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      Man Utd ‘exploring possibility of signing Barcelona star Dest and will allow Wan-Bissaka to leave if transfer gets done’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly plotting a late move for Barcelona star Sergino Dest.And if they managed to land the right-back, Erik ten Hag will then sanction an exit for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Man Utd are lining up a late swoop for Barcelona star Sergino DestCredit: Getty
      United will let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave if they land the American internationalCredit: Alamy
      Sky Sports claims United are preparing for a flurry of transfer activity ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
      The Red Devils today confirmed the £85.5million arrival of Brazilian forward Antony from Ajax.
      And United are also thought to be in the market for a new striker as Cristiano Ronaldo continues to push for an exit.
      But Ten Hag is focusing on signing a right-back too.
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      Diogo Dalot has started the season as Ten Hag’s preferred choice in the role.
      But he is now targeting Dest to bring more speed and attacking intent down the right flank.
      The duo worked together at Ajax during the 2019/20 campaign before Dest was snapped up by Barca.
      However, the 21-year-old is now up for sale as the Spaniards look to raise funds.
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      And United are considering a swoop before linked clubs – including league rivals Chelsea – make their move.
      Should Dest wind up at Old Trafford this week, United will then allow Wan-Bissaka to depart.
      The 24-year-old has made just one appearance this term.
      Wan-Bissaka cost United £50million to sign from Crystal Palace three years ago.
      And the Eagles are bidding to bring him back to Selhurst Park.
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      However, West Ham are also interested in a move.
      And both London sides will be watching United’s Dest developments closely. More

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      Atletico Madrid look to avoid £34m Barcelona transfer payment… by only playing Griezmann for 28 MINUTES per game

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      ATLETICO MADRID are attempting to avoid paying £34million for Antoine Griezmann – by only playing him for 28 minutes per game. The 31-year-old star is currently on loan at Atletico from Barcelona but has a contract stuffed with clauses.
      Griezmann has still netted two in three games despite his cameo appearancesCredit: Rex
      Atletico face having to pay £34m to buy him permanently if he plays more than half of their matches this season.
      This obligation is only reached if he plays a full 45 minutes of football in half the games.
      UOL report that to avoid activating the clause, Atletico are making sure to restrict his game time.
      The opening two LaLiga games saw him come off the bench at the same time and play for exactly 28 minutes.
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      In their most recent game at Valencia, Griezmann’s time on the pitch was fractionally less as he appeared on the 64th minute for the remaining 26 minutes of the game.
      Despite Diego Simeone limiting the Frenchman’s game time to very specific blocks, he has still managed to shine.
      He scored two minutes after coming off the bench against Valencia, while the opening game at Getafe saw him net 15 minutes from time.
      The only game he failed to make an impact in was the home loss against Villarreal, where Atletico had a player sent off.
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      It means Atletico have begun the season with six points from nine, with Real Madrid and Real Betis the only sides to make 100 per cent starts.
      Griezmann’s parent club Barcelona remain unbeaten on the field, but off the pitch the club continued to be mired in issues.
      Along with their creative attempts to ease their financial issues, the club have also clashed with the likes of Frenkie de Jong and Martin Braithwaite over unpaid wages and contract terminations. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Frenkie de Jong spotted at airport ‘flying to London’ amid Barcelona exit talk

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      FRENKIE DE JONG is travelling to London ahead of a potential move to Chelsea.The Dutchman has been linked with the exit door from Barcelona all summer, with Manchester United leading the race for his signature early on.

      Frenkie De Jong arriving at the airport in BarcelonaCredit: @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv
      De Jong has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv
      De Jong in action for Barcelona over the weekendCredit: Rex
      But now after appearing on the bench for the second time this season De Jong appears to be set to seal a transfer to the Premier League.
      De Jong, 25, was pictured at an airport where a plane was scheduled to take off to fly to London.
      It has previously been reported Chelsea struck an agreement with Barcelona over a transfer fee of around £63million.
      New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has already splashed a massive amount of cash on improving Thomas Tuchel’s squad, with over £180m already spent.
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      Deals for Leicester’s Wesley Fofana and Everton’s Anthony Gordon are also in the works, with the former flying to the US to complete a medical ahead of a move which could reach a world record fee for a defender.
      United also reportedly struck an agreement but their efforts to ensure De Jong reunited with Erik ten Hag have thus far proved fruitless.

      However, despite the transfer interest of these clubs De Jong’s movements are reportedly not transfer related.
      Samuel Marsden has reported the Barcelona squad were given a few days off following their 4-0 victory over Real Valladolid.
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      He maintains the most likely scenario regarding De Jong’s future is him staying at Barcelona, with no change to his salary conditions.
      Further reports have suggested De Jong’s reason for travel is the wedding of International team-mate and current Man United star Donny van de Beek, who gave him an invitation. More

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      Man Utd in transfer blow with Frenkie de Jong ‘expecting to stay at Barcelona this summer and rejecting move’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a transfer blow with top target Frenkie de Jong set to get his wish and stay at Barcelona this summer, according to reports. De Jong was at the top of United’s transfer wishlist as they looked to rebuild their midfield following Paul Pogba’s departure.
      De Jong will now stay at Barca this summerCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils were prepared to splash a whopping £71million on the Dutch ace, and make him the one of the club’s highest-paid stars with a weekly wage of £350,000.
      But De Jong’s repeatedly shunned United’s advances as he preferred to remain at the Nou Camp – despite Barca owing him £17m.

      And according to CBS’ Ben Jacobs, De Jong will get his wish and stay at Barca beyond this summer.
      United have been forced to abandon their pursuit of the player, Chelsea haven’t made any progress either and Liverpool are exploring alternative options.
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      Reports in Spain suggest De Jong has agreed to take a paycut.
      The midfielder and his agent will now restructure his contract with the club.
      Erik ten Hag instead turned to Real Madrid’s Casemiro to solve his midfield crisis.
      The five-time Champions League winner, 30, joined in a £70m move worth £350,000-a-week.
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      United may not be done in the transfer market either, with the Red Devils still negotiating for Ajax’s Antony.
      A breakthrough could be made in the transfer which is set to be worth an eye-watering £84m. More

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      Barcelona president Joan Laporta turns up to Nou Camp with black eye after suffering ‘domestic accident’

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      JOAN LAPORTA rocked up to the Nou Camp for Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Valladolid sporting a nasty-looking black eye.The Blaugrana president had a shiner for all to see as he made his way to his seat in the directors’ box.
      Barcelona President Joan Laporta was snapped with a black eye at the Nou CampCredit: EPA
      It has been claimed Laporta picked up his bruise as a result of a “domestic accident”Credit: Getty
      Laporta was in the stands alongside vice-president Rafael Yuste and Real Madrid legend and Valladolid’s president Ronaldo.
      He initially arrived wearing sunglasses, but once Ronaldo joined him, he took off his shades to expose his black eye.
      It remains unclear how exactly the 60-year-old picked up the bruise around his right eye.
      According to AS, the club state that Laporta was involved in a “domestic accident”.
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      Thankfully for Laporta, Barca didn’t let him down as they eased to a 4-0 win against Valladolid.
      Xavi’s side have now recorded back-to-back victories following their 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano in the opening match of the LaLiga season.
      In last week’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, Robert Lewandowski helped himself to a double in what were his first goals for the club.
      And the 34-year-old was at it again in Catalonia on Sunday night as he bagged another brace.
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      He broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with an effort from close range following a whipped in delivery by Raphinha.
      It was 2-0 shortly before half-time with Pedri firing low into the bottom corner after being picked out by Ousmane Dembele inside the box.
      Lewandowski then put Barca three to the good just after the hour mark with an exquisite backheel after latching onto Dembele’s through ball.
      Sergi Roberto then put the icing on the cake for the hosts in stoppage time. More

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      PSG ready to take on Barcelona in last-gasp transfer battle for Bernardo Silva as Man City star eyes Etihad exit

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN reportedly remain keen on signing Manchester City star Bernardo Silva with just days remaining in the transfer window.The midfielder, 28, has been a key target for Barcelona for much of the summer.
      PSG and Barcelona still want Bernardo SilvaCredit: The Times
      But it was PSG who had a £59million bid rejected for Silva by City this week, report Sky Sports.
      Despite the setback, PSG still hope to complete a deal, though they believe it could be too late with the window closing on Thursday, according to the Daily Mail.
      Barcelona are also tracking Silva and were believed to be prepared to sell three players in order to fund a move – including Chelsea transfer target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      City value Silva highly and Pep Guardiola hinted that his sale is unlikely because finding a replacement in under a week would prove difficult.
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      The Spaniard said after City’s draw with Barcelona on Wednesday: “He is our player. We want him to be with us because he is very important.
      “Having said that, I don’t want anyone to be unhappy. But I don’t want him to leave because he is a superlative player.
      “As a player and as a person, he is one of the best I have ever had. In any competition he is the best player.
      “If an offer arrives there are seven days left and if Bernardo leaves we would have to go to the market and not it’s easy.”
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      Silva has proved his importance over the last two games – scoring key goals in City’s comebacks against Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
      The Portuguese scored a brilliant solo effort against the Eagles on Saturday to spark City’s comeback, with Erling Haaland’s hat-trick sealing a 4-2 victory. More

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      Man Utd ‘launch £8m Memphis Depay transfer bid’ as Ten Hag looks to bring back Old Trafford flop from Barcelona

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have launched an £8million bid for Memphis Depay, according to reports.The Barcelona star had been expected to rip up his contract and join Juventus.
      Memphis Depay has been linked with a Man United returnCredit: Alamy
      The Dutchman played for Man United between 2015 and 2017Credit: Getty
      But the move has seemingly fallen through, opening the door to Man United.
      Transfer expert Gerard Romero claims that the Red Devils have lodged an £8m offer to re-sign their former flop.
      Depay, 28, played for United between 2015 and 2017 but didn’t have the most productive first stint.
      He made 53 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring just seven goals and laying on six assists.
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      Following his Old Trafford nightmare, he resurrected his career by moving to Lyon.
      He scored 76 goals and laid on 56 assists in 178 outings for the French side.
      His form attracted the interest of Barcelona, although the Catalan side are now willing to cash in after only 12 months.
      Real Sociedad have also taken an interest in the Dutchman, with Barca asking them for £8m as well.
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      Depay has been an unused substitute in Barcelona’s first two LaLiga matches of the season, and will want to be playing regularly in the lead-up to the World Cup this winter.
      United are desperately trying to bolster their attack, with Antony and Cody Gakpo also on their radar.
      They have had a £76m bid turned down for Antony, with the Brazilian ace subsequently begging Ajax to let him go.
      Gakpo, meanwhile, could be available soon after his side PSV were eliminated from the Champions League by Rangers.
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      Man Utd transfer blow as top target Frenkie de Jong agrees to take pay cut to stay at Barcelona but Reds not given up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s pursuit of Frenkie de Jong has been dealt a huge blow as the midfielder’s decided to slash his wages to stay at Barcelona.De Jong was at the top of United’s wishlist this summer as they looked to rebuild their midfield following Paul Pogba’s departure.
      Man United are facing defeat in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong who’s agreed to take a pay cut to stay with BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils were prepared to splash a whopping £71m on the Dutch ace, and make him the one of the club’s highest-paid stars with a weekly wage of £350,000.
      But De Jong’s repeatedly shunned United’s advances as he preferred to remain at the Nou Camp.
      However, United were still in with a chance of signing him due to his wage war with Barca.
      Xavi’s side were demanding De Jong cut his salary by half so they could meet La Liga’s economic requirements in order to register new signings.
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      De Jong initially resisted Barca’s demands despite being given an ultimatum by them which stated he’d have to leave if he doesn’t conform.
      But now Sport have revealed that De Jong’s had second thoughts and has now agreed to take a pay cut
      Debt-riddled Barca still owe De Jong £17m, but the midfielder and his agent will now restructure his contract with the club, it was added.
      Despite, the latest developments in De Jong’s situation, United still haven’t given up on him yet, the publication continued.
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      Erik ten Hag’s side will continue to chase the Netherlands international until the transfer window closes next week.
      If their tenacity pays off, De Jong could be joined by Barca team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Old Trafford.
      The Red Devils are reportedly plotting to snatch the striker from the clutches of Chelsea who are on the verge of signing him. More