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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool set for Frenkie de Jong transfer battle in January with Barcelona star’s future unclear

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly set to battle it out for Frenkie de Jong’s signature in the January transfer window.The Barcelona midfielder, 25, was linked with a move to both United and Chelsea in the summer.
      De Jong has been heavily linked with a move away from Barcelona for some timeCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils agreed a fee of £72million including add-ons for the Dutchman back in July.
      But backdated wage payments that Barcelona owed the player stalled the deal and ended up forcing it to collapse.
      New Blues owner Todd Boehly then tried to hijack United’s target late on in the window, but that too was unsuccessful.
      However, De Jong has been out of favour with Barca boss Xavi so far this season, starting just five games in all competitions.
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      And the Catalan giants are set to be eliminated from the Champions League before the knockout rounds after only one win from their opening four matches.
      According to ESPN, the lack of game time and need to recoup some of the money lost by their imminent European exit could make De Jong an easier acquisition in January.
      Chelsea remain light in midfield after N’Golo Kante underwent hamstring surgery this week, with the Frenchman expected to be out for four months.
      Jorginho’s future is also up in the air as he is out of contract at the end of the campaign.
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      It is understood Chelsea now have a good relationship with HCM Sports Management – who list De Jong as their client.
      Meanwhile, United also remain interested in the former Ajax man – with Erik ten Hag having previously coached him at the Eredivisie side.
      However, the Red Devils will struggle to do a deal in January given they spent more than £200m in the summer window.
      And Liverpool could yet beat both of them to De Jong, with Jurgen Klopp thought to be still in the market for a midfielder.
      The Reds brought Arthur Melo in on loan after injury problems, but he has barely featured due to struggles with injury.
      De Jong recently spoke about the pressure he received from Barcelona chiefs during the summer as they tried to force him out of the Nou Camp.
      Earlier this month, he told Ziggo Sport: “I was calm. I decided in May that I wanted to stay. My opinion has never changed during this entire period.
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      “I stayed calm. But then you know the pressure would start to come.
      “Yes, from the newspapers, from the president, exactly. From everywhere actually. But I wanted to stay at Barca so it never baffled me.” More

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      Ex-Celtic star Jeremie Frimpong ‘lined up by Premier League giants Manchester United’ as shock January transfer target

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      JEREMIE FRIMPONG has reportedly been lined up for a stunning move to the Premier League.Manchester United have been rumoured to be keeping an eye on the former City defender.
      Frimpong scored a double against Shalke earlier this month
      Frimpong joined Celtic back in 2019 under the rule of former boss Neil Lennon.
      The Dutch defender arrived at Parkhead with great promise after leaving the highly-rated Manchester City academy.
      And the youngster won everything there was to win in Scotland, claiming the Premiership title, the Scottish Cup and the League Cup.
      He even won the fans’ young player of the year award in 2020 for his performances in the green and white.
      He was then sold to Bayer Leverkusen for a cool £11.5 million in the summer of 2021 on a four year deal.
      But now his form in Germany has seen him linked with a footballing giant.
      Man U are now reportedly lining up a move for the Dutch defender, according to Sky Sports.
      They reckon that Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag has Frimpong ‘on his radar’ as they look to strengthen in the right-back slot.
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      Currently, England international Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diego Dalot have occupied that position.
      But with their lacklustre form, the Old Trafford side may be looking at other options in the January transfer window.
      Meanwhile, former Hoops boss Neil Lennon is ‘interested’ in the Northern Ireland job after they sacked Ian Baraclough yesterday.
      The former Celtic boss was shown the door by Omonia as the club blamed “competitive instability” over the last few months for their decision.
      But he is tipped to make a quick return to management.
      Scotland hero Alan Rough insists the former Hibs man is interested in taking over his national team.

      Speaking on the PLZ Football Show, he said: “They have a ready made replacement waiting in Neil Lennon. It remains to be seen whether he fancies it.
      “I’ve heard he is interested in it, yeah. He’s interested but it doesn’t mean he’s going to get it.”
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      ‘It’s a privilege’ – Ruben Neves flirts with Barcelona transfer in blow to Man Utd and Arsenal

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      RUBEN NEVES admits it would be a “privilege” to play for Barcelona in a blow to Manchester United and Arsenal.Flirting with a move to Spain next year, the Wolves star also hailed Barca as “one of the world’s best clubs.”
      Wolves star Ruben Neves has been flirting with a move to Barcelona next summerCredit: Getty
      Neves, 25, is a Molineux legend after joining for £16million from Porto in 2017.
      But the Portugal international’s contract is out of contract in 2024.
      And Neves seems highly unlikely to pen an extension as Wolves struggle to find some form.
      Man Utd are big admirers of the tenacious playmaker.
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      Meanwhile, Arsenal have also been linked as they seek more midfield options.
      However, reports in Spain claim Barcelona are leading the race as Sergio Busquets prepares to depart next summer.
      Xavi Hernandez has been looking at Chelsea’s Jorginho, Man City’s Rodri and Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich.
      But Neves is more similar in style to Busquets, making him an ideal replacement.
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      And as Barca begin to gather funds for a potential £50m deal, Neves has now openly hailed the Catalans as one of the best teams around.
      He said: “Who wouldn’t want to play for Barcelona?
      “If you ask in general, all the players want to play for Barca, one of the best clubs in the world. It’s a privilege for me to be associated with this team.
      “I’m going to do my job. I’m going to focus as much as possible here because we have a lot of competition.
      “I have to focus as much as possible on Wolves. Having a good season here, things will come very naturally.”
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      Neves is now in his sixth season with Wolves, scoring 26 times in 223 outings.
      He also has 32 caps for Portugal and is virtually guaranteed a seat on the plane to next month’s Qatar World Cup. More

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      Man Utd could sign Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix on loan transfer in January to replace Cristiano Ronaldo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could reportedly target Joao Felix in January to replace Cristiano Ronaldo.SunSport exclusively revealed last night that boss Erik ten Hag wants Ronaldo gone after he refused to come off the bench against Tottenham.
      Manchester United could target Joao Felix to replace Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo trained away from the first-tram today after refusing to come off the bench against TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile in Madrid, Felix is claimed to want to leave Atletico either in January or in the summer.
      That could pave the way for United to make their move, according to Spanish outlet Deportes Cuatro.
      Reports in Spain suggest a loan move in January is an option, with a view to a permanent deal next summer.
      Felix is represented by Jorge Mendes, the same agent who deals with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      And Mendes could be a busy man come January, with the potential for him to negotiate deals for both of the Portuguese stars.
      The Red Devils have already been linked with Felix in recent weeks.
      Ronaldo’s strop, which has seen him banished from first-team training ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Chelsea, has only heightened speculation that he could quit the club.
      Although United will reportedly face stiff competition if they do decide to swoop for Felix.
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      Spanish outlet AS say both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, plus an unnamed Premier League team are keen on his signature.
      They say that club could be Manchester United.
      But PSG are already thought to be in contact with Felix over a potential deal.
      Atletico are hoping the 22-year-old stars for Portugal at the World Cup to give his market value a boost ahead of the January window. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as they realise Cristiano Ronaldo will train with Tom Huddlestone in Man Utd U21s

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      FOOTBALL fans have hilariously spotted that Cristiano Ronaldo could find himself training with Tom Huddlestone.Tough-talking Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has axed the club legend from the squad for tomorrow’s game against Chelsea after he refused to come on as a sub against Tottenham and left Old Trafford early.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has been banished from training with Man Utd’s first-teamCredit: Getty
      He could be training alongside Tom Huddlestone with the club’s U21sCredit: Rex
      Ten Hag has told the 37-year-old to train on his own while the rest of the team prepare for the trip to Stamford Bridge and is hoping his time away from his teammates will give him time to think.
      Ronaldo was pictured arriving and leaving Carrington today as he trained away from the rest of the first-team.
      The forward has been fined £720,000 – two weeks wages – for defying the manager on Wednesday.
      Now he could end up maintaining his fitness alongside United’s Under-21 squad – which includes ex-Tottenham and England midfielder Huddlestone.
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      The 35-year-old signed for United U21s as a player-coach in the summer and even hit the headlines himself after helping the youngsters to draw with Fleetwood in the Papa John’s Trophy this week.
      Now after Ronaldo’s exile, supporters are revelling in the fact that the icon and Huddlestone could be working side-by-side.
      One tweeted: “Cannot wait to see Ronaldo and Huddlestone doing bits in the Papa Johns trophy.”
      Another said: “Ronaldo & Huddlestone linking up finally, the duo we didn’t know we needed!”
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      A fellow fan commented: “Things I would not have predicted before the start of the season: Tom Huddlestone and Cristiano Ronaldo being in the same squad.”
      As another added: “Wouldn’t wanna play them any time soon huddlestone with the ping and ronaldo running in.”
      Huddlestone has made three appearances for the side in the Papa John’s Trophy, but it seems unlikely that Ronaldo will be joining him any time soon.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last night that Ten Hag wants Ronaldo out of the club for good.
      He could have now played his last game as a Manchester United player.
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      Ronaldo also no longer has any allies left in the United dressing room, as revealed by SunSport.
      CR7 posted a lengthy statement on social media after his strop but did not include an apology. More

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      Man Utd fan chant makes Lisandro Martinez want to cry as Argentine hardman shows softer side

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      NEW HERO Lisandro Martinez has revealed how he comes close to tears whenever Manchester United fans sing for him.The Red Devils staved off interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal to secure the centre-back’s signature in a £55m deal from Ajax this summer.
      Lisandro Martinez is becoming a huge favourite with Man Utd fansCredit: Getty
      Doubts over his ability mounted after Brentford hammered United 4-0 in August and the Argentine was hauled off at half-time.
      But Erik ten Hag kept his faith and that has been repaid by a series of fine displays alongside Raphael Varane.
      That stunning form continued on Wednesday as goals from Fred and Bruno Fernandes secured a 2-0 victory over Tottenham in a performance their boss hailed as the best of the season so far.
      Martinez, nicknamed “The Butcher”, is also fast becoming a fan favourite on the Stretford End.
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      And supporters were keen to show their affection for him during the Spurs win as they chanted his name as well as “Argentina, Argentina” as they kept Harry Kane quiet.
      Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of their trip to Chelsea on Saturday, modest Martinez insisted that he could not take all the credit for a third-successive clean sheet.
      He said: “I think [it was] not only me, but all the players, we did a fantastic job.
      “We deserved [the win] because we trained really hard to get this.”
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      Martinez also said: “This stadium… the atmosphere is amazing. 
      “When I hear the fans chanting ‘Argentina, Argentina’, to be honest I want to cry.
      “Last night, it was very emotional for me to receive that love from the fans.
      “I’m really happy because I came from nothing.
      “To come here [to United], one of the best clubs in the world. It’s very special.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo has NO more allies at Man Utd with Tottenham sulk the final straw for few remaining pals in squad

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has NO more backers at Manchester United with his sulk against Tottenham being the final straw for his remaining pals.SunSport can reveal that the forward has lost the backing of the few allies he had left in the Red Devils camp.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has ran out of allies after his strop against TottenhamCredit: Rex
      Several squad members were already upset with him for trying to engineer a move out of the club early in the season.
      However, there were no takers in the summer window and Ronaldo faces being sidelined just over four weeks out from the World Cup where he will lead Portugal.
      Recently he had seemed happier but his Spurs strop was the straw that broke the camel’s back for the few team-mates who had continued to back him.
      Furious boss Erik ten Hag wants Ronaldo out of United after sensationally axing him from his squad.
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      The United legend has almost certainly played his last game for the club after he REFUSED to come on as a late substitute in Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Spurs.
      Ronaldo, 37, stormed down the tunnel five minutes before the final whistle and left Old Trafford while his team-mates were still celebrating on the pitch.
      Ten Hag has now lost patience and come down hard on the veteran striker.
      He has been left out of the squad for tomorrow’s crunch Premier League trip to Chelsea and was forced to train on his own yesterday and will not be allowed to rejoin the first-team squad until after their next match.
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      The Portuguese icon is also facing a staggering £720,000 fine — two weeks’ wages — for defying his manager.
      Ronaldo issued a statement last night but did not apologise for his strop.
      The United manager has the full backing of the club’s hierarchy and Ten Hag dealt with the matter as soon as Ronaldo arrived for training at the club’s Carrington HQ yesterday.
      The Dutchman now wants either the player’s contract, that runs to the end of the season, ripped up or for the Portuguese to be dumped in the January transfer window.
      The last thing Ten Hag and United need is another Ronaldo sideshow affecting the club’s form having rallied from losing their opening two games.
      Ronaldo was axed from the starting XI after the 4-0 away defeat in the second league game of the season at Brentford.
      He was recalled for his first league start since then in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Newcastle but got the hump when he was hooked in the second half for Marcus Rashford.
      Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo had his say on the fallout with a lengthy Instagram post.
      He wrote: “As I’ve always done in my career, I try to live and play respectfully towards my colleagues, my adversaries and my coaches.
      “That hasn’t changed. I’m the same person that I’ve been for the last 20 years playing elite football and respect has always played a very important role in my decision- making process.
      “I started very young and the older and most experienced players’ examples were always very important to me.
      “Therefore, later on, I’ve always tried to set the example myself for the youngsters in the teams I’ve represented.
      “Unfortunately that’s not always possible and sometimes the heat of  the moment gets the best of us.
      “Right now, I have to keep working hard in Carrington, support my team-mates and be ready for everything in any game.
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      “Giving in to the pressure is not an option. It never was.
      “This is Manchester United and united we must stand. Soon we’ll be together again.”  More

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      Liverpool missed out on signing Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo just a week before move after ‘fee trebled’ overnight

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      LIVERPOOL failed to sign Cristiano Ronaldo only a week before he joined Manchester United after Sir Alex Ferguson gazumped his rivals, according to Phil Thompson.The then-Reds assistant boss has revealed that his team were one of many English clubs interested in the Portuguese forward.
      Ronaldo went on to become a mega star at Old TraffordCredit: PA:Press Association
      Ronaldo had already declared that a move to Anfield was “a dream” with agents Paul Stretford, Jorge Mendes and Tony Henry negotiating his exit from Sporting CP.
      In recalling the 2003 transfer to The Athletic, Thompson states that a £4million fee was required.
      He noted: “I asked what kind of salary he would want and they said it was £1 million per year after tax. That was a lot for an 18-year-old kid but they said that was negotiable.
      “It was a Sunday and I explained to them that I needed to go back to Liverpool and speak to Gerard Houllier and see what we could do. I fed all the information back to Gerard, who said he would speak to [chief executive] Rick Parry.
      “Lo and behold, the following week I’m at Melwood when the yellow ticker on Sky Sports News says: Manchester United sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting for £12.2m.
      “I couldn’t believe my eyes.”
      As Thompson says, United had not paid the £4m fee earlier touted and he was left shocked at how the figure changed overnight.
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      The former defender continued: “Tony told me that when he’d got off the plane on the Monday he had got a call to say he was off the deal. It was down to Stretford and Mendes instead.
      “It was astonishing that the fee trebled.
      “He was clearly a big talent but no one could have predicted back then how great he was going to be.”
      Ronaldo went on to win a treble of Premier League titles in Manchester with 118 goals in almost 300 appearances in his first spell with the club.
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