Aubameyang set for record-breaking Chinese Super League move

Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang is the latest name linked to the Chinese Super League.

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the latest name linked with a mega-money move to the Chinese Super League, and could be set to break transfer and wage records in the process.

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the 27-year-old Borussia Dortmund striker,who has previously been linked with Manchester City and Real Madrid, is the subject of a €150 million bid from Shanghai SIPG that would net him €41m-a-season in wages.

Aubameyang has scored 22 goals in 21 games for Dortmund this season but could miss their next three Bundesliga games because of his participation in the African Nations Cup for hosts Gabon.

In recent weeks Oscar, Carlos Tevez and Axel Witsel have been among the big names who have moved to China. But will the Dortmund striker be next?

Flying Eagles Star Agor Passes PK Solenica Trials

Flying Eagles midfielder, Chukwudi Agor  has gone through a successful trials at Slovenian Premier League side, PK Solenica,  report says

Agor, a product of ASJ Academy which also produced the Nwakali brothers; Chidiebere and Kelechi, was spotted by the agents of PK Solenica following briliant outing for the Nigeria U-17 side, the Golden Eaglets, at Chile 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup and for the U-20 national team – the Flying Eagles who failed to qualify for the 2017 CAF U-20 AFCON.

The 18-year-old went through a rigorous trials that lasted for three weeks, and is now tidying up travel arrangements for a return to Slovenia for a contract with the club.

"It was a good outing for me out there in Slovenia. I'm happy that everything went successfully", Agor said 

"I came back on December 25, 2016. Right now, we are trying to get the necessary papers required so I can go back for a deal," an obviously elated Agor added.

However, Team Manager of ASJ academy, footballing right owners of the U-17 World Cup winning Golden Eaglets midfielder, Emeka Amajiriaku, corroborated his player's revelation, stressing that the player will leave for Slovenia as soon as the required papers are procured.

"We're happy everything went well in Solenica. At the moment, we are putting together papers required for him to go back for contract," Amajiriaku, a journalist, said.

"We expect the papers out latest his week so he can travel.

"Of course, it cannot be less than a two-year-deal for now," the ASJ boss further explained.

Agor, who clocked 18 years on November 26, 2016, had previously attracted interest from two English Premier League clubs; West Ham United who had then tabled a bid of €200,000, as well as Tottenham Hotspur.

The deal for the teenage Nigerian midfielder to possibly take his career to Europe was brokered by a Nigerian agent, Ikechukwu James.

Spurs determined to keep Dele Alli after Real Madrid transfer reports

Tottenham are determined to hold onto Dele Alli and will not sell at any price, despite reports Real Madrid are considering a summer bid for the England midfielder.

The 20-year-old has racked up 20 goals and 10 assists in 51 Premier League appearances since he joined Spurs from MK Dons in the summer of 2015.That form has caught the attention of Real and Sky sources have confirmed the Spanish giants have been closely monitoring Alli since last season.

A January bid is out of the question as Real are banned from signing players after breaching FIFA transfer rules but Spurs will strongly resist potential offers in the summer.

Both Gareth Bale and Luka Modric left Spurs for Real Madrid

However, the advances of Real are difficult to dismiss as Spurs found out when they were persuaded to sell both Luka Modric and Gareth Bale to the European champions.

Alli, the PFA Young Player of the Year, committed his future to the club in September when he signed a deal which keeps him at White Hart Lane until 2022.

Antonio Conte confirms Chelsea transfer plans: Blues fans will love this

Arturo Vidal, Marco Verratti and James Rodriguez have all been linked with moves to Stamford Bridge.

Conte has refused - unsurprisingly - to discuss individual names but admits the club are ready to swoop.

That’s in stark contrast to rivals Arsenal, whose boss Arsene Wenger is adamant they won’t do any January business.

Conte said: “I have to talk with the club.

“There are some positions that if we can find the right solution we will take it.

“This championship is long. But also I know the difficulty of the market, to find the right solution, the right player won’t be easy.

“But we are talking about it.”

Sofiane Feghouli: West Ham to appeal against midfielder's red card

 West Ham are appealing against the red card shown to Sofiane Feghouli during Monday's defeat by Manchester United.

The midfielder was sent off by referee Mike Dean for a challenge on Red Devils defender Phil Jones 15 minutes into a match the Hammers lost 2-0.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic said Jones "made a meal" of the tackle from the Algeria international.

Feghouli is the fifth player to be dismissed by Dean in the Premier League this season.

More to follow.

Frank Lampard attracting interest from Premier League strugglers with Chelsea return remaining a possiblity

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Crystal Palace and Brighton have emerged as favourites to sign Chelsea legend Frank Lampard, according to The Sun.

Chelsea’s all-time record goalscorer is a free agent after his contract with New York City expired. He endured a tough start to life in the MLS, but eventually flourished and, as they always have with Lampard, the goals started to flow.

The former England international found the back of the net on 12 occasions in 19 MLS appearances from midfield last campaign. He has shown that there is still life in him at 38-years-old, and that appears to be attracting interest from several teams.

The Sun believe that both Crystal Palace and Brighton are interested in signing Lampard. Newly appointed Palace boss Sam Allardyce could look to the veteran in a bid to keep his side in the Premier League and he would undoubtedly aid Championship leaders Brighton in their efforts to get promoted.

It is also noted by The Sun, however, that there is a possibility he could return to Chelsea on a short-term contract. What a story that would be.