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      ‘Most toxic situation in world football’ – Barcelona outcast Dest warned against ‘career-derailing’ Man Utd transfer

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      SERGINO DEST has been warned his career could be derailed if he joins Manchester United.The Barcelona full-back has been told he has no place in Xavi’s plans going into the season, with the Spanish club ready to let him go for £17million.
      Sergino Dest has been warned Man United are the most toxic situation in world footballCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are currently the front-runners to sign him despite interest from the likes of Chelsea.
      However, Dest has been warned his career could be derailed if the joins the ‘toxic’ environment currently present at Old Trafford.
      Major League Soccer veteran Herculez Gomez told ESPN he would be better off staying at Barcelona to sit on the bench rather than joining United this summer.
      He said: “There is no more toxic situation in all of world football like Manchester United.
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      “A career derailer if you will for most, no for all. Cristiano Ronaldo has his career derailed at this very moment, what hope does Sergino Dest have.
      “I understand you have a centre-back playing your position right now if you’re Dest, but listening to Xavi it almost feels like he’s leaving the door open (to force his way back in).
      “I don’t think it’s that grim for him at Barcelona compared to what it could be like at Man United.
      “You may get paid better and you may all of a sudden play, but if things don’t go well where do you go from there.”
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      Barcelona are already eyeing up Dest’s replacement, and have drawn up a list of candidates including Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin.
      Barca lost out on first-choice target Cesar Azpilicueta after he signed a new two-year deal with Chelsea.
      However, along with Bellerin, Barcelona are also looking at the prospect of signing Tottenham flop Juan Foyth, but will need to pay his £35m release clause to current club Villarreal. More

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      Alvaro Morata deals Man Utd transfer blow as he breaks silence on speculation amid talk of Ronaldo swap move

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      ATLETICO MADRID striker Alvaro Morata has quashed speculation he could move to Manchester United in a swap deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.The 29-year-old Spaniard, who has already flopped in the Premier League with Chelsea, netted twice in Atletico’s opening day LaLiga win over Getafe on Monday night.
      Alvaro Morata scored a brace in Atletico’s first LaLiga match of the campaignCredit: Getty
      That was despite speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford in a blockbuster swap deal involving wantaway Ronaldo.
      Now Morata has distanced himself from a return to England, insisting he is happy at Atletico and does not want to leave.
      He said: “I really want to play here, work and play in many competitions. I’m excited to be here, as always, I can only work and run for the team in every game.
      “Speculation over my future? It’s what comes out in the press, I just wanted to work and work.
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      “Atletico are one of the best clubs in the world. If there’s a market I can’t do anything, just work. I’m happy here and I want to continue working.”
      Morata spent the last two seasons on loan at Juventus but has now returned to Atletico, who he joined from Chelsea in 2019 after a nightmare spell at Stamford Bridge.
      Diego Simeone has a number of forwards to choose from at Atletico – with Morata, Joao Felix, Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Matheus Cunha all at the club.
      But Morata remains keen to stay put.
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      Meanwhile, Man Utd are keen to find a replacement for Ronaldo who has made it clear his desire to leave in search of Champions League football.
      Erik ten Hag has been linked with signing a host of strikers including Morata’s Atletico team-mate Cunha.
      United have had an offer for Marko Arnautovic turned down by Bologna.
      Mauro Icardi, Jamie Vardy and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have also been identified as possible targets. More

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      Man Utd pull plug on £15m Adrien Rabiot deal after his agent and mum demanded wages on same level as Bruno Fernandes

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have pulled the plug on a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot over his mum’s excessive wage demands.SunSport understands United have called off the £15million deal after his mother and agent Veronique demanded a pay packet for her son similar to that of £240,000-a-week high earner Bruno Fernandes.
      Adrien Rabiot had looked destined for Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Rabiot’s mother Veronique acts as his agent and demanded too much moneyCredit: AFP
      It had appeared Rabiot, 27, was destined for Old Trafford with United football director John Murtough visiting Turin to thrash out terms.
      The Frenchman’s mum is known to be a tough negotiator.
      United may now move for £50m-rated Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro.
      The Brazilian, 30, has helped Real win FIVE Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles.
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      United are desperate to add midfielders to their squad with current duo Scott McTominay and Fred coming under fire for their performances.
      Ten Hag’s top target was Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, but despite agreeing a fee with the Spaniards, the Dutchman’s reluctance to join looks to have torpedoed the deal.
      The Rabiot development puts United’s transfer window into further disarray.
      They are also dealing with Cristiano Ronaldo’s future, with Erik ten Hag wanting the saga sorted   NOW   after   accepting Manchester United will be better off without him.
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      Boss Ten Hag is now ready to grant the forward’s wish to leave in an episode that has rumbled on all summer.
      But the 37-year-old will be short on offers from teams in the Champions League, with just over two weeks of the transfer window remaining.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week that a number of players had grown angry at the way Ron was trying to force his way out.
      They claimed his foul mood was affecting the spirit in the camp.
      Ten Hag also slammed the player’s premature exit from a pre-season game as “unacceptable”.
      The manager wanted to believe Ronaldo could change and started him at Brentford on Saturday in the hope of a morale-boosting victory.
      But the team crashed to a humiliating 4-0 defeat, with Ron and the Dutchman ignoring each other at full-time.
      The Portuguese stormed off at the end and had words with coach Steve McClaren.
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      The club’s problem is they have no firm offers and they are not willing to rip up his contract and let him leave on a free.
      His agent Jorge Mendes has told the board he has a deal with a club — but they have to name their price. So far the hierarchy has been unwilling to do that. More

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      Erik ten Hag wants Cristiano Ronaldo out NOW but Man Utd not willing to rip up his contract and have no transfer offers

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      ERIK TEN HAG wants the Cristiano Ronaldo saga sorted   NOW   after   accepting Manchester United will be better off without him.And United have pulled the plug on a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot over his excessive wage demands. 
      Cristiano Ronaldo has brought Man Utd to his knees with his transfer demands, so boss Erik ten Hag now believes he should goCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag’s patience on the Cristiano Ronaldo situation seems to have run outCredit: Alamy
      Ronaldo’s bid to quit is threatening to completely derail the Red Devils after a rotten start to the season.
      Boss Ten Hag is now ready to grant the forward’s wish to leave in an episode that has rumbled on all summer.
      But the 37-year-old will be short on offers from teams in the Champions League, with just over two weeks of the transfer window remaining.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week that a number of players had grown angry at the way Ron was trying to force his way out.
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      They claimed his foul mood was affecting the spirit in the camp.
      Ten Hag also slammed the player’s premature exit from a pre-season game as “unacceptable”.
      The manager wanted to believe Ronaldo could change and started him at Brentford on  Saturday in the hope of a morale- boosting victory.
      But the team crashed to a humiliating 4-0 defeat, with Ron and the Dutchman ignoring each other at full-time.
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      The Portuguese stormed off at the end and had words with coach Steve McClaren.
      The club’s problem is they have no firm offers and they are not willing to rip up his contract and let him leave on a free.
      His agent Jorge Mendes has told the board he has a deal with a club — but they have to name  their price. So far the hierarchy has been  unwilling to do that.
      SunSport understands United last night called off their £15million deal with Juve for Rabiot, 27, after his mother and agent Veronique demanded a pay packet for her son similar to that  of £240,000-a-week high earner Bruno Fernandes.
      United may now move for £50m-rated Real Madrid and Brazil midfielder Casemiro,  30.
      Cristiano Ronaldo seems as fed up with the saga as his Man Utd team-matesCredit: AFP More

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      Barcelona are treating Frenkie de Jong like a ‘piece of MEAT’, slams Lineker amid Man Utd and Chelsea transfer interest

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      GARY LINEKER feels Barcelona are treating Frenkie de Jong like a “piece of meat.” The Dutch midfielder has been locked in a wage row with the Catalan giants this summer as the club attempt to balance their books. 
      Lineker, pictured at LaLiga x Premier Sports season launch event, says former club Barca are treating De Jong like a ‘piece of meat’Credit: LaLiga
      United have been chasing De Jong all summerCredit: AP
      Barcelona provided De Jong with an ultimatum of leaving the club or taking a huge wage cut after claiming the deal he signed in 2020 was illegal. 
      Fees have already been agreed with Manchester United and Chelsea but the former Ajax star is refusing to leave unless he is paid the £14million he is owed in deferred wages. 
      And Lineker, who played for Barca between 1986-89, said: “I feel for Frenkie a bit. 
      “He’s been treated a bit like a piece of meat in the whole thing for circumstances totally out of his control. 
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      “He’s a gifted young player and it’s very important for him he doesn’t go somewhere he doesn’t want to go. 
      “He has the playing cards in his hand in that sense. 
      “He will have to be quite strong. It is so weird. 
      “Barcelona seemingly want him but something has to give and it just seems a shame for it to end up like this.” 
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      Barcelona are stuck in financial turmoil after having to sell off assets in order to register their new signings.
      Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen were only registered with La Liga hours before their first game of the season.
      But despite the circus, LaLiga TV host Lineker believes his old club can win the title if their financial gamble pays off. 
      Lineker, 61, added: “I got a feeling Barca can do it. 
      “It has been a bit all over the shop but they have managed to bring in some top players. 
      “At some point Real Madrid will go over the top with their great players. 
      “Modric, Benzema and Kroos are all in their mid 30s and at some point father time is going to catch up with them. 
      “It’s a gamble what Barcelona have done but it might pay off. 
      “They were in a perilous position and only had two choices.
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      “They could have gone soft and hoped the money came in from ticket sales but they have gone this way.
      “It could implode but hopefully not.” 
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      Man Utd and Chelsea target Aubameyang refuses to address transfer future after finding flat tyre on £260k Ferrari

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG was asked about his future this morning – but was more bothered about the state of his car. The Barcelona star, who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, had to deal with a flat tyre on his £260,000 Ferrari.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang appeared to have a flat tyre on his Ferrari
      The Barca striker owns a £260k Ferrari 812Credit: Instagram @auba
      Aubameyang, 33, arrived at Barcelona El Prat Airport and was greeted by a number of reporters and fans.
      He posed for selfies and signed autographs… but wouldn’t talk about transfer speculation.
      The former Arsenal man walked back to his car, only to find one of his rear tyres looking flat.
      He subsequently got behind the wheel of his Ferrari 812 to drive away from reporters.
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      But he didn’t get very far, appearing to have to stop because of his wonky wheel.
      Chelsea are keen to bring Aubameyang back to London, reuniting him with his former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel in the process.
      While SunSport this week revealed that Man United are also considering a move for the Gabonese star.
      Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo claim that Aubameyang is happy to stay at cash-strapped Barca, having only joined them in January.
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      But fellow Spanish outlet AS reckon that Auba is one of three players, along with Memphis Depay and Sergino Dest, that Barcelona are willing to flog to fund a move for Manchester City star Bernardo Silva.
      Silva appeared to say goodbye to City at the weekend, posting a thank you message to fans and walking a lap of the Etihad pitch.
      But Pep Guardiola’s side so far won’t budge on their £84m valuation.
      Aubameyang, 33, scored 13 goals for Barca in the second half of last seasonCredit: Rex More

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      Seven players who could save Man Utd’s season amid transfer window shambles including De Jong and Aubameyang

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are still in the market for a number of players to help change course following a poor start to the Premier League season. The Red Devils have lost their opening two league games of the season to Brighton and Brentford.
      Ten Hag has seen his United side lose their opening two Premier League gamesCredit: Alamy
      Erik ten Hag’s side conceded four at Brentford, placing them rock bottom of the Premier League table.
      And they face rivals Liverpool next Monday, which could see United without a win or point in their opening three games.
      A big departure could also be on the cards in the form of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The 37-year-old communicated his desire to leave the club earlier this summer.
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      However, United and Ten Hag insisted he would remain at old Trafford this season.
      But former Real Madrid star Ronaldo is a sulky presence at Carrington, reportedly hardly talking to his team-mates.
      And now Ten Hag is open to letting Ronaldo leave the club this summer.
      Partner Georgina Rodriguez reportedly favours a return to Spain for their young family – but Ronaldo is lacking interest from his former stomping ground.
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      SunSport takes a look at seven players who COULD help rescue Man Utd’s season.
      Frenkie de Jong
      Man Utd have been chasing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong all summer.
      In fact, it is believed United agreed a deal with Barca for a £71.5million transfer.
      However, De Jong, 25, wants to resolve a salary dispute with the Spanish giants owing him £17m in unpaid wages.
      Rivals Chelsea are also keen on De Jong and can offer the Dutchman Champions League football.
      De Jong would be a significant upgrade on Scott McTominay and Fred,
      United have been chasing De Jong all summerCredit: AP
      Casemiro
      Midfield continues to be an issue for United.
      Stars from the Red Devils’ past have openly spoken about the need to strengthen in the middle of the park.
      And Real Madrid’s Casemiro is being linked with a transfer, despite his mainstay status in Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
      The 30-year-old five-time Champions League winner would add some much needed defensive stability in midfield.
      Real’s Casemiro would add some much needed fight in the midfieldCredit: Getty
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s January free transfer to Barca from Arsenal appeared to work out well.
      The 33-year-old scored 13 goals from January onwards across all competitions.
      However, heading into this season, Aubameyang finds himself out of favour at the Camp Nou following the arrival of Ballon d’Or 2021 runner-up Robert Lewandowski.
      Chelsea have been linked with a move for Aubameyang.
      Boss Thomas Tuchel has worked with the player in the past at Borussia Dortmund.
      However, should United steal a march on their rivals and sign Aubameyang, he could be an ideal replacement for Ronaldo, should the legendary forward leave.
      Aubameyang is out of favour at Barca following the arrival of LewandowskiCredit: Getty
      Antony
      United have been particularly weak in the wide areas.
      Jadon Sancho continues to struggle to perform since his big money move from Dortmund last summer.
      Marcus Rashford is also yet to rediscover himself.
      Ten Hag has already brought Lisandro Martinez from Ajax to Old Trafford with him.
      And tricky winger Antony, 22, was also linked with a move.
      However, Ajax are demanding a high fee for the player.
      Antony has the ability to get the Old Trafford faithful on their feet.
      Ten Hag worked with Antony at AjaxCredit: Getty
      Robert Sanchez
      Much like a number of first-team Man Utd stars, long-time servant David de Gea has also been deemed not good enough.
      The Spaniard was at fault for goals in the 4-0 loss to Brentford.
      His footwork, in particular, has come under fire.
      And United could benefit from signing De Gea’s Spanish compatriot, Robert Sanchez, from Brighton.
      The 24-year-old Spain international has kept 22 clean sheets in 66 Premier League games.
      Sanchez has impressed at Brighton, earning call-ups to the Spain national teamCredit: Rex
      Denzel Dumfries
      Ten Hag’s transfer policy this summer has largely consisted of signing players he is personally familiar with.
      Tyrell Malacia, Martinez and Christian Eriksen have all been signed. All three have experience playing in Holland.
      And a player linked with a move to United is former PSV star Denzel Dumfries.
      The 26-year-old right-back could leave Inter Milan this summer.
      Ten Hag is familiar with the player, however, rivals Chelsea have also been linked with Dumfries.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka appears to be out favour at Old Trafford with Diogo Dalot currently preferred.
      Dumfries could be available for a transfer this summerCredit: Getty
      Pau Torres
      Strength and consistency in the heart of the defence is also a major problem for United.
      Club captain Harry Maguire has proved unreliable and error prone, especially last season.
      And new signing Martinez, who is on the smaller side, is being targeted by teams aerially.
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      Villarreal’s star centre-back Pau Torres was consistently linked with a transfer to Old Trafford this summer.
      The player would bring a wealth of experience from one of Europe’s top five leagues, and he has played in Europe’s elite competition, the Champions League.
      Torres, 25, would not be a cheap deal to seal.
      Torres continues to lead Villarreal’s backlineCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd at WAR over Cristiano Ronaldo as Glazers want to keep unhappy star but Ten Hag and squad want him GONE

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are at war over what to do with Cristiano Ronaldo.The wantaway forward has reportedly divided the squad with his moody presence and enraged Erik ten Hag.
      Cristiano Ronaldo is dividing Manchester UnitedCredit: Alamy
      The Glazer family do not want to sell their most marketable assetCredit: Getty
      But owner Joel Glazer doesn’t want to sell the highly-marketable star.
      According to the Manchester Evening News, the American is “against the prospect” of flogging the 37-year-old despite his desire to leave.
      Ten Hag, however, is now open to the prospect of getting rid.
      The Dutchman has publicly maintained that Ronaldo is not for sale.
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      But privately he has become open to the idea of moving on.
      United developed a feel-good factor during their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia, which Ronaldo did not attend.
      It has quickly been sapped upon his return, however.
      The former Real Madrid star is a sulky presence at Carrington, reportedly hardly talking to his team-mates.
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      He retains the admiration of some of the younger members of the squad, but SunSport revealed last week that many United players would like to see Ronaldo leave this month.
      There is a growing anger around the squad at Ronaldo’s negative attitude.
      The Portuguese wants to leave for sporting and personal reasons.
      On the pitch, he would like to play in the Champions League again.
      While off it, partner Georgina Rodriguez reportedly favours a return to Spain for their young family.
      The BBC report that chief executive Richard Arnold and football director John Murtough are now “wrestling” with what to do ahead of the transfer deadline.
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      Chelsea and Bayern Munich have both ended their respective interests in Ronaldo, although Atletico Madrid may still be keen.
      Despite a fan backlash against the potential signing, Atleti are reportedly willing to offer Alvaro Morata or Antoine Griezmann in exchange for Ronaldo.
      Alvaro Morata could be headed to Old TraffordCredit: Reuters More