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      Rooney gives brutal response to Lingard transfer links amid claims Man Utd legend wants to sign former team-mate

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      DC UNITED manager Wayne Rooney has shut down reports suggesting he wants to bring former Manchester United team-mate Jesse Lingard to Major League Soccer.Lingard, 30, was released by Nottingham Forest earlier this month and is yet to find a new club.
      Lingard will become a free agent next monthCredit: Alamy
      Some reports speculated that he could reunite with former United pal Rooney in the US this summer.
      However, Rooney has since dismissed all rumours linking the midfielder with a move to DC United.
      He said: “The Jesse Lingard [rumour]?
      “I don’t know where that has come from. From my point of view we have no interest in signing him.”
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      When asked if he will sign any players this summer, the United legend added: “We are obviously looking, there is a few players we have identified who we will work hard to try and bring in and there is things we can move round to try and do that.
      “We have to be at our best, work at our best and we have to find the best way to free money up to bring players in.”
      Lingard spent 22 years at Man Utd before leaving as a free agent last summer.
      He made 232 senior appearances for the Red Devils, but fell out of favour towards the end of his spell.
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      The midfielder signed a one-year deal worth up to £150,000-a-week with Nottingham Forest last summer.
      But he was limited to just 20 appearances during the 2022-23 campaign. More

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      Man Utd boss Ten Hag ‘infuriated’ as Glazers ‘refuse to sanction transfer spending until takeover complete’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly been left “infuriated” by his side’s lack of transfer activity.The Glazers are reportedly refusing to sanction any spending until their takeover saga is complete.
      Erik ten Hag is not pleased with Man Utd’s lack of activity in the transfer marketCredit: AP
      The Glazers are refusing to spend until United’s takeover saga is completeCredit: AFP
      The Americans have been fielding bids for majority and minority stakes in Old Trafford since November, with their valuation standing at a mammoth £6billion.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of two main frontrunners, is looking to seek majority control by a slim margin.
      While on the other side, Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani wants 100 per cent control as he plots a stunning investment.
      But despite the club being on sale for seven months, with the Glazers previously targeting a March deadline, United’s ownership saga remains in limbo.
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      As a result, they are yet to sign any players this summer despite making a fresh bid for Chelsea’s Mason Mount yesterday.
      And The Mirror claims boss Ten Hag has been left “infuriated” by the situation.
      He believes United need at least three new signings – a goalie, a striker and a midfielder – to compete for next season’s title.
      But the Glazers are unwilling to release transfer funds until they have concluded their sale of the club.
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      And Ten Hag fears missing out on all of his top targets while rivals strengthen in key areas.
      The Red Devils have already lost Napoli’s Kim Min-Jae to Bayern Munich, while Arsenal look set to win the race for Ajax’s Jurrien Timber.
      The Gunners are also closing in on West Ham’s Declan Rice, with Chelsea hoping to land Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      Meanwhile, Ten Hag’s unhappiness has raised fears among fans that he could resign.
      One tweeted: “I won’t be surprised if Erik Ten Hag walk. I wouldn’t begrudge him this. He deserves better.”
      Another wrote: “Could genuinely see Ten Hag walking from this s***show of a situation, the delay with this takeover is DISGUSTING.”
      As another commented: “This is getting out of hand. We already have some budget. Why don’t they use it to book the top targets?” More

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      Barcelona fans hail ‘our new queen’ as it emerges Gundogan’s stunning wife is to thank for his Arsenal transfer snub

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      BARCELONA fans thanked Ilkay Gundogan’s wife after reports she helped convince her husband to sign for the Spanish champions.Gundogan, 32, is said to have reached an agreement with the Catalan giants as he prepares to complete a free transfer.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s wife Sara Arfaoui has been praised by Barcelona fansCredit: Getty
      She is said to have been integral in her husband moving to the LaLiga championsCredit: Getty
      His Manchester City contract expires at the end of June.
      The German international was heavily linked with a move to City’s Premier League rivals Arsenal.
      But Spanish media have now claimed his wife Sara Arfaoui – a French model and TV presenter – has been calling on Gundogan to join Barcelona “for years”.
      She is said to have been the “one who pushed the hardest to make it happen”.
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      And supporters of the LaLiga winners were quick to praise her for helping complete her husband’s transfer – which is set to be a two-year deal.
      One said: “Our new queen.”
      Another added: “Ladies and gents, we have a new favourite 💐.”
      A third responded: “Her Majesty The Queen. Thank you for your service.”
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      Sara married Gundogan last yearCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
      She is understood to have wanted to move to Barcelona for a number of yearsCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
      Sara has immediately received positives messages from Barcelona fansCredit: Rex
      And a fourth replied: “Legend in my book.”
      Gundogan, 32, who came to England from Borussia Dortmund in 2016, was instrumental in Man City’s historic Treble-winning season – in which they captured the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
      The former Borussia Dortmund lit the blue touch paper in the FA Cup final against Manchester United with a superb volley after just 12 seconds – before he added the winner in the second half.
      But he was coy about his future after helping City secure their second of three trophies.
      He said: “To be honest, I don’t need these kinds of days to feel appreciated and to feel special in this club.
      “I know that, that’s why I’m here seven years, all the ups and downs that I’ve had so far.
      “Nothing is decided yet, so we’re going to see what is going to happen.”
      Sara is a French model and TV presenterCredit: Instagram @sarabenamira
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      Jurrien Timber ‘AGREES Arsenal transfer’ with Gunners set to launch bid for Ajax defender

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      AJAX defender Jurrien Timber has agreed to join Arsenal, according to reports.The Gunners have been pushing to sign the Dutchman since the transfer window opened.
      Timber has agreed to join ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, they are edging closer to sealing a deal.
      Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Timber, who has his heart set on a move to the Emirates Stadium.
      They are now set to launch a second bid for him this week.
      The Gunners submitted an offer worth £30million earlier this month, but it was turned down by Ajax.
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      The Eredivisie giants set an asking price of £50m for Timber, but Arsenal are convinced that they will be able to negotiate a smaller fee.
      Arsenal officials reportedly held secret talks with the defender in London last month, which played a big part in his decision to join the Gunners.
      Manchester United chased a deal for Timber last summer, but they could not strike an agreement with Ajax.
      Instead, the 22-year-old signed a contract extension.
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      However, in March he dropped a big hint he could be on the move.
      As quoted by Ajax Life, Timber said: “Transfer? You never know what crosses your path.
      “This summer I will look at my options and make a decision.
      “I feel good at Ajax, that’s important for now. Last summer there was interest, but I chose to stay at Ajax.” More

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      Al-Hilal planning sensational triple transfer swoop for ex-Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata and two Premier League stars

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      CHELSEA flop Alvaro Morata is the latest player being targeted by the Saudi league.Al-Hilal have opened talks with Atletico Madrid for the forward, 30, for a transfer said to be worth £20million.
      Morata won the Nations League with Spain on SundayCredit: Getty
      Al-Hilal in particular have not been afraid to splash the cash as part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s funding of the league.
      The club look set to pay a whopping £47m for Wolves’ Ruben Neves and around £25m for Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly.
      Morata would be set to earn a massive wage if he was to sign for the Saudi club.
      According to The Daily Mail, the striker would earn £40m-a-year which translates to £923,000-a-week.
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      Morata’s signing would be regarded as a major coup for the Saudi game.
      Aged 30, he is not over the hill, and started for Spain in their Nations League final victory over Croatia on Sunday.
      Having played for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid he has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world and has won almost all there is to win at club level.
      He experienced a disappointing return this season, scoring just 13 times and contributing two assists during 36 LaLiga games.
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      Morata’s departure to the Saudi league would see him follow in the footsteps of a number of Chelsea stars set to swap West London for the Middle East.
      Chelsea have used the Saudi League as a means to get rid of several cast-offs.
      As well as the £25m fee they will receive for Koulibaly, 32, they have also been able to command an £8m fee for Hakim Ziyech, 30.
      Kante has also left the club for Al-Ittihad on a free transfer which will see him earn £21.5m-a-year.
      The club are also working to find deals for Callum Hudson-Odoi and Romelu Lukaku in the Saudi league. More

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      Man Utd legend Silvestre lists the five key attributes Chelsea’s Mason Mount would bring as club launch transfer bid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Mikael Silvestre has listed the five key attributes Mason Mount would bring to the club.The England international is a target for United, who have launched yet another bid to sign him from Chelsea.
      Mikael Silvestre has listed the attributes Mason Mount would bring with himCredit: Getty
      Manchester United have launched another bid to sign Mason Mount from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mount remains a key transfer target for the Red Devils, despite their improved £50million offer being rejected.
      Silvestre is excited by the prospect of Mount joining his former club, even if a deal is yet to be struck.
      The Frenchman believes he will bring a series of attributes with him, including versatility, finishing and mobility.
      Silvestre also feels Mount loves to play in between the lines and can both receive and make precise passes.
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      He told FourFourTwo: “Versatility is his obvious quality.
      “I’ve been following him since his loan to Vitesse Arnhem, and there was laughter when he broke into Chelsea’s first team.
      “He’s a very interesting player, very mobile and loves to play in between the lines, receiving and making precise passes.
      “He’s a good finisher as well and is a player in his prime. I think he would be an immediate reinforcement for United and would fit into Erik’s philosophy as well.”
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      Chelsea are said to be “trying to comply with Mount’s wishes”, with the player keen on a move to Old Trafford.
      However, the Blues also value the 24-year-old at £70million, despite him entering the final year of his deal after contract talks collapsed. More

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      Man Utd ‘interested in transfer for Champions League finalist’ to aid defensive rebuild but face battle with Real Madrid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in Inter Milan full-back Federico Dimarco but face competition from Real Madrid, according to reports.Dimarco, 25, had a remarkable season for Inter and was crucial in Inter’s run to the Champions League final.
      Erik ten Hag is a fan of Federico DimarcoCredit: PA
      Dimarco impressed during Inter’s run to the Champions League finalCredit: Getty
      The Independent report that Ten Hag’s interest in the full-back was piqued due to his performances on their run to face Manchester City in Istanbul earlier this month.
      He contributed five assists in his 11 appearances as Inter reached the final, with the Italians keeping clean sheets in eight of those games.
      United are well stocked in the left-back area with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia currently vying for the position.
      However, Ten Hag has been impressed by Dimarco’s versatility and believes he would be able to play in a number of positions for the Red Devils.
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      There is also a belief that Inter need to sell players this summer in order to comply with financial fair play – so United believe they could get him on a cut price deal.
      If United are to move for Dimarco though, they will face competition from Real Madrid.
      Eduardo Camavinga looked to have made the position his own during a string of impressive performances.
      But the Frenchman has always been a midfielder and has made it clear to Carlo Ancelotti he intends to fight for a place alongside new signing Jude Bellingham.
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      Madrid are therefore considering Dimarco as a cheap alternative at left-back having spent a considerable chunk of their budget on Bellingham.
      Inter will be hoping for a bidding war between the two to drive up Dimarco’s price.
      United are operating carefully in the transfer market this summer with limited funds available until the status of their takeover is clear.
      While left-back is not a priority for the Red Devils, they are keen to bolster their defence.
      They do look set to miss out on one of their key targets however.
      United had made contact with Kim Min-Jae ahead of a possible move but the Korean defender now looks to be joining Bayern Munich.
      One contingency could be to move Luke Shaw into centre-back with Dimarco playing at left-back as Shaw played the position a number of times last season. More

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      Thomas Tuchel ‘wants surprise transfer for Chelsea stalwart’ as he eyes reunion at Bayern Munich

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is eyeing a surprise return for one of his Chelsea stalwarts after missing out on Manchester City’s Kyle Walker.Reports suggested that talks between Bayern and City were at an advanced stage over a deal for Walker, 33.
      Tuchel oversaw a Bundesliga title victory amid a fraught atmosphere at BayernCredit: AFP
      The manager is reportedly keen on Azpilicueta after missing out on a deal for WalkerCredit: Getty
      But Sky Sports report that City are unwilling to let the defender go this summer despite him only having a year remaining on his deal.
      And as a result, Tuchel will look to reunite with Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, according to German outlet Bild.
      The two worked together during Tuchel’s spell in charge of Chelsea between January 2021 and September 2022.
      Under Tuchel’s reign Azpilicueta captained Chelsea to Champions League victory in 2021 as well as the Club World Cup later that year.
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      The two still have a good relationship according to the German outlet and remain in touch.
      The Spaniard still has a year left on his contract at the Bridge but an offer from Bayern could see the Blues cash-in as they trim their bloated squad.
      Azpilicueta would be following Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and N’golo Kante out the door if he were to bring his 11 year spell at Chelsea to an end this summer.
      It has been a frustrating window for Bayern so far as Tuchel looks to mould the squad to his needs.
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      The German took over in March when he replaced Julian Nagelsmann but endured a tough start to his tenure in charge.
      The Bavarian side were knocked out of the DFB Pokal in Tuchel’s second game and were beaten convincingly by Manchester City in the quarter-final of the Champions League.
      And while they finished the season as Bundesliga champions it was achieved amid a fraught squad atmosphere.
      The Bavarian club have so far missed out on targets Declan Rice and look set to fail in their pursuit of Walker.
      Tuchel is rumoured to approve of the sale of a number of players including: Benjamin Pavard, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane as he looks to put his stamp on things. More