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      Liverpool transfer blow as ‘Saudi side Al-Hilal close in on £26m swoop for top midfield target’

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      LIVERPOOL have suffered a transfer blow with Al-Hilal closing in on one of Jurgen Klopp’s top midfield targets, reports suggest.The Reds are currently undergoing a major revamp in the middle with James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having all departed already after their contracts expired last month.
      Liverpool are set to miss out on Paris Saint-Germain star Marco VerrattiCredit: Getty
      Al-Hilal are closing in on Verratti in a major blow for Liverpool boss Jurgen KloppCredit: Rex
      Fabinho also looks set for a £40million move to Al-Ittihad, while captain Jordan Henderson is poised to rejoin former team-mate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq.
      And it seems like Saudi Arabia is ready to cause the Merseysiders even more grief to their summer plans.
      That is because Al-Hilal are close to signing Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti.
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, negotiations between the Saudis and PSG are at an “advanced stage”.
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      The French champions have previously demanded at least €30million (£26m) for Verratti.
      Al-Hilal are offering the midfielder a three-year contract and the necessary paperwork will be prepared soon.
      The Italy international has been part of a nine-man shortlist Klopp drew up for reinforcement in the middle of the park.
      Reports from France even suggested Liverpool were one of two Premier League clubs that made contact with the Parisians over the 30-year-old.
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      The German tactician is also keeping tabs on Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat, Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch, Manchester City’s Kalvin Phillips and Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.
      The same goes for Crystal Palace’s Cheick Doucoure, Real Madrid’s Aurelien Tchouameni, Fulham’s Joao Palhinha and Nice’s Khephren Thuram.
      Liverpool, though, have already recruited in the middle with the signings of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. More

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      Wolves boss Lopetegui blasts his own club’s transfer dealings after selling host of stars and only signing ex-player

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      WOLVES manager Julen Lopetegui has blasted the club’s summer lack of transfer activity “a big disapointment.”The Spaniard took over last season and managed to turn their fate around and saved the club from relegation. 
      Julen Lopetegui takes pre season training in PortugalCredit: Getty
      Yet this summer Wolves have only made one signing after ex-player Matt Doherty returned on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid.
      And Lopetegui is is furious at the lack of backing by the club’s board.
      “It is not just for me, but for the sporting director, a big disappointment.”
      Wolves finished 13th last season and Lopetegui asked for the clubs reassurance that they would be able to buy more players this summer.
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      The ex-Real Madrid manager said: ”It was bad news for me.
      ” I tried in the summer. This summer was plan A. 
      “We went to a plan B, trying to think about cost-effective players, but it’s true at the moment we can’t develop this plan, too.”
      Wolves have made transfer moves for West Ham’s Aaron Cresswell and Bristol City’s Alex Scott.
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      But to raise funds for these transfers the club had to sell star players Ruben Neves, Conor Coady, Nathan Collins and Raul Jimenez for a total of £84m. 
      In a period of hyper wealthy clubs dominating the Premier League Wolves are struggling for next season not having any investment.
      Lopetegui added: “I came here with a project and idea that, if we were able to save the team, we would be able to improve.” More

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      Five-time Champions League winner, 31, completes shock free transfer to ex-club’s rivals after seven months unemployed

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      FORMER Real Madrid star Isco has ended his stint as a free agent in controversial fashion after signing for Real Betis.The Spaniard, 31, left the Bernabeu last summer following nine years with Los Blancos.
      Isco won five Champions Leagues with Real MadridCredit: Getty
      He signed for LaLiga side Sevilla but saw his contract ripped up four months later, featuring just 19 times.
      Isco also claimed he had a physical altercation with then-sporting director Monchi – who now works for Aston Villa.
      The forward saw a transfer to Union Berlin collapse during the January window.
      And he has been a free agent ever since.
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      But now he has agreed a one-year deal to join Spanish top-flight outfit Real Betis.
      Manager Manuel Pellegrini, who previously coached Manchester City, is keen to bring him in.
      The controversial aspect of the deal comes from the fact that Betis are Sevilla’s bitter rivals.
      However, given how things ended with Sevilla, it is unsurprising Isco does not feel any loyalty towards the club.
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      During his time at Real Madrid, he registered 53 goals and 57 assists in 353 games.
      He won three LaLiga titles and five Champions Leagues – including three in a row between 2016 and 2018.
      Isco has also racked up 38 caps for the Spanish national team, netting 12 times. More

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      Jordan Henderson already training with Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq with Liverpool star on brink of £700k-a-week transfer

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      JORDAN HENDERSON is already training with Al-Ettifaq ahead of his £700,000-a-week transfer.The Liverpool captain is set to leave Anfield to reunite with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia.
      Jordan Henderson has completed his move to Al-EttifaqCredit: PA

      Henderson has reportedly agreed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League side, through to the summer of 2026.
      The contract will reportedly see him earn four-times his Liverpool salary.
      His move comes after 12 years with the Reds, having signed from Sunderland in 2011.
      During his time on Merseyside, Henderson made 492 appearances for Liverpool and won eight trophies.
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      The 33-year-old has met up with his new team-mates at their training camp in Croatia.
      Footage from training shows Henderson has already taken part in a session with Al-Ettifaq.
      He could make his debut in a friendly against North Macedonia’s Rabotnicki on Thursday.
      Meanwhile, his competitive bow should be on August 14 against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in their opening league match of the season.
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      Henderson will link up with Steven Gerrard in the Middle East, with the Liverpool legend the manager of Al-Ettifaq.
      Gerrard returned to management earlier this summer after being named the club’s new boss.
      He immediately made Henderson his top transfer target ahead of the start of next season.
      The departure of Henderson is the latest development in Liverpool’s midfield overhaul.
      Steven Gerrard is the manager of Al-EttifaqCredit: Reuters
      His exit sees him follow Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out of the club.
      As for incomings, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have both joined Jurgen Klopp’s side. More

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      Wrexham already lining up Paul Mullin replacement after star striker suffered punctured lung in ugly clash vs Man Utd

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      WREXHAM are already lining up a replacement for Paul Mullin after he suffered a punctured lung against Manchester United.The striker was hospitalised following a collision with United goalkeeper Nathan Bishop during the ugly clash.
      Wrexham have identified a replacement for Paul MullinCredit: Getty
      Paul Mullin suffered a punctured lung against Manchester UnitedCredit: paulmullin12/INstagram
      It is unknown how long Mullin will be sidelined for, with Wrexham reportedly looking at potential replacements.
      According to Alan Nixon, Phil Parkinson’s side have identified James Norwood as a possible taget.
      He reports that the Red Dragons are already plotting a move for the Barnsley forward.
      Norwood has a year left on his deal at Oakwell after an extension was triggered this summer.
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      He has scored 11 goals in 49 appearances for the Tykes since signing from Ipswich in 2022.
      The striker would also arrive at Wrexham with League Two experience, having netted 29 times in 45 matches for Tranmere at that level.
      Wrexham are set to begin their League Two campaign on August 5 at home to MK Dons.
      However, they are now facing the prospect of being without their 38-goal hero.
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      Mullin was forced off immediately after colliding with Bishop during the clash against a youthful United side.
      Wrexham staff and players were left furious after the incident, despite the keeper apologising for his involvement.
      Although Mullin later gave an update from hospital, it is not currently known how long he will be out for.
      James Norwood is a reported target for WrexhamCredit: Rex
      The match in San Diego ended in a 3-1 win for Wrexham, with Daniel Gore sent off for United.
      Goals from Elliot Lee, Aaron Hayden and Sam Dalby secured victory, whilst Marc Jurado scored a consolation for the Red Devils. More

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      Ex-Man Utd and Arsenal ace Alexis Sanchez ‘ready to agree stunning Premier League return in shock transfer’

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      ALEXIS SANCHEZ could be ready to make a shock return to the Premier League, according to sensational reports.The Chilean, 34, racked up 63 goals in 154 top-flight appearances for Arsenal and Manchester United.
      Alexis Sanchez could make a shock free transfer back to the Premier LeagueCredit: AP
      But after his miserable spell at Old Trafford, he was loaned to Inter in 2019-20 before joining the Serie A giants permanently.
      Two years later, he signed for Marseille and scored 14 goals in 35 Ligue 1 games last season.
      However, after only penning a one-year deal, he is now a free agent.
      And reports in Chile claim Sanchez is ready to accept a stunning offer from Nottingham Forest.
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      The City Ground side narrowly avoided relegation last season in their first term back in the top flight since 1999.
      El Futbolero say Sanchez is willing to forego Champions League football and mega wages to make the unexpected comeback to England.
      Sanchez starred at Arsenal after arriving from Barcelona but struggled to live up to his mammoth £505,000-a-week wages at United.
      Incredibly, the Red Devils paid the 155-cap international a staggering £20million per Premier League goal and £28,800 per touch.
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      After his stint at Inter, Sanchez enjoyed a fruitful campaign with Marseille.
      But the report adds that relations with the French outfit were severed and he was not handed a contract extension.
      Marseille have already brought in another big-money former Premier League man in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer and therefore decided against keeping Sanchez.
      The forward was reportedly a transfer target for Turkish rivals Galatasaray and Besiktas, with suggestions of a £45,000-a-week contract on the table.
      However, he could be set to link up with the likes of Chris Wood, Brennan Johnson and new signing from Manchester United Anthony Elanga in the East Midlands.
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      Man Utd ‘send £51m first Rasmus Hojlund offer as Atalanta demand higher fee with PSG in transfer hunt’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have launched a £51million opening offer for Rasmus Hojlund.However, Atalanta are holding out for a higher fee with PSG also in the hunt for the striker.
      Manchester United have launched an opening bid for Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty
      According to Fabrizio Romano, United have sent their first verbal proposal to Atalanta.
      The bid is said to be worth an initial £43million plus a further £8million in add-ons.
      However, the Italian side are reportedly holding out for at least £60million if they are to sell Hojlund this summer.
      PSG remain keen on a move and are in talks with the player’s representatives.
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      United have already agreed personal terms with Hojlund over a move to Manchester.
      Hojlund still has four years remaining on his contract in Italy, having only joined Atalanta from Sturm Graz last summer.
      The Danish striker scored 10 goals in 34 appearances for the club last term.
      He has also bagged six times in six caps for Denmark since making his debut last September.
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      United’s hopes of landing the 20-year-old have been boosted this week, though, after Atalanta agreed a deal to sign a replacement.
      El Bilal Toure is set to complete a move to the club after snubbing Everton in favour of the Serie A side. More

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      Fans say Moises Caicedo is ‘now worth £500MILLION’ after Man Utd name their price for Scott McTominay

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      FANS joked Moises Caicedo’s transfer value has soared to £500million – after Manchester United named their asking price for Scott McTominay.Brighton face a battle this summer to keep hold of their talismanic midfielder Caicedo.
      Brigton are desperate to hold out for £100m for Moises CaicedoCredit: Rex
      Scott McTominay could head to West Ham as Declan Rice’s replacementCredit: Getty
      The Ecuadorian star, 21, has been heavily linked with Chelsea – who have seen two bids rejected – while United are also interested.
      Brighton owner Tony Bloom is holding out for £100m for Caicedo.
      But reports that the Red Devils will not sell McTominay – another Premier League midfielder tipped for a transfer – for less than £40m has prompted Seagulls supporters to urge their club to revalue Caicedo.
      And one fan quipped the £40m price tag on McTominay’s head amid West Ham interest means Caicedo’s worth has skyrocketed.
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      They wrote on Twitter: ” Caicedo is now worth £500m @ChelseaFC.”
      Another said: “Chelsea fans this is why we’re asking for £100m for Caicedo xx”
      Others were baffled by the money United want for their academy graduate.
      One said: “£40m for Scott McTominay… worth £10m max.”
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      Another added: “£40m for an extremely limited midfielder is insane.”
      Chelsea’s second bid to Brighton for Caicedo was worth £70m.
      But the Blues were reportedly told it was “nowhere near enough” because the South Coast club reckon their No25 is similar in value to Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal for £105m.
      In addition, Brighton rejected a £70m bid from the Gunners for Caicedo as recently as January.
      The midfielder has since signed a new four-year deal through to the summer of 2027.
      He also starred as the Seagulls went on to secure qualification for this season’s Europa League.
      Liverpool were also linked with Caicedo as a possible replacement should Fabinho leave but Stamford Bridge remains the youngster’s preferred destination and he has even admitted “he can’t say no” to joining Chelsea.
      The midfielder also let out a small smirk when asked if he was about to sign for the Blues during Brighton’s pre-season tour in America.
      However, boss Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Caicedo is going nowhere unless another club offers the right price – and could not resist a brutal dig at Chelsea.
      The Italian said: “It’s a clear situation at the moment. He stays with us until my owner changes his mind.
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      “I don’t know what can happen in the future, but if Moises leaves we have to find the right player because it’s difficult to replace a player as good as Moises.
      “We have to substitute him with a great player because this year we play in the Europa League, unlike Chelsea.” More