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Kylian Mbappe shockingly rejects a five-year mega deal from Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe reacts as he arrives to a Paris Saint-Germain training session at Ooredoo Center on January 03, 2021 in Paris, France.Real Madrid were reportedly keen on acquiring the services of Kylian Mbappe in the summer of 2021, and it seemed like the Frenchman would finally complete his dream move to the Santiago Bernabeu due to his strained relationship with former Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel.However, with the sacking of Tuchel and the appointment of Mauricio Pochettinho, Real Madrid now face a completely different scenario in their bid to sign Mbappe. Diaro Gol reports that the 22-year-old forward is extremely keen on working with the former Tottenham Hotspur manager and has now rejected Real’s mega five-year deal to work with Pochettino.Los Blancos were willing to offer...
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Atletico Madrid eye Chelsea star as replacement for Diego Costa

Chelsea's French striker Olivier Giroud celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in London on December 28, 2020.Atletico Madrid are reportedly eyeing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud as a potential long-term replacement for Diego Costa who recently departed the club for personal reasons.Giroud, 34, famously joined Chelsea from arch-rivals Arsenal during the January transfer window of 2018 in a deal worth £15.3m, as per Transfermarkt.Since swapping London alliances the French marksman has netted 37 times in 103 matches, in all competitions.However, as the 34-year-old’s current deal edges closer to expiring this summer, there have been recent suggestions Giroud could become the next big n...
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Tottenham eye West Brom and Manchester United goalkeepers amid Lloris fears

Dean Henderson of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane on December 17, 2020 in Sheffield, England.Tottenham are lining-up two possible replacements for goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who has been linked with a reunion with Mauricio Pochettino.Former Spurs manager Pochettino is set to be the new Paris Saint-Germain boss after more than a year out of the game.Dele Alli has already been one player mentioned as a possible signing once Pochettino takes over PSG.The Sun claim the Argentine also wants to sign goalkeeper Lloris as a replacement for 34-year-old Keylor Navas.World Cup winner Lloris has just 18 months left on his contract and Tottenham may look to cash in while they can.They are also said to be sounding out p...
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Juventus ‘on the verge’ of completing deal to sign highly rated 19-year-old Genoa midfielder Nicolo Rovella for £9m

Nicolo Rovella of Genoa CFC during the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Torino FC at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on November 04, 2020 in Genoa, Italy.Juventus are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal to sign Genoa's highly-rated midfielder Nicolo Rovella.It is believed the transfer to the Serie A champions will be finalised in the next few hours in a deal worth around £9million.According to Gazetta Dello Sport, Rovella will be loaned back to his current club for the next two seasons, in order to allow the 19-year-old to continue to develop his game. Juve manager Andrea Pirlo is a fan of Rovella and has been linked with his signature over the last few months. However, there is still work to be done between the two clubs in order to get the deal over the line. Firstly Rovella ...
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Real Madrid ‘fear Gareth Bale will be sent back from Tottenham Hotspur loan’

Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur during the Caraboa Cup Quarter Final match between Stoke City and Tottenham Hotspur at Bet365 Stadium on December 23, 2020 in Stoke on Trent, England.Real Madrid are reportedly concerned that Gareth Bale's loan deal at Tottenham Hotspur may be cut short, which could potentially thwart their summer transfer plans.Since joining the North London club in September, Bale has featured in only 11 out of a possible 23 matches in all competitions this campaign and has failed to stake a first-team place in Jose Mourinho's side.The Daily Mail reports that Real Madrid had hoped that the 31-year-old could revive his career at Spurs and that his loan deal would turn into a permanent sale, trimming his current £650,000-a-week earnings off their wage bill.Head coach Zinedi...
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Real Madrid considering shock move for Manchester City playmaker

Phil Foden of Manchester City is challenged by Gabriel of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2020 in London, England. Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on Phil Foden, who they are hopeful of signing if he struggles for game-time at Manchester City.According to a report by Daily Mirror, Real Madrid are closely monitoring the situation of Phil Foden at Manchester City. The Spanish heavyweights could launch the offensive for the English international if he does not receive regular playing time and are confident they can land him.Phil Foden joined Manchester City as a four-year-old well over a decade ago before making massive strides within the club’s academy. Widely regarded as one of the b...
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Paris Saint-Germain plot a stunning move for La Joya of Juventus

Juventus player Paulo Dybala during a training session at JTC on December 17, 2020 in Turin, Italy.Paulo Dybala could be on his way out of Juventus next summer itself. The Bianconeri have made several attempts at renewing the forward’s contract, however, there seems to be no progression with the negotiations. Having said that, Calico Mercato reports that Paris Saint-Germain has come knocking on the door for Dybala.The report states that the soon-to-be-coach Mauricio Pochettino has demanded the signing of Paulo Dybala. The 27-year-old forward has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid, however, it seems like the former Parma man could be on his way to the Parc des Princes.Paulo Dybala has not managed to adapt to Andrea Pirlo’s management. The Italian coach ...
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Ozil’s agent reveals Barca meeting to discuss Mustafi

Shkodran Mustafi of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on December 22, 2020 in London, England.Shkodran Mustafi’s agent has explained that he has met the Spanish side to discuss the future of the Arsenal defender, not his teammate Mesut Ozil or Rapid Vienna's Yusuf Demir.There was speculation that Ozil may have been considered as a short-term signing, or free transfer, for the Catalan club after he was frozen out of the first team side by current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.However it has emerged that Ozturk is hoping to secure a move away for another out-of-favour Arsenal player, German defender Mustafi. The 28-year-old former Everton man has played just twice in the Premier League this season.Mustafi joined from Valenc...
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Real Madrid ready to swap Marco Asensio for a galactico signing next summer

Marco Asensio of Real Madrid, coach Zinedine Zidane of Real Madrid during the La Liga Santander match between Eibar v Real Madrid at the Estadio Municipal de Ipurua on December 20, 2020 in Eibar Spain.Marco Asensio was labelled as one of the most promising talents in world football after his breakthrough season with Real Madrid in 2016/17. The Spanish winger played a pivotal role in Zinedine Zidane’s first tenure and was often part of the starting eleven despite the star-studded line-up.Fast forward to today, Marco Asensio is on the brink of leaving Los Blancos. A report from Diaro GOL states that the winger could be on his way out at the end of the season in a swap deal for Fabian Ruiz of Napoli.In all fairness, Asensio has not been the same player he once was after rupturing his ACL in t...
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Liverpool contact German club over swapping Origi for ‘sensational’ centre-back

Ozan Kabak of Schalke runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Veltins-Arena on December 06, 2020 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.Liverpool have made contact with Schalke over a possible swap deal for defender Ozan Kabak in January.Reports in Germany claim the Reds are even willing to part with Champions League hero Divock Origi to land the 20-year-old Turkey international… but they have plenty of competition.Jurgen Klopp is said to be keen on signing a new centre-back when the January transfer window opens to bolster his injury-ravaged back-line.The champions have coped brilliantly without first-choice defensive partners Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez throughout the first half of the season. Both stars suffered long-term injuries during the ...
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Bayern Munich are looking to land Barcelona midfielder De Jong

Frenkie de Jong of Fc Barcelona in action during the UEFA Champions League Group G match between Fc Barcelona and Juventus Fc. Juventus Fc wins 3-0 over Fc Barcelona.Barcelona are currently in such dire financial situation that they just might be forced to sell a couple of big names in the upcoming transfer windows. Of course, some have already left the club in the form of Ivan Rakitic and Luis Suarez but the media are convinced more could very well be on the way.According to the latest report from Mundo Deportivo, Bayern Munich are interested in Frenkie de Jong and would be willing to bid for the young midfielder. At first, this seems like an impossible case for the Germans but they do have the financial power to do so and Barcelona are in a very vulnerable position.This is true both for ...
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Report: West Ham are leading the race to sign Montpellier striker

Montpellier's French forward Gaetan Laborde (C) shoots to score a goal during the French Ligue 1 football match between Montpellier and Brest on December 21, 2019, at the Mosson stadium in Montpellier, south of France.West Ham are leading the race to sign Montpellier striker Gaetan Laborde, according to a report by reliable French outlet L’Equipe.  The Hammers will be looking to bring in an additional striker to add to the current options of Michail Antonio and Sebastien Haller. There is no denying the qualities of Antonio, but injuries have hampered his season to this point. Haller has not been impressive since arriving at the club in the summer of 2019, and his form has already led to reports that he could be close to leaving the Hammers. The Ivory Coast international scor...
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Arsenal could land ideal Mesut Ozil replacement in smart swap transfer

Christian Eriksen of Denmark Looks on during the UEFA Nations League group stage match between Denmark and Iceland at Parken Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Copenhagen, Denmark.Arsenal could reportedly clinch the transfer of Christian Eriksen in a surprise swap deal.The Gunners are being linked with a move to rescue Eriksen from his nightmare spell at Inter Milan in an exchange that could see Granit Xhaka move to the San Siro, according to the print edition of Corriere dello Sport, as reported by Calcionews24.Eriksen only left Tottenham for Inter last January, but has struggled to show his best form in his time in Serie A so far, so a return to the Premier League could be a tempting move for him.It would no doubt be controversial, however, if the Denmark international moved back to join Sp...
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Carlo Ancelotti wants Everton to sign Isco in another Real Madrid raid

Isco of Real Madrid in action during the La Liga Santader match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid at Estadio Mestalla on November 8, 2020 in Valencia, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly planning an audacious move to make Isco the latest superstar to swap Real Madrid for Goodison Park.The out-of-favour playmaker has steadily fallen further down the pecking order in the Spanish capital, and is used sparingly by manager Zinedine Zidane.Talk is growing surrounding Isco's future and Madrid's need to recoup some finances, and now Everton are reported to be readying a bid.According to French outlet Le10sport, Ancelotti has earmarked Isco as the man he wants in the upcoming January transfer window.It is reported that Ancelotti feels a similar kind of agreement to the one which saw James Rodrigu...
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Chelsea ‘planning to sell trio for Declan Rice funds’

Match Referee Kevin Friend speaks with Declan Rice of West Ham United during the Premier League match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield on October 31, 2020 in Liverpool, England.Chelsea are reportedly willing to listen to offers for Jorginho, Antonio Rudiger and Marcos Alonso during the January transfer window in order to raise funds to sign Declan Rice.The Blues have long been linked with a move for Rice, who has starred for West Ham United and become an England regular since being released from the Chelsea academy at the age of 14.However, West Ham are understood to be holding out for a bid of £80m for the midfielder - a fee which Chelsea could not afford during what was already a big-spending summer.Football Insider reports that Frank Lampard is planning to renew his inte...
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Report: Tottenham Hotspur offered chance to re-sign Christian Eriksen

Christian Eriksen of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 31, 2020 in Milan, Italy. Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been offered the chance to re-sign Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen either on loan or permanently.The Denmark international has struggled to make an impact at the San Siro since arriving from Spurs in the January transfer window, starting just three Serie A games this term and still waiting for a goal contribution.As a result, Inter are reportedly prepared to allow Eriksen to depart as they look to balance the books, with Nerazzuri manager Antonio Conte believed to be unhappy with the playmaker's performances.According to Football Insider, Inter are willing t...
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Atletico Madrid signs Kondogbia to boost its midfield

Geoffrey Kondogbia of Valencia CF reacts during the La Liga Santander match between Real Sociedad and Valencia CF at Estadio Anoeta on September 29, 2020 in San Sebastian, Spain.Atletico Madrid signed French-born midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia on Tuesday.Kondogbia’s transfer from Valencia was completed after he passed a medical in Spain. Atletico said he signed a contract until 2024.The 27-year-old Kondogbia joined Valencia in 2017 after two seasons with Inter Milan. He helped Valencia win the Copa del Rey in 2019.Atletico called him a “box-to-box footballer” with a “strong presence in midfield.”He will help make up for the departure of Thomas Partey to Arsenal at the end of the transfer window.Atletico is fourth in the Spanish league with two games in hand.
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£27m Real Madrid star has decided he wants to join Everton

Isco of Real Madrid looks on during the La Liga Santader match between Real Madrid and Cadiz CF at Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano on October 17, 2020 in Madrid, Spain.Carlo Ancelotti's Everton are flying high in 2020/21.Despite losing their first game of the Premier League season at Southampton last weekend, the Toffees are top of the English top-tier after six game weeks.Ancelotti is working his magic at Goodison Park and the arrival of Colombian superstar James Rodriguez from Real Madrid has galvanised the team.The 2014 World Cup hero has scored three goals and notched as many assists in his six Premier League appearances, a mighty impressive return for a player many believed would struggle on English shores.Rodriguez's worldwide following has helped enhance Everton as a brand and it seems h...
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Report: Barcelona to renew Eric Garcia pursuit in January

Eric Garcia of Manchester City looks on during the UEFA Champions League Group C stage match between Manchester City and FC Porto at Etihad Stadium on October 21, 2020 in Manchester, England.Barcelona are reportedly likely to make a fresh bid for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia during the January transfer window.With concerns over his first-team opportunities at the Etihad Stadium, Garcia has rejected the club's efforts to tie him down to a long-term contract.Barcelona missed out on a reunion with their former player in the summer as City played hardball over a transfer fee.However, according to ESPN, the Catalan giants will renew their interest in January, providing that a move gets the go-ahead from the next president.Although City could opt to keep the youngster until the end of th...
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Manchester United enter race to sign highly-rated Barcelona target

(L-R) Mario Pasalic of Atalanta Bergamo, Ryan Gravenberch of Ajax during the UEFA Champions League match between Atalanta Bergamo v Ajax at the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d Italia on October 27, 2020 in Bergamo Italy.Manchester United are among clubs interested in the services of Ajax’s Ryan Gravenberch, who is courted by a host of European clubs including Barcelona.According to Mirror, Ajax is braced for a potential transfer battle in January regarding the services of Ryan Gravenberch. Manchester United and FC Barcelona are just among few clubs interested in acquiring the Dutch midfielder.The 18-year-old is being regarded as the next big thing to come out of the Ajax youth academy that has already produced quality players like Donny van de Beek, Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong over the pa...
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