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    David de Gea ‘agrees final terms on new Man Utd deal’ with blunder keeper to take massive pay cut to stay at club

    MANCHESTER UNITED star David de Gea has agreed on a contract extension with the club.De Gea’s current deal runs out in June and his future has been uncertain following a series of howlers this season.
    Manchester United star David de Gea has agreed a new deal with the clubCredit: Rex
    De Gea is waiting for Manchester United to sign off on his new contractCredit: Alamy
    According to The Telegraph, however, the goalkeeper and United have reached an agreement to extend his 12-year stay at Old Trafford.
    The goalkeeper’s £375,000-per-week salary will be heavily reduced – by as much as £175k-a-week – but his new deal involves incentives for matches played as well as performance add-ons.
    The Spain international is now waiting on United to sign off the agreement before making an official announcement.
    The 32-year-old received some stinging criticism after his howler on Sunday handed West Ham a 1-0 victory at London Stadium.
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    This comes after an erroneous performance at Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-finals last month which led to the Red Devils getting eliminated from the competition.
    However, De Gea has amassed the most clean sheets in the Premier League this season.
    The keeper counts 15 clean sheets, which is two more than Liverpool’s Alisson, Newcastle’s Nick Pope and Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale who are joint second.
    United manager Erik ten Hag backed the ex-Atletico Madrid star after the loss to the Hammers and insisted he wants him to stay next season.
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    Ten Hag said: “We have the most clean sheets in the Premier League and we wouldn’t be in this position without him.
    “Mistakes happen but he has my full belief and I have no concerns about him. We want him to stay and extend his contract.”
    However, even if De Gea stays there is still no promise he will remain Ten Hag’s starting keeper next season. More

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    Fans convinced Jude Bellingham has dropped major hint over transfer as they ‘read his lips’ during celebration

    FANS are convinced that Jude Bellingham dropped a major hint over his future in a goal celebration. The Borussia Dortmund star netted twice in his team’s 6-0 hammering of Wolfsburg on Sunday.
    Jude Bellingham said something during his celebration, sending fans into a frenzyCredit: BVB TV
    Bellingham passionately celebrated punching the air as he mimicked people talking in his ear.
    Fans have read his lips as he shouted and they are convinced he said: “F*** the talk, I’m staying.”
    However, some believe he didn’t say that and was in fact swearing at Bayern Munich fans after he received criticism from them.
    The 19-year-old midfielder, who is under contract until 2025, has been heavily linked with a transfer away from Dortmund this summer.
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    Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid are all in the race to sign him after Liverpool pulled out.
    Bellingham has supposedly agreed personal terms with the LaLiga club after they reportedly offered him a £12million-a-year deal.
    Despite Real Madrid leading the race, they are yet to agree a fee with Dortmund.
    They are supposedly demanding £124million, which is more than Carlo Ancelotti’s men are ready to spend.
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    Dortmund are chasing down Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga and sit one point behind them with two games to go.
    Despite the title race and transfer saga, Bellingham found time to head back home to Birmingham to watch his former side and brother Jobe play and he was mobbed by fans on his way out the ground. More

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    Man Utd fans say Ten Hag ‘needs to leave tomorrow’ if club sign Weghorst on permanent transfer after ‘positive talks’

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans are not happy after it has emerged that Wout Weghorst hopes he has a future at the club. According to The Times Weghorst is hopeful about extending his stay at Old Trafford with positive talks said to be taking place with the club.
    Wout Weghorst has taken a back seat in recent weeks under Erik ten Hag, starting only one of the last seven league games
    Weghorst has yet to score in the Premier League
    The Burnley loanee has made 27 appearances in all competitions for Man Utd, but has only managed to score three goals.
    The 30-year-old’s poor form has meant Man Utd fans aren’t pleased at the news he could be signing a new deal with the club.
    Many took to Twitter to voice their opinion on the potential extension.
    One called for Erik ten Hag to be sacked if this were to happen, writing: “If this happens ETH needs to leave tomorrow.”
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    Another joked that they would only want Weghorst at Man Utd as a groundsman.
    They wrote: “Unless the club needs a groundsman I don’t know what decision there is to be made.”
    A third made their opinion clear, they said: “He has no future in Manchester United after this season. We don’t need Weghorst next season.”
    The Red Devils have recently struggled to recapture their electric from from earlier in the season.
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    Their top four hopes took a big hit after they lost 1-0 to West Ham last time out.
    Weghorst spoke about his future in an interview after the Hammers loss.
    He said: “In those [talks] the club said they are very satisfied with me, It has absolutely not been communicated with me that Man United don’t want to continue with me. 
    “They appreciate my value. They believe I am absolutely an asset for the team.
    “Of course I have heard different things. I have to wait and see what happens and focus on our goals in the league and cup competitions.” More

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    Brighton set to pip Man Utd and other European heavyweights to Bundesliga midfield star with £26m release clause

    BRIGHTON are preparing a summer bid for Hoffenheim attacking midfielder Christoph Baumgartner.The Seagulls managed to keep hold of prized asset Moises Caicedo in January despite a tempting £70m offer from Arsenal.
    Cristoph Baumgartner has made an impressive 27 international appearances for Austria at the age of just 23
    However, the South Coast outfit are bracing themselves for another transfer window bombardment for their biggest talents.
    And SunSport understands Brighton are eyeing up potential replacements – including Austrian international Baumgartner.
    The 23-year-old has been linked with numerous Premier League sides in the past, including Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea.
    Top clubs in the Bundesliga are also monitoring the player’s situation.
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    Brighton are hoping to steal a march on their rivals, having sent scouts to watch him on several occasions already this season.
    They are also hoping to be able to offer European football as part of their package, with Roberto De Zerbi’s men just seven points off Liverpool in fifth with five games remaining and two games in hand.
    Baumgartner – who has seven goals and six assists in the Bundesliga so far this campaign – has a £26m release clause in his current contract that expires in June 2025.
    Hoffenheim are still fighting for survival in the German top flight, and it is believed that clause would be halved should they suffer relegation.
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    Baumgartner has made 27 appearances for Austria, scoring eight times – including in a 1-0 victory over Ukraine in the Euro 2020 group stages to send his country to the tournament’s knock-outs for the first time in their history. More

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    Man Utd set to rival Arsenal in Declan Rice transfer race as Ten Hag makes England star ‘number one’ target

    DECLAN’S RICE performance against Manchester United has seen the West Ham star rocket to the top of Erik Ten Hag’s summer shopping list. The Dutchman has been an admirer of the midfielder for many months. 
    Declan Rice is wanted by Man UtdCredit: Rex
    Erik ten Hag was left impressed by his performance versus his sideCredit: PA
    And the SunSport has learned his performance against Man Utd in Sunday’s 1-0 clash left Ten Hag in awe after defeat. 
    A source said: “Rice is fast emerging as United’s number one summer target.
    “He completely ran the game and United’s coaching staff and scouts were all talking about him after the match.
    “There’s a growing belief that Rice is interested in leaving at the end of the season and United believe they simply have to ensure he heads north and not to Arsenal or Chelsea.
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    “The club regard him as a player they could potentially build a team around.”
    Rice was seen chatting after the game with England team-mate Marcus Rashford, with the United attacker asking for the Hammers’ captain’s shirt.

    The source added: “Declan is good friends with Marcus and Luke Shaw from England.
    “Man Utd believe they can persuade Rice that his future lies with them in Manchester.
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    “It would be a massive sign of intent and a great way for any new owners to show they are determined to try and match Manchester City in the years ahead.”
    West Ham’s win over the Red Devils thanks to a goal from Said Benrahma damaged the club’s top four hopes with Liverpool hot on their heels, sitting just one point behind them.
    Meanwhile, SunSport also understands that Ten Hag is set to remain loyal to goalkeeper David De Gea, despite his blunder. 
    Declan Rice was impressive against Man Utd
    Benrahma’s weak shot trickled through the grasp of the Spaniard, who has made other high-profile errors this season.
    The source said: “Erik still has faith in David. He still has a future at the club. It’s likely De Gea will start next season in goal for United.
    “There was interest in Jordan Pickford earlier this season. But after he signed a new deal with Everton that interest has cooled.”
    Declan Rice ran rings around Man Utd at the weekendCredit: PA
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    Jude Bellingham mobbed by fans as Man Utd and Man City transfer target shows up at English football stadium

    JUDE BELLINGHAM was mobbed by fans after he turned up at St Andrew’s to watch his former club Birmingham City.The Blues faced Sheffield United on the final day of the Championship season and lost 2-1.
    Jude Bellingham was swarmed by Birmingham fans outside St Andrew’sCredit: Twitter
    Jude Bellingham has been linked with a host of top clubsCredit: Getty
    Bellingham, who came through the ranks at Birmingham, was in attendance to watch younger brother Jobe play.
    Fans patiently waited two hours for Bellingham to appear outside the ground after the game.
    And the player was spotted greeting supporters and posing for photos as people swarmed him.
    The 19-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund this summer.
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    Manchester United and Manchester City are interested but Real Madrid are supposedly leading the race.
    The LaLiga giants have reportedly offered him a £12million-a-year deal.
    However, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid are yet to agree a fee and they are demanding £124million.
    Liverpool were keen on the England star but have pulled out of the transfer race.
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    Bellingham is leading his side’s title push after scoring twice in a 6-0 demolition of Wolfsburg just the day before he returned home to Birmingham.
    Dortmund sit one point behind Bayern Munich with two games remaining. More

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    West Ham ‘accept they will have to sell Declan Rice in summer’ as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd eye £100million transfer

    WEST HAM have reportedly accepted that they will have to sell Declan Rice this summer.The club captain has attracted interest from top clubs in the Premier League for his form at the club over the last couple of seasons.
    West Ham are reportedly willing to sell Declan RiceCredit: Rex
    The Hammers have been able to keep hold of him following the retirement of veteran Mark Noble.
    But according to the Daily Mail, the East London side are prepared to sell Rice, 24, if an appropriate offer comes in for him.
    Rice’s contract expires in 2024, but there is an option to extend the deal by a further year for the club.
    West Ham will use this clause in their negotiations and argue that his contract is valid until 2025.
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    The England international is valued at £100million and is believed to be a target for Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.
    And if the club receive a bid that matches their price tag, they will be willing to let him go.
    Rice has already stated that he wants to be competing for the biggest trophies.
    Since breaking into the team Rice has become one of the most complete midfielders in the Premier League, making 200 appearances in the competition.
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    Manager David Moyes previously stated that the midfielder will be very expensive for interested clubs.
    However, there is still some hope at the club that if they win the Europa Conference League and qualify for the Europa League, Rice may be willing to extend terms with the club.
    West Ham play their first leg of the semi-finals against AZ Alkmaar at the London Stadium on Thursday. More

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    Man Utd ‘refuse to guarantee De Gea No1 shirt’ despite new deal with Ten Hag looking at alternatives after blunders

    MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly refused to guarantee David de Gea the No1 shirt next season.That’s after the goalkeeper committed another high-profile blunder while closing in on a new deal.
    Man Utd are refusing to guarantee David De Gea the No1 shirt next seasonCredit: Getty
    De Gea is still closing in on signing a new deal with a huge pay cutCredit: Getty
    De Gea, 32, is set to extend his 12-year Old Trafford stay for one more season following Sunday’s defeat at West Ham.
    The Spaniard is already willing to take a huge pay cut on his current £350,000-a-week salary.
    But the Telegraph claims De Gea may also end up as United’s back-up stopper following several costly errors on the pitch.
    The gloveman had a shocker as the Red Devils crashed out of the Europa League to Sevilla last month.
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    And his latest mistake came just yesterday as he turned in Said Benrahma’s shot to gift West Ham a 1-0 win.
    As a result, Erik ten Hag is wondering whether he can trust De Gea to continue between the sticks.
    The ace is valued for his experience and leadership, having joined under Sir Alex Ferguson in 2011.
    And Ten Hag is keen for De Gea to continue at the club, saying yesterday: “We have the most clean sheets in the Premier League and we wouldn’t be in this position without him.
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    “Mistakes happen but he has my full belief and I have no concerns about him. We want him to stay and extend his contract.”
    But despite De Gea’s impending new deal, United have also started exploring the market for a goalkeeper to potentially take the No1 jersey.
    Brentford’s David Raya is high on Ten Hag’s list after revealing his desire to move on this summer.
    United are also looking at Porto’s Diogo Costa, who has been linked with Chelsea.
    And a decision will also be made on Dean Henderson, who could be sold to raise funds once his Nottingham Forest loan ends.
    However, United’s ability to compete for a new goalie will be dictated by other factors – namely how much money they have to spend.
    Ten Hag is prioritising a world-class striker to lead the line, and he would also like a midfielder to play alongside Casemiro.
    There is the small matter of the Glazers’ plan to sell up too, with new bids being received at the end of last month.
    But De Gea’s sudden drop in form could prompt United into moving for a new goalie should the right deal come along. More