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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Tomas Araujo, Noussair Mazraoui, Joshua Zirkzee

sportsmole.co.uk, 14 November 2024, 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:

Man City transfer news: Sporting star drops hint about wanting to play for Pep Guardiola

Sporting Lisbon wing-back Maximiliano Araujo reveals he could be open to a move to Manchester City to play under Pep Guardiola. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'eyeing moves' for two highly-rated Premier League defenders

Manchester United could reportedly move for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez next summer. Read more.

Real Madrid 'identify' former Man City star as one of two defensive targets for 2025

Real Madrid reportedly identify former Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte as one of their top two defensive targets for 2025. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Reds among three Premier League giants 'scouting' Swedish left-back

Liverpool are reportedly among three Premier League clubs that are currently tracking the progress of Swedish left-back Daniel Svensson. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Danny Welbeck comments on Old Trafford return speculation

Brighton & Hove Albion forward Danny Welbeck comments on speculation that suggested that he was an option for Manchester United last summer. Read more.

Spurs transfer news: Man City playmaker on Ange Postecoglou radar?

Manchester City winger Jack Grealish is reportedly attracting interest from a fellow Premier League club ahead of the January transfer window. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils join Chelsea in race for Benfica star?

Manchester United are allegedly prepared to rival a number of other Premier League sides in the race to sign a Benfica defender. Read more.

Man United 'given boost' in pursuit of forward amid Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund struggles

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is allegedly open to a January move to Manchester United due to his frustrations at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Man United head coach Ruben Amorim 'makes Joshua Zirkzee decision' ahead of January transfer window

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is allegedly willing to let Joshua Zirkzee leave the Red Devils on loan in January. Read more.

Barcelona transfer news: Catalan giants 'considering signing' in-demand striker as long-term 'Robert Lewandowski replacement'

Porto forward Samu Omorodion is reportedly viewed by Barcelona as a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Read more.

14 November 2024
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Thursday's Nations League predictions including Greece vs. England
Kazakhstan vs. Austria (Thursday, 3.00pm) Amid a three-way battle for promotion from League B Group 3, Austria aim to improve their prospects with a win on Thursday, when they meet Kazakhstan in the UEFA Nations League. Back-to-back victories have drawn the Austrians level with Norway and Slovenia on seven points, while their hosts have yet to win or even score.
14 November 2024
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Athletico PRvs.Atletico Mineiro
Athletico Paranaense can temporarily climb out of the Brasileiro Serie A relegation zone with a victory over Atletico Mineiro on Saturday at Arena de Baixada.
14 November 2024
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Mozambiquevs.Mali
Two sides level on points in Group I of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers go head to head on Friday as Mozambique play host to Mali at the Estadio do Zimpeto.
14 November 2024
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Greecevs.England
England interim manager Lee Carsley has played down Harry Kane's strong words about the withdrawal of many of his teammates, insisting he is looking forward to working with other players who also deserve a chance.
13 November 2024
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Man United injury news: Extent of "significant" Lisandro Martinez injury revealed
Manchester United are reportedly fearful that Lisandro Martinez could spend an extended spell on the sidelines with the hip injury that has forced him to withdraw from Argentina duty.
13 November 2024
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Eswatinivs.Guinea-Bissau
The action continues in Group I of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when Eswatini and Guinea-Bissau go head to head at the Mbombela Stadium on Friday.
13 November 2024
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Zambiavs.Ivory Coast
Just one win away from guaranteeing themselves a place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, defending champions Ivory Coast visit the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Friday to face off against Zambia. Both teams remain firmly in contention to make it through from Group G, and neither of them will want to come away empty-handed from their penultimate qualifying clash.
13 November 2024
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Man City transfer news: Sporting star drops hint about wanting to play for Pep Guardiola
Sporting Lisbon wing-back Maximiliano Araujo has hinted that he hopes to join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City in the near future.
13 November 2024
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Hondurasvs.Mexico
Honduras and Mexico will begin their two-legged battle for a CONCACAF Nations League semi-final spot when they meet at the Estadio Francisco Morazan on Saturday.
13 November 2024
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Angolavs.Ghana
Angola will be looking to maintain their near-perfect record in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when they welcome Ghana to Estadio 11 de Novembro on Friday. Ghana, meanwhile, will make the trip to Luanda in search of a much-needed victory to preserve their already faint chances of making it through to next year's continental event alive.
13 November 2024
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Gabonvs.Morocco
Morocco will be looking to maintain their 100% record in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when they visit the Stade de Franceville to take on Gabon on Friday.
13 November 2024
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San Marinovs.Gibraltar
San Marino will hope to leapfrog Gibraltar and prevent them from earning promotion from their UEFA Nations League D group when they welcome them to Stadio Olimpico di Serravalle on Friday.
13 November 2024
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N. Irelandvs.Belarus
In their fifth UEFA Nations League C match of 2024-25, Northern Ireland are set to host Belarus on Friday at Windsor Park, with victory enough to guarantee a place in the top two.
13 November 2024
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Peruvs.Chile
The bottom two nations in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying meet in the Clasico del Pacifico on Friday night, with Peru hosting Chile.
13 November 2024
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Uruguayvs.Colombia
Uruguay and Colombia meet in Montevideo on Friday in World Cup qualifying in what will be a repeat of the ill-tempered semi-final from the Copa America over the summer.
13 November 2024
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Ugandavs.South Africa
Group K in the Arica Cup of Nations qualifiers could be decided this week when Uganda face off against South Africa at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala on Friday afternoon.
13 November 2024
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Zimbabwevs.Kenya
Zimbabwe will be hoping to book their place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they face Kenya on matchday five of qualifying this Friday at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.
13 November 2024
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Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'eyeing moves' for two highly-rated Premier League defenders
Manchester United could reportedly move for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez during next summer's transfer window.
13 November 2024
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Liverpool, Arne Slot Premier League favourites: Title race assessed as Manchester City, Arsenal drop points
Liverpool should arguably be considered favourites for Premier League glory after they took charge of the title race last weekend when they beat Aston Villa 2-0 at Anfield and moved five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. Darwin Nunez scored the Reds' first at Anfield in the first half on Saturday, before Mohamed Salah continued his remarkable 2024-25 campaign by scoring his side's second in the 84th minute.
13 November 2024
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Could Man United "legend" Ruud van Nistelrooy make a swift return to English football?
Burnley could reportedly offer Ruud van Nistelrooy the chance to make a swift return to English football, with the Clarets interested in bringing him in as their new manager.
13 November 2024
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Portugalvs.Poland
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead Portugal out in Porto when they face Poland in the UEFA Nations League on Friday night.
13 November 2024
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Harry Kane criticises England withdrawals, insisting national team "comes before anything"
England captain Harry Kane has expressed his disappointment at the number of players to have withdrawn from the Three Lions squad for their UEFA Nations League fixtures with Greece and Republic of Ireland.
13 November 2024
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Barcelona star handed late call-up to Spain squad for UEFA Nations League fixtures
Barcelona centre-back Pau Cubarsi has been handed a call-up to the Spain squad for the national team's November international fixtures against Denmark and Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League.
13 November 2024
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Real Madrid suffer major blow as wonderkid is forced to retire at the age of 19
Real Madrid youngster Marc Cucalon has been forced to retire from professional football at the age of 19 due to a serious knee injury which he suffered in the latter stages of 2022.
13 November 2024
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Barcelona confirm latest Ansu Fati injury blow and length of his absence
Barcelona have revealed that Ansu Fati has been ruled out for around four weeks with a hamstring injury.
13 November 2024
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Portugalvs.Poland
Portugal manager Roberto Martinez is facing a crisis at centre-back ahead of their UEFA Nations League clash with Poland in Porto on Friday night.
13 November 2024
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Portugalvs.Poland
Portugal welcome Poland to Porto on matchday five of the UEFA Nations League on Friday night.
13 November 2024
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Manchester United
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has said that it is "the right moment" for Ruben Amorim to arrive at Old Trafford, claiming that the Portuguese "did something very special" at Sporting Lisbon.
13 November 2024
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Arsenal games Ben White could miss as 27-year-old defender 'undergoes knee surgery'
Arsenal defender Ben White has apparently gone under the knife to treat a joint issue in his knee, which will sideline the Englishman for around two months.
13 November 2024
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Real Madrid 'identify' former Man City star as one of two defensive targets for 2025
Real Madrid have reportedly identified Al-Nassr centre-back Aymeric Laporte and Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro as two of their top defensive targets for 2025.
13 November 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds among three Premier League giants 'scouting' Swedish left-back
Liverpool are reportedly among three Premier League clubs interested in FC Nordsjaelland full-back Daniel Svensson.
13 November 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds among three Premier League giants 'scouting' Swedish left-back
Liverpool are reportedly among three Premier League clubs interested in FC Nordsjaelland full-back Daniel Svensson.
13 November 2024
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Botswanavs.Mauritania
Botswana will host Mauritania in their penultimate 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at Francistown Stadium on Friday.
13 November 2024
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Gambiavs.Comoros
The penultimate game in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers will see Gambia take on Comoros at Stade Municipal de Berkane on Friday.
13 November 2024
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Cape Verdevs.Egypt
Cape Verde will hope to keep their dreams of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations alive when they host Egypt at Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde on Friday.
13 November 2024
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Chelsea injury news: Romeo Lavia provides fitness update ahead of Belgium games
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has provided a positive injury update ahead of potentially representing Belgium.
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