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      Man Utd star Paul Pogba ‘offered to Barcelona on free transfer’ as Solskjaer targets Aurelien Tchouameni as replacement

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      PAUL POGBA’S agent Mino Raiola is reportedly drumming up interest for his man with Barcelona a potential destination.The 28-year-old midfielder – who is out of contract at the end of the season – has been ‘offered’ to the Catalan giants by the super-agent.
      Paul Pogba could be on his way out of Man Utd this summerCredit: Getty
      Paul Pogba with Aurelien Tchouameni after winning the Nations LeagueCredit: Getty
      According to ESPN there is still the possibility of Pogba signing a new deal at United, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly already sounded out a replacement.
      That being Aurelien Tchouameni – Pogba’s international teammate.
      The 21-year-old midfielder has a reported asking price of around £42-50million.
      Monaco man Tchouameni has made an impressive start to the Ligue 1 season and helped France to Nations League glory last week.
      But Tchouameni is likely to be at the centre of a bidding war, with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Liverpool, Chelsea AND Juventus all said to be in the hunt for the youngster.
      While Pogba has been ‘offered’ to Barca, a move to Camp Nou would prove to be difficult.
      The cash-strapped Catalans are still paying out more on wages than La Liga allow, and despite being a free transfer initially Pogba would demand a significant salary.

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      They are also still over £1.1BILLION in debt.
      And Raiola would likely charge a hefty agent fee for any potential deal regarding Pogba.
      However the United midfielder is not short of potential suitors come next summer.
      The Red Devils want to tie him down to a new deal amid interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.
      Pogba is said to be willing to put pen-to-paper on a mind-boggling £400,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford.
      But a return to Juventus has also been rumoured, as has a move to Barca’s La Liga rivals Real Madrid, and French giants PSG are never far away from being linked with big names.
      The France international is free to begin negotiations with foreign clubs regarding a pre-contract agreement from January 1.
      ⚽ Read our Manchester United live blog for the latest news and transfer gossip from Old Trafford
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      Man Utd star Jesse Lingard transfer target for Barcelona and AC Milan with England star’s contract expiring next summer

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      BARCELONA and AC Milan are targeting a free transfer swoop for Manchester United star Jesse Lingard, according to reports.The playmaker rejected a new Red Devils contract last month and will be able to leave for nothing at the end of the season if he doesn’t sign a new deal.
      Barcelona and AC Milan are keen to sign Jesse Lingard on a freeCredit: Getty
      Lingard, 28, is attracting some of Europe’s biggest clubs and Barca and AC Milan are the latest to emerge, according to the Mail.
      He can sign pre-contract agreements with overseas clubs in January.
      And SunSport exclusively revealed this week United will consider selling him for £15m in January if he continues to reject his boyhood club’s offers.
      Having revived his career on loan at West Ham last season, Lingard has struggled to break into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting XI since his return this summer.
      He has come off the bench to score a winner at the Hammers and set up Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal against Villarreal.
      The England international has been in talks over an extension to his contract, but he wants to keep his options open with the view of making Gareth Southgate’s squad for next year’s World Cup.

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      SunSport understands he has been offered terms around £135,000-a-week at Old Trafford, a decent increase on his current deal.
      The academy graduate is interested in staying, but wants assurances he will get regular first-team action.
      Lingard holds United close to his heart after a two-decade association.
      The Red Devils do not want to lose him on a free at the end of the campaign, if he decides he wants to go.
      So Old Trafford chiefs will discuss letting him leave in January if they can find a buyer.
      Lingard is expected to get playing time in Champions League, cup competitions and off the bench in the Premier League.
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      United valued him at around £25m over the summer, but rebuffed interest from suitors.
      West Ham, along with Leicester and other Premier League sides, have shown interest in the Warrington-born ace.
      But he now has offers from LaLiga and Serie A giants who showed strong interest in signing him as a free agent.

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      Ansu Fati’s agent Jorge Mendes arrives in Barcelona for contract talks amid transfer speculation with Man Utd and City

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      BARCELONA are reportedly desperate to tie Ansu Fati down to a new deal, with agent Jorge Mendes arriving in Catalonia for talks.The 18-year-old winger is in the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp leading to speculation he could be on his way out in 2022.
      Ansu Fati has just one year left on his Barcelona contract as clubs keep track on his situationCredit: Getty
      Manchester City are claimed to have made a late enquiry to sign the Spain international in August after failing to nab Cristiano Ronaldo.
      And their neighbours United are said to have asked about his availability to Mendes during negotiations to bring Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.
      Big things are expected of Fati, with the forward handed the club’s iconic No10 jersey after Lionel Messi departed in the summer.
      According to Marca, Barcelona are confident that a deal can be reached to extend Fati’s stay.
      They state that his representative Mendes is in the city to speak with Barca to discuss a contract worthy of his importance in the team.
      Fati is understood to be keen to agree fresh terms having returned to first-team action.

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      After ten months on the sidelines with a knee injury, Fati made his comeback in the 3-0 win against Levante on September 26.
      And he got on the score sheet in the victory, with the player celebrating with Barca’s team doctors.
      Following the match, Fati declared that he feels no pressure wearing Messi’s No10 shirt as he spoke of his pride at being trusted to follow in his footsteps.
      He said: “It is not a pressure. I am proud to wear the No10 after Leo.
      “I am happy with the club and captains for the opportunity.”
      Spanish winger Fati scored on his return to action for Barcelona last monthCredit: Reuters
      Fati isn’t the only player close to agreeing a new Barcelona deal, with midfielder Pedri set to sign a five-year contract.
      The 18-year-old’s contract will include a whopping €1BILLION (£846.7m) release clause.
      It will be the joint-highest buyout clause in world football along with Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
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      Eden Hazard’s car collection: Belgium and Real Madrid star rides Audis, an Aston Martin, Mercedes cars worth over £500k

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      HE’S just as sleek off the pitch as he is on it.Eden Hazard, 30, may be struggling for form now at Real Madrid but he never fails to hit top gear off it.
      Eden Hazard always hits top gear off the pitch with his £500k car collection despite his struggles on itCredit: Rex
      A true ‘Petrol Header’, Eden Hazard owns a couple of AudisCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Belgian playmaker left Chelsea for the Bernabeu in 2019 and banks around £416,000-a-week with the Spanish giants.
      And that certainly goes a long way in helping him acquiring more flashy motors for his collection.
      As you can imagine from one of the best players on the planet over the last decade, Hazard’s garage is full of incredible cars.
      He has been spotted in various rides over the years, including a Mercedes Benz AMG GTR, Audi R8 V10, BMW X6, Audi RS4 Avant, Range Rover, Aston Martin Vanquish and Mercedes C Class.
      But how much are they all worth?
      Join SunSport in totalling up the numbers, that’ll leave you green with envy:

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      The Audi R8 V10 that’s part of Hazard’s collection is worth £110kCredit: Handout
      Audi R8 V10
      Able to hit a top speed of 205mph, Hazard should never be late to Madrid training ground driving this car.
      Brazil star Neymar also owns an R8, so Hazard’s in good company.
      Price: Around £110k
      BMW X6
      A stylish and reliable SUV, the classic number ten often took his X6 for a spin on match day.
      As a family man, this roomy ‘Beamer’ is also perfect to drive around his missus, Natacha Van Honacker and their four kids for a day out.
      Price: From £60k
      The BMW X6 is the perfect family car for Hazard, a dad of fourCredit: Handout
      Audi RS4 Avant
      A regular standard among footballers, including Real Madrid and Barcelona’s elite – who have deals with the car giants – Hazard loves the Audi brand.
      Price: From £60,290
      Range Rover Sport
      A Range Rover… every footballer should own one and most of them do.
      Hazard’s preference is the sport model because it’s comfortable and the ideal ride for when he finishes training and can stretch his legs.
      Should be more than enough room for his 5’8″ frame.
      Price: From £60,760
      Hazard may have scored himself another Audi after joining Real Madrid
      The Range Rover Sport is Hazard’s preference when leaving training
      The most expensive car in Hazard’s collection is the classy Aston Martin Vanquish worth £199,950Credit: Paul Tonge – The Sun
      Is classy Hazard pondering what motor to get next?Credit: Reuters
      Aston Martin Vanquish
      A classy gents’ car, the Vanquish is the most expensive motor in Hazard’s collection.
      James Bond star Daniel Craig once owned a limited edition version, which was sold at an auction for £344,000.
      Price: From £199,950
      Mercedes C-Class
      The luxury C-Class has been part of the German brand’s make-up since 1993.
      It was also one of the first cars Hazard rocked up in when he signed for Chelsea from Lille back in 2012. Needless to say, he’s moved on since.
      Price: From £32,260
      Cool Hazard is a motor car enthusiast
      The cheapest car in Hazard’s collection is a £32k C-ClassCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Hazard’s AMG GTR reaches a top speed of 197.6 mphCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Felipe Massa strikes a pose with car aficionado, Hazard
      And finally, Mercedes Benz AMG GTR
      Perhaps the best-looking in his collection, Hazard has a AMG GTR which has a horse power of 430 kW and top speed of 197.6 mph.
      Former Aston Villa and Man City ace Gareth Barry once had one once upon a time too.
      Price: From £99,245
      That gives us a grand total of £622,505 – over a half million pounds worth of cars! Now, that’s nothing to be sniffed at.
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      Newcastle line up January transfer swoop for Clement Lenglet after starting just one game for Barcelona this season

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly eyeing up a January swoop to sign Barcelona’s out-of-favour defender Clement Lenglet.The Magpies have cash to spend having recently been the subject of a high-profile £300million takeover from a Saudi-led consortium.
      Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet is a reported January target for NewcastleCredit: Getty
      And despite boss Steve Bruce poised to be axed, club chiefs are putting together a shortlist of potential recruits for upcoming transfer windows.
      According to Sport, the Toon are keen to bring France international Lenglet, 26, to St James’ Park in the New Year.
      Lenglet has fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp this term having started just once out of Barca’s opening eight LaLiga games.
      Eric Garcia and Ronald Araujo have been preferred ahead of the ex-Sevilla ace to partner Gerard Pique at the back.
      The Spanish news outlet states that Newcastle have already asked about his availability as they look to sign a left-footed central defender.
      And Lenglet is seen as an attractive option as he would raise the level of defence at Newcastle, while he could be sold on the cheap due to Barcelona’s financial difficulties.

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      It has also been said that Newcastle are only prepared to invest little in January before going all out next summer.
      Everton and West Ham were linked with a loan move for Lenglet in July, but it is Newcastle that are now understood to be in pole position.
      And Lenglet isn’t the only member of Barcelona’s squad that Newcastle are believed to be targeting.
      Former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is claimed to be of interest in the winter transfer window.
      Meanwhile Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged Newcastle to sign the likes of Jesse Lingard, Raheem Sterling and Declan Rice.
      Speaking on his FIVE YouTube channel, he said: “I’d be going to try and make like a mad couple of signings, like huge, that I think would be gettable.
      Newcastle boast the wealthiest owners in world football following their takeover
      “I’d be looking at people like Raheem Sterling. Raheem Sterling’s not playing regularly, I’d go ask him the question. I’d go and ask Declan Rice, ‘What’s going on’.
      “Them two would be the first two on my list, and I’d go all out to go and get them. And then I’d be trying to get people like Jesse Lingard, who’s in and around the Man United squad.’ 
      “It’s unrealistic until you ask the question. I’d be going out there to get answers from these types of players and then you work your way down your list.”
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      ‘Best thing is to play’ – Man Utd teen loanee Facu Pellistri hints Jadon Sancho transfer pushed him into Alaves switch

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      MANCHESTER United winger Facundo Pellistri has suggested that Jadon Sancho’s arrival at Old Trafford made him decide to head out on loan. Sancho signed from Dortmund for £73million in July, with Pellistri heading to Spanish side Alaves in August.
      Pellistri in action for United in pre-seasonCredit: Getty
      Sancho has played nine times in all competitions for the Red Devils this seasonCredit: EPA
      The 19-year-old had originally confessed that he wanted to stay at United back in July.
      But seeing Sancho arrive seemingly changed his mind, with the Uruguayan conscious that first-team appearances would be limited.
      He did feature for Ole Gunnar Solskajer in pre-season, but left on loan before the Premier League campaign began in a bid to play regular football.
      Speaking to The Athletic about his pre-season with United, Pellestri said: “I felt stronger in the first team, I scored in a game at Derby for the first team.
      “It was a very hard pre-season, the hardest I’ve ever had. Physically, you are really pushed, the training is such a high level.
      “New players came in, including in my position [Sancho] so I thought it was a good idea to go on loan again.

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      “The best thing for a player is to play, and for a young player, to get experience.”
      Pellistri also revealed the club treated him to a new house after signing from Penarol.
      He said: “The club gave me a house filled with enough food for two months.
      “The difference between United and a club in Uruguay was incredible. There were so many people to help look after us. If we had any problem, I just had to call.
      “If I wanted a new phone — no problem. They would get one for me.”
      And the club could now be pressed into recalling Pellistri from his loan spell in Spain.
      He has started just one of Alaves’ seven games this season, making six appearances off the bench.
      According to Goal, United are ‘frustrated’ with the situation – particularly given that they received other offers for Pellistri in the summer.
      Should Pellistri fail to log 1,000 minutes of action by the start of December, the Red Devils will have the option to recall him in January.
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      Kylian Mbappe threatens to retire from international football at 22 after France star ‘was made to feel like problem’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has revealed he felt unwanted by France after their Euro 2020 exit and is considering retirement.Mbappe’s spot-kick miss sent Les Bleus out of the tournament in a 5-4 shoot-out defeat by Switzerland in the last 16.
      Mbappe has been strongly linked with a move away from PSG to join Real MadridCredit: Getty
      And the striker, who has given the clearest signal yet he wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain after this season, has stirred it up at international level by admitting he will walk if he is no longer wanted by France.
      Mbappe, 22, said: “I have always put the France team above everything and I will always put it above everything.
      “Above all, I never wanted to be a problem but I felt that I was supposedly starting to become a problem and people saw me as a problem.
      “The most important thing is the France team, and if the France team is happier without me, that’s how it is.
      “The message I received was my ego was making us lose, that I wanted to take up too much space, and without me, therefore, we might have won.
      “It’s over now. I have so much love for the France team that I can ignore it all.”

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      Mbappe also said he felt he lacked support from French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet after he was racially abused at Euro 2020.
      But his international team-mate Lucas Hernandez said Mbappe remained “100 per cent integrated” in the France squad during the summer tournament.
      The Bayern Munich defender added: “He wanted to play and win the Euros.
      Messi is reportedly earning £1,000,000-a-week at PSG
      “Elimination was a huge blow to all of us but everyone loves Kylian.
      “Kylian is a huge player. We are all with him and we need him.”
      Meanwhile, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was forced to backtrack after appearing to suggest Mbappe could be heading to the Bernabeu in the January window.
      He said: “What I have said is that we have to wait until next year to have news and that, I always respect PSG, with whom we have a good relationship.”
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