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Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits he has a ‘problem’ with Jose Mourinho Chelsea boss Antonio Conte admits he has a ‘problem’ with Jose Mourinho.       Manchester United‘s manager sparked an angry reaction from Conte after claiming that he does not have to behave like a ‘clown‘ on the touchline to prove he still has passion for the job. Conte also called Mourinho a ‘little man’ and ‘senile’ after the Portuguese made a passing reference to his previous suspension for match-fixing.           The Italian was suspended for four months after failing to report match-fixing during his time at Siena, but was later cleared of any wrongdoing in 2016. Asked whether he regrets his recent comments about Mourinho, Conte replied: ‘I have the look of a person that regrets? I don’t think so.’ Antonio Conte does not regret calling Jose Mourinho a ‘little man’ (Picture: Getty)      The ex-Juventus manager admits he ‘won’t forget’ Mourinho’...

Arsenal set to pay £27m buyout clause to sign Cristian Pavon as Alexis Sanchez’s replacement Arsenal are ready to sign Boca Juniors forward Cristian Pavon, according to reports in Argentina .        The Gunners are in the market to replace Alexis Sanchez, who has already reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester City. Arsenal and City have yet to agree a fee for the Chilean and although the Gunners are holding out for a £40 million transfer fee, it’s expected that a deal will be completed before the January deadline. According to TyC Sports, Arsenal have identified Pavon as Sanchez’s replacement and are ready to pay the 21-year-old’s $37 million (£27m) release clause. Pavon has a £27m release clause. (AFP/Getty Images)         It’s also reported that Arsenal are ready to conclude this deal quickly as the sale of Sanchez to City is close. Pavon, who has also been monitored by City, Liverpool and Juventus, would offer a versatile...

Lemar will cost at least £90m Liverpool and Arsenal will need to spend at £90 million to land Thomas Lemar from Monaco, according to  The Mirror.  Lemar turned down a £90m move to Arsenal on deadline day in August, and Monaco are set to begin the bidding for the 22-year-old's services at that figure. Monaco are open to selling Lemar in January, as the French side side are out of the Champions League and far off Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. 

City keeping tabs on Maguire Manchester City are interested in Leicester City centre-back Harry Maguire but do not consider him a January target, according to  Sky Sports News  . Maguire joined Leicester from Hull in the summer for £17 million, but City may have to shell out £50m in the summer to land the 24-year-old.  The Premier League leaders are targeting West Brom's Jonny Evans or Real Sociedad's Inigo Martinez to reinforce their defensive options in January.

No Moura offer from Man Utd yet Manchester United are interested in Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura but have not made a bid yet, according to  Sky Sports News. PSG are willing to cash in on the 25-year-old Brazilian, who has yet to make a start in the league this season

Mertens open to new Napoli deal Napoli are hoping to renegotiate Dries Mertens' contract in order to avoid losing the Belgium international to Manchester United or Liverpool, according to  Sky Sport Italia  .  Mertens signed a new deal in May 2017 that included a relatively small €28m release clause. Napoli are willing to increase Mertens' salary in a new contract in exchange for a big increase in that release clause. 

Christensen signs new Chelsea contract Andreas Christensen signed a new four-and-a-half-year contract with Chelsea, the club announced Tuesday. The 21-year-old defender has been a solid player for Antonio Conte’s side this season, making 22 appearances so far. The new deal will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2022, after he initially signed with the Blues in 2012 and spent the last two seasons on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach