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      Man Utd fans convinced it’s not too late to hijack Declan Rice’s Arsenal transfer as they spot budding bromance

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      DECLAN RICE’S Arsenal transfer is set to be finalised tomorrow.But some Manchester United fans are still dreaming of hijacking the move.
      Declan Rice is on the verge of joining ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Rice, 24, has agreed to join the Gunners in a club-record £105million deal.
      Arsenal beat off competition from Manchester City, agreeing to pay West Ham £100m by 2025 and a further £5m in bonuses.
      Rice and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta were both eager to get the deal done as soon as possible, ahead of the North Londoners’ pre-season tour of the US.
      The England midfielder has not been back at West Ham for training ahead of his Arsenal move.
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      He has instead been spotted working in Portugal with a trio of stars – including Bruno Fernandes.
      Rice was spotted training with the Man United ace in the Algarve, as well as AC Milan star Rafael Leao and Man City’s Joao Cancelo.
      He has also been seen interacting with Fernandes on Instagram.
      The in-demand star commented on the attacking midfielder’s Instagram post, which read: “Having fun and working hard with some ballers.”
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      Bruno Fernandes has spent time training with Rice this summerCredit: Getty
      Rice responded, alongside a fist-bump emoji and a heart: “Yessir.”
      He also posted “Stepping it up” on his own account, with Fernandes commenting with a pair of fist-bumps.
      Seeing the interactions between Rice and Fernandes, some United fans were determined to see their side try to hijack Arsenal’s swoop.
      One wrote: “So THIS is why Rice’s deal at Arsenal is stalling. He wants United.”
      While a second tweeted: “Cancel your Arsenal contract and come to a bigger club.”
      A third suggested: “Late steal?”
      And another commented: “Agent Bruno.”
      While a further social media user added: “Would’ve absolutely balled out in Manchester… but poor lad decided to go to a small club in London.”
      However they’re set to be disappointed with Sky Sports reporting West Ham have been assured the paperwork for the transfer will be finalised tomorrow.
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      Long-term Man Utd & Arsenal target completes shock transfer to join Koulibaly and Neves at Saudi side Al-Hilal

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      LONG-TERM Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has finally waved goodbye to Lazio – moving to the Saudi Pro League.The Serbian became a cult-hero at Lazio due to his loyalty – having been linked with a move away virtually every summer.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic heads to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth £34 millionCredit: Getty
      Man United never managed to get a deal over the line, despite persistent links.
      Milinkovic-Savic, 28, has finally left Lazio – signing for Al-Hilal in a £34million deal.
      The midfielder joins the likes of Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly in heading to the four-time Asian Champions League winners.
      Neves moved to Al-Hilal in a £47m move from Wolves earlier this summer.
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      While Chelsea flop Koulibaly left the Blues for Al-Hilal in a £17m deal.
      Milinkovic-Savic grabbed more league goals and assists last season than United star Bruno Fernandes.
      Since his move to Italy in 2015, he had been consistently linked with Europe’s biggest clubs – including Real Madrid, Man United and PSG.
      He scored 57 goals and laid on 49 assists in 267 Serie A matches in total.
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      Milinkovic-Savic has finally left the Italian capital in a move that is set to see him pocket around £325k a week.
      He becomes the latest big name star to sign for a Saudi side – following the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
      The former Serie A star will play under ex-Benfica boss Jorge Jesus, after the Portuguese boss agreed to take over at Al-Hilal.
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      Man Utd ‘have ambitious Rasmus Hojlund swap transfer bid rejected as Atalanta demand £86m in full’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly had a players-plus-cash bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected by Atalanta.The Red Devils have made the striker one of their transfer priorities this summer.
      Manchester United have had a bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected

      And they are believed to be in the process of reaching a transfer agreement for the signings of Hojlund and Andre Onana.
      But their chances of signing Hojlund have taken a blow after United offered Atalanta a player exchange deal including money on top.
      Atalanta value the 20-year-old at £86million and are insisting on a cash-only deal, report The Athletic.

      United view that as excessive and had hoped the Serie A club would be willing to reduce their asking price if a player was exchanged.
      Midfielders Fred and Donny van de Beek are available for transfer with the pair missing United’s pre-season friendly win over Leeds in Oslo on Wednesday.
      United’s summer budget of around £100m means they may be forced to look elsewhere if Atalanta refuse to budge, as Onana could cost around £50m.
      The Red Devils have been dealt another blow in their Hojlund pursuit with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested in the youngster.
      But Hojlund is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford and agreeing personal terms should not prove difficult.
      That means a deal could be wrapped up quickly if United and Atalanta reach an agreement on his transfer fee.
      Erik ten Hag also has other attacking targets if the club miss out on Hojlund, including Randal Kolo Muani and Victor Osimhen. More

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      Anthony Elanga lined up for Premier League switch with Man Utd open to transfer for winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED forward Anthony Elanga has received interest from Everton regarding a potential transfer, according to reports.The Swedish attacker, 21, started just seven games for the Red Devils last season.
      Anthony Elanga is being linked with a move away from Old Trafford
      He made 16 appearances in the Premier League, registering no goals and just one assist.
      And he appears to be some way down the pecking order in Erik ten Hag’s squad – behind the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Anthony Martial, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho.
      According to Foot Mercato, Everton are keen to sign the Sweden international this summer.
      They had been interested in a loan deal for the forward in the January window.
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      But they are now expected to “ramp up their efforts” in a bid to seal a deal.
      Elanga’s contract with Man Utd runs until 2026.
      However, his lack of game time could mean Ten Hag has little issue with him leaving the club.
      Elanga is a product of United youth set-up, joining back in 2014.
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      He became a first-team regular towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign, contributing two goals and two assists during the second half of their Premier League campaign under Ralf Rangnick.
      But he has now seen that momentum stall since the arrival of Ten Hag.
      His only major trophy to date has been the Carabao Cup – which Man Utd won in February.
      And it remains to be seen whether Elanga would be interested in a move to Everton – who were embroiled in a second successive relegation battle last season. More

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      Mason Greenwood in latest bid to get career back on track as he’s pictured training with Man United teammate

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      MASON Greenwood keeps in tip-top condition with Manchester United teammate Anthony Elanga.Greenwood and Elanga, both 21, were all smiles after a training session with Irish star James Abankwah, 19, who plays for Italian side Udinese.
      Mason Greenwood, left, keeps in tip-top condition with Manchester United teammate Anthony Elanga, right, with Irish star James Abankwah between themCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The England striker was suspended by Old Trafford bosses in February after charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour against him were dropped by prosecutorsCredit: PA
      Greenwood is still suspended by United, despite charges including attempted rape being dropped.
      A source said: “He’ll be playing football somewhere this coming season.”
      Greenwood and Elanga are friends who both come through United’s renowned academy system.
      Elanga joined United when he was 12 while Greenwood has been at the club since primary school.
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      The England striker was suspended by Old Trafford bosses in February after charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour against him were dropped by prosecutors.
      He was arrested in January 2022 after a woman made a series of claims on social media.
      Manager Erik ten Hag and the majority of the first team are willing to give him another chance.
      But United’s women’s team is understood to have reservations while sponsors are also concerned about being linked to the £75,000-a-week player.
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      Andre Onana vs David de Gea vs Dean Henderson: How Inter Milan keeper compares to Man Utd legend ahead of transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are on the brink of signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan to become their new No1.The Cameroonian star will replace David de Gea as the Red Devils’ first choice between the sticks.

      Andre Onana is set to become Manchester United’s new No1Credit: Getty
      De Gea, 32, was United’s goalkeeper for 12 years, having been signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011.
      No keeper in the 20-time champions’ history has kept more clean sheets than the Spaniard – but United boss Erik ten Hag has decided to move on.
      Following De Gea’s emotional farewell upon the conclusion of his £375,000 a week contract – Onana is set to agree terms weekly terms worth around £100k.
      United have lodged a £35.8million bid for the 27-year-old, which falls below Inter’s valuation.
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      But a compromise is set to be found in the coming days.
      Onana will join a United goalkeeping pool that still includes homegrown stopper Dean Henderson.
      The England international spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, but has returned to pre-season with United.
      Henderson, 26, has made it clear that he has no interest in sitting on the bench again and could be moved on later in the window.
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      Dean Henderson has returned to pre-season with Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      He spent the first half of last season as Forest’s No1 before suffering a season-ending calf injury in January.
      As Onana nears a move to Man United, let’s take a look at how his stats during the 2022-23 season compare with those of De Gea and Henderson.
      In terms of availability, De Gea was easily the most dependable of the trio – featuring in all 38 of United’s Prem matches.
      Henderson was limited to just 18 league games for Forest due to his aforementioned thigh issue – while Onana played 24 times in Serie A as he juggled responsibilities with Inter stalwart Samir Handanovic.
      Onana conceded one goal a game on average, compared to De Gea’s 1.13 and Henderson’s 1.72 in a significantly weaker Forest team.
      De Gea managed 17 clean sheets in 38 games, while Onana produced eight in 24 and Henderson six in 18.
      This means that De Gea kept clean sheets in 45 per cent of his matches – while Onana and Henderson kept shut-outs in an identical 33 per cent of their games.
      Henderson was unsurprisingly the busiest of the three, averaging 3.1 saves a game compared to De Gea’s 2.7 and Onana’s 2.6.
      Onana had the highest save percentage, however, stopping 71.8 per cent of shots faced – with De Gea saving 69.9 per cent and Henderson 63.5.
      Part of the reason Ten Hag opted to get rid of De Gea was his desire for a goalkeeper more comfortable with the ball at his feet.
      United’s former No1 completed 68.3 per cent of his passes, while Henderson, in a far less ball dominant team, made 56.8 per cent of his.
      Onana, meanwhile, completed 79.2 per cent – hugely helping Inter in starting moves and providing another option.
      Ironically, none of the three keepers outperformed the xG of the shots they faced.
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      De Gea conceded 42 goals from an xG of 41.45, while Henderson let in 31 from an xG of just 27.4.
      Even Onana at Inter conceded 22 goals from an xG of 19.54 – actually making De Gea the member of the trio that stopped the greater majority of what he should have – despite his replacement’s far better ability to play out from the back.
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      Every Premier League squad’s value revealed with Arsenal biggest winners and Man Utd’s transfer failures highlighted

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      ARSENAL have increased the value of their squad more than any other Premier League club.Mikel Arteta’s side narrowly missed out on the title last season, falling away towards the end of the campaign as Manchester City clinched a fifth crown in six years.
      Mikel Arteta has significantly boosted the value of his Arsenal squadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s squad has decreased significantly in value since the players were signedCredit: Reuters
      But it should not go unnoticed how much the Spaniard has improved his Gunners side – who finished fifth in 2021/22.
      And that has been shown through stats provided by Transfermarkt.
      Arsenal’s squad has cost £572million to assemble, with their current market value standing at £915m.
      That is an increase of £343m – £100m more than any other side in the division.
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      How each Premier League team’s squad has changed in value
      Liverpool and Man City have also seen their squads improve in value since they purchased their players – by £154m and £150m respectively – with Pep Guardiola the only head coach boasting a set of players valued in excess of £1bn.
      Tottenham can also say they have marginally increased their squad’s worth by £43m.
      But at the other end of the scale come Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Todd Boehly’s £600m cash splash since arriving at Stamford Bridge 12 months ago has done little to improve the squad.
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      And it has seen them drop to the bottom of the table when it comes to the value of their players compared to how much they arrived for.
      The West London club have spent £880m on their star-studded roster – more than any other team – with their value standing at £756m.
      That sees them pip Man Utd to the unwanted 20th place with a net loss of £-124m.
      Erik ten Hag’s men also hold a negative value of their squad at £-115m.
      Chelsea and United are two of just four clubs with a negative transfer value – along with Sheffield United and Wolves.
      Meanwhile, the other big winners from the list are Brighton – who hold a £243m squad value increase having developed the likes of Evan Ferguson, Moises Caicedo, Julio Enciso, Pervis Estupinan, Kaoru Mitoma and Solly March.
      Brentford, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest have also increased their squad’s value by between £81m and £179m. More

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      Mason Mount’s model ex-girlfriend shows Man Utd star what he’s missing in ‘breathtaking’ bikini and holiday snaps

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      MASON MOUNT’S model ex-girlfriend showed the Manchester United new boy what he’s missing with a series of “breathtaking” holiday pictures.Mount confirmed his split with Chloe Wealleans-Watts last October, ending their five-year relationship.
      Mason Mount’s ex Chloe Wealleans-Watts stuns on holidayCredit: instagram @chloewealleanswatts
      Chloe Wealleans Watts was with Mason Mount for five yearsCredit: Instagram / @chloewealleanswatts
      The model shared holiday snaps onlineCredit: instagram @chloewealleanswatts
      The pair split last yearCredit: Instagram / @chloewealleanswatts
      Chloe has almost 50,000 followers on Instagram and showed off her recent getaway.
      And her comment section was filled with love as one posted: “CHLOE.. you are breath taking.”
      Another added: “Stunning content.”
      Mount said last year that he occasionally goes out on dates, but insisted: “Football is my priority.”
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      But as revealed by SunSport in June, the England international has been seeing American stunner Claire Grossman.
      He is believed to have enjoyed a secret getaway to the Greek island of Hydra where he was joined by New York-based Claire.
      The trip came just before Mount sealed his move from Chelsea to United in a deal worth £60million.
      It ended a summer of speculation as the two Premier League giants negotiated a price.
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      Mount revealed he had his heart set on Old Trafford after feeling that he was no longer wanted by Chelsea.
      He told MUTV: “Several months ago, it became clear that I wasn’t in Chelsea’s plans moving forward.
      “Once I knew that United were involved, my decision was made up.
      “A massive club, huge iconic players have played here, and I wanted to be a part of that from the beginning.
      “Getting in early and ready for pre-season to start was a main objective of mine as well.”
      American stunner Claire Grossman is believed to be dating Mason Mount
      Mason Mount during Manchester United trainingCredit: Getty More