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Chelsea open talks to hijack Todibo, amidst Tottenham’s interest

Jean-Clair Todibo – Getty image Chelsea have reportedly entered talks to sign OGC Nice 24-year-old Jean-Clair Todibo, who has been a target for Premier League rivals Tottenham. Todibo’s impressive to performances for Nice this season have attracted significant interest, with Tottenham having previously pursued the French centre-back. Jean-Clair Todibo – Getty image However, negotiations with Tottenham hit a brick wall as the club wanted a quick deal, but Nice preferred a more patient approach. Following Tottenham’s failed attempts to secure Todibo, Chelsea, despite substantial recent defensive investments, has now engaged in talks with Nice. Meanwhile, Manchester United, now under shared ownership with Nice through INEOS, remain interested in Todibo but are unlikely to make a move before the summer transfer window, according to reports.

Napoli eye Arsenal’s Kiwior to bolster defense, despite Milan’s interest

Napoli are set to intensify it January transfer plans, with an eye on Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior, who has also caught the attention of Milan. The 23-year-old Polish center-back who made a move to the Premier League from Spezia for around €25m in January, has found limited playing time under Mikel Arteta. Despite his promising talent and potential, Kiwior has spent most of the season as a backup option. Napoli, in search of defensive reinforcements, see an opportunity to secure his services in the upcoming transfer window.

Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior – Getty image While Kiwior is also on Milan’s market list, Napoli aim to strike the right deal with Arsenal on time. According to reports from Il Mattino via TMW, Napoli are willing to make a substantial offer of €25m for the player, but Arsenal are not open for a loan deal. However, due to the competition that might ensue, Napoli have an alternative in mind, considering Aston Villa’s Clement Lenglet as an option. The French defender who is currently on loan in the Premier League, could make a switch to Serie A to seek more playing time.

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Chelsea, Man City pursue Argentine wonderkid, amidst Barcelona’s interest

Chelsea and Manchester City have moved ahead of Barcelona in the race to sign 17-year-old Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri. The talented teenager gained global attention after his standout performances at the U17 FIFA World Cup. Barcelona initially expressed strong interest, offering to pay by installment, the player’s €25 million release clause, due to financial fair play issues. However, Echeverri’s club River Plate, rejected the move, which might now see them lose out in the race for the player. 🚨🔵 Understand both Chelsea and Man City have made contact to be informed on Claudio Echeverri situation. 🔵🔴 Barcelona remain keen but structure of the deal makes it complicated with Financial Fair Play. 🇦🇷 Release clause: €25m, up to €30m in the final days of the market. pic.twitter.com/8b3WLvrJfJ — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 17, 2023 This financial limitation has opened the door for Premier League powerhouses, Manchester City and Chelsea, to make their moves. Reporter Fabrizio Romano confirmed that both English clubs have initiated contact regarding a potential transfer, putting them in the forefront of the race for Echeverri’s signature.

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Griezmann denies interest in Man United, targets legendary status at Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has denied having interest joining Manchester United, amidst club’s interest. In an interview with Marca, the French man said he hopes to make his mark at Atletico as a legend, while expressing his desire to win titles for the club. “I’m motivated to be someone important at Atletico, to be a legend at this club. I know I have to earn it.” Griezmann has been a key player for Diego Simeone’s side since the start of the current season. He has so far scored 12 goals in La Liga and Champions League matches. Antoine Griezmann – Getty image Despite facing challenges in regaining the fans’ trust after a controversial return from Barcelona, the 32-year-old has become a driving force for Atletico. Acknowledging the importance of connecting with the fans, he said, “I feel that I have recovered the connection with the fans.” Griezmann has a total of 169 goals for Atletico, and aims to surpass Luis Aragones’ record of 173. On his target for the season, he said he desires to win the La Liga: “I want to win La Liga, I need it. I’ve never done it, and it would be nice.” Atletico Madrid, under Simeone, secured two league titles during Griezmann’s absence, with their successes occurring while he played at Real Sociedad and Barcelona.

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Enyeama reveals lack of interest in Super Eagles following forced exit

Vincent Enyeama has disclosed that he lost the desire to follow the Nigerian national team after his forced retirement in 2015. The former Super Eagles goalkeeper and captain, who was the bane of any striker in his active days, expressed the unsatisfactory treatment he received, particularly during a dispute with coach Sunday Oliseh that led to his exit. “Sincerely, I’ve not been following Nigerian football right from the day I left, and with due respect, I was really treated like shh… “I mean I was treated like a piece of used material; so I decided to put a block between me and the national team, and that went on for a long time,” Enyeama said during a recent interview with Hotsports.

Vincent Enyeama – Getty image Despite suggestions from fans for him to take on a role as a goalkeeper coach to mentor new talent, Enyeama emphasized the emotional experience the incident had on him. “I really put a stop to watching Nigerian football and the national team because I was deeply hurt.” However, he acknowledged his many accomplishments, including winning the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013 and securing back-to-back CAF Champions League titles with Enyimba in 2003 and 2004. The 41-year-old expressed gratitude for the glories and laurels he achieved throughout his career, noting that he is gradually reconciling himself with the football system.

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Jobe Bellingham tipped for possible reunion with brother amidst Real Madrid’s interest

Jobe Bellingham – Getty image Jobe Bellingham’s outstanding performances at Sunderland have attracted interest from European clubs, including Real Madrid. The English midfielder is said to be gearing up for a possible reunion with his brother and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham.

Jobe Bellingham – Getty image Reports from Calciomercato suggest that Real Madrid is considering approaching Bellingham by the next transfer window. Italian giants AC Milan and Roma have also joined the race for the young talent. Meanwhile, other Premier League outfits like Tottenham and Newcastle have also been linked with a move for the player, to bring him to the English top-flight.

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Arsenal reject Milan, Roma interest in Jakub Kiwior

Arsenal have reportedly closed the door on potential January moves for defender Jakub Kiwior, with Milan and Roma expressing interest. The 23-year-old Polish center-back joined Arsenal from Spezia in January for a deal valued at around €25 million plus add-ons.

Jakub Kiwior during his debut for Arsenal – Getty image Despite limited playing time this season, with only 367 minutes across eight games, Milan and Roma were considering a loan move for Kiwior. Both clubs are seeking defensive reinforcements due to their key players injuries. The Serie A clubs are said to have approached Arsenal to discuss the possibility of securing Kiwior’s services on loan. However, Arsenal have denied them any potential hope of acquiring the 23-year-old, not even on a loan deal come January.

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Nigerian lady disheartened, reveals what a politician told her after indicating interest in joining politics

Motun, a Nigerian lady, shared her disheartening encounter with a prominent politician who discouraged her from joining politics. Motun took to Twitter on Monday, July 17, to narrate the incident that left her feeling discouraged and dispirited. Motun revealed that she expressed her interest in politics to her father, who promptly provided her with the contact information of one of his politician friends. Eager to explore her passion, Motun wasted no time and dialed the politician’s number the very next day. She introduced herself and bravely made her request known. However, the response she received from the politician was far from encouraging She wrote; “I told my Dad I have interest in Politics, he gave me one of his friend’s contact who is a politician. I called him the next day, introduced myself & my request, he said “Omo mi, these people will useless you, find a gud husband, do ur PhD and think about it again“ My heart sank.” Adding to the discouragement, the politician advised Motun to focus on finding a suitable husband and pursuing a PhD before reconsidering her decision to enter politics. Motun was deeply affected by these remarks, as she expressed that her heart sank upon hearing the politician’s dismissive words. See below;

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Fabinho left out of Liverpool squad amid interest from Saudi Arabia

English football club, Liverpool have confirmed that Fabinho will not travel with the squad for their pre-season tour of Germany. The Brazilian footballer endured a tough 2022-23 and didn’t look like the player he was in his first four seasons at Liverpool.

Fabinho at a match for Liverpool. Source: Getty The £40m offer Liverpool received from Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad for Fabinho, would represent tremendous value. Having earlier included the Brazilian in their travelling party, the club decided to omit him from the squad heading to Germany on Saturday, July 15, signalling the end of his five-year Anfield career. Fabinho has now been granted permission by the English club to negotiate his exit with the Saudi Arabian club owned by the nation’s Public Investment Fund, which also owns a majority stake in Newcastle United. Fabinho has been at Liverpool since July 2018 after the Reds signed him from Monaco for a fee in the region of £39m. He has since helped the club win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. There are reports Jordan Henderson is a target for Al-Ettifaq, who recently appointed former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard as their new manager. The 32-year-old England international is believed to have accepted a huge £700,000-a-week pay packet to join Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard at his new club Al-Ettifaq.

Fabinho at a training session with Liverpool. Source: Getty But no official bid has been submitted for the midfielder yet, and so he was included in the squad that will head to Germany before flying out on their pre-season tour to Singapore. Liverpool has been rebuilding their midfield following the departures of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. They have signed Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister, 24, from Brighton and Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai, 22, from RB Leipzig and were looking at a long-term successor to Fabinho. Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, was one of those under consideration but if they lose the experience of Fabinho, and possibly Henderson, it is expected to see the club shift their transfer strategy.

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“Racism made me lose interest in playing James Bond role” – Actor Idris Elba

Renowned British thespian, Idris Elba, has unveiled his previous interest in portraying the iconic character of James Bond, the protagonist of the renowned British fictional franchise, until the issue of racism emerged. During his appearance as a guest on the most recent episode of the Smartless podcast, co-hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, the 50-year-old actor opened up about his thoughts on the matter. Elba confessed that the rumors surrounding his potential casting as James Bond were highly exhilarating for him. Reflecting on the situation, Elba said, “The truth is, I was super complemented for a long time about this [playing the James Bond role]. I was like, ‘This is crazy! James Bond?’ “We are all actors and we understand that role. It’s one of those coveted roles. Being asked to be James Bond was like, ‘Okay, you’ve sort of reached the pinnacle.’ That is one of those things the whole world has a vote in. “It was a huge compliment that every corner of the world, except for some corners, which we will not talk about, were really happy about the idea that I could be considered. Those that weren’t happy about the idea made the whole thing disgusting because it became about race.”

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