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      Brazilian wonderkid Endrick hints at sensational Man Utd transfer after copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal celebration

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      BRAZILIAN wonderkid Endrick has fuelled speculation about a transfer to Manchester United after copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration. The 16-year-old has shot to fame with Brazilian club Palmeiras following a meteoric rise through the club’s academy.
      Endrick has enjoyed an impressive start to his senior careerCredit: Getty
      The 16-year-old copied the celebration of Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo has adopted a new celebration this seasonCredit: Reuters
      This rise saw him score a whopping 165 goals in 169 games in youth level before signing a pro contract.
      And it seems his youth level days were no fluke, with the exciting prospect netting three goals and an assist in just 180 minutes of football.
      And following his latest goal – scored in the 4-0 win over Fortaleza – Endrick adopted the new celebration of footballing icon Ronaldo.
      Ronaldo has mixed it up in terms of his goal celebration this season.
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      The 37-year-old has moved away from his traditional “Siiiuuu” celebration where he jumps in the air and swings his arms back upon his landing.
      Instead, a far more tranquil approach has been used, with Ronaldo looking up to the sky with his eyes shut and clasping his hands together.
      With United not the only club monitoring Endrick, it will come as welcoming news that he could be open to a Man Utd transfer via following Ronaldo.
      His agent, Frederico Pena, rubbished rumours he was close to joining Real Madrid or Barcelona.
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      He said: “Every club in the world is interested in Endrick. All of them! Which is the most normal thing in the world. With his quality, his youth…
      “But none of them have made any proposal to us or Palmeiras to buy him.
      “He has to play for Palmeiras until he turns 18. Consequently, he’ll play at Palmeiras for at least 22 more months.
      “Endrick’s contract with Palmeiras runs until July 2025… He can only move abroad from Brazil from July 2024.
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      “No player under the age of 18 can move abroad. He can be sold, but he cannot be transferred.
      “In other words, a club comes here, they do a deal with Palmeiras. But he can’t leave. He has to stay at Palmeiras even though he’s already been sold.” More

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      AC Milan join Barcelona in transfer chase for Chelsea star Jorginho who could leave for FREE in summer

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      THE future for Jorginho is heating up after AC Milan reportedly entered the transfer race to sign him next summer.Chelsea star Jorginho is free to leave the club when if his contract is not renewed by next summer.
      Jorginho celebrates a man of the match award after Chelsea’s win over SalzburgCredit: PA
      Barcelona have been an interested party for some time now.
      However, despite Barcelona’s long-term interest in the Italian who has reportedly already made a transfer commitment to them, they are no longer the only ones with an interest.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, Serie A champions Milan are best-positioned alongside Barcelona to sign the 30-year-old.
      They report the two clubs have “taken the lead” and made “important moves” to push a deal through.
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      Barcelona want Jorginho as a replacement for legend Sergio Busquets, whose own contract is running out next summer as well.
      The pair play the same position and are both good on the ball, with the “Barcelona DNA” demanding technically proficient players.
      But Sport’s report indicates his next move could come down to the contract offered to him.
      In this sense, the Blaugrana are at an instant disadvantage due to their already soaring wage bill, their precarious finances, and the relatively low tax level in Italy.
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      Previous reports have suggested that Jorginho has already rejected a contract proposal from Chelsea due to wanting a package worth £150,000 per week.
      Jorginho has previous experience in Serie A, spending his entire career in Italy prior to his Chelsea move in 2018.
      Four of those years were spent at Napoli, with ex-boss Maurizio Sarri coaxing him into the Chelsea transfer. More

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      ‘Just get a pen’ – Gabriel Martinelli hands Arsenal HUGE contract boost with striker ready to snub transfer interest

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      GABRIEL MARTINELLI insists he “just needs to get a pen” to sign a new Arsenal contract – despite interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea.The Brazil winger is in talks over taking his current deal beyond 2024 and is “very happy” with the Premier League leaders.
      Brazilian star Gabriel Martinelli hopes to add to his three caps at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Martinelli insists he’d love to stay at the EmiratesCredit: Getty
      The Gunners want to build Mikel Arteta’s exciting team around starlets like Martinelli and Bukayo Saka, who are both 21.
      And they are confident both will agree huge new long-term contracts.
      Arsenal already have the option to extend Martinelli’s deal for two more years until 2026.
      But with Martinelli’s form attracting the attention of huge teams around Europe, they want to tie him down for good.
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      And he said: “I am very happy at Arsenal. I’ve said it many times.
      “This is my club. I love to be here, I love the city, I love the club. 
      “I love everything about Arsenal so I want to stay. I just need to get a pen.”
      The Gunners are likely to be much changed for Thursday night’s Europa League group finale at home to Zurich.
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      But they will still expect to confirm top place with victory over the bottom-placed Swiss side.
      Martinelli is keen to play as much as possible in all competitions – particularly as he, like his Arsenal team-mates is anxious to seal a place at Qatar.
      He said: “We talk about it a lot. Of course all of us want to be there in the squad and to play at the World Cup. 
      “All we can do is work hard here at Arsenal and try our best to be on the list.” More

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      Man Utd ‘seriously considering transfer move for Bayern Munich striker Eric Choupo-Moting to replace Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “seriously considering” a sensational swoop for former Stoke striker Eric Choupo-Moting, reports claim. The 33-year-old, now with Bayern Munich, could be the man to replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
      Manchester United are reportedly lining up a shock move for Eric Choupo-MotingCredit: Getty
      The Stoke flop could replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      French outlet Media Foot say Choupo-Moting has emerged as a shock target for the Red Devils.
      United boss Erik ten Hag is said to be a fan of his experience and versatility.
      He is out of contract at the end of the campaign, which could allow United to pounce for nothing.
      Bayern though are believed to be eager to tie Choupo-Moting down to fresh terms after his surprising form to start the campaign.

      The Bundesliga outfit are poised to kick off contract discussions with Choupo-Moting in the coming months, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      After flopping in the Premier League with Stoke Choupo-Moting earned a bizarre switch to Paris Saint-Germain, before moving on to Bayern.
      And while his scoring record in recent seasons is nowhere near the level of Ronaldo, Choupo-Moting has been a man reborn this term.
      The Cameroonian striker has netted an impressive eight goals in 13 games since the summer, providing a further three assists.
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      Ronaldo on the other hand has found the net just three times in all competitions during a frustrating season so far.
      The Portuguese ace continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford after asking to leave the club in the previous transfer window.
      Ronaldo sparked a huge row with Ten Hag when he refused to come off the bench against Tottenham last month.
      CR7 was banished from first team training, with SunSport exclusively revealing the Dutchman wants Ronaldo out of the club for good.
      Choupo-Moting scored just five goals in 32 games for StokeCredit: AFP or licensors More

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      How Andy Carroll could have been playing in the Champions League knockouts THIS season – but failed a medical

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      ANDY CARROLL could have played in the Champions League knockout rounds THIS season – but failed a medical. The striker, 33, was a free agent when his short-term contract with West Brom expired in the summer.
      Club Brugge rejected the chance to sign Andy Carroll, who rejoined Reading insteadCredit: Getty
      The Belgian side qualified for the Champions League knockout stagesCredit: AFP
      Club Brugge were willing to offer him a deal, but they pulled out when they were unconvinced by his “insufficient” medical test results.
      That blew Carroll’s chances of making his Champions League debut.
      Now the Belgian giants are heading into the knockout stages of the tournament for the first time since its rebrand in 1992.
      Brugge finished second in Group B behind Porto but ahead of Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid, who surprisingly ended up with the wooden spoon.
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      Carl Hoefkens’ side won their first three matches this season without conceding a goal – including 4-0 away at Porto – and added two further 0-0 draws to qualify.
      They did it all with two-goal hero Ferran Jutgla up front – instead of the former £35million Liverpool flop Carroll.
      When the Brugge deal fell through, Carroll rejoined Championship side Reading in September on a four-month contract – taking the No2 shirt.
      He has scored twice in eight appearances in the second tier – rather than competing at Europe’s top table.
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      Carroll has struggled with various injury issues throughout his career which have had a significant impact on his fitness levels.
      He has not made more than 20 league appearances in a season since 2015-16, when he was playing for West Ham.
      The former England international left his honeymoon in Mexico to hold talks with Brugge, but then had to resume his search for a new club.
      Carroll married reality TV star Billi Mucklow earlier this year before jetting across the world.
      However, just weeks before the pair were due to tie the knot he was pictured in bed with two women after a night of drinking on his stag do in Dubai.
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      The Sun revealed how Billi was left devastated, telling pals she was in “no mood” to get married.
      But the pair reconciled before the big ceremony in Hampshire.
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      Man Utd starlet Facundo Pellistri set for ‘imminent’ loan transfer exit after shock call up to Uruguay’s World Cup squad

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      MANCHESTER UNITED youngster Facundo Pellistri is set for an “imminent” loan move away from the club, according to his agent.The Uruguayan winger, 20, is yet to make a first team appearance for the club since joining from Penarol in 2020.
      Pellistri is eyeing a spot at the World Cup with UruguayCredit: AFP
      He has had two separate loan spells with Spanish outfit Deportivo Alaves, but returned to Old Trafford on both occasions due to a lack of opportunities.
      And now, with the expectation of making Uruguay’s World Cup squad, his agent Edgardo Lasalvia has claimed he will soon be loaned out once more.
      Speaking to ESPN Uruguay, he said: “I think with a good World Cup, as we think he is going to have, his departure [from United] is imminent.”
      Pellistri has made inroads into the Uruguay national team despite no senior appearances for Man Utd.
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      He has already been capped seven times by his country in 2022, a run which looks set to seal his spot in Qatar.
      Pellistri was linked with a loan move away from Old Trafford in the summer, but an injury prevented any deal from being completed.
      He is now fully fit once more, but is yet to feature in any of the club’s Premier League or Europa League matches.
      And a permanent move away from United could also be an option for the South American.
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      However, with three years left on his existing deal, the club hold the cards to his future and will only sell if they are happy to cash in.
      Erik ten Hag has a great deal of competition in his squad when it comes to the wide areas.
      The likes of Antony, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Anthony Elanga and Alejandro Garnacho are all currently ahead of Pellistri in the Dutchman’s plans. More

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      Chelsea launch £30m Leandro Trossard transfer move with Graham Potter looking to raid old club Brighton for winger

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      CHELSEA are reportedly interested in signing Brighton winger Leandro Trossard for £30million.The 27-year-old Belgian has made a sensational start to the season for the Seagulls.
      Trossard has made a superb start to the Premier League campaignCredit: Getty
      He has scored seven goals in 12 Premier League matches, with only Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Ivan Toney hitting the back of the net more.
      According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, his form has caught the attention of Chelsea who are keen to bring him to Stamford Bridge.
      Manager Graham Potter, who coached Trossard at Brighton before leaving for the Blues in September, is believed to want him as a wingback option.
      Chelsea have tried the likes of Raheem Sterling, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic on the flank of a five-man defence in recent weeks following the injury to Reece James.
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      And Trossard could be the perfect fit to play in that role as he was previously utilised there when Potter was at Brighton.
      His current contract expires in the summer, although the south-coast outfit do have the option of extending his deal for an extra year.

      But he is not expected to be as expensive as Marc Cucurella – who moved from Brighton to Chelsea for £62m in the summer.
      However, the Blues are not the only club thought to be interested in Trossard.
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      Newcastle are also said to be keen on the Belgian star – who joined Brighton from Genk back in 2019.
      He has played a total of 116 games for the Seagulls, contributing 25 goals and 13 assists.
      Trossard has also been capped 21 times for the Belgian national team, netting five times.
      Just three points currently separate Chelsea and Brighton in the Premier League table, with Potter’s men in sixth and Roberto De Zerbi’s side in eighth. More

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      Crystal Palace’s hopes of keeping Wilfried Zaha fading in huge transfer boost for Arsenal and Chelsea

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea’s interest Wilfried Zaha has been given a boost.That’s because he wants to wait and see where Crystal Palace finish before committing to a new deal.
      Arsenal and Chelsea target Wilfried Zaha is holding off on a new Crystal Palace deal… for nowCredit: Reuters
      Zaha is out of contract next summer and can begin talks with foreign clubs over a free transfer in January.
      There is interest closer to home too, with Arsenal and Chelsea both linked with the ex-Man United forward.
      As revealed by SunSport in September, Palace have already offered their star man a new contract.
      But Zaha, 29, is in no rush to agree anything.
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      In fact, the Ivory Coast international is happy to wait until the end of the campaign before sealing any new deal.
      Zaha currently earns £130,000-a-week at Palace.
      And a new deal would likely include a pay-rise, effectively tying Zaha down to Selhurst Park for the rest of his career.
      But Zaha is aware of interest in his services.
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      And he is personally keen to silence critics who claim he can’t cut it at the top after a dismal time at Man Utd in 2013.
      Zaha had his best-ever season last term, scoring 14 times in the Premier League.
      And he already has five goals this season under boss Patrick Vieira.
      It now remains to be seen where Zaha ends up as he contemplates his future.
      But speaking last month, Vieira admitted he is desperate for Palace’s star man to sign on.
      Vieira said: “Wilfried knows what the club think about him, and we know what he thinks about the club.
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      “There will be discussions taking place, but for myself and for the club what’s important is for him to play at this level and be consistent.
      “We will see what will happen. If he has a good day, the team will have a good day. He’s an important player on and off the field.” More