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    Jadon Sancho has ‘no relationship’ with Erik ten Hag with Man Utd duo ‘barely speaking’ as January transfer exit beckons

    JADON SANCHO has “no relationship” with manager Erik ten Hag, according to reports.The Manchester United star has been exiled by his boss since the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on September 3.
    Jadon Sancho has been exiled by Erik ten HagCredit: Sportsfile
    Sancho, 23, had been dropped for the match, with Ten Hag questioning his application in training.
    The England international subsequently refuted his manager’s claim, effectively accusing him of lying, and said he’d been made a “scapegoat”.
    Ten Hag, 53, is demanding an apology from Sancho in front of the rest of the squad, something the former Borussia Dortmund ace doesn’t feel he should have to do.
    According to I News, Sancho and Ten Hag are “barely speaking”, with the situation locked in a stalemate.
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    Sancho has been training with United’s academy.
    It was claimed last month that he had been banned from all first team facilities at Carrington, including the canteen.
    Ten Hag is claimed to want to “wash his hands” of Sancho.
    The winger is said to be open to a January transfer.
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    But it’s claimed that he would rather go out on loan before reassessing his situation next summer.
    Should Ten Hag depart United amid their struggles, Sancho would then potentially see a way back at Old Trafford.
    Dortmund and Juventus are both said to be interested in launching a January swoop.
    Man Utd have made their worst start to a season since the 1986-87 campaign.
    Scott McTominay’s stoppage time double salvaged a 2-1 win over Brentford at Old Trafford last weekend.
    The late triumph saw the Red Devils climb to tenth in the table with four wins and four losses from eight games this term.
    Sancho has made three substitute outings this season, with the most recent coming on August 26.
    He has played 82 times for Man Utd in total, scoring 12 goals and laying on six assists.
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    Cristiano Ronaldo ‘reveals retirement plans to Al-Nassr and Portugal’ with World Cup three years away

    CRISTIANO RONALDO is determined to play at the 2026 World Cup, according to reports.The forward joined Al-Nassr earlier this year following his dramatic Manchester United exit.
    Cristiano Ronaldo wants to extend his Al-Nassr contractCredit: Reuters
    Ronaldo, 38, initially penned a two-and-a-half year deal with the Saudi side.
    According to Spanish outlet Cadena COPE, the Portuguese star has informed Al-Nassr chiefs that he wants to extend his contract until early 2027.
    The former Real Madrid star is refusing to give up on his World Cup dream.
    He has played at five World Cups dating back to Germany 2006.
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    Ronaldo has so far not bettered the semi-final appearance his country made at his first World Cup.
    The Al-Nassr skipper has earned a staggering 201 caps for Portugal, scoring 123 goals.
    He helped his country win Euro 2016, but World Cup glory has so far eluded him, unlike his great rival Lionel Messi.
    On whether winning a World Cup would take him ahead of Messi in the GOAT race, Ronaldo previously said: “Even if I win the World Cup that will continue.
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    “Some people like me more, some less. It’s like in life, some like blondes, some like brunettes.
    “I have always had to show what I can do year after year. I would love to win this tournament.

    “I’m ambitious but if you tell me I won’t win any more tournaments I would still be happy given all I have won.
    “In the history books all other records will be there. But obviously a World Cup on the shelf wouldn’t be bad. It would be a dream.”
    Ronaldo has had a blistering start to the season with Al-Nassr.
    He has bagged ten goals in eight Saudi Pro League appearances, while also bagging his first Asian Champions League strike.
    Ronaldo was dropped from previous Portugal boss Fernando Santos’ starting XI during the last World Cup, with Goncalo Ramos preferred.
    He left the field in tears following his country’s shock exit at the hands of Morocco.
    Since Santos’ exit Ronaldo has returned to prominence for his country, starting five of Roberto Martinez’s six games in charge.
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    Arsenal fans convinced they are triggering Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause after spotting his Instagram antics

    HOPEFUL Arsenal fans online were left convinced the club will trigger Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause. The Brazilian joined Newcastle in January for £40million despite interest from Arsenal.
    Arsenal fans online were left convinced the club will trigger Bruno Guimaraes’ release clauseCredit: Reuters
    And he has become an instant hit among supporters on Tyneside and recently signed a new five-year deal.
    Included in the contract is a release clause worth £100million and Gooners have backed Arsenal to match it.
    That is because Guimaraes showed his public support for Gabriel Martinelli, who scored the winning goal against Manchester City.
    Guimaraes commented “Martishow” on his international team-mate’s Instagram post.
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    And Gooners let their imagination run wild as one said: “We’re triggering that release clause brother sit tight.”
    Another added: “We will trigger your release clause brother.”
    Guimaraes – who joined Newcastle from Lyon – has spoken out publicly about Arsenal’s previous interest in him.
    He told Globo via GFFN in 2021:  “Arsenal approached my agent, but there was no offer.
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    “My aim, and I made it clear to Juninho, is to win a title with Lyon. The fans have not had one for a long time.
    “We have the Coupe de France, the Europa League and the league. It is difficult with the level that PSG are at, but anything can happen.
    “My aim is to win a title here, but I have never hidden my desire to play in the Premier League.”
    Guimaraes was unable to lead Lyon to silverware but he contributed to Newcastle’s top four finish last season.
    Now Eddie Howe’s side sit eighth and unbeaten in four after a difficult start to the new campaign.
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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