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    PSG chief reveals plans to sign Marcus Rashford in January and confirms transfer talks with Man Utd star

    PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has admitted that he has planned talks with Marcus Rashford over a transfer in January.The English attacker’s deal at Old Trafford expires at the end of the current season, and will be able to negotiate with clubs in the new year over a pre-contract agreement.
    PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has suggested that he wants to sign Marcus Rashford on a free transferCredit: EPA
    Man United’s Rashford is currently at the World Cup with EnglandCredit: Getty
    Rashford has looked close to his best self this season, as he has scored eight goals and assisted three more in 19 appearances in all competitions.
    He has done even better on the biggest stage as he has scored three times for England at the World Cup in Qatar.
    This form has seen him attract interest from around Europe, with Al-Khelaifi admitting that he is an amazing player.
    He said: “He’s another player who’s amazing and for free? To have Rashford for free, every club will run after him.
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    “Definitely, we spoke before and interest, but the moment was not a good moment for both sides.
    “Maybe summer, why not? If he is a free agent, we can talk to him directly.
    “But we are not going to talk to him now and let him focus on the World Cup.
    “In January, hopefully, we would be interested in talking to him.”
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    The talk over Rashford’s future will not be welcome by Manchester United.
    The Red Devils are keen to keep hold of their former youth academy star and they do have the option to trigger a 12-month extension to his current £200,000-a-week contract.
    PSG could view Rashford as a replacement for Lionel Messi, who is also out of contract at the end of the season. More

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    Man Utd ‘tracking 18-year-old Russian history-maker Sergey Pinyaev’ as they plan transfer swoop

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly tracking KS Samara starlet Sergey Pinyaev.The 18-year-old became the youngest player for the Russian national team when he made his debut in November.
    Man United are reportedly looking at Russian wonderkid Sergey PinyaevCredit: Getty
    The left-winger is considered to be one of the most exciting prospects to come out of the country.
    Pinyaev has already become an important member of the KS Samara side, having scored four goals and assisted four more this campaign.
    His club manager Igor Osinkin has already suggested that the Red Devils are scouting the youngster.
    He told sports.ru: “The fact that Manchester is watching him is controlled by his progress — which is good.
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    “These are additional incentives for him.
    “But we must honestly admit that much more work needs to be done to reach the level of such a club.”
    Pinyaev had a trail with the Red Devils before the Covid-19 pandemic, and he stayed in Manchester as well as having meetings with the club’s staff, according to MEN.
    The winger’s contract at his club expires in 2025, although his manager does think that he needs more work before reaching the level of Man United.
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    The Russian star is able to play on both wings as he has been deployed on the right as well this season.
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    Man Utd fan Tyson Fury sends Cristiano Ronaldo warning as Portugal star searches for new club

    CRISTIANO RONALDO has been warned by Tyson Fury about how time catches up to everyone.The former Manchester United star was benched during Portugal’s World Cup round of 16 clash with Switzerland.
    Cristiano Ronaldo has been warned about the effects of time by Tyson FuryCredit: PA
    The British boxer has said that Ronaldo is ‘on the slide’ in his careerCredit: Getty
    Ronaldo was subbed on in the 73rd minute when the game was already decided, as his side were 5-1 up.
    The 37-year-old did get the ball in the back of the net, but was clearly offside before he was passed the ball, while fellow substitute Rafael Leao found the net to make it 6-1.
    To make matters worse for the star, 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos netted a hat-trick on his first-ever World Cup start.
    Many believe that it was the confirmation that the team are better suited to play without the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in the team.
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    Ronaldo being benched at Manchester United was the catalyst to his downfall at the club before he eventually saw his contract terminated after he was interviewed by Piers Morgan.
    Boxer Fury, who is a Man United fan, has weighed in and warned Ronaldo that his time at the top is coming to an end.
    He told TalkSport: “At the time [beating Klitschko] was the Everest.
    “I was the heavy underdog, people thought I was going to get smashed to pieces, and he was the unified champion for like 11 years and at some point thought he was unbeatable, but I went over to Germany and beat him. 
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    “In this game it’s not about how much better somebody is than the other person, a lot of it has to do with natural stuff, like age, and at 38-years old you are on the decline, whether you want to admit it or not.
    “If you look at Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s 37 years old, he’s had the best doctors, the best physiotherapists, he’s lived like an egg in Mr Kipling’s cake.
    “But even Ronaldo is on the slide now, so even someone who has looked after himself like that, it catches up to you… so imagine a boxer who has been punched to pieces for the last 20 years.
    “The age factor will not wait for anybody, no matter how you’ve lived.
    “Whether you’ve never had a drink in your life, if you’ve never run on any hard surfaces, no matter who you are, age will get you eventually.”
    Ronaldo is currently a free agent and is on the lookout for his new club.
    The attacker was linked with a staggering £173-million-a-year deal from Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr. More

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    Man Utd ‘working on free transfer for Switzerland keeper Yann Sommer’ raising doubts over David De Gea’s future

    MANCHESTER UNITED are looking to bring in Yann Sommer on a free transfer, according to reports.Sommer is currently at Borussia Monchengladbach, but can leave the club on a free transfer when is contract expires in the summer.
    Yann Sommer and Switzerland crashed out of the World Cup round of 16, losing 6-1 to PortugalCredit: AP
    Reports are suggesting that Erik ten Hag has is eyes set on Sommer and will look to add him to his list of goalkeepers in the summer.
    And the 33-year old would be able to sign a pre-contract with Manchester United from January 1.
    ESPN say United are currently working on the deal during the World Cup break.
    Sommer’s arrival could mean that David De Gea will be shown the exit door at Old Trafford.
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    The Spaniard has been with United since 2011 and is the side’s current longest serving player alongside Phil Jones.
    The Red Devils signed Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka on loan at the start of the season, but he is expected to return to the North East once his deal ends.
    Dean Henderson is also at United’s disposal, but is currently out on loan at Premier League side Nottingham Forest.
    Henderson is expected to return to Old Trafford at the end of the season as there is no buy option for Forest in his contract.
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    There has been much speculation around the future of De Gea as he was left out of Spain’s World Cup side after struggling to adapt to Ten Hag’s style of play.
    Sommer was part of Switzerland’s campaign in Qatar, but conceded a whopping six goals in his side’s thrashing to Portugal which saw the Swiss exit the tournament in the round of 16.
    The Bundesliga shot-stopper has managed 335 appearances for Monchengladbach, keeping an impressive 90 clean sheets during his tenure. More

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    Adrien Rabiot reveals he is ‘attracted’ to the Premier League after he is linked with transfers to Man Utd and Chelsea

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea target Adrien Rabiot wants to play in the Premier League.Rabiot is set to become a free agent in the summer and can sign a pre-contract agreement with a Prem club in January.
    Adrien Rabiot says he wants to one day play in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
    United were close to signing the France international in a £15m deal in the summer, although he ended up staying at Juventus due to his wage demands.
    But with his contract in Turin running down, the midfielder now looks to set to move away.
    Chelsea are also interested and are plotting a Januarymove, with serious doubts over the futures of N’Golo Kante and Jorginho.
    Although Rabiot confirmed that he’s weighing up his options ahead of the market reopening for business.
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    Before the World Cup, he said: “The Premier League remains the most followed league, but I don’t think about the future.
    “I stay focused on the World Cup. The club and I are in no hurry.
    “There is serenity and we will have time to weigh up every possibility.”
    But the 27-year-old recently commented on his future and revealed that he wants to play in England, although he didn’t specify whether that’ll be in the near future.
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    He said: “Premier League attracts me. I’ve always said I’d like to play there — will it be at the end of my contract at Juve? I don’t know.
    “I don’t have favourite team in England, no team where I’d necessarily like to play.” More

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    Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd in Joao Felix transfer battle as Atletico Madrid demand £120m for out-of-favour star

    ARSENAL, Chelsea and Manchester United are in a battle to sign Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix, according to reports.The Portugal ace is enjoying a fine World Cup and has three of English football’s top clubs on his radar.
    Joax Felix is likely to leave Atletico Madrid this summer according to the club’s ownerCredit: Getty
    This comes after reports that Felix has fallen out with manager Diego Simeone, with their relationship said to be beyond repair.
    As a result, the club’s owner Gil Marin has admitted the 23-year-old is up for sale.
    He said: “The relationship between the coach and him is not good, nor is his motivation.
    “The most reasonable thing is to think about his departure, although I would love him to stay. But it is not his will.”
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    Therefore, Relevo claim that Prem giants Arsenal, United and Chelsea are all in the running.
    But the forward, who’s scored once and assisted twice in four games at the World Cup, will cost around £120m.
    Felix, who became the fourth-most expensive player EVER when he arrived from Benfica for £113m in 2019, still has more than four years left on his deal.
    United desperately need a forward following Ronaldo’s departure, while Arsenal are hoping to sign one in January with Gabriel Jesus facing around three months on the sidelines.
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    Meanwhile, Chelsea have been short of goals with Kai Havertz and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring just four times between them in the league.
    But the Prem trio face competition from both Bayern Munich and PSG, who are also sniffing around. More

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    Man Utd wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho ‘set to earn TEN TIMES his wages as he closes in on new contract’

    ALEJANDRO GARNACHO is reportedly set to see his wages increase by TEN TIMES in a new Manchester United contract.The Argentine starlet has become one of the most exciting prospects in the Premier League after his recent performances for the Red Devils.
    Alejandro Garnacho is set for a huge increase in his Manchester United wagesCredit: Getty
    Including his winning goal against Fulham in his side’s final game before the World Cup break, the 18-year-old has scored twice and assisted two more in his eight appearances in all competitions this season.
    His solo goal against Fulham saw comparisons made between him and his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, who has since left the club.
    Due to his breakthrough into Erik ten Hag’s first team, the club are believed to be keen on renewing his contract with the club.
    Garnacho is currently earning £5,000 per week, but his new deal could see that increase tenfold to £50,000 per week according to the MEN.

    His current contract expires in 2024, meaning the club will be keen to extend his terms and keep him at Old Trafford after his recent impressive results.
    Garnacho was given his deal by Manchester United when they signed him from Atletico Madrid for just under £500,000 in 2020.
    Former Premier League and England goalkeeper David James was asked about Garnacho’s contract situation, he said on GGrecon: “If he was going to be corrupted, then £5,000-a-week would have already corrupted him.
    “That’s not to say that £50,000-a-week isn’t going to put him in a different place, but if he was going to be corrupted, then it would have happened already.
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    “I hope he has a lot of good people around him advising him on what to do with that extra £45,000.
    “Providing that he does have the right people advising him, that allows him to concentrate on his football.
    “I don’t know the man at all, but if he is money driven, £50,000-a-week may mean that he’ll soon want £100,000-a-week, which in that case will drive him on to play even better.”
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    Man Utd are ‘most interested’ in Memphis Depay transfer as they look to re-sign Barcelona and Holland star in January

    MANCHESTER UNITED are keen on a dramatic reunion with Memphis Depay, according to reports. The striker, 28, is available with Barcelona desperate to get him off their wage bill.
    United are keen on a reunion with Depay, who becomes a free agent next summerCredit: Rex
    The Catalan club are said to be using the World Cup as a shop window for Memphis, whose contract is over next summer.
    In Tuesday’s edition of AS, they claim that the Red Devils are the “most interested” side in Europe.
    They could supposedly capture Depay for just £4.3million in the January window.
    The star had an ill-fated spell at United between 2015-2017.
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    He was signed for £31million by Louis van Gaal but failed to live up to expectations after scoring seven goals in 53 games and was subsequently sold to Lyon.
    But with a new Dutchman in the dugout in Erik ten Hag United could make a new bid for the Netherlands international.
    Depay was utilised as a left winger when he was at Old Trafford, but he is now capable of leading the line.
    He has been more successful in recent years, scoring 76 goals in 178 games for Lyon and 14 in 41 for Barca.
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    The forward opened the scoring against the USA on Saturday for his nation as the Netherlands gave a ruthless display.
    Goals from Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries helped the Dutch to a 3-1 win and secure a spot in the last eight.
    They play Argentina for a World Cup semi-final spot, and face a rampant Lionel Messi looking for the one piece of silverware he has never got his hands on. More