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      Chelsea ‘contact RB Leipzig’ over Dani Olmo transfer with Blues keen on Spain star if Mykhailo Mudryk picks Arsenal

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      CHELSEA will reportedly consider a bid for RB Leipzig forward Dani Olmo if Mykhailo Mudryk opts to sign for Arsenal.SunSport revealed on Friday that Shakhtar Donetsk star Mudryk, 22, is currently torn between the two London clubs.
      Chelsea are being linked with RB Leipzig forward Dani OlmoCredit: Getty
      Graham Potter’s men are keen to secure the £88million man’s services after a late bid to hijack the Gunners’ deal.
      However, they could still miss out on the Ukrainian and be forced to look elsewhere for alternatives.
      It comes amid several injury concerns for Chelsea with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount all suffering fitness issues.
      According to The Mail, Leipzig man Olmo is a target should Mudryk choose Arsenal.
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      The Spain international, 24, who played at the World Cup in Qatar, has contributed 19 goals and 22 assists in 106 appearances for the German club since arriving in 2020.
      Making his international debut while still at Dinamo Zagreb three years ago, Olmo has already racked up 29 caps for his country and bagged five goals.
      A product of the Barcelona youth set-up, he was linked with a return to the Nou Camp in 2021 – as well as a move to Manchester United.
      His current contract with Leipzig runs until 2024.
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      Meanwhile, a cheaper option for Chelsea is thought to be Borussia Monchengladbach’s Marcus Thuram.
      The France star, 25, is out of contract in the summer and being looked at by both the Blues and Man Utd.
      Potter has already signed three new players in the January window – David Datro Fofana, Benoit Badiashile and Audrey Santos.
      The ex-Brighton boss will be hoping the arrivals can help boost morale with the club currently languishing in 10th place in the Premier League.
      Following their 1-0 league defeat at home to Manchester City on Thursday, they face them yet again on Sunday in the third round of the FA Cup – this time at the Etihad.
      Mykhailo Mudryk is wanted by both Chelsea and ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk TORN between Arsenal and Chelsea with Premier League pair embroiled in £88m January transfer battle

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK is split over joining Arsenal or Chelsea – triggering a fierce two-way battle between the Premier League giants.The two London rivals are slugging it out for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger with an £88 million price on his head.
      Mykhailo Mudryk is split over a move to Arsenal or ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The Ukrainian club’s top brass are in the capital meeting representatives of both clubs to try to seal a deal during this month’s transfer window.
      Chelsea have offered to outbid any rival offer.
      It was initially believed that the player preferred a move to play for Mikel Arteta at Arsenal.
      But it has emerged that Mudryk is now torn between that and joining Graham Potter’s slow-burn revolution at Stamford Bridge.
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      Arsenal promises a trophy after just half a season with them five points clear at the top of the table.
      But Chelsea are selling themselves on a ticket to long-term success and a return to greatness under new owner Todd Boehly. 
      Shakhtar’s sporting director Darijo Srna and CEO Serhii Palkin have been holding talks.
      And they were in Boehly’s VIP box to see Chelsea lose at home to Manchester City on Thursday night.
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      Meanwhile, Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has pulled a hamstring and faces time out on the club’s growing sick list.
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      Sterling underwent a scan today and the full extent of the injury will not be known for around 24 hours.
      But he looks certain to join the nine other first teamers on the treatment table.
      Those include fellow new-crock Christian Pulisic after he hobbled off after taking a whack in a crunching tackle from City defender John Stones. More

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      Liverpool ‘fear Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez transfer could ruin their bid to land Jude Bellingham’

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly concerned that Enzo Fernandez’s transfer to Chelsea could price them out of a move to land Jude Bellingham. Chelsea are in talks to sign Fernandez, 21, in a move which will almost certainly eclipse £100million.
      Chelsea’s pursuit of Enzo Fernandez has left Liverpool concernedCredit: Getty
      They fear it may price them out of a move for Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      However, with the Blues first bid being rejected by Benfica – with the Portuguese side wanting his buyout clause paid up front in full – Liverpool are getting sweaty under the collar.
      Writing for CaughtOffside, Christian Falk said Jurgen Klopp’s side were “a little afraid” about the repercussion’s of the deal.
      He said: “I heard that Liverpool are taking a good look at what is happening between Chelsea and Enzo Fernández.
      “They’re waiting to see if someone covers his release clause, as it can then be used as a benchmark for Bellingham.
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      “If you see that Enzo Fernández is going for this amount of money to a club like Chelsea, everyone will say ‘okay, what is the price of Bellingham then?’ because he’s an English player and had a really good World Cup.
      “It won’t be less, perhaps a little bit more because he’s English.
      “They’re a little afraid of this potential deal and they’re keeping a close eye on whether it will affect Bellingham’s asking price. So, it’s good for Dortmund if this happens.”
      Falk revealed Liverpool’s summer budget will be between £200-250m.
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      And with a deal for Bellingham already being earmarked to be as much £125m, Fernandez going for similar money could see the Englishman’s value skyrocket.
      There is hope for Liverpool that a pre-agreement could be struck with Borussia Dortmund this month, according to Falk.
      However, the situation regarding the owners putting the club up for sale has caused doubt over the ability of the Reds to make a deal swiftly.
      That being said, Bellingham will almost certainly move on in the summer.
      Falk added: “There’s not much in the way of hope that Jude Bellingham will stay at Borussia Dortmund.
      “There isn’t a clause in his current contract allowing him to leave in the summer but they told him that if there’s a big opportunity for him (to leave), he can do that.
      “They have to talk, if he wants to talk. I think they will have to talk. I noted on Twitter a few weeks ago that his father is very keen on the prospect of his boy going to Liverpool.”
      Liverpool also still face competition for Bellingham from the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City and Manchester United, while Chelsea also retain an interest of their own.
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      While Chelsea remain in discussions to sign Fernandez, it has not stopped them making other additions.
      18-year-old Andrey Santos was just announced as their latest signing, making him the third arrival to Stamford Bridge after Benoit Badiashile and David Datro Fofana. More

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      Tottenham fans all say the same thing as footage emerges of Ndombele appearing to row with Napoli boss

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      TANGUY NDOMBELE appeared to engage in a heated argument with his Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti last night.The Frenchman is on loan with the Serie A side from Tottenham until the end of the season.

      Tanguy Ndombele appeared to argue with his managerCredit: BT Sport
      The Frenchman didn’t back down when confronted by his managerCredit: Rex
      Napoli possess an option to make Ndombele’s transfer permanent at the end of the season for around £26.5million.
      But after his exchange with Spalletti, Spurs supporters are pessimistic that the Italian table toppers will take them up on the deal.
      The Neapolitans fell to their first defeat of the season last night, going down 1-0 to champions Inter Milan.
      Ndombele began the match on the bench, before replacing Frank Anguissa with just 14 minutes to go.
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      He was unable to help his side find an equaliser during his cameo, and appeared to frustrate his boss in the process.
      In a clip shown on BT Sport, a visibly frustrated Spalletti gesticulated with his arms and seemed to ask Ndombele: “Why you stay there?”
      The midfielder waved his arms and appeared to answer back to his manager, before animatedly pointing across the pitch.
      He then turned his back on Spalletti, shrugging his shoulders as he walked off.
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      After watching the clip, one Tottenham fan wrote: “It’s not looking good for selling him permanently.”
      To which another responded: “It’s gonna take a miracle.”
      Another added: “I don’t think Napoli will be making Tanguy Ndombele’s deal permanent…”
      A further supporter moaned: “It’s getting to the point we’re gonna have to terminate his contract.
      “He’s not good enough to play in any top league, and teams outside of them won’t pay his wages.”
      Spurs smashed their transfer record to sign Ndombele for £65m back in 2019.
      He made 91 appearances for Spurs over the following two-and a-half years – representing five managers in the process, including caretaker Ryan Mason.
      His final appearance came in an FA Cup tie against Morecambe 12 months ago.
      He was booed by his own fans that day, as he walked off the pitch with his side trailing the League One strugglers 1-0 with 21 minutes left.
      A loan return to former club Lyon followed in the second half of last season, before he joined Napoli on a temporary deal last summer.
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      He has made 19 appearances for the Serie A side this season, but has only completed 90 minutes once.
      Ndombele remains contracted to Tottenham until 2025.
      Ndombele, 25, was booed off by Spurs fans during an FA Cup tie against Morecambe last seasonCredit: Reuters More

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      Enzo Fernandez ‘AXED from Benfica squad for next game’ as Chelsea haggle over £106m transfer fee

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      BENFICA have reportedly axed Enzo Fernandez for their next game amid links to Chelsea.The World Cup winner returned to the team in their 3-0 defeat to Braga before flying home to Argentina for New Year’s celebrations.
      Enzo Fernandez will not play a part in Benfica’s next matchCredit: EPA
      That angered manager Roger Schmidt who claimed the midfielder may have played his last game for Benfica.
      Schmidt is set to leave Fernandez out of Benfica’s next match against Portimonense, reports A Bola.
      It comes after the Benfica boss slammed Chelsea for turning Fernandez’s head by submitting a “disrespectful” bid.
      Chelsea were negotiating over Fernandez’s whopping £106million buyout clause but saw their offer of cash plus players rejected by the Portuguese giants – who want the cash up front.
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      Fernandez is said to have informed Benfica that he wishes to leave the Stadio da Luz, much to the annoyance of manager Schmidt.
      And he has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea ahead of the move.

      The Blues submitted an offer worth £112m which was to be paid in three installments.
      But Benfica snubbed the bid, demanding his buyout clause be paid up front.
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      Schmidt said of Chelsea’s pursuit: “We don’t want to sell Enzo. There is a club who wants our player.
      “They know we don’t want to sell the player [and] they tried to get the player on their side and they know that they can only get this player when they pay the [release] clause.
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      “So it’s a very clear situation for what the club is doing who want to buy Enzo.
      “It’s disrespectful against all of us, against Benfica. And I cannot accept what they are doing.” More

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      Jack Butland hails ‘top class’ David de Gea and Tom Heaton after completing loan transfer to Man Utd

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      JACK BUTLAND is excited at the prospect of working with David De Gea and Tom Heaton after joining Manchester United on loan.The goalkeeper agreed to join the Red Devils for the remainder of the season after Martin Dubravka was recalled by Newcastle.
      Jack Butland has joined Manchester United on loan
      Butland is excited at the prospect of working with David De Gea and Tom Heaton
      And he is looking forward to working alongside “top class” keepers and helping United achieve their goals this season.
      He spoke to United’s media team after the move was confirmed and he revealed how proud he was to sign for the club.
      Butland said: “This is an amazing club and one that I am now proud to represent.
      “I’m really looking forward to working with an unbelievable goalkeeping group, supporting each other every day to create the best training and playing environment for the team.
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      “I’ve played against David De Gea and represented England alongside Tom Heaton; they are top-class keepers.
      “I am relishing the opportunity to compete alongside and support them as team-mates.
      “There is a lot that this group can achieve this season and I’m excited to play my part in helping everyone to reach these ambitions.”
      Ten Hag confirmed Butland’s arrival on Thursday and spoke of the importance of having three senior goalies in the squad.
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      The Dutchman said: “We have some young ones and they do well but we have so many games so you need three good goalies in training but also when problems are coming you need experience in goal to get what you are aiming for.
      “I’m really happy with David, it’s quite clear, he’s our No1, he’s a really good performer but there’s always something that can happen with David as well and you have to be prepared for that.
      “Last year I had a situation with Ajax where we had three goalies injured and you don’t want a position that you play for trophies and you have to put in a young keeper.
      “It can kill your season. That’s what you have to be prepared for.” More

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      Man City ‘are weighing up a transfer for Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy but face competition from PSG’

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly weighing up a move for Real Madrid ace Ferland Mendy.According to Sport, City consider Mendy as a transfer priority as they are still looking for a quality left-back.
      Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are believed to be targeting Real Madrid ace Ferland MendyCredit: Getty
      But the reigning Premier League champions are facing competition from Paris Saint-Germain, who also need to strengthen their defence.
      The France international is a key starter for Real manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      However, Los Blancos are not prioritising a new contract for the 27-year-old, whose deal runs out in 2025.
      And the Spanish champions are reportedly looking to sign Bayern Munich star left-back Alphonso Davies.
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      Therefore, the Madrid giants are open to listening to offers for Mendy.
      However, Real won’t consider any bid less than £44m, which is the amount they paid to sign him from Lyon in 2019.
      But Ancelotti’s side is not keen on selling to a direct Champions League rival.
      City manager Pep Guardiola has had to resort to playing right-back Joao Cancelo on the left.
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      PSG boss Christophe Galtier, on the other hand, has not been convinced by either Juan Bernat or Nuno Mendes.
      Real, though, are preparing for Mendy’s potential exit as they are also targeting Rayo Vallecano’s Fran Garcia and Girona’s Miguel Gutierrez along with Davies. More

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      Arsenal icon Thierry Henry ‘wants to return to management with Belgium despite deal being worth less than Martinez’s’

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      ARSENAL legend Thierry Henry wants to become the next Belgium manager… and is open to a pay cut, reports suggest.The Belgian national team is looking for its next manager after Roberto Martinez’s resignation following a disastrous 2022 World Cup campaign.
      Thierry Henry has been working as Belgium’s assistant managerCredit: Getty
      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry now wants to take over as Belgium managerCredit: The Mega Agency
      The Red Devils’ dwindling golden generation was knocked out of the group stages following some poor results and reports of backstage turmoil.
      According to HLN, assistant manager Henry wants to succeed Martinez and carry the national team out of its current slump.
      The legendary striker initially joined the team’s coaching staff in 2016 and helped then finish third in the 2018 World Cup.
      But the 45-year-old then pursued a management career of his own as he took over at Monaco but only lasted for three months.
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      The Frenchman then tried his luck in the MLS at Montreal Impact but left two years later as he wanted to be closer to his family in London.
      Despite his limited experience, Henry wants the top job in Belgium even though he is set for a lower salary.

      Martinez earned around €3million (£2.7m) per year, including bonuses.
      The same report from Belgium claims the ex-Everton boss’ replacement will “almost certainly” make even less.
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      That means the Arsenal record goalscorer would bag even less than what he has earned as a pundit at Sky Sports and CBS, who have paid him around €5m (£4.4m) per year.
      However, the ex-Barcelona star is not being deterred by that and has already informed the federation informally without officially applying.
      The likes of Romelu Lukaku and Toby Alderweireld are very positive about Henry but it is unknown how the rest of the core team feels about him.
      However, the France great inspires a lot of respect due to his successful playing career despite his previous coaching spells being short-lived. More