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      Wolves announce Diego Costa signing on free transfer with incredible video of ex-Chelsea star and real pack of wolves

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      TERRIFIED Diego Costa admitted his free transfer to Wolves left him quaking in his boots – after handling a real pack of live WOLVES for his announcement video.The former Chelsea striker left Atletico Mineiro in January and was without a club.
      Diego Costa has signed for Wolves on a free transferCredit: Getty
      The Twitter video to announce the signing was incredibleCredit: Getty
      Costa admitted he was terrified filming the clipCredit: Twitter @wolves

      But Bruno Lage was desperate to bolster his attack after his side struggled to find the net early in the season and then new signing Sasa Kalajdzic required surgery on his ACL injury.
      The latest deal was at risk of collapse when an initial request for a work permit was denied but Wolves’ appeal was successful.
      And after completing his medical in the West Midlands last week, Costa is now officially a Wolves player and will wear the No29 at Molineux.
      The club confirmed the deal, initially until the end of the season, with a thrilling Twitter video announcement.

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      The clip showed three wolves on chains walking through a dark corridor, as the Spanish striker tried to control them from behind.
      But two-time Premier League winner Costa, 33, confessed he would rather face a pack of rugged Premier League defenders as he made his return to English football.
      He said: “I was scared to death. Holding that chain I kept thinking, ‘What if this wolf thinks about jumping on top of me?’ and then the three of them did.
      “I was a little scared then. Those were wolves, not dogs. It was a cool experience but not a very comfortable one. I have five dogs, but they’re not wolves!”
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      Now his full focus is on scoring goals for Wolves and injecting trophy-winning experience into a young, talented squad.
      Costa, who will go through his own mini pre-season to get up to speed, added: “It’s a first-class club with very good players who know how to play football and having the chance to play in the Premier League again was the main thing.
      “Obviously, the club influenced my decision, especially knowing I will be able to adapt a lot more easily here not only from a technical point of view, the quality of the players but also from the fact that a lot of the players are Portuguese and that will make my transition that much smoother.
      “It wasn’t in the best terms possible on accounts of a player’s injury which, unfortunately, I can only wish him nothing but the best for him.
      “But when Bruno Lage told me about returning to the Premier League since this a championship I have related to quite a bit, always liked it and followed.
      “No matter how much I enjoyed playing in Madrid, I felt discouraged, but this motivated me. It lit that fire within me.
      “I asked Bruno not to rush me into things and he was very understanding. He is a great manager and someone who has been doing a great job.
      “What fans can expect from me is dedication, willingness, discipline and goals which is what I will try to bring to the team to thank for all the support and all the trust.
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      “Of course, I’m happy to help [younger team-mates]. I just don’t want to be a pain. I’ll speak with someone if I notice they may need some guidance.
      “I’d rather speak with someone when they’re not doing that well because I don’t see a point of offering advice if someone is doing well.”
      The Spanish international will wear the No29 shirt at MolineuxCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle set to announce free transfer signing of Liverpool flop Loris Karius on free deal as Dubravka replacement

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      NEWCASTLE are set to confirm the signing of former Liverpool flop Loris Karius, according to reports.The 29-year-old is 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
      The club have reportedly held off the announcement of the signing due to the death of the Queen.
      The goalkeeper is a free agent after his deal at Liverpool expired at the end of last season.
      Karius began his career at Mainz but is best remembered for his time at Anfield, where he made 49 appearances, including playing and making howlers in the Champions League final in 2018.
      They faced Real Madrid losing 3-1 with the German at fault for two goals when he infamously threw the ball out for it to deflect off Karim Benzema, then he dropped Gareth Bale’s long range strike in.
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      He was subsequently loaned out to Besiktas and spent last season away at Union Berlin.
      Newcastle are in need of 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 that begins in November.
      Reports suggested that the Toon had also held talks with ex-Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster.
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      But manager Eddie Howe has opted for Karius with him set to join on a short-term basis.
      All details in his contract are thought to be complete.
      If the Premier League does return this weekend then Newcastle will welcome Bournemouth. More

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      Man Utd ‘were offered FIFTEEN players in one week of transfer window including Caicedo, Lozano and McKennie’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were reportedly offered the opportunity to sign more than 15 players in just one week of the transfer window.After deals for Adrien Rabiot and Marko Arnautovic collapsed in the second week of August, the summer was proving to be a bit of a disaster for the Red Devils.
      Juventus offered Weston McKennie to Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
      United also considered a move for Brighton star Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils rejected Napoli winger Hirving LozanoCredit: Getty
      Several clubs looked to take advantage of United’s growing desperation by offering up their unwanted stars.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, United were offered more than 15 players across seven days.
      The club had prioritised a midfielder after missing out on Rabiot and Frenkie de Jong and reportedly held talks with PSG for Leonardo Paredes.
      He eventually joined Juventus who were looking to ship out Weston McKennie to United in order to land him.
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      Romano claims the Red Devils also considered signing Moises Caicedo but Brighton were adamant the 20-year-old would not be sold.
      Aside from a new midfielder Erik ten Hag wanted to upgrade on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot at right-back.
      Barcelona, keen to offload Sergino Dest, offered the American while Borussia Dormund made United aware of Thomas Meunier’s availability.
      Neither player fit Ten Hag’s criteria so the club decided to use their money on other targets.
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      That allowed United to fund an £85million move for Antony – but United had to wait on the Brazilian after Ajax refused to listen to offers during that week in August.
      With United’s need for a winger clear, Chelsea offered Christian Pulisic the chance to move to Old Trafford.
      Yannick Carrasco and Hirving Lozano were also offered up by Atletico Madrid and PSV Eindhoven respectively, but United chiefs decided against signing either wide man. More

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      Barcelona ‘to relaunch Bernardo Silva transfer bid in January’ as Man City star’s dad confirms talks with LaLiga giants

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      BARCELONA are planning on relaunching a bid for Bernardo Silva in January, according to reports.The LaLiga giants failed in an attempt to sign the Man City ace, 28, in the summer transfer window.
      Bernardo Silva is a January transfer window target for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      And they will continue their pursuit for the Portuguese playmaker – who has already scored twice in his first six Premier League games this campaign.
      Despite their financial woes, the Catalans managed to spend almost £150million on new recruits – bringing in Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Frank Kessie, Andrea Christensen, Jules Kounde, Marcos Alonso and Hector Bellerin.
      Barcelona have also managed to raise £700million by selling various digital assets, which makes any potential deal for Silva a possibility.
      Sport claim that Xavi’s side can now add to their squad without any fear of spending beyond their means.
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      The latest report comes after Silva’s father confirmed his son held talks with Barcelona over the summer.
      Paulo Silva admitted the move didn’t happen because “it was not the right time for all parties involved” to Stats Perform, via Mundo Deportivo.
      “There were a lot of talks, but no concrete offer was made at the times we thought were right,” he said.
      “When it came, we realised it was no longer the right time for all parties involved. Things have to happen rationally and it wasn’t the ideal scenario for Bernardo.”
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      City manager Pep Guardiola has said he won’t stand in Silva’s way if he wants to go.
      Guardiola said: “He is our player.
      “We want him to be with us because he is very important.
      “Having said that, I don’t want anyone to be unhappy.
      “But I don’t want him to leave because he is a superlative player.
      “As a player and as a person, he is one of the best I have ever had.
      “In any competition he is the best player.
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      “If an offer arrives there are seven days left and if Bernardo leaves we would have to go to the market and it’s not easy.
      “Having said that, Bernardo likes Barcelona a lot.” More

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      Newcastle ‘keeping tabs on Brazilian wonderkid Andrey Santos but face £30m fight with PSG for midfielder

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      NEWCASTLE are keeping tabs on Brazilian wonderkid Andrey Santos, according to reports.But mega-rich Toon face competition from big hitters Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona for the £30million-rated midfielder.
      Andrey Santos could make a £30m move from Vasco da Gama to NewcastleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/ChNdHVzL_bA/
      According to iNews, the Magpies are very interested in landing the exciting 18-year-old midfielder.
      And they feel their strong links in Brazil could see them beat off the Champions League heavyweights.
      Chief scout Steve Nickson is said to be “firmly embedded” in South America and has good connections in the region.
      Newcastle already have Brazilian duo Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes in their squad and that could further entice the talented teen to join the Eddie Howe revolution with Loris Karius also possibly on his way.
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      It is thought Vasco da Gama would demand around £30m for their box-to-box star Santos.
      Barca are thought to see the Brazil Under-16 international as a long-term replacement for veteran Sergio Busquets but reportedly have already had two bids rejected.
      However, others believe the youngster, also linked with Manchester City, is better suited to a No8 role as a further advanced midfielder.
      Ex-Middlesbrough, Atletico Madrid and Brazil playmaker Juninho said of his compatriot on the Resenha Loading YouTube channel: “Physically, he is a monster.
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      “Without the ball, his participation in the game is total. I wanted to see his GPS, because he doesn’t stop.
      “And technically, he’s way above the others.
      “He’s not going to be better than me, he’s going to be much better than me. He is a much more complete player.
      “At 18, I didn’t play half as much as he does, I’m not ashamed to say that.” More

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      Man Utd stars believe Cristiano Ronaldo will push for January transfer after losing place to Marcus Rashford

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      MANCHESTER UNITED stars believe Cristiano Ronaldo is still angling for a move – and has his eye on a January exit.The Portuguese superstar made it clear to Old Trafford bosses he wanted to leave before the season started.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could look to force through a move away from Manchester United in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      Boss Erik ten Hag has preffered to start Marcus Rashford up top instead of RonaldoCredit: AFP
      But Ronaldo will now stay a United player until 2023 after the transfer window closed ten days ago without agent Jorge Mendes finding him a new club.
      The likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain all turned down the chance to sign him.
      Meanwhile Ronaldo himself snubbed a switch to Saudi Arabia after being offered a whopping £2MILLION-a-week salary by an unnamed club.
      SunSport exclusively revealed on Saturday how Erik ten Hag is confident of winning the Premier League this season… with Marcus Rashford leading the line instead on the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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      Ronaldo has been restricted to just one top-flight start this campaign, and has been named on the bench for the last four Premier League matches.
      The striker, 37, cut a frustrated figure as he drew a blank in the Europa League against Real Sociedad on Thursday where he was named in the starting XI.
      A source said: “All the players loved it when Ronaldo came back to United last season but they are frustrated he missed pre-season.
      “The manager put a lot of work into giving the squad detailed information about what he wanted them to do and how he wanted them to play.
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      “Ronaldo is not up to speed with that and is relying on instinct when he plays. But that doesn’t work in Ten Hag’s system.
      “He often demands the ball too early in build-up play and drops deep for the ball, but that means when the ball is wide there is no-one in the middle to hit it into.
      “Ten Hag and the rest of the players really rate Ronaldo.
      “But it’s clear that the success they have had this season is from following tactical instruction rather than the individual brilliance they relied on last season.
      “Ronaldo is likely to find himself on the bench again going forward.
      “And he is going to have to get used to scoring a lot less goals because he is only being introduced towards the end of games when Ten Hag has already made changes which make United less attacking.
      “He needs to realise it’s only going to work if he tunes into ten Hag’s plans.”
      Portugal international Ronaldo is in the final year of his contract at the Theatre of DreamsCredit: Getty More

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      Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton ready to snub Premier League transfer interest to stay at hometown club

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      BLACKBURN kid Adam Wharton is ready to stick with his hometown club despite growing Premier League interest.Wharton, 18, has caught the eye after breaking into the Rovers line-up this season.
      Adam Wharton has impressed since breaking into the Blackburn teamCredit: Getty
      Yet the midfield powerhouse is keen to sign a new deal before his current contract runs out in the summer.
      Wharton made his professional debut as he started the 4-0 Carabao Cup win over Hartlepool last month.
      He followed that up with another fine display against Bradford in round two.
      The rising star featured alongside his defender brother Scott who also came through the Blackburn academy.
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      Then boss Jon Dahl Tomasson gave his teenage ace his league bow.
      Wharton came off the bench at half-time at home to Stoke before being put into the starting XI for the Championship win at Blackpool and defeat against Bristol City.
      Teenage team-mate Ashley Phillips, 17, is also set to sign on at the Championship club despite Tottenham’s interest.
      Blackburn managed to keep hold of star striker Ben Brereton Diaz this summer.
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      The Chile international looked on course to leave for the top flight as Everton, Fulham and Leeds circled.
      However, Brereton Diaz stayed put and will be offered a new deal at Ewood Park.
      But should he move on in January, SunSport revealed Rovers will target Sunderland’s Scottish hit man Ross Stewart as his replacement. More

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      Chelsea ‘want highly-rated PSG chief Luis Campos as new director of football to spearhead huge January transfer spree’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly made contact with Luis Campos with owner Todd Boehly keen to hire him as their sporting director.The 58-year-old is currently employed by Paris Saint-Germain having made the move to Parc des Princes in June to become their football advisor.
      Chelsea are keen to bring in Luis Campos to become their sporting directorCredit: AFP
      Arsenal were linked with hiring the ex-Lille talent spotter in June 2021 following his huge success in Ligue 1.
      Meanwhile the ex-Portuguese gaffer held talks with Newcastle last year following their Saudi-backed £300million takeover.
      And according to The Times, it is now Chelsea’s turn to try and persuade Campos in swapping France for England.
      It has been said that Boehly has already spoken with Campos about him coming to Stamford Bridge to work with new boss Graham Potter.
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      Bohely is once again looking to splash the cash in January after Chelsea were Europe’s biggest spenders in the summer having forked out £255.3million.
      And the American businessman wants Campos to spearhead their spending spree in the winter transfer window.
      Campos, who worked alongside Jose Mourinho in 2012 as a scout and tactical analyst for Real Madrid, worked as Monaco’s sporting director from 2013-2016.
      In that time, he oversaw key transfer incomings such as Kylian Mbappe, Radamel Falcao, Anthony Martial, Fabinho, Joao Moutinho, James Rodriguez and Bernardo Silva.
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      His savvy signings saw Monaco win the French top-flight title in 2017 ahead of PSG, and he repeated the same feat when he worked as Lille’s sporting director from 2017-2020.
      While with Lille, he signed the likes of Victor Osimhen, Sven Botman, Jonathan David, Rafael Leao and Nicolas Pepe.
      His shrewd business there helped Lille win the Ligue 1 title in 2020 once again at the expense of Les Parisiens.
      Not only known for an eye in the market, Campos also generated huge profits for Monaco and Lille in player sales.
      He managed to offload Mbappe to PSG on an initial loan deal in 2017 with the obligation to sign him for £166m the following year.
      And he managed to bring in around £305m during his time with Lille where he flogged the likes of Pepe, Gabriel Magalhaes, Leao, Thiago Mendes and Osimhen. More