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      Man Utd in advanced talks to hijack Arsenal’s £26million transfer for the ‘new Nemanja Vidic’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED look set to hijack Arsenal’s deal for Radu Dragusin, according to reports.The Red Devils are keen to sign a centre-back in January after leaking goals in the Champions League.
      Radu Dragusin is on Man Utd and Arsenal’s radarCredit: Rex
      Man Utd have conceded 14 times in five European matches this season and their hopes of progression are now hanging by a thread after drawing 3-3 with Galatasaray.
      And to fix their defensive woes, the Red Devils are keen on Dragusin.
      The 21-year-old Romanian international has been compared to ex-United captain Nemanja Vidic.
      Dragusin came through the ranks at Juventus and now plays for Serie A side Genoa.
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      They had the defender on loan last season and made the move permanent in the summer for around £5million.
      He penned a contract at Genoa that runs until 2027 but it contains a release clause worth £26million.
      Reports from Romanian outfit ProSport claim United are in advanced talks with the player ahead of potentially triggering the clause.
      Dragusin’s agent Florin Manea previously revealed he has been in discussions with a host of Premier League clubs over a transfer.
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      He said: “I have been in London for some time and have almost weekly meetings with important teams.
      “We are getting closer. I spoke with Newcastle, with Arsenal, with Tottenham.
      “I also have messages with them, conversations. There are teams that ask about Dragusin.” More

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      Arsenal in advanced talks with Ben White over new deal and Arteta has already identified next star he wants to tie down

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      ARSENAL are in advanced talks with Ben White and are hopeful of agreeing a new deal before Christmas.The Gunners have also opened negotiations with Takehiro Tomiyasu to extend his stay as part of manager Mikel Arteta’s long-term planning.
      White, 26, has 2½ years still left to run on his contract while 25-year-old fellow defender Tomiyasu’s deal expires in 2025.
      Arsenal are in advanced talks with Ben WhiteCredit: Alamy
      But Arteta and sporting director Edu aim to tie key stars down to fresh terms and keep the nucleus of the squad together until 2027 and beyond.
      Martin Odegaard and WIlliam Saliba, along with Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes and Aaron Ramsdale have all agreed new terms over the past year or so.
      Recent signings Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko are also locked into long contracts.
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      White cost £50million when he was signed from Brighton, while Japanese star Tomiyasu was a bargain £19.5m buy from Bologna when they both arrived in the summer of 2021.
      Midfielder Thomas Partey’s deal runs to 2025 but the club could sell him next month.
      Arsenal have spent some £600m on signings since Arteta took over four years ago.
      But the feeling within the club is they now have a strong squad for the next five years and will not need to keep splashing out at such a rapid rate in the future.
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      Arsenal sit top of the table and are through to the Champions League knockout stages after beating Lens 6-0.
      Arteta said: “It was a genuine dream.
      “We had a chance to qualify today and we’ve done it in a really convincing way against a really good side.
      |The team from the beginning showed a lot of aggression and determination to go for the game.
      “It’s great we’re able to win in this way and we showed at home not to concede any goals and score a lot which is a positive factor.
      “The players need to believe we can do that against big opponents.”
      Mikel Arteta praised his in-form GunnersCredit: Getty More

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      Former Man Utd star linked with January Premier League return as current club ‘consider terminating contract’

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      FORMER Manchester United striker Josh King is expected to leave Fenerbahce in January, according to reports.King, 31, joined the Turkish side in July 2022 and has since scored 11 goals in 38 appearances.
      Sheffield United are interested in signing Josh KingCredit: Getty
      However, his game time this season has been limited due to injury.
      Ismail Kartal is now prepared to offer the striker a mutual contract termination.
      Should he leave Fenerbahce in January, King will become a free agent.
      And according to Turkish outlet Milliyet, Sheffield United are monitoring him.
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      The Blades allegedly expressed an interest in signing the Norway international earlier this year, but they could not reach an agreement with Fenerbahce.
      Paul Heckingbottom is now expected to reignite his interest ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
      Sheffield United currently sit 18th in the Premier League table, four points adrift of Luton.
      King already has plenty of experience playing in England.
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      He signed for Man Utd at the age of 16 and spent five years at the club, making just two appearances.
      The striker then joined Blackburn on a permanent transfer, but his most prolific period came with Bournemouth.
      He scored 53 goals and provided 19 assists in 184 appearances during his six-year spell with the Cherries.
      King then went on to play for Everton and Watford before joining Fenerbahce last summer. More

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      Chelsea ‘set to cancel two transfer agreements in January’ including forgotten star that could cost them millions

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      CHELSEA are reportedly prepared to prematurely recall two on-loan players in January.The Blues sent eight players out on loan ahead of the 2023-24 campaign in a bid to cut down Maurico Pochettino’s bloated squad.
      Diego Moreira joined Chelsea in July but was loaned to LyonCredit: Getty
      Andrey Santos has made just two appearances for Nottingham ForestCredit: Alamy
      Teenagers Diego Moreira and Andrey Santos are among the stars that have temporarily left Stamford Bridge.
      However, both players are expected to return in January – six months earlier than initially planned.
      According to the Standard, Moreira is set to be recalled from Lyon when the upcoming transfer window opens.
      The Portugal Under-21’s international has made just three appearances since joining the Ligue 1 side, playing 75 minutes in total.
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      Chelsea will likely have to pay around £2.5million to bring him back to Stamford Bridge.
      Meanwhile, Santos is also set to return in January.
      The 19-year-old Brazilian has been limited to just two appearances for Nottingham Forest since the start of the season.
      Pochettino is said to be unhappy with his current situation at the City Ground.
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      Chelsea can break the loan arrangement if Santos does not make a certain amount of appearances before January.
      However, his loan options will be limited if he returns due to new FIFA regulations.
      The Blues are expected to send both players out on loan again if they are recalled in a bid to get more first team experience.
      Moreira joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Benfica in July, while Santos signed from Vasco da Gama in January but immediately returned to Brazil on loan until the end of the 2022-23 season. More

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      Erik ten Hag wowed by Man Utd legend’s son and wants to fast-track progress into first team

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been left “wowed” by Darren Fletcher’s son Jack, Sun Sport can reveal. The 16-year-old midfielder was promoted by United’s Dutch manager to train with the first team ahead of their clash with Galatasaray. 
      Erik ten Hag has called up Darren Fletcher’s son Jack to first-team trainingCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag wants to ‘fast track’ Jack Fletcher into the first teamCredit: Getty
      Jack is the son of Man Utd technical director Darren FletcherCredit: AFP
      And sources close to the club say Ten Hag is keen to “fast-track” Fletcher’s progress.
      Our source said: “Erik Ten Hag has been watching Jack closely for several months now and has been really impressed. He thinks he has huge potential which is why he decided to promote him to train with the first team last week. 
      “Ten Hag is now working with his staff to put a plan in place to try and develop and fast-track Jack’s progress. 
      “He is likely to go out on loan next season but Erik believes, in the long term, he has a massive future at United. He’s been wowed by his attitude, and his maturity and – thinks he is the latest in an exciting crop of talent to be coming through at United.”
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      The 16-year-old, who was the only Under-18 representative in the group, joined United from rivals Manchester City earlier this year.
      Jack joined alongside his twin Tyler, and the pair are sons of United technical director Darren.
      While Jack was not selected as part of the travelling party to Istanbul, he’ll be buoyed to have been selected to train with the first team.
      Kobbie Mainoo made a sensational Premier League full debut for United against Everton on Sunday at the age of 18.
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      And Alejandro Garnacho, 19, scored a stunning overhead kick at Goodison Park and also emerged from United’s academy.
      Meanwhile, Sun Online can reveal Ten Hag remains confident United can still have a “brilliant season” despite their European future hanging in the balance. 

      Our source added: “Spirits remain high. United’s form of late has been good and they still think they can get out of the group, and go on to have a brilliant season.
      “New editions will also come in in January which will give the squad and the club a much needed boost.” More

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      New book reveals how Lionel Messi ‘pleaded with Pep Guardiola for Man City transfer before receiving brutal response’

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      LIONEL MESSI supposedly met with Pep Guardiola about joining Manchester City in 2020.The Argentine legend had a meeting with him a year before his Barcelona deal was set to end.
      A reunion between Messi and Guardiola at Man City was turned down by the managerCredit: AFP
      Messi eventually ended up signing for PSG when his contract expired – but discussions took place over a move to the Premier League.
      A new book named “God Save Pep” written by Marti Perarnau, who has previously been given behind-the-scenes access to write about Guardiola, has made the claims.
      It states that Messi texted his friend Sergio Aguero and asked how long the manager plans to stay at Man City.
      It reportedly led to the World Cup winner contacting his old boss and they scheduled a meeting at his house in Barcelona.
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      Messi was told about the tough training sessions at City and he was also warned about the rainy British climate.
      The book claims Guardiola said: “In Manchester we train very hard and I make long tactical talks. Maybe you’ll get bored.”
      But Messi was still keen to join the club as he reportedly pleaded: “I will train hard, I’m not worried. I will put up with everything you do.
      Although it proved not enough to convince the Spaniard over a reunion.
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      Guardiola apparently replied: “Leo, we have grown older. Maybe we can’t stand each other anymore.”
      Messi stayed for just two seasons at PSG before joining Inter Miami in July. More

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      Fans say ‘this can’t be a thing?’ as Golden AGENT award is given to rep at centre of Chelsea and Liverpool transfer war

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      FOOTBALL fans are baffled after after it was announced Ali Barat will receive the Golden Agent Award for brokering Moises Caicedo’s £115million move to Chelsea.Barat, owner of the company EPIC Sports who also represent Blues forward Nicolas Jackson, represented Caicedo as he sought a way out of Brighton in the summer.
      Ali Barat was announced as the winner of the Golden Agent Award
      He has been given the honour for brokering Moises Caicedo’s move to ChelseaCredit: X
      It initially looked as though he was going to join Liverpool after the Seagulls agreed a £111m fee for the midfielder, 22, in the summer.
      But he then opted against joining the Anfield outfit, before Barat helped get a £115m deal over the line with Chelsea.
      Barat will receive the Golden Agent Award in Turin on Monday at a ceremony that will also see Jude Bellingham claim the Golden Boy honour.
      Reacting to being named the winning agent, Barat said: “I am proud and honored to receive the Golden Agent award 2023, representing this fantastic team.
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      “On behalf of Epic Sports, I would like to thank Tuttosport, in particular Massimo Franchi and the whole organization of the Golden Boy Awards, for rewarding our passion, commitment and results.
      “I can’t wait to share our excitement and gratitude with all of you. See you in Turin!”
      But football fans have trashed the idea of an agent receiving such an honour.
      And they took to social media to air their strong views.
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      Caicedo joined Chelsea in the summer in a deal worth £115millionCredit: Getty
      One said: “Is this a real award ? I mean how hard can it be maybe a few phone calls and getting Chelsea to part with £100m?”
      Another added: “Getting an award for sending his player to a complete mess 😂🤦🏻‍♂️.”
      A third replied: “That can’t seriously be a thing, can it?”
      While a fourth responded: “Next awards given for worst VAR decisions 😄😁.”
      Caicedo has made 14 appearances for Chelsea since arriving at Stamford Bridge.
      He is yet to register a goal contribution, but has started seven of the Blues’ last eight Premier League matches. More

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      Newcastle star Fabian Schar hints at career change as he takes on major new role with contract expiring next summer

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      NEWCASTLE star Fabian Schar is set to swap the dressing room for the boardroom… after becoming a director of Swiss club FC Wil.The central defender began his career with the second-tier outfit, based in his hometown.
      Fabian Schar is the director of Wil, where he started his career before moving to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Newcastle ace Schar’s contract runs out in JuneCredit: Getty
      Schar spent 13 years with Wil before landing a move to FC Basel in 2012.
      Newcastle signed him from Deportivo La Coruna in 2018, and he has since made over 150 Toon appearances.
      The 31-year-old will be out of contract next summer.
      Wil officials voted Schar onto the northeastern club’s board on Tuesday.
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      The defender said: “FC Wil are the club of my childhood, youth and lifeblood.
      “Being now able to help shape their strategy is perfect preparation for life after my playing career.
      “I will try to bring my sporting knowledge to the club to help it progress.
      “I’ve seen and experienced a lot in football, and will try to pass on the benefit of my experience.
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      “I’m happy to be a part of FC Wil once more.  It is my home town, and this means a lot.
      “I used to stand behind the goal as a fan, and it’s wonderful to be part of the club again.
      “I love football, and hope to keep active as long as possible.  I am proud of my playing career.
      “Could I end it with Wil?  I don’t know whether that would be possible alongside being a director.
      “But I’ve learned things don’t turn out as you expect in football.  So I’ll take it a day at a time, and see where I end up.”
      Schar has won 78 Switzerland caps, and has also played for German club Hoffenheim. More