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    Man Utd could offer Scott McTominay in stunning loan transfer swap for Ryan Gravenberch

    MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in a loan move for Ryan Gravenberch, according to reports.And United academy product Scott McTominay could head the other way in a sensational loan swap – according to Bild’s Christian Falk.
    Ryan Gravenberch is a target of rivals Liverpool and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    Scott McTominay is set for the exit door at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
    Gravenberch, 21, looks set to leave Bayern after falling down the pecking order at the club.
    The midfielder was usually called upon from the bench by manager Thomas Tuchel last season, and that continued today during Bayern’s 3-1 win over Augsburg.
    Gravenberch came on in the 81st minute of a game that saw Bayern new boy Harry Kane continue his excellent start in Bavaria by scoring two goals.
    After the match however, he poured doubt over his future in a Bayern shirt, saying: “I don‘t know what will happen in the next days,” when asked about his future by Bild.
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    Gravenberch is also attracting interest from Liverpool with the Merseyside club keen to reinforce their midfield options.
    While Liverpool have already utilised the Bundesliga to reinforce their midfield with the signing of Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo, they are understood to still be interested in bolstering their midfield.
    Reports this month suggested that Liverpool sent two officials to Munich to lay the groundwork on a potential deal for the young Dutchman.
    United meanwhile have been tracking Gravenberch for the majority of this transfer window in order to add some much needed balance to a midfield of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Mason Mount that has thus far failed to click.
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    It’s understood that the Red Devils are weighting up their options between the Dutchman and Fiorentina captain Sofyan Amrabat.
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    Amrabat was left out of Fiorentina’s squad against Lecce this weekend but the Italian club’s sporting director last week said so far no bid has been received from United.
    It is understood that Mason Greenwood’s exit from the club has seen a change in transfer policy at United – with Ten Hag favouring signing a new forward over signing a midfielder now that it is clear Greenwood will not be reintegrated into the squad.
    Gravenberch is reportedly desperate to leave Bayern as he looks to secure a starting place in Holland’s midfield at Euro 2024.
    Bayern will ask for around £22million to secure his signature. More

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    Liverpool ‘targeting shock swoop for Chelsea flop to replace Mo Salah should superstar complete Al-Ittihad transfer’

    LIVERPOOL are targeting a move for former Chelsea star Joao Felix.The Portugal international is being eyed as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah if he leaves Anfield.
    Jurgen Klopp is eyeing a swoop for Joao FelixCredit: Reuters
    Mohamed Salah could leave Liverpool to join Al-IttihadCredit: Alamy
    Salah is a target for Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, who have offered the Egyptian a five-year deal worth £100million-per-season.
    The 31-year-old has reportedly told Liverpool he wants the move and the Reds are now lining up a replacement.
    According to A Bola, Felix is a possible target and could be available for £60million.
    However, Liverpool would face competition to sign him from Benfica, Barcelona and Al-Hilal, the report adds.
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    Felix spent the second half of last season on loan at Chelsea, scoring four goals in 16 Premier League appearances.
    He has struggled for opportunities since returning to Atletico Madrid.
    The forward has yet to play this season and was left out of the squad for last weekend’s clash with Real Betis.
    Salah has remained in the Liverpool team despite his links with an exit, though.
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    He played a key role in Sunday’s win against Newcastle, setting up Darwin Nunez’s stoppage time winner at St. James’ Park.
    Jurgen Klopp’s side came from a goal down to win after having Virgil van Dijk sent off in the first half.
    As well as targeting a replacement for Salah, Klopp is also understood to want another midfielder.
    Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch and Crystal Palace star Cheick Doucoure have both been touted as potential arrivals before the window closes.
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    Man Utd could offer outcast in stunning loan transfer swap for Ryan Gravenberch with Liverpool also hunting Bayern ace

    MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in a loan move for Ryan Gravenberch, according to reports.And United academy product Scott McTominay could head the other way in a loan swap – according to Bild’s Christian Falk.
    Ryan Gravenberch is a target of rivals Liverpool and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    Gravenberch, 21, looks set to leave Bayern after falling down the pecking order at the club.
    The midfielder was usually called upon from the bench by manager Thomas Tuchel last season, and that continued today during Bayern’s 3-1 win over Augsburg.
    Gravenberch came on in the 81st minute of a game that saw Bayern new boy Harry Kane continue his excellent start in Bavaria by scoring two goals.
    After the match however, he poured doubt over his future in a Bayern shirt, saying: “I don‘t know what will happen in the next days,” when asked about his future by Bild.
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    Gravenberch is also attracting interest from Liverpool with the Merseyside club keen to reinforce their midfield options.
    While Liverpool have already utilised the Bundesliga to reinforce their midfield with the signing of Stuttgart midfielder Wataru Endo, they are understood to still be interested in bolstering their midfield.
    Reports this month suggested that Liverpool sent two officials to Munich to lay the groundwork on a potential deal for the young Dutchman.
    United meanwhile have been tracking Gravenberch for the majority of this transfer window in order to add some much needed balance to a midfield of Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Mason Mount that has thus far failed to click.
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    It’s understood that the Red Devils are weighting up their options between the Dutchman and Fiorentina captain Sofyan Amrabat.
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    Amrabat was left out of Fiorentina’s squad against Lecce this weekend but the Italian club’s sporting director last week said so far no bid has been received from United.
    It is understood that Mason Greenwood’s exit from the club has seen a change in transfer policy at United – with Ten Hag favouring signing a new forward over signing a midfielder now that it is clear Greenwood will not be reintegrated into the squad.
    Gravenberch is reportedly desperate to leave Bayern as he looks to secure a starting place in Holland’s midfield at Euro 2024.
    Bayern will ask for around £22million to secure his signature.
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    Brighton set to see transfer move for Boca Juniors wonderkid HIJACKED by European giants

    JUVENTUS are trying to sneak ahead of Brighton for Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco.Barco, 19, who has also been trailed by Man City, has a fixed fee of around £9million in his deal in Argentina.
    Brighton could be pipped to the signing of Valentin BarcoCredit: EPA
    However, the Seagulls have offered a lower figure in an attempt to a seal a bargain move.
    That has alerted Serie A giants Juventus who could jump ahead of the queue for the wonderkid.
    The teenager earned rave reviews for Boca, after starring against Racing last week in the Copa Libertadores quarter-final.
    He has already appeared 21 times for the South American giants and cemented his place in the first team.
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    Barco’s performances have also drawn plaudits from vice-president Juan Roman Riquelme, who revealed all about the player’s personality.
    Riquelme said: “He is a cheeky lad. We are here to accompany and take care of the boys.
    “For them it is a dream to be training every day with players like (Dario) Benedetto, (Marcos) Rojo, (Edinson) Cavani, (Sergio) Romero.
    “They have to learn from the greatest because it will help them a lot.
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    “Barco is a technically very good player and we are very happy to have him with us.”
    Boca face a tough task remaining in the Copa Libertadores, South America’s answer to the Champions League, after drawing 0-0 at home to Racing in the first leg.
    Barco, who has reportedly said he wants to win the competition with Boca before departing, suffered a hip injury that forced him off the pitch.
    He is now a doubt for the return leg next Wednesday. More

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    Liverpool outcast Nat Phillips targeted by former club for another loan transfer deal but Reds want permanent move

    LIVERPOOL’S centre-half Nat Phillips has emerged as a target for his old club Stuttgart.The 26-year-old has been made available by the Reds who would prefer a permanent move.
    Liverpool centre back Nat Phillips is a target for StuttgartCredit: Getty
    The Bundesliga giants are considering a move, but could seek another loan deal.
    Phillips starred for Stuttgart in 2019, when the club played in the German second tier.
    After appearing several times, he was called back to Anfield when Jurgen Klopp’s side suffered a defensive injury crisis.
    But, following a FA Cup third round tie against Everton, in which he appeared, he was loaned back to Stuttgart, where he made 22 appearances in all competitions.
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    In the 2020-21 season, Phillips appeared 20 times for Klopp.
    His most impressive performance came in a Champions League win over RB Leipzig, when he was awarded the man-of-the-match.
    However, after finding first team football hard to come by, he was shipped out on loan to Bournemouth in 2022.
    The defender helped the Cherries earn promotion to the Premier League.
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    Despite appearing to be surplus to requirements, Phillips may have to wait longer for any move.
    The Reds are down to barebones at the back, following an injury to Ibrahima Konate.
    While Virgil van Dijk faces a three match ban after he was sent off against Newcastle. More

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    Mo Salah ‘tells Liverpool he wants Al-Ittihad transfer’ as deadline for Reds to accept £79million bid is revealed

    MOHAMED SALAH has informed Liverpool that he wants to join Al-Ittihad, according to reports.The winger received a huge David Beckham-like offer to join the Saudi Pro League side earlier this week.
    Salah has told Liverpool he wants to join Al-IttihadCredit: PA
    Al-Ittihad tabled a five-year deal worth around £100million-a-season along with a private jet or unlimited plane tickets for his family and the chance to become an an ambassador for tourism and investments in Saudi Arabia.
    There have also been discussions surrounding the possibility of Salah acquiring shares of a team in future – similar to the terms that saw Beckham move to the MLS in 2007.
    The offer appears to have tempted Salah into joining the Saudi Pro League side as transfer journalist Rudi Galetti claims the 31-year-old winger has informed Liverpool he wants to leave.
    However, the final decision will be down to club officials and Jurgen Klopp.
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    The Reds are said to have an offer of more than £79m for their star player and the deadline for the deal is thought to be TOMORROW.
    Salah has scored 187 goals and provided 80 assists for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017.

    He also helped the club to a Champions League title and a Premier League title in 2019 and 2020 respectively.
    Should they decide to sell him, Liverpool will have just a matter of days to recruit a replacement before the transfer window closes.
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    The Reds have already introduced three new additions this summer.
    Alexis Mac Allister became the first to join in June after completing a £55m transfer from Brighton.
    Dominink Szoboszlai then followed in a £60m move from RB Leipzig.
    And Japan international Wataru Endo became the most recent addition to Klopp’s squad last week when he completed a £19m move to Anfield. More

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    Philippe Coutinho ‘agrees to QUIT Aston Villa as he nears transfer exit after flop spell’

    PHILIPPE COUTINHO has agreed to QUIT Aston Villa for the Middle East, according to reports.But the transfer has not been cleared by Villa at this stage.
    Philippe Coutinho wants to leave Aston Villa for the Middle EastCredit: Getty
    The Brazilian playmaker, 31, is surplus to requirements in the West Midlands under Unai Emery.
    And he has successfully negotiated personal terms to move to Qatari club Al-Duhail.
    However, Fabrizio Romano reports the Villans are yet to accept the deal as they hold out for a transfer fee.
    It is understood talks are still going on but Al-Duhail are desperate to get Coutinho over the line.
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    Coutinho still has three years left on his £125,000-a-week contract at Villa Park.
    But he has been named on the bench for the club’s opening two Premier League games of the season.
    However, he suffered a hamstring injury in the 4-0 win over Everton and could be sidelined for up to a month.
    And that could therefore mean Coutinho has played his final game for Villa.
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    The star initially joined on loan from Barcelona in 2022 to work under former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard.
    He made the switch permanent last summer for around £17million.

    But he managed just one goal and no assists in 2022-23, not featuring after February 18 with just one appearance on the bench in that time.
    Coutinho made a name for himself at Inter Milan and signed for Liverpool in January 2013, shining at Anfield for five years before a massive £145m transfer to Barcelona.
    It did not work out as planned at the Nou Camp, though, leading to a loan to Bayern before returning to England.
    Now Coutinho looks set to join Al-Duhail.
    The Doha-based club have made a perfect start to the new season with two wins from two to sit top of the table.
    There are no real household names in the current squad, with Portuguese defender Ruben Semedo arguably the most famous star.
    Ex-Leeds man Rodrigo, Sofiane Boufal and Romain Saiss all ply their trade in the Qatar Stars League – although PSG midfielder Marco Verratti could also be on his way.
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    Villa have already sold Marvelous Nakamba, Wesley and Aaron Ramsey this summer with Ashley Young headlining a long list of released players.
    Youri Tielemans, Pau Torres and Moussa Diaby are the key arrivals, with Nicolo Zaniolo also joining on loan from Galatasaray.
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    Southampton set to snap up two forgotten Premier League outcasts in double transfer swoop

    SOUTHAMPTON are set to sign both Ryan Fraser and Mason Holgate on loan.The Championship side are bolstering their squad following a string of high profile departures and potentially more to come.
    Southampton look set to sign Ryan Fraser on loanCredit: Getty
    Mason Holgate is also heading to the south coastCredit: Getty
    Everton remain in talks over a deal to sign Che Adams, though there are disagreements over payment structures.
    The current proposal from Goodison Park would see the cash-strapped Toffees pay their first instalment in August next year, which Southampton will not agree to.
    Furthermore there is interest in Nathan Tella, Kyle Walker-Peters and Armel Bella-Kotchap at St. Mary’s.
    PSV Eindhoven and Luton Town were both keen on a deal to sign Holgate, while the Saints are also close to an agreement with Swansea for England Under-21 defender Nathan Wood.
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    Southampton have offered £7.5million moving up to £10m, with add-ons but the Swans are holding out for the full £10m as an initial payment.
    Midfielder Flynn Downes, who joined on loan from West Ham earlier this week, could make his debut against Queens Park Rangers on Saturday.
    The south coast club have made a strong start to their season two wins and a draw from their opening three fixtures.
    They’ll hope they can continue their form against QPR who have lost their last two games on the trot.
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    Russell Martin’s side have already seen a number of big names head for the exit door this summer following the club’s relegation.
    Romeo Lavia, James Ward-Prowse and Tino Livramento have all secured immediate returns to the Premier League. More