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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Carney Chukwuemeka, Axel Disasi, Aaron Anselmino

sportsmole.co.uk, 7 December 2024, 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:

Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'puts three loanees up for sale' as Fabio Vieira decision made

Arsenal reportedly put all of Nuno Tavares, Fabio Vieira and Marquinhos - all of whom are currently on loan elsewhere - on their 2025 transfer list. Read more.

Chelsea in line to benefit as Barcelona hold 'very satisfactory' transfer meeting with Bundesliga star

Barcelona sporting director Deco reportedly meets with the agents of Jonathan Tah to accelerate La Blaugrana's pursuit of the Bayer Leverkusen defender. Read more.

Liverpool 'in constant talks' to sign £9.4m Xabi Alonso favourite as three-club transfer battle emerges

Liverpool are in constant dialogue over a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea prepared to sell 'limited' defender in January with £83m replacement lined up?

Chelsea are reportedly willing to sell defender Axel Disasi during the January transfer window, with £83m Benfica star Tomas Araujo capturing the interest of the Blues. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Blues to reconsider Aaron Anselmino future plans?

Chelsea are allegedly giving consideration to changing their plans regarding the development of young defender Aaron Anselmino. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Blues 21-year-old 'given green light' to leave on loan in January

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offload Carney Chukwuemeka on a loan deal in January, with both Celtic and Rangers given the chance to sign the midfielder. Read more.

Chelsea, Tottenham in four-club Premier League battle for 'the next Marquinhos'

Chelsea and Tottenham are reportedly in a race alongside Newcastle United and Aston Villa for Genk and Belgian defender Matte Smets. Read more.

Jonathan David cost 'revealed' as Barcelona, Man United 'circle for prolific striker'

Barcelona and Manchester United reportedly learn that a deal for Lille forward Jonathan David will cost in the region of £66.3m. Read more.

Ruben Amorim's Man United January transfer priority 'revealed' but deal for leading target 'is on hold'

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim allegedly wants to bring a new forward to Old Trafford as early as the January transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea attacker Mykhaylo Mudryk's agent issues update on 23-year-old's future amid exit talk

Chelsea attacker Mykhaylo Mudryk is fully focused on winning a regular spot in Enzo Maresca's first XI amid the speculation surrounding his future, according to the 23-year-old's agent. Read more.

Real Madrid, Man United 'suffer major blow' in pursuit of Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies

Bayern Munich have allegedly 'made significant progress' in their attempts to sign Alphonso Davies to a new contract amid interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid. Read more.

Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants 'given encouragement' in pursuit of 38-goal attacker

Barcelona plan to make a move for Borussia Dortmund attacker Donyell Malen during next summer's transfer window, according to a report. Read more.

Real Madrid, Man United 'set to lock horns for 21-year-old' after major Alphonso Davies setback

Real Madrid plan to battle Manchester United for the signature of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez next summer, according to a report. Read more.

Written by

Andy Brent

7 December 2024
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Saturday's Primeira Liga predictions including Benfica vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes
Gil Vicente vs. Nacional (Saturday, 3.30pm) Two sides separated by just one point in the bottom half of the Portuguese Primeira Liga table go head-to-head this weekend as Gil Vicente play host to Nacional on Saturday. The Alvinegros have failed to win their last six visits to the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos, losing four and picking up two draws since a 2-1 victory in March 2014, and will head into the weekend looking to end this dry spell.
7 December 2024
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Saturday's Eredivisie predictions including RKC Waalwijk vs. Feyenoord
Go Ahead Eagles vs. Nijmegen (Saturday, 3.30pm) Separated by just two points in the 2024-25 Eredivisie table, Go Ahead Eagles and NEC will do battle at De Adelaarshorst in matchday 15 on Saturday afternoon. Both teams were on the receiving end of respective defeats last time out as the hosts came out empty-handed from a five-goal thriller against FC Twente, while the away side were defeated by Ajax.
7 December 2024
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Saturday's Serie A predictions including Juventus vs. Bologna
Genoa vs. Torino (Saturday, 2.00pm) Although Genoa are two places behind Torino in the Serie A table, the home side are in superior form heading into Saturday's round 15 clash at Stadio Luigi Ferraris. Patrick Vieira's men secured a first victory under the Frenchman at Udinese and aim for consecutive triumphs against their Turin opponents, whose last win came in late October against Como.
7 December 2024
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Saturday's La Liga predictions including Real Betis vs. Barcelona
Las Palmas vs. Valladolid (Saturday, 1.00pm) La Liga's basement side Real Valladolid will be bidding to record just their third league success of the 2024-25 campaign when they head to Las Palmas on Saturday afternoon. Real Valladolid have only picked up nine points from 15 games this term to sit bottom of the La Liga table, while Las Palmas are 14th, having only managed 15 points from their opening 15 matches of the season.
7 December 2024
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Saturday's Ligue 1 predictions including Monaco vs. Toulouse
Monaco vs. Toulouse (Saturday, 4.00pm) Monaco will look to turn a corner again when they welcome a tricky Toulouse side to the Stade Louis II in Ligue 1 on Saturday. After appearing as though they had turned a corner, Monaco have slumped to two straight defeats once again, threatening their hopes of a top-three finish.
7 December 2024
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Saturday's Bundesliga predictions including Bayern Munich vs. Heidenheim
B. Leverkusen vs. St Pauli (Saturday, 2.30pm) Champions Bayer Leverkusen will hope to reignite their title defence on Saturday when they welcome strugglers St Pauli to BayArena in their 13th Bundesliga game of the season. Xabi Alonso's side are third with 23 points and defeated Union Berlin 2-1 on November 30, whereas the visitors are fourth last in 15th place with 11 points but they did emerge as 3-1 victors against Holstein Kiel last Friday.
7 December 2024
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Saturday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Celtic vs. Hibernian
Aberdeen vs. St Johnstone (Saturday, 3.00pm) Two teams seeking to bounce back from midweek defeats against Old Firm opposition square off at Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon as Aberdeen play host to St Johnstone. While the Done lost 1-0 at home to league leaders Celtic on Wednesday, the Saints were beaten by the same scoreline at home to Rangers last weekend.
7 December 2024
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Saturday's Championship predictions including Leeds United vs. Derby County
Leeds vs. Derby (Saturday, 12.30pm) Aiming to bounce back following a shock defeat last weekend, promotion-chasing Leeds United will host Derby County at Elland Road in the Championship on Saturday afternoon. The Whites came out on the losing side of a hard-fought contest at Blackburn Rovers at the end of November, whilst the Rams have suffered back-to-back blows at Pride Park over the past fortnight.
7 December 2024
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Casa Piavs.AVS
Seeking to secure their first Primeira Liga away win of the season, AVS journey to the Estadio Pina Manique to go head to head with Casa Pia on Sunday.
6 December 2024
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Boavistavs.Farense
Bovista set out in search of their first Primeira Liga home win when they go head to head with SC Farense in round 13 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Sunday.
6 December 2024
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Chelseavs.Brighton
Chelsea Women will look to maintain their perfect record under Sonia Bompastor when they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion Women to Kingsmeadow on Sunday.
6 December 2024
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Eyupsporvs.Samsunspor
Despite a recent wobble at Eyup Stadium, Eyupspor's debut Super Lig campaign has started astonishingly, and they seek a return to winning ways in Sunday's gameweek 15 match-up with third-placed Samsunspor.
6 December 2024
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Strasbourgvs.Reims
Strasbourg could slide into the relegation spots this weekend if they lose to a ninth-placed Reims side four places above them in the Ligue 1 table heading into Sunday's gameweek 14 clash at Stade de la Meinau.
6 December 2024
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Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta 'puts three loanees up for sale' as Fabio Vieira decision made
Arsenal have reportedly identified three players whom they are willing to sell in 2025 as Mikel Arteta trims his squad further.
6 December 2024
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West Hamvs.Crystal Palace
Two relegations rivals will face off when West Ham United Women play host to Crystal Palace Women in Sunday's Women's Super League contest.
6 December 2024
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Lensvs.Montpellier
Lens will be looking to bounce back from their recent Ligue 1 home defeat by Marseille when they host bottom Montpellier HSC at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Sunday's gameweek 14 match.
6 December 2024
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Ipswichvs.Bournemouth
Ipswich Town will hope to end their poor home form and finally pick up a win at Portman Road when they host Bournemouth on Sunday in their 15th Premier League match of the season.
6 December 2024
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Wolfsburgvs.Mainz
Wolfsburg are set to host Mainz 05 on Sunday at Volkswagen Arena in their 13th Bundesliga game of the season as they seek to push towards the European qualification spots.
6 December 2024
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Chelsea in line to benefit as Barcelona hold 'very satisfactory' transfer meeting with Bundesliga star
Barcelona have reportedly accelerated their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, whose agents have held a meeting with sporting director Deco.
6 December 2024
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Hoffenheimvs.Freiburg
Freiburg will continue their quest to qualify for European football on Sunday when they travel to face Hoffenheim at PreZero Arena in their 13th Bundesliga game of the season.
6 December 2024
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Ipswichvs.Bournemouth
Goalkeeper Cieran Slicker will be absent on Sunday against Bournemouth, so Arijanet Muric is certain to be selected between the posts.
6 December 2024
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Liverpool 'in constant talks' to sign £9.4m Xabi Alonso favourite as three-club transfer battle emerges
Liverpool are reportedly in constant dialogue over a deal for Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong amid continued uncertainty over the future of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
6 December 2024
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Ipswichvs.Bournemouth
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola will be grateful that only two players will certainly miss out on Sunday against Ipswich Town, with midfielder Alex Scott and defender Julian Araujo unavailable for selection.
6 December 2024
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Postecoglou's wife was unhappy with tense Spurs fan showdown after defeat
Ange Postecoglou has revealed his wife was unimpressed with him for confronting angered Tottenham fans on Thursday night.
6 December 2024
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Ipswichvs.Bournemouth
Andoni Iraola will hope his Bournemouth side can continue their remarkable start to the 2024-25 Premier League season when they travel to Portman Road where they will face Ipswich Town on Sunday.
6 December 2024
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Pep Guardiola responds to Jose Mourinho dig and has stand-off with reporter
Pep Guardiola was involved in a heated pre-match press conference on Friday.
6 December 2024
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Istanbulvs.Hatayspor
After finally putting an end to their winless run, Istanbul Basaksehir will hope to build on their recent victory when they host Hatayspor at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu on Sunday.
6 December 2024
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Ex-Tottenham star pinpoints the moment fans started to turn on Ange Postecoglou
Tottenham's home clash against Manchester City last season is what sparked the division between fans and Ange Postecoglou.
6 December 2024
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Kayserisporvs.Alanyaspor
Two sides looking to escape the shackles of relegation in the Turkish Super Lig will face off on Sunday when Kayserispor welcome Alanyaspor to Kadir Has Stadium.
6 December 2024
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Inter Miami
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has been named MLS MVP for 2024 despite the fact he played just 19 regular season matches.
6 December 2024
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Sivassporvs.Galatasaray
With both sides looking to get back to winning ways, Sivasspor are set to play host to league leaders Galatasaray on Sunday at BG Group 4 Eylul Stadyumu in Turkey's Super Lig.
6 December 2024
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Gironavs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will be aiming to return to winning ways in Spain's top flight when they head to Girona on Saturday evening.
6 December 2024
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EFL club 'incredibly disappointed' at surprise date for FA Cup trip to Everton
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Cristiano Ronaldo drags Karim Benzema away from Portugal teammate
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Arsenalvs.Aston Villa
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Two Liverpool title bids ended at Goodison Park and one forced Klopp apology
Liverpool have certainly had the upper hand on city rivals Everton during recent years, but that doesn't mean they haven't been left with some scars.
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