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Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has been offered a £5m-a-year deal by Toronto FC in an attempt to lure the 31-year-old England forward to the MLS, but they face competition from QPR. Ryan Nelson said, “He is one of the most natural goalscorers I have ever come across. I call and text him all the time.” (Daily Mirror)
Barcelona are looking for potential options to replace Xavi, and seem to have their eye on Borussia Dortmund’s Ilkay Gundogan. Gundogan is thought to be an enticing option for Barca because at 23-years-old he represents both youth and experience, having played in the Champions League and won eight caps for Germany. (Daily Express)
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Midfielder Steve Sidwell, 30, has rejected an initial offer of a one-year contract extension at Fulham as he wants a two-year deal. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea’s Kevin De Bruyne started the midweek Capital One Cup triumph at Arsenal, but he has not started a Premier League match since August and speculation continues to mount that he could leave Stamford Bridge in the New Year. “To be honest, I haven’t thought about it yet. I know something has to change. Sooner or later, I will have to play,” De Bruyne said. (Sky Sports)
