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      Erik ten Hag ready to hijack Prem rivals as he lines up TWO transfer targets to replace Raphael Varane

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hunting two major Premier League targets as they prepare to cash in on Raphael Varane. Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo and Sporting Lisbon hero Goncalo Inacio are tipped to top Erik ten Hag’s shopping list for centre-backs next summer.
      Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo is said to be back on Man Utd’s radarCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils reportedly admire Sporting Lisbon’s Goncalo InacioCredit: Getty
      But Arsenal and Chelsea rate Todibo highly, while Liverpool scouts have watched Inacio.
      United have stepped up their interest in the duo after Varane slipped way down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
      Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans are ahead of the frustrated Frenchman, with Lisandro Martinez due back from injury later this month.
      United’s incoming investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe is understood to have cleared the sale of 30-year-old Varane as part of a wider squad shake-up.
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      And already Bayern Munich are said to be following his situation carefully.
      But Varane’s wages of £340,000 a week are a big stumbling block to the ex-Real Madrid star joining Harry Kane at the German champions.
      Ratcliffe is ready to allow, or even encourage, a mini-clear-out once he completes his 25 per cent buy-in of United.
      The INEOS owner hopes to take over the club completely in a few years.
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      Todibo, 23, who joined Nice from Barcelona after a loan spell, has long been linked with the Red Devils.
       Inacio is a risng star, having won all his five Portugal caps this year.
      But Liverpool might force United’s hand over the 22-year-old – as Anfield chief Jurgen Klopp is reportedly weighing up a January offer for him.
      Raphael Varane is expected to leave Old Trafford next summerCredit: Getty More

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      Everton forced to cash in on prized assets with Jordan Pickford among three Toffees stars set for January transfers

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      SHELL-SHOCKED Everton face selling star names such as Jordan Pickford in January.Manchester United and Chelsea have both been linked with the England keeper and midfielder Amadou Onana.
      England keeper Jordan Pickford has been at Goodison since 2017Credit: Getty
      Toffees’ midfielder Amadou Onana has been trailed by a string of Prem giantsCredit: Rex
      At least three clubs have been linked with Everton striker Dominic Calvert-LewinCredit: Getty
      And Three Lions striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been trailed by Arsenal and Roma.
      The Toffees could be forced into drastic sales as they fear a £300MILLION compensation claim.
      Everton were deducted ten points for breaching Financial Fair Play rules.
      That left Burnley, Leicester and Leeds preparing to sue, with a potential £100m for each club at stake if they win the case.
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      So apart from dropping into the drop zone with the points penalty, the Toffees could lose prized assets in the next transfer window.
      Pickford, 29, only extended his Goodison contract earlier this year until 2017.
      And Prem giants are expected to circle for the Three Lions’ first-choice stopper, should Everton decide to cash in.
      Meanwhile, Onana has reportedly been on the radar of at least four top-flight rivals.
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      United, Chelsea and especially Arsenal have been persistent admirers of the £50million-rated Belgium anchorman, 22.
      But West Ham too showed interest over the summer – as a long-term replacement for Arsenal’s £105m buy Declan Rice.
      As for Calvert-Lewin, the 26-year-old’s progress has been blighted by injury since earning 11 caps up to 2021.
      But Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq have pondered offering the hitman a massive pay deal.
      And aside from Prem clubs, Jose Mourinho has been considering Calvert-Lewin as a fill-in for injured Tammy Abraham. More

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      Sky Sports ‘ready to use pre-recorded crowd noise’ to drown out Everton’s X-rated protest chant in Man Utd clash

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      SKY SPORTS could use pre-recorded crowd noise to block out an X-rated chant from Everton fans against Manchester United on Sunday.Home supporters will protest at the club’s ten-point deduction by blasting “Premier League corrupt as f***” in the tenth minute of the live TV game.
      Sean Dyche’s Everton could get a noisy reception in more ways than one when the Prem returns with Sunday’s home clash vs Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Toffees’ supporters are plotting a verbal blast at Prem chiefsCredit: The Times
      The Times say Sky will act to drown out any offensive language – to make sure their coverage sticks within broadcast guidelines.
      That could include using noise already recorded – a tactic deployed during the Covid lockdown.
      At that time, though, it became an interactive choice for TV viewers, rather than enforced.
      The other option back then was to watch the matches from quiet stadiums devoid of supporters with little “atmosphere”.
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      Now Sky will take action to follow Ofcom rules on not broadcasting bad language, especially at such a family time as Sunday afternoon and well before the 9pm watershed.
      Many Everton fans are furious at the club’s ten-point penalty for a single breach of profit and sustainability rules.
      They believe the punishment is too stiff, particularly as Manchester City face 115 charges while Chelsea are being investigated over payments in the Roman Abramovich era.
      It could even get worse for the Toffees – with the risk of an extra nine-point deduction.
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      The Mail suggest Everton might be hit with a £300million compensation bill – if Burnley, Leicester and Leeds sue the Toffees and win the case.
      That could leave new Everton owners 777 partners struggling to pay up.
      And if they failed to do so, the Toffees would be put into administration – meaning nine points docked off. More

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      Man Utd ‘plotting major clearout with TEN flops to be axed in 2024 transfer window in massive post-takeover overhaul’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are expected to plot a major clearout to offload ten players over the next two transfer windows, a report claims.After a struggling start this term Erik ten Hag is aiming to make a complete overhaul of his Red Devils squad amid the arrival of the new stakeholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      Erik ten Hag is preparing to offload ten players in the next 12 monthsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are plotting a massive post-takeover overhaulCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      With Ratcliffe’s arrival edging closer he is expected to be making a lot of changes to the Man Utd squad.
      Only just last term the club waved goodbye to a host of stars including David de Gea, Anthony Elanga, Dean Henderson and Fred.
      But United have lost nine of their opening matches this term as the Dutch boss is desperate for a bigger clearout of his squad according to Manchester Evening News.
      The report claims over the next 12 months Ten Hag is aiming to get rid of 10 or more players with the help of the club’s new takeover from Ratcliffe’s £1.3billion deal to buy 25 per cent of the club.
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      The long list includes defender Jonny Evans who is nearly 36 and could struggle to earn himself a new deal as his contract runs out next year.
      Raphael Varane is another suspect who is at risk of being thrown out the exit door as he has fallen down the pecking order.
      SunSport exclusively revealed the former Real Madrid star is targeting a move to Saudi Arabia or Italy, but not until the summer window.
      It’s clear Ten Hag has opted for Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof over the French international this term.
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      But Lindelof’s deal is also up next year while Maguire’s runs out in 2025.
      Meanwhile, full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka is approaching the final six months of his contract as his future at Old Trafford remains uncertain.
      The report also claims Ten Hag will be looking to make more changes in the midfield.
      While Fred headed to the Turkish side Fenerbahce, United held onto Scott McTominay despite interest from West Ham.
      United ended up replacing the Brazilian with Sofyan Amrabat who joined on loan from Fiorentina.
      There is an option to sign the Moroccan permanently at the end of the term but he is yet to prove himself and become a regular starter for the team.
      Meanwhile, midfielders Caseimiro and Christian Eriksen are both in their 30s and United could be tempted to sell the pair.
      Also Anthony Martial’s future remains unclear as his contract runs out next June.
      The French star is in his ninth term at United but has fallen down the ranks since Rasmus Hojlund’s arrival.
      Having failed to score since May he has made a limited amount of appearances in Ten Hag’s squad this season.
      With United only managing to hit the back of the net 13 times so far this term a change to the frontline is impending.
      And the other stars on the offload list are backup shot-stopper Tom Heaton and Hannibal Mejbri whose contracts run out in 2024.
      Hannibal’s contract can be extended for another 12 months but Heaton’s time at Old Trafford could be coming to an end.
      Raphael Varane is expected to leave the club next yearCredit: Getty More

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      Fulham ‘ahead of Man Utd and Liverpool in Brazil wonderkid race as Marco Silva targets huge double transfer’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool have suffered a blow in their battle to sign Brazil star Andre Trindade, according to reports.SunSport exclusively revealed that Fulham were desperate to beat their Premier League rivals to the signing of the Fluminense  midfielder.
      Andre Trindade could join Fulham in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      The Cottagers are in the market for a playmaker amid interest in Joao Palhinha, who nearly joined Bayern Munich in the summer.
      And The Standard are now reporting that Fulham are leading the chase for Andre.
      He has emerged as one of the best talents in South America and has three Brazil caps to his name.
      The 22-year-old has been on the radar of Liverpool for some time and they tried to sign him in January.
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      But Fluminense refused to sell during their Copa Libertadores campaign.
      And it proved to be a wise decision, with the Brazilians going on to win the South American equivalent of the Champions League.
      Now, with the domestic campaign ending next month, they are open to selling the player.
      Club president Mario Bittencort even has an agreement with the him that he could leave in January.
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      They are set to demand a fee of £30million for Andre.
      Fulham reportedly moved ahead of Man Utd and Liverpool after chief Alistair Mackintosh flew to Brazil for face-to-face talks last week.
      He was there as Fluminense beat Boca Juniors in the final of the Copa Libertadores too.
      Fulham are also potentially in for a new striker after losing Aleksandar Mitrovic prior to the start of the season.
      Marco Silva will supposedly be backed in the transfer market after penning a new contract at the club and he is keen on Wolfsburg ace Jonas Wind.
      The 24-year-old Dane has interest from many sides and has nine goals in 13 games this season.
      Jonas Wind is attracting interest from several sidesCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd fans say ‘someone should take the chequebook off Ten Hag’ after attempt to complete transfer for 34-year-old ace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag tried to sign Thomas Muller in January, according to reports.The Dutchman is claimed to be a big admirer of the Bayern Munich veteran.
      Thomas Muller has scored one goal for Bayern Munich this seasonCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is seeking January reinforcementsCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag, 53, coached Bayern’s second team between 2013 and 2015 while Muller was a key player for Pep Guardiola.
      According to German outlet Bild, the Red Devils boss wanted to bring Muller to Old Trafford last season.
      They add that it was felt that the 34-year-old’s experience could benefit United.
      And that Ten Hag and Co could try again for Muller in this season’s January transfer window.
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      The German has had an hugely decorated career: lifting 12 Bundesliga titles, six DFB Pokals, two Champions Leagues and the World Cup.
      In total he has played 680 times for Bayern, scoring 237 goals and laying on 261 assists.
      His importance to the German giants has been on the decline, however.
      This season he has started just four of his side’s 15 Bundesliga and Champions League games.
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      He has netted one goal, and laid on a further four assists.
      Seeing links with Muller, some United fans were unimpressed.
      One wrote on social media: “Someone needs to take the cheque book off Erik.”
      While a second fumed: “These are signings should have made in the previous decade.”
      A third blasted: “In a team that has no physicality or energy, Erik wanted to sign a player who’s legs have gone? Luckily transfers wont be in his hands soon.”
      Another added: “Just need to purchase a good walking stick.”
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to take over football operations at United when he completes his imminent 25 per cent partial takeover.
      The Ineos chief is set to back Ten Hag with a transfer war chest in January.
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      Man Utd and Chelsea dealt huge transfer blow as wonderkid signs for agency who represent hatful of Tottenham stars

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Roony Bardghji.The 18-year-old star burst on to the Champions League scene in Copenhagen’s dramatic 4-3 victory over the Red Devils.
      Roony Bardghji has been linked to Premier League clubsCredit: AP
      The Copenhagen star with new agent Christian EmileCredit: Instagram @christianemile
      Bardghji scored the winner in the 87th minute to leave United in danger of crashing out of Europe.
      Despite his young age, he has already made 66 first-team appearances and he has scored ten goals in 23 games this season.
      The winger has been tipped to become a future star and he has been snapped up by agency CAA Base.
      His new representative Christian Emile said: “He’s one of the most exciting talents in the world and also the future of Swedish football since Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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      “It’s natural that he is being monitored by major clubs.”
      On the chance of him leaving Copenhagen, Emile added: “It’s too early to say now but one thing is for sure, you’ll get used to seeing Roony perform on the biggest stage.”
      Man Utd, Chelsea and Newcastle are all reportedly keen on signing the wonderkid.
      But Tottenham will now fancy their chances of tempting Bardghji to North London.
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      This is because CAA Base look after several Spurs players.
      They already have James Maddison, Heung-min Son, Richarlison, Pedro Porro, Pape Sarr and even manager Ange Postecoglou on their books.
      CAA Base have plenty of experience in the Premier League as they also represent Eberechi Eze, Raphael Varane, Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier. More

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      Former Man Utd star looks unrecognisable without long hair 24 years after one of worst Premier League blunders

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans will struggle to recognise one of the club’s most famous flops these days.The former goalkeeper joined United shortly after their Treble triumph in 1999 under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson to replace the great Peter Schmeichel.
      A Manchester United flop looks completely unrecognisable these daysCredit: Getty
      The now 53-year-old sported a set of brown floppy hair as he sat between the sticks for the Red Devils.
      But now Reggina’s former sporting director has traded his famous locks for a shaven cut his 6ft 3in frame has broadened.
      The Italian started strong at Old Trafford following his £4.5million move from Venezia but his performances quickly took a turn for the worse.
      The shot stopper put together a Man of the Match display on his debut against Liverpool at Anfield where United won 3-2.
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      The keeper than started in a 1-1 draw against Wimbledon and then committed one of the most infamous howlers in Premier League history, which led to a swift exit.
      That took place during a 3-3 draw with Southampton when a long-range shot from Matt Le Tissier went straight at the Italian who dropped to the ground to scoop the ball but it rolled underneath his body.
      His final appearance took place soon after in a 5-0 loss at Chelsea and that led to his departure in January 2000 as he joined Reggina.
      Have you figured the mystery man yet…?
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      But it’s of course none other than Massimo Taibi himself!
      Taibi went on to have quite a nomadic career playing for four different Italian clubs.
      His gaffe at Southampton is still remembered, but he insists it was an honest mistake.
      Taibi previously said: “It was just one of those things which happen to goalkeepers. I’ve seen plenty in England and Italy, believe me.
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      That is of course none other than Man Utd flop Massimo TaibiCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Taibi only played four times for Man Utd during his short stintCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Taibi is still remembered for his howler against SouthamptonCredit: AFP – Getty
      “Going through the legs, it looks ridiculous, but it happens often. It’s not the first, it wasn’t the last.
      “I had a similar incident like that at Torino. It happens. It’s an accident, not an error.
      “An error is to come out for the ball and miss it but an innocuous shot which goes through your legs is just a total accident.
      “Unfortunately, the week after, we went to Chelsea and lost 5-0 and as I couldn’t play in the Champions League having already been registered with [AC] Milan.
      “Ferguson decided, rightly, to sit me out for a little, to give me time to learn the language.” More