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      Man Utd transfer boost as Christian Pulisic leaves door open to Chelsea exit saying ‘anything can happen’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a boost after Christian Pulisic left the door OPEN to leave Chelsea.The American has entered the final 18 months of his Stamford Bridge contract and has several Prem clubs chasing his signature.
      Manchester United were linked with the Chelsea attacker in the summerCredit: Getty
      One of those is United, while Arsenal and Newcastle are also keen.
      Erik ten Hag tried to bring the winger to Old Trafford in the summer with the Red Devils interested in a shock loan move.
      Ultimately, despite serious doubts over his Blues future, Pulisic stayed in West London.
      But he’s down the pecking order under Graham Potter, making just four starts since he arrived.
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      Pulisic matched that tally in less than two weeks at the World Cup.
      He was recently quizzed on his Chelsea future, and while he said the Blues remain his focus right now, he failed to rule out leaving in the future.
      Speaking on the Indirect Podcast, he said: “I mean, right now I’m absolutely back at Chelsea and focused and ready to finish the season.
      “But you know how things work in football.
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      “Things change quickly and anything can happen.
      “At the moment I am just pushing myself in training and working at Chelsea because that’s where I am right now.”
      Pulisic returned to training at Cobham earlier this week following his exploits at the World Cup for the US. More

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      Luka Modric ‘wanted to be first Croatian to play for Man Utd’ but club signed Shinji Kagawa instead says Rio Ferdinand

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      LUKA MODRIC wanted to sign for Manchester United but the club went for Shinji Kagawa instead, claims Rio Ferdinand. The former Man Utd centre-back revealed that he tired to convince the Croatian to join him at Old Trafford before he moved from Tottenham to Real Madrid in 2012.
      Luka Modric supposedly wanted to join Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      Luka Modric was not signed because the club already had a deal in place for Shinji KagawaCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Rio Ferdinand has revealed he used to try to convince players to join Man UtdCredit: PA
      However, the transfer did not materialise due to the club already having a deal in place for Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund.
      Ferdinand, 44, told the FIVE YouTube channel that Modric wanted to become United’s first ever Croatian player.
      He said: “Any player that was available or was coming up I used to think that I could somehow get into them.
      “Modric, I remember speaking to him, I said, ‘Are you leaving [Tottenham]?’
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      “He said, ‘Yeah, I think I’m going to go’ but he wasn’t sure at the time where he was going.
      “I said, ‘Listen, you’ve got to come to United.’
      “He said, ‘Yeah I want to be the first Croatian to play for Man Utd, I want to be that guy, can we make it happen?’
      “But it didn’t happen. I spoke to David Gill [CEO] and the manager [Sir Alex Ferguson] at the time had already agreed with Shinji Kagawa I think it was – I think that was the year, I’m sure it was.
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      “Or they already had irons in the fire with another player and they did that deal and then Modric went to Madrid and the rest is history.”
      Modric, 37, has gone on to win the Champions League five times with the Spanish side and he has led his nation to a World Cup final and semi-final in the last two tournaments.
      Ferdinand praised the central-midfielder’s talent and admitted he didn’t expect him to go on to have the decorated career he has enjoyed.
      As for Kagawa, 33, his move to United did not go as planned scoring just six goals in 57 games before returning for a second spell at Dortmund.
      He is currently playing for Sint-Truiden in Belgium. More

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      ‘I’d love him to stay in the Premier League’ – Gary Neville hopes Cristiano Ronaldo joins English club after Man Utd axe

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      GARY NEVILLE would love Cristiano Ronaldo to stay in the Premier League following his Manchester United exit.Ronaldo left the Red Devils last month following his bombshell interview that he was unhappy at the club.
      Gary Neville wants Cristiano Ronaldo to stay in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      The striker’s future is uncertain amid links to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Nassr but Neville is hopeful he will stay in the Prem.
      He told Sky Sports: “I hope he finds happiness and a club that will get him into the team and getting him scoring the goals that we know he can score – he’ll score 20 goals in 30 matches wherever he plays, maybe 20 goals in 20 matches, knowing him.
      “But how does he see the end of his career playing out? Does he see the end of his career playing out in lesser leagues, or does he see it playing out at one of the major leagues and continuing at that level?
      “I hope it’s the latter, and I hope he can find a club in then major leagues, even the Premier League.
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      “I’d love him to stay in the Premier League at a club that can have him up front and we can watch him every week because that’s what we want to see, we want to see him playing.”
      Ronaldo wanted to leave United last summer to play Champions League football.
      But several clubs including Chelsea, Napoli and Atletico Madrid rejected the chance to sign him.
      And it appears there is little interest in the Portuguese superstar at the top level.
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      Since Portugal’s World Cup exit Ronaldo has trained with Real Madrid, sparking speculation he could rejoin the Spanish giants.
      Ronaldo then flew out to Dubai to step up his search for a new club. More

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      Man Utd ‘join Arsenal and Chelsea in Dusan Vlahovic transfer race as they consider January bid for Juventus striker’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to enter the race to sign Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.The Serbian only joined Juve in January of this year, but has yet to set the world alight in Turin.
      Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with a host of Prem clubsCredit: EPA
      Following the Italian giants’ early Champions League exit, they may need to raise funds amid financial worries.
      And this could see them pulling the plug on Vlahovic’s stint at the club after just 12 months.
      According to Corriere dello Sport, Man United are now among the list of clubs interested in pursuing the 22-year-old.
      The Red Devils are eager to recruit a striker in January, to replace axed 37-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      To sign Vlahovic, however, they will have to beat off stiff competition.
      The report adds that United’s Prem rivals Arsenal and Chelsea are keen on the former Fiorentina starlet.
      While European giants Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are “monitoring” the situation.
      Vlahovic has scored 16 goals in 36 appearances since joining Juve.
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      His tally includes seven efforts in 15 outings in all competitions this season.
      Vlahovic was recently forced to deny outlandish rumours that he’s been having an affair with Serbia team-mate Predrag Rajkovic’s wife Ana.
      Chatting to reporters, he said: “I am sorry to have to start the press conference in the World Cup this way, but I have to talk about it because this is my name being bandied about.
      “What we all read and hear about, there’s no need to comment on something so absurd.
      “Evidently these people are bored and have nothing better to do because they are frustrated or angry, but working against the national interest of the team at the moment is obviously their main job right now.
      “We are more united than ever and the atmosphere in the squad has never been better. These stories are ridiculous, I just want to protect my name and my integrity, so I will take legal action if necessary.”
      Serbia were eliminated at the group stage, although Vlahovic did manage to score against Switzerland. More

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      Man Utd outcast Aaron Wan-Bissaka could be thrown January transfer lifeline by Wolves as four clubs circle

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      WOLVES are weighing up whether to hand Manchester United’s £50million misfit Aaron Wan-Bissaka a lifeline in the January transfer window.Julen Lopetegui is interested in the 25-year-old right-back after Erik ten Hag made it clear he is available for transfer.
      Wolves are weighing up whether to move for Manchester United’s Aaron Wan-BissakaCredit: Getty
      Wan-Bissaka, who was signed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in 2019, has managed just four minutes of action for United this season as a late sub for Diogo Dalot against Liverpool in August.
      However, Ten Hag clearly doesn’t rate the right-back, who was called up to the senior squad by Gareth Southgate for Euro qualifiers against Kosovo and Bulgaria in his debut season at Old Trafford, only to withdraw with a back injury.
      Since then Wan-Bissaka’s stock has dropped dramatically and United are ready to cut their losses by offloading the tough-tackling full-back.
      His former club Crystal Palace, as well as Leeds and West Ham, have shown interest in a loan deal with an option for a permanent cut-price deal.
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      But Wolves are also looking at their options with Jonny Castro Otto currently sidelined through injury, while Nelson Semedo has struggled for consistency.
      Lopetegui sees Wan-Bissaka, who has made 127 appearances for United, as the athletic, experienced operator he could use but is also exploring alternative options.
      Although he wants to shore up his defence, the Spaniard’s first priority is to source a reliable striker.
      The Wolves side he inherited has managed a miserly eight goals in their opening 15 Premier League games.
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      SunSport revealed United will allow Wan-Bissaka back to Palace, if a deal can be reached.
      Patrick Vieira would take their former defender back but a loan move is the only way he can afford him – and that will take some negotiating.
      Palace may have to pick up all of Wan-Bissaka’s £80,000-a-week wages, making it an expensive deal even without having to pay a transfer fee.
      Wan-Bissaka will also want his long-term future sorted, adding a further complication to negotiating a return to Selhurst Park.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka left Crystal Palace in 2019 in a £50m dealCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘plan £43m Cody Gakpo transfer bid as soon as January transfer window opens’ with Goncalo Ramos also a target

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing to bid for World Cup stars Cody Gakpo AND Goncalo Ramos in January, according to reports.Erik ten Hag is a huge admirer of flying winger Gakpo – and even tried to bring him to Old Trafford last summer.
      Manchester United are preparing a January bid for Cody GakpoCredit: Getty
      United are also interested in Goncalo RamosCredit: AFP
      Ultimately, the Red Devils ended up signing Anthony instead, with Gakpo staying in Holland.
      But SunSport revealed earlier this month that United were ready to make their move when the transfer window reopens for business.
      And the Telegraph are now claiming they’re readying a £43.1m offer.
      United are desperate to add to their forward line as Cristiano Ronaldo’s axe has left them short.
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      And Ten Hag is said to be prioritising an attacker in the upcoming window.
      He said: “Yes, we want to sign a forward in January but only when we find the right player.
      “We will do everything in our power.”
      Gakpo is enjoying a fine season with PSV, registering an astonishing 30 goal contributions in just 24 games.
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      But the 23-year-old’s stock has grown even further recently after he shone at the World Cup.
      Holland might have suffered penalty heartache to Argentina in the quarter-finals, but Gakpo had already made his mark.
      He scored in every group match, including a fine strike against Qatar.
      United are also said to be interested in Portugal star Goncalo Ramos.
      The Benfica striker replaced Ronaldo in the side for the last 16 tie with Switzerland and marked his full debut with a devastating hat-trick.
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      11 World Cup stars who’ve put themselves in the transfer shop window including Gakpo to Man Utd and Gvardiol to Chelsea

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      THE World Cup is always a glorious chance for stars to make a name for themselves and put themselves in the shop window.And even though Qatar 2022 has been staged in November and December, rather than the normal summer festival, plenty of players certainly made their mark.
      Cody Gakpo enhanced his reputation with three goals for HollandCredit: Alamy
      Premier League fans may see a lot more of this Goncalo Ramos celebration in 2023Credit: Reuters
      Now with the transfer window just a fortnight away, clubs will no doubt be clamouring to beat off the competition and land their targets.
      SunSport has picked out 11 Qatar heroes who may have secured big-money moves in the New Year thanks to their performances at the World Cup…
      Cody Gakpo, 23, PSV & Holland
      Arguably the most obvious choice of all, Gakpo was the main man for Holland with goals in all three group games to fire them to the top of Group A.
      He is currently tearing it up for PSV in his homeland but is a primary target for compatriot Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
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      The axe of Cristiano Ronaldo means another forward is needed – but the Red Devils have been warned it will take a record fee for PSV to sell.
      Goncalo Ramos, 21, Benfica & Portugal
      Talk about hitting the ground running – Ramos hit a superb hat-trick on his full international debut after replacing Cristiano Ronaldo.
      And immediately the transfer rumour mill started spinning in overdrive.
      Manchester United are considering a swoop for the Benfica man with 14 goals and six assists for his club this term – but they face competition from Newcastle and Bayern Munich.
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      Josko Gvardiol, 20, RB Leipzig & Croatia
      Yes he was linked with Chelsea in the summer before they landed Wesley Fofana – but Gvardiol’s stock has gone through the roof after his performances in Qatar.
      Gvardiol – the masked defender – was rarely beaten and proved a dominant force, helping Croatia reach the semis before Lionel Messi weaved his magic.
      Chelsea lead the race for a January deal although Manchester City and Real Madrid are also weighing up bids.
      Josko Gvardiol has been one of the best players at Qatar 2022Credit: EPA
      Sofyan Amrabat, 26, Fiorentina & Morocco
      Amrabat was arguably Morocco’s standout player in a team of record-breaking heroes with his dominant displays in midfield.
      His game against Spain was particularly impressive and has got plenty of clubs taking notice of former Watford man Nordin’s younger brother.
      Secret talks have already taken place with Liverpool – but Nordin wants his sibling to join PSG.
      Sofyan Amrabat gained plenty of attention with his performances for MoroccoCredit: AP
      Enzo Fernandez, 21, Benfica & Argentina
      The central midfielder has been a key cog in Argentina’s run to the final in Qatar, breaking up play and helping deliver the ball for the attack to cause chaos.
      Liverpool are said to have “agreed” a deal with Benfica for the rising star, who is also a target for City, United and Wolves.
      However, recent reports state Fernandez has a staggering £104million release clause in his contract.
      Enzo Fernandez could also be on his way out of BenficaCredit: Getty
      Mohammed Kudus, 22, Ajax & Ghana
      The attacking midfielder was poised to join Everton in the summer before a late deal fell through – and he proved what the Toffees were missing at the World Cup.
      Kudus scored twice in the thrilling win over South Korea and bolstered his reputation – then declared he is no worse than Neymar.
      Everton look to be in pole position over a £40m transfer to England with the likes of Tottenham and Barcelona also circling.
      Mohammed Kudus may be on his way to Everton after a summer move failedCredit: Reuters
      Youssoufa Moukoko, 18, Borussia Dortmund & Germany
      Somehow Moukoko has only just turned 18, having burst on to the scene with Borussia Dortmund what feels like years ago.
      Now a first-team regular with 11 goals in 59 appearances, he was named in Hansi Flick’s Germany squad – and left as one of the few to come away with much credit.
      Despite only coming on in the 90th minute in the Japan defeat, Moukoko is wanted by some of Europe’s elite as Chelsea and Barca on a cut-price deal with his contract ending in the summer.
      Youssoufa Moukoko only got a couple of minutes of action for Germany in QatarCredit: Getty
      Azzedine Ounahi, 22, Angers & Morocco
      Let’s be honest, not too many outside of France and Morocco had heard much about Ounahi four weeks ago.
      But his brilliance for the Atlas Lions in Qatar thrust him onto the world stage.
      Leicester were the first club linked with making a £39m bid to Angers for the box-to-box midfielder but West Ham and Newcastle may rival the Foxes for his signature.
      Leicester could pay £39m to land Azzedine Ounahi from AngersCredit: Getty
      Dominik Livakovic, 27, Dinamo Zagreb & Croatia
      There were question marks over the Croatian goalkeeper situation heading to Qatar – but now it is simply exclamation marks instead.
      Livakovic kept clean sheets against Morocco and Belgium before saving a record four penalties in the shootout wins over Japan and Brazil.
      He could have joined United or Nottingham Forest in the summer but now Leeds are leading the race after Bayern pulled out.
      Dominik Livakovic has excelled between the sticks for CroatiaCredit: AP
      Harry Souttar, 24, Stoke & Australia
      Born in Scotland, representing Australia.. and flourishing in Qatar…
      Souttar was a colossus at the heart of the Socceroos defence.
      He played a key role in the Aussies reaching the knockout stages where they were beaten by Argentina.
      Now back with Championship side Stoke, the club he joined from Dundee in 2016, and fully fit after his ACL injury in 2021, he will surely be snapped up by a Premier League club in the New Year – but the Potters want £25m.
      Harry Souttar was a beast at the back as the Aussies reached the last 16Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Randal Kolo Muani, 24, Eintracht Frankfurt & France
      Muani has grabbed his sliding doors moment after Christopher Nkunku limped out of France’s final training session before the World Cup and the new Frankfurt ace stepped up.
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      Despite 12 minutes of international football under his belt, he played well in the full 90 of the Tunisia defeat but then came off the bench and scored 44 seconds later to wrap up the semi-final win over Morocco.
      Tottenham and Liverpool were both keen on Muani before the World Cup – but now they are likely to need to stump up at least £69m if they can prise him away from the Bundesliga, where he has scored five and assisted ten in 14 games.
      Randal Kolo Muani sealed France’s spot in the final seconds into just his fourth capCredit: AP More

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      Man Utd blasted by Everton fan groups after raising away ticket prices for FA Cup tie to £45

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been blasted by Everton fan groups after raising away ticket prices for their FA Cup tie to £45.The Red Devils will host the Toffees at Old Trafford in the third round on January 6.
      Everton fans are outraged by the price of FA Cup tickets to see them at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Old Trafford clash will cost away fans £45 to attendCredit: PA
      The game has also been chosen to be broadcast live on ITV.
      Everton have been given an away allocation of 9,000 tickets for the bumper showdown.
      However, the cost of them has left them fuming.
      And they have now called on both the Football Association and English Football League to follow the Premier League’s example by introducing a price cap for their cup competitions.
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      Everton’s supporters groups have come together to release a statement this morning.
      It read: “Whilst we appreciate the generous allocation that will allow more than 9,000 Evertonians to support our team at the FA Cup third round tie at Old Trafford in January, we were shocked that Manchester United chose to raise the ticket price for away ticket 150 per cent (£30 to £45) of what the equivalent Premier League fixture would cost.
      “The fixture will take place almost a year to the day one of their most prominent footballers was instrumental in raising £200,000 through the ‘Full Time Meals’ campaign (enough to fund 750,000 meals for FareShare) and against the backdrop of a national cost of living crisis.
      “Such a pricing policy is a slap in the face to everyone who has campaigned for sensible and affordable ticketing pricing for visiting supporters, a campaign that resulted in the price of away tickets being capped at £30 for Premier League fixtures since the 2016-17 season.
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      “Earlier this year, all 20 Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to maintain this cap for the next three seasons, so it will not be revisited until 2025.
      “For many years, prices for visiting supporters for FA Cup fixtures had to be agreed by both clubs, but an FA rule change in 2017 has allowed home clubs to charge more or less what they like.
      “We’re now calling on the Football Association and English Football League to introduce a similar cap for FA Cup and League Cup fixtures and put the interests of supporters first.” More