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      Folarin Balogun’s Monaco transfer in doubt as Arsenal ‘reject £34m bid’ forcing Ligue 1 side to consider other target

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      AS MONACO have had their £34million bid rejected for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, according to reports. According to RMC Sport, the Gunners value the 22-year-old much higher and appear to have ended the Ligue 1 club’s interest in the forward.
      AS Monaco’s bid for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has been rejectedCredit: Getty
      Monaco had been keen on the youngster after he scored 21 Ligue 1 goals for Stade Reims while on loan last season.
      Balogun’s performances also earned him a first call-up from the USA after switching his international allegiance from England.
      Balogun’s remarkable season made him a key target for the French club, despite him having made just two league appearances for Arsenal and spending an underwhelming time on loan to Middlesbrough last year.
      The striker has announced he is open to leaving the Emirates this summer as he feels he has proved he can play at the top level.
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      But, Arsenal have slapped a £50m price tag on his head, according to CBS Sport.
      The hefty valuation turned Monaco’s heads towards alternative option Karl Toko-Ekambi, who plays for Lyon.
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      However, the Cameroonian forward has confirmed he is set for a move to Saudi Arabia, forcing the Monegasque club to turn back to Balogun.
      The youngster is also interesting a number of Premier League teams.
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      Tottenham are one side who are considering a move for Balogun as the club seeks a Harry Kane replacement following his transfer to Bayern Munich.
      West Ham are also eyeing up a potential swoop for the striker to reinforce their front line with flop Italian Gianluca Scamacca sizing up a move to Inter Milan, according to TalkSPORT.
      The £50m valuation has curbed interest from Inter Milan and their city rivals AC Milan. More

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      World Cup-winner drops huge hint he wants to join Man Utd after commenting on match-winner Raphael Varane’s post

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      WORLD CUP-winner Benjamin Pavard appeared to drop a hint he wants to join Manchester United. Pavard’s French team-mate Raphael Varane scored United’s winning goal against Wolves in their Premier League opener.
      Raphael Varane scored Manchester United’s winning goalCredit: Getty

      Varane celebrated the goal and three points on Instagram with the caption: “COME ONNNN !!!!!”
      And Pavard – who lifted the 2018 World Cup with Varane – commented two fire emojis.
      The full-back looked close to leaving when Bayern Munich pursued Manchester City’s Kyle Walker.
      Bayern’s pursuit of Walker reportedly prompted United to enquire about Pavard’s availability.
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      According to BILD, the the German champions were open to cashing in on the defender.
      But it’s claimed they changed their mind when it became apparent that Walker would not swap the Etihad for the Allianz Arena.
      Pavard is said to be “upset” that he won’t be allowed to move onto pastures new.
      The former Lille and Stuttgart man has four Bundesliga titles to his name and a Champions League winners’ medal.
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      Bayern have been busy in the transfer market over the last few days – completing the blockbuster signing of Harry Kane from Tottenham.
      The Bundesliga kings snapped up Spurs and England’s all-time leading goalscorer last Saturday in a deal worth £104million.
      Meanwhile, Walker looks set to commit his City future with a new contract.
      Benjamin Pavard has been linked with a Man Utd moveCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal star Gabriel ‘targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs’ after defender’s shock omission from Premier League opener

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      GABRIEL is the latest player to be targeted for a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, reports say. The defender was a mainstay in Arsenal’s backline last season but he was left out of the starting 11 for their opening game over the weekend.
      Gabriel is linked with a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Now he is wanted by clubs in the Saudi Pro League, according to The Mirror.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante are some of the names prised over to the Middle East.
      And now wantaway PSG superstar Neymar is close to completing a staggering £2.5million-per-week deal with Al-Hilal.
      Ben White partnered William Saliba at centre-back for Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest with Thomas Partey moving to right-back.
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      Arsenal have turned down transfer interest for Gabriel before.
      And they are now set to be without summer signing Jurrien Timber, who tore his ACL against Forest.
      The £34million man was forced off during his first Premier League appearance after suffering the knee injury.
      And the Gunners released a statement to give concerned Gooners an update on Timber.
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      It read: “Further to his substitution during our match against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Jurrien Timber has received extensive assessments and scans which have confirmed he has sustained an injury to his right knee.
      “Jurrien will undergo a further detailed assessment and review with a consultant in the coming days to assess the full extent of the injury, in order to determine the next steps.
      “A further update will be provided in due course. Everyone at the club will be focused on supporting Jurrien at this time.”
      Jurrien Timber tore his ACLCredit: Getty More

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      New Premier League club enter transfer race for Tyler Adams after Chelsea pull plug on deal for Leeds midfielder

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      LEEDS midfielder Tyler Adams is subject to more Premier League transfer interest after Chelsea pulled the plug on a deal. The Blues had triggered the American’s £20million release clause as they looked to strengthen their squad.
      Tyler Adams is subject to more Premier League interest after Chelsea pulled the plug on a dealCredit: Getty
      But they dropped their pursuit after signing Moises Caicedo for a Premier League record £115million.
      And they have also agreed a £50m move for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, who like Caicedo rejected Liverpool for West London.
      Now according to Fabrizio Romano, Bournemouth have followed Chelsea in triggering Adams’ release clause.
      It is claimed the Cherries are optimistic a deal gets done with the player keen on the move at this stage.
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      Adams has also been linked with Brighton, Aston Villa and Manchester United among others.
      The USA international’s release clause kicked in due to Leeds’ relegation to the Championship.
      Adams completed his move to Leeds from RB Leipzig just last season and made 26 appearances for the club.
      Liverpool are also believed to be weighing up a move after seeing both Caicedo and Lavia favour Chelsea.
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      Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni is another on the Reds’ wishlist but the LaLiga giants have no interest in selling the Frenchman.
      Liverpool have been left short in midfield having lost Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita this summer.
      They were forced to play striker Cody Gakpo in a three-man midfield during their 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday.
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      Bayern Munich ‘in talks to sign ex-Man Utd keeper De Gea’.. but face major obstacle to complete free transfer signing

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      BAYERN MUNICH are pursuing a shock move for former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.The Spanish stopper has been a free agent since the expiration of his contract with the Red Devils in June.
      Bayern Munich are keen on signing former Manchester United goalkeeper David de GeaCredit: Getty
      But the Spaniard’s wage demands are said to be a major stumbling blockCredit: GETTY
      De Gea, 32, is understood to be on the radar of several Saudi Pro League clubs – although reports in Germany suggest he could end up in Bavaria.
      Sport claim the German champions are locked in talks with the Spain international over a free transfer to the Allianz Arena.
      But they claim there is a major stumbling block in the deal.
      De Gea’s wage demands are said to be too high for the Bundesliga big boys.
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      The Spaniard was Manchester United’s top earner before leaving the Theatre of Dreams earlier this summer – taking home a whopping £375,000 a week.
      Bayern are said to be exploring a number of options for a back-up keeper for Manuel Neuer, who is still recovering from his freak injury.
      The Germany international broke his right leg last December in a skiing accident, snapping his tibia and fibula.
      Neuer, 37, immediately underwent surgery but his recovery is said to have stalled.
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      Manuel Neuer is still recovering from the brutal broken leg he suffered last yearCredit: AP
      It’s claimed the veteran keeper is struggling to put weight on his right leg and kick with his left foot.
      According to reports, Bayern are planning to have Neuer undergo more surgery to correct the issue.
      Bayern will kick off their defence of the Bundesliga title on Friday, travelling to the Weser Stadium to take on Werder Bremen. More

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      Harry Maguire demands massive £15MILLION pay-off to quit Man Utd for West Ham in huge blow to Ten Hag’s transfer plans

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      HARRY MAGUIRE is demanding a £15million pay-off from Manchester United to join West Ham.Old Trafford chiefs thought they had a deal done after agreeing a £30m fee with the Hammers.
      Harry Maguire is on the the verge of leaving Manchester UnitedCredit: GETTY
      The England international is set to join West Ham in a deal worth £30millionCredit: PA
      But he’s demanded a whopping £15m pay-off to leave Old TraffordCredit: REUTERS
      They had also offered Maguire a £6m payment to leave.
      But the former captain is holding out for more than TWICE that with him facing a wage cut to move to The London Stadium.
      Maguire would have to reduce his wages from £190,000 a week to £120,000 – which would come to a shortfall of £14.5m over a four-year contract.
      He already has two years left of his current deal at Old Trafford which would be worth £19.7million.
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      So the 30-year-old England international, understandably, does not believe the £6m offer is enough.
      He remains unhappy at his treatment at the hands of manager Erik ten Hag.
      The Dutchman stripped him of the captaincy this summer and handed the armband permanently to Bruno Fernandes.
      Maguire only started eight Premier League games under Ten Hag last season.
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      Yet ahead of the club’s opening game against Wolves, he has challenged the centre-back to fight for his place or go.
      Ten Hag said: “For Harry, that is just how I described it. He has to fight for his place.
      “He has the ability to be a top class centre back and he is the best for England.
      “So why shouldn’t he be the best for us? But he has to prove it.
      “When he is not confident enough to fight then he has to go, then he has to make a decision but I’m happy with him.”
      Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard is one of the top candidates to replace Maguire.
      The French World Cup winner is desperate to move to United.
      But Pavard will cost around £35m and Ten Hag will only make the move is Maguire is sold. More

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      Chelsea set to hijack Liverpool AGAIN as Romeo Lavia ‘chooses to join Blues’ with Moises Caicedo also on brink

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      ROMEO LAVIA has snubbed a move to Liverpool in favour of joining Chelsea. The two clubs – who drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday – were locked in talks to sign Moises Caicedo.
      Romeo Lavia has snubbed a move to Liverpool in favour of joining ChelseaCredit: Getty
      And despite Liverpool agreeing a deal with Brighton, Chelsea swooped in with a Premier League record £115million offer.
      Caicedo chose Stamford Bridge over Anfield and after completing a medical, his move will be imminently announced.
      But in the midst of the transfer pursuit, Chelsea and Liverpool were also battling to sign Southampton’s Lavia.
      And Jurgen Klopp’s side had come to terms over a £60m move.
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      Although lightening looks to have struck twice as Chelsea convinced the player to join them instead.
      According to The Athletic, Chelsea are closing in on a £50m deal plus add-ons.

      The Blues tried to sign last summer and had a £50m offer on deadline day rejected as the player only signed weeks earlier.
      Chelsea desperately need new recruits following the exits of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante this summer.
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      And a double swoop for Caicedo and Lavia – totalling around £165m combined – gives Enzo Fernandez new midfield partners.
      But it leaves Liverpool short in midfield having lost Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita in the summer.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had confirmed that a deal had been agreed to bring Caicedo to Merseyside.
      But he has been left empty handed following Chelsea’s pair of transfer heists.
      Moises Caicedo has agreed a move to ChelseaCredit: Alamy More

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      Ex-Premier League maverick Marko Arnautovic ‘agrees sensational transfer return to former club’

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      MARKO ARNAUTOVIC is set to return to Inter Milan. The Austrian – who had six years in the Premier League – spent a season on loan with Inter in 2009.
      Marko Arnautovic spent a season on loan with Inter MilanCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But now he is in line to go back after Bologna agreed an £8.6million transfer with personal terms agreed last week, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Inter have been on the scout for a striker after pulling out of signing Romelu Lukaku, who entered talks with Juventus.
      Arnautovic, 34, scored 10 in 21 games last season but suffered a foot injury towards the back end.
      The forward made his name in England with Stoke and West Ham, where he infamously forced through a move to the Chinese Super League.
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      He was with Shanghai Port for two years before moving back to Italy with Bologna in 2021.
      Arnautovic was last summer linked with a move to Manchester United, which infuriated the Old Trafford faithful.
      After the move broke down, it was speculated that the United board pulled the plug amid supporter backlash.
      But Bologna’s director of football, Marco Di Vaio, claimed it was Arnautovic who rejected the move.
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      Di Vaio told Corriere dello Sport “No, no.
      “Manchester United did not back down because of those fans, but only because Arnautovic has understood that he is at the centre of our project now and in the coming years.
      “Marko behaved like a true champion, realising what he represents for Bologna as a team and a city.”
      Marko Arnautovic is set to return to Inter MilanCredit: Getty More