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      Aubameyang ‘already in talks to join PSG in shock transfer just four weeks after joining Chelsea’

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is reportedly in talks to join Paris Saint-Germain… just weeks after signing for Chelsea.The 33-year-old striker swapped Barcelona for the Blues in a deal worth £10million last month.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could reportedly leave Chelsea next summerCredit: Getty
      But Chelsea have already held discussions with PSG about potentially moving him on in the summer, according to Foot Mercato.
      The Blues aren’t claimed to be eager on keeping Aubameyang past this season, despite the striker netting twice in his last two games.
      New owner Todd Boehly targeted younger players over the summer window, with Aubameyang brought in at the last minute by ex-boss Thomas Tuchel.
      And despite Auba signing a two-year deal, with the option for a third, the Blues could let him leave at the end of the campaign.
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      The ex-Arsenal skipper only joined Barcelona in the winter, before being shipped off to Chelsea just six months later.
      But the Blues could now be similarly as ruthless as Boehly targets younger talents.
      For Aubameyang, a reunion with PSG boss Christophe Galtier is on the cards.
      Galtier managed Aubameyang during his two-year spell at French club Saint-Etienne.
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      Aubameyang established himself as one of Europe’s top strikers at Saint-Etienne, which earned him a move to Borussia Dortmund in 2013.
      The striker has netted twice in four games since joining Chelsea.
      After firing a blank in his opening two games, Aubameyang has shown signs that he is settling by finding the back of the net in his last two outings. More

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      Chelsea and Man City ‘favourites’ to land Jude Bellingham despite Real Madrid holding ‘advanced talks’ over Dortmund ace

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Chelsea are the “favourites” to sign Jude Bellingham next summer, according to reports. But that is despite Real Madrid already “negotiating a contract” over a mega £88million transfer for the teenager.
      Jude Bellingham could make a £88m transfer next summer – with Chelsea and Manchester City in pole positionCredit: Getty
      Marca report talks are already taking place between Bellingham and Real MadridCredit: Marca
      The Borussia Dortmund and England sensation, 19, has dazzled for club and country since moving to Germany in 2020.
      Bellingham became the youngest Bundesliga captain ever this week and followed that up by breaking two Champions League records with his double against Sevilla.
      And with the midfielder set to start for the Three Lions at the World Cup, clubs are keen to get a deal done before he stars on the global stage.
      According to Bild in Germany, Graham Potter and Pep Guardiola are in pole position to add Bellingham to their squads – ahead of Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
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      And that would make Erling Haaland ever happier because the goal-machine striker wants to be reunited with Bellingham at the Etihad after their time together in Germany.
      But according to Marca, the initial conversations between Real and Bellingham’s representatives are underway to discuss the specific numbers of Bellingham’s contract – a year after the first talks between the two camps.
      The report adds Real Madrid chiefs are “increasingly convinced” they will secure a deal.
      The Spanish champions and their English rivals are understood to have the financial ability to pay Dortmund up to £88m for Bellingham.
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      Real Madrid have snapped up two of Europe’s best young central midfielders in the last two summers in Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni.
      But they are desperate to complete a stunning hat-trick by adding Bellingham to their ranks in a complete overhaul from the Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro era at the Bernabeu.
      Los Blancos chiefs are hopeful the trio of youngsters could form a successful partnership for the next decade.
      But Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City are still confident of securing Bellingham, leaving Manchester United and Liverpool way back in the race.
      The English rivals have all been circling for the former Birmingham City academy talent.
      But SunSport columnist Troy Deeney urged the rising star to snub the Premier League and become a Real Madrid legend instead. More

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      N’Golo Kante ‘offered to Arsenal and Tottenham in shock transfer after he is refused new Chelsea contract’

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      N’GOLO KANTE has reportedly been offered a shock switch to Arsenal or Tottenham.The injury plagued midfielder has played just twice for Chelsea this season.
      N’Golo Kante has reportedly been offered to Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Kante is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
      And the Blues have “absolutely no intention” of handing him a new deal, according to Foot Mercato.
      The 31-year-old’s injury record means Chelsea are reluctant to pin him down to an extension, with Kante earning a reported £170k-a-week on his current deal.
      But the French World Cup winner is intent on staying in London.
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      As a result, his agents are claimed to have offered him to both Arsenal AND Tottenham.
      He is available for nothing at the end of the campaign, and free to begin talks with overseas clubs from January regarding a pre-contract agreement.
      But a move to one of Chelsea’s two biggest rivals is reported to be the only realistic option for Kante.
      A controversial transfer to Spurs would see him reunite with former Chelsea gaffer Antonio Conte.
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      Paris Saint-Germain have tried to sign Kante multiple times during his seven-year spell with the Blues, and remain keen on a swoop for him.
      Kante though is not believed to be interested in a switch to the French champions.
      He is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury and has not played since August 14.
      The midfielder is now back in full training and nearing a return, but his injury woes mean the Blues are happy to move him on when his contract expires.
      Kante has played 262 times for Chelsea since signing from Leicester in 2015, winning the Champions League and Premier League in his seven years at Stamford Bridge. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo offered Man Utd transfer exit with Galatasaray set to go all out to land star in January

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could be offered an exit route from Manchester United by Galatasaray, according to reports.The Red Devils forward, 37, was heavily linked with a transfer in the summer but, after showdown talks, stayed put at Old Trafford.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way to Galatasaray in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      However, he has been “p***ed off” with his bit-part role under Erik ten Hag – his only Premier League start was the 4-0 thumping at Brentford.
      Ronaldo was an unused sub in the 6-3 derby defeat at Manchester City on Sunday and is now being linked once again with a move away in mid-season.
      SunSport revealed his team-mates believe he will push for a move once again in January, six months before his contract expires.
      According to Fotomac, Turkish giants Galatasaray are set to go “all out” with an ambitious bid for the Portuguese ace in the January window.
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      Club chief Erden Timur refused to talk about attempting to sign the £360,000-a-week ace but is said to be in constant communication with Ronaldo’s representatives.
      Okan Burak’s side currently sit fourth in the Super Lig after a woeful 13th-place finish last term.
      That result ensured they cannot offer Ronaldo any European football – let alone the Champions League – until the 2023-24 campaign at the earliest.
      Galatasaray have already lured stars Lucas Torreira, Juan Mata and Mauro Icardi to the Nef Stadium this season.
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      But landing Ronaldo from United would be a major coup.
      However, Galatasaray may face competition from the Middle East with Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal potentially going back in for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      Talks were held in the summer over a £2million-per-week contract but a deal collapsed because Al-Hilal were under a transfer ban.
      Ronaldo looks set to start in United’s Europa League clash at Neil Lennon’s Omonia in Cyprus.
      Mauro Icardi is among the big names currently playing for the Turkish giantsCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd tried to get Ronaldo to go to Barcelona instead of Real Madrid in 2009 – and he could’ve played with Messi

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      MANCHESTER UNITED almost managed to get Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to link-up… for Barcelona.Portuguese superstar Ronaldo shattered football’s transfer record in 2009 when he left Old Trafford to join Real Madrid for £80million.

      Los Blancos had already splashed out on Karim Benzema, Xabi Alonso and Ballon d’Or winner Kaka in response to Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering debut season as Nou Camp chief the year before.
      But they were almost denied the jewel in returning president’s Florentino Perez’s masterplan if Sir Alex Ferguson had got his way.
      The legendary Scot was desperate to avoid losing Ronaldo to Real once he’d accepted that the former Sporting Lisbon winger was set to leave.
      Fergie had even said back in 2008 that he wouldn’t sell Madrid a ‘virus’ let alone his best player.
      And according to Spanish newspaper AS, the United boss realised at the time that Barcelona were the only other club who could afford Ronaldo.
      Fergie apparently contacted the Catalans to encourage a bid but the Portugal captain had already set his mind on a move to the Bernabeu.
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      Guardiola’s most notable signing that summer involved an infamous swap deal with Inter Milan involving Samuel Eto’o and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
      But the acquisition of Ronaldo would have not only ushered in an era of pure dominance for Barcelona, but also have cancelled out his famed rivalry with Messi.
      Whether Manchester City chief Pep could have managed to get the two to play together is up for debate, as he boasted an embarrassment of attacking riches while in charge of Barca.
      While Arsenal legend Thierry Henry flourished for Barca on the left wing, Ronaldo could have occupied the opposite flank to leave Messi in the hole behind Ibra.
      Yaya Toure and Sergio Busquets may have had to share a spot on the substitutes bench, with Spanish duo Xavi and Iniesta holding down the two spots in the middle.
      Messi was asked by Mundo Deportivo last year whether he would pass to Ronaldo if the two were on the same team.
      The Argentine joked: “I guess so, in the end, yes.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo sealed a then-world record transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      The Portuguese superstar was also offered to Barcelona which would have made him teammates with Lionel MessiCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Barcelona ‘agree to sell Antoine Griezmann to Atletico Madrid for £17.5m’.. just half of bizarre transfer clause

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      BARCELONA are reportedly set to sell Antoine Griezmann to Atletico Madrid for £17.5million – just HALF of the strange transfer clause agreed between the two clubs.The French forward, 31, returned to Atletico for a second spell last season as he secured a two-year loan move.
      Griezmann is set to seal a permanent return to Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      Within the finer details of the deal was a clause which stated Atletico would have to buy Griezmann permanently for £35m if he played 30 minutes or more in over half their matches.
      And as he played significantly more than that last season, Atletico have been trying to minimise his playing time so far this term to ensure they do not have to pay the fee.
      Griezmann has started just two of 10 matches for Diego Simeone’s side since the summer.
      He has frequently been brought on just after the 60th minute in a clear affront to the clause in the contract.
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      According to Marca, the stand-off has forced Barcelona to come to a compromise.
      That is for Atletico to pay Barcelona half of the £35m fee to complete the Griezmann transfer.
      The World Cup winner scored 133 goals in 257 appearances during his first spell at Atletico.
      He then hit the back of the net 35 times in 102 games for Barcelona, but ultimately failed to live up to his £107m price tag.
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      A subsequent return to the Spanish capital saw him score eight times last season.
      And despite starting just once for the club in September, he still won their Player of the Month award.
      He contributed a goal and an assist across all competitions, including a last-gasp Champions League winner over Porto.
      Manchester United and Juventus were both said to be interested in Griezmann, but Atletico now finally look set to complete a deal. More

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      Nottingham Forest considering replacing under-fire Steve Cooper with New York Red Bulls boss Gerhard Struber

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      NEW YORK Red Bulls head coach Gerhard Struber is one of the candidates being considered by Nottingham Forest.Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is contemplating sacking boss Steve Cooper with the club bottom of the Premier League after five straight losses.
      Pressure is mounting on Steve Cooper at Nottingham ForestCredit: Rex
      Gerhard Struber is one of the coaches being considered to replace himCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The latest result was an embarrassing 4-0 defeat away to rivals Leicester on Monday night.
      Despite guiding the Midlands club back to the top flight for the first time in 23 years last season, Cooper, 42, is on the brink – with reports that a new contract offer has been withdrawn.
      Marinakis believes the team should be performing to a higher standard after splashing out around £150m on 23 new players this summer.
      And SunSport understands that should the Welshman get the axe, Austrian coach Struber is in the frame to take over at the City Ground.
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      Struber, 45, worked as a coach at the Red Bull Salzburg academy before impressing at Barnsley in the 2019/20 campaign during an 11-month stint that saw him help them to Championship survival.
      He has been in charge of MLS outfit NY Red Bulls since October 2020.
      And he is also highly-rated by former Manchester United interim Ralf Rangnick.
      Struber turned down the chance to be an assistant under Rangnick at Old Trafford back in December in favour of staying in the United States.
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      But Struber remains a huge fan of English football and is determined to work there again in the near future.
      Alongside Struber, ex-Liverpool, Newcastle and Everton manager Rafa Benitez is in the frame to get the job should it become available.
      Forest’s recruitment team, who oversaw the huge summer overhaul, are also facing the chop, including CEO Dane Murphy and recruitment chiefs George Syrianos and Andy Scott. More

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      Erling Haaland ‘has Real Madrid transfer clause in contract but Man City are already in talks to renegotiate deal’

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      ERLING HAALAND reportedly has a clause in his contract that will allow him to LEAVE Manchester City for Real Madrid in 2024.The red hot striker, 22, scored a third consecutive home hat-trick in his side’s 6-3 thrashing of local rivals United on Sunday.
      Reports in Spain claim that Real Madrid will have priority to meet a release clause for Haaland in 2024Credit: Rex
      It took his goal tally to a mouthwatering 17 from ten games since his summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
      He signed a a five-year contract until 2027, after arriving for £51million in June.
      They faced stiff competition from the likes of Real and Barcelona for his signature, but the prospect of working under Pep Guardiola in the Prem was too good for Haaland to turn down.
      But SunSport reported that within a week of him signing, City were trying to negotiate a stronger deal.
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      Previous reports have suggested that Man City are expecting him to move to Spain in future.
      And Fernando Sanz, a former Real player and former president of LaLiga club Malaga, claims Los Blancos will have the upper hand in 2024.
      He told MundoDeportivo: “The information I have is that there is an exit clause for Haaland in the second year, and the curious thing is that with very beneficial conditions compared to the rest for a club, which is Real Madrid.
      “Haaland puts in a clause that allows him to leave after two years but with priority for Real Madrid.
      “Madrid puts up whatever money it takes and takes Haaland without talking to City.”
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      Sanz insists that the Bernabeu side will have priority to take Haaland for the release clause.
      And Alfie Haaland, who also starred for City, suggested that his son may not be set for a long stay in England.
      Alfie said: “He [Erling] could have 2½ years in Germany, 2½ in England, and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?”
      “We do not know if it will be like that, but I think he would like to test his abilities in the big leagues.” More