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      PSG planning sensational transfer swoop for Man Utd ace Rashford and ‘have already held talks with his representatives’

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      FRENCH giants Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly planning a sensational transfer swoop for Marcus Rashford.The Ligue 1 champions are keen on adding an attacker to link up with superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
      Marcus Rashford is a reported transfer target for PSGCredit: Getty
      And Rashford, 24, is the man they want, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.
      It’s claimed PSG have already held talks with the England ace’s representatives.
      While ESPN say Rashford’s camp have gone into the discussions with an open mind.
      But PSG are yet to make a formal approach to Manchester United.
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      The Red Devils are likely to command a high fee if PSG do come to the table with a bid, especially as they are on the lookout for a new forward themselves.
      Rashford is out of contract next summer, but United do have the option to extend his deal for a further year.

      Les Parisiens are want to sign a forward who can either play out wide or as the main striker.
      Rashford himself can do both, having moved out to the wing in recent years after bursting onto the scene as a clinical centre-forward.
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      The Carrington Academy graduate has been linked with PSG in the past – when ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino was claimed to be a fan.
      New sporting director Luis Campos is also reported to be an admirer.
      PSG gaffer Christian Galtier confirmed this week that the club want to sign a new forward, and they are “working hard” to bring someone in.
      He said: “We wish the arrival of a new striker. With a very busy calendar until Nov. 13, plus the World Cup, obviously we wish this arrival. The club is working very hard.
      “I am in direct contact with [sporting director] Luis Campos on this and he is in direct contact with the management and our president.”
      Galtier added: “I cannot confirm it but the club is working hard on this position.”
      Rashford struggled for form last season, missing the start of the campaign due to a shoulder injury.
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      He scored just four goals in 25 Premier League games when he returned, seeing him lose his place in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
      But he did look sharp in pre-season and played 90 minutes in United’s 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday. More

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      Man Utd chief John Murtough ‘jets to Turin to personally negotiate with Adrien Rabiot’s mum’ in bid to save transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are hoping to seal the deal for Adrien Rabiot by sending the club’s football director to personally negotiate in Turin.The Red Devils are on the brink of signing Rabiot, 27, but his huge wage demands are delaying the transfer.
      Rabiot is on the verge of a United move but wage negotiations are delaying the dealCredit: Getty
      Mother Veronique represents her son and has United chief Murtough travelling to Italy to work on a dealCredit: Getty
      The midfielder – and his agent mother – are reportedly asking for a whopping £8.5m a year contract to get the deal done.
      And United chief John Murtough has jetted out to Italy in an attempt to finally land the Juventus midfielder.
      The Mirror report that Rabiot’s mother, Veronique, has made it clear she will only deal with Murtough.
      She is believed to be a tough negotiator and is reported to be making demands about Champions League football.
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      Erik ten Hag’s boys will be battling it out in the Europa League this term.
      The new boss has moved for the out-of-favour Frenchman to beef up a midfield that has often faced criticism.
      What appeared to be a straightforward deal now appears to have a spanner in the works.
      The two clubs are believed to have agreed terms, with the Old Lady were now only “spectators” in the rest of the discussion.
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      But Rabiot’s personal terms now apparently risk slowing down the deal as Old Traffod bosses desperately push for reinforcements following the side’s poor showing against Brighton.
      Meanwhile, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo looks ready for action ahead of Saturday’s clash with Brentford.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is training hard with the rest of the Red Devils’ squad in Carrington, after missing pre-season due to family reasons. More

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      ‘It’s horrific’ – Gary Neville claims it would be ’embarrassing’ if Man Utd miss out on Frenkie de Jong transfer now

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      GARY NEVILLE has admitted it will be “embarrassing” if Manchester United miss out on Frenkie de Jong – and “horrific” if he joins Chelsea.Reports today claimed the Red Devils are ready to accept defeat in their pursuit of the Barcelona midfielder.
      Frenkie de Jong appears to be edging towards a move to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Gary Neville has suggested it will be “horrific” if De Jong signs for the BluesCredit: Getty
      Chelsea are now thought to be in pole position to sign De Jong.
      That’s after Erik ten Hag made De Jong his No1 transfer target at the start of the summer, with United even agreeing a fee with Barcelona for the Dutchman.
      A move failed to materialise – and Neville is bracing himself for the worst if De Jong heads to Stamford Bridge over Old Trafford.
      The United legend told Football Daily: “If they (United) don’t get him, it’s embarrassing but if he goes to Chelsea, it’s horrific.
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      “If he doesn’t want to come the deal would have been switched off a few weeks ago.
      “Because of the relationship the player has with the manager, there must be some communication between them that’s saying, ‘wait for me I’m coming’.”

      De Jong is claimed to be holding showdown talks with his agent today in attempt to try and finally resolve his future.
      While a move to Old Trafford could still be on the cards, De Jong joining a Premier League rival is something Neville cannot “even contemplate thinking about”.
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      He continued: “There are three outcomes. One, he comes and Man United look smart and patient.
      “The second is that he stays at Barca and there’s a bit of embarrassment because they’ve put all their eggs in one basket, and they haven’t got anyone else in.
      “They’ve got a void in the squad, they’re starting the season with Fred and McTominay, and it makes them look like they can’t get a deal over the line.
      “The third one does not even contemplate thinking about – he goes to a rival club in the Premier League against the manager who he’d worked under for the previous few years.”
      The 25-year-old has made it clear he would like to stay at Barcelona.
      But the club’s dire financial position, which means they cannot register any of their new signings, means they are eager for De Jong to leave. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ready and raring to go in training as Erik ten Hag whips Man Utd into shape ahead of Brentford clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED superstar Cristiano Ronaldo looks ready for action ahead of Saturday’s clash with Brentford.United endured a poor start to the season last weekend as they lost 2-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford and got booed off the pitch by their own fans.
      Manchester United superstar Cristiano Roanldo joined the team for trainingCredit: GETTY IMAGES
      Ronaldo didn’t join United for pre-season but is back training nowCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag is trying to whip his team into shapeCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo, who came off the bench in the second half, has been at the centre of a dramatic summer that has seen him tell club chiefs he wants to leave to play Champions League football this term.
      However, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is still training hard with the rest of the Red Devils’ squad in Carrington, after missing pre-season due to family reasons.
      United manager Erik ten Hag is trying to whip his team back into shape as they prepare to take on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium.
      Ten Hag put the likes of Ronaldo, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes through their paces under immense heat.
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      This is after the Dutch tactician admitted he has a “hell of a job” to do at United.
      Ten Hag said after the loss to Brighton: “It is a hell of a job [before us] – we have to work really hard, analyse and then move forward.
      “Today was a good start and then after that we dropped down a level in belief and we made mistakes that the opponent punished.
      “But it was a good opponent, we [tried to] work well together but when you make mistakes you get punished for that.”
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      United look set to welcome Adrien Rabiot from Juventus as their latest addition to their squad.
      If the deal goes through, Rabiot will be joining new boys Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Eriksen.
      Eriksen startes as United lost to Brighton 2-1 last weekendCredit: Getty
      Donny van de Beek went through his paces during Manchester United’s training
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      Man Utd in Cody Gakpo transfer talks with PSV winger keen to make Premier League move as Antony alternative

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a move to sign PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo, reports suggest.United have been linked with Gakpo, 23, throughout the summer transfer window and are discussing a potential deal “internally”.
      PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo has been linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who claims that the winger would “love” to move to the Premier League this summer.
      The Red Devils appear to still be prioritising Ajax star Antony with the Netherlands international posing as a top alternative.
      In the meantime, the Manchester giants continue negotiations with Juventus ace Adrien Rabiot’s camp after agreeing a €17million (£14.4m) deal with the Italian club for the midfielder.
      Romano tweeted: “Manchester United are discussing Cody Gakpo internally, he’d love PL move – while talks are still ongoing with Adrien Rabiot’s camp. €17m fee already agreed with Juventus.
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      “Gakpo’s one of the names in the list alongside priority target Antony – no official bid yet.”
      United manager Erik ten Hag is looking to bolster his attack after a poor start to the season that saw his team lose 2-1 to Brighton at Old Trafford last weekend.
      The Red Devils have already lost Edinson Cavani, who left in June once his contract ran out.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has also informed the club of his desire to leave in the summer as he wishes to play Champions League football this season.
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      Ten Hag has been trying to prepare for a potential exit by Ronaldo and wants to have a replacement ready to cover for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      Gakpo stood out last season for PSV with 21 goals and 15 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions. More

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      Football’s most controversial transfers ever, including Cole and Tevez, as Man Utd forced to abandon Arnautovic swoop

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were forced to abandon their shocking pursuit of Marko Arnautovic after a furious fan backlash.The former Stoke and West Ham striker was, for some reason, seen as the solution to the Red Devils’ attacking woes by new boss Erik ten Hag.
      Manchester United’s swoop for Marko Arnautovic did not go down well with fansCredit: Getty
      But after news of the approach to Bologna broke, supporters let rip at the club for the bizarre transfer policy and United pulled the plug.
      Ten Hag needs reinforcements to his squad before the transfer window closes, especially if Cristiano Ronaldo does force through an exit.
      Wantaway Ronaldo only returned to Old Trafford a year ago – after a dramatic U-turn as he looked set to join Manchester City in what would have been another controversial transfer.
      But should the deal for the fiery Austrian have been completed, he would have followed in the footsteps of other stars whose transfers caused quite the stir…
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      Carlos Tevez, Man Utd to Man City
      With the Argentinian owned by a third party – agent Kia Joorabchian’s Media Sports Investment company – Tevez was technically on loan to Manchester United for two years.
      The Red Devils dallied on a permanent deal, which allowed crosstown rivals Man City to swoop in 2009.
      A billboard was then erected in Manchester facing in the direction of Salford with Tevez on a sky blue backdrop with the slogan ‘Welcome to Manchester’.
      The whole matter left Sir Alex Ferguson incensed. “Stupid and arrogant,” he said of the poster. “A small club with a small mentality,” he labelled City.
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      Man City put up this poster in Manchester after signing Carlos TevezCredit: PA:Press Association
      Sir Alex Ferguson was livid after Tevez left United for CityCredit: AFP
      Sol Campbell, Spurs to Arsenal
      Harry Kane can count his lucky stars it was not the Gunners trying to lure him away from Spurs last year.
      In 2001, Sol Campbell’s contract with Tottenham was set to expire and was considering his options.
      Few could believe the England legend would end up at arch-rivals Arsenal, after admitting he was seeking Champions League football.
      It was “the ultimate act of betrayal”, according to the Tottenham Hotspur Supporters’ Trust said.
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      In 2001, Sol Campbell shocked English football when he left Tottenham for ArsenalCredit: PA:Press Association
      Campbell feels the brunt of Spurs fans at White Hart LaneCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Ashley Cole, Arsenal to Chelsea
      What goes around comes around in football, they say, and Ashley Cole leaving Arsenal for Chelsea was one Gunners fans STILL haven’t got over – often referring to him as ‘Cashley Cole’.
      Chelsea and Jose Mourinho were accused of tapping up the ex-England left-back, when the pair met at a hotel restaurant to discuss a potential move.
      At the time, Cole was disgruntled with a contract offer he’d received – famously admitting “I nearly swerved off the road” with the £55,000-per-week deal on the table.
      All parties were fined for the tapping-up incident, but that didn’t stop Cole from making his move a year later.
      Months later at Stamford Bridge, Arsenal fans showered the pitch with fake bank notes with Ashley Cole’s face on.
      Arsenal fans throw fake bank notes with Ashley Cole’s image on them onto the pitch at Stamford BridgeCredit: PA:Press Association
      The notes featured Cole’s face as well his famous quote from his bookCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Luis Figo, Barcelona to Real Madrid
      The Real Madrid presidential elections of 2000 brought arguably the most astonishing transfer in Spanish football history.
      With Florentino Perez trailing in the polls, he launched an audacious bid for Barcelona talisman Luis Figo.
      He offered the Portugal legend a guaranteed £1.6million if he lost the election, but if he won Figo would have to either move to Los Blancos or pay £19m in compensation.
      Figo took the bait, and when Perez was voted in the £38m release clause was met and the winger joined Real.
      When he returned to the Nou Camp in 2002, he was met with a hostile reaction, as well as a pig’s head that was thrown on to the pitch.
      Barcelona fans burn a poster of former hero Luis Figo at the Nou CampCredit: AP:Associated Press
      A pig’s head was thrown onto the pitch when Figo returned to the Nou CampCredit: Diario AS
      Roy Keane, Man Utd to Celtic
      When Roy Keane made himself an enemy in the eyes of Sir Alex, there was no going back.
      First, he reportedly argued with Fergie over the quality of the set-up at the Portuguese resort United were enjoying a pre-season training camp at in 2005.
      Then, he blasted team-mates Rio Ferdinand, John O’Shea, Alan Smith, Kieran Richardson and Darren Fletcher in an interview with MUTV.
      The explosive clip was never aired, but the damage was done. Keane was granted a free transfer – joining boyhood club Celtic.
      Roy Keane signed for boyhood club Celtic after an infamous fallout with Sir Alex FergusonCredit: Getty
      Roberto Baggio, Fiorentina to Juventus
      The Diving Ponytail joined Juventus from Fiorentina in 1990 for a world record £8m fee.
      But despite the huge cash windfall, Viola fans were fuming and they stormed the club’s offices – forcing president Flavio Pontello to hide in the stadium.
      Amazingly, the riots saw 50 fans injured, while nine were arrested.
      What happened next was even better. When the two played each other the following season, Baggio refused to take a penalty claiming Fiorentina keeper Gianmatteo Mareggini would know how to save it.
      After he was substituted from the pitch, Baggio then picked up a Fiorentina scarf thrown at him and later revealed “his heart was purple”.
      Roberto Baggio swapped Florence for Turin, but later revealed his heart was purpleCredit: Getty
      Johan Cruyff, Ajax to Feyenoord
      Forever the darling of Ajax fans, there was a time when Johan Cruyff threatened his reputation with them.
      After giving them the best part of his football career, the Dutch club’s board felt the Netherlands legend was finished at 36 and refused to offer him a new deal.
      Dutch legend Johan Cruyff won the double with Feyenoord after Ajax released him in spiteCredit: Getty
      Cruyff was furious. So mad, in fact, he signed for their bitter enemy Feyenoord, who he then led to the double and won Dutch Footballer of the Year.
      “I wanted to take my anger out on Ajax via Feyenoord after the club had thrown me out with the rubbish”, he later admitted in his autobiography. More

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      Marseille ‘make contact with Eric Bailly’ over loan deal but Man Utd will only let defender leave on permanent transfer

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      MARSEILLE have reportedly made contact with Manchester United over a loan deal for Eric Bailly.But the Red Devils are said to be only willing to let the defender leave on a permanent transfer.
      Marsille are looking to sign Eric Bailly on loan… but Man Utd want a permanent dealCredit: Rex
      L’Equipe claims Marseille are looking for a centre-back after failing to keep hold of Arsenal’s William Saliba
      And Bailly, 28, has emerged as their top target.
      The Ivorian is entering his seventh season at Old Trafford.
      But he has never been able to nail down a regular starting spot, featuring just seven times last term.
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      Roma have been linked with a move for Bailly, as have Italian rivals AC Milan.
      Fulham also looked at Bailly before swooping for West Ham’s Issa Diop.
      And the Hammers themselves are now considering Bailly as Diop’s replacement.
      However, Marseille are now thought to be leading the race, with Bailly keen on making the move and playing in the Champions League.
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      But the French side only want him on loan for now, with an option to make things permanent if things go well.
      That won’t fly with United though, who would rather keep hold of Bailly unless they can get rid of him for a permanent transfer fee.
      The ex-Villarreal man is now fifth choice following the arrival of Lisandro Martinez.
      But a compromise could be worked out between now and the end of the transfer window.
      Such a move would see the Ivorian link up with former United team-mate Alexis Sanchez, who agreed to join Marseille earlier this week after terminating his Inter Milan contract early. More

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      Frenkie de Jong goes wakeboarding with stunning fiancee while Barcelona continue transfer talks with Man Utd and Chelsea

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      FRENKIE DE JONG cut a relaxed figure as he forgot about his transfer woes with a wakeboarding session in Spain.The Barcelona star, 25, has seen his future constantly come under the spotlight this summer.
      Chelsea and Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong enjoyed some wakeboarding in BarcelonaCredit: @frenkiedejong
      De Jong’s fiancee Mikky Kiemeney joined him on the tripCredit: Instagram / @mikkykiemeney
      The pair shared some loved up picsCredit: Instagram / @mikkykiemeney
      Chelsea and Manchester United are both eager to sign De Jong.
      And although he would like to stay at Barca, the Dutchman is yet to be paid around £14million in deferred wages.

      Indeed, Barcelona are now threatening legal action unless he agrees to take a mammoth pay cut.
      And with De Jong yet to decide where his future lies, the transfer saga is set to rumble on this month.
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      In the meantime, De Jong has been enjoying what could potentially be his final days in Catalonia.
      The Dutch ace and fiancee Mikky Kiemeney decided to take a trip so they could try their hand at wakeboarding.
      An Instagram Story video showed De Jong gliding along the water while being pulled by a high-speed boat.
      The playmaker looked to be in total control of his board – just like he is with a football at his feet.
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      And a further picture showed De Jong travelling with just one hand while using the other for the perfect pose.
      One would be forgiven for thinking there was nothing going on in regarding De Jong’s playing future.
      But the Holland ace now has a big decision to make ahead of the new LaLiga campaign this weekend.
      Barcelona’s financial woes are still very much present.
      And until De Jong goes, they can’t even register new signings Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie.
      De Jong was joined by fiancee Mikky KiemeneyCredit: Instagram @mikkykiemeney More