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      ‘Don’t know what happened, he’s a disaster’ – Redknapp admits he urged Lampard to complete Dele Alli’s Everton transfer

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      HARRY REDKNAPP has admitted he urged nephew and Everton boss Frank Lampard to take a chance on Dele Alli last season.After a number of seasons of performing badly, the 26-year-old called time on his Tottenham career earlier this year.
      Harry Redknapp says he urged nephew Frank Lampard to sign Dele AlliCredit: Getty
      Dele failed to perform at Goodison ParkCredit: Reuters
      Alli joined Everton in January on an initial free transfer, but failed to rediscover the form he showed in the early days in the Premier League.
      the 37-cap former England ace failed to score in 13 appearances and was subsequently shipped out on loan to Turkish side Besiktas.
      And legendary Prem and Spurs manager Redknapp has admitted he encouraged an Alli transfer to Everton in the first place.
      Redknapp says he rang up nephew Lampard, telling him he was the man to get Alli firing again.
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      Speaking to talkSPORT, Redknapp said: “I called Frank and said, ‘take the chance on Dele Alli. He’s got fantastic ability and you can get him going’.
      “Going to a big club like Everton could give him a big lift and Frank said he was down the road already and I said, ‘brilliant, I think he’ll be great for you’.”

      Redknapp continued: “He was a disaster, a disaster.
      “I watched him play and he loses the ball, he walks and doesn’t run, I don’t know what’s happened to him.”
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      Alli’s start to life in Turkey has been far from a “disaster”, like it was at Everton.
      The midfielder impressed on his debut, earning rave reviews from the Turkish press.
      And he scored in his second game for the club in a 3-2 win over Ankaragucu.
      Alli is happy playing his football in TurkeyCredit: Getty More

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      Todd Boehly ‘likes’ tweet about Mason Mount’s contract situation with Chelsea star next in line over new deal

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly has liked a tweet about Mason Mount’s contract situation, with talks set to begin over a new deal.The 23-year-old England international is currently tied down until 2024 at Stamford Bridge.
      Mason Mount’s current Chelsea deal expires in the summer of 2024Credit: Getty
      Boehly oversaw Armando Broja’s contract extension last weekCredit: Getty
      Earlier this summer, it was reported that Mount is ready to discuss signing a new deal.
      But Cesar Azpilicueta and Armando Broja have both penned contract extensions ahead of him.
      And Reece James looks set to become the next player to further his stay in West London.
      That’s despite reports Mount was next in line for contract talks.
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      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano said back in June: “Next Chelsea player to discuss new deal will be Mason Mount.
      “Talks are already in place since long time and he’s waiting for the club to send new, final proposal. Negotiations will continue soon.”

      And now Boehly has liked the tweet, an indication that Chelsea will soon open a dialogue to complete a deal with the attacker.
      Mount has made 166 appearances for the Blues, scoring 30 goals and providing 31 assists.
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      He has also been capped 31 times by England boss Gareth Southgate, netting four goals for his country.
      Mount previously stated back in July that he is happy to stay at Chelsea for the foreseeable future.
      Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “I’ve got two years left on my contract and I’m very, very happy here.
      “Those [contract] talks will hopefully be starting soon.” More

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      Man Utd and Liverpool joined in Gavi transfer race by Bayern Munich with Barcelona star available for FREE in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool have been joined by Bayern Munich in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Gavi, according to reports.The two Premier League giants have been heavily linked with a move for the 18-year-old prodigy.
      Gavi is one of the highest-rated teenagers in European footballCredit: Alamy
      It is a proposition too good to pass up as the Spaniard’s contract expires in the summer, so he will be available on a FREE at the end of the season.
      And according to Bild, Bayern remain interested in trying to acquire his signature.
      Barca president Joan Laporta recently confirmed an offer has been made to Gavi as they are keen to renew his contract.
      But he is currently refusing to put pen to paper, something which is baffling the Catalan giants.
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      Speaking to L’Esportiu, Laporta said: “Gavi’s agent has the new contract proposal on the table for a long time but he has not accepted yet.
      “We don’t understand… I don’t like the situation. I encourage them to accept it as soon as possible, because it also helps us plan.”
      It has been reported that Gavi has a release clause of £41million, something Man Utd, Liverpool and Bayern could have chosen to trigger in the most recent window.
      But with the player potentially available for nothing in 12 months time, the sensible option was to wait.
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      It is widely accepted that Barcelona see Gavi and fellow Spanish teenager Pedri as the future of their midfield.
      But with Europe’s top clubs chasing him and Xavi’s men in a perilous financial situation, they may not have a choice but to let him leave the Nou Camp.
      Gavi has made 51 appearances for Barcelona, scoring twice and assisting a further six goals.
      The Spanish outfit have won three LaLiga games in a row after kicking off their campaign with a goalless draw at home to Rayo Vallecano.
      They have already netted 11 times, thrashing Real Sociedad, Real Valladolid and Sevilla. More

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      Chelsea ‘will target new midfielder in January transfer window with Ajax star Edson Alvarez top of wishlist’

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      CHELSEA will look to bring in a new central midfielder in the January transfer window, according to reports.And Ajax star Edson Alvarez, 24, is thought to be the Blues’ main target.
      Ajax were not prepared to sell Alvarez in the summerCredit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel has been fielding a depleted midfield in recent weeks.
      N’Golo Kante is out injured, Mateo Kovacic has only just returned from a lay-off, and Conor Gallagher is struggling to find the form he showed on loan at Crystal Palace last season.
      Chelsea tried to address the situation on deadline day after suffering their second Premier League defeat of the season away at Southampton.
      And it was a Saints player who they tried to steal away from St Mary’s, but Tuchel’s men saw a £50million bid for Romeo Lavia rejected.

      That was after, according to the Evening Standard, Ajax had told them that Mexican international Alvarez was not for sale despite Chelsea’s £40m bid.
      He has made 108 appearances for the Eredivisie champions, scoring nine goals and assisting a further five.
      And following the sale of Antony to Manchester United, Ajax insisted they would not get rid of Alvarez, leading Chelsea to search for alternatives.
      When their bid for Lavia was then declined by Southampton, they opted to secure a loan deal for Juventus man Denis Zakaria instead.
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      Yet despite the arrival of Zakaria, new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is still keen to strengthen further in the January window.
      Dinamo Moscow’s attacking midfielder Arsen Zakharyan, 19, is one option being discussed.
      And they are also working on making Zakaria’s move permanent, with the loan deal including an option to buy worth £26m.
      Chelsea currently sit sixth in the Premier League table following three wins, one draw and two defeats from their opening six matches. More

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      Robert Lewandowski ‘has termination clause included in £216k-a-week contract’ as Barcelona deal is broken down

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      ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI’S £216,000-a-week Barcelona contract has a termination clause inserted, according to reports. But his wages CHANGE every season throughout his four-year stay at the club.
      Robert Lewandowski’s contract at Barcelona makes for interesting readingCredit: Getty
      Lewandowski, 34, joined Barca from Bayern Munich in a £42.5million transfer this summer after declaring his desire to quit the German champions.
      He put pen to paper on a deal at the Nou Camp until 2026.
      And now the finer details of the paperwork have been revealed by Cadena SER Catuluna.
      Incredibly, the Poland star will get paid a net £8.6m in the current 2022-23 season – which works out as £165,000 per week after tax.
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      This will jump to £11.2m (£215,000 per week) next term and then £13.8m (£265,000 per week) in 2024-25 before dropping back to £11.2m in the final year, by which time he will be nearly 38.
      Any club wanting to buy Lewandowski during the course of this deal would need to trigger his £430m release clause.
      However, Barca have the option to terminate his contract early under special circumstances.
      If Lewandowski plays less than 55 per cent of matches in the 2024-25 season, the club will be able to rip up his deal and release him.
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      There are also a series of bonuses in the contract including up to an extra £500,000 should he win LaLiga during his spell in Spain and £1.72m if he secures a league, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble.
      However, there are no bonuses for only winning the Copa del Rey.
      Lewandowski is the main striker in Xavi’s squad, especially after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s £12m transfer to Chelsea on deadline day.
      And he has made a lightning start to life at the Nou Camp.
      Lewandowski failed to score against Rayo Vallecano on the opening day but then struck doubles against Real Sociedad and Real Valladolid plus another goal against Sevilla to take his tally to five in four matches. More

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      Rudiger’s agent confirms Premier League club offered defender DOUBLE Real Madrid’s transfer offer for ex-Chelsea star

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      ANTONIO RUDIGER’S agent has claimed an unnamed Premier League club offered the centre-back double his wages at Real Madrid.Antonio Rüdiger signed a four-year contract at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Saif Rubie helped facilitate Rudiger’s move to Real MadridCredit: Instagram / @saifpr
      Saif Rubie, the intermediary for a number of players including the German clashed with Simon Jordan on talkSPORT.
      The ex-Chelsea man left Stamford Bridge on a free transfer after failing to agree a new deal.
      Rubie revealed: “Let me confirm this, live on air, the Real Madrid deal was the smallest deal on offer.
      “There was a club in England offering almost double the amount and a club in Europe doubling the amount.”
      Manchester United had been linked with him.
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      Reports emerged that Rudiger was going to receive £10million in signing on fee.
      Rubie took exception to these claims saying: “He [Jordan] said that Rudiger was being very greedy because he was getting paid a £10m signing on fee.
      “And his advisors were getting £10m to go wherever they were going.
      “Let’s break it down. A £10m signing on fee is usually broken across the period of the contract, that’s four years, that’s £40,000-a-week.
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      “Let’s say it is £10m to £15m, the transfer window has just finished.
      “Antonio Rudiger has been one of the best, if not the best, defender in the world and Premier League.
      “It made Carlo Ancelotti want to bring him to Real Madrid. What is the value of a top flight, top level centre half in the game?”
      Rubie also admitted Chelsea’s old owners didn’t offer him a fair salary.
      He said: “What if I told you Chelsea, and the old regime, basically made next to no effort to keep the player.
      “At the time he was very happy to stay and potentially be the captain of the club. He was offered a contract that was half the amount Romelu Lukaku were earning.” More

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      Arsen Zakharyan hints at Chelsea transfer in January before team-mate gatecrashes interview with Blues chant

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      CHELSEA transfer target Arsen Zakharyan has not ruled out a move to the club in January. Zakharyan was close to completing a move to Chelsea, but the transfer was blocked by UK sanctions placed on the teenager’s native Russia amid the war in Ukraine.

      Arsen Zakharyan talks about the offer he received from ChelseaCredit: Reddit -https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/x5ofxx/dynamo_moscows_arsen_zakharyan_in_an_interview/
      His team-mate then came up behind him and started chanting Chelsea’s nameCredit:
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      Zakharyan in action for Dynamo MoscowCredit: AFP
      However, despite the £13million transfer from Dynamo Moscow being blocked, the midfielder remains hopeful of sealing a move during the next window.
      Speaking during a post-match interview with Match TV, Zakharyan said: “I knew they were interested, maybe in the winter.”
      But his interview was gatecrashed when team-mate Fyodor Smolov began to chant: “Chelsea, Chelsea, Chelsea,” as he walked past.
      Zakharyan’s stock has grown exponentially after some strong performances last season.
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      He scored seven goals and contributed eight assists in the league last season.
      During the campaign, he played across a number of positions in attack but mainly occupied a position either as a left winger or more centrally.
      Zakharyan also told journalist Hcraf Khachatryan: “There was an offer, but it was impossible to complete a transfer.
      “How can I reject that? Of course, I accepted.”
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      A theme of Chelsea’s recruitment during the summer was the acquisition of a number of up-and-coming stars.
      This included the club pinching Omari Hutchinson from Arsenal and also signing Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa. More

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      Arthur Melo ‘was only Liverpool’s second choice after missing out to Chelsea in transfer for Denis Zakaria’

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      ARTHUR MELO was only Liverpool’s SECOND choice to bolster their midfield on deadline day.And the Reds were forced into making a move after missing out on Juventus teammate Denis Zakaria to Chelsea.
      Arthur Melo was Liverpool’s second choice midfield signing on deadline dayCredit: Getty
      Liverpool wanted to sign Juventus teammate Denis Zakaria but lost out to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Calciomercato claims Jurgen Klopp was desperate to sign a box-to-box player after being plagued by midfield injuries.
      And the German boss identified Zakaria as his No1 choice to fill the gap left by Thiago Alcantara.
      Liverpool made their move as the hours ticked down towards the end of the market.
      However, they were unable to reach an agreement with either Zakaria or Juventus.
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      At the same time, Chelsea entered the bidding process after missing out on Ajax’s Edson Alvarez.
      Zakaria jumped at the chance to move to Stamford Bridge on loan.
      And Liverpool were then left negotiating with Juventus for playmaker Arthur.
      Once regarded as a top talent, the 26-year-old Brazilian has suffered a sharp decline in recent years.
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      He managed just one goal in two years with the Bianconeri.
      And a dip in form has seen Arthur play for Brazil just once since 2020.
      Liverpool are paying Juventus almost £4m to loan the midfielder for the season.
      And should Arthur come good, there is an option to sign him permanently for just over £32m next summer.
      The former Barcelona star could now make his debut against Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday.
      As well as Thiago, Klopp is also without Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita.
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      Havey Elliott and Fabio Carvalho both struggled in Saturday’s 0-0 Merseyside derby draw at Everton.
      And Arthur could find himself slotting in alongside Jordan Henderson, who came off the bench at the weekend. More