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      Chelsea and Everton join Man Utd in Ivan Toney transfer battle with Brentford braced for bids for striker

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      CHELSEA and Everton have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney, according to reports.The Red Devils are set for a busy final ten days in the transfer market, as they desperately look to bolster Erik ten Hag’s squad following a shocking start.
      Ivan Toney is in demand this monthCredit: Getty
      United are keen on Bees striker Toney and could launch a bid before the end of the window, but they may not be the only ones.
      According to the Mirror, Chelsea and Everton also see the 26-year-old as the answer to their respective forward woes.
      The Blues are after a front man after flogging Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner – with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang their No1 choice.
      Personal terms have been agreed with the former Arsenal ace, but Chelsea are yet to settle upon a fee with Barcelona.
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      The poverty-pleading Catalan side want £21million for Aubameyang, a fee the Blues don’t want to pay.
      Chelsea have offered £15m plus Marcos Alonso and could move on to Toney if Barca don’t accept.

      Alternatively, boss Thomas Tuchel could still demand TWO strikers be brought in as he looks for extra firepower.
      As for Everton, Frank Lampard’s side have been hit by yet another injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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      In the England international’s absence, Anthony Gordon and Salomon Rondon have been tried up front, with neither able to inspire the Toffees to a first win of the season.
      Man United, meanwhile, are chasing moves for Eredivisie wingers Antony and Cody Gakpo.
      But should Cristiano Ronaldo leave, they could accelerate efforts to try and sign Toney.
      The Brentford ace has started the season on fire, scoring twice and providing two assists in three appearances. More

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      Man Utd ‘set to launch £85m Antony transfer bid as Ajax star goes AWOL’ and misses Ajax clash against Sparta Rotterdam

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to launch an £85million bid for AWOL Ajax star Antony, according to reports.The Red Devils have been keen on the Brazil ace, 22, all summer and were originally quoted £68m by the Dutch champions when they submitted a bid in July.
      Antony is pushing for a reunion with former Ajax boss Ten Hag at UnitedCredit: Getty
      Alternative targets were explored, including Dutch star Cody Gakpo.
      However, according to The Times, United are now expected to launch an £85m bid for Antony with the club scrambling to reinforce Erik ten Hag’s squad.
      And despite the player being under contract until the summer of 2025, Antony trained alone on Friday.
      Fabrizio Romano is also reporting the player didn’t turn up to training on Saturday in an attempt to push Ajax into negotiating with the Old Trafford club.
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      Antony is not involved in Ajax’s matchday squad to face Sparta Rotterdam.
      He also refused to commit his future to the club when speaking to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf.

      He said: “I can’t [commit].
      “Now I am focusing on playing football and I have put all other matters in the hands of my agents and my brother. They will advise me on what is best.”
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      United have had a tough start to life in the Premier League under Ten Hag.
      The Red Devils lost their opening game 2-1 to Brighton.
      They then followed it up with an embarrassing 4-0 defeat away at Brentford.
      Ten Hag is also having to deal with Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation, with the legendary forward seeking a move away from the club.
      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.
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      “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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      Frank Lampard sends scouts to watch PSV winger Cody Gakpo as Everton line up transfer swoop for Man Utd target

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      EVERTON have an eye on flying Dutch winger Cody Gakpo in the hope he comes on the market.Boss Frank Lampard sent spy Steve Davis to watch Gakpo, 23, dazzle for PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League qualifier last week when they drew 2-2 with Rangers.
      Gakpo is being linked with a move to the Premier League this summerCredit: Getty
      PSV may sell Gakpo if they are beaten by the Scottish giants in Wednesday’s return leg and miss out on the group stage money.
      The Dutch international has been linked with Manchester United.
      But Everton may be a more realistic destination for the player who has a lot of similarities to ex-Toffee Richarlison.
      He has made 141 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit, scoring 45 goals.
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      And he has also contributed an impressive 37 assists during his five seasons in the first team.
      Everton are keen to land the young, exciting forward but face stiff competition from Erik ten Hag’s United.
      The Red Devils are looking to bolster their squad after a disastrous start to their Premier League campaign.
      United have lost both of their opening matches to Brighton and Brentford.
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      But Everton are also struggling – with their draw against Nottingham Forest making it just one point from three matches for Lampard’s side.
      The Toffees have also been linked with a number of other targets as clubs enter the final two weeks of the summer window.
      Former United youngster Adnan Januzai, Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres and Brighton forward Neal Maupay have all been reported as possible acquisitions. More

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      Man Utd scouts watch Yann Sommer after David de Gea blunders but face transfer rejection and could turn to Tim Krul

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are homing in on a move for Switzerland international keeper Yann Sommer — as they look for a safe pair of hands.United scouts watched the experienced Sommer claim a clean sheet for Borussia Monchengladbach on Friday night.
      Yann Sommer is being eyed by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Tim Krul is also an option Manchester United are consideringCredit: Alamy
      Sommer, 33, is emerging as the top candidate to provide competition for faltering No 1 David de Gea.
      But it will be hard to tempt him to sign as cover when he needs to play to stay in the national side.
      The Red Devils would have to convince Sommer he would play in enough games to make the move worthwhile for him.
      The Old Trafford vacancy is proving a nightmare to fill with United even considering Norwich’s Tim Krul, 34, as a No 2 option.
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      Watford’s Austrian international goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann, 28, is also a live alternative — but Sommer seems to be the hot choice right now.
      Meanwhile, United’s 21-year-old James Garner — who has never started a Premier League game for them — is of interest to Tottenham, Leeds and Southampton.
      But none are willing to meet the £14million price-tag the Red Devils have slapped on the midfielder, who has been loaned out three times.
      Erik ten Hag’s club are willing to let him go despite turning down previous offers this summer with Aston Villa and Newcastle also interested.
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      While Manchester United are desperate to bring in new faces before the window closes, they also have the looming fixture with bitter rivals Liverpool.
      They go into the match at Old Trafford on the back of two defeats. More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag shocked by Donny van de Beek’s broken confidence but will NOT let him seal Ajax loan transfer

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      AJAX have been told there is no chance of taking Donny van de Beek back to Holland – because Erik ten Hag is convinced he can still play a key role at Manchester United.Van de Beek’s former club had hoped a lack of game time may see United let him return to them on loan for the season.
      Donny van de Beek won’t be allowed to leave Man Utd on loan this transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has been stunned by Van de Beek’s lack of confidence compared to when he coached midfielder at AjaxCredit: Getty
      But Ten Hag, the man who sold him to United two years ago, is confident the midfielder can force his way into the starting line-up.
      The Old Trafford manager was shocked at how far Van de Beek’s confidence has dropped since he was his gaffer in Amsterdam.
      Now Ten Hag has held talks with the 25-year-old to find out why he hasn’t shown the form which saw United pay £35million for him in 2020.
      And he has told Van de Beek there is no reason why he cannot make a big impression in Manchester.
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      United’s coaching staff are happy with his efforts in training.
      But Ten Hag is keen for him to take the risks in his game that earned a move to England in the first place.
      Ajax cannot afford van de Beek’s wages of around £100,000 a week.
      The Dutch champions hoped United would subsidise any deal if a spell back at the club where he established his reputation sparked a return to his best.
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      But although it could happen in January if he remains a bit-part figure, there is no chance in this window, with ten Hag also wary of being left with a lack of numbers.
      Despite arriving with a tag as one of Europe’s hottest prospects, Van de Beek has started just four league games for United and spent the second half of last season on loan at Everton.
      Yet the Reds’ woeful start to the campaign, leaving them without a point from the first two fixtures, could open the door to a bigger role in Monday’s clash with Liverpool. More

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      Man Utd midfielder James Garner wanted by Spurs, Leeds and Southampton in transfer scramble as Red Devils demand £14m

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’s 21-year-old midfielder James Garner — who has never started a Premier League game for them — is of interest to Tottenham, Leeds and Southampton.But none are willing to meet the £14million price-tag the Red Devils have slapped on the midfielder, who has been loaned out three times.
      James Garner is free to leave Manchester United – at the right priceCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag’s club are willing to let him go despite turning down previous offers this summer with Aston Villa and Newcastle also interested.
      Garner has featured just twice in the Prem for Manchester United – both as a substitute and with the most recent coming during the 2019-20 season.
      In total he’s made seven appearances.
      He went on loan to Watford for the first half of the 2020-21 season, where he made 20 appearances in the Championship.
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      The Merseyside born star then spent the second half of the season at Nottingham Forest.
      He extended his stay at the City Ground, making 41 appearances the following term and helping them get promoted to the Premier League.
      Playing in a central defensive role, Manchester United clearly see little hope of him making his way into the first team.
      That view will only have intensified with the £70m arrival of Casemiro from Real Madrid.
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      He has two years remaining on his contract.
      Manchester United’s more pressing concern is their upcoming clash with bitter rivals Liverpool on Monday night.
      They go into the Old Trafford clash off the back of two defeats from their first two games of the season. More

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      Harry Redknapp: Even Pep Guardiola would struggle with Man Utd shambles… but I can still see them beating Liverpool

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      WHEN you hit rock bottom at least you can’t go any lower — so there’s a rare spot of good news for Manchester United at least.Let’s face it, it’s been in short supply… bottom of the table, not a point on the board and the whole club in need of a complete overhaul.
      Erik ten Hag has suffered a nightmare start at Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      Ten Hag has seen his side lose to Brighton and get smashed by BrentfordCredit: Reuters
      So surely you’d have to be mad to suggest there couldn’t be a better time to play their massive rivals Liverpool, the team who put NINE past them last season.
      Well, I’ve been called plenty worse over the years and no doubt will be again now.
      Because not only do I see it as the perfect game for United but I really can’t see them getting beaten.
      Everyone seems to think it is a case of how many. They’re talking of a three, four or five-goal win for Liverpool. You’ll struggle to find anyone tipping anything but an away victory.

      But, for me, that puts United in a no-lose situation — and I certainly don’t think they will lose at Old Trafford tomorrow night.
      First and foremost, while they have been shocking in their two games, Liverpool haven’t set the world on fire either.
      Fulham were good value for a point and the Reds only started playing against Crystal Palace — and got a draw — when they went down to ten men.
      Look, if United were playing a Bournemouth, Nottingham Forest, Southampton or whoever tomorrow, the pressure would be unbelievable. That really would be a hiding to nothing.
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      But against Liverpool the place will be bouncing, the fans will be right up for it and these players won’t want to be ridiculed again with the whole world watching.
      It comes down to picking the right team… and for Erik ten Hag that means swallowing a bit of pride.
      I know he wants to play great football but it’s not all about tactics and systems and fancy plans. Sometimes it’s as basic as simply running about.
      When I went back to Portsmouth in 2005, I took over a bad side which was in real trouble and had only won twice by December.
      I looked at the stats and we were getting outrun every week.
      United are in a no-lose situation — and I certainly don’t think they will lose at Old Trafford tomorrow night.Harry Redknapp
      While plenty of teams were better than us, there was no excuse for that.
      So each Monday I’d have the board out, highlighting how much ground they’d covered individually and as a unit.
      Suddenly there was no hiding place for them — and you know what? The running stats went through the roof, we were the ones outrunning opponents and the results were incredible.
      We stayed up that season because of hard work — and that’s what can get United something against Liverpool.
      They have to roll up their sleeves, get in their faces, chase the ball, crowd them out, don’t give them space, steam into tackles and bully them.
      They have to run like they’ve never run before — certainly not this season — and have no excuses come the final whistle.
      Ten Hag has to pick 11 players who are ready to give everything. And if they do, Old Trafford will be on fire.
      Harry Redknapp says even Pep Guardiola would struggle with this Man Utd squadCredit: Reuters
      Redknapp still thinks United will get a result against Liverpool on MondayCredit: Getty
      Before anyone thinks otherwise, I’m not suggesting that getting a result against the old enemy would cure everything. There is way, way too much work to be done for that.
      How many of this lot would have got in the team ten or 12 years ago? They’re seven or eight players short and it is going to take years to fix.
      The manager is getting stick — and I do think he made a rick in signing a 5ft 9in centre-back in Lisandro Martinez — but it goes way deeper than that.
      Put Pep Guardiola in charge of that lot and he’d have no chance without a load of reinforcements. United are so far off the top, it’s scary.
      Whoever is in charge of recruitment at Old Trafford needs to have a look at themselves, because it’s been non-existent.
      United spent heavily but then started looking at Marko Arnautovic. My God! I had to check he was still playing.
      Mind you, making mistakes — like at Brentford — doesn’t help. A manager may want to play from the back but if the opposition presses, you have to rely on common sense at times.
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      United lack someone to run the game, be a leader, make them play… and they’ve been very easy to play against.
      There’s no better place or time to change that than against Liverpool at Old Trafford and they have to be fired up to fight for their lives. And you know what? I think they will. More

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      Man Utd set to miss out on Christian Pulisic transfer with Chelsea winger only open to joining Champions League club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to miss out on signing Christian Pulisic from Chelsea, according to reports.The Red Devils began to consider a loan deal for the winger earlier this week.
      Pulisic is expected to reject a move to Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      New boss Erik ten Hag is keen to add to his attacking ranks following United’s disastrous start to the Premier League season.
      However, they may now have to consider alternative options as Pulisic is reluctant to make the switch.
      According to The Daily Mail, he wants to join a club that is competing in the Champions League.
      And if he cannot do this, he would prefer to remain at Stamford Bridge rather than make the move to Old Trafford.
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      Man Utd are now looking to pursue a deal for Ajax winger Antony.
      The Red Devils made another bid for the Brazil international worth £67.5million on Thursday, but it was rejected by the Eredivisie giants.
      Ajax reportedly want £84m for their star man – a fee which United chiefs would be reluctant to pay.
      PSV winger Cody Gakpo has since emerged as an alternative target.
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      The 23-year-old did sign a contract extension with the Dutch side earlier this year to keep him at the club until 2026.
      But, it is understood that PSV would be willing to listen to offers if a suitable approach is made. More