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      David de Gea ‘open’ to stunning Newcastle transfer after turning down ‘plenty of offers’ following Man Utd release

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      DAVID DE GEA is “open” to joining Newcastle following Nick Pope’s injury, according to reports.Toon stopper Pope could be sidelined for four to five months after suffering a shoulder injury against Manchester United on Saturday.
      David de Gea has been without a club since leaving Man Utd at the end of last seasonCredit: PA
      Nick Pope suffered a serious shoulder injury against the Red DevilsCredit: Alamy
      The 31-year-old was replaced by Martin Dubravka in the 86th minute of Newcastle’s 1-0 win.
      Dubravka, 34, spent the first half of last season backing up De Gea while on loan at Old Trafford.
      He could now play the role of deputy to the Spaniard once again, with Newcastle interested in signing De Gea on a free transfer as cover for Pope.
      The 33-year-old has been without a club since being released by Man Utd at the end of last season.
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      According to the Mail, De Gea is willing to discuss a move to St James’ Park.
      Man Utd’s former No1 earned £375,000 a week at the Theatre of Dreams.
      In order to join the Toon he will have to take a wage cut.
      He is believed to have turned down a number of offers since leaving United.
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      SunSport revealed last month that he snubbed a lucrative opportunity to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      He’s also said to be on Barcelona’s list of potential options as they deal with their own injury crisis.
      Having spent 12 years at United, De Gea has recently been catching up with old friends in Manchester.
      He has attended multiple Man Utd Women games.
      While he has also met up with former team-mates Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane, Tom Heaton and Victor Lindelof.
      De Gea has recently watched Man Utd Women in actionCredit: Getty More

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      How Newcastle could look after January with FIVE signings including David de Gea following Nick Pope injury blow

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      NEWCASTLE could sign FIVE players this January with a new goalkeeper the highest priority.Current No1 Nick Pope has suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder and there are fears he could miss the rest of the season.
      Eddie Howe could sign five players in JanuaryCredit: Alamy
      David De Gea could return to the Premier League with NewcastleCredit: Reuters
      When players return from injury, this could be Newcastle line-up after January deals
      Eddie Howe is set to rely on Martin Dubravka between the sticks until the January transfer window opens.
      But with backing from mega-rich Saudi owners, Newcastle could splash the cash again with several players on their radar.
      Extra numbers are needed at St James’ Park amid an injury crisis that sees ten first-team players in the treatment room.
      And the fixtures are coming thick and fast with the Toon still going strong in four competitions.
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      They are eyeing a second successive top four finish in the league, remain in the Carabao Cup and face a derby against bitter rivals Sunderland in the third round of the FA Cup.
      Meanwhile, they hope to be in the Champions League, or at least Europa League at the turn of the year.
      Both David De Gea and Aaron Ramsdale have both been linked with replacing Pope.
      The ex-Manchester United stopper is still a free agent after ending his 12-year stay at Old Trafford.
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      Ruben Neves is nearing a move to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Newcastle could also try to sign Aaron Ramsdale and Kalvin Phillips
      Speculation suggests Newcastle will consider making De Gea an offer if Dubravka fails to impress in December.
      Reports also claim that Ramsdale could be keen on leaving Arsenal after losing the No1 spot to David Raya.
      The Gunners do not want to let him go in January, but England boss Gareth Southgate has already stressed his place in the Euros squad could be in jeopardy if he’s not playing regularly.
      Further up the pitch, Ruben Neves looks set to join the Magpies on loan.
      Premier League clubs failed to ban sides signing players from teams they share owners with.
      And it makes Neves’ move to Newcastle straightforward as he is at fellow PIF-owned club Al-Hilal.
      Another option to allow for rotation in midfield amid Sandro Tonali’s ten-month ban is Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips.
      With the Euros on the horizon, he could want to leave the Etihad as he has only played 89 Prem minutes this season.
      But Juventus are supposedly ahead of Newcastle in the race to sign him.
      With Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy both injured, the club may also want a new winger to improve squad depth.
      Reports from Spain claim the club could make a £35million bid for Ferran Torres.
      The Barcelona star could be sold amid the Catalan giants’ financial difficulties.
      He could compete with Miguel Almiron and the on-fire Anthony Gordon, who has scored six goals and notched three assists this season.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle have long-term interest in PSG striker Hugo Ekitike.
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      A loan deal has been proposed in January although the French club would rather sell the 21-year-old permanently with him surplus to requirements in Paris.
      Newcastle’s interest in Ekitike dates back to 2022 and he has been linked with other Prem clubs like West Ham.
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      Arsenal ‘set to move for Juventus wonderkid, 18, in January transfer swoop’ just five months after he joined from Bayern

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      ARSENAL are plotting a January move for Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz, according to reports.Mikel Arteta is eager to add to his squad next month as he looks to lead the Gunners to their first Premier League title in 20 years.
      Arsenal are interested in Kenan YildizCredit: Getty
      And Turkish-Football claim that Yildiz is one of his preferred targets.
      The 18-year-old broke into the Juventus first team at the start of the season after moving from Bayern Munich last summer.
      He has since made five senior appearances for the Serie A giants.
      Yildiz also earned his first senior call-up to the Turkish national team in October.
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      The forward opened his international account in a sensational 3-2 win over Germany.
      His impressive performances this season have seen him attract interest from the likes of Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Liverpool.

      But Arsenal are understood to be willing to bid for him in January.
      Yildiz’s current contract expires in June 2027, so the Gunners will likely have to table a significant offer to convince Juventus to sell.
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      Manager Massimiliano Allegri gushed over the teenager’s talent during a post-match press conference in October.
      He said: “In my opinion, he becomes a wonderful player, stopping the ball as he stops.”
      Arsenal have also been linked with Ivan Toney, Pedro Neto and Douglas Luiz ahead of the January transfer window. More

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      Jadon Sancho ‘has January transfer escape route but wants to wait until Man Utd takeover before making decision’

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      JADON SANCHO is “leaning towards” leaving Manchester United in January, but will reportedly wait until the club’s ownership situation is sorted.Florian Plettenberg reports that a loan with an option to buy is still the most realistic possibility of Sancho leaving the club.
      Sancho is prepared to wait until Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in United goes through to decide whether to leaveCredit: Alamy
      Ratcliffe’s investment is likely to go through soonCredit: AFP
      Italian giants Juventus hold a concrete interest in the winger as they look to challenge Inter to win the Serie A.
      In terms of a transfer fee, there is reportedly no fixed price tag – and Sancho not playing for the club since September is only diminishing his value.
      Sancho is playing a waiting game, however, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment in United set to be completed soon.
      Ratcliffe is understood to be a big fan of ten Hag, but the manager is coming under significant pressure following a string of poor results.
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      Sancho and ten Hag remain in a standoff dating back to September when the winger was left out of the squad for the 3-1 defeat against Arsenal.
      Sancho took to social media to claim that he had been made a “scapegoat” after ten Hag revealed he’d left him out of the squad for training poorly.
      Although he has since deleted the posts, ten Hag is refusing to include the winger in his squad until Sancho apologises for his comments.
      The winger has been axed from United’s WhatsApp group after already being barred from training with the senior side or using any of their facilities, including the canteen.
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      Both his team-mates and club staff urged Sancho — who joined from Borussia Dortmund for £73m in July 2021 — to back down and apologise to ten Hag but it’s clear now that an apology will not be forthcoming.
      Juventus, who are prepared to offer Sancho a lifeline to revive his career, are also understood to be interested in Donny van de Beek who signed for United for £34m in 2020. More

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      Newcastle ‘consider shock David de Gea transfer to replace injured Nick Pope as Aaron Ramsdale pushes for Toon switch’

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      NEWCASTLE are considering a move for former Manchester United star David de Gea, according to reports.Toon are in the market for a goalkeeper following the injury to Nick Pope.
      David de Gea has been without a club since his release from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Nick Pope could miss the rest of the season after suffering a shoulder injuryCredit: Getty
      Pope was seen wearing a sling todayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      He may require an operation on his shoulderCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The England goalkeeper was forced off with a shoulder injury against United and could miss the rest of the season.
      Newcastle are understood to be assessing transfer options ahead of the window re-opening in January, with Martin Dubravka set to deputise until a replacement is found.
      Former United goalkeeper De Gea is one player on the club’s shortlist, reports the Daily Mail.
      The Spaniard, 33, has been searching for a club since leaving the Red Devils in the summer but would likely demand big wages.
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      He earned £375,000 a week at Old Trafford but is said to be keen on a switch to Newcastle so could accept a wage reduction.
      Arsenal outcast Aaron Ramsdale is also thought to be open to a transfer to the north-east, states talkSPORT.
      However, the club’s preference is believed to be De Gea, as Ramsdale could cost a fee of around £50m.
      De Gea has been linked to Real Betis and Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq since leaving the Premier League.
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      He is even believed to have snubbed a £500,000-a-week deal at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
      De Gea has been spending much of his free time with his pop star wife Edurne and the couple posed for a loved up selfie in Manchester as they each enjoyed a glass of wine over the weekend.

      After United’s 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park he took to Twitter to share a cryptic post, tweeting a cold face emoji (🥶) shortly after full-time.
      De Gea spent 12 years at United and made 545 appearances for the club. More

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      Ex-Chelsea star Marcos Alonso set to quit Barcelona after frustrating year and could return to Premier League

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      MARCOS ALONSO is set to leave Barcelona after a frustrating year with the club, a report claims.The defender left Chelsea in September 2022 but could potentially return to the Premier League next year after struggling to make an impression under Barca boss Xavi Hernandez.
      Marcos Alonso is set to leave Barcelona after joining in 2022Credit: Getty
      Alonso, 32, has a contract with Barcelona that runs out in June and the Catalan giants are not expected to offer him a renewal.
      The Spaniard is thinking about other options and according to the Spanish outlet Sport, he has received numerous offers from other clubs.
      Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly interested in the defender and may offer him a move as early as January.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United plotted a swoop for Alonso before the summer transfer deadline.
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      The Red Devils were scouring the market for cover after Luke Shaw was ruled out for several months with a muscle injury.
      But the former Chelsea player may no longer be on Erik ten Hag’s radar, as Shaw has resumed training and United landed Sergio Reguilon on loan from Spurs instead.
      However, other offers in England could turn Alonso’s head away from Arabia and see him head back to the Premier League, the report claims.
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      The report confirms Barcelona will make it easy for him to return to England but the Spanish international is not considering leaving until the end of the season.
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      He helped Xavi’s side regain the La Liga title last term but his place was not guaranteed for the new season due to Financial Fair Play restrictions.
      Despite having his spot retained Alonso has still struggled for game time this campaign, having only made four league appearances.
      Alonso has fallen down Xavi’s pecking order, with first-choice left-back Alejandro Balde and now loanee Joao Cancelo ahead of him.
      With a return to the Premier League potentially on the cards the former Chelsea man will hope to have further success in English top-flight football.
      He won the league, Champions League and FA Cup with the Blues during his six-year spell at the club. More

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      Bayern Munich ‘considering three transfer options’ to replace Manuel Neuer… despite legend signing new contract

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      BAYERN MUNICH are reportedly scouting three potential long-term replacements for Manuel Neuer.Club legend Neuer, 37, signed a one-year contract extension with the Bundesliga giants earlier this week.
      Manuel Neuer signed a new contract this weekCredit: AP
      The goalkeeper was limited to just 16 appearances across all competitions last season due to a horrific leg injury sustained on a ski trip in December.
      He returned to competitive action in October and has since made seven appearances.
      Neuer fit straight back into the Bayern starting line-up to prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the top level.
      And he was handed a new deal as a result, with back-up keeper Sven Ulreich also extending.
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      Discussing Neuer’s new contract, manager Thomas Tuchel said: “As long as he feels as good and keeps it as he is. We’re not giving it any limits. Then he can stand in goal for as long as he wants.”
      But although the Germany international has committed his future to Bayern Munich, club officials have already started scouting his potential long-term replacement.
      AC Milan keeper Mike Maignan, Switzerland international Gregor Kobel and on-loan Alexander Nubel are being considered.
      Nubel is currently on loan at Stuttgart from Bayern and has impressed in recent performances.
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      But Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claims Kobel is the ideal candidate to take over from Neuer.
      Plettenberg said: “We really believe that he [Kobel] could inherit Manuel Neuer’s position at some point.”
      Meanwhile, club icon Thomas Muller is expected to remain at the Allianz Arena beyond 2024.
      Gregor Kobel is a top targetCredit: Getty
      Mike Maignan is being considered as a long-term replacementCredit: Getty More

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      Sheffield Wednesday owner Chansiri ready to spend big on striker loan transfer as he U-turns on Scrouge-like pledge

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      SHEFFIELD  WEDNESDAY  owner Dejphon Chansiri seems eager to throw big money on a striker loan next month.The controversial supremo reckons paying top dollar for a marksman could save rock-bottom Owls from the drop.
      Dejphon Chansiri will spend some dosh on a striker in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      With the hunt now on, the Championship side may even pay around £30,000 a week for the right man.
      A remarkable turnaround for Chansiri, who recently asked fans to help subsidise the club.
      Last month SunSport revealed the Thai owner would not sell the up even if they were relegated back to League One.
      In a shock statement in September, the 55-year-old refused to commit more money to the club.
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      He said: “Hello to all Sheffield Wednesday fans.
      “I have thought about making this statement for some time and it is extremely difficult for me to do something that I never thought I would have to do.
      “But in the end, I think it is the time to say some things that I feel I have to say before it is too late.
      “First of all, I would like to thank all the fans who have supported the club so well over the past nine years or so since I came to Sheffield Wednesday.
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      “There has been joy and sorrow, the joy we have shared together and in times of sorrow we have supported each other.
      “Right now, we are not in a good situation in the table and I believe that supporters have every right to voice opinions, speak from the heart and say anything you wish about the football.
      “That is the nature of the game, which I always respect. But I also believe there are limits to balance for the benefits of the club and all other stakeholders as a whole.”
      He added: “We all love Sheffield Wednesday and I am a supporter as well as the owner who must love and care for the club more than anyone else because of the position I am in as chairman.
      “I must take responsibility for everything at the club, including the financial support which is something I always do. But from now, I will not put additional money into the club.
      “If you say you are the owner and I am the custodian, then show me how to be the good owner and help save your club. You want me to leave but you want me to spend money?
      “If you want me to leave, then show me how to run the club and invest the money before I do that.
      “You have no right to ask me to leave. I am the one who saved the club and spent the money for the club, I am the one who needs to pay around £2m on average every month.
      “Some fans need to have more respect for owners of clubs and not be so selfish, thinking of their own benefit without doing anything good to the club.
      “This is not acceptable and as a result I am not willing to inject more money while I am being treated unfairly by those fans.
      “The club needs support from everyone during difficult times. In football, there are good times and not so good times.
      “It is easy to celebrate good times but we must support each other in difficult times.”
      Chansiri bought the Owls from Milan Mandaric in 2015 but has come under fire over recent months.
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      Fed-up supporters have launched a number of protests against the Thai businessman ever since he axed Darren Moore in June just days after securing promotion back to the Championship.
      They then blasted the season ticket pricing and a huge banner at Hillsborough which read ‘Thank You Dejphon Chansiri’ was defaced and removed ahead of their game with Ipswich. More