11mo ago RUMOUR

Haaland nightmare exit? City striker 'sulking' as he prepares to leave Guardiola

Erling Haaland of Manchester City during his side's match against Aston Villa, on December 21, 2024
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Erling Haaland is preparing to leave Manchester City in the summer, with the Norwegian expressing dissatisfaction behind the scenes, according to reports.

Manchester City's nightmare seasons shows no signs of slowing down following their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

The loss left the Citizens in seventh place with 27 points, 12 fewer than first-placed Liverpool, who have played a game fewer than the champions.

Guardiola's side are also at risk of elimination from the Champions League given they are 22nd in the table with eight points and occupy the third-last round of 16 playoff spot.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Rejected: Which Real Madrid star turned down City and Guardiola in the summer?

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo in action in August 2024.
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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo reportedly down a lucrative offer from Manchester City in the summer to stay in Spain.

Pep Guardiola's side have all but surrendered their Premier League title given the club are in seventh place with 27 points, 12 fewer than first-placed Liverpool despite having played a game more than the Reds.

The champions were beaten 2-1 by Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, their ninth loss in their last 12 matches in all competitions.

Phil Foden might have found the back of the net late on, but City did not appear to be particularly threatening, with striker Erling Haaland looking an isolated figure up front.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Saka salvation? Gunners offered the chance to sign forward from European giant

Randal Kolo Muani of France celebrates after his nation beat Italy, on November 17, 2024
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Arsenal are supposedly likely to have the chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani on loan in January after Bukayo Saka's injury.

Mikel Arteta's Gunners might have beaten Crystal Palace 5-1 on Saturday and just about kept their title hopes alive, but the match was overshadowed by Saka's injury in the first half.

Arteta has since revealed that the winger is set to miss out on action for a number of weeks as a result of a hamstring injury, a devastating blow considering the Englishman had produced five goals and 10 assists in the Premier League, with no other teammate registering more than eight direct goal contributions in the top flight.

The Gunners are already six points behind first-placed Liverpool and have played an extra game, and the injury to the 23-year-old has fans concerned that the team could fall further behind the Reds.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Bye, bye Marcus? Rashford's asking price revealed as United try to raise funds

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during his side's Premier League match against Nottingham Forest, on December 7, 2024
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Manchester United will reportedly set an asking price of £40m for Marcus Rashford in the upcoming January transfer window.

After breaking into the first team in February 2016 as a teenager, fans thought that boyhood United fan Rashford could be the face of the club's revival in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era.

Fast-forward to 2024, and it looks as if the forward's time at Old Trafford could end bitterly after the attacker announced his desire to leave the club earlier in December.

The forward has been excluded from Ruben Amorim's squad for three consecutive games, and his relationship with the Portuguese manager appears to already be fractured.

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11mo ago

"Jesus resurrected at Christmas": Do Arsenal no longer need a new striker?

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The "resurrected" Gabriel Jesus should be Arsenal's first-choice centre-forward over the festive period after his pair of attacking masterclasses against Crystal Palace, according to Gunners expert Charles Watts.

The hitherto misfiring Brazilian has unexpectedly struck five goals in his last two appearances against the Eagles, firstly bagging a hat-trick in a 3-2 EFL Cup quarter-final win before a brace in Saturday's 5-1 Premier League London derby victory at Selhurst Park.

Prior to the cup treble, Jesus had not scored a single competitive goal at the Emirates in 2024, and he had to go all the way back to the end of January for his last Premier League goal before making the net bulge twice away from home.

Speaking to Sports Mole, Watts challenged Jesus to return to the level he showed before his severe knee injury at the 2022 World Cup, saying: "It's a headline writer's dream, isn't it? Jesus resurrected at Christmas.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Zubimendi who? Reds identify alternative midfielder to boost Slot's title charge

Nico Gonzalez of Porto during his side's game against Benfica, on November 10, 2024
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Liverpool could reportedly look to sign Porto midfielder Nico Gonzalez in the January transfer window as an alternative to Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi.

After Arne Slot's side failed to convince Zubimendi to leave Spain this past summer, some fans went into the 2024-25 season worried about the strength of their team's midfield, especially given players like Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai looked exhausted towards the the end of last term.

However, the duo both scored against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday and helped lead Liverpool to a 6-3 win, Slot's 21st victory in 25 games.

The Reds might be top of both the Premier League and Champions League tables, but it could be wise for the Merseysiders to capitalise while in a position of strength by adding to their squad in January.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Bayern Munich join Chelsea, Arsenal in race for Dortmund rising star?

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Donyell Malen of Borussia Dortmund on December 23, 2024
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Bayern Munich are reportedly among several European giants interested in signing Borussia Dortmund youngster Jamie Bynoe-Gittens.

The 20-year-old has made a strong impression at Signal Iduna Park since breaking into the first team after joining from Manchester City's youth academy.

Over the last 18 months, the young Englishman has been one of the club's standout performers, scoring nine goals and providing three assists across all competitions this season.

Bynoe-Gittens's impressive performances for BVB have also attracted interest from his home country, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all said to be keeping an eye on him.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Tottenham 'make approach' to sign former Everton defender

Atalanta Ben Godfrey on December 21, 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur are considering a January move for former Everton defender Ben Godfrey to bolster their defence, according to a report.

Spurs have been ravaged by injuries in defence this season, with Cristian Romero (thigh) and Micky Van de Ven (hamstring) both sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Additionally, Ben Davies, who has predominantly played as a centre-back in recent years, is also out of action due to a hamstring injury sustained in the loss to Bournemouth at the start of the month.

The Lilywhites' injury setbacks have forced Ange Postecoglou to deploy Archie Gray out of position alongside Radu Dragusin in central defence, but so far, the pairing have struggled mightily, conceding nine goals in their last two matches.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Hansi Flick 'gives green light' for sensational Rashford swap deal

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford on December 7, 2024
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has reportedly given the green light for a swap deal involving Ansu Fati and Manchester United's Marcus Rashford.

Rashford has been left out of the Red Devils' squad for the last two matches, with Ruben Amorim citing a lack of effort in training as part of the reason for his omission.

Alejandro Garnacho was also excluded from the team for their 2-1 victory over cross-town rivals Manchester City, but the Argentine returned to the setup for their 4-3 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup in midweek.

The 27-year-old England international is said to be unhappy with the situation and has admitted that he may be ready for a new challenge, which has prompted widespread speculation that he could depart Old Trafford as soon as the January transfer window.

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11mo ago

Arsenal, Chelsea-linked Isak breaks silence on transfer rumours

Newcastle United's Alexander Isak on October 19, 2024
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Alexander Isak has reaffirmed his commitment to Newcastle United despite speculation linking him with a move away from St James' Park.

Isak has proven himself as one of the most consistent forwards in England over the past three seasons, scoring 41 goals in 67 league appearances.

The Swedish international delivered another standout performance for the Magpies last weekend, netting a hat-trick against Ipswich Town, which led his side to a 4-0 victory over the Tractor Boys.

Owing to his impressive form, the 25-year-old has garnered significant interest during his time at Newcastle and remains one of the most highly regarded strikers in Europe, fueling speculation about his future.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Juventus 'make first request' to sign Chelsea defender

Ben Chilwell of Chelsea and Axel Disasi of Chelsea after the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on August 28, 2024
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Juventus have enquired about the availability of Chelsea centre-back Axel Disasi in January, according to a report.

The 26-year-old joined Chelsea from Ligue 1 outfit Monaco in the summer of 2023 for a fee of £38.8m and became a regular starter under Mauricio Pochettino.

Disasi featured in 44 matches across all competitions last season, helping Chelsea achieve a top-six finish and secure a return to European football.

However, after missing pre-season this term, things have taken a different turn for the Frenchman under Enzo Maresca, as he has found regular playing time hard to come by.

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11mo ago

Double boost and January deals: Postecoglou issues Spurs injury and transfer update

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou pictured on December 1, 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has been talking team news and transfers ahead of Thursday's Premier League contest with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground.

The Lilywhites will square up to the Champions League-chasing Tricky Trees - thriving under the wing of ex-Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo - on the back of their unforgettable 6-3 loss to Liverpool on Sunday evening.

Having come out on the wrong end of that nine-goal spectacular, their third loss from their last four top-flight matches, Tottenham will be spending Christmas Day in the bottom half of the Premier League rankings in 11th place.

Spurs' slump has coincided with a selection crisis in defence in particular, as well as the absence of Rodrigo Bentancur, who was serving a seven-game suspension for an offensive comment he made over the summer about Son Heung-min and South Koreans.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

'Reluctant' Newcastle make 'shock' call that could benefit Man United

Newcastle United's Sandro Tonali pictured on September 21, 2024
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Newcastle United are 'reluctantly' prepared to part ways with Sandro Tonali next summer in a move that could have major benefits for Manchester United and Chelsea.

The Italy international's St James' Park career is yet to truly ignite after he was banned for 10 months for betting offences right at the start of his Magpies journey.

Tonali has since become a fundamental part of Eddie Howe's squad, playing the full 90 in the weekend's 4-0 thrashing of Ipswich Town, but he is yet to become an undisputed starter.

Bruno Guimaraes, Joe Willock, Sean Longstaff, Joelinton and the fledgling Lewis Miley are all competing for minutes in Howe's midfield, and Tonali is already being linked with a return to his homeland.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Money matters: Could Ratcliffe force Ruben to play Rashford?

Marcus Rashford of Manchester United during his side's Premier League match against Everton at Old Trafford, December 1, 2024
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is apparently under no pressure to select Marcus Rashford after the forward's bombshell interview.

The 27-year-old has been left out of the Red Devils' last three matchday squads against Manchester City, Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur, with Amorim insisting on all three occasions that his choice was simply down to "selection".

It is believed that the new Red Devils boss has not been impressed with Rashford's application in training, but the saga took an unexpected twist earlier this month when Rashford admitted that he was seeking a "new challenge" elsewhere.

Amorim has publicly questioned the "choices" of Rashford's camp following his bombshell revelation to journalist Henry Winter, and the forward could try to engineer an exit from the club as early as January.

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11mo ago RUMOUR

Diaz 'makes decision over Liverpool future' amid Barca links

Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring on December 22, 2024
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Liverpool forward Luis Diaz reportedly has no plans to leave the club despite being linked with a potential move to Barcelona.

The Catalan giants still hold an interest in the Colombia international after they were linked with his signature in the summer transfer window.

A recent report claimed that Diaz could look to leave Liverpool next summer following a lack of progress in contract negotiations.

The two parties have seemingly been in discussion over a new and improved deal to extend Diaz's stay beyond the end of his current contract which is set to expire in 2027.

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