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      Man Utd transfer target Dayot Upamecano will be SOLD by RB Leipzig in summer as £38m release clause activates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will compete with several rivals for Dayot Upamecano this summer, according to reports.
      Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Liverpool have all been linked with the Frenchman following his rapid rise at RB Leipzig.

      Dayot Upamecano has caught the eye of several of Europe’s top clubsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Upamecano was an integral part of the Bundesliga side’s run to last year’s Champions League semi-finals.
      But it appears as though this season will be his last at Leipzig with a new contract agreed in 2020 containing a bargain release clause.
      The centre-back will be available for £38million when the clause activates at the end of the campaign.
      Therefore, clubs are expected to hold off on negotiating a deal until the summer.

      According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, United are among the teams waiting for the right moment to pounce.
      A new centre-back was thought to be high on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s agenda last summer.

      Competition for Upamecano will come from several quarters with Chelsea now thought to be keen.
      New boss Thomas Tuchel reportedly wants the 22-year-old instead of predecessor Frank Lampard’s target, Declan Rice.

      Liverpool are also said to be lurking with interest as they struggle to cope with a defensive injury crisis.
      However, Joe Gomez and Virgil van Dijk are expected to return from long-term injuries before the start of next season.
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      Bundesliga giants Bayern may be in pole position for the transfer with Upamecano reportedly favouring a move to Bavaria.
      According to German website Fussball Transfers, the defender has held numerous conversations with Munich bosses.
      Yet Bayern may attempt to seal a deal for less than his £38m release clause, in the hope that Leipzig will accept a lower fee amid the coronavirus pandemic’s financial crash.

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      Man Utd drop out of Deloitte Money League top three for first time since 2013 as 10 richest clubs are revealed

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      EUROPE’S biggest clubs are facing a whopping £2BILLION price for the Covid-19 pandemic.
      The analysis by football finance experts Deloitte lays bare the impact of the crisis on even the game’s elite giants.

      And one significant victim was Manchester United, who dropped out of the top three of Deloitte’s ‘money league’ for the first time since 2013.
      According to the Deloitte number crunchers, the immediate consequence of the virus outbreak was to knock £1.05bn off income for the leading 20 European clubs last year.
      But Deloitte expects 2021 will see a similar impact on TV revenues and with crowds not expected back in grounds until next season at the earliest – and even then likely to be limited – anticipates the total cost will exceed £2bn.
      Analyst Dan Jones, partner in the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, said: “There is no doubt that this is one of the most testing times the football industry has ever had to endure.

      “While no football club has been immune to the challenges of Covid-19, and other clubs have suffered more in relative terms, those in the Money League have borne the greatest financial impact in absolute value terms.
      “In this year’s edition, the top 20 clubs generated an average of £363m per club, a decline of £49m compared to 2018-19.”
      Barcelona remain top of the money table despite income dropping £111.5m to £627.1m, less than £200,000 ahead of bitter rivals Real Madrid.
      But United’s £119.1m fall, to £509m – a consequence of missing out on the Champions League – saw them drop below Bayern Munich into fourth place, although the Old Trafford club were still English football’s highest earner.

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      Manchester clubs have the worst net spend in the past decade by some distance

      Other Premier League sides in the top ten were Liverpool, whose £489.9m took them into the top five for the first time since 2001-02, with Manchester City sixth on £481.6m, Chelsea eighth on £411.9m and Spurs ninth with £390.9m.
      Yet the figures are unlikely to recover over the next 12 months as Jones added: “The safe return of fans to stadia in significant numbers is one of the highest priorities across global football.
      “Matchday operations are a cornerstone of a club’s business model and help drive other revenue-generating activity.
      “The final size of the financial impact of the pandemic on football will depend, in no small part, on the timing and scale of fans’ return.”
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      Man Utd drop out of Deloitte Money League top three for first time since 2013 as 10 richest clubs revealed

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      EUROPE’S biggest clubs are facing a £2BILLION price for the Covid-19 pandemic.
      The analysis by football finance experts Deloitte lays bare the impact of the crisis on even the game’s elite giants.

      And one significant victim was Manchester United, who dropped out of the top three of Deloitte’s ‘money league’ for the first time since 2013.
      According to the Deloitte number crunchers, the immediate consequence of the virus outbreak was to knock £1.05bn off income for the leading 20 European clubs last year.
      But Deloitte expects 2021 will see a similar impact on TV revenues and with crowds not expected back in grounds until next season at the earliest – and even then likely to be limited – anticipates the total cost will exceed £2bn.
      Analyst Dan Jones, partner in the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, said: “There is no doubt that this is one of the most testing times the football industry has ever had to endure.

      “While no football club has been immune to the challenges of Covid-19, and other clubs have suffered more in relative terms, those in the Money League have borne the greatest financial impact in absolute value terms.
      “In this year’s edition, the top 20 clubs generated an average of £363m per club, a decline of £49m compared to 2018-19.”
      Barcelona remain top of the money table despite income dropping £111.5m to £627.1m, less than £200,000 ahead of bitter rivals Real Madrid.
      But United’s £119.1m fall, to £509m – a consequence of missing out on the Champions League – saw them drop below Bayern Munich into fourth place, although the Old Trafford club were still English football’s highest earner.

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      Manchester clubs have the worst net spend in the past decade by some distance

      Other Premier League sides in the top ten were Liverpool, whose £489.9m took them into the top five for the first time since 2001-02, with Manchester City sixth on £481.6m, Chelsea eighth on £411.9m and Spurs ninth with £390.9m.
      Yet the figures are unlikely to recover over the next 12 months as Jones added: “The safe return of fans to stadia in significant numbers is one of the highest priorities across global football.
      “Matchday operations are a cornerstone of a club’s business model and help drive other revenue-generating activity.
      “The final size of the financial impact of the pandemic on football will depend, in no small part, on the timing and scale of fans’ return.”
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      Man Utd in Dayot Upamecano transfer blow as Chelsea and Bayern ‘make contact’ with RB Leipzig star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a blow in their pursuit of RB Leipzig ace Dayot Upamecano as Chelsea and Bayern Munich have reportedly contacted him about a transfer.
      The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the centre-back for months but they now face stiff competition from their fellow European powerhouses.

      Chelsea and Bayern Munich have made contact with RB Leipzig about Man Utd target Dayot Upamecano

      United were said to be front-runners to land the 22-year-old for £55million this month.
      Upamenco’s £38m release clause is only activated in the summer so United are reportedly willing to cough up the extra cash to land him during this transfer window.
      The Red Devils have scouted the Frenchman for more than a year and were close to agreeing a deal last summer.
      But they could now be pipped to the post, according to German outlet Kicker.

      With Jerome Boateng’s contract up at the end of the season and David Alaba seemingly on his way to Real Madrid, Bayern are keen to add another defender to the ranks.
      And coach Hansi Flick is said to have spoken to Upamecano already.
      But the Bavarians are not the only ones interested with Chelsea having reportedly made contact too.
      Thiago Silva and Kurt Zouma are Frank Lampard’s No 1 centre-back pairing but backups Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger are not fancied by the Blues boss.

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      The centre-back has attracted interest from across EuropeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Upamecano’s contract expires in 2023.
      Liverpool were also said to be interested but do not want to dip into the transfer market this month which could see them miss out.
      SunSport revealed in October United initially tried to sign Upamecano as a 16-year-old, but missed out because they would not meet the £700,000 asking price by his then club Valenciennes.
      He even travelled to Old Trafford with his parents but United chiefs wouldn’t go above £500k, despite him already earning rave reviews in France’s youth teams.
      He subsequently joined Salzburg, and moved to Leipzig in 2017.
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      Arsenal loanee Matteo Guendouzi hits rocks at Hertha Berlin after being seen arguing with team-mates in relegation scrap

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      MATTEO GUENDOUZI argued with a Hertha Berlin team-mate in his latest career lowlight.
      The Arsenal midfielder, 21, was shipped out on loan to Germany for this season.

      Matteo Guendouzi got into another bust-up with his own team during Hertha Berlin’s midweek defeatCredit: AFP or licensors

      That transfer, sealed on deadline day, came about following a series of fallouts with Mikel Arteta and the Gunners.
      And it appears he is still struggling to control his emotions following a bust-up this week.
      Guendouzi and Hertha forward Matheus Cunha reportedly got into a heated clash on their way out for the second half during the 3-0 defeat to Hoffenheim.
      The ex-Lorient man has not featured for Arsenal since the fateful defeat away at Brighton on June 20.

      He scrapped with compatriot Neal Maupay on the pitch and bragged to the Seagulls players over his £40,000-a-week wages.
      Before that, Guendouzi was in hot water with Arteta during a mid-season training camp in Dubai where he reportedly got into incidents with club staff, Sokratis and Edu.
      To make matters worse for him in Germany, Hertha Berlin have now lost three of their last four, picking up one draw and scoring just once.
      And Saturday’s 4-1 home defeat to Werder Bremen left them two points outside the Bundesliga relegation zone – leading to the sacking of manager Bruno Labbadia and sporting director Michael Preetz.

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      That will come as a blow for Guendouzi, who recovered from Covid-19 at the beginning of the season to become an integral member of the team under Labbadia.
      The Frenchman has played the full the 90 minutes in Hertha Berlin’s last 12 matches after breaking into the side.
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      Guendouzi has not played for Arsenal since the away defeat at Brighton in JuneCredit: AFP or licensors

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      Barcelona ‘eye up Sergio Aguero and David Alaba on FREE transfers at end of season when duo’s contracts run out’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly looking to bring Sergio Aguero and David Alaba to the Nou Camp on free transfers.
      The Manchester City striker and Bayern Munich defender are in the final six months of their respective contracts and are free to talk to clubs abroad.

      Manchester City star Sergio Aguero could leave the club in the summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      David Alaba is expected to leave Bayern Munich in the summer when his contract expiresCredit: Getty Images

      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month that the Blaugrana were eyeing up a move for Aguero.
      The 32-year-old – who has been limited to just five Premier League games this term due to injury – is still waiting to see whether the Citizens will hand him a fresh new deal.
      Meanwhile it is believed that Alaba will run his contract down in Germany as he seeks a new challenge having won everything with the Bavarian giants.
      Barca’s rivals Real Madrid are understood to be in pole position to sign the Austria international in the summer.

      And it has been claimed that the 28-year-old has even agreed a four-year deal with Los Blancos, though Mundo Deportivo insist Barca are refusing to give up hope of landing him.
      They state that Barcelona are determined to finally secure his services having failed to prise him away from Bayern in both 2012 and 2018.
      It has been suggested that Alaba is seen as an attractive option for Ronald Koeman due to the fact he can play in numerous positions.
      As for Aguero, it has been said that Barca are on the lookout for a new centre-forward after allowing Luis Suarez to join Atletico Madrid last summer.

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      The news outlet also suggests that signing Aguero could convince Lionel Messi to extend his contract in Catalonia with the pair close friends.
      Funds are reportedly limited in the summer for Barcelona, with the club unable to make any luxury purchases, forcing them to explore the free transfer market.
      And they have identified Aguero’s City team-mate Eric Garcia, and Dutch duo Georginio Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay as other potential recruits.

      Koeman recently declared that money is tight at the club as he spoke of his desire to bring in new faces.
      He said: “My position is known: we lack people, but the economic situation of the club is an influence.
      “I think we all think the same. If no one arrives, I accept it and we continue the same, but if we want more we must sign.”

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      Man Utd transfer target Jamal Musiala’s contract talks with Bayern Munich held up by 17-year-old’s £100k-a-week demands

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      JAMAL MUSIALA’s wage demands are reportedly holding up contract negotiations with Bayern Munich.
      The 17-year-old wants £100,000-a-week despite making just 20 senior appearances for the Bundesliga champions.

      Jamal Musiala, 17, has scored three times for Bayern Munich this seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The former Chelsea youngster’s move to the Allianz Arena has been vindicatedCredit: AFP or licensors

      He has 18 months left on his youth agreement and Allianz Arena bigwigs are eager to secure his future.
      A failure to agree fresh terms could spark a summer transfer amid interest from Manchester United.
      But Goal claim negotiations are positive and talks are advancing with both parties keen to seek a resolution.
      The former Chelsea youngster is reportedly happy to remain at Bayern despite having plenty of admirers in the Premier League.

      Liverpool and Manchester City have also been credited with an interest.

      Stuttgart-born Musiala was a member of Chelsea’s youth academy before rejecting a bumper scholarship to join Bayern in 2019.
      The decision was vindicated after becoming the youngest player to play and score in the Bundesliga for the club.
      Bayern boss Hansi Flick has confirmed the plan is to tie him down to a longer deal.

      Flick said: “Jamal has enormous qualities.
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      “Bayern are clearly interested in retaining this player for a longer period of time.”
      Musiala has scored three Bundesliga goals this season – including a stunner in last month’s 3-3 draw with RB Leipzig.
      He has two caps for England’s Under-21s but the German Football Association are confident of securing his international future.
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      Erling Haaland apologises to Dortmund fans after ANOTHER loss and says ‘you deserve better’ as Marco Reus slams defence

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      ERLING HAALAND accepted that Borussia Dortmund fans ‘deserve better’ after a second defeat in a row.
      The Bundesliga side are languishing in seventh place after losing 4-2 at Borussia Monchengladbach.

      Erling Haaland scored twice as Borussia Dortmund lost on Friday nightCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Monchengladbach ran out 4-2 winners at Borussia-ParkCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      A brace from the 20-year-old Norwegian marksman had put Borussia ahead before a defensive collapse allowed Gladbach back in.
      Haaland tweeted afterwards: “We will work harder to be better.
      “You fans, deserve more.”
      Gladbach boss Marco Rose is linked with taking over at Signal Iduna Park following Lucien Favre’s sacking last month.

      Erzin Terdic has taken over on an interim basis but has earned just one point from a possible nine as the team continues to slide out of European contention.
      Nico Elvedi put Gladbach ahead on Friday night before Haaland’s brace made it 2-1 by the half-hour mark.

      Both goals were set up by Jadon Sancho with the second in particular featuring fancy footwork from the England winger, as well as a one-two with Jude Bellingham.
      Haaland now has a hugely impressive record of 21 goals in 19 appearances this season, with a rate of a goal-per-game since joining the German giants.

      But as soon as Dortmund were ahead, their opponents were allowed back in with Elvedi left all alone to tap in a rebound.
      Ramy Bensebaini tricked Julian Brandt before firing home a nice finish for 3-2.

      And the hosts leapfrogged Dortmund into fifth with the win, sealed on 78 minutes by Marcus Thuram’s free header.
      Borussia favourite Marco Reus was left ruing his side’s defending, with no team outside the bottom three conceding more than his side in the past six games.
      He stated: “If we don’t turn things around, it will be difficult.
      “It’s always the same mistakes that we make. It absolutely stinks!”

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