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      Man Utd transfer target Gareth Bale ‘erased’ by Real Madrid with shirts taken down from club shop and not in ANY plans

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      REAL MADRID appear to have moved on from Gareth Bale as Manchester United prepare a bid for the outcast winger.
      Zinedine Zidane has made it clear that he no longer wants the Welshman but, with two years left on his contract, the pair are at an impasse.

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      Gareth Bale played twice for Wales earlier in the month but is out of action for Real Madrid

      Only the world’s wealthiest clubs could afford to take Bale and his £650,000 weekly wage off Real’s books.
      And, with the player said to be adamant that he has done nothing wrong, he will not accept a miserly offer to leave Madrid.
      Marca report on the Bernabeu club shop taking down any reference to Bale and his No11 shirt.
      It follows his absence from Real’s recent release of their third kit, which featured almost every other recognisable face in Zidane’s squad.

      Meanwhile, Bale works alone in the Valdebebas gym, away from the first-team’s pre-season sessions.
      The word is that the 31-year-old is suffering from a knee problem but, officially, the diagnosis remains a mystery.
      That is because, according to reports in Spain, Bale is deploying data protection laws to prevent medical information from being released without his consent.
      This use of the law was first discussed last year but it is understood that Bale is once again ensuring his injury condition remains off the record.

      Real hope to find a buyer for their £85million purchase before the October 5 window.

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      With Tottenham reportedly not in the running, SunSport believe Manchester United to be the primary contender.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is getting tired of the club’s pursuit of Jadon Sancho and has not ruled out an experienced player, such as Bale, being drafted in later in the window.
      Real could demand an £18.5m transfer fee if a loan deal cannot be thrashed out.

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      Barcelona’s Lautaro Martinez transfer turns messy after claims bitter rivals Real Madrid have launched a bid

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      BARCELONA are refusing to give up on Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez, but accept that a deal is now ‘extremely complicated’.
      Ronald Koeman’s side have been chasing the Argentine striker for months, hoping to see him link up with compatriot Lionel Messi.

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      Martinez could stay at Inter if Barcelona fail to match their asking priceCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Lautaro Martinez has been making headlines in Spain

      But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, finances are difficult at the Catalan club.
      And Inter are refusing to budge on their £83million valuation.
      Reports in Italy have even suggested that Real Madrid have entered the race, further complicating matters for their bitter rivals.

      But Spanish newspaper Sport deny that there has been such a move from Madrid – and that “interest” could have been leaked in order to force Barcelona into upping their offer.
      For now he remains at Inter, with his agent commenting over the weekend: “At the moment, Lautaro isn’t moving from Inter, he is here.”
      It’s believed that Martinez, 23, is eager to sign for Barcelona – despite also attracting interest from Manchester City in the Premier League.
      But first, Barca must ship off some of their unwanted, high-earning stars.

      One man that does seem likely to cross between Barcelona and Inter this summer is midfielder Arturo Vidal, with Antonio Conte expecting to be reunited with his former star.

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      Arturo Vidal could leave Barcelona for Inter MilanCredit: Reuters

      The striker that Martinez would likely replace in Luis Suarez, however, appears to see his future hanging in the balance.
      The 33-year-old was told in so uncertain terms by Koeman to find a new club.
      Suarez has been linked with a move to Juventus, although AS believe that he is locked in talks with Atletico Madrid over a LaLiga switch.
      And Sport claim that should Suarez fail to secure a move elsewhere, that he could be sidelined by Barcelona for the entirety of the final year of his contract.

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      Luis Suarez has been told to leave BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Man Utd weighing up £28m transfer for Valencia’s Uros Racic, dubbed the ‘new Nemanja Matic’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are weighing up a move for Valencia’s Uros Racic.
      The Serbian central midfielder has a £92million release clause in his contract.

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      Valencia midfielder Uros Racic is being chased by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But with Valencia struggling with a financial crisis, a fee of around £28m might be enough to secure Racic’s services.
      Racic is a box-to-box player – around 6ft 4ins and powerfully built.
      He is renowned for his workrate and defensive power but also has good footwork and can shoot with either foot.
      Aged just 22, he has failed to settle in Valencia after joining the La Liga outfit from Red Star.

      He had loan spells last season with Famalicao in Portugal and Spanish outfit Tenerife.
      United have been keeping tabs on Racic, whose idol is their midfield superstar Paul Pogba.
      With doubts still remaining about the Frenchman’s Old Trafford future, Racic could be a reasonably-priced long-term replacement if the France ace does leave.

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      Racic has been dubbed the ‘new Nemanja Matic’

      Should he arrive at United he will provide further competition to compatriot Nemanja Matic in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s crowded midfield.

      SunSport have also exclusively revealed how the Red Devils are ready to make a loan offer for Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale.
      The club are losing patience in their quest to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund, as the German outfit continue to hold out for £108m.

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      Man Utd preparing Gareth Bale loan move as club lose patience in Jadon Sancho transfer pursuit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to offer Gareth Bale a short-term deal after losing patience over Jadon Sancho.
      United want to take the Real Madrid star on loan for a season initially but with the option to renegotiate that for a further year.

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      Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale could join Manchester United on a loan dealCredit: Getty – Contributor

      Bale, 31, has two years left on his current £650,000-a-week Real Madrid contract.
      He would have to take a wage cut with United and Real may even have to pay part of it.
      Real could demand an upfront transfer fee of £18.5million rather than a loan.
      But United are now seriously looking into all options.

      The news has left Sancho sweating as he was convinced his switch from Borussia Dortmund to Old Trafford would go through this summer or in the New Year window.
      United had agreed personal terms with the England international.
      They have also recently resolved the issue of the agents cut of the deal which had been a major stumbling block.
      But they will still not match the £108m valuation the Bundesliga side have put on the player.

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      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is desperate to bring in a new winger this summerCredit: Reuters
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      United believe that is way too high for a 20-year-old in the current financial climate with all football clubs hit hard by the Covid-19 lockdown.
      While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s policy is to get in young hungry players to grow with United, he is not averse to signing a seasoned international like Bale while bringing another player through in that wide position.
      Bale’s experience, particularly in Europe, is a big attraction with United now back in the Champions League which the Welsh international has won four times.
      The arrival of Bale would end a long-running saga with United constantly linked to the player down the years.
      Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes and Jose Mourinho all tried to sign him.
      United boss Moyes and Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward even had a helicopter waiting to bring him to Carrington on the day he flew out to sign for Real Madrid in 2013.
      United meanwhile will not sign another defender until they can offload one of their own.
      They are interested in Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon who would cost £23m.

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      Borussia Dortmund ace Jadon Sancho could remain in Germany for another seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      But they currently have an excess in the defence department with Marcus Rojo, Diogo Dalot, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling still on their books but not wanted by manager Ole Solskjaer.
      United are trying to negotiate the sale of Smalling to Roma, where he impressed on loan last season, but the Serie A club are yet to match the £20m asking price.
      So far this summer United have made just one addition to their squad with the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek for £39m.

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      Edinson Cavani ‘wants free Barcelona transfer as striker offers services to replace Luis Suarez up front’

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      EDINSON CAVANI has reportedly offered his services to Barcelona as a replacement for outgoing striker Luis Suarez.
      Sport reports the former Paris Saint-Germain forward has contacted the Catalan giants TWICE in the last few weeks.

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      Edinson Cavani offered his services to BarcelonaCredit: Reuters

      The 33-year-old is a free agent after his contract expired in the French capital.
      And the report states he asked for a short-term two-year deal to help plug the club’s gap in attack.
      Suarez was given the boot by new Barca boss Ronald Koeman in a brutal one-minute phone call.

      The Uruguayan has been very heavily linked with a move to Juventus but reports suggested he could snub the Old Lady to stay in LaLiga with Atletico Madrid.
      Suarez was also rumoured to be heading back to old side Ajax after becoming surplus to requirements in Catalonia.
      And after being told to train alone, the 33-year-old could suffer a similar fate to Real Madrid outcast Gareth Bale.
      If Suarez turns down a move away from the Nou Camp he could spend a YEAR in the stands as his contract runs down.

      Compatriot Cavani is also looking for pastures new after his move to Benfica collapsed at the last minute.

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      Edinson Cavani could replace fellow Uruguayan Luis Suarez at BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      And the report states his proven goalscoring ability – he has netted 341 goals in 556 career appearances – and presence in the box did interest Barcelona enough to consider the proposal.
      Leeds target Cavani can join for no fee which would help the Catalan giants’ financial strife after the accounts for 2019-20 reported a £90million loss.
      The former Napoli ace may be a stop-gap as Barca look to sign younger targets for the future like Inter Milan’s 23-year-old Lautaro Martinez.
      But a deal now appears unlikely as the club told Cavani he is not in their sights – despite the fact he would earn a lot less than international team-mate Suarez.
      Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu is desperate to get the annual wage bill down and will reportedly ask Lionel Messi to take a pay cut in their first face to face meeting since the end of the Argentine’s transfer saga.

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      Eden Hazard ‘to miss Real Madrid’s LaLiga opener’ with ankle injury after ‘annoying’ club by jetting off on Belgium duty

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      EDEN HAZARD is set to sit out Real Madrid’s LaLiga opener after failing to recover from an ankle injury.
      Going without their star winger for Sunday’s match at Real Sociedad will give Los Blancos further reason to be unhappy with him.

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      Eden Hazard is enduring another spell on the sidelines ahead of Real Madrid starting their title defenceCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Reports of discontent at the Bernabeu have grown in recent weeks, following Hazard’s difficult first year in Spain.
      A series of injuries and poor form restricted the former Chelsea ace to 14 league starts and a single goal after his £150million move.
      According to Cadena Cope, Hazard’s latest setback means he will miss the weekend’s LaLiga opener.
      Madrid have put the 29-year-old on a special training regime to fix the ankle injury holding him back.

      It follows reports of angry Real bosses telling their forward to knuckle down after turning up for pre-season in poor shape.
      Only last week, Spanish media detailed how he needed at least two more weeks to get match fit.
      Despite his strict regime, Hazard jetted off to join Belgium’s Nations League camp.
      He did not play in either win over Denmark and Iceland.

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      Yet he reportedly attracted criticism from those within his club who prefer that he focus on his recovery in Madrid.
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      Lionel Messi will be asked to take pay cut in first meeting with Bartomeu since transfer saga to lower Barca squad wages

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      LIONEL MESSI will reportedly be asked to stomach a pay cut by Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
      Cuatro reports the proposal will be put to the Argentine superstar when the two meet face to face for the first time since the end of Messi’s transfer saga.

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      Lionel Messi will be asked to accept a cut in wages

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      Josep Bartomeu will ask Messi to take a pay cut in their first meeting since he agreed to stayCredit: AFP or licensors

      The 33-year-old shocked the world by announcing he wanted to leave the club in August.
      Debate raged over whether Messi could leave for free and if he would sensationally reunite with Pep Guardiola and play for Manchester City in the Premier League.
      But ultimately he made a reluctant U-turn after revealing he would not take the club he loves to court in order to leave.

      The report states Messi wants nothing to do with Bartomeu, given the forward believes he went back on his word after saying he would be allowed to go if he desired.
      However, the Catalan giants’ financial situation is dire.
      Club accounts for the 2019-20 season revealed massive losses of £90million.
      And despite a net gain of around £20m from the deal that saw Arthur leave for Juventus and Miralem Pjanic arriving at the Nou Camp, more needs to be done.

      Messi knows – after being re-elected as skipper – he will have to lead by example when it comes to cost-cutting measures.

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      The club are desperate to get their annual wage bill down and need Messi to give a reduction the green light before moving onto other big earners in the first-team squad.
      The report adds that sparks will fly in the meeting between Bartomeu and Messi after such an eventful summer.
      On the pitch, Messi returned to training last Monday under new boss Ronald Koeman.
      And the former Holland boss immediately selected him to start the first game of the season on Saturday.
      Barca beat Gimnastic 3-1 with Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann and the returning Philippe Coutinho nabbing the goals.

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      Man Utd ‘nearing’ £23m Sergio Reguilon transfer but fighting Real Madrid over buy-back clause for defender

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      MANCHESTER United are “nearing” a £23 million swoop on Sergio Reguilon – but they are fighting Real Madrid over a buy-back clause, according to reports.
      Talks are ongoing between the two clubs over the defender moving to Old Trafford but this is reportedly the major stumbling block.

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      Sergio Reguilon competed against Man United in a 2018 pre-season

      Marca report that the Manchester club want to buy him outright with no strings attached from Real Madrid.
      But the La Liga champions are hoping to have a buyback option after one or two seasons in case the full-back blossoms in the Premier League.
      Reguilon has impressed after a tremendous season on loan at Sevilla and has been closely linked with the Red Devils all season.
      Madrid are reportedly open to him moving away due to Marcelo and Ferland Mendy being ahead of him in the pecking order.

      But their attempts to add a buy back clause suggests they expect him to grow as a player.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s hopes of landing him appear to have taken a blow after reports emerged that Reguilon was more keen on a move back to Sevilla.

      But that move could be torpedoed if Sevilla land Marcus Acuna from Sporting, who would serve as his replacement.

      Reguilon is believed to welcome an approach from Manchester United in any case.

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