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      Sheffield United slapped with transfer BAN as EFL investigates claims of non-payment of historical signings

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED have been slapped with a transfer ban.The promotion-chasing Championship side sit second in the table and look well on course to go up with Burnley.
      Paul Heckingbottom’s Sheffield United have been placed under a transfer embargoCredit: PA
      However, they will not be able to make any new signings as the EFL investigates claims of non-payment of historical transfer fees.
      United have breached EFL guideline 52.2.3, which concerns the default of payments to another club “under a transfer or compensation arrangement”.
      It is understood this relates to unpaid debt or failure to stick to agreed payment structures for incoming players.
      Therefore, the club has essentially been blocked from spending more money on transfers until they have paid their outstanding fees.
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      Fellow Championship club Cardiff City were also placed under a transfer embargo last month.
      That was after the Bluebirds refused to pay the first instalment of the £15million fee to tragic Emiliano Sala’s previous club Nantes.
      The latest news, though, comes as a major blow for the Blades with boss Paul Heckingbottom unable to add to his squad in the January transfer window.
      Heckingbottom had been desperate to bolster his attack with new additions before the end of the month.
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      The transfer embargo adds to the woes already surrounding United.
      The Blades are unable to complete their usual pre-match preparations because their new training ground pitch is still not ready, while the club are reluctant to overuse the Bramall Lane pitch.
      Heckingbottom, whose side host Hull tonight, said: “We’ve changed things today, training-wise.
      “I have to manage myself and adapt to do things we don’t normally do, with not being able to deliver it in the same way.
      “Time-wise, it’s still not at the level where we can play competitively on it.
      “Usually I would have gone from unopposed tactical sessions into opposed sessions, where I see people making decisions.
      “That’s the bit we are going to have to compromise on.” More

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      Five transfers Tottenham MUST seal in January including new keeper and defensive overhaul after Man City meltdown

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      TOTTENHAM are in huge danger of falling out of the top four race.Despite a string of unconvincing performances, Spurs went into the World Cup break residing in the top four.
      Tottenham surrendered a 2-0 lead against Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Results have started to match poor displays since the Premier League’s resumption, however, with Antonio Conte’s side’s latest struggle coming against Manchester City yesterday.
      Spurs took a shock 2-0 half-time lead through Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal’s quickfire double, only for a series of defensive calamities to undermine their efforts and see them fall to a 4-2 defeat.
      Tottenham are now five points off the top four, with Newcastle, Manchester United and City all possessing a game in hand.
      The Lilywhites managed to overhaul a bigger deficit to Arsenal during last season’s top four race – with January signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur playing a huge part in pushing them over the line.
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      They will likely need similarly high quality reinforcements if they are to repeat the trick this year.
      So SunSport has taken a look at the five players Spurs should recruit in order to clamber back into the top four race.
      JORDAN PICKFORD
      Jordan Pickford has impressed for an awful Everton side this season.
      The England No1 is happy at Goodison Park, but only has 18 months remaining on his contract.
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      Amid the threat of relegation to the Championship, Pickford could move to Spurs to replace the increasingly error-prone stalwart Hugo Lloris
      Jordan Pickford has played well for a dismal Everton side this seasonCredit: Alamy
      PEDRO PORRO
      Tottenham are eagerly trying to sign Sporting Lisbon right wing-back Pedro Porro.
      The position is a priority for Spurs, with Emerson Royal having proven to be not good enough for Conte’s side.
      Having turned down a number of bids already, Sporting are determined to hold out for Porro’s £39.9million release clause.
      Spurs want to sign Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon this monthCredit: Getty
      KIM MIN-JAE
      Having been linked with Kim Min-jae last summer, Spurs could return for the commanding Napoli centre-back.
      The 26-year-old is a rock at the back and an international team-mate of South Korean star Son Heung-min.
      Tottenham would have to move swiftly to sign him, however, with Man United and Real Madrid also linked.
      Kim Min-jae has been a revelation for Napoli this seasonCredit: Rex
      PIERO HINCAPIE
      Spurs are weighing up a £20m swoop for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie.
      The Lilywhites are set to be in again for a left-footed defender, with loanee Clement Lenglet to return to Barcelona at the end of the season.
      However, Leverkusen may demand that they keep the highly-rated 21-year-old on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
      Piero Hincapie is a ball playing left-footed defenderCredit: Getty
      NICOLO ZANIOLO
      Tottenham want to bolster their creative midfield options this month, with Nicolo Zaniolo fitting the bill.
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      The Italian international, 22, could be allowed to leave Roma on an initial loan, with Spurs having an obligation to buy worth around £31m.
      Zaniolo has also attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund and West Ham.
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      Chelsea could make £55MILLION loss on Kai Havertz as Bayern Munich ‘line up transfer swoop’

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      CHELSEA could reportedly be set to make a whopping £55MILLION loss on Kai Havertz.The 23-year-old cost the Blues £72m up-front when they signed the attacker from Bayer Leverkusen back in September 2020.
      Bayern Munich are lining-up a move for Chelsea’s Kai HavertzCredit: Rex
      But that deal could eventually cost them £90m in total due to add-on clauses.
      Initially costing £72m, the attacking midfielder will earn Leverkusen an extra £18m if certain performance-related bonuses are fulfilled.
      Chelsea handed over another £9m when Havertz fired them to Champions League glory against Manchester City in 2021.
      And they were also due to pay a further £9m as an instalment at a later date.
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      However, amid an influx of new signings as part of owner Todd Boehly’s mega-money overhaul of the squad, the German international could reportedly be heading back to his homeland as a huge loss to the club.
      According to Sky Germany, Bayern Munich are watching Havertz’s situation at Chelsea very closely.

      They state that a move may happen in the summer – but the transfer fee would only be between £35m to £52m.
      Havertz, who is under contract until 2025, has scored six goals so far this season and is Chelsea’s joint-top scorer with Raheem Sterling.
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      Chelsea have splashed out £445m on 14 new players since last summer and know they could face huge problems regarding Financial Fair Play rules should they miss out on Champions League qualification.
      Havertz earns £310k-a-week, and with Boehly keen to lower the wage bill, and with an influx of new signings, he could be on his way to help balance the books.
      The Blues have already acquired Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos and Mykhailo Mudryk for a combined £116m.And they also paid £10m to Atletico Madrid to loan forward Joao Felix for the remainder of the campaign. More

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      Man Utd ‘confident’ Alejandro Garnacho will sign new deal ‘very soon’ amid Real Madrid and Juventus transfer interest

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are allegedly “confident” that Alejandro Garnacho will sign a contract extension “very soon” despite interest from Europe’s big guns.The 18-year-old Argentine winger has been enjoying a breakout season at Old Trafford with two goals and five assists in 16 appearances across all competitions.
      Man Utd are closing in on securing the long-term future of Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Getty
      Garnacho is currently believed to be on around £7,000 per week.
      That makes him the second lowest paid senior player at the club with only Anthony Elanga below him on £5,500-a-week.
      We reported this week that he had snubbed a new deal worth £20,000-a-week.
      That led to both Juventus and Real Madrid stepping up their pursuit of the teenage ace.
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      Atletico Madrid are also keen on snapping up Garnacho from the Red Devils.
      We then reported how United had upped their offer and were “close to” agreeing terms with him and his representatives as they looked to secure his future.
      Now a fresh update from FootballTransfers states that Garnacho is on the verge of penning a package worth north of £30,000 per week.
      That would be on a six-and-a-half year deal with the option of a further 12 months which includes bonuses for goals and other performance-related feats.
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      And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano told GiveMeSport: “Now, the conversations are very positive, so Manchester United are relaxed on the Garnacho situation.
      “They feel they will have the chance to extend his contract very, very soon.”
      Garnacho was a product of Atletico’s youth system after arriving from Getafe in 2015 and playing for the academy set-up until two and a half years ago.
      They let him join United for £420,000 fee in 2020 and he has since risen through the ranks into Erik ten Hag’s first-team squad. More

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      Chelsea and Newcastle transfer blow as ‘Youssoufa Moukoko ends Dortmund contract stand-off by signing three-year deal’

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      CHELSEA and Newcastle target Youssoufa Moukoko has decided to sign a new contract at Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The wonderkid striker’s current deal is set to expire at the end of this season.
      Youssoufa Moukoko has decided to stay at Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      Moukoko and BVB have been in a stand-off, with the 18-year-old receiving plenty of interest from the Prem.
      But according to Bild, he has opted to pen a three-year extension with Dortmund.
      They add that the deal will see him pocket around £100,000 a week.
      Moukoko could have earned far more had he moved to England.
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      It’s claimed that, had he run down his contract at Dortmund, he could have pocketed around £170k a week with Chelsea or Newcastle.
      And reports even add that he could have been awarded an eye-watering signing on fee worth north of £26million.
      Ultimately, Moukoko and his team decided that his development would be best served by staying at Dortmund.
      He has made 14 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring six times in the German top flight.
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      The 5ft 10in forward has also gained Champions League experience with BVB.
      His form during the opening months of this season earned him a place in Germany’s 26-man World Cup squad.
      And he was recently warned against moving by German legend Lothar Matthaus.
      He told Sky in Germany: “If Moukoko is all about the money, I might recommend him to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      “But if he wants to further expand his still young and very promising career and wants to become a great footballer, then there is no better place for him to start than with Borussia Dortmund.
      “There’s nothing he can’t get there. Fantastic fans, a healthy club, bosses and coaches who trust him and certainly a decent salary.
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      “What does he want after a few good months in the Bundesliga at Chelsea, Newcastle or anywhere else abroad at the age of 18?
      “The competition is tough there. The clubs, fans and everyone else won’t have nearly as much patience or attention for him.
      “If he doesn’t score in three games there, he’s on the bench. The competition is huge and the country and people are strange at first.
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      “I think it would be a mistake if he left BVB for the money now.”
      Dortmund have lost wonderkids Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho in recent summers, while Jude Bellingham is being heavily linked with an exit.
      Dortmund have lost plenty of top talent in recent seasonsCredit: EPA More

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      Arsenal ‘keen on shock Jaidon Anthony transfer from Bournemouth but face competition from Leicester and Bundesliga duo’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly interested in Bournemouth’s Jaidon Anthony as they look to further bolster their squad.The Gunners are already on the verge of signing Brighton winger Leandro Trossard in a £27m deal.
      Arsenal are looking to bring Jaidon Anthony back to the club from BournemouthCredit: Getty
      The 28-year-old Belgian World Cup ace is expected to be confirmed as their player within 24 hours after passing medical and agreeing personal terms with the Premier League leaders.
      Now the Daily Mail claims that they are looking to bring Anthony back to the Emirates as well before the transfer window closes.
      The 23-year-old spent a decade in the North London club’s academy before heading to Bournemouth in 2016.
      He was outstanding during last season’s promotion campaign campaign but has struggled for match action in the top-flight his term.
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      After eight goals and seven assists in the Championship, he has been restricted to just four starts in the league so far this campaign.
      Anthony’s contract also expires in June, meaning that the Cherries could be tempted to cash in on him now rather than risk losing him for nothing.
      And the Gunners are seemingly ready to swoop with this report stating that “his age and previous academy experience” with Arsenal makes them believe that he would be “a shrewd addition with potential for long-term growth”.
      But they face competition from a host of clubs from both home and abroad.
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      Leicester City are also monitoring Anthony’s situation as they weigh-up a move to help bolster their survival chances.
      Bundesliga clubs Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen are also keen.
      Gladbach are looking for a potential replacement for Chelsea transfer target Marcus Thuram.
      Meanwhile Leverkusen want someone to fill the void that will be left when on-loan Callum Hudson-Odoi returns to Stamford Bridge.
      Bournemouth will be loath to lose the starlet this month after slipping to 17th, a point above the drop zone, following a six-match losing run. More

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      Man Utd star Shola Shoretire completes Bolton loan transfer as Erik ten Hag gives starlet valuable senior experience

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have loaned out prospect Shola Shoretire to Bolton.The 18-year-old has been granted a loan move to offer him senior experience for the rest of the season.
      Shola Shoretire has been sent on loan to BoltonCredit: Getty
      The teenage winger is highly-rated at Old Trafford, being named the club’s Young Player of the Year in 2020/21.
      He has starred for United’s Youth sides, netting 23 goals and adding 16 assists in 59 games for the Under 21’s, including five goals in nine games in Premier League 2 this season.

      Shoretire has also made a smattering of first team appearances since 2017.
      He made his Premier League debut in a 3-1 win over Newcastle in 2021 under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and was handed his European debut by the Norwegian coach in the Europa League in February that year.
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      Ralf Rangnick then kept that faith by rewarding Shoretire with his debut in the Champions League.
      However, the youngster has yet to appear under Erik ten Hag this season.
      A statement from League One side Bolton read: “Wanderers have swooped to further strengthen their attacking options with the loan signing of top Manchester United prospect Shola Shoretire.
      “Shoretire joins Wanderers for the remainder of the season as the Whites’ third new arrival of the January transfer window following the loan signing of Southampton striker Dan Nlundulu and a permanent deal for wideman Randell Williams.
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      “Shoretire’s ability to play in a number of advanced positions will increase manager Ian Evatt’s forward options for the final few months of the season as his side looks to maintain their impressive run of form which has seen them lose just once in their last 13 games.”
      The England Youth international has also appeared in the Papa Johns EFL Trophy this season, scoring as United fell to a penalty defeat against Fleetwood in the tournament’s group stage.
      The Red Devils own statement on the loan said: “The England Under-19 international has been involved in a couple of first-team squads under Erik ten Hag.
      “He was on the bench for the Premier League loss at Aston Villa in November and the Carabao Cup triumph against the same opponents soon afterwards.
      “Everybody at United will be closely monitoring Shola’s progress with Bolton and wish him the very best of luck for his time there.”
      Shoretire joins the likes of Amad Diallo, Dean Henderson, Alex Telles and Eric Bailly on loan from United this season.
      From the club’s academy, the likes of Hannibal Mejbri, Ethan Laird, Alvaro Fernandez and Ethan Galbraith have also been sent on loan to earn first team football. More

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      Newcastle have NINE-MAN transfer list including Chelsea trio and Anthony Gordon.. and could let five players go

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED have a NINE-MAN transfer list which includes some major Premier League stars, it has been revealed. The Magpies have set about a renaissance following their acquisition by a Saudi Arabian backed Public Investment Fund in October 2021.
      Hakim Ziyech is one of three Chelsea stars wanted by NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The Magpies are willing to try again to sign Everton starlet Anthony GordonCredit: Getty
      While Leicester duo Youri Tielemans and James Maddison are both on the clubs radar for midfield upgradesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Following the appointment of Eddie Howe and investment of more than £200million in the transfer market, Newcastle have gone from battling relegation to being well within the top four race in the space of a year.
      Despite big outlays on the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak, the likes of football director Dan Ashworth are not satisfied with the state of the squad.
      Consequently club chiefs have drawn up a nine-man shortlist of targets.
      According to The Telegraph, the club’s aim is to upgrade their midfield and winger options, while also finding a good cover option for Kieran Trippier at right-back.
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      Chelsea trio, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher and Ruben Loftus-Cheek – who was spotted back in training ahead of the clash against Liverpool – are among those on their radar.
      Everton starlet Anthony Gordon remains on the club’s list after seeing a bid rejected in the summer, with the Toffees even rejecting a £60m offer from Chelsea for his services.
      However, with the looming threat of relegation, Everton may soon be forced into a sale.
      James Maddison is another star the club have retained an interest in, while Leicester team-mate Youri Tielemans has emerged as a target with his contract expiring in the summer.
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      Scott McTominay has also emerged as a target for NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Wolves captain Ruben Neves is another name on the list of targets to improve the club’s engine room, though they would need to ward off interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
      At United, Scott McTominay is an option but a move depends on whether Erik ten Hag would allow him to leave and join a top four rival.
      In terms of cover for Trippier, Newcastle have joined Arsenal in the race for Ivan Fresneda.
      The Real Valladolid star has enjoyed a breakout season in La Liga, and reports have indicated the club are willing to sanction a sale worth between £12m to £15m.
      However, Newcastle will not be able to make any plays in the market without first shifting pieces of the current squad.
      The imminent loan of Chris Wood to Nottingham Forest is the first indication of movement in the window for Newcastle.
      Howe is also understood to be willing to sanction transfers for Ryan Fraser, Karl Darlow, Matt Ritchie and Jamal Lewis.
      The likes of Jamaal Lascelles have attracted interest, but Howe does not want to lose the club captain’s presence in the dressing room despite a lack of game time this season.
      Newcastle are looking to strengthen their Champions League bid on Saturday when they visit Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, with top four rivals Man Utd facing a tough trip to the Emirates to play league leaders Arsenal.
      Chris Wood’s departure indicates Newcastle may start trying to bring in playersCredit: Getty More