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      How Man Utd plotted sensational Pele transfer but Brazil icon stayed loyal to his beloved Santos during playing days

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      PELE turned down the opportunity to play for Manchester United during his glory years because he was loyal to Santos.The legendary striker, who sadly died on Thursday aged 82, spent almost his entire career with the Brazilian giants.
      Manchester United tried to sign Pele in 1968 during his glory yearsCredit: Rex
      Pele turned down Manchester United because he was loyal to SantosCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      But his incredible performances in his homeland as well, as in the World Cup with Brazil, saw the likes of Real Madrid and AC Milan trying to sign him.
      United also attempted to land the man dubbed the greatest footballer of all time in 1968.
      The Red Devils wanted the three-time World Cup winner to join Sir Matt Busby’s squad and form a stunning frontline with Sir Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and George Best.
      However, the Brazilian hero ultimately decided to stay put at his boyhood club Santos where he spent 18 years.
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      Pele said in 2015: “I was invited to come to Europe many times, to come to Real Madrid, Milan, Manchester United but I was OK.
      “Santos was the best team at that time. But today it’s different. Because in my time we didn’t have an agent.
      “These days it is not the player, it is the agent who decides where they go to play.
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      “A lot of players they play one or another team because the agent tells them.”
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      Pele never played in Europe as he joined American outfit New York Cosmos in 1975, just a year after he left Santos.
      The football trailblazer stayed in the US until 1977 when he retired from the sport. More

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      England ace Jude Bellingham snubbed Man Utd transfer despite ‘double your money offer and meetings with two club icons’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM snubbed a move to Manchester United, even though they offered TWICE as much as other suitors AND introduced him to Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona.According to ex-Birmingham CEO Dong Ren, United’s now-former chief Ed Woodward went all out to land Bellingham in 2020 from St Andrew’s.
      Jude Bellingham rejected an offer from Manchester United while still at BirminghamCredit: Rex
      Bellingham ultimately opted for Borussia Dortmund where he has shone brightCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils offered the prodigious talent, then just 17, a salary around two times larger than other bidders, who included Chelsea, Leicester, Wolves, Bayern Munich.
      But the England international opted for Borussia Dortmund where he has flourished in the last two years, with a 112 appearances already under his belt.
      Ren told Mundo Deportivo: “United made the biggest offer we received compared to Bayern, Dortmund, Leicester or other clubs like Wolves.
      “Ed Woodward was the most insistent. We sat down and talked about how we could convince Bellingham. But Jude didn’t make any decisions based on money.
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      “They offered much more salary compared to the rest. Maybe double.
      “He was going to have guaranteed millions in the bank and he did not take them. That’s not normal for a player at all.”
      United even tried to lure Bellingham to Old Trafford by setting up a meeting with then manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      The Manchester giants also introduced him to club icons like legendary boss Ferguson and Eric Cantona, who advised him to put pen to paper.
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      Ren added: “He sat down with Solskjaer, until Woodward brought Ferguson that day, another day to Cantona, to try to convince him.
      “He chose Dortmund over Bayern despite not being sure to win titles and money. He put all that behind his development. How many players would do that?
      “Because nothing is guaranteed at Dortmund. It might not have turned out well.”
      Bellingham, now 20, is still being chased by some of Europe’s highest bidders with Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City all ready to play £100m-plus for him.
      SunSport revealed last week that City believe the chance to work with Pep Guardiola could swing the Dortmund star’s decision in their favour. More

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      Arsenal ‘leading race for long-term Man Utd transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.. and Lazio could finally sell’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly “leading the race for long-term Manchester United transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic” with Lazio allegedly set to “finally sell” their star.
      The 39-capped Serbian international has been linked with a move to the Premier League for years.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is the heart-beat of the Lazio team
      Arsenal are leading the chase to sign Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-SavicCredit: Rex
      Chelsea and Manchester United have both been keen on signing him.
      However, we reported earlier this month how Arsenal are now his most likely destination with Mikel Arteta’s side looking to win the race for him.
      Lazio’s club president Claudio Lotito has been vocal about his wish to keep Milinkovic-Savic and has been consistent about saying how highly valued he is at the Rome club.
      However, the 27-year-old is now entering the final 18 months of his contract in the Italian capital.
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      And Corriere dello Sport are claiming that Lazio do not want to risk losing Milinkovic-Savic for nothing, which could lead to them cashing in come January.
      The report says that the Premier League leaders, who beat West Ham 3-1 on Boxing Day, have firmed up their interest in the ace over recent months.
      They even scouted him during Lazio’s 2-0 win over Verona in September. 
      Milinkovic-Savic initially wanted to join a club competing in the Champions League, which scuppered the Gunners’ hopes of signing him last summer.
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      But Arsenal’s stunning form means they are bang on course to return to Europe’s elite competition next term.
      Now this latest update says that Milinkovic-Savic is open to joining Arteta’s project and his agent, ex-Chelsea striker Mateja Kezman, is looking at options for his client.
      He is looking to secure a transfer bid of between £35.2 and £44m to take to Lazio with Arsenal considered to be in pole position.
      Although, it does add that the North London club have not yet tabled an official offer.
      Milinkovic-Savic has played over 300 times for Lazio since joining from Belgian side Genk back in 2015.  More

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      Liverpool confirm £37m Cody Gakpo transfer after gazumping Man Utd as Holland star reveals Van Dijk influence on deal

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      CODY GAKPO revealed Dutch team-mate Virgil van Dijk convinced him to join Liverpool.The Holland forward, 23, completed a medical at Melwood yesterday ahead of signing a 5½-year deal.
      Cody Gakpo has become Liverpool’s first January signingCredit: Getty
      Gakpo, who joins for an initial £37million, said: “We spoke a lot on the phone in the last few days.
      “Virgil told me this is the right move for me to become a better player.
      “That this is a really massive club but also like a real family — that’s also important for me. 
      “I’m happy he’s here, so he can help me with stuff. I’m so grateful to be here.”
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      Liverpool could end up paying PSV Eindhoven £45m with add-ons.
      The winger arrives with a huge reputation following his explosive form in recent years in Holland and was heavily linked with Manchester United.
      Gakpo has been directly involved in an incredible 66 goals since the beginning of last season with 30 of those coming in 24 games this season.
      He also starred at the World Cup, scoring in each of Holland’s three group matches.
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      We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Cody Gakpo from PSV Eindhoven, subject to a work permit, and the forward will join at the start of the January transfer window 🙌— Liverpool FC (@LFC) December 28, 2022

      Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said: “There is a lot to like about Cody. He is  still only 23  but  already has a lot of experience.
      “He was the captain of PSV, player of the year  in Holland last season and  had a great World Cup.
      “But he  has the potential to be even better.”
      Gakpo, who will wear the No.18 shirt, added: “I’m really looking forward to playing at Anfield.
      “I heard a lot of great stories about the stadium, about the atmosphere. I cannot wait.
      “My aim is to win as many prizes as we can as a team.” More

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      Michael Owen explains why Marcus Rashford is NOT the answer to Man Utd’s striker problem despite red-hot goalscoring run

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      MICHAEL OWEN insists Marcus Rashford is not the answer to Manchester United’s goalscoring woes.Rashford has been rejuvenated under United manager Erik ten Hag as he has amassed five goals and three assists in 15 Premier League matches this season.
      Marcus Rashford can’t solve Manchester United’s woes, claims Michael OwenCredit: Getty
      Michael Owen claims Marcus Rashford can’t play through the middle to score goalsCredit: Getty
      The England international was highly influential during Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford as he scored the first and set Anthony Martial up soon after.
      But Owen insists the forward can’t be the Red Devils’ “main goalscorer” because he can’t play through the middle like Wayne Rooney or Robin van Persie did.
      The former United star, though, is confident he can still deliver from his preferred left wing.
      Owen told Amazon Prime: “He is not your main goalscorer.
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      “If you’re at Manchester United, Rashford isn’t going to be scoring you 30 goals a season like a Wayne Rooney, like a Robin van Persie.
      “[But] He will contribute double figures every year from that left hand side position.
      “If you think Manchester United will play him down the middle and score 30 goals and be your main man then I would question it.”
      United have found themselves in need of a new striker after Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic exit with Martial their only recognised No9.
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      Ten Hag admitted the Red Devils will dive into the January transfer window but may have to opt for another loan deal after a busy summer.
      The Dutch tactician said: “We are always in the market but it has to match the sporting criteria but also the financial criteria and we will do what we can to bring that player in that we need.” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea get huge Jonathan David transfer boost as Lille boss admits they will struggle to keep striker

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have been handed a transfer boost after Lille boss Paulo Fonseca admitted it’ll be tough to keep striker Jonathan David.The Prem duo are interested in signing the Canada international with the pair desperate to improve their respective frontlines.
      Lille boss Paulo Fonseca said it’ll be tough to keep Jonathan DavidCredit: AFP
      David has caught the eye having scored 24 Ligue 1 goals since the start of last season.
      He also boasts an impressive record on the international stage, although he wasn’t able to score in his three World Cup outings.
      And the 22-year-old has already said he’s keen on playing in the Premier League after recently making a come-and-get-me plea.
      He said: “The Premier League is the best league in the world and every player would want to play there some day.”
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      Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag recently revealed that United are desperate to sign a forward to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.
      This comes despite Marcus Rashford’s form with the England star netting his tenth goal of the season against Nottingham Forest.
      The Dutchman said: “We are aware we lost a striker, so I think we have to get a striker in, but it has to be the right one.”
      “The right one is a player that brings quality to the team, not just adding to the squad because that only gives you problems.
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      “And, you know the criteria is high here at Manchester United.”
      United have already missed out on Cody Gakpo, who’s agreed a move Liverpool, but their hopes of bringing David to Old Trafford have been boosted by Fonseca’s comments.
      Hold told La Voix des Sports: “It will be difficult to keep Jonathan David at the club next season.
      “There are not many strikers with his skills and numbers in Europe. He’s just 22.
      “I think top European clubs will try to sign Jonathan David.” More

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      Man Utd ‘line up Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae in huge summer transfer’ as Ten Hag looks to strengthen defence

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing a summer move for Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae, according to reports.Erik ten Hag is actively looking to strengthen his defence ahead of next season and the South Korean star has emerged as a potential addition.
      Manchester United reportedly want to make a summer move for Kim Min-jaeCredit: Getty
      Kim only arrived in Italy in July, but his form for Gli Azzurri has alerted the Red Devils.
      He’s started all-but one game in Serie A and has helped Napoli make a blistering start to the campaign.
      He furthered his reputation by starring at the World Cup as South Korea reached the last-16.
      But Napoli have a £38m release clause on Kim, which puts them in a vulnerable situation ahead of the summer window.
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      United already have four centre-backs in Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
      But they’ve struggled at the back with only Tottenham (23) conceding more in the top six.
      Martinez and Varane have been Ten Hag’s preferred pair, but injuries have restricted the latter to just nine Prem starts.
      As a result, TUTTOmercatoWEB claim the Old Trafford club are already putting plans in place to improve their options ahead of the summer.
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      United face competition from Real Madrid though, who are in the race for his signature.
      Prem rivals Tottenham, Brighton and Fulham are also interested in the highly-rated 26-year-old. More

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      Man Utd fans beg club not to re-sign Memphis Depay as they fear another failed return like Cristiano Ronaldo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are begging the club NOT to re-sign Memphis Depay.The Red Devils are hoping to sign a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo in the upcoming January window following his recent exit.
      Manchester United are hoping to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in JanuaryCredit: PA
      But fans don’t want them to re-sign Memphis DepayCredit: Getty
      They’ve already missed out on Cody Gakpo, who’s agreed a £37million deal with Liverpool.
      United have also been linked with Gakpo’s Netherlands team-mate Depay, who endured a disappointing spell at Old Trafford between 2015 and 2016.
      The Dutchman scored just seven goals in 53 matches before leaving for Lyon.
      Depay did go on to become a revelation in France which earned him a switch to Barcelona.
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      Regardless, some United fans are fearing there could be a repeat of Ronaldo’s miserable return should they bring the 28-year-old back to the Theatre of Dreams.
      And supporters have expressed their concerns on social media.
      One said: “No. We took other players back and look what happened. Pogba and Ronaldo.”
      A second replied: “Because he’s been great at Old Trafford in the past? No. Let’s have no more returning players.”
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      Another chimed in with: “No absolutely no, we have Sancho and Antony, so no.”
      While a fourth said: “No way! He is massively overrated.”
      United coped well in their first Prem game without Ronaldo though, as they swept aside Nottingham Forest to move within one point of the top four. More