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      Most embarrassing transfers of all time ranked as FOUR Man Utd stars make top ten

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      WITH the summer transfer window in full swing, it is safe to say clubs have already made some big-money moves.Real Madrid have splashed the cash to bring Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham to the Bernabeu in a £115million deal.
      Harry Maguire has struggled since switching from Leicester to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Andy Carroll flopped at Liverpool after signing for huge money from NewcastleCredit: PA:Press Association
      Kai Havertz has moved across London in a £65m switch, leaving Chelsea for Arsenal.
      Liverpool have invested £60m to bring RB Leipzig midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai to Anfield, while Newcastle have spent £55m on AC Milan man Sandro Tonali.
      But will any of them end up major flops? Well, CopyBet have created a quiz about the worst transfers of all-time following a poll carried out on 2,000 football fans – and it includes FOUR Manchester United deals.
      So here is how the top 10 looks ahead of the 2023/24 season.
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      Harry Maguire’s switch from Leicester to Man Utd in 2019 for £80m was voted the most humiliating.
      Paul Pogba’s return to Man Utd from Juventus for £89.3m in 2016 came second, with Liverpool’s signing of Andy Carroll from Newcastle in 2011 for £35m in third.

      Other notable disaster moves include Ali Dia who joined Southampton in 1996 after someone claiming to be former World Player of the Year, George Weah, convinced manager Graeme Souness to sign him.
      Eden Hazard’s £150m move to Real Madrid in 2019 and Chelsea’s £15m signing of Adrian Mutu in 2003 – who was later sacked due to a failed drug test – also made the list.
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      The top 10 most embarrassing signings of all-time
      Fernando Torres’ move to Chelsea, Angel di Maria’s switch to Man Utd, and Joey Barton’s transfer to Rangers propped up the top 10.
      Football fans also voted for the most successful transfers – with Erling Haaland’s £51.2m move to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund deemed the best.
      Others include Thierry Henry (Juventus to Arsenal for £14.5m in 1999), Mo Salah (Roma to Liverpool for £34m in 2017) and Diego Maradona (Barcelona to Napoli for £7m in 1984).
      Out of the 20 Premier League clubs, those polled believe Chelsea tend to make the worst signings, while Man City tend to get it right.
      North of the border, Celtic are considered to make the best signings in the Scottish top flight, while Rangers tend to make the worst ones.
      With the summer transfer window open, the study carried out through OnePoll, found Harry Kane is the player fans want to move this summer – more than any other.
      As many as 32 per cent think he should leave Tottenham, while 28 per believe Maguire should quit Old Trafford.
      Of those who support a Premier League side, 71 per cent believe their team needs to invest in more players in the window – to the tune of £91m on average.
      And they believe a centre forward (37 per cent) should be a priority, followed by an attacking midfielder (33 per cent), and a central defender (29 per cent).
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      It also emerged 83 per cent of everyone polled are of the opinion the amount of money being spent on football players has gotten out of hand.
      While 76 per cent think the FA should do more to regulate spending in the transfer market. More

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      Scott McTominay lined up for shock Premier League transfer switch to Man Utd rivals in move that would help Chelsea

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      SCOTT MCTOMINAY is reportedly being targeted by TWO clubs this summer – including a Premier League side.The Scotland international’s future with Manchester United is up in the air as Erik ten Hag is plotting a major shake-up of his squad.
      Scott McTominay’s long-term Manchester United future is up in the airCredit: GETTY
      The Scotland international is on the radar of Roma and BrightonCredit: ALAMY
      And the midfielder is said to be being eyed up by Italian giants Roma and last season’s surprise Premier League package Brighton.
      That’s according to CBS, who claim the midfielder could potentially look to depart Old Trafford in the coming weeks to secure more playing time.
      It’s claimed that former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is “tracking the situation with McTominay.”
      Brighton are said to have earmarked the 26-year-old as a potential replacement for Moises Caicedo, who is a target for Chelsea.
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      It’s unknown if Ten Hag will allow the Scot to leave the Theatre of Dreams.
      The Dutchman is said to rate McTominay very highly, although it’s claimed he could potentially deem him to be “surplus to requirements” if the right offer comes in.
      McTominay made 39 appearances in all competitions in Ten Hag’s maiden campaign at the Old Trafford helm, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
      United academy graduate McTominay has thoroughly enjoyed playing under the former Ajax gaffer, saying: “Obviously, the transition in terms of his style is very, very different to some other coaches.
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      “But, as I say, that’s football.
      “He’s always having you thinking, and having you think about new ideas and stuff like that.
      “It’s good, that’s the best way to be with football.
      “Open-minded and going into every game, if he asks you to do something, you do it to the best of your abilities and you try to learn it as best as you can.
      “I think, for me, it’s great. I love it.” More

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      Callum Hudson-Odoi set to QUIT Chelsea after club’s huge transfer overhaul under Pochettino

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      CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI wants to leave Chelsea, according to reports.The Athletic claims that, despite reporting for training for the first day of pre-season under Mauricio Pochettino, the winger is not expected to be with the Blues for much longer.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to leave ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Hudson-Odoi, 22, spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen and Chelsea are said to be prepared to listen to offers for him.
      Nottingham Forest, AC Milan and near-neighbours Fulham are said to be among the clubs interested in the England star.
      Hudson-Odoi broke into the team towards the end of Antonio Conte’s spell in charge in 2017.
      And he showed huge potential under Conte’s successors Maurizio Sarri and Frank Lampard.
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      He was then moved to wing-back under Thomas Tuchel, where he initially showed promise.
      But in 2021 he was subbed on at half time of a 1-0 loss to Southampton, then later subbed off again.

      After the match, Tuchel said: “I was not happy with his attitude, energy and counter-pressing.
      “I took him off and we demand 100%, I feel he is not in the right shape to help us.
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      “It was a hard decision but tomorrow it is forgotten.”
      Later that year, Tuchel questioned Hudson-Odoi’s attitude when he chose not to play for England U21 after previously being called up to the senior team.
      The England international, who has been courted by Ghana, had an underwhelming loan with Leverkusen.
      He played 22 matches in total, scoring just once with a deflected goal against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. More

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      Chelsea ‘in shock talks to re-sign £38m-rated defender’ after selling him in £8m transfer two years ago

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      CHELSEA are looking to re-sign an exciting academy product from Southampton, reports suggest.The Blues’ new manager Mauricio Pochettino is in the middle of a major squad clearout as he looks to turn things around following a shambolic season that saw the club finishing 12th.
      Chelsea have held talks for Southampton star Tino LivramentoCredit: AP
      Chelsea, though, would loan Livramento back to SouthamptonCredit: Alamy
      But Pochettino is also working closely with the West Londoners’ owner Todd Boehly to make the proper additions heading to the new campaign.
      And, according to The Mail, Chelsea have held talks with Southampton about adding Tino Livramento to Pochettino’s backline.
      The club, though, would have to splash £38million for Livramento, just two years after selling him to Saints for a mere £8m.
      A potential deal, however, would likely entail loaning the England Under-21 international back to St Mary’s.
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      Chelsea will deal with competition as Newcastle are in advanced talks with the versatile defender.
      But the Magpies have yet to meet Southampton’s asking price for the player.

      The right-back started out at the club’s academy in 2009 at the age of seven years old.
      The 20-year-old played across Chelsea’s youth squads but never featured for the senior team.
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      Livramento got a massive break at Southampton as he stood out on his debut season with 32 appearances.
      The defender, though, couldn’t replicate the same success last term as he suffered an ACL injury that ruled him out for 13 months.
      Chelsea already have Reece James and Malo Gusto available at right-back.
      However, James has been reportedly eyed by some of Europe’s top bidders, such as Real Madrid.
      And Pochettino would like to have an alternative ready to take over if the England international decided to leave. More

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      Long-serving Chelsea flop has contract RIPPED UP as fans say ‘at long last, the forgotten son is released’

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      CHELSEA fans are finally set to wave goodbye to one of their longest-serving signings… Baba Rahman.The Blues have earned an unwanted reputation in recent years for buying up talent then constantly sending them out on loan.
      Baba Rahman is set to finally leave ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      And Rahman knows all too well about the system, having been sent away SEVEN times with four different clubs.
      But at last Chelsea are set to release the flop left-back, who was deemed below grade for the first team.
      He’s set to join PAOK in Greece and fans feel it’s about time.
      One said: “At long last the forgotten son is released.”
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      Another added: “Baba finally escaping Chelsea’s loan army! Man needed a fresh start miles away from Stamford Bridge.”
      Rahman, now 29, signed for Chelsea from Augsburg in 2015 as a highly-touted prospect.
      But he suffered inconsistent form and by the following season, the defender was out on loan with Schalke, also returning in 2018.
      Rahman had other stints with Reims, Mallorca, PAOK, and Reading, where he played his football last season.
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      The full-back prepares to leave Chelsea having made only 23 appearances.
      Despite never getting the chance to hold down a regular spot in the Blues’ squad, Rahman insisted the transfer was no mistake.
      He told 3Sports in 2021: “I don’t think I will one day say I regret joining Chelsea Football Club.
      “Not every player gets the chance to play for one of the best teams in the world so it is one thing I would say to my kids, that once I played for a top club in the world.”

      Rahman will become the latest player to have been released by Chelsea, after 13 left in the summer.
      Midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko – signed for £40million in 2017 – was among those to go and is now without a club.
      Tiemoue Bakayoko has left ChelseaCredit: Getty More

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      Erik Ten Hag ‘pushing Man Utd to HIJACK Arsenal’s transfer for £85m Real Madrid star Aurelian Tchouameni’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly trying to hijack Arsenal’s £85million move for Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni.The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Declan Rice after agreeing a £105million transfer fee with West Ham.
      Man Utd are allegedly trying to hijack Arsenal’s move for Aurelien TchouameniCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta also had cause for celebration after completing the signing of Kai Havertz in a £65m deal from Chelsea.
      Arsenal have also reportedly agreed a fee of £40m, including £4m in add-ons, for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.
      However, we reported earlier this week how Arteta had added Madrid star Tchouameni to his transfer shortlist.
      The Spanish giants signed the 23-year-old French midfielder for £85m from Monaco last season, beating the likes of United and Liverpool to his signature.
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      But Tchouameni failed to stamp his authority on Carlo Ancelotti’s team last season and is believed to be available for the right price this summer.
      Now Nacional have claimed that United have entered the chase to try and sign him again.
      They state that boss Erik ten Hag “is pressing” the club to seal a deal for the ace.
      However, the Dutchman is working on limited resources.
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      United hope to wrap-up the arrival of Mason Mount from Chelsea this week after the two clubs agreed a £60m fee.
      But that move means the Dutchman will have blown over half of his limited £100m transfer budget, enforced through FFP regulations, as he still searches for a new striker and goalie.
      Long-term No.1 David De Gea woke up on his wedding day yesterday UNEMPLOYED after his contract expired at Old Trafford.
      He was offered the chance to stay at Old Trafford on massively reduced terms.
      However, reports suggested that that £200k-a-week offer was later rescinded by the club, wanting him to instead accept an even bigger cut.
      But De Gea has been sensationally asked not to join another club despite his contract being up at United.
      And the Red Devils are now effectively asking the player to hang around in case they cannot find a new number one within their transfer budget.
      Ten Hag has been chasing Inter Milan’s Onana and have also been keen on Porto’s Costa – but a move for either man is dependent on United being able to raise more funds by offloading some of the 13 players the boss is ready to offload.
      Now a fresh link claims that they have made contact over a potential move for Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow. More

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      Hakim Ziyech ‘turned down brutal Al-Nassr request’ as Saudi transfer falls through leaving Chelsea in lurch

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      CHELSEA outcast Hakim Ziyech turned Al-Nassr down after the Saudi giants tried to drastically reduce his wages following his failed medical.Ziyech has been on the lookout for a new club since January when a move to Paris Saint-Germain fell through after a paperwork gaffe that saw the Blues sending the wrong documents on deadline day.
      Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech has failed a medical amid interest from Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      That led to a 40 per cent decrease to Ziyech’s wage proposal, which he rejectedCredit: Getty
      The winger is still looking for a way out of Stamford Bridge following a successful World Cup campaign in Qatar that saw Morocco becoming the first ever African country making it to the semi-finals.
      The 30-year-old had been talking with Al-Nassr and looked close to joining Cristiano Ronaldo in a £17million deal.
      However, the move appears to have fallen through after the Morocco international didn’t pass his medical.
      According to sports broadcaster Ben Jacobs, Ziyech flew to Madrid for further checks.
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      The tests showed there are “red flags” in the ex-Ajax star’s hip and knee.
      Al-Nassr have thus modified their offer and are now offering the Moroccan a new contract with his basic wage reduced by a whopping 40 per cent.
      Ziyech was not keen to accept that proposal.
      Thus, a move to the Saudi Pro League appears to be “off” for the time being.
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      Ziyech fell down the pecking order last season at Chelsea and struggled for opportunities under Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Bruno Saltor and Frank Lampard.
      The West Londoners’ new manager Mauricio Pochettino is putting together a mass clearout in his bloated squad.
      The versatile forward is among the top candidates to go but the latest development leaves his future in limbo
      If Ziyech goes to Saudi Arabia he will be joining former team-mates N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy, who joined Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli respectively. More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea legend Cesc Fabregas announces retirement aged 36 as World Cup winner prepares for new career

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      CESC FABREGAS has called time on his glittering 20-year career for club and country.Stylish midfielder Fabregas, 36, won major trophies with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona, as well as lifting the World Cup and European Championship twice with Spain.
      Cesc Fabregas has called time on his glittering 20-year career for club and countryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Perhaps Fabregas’ finest moment in football was winning the World Cup with Spain in 2010Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Fabregas listed the FA Cup in 2005 with Arsenal after moving from Spain as a kidCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      Fabregas spoke of his ‘great sadness’ after retiring from footballCredit: AFP
      Fabregas said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.
      “From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.
      “After 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.”
      Fabregas outraged Spanish football by joining Arsenal from Barcelona at the age of 16 in 2003.
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      In eight years with the Gunners, he won just one FA Cup before returning to Barca for four seasons which included domestic triumphs and a Fifa World Club Cup victory.
      At Chelsea, he claimed two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and a League Cup across a five-season spell.
      Meanwhile Fabregas was part of the all-conquering Spain squad that won the Euros in 2008 and 2012, either side of the country’s first ever World Cup win in 2010.
      After leaving Chelsea in 2019, he joined Monaco and then spent what turned out to be his final season at Como, the second-tier Italian club of which he and former Arsenal team-mate Thierry Henry are co-owners.
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      Fabregas will now try to pass on what he has learned in his impressive career as a coach of Como’s reserve and Under-19 teams.
      He said: “It is with great sadness that the time has come for me to hang up my playing boots.
      “From my first days at Barca, Arsenal, Barca again, Chelsea, Monaco and Como, I will treasure them all.
      “From lifting the World Cup, the Euros, to winning everything in England and Spain and nearly all the European trophies, it has been a journey that I’ll never forget.
      “All those who have helped me, my teammates, coaches, directors, presidents, owners, fans and my agent.
      “To all my family, from my parents and my sister to my wife and kids, I cherish your advice, mentorship and guidance.
      After 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game.Cesc Fabregas
      “To my opponents who tried to knock me, thank you for making me stronger.
      “It has already been more than worth it with all the great memories and friends that I have made on the way.
      “I’ve also learnt three languages and became more compassionate and wiser along my travels.
      “I lived experiences that I never thought in a million years I would even come close to.”
      Fabregas added: “It’s not all sadness though as I’m now going to cross the white line and start coaching the B and Primavera teams of Como 1907.
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      “A club and a project I couldn’t be more excited about. This charming football team won my heart from the first minute and came to me at the perfect time in my career. I will grab it with both hands.
      “So after 20 incredible years full of sacrifice, dedication and joy, it’s time to say thank you and goodbye to the beautiful game. I loved every minute.”
      Fabregas finished his fine career playing in Italy for Como where he is a part-ownerCredit: Getty More