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      Man Utd star Jadon Sancho handed huge blow as ‘European giants back out of January move due to transfer concern’

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      JUVENTUS are set to reject the chance to sign Jadon Sancho, according to reports.The exiled winger is on the lookout for a new club after his public spat with Erik ten Hag.
      Jadon Sancho could leave Manchester United reacts this winterCredit: Alamy
      Sancho claimed in a now deleted social media post that he has been made a “scapegoat” by his manager after he was left out the squad for a trip to Arsenal in September.
      The 23-year-old has since refused to apologise and has therefore been banished from training and can’t even use the same facilities as his team-mates.
      There has been reports that Juventus could offer Sancho an escape route with United keen to sell.
      However, new claims from Tuttosport say that the Italian side have decided to back out of a January move.
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      This is supposedly because Sancho will cost too much.
      Juventus would rather prioritise a deal for Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi.
      But their Serie A rivals do not want to let their main man go during the season.
      Attention could then turn to Shakhtar Donetsk’s Georgiy Sudakov instead.
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      Recent reports state that Sancho is training well on his own and hopes to be loaned out this winter.
      A Saudi Arabian club or a return to the Bundesliga, where he impressed at Borussia Dortmund, could be his most likely destination. More

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      Erik ten Hag urges Man Utd board not to sack him and promises to take Red Devils back to winning Premier League again

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      ERIK TEN HAG has told Manchester United to stick with him and he will take them back to the top.The manager’s position has come under threat after losing 10 of their 21 fixtures in all competitions this season with Chelsea the visitors to Old Trafford next.
      Erik ten Hag insists he is still the right man for the Manchester United jobCredit: PA
      They are seventh in the Premier League, bottom of their Champions League Group and already out the Carabao Cup.
      But Ten Hag said: “There will always be tough times in every journey.
      “We are in the right direction. I know we will get there, where we want to be.
      “Because – see my record. Everywhere where I was, every season, I got my targets.
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      “If we stick together, stick to the plan and the strategy, we will get where we want to be.”
      Ten Hag was a winner at Ajax and had a successful first season in charge of United finishing third and reaching two domestic Cup Finals, lifting their first trophy in six years with the Carabao Cup.
      But there has been a downturn this season that has brought questions over whether he has the backing of the dressing room.
      Ten Hag insists he has.
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      “Oh yes, I am sure,” Ten Hag said.
      “You can see for instance the comeback against Brentford, the Burnley game, the Fulham game, every time the team is there and have shown great character, great determination, resilience so we are together.
      “You can see you can’t play such great football as we did recently without unity.
      “We had a week of two good performances and one bad performance so from there we carry on, the team is in a good direction.
      “We played very good football, scored very good goals against Galatasaray and Everton.
      Man Utd are undergoing a turbulent campaign under Ten HagCredit: PA
      “Against Newcastle we didn’t play great, we knew that, we were not happy with that performance, but we stayed in the game and had two good opportunities to get a point.”
      “But we are not robots, if you play three games in six days, tough games and by the end the fatigue can be an issue.”
      The body language of some players at St James’ was also an issue pointing to a sense of disunity with some players.
      There are also those not in the team who are unhappy.
      But Ten Hag said it was normal.
      He said: “Of course there are always in every team players who are not playing, who are not as happy.
      “That is normal, you have to wait for the chance and that can come but there are no issues.”
      Ten Hag says that he has an open dialogue with all his players and some have challenged him over how the team plays and selections.
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      He said: “Maybe one or two. If the players have a different opinion of course I will listen.
      “I listen always to my players and I give them always opportunities to speak.” More

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      David de Gea ‘open’ to stunning Newcastle transfer after turning down ‘plenty of offers’ following Man Utd release

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      DAVID DE GEA is “open” to joining Newcastle following Nick Pope’s injury, according to reports.Toon stopper Pope could be sidelined for four to five months after suffering a shoulder injury against Manchester United on Saturday.
      David de Gea has been without a club since leaving Man Utd at the end of last seasonCredit: PA
      Nick Pope suffered a serious shoulder injury against the Red DevilsCredit: Alamy
      The 31-year-old was replaced by Martin Dubravka in the 86th minute of Newcastle’s 1-0 win.
      Dubravka, 34, spent the first half of last season backing up De Gea while on loan at Old Trafford.
      He could now play the role of deputy to the Spaniard once again, with Newcastle interested in signing De Gea on a free transfer as cover for Pope.
      The 33-year-old has been without a club since being released by Man Utd at the end of last season.
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      According to the Mail, De Gea is willing to discuss a move to St James’ Park.
      Man Utd’s former No1 earned £375,000 a week at the Theatre of Dreams.
      In order to join the Toon he will have to take a wage cut.
      He is believed to have turned down a number of offers since leaving United.
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      SunSport revealed last month that he snubbed a lucrative opportunity to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
      He’s also said to be on Barcelona’s list of potential options as they deal with their own injury crisis.
      Having spent 12 years at United, De Gea has recently been catching up with old friends in Manchester.
      He has attended multiple Man Utd Women games.
      While he has also met up with former team-mates Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane, Tom Heaton and Victor Lindelof.
      De Gea has recently watched Man Utd Women in actionCredit: Getty More

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      How Newcastle could look after January with FIVE signings including David de Gea following Nick Pope injury blow

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      NEWCASTLE could sign FIVE players this January with a new goalkeeper the highest priority.Current No1 Nick Pope has suffered a suspected dislocated shoulder and there are fears he could miss the rest of the season.
      Eddie Howe could sign five players in JanuaryCredit: Alamy
      David De Gea could return to the Premier League with NewcastleCredit: Reuters
      When players return from injury, this could be Newcastle line-up after January deals
      Eddie Howe is set to rely on Martin Dubravka between the sticks until the January transfer window opens.
      But with backing from mega-rich Saudi owners, Newcastle could splash the cash again with several players on their radar.
      Extra numbers are needed at St James’ Park amid an injury crisis that sees ten first-team players in the treatment room.
      And the fixtures are coming thick and fast with the Toon still going strong in four competitions.
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      They are eyeing a second successive top four finish in the league, remain in the Carabao Cup and face a derby against bitter rivals Sunderland in the third round of the FA Cup.
      Meanwhile, they hope to be in the Champions League, or at least Europa League at the turn of the year.
      Both David De Gea and Aaron Ramsdale have both been linked with replacing Pope.
      The ex-Manchester United stopper is still a free agent after ending his 12-year stay at Old Trafford.
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      Ruben Neves is nearing a move to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Newcastle could also try to sign Aaron Ramsdale and Kalvin Phillips
      Speculation suggests Newcastle will consider making De Gea an offer if Dubravka fails to impress in December.
      Reports also claim that Ramsdale could be keen on leaving Arsenal after losing the No1 spot to David Raya.
      The Gunners do not want to let him go in January, but England boss Gareth Southgate has already stressed his place in the Euros squad could be in jeopardy if he’s not playing regularly.
      Further up the pitch, Ruben Neves looks set to join the Magpies on loan.
      Premier League clubs failed to ban sides signing players from teams they share owners with.
      And it makes Neves’ move to Newcastle straightforward as he is at fellow PIF-owned club Al-Hilal.
      Another option to allow for rotation in midfield amid Sandro Tonali’s ten-month ban is Manchester City outcast Kalvin Phillips.
      With the Euros on the horizon, he could want to leave the Etihad as he has only played 89 Prem minutes this season.
      But Juventus are supposedly ahead of Newcastle in the race to sign him.
      With Harvey Barnes and Jacob Murphy both injured, the club may also want a new winger to improve squad depth.
      Reports from Spain claim the club could make a £35million bid for Ferran Torres.
      The Barcelona star could be sold amid the Catalan giants’ financial difficulties.
      He could compete with Miguel Almiron and the on-fire Anthony Gordon, who has scored six goals and notched three assists this season.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle have long-term interest in PSG striker Hugo Ekitike.
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      A loan deal has been proposed in January although the French club would rather sell the 21-year-old permanently with him surplus to requirements in Paris.
      Newcastle’s interest in Ekitike dates back to 2022 and he has been linked with other Prem clubs like West Ham.
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      Arsenal ‘set to move for Juventus wonderkid, 18, in January transfer swoop’ just five months after he joined from Bayern

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      ARSENAL are plotting a January move for Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz, according to reports.Mikel Arteta is eager to add to his squad next month as he looks to lead the Gunners to their first Premier League title in 20 years.
      Arsenal are interested in Kenan YildizCredit: Getty
      And Turkish-Football claim that Yildiz is one of his preferred targets.
      The 18-year-old broke into the Juventus first team at the start of the season after moving from Bayern Munich last summer.
      He has since made five senior appearances for the Serie A giants.
      Yildiz also earned his first senior call-up to the Turkish national team in October.
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      The forward opened his international account in a sensational 3-2 win over Germany.
      His impressive performances this season have seen him attract interest from the likes of Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Liverpool.

      But Arsenal are understood to be willing to bid for him in January.
      Yildiz’s current contract expires in June 2027, so the Gunners will likely have to table a significant offer to convince Juventus to sell.
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      Manager Massimiliano Allegri gushed over the teenager’s talent during a post-match press conference in October.
      He said: “In my opinion, he becomes a wonderful player, stopping the ball as he stops.”
      Arsenal have also been linked with Ivan Toney, Pedro Neto and Douglas Luiz ahead of the January transfer window. More

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      Jadon Sancho ‘has January transfer escape route but wants to wait until Man Utd takeover before making decision’

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      JADON SANCHO is “leaning towards” leaving Manchester United in January, but will reportedly wait until the club’s ownership situation is sorted.Florian Plettenberg reports that a loan with an option to buy is still the most realistic possibility of Sancho leaving the club.
      Sancho is prepared to wait until Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in United goes through to decide whether to leaveCredit: Alamy
      Ratcliffe’s investment is likely to go through soonCredit: AFP
      Italian giants Juventus hold a concrete interest in the winger as they look to challenge Inter to win the Serie A.
      In terms of a transfer fee, there is reportedly no fixed price tag – and Sancho not playing for the club since September is only diminishing his value.
      Sancho is playing a waiting game, however, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s minority investment in United set to be completed soon.
      Ratcliffe is understood to be a big fan of ten Hag, but the manager is coming under significant pressure following a string of poor results.
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      Sancho and ten Hag remain in a standoff dating back to September when the winger was left out of the squad for the 3-1 defeat against Arsenal.
      Sancho took to social media to claim that he had been made a “scapegoat” after ten Hag revealed he’d left him out of the squad for training poorly.
      Although he has since deleted the posts, ten Hag is refusing to include the winger in his squad until Sancho apologises for his comments.
      The winger has been axed from United’s WhatsApp group after already being barred from training with the senior side or using any of their facilities, including the canteen.
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      Both his team-mates and club staff urged Sancho — who joined from Borussia Dortmund for £73m in July 2021 — to back down and apologise to ten Hag but it’s clear now that an apology will not be forthcoming.
      Juventus, who are prepared to offer Sancho a lifeline to revive his career, are also understood to be interested in Donny van de Beek who signed for United for £34m in 2020. More

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      Newcastle ‘consider shock David de Gea transfer to replace injured Nick Pope as Aaron Ramsdale pushes for Toon switch’

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      NEWCASTLE are considering a move for former Manchester United star David de Gea, according to reports.Toon are in the market for a goalkeeper following the injury to Nick Pope.
      David de Gea has been without a club since his release from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Nick Pope could miss the rest of the season after suffering a shoulder injuryCredit: Getty
      Pope was seen wearing a sling todayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      He may require an operation on his shoulderCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The England goalkeeper was forced off with a shoulder injury against United and could miss the rest of the season.
      Newcastle are understood to be assessing transfer options ahead of the window re-opening in January, with Martin Dubravka set to deputise until a replacement is found.
      Former United goalkeeper De Gea is one player on the club’s shortlist, reports the Daily Mail.
      The Spaniard, 33, has been searching for a club since leaving the Red Devils in the summer but would likely demand big wages.
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      He earned £375,000 a week at Old Trafford but is said to be keen on a switch to Newcastle so could accept a wage reduction.
      Arsenal outcast Aaron Ramsdale is also thought to be open to a transfer to the north-east, states talkSPORT.
      However, the club’s preference is believed to be De Gea, as Ramsdale could cost a fee of around £50m.
      De Gea has been linked to Real Betis and Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq since leaving the Premier League.
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      He is even believed to have snubbed a £500,000-a-week deal at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
      De Gea has been spending much of his free time with his pop star wife Edurne and the couple posed for a loved up selfie in Manchester as they each enjoyed a glass of wine over the weekend.

      After United’s 1-0 defeat at St James’ Park he took to Twitter to share a cryptic post, tweeting a cold face emoji (🥶) shortly after full-time.
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      Ex-Chelsea star Marcos Alonso set to quit Barcelona after frustrating year and could return to Premier League

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      MARCOS ALONSO is set to leave Barcelona after a frustrating year with the club, a report claims.The defender left Chelsea in September 2022 but could potentially return to the Premier League next year after struggling to make an impression under Barca boss Xavi Hernandez.
      Marcos Alonso is set to leave Barcelona after joining in 2022Credit: Getty
      Alonso, 32, has a contract with Barcelona that runs out in June and the Catalan giants are not expected to offer him a renewal.
      The Spaniard is thinking about other options and according to the Spanish outlet Sport, he has received numerous offers from other clubs.
      Clubs in Saudi Arabia are reportedly interested in the defender and may offer him a move as early as January.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United plotted a swoop for Alonso before the summer transfer deadline.
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      The Red Devils were scouring the market for cover after Luke Shaw was ruled out for several months with a muscle injury.
      But the former Chelsea player may no longer be on Erik ten Hag’s radar, as Shaw has resumed training and United landed Sergio Reguilon on loan from Spurs instead.
      However, other offers in England could turn Alonso’s head away from Arabia and see him head back to the Premier League, the report claims.
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      The report confirms Barcelona will make it easy for him to return to England but the Spanish international is not considering leaving until the end of the season.
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      He helped Xavi’s side regain the La Liga title last term but his place was not guaranteed for the new season due to Financial Fair Play restrictions.
      Despite having his spot retained Alonso has still struggled for game time this campaign, having only made four league appearances.
      Alonso has fallen down Xavi’s pecking order, with first-choice left-back Alejandro Balde and now loanee Joao Cancelo ahead of him.
      With a return to the Premier League potentially on the cards the former Chelsea man will hope to have further success in English top-flight football.
      He won the league, Champions League and FA Cup with the Blues during his six-year spell at the club. More