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CHRISTIAN PULISIC is attracting attention from Newcastle United and Arsenal, according to reports.
The USMNT star impressed at the World Cup and has been out of favour at Stamford Bridge in recent years.
Therefore, he could be set for an exit as early as January and Premier League giants Newcastle and Arsenal are interested in a move.
Chelsea could also be set to lose Mason Mount if reports are to be believed, with Juventus the latest team to show interest in the midfielder.
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- James Colasanti
ETH: Rashford can emulate Mbappe
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag believes their striker can reach the same level as Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
Ahead of Rashford and England’s World Cup quarter-final defeat to Mbappe and France, Ten Hag said: “I believe when Marcus’s positioning is on the back of the defending line, there is almost no better player in the world.
“There is Mbappe in this moment, a type like him.
“But when he (Rashford)’s getting in that position, he’s great and you see he’s really improved also out of possession.”
- James Colasanti
Ramos price ‘increased to £70m’
Manchester United target Goncalo Ramos’ price-tag has risen from £25million to £70m after he starred for Portugal at the World Cup, according to the Daily Express.
Benfica forward Ramos, 21, stunned viewers across the world with a hat-trick in Portugal’s 6-1 win over Switzerland in the last 16.
- James Colasanti
Brazil 'want Guardiola as boss'
Brazil want Pep Guardiola to replace Tite as their manager, according to SPORT.
The Manchester City boss, 51, who is regarded as one of football's greatest ever managers after trophy-laden spells with Barcelona and Bayern Munich, has never taken charge of a national team.
Brazil suffered a disappointing World Cup quarter-final defeat to Croatia and reports suggest they will contact Pep in the coming days to see if they can tempt him to take over at the end of the season.
- James Colasanti
Newcastle eye-up USA's Pulisic
Newcastle boss Eddie How wants to sign Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, according to the Mirror.
The 24-year-old United States play-making forward caught the eye with his displays at the World Cup and bagged a crucial winner over Iran to help them progress to the knock-out stages.
- James Colasanti
Mudryk’s £100m valuation too high
Arsenal are still keen on Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk but his £100million price-tag could be too high, according to Football London.
Shakhtar’s director of football Darijo Srna told Marca via Fabrizio Romano: “Jack Grealish was sold for more than £100m and Mudryk’s level is not lower.”
Mudryk, 21, has eight caps for Ukraine with the most recent coming in a 0-0 Nations League clash against Scotland in September.
- James Colasanti
Gunners tracking Chelsea star Pulisic
Arsenal and Manchester are two of a number of clubs interested in Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic, according to the Mirror.
The 24-year-old United States play-making forward caught the eye with his displays at the World Cup and bagged a crucial winner over Iran to help them progress to the knock-out stages.
- James Colasanti
Juventus keen on Chelsea's Mount
Juventus are lining up a surprise swoop for Chelsea star Mason Mount, according to CalcioMercatoWeb.
The midfielder, 23, is coming into the final 18 months of his Blues deal and was on show with England at this winter's World Cup in Qatar.
Apparently, the Old Lady are prepared to sell Weston McKennie and Adrien Rabiot and return on-loan Leandro Paredes to Paris Saint-Germain to fund a move to bring Mount to Serie A.
- James Colasanti
Arsenal after Portugal star Felix
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Portugal forward Joao Felix, according to Spanish outlet AS.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen their Prem title tilt and needs to fill the void left by Gabriel Jesus’ injury.
Atletico Madrid star Felix, 23, impressed at this winter’s World Cup with one goal and two assists in four matches.
- Kealan Hughes
Good morning footy fans!
Thomas Tuchel wants the England job — if Gareth Southgate decides to walk away.
The former Chelsea chief is back in Germany after being sacked by the Blues in September.
But Tuchel, 49, would love to make a swift return to England as boss of the Three Lions.
He has seen first-hand all the young talent at the country’s disposal, both at Stamford Bridge and in opposition teams.
Chelsea stars Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell have all been part of the current set-up.
The FA is desperate for Southgate to stay on despite Saturday’s 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.
AC Milan are back on the trail of Fulham’s Antonee Robinson after hearing rivals Inter are watching.
Milan went close to landing the USA left-back three years ago.
That was before a misleading medical suggested a heart problem.
Robinson, 25, has shown his fitness since and looked one of the quickest players around at the World Cup.That was where Serie A giants Inter went to see him in action.
Now AC Milan have reacted to the news that their neighbours are keen.
And now they are back on Robinson’s trail.
Cristiano Ronaldo could be denied a move to Al Nassr with the Saudi Pro League side reportedly plotting a move for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino instead.
Ronaldo, 37, became a free agent last month after his Manchester United contract was terminated.
The Portugal captain infuriated United officials and fans when he blasted the club during a bombshell tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.
But, he is yet to find a new side with the January transfer window looming.
Ronaldo has been heavily linked with a move to Al Nassr since his Old Trafford contract was ripped up.
However, the Saudi side now have their sights set on another Premier League attacker.
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has starred in the World Cup, and the Brighton midfielder has attracted plenty of suitors.
Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Juventus have all been linked with a move for the Seagulls star.
Now, according to Fichajes, Tottenham have registered their interest in the elegant schemer.
However, it would take a significant fee to take him away from the Amex Stadium – with Mac Allister having recently signed a new contract with the club.
Bayern Munich are the latest club linked with a move for Josko Gvardiol.
The Croatian defender has been in inspired form in the World Cup, as his country reached the semi-final.
And the Germans will join Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid in trying to bring the RB Leipzig centre back to their club, according to Foot Mercato.
- Jon Boon
Tuchel wants England job
Thomas Tuchel wants the England job — if Gareth Southgate decides to walk away.
The former Chelsea chief is back in Germany after being sacked by the Blues in September.
But Tuchel, 49, would love to make a swift return to England as boss of the Three Lions.
He has seen first-hand all the young talent at the country’s disposal, both at Stamford Bridge and in opposition teams.
Chelsea stars Mason Mount, Reece James, Conor Gallagher, Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell have all been part of the current set-up.
The FA is desperate for Southgate to stay on despite Saturday’s 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.
- Jon Boon
Charlton takeover
Charlton are a target for a leading football agency who want to be involved with buying the club and showcasing their players.
The business have talent on their books from around the world.
And they are among the parties keen on the struggling League One outfit.
The plan would be for them to work with a front man who would be the new owner but using their contacts and clients.
The group looked at a couple of Championship clubs but they were too dear.
The Addicks’ current owner Thomas Sandgaard would sell.
- Jon Boon
Ebiowei targeted
Swansea are out to beat Hull to sign Crystal Palace winger Malcolm Ebiowei on loan in January.
Ebiowei, who is also a target for Man Utd, impressed Hull boss Liam Rosenior when he was in charge at Derby last term.
And the Eagles may send the 19-year-old out again to get some more game-time.
But Swansea are also keen and Ebiowei could line up alongside Swansea’s 16-year-old Aimar Govea, who is caught in a tug of war between Spain and Ecuador.
- Jon Boon
Milan in for Fulham's Robinson
AC Milan are back on the trail of Fulham’s Antonee Robinson after hearing rivals Inter are watching.
Milan went close to landing the USA left-back three years ago.
That was before a misleading medical suggested a heart problem.
Robinson, 25, has shown his fitness since and looked one of the quickest players around at the World Cup.
That was where Serie A giants Inter went to see him in action.
Now AC Milan have reacted to the news that their neighbours are keen.
And now they are back on Robinson’s trail.
- Jon Boon
Rondon's future in doubt
Salomon Rondon’s future at Everton is in doubt and he may be shipped out in the transfer window.
The experienced striker, 33, missed the defeat at Bournemouth that left the club on a low going into the World Cup break because of a toe problem.
Now the Venezuelan may train with the younger players as boss Frank Lampard plans ahead without him.
And Sheffield Wednesday have joined Fleetwood in the hunt for the Toffees’ young striker Tom Cannon on loan.
Everton return to Premier League action on December 26 against Wolves, sitting one point above the drop zone.
And while Rondon faces a Goodison Park exit, Alex Iwobi looks set to sign a new £100,000-a-week deal, as revealed by SunSport.
- Jon Boon
Min-jae interest renewed
According to the Mirror, Man Utd are back on the hunt for Kim Min-jae.
The Napoli defender has been in sensational form this campaign, as his side challenge for the Serie A title.
And he didn’t harm his credentials at the World Cup – impressing for South Korea.
The Red Devils have renewed their interest for the centre back, as they hunt for the reinforcements at the back.
- Jon Boon
Ronaldo denied Al Nassr move
Cristiano Ronaldo could be denied a move to Al Nassr with the Saudi Pro League side reportedly plotting a move for Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino instead.
Ronaldo, 37, became a free agent last month after his Manchester United contract was terminated.
The Portugal captain infuriated United officials and fans when he blasted the club during a bombshell tell-all interview with Piers Morgan.
But, he is yet to find a new side with the January transfer window looming.
Ronaldo has been heavily linked with a move to Al Nassr since his Old Trafford contract was ripped up.
However, the Saudi side now have their sights set on another Premier League attacker.
- Jon Boon
Gallas tells Chelsea to sign Ronaldo
William Gallas has urged Chelsea to sign Cristiano Ronaldo
He said: "What I know is Todd Boehly wanted Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad when Thomas Tuchel did not.
"Maybe it’s a good opportunity for six months to bring Ronaldo to Chelsea.
"It would be good for Ronaldo to go to Chelsea so he can still play in the Champions League and it can benefit Chelsea too because they need a striker."
- Jon Boon
Spurs linked with Mac Allister
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has starred in the World Cup, and the Brighton midfielder has attracted plenty of suitors.
Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and Juventus have all been linked with a move for the Seagulls star.
Now, according to Fichajes, Tottenham have registered their interest in the elegant schemer.
However, it would take a significant fee to take him away from the Amex Stadium – with Mac Allister having recently signed a new contract with the club.
- Jon Boon
Gvardiol chase
Bayern Munich are the latest club linked with a move for Josko Gvardiol.
The Croatian defender has been in inspired form in the World Cup, as his country reached the semi-final.
And the Germans will join Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madridin trying to bring the RB Leipzig centre back to their club, according to Foot Mercato.
- Alex Cole
Broja stretchered off for Chelsea
Armando Broja was stretchered off after an agonising knee injury that left him screaming in pain.
The striker started from the off in a Dubai friendly against Aston Villa, ahead of the return of the Premier League.
But he was carried off after 25 minutes following a collision with Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa.
Broja was chasing down Konsa in the box and attempted to nick the ball from the defender.
But his momentum took him to the floor which led to an awkward fall.
The Albanian forward was heard screaming in pain as he clutched his knee almost immediately.
- Alex Cole
Ronaldo breaks silence after World Cup exit
Cristiano Ronaldo posted an emotional statement after his “biggest and most ambitious dream” of winning a World Cup ended.
Ronaldo, who is currently a free agent after being sacked by Manchester United, will be 42 by the time the next World Cup kicks off.
It is unknown whether he will play on until then.
Ron wrote on Instagram this afternoon: “Winning a World Cup for Portugal was the biggest and most ambitious dream of my career.
“Fortunately, I won many titles of international dimension, including for Portugal, but putting the name of our country on the highest level in the world was my biggest dream.
“I fought for it. I fought hard for this dream. In the 5 appearances that I scored in World Cups over 16 years, always alongside great players and supported by millions of Portuguese people, I gave my all.
“I left everything on the field. I never turned my face to the fight and I never gave up on that dream.
“Unfortunately, yesterday the dream ended. It is not worth reacting to heat.”
- Alex Cole
Bellingham will go to City first, says Rio
Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham will seal a transfer to Manchester City over any of their rivals, according to Rio Ferdinand.
Speaking on FIVE this week, he said: “Pep Guardiola’s signed a new deal, if they don’t win the Champions League this year, he goes there with a mindset, ‘I am going to be the man that brings you the Champions League.’
“That’s how I think he’s moving, that’s how I think he rolls. I think he will [go to City], I think he’ll say he’s got a couple of mates there, England boys, ‘I can go to [Real] Madrid in five years’.
“I think he thinks, ‘listen man, I’m a superstar, I want to go win the league and the Premier League because I’m an English-born boy and then I’ll go Madrid and do the same there in a couple of years’.
“The mad thing is he’s got the chance, the great thing is he has the absolute choice and pick of what he does. There will be clubs queuing up”
- Alex Cole
Fiorentina star's brother hints at PSG move after World Cup success
Sofyan Amrabat’s brother Nordin has begged PSG to sign the Morocco star.
The Fiorentina star has enjoyed an outstanding World Cup, which has caught the attention of some of Europe’s top clubs.
Liverpool are already targeting a move for the 26-year-old, with his fine performances for the African outfit catching Jurgen Klopp’s eye.
The Reds have already held secret transfer meetings with the midfielder’s team before the World Cup with Klopp desperate to strengthen his central options.
Amrabat has played every minute in Qatar to help Morocco defy the odds and reach the semi-finals.
- Alex Cole
Ron stays in Qatar
Free agent Cristiano Ronaldo and his ex-Manchester United team-mates Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot will NOT return to Lisbon and will stay in Qatar despite Portugal's World Cup exit.
Portugal missed out on a semi-final date with world champions France after they fell to a historic 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Morocco.
Ronaldo was a second half substitute and was unable to save his country from disaster, like he has so many times before.
The Portuguese FA has announced Ronaldo and nine other team-mates, including United duo Fernandes and Dalot, will stay in Qatar.
Other names include Bernardo Silva, Ruben Neves, Rui Patricio, Raphael Guerreiro, Rafael Leao, Joao Cancelo and Maheus Nunes.
Only 14 players will be returning to the Portuguese capital of Lisbon following their World Cup disappointment.
- Alex Cole
Where it went Ron
Free agent Cristiano Ronaldo had only ten touches as Portugal were dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco.
Youssef El-Nesyri scored the winner to send Morocco through as the first ever African semi-finalists.
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