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      Diogo Dalot ‘on verge of signing new long-term Man Utd contract’ as Barcelona give up on transfer

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      DIOGO DALOT is set to sign a new contract as Barcelona prepare to give up hope of landing the full-back, reports suggest.The defender is enjoying his best season at Old Trafford so far and has been thriving under Erik ten Hag.
      Dalot returned to the United bench on Saturday after weeks on the sidelinesCredit: AFP
      Dalot was one of four Manchester United players to have a one year extension clause triggered in December, meaning his current deal now runs until the summer of 2024.
      But the Red Devils are now looking towards the long-term and are hoping to tie the 23-year-old to a new contract.
      Mundo Deportivo report that a deal is close with Dalot on the brink of putting pen to paper.
      They say that United have been pursuing a new deal since the Portuguese international returned from the World Cup.
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      And in a big boost to the Premier League side, the report adds that Barcelona are beginning to see a move for the right-back as “unfeasible”.
      The Catalan giants had long been linked to Dalot but he has proven to be increasingly important to ten Hag’s side.
      He was a regular starter before the World Cup and successfully managed to keep Aaron Wan-Bissaka out the team.
      But Dalot’s season has been hampered by injury in recent weeks after he limped off with a knock in a Carabao Cup clash with Charlton last month.
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      But the star did return to the bench in the weekend win over Crystal Palace.
      Dalot arrived at Man United in 2018 but initially struggled to cement the right-back spot permanently.
      But this season he has gone from strength to strength and regularly plays alongside Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw in what appears to be ten Hag’s first-choice back four. More

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      Harry Kane refuses to commit future to Tottenham after scoring record goal amid Man Utd transfer interest

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      HARRY KANE failed to pledge his future to Tottenham after becoming the club’s all-time record goalscorer.The England captain, 29, netted a 267th goal for Spurs on Sunday in a 1-0 win over Man City.
      Harry Kane is now Spurs’ all-time record goalscorerCredit: Alamy
      Spurs’ talisman was quizzed about his future after the matchCredit: Twitter / RealKevinPalmer
      But he refused to give a straight answer, insisting he is focused on this seasonCredit: Twitter / RealKevinPalmer
      The strike moves him beyond the legendary Jimmy Greaves as the Lilywhites’ most prolific marksman outright.
      Kane was given a special presentation after the match following his record-breaking afternoon.
      And he was then asked in a post-match interview whether the moment told Tottenham fans he is “here to stay”.
      However, the Spurs man refused to confirm he will remain in North London as Man Utd continue to be linked with the striker.
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      Speaking to Viaplay Fotball, he said: “I’m just here to perform every game and give my all for the badge.
      “We’ll see what happens but I’m concentrated on this season.
      “We’ve got the FA Cup, we’ve got the Champions League coming up, and we’re in a good position in the league to really try and push forward.
      “So that’s what I’m concentrated on.”
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      Kane already has 19 goals in 30 appearances for Tottenham so far this season.
      And his winner against Man City was the Three Lions skipper’s 200th in the Premier League.
      He is now just eight behind Wayne Rooney and 60 shy of record-holder Alan Shearer.
      But it remains to be seen whether he will break the record in a Tottenham shirt.
      Man Utd have been heavily linked with a summer move for the forward.
      And he is also thought to be on the radar of German champions Bayern Munich.
      Kane tried to force through a move to Man City in the summer of 2021, but Spurs managed to keep hold of their man.
      Antonio Conte’s men sit fifth in the Premier League table, one point adrift of the top four.
      They are also into the fifth round of the FA Cup and last-16 of the Champions League. More

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      Erik ten Hag draws up three-man transfer wishlist for summer as he plans huge squad overhaul with stars axed

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      ERIK TEN HAG is targeting a summer overhaul at Manchester United, reports claim.After signing just three players on loan in January, permanent signings are expected at the end of the season.
      Erik ten Hag has reportedly identified where he wants to strengthen in the summerCredit: Reuters
      And United boss Erik ten Hag has identified where wants to strengthen his side, according to the Mirror.
      A striker, centre-back and “dynamic” midfielder are all said to be on his wishlist.
      The front man seems likely to be Napoli goal machine Victor Osimhen, who has scored 16 goals in 17 Serie A games.
      But Ten Hag wants quality reinforcements in all areas of the pitch.
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      After shelling out over £200million in the summer on Antony, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia, money was tight in the January window.
      Ten Hag added to his squad by bringing in Marcel Sabitzer, Wout Weghorst and Jack Butland on temporary deals.
      But permanent transfers are expected as Ten Hag looks to refresh in the summer.
      Part of the overhaul also includes waving goodbye to a number of players.
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      The Mirror go on to say as many as six first-team players could be sold.
      That would free up the funds to pursue big money moves for Ten Hag’s targets.
      It’s thought United are willing to listen to offers for Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay.
      Eric Bailly and Alex Telles, who are both out on loan this season, are also set to be moved on.
      Club captain Harry Maguire is another who has been linked with a move away. More

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      Real Madrid ‘accept Jude Bellingham will join Premier League with Man City and Liverpool battling over transfer’

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly accepted that transfer target Jude Bellingham’s next move will be to the Premier League.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 has a host of clubs chasing his signatureCredit: Getty
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham City midfield ace.
      We reported last week how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Real Madrid also hold 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.
      However, The Athletic have stated that with Liverpool and City both “pushing hard”, Real Madrid “are becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable”.
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      The LaLiga giants and Champions League holders will still put up a big fight to secure Bellingham.
      However, they accept that any financial package they offer will be below those available from England.

      Dortmund are also desperate to try and keep hold of the youngster.
      The know Premier league clubs are “in pole position” to snap-up their talisman but they still hope to convince him to sign an extension to his current deal which ends in 2025.
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      Bellingham is continuing his World Cup form back at club Dortmund following the winter break.
      He has scored ten goals across all competitions this season.
      And he has also captained the side on numerous occasions throughout the campaign. More

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      Man Utd flop Bebe SCORES 93rd minute winner on debut for Real Zaragoza after joining 8th club since Old Trafford exit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED misfit Bebe cracked a 93rd-minute winner for his EIGHTH club since leaving Old Trafford.Real Zaragoza’s half-time sub fired the only goal away to Andorra in LaLiga 2 – then was booked for over-celebrating.

      Portuguese wideman Bebe had three loans while with Man Utd and has just started his fourth temporary spell since departing Old Trafford in 2014Credit: Getty
      Bebe, 32, joined Zaragoza on loan from Spanish top-flight club Rayo Vallecano last week.
      And one minute into stoppage time he sent a 35-yard free-kick embarrassingly high.
      But then came his moment of glory following a swift counter-attack.
      Giuliano Simeone slipped him through down the middle for a clinical clincher on his left foot.
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      Bebe’s career has flickered on and off since the former Portugal Under-21 star arrived at Old Trafford in 2010 via home-country clubs Estrela da Amadora and Vitoria de Guimaraes.
      Netting in a 3-0 Champions League win at Bursaspor was a rare highlight in his four years at United.
      He was loaned to Besiktas, Rio Ave and Pacos de Ferreira before joining Benfica in 2014.
      But he struggled for the Portuguese giants.
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      After temporary spells at Cordoba and Rayo Vallecano, Bebe joined Eibar in 2016.
      Then came another loan move to Vallecano that became permanent five years ago.
      That stable stint has now been followed by an electric start to his Zaragoza switch. More

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      Erik ten Hag urged to sign former Man Utd star to pair with Rashford on a FREE transfer this summer

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      FORMER Manchester United defender Danny Simpson has urged the club to re-sign one of their former players. The right-back, who played eight times for the Red Devils, believes their is a player with just six months left on his current deal that would be a perfect addition to the squad.
      Marcus Rashford could link-up with a former Red Devil next seasonCredit: AP
      Danny Simpson has suggested a signing Man Utd should makeCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Simpson thinks Erik ten Hag should look at bringing in Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha.
      The 30-year-old played just four times for Man Utd during a two season spell at the club, one of which was spent on loan at Cardiff.
      Zaha was signed for a reported £10million but fell out of favour under then manager David Moyes.
      He was then sold back to Crystal Palace where he has since impressed over a number of seasons for the Eagles.
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      Simpson is confident he would link up well with Marcus Rashford at Old Trafford.
      The Premier League winner with Leicester told Stadium Astro: “He [Zaha] can go wherever he likes especially on a free transfer in the summer.
      “I feel like Wilf plays better when he is the main man.
      “I would bring him back here [Man Utd].
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      “If you’re looking at Marcus Rashford as the No.9 and Wilfried on the left, that is some firepower.
      “It was Sir Alex Ferguson who signed him then he left. Moyes obviously came in and it didn’t work out.
      “I do genuinely believe if Sir Alex was the manager when he played we would have seen a different Wilfried Zaha at Manchester United.”
      Simpson also suggests that Liverpool should go in for him due to their struggles this season.
      Zaha has played 20 times this season, finding the back of the net on six occasions.
      Last term, he was more prolific, scoring 15 goals in 37 games.
      Zaha has been linked with transfers to Arsenal, Chelsea, Roma and Barcelona.
      Wilfried Zaha looks set to leave Crystal Palace on a free in the summerCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd Treble winner has finally ‘stopped feeling like a fraud’ over 1999 medal as he turns hand to management

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      HE’S gone from the “fraud” of Manchester United’s 1999 Treble winners to the lord of his hometown club.And the forgotten midfielder of arguably Alex Ferguson’s greatest squad is now hoping to build a dynasty of his own.
      This former midfielder was rarely centre stage during his three years with Man Utd before he starred for West BromCredit: Reuters
      Football couldn’t be much different from the Red Devils than the sixth tierCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The ex-England Under-21 star was at Old Trafford for three years.
      That’s one more than the time it’s taken him to lift Scarborough Athletic into the sixth-tier.
      And although he might be out of mind from United’s golden era, he could be remembered forever at his part-time club if their rise continues.
      The former West Brom stalwart, 44, insists the dream of reaching the EFL is achievable – 16 years after the original Scarborough club was liquidated.
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      Step forward, Jonathan Greening.
      He once admitted feeling like a “fraud” for picking up a Champions League medal when United completed the Treble with a last-gasp turnaround triumph over Bayern Munich.
      It’s a different world, of course, in National League North, where Scarborough have surpassed expectations by sitting fifth following promotion via the Northern Premier League play-offs.
      And in a way that change is emphasised by Greening swapping the clean-cut look of his Prem days for a beard and casual attire.
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      Tucked in the middle is the non-playing Jonathan Greening as Man Utd celebrate clinching the 1999 Treble with victory over BayernCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He’s also just as ambitious amid Scarborough’s developing years as he was during United’s peak period.
      He told the Mirror: “When I got the opportunity to take over here, I simply couldn’t turn it down. 
      “My mum, dad, brothers and sisters still live in the town and it just felt right.
      “The club is trying to build something special, with its roots bedded in the community.
      “We’re fan-owned, so we can’t spend massive amounts of money, but we have a tight group of players with a good spirit and the momentum of being promoted has spilled over into this season.
      “It’s not an ego trip – since retiring as a player in 2014, I’ve worked at Nottingham Forest with the Under-21s, York City with the Under-18s and at the i2i academy in York for more than six years.”
      But despite his pedigree, he added: “Sometimes the players don’t listen to me, but I’m trying to give something back to football because the game has been good to me. 
      “I had a great career, lived the dream and now I’m managing my home-town club, so why should I complain?” More

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      Watch Man Utd target Osimhen climb into crowd to apologise for hitting girl in warm-up as fans clamour for selfies

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Victor Osimhen climbed into the stands to apologise to a young girl after accidentally hitting her with a ball during the warm-up.Napoli moved 16 points clear of second-place Inter, who face AC Milan in the derby later, with a 3-0 win at Spezia today.
      Victor Osimhen was mobbed as he entered the crowd before Napoli’s match at SpeziaCredit: Twitter
      The striker went to apologise to a young girl he had hit with the ballCredit: Twitter
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave them the lead from the penalty spot just after half time before Nigerian striker Osimhen, who is on United’s transfer wishlist, helped himself to a double.
      However, it was not the 24-year-old Nigerian striker’s goalscoring exploits that captured the headlines.
      During the pre-match warm-up, Osimhen had fired a ball off target and into the crowd, hitting the youngster.
      He then proceeded to leave the pitch and into the stand, climbing up through the crowd towards the girl in order to apologise.
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      However, as he tried to then re-join his team-mates on the turf, he was mobbed by supporters who desperately tried to take selfies with him.
      And as clips of the incident show, a number of them held on to the forward’s arm with one opportunistic individual even leaning in to talk to him as he climbed over the advertising board. 
      Osimhen left Lille for Napoli for £62.4m in 2020 and has scored 43 goals in 82 appearances since.
      He remains under contract until 2025 but no talks over an extension are believed to have yet taken place.
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      Meanwhile, as we reported this week, Chelsea are ready to continue their spending spree with a mega-money move for Osimhen.
      The Blues’ new owners believe the Nigerian could be the final piece in a puzzle having already spent more than £600m.
      United and Paris Saint-Germain are also among the clubs also in the hunt for his signature.
      Victor Osimhen scored twice as Napoli ran out 3-0 winnersCredit: Getty More