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    Arsenal star Kai Havertz lands lucrative new contract despite early-season struggles after summer transfer from Chelsea

    KAI HAVERTZ has put pen to paper on a mammoth new contract, but it’s not what Arsenal fans think…Havertz joined the Gunners from London rivals Chelsea in the summer following a £65million deal.
    Arsenal ace Kai Havertz has signed a lucrative contract with PUMACredit: Getty
    Havertz has struggled at Arsenal after his summer move from ChelseaCredit: Getty
    Havertz will be the face of the FUTURE boot for the coming years
    The versatile playmaker has since struggled at the Emirates with only one goal and one assist in 12 appearances across all competitions.
    However, that hasn’t stopped the Germany international from boosting his earnings.
    The 24-year-old has just signed a lucrative contract with PUMA, who confirmed a long-term partnership with the player.
    Havertz will be the face of the company following three successful years at Chelsea, whom he helped win the Champions League in 2021 thanks to his winner in the final against Manchester City.
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    The German will be wearing the brand’s FUTURE boot every time he steps inside the pitch for Arsenal and Germany.
    Havertz said: “Growing up in Germany PUMA has always been an iconic brand with some of the greatest players ever wearing their products.
    “PUMA has always been an innovative brand when it comes to football boots and the way they work with athletes.
    “When I met with the team and discussed plans for the future, I knew this was the right fit for me.
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    “They understand athletes and really want to be collaborate with their players; it really is a family atmosphere.
    “Wearing the FUTURE boot is the perfect fit for my game and is a boot I was eager to move into, there is no other boot like it.
    “PUMA are not only excelling as a brand on the pitch but are making huge waves in other areas of sport and fashion.
    “We are working on some exciting projects, and I am looking forward to what the future holds.” More

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    Man City ready to treble wages of wonderkid who they rate so highly they were happy to sell Cole Palmer to Chelsea

    MANCHESTER CITY are set to treble promising academy graduate Oscar Bobb’s salary.According to The Mirror, Bobb will put pen to paper on a new long-term deal that will tie him up to the Etihad until 2029.
    Manchester City academy graduate Oscar Bobb is set to treble his wagesCredit: Getty
    Bobb was one of the reasons why Man City agreed to sell Cole Palmer to ChelseaCredit: Rex
    The 20-year-old has three years left on his £12,000-a-week contract with City.
    But his salary will rise to £36,000 per week following his promotion into Pep Guardiola’s first team.
    Guardiola rates the winger very highly and is confident he can follow in the footsteps of other academy successes, such as Phil Foden and Rico Lewis.
    In fact, the Norway international’s development convinced the Spanish tactician he can afford to offload Cole Palmer to Chelsea in the summer.
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    Bobb has already made five appearances for the Treble winners this season.
    One of them saw the Norwegian starting against Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.
    And despite City’s early exit, Guardiola sang Bobb’s praises after his first ever start for the team.
    He said: “Oscar was more than brilliant in all parts, offence and defence.
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    “He’s played as a number 10, as a striker, as a winger. We know in the pockets in the middle he moves really well.
    “His intensity is good, he works without the ball.”
    Bobb also made his senior international debut with Norway this month as he played in the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Cyprus and Spain. More

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    Mason Greenwood ‘lined up for Champions League transfer’ after Man Utd star makes decision on Getafe future

    SEVILLA are interested in signing Mason Greenwood from Manchester United at the end of the season, according to reports.But the Manchester United forward wants to make his Getafe loan permanent.
    Mason Greenwood has made five appearances for GetafeCredit: Rex
    Sevilla, based at Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium, are reported to be interested in GreenwoodCredit: Getty
    Greenwood, 22, headed to LaLiga last month after bosses ruled he could not continue his career at Old Trafford following an investigation into his off-field behaviour.
    The former England international was set to be welcomed back into the fold at United before SunSport exclusively reported the club had made a U-turn following a backlash from fans.
    He was arrested in January last year following charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
    However, all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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    A spokesperson said at that time: “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
    “In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
    “In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case. We have explained our decision to all parties.
    “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.”
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    Greenwood has made five appearances for Getafe thus far, scoring his first goal against Celta Vigo on October 8.
    According to the Mirror, Sevilla are lining up a swoop for Greenwood – whose United contract expires in the summer of 2025.
    The Red Devils are believed to still be paying the majority of his £75,000 a week wages.
    Sevilla won last season’s Europa League, qualifying for this season’s Champions League in the process.
    A source told SunSport, however, that Greenwood is hoping to stay at Getafe for the foreseeable future, saying: “The players and fans have all given him a welcome he could only have dreamed of.
    “He really feared his career was over. Now he’s just so happy and  wants to carry on playing and not think too far ahead.” More

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    Erik ten Hag’s ‘dream Man Utd transfer plan’ to bring in three world-class stars KO’d by takeover setback

    MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has been denied a sensational triple transfer plan after the club’s latest takeover twist.United’s unpopular owners the Glazers have snubbed Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani’s sixth offer worth more than £6billion in total.
    Sheikh Jassim’s withdrawal from Man Utd’s takeover has affected manager Erik ten HagCredit: Alamy
    Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani was planning to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
    Sheikh Jassim was also determined to land Bayern Munich star Kingsley ComanCredit: Getty
    Man Utd would have rekindled their interest in Real Madrid ace Eduardo CamavingaCredit: Getty
    Sheikh Jassim’s offer would have included cash to redevelop the facilities, fund an Old Trafford rebuild and clear the existing debt.
    This clears the way for Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who is set to buy a 25 per cent stake in the club for £1.4bn with the Glazer family still at the helm after the Qatari bid formally pulled out on Saturday.
    Sheikh Jassim accused United’s owners of demanding an “outlandish” price to sell the club.
    The Red Devils’ chiefs are set to sign off on Ratcliffe’s investment at a board meeting this coming week and the INEOS founder will have control over the football side of things.
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    According to Bild, that will cost Ten Hag some major transfer reinforcement.
    That is because Sheikh Jassim was planning to bring Kylian Mbappe, Kingsley Coman and Eduardo Camavinga to Old Trafford.
    Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe will become a free agent in June and looks set to join Real Madrid.
    However, the Qatari banker was planning to put his billions to good use and steal Mbappe from under Real’s nose.
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    The Sheikh was determined to do the same with the star striker’s France team-mates.
    Coman and Camavinga have a contract with Bayern Munich and Real respectively until 2027.
    Camavinga was previously targeted by United when he still played for Rennes.
    And it now seems like the midfielder will play a key role in Los Blancos’ future with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric stepping aside due to their advanced age. More

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    Vinicius Jr reveals transfer plans as he admits he won’t finish his career at Real Madrid after promise to father

    VINICIUS JUNIOR has named the one club he would leave Real Madrid for because of a promise he made to his father.The Brazilian forward, 23, has established himself as one of the best players in the world at the Bernabeu.
    Vinicius has hinted at a move away from Real Madrid later in his careerCredit: Alamy
    Since joining in 2018, he has scored 62 goals and provided 65 assists in 232 appearances for the Spanish giants.
    He is set to be at Real Madrid for the foreseeable future as his contract does not expire until 2027.
    But he has now revealed he promised his father he would return to Brazilian side Flamengo one day.
    Vinicius came through the club’s academy prior to signing for Real Madrid.
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    Speaking to France Football, the Los Blancos superstar said: “I think I could stay here my whole career, but the club of my life is Flamengo.
    “I promised my father I would go back one day. I have to keep this promise.

    “I love life here in general, and it’s going well for my family too. When my loved ones walk around, they are recognised and they wish us nothing but happiness.
    “Little by little, I discovered this new life, new emotions, a fervour.
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    “Madrid is unique. Everyone around the world tells me about this club. And apart from that, I like it.
    “I’m quite a homebody but we do a lot of activities.”
    Vinicius has continually starred on the pitch for Real Madrid despite receiving racist abuse from opposition fans on numerous occasions.
    He has already won two LaLiga titles, the Copa del Rey and Champions League.
    He has also contributed three goals and three assists in 24 appearances for Brazil. More

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    Mason Greenwood makes Getafe transfer decision after being shipped out by Man Utd on loan

    MASON GREENWOOD is loving life in Spain — and wants to turn his Getafe loan move permanent.The  Manchester United striker headed to LaLiga last month after bosses ruled he could not continue his career at Old Trafford following an investigation into his off-field behaviour.
    Mason Greenwood scored his first goal for Getafe, where he plays on loanCredit: Rex
    Manchester United loanee Greenwood wants to stay at GetafeCredit: Rex
    Greenwood, 22, scored to earn a draw against Celta Vigo last Sunday.
    He later said online: “Happy to score my first goal for Getafe.
    “Amazing team spirit to come away with a point.”
    A source  told SunSport he is hoping to stay at the Madrid-based club for the forseeable future, saying: “The players and fans have all given him a welcome he could only have dreamed of.
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    “He really feared his career was over. Now he’s just so happy and  wants to carry on playing and not think too far ahead.”
    Greenwood was set to be welcomed back into the fold at United before SunSport exclusively reported the club had made a U-turn following backlash from fans.
    The former England international was arrested in January last year following charges of attempted rape, assault and coercive control.
    However, all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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    A spokesperson said at that time: “We have a duty to keep cases under continuous review.
    “In this case a combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material that came to light meant there was no longer a realistic prospect of conviction.
    “In these circumstances, we are under a duty to stop the case. We have explained our decision to all parties.
    “We would always encourage any potential victims to come forward and report to police and we will prosecute wherever our legal test is met.” More

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    Liverpool cult hero and Champions League winner who featured in iconic film Goal! wants managerial job in Britain

    EX-LIVERPOOL star Igor Biscan wants a managerial job in Britain.The Croatian played under Gerard Houllier and was recently boss at Dinamo Zagreb.
    Igor Biscan spent five years at Liverpool and won the Champions League in 2005
    Biscan wants to return to Britain to work as a manager after leaving Dinamo Zagreb
    The former midfielder was also on the shortlist for the Rangers role.
    Biscan joined Liverpool in 2000 following a five-year stint at Dinamo, who also sent him out on loan to Samobor in 1995.
    The ex-Croatia international spent five years at Anfield and amassed a total of three goals as well as three assists in 118 appearances with the Reds.
    The 45-year-old also won two League Cups as well as the 2005 Champions League trophy.
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    Biscan remained on the bench that famous night in Istanbul that saw the Merseysiders coming back to draw 3-3 with AC Milan before beating them 3-2 on penalties.
    The Croatian left Liverpool shortly after their historic European triumph and joined Panathinaikos.
    Biscan struggled in Greece and never managed to live up to expectations as a recent European champion.
    That led to his exit in 2007 as he returned to Dinamo a year later.
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    Biscan played for four years in Zagreb until his retirement at the age of 34.
    He also registered a total of 17 appearances with the Croatian national team.
    Biscan has already amassed experience as a manager having coached Rudes, Olimpija Ljubljana, Rijeka, Croatia’s Under-21 side and of course Dinamo.
    The Liverpool hero won the second division in Croatia with Rudes, a double with Slovenian outfit Olimpija, the Croatian Cup with Rijeka and the league with Dinamo.
    Biscan is also remembered for appearing in the famous film Goal! where he played himself along with other football stars, such as David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Steven Gerrard. More

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    Crystal Palace ‘braced for club record bid’ from Premier League rivals for Marc Guehi – but Chelsea could hamper deal

    MANCHESTER UNITED could be set to launch a bid for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, according to reports.England star Guehi, 23, has been integral to the Eagles’ back line since he joined from Chelsea in 2021.
    Marc Guehi has become one of Crystal Palace’s most important playersCredit: Rex
    And he is now attracting interest from a big-name Premier League club.
    According to South London Press, Man Utd could make a play for the centre-back in the summer.
    If they are to acquire the defender, it is understood he will cost in excess of the £50million the Red Devils paid for Aaron Wan-Bissaka four years ago.
    That means Palace would receive a club-record fee for Guehi.
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    However, Man Utd face competition from the Palace star’s former club, Chelsea.
    That is because the Blues hold matching rights on any offer Palace accept for their man.
    Guehi has made 91 appearances for the West London club since joining two years ago.
    He has formed an impressive partnership alongside Joachim Andersen.
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    He has also earned six England caps and started both of the Three Lions’ Euro 2024 qualifiers in September.
    He was also included in Gareth Southgate’s squad for this month’s games against Australia and Italy.
    And he would be a welcome addition to Man Utd’s squad.
    Erik ten Hag has suffered injury blows to Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane at the start of the season.
    It has left him relying on Jonny Evans, Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
    Man Utd have lost six of their opening 11 games in all competitions. More