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      Man Utd hoping to land Cody Gakpo for £34m transfer despite PSV Eindhoven holding out on another £4.2m for winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to land Cody Gakpo for £34million from PSV Eindhoven, according to reports.The Red Devils are desperately aiming to bolster Erik ten Hag’s squad after enduring a humiliating start to the season.
      Cody Gakpo could move to Manchester United if they stump up £34millionCredit: Getty
      Club chiefs agreed a deal to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid for a fee rising to £70m on Friday.
      But they are also seeking more attacking reinforcements.
      According to the Telegraph, United “are expected” to sign Gakpo before the transfer deadline.
      A deal is likely to be completed after PSV’s Champions League play-off second-leg against Rangers next week.
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      The Dutch side are desperate to reach the group stage, with their tie against the Scottish runners-up finely poised at 2-2.
      Even if they manage to beat Rangers and go through, they are expected to sell Gakpo.
      United want to pay £34m, while PSV are demanding £38.2m.
      The Red Devils are confident of reaching a compromise by including various add-ons.
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      Gakpo, 23, has scored 45 goals and assisted a further 37 in 141 appearances for PSV.
      United are also interested in Ajax ace Antony.
      The Brazilian was left out of the Amsterdam club’s match this weekend after refusing to train on Friday following the Red Devils’ bid.
      Ajax turned down £67.9m for their star attacker, but Antony wants to leave to work with Ten Hag again.
      Should Cristiano Ronaldo leave this month, United will be in the market for two attackers.
      They are also interested in Yannick Carrasco as a backup option – with the Belgian available for around £25.5m.
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      Man Utd convinced they WILL complete Antony transfer within the week as they prepare £80m bid after he goes AWOL

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are convinced they will complete the capture of Ajax star Antony within the next week.The club believe the move became live again this weekend after the player made a stance against his club in a bid to get the deal done.
      Antony is pushing for a reunion with former Ajax boss Ten Hag at UnitedCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian apparently failed to turn up for training on Saturday and was left out of the matchday squad for their game against Sparta Rotterdam.
      The winger wants the move pushed through with United willing to up their initial offer of £68million to around £80million.
      The 22-year-old would be the fifth signing of this summer transfer window for manager Erik Ten Hag.
      This weekend they completed the £70million capture of Real Madrid defensive midfielder Casemiro.
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      They had already landed left back Tyrell Malacia, centre back Lisandro Martinez and attacking midfielder Christian Eriksen.
      Ten Hag had been urging the board to get more players in recently after losing their opening two games of the season.
      PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo was targeted with reports claiming United were set to seal a £34million deal.
      Ten Hag is also having to deal with Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation, with the legendary forward seeking a move away from the club.
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      However, Antony is convinced United’s fortunes will change under the Dutchman.
      He said on Ten Hag: “Manchester United will improve at his hand. At his previous clubs, he has proven that his method works.
      “Erik has been super important to me. I am grateful to him and I will always cheer for Erik after working so closely together.
      “I have not been able to celebrate or cheer for him as he got no points yet.
      “I couldn’t until now anyway and that makes me sad. But knowing Erik, I am convinced that he will turn the tide soon.” More

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      Ajax manager takes dig at Man Utd over Antony transfer bid and Brazilian’s desire to play at Old Trafford

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      AJAX boss Alfred Schreuder has aimed a cheeky dig at Manchester United over their pursuit of Antony.The Brazilian winger is the subject of a mega-money offer from Old Trafford.
      Ajax’s boss has aimed a cheeky dig at Man Utd over their pursuit of AntonyCredit: Getty
      Alfred Schreuder has questioned why Antony wants to join a club not playing in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      And he is desperate to make the move before deadline day.
      Antony has effectively gone on strike by refusing to train with Ajax.
      And he was left out of the matchday squad for Sunday’s 1-0 win at Sparta Rotterdam.
      Erik ten Hag is keen to be reunited with the forward, having already raided his old side for Lisandro Martinez this summer.
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      But Ajax are playing hardball and demanding a mind-boggling £85million.
      And new boss Schreuder, who was Ten Hag’s assistant in the Dutch capital, has now fired a warning shot at United.
      In a humorous jibe, the Ajax gaffer reckons Antony should stay put in Holland.
      That’s because Ajax are playing Champions League football this season… unlike Man United.
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      He laughed: “Yes, my feeling is good. I understand Antony, but you play for Ajax.
      “We are playing Champions League football. I don’t think Man United are playing Champions League football.”
      Should United miss out on Antony, it’s reckoned they could instead move for Dutch winger Cody Gakpo.
      The ace is currently starring for Ajax’s rivals PSV Eindhoven.
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      Gakpo would be cheaper and easier to purchase than Antony.
      But the ball lies in United’s court with just 10 days of the transfer window remaining. More

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      ‘He was proper sound’ – Man Utd star Cristiano Ronaldo’s dressing-room habits revealed by former team-mate Ben Foster

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      BEN FOSTER refuses to believe that Cristiano Ronaldo could be a negative dressing room influence at Manchester United.A number of Red Devils first team stars want Ronaldo sold as they feel it would improve the atmosphere around the club.
      Cristiano Ronaldo’s future has loomed over Man United’s summerCredit: Reuters
      Ben Foster played for Watford last seasonCredit: Getty
      The sulky ace has spent all summer trying to leave Old Trafford and has been part of their dismal start under Erik ten Hag.
      But Foster, who played with the 37-year-old at United between 2005 and 2009, reckons that Ronaldo “was never disruptive”.
      Quizzed if the forward ever caused off-field issues at Old Trafford while appearing on talkSPORT, the goalkeeper said: “No, never. Honestly, he was proper sound.
      “He was never disruptive, never ever. I would never have a bad word to say about him.
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      “Everyone knows that he is super professional and he did everything right.
      “I guarantee it’s the same now. You look at his pictures on Instagram he’s shredded, it’s ridiculous!
      “He would come in, and he wasn’t quite to the same level as Paul Scholes. Scholes would be in, out, shake [your hand], that will do.
      “He isn’t trying to talk to people. Scholesy was a private person, he’d come in, play his football and go home. That was the beauty of Paul Scholes.
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      “Ronaldo would talk to people. He had a bit more about him and would try to integrate with the lads and have a laugh and stuff, but he was never disruptive. Never ever.”
      Foster went on to add: “I guarantee that he isn’t going in there, kicking up a fuss and being that divisive guy.”
      Ronaldo has been rejected by the likes of Chelsea and Bayern Munich this summer – with Atletico Madrid fans even protesting against the possibility of signing him.
      This week he received his latest snubs, with Marseille and Borussia Dortmund not interested in signing him.
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      Man Utd set to BLOCK Harry Maguire transfer exit after Chelsea make shock enquiry over England defender

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to BLOCK a transfer exit for Harry Maguire after Chelsea made a shock enquiry.The Guardian claims Thomas Tuchel’s side are interested in signing the Red Devils captain this summer.
      Man Utd will block a transfer exit for Chelsea target Harry MaguireCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s top target remains Leicester’s Wesley Fofana.
      But they have failed with two bids for the Frenchman.
      And Leicester are demanding a whopping £85million to sell.
      The Foxes’ position has seen Chelsea turn their attention to Maguire as an alternative.
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      The England defender has endured a poor start to the new season.
      And reports claim he is set to be dropped for tomorrow’s clash against Liverpool.
      However, Erik ten Hag has already confirmed Maguire will be United’s club captain this term.
      And the Red Devils’ official position is that they are not looking to sell or loan him this summer.
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      Chelsea certainly looked like they could use Maguire in their squad.
      They suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Leeds on Sunday.
      And options at the back are light after Kalidou Koulibaly got himself sent off late on.
      It means Thiago Silva and Trevoh Chalobah are Chelsea’s only recognised centre-backs, with the latter hoping to leave for regular minutes elsewhere.
      And Tuchel will be hoping to push through a deal for either Fofana or Maguire before Chelsea’s next game against Leicester. More

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      Wanda Icardi sends fans into meltdown in skin-tight catsuit as she holds transfer talks over Man Utd target hubbie Mauro

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      WANDA NARA, wife of Paris Saint-Germain outcast Mauro Icardi, has sent fans into meltdown with a skin-tight catsuit.The Argentine beauty, 35, regularly posts jaw-dropping pictures to her social media platforms in various states of undress.
      Wanda Icardi slipped into a skin-tight catsuitCredit: Wanda_Nara
      The Argentine beauty accompanied the outfit with a tiny bagCredit: Wanda_Nara
      Wanda is currently trying to sort out hubby Icardi’s transfer situationCredit: Wanda_Nara
      Icardi is surplus to requirements at PSG and agent Wanda is trying to engineer a move awayCredit: Wanda_Nara
      Wanda has been in talks with a number of clubs including Man UtdCredit: Wanda_Nara
      This time, however, Wanda was covered up by a skin-tight catsuit, but she still left fans purring.
      Wanda captioned the post: “When there is a color darker than black I will use it.”
      One fan responded on Instagram, saying: “You are beautiful Wanda.”
      Another said: “Wooooooow a real black panther.”
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      While wowing fans, agent Wanda is also trying to engineer a move away from PSG for her hubby Icardi.
      The Argentine is surplus to requirements at the Parc des Princes.
      A number of clubs have registered in interest, with Serie A newcomers Monza keen earlier this summer.
      However, much bigger clubs have come into the picture with Manchester United keen on the striker.
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      Erik ten Hag is seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo as he has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football.
      And Icardi is being discussed as an option alongside the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Jamie Vardy and Christian Pulisic.
      United will have to fend off competition from Turkish giants Galatasaray if they are to secure his signature.
      Hubby Icardi is searching for a new clubCredit: Getty
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      Michael Knighton pleads with Sir Alex Ferguson to back his takeover bid to buy Man Utd and convince Glazers to sell

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      MICHAEL KNIGHTON has challenged Sir Alex Ferguson to finally call for the Glazer family to sell Manchester United.The legendary Scot was at the Old Trafford helm when the Americans took over in 2005.
      Michael Knighton was a board member at Old Trafford during Sir Alex Ferguson’s early years at the clubCredit: Getty
      He worked with them as manager for eight years, and still acts as an adviser at United to this day.
      Knighton, 70, was a board member at the Theatre of Dreams between 1989 and 1992 and has launched an audacious campaign to buy the club from the Glazers.
      To help him, or fellow prospective bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, succeed – Knighton has called on Sir Alex to speak out.
      Discussing United at the Royal Academy of Arts, he said: “I call out Sir Alex Ferguson and I call out David Gill.
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      “I also call out Michael Edelsen, who was a director when I spent three years on the United board, and chairman Martin Edwards used the blueprint I put forward to begin the transformation of the club into the powerhouse it became.
      “Ferguson, Gill and Edelsen still work alongside the Glazers.
      “How can they stand by and allow the wilful destruction of Manchester United to continue?
      “Sir Alex and David Gill could have stopped the Glazers in their tracks before the takeover happened.
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      “For reasons only they know, they didn’t. But now they have to act.”
      Further explaining why he feels the 80-year-old should speak out, he said: “Ferguson only has to look at where the team are in relation to Manchester City and Liverpool.
      “Look at Old Trafford. One of the most iconic stadiums in the world, in such a state of disrepair that it’s an embarrassment.”
      Knighton’s bid has been overshadowed by Ratcliffe’s concrete interest in buying United, amid the news this week that the Glazers could be open to selling a stake.
      The former Carlisle owner accepts this, adding: “My consortium doesn’t have the funds to do what needs to be done.
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      “You’re talking £2.5bn to buy the club, £500m to pay off the debts, £700m to renovate Old Trafford and another £500m to invest in the team.
      “We would need help – and that’s why I’ve been smoking out Sir Jim over the last six months.”
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      Man Utd blow as Casemiro suffers visa issues and will NOT complete transfer in time to face Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S new signing Casemiro is experiencing visa issues and won’t arrive in time to face Liverpool.The midfielder is leaving Real Madrid, where he spent nine successful years, after United agreed a deal up to £70million with the Spanish champions.
      Manchester United won’t have Casemiro in time for the derby against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, however, the Brazil international is dealing with visa problems and will thus be unavailable for Monday’s derby against the Reds at Old Trafford.
      Therefore, the 30-year-old is likely to make his debut at Southampton next week.
      The Brazilian is set to put pen to paper on a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
      Casemiro amassed a total of 31 goals and 29 assists in 336 appearances with Real.
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      The Brazilian also won three LaLiga titles, the 2014 Copa del Rey and five Champions League trophies.
      Real midfielder Toni Kroos warned the Red Devils players that Casemiro will put them through their paces as he always demands perfect physical condition from his team-mates.
      But Rio Ferdinand believes the Brazil international’s advanced age, lack of resale value, mobility and zero Prem experience could work against United.
      The legendary defender told his Vibe podcast: “Are there negatives? Yes there are.
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      “Obviously the age, 30 years old. I wouldn’t say that’s a massive negative but I think if you’re talking from a business standpoint there’s gonna be zero resale value.
      “So it’s £60m, plus £10m add-ons, and then obviously you bounce on top of that the wages. So you’re probably looking somewhere near £100m – if you get change out of that, you will be lucky.
      “In a time when we don’t have the finances, it doesn’t seem we can bring big players we have put it all into him. So he needs to work.
      “To come from Spain for Casemiro into a team that is absolutely bereft of any confidence, is absolutely struggling in all areas, tactically especially, physically, mentally.
      “I think it’s going to be a huge ask for a 30-year-old to come in, recharge, reboot and go again.”
      Real may have already lined up their replacement for Casemiro.
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      They have been linked with a stunning move for Borussia Dortmund ace Jude Bellingham.
      Carlo Ancelotti sees the ex-Birmingham prodigy as the ideal third man for a new-look midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga. More