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Tottenham target Pedro Porro can leave if release clause is triggered

2022-12-29T20:43:46.003Z

Sporting manager, Ruben Amorim has confirmed that right-back Pedro Porro is free to leave the club... but only if his release clause is met.

Spurs are said to be interested in the 23-year-old Spaniard but will have to pay €45 million to secure his signature.

'Impossible' for Declan Rice to leave in January

2022-12-29T20:35:03.285Z

West Ham manager, David Moyes, says there is 'no chance' Rice will leave in January and that any move is 'impossible.'

Rice has become hot property since breaking into West Ham's first team, with Chelsea reportedly interested in bringing him back to the club he played at as a youngster.

Sounders FC announce Heber signing

2022-12-29T18:40:06.131Z

Seattle Sounders have announced the signing of veteran forward Heber from New York City FC for a fee of up to $550,000 by 2024.

“We are excited to bring in Heber and strengthen our team with a proven, veteran attacking player,” said Craig Waibel, Sounders FC's General Manager & Chief Soccer Officer. “Heber’s track record across multiple leagues speaks for itself, and he has been an impact player since coming to MLS. I’d like to welcome him to Seattle and look forward to watching him work with our existing squad once camp opens.”

Kante and Chelsea make progress over new contract

2022-12-29T17:57:45.532Z

Chelsea have reportedly made positive progress in talks with midfielder N'Golo Kante over a new contract, with the Frenchman's current deal expiring in the summer.

For the full story, see here.

Conte has asked Levy to sign Hincapie

2022-12-29T16:50:45.872Z

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has reportedly asked chairman Daniel Levy to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, according to Tutto Mercato Web.

The Ecuadorian has impressed in 2022-23 with his performances in the Bundesliga and at the World Cup in Qatar, attracting interest from many top European clubs, such as Spurs' rivals Chelsea.

However, Conte is said to be leading an improved charge from the North London club for Hincapie, working alongside managing director Fabio Paritici for a deal to sign the 20-year-old either in January or the summer.

Chelsea progressing fast on Badiashile deal

2022-12-29T16:12:54.680Z

Chelsea are progressing fast on a deal for Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, reports journalist and transfer specialist Ben Jacobs.

Joao Felix is Man Utd's main January target

2022-12-29T15:36:45.757Z

Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix is reportedly top of Manchester United's transfer shortlist for the January window, according to journalist David Ornstein.

“I don’t think there’s much money to spend at Manchester United, so I don’t want to disappoint fans, but it’s most likely going to have to be a loan deal," he told NBC. “United are focused on a central striker for January.

"Therefore they also are looking at somebody like Joao Felix if they can do that loan deal. The only name I’m hearing primarily at the moment is Joao Felix – again, if the numbers come down on a loan basis.”

Klopp remains tight-lipped about more signings in January

2022-12-29T14:45:15.000Z

Real Madrid will have a quiet winter transfer window

2022-12-29T14:00:06.000Z

Real Madrid do not have any plans to sign any new player in the winter transfer window.

"We don’t need signings in January, our market is closed — then for departures, we will see with some players," coach Carlo Ancelotti informed.

Real Madrid have signed Endrick from Palmeiras who will arrive in 2024 and the Italian coach termed him as a 'top talent'.

“We signed Endrick, top talent. I saw him last year and we talked a bit, he’ll join in 2024. We are happy and excited at the club," he stated.

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Ramos & Ronaldo both on Al-Nassr's radar

2022-12-29T13:00:07.000Z

Al-Nassr will reportedly try to reunite Cristiano Ronaldo with ex-Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos after concluding a deal for the Portuguese star.

With a deal for Ronaldo nearing completion, Marca report that Al-Nassr are plotting a move to bring Ramos to the club upon the expiry of his Paris Saint-Germain contract next summer.

Read the full story here on GOAL.

Chelsea offers Jorginho to extend

2022-12-29T12:15:24.000Z

Benfica to sell Enzo only if release clause is triggered

2022-12-29T11:30:10.000Z

Shakhtar continue negotiations with Arsenal for Mudryk

2022-12-29T10:45:08.000Z

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has confirmed that negotiations are going on with Arsenal for the transfer of Mykhailo Mudryk.

"Negotiations are continuing. We receive offers, but they are not the ones we would like to see on our table. Now, literally in 5 minutes, I will have a phone conversation with Arsenal. We are open to negotiations, ready to exchange ideas and figures. If we will agree, then let it be so. If we will not, then let it be another time," he told.

Arsenal saw their opening offer of around £55m including add-ons rejected by the Ukrainian outfit.

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Santos to arrive in London for Chelsea medical

2022-12-29T10:00:17.000Z

Chelsea might push for Milan's Hernandez

2022-12-29T09:15:28.000Z

Chelsea are considering submitting a bid for AC Milan's Theo Hernandez, according to Inter Live.

The left-back was in terrific form in the World Cup for France and his addition will be a major boost to Graham Potter's squad. However, he will not come cheap as he has a contract till the summer of 2026 with the Serie A outfit.

Giroud set for new AC Milan deal

2022-12-29T08:30:08.000Z

Van Dijk convinced Gakpo to join Liverpool

2022-12-29T07:04:22.519Z

Cody Gakpo has revealed that Netherlands team-mate Virgil van Dijk convinced him to move to Anfield.

“We spoke a lot over the phone [in] the last days,” Gakpo said.

“What he told me was that this is the right move for me to make and for me to develop and to become a better player, that the club is a really big and massive club but also like a real family — I think that’s also very important for me because I’m a family guy. He said only good things.

“I’m also happy that he’s here, so he can help me with some stuff. I’m really grateful to be here.”

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Man City will ship Grealish to AC Milan (Calciomercato)

2022-12-28T23:06:17.791Z

Manchester City could send Jack Grealish to AC Milan in order to secure star winger Rafael Leao, claims Calciomercato.

However, the Serie A club are said to be unconvinced of Grealish's talent and high wages, meaning the winger might need to impress in the coming months for the reported exchange to be accepted.

Barcelona considering summer move for Moukoko

2022-12-28T22:33:49.237Z

Barcelona would be interested in signing Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko as a free agent in the summer if he does not sign a new contract, says Fabrizio Romano (via the House of Champions YouTube show).

The 18-year-old is the youngest German player to ever feature at a World Cup and appears to have a bright future ahead of him.

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Arsenal told they must match Antony and Grealish fees

2022-12-28T22:32:22.850Z

Shakhtar Donetsk assistant sporting director Carlo Nicolini has told Arsenal they must up their offer if they are to land Mykhailo Mudryk.

Read his full comments on GOAL!

Potter addresses Badiashile reports

2022-12-28T22:29:26.430Z

Chelsea manager Graham Potter was in no mood to address reports that Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile is a top January transfer target.

"My answer is I don’t speak about anyone that isn’t a Chelsea player," Potter said when asked about the defender. "There are lots of people who get linked to this club and I’d be wasting your time and mine if I responded to every one.

Read the full story here.