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    Man Utd transfer blow in Ivan Toney race as ‘Brentford prepare bumper contract worth £100k a week for World Cup hopeful’

    BRENTFORD are reportedly lining up a bumper new contract for Ivan Toney to ward off his growing list of admirers. The Bees want to give the striker a deal “believed to be just north of six figures a week” according to the Mirror.
    Ivan Toney’s excellent form at Brentford has earned him an England call-upCredit: Reuters
    The 26-year-old signed a contract until 2025 when he joined from Peterborough two years ago.
    Since then he has established himself as a feared Prem forward and was the Bees’ top scorer last season with 14 goals.
    He has also started this campaign strongly with six goals and three assists.
    That return includes a devastating hat-trick against Leeds at the start of September which came ahead of his first England call-up.
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    And Leeds, Manchester United, Newcastle and West Ham have all been linked with a move for the Northampton youth team product.
    The Mirror say Brentford chiefs are now keen to tie Toney down to a longer contract with improved terms in a bid to “keep him happy in west London.”
    They understand the deal would include a “hefty but not prohibitive release clause”.
    Toney has had a mixed time with the Bees and had to apologise in January after a video of him saying “f**k Brentford” while on holiday in Dubai was published on social media.
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    The star was called up for Nations League games against Italy and Germany last month but he is still waiting for his first cap.
    He is one of the frontrunners to play understudy to Three Lions skipper Harry Kane at this winter’s World Cup. More

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    Newcastle ‘edge closer to James Maddison transfer as Leicester continue £13m chase of Man Utd outcast Donny van de Beek’

    NEWCASTLE are reportedly edging closer to a move for James Maddison.That’s as Leicester chase a £13million deal for Manchester United and Holland outcast Donny van de Beek.
    Newcastle are getting close to finally landing James Maddison from LeicesterCredit: Reuters
    The Foxes are hoping to land Man Utd misfit Donny van de Beek
    I News claims Newcastle have revived their interest in Foxes playmaker Maddison after missing out on him last summer.
    Toon had bids of £40million and £45m rejected by Brendan Rodgers’ side.
    And Maddison has shown why he’s valued so highly with five goals and two assists in eight games this season.
    Newcastle are now exploring the possibility of a third bid in January.
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    Eddie Howe has guided the Magpies to sixth in the table.
    And he wants quality reinforcements this winter to keep up a shock Euro bid.
    Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby is also on Newcastle’s shopping list.
    But they may finally have some joy in their pursuit of Maddison as Leicester chase United reject Van de Beek.
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    The Dutchman is yet to start a single game under his former Ajax mentor Erik ten Hag.
    And it’s believed United are open to parting ways with Van de Beek for just £13m at the start of 2023.
    Leicester are more than willing to meet that bargain price tag.
    And should they receive a huge fee for Maddison, likely to be upwards of £50m, the Foxes will still have a tasty amount left in the bank to strengthen other areas of their squad. More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire lead Man Utd aces in delighting children with serious illnesses on Carrington visit

    MANCHESTER UNITED players made precious memories for excited fans at the club foundation’s ‘Dream Day’.Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, and England star Harry Maguire were among the stars helping out at the event.
    Fan favourite Rashford met fans at the Dream Day event hosted by Man UtdCredit: Getty
    Children with serious illnesses could watch the first team trainCredit: Getty
    Superstar Ronaldo was among the players who spent time with the kidsCredit: Getty
    New boy Antony had a smile on his face during the heart-warming eventCredit: Getty
    Marcus Rashford, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro, David De Gea, and Lisandro Martinez all made appearances among the first team squad.
    The heart-warming session was for fans who suffer from serious and life-limiting illnesses.
    The supporters traveled from across the country to meet the Old Trafford icons and watch them train at the Carrington HQ.
    It gave the children a chance to meet their heroes and have photos taken and autographs signed.
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    It was the first Dream Day to take place since 2019 due to Covid.
    Club captain Maguire was chuffed to have been part of the festivities and explained why it is so crucial.
    The centre-back said: “We know how much these days mean to our club; ever since I joined the club, it’s been clear to me how much we do in the community and how important that is.
    “Putting smiles on fans’ faces and making them happy is what it’s all about.
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    “We’ve really missed days like this, so it’s great to have fans back.”
    The United squad were in fine spirits after defeating Everton 2-1 to pick up a huge Prem win at Goodison Park.
    Super-sub Ronaldo came off the bench to score his sensational 700th club goal of his career, and it proved to be the decisive one.
    CR7 was a substitute yet again – but came on after 28 minutes for the injured Anthony Martial, who limped off.
    It was a big victory for Erik ten Hag’s side, who ended Everton’s run of six matches without defeat.
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    Jesse Lingard DROPPED by Nottingham Forest as Steve Cooper axes ex-Man Utd ace after signing new contract to 2025

    JESSE LINGARD has been DROPPED from the Nottingham Forest team to face Aston Villa on Monday night.The ex-Manchester United star, 29, signed for the newly-promoted side this summer.
    Lingard has been dropped for Monday night’s clash with VillaCredit: Rex
    But along with the rest of the squad, Lingard has failed to make an impression on the top flight this season.
    Monday’s 4-0 thumping at Leicester City left Forest rock bottom of the Premier League.
    It was their fifth defeat in a row – with just one win from eight matches.
    And now things have gone from bad to worse for the former England international.

    He has been named on the substitute’s bench for the head-to-head with Steven Gerrard’s side.
    Cooper is putting his stamp on things after signing a shock new three-year contract as Forest gaffer.
    That is despite the Welshman being among the favourites to be the next Premier League boss to be sacked.
    The 42-year-old took over from Chris Hughton last September and led Forest from relegation candidates to Championship play-off winners last season in a superb turnaround.
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    After bringing in 23 new players in the transfer window, he has so far struggled to get the East Midlanders firing.
    But following crunch talks this week, the club’s top brass – including owner Evangelos Marinakis – have decided Cooper is the man to keep leading the team. More

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    Man Utd and Arsenal in Youri Tielemans blow as Barcelona consider move to sign Leicester star on free transfer

    BARCELONA are reportedly plotting a free transfer swoop for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.The Belgian international, 25, only has nine months remaining on his contract and looks unlikely to pen an extension after refusing offers already.
    Barcelona are plotting a free transfer swoop for Youri TielemansCredit: Rex
    He will be free to negotiate and agree a pre-contract agreement with any clubs outside of England from January 1.
    He was linked with a host of clubs over the summer, with both United and Arsenal keen.
    However, now Spanish publication Sport claims Barcelona are eyeing a swoop next summer.
    The Nou Camp giants have been interested in Tielemans for months.
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    And SER are claiming that Xavi and his coaching staff are big fans of his.
    Now they are planning a move to sign him on a free transfer come the end of the campaign.
    Despite their insistence on keeping him in the summer, Leicester could decide to cash in on the ace come winter rather than lose him for nothing at the end of the campaign.
    Leicester chiefs are understood to want to recoup at least some of the £40m they splashed out to sign him in 2019.
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    He has previously indicated that he wants to leave Leicester for a team competing in the Champions League.
    The Foxes lost Wesley Fofana to Chelsea last month, while stalwart Kasper Schmeichel left for Nice.
    Brendan Rodgers’ side sit second bottom of the Premier League after picking up just four points from their opening nine games. More

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    Man Utd star David De Gea hints at signing new long-term contract with deal running out at end of season

    MANCHESTER UNITED star David de Gea has hinted that he’d like to sign a new long-term contract at Old Trafford.The Spaniard has been the Red Devils’ No1 since 2011, but has entered the final 12 months of his current £375,000-a-week deal.
    David de Gea helped Man Utd beat Everton on SundayCredit: Getty
    Man United do possess the option to extend the contract by a further 12 months.
    And De Gea appears to want an even longer stay – despite recently being linked with Juventus.
    After yesterday’s 2-1 victory over Everton at Goodison Park, the 31-year-old told BT Sport: “I’m just very focused on the games helping the team as much as I can.
    “Of course, I would like to be here for more years, so let’s see what happens in the future. I’m really, really happy here.”
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    De Gea beat off competition from Dean Henderson last season, with the homegrown stopper joining Nottingham Forest on loan this term.
    Martin Dubravka was recruited from Newcastle as his new deputy, while Tom Heaton is third choice.
    De Gea was beaten by an Alex Iwobi stunner last night, only for goals by Antony and Cristiano Ronaldo to turn the match around.
    After the victory, United’s experienced stopper added: “We controlled the game until maybe the last 10 minutes.
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    “It was massive for our confidence, we have to look forward to the next games. It’s an honour to be here, it’s a privilege.
    “It was great to be in goal today, with the team fighting for three points.
    “He’s [Ronaldo] never been in this situation before [starting on the bench], but the way he works and trains, it’s just unbelievable. It’s not easy times for him, but he showed he’s a great player.”
    United’s win saw them climb to fifth in the Prem table – just one point behind the Champions League places.
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    Barcelona ‘send scouts to watch Diogo Dalot’ with resurgent Man Utd right-back available on FREE TRANSFER next year

    BARCELONA are reportedly keeping a close eye on Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot.The 23-year-old is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
    Barcelona are reportedly keeping tabs on Diogo DalotCredit: Alamy
    And Barcelona have sent scouts to watch the Portuguese ace in action, according to Fabrizio Romano in his Caught Offside column. 
    Dalot is into the final 12 months of the contract he signed when joining United from Porto for £19million in 2018.
    United do have the option to extend his deal for a further year.
    But talks are not reported to be at an advanced stage in this moment in time.
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    That could leave the door open for Barca to swoop.
    The LaLiga giants are on the lookout for a right-back after letting Sergino Dest join AC Milan on loan in the summer.
    Dalot is one of a number of options they are thought to be considering.
    Although his resurgent form could see the Red Devils think twice about letting him leave for nothing.
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    After failing to ever nail down a starting spot before this season, Dalot has started all eight Premier League games under Erik ten Hag.
    The Portugal international has now firmly established himself as first-choice right-back over Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
    But Barcelona have already been linked with Dalot in recent months.
    And reports in September suggested as many as FIVE top European clubs are keen on his signature. More

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    Man Utd transfer boost with ‘Cody Gakpo set to SNUB Leeds as he targets bigger club’ after sensational start to 2022-23

    MANCHESTER UNITED have received a boost in their pursuit of Cody Gakpo with the PSV star reportedly set to reject Leeds.The Red Devils showed an interest in Gakpo before completing the signing of Antony from Ajax.
    Cody Gakpo has opened the door to a Manchester United move with the forward set to reject Leeds againCredit: Getty
    That opened the door for Leeds to make a move but Gakpo was reluctant to make the switch and an agreement on his fee was never reached between the two clubs.
    The Athletic report that Leeds and PSV continued talks after a proposed deadline day move collapsed – but Gakpo is not interested in moving to West Yorkshire.
    He now has bigger expectations and could be keen to chase a transfer to United or Arsenal, who have also shown interest.
    That’s because he has been one of the most prolific front men in Europe this season and even matches Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland for goal contributions.
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    Gakpo, 23, has 13 goals and 10 assists in just 16 appearances this season and his stock could rise further if he impresses at the World Cup for the Netherlands.
    Real Madrid are believed to be monitoring the forward but it is also possible Erik ten Hag will rekindle his interest following Gakpo’s terrific form.
    Indeed, reports claim United remain keen on Gakpo and were left relieved when he snubbed advances from other teams.
    The Red Devils could look to table a bid for him in January or next summer, although his PSV contract runs until 2026.
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    Everton and Southampton also made ambitious approaches for Gakpo in the final week of the summer transfer window, only to be turned down.
    Gakpo revealed he was not happy with United after they made noises about a move before going back in for Antony.
    He said: “At the beginning of the window United had reported ‘very calmly’. We were waiting for that.
    “It was getting closer and the signals were getting more positive.
    “Then you think: it might fall that way. But eventually that option faded a bit, actually only last week.” More