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Zakharyan provides transfer update amid Chelsea interest

2022-11-14T21:32:36.385Z

Arsen Zakharyan has revealed he is in talks with Chelsea over a potential transfer to the club, when speaking to Express Sport.

Per Fabrizio Romano, the Russian teenager is still highly rated by Chelsea and one of their main youth targets.

PSG rule out January Ronaldo transfer

2022-11-14T20:32:12.585Z

Paris Saint-Germain again have no interest in signing Cristiano Ronaldo...

Manchester United considering tearing up Cristiano Ronaldo's contract!

2022-11-14T19:33:55.045Z

Manchester United are on the verge of tearing up Cristiano Ronaldo's contract following the comments he made in an interview with Piers Morgan.

According to the Telegraph, the club will cancel Ronaldo's contract in January as long as the forward doesn't demand a pay-off for the rest of his deal.

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Leeds man Cody Dramah attracting attention from the continent

2022-11-14T18:29:28.996Z

The 20-year-old right-back could be on his way out of Elland Road in January, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and Lille are all ramping up their interest in the London-born defender with Newcastle also reportedly interested.

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Gollini could go back to Atalanta in January

2022-11-14T17:26:21.938Z

Pierluigi Gollini could be on his way back to Bergamo in January according to TUTTOmercatoWEB.

His loan spell at Fiorentina hasn't gone to plan as he's featured just three times in Serie A this campaign.

32-year-old Pietro Terracciano is currently preferred to the former Spurs number two and reports even suggest Gollini could move elsewhere upon his return to his parent club.

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Aston Villa looking to bolster midfield with Barcelona's Franck Kessie

2022-11-14T16:57:36.615Z

Unai Emery is reportedly wanting to strengthen his Aston Villa midfield and Barcelona's Franck Kessie could be the perfect option for the former Villarreal boss.

According to Sport, the Villains could test the Catalan's resolve with a bid of around £12million being prepared to secure the Ivory Coast midfielder's services.

Kessie has only featured seven times in La Liga this season with Xavi only starting him twice.

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Man City ready to make a shock bid for Toni Kroos

2022-11-14T16:00:15.000Z

Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Toni Kroos next summer according to Diario SPORT.

Kroos has less than a year left in his current contract with Real Madrid and is yet to sign a new deal with the club which has attracted Manchester City. The Premier League side are ready to pay a salary of €13-14 million to the German midfielder.

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Chelsea confident of landing Nkunku

2022-11-14T15:15:53.000Z

Chelsea are confident of signing RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku in January as per 90min.

The striker has a release clause of £58m in his contract which activates next summer but it is understood that the Blues are ready to pay more than that amount now to secure his signing sooner.

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Leeds likely to let Adam Forshaw leave

2022-11-14T14:33:07.189Z

Leeds United are planning to let Adam Forshaw leave in January for a reasonable fee according to journalist Pete O’Rourke via Caughtoffside.

The out of favour midfielder, who has just appeared in three league games this season, will be leaving for free next summer if the Premier League do not get an offer from another club for the player in January.

Liverpool, Man City enter race to sign Moleiro

2022-11-14T13:45:00.000Z

Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester City have entered the race alongside Barcelona to sign Las Palmas' Alberto Moleiro according to Mundo Deportivo.

The 19-year-old winger has a €30million release clause in his contract

Ben Doak signs first professional contract with Liverpool

2022-11-14T13:03:00.437Z

Newcastle interested in signing Máximo Perrone

2022-11-14T12:25:53.000Z

Newcastle want to sign Jeffinho

2022-11-14T12:15:00.000Z

Newcastle United are monitoring Botafogo winger Jeffinho according to journalist Jose Passini via Mercado do Futebol.

The Premier League club's scouts were reportedly present during Botafogo's match against Santos on Friday. Newcastle will face competition from West Ham and Ajax.

Bournemouth close in on Marcelo Bielsa

2022-11-14T11:33:01.629Z

AFC Bournemouth are all set to appoint Marcelo Bielsa as their new manager according to Football Insider.

The club are reportedly in advance talks with the Argentine manager who is all set to return to the Premier League

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Tanguy Ndombele set to leave Spurs next season

2022-11-14T10:45:48.000Z

Tottenham Hotspur are all set to sell Tanguy Ndombele on a permanent deal to Napoli next season according to Caughtoffside.

Ndombele joined Napoli on loan in the summer and the Serie A giants are ready to make the deal permanent.

Chelsea fully trust Graham Potter

2022-11-14T09:06:59.285Z

Thuram likely to leave Borussia Monchengladbach

2022-11-14T08:06:15.015Z

Marcus Thuram is set to leave Borussia Monchengladbach for free next summer according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffisde.

Thuram's contract expires at the end of the ongoing season and he is likely to consider other options next season. Arsenal and Liverpool are linked with a move for the Frenchman.

Man Utd remain interested in signing Diogo Costa

2022-11-14T07:08:01.514Z

Manchester United are firmly interested in signing Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa from FC Poro next season according to Fabrizio Romano via Caughtoffside.

The Red Devils have identified Costa as a replacement of David De Gea and are determined to get him despite his €75m release clause.

Inter eyeing Vazquez and Thuram

2022-11-13T22:57:01.388Z

Inter are hoping to strengthen their squad and want to sign Valencia’s left-back Jesus Vazquez in January and Marcus Thuram in the summer, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Football Italia).

Vazquez has only played four times so far this season and will be allowed to leave on loan with an option to buy in the winter window.

Meanwhile, Thuram is out of contract at Borussia Monchengladbach in the summer and could arrive on a free transfer.

Kessie wanted by Premier League duo

2022-11-13T22:51:37.191Z

Aston Villa and Fulham are both interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie, as reported by Sport.

Barcelona are open to possible winter exits due to the club's perilous financial position, although they only signed Kessie on a free in the summer.

Aston Villa are willing to offer 14 million for the Ivorian, but Fulham are planning a bid of 22m.

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Pep Guardiola to consider future over World Cup

2022-11-13T22:45:05.562Z

Man City boss Pep Guardiola will use the World Cup break to consider his future at the club, according to the Daily Mail.

Guardiola's contract expires at the end of the season and he is yet to decide whether to continue his career with the Premier League holders.

The manager is due to fly out to Abu Dhabi for meetings with City's top brass where he will inform them of his plans for the future.

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Verratti to sign new PSG deal

2022-11-13T22:41:29.758Z

PSG manager Christophe Galtier has confirmed that midfielder Marco Verratti is set to sign a new contract with the Ligue 1 champions.

“I’m told the club wants Marco Verratti to sign a new contract," he said. "It’s true, and it’s part of our plans. I think Marco is really happy here in Paris."

Chelsea give Potter full backing

2022-11-13T22:40:39.963Z

Chelsea have given Graham Potter their "total backing" despite the new manager having overseen three straight Premier League defeats.

Some supporters are already losing patience with Potter but the Blues remain adamant he is the right man for the job, according to The Athletic.

Chelsea have already told Potter he has their full support, with the feeling at the club very much that Potter "has been hired for future seasons, not just this one."

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