RUMOURS: Bournemouth want Liverpool defender to replace Ake

Eddie Howe has seen the Dutch defender recalled by Chelsea and is now looking to land Reds outcast Mamadou Sakho on loan
Liverpool outcast Mamadou Sakho has emerged as a loan target for Bournemouth following Chelsea’s decision to recall Nathan Ake, reports the Daily Mail.
The Blues have opted to ..

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Shanghai SIPG set to sign former Chelsea and Real Madrid defender Carvalho

The Chinese Super League outfit, who recruited Oscar for £60m earlier in the transfer window, are close to landing the centre-back on a free transfer
Shanghai SIPG are poised to strengthen their squad further with the signing of former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Monaco defender Ricardo Carvalho.
Ney..

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Chelsea defender Nathan Ake recalled from loan spell at Bournemouth

Nathan Ake has been recalled by Chelsea after spending the first half of the season at Bournemouth.
Ake is expected to provide competition for Marcos Alonso at left wing-back, but the versatile Dutchman can also play in midfield and central defence.
“Nathan Ake has been recalled from his loan spell at Bournemouth,” sa..

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New Leicester defender Wilfred Ndidi could make his debut against Everton

New Leicester signing Wilfred Ndidi could be handed an instant debut when the Foxes face Everton.
The midfielder completed a reported £15million move from Genk on Wednesday and signed a five-year deal with the champions.
Ndidi"s work permit application has been accepted, he trained with his new team-mates on Thurs..

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PSG president admits "love" for Liverpool defender Sakho

The France international has been frozen out at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp, but no talks have been held regarding a possible return to the Ligue 1 champions
Mamadou Sakho may be out of favour at Liverpool, but he is still held in high regard by Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
The..

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RUMOURS: Second Liverpool defender set for January exit

Tiago Ilori is set to join Mamadou Sakho out the door at Anfield during the transfer window, with Reading interested in a loan deal
Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori has been offered a chance to leave Anfield and join Championship side Reading on loan, according to the Guardian .
The 23-year-old is ..

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Crystal Palace defender Damien Delaney says it"s time to stand up and be counted

Crystal Palace"s Damien Delaney believes their 2-1 defeat by Swansea on Tuesday has demonstrated how much they are at risk of relegation.
It was widely felt that the recent appointment of Sam Allardyce, a manager who has never been relegated from the Premier League, combined with the several quality players Palace..

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RUMOURS: Everton want Premier League defender

Although the Toffees" first-choice target in January may be out of their reach, Ronald Koeman has marked a potential signing as he looks to shore up his defence
Everton are planning a bid for Middledbrough centre-back Ben Gibson if they miss out on Southampton"s Virgil van Dijk, accordin..

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RUMOURS: Chelsea to beat Arsenal to £21m defender

Wolfsburg full-back Ricardo Rodriguez is a long-term target for the Gunners but Antonio Conte is keen to steal a march on the Blues" rivals by making a January move
Chelsea have made a move for £21 million-rated Arsenal target Ricardo Rodriguez ahead of a potential January move, according to ..

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Real Madrid defender Pepe ruled out with calf injury

The Portugal international defender will miss the resumption of domestic action in Spain after suffering a grade two injury
La Liga leaders Real Madrid have confirmed defender Pepe has sustained an injury to the calf muscle in his left leg.
The Portugal international last played in a 3-2 win over ..

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RUMOURS: Barcelona back in for Ajax defender

Luis Enrique has told chiefs of the Camp Nou club to sign Colombian centre-half Davinson Sanchez having missed out on him in May
Barcelona are planning a move for Ajax centre-back Davinson Sanchez, according to Sport.
The Catalan club were previously in for the defender, though had planned to imp..

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RUMOURS: Everton eye Manchester United defender Smalling

Toffees boss Ronald Koeman is keen on securing a deal for the England international and will tell those above him to make a move in the coming weeks
Everton are considering a January move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, who may be avalable to leave Old Trafford should the Red Devils..

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Mike Phelan says Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson is a transfer target for Hull

Hull boss Mike Phelan has confirmed he wants Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson to boost his club"s Premier League survival bid.
Jenkinson, 24, has been restricted to five cup appearances this season for Arsenal, who are ready to let the right-back head out on loan or leave on a permanent transfer.
Phelan has targete..

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Phelan confirms loan bid for Arsenal defender Jenkinson

Hull City are bottom of the Premier League as 2017 approaches, and the Tigers manager has his sights set on some January acquisitions
Mike Phelan has confirmed Hull City have made an enquiry to bring in right-back Carl Jenkinson on loan from Arsenal.
Hull"s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City on Bo..

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Athletic defender Yeray diagnosed with testicular cancer

The 21-year-old will undergo surgery next week after being diagnosed, with his club throwing their support behind him and indicating the youngster is calm
Athletic Bilbao defender Yeray Alvarez has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, the club have confirmed.
Alexis is too good for Arsenal
The ..

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"Overambitious Bartra means well" - Tuchel defends under-fire defender

The coach believes the Borussia Dortmund summer signing is not used to carrying the weight of responsibility yet but adds that he will eventually prove his worth
Thomas Tuchel has defended Marc Bartra in the wake of the Spaniard"s poor run of form for Borussia Dortmund, saying any extravagance..

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Land Rover wins High Court ruling to protect Defender name

Canadian manufacturer must change name of off-road buggy, as JLR makes it clear the Defender isn"t for imitation The High Court of Justice has issued a Consent Decree to settle a dispute between Jaguar Land Rover and a Canadian manufacturer of rugged off-road and snow vehicles – Bombardier Recr..

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RUMOURS: Man Utd target defender Lindelof

Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is determined to sign a centre-half in January but must wait until the summer if he is to land the Sweden international
Manchester United have marked Benfica centre-back Victor Lindelof as a main target, but will have to wait until the summer if they are to sign him, a..

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RUMOURS: Barcelona snap up defender Marlon

The young centre-back arrived at Camp Nou on loan from Fluminense over the summer and has quickly convinced the Catalan club to keep him
Barcelona have excercised their right to purchase Marlon Santos from Fluminense for €6 million, reports Globoesporte.
The centre-back joined the Catalans on loan..

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Liverpool defender puts club before country

Joel Matip has decided against travelling to the African Cup of Nations next month in favour of helping out Liverpool as they look to push for Premier League success.
The Liverpool defender hasn"t played for Cameroon since 2015, but has rejected national coach coach Hugo Broos" attempts to convince him to ret..

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