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      Chelsea ‘lead Josko Gvardiol transfer race as rivals Juventus give up pursuit of RB Leipzig defender’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly leading the chase to sign RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol.The 21-year-old Croatia international, who can play left-back or centre-half, is currently on World Cup duty.
      Chelsea are leading the chase to sign RB Leipzig’s Croatian World Cup star Josko GvardiolCredit: Alamy
      Gvardiol, who has 14 caps, moved to Leipzig in 2020 but remained on loan with Dinamo Zagreb for another campaign.
      But he has since established himself in the Bundesliga side’s first-team and helped them to reach the Europa League semi-final before they were dumped out by Rangers last term.
      He has continued that fine form throughout the current season and has had a host of clubs chasing his services.
      Chelsea have held a long-term interest and plotted a swoop for him in the summer.
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      Juventus have also been keen, while Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester City have also been linked.
      Now outlet TuttoJuve are claiming that Timo Werner’s return to the German club from Stamford Bridge could lead to the Blues taking “advantage” due to their good relationship with the Bundesliga outfit.
      The report also adds that Juventus are ready to end their interest as they are “unlikely” to even be able to “fight” against Chelsea for his signing.
      Gvardiol has already outlined his ambition to play in England – although his dream was to head to Anfield instead of Stamford Bridge.
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      He admitted last year: “From a young age, I watched Liverpool games with my dad and I grew up with just them.
      “When I took football more seriously, I started following them, and I definitely want the Premier League and Liverpool move one day.”
      He has played in both of Croatia’s opening two group games at the World Cup.
      Gvardiol and his team-mates are now hoping to seal a place in the knockouts by overcoming Belgium on Thursday. More

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      Chelsea close in on signing injured France World Cup star Christopher Nkunku for £52m with medical ‘already done’

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      CHELSEA are closing in on the signing of Christopher Nkunku after striking an agreement over the transfer fee and the way the deal will be structured, according to reports. Nkunku, 25, has been linked with a move to Chelsea and is said to have already undergone a secret medical ahead of a transfer next summer.
      Christopher Nkunku is closing in on a transfer to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Nkunku suffered World Cup heartbreak after picking up an injury days before the tournamentCredit: Reuters
      That deal is now one step closer after Chelsea struck a deal with RB Leipzig for a £52million fee, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      The Blues have also agreed on how the payments of the deal will be structured, with clauses in place to make the payments for the deal easier.
      Romano adds a long-term deal is prepared to be signed from June 2023, with just the contract to be signed before the deal is finalised.
      Chelsea are also lining up a deal for team-mate Josko Gvardiol despite seeing an £80m bid rejected last summer.
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      Nkunku missed out on the World Cup after picking up an injury in France training just days before the tournament began.
      And in an additional blow to the Bundesliga Player of the Year, he will certainly be out until the New Year and may even need surgery after it was revealed he suffered ligament damage in his ankle.
      The injury came about after Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga went into a late challenge with him.
      Prior to the injury Nkunku was in electric form at club level.
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      The former Paris Saint-Germain ace had netted 17 goals and added four assists in 23 games in all competitions this season.
      This echoed his incredible form last season when he contributed to 55 goals in 52 games. More

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      Man Utd give trial to promising 17-year-old striker… and he’s already scored for Chelsea

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have handed a trial to a promising teenage striker.And the signs are bright for the youngster, who has already scored for rivals Chelsea.
      Man Utd have handed a trial to a young striker who has already scored for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Man Utd are known for bringing through top prodigies at Carrington.
      The Red Devils boast numerous club-grown players in their ranks, including England World Cup star Marcus Rashford.
      And Alejandro Garnacho is the latest ace to get a crack at first-team action this season.
      But there is now a new kid on the block at Old Trafford.
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      According to the Manchester Evening News, United have handed a trial to highly-rated forward Princewill Ehibhatiomhan.
      The 17-year-old is available for nothing after leaving Reading on a free transfer.
      The Championship club were desperate to keep Ehibhatiomhan and offered him a new contract.
      But the ambitious teen turned it down to pursue chances elsewhere.
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      The Red Devils are taking a closer look at Princewill EhibhatiomhanCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Ehibhatiomhan first trained with Chelsea over the summer, scoring in pre-season matches against Leeds and Coventry.
      He then went to Southampton, where he hit the target against Crystal Palace and Fulham.
      And Ehibhatiomhan is now hoping he can find a home with United.
      He played for their U17s last week in the 2-1 Premier Cup win over Blackburn Rovers, but was unable to grab a goal.
      Ehibhatiomhan already has a strike for England’s U17s though, scoring in last year’s 2-0 win over Romania.
      And it now remains to be seen if United offer him a long-term deal before the January transfer market opens. More

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      How Inter Miami could line up with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as David Beckham’s team ‘on brink’ of signing star

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      INTER MIAMI could line up in a bold new way next year.That’s if they clinch stunning deals for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could find themselves at Inter Miami next yearCredit: AFP
      Reports claim David Beckham’s MLS franchise are “on the brink” of an incredible transfer for Argentina star Messi.
      The legendary playmaker is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain next summer.
      But he could end up making a move to America sooner rather than later.
      It’s reckoned former Barcelona pals Luis Suarez and Cesc Fabregas are also wanted by Miami.
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      And that would see the MLS side hit their quota of three “designated” players, with current big names Gonzalo Higuain, Blaise Matuidi and Alejandro Pozuelo leaving next month.
      Boss Phil Neville would likely thrust his new trio straight into the starting XI, with Messi playing off Suarez as a No10 and Fabregas pulling the strings in midfield.
      But Inter Miami could yet end up with an even more exciting new team.
      That’s if they also pull off a transfer for Messi’s rivals Ronaldo, who is a free agent after leaving Manchester United.
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      How Inter Miami could line up with Messi AND Ronaldo in the starting XI
      SunSport exclusively revealed Beckham’s interest in securing a deal for the Portuguese icon.
      And should he join Miami, Ronaldo would likely arrive in place of fellow striker Suarez, putting him in the side’s main attacking role.
      Meanwhile, current Barca star Sergio Busquets is also being tipped to join Miami.
      He would therefore take the place of Fabregas, both in the side and as one of the three “designated” players.
      And should Messi end up moving to the MLS franchise, he will still find himself surrounded by quality players regardless of which others Becks decides to move for. More

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      Marcus Rashford breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Man Utd exit as he pays tribute to axed star

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo following the veteran’s Man Utd axe.The Portuguese superstar was sacked by United after his explosive interview with Piers Morgan for TalkTV.
      Marcus Rashford has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo in the wake of his Man Utd axeCredit: Getty
      And Ronaldo is now on the hunt for a new club as he also looks for his first-ever World Cup win.
      Former United pal Rashford has now hailed Ronaldo as one of his “idols.”
      And the England star admits it was an “unbelievable experience” to play together for 18 months.
      Rashford said: “It’s been an unbelievable experience to play with him.
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      “He’s one of my idols and someone I’ve always looked up to, so to have the opportunity to play with him was unbelievable.
      “I’ll take that with me, and it’s something I can keep with me forever.
      “I wish him all the best and we want to thank him for the things he has done for Manchester United and wish him all the best for the rest of his career.”
      Rashford isn’t the first to open up over Ronaldo’s exit, with Bruno Fernandes first to break his silence.
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      Casemiro also had his say on the situation, having played with Ronnie for years at Real Madrid.
      And it now remains to be seen where Ronaldo ends up, with the likes of Chelsea no longer thought to be interested.
      There are also doubts over whether former club Sporting Lisbon will make a move.
      But reports claim Ronaldo has already received a mega-money offer from the Middle East.
      Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr are believed to have presented Ronnie with a three-year deal worth an incredible £1.2million a WEEK.
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      David Beckham’s Inter Miami are also keeping tabs.
      But they are thought to have made Ronaldo’s rival Lionel Messi their No1 target, with the Argentine set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires next summer. More

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      Lionel Messi’s $9m Miami apartment has lift for car he’s bought ahead of huge transfer to David Beckham’s MLS side

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      LIONEL MESSI has reportedly already laid down roots in Florida ahead of his reported transfer to Inter Miami.The 35-year-old ace, who inspired Argentina to a World Cup win over Mexico last night, is currently playing for French club Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Barcelona.
      Lionel Messi has reportedly bought an apartment at the Porsche Design Tower – which boasts stunning views of the Miami coastlineCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Lionel Messi looks set to head across the Atlantic to see out his playing daysCredit: AFP or licensors
      The tower contains a lift for residents’ carsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A showhome from Porsche Design Tower’s grand opening reveals the luxury withinCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But Messi will be a free agent at the end of the season when his contract expires and a new report states Inter Miami are on the verge of getting Messi.
      According to The Times, he is set to be made the highest paid player in MLS history by joining David Beckham’s franchise at the end of the current campaign.
      Discussing his future plans earlier this year, he told Spanish TV station La Sexta earlier this year: “My plan is to give all I can for the club at the moment.
      “I would like to play in the United States and experience life and the league there, but ultimately come back to Barcelona in some capacity.
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      “I’m not thinking too far ahead in the short-term and just want to see how the season finishes.”
      According to Madrid-based radio station Cadena Ser, Messi has already made his first move towards Miami with the purchase of a luxury apartment in the city.
      A pad worth at least $9million was reportedly purchased by the Argentine in 2021.
      The swanky Porsche Design Tower, completed in 2017, sits on the Sunny Isles beachfront in Miami.
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      Branded by the German supercar manufacturer of the same name, the building boasts three car lifts allowing residents to park their vehicle on the same floor as their suite.
      The forward is said to prefer to school his three kids Stateside while seeing out his playing days.
      And that obviously heightens talk of a move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      Last season, they finished 11th in the MLS Eastern Conference while being linked to a wealth of star names.
      Blaise Matuidi and Gonzalo Higuain joined Inter during the 2020 campaign and Olivier Giroud was reportedly offered an apartment in Porsche Design Tower to tempt him into a move.
      Messi, for now, is focused on finally ending his World Cup hoodoo out in Qatar.
      He and Argentina face Poland on Wednesday looking to try and seal a spot in the knockouts.
      Flats inside the tower feature grandiose living areasCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Messi could decide to mix with the great and the good of Miami inside the luxury buildingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The showhome’s dining room shows off the typical decor of the apartment blockCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Messi is reportedly considering a move to MLS in 2023Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Porsche Design Tower was opened in 2017Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Leeds to hand Mateo Joseph, 19, bumper pay rise after Spanish striker’s debut against Tottenham

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      LEEDS are ready to reward their teenage Spanish striker Mateo Joseph with a pay rise and a longer deal.Joseph, 19, is still in his first year at Elland Road since signing from Espanyol.
      Mateo Joseph could be in store for a pay rise and new contract at LeedsCredit: PA
      But he made his Premier League debut as a late substitute in the 4-3 defeat at Tottenham earlier this month.
      Now Leeds are keen to tie him down with an arrangement adding a year on top of the three-and-a-half-year contract he signed in January.
      That would see the youngster’s wages soar to around £1million a year including bonuses.
      Born in 2003, Joseph progressed through hometown club Racing Santander’s youth academy.
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      He then joined Espanyol in 2017 and enjoyed five years in Barcelona before he earned his switch to England at the turn of the year.
      The striker has been on fire in the Premier League 2 this term, smashing in 11 goals in eight matches.
      That included four on the opening day of the season before two further hat-tricks.
      Jesse Marsch clearly was impressed.
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      The American named Joseph on the bench for the 4-3 win over Bournemouth in November.
      He gave the teenager the full 90 minutes of the 1-0 Carabao Cup exit against Wolves and then brought him on for the closing stages of the defeat to Spurs, Leeds’ final game before the World Cup break.
      Joseph is eligible to represent Spain or England internationally due to his British parents but being born in the northern Cantabria region. More

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      Fans are all saying the same thing as Argentina World Cup icon Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami in shock transfer

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      FANS are all saying the same thing as the news broke that Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami. The shock move for the legend, who inspired Argentina to a World Cup win over Mexico last night, has been mooted for months.
      Lionel Messi has played under many managers during his time in football but has yet to cross paths with Phil NevilleCredit: Rex
      Neville has been in charge of Inter Miami since January 2021Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The 35-year-old will be a free agent at the end of the season when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires and a new report states Inter Miami are on the verge of getting Messi.
      According to The Times, he is set to be made the highest paid player in MLS history by joining Beckham’s franchise at the end of the current campaign.
      SunSport reported earlier this month that Inter Miami had entered talks with Cristiano Ronaldo.
      It would be a huge coup for the American team, and presents the prospect of the iconic rivals lining-up together finally, which has got people thinking.

      One tweeted: “Time for the dream team Messi and Ronaldo at Inter Miami under the managerial genius of Phil Neville.”
      Another commented: “IMAGINE RONALDO AND MESSI AT INTER MIAMI SHEESH!”
      If the move were to happen it would mean Miami boss Phil Neville would be managing Messi, a combination that has left footie fans beside themselves.
      And that got even more people talking as one joked: “Messi is apparently set to join Inter Miami. You’d have to think he’ll really progress as a player under Phil Neville.”
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      Neville’s management career has yet to really take off and he was often criticised when working as a pundit.
      The former Manchester United player took over at Inter Miami in 2021.
      It was only his second full-time job in football management after his three year stint as England Woman’s boss.
      He also briefly served as Salford City caretaker in 2015.
      One person on Twitter said: “The thought of Phil Neville giving Lionel Messi tactical guidance is too perfect for words.”
      While another added: “The very prospect of Lionel Messi playing under Phil Neville will never not be hilarious.”
      One tweeter even went as far to say that “it will be a crime against football if Messi is managed by Phil Neville.”

      Messi meanwhile is arguably the greatest and most decorated player of all time and continues to impress at PSG at the age of 35.
      Fans could not quite work out how this manager and player dynamic could be on the brink of happening.
      One said on Twitter: “Phil Neville managing Lionel Messi, the greatest player of all time, is some mad alternative timeline stuff
      While another baffled observer said: “We’re in a world where Lionel Messi could be managed by Phil Neville.”
      While another went even further and cast their eyes over many surprisingly developments in football this season.
      They wrote: “Imagine being cryogenically frozen in 2013 then waking up 10 years later to Arsenal as Premier League champions, Newcastle in the Champions League and Lionel Messi being managed by Phil Neville.”
      Messi, for now, is focused on finally ending his World Cup hoodoo out in Qatar.
      He and Argentina face Poland on Wednesday looking to try and seal a spot in the knockouts. More