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      Man Utd set to offer Casemiro mega five-year contract and double his Real Madrid wages to £8.4m AFTER tax

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have offered Casemiro the opportunity to DOUBLE his wages if he joins the club. The Red Devils are desperately seeking new midfielders, and having struggled to land their main summer target Frenkie de Jong they now look set to try and land Real Madrid’s Casemiro.
      Casemiro has won the Champions League five timesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Brazilian veteran has won a plethora of trophies with Los Blancos, including five Champions League titles.
      But now the 30-year-old could leave behind his trophy-laden days in Madrid in favour of a far-more lucrative contract at Old Trafford.
      According to journalist Fernando Burgos, Casemiro has been offered the chance to go from £4.2 to £8.4million a season over a five-year deal.
      However, United are yet to submit an offer for the defensive midfielder.
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      Previous reports have indicated Casemiro is ‘open’ to the transfer.
      But Madrid value him at £50m, given his overall importance to the team.
      The Red Devils interest in him was first reported when United football director John Murtough was present in Madrid to discuss a deal for Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix.
      United have already seen a £110m bid for the attacker rejected, with his release clause at the Wanda Metropolitano set at a whopping £295m.
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      The season could not have gotten off to a worse start under Erik ten Hag, with an opening day defeat to Brighton followed up by a humiliating 4-0 loss to Brentford.
      Up next for United are hated rivals Liverpool, and while Jurgen Klopp’s side are also winless in the Premier League so far, it is difficult to see United coming out of the game with anything based on the way they have played so far.
      The game could also be marred by a mass boycott from fans, who are set to “#EmptyOldTrafford” in protest of the Glazer ownership.
      Recent figures have revealed the Glazers have taken an estimated £1.1billion out of the club, excluding the sale of shares which would take this figure to £1.6bn.
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      However, the Glazer ownership of United could soon come to an end, with British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe said to be interested in buying the club.
      He is estimated to worth around £11bn and following the reports, United supporter’s group MUST released a statement saying they look forward to any prospective discussions. More

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      Eden Hazard lined up for shock Galatasaray transfer with Real Madrid open to selling former Chelsea star

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      EDEN HAZARD is a shock transfer target for Turkish giants Galatasaray, reports suggest.The 31-year-old has failed to fire since joining Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 for £103million.
      Eden Hazard is a reported transfer target for GalatasarayCredit: Getty
      And he is now being lined up for a switch to Turkey, according to Turkish newspaper Fotomac.
      Galatasaray are currently claimed to be preparing an offer for Hazard.
      The club are also reported to be optimistic about their chances of signing the forward.
      Hazard himself is not thought to be planning on leaving Real, but the club are open to selling if a suitable offer arrives.
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      The winger was handed a new role by Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti in the weekend’s win over Almeira.
      He starred while playing through the middle alongside Karim Benzema in the 2-1 comeback win.
      But Galatasaray are looking to continue a good transfer window by bringing in the Belgian international.
      Their business includes signing Lucas Torreira from Arsenal and Dries Mertens from Napoli.
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      Galatasaray are also said to be hoping Mertens will be able to help persuade his Belgian pal to leave Real Madrid.
      Although a switch to the Istanbul-based side might be a controversial one on one side of the city.
      Last year it was claimed Hazard had vowed to play for Galatasaray’s sworn enemies Fenerbahce before he retires.
      Former Fenerbahce club chief Hasan Cetinkaya said on Hazard: “He had incredible sympathy for Fenerbahce and gave me his word: ‘Hasan, one day I’ll play for Fenerbahce, I just do not know when that will be.” More

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      ‘Most toxic situation in world football’ – Barcelona outcast Dest warned against ‘career-derailing’ Man Utd transfer

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      SERGINO DEST has been warned his career could be derailed if he joins Manchester United.The Barcelona full-back has been told he has no place in Xavi’s plans going into the season, with the Spanish club ready to let him go for £17million.
      Sergino Dest has been warned Man United are the most toxic situation in world footballCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are currently the front-runners to sign him despite interest from the likes of Chelsea.
      However, Dest has been warned his career could be derailed if the joins the ‘toxic’ environment currently present at Old Trafford.
      Major League Soccer veteran Herculez Gomez told ESPN he would be better off staying at Barcelona to sit on the bench rather than joining United this summer.
      He said: “There is no more toxic situation in all of world football like Manchester United.
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      “A career derailer if you will for most, no for all. Cristiano Ronaldo has his career derailed at this very moment, what hope does Sergino Dest have.
      “I understand you have a centre-back playing your position right now if you’re Dest, but listening to Xavi it almost feels like he’s leaving the door open (to force his way back in).
      “I don’t think it’s that grim for him at Barcelona compared to what it could be like at Man United.
      “You may get paid better and you may all of a sudden play, but if things don’t go well where do you go from there.”
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      Barcelona are already eyeing up Dest’s replacement, and have drawn up a list of candidates including Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin.
      Barca lost out on first-choice target Cesar Azpilicueta after he signed a new two-year deal with Chelsea.
      However, along with Bellerin, Barcelona are also looking at the prospect of signing Tottenham flop Juan Foyth, but will need to pay his £35m release clause to current club Villarreal. More

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      Alvaro Morata deals Man Utd transfer blow as he breaks silence on speculation amid talk of Ronaldo swap move

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      ATLETICO MADRID striker Alvaro Morata has quashed speculation he could move to Manchester United in a swap deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.The 29-year-old Spaniard, who has already flopped in the Premier League with Chelsea, netted twice in Atletico’s opening day LaLiga win over Getafe on Monday night.
      Alvaro Morata scored a brace in Atletico’s first LaLiga match of the campaignCredit: Getty
      That was despite speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford in a blockbuster swap deal involving wantaway Ronaldo.
      Now Morata has distanced himself from a return to England, insisting he is happy at Atletico and does not want to leave.
      He said: “I really want to play here, work and play in many competitions. I’m excited to be here, as always, I can only work and run for the team in every game.
      “Speculation over my future? It’s what comes out in the press, I just wanted to work and work.
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      “Atletico are one of the best clubs in the world. If there’s a market I can’t do anything, just work. I’m happy here and I want to continue working.”
      Morata spent the last two seasons on loan at Juventus but has now returned to Atletico, who he joined from Chelsea in 2019 after a nightmare spell at Stamford Bridge.
      Diego Simeone has a number of forwards to choose from at Atletico – with Morata, Joao Felix, Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Matheus Cunha all at the club.
      But Morata remains keen to stay put.
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      Meanwhile, Man Utd are keen to find a replacement for Ronaldo who has made it clear his desire to leave in search of Champions League football.
      Erik ten Hag has been linked with signing a host of strikers including Morata’s Atletico team-mate Cunha.
      United have had an offer for Marko Arnautovic turned down by Bologna.
      Mauro Icardi, Jamie Vardy and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have also been identified as possible targets. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea target Aubameyang refuses to address transfer future after finding flat tyre on £260k Ferrari

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG was asked about his future this morning – but was more bothered about the state of his car. The Barcelona star, who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, had to deal with a flat tyre on his £260,000 Ferrari.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appeared to have a flat tyre on his Ferrari
      The Barca striker owns a £260k Ferrari 812Credit: Instagram @auba
      Aubameyang, 33, arrived at Barcelona El Prat Airport and was greeted by a number of reporters and fans.
      He posed for selfies and signed autographs… but wouldn’t talk about transfer speculation.
      The former Arsenal man walked back to his car, only to find one of his rear tyres looking flat.
      He subsequently got behind the wheel of his Ferrari 812 to drive away from reporters.
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      But he didn’t get very far, appearing to have to stop because of his wonky wheel.
      Chelsea are keen to bring Aubameyang back to London, reuniting him with his former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel in the process.
      While SunSport this week revealed that Man United are also considering a move for the Gabonese star.
      Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo claim that Aubameyang is happy to stay at cash-strapped Barca, having only joined them in January.
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      But fellow Spanish outlet AS reckon that Auba is one of three players, along with Memphis Depay and Sergino Dest, that Barcelona are willing to flog to fund a move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva.
      Silva appeared to say goodbye to City at the weekend, posting a thank you message to fans and walking a lap of the Etihad pitch.
      But Pep Guardiola’s side so far won’t budge on their £84m valuation.
      Aubameyang, 33, scored 13 goals for Barca in the second half of last seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Watch Manuel Pellegrini’s incredible touch aged 68 as ex-Man City and West Ham boss leaves his own bench stunned

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      FORMER Manchester City and West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini went viral as he rolled back the years on the touchline.Pellegrini, 68, coached his current club Real Betis in a LaLiga clash against Elche on Monday at the Benito Villamarin Stadium.
      Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini went viral during the match with ElcheCredit: DAZN
      Manuel Pellegrini controlled the ball with a magnificent first touchCredit: DAZN
      The Real Betis bench was amazed by manager Manuel Pellegrini’s skill setCredit: DAZN
      Betis sealed a comfortable 3-0 win but it was after 55 minutes when the real highlight came.
      The ball was booted out at a great height towards the hosts’ bench and the Chilean head coach killed it with a magnificent first touch.
      The commentators were left stunned while players from the bench immediately nudged at each other after witnessing his stunning skills.
      Fans were in awe and took to social media to praise former defender Pellegrini, who played more than 300 games in Chile’s top flight and won one cap.
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      One supporter posted: “Love the reaction of the guy with the gloves on the bench behind him.”
      Another wrote: “The elbow nudge from the fella on the other side was even better. It was a bit of a ‘ave a little look’!”
      A third commented: “68 years old btw.”
      This fan said: “68 years young*.”
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      And that one posted: “Class is eternal.”
      Pellegrini enjoyed a stunning three-year stint at City where he won two League Cup trophies and the 2014 Premier League title.
      The Chilean was replaced by Pep Guardiola in 2016 and returned to the Premier League in 2018 for West Ham where he stayed until the following year. More

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      Marcos Alonso ‘agrees personal terms with Barcelona as Chelsea thrash out final details of £6m transfer’

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      MARCOS ALONSO has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, according to reports.And that means his transfer from Chelsea is on the verge of completion.
      Marcos Alonso is on the brink of completing his transfer to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      According to Bild’s Christian Falk, the ex-Real Madrid left wing-back, 31, will put pen to paper on a contract until 2025.
      However, the two clubs are currently said to be negotiating the final details of the deal.
      Barcelona look set to pay around £6m for the Spaniard, who is into the final 12 months of his current contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Xavi called Alonso to talk through the details over the move after the defender submitted a transfer request.
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      It was reported last week Barca hoped to fly Alonso over from London to Catalonia by tomorrow.
      That would give him time to complete his medical, sign on the dotted line and train with his new team-mates this week.
      Xavi had already penciled in this Sunday’s clash away at Real Sociedad as Alonso’s potential debut.
      Although he has not featured this term, he has gone through a full pre-season with Chelsea so is fit and ready to go – and will compete with Jordi Alba for the left-back spot.
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      Barcelona managed to get Robert Lewandowski, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha all registered and involved in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
      Sergio Busquets was sent off deep into injury time as the Nou Camp giants lost early ground to Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang happy at Barcelona and wants to fight for his place

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is reportedly keen to remain at Barcelona to fight for his spot amid rumours linking him with Chelsea.It has been claimed that the 33-year-old is “happy” at the Nou Camp despite former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel being keen for a reunion at Stamford Bridge.
      Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: AFP
      The Blues gaffer recently lauded the Gabon international where he stated that the pair have a “very close relationship”.
      Aubameyang has been eyed up as a potential replacement for Timo Werner, who was allowed to return to RB Leipzig on a permanent deal.
      And SunSport have exclusively revealed how Manchester United are keeping tabs on the player amid uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, the ex-Arsenal skipper is keen to remain in Spain having only linked up with the Blaugrana earlier this year.
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      They have stated that Aubameyang is “happy” is Catalonia, where he knows he has the trust of boss Xavi.
      That is despite Barcelona bringing in Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha while also tying Ousmane Dembele down to a new deal.
      The Spanish news outlet has declared that Aubameyang wants to fight for his role in the team.
      Though Mundo Deportivo have conceded that the forward could be tempted to make the move to Chelsea where he has been told he would be guaranteed a starting spot.
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      It is understood that Barcelona would be willing to part ways with Aubameyang to raise funds in order to land Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Xavi wants to keep the player, but the club will sell if they receive a £25million fee.
      And Barcelona remain keen on securing the services of Blues left wing-back Marcos Alonso.
      He tweeted: “Barcelona have asked around €30m [£25m] fee for Pierre Aubameyang during the weekend, Chelsea wanted to spend way less than this.
      “Talks continue, as Marcos Alonso is still part of the conversations.
      “Tuchel, pushing for Aubameyang as priority… but Xavi insists to keep him.” More