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      Man Utd transfer blow as Barcelona boss Xavi rules out letting key target Frenkie de Jong leave in January

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have suffered a fresh blow in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong after Xavi revealed Barcelona’s January transfer plans. De Jong’s transfer to Old Trafford was one of the saga’s of the summer, but the move failed to materialise despite both clubs pushing hard for it.
      Frenkie de Jong is a long-term target of Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      But Xavi has revealed Barcelona have no plans to let anyone leave in JanuaryCredit: EPA
      After failing to land De Jong, United ended up signing Casemiro to bolster their midfield.
      But the Red Devils have retained their interest in the Dutchman.
      However, a January move appears to have been ruled out by Barca boss Xavi after he revealed he believed it would be a “quiet” window at the Nou Camp.
      Xavi told reporters in Spain: “I don’t want Memphis (Depay) or any other player to leave in January.
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      “I think it’s going be a quiet window for us.”
      It comes after a sensational report claimed De Jong was now keen on a Camp Nou exit.
      The Blaugrana’s situation has led them to use a number of financial “levers” to take out loans against the club’s future revenue in order to balance the books.
      However, a fresh report from Catalunya Radio has indicated the club cannot repeat the same trick they used last summer to bring in the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde.
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      The Spanish giants are also said to be around £176million over their wage budget, an issue not helped by the club’s Champions League group stage elimination.
      Regardless, Erik ten Hag and Co are having issues of their own at Old Trafford.
      Cristiano Ronaldo – who has now been unveiled by Al Nassr – departed the club after his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, and Anthony Martial continues to be plagued by fitness issues.
      Ten Hag has reiterated the need for the club to find a striker which matches their sporting and financial needs, but said they will not “burn money.”
      He said: “I think we have a good team when all the players are available.
      “But with many games coming up, I think there is a need (to sign a striker).
      “But you need one who can have an impact, otherwise you are just burning money and you don’t strengthen the squad and it doesn’t help you.”
      After missing out on Cody Gakpo, the likes of Joao Felix, Marcus Thuram, and Olivier Giroud are being considered by United. More

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      Leicester ‘want shock Martin Dubravka transfer in January’ after Newcastle goalkeeper’s Man Utd loan was terminated

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      LEICESTER CITY are reportedly keen on signing Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka after his loan move at Manchester United was terminated.Dubravka, 33, made just two Carabao Cup appearances for the Red Devils after joining in the summer and failed to make an appearance in the Premier League.
      Leicester are keen on Dubravka, who had his loan at United terminatedCredit: Getty
      He appeared in cup wins over Aston Villa and Burnley, though was criticised by fans for his performance against the Clarets.
      The keeper twice produced errors that almost led to a Burnley goal, sparking fury amongst the fanbase.
      As a result, Toon decided to end his loan early, forcing United to bring forward their pursuit of Yann Sommer.
      But his return to St James’ Park might not last long, as according to the Guardian, Leicester are keen on the former Newcastle No1.
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      The Foxes have struggled this term with Danny Ward in goal after legend Kasper Schmeichel departed for Nice.
      Brendan Rodgers’ men have, however, managed to steer themselves three points clear of the drop zone after a poor start to the campaign.
      A move could materialise with the Slovakia shot-stopper unlikely to dislodge Nick Pope.
      The England international has played a key role in Newcastle holding their own inside the top four.
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      Toon are third after 17 games played, collecting 34 points.
      Eddie Howe’s side are back in action on Tuesday night against league leaders Arsenal.
      Three points will push Newcastle within six of the Gunners, and lift them above defending champions Manchester City. More

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      Man Utd bring forward Yann Sommer pursuit as they look to complete goalkeeper transfer this month after Dubravka recall

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly planning to move for Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer this month rather than wait.The Red Devils have been left short after Newcastle recalled Martin Dubravka from his loan at Old Trafford.
      Man Utd are making a move for Moenchengladbach’s keeper Yann SommerCredit: Getty
      The 33-year-old Slovakian failed to make a single Premier League appearance for United as he was unable to dislodge No1 David De Gea.
      The stopper was restricted to just two Carabao Cup outings following his arrival but is now back at the Toon.
      And TalkSPORT are now claiming that United are “ready to bring forward their move” for Sommer after being “short-handed” by Dubravka’s exit.
      The 34-year-old has just represented his country at the World Cup and becomes a free agent in June when his contract at Borussia Monchengladbach.
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      This report states that United “were already working on a deal” to sign him at the end of the campaign.
      Now they are “hoping to persuade” the Bundesliga club to do business now.
      Erik ten Hag’s side are looking to snap-up the veteran for a knockdown fee.
      And they will be hoping to get a potential transfer sorted as soon as possible in order to get cover in.
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      Sommer came through the ranks back in his homeland with Basel but left them for Gladbach in 2014.
      He made the Bundesliga team of the season in 2020 and has played over 300 matches for the club.
      He has also won 80 caps for Switzerland. More

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      Man Utd ‘consider shock Olivier Giroud transfer bid’ as they eye ex-Arsenal and Chelsea ace to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is a shock transfer target for Manchester United, according to reports. Man Utd are on the look out for more firepower in the January transfer window, but have a specific criteria of player they are after in both a sporting and financial sense.
      Olivier Giroud has emerged as a shock transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      And with the club weighing up a deal for Joao Felix, Giroud has emerged as an alternative option for Erik ten Hag.
      According to The Times, the fitness struggles of Anthony Martial and the loss of Cristiano Ronaldo – who arrived in Saudi Arabia for his Al Nassr transfer last night – have led them to consider the ex-Chelsea and Arsenal ace.
      However, the 36-year-old is expecting to be offered a new deal at AC Milan when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
      On the club’s striker issues, Ten Hag said: “I think we have a good team when all the players are available.
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      “But with many games coming up, I think there is a need.
      “But you need one who can have an impact, otherwise you are just burning money and you don’t strengthen the squad and it doesn’t help you.”
      Utd have scored 24 league goals this season, a figure which sees them rank 10th in the Premier League for the metric.
      A rejuvenated Marcus Rashford has shouldered the majority of the burden this season with 11 goals in all competitions.
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      However, Martial, who plays through the middle, has started just four times in the league and six times overall.
      United are in desperate need of a more robust forward who fits the criteria the club are searching for.
      After missing out on a transfer for Cody Gakpo, Atletico Madrid’s Felix appears to be the main target, but the £18.5m cost of a loan deal is a stumbling block.
      This means Giroud, who scored four goals at the World Cup, could be in line for a surprise transfer.
      In addition, Ten Hag has revealed he has “reservations” about recalling in-form winger Amad Diallo from his loan at Sunderland.
      The 20-year-old has scored six goals in 20 games for the Black Cats, and despite his squad’s issues Ten Hag wants Diallo to continue his progress.
      He said: “We consider everything but I have a little bit of reservation about that because I don’t want to stop the process.
      “He has made really good progress there so I’m happy with that.
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      “But young players need experiences and when we decide for him to come back, he has to be a player who can compete for the starting XI or minimum to come on for a lot of games and make an impact.”
      Ten Hag has welcomed Jadon Sancho back to United ahead of the clash against Bournemouth tonight, but he remains some way off selection consideration. More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag admits he has ‘reservations’ over recalling Amad Diallo from his red-hot Sunderland loan spell

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that he has “reservations” about recalling Amad Diallo from his loan spell with Sunderland.Diallo, 20, has scored six goals in 19 appearances for Sunderland so far this season.
      Diallo has impressed for Sunderland so far this seasonCredit: Reuters
      Ten Hag admitted he has ‘reservations’ about recalling DialloCredit: Getty
      His impressive form has also seen him become a fan-favourite at the club.
      But while the winger continues to shine at the Stadium of Light, Erik ten Hag is still not convinced that he is ready for a return to Old Trafford.
      When asked about the possibility of recalling Diallo during a press conference on Monday, the United boss said: “We consider everything but I have a little bit of reservation about that because I don’t want to stop the process.
      “He has made really good progress there so I’m happy with that.
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      “But young players need experiences and when we decide for him to come back, he has to be a player who can compete for the starting XI or minimum to come on for a lot of games and make an impact.”
      Diallo joined Man Utd in a £37million transfer from Atalanta two years ago, but he has made just nine senior appearances.
      The young star spent the second half of the 2021-22 season on loan with Rangers, where he scored three goals in 13 games.
      And in August 2022 he joined Sunderland on a season-long loan.
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      While he struggled to make an impact upon his arrival, he has since become one of the club’s top talents.
      When speaking about Diallo in November, Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray praised his “amazing talent”.
      He said: “Knowing his personality, it’s good that he’s under the Premier League radar – under the Manchester United world support radar.
      “But he’s still at Sunderland where there are 40,000 at home games demanding that he runs and fights and chases and wins headers, and he has scored a couple of goals in the last three games.
      “We can see on the training pitch that he has got amazing talent.
      “You can see why Manchester United might have paid an incredible amount of money for him, because the ball sticks to his foot and he’s fast and he knows where the net is – he’s got a wand of a left foot.
      “I think he just has to play football and enjoy football and grow, really. Whether he ever gets to the level [where he plays regularly for Manchester United] … I hope he does.” More

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      Erik ten Hag deals Harry Maguire Man Utd blow as he hints at first-choice defensive duo including ‘fabulous’ Luke Shaw

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      HARRY MAGUIRE’S future at Manchester United has been plunged into further doubt by the dazzling displays of Luke Shaw.Manager Erik ten Hag picked Shaw to start at centre-back in the wins over Nottingham Forest and Wolves.
      Harry Maguire’s future at Man Utd is under increasing pressureCredit: Rex
      It comes after Luke Shaw put in two strong displays at centre-halfCredit: AP
      Erik ten Hag likes a left-footed player at left centre-backCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag said: “Shaw did fabulously.
      “We also know he’s good at left full-back but he’s an extra option at centre-back — and that’s always good for a team.”
      After a bout of illness, United skipper Maguire, 29, was only deemed fit enough for the bench as United kept clean sheets against Forest and then Wolves.
      And with Argentine World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez set to be back in the squad to host Bournemouth tonight, England defender Maguire faces yet another obstacle to get back in.
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      Former United and England defender Rio Ferdinand said he would look for another club if he was in the shoes of £85million Maguire.
      Ten Hag admitted the decision to move Shaw into the middle was forced on him.
      But the Dutchman added: “Of course you have ideas and a plan but sometimes it changes with the circumstances.
      “Casemiro has done well at centre-back, Shaw did too. And you look at the gameplan, the way we have to approach it.
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      “It was a good fit and, with a left-footer, we can get better angles.”
      Ten Hag also expects to have midfielder Scott McTominay and full-back Diogo Dalot back in contention for the visit of the Cherries. More

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      Erik ten Hag reveals he won’t ‘burn money’ in Man Utd’s hunt for a new striker but demands more from Anthony Martial

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      ERIK TEN HAG says he will not ‘burn money’ in his pursuit of a new striker for Manchester United this month.So he has told Anthony Martial he expects more than the French forward showed in the narrow 1-0 win over Wolves on Saturday.
      Manchester United fans want Erik ten Hag to bring in reinforcements this monthCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman insists he won’t burn through cash just for the sake of itCredit: REX
      Ten Hag wants Anthony Martial to step up in the wake of Cristiano Ronaldo’s departureCredit: AP
      The Red Devils are on the lookout for a new central forward after ripping up Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract during the World Cup break.
      However, with the club up for sale and still watching the pennies following their £206.7million summer splurge, they are focussed on a loan or a short-term deal.
      Those are not easy to come by at this time of year — meaning in-form Marcus Rashford and Martial may be asked to share duties for the remainder of the season.
      Rashford got the crucial winner at Molineux after initially being left out for being late for a team meeting.
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      But boss Ten Hag wants an improvement from Martial — who has started every game since the return of domestic football — when Bournemouth visit Old Trafford on Tuesday.
      The Dutchman said: “Anthony is not used to coming on every third day because he hadn’t played for a long time before.
      “So, maybe against Wolves it was not his game.
      “I was more happy with his performances in the games before, you could see what kind of impact he could have.
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      “But you can’t expect players always play their best.
      “Next game I expect a better performance from him and I think we will get that.”
      Now the transfer window has opened, United are pushing ahead with their hunt for a new forward.
      They have been alerted to a possible short-term move for Joao Felix.
      Atletico Madrid’s £13.25m loan demand for the Portuguese star, however, is more than twice what United are willing to pay.
      It is understood Felix also wants £5.3m in wages over the remainder of the season, pushing the overall cost close to the £20m mark.
      United have rejected those terms out of hand and are now looking at alternatives.
      Ten Hag said: “I think we have a good team when all the players are available. We have many games coming up.
      United are interested in the loan signing of Atletico Madrid’s Joao FeelixCredit: Rex
      “There is a need to get a forward who can have an impact, otherwise you are just burning money because you don’t strengthen the squad and it doesn’t help.”
      United have ruled out recalling Ivory Coast star Amad Diallo — despite six goals in his last 11 matches for Championship outfit Sunderland.
      The 20-year-old, who cost United £37m when he signed from Italians Atalanta two years ago, has been earning rave reviews on Wearside.
      But Ten Hag suggested it was something they had thought about, adding: “We’ve considered everything but it has to strengthen the squad.
      “On pre-season tour, I did not see him as a starting XI player or a player who can have an immediate impact. He needs experience.”
      While United’s hunt for new blood goes on, there is little chance of players being allowed to leave Old Trafford.
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      Everton are keen on taking Anthony Elanga to Goodison for the rest of the season.
      But Ten Hag said: “We need the depth and especially with the front line.” More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal transfer target Joao Felix shocks fans after revealing Premier League club he supports

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      ATLETICO MADRID star Joao Felix revealed his favourite Premier League club and it is NOT Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester United.Felix has been linked with a sensational switch ahead of the upcoming January transfer window following some impressive displays in the 2022 World Cup.
      Joao Felix has been linked with Manchester United, Chelsea and ArsenalCredit: Rex
      Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix named Leeds as his favourite Premier League clubCredit: Rex
      The forward has admitted he is a fan of the English top flight but he apparently never rooted for the usual title contenders like the Gunners, the Blues or United.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the Portugal international admitted he supports Leeds.
      However, the 23-year-old’s soft spot for the Yorkshire giants is highly unlikely to take him to Elland Road in the near future.
      But Felix is still likely to leave Atletico after a reported fallout with manager Diego Simeone.
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      Atleti chief executive Gil Marin also conceded that the Portuguese ace wants to leave.
      Marin told TVE: “[Felix] is the biggest bet this club has taken in its history. I personally think he’s a top talent, a world-class player.
      “For reasons it isn’t worth getting into – the relationship between him and the boss [Simeone], the minutes played, his motivation right now – it makes you think that the reasonable thing is that if there’s an option that’s good for the player, good for the club, we can look at it.
      “I’d love him to stay personally, but I don’t think that’s the player’s idea.”
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      Arsenal, United and Chelsea are looking to take advantage of that opportunity that could see Felix moving on loan due to his hefty asking price.
      The North Londoners are looking for a striker to replace star man Gabriel Jesus, who suffered a knee injury during the World Cup and will be out for three months.
      The West Londoners need someone to spearhead their attack after Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter Milan on loan last summer.
      And the Red Devils are still searching for someone to fill in for Cristiano Ronaldo after missing out on Cody Gakpo. More