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      How Man City dragged Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea into ugly bidding wars for SIX players costing them millions

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Declan Rice, clearing the way for Arsenal to seal a deal.Pep Guardiola’s men saw a £90m offer rejected by West Ham earlier this week.
      Sheikh Mansour has invested heavily as Manchester City ownerCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola has often forced rival clubs to pay over the odds to fend off their interestCredit: AFP
      And the Gunners’ third bid now looks to have finally seen off competition from the Premier League champions.
      But City are no strangers to forcing rival clubs into paying more for their targets.
      Manchester United and Chelsea have both been on the receiving end of a bidding war with those at the Etihad.
      Here are six examples of Man City ramping up the price of a player by getting involved in a bidding war.
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      Fred – Transfer to Man Utd for £52m
      Fred signed for Manchester United back in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Brazilian international Fred was reportedly set to join Man City in 2018 when they agreed a £44.5m deal with Shakhtar Donetsk.
      In the end, he ended up moving to the red side of Manchester when United trumped their rivals with a £50m bid.
      And while the midfielder has racked up more than 200 appearances for the Red Devils, many supporters would argue he is yet to repay his substantial transfer fee.
      Jorginho – Transfer to Chelsea for £50m
      Chelsea pipped Man City to the signing of Jorginho five years agoCredit: Getty
      Many forget Jorginho was once on the verge of a move to the Etihad.
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      The Italian, 31, who has since left Chelsea for Arsenal, looked set to leave Napoli for Man City in 2018 as the Sky Blues closed in on a £46.5m deal.
      This forced Chelsea into eclipsing them with a late £50m offer as they hijacked City’s negotiations with the midfielder.
      But Guardiola waited patiently for 12 months, before snapping up Rodri the following summer – with the Spaniard going on to star for the English champions.

      Harry Maguire – Transfer to Man Utd for £80m
      Harry Maguire joined Man Utd for a British record fee four years agoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Harry Maguire was a wanted man in the summer of 2019 as he prepared to leave Leicester.
      Man City were interested in acquiring the England international, but refused to exceed £65m.
      United then paid a considerable amount more than their city rivals – clinching a record £80m deal.
      And it’s safe to say it has not worked out for Maguire, who has struggled for form since joining four years ago.
      He looks set to depart Old Trafford this summer after spending much of last season on the bench.
      Cristiano Ronaldo – Transfer to Man Utd for £12.9m
      Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Man Utd in 2021Credit: Getty
      Cristiano Ronaldo returned for a second stint with Manchester United in 2021.
      But not before he was heavily linked with a STUNNING move to Man City.
      Guardiola’s side were reportedly offered the opportunity to sign the Portuguese legend, before United swooped in to offer Juventus £12.9m for the man who was entering the final year of his contract.
      He scored 27 goals in 54 appearances during his spell back in England, but ultimately ended up leaving in difficult circumstances as the club ripped up his deal following an astonishing interview with Piers Morgan.
      Alexis Sanchez – Swap deal to Man Utd for Henrikh Mkyhitaryan
      Alexis Sanchez joined Man Utd from Arsenal back in 2018Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Alexis Sanchez joined Man Utd in 2018 after Arsenal agreed a swap deal for Henrikh Mykhitaryan to go the other way.
      But Man City’s interest in the Chilean forced United into offering the player an astonishing £500,000-a-week salary.
      This was nearly DOUBLE the £290,000-a-week City were prepared to pay Sanchez.
      But Guardiola’s men had the last laugh as he bagged just five goals in 45 games for United before leaving for Inter in 2020.
      Declan Rice – Transfer to Arsenal for £105m
      Declan Rice looks set to leave West Ham for ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Rice looks set to become the latest player to sign for one of Man City’s Premier League rivals – after the Sky Blues had jacked up the price.
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      City’s £90m bid was rejected by West Ham, shortly before Arsenal then stormed in with a £105m offer.
      It remains to be seen whether he will be a success at the Emirates, but there is no denying the Gunners have had to fork over a remarkable fee to secure his services ahead of City. More

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      Distraught Man Utd fans moan ‘we are a JOKE now’ after finding out ‘sickening’ summer transfer budget

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      DISTRAUGHT Manchester United fans have moaned “we are a joke now” after discovering their “sickening” summer transfer budget.The Red Devils are yet to make a senior signing this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his squad.
      Erik ten Hag has been given £100million to spend this summerCredit: PA
      Ten Hag is keen to build on last season’s third place finish, having secured a return to the Champions League in his debut season.
      However, he has so far been able to do any transfer business ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
      His budget for the summer, though, has now been revealed, with the Daily Star reporting the Dutch manager has been given £100million to spend.
      The report adds that Ten Hag will be able to boost his available funds with player sales, with the budget squeezed by Financial Fair Play regulations.
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      United fans are unimpressed with the budget, with one tweeting: “It’s official, we are a joke now.”
      Another supporter added: “It’s sickening.”
      A third also wrote: “Yeah it’s over I’ll see you in 2024.”
      One more dissatisfied fan commented: “We are doomed.”
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      United have been strongly linked with a number of players despite failing to complete a signing.
      The club have seen multiple bids knocked back by Chelsea for Mason Mount and have paused their pursuit after their £55million offer was rejected.
      Ten Hag could reunite with Ajax midfielder Mohammed Kudus after the Dutch giants named their price for the United target.
      Erik ten Hag is yet to make a senior signing at Manchester United this summerCredit: AFP
      Brighton & Hove Albion remain the favourites to sign the Ghana international, though.
      One player who will definitely not be moving to Old Trafford, however, is Adrien Rabiot.
      United had been keen to re-open talks over a move but the Frenchman has instead signed a new deal with Juventus. More

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      Chelsea to begin talks with Brighton over Moises Caicedo as they look to beat Man Utd to transfer

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      CHELSEA are expected to step up talks over a move for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo over the next week.The Ecuador international is a key target for new boss Mauricio Pochettino, and the Seagulls have accepted that he could leave this summer.
      Chelsea are pushing to sign CaicedoCredit: Getty
      Brighton rejected a £70million bid from Arsenal for the 21-year-old in January before tying him down to a new long-term deal following the window.
      Caicedo’s longer deal, and impressive performances since his plea to leave in January, means Chelsea will have to offer a package close to £100million to agree a deal.
      Insiders at Stamford Bridge feel a deal is not close at this stage while Brighton are yet to receive a bid from any club.
      Early talks between the player’s camp and interested parties have begun and been encouraging, though there are no agreements over personal terms in place with any club.
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      Manchester United are also keen on the Brighton star, with frustrations growing at Old Trafford over their pursuit of Chelsea’s Mason Mount.
      The Blues have turned down three different bids from Manchester for the England midfielder.
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi admitted at the end of his record-breaking season on the south coast that star players were likely to leave.
      He said: “I think it can be the last game of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo.”
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      “I think it is right they can leave, change team and play at a higher level.”
      World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister has already left for Liverpool in a deal which could reach £55million, and Caicedo is expected to be the next to leave so long as owner Tony Bloom’s valuation is met.
      De Zerbi has added veteran midfielder James Milner and former Borussia Dortmund man Mahmoud Dahoud on free transfers as they look to replace the big names departing. More

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      David de Gea likely to leave on free transfer as Man Utd face starting pre-season with third choice Tom Heaton in goal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been left in a goalkeeping limbo with a fortnight to go before their first pre-season game.Right now Erik ten Hag has no idea who will be between the posts come July 12 in Oslo when they face Leeds.
      David de Gea looks poised to depart after declining a deal on lower payCredit: Getty
      Tom Heaton could begin pre-season between the sticks as Man Utd battle to resolve the futures of top two keepers De Gea and Dean HendersonCredit: Getty
      David de Gea has refused to sign on reduced terms with his contract up this week.
      The Spanish keeper, 32, had previously been the highest paid player at £375,000 but the club wanted to reduce that to £200,000 on a new one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.
      De Gea verbally agreed but nothing was signed on either side and the club went cold.
      Negotiations are said to be continuing but it is looking increasingly likely he will leave as a free agent after 12 years at Old Trafford.
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      Ten Hag is clearly not convinced by De Gea even admitting after the 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City earlier this month that his distribution from the back needed to be worked on.
      Meanwhile he is not against retaining Dean Henderson, 26, following his loan spell at Nottingham Forest.
      But without either, 37-year-old Tom Heaton is left as United’s senior goalkeeper.
      United have been enquiring about Inter Milan’s Andre Onana but would only offer £30million while the Serie A Champions League finalists want £50million for the Cameroon international.
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      Ten Hag coached Onana, 27, at Ajax and knows his ability at playing out from the back which is crucial to the Dutch coach.
      Inter director Piero Ausilio is in contact with United about a possible deal.
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag has a dilemma over the goalkeeper roleCredit: Getty More

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      Mason Greenwood shirts dropped from Man Utd’s kit launch for new Premier League season

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      MASON Greenwood shirts have been dropped from Manchester United’s kit launch ahead of the new Premier League season.The suspended striker, 21, was last week pictured training on a pitch for the first time since his arrest on suspicion of rape and assault in January last year.
      Mason Greenwood is seen kicking a ball and training for the first time since the club suspended him
      Greenwood in action for United against Everton in February 2021Credit: Reuters
      All charges were dropped in February, but he has not played since and remains and subject to an internal investigation.
      Greenwood remains under contract at United until 2025 and there has been speculation over a return to the pitch, with his future understood not to be linked to a pending takeover.
      It comes as the Old Trafford club have now launched their new home kit for the upcoming season on the club website, with the traditional red shirt available for adults from £110.
      However, supporters will not be able to purchase a shirt with Greenwood’s name on the back after it was omitted from the launch.

      All other names from the senior men’s and women’s sides are available, but Greenwood is not included in the list.
      United’s current owners are understood to have not yet made a decision over the £50million player’s future.
      But The Sun revealed manager Erik ten Hag is willing to bring Greenwood back into his squad.
      And most of his team-mates at Old Trafford would welcome him back into the dressing room if the club agrees.
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      Greenwood is also keen to get back playing, with a source saying: “Like him or not, Mason wants to get back to playing football. It’s the thing he’s best at and the only way for him to successfully rebuild his life.
      “He is fed up with waiting around and he and his team now expect an answer one way or another from United.”
      However, his mansion is currently up for let — suggesting the he will soon be on the move.
      His six-bed, six-bath luxury home is being circulated privately among high-end lettings agents for more than £15,000 a month.
      Man United have launched their new Adidas home shirt for the upcoming seasonCredit: Manchester United Direct
      Greenwood pictured outside Minshull Street Crown Court in November last year over charges that were later droppedCredit: AFP
      The property, in Bowdon, Cheshire, has a games room, a home office, a gym and staff accommodation and is billed as the “perfect family home”.
      The listing has fuelled speculation Greenwood is instead preparing to leave the Premier League to join a foreign club on loan.
      United officials are said to be considering sending him out for an entire year, with several European teams showing interest.
      Mail Sport reports the likely options are Italy, Spain and Turkey.
      Last month, The Sun exclusively revealed that Juventus were among the clubs keen to take on Greenwood – giving him a route back to top-level football.
      And the Italian side hope a long-term loan deal can be agreed this summer, while Milan and Roma are also keen on signing him.
      Meanwhile, the Glazers have been fielding bids for majority and minority stakes in Old Trafford since November, with their valuation standing at a mammoth £6billion.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of two main frontrunners, is looking to seek majority control by a slim margin.
      While on the other side, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani wants 100 per cent control as he plots a stunning investment.
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      The case against Greenwood was discontinued because of a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light.
      It meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction, the Crown Prosecution Service said in February, adding that it had a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
      Greenwood playing for United against AC Milan in March 2021Credit: Reuters More

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      De Gea SIGNED Man Utd contract extension only for club to pull deal and offer LOWER salary as he faces exit in 3 days

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      DAVID DE GEA reportedly signed a new contract with Manchester United this month before the club BACKED OUT of the agreement.The goalkeeper’s current deal is set to expire this week, meaning he could become a free agent from Saturday.
      De Gea had his contract offer retractedCredit: Getty
      United officials are eager to keep him at Old Trafford, but only if he agrees to take a huge pay cut.
      They have been in talks with the 32-year-old for months, but a breakthrough was finally made in recent weeks… before club chiefs had a change of heart.
      According to The Athletic, De Gea recently agreed and signed an extension with the Red Devils, only for the club to pull out of the deal.
      The Spaniard accepted a drastic reduction on his current £375,000-a-week salary, but United officials did not sign the contract.
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      Instead, they decided to submit a new proposal with an even lower salary.
      De Gea is yet to agree to the new terms.
      He is now said to be considering his options.
      Several clubs from the Saudi Super League have reportedly expressed an interest in signing him.
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      With De Gea on the verge of leaving Old Trafford, Man Utd have set their sights on his potential replacement.
      The Red Devils are considering a swoop for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is expected to cost around £43million.
      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this month that Jordan Pickford is another transfer target. More

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      Bayern Munich make official transfer bid for Kane but fans fume at the fee as Germans look to pip Man Utd & Real Madrid

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      BAYERN MUNICH have submitted a bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane.According to The Athletic, the offer is worth £60.2million plus add-ons.
      Bayern Munich have submitted a bid for KaneCredit: Getty
      And German newspaper Sport Bild have since claimed Kane has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern.
      However, Sky Sports Germany claim that it has already been turned down as it falls short of Daniel Levy’s £100m asking price.
      And talkSPORT have reported that Spurs are willing to reject ANY transfer offer that is submitted.
      Spurs fans have been quick to blast the Bundesliga giants following the announcement of the bid, with many claiming that it is far too small.
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      One person tweeted: “Bayern would be insulted if Spurs tabled a bid like this.”
      Another added: “£70m you must be joking.”
      A third wrote: “HAHA. Good one Bayern. He’s not leaving.”
      While a fourth joked: “How much will you offer for his other foot? @FCBayern?”
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      On Tuesday, it was revealed that Bayern Munich had set their sights on England’s all-time top goalscorer.
      And they were handed a boost when Kane admitted that the Allianz Arena was his preferred destination.
      Manchester United and Real Madrid have also expressed an interest in signing the striker, who has just one year left on his contract.
      The Red Devils have been pushing to sign him for months, but Tottenham’s reluctance to sell their star man to a Premier League rival has seen his price tag increase.
      Spurs chief Levy could feel more inclined to sell Kane to a European side.
      Real Madrid considered a swoop for the 29-year-old earlier this month following the departure of Karim Benzema.
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      Gary Neville lined up for major career move as ex-Man Utd star set to appear on huge BBC show

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has been lined up for a role on BBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den. Neville, 48, has become one of Sky Sports’ top football pundits since he retired in 2011 as an eight-time Premier League winner.
      Gary Neville has been lined up for a role on BBC’s hit show Dragons’ DenCredit: BBC
      And despite not making it in management, the former England international has moved into commentary.
      Off the field, Neville has also become a successful businessman, with a chain of hotels and townhouses.
      He owns the Hotel Football overlooking Old Trafford, an apartment block in Manchester with Ryan Giggs and League Two side Salford City.
      His £750-a-night Stock Exchange Hotel – also shared with Giggs – boasts of a luxury penthouse, roof terrace and kitchen run by Tom Kerridge.

      So it leaves him well positioned to judge wannabe entrepreneurs on BBC’s popular business programme.
      Neville said: “I am excited to join the Dragons, and to meet the entrepreneurs brave enough to face us in the Den.
      “I hope my personal journey shows that you can take the experiences you’ve had in one part of your career and use them to do something entirely different and make it a success.
      “Business is all about managing people and managing yourself and I’m looking forward to sharing my experience to help the entrepreneurs we’ll meet in the Den reach their potential.”
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      Dragons’ Den gives business hopefuls the chance to pitch their product to the multi-millionaire panel, who have the choice to invest.
      The show’s most successful contestants have gone on to achieve net worths of £30-£70MILLION.

      Neville will join London-born and US-based fashion mogul Emma Grede as guests on the panel.
      They will sit alongside Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett for series 21.
      The show returns on BBC One and iPlayer in 2024 with filming currently taking place in Manchester, where Neville made his name.
      Gary Neville moved into punditry after retiring from footballCredit: Getty More