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TOP STORY: Clubs surround Chelsea defender Christensen
Tottenham Hotspur is the latest club in a list of names showing an interest in signing Chelsea focus back Andreas Christensen, follow Daily Star.
The Denmark The international’s contract expires in the summer of 2022, and the fact that he has yet to sign an extension has attracted the attention of many clubs inside and outside England.
New coach Antonio Conte has identified strengthening Spurs’ spine as an absolute priority and it appears the 25-year-old is the man he wants to do it – this will be helped by his status. is a free agent if he cannot come to an agreement with Chelsea.
Manchester United and City of Manchester both are also monitoring how things develop, especially in January. As the new year arrives, overseas interest clubs such as AC Milan and Barcelona would be able to negotiate with Christensen, possibly to their advantage.
However, it is far from certain that Christensen will leave Chelsea, with Thomas Tuchel continuing to see him as an important part of the Blues squad.
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10.05 GMT: Manchester United could be looking for a new striker if Edinson Cavani join Barcelona.
Cavani, 34, is not playing as much as he would like at Old Trafford and sources told ESPN He is ready to move to Barca next month.
Sources explain that contact has increased in recent days, with the Uruguay international asking for an 18-month deal with an eye for the World Cup in Qatar next winter. However, Barca also need to reach an agreement with United as Cavani has a contract until the end of the season at Manchester.
United are looking for a replacement in the meantime, said Daily mail, with Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, by Atlético Madrid Joao Felix, Chelsea move on Timo Werner and Real Sociedad’s Alexander Isak All are on the shortlist.
09.32 GMT: ICYMI – Anthony Martial wants to leave Manchester United in January, according to his agent.
Martial has been plagued by injury so far this season but has not started a Premier League game since the 1-1 draw with Everton on October 2. He is yet to appear for coaching. Interim coach Ralf Rangnick because of knee problems and the French striker. His agent, Philippe Lamboley, says the 26-year-old wants to move in next month after making just four appearances in all competitions since August.
“Anthony wants to leave the club in January,” Lamboley told Sky Sports. “He just needs to play. He doesn’t want to stay in January and I will talk to the club soon.”
09:00 GMT: Front Antoine Griezmann told ESPN that he has struggled to adjust to life back at Atletico Madrid after rejoining the La Liga champions from Barcelona last summer.
Griezmann, 30, spent five years at Atletico – becoming the fourth-highest goalscorer in the club’s history – before moving to Barcelona in 2019.
After two ups and downs at Camp Nou, he returned to the Wanda Metropolitano in August on a season-long loan, with Atletico obligated to make the deal permanent the following summer.
The France international starred this week in Atletico’s impressive 3-1 win over FC Porto to secure a place in the Champions League round of 16, but both he and his team-mates have been inconsistent this season. Atletico entered Sunday’s derby against Real Madrid, 10 points behind rivals in the same city on the La Liga table.
“Honestly, I struggled at first.” Griezmann told ESPN. “It was a rhythm I wasn’t used to, a new system for me. I had to take that and incorporate it into my own style of play.” In the end, I got better and I feel better on the field. To reach the next round of the Champions League is very important for me. “
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PAPER GOSSIP (by Danny Lewis)
– AC Milan wants to use their positive relationship with Real Madrid to sign striker Luka Jovic, as was reported by Calciomercato, although they may consider letting that happen next summer. There are other goals, such as River Plate‘S Julian Alvarez and Penarol‘S Agustin Alvarez, while Arsenal‘S Alexandre Lacazette under consideration when his contract ends in the summer, although the Frenchman’s high salary could thwart any potential deal.
– Mauro IcardiWanda Nara’s wife and agent met Juventus before being able to move from Paris Saint-Germain, as was reported by Mercato’s feet. While Juventus are interested in a loan deal during the transfer window, Nara is also holding discussions with other clubs – particularly from Serie A – over a return. Italy seems to be the main goal.
– Hugo Lloris has opened talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a contract extension and wants to stay in North London, according to Football Insider. The France The international’s current contract ends in the summer of 2022, which has raised some questions around the goalkeeper’s future, but he feels settled at Spurs.
– West Ham United interested Liverpool focus back Nat Phillips, but the Red Devils are only willing to let him go so often, reports Sun. They will not consider a loan deal at all, with some suggesting any deal could reach around £10m. The Hammers are looking for reinforcements after injury Angelo Ogbonna and Kurt Zouma, even though someone such as Burnley‘S James Tarkowski considered too expensive.
– Newcastle United Football Club manager Eddie Howe hopes to be reunited with AFC Bournemouth focus back Steve Cook, follow Sun. The Magpies boss is hoping to bring in players with Premier League experience, and he’ll know exactly what to expect from the Cherries captain.
– Rennes hoping to sign LIKE Nancy midfielder Warren Bondo despite facing competition for his signature from across Europe, reports Le10 Sport. AC Milan are said to be very interested in signing the 18-year-old, while Bayern Munich trying to get him in. In addition, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Internazionale all were following him.
