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      Brazil ‘want Zinedine Zidane to replace Tite as manager after failing to lure Pep Guardiola from Man City’

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      BRAZIL want France legend Zinedine Zidane to replace Tite as manager after failing to lure Pep Guardiola from Manchester City, a report says. Tite stepped back as Brazil manager after the pre-tournament World Cup favourites crashed out in the quarter-finals.
      Brazil would like Zidane to be their next managerCredit: Getty
      The South American giants had hoped of luring GuardiolaCredit: Getty
      Tite stepped back after Brazil’s shock World Cup exit to CroatiaCredit: Reuters
      Croatia dragged Brazil to penalties after drawing 1-1 after extra-time, and the 2018 finalists held their nerve to run out 4-2 shootout winners.
      And according to Ok Diario, Brazil will try and tempt three-time Champions League-winning manager Zidane into taking over.
      Brazil tried and failed in negotiations with Man City boss Guardiola, who signed a new contract a short time ago, keeping him at the Etihad until the summer of 2025.
      Zidane had hoped of managing France but World Cup 2018 winner Didier Deschamps has committed himself until after Euro 2024.
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      Deschamps could also guide the French to back-to-back World Cups.
      The current world champions will contest a semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday.
      Should they get past Morocco, a date with Argentina in Sundays final awaits.
      Zidane is being endorsed by former Real Madrid team-mate and Brazil icon, Ronaldo.
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      R9 has a good relationship with the president of the Brazilian Football Confederation.
      The report goes on to state that Zidane “is still waiting for France” and has already rejected six offers from teams, including a multimillion-pound deal from Paris Saint-Germain to return to management. More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘talking with Croatia World Cup star Josko Gvardiol’ as Man City prepare world-record transfer fee

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      MANCHESTER CITY are readying a world-record transfer bid for Croatia star Josko Gvardiol, according to reports.The centre-back, 20, has cemented his status as one of the hottest prospects in football with some impressive performances during the World Cup.
      Pep Guardiola is reportedly preparing a world-record bid for a new defenderCredit: Getty
      Man City want Josko Gvardiol after his impressive World Cup displays for CroatiaCredit: Getty
      Unfortunately his and Croatia’s dreams ended on Tuesday night when they were beaten 3-0 by Argentina in the semi-final.
      However, exciting things could still be on the horizon for the RB Leipzig ace as a host of clubs from across Europe chase his services.
      Chelsea have been linked with him for months as have Manchester United and Real Madrid have also entered the chase for his signature.
      Now a new report in France states that Pep Guardiola is preparing to “short-circuit” the competition with a bumper offer.
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      Foot Mercato claims their bid will amount to £86.1million.
      United and Chelsea’s offers are only thought to be up to £81.8m.
      They also claim the German giants have a meeting scheduled with the player’s representatives too.
      But they claim Man City want to blast their competition out of the water by investing heavily in Gvardiol.
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      Boss Guardiola has allegedly already spoken with the defender regarding the move and to sell his project to him.
      Gvardiol remains under contract until 2027 and his employers are under no pressure to sell.
      But City are ready to try to convince them with a transfer offer that will total £94.7m and also includes a 20 per cent sell-on clause.
      That would make Gvardiol the most expensive defender in world football – usurping the £85m Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire.
      And City are also prepared to try and sweeten the deal by buying him next month but allowing him to remain at Leipzig for the rest of the campaign on loan. More

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      Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie hints at Man City transfer exit as he reveals date he thinks superstar striker will quit club

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      ERLING HAALAND’s dad has AGAIN hinted that the Man City striker may move from the Etihad in the near future.The 22-year-old, signed for £51.4million from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has bagged a ludicrous 18 goals in his first 11 league games.
      Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie says the striker ‘wants to prove he can win in any league’Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The hot shot has scored an incredible 23 goals in 18 games so far this seasonCredit: PA
      But dad Alfie, who also starred for City, doesn’t expect his goal-machine son to stick around in the Premier League despite his flying start.
      Speaking via DAZN, Alfie said: “My impression is that [Erling] wants to prove he can win in any top league.
      “He spent two and a half years in Germany and could do something like that in the future.
      “Stay three years in Premier League and then move to Italy, Spain or France.
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      “Nothing has been decided in this regard, but it’s a possibility as Erling can win in any team.”
      Alfie did, however, throw City fans a bone as he suggested he may be completely wrong.
      He added: “Erling could stay at Manchester City for 15 years because he is happy and we are talking about a great club.”
      The powerhouse striker has signed a five-year deal at City, but that is understood to contain break clauses.
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      Previously, his old man suggested he could make a switch to La Liga or Serie A.
      Alfie told The Times: “He could have 2½ years in Germany, 2½ in England, and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?”
      “We do not know if it will be like that, but I think he would like to test his abilities in the big leagues.” More

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      Brazil ‘want Pep Guardiola to become new boss from Man City in shock move’ to replace Tite after World Cup exit

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      BRAZIL want Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to replace Tite as their new manager, reports suggest.The Brazilian tactician resigned from his post after the Selecao’s shock elimination from the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals against Croatia on penalties.
      Brazil want to sign Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as Tite’s replacementCredit: AFP
      According to SPORT, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) are keen on luring Guardiola despite him just signing a contract extension with City.
      The Spanish head coach has put pen to paper on a new deal tying him to the Etihad until 2025.
      In fact, Brazil are planning to contact the ex-Barcelona boss in the coming days.
      CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues is in charge of appointing a new manager and is keen to land the 51-year-old at the end of the current season.
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      It is also understood that Guardiola’s new contract with the reigning Premier League champions is not a sticking point.
      The ex-Bayern Munich boss is Brazil’s top choice to replace Tite as they view him as the best manager in the world.
      However, there are other options being considered, such as Palmeiras manager Abel Ferreira, who won two consecutive Copa Libertadores titles in 2020 and 2021.
      Fluminese’s Fernando Diniz, Gremio’s Renato Portaluppi and Sao Paulo’s Rogerio Ceni are also in the running.
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      Guardiola, though, seems focused on the next three years with City as he predicted an “amazing decade”.
      Guardiola said: “I am so pleased to be staying at Manchester City for another two years.
      “I can’t say thank you enough to everyone at the club for trusting me. I am happy and comfortable, and I have everything I need to do my job as best as possible.
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      Tite resigned from his post after Brazil’s shock 2022 World Cup eliminationCredit: Splash
      “I know the next chapter of this club will be amazing for the next decade. It happened over the last ten years, and it will happen in the next ten years because this club is so stable.
      “From day one I felt something special being here. I cannot be in a better place.
      “I still have the feeling there is more we can achieve together and that is why I want to stay and continue fighting for trophies.” More

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      Man City ‘RECALL wonderkid Kayky from Pacos de Ferreira loan transfer.. but young winger NOT in Pep Guardiola’s plans’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have recalled 19-year-old prospect Kayky from his loan stint at Pacos de Ferreira.The young winger was sent to Portugal in August to develop but only managed nine appearances across all competitions.
      Manchester City ace Kayky has been recalled from his loan stint at Pacos de FerreiraCredit: Getty
      Kayky is not part of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s plansCredit: Getty
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Brazil Under-16 international will be returning to City with immediate effect.
      However, the talented teenager is still not part of Pep Guardiola’s plans for the second half of the season.
      Instead, the reigning Premier League champions will seek to find a “new project” that will see the young Brazilian going out on loan again.
      Romano tweeted: “Manchester City have requested the immediate recall of Brazilian talented winger Kayky, he was on loan to Pacos de Ferreira.
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      “City Group working to find new project on loan with many possibilities, Kayky will make a decision soon.”
      Kayky joined City last year from Fluminense for an initial fee of £9million.
      Guardiola handed the youngster his senior debut in January, and the Spanish tactician predicted he’ll be a star in the future.
      The forward has only managed two senior appearances and also registered six goals as well as four assists in 14 matches with the Under-21s.
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      But City have been feeling it’s best for Kayky to go out and hone his skills until it’s time for his big break.
      For now, the Brazilian will have to wait for his chance to shine at the Etihad with Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez spearheading the Citizens’ attack. More

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      Rio Ferdinand reveals three reasons why he thinks Jude Bellingham will make sensational Man City transfer

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM will seal a transfer to Manchester City over any of their rivals, according to Rio Ferdinand. The former Manchester United and England defender revealed he believed Bellingham would make the switch to the blue half of Manchester in the summer.
      Jude Bellingham will join Manchester City, according to Rio FerdinandCredit: Getty
      Ferdinand outlined three key reasons for why he believed this transfer would happenCredit: Getty
      His criteria for this consisted of three key reasons – those being Pep Guardiola’s new deal, the appeal of being the player to win the Champions League for them and his mates already at the club.
      Speaking on FIVE, he said: “Pep Guardiola’s signed a new deal, if they don’t win the Champions League this year, he goes there with a mindset, ‘I am going to be the man that brings you the Champions League.’
      “That’s how I think he’s moving, that’s how I think he rolls.
      “I think he will (go to City), I think he’ll say he’s got a couple of mates there, England boys, ‘I can go to (Real) Madrid in five years’.
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      “I think he thinks, ‘listen man, I’m a superstar, I want to go win the league and the Premier League because I’m an English-born boy and then I’ll go Madrid and do the same there in a couple of years’.
      “The mad thing is he’s got the chance, the great thing is he has the absolute choice and pick of what he does. There will be clubs queuing up.”
      Bellingham is busy being wooed by a number of interested parties while in Qatar – with Liverpool reportedly taking the lead in the race to sign the 19-year-old.
      The former Birmingham City star has struck up a friendship with Jordan Henderson and was pictured on a stroll alongside Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold while in Qatar.
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      A fan confronted Bellingham while he was alongside Henderson and Alexander-Arnold and told him to sign for Real Madrid instead to help him win the Ballon d’Or.
      Gary Neville also picked up on the way they were cosying up to the Borussia Dortmund star.
      He said: “The whole thing unnerves me!
      “When I was in the camp sort of 15 years ago, I used to sort of get close to (Wayne) Rooney, close to Rio Ferdinand. All those players you thought you could just grab.
      “Now you see Phil Foden next to Jude Bellingham, you see Trent Alexander-Arnold going for a walk with him, you see Jordan Henderson cuddling up to him at the end of the game.
      “And you think ‘you sneaky little sods, I know what you’re trying to do you lot’.”
      But first of all Bellingham has his sights set on helping England beat France to get into the semi-finals of the World Cup. More

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      Pep Guardiola admits he’s open to shock Barcelona return despite signing two-year Man City contract extension last week

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has declared that he would return to Barcelona if it “was essential”, despite signing a new two-year Manchester City extension last week.The Spaniard has committed his future to City until the summer of 2025.
      Guardiola signed a two-year contract extension last week at CityCredit: Getty
      But Pep has refused to rule out a return to BarcaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      His plans for after that are unknown, but Guardiola has hinted that he would be open to returning as Barca manager if “I thought I was essential”.
      As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the four-time Premier League-winning manager said: “It’s a bad way to see it that I have to go back, because Pep left and Barca kept winning.
      “You shouldn’t think like that.
      “If I thought I was essential, I would return, but that’s not the case.

      “There are stages, there are processes, and if one day I have to meet again, we will meet again naturally.”
      City are on the hunt for a fifth Prem title under the legendary boss, but trail league leaders Arsenal by five points.
      However, they are yet to win the Champions League – a competition Guardiola last won as Barca manager back in 2011.
      Guardiola believes his stay until 2025 is vital to City’s next chapter.
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      He said after signing a new deal: “I am so pleased to be staying at Manchester City for another two years.
      “I can’t say thank you enough to everyone at the club for trusting me.
      “I am happy and comfortable, and I have everything I need to do my job as best as possible.
      “I know the next chapter of this club will be amazing for the next decade.
      “It happened over the last ten years, and it will happen in the next ten years because this club is so stable.
      “From day one I felt something special being here. I cannot be in a better place.
      “I still have the feeling there is more we can achieve together and that is why I want to stay and continue fighting for trophies.” More

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      Man Utd have ‘hardly any chance’ to sign Jude Bellingham leaving Liverpool & Man City in straight fight for England ace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly have “hardly any chance” of signing Jude Bellingham.And now it is rivals Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid leading the chase for the teenage sensation.
      Man Utd have allegedly suffered a blow in their pursuit of Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The England World Cup star is arguably the hottest commodity in Europe after his displays for club and country.
      Bellingham has been enjoying a stunning season at Dortmund with seven goals and two assists in 20 appearances.
      And he followed that up by bagging his first goal for the Three Lions in a stunning display in the 6-2 victory over Iran on Monday.
      The 19-year-old is subject to a five-way bidding war between the continent’s elite clubs.
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      However, now it seems that United and Premier League rivals Chelsea are out of the running.
      And it is now a “triple fight” for Bellingham’s signature between Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid.
      That is according to Sky Sport reporter Florian Plettenberg.
      He tweeted an update on the situation that said: “X News #Bellingham: Been told that #MUFC hardly has a chance anymore. Triple fight: Liverpool, City, Real!”
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      He added: “#LFC & Klopp pushing! But not at any price due to FFP. Price: Up to €150m! JB is LFCs top target for central midfield – next to 2 players from South America.”
      Bellingham’s goal against Iran further strengthened his growing reputation on the world stage. 
      But the ex-Birmingham City ace and his England teammates failed to shine again on Friday in the drab goalless World Cup draw with USA.
      Even the WAGs were yawning during the game as the toothless Three Lions failed to mount any serious threat to the Americans.
      That result left England still top of the group on four points, a point ahead of second-placed Iran.
      The USA, who take on Iran on Tuesday, are third on two points after consecutive draws.
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      And Wales, who England face in their final Group B match, are bottom on one point.
      That means the Three Lions will qualify for the knockouts if they avoid a defeat by four goals to the Welsh. More