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      Patrick Vieira to find out Crystal Palace transfer budget as US owners Textor, Harris and Blitzer hold London meeting

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      CRYSTAL PALACE chiefs are to have an American summit to sort out Patrick Vieira’s signing plans.Palace supremos John Textor, Josh Harris and David Blitzer are due to meet up with the London-based chiefs to discuss the budget.
      Patrick Vieira wants to bolster his Palace squadCredit: Reuters
      John Textor makes up one of three major shareholders in Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      David Blitzer owns stakes in a number of major US sport teamsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Vieira wants two or three players to strengthen a thin squad but does not know what there is available to spend.
      Textor is struggling to close a deal for Lyon and has money to throw at Palace, while Harris, who was interested in Chelsea, needs to state his commitment to Palace.
      It could turn into a key summit.
      Chairman Steve Parish is caught in the middle and he is also keen to see cash spent.
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      Palace brought in four new faces in the summer to further the progress on Crystal Palace’s rebuild project.
      Cheick Doucoure from Lens and Chris Richards from Bayern Munich saw The Eagles splash £30million.
      Meanwhile, some savvy business further down the football league saw them recruit goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and winger Malcolm Ebiowei for free.
      SunSport exclusively revealed the latter even rejected a transfer to Manchester United in favour of moving to Palace in the summer.
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      The South London outfit currently comfortably in mid table having won five, lost five and drawn four.
      In his first season at the club Vieira guided the team to an impressive 12th place Premier League finish – the club’s best position since 2018/19. More

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      Barcelona ‘to sell Hector Bellerin after just SIX MONTHS with ex-Arsenal ace set for transfer away from boyhood club’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly preparing to sell full-back Hector Bellerin after just SIX MONTHS at the Nou Camp.The 27-year-old joined the Catalan giants in the summer after seeing his Arsenal contract ripped up.
      Bellerin is set to be moved on by Barcelona in JanuaryCredit: AP
      But he has started just three games in all competitions as we head into the World Cup break.
      And according to AS, Barcelona are already keen to move him on in the January window.
      Xavi missed out on right-backs Cesar Azplicueta, Juan Foyth and Thomas Meunier ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
      As a result, he eventually landed on agreeing a one-year deal for Bellerin as a low-cost solution.
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      However, his poor displays are set to see him booted out just six months after signing for his boyhood club.
      Bellerin made 239 appearances for Arsenal, winning the the FA Cup in 2015, 2017 and 2020.
      He has also received four caps for the Spain national team.
      Roma have been linked with a move for the Spaniard – who spent last season on loan at Real Betis.
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      Jose Mourinho’s men are keen to sell current right-back Rick Karsdorp.
      And if they are able to offload the Dutch defender then Bellerin is being looked at as an ideal replacement.
      They were previously monitoring Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot, but they gave up on him when he returned to the fold under Erik ten Hag. More

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      ‘I see myself at Barcelona for a long time… hopefully 10 YEARS’ – Frenkie de Jong deals Man Utd huge transfer blow

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      BARCELONA star Frenkie de Jong has dealt Manchester United a major transfer blow after expressing how happy he is at the club. Man Utd were desperate to bring De Jong to Old Trafford in the summer but a move did not materialise.
      Frenkie De Jong has again tried to put to bed specualtion he will join Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman was supposedly being forced out the club but he decided to stay at Barca and he has now said he sees his long-term future there.
      De Jong told De Telegraaf: “I am very happy in Barcelona. When I play it’s great and in terms of living here life is perfect.
      “I see myself at Barcelona for as long as possible. I personally hope for another eight or ten years.”
      The 25-year-old has fallen out of favour at Barcelona this season starting just two of their six Champions League group games but despite previous reports, he is not unhappy at manager Xavi.
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      De Jong said: “I never got the feeling that Xavi was against me. To the media he said that he was happy with me but that there’s also the financial part of the club.
      “I really don’t put the blame on Xavi.”
      This is not the first time De Jong has tried to shut down rumours about him leaving the Nou Camp.
      He had previously said: “I always wanted to stay at Barcelona and this is why I always remained calm in the summer.”
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      Reports suggest that Man Utd were hoping to go back in for De Jong in January and battle Chelsea for his signature but the player is maintaining his stance from the summer of not wanting to go.
      However, Barca could be forced into selling him due to their ongoing financial difficulties that even led to De Jong accepting a wage cut.
      If he does stay at the Catalan giants he could feature against Man Utd in the Europa League next year. More

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      Newcastle keen on free transfer for France star Marcus Thuram as Eddie Howe considers January talks

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      NEWCASTLE may bid for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram in January.Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs are also keen on the son of France legend Lilian.
      Thuram’s impressive form has seen him make France’s World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Thuram, 25, has 13 goals in 17 games this term and is in Les Bleus’ World Cup squad.
      His contract is due to expire in the summer and it means he is free to talk to clubs outside Germany from January.
      Newcastle’s Saudi owners are happy to back Eddie Howe’s surprise crack at the Premier League’s top four and have the cash to launch a big bid.
      Another player Newcastle are reportedly in talks to sign is Argentine wonderkid Maximo Perrone.
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      The Velez midfielder has impressed this season in the defensive midfield role and has been the bright spark for the 26th-placed side in the Primera Division.
      The 19-year-old’s good form has attracted the interest of Newcastle, who have opened negotiations over a £12million deal with his club, according to Argentine outlet Diario Popular.
      The report suggests that the midfielder has a clause in his contract worth £7.8m, but an agreement between the club and player not to increase it means Newcastle will have to negotiate a higher fee.
      This agreement has likely come into place as Perrone’s contract with Velez is set to expire at the end of 2023.
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      Despite only playing 33 games in the top division in Argentina, he is very highly rated, as Newcastle are believed to be willing to match the £12m demands.
      Perrone could therefore become the latest young Argentine talent to make his way to England.
      And Toon fans will be hoping any new signings can help maintain their Champions League push. More

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      Chelsea scouting England World Cup 2022 star Jordan Pickford for shock transfer as Kepa and Edouard Mendy replacement

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      CHELSEA will watch Jordan Pickford at the World Cup as Todd Boehly looks for a new keeper.England’s No 1 has been put firmly on boss Graham Potter’s radar as an alternative to Brighton’s Spanish star Robert Sanchez.
      Chelsea are considering a swoop for England goalkeeper Jordan PickfordCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Blues are keen to bring in a first choice keeper as Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy have yet to convince the new regime.
      Pickford has excelled at international level.
      That is despite the odd bad moment for Everton.
      And he will be hoping to enjoy more success for the Three Lions at the World Cup.
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      Sanchez is a Potter favourite — but Brighton will want a huge fee.
      The Toffees could sell Pickford, 28, to balance their books and lose a big wage.

      He is in contract talks at Goodison — and happy to stay.
      But a pay rise and the chance to play at the top end of the Premier League and in Europe would appeal.
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      Chelsea will see how he copes with the pressure in Qatar.
      Pickford is set to start England’s World Cup opener against Iran on Monday. More

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      Man Utd starlet Alejandro Garnacho set for TENFOLD salary increase as Argentine is offered £50k-a-week new deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED wonder boy Alejandro Garnacho is in line for a TENFOLD pay hike.United plan to tear up his terms and rocket his salary to £50,000 a week, with incremental rises.
      Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho is set for a bumper pay riseCredit: AP
      They also want to add another three years to a deal for the 18-year-old winger that already  runs until 2024.
      His stunning breakthrough season has not gone unnoticed by both Real Madrid and Barcelona in Spain.
      And manager Erik ten Hag is determined to end any hopes they have of tempting him back to the land of his birth with the hugely improved contract.
      Garnacho currently earns about £5,000 including bonuses — yet that is set to soar after the most sensational start to life as a first-team player.
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      Old Trafford chiefs have been talking to the player’s representatives since late summer as they were keen to box off his future even before his headline-grabbing performances.
      The club have always been quick to reward their young stars and Garnacho’s elevated first-team status means they are even more adamant to send the message that he is going nowhere.
      The teenager’s stunning introduction has just earned him the supporters’ Player of the Month award with more than two-thirds of the vote.
      Garnacho came through the ranks at Atletico Madrid before United snapped him up for just £420,000 in June 2021.
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      Over the past month he has scored a Europa League winner at Real Sociedad and a late goal at Fulham a week ago.
      The Madrid-born winger played three times for Spain’s Under-18s before switching to Argentina — the country where his mother is from — in March.
      He has scored four goals in five appearances for Argentina’s Under-20s, but narrowly missed out on a place in their squad for Qatar. More

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      Ex-Chelsea ace Billy Gilmour open to loan transfer to Europe after failing to earn game time at Brighton

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      BILLY GILMOUR is open to moving to a European club on loan after struggling for action since joining Brighton.The ex-Chelsea youngster was sold to the Seagulls in the summer for a fee of around £9million.
      Billy Gilmour is ready to leave Brighton on loan and head abroadCredit: Getty
      But he has failed to establish himself in the team and he is still waiting for his first league start.
      Gilmour, 21, was signed by ex-boss Graham Potter and has played just five times since his arrival on the south coast.
      Brighton chief Paul Barber admitted that Potter’s exit was not ideal for Gilmour as he was a player he wanted to bring into the team slowly and new manager Roberto De Zerbi appears less keen.
      SunSport exclusively revealed he only joined Brighton to work with Potter as he suited his tactics.
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      The Scot could therefore leave the club in January on loan.
      He is open to moving away from the Premier League for regular game time and the midfielder would even consider a move to another country.
      Gilmour had a tough time on loan at Norwich last season as the club were relegated but he did play 28 times.
      He recently opened up admitting abuse stopped his family coming to matches at Carrow Road.
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      Moving across the continent could see him rejuvenate his career after it has stagnated in recent seasons amid big potential.
      Gilmour, for now, will be hoping to force his way into the Brighton starting XI – they are back in action after the World Cup break against Charlton in the Carabao Cup.
      Which could be good news for Gilmour as he started in the last round versus Arsenal. More

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      Everton keen to sell flop Michael Keane to Nottingham Forest, but will have to settle for just £15m transfer fee

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      EVERTON want to offload England defender Michael Keane — and hope Nottingham Forest make a big offer.Keane is out of favour under Frank Lampard and the Toffees plan to cash in on the 29-year-old ex-Burnley centre-back.
      Keane has not been a success since joining EvertonCredit: Getty
      Forest have money to spend and want to boost their survival battle.
      But Steve Cooper will explore other options first and Everton may have to settle for a fee around £15million at best.
      Forest signed a remarkable 22 players in the summer window after returning to the Premier League for the first time since 1999.
      But they still suffered a dreadful start to the season, picking up just six points in their opening 11 matches.
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      However, just before the World Cup break, Cooper’s men began to find some form.
      They took seven points from the four league games before the mid-season pause, including wins over Liverpool and Crystal Palace.
      It leaves them in 18th place, one point adrift of safety.
      Forest also booked their place in the last 16 of the Carabao Cup with an impressive 2-0 win over Tottenham.
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      But Cooper knows has been keeping things in perspective.
      Speaking after the win over Palace, he told BBC Sport: “We know we’ve got a lot of work to do – whatever happened today the league position wasn’t going to look great.
      “But at least we’re making positive steps, at least we’re picking up points.
      “It’s been a really, really tough couple of months, we’ve had to do something that no team or manager or coaching staff has had to do before with the amount of players that have come in.
      “Every time we’ve had a tough moment, we’ve responded with a performance or result so that’s reassuring. Days like today help belief grow and we’ve got to build on that.” More