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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Graham Potter, Jadon Sancho, Serhou Guirassy, Raphael Varane
By Sporting Life
12:53 · THU December 14, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including reports Graham Potter will succeed under-pressure Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is being lined up to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager after meeting with incoming investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe - but ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is also in the running. (The Sun)

The Red Devils' failure to qualify for the knockout stage of the Champions League has left a £28m dent in the club's transfer budget and could put more pressure on the club to sell players in January. (Daily Mail)

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Jadon Sancho and Donny van de Beek are the two likeliest departures from Old Trafford in the January transfer window but Manchester United would also listen to offers for Casemiro and Raphael Varane. (The Times)

But Barcelona have ruled out a swap deal involving Sancho and Raphinha, while Van de Beek's huge wages could block a move to his keenest admirers Eintracht Frankfurt. (The Sun)

Manchester United transfer target Serhou Guirassy, the Bundesliga's second leading scorer behind Harry Kane, has rejected a new deal at Stuttgart. (The Sun)

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Bayern Munich assistant coach Anthony Barry is a leading candidate for the Republic of Ireland job but it would require a compensation package to land him from the Bundesliga champions after joining them earlier this year. (Daily Telegraph)

Staying on the managerial front, Sky Bet Championship side Stoke City have reportedly "held initial talks" with former Rangers boss Michael Beale to replace the sacked Alex Neil. (Daily Record)

Tottenham have no interest in letting Barcelona target Giovani Lo Celso go in January - and certainly not on loan. (The Sun)

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Chelsea will listen to offers for out-of-favour left-back Ian Maatsen in next month's transfer window. (Daily Mirror)

Everton and Burnley are among the clubs keeping an eye on former Derby youngster Archie Brown. (Daily Mail)

Crystal Palace intend to sign a central midfielder and a left-back in the January transfer window, with striker Jean-Philippe Mateta ready to leave. (Evening Standard)

Forward Abdallah Sima, on loan at Rangers from Brighton, has admitted he would love to make a permanent move to Ibrox. (Scottish Sun)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Dominic Solanke, Jakub Kiwior, Piero Hincapie, Max Kilman
By Sporting Life
11:40 · MON December 18, 2023
Arsenal are reportedly keeping an eye on Dominic Solanke's Bournemouth situation in the event that they are priced out of a deal for Ivan Toney. (Daily Express)

Manchester United hopes of signing Dan Ashworth have been boosted by Newcastle United's reported interest in Bournemouth's Richard Hughes. (Daily Mail)

AC Milan are reportedly set to make a fresh attempt at signing Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior. (Daily Mirror)

Liverpool and Manchester United will reportedly not be included in the newly expanded 32-team 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after FIFA announced rules to limit it to two per nation - meaning it will be Manchester City and Chelsea from the Premier League. (Daily Telegraph)

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Liverpool have reportedly been handed a major boost to their hopes of signing Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie. (Daily Mirror)

Ivan Toney is reportedly excited about the prospect of joining Arsenal in the January window. (Daily Express)

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Leicester City reportedly plan to hold onto young forward Tom Cannon with numerous loan bids incoming. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea may reportedly end up with their future captain if they complete a £35m transfer for Max Kilman from Wolves. (Daily Express)

Jose Mourinho has admitted that he would like to stay at Roma despite his contract with the club expiring in the summer of 2024. (The Athletic)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Donyell Malen, Casemiro, Raphael Varane, Kalvin Phillips
By Sporting Life
15:56 · THU December 21, 2023
Borussia Dortmund winger Donyell Malan wants a move to the Premier League, sparking talk of a possible swap deal involving Manchester United's former Dortmund star Jadon Sancho. (Daily Mirror)

Two other stars could be on their way out of Old Trafford with midfielder Casemiro weighing up an offer to join the Saudi exodus and Raphael Varane being lined up for a shock return to Real Madrid. (The Sun)

Kalvin Phillips will seek guarantees over playing time from Manchester City ahead of a decision on his future at the club, with Newcastle and Juventus both interested in the England midfielder. (Daily Telegraph)

Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their search for a central defender, with Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo high on the club's list of January targets. (The Times)

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Back to Old Trafford where Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has already made his decision on Sofyan Amrabat and will not be looking to keep the struggling summer loan signing beyond the end of the season. (The Sun)

In terms of Red Devils incomings, Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, who previously played at youth levels for Barcelona and Real Madrid, is on Manchester United's radar as a possible replacement for Antony. (The Sun)

Chelsea are close to securing a deal to sign teenage Senegal midfielder Pape Daouda Diong in June, when he will turn 18. Diong was in attendance when Chelsea edged past Newcastle in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. (The Athletic)

However, the Blues must beat off strong competition from former manager Jose Mourinho to land Bosnian wonderkid Amar Dedic, with Newcastle also in the transfer tussle for the 21-year-old Red Bull Salzburg star. (The Sun)

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Sacked Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper will be a candidate for a quick return to the Premier League management ranks as Crystal Palace see him as a potential replacement for Roy Hodgson at the end of the season. (Evening Standard)

Everton have slapped a huge £100m price tag on star man Jarrad Branthwaite. (The Sun)

Al Ittihad are reported to have contacted Celtic about the prospect of Jota returning to the club in January but the Scottish champions appear to have been priced out of any deal with Premier League clubs ready to make their move. (Daily Record)

Celtic and Rangers are keeping close tabs on Kilmarnock's loanee goalkeeper Will Dennis, who will be out of contract with parent club Bournemouth in the summer and potentially available for free. (Daily Record)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Tosin Adarabioyo, European Super League, Ivan Toney
By Sporting Life
16:59 · FRI December 22, 2023
Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo as he is reported to have told Fulham he wants to leave on a free transfer in the summer (The Sun).

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy 25 per cent of Manchester United was in final negotiations on Thursday night after work was undertaken all week to try to complete the paperwork in order to start the process of approvals (The Times).

Manchester United will have to bide their time or pay big compensation if they are determined to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director, because he has a 12-month notice period in his contract at Newcastle (Daily Mail).

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The European Super League has used a landmark court ruling to relaunch with a new format but the UK government says it would block Premier League teams from signing up to another breakaway competition (The Times).

European Super League organisers A22 say Manchester United and other Premier League clubs have been made new offers to sign up despite their statements on Thursday that they remain committed to UEFA competition (Daily Mirror).

Barcelona and Real Madrid will be due a loyalty bonus of £870m should plans for a European Super League finally get the go-ahead (Daily Mail).

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Ivan Toney has increased speculation about his future by liking a social media comment about joining Arsenal in January (Daily Mirror).

Kieran Dowell insists Rangers' injury crisis will not derail the club's Christmas charge towards the top of the Scottish Premiership (Daily Record).

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio because of their injury problems at the back, but they remain unlikely to make any significant moves in January (The Sun).

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Jarell Quansah is the most recent Liverpool star to sign a 'car clause' in his contract - something all young players at the club are required to do (Daily Mirror).

Manchester United are reportedly on the lookout for a 'low-cost' striker and right-sided centre-back in the New Year (Daily Express).

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has confirmed that Pedro Neto is back training - and could even be on the bench against Chelsea on Christmas Eve (Daily Mirror).

Celtic and Rangers could battle it out for the signature of Wolves flop Fabio Silva, who is set to be loaned out again by the Premier League side (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Tosin Adarabioyo, European Super League, Ivan Toney
By Sporting Life
16:59 · FRI December 22, 2023
Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo as he is reported to have told Fulham he wants to leave on a free transfer in the summer (The Sun).

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy 25 per cent of Manchester United was in final negotiations on Thursday night after work was undertaken all week to try to complete the paperwork in order to start the process of approvals (The Times).

Manchester United will have to bide their time or pay big compensation if they are determined to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director, because he has a 12-month notice period in his contract at Newcastle (Daily Mail).

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The European Super League has used a landmark court ruling to relaunch with a new format but the UK government says it would block Premier League teams from signing up to another breakaway competition (The Times).

European Super League organisers A22 say Manchester United and other Premier League clubs have been made new offers to sign up despite their statements on Thursday that they remain committed to UEFA competition (Daily Mirror).

Barcelona and Real Madrid will be due a loyalty bonus of £870m should plans for a European Super League finally get the go-ahead (Daily Mail).

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Ivan Toney has increased speculation about his future by liking a social media comment about joining Arsenal in January (Daily Mirror).

Kieran Dowell insists Rangers' injury crisis will not derail the club's Christmas charge towards the top of the Scottish Premiership (Daily Record).

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio because of their injury problems at the back, but they remain unlikely to make any significant moves in January (The Sun).

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Jarell Quansah is the most recent Liverpool star to sign a 'car clause' in his contract - something all young players at the club are required to do (Daily Mirror).

Manchester United are reportedly on the lookout for a 'low-cost' striker and right-sided centre-back in the New Year (Daily Express).

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has confirmed that Pedro Neto is back training - and could even be on the bench against Chelsea on Christmas Eve (Daily Mirror).

Celtic and Rangers could battle it out for the signature of Wolves flop Fabio Silva, who is set to be loaned out again by the Premier League side (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Tosin Adarabioyo, European Super League, Ivan Toney
By Sporting Life
16:59 · FRI December 22, 2023
Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo as he is reported to have told Fulham he wants to leave on a free transfer in the summer (The Sun).

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy 25 per cent of Manchester United was in final negotiations on Thursday night after work was undertaken all week to try to complete the paperwork in order to start the process of approvals (The Times).

Manchester United will have to bide their time or pay big compensation if they are determined to appoint Dan Ashworth as sporting director, because he has a 12-month notice period in his contract at Newcastle (Daily Mail).

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The European Super League has used a landmark court ruling to relaunch with a new format but the UK government says it would block Premier League teams from signing up to another breakaway competition (The Times).

European Super League organisers A22 say Manchester United and other Premier League clubs have been made new offers to sign up despite their statements on Thursday that they remain committed to UEFA competition (Daily Mirror).

Barcelona and Real Madrid will be due a loyalty bonus of £870m should plans for a European Super League finally get the go-ahead (Daily Mail).

Paper Talk: Thursday's gossip
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Ivan Toney has increased speculation about his future by liking a social media comment about joining Arsenal in January (Daily Mirror).

Kieran Dowell insists Rangers' injury crisis will not derail the club's Christmas charge towards the top of the Scottish Premiership (Daily Record).

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio because of their injury problems at the back, but they remain unlikely to make any significant moves in January (The Sun).


Jarell Quansah is the most recent Liverpool star to sign a 'car clause' in his contract - something all young players at the club are required to do (Daily Mirror).

Manchester United are reportedly on the lookout for a 'low-cost' striker and right-sided centre-back in the New Year (Daily Express).

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has confirmed that Pedro Neto is back training - and could even be on the bench against Chelsea on Christmas Eve (Daily Mirror).

Celtic and Rangers could battle it out for the signature of Wolves flop Fabio Silva, who is set to be loaned out again by the Premier League side (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Roberto Firmino, Kalvin Phillips, Roy Hodgson
By Sporting Life
09:30 · FRI December 29, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Friday's back pages, with Roberto Firmino rumoured for a return to the Premier League.

Roberto Firmino could make a return to Premier League after his struggles for Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia with Sheffield United interested (Mail).

Crystal Palace believe they are clear to appoint Steve Cooper without paying Nottingham Forest compensation amid growing uncertainty over Roy Hodgson's position, but could face a challenge from Birmingham who are rumoured to want him as a replacement for Wayne Rooney (Mail, Sun).

Manchester City have given Newcastle the green light to sign Kalvin Phillips on loan in January (Sun).

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Arsenal and Chelsea have been knocked back in their pursuit of Sporting's former Coventry and Brighton striker Viktor Gyokeres (Mail).

And the Gunners could miss out on main target Ivan Toney because of Brentford's dismal form (Sun).

Arsenal are also interested in Bayern's defender Matthijs de Ligt (Athletic).

Chelsea have reportedly signed Senegalese wonderkid Pape Daouda Diong (Sun).

Dortmund are one of several top European clubs chasing young Port Vale star Liam Brazier (Mail)

Lisandro Martinez could return to the Manchester United 'team "very soon" (Mail).

Getafe president Angel Torres has held talks with Manchester United over a permanent move for Mason Greenwood (Mirror).

Gwangju FC midfielder Ho-Yeon Jung says a move to Europe is "getting closer" with Celtic hoping to sign him next month (Daily Record).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jorrel Hato, Jadon Sancho, Ivan Toney
By Sporting Life
11:43 · FRI January 05, 2024
Arsenal are plotting a move for Ajax teenager Jorrel Hato as the club looks to strengthen Mikel Arteta's defence (Daily Telegraph).

Wolves have little intention of letting Pedro Neto join Arsenal this month (Daily Mirror).

That comes as the Gunners are now expected to recall winger Marquinhos from his loan spell with Nantes (Daily Mirror).

Borussia Dortmund are determined to complete Jadon Sancho's loan this week and have him back in their squad ahead of returning from the Bundesliga winter break (Daily Telegraph).

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One out, one in at Old Trafford? Manchester United are reportedly looking to use the January market to strengthen at full-back (The Sun).

They sent a scout to closely observe Girona's Miguel Gutierrez on multiple occasions (The Sun).

Brentford have set a price of £100m for Ivan Toney to be sold this January, as Chelsea are looking into making sales in order to challenge Arsenal for his signature (The Independent).

That comes as the Bees are yet to offer a new contract to the forward, despite him having only 18 months on his deal (Daily Mail).

Bayern Munich have revived their interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah (Daily Mail).

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Conor Gallagher is ready to hold firm and fight for his future at Stamford Bridge despite the club's willingness to listen to offers for the midfielder this month (The Guardian).

Chelsea's veteran defender Thiago Silva is being offered a return to former club Fluminense in the summer (Daily Mirror).

Elsewhere, Liverpool are not in 'concrete' discussions to sign Goncalo Inacio from Sporting despite claims to the contrary (Daily Express).

A number of Premier League sides have reportedly been offered the opportunity to sign Reds legend Roberto Firmino (Daily Mail).

Sky Bet League One side Peterborough are holding out for £10million from Crystal Palace for their 20-year-old star defender Ronnie Edwards (The Independent).

Birmingham are closing in on a deal to appoint Tony Mowbray as Wayne Rooney's managerial successor (The Times).

And finally on Friday, Mary Earps is open to staying at Manchester United, despite interest from French giants Paris St-Germain, but is understood to be still undecided about her future (Daily Telegraph).

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Transfer done deals: Premier League, Sky Bet EFL and European completed transfers for the 2023/24 season
By Sporting Life
17:05 · SUN January 07, 2024
A full list of all completed signings in the 2023/24 football season with details of the confirmed deals from the Premier League, Sky Bet EFL and Europe.

When did the January transfer window open?
For Premier League and Sky Bet EFL clubs, and most clubs across Europe, the winter transfer window reopened on Monday, January 1, 2024.

When does the January transfer window close?
In England and Scotland, the transfer window closes at 23:00 GMT on Thursday, February 1. Across Europe, the other major leagues are using the same date but will close their windows at varying times: La Liga (23:00 GMT), Ligue 1 (22:00 GMT), Serie A (19:00 GMT), Bundesliga (17:00 GMT).

Saudi Arabia (January 30), Portugal (February 2) and Turkey (February 9) are all using different dates for the end of their summer window.

The Women's Super League (WSL) window runs from Monday, Jan 1 to Wednesday, Jan 31.

Can clubs sign players outside the transfer window?
Even when the transfer window closes, players who are unattached will still be able to sign for clubs.

Beyond February 1, there will also be some leagues still open for business. Clubs in those countries are able to sign players from leagues whose own transfer window is closed.

Visit our tips centre for daily football previews and insight from our experts, get gossip and rumours in Paper Talk every day and visit Sky Bet's transfer odds page for the latest market movers during the window.
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January 7
Sasa Kalajdzic [Wolves - Eintracht Frankfurt] Loan
January 6
Stephen Wearne [Gateshead - MK Dons] Undisclosed
January 5
Ben Brereton Diaz [Villarreal - Sheffield United] Loan
Yasin Ayari [Brighton - Blackburn] Loan
Finn Azaz [Aston Villa - Middlesbrough] Undisclosed
Tyreeq Bakinson [Sheff Wed - Charlton] Loan
Ben Chrisene [Aston Villa - Blackburn] Loan
Dawson Devoy [MK Dons - Swindon] Loan
Lewis Fiorini [Manchester City - Charlton] Loan
Daniel Iversen [Leicester - Stoke] Loan
Archie Mair [Norwich - Morecambe] Loan
Bojan Radulovic [HJK Helsinki - Huddersfield] Undisclosed
Lewis Travis [Blackburn - Ipswich] Loan
Tajon Buchanan [Club Brugge - Inter Milan] Reported £6.02m
Thilo Kehrer [West Ham - Monaco] Loan
January 4
Alex Matos [Chelsea - Huddersfield] Loan
Jed Steer [Unattached - Peterborough]
Harrison Neal [Sheffield United - Carlisle] Undisclosed
Sean Grehan [Crystal Palace - Carlisle] Loan
Jack Moylan [Shelbourne - Lincoln] Free
Emmanuel Adegboyega [Norwich - Walsall] Loan
Jay McGrath [St Patrick's - Doncaster] Free
January 3
Jeremy Sarmiento [Brighton - Ipswich] Loan
Luke Harris [Fulham - Exeter] Loan
Gwion Edwards [Unattached - Morecambe] Free
January 2
Dara Costelloe [Burnley - Dundee] Loan
Isak Hien [Verona - Atalanta] £7.5m
Gelson Martins [Monaco - Olympiakos] £2.5m
January 1
Donny van de Beek [Manchester United - Eintracht Frankfurt] Loan
Richard Kone [Athletic Newham - Wycombe] Undisclosed
Lucas Beraldo [São Paulo - PSG] Undisclosed
December 31
Eric Bailly [Besiktas - Villarreal] Free
Evan Weir [Drogheda - Walsall] Undisclosed
Hugo Lloris [Tottenham - Los Angeles FC] Free
December 29
Scott Robertson [Fleetwood - Notts County]
December 28
Ethan Bristow [Minnesota United - Stockport] Loan
December 22
Arnor Sigurdsson [CSKA Moscow - Blackburn] Undisclosed
December 20
Billy Sharp [Unattached - Hull]
December 18
Luke Armstrong [Harrogate - Carlisle] Undisclosed

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jadon Sancho, Jordan Henderson, Erling Haaland, Nemanja Matic
By Sporting Life
10:09 · WED January 10, 2024
Manchester United will have to pay up to £100,000 a week towards Jadon Sancho's wages in order to push through his return to Borussia Dortmund. (Daily Mail)

Sancho's former England team-mate Jordan Henderson could be offered a Saudi Arabia escape route by fallen Dutch giants Ajax, and a move to the Netherlands would also solve a potential tax bill for the England midfielder. (Daily Telegraph)

Manchester City remain confident star striker Erling Haaland is happy and settled for the foreseeable future at Etihad Stadium. (Sun)

Former Chelsea and Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic wants a return to the Premier League amid reports that he is unhappy at French side Rennes. (Daily Mail)

Arsenal are one of a number of clubs interested in Ajax defender Jorrel Hato - although they will be unable to make a move this month. (Sun)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be in attendance at Old Trafford for the first time since his Manchester United share purchase when they face Tottenham on Sunday. (Daily Mail)

PSV Eindhoven have reportedly firmed up their interest in signing Manchester United youngster Facundo Pellistri on loan until the end of the season. (Daily Mail)

Aston Villa outcast Philippe Coutinho is set to return from his loan spell at Qatar's Al-Duhail and head to MLS, where Inter Miami is one potential destination. (Sun)

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Canada wing-back Alphonso Davies is "increasingly likely" to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid in the summer. (Daily Mail)

Brighton have struck a deal to sign highly-rated teenager Valentín Barco from Boca Juniors after agreeing to pay his £7.8m release clause. (Guardian)

Rangers have been told they will have to go beyond £5m to land Hellas Verona left-back Josh Doig, who is now also receiving interest from French side Marseille. (Daily Record)

The Gers could be set to pull off a major transfer coup by signing Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi, who is currently plying his trade for Turkish side Fenerbahce. (Scottish Sun)

Ross County and Dundee are among a string of clubs who want to sign Burnley's young striker Michael Mellon, who scored 15 goals on loan for Morecambe under now Staggies boss Derek Adams. (Daily Record)

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