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      Man Utd make ‘improved Rasmus Hojlund bid worth over £51m with star very clear on wanting Old Trafford transfer’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have improved their bid for Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.United have been desperate to land a striker ever since Cristiano Ronaldo had his contract ripped up following a tell-all interview that saw him slam the club from top to bottom in November.
      Manchester United have improved their bid for Atalanta star Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty
      And Hojlund has been the Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag’s top target during the summer transfer window.
      And according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Manchester giants have upped their offer after “direct talks”.
      United have now tabled €60million (£51m) and negotiations are still ongoing with the Serie A outfit.
      Ten Hag’s side wants to close the deal for the Denmark international as soon as possible.
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      That is because the Red Devils want to focus on other positions as the Dutch tactician wants his team to be completely ready in time for the Premier League curtain-raiser next month.
      Hojlund has been wanting to move to Old Trafford throughout the summer and has now made that feeling “very clear”.

      Atalanta, however, have previously demanded a whopping £86m for the 20-year-old.
      United have insisted they won’t go over £60m for the centre-forward.
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      The Premier League giants have been targeting Hojlund ever since Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy slapped a staggering £100m price tag on Harry Kane.
      This comes after reports suggesting Paris Saint-Germain tried to hijack a deal with a £43m bid.
      But that is unlikely to be accepted with United offering more, while PSG are prepared to walk away if they get turned down. More

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      Tottenham join Brennan Johnson transfer race as Nottingham Forest reject £35m bid from Premier League side

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      TOTTENHAM have joined the race to sign Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest, according to reports.The Wales star has been in demand this summer, with Forest also rejecting a £35million bid from another Premier League side.
      Tottenham have joined the race to sign Brennan JohnsonCredit: Reuters
      According to The Athletic, Spurs are monitoring Johnson’s situation at the City Ground.
      Forest are keen to keep hold of Johnson ahead of their second season in the top flight.
      Johnson has three years remaining on his contract and was a key man in the club’s survival last term.
      His form for Steve Cooper’s side has increased demand in the 22-year-old this summer.
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      The Forest academy graduate scored eight league goals last season as his side finished four points above the relegation zone.
      Those goals have seen Brentford chase a move this summer and the Bees had a £30m bid rejected in June.
      The report adds, though, that Brentford have now had a £35m approach knocked back by Forest.
      Forest are said to value the midfielder at around £50m.
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      Their latest bid did include potential add-ons but was not equal to Forest’s asking price.
      Johnson is understood to have held talks with the club and Cooper over his future.
      He is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.
      Earlier this week, Forest signed another winger in the form of Anthony Elanga from Manchester United. More

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      Fans love Roy Keane’s ‘hilarious’ reaction as Man Utd legend dresses as clown and sighs in Sky Sports advert

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      ROY KEANE gave a “hilarious” reaction when dressed up as a CLOWN for Sky Sports’ newest advert. The ad was circus themed – paying homage to The Greatest Show On Earth – and featured several stars.
      Roy Keane gave a ‘hilarious’ when dressed up as a clown for Sky Sports’ newest advertCredit: TWITTER @SKYSPORTS
      The Man Utd legend had fans in stitchesCredit: TWITTER @SKYSPORTS

      Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish and Lauren James all star while so too do Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen and Emma Raducanu.
      Hollywood actor Idris Elba played the role as showman and the clip ended with a brilliant exchange with Manchester United legend Keane.
      Elba says: “You’re up, Roy.”
      Keane gives a trademark sigh and fans loved it with one saying: “Roy reaction for me is hilarious as always.”
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      Another added: “Roy Keane new meme gonna be crazy.”
      Keane has been a fans’ favourite since becoming a regular Sky Sports pundit, never shying away from giving his often blunt assessments.
      And he raised eyebrows by telling Jamie Carragher he only played with five world-class players in his career.
      But Cristiano Ronaldo was not one of them.
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      He said: “We never gave ourselves an opportunity to talk about players being world-class.
      “But if I look back now, you’d have to class Giggsy [Ryan Giggs].
      “I always class the world class players as lads who were doing it for nine, ten, 11 years – obviously Giggsy’s done it for a lot longer, but to me, that’s the key to being a really good player – you’ve got to be consistent.
      “We see players now, they have a good month and [they’re] patting themselves on the back.
      “You have to be good for years and years, and Giggsy would have been a prime example.”
      Cristiano Ronaldo did not make Roy Keane’s top five team-matesCredit: Getty More

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      One-bedroom flat overlooking Premier League football stadium on market for £1,500 a month – would you snap it up?

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      A ONE-BEDROOM flat overlooking a Premier League football stadium is on the market for £1,500 a month.Apartments are available in the development located next to the Gtech Community Stadium in West London where Brentford FC play.
      Apartments are available next to the Gtech Community Stadium in West LondonCredit: Kew Bridge
      They feature a double bedroom with an en suite bathroomCredit: Kew Bridge
      The homes are described as “the perfect place to relax and unwind after a long day”.
      They feature a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom and furniture supplied by BoConcept.
      The flats also have a stylish open plan living space complete with a 2-seater sofa.
      The fitted kitchens include a dining space and fully integrated appliances.
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      The development is located by Kew Bridge station with transport links into central London and the M4.
      Apo, a residential management company that operates homes for rent, has them on the market for £1,500 to £2,100 per month.
      Residents can enjoy a complimentary gym membership, private lounges and roof terraces.
      The Bees left Griffin Park for the Gtech Community Stadium in September 2020.
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      Thomas Frank’s side finished 13th in their debut campaign and kicked on in their second season to claim ninth – above local rivals Fulham and Chelsea.
      The fitted kitchens include a dining space and fully integrated appliancesCredit: Kew Bridge
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      Dream Team 2023/24: Best Newcastle players, bargain options and potential flops

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      DREAM TEAM managers are assembling their squads ahead of the Premier League season.So we’re here to lend a helping hand by analysing the top teams from last season, with Newcastle under the microscope this time.
      A fourth-place finish was huge for Eddie Howe’s side, with many of his players set to feature in teams up and down the country this time around.
      We’ve put together their best players, bargain options and potential flops ahead of the new campaign.

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      Newcastle players provided excellent value-for-money last seasonCredit: Getty
      BEST PLAYERS
      There’s only one place to start and that’s with Toon skipper Kieran Trippier (£6m).
      The England international finished the season as Dream Team’s top defender last season by a wide margin.
      Newcastle’s early season defensive displays contributed to many of those points but he also contributed one goal and ten assists, thanks in no small part to his set pieces.
      No team conceded fewer goals than the Magpies last campaign and with Trippier a key player in both defence and attack, it’s no surprise 17.4% of managers are picking him ahead of the new season despite the fact he’s the joint-most expensive player in his position.
      Alexander Isak (£4m) might find himself playing in several positions across the front line once the action gets underway but the Swede has been utilised as a centre-forward in pre-season.
      He averaged a goal involvement every 127.1 minutes in his 22 Premier League appearances last term which suggests he could plunder plentiful points if he avoids injury.
      He’s a cheaper option than Callum Wilson (£4.5m) who did superbly last season but there’s a sense that the ultimate aim is to have Isak lead the line more often than not.
      While Nick Pope (£4.5m) beaten only by David de Gea in the goalkeepers’ rankings in 2022/23 – a solid option.
      Newcastle’s talisman in midfieldCredit: AP
      POTENTIAL BARGAINS
      Bruno Guimaraes (£3m) is Newcastle’s midfield talisman and the fan favourite shows no sign of slowing down.
      He’s set to form a new-look midfield alongside summer signing Sandro Tonali (£2.5m).
      With points on offer for successful tackles, Guimaraes could reap the rewards after 70 league tackles in total last season, putting him 11th in the top flight.
      If you ignore his 12 yellow cards from last year (a big ask, we know) then Joelinton (£3m) could offer value for money, with a greater attacking presence and opportunity to play in the forward areas.
      Selected in just 2.3% of sides so far, he could be a secret weapon heading into the new season.
      A word for Tonali too, who could look very cheap at £2.5m if he’s as good as Newcastle believe him to be.
      Fab last year – but what about this year?Credit: Getty
      POTENTIAL FLOPS
      Big-scoring defenders are the cornerstone of any successful Dream Team XI.
      Fabian Schar (£4.5m) fit the bill last season but it might not look the same this time around.
      The Toon kept one clean sheet in their last 11 games at the end of the season – at home to Leicester in a 0-0 draw – which highlights how impressive they started before conceding plenty in the run-in.
      The Swiss centre-back is relatively expensive, a reflection of his efforts last term, but his returns in April and May were cause for concern.
      Miguel Almiron (£3.5m) started 2022/23 on fire and registered 11 goals and two assists in the top flight.
      However, he only managed to play 90 minutes on two occasions since February following a dip in form and Harvey Barnes’ (£3.5m) arrival, plus Anthony Gordon’s (£2.5m) summer form, could mean sparse minutes for the Paraguayan.
      With the likes of Declan Rice, Kaoru Mitoma and Mason Mount all the same price, there’s better options out there.

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      Which strikers will benefit most from Dream Team’s NEW scoring system this season?

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      DREAM TEAM is building towards the 2023/24 season at a rapid rate.If you haven’t yet selected an XI, what are you waiting for? You can make as many changes as you like before Gameweek 1 gets underway so there’s no reason to delay in picking a team, even if it’s just a first draft.

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      Many fans expect Darwin Nunez to prosper this coming seasonCredit: DREAM TEAM
      This season’s fantasy game features an improved scoring system, one that recognises individual performance levels in more detail than ever before.
      Click here to get the full lowdown on 2023/24’s scoring system if you’re not already familiar.
      Clearly, it’s beneficial for Dream Team gaffers to have an idea of which forwards will benefit most from the new scoring system.
      We’ve helpfully dug deep into the stats to highlight the ten strikers whose points tallies would have increased the most had the new scoring system been implemented last season.
      HIGHEST POINTS INCREASES AMONG DREAM TEAM STRIKERS

      Brennan Johnson (£3m) 82 points to 176 points
      Son Heung-min (£5m) 158 pts to 248 pts
      Mohamed Salah (£7m) 275 pts to 355 pts
      Darwin Nunez (£4m) 132 pts to 211 pts
      Jordan Ayew (£2.5m) 67 pts to 145 pts
      Marcus Rashford (£6.5m) 301 pts to 373 pts
      Dominic Solanke (£3m) 92 pts to 163 pts
      Michail Antonio (£3m) 125 pts to 191 pts
      Ollie Watkins (£4.5m) 162 pts to 223 pts
      Eddie Nketiah (£2m) 72 pts to 133 pts

      Johnson was generously categorised as a midfielder in 2022/23 but Nottingham Forest’s No20 is among the strikers this season having been his side’s most advanced player more often than not since promotion.
      The Wales international dovetailed beautifully with Morgan Gibbs-White (£3m) and Taiwo Awoniyi (£2.5m), particularly at the City Ground where Steve Cooper’s side mustered enough points to swerve relegation.
      Johnson impressed for Forest in 2022/23Credit: GETTY
      Johnson ranked first among Forest’s squad for shots on target in the Premier League last term and second for chances created, minutes played, and other metrics that will be more important than ever before in Dream Team this coming campaign.
      The fact the 22-year-old’s points total would have more than doubled in the new scoring system makes him a potentially savvy value-for-money forward this term.
      Son’s inclusion in this list is an interesting one as the Spurs fan favourite has freely admitted that he was under par for much of 2022/23. 
      However, the South Korean superstar’s par is set much higher than most and it’s a measure of the standards he’s set for himself that a season with 14 goals and six assists was widely panned.
      Truth be told, a significant proportion of his points came from three bumper fixtures against Leicester (hat-trick), Preston (brace) and Frankfurt (brace) but what ultimately matters is the final tally.
      Dream Team’s new scoring system rewards players with one point per shot on target and only six players registered more than Son in the Premier League last season – as a shot-happy player this change should suit Spurs’ No7.
      Son has set high standards for himselfCredit: GETTY
      Should Dream Team gaffers expect big things from Liverpool this season?
      Salah and Nunez would have been 152 points better off as a pair last term had the new scoring system been implemented, an indication that the Reds’ forwards are set to thrive.
      It goes without saying that the Egypt international is the absolute definition of a tried-and-tested Dream Team asset of the highest calibre but the ex-Benfica man is a more enigmatic figure.
      The 24-year-old’s time at Anfield has been defined by plenty of threat but undermined by inefficiency in front of goal.
      Even if Nunez, who has taken Liverpool’s No9 shirt following Roberto Firmino’s departure, has an average campaign in terms of finishing, gaffers should expect plenty of goals and points because his play style ensures he gets loads of chances.
      Nunez would be a bold pick from the get-go but a revised total of 207 points suggests he’s a player who will enjoy the new scoring system.
      A Dream Team legendCredit: GETTY
      Lastly, Watkins’ presence here will encourage plenty of Dream Team bosses as the Aston Villa striker is likely to be a relatively popular recruit having been one of the top flight’s most prolific goalscorers since the World Cup.
      And let’s not forget, he’ll have European fixtures to bolster his schedule this season if Unai Emery’s side successfully negotiate the Europa Conference League play-offs.

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      Which goalkeepers will benefit most from Dream Team’s new scoring system this season?

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      DREAM TEAM’S fantasy game will be better than ever this coming season.We’ve revolutionised the scoring system for 2023/24 and there’s a significant change Dream Team gaffers should focus on when selecting their goalkeeper for the campaign ahead.

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      Jordan Pickford would have benefited greatly from the new scoring system last seasonCredit: DREAM TEAM
      Clean sheets remain the primary currency with custodians earning five points each time they shut out their opponents (provided they play at least 60 minutes of the fixture).
      Keepers will also be punished with a minus point for every goal they concede after the first in any given game.
      The big difference this season is the introduction of a point earned for every two saves registered, with saves being defined by stats boffins OPTA.
      This is a notable factor as previously Dream Team bosses would be content with backing a keeper sat comfortably behind a solid defence but, going forward, it may be the case that selecting an individual who is required to make their fair share saves is a better strategy.
      To analyse how the new scoring methodology may impact Dream Team’s goalkeepers, let’s take a look at the five players who would have benefited most last season had the new system been implemented.
      DREAM TEAM GOALKEEPERS WOULD HAVE BENEFITED MOST FROM THE NEW SCORING SYSTEM LAST SEASON

      Aaron Ramsdale (£4m) 95 points to 182 points
      Alisson (£4.5m) 130 pts to 214 pts
      Jordan Pickford (£3m) 58 pts to 142 pts
      Jose Sa (£3m) 80 pts to 158 pts
      Bernd Leno (£3m) 80 pts to 157 pts

      Ramsdale was a relatively busy man last seasonCredit: GETTY
      The first thing to note is that David de Gea, who finished as Dream Team’s outright top goalkeeper in 2022/23, would have earned an additional 118 points via the new scoring system!
      In fact, no player in any position would have benefited more than the Spaniard, who made 101 saves in the Premier League last term plus many more in all competitions.
      But with De Gea having left Old Trafford, it will be interesting to see whether Andre Onana (£4m) can fill the void.
      What Dream Team managers should take away from Aaron Ramsdale and Alisson’spoint spikes is that goalkeepers who combine regular clean sheets with high save numbers will benefit most from the new process.
      The new scoring system would have recognised Alisson’s impressive individual performances in 2022/23Credit: GETTY
      Jordan Pickford’s appearance in this list is notable because Everton finished 17th in the league last season and, generally, the success of defensive assets are deeply linked to their team’s fortunes.
      The new scoring system recognises the fact some keepers may be impressive individually even if the team they represent is struggling as a whole.
      In 2022/23, David Raya (£4m) registered the most saves (154) in the top flight with Bernd Leno and Pickford completing the podium – these are the type of stats gaffers should take notice of when building their team ahead of the new season.

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      Premier League winner looks unrecognisable as he shows off bizarre new haircut leaving him in hysterics

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      DANNY DRINKWATER even had himself in hysterics after showing off his bizarre new haircut.The Premier League winner looked unrecognisable as he revealed his striking new appearance on social media.
      Danny Drinkwater has ditched his messy curlsCredit: Instagram @dannydrinkwater
      Danny Drinkwater’s new haircut left him in hystericsCredit: Instagram @dannydrinkwater
      His hair transformation came after he had showed off his messy barnet on Thursday morning.
      Drinkwater uploaded a selfie featuring his out of control curls to his Instagram story and wrote: “Good morning…”
      He then followed it up with a clip of himself after getting the clippers out.
      Having completely shaved the top of his head, Drinkwater turned to show the remaining hair on the sides and back.
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      His new look left him in hysterics as he joked: “New look?” along with a series of crying laughing emojis.
      It is unclear whether the 33-year-old’s new haircut will remain or if it will help him find a club this summer.
      Drinkwater has been a free agent since leaving Chelsea last summer, having joined the Blues a year after winning the Premier League with Leicester in 2016.
      During his five years at Stamford Bridge, Drinkwater made just 23 appearances and was loaned out four different times.
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      However, he is now eyeing a move to Saudi Arabia, where he could link up with former team-mate N’Golo Kante at Al-Ittihad.
      He told SportBible earlier this month: “If I was to team up again with Kante, the team knows they’ve got a Premier League-winning formula there.
      “If that’s something they are interested in then I’m game. I think bringing players like Benzema, Ronaldo and Kante to the country is massively attractive for other professionals as well.
      Danny Drinkwater won the Premier League with Leicester in 2016Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      “You want to test yourself. I’d be more than willing to listen to offers and have a look.
      “I’m sure it would be a great experience. They are building towards something special.” More