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      Man Utd star Eric Bailly completes loan transfer to Marseille with £8.4m obligation to buy if clause is met

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Eric Bailly has completed a loan move to French side Marseille.And if he helps the French giants qualify for the Champions League the move will become permanent in an £8.4million deal.
      🎥 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘀🎬 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗫𝗜✍️ «𝗗𝗮𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗼 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰» #BienvenueSurMars 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘆 🇨🇮🛸pic.twitter.com/sYt0BUJUCP— Olympique de Marseille 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 (@OM_English) August 24, 2022

      Eric Bailly has joined Marseille on loan from Man UtdCredit: Getty
      It is an exciting signing for Marseille, who finished second last season and have already started this Ligue 1 campaign with two wins and a draw.
      Bailly, 29, joins former United team-mate Alexis Sanchez in the south of France after he sealed a free transfer from Inter.
      And he will also be team-mates with Matteo Guendouzi whose been signed from Arsenal along with Gunners loanee Nuno Tavares.
      Ivory Coast centre-back Bailly joined the Red Devils back in 2016 from Villarreal for £34.2 million.
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      He was signed by now-Roma boss Jose Mourinho, who was keen on a reunion in Italy until Marseille pounced.
      Bailly made 25 appearances in his maiden campaign, but a series of injuries have stopped him ever fully establishing himself at Old Trafford.
      Last season, he only managed three starts and came on as a sub on another occasion.

      With Raphael Varane and new signing Lisandro Martinez forming a partnership, and with Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof in reserve, United were more than happy to let Bailly go.
      And any outgoing will pave the way for the signings of Eredivisie pair Antony and Cody Gakpo.
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      While United are still hopeful of convincing Frenkie De Jong to join, after he rejected their initial offer in June.
      This is despite the £70million arrival of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro. More

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      Virgil van Dijk to blame for Liverpool’s nightmare start to season and ‘shambolic’ defence, slams Steve Nicol

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      FORMER Anfield star Steve Nicol says Virgil van Dijk is to blame for Liverpool’s nightmare start.Nicol, a five-time League winner with the Merseyside club, believes the Dutchman has to start taking responsibility and live up to his reputation.
      Steve Nicol blames Virgil van Dijk for “shambolic defence” and poor start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      Enraged James Milner publicly lambasted the defender for standing with his hands behind his back rather than attempting to close down Jadon Sancho ahead of United’s opener in the Reds’ shock 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford.
      Footage appeared to show Milner yelling: “You go f***ing out to him.”
      Milner himself had already been sat down by Sancho’s drag back, to set up the golden chance.
      Despite this, Nicol stands by Milner and feels he was absolutely right to take van Dijk to task.
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      ESPN pundit Nicol said: “What happened against United shows you where Liverpool are this season.
      “The performance against City in the Community Shield gave everybody a false sense of security.

      “But from that final whistle in Leicester to the end of the game on Monday night Liverpool have had an absolute shocker.
      “They haven’t been a unit from back, middle to front.
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      “I am going to pick on van Dijk here. 
      “This is a guy we lauded as the best centre back on the planet – and he was.
      “Not only with the way he was playing but with the way he organised his defence.
      “The way he kept that line together, so that the back line was as one, it was a unit.
      “But all of that has completely disappeared.
      “Van Dijk personally is not playing well. 
      “Defending is all about your starting position. He is getting that wrong.
      “It’s all about leadership – and he is not leading anybody.
      “That backline was absolutely a shambles, everytime United got the ball and were running at them. It was all over the place.
      “In my opinion that is down to Van Dijk because that is his job, not just to play that to lead.”
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      Before losing to United, Liverpool suffered draws to Fulham and Crystal Palace.
      They now face must-win clashes against Bournemouth and Newcastle before taking on arch rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby. More

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      Nottingham Forest set for 17TH summer transfer after ‘agreeing £4m deal for Bordeaux striker Hwang Ui-jo’

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST are set to make their 17th summer signing this transfer window after agreeing terms with Bordeaux over Hwang Ui-jo.But they will bizarrely loan the straight out to owner Evangelos Marinakis other side Olympiakos.
      Nottingham Forest sign Hwang Ui-jo on a £4 million deal from BordeauxCredit: AFP
      Fabrizio Romano reports Forest have agreed a £4million deal with Bordeaux for the South Korean.
      Hwang scored 11 goals in 32 appearances last season but could not save Bordeaux from relegation from Ligue 1.
      And the 29-year-old will seemingly not be available for Forest’s own survival bid this season as he heads straight for a year with the Greek champions.
      Hwang will be the latest signing in a prolific summer for big-spending Forest after their surprise promotion from the Championship.
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      And, according to the Mail, Blackpool winger Josh Bowler could be next in a similar arrangement, but a fee is yet to be determined.
      As soon as Forest achieved Premier League status, their Greek owner set out this project to make huge transfer investment in his club.

      Morgan Gibbs-White, Jesse Lingard, Taiwo Awoniyi, Emmanuel Dennis and Neco Williams are just a few of the major incomings.
      The most expensive transfer was that of Gibbs-White, which cost the club a record fee of £44.5 million.
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      The 22-year-old picked up an injury during the clash against Everton on Saturday, which saw them finish in a draw of 1-1.
      Steve Cooper’s side are yet to find out whether the midfielder will be available to face Tottenham on Sunday. More

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      Chelsea told to include Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in transfer bid for Anthony Gordon by Everton

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      CHELSEA might have to sacrifice either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in a loan deal with Everton to get Anthony Gordon.The 21-year-old has told Everton he wants a move to Stamford Bridge, but the Toffees are so far refusing to sell.
      Anthony Gordon told Everton that he wants to move to Chelsea despite having three years left on his contract
      Everton want Conor Gallagher as part of a deal to take Gordon to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Chelsea saw a shock £45million bid rejected last week and are believed to be lining up an improved offer of up to £60m for the Goodison academy kid.
      But, according to talkSPORT, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel might need to sweeten the deal with player to finally get his man as the transfer window edges closer to an end.
      They report that the Merseyside club are ready to renegotiate as long as either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja are included in the deal.
      Toffees boss Frank Lampard is desperate to strengthen his squad after picking up just one point so far this season.
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      Midfielder Gallagher suffered a nightmare first Premier League start for Chelsea last weekend in the horror 3-0 loss to Leeds.
      The 22-year-old could be allowed to leave the club, but also has West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace in the race to sign him.
      The Irons are planning to place a loan bid to strengthen their forces after they lost their first three Prem matches to Man City, Nottingham Forest and Brighton.
      Striker Broja has only featured once, as a last-minute substitute, against Spurs this season after impressing on loan at Southampton last campaign.
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      Lampard is aware that Chelsea are after his wonderkid but admitted that he will not make it easy for them to sign him.
      After winning 1-0 to Fleetwood on Tuesday night in a Carabao Cup tie, he told talkSPORT: “He’s our player and the latest is the same as what I said after the game against Nottingham Forest – he’s our player and he’s got three years left on his contract.
      “We’re aware of the interest of Chelsea as the world is now.
      “This situation has to be right for Everton Football Club and for me as the coach of the team so we’re in the same position that we were a few days ago.”
      “We’ve had some players coming in and probably a couple of more players to come in for sure that we’re looking at.” More

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      PSV admit that Cody Gakpo’s ‘departure cannot be prevented’ as Man United hold ‘serious plans for him’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED remain determined to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven, who prepare to face Rangers in the Champions League clash tonight.The Red Devils have been targeting the winger and as well as Ajax star Antony throughout the summer.
      The Champions League fixture against Rangers might be Cody Gakpo’s last appearance for PSV as he edges closer to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      And De Telegraaf report that the Champions League tie might be the last time fans see Gakpo wearing the PSV colours as United have “serious plans” for him.
      United aim to “cement their interest” in the youngster who is keen to play under the wing of fellow Dutch manager Erik Ten Hag.
      PSV have been holding the ropes in the transfer, demanding a fee of £42million with United reluctant to go over £34m.
      But the Dutch side have now realised that Gakpo’s “departure cannot be prevented.”
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      Especially if they fail to beat Rangers and miss out on the Champions League group stages.
      Gakpo has been on United’s radar all summer after an incredible 2021/22 season with PSV in which he scored 12 goals and registered 13 assists in 27 Eredivisie appearances.
      And he has shot up Ten Hag’s wishlist amid frustrations over the pursuit of Brazilian star Antony.
      United had a £67.5m bid rejected for the attacker last week as Ajax insist their prized asset it for sale.
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      He is now on strike as he tries to force the Dutch champions to do business.
      It is unclear whether United will still seek to bring in Gakpo if Antony become available.
      Ten Hag admitted at the start of the transfer window that United are walking a “financial tightrope” after failing to qualify for the Champions League.
      They splashed £70m on Real Madrid star Casemiro last week and unveiled him before the statement 2-1 win over Liverpool.
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      And Ten Hag has also brought in Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez this summer.
      While they club remain keen to finally complete a deal for Frenkie de Jong. More

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      Meet new Man Utd star Casemiro’s stunning wife who has successful make-up range and is Instagram model and fashion guru

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      CASEMIRO’S glamorous wife Anna Mariano is a woman of many talents – and she is at Old Trafford cheering on her husband’s new side Manchester United.The Brazilian, 33, has enjoyed success in different fields from make-up to modelling – all while helping to raise two young children.
      Casemiro and wife Anna met in 2011 while the midfielder played for Sao PaoloCredit: Instagram
      The couple wed in 2014Credit: Instagram @annamarianacasemiro
      Anna works as a make-up artistCredit: Instagram
      The Brazilian owns her own business and has an interest in fashionCredit: Instagram
      Anna also has a degree in Business AdministrationCredit: Instagram
      Anna and her footballer husband have two children together, Sara and CaioCredit: Instagram @annamarianacasemiro
      Anna met Casemiro while the midfielder played for Sao Paolo, with reports suggesting the pair began dating in 2011.
      They married three years later on July 28, 2014, in front of their friends, family members and several of Casemiro’s team-mates.
      Prior to getting married Anna graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
      She has since worked as a make-up artist and has launched her own business.
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      Anna also has a big interest in fashion and works as a model on Instagram – when she is not busy being a mum.
      The couple have two children together – daughter Sara, six, and young son Caio, who turns one later this year.
      Anna is also believed to have a net worth of £423,000 according to Wfoot, but that is dwarfed by her husband’s annual salary of £8.9million.
      And the Brazilian has doubled his earnings after completing a move to Manchester United where he will receive a weekly wage of £300,000.
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      Only Cristiano Ronaldo on £480,000-a-week and goalkeeper David de Gea on £375,000-a-week will earn more at Old Trafford.
      Casemiro today cried as he said goodbye to Real Madrid in a press conference.
      Emotional Anna was in tears as she watched her husband.
      Casemiro will be hoping to end United’s misery when he links up with his new team-mates this week.
      The midfielder is set to be unveiled before tonight’s clash against Liverpool.
      Casemiro revealed he first thought about quitting Real Madrid after last summer’s Champions League final triumph over Liverpool.
      And with the support of Anna and his children he made up his mind.
      He said: “After the Champions League final, that first conversation at the end of the cycle came.
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      “I wanted to thank my wife who was the first to support me in whatever I decided.
      “It’s been nine years here, it’s an important change. My family was with me.”
      Anna was a regular at the BernabeuCredit: Instagram
      Casemiro thanked his wife in his farewell press conference for always supporting himCredit: Instagram
      Casemiro built his family in Madrid with his wifeCredit: Instagram
      Casemiro leaves Real a legendCredit: AFP
      President Perez labelled Casemiro one of Real’s most important players of the last decadeCredit: Getty
      Casemiro won five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titlesCredit: Getty More

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      Frank Lampard sends scouts to watch PSV winger Cody Gakpo as Everton line up transfer swoop for Man Utd target

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      EVERTON have an eye on flying Dutch winger Cody Gakpo in the hope he comes on the market.Boss Frank Lampard sent spy Steve Davis to watch Gakpo, 23, dazzle for PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League qualifier last week when they drew 2-2 with Rangers.
      Gakpo is being linked with a move to the Premier League this summerCredit: Getty
      PSV may sell Gakpo if they are beaten by the Scottish giants in Wednesday’s return leg and miss out on the group stage money.
      The Dutch international has been linked with Manchester United.
      But Everton may be a more realistic destination for the player who has a lot of similarities to ex-Toffee Richarlison.
      He has made 141 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit, scoring 45 goals.
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      And he has also contributed an impressive 37 assists during his five seasons in the first team.
      Everton are keen to land the young, exciting forward but face stiff competition from Erik ten Hag’s United.
      The Red Devils are looking to bolster their squad after a disastrous start to their Premier League campaign.
      United have lost both of their opening matches to Brighton and Brentford.
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      But Everton are also struggling – with their draw against Nottingham Forest making it just one point from three matches for Lampard’s side.
      The Toffees have also been linked with a number of other targets as clubs enter the final two weeks of the summer window.
      Former United youngster Adnan Januzai, Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres and Brighton forward Neal Maupay have all been reported as possible acquisitions. More

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      Man Utd scouts watch Yann Sommer after David de Gea blunders but face transfer rejection and could turn to Tim Krul

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are homing in on a move for Switzerland international keeper Yann Sommer — as they look for a safe pair of hands.United scouts watched the experienced Sommer claim a clean sheet for Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday night.
      Yann Sommer is being eyed by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Tim Krul is also an option Manchester United are consideringCredit: Alamy
      Sommer, 33, is emerging as the top candidate to provide competition for faltering No 1 David de Gea.
      But it will be hard to tempt him to sign as cover when he needs to play to stay in the national side.
      The Red Devils would have to convince Sommer he would play in enough games to make the move worthwhile for him.
      The Old Trafford vacancy is proving a nightmare to fill with United even considering Norwich’s Tim Krul, 34, as a No 2 option.
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      Watford’s Austrian international goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann, 28, is also a live alternative — but Sommer seems to be the hot choice right now.
      Meanwhile, United’s 21-year-old James Garner — who has never started a Premier League game for them — is of interest to Tottenham, Leeds and Southampton.
      But none are willing to meet the £14million price-tag the Red Devils have slapped on the midfielder, who has been loaned out three times.
      Erik ten Hag’s club are willing to let him go despite turning down previous offers this summer with Aston Villa and Newcastle also interested.
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      While Manchester United are desperate to bring in new faces before the window closes, they also have the looming fixture with bitter rivals Liverpool.
      They go into the match at Old Trafford on the back of two defeats. More