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      Dele Alli hits new low as Besiktas boss publicly slams ‘below expectations’ performances on loan transfer from Everton

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      DELE ALLI has been publicly slammed by his manager at Besiktas after a string of poor performances. After an initially bright start in Turkey, Alli has failed to score or notch an assist in any of his last five games.
      Dele Alli has been slammed for his poor performances for BesiktasCredit: Getty
      Alli has been subbed off in every game he has played in TurkeyCredit: Getty
      And his performances have seen him substituted in every single one, with the most recent game seeing him hooked at half-time.
      Manager Senol Gunes made his thoughts on Alli’s form very transparent.
      He said: “I couldn’t affect the players [yet], now I can easily touch them, but we haven’t touched Dele Alli yet.
      “Let’s not discuss Dele Alli as a player, but he is below expectations in terms of efficiency.”
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      Alli moved to Besiktas on loan from Everton in the summer in the hopes of reigniting his career.
      The former England international has seen his career trajectory fall off the face of the Earth in the last few years.
      He first struggled towards the end of Mauricio Pochettino’s reign at Tottenham, before being found wanting for both game time and form under the Argentine’s successors.
      He then sealed a free transfer to Everton in January 2022 – though performance-related bonuses could have seen it rise all the way up to £40million.
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      However, he failed to impress Toffees coach Frank Lampard and he was shipped out on loan to Besiktas in the hopes of sparking his career back into life.
      And for Alli’s sake, hopefully the recent criticism lights a fire under him which can help him get back to the standards which saw him tipped as a star for the future.
      If the 26-year-old can find some form and inspire his club back into Europe it may convince them to trigger the £6m purchase clause built into the loan deal. More

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      Man Utd want Norwich’s Max Aarons in shock January transfer swoop to rival Diogo Dalot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are weighing up a January move for Norwich’s Max Aarons.Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag is keen to bring in another right-back to rival Diogo Dalot with Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s Old Trafford future in doubt.
      Max Aarons is wanted by Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Diogo Dalot has become United’s first choice right-back under Erik ten HagCredit: AFP
      United have been long-term admirers of Aarons and were one of eight clubs who scouted the 22-year-old at England Under-21s victory over Germany at Bramall Lane in September.
      Aarons, valued at £10million by Norwich, is one option in the frame with Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong also understood to be under consideration.
      Ten Hag hailed first-choice Dalot’s improvement after the Portugal right-back produced an impressive display in the 1-0 Premier League victory over West Ham on Sunday.
      But the Dutchman also sent a clear message that he wants to bolster the competition in his squad with out-of-favour Wan-Bissaka playing just four minutes for United in all competitions this season.
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      Ten Hag said: “We need two good full-backs [on the left and the right] because we have a lot of games to come.”
      Highly-rated Aarons has made 19 appearances for fifth-placed Championship outfit Norwich this season.
      The Canaries rejected a loan bid with an option to buy from Borussia Monchengladbach for Aarons in August with ex-Norwich boss Daniel Farke keen to be reunited with him in Germany.
      The Carrow Road club also snubbed loan offers from Serie A duo Atalanta and Monza.
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      Everton, Wolfsburg and Marseille all enquired about him in the summer before – he has less than two years left on his contract.
      In the past, Euro giants Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Roma have all monitored his progress. More

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      Arsenal consider Facundo Torres transfer bid after being alerted to Orlando City star by scout who spotted Neymar

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      ARSENAL are considering making a bid for Orlando City star Facundo Torres, according to reports.The 22-year-old has impressed in the MLS this season and the Gunners have been made aware of him by scout Toni Lima.
      Facundo Torres is being monitored by ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Neymar was spotted by Toni Lima when at SantosCredit: Getty
      Lima has been credited with recommending Neymar to Barcelona and Coutinho to Inter Milan when both were playing in their homeland of Brazil.
      The Evening Standard report that Torres could be signed to provide competition for Bukayo Saka.
      Torres joined Orlando from Penarol in his native Uruguay for around £7.75million in January.
      Since touching down in the United States the 22-year-old has scored 14 goals and registered ten assists in 40 league matches.
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      He helped the Florida based side win the US Open Cup, the domestic cup competition, netting four times on their way to glory.
      He also featured in a pre-season friendly versus the Gunners over the summer.
      Before Torres left Penarol he won the Uruguayan league title with them in 2021.
      The winger is capable of playing on either flank and just off the striker with his versatility making him an attractive option for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
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      The Spaniard is rumoured to be desperate to bring in an extra winger in the January transfer window – with the club reportedly targeting Shakhtar Donestk ace Mykhaylo Mudryk.
      Arsenal have also reportedly showed an interest in Wolves’ Pedro Neto and PSV’s Cody Gakpo in the past.
      With the North London side sitting top of the table and going strong in the Europa League the board will back any spending Arteta may want to do – a SunSport exclusive revealed.
      If Torres does arrive at the Emirates he will be in battle with the likes of Reiss Nelson and Marquinhos who hope to get minutes if Saka or Gabriel Martinelli aren’t playing. More

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      Brighton set to launch transfer bid for Mykola Matviyenko in January with Shakhtar Donetsk talks underway

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      BRIGHTON are reportedly interested in signing Shakhtar Donetsk defender Mykola Matviyenko in the January transfer window.The 26-year-old, who can play as a centre-half or left-back, was linked with a move to Arsenal back in 2020 before they brought in Pablo Mari.
      Matviyenko has been linked with a move to England for several yearsCredit: Getty
      But now it is Brighton who are keen to bring him to the Premier League following the appointment of manager Roberto De Zerbi.
      The Italian head coach, 43, worked with Matviyenko during his one season with Shakhtar.
      And according to The Athletic, he is now hoping to link up with him once more on the south coast.
      It is thought Ukrainian international Matviyenko would set Brighton back around £17.2million.
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      But given they raked in £62m for the sale of Marc Cucurella to Chelsea during the summer, it is understood they have the funds to reinvest into the team.
      Matviyenko has played 144 times for Shakhtar and won two league titles.
      He has also received 54 caps from the Ukraine national team and was a part of the side which reached the quarter-finals of last year’s European Championships.
      Things are said to be in the early stages when it comes to Brighton’s move for Matviyenko – with negotiations yet to take place.
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      But De Zerbi will undoubtedly want to begin to mould the squad around his ideas as the Seagulls look to move on from Graham Potter.
      Brighton secured their first win under their new manager on Saturday afternoon as they thrashed Potter’s new side Chelsea 4-1 at the Amex Stadium.
      The result takes them back up to eighth in the table, with Premier League games against Wolves and Aston Villa before the break for the World Cup. More

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      Arsenal send scouts to watch Brazil and Palmeiras midfield youngster Danilo ahead of January transfer swoop

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      ARSENAL reportedly sent scouts to watch Palmeiras and Brazil midfielder Danilo last week.The Gunners are thought to be interested in signing the 21-year-old youngster in January, with SunSport confirming recently that Mikel Arteta is set to splash £50million in the mid-season window.
      Danilo is being heavily linked with a move to the EmiratesCredit: Getty
      And, according to journalist Ekrem Konur, they stepped up their pursuit of the international by having club representatives monitor him during Palmeiras’ 3-1 win over Athletico Paranaense.
      However, it did not go as Danilo or the Arsenal scouts would have planned as the holding midfielder was substituted at half-time.
      The Brazilian international made way for Gabriel Menino – a change which turned the game.
      Danilo’s departure came with Palmeiras 1-0 down, before they went on to win the game 3-1.
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      As a result, it was not the most glowing of lights for Arsenal to see Danilo in.
      However, it is believed they remain keen and could try to prize him away in January for a fee of around £26m.
      Arsenal have a reputation for signing Brazilian talent for a cut-price, with Gabriel Martinelli arriving for £6m in 2019 and Marquinhos for £3m this summer.
      But that will be a difficult task given he is a key player in Palmeiras’ squad and has a contract which runs until 2026.
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      He has made 137 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals.
      And his performances have seen him catch the eye of Brazil manager Tite – who called him up to the national team earlier this year.
      But he is yet to receive his first cap so a place in their World Cup squad is still uncertain.
      That could prove to be good news for Arsenal as a move to Europe is something reports suggest could help with his hopes of going to Qatar.
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      The Brazilian season also concludes before the World Cup, making it an opportune time for Danilo to move.
      As well as Danilo, Arsenal are also reportedly interested in Shakhtar Donetsk’s young Ukrainian international Mykhaylo Mudryk and Villarreal’s exciting 20-year-old winger Yeremy. More

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      Franck Kessie’s agent slams ‘fake news’ linking ‘unhappy’ Man Utd target with exit six months after Barcelona transfer

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      FRANCK KESSIE’S agent has slammed rumours linking the midfielder with a move away from Barcelona as “fake news”.The 25-year-old joined Barca on a free transfer in the summer.
      Franck Kessie has started just two league games for BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Kessie joined Barcelona as a free agent in JulyCredit: Getty
      But he has started just twice in La Liga since arriving at the Nou Camp.
      Reports in Italy have even linked Kessie with a quick exit from Barcelona as soon as January, with former club AC Milan claimed to be keen.
      Now Kessie’s agent, George Atangana, has put those rumours to bed.
      Atangana told Mundo Deportivo on the links: “They are fake news, totally false.
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      “Kessie is very happy at Barca and in Barcelona.
      “He’s only been at the club for a few months and he’s still in the process of adapting to the team and the Barca style of play, which has nothing to do with the rest of the clubs, and, therefore, it takes time.”
      Manchester United were previously linked with Kessie before he decided to join Barca.
      But Atangana vowed Kessie will work hard to earn a place in Xavi’s team after turning down other offers in the summer in favour of the Spaniards.
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      Atangana continued: “Kessie will continue working to earn a place in the team. He is not a player who gives up easily.
      “He had other offers in the summer and bet heavily on Barca.”
      Kessie has played 12 times in total for Barcelona, but the majority of his appearances have from the bench. More

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      Newcastle targeting wonderkid Eguinaldo, 18, in January transfer but must pay £26m for Brazilian second-tier winger

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      NEWCASTLE are lining up a January swoop for Brazilian wonderkid Eguinaldo.The winger’s agent has confirmed Toon are one of several clubs keen on a move this winter.
      Vasco’s teen winger Eguinaldo is being lined up for a £26m Newcastle moveCredit: Alamy
      But Newcastle will have to meet Eguinaldo’s £26million release clause to get a deal over the line.
      The Vasco ace, who stars in Brazil’s second tier, can play across the entire front three but is most at home on the left.
      Eguinaldo, 18, has three goals in 18 games this season.
      And Newcastle have been keeping close tabs after seeing compatriots Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes shine at St James’ Park.
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      Eguinaldo only recently signed a new five-year deal with Vasco.
      But that included a new release clause worth £26m for interested parties.
      Eguinaldo’s agent has now confirmed Newcastle could meet that figure once the January window opens.
      However, they may have to move quickly due to interest from other sides.
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      Reports in Brazil claim West Ham’s Head of Recruitment was seen at Vasco’s training ground last week.
      And that could heat things up in the race for Eguinaldo.
      His agent told Canal do Pedrosa: “There is an observation from Newcastle over Eguinaldo.
      “But there is also the observation of several other clubs.
      “These are very early things and they are not even considered negotiations or anything very official.” More

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      ‘We value Mykhaylo Mudryk more than Antony’- Arsenal transfer fee for Shakhtar Donetsk star at least £85m, club confirm

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      SHAKHTAR DONETSK have dealt Arsenal a transfer warning by declaring Mykhaylo Mudryk is valued at over £85million.That’s after comparing him to Manchester United star Antony.
      Arsenal have been warned Mykhaylo Mudryk will cost over £85mCredit: Reuters
      Shakhtar value their star man more than Ajax did when selling Antony to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Mudryk, 21, is taking football by storm with some top performances for his Ukrainian side.
      The versatile winger already has five goals in just eight games this season.
      And SunSport exclusively revealed this week that Mudryk is one of THREE signings Mikel Arteta hopes to make in January.
      It’s believed Arsenal had a bid rejected for the attacker late in the summer window.
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      But Gunners boss Arteta is now ready to return with a fresh bid potentially worth £50m.
      However, that’s well below Shakhtar’s asking price.
      Club chiefs are aware there is plenty of interest in Mudryk from across Europe, with Man City reportedly joining the race.
      That has driven up his value, and Shakhtar are also looking at fees paid for similar talents at the same age.
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      Man Utd landed Brazilian winger Antony, 21, from Ajax over the summer, paying £85m.
      And Shakhtar insist they value Mudryk MORE than Ajax valued Antony, meaning Arsenal may have to pay through the nose to get a deal done.
      Deputy sporting director Carlo Nicolini told Calciomercato: “Together with Kylian Mbappe, Rafa Leao and Vinicius Jr, Mudryk is the strongest player in his role.
      “Is £35m enough to buy him? We don’t speak for these figures, not even for £45m, we don’t even call the president to make the offer.
      “We value Mudryk more than United’s Antony – £85m. Floating between Arsenal and Man City? They are two teams that have taken an interest in the player.
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      “But there are also other clubs than can spend right away. We are not obliged to sell, we do not want to lose phenomena. We don’t want to shoot figures that aren’t realistic.
      “But in this team, he is the most decisive. If you want to take on certain players who make a difference in the top clubs, you also need the right money.” More