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    Paul Pogba admits he ‘likes Turin’ when quizzed over Juventus transfer but says he will decide Man Utd future in summer

    PAUL POGBA has revealed he will make a decision on his future at Manchester United in the summer as he refuses to rule out a return to Juventus.The 28-year-old Frenchman will become a free agent at the end of the season if he does not sign a new deal at Old Trafford.
    Pogba has not ruled out a return to Juventus in the futureCredit: Getty
    Recent reports have suggested he is now happier at Man Utd than he was in the past when speculation was rife that he wanted to leave.
    But when asked by Italian media about his club future following France’s victory over Belgium in the Nations League, Pogba refused to commit to anything.
    Speaking to Mediaset as reported by Fabrizio Romano, he said: “I like Turin! I always speak with former Juve team-mates like Dybala.
    “I’m in Manchester now, I’m under contract until June then let’s see.
    “I want to complete this season at best level – then we see”
    Pogba left Man Utd for Juventus in 2012 where he would go on to play 178 times for the Serie A giants, scoring 34 goals.

    He then returned to Old Trafford in the summer of 2016 for what was at the time a record transfer fee of £89.3million.
    He has since gone on to score 38 times in 208 appearances for the Red Devils.
    But in the five years since he came back to the English club, he has won just one League Cup and one Europa League.
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    That pales in comparison to the four Serie A titles, two Coppa Italias and two Supercoppas that he won during four seasons with Juve.
    Pogba has also had international success with France as an instrumental part of their 2018 World Cup-winning side.
    However, the Frenchman has enjoyed a stellar start to the new season, assisting seven times in just seven Premier League games. More

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    Bruno Fernandes in regular contact with Man Utd transfer target Raphinha.. and it wouldn’t be his first ‘agent’ role

    BRUNO FERNANDES is in regular contact with Manchester United target Raphinha.And it wouldn’t be the first time Fernandes has played the role of an ‘agent’.
    Bruno Fernandes is in regular contact with Leeds star and reported Man Utd target RaphinhaCredit: AFP
    The pair are friends from their time together at Sporting LisbonCredit: Rex
    The pair are good pals after spending time together at Sporting Lisbon.
    Fernandes has since gone on to become one of United’s key players.
    Meanwhile, Raphinha has set the Premier League alight with Leeds.
    And Fernandes talked up the winger by saying: “I miss Raphinha. He is a player with whom I had a different chemistry from the others, he understood me at a glance.”
    But reports claim the duo could yet meet again at club leve.
    And Raphinha admits Fernandes continues to message him regularly, this time congratulating him for finally being called up by Brazil.

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    Raphinha revealed: “Bruno congratulated me a lot. He told me that I deserved it so much, that I had been deserving it for a while.
    “This happens with friends who talk a lot, more intimacy like that, more jokes. 
    “But he praised me a lot, congratulated me.
    “He said he wasn’t surprised at all by what was happening and what would happen.

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    “And for me, receiving compliments like that from people I admire, not only professionally but personally, is also very rewarding.”
    It’s not the first time ‘agent’ Fernandes has been operating for United.
    When the Red Devils re-signed his Portugal teammate Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer, Fernandes tweeted: “Agent Bruno? Welcome back home Cristiano.”
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    Paul Pogba ‘makes Man Utd U-turn and wants to STAY and sign new £400,000-a-week deal instead of transfer away’

    PAUL POGBA wants to stay at Manchester United and sign a new long-term £400,000-a-week deal, according to reports.The Frenchman is in the last year of his Old Trafford contract and would be free to talk with other clubs in January.
    Paul Pogba wants to stay at Man Utd and expects to sign a £400k-a-week dealCredit: Getty
    Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Barcelona have all been linked with the 28-year-old.
    But his preference is to stay and sign a bumper new deal, according to L’Equipe.
    The 87-cap France international is said to have told those closest to him he expects to become one of the Premier League’s highest paid players.
    His team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo is the league’s top earner on a staggering £480k-a-week.
    Kevin De Bruyne is second with a weekly wage of £385k with United keeper David De Gea’s £375k putting him third.
    Pogba would slot in at No 2 if he seals a £400k contract.

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    United bosses are desperate to avoid having a circus drag out into the second half of the season which could overshadow a potential challenge for trophies by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
    They have been in regular conversation with agent Mino Raiola in an attempt to thrash out terms on a new contract.
    And over the past couple of months it is understood United have grown increasingly confident they will be able to tie the former Juventus man down for the majority of the rest of his career in peak fitness.
    They are aware there is interest from other big clubs on the continent to land the French World Cup winner.
    But it is believed Pogba welcomed United’s capture of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Ronaldo.
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    Central to his thoughts is playing in a team he feels can genuinely compete for major honours.
    And United’s recent signings have gone a long way to showing Pogba they mean business.
    Pogba has provided seven assists in nine games so far this season.

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    How Cristiano Ronaldo’s last-minute transfer to Man Utd was completed in Gary Lineker’s BACK GARDEN by Ed Woodward

    GARY LINEKER has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United was completed in his BACK GARDEN.The former England striker lives next door to Red Devils chief Ed Woodward, who was heavily involved in bringing the Portuguese superstar back to Old Trafford after he left for Real Madrid in 2009.
    Ronaldo returned to Manchester United after 12 years awayCredit: Rex
    Lineker has confirmed the Ronaldo deal was completed in his gardenCredit: Getty
    And Lineker recently stunned football fans by telling Alan Shearer and Micah Richards that the deal was finalised in his garden.
    Speaking on the Match of the Day Top 10 podcast, he said: “I’ll put my cards on the table – Ed Woodward is a good friend of mine and lives next door.
    “He signed Cristiano Ronaldo when he was in my garden!
    “When he walked in he was on the phone to Jorge Mendes (Ronaldo’s agent) – I hope I’m not giving too much away!
    “I have a fantastic picture of him sat on the phone to him which I might share one day with his permission.”
    Ronaldo has enjoyed a superb return to Man Utd having already netted five times for the club.

    However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have struggled for results in recent weeks, failing to win four of their last seven games in all competitions.
    Yet despite a difficult run of form, Shearer feels Ronaldo will enable United to challenge for trophies this season.
    He said: “Man United have not been challenging over the last few years – they’re viewed differently now with Ronaldo and rightly so. They are ready to challenge.
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    “Signing him was a no-brainer for Man Utd – they cannot lose in this situation.
    “They sold Dan James for £25 million and brought Ronaldo in for the same price.”
    Next up for United following the international break is a trip to the King Power Stadium to take on Leicester on October 16.
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    Seven transfers we could see in January as Arsenal move for Calvert-Lewin and Watkins and van de Beek in Man Utd exit

    THERE is less than three months until the transfer window swings wide open again and clubs try and find some New Year deals.The likes of Luis Suarez, Bruno Fernandes and Pierre-Emerick Aubemayang arrived in the Premier League during previous winter windows
    Everton may have to listen to offers for Dominic Calvert-Lewin this JanuaryCredit: Reuters
    And there is already plenty of speculation surrounding who will be going where in the first few weeks of 2022.
    So SunSport rounds up some of the biggest transfers that could get over the line in January…
    Ollie Watkins or Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Arsenal
    The Gunners need a new striker with Alexandre Lacazette’s contract expiring at the end of the season.
    And as revealed by SunSport, they are eyeing two of the Premier League and England’s hottest young strikers to lead the line long-term.
    Ollie Watkins is being eyed by Arsenal as their new No9Credit: Getty
    Donny van de Beek to Everton
    He wanted out of Old Trafford in the summer but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer blocked a last-minute loan to the Toffees.
    But now clearer than ever he is not in the plans, Van de Beek could be allowed to make the switch in January – or may return to boyhood club Ajax.
    Donny van de Beek is desperate to end his Manchester United nightmareCredit: Reuters
    Raheem Sterling to Barcelona
    The England winger continues to struggle for game time under Pep Guardiola this term and Barcelona could be set to pounce.
    Apparently, the Catalan giants have the funds, despite their financial mess, to stump up £60million for Sterling.
    Raheem Sterling’s season is yet to really get going, especially with Jack Grealish’s arrivalCredit: Getty
    Christopher Nkunku to Chelsea
    The RB Leipzig midfielder, who scored a hat-trick against Manchester City in September, worked under Thomas Tuchel at PSG and could be reunited with the German.
    The 23-year-old’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has confirmed he is in talks with Chelsea, Man City and Real Madrid over a 2022 switch – but the Blues may swoop and get a deal done early.
    Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is also a target but Chelsea face competition from Juventus for his signature.
    Christopher Nkunku has been in fine form for RB Leipzig this termCredit: Reuters
    Paul Pogba to PSG
    The ongoing saga surrounding Pogba continues with his current Manchester United contract expiring next summer.
    The Red Devils want him to make a decision on his future by Christmas but failure to do so could see the club sell him on the cheap in January rather than lose him for free with PSG ahead of Real Madrid and Juventus in the race.
    Could Manchester United fans see the back of Paul Pogba come January?Credit: EPA
    Pau Torres to Man City
    That’s right – Manchester City are being linked with yet another centre-back with the Etihad club ‘well positioned’ to land the Villarreal ace.
    United and Tottenham have wanted him in the past but Pep Guardiola likes his compatriot and wants him as further competition for Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Nathan Ake.
    Pau Torres has a host of top clubs chasing his signature with Manchester City thought to be winning the raceCredit: Reuters
    Allan Saint-Maximin to Liverpool
    Newcastle’s exciting winger certainly catches the eye with his dazzling runs and trickery – and it has not gone unnoticed at Anfield or Stamford Bridge.
    Liverpool looks the likeliest destination but it would surely take a mammoth bid to convince Mike Ashley to sell one of his best players amid a relegation dogfight.
    Allan Saint-Maximin has been a rare sharing light in a grim season for NewcastleCredit: Getty
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    Man Utd ‘send scouts to spy on Benfica striker Darwin Nunez as they weigh up transfer’ but he flops under pressure

    MANCHESTER UNITED sent scouts to watch Benfica striker Darwin Nunez but he flopped on the latest occasion. Red Devils’ representatives have watched the Uruguayan three times but the pressure is said to have got to him last time out as the Portuguese giants lost 1-0 at home to Portimonense.
    Man Utd have sent scouts to watch Darwin Nunez on three occasionsCredit: Reuters
    Nunez shone in the first two games United reportedly had officials in the house for.
    Benfica beat Boavista 3-1 at home on September 20 with Nunez scoring the first and last goals in the game.
    And he got another brace in Benfica’s brilliant 3-0 win over shambolic Barcelona in the Champions League last Wednesday.
    United scouts were present on both occasions, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola.
    And they sent someone else to watch for a third time on Sunday.
    But Benfica’s grip on the top spot in Portugal’s Primeira Liga got weaker with a 1-0 home defeat to Portimonense thanks to Lucas Possignolo’s second-half effort.

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    Nunez has six goals in eight games this season and was in excellent form before Sunday’s loss.
    Porto and Sporting are just one point behind Benfica who have 21 points from their first eight games.
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    The Lisbon outfit were one of SIX European league leaders who lost at the weekend which made Man Utd’s 1-1 home draw with Everton look like a decent result.
    Bayern Munich, Ajax, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Zenit also lost.
    And according to Reddit user Danny Boy, the odds of the league leaders of Spain, Germany, France, Russia, Portugal and Holland at the weekend were 244,497/1.

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    Man Utd want to have final decision on Pogba’s future by Christmas and confident of tying him down to £400k-a-week deal

    MANCHESTER UNITED want to have a final decision over the future of Paul Pogba by Christmas.Pogba is in the last year of his Old Trafford contract and would be free to talk with other clubs in January.
    Midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly been eyed by Paris Saint-Germain and old club Juventus but Man Utd are keen to keep himCredit: PA
    Luring PSG striker Kylian Mbappe remains Real Madrid’s transfer priorityCredit: Getty
    United bosses are desperate to avoid having a circus drag out into the second half of the season which could overshadow a potential challenge for trophies by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.
    They have been in regular conversation with agent Mino Raiola in an attempt to thrash out terms on a new contract which could top £400,000 a week.
    And over the past couple of months it is understood United have grown increasingly confident they will be able to tie the 28-year-old midfielder down for the majority of the rest of his career in peak fitness.
    They are aware there is interest from other big clubs on the continent to land the French World Cup winner – particularly from Paris Saint-Germain.
    Real Madrid have also been keen but there are doubts whether the Spanish giants will have the financial ability to sign both Pogba and their main priority Kylian Mbappe.
    Since returning after the summer break Pogba has been in fine form for United.
    It’s also believed he has welcomed their capture of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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    Central to his thoughts is playing in a team he feels can genuinely compete for major honours.
    And United’s recent signings have gone a long way to showing Pogba they mean business.
    The World Cup winner he was only a sub in Saturday’s 1-1 home Prem draw with Everton, coming on after 70 minutes as below-par United chased a winner.
    Antony Martial put United in front on 43 minutes with his first goal since February.
    But Andros Townsend deservedly drilled a point-saver for the Toffees midway through the second period.
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    Cavani ‘open’ to quitting Man Utd in January amid Real Madrid transfer interest after losing place to Cristiano Ronaldo

    MANCHESTER UNITED striker Edinson Cavani is considering leaving the club in January, according to reports.The Uruguayan, 34, is out of contract in June and has recently lost his place to returning icon Cristiano Ronaldo, 36.
    Edinson Cavani has lost his Man Utd starting place to Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP
    According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Cavani is open to quitting Old Trafford in January.
    The forward is yet to complete a full 90 minutes in the Premier League this season and was hauled off after 57 minutes against Everton on Saturday.
    Cavani signed a new one-year deal with Man Utd during the summer and was expected to be the team’s main striker – and wear the No7 shirt.
    But the shock return of Ronaldo has seen him slip down the pecking order and he’s now likely to play just a supporting role – wearing the No21 shirt.
    And Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Cavani on loan in January, giving him the chance to leave Ronaldo’s shadow.
    The LaLiga side are thought to want more firepower up front after failing to sign Paris Saint-Germain ace Kylian Mbappe, 22, during the summer.

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    A six-month loan deal for Cavani would allow the striker to see out the rest of his Man Utd contract in Spain.
    And the forward is reportedly interested in playing in LaLiga before retiring after enjoying spells in Italy, France and England.
    Real are unlikely to offer Cavani more than a six-month deal as they are expected to regenerate their interest in Mbappe.
    The Frenchman is also out of contract in June and Real reportedly want to sign him on a pre-contract agreement.
    Cavani boasts a decent record at Man Utd, scoring 10 goals in 29 games since leaving PSG in August 2020.
    The 123-cap international is one of the most prolific goalscorers of his generation, scoring 370 goals in 629 club appearances.
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