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Spurs eye move for Atletico star

Per Fichajes, Tottenham Hotspur are eyeing a move for English midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is rated by Atletico Madrid at €60 million. Spurs will face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle and Everton but they are prepared to match Atletico's asking and bring back the former Chelsea player to the Premier League in the January transfer window.

Chelsea star admits he was 'on his knees' to join Man City

Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has admitted that he was 'on his knees' to join Manchester City before completing his move to Stamford Bridge.

Speaking to Informe, Cucurella said: "Man City wanted me before I joined Chelsea. They were on fire, one of the best teams in the world. I wanted to go. When they come like they did, when Guardiola asks, you'll go on your knees if necessary. But the clubs couldn't reach an agreement."

Barca chief addresses Messi homecoming

Barcelona sporting director Deco has addressed transfer speculation linking club legend Lionel Messi with a return to the Catalan club.

Speaking on Que t'hi jugues, Deco said: "I don't think it's possible because Leo is under contract and it was never even considered. Leo is always Leo and he could still contribute something; he's a great player, but it's not something we're going to talk about. The current situation is entirely speculative."

Messi's ex-Argentina team-mate opens door to Miami transfer

A former team-mate of Lionel Messi has revealed how much he would love to join the Argentina icon at Inter Miami.

Messi's former Argentina team-mate Darío Benedetto has been talking about his future. The 35-year-old, who left Newell's Old Boys in October, is on the verge of retirement but admits he could be tempted to reconsider, particularly if Messi comes calling. "If he calls me to play for Inter Miami, I'll go by bicycle!" he told ESPN. A move may be unlikely, but Benedetto is still hoping to finish his career on a high. He added: "I got fed up with certain bad habits that football has taken on today. Troubles, business dealings, it doesn't matter... But I'll always love it, because I'm very grateful to football. I can't believe the career I've had... Now I'm almost retired. But I've decided, through therapy, to extend it a little longer and retire on a high note. I'm going to lean towards clubs that don't have any problems, because the last few years I've spent my time complaining. I want to enjoy playing football. I would have liked to retire at Boca, but it didn't happen. My best form was in 2016. And I always watch it on TV."

Garcia set to sign new Barcelona contract

Per Fabrizio Romano, former Manchester City defender Eric Garcia is all set to put pen to paper on a new Barcelona contract. The defender is expected to sign the deal next week and it will be a five-year contract.

Saudi clubs renew interest in Liverpool star Salah

Saudi Pro League sides are once again preparing to test Liverpool's resolve over Mohamed Salah, with talkSPORT reporting that the forward remains a major target heading into next summer. The 33-year-old was left out of the starting lineup in Liverpool's 2-0 victory over West Ham United, prompting fresh speculation over his long-term future.

Al Hilal continue to view Salah as a priority signing, while Al Qadsiah have also made enquiries regarding a potential move. Both teams are assessing whether conditions may be more favourable at the end of the season. Salah previously rejected a staggering £500 million switch to the Middle East, but with only one year remaining on his Liverpool deal next summer, Saudi clubs believe a transfer may finally be within reach.

Will Neymar reunite with Messi? Inter Miami's final stance revealed

Inter Miami's final stance on potentially bringing in Neymar during the winter transfer window has been revealed. His return to Santos, which was intended as a short-term comeback in the comfort of his home city, has been overshadowed by familiar injury setbacks. After a difficult spell at Al-Hilal that included a torn ACL and a mutual contract termination, he now finds himself battling pain once more while Santos fight for survival in the Brazilian Serie A.

Chelsea outcast Sterling tipped to push for sensational Wrexham transfer

Chelsea star Raheem Sterling has been urged to push for a sensational transfer to Wrexham and end his struggles at Stamford Bridge. The winger is part of the club's infamous 'bomb squad' and is training away from the first team in west London. Former Wales and Liverpool striker Dean Saunders says a transfer to Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac's side would be a great bit of business.

'Sonny's coming home!' - Spurs confirm Son Heung-min's 'return'

Tottenham have confirmed that club legend Son Heung-min is set to return to north London to watch next week's Champions League fixture with Slavia Prague. The forward, who moved on to MLS side Los Angeles FC for a £20m fee in the summer, will now get the chance to say a proper goodbye to the club's fans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 9.