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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Aaron Ramsdale, Robert Sanchez, Ramy Bensebaini

sportsmole.co.uk, 16 December 2023, 06:45
The January transfer window is almost here and clubs around the UK and Europe are lining up moves as they look to take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Tottenham Hotspur 'identify Morato as top defensive target in January'

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing a move for Benfica defender Morato after identifying the Brazilian as their top defensive target. Read more.

Chelsea to move for Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale following Robert Sanchez injury?

Chelsea are reportedly considering whether to pursue a deal for Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale following an injury to their first-choice goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez. Read more.

Borussia Dortmund 'keen on signing Real Madrid's Fran Garcia'

Borussia Dortmund could make an attempt to sign Real Madrid defender Fran Garcia in January, according to a report. Read more.

Saudi Pro League chief plays down Jadon Sancho move

Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo plays down claims that Jadon Sancho could make the move to the division in January. Read more.

Villarreal 'interested in January deal for Arsenal's Cedric Soares'

Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares - out of contract in the summer - is reportedly on the radar of Villarreal, who are prepared to open talks over a January deal. Read more.

Eintracht Frankfurt 'make breakthrough in Donny van de Beek pursuit'

Manchester United have reportedly agreed to pay 60% of Donny van de Beek's wages to allow him to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan at the start of the January transfer window. Read more.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe coy on permanent Lewis Hall transfer

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe admits that he is "not 100% sure" if Lewis Hall will join the club permanently from Chelsea next summer. Read more.

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino hopes for patience from Ian Maatsen

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino suggests that he hopes Ian Maatsen will show patience in his efforts to earn more playing time at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur 'send scouts to watch Arthur Vermeeren'

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly sent scouts to watch Royal Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren in his side's 3-2 Champions League win over Barcelona. Read more.

Chelsea, Liverpool to go head-to-head for Inter Milan's Hakan Calhanoglu?

Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly ready to go head-to-head for the services of Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who is under contract at San Siro until 2027. Read more.

Saudi Pro League 'don't expect January deal for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah'

Michael Emenalo, the director of football of the Saudi Pro League, says that he expects Mohamed Salah to remain at Liverpool for at least the rest of the season. Read more.

RB Leipzig 'keen to keep Liverpool playmaker Fabio Carvalho'

RB Leipzig would reportedly prefer to retain the services of Fabio Carvalho, despite the Liverpool playmaker struggling for game time during his loan spell. Read more.

16 December 2023
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Saturday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Celtic vs. Hearts
Celtic vs. Hearts (Saturday, 3.00pm) Following a disappointing defeat last weekend, Celtic will set out to strengthen their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership table on Saturday, when they welcome Hearts to Celtic Park. The defending champions suffered a first league defeat at the hands of Kilmarnock last time out but now head into the weekend on the back of a victory over Feyenoord to bow out of the Champions League group stage on a high.
16 December 2023
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Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Boavista vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes
Rio Ave vs. Vizela (Saturday, 3.30pm) Saturday's action in the Primeira Liga will kick off with a crucial relegation battle as Rio Ave prepare to take on Vizela at Estadio do Rio Ave Futebol Clube in Vila do Conde. The hosts head into this encounter in 15th place in the league standings with 11 points after 13 matches, while the visitors are at the bottom of the log and one point behind their opponents.
16 December 2023
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Saturday's Eredivisie predictions including Excelsior vs. Go Ahead Eagles
Utrecht vs. RKC Waalwijk (Saturday, 3.30pm) Round 16 in the Eredivisie pits FC Utrecht against RKC Waalwijk, with both sides to battle at Stadion Galgenwaard on Saturday. The home side could be sucked into a relegation tussle by their opponents, who sit just three points behind in the standings despite a two-game losing sequence.
16 December 2023
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Saturday's La Liga predictions including Valencia vs. Barcelona
Celta Vigo vs. Granada (Saturday, 1.00pm) Celta Vigo will be bidding to extend their unbeaten run of form to five matches when they welcome Granada to the Estadio Municipal de Balaidos on Saturday afternoon. The home side are currently 18th in the table, boasting 10 points from their first 16 matches of the season, while Granada are 19th, picking up just eight points from their opening 16 games of 2023-24.
16 December 2023
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Saturday's Serie A predictions including Napoli vs. Cagliari
Lecce vs. Frosinone (Saturday, 2.00pm) Lecce and Frosinone are separated by a place in the Serie A table heading into Saturday's gameweek 16 meeting at Stadio Via del Mare. The home side have not won a game in Italy's top division in three months, but they could leapfrog the visiting team by ending that unwanted wait without winning.
16 December 2023
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Saturday's Bundesliga predictions including Augsburg vs. Borussia Dortmund
Mainz vs. Heidenheim (Saturday, 2.30pm) Relegation-threatened Mainz 05 seek their first victory since the start of November when they welcome Bundesliga new boys Heidenheim to Mewa Arena on Saturday. The round 15 encounter could see the hosts record only their second home success in 2023-24, while the away side await their first road triumph since gaining promotion.
16 December 2023
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Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Le Havre vs. Nice
Le Havre vs. Nice (Saturday, 4.00pm) Nice can temporarily close the gap between themselves and Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain when they head to Stade Oceane on Saturday to battle Le Havre. The Normandy side are 11th in the table, losing 2-1 to Strasbourg last weekend, while Nice are four points back of first place following a 2-1 victory at home to Reims.
16 December 2023
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Saturday's Championship predictions including Ipswich vs. Norwich
Ipswich vs. Norwich (Saturday, 12.30pm) Searching for their first victory over their local rivals in over 14 years, promotion-chasing Ipswich Town will welcome Norwich City to Portman Road for a highly-anticipated East Anglian derby at Saturday lunchtime. The Tractor Boys come into this clash as favourites for the first time in recent memory following a sensational start to the term, but the Canaries will be capable underdogs after an upturn in form.
16 December 2023
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Saturday's Premier League predictions including Man City vs. Crystal Palace
Bournemouth vs. Luton (Saturday, 3.00pm) Having seen their Andoni Iraola-led revival hit new heights last weekend, Bournemouth aim to further boost their Premier League survival hopes at the expense of Luton Town's at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday. The Cherries subjected Manchester United to a 3-0 Old Trafford mauling in gameweek 16, while the Hatters fought bravely against Manchester City but were on the wrong end of a 2-1 scoreline.
16 December 2023
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Preview: Aston Villa Women vs. Brighton & Hove Albion Women - prediction, team news, lineups
On Sunday, Aston Villa Women will welcome Brighton & Hove Albion Women to the Bescot Stadium for the final round of Women's Super League fixtures in 2023.
16 December 2023
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Chelsea 'to make decision on Reece James surgery on Monday'
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has indicated a final decision will made on Monday about whether Reece James requires surgery.
16 December 2023
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Manchester City 'to rival Real Madrid for Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez'
Manchester City have reportedly joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez.
16 December 2023
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Tottenham Hotspur 'identify Morato as top defensive target in January'
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified Benfica centre-back Morato as their top defensive target for the January transfer window.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Braga vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
The final and undisputed pick of the games in the Primeira Liga this Sunday will see Braga square off against Benfica at Estadio Municipal de Braga.
15 December 2023
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Chelsea to move for Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale following Robert Sanchez injury?
Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a potential move for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale with Robert Sanchez set for a spell on the sidelines.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs. FC Twente - prediction, team news, lineups
Round 16 of the 2023-24 Eredivisie season sees Sparta Rotterdam play host to Twente at the Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel on Sunday afternoon.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Famalicao vs. Estoril Praia - prediction, team news, lineups
Famalicao will be looking to bounce back to winning ways in the Primeira Liga when they lock horns with Estoril Praia at Estadio Municipal 22 de Junho on Sunday evening.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Moreirense vs. Portimonense - prediction, team news, lineups
Moreirense will be looking to keep their good run of form in the Primeira Liga going when they take on Portimonense at Parque Joaquim de Almeida Freitas on Sunday afternoon.
15 December 2023
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'This is my football' - Kulusevski relishing Spurs role after Forest masterclass
Dejan Kulusevski has hailed life at Tottenham right now, saying: ""If I was to choose my football, this is the football."
15 December 2023
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'Amazing' Ange Postecoglou tipped to succeed Pep Guardiola at Man City
Tottenham fans must enjoy Ange Postecoglou while they can with Manchester City potentially looking at him to succeed Pep Guardiola.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Chaves vs. Casa Pia - prediction, team news, lineups
Gamweek 14 in the Primeira Liga brings us a bottom-half clash, with Chaves taking on Casa Pia at Estadio Municipal Eng. Manuel Branco Teixeira on Sunday afternoon.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Almere City vs. Vitesse - prediction, team news, lineups
Almere City will be aiming to snap a run of three straight defeats when they welcome Vitesse to the Yanmar Stadion on Sunday morning.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Leicester Women vs. West Ham United Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Basement side West Ham United will travel to the King Power Stadium for Sunday's Women's Super League meeting with Leicester Women.
15 December 2023
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Dejan Kulusevski inspires Spurs to Forest victory
Dejan Kulusevski plays a starring role to guide Tottenham to a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.
15 December 2023
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VAR overrules Bissouma booking as Spurs star is sent off for serious foul play
Tottenham star Yves Bissouma was sent off after VAR intervened following a high challenge on Ryan Yates.
15 December 2023
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Benzema penalty miss proves costly with Al Ittihad knocked out of Club World Cup
Al Ittihad have been sent packing in the Club World Cup already after losing 3-1 to African champions Al Ahly.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Heracles vs. Feyenoord - prediction, team news, lineups
Two teams at opposing ends of the Eredivisie table will meet on Sunday as second-placed Feyenoord will make the trip to face Heracles.
15 December 2023
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Forest fans pay tribute to Brennan Johnson as Spurs star suffers head injury
Nottingham Forest fans paid a classy tribute to Brennan Johnson as he was forced off through injury on his return to the club.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Rangers vs. Aberdeen - prediction, team news, lineups
Rangers and Aberdeen will have the opportunity to claim the first silverware of the season on Sunday when they compete in the Scottish League Cup final.
15 December 2023
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Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion have announced that defender Jan Paul van Hecke has signed a new contract that runs until June 2027.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Udinese vs. Sassuolo - prediction, team news, lineups
Udinese meet Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday in a relegation clash between two sides hovering just above the drop zone at present.
15 December 2023
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Team News: Valencia vs. Barcelona injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Barcelona will be aiming to bounce back from successive defeats when they travel to Valencia in Spain's top flight on Saturday.
15 December 2023
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Forest boss Cooper under threat but can be buoyed by Tottenham's Friday curse
Follow all the action as Nottingham Forest will bid to alleviate the pressure on manager Steve Cooper when they face a reinvigorated Tottenham tonight.
15 December 2023
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Preview: Bristol City Women vs. Chelsea Women - prediction, team news, lineups
After failing to win their last two games, Chelsea Women will be looking to return to winning ways when they face Bristol City Women in Sunday's Women's Super League contest.
15 December 2023
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How Real Madrid could line up against Villarreal
Real Madrid could have Aurelien Tchouameni back in their squad for Sunday's La Liga clash with Villarreal.
15 December 2023
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Van de Beek set to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan as Man United exit looms
Donny van de Beek is set to join Eintracht Frankfurt on loan in January, talkSPORT understands.
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