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Manchester United fans will be disappointed to see a feud brewing between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba.

The Red Devils were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Derby County following a dramatic penalty shootout in mid-week. Speaking after the game, Mourinho stated that the Frenchman would never captain the club again and removed him from his duties are vice-skipper. Rumours of a rift between the pair intensified following a video showing a frosty exchange between the pair in training.

Reports speculated in the summer that Barcelona and Juventus were both interested in the World Cup winner and the latest developments could force United to cash in on their prized asset. If Pogba does depart, United would be wise to replace him with Arsenal maestro – Aaron Ramsey.

Valued at £40.5m by Transfermarkt, the Welsh international has been a mainstay in the Arsenal side for years after joining the club from Cardiff in 2011. Ramsey has racked up over 330 appearances for the Gunners and was given a key role under new boss Unai Emery. However, his current contract is set to expire in 2019 and the BBC report that the club has withdrawn their offer to extend his stay at the Emirates.

Ramsey would be free to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with clubs in January but Arsenal are likely to sell in order to gain some money for the midfielder and United should look to pounce. The 27-year-old scored seven goals and notched eight assists last season as well as scoring four in the Europa League. In a squad of United’s talent, the Wales international could thrive. As well as weakening a fierce Premier League rival, United would have a ready-made replacement for Pogba.

There will be plenty of interest in his services, so Mourinho needs to wrap this deal up quickly.

Manchester United fans, thoughts?

Tottenham continue to wait to move into the new stadium with further delays causing further headache to their supporters.

Spurs were expected to move into their new home for the current campaign but were forced to play home fixtures at Wembley Stadium again. The Lilywhites defeated Watford in the Carabao Cup at Stadium MK and could play the next round at the same ground if they are given a home draw.

On the field, the Argentine was glad to see his side return to winning ways against Brighton following a mini-slump in the Premier League and Europe. Despite the victory, it’s clear that Spurs need to add to their squad during the January transfer window. Without doing so, they are in danger of being left behind by their rivals.

One man they could target is Bordeaux forward – Francois Kamano. Valued at £6.3m by Transfermarkt, the winger has become a crucial player for his side since joining from Bastia in 2016. Kamano netted eight goals and registered four assists in Ligue 1 last season as Bordeaux ended the season in sixth place.

The Guinea international has made a blistering start to the new campaign with five goals in just seven Ligue 1 appearances so far this season. His impressive performances have not gone unnoticed with reports suggesting Newcastle are keeping tabs on the left winger. Tottenham should also be monitoring the forward’s situation ahead of a January move.

The 22-year-old possesses electrifying pace and dribbling ability which makes him a nightmare for defenders to deal with. Despite primarily operating from the left, Kamano can also be deployed as the central striker meaning Spurs could finally have adequate back up for Harry Kane in the attack. Offering the youngster the chance of European football would definitely hand them the advantage in the race for his signature.

Should his goalscoring exploits continue, this one should be a no-brainer.

Tottenham fans, thoughts?

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Spain international Fernando Llorente has confirmed he is looking to leave Tottenham at the end of the season, as quoted by The Sun.

What’s the word?

Shining as a striker at Tottenham is a near impossible task when competing with Harry Kane, but it is fair to say fans have not been happy with the performances of Fernando Llorente during his spell in North London.

The Spain international, who has made just one Premier League appearance this season, has fallen out of favour in Mauricio Pochettino’s side and confirmed to The Sun that he plans to leave the Lilywhites when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Now 33, the former Juventus and Athletic Bilbao man does not have too long left in his career and it is extremely unlikely he will be given a new lease of life at Spurs before his departure at the end of 2018-19.

What was said?

“It is never easy to cope with. It is a daily struggle with myself, as I find it hard to accept the situation I am in. It is frustrating to be left on the bench or not be called up. But I plan to continue working hard in training every day for when I get my chance. Giving up is not an option for me.

“I would gladly rejoin Bilbao next summer. I will see what offers I have at the end of the season. I could continue in the Premier League, go back to Spain or return to Italy – where I was very happy.”

The right move?

A departure for Llorente from Tottenham at the end of the season is certainly the best option for all parties but Mauricio Pochettino must manage his squad better in the months ahead, easing the pressure on Harry Kane.

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Llorente, at 33, is past his best but can still be a useful asset for Pochettino in his final year at the club, particularly in the cup competitions and in busy Champions League weeks where the Lilywhites may look to rotate.

The last thing Tottenham need is an injury to Kane which then thrusts Llorente into the first-team frame without being up to scratch, as that could prove to be the undoing in the fight for a top-four finish.

According to a recent report from The Daily Mirror, Tom Heaton could be interested in a move away come the January transfer window. The England international currently plays his football at Premier League side Burnley and has done so since 2013, although he has since fallen down the pecking order at Turf Moor behind Nick Pope and summer signing Joe Hart.

And reports suggest that the 32-year-old could well be open to a move away come the New Year in a bid for first team football, and this should be of keen interest to Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, with a potential transfer masterstroke seemingly staring the Bhoys boss right in the face.

The Breakdown

Ultimately, the goalkeeping ranks at Parkhead are lacking some depth and quality with just Craig Gordon and Scott Bain on the books at the Scottish Premiership champions, the latter of which only signed during the summer after impressing during an emergency loan spell last term.

And with Scotland international Gordon to turn 36 at the end of the year, one wonders just how much longer he has left at the top of the Scottish game, as although he has produced many fine displays over the years, he did come in for criticism on occasion last time round for his efforts between the sticks.

And with question marks over Bain’s capabilities over the course of a season, Rodgers could well be seeking to improve his goalkeeping ranks come the January window, and he could do a lot worse than trying to lure Burnley’s Heaton to Celtic Park.

The Englishman has shone for the Clarets in his five-year stint at the Lancashire-based outfit to underline his capabilities in the Premier League, with his efforts in the 2016/17 campaign of particular note given he became arguably one of the best shot-stoppers in the league that term.

Heaton conceded just 48 goals and kept ten clean sheets for Sean Dyche’s men that season to help the Clarets avoid an immediate return to the Championship, with the England international pulling off several fine saves and thus match-winning performances to preserve Burnley’s top-flight status – there’s a reason he earned three England caps in 2016 and 2017.

But a shoulder injury at the start of the 2017/18 season has completed derailed Heaton at both club and international level, ultimately losing his place at Burnley to fellow Englishman Pope, who also got the nod ahead of him in Gareth Southgate’s squad for this summer’s World Cup – Hart’s arrival from Manchester City over the summer has only increased Heaton’s woes.

And with the 32-year-old seemingly struggling to dispose Hart of the gloves at Turf Moor, a move away could be in his best interests, and a move north of the border to Rodgers’ Celtic could be what he needs to get his career going again after a testing few years.

Clearly, Heaton has proven to be an excellent goalkeeper in recent times and would no doubt be an upgrade on messrs Gordon and Bain at Celtic Park, which is why Rodgers must seek to make a move for the Englishman come the New Year – ultimately, it’s a potential transfer masterstroke staring the Celtic boss right in the face.

Celtic fans… what do you think? Let us know!

Newcastle desperately need to sign an attacking midfielder in the January transfer window.

The Magpies have struggled for goals bar a spell against Manchester United this season. New signing Salomon Rondon has looked isolated in attack and is yet to score since joining the club on loan from West Brom. As a result, Newcastle are languishing in the relegation zone, yet to win a game in the Premier League this season.

A new attacking midfielder should be top of Rafael Benitez’s priority list when the transfer window reopens in January. Newcastle need someone who can bring their forwards into the game and help transition defence into attack. The ideal recruit could be Blackburn Rovers hotshot – Bradley Dack.

Valued at £4.5m by Transfermarkt, the Englishman has been a crucial player for Rovers since joining from Gillingham last summer. Dack enjoyed a stunning campaign in League One, scoring 18 goals, helping his new side secure a swift return to the Championship; earning the League One Player of the Year award in the process. Dack’s excellent performances have continued in the higher division with eight goals and five assists to his name already this season.

The former Braintree Town man has proven his worth in the second tier of English football – now is the time to bring him to the Premier League. The 24-year-old has the energy, creativity and quality that Newcastle have sorely lacked this season. The playmaker’s link-up play would help bring the best out of Rondon in attack and spark a revival in the New Year that could see Newcastle steer away from danger.

With Tottenham and West Brom also reportedly monitoring his situation at Ewood Park, Benitez must move quickly to secure his signature.

Newcastle fans, thoughts?

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Everton are set to go toe-to-toe in the transfer market with Leicester City in the hunt for Borussia Monchengladbach’s Thorgan Hazard, according to Foot Mercato.

What’s the word?

Marco Silva has helped to steady the ship at Goodison Parl but there is still plenty of work to be done if Everton are to seal a return to European football and the club are starting to identify their targets for January.

According to Foot Mercato, Everton are one of the clubs expressing an interest in Borussia Monchengladbach’s 25-year-old star Thorgan Hazard but face stiff competition in the market from Leicester, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, amongst others.

Formerly of Chelsea and the brother of Blues star Eden, Thorgan Hazard has established himself as one of the best attacking players in the Bundesliga and his future is up in the air as he edges towards the final 18 months of his contract.

A good fit?

With four goals and three assists in eight Bundesliga matches this season, it is easy to see why Marco Silva and Everton are interested in the services of Hazard but it is not exactly clear how the 25-year-old would fit into their ranks.

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The Toffees have seen Richarlison and Theo Walcott impress in the wide positions of their squad this season, with Ademola Lookman providing solid back-up, while Gylfi Sigurdsson has been the main man in an attacking midfield role.

Signing Hazard would likely mean changes in the set-up but Everton should not let that affect their interest in the player, as he would be a superb long-term replacement for 29-year-old former Arsenal man Walcott and could provide the spark towards a top-six finish.

Alexis Sanchez is already looking for an exit out of Old Trafford, just nine months after joining Manchester United from Arsenal.

The Chilean was the key man at the Emirates Stadium with Arsene Wenger setting the Gunners up in a way that brought the most out of his explosive style.

Frustrations over underwhelming results built up within the 5 foot 7 forward, however, and Sanchez ended up at United – but the move has favoured neither party.

The 29-year-old’s attitude without the ball has seen Jose Mourinho lessen his involvement, with performances not enough to keep Sanchez in the team having only scored three times since his move.

Now, the Daily Mail understands the left forward is seeking his second transfer inside a year with pleas put out for Paris Saint-Germain to come to his rescue. The outlet believes Sanchez’s representatives have been sounding out a new destination for their client ahead of the January window.

So, if Sanchez – who Transfermarkt value at £49.5million – does depart in the next transfer window, who should be brought in to replace him?

PSV Eindhoven star Hirving Lozano may just be the man to fill Sanchez’s boots at United.

The 23-year-old featured in 29 matches for the Eredivisie side last season, scoring 17 times and setting up eight for his teammates.

Lozano has shown he can bring his pace, passing and scoring abilities to a wider stage, having represented and scored for his country at the 2018 World Cup, as well as in the Champions League with the opener against Tottenham last Wednesday.

It’s only a matter of time before someone comes in for the Mexican sensation, with Transfermarkt holding an estimated market value of £36m.

Lozano not a big enough name for Jose Mourinho, or Manchester United too afraid of a Memphis Depay repeat? Then why not look at Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio.

The midfielder is just 22-years-old, yet has featured for Los Blancos prominently since earning a move from childhood club Mallorca.

Ok, the transfer fee would need to be high with a market value of £67.5million and the Spain international previously declaring no interest in leaving the Spanish giants.

But the Red Devils would be acquiring a proven talent that can score with world class finishes from across the attacking midfield line and be the base of the team for years to come.

Remember him? He left Atletico Madrid for Chinese Super League side Dalian Yifang for £27million back at the end of February yet has remained an international regular under Roberto Martinez.

United even looked to sign the left sided midfielder back in 2016 when Mourinho was claimed to be preparing a triple capture of Atleti’s stars, and should do so again if Sanchez is to leave.

A return to European football for the 25-year-old, who can play up and down the left hand channel, would see United gain an experienced and talented player, who still has his best years to come.

He’d be cheaper than Asensio and likely Lozano with Transfermarkt valuing him at just £19.8million.

The majority of the Swansea fans that answered our recent poll think that striker Oliver McBurnie is now worth between £5m-£10m after his blistering start to the season.

The 22-year-old striker netted the opening goal of the game against Rotherham in the Championship on Saturday, but Graham Potter’s side threw away their lead late on and ended up losing the game 2-1.

McBurnie though now has seven goals and two assists in his first 16 league matches this season, and is one of the main reasons that the Swans are sitting as high as ninth in the table despite a difficult start to the campaign.

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The 22-year-old is a full Scotland international with six caps and signed for the Welsh club from Bradford in the summer of 2015. According to Transfermarkt, the fee paid was just £350,000, making McBurnie an absolute bargain.

The majority 38 per cent of Swansea fans thought that on current form McBurnie was now worth between £5m-£10m. Check out the full results below.

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According to Football Insider, Aston Villa are interested in signing Brentford defender Yoann Barbet during the January transfer window.

Barbet, 25, will see his current deal with Brenford expire at the end of the season, and it is understood that there is a strong chance he will leave at the start of 2019.

Stoke City are also being linked with the Frenchman, but it is thought that Villa boss Dean Smith’s strong relationship with Barbet places the club in a strong position when it comes to securing his signature.

Indeed, Smith worked with the defender at Brentford before taking the Villa job, and is seemingly now keen on bringing him to Villa Park in the January transfer window.

The Villa fans have been reacting to the speculation on social media, and there are some differing opinions when it comes to whether he would be a good acquisition.

A selection of the Twitter reaction can be seen below:

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According to a report by Turkish media outlet Webaslan, Alaves striker John Guidetti is Galatasaray’s top January transfer target but the player would prefer a return to Celtic instead, and Brendan Rodgers should bring him back to Parkhead.

What’s the word, then?

Well, the Sweden international is being linked with a move away from the Spanish club having struggled for first-team minutes this term, featuring for just 273 minutes in La Liga for the high-flyers.

The 26-year-old has provided no goals and just the one assist to date during the current campaign, and it appears more and more likely that he will look to leave in the New Year – whether it be on loan or permanently – to try and get some more game time.

Websalan report that Turkish giants Galatasaray are keen to bring the centre-forward to Istanbul, but that the Swede would prefer to rejoin Celtic having spent a season-long loan spell in Glasgow during the 2014/15 season.

Why should Celtic sign him?

Given he has failed to set the world alight at Alaves – he only has three goals and four assists in 26 appearances in all competitions for them – it might be controversial to suggest that Celtic should sign him, but they don’t exactly have a lot of striker options themselves right now beyond Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths.

Brendan Rodgers could certainly do with an extra body up top, and while he may not have impressed for his current club he did well for Celta Vigo previously, and showed that he can be a big hit in Scotland with 15 goals and 11 assists in 35 appearances in total for the Bhoys.

He is still relatively young considering how long he seems to have been around, and a loan deal until the end of the season could work out well for all parties involved.

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