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      Mystery as Man Utd send scout to watch Porto despite moving on from top transfer target

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      MANCHESTER UNITED sent scouts to watch Porto play, according to reports in Portugal. Porto beat Gil Vicente 2-1 with Ivan Jaime and Eustaquio scoring their goals.
      Man Utd sent scouts to watch Porto play, according to reports in PortugalCredit: EPA
      And they did so in front of United officials, Lisbon-based paper A Bola report.
      It is claimed no player in particular were on the scout’s radar.
      But officials were said to be there spying ahead of the January transfer window.
      Erik ten Hag’s side were heavily linked with Porto keeper Diogo Costa as they looked to replace David de Gea in the summer.
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      But they ultimately ended up signing Andre Onana for £47million from Inter Milan instead.
      So it could be unlikely that they were keeping tabs on Costa.
      United have suffered injuries at left-back this season with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia out injured.
      They signed Sergio Reguilon from Tottenham as cover but it is possible United were scouting Porto’s Wendell.
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      Another Porto player in-demand is striker Mehdi Taremi, who has been linked with Chelsea, Tottenham and United in the past.
      Taremi – who scored against England during the winter World Cup – has two goals in his seven games so far this season.
      United did add to their firing line in the summer with the £72m signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta.
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      England and Scotland in tug-of-war for League One wonderkid

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      YOUNG Wigan striker Josh Stones is in a tug-of-war between England and Scotland.Leeds-born Stones, 19, has played for England schoolboys — but he also qualifies for Scotland through his grandmother.
      Josh Stones is wanted by both England and ScotlandCredit: Ken Macpherson – Commissioned by The Sun Glasgow
      Stones started his career with Yorkshire outfit Guiseley and joined Wigan in the summer of 2022.
      The youngster spent a loan spell with Ross County for the second half of last season.
      During his stint in Scotland, he went on to make six appearances for the club however, he failed to score.
      Stones did enough to impress Wigan, however, as he was handed a fresh three-year contract in the summer.
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      This season he has managed to break into the Wigan first team and has made two appearances for the club.
      Stones even bagged his first goal for the Latics during a substitute appearance in the EFL Cup.
      After signing his new deal, club manager Shaun Maloney admitted that the striker has impressed staff with his “personality and intensity”.
      He said: “He has had a slightly different journey than other players in our Academy, but he’s impressed me greatly with his personality and the intensity that he brings each day.
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      “Josh has been training with the first team since the start of pre-season and I am excited to see his development this season.
      “He knows that if he continues to work hard both on and off the field, he will get opportunities within our team.”
      Stones is not the only player that is at the heart of a tug of war between England Scotland.
      Newcastle’s Elliot Anderson and Harvey Barnes are two players that could feature for both. More

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      Jesse Lingard has Premier League transfer interest WITHDRAWN after training with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq

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      WEST HAM are no longer interested in signing Jesse Lingard, according to reports.The midfielder had been training with the Hammers since August but will not be returning to the club permanently.
      West Ham are no longer interested in signing Jesse LingardCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, West Ham have withdrawn their interest in signing the free agent.
      Lingard joined up with David Moyes’ side as he searched for a new club this summer.
      He has been a free agent since his one-year deal with Nottingham Forest expired at the end of June.
      The 30-year-old even featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Ipswich earlier this month.
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      Lingard previously spent the second half of the 2020/21 season on loan at the London Stadium, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 16 matches.
      Wolves had also reportedly been interested in a move for Lingard but a deal never materialised for the former Manchester United star.
      West Ham’s withdrawal of their interest comes with Lingard now in Saudi Arabia to train with Al-Ettifaq.
      He has joined up with Steven Gerrard’s side and is expected to spend a month training with the Saudi Pro League outfit.
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      Gerrard has already brought Jordan Henderson and Demarai Gray to the club from the Premier League since his appointment.
      Al-Ettifaq are currently fourth in the Saudi Pro League with five wins and just one loss from their opening seven matches. More

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      Blackburn planning transfer raid on Championship rivals Swansea for striker whose contract is up this summer

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      HITMAN Liam Cullen is a likely target for Blackburn.Manager Jon Dahl Tomasson wants more options up top and is keen to land Swansea’s versatile forward, 24, whose contract is up after this season.
      Blackburn could target Liam CullenCredit: Rex
      Cullen starred for Swansea last season as he bagged eight goals and one assist in 29 Championship outings.
      This season, he has endured a slower start to life in the division, having only scored one goal in his first eight league appearances.
      Cullen is currently managing a knock that he picked up during the midweek draw with Queens Park Rangers.
      Manager Michael Duff is hoping that he will be back for selection soon.
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      Blackburn are on the lookout for some more firepower as the team has only scored 12 goals so far this season in the league.
      However this has not been the case in the Carabao Cup as the team registered massive wins over Harrogate Town and Walsall.
      The lack of potency in front of goal has seen the side drop to 14th in the league table despite pushing for a playoff spot last campaign.
      The Lancashire-based side lost star striker Ben Brereton Diaz in the summer on a free transfer to LaLiga side Villarreal.
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      The Chilean international was a regular contributor of goals in the previous two seasons for the club.
      Brereton Diaz scored 36 goals across the last two campaigns but the club were unable to tie him down to a new contract.
      Sammie Szmodics has been responsible for providing the club’s goals this season.
      The attacking midfielder has netted five goals in all competitions. More

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      Man Utd plot January transfer for Adrien Rabiot to bolster midfield but face competition from Premier League rivals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Newcastle are both battling it out to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.The Red Devils have been heavily linked with a swoop for the Frenchman since last summer.
      Man Utd and Newcastle both want to sign Adrien RabiotCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag allegedly launched another attempt to sign him in June, but talks collapsed shortly before he signed a one-year contract extension with Juventus.
      United are now eyeing a potential January deal, but they face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle.
      According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the Magpies want to sign Rabiot as part of their efforts to strengthen their presence in Europe.
      However, Massimiliano Allegri wants to tie him down to a new contract.
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      Rabiot, 28, joined Juventus in a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019 and has since made 181 appearances.
      The midfielder scored 11 goals and provided six assists last season after experiencing a resurgence under Allegri.
      And he believes he should’ve received a Ballon d’Or nomination for his efforts.
      He told L’Equipe: “I can’t deny that it hurts because I had an important season.
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      “Then, seeing some other names, I think it was not logical. Sometimes two good Champions League games are enough, but those deciding do not consider the entire season.”
      Man Utd boss Ten Hag spent over £180million this summer in a bid to improve his squad.
      Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount, Andre Onana, Altay Bayindir and Jonny Evans all signed permanent deals before deadline day, while Sergio Reguilon and Sofyan Amrabat joined on loan.
      However, the Red Devils have endured a poor start to the season with three wins and three defeats in six games. More

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      Sheffield United could lose wonderkid striker on free transfer with ace yet to agree new contract

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED are sweating about Daniel Jebbison signing a new contract.The England Under-20 striker, 20, is in the last year of his deal and could be off if he cannot agree terms.
      Daniel Jebbison could leave Sheffield UnitedCredit: Alamy
      Canadian-born Jebbison has dropped down the Bramall Lane pecking order.
      The Blades are only likely to get a small fee if he goes abroad.
      Everton were keen before the hitman suffered a freak injury in pre-season that has sidelined him until November.
      Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom has previously suggested that Jebbison has plenty of potential to become a top striker.
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      He said: “The ceiling for him is really, really high.
      “He knows and you know I won’t give people minutes away regardless of how highly I rate him.
      “He’s had to earn his way into the team.
      “You would not want to play against that pace and energy.”
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      Last season, the striker featured 16 times in the Championship, scoring one goal and assisting two more.
      He has previously made his mark in the Premier League, scoring in a 1-0 win over the Toffees for the Blades in 2021.
      Sheffield United scouted Jebbison during a UK Football trials in 2017. More

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      Crystal Palace and Everton in transfer battle to snap up Leeds wonderkid as Whites could cash in if promotion missed

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are after Leeds’ brilliant teen midfielder Archie Gray.The Eagles have been tracking Gray, 17, for some time and his first-team breakthrough has put them on red alert.
      Archie Gray is attracting Premier League interest from Crystal Palace and EvertonCredit: Rex
      Gray is seen as an alternative to Blackburn’s Adam Wharton, 19, who may be too pricey for Palace.
      Leeds may have to cash in on Gray if they do not win promotion and Palace plan to swoop first.
      Everton are also tracking Wharton in case they come into money. Toffees tried swap deals in summer but will need cash to make Rovers sell.
      Gray has made eight appearances for Leeds this season in the Championship.
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      Manager Daniel Farke has hailed Gray’s progress this season and previously picked him out for praise for his performance against Millwall.
      He said: “There is no guarantee but he has fulfilled all my expectations during the season so far.
      “Obviously, it was a big challenge, the big ask for a 17-year-old guy because I know how impressive The Den can be but I have to say how he handled it was top class.”
      Palace are in need of some more creativity in the team having been unable to break down Fulham in their goalless draw.
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      The Eagles have been without star creator Michael Olise so far this season as the Frenchman has struggled with injury.
      Olise has also been linked with an exit from Selhurst Park with Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City interested in his signature.
      Should the Eagles land Gray, then he could help fill the void vacated by Olise if he does leave. More

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      Man City in transfer hunt for Championship wonderkid keeper who has already played for first-team aged just 16

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      MANCHESTER CITY have set their sights on Sunderland’s brilliant teenage keeper Matty Young.He is just 16 but already manager Tony Mowbray’s third choice at the Stadium of Light and a regular in the Black Cats Under-21 team.
      Man City have set their sights on Sunderland’s brilliant teenage keeper Matty YoungCredit: Getty
      Young is tipped to follow ex-Cats Jordan Pickford and Anthony Patterson to the top — and City plan to snap him up before any rivals make their move.
      Local lad Young — who has been at the Wearsiders since he was seven — is the latest discovery by Sunderland’s goalkeeping guru Mark Prudhoe, who is known for identifying and developing talent.
      Mowbray praised the stopper when he started for the first team in a pre-season game and his reputation is growing fast.
      Sunderland tied down Young to a two-year deal recently but he is already with a leading agency and the club may cash in on him.
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      The Black Cats released another keeper ‘find’, Toby Bell — who is even younger than Young — to Chelsea this summer.
      City also fancied Bell, 15, but their focus now is the latest Sunderland whizkid.
      SunSport also revealed how the Premier League champions are competing with Brighton to sign Argentinian left-back Valentin Barco.
      The Seagulls tried to sign Barco, 19, from Boca Juniors this summer and went close to triggering his release clause of around £10million.
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      However, Manchester City and Juventus were also strongly linked and the whole deal became too hard to broker.
      But progressive Brighton still think they can offer Barco the best move at this point of his career.
      Boss Roberto de Zerbi remains optimistic a deal can be struck however, the club may have to pay more for him than expected.

      City are competing with Brighton to sign Valentin BarcoCredit: EPA More