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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Pedro Neto, Victor Osimhen, Nicolas Jackson

sportsmole.co.uk, 5 October 2023, 06:45
With all eyes fixed on the January transfer market, clubs around the UK and Europe are already lining up potential mid-season moves.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Manchester City, Barcelona dealt blow in Xavi Simons pursuit?

Manchester City and Barcelona reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain loanee Xavi Simons. Read more.

Arsenal 'handed Pedro Neto transfer boost'

Wolverhampton Wanderers could reportedly be forced to sell forward Pedro Neto next summer amid interest from Arsenal. Read more.

Frank Lampard to replace Michael Beale as Rangers manager?

Former England international and Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is reportedly interested in replacing Michael Beale as Rangers' next manager. Read more.

Barcelona 'open to offers for almost every player'

Barcelona are reportedly open to selling the majority of their first-team squad, providing that they receive a suitable offer. Read more.

Manchester United 'handed double transfer blow'

Juventus' Federico Chiesa and Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry are not realistic options for Manchester United in January, according to a report. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'to demand £26m for Juventus-linked Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg'

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly slap a €30m (£26m) price tag on the head of Juventus-linked midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, whose contract expires in 2025. Read more.

Arsenal 'open contract talks with Ben White'

Arsenal reportedly begin talks over a new-and-improved contract for right-back Ben White, whose current terms expire in the summer of 2026. Read more.

Chelsea 'in pole position to sign Napoli's Victor Osimhen'

Chelsea are reportedly in pole position to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in 2024 as Mauricio Pochettino seeks to bolster his attacking ranks. Read more.

5 October 2023
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Champions League Team of the Week - Jude Bellingham, Rasmus Hojlund, Alvaro Morata
Newcastle United recorded the standout victory in the second game week of the Champions League, beating French champions Paris Saint-Germain 4-1 at St James' Park.
5 October 2023
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Arsenal team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Last season's Premier League runners-up host the reigning champions in Sunday's blockbuster Emirates battle, as Arsenal renew hostilities with Manchester City.
5 October 2023
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Thursday's Europa League predictions including Liverpool vs. Union SG
Freiburg vs. West Ham (Thursday, 5.45pm) Freiburg and West Ham United square off on Thursday evening both looking to make it successive victories in the Europa League group stages. The Bundesliga and Premier League outfits both overcame adversity to edge out Olympiacos and Backa Topola in their opening fixtures in Group A.
5 October 2023
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Preview: Manchester United Women vs. Arsenal Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Alessia Russo's return to Leigh Sports Village will be one of the main talking points when Arsenal Women travel to the North West for Friday's Women's Super League meeting with Manchester United Women.
5 October 2023
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Brighton suffer major Pervis Estupinan injury blow ahead of Marseille clash
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi has revealed that left-back Pervis Estupinan will be sidelined for a month with a muscle injury.
4 October 2023
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Pep Guardiola: 'Rico Lewis by far one of the best players I have ever coached'
Pep Guardiola has described Rico Lewis as "one of the best" players he has ever had the pleasure to train as a manager after the Manchester City youngster starred in Wednesday's 3-1 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.
4 October 2023
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Manchester City, Barcelona dealt blow in Xavi Simons pursuit?
Manchester City and Barcelona have reportedly suffered a setback in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain loanee Xavi Simons.
4 October 2023
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Manchester City, Barcelona deal blow in Xavi Simons pursuit?
Manchester City and Barcelona have reportedly suffered a setback in their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain loanee Xavi Simons.
4 October 2023
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Bukayo Saka 'nursing hamstring injury, doubt for Manchester City clash'
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is reportedly a doubt for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester City due to a hamstring injury.
4 October 2023
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Preview: Al-Nassr vs. Abha - prediction, team news, lineups
Al-Nassr will be aiming to pick up an 11th consecutive win across all competitions when they welcome Abha to Al-Awwal Park on Friday afternoon.
4 October 2023
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Newcastle United set new club Champions League record in PSG thrashing
Newcastle United have set a new club record in the Champions League after securing a famous 4-1 home victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night.
4 October 2023
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PSG 'pathetic' and a 'disgrace' as Mbappe and co slated following Newcastle humiliation
Paris Saint-Germain have been labelled 'pathetic', a 'disgrace' and a 'waste of space' following their humiliation at the hands of Newcastle.
4 October 2023
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Preview: Al Ittihad vs. Al-Ahli - prediction, team news, lineups
Al Ittihad will be looking to move to the top of the Saudi Professional League standings when they play host to Al-Ahli on Friday evening.
4 October 2023
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Chelsea 'receive Moises Caicedo boost ahead of Burnley clash'
Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo is reportedly expected to be fit for Saturday's Premier League meeting with Burnley.
4 October 2023
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'Smash the internet' - Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards do Dan Burn's famous TikTok dance with him
Dan Burn celebrated winning a Champions League match with Newcastle for the first time - by dancing with Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards.
4 October 2023
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Longstaff asked Mbappe for his shirt but Newcastle teammate's boy was given it instead
Newcastle's Sean Longstaff has revealed he asked for Kylian Mbappe's shirt, moments after smashing his Paris Saint-Germain side 4-1.
4 October 2023
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Preview: FC Volendam vs. FC Utrecht - prediction, team news, lineups
The bottom two sides in the Eredivisie table will square off on Friday, as FC Volendam entertain FC Utrecht at the Kras Stadion.
4 October 2023
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Newcastle beat PSG in Champions League as local heroes leave Mbappe shell-shocked
Newcastle pulled off one of their greatest ever European nights as they eased to a 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
4 October 2023
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Newcastle United ease past Paris Saint-Germain in dream Champions League homecoming
Newcastle marked their first Champions League home match in 20 years with a memorable 4-1 victory over French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
4 October 2023
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Newcastle star Kieran Trippier's Man City admission has Micah Richards in stitches
Kieran Trippier left ex-teammate Micah Richards in stitches after making a frank admission about his time at Manchester City.
4 October 2023
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Ferran Torres nets winner as 10-man Barcelona beat Porto in Portugal
Ferran Torres came off the bench to score the winner as 10-man Barcelona recorded a 1-0 victory over Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
4 October 2023
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Julian Alvarez stunner helps Manchester City to win at RB Leipzig
Manchester City have returned to winning ways by beating RB Leipzig 3-1 in the Champions League in Eastern Germany tonight.
4 October 2023
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Ex-Spurs man consoled after missing penalty as his side blows 2-0 lead in Champions League
Former Tottenham star Toby Alderweireld was left heartbroken as he dragged wide his last-gasp penalty in Royal Antwerp's Champions League defeat.
4 October 2023
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Atletico Madrid 'want to renew Diego Simeone's contract until June 2027'
Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to present a contract offer to head coach Diego Simeone which will give him the chance to renew his deal at Wanda Metropolitano until June 2027.
4 October 2023
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Robert Lewandowski substituted with ankle injury in Barcelona's clash with Porto
Robert Lewandowski had to be replaced in the first half of Barcelona's Champions League clash with Porto on Wednesday after picking up an ankle problem.
4 October 2023
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Lifelong Newcastle fan Dan Burn scores diving header against PSG after lengthy VAR check
Dan Burn put Newcastle 2-0 up against Paris Saint-Germain in a fairytale moment for the Geordie in the Champions League.
4 October 2023
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Manchester United
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's offer for Manchester United reportedly remains on the table, with the Qatari still determined to win the takeover race.
4 October 2023
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St James' Park erupts as Almiron scores Newcastle's first Champions League goal since 2003
Miguel Almiron sent Newcastle's fans into raptures as he fired his side into a Champions League lead over Paris Saint-Germain.
4 October 2023
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Arsenal 'handed Pedro Neto transfer boost'
Wolverhampton Wanderers could reportedly be forced to sell Pedro Neto during next summer's transfer window due to their financial problems.
4 October 2023
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Team News: Liverpool vs. Union SG injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Liverpool will be looking to make it two wins from two in Group E of the Europa League when they welcome Union SG to Anfield on Thursday night.
4 October 2023
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Manchester United
Marcus Rashford's disappointing form in the opening two months of the 2023-24 campaign could reportedly lead to the attacker being removed from the starting XI at the club.
4 October 2023
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Lamine Yamal to become youngest player ever to start a Champions League match
Lamine Yamal will become the youngest-ever player to start a Champions League match, having been selected in Barcelona's first XI for Wednesday's clash with Porto.
4 October 2023
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Team News: Bernardo Silva, Rodri start for Manchester City against RB Leipzig, John Stones on bench
Bernardo Silva has been named in Manchester City's starting lineup for tonight's Champions League group-stage clash with RB Leipzig in Germany.
4 October 2023
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Team News: Newcastle United's Callum Wilson, Joelinton absent, Kylian Mbappe starts for Paris Saint-Germain
Newcastle United's Callum Wilson and Joelinton will not be involved in tonight's Champions League Group F clash with Paris Saint-Germain, who have Kylian Mbappe in their starting lineup.
4 October 2023
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Frank Lampard to replace Michael Beale as Rangers manager?
Frank Lampard is reportedly interested in replacing Michael Beale as the next manager of Scottish Premiership side Rangers.
4 October 2023
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DC United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly been spotted visiting Wayne Rooney's MLS side DC United at their training facility in Virginia.
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