Highlights: Atalanta comeback deals Chelsea top-eight blow
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Bayern will not sign Jackson on permanent deal
The 24-year-old striker joined Bayern on a season-long loan after an intense transfer saga in the summer.
However, Jackson has predominantly been used as a back-up option to England striker Harry Kane, producing five goals and one assist in the Bundesliga this term.
“This will make it even more difficult for him to secure a long-term future with the record champions after his loan expires in the summer.
“It is already considered highly unlikely that Bayern will exercise the purchase option of around €65 million (£56.93m) included in the current loan deal.”
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Highlights: Karl sets another record as Bayern roar back to beat Sporting
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Chelsea's N'Gussan Bid Rejected
French outlet L’Equipe are reporting that Chelsea have had an €8 million (£7.01m) bid for 17-year-old striker Djylian N’Guessan rejected by French side Saint-Etienne.
N’Guessan has made one appearance in Ligue 2 for Saint-Etienne this season, but he did score in his only Coupe de France outing this term.
L’Equipe say that the French side have rejected Chelsea’s initial offer.
However, the reports suggest they would be willing to sell him for €12.5 million (£10.95m).
“Les Verts (Saint-Etienne) have rejected an initial offer of €8 million.
“This was rejected by Saint-Etienne’s management, who have set the acceptable selling price for N’Guessan at €12.5 million.”
Barcelona target teenage winger
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reports that FC Barcelona are looking to sign a Norwich City youngster, Ajax Tavares, for their La Masia youth setup.
The Catalans are keen on the teenager, who turns 16 before the end of the current year, and are now leading the race.
A European Union passport means that Tavares would find a move easier to negotiate than other British youngsters.
“The Catalan club continues to monitor youth academies around the world and, according to MD, is now interested in Ajay Tavares, an English winger from Norwich’s youth team who turns 16 on December 28. Tavares also holds a European passport, which would allow him to leave the UK before turning 18.
“After playing for the Under-15 and Under-16 teams, he has now reached the England Under-17 squad. Tavares is highly regarded at St. George’s Park, and several top clubs, not only in the UK, have expressed interest in him.
“However, it seems that Barca, which is intensifying its search for promising young players to develop at La Masia, is well-positioned to sign the young English talent. They have moved quickly and effectively despite the competition.”
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European sides chase former Barca talent
Besiktas, PSV and Lyon are all credited with an interest in Argentine defender Santiago Ramos Mingo.
The 24-year-old briefly played in Spain for Barcelona but quickly moved on, and is now with Brazilian outfit Bahia.
SPORT now believes that a host of European sides are having a look at bringing the defender back from South America.
“Some of you may recognise his name. The young left-footed centre-back failed to find his place in the Blaugrana squad, who eventually let him leave for free to Belgian club OH Leuven, where he played before returning to Argentine football with Defensa y Justicia.
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Highlights: Rashford, Yamal help Barca complete comeback victory
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“Thanks to his strong performances in Argentina, Ramos Mingo was offered a €4.4 million (£3.85m) transfer to Bahia in Brazil: a wise decision that is proving to be very successful for a player known for his ball control and strength in defensive duels (186 cm).
“With his market value now at €11 million (£9.64m) (doubling in just six months), the Argentine’s name is increasingly being mentioned in the transfer market.
“According to information obtained by SPORT, up to four top-level clubs have enquired about his availability in recent months.
“Southampton and Olympique Lyonnais made enquiries during the summer, and PSV Eindhoven and Besiktas have expressed interest in him during the second half of the season. The Turkish club is particularly interested in his left-footed centre-back profile to strengthen their squad.”
