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      Man Utd ‘ready to trigger Antoine Griezmann’s shockingly low release clause and TRIPLE his wages’ in stunning transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly prepared to triple Antoine Griezmann’s Atletico Madrid wages in a bid to lure him to Old Trafford.The Red Devils have endured their worst start to a season in 61 years.
      Man Utd are interested in signing Antoine GriezmannCredit: Getty
      They currently sit sixth in the Premier League table and are at risk of crashing out of the Champions League in the group stages.
      Erik ten Hag is now eager to strengthen his squad in January, with several stars already on his transfer wishlist.
      And according to Catalan outlet El Nacional, Griezmann is considered a top target.
      United officials have travelled to Spain to hold discussions with the Frenchman’s entourage over a potential transfer.
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      In an attempt to lure him to the Premier League, they have allegedly offered to triple Griezmann’s Atletico Madrid salary, which will see him earn around £350,000 per week.
      The report also adds that the striker has a £21.9million (€25m) release clause, making him an affordable target.
      Griezmann first joined Atletico Madrid in 2014 after completing a £24m transfer from Real Sociedad.
      He left to sign for Barcelona after they activated his £105m buy-out clause in 2019, but experienced a dip in form.
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      The striker returned to Atletico Madrid on an initial season-long loan in 2021 before completing a permanent move the following year.
      He has scored 169 goals and provided 77 assists for the Spanish giants. More

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      Man Utd fans hail ‘agent’ Bruno Fernandes as he publicly plants transfer seed into Portugal team-mate’s head

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans hailed “agent” Bruno Fernandes for publicly planting a transfer seed.The Red Devils captain, 29, is currently on international duty with Portugal.
      Joao Neves is a transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
      And during the camp, he openly discussed the idea of linking up with Portuguese sensation Joao Neves for club as well as country.
      Fernandes told Sport TV: “I would love to have him at United.
      “But it’s Joao choice…
      “He has top quality.
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      “He’s a great player but it depends on the coach’s ideas.
      “He will have a great future, in United or somewhere else.”
      And the comments to the media got plenty of United supporters very excited indeed as they heaped praise on their skipper for tapping up teenager Neves.
      One said: “Agent Bruno, you have one thing to do.”
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      Another wrote: “Agent Bruno doing his thing, expect to see the player at MUFC in the summer.”
      A third added: “That’s why I love him so much.”
      A fourth said: “Come to Manchester United.”
      And a final user commented: “Something is cooking here.”
      Neves only turned 19 in September but is already one of the brightest talents for boyhood club Benfica and is being eyed by Erik ten Hag.
      After coming through the academy, the midfielder broke into the first team following Enzo Fernandez’s £106million exit to Chelsea in January.
      He forced his way into the starting XI by the latter stages of the 2022-23 season as Benfica won the league title and scored his first goal in the Lisbon derby against Sporting.
      Last week, the 5ft 9ins technically-gifted talent – who signed a new contract in the summer until 2028 – repeated the trick against Benfica’s arch-rivals with a 94th-minute winner.
      Neves represented Portugal through the youth levels and made his senior debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina last month.
      Bruno Fernandes would love to have the teenager join him at Old TraffordCredit: Getty More

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      David de Gea snubs £500k-a-week Cristiano Ronaldo reunion as ex-Man Utd ace considers transfer to Messi’s Inter Miami

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      DAVID DE GEA has turned down a potential £500,000 a week and a chance to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo again in Saudi Arabia.Keeper De Gea, 33, is without a club after leaving Manchester United in the summer.
      David de Gea left Man Utd at the end of last seasonCredit: Reuters
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr have shown an interest in De GeaCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo’s Saudi side Al-Nassr were keen to make him the latest big-name addition and retain hope of talking him round.
      But sources close to De Gea insist wife Edurne is not keen on joining the Middle East exodus.
      United could yet offer De Gea a short-term deal, while Valencia’s interest in the Spaniard may be scuppered by their financial issues.
      There is also interest from Inter Miami and the prospect of playing in MLS does hold some appeal.
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      De Gea would then link up with Ronaldo’s old rival Lionel Messi, rather than the Portuguese.
      Inter Miami also possess his former Spain team-mates – Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets.
      Man Utd could be without No1 goalkeeper Andre Onana in the New Year, with Cameroon having qualified.
      The tournament is set to take place between January 13 and February 11.
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      United bought Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce for £4.3m in the summer and also still have Tom Heaton on the books.
      But De Gea could yet still be asked to return on a short-term basis.
      The former Red Devil has continued to be seen around Manchester.
      And he recently hung out with United star Sergio Reguilon.
      He then reunited with ex-team-mate Bruno Fernandes.
      Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami could appeal to De GeaCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd hire US firm to find top talent scout as Red Devils fear they’re falling behind two rivals in transfer market

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are using an American recruitment firm to find them a new top talent spotter.United have hired the Los Angeles-based Pace agency to sift through candidates for an ‘emerging talent scout’ role.
      Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United are using an American recruitment firm to find them a new top talent spotterCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils think that they are falling short in that department compared to neighbours Manchester City and Prem rivals Chelsea.
      But outsourcing rather than using their own people to discover someone suitable is a surprise move.
      The first stage of the interview process is also different.
      Candidates are interviewed via a computer before their answers are analysed.
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      It comes after Sir Jim Ratcliffe made his first major power play at United by axing the club’s chief executive Richard Arnold.
      Ineos supremo Ratcliffe is set to take control of 25 per cent of the Red Devils for £1.3billion from loathed US owners the Glazers.
      And his first move was to get rid of Arnold, who has spent 16 years at Old Trafford and took over from Ed Woodward as CEO last year.
      Former Juventus chief executive Jean-Claude Blanc, Ineos’ Sport CEO, has emerged as one of the favourites to take the role.
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      He works closely with the Ineos director of sport Sir Dave Brailsford, the British cycling mastermind who is believed to have regularly visited United’s Carrington HQ ahead of Ratcliffe’s imminent deal, which will see the Brit billionaire take on sporting operations.
      Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman is in the frame for a similar role at United when Ratcliffe takes over sporting control at Old Trafford.
      He has helped Palace sign the likes of Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise, Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi and Cheick Doucoure.
      Crystal Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman is in the frame for a United roleCredit: PA:Empics Sport More

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      Juventus ‘meet Thomas Partey agents as they look to push through huge triple transfer’ amid Jadon Sancho speculation

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      JUVENTUS have met with Arsenal ace Thomas Partey and his representatives ahead of the January transfer window.Juve have identified Partey as the perfect replacement to fill in for the suspended Paul Pogba, who tested positive for banned substance DHEA which naturally boosts testosterone production.
      Juventus have held a meeting with Arsenal ace Thomas ParteyCredit: Alamy
      Juventus have also been linked with Manchester United outcast Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty
      Pogba also returned a second positive sample and now faces a lengthy ban which could see the end of his career at top level.
      The star midfielder will face an anti-doping tribunal, and if found guilty, the 30-year-old could be banned for up to four years.
      According to Foot Mercato, Juventus are thinking ahead and that is why they held a meeting with Partey as well as his agents to discuss a potential move in the winter market.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been deprived of the midfielder throughout the season following another string of injuries that have limited him to a mere five appearances across all competitions.
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      The Ghana international played a big part in the Gunners’ push for the Premier League title last term but it seems like Arteta is planning for life without him after the arrival of Declan Rice last summer.
      However, Partey is not the only player Juventus are looking to sign in the New Year.
      The Bianconeri are also looking to complete a deal for Sassuolo’s Domenico Berardi and Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski.
      And Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri wants club chiefs to move quickly.
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      The Serie A giants have also been linked with a shock swoop for Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho.
      United appear open to letting Sancho go after his public spat with manager Erik ten Hag in September saw him being axed from the first team.
      However, the Red Devils have refused to talk with the Italians about a possible loan deal as Ten Hag’s side prefers to sell the winger outright. More

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      Former Man Utd coach who players cruelly branded ‘Ted Lasso’ lands first manager job in two years

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      FORMER Manchester United coach Chris Armas is set for his first managerial job in two years, according to reports.The Athletic claim that the Colorado Rapids are on the verge of hiring the former United man.
      Armas was regularly spotted with a pair of AirPods in his earsCredit: PA
      The American coach was cruelly dubbed ‘Ted Lasso’ during his stint as the assistant manager to Ralf Rangnick in the 2021-22 season.
      Manchester United’s stars were left frustrated by Rangnick’s apparently “old fashioned” approach to managing and the fact that he left most of the coaching to Armas.
      The coach cut a distinctive figure thanks to the fact he always had a pair of Apple AirPods in his ears while on the bench – something he used to communicate with fellow coach Ewan Sharp.
      After leaving Manchester United along with Rangnick in 2022, Armas had a brief stint at Leeds under Jesse Marsch’s stewardship.
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      Armas took over from Marsch at the New York Red Bulls in 2018 in his job in football as a manager.
      He won the MLS supporters shield trophy with the team and had a record of 33 wins, 27 draws and 11 defeats.
      His only other job as a manager came when he was coach of Toronto FC in 2021 – but he was let go after just 11 matches.
      His new side, The Colorado Rapids finished bottom of the MLS Western Conference last season.
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      The Rapids parted ways with former coach Robin Fraser in September.
      Armas had a successful MLS career as a player, being named in the MLS best XI five times.
      He won an MLS Cup and four US Open Cups with the Chicago Fire.
      Armas also made 66 appearances for the US national team between 1998 and 2005. More

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      Man Utd fans in meltdown as club consider transfer for ‘baller’ centre-back with Varane falling down pecking order

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a swoop for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.Lukeba, 20, joined the Bundesliga side in a £28million transfer from Lyon in August, but his impressive performances have already attracted interest from elsewhere.
      Man Utd are interested in Castello LukebaCredit: Getty
      According to German outlet BILD, Man Utd are keen on the prospect of signing him.
      The Red Devils initially considered a move for Lukeba earlier this year but did not submit a bid.
      RB Leipzig then went on to secure his signature but United officials have continued to monitor the midfielder.
      Erik ten Hag and his team have been impressed with Lukeba’s rapid development in recent months, with scouts relaying several positive reports.
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      The prospect of signing the young midfielder has excited many Man Utd fans, with one person tweeting: “The guy is so fantastic I have watched him several times.”
      Another added: “He’s a baller tbf.”
      While a third said: “Wouldn’t believe it if I saw him in our shirt, too good of a signing.”
      The Red Devils have missed out on a number of bright young talents in recent years due to poor recruitment strategy.
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      However, chief executive Richard Arnold is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, with director of football John Murtough expected to follow.
      That will pave the way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe – who is set to purchase a 25 per cent stake in Man Utd – to bring in new people for the jobs.
      Ten Hag is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January and at the end of the season.
      The Red Devils have already been linked with a move for both Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana and Lecce striker Nikola Krstovic.
      A new defender is understood to be high on Ten Hag’s priority list, with Raphael Varane falling down the pecking order. More

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      Man Utd ‘enter race to sign in-demand Monaco star to bolster midfield but face competition from Juventus’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined the race to sign Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to reports.Erik ten Hag is eager to strengthen his squad amid United’s poor run of form.
      Man Utd have joined the race to sign Youssouf FofanaCredit: Getty
      And a new midfielder is understood to be on his list of priorities.
      The Red Devils signed Mason Mount in a huge £60million transfer from Chelsea in July, but the 24-year-old has been limited to just four Premier League starts so far this season due to injury.
      Sofyan Amrabat, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo and academy star Kobbie Mainoo have also been hit with injuries since the start of the season, while Donny van de Beek remains out of favour.
      Ten Hag is now on the hunt for a new midfielder to add to his ranks.
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      And according to French football reporter Fabrice Hawkins, Fofana is one of his top targets.
      Man Utd see the Frenchman as an ideal replacement for Casemiro, who has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford in recent weeks.
      Fofana’s current contract expires in 2025, so several clubs are monitoring his situation.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are in the race to sign him alongside Man Utd.
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      Fofana joined Monaco in a £13million transfer from Strasbourg in 2020 and has since made 152 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.
      He had the opportunity to join Nottingham Forest in the summer, but rejected a move before stating: “If you’re choosing between Monaco, Fulham and Nottingham, naturally I stay at Monaco.” More