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      Ex-Arsenal transfer chief explains why Gunners made infamous £40m+£1 bid for Suarez, when there was NO release clause

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      ARSENAL’S former transfer chief Dick Law revealed why the club made their infamous £40million and £1 bid for Luis Suarez.The Uruguay international looked set to move to the Emirates Stadium in the summer of 2013 after Liverpool failed to qualify for the Champions League.

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      Luis Suarez was heavily linked with a switch from Liverpool to Arsenal in summer 2013 The now 36-year-old, who plays for Brazilians Gremio, had a clause in his contract with the Reds that they had to inform him of any transfer bid if it was more than £40m.
      And Law insisted that Arsenal were always aware the figure was not a buy-out clause and they simply added the extra pound to kick-start negotiations.
      But Liverpool owner John W. Henry took offence to the offer and, after it was publicised, he tweeted: “What do you think they’re smoking over there?”
      Suarez ended up remaining at Anfield for another season where he was named PFA Player of the Year before sealing a £75m move to Barcelona.
      Several years later and the striker was available for a nominal fee, leaving Barcelona for Atletico Madrid in 2020, where he won the LaLiga title.
      The Gunners’ then-transfer guru Law would later explain that the North London side had never wanted to antagonise their Premier League rivals. More

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      Everton ‘trying to renegotiate Dele Alli transfer with Tottenham’ with £10m bonus payment nearly due

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      EVERTON are trying to renegotiate the deal they struck with Tottenham for Dele Alli, according to reports.The 27-year-old joined the Toffees in January 2022 but has featured just 13 times for the Merseyside club.
      Dele Alli has played just 13 games for EvertonCredit: Getty
      And now they are looking to change the terms of the complex transfer they agreed.
      Everton completed a deal that involved several performance-related clauses.
      Dele was signed on an initial free transfer, but the deal could reach as high as £30million.
      Tottenham are set to receive £10m when Alli plays his 20th game for Everton, although he has not featured for the Premier League side since August 2022.
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      But, as Alli prepares to return from injury in the near-future, manager Sean Dyche has revealed the club have opened discussions with Tottenham about the make-up of the original deal.
      He said: “[Director of football Kevin Thelwell] has had a couple of phone calls, just lightly in the background. ‘Look, where do you see it?’
      “But nothing has changed at the moment.”
      Alli spent some of last season on loan at Besiktas but struggled to re-discover his form in Turkey.
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      Back in July, he bravely opened up about being sexually abused as a child.
      He also revealed he went to rehab for six weeks after suffering an addiction to sleeping pills.
      Meanwhile, Everton’s financial crisis could see them deducted 12 points.
      The Premier League has called for the punishment after the club recorded heavy financial losses over the past three years.
      The Telegraph claims the Toffees are down £371.8million over that time period.
      The Prem’s permitted amount is £105m – less than a third of Everton’s losses.
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      Goal-shy Man Utd ‘draw up THREE-MAN striker shortlist as transfer chiefs desperately seek support for Rasmus Hojlund’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly have a three-man shortlist to strengthen their attack in January.The Red Devils have struggled for goals this season with Marcus Rashford the only recognised forward in the squad with a Premier League goal to his name.
      Manchester United want to sign an experienced striker to support Rasmus HojlundCredit: AP
      United remain interested in Victor OsimhenCredit: Getty
      Ivan Toney is wanted by several Premier League teamsCredit: Alamy
      Mehdi Taremi would be a cheaper optionCredit: Getty
      Rasmus Hojlund has scored three goals in Europe since his blockbuster summer arrival but it is understood the club are keen to sign a striker to support the young Dane.
      It is felt there is too much of a burden on Hojlund’s young shoulders to score goals, and United feel he could learn from playing alongside an experienced frontman.
      According to the Daily Mail, United already have several targets in mind who they could try to sign when the transfer window re-opens.
      One is long-term target – Napoli striker Victor Osimhen who finished as Serie A’s top goalscorer last season.
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      Napoli slapped a huge asking price on the Nigerian in the summer but a recent fallout means they may now be more willing to listen to offers.
      If not, the Red Devils could splash out on Brentford star Ivan Toney, who will be free from his gambling ban.
      However recent reports claim the Bees could demand £100million to let the England international leave.
      And with United also keen to sign a world class centre-back like Edmond Tapsoba or Jean-Clair Todibo, they could decide to bring in a striker on a budget.
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      Porto hitman Mehdi Taremi is also understood to be on the club’s radar.
      The Iranian, 31, is out of contract at the end of the season and was linked with a move to Old Trafford in the summer. More

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      Man Utd have two ‘potential replacements’ in mind with Ten Hag ‘on thin ice’ according to ‘senior source’ at club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have two potential alternatives in mind to replace manager Erik ten Hag who is “on thin ice”, reports suggest.Ten Hag has overseen United’s worst start to a season in 61 years with his team languishing in eighth place after losing five out of their first 10 Premier League games, of which they have won the other half.
      Man Utd manager Ten Hag is on “thin ice” after a terrible start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are considering Zinedine Zidane to replace Erik ten HagCredit: AP
      Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is also a top target for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      According to The Times, a “senior source” believes the Red Devils’ two most recent heavy losses to Manchester City and Newcastle at Old Trafford have left the Dutch tactician at serious risk of being sacked.
      That is why club chiefs are already thinking ahead and view Zinedine Zidane as well as Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as potential replacements.
      Zidane has been a free agent since 2021 after his second stint as Real Madrid manager came to an end following a staggering three Champions League triumphs across both tenures.
      Amorim, on the other hand, is considered a rising star as he led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in his first full season in charge two years ago.
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      However, there are major complications due to the club’s ongoing ownership saga.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to complete his 25 per cent purchase of the club, which could see him run all sporting matters.

      Ratcliffe’s partial takeover could affect chief executive Richard Arnold’s position, and he will be needed if United decide to look for a new manager at this time.
      The Red Devils have previously expressed confidence on Ten Hag and, according to Fabrizio Romano, club sources claim there have been no moves to replace him.
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      Sir Jim is said to be looking to make changes in other key positions, such as finding a new chief executive and sporting director as well as establishing a new football board.
      However, there have been reports that the players are losing faith in Ten Hag.
      Reports suggested there have been complaints regarding his tactics, which led to showdown talks in the dressing room after the loss to City, and training methods, which some feel have led to injuries. More

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      Liverpool ‘verbally agree’ January transfer of exciting Brazil star in huge blow to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta

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      LIVERPOOL have agreed personal terms with one of Brazil’s most highly-rated stars, reports suggest.Fluminense ace Andre Trindade, who has also been linked with Arsenal, is said to be close to joining the Reds.
      Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement with Fluminense star Andre TrindadeCredit: AFP
      Liverpool transfer target Andre has also been linked with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      However, Liverpool appear to have stolen a march on the Gunners as they seem closer to landing the versatile midfielder.
      According to sports journalist Francois Plateau, the Brazil international has already reached a verbal agreement with the Merseysiders.
      However, there is no official agreement between Liverpool and Fluminense at this stage.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side are still facing competition as there have been other clubs getting in touch with the Brazilian club as well as Andre’s camp.
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      This comes amid reports claiming Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen in midfield with Thomas Partey linked with a move to Juventus.
      Liverpool have been monitoring the 22-year-old since the summer but their advances were turned down due to the Copa Libertadores.

      Reports suggested Klopp’s side offered £25million for the No6, who can cover all positions in the middle of the park.
      However, talks could move faster after Saturday’s Copa Libertadores Final which will see Fluminense facing off against Boca Juniors at the Maracana.
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      Andre’s commitments with the Tricolor will then be completed for the season and he could thus be free to move to Anfield if his release clause is met as he still has a contract until December 31, 2026.
      The defensive midfielder has amassed a total of four goals and three assists in 160 appearances for Fernando Diniz’s side despite his young age.
      The youngster’s impressive performances also led to a senior debut with Brazil in June as well as a total of two caps. More

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      Man Utd ‘lining up Onana replacement as they scout keeper with £65m release clause’ – but could turn to unemployed star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a swoop for Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to reports.The Red Devils signed Andre Onana in a £47million transfer from Inter Milan this summer, but his performances so far have left a lot to be desired.
      Man Utd want to sign Diogo CostaCredit: EPA
      Despite his poor run of form, the 27-year-old recently said that he WILL compete in the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon in January if given the chance, meaning Erik ten Hag will be without his No.1 for up to seven games.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week that United are exploring the possibility of bringing David De Gea back to Old Trafford to cover Onana’s absence.
      However, Portuguese outlet A Bola now claim that the Red Devils are targeting a move for Porto shotstopper Costa.
      A United representative allegedly went to watch the Portugal international in action against Vizela last week.
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      Costa’s current contract expires in 2027, but he has a £65m release clause.
      The 24-year-old has been at Porto since 2011.
      He made his first team debut in 2019 and became the club’s first choice goalkeeper two years later.
      Costa has since made 122 appearances and kept 50 clean sheets.
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      Should he join Man Utd, Costa will likely become Ten Hag’s first choice goalkeeper.
      Onana could then be moved to the bench. More

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      Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s Man Utd future in limbo as Red Devils mull over extending two other players’ contracts

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      MANCHESTER UNITED ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford.Wan-Bissaka’s deal with United runs out in June after talks over a new contract hit a snag in the summer.
      Manchester United ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s future at Old Trafford is uncertainCredit: Getty
      Man Utd ace Victor Lindelof is free to talk to clubs overseas in JanuaryCredit: The Times
      Man Utd are uncertain to extend Anthony Martial’s contract at Old TraffordCredit: Alamy
      According to The Mail, however, the Red Devils are likelier to trigger a one-year extension to keep the full-back until 2025 and reevaluate his situation in January.
      The England international has recently returned to training after sustaining a hamstring injury in September.
      And the Manchester giants want the 25-year-old to regain full fitness before making any final decisions regarding his future.
      Victor Lindelof and Anthony Martial’s deals also expire in June, which means they can talk to overseas clubs in January.
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      And it is unclear whether United will extend Lindelof or Martial’s deal at this stage.
      Wan-Bissaka is fighting for a place in Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up at right-back with Diogo Dalot.
      Lindelof, on the other hand, has managed to play more minutes this season following the injuries of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, who recently returned to full fitness at centre-back.
      And Martial has dropped down the pecking order after striker Rasmus Hojlund’s £72million arrival from Atalanta last summer.
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      Ten Hag, though, is not looking as far as January following a turbulent start to the campaign.
      United are eighth in the Premier League table with only five wins out of their first 10 matches.
      Last season’s Carabao Cup winners have also lost the other half while coming up short in their first two Champions League matches as well before finally beating Copenhagen last week. More

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      ‘Croatian Messi’ once chased by Chelsea and Liverpool joins minnows on free transfer after being axed by Jose Mourinho

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      THE ‘Croatian Messi’ has joined a third-tier team in his hometown after his axe by Jose Mourinho’s Roma.Ante Coric, 26, was expected to become one of football’s top talents after bursting on to the scene as a youngster.
      Ante Coric was dubbed the ‘Croatian Messi’ but was released by Roma this summerCredit: Silvia Lore/NurPhoto
      He was wanted by the likes of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City in England while Barcelona and Bayern Munich were also keen.
      The Zagreb-born midfielder spent four years as an academy star at Red Bull Salzburg before returning to Croatia to join Dinamo Zagreb.
      There, he was named in Gazzetta Dello Sport’s 2017 ’30 Best Under-20 Players in Europe’ and won four league titles, leading to his Lionel Messi comparisons.
      And he was even part of the final 23-man Croatia squad at Euro 2016.
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      But in 2018, Roma won the race to sign him, paying £5.2million to land the rising star on a five-year deal.
      However, Coric struggled to make the step up and managed just three first-team appearances.
      The playmaker then went on loans to Almeria, VVV-Venlo, Olimpija Ljubljana and Zurich.
      And he was left unemployed in the summer when his Roma contract expired with no extension offered by Mourinho’s Serie A giants.
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      But now the four-cap senior Croatia international has found a new club.
      Coric put pen to paper with Kustosija, who play in Croatia’s Druga NL third tier.
      The Zagreb-based outfit currently sit seventh in the table and play at a stadium with a capacity of just 2,550 – a far cry from Roma’s iconic 70,000-seater Stadio Olimpico.
      Coric made a name for himself at Dinamo Zagreb as a youngsterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      One of his three Roma appearances was in the Champions League against compatriot Luka ModricCredit: AFP or licensors More