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      Late twist in Hannibal Mejbri transfer as Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘insists on last-minute change to loan deal from Man Utd’

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI touched down in Spain ahead of his move to Sevilla – but it has left fans heartbroken despite a late change in the deal. The midfielder is set to finish the season with the LaLiga side, who have an option to make it permanent for £17million.
      Hannibal Mejbri touched down in Spain ahead of his move to SevillaCredit: https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive
      He was filmed arriving in Seville airport with a smile on his face – but United supporters were less than impressed.
      One said: “This makes me sad.
      “He’s so much better than Eriksen physically and so much better than McTominay technically, yet he’s the one Ten Hag has thrown out of the door”
      Another added: “If he’s sold I have no words, kids gonna be wicked.”
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      One raged: “Another big mistake. Hannibal certainly has what it takes to make it at this club and has been forced out.
      “I don’t have a problem with a simple loan but that buy option is ridiculous.”
      Mejbri, 20, has struggled for game time this season with only 11 appearances and just five starts.
      So United decided to potentially cash in on the Frenchman by sanctioning his move to Sevilla.
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      But according to Fabrizio Romano, there was a late twist in the deal as owners INEOS insisted on including a back clause before approving the deal.
      So fans were quick to hail their new ownership, led by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      One said: “INEOS is saving us big time. Finally a buy back clause in this deal. Would have liked a simple loan without buy option but it is what it is.”
      Another agreed: “Someone used their brain and added in a buy back!
      “I’m not used to the club making smart decisions, let’s hope it continues and isn’t just a one off.”
      United will have a buy back option on MejbriCredit: Alamy More

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      Hannibal Mejbri could have played final Man Utd game as club agree loan transfer with permanent option

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI may have donned a Manchester United shirt for the last time.The Tunisia international has reportedly agreed a loan move to Spanish side Sevilla.
      Hannibal Mejbri has reportedly agreed to join Sevilla on loanCredit: Getty
      Hannibal had been linked with a move to Everton, but appears to have favoured a move to Sevilla instead.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Hannibal will be joining the La Liga outfit on loan until the end of the season.
      But despite the move being a loan, his one minute cameo against Wigan in the FA Cup may have been his last ever appearance for Man Utd.
      It has been reported that Sevilla have agreed a buy option with the Red Devils that would allow them to sign the 20-year-old permanently in the summer.
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      The option is said to be worth around £17.2million and has been signed off by the Manchester giants.
      There was suggestion that United were planning on adding a buy-back clause in to the youngsters contract, but it is understood that has not been included.
      Hannibal is expected to fly to Spain on Sunday before completing his medical next week.
      The attacking midfielder leaves Old Trafford having made 13 first team appearances and scoring one goal.
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      He spent last season on loan in the Championship with Birmingham City where he gained valuable first team experience making 41 appearances in all competitions.
      Should everything be sealed and signed in time, Hannibal could make his debut for Sevilla as soon as next weekend when they take on La Liga leaders Girona.
      Hannibal was left out of the match day squad for United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Sunday.
      Hannibal’s cameo against Wigan may have been his last ever game for Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex More

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      Nemanja Matic lined up for shock Premier League transfer return after spells with Chelsea and Man Utd

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      NEMANJA MATIC could make a return to the Premier League this month.The 35-year-old Serbian spent almost ten years in England’s top flight with Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Nemanja Matic could be making a return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Matic is currently on the books at French outfit Stade Rennais, but is set to leave this month following a reported fall out with the club.
      Reports suggest that the executives at the Ligue 1 club promised the midfielder they would enrol his children into an international school.
      However, there is no school of that type in the French city.
      And now Matic is said to have cleared his locker and has his heart set on a January exit.
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      According to Gianluca Di Marzio, that exit could be to Premier League side Fulham.
      The Cottagers are reported to be interested in striking up a deal to bring him back to the league where he enjoyed an enormous amount of success.
      Matic won three Premier League titles during his time in England and made over 250 appearances in the competition.
      But it won’t be easy for Fulham to get a deal over the line with other suitors rivalling the London club for Matic’s signature.
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      Lyon are also understood to be interested in signing the defensive midfielder should he wish to stay in France.
      According to RMC Sport, Rennes will not stand in the way of a move and will facilitate a transfer for Matic this winter if possible to do so.
      Others have suggested that he is considering retirement due to the whole situation, but the star has not confirmed anything of the kind.
      Matic won the Premier League three times with ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He also made 189 appearances for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea chief ‘flies to Sao Paulo to snap up Brazilian wonderkid Messinho, 16, in transfer that could reach £65million’

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      CHELSEA have sent an executive to Brazil to complete the signing of Estevao Willian, according to reports.The Blues have been strongly linked with the 16-year-old and could sign him in a deal worth up to £65million.
      Chelsea are reportedly ready to trigger Estevao Willian’s £52million release clauseCredit: EPA
      Estevao, who has been nicknamed Messinho, has also drawn interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.
      According to Sport, though, Chelsea have now flown an executive to Sao Paulo to trigger Estevao’s release clause.
      The club are ready to finalise the deal and pay the player’s £52million exit clause.
      However, the deal could still rise to £65million, the report adds.
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      Chelsea are in pole position to land Estevao after PSG withdrew from the race to sign the teenage winger.
      He would be unable to join the West London club until July 2025, though, due to his age.
      The youngster made his Palmeiras debut against Cruzeiro on the final day of the season in December as his side won the title.
      Estevao also starred for Brazil at the Under-17 World Cup in Indonesia last year.
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      He scored three goals and laid on three assists in five matches as Brazil reached the quarter-finals.
      Chelsea have made a habit of signing Brazilian youngsters since Todd Boehly’s takeover in 2022.
      Andrey Santos, Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington have all arrived at Stamford Bridge since.
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      Caglar Soyuncu lined up for shock Premier League transfer return just six months after Atletico Madrid move

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      CAGLAR SOYUNCU has been lined up for a shock return to the Premier League, according to reports.The defender could leave Atletico Madrid before the end of the transfer window just six months after joining the club.
      Caglar Soyuncu has been linked with a Premier League return amid interest from FulhamCredit: Getty
      Soyuncu completed a free transfer to the Spanish giants in the summer following five years at Leicester.
      Despite signing a four-year deal through to 2027, the 27-year-old has made just one league start for Atletico this season.
      He is now being linked with a January loan move and is even attracting Premier League interest.
      According to A Bola, Fulham are one of three clubs currently interested in Soyuncu.
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      The Cottagers are said to be facing competition from Porto and Roma for his signature, though.
      Fenerbahce have also made a move for Soyuncu, but were rejected by the player, according to the report.
      However, Atletico are understood to be open to a loan deal before the window closes.
      The Turkish international has made just nine appearances for the club across all competitions this season.
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      Of those, just two have come from the start, with his solitary LaLiga start ending after 45 minutes.
      Soyuncu was withdrawn at half-time in a 2-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao in December.
      During five years in England, the defender scored four goals in 98 appearances for Leicester.
      He was also part of the Foxes’ FA Cup-winning side in 2021 and played for the club in Europe. More

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      Sheff Utd keen on a move for Bournemouth’s Chris Mepham as they fear Todd Boehly will deny them top transfer target

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED boss Chris Wilder fancies signing Bournemouth star Chris Mepham.And the swoop may gather pace as interest grows in Blades’ centre-half Anel Ahmedhodzic.
      Chris Mepham is wanted by Sheffield UnitedCredit: EPA
      Several clubs are interested in Anel AhmedhodzicCredit: Getty
      Wilder is keen to take Mepham, 26, to boost the club’s survival hopes.
      The Cherries may sell if the deal is right as he is not a regular starter.
      Mepham has played just eight matches this season and just two were Premier League starts.
      He joined Bournemouth from Brentford in 2019 for £12million and he has gone on to play 116 times for the club.
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      Mepham is a regular in the Welsh side, earning 44 international caps during his career.
      While the chances of the Blades landing him are good, it could be bad news on Ahmedhodzic.
      The 24-year-old Bosnian has attracted possible buyers after a decent campaign.
      Sheffield United have also inquired about Strasbourg centre-half Gerzino Nyamsi but would have to fork out around £6m.
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      Strasbourg are reluctant to loan the 26-year-old to the Blades in case they go down and his value drops.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is the French club’s majority shareholder. More

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      I won three Premier Leagues under Sir Alex Ferguson.. Erik ten Hag is so similar to Fergie and can lead Man Utd to glory

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Lee Sharpe claims struggling manager Erik ten Hag is “very similar” to how Sir Alex Ferguson was during his early days at the club.Ten Hag has found himself under fire amid a turbulent campaign that has seen United getting eliminated in the Champions League group stage and dropping to eighth place in the Premier League.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is similar to Sir Alex Ferguson, claims Lee SharpeCredit: PA
      Sharpe saw Ferguson struggle during his early years at Man UtdCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Sharpe went on to win three Premier League titles under FergusonCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The Dutch tactician’s future appears uncertain following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent takeover with the Red Devils losing three of their last five Prem matches.
      However, Sharpe insists the 53-year-old shouldn’t be sacked and reminded the fans that Ferguson wasn’t much different during his early years when he took over in 1986.
      The versatile midfielder joined the Red Devils just two years after Sir Alex took over and saw him struggle to build his glittering legacy at Old Trafford.
      Fergie didn’t win anything in his first four years at the club and some fans even called for his dismissal before he finally lifted the FA Cup in 1990.
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      Sharpe then went on to win three Premier League titles, two FA Cup trophies and the 1992 League Cup under Ferguson.
      And the ex-England international insists Ten Hag needs more time the same way the legendary Scotsman had as he can also lead United back on top.
      Sharpe told SunSport on behalf of Fruityslots.com: “I think they’re very similar in a lot of ways. I think he’s very disciplined. He’s very organised. He lives, eats, breathes football.
      “You can see he is 100 per cent dedicated to the club and to the task of getting the team right. So I think it is about giving him a bit of faith, giving him a bit of trust and strengthening in January if they can. I think you’ve got to give him a bit of time.
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      “You know they keep changing managers and a new manager to come in now would have his own philosophy, would want his own players, would ostracise certain players because they wouldn’t fit into his sort of regime.
      “So I think it would probably be a little bit more detrimental than helpful if they sacked him now.
      “Give him a chance, give him a bit of time to get players back on their feet on the pitch, get the squad strengthened up again and see what it can do from there.
      “But I certainly think he knows what he’s talking about. And I would certainly give him a little bit more time.”
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      Sharpe insists Ten Hag needs more time at Man Utd and shouldn’t be sackedCredit: Getty
      Sharpe insists Ten Hag can’t be blamed alone for this season’s shambles as he has also been dealing with a long and growing injury list.
      The former Leeds ace added that even if the ex-Ajax boss was dismissed there wouldn’t be a “great list of candidates” to replace him.
      Sharpe added: “Well, I think at the moment [it] would be a bit harsh to sack him. I’m not sure there’s a great list of candidates to take over if I’m honest. But I also think with the injury list he’s had, you saw the bench last night [against Wigan] there was hardly a senior player on the bench.
      “So I think he’s had a tough time with injuries. He’s had a few issues to deal with off the pitch as well. So I think he’s had a bit of a tough time in his first 12 months in charge.
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      “So I think it’s a bit early to pull the plug. I think if they could back him during this window, get him a couple of players to strengthen the squad and just see how we go over the next couple of months.
      “I don’t think there would be any reason to sack him before the end of the season.” More

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      Chelsea fans baffled as £10million striker makes Premier League transfer swap – despite Pochettino wanting new forward

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      CHELSEA star David Datro Fofana has joined Burnley on loan until the end of the season. The striker spent the first half of the campaign with Union Berlin but was recalled earlier this month.
      David Datro Fofana has joined Burnley on loanCredit: Getty
      Burnley announced the Fofana deal with a hilarious ET-inspired clipCredit: Burnley FC
      Fofana, 21, was in the stands at Turf Moor to see his new side draw 1-1 with Luton last night.
      And he has now been unveiled as a Burnley player via a bizarre ET-inspired announcement video.
      Fofana said: “It feels very good to be here, I’m really happy. I think it will be a really good place for me to progress and it’s the perfect move for me.
      “To work with Vincent Kompany will be very good. I have seen a couple of games already and I think this is the right place for me to make the next steps.
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      “I have known about Burnley for a long time, they have been in the Premier League before this season and the champions [of the Championship] last year and I’m now looking forward to now being a part of this team.” 
      Meanwhile, Chelsea supporters have been left baffled by the move amid manager Mauricio Pochettino stressing he needs more attacking options.
      The Blues will be without Nicolas Jackson for some time due to him representing Senegal at Afcon and Christopher Nkunku has suffered an injury setback.
      One Chelsea fan said: “I thought he’ll stay and help the team.”
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      Another added: “This guy is easily better than Armando Broja. I thought this club would keep him.”
      More raged: “Instead of buying another striker, why can’t we keep Fofana?”
      Others were more positive, saying: “This will be a good move for his development if he plays.”

      Fofana joined Chelsea a year ago for £10m from Norwegian side Molde.
      He made four appearances for the first-team before being sent out on loan to Union Berlin.
      But the Ivorian managed just two goals in 17 games and had a falling out with previous boss Urs Fischer, refusing to shake his hand and crying when he was substituted.
      The loanee then issued an apology.
      Burnley do not have an option to buy Fofana included in the loan deal.
      As for Nkunku, he missed the first three months of the season with a knee injury and now a hip issue is keeping him in the treatment room.
      On the Frenchman, Pochettino revealed: “We’re disappointed and a little bit worried because we want Nkunku involved again as soon as possible.
      “We are still assessing him, we don’t know what is going to happen.
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      “It’s complicated with him. It’s now between eight and ten days since he could train.
      “He was so close to feeling comfortable again, he started the game against Crystal Palace.” More