Chelsea’s season could fall apart this week if they are knocked out of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, says Paul Merson | Football News

In his latest Sky Sports column, Paul Merson discusses a massive week for Chelsea’s season, dissects the Premier League title race and previews Man City’s FA Cup tie at Spurs. This is a massive week in Chelsea’s season, which could fall apart in four days. If they win their Carabao Cup semi-final against Middlesbrough then…

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Kieran Trippier: Newcastle United demanding around £11m-£12m for sale of defender to Bayern Munich – Sky in Germany | Football News

Newcastle United are demanding around £11m-£12m (€13-14m) for the sale of Bayern Munich target Kieran Trippier, according to Sky in Germany. Newcastle’s price is for a permanent deal this month or an obligatory fee following an initial loan move, but Bayern do not want to spend too much on the England international. Sky Sports News…

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Jose Mourinho turns down offer from Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… THE SUN Tottenham have rejected a bid from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi side for Emerson Royal. Jose Mourinho has rejected a lucrative offer from Saudi side Al Shabab, according to reports. Right-back Daniel Munoz wants a move to Crystal Palace – and will push Belgian side Genk…

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AFCON 2023: DR Congo hold favourites Morocco as Zambia score late to deny Tanzania first win | Football News

A round-up from Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations matches with DR Congo, Morocco, Zambia and Tanzania all in action on day nine of the tournament. Morocco 1-1 DR Congo Morocco scored early but the pre-tournament favourites had to share the points in a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Africa Cup…

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Jurgen Klopp exclusive: Liverpool boss on winter break, fighting on four fronts and caution in transfer market | Football News

Jurgen Klopp came bounding into the room full of energy and with a definite sunny glow that suggested he had very much enjoyed making the most of his break. “It was good, funnily enough on the way back half the team were on the same plane,” he tells Sky Sports. “I had no contact with…

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Mohamed Salah: Liverpool forward to miss two matches for Egypt at AFCON with muscle injury | Football News

The Egypt Football Federation has confirmed Mohamed Salah will miss their next two games through injury. Salah was withdrawn from their 2-2 draw with Ghana on Thursday just before half-time, sparking concerns for Liverpool as they continue their hunt for silverware domestically and in Europe. However, despite initially fearing that he had suffered an apparent…

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Newcastle target Everton’s Amadou Onana as option to bolster midfield amid concern over Joelinton’s future – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Newcastle United have identified Everton’s Amadou Onana as a good option to bolster their midfield as concerns grow over Joelinton’s future on Tyneside. Tommy Fleetwood has snubbed an invite from LIV Golf and their attention has now turned to trying to tempt his Ryder…

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Kieran Trippier: Bayern Munich interested in signing Newcastle and England defender | Football News

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Newcastle and England right-back Kieran Trippier, according to Sky in Germany. With Bayern facing difficulties in agreeing a loan deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Nordi Mukiele, the focus is now turning to Trippier. Bayern, managed by former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, have discussed the 33-year-old intensively over the last…

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AFCON 2023: Mohammed Kudus scores twice in Ghana draw with Egypt as Nigeria edge hosts Ivory Coast | Football News

A round-up from Thursday’s Africa Cup of Nations matches with Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Nigeria all in action on day six of the tournament. Egypt 2-2 Ghana Egypt lost Mohamed Salah to injury before coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Ghana in their potentially decisive Africa Cup of Nations match. Please use…

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Real Madrid think Jude Bellingham is key to landing Erling Haaland from Manchester City – Paper Talk | Football News

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… THE SUN There is growing noise in Spain that Real Madrid want to use Erling Haaland’s friendship with Jude Bellingham to tempt the Manchester City striker to eventually move to the Bernabeu. Raphael Varane could face a probe over holiday snaps that appeared to show the…

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