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      Timo Werner on verge of permanent RB Leipzig transfer return bringing flop Chelsea spell to an end

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      TIMO WERNER is on the verge of sealing a return to Red Bull Leipzig, according to reports.The 26-year-old’s miserable two-year spell at Chelsea is set to officially come to an end in the coming days.
      Timo Werner is set to re-join RB Leipzig on a permanent dealCredit: Getty
      A total agreement for him to head back to the Bundesliga for good has been reached, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      There are claimed to have been positive discussions over his return in recent days.
      The final details of the deal are now being discussed, but personal terms have already been agreed.
      Werner himself is believed to want to re-join the side for who he scored 90 goals in 156 games.
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      Romano reports that Werner agreed to terms with Leipzig a month ago.
      There had been suggestions Werner’s return to Germany would be a loan move, but the deal is expected to be a permanent one.
      Although the transfer fee currently remains unknown.
      Chelsea paid £47million to sign the German international back in 2020 after he scored 34 goals in 45 games in his final season with Leipzig.
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      But after struggling in the Premier League he is eager to leave Chelsea in order to play regular football.
      The misfiring forward failed to ever nail down a regular starting spot at Stamford Bridge, netting 23 goals in 89 games for the Blues.
      Chelsea have already shipped Romelu Lukaku off to Inter this summer, with Werner now set to follow him out of the door.
      Thomas Tuchel has added to his forward line with the signing of Raheem Sterling, who impressed in yesterday’s 1-0 win over Everton. More

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      Callum Hudson-Odoi tells Chelsea he wants to quit with Newcastle, Leicester and Southampton linked with transfer

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      CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI has told Chelsea he wants to quit the club, according to reports.The 21-year-old winger is keen to leave in order to play regular football.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi has told Chelsea he wants to leaveCredit: Getty
      And Hudson-Odoi’s agents have been given permission by Chelsea to negotiate him a move, according to Sky Sports.
      In Europe both Borussia Dortmund, who have previously been linked with the England ace, and Juventus are claimed to have shown an interest in taking Hudson-Odoi on loan.
      While in the Premier League Fabrizio Romano reports both Southampton and Leicester are keen on bringing Hudson-Odoi in on a temporary deal.
      The Saints are believed to have enquired about a move, while discussions with the Foxes have been ongoing for days.
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      Elsewhere Newcastle were linked with a swoop last month after being told by Everton that Anthony Gordon is not for sale.
      Hudson-Odoi is now expected to make a decision on his future in the next few days.
      The winger was not part of the Chelsea squad for yesterday’s 1-0 win at Everton.
      Hudson-Odoi travelled to Goodison Park with the team but did not make the bench for the match.
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      He spent much of last season on the sidelines with an Achilles injury.
      Now he is back fit, but competition for places at Chelsea mean he would likely struggle for first-team minutes.
      Raheem Sterling has added to a forward line this summer that already includes the likes of Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic, Armando Broja, Timo Werner, Hakim Ziyech and Mason Mount.
      Hudson-Odoi has been used at wing-back by boss Thomas Tuchel but will not start over Reece James.
      As a result the three-cap England international has asked to leave the club. More

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      Everton boss Frank Lampard targets £15m transfer swoop for Rennes powerhouse Serhou Guirassy

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      EVERTON boss Frank Lampard wants Rennes hitman Serhou Guirassy to give his side more attacking muscle.Lampard has tracked the powerful forward, 26, since he starred against his Chelsea team in the Champions League two years ago.
      Everton are lining up a move for Rennes striker Serhou GuirassyCredit: Getty
      Guirassy is available for around £15million and that may work for Everton.
      The Toffees want to agree a deal that also works within their budget. 
      They could buy Guirassy or take him on loan with a guaranteed purchase if he does well and they stay up.
      Rennes are open to the sale after lining up a replacement for Guirassy, who scored ten goals last term.
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      Everton are also interested in Strasbourg striker Ludovic Ajorque, whose style looks perfect for the Prem.
      But Wolves are making a more serious move for the 6ft 6in Ajorque.
      Wolves have opened with a low opening bid plus extras worth about £10m but will have to DOUBLE that number.
      Ajorque, 28, shone against Liverpool in a friendly last weekend and is priced around £18m.
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      But Wolves want him for less to cover for Raul Jimenez.
      His injury has increased pressure on Wolves to land a forward.
      However, Strasbourg hope to have an auction on their hands. More

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      West Ham looking to beat Jose Mourinho’s Roma to sign giant ex-Dortmund defender Dan-Axel Zagadou on free transfer

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      WEST HAM are keeping an eye on developments with giant French centre-half Dan-Axel Zagadou.The 6ft 5in former Borussia Dortmund star is a free agent after a couple of injury hit seasons in the Bundesliga.
      West Ham are ready to battle Roma for ex-Borussia Dortmund star Dan-Axel ZagadouCredit: Getty
      And he is currently talking to several clubs.
      Jose Mourinho’s Roma and Inter Milan have been looking into offering the 23-year-old a deal if they can sort out the salary.
      But Irons boss David Moyes, who is desperate for defensive reinforcements, is also interested. 
      And the Scot see Zagadou as a perfect squad man — but also an ideal replacement if Issa Diop, 25, leaves.
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      Diop is the subject of an offer from London rivals, and Premier League newboys, Fulham.
      Zagadou was a top-rated defender before a series of injury problems.
      He joined Dortmund from Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.
      And the centre-back ended up with four goals in 92 appearances.
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      Zagadou could slot straight into West Ham’s side following Nayef Aguerd’s ankle surgery last month.
      But Mourinho’s Roma are also a tempting prospect after completing exciting deals for Paulo Dybala and Gini Wijnaldum.
      The Special One also hopes to land Italy international Andrea Belotti, who was offered to West Ham before they signed Gianluca Scamacca. More

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      Erik ten Hag takes active role in Man Utd’s search for David de Gea’s back-up after Dean Henderson’s fiery exit

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      ERIK TEN HAG is taking an active role in Manchester United’s search for a new keeper.The club have spent weeks scouting for a No 2 to David de Gea. 
      Erik ten Hag is scouting a new keeper for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      United desperately need a new stopper after Dean Henderson joined Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Dean Henderson is on loan at Nottingham Forest so cover is needed.
      Keeper scout Tony Coton has options but insiders say boss Ten Hag has his own favourites, although they may be more expensive than the budget plan.
      The search has put Nathan Bishop’s loan move to Wycombe on hold and even stopped 36-year-old Tom Heaton going elsewhere for the season.
      But the Red Devils are sending highly-rated defender Charlie Wellens to Crewe on loan.
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      The 19-year-old, who is the son of Leyton Orient boss Richie, has been a regular for United at right-back or wing-back in their Under-23 side.
      Henderson this week fumed at “criminal” United for wasting a year of his career with false promises of the No 1 spot.
      The 25-year-old claimed he was promised the No 1 role ahead of David de Gea by ex-United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer last summer — but played just THREE games.
      And he admitted he never had any intention of sticking around under Ten Hag this term.
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      He said: “I turned so many good loans down last summer for that reason  and they wouldn’t let me go.
      “To waste 12 months was criminal really, at my age. I was fuming. It was so frustrating.”
       didn’t really want the manager to   see me in training because I knew he’d probably want to keep me. 
      “I told all the hierarchy: ‘I need to go and play football. I don’t want to be  playing second fiddle’.
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      “And it panned out so I was almost gone before the manager came in.”
      Henderson got off to a disappointing start at the at Forest as they suffered a 2-0 opening day defeat to Newcastle. More

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      Liverpool edge closer to sealing contract extension with Naby Keita as it will be cheaper than a transfer replacement

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      LIVERPOOL are close to sealing an extension with Naby Keita as he enters the final year of his contract.Keita has arguably been a very rare blemish on the Reds’ near-flawless record in the past few years.
      Liverpool are close to sealing an extension deal with Naby KeitaCredit: Getty
      Yet Kop money men are keen to keep the Guinea midfielder, 27, despite a mixed time at Anfield since his £52.75million moves from RB Leipzig in 2018.
      That is because it would cost a fortune to replace Keita in their squad and they would prefer to retain him even if he is not first choice.
      Keita could be talked into staying put if the terms are right after winning every major trophy with the Reds.
      He was ruled out of Liverpool’s shock opening day draw against Fulham through illness.
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      Keita saw pal Sadio Mane leave Anfield this summer for Bayern Munich as Jurgen Klopp shuffles his pack.
      Klopp splashed a fee rising to £85m on Benfica’s Darwin Nunez to replace Mane.
      And it is a move Liverpool legend Pepe Reina hailed as a game-changer heading into the new season.
      Reina said: “Darwin and Mane are two great players of a certain stature.
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      “Let’s find out what Darwin can bring to the squad with the help of his team-mates.
      “But this swap makes sense and it can be a great thing for the club.
      “Liverpool have a great variety of players but they needed someone who can hold up the ball and play one-two passes.
      “And thanks to Darwin they are perfect in attack.”
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      Crystal Palace keeper Jack Butland’s transfer hopes dashed as star needs operation on broken wrist

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      CRYSTAL PALACE keeper Jack Butland needs an operation on a broken hand.Butland picked up the injury against Manchester United in a friendly and is now likely to be out for three months.
      Butland broke his hand during a pre-season friendly against Man UtdCredit: Getty
      And that shatters any chance of a loan move in this transfer window.
      Blackpool keeper Chris Maxwell will look to move on after losing his place in the side.
      And Charlton have told out-of-favour stopper Craig MacGillivray that he can go.
      Butland was looking for a move away from Selhurst Park this summer.
      The England international played a part in Patrick Vieira’s squad at the end of last season, but he has now fallen out-of-favour following the arrival of Sam Johnstone.
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      Bournemouth were lining up to sign him at the start of the window, but their interest has cooled.
      Instead, The Cherries are preparing a bid for out-of-favour Barcelona goalkeeper Neto.
      Scott Parker is keen to add the Brazil international to his ranks to bring more experience to the squad for their return to the Premier League.
      Rangers are also known to be interested in signing Butland, as revealed by SunSport in May.
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      The future of 40-year-old back-up keeper Allan McGregor at Ibrox remains unclear, so a new addition could be required.
      Meanwhile, Vieira has strengthened his Crystal Palace squad in various positions on the pitch.
      Malcom Ebiowei, Cheick Doucoure and Chris Richards joined Johnstone in arriving at Selhurst Park this summer. More

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      Vincent Kompany’s Burnley considering making fresh transfer bid for £10m-rated Metz ace Boubakar Kouyate

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      BURNLEY may bid again for Boubakar Kouyate.Metz want £10million for the centre-back after the Clarets offered £2.5m plus extras.
      Burnley are keen on Metz defender Boubakar KouyateCredit: Getty
      Now they could bid £5m – plus a big sell-on clause.
      The 25-year-old impressed last season but couldn’t prevent Metz from going down from France’s top-flight.
      He made 30 appearances in Ligue 1 and also featured in Metz’s opening game of Ligue 2 this campaign.
      Burnley though are considering whether to lodge a fresh bid for his services.
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      Kouyate joined Metz in 2020 from fellow French side Troyes.
      The defender has been capped 12 times by Mali and would add steel to Vincent Kompany’s defence as he aims to guide the Clarets back to the Premier League at their first attempt.
      It’s been a busy summer at Turf Moor, with both incomings and outgoings in double digits.
      Maxwel Cornet was the latest to depart, joining West Ham in the week after the Londoners activated his £17.5m release clause.
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      But on the pitch Kompany has enjoyed a solid start to life as Burnley boss.
      His side kicked off the campaign with a 1-0 win away at Huddersfield on the opening day.
      That was followed up with a 1-1 draw to last season’s play-off semi-finalists Luton Town today. More