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Transfer news LIVE: Roberto Firmino is targeted by Premier League clubs after his Saudi struggles and Hugo Lloris is in talks with MLS side Los Angeles FC
By Dominic Hogan For Mailonline
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Silva claims there have been 'no approaches' for Palhinha
Joao Palhinha was a popular man over summer, with Bayern Munich notably coming close to sealing his services in what would have been a huge blow to Fulham.
The Cottagers have struggled to gain any kind of form this term, though, and as such will be keen to hang onto their prized asset - particularly having lost Aleksandar Mitrovic over the summer.
Marco Silva has already claimed that there has been 'no approach' despite a host of Premier League sides monitoring the Portugal star's situation - could that be a saga to develop over the next month?
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Carlo Ancelotti extends Real Madrid contract despite Brazil rumours
Speculation had been mounting that Carlo Ancelotti was set to join up with the Brazil national side after his contract with Real Madrid ran out.
Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the Brazilian FA (CBF) had told Reuters that the Italian manger was his primary target for the national team.
Yet, Real Madrid have announced that Ancelotti will now extend his contract until 2026.
READ MORE BELOW...
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'Nothing magical' for Tottenham in January
It looks like we're heading for a quiet transfer window for Tottenham despite the mounting injuries...
Ange Postecoglou has warned that there will be 'nothing magical' at the club in the next month, and called for his side to 'keep building'.
You can read more of what he had to say at the link below...
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Eddie Howe has had NO assurances of transfer funds in January
For any Newcastle fans hoping to see their injury-ravaged squad replenished next month, maybe look away now.
Eddie Howe has revealed that there has been no assurances of funds in the transfer window, with the Magpies restricted by Financial Fair Pla regulations.
Check out more on what Howe had to say ahead of the transfer window at the link below...
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Tottenham 'give the green light to LAFC over Lloris deal' as per reports
We heard earler about Lloris' potential move to LAFC, bringing about an end to an 11-year stay at Tottenham, but reports are suggesting that one is close to completion.
Fabrizio Romano now reports that Tottenham gave the MLS side the green light, with Postecoglou hinting a development could come 'in the next couple of days'.
If that deal does go through, is it a good one for all parties?
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Mikel Arteta pinpoints why he was right to go 'mad' for Rice
Arsenal may have broken the bank to get their hands on England star Declan Rice over the summer, but the general consensus is that he was still a bargain, so important has he been.
The midfielder has been a near ever-present for the Gunners in all competitions this term, although he didn't have the best of reunions with his former side last night.
Take a look at why Arteta thinks he was right to go all out for Rice over summer below...
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Bayern Munich are looking to pip Real Madrid to Varane's signature
The curious case of Varane this season could take another twist, as the strangely out-of-favour former France international is linked with an exit from Old Trafford.
He has plummeted down the pecking order at United, but although he has recently regained his spot, some of Europe's biggest clubs are thought to be monitoring the situation closely.
Take a look at the story below for more on that one...
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Fabio Silva has joined Rangers on loan
Fabio Silva has not exactly had the desired impact at Wolves since joining for £35m from Porto three years ago.
As such the Portuguese youngster - who had been tipped for a very bright future indeed - is now off on another loan, in the hope that more minutes might brng the besst out of him.
For more on that one, check out the story below...
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Brentford's woes could see Arsenal miss out on Toney
Arsenal have long been linked with Ivan Toney in a bid to add more goals to their attack, but Brentford's poor form could spell an end to any move for the English forward.
Toney is set to return to action next month, and his goals could prove crucial to Thomas Frank's side as they look to get back to their best in the top-flight.
For more on that one see the story linked below...
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Exclusive:Hugo Lloris is in talks with Los Angeles FC after 11 years at Spurs
Mail Sport also reported exclusively that Hugo Lloris is in talks with MLS side LAFC over a January move.
The World Cup winner with France has been on the periphery at Tottenham after losing his spot and captaincy, and it looks like he could be bringing an end to his 11-year stint in north London next month.
To read more on that one you can check out the link below...
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Premier League clubs are 'circling for Roberto Firmino' after his struggles at Al-Ahli
First up for you, we've got reports that Roberto Firmino could be linked with a move back to the Premier League not six months after leaving for Al-Ahli.
The Liverpool icon has not had the smoothest transition since his switch to the Saudi Pro League, but you'd think a player of his abilitis would be pretty high up on the shopping list of most Prem teams.
You can read all about that one in this morning's TRANSFER GOSSIP COLUMN which is linked down below...
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Good Morning!
Morning everyone and welcome back to Mail Sport's transfer live blog!
We're just a couple of days out now from the January transfer market's official opening date, which means the rumour mill is spinning faster than ever.
Stick with us as we take you through all the biggest rumours, reports and stories on Friday morning as we creep ever closer to January 1!
TOP STORIES
Chelsea agree shock £54m Pedro Neto deal as new boss Enzo Maresca's spending heads for £200MILLION - with Atletico forward Samu Omorodion also in-bound... and striker search is NOT over!
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
Olympics star reveals SHOCKING condition of his medal just over a week since winning it in Paris
Paul Scholes reveals the Man United player who 'worries him to death' - after noticing a familiar occurrence in pre-season
Katarina Johnson-Thompson's heptathlon gold medal quest suffers a HUGE blow as Olympic rival Nafi Thiam takes overall lead in the javelin - giving the Team GB star a mountain to climb in 800m race
Wrestling legend Kevin Sullivan dead at 74: Tributes pour in for 'The Taskmaster' three months after he suffered 'devastating accident'
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
Wayne Rooney reveals who he wants as England's next permanent manager to succeed Gareth Southgate - as Lee Carsley is appointed interim boss for Nations League matches next month
NBA star and Chelsea fan Josh Hart insists his team need a 'TRANSFER BAN' as the Blues' free-spending summer continues with Pedro Neto set to join the club
Andoni Iraola labels Dominic Solanke's expected departure 'a big miss' after Bournemouth accept Tottenham's £65m offer for the striker - who is set for a medical in north London
Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics in wake of eligibility test storm
Man City unveil new away kit in homage to 25th anniversary of epic 1999 play-off final comeback - as Wembley hero Paul Dickov models shirt
Revealed: Olympian Alysha Newman's OnlyFans earnings after the Canadian pole-vault star celebrated bronze in Paris by TWERKING to the crowd
Embarrassing moment a Premier League footballer falls flat on his back in just his swimming trunks as he enters a lift after day off at the pool
Former Man United goalkeeper David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
Embracing his gang of 'Crazies', acting as a father figure - and showing off his dance moves! How Thierry Henry turned 'poison into medicine' to put France on the brink of Olympic gold glory
Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at Olympics - moments before US star admitted to positive Covid test
Phil Foden and his social media star son Ronnie, five, pose in matching lemon-themed outfits... days after neighbours 'call police over late night children's party at footballer's £3m Cheshire mansion'
Former Hungarian model is 'asking Neymar to take a DNA test' to establish whether he is the father of her 10-year-old daughter - after Brazilian footballer welcomes third child with ex-lover
Liverpool youngster on the verge of permanent Scottish Premiership move after failing to make new manager Arne Slot's pre-season travelling squad
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?
Viral Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec reveals he was a 'storm' of nerves under the confident demeanour that won him legions of fans on social media - and sparked copycat Olympic celebrations from athletes
Arsenal 'prepare to green-light Marseille exit for Eddie Nketiah' as clubs remain in conversation over £25.6m fee for Gunners academy graduate
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
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
Inter Milan treble winner looks unrecognisable WITHOUT his iconic headgear... as he leaves his role as U-19s boss
'Olympic breaking is so sick... I'm loving it!': Social media goes WILD as athletes hit the floor for dizzying dance blasts in newest sport in Paris - and even Snoop Dogg was hooked!
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
USA basketball fans go wild for Kevin Durant's one-line answer about patriotism and representing America: 'Slogan of the generation'
Olympics commentator CORRECTED live on air after misgendering USA star Raven Saunders - as fans ask: 'If they're not a woman, why are they in the women's competition?'
Golf legend Juan 'Chi Chi' Rodriguez dead at 88: PGA Tour mourns the loss of 'vibrant, colorful' Hall of Famer
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
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
Aaron Rodgers' devout Christian parents cut ties with their son after ex-girlfriend Olivia Munn blabbed about 'game day sex' with the NFL star, new book reveals
Watch the shocking moment a Chinese hockey player SMACKS ball at Belgium opponent after full-time - sparking a mass bust-up on the pitch - as Olympics semi-final descends into chaos
Moment Mexican diver scores ZERO points with dive branded 'terrible' by BBC pundit after failed appeal in Olympics 3m springboard qualifiers
Travis Kelce 'comforted Taylor Swift on the phone for HOURS' after Eras Tour suicide attack was foiled by police
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem smashes javelin Olympic record with monster throw of 92.97m - as he becomes country's first medallist in 32 years
Revealed: The reason Australia's women's water polo stars wear very revealing swimsuits at the Paris Olympics
Shocking moment brawl breaks out at the Olympic Games: Dutch and German hockey stars get in post-match scrap after star's VERY unsportsmanlike celebration following victory
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
Former Liverpool star is BANISHED from the first team and brutally transfer-listed by new club after nightmare season
Olympic Games champion Jessica Fox announces surprise career move following all-conquering Paris campaign
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
Graceless Noah Lyles stole Letsile Tebogo's thunder... Botswana's first-ever gold medallist let talent do the talking, writes OLIVER HOLT
Olympics pole vaulter Alysha Newman breaks silence amid OnlyFans criticism after she TWERKED to the crowd
People are calling for Olympic Games gold medallist Ethan Katzberg to take a DNA test following his triumph in Paris
I'm a female Aussie boxer and I battered Imane Khelif in the ring. You might see her as 'a man' but she wasn't even that strong
Simone Biles' coach hits out at Olympics judges after giving Team USA gymnast 'harsh' penalty in the balance beam final
Huge twist in Jarryd Hayne's footy comeback as club offers to give him a lifeline - but on strict conditions
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
Olympics fans joke there is at least one 'natty athlete' as they laud Croatian water polo star Josip Vrlic with a seemingly 'normal' physique
FREE Premier League 2024-25 wallchart: Don't miss your glossy A2 wallchart inside Saturday's Daily Mail - and plot the progress of every team bidding to lift the trophy next May
Awkward moment LeBron James thinks Olympics crowd is cheering for him - but they're going wild for another athlete!
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
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
Team USA diver Alison Gibson gets humiliating ZERO from Olympics judges after her feet collide midair with the board
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
Team GB sailing team fail to win medal as engaged couple are DISQUALIFIED in heartbreaking gaffe moments after the start of the race
Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles retires from football after 11 seasons in the NFL
Paris 2024 organizers vow to REPLACE rusty Olympics medals after Team USA star revealed shocking condition after just one week
Transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz into 1500m final at Paris Olympics
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'
Geelong Cats star Tom Hawkins could be forced to AMPUTATE after nasty injury
Plane carrying Carolina Panthers NFL players skids off runway in terrifying scenes at Charlotte Douglas Airport
How the Aussie swimming team kept a HUGE secret as their stars won medals despite shocking issue that was kept under wraps
Viral pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati jokes about his 'package' stopping him from winning a medal at the Olympics in deleted TikTok
Angel Reese reveals why she's joined new basketball league backed by Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan and other stars
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