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Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo to advance to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.

Real Madrid put their Clásico defeat behind them by reaching the Copa del Rey quarterfinals with a 5-2 victory over Celta Vigo in extra time. Carlo Ancelotti fielded a new-look lineup following the loss to Barcelona, but the same big names scored the first goals. After more than 30 minutes of play, Kylian Mbappé broke the deadlock by grabbing the ball in his own half, racing down the left wing, and finishing into the far side of the net. Celta Vigo would be disappointed, however, because they had clear penalty claims minutes before the goal. Andriy Lunin raced off his line and defeated Williot Swedber, but nothing was given. Madrid doubled their lead right after the break. Mbappé passed the ball to Brahim Diaz, who found a racing Vinicius Junior who split two visiting defenders to make it 2-0. With only two shots on target, it appeared that the hosts would easily advance to the next round. Lunin had to be quick on his feet to deal with chances from Fran Beltrán and Hugo Sotelo, but ...
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According to a Real Sociedad insider, Arsenal's pursuit of Martin Zubimendi is on hold.

Martin Zubimendi, a Real Sociedad midfielder, has become the apple of many eyes in recent years, having moved from Barcelona to Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Liverpool, and now Arsenal again. According to recent reports, Arsenal is in advanced talks with Zubimendi, but they should not get ahead of themselves. Zubimendi has a €60 million release clause, which Arsenal is willing to pay, and while they may be in talks with Zubimendi's agents, Noticias de Gipuzkoa confirm that he will not make a decision on his future until summer. It would not be the first time a Premier League club had high hopes for a deal only to see Zubimendi back out, as Liverpool experienced last summer. Real Madrid have reportedly identified Zubimendi, alongside Rodri Hernandez, as their top target for the midfield position next summer, feeling that they have lacked control this season without Toni Kroos. If Los Balncos are to make a move, it seems likely, following the pattern of their business, they too will atte...
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Report Milan agrees to Walker's personal terms as a free agent.

According to reports in Italy, Milan has reached personal terms with Kyle Walker, who has already requested to leave Manchester City in January. The negotiations have been ongoing for several days, and the full-back appears to prefer San Siro over other options, including the Saudi Pro League. Calciomercato.com now claims that Walker has agreed personal terms with the Rossoneri and is set to sign a contract worth €8 million net until June 2027. The plan is for the England international to terminate his contract with Manchester City through mutual consent, allowing him to join Milan as a free agent. Milan moves closer to Walker. There was a concern about having only one non-EU player slot remaining in the squad, but now that Milan appears to be losing the race for Marcus Rashford to Barcelona or Borussia Dortmund, this is no longer an issue. Walker, who turns 35 in May, is primarily a right-back but may be used more in central defence under new coach Sergio Conceicao. He has 93 senio...
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Manchester City has reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Omar Marmoush.

Fabrice Hawkins of RMC Sport understands that Manchester City and Eintracht Frankfurt have reached an agreement in principle to sign Omar Marmoush (25). Foot Mercato reported last week that the Premier League club, which is struggling both domestically and internationally, was close to signing the Egyptian forward, who has dominated the Bundesliga this season. In 26 appearances in all competitions, he has 20 goals and 14 assists; he is contributing more than one goal per game. Marmoush has already approved a move to the Etihad Stadium, according to Foot Mercato. RMC Sport's Hawkins understands that the two clubs have reached an agreement in principle. The final details of the agreement are being worked out, and he will not play in Eintracht Frankfurt's match against Borussia Dortmund on Friday.
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Manchester City plans to make an official 65 million bid for Cambiaso to Juventus.

Manchester City are expected to make a formal offer to Juventus for Andrea Cambiaso in the next 48 hours, estimated to be worth around €65 million. According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio and pundit Fabrizio Romano, the negotiations are set to progress, with a written proposal expected over the weekend. Juve appear adamant about not selling the full-back in the middle of the season, preferring to wait until July to make the transfer. However, if the offer approaches the €70-80 million asking price, they may be willing to consider an exit. How Cambiaso Made His Mark at Juventus. Cambiaso turns 25 next month and has 13 senior caps for Italy, scoring two goals. He was a product of Genoa's youth academy and was bought by Juventus for €13.3 million in the summer of 2022. He then went on loan to Bologna before making his mark in Turin. Cambiaso is primarily a left-back, but he can also play on the right and is willing to progress to more advanced wing-back roles...
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Isak now has the most consecutive Premier League games with a goal, closing in on the record.

Alexander Isak is unstoppable right now. The Swedish striker continued his hot streak against Wolves this evening, scoring another goal. Isak's opener at St James' Park means the 25-year-old has now scored in eight consecutive Premier League games for Newcastle, and his form has propelled Eddie Howe's team back into contention for Champions League qualification. His purple patch also means that only two players have ever scored more goals in the Premier League. Isak has outperformed a slew of Premier League players who have scored in seven consecutive games. Some expected names appear, including Mohamed Salah, Sergio Aguero, Erling Haaland, Ian Wright, Thierry Henry, and Alan Shearer. Romelu Lukaku, Emmanuel Adebayor, Mark Stein, and Taiwo Awoniyi have all scored in seven consecutive games. Isak's eighth win in a row has elevated him to elite company. Ruud van Nistelrooy scored in eight consecutive games during his brilliant debut season at Manchester United in 2001/...
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Ange admits Spurs are 'nowhere near good enough' in NLD defeat.

Ange Postecoglou claimed Tottenham were 'nowhere near good enough' after losing 2-1 to Arsenal in the North London derby. Spurs' poor form continued at Arsenal, as Postecoglou's side extended their winless streak to five Premier League games. Spurs took the lead at the Emirates thanks to Heung-min Son's deflected strike, despite the fact that Arsenal dominated the early exchanges. When Arsenal equalized from a set piece, the home side's pressure paid off. Gabriel met Declan Rice's delivery with a header that deflected in off Dominic Solanke for an own goal. Arsenal's winner came four minutes later, when Leandro Trossard scored on the stroke of halftime. The Belgian's low effort fooled Antonin Kinsky into finding the far corner. Postecoglou's side barely threatened to draw level, with Pedro Porro hitting the post late on. Defeat puts more pressure on Postecoglou, as Spurs are closer to the relegation zone than the European places. "Far ...
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