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Footy Talk: Football News and Rumours - 22nd December 2016

By Sportskeeda Desk | Last ModifiedDec 22, 2016 18:08 IST

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That's all we have in today's edition of Footy Talk. We will be back again tomorrow with the latest news updates and transfer rumours from around the world. Until the next time we meet, this is Nived Zenith signing off!

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Liverpool handed a major boost ahead of Christmas!

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BAYERN CONFIDENT ON ROBBEN EXTENSIONBayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge expects Arjen Robben to extend his contract with the club. The 32-year-old is yet to extend his deal which expires at the end of the season.

BAYERN CONFIDENT ON ROBBEN EXTENSION

Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge expects Arjen Robben to extend his contract with the club. The 32-year-old is yet to extend his deal which expires at the end of the season. "We are very optimistic," he said. "Both sides want it. These are good pre-conditions."

16:39 (IST)22 DEC 2016

Marco Verratti: “I’m fine here and I see no reason to leave. I’ve always said that right now, my dream is to win here.”

Marco Verratti: “I’m fine here and I see no reason to leave. I’ve always said that right now, my dream is to win here.”

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WEST HAM STRIKER DIAFRA SAKHO OUT FOR UP TO EIGHT WEEKS THROUGH INJURY! HE WILL MISS THE AFCON AND WILL NOT TRAVEL WITH SENEGAL.

WEST HAM STRIKER DIAFRA SAKHO OUT FOR UP TO EIGHT WEEKS THROUGH INJURY! HE WILL MISS THE AFCON AND WILL NOT TRAVEL WITH SENEGAL.

15:52 (IST)22 DEC 2016

JOSE MOURINHO SET TO SPEND OVER £150M!Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho plans to spend £180m on Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, 25, Benfica defenders Victor Lindelof, 22, and Nelson Semedo, 23, and Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 22, across the next two transfer windows according to reports.

JOSE MOURINHO SET TO SPEND OVER £150M!

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho plans to spend £180m on Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, 25, Benfica defenders Victor Lindelof, 22, and Nelson Semedo, 23, and Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 22, across the next two transfer windows according to reports.

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LEICESTER PLANNING A BID FOR ACERBILeicester City are planning a January move for Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi, according to reports in Italy. The defending Premier League champions are reportedly willing to offer 8 million euros to sign the 28-year-old. 

LEICESTER PLANNING A BID FOR ACERBI

Leicester City are planning a January move for Sassuolo defender Francesco Acerbi, according to reports in Italy. The defending Premier League champions are reportedly willing to offer 8 million euros to sign the 28-year-old. 

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VALENCIA IN FOR MAKSIMOVICValencia are negotiating the signing of Astana midfielder Nemanja Maksimovic, according to sources in Serbia and Spain. Maksimovic is expected to join Valencia on loan when the transfer window opens next month. Serbian newspaper Politika reports that the deal has already been tied up.

VALENCIA IN FOR MAKSIMOVIC

Valencia are negotiating the signing of Astana midfielder Nemanja Maksimovic, according to sources in Serbia and Spain. Maksimovic is expected to join Valencia on loan when the transfer window opens next month. Serbian newspaper Politika reports that the deal has already been tied up.

14:43 (IST)22 DEC 2016

ZOLA COULD LOAN CHELSEA YOUNGSTERSBirmingham City’s new manager, Gianfranco Zola, could look to use his Chelsea connection to loan young talent in January.

ZOLA COULD LOAN CHELSEA YOUNGSTERS

Birmingham City’s new manager, Gianfranco Zola, could look to use his Chelsea connection to loan young talent in January. "If we believe that in Chelsea there might be players that can help, then we can ask,” said the Italian. "We have a good relationship with them."

14:26 (IST)22 DEC 2016

Congratulations to Chapecoense who are now officially the Copa Sudamericana champions!

14:10 (IST)22 DEC 2016

CITY AND LIVERPOOL TO BATTLE IT OUT FOR DEMBELE?Manchester City will battle Liverpool for Celtic star Moussa Dembele, according to The Sun. Dembele has scored 17 goals for Celtic after signing from Fulham in the summer. Liverpool scouts have also regularly watched the striker this season.

CITY AND LIVERPOOL TO BATTLE IT OUT FOR DEMBELE?

Manchester City will battle Liverpool for Celtic star Moussa Dembele, according to The Sun. Dembele has scored 17 goals for Celtic after signing from Fulham in the summer. Liverpool scouts have also regularly watched the striker this season.

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RONALDO JR THINKS HE'S BETTER THAN HIS DAD!

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WEST BROM BID FOR SCHNEIDERLIN!West Brom have made an £18m bid for Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, according to sky sources. The 27-year-old French international has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and has not featured in Jose Mourinho's team since November 19. United signed Schneiderlin from Southampton for £24m in the summer of 2014.  

WEST BROM BID FOR SCHNEIDERLIN!

West Brom have made an £18m bid for Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, according to sky sources. The 27-year-old French international has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and has not featured in Jose Mourinho's team since November 19. United signed Schneiderlin from Southampton for £24m in the summer of 2014.  

13:14 (IST)22 DEC 2016

BAYERN MUNICH TROLLED EMIL FORSBERG AFTER HE RECEIVED MARCHING ORDERS LAST NIGHT!

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John Terry will replace Steve Holland as Chelsea's assistant manager at the end of this season if he decides to retire, according to Sky Italia. The Blues skipper has not been offered a contract extension and could become a free agent at the end of the season.

John Terry will replace Steve Holland as Chelsea's assistant manager at the end of this season if he decides to retire, according to Sky Italia. The Blues skipper has not been offered a contract extension and could become a free agent at the end of the season.

12:25 (IST)22 DEC 2016

Happy 29th birthday Eder. His only competitive goal for Portugal won them the European Championship!

Happy 29th birthday Eder. His only competitive goal for Portugal won them the European Championship!

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NASRI WILL COST SEVILLA £21MManchester City have slapped a £21m price-tag on Samir Nasri, according to the Telegraph. The France international has impressed since joining Sevilla on a season-long loan from City in August and the Spanish club are keen to make the deal permanent next summer. 

NASRI WILL COST SEVILLA £21M

Manchester City have slapped a £21m price-tag on Samir Nasri, according to the Telegraph. The France international has impressed since joining Sevilla on a season-long loan from City in August and the Spanish club are keen to make the deal permanent next summer. 

11:35 (IST)22 DEC 2016

Aritz Aduriz has scored 23 headed goals since 2012/13; only Cristiano Ronaldo (28) has more in Europe's top 5 leagues in that time.

Aritz Aduriz has scored 23 headed goals since 2012/13; only Cristiano Ronaldo (28) has more in Europe's top 5 leagues in that time.

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Throwback to one of the greatest ever Premier League goals by King Cantona!

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BARCELONA 7-0 HERCULES (AGG 8-1), COPA DEL REY 2016Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as Barcelona claimed an emphatic win over third-tier Hercules to book their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey. Other Results: Valencia 2-1 Leganes, Osasuna 2-0 Granada, Deportivo 3-0 Real Betis.

BARCELONA 7-0 HERCULES (AGG 8-1), COPA DEL REY 2016

Arda Turan scored a hat-trick as Barcelona claimed an emphatic win over third-tier Hercules to book their place in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.

Other Results: Valencia 2-1 Leganes, Osasuna 2-0 Granada, Deportivo 3-0 Real Betis.

10:39 (IST)22 DEC 2016

Steve Holland has been appointed as the England assistant manager on a full time basis!

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