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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

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      Ex-Bayern Munich chief Rummenigge reveals most important transfers in club history with Robert Lewandowski only FOURTH

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      FORMER Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed the club’s most important transfers in history.But icon Robert Lewandowski is only FOURTH on the supremo’s list.
      Robert Lewandowski is only rated as Bayern Munich’s fourth best signing everCredit: EPA
      Ex-CEO Karl Heinz Rummenigge does not include Lewandowski in his top three signingsCredit: Getty
      Rummenigge, 66, spent ten years playing for Bayern before taking a management role in 1991.
      After being made CEO in 2002, he oversaw a golden period at the club which included 14 Bundesliga title wins and two Champions Leagues.
      Before passing his role to Oliver Kahn last year, Rummenigge also signed off on numerous top talents including Polish striker Lewandowski.
      The hitman, who joined Barcelona this summer, scored 344 goals in 375 games for Bayern after a move from Borussia Dortmund in 2014.
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      He also won countless trophies, including the 2020 Treble.
      But despite Lewandowski being the second-top scorer in Bundesliga history, while also holding several records for goals, Rumminegge does NOT count him in Bayern’s top three signings.
      According to Sky, he believes “Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and Manuel Neuer” have all proven to be more important transfers than Lewandowski – and “in this order” too.
      Ribery spent 12 years at Bayern after joining from Marseille in 2007, scoring 124 goals in 425 games while winning nine titles and a Champions League.
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      Franck Ribery is rated No1, followed by Arjen RobbenCredit: Reuters
      Current goalie Manuel Neuer is third on Rummenigge’s listCredit: Getty
      As for Robben, he netted 144 times in 309 matches during a ten-year stay, winning eight titles plus a Champions League.
      Finally, Neuer is in his 12th season at Bayern and still going strong.
      He’s played 481 times for the club and has won ten titles plus two Champions Leagues.
      But Lewandowski will get the chance to prove Rummenigge wrong when new side Barcelona face Bayern in the Champions League on Tuesday.
      He angered the Germans by forcing through a move to Spain over the summer in his bid to win a first Ballon d’Or title.
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      Bayern failed to land a direct replacement, although they did sign Sadio Mane from Liverpool.
      And it’s believed Tottenham and England star Harry Kane is top of transfer their list for next summer. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow with Barcelona wonderkid ‘Gavi already agreeing new contract including €1BILLION release clause’

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      BARCELONA star Gavi has already agreed to a new contract that includes a €1BILLION release clause, according to reports.The 18-year-old’s current deal expires at the end of the current season but a new deal was negotiated as early as last December.
      Gavi was a summer transfer target for Man Utd as they looked to bolster their midfieldCredit: Getty
      The release clause will supposedly be worth €1billion (£868million).
      Fabrizio Romano claims it will soon be signed and completed with the player committing his long-term future to Barca.
      Gavi has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United in the past.
      However, the Catalan giants have reportedly never been worried about rumours linking him with a move to the Premier League – with Liverpool and Manchester City also keen.
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      The teenager has become a key player for club and country at his young age.
      He has already played 53 times in the Barcelona first-team scoring two goals.
      On the international stage he has amassed ten caps for Spain.
      Alongside Pedri, Gavi is seen as the future of his club and country’s midfield.
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      Under LaLiga rules it is mandatory for every player to have a release clause in their contract.
      And big release clauses are nothing new in Spanish football.
      In fact, Barcelona youngsters Ansu Fati and Pedri both have £868m buy-out clauses in their current deals.
      New summer signing Jules Kounde – a target of Chelsea – also has the same bumper clause in his contract. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo set to receive another HUGE transfer offer from Saudi Arabia in January with Man Utd future in limbo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are braced for another approach from Saudi Arabia for their veteran forward Cristiano Ronaldo.The Portuguese forward, 37, was looking to get out of Old Trafford this summer in order to continue playing in the Champions League.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is set to receive a January transfer offer from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      However, the only concrete offer was from Saudi champions Al Hilal, although rivals Al Nassr were also said to be keen.
      While a move to the Middle East did not appeal to the former Real Madrid man at that time, clubs over there continue to monitor his situation.
      And they have the resources to come with a huge offer either in January or next summer to see if they can turn Ronaldo’s head.
      He is under contract at Old Trafford for the rest of the season, while the club have an option to extend it by 12 months.
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      Ronaldo has started just one of United’s first six Prem matches this season and was below par when he did get a chance against Real Sociedad last week.
      The Portugal superstar is certainly not enjoying life at United as much as Christian Eriksen.
      The Dane says his move to Old Trafford was his “redemption” following his cardiac arrest last year.
      Eriksen said: ‘It is one of the biggest clubs in the world. It was a redemption after what had happened — like proving you could get an offer from United.
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      “I had enough options to choose from but it was all about finding the right one.
      “I had the opportunity to step up to what I had dreamed of and hoped for.”
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      Newcastle announce signing of Liverpool flop keeper Loris Karius on free transfer as replacement for Man Utd’s Dubravka

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      NEWCASTLE have confirmed the signing of former Liverpool flop Loris Karius.The 29-year-old was wanted by the Magpies as a replacement for Martin Dubravka after he joined Manchester United on loan.
      Loris Karius was left with his career in tatters after his high profile mistakes in the Champions League final, it later came out he suffered concussion in the gameCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Martin Dubravka is back-up to David De Gea at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      A statement on the club’s website said: “Newcastle United have signed goalkeeper Loris Karius on a short-term contract.”
      Manager Eddie Howe added: “We are pleased to add Loris to our goalkeeping group.
      “He is a very good goalkeeper with Premier League and European experience and he will provide competition and support over an important part of the season.”
      The goalkeeper was a free agent after his deal at Liverpool expired at the end of last season.
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      The club had reportedly held off the announcement of the signing due to the death of the Queen.
      On the transfer, Karius said: “I’m excited. It’s a good opportunity for me and a great project to be part of. It didn’t take me long to make a decision.

      “Newcastle have a great coach and play really attractive football. I felt it was the right project for me and I’m excited to work with the coaches and my new teammates.”
      Karius began his career at Mainz but is best remembered for his time at Anfield, where he made 49 appearances, including making howlers in the Champions League final in 2018.
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      They lost 3-1 to Real Madrid, with the German at fault for two goals after infamously throwing the ball out for it to deflect off Karim Benzema before fumbling Gareth Bale’s long range strike.
      He was subsequently loaned out to Besiktas and spent last season away at Union Berlin.
      Newcastle needed a new back-up stopper to compete with first choice Nick Pope after current No.2 Karl Darlow picked up an injury.
      Darlow is thought to be out with an ankle ligament injury that will reportedly keep him in the treatment room until the World Cup.
      Reports suggested that the Toon had also held talks with ex-Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster.
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      But Howe has opted for Karius with him joining on a short-term deal until January.
      The Premier League returns this weekend with Newcastle welcoming Bournemouth. More

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      West Brom snap up former Celtic star Tom Rogic on free transfer after leaving Scots in summer

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      WEST BROM’S new Aussie arrival Tom Rogic admits he felt the urge to go walkabout this summer after 10 trophy-laden seasons at Celtic.The 29-year-old Australian international midfielder has joined Steve Bruce’s Baggies as a free agent after agreeing a one-year-contract, with a further year’s option in the club’s favour.
      West Brom have confirmed the signing of Australian international Tom RogicCredit: Getty
      The former Celtic midfielder left the Scottish champions in the summerCredit: Getty
      Rogic signed for the Baggies as a free agent on an initial one-year dealCredit: Getty
      The roving midfielder with an eye for goal enjoyed the perfect farewell from Celtic, clinching his SIXTH Scottish title to clock up a staggering personal haul of 16 domestic trophies in Scotland.
      But he admits the challenge of returning Albion to the Premier League appealed to his sense of adventure.
      Rogic confessed: “I’d been set in one place for quite a while and I was looking for a new challenge and a change of scenery.
      “I certainly have that here, so I’m really looking forward to getting started.
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      “I have a lot of fond memories from my time at Celtic and I was fortunate to have the perfect send off there.
      “But I was looking for a change of scenery and a fresh challenge. 
      “It was important for me to take my time and make sure my next club was the right club. I had some time to reflect and I now feel refreshed and re-energised and excited about the future.
      “I’ve met all of my new team-mates and they seem like a great group of guys.”
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      Rogic says he has been busy swotting up on his new teammates since Bruce made his move for him last week.
      He said: “Things moved pretty quickly to be honest. I spoke with the manager and I spoke with my agent and here we are. 
      “It was a pretty broad chat with the manager. He told me lots about the club, the team and what football is like here.
      “Since I heard about Albion’s interest in me I’ve tried to watch as much of them as possible and I’ve been doing my research. 
      “I think it’s fair to say the team hasn’t got the results the performances have warranted.
      “The most exciting thing for me now though is the future and playing my part in what I hope will be a really successful team.”
      Rogic made over 250 appearances for CelticCredit: Getty
      The 29-year-old has been capped 51 times by AustraliaCredit: Getty More