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      Real Madrid make Jude Bellingham and Josko Gvardiol top two transfer targets as Spaniards plan raid for young stars

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly made Jude Bellingham and Josko Gvardiol their top summer transfer targets.Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football after his exploits at the World Cup and for Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham is one of two top transfer targets for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Croatian star Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig is the otherCredit: Getty
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham City midfield ace.
      We reported last month how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Real Madrid have also held a heavy interest in signing the teenage sensation.
      Los Blancos have been trying to work on a deal for some time with their chief scout Juni Calafat already “taking care of relations” with Bellingham’s father, Mark, who manages his son’s career.
      But there was a growing feeling that they “are becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable”.
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      However, after famously missing out on Kylian Mbappe last summer, the England international has been made one Madrid’s “main targets” for the next transfer window.
      That is according to Spanish publication Sport, who also claim that fellow World Cup star Gvardiol is the other.
      Chelsea have targeted the Croatian defender for several months and tried to sign him in January.
      But after Gvardiol scored for RB Leipzig against Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16 last week his manager Marco Rose issued a hands off warning.
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      The ace is under contract until 2027 – but that does not appear to be deterring Madrid.
      Los Blancos are allegedly preparing for the departure of midfield veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric at the end of the season along with defender Nacho Fernandez.
      And they look set to go all-out to bring in the young duo to bolster their ranks and replace them. More

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      Man Utd’s permanent transfer stance on Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer revealed as pair battle for futures

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s understated January transfer business saw Wout Wegorst and Marcel Sabitzer join the club on loan.Weghorst, 30, has started all 12 games he has been available for, while Sabitzer, 28, has started United’s last three Premier League matches.
      Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United on loan in JanuaryCredit: AP
      The pair helped Manchester United to Carabao Cup glory against NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Dutch striker Weghorst was signed following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, while an injury to Christian Eriksen saw the Red Devils swoop to bring in Sabitzer from Bayern Munich.
      Both played in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final triumph over Newcastle – Weghorst from the start and Sabitzer a 69th minute replacement for Fred.
      However, United do not have an option or obligation to buy either player when their loan deals expire at the end of the campaign.
      But boss Erik ten Hag has claimed it’s “too soon” to decide whether the Red Devils will pursue a permanent move for either Weghorst or Sabitzer.
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      When asked if he wanted to keep them in the squad, Ten Hag said: ”I think it is much too quick [to decide]. [It is] much too soon to talk about that.
      “First, we are in this season and that is where the focus has to be.
      “No distractions for what is coming next season. Only the season we are in.
      “We are in the right position at this moment, this is the position we want to be as we are now competing in three leagues [competitions].”
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      After winning the Carabao Cup at the weekend, Ten Hag has set his sights on more glory in his debut campaign as Old Trafford boss.
      United are still fighting in both the Europa League and the FA Cup.
      An FA Cup fifth round meeting with West Ham awaits on Wednesday evening, with a Europa League Round of 16 clash with Real Betis also coming up later this month.
      Elsewhere the Red Devils are currently third in the Premier League, eight points off leaders Arsenal, with a late title charge potentially on the cards. More

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      Seven Man Utd stars facing axe by Erik ten Hag this summer to help fund transfer spending spree if Glazers stay

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could reportedly sell SEVEN players in the summer if the Glazers stay and force Erik ten Hag to raise funds.The Red Devils’ ownership situation remains unclear amid months of speculation.
      Harry Maguire is struggling for game time at Old TraffordCredit: PA
      Anthony Martial has dropped down the pecking order at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Glazers opened the door to selling the club earlier this season and have attracted interest from Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      However, there is still a fear among some Man Utd fans that their despised bosses will decide to stick around.
      If that does happen, Ten Hag will likely be made to offload players in order to fund any new deals.
      And The Mirror are reporting that as many as seven stars face the chop at Old Trafford.
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      Harry Maguire
      Harry Maguire, 29, has started just five Premier League games this season as Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez continue to build a strong partnership.
      And while Ten Hag has reassured him he is a big part of his plans, United could still sell as he would command a substantial fee.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka has proven his worth over the past few months following a poor start to life under Ten Hag.
      But he could still demand a hefty price tag in the window. And with Diogo Dalot a long-term option at right-back, United may see him as expendable come the end of the season.
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      Brandon Williams
      Brandon Williams has returned from last season’s loan spell at Norwich and been outcast by Ten Hag.
      The 22-year-old has earned just one appearance this season – a five-minute outing in the Carabao Cup.
      Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are firmly ahead of him in the pecking order of left-backs, so he is an almost certain departure.

      Donny van de Beek
      Donny van de Beek has endured a torrid time since arriving from Ajax in 2020.
      And a reunion with former coach Ten Hag has done nothing to reignite his form in Manchester.
      He made just four starts for United before being ruled out with a knee injury and that could cruelly signal the end of his spell at the club.
      Anthony Martial
      Anthony Martial seemed to be a favoured forward option for Ten Hag at the start of the season.
      But continual injury issues have left him unable to establish a lengthy run in the team.
      Six goals in 14 appearances is not a bad return, but his inability to remain fit could mean United show him the exit door at the end of the campaign as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
      Alex Telles
      Alex Telles was sent out on loan to Sevilla following the arrival of Malacia in the summer.
      But he has missed the last two months due to a knee injury and been unable to showcase his capabilities as a result.
      With his contract up in 2024, expect him to be sold this summer.
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      Eric Bailly
      Eric Bailly has made just 20 Premier League appearances since the start of the 2019/20 campaign.
      He is on a season-long loan at Marseille, but is not expected to return to Old Trafford and compete for a first-team place. More

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      Man Utd still want Frenkie de Jong transfer this summer as Barcelona midfielder impresses in Europa League clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED remain keen on signing Frenkie De Jong, according to reports. De Jong and Man Utd were in a well-documented transfer saga last summer, with the midfielder ultimately rejecting a move in order to fight for his spot at Barcelona.
      Manchester United remain keen on signing Frenkie de JongCredit: Getty
      De Jong showed off his press resistance in the home leg of the Europa League clash
      However, Erik ten Hag has remained keen on signing him.
      According to Sport, United are planning to make two major signings in the summer window.
      One of the priorities is a new midfielder, particularly with a profile to complement Casemiro.
      Ten Hag wants to add a player with a strong ability to build up play from deep, a role De Jong can certainly fulfil – as proven in the Man Utd and Barcelona clash in the Europa League.
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      He is also equally comfortable as the deepest player in the midfield if required.
      The report describes De Jong, 25, as being “key” to Ten Hag’s system at former club Ajax.
      Current club Barcelona remains in need of departures in order to help balance the books, which has left them open to selling De Jong.
      But should a move not transpire as hoped, United have contingency plans.
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      Sport’s report adds Jude Bellingham is another major midfield target.
      Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen are two other big-name targets – most likely to be brought in to try and solve the squad’s striker issues.
      United knocked Barcelona out of the Europa League before winning the Carabao Cup.
      The Red Devils are next in action at Old Trafford against West Ham United in the FA Cup tonight. More

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      Man Utd takeover set to be DELAYED until May as Glazers disagree over whether to drop £6m valuation

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s takeover is set to be DELAYED until May with the Glazers intent on securing their £6billion valuation, according to reports.A number of bids have been launched for the Old Trafford club in the last fortnight.
      Any Man Utd takeover could be DELAYED until MayCredit: Getty
      The Glazers are intent on collecting £6bn for Man UtdCredit: Getty
       Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe both offered a maximum £4.5bn.
      And according to The Guardian, any takeover is set to be DELAYED until May.
      The Glazers are intent on securing their £6bn asking price for Man Utd.
      That is despite the latest valuation of United by financial experts.
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       the Glazers’ £6bn asking price has been put into starker context by the latest valuation of the club by the Financial Times’ “Lex” column.
      Using a calculation known as “discounted cash flow analysis”, United was valued at just £1.32bn, less than a quarter of the £6bn the Glazers want.
      That valuation, though, does seem on the low side with United shares, trading on the New York Stock Exchange, giving a figure of £2.8bn, while evaluating the club based on revenues – and using the model set when Raine sold Chelsea to Todd Boehly last summer – gives a total of £3.55bn.
      Those numbers may prompt the declared bidders to “go low”, with Ratcliffe’s Ineos petro-chemicals giant targeting just the Glazers’ 69 per cent stake rather than a complete takeover while Sheikh Jassim wants full ownership.
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      However, another bid coming from Luxembourg-based hedge fund Genevra Associates could see them take a “minority stake” alongside the “current majority owners” – the Glazers.
      A minority stake being bought in Man Utd could allow the Glazers more time to oversee any potential success by Erik ten Hag and his squad.
      Man Utd won their first trophy since 2017 on Sunday, beating Newcastle 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final.
      Bidders are expected to hear on Wednesday whether they’re allowed access to the Old Trafford club’s books.
      Sheikh Jassim is looking to buy the Red Devils outrightCredit: AFP
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is another interested in a Man Utd takeoverCredit: AFP More

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      I’m a Man Utd wonderkid who Cristiano Ronaldo knew about.. when I arrived I thought ‘what am I doing here?’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED wonderkid Alvaro Fernandez has admitted being clueless when he first arrived in England – but he is now thriving out loan. The 19-year-old arrived at Old Trafford with such pedigree that even Cristiano Ronaldo had heard of him.
      Alvaro Fernandez is enjoying his time in the second-tier with PrestonCredit: Rex
      He is tipped for big things, with the full-back now thriving on loan at Preston.
      But the left-back has admitted that his 2020 move from Real Madrid to United left him many questions.
      He told AS: “You come to a new country, to a new team. It’s time to adapt. It’s a bit crazy. 
      “You think about playing for a year in the Under-18s, calm, adapting, the family away because it was a pandemic and I couldn’t go home.
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      “I had several colleagues who helped me who were already there, especially [former United youth midfielder] Arnau Puigmal who is now at Almería, in the Spanish first division.
      “When he went up to the Under-23s, he was there and with the Under-18s there were [Alejandro] Garnacho, Marc Jurado, Mateo Mejía… they helped me with English. 
      “The first day I arrived, the coach gave a talk and I thought, ‘what am I doing here?'”
      The defender had such a good reputation at Real Madrid that even Ronaldo had been informed about him.
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      Fernandez said of the 38-year-old: “[I got on] very well with him, he is very nice. With young people he is very top, very close. 
      “On top of the fact that he spoke Spanish, he knew that I had been in Madrid. They had already told him about me.”
      Fernandez was voted United’s best U23 player last season and was rewarded with a loan move to Preston.
      He has made 27 appearances for the Championship side this season and insists the move is “what he wanted.” More

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      Man Utd snap up Gabriele Biancheri as Cardiff wonderkid forced to wait a month to complete transfer after medical

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have completed the signing of Gabriele Biancheri from Cardiff City.The 16-year-old forward is one of the most highly-rated wonderkids in the United Kingdom.
      Gabriele Biancheri has joined Manchester UnitedCredit: Manchester united FC via Instagram / @gabebiancheri_
      United beat competition from other Prem clubs to agree a deal to sign Biancheri last month.
      But according to the Mail, they were made to wait four weeks for Fifa clearance.
      Now that paperwork has been sorted, Biancheri has completed his move.
      The attacker was yet to make a senior appearance for Cardiff, but impressed while playing in the FA Youth Cup.
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      He could be subject to an international tug of war down the line, being eligible for Wales, England and Italy.
      Biancheri has initially joined on scholar terms, ahead of a first professional deal upon his 17th birthday in September.
      After his move, the teenager took to social media to thank the Bluebirds.
      He wrote: “After more than 9 years, my time with Cardiff has come to an end.
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      “I’d like to thank all of my coaches for helping me become the player and person I am today and to all my team-mates.
      “I’ll forever be thankful for the opportunity I’ve had at this club.”
      Then, accompanying a snap of himself in his new United shirt, he added: “I’m a Red.” More

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      New Man Utd bidder makes approach allowing Glazers to STAY, following ‘all or nothing’ offer from Qatar

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      THE bidders hoping to take over Manchester United are expected to hear on Wednesday if they are allowed access to the Old Trafford club’s books.But growing fears that the Glazer family will not sell have increased after the latest valuation of United by financial experts – and an offer by a new investment consortium to help them STAY in charge.
      Bidders are expected to hear on Wednesday whether they’re allowed access to the Old Trafford club’s booksCredit: EPA
      Luxembourg-based hedge fund Genevra Associates say they want to take a “minority stake” alongside the “current majority owners” – the Glazers.
      But they also say they aim to open up 50 per cent of the ownership of the club to fans.
      In comments likely to alienate the Glazers from the off, Genevra’s Shah Farsi said: “We understand that United fans have been rightfully frustrated over the last several years. 
      “Our aim is to act as the force of reformation that harmonises the interests of the owners and the fans and push for some much-needed transformation at the club. 
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      “We have received a number of solid commitments over the recent weeks and we hope to transform that into a unique win-win opportunity for all those involved.”
      The move comes as the Glazers’ appointed bankers, the New York-based Raine Group, are understood to be ready to confirm which bid teams will be allowed to go through to the second stage of the process.
      That would allow the two declared suitors, Britain’s richest man Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani, to properly scrutinise the club’s accounts and submit a second offer.
      Raine are not naming any of the bidders which leaves the scope for additional potential buyers to emerge, including Genevra.
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      With no fewer than FOUR US hedge funds and financiers willing to stump up the money to help new bidders get into the contest, the fight for United could be about to intensify.
      Elliott Management, which previously owned AC Milan, was the first hedge fund to out itself as potential deal enablers 10 days ago.
      Now Elliott have been joined by three other financial institutions, Oaktree, Ares and MSD Partners, in the funding race.
      Oaktree, which has assets in excess of £100bn, lent China’s Suning corporation £226m towards its purchase of Inter Milan and has an 80 per cent stake in French Ligue 2 side Caen.
      All four are understood to be prepared to help potential bidders raise the capital required to entice the Glazers into a sale.
      But the Glazers’ £6bn asking price has been put into starker context by the latest valuation of the club by the Financial Times’ “Lex” column.
      Using a calculation known as “discounted cash flow analysis”, United was valued at just £1.32bn, less than a quarter of the £6bn the Glazers want.
      That valuation, though, does seem on the low side with United shares, trading on the New York Stock Exchange, giving a figure of £2.8bn, while evaluating the club based on revenues – and using the model set when Raine sold Chelsea to Todd Boehly last summer – gives a total of £3.55bn.
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      Those numbers may prompt the declared bidders to “go low”, with Ratcliffe’s Ineos petro-chemicals giant targeting just the Glazers’ 69 per cent stake rather than a complete takeover while Sheikh Jassim wants full ownership.
      But bids that do not get close to the Glazers’ target value could still see the family pull up the drawbridge and wait for market conditions to change in the future – much to the frustration of the many United fans who are desperate for them to quit the club. More