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      Andros Townsend returns to Premier League in shock free transfer after tearful Burnley rejection

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      ANDROS TOWNSEND has sealed a return to the Premier League by signing for Luton.The 32-year-old was a free agent after leaving Everton at the end of last season when his deal expired.
      Andros Townsend is back in the Premier League with LutonCredit: Instagram: Luton Town
      He has been a free agent since leaving Everton and being rejected by BurnleyCredit: Reuters
      Townsend had been on trial at Burnley during pre-season but failed to win a contract.
      He described the rejection by the Clarets as “the toughest conversation I’ve had in my career” and admitted he broke down in tears when finding out he would not be staying at Turf Moor.
      Townsend revealed: “If I was bad and knew I wasn’t going to get a contract I could prepare myself.
      “But to be looking at houses, looking at schools, talking about squad numbers and then to be told the contract is no longer on offer, it rocked my world.”
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      The winger has been filling his time while he was without a club by appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports.
      Townsend has penned a short-term contract at Luton until January.
      He has become a fan of the newly-promoted side as he lives up the road and he has been training with them in recent weeks.
      He said after signing: “I feel like it’s a good fit and these last couple of weeks have been good for both parties.
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      “I think it had to be right and I feel over the last two weeks we’ve had a look at each other and done that.
      “I’ve seen where I can help this team and on the flipside the manager has seen where I can help – whether that’s on the pitch, in the dressing room or on the training field – with my enthusiasm and experience.
      “Plus, Luton are my local team – I live 20-25 minutes away so I’ve kept my eye on their progress and watching the Championship play-off final and see them win promotion was great for the club.
      “I never thought I’d pull on the Luton shirt, so it’s a huge honour to play again in the Premier League for this club, and hopefully get help this club get as many points as we can and see where it takes us.”
      Townsend is a former England international with 13 caps to his name.
      He begun his career at Tottenham and had several loan spells at the likes of Watford, Millwall and Leeds.
      He earned a permanent move to Newcastle in 2016, playing just 13 times before spending five years at Crystal Palace.
      Townsend joined Everton two years ago but injury restricted him to just 27 appearances.
      Andros Townsend turned to punditry after being left without a clubCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd draw up four-man January transfer shortlist worth £232million to finally fix leaky defence

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are exploring ways to improve their leaky defence and have drawn up a four-man shortlist ahead of the January transfer window.The Red Devils have conceded 18 goals in 11 games this season, keeping just three clean sheets.
      Erik ten Hag is keen to make defensive reinforcementsCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag’s squad has been decimated by injury, particularly in defence.
      United have not been able to field a natural left-back in the past three games with Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Sergio Reguillon all on the treatment table.
      Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has also been injured for several weeks; Raphael Varane has missed games, and Lisandro Martinez is not expected to be fit until the new year due to a metatarsal injury.
      Ten Hag has been forced to call on back-up options Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, but that could change if United manage to land one of their four January targets.
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      Goncalo Inacio
      United first registered an interest in the Sporting Lisbon star in the summer of 2022, with Newcastle also said to be keen.
      Inacio, 22, is under contract until 2026 and he has a big buyout clause worth £50million.
      SunSport understands a United scout has been sent to Lisbon and told to closely monitor the Portuguese international over the next couple of months ahead of launching a bid in the January transfer window.
      Inacio came through the Sporting academy and has made 129 appearances for the Portuguese outfit.
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      Goncalo Inacio is the latest name to be added to the Red Devils shortlistCredit: Getty
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      Antonio Silva
      Silva has been scouted by the Red Devils since last year, when he first broke into Benfica’s first team at just 18 years old.
      He has gone from strength to strength and also attracted attention from PSG, which has inflated his transfer value.
      Silva, 19, is under contract until 2027 and Benfica are unlikely to let him leave for less than £87m.
      Antonio Silva has a hefty asking priceCredit: Reuters
      Jean-Clair Todibo
      United tried to sign the French centre-back, who has helped Nice remain unbeaten in Ligue Un this season, in the summer.
      Todibo, 23, revealed he carefully considered his options but was fearful joining United would prove to be a mistake as it could disrupt his form ahead of the Euros.
      Tottenham also like the look of the defender but were put off by his £34m asking price in the summer.
      Todibo has impressed this season for NiceCredit: Reuters
      Edmond Tapsoba
      The centre-back has impressed for Bundesliga table toppers Bayer Leverkusen.
      His athleticism would be well suited to the Premier League and Tapsoba said he was flattered by the interest from the UK.
      Leverkusen set his asking price at £61m but he is now in the final year of his contract so could be available for a cut-price deal in January.
      Edmond Tapsoba was of interest to United in the summerCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham want to go from Harry Kane to Harry Potter as they plot transfer for Turkey star who’s obsessed with wizard

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      Tottenham want to go from Harry Kane to Harry Potter, according to reports.Ange Postecoglou’s side are plotting a transfer for winger Kerem Akturkoglu.
      Tottenham want to sign Kerem Akturkoglu from GalatasarayCredit: Getty
      The Turkish winger is nicknamed Harry PotterCredit: Instagram / @keremakturkoglu
      The Turkey international, who won the league with Galatasaray last season, is nicknamed Harry Potter.
      And he has produced some more magical displays to help them to an unbeaten start this term.
      Akturkoglu scored the Istanbul club’s second goal in their shock 3-2 Champions League win at Manchester United last week.
      Rated at £15million, he is under contract until 2026.
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      Spurs scouts checked on the 24-year-old at Old Trafford and reports in Istanbul claim they will send spies to monitor the Izmir-born ace on Thursday.
      Akturkoglu is due to play in Turkey’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Croatia in Osijek.
      He has won 22 caps, scoring four goals, since making his senior debut in 2021.
      Back in 2021, the winger lifted the lid on his Harry Potter nickname after mimicking the wizard with his goal celebration in a win over Antalyaspor.
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      Spurs scouts saw Akturkoglu score against Manchester United last weekCredit: AP
      After the match, he explained, via fotoMac: “They started a Harry Potter analogy.
      “I love Harry Potter too, we have been thinking about this goal celebration for a long time. It was our fate today.”
      West Ham have also been linked with a move for Akturkoglu, with the report adding that their scouts are monitoring his displays as well.
      The winger has hit five goals in 15 club appearances this term, setting up seven more.
      Akturkoglu has 33 from 133 games all told with the Super Lig giants.
      They signed him from third-tier Erzincanspor in 2020, and he has since developed into one of Turkey’s top stars.
      Liverpool showed interest in him a year ago, but he stayed put – and helped Galatasaray finish eight points clear of nearest rivals Fenerbahce. More

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      Man Utd tipped to make January transfer swoop for Goncalo Inacio despite alarming scouting report putting off rivals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are eyeing a January transfer swoop for Sporting’s Goncalo Inacio.But alarming scouting reports have scared off rivals Newcastle who have dropped out of the race for the centre-back.
      Manchester United are set to make a January transfer swoop for Goncalo InacioCredit: Getty
      SunSport exclusively revealed Man Utd were stepping up their bid for Inacio following the injury blow to Lisandro Martinez, who faces three months out.
      In fact the Red Devils and Newcastle have had their eyes on the 22-year-old for quite some time now.
      Inacio’s contract does not run out until 2026 meaning a big buyout clause of £52million is set for the defender.
      But with the January transfer window creeping up the Red Devils are ready to pounce.
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      SunSport understands a United scout has been sent to Lisbon and told to closely monitor the Portuguese international over the next couple of months ahead of launching a bid in the January transfer window.
      Inacio came up the youth ranks at Sporting and made his senior debut in 2020.
      He has made 129 appearances so far in the Portuguese capital and scored 11 goals.
      Erik ten Hag is in desperate need of restoring his backline as Harry Maguire has fallen down the pecking order and Lisandro Martinez has been sidelined due to a foot injury.
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      The Dutchman has already drawn up a list of potential recruits for the new year meaning Inacio will join top targets Antonio Silva, Jean-Clair Todibo and Edmond Tapsoba.
      But, according to Radio Renascenca, Newcastle have edged away from the Portuguese star after alarming reports from their scouting team.
      Newcastle staff have seen no progress in the player and “refuse to go crazy” for him.
      The report claims the Geordies see the centre-back as too expensive and are not willing to put up a fight for him anymore.
      A big part of Inacio’s minimal development in the last few terms is said to be due to the lack of “competitive context” at Sporting, the report suggests.
      The 19-time Primeira Liga champions have dominated Portuguese football for decades and are known for producing football legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Figo.
      However, according to Newcastle scouts, Inacio has not been blessed with the Sporting magic.
      But the former Lions U23 coach Leonel Pontes disagrees with the Magpies’ evaluation.
      He said: “I don’t agree. Goncalo Inacio was in the Under-23s three seasons ago and has been almost an undisputed starter for the last two years and already has a national team career.
      “He has progressively developed in the various aspects that are part of a player’s growth.
      “Whoever made that analysis didn’t evaluate what Goncalo Inacio was and what he is now.”
      The coach firmly believes Incio is perfect for a team such as Newcastle.
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      “If he’s playing for a team that requires constant transitions, he might have difficulties.
      “But for a team that likes to play out wide and build up play from defence, Goncalo Inacio has space in English football. I think he has space at Newcastle.” More

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      Kalvin Phillips set for Premier League transfer with two clubs circling as Man City prepare to offload him in January

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS looks set to depart Manchester City in January, according to reports.The midfielder has struggled for game time under Pep Guardiola.
      Kalvin Phillips has struggled for game time at Man CityCredit: Rex
      Even in the absence of suspended Rodri in recent weeks, the City boss has instead turned to teenager Rico Lewis rather than Phillips.
      The former Leeds ace was an unused substitute as the Premier League champions lost 1-0 at Arsenal on Sunday.
      According The I, Phillips is likely to head out on loan in January.
      Plenty of Premier League sides have shown an interest in the England international.
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      Everton could look to swoop should their proposed takeover by 777 Partners go through.
      Newcastle, meanwhile, enquired for Phillips in the summer.
      West Ham, Liverpool and Bayern Munich also showed varying degrees of interest.
      Last month, Guardiola said of Phillips: “I’d love to have done with Kalvin what Marcelo [Bielsa] has done to him.
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      “We have our own specific way to play and [he] sometimes struggles in a few things, while the previous [Leeds playing style] was perfect [for him].”
      Phillips has played just 70 minutes of City’s opening eight Premier League matches this term, failing to start any.
      He has featured in a further seven minutes in the Champions League, while he started City’s 1-0 League Cup defeat at Newcastle.
      Phillips, 27, snubbed a potential summer move away from City to fight for his place.
      But he has so far been unable to hold down a regular spot.
      Guardiola added: “The club spoke with him because he did not have many minutes. He said ‘no, I want to stay’.
      “We brought Kalvin here for his quality. He is open minded, always wants to learn and wants to help. This is what we want to try to do.” More

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      Jadon Sancho has ‘no relationship’ with Erik ten Hag with Man Utd duo ‘barely speaking’ as January transfer exit beckons

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      JADON SANCHO has “no relationship” with manager Erik ten Hag, according to reports.The Manchester United star has been exiled by his boss since the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.
      Jadon Sancho has been exiled by Erik ten HagCredit: Sportsfile
      Sancho, 23, had been dropped for the match, with Ten Hag questioning his application in training.
      The England international subsequently refuted his manager’s claim, effectively accusing him of lying, and said he’d been made a “scapegoat”.
      Ten Hag, 53, is demanding an apology from Sancho in front of the rest of the squad, something the former Borussia Dortmund ace doesn’t feel he should have to do.
      According to I News, Sancho and Ten Hag are “barely speaking”, with the situation locked in a stalemate.
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      Sancho has been training with United’s academy.
      It was claimed last month that he had been banned from all first team facilities at Carrington, including the canteen.
      Ten Hag is claimed to want to “wash his hands” of Sancho.
      The winger is said to be open to a January transfer.
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      But it’s claimed that he would rather go out on loan before reassessing his situation next summer.
      Should Ten Hag depart United amid their struggles, Sancho would then potentially see a way back at Old Trafford.
      Dortmund and Juventus are both said to be interested in launching a January swoop.
      Man Utd have made their worst start to a season since the 1986-87 campaign.
      Scott McTominay’s stoppage time double salvaged a 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford last weekend.
      The late triumph saw the Red Devils climb to tenth in the table with four wins and four losses from eight games this term.
      Sancho has made three substitute outings this season, with the most recent coming on August 26.
      He has played 82 times for Man Utd in total, scoring 12 goals and laying on six assists.
      Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho have reached a stalemateCredit: Getty More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘reveals retirement plans to Al-Nassr and Portugal’ with World Cup three years away

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO is determined to play at the 2026 World Cup, according to reports.The forward joined Al-Nassr earlier this year following his dramatic Manchester United exit.
      Cristiano Ronaldo wants to extend his Al-Nassr contractCredit: Reuters
      Ronaldo, 38, initially penned a two-and-a-half year deal with the Saudi side.
      According to Spanish outlet Cadena COPE, the Portuguese star has informed Al-Nassr chiefs that he wants to extend his contract until early 2027.
      The former Real Madrid star is refusing to give up on his World Cup dream.
      He has played at five World Cups dating back to Germany 2006.
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      Ronaldo has so far not bettered the semi-final appearance his country made at his first World Cup.
      The Al-Nassr skipper has earned a staggering 201 caps for Portugal, scoring 123 goals.
      He helped his country win Euro 2016, but World Cup glory has so far eluded him, unlike his great rival Lionel Messi.
      On whether winning a World Cup would take him ahead of Messi in the GOAT race, Ronaldo previously said: “Even if I win the World Cup that will continue.
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      “Some people like me more, some less. It’s like in life, some like blondes, some like brunettes.
      “I have always had to show what I can do year after year. I would love to win this tournament.

      “I’m ambitious but if you tell me I won’t win any more tournaments I would still be happy given all I have won.
      “In the history books all other records will be there. But obviously a World Cup on the shelf wouldn’t be bad. It would be a dream.”
      Ronaldo has had a blistering start to the season with Al-Nassr.
      He has bagged ten goals in eight Saudi Pro League appearances, while also bagging his first Asian Champions League strike.
      Ronaldo was dropped from previous Portugal boss Fernando Santos’ starting XI during the last World Cup, with Goncalo Ramos preferred.
      He left the field in tears following his country’s shock exit at the hands of Morocco.
      Since Santos’ exit Ronaldo has returned to prominence for his country, starting five of Roberto Martinez’s six games in charge.
      Ronaldo, 38, has earned 201 caps for his countryCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal fans convinced they are triggering Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause after spotting his Instagram antics

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      HOPEFUL Arsenal fans online were left convinced the club will trigger Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause. The Brazilian joined Newcastle in January for £40million despite interest from Arsenal.
      Arsenal fans online were left convinced the club will trigger Bruno Guimaraes’ release clauseCredit: Reuters
      And he has become an instant hit among supporters on Tyneside and recently signed a new five-year deal.
      Included in the contract is a release clause worth £100million and Gooners have backed Arsenal to match it.
      That is because Guimaraes showed his public support for Gabriel Martinelli, who scored the winning goal against Manchester City.
      Guimaraes commented “Martishow” on his international team-mate’s Instagram post.
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      And Gooners let their imagination run wild as one said: “We’re triggering that release clause brother sit tight.”
      Another added: “We will trigger your release clause brother.”
      Guimaraes – who joined Newcastle from Lyon – has spoken out publicly about Arsenal’s previous interest in him.
      He told Globo via GFFN in 2021:  “Arsenal approached my agent, but there was no offer.
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      “My aim, and I made it clear to Juninho, is to win a title with Lyon. The fans have not had one for a long time.
      “We have the Coupe de France, the Europa League and the league. It is difficult with the level that PSG are at, but anything can happen.
      “My aim is to win a title here, but I have never hidden my desire to play in the Premier League.”
      Guimaraes was unable to lead Lyon to silverware but he contributed to Newcastle’s top four finish last season.
      Now Eddie Howe’s side sit eighth and unbeaten in four after a difficult start to the new campaign.
      Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring the winner against CityCredit: Getty More