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      Barcelona ‘set to step up Mason Greenwood transfer interest’ – as fans threaten to withdraw support if Man Utd ace joins

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      BARCELONA are ready to up their interest in Mason Greenwood, according to reports.The 22-year-old is currently on loan at Getafe from Manchester United.
      Mason Greenwood is on the radar of BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Greenwood has impressed in Spain, scoring five goals and registering four assists in 15 games.
      His good form has supposedly caught the attention of both Barcelona and Real Madrid.
      TalkSPORT claim both the LaLiga giants are interested and Man Utd have no plans to bring him back to Old Trafford.
      The club initially had the idea of reintegrating him into the team but then decided against it following backlash from fans.
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      Greenwood’s deal at United runs until the summer of 2025 and it means they could sell him at the end of this season.
      Spanish journalist Adrian Sanchez reports that Barcelona are very keen on the striker as they value his dribbling and goalscoring ability.
      However, some Barca supporters are against the idea of signing Greenwood.
      One said: “I will literally stop supporting.”
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      Another added: “We would lose everything I like about this club if we buy him.”
      A third wrote: “Where are our values huh?”
      Greenwood was arrested in January 2022 after abuse allegations were made against him.
      He denied any wrongdoing and the case has since been dropped.
      SunSport exclusively revealed that Greenwood and partner Harriet Robson are enjoying living in Spain and they flew back to Manchester for Christmas. More

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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Man Utd stake ALREADY set to grow from 25 per cent as terms of deal with Glazers are revealed

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S stake in Manchester United is already allegedly set to grow.The 71-year-old British billionaire completed his £1.3bn 25 per cent takeover of the club on Christmas Eve and it is now being signed off.
      Ineos chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s stake in Man Utd is set to growCredit: Reuters
      He is prepared to pump £237m into the club and is set to have two of his most trusted lieutenants keeping a close eye on goings on at the club next month.
      Ineos’ director of sport Dave Brailsford and CEO Jean-Claude Blanc will head to Carrington tasked with assessing the football operation.
      Brailsford has already made his presence felt as he endured a rollercoaster of emotions at Old Trafford during United’s thrilling 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa last night.
      Ratcliffe will be in charge of football operations after purchasing a stake in the club from the Glazer family – who fans are desperate to see the back of.
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      However, his stake is set to grow from the original 25 per cent after terms of deal with Glazers were revealed.
      That is according to journalist Ben Jacobs, who stated on social media: “Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s final %, if the completion process goes to plan, will be just over 29%.
      “That’s 25% from the Class B shares (agreed) and Class A tender (ongoing).
      “Then just over 4% from his injection of $300m into the club.”
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      Jacobs also added: “Been the plan for months to take extra shares in return for Ratcliffe’s initial investment.”
      We reported this week how Ratcliffe could cut as many as 300 jobs at United.
      But while that could cause unrest off the pitch, Erik ten Hag’s side brought some much-needed joy on it yesterday.
      The Red Devils came from 2-0 down at half-time to beat Aston Villa 3-2 with a brilliant second half performance.
      Ten Hag’s men fell behind to a never-seen-before free-kick tactic that left both the goalkeeper and defence bamboozled.
      Things got worse when Leander Dendoncker doubled the visitors’ lead.
      But a stirring second half performance saw them bounce back to earn a crucial victory.
      Alejandro Garnacho grabbed a double while Rasmus Hojlund’s first Premier League goal sealed the points late on. More

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      Man Utd ace Raphael Varane ‘offered shock Ligue 1 transfer as Real Madrid pull out of race for former star’

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      RAPHAEL VARANE has been offered a shock escape route from Manchester United by his former club.We reported previously how the star had been made available for a transfer away amid interest from Saudi Arabia after the World Cup winner slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford this term.
      Raphael Varane has been offered a shock escape route from Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Erik ten Hag has preferred the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and even veteran Jonny Evans, which has limited Varane to just 521 minutes of Premier League action.
      Real Madrid were believed to be lining up a swoop to bring him back to the Bernabeu.
      The French defender, 30, spent ten years there from 2011 to 2021 and won 18 trophies – including four Champions Leagues – before joining United for £34m on a four-year deal.
      Bayern Munich have also been linked with a move for Varane.
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      However, El Chiringuito TV have now claimed that Real Madrid have zero interest in signing their ex-defender.
      But another one of his former club’s have allegedly emerged as contenders to try and snap him up.
      French publication L’Equipe have stated that Ligue 1 team Lens are also in the running for Varane.
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      He began his career with them, where his displays first caught the eye of Madrid.
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      After finding himself on the bench over recent weeks, Varane has started two of United’s last three games.
      And he played the full game yesterday as the Red Devils came from 2-0 down at half-time to beat Aston Villa 3-2 with a brilliant second half performance.
      His side fell behind to a never-seen-before free-kick tactic that left the goalkeeper and whole defence bamboozled.
      It got even worse as Leander Dendoncker doubled the visitors’ lead.
      However, a stirring second half performance saw them bounce back to earn a crucial victory.
      Alejandro Garnacho grabbed a double while Rasmus Hojlund’s first Premier League goal sealed the points late on. More

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      Unemployed Jesse Lingard ‘offered free transfer to top Ligue 1 side’ – where he would link up with ex-Man Utd team-mate

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      UNEMPLOYED Jesse Lingard has reportedly been offered a career lifeline in France.And he would link up with a former Manchester United team-mate at the Ligue 1 giants.
      Jesse Lingard could be on his way to France to join LilleCredit: Reuters
      But the deal could collapse over new Brexit regulations.
      Lingard, 31, has been without a club since leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer.
      The free agent spent one season at the City Ground – despite four-year contract offers elsewhere – following his release from Old Trafford in 2022 after 22 years with his boyhood club.
      He trained with West Ham then underwent a one-month trial with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq but did not get offered a contract as the Saudi club had already maxed out their overseas players quota with Jordan Henderson, Demarai Gray and Georginio Wijnaldum.
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      Now, though, the Mirror claim Lille are interested in snapping up midfielder Lingard who continues to keep himself sharp by training at local pitches.
      Lille, champions in 2020-21, sit fifth in Ligue 1 – 12 points adrift of leaders PSG.
      Paulo Fonseca’s side includes stars Nabil Bentaleb, Jonathan David and Samuel Umtiti, while former Red Devils youngster Angel Gomes is on the books at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
      Like Lingard, Gomes came through the youth academy at Manchester United and made ten first-team appearances.
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      But because the former Young Lions star, 23, is English, he counts as one of the four permitted non-EU stars following Brexit.
      And the limits imposed on countries not in the EU or without a cooperation agreement may mean Lingard’s move is scuppered.
      The report adds two other French clubs are also weighing up a move for the 32-cap England man.
      Meanwhile, a free transfer to North America is another option ahead of the new MLS season which starts in February.
      Lingard spent the 2022-23 season with Nottingham ForestCredit: EPA
      Angel Gomes, right, came through at Man Utd and is now at LilleCredit: AFP More

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      Chelsea, Man City and Barca on transfer red alert as ‘next Lionel Messi’ confirms he WON’T sign new River Plate contract

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      CHELSEA, Manchester City and Barcelona have received a huge boost in their pursuit of Argentine wonderkid Claudio Echeverri.River Plate forward Echeverri, 17, attracted interest following a sensational U17 South American Championship back in April.
      Claudio Echeverri could be set for a move to Europe in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Echeverri wears the No10 shirt for Argentina’s U17 side, like Lionel Messi does for the senior teamCredit: Getty
      The teenager, who wears the No10 for Argentina’s age group side, scored five goals and provided three assists in eight games at the tournament as his country finished third.
      Now he could be set to follow in the footsteps of iconic Argentine No10 Lionel Messi by moving to Europe.
      That is after he confirmed he will NOT be signing a new contract with River Plate.
      He told ESPN: “I’m NOT going to renew my contract at River Plate.
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      “I’m going to play for the next months and then we see what happens.”
      Echeverri’s deal expires in December 2024, with his release clause set at £21.6million.
      This will increase to £26m in the final days of the January transfer window.
      Manchester City are leading the way in their attempts to sign the attacker – with the Treble winners keen to agree a deal before loaning him back to River for the remainder of the season.
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      This would mirror the transfer made between River and Man City for Julian Alvarez last year.
      But Chelsea are also pushing to secure his services.
      According to Sky Germany journalist Sarah Wieczorak, Mauricio Pochettino’s men want to sign the youngster and then loan him out to Strasbourg – who are also owned by American Todd Boehly.
      Barcelona, Juventus, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are among the other huge clubs sniffing around Echeverri.
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      Man Utd join transfer race with Liverpool and Man City for Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich ahead of huge midfield cull

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich, according to reports.Boss Erik ten Hag wants to revolutionise his midfield following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s partial takeover.
      Joshua Kimmich is attracting plenty of Prem interestCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils sit eighth in the Premier League table, eight points off the top four positions.
      But club chiefs are plotting moves that could finally see United begin to challenge for the top prizes again.
      According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, the Red Devils have set their sights on Bayern star Kimmich.
      The 28-year-old would be unlikely to move in January, but could be available at the end of the season.
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      Kimmich will have just one year remaining on his Bayern contract when the campaign ends.
      But United will face stiff competition to secure his signature.
      The experienced German international is also admired by Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool.
      City boss Pep Guardiola was in charge at Bayern during Kimmich’s first campaign in Bavaria.
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      Barcelona are also believed to be keen on Kimmich.
      Man Utd’s midfield could soon look very different, with three members of their first team squad potentially departing before next season.
      Forgotten man Donny van de Beek is on the verge of joining Eintracht Frankfurt on an initial loan deal next month.
      The Bundesliga side could then sign the Dutchman on a permanent basis for £13million in the summer.
      Casemiro, meanwhile, is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia ahead of the January window.
      United chiefs are believed to be open to cashing in on the 31-year-old.

      Sofyan Amrabat joined the Red Devils on an initial loan deal from Fiorentina on transfer deadline day.
      The 27-year-old, however, may not have done enough to secure a permanent switch.
      Casemiro could lead Man Utd’s midfield exodusCredit: PA More

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      Tottenham lining up £25m transfer swoop for Belgian wonderkid Arthur Vermeeren and believe they have edge over Arsenal

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      TOTTENHAM are aiming to pull off a stunning £25million swoop for Belgium’s teenage sensation Arthur Vermeeren in January.The Royal Antwerp midfielder is only 18 but played a huge role in leading the club to a first Pro League title in 66 years last term.
      Arthur Vermeeren is attracting plenty of interest from Europe’s elite clubsCredit: Rex
      Spurs, Arsenal and Chelsea have all sent scouts to watch Vermeeren play this season.
      He is also attracting the attention of Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona.
      But Spurs have leapt to the front of the queue as they fancy a deal similar to the one which brought Destiny Udogie to North London 18 months ago.
      Spurs paid a large part of the £18m fee up front for left-back Udogie — then loaned him back to Italian side Udinese.
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      The Italian has since gone on to excel at Tottenham, making 15 appearances so far this term.
      Udogie, 21, has also broken into his national side, making his Italy debut against Malta in October.
      Vermeeren, meanwhile, has already played 64 times for Royal Antwerp.
      He played in every minute of their Champions League campaign this season, even scoring in the 3-2 win over Barcelona.
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      Like Udogie, he also made his international debut in October.
      The midfielder earned his first senior Belgium cap against Austria.
      Spurs are back in action on Thursday evening when they take on Brighton.

      Ange Postecoglou’s side went into Christmas fourth in the table, just four points off top spot despite a savage run of injuries.
      They have been spurred on of late by resurgent Richarlison’s four goals in three games, the latest coming in their 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday.
      Destiny Udogie has excelled for Spurs since joining from UdineseCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham eye transfer raid for Dominic Solanke after cooling interest in alternative Premier League striker

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      SPURS are monitoring Dominic Solanke – as they look to sign a striker in the Summer.The Bournemouth hitman, who scored a hat-trick against Nottingham Forest at the weekend, has taken the Premier League by storm this year. 
      Solanke scored a stunning hat-trick against Nottingham Forest on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      And Sun Online can reveal that Tottenham are “closely watching” the striker’s progress. 
      A source said: “Spurs want to sign a striker in the Summer. The club hasn’t replaced Harry Kane so recruiting a new forward is a big priority and Solanke is someone they are closely monitoring. 
      “They’ve sent scouts to watch him already several times this season, and they will continue to track him into the New Year. 
      “He ticks a lot of boxes for Spurs, and Bournemouth know if he carries on showing the kind of form he is then they will struggle to stop other clubs from sniffing around him. They are bracing themselves for bids.”
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      Spurs are also keen on Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, but interest in the Irishman has reportedly cooled and Solanke is seen as a “better prospect”.
      The source added: “Tottenham want a focal point striker who has scored 11 goals in the Premier League, and Solanke has shown this season that he has the potential to play at a higher level. 
      Spurs will be closely watching him between now and the end of the season. 
      Our story comes amid reports Arsenal are also looking at the Bournemouth hitman.
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      Liverpool are in line to make millions should Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke leave the seaside club this season.
      Solanke played 27 times for Liverpool after signing from Chelsea six years ago and went on to join the Cherries in a deal which totalled £24 million back in 2019.
      But the deal includes a buy-back option, and 20 per cent sell-on clauses.
      His goals at the weekend took his tally to 11 in 17 games in the Premier League this term, with only Erling Haaland and Mo Salah ahead of him in the goalscoring charts. More