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    Man Utd ‘battling FIVE European giants for Brazilian wonderkid as they plot double transfer swoop for £100m-rated pair’

    MANCHESTER UNITED are targeting TWO teenage Brazilian wonderkids but face fierce competition, reports say. United are believed to have sent scouts South America where a pair of Samba starlets caught their eye.
    Luis Guilherme of Palmeiras is on Man Utd’s radarCredit: Getty
    Lorran is another linked with Man UtdCredit: Getty
    Palmeiras midfielder Luis Guilherme and Flamengo’s Lorran are those to have stood out to the Old Trafford club.
    Guilherme is a Brazilian Under-20s international and has become a regular in Palmeiras’ first team with 24 senior appearances this season.
    But Lorran – a starter for Brazil’s U-17 side – has just four games to his name for Flamengo.
    Despite United’s apparent interest in the pair, Fabrizio Romano reports that several European clubs have joined them.
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    Chelsea are said to also be monitoring Lorran while Guilherme is also garnering attention from Germany with “more than five important European clubs” competing.
    United could face spending nearly £100MILLION if they want to nab the teen pair.
    According to Mundo Deportivo, Guilherme has a £52m release clause in his contract and Lorran has a similar £43m buyout price. 
    United have also been linked with Joao Neves – the man signed to replace Enzo Fernandez after the Argentine moved to Chelsea.
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    SunSport understands Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag has sent his scouts to watch young midfield ace Neves.
    Neves, 19, has been one of Benfica’s stand out performers this season and is a regular starter for boss Roger Schmidt’s reigning champs.
    The scout attended Benfica’s match against Estoril last week, where Neves started his eighth game in a row.
    He recently signed a new deal with Benfica which runs through to 2028 and has a release clause of £103 million.
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    Eric Dier ‘offered stunning Tottenham escape route’ with outcast lined up for emotional bargain transfer

    TOTTENHAM star Eric Dier could land a return to Sporting Lisbon, according to reports.It would mean the 29-year-old returns to the club where he begun his career.
    Eric Dier is yet to make an appearance for Tottenham this seasonCredit: Getty
    Dier has been frozen out under new boss Ange Postecoglou and he is yet to make an appearance this season.
    The versatile player sees his deal in North London expire in the summer and it seems unlikely he will be handed a new contract.
    Therefore, an emotional homecoming to Sporting is on the cards with the club weighing up a move when he becomes a free agent.
    The Times report that there has also been talks over making an offer to buy him in January for a reduced fee.
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    Dier and his family moved to Portugal when he was just seven-years-old and he soon joined Sporting’s academy.
    The defender went on to make 31 senior appearances for the club before moving to Spurs in 2014 for £4million.
    Dier has since featured 360 times for Tottenham and scored 13 goals.
    He also has 49 England caps and was included in the Three Lions squad for the World Cup last year.
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    Sporting are currently top of the Primeira Liga after eight games.
    They are also in the Europa League this term in a group alongside Atalanta, Sturm Graz and Rakow Czestochowa. More

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    Man Utd chasing Benfica’s replacement Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez – but must pay huge transfer release clause

    BENFICA star Joao Neves is on Manchester United’s radar.SunSport understands Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag has sent his scouts to watch young midfield ace Neves.
    Man Utd want to sign Joao NevesCredit: Getty
    Ten Hag has already ramped up his recruitment operations in Portugal with Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio being closely monitored ahead of a potential swoop in January.
    Neves, 19, has been one of Benfica’s stand out performers this season and is a regular starter for boss Roger Schmidt’s reigning champs.
    The scout attended Benfica’s match against Estoril last week, where Neves started his eighth game in a row.
    And his blockbuster displays have caught the eye of national boss Roberto Martinez who has called Neves up for the forthcoming match in Bosnia.
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    Neves, whose career is guided by Cristiano Ronaldo’s super-agent Jorge Mendes, has taken over in central midfield from Enzo Fernandez following his move to Chelsea.
    He recently signed a new deal with Benfica which runs through to 2028 and has a release clause of £103 million.
    Man Utd have endured a poor start to the season.
    The Red Devils currently sit 10th in the Premier League table and last in their Champions League group.
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    But club chiefs are set to back Ten Hag ahead of the January transfer window and next summer.
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    The Dutchman has already been handed a significant amount of money to spend since taking the helm at Old Trafford last summer.
    He splashed out on the likes of Antony, Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez when he arrived before adding Andre Onana, Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount this summer. More

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    Tottenham close in on transfer for Norwich goalkeeper Dylan Thompson as wonderkid rejects new Canaries deal

    SPURS are ready to grab top prospect keeper Dylan Thompson from Norwich.Thompson has been training with the Prem side after rejecting a deal with the Canaries and the clubs could sort a fee soon.
    Ange Postecoglou and Tottenham are set to sign wonderkid Dylan ThompsonCredit: Getty
    Thompson has been on Norwich’s books for long enough to allow them to ask for compensation and Spurs look happy to pay.
    The teenager would join Spurs’ academy with the objective of progressing into the first-team in the future.
    Ange Postecoglou’s side are also hoping to add to their first-team options once the transfer window re-opens in January.
    Spurs are one of four Premier League clubs linked with Dutch midfielder Quinten Timber.
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    The Feyenoord star is the twin brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien.
    According to 90min, Spurs, Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City are all keen on a move for Timber.
    The 22-year-old joined the Eredivisie champions in 2022 and has made 10 appearances so far this season, scoring once.
    However, he has previously admitted he hopes to play with his brother in the future, hinting at a possible move to the Gunners.
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    Spurs are also being linked with Feyenoord’s Quinten TimberCredit: Alamy
    “Yes, for sure,” he said when asked about the idea. “In the future, of course. It would be nice to be able to take such a step.
    “But that, of course, starts today at Feyenoord. This season, I want to show beautiful things. And we will see what the future brings. But that would certainly be nice, yes.” More

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    West Ham target EFL wonderkid, 19, as they look to strengthen defensive options in January transfer window

    WEST HAM have put Wigan centre-half Charlie Hughes, 19, on their list of targets.Hammers sent scouts to watch the teenager in League One — but may need to move fast with Prem rivals also keen on Hughes.
    West Ham are targeting Wigan defender Charlie HughesCredit: Getty
    Hughes spent time with Manchester City and Liverpool’s academies before joining Wigan in 2017.
    He has since progressed through their youth ranks and made his senior debut last December.
    So far this season, Hughes has made 10 appearances in League One, scoring twice.
    The youngster has also captained Shaun Maloney’s side on two occasions.
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    West Ham’s interest comes after they tied down winger Jarrod Bowen to a new long-term deal.
    The England international has reportedly agreed terms on a contract extension amid interest from other clubs.
    Liverpool were understood to be a potential suitor as they eyed potential replacements for Mohamed Salah.
    Bowen’s previous deal had been set to expire at the end of next season.
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    Jarrod Bowen has reportedly agreed a new long-term dealCredit: Getty
    The 26-year-old has scored five goals in seven Premier League appearances this season, earning him an England call-up this month.
    Hammers fans will be hoping he can add to his tally at home to Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. More

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    Napoli ‘target Arsenal striker’ as one of three potential transfers to replace unhappy hitman Victor Osimhen

    NAPOLI are targeting Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The Brazilian is one of three potential signings identified by the Serie A champions.
    Napoli are targeting a move for Gabriel JesusCredit: Getty
    Jesus is one of three potential replacements for Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
    Osimhen could leave Napoli before his contract expires in 2025 and has been linked with a move to Chelsea.
    With his future at the club in doubt, Napoli have drawn up a shortlist of targets to replace him.
    According to Calciomercato, Jesus is one of three players the club are tracking.
    Alvaro Morata and Jonathan David are also of interest, should Osimhen depart.
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    The 24-year-old won the Serie A golden boot last season after scoring 26 goals as Napoli won their first title since 1990.
    So far this term, he has scored five goals in seven league appearances.
    As for Jesus, the former Manchester City man was on the scoresheet for Arsenal in midweek.
    He scored for the Gunners as they fell to a 2-1 defeat away to Lens in the Champions League.
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    Jesus’ strike took his tally for the season to three in eight matches across all competitions.
    Having only arrived at the Emirates Stadium last summer, Jesus still has over three years remaining on his current deal.
    Meanwhile, Morata and David are out of contract in 2024 and 2025, respectively. More

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    In-form Sunderland winger Jack Clarke in line for huge £15m Premier League transfer a year after Spurs exit

    BRENTFORD are keeping tabs on Sunderland wing wizard Jack Clarke.The 22-year-old is having a stellar season in the Championship.
    Brentford are eyeing a £15m move for Sunderland winger Jack ClarkeCredit: Rex
    Clarke has hit seven goals in just 10 games for Sunderland, just one year after leaving Tottenham.
    And Brentford are monitoring Clarke after struggling for form in the new campaign.
    The Bees have won just one Premier League match.
    They threw away victory at Man United with just minutes left as Scott McTominay netted a late double.
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    SunSport exclusively revealed Brentford’s interest in Clarke earlier this year.
    And the Bees could now put in a £15million bid for the star in January.
    They will be even more keen on doing a deal if they get offers for winger Keane Lewis-Potter.
    The former Hull man has been beset by injury problems during his time in London.
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    Lewis-Potter missed Saturday’s defeat at Old Trafford with a knock.
    Former side Hull were linked with a move for him last winter.
    Lewis-Potter has made just 14 league appearances for Brentford since his move from Humberside in 2022.
    And his role in Thomas Frank’s squad could be diminished should a move for Clarke arise. More

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    Newcastle to make new bid to sign Blackburn wonderkid, 19, but face four-horse Premier League transfer race

    NEWCASTLE will make a second bid to sign Blackburn’s teen midfield wizard Adam Wharton in the next window.Top Toon spy Steve Nickson watched him in action last week and hopes to persuade him that he would be part of their first-team plans quickly.
    Newcastle will come back for Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton in JanuaryCredit: Getty
    Wharton, 19, was courted by the Magpies in the summer but was not keen because they initially planned to put him in their European Under-21 squad.
    Crystal Palace, Brighton and Everton all fancy Wharton and are expected to make a serious attempt for him in the New Year.
    The Toffees were determined to sign the midfielder during the summer transfer window.
    In fact, manager Sean Dyche was prepared to let striker Ellis Simms go as part of the deal but Blackburn would rather have cash.
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    Newcastle have already boosted their midfield’s long-term future by renewing Bruno Guimaraes’ contract.
    The Magpies have just tied Bruno to a new five-year contract until 2028.
    The Toon have also ward off the Brazil international’s admirers by adding a staggering £100million release clause to his deal.
    And any potential suitors would have to force Newcastle to a record sale if they wish to land the 25-year-old.
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    The Brazilian has previously attracted interest from the likes of Real Madrid as well as Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea.
    This comes after Bruno revealed in July that there were “doubts” over a contract extension.
    The former Lyon star also recently admitted he had held “conversations” with Real, but is ultimately staying put at St James’ Park. More