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      Man Utd ‘willing to let Paul Pogba leave on a player-swap transfer with Juventus but NOT Aaron Ramsey or Douglas Costa’

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      REPORTS in Italy claim Manchester United are willing to let Paul Pogba leave in a player-swap deal with Juventus – but not for Aaron Ramsey or Douglas Costa.
      The Frenchman returned to Old Trafford in 2016 from the Italian side but has been linked numerous times with a move back.

      Man Utd are reportedly willing to discuss a player-plus-cash deal for Paul Pogba Credit: Getty

      The Red Devils have no interest in Aaron RamseyCredit: Alamy Live News

      Pogba has just 18 months remaining on his current contract and his second spell at the Theatre of Dreams looks to be coming to a certain end.
      His agent Mino Raiola declared last month that the midfielder, 27, wants to leave Old Trafford for pastures new.
      European giants including old side Juventus and Spanish champions Real Madrid are known to be keen.
      The Serie A outfit are believed to be Pogba’s No1 choice of his destination, but their signing of Federico Chiesa means they must look for alternatives rather than a straight-up money offer.

      Reports have emerged of a player-plus-cash deal being offered by them to United.
      That is something the Premier League side are believed to be open to with Calciomercato claiming both Ramsey and Costa, currently on-loan at Bayern Munich, were being mentioned as possible names involved.
      However, they state neither player ‘is a priority for United in the Pogba affair’.
      And Juve are also reluctant to include either in any package as they ‘are not considered capable of significantly varying the economic balance’ of the transfer.

      Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes believes Pogba has a huge role to play as United chase glory on four fronts their term.
      He had a hand in the Red Devils’ opener against Villa, then also won the  penalty which Fernandes scored to secure the points to move them second in the table on New Year’s Day.
      The Portuguese international said: “I think Paul was top on Friday night. We know all the qualities he has. That is not in doubt.
      “We know he can play, we know he can help us and he was involved in both goals. For the first, he shows very good skill.
      “He will give more and more and more with the confidence coming game after game.”
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      Chelsea and Man Utd transfer blow as Real Madrid ‘win race’ to sign Alaba with Bayern star available for free in summer

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      REAL MADRID have beaten off their competition to sign David Alaba because Barcelona cannot afford him, reports say.
      The Bayern Munich defender is available on a free transfer this summer, sparking interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Barca.

      Real Madrid have beaten off their competition to sign David Alaba, reports sayCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      LaLiga champions Madrid have won the race to sign him, according to Marca,
      It is understood the Austrian’s agent offered his services to several top clubs.
      Barcelona were keen on the 28-year-old but have reportedly pulled out the race because they cannot afford his wages.
      Alaba is after a four-year deal worth around £9million-per-year and the Catalans realised they cannot afford that as a result of the financial implications of coronavirus.

      Barca’s income is said to have dropped by £231m in 2020 which will see them pursue Manchester City’s Eric Garcia instead.
      Alaba will leave Bayern Munich in the summer after he refused to extend his contract.
      He has made 19 appearances so far this season, but mostly at centre-back.
      It comes as he lost his traditional left-back role to rising star Alphonso Davies, 20.

      But Alaba is equally capable playing centrally, in midfield or defence.
      The defender has scored 32 goals and provided 49 assists for Bayern since being promoted to the first-team in 2010.
      Chairman and chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admitted the club tried their best to extend Alaba’s stay.
      Speaking in December, he said: “Bayern did everything we could to try and reach an agreement.
      “We had a lot of conversations, but we wanted answers from him by the end of October.
      “This didn’t happen and I don’t know if we’ll return to the negotiations.
      “What I want to be clear about is that our offer showed exactly how much we value him.
      “But he didn’t accept it. He’s free to speak to whoever he wants from January 1.”

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      Solskjaer confirms Amad Diallo has received passport ahead of Man Utd link-up with boss ‘very excited’

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is expecting Amad Diallo to join up with his Manchester United teammates ‘very soon’.
      United agreed a £37million deal including add-ons for the Atalanta forward on deadline day in October but the transfer was subject to the 18-year-old being granted a work permit.

      Amad Diallo is expected to complete his move to Old Trafford ‘very soon’

      Solskjaer believes the necessary paperwork is now complete and the Red Devils boss is ‘excited’ about Diallo’s imminent arrival.
      Solskjaer said: “We have had all the paperwork, I can’t see any obstacles. He’s coming.
      “I hope very soon he will be with us.
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      “I’m very excited about bringing him in, I think he’s shown a few times his qualities.
      “Of course he has to learn to play in England, that’s a different level of football.
      “We’ll give him time to develop and to express himself.
      “Apart from that, I’m not really thinking too much on what we’re going to do with players [in the January transfer window].”

      Reports suggest the fee United pay for Diallo could rise to £37m.

      After announcing the transfer in the summer, United revealed they had been keeping tabs on Diallo since under-15 level.
      The Ivorian youngster has since made five appearances for the Atalanta first team, scoring against Udinese on his debut in October 2019.
      Diallo joins a United side joint-top of the Premier League following their 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Friday.

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      Man Utd ‘confident of landing Jadon Sancho transfer for less than £100m’ after Dortmund star’s drastic dip in form

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are confident they will sign Jadon Sancho for less than £100million this month after the Borussia Dortmund star’s drastic dip in form, according to reports.
      The Red Devils made the England winger, 20, their No1 target during last summer’s window but failed to land their man.

      Man Utd are confident they can sign Jadon Sancho for under £100m after his shock dip in formCredit: Getty – Pool

      Man Utd are still hopeful Sancho can recapture his red-hot form of 2019-20Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Dortmund demanded £108m up front for Sancho, but United play hardball and ultimately were forced to look elsewhere.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Co failed to lodge a formal bid before the August 10 deadline set by the Bundesliga giants.
      And when they did finally bid it was believed to be much lower than Dortmund’s asking price.
      It’s thought United bid closer to £60m-£70m, with the remainder of the £108m fee to be paid in instalments.

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      Sancho ultimately stayed put, despite making it clear he was keen to move to Old Trafford.
      But the Three Lions whizkid has struggled in 2020-21, failing to score a single goal in 11 Bundesliga games this season, laying on just three assists.
      Last season, Sancho was involved in a stunning 34 goals in just 32 league games, scoring 17 times and adding a further 17 assists.

      Even in 2018-19 – starting the season aged just 18 – the England ace scored 12 times and added another 17 assists in 34 matches.

      Despite his paltry record this term, 90min claim Man Utd chiefs are still keen to sign Sancho.
      The report adds United are now confident they will be able to land their man for under £100m thanks to his dip in form.
      It’s claimed Old Trafford chiefs will learn from last summer’s mistakes and launch an early bid.
      United could even launch a bid BEFORE this summer’s delayed European Championship rather than let the saga play out into the new season.
      Both former Dortmund boss Lucien Favre and club chief Michael Zorc have backed Sancho amid his struggles this season – even blaming the United transfer speculation for his sudden dip in form.
      In October, then-boss Favre claimed: “There was a lot of talk about Jadon in the summer, something like that can also have an influence.”

      Sancho was involved in 34 goals in just 32 Bundesliga games last seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And just last month, Zorc added: “I believe it is easy to see he is not in the best of form.
      “Jadon is a player who doesn’t talk a lot but who delivers answers on the pitch.
      “Whether this is tomorrow, in a week or at some other point, I don’t know.
      “What I do know is that it will happen.”
      A host of other European giants including Chelsea and Liverpool have been linked with Sancho in the past.
      And Sancho gave Frank Lampard a real boost recently after he admitted he grew up a Blues fan.

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      Man Utd outcast Sergio Romero is Brighton transfer target as they look to offload keeper Matt Ryan

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      BRIGHTON will make a move for Manchester United shotstopper Sergio Romero should Matt Ryan leave the club, according to a report.
      Ryan, 28, has been told he can leave the Seagulls after losing the No1 spot in Graham Potter’s team to Robert Sanchez.

      Man Utd keeper Sergio Romero has been targeted by BrightonCredit: PA:Press Association

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      Argentinian Romero, 33, has yet to make a match day squad for the Red Devils after losing the No2 position to Dean Henderson, who returned to the club after two seasons on loan at Sheffield United.
      Reports claim that Brighton will face competition for Romero’s services, with an unnamed Spanish side registering their interest in the former international, while The Athletic have linked him to David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
      Romero has been training in Argentina ahead of the January transfer window.

      He was left disappointed in the summer when a loan move to Everton fell through.
      Astonishingly, his wife Eliana Guercio launched a stunning attack on the club – claiming his move was blocked and demanded United showed her husband more respect.
      She wrote in a post on Instagram: “Sergio Romero worked hard for his club.
      “Last trophy they won, they lifted it with him. He helped the team reach 4 finals/semifinals and then he was left on the bench only to lose them all.

      “It is time for them to return the opportunity and let him go. RESPECT FOR ONCE!!!!!”

      Romero’s Wag Eliana Guercio launched a stunning attack on Man Utd for ‘blocking’ his move to EvertonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Ryan has revealed Potter’s stance in regards to his future at Brighton.
      He told The World Game”The day before the Fulham game, the manager told me he’d be giving the other goalkeeper a substantial to run to see how he goes, and would be keeping Jason Steele as his second choice as he likes the way he fulfils the role,” he told The World Game.
      “He added that if I get a good offer in January I should take it, knowing that I want to be playing week-in week-out.”

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      Man Utd ‘will have to fork out £100m for Jack Grealish transfer’ after rejecting chance to buy him for £65m in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly still keen on signing Jack Grealish after missing out on him in September.
      But they will have to fork out a whopping £100million to Aston Villa to sign the star.

      Man Utd are still keen on signing the £100m-rated Jack GrealishCredit: Getty

      The 25-year-old is heading to Old Trafford tonight to captain his hometown team against the Red Devils.
      However, he could have been lining up against the Villans if United had agreed to Villa’s asking price during the summer transfer window.
      Now the Daily Mail claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men are still keen on a deal for the England international.
      Grealish looked set to leave Villa for United just a few months ago until the move broke down over his valuation.

      Solskjaer’s club would only offer a maximum of £65m, which was £35m short of what Villa wanted.
      United then pulled out of a deal due to the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic after splashing £39m on Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
      Grealish then went on to sign a new five-year contract at Villa, ensuring his talents remain at maximum value for interested parties.
      And United are not the only ones keen on securing the signature of the playmaker, who has scored six times and provided eight assists in 15 games this season.

      They are among a host of European big boys reportedly ‘still weighing up a bid’ for the playmaker this summer.
      Speaking about Grealish ahead of tonight’s game, United boss Solskjaer said: “I don’t want to say too much about other teams’ players but of course he’s a player we know we have to look for.
      “He’s a player for Aston Villa and England who has only improved.
      “The goal he scored last season was a brilliant goal and we’ve faced him enough times to know it’s going to be a difficult game.”
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      Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals admiration for Jack Grealish after transfer links to Aston Villa star

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER admits he is a big admirer of Jack Grealish as he prepares to go up against the Aston Villa ace on Thursday.
      Manchester United have often been linked with a move for the England new boy in recent years.

      Jack Grealish has been linked with a sensational switch to Manchester UnitedCredit: Jamie McPhilimey – The Sun

      But at Old Trafford on New Year’s Day they have to be sure he does not de-rail their Premier League title push.
      He scored a memorable goal at the Theatre of Dreams last season as Villa earned a 2-2 draw.
      And the 25-year-old has been in great form this season – helping Dean Smith’s men upto fifth place in the table.
      Solskjaer said: “The goal he scored last season was a brilliant goal and we’ve faced him enough times to know it’s going to be a difficult game.

      “He’s a player for Aston Villa and England who has only improved.
      “I don’t want to say too much about other teams’ players but of course he’s a player we know we have to look for.”
      A win for United would see them go level on points with leaders Liverpool with the half-way point of the season approaching.
      But Solskjaer is taking nothing for granted against a team who have improved massively since they just avoided relegation last season.

      Solskjaer has been full of praise for GrealishCredit: PA:Press Association

      He said: “They have been brilliant. I have to say Dean Smith has done a fantastic job.
      “We played them pre-season and they beat us then in the one game we had before the league.
      “We know all about how tough this is going to be.
      “They’ve got individual players that are physically strong, defensively they have been one of the better teams in the league.
      “When you beat Liverpool 7-2 it’s not just defending. It’s counter attack and quality players.
      “That is maybe the game everyone will remember from this season.”

      Grealish looks a shoe-in for England and the EurosCredit: PA:Press Association
      After celebrating two years in charge at United last week, Solskjaer is starting to notice changes in the mentality within his own squad.
      And he hopes they will stand them in good stead as they look to maintain their title challenge going forward.
      He added: “One, they’re two years older than when I came. Two, some of them are really strong personalities that we’ve brought in and they have been a really good influence.
      We have competition for places which means you cannot go around and think you can just make your way being part of this team.
      “You only deserve to be in a team that you contribute to.
      “I think everyone has realised they are privileged to be part of Man United, such a fantastic club with a fantastic history.
      “When you’re here enjoy it as much as you can and maybe you’ll experience some fantastic times.
      “You’ve got winners like Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic. They don’t play every single game but they are so influential in the group and the build-up to games and during games when they’re not playing.”

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      Man Utd trigger one-year extension to Jesse Lingard’s deal to stop midfielder leaving for free in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have triggered a one-year extension on Jesse Lingard’s contract.
      Despite the midfielder being out-of-favour this season, the club have moved swiftly so as not to lose him on a free in the summer.

      Man Utd have triggered a one-year extension to Lingard’s dealCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Lingard would have been able to start discussions with overseas clubs in the next few days.
      But United have safeguarded themselves to get a fee from prospective interested parties.
      SunSport exclusively revealed United’s plans on Lingard’s extension back in September.
      The 28-year-old has failed to appear in a Premier League game this season, with his only two appearances coming in the EFL Cup.

      The England ace has been eyed by a number of Premier League clubs, including Everton and West Ham.
      Lingard has also been strongly linked with Tottenham.
      The £100,000 a week ace was said to be determined to fight for his spot, despite being way down the pecking order.
      United have huge competition in midfield with Paul Pogba, Donny van de Beek and Bruno Fernandes among others already in the squad.

      Meanwhile, a number of European clubs have had a look at bringing him in, including sides in Serie A.
      But now United will be able to ask close to his £25million valuation – though that may be negotiable such have his struggles been this season.
      He made 22 appearances in the Premier League in the last campaign, but the majority were from the bench.
      Lingard has won 24 caps for his country, having featured at the 2018 World Cup.
      But the last of these Three Lions appearances came in June 2019.
      Having risen through the United academy, Lingard has gone on to make 209 appearances for his boyhood club.
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