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      Man Utd fans convinced it’s not too late to hijack Declan Rice’s Arsenal transfer as they spot budding bromance

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      DECLAN RICE’S Arsenal transfer is set to be finalised tomorrow.But some Manchester United fans are still dreaming of hijacking the move.
      Declan Rice is on the verge of joining ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Rice, 24, has agreed to join the Gunners in a club-record £105million deal.
      Arsenal beat off competition from Manchester City, agreeing to pay West Ham £100m by 2025 and a further £5m in bonuses.
      Rice and Gunners boss Mikel Arteta were both eager to get the deal done as soon as possible, ahead of the North Londoners’ pre-season tour of the US.
      The England midfielder has not been back at West Ham for training ahead of his Arsenal move.
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      He has instead been spotted working in Portugal with a trio of stars – including Bruno Fernandes.
      Rice was spotted training with the Man United ace in the Algarve, as well as AC Milan star Rafael Leao and Man City’s Joao Cancelo.
      He has also been seen interacting with Fernandes on Instagram.
      The in-demand star commented on the attacking midfielder’s Instagram post, which read: “Having fun and working hard with some ballers.”
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      Bruno Fernandes has spent time training with Rice this summerCredit: Getty
      Rice responded, alongside a fist-bump emoji and a heart: “Yessir.”
      He also posted “Stepping it up” on his own account, with Fernandes commenting with a pair of fist-bumps.
      Seeing the interactions between Rice and Fernandes, some United fans were determined to see their side try to hijack Arsenal’s swoop.
      One wrote: “So THIS is why Rice’s deal at Arsenal is stalling. He wants United.”
      While a second tweeted: “Cancel your Arsenal contract and come to a bigger club.”
      A third suggested: “Late steal?”
      And another commented: “Agent Bruno.”
      While a further social media user added: “Would’ve absolutely balled out in Manchester… but poor lad decided to go to a small club in London.”
      However they’re set to be disappointed with Sky Sports reporting West Ham have been assured the paperwork for the transfer will be finalised tomorrow.
      Fans have spotted social media interactions between Rice and FernandesCredit: INSTAGRAM More

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      Watch Tottenham star Harry Kane cough and sweat his way through spicy hot wing challenge as he talks about his future

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      HARRY KANE coughed and sweated through a hot wing challenge as he was probed on his Tottenham career. The YouTube show Hot Ones sees celebrities interviewed by host Sean Evans as they eat progressively spicier wings and answer progressively tougher questions.
      Harry Kane answered questions on the YouTube show Hot OnesCredit: Youtube – First We Feast
      Celebs eat progressively spicier wings as they are asked progressively tougher questionsCredit: Youtube – First We Feast
      But host Sean Evans decided to swerve talking about Kane’s immediate futureCredit: Youtube – First We Feast
      The forward was asked about his career and whether he still wants to become an NFL kickerCredit: Youtube – First We Feast
      And given host Sean Evans history of asking tough questions, many were expecting him to ask one or two curve balls about Kane’s Tottenham future.
      But fans hoping for a pairing of hot food and tough questions would have been left disappointed by the video.
      The Spurs forward was not asked any questions about his Spurs future as it hangs in the balance this transfer window.
      Bayern Munich hold a concrete interest in the forward and have already had a bid of around £60million rejected.
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      A delegation from the German champions flew into London tonight for talks with Daniel Levy over a potential transfer.
      According to reports in Germany, Harry Kane has already agreed personal terms with the Bavarian club following meetings with Thomas Tuchel and senior club officials.
      PSG are also thought to be readying a bid for Kane as they look to back new manager Luis Enrique.
      Prior to the interview Kane admitted that he “wasn’t great” around spicy food and admitted it “wasn’t something I had a lot”.
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      The closest Kane and Evans came to talking about the forward’s future was when he was asked about his well-publicised ambition of becoming an NFL kicker after retiring.
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      Evans said: “I’m fascinated by your dream to one day be a field goal kicker in the NFL… I’m curious if you sympathise or empathise with the plight of the field goal kicker, a position that naturally lends itself to being defined by its biggest failures and lowest moments?”
      Kane said he sympathised with kickers because their field kicks drew comparisons with shooting from the penalty spot.
      He said: “In terms of specific positions in sport there’s not many roles like the kicker.
      “If you miss one, people will remember that forever so you have to stay good in those moments.”
      He then said: “It’s similar to a penalty, you have the moment to be a hero, or you have a moment to be a villain.”
      Kane famously scored and missed a penalty in England’s 2-1 defeat to France at last year’s World Cup so the comparison may have been a not so subtle allusion to that.
      When asked if he would pursue his goal of being a kicker he said: “We’ll see, maybe.”
      The forward held his own well during the interview, despite the ascending scoville factor of the wings not being in his favour.
      He did cough and splutter at one point, with the forward struggling particularly with a wing topped with ‘Abdoloco’ spice.
      He mentioned that his personal favourite goal was his debut strike for England against Lithuania.
      He said: “I think my favourite goal was my England debut goal, I came on for Wayne Rooney who was someone I looked up to.
      “I remember him running off the pitch and me running on and within three minutes of the game I scored my first goal.
      “The emotion in that moment was just something nice.
      “It was hard to describe, I had all my family there in the stadium, my friends, my wife Kate and to share that moment… I remember it so vividly now.”
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      Meanwhile, Tottenham look set to offer Kane a bumper contract to convince him to see out his career at the club.
      According to reports, he has been offered £400k-a-week plus a coaching role when he calls time on his career if he is to retire at the club. More

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      Long-term Man Utd & Arsenal target completes shock transfer to join Koulibaly and Neves at Saudi side Al-Hilal

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      LONG-TERM Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has finally waved goodbye to Lazio – moving to the Saudi Pro League.The Serbian became a cult-hero at Lazio due to his loyalty – having been linked with a move away virtually every summer.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic heads to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth £34 millionCredit: Getty
      Man United never managed to get a deal over the line, despite persistent links.
      Milinkovic-Savic, 28, has finally left Lazio – signing for Al-Hilal in a £34million deal.
      The midfielder joins the likes of Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly in heading to the four-time Asian Champions League winners.
      Neves moved to Al-Hilal in a £47m move from Wolves earlier this summer.
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      While Chelsea flop Koulibaly left the Blues for Al-Hilal in a £17m deal.
      Milinkovic-Savic grabbed more league goals and assists last season than United star Bruno Fernandes.
      Since his move to Italy in 2015, he had been consistently linked with Europe’s biggest clubs – including Real Madrid, Man United and PSG.
      He scored 57 goals and laid on 49 assists in 267 Serie A matches in total.
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      Milinkovic-Savic has finally left the Italian capital in a move that is set to see him pocket around £325k a week.
      He becomes the latest big name star to sign for a Saudi side – following the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
      The former Serie A star will play under ex-Benfica boss Jorge Jesus, after the Portuguese boss agreed to take over at Al-Hilal.
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      Liverpool could sell entire first XI midfield as ‘Barcelona target Thiago and Henderson & Fabinho mull Saudi transfers’

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      THREE of Liverpool’s first team midfielders could be set to leave Anfield this summer, according to reports.The Reds bid farewell to Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the end of last season.
      Barcelona want to sign ThiagoCredit: Getty
      Fabinho and Henderson have been linked with a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      They were quick to acquire two midfield replacements in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but three more players are now said to be on the verge of leaving.
      According to Spanish outlet SPORT, Barcelona want to re-sign Thiago Alcantara.
      Liverpool are willing to entertain reasonable offers for the Spaniard, who has less than one year remaining on his current contract.
      Thiago signed for Barcelona as a teenager in 2005 and spent eight years with the club before joining Bayern Munich in 2013.
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      Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have also been linked with a move away from Anfield.
      Both players recently received lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
      Liverpool captain Henderson has verbally accepted a £700,000-a-week proposal from Steven Gerrard’s new team Al-Ettifaq.
      The England international, who has two years left on his contract, is now waiting for a deal to be struck with the Reds.
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      Meanwhile, Fabinho has emerged as a transfer target for Al-Ittihad.
      The Saudi Pro League side are reportedly preparing a £40million bid for the Brazilian. More

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      Lionel Messi poses in front of stunning infinity pool on holiday but fans are all saying the same thing

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      LIONEL MESSI is enjoying a family holiday ahead of joining up with Inter Miami… and fans can’t stop talking about his knees.The Argentine is set to join up with his new team later this week, having quit European football for MLS.
      Fans gawped at Lionel Messi’s kneesCredit: Instagram @leomessi
      Messi, 36, has been enjoying some down time with wife Antonela and kids Thiago, ten, Mateo, seven and Ciro, five.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner posted a snap of himself relaxing in a pair of turquoise swimming shorts in front of a luxurious infinity pool.
      But fans couldn’t help but point out the bulges above his knees.
      One fittingly likened Messi’s knees to those of a goat.
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      While a second asked: “why yo knees look like that.”
      A third commented: “Them knees are finished.”
      And another quipped: “Bro. Your knee has a knee.”
      A further social media user was more complimentary, writing: “That’s the secret sauce to being the best footballer in the world, knee muscles.”
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      Messi has been enjoying some family time before joining up with Inter MiamiCredit: Instagram @leomessi
      One fan likened Messi’s knees to those of a goatCredit: TWITTER
      According to Spanish outlet RAC1, Messi’s slightly unusual knee shape is merely down to his enormous inner quadriceps.
      The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star is set to be unveiled in Miami on Sunday.
      According to reporter Franco Panizo, Shakira is set to perform at the event.
      While rapper Bad Bunny and Colombian singer Maluma will also provide entertainment.
      Messi is claimed to have penned a two-and-a-half-year contract worth around £830,000 a week.
      He is set to be unveiled alongside former Barca team-mate Sergio Busquets.
      Both stars turned down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia in order to move to Inter Miami.
      Messi is set to reunite with former Barca pal Sergio BusquetsCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘have ambitious Rasmus Hojlund swap transfer bid rejected as Atalanta demand £86m in full’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly had a players-plus-cash bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected by Atalanta.The Red Devils have made the striker one of their transfer priorities this summer.
      Manchester United have had a bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected

      And they are believed to be in the process of reaching a transfer agreement for the signings of Hojlund and Andre Onana.
      But their chances of signing Hojlund have taken a blow after United offered Atalanta a player exchange deal including money on top.
      Atalanta value the 20-year-old at £86million and are insisting on a cash-only deal, report The Athletic.

      United view that as excessive and had hoped the Serie A club would be willing to reduce their asking price if a player was exchanged.
      Midfielders Fred and Donny van de Beek are available for transfer with the pair missing United’s pre-season friendly win over Leeds in Oslo on Wednesday.
      United’s summer budget of around £100m means they may be forced to look elsewhere if Atalanta refuse to budge, as Onana could cost around £50m.
      The Red Devils have been dealt another blow in their Hojlund pursuit with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested in the youngster.
      But Hojlund is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford and agreeing personal terms should not prove difficult.
      That means a deal could be wrapped up quickly if United and Atalanta reach an agreement on his transfer fee.
      Erik ten Hag also has other attacking targets if the club miss out on Hojlund, including Randal Kolo Muani and Victor Osimhen. More

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      Jordan Henderson set to quit Liverpool after being offered FOUR-TIMES his salary to join Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia

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      JORDAN HENDERSON is reportedly keen on a stunning reunion with Steven Gerrard – on FOUR-TIMES his Liverpool salary.The England international has been seriously thinking about the offer to play for his old Anfield team-mate in the Saudi Pro League.
      Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been offered a ludicrous salary in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Henderson’s old Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard wants a reunionCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Liverpool legend Gerrard was named Al-Ettifaq manager this summerCredit: Reuters
      Henderson, 33, had seemed set to snub a move to keep alive his hopes of playing at Euro 2024 next summer.
      But, according to reports in the Athletic, the Liverpool captain has been offered terms he cannot refuse.
      Henderson is believed to earn in the region of £190k a week with the Reds.
      But it is claimed he has been presented with a deal worth a staggering £700K-A-WEEK to join Gerrard’s new club Al-Ettifaq.
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      And the Premier League winner would have to pay NO tax in the Middle East.
      Henderson, who has two years left on his Anfield deal, is now set for talks with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp ahead of making a big decision on his future.
      And what the German says to Henderson over his planned role for next season will also be a factor as the Reds bid to challenge Manchester City once again.
      Klopp has signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hungary star Dominik Sbozoszlai to bolster his midfield this summer and he also played Alexander-Arnold in that position towards the end of last season.
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      Henderson, who has 77 Three Lions caps, knows a move to Saudi Arabia would wreck his chances of playing for Gareth Southgate in Germany next summer due to the poor standard of the league.
      England are certain to qualify for Euro 2024 and Henderson remains a key part of Southgate’s plans.
      Gerrard, after reservations, decided to join Al-Ettifaq and while it is not a good move in terms of his managerial career, it will be incredibly lucrative.
      Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 and became club captain after Gerrard moved to the MLS in 2015.
      He had made 492 appearances in all competitions, winning the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
      Other players who could be heading to Saudi Arabia include former Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard, who says the England midfielder is open to the move following an unsuccessful stint at Nottingham Forest.
      Spanish keeper David de Gea, now a free agent after his contract expired with the Red Devils, would also be seen as a major coup if he moved to the Middle East.
      Another ex-United player, Paul Pogba, has been offered £128million in wages over the next three years. Juventus are willing to sell him for £8.5million.
      Several European aces have already moved to Saudi – where Cristiano Ronaldo started the revolution last December – including Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino.
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      Wilfried Zaha, who is currently a free agent after his Crystal Palace contract expired this summer, has also been offered a lucrative move to the Middle East.
      Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is also wanted by Saudi clubs. More

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      Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsey to turn down mega-money Saudi Arabia transfer for emotional return to former club

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      AARON RAMSEY is set to turn down the riches of Saudi Arabia and rejoin boyhood club Cardiff.SunSport exclusively revealed on Wednesday the Nice midfielder, 32, was the latest British star to be targeted by the Middle East football revolution.
      Aaron Ramsey is ready to snub Saudi money to return to his former club CardiffCredit: Getty
      Ramsey weighed up the big-money offer from Saudi but is edging towards a return to Wales where he started his career.
      Ramsey’s French club revealed on Monday they expect him to return to the south of France for pre-season training next week.
      But it is believed the Wales captain is in negotiations to release him from his Nice contract after he triggered a 12-month extension after playing a set number of matches last season.
      Ramsey failed to agree a new long-term contract with the Ligue 1 club and has always stated his next move will be a family decision, who remain in south Wales.
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      Ramsey began his career as a teenager with Cardiff before leaving for the Gunners in 2008.
      Ex-Arsenal and Juventus star Ramsey said last month he would love to play for his boyhood club ‘one day’ and now Cardiff appear to be in pole position to fend off competition from Saudi’s Pro League.
      The Bluebirds finished 21st in the Championship last season but have been keen and hopeful of bringing him home this summer.
      Ramsey was the latest Brit to receive interest from Saudi where former England captain Steven Gerrard has moved to become the manager of Al-Ettifaq.
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      Three Lions and ex-Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard has interest from Saudi clubs following an unsuccessful stint at Nottingham Forest.
      Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson has also been linked with a big offer to make the switch to the Middle East.
      Several European aces have already moved to Saudi – where Cristiano Ronaldo started the revolution last December – including Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Roberto Firmino and Ruben Neves.
      Wilfried Zaha, who is currently a free agent after his Crystal Palace contract expired this summer, has also been offered a lucrative move to the Middle East.
      Former United goalkeeper David de Gea and Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku are also wanted by Saudi clubs. More