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      Frenkie de Jong saga finally over with Man Utd and Chelsea snubbed by Barcelona midfielder who ‘never wavered’ on choice

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      THE Frenkie de Jong transfer saga is finally over – with the Barcelona midfielder staying put. The Dutchman, 25, was a high priority on the transfer wish lists for Manchester United and Chelsea throughout the summer.
      Frenkie de Jong will be staying put at Barcelona after a transfer sagaCredit: Getty
      Barcelona were open to selling the ex-Ajax man with a fee of around £73million agreed with the Red Devils and a £350,000-a-week contract on the table.
      However, De Jong snubbed United because he did not want to sign for the Europa League club while Chelsea, despite being able to offer Champions League football, were also unable to secure a deal.
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, De Jong “never changed his mind” on his desire to stay at the Nou Camp.
      The 44-cap Netherlands international joined Barca in 2019 for £65m and expressed his delight at playing for his dream club.
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      However, the LaLiga giants – who already owe him millions in deferred wages – slapped him with an ultimatum to either leave or take a major pay cut.
      But despite the financial problems, Barcelona and De Jong appear to have repaired the damage to the relationship.
      The star, under contract until 2026, has featured in all three league games so far this season – albeit starting just once.
      Barca face Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Viktoria Plzen in a brutal Champions League group.
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      After it became clear he would miss out on De Jong, new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag turned his attention to Barca’s rival Real Madrid and splashed up to £70m on Casemiro to bolster his midfield instead.
      Christian Eriksen has also arrived at Old Trafford and Chelsea signed Carney Chukwuemeka.
      Ross Barkley was released while Billy Gilmour is poised for a £9m transfer to Brighton, leaving Thomas Tuchel short on midfield options.
      But reports suggest Denis Zakaria is having a medical in Turin over a loan move from Juventus. More

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      Man Utd confirm season-long loan transfer of keeper Martin Dubravka from Newcastle with option to make deal permanent

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      MARTIN DUBRAVKA has joined Manchester United on a season-long loan from Newcastle United. United also have the chance to sign the stopper on a permanent deal after confirming the deal.
      Martin Dubravka has joined Manchester United on a season-long loan from Newcastle UnitedCredit: Getty
      Dubravka said: “To be joining Manchester United is a special moment in my career and I can’t wait to get started, and help the group achieve its ambitions.
      “I am joining an excellent group of goalkeepers with lots of experience in the Premier League, and I know that we will push and support each other to keep our standards at the highest levels.
      “The chance to work with David De Gea, alongside Tom Heaton, is one that I am relishing.
      “I’d like to sincerely thank everyone at Newcastle United, and especially the fans, for many great experiences over the past four and a half years.
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      “I enjoyed every minute of my time there and made amazing memories to look back on.
      “My focus is now on helping Manchester United, and we’ll see what the future holds after I have given my all this season. I am excited to be here!”
      The Slovakian will provide backup to David de Gea after Dean Henderson left to join Nottingham Forest for a year.
      Joining Dubravka on deadline day is Brazilian winger Antony, who arrives following an £85.5million move from Ajax.
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      United have completed five transfers this window, having also brought in Casemiro, Lisandro Martínez, Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen.
      The recruitment is said to have impressed Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now braced to join United having spent the summer linked with a move away.
      And Ronaldo is expected to be made available for United’s trip to Leicester tonight.
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      Man Utd fans slam ‘horrendous’ James Garner transfer sale to Everton as it is revealed they have no buy-back clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have slammed the “horrendous” decision to sell James Garner to Everton with NO buy-back clause. The 21-year-old is on the brink of leaving Old Trafford after 13 years in a transfer to Merseyside.
      James Garner looks set to complete a permanent transfer to EvertonCredit: Getty
      It is reported United will get an initial £9million for the Englishman – with a possible £6.5m in add-ons.
      But supporters hit out at the club amid suggestions there is no option to bring the talented midfielder back should he succeed at Goodison.
      They were unanimous in their fury at letting the exciting young talent go for good despite his age and potential.
      Kongti said: “Selling James Garner to Everton for just £9million with no buy-back clause!! United are c**p at doing business.”
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      Idris added: “This club is a disgrace, Glazers have sold Garner with no buy back for dividends. #GlazersOut”
      Mahir commented: “No buy-back clause for Garner and sold at the worst price possible.”
      Adi wrote: “Again @ManUtd made a mistake not including a buy-back clause on James Garner deal. Dumb board can’t learn from the mistake again and again.”
      Bharat replied: “Selling Garner without a buy back is foolishness.”
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      And Kurtis typed: “No buy-back option for Jimmy Garner is horrendous business, the lad is a baller!”
      Garner – born on Merseyside – joined the Red Devils at U8s way back in 2009.
      He progressed through the academy, transitioning from centre-back to central midfield.
      The rising star has just two substitute Premier League appearances for United totalling ten minutes of action.
      He spent the first half of the 2020-21 season on loan at Watford before impressing for a year and a half at Nottingham Forest, helping them to promotion back into the Premier League.
      The England U21 international was an unused sub in the defeats against Brighton and Brentford at the beginning of this term under Erik ten Hag but now looks set to move on under Frank Lampard. More

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      Man Utd ‘REJECT last-minute Aaron Wan-Bissaka transfer bid from West Ham’ as Erik ten Hag wants him as back-up

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      ERIK TEN HAG has rejected a late West Ham bid for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, it’s been claimed.The big-spending Hammers, who have forked out upwards of £100million this summer, are eager to bring in more defensive reinforcements before the window shuts tonight.
      Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka was reportedly the subject of a bid from West HamCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has reportedly turned down a Hammers bid for Wan-BissakaCredit: GETTY
      And according to the Metro, manager David Moyes has had a late inquiry over Wan-Bissaka knocked back by Manchester United.
      They claim Ten Hag is a fan of the 24-year-old and wants to keep him as “back up” for Diogo Dalot.
      It’s unknown how much West Ham were reportedly willing to pay the Red Devils for the former England Under-21 international.
      Wan-Bissaka was United’s first-choice right-back for two seasons following his £50million arrival from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2019.
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      But he’s yet to impress Ten Hag enough to be handed a starting berth this season, with his sole appearance lasting a meagre four minutes.
      Ten Hag, however, is a self-professed fan of the wingback – who he insists will feature plenty this season.
      The Dutchman said this week: “Aaron showed in the past that he is a constant factor at United. I have trust in him.
      “I haven’t seen him that much because he was injured in pre-season.
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      “What I heard, he is a good option. He’s been training and needs to compete for the position.”
      He added: “Aaron is in and we will keep [him], he will stay in.
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      “So this squad will go from September until the minimum, January. We will play with this squad [for] the season.”
      Wan-Bissaka will be hoping to start United’s Premier League clash at Leicester tonight. or against Arsenal, whom they welcome to Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
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      How Man Utd could line up against Leicester with Cristiano Ronaldo ‘in squad’ after failing to seal transfer exit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED look set to have Cristiano Ronaldo as part of their squad against Leicester City tonight.The Red Devils head to the Foxes looking for a third-consecutive Premier League victory.
      Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to be involved for Man Utd at LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag will not want to tinker with a winning team too muchCredit: The Sun
      The Portuguese star has been trying to secure a move from Old Trafford all summer – but a deadline day exit now looks increasingly unlikely after he was allegedly spotted earlier on the team bus travelling to the King Power.
      Meanwhile, it looks unlikely that £85.5 million new boy Antony, who has arrived from Ajax, will feature.
      This is due to Antony needing both a visa and a work permit having made the switch from Ajax.
      David De Gea will continue in goal for Erik ten Hag’s side after bouncing back from his Brentford nightmare.

      The Dutch boss is also unlikely to want to change a winning formula in defence.
      That means Diogo Dalot, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia are nailed on to retain their places.
      But it’s in midfield where things start getting exciting for United.
      Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes have proved their worth so far and are likely to play.

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      Cristiano Ronaldo may start in attack for the Red DevilsCredit: The Sun
      But the match could see new £70million anchorman Casemiro make his full debut after coming off the bench in the win at Southampton.
      As for the attack, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford are sure to lead the way after impressing against the Saints.
      Anthony Elanga is available and looks set to continue should Antony be unavailable, but Anthony Martial is still a doubt due to his Achilles problem.
      But United have plenty of other options if they want to change things up.
      With midweek fixtures coming thick and fast, Ten Hag could decide to shake things up entirely.
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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw are also desperate for starts.
      And a different midfield could also see Scott McTominay, Fred and Donny van de Beek get the chance to impress. More

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      Man Utd new boy Antony’s £85.5m transfer fee is enormous, but under mentor Ten Hag he can be a Premier League success

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      THE Olympic football tournament is a big deal in Brazil. But with South America having only two places, qualification is not easy.Brazil failed to make the cut in 1992 and 2004, for example, and they had to sweat on their place in the Tokyo games.
      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag and Antony have been reunited at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      The qualification tournament was played at the start of 2020, not long before the coronavirus pandemic shook the world, and Brazil went into their final game, against Argentina, still needing a win.
      It was a time for big decisions – and the coach opted to leave out the team’s star winger, Antony of Sao Paulo.
      It proved to be the right choice. Brazil got the victory they needed, and their attack functioned better without the services of a player who, though clearly talented, was very raw.
      Left footed but operating on the right flank, Antony kept receiving the ball and then cutting in on to his stronger side, slowing the team’s rhythm and giving the opposing defence time to get organised.
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      He had every right not to be the finished article. Antony was still a teenager. There was plenty of work to do – and much of it ended up taking place with Ajax.
      In mid 2020 Antony swapped Sao Paulo for Amsterdam, and began a relationship with Erik ten Hag.
      The 22-year-old winger is a greatly improved version of his teenage self, and the new Manchester United boss is surely entitled to some of the credit.
      Where once he was a raw talent, now he looks like a footballer. He can operate on either wing, and wherever he goes his choice of option is far better than before. His weaker right foot has developed.
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      He can now go outside to the byeline or cut in from either side, he is much more aware of what is around him and he can also work back behind the line of the ball.
      The player left out of the vital qualifier ended up being an important part of the team that won Olympic gold in Tokyo last year – the fact that the Games were postponed for a year certainly worked to his benefit, and he has since been promoted to the senior Brazil squad.
      With Raphinha imperious on one flank and Vinicius Junior racing down the other, these are not easy times for a winger to break into the Brazil team.
      But in the chances he has been given off the bench Antony has done extremely well.
      It is hardly surprising, then, that Ten Hag wanted to take the player with him to Old Trafford. Indeed, the move became a strong possibility from the moment that the Dutchman was chosen to take over at Manchester United.
      With the club’s tradition of dashing wing-play, plus the personal relationship with Ten Hag, Antony looks like a player ready to pull on the famous red shirt.
      Ten Hag helped Antony develop at AjaxCredit: Getty
      At a price. The problem here is the fortune United already spent bringing in Argentine centre back Lisandro Martinez from Ajax. That deal set a benchmark.
      United went back to the same club in search of a player who is younger, more glamorous and more of a consolidated international than Martinez.
      The asking price was obviously enormous. But, if Antony replicates the form under mentor Ten Hag he showed at Ajax, it could be business well spent. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘on bus to Leicester’ and in Man Utd squad with hopes of transfer exit all but OVER

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is on Manchester United’s team coach heading to Leicester City – seemingly ruling out any potential transfer exit today.The striker, 37, has been linked with several clubs over the last few weeks.
      Ronaldo looks set to stay at Man Utd as he is currently travelling on the team bus to LeicesterCredit: Getty
      That was after Ronaldo told the club he wanted to leave in order to play Champions League football earlier this summer.
      United have insisted that they are yet to receive an offer for the superstar and that they wanted to keep him at the club.
      And new manager Erik Ten Hag has also insisted that the Portuguese forward is happy to stay.
      Despite that, a number of reports have continued that he could be heading out of the exit door before tonight’s transfer deadline.
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      However, that now seems increasingly unlikely after Sky Sports confirmed the veteran had been spotted on United’s team bus that was travelling to tonight’s clash at Leicester.
      And he is set to be part of the squad that will face the Foxes.
      Despite being linked with the likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Napoli, Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon over the course of the window, none of them have launched a formal offer for him.
      An unnamed Saudi club are thought to be the only side to have bid for Ronaldo but he snubbed a two-year deal worth a staggering £211m.
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      Ronaldo is desperate to continue playing in the Champions League, but is now set to turn out in the Europa League this season.
      Speaking this week on whether Ronaldo was part of his plans, Ten Hag said: “It is clear, of course. But I just said we need quality players.
      “You need more to cover all the games to keep the consistency going, that is what we strive for.”
      Ronaldo has been benched by Ten Hag in United’s last two games – wins over Liverpool and Southampton.
      But he still seemingly features in his manager’s plans.
      And Ronaldo himself gave a thumbs up while reporting for duty at Carrington yesterday ahead of United’s trip to Leicester. More

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      Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo could be handed transfer deadline day lifeline by AC Milan – but move hinges on Chelsea

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could make a deadline day move to AC Milan, according to reports.The striker, 37, has been linked with several clubs over the last few weeks but Manchester United are yet to receive an offer for the superstar.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could make a last-minute move on deadline dayCredit: PA
      AC Milan could swoop for Ronaldo if Rafael Leao is sold to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      That could change in the final hours of the window if Milan need to sign a forward.
      And with the Italians in talks to sell Rafael Leao to Chelsea, it is possible the Serie A champions will sign Ronaldo as his replacement, according to the Manchester Evening News.
      Chelsea are pushing to sign Leao, 23, but he is currently valued at £126m despite scoring only 28 goals in 119 games for the Italian side.
      That figure includes a £13.9million fine Leao has been ordered to pay Sporting Lisbon after cancelling his contract with the Portuguese club in 2018 to join Lille.
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      Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has also tried to reignite a possible move to Stamford Bridge for his client in recent days.
      Mendes held talks with Chelsea chiefs in an attempt to revive a deal but the West Londoners look set to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang instead.
      Despite the rumours United boss Erik ten Hag believes CR7 is happy to stay at Old Trafford.
      Ronaldo told the club he wanted to leave in order to play Champions League football but Ten Hag says the Portuguese is now on board.
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      Asked if he had met with Ron, Ten Hag said: “Several times, yes. We are all on one page.
      “From the start we said we planned with him.
      “We are happy with him, he’s happy to be here and we want to make the season a success together.” More