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    Forgotten ex-Man Utd star ‘told he’s CURSED as furious agent launches sickening campaign of threats and violence’

    FORMER Manchester United player Eric Bailly has said he has fallen victim of sickening threats by an agent claiming he has put a curse on him.Bailly spent seven years at United, one of which was on loan at Marseille, and amassed 113 appearances until his departure in September when he joined Besiktas.
    Eric Bailly has said he has fallen victim of sickening threats by an agentCredit: The Times
    Bailly spent seven years at Manchester United before moving to BesiktasCredit: Getty
    According to The Mirror, however, his time in Turkey kicked off on a sour note as an agent claiming he helped complete the centre-back’s move to Istanbul has accused him of owing him money.
    The Ivory Coast international’s camp said that the unnamed abuser has sent him dozens of disturbing messages on WhatsApp.
    Some of them include threats of legal action as well as physical violence as he warned him he will “send people” round to him.
    The agent has also told the 29-year-old he has successfully cursed him after Besiktas’ recent 3-1 loss to Fenerbahce, which saw the defender being penalised for handball and conceding a penalty.
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    One of the abusive messages read: “I am happy to see what my curse is doing to you. You are not a man. You are a big Mickey Mouse.”
    Another said: “I will not let you f*** me in my own country. You will see what happens after I open a fraud case against you.”
    The issue has been reported to Besiktas who promised to report it to the police and Fifa could also get involved as they oversee agents.
    Bailly is officially represented by his uncle Severin Bohui, who is a fully licensed agent, and is adamant the person abusing his nephew was in no way involved in the deal with the Turkish giants.
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    Bohui told The Mirror: “He’s not stopped sending him threats, messages and blackmails.
    “He is insinuating Eric owes him some money, because he was part of the people who brokered his move to Besiktas. Therefore Eric should pay him some money.
    “I asked Eric if he signed any intermediation contract with this guy, he said no.
    “I also asked the club if they knew this guy or if they asked him to speak to Eric on their behalf, they also said no. Same old story of agents trying to barge in deals.
    “One thing is for sure this guy has not stopped harassing Eric. He even sent him a message today after their defeat to Fenerbahce.
    “He’s threatening to send people out to him so I don’t think blocking him will solve the problem. This is more of a security issue than a Fifa one.” More

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    Former Man Utd star Fred leaks Red Devils transfer news despite leaving the club as he confirms shock arrival

    EX-MANCHESTER UNITED midfielder Fred has surprised many by appearing to confirm Altay Bayindir is joining the Red Devils.Turkey keeper Bayindir is poised to replace Crystal Palace-bound Dean Henderson as Andre Onana’s No2 at Old Trafford.
    Altay Bayindir seems to have signalled his exit to Fenerbahce fansCredit: Getty
    Fred told Bayindir he’ll enjoy his time at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
    And although the transfer has yet to be completed, Fenerbahce team-mate Fred revealed he has wished the stopper “good luck” at United.
    Bayindir is understood to be in Manchester following a medical as he finalises a deal costing the Red Devils around £4.3million.
    And Fred said: “I wished Altay good luck when he left. He is going to join a great team.
    “Altay will be very happy at Manchester United.”
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    Brazil star Fred, 30, joined Turkish giants Fenerbahce this month after five years at Old Trafford.
    And Bayindir, 25, is moving the opposite way, having joined Fenerbahce from Ankaragücü in 2019.
    He appeared to wave goodbye to fans on Thursday after being an unused sub as Fenerbahce beat Twente 5-1 in the Europa Conference League.
    United need a new back-up keeper as Henderson is closing on a switch to Palace for £15m plus £5m add-ons.
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    The Red Devils sold English keeper Nathan Bishop, 23, to Championship side Sunderland.
    That all means 37-year-old Tom Heaton is currently United’s No2. More

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    Man Utd fans fume as they ‘launch £6m transfer bid for Fenerbahce keeper Altay Bayindir’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have made a £6million offer for Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to reports… and fans are fuming.United are hoping to sign the Turkish shot-stopper as a backup for £47m Andre Onana.
    Manchester United make an offer for Fenerbahce’s Atlay BayindirCredit: Getty
    Bayindir, 25, has been Fenerbhce’s No1 since 2019 and has 12 caps for the Turkish national side.
    Goal has reported the Turkish team has given the 6ft 6in keeper permission to leave Istanbul to pursue a move away.
    United have already made big changes in goal this summer as David De Gea’s contract expired allowing him to leave as a free agent.
    Erik ten Hag then completed the club’s biggest signing for a goalkeeper on Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.
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    Meanwhile, the Reds are desperate for a No2 as Nathan Bishop has been sent on loan to Sunderland while Dean Henderson has been linked to a move to Crystal Palace.
    That leaves 37-year-old Tom Heaton as United’s current No2.
    If Bayindir does sign for the Premier League giants Fenerbahce are targeting Croatian international Dominik Livakovic as a replacement.
    A Manchester United transfer news account revealed the deal on Twitter earlier- and fans were not happy as they think Ten Hag’s side urgently needs a midfielder.
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    One fan said: “We need a midfielder.”
    Another tweeted: “Don’t think 2nd GK is the priority lads.”
    A third said: “Okay what about a midfielder we need.” More

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    Conference League clash delayed and crowd sprayed with tear gas after fan’s cheeky stunt sparks riot

    NK MARIBOR’S Europa Conference League clash with Fenerbahce was delayed by 28 minutes after a fan’s cheeky stunt sparked a riot.The Slovenian side hosted their Turkish counterparts already trailing 3-1 from last week’s first leg.
    Fenerbahce fans clashed with their Maribor counterparts in ugly scenesCredit: Getty
    Fenerbahce supporters reportedly stormed into the Maribor sections of the groundCredit: Getty
    Maribor fans were alleged to have taken a Fenerbahce bannerCredit: Getty
    All hell broke loose during the second half of the matchCredit: Getty
    With Maribor 1-0 down in Thursday’s return fixture, pandemonium broke out in the stands.
    Fenerbahce supporters alleged that a Maribor fan dressed as stewards to steal their banner.
    The visiting supporters didn’t take kindly to the reported act, attacking the home end in order to get their banner back.
    What followed were wild scenes in which riot police battled to get matters back under control.
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    Fenerbahce players and manager Ismail Kartal could be seen begging their fans to stand down.
    The riot took a long time to simmer down, with 28 minutes of stoppage time being required at the end of the match.
    Irfan Kahveci’s strike on 17 minutes had given Fener the lead on the night.
    Further efforts by Sebastian Szymanski and Dusan Tadic completed a 3-0 away leg victory and 6-1 aggregate triumph.
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    After the match, Fenerbahce fans claimed on social media that they had been tear gassed by police.
    The Turkish side will face FC Twente of the Eredivisie in the Europa Conference League play-off round.
    FC Twente defeated Latvian side Riga 5-0 on aggregate.
    Fenerbahce manager Ismail Kartal begged fans to come to orderCredit: Getty
    Players also pleaded with their own supportersCredit: Getty
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    Fenerbahce launch £13m bid for Fred but Man Utd star could make Premier League transfer instead

    FENERBAHCE have submitted an official bid to Manchester United for their Brazilian midfielder Fred.Fenerbahce’s £13million bid for Fred could be accepted as Man United have decided to sell him this summer.
    Fred has made over 200 appearances for Man Utd since joining in 2018Credit: AFP

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    The 30-year-old has been on Erik ten Hag’s departure list this summer – as he continues to rebuild his midfield.
    United value Fred slightly higher than £13m, but they will be happy to get things moving with the end of the transfer window nearing.
    Ten Hag will want to cash in on Fred to help fund new arrivals.
    West Ham have recently agreed a £30m fee for United and England centre-back Harry Maguire.
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    United could combine these funds and finally bid for their top midfield target this summer Sofyan Amrabat.
    The Red Devils were reportedly ‘closing in’ on the Morrocan international ahead of European giants PSG and Athletico Madrid.
    According to Fabrizio Romano, the 26-year-old has said ‘yes’ to Man United and wants the move.
    United will send the bid as soon as either Fred or Donny Van de Beek leaves.
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    Fenerbahce looked to have got ahead of Fulham who were the first to express interest.
    The West London side have reportedly restarted talks with United after a first bid was rejected earlier this summer.
    Fulham have been active this transfer window signing Raul Jimenez from Wolves and 22-year-old centre back Calvin Bassey from Ajax.
    Fred could reunite with his fellow Brazilian team-mate Andreas Pereira who made 33 appearances for Fulham last season. More

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    Man Utd eye cut price international goalkeeper transfer to rival Onana with Henderson and Heaton set to go

    MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a £5million move for another goalkeeper despite Andre Onana’s recent arrival.Turkish international goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is reportedly being considered by United as potential competition for Onana.
    Andre Onana and Dean Henderson training in New Jersey for United’s USA pre-season tourCredit: Getty
    According to the Daily Mail, Fenerbahce expect Bayindir to leave this summer.
    The Turkish club have been in talks with Croatia No1 Dominik Livakovic, who plays for Dinamo Zagreb, as replacement.
    Bayindir, 25, would only cost around £5million and would have to accept his role as back-up to Onana.
    The 6ft 6in keeper made his full debut for Turkey in 2021 and currently has five full international caps.
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    England international Dean Henderson is set to leave United and join Nottingham Forest.
    There are talks whether this is a permanent move or another loan spell with an obligation to buy this time.
    With Henderson likely to be heading out the door, that would leave 37-year old Tom Heaton as United’s No2.
    However Heaton has also been linked with a move to Luton Town with an opportunity to be their No1.
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    Luton are newly promoted to the Premier League for the first time since 1992 when it replaced the old first division.
    Heaton played the full 90 minutes in Man Utd’s 2-0 pre-season victory against Arsenal – making multiple impressive saves.
    When asked about his future at United, Heaton said: “It’s unsure at the minute, I’ve got to wait until I speak to the manager and see where we’re at.
    “I love it here. I have been part of this football club for a long time, but I can’t lie, I also love playing.
    “We will have a sit down and chat and see where we go.” More

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    Man Utd ‘have bid for SECOND goalkeeper transfer of the summer REJECTED’ after David de Gea exit on free

    FENERBAHCE star Altay Bayindir has allegedly REJECTED a move to Manchester United.The Red Devils are on the verge of ending their search for a new number one goalkeeper following David De Gea’s departure.
    Fenerbahce goalie Altay Bayindir has allegedly rejected a move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
    Andre Onana, 27, is set to sign for United after a deal worth up to £47.2MILLION was finally sorted with Inter Milan.
    The keeper has already flown in and will put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of a sixth, after undergoing his medical.
    However, that is only one part of Erik ten Hag’s goalkeeping problem resolved.
    United stopper Dean Henderson spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest after a fall-out with the club.
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    He is being heavily linked with a permanent move to the City Ground after recovering from the thigh surgery that ruled him out for the last few months of the campaign.
    Henderson recently claimed that he “p***ed off the Dutch manager” and believes “he is not in line for a comeback” as he revealed he did not want Ten Hag to see him training as he believed the boss would want to keep him.

    And backup goalie Tom Heaton is also wanted by both Luton Town and Everton.
    That has left Ten Hag searching for another keeper to join his squad with the above two expected to be given the green light to leave should they get adequate cover.
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    Now Posta report have claimed that United were looking to activate the £5.2m release clause in the 25-year-old Bayindir’s contract.
    But the Turkish international has reportedly turned down a potential move to Old Trafford as he has no desire “to play second-fiddle” to Onana.
    And this update states that he is instead set to join Ajax.
    He will become the Dutch side’s new No.1 with their current first-choice goalie Geronimo Rulli expected to be sold. More

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    Edin Dzeko returns to Turkey just days after Champions League final heartbreak for transfer after leaving Inter Milan

    EDIN DZEKO has agreed to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce on a two-year deal.The 37-year-old started in Inter Milan’s Champions League final clash with Manchester City in Istanbul but was unable to guide the Serie A side to victory.
    The striker has left Inter Milan after Champions League heartbreakCredit: Rex
    Edin Dzeko has returned to Turkey to sign for FenerbahceCredit: Fenerbache
    Dzeko’s contract was left to expire after he rejected Inter’s offer of a one-year extension.
    The Bosnian striker arrived back in Istanbul overnight, where he will sign his contract with Fenerbahce.
    Dzeko scored 31 goals in 101 appearances for Inter over the past two seasons.
    He scored 14 goals in 52 appearances last term as Inter won the Italian cup and reached the final of the Champions League under Simone Inzaghi.
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    The former Manchester City frontman will earn around £3.5m plus add-ons, and a substantial signing-on bonus.
    Inter have already drawn up a list of replacements which reportedly includes Arsenal ace Folarin Balogun.
    Romelu Lukaku is one potential option having returned to Chelsea following the conclusion of his loan spell at Inter.
    But bitter rivals AC Milan are also reportedly preparing a shock move to sign the Belgian ace.
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    Across Dkezo’s four seasons at City he won five trophies, scoring 72 goals between 2011 and 2015.
    The striker played an essential role in City’s first Premier League triumph, scoring the stoppage-time equaliser that made the victory over QPR possible on the final day. More