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      AC Milan ‘already looking at new striker transfer for January amid Divock Origi struggles since Liverpool move’

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      AC MILAN are reportedly looking to replace Divock Origi in January.That’s despite only signing the striker this summer.
      New AC Milan signing Divock Origi could find himself being replaced in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Origi, 27, joined the Italian champions on a free transfer from Liverpool after his contract expired.
      The Belgian won the Premier League and Champions League during his seven years at Anfield while gaining cult icon status by the Kop faithful thanks to his string of vital goals.
      Milan fans were expecting big things in their bid to defend their Serie A title.
      However, Origi has made just three appearances so far this term – all from the bench.
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      He is yet to score a goal or register an assist.
      And Calciomercato claim Milan chiefs are beginning to regret handing Origi a four-year deal.
      The Italians are already without talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic, leaving Olivier Giroud and Rafael Leao as the only reliable attackers.
      Origi is now expected to regain his composure and step up to the plate fast after several injuries.
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      But San Siro heads are already drawing up plans to sign a replacement in the winter window.
      Lille’s Jonathan David is understood to be Milan’s top choice, with four goals and two assists in seven games already this term.
      RB Salzburg’s Noah Okafor is another option for Stefano Pioli.
      And he could be available for a bargain £25million.
      But in the meantime, Pioli hopes Origi can overcome his personal problems and become an effective squad player.
      After leaving Origi out of the weekend win over Sampdoria due to injury, Pioli said: “It’s disappointing, because he’s a good player, but he didn’t feel right at the end of the training session.
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      “The muscle was hardening up, so it was best not to risk it. Olivier can play every game, and I have many other players who can also play in that position. 
      “I’m not worried about Origi’s injury. He is a player we strongly wanted and I’m now hoping to have him back after the [international] break.” More

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      Tottenham in line for cash boost over Marcus Edwards transfer clause with Sporting Lisbon star having £52m release fee

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      TOTTENHAM could pocket £26million should former starlet Marcus Edwards depart Sporting Lisbon, according to reports.The 23-year-old, who made just one Spurs senior appearance after coming through the club’s academy, was let go in 2019.
      Sporting Lisbon ace Marcus Edwards starred against former employers Tottenham on TuesdayCredit: AFP
      Edwards showed Spurs what they are missing as he impressed in Sporting’s 2-0 Champions League group stage winCredit: Reuters
      He linked up with Portuguese side Vitoria on a free transfer – just three years after he was compared to Lionel Messi by Mauricio Pochettino.
      Spurs allowed him to make the move to Vitoria for nothing in exchange for a 50 per cent sell-on fee.
      And after impressing with the Primeira Liga outfit, he was snapped up by Sporting earlier this year for around £9m.
      According to the Telegraph, Antonio Conte’s side agreed with Sporting to transfer his sell-on clause to his new contract, instead of banking £4.5m.
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      Edwards’ new deal boasts a whopping £52m release clause, which Spurs would be eligible to receive £26m.
      Spurs would also be able to snap him up in theory for £26m if they wish to re-sign him.
      The England youth international – capable of playing as an attacking midfielder, winger or centre-forward – showed Tottenham what they are missing on Tuesday.
      Edwards starred in Sporting’s shock 2-0 victory against Conte’s men at the Jose Alvalade Stadium.
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      And he almost capped his impressive performance with an iconic solo goal, but he spurned his chance from close range.
      The former Norwich loanee picked up the ball near the halfway line, glided past Eric Dier, before shrugging the England international away and breezing past Ivan Perisic.
      He then played a neat one-two with Francisco Trincao, skipped past Cristian Romero in the box, only to see his close-range shot brilliantly saved by Hugo Lloris.

      Speaking after the match, Edwards revealed his desire to return to the Premier League one day.
      The youngster told BT Sport: “It feels great and I think we deserved it. We showed how we can play.
      “I wouldn’t say extra special, but it was a special feeling to play against Spurs. It was good to see people I know – players and coaching staff.
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      “I stayed the same. Focus was the same. It’s a proper family environment here and I couldn’t be happier.
      “It’s home, so of course I want to come back there [to the Premier League] one day. I just focus on what I’m doing here for now.” More

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      Newcastle and West Ham among Prem clubs interested in cut-price Viktor Tsygankov transfer from Dynamo Kyiv

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED and West Ham are the latest Premier League clubs “keeping an eye” on Dynamo Kyiv’s Viktor Tsygankov.The 24-year-old midfielder will become a free agent in June.
      Newcastle are allegedly keen on signing Dynamo Kiev’s Viktor TsygankovCredit: Getty
      And the Ukrainian international already has a number of teams monitoring his situation.
      Now Jeunes Footeux say that Eddie Howe’s Newcastle and David Moyes at West Ham are plotting a swoop.
      However, they are also joined by fellow Premier League side Wolves.
      The report states that Tsygankov “isn’t lacking suitors” due to his “interesting profile” and versatility, with the ace equally capable of playing down the right and left.
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      The prospect of getting him for nothing next summer or for a cut-price deal in January is proving to be very attractive.
      And the ace is unlikely to demand a huge wage package either – which is also a big bonus.
      Wolves boss Bruno Lage is expected to lose Adama Traore as his contract is expiring at the end of the season.
      That could mean that he views Tsygankov as an ideal replacement for the Spanish international winger.
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      West Ham are also looking to bolster their attack, as are Newcastle.
      Both clubs may decide to try and bring in reinforcements once the transfer window opens in January.
      And that could also lead to them trying to snap up Tsygankov for a cut-price figure. 
      But the star is also wanted elsewhere.
      This latest report also states that German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund are keen as are Bundesliga rivals Leipzig. More

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      Brighton put Mainz 05 head coach Bo Svensson on shortlist to become new boss as Graham Potter replacement

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      BRIGHTON have reportedly identified Mainz 05 boss Bo Svensson as a primary candidate to take over from Graham Potter. The Seagulls have been on the lookout for a new boss since Potter departed to take up the Chelsea job.
      Mainz manager Bo Svensson has been earmarked to take over as the new Brighton bossCredit: Getty
      Bo Svensson favours a similar playing style to Graham PotterCredit: AP
      Graham Potter has overseen Chelsea training ahead of his first game against RB SalzburgCredit: AFP
      Club chiefs had reportedly been preparing contingency plans for Potter’s departure for some time, and are now putting these plans in place.
      According to The Athletic, Svensson is the latest candidate Brighton have shortlisted as their potential new manager.
      Ex-Shakhtar Donetsk coach Roberto De Zerbi and Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen are reportedly also in discussions to take over the position.
      Club owner and chairman Tony Bloom, chief executive Paul Barber and technical director David Weir are all understood to be involved in the recruitment process for their new manager.
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      Svensson, 43, brought Mainz up the German league table last season, with an impressive eighth-placed finish.
      And an impressive start to this season sees The 05ers in sixth spot.
      Svensson also favours a similar playing style to Potter, setting up his Mainz team in a 3-4-2-1 or 3-5-2 shape in games this season.
      Under Potter, Brighton went from a side treading water in the Premier League to one of the most enthralling teams to watch.
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      Last season’s ninth-placed finish was their highest ever ranking in the Premier League, having finished no higher than 15th in the four years prior.
      Smart recruitment and savvy coaching has enabled the club to cultivate an identifiable philosophy both on and off the pitch, which has seen them – like Brentford – champion data-driven analysis as a keystone to their success.
      Whichever new boss is brought in will also need to bring in a new set of staff after Potter rinsed Brighton’s backroom by taking five coaches and analysts with him to Chelsea.
      Potter’s first game at Chelsea will be their test tonight against RB Salzburg, with The Blues hoping to bounce back from last weeks surprise defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. More

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      Newcastle set to snap-up 17-year-old Australian wonderkid Garang Kuol in shock transfer after international call-up

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      NEWCASTLE are set to sign 17-year-old wonderkid Garang Kuol, according to reports.The Australian has just received a shock call-up to the national team ahead of the World Cup at the end of this year.
      Garang Kuol is set to join Newcastle
      And BeIN Sports Australia suggest his week is about to get better claiming he is on the cusp of moving to the Premier League.
      He has reportedly agreed personal terms with Newcastle and is set to sign a long-term contract worth £25,000-a-week.
      Kuol plays for Central Coast Mariners and he has scored five goals in 11 first-team matches.
      The plan is for the teenager to stay at the A-League side until January before joining the Magpies where he will then be loaned out.
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      Eddie Howe’s side have reportedly not paid too much for the attacker but the club selling him could receive more in the future through add-ons and a sell-on clause.
      Kuol has even caught the attention of Barcelona after impressing manager Xavi in a pre-season friendly when an A-League All Stars team played the LaLiga giants.
      It is claimed that Kwakuh Mensah, who represents Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, is involved in the deal and will fly to Australia to help conclude the transfer.
      Kuol has an incredible rise to stardom with his family fleeing Sudan before he was born and he grew up in Egypt. But his family left to move to Australia as refugees.
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      He is from a football family with his elder brother Alou Kuol playing for Bundesliga side Stuttgart.
      Newcastle are back in action this weekend and face Bournemouth in the Premier League.
      They are currently 11th in the table but have lost just one match this season. More

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      Chelsea set to hand Graham Potter more transfer funds in January after £261m summer spend with Todd Boehly splashing out

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      CHELSEA are reportedly set to dive into the transfer market again this January.That’s after spending over £260million on new signings in the summer window.
      Graham Potter is set to be backed in the transfer market this JanuaryCredit: AFP
      Todd Boehly is ready to keep splashing out despite his record spending in the summerCredit: Alamy
      Todd Boehly splashed out on several exciting signings during his first window at the helm, including Raheem Sterling and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      But there has been a major change at Stamford Bridge since deadline day, with Thomas Tuchel brutally sacked following Chelsea’s 1-0 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb.
      Former Brighton boss Graham Potter is now in charge and faces his first test in the dugout against RB Salzburg on Wednesday.
      The English tactician will implement his own unique brand of football at the club.
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      And the Times claims Chelsea owner Boehly is prepared to spend even more money for several of Potter’s top targets.
      It’s believed the Blues are lining up Paris Saint-Germain’s Luis Campos as their new director of football.
      And alongside Potter, the pair will identify suitable targets for the January window.
      Chelsea are prepared to back more signings as they target a top-four finish.
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      Potter’s position as boss is not dependent on qualifying for the Champions League, with his appointment on a five-year deal seen as a long-term project.
      But the Standard adds Boehly has still set him the goal of keeping Chelsea in Europe’s top competition.
      And the American is ready to splurge once more after a record-breaking summer window.
      As well as Sterling and Aubameyang, Chelsea signed Kalidou Koulibaly, Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana for sizable fees.
      Denis Zakaria was snapped up on loan from Juventus on deadline day.
      And good money was also spent on youngsters including Carney Chukwuemeka.
      Meanwhile, Conor Gallagher and Armando Broja are back at Chelsea following successful loans away last term. More

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      Real Sociedad suffer huge blow as Alexander Isak’s replacement Umar Sadiq suffers ACL injury and out for season

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      REAL SOCIEDAD have suffered a huge injury blow as Umar Sadiq, their replacement for Alexander Isak, has suffered a season-ending injury.The Spanish side sold their star striker to Newcastle for £63million at the end of August.
      Umar Sadiq has been ruled out for the rest of the season in a huge blow to Real SociedadCredit: Getty
      Newcastle have a new hero in Alexander IsakCredit: EPA
      And they chose to spend £18m bringing in Sadiq from Almeria to fill the void.
      The Nigerian striker, 25, managed just three games for his new club before picking up an ACL injury.
      He scored on his debut against Atletico Madrid and also netted twice for newly-promoted Almeria prior to his move.
      But the chances of him finding the back of the net again this season now appears unlikely.
      Real Sociedad confirmed the forward has suffered a “rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament” and is now set to undergo surgery.
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      Spanish media report Sadiq will not be able to play any more part of the season.
      Sociedad were hoping to build on their sixth-place finish in LaLiga last season and go far in the Europa League, where they find themselves in the same group as Manchester United.
      Imanol Alguacil’s side usually play with two strikers and will have to rely on ex-Real Madrid youngster Takefusa Kubo, fellow new signing Momo Cho and ex-Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth for goals.
      The club relied heavily on their defence last season – netting just 40 goals in 38 matches – and may have to do the same again this term.
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      As for Isak, he has got off to a positive start at Newcastle following his club record transfer.
      He scored on his debut against Liverpool and was unlucky not to net a second in the game.
      With Callum Wilson out injured, the Swedish striker is expected to start against Bournemouth this weekend. More

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      Everton forced to sign Eldin Jakupovic, 37, on free transfer with Frank Lampard facing crisis after Pickford injury

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      EVERTON have signed Eldin Jakupovic from Leicester on a free transfer to ease their mounting goalkeeping crisis.The Toffees were in desperate need of another stopper after No1 Jordan Pickford picked up an injury.
      Eldin Jakupovic has joined Everton on a free transfer from LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Frank Lampard has signed a new goalkeeper to ease his goalkeeping crisisCredit: Alamy
      Third choice Andy Lonergan is also in the treatment room meaning Asmir Begovic was the only fit senior goalkeeper at Frank Lampard’s disposal.
      But the Goodison Park chief has moved to sign Jakupovic on a short-term deal.
      The 37-year-old spent the last five years at Leicester as a back-up option to Kasper Schmeichel and Danny Ward – making just four appearances for the club.
      He previously played for Hull City – turning out 54 times and keeping 17 clean sheets for the Tigers.
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      Back in the 2016-17 season Jakupovic was promoted to become Hull’s first-choice keeper following injuries.
      He went on to play 28 times in all competitions that season, 22 of which came in the Premier League.

      Jakupovic has even earned one cap for the Swiss national team.
      He begun his career in his homeland at Grasshoppers before moving on to have spells at the likes of Lokomotiv Moscow and Olympiacos.
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      The veteran even had two short loan stints at Leyton Orient.
      Jakupovic will push Begovic for a start with Pickford out for a month with a thigh injury caused by his powerful kicking, as SunSport exclusively reported.
      Everton are back in action this weekend, welcoming West Ham to Goodison Park as they aim to secure their first win of the Premier League season. More