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      Arsenal could be forced to rip up January transfer plans and shelve Mykhailo Mudryk move after Gabriel Jesus injury

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      ARSENAL could have to postpone their planned January transfer swoop for Mykhailo Mudryk after news Gabriel Jesus could be sidelined long-term.The Gunners have been dealt a huge blow to their title hopes with the star facing months out after surgery on his knee.
      Arsenal may have to postpone their transfer pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk next monthCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have been rocked by the news Gabriel Jesus will be sidelined long-termCredit: Instagram
      They have confirmed that their star striker, signed from Manchester City for £45million in the summer, had gone under the knife after returning from the World Cup.
      Arsenal are currently unclear on how long Jesus’ recovery will take, but the striker could be facing months out.
      Jesus, 25, has five Premier League goals so far this season and has been key to them going into the break five points clear at the top of the table.
      The former Manchester City man suffered the injury in Brazil’s final group stage game against Cameroon, his first start at Qatar 2022 having come off the bench against Serbia and Switzerland.
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      In a statement, the North Londoners said: “Gabriel Jesus has successfully undergone surgery to his right knee after suffering an injury during the Brazil v Cameroon World Cup group stage match on Friday.
      “Gabby will now begin his rehabilitation programme. Everyone at the club is supporting Gabby and will be working hard to get him back on the pitch as soon as possible.”
      The injury could force Mikel Arteta to go back into the transfer market to sign another striker to continue challenging Manchester City for the title.
      Arsenal spent £120million in the summer but only have one other out-and-out striker in the squad, Eddie Nketiah.
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      The former England Under-21 international is yet to start a Prem game this season and has no goals in 12 league appearances from the bench.
      Arsenal are keen on signing Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mudryk, 21, but may have to rethink their plans as the Ukrainian is not a centre forward.
      Brazil boss Tite was accused of the Arsenal man knowing there was a concern over his knee but firmly denied those claims, calling them “evil lies”.
      Tite said: “I don’t like hearing lies out there, evil lies.
      “At no time do we play for victory at the risk of a player’s peril. The liar who’s out there – because that’s the name isn’t it, the haters, right?
      “We are responsible, we are personally responsible, we are ethical and it would never have happened. I didn’t want this to happen, it’s a shame, we are very sorry for Gabriel.”
      Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, still in Qatar with England, quickly got in touch with his teammate after hearing of the injury.
      Saka said: “He’s a very, very, very important player for us.
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      “It’s not good to hear the news, obviously I’ve messaged him. It was definitely not good news when I heard that.”
      After a training camp in Dubai and friendlies against Lyon, AC Milan and Juventus, Arsenal return to Premier League action on Boxing Day against West Ham. More

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      Liverpool ‘held secret transfer meeting with Sofyan Amrabat before Morocco star flew out to World Cup’

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      LIVERPOOL held a secret meeting with Moroccan star Sofyan Amrabat ahead of the World Cup over a potential transfer, according to reports.The 26-year-old midfielder currently plays for Fiorentina in Serie A and has had a host of clubs monitoring him for months.
      Moroccan World Cup star Sofyan Amrabat’s representatives ‘had a meeting with Jurgen Klopp’Credit: Getty
      Tottenham were keen last summer but failed to agree a fee with the Italian side.
      They are still believed to hold an interest in the ace – but now Liverpool look to be leading the chase.
      That is according to Foot Mercato, who are claiming that Jurgen Klopp wants to strengthen in the middle of the park in the January window.
      And they state that led to the Reds boss actually meeting with Amrabat’s entourage prior to his heroics for his country in Qatar.
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      They state the meeting was “positive” and that they have “planned to see each other again after the 2022 World Cup”.
      But the Anfield giants are not the only ones hoping to snap him up from Fiorentina.
      Inter Milan want to keep him in Italy and are monitoring his situation “carefully”.
      Fiorentina still have the option to extend Amrabat’s contract by a further year and keep his transfer value high.
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      However, the player is said to have “dreamed” about playing in the Premier League and Liverpool’s interest could prove too hard to resist.
      The star’s focus is currently on helping his country to create more history at the World Cup.
      He played the full 120 minutes with the help of pain-killing injections before Morocco shocked Spain by dumping them out of the tournament on penalties on Tuesday night.
      Now he and his team-mates are preparing for their quarter final with Portugal on Sunday. More

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      PSG go public in Jude Bellingham transfer race as they join Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid in £130m battle

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have joined Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid in the £130million race for Jude Bellingham.The Ligue 1 champions have even gone public with their admiration for the England and Borussia Dortmund star.
      PSG have publicly declared their admiration for England star Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Bellingham, 19, has been the Three Lions’ main man at the Qatar World Cup.
      The midfielder shined in several roles before coming into his own as a tenacious No10 against Senegal.
      And Bellingham will be at the forefront of England’s quarter-final clash against France on Saturday.
      But outside the World Cup, things are heating up regarding his club future.
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      Borussia Dortmund expect to lose Bellingham next summer, and want £130m for their star man.
      Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all throw their hats in the ring.
      But there’s a new suitor for Bellingham in Ligue 1 champions PSG.
      They already boast the world’s best young forward in Kylian Mbappe.
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      And it appears they want Bellingham to join him in the French capital next year.
      President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has now gone public in his praise of the England ace.
      But he concedes it will be a tough transfer battle as “everybody” wants to sign Bellingham.
      Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: “Amazing player, what a player.
      “England are lucky to have him, to be honest. He’s one of the best players in the tournament.
      “Amazing – his first World Cup. He’s calm and relaxed, confident – amazing.
      “Everybody wants him, I’m not going to hide it.
      “He’s at his club and we have respect, so if we want to talk to him we’ll talk to the club first.” More

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      Newcastle prepare for ‘one in, one out’ January transfer window as Eddie Howe looks to strengthen squad

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED are reportedly not set to splash the cash next month to continue their top four push – with “one in, one out” the most likely scenario.Boss Eddie Howe has led the Magpies from bottom of the league last winter when he took charge to the top three ahead of the World Cup break.
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has spoken about his ambitions for the January transfer windowCredit: Getty
      They are currently on a five-match winning run and he wants to improve his squad once the transfer window re-opens.
      Despite the huge wealth of their Saudi Arabian owners, Howe knows that FFP rules could limit his budget.
      He will hold a meeting in the Middle East country, where the Toon are currently enjoying a training camp, with co-owners Amanda Staveley, Mehrdad Ghodoussi and Jamie Reuben and sporting director Dan Ashworth to prepare for the upcoming window.
      However, The Mail states that they understand “one in, one out” is “the most likely scenario after a year in which the Saudi-backed owners have spent in excess of £200m” on new additions.
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      Speaking to the publication, Howe said: “As a manager, I am always looking to improve the team. I will never sit here and be content – I don’t think that is the right way to manage.
      “My way to take the team to new heights is to improve through the training of the players we have. If we can’t get to a certain level, then we need to find that in the transfer market.
      “In my position, you are keen to sign the best players you can – but those players come at a premium. Sven Botman wasn’t cheap, Alex Isak (£60m) wasn’t cheap. Those are players who can influence the starting XI.
      “Do we have the finances for that? I do not know. That might impact our options.
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      “It is a considerable outlay the club have to find and with FFP, I’m not sure that’s available to us. You have to work within the guidelines of the club.”
      The 45-year-old former Bournemouth manager added: “The squad, in my eyes, looks different to what it did in the summer because of how well players have done – and from my perspective, I can’t ignore that.
      “We look like, on paper, we have a very strong squad when everyone is fit. Everyone is not fit currently, and that has a bearing on what you look to do in January.
      “I am not expecting too much business, whether incoming or outgoing, but it is football and it is January, so it’s unpredictable.
      “We can’t predict what is going to happen with our own squad, in terms of fitness and availability, so we do need to be ready to act if we need to.” More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea scouts ‘left stunned by Porto winger Pepe’ but player is only available in £65m transfer

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea are reportedly due to battle it out for Porto winger Pepe.The 25-year-old Brazilian was first linked with the Gunners back in the summer.
      Porto star Pepe has left Chelsea and Arsenal scouts amazedCredit: AFP
      Arsenal and Chelsea are both chasing Porto winger Pepe along with JuventusCredit: Getty
      However, his hefty price tag put off Mikel Arteta from making a moving.
      Scouts have continued monitoring the star’s progress this term, and a fresh report has claimed that both Arsenal and Premier League rivals Chelsea have been blown away by his performances.
      Portuguese outlet A Bola allegedly left their talent spotters “with their mouths open”.
      And they are not the only clubs considering a move.

      Italian giants Juventus are now believed to have placed him on their wishlist.
      But any transfer move for the South American will be costly.
      Porto are holding out for at least £65million for Pepe – which would trigger his release clause.
      He began his career at local side Foz do Iguacu back in his homeland.
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      After bursting on to the scene there, he was soon snapped up by Gremio and won the Campeonato Gaucho for four straight years.
      He helped himself to 20 goals in 86 league appearances for them, which led to Porto making their move.
      The Brazilian U23 international headed to Portugal in 2021 and he has helped them to the Primeira Liga title plus the Taca de Portugal, the country’s version of the FA Cup, and Supertaca Candido de Oliveira, which is similar to the Community Shield. More

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      Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd in Joao Felix transfer battle as Atletico Madrid demand £120m for out-of-favour star

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      ARSENAL, Chelsea and Manchester United are in a battle to sign Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix, according to reports.The Portugal ace is enjoying a fine World Cup and has three of English football’s top clubs on his radar.
      Joax Felix is likely to leave Atletico Madrid this summer according to the club’s ownerCredit: Getty
      This comes after reports that Felix has fallen out with manager Diego Simeone, with their relationship said to be beyond repair.
      As a result, the club’s owner Gil Marin has admitted the 23-year-old is up for sale.
      He said: “The relationship between the coach and him is not good, nor is his motivation.
      “The most reasonable thing is to think about his departure, although I would love him to stay. But it is not his will.”
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      Therefore, Relevo claim that Prem giants Arsenal, United and Chelsea are all in the running.
      But the forward, who’s scored once and assisted twice in four games at the World Cup, will cost around £120m.
      Felix, who became the fourth-most expensive player EVER when he arrived from Benfica for £113m in 2019, still has more than four years left on his deal.
      United desperately need a forward following Ronaldo’s departure, while Arsenal are hoping to sign one in January with Gabriel Jesus facing around three months on the sidelines.
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      Meanwhile, Chelsea have been short of goals with Kai Havertz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring just four times between them in the league.
      But the Prem trio face competition from both Bayern Munich and PSG, who are also sniffing around. More

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      Rio Ferdinand reveals three reasons why he thinks Jude Bellingham will make sensational Man City transfer

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM will seal a transfer to Manchester City over any of their rivals, according to Rio Ferdinand. The former Manchester United and England defender revealed he believed Bellingham would make the switch to the blue half of Manchester in the summer.
      Jude Bellingham will join Manchester City, according to Rio FerdinandCredit: Getty
      Ferdinand outlined three key reasons for why he believed this transfer would happenCredit: Getty
      His criteria for this consisted of three key reasons – those being Pep Guardiola’s new deal, the appeal of being the player to win the Champions League for them and his mates already at the club.
      Speaking on FIVE, he said: “Pep Guardiola’s signed a new deal, if they don’t win the Champions League this year, he goes there with a mindset, ‘I am going to be the man that brings you the Champions League.’
      “That’s how I think he’s moving, that’s how I think he rolls.
      “I think he will (go to City), I think he’ll say he’s got a couple of mates there, England boys, ‘I can go to (Real) Madrid in five years’.
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      “I think he thinks, ‘listen man, I’m a superstar, I want to go win the league and the Premier League because I’m an English-born boy and then I’ll go Madrid and do the same there in a couple of years’.
      “The mad thing is he’s got the chance, the great thing is he has the absolute choice and pick of what he does. There will be clubs queuing up.”
      Bellingham is busy being wooed by a number of interested parties while in Qatar – with Liverpool reportedly taking the lead in the race to sign the 19-year-old.
      The former Birmingham City star has struck up a friendship with Jordan Henderson and was pictured on a stroll alongside Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold while in Qatar.
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      A fan confronted Bellingham while he was alongside Henderson and Alexander-Arnold and told him to sign for Real Madrid instead to help him win the Ballon d’Or.
      Gary Neville also picked up on the way they were cosying up to the Borussia Dortmund star.
      He said: “The whole thing unnerves me!
      “When I was in the camp sort of 15 years ago, I used to sort of get close to (Wayne) Rooney, close to Rio Ferdinand. All those players you thought you could just grab.
      “Now you see Phil Foden next to Jude Bellingham, you see Trent Alexander-Arnold going for a walk with him, you see Jordan Henderson cuddling up to him at the end of the game.
      “And you think ‘you sneaky little sods, I know what you’re trying to do you lot’.”
      But first of all Bellingham has his sights set on helping England beat France to get into the semi-finals of the World Cup. More

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      West Ham looking to sign striker in January transfer window as David Moyes closes in on deal for Brazilian star Luizao

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      WEST HAM want to add more firepower to their forward line in next month after a difficult start to the season.Only Everton, Nottingham Forest and bottom of the table Wolves have scored fewer goals than the Hammers this season.
      David Moyes is hoping to sign a striker in January after West Ham’s goalscoring woesCredit: Getty
      The Hammers are also hoping to complete a deal for Brazilian defender LuizaoCredit: Getty
      Manager David Moyes is under pressure to turn things around quickly after the Prem returns on Boxing Day.
      In order to aid that, the club are looking to sign one or two forwards in the January window to boost the number of goals in the squad.
      Despite a huge summer outlay, Moyes has not been able to get his new-look forward line to click this season.
      The Hammers were one of the big spenders in the summer window, forking out over £160million on new signings including a club record £51millon deal for Brazil star Lucas Paqueta, who is yet to score in eight Prem appearances.
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      West Ham also spent £30.5million on Italian striker, Gianluca Scamacca, who has just two Premier League goals to his name so far this term.
      Maxwell Cornet arrived from Burnley for £17.5million and made five league appearances without a goal before suffering an injury before the World Cup break.
      It is not clear how much the West Ham board will give Moyes to spend in the January window.
      However, the Hammers are also looking to the future as they look to secure a deal for Brazilian defender, Luizao.
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      The Sao Paulo defender, 20, is out of contract at the end of January in South America with the Hammers looking to bring him to London on a free transfer.
      There were fears further spending would have to happen at the back following another injury to Nayef Aguerd at the World Cup.
      With teammate Kurt Zouma already having undergone knee surgery, Aguerd, signed for £30million in the summer before missing the opening months of the season through injury, hobbled off during Morocco’s shock last-16 victory over Spain.
      However, the defender’s groin injury is not as bad as first feared.West Ham assistant Mark Warburton said on Tuesday: “Nayef has made contact with us already and fingers crossed it’s not as bad as it looked.
      “We saw he reached for his groin but he’s quite happy tonight so hopefully he’ll have it assessed and have a scan in the morning and, fingers crossed, it’s not too bad.” More