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      Man Utd ‘want Federico Chiesa transfer but face £90m fight for Juventus and Italy winger from arch-rivals Liverpool’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly interested in signing Juventus star Federico Chiesa.The Italian winger is valued at £90million however it is believed that there is a host of European clubs looking at him.
      Federico Chiesa is a reported target of Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils want have been monitoring the situation at the Serie A club after the Italian giants were given a huge 15-point penalty for orchestrating a transfer scam over three seasons.
      This could lead to a move for Chiesa, according to Calcio Mercato.
      The Old Trafford side could see the Italy international as an upgrade on Jadon Sancho.
      Should they sign Chiesa, it would free up in-form Marcus Rashford to become a specialised striker and play through the middle.
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      Although United will have to fight off competition from Liverpool.
      The same source has suggested that the Reds view the 25-year-old as a potential replacement for star attacker Mohamed Salah.
      Chiesa has recently recovered from an ACL injury that he picked up last year.
      And is starting to look capable of replicating his best form, having scored for the first time this season against Monza in the Coppa Italia.
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      Juventus face a battle to qualify for the Champions League next season and miss out on the financial benefits that the competition brings due to their points penalty.
      The Turin-based side is 14 points off the pace of Lazio and Inter Milan, who sit on 37 points in 3rd and 4th place respectively.

      Juventus’ new CEO Maurizio Scanavino had admitted that the club is trying to appeal the penalty.
      He said: “We consider this sentence absolutely unjust and unfair.
      “In the coming days we await the reasons, which should arrive by the end of the month, but we will certainly appeal to CONI [Italian Federation of Football] to support our positions, which are very solid and clear, and which had already been successfully accepted in the ordinary process.
      “The club is already organizing the defence and the appeal to CONI for a sentence that inevitably influences – and immediately – also the club’s transfer market.” More

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      Man Utd icon Roy Keane admits he never warmed to Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand and had a bust-up over watching X Factor

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      ROY KEANE revealed he never warmed to Wayne Rooney or Rio Ferdinand in the Manchester United dressing room.The former hardman said he did not get the England striker or team-mate Ferdinand’s banter – and did not miss them after he left Old Trafford.
      Manchester United legend Roy Keane claimed he never warmed to Wayne Rooney or Rio Ferdinand
      Keane, 51, reckoned he was not on the same wavelength as Roo, who is 14 years his junior.
      And that was highlighted during their playing days on a trip to Newcastle where the night before in the hotel Keane was watching rugby league on the TV before Rooney changed the channel to watch the X Factor and hid the remote control.
      Roo – who retired from playing to become permanent Derby manager two years ago – claimed later it led to an argument between the pair and Keane respected him for standing up to him.
      But Keane, speaking on Sky Sports’ The Football Show said: “We certainly didn’t have an argument, let me tell you.
      “I like my rugby league and yeah, someone did change the channel and I wasn’t happy.
      “But we didn’t have an argument about it. I came down for breakfast the next day and Wayne said ‘Did you find the control?’
      “So I told him where to go. If that’s an argument, God help us. I certainly didn’t respect Wayne because he stood up to me and wanted to watch the X Factor.
      “I had a lot of respect for Wayne because I thought he was a brilliant player.
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      “I wouldn’t say I warmed to the guy, I certainly didn’t dislike him. But the lad’s on a different wavelength, different banter and if hiding the control was his type of banter then… not for me.”
      Keane made 480 appearances for United in 12 years, but he said: “Near the end, I remember thinking I don’t get some of the boys.
      “I don’t get their banter or humour. I rarely had a conversation with anyone.
      “When I left there were a lot of players I didn’t miss. The game was changing and maybe I was a bit grumpy, a bit old school.
      “I didn’t get Wayne or Rio, I didn’t get their banter or what they stood for sometimes. It was probably a personal thing.
      “The game was changing and I had changed with it but towards the end at United with the players coming through I didn’t always get them.
      “Personality-wise they were not for me.
      “Obviously, they were very good players and I was delighted to play with them but in terms of banter or having a cup of coffee with them? No forget it.”
      Keane played with Rooney at Old Trafford between 2004-2005Credit: PA:Empics Sport
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      Four more Man Utd players could LEAVE club before transfer deadline day as Charlie Savage set for Forest Green loan

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are open to letting four more players leave before Tuesday’s transfer deadline day – plus Charlie Savage.As exclusively revealed by SunSport, Robbie Savage’s son will join Forest Green Rovers on loan for the remainder of the season.
      Charlie Savage will join Forest Green Rovers on loanCredit: Getty
      That is despite a change of management, with Duncan Ferguson the new boss at the eco-friendly League One basement boys.
      But according to the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils are keen for another quartet of their rising stars to go out on loan to gain first-team action.
      Erik ten Hag does not plan to use the youngsters in his team in their quest to secure Champions League football next term.
      And therefore the players are in talks to secure temporary exits away from Old Trafford.
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      Charlie McNeill has caught the eye of a number of League One and League Two sides and will join a club that can guarantee him regular minutes.
      The 19-year-old striker went on a work experience loan to Sheffield Wednesday last season which permitted him to train but not play official matches.
      Defenders Di’Shon Bernard and Bjorn Hardley are in a similar position to McNeill and are keen to get some action to continue their development.
      United will only allow the duo loan moves if minutes are secured – but could even sell them if the right offer came in.
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      Lastly, Zidane Iqbal is another exciting talent gaining plenty of attention.
      Iqbal made his first-team debut in the Champions League draw with Young Boys in December 2021 as Ralf Rangnick also brought Savage, Shola Shoretire and Teden Mengi off the bench – plus veteran goalkeeper Tom Heaton.
      Iqbal has not played since but now trains with the first-team stars and is considered part of the senior squad.
      Ten Hag only has five midfielders more experienced than Iqbal available for the rest of the season following Donny van de Beek’s injury – and therefore is reluctant to risk being left short as the club targets silverware.
      Charlie McNeill is open to getting some first-team actionCredit: Getty
      Di’Shon Bernard has captained United’s Under-23s this seasonCredit: Getty
      Bjorn Hardley may be sold if the right offer comes inCredit: Getty
      Zidane Iqbal may end up staying at Old Trafford to provide midfield coverCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd face transfer battle with Chelsea and Newcastle for Dumfries as Inter Milan ace’s agent ‘flies to UK for talks’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to face a transfer battle with their Premier League rivals for Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries, according to reports.Chelsea and Newcastle are ready to rival the Red Devils for the right-back.
      Denzel Dumfries has been linked with several Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Dumfries’ representatives have supposedly flown to England to hold talks with those interested, claim Gazzetta dello Sport.
      Inter have set a price tag of £44million, although reports suggest a £35million bid could be enough.
      The Serie A side could have to sell to help balance the books and the player’s deal expires in the summer of 2025.
      Dumfries has featured 23 times for Inter this season, scoring two goals and assisting three.
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      The 26-year-old also impressed at the World Cup with the Netherlands.
      He played every minute for his country and even got a goal and two assists in Qatar before they were knocked out in the quarter-finals to winners Argentina on penalties.
      Man Utd would like to sign a full-back to compete with Diogo Dalot in the long-term.
      Erik ten Hag is reportedly willing to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave Old Trafford but any move for Dumfries could have to wait for the summer due to financial reasons.
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      Chelsea are looking for a wing-back to rival Reece James.
      The Blues have made an attempt to bring in Lyon’s Malo Gusto but he looks set to stay at the club.
      They have also been linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Porro but Tottenham look set to sign him. More

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      Wout Weghorst reveals he wants to STAY at Man Utd beyond loan transfer after scoring first goal for club against Forest

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      WOUT WEGHORST OPENED his Manchester United goalscoring account and then vowed to prove he can be more than just a stop-gap striker.The Dutchman scored the second in the Red Devils’ rousing 3-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory at The City Ground on Wednesday night.
      Wout Weghorst wants to stay at Manchester United beyond this seasonCredit: AFP
      Now the on-loan 6ft 6 frontman is aiming to add plenty more to become a permanent fixture in Erik Ten Hag’s plans.
      Weghorst, 30, said: “This is the situation now, it was for a loan. To deliver and help the team.
      “It’s a massive club so I will try to do everything as good as I can and if it will work out it will be a good option.
      “I’ve seen how big the club is, in everything, facilities, even the quality in the team, the way were playing, there’s a lot of quality in everything and that’s something you look to work in, in a winning atmosphere.
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      “I think the first week went well and it’s up to me to deliver and contribute and to help the team as good as I can. I’m quite confident I can play a role in it.”
      United were desperately in need of another frontman.
      The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo left only injury-prone Anthony Martial as the out-and-out striking option with in-form Marcus Rashford operating best off the left.
      Now Weghorst believes he can justify that further goalscoring role as well as being the target man that United lacked.
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      He said: “We were looking for a target man, that was something the club was looking for.
      “Of course, with Martial there was only like one real striker, more of a number nine.
      “They just wanted to add one and then it’s up to me and to take my chances.
      “The moments are there and then it’s just to deliver, contribute and help the team also in the way I’m playing, the way I am pressing.
      “It’s my third game, you start to recognise the way the players around you are playing and you’re making your runs.
      “There’s still room for improvement but I showed in the link-up at the end zone to come through me. We had some really good moments there. Let’s make it even better.
      Weghorst’s last foray into English football was a disappointing six months last season at Burnley following a £12million move from Wolfsburg.
      It brought just two goals from 17 league appearances but a loan move to Besiktas in Turkey saw him find his goalscoring boots with eight goals in 16 league appearances.
      That, with his double in the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina that forced extra-time and penalties brought him back to the attention of Ten Hag.
      United bought out his loan deal to get him to Old Trafford and three games in he has helped to put the team on the road to their first silverware in six years.
      His goal right on half-time against Nottingham Forest followed up Marcus Rashford’s sixth-minute opener.
      The Dutchman scored his first United goal against Nottingham ForestCredit: Reuters
      He showed his striking instincts as he was first to a parried shot from Antony to fire the ball into the roof of the net.
      Weghorst said: “I just moved forward to the goal hoping for the rebound and it came.
      “It came a little bit on the left of me and I took it, jumped in with the outside. I hit it fully.
      “I was hoping that the ball was falling there and it did exactly.
      “Great night. A great result, great feeling, of course.”
      His goal came at the perfect time as United were losing some control after that early opener with Forest only denied an equaliser by inches with VAR ruling it out.
      Weghorst said: “It was a really good moment, good timing to score shortly before the half-time because, yeah, we were not that in control in the game, so I think that definitely helped us.”
      While Weghorst was celebrating his first for the club, Marcus Rashford slotted home his 18th of the season and tenth in ten games since returning from the World Cup where he hit three for England.
      What a goal it was too as he ran from ten yards inside his own half before finishing in the near bottom corner.
      Weghorst is full of admiration for the form the 25-year-old is in right now.
      He said: “You see the great run he’s in. He’s delivering, every week you see it in training, he’s got a lot of quality.
      “He’s also a really good guy, a really open guy, he was the first one who came to me when I scored my goal.
      “We have a good relationship, you see the qualities he has. He’s extremely important for us, the way we play, he’s a massive part.”
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      The result at The City Ground was the perfect way for United to get back on track after the double blow of conceding late goals both away at Crystal Palace to draw and in the 3-2 defeat at league leaders Arsenal.
      They are on a run of ten wins, a draw, and just one defeat as they prepare to face Reading in the FA Cup evening kick-off on Saturday. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer blow as Lyon president confirms Malo Gusto will STAY at French club

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      MALO GUSTO will stay at Lyon despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United, according to Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas.The two teams have been battling it out for the right-back and had hoped to complete a deal this month.
      Chelsea and Manchester United wanted to sign the right-back this monthCredit: Getty
      Chelsea reportedly agreed personal terms with the youngster but Lyon denied their advances.
      The Blues reportedly bid £18million for Gusto and were believed to be preparing a second bid worth between £27m and £35m.
      But Lyon president Aulas has announced Gusto will not be leaving this month.
      He said in a statement: “I can confirm that Malo Gusto will stay here at least until the end of the season.”
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      According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are still prepared to make the French side another offer.
      It is claimed Gusto, 19, is their No1 priority this month – ahead of a signing a new midfielder.
      Reports claimed United were hoping to hijack Chelsea’s move for Gusto and have told the right-back “not to rush” a decision.
      Both clubs could revisit a possible deal in the summer, with Aulas not ruling out a move at the end of the season.
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      Chelsea have also been linked with Denzel Dumfries this month and could sign the Inter full-back as an alternative.
      But the Italian giants are said to want between £43m-£53m for the former PSV Eindhoven hero. More

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      Newcastle tipped to seal shock Harry Kane and Son Heung-min transfer in huge raid on Premier League rivals Tottenham

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      HARRY KANE and Son Heung-Min have been tipped to seal a sensational double transfer to Newcastle. The pair are Tottenham’s prized assets and it would take a gargantuan effort to bring both to St James’ Park.
      Newcastle should go all out to sign Harry Kane and Son Heung-MinCredit: Getty
      That is the view of ex-Newcastle star Nobby SolanoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Kane and Son have proved deadly for Spurs this season, though Kane in particular is having a fine season
      But this has not stopped ex-midfielder Nobby Solano from speculating the club could go all out to sign the pair.
      Speaking on No Tippy Tappy Football, from William Hill and Footy Accumulators, Solano was asked what one player he would sign for Newcastle.

      In response, he said: “I’ve got two. I’ve been watching a little bit and would love to see Harry Kane and Son Heung-min in black and white.
      “Somebody told me Newcastle had unlimited cash. If they signed [Kane], they’d definitely finish in the Champions League.
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      “He’s still quite young at 29, and he’s just a phenomenal player.”
      Kane in particular has been in fantastic form once again this season.
      The England skipper has 16 goals in the Premier League, sitting only behind Erling Haaland’s outrageous tally of 25.
      Kane will have one year left on his current deal once the summer rolls around, and Erik ten Hag has reportedly made signing Kane for Manchester United his No1 priority in the summer.
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      United are in need of a top-class striker to take the next step under Ten Hag, but Kane is also wanted by Bayern Munich.
      With Tottenham’s Champions League status also hanging in the balance – likely with Man Utd and Newcastle’s respective fates intertwined as well – Kane may opt to go where the best football is.
      However, Newcastle’s place in the Carabao Cup has led to Solano declaring a cup win to be more important than a top-four spot.
      He added: “I think Newcastle will finish in the Europa League places.
      “It’s more important for them to win a trophy – the fans are desperate for any piece of silverware.
      “They’ve now got a wonderful opportunity to win the League Cup, so Eddie [Howe] will have everyone – including myself – supporting them. I think the fans deserve it, they’re lovely people.
      “They’ve got a great chance against Southampton, who aren’t in the best of places in the league, so it’s a brilliant opportunity for them to finally win some silverware this season.”
      Solano made 315 appearances for Newcastle between 1998 and 2007, though had a two-year spell at Aston Villa from 2004 to 2006. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Barcelona prepare shock raid on arch-rivals Real Madrid for star Asensio

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Marco Asensio with Barcelona keen on the winger.Asensio has been linked with a Premier League move over the last few years.
      Barcelona have contacted Marco Asensio over a free contract moveCredit: Getty
      Liverpool and Arsenal have been credited with an interest in the Real Madrid star but United were reportedly considering a summer move.
      Asensio, 27, is out of contract in the summer and Barcelona have made contact with him, according to Sport.
      Asensio is now represented by superagent Jorge Mendes, who has a close relationship with Barca president Joan Laporta.
      But Real are keen to keep Asensio and have opened negotiations for a new deal.
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      However, an agreement is yet to be reached between the two parties with Asensio demanding a higher salary than Los Blancos are willing to pay.
      That could open the door to United, who are able to approach Asensio on a pre-contract basis.
      And the Red Devils are one of a few clubs who would be able to afford Asensio’s reported £120,000-a-week salary.
      Asensio joined Real Madrid from Mallorca for around £3.5million in 2014.
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      He has contributed 52 goals and 27 assists in 250 appearances for the club.
      And his trophy cabinet since arriving at the Bernabeu includes three LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues. More