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CHELSEA are closing in on the signing of Joao Felix on loan until the end of the season – and his medical set to take place today!

The Blues have agreed to sign Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid for the rest of the season.

Chelsea rivals Tottenham, however, are interested in their own star who plays in Portugal Pedro Porro of Sporting Lisbon.

Elsewhere, Inter Miami are still hoping to sign Lionel Messi despite rumours regarding a contract extension at PSG.

The MLS side were said to be on the verge of agreeing a sensational deal to sign the PSG ace back in November but he now looks set to stay in France, despite Miami's hopes.

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    Felix and Wout in brink

    Joao Felix and Wout Weghorst are close to Prem arrivals – but the Mykhailo Mudryk saga continues.

    Portugal wideman Felix is poised to complete his Chelsea loan move after Manchester United and Arsenal rejected Atletico Madrid's demands.

    But the Red Devils are expected to tie up a temporary deal for Burnley striker Weghorst, who's currently a loan star for Besiktas.

    And Arsenal are back in pole position for main target Mudryk, despite Chelsea sniffing around the Shakhtar Donetsk winger.

    The Gunners and Tottenham are being linked with Brighton attacker Leandro Trossard.
    And it's thought Barcelona could be lining up a fire sale of top talent.

    Spain youngster Ansu Fati, who's been linked to Old Trafford, is the most suprising name who could be available.

    Former Leeds hero Raphinha and ex-Manchester City winger Ferran Torres are also on the list of possible departures.

    Marseille midfielder Matteo Guendouzi could reunite with ex-Arsenal boss Unai Emery at Aston Villa.

    And Villa, plus Everton, are said to be monitoring Villarreal forward Arnaut Danjuma.

    Finally, Chelsea might try to hijack Tottenham’s move for Sporting Lisbon right-back Pedro Porro.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Felix deal ‘absolute madness’

    Chelsea paying £10million to borrow Joao Felix for the rest of the season is “absolute madness”.

    That’s the verdict of Ally McCoist after the Blues seemingly beat off Arsenal and Manchester United to the Atletico Madrid wideman.

    Ex-Scotland striker McCoist “can’t believe” Chelsea are paying such a sum – plus the Portugal star’s wages.

    The Gunners baulked at Atletico’s demands as they are more keen on Shakhtar Donetsk’ss Mykhailo Mudryk.

    And McCoist told talkSPORT: “I’ve got to say I can’t believe we’re paying £10m for a loan now – absolute madness.

    “I like Joao Felix [but] I don’t think he’s the answer to Chelsea’s problems.

    “They need a centre-forward. Plus, I don’t think he’s consistent enough.

    “I watched him closely at the World Cup and I thought he did some brilliant things. I thought he had one or two good games.

    “But he’s one of those players, for me, he just leaves you wanting a little bit more.”

  • Ian Tuckey

    Ex-Gunner Auba could face Chelsea exit

    Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly attracting interest from Spain.

    The Gabon and ex-Arsenal striker, 33, joined from Barcelona in the summer but has failed to hit peak form.

    Aubameyang has played nine times in the Premier League, scoring just once following 13 goals in 18 games for Barca.

    And his pathway to more starts could be further blocked if Chelsea complete the loan signing of Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix.

    Aubameyang missed Sunday’s 4-0 FA Cup loss at Manchester City with a back problem.

    But he’s expected to be fit for Saturday’s home Prem clash with Crystal Palace.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Azeez reunites with Betsy

    Arsenal starlet Miguel Azeez has joined Championship strugglers Wigan on loan for the rest of the campaign.

    The midfielder, 20, was borrowed by Portsmouth last season.

    And he’s reunited with Latics’ assistant manager Kevin Betsy, who oversaw him with England youths and as an Arsenal kid.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Magpies want Moukoko

    Newcastle will bid to tempt German rising star Youssoufa Moukoko into a summer move on a free.

    But Barcelona believe they are favourites to land the 18-year-old forward, who became his country’s youngest ever World Cup player in Qatar.

    Borussia Dortmund want Moukoko to sign a new deal but for £60,000 a week — compared to £85,000 he could get at Newcastle or Barca.

    Toon have not spoken directly to the youngster but boss Eddie Howe wants him on board.

    Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said: “We would like a decision quite promptly. It is important for all parties to have clarity.”

    The teenager has been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as well as Barcelona.

    Man City, PSG and Real Madrid have also monitored him in the past.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Ronaldo 'negative effect on Marcus, Sancho'

    Cristiano Ronaldo had a "negative effect" on Manchester United's England frontmen Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho.

    So says ex-Three Lions' winger John Barnes as legend Ronaldo awaits his debut for new club Al Nassr.

    Barnes told BonusCodeBets: “You have Sancho who is still yet to come back also.

    "I would like to see Sancho given an opportunity to revive his career. I think Ronaldo had a very negative effect on the players whilst he was there. Just his presence.” 

    “A lot of the players went backwards because of him and the influence he had.

    "I’m glad Rashford and Sancho will now be given an opportunity to show what they can do. When you go to a club and don’t start well, it's tough. Especially at £80m.”

  • Ian Tuckey

    Gunners focus on Mykhailo

    Arsenal ducked out of a loan bidding war for Joao Felix to focus on Mykhailo Mudryk.

    That's the claim of transfer expert Fabrizio Romano as Chelsea close on a deal for Atletico Madrid winger Felix.

    Romano insists the Gunners' January transfer priority has always been Shakhtar Donetsk wideman Mudryk.

    That helped Chelsea fend off Arsenal and Manchester United for Felix as Atletico wanted a large loan fee plus his wages paid in full.

    Romano told his YouTube channel: "They (Arsenal) had conversations with Joao Felix.

    "But they don’t want to spend around €15-16m plus taxes for the Joao Felix loan deal, so the focus is on Mykhailo Mudryk.”

  • Ian Tuckey

    Emery 'eyes Guendouzi reunion'

    Matteo Guendouzi could reunite with ex-Arsenal boss Unai Emery.

    It's thought Aston Villa chief Emery is in for the Marseille midfielder.

    French outlet L’Equipe believe a Premier League club has already made an approach for the France ace this month

    And that team could well be Villa.

    Guendouzi, 23, only move to Marseille from the Emirates last July for £9.7million.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Everton and Villa linked to Danjuma

    Villarreal will reluctantly consider selling striker Arnaut Danjuma – amid interest from Everton and Aston Villa.

    The Spaniards would love to keep the six-cap Dutchman, 25.

    But transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says it's possible the former Bournemouth man could leave this month.

    Romano posted: "Villarreal will now listen to offers but no rush as Danjuma is a valued asset.

    "Player's representatives are in talks with clubs across Europe whilst future is being considered. More than one club keen on signing him."

  • Ian Tuckey

    Cannon fired up by Preston move

    Everton striker Tom Cannon says he pounced at the chance to join Preston – after hearing they "create a lot of chances".

    The Republic of Ireland Under-21 star told iFollow PNE: "I’m delighted and glad it’s finally done.

    It’s an opportunity I’m really looking forward to after speaking to the manager. He’s told me what they want of me and I’m hearing they create a lot of chances so I’m here to put them away.

    "Ever since I heard of the interest, I just wanted to get the deal done.

    "I just want to gain as much experience and minutes as I can here and see where that takes me.”

    Boss Ryan Lowe told the Championship club's website: "There were a lot of clubs who were interested in signing him, so I'm really pleased we've got it over the line."

  • Ian Tuckey

    Spurs rated serious contenders for Trossard

    Tottenham are keen on a January move for reported Arsenal target Leandro Trossard.

    Spurs are looking to add one or two additions to their squad this window with right wing-back and an attacking player the priorities.

    Versatile Brighton star Trossard, 28, is on their radar for the latter role.

    But Arsenal are just one of the other Premier League clubs interested.

    The Belgian’s contract with the Seagulls expires at the end of the season.

    But SunSport understands Albion have the option to extend it by a further year, which they will do if he is still at the club beyond the January window.

    Trossard has seven goals in the Premier League this season, including a hat-trick at Liverpool in October, though his form has nosedived since returning from the World Cup.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Chelsea eye Spurs target Pedro

    Chelsea could hijack Tottenham’s move for Sporting star Pedro Porro, according to reports.

    The Blues are in dreadful form and desperately need reinforcements this month in hope of a more positive second half of the season.

    One position that needs to be addressed is right-back.

    That’s because Chelsea don’t have a genuine back-up for Reece James, who’s struggled with consistent injury problems.

    James is once again sidelined after suffering another knee problem on his comeback against Bournemouth last month.

    As a result, Chelsea could enter the race highly-rated Sporting man Porro, according to Ben Jacobs, speaking on the Last Word on Spurs podcast.

    The 21-year-old has caught the eye in Portugal, registering two goals and 12 assists this season.

    He’s particularly impressed in the Champions League and his overall record for Sporting is 30 goal contributions is 94 appearances since arriving from Manchester City in 2020.

    But the Blues face competition from London rivals Tottenham, who are also in desperate need of a right-sided player.

    Although Spurs are unsure whether to trigger his £37m release clause, so Chelsea could swoop in and take advantage.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Aubameyang 'wanted in Spain'

    Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly attracting interest from Spain.

    The Gabon and ex-Arsenal striker, 33, joined from Barcelona in the summer but has failed to hit peak form.

    Aubameyang has played nine times in the Premier League, scoring just once following 13 goals in 18 games for Barca.

    And his pathway to more starts could be further blocked if Chelsea complete the loan signing of Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix.

    Aubameyang missed Sunday's 4-0 FA Cup loss at Manchester City with a back problem.

    But he's expected to be fit for Saturday's home Prem clash with Crystal Palace.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Saints eye Doku bid

    Southampton will reportedly launch a bid for winger Jeremy Doku as they bid to fight their way out of relegation.

    The Belgium star is currently at Rennes after a £23m move from Anderlecht in 2020.

    While injuries have hampered his progress in France, Doku has demonstrated flashes of quality and goal-threat.

    And Foot Mercato report that the Saints are bidding to bring him to St Mary's to give their struggling side a boost.

    The Premier League side are believed to be enquiring about his availability.

    Southampton will be hoping he can bring some additional sharpness to their goal-shy forward line.

  • Ian Tuckey

    'Chelsea lack plan for how to use Felix'

    Chelsea have been accused of lacking a "project" as they prepare to pay "absurd" money for Joao Felix.

    Arsenal and Manchester United baulked at splashing a huge loan fee and full wages for the Atletico Madrid attacker.

    And journalist Julien Laurens doubts the Blues have a proper plan for how to use the Portugal star.

    Laurens told ESPN: “It’s very close, it was validated by Todd Boehly, the club and Jorge Mendes.

    “The line they are trying to brief everybody is that he chose ‘the Chelsea project ahead of Arsenal or Manchester United’, which, let’s be honest here, there is no project here.

    “Man United and Arsenal didn’t want to pay the absurd amount of money that this deal would cost for four months. "

    "He is a top player that would work in a team that is functioning, which isn’t the case of Chelsea football club right now.

    He’s not the answer, certainly not his own, to resolve all their attacking issues."

  • Ian Tuckey

    Would Trossard say no again?

    Brighton's Leandro Trossard could get a second chance from Arsenal – three years after the Belgium winger rejected the Gunners.

    The former Genk star, 28, has impressed since moving to the Prem in 2020.

    And Tottenham are also said to be keen on him.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Barca could offload Fati, Torres and Raphinha

    Cash-strapped Barcelona are reportedly ready to have a fire sale of stars as they look to balance the books.

    The club spent a combined figure of around £150m to bring in Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde in the summer.

    And in order to do this, they were forced to take drastic measures such as selling a 25 per cent stake of their in-house production company, as well as ten per cent of their TV rights for the next 25 years.

    To ensure they don't end up in the same situation this summer, the club are willing to consider the sale of a number of big name players.

    Brazil international winger Raphinha is one of them, with the club hoping to recoup the £55m they paid to sign him from Leeds.

    Ferran Torres is also reportedly allowed to leave for the right price, having joined from Man City for £55m two years ago.

    And perhaps most surprisingly, the club are said to be prepared to listen to offers for 20-year-old Ansu Fati.

    Fati was previously a top target for Man Utd, with the club reportedly agreeing a £135m deal to sign him in 2020 before Barca pulled the plug.

    Such was the high regard that the Spain starlet was held in, that the club handed him Lionel Messi's number ten shirt following the World Cup winner's departure.

    But journalist Jose Alvarez told El Chiringuito that Barca have not been satisfied with the performances of Fati and the two other players and could consider an offer in order to keep Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Wigan complete Miguel loan

    Arsenal starlet Miguel Azeez has joined Championship strugglers Wigan on loan for the rest of the campaign.

    The midfielder, 20, was borrowed by Portsmouth last season.

    And he's reunited with Latics' assistant manager Kevin Betsy, who oversaw him with England youths and as an Arsenal kid.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Arsenal youngster in talks with Wigan

    Arsenal youngster Miguel Azeez is reportedly in talks with Wigan over a January transfer.

    Azeez has spent the majority of this season on loan at Spanish second-division side UD Ibiza.

    However, Arsenal re-called the youngster after making just 10 league appearances.

    And The Athletic report that the 20-year-old is in talks with Wigan over a loan move.

  • Ian Tuckey

    LVG's a bigger name than you thought

    Football fans are just learning Louis van Gaal's real name – with the Dutchman going with the shorter version.

    The legendary manager has enjoyed an incredible career in football but has now re-entered retirement following the World Cup.

    Van Gaal took charge of the Netherlands for the third time as he led them to Qatar.

    His Holland team had been making steady progress before being knocked out in a frantic game with Argentina in the quarter-finals.

    Footy fans who had followed the 71-year-old's career thought they knew everything about him.

    But some will still be shocked to learn one of his middle names is "Maria".

    The former Manchester United manager's full name is Aloysius Paulus Maria Louis van Gaal.

    He opts for the shorter version professionally.

    Fellow Dutchman Wout Weghorst – who could be Old Trafford-bound – also shares the middle-name of "Maria".

    The Burnley striker's full name is Wout François Maria Weghorst.

  • Ian Tuckey

    Cole shocked by Red Devils' Wout move

    Manchester United legend Andy Cole is shocked the Red Devils are recruiting Wout Weghorst – after his "tough time" at Burnley.

    Cole told Casinos En Ligne: "Wow! When I heard about Weghorst I was as surprised as anybody.

    "I know he got a couple of goals in the World Cup and he’s on loan in Turkey now but he had an absolutely terrible time at Burnley.

    "You can only say if he had such a tough time at Burnley what can we really expect if he comes to Manchester United?"

  • Ian Tuckey

    Utd ‘AGREE £3m Weghorst loan'

    Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign striker Wout Weghorst on loan.

    It appears they have found their man after agreeing on a deal with his parent club, Burnley and Besiktas, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

    It appears they have found their man after agreeing on a deal with his parent club, Burnley and Besiktas, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

    However, he did suggest that a deal would only be completed once the Turkish club have found a replacement.

    The reporter tweeted: "Manchester United have reached full, verbal agreement to sign Wout Weghorst.

    "Understand deal will cost around €3m (£2.65m) to Besiktas — Weghorst will join on loan from Burnley.

    "Final step needed, Besiktas will only approve the deal if they find the right replacement."

    However, it appears Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr has aided United and created a domino effect.

  • Ian Tuckey

    'Toon interest could spark Arsenal bid for Youri'

    Arsenal might have to bid for Youri Tielemans this month – to fend off Newcastle.

    CBS Sports' Ben Jacobs believes the Toon's interest means the Gunners can no longer bide their time over a possible free transfer move for the Leicester midfielder in the summer.

    Jacobs said: “It’s very interesting because we know that Arsenal’s interest in Tielemans hasn’t gone away.

    The price just hasn’t been right for them historically.

    “But if a club like Newcastle choose to come calling, it changes the dynamic and it forces Arsenal to make a decision.

    Are they prepared to pay a fee for Tielemans? If not, they would have to wait and see whether or not he would go elsewhere mid-season or wait for them to come calling when he’s available on a free transfer.”

  • Ian Tuckey

    Felix deal 'absolute madness'

    Chelsea paying £10million to borrow Joao Felix for the rest of the season is "absolute madness".

    That's the verdict of Ally McCoist after the Blues seemingly beat off Arsenal and Manchester United to the Atletico Madrid wideman.

    Ex-Scotland striker McCoist "can't believe" Chelsea are paying such a sum – plus the Portugal star's wages.

    The Gunners baulked at Atletico's demands as they are more keen on Shakhtar Donetsk'ss Mykhailo Mudryk.

    And McCoist told talkSPORT: “I’ve got to say I can’t believe we’re paying £10m for a loan now – absolute madness.

    "I like Joao Felix [but] I don’t think he’s the answer to Chelsea’s problems.

    "They need a centre-forward. Plus, I don’t think he’s consistent enough.

    “I watched him closely at the World Cup and I thought he did some brilliant things. I thought he had one or two good games.

    "But he’s one of those players, for me, he just leaves you wanting a little bit more.”

  • Ian Tuckey

    Red Devils could miss out on Felix AND Depay

    Manchester United could suffer a double blow with Joao Felix’s proposed loan to Chelsea leading to Atletico Madrid targeting Memphis Depay.

    The Red Devils are in scintillating form after continuing their perfect post-World Cup form by beating Everton on Friday.

    But Erik ten Hag is still hoping to bolster his squad with attacking reinforcements before the end of the month.

    United have already missed out on Cody Gakpo after he joined Liverpool.

    And the Old Trafford club are set to also lose out to Chelsea in the race for Felix.

    The Atletico Madrid ace has been linked with United, but he’s now on the verge of securing a loan switch to Stamford Bridge.

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