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      Chelsea one of three clubs leading transfer chase for Endrick as Man Utd fall behind in bid to land Brazilian wonderkid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have fallen behind in the transfer race to sign Endrick. The Brazilian wonderkid is being monitored by a number of European heavyweights ahead of a potential transfer.
      Endrick is being tracked by a number of European giantsCredit: Getty
      Endrick shot to fame after scoring 165 goals in the Palmeiras academyCredit: Getty
      Such names include financial powerhouses Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea.
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, the trio are all “pushing hard” to sign Endrick.
      No official bids have been sent to Palmeiras yet, although Romano is reporting a bid will be submitted soon.
      The 16-year-old has a release clause worth £52million, but cannot join any club overseas until 2024.
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      Endrick’s agent Frederico Pena explained the reasoning behind this.
      He said: “He has to play for Palmeiras until he turns 18. Consequently, he’ll play at Palmeiras for at least 22 more months.
      “Endrick’s contract with Palmeiras runs until July 2025… He can only move abroad from Brazil from July 2024. No player under the age of 18 can move abroad. He can be sold, but he cannot be transferred.
      “In other words, a club comes here, they do a deal with Palmeiras. But he can’t leave. He has to stay at Palmeiras even though he’s already been sold.”
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      Pena also squashed rumours of an agreement with Real Madrid, which had given Man Utd a boost to their own hopes of signing the teenager.
      And Endrick fuelled this speculation further by copying the new celebration of Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a goal during his last game.
      Endrick shot to fame in Brazil following a meteoric rise in the Palmeiras academy where he scored a staggering 165 goals. More

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      Liverpool ’emerge as favourites to seal £130m Jude Bellingham transfer ahead of Man Utd, Chelsea and Real Madrid’

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      LIVERPOOL have emerged as favourites to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The England star has drawn interest from all over Europe with his sensational displays in Germany.
      Jude Bellingham is high in-demandCredit: Getty
      The Englishman’s future dominates Marca’s Saturday editionCredit: Marca
      Bellingham, 19, is a priority signing for Real Madrid – although Liverpool have taken steps to put themselves in pole position.
      According to ESPN, Jurgen Klopp’s side are building a “close relationship” with the midfielder’s representatives.
      They add that Liverpool are working hard on a “framework” for the deal.
      Bellingham is under contract in Germany for another two-and-a-half years – although Dortmund are likely to let him go either in January or more likely next summer.
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      It is suggested that it could take a fee in the region of £130million to snap up the Three Lions ace.
      Liverpool opted against making a big splash in the transfer market for a midfielder last summer – instead choosing to wait for Bellingham.
      They decided to keep Naby Keita for the last year of his contract, while signing Arthur Melo on loan.
      Spanish paper Marca claim that Real Madrid have received assurances that Bellingham wants to play for them.
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      But the Spanish champions would not be able to afford the package that Liverpool are putting together.
      Chelsea are also set to be in the mix, with Todd Boehly eager to sign Bellingham.
      Despite the American’s spending power, however, the Blues find themselves behind in the race at present.
      Manchester United have also been mentioned as Bellingham suitors in the past, but are not at the front of the queue. More

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      How Man Utd could line up against Aston Villa with Garnacho pushing to start and Maguire set for recall

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      MANCHESTER UNITED travel to Aston Villa this weekend with youngster Alejandro Garnacho pressing for only his fourth Premier League start for the Red Devils.United travel to Villa on Park on Sunday afternoon looking to maintain their recent run of good form in domestic and European competition.
      Alejandro Garnacho scored United’s winning goal against Real Sociedad on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      The teenager is in contention to start in Sunday’s match against Aston VillaCredit: AP
      Skipper Harry Maguire is also in line to retain his place in the starting XICredit: AP
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      And winger Garnacho will be hoping his recent good form will earn him a place in Erik Ten Hag’s starting XI this weekend.
      The Spaniard was on target in the Red Devils’ Europa League triumph over Real Sociedad on Thursday night – scoring the only goal of the game.
      The 18-year-old’s display in the Basque Country has made a solid case for him to start against the Villans.
      Another Red Devil who made a strong case to start at Villa Park is club skipper Harry Maguire.
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      The England international returned to the starting XI in last weekend’s 1-0 victory over West Ham and also featured in the win over Sociedad.
      Maguire turned in a steady performance worthy of retaining his place in the starting XI.
      The 29-year-old’s back-to-back starts against the Hammers and Sociedad came after he was dropped from the XI following United’s horror shows against Brighton and Brentford in August.
      Victory at the Reale Arena wasn’t enough for United top Group E, meaning Ten Hag’s troops will have to go into a playoff against a demoted team from this year’s Champions League.
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      He said: “You do not always get what you deserve.
      “That’s always football. The first leg, you get a penalty that isn’t a penalty. Today we win. So I’m happy with that.”
      Ten Hag said of Garnacho’s strike: “Some other things like the performance from Garnacho, Donny back in the team, we made a really good goal.
      “But, of course, we are disappointed because we didn’t score the two goals we need.
      “Antony was not available, Anthony Martial was not available, Jadon Sancho was not available, so it’s thin, and I am really happy with Garnacho’s performance.
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      “He was a threat, he scored a goal, he was reliable in defending, so I hope he can keep this going.
      “It was a great attack, Bruno [Fernandes], Ronny [Cristiano Ronaldo] and a great finish, it was really enjoyable.” More

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      Donny van de Beek almost certain to seal Man Utd transfer exit in January after fans slam his Real Sociedad showing

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK is almost certain to seal a transfer away from Manchester United after fans have slammed him for his performance against Real Sociedad.The Dutchman, 25, rarely features for the Red Devils despite his ex-Ajax boss, Erik ten Hag, being in charge.
      Van de Beek failed to impress on his return to United’s teamCredit: Getty
      Van de Beek has played just five times for United this season and has struggled with injury.
      His latest appearance came in the 1-0 Europa League group win over Real Sociedad.
      However, Van de Beek failed to impress.
      He struggled to get on the ball and make any kind of contribution to the game.
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      Van de Beek managed just nine passes in 58 minutes.
      One fan said on Twitter: “We might need to sell Donny van de Beek to raise some funds and allow him get some regular playing time.”
      Another said: “Donny van de Beek has blown his best chance yet at Manchester United.”
      A third tweeted: “Donny van de Beek was given chance yesterday to prove himself but failed terribly.”
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      Despite his woes since his £39million 2020 transfer, Van de Beek still feels he can make an impact at Old Trafford.
      Speaking to the club website, Van de Beek said: “To be injured is the most difficult thing for a player.
      “You want to be on the pitch, around the guys in the stadium, feel the grass and, yeah, it’s a hard time if you are injured.
      “I’m happy to be back and have to stay fit for a longer time and just try to help the team.
      “I feel great, I feel good and what I’m saying is I just need to keep going and, if chances come, I have to take them.
      “It [playing an attacking role] is also one of the points how I can maybe help the team, play in between the lines and make my runs with the ball, give some passes.
      “I just do my best and have to stay fit and just help the team. 
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      “Yes [it’s been hard], especially for some of the other guys who have played so many games.
      “I was out for a while so, for me, it’s a little bit different.” More

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      Man Utd in Joao Felix transfer boost with Atletico Madrid ‘willing to listen offers for £106m Portuguese striker’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been handed a boost in their pursuit of long-time target Joao Felix, with Atletico Madrid willing to listen to offers in January.The 2021 LaLiga winners have been knocked out of Europe entirely after finishing bottom of their Champions League group.
      Felix has spent the majority of his time this season on the benchCredit: Getty
      And the European disaster could see Atletico sell a number of top stars in January.
      Atletico are in desperate need of cash following their elimination from the Champions League which has huge financial implications.
      So much so, Spanish outlet Cadena SER claim Atletico are willing to listen to offers for Man Utd target Felix, who joined the club in 2019 for around £113million from Benfica.
      Felix has not been featuring as regularly as he would like at the Wanda Metropolitano this season and his relationship with boss Diego Simeone has soured.
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      Atletico had previously considered the player “untouchable” after United approached them over a mega-money summer transfer.
      The Portugal international could prove to be a pricey acquisition despite his lack of goals.
      Felix has just two in 16 games for Atletico this term.
      He made no impact in Atletico’s Champions League campaign either.
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      Despite playing in five of Atletico’s six group games, Felix failed to register a goal or an assist.
      He has started the majority of the Spanish giant’s games from the bench, similar to compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo at United.
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      Man Utd keeper De Gea makes incredible double save including deflecting ball away with his HEAD vs Real Sociedad

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are once again indebted to David de Gea after a superb double save against Real Sociedad. With United leading thanks to Alejandro Garnacho’s opener, Real were pushing for an equaliser.
      David de Gea has once again been busy saving Man Utd’s baconCredit: Getty
      And they almost found it when a dipping volley was fired towards the bottom far corner, with De Gea just about able to get a hand on it and push the ball away.
      However, his work was not done as he reacted to try and smother a follow up shot.
      Miraculously he managed to prevent an equaliser as the ball cannoned off of his face and over the bar.
      While United have looked more defensively solid this season. the loss of Raphael Varane has seen United’s foundations wobble in recent weeks.
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      This has led to De Gea needing to put in a string of top class performances in order to win games.
      The game against West Ham is one such example.
      A fine pair of saves against West Ham ensured United secured three points against the Hammers.
      The first saw De Gea deny Kurt Zouma from close range with a superb diving save.
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      This was then followed up by a last minute pile driver from Declan Rice which was destined for the top corner were it not for De Gea’s reaching hand.
      In addition, De Gea appears to have improved his distribution since Erik ten Hag’s arrival, which has been a common criticism of his time at United.
      United needed to win by two clear goals in order to avoid a potential horror draw in the round of 32.
      And while De Gea’s heroics helped them to keep a clean sheet, The Red Devils were unable to find a second and consequently came second in their group. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Alejandro Garnacho scores first ever Man Utd goal against Real Sociedad in Europa League

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      THE past, present and future blended together for the “ultimate dream” – as teen wonder Alejandro Garnacho hit a superb opener for Manchester United supplied by his idol Cristiano Ronaldo.Argentinian winger Garnacho, 18, netted his first United goal in his seventh game – a gem of a team strike in Thursday’s Europa League clash at Real Sociedad.
      The master congratulates the apprentice as goal-maker Cristiano Ronaldo hails goal-taker Alejandro Garnacho for scoring against SociedadCredit: AP
      Garnacho finished clinically for Man Utd’s breakthrough goalCredit: EPA
      What better way to mark your first Red Devils’ goal than a reference to your hero’s own celebration as Garnacho does a RonaldoCredit: Getty
      And after the Red Devils’ starlet added a hint of a Ronaldo-style “Siuu” celebration, fans on social media seemed as excited as him by his perfect moment.
      One posted: “Imagine that your first goal as a professional is at 18 years of age, with the Manchester United shirt, in a European competition and it happens to Cristiano Ronaldo, who is your greatest idol in the world of football. The kid Alejandro Garnacho fulfilled the ultimate dream. EPIC.”
      That said it all but another observer tweeted: “Great finish by Garnacho. Why on earth did Man Utd ever waste so much money on the over-rated Sancho when they’ve got this lad? He’s better than Sancho.”
      This message spoke for many too: “What a moment that is for Alejandro Garnacho… The timing of the run and the finish is brilliant, the pass from Cristiano Ronaldo is also perfect, weighted to perfection and Garnacho scores. Superb goal from Manchester United.”
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      One fan noted: “Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Manchester United goal before Alejandro Garnacho was born.”
      That was of course when Portugal legend Ronaldo, 37, was at his flying best in his first spell with the Red Devils from 2003-9.
      And although Ron is struggling to tie down a regular start in the Premier League this season, he showed on Thursday that he could be turning back time while Garnacho winds it forward.
      As one supporter posted: “Not a bad pass that from CR7 and what a finish from Garnacho.”
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      But another fan fears Garnacho won’t get the chance to fulfil his potential at Old Trafford.
      He posted: “The hype around Man United youngsters, last year it was Elanga and now Garnacho, eventually will leave just like James Garner.” More

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      Brazilian wonderkid Endrick hints at sensational Man Utd transfer after copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal celebration

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      BRAZILIAN wonderkid Endrick has fuelled speculation about a transfer to Manchester United after copying Cristiano Ronaldo’s celebration. The 16-year-old has shot to fame with Brazilian club Palmeiras following a meteoric rise through the club’s academy.
      Endrick has enjoyed an impressive start to his senior careerCredit: Getty
      The 16-year-old copied the celebration of Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo has adopted a new celebration this seasonCredit: Reuters
      This rise saw him score a whopping 165 goals in 169 games in youth level before signing a pro contract.
      And it seems his youth level days were no fluke, with the exciting prospect netting three goals and an assist in just 180 minutes of football.
      And following his latest goal – scored in the 4-0 win over Fortaleza – Endrick adopted the new celebration of footballing icon Ronaldo.
      Ronaldo has mixed it up in terms of his goal celebration this season.
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      The 37-year-old has moved away from his traditional “Siiiuuu” celebration where he jumps in the air and swings his arms back upon his landing.
      Instead, a far more tranquil approach has been used, with Ronaldo looking up to the sky with his eyes shut and clasping his hands together.
      With United not the only club monitoring Endrick, it will come as welcoming news that he could be open to a Man Utd transfer via following Ronaldo.
      His agent, Frederico Pena, rubbished rumours he was close to joining Real Madrid or Barcelona.
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      He said: “Every club in the world is interested in Endrick. All of them! Which is the most normal thing in the world. With his quality, his youth…
      “But none of them have made any proposal to us or Palmeiras to buy him.
      “He has to play for Palmeiras until he turns 18. Consequently, he’ll play at Palmeiras for at least 22 more months.
      “Endrick’s contract with Palmeiras runs until July 2025… He can only move abroad from Brazil from July 2024.
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      “No player under the age of 18 can move abroad. He can be sold, but he cannot be transferred.
      “In other words, a club comes here, they do a deal with Palmeiras. But he can’t leave. He has to stay at Palmeiras even though he’s already been sold.” More