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Transfer news RECAP: Everton set £100m price tag for Jarrad Branthwaite, Man United eye Real Sociedad winger and Kalvin Phillips seeks playing time assurances
By Michael Pavitt For Mailonline
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Recap Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news and updates ahead of the January Transfer window.
Chelsea 'join transfer battle for Red Bull Salzburg wonderkid Amar Dedic' ahead of January
Chelsea must fend off interest from Newcastle and former manager Jose Mourinho in their pursuit of Bosnian wonderkid Amar Dedic, according to reports.
The 21-year-old full-back has impressed for Red Bull Salzburg this campaign, contributing five goals and three assists from defence so far.
Chelsea have sent a scout to all of Dedic's Champions League matches this term, including multiple Euro 2024 qualifiers for Bosnia.
Newcastle have also kept a close eye on the youngster, scouting him during a handful of Red Bull Salzburg matches.
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Unai Emery drops hint that Aston Villa could make signings in January
Unai Emery dropped a strong hint that Aston Villa are ready to invest in January to keep their title challenge on the right track.
Villa will go top of the Premier League if they beat Sheffield United at home on Friday and the club’s billionaire owners, Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, seem prepared to back their manager next month after a spectacular first half of the season.
Emery said: ‘The owners are very ambitious and they are excited. They are enjoying it.'
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Everton name their price for Man United target Jarrad Branthwaite with the Toffees 'only willing to listen to offers of around £100m'
Everton will reportedly only listen to offers of around £100m for defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
The towering 21-year-old centre-back has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the future.
Talk over his future has been increased after an excellent season to date, making 16 appearances for Sean Dyche's team who have impressed in recent weeks.
Everton's position is strengthened by the fact that the player's contract does not expire until 2027.
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Kasper Schmeichel backs Sir Jim Ratcliffe for success at Man United... as he hails the 'incredible' British billionaire's 'massive ambitions'
Kasper Schmeichel has heaped praise on Sir Jim Ratcliffe and backed him for success at Manchester United.
The British billionaire's £1.3bn deal to buy 25 per cent of the Old Trafford club is nearing completion after a long-winded sale process that began in November 2022.
Schmeichel spent last season with Nice - who are owned by Ratcliffe's Ineos group - and shared his insight on their operation.
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Who does your Premier League club have out on loan that could star next term?
With the season nearly half gone, Premier League clubs will be planning ahead to the summer, and monitoring the progress of players out on loan is a key part of that.
William Saliba and Destiny Udogie are proof of the merits of going out on loan to mature as they are now among Arsenal and Tottenham's top performers.
Mail Sport has taken a look at players currently out on loan from Premier League sides who could compete for a place when they return in the summer.
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Kasper Schmeichel reveals 'I never wanted to leave Leicester' after the Danish keeper was offered a three-year deal at Nice
Kasper Schmeichel has admitted that he never wanted to leave Leicester in 2022, but kept the door open to what would be an emotional return to the KP Stadium.
The Danish goalkeeper, now 37, turns out for Anderlecht after a single season at Ligue 1 outfit Nice, and enjoyed a fairytale career in between the sticks in his time at Leicester.
Schmeichel was part of the Foxes outfit that defied the odds to win the Premier League in 2015-16, as well as lifting the FA Cup in 2020-21, before leaving the club at the end of the following year.
However, in an emotional interview, the Danish international has revealed that the decision to depart the team where he had spent 11 years was ultimately one that was out of his hands.
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Man United defender Raphael Varane 'lined up for shock RETURN to Real Madrid'
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is reportedly being lined up for a shock return to Real Madrid.
The 30-year-old made the switch to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021, after a decade of success at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid are facing an injury crisis in defence after David Alaba underwent surgery after rupturing his ACL in his left knee during their 4-1 victory over Villarreal on Sunday.
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Chelsea 'join transfer battle for Red Bull Salzburg wonderkid Amar Dedic'
Chelsea must fend off interest from Newcastle and former manager Jose Mourinho in their pursuit of Bosnian wonderkid Amar Dedic, according to reports.
The 21-year-old full-back has impressed for Red Bull Salzburg this campaign, contributing five goals and three assists from defence so far.
Dedic has already riveted the gaze of several top clubs across Europe including Arsenal, Barcelona and Inter Milan, and now the Blues are reportedly keeping tabs on the defender.
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Arsenal handed boost in pursuit of Ivan Toney as Brentford chief admits the £100m-rated striker could leave 'very shortly'
Arsenal have been handed a boost after a Brentford director admitted that Ivan Toney could be on the move 'very shortly'.
The future of the £100m-rated England striker has been the subject of intense speculation since the summer transfer window, despite his eight-month ban from football for breaching FA betting rules.
That ban is set to come to an end next month, and Brentford's technical director Lee Dykes has admitted that he is expecting 'lots of interest' for the 27-year-old.
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Man United outcast Donny van de Beek 'completes his medical ahead of his loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt'
One outgoing from Man United that is expected to be sealed shortly is the departure of Donny van de Beek.
The midfielder has reportedly completed his medical at Eintracht Frankurt ahead of a loan switch to the German club.
Mail Sport revealed on Monday that he was due to undergo his medical checks this week, with the Dutchman set to leave Old Trafford until the end of the season, while Frankfurt will also have the option to buy Van De Beek permanently for £13million in the summer.
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Everton name their price for Man United target Jarrad Branthwaite with the Toffees 'only willing to listen to offers of around £100m'
Everton will reportedly only listen to offers of around £100m for defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
The towering 21-year-old centre-back has been linked with a move to Manchester United in the future.
Talk over his future has been increased after an excellent season to date, making 16 appearances for Sean Dyche's team who have impressed in recent weeks.
Everton's position is strengthened by the fact that the player's contract does not expire until 2027.
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TRANSFER GOSSIP: Man United are eyeing up Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo
Manchester United lead our transfer gossip column on Thursday morning, with reports the Red Devils are targeting a move for Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo.
The Japanese international winger has reportedly been earmarked as a potential replacement for Antony.
Elsewhere, Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips wants assurances that he will get regular playing time before he is to make a switch to either Juventus or Newcastle.
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Good morning everyone and welcome back to Mail Sport's daily Transfer News Live blog!
Just a couple of days until Christmas and for managers the start of the January transfer window.
Their wish lists will have been submitted as they seek reinforcements to their respective squads ahead of the second half of the season.
We will endeavour to keep you across all the latest rumours and deals which could be completed.
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Team GB track star Matthew Hudson-Smith will marry his fiancee just weeks after narrowly missing out on Olympic 400m gold in Paris
Steve McClaren speaks for the first time since quitting Man United to take the Jamaica job and is quizzed about bringing Mason Greenwood to the Reggae Boyz... but does he have a hint of an accent?
Alica Schmidt, dubbed the 'world's sexiest athlete', crashes OUT of the Olympic women's 4x400m relay heats as Germany fail to reach the final
Newcastle's bid of around £50m for Marc Guehi is REJECTED by Crystal Palace - but there is hope a deal can be struck - as Oliver Glasner's side hold out for a minimum of £65m for the defender
Tottenham fans go cold on Dominic Solanke after digging up video where striker reveals he supported ARSENAL as a kid as Spurs close in on £65m deal for the Bournemouth star
Team GB's very own Spiderman! Toby Roberts, 19, wins sensational GOLD medal - Britain's 14th of the Olympics - in gripping men's boulder and lead final
ALL Football League games are set to go ahead this weekend after riots on the streets of the UK, policing official confirms - as he insists forces are 'well prepared' to deal with extra unrest
The Olympic love split! Paris ISN'T the City of Love for sailing gold medallist, as she reveals she's broken up with her footballer girlfriend during the Games
Sir Norman Foster - the architect behind Wembley Stadium and the Reichstag - could design a new state-of-the-art Old Trafford as Man United chiefs prepare to make £2bn decision on future stadium
Man United complete Old Trafford tunnel refurbishment just in time for the new Premier League season - as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to effect change at the club
Three cyclists collide at 40mph in terrifying crash at the Olympic velodrome... as bikes smash into pieces and fly everywhere in the women's keirin
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Noah Lyles reveals he has COVID after needing to be wheeled off the track after third-place 200m finish - but insists he has no regrets and even HUGS his Olympics rivals
Lee Carsley is appointed as England's new interim manager after Gareth Southgate quit - and Irishman will take charge of next two games in his audition for the top job
Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
Team USA heptathlon star Chari Hawkins breaks down in tears after high jump humiliation at the 2024 Olympics
Olympic Village food vendor breaks silence after swimming star claimed athletes found 'WORMS' in the food in Paris
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Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem smashes javelin Olympic record with monster throw of 92.97m - as he becomes country's first medallist in 32 years
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m to make podium in Paris
Atletico Madrid 'tried to PULL OUT of £33.7m move' for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher... as chief of rival Spanish club says Diego Simeone's side wanted to sign one of their midfielders instead
Christian Horner's accuser sees her appeal THROWN OUT following new probe led by independent KC - after Red Bull cleared team principal over 'coercive behaviour' allegations
Olympic Games champion Jessica Fox announces surprise career move following all-conquering Paris campaign
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Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles retires from football after 11 seasons in the NFL
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Simone Biles' coach hits out at Olympics judges after giving Team USA gymnast 'harsh' penalty in the balance beam final
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Team USA diver Alison Gibson gets humiliating ZERO from Olympics judges after her feet collide midair with the board
Olympics fans joke there is at least one 'natty athlete' as they laud Croatian water polo star Josip Vrlic with a seemingly 'normal' physique
Team GB sailing team fail to win medal as engaged couple are DISQUALIFIED in heartbreaking gaffe moments after the start of the race
Red-hot USA favorite Noah Lyles finishes THIRD in Olympics 200m final as Botswana's Letsile Tebogo shocks the world to take gold in Paris
Paul Scholes' brutal five-word verdict on Man United ahead of the new season... as he also points out which areas of the team concern him and what player 'worries him to death'
Transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz into 1500m final at Paris Olympics
Geelong Cats star Tom Hawkins could be forced to AMPUTATE after nasty injury
Viral pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati jokes about his 'package' stopping him from winning a medal at the Olympics in deleted TikTok
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Team USA sprinter Kenny Bednarek furiously accuses 2024 Olympics chiefs of 'favoritism' ahead of the men's 200m final
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