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      Man Utd expect to seal £60m Hojlund transfer in days but will have to break budget and step up efforts to flog deadwood

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are convinced they will have striker Rasmus Hojlund in time for their season opener against Wolves.Talks have progressed this week and a £60million deal for the 20-year-old Danish striker at Serie A side Atalanta is close to being agreed.
      Rasmus Hojlund has been a top target for Man United this summerCredit: Getty
      United still face competition for Hojlund’s signature with reports that PSG have launched a £42.6million bid for the striker.
      They have already bought Mason Mount and goalkeeper Andre Onana leaving them with £13million left of the £120million they were able to spend due to FFP rules.
      But as long as they can offset that with sales this summer and in the New Year market they will be ok.
      A number of current players have been linked with an exit.
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      Midfield duo Fred and Scott McTominay are among those who could easily be sold to raise funds.
      Former captain Harry Maguire continues to be linked with a departure after being stripped of the armband.
      Eric Bailly, Anthony Martial and Donny van der Beek’s futures are also uncertain.
      The Red Devils are desperate for a new frontman as the 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in Houston proved.
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      Manager Erik ten Hag was asked if the game emphasised the need for that major move in the transfer market.
      Ten Hag said: “Absolutely, two things: the pressing can be better from the start and scoring goals and I think we need more players capable to be one-on-one, we had the situations, it was Rashford, Scott McTominay, Garnacho, you have to score.”
      It was a tough night for United 24 hours after their second team was beaten 3-1 by Wrexham.
      They also had Kobbie Mainoo injured early in the game and he left the NRG Stadium with his ankle in a protective boot.
      Midfielder Mainoo, 18, has impressed Ten Hag in training and started the pre-season win over Arsenal as well as this game.
      Ten Hag said: “Hopefully he is not too bad and chances will come.
      “I wanted to see what levels he could play against Arsenal, we were pleased with his performance, and I wanted to see if he could repeat that and set conclusions, now I have to wait for the diagnosis”
      Scott McTominay could be sold to raise fundsCredit: Getty
      Fred is expected to goCredit: Reuters
      Harry Maguire is being eyed by a number of clubsCredit: Getty
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      Chelsea leading Arsenal in race for £40m Ajax star Kudus but transfer could depend on Man Utd’s Hojlund move

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      CHELSEA are leading Arsenal in the race to sign £40million Ajax star Mohammed Kudus.However, any potential transfer could depend on Manchester United’s move for Rasmus Hojlund.
      Chelsea lead Arsenal in the race to sign Mohammed KudusCredit: Rex
      Kudus has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with both Brighton and United previously interested.
      Chelsea are the current favourites to sign him, though, according to The Independent.
      The report states that the Blues have presented a more convincing package than Arsenal.
      In addition, Chelsea believe they can price Arsenal out of any potential move as they are in a stronger position to agree both a transfer fee and wages.
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      Kudus is expected to be valued at around £40million by Ajax if he is to leave the club.
      Arsenal are keen on him as one of their midfield targets, alongside the arrival of a new right-back.
      However, the Gunners need to sell before buying following their early business.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea have already trimmed their squad down considerably and could sign two midfielders before the window closes.
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      As well as Kudus, Mauricio Pochettino is also chasing a deal for Moises Caicedo, with talks ongoing.
      Any deal for Kudus, who almost joined Everton last summer, could hinge on United’s business, though.
      The Red Devils have been linked with the Ghana international but are currently looking to sign Atalanta’s Hojlund.
      A bid has been launched for the Danish striker, but it is understood to be below the Italian side’s asking price.
      Failure to land Hojlund could see United come back in for Kudus, who can also play as a striker or on the right wing.
      Manchester United’s pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund could affect Mohammed Kudus’ futureCredit: Getty
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      Liverpool transfer blow as ‘Saudi side Al-Hilal close in on £26m swoop for top midfield target’

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      LIVERPOOL have suffered a transfer blow with Al-Hilal closing in on one of Jurgen Klopp’s top midfield targets, reports suggest.The Reds are currently undergoing a major revamp in the middle with James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having all departed already after their contracts expired last month.
      Liverpool are set to miss out on Paris Saint-Germain star Marco VerrattiCredit: Getty
      Al-Hilal are closing in on Verratti in a major blow for Liverpool boss Jurgen KloppCredit: Rex
      Fabinho also looks set for a £40million move to Al-Ittihad, while captain Jordan Henderson is poised to rejoin former team-mate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq.
      And it seems like Saudi Arabia is ready to cause the Merseysiders even more grief to their summer plans.
      That is because Al-Hilal are close to signing Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti.
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between the Saudis and PSG are at an “advanced stage”.
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      The French champions have previously demanded at least €30million (£26m) for Verratti.
      Al-Hilal are offering the midfielder a three-year contract and the necessary paperwork will be prepared soon.
      The Italy international has been part of a nine-man shortlist Klopp drew up for reinforcement in the middle of the park.
      Reports from France even suggested Liverpool were one of two Premier League clubs that made contact with the Parisians over the 30-year-old.
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      The German tactician is also keeping tabs on Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat, Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch, Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips and Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.
      The same goes for Crystal Palace’s Cheick Doucoure, Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, Fulham’s Joao Palhinha and Nice’s Khephren Thuram.
      Liverpool, though, have already recruited in the middle with the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. More

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      Wolves boss Lopetegui blasts his own club’s transfer dealings after selling host of stars and only signing ex-player

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      WOLVES manager Julen Lopetegui has blasted the club’s summer lack of transfer activity “a big disapointment.”The Spaniard took over last season and managed to turn their fate around and saved the club from relegation. 
      Julen Lopetegui takes pre season training in PortugalCredit: Getty
      Yet this summer Wolves have only made one signing after ex-player Matt Doherty returned on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid.
      And Lopetegui is is furious at the lack of backing by the club’s board.
      “It is not just for me, but for the sporting director, a big disappointment.”
      Wolves finished 13th last season and Lopetegui asked for the clubs reassurance that they would be able to buy more players this summer.
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      The ex-Real Madrid manager said: ”It was bad news for me.
      ” I tried in the summer. This summer was plan A. 
      “We went to a plan B, trying to think about cost-effective players, but it’s true at the moment we can’t develop this plan, too.”
      Wolves have made transfer moves for West Ham’s Aaron Cresswell and Bristol City’s Alex Scott.
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      But to raise funds for these transfers the club had to sell star players Ruben Neves, Conor Coady, Nathan Collins and Raul Jimenez for a total of £84m. 
      In a period of hyper wealthy clubs dominating the Premier League Wolves are struggling for next season not having any investment.
      Lopetegui added: “I came here with a project and idea that, if we were able to save the team, we would be able to improve.” More

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      Five-time Champions League winner, 31, completes shock free transfer to ex-club’s rivals after seven months unemployed

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      FORMER Real Madrid star Isco has ended his stint as a free agent in controversial fashion after signing for Real Betis.The Spaniard, 31, left the Bernabeu last summer following nine years with Los Blancos.
      Isco won five Champions Leagues with Real MadridCredit: Getty
      He signed for LaLiga side Sevilla but saw his contract ripped up four months later, featuring just 19 times.
      Isco also claimed he had a physical altercation with then-sporting director Monchi – who now works for Aston Villa.
      The forward saw a transfer to Union Berlin collapse during the January window.
      And he has been a free agent ever since.
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      But now he has agreed a one-year deal to join Spanish top-flight outfit Real Betis.
      Manager Manuel Pellegrini, who previously coached Manchester City, is keen to bring him in.
      The controversial aspect of the deal comes from the fact that Betis are Sevilla’s bitter rivals.
      However, given how things ended with Sevilla, it is unsurprising Isco does not feel any loyalty towards the club.
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      During his time at Real Madrid, he registered 53 goals and 57 assists in 353 games.
      He won three LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues – including three in a row between 2016 and 2018.
      Isco has also racked up 38 caps for the Spanish national team, netting 12 times. More

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      Jordan Henderson already training with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq with Liverpool star on brink of £700k-a-week transfer

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      JORDAN HENDERSON is already training with Al-Ettifaq ahead of his £700,000-a-week transfer.The Liverpool captain is set to leave Anfield to reunite with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia.
      Jordan Henderson has completed his move to Al-EttifaqCredit: PA

      Henderson has reportedly agreed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League side, through to the summer of 2026.
      The contract will reportedly see him earn four-times his Liverpool salary.
      His move comes after 12 years with the Reds, having signed from Sunderland in 2011.
      During his time on Merseyside, Henderson made 492 appearances for Liverpool and won eight trophies.
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      The 33-year-old has met up with his new team-mates at their training camp in Croatia.
      Footage from training shows Henderson has already taken part in a session with Al-Ettifaq.
      He could make his debut in a friendly against North Macedonia’s Rabotnicki on Thursday.
      Meanwhile, his competitive bow should be on August 14 against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in their opening league match of the season.
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      Henderson will link up with Steven Gerrard in the Middle East, with the Liverpool legend the manager of Al-Ettifaq.
      Gerrard returned to management earlier this summer after being named the club’s new boss.
      He immediately made Henderson his top transfer target ahead of the start of next season.
      The departure of Henderson is the latest development in Liverpool’s midfield overhaul.
      Steven Gerrard is the manager of Al-EttifaqCredit: Reuters
      His exit sees him follow Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of the club.
      As for incomings, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have both joined Jurgen Klopp’s side. More

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      Wrexham already lining up Paul Mullin replacement after star striker suffered punctured lung in ugly clash vs Man Utd

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      WREXHAM are already lining up a replacement for Paul Mullin after he suffered a punctured lung against Manchester United.The striker was hospitalised following a collision with United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop during the ugly clash.
      Wrexham have identified a replacement for Paul MullinCredit: Getty
      Paul Mullin suffered a punctured lung against Manchester UnitedCredit: paulmullin12/INstagram
      It is unknown how long Mullin will be sidelined for, with Wrexham reportedly looking at potential replacements.
      According to Alan Nixon, Phil Parkinson’s side have identified James Norwood as a possible taget.
      He reports that the Red Dragons are already plotting a move for the Barnsley forward.
      Norwood has a year left on his deal at Oakwell after an extension was triggered this summer.
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      He has scored 11 goals in 49 appearances for the Tykes since signing from Ipswich in 2022.
      The striker would also arrive at Wrexham with League Two experience, having netted 29 times in 45 matches for Tranmere at that level.
      Wrexham are set to begin their League Two campaign on August 5 at home to MK Dons.
      However, they are now facing the prospect of being without their 38-goal hero.
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      Mullin was forced off immediately after colliding with Bishop during the clash against a youthful United side.
      Wrexham staff and players were left furious after the incident, despite the keeper apologising for his involvement.
      Although Mullin later gave an update from hospital, it is not currently known how long he will be out for.
      James Norwood is a reported target for WrexhamCredit: Rex
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      Goals from Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden and Sam Dalby secured victory, whilst Marc Jurado scored a consolation for the Red Devils. More

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      Ex-Man Utd and Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez ‘ready to agree stunning Premier League return in shock transfer’

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      ALEXIS SANCHEZ could be ready to make a shock return to the Premier League, according to sensational reports.The Chilean, 34, racked up 63 goals in 154 top-flight appearances for Arsenal and Manchester United.
      Alexis Sanchez could make a shock free transfer back to the Premier LeagueCredit: AP
      But after his miserable spell at Old Trafford, he was loaned to Inter in 2019-20 before joining the Serie A giants permanently.
      Two years later, he signed for Marseille and scored 14 goals in 35 Ligue 1 games last season.
      However, after only penning a one-year deal, he is now a free agent.
      And reports in Chile claim Sanchez is ready to accept a stunning offer from Nottingham Forest.
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      The City Ground side narrowly avoided relegation last season in their first term back in the top flight since 1999.
      El Futbolero say Sanchez is willing to forego Champions League football and mega wages to make the unexpected comeback to England.
      Sanchez starred at Arsenal after arriving from Barcelona but struggled to live up to his mammoth £505,000-a-week wages at United.
      Incredibly, the Red Devils paid the 155-cap international a staggering £20million per Premier League goal and £28,800 per touch.
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      After his stint at Inter, Sanchez enjoyed a fruitful campaign with Marseille.
      But the report adds that relations with the French outfit were severed and he was not handed a contract extension.
      Marseille have already brought in another big-money former Premier League man in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer and therefore decided against keeping Sanchez.
      The forward was reportedly a transfer target for Turkish rivals Galatasaray and Besiktas, with suggestions of a £45,000-a-week contract on the table.
      However, he could be set to link up with the likes of Chris Wood, Brennan Johnson and new signing from Manchester United Anthony Elanga in the East Midlands.
      Sanchez performed well for Arsenal but struggled at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty More