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      Tottenham ‘set to make £43m Alessandro Bastoni transfer bid with Inter Milan defender targeted in January move’

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      TOTTENHAM could make a bid for Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni, reports suggest.Bastoni, 23, rose to prominence with the Serie A giants while under current Spurs boss Conte.
      Tottenham could be set to make a bid for Inter Milan star Alessandro BastoniCredit: Getty
      Inter Milan star Alssandro Bastoni has also been linked with other Premier League clubsCredit: Alamy
      According to Inter Live, the North Londoners could make a €50million (£43m) offer for the centre-back during the January transfer window.
      Transfer insider Dean Jones, previously stated that the Italy international would be a “dream signing” for Tottenham manager Conte and chief Fabio Paratici.
      However, Spurs could face competition as the 23-year-old is also being monitored by both Manchester United and Manchester City.
      The Italian could be keen on a reunion with Conte as he recently praised him for helping him take his game to the next level.
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      Bastoni said: “It is as if I have made a qualitative leap.
      “He is a driving force, a real motivator who makes specific requests to his players, trying to transfer a winning mentality.
      “Of course, bad moments also happen, but the important thing is to know how to get up. I owe him so much.”
      Bastoni has also been linked with Chelsea and could thus be subject to quite a heated bidding war.
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      Premier League teams consider him an interesting prospect as he will have one year remaining on his deal in June.
      The defender joined Inter from Atalanta in 2017 and was immediately shipped back to Bergamo on loan before joining Parma on a temporary basis a year later.
      But he finally got his big break at the San Siro under Conte and currently counts a total of three goals and 10 assists in 130 appearances. More

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      Man Utd to allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave in January transfer window with Erik ten Hag showdown talks set for Monday

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave in the January transfer window, according to reports.But first he will sit down for crunch talks with Erik ten Hag on Monday.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Manchester United in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag will sit down with the No7 on MondayCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo, 37, caused fury last Wednesday when he refused to come on as a late substitute against Tottenham.
      He then walked down the tunnel and left Old Trafford before the full-time whistle blew.
      He was slapped with a ban by Ten Hag – forcing him to sit out of yesterday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea – and fined £720,000 with SunSport revealing he may well have played his last game for the Red Devils after burning bridges with any remaining allies at the club.
      Ronaldo is under contract until the end of the season, but the Mirror report United are keen to get him off the books as soon as possible.
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      However, that relies on the Red Devils finding a club who want to stump up the money for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner – although Chelsea are reportedly considering a swoop.
      SunSport revealed it would cost the Old Trafford side £10million to rip up his contract early due to his mammoth £360,000-a-week wages.
      Ten Hag wants to see evidence of genuine remorse and an apology before allowing Ronaldo to rejoin first-team training.
      The pair are set to sit down for a meeting to discuss the next steps.
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      But Gary Neville wants United to push Ronaldo out and allow Ten Hag to focus on a the rest of the hungry, young and committed squad.
      The former right-back said in a blazing row with Roy Keane: “I hope he leaves next week so they (Ronaldo and Ten Hag) can shake hands.
      “I hope he leaves next week and says to the club thank you very much and the club says to him thank you very much and then he goes and finds a new club because I’d like to see him go and play until he’s 42 scoring a thousand goals…
      “End it this week or create a truce to get to the World Cup and then end it. Because this has to end.
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      “There aren’t many Manchester United fans who would now have Ronaldo in their starting eleven.
      “Manchester United are a better team without him – they score more goals without him and they win more points without him.” More

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      Erik ten Hag refuses to confirm David de Gea will be offered new Man Utd deal as he says no decision has been made

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      ERIK TEN HAG refused to confirm whether Manchester United will offer David de Gea a new contract.The Spaniard, 31, joined the Red Devils from Atletico Madrid in 2011 and recently celebrated 500 appearances for the club.
      Erik ten Hag has not confirmed whether or not Devid de Gea will be handed a new contractCredit: Getty
      De Gea has been with Man Utd for more than a decadeCredit: Rex
      But his current deal is set to expire at the end of the season, leading to uncertainty surrounding his future.
      And Ten Hag is not being drawn on what their plans are for De Gea – who is on a huge £375,000 a week.
      Speaking after the draw with Chelsea, the United boss said: “We didn’t make a decision on him but what I can say is that I am really happy with David de Gea as a keeper.
      “His first two performances of the season were not his best performances but after you see he brings us a lot for the defensive department, gives stability.
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      “And, as a person, I like him, I can really cooperate with him really well but first we go to the winter and then we will talk about how deal with such situations.
      “In this moment we only think about perfoming, we have a lot of games to go, so I don’t want to get that interfered by talks.
      “We have to focus on football and performances, not on negotiating. That’s what we have to do now.”
      De Gea has started all 13 of Man Utd’s games so far this season.
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      Ten Hag’s back-up shot-stoppers are Martin Dubravka and Tom Heaton.
      Dean Henderson is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest and, back in August, slammed United for failing to keep their promise of making him No1 last season.
      His comments would appear to make a return to Old Trafford unlikely.
      United are being with other keepers including Porto star Diogo Costa and Atletico Madrid man Jan Oblak. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as ‘PSG prepare £90million bid for defensive target Benfica star Antonio Silva’

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are reportedly interested in £90million Benfica defender and Manchester United target Antonio Silva.Earlier this month, the Red Devils sent scouts to watch the 18-year-old Portuguese centre-back.
      Silva has been linked with a move to a number of Europe’s biggest clubsCredit: Getty
      He has broken through into the team this season following injuries to first-choice pairing Lucas Verissimo and Joao Victor.
      And he has impressed at the very top level, including in a pair of 1-1 draws with PSG in the Champions League.
      According to Le10Sport, those displays have caught the attention of those in charge of the Ligue 1 giants.
      They were originally interested in him during the summer, but are now preparing to return for the teenager once more.
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      He has a 100 million euro release clause, so a bid of around £90m would need to be made to prize him away from Benfica.
      And there is no option of waiting for his contract to run down as his existing deal is not up until 2027.
      Real Madrid, Manchester City, Napoli and Valencia are also reportedly interested in the defender – along with Man Utd.
      But they are all thought to be put off by the huge release clause.
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      Silva, who has started 11 of Benfica’s 13 games so far this season, is yet to be capped by the Portugal national team.
      However, he is making a late run to be included in Fernando Santos’ final squad for the World Cup next month.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd are keen to bolster their options in central defence.
      Raphael Varane was forced off in tears during Saturday evening’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea as he faces time on the sidelines.
      Lisandro Martinez is set to continue in the starting line-up, but Harry Maguire’s form remains very poor and he is also recovering from an injury.
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      The other senior centre-half is Victor Lindelof, but he is not considered to be a long-term solution.
      United currently sit fifth in the Premier League table, one point behind Chelsea in fourth. More

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      Chelsea ‘interested in sensational Cristiano Ronaldo transfer’ with Man Utd star axed by Erik ten Hag amid huge rift

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      CHELSEA are interested in signing Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after his fall-out with manager Erik ten Hag, reports suggest.Ronaldo, 37, refused to come on against Tottenham on Wednesday’s 2-0 victory and stormed down the tunnel with injury time still to play before leaving Old Trafford entirely.
      Chelsea are interested in signing Manchester United superstar Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Getty
      As a result, United boss Ten Hag didn’t include the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in the squad for Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Chelsea and ordered him to train by himself at Carrington.
      The star forward’s future with the Red Devils has become uncertain with reports suggesting the club is even open to letting him go for free in January if no offers arrive.
      According to Sunday World, Chelsea are tempted to make a move for the Portugal international in the January transfer window.
      The Blues were one of several clubs contacted by the 37-year-old’s representatives last summer after he decided to leave United.
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      The West Londoners’ new owner Todd Boehly was keen to bring the Portuguese superstar over to Stamford Bridge but former manager Thomas Tuchel opted against a potential deal.
      But with Tuchel now gone, Boehly is keen to renew his interest and explore a swoop in the New Year.
      Chelsea appear keen on a temporary deal that would see Ronaldo stay until the end of the season with an option to extend into a second term.
      That would also pose as an ideal outcome for the Real Madrid legend and United.
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      The two parties are set to hold talks in the next 48 hours to resolve the ex-Juventus star’s future.
      Ronaldo is reportedly prepared to take a pay-cut on his current United salary to secure a move away. More

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      Raphael Varane injury update with Man Utd ace set not to play again before World Cup after going off in tears at Chelsea

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      RAPHAEL VARANE is set to miss the remainder of Man Utd’s games up to the World Cup after the extent of his injury was revealed. The Frenchman suffered an injury against Chelsea after over-stretching on a tackle during the 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
      Raphael Varane left the pitch in tears after getting injured against ChelseaCredit: Getty
      It has cast considerable doubt on his World Cup placeCredit: Getty
      He immediately crumpled to the ground and was left in tears as he walked off the pitch, knowing his injury could leave his hopes of playing in the World Cup in tatters.
      And the nature of the injury he suffered has now been revealed.
      According to Julie Laurens – who is a frequent guest for Champions League nights on BT Sports Goals show – Varane suffered a lesion on his femoral biceps which is less serious than first feared.
      However, he added: “He should be out between three to four weeks and sees the MRI results as positive.
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      “He won’t play for United before the World Cup and then (Didier) Deschamps will have to make a call on him.”
      While United will doubtless be glad the 29-year-old has not suffered a season-ending affliction, there are still six important games to play before the season is halted for the tournament.
      And these games could make or break the club’s season, with their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages of the Europa League at crunch time.
      The race for the top four is well and truly on too with United currently sitting in fifth – just one point behind fourth-place Chelsea.
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      In the three league games Varane has not started this season United have conceded seven goals.
      His importance to the team cannot be understated, with he and Lisandro Martinez forming a formidable partnership which has kept five clean sheets in eight games when starting together.
      For France it is also a big blow, with Varane one of the core members of the squad which won the last World Cup in 2018.
      But Deschamps is blessed with a plethora of options, and could opt to bring in Arsenal stalwart William Saliba following his impressive start to the season. More

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      Man Utd rejected by ex-star Edwin van der Sar over director of football role who reveals plans to stay at Ajax

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Edwin van der Sar has rejected a return to Old Trafford as director of football, saying “I’m not finished” at Ajax. The legendary Dutch shot-stopper, 51, spent six years at United before retiring in 2011.
      Van der Sar has his heart set on a stay at AjaxCredit: Getty
      He then returned to Ajax in a behind-the-scenes role, where he still works but as chief executive.
      Van der Sar played a part in negotiating the departures of Erik ten Hag, Lisandro Martinez and Antony, all to Man Utd in the summer.
      But one move that won’t be taking place anytime soon is a return to Old Trafford for Van der Sar.
      Reports suggested United had made contact with the ex-keeper, however, Van der Sar is happy to stay in Amsterdam, declaring “I’m not finished” at Ajax.
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      Van der Sar also recently signed a new contract running until 2025.
      He told The Times on a move back to United: “It’s never been that close.
      “I have a good relationship with the board and I had a fantastic six years in Manchester, but I’m not finished here yet.”
      The three summer arrivals from Ajax have made an impact at United.
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      Ten Hag has taken a no-nonsense approach with stroppy Cristiano Ronaldo.
      While Martinez has added stability at the back and Antony has chipped in with some goals in attack.
      United are sat fifth in the Premier League, one point off fourth place Chelsea. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea to revive transfer fight for Frenkie de Jong as in-demand Barcelona star ‘to consider January move’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are both set to revive their interest in Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.Both clubs chased the 25-year-old throughout the summer transfer window and are ready to try again when it reopens in January.
      Frenkie de Jong is wanted by three Premier League teamsCredit: Getty
      ESPN report that Liverpool are also keeping tabs on De Jong and the three clubs could be set for a battle if the player decides he wants to leave Barca.
      Chelsea have supposedly received a boost that he could be willing to reconsider his future at the Nou Camp.
      And the Blues reportedly have a good relationship with the central midfielder’s agency HCM Sports Management.
      The Catalan giants appear happy to sell him but De Jong chose to stay this season and even took a wage cut over the summer.
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      However he is growing frustrated at the club ‘pressuring’ him to leave and at his lack of minutes in the big matches this season.
      De Jong has not played in crucial Champions League ties against Bayern Munich or Inter Milan.
      Liverpool have reportedly held discussions with his representatives as they are in the market for a central midfielder.
      But Man Utd would be willing to challenge them for his signature and De Jong has a bond with Erik ten Hag having worked with him in their Ajax days.
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      It has been claimed that the Red Devils boss has even approached the club’s board in recent weeks asking them to make new efforts to sign him.
      United pursued him relentlessly before the start of the season proving how keen they are – even managing to agree a £72million fee with Barcelona and sending chiefs to Spain to try to get him to join.
      The LaLiga side could be preparing for his eventual exit as they eye Wolves’ Ruben Neves.
      The Portuguese midfielder flirted with a move to the LaLiga side a matter of days ago saying it would be a “privilege” to play for “one of the world’s best clubs.” More