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      Man Utd face transfer fight with Chelsea for Ajax midfield enforcer Edson Alvarez who is also wanted by Barcelona

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to join the race for Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez, according to reports.Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has already raided his former club for Lisandro Martinez and Antony since making the switch to Old Trafford.
      Edson Alvarez is on Man United’s wishlistCredit: Getty
      Alvarez, 25, could be next on his shopping his – although United face stiff competition.
      According to Calciomercato, the Red Devils target is also wanted by Chelsea.
      It’s claimed that the Blues had a bid worth around £43million rejected by Ajax in the summer.
      Graham Potter’s side could look to battle United for his signature in January.
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      Chelsea are considering a midfield revamp, with N’Golo Kante and Jorginho set to be out of contract at the end of the season.
      Alvarez has also attracted interest from Barcelona.
      Xavi’s side view him as a potential successor for Sergio Busquets at the base of their midfield.
      Busquets, 34, will leave his boyhood club at the end of the season and has been linked with Inter Miami.
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      Alvarez will have the opportunity to further impress suitors during the World Cup in Qatar next month.
      His Mexico side will take on Poland, Argentina and Saudi Arabia in Group C.
      He has already earned 58 caps for his country, in addition to making 119 Ajax appearances since joining from Mexican side Club America in 2019. More

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      Man Utd outcast Donny van de Beek is January transfer target for Valencia but £100,000-a-week wages are huge problem

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK could be offered a way out of his Manchester United hell by Valencia, according to reports.The Dutchman, 25, has failed to embed himself at United and has massively struggled for game time since his transfer to the club in 2020.
      Donny van de Beek could depart Man United in January for ValenciaCredit: Getty
      Van de Beek made his return to the United team against SheriffCredit: Getty
      And after making just 54 appearances – many of which have come from the bench – Van de Beek could finally be offered the chance to leave.
      According to TodoFichajes, Spanish side Valencia want to sign the midfielder in January.
      A loan is the most likely course of action with United willing to allow the move to happen in similar fashion to last year when they sanctioned a loan to Everton in January.
      However, his £100,000 per week wages are a huge stumbling block that needs to be overcome for a move to happen.
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      Valencia are insistent that United take on the majority of the burden, with their transfer goals for the window seeing them pursue two or three additions to the squad.
      But interest in Van de Beek is not limited to the Spaniards, with the likes of Leicester, AC Milan and Ajax among the clubs who were interested in the summer.
      With United accepting they are unlikely to recoup the £40million they shelled out for him, the Foxes are thought to be preparing a low-ball offer of £13m.
      The former Ajax star made his return to the United fold during the 3-0 win over Sheriff after a two-month absence.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag was said to be shocked by Van de Beek’s lack of confidence in the summer.
      But following his return to the team Ten Hag has insisted he has a role to play going forward despite not being first choice in the pecking order.
      After the Sheriff game he said: “Donny came in the last part and he also had some good positions in between the lines. I think that combination was good.
      “He was a long time out, I was happy to give him some minutes because you need that to get in the right form. He’s had to work himself back.
      “He’s not even one week in training, same as Harry Maguire, so I was really happy to give Donny and Harry minutes because we need them in the coming weeks.
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      “When you analyse the season so far, then if he was available he’d get his chance.
      “We need goals and I know Donny is really good in that position to score goals, but he’s also really good in defensive transition.” More

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      Man Utd ‘working on five-year contract extension for Alejandro Garnacho for past MONTH after first start in Sheriff win’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been working on a new long-term contract for academy starlet Alejandro Garnacho, according to reports.The 18-year-old Argentine made his first start for the Red Devils on Thursday in the 3-0 win against Sheriff in the Europa League.
      Garnacho earned rave reviews after starring in United’s 3-0 win over SheriffCredit: Getty
      He played 79 minutes and earned rave reviews for his directness.
      In fact, Garnacho impressed so much that fans are calling for him to be handed a start against West Ham in the Premier League on Sunday, or at the very least some good minutes on the pitch.
      Garnacho has been in and around the first-team since last season and his contract expires in 2025.
      However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Man Utd are keen to address the winger’s contract situation and hand him a new five-year contract, securing his long-term future.
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      Negotiations have been ongoing for a month and a proposal for Garnacho has been ready since June.
      Garnacho signing a new deal would warn off any interest from Spanish and European champions Real Madrid.
      Los Blancos showed an interest in the player in the summer and are said to be watching his progress “very closely”.
      Other clubs are also said to be keeping tabs on the Man Utd youth star.
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      United legend Paul Scholes is keen to see more of Garnacho.
      Scholes told BT Sport: “This crowd loves entertainment and he provided that tonight.
      “He almost reminded me of a young Cristiano with his skill and taking the ball down with confidence.
      “I was impressed with the way he could attack on both feet and the unpredictability. He is an 18-year-old kid and he has a big future at Manchester United.” More

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      ‘You think Man Utd and Chelsea are in transition?’ – Spurs boss Antonio Conte slams claims rivals are a work-in-progress

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      ANTONIO CONTE has mocked the suggestion that Tottenham’s rivals are “in transition”.Chelsea and Manchester United are two of the clubs chasing down Spurs in the Premier League after the North London club’s impressive start to the season.
      Tottenham face a trip to Bournemouth tomorrow after back-to-back Premier League defeatsCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is attempting to mould Man United in his image after the underwhelming Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eraCredit: Getty
      Graham Potter is still unbeaten in all competitions since taking over as Chelsea boss last monthCredit: Getty
      Whereas both of them appointed new managers over the last few month, Conte is approaching his first anniversary as boss at Tottenham after a rollercoaster 12 months.
      But the Italian manager, without a win in his last three, has rubbished suggestions that the clubs Tottenham are ahead of are works-in-progress.
      When asked if Spurs could take advantage of the two clubs this season, Conte said: “If Chelsea are in transition after they won the Champions League two years ago and last season they won the World Cup, United two years ago finished second.
      “If these clubs that can invest a lot of money are in transition, I don’t know who are the title contenders?
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      “In November, we were ninth. We were playing Conference League, and you think United and Chelsea are in transition? With [Cristiano] Ronaldo, [Raphael] Varane, [Jadon] Sancho, in transition? I hope to be in transition this way.”
      It has been a busy year for Conte as he attempts to make Tottenham competitive again.
      The ex-Blues boss brought in a raft of summer signings to build on the savvy business he did in his first window.
      And while the results have not been bad, some fans have been left unconvinced by the brand of football played by Spurs.
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      Manchester United begun a new era when Erik ten Hag formally took over.
      After a horror start, the Dutchman has steadied the ship as he looks close the gap between the red and blue half of Manchester.
      And Chelsea brutally sacked Thomas Tuchel in September and replaced him with Graham Potter.
      The managerial change came on top of off-the-field unrest as Roman Abramovich sold the club after almost 20 years of ownership to American Todd Boehly and the Clearlake Consortium. More

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      Man Utd warned off transfer target Victor Osimhen by Napoli chief as Italian giants tear up Serie A and Champions League

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been told they will not be able to sign Victor Osimhen. Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli warned clubs interested in the Nigerian forward that the club were not looking to change their squad in January.
      Victor Osimhen has been in strong form so far this seasonCredit: Reuters
      Osimhen was rested for his side’s 3-0 win over RangersCredit: Reuters
      As quoted by Fabrizio Romano, he said: “We are currently not focused on the market – and we’re not planning to do anything in January.
      “We want to keep this squad.”
      And such an idea makes sense considering Napoli sit three points clear at the top of Serie A and top of their Champions League group going into the final game.
      Osimhen himself has been a big part of this success, scoring five goals in nine games.
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      This includes strikes in each of his last three games after returning from an injury lay-off.
      The 23-year-old has previously been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham, as well as United.
      A fee for the striker is expected to be up to £102million.
      It had been reported that the Red Devils were prepared to offer wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo as part of a package to secure Osimhen.
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      However, the deal was rejected, with Romano also adding that Giuntoli denied the rumours of any interest.
      Ronaldo bagged a goal on his return to the Manchester United team after he was banished to the reserves for the game against Chelsea. More

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      David de Gea ‘sacked Jorge Mendes after being shown Man Utd contract offer and realising his demands were perfectly met’

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      DAVID DE GEA sacked Jorge Mendes when he realised all his contract demands were being met, according to reports.The Manchester United goalkeeper signed his latest contract at Old Trafford in September 2019.
      David De Gea is one of the top earning players in the world after signing his latest Man Utd deal in 2019Credit: Getty
      Jorge Mendes was overseeing the negotiations before De Gea signed the deal without himCredit: Reuters
      The negotiations were long and drawn out before De Gea eventually signed on the dotted line for a deal until 2023 worth £375,000 per week.
      But according to The Athletic, the Spaniard got rid of superagent Mendes during the negotiations.
      De Gea, 31, was said to have an agreement to work with Mendes’ Gestifute agency – but there was no legal contract.
      United had offered the wages De Gea wanted but Mendes reportedly kept trying to add extra clauses and bonuses.
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      So when then-executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward saw De Gea at Carrington and asked what else he wanted, the goalkeeper was unsure what Woodward meant.
      They went to his office and De Gea looked over the contract offer for himself – then signed it the very next day.
      The intermediary listed on the FA documentation is Jose Bouzas Aragon, De Gea’s family lawyer, and there is no mention of Mendes.
      De Gea and Mendes – who includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Darwin Nunez and Bernardo Silva on his long list of clients – have not worked together since.
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      But the four-time United player of the year may be requiring Aragon’s services again soon.
      His current deal expires in the summer – although there is a 12-month extension option.
      However, Erik ten Hag is not 100 per cent sure he wants to keep De Gea in the long term due to his limited ability with the ball at his feet, as exposed by Brentford.
      Triggering the contract extension would make it difficult to sell the ex-Atletico stopper.
      De Gea is said to be happy to take a pay cut to stay at Old Trafford while Dean Henderson, currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, would only return to his parent club if he is guaranteed the No1 spot.
      Neither Martin Dubravka nor Tom Heaton have featured for a single minute this term with De Gea playing all 15 matches.
      Athletic Bilbao stopper Unai Simon – who has replaced De Gea in the Spain national team – and Porto’s Diogo Costa are reported targets for Ten Hag following chief goalkeeping scout Tony Coton’s research.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo splashes out £18m on Portugal’s most expensive house amid rumours of transfer return to Sporting

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly splashed out £18million on Portugal’s most expensive house.That’s amid rumours of a transfer back to Sporting Lisbon in January.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has spent £18m buying and renovating a property in PortugalCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Man Utd misfit Ronaldo is being linked with a return to Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Manchester United misfit returned to Erik ten Hag’s starting XI in last night’s Europa League win over Sheriff.
      Ronaldo scored the final goal in a 3-0 thrashing at Old Trafford.
      But he is unlikely to retain his place for this weekend’s Premier League clash with West Ham.
      And after his strop against Spurs this month saw him axed from the first team, Ronnie continues to be linked with an exit in January.
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      The mansion is the most expensive in all of PortugalCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Ronaldo’s new house is expected to be ready in early 2023Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      One of those destinations could be Sporting Lisbon, with his former club “dreaming” of an exciting reunion.
      Ronaldo has now added fuel to the fire by splashing the cash on a new luxury pad – just a 40 minute drive from the Portuguese capital.
      The ace already boasts a massive property empire, having previously bought Lisbon’s most expensive flat.
      It was reported earlier this year he was also looking to land a massive house back home.
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      The mansion is just a 40 minute drive from the Portuguese capital LisbonCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      And Marca claims between buying the gorgeous villa and renovating it, Ronnie has spent a whopping £18m in total.
      That makes the mansion, located in the Cascais region and due to be ready in early 2023, the most expensive property in the country.
      Based along the Portuguese Riviera in Quinta da Marinha, an exclusive residential area, the house is near to towns including Estoril and Sintra.
      The specs are highly impressive too, with the mansion measuring 2,720 square metres across three floors.
      There is also an outdoor area of 544 square metres, which includes various gardens and a massive swimming pool.
      Ronaldo’s decision to buy such a luxurious property in Portugal hints that he is considering a return there shortly.
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      Sporting boss Ruben Amorim confirmed this week that he would love to have Ronaldo in his side.
      But the superstar’s £360,000-a-week wages could prove to be a stumbling block.
      Amorim said: “I don’t know. Ronaldo is a top player, a Man United player.
      “Everyone in Sporting dreams of the return of Cristiano, so I don’t want to speak about that.
      “He’s a Manchester United player, a top player, and he will be for a few months.
      “I’m going to respond the same way as a lot of journalists in Portugal ask me that question a lot. He is a Manchester United player.
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      “Everybody in Sporting dreams of the return for Cristiano but we don’t have the money to pay his wages.
      “I think he is happy in Manchester but is not playing so that is the problem.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo REJECTED again as Napoli rule out January transfer with star facing reality of warming Man Utd bench

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO can rule out a move back to Italy with Napoli REJECTING the idea of signing the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in January.Ronaldo tried to leave Manchester United in the summer after the Old Trafford club failed to qualify for the Champions League.
      Napoli say they don’t need Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      However, a lack of suitors saw Ronaldo stay put at United, where he is out of favour under new boss Erik ten Hag.
      The 701 club-goal man has started just two Premier League games and scored three goals across all competitions, including in Thursday’s Europa League win over Sheriff.
      Ronaldo, 37, has had to watch on from the bench as Dutch boss Ten Hag prefers Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
      And tensions boiled over in United’s 2-0 home win over the Tottenham when Ronaldo refused to come on as a late sub and stormed down the tunnel before full-time.
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      Such actions saw him be banished from the first-team for United’s trip to Chelsea last weekend, which ended 1-1.
      Ronaldo’s contract at Old Trafford expires next summer but a January transfer away from the club after the World Cup has not been ruled out.
      However, two clubs who were linked with Ronaldo in the summer, Marseille and now Napoli, have now snubbed the legendary striker.
      Napoli sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli told DAZN: “Ronaldo in January? We won’t sign any player in January.
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      “We don’t need to change anything in this team. We’re doing great and we’re not planning any signings, as of today.”
      And by “we don’t need to change anything in this team”, he is referring to the winning formula which has Napoli sat at the top of the Serie A and flying in the Champions League.
      The European dark horses have a 100 per cent win record in their group, involving Liverpool, Ajax and Rangers, scoring 16 goals while conceding just four.
      Marseille president Pablo Longoria also passed on the chance to sign Ronaldo, saying they will only sign team players – something Ronaldo is not.
      Speaking to RMC Sport, Longoria said: “Football is very easy and you have to do what you can with the means you have at your disposal, always maintaining financial stability. 
      “Marseille need a balanced economic situation and we are a long way from being able to count on players like that, with great stars. 
      “We prefer team players, who put the individual at the service of the collective. 
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      “We have a project where all the players work for the team.”
      The latest snubs mean Ronaldo could see out the season as a squad player rather than a nailed-on starter. More