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      ‘I’ve been asked 500 times’ – Sporting Lisbon boss snaps over Cristiano Ronaldo transfer questions and rules out move

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      SPORTING LISBON manager Ruben Amorim has refused to make any further comments regarding a potential swoop for Cristiano Ronaldo.The former Portugal international has repeatedly been questioned about the possibility of a January transfer.
      Ronaldo has been linked with a return to SportingCredit: Reuters
      Amorim is growing increasingly frustrated with questions relating to the possible moveCredit: AFP
      But, on Monday he made it clear that he is growing tired of the speculation.
      In his press conference following Sporting’s 5-0 Taca da Liga win over Braga, Amorim said: “Ronaldo was in Qatar, they had the opportunity to ask him and they didn’t. I’ve been asked 500 times and I already answered.”
      Ronaldo has been linked with a sensational return to Sporting ever since he requested to leave Manchester United in July.
      And a move could still possibly be on the cards with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner currently a free agent.
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      Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract was ripped up last month following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, so he is now on the hunt for a new club.
      But, few are willing to take him on.
      The forward has been linked with a move to Chelsea, although new boss Graham Potter is understood to be opposed to the transfer.
      Newcastle, LA Galaxy and Real Madrid have also been linked with a potential swoop for the out-of-favour superstar, but Saudi Arabia could be his next destination.
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      The president of Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is reportedly willing to make the ex-Man Utd star the highest-paid sportsperson of all time.
      Ronaldo could earn a staggering £173million-a-year in Saudi Arabia.
      But, there is a possibility that he could decide to remain in Europe.
      While Amorim has refused to make any further comments about a potential move for Ronaldo, Sporting Lisbon sporting director Hugo Viana has hinted that it could be possible.

      He said: “He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future…so whatever he decides, let’s see.”
      Ronaldo scored five goals in 31 games for Sporting before joining Man Utd in 2003 at the age of 18. More

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      Man Utd told to pay £65m transfer release clause for Diogo Costa by Porto as Erik ten Hag looks for new long-term No1

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will have to pay £65million to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to reports.The club have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old since it emerged the Red Devils may allow David de Gea to leave on a free transfer.
      Diogo Costa is wanted by Man Utd but could cost £65mCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag could allow David de Gea to leave on a freeCredit: Reuters
      The current No1’s contract expires at the end of this season and if the Spaniard does depart, United seemingly want Costa to replace him.
      But Costa has a release clause worth £65million in his contract – and Man Utd will have to stump up the cash to force Porto into offloading him.
      Correio da Manha report Sergio Conceicao’s team do not have plans to sell in January, with the player having recently signed a new contract.
      Costa put pen to paper in November, keeping him at Porto until 2027.
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      Erik ten Hag has been impressed by his performances for Portugal at the World Cup.
      Costa has also played 19 times for his club this season, not missing a game in the Portuguese top flight or Champions League.
      He also featured in every match for his country at the World Cup before they were knocked out in the quarter-final.
      Man Utd have reportedly been scouting Costa for some time and like that he is comfotable with the ball at his feet.
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      United are expected make contact with Porto representatives soon.
      Unai Simon of Athletic Bilbao and Spain is an alternative option.
      The 25-year-old stopper has been the national team’s first choice ahead of De Gea in recent years.
      Simon has also attracted attention from Tottenham – who see him as a potential long-term option to replace Hugo Lloris.
      Meanwhile, Yann Sommer has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford. More

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      Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea transfer blow with Real Madrid confident of £100m-plus Jude Bellingham signing

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      REAL MADRID believe they have won the race to sign Jude Bellingham in a £100million-plus deal.The teenage England star has the pick of LaLiga giants Real, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Jude Bellingham is one of the highest-rated youngsters in world footballCredit: Getty
      He was superb in England’s midfield throughout the World CupCredit: PA
      But Carlo Ancelotti’s Real have become increasingly confident that, after courting him throughout 2022, Bellingham, 19, will snub a Premier League move and make a big switch to Spain next summer.
      Liverpool are desperate to sign him, with manager Jurgen Klopp believing that Borussia Dortmund ace Bellingham — who enjoyed a fine World Cup with England — will soon become the world’s best midfielder.
      In Qatar, both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson told the player about the merits of featuring for the Reds.
      City feel they are not out of the race and are expected to up their bid to land Bellingham, who moved from Birmingham to Dortmund for £30m in the summer of 2020.
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      But Ancelotti and Real feel the chance to become a Bernabeu icon will seal the deal.
      All of the clubs, even those with limitless pots of cash such as City and PSG, have been made aware that wages are not important for Bellingham — only how a move would benefit him football-wise.
      As SunSport revealed last week, United boss Erik ten Hag is planning a £200m double whammy to land Bellingham and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
      Ten Hag’s problem is Bellingham turned down United to join Dortmund.
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      Club legends Sir Alex Ferguson, Eric Cantona and Bryan Robson were all sent to meet the player but failed to persuade him to move to Old Trafford.
      Since joining the German giants, Bellingham has contributed 19 goals and 21 assists in 112 games.
      He was also handed the club captaincy earlier this season, before thriving with England in Qatar.
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      Harry Maguire could be handed instant Man Utd lifeline with start against Burnley with Varane and Martinez resting up

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      HARRY MAGUIRE could be handed an instant Manchester United lifeline.The England star only returned to training along with eight other club-mates yesterday following Qatar duty.
      England centre-back Harry Maguire hopes to face Burnley in the EFL Cup for an early chance to revive his Man Utd fortunesCredit: PA
      Lisandro Martinez is still on a huge high after Argentina’s World Cup gloryCredit: Rex
      But with Argentinian World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez and beaten finalist Raphael Varane still resting, Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag is short of defenders for the  EFL Cup fourth-round clash with Burnley on Wednesday night.
      His only senior centre-back available for their return to action is Victor Lindelof, while prospect Teden Mengi, 20, damaged a knee a week ago in a friendly with Cadiz in Spain.
      And fellow centre-half Axel Tuanzebe has not figured once this season.
      Ten Hag has told £85million signing Maguire he can go if he does not want to fight for a place.
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      He headed for Qatar as fourth choice at the club.
      But while yesterday was the first United  session for him, Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw following quarter-final agony, he could be thrown straight back into action.
      Before joining up with England, Ten Hag only gave  him seven games and just one Prem start, having dropped him in the wake of their 4–0 defeat by Brentford.
      The Dutchman could deploy midfielder Scott McTominay alongside Lindelof at the back — yet the United manager is also light on  numbers in the middle of the park.
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      Meanwhile, United triggered one–year contract extensions with Rashford, Fred, Diogo Dalot and Shaw. Had the club not acted, all three could have talked to interested parties next month.
      United are desperate to keep Rashford — a target for Paris Saint–Germain.
      The forward  rubbished claims he is set to sign a new £400,000-a-week deal but Ten Hag is anxious to ensure he is tied down long-term.
      Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea’s contract expires next summer, though there are doubts over whether he will be kept on.
      Triggering an extension on the 32-year-old’s deal would mean continuing to pay him his eye-watering £375,000-a-week wages.
      Raphael Varane will take a longer break from action as he recovers from the mental and physical strain of losing the World Cup finalCredit: Rex More

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      Burnley players gutted about not being able to face axed Cristiano Ronaldo as they eye Man Utd Carabao Cup shock

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      BURNLEY’S Johann Berg Gudmundsson regrets that his club’s young guns will miss out on mixing it with Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday night.The high-flying Clarets are licking their lips at testing their top-flight credentials at Manchester United in the Carabao Cup fourth-round clash.
      Burnley’s Johann Berg Gudmundsson up against Cristiano Ronaldo last year – but Clarets’ youngsters will miss out on the opportunityCredit: Reuters
      Gudmundsson and Burnley have been in good form and fancy a shockCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo left United under a cloud last monthCredit: PA
      But the biggest name will not be among them, after Ron’s acrimonious parting of the ways with the Red Devils last month.
      Gudmundsson, 32, said: “I’ve played against him a few times, but I reckon a few of the young lads will definitely be a bit sad to have him not on the pitch.
      “You want to play against the best and a few of the lads just missed him.
      “But it does mean it’s less of a problem for us because he can still be extremely dangerous in the box, so yeah, it could be a good thing for us.
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      “We don’t have to worry about him.”
      Burnley may be big underdogs, but Iceland ace Gudmundsson knows what it takes to get a result at Old Trafford.
      The Clarets went four years without losing at United, including a 2-0 win in 2020, and wasted no time getting back to winning ways against Middlesbrough on Saturday.
      That made it ten wins in the past 12 games for the Championship leaders and boss Vincent Kompany has previous, having headed a derby winner in Man City’s 2012 title triumph.
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      Gudmundsson added: “We know United are a massive team  — but we also believe in our quality.
      “So we want to go there and show people we are the real deal.
      “Obviously the main aim is to get back to the Premier League so it will be good to come up against United and show what we’re about.” More

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      ‘A teacher, a legend… and a s***house’ – Ander Herrera recalls his three Man Utd managers

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      ANDER HERRERA has labelled his three Manchester United managers a “teacher”, a “legend” and a “s***house”. The midfielder played under Louis Van Gaal, then Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford.
      Herrera enjoyed plenty of ups and downs during Mourinho’s memorable three year spell at Old TraffordCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Herrera left United for PSG in 2019 and recently opened up on his emotional departure – and the bosses he played under.
      He revealed that he was huge fan of all three coaches for different reasons as he spoke to the UTD podcast.
      The 33-year-old said: “Very different managers. Van Gaal I can say, positional game coach, like a teacher sometimes for young players.
      “Mourinho, a ****house coach. It doesn’t matter what you have to do to win, I just want to win, and we won. And Ole, a legend of the club.
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      “He believed so much in Sir Alex Ferguson’s philosophy and he wanted to bring that philosophy back to the club, but it was not easy. The players were different, the moment was different, football was different.”
      Herrera added of Mourinho: “He is one of the greatest managers of all time. One of the most successful managers of all time. He discovered a new position for me, he made me a more defensive midfielder.
      “In the first season we won three trophies: the Community Shield, the Europa League and League Cup. And we qualified for the Champions League so it was a very successful season.”
      Herrera arrived in 2014 when Van Gaal was the boss, winning the FA Cup under the Dutchman in 2016.
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      Mourinho replaced LVG that summer and after a successful first season, life at the club grew increasingly chaotic as his tenure spiralled out of control.
      He was dismissed in December 2018 and Solskjaer turned his interim job into a permanent one after a remarkable turnaround in form.
      Herrera only got to enjoy half a season with the Norwegian coach before his five-year stay at the club came to an abrupt end.
      The Spaniard added that he learnt “a lot” from van Gaal and hailed Solskjaer as “one of the best people I have met in football.”
      Solskjaer divided opinion among fans but Herrera revealed how much he enjoyed working for the NorwegianCredit: Getty
      Louis van Gaal won the FA Cup with United in 2016, the first major trophy of the post-Ferguson eraCredit: PA:Press Association
      Herrera went on to warn new boss Erik Ten Hag that increased level of competition in the Premier League makes it harder for any manager to replicate Sir Alex Ferguson’s success.
      He said: “We have to realise that now the coaches are fighting against five or six teams to win trophies.
      “Before, Sir Alex did amazing, but it was mostly Liverpool, Arsenal and United fighting for the trophies.
      “So it is not easy for Ten Hag now to fight Tottenham, Chelsea, City, Liverpool, Arsenal and even Newcastle now. It is tough to be a Manchester United coach.” More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Bayern Munich want Yann Sommer after Red Devils targeted David De Gea replacement on a free

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been hit with some bad news in their pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach keeper Yann Sommer, according to reports.The 34-year-old, who is the No1 choice for the Switzerland national team, is due to become a free agent in the summer when his deal with the Bundesliga club expires.
      Yann Sommer played three of Switzerland’s four games at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Man Utd are thought to be eyeing him up as a potential replacement for David de Gea – particularly considering it appears unlikely Dean Henderson will return from his loan spell.
      However, Sky are now reporting that German champions Bayern Munich have declared an interest in the shot-stopper.
      And they are keen to secure his signature in the January window – just six months before he is set to be released.
      That is because their first-choice keeper Manuel Neuer, 36, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident.
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      Bayern are believed to have already made contact with his representatives.
      But Man Utd will be hoping the Bundesliga giants’ alternative options pay off so they can scoop him up in the summer.
      Bayern are also looking at Aston Villa and Argentina star Emi Martinez following his heroics at the World Cup.
      And there is still the possibility that Julian Nagelsmann may not have to sign a keeper at all.
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      This is because the club are trying to recall Alexander Nubel from his loan at Monaco.
      If they are able to do so, it is likely the 26-year-old German will take Neuer’s place for the remainder of the campaign.
      Bayern went into the World Cup break top of the Bundesliga table, four points ahead of second-place Freiburg.
      They do not return to action until January 20 when they travel to RB Leipzig. More

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      Man Utd ‘trigger contract extensions for FOUR players and plan to offer Rashford, De Gea and Dalot new deals’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have triggered contract extensions for FOUR players. United have extended the contracts of Marcus Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Luke Shaw and Fred.
      Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd contract has been extendedCredit: Getty
      Diogo Dalot has also been given a new dealCredit: Getty
      According to Fabrizio Romano, United plan to offer Rashford and Dalot longer deals.
      Additionally, talks with goalkeeper David de Gea are also ongoing.
      Spaniard De Gea in 2019 extended his contract but it is set to expire next summer.
      After reestablishing his form between the posts, Dutch manager Erik ten Hag is set to reward the stopper with a fresh deal.
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      Rashford, Shaw, Dalot and Fred were all also set to be out of contact at the end of the season.
      And had they not agreed an extension, all four would have been free to speak to foreign clubs over a free transfer in January.
      So United reacted by extending their deals by 12 months to give them time to address the future of all four.
      But for De Gea, the club want to strike a new, shorter-term deal for the keeper.
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      Rashford has emerged as a transfer target for PSG, whose president Nasser Al-Khelaifi publicly revealed their interest.
      United now face a challenge in persuading the England international to commit his future to the club long term.
      If not, they risk losing the forward on a cut-price fee next summer – or as free agent in 18 months if he runs down his deal.
      Rashford has found his form again under Ten Hag, with eight goals this season and earned himself a place in England’s World Cup squad.
      He also scored three times in Qatar and returns to United with his manager desperate to keep hold of him.
      Marcus Rashford with manager Erik ten HagCredit: Reuters More