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      Chelsea told to include Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in transfer bid for Anthony Gordon by Everton

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      CHELSEA might have to sacrifice either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in a loan deal with Everton to get Anthony Gordon.The 21-year-old has told Everton he wants a move to Stamford Bridge, but the Toffees are so far refusing to sell.
      Anthony Gordon told Everton that he wants to move to Chelsea despite having three years left on his contract
      Everton want Conor Gallagher as part of a deal to take Gordon to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Chelsea saw a shock £45million bid rejected last week and are believed to be lining up an improved offer of up to £60m for the Goodison academy kid.
      But, according to talkSPORT, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel might need to sweeten the deal with player to finally get his man as the transfer window edges closer to an end.
      They report that the Merseyside club are ready to renegotiate as long as either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja are included in the deal.
      Toffees boss Frank Lampard is desperate to strengthen his squad after picking up just one point so far this season.
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      Midfielder Gallagher suffered a nightmare first Premier League start for Chelsea last weekend in the horror 3-0 loss to Leeds.
      The 22-year-old could be allowed to leave the club, but also has West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace in the race to sign him.
      The Irons are planning to place a loan bid to strengthen their forces after they lost their first three Prem matches to Man City, Nottingham Forest and Brighton.
      Striker Broja has only featured once, as a last-minute substitute, against Spurs this season after impressing on loan at Southampton last campaign.
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      Lampard is aware that Chelsea are after his wonderkid but admitted that he will not make it easy for them to sign him.
      After winning 1-0 to Fleetwood on Tuesday night in a Carabao Cup tie, he told talkSPORT: “He’s our player and the latest is the same as what I said after the game against Nottingham Forest – he’s our player and he’s got three years left on his contract.
      “We’re aware of the interest of Chelsea as the world is now.
      “This situation has to be right for Everton Football Club and for me as the coach of the team so we’re in the same position that we were a few days ago.”
      “We’ve had some players coming in and probably a couple of more players to come in for sure that we’re looking at.” More

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      Newcastle AGREE £63m transfer for Alexander Isak with Real Sociedad striker to become club’s record signing

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      NEWCASTLE have agreed a £63MILLION deal for Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak.The 22-year-old Swedish international has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the past.
      Alexander Isak looks set to join Newcastle for a club record feeCredit: Getty
      But Newcastle have now agreed a hefty £63m fee with Newcastle for the player.
      He has scored 44 goals in 132 appearances for the LaLiga outfit.
      The offer is thought to be an initial payment in the region of £59m, with a further £4m in add-ons.
      Sociedad will also receive 10 per cent of any future sale of Isak by Newcastle.
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      The deal smashes the North East oufit’s previous biggest transfer fee – which was £42m for Bruno Guimaraes.
      And it means Eddie Howe will have three recognised strikers to choose from up front in Isak, Callum Wilson and Chris Wood.
      Newcastle missed out on Hugo Ekitike earlier in the summer as he opted to choose Paris Saint-Germain.
      But they have now found one of Europe’s top young strikers instead.
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      It comes following an impressive start to the new Premier League season – with a win over Nottingham Forest followed up by draws against Brighton and Manchester City.
      Meanwhile, Isak’s final game for Sociedad looks set to have been their 4-1 defeat to Barcelona on Sunday evening.
      The Spanish side are keen to try and replace him in the final seven days of the transfer window – with Jon Karrikaburu currently their only fit forward. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Juan Mata stuck in limbo over Real Betis transfer as club face Barcelona-style salary sanctions

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      JUAN MATA’S hopes of joining Real Betis have hit the skids due to the LaLiga club’s salary sanctions.Mata, 34, has been a free agent since leaving Manchester United this summer.
      Real Betis may be unable to complete the signing of Juan Mata as they need to balance the books before bringing in new facesCredit: Reuters
      The midfielder has been swamped with interest from teams in the MLS since his United exit.
      But he’s not interested in a move Stateside, and a switch to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal doesn’t excite Mata either.
      However, Mata’s agreed terms with Betis, but the club have had to pause their pursuit of the Spaniard due to economic restrictions implemented by La Liga chiefs, according to Ondacero.
      The Spanish outfit still need to register five players compiled of Luiz Henrique, Joaquín, William Jose, Guardado and Claudio Bravo, before bringing in Mata.
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      But they’ll need to offload a few stars in order to register the aforementioned bunch, the report adds.
      Betis’ economic woes are the reason why they also cooled their interest in Arsenal ace Hector Bellerin.
      And their dire situation is set to cost them Mata also, as the report claims his agents are beginning to look elsewhere.
      It’s the same plight that Betis’ La Liga counterparts Barca are going through at the moment.
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      The Blaugrana are yet to register new recruit Jules Kounde due to strict LaLiga financial rules.
      And they’ve reportedly got ten days to balance the books before the defender can leave for free before kicking a ball in a Barca shirt. More

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      How Everton could line up after transfer window with no Dele Alli or Anthony Gordon but three new signings

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      FRANK LAMPARD’S Everton side could boast a very different look after the transfer window.The Toffees have endured a rough start to the new Premier League campaign with two defeats and a draw so far.
      Frank Lampard has a tough task keeping Everton in the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters

      Miguel Almiron has finally hit some decent form at NewcastleCredit: Getty
      That sees the Merseysiders, who only narrowly avoided the drop last term, sit 17th – above the relegation zone because they have scored one more than Wolves.
      Things have not been helped by the injury to main striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin leaving Lampard short of strikers.
      So now the Goodison club are desperately scrambling to secure some business in the closing days of the summer – with the window closing on September 1.
      In order to fund new deals, the sale of Anthony Gordon to Chelsea could prove key.
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      The Blues are set to go in with yet another bid – thought to be around £60million – for the winger, who has told his boyhood club he wants to leave.
      Also heading through the exit door is Dele Alli.
      The former Spurs man has failed to get his career reignited in the north-west and a move to Turkey with Besiktas looks set to get over the line.
      That would free up space and cash for Everton to bolster their squad.
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      Newcastle ace Miguel Almiron is said to be near the top of the Toffees’ wishlist.
      The Toon could be tempted to sell the former club-record signing for the right place as the Paraguayan has struggled to light up St James’ as many hoped following his £20m 2019 arrival from Atalanta United.
      Almiron, 28, could play as one of the wide players in the attack of Lampard’s 4-3-3 with Joao Pedro on the other side.
      The Watford ace has been linked with Newcastle throughout the window.
      However, a deal is yet to be done between the two clubs and Everton could hijack the move in their pursuit of a forward.
      Pedro, 20, can play out wide or through the middle as the central striker.
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      However, the No9 spot could be filled by Armando Broja, 20, in Calvert-Lewin’s absence.
      It is thought Everton will try and negotiate a player-plus-cash transfer with Chelsea for Gordon.
      And out-of-favour striker Broja – who excelled at Southampton last season – could be a suitable option.
      Another name linked with being included in the Gordon deal is Conor Gallagher.
      However, Thomas Tuchel has used the 22-year-old midfielder in all three games already this season so could be tempted to keep him – although there is also interest from West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
      Almiron and Pedro could displace in-form Demarai Gray and new-boy Dwight McNeil out wide with Broja preferred to Salomon Rondon.
      Alex Iwobi has been a standout player for Everton of late and is sure to keep his place in midfield, even with the possible arrival of Gallagher.
      Should the Chelsea star not join, though, big-money signing Amadou Onana will be hopeful of nailing down a starting spot soon.
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      The wing-backs, Nathan Patterson and Vitaliy Mykolenko, are safe – as is goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
      The new back three is currently Mason Holgate, Conor Coady and James Tarkowski and could remain that way for the foreseeable future, especially with Ben Godfrey’s long-term absence.
      Anthony Gordon could leave for Chelsea in a £60m transferCredit: Getty
      Everton may land Armando Broja as part of the Gordon dealCredit: Getty
      Conor Gallagher is another player who could be used insteadCredit: Getty
      Joao Pedro is a target for Newcastle but Everton have joined the raceCredit: PA More

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      Brian Brobbey reveals text from Erik ten Hag after snubbing Man Utd transfer to join Ajax from RB Leipzig

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      Ajax star Brian Brobbey has revealed how he snubbed former boss Erik ten Hag’s bid to lure him to Manchester United.The Dutch striker helped Ten Hag’s side win the Eredivisie title in May after rejoining them on loan from RB Leipzig.
      Ajax ace Brian Brobbey has revealed he snubbed Erik ten Hag’s plea to join Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag and Brobbey lifted the Eredivisie together with Ajax last seasonCredit: Getty
      Ajax re-signed Amsterdam-born Brobbey in a £13million deal last month.
      The 20-year-old previously came through his hometown club’s academy.
      Brobbey has now said he refused the chance to become part of Ten Hag’s Old Trafford rebuilding plans during the summer.
      The frontman said: “I wanted to return to Ajax at all costs. Erik wanted to work with me at Manchester United.
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      “He messaged me to ask if I was open to the idea.
      “But I politely replied to say ‘thanks, but no thanks.’ I wanted to go back to Ajax.
      “I have friends at the club, and their style of play suits me, so it’s not yet the end of the story for me with them.
      “I still have to fully make my name as a striker for Ajax’s first team.
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      “That is how I felt in the second half of last season, when I was here on loan.
      “After it ended I truly felt I absolutely had to come back.”
      Ten Hag is still looking to sign a striker before the deadline, with a lack of options forcing him to play midfielder Christian Eriksen as a false nine in the opening game of the season. More

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      PSV admit that Cody Gakpo’s ‘departure cannot be prevented’ as Man United hold ‘serious plans for him’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED remain determined to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven, who prepare to face Rangers in the Champions League clash tonight.The Red Devils have been targeting the winger and as well as Ajax star Antony throughout the summer.
      The Champions League fixture against Rangers might be Cody Gakpo’s last appearance for PSV as he edges closer to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      And De Telegraaf report that the Champions League tie might be the last time fans see Gakpo wearing the PSV colours as United have “serious plans” for him.
      United aim to “cement their interest” in the youngster who is keen to play under the wing of fellow Dutch manager Erik Ten Hag.
      PSV have been holding the ropes in the transfer, demanding a fee of £42million with United reluctant to go over £34m.
      But the Dutch side have now realised that Gakpo’s “departure cannot be prevented.”
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      Especially if they fail to beat Rangers and miss out on the Champions League group stages.
      Gakpo has been on United’s radar all summer after an incredible 2021/22 season with PSV in which he scored 12 goals and registered 13 assists in 27 Eredivisie appearances.
      And he has shot up Ten Hag’s wishlist amid frustrations over the pursuit of Brazilian star Antony.
      United had a £67.5m bid rejected for the attacker last week as Ajax insist their prized asset it for sale.
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      He is now on strike as he tries to force the Dutch champions to do business.
      It is unclear whether United will still seek to bring in Gakpo if Antony become available.
      Ten Hag admitted at the start of the transfer window that United are walking a “financial tightrope” after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
      They splashed £70m on Real Madrid star Casemiro last week and unveiled him before the statement 2-1 win over Liverpool.
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      And Ten Hag has also brought in Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez this summer.
      While they club remain keen to finally complete a deal for Frenkie de Jong. More

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      Lionel Messi can break Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League record this season and Man Utd ace can’t do anything about it

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO won’t be able to stop rival Lionel Messi breaking his phenomenal Champions League record this season.Ronaldo tops the all-time goal scorer chart in the competition with 141 goals in 185 games.
      Messi can overtake Ronaldo as the Champions League all-time top scorer as the Man United ace won’t feature in the competition unless he leaves Old TraffordCredit: AFP
      The 37-year-old has racked up the sensational tally across two spells at Man United, plus stints at Porto, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
      But Messi is hot on Ronaldo’s heels with 125 goals in 156 appearances in the competition.
      Just 15 goals stand between the football gods – and Messi has the perfect opportunity to close the gap this season as Ronaldo won’t be participating in the Champions League as it stands.
      Ron’s current team United failed to qualify for the tournament last season – leaving Messi to run riot with Paris Saint-Germain.
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      The Argentine will have 13 games to usurp Ronaldo’s record if PSG reach the final.
      Although the Parisians only managed to reach the last 16 in the previous campaign with Messi contributing five goals along the way.

      But Ronaldo can throw a spanner in the works if he gets to leave United this summer.
      The Portugal legend has made it clear that he wants to leave Old Trafford to play in the Champions League.
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      However, finding a new club has proved difficult for Ronaldo as no club seem to be interested in taking him on.
      Borussia Dortmund were the latest club linked with the attacker – but they’ve since denied the rumours.
      On top of that, United boss Erik ten Hag insists that Ron is still a key part of his squad despite dropping him for the club’s win over Liverpool. More

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      Wesley Fofana forced to train with Leicester U23s after he is banished from first-team amid Chelsea transfer bids

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      LEICESTER defender Wesley Fofana has been forced to train with the Under-23s after he failed to turn up to training one day last week.His manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed that he has been banished from the first-team amid the player wanting to leave for Chelsea.
      Wesley Fofana wants to leave Leicester with Chelsea desperate to sign himCredit: Getty
      Brendan Rodgers has punished Fofana for his lack of commitment amid the ongoing sagaCredit: Getty
      SunSport can exclusively reveal that the Blues are now pulling out of the deal after seeing a third bid of £70million rejected.
      Leicester are holding out for a reported £85million.
      Rodgers said: “There was an offer gone in and its been rejected.”
      He also confirmed the 21-year-old has not been in the right frame of mind to play after missing the last two games: “He’s training with the under-23s so he can get his football fitness and keep working.
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      “It’s so important at this stage to control any sort of distractions that may be there.
      “He’s a good kid, it’s just been a really challenging situation for him.
      “I’ve had it a number of times in my career where there’s players who can deal with it, cope with it, get on, want to help their teammates. There’s others that just can’t deal with with the distraction.
      “You need the full commitment from your players. These guys get well paid. The very least you can do is turn up. And if you don’t, with all due respect, you cant then just think you can walk into our group.
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      “Of course, if it [Fofana leaving] happens, the sooner the better, because it might allow us to do some work [in the transfer window].”
      Fofana was not part of the Foxes’ squad that lost to Southampton 2-1 at the weekend.
      He was also pictured not celebrating when Leicester scored.
      He has since also missed out on the Carabao Cup penalty win against Stockport.
      With Chelsea refusing to up their bid it remains to be seen whether the Frenchman will resume playing again.
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      Thomas Tuchel’s side could turn their attention to Brighton’s Adam Wesbter, according to reports.
      As for Leicester, they have made just one signing this summer in back-up goalkeeper Alex Smithies. More