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Football transfer rumours: Bayern lead Varane race; Arteta pushes for £80m Toney deal

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90min rounds up the latest  transfer news , rumours and gossip circulating around the world... Manchester United are ready to sell Raphael Varane during the January transfer window. Though there is interest from the Saudi Pro League, Bayern Munich are leading the race for his signature. ( Football Insider ) One defender staying at Manchester United is Victor Lindelof . His contract was set to expire in the summer of 2024, but the club have triggered a one-year extension clause. ( The Athletic ) Jonny Evans could prolong his stay at Manchester United too after Erik ten Hag recommended a new one-year deal for the veteran centre-back. ( Daily Star ) Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso wants to keep hold of Liverpool target Piero Hincapie amid their Bundesliga title fight with Bayern Munich. ( Kicker ) Chelsea are continuing their search for a new striker and have earmarked Mykhailo Mudryk's Ukraine teammate Artem Dovbyk , who is enjoying a fine season with La Liga high-fl

Premier League Years: 2023

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The golden age of Sky Sports' Premier League Years was the pinnacle of broadcasting. No other show could or will be able to replicate that level of detail, that seamless weaving of historical context and results, that need to imagine every scenario in the style of Georgie Thompson's narration. But we're going to give it a bloody good go anyway. Here's 90min's review of 2023. January Newcastle held Arsenal to a draw / Julian Finney/GettyImages The world's largest toad - nicknamed 'Toadzilla' - was discovered in Australia, while the world's largest left-back - nicknamed 'Big Dan Burn' - managed to stifle Bukayo Saka enough to earn Newcastle United a 0-0 draw at Arsenal. Man Utd sprung a surprise against their rivals / OLI SCARFF/GettyImages China loosened travel restrictions and opened their borders back up for the first time in three years. Manchester City's defence followed suit in a late 2-1 loss at rivals Manchester United. Liverpool l