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      Newcastle join Chelsea in showing Leandro Trossard transfer interest with Howe willing to pay £25m for Brighton ace

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      NEWCASTLE have joined Chelsea in the chase for Brighton main man Leandro Trossard, according to reports. The Belgian, 27, is having a breakout campaign in front of goal, scoring six and assisting two in the Premier League.
      Newcastle are willing to pay £25m for Leandro TrossardCredit: Getty
      However, his contract with the Seagulls is up at the end of the season meaning he can agree a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from January.
      He can also wait until the summer to join a Prem team on a free transfer.
      An option for Brighton to avoid losing Trossard for free is sanctioning a sale in January.
      And according to transfer expert Graeme Bailey, on the Talking Transfers podcast, Newcastle will rival Chelsea for Trossard’s signature and have named the amount they’d be willing to spend.
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      The Gulf State-owned club would sign off on a £25million transfer for Trossard, which would see Brighton make £7m profit on the player they signed from Genk in 2019.
      A move to St James’ Park would be attractive for the player.
      Newcastle would be able to meet wage demands and they’re in the hunt for European football
      The Magpies sit fourth after 12 games played.
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      A 2-1 win at Tottenham on Sunday saw them move above Manchester United and Chelsea.
      However, Graham Potter’s Blues have a game in hand. More

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      Brentford, Bournemouth and Rangers all interested in Jerry Yates transfer after stunning start to season at Blackpool

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      Premier League duo Brentford and Bournemouth as well as Scottish giants Rangers are monitoring Blackpool hotshot Jerry Yates.The striker, 25, scored twice – to take him to eight this season – in the 4-2 Championship win over Preston on Saturday.
      Blackpool’s Jerry Yates celebrates his second goal against PrestonCredit: Reuters
      And SunSport understands the Bees and Cherries were among ten clubs with scouts running the rule over £5million-rated Yates.
      West Brom and Watford were also in attendance at Bloomfield Road to watch the forward, who has two years left on his contract.
      Yates’ brace took him alongside Norwich’s Josh Sargent, Oscar Estupinan of Hull and Blackburn’s Ben Brereton Diaz at the top of the scoring charts.
      Blackpool lie 18th in the table and, with several suitors interested, the EFL goal machine could be the subject of a January transfer window scramble.
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      With his contract expiring in 2024 Blackpool would understandably not want to lose him for nothing, meaning a January switch could be the most profitable move for them.
      Yates moved to Blackpool in 2020 from Rotherham.
      His 20 goals in his first season with Blackpool helped fire the club to promotion back into the second tier from League One.
      Last season Yates managed just eight goals from 39 games, but Blackpool were able to secure safety with a 16th-place finish.
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      And this year he has already equalled that tally in less than half the games.
      Michael Appleton’s decision to deploy Yates on the left wing in recent games appears to be a managerial masterstroke, with six goals in his last four games. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as ‘PSG prepare £90million bid for defensive target Benfica star Antonio Silva’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly interested in £90million Benfica defender and Manchester United target Antonio Silva.Earlier this month, the Red Devils sent scouts to watch the 18-year-old Portuguese centre-back.
      Silva has been linked with a move to a number of Europe’s biggest clubsCredit: Getty
      He has broken through into the team this season following injuries to first-choice pairing Lucas Verissimo and Joao Victor.
      And he has impressed at the very top level, including in a pair of 1-1 draws with PSG in the Champions League.
      According to Le10Sport, those displays have caught the attention of those in charge of the Ligue 1 giants.
      They were originally interested in him during the summer, but are now preparing to return for the teenager once more.
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      He has a 100 million euro release clause, so a bid of around £90m would need to be made to prize him away from Benfica.
      And there is no option of waiting for his contract to run down as his existing deal is not up until 2027.
      Real Madrid, Manchester City, Napoli and Valencia are also reportedly interested in the defender – along with Man Utd.
      But they are all thought to be put off by the huge release clause.
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      Silva, who has started 11 of Benfica’s 13 games so far this season, is yet to be capped by the Portugal national team.
      However, he is making a late run to be included in Fernando Santos’ final squad for the World Cup next month.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd are keen to bolster their options in central defence.
      Raphael Varane was forced off in tears during Saturday evening’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea as he faces time on the sidelines.
      Lisandro Martinez is set to continue in the starting line-up, but Harry Maguire’s form remains very poor and he is also recovering from an injury.
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      The other senior centre-half is Victor Lindelof, but he is not considered to be a long-term solution.
      United currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, one point behind Chelsea in fourth. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea to revive transfer fight for Frenkie de Jong as in-demand Barcelona star ‘to consider January move’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are both set to revive their interest in Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.Both clubs chased the 25-year-old throughout the summer transfer window and are ready to try again when it reopens in January.
      Frenkie de Jong is wanted by three Premier League teamsCredit: Getty
      ESPN report that Liverpool are also keeping tabs on De Jong and the three clubs could be set for a battle if the player decides he wants to leave Barca.
      Chelsea have supposedly received a boost that he could be willing to reconsider his future at the Nou Camp.
      And the Blues reportedly have a good relationship with the central midfielder’s agency HCM Sports Management.
      The Catalan giants appear happy to sell him but De Jong chose to stay this season and even took a wage cut over the summer.
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      However he is growing frustrated at the club ‘pressuring’ him to leave and at his lack of minutes in the big matches this season.
      De Jong has not played in crucial Champions League ties against Bayern Munich or Inter Milan.
      Liverpool have reportedly held discussions with his representatives as they are in the market for a central midfielder.
      But Man Utd would be willing to challenge them for his signature and De Jong has a bond with Erik ten Hag having worked with him in their Ajax days.
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      It has been claimed that the Red Devils boss has even approached the club’s board in recent weeks asking them to make new efforts to sign him.
      United pursued him relentlessly before the start of the season proving how keen they are – even managing to agree a £72million fee with Barcelona and sending chiefs to Spain to try to get him to join.
      The LaLiga side could be preparing for his eventual exit as they eye Wolves’ Ruben Neves.
      The Portuguese midfielder flirted with a move to the LaLiga side a matter of days ago saying it would be a “privilege” to play for “one of the world’s best clubs.” More

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      Man City want bargain transfer for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after he destroyed Liverpool in Champions League

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      MANCHESTER CITY are keeping tabs on the Georgian striker dubbed the new Georgi Kinkladze.Napoli forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has a growing band of admirers after a stellar first three months in Italy, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among them.
      Man City are tracking Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after watching him demolish Liverpool in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Now City are taking a keen interest – and the Kvaratskhelia has an affection for them because of Kinkladze, who is a cult figure for his unforgettable spell there in the 1990s.
      The Georgian international, who can play anywhere across the front three, was a key man in Napoli’s 4-1 Champions League thrashing of Liverpool.
      Kvaratskhelia, 21, was star of the show with Rubin Kazan, but Russia’s invasion of Ukraine allowed foreign players to suspend their contracts.
      He spent four months back in his homeland with Dinamo Batumi last season before moving to Serie A as a £10million snip.
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      Despite signing him on a five-year contract, Napoli are desperate to give him an improved deal, so they can insert a £65m buy-out clause.
      But Kvaratskhelia, who has hit seven goals already, has so far been reluctant to agree and wants to weigh up his options.
      And City hope that if they do choose to firm up their interest, Kinkladze’s links with them will put them in pole position.
      Kinky, as he was dubbed by fans, still keeps in touch with his old club and believes his fellow countryman has what it takes to thrive in England.
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      Meanwhile, crocked duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips will step up their recovery work this week and are on course to make the World Cup.
      Walker, a certainty for the England squad, has had groin surgery while Phillips had a shoulder op last month.
      Boss Pep Guardiola admitted on Friday that he is delighted with their progress – and the pair of them have had the green light to increase their core work and cardio fitness.
      They will be back in the gym this week, and although the club will not risk longer term injuries by rushing them back, hopes of both making Qatar are growing. More

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      Crystal Palace eyeing transfer raid on Middlesbrough for right-back Isaiah Jones after missing out on him as kid

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have been checking up on the one who got away — Middlesbrough’s Isaiah Jones.The Eagles are interested in the right wing-back as they look to strengthen in that area.
      Isaiah Jones is wanted by Crystal Palace in the transfer windowCredit: Reuters
      London-born Jones, 23, is a player they might have landed as a kid.
      He made his name on their doorstep at Tooting & Mitcham.
      But instead he was picked up by Boro.
      Palace are also considering a return for their former defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 24.
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      But Manchester United will want a fee and his wages are hefty, so Jones could be a better alternative.
      Jones came through at Tooting & Mitcham United in South London – just five miles west of Selhurst Park – but made the move to the North East in 2019.
      After two loans in Scotland, he became a first-team regular last season and has now racked up 62 appearances for Boro – sparking links with Manchester United.
      However, he moved into a more advanced attacking role in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Huddersfield.
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      Joel Ward, 33 next week, is currently the right-back in Patrick Vieira’s Palace starting XI.
      Nathaniel Clyne, 31, is the other option.
      But with both men in the latter stages of their career, the chance to bring in Jones as a long-term successor could prove a masterstroke. More

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      Man Utd ready to fight Liverpool in £10m transfer battle for Chicago Fire wonderkid Jhon Duran

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      MANCHESTER UNITED want to fight Liverpool for Colombia’s next star Jhon Duran.This month, SunSport revealed the Kop are targeting the exciting attacker, 18, who is making a massive impact with Chicago Fire in the MLS.
      Teenager Duran is being heavily linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      However, Chicago insiders have now revealed Erik ten Hag’s associates have been in contact and are keen to buy the £10million-rated international.
      Duran’s agent and family members travelled to England recently.
      And they have been speaking to interested teams both in the Premier League and Spain.
      Chicago could be prepared to sell after a disappointing season.
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      Duran’s value could increase in the MLS but ready money now may come in handy.
      The youngster only came into the Chicago side this season and clubs in Spain and Germany are on his trail.
      He contributed eight goals and five assists in 27 appearances during the 2022 campaign.
      That form has put a number of big-name European clubs on high alert.
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      Fire recently sold keeper Gabriel Slonina, also 18, to Chelsea for a similar price and would expect the same for their next discovery.
      Todd Boehly’s Blues were also linked with a move for Duran earlier this month.
      It was reported that the American owner was discussing the Chicago star’s name as a potential target. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool set for Frenkie de Jong transfer battle in January with Barcelona star’s future unclear

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly set to battle it out for Frenkie de Jong’s signature in the January transfer window.The Barcelona midfielder, 25, was linked with a move to both United and Chelsea in the summer.
      De Jong has been heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona for some timeCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils agreed a fee of £72million including add-ons for the Dutchman back in July.
      But backdated wage payments that Barcelona owed the player stalled the deal and ended up forcing it to collapse.
      New Blues owner Todd Boehly then tried to hijack United’s target late on in the window, but that too was unsuccessful.
      However, De Jong has been out of favour with Barca boss Xavi so far this season, starting just five games in all competitions.
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      And the Catalan giants are set to be eliminated from the Champions League before the knockout rounds after only one win from their opening four matches.
      According to ESPN, the lack of game time and need to recoup some of the money lost by their imminent European exit could make De Jong an easier acquisition in January.
      Chelsea remain light in midfield after N’Golo Kante underwent hamstring surgery this week, with the Frenchman expected to be out for four months.
      Jorginho’s future is also up in the air as he is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
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      It is understood Chelsea now have a good relationship with HCM Sports Management – who list De Jong as their client.
      Meanwhile, United also remain interested in the former Ajax man – with Erik ten Hag having previously coached him at the Eredivisie side.
      However, the Red Devils will struggle to do a deal in January given they spent more than £200m in the summer window.
      And Liverpool could yet beat both of them to De Jong, with Jurgen Klopp thought to be still in the market for a midfielder.
      The Reds brought Arthur Melo in on loan after injury problems, but he has barely featured due to struggles with injury.
      De Jong recently spoke about the pressure he received from Barcelona chiefs during the summer as they tried to force him out of the Nou Camp.
      Earlier this month, he told Ziggo Sport: “I was calm. I decided in May that I wanted to stay. My opinion has never changed during this entire period.
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      “I stayed calm. But then you know the pressure would start to come.
      “Yes, from the newspapers, from the president, exactly. From everywhere actually. But I wanted to stay at Barca so it never baffled me.” More