very happy to sign for the club of my dreams.
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      “I’ll see you soon on the pitch, cheers!”
      Fofana – whose namesake Wesley signed for Chelsea last summer – has been enjoying a prolific season in Norway, scoring 17 goals in 29 appearances in all competitions.
      He joined Molde from Ivorian academy AFAD in February 2021, quickly becoming a star man for his new club.
      Fofana scored 24 goals and assisted a further ten in 65 total outings for the Norwegian top-flight outfit.
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      Molde have a rich pedigree of producing world class strikers, having previously boasted both Erling Haaland and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer among their ranks.
      Fofana primarily plays up front, but has filled in on the right wing on occasion.

      Despite his youth, he has already earned two senior caps for Ivory Coast.
      Chelsea have a rich pedigree of Ivorian stars, with Didier Drogba arguably their greatest-ever forward.
      Fofana is Graham Potter’s second Chelsea signing.
      Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile joined the Blues on Thursday in a £35m deal.
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      Arsenal open to signing BOTH Mudryk and Felix this month but Gunners face tricky talks over both transfer deals

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      ARSENAL are reportedly open to signing both Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix this month.The Gunners currently sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League table.
      Arsenal are still pushing to sign MudrykCredit: Getty
      The Gunners also want to sign Felix before deadline dayCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta is eager to bolster his squad in the hope of continuing the title charge.
      The Arsenal boss is claimed to be prioritising signing a new winger and a new midfielder.
      And according to The Daily Mail, he wants to sign both Mudryk and Felix.
      The Gunners have been pushing to sign Mudryk since last summer, but they are yet to strike an agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk.
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      Shakhtar chiefs have made it clear that they will not accept anything less than £85million for their star man, while Arsenal are currently only willing to offer around £66m.
      Arsenal have already had two bids for Mudryk rejected, with the latest understood to be worth £62m.
      But they now face more pressure to get the deal done as Chelsea have expressed a strong interest in signing the Ukrainian winger.
      Blues boss Todd Boehly has made it clear that he is more than willing to meet Shakhtar’s asking price as long as Mudryk confirms his desire to switch to Stamford Bridge.
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      However, the 22-year-old is understood to be eager to join Arsenal instead.
      While the Gunners remain in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over a deal for Mudryk, they are now stepping up their pursuit of Atletico Madrid ace Felix.
      The attacking midfielder, 23, recently admitted that he wants to LEAVE the Metropolitano Stadium.
      And he is now attempting to force a move away from Spain.
      Atletico are willing to let him leave on loan until the end of the season, but only if a £16m fee is agreed.
      Arsenal have reportedly held talks with the La Liga giants this week to try and lower the loan fee.
      Felix joined Atletico Madrid in a huge £113m transfer three-and-a-half years ago.
      He has scored 34 goals in 130 games for the Spanish side. More