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      Man Utd offer Facundo Pellistri in swap transfer for Christian Eriksen’s close friend with £69m release clause

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have offered Facundo Pellistri in a swap deal for Sporting Lisbon midfielder Morten Hjulmand.But the bid has been rejected by the Portuguese club as they wait on the Red Devils to trigger his £69million release clause.
      Morten Hjulmand is being closely monitored by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Hjulmand, left, is close friends with Manchester United man Christian Eriksen, rightCredit: AFP
      Man Utd have been to watch defensive midfielder Hjulmand at least six times already this season.
      Old Trafford scouts have seen him play in both the Primeira Liga and Europa League.
      And Erik ten Hag’s men also have the additional lure of Christian Eriksen who is Hjulmand’s close friend.
      Eriksen is understood to be a mentor to the 24-year-old when they play together for Denmark.
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      And Rasmus Hojlund is another Danish international at Man Utd.
      But the offer of Uruguayan international Pellistri – who has featured nine times in the league this season – is not being entertained by Sporting.
      Hjulmand arrived at Sporting from Lecce for around £15m.
      He has featured in all but one of the Portuguese side’s 24 games since joining the club.
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      Facundo Pellistri has been offered as part of a swap deal for HjulmandCredit: Getty
      Hjulmand has been a rock in midfield for Sporting this season
      And he has contributed one goal and two assists in all competitions.
      It is not the first time Hjulmand has been linked with a move to the Premier League.
      While at Lecce, the midfielder was mooted as a potential target for Southampton.
      But Man Utd will be a more attractive proposition for the Sporting man as Ten Hag looks to bolster his midfield options.
      Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat have struggled since arriving in the summer.
      And Casemiro also struggled at the start of the season before suffering an injury.
      Man Utd are languishing in eighth in the Premier League table, nine points adrift of the top four.
      And they are heading into a tough run of fixtures against Tottenham, Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa.
      Pellistri has struggled to make an impact for Man Utd so far this season More

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      Premier League side give Under-8s squad a day to remember as youngsters take on first-team stars in training friendly

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      WOLVES manager Gary O’Neil surprised some of the club’s academy youngsters with a friendly against the first team last week.O’Neil invited Wolves Under-8’s to Compton Park where they met the likes of Hugo Bueno, Max Kilman, Jose Sa, Matheus Cunha, Pablo Sarabia and Pedro Neto.

      Wolves’ Under-8’s were invited to take part in a friendly against the first team last weekCredit: @Wolves
      Gary O’Neil organised a five-aside gameCredit: @Wolves
      Max Kilman, Jose Sa, Matheus Cunha, Pablo Sarabia and Pedro Neto were all involvedCredit: @Wolves
      They watched a first team training session before taking to the pitch themselves for an unforgettable match.
      Discussing the special day, pre-academy and development centre recruitment officer, Calvin Smith, told the official Wolves website: “They didn’t know they were going.
      “We didn’t tell them until the end of our training session so when I sat them down to say they were going to meet the first-team, they couldn’t believe it.
      “They wanted to know who they were meeting, who was going to be there – is Gary O’Neil there, is Cunha there? As soon as I told them they couldn’t wait to get over there and interact with their idols.
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      “The players were like big kids which was fantastic for our boys because that’s what they want. They were sliding around the pitch, screaming when they scored, celebrating when the younger ones scored and having chats with them during the game.
      “The interactions were fantastic and Gary O’Neil himself called the boys down and said they were going to be playing against the big kids which is great because it just makes it all relatable.
      “Gary was high-fiving all of the boys and made everyone feel really comfortable.
      “Matt Hobbs also introduced himself to everyone and shook their hand, again reiterating that ‘one pack’ mentality from the youngest players to the sporting director.”
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      Football fans hailed the gesture as “pure class”, with one person tweeting: “Class act is Gaz, lucky to have him.”
      Another added: “This is beautiful. Memories that will stay with them for a lifetime.”
      A third wrote: “Well done to all involved, nice and wholesome.”
      While a fourth commented: “Brilliant initiative from Gary O’Neil this…an experience these lads will never forget.”
      Wolves’ mid-season break will be cut short next week when they face Brentford again in an FA Cup third round replay.
      O’Neil’s side held the Bees to a 1-1 draw on Friday. More

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      Radu Dragusin flying to London to complete Tottenham transfer as Djed Spence swap deal agreed despite late hijacking

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      TOTTENHAM have agreed a deal for Genoa defender Radu Dragusin.Spurs’ offer of £21.5milllion plus Djed Spence on loan looked set to get the transfer over the line.
      Radu Dragusin has chosen Tottenham over Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Dragusin has attracted attention following his impressive displays for Genoa
      But German champions Bayern then made an improved offer of £26.7m as they looked to steal him away from Ange Postecoglou.
      However Spurs have now reached “total agreement” with Genoa as their offer was accepted overnight.
      Dragusin is expected to travel to London on Wednesday morning to complete the move.
      The deal is worth £21.5m plus £4.3m in add-ons.
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      As part of the transfer, right-back Spence will join Genoa until the end of the season after his Leeds loan was terminated.
      Tottenham will still pay Spence’s wages after the player was convinced of the temporary move to Serie A.
      It came after Leeds boss Daniel Farke was unimpressed with the 23-year-old’s attitude, and it is understood there was little interest from Championship clubs borrowing Spence this month.
      The loan to Genoa includes an option to sign the wing-back permanently for £8.6m in the summer.
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      Djed Spence’s Leeds loan was terminated last weekCredit: Getty
      Should Dragusin complete his move before midday on Friday he could make his Premier League debut at Manchester United on Sunday.
      It is a huge coup for Postecoglou who always prioritised a new centre-back in this window to bolster his options.
      Full-backs Ben Davies and Emerson Royal have had to play in the middle of defence while first-choice pair Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero have been injured in recent months.
      Ashley Phillips, 18, who signed from Blackburn for £2m in the summer, was deemed not ready and loaned out to Plymouth earlier this week.
      And Eric Dier is set to join Bayern Munich after a decade in North London.
      Dragusin made his professional debut for Juventus in 2020 but struggled to establish himself as a regular first team player.
      He was subsequently loaned out three times to Sampdoria, Salernitana and Genoa.
      The defender completed a permanent move to Genoa in January of last year and has made 62 appearances.
      Dragusin will be Tottenham’s second signing of the January window after they brought Timo Werner in on loan from RB Leipzig. More

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      Chelsea star Cole Palmer reveals he NEVER wanted to leave Man City until club dropped bombshell ultimatum

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      COLE PALMER claims he wanted to stay at Manchester City for his whole career – until they gave him a shock ultimatum last summer.Etihad chiefs told the exciting attacker he must stay or leave permanently – ruling out the loan move he wanted.
      Cole Palmer is now thriving with ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The Mancunian wanted a season’s loan not a permanent moveCredit: PA
      So the 21-year-old switched to Chelsea for £42.5million – and admits his rapid rate of progress since then has “surprised” even himself.
      Palmer has gone on to win two full England caps, with Blues’ boss Maurico Pochettino believing he could become as good as Argentinian wing legend Angel Di Maria.
      The Mancunian has notched eight goals and four assists in 16 Premier League matches this season, although he missed two glorious chances in Tuesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg loss at Middlesbrough.
      And any despair at leaving Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners has turned to delight over his success with Chelsea.
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      Palmer told Sky Sports: “My thing was to never leave City.
      “I wanted to go on loan for a year, come back and be ready for the first team.
      “But they said I couldn’t go on loan, either stay or you get sold.
      “So then, Chelsea rang me. I said I wanted to go to Chelsea and I’m really happy to be here. I’m very glad I made the decision to come here.”
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      Palmer has emerged as one of the few regular bright lights for the mid-table Blues.
      But he insisted: “To get in the team straight away and hit the ground running has surprised me, to be fair.” More

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      Man Utd injury boost with three stars set to return on Sunday – but summer transfer still out injured

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      ERIK TEN HAG is hopeful Manchester United’s injury woes will soon start to ease – with at least three players set to return on Sunday.Christian Eriksen, Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire are all in with a chance of playing against fellow top four hopefuls Tottenham at the weekend.
      Erik ten Hag has offered a fitness update ahead of SundayCredit: Reuters
      Christian Eriksen missed the trip to Wigan through illnessCredit: PA
      And key defender Lisandro Martinez is also closing in on a return after more than three months out with a foot problem.
      Ten Hag was without 11 of his squad for the FA Cup win at Wigan but said: “I think there will be some players back.
      “I think it’s hopeful they can be back at the weekend.
      “I’m talking about Christian Eriksen, potentially Luke Shaw.
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      “Harry too maybe. But Mason Mount needs some days more.”
      Eriksen missed the short trip to the DW Stadium with illness while winger Antony also pulled out with a minor tweak.
      Asked if all the absences was making his job difficult, Ten Hag said: “It is – but I don’t want to be frustrated because it will not help to support the team.
      “So we have to get the best performance and best results with the players available and that’s what we’re trying to do.”
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      United are not expecting to do much business this month but Ten Hag has not ruled out having a look if their absentees do not return quickly.
      He said: “We consider everything, so what is the best interests of the players and also the best interests for us, the team, for Manchester United.
      “So we’ll see how we progress during the window.”
      Lisandro Martinez could make his long-awaited return on SundayCredit: Getty More

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      Aston Villa find new kit maker after Castore wet shirt fiasco that left players ‘looking they’re coming out of a bath’

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      ASTON VILLA have agreed a lucrative new kit deal with Adidas and will sever their ties with Castore at the end of this season.Egyptian Nassef Sawiris – one of Villa’s two billionaire owners – owns around seven per cent of the German sportswear giants.
      Aston Villa have cancelled their contract with Castore over the wet look shirt controversyCredit: Rex
      Castore brought out new kits for the men and women’s teams in DecemberCredit: Rex
      Now he has decided, along with co-owner Wes Edens and the club’s president of business operations, Chris Heck, to terminate the controversial Castore deal and enter into a new partnership with Adidas.
      It will be the first time Villa have been supplied by Adidas – Europe’s biggest sporting giants – who already supply kit for Manchester United, Arsenal, Nottingham Forest and Fulham.
      Villa’s decision to ditch Castore follows the farcical events of earlier this season when players complained that they retained sweat, which made them cling to their skin and gave them a ‘wet-look’ appearance.
      The problem was even more embarrassing for Villa’s women’s team and left the club and its suppliers open to ridicule on social media.
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      Castore responded to the controversy in September by stating they intended to “address this issue as quickly as possible to meet the standards we expect”.
      Weeks later, at the beginning of December, Villa finally received new shirts from Castore.
      Castore feel the problem was sparked by an imbalance related to the BK8 sponsorship logo emblazoned across the shirts, but still accepted full responsibility.
      Villa’s move mirrors Newcastle United’s recent decision to ditch British based company Castore in favour of Adidas next season too.
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      Castore produce kits for one other Premier League club – Wolves.
      While the kit manufacturer is set to begin a new deal with Everton from next summer. More

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      Man Utd outcast Facundo Pellistri ‘offered Old Trafford escape route’ with Erik ten Hag willing to sanction transfer

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      PSV EINDHOVEN have reportedly formalised their interest in Manchester United outcast Facundo Pellistri.The Uruguayan star has struggled to impress Erik ten Hag who is prepared to let the winger go in the January transfer window.
      PSV Eindhoven has reignited their interest to sign Facundo Pellistri on loanCredit: Rex
      Pellistri, 22, has never come close to a regular run for the Red Devils since arriving from his home country for around £9million in 2020.
      And he has failed to make an impact at Old Trafford this season despite seeing the likes of Antony and Marcus Rashford struggle in his position.
      The winger featured in United’s 2-0 victory against Wigan on Monday for the first time since September.
      But that could be his last game for a while as he is set to be the next star to leave the club this month, according to the Daily Mail.
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      The report claims Ten Hag has signalled he is willing to let Pellistri go, sparking PSV into confirming their interest in the Uruguayan international.
      The Eredivise side are set to begin talks with United about a potential loan move.
      However, they will not be alone as MLS giants LA Galaxy are also interested in the winger.
      And LaLiga’s Villarreal also hope they can get the Uruguay international on a permanent deal this month.
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      The Spanish side initially showed interest in the winger during the summer.
      The move could suit Pellistri who already has experience in top-flight Spanish football after completing two loan spells at Alaves.
      And the club are open to an initial loan until the end of the season with United keen to recoup at least what they paid for the 18-cap star.
      But a move to the Netherlands should not be ruled out for the Pellistri as PSV are on track for Eredivisie glory this term. More

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      Everton handed huge boost in Premier League relegation battle as Calvert-Lewin’s ‘disgraceful’ red card is overturned

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      EVERTON have been handed a major boost in their Premier League survival bid with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s “disgraceful” red card being overturned.The Toffees striker, 26, was controversially sent off in Thursday’s drab 0-0 FA Cup third-round tie away at Crystal Palace.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin has seen his red card rescindedCredit: Getty
      The Toffees striker was sent off in the FA Cup clash at Crystal PalaceCredit: PA

      Calvert-Lewin slid in and claimed the ball before catching Nathaniel Clyne with minimal contact on the shin.
      And after play was initially waved on with no foul given, referee Chris Kavanagh was sent to the pitchside monitor by VAR Craig Pawson and subsequently brandished the red – to the shock of the Everton players, manager Sean Dyche and virtually everyone watching.
      The sending off warranted a three-match ban, another big blow for 17th-placed Toffees who have already been docked ten points this season for breaching FFP rules and are now one point above the drop zone having played a game more than Luton.
      However, Everton launched an appeal to the FA to get the first red card of Calvert-Lewin’s career wiped.
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      They were particularly keen to know how Kavanagh’s original decision was deemed a ‘clear and obvious error’.
      But now the FA have confirmed common sense prevailed as the red card was rescinded.
      And that means Calvert-Lewin will be available for selection for Everton’s Premier League games against Aston Villa at home on Sunday and away at Fulham on January 30, as well as the Palace replay next Wednesday.
      The FA said: “Dominic Calvert-Lewin will be available for Everton’s next three games following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal.
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      “The striker was sent off for serious foul play in the Emirates FA Cup game against Crystal Palace on Thursday, January 4 2024.”
      Calvert-Lewin looked genuinely bemused to be given his marching orders after Kavanagh was shown slow-mo replays on the screen.
      And even opposition defender Joachim Andersen appeared to tell him “it’s not a red” as he shook hands with the England international.
      Dyche – whose ten men held on for the goalless stalemate to force a replay – insisted he remained a “fan” of VAR but it was “beginning to test my patience”.
      Toffees hero Peter Reid tweeted: “I’ve lost the will to live, game’s gone.”
      And fans watching the drama unfold from home also raged at the decision.
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      One said: “No physical contact at all. Goodness, what is going on.”
      A second wrote: “Disgraceful decision by a terrible ref.”
      And a third added: “An absolute joke. The beautiful game is finished RIP FOOTBALL.”
      And ex-Premier League ref Mark Halsey told SunSport: “None of the players on either side reacted to the challenge.
      “I do not understand why VAR Craig Pawson recommended a pitchside review and I’m surprised Kavanagh did not stick with his original decision.
      “You can argue it was ‘reckless’ and worthy of a caution but it did not meet the criteria for ‘serious foul play’.
      “It did not ‘endanger the safety of an opponent with excessive force or brutality’.
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      “Those challenges happen all the time and the slo-mo replays always make them appear worse than they are.”
      The winners of the replay at Goodison Park next week will play Luton or Bolton at home in the FA Cup fourth round on the last weekend of January.
      Ref Chris Kavanagh waved play on but was sent to the pitchside monitorCredit: Getty
      The red card would have seen the forward miss three matchesCredit: PA More