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Top 25 January 2019 transfer targets: From Dembele to Isco, Hazard to Rabiot
With the January transfer window now open, Goal takes a look at some of the biggest names who could be on the move Getty Marko Arnautovic | West Ham | Forward Austria international Marko Arnautovic is reportedly a target for Chelsea, who are seeking to strengthen their attacking options in January – particularly now that Olivier Giroud has been injured. Manchester United are also said to be keen on the forward, while the Chinese Super League has been touted as a potential destination too. The West Ham forward hit double figures in the Premier League last term and is a leading light for the Hammers, who will be unwilling to…
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'Let's not get ahead of ourselves' – Spalletti grounded despite Inter form
A 3-0 victory away to Lazio extended the Nerazzurri’s winning streak to six league games, and leaves them six points behind Juventus Luciano Spalletti told his Inter team to stay grounded after a sixth straight Serie A win lifted the Nerazzurri to second in the table. Mauro Icardi scored a brace in Monday’s 3-0 win away to Lazio, with Marcelo Brozovic also on target at a wet Stadio Olimpico. Inter moved within six points of leaders Juventus, who are seeking an eighth straight league title as their domestic dominance looks set to continue. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs…
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Spalletti's position 'very secure', insists Inter chief Marotta
A dramatic downturn in form has led to unrest amongst fans, but the Nerazzurri coach’s job is not currently under threat Luciano Spalletti’s position as Inter coach is “very secure” despite the team failing to win any of their last four matches, according to club CEO Giuseppe Marotta. Inter lost 1-0 at home to Bologna on Sunday, meaning they have failed to win any of their last three games in Serie A to sit 11 points behind second-placed Napoli in the table. They also exited the Coppa Italia last week, losing on penalties to Lazio after a 1-1 draw at San Siro, and the recent poor run has seen the pressure increase on Spalletti. Article…
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Juventus to block Dybala exit with Messi and Neymar unobtainable
Amid rumours linking the Argentine to Real Madrid, sporting director Fabio Paratici says the Old Lady have no intention of selling the forward Juventus have indicated they have no plans to sell Paulo Dybala due to being unable to sign either Lionel Messi or Neymar as a replacement. The Argentine has recently been linked with a move to Real Madrid, with reports suggesting Los Blancos are planning a bid worth €120 million (£105m/$135m) this summer. Manchester United are also thought to be interested in Dybala, who netted against the Red Devils in the Champions League earlier this season. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro…
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Grujic explains his rendition of Ronaldo's iconic celebration after Hertha goal
The 22-year-old followed up his first-half equaliser against Schalke with a celebration that looked a lot like the one the Juventus star made famous Marko Grujic says he could not stop himself from replicating Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic celebration after scoring for Hertha Berlin against Schalke on Friday. The midfielder struck towards the end of the first half to cancel out Yevhen Konoplyanka’s early opener and marked the occasion with a jump and a shout while spreading his arms out. It looked very similar to the trademark style in which Juventus star Ronaldo revels in his goals, but the 22-year-old, on loan from Liverpool until the end of the season, says…
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Milan leaving Ibrahimovic return call in the hands of 'fantastic' Swede
Rossoneri president Paolo Scaroni admits to being a fan of the enigmatic striker but is reluctant to speculate on a possible deal to bring him back Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be “free to choose his new team”, says AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni, with transfer decisions being left in the hands of others. A return to San Siro for the former Rossoneri and Inter striker has been mooted on the back of his impressive exploits in MLS with the LA Galaxy. Despite being 37 years of age, the enigmatic Swede is showing no sign of slowing down and is considered to have more than enough to offer a leading side in…
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Ronaldo rest delayed as Juventus ready themselves for Roma
Massimiliano Allegri will unleash the Portuguese superstar in the Bianconeri’s next outing with a view to resting him later in December Cristiano Ronaldo will face Roma on Saturday before being rested for one of Juventus’ final two games of 2018, Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed. The Juve boss had promised to give the Portugal star at least one game off during December, with Ronaldo having played 90 minutes in all but one of their Serie A matches this season. Allegri wants the 33-year-old involved against Roma, as Juve look to prolong their unbeaten start to their league title defence, but he is happy for Ronaldo to miss either the trip to…
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Solskjaer told to spend £100m on Koulibaly by fellow Man Utd Treble winner
The Red Devils remain in the market for centre-half additions and David May believes they should be looking to do a record deal for a Napoli defender Manchester United need to match the ambition of their rivals and invest a record-breaking £100 million ($128m) in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, says David May. The Red Devils remain in the market for additions at centre-half following a frustrating summer of failed recruitment in 2018. Jose Mourinho had been eager to reinforce that area of his squad, and ultimately paid the price for struggles at the back as a difficult start to the season cost him his job. Article continues below Editors' Picks…
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Juventus closing on €30m Romero signing
The Bianconeri are in the process of finalising an agreement which will see them acquire the highly-rated Argentine defender from their Serie A rivals Juventus are closing in on a deal which will see them acquire Cristian Romero from Genoa as part of a €30 million (£26m/$34m) package, Goal understands. The 20-year-old defender has emerged as a top target for the Bianconeri in recent times. An aging backline is in need of reinforcement and those in Turin are starting to piece together plans for the future. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as…
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Piatek tells AC Milan he was 'born ready' as €35m man takes aim at Champions League
Having supported the club as a boy, the Poland international is raring to get going at San Siro and wants to inspire a top-four finish in Serie A New AC Milan signing Krzysztof Piatek hopes his goals can fire the club he supported as a boy back to the Champions League. The striker completed a move to San Siro on Wednesday, agreeing a four-and-a-half-year deal after Milan paid Genoa a fee believed to be in the region of €35 million (£30m/$40m). Piatek’s transfer went through on the same day that Gonzalo Higuain cut short his loan move from Juventus to reunite with Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea, and the Poland international…