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      Unemployed Jesse Lingard ‘closing in on lucrative transfer’ but ex-Man Utd ace can’t play until next year

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      JESSE LINGARD is “closing in” on a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, according to reports.The former Manchester United forward, 30, has been a free agent since he was released by Nottingham Forest in the summer.
      Jesse Lingard looks set to join Al-EttifaqCredit: Instagram @ettifaq
      He was training with West Ham but failed to secure a contract with David Moyes’ men.
      Since then he has jetted off to join up with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq.
      According to Sky Sports, he is expected to sign with the Middle East outfit.
      But the foreign players’ rule means he will not be able to play for the club until January.
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      Rules state Saudi Pro League sides can only have eight foreign players in their matchday squad.
      Al-Ettifaq already have 10 – including ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and former Everton winger Demarai Gray.
      They will need to sell some foreign stars in the mid-season window in order to make way for Lingard.
      When asked in June about a potential move to Saudi, he said: “I’m considering all options.
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      “I’ve never ruled out any team or club, so for me it’s just picking the right team and it’s got to be right for me.
      “Saudi Arabia are doing big things, and in the next couple of years or so, it will be one of the hotspots to go to.
      “I’m not really surprised that the big names are moving out there. Like I say, they’re doing big things and it’s something I would consider as well – I’ve not ruled that out either.
      “It’s got to be right for me at the end of the day. I’ve got to go on my gut feeling but I’m still hungry and striving for success.” More

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      Pep Guardiola ‘made three-hour last-ditch bid’ to get Jude Bellingham at Man City before ace sealed Real Madrid transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY made a last-ditch attempt to sign Jude Bellingham before he went to Real Madrid, according to reports.The 20-year-old joined the Spanish side in a British record £115million deal from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
      Jude Bellingham joined Real Madrid for £115mCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola tried to convince him to join Man CityCredit: Reuters
      But before he penned his six-year contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, Man City supposedly tried to convince him to join the Treble winners.
      Reports in Spain claim they offered the midfielder a lucrative deal and Pep Guardiola spoke to him on the phone for three hours.
      The manager is alleged to have tried to persuade Bellingham against a move to Real Madrid.
      It is claimed that Guardiola turned on the charm, explaining that playing in the Premier League would be best for him and that City are a stronger side than Los Blancos.
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      However, his alleged attempt did not work and the boss conceded defeat as he ended the call and wished him luck for the rest of his career.
      Bellingham had reportedly already decided to join Real Madrid by the time Guardiola phoned.
      The club met with the wonderkid’s family and gave him a tour of their facilities with Vinicius Junior in attendance to help him settle in.
      The Brazilian winger was texting him almost every day for a year to get Bellingham to become his team-mate.
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      Since joining, he has hit the ground running with Carlo Ancelotti deploying him in attacking midfield role.
      The 26-time capped England international has scored ten goals in ten games so far. More

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      Liverpool and Man City lock horns in transfer chase for Denmark wonderkid with Barcelona also in the race

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      LIVERPOOL are interested in signing Lecce wonderkid Patrick Dorgu, according to reports.The youngster has earned comparisons to Andy Robertson and attracted attention from major European clubs.
      Patrick Dorgu has impressed for LecceCredit: Getty
      Dorgu, 18, broke into the Lecce first team this season and has made eight appearances in Serie A.
      And he has already impressed enough for Liverpool to begin monitoring his situation, report Gazzetta dello Sport.
      Manchester City are also said to be keen on the left-back, who is under contract until 2027.
      City could benefit from strengthening with Sergio Gomez the only recognised left-back in the squad following the departure of Joao Cancelo.
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      The Portuguese joined Barcelona on loan in the summer but the Spanish giants are also keen on Dorgu.
      However all three clubs could miss out on the Dane after he revealed his dream is to play for a different Premier League team.
      He said: “Chelsea is my dream to play for. I have been a fan of them for over 10 years, so it would be a huge dream to play for them.”
      The Blues could be on the lookout for a left-back following the injury to Ben Chilwell.
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      Levi Colwill has deputised in his absence but is more suited to playing in central defence, while boss Mauricio Pochettino has not been keen on using Marc Cucurella. More

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      Harry Maguire ‘could quit Man Utd in January with Premier League side encouraged to reignite transfer interest’

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      HARRY MAGUIRE could quit Manchester United for another Premier League club in January.West Ham are reportedly being encouraged to reignite their interest in the England defender.
      Harry Maguire could leave Manchester United in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      The Hammers were strongly linked with a move for Maguire in the summer.
      Despite reports claiming they had agreed a fee with United, a transfer never materialised.
      However, ESPN now report that West Ham are eyeing a fresh approach for Maguire in January.
      David Moyes’ side are said to believe that the deal can be revived, with the Red Devils willing to allow the centre-back to leave.
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      West Ham’s interest comes amid Saudi interest in Kurt Zouma, with the club keen to agree a new deal with the Frenchman.
      Earlier this week, Maguire claimed he did not turn down a move to the London Stadium in the summer.
      Speaking to the media whilst on international duty, the 30-year-old explained: “The actual opportunity to go to West Ham, it wasn’t agreed really between both clubs and myself.
      “It wasn’t just my chance to say, ‘Yes, I’m going.’ It wasn’t agreed between both clubs so the actual opportunity wasn’t there because we didn’t get far enough down the line with it.”
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      Maguire, who is out of contract in 2025, has struggled for opportunities at Old Trafford this season.
      He has made just four appearances under Erik ten Hag, with his only Premier League start coming against Brentford last weekend. More

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      Forgotten Champions League and World Cup winner linked with transfer to West Ham’s Europa League rivals

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      JEROME BOATENG has been offered to West Ham’s Europa League opponents Olympiacos.Boateng has been a free agent ever since leaving Lyon in June and is currently training with Bayern Munich’s Under-23 side.
      Bayern Munich legend Jerome Boateng has been offered to OlympiacosCredit: Getty
      Champions League and World Cup winner Boateng was also offered to RomaCredit: Getty
      Bayern refused to offer the centre-back a new contract and Boateng is still without a club.
      According to Sport24, the ex-Germany international’s agent has contacted Olympiacos looking to see if a deal could take place.
      The Greek giants, who are owned by Nottingham Forest supremo Evangelos Marinakis, are expected to look for a new centre-back in the January transfer window.
      However, the Piraeus outfit are not actively searching right now as they are focused on the Greek Superleague and the Europa League, where they will face West Ham.
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      The Hammers will take on Marinakis’ club on October 26 in Greece before their return fixture on November 9 at the London Stadium.
      Olympiacos sporting director Antonio Cordon and manager Diego Martinez might opt for a different solution as they want a defender that can immediately hit the ground running.
      Boateng only played eight times for Lyon last term and hasn’t competed in a single competitive match this season.
      According to Calciomercato, the 35-year-old has also been offered to Roma but manager Jose Mourinho is not keen.
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      Mourinho is not eager to sign the Champions League and World Cup winner due to his advanced age, lack of fitness and contract demands.
      Boateng enjoyed tremendous success with Bayern where he registered a total of 10 goals and 25 assists in 363 appearances.
      The German also won nine Bundesliga titles and two Champions League trophies with the Bavarians as well as the 2014 World Cup with Germany. More

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      Unemployed former Arsenal ace linked with major transfer to Manchester United’s Champions League rivals

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      A FORMER Arsenal ace could be on the verge of a spectacular return to football with Bayern Munich.Sokratis Papastathopoulos has been without a club since his contract with Olympiacos ran out in June.
      Bayern Munich are considering ex-Arsenal ace Sokratis PapastathopoulosCredit: Reuters
      According to Bild, however, Bayern are considering Sokratis to re-inforce their defence amid an ongoing injury crisis.
      The German champions’ starting centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano have both been sidelined.
      De Ligt is dealing with a knee problem while Upamecano suffered a hamstring injury against Freiburg on Sunday.
      And manager Thomas Tuchel could turn to Sokratis with whom he has a very good relationship.
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      Tuchel and the centre-back worked together at Borussia Dortmund, where the player made 198 appearances during his five-year stint at the club before his move to Arsenal in 2018.
      However, Bayern might wait until the end of the international break to fully assess De Ligt and Upamecano’s fitness.
      The Bavarians will then decide whether to go after another central defender in the January transfer window.
      But the ex-Chelsea boss will want both players available on December 12 when Bayern visit Old Trafford for their return fixture against Manchester United in the Champions League.
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      This comes after Tuchel’s side decided against reinstating Jerome Boateng to the squad.
      Boateng has been training with the reserves ever since his departure from Lyon in June.
      Sokratis, though, has had other offers as he was also approached by Real Betis.
      The Spaniards wanted the 35-year-old to move to the Benito Villamarin and replace the injured Marc Bartra.
      According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, however, negotiations between the two parties fell through.
      Sokratis spent three years at Arsenal where he registered six goals and two assists in 69 appearances.
      The ex-Greece international also won the FA Cup in 2020 before his move to Olympiacos a year later.
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      Kalvin Phillips offered shock escape route from Man City hell with European giants to reunite him with England star

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS could be offered a shock escape route from Manchester City by Bayern Munich.The England ace has seen his hopes of earning regular football under Pep Guardiola take a significant knock in recent weeks.
      Bayern Munich are interested in signing Kalvin PhillipsCredit: Getty
      He was barely used by the Etihad boss despite a suspension to midfield lynchpin Rodri — and a move away in January looks likely.
      Bayern are understood to be closely monitoring his situation with a view to making a move either in the January window or in the summer.
      He is one of the names on the list of chief Thomas Tuchel — as he looks to strengthen his midfield.
      The German giants raided City last winter and took Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo on loan.
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      And a similar arrangement for Phillips, 27, could well appeal to all parties.
      City told the £42million ex-Leeds man in the summer they would be willing to let him out on loan but he chose to fight for his place with the Treble winners.
      Three Lions skipper Harry Kane is already at the Allianz Arena and would welcome the arrival of another Englishman.
      Kane joined Bayern in a £104m transfer from Tottenham in August.
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      He has already scored nine goals and provided five assists in 10 games for the German giants.
      Kane reunited with Phillips earlier this week when the two stars arrived for England’s training camp at St George’s Park on Monday. More

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      Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle in transfer battle for England wonderkid dubbed ‘the next Jadon Sancho’

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      ARSENAL, Chelsea and Newcastle are all in the hunt for Borussia Dortmund’s English star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, according to reports.The winger, 19, broke through into the German side’s first team towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign having left Manchester City in 2020.
      Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is beginning to make a name for himself at Borussia DortmundCredit: EPA
      Since then, he has racked up 29 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
      He recently extended his contract with Dortmund until 2028, so a move seems unlikely in the near-future.
      But according to Bild, several Premier League clubs are interested in the young sensation.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is understood to be a “big fan” of the forward, with the Gunners seeing “huge potential” in him.
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      However, Chelsea and Newcastle are also monitoring his situation.
      Dortmund are said to have TRIPLED Bynoe-Gittens’ salary when agreeing his new deal.

      He was previously believed to be on around £860,000 per year, but that has now increased to roughly £2.6million.
      He has been likened to Manchester United man Jadon Sancho – who also made his name at Dortmund.
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      Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho both excelled at DortmundCredit: Getty
      The English winger, 23, contributed 50 goals and 54 assists in 137 games for the club.
      He then moved to Old Trafford in 2021 – a switch that is yet to work out.
      Real Madrid sensation Jude Bellingham also rose to superstardom at Dortmund, before securing a move to the Bernabeu and establishing himself as one of the best players in world football. More