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    Liverpool cult hero Divock Origi lined up for stunning Premier League transfer return just 13 months after leaving

    BURNLEY are looking into a transfer for Belgian hitman Divock Origi after he was axed from AC Milan, according to reports. The former Liverpool star landed at the Rossoneri last year as a free agent but is now set for a move away as the Italian side aims to offload players.
    Divock Origi has been shown the exit door by AC MilanCredit: Getty
    According to Foot Mercato, Burnley are keen to sign the 28-year-old who is reportedly training away from Milan’s senior squad.
    The Clarets are desperate for a forward after losing their two opening Premier League matches against Aston Villa and Manchester City.
    Origi could certainly add goals to the struggling side who won the Championship title last season.
    Prior to joining the Italian club the Belgian star was a cult hero at Liverpool with a habit of scoring important goals.
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    He made over 100 appearances for the Reds and scored in the final of the 2019 Champions League leading his side to a famous victory.
    But Origi has failed to make a breakthrough since joining Serie A side Milan, only scoring two goals in 36 games for Stefano Pioli’s squad last season.
    AC Milan have had a busy summer welcoming new arrivals such as Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic and Valencia’s Yunus Musah.
    Now Pioli is desperate to get rid of unwanted players including Origi before Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline.
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    The Italian boss has already gotten rid of Junior Messias on loan to Genoa and Charles De Ketelaere on loan to Atalanta.
    Burnley join Italian sides Torino, Udinese and Bologna in the race to sign the former Liverpool forward.
    According to GetFootball, Torino are rumoured to be in the lead for Origi’s signature. More

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    Bayern Munich fans beg ‘close the window FAST’ as Tuchel looks to link Harry Kane up with two England team-mates

    THOMAS TUCHEL is looking to link Harry Kane up with two of his England team-mates.However, the news has left Bayern Munich fans begging “close the window fast” on social media.
    Thomas Tuchel is eyeing two of Harry Kane’s England team-matesCredit: Getty
    Kane has made a strong start to life in Germany after completing a £104million move to Bayern earlier this month.
    His brace against Augsburg on Sunday took his Bundesliga goal tally to three in just two matches this season.
    Tuchel is now looking to add more English stars to his team before the transfer window closes.
    According to Sky in Germany, Eric Dier has been offered to Bayern multiple times in recent days.
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    A move for the Tottenham star has been discussed internally at the club.
    The report adds that Dier is under consideration as a potential target due to his ability to play in both defence and midfield.
    Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is also being eyed by Tuchel, talkSPORT report.
    Although it is unknown if Chelsea are open to selling Gallagher, Tuchel is keen after working with him at Stamford Bridge.
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    Talks have also been held with Gallagher’s team-mate Trevoh Chalobah.
    Bayern fans are unconvinced, though, with one tweeting: “Close the window fast please.”
    Another added: “Tuchel needs to stop.”
    A third supporter also wrote: “We are in the mud.”
    “That’s another no,” joked one more fan.

    Kane has previously played with both Dier and Gallagher for England.
    He also made 309 appearances alongside Dier during their time together at Spurs.
    The links come after Bayern emerged as the leading contenders to sign Scott McTominay from Manchester United.
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    Desperate Erik ten Hag adds FIFTH and SIXTH left-backs to Man Utd transfer shortlist with former Ajax pal on boss’ radar

    MANCHESTER UNITED are so desperate for a short-term loan deal to cover the injury of Luke Shaw they have added a FIFTH and SIXTH option to their transfer shortlist, according to reports.Left-back Shaw is set to spend a lengthy period on the sidelines after sustaining a nasty muscular injury.
    Luke Shaw is set to be out for months following a muscular injuryCredit: Getty
    According to the Daily Mail, Erik ten Hag is said to be looking to bring in a short-term replacement for Shaw’s absence and a reunion with Lyon’s Nicolas Tagliafico is on the cards.
    The left-back was previously considered by the Red Devils scouting team as he used to play under Ten Hag at Ajax.
    Tagliafico, 30, is playing regularly for the Ligue 1 giants and Lyon would want any loan to include the obligation to buy. 
    The Argentine joined the French side last year from Ajax for £3.5million and was a part of Argentina’s World Cup-winning team.
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    Ten Hag has praised him in the past for his character and professionalism and is a viable option as he could easily adapt to the Dutch boss’ style.
    Meanwhile, the Metro confirmed Roma’s Leonardo Spinazolla as a potential target for the Red Devils.
    Spinazzola has been a key part of the Italian side since 2019 – but Roma boss Jose Mourinho is unlikely to sanction his departure as the Serie A team have had a poor start to the season.
    Man Utd already had four potential left-backs lined-up on their transfer list including Barcelona’s Marcos Alonso, Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, Tottenham’s Sergio Reguillion and Brentford’s Rico Henry.
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    United have a restricted budget after their huge £160million summer splurge on Mason Mount, Rasmus Hojlund and Andre Onana.
    Barcelona are open to letting Alonso go on a short-term loan as this would open up financial space to complete the new signing of Joao Cancelo from Manchester City.
    Chelsea are considering offers for Cucuarella but are still concerned about their other left-back Ian Maatsen who is yet to sign a new contract for the Blues.
    United must have a deal finalised by Friday’s 11pm deadline but remain restricted by Financial Fair Play over what they can bring in.
    Therefore to complete this deal the likes of Donny van de Beek and Eric Bailly need to be sold before eyeing up midfield targets.
    Erik ten Hag used to manage Lyon’s Nicolas Tagliafico at AjaxCredit: PA
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    Forgotten Man Utd wonderkid ‘linked with surprise Saudi move with Al-Tai considering cut-price transfer swoop’

    FORGOTTEN Manchester United wonderkid Adnan Januzaj is being lined up for a transfer to Saudi Arabia. Januzaj, now 28, is the latest star who could make the switch from Europe to the Middle East.
    Adnan Januzaj is being lined up for a transfer to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
    The 28-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan in TurkeyCredit: Getty
    The winger currently turns out for Sevilla but spent the second half of last season on loan with Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir.
    The La Liga outfit are looking to sell Januzaj in order to raise cash for a new midfielder and centre-back.
    And Mundo Deportivo now claim Saudi side Al-Tai could make the Spanish club’s wish come true.
    Al-Tai finished ninth in the Saudi Pro League last season.
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    With Januzaj appearing to not have a future in Spain, a deal would represent European quality heading to a lesser Saudi team.
    Most major stars have headed to one of the four clubs owned by the nation’s Public Investment Fund – Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahil and Al-Hilal – who also own Newcastle.
    While the European window shuts on September 1, the Saudi window does not close until September 20.
    This means there is plenty of time for the two parties to strike a deal.
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    Januzaj has an estimated market value of £5.2million.
    He showed promise when breaking into the United first team during David Moyes’ ill-fated time in charge of United back in the 2013/14 season.
    But he never managed to consolidate this momentum and was eventually sold to Real Sociedad in 2017.
    He then joined Sevilla on a free transfer on 2022.
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    Tottenham ‘desperately looking to offload FIVE flops including Eric Dier before this week’s transfer deadline’

    TOTTENHAM are desperately looking to offload FIVE players before Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline. Eric Dier, Sergio Reguilon, Davinson Sanchez, Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele could all be shown the exit door by the end of the week, report the Daily Mail.
    Eric Dier could depart Spurs before Friday’s deadlineCredit: Alamy
    England defender Dier has reportedly told the club he wants to see out his contract which ends next year and leave as a free agent.
    Dier joined Spurs back in 2014 from Sporting for £4million and has made a staggering 270 appearances for the club.
    However, the 29-year-old has since fallen down the pecking order under Agne Postecoglou due to the arrival of Micky van der Ven.
    The Dutchman, 22, joined the Lilywhites from Wolfsburg in a £43m deal and has signed a six-year deal.

    Premier League rivals Fulham have made an enquiry for Dier ahead of Friday’s deadline.
    Meanwhile, Paris Saint-German are creeping up again to reignite their interest in midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
    This is the third transfer window the French champions have asked about the 26-year-old as they consider another attempt to snatch the former French international.
    Club-record signing Ndombele has had loan spells at Lyon and Napoli while being at Spurs.
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    The North London club are keen to offload more players from their squad.
    Left-back Reguilion is on the cards for a departure amid alleged interest from Fulham, Nottingham Forest and to a lesser degree Manchester United.
    Forest and Fulham again have also had their eyes on centre-back Sanchez as well as French giants Monaco.
    Lo Celso’s situation at Spurs has attracted Italian side Napoli to try and sign the Argentine on loan with an option to buy.
    PSG have shown interest for the third time for Tanguy NdombeleCredit: Getty
    Sergio Reguilon has received interest from a number of Premier Leauge sidesCredit: Getty
    Davinson Sanchez could also been shown the exit door this summerCredit: Getty
    Giovani Lo Celso has received interest from Italian giants NapoliCredit: PA More

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    Relegated star makes immediate Premier League return as Fulham fight off interest from Arsenal to land £12.5m transfer

    FULHAM have signed Leicester City’s Belgian international full-back Timothy Castagne.Marco Silva will be delighted to have fought off interest from Juventus and Arsenal to bring the experienced right-back to Craven Cottage.
    Fulham have signed Timothy Castagne from Leicester CityCredit: Rex
    Castagne has signed for £12.5million rising to a possible £15millionCredit: Rex
    Fulham will pay an initial fee of around £12.5million which will quickly rise to £14million once Castagne has played an agreed number of games this season.
    That could rise to £15million if Castagne is a success and holds down a place in Silva’s side.
    The attacking right-back has yet to make an appearance for the Foxes under their new boss Enzo Maresca, who has played Ricardo Pereira instead.
    However Castagne will add a wealth of experience to Fulham after making more than 100 appearances for Leicester City under Brendan Rodgers, scoring five goals in 112 matches, including one on his debut in 2020.
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    He was a provider during his time at the King Power too with seven Premier League assists to his name.
    Castagne becomes the Fulham’s fourth signings of the summer as they look to improve on last season’s 10th place finish.
    They have already welcomed the arrivals of Calvin Bassey, Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore.
    They’ve also seen one significant exit with star man Aleksandar Mitrovic leaving the club for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in a £43million deal.
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    Castagne will be hoping he can make an instant impact in West London with the Cottagers facing the tough challenge of a trip to Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend.
    But they’ll be buoyed by their performance to get a 2-2 draw away from home against Arsenal on Saturday. More

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    Man Utd consider shock transfer for Tottenham outcast Hojbjerg but fans fume ‘that’s enough’ as they clock Ten Hag link

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering a shock move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, but fans of the club are demanding more.Erik ten Hag is looking for midfield reinforcements and Hojbjerg is understood to be on his list.
    Man United are reportedly interested in signing Pierre-Emile HojbjergCredit: Getty
    According to The Telegraph, United are keen on signing Hojbjerg from Tottenham and the North London club have offered them the chance to open talks.
    The Danish international looked as if he was going to be on his way to Atletico Madrid earlier in the window after Spurs accepted a £30million bid.
    But the deal collapsed after Hojbjerg was unable to agree personal terms with the Spaniards.
    Now it’s Ten Hag who is after the 28-year-old as he looks to add depth to his midfield which has already taken a hit through the injury of Mason Mount.
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    The Dutch boss has previously worked with Hojbjerg during his time as manager of Bayern Munich II.
    Hojbjerg worked with Ten Hag during his time with Bayern MunichCredit: Bongarts – Getty
    Erik ten Hag used to manage Bayern Munich IICredit: Getty
    Red Devils fans aren’t too impressed with Ten Hag’s latest target though with many of them taking to social media to voice their frustrations.
    One fan wrote: “Manchester United need to sack this man.”
    Whilst another added: “What is it with this guy and former players?”
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    A third commented: “I can’t go through the pain of another ten Hag Alumni!”
    One other fan simply pleaded that it had to stop, posting: “Please, that’s enough.”
    It is unknown whether United will progress talks with Tottenham over the deal, but Ten Hag is said to be keen on bringing in a midfielder before the window shuts on Friday.
    Hojbjerg may not be the only Spurs player to make the move to Old Trafford in the remaining days of the window either.
    Following the injury to Luke Shaw, reports are suggesting that United are considering a move for Spurs full-back Sergio Reguilon. More

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    Chelsea ‘targeting shock Emile Smith Rowe transfer from Arsenal as well as TWO other former Premier League stars’

    CHELSEA are targeting a shock move for Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, it’s claimed.The Blues reportedly also have their eyes on a pair of former Premier League stars as they look to sign a new attacker.
    Emile Smith Rowe has emerged as a target for ChelseaCredit: Getty
    Mauricio Pochettino’s side are understood to want to bring in a new forward before the transfer window closes at 11pm on Friday.
    According to the Daily Mail, Smith Rowe is one of the players they have identified as a potential signing.
    Chelsea are said to be considering a move for the Arsenal playmaker.
    Barcelona pair Ferran Torres and Raphinha – who both previously played in the Premier League – are also reportedly being eyed by Chelsea this week.
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    However, the report adds that their interest is not yet at an advanced stage.
    Smith Rowe has yet to feature in the Premier League for the Gunners this term, but still has three years left on his contract.
    Injuries limited his opportunities last term, with a groin problem alone keeping him out for two months.
    The 23-year-old told SunSport last month that he is ready to fight for his place in the team, though, after the signing of Kai Havertz.
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    Ferran Torres could be available to Chelsea, however, with Barcelona reportedly open to a £35million deal back in June.
    Torres previously spent 18 months at Manchester City, scoring 16 league goals and winning the title in 2021.
    As for Raphina, both Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked with the Brazilian this summer.
    He only joined the Spanish giants from Leeds last summer but has missed their last two matches through suspension.
    Both he and Torres have four years left on their current deals, but could still seal a late move to Stamford Bridge.
    Chelsea are also eyeing Ferran TorrresCredit: Getty
    Raphinha could swap Barcelona for Chelsea as wellCredit: AP More