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      Paul Pogba reveals what wowed him most about Cristiano Ronaldo as he hails ‘unbelievable’ former Man Utd team-mate

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      PAUL POGBA revealed he was left in awe by former Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. The pair of football superstars played together for a season when Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Paul Pogba pictured in 2021Credit: Getty
      But now the two have left the club although Pogba still holds the Portugal captain in high regard.
      He told Field of Stories: “The discipline of Ronaldo was unbelievable – I’ve never seen this.
      “The discipline is in another level. I see professional players, a lot of players, they’re very professional they come early, they all do recoveries and stuff like that. 
      “But someone that’s been there every single day and doesn’t stop – that’s Cristiano.
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      “Every day! Some days you’re like, I’m OK! But he doesn’t miss one day. His discipline to do it every single day – this is something.”
      Pogba, 29, walked out of United in the summer on a free transfer, re-joining Juventus, the side he initially left Manchester for.
      Meanwhile Ronaldo, 37, is now without a team having also quit United following his explosive interview with The Sun’s Piers Morgan.
      He criticised the club and current manager Erik ten Hag, which was enough to see him dismissed.
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      Ronaldo was later left in tears as Portugal bowed out of the winter World Cup in the quarter-final stages.
      The forward then spent time training at Real Madrid’s facilities in a bid to remain fit.
      It comes as Ronaldo closes in on a £173million-a-year move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears following Portugal’s World Cup exitCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea star N’Golo Kante wanted by Al Nassr in ambitious free transfer as Saudi side also target Cristiano Ronaldo

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      CHELSEA star N’Golo Kante is being targeted by Al-Nassr, reports suggest.According to Get French Football News, the Saudi Arabian giants want to land Kante on a free transfer in the summer once his contract runs out in June.
      Chelsea star N’Golo Kante is being targeted by Saudi Arabian giants Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      Al-Nassr are also keeping tabs on Cristiano Ronaldo after he left Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The midfielder has been plagued by injury throughout this season and was left out of France’s 2022 World Cup squad after managing a total of only three appearances.
      Al-Nassr are determined to sign some top stars in the summer, with Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly posing as a priority after his dramatic exit from Manchester United.
      The club is being backed by the Saudi regime to attract some of the world’s biggest names in the country.
      That is due to the nation’s attempts to win their bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
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      As Sun Sport previously revealed, Ronaldo has an offer worth £173million on the table from Al-Nassr.
      It has also been claimed that the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is “expected to join them” – although SunSport understands he has not accepted a contract from them yet.
      Kante, on the other hand, seems to enjoy life in London and would prefer to join another club in the English capital if Chelsea don’t offer him a contract extension.
      However, the France international is also not against a potential move to Saudi Arabia.
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      The 31-year-old has also been linked with a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
      Barca are looking for reinforcement in midfield and are targeting free agents due to their financial woes. More

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      Arsenal transfer boost in race for Joao Felix with Atletico Madrid willing to let star striker leave on January loan

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      ATLETICO MADRID are willing to let Joao Felix leave on loan in January, according to reports.The Portuguese star is unhappy in the Spanish capital, having endured a rocky relationship with manager Diego Simeone.
      Joao Felix has had an underwhelming season at Atletico MadridCredit: Getty
      Felix, 23, has drawn plenty of Prem interest – with Arsenal and Manchester United leading the race.
      The Gunners want to strengthen their forward line, with Gabriel Jesus currently out injured.
      While Man United want to fill the hole in their squad left by the axing of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      According to the Daily Record, Atletico will let Felix go on a January loan deal for an £8million fee.
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      They will also require his wages paid in full, in order to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
      The report adds that a loan deal will NOT include an option or obligation to buy.
      Felix has started just five of Atletico’s 14 LaLiga matches this season.
      He arrived at Atletico as a £113m replacement for Antoine Griezmann in 2019.
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      Felix has scored 33 goals and laid on 18 assists in 129 appearances since making the switch from Benfica.
      Earlier this month, Atletico chief Gil Marin admitted that the forward was likely to leave in the coming months.
      He said: “The reasonable thing is to think that he is leaving, although I would love him to continue.
      “But that is not the player’s idea. He is the biggest bet the club has made.
      “I think he has the highest level in the world, but because of his relationship with the coach, the minutes played, his motivation… the reasonable thing to do is to consider his departure if an offer comes in.”
      Felix played well at the World Cup in Qatar, scoring against Ghana and laying on two assists against Switzerland.
      Speaking about his player’s form, Atletico manager Simeone said: “I want Atletico to win, that’s my sole focus.
      “Then what has to happen will happen. No one is indispensable and things will be as they have to be.
      “He had a good World Cup, he participated in goals. Hopefully we can have the Joao of the World Cup… I hope we can give him the peace of mind and joy to show what he demonstrated in the World Cup, which was very good.”
      Felix, 23, has not had an easy relationship with Diego SimeoneCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd think Barcelona are ‘playing games’ over Frenkie de Jong and using tactics to inflate his transfer fee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly convinced that Barcelona are trying to drive up the price for Frenkie de Jong.The Dutch midfielder is a long-term target for the Red Devils after they tried to sign him during the summer transfer window.
      Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong’s price is reportedly being driven up by BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona president Joan Laporta has said that De Jong is “non-transferable”, according to Sport.
      But the report suggests that it is a tactic in order to raise his price ahead of a potential sale of the player.
      This season, the midfielder has made 17 appearances for Barcelona, scoring twice and assisting one goal.
      De Jong is believed to have told Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag that he was happy to move to Old Trafford.
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      But a move failed to materialise in the summer as the 25-year-old refused to leave the club due to his deferred wages.
      De Jong took a pay cut in order to help Barcelona’s financial crisis, and he is still owed £17 million by the La Liga club.
      In the summer, United were willing to pay up to £60m for the midfielder but after failing to pull off the move, they opted for Real Madrid star Casemiro.
      However, it is thought that United are still very much interested in signing him.
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      They reportedly want to pair him with Borussia Dortmund and England star Jude Bellingham in a £200m splurge to reinvent their midfield.
      Although the transfer are more likely to happen in the transfer window next summer. More

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      Wan Bissaka transfer from Man Utd fuelled by Vieira who admits Palace are ‘short on numbers’ and fans ‘love’ right-back

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      PATRICK VIEIRA has fuelled speculation of Aaron Wan-Bissaka making a return to Crystal Palace.The French manager suggested that the Eagles could be active in the January transfer market after admitting his side are “short on numbers”.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a return to Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Manager Patrick Vieira has fuelled the idea of a return by suggesting that his squad is ‘short on numbers’Credit: Getty
      The right-back left the South London club in the summer of 2019 in a £50 million switch to Old Trafford.
      However, the transfer has not fully gone to plan as he has struggled to cement himself as Manchester United’s first choice in the position.
      Wan-Bissaka was rumoured with a return to Selhurst Park in the summer but no move materialised, but links to Palace have not gone away.
      Vieira admitted that the player is still “loved by fans” but refused to go further in a potential deal.
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      He said: “Listen, he is a Man United player. We have to respect that and there’s nothing more to say about that.
      “He is a good player, there is no doubt about that. He’s related to this football club, and I think he’s been loved by the fans.
      “But again, he’s a United player. I hope we’re going to be busy [in January].
      “We always work hard to try to improve the squad but we know how tough and difficult it is to find the players to improve the team.
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      “We are quite short on numbers but it is important to find the right players.”
      However, a potential move could prove difficult due to the player’s wages, so it is more likely any move would have to be a loan.
      But despite the 25-year-old only making one appearance in the Premier League this season, Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag believes he still has a future at the club.
      He said: “Aaron Wan-Bissaka has a future. He has had some good years at Man United but from the start of this season, he has had a lot of illnesses and injuries.
      “From the restart on, he is fit, so he could train with the team and you see him progressing”.
      If United did decide to part ways with Wan-Bissaka he would have options as Wolves and West Ham have also been reported to be interested in his signature. More

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      Jadon Sancho set to miss Man Utd’s Premier League return as physical and mental fitness battle continues away from club

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      JADON SANCHO will miss Manchester United’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest as he continues his physical and mental recovery.The winger, 22, hasn’t featured for the Red Devils since October and was absent from their warm-weather training camp for players not at the World Cup.
      Jadon Sancho hasn’t featured for Manchester United since OctoberCredit: GETTY
      The winger missed United’s recent warm-weather training campCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has revealed the winger is unlikely to feature against ForestCredit: Getty
      Sancho has been training alone in Holland with coaches recommended by United boss Erik ten Hag, who doesn’t foresee him being available for the visit of Forest next week.
      When asked if he thinks the England international will feature in the match, Ten Hag said: “I don’t think so.”
      Ten Hag recently revealed Sancho – who has taken a break from social media – was struggling both physically and mentally.
      The Dutchman said: “I don’t think he will be back this week, no.
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      “We want to bring him back as quickly as possible, but I can’t give a prognosis of when that will be.
      “Sometimes there are circumstances with fitness and mood.
      “We got a drop in quality level and sometimes you don’t know why or what is causing it.
      “That is what we are doing now to try to get him back there. It is a combination of physically and mentally.”
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      The former Ajax chief has brought in sports psychologist Rainier Koers to work with his players.
      Ten Hag said of Koers: “He is here continually the whole season working in the coaching staff, working with the squad but also with the staff and departments.
      “That’s his job to get the right spirit in the individual and the team.”
      United could find themselves six points behind fourth-placed Tottenham before they take on Forest.
      Jadon Sancho has been dealing with physical and mental issuesCredit: GETTY
      And Ten Hag admits he’s under pressure to guide the Red Devils back to the top four, saying: “I accept how it is, I accept that pressure.
      “But also for the manager of Chelsea and of Newcastle United, those clubs who have invested a lot in their squad.
      “It’s big pressure for all of us to get into the top four.
      “We want to be in the top four and fighting for trophies, that’s our aim.” More

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      How Man Utd could line up on Premier League return against Nottingham Forest with fears over defensive injury crisis

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have a host of defensive injury worries ahead of their return to Premier League action.The Red Devils beat Burnley 2-0 on Wednesday in the Carabao Cup thanks to goals from Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford.
      Harry Maguire is a doubt for Man Utd’s clash at Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      How Man Utd look set to start versus Nottingham ForestCredit: THE SUN
      However, England centre-half and club captain Harry Maguire was absent for that clash due to illness.
      And with both Argentinian World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, whose France were beaten in the final on penalties, still absent, that leaves Erik ten Hag with a dilemma.
      Axel Tuanzebe, 25, remains sidelined with a long-term problem while Teden Mengi is also out, and it seems that Phil Jones is not even under consideration by his manager.
      That could lead to Casemiro being deployed there again versus Forest for United like he was against the Clarets – although with a lack of first-team opportunities, Maguire will be desperate to try and grasp his opportunity if physically able.
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      Academy defender Rhys Bennett was named on the bench as defensive back-up in midweek, and he could be on it again depending on the club captain.
      And just to make matters worse, Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot is also a doubt, which will likely lead to Aaron Wan-Bissaka getting a second-consecutive start.
      Ten Hag said: “[Martinez] has been celebrating in Buenos Aires and I can understand that. It’s the highest you can achieve.
      “But also, Lisandro Martinez has to accept on the 27th the Premier League will go on.
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      “Of course [Varane] is disappointed about losing but I think also he can be proud that he was again in that final [having won the 2018 World Cup], and of all that he achieved already in his career.”
      Jadon Sancho, who was put on an individual fitness programme during the World Cup, is still not back at Old Trafford and will not be in consideration for the game.
      But Brazilians Antony and Fred came off the bench in midweek and look likely to start with Bruno Fernandes, Rashford and Anthony Martial likely to form the attack.
      Luke Shaw also appeared as a sub against Burnley, and he seems almost certain to come in at left-back.
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      Man Utd ‘overtake’ Liverpool in Enzo Fernandez transfer chase with Red Devils willing to match £105m release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly overtaken Liverpool in the chase to sign Enzo Fernandez.The Benfica midfielder has become one of the most-sought after stars on the planet after his displays helped inspire Argentina to World Cup glory.
      Man Utd are ready to meet Benfica’s £105m asking price for Enzo FernandezCredit: Getty
      Liverpool were big admirers of the 21-year-old Fernandez before his stellar Qatar 2022 displays.
      But his performances in the Middle East have now convinced United boss Erik ten Hag that he is the right man needed to bolster his own side.
      As reported earlier this week, both teams will have to shatter the Premier League’s  £100million record transfer fee to snap-up his services next month.
      That is due to Benfica having no desire to sell him for any less than his mammoth £105m release clause.
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      Now  UOL Esporte are claiming that United are willing to meet that figure – putting them in front of their Anfield rivals in the transfer chase.
      The publication’s journalist Bruno Andrade added that “talks are ongoing” between all parties involved.

      And it reiterates that United will meet the huge £105m asking price in order to “avoid any competition” from elsewhere.
      Fernandez only arrived at Benfica from River Plate last summer but his international captain Lionel Messi admitted that he is not surprised so many clubs are keen on the World Cup’s Young Player of the Tournament.
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      He said: “I’m not surprised by Enzo.
      “I know him and I see him train every day.
      “He deserves it because he’s a spectacular player.” More