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      Man Utd’s Qatari takeover bid has raised ‘significant worries within PSG that Red Devils will be prioritised’

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      PSG are reportedly concerned that Manchester United would be prioritised should a Qatari bid for the club be successful.A Qatar-based consortium has launched a bid for the Old Trafford side as the Glazers look to sell the club.
      A Qatar-based consortium has launched a bid to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      This has caused concerns that Man Utd will be prioritised over PSGCredit: Getty
      The Glazers revealed in November that they were willing to listen to offers for either a stake in the Premier League giants or an outright purchase.
      A number of parties have expressed an interest in buying United, which could be purchased for a world-record price for a sports franchise at £4.5billion, or more.
      There has been questions over whether a deal would be banned due to Qatar already owning PSG.
      But the Daily Mail reported that a bid from the consortium would not be blocked by Uefa, meaning a major cash boost to United.
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      The report says that the bid has come from a separate entity to Qatar Sports Investments, which owns the Ligue 1 giants.
      PSG was taken over by QSI in 2011 and have gone on to become one of the heavyweights in European football.
      The French side have won eight of the last ten league titles and are consistently reaching the latter stages of the Champions League.
      But Qatar authorities insist a bid for the Premier League side will not affect PSG and that the French side will continue to receive funding.
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      But PSG reportedly fear the Qatar Investment Authority will divert money into United, given the French giants’ failure to win the Champions League so far despite heavy investment.
      Therefore, United could be prioritised should they become more successful.
      One source told L’Equipe: “If Qatar buys Manchester United, there is a chance that it will be less generous with PSG and that it will make it a Ligue 1 club and no longer a team cut out to win the Champions League.” More

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      Man Utd line up shock Mason Mount transfer as three of Chelsea’s Premier League rivals monitor his contract stand-off

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a shock swoop for Chelsea star Mason Mount.According to ESPN reporter James Olley, United have joined Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City in the bidding war for Mount’s signature.
      Mason Mount has been linked with a sensational transfer to Man UtdCredit: EPA
      The Chelsea star has struggled for form this season.
      Consequently, he has failed to consolidate his strong form from the previous three seasons.
      Mount has scored just three times and added just two assists in the Premier League so far this season.
      The report suggests Mount could look to leave Stamford Bridge after a lack of progress on a new contract.
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      The 24-year-old is understood to be after a significant rise from his current wages of around £80,000 per week.
      Mount’s contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of next season.
      However, this economic factor has added to a further stumbling block of Mount not wanting to commit to the type of long-term contracts handed out by Chelsea in January.
      A number of January signings penned contract with deals which run for roughly eight years.
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      This massively offset the staggering fees paid via a process known as amortisation, but the risk factor lies in such long contracts with no guarantee of player success.
      Mount’s spot at the club is under threat after Todd Boehly reportedly flew to Paris for talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar.

      The Blues are already in line to sign Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig, and could even make Joao Felix’s loan move from Atletico Madrid permanent in the summer. More

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      Former Man Utd striker makes transfer return to old club aged 36 after seven months in the wilderness

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      FORMER Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi is back in football after signing a deal with Serie B side SPAL.The Italian re-joins the club after his contract expired with the outfit back in July last year.
      Giuseppe Rossi has joined SPAL until the end of the seasonCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Rossi was at Man United at the start of his careerCredit: Getty
      Rossi initially joined the Italian side in 2021 for the remainder of the season, during this spell he played 14 league games and scored three goals.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the move on Twitter as he wrote: “Giuseppe Rossi is back. Italian striker has reached a full agreement with Serie B side SPAL until the end of the season.
      “Deal in place with president Joe Tacopina 🇮🇹🇺🇸🤝🏻.
      “Former Man Utd, Fiorentina, Villarreal striker has accepted the bid. Good luck Giuseppe Rossi22 🤙🏼.”
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      The 36-year-old spent part of his early career at the Red Devils after he was poached out of the Parma youth academy.
      Rossi only played five times in the Premier League, scoring one goal during his time with United.
      He did have a loan spell at Newcastle, but failed to score in his eleven league appearances for the club.
      The striker’s career has been hampered by continuous injuries, but he has always been a highly-rated player.
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      He enjoyed his best time as a player in LaLiga with Villarreal, where he scored 54 goals in 136 league games.
      Rossi returned to Italy in 2013 by joining Fiorentina.
      He then had spells at Levante, Celta Vigo and Genoa for a short stint in the United States with Real Salt Lake City.
      Before his move to the MLS, Rossi spent time with United in order to maintain his fitness while he was a free agent.
      The move comes just after Italian legend Daniele De Rossi was sacked as manager and replaced by Massimo Oddo.
      Rossi will join another well-known star Radja Nainggolan, the Belgian midfielder joined at the start of February. More

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      Uefa urged to BLOCK Qatari takeover of Man Utd to ‘protect integrity of competition’ due to PSG ownership

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      UEFA have been urged to block the Qatari takeover bid for Manchester United. Ahead of tomorrow’s bid deadline, Qatar are interested in taking over the Red Devils.
      The Glazers have put Man Utd up for saleCredit: AFP
      But Uefa have been urged to block a bid from Qatar due to links with PSGCredit: AP
      Though any United takeover bid will come in from Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-ThaniCredit: Rex
      However, Uefa have been warned to block any bid from Qatar while Qatar Sports Investment remain owners of PSG.
      The call comes from human rights group FairSquare.
      As reported by The Athletic, the group have sent a letter to Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin, general secretary Theodore Theodoridis and Premier League chief Richard Masters.
      It reads: “A basic study of Qatar’s political and economic system amply demonstrates the impossibility of any Qatari consortium proving itself independent of state influence, and thus separate from the ownership of PSG.
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      “Freedom House’s World Freedom Index classifies Qatar as ‘not free’, and its most recent assessment is highly critical of Qatar’s record on the rule of law, corruption, and political participation: ‘Qatar’s hereditary emir holds all executive and legislative authority and ultimately controls the judiciary.'”
      Uefa rules stipulate that “no individual or legal entity may have control or influence over more than one club participating in a Uefa club competition”.
      Although Red Bull’s ownership of FC Salzburg and RB Leipzig was overlooked by Uefa after an ownership restructuring at Salzburg – with both playing in the Champions League.
      Earlier this week, it was reported Uefa would not block any Qatari offer for Man Utd due to them being satisfied about a bid coming from a separate entity.
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      The United bid will be launched by Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.
      The Qatar Investment Authority is worth a staggering £370billion, and already owns French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain.
      United’s owners – The Glazers – are understood to want £6bn for the club.
      However, a more realistic outcome will see them pocket £4.1-£4.5bn.
      In their letter FairSquare added “UEFA’s Statutes are very clear on the critical importance of ensuring that no single party can exercise control or influence over more than one club, and this is all the more important when the owners are states.
      “State ownership of European football clubs jeopardises the integrity of the game, its proclaimed values and its sustainability.”
      Qatar’s interest is being rivalled by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, while Twitter owner Elon Musk is also a shock party considering a bid. More

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      There’s NO doubt Arsenal target Declan Rice will leave West Ham in big-money summer transfer says Hammers legend

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      DECLAN RICE will leave West Ham this summer – and his desire to win trophies needs to be respected, according to Tony Cottee.The Hammers are bracing themselves for an almighty transfer saga as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United prepare bids to snap up the 24-year-old England star.
      Tony Cottee believes West Ham must respect Declan Rice’s ambition to win trophiesCredit: Getty
      Rice’s contract expires at the end of the season, with West Ham having the option to extend that by a further 12 months.
      However, many inside the East London club are resigned to the fact this will be his final campaign, with boss David Moyes hoping to bring in over £100m for his services.
      Cottee, 57, knows what it is like to leave West Ham in search of silverware, doing just that in 1988 – ending a six-year stint with his boyhood club to join Everton.
      The closest he came to lifting a trophy with the Toffees was in the 1989 FA Cup final, losing out to rivals Liverpool, before returning to West Ham in 1994.
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      And Cottee told SunSport: “It is different with the likes of Declan or myself. The reason I left the club, and I didn’t want to but I felt I had to because I wanted to go and win something.
      “When you don’t win things, it is hard, and the money side is not easy either.
      “If West Ham had a successful team that was winning things, Declan wouldn’t be leaving. There would be no reason to leave.
      “He will leave this summer. I said all along that the moment they lost to Frankfurt in the Europa League semi-final last season was the moment Declan knew he needed to leave.
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      “If they had won that and won the Europa League and got into the Champions League, why would he leave?
      “Now we are at the stage where Rice is in the prime of his career and wants to play Champions League football.
      “As long as his exit is handled correctly, and I think it will be because he is a really good lad leading in the right way, I don’t think any West Ham fan would begrudge him.” More

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      Every Premier League club’s value revealed as greedy Man Utd and Spurs owners demand MORE than their worth for takeover

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      EVERY Premier League’s club value has been revealed – as at least two major sides prepare for potential takeovers. The deadline for bids for Manchester United is set to close tomorrow as major bidders circle for control of one of the world football’s giants.
      The Glazers announced last year their willingness to sell Man UnitedCredit: AFP
      Tottenham’s Daniel Levy is the Premier League’s longest-serving chairmanCredit: Alamy
      Man United are estimated to lead the league in terms of club valuations
      Meanwhile reports yesterday suggested Tottenham were attracting the attention of Iranian-born US billionaire Jahm Najafi.
      United and Spurs are among the Premier League’s most valuable assets with the 20 clubs collectively worth tens of billions.
      The Red Devils sit top of the estimated valuation list compiled by Sportico, a sports business publication.
      They have a valuation of £4.8bn and are believed to have drummed up £583.2m in revenue in 2022.
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      But the Glazer family are believed to be looking for a £6bn fee, above the club’s reported value.
      The same appears to be the case at Tottenham with owner Joe Lewis believed to value the club between £4bn-£4.5bn.

      But Sportico claim the club is the seventh-most valuable in English football at an estimated £2.57bn, way below Lewis’ reported asking price.
      Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham follow United as English football’s most valuable clubs.
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      West Ham are the highest-ranked outside of the traditional top six, with the Hammers rated at £535m.
      At the other end of the rankings, Bournemouth are estimated to be the least valuable club at £115m with Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Brighton also among those in the lower half.
      The Premier League could be set for another big takeover after Todd Boehly’s acquisition of Chelsea last MayCredit: Alamy
      Liverpool owner John W. Henry controls the Premier League’s second most valuable clubCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ‘join Man Utd and Chelsea in race for Denzel Dumfries transfer’ after Takehiro Tomiyasu blunder vs Man City

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      ARSENAL have reportedly joined Manchester United AND Chelsea in the race to sign Denzel Dumfries from cash-strapped Italian giants Inter Milan.United and Chelsea have previously held interest in the Dutchman, 26, who is a regular starter at the San Siro.

      During his near two-year spell at Inter, Dumfries has played 71 times, helping them win the Italian Super Cup twice and the Coppa Italia.
      Dumfries is also a regular in the Dutch national set-up, and is known to Red Devils boss Ten Hag, who would have managed teams against the right-back when he was playing his trade at PSV.
      But according to Fichajes, Arsenal have joined Man Utd and Chelsea in registering their interest in acquiring Dumfries’ services.
      Inter need to make around £53million from player sales this summer due to their dire financial situation.
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      And Dumfires could command a high fee, easing Inter’s financial fears.
      Mikel Arteta has been deploying centre-back Ben White at right-back this season, with Gabriel and William Saliba forming a solid partnership in the heart of the defence.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu is also being deployed there.
      However, the Japan star’s horrendous blunder in Wednesday’s 3-1 home defeat to Manchester City has brought him into question.
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      But Dumfries is a natural right-back, with far superior attacking capabilities.
      While at Old Trafford, Ten Hag is switching between Diogo Dalot and a resurgent Aaron Wan-Bissaka. More

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      Man Utd told Marcel Sabitzer transfer fee as Ten Hag considers making move for Bayern Munich star permanent

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      BAYERN MUNICH say Marcel Sabitzer will cost Manchester United £16million as Erik ten Hag ponders a permanent move for the loan hit.The German giants are open to selling the Austria midfielder this summer.
      Marcel Sabitzer has revealed he’s happy on loan at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      And he’s on Ten Hag’s list of possible signings for the next transfer window after settling quickly in the Premier League.
      But the Dutchman is still keen on dream target Frenkie de Jong.
      And United are reportedly ready to join rivals like neighbours City, Liverpool and Real Madrid in a summer auction for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
      But German outlet Bild say Bayern and the Red Devils would both be happy to consider Sabitzer’s loan deal becoming an end-of-season sale.
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      The 28-year-old arrived at Old Trafford in January to replace long-term injury victim Christian Eriksen.
      A minor stumbling block is the lack of an option to buy Sabitzer in his loan arrangement.
      But he’s impressed in his first spell in the Premier League.
      And that means Bayern are expected to value him at around £16m – about £3m more than they paid RB Leipzig in 2021.
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      Sabitzer himself has confirmed he’s more than happy at United.
      He said: “I like it here. I’m feeling very good here. I like the team, I like the club, the atmosphere in Old Trafford.
      “We will see what happens in the summer.
      “I had to come in quickly but I enjoy it. I like it so far. The team welcome me very well.
      “From the first moment on, I felt very good in the team – good spirit, good goals, we’re a good team. It’s fun.
      “The manager talking to me a lot, what he’s expecting from me. I try to fulfil that. I’m feeling good with him and his tactics and I like it so far.” More