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      Man Utd transfer blow as Barcelona prepare shock raid on arch-rivals Real Madrid for star Asensio

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Marco Asensio with Barcelona keen on the winger.Asensio has been linked with a Premier League move over the last few years.
      Barcelona have contacted Marco Asensio over a free contract moveCredit: Getty
      Liverpool and Arsenal have been credited with an interest in the Real Madrid star but United were reportedly considering a summer move.
      Asensio, 27, is out of contract in the summer and Barcelona have made contact with him, according to Sport.
      Asensio is now represented by superagent Jorge Mendes, who has a close relationship with Barca president Joan Laporta.
      But Real are keen to keep Asensio and have opened negotiations for a new deal.
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      However, an agreement is yet to be reached between the two parties with Asensio demanding a higher salary than Los Blancos are willing to pay.
      That could open the door to United, who are able to approach Asensio on a pre-contract basis.
      And the Red Devils are one of a few clubs who would be able to afford Asensio’s reported £120,000-a-week salary.
      Asensio joined Real Madrid from Mallorca for around £3.5million in 2014.
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      He has contributed 52 goals and 27 assists in 250 appearances for the club.
      And his trophy cabinet since arriving at the Bernabeu includes three LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues. More

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      Ralf Rangnick picked out three Man Utd ‘mood killers’ and now two of them have left Old Trafford in transfer exits

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have got rid of two out of three “mood killers” Ralf Rangnick identified last year.The German manager oversaw a turbulent spell in United’s recent history and tried to make big changes at the club.
      Ralf Rangnick identified Anthony Martial as a problem playerCredit: PA
      The former boss also claimed Cavani and Pogba were “mood killers”Credit: EPA
      He did not hold back in listing what needed to improve, including calling for as many as ten new signings.
      Rangnick also picked out three players who caused problems behind the scenes and worsened squad morale in an interview with Bild.
      Of the trio, Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba have since left the club, but Antony Martial remains after a short loan spell at Sevilla last season.
      Martial was welcomed back into the squad by Erik ten Hag but he recently lost his place in the side following the arrival of Wout Weghorst this month.
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      The Dutchman has worked wonders with the Red Devils and also come up with creative ways to boost squad morale.
      After the game against Crystal Palace this month the United squad reportedly arrived back in Manchester at 1.30am with the temperature at -3C.
      But Ten Hag and United employees thought up a sweet way to cheer up the team… handing every player some de-icer to clear their frozen car windscreens quickly.
      The de-icer supposedly saved the players ten minutes and it was a boost “when you’re freezing, tired and just want your bed.”
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      Bruno Fernandes also claimed Ten Hag joining in on a team punishment following the embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Brentford was a turning point in their season.
      The team was made to run a gruelling 13.8km in boiling temperatures, but Ten Hag’s participation made the squad feel they were all in it together. More

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      West Ham icon Michail Antonio being lined up for shock MLS January transfer exit after falling down pecking order

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      MICHAIL ANTONIO has been linked with a late January move to the MLS.However, SunSport understands West Ham remain adamant the striker is NOT for sale as they attempt to cope with an injury crisis.
      Michail Antonio is attracting interest from teams in the MLSCredit: Getty
      Antonio, 32, has made just nine Premier League starts this campaign following the £30.5million summer arrival of Gianluca Scamacca.
      And the £15m signing of Danny Ings this month has pushed the Jamaica international down the pecking order even further.
      After seven years with the Hammers, Antonio has been linked with moves away to Prem rivals Chelsea and Wolves.
      SunSport believe the player’s name has also been circulating around several teams in the United States.
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      If he was to leave, boss David Moyes would rather he did not join a side currently battling with West Ham at the bottom of the league.
      But with both Scamacca and Ings struggling with knee injuries, it is incredibly unlikely the Irons will let Antonio go this month.
      West Ham have only scored 17 goals in 20 top-flight games so far this season, with Antonio notching just two of those.
      His contract expires in 2024 and there is also an option for a one-year extension.
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      Moyes’ men face a testing month ahead, with Derby in the FA Cup fourth round on Monday before clashes with top-four hopefuls Newcastle, Chelsea and Tottenham.
      The Scot was on the brink of the sack before a timely 2-0 victory over Everton last weekend ended a run of seven Prem matches without a win.
      But another poor run could put him in hot water once more. More

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      Tottenham willing to pay Pedro Porro’s £39.9m transfer release clause after weeks of talks with Sporting Lisbon

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      TOTTENHAM are willing to match Pedro Porro’s release clause – but Sporting Lisbon are currently dragging their heels over the deal.Right wing-back Porro, 23, has been Spurs’ main transfer target this window.
      Pedro Porro’s move to Tottenham is being delayed by SportingCredit: Getty
      Porro impressed in the Champions League this season, and featured twice against Spurs in the group stage
      The North Londoners have been in negotiations all month and are willing to pay the £39.9million release clause.
      It is understood though that Sporting want to keep Porro until at least after Saturday, when they play Porto in the Taca da Liga final – Portugal’s equivalent of the League Cup.
      There remains a confidence the transfer will eventually go through but the delay is no doubt frustrating Spurs fans.
      Tottenham signed winger Arnaut Danjuma on loan on Wednesday after pinching him from Everton in the 11th hour.
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      Danjuma netted six goals in 11 appearances in Europe while also scoring a further 10 goals in 23 LaLiga matches for Villarreal.
      Elsewhere, SunSport understands a potential loan move for Djed Spence is being delayed due to the club’s refusal to include an option-to-buy in a deal.
      A host of clubs, including Leicester, Brentford, Crystal Palace and Ligue 1 side Lyon are all keen on a short-term deal this month.
      However, with the club not entertaining any permanent buy offers, negotiations are dragging.
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      Prior to their victory over Fulham on Monday, which came courtesy of Manchester United-linked ace Harry Kane, Spurs had won just one of their five Premier League games since the World Cup.
      But victory over the Cottagers allowed Antonio Conte’s side to close the gap to the top four to just three points. More

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      Man Utd reserves paid HUGE match bonus even if they were on just £250-a-week… but Sir Alex Ferguson stopped it

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reserves used to receive a £10,000 match bonus… until Sir Alex Ferguson put a lid on the pay structure.That’s according to ex-United stopper Ben Foster.
      Manchester United reserves used to receive £10,000 per gameCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Ben Foster played 23 times for Manchester UnitedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      The 35-year-old announced his retirement from football in September and now spends his time talking about the game.
      Most of the time he’s doing it on his podcast “Fozcast – The Ben Foster Podcast”, which is available to watch on YouTube.
      He often speaks about his career and occasionally goes back to his early days at Old Trafford.
      During a recent episode, where was joined by Soccer AM star Tubes, he was discussing bonuses and match fees.
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      And remarkably, Foster revealed how reserve players earning as little as £250-per-week would be paid 40 times that for simply coming onto the pitch.
      Although players would only get half that amount if they were on the pitch for just 20 minutes.
      Speaking on the Fozcast, he said: “It’s basically an incentive to say ‘if you can get on the pitch or start a game, we will look after you, we will pay you a big bonus’.
      “So they’re happy to say, if you’re doing well and making it into the pitch, you’re earning your money, we will pay you the bonus payments.
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      “That clause is probably a standard fee for a younger player, £10,000 would be a standard fee, it doesn’t matter if you were on £250-a-week or £6,000-per-week like me, if you made it onto the pitch, you would get £10,000-per-week.
      “If you come on as a sub, you get half of that.
      Every player would also receive an additional £500 for every point won in the Premier League.
      And Foster jokiningly said: “We were winning every single time back then.”
      But the former goalkeeper revealed that once he exited the club they eventually changed the win bonus, meaning players would only be paid extra for winning silverware.
      Foster added: “That was 15 years ago, bonus payments, win bonuses have gone up like you wouldn’t believe, I’m talking an awful increase.
      “But what Manchester United did when I left in 2010, they completely changed the bonus structure.
      “They were in the era of dominance, complete dominance, when they were always in the Champions League final, always winning the Premier League and always winning the League Cup and FA Cup.
      “So they changed it and said you will only get a bonus if you win the Premier League or Champions League and the same thing with the FA Cup and League Cup.
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      “The appearance fee will always be there, but the win bonus for success, you will only get it if you win, you have to win the Premier League.
      “So they could play a 38-game season, not win anything and they’re not getting any win bonus.” More

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      Man Utd ace Charlie Savage – son of Robbie – to join Forest Green Rovers on loan transfer and work under Duncan Ferguson

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      CHARLIE SAVAGE will complete a loan move to League One side Forest Green Rovers today.That is despite the departure of head coach Ian Burchnall on Wednesday.
      Charlie Savage will join Forest Green Rovers on loanCredit: Getty
      Duncan Ferguson is set to takeover as managerCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old Manchester United midfielder is keen to carry on his development and will leave Old Trafford for the rest of the season.
      Savage, son of ex-Leicester and Wales midfielder Robbie, has undergone medical tests for his switch to the New Lawn.
      The Welsh Under-21 starlet attracted interest from a number of EFL clubs.
      Forest Green are also expected to announce the appointment of Everton legend Duncan Ferguson as Burchnall’s replacement.
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      The Gloucestershire club are rock-bottom of the League One table and face a fight against relegation.
      Burchnall was sacked after Forest Green picked up just five wins in 28 games.

      Club chairman Dale Vince said: “I’m grateful to Ian for all his hard work this season, it’s definitely not been easy.
      “Our first season in League One was always going to be a challenge in itself but it’s been made more difficult by a number of factors, with their roots in last summer.
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      “I believe in Ian as a coach, but circumstances have led us to this place, we’ve recruited strongly in the January window, player wise – now we need to recruit a new head coach – to give ourselves the best chance or staying in this league.”
      Ferguson would arrive with managerial experience, having twice taken over at Everton in a caretaker role.
      He replaced Marco Silva in an interim role in 2019, before Carlo Ancelotti was appointed.
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      Chelsea boss Graham Potter set to axe three top stars in January transfer window cull as squad overhaul continues

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      CHELSEA manager Graham Potter is set to sell three star players this month as he looks to re-build the squad, according to reports.The ex-Brighton boss is open to getting rid of several underperforming members of the squad, with the team languishing in tenth place in the Premier League table.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave Chelsea this monthCredit: PA
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could depart despite arriving just four months ago.
      The 33-year-old has scored just one goal in 11 league matches and has so far failed to impress after joining the club as he wanted to work again with previous boss Thomas Tuchel.
      Aston Villa are reportedly keen on Aubameyang, according to The Athletic, having just let Danny Ings go to West Ham.
      Kai Havertz could also leave Chelsea this January, claim Sky Germany.
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      The attacking midfielder has been in poor form this season, finding the back of the net six times in 27 appearances.
      They report Havertz is happy playing for Potter but does “not have faith in the Chelsea squad.”
      The Blues could look to offload him following the signings of other attackers Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Joao Felix as well as Christopher Nkunku arriving in the summer.
      Forgotten man Tiemoue Bakayoko could also be on the way out, five years after he last featured for Chelsea.
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      The Frenchman arrived for a fee of around £40million in 2017 but has only featured on 43 occasions.
      He has spent time out on loan at Monaco, Napoli and AC Milan.

      Bakayoko is into his second spell at the San Siro this season but is still waiting for his first appearance of the campaign, being left on the bench 19 times in all competitions.
      Reports suggest his loan deal will be terminated and he may join Turkish outfit Adana Demirspor.
      Other potential departures from Chelsea include Christian Pulisic and Hakim Ziyech, which both attracting interest from Newcastle and Everton respectively.
      The West Londoners could see more arrivals this month, not just departures, with a bid reportedly in for Lyon’s Malo Gusto.
      Kai Havertz could be sold by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Tiemoue Bakayoko looks set to for a permanent exitCredit: AFP AFP or Licensors AFP or Licensors More

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      Chelsea legend and Sky pundit Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink makes Premier League title prediction… and reveals Arsenal fears

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      CHELSEA legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has revealed who he believes will win the Premier League this season. And despite their five-point advantage over Manchester City, he believes the Gunners will eventually be chased down by the champions.
      Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink does not believe Arsenal will win the titleCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Instead, he has tipped City to claim a third title in a rowCredit: Getty
      Hasselbaink, who works as a pundit for Sky Sports, admitted that Mikel Arteta’s side have surprised him.
      However, he insisted that they will “have a bad time” at some point this season which could cause them to slip up and lose their hold on the title.
      Speaking to SafeBettingSites, he said: “Arsenal are doing so well and they keep on surprising me.
      “They’re doing great and playing really good football but I do think they’re going to have a bad time of maybe two or three losses and then we’ll see how they react.
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      “My favourites are still Manchester City but I’m getting closer and closer to saying that perhaps it is going to be Arsenal’s year.”
      The Gunners have lost just once so far this season.
      That loss came at Old Trafford in a 3-1 defeat to Manchester United, but Arsenal got their revenge when United visited the Emirates last week with an Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka-inspired 3-2 victory.
      Meanwhile, Man City have continued to pick up wins, but have been heavily criticised by manager Pep Guardiola.
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      The Spaniard, who has won four of the last five Prem titles, has hypothesised that his players have lost their hunger to go and win another title.
      Erling Haaland has scored a staggering 25 goals in the Prem alone this season, but City have still dropped points to opponents they would typically brush aside in previous years.
      Historical statistics are also in Arsenal’s favour.
      Only one team in Prem history has failed to win the title after collecting 50 points or more from their first 19 games of the season, that being Liverpool in 2018/19. More