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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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      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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      Ex-Man Utd star Edinson Cavani set to join Valencia on free transfer move after rejecting Real Sociedad offer

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      FORMER Manchester United star Edinson Cavani is set to join Valencia.The striker, 35, is available on a free transfer this summer after his contract expired after two years at Old Trafford.
      Edinson Cavani is on the verge of joining ValenciaCredit: Getty
      He has attracted interest from several clubs including Boca Juniors but looks set to stay in Europe.
      Valencia have offered Cavani a two-year deal and the striker is discussing the final details of the contract according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Real Sociedad were also interested in signing the Uruguayan but were only willing to offer a one-year deal.
      Because of that Cavani has opted for Valencia, and is set to undergo a medical before sealing a transfer.
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      Valencia manager Gennaro Gattuso confirmed his club are on the verge of signing Cavani with owner Peter Lim working to complete a deal.
      He said: “I am optimistic by nature, we are working, speaking, I think that we have chances.
      “Peter Lim is working a lot and I think that we are going to sign Cavani because Lim has a lot of belief in those chances at the moment.
      “When you speak of Cavani, he is not a normal player, he has played at great clubs and at the top level for a long time.
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      “He is 35, but he has an incredible mentality, I am speaking about the technical part, not the money, that is not my problem and they are two different things.
      “The problem is that a lot of people talk during an operation and it cannot be closed in two minutes.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd enforcer Ander Herrera leaves PSG to re-join old club Athletic Bilbao with option for permanent transfer

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      FORMER Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has returned to Athletic Bilbao from Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan deal.And the LaLiga outfit have the the option to turn the 33-year-old’s temporary switch into a permanent stay.

      Ander Herrera has returned to Athletic Bilbao on loan from Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Athletic Club Bilbao
      Herrera, who is tied down at Parc des Princes until 2024, has been allowed to depart having been deemed as surplus to requirements.
      New boss Christophe Galtier has brought in central midfielders Vitinha and Renato Sanches to leave no room for the ex-Real Zaragoza ace.
      The Spain international was omitted from all three of PSG’s opening three Ligue 1 matches.
      And he has now linked up with Bilbao for a second time, where he spent three years at between 2011-2014 before making the move to Old Trafford.
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      A PSG statement read: “Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera has joined Athletic Bilbao for the 2022-2023 season on a loan with an option to buy.”
      Before adding: “Club wishes Ander a great season in the Athletic Bilbao shirt.”
      Herrera has spoken of his joy at return to San Mames, as he told Athletic: “Coming back here makes me so happy.
      “I am very excited to be able to continue that beautiful story.
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      “The challenges and demands are great.
      “I’m really looking forward to it.”
      During his first spell at Bilbao, Herrera chipped in with 11 goals in 128 games.
      After arriving at PSG in 2019, he managed 95 appearance across all competitions in which he scored in six goals and registered as many assists. More

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      Barcelona star Martin Braithwaite demands £4MILLION to leave Nou Camp as stand-off with cash-strapped Catalans goes on

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      MARTIN BRAITHWAITE is reportedly demanding a £4million payoff to leave Barcelona this summer.The 31-year-old is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp this summer.
      Martin Braithwaite wants £4million to rip up his Barcelona contractCredit: Getty
      And broke Barcelona want to get rid of Braithwaite to ease their financial worries.
      The Danish striker has so far refused all transfer offers to leave.
      And Braithwaite will only accept terminating his contract if his wages are met in full.
      That amounts to £98,000-a-week for the next two years.
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      And the Mail claims Braithwaite is seeking an immediate £4m total payment before agreeing to Barcelona’s wishes.
      However, the Catalans have no intention of reaching that figure.
      They are instead happy to pay off one year of Braithwaite’s salary, which amounts to £2m.
      It’s believed the ex-Middlesbrough man currently has an offer on the table from LaLiga rivals Mallorca.
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      But he is determined to hold out until his demands are met by Barca.
      Earlier this month, it was claimed the Spaniards are ready to do whatever it takes to offload Braithwaite before his salary counts towards LaLiga’s limits for this season.

      Barcelona are now exploring legal options that will allow them not to pay his entire contract.
      And they are also considering terminating Braithwaite’s deal on transfer deadline day to leave him without a club until January.
      Braithwaite has been at Barcelona since February 2020 after a shock move from Leganes.
      He has gone on to score ten goals in 58 games.
      But with Robert Lewandowski, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay all battling for a place in attack, Braithwaite’s chances of playing again for Barcelona are virtually zero.
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      Aubameyang and Depay have also been tipped to leave the Nou Camp.
      Aubameyang is a target for Chelsea, while Depay is wanted by Man United after seeing a move to Juventus collapse. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘got Real Madrid youngster Manu Hernando axed’ for flooring now-Man United star in training

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Cristiano Ronaldo got former Real Madrid youngster Manu Hernando axed for flooring the Portuguese superstar in a training session, according to reports in Spain.The Spanish 24-year-old was never called into a first-team training session again after taking out the Bernabeu legend four years ago.

      Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly banished a Real Madrid youngster for flooring him in trainingCredit: AP:Associated Press
      In the final stretch of the 2017-18 season, Zinedine Zidane’s side were going strong in the Champions League despite struggling in LaLiga.
      A routine training session was taking place at Valdebebas when the Frenchman split his squad into two teams for small practice games.
      All hell broke loose when Ronaldo and Hernando both went to pounce on a loose ball.
      According to a 2020 Marca report, the Real academy starlet arrived late and his challenge sent the Portuguese ace crashing to the ground.
      Ronaldo reportedly let rip at Hernando, who held his hands up and apologised, and so the game continued.
      That would be his final session with the first-team as boss Zidane never called on him to participate again.
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      Ronaldo left the following summer for Juventus after nine years at Real, during which time he won LaLiga twice, the Champions League four times and the Copa del Rey twice.
      In January 2020, Hernando went out on loan to Racing Santander where he became a regular starter, before spending last term at SD Ponferradina in the Spanish second tier.
      He was released at the end of last season before being snapped up by Portuguese side Tondela.
      Ronaldo, meanwhile, enjoyed three years at Juve, before returning to Manchester United last summer.
      But Ronaldo’s return to Man Utd has been far from rosey.
      The 37-year-old wants out of Old Trafford after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League last season.
      Ronaldo was benched, alongside club captain Harry Maguire, for United’s 2-1 win over rivals Liverpool. More

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      Man Utd ‘set to make £25m transfer offer to Real Madrid for Marco Asensio’ but Carlo Ancelotti will fight for midfielder

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to make an offer for Real Madrid star Marco Asensio, according to reports.The Red Devils could bid £25million for the Spaniard, claim outlet Relevo.
      Marco Asensio has won three Champions LeaguesCredit: Getty
      Carlo Ancelotti supposedly wants to keep Marco AsensioCredit: Getty
      But a deal could prove difficult to complete because Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to keep Asensio at the club.
      But the 26-year-old midfielder’s contract expires next summer so Real Madrid may want to cash in now in case a new contract cannot be sorted.
      Asensio could be tempted by a move to Old Trafford with his former teammates Raphael Varane and Casemiro at the club.
      Rumours suggest Man Utd may not be the only club in for him with Liverpool previously showing interest.
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      Newcastle and Arsenal have also been linked with as well as an unnamed Italian club is monitoring him too.
      Real Madrid won the LaLiga title and the Champions League last season with Asensio playing a key role featuring 42 times in all competitions scoring 12 goals.
      He has been at the Spanish giants since 2014 when he joined from Real Mallorca.
      In total, he has played 236 times for the club scoring on 49 occasions and he’s contributed with a further 24 assists.
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      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag is keen to bolster his squad in the final week of the transfer window.
      The club remain keen on Ajax winger Antony.
      Meanwhile the future of star striker Cristiano Ronaldo is still unclear. More

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      Samuel Umtiti to join Serie A minnows Lecce on season-long loan transfer from Barcelona with medical this week

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      BARCELONA flop Samuel Umtiti is reportedly set for a loan move to Italian minnows Lecce.The defender is out of favour at the Nou Camp after several injury-plagued seasons.
      Barcelona flop Samuel Umtiti is set for a Lecce medical ahead of a loan moveCredit: Getty – Contributor
      And Fabrizio Romano claims Umtiti is now on the verge of a move to Serie A with newly-promoted Lecce.
      Last season’s Serie B champions have endured an awful start to the new campaign.
      They were first knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Cittadella before losing league games to Inter Milan and Sassuolo.
      And club chiefs hope Umtiti will be the man to revive their fortunes as he prepares to undergo a medical this week.
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      Arsenal were linked with a deal earlier this summer.
      Newcastle also retained interest before moving for Lille’s Sven Botman.
      The 28-year-old has been at Barcelona since 2016 after leaving Lyon for £20million.
      Umtiti’s Nou Camp career started well before injuries took a grip.
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      In six years he made just 133 appearances, and featured just ONCE last term.
      World Cup winner Umtiti’s last France cap also came in 2019.
      And despite winning two titles with Barcelona, this summer saw the defender drop to sixth-choice in his position.
      It is hoped Umtiti can recapture his old form while in Italy.
      But it is highly unlikely he’ll be able to force his way into Didier Deschamps’ plans for the winter World Cup in Qatar.
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      The move can still be seen as a major coup for Lecce, who fought off competition from Olympiacos.
      Umtiti had also been close to joining Rennes, but the deal collapsed when he failed a medical. More