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      Brandon Williams leaves Man Utd on loan transfer as he links up with former club chief

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Brandon Williams will spend the season on loan with Ipswich Town.The 22-year-old is set to reunite with former United youth coach Kieran McKenna at Portman Road.
      Manchester United’s Brandon Williams will join Ipswich Town on loan this seasonCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      The left-back has appeared 51 times for the Red Devils since his debut in 2019.
      Williams, who made five appearances for United across pre-season this summer, spent the 2021/22 season on loan with Ipswich’s rivals Norwich City.
      The youngster played for United’s Under-21s during the majority of the 2022/23 campaign and captained the side on many occasions in Premier League 2.
      Williams has revealed he is looking forward to linking up with his former U18 coach McKenna in the Championship.
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      He told the United website: “Kieran was my youth team coach at United and, from there, we have had a great relationship.
      “He has always had the standards of a coach at the top level and has had a big influence on me.
      “He has always kept in touch with me to make sure I’m OK and I trust everything he says because he is great to learn off.
      “I’m excited to work with him again.”
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      Williams coudl be set for a fiery debut, with Ipswish facing United’s bitter rivals Leeds at home on Saturday.
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      McKenna managed the Red Devil’s youth team from 2016-2018.
      He then went on to become assistant boss for the Premier League giant’s senior side from 2018-2021.
      The ex-Totthenham U18 manager has since smashed it with the Suffolk side leading the team to automatic promotion from League One last season.
      Ipswich Town have had a remarkable start to the season this time round in the Championship.
      Williams will be joining former United U18 manager Kieran MckennaCredit: MatchDay Images Limited More

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      Roberto Mancini ‘on brink of agreeing stunning £77MILLION deal’ for shock return to management after Italy resignation

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      ROBERTO Mancini is on the brink of agreeing to a massive £77million deal to become Saudi Arabia’s manager, according to reports. Mancini stepped down as Italy’s boss on August 13th after five years in charge of the Azzurri.
      Roberto Mancini is close to agreeing a deal with the Saudi Arabia national teamCredit: Getty
      Former Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti has been revealed as his replacement.
      During Mancini’s time leading the national team, he won the Euro 2020 and finished third in the Nations League twice.
      According to Sky Sports, the 58-year-old is in advanced talks to take over the Saudia Arabia men’s national team ahead of the Asian Cup in January.
      The offer is believed to be worth £77m over three years in a deal that would take him up to the 2026 World Cup,.

      If the move takes place he is set to bring assistants Andrea Gagliardi and Lele Oriali with him.
      Saudi Arabia Under 23 coach Saad Al-Shehri is temporarily in charge of the senior side, who have been without a permanent coach since Herve Renard left in March.  
      The Gulf state qualified for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups but went out in the group stages on both occasions.
      However, they had a memorable 2-1 victory against World Cup winners Argentina last year in the group stage.
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      Mancini could become the latest high-profile figure to head to Saudi Arabia.
      Players that have made the move to the country include Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, while Neymar has joined Al-Hilal from Paris Saint-Germain.
      The former Italian boss has had a lengthy and successful managing career taking charge of Manchester City, Inter Milan, Fiorentina, Lazio, Galatasaray, and Zenit Saint Petersburg. 
      Mancini managed the Italian national team for five yearsCredit: AP
      Luciano Spalletti will replace Mancini as Italy’s managerCredit: AFP More

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      Aymeric Laporte leaves Man City and joins Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in £23.5m transfer

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      AYMERIC LAPORTE has completed a £23.5million move to Al-Nassr from Manchester City.The Spanish defender has left the treble winners to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      Aymeric Laporte has left Manchester City to join Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      Laporte spent more than five years at the Etihad, winning five league titles and the Champions League.
      The performances of Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake saw Laporte’s opportunities decrease last season, though.
      Meanwhile, the arrival of Josko Gvardiol this summer pushed the 29-year-old further down the pecking order at City.
      Ahead of his exit, Laporte had shared a message to the club’s fans after half a decade with the team.
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      Alongside a highlight reel of his time in sky blue, he tweeted: “Dear Cityzens, today I wanted to share a story with you.
      “This is now our history. Thank you and see you really soon.”

      He also added: “It has lasted for five-and-a-half unforgettable years.
      “Plenty of memories that I will keep forever close to my heart.”
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      Laporte’s move sees him become Al-Nassr’s sixth signing of the summer.
      The Saudi giants have also added former Premier League stars Alex Telles and Sadio Mane.
      Marcelo Brozovic, Seko Fofana and Otavio have also joined Ronaldo in the Middle East during the current transfer window.
      Laporte could make his debut as early as Friday, with Al-Nassr visiting Al-Fateh in the Saudi Pro League.
      Laporte is Al-Nassr’s sixth signing of the summerCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea keen on transfer for little-known winger Bradley Barcola as Lyon make demand that Todd Boehly ‘loves’

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      CHELSEA are keen on signing little-known Lyon winger Bradley Barcola this summer.The French club have even made a transfer demand that fans believe Todd Boehly will “love”.
      Chelsea are keen on signing Lyon winger Bradley BarcolaCredit: Getty
      Barcola, who has also been linked with a move to Liverpool, can play on both wings or as a striker.
      Chelsea are understood to be one of two clubs, along with PSG, to have been informed of Lyon’s demands for selling him before the window closes.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Lyon want players included in any deal for Barcola.
      The Ligue 1 side are said to be keen on a player plus cash transfer and have communicate this requirement to both PSG and Chelsea.
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      PSG have been strongly linked with Barcola and were reportedly closing in on a £50million move earlier this month.
      Fans were quick to react to Lyon’s swap demand on social media, with one tweeting: “Boehly can finally pull off his long wanted swap deal!”
      Another joked that American owners such as Boehly “love” swap deals.
      Barcola scored seven goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions for Lyon last season.
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      The 20-year-old also grabbed two goals and two assists for France at this summer’s under-21 Euros.
      Chelsea have already spent over £900million since Boehly’s takeover last year.

      Their spending is set to continue as well, with a deal agreed to sign Serbian goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.
      Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun also remains a target for the Blues, who are chasing a deal for the striker. More

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      Man Utd fans fume as they ‘launch £6m transfer bid for Fenerbahce keeper Altay Bayindir’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made a £6million offer for Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to reports… and fans are fuming.United are hoping to sign the Turkish shot-stopper as a backup for £47m Andre Onana.
      Manchester United make an offer for Fenerbahce’s Atlay BayindirCredit: Getty
      Bayindir, 25, has been Fenerbhce’s No1 since 2019 and has 12 caps for the Turkish national side.
      Goal has reported the Turkish team has given the 6ft 6in keeper permission to leave Istanbul to pursue a move away.
      United have already made big changes in goal this summer as David De Gea’s contract expired allowing him to leave as a free agent.
      Erik ten Hag then completed the club’s biggest signing for a goalkeeper on Inter Milan’s Andre Onana.
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      Meanwhile, the Reds are desperate for a No2 as Nathan Bishop has been sent on loan to Sunderland while Dean Henderson has been linked to a move to Crystal Palace.
      That leaves 37-year-old Tom Heaton as United’s current No2.
      If Bayindir does sign for the Premier League giants Fenerbahce are targeting Croatian international Dominik Livakovic as a replacement.
      A Manchester United transfer news account revealed the deal on Twitter earlier- and fans were not happy as they think Ten Hag’s side urgently needs a midfielder.
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      One fan said: “We need a midfielder.”
      Another tweeted: “Don’t think 2nd GK is the priority lads.”
      A third said: “Okay what about a midfielder we need.” More

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      Brighton switch transfer attention to Arsenal outcast midfielder in desperate search for Moises Caicedo replacement

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      BRIGHTON have switched their attention to signing Arsenal outcast Albert Sambi Lokonga to replace Moises Caicedo.Their interest comes after a move for Lille midfielder Carlos Baleba stalled on Monday night.
      Brighton have turned their attention to Arsenal’s Albert Sambi LokongaCredit: Getty
      Lokonga is being eyed as a potential replacement for Moises CaicedoCredit: Alamy
      The Seagulls are keen to secure a new midfielder after selling Caicedo to Chelsea earlier this summer.
      Caicedo completed a British record £115million move to Stamford Bridge after an intense transfer saga.
      Baleba had looked set to join Brighton as his replacement this week, but the £26million deal has since stalled.
      According to talkSPORT, Brighton are no eyeing a move for Lokonga instead.
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      The Belgian is not in Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s plans and could join Brighton on an initial loan deal.
      He has made 39 appearances since joining the Gunners in 2021 and still has three years left on his contract.
      Lokonga also spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace, where he made just nine appearances.
      If he were to move to Brighton, he would become Roberto De Zerbi’s sixth summer signing.
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      Joao Pedro, Bart Verbruggen and Igor Julio have already been brought in for a combined £60million.
      Meanwhile, Mahmoud Dahoud and James Milner have both joined on free transfers.
      Brighton have made a perfect start to the new season, winning both their matches 4-1 against Luton and Wolves.
      Those wins sees them top the Premier League ahead of Saturday’s visit from West Ham. More

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      Confusion over Lewis Hall transfer as fans spot key difference in Newcastle and Chelsea’s statement

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      LEWIS HALL’S transfer from Chelsea to Newcastle has caused confusion after the two clubs shared conflicting details about the move.The youngster has joined Toon on a season-long loan.
      Fans are confused over whether Lewis Hall’s loan contains an obligatory permanent switchCredit: Getty
      It is understood the deal contains an obligation for Newcastle to make Hall’s switch permanent for £28million, which could rise to £35m after add-ons.
      Newcastle confirmed that detail in their statement announcing Hall’s signing.
      But Chelsea state the Magpies only have an option to make the loan permanent – which would mean the Blues could potentially say no next summer.
      That has left fans baffled, with many believing the loan does include an obligation to buy.
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      One said: “Option to buy???”
      Another added: “You forgot to add with obligation to buy🙄”
      A third wrote: “I wish it was just a loan and not with obligation to buy, he’s better than Chilwell.”
      And another commented: “Why are Chelsea saying it’s an option to buy when the deals an obligation?”
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      Hall is delighted to move to St. James’ Park and is excited by the prospect of Champions League football.
      He said: “I’m very proud. Me and my family are Newcastle fans, and for me and my brother growing up, it was drilled into us that we were Newcastle. It’s a big club and I can’t wait to get started.
      “I got a lot of experience last year in some big fixtures and I was really proud of the way I progressed as a player and a person.
      “To now be here at Newcastle, the club that I’ve supported since I was a kid, I’m honoured and very proud to wear this shirt.
      “It’s very exciting. When you look back on last season and the way the team performed – not just the results, but the performances the team were putting in – it was amazing.
      “There’s so many talented players and we’ve got the Champions League now as well so there’s many different competitions that I know the team will be wanting to do well in, and hopefully get a trophy or two as well.” More

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      Chelsea agree £14m transfer for MLS star Djordje Petrovic after seeing off competition from Man Utd

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      CHELSEA are on the verge of signing New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.The Blues have been scouting a potential new No 1 since first-choice keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga left to join Real Madrid on a season-long loan.
      Chelsea are on the verge of signing PetrovicCredit: Getty
      They have already signed Robert Sanchez in a £25million transfer from Brighton this summer.
      But, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are now set to raid the MLS for Petrovic.
      Todd Boehly and Co have agreed to pay £12.5m plus £1.5m in add-ons for the New England goalkeeper.
      Petrovic is set to undergo a medical this week before penning a seven-year contract with an option to extend for another season.
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      The 23-year-old will likely play back-up to Sanchez at first, but Chelsea expect him to take over as the new No.1 in the near future.
      Petrovic spent one season in New England after joining from Serbian side FK Cukaricki in April 2022.
      He made 48 appearances for the MLS side and kept 15 clean sheets.
      Manchester United expressed an interest in signing the goalkeeper earlier this summer.
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      The Red Devils started to monitor him but they chose not to launch a bid.
      Instead, they signed Andre Onana in a £47m transfer from Inter Milan. More