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      Clue Sir Jim Ratcliffe will make FULL Man Utd takeover as clause in £1.3billion deal is revealed

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE’S 25 per cent stake in Manchester United could turn into a complete takeover thanks to a clause in the agreement.British billionaire Ratcliffe, 71, was confirmed as having acquired a minority stake in the Red Devils on Sunday.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe could buy the remaining 75 per cent of the club from the Glazer familyCredit: Reuters
      The Glazers have owned Manchester United since 2005Credit: Getty
      It was also revealed he will take charge of the footballing operations at Old Trafford.
      But the 25 per cent stake could well lead to a complete takeover in the coming years.
      That’s because, according to The Mail, a clause in the deal says that if the Glazers want to sell then they first have to offer their shares to Ratcliffe.
      Ratcliffe was initially interested in a majority stake, before he settled for 25 per cent – which cost him £1.3billion.
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      Man Utd fans are keen to end the Glazers reign after 18 years at the helm.
      Red Devils supporters have held a number of protests against the family in that time.
      And they could finally see the back of them if they choose to sell their remaining shares to Ratcliffe – who is a boyhood Man Utd fan.
      Following his 25 per cent takeover, the Brit said: “As a local boy and a lifelong supporter of the club, I am very pleased that we have been able to agree a deal with the Manchester United board that delegates us management responsibility of the football operations of the club.
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      “Whilst the commercial success of the club has ensured there have always been available funds to win trophies at the highest level, this potential has not been fully unlocked in recent times.
      “We will bring the global knowledge, expertise and talent from the wider INEOS Sport group to help drive further improvement at the club, while also providing funds intended to enable future investment into Old Trafford.
      “We are here for the long term and recognise that a lot of challenges and hard work lie ahead, which we will approach with rigour, professionalism and passion.
      “We are committed to working with everyone at the club – the board, staff, players and fans – to help drive the club forward.
      “Our shared ambition is clear: we all want to see Manchester United back where we belong, at the very top of English, European and world football.” More

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      Man Utd fans moan ‘this recruitment team man’ as they club target transfer for little-known youngster to help Hojlund

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have lambasted their club amid reports linking them with a move for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee.Erik ten Hag’s attackers have struggled to find the back of the net so far this season, with Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Anthony Martial and Rasmus Hojlund mustering just four Premier League goals between them.
      Rasmus Hojlund has struggled since arriving at Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Joshua Zirkzee is being linked with a move to Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Hojlund, 20, joined from Atalanta for £72million in the summer and scored five goals in Man Utd’s disappointing Champions League campaign.
      But he is still yet to net in 14 Premier League appearances – the latest of which came in a dismal 2-0 defeat to West Ham on Saturday.
      According to Sport1, Man Utd are now considering an approach for Dutchman Zirkzee, 22, to improve Ten Hag’s options.
      The ex-Bayern Munich man swapped Germany for Italy last year and has scored 10 times in 37 appearances for Bologna.
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      But Man Utd’s attempts to acquire Zirkzee could prove complicated.
      Bayern have a £19m buy-back option on him and a 50 per cent sell-on clause should he leave Bologna.
      It is also estimated Man Utd would have to pay between £30m and £35m to steal him away from the Serie A side.
      However, Red Devils fans are not happy with their club being linked with Zirkzee.
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      Zirkzee has scored seven Serie A goals so far this season
      One said: “Why buy another young striker to play alongside another young striker? This recruitment team mannn 🤦🏽‍♂️.”
      Another added: “Nah wtf. He’s so average.”
      A third replied: “Instead of focusing on the midfield that can’t create a single chance for strikers, we are in for another striker 😂😂😂.”
      While a fourth responded: “How about a made striker like Ivan Toney.”
      Man Utd have lost eight of their 18 Premier League games so far this season.
      They are eight points adrift of the top four heading into Christmas – and have already been eliminated from the Champions League following just one win from six group-stage matches. More

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      Wolves ready to swoop for Sam Johnstone from Crystal Palace with Jose Sa eyeing transfer to Premier League rival

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      WOLVES are ready to go for Crystal Palace keeper Sam Johnstone — as Jose Sa waits for a move.Johnstone, 30, could be available following the August signing of Dean Henderson from Manchester United, who is now fit and starting.
      Wolves are interested in signing Sam JohnstoneCredit: Getty
      Jose Sa could leave Wolves to join Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      England man Johnstone only lost his place through injury but will be fit soon.
      Wolves have been on his trail since the summer when Henderson, 26, joined Palace.
      Wolves are in the market for a new No 1, with Sa in the sights of Nottingham Forest and also clubs in Saudi Arabia.
      Sa, 30, was on Forest’s watch list before and the appointment of ex-boss Nuno Espirito Santo has put him back on the Midlanders’ radar.
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      The Wolves ace would be available at the right price.
      And Neil Cutler, the keeper coach at Molineux, has worked with Johnstone in the past.
      Palace gave Johnstone a new contract last month but the signing of Henderson puts them under pressure to keep both happy.
      Johnstone joined Palace on a free from West Brom in July 2022 and is pushing for a spot in England’s Euro 2024 squad.
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      That means Wolves could have to pay a decent fee, while Newcastle are also keeping tabs on him following the injury to Nick Pope.
      Pope was ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging his shoulder in the win over United last month. More

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      Spurs will have to pay Chelsea £50million for Conor Gallagher but have a transfer lined up to raise funds

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      TOTTENHAM will have to find £50m for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.Signing the England International won’t come cheap for Spurs with The Blues valuing their star highly.
      Tottenham will have to pay £50m if they want to sign Conor GallagherCredit: Getty
      Spurs could raise funds for the deal by selling Pierre-Emile HojbjergCredit: Getty
      Gallagher has been an important cog in Mauricio Pochettino’s side this season and has attracted the interest of the North London outfit.
      He has even captained the side on multiple occasions after injuries to Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
      But the midfielder, 23, may go in the summer – with a transfer chain bringing Tottenham the money if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is sold to Fulham or Bayern Munich.
      Hojbjerg had been the subject of interest for a move away from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the previous transfer window, but deal never came to fruition.

      Gallagher isn’t the only Chelsea youth graduate that Spurs are looking at a deal for either.
      Tottenham and rivals Newcastle have been told to forget about a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who rose through the ranks at Stamford Bridge.
      Spurs are keen on the England centre-back, 23, while Toon have also made an inquiry.
      But the Eagles will not budge in January unless the fee is massive.
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      Ange Postecoglou is desperate to bolster his back line while Newcastle chief Eddie Howe hopes Dan Burn’s return from injury eases the pressure short term.
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      Neither club is likely to have that sort of ready cash, putting them in the queue when the auction for Guehi starts next summer.
      Arsenal and both Manchester clubs like Guehi while Chelsea can match any bid as part of the deal which took him to Palace for £20million in 2021.

      Marc Guehi is hot property at the moment with a number of top clubs interested in the centre-backCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham and Newcastle quoted massive transfer asking price for Marc Guehi with Palace desperate not to lose him

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      RIVALS Tottenham and Newcastle have been told to forget about a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.Spurs are keen on the England centre-back, 23, while Toon have also made an inquiry.
      Marc Guehi is a target for Premier League rivals Newcastle and TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      But the Eagles will not budge in January unless the fee is massive.
      Ange Postecoglou is desperate to bolster his back line while Newcastle chief Eddie Howe hopes Dan Burn’s return from injury eases the pressure short term.
      Neither club is likely to have that sort of ready cash, putting them in the queue when the auction for Guehi starts next summer.
      Arsenal as well as both Manchester clubs also like Guehi, while Chelsea can match any bid as part of the deal which took him to Palace for £20million in 2021.
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      Meanwhile, Spurs will also have to find £50m for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher.
      He was selected for friendly matches against Switzerland and Ivory Coast, making his debut in a 2-1 win against the Swiss.
      However, a move away from Palace could hinder his chances of making the Euro 2024.
      A potential big-money move would bring added pressure, and could hinder his form moving before the tournament.
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      The midfielder, 23, may go in the  summer — with a transfer chain bringing Tottenham the money if Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is sold to Fulham or Bayern Munich.
      Guehi has become part of Gareth Southgate’s plans in recent internationals. More

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      Man Utd line up £16m alternative to Serhou Guirassy as Stuttgart striker wants Tottenham transfer instead

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are tracking Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri… as Serhou Guirassy has his eye on a move to rivals Tottenham.The Red Devils are desperate to add some quality to Erik ten Hag’s squad in January after a torrid season so far.
      Manchester United are tracking Sevilla striker Youssef En-NesyriCredit: Getty
      Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy wants a move to Tottenham instead of Man UtdCredit: EPA
      They have already lost seven of their opening 17 Premier League games, having been plagued with injuries and a spate of signings failing to match expectations.
      Among them is £72million summer recruit Rasmus Hojlund, who has yet to score domestically.
      And United have been closely watching Bundesliga sensation Guirassy who, by contrast, has already netted 17 times in Germany.
      However, SunSport understands the Guinea striker would prefer a move to Spurs.
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      And now Ten Hag has sent scouts to watch Sevilla and Morocco frontman En-Nesyri instead.
      United talent-spotters have monitored him in recent weeks and will be in attendance for Saturday’s LaLiga clash against Atletico Madrid.
      En-Nesyri has been Sevilla’s main man up front since January 2020, helping them to two Europa League crowns.
      And he has been the shining light in a tough season for the Andalusians so far, with the Spanish heavyweights languishing in 14th in the table.
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      This term alone he has scored eight goals and created four assists.
      But with Sevilla already out of Europe after a disastrous Champions League campaign, and with qualification next season in major doubt, they could now choose to cash in on their attacking star.
      En-Nesyri is under contract until June 2025, but he could be sold for a fee of around £16m.
      That’s because Sevilla are going through serious financial struggles, having already fired two coaches this season and still having to pay their wages.
      They now want to lower the expenses by selling some of their prime assets in the next few weeks.
      And En-Nesyri fits the bill having also shone for Morocco in last year’s fantastic run to the World Cup semi-final, including a superb winning goal against Portugal in the quarters. More

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      Tottenham boost as centre-back target Tosin Adarabioyo tells Fulham he will leave on a free transfer

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      TOSIN ADARABIOYO has told Fulham he wants to leave at the end of the season as a free agent.The Cottagers have offered the centre-back, 26, a new deal with his current terms due to expire in the summer.
      Tosin Adarabioyo has told Fulham he plans to leave the clubCredit: Rex
      But Tosin, who attracted interest from Tottenham and Monaco during the last transfer window, is expected to snub it as he wishes to move on for nothing when the campaign ends.
      At present, Fulham still expect the Manchester City academy product to stay in January despite there only being months remaining on his deal.
      Tosin will be able to agree a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs from the start of next month.
      Manager Marco Silva described the centre-back as “special” following his side’s penalty shootout win over Everton in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday night.
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      Tosin struck the winning penalty and his Portuguese boss added: “He is a key player for us. He is one of the leaders in our dressing room.”
      Silva is believed to have not given up hope that Tosin will have a change of heart before the season ends.
      Tosin has racked up 113 appearances for Fulham since joining from Manchester City in 2020, experiencing both promotion and relegation to and from the Premier League in that period.
      He has missed 11 Prem games this season after groin surgery.
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      Spurs have made signing a new centre-back their top transfer priority in January.
      Postecoglou’s side take on Everton on Saturday and will again have to deal with a long-list of absentees.
      The club have found a way to deal with missing the likes of James Maddison and Micky Van De Ven to injury but they will be joined on the sidelines against Everton by Destiny Udogie and Yves Bissouma after they picked up suspensions against Forest. More

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      Chelsea ‘could sell Conor Gallagher to seal Ivan Toney transfer’ – and star could be worth MORE than Mudryk under FFP

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      CHELSEA will demand £50million for Conor Gallagher in January, according to reports.Gallagher, 23, has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent months despite captaining the Blues on 10 separate occasions.
      Chelsea are willing to sell Conor Gallagher for around £50millionCredit: Getty
      The Blues are interested in signing Ivan ToneyCredit: PA
      Chelsea are willing to sell him next month in a bid to balance the books and comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
      And according to ESPN, they want £50m for the midfielder.
      Newcastle, Tottenham and West Ham have all been linked with a move for Gallagher.
      The Hammers, Spurs and Everton all failed to sign him with bids of around £40m this summer.
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      But a slightly higher offer next month could persuade Chelsea to green-light a sale.
      The Blues are determined to sign a new striker in January, with Ivan Toney understood to be on Mauricio Pochettino’s transfer wishlist.
      However, they will need to raise funds by selling players first – and offloading Gallagher would come with the most efficient financial benefits because he is a home-grown player.
      Brentford want up to £80m for Toney, with Arsenal also interested.
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      Gallagher has been one of Chelsea’s most consistent players this season
      Gallagher has been with the Blues since the age of eight.
      After graduating from Chelsea’s academy he was sent out on loan four times before finally breaking into the first team last year.
      The midfielder has since made 65 appearances for the West London side.
      He was handed the captain’s armband for the first time in September following injuries to Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
      And Pochettino is now eager for him to stay at the club.
      Discussing Gallagher’s future, the Chelsea boss said: “It is a decision between the player and the club, to be or not to be.
      “He is in the starting XI nearly every game and one of the captains. For me, he is the type of player that the club need to have.
      “He is important because of his Chelsea values. He came from the academy, he loves the club and he is very committed.
      “You can see that on the pitch – he runs, he plays, he fights. He does everything to win. He is a really important player that the coaching staff want to have on the team.” More