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      Netflix and Amazon Prime in bidding war to sign Man Utd for revealing fly-on-the-wall docuseries like All or Nothing

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      NETFLIX and Amazon Prime are in a bidding war to sign Manchester United for a new fly-on-the-wall documentary series.TV execs are keen to capitalise on the popularity of the recent All or Nothing documentary which follows the rollercoaster year endured by Arsenal last season.
      Amazon Prime’s All or Nothing: Netflix has been a massive hit
      Manchester City, Tottenham and Sunderland have also appeared in similar shows – and all have proved huge ratings successes.
      SunSport understands that Manchester United are the top of the list for the bosses of streaming giants – and they are willing to pay MILLIONS for it.
      A source said: “The story of the rebuild of Manchester United under Erik ten Hag, the future of Cristiano Ronaldo and the campaign to remove the Glazer family from the club is like a Hollywood movie in itself.
      “That’s why the club has become the new target for both Amazon Prime and Netflix producers and offers have gone in several times.
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      “Producers have made great play of the fact a programme would be a chance for the directors to show a different side to their role at the club, much like the way Arsenal’s owners did in All or Nothing.
      “So far United haven’t given the idea the green light. But the interest remains strong and is unlikely to go away.”

      The streaming giants are prepared to pay Man Utd a huge sum to allow the cameras inside the club.
      The source continued: “Amazon paid about £10m for the All or Nothing series.
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      “But producers would be willing to go much, much more than that if they could get access to the biggest club in the world.
      “Viewers from China to America to Manchester would be tuning in if they could pull it off.”
      Sun Online understands Barcelona are also being targeted for a fly-on-the-wall show with interest high following the club’s financial turmoil.
      The story of Wrexham’s purchase by Hollywood owners is also currently drawing in viewers from around the world on Disney Plus and has been acclaimed by critics.
      Our source added: “Fly on the wall football shows are very much in fashion at the moment and Amazon and Netflix want to show more and more of them.
      “Most top clubs have their own TV channel these days but they don’t show the true inside story of what goes on, which is why fly on the wall programmes are proving to be so popular right now.”
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       Amazon also reportedly want to film Newcastle for the duration of the 2023/24 season.
      The season would hit the silver screen in the summer of 2024 and could provide a unique insight into life at the club since the Saudi-led takeover last October.
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      Man Utd in transfer blow with Frenkie de Jong ‘expecting to stay at Barcelona this summer and rejecting move’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a transfer blow with top target Frenkie de Jong set to get his wish and stay at Barcelona this summer, according to reports. De Jong was at the top of United’s transfer wishlist as they looked to rebuild their midfield following Paul Pogba’s departure.
      De Jong will now stay at Barca this summerCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils were prepared to splash a whopping £71million on the Dutch ace, and make him the one of the club’s highest-paid stars with a weekly wage of £350,000.
      But De Jong’s repeatedly shunned United’s advances as he preferred to remain at the Nou Camp – despite Barca owing him £17m.

      And according to CBS’ Ben Jacobs, De Jong will get his wish and stay at Barca beyond this summer.
      United have been forced to abandon their pursuit of the player, Chelsea haven’t made any progress either and Liverpool are exploring alternative options.
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      Reports in Spain suggest De Jong has agreed to take a paycut.
      The midfielder and his agent will now restructure his contract with the club.
      Erik ten Hag instead turned to Real Madrid’s Casemiro to solve his midfield crisis.
      The five-time Champions League winner, 30, joined in a £70m move worth £350,000-a-week.
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      United may not be done in the transfer market either, with the Red Devils still negotiating for Ajax’s Antony.
      A breakthrough could be made in the transfer which is set to be worth an eye-watering £84m. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo agent Mendes returns to Chelsea for talks as Aubameyang deal stalls – but Tuchel still reluctant

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      MANCHESTER UNITED striker Cristiano Ronaldo could still join Chelsea with his agent Jorge Mendes reportedly returning to hold talks with the West Londoners.A move to Stamford Bridge was rumoured last month after Mendes met with new Blues owner Todd Boehly to discuss a potential transfer.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is still seeking an exit away from Manchester United in his quest to play Champions League footballCredit: AFP
      SunSport exclusively revealed how Boehly was keen to snap up the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      But Chelsea ultimately pulled out of a deal to sign the 37-year-old with boss Thomas Tuchel turning down the chance to bring him in.
      It was recently claimed how Tuchel was told NOT to secure the services of the Portugal international by his German compatriot and ex-United interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
      After snubbing Ronaldo, Chelsea turned their attention to Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in they hope they could lure him back to England after his Arsenal exit earlier this year.
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      However SunSport understands Tuchel’s hopes of a reunion with the 33-year-old is stalling over personal terms with Chelsea only prepared to offer him a one-year deal.
      According to the Independent, this has led Ronaldo’s representative to return to Chelsea to investigate whether they would resurrect a deal for the forward.
      But they state that as of the weekend, Tuchel still has reservations over Ronaldo.
      But Chelsea do hold an interest in Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, who is in the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park.
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      United manager Erik ten Hag has refused to guarantee whether Ronaldo will stay at United beyond the summer having started him from the bench in the club’s last two games.
      Asked if the Real Madrid legend will remain at Old Trafford, Ten Hag said: “I can’t say that.
      “We plan with him. We stick to the plan. We want him to stay. That is what I want.”
      Pressed on whether Ronaldo will still be a United player come Friday morning, Ten Hag could only add: “I hope so.” More

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      Man Utd transfer target Cody Gakpo CONFIRMS interest with Erik ten Hag eyeing two new strikers with Antony to join

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      PSV EINDHOVEN star Cody Gakpo has CONFIRMED Manchester United are keen on signing him.That’s despite the Red Devils closing in on an £84million swoop for Ajax ace Antony.
      PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo has confirmed Man Utd are keen on signing himCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster his squad with two top attackers before deadline day.
      And a deal for Brazilian wide-man Antony, 22, is finally on after Ajax rejected several previous offers.
      United’s bid falls just short of their club-record £89m move for Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016.
      But it appears Ten Hag is still not finished in the market.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo remains keen on ditching his Old Trafford teammates after they failed to qualify for the Champions League.
      And United are hoping to end the transfer window with another forward after signing Antony.
      Reports claim Ten Hag is interested in a swoop for Barcelona’s Memphis Depay – who flopped in a previous spell at United under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.
      However, Gakpo has put the cat amongst the pigeons by claiming United are incredibly keen on his services.
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      The Holland international, 23, was linked with a move to the Theatre of Dreams earlier this month.
      But PSV’s reported £40m asking price was holding United off from making a bid.
      Yet with the Dutch side dropping down to the Europa League after defeat in their qualifier against Rangers, Gakpo could now be available for a cheaper fee.
      And the player himself is adamant United are ready to pounce with just days left in the market.
      Gakpo declared: “There are also other options, United are a serious option.
      “I can hear it all. I try to shut myself off from it, but it’s difficult.”
      Should Gakpo join alongside Antony, it would leave United with seven senior attackers for just three positions.
      And that would increase the likelihood of Ronaldo quitting for a fresh start.
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      However, additional reports claim it could be Anthony Elanga who is sacrificed – at least for this season.
      That’s because Everton are hoping to land him on loan if Anthony Gordon winds up at Chelsea. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘annoyed with 25 per cent pay cut written into contract for Man United missing Champions League’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is reportedly annoyed with Manchester United after having to take a 25 per cent pay cut.That’s due to the Red Devils missing out on Champions League football this season.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is upset at having to take a 25 per cent pay cut at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Sunday Times claims Ronaldo, 37, was left fuming when United finished sixth in the Premier League last term.
      The dud ending to Ralf Rangnick’s tenure not only saw the club miss out on the continent’s top competition.
      But it also ensured Ronaldo saw his wages drop from £480,000-a-week to £360k-a-week.
      The clause was written into his contract when Ronnie rejoined United from Juventus last year.
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      And the Portuguese legend has been giving out about the 25 per cent deduction since it kicked in two months ago.
      Unhappy Ronaldo has been pushing for an exit this summer despite Erik ten Hag implementing a new style at Old Trafford.
      He’s started just one of United’s four league games under the Dutchman.
      And the striker could only muster a brief appearance from the bench in yesterday’s win at Southampton.
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      But Ronaldo has failed to attract a transfer offer from a big side, despite being linked with Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
      His best option could be a return to boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.
      Yet reports claim Italian giants Napoli could soon make an offer, with Victor Osimhen moving the other way.
      United won’t be left light in attack should Ronaldo leave though.
      That’s because they are finally closing in on Ajax winger Antony.
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      The Dutch club rejected a £75million bid from United on Friday.
      But reports claim they have now accepted an £85m offer after Antony went public with his fury at being denied a move. More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd in transfer fight for £20m Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley who Kenny Dalglish called ‘proper player’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United are interested in Celtic star Matt O’Riley, according to reports.The midfielder has shone north of the border since joining from MK Dons in January for just £1.5million.
      Matt O’Riley has impressed for CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      O’Riley, 21, helped Ange Postecoglou’s side win the Scottish Premiership title last term, and gained many admirers in the process.
      According to ESPN, Arsenal and Man United are among a gaggle of clubs that could make a bid for O’Riley before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
      They add that an offer between £15m and £20m could tempt the Hoops into selling.
      Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund are also interested in O’Riley, who has four years remaining on his Celtic contract.
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      Should a team decide to go all out to sign O’Riley before the end of this month, ESPN reckon it’ll most likely be Newcastle or Leicester.
      A heavy pursuit from the Toon or Foxes could push other admirers into action.
      Wolfsburg and Lille have also sent scouts to watch O’Riley in action for Celtic.
      He was in action today as the Bhoys thumped Dundee United 9-0 at Tannadice.
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      The English-born Denmark Under-21 international laid on an assist for Jota on the stroke of half-time, before being substituted with his work done and his team leading 5-0 on 50 minutes.
      Soon after joining Celtic, O’Riley received high praise from club legend Kenny Dalglish.
      In his Sunday Post column, Dalglish called O’Riley a “proper player”. More

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      Man Utd near breakthrough in Antony transfer chase over £85m deal as talks with Ajax continue for 22-year-old winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are close to an agreement with Ajax over the transfer of Antony, reports suggest.According to The Athletic, talks between the two clubs have progressed over the past few days.
      Man Utd are close to completing a deal for AntonyCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils are now increasingly confident that the deal – which is estimated to be worth around £85m – will be completed before next week’s deadline day.
      Personal terms are not expected to be an issue as Antony has been clear about his desire to join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
      The winger was left out of Ajax’s matchday squad on Sunday ahead of the club’s Eredivisie clash with Utrecht.
      After the game, Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder hinted that Antony is expected to move away.
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      He told ESPN: “Everything is about money… I think this is sad.
      “But this is our world, it’s very sad and I don’t approve that these things at all.”
      He is currently refusing to play for the Dutch giants in a bid to force a move to Man Utd.
      When speaking to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano earlier this week, Antony admitted that he’s spent all summer trying to leave Amsterdam.
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      He said:  “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new a challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer.
      “In June of this year, I interrupted my vacation and came personally to inform the managers of Ajax, including new coach, about my wish to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it was a project for two seasons.
      “During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal.
      “I made it clear once again: I want to leave.”
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      The Red Devils have been pushing to sign the Brazil international since the transfer window opened in June, but Ajax have been reluctant to sell.
      After having a £76m bid rejected on Friday, United chiefs believe an offer of £85m will be enough to force the Eredivisie champions into an agreement. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Antony OUT of Ajax squad v Utrecht as winger goes on STRIKE to seal £76m move before deadline

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      ANTONY has been left out of Ajax’s match day squad ahead of today’s Eredivisie clash with Utrecht.The winger, 22, has gone on strike and is refusing to play for the Dutch giants in a bid to force a move to Manchester United.
      Antony has been left out of the Ajax squadCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils have been pushing to sign him since the transfer window opened in June, but they have failed to reach an agreement with Ajax.
      Their most recent bid of £76million was rebuffed by the Eredivisie champions, who are reluctant to sell their star man so close to deadline day.
      But, Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder now faces a dilemma with Antony willing to do whatever it takes to get his big money move.
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      The former Brugge boss had little choice but to leave the Brazil international out of today’s fixture.
      And he has chosen Steven Berghuis to fill the void on the right.
      Despite the ongoing transfer saga, Man Utd chiefs are confident that they will be able to seal a deal before the transfer window closes next week.
      Erik ten Hag hinted at another potential swoop after the club’s 1-0 win over Southampton on Saturday.
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      He said: “If a good player is available we will strike because we want to strengthen the squad. Always.
      “We will be alert until the last second of the window.”
      The Red Devils are expected to table another bid worth around £84m next week. More