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      Ex-Man Utd star Daley Blind offered shock transfer return to former club aged 33

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      EX-MANCHESTER UNITED star Daley Blind has been offered a return to his former club, according to reports.Blind, 33, starred for Man Utd between 2014 and 2018, making 141 appearances for the Red Devils.
      Daley Blind is in line for a return to his former clubCredit: Getty
      He played 141 times for Man UtdCredit: Willie Vass
      Blind has reportedly been offered a return to AjaxCredit: Getty
      Famed for his football IQ, Blind has enjoyed a trophy-laden career across Europe.
      The Dutchman now stars for Bayern Munich, having joined the club on a free transfer in January.
      However, Blind could now be in line for a return to Ajax with his contract in Munich expiring in the summer.
      According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Blind has been asked by Ajax technical director Klaas Jan Huntelaar if he is open to returning.
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      Blind reportedly experienced issues under former boss Alfred Schreuder, prompting his departure in the last transfer window.
      The defender has had two previous spells at Ajax, coming through the club’s academy before transferring to Man Utd in 2014.
      After his spell at Old Trafford Blind returned to Ajax.
      Overall he has made 333 appearances for them, winning seven league titles, the Dutch Cup twice and Dutch Super Cup twice.
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      Blind shockingly collapsed during an Ajax friendly against Hertha Berlin in 2020.
      It came after he was diagnosed with a heart muscle inflammation in 2019.
      Following his collapse, Blind was fitted with a pacemaker and returned to football.
      As well as Ajax, De Telegraaf’s report claims he is “seriously considering” a move to Antwerp following a conversation between their director of football Marc Overmars and Blind’s father Danny. More

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      Chelsea flop Alexandre Pato set for return to football aged 33 on short-term £8,000-a-week contract

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      ALEXANDRE PATO is set for a shock return to football on just £8,000 per week, according to reports.The Brazilian striker, 33, had a brief loan spell at Chelsea in 2016 but flopped miserably making just two appearances.
      Alexandre Pato is set to join Sao Paulo as a free agent after recovering from injuryCredit: Getty
      Pato played just twice for Chelsea on loan in 2016Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      He was most recently with Orlando City in the MLS but suffered a horror knee injury last September and was released.
      However, he has been going through rehab at Sao Paulo’s training ground.
      And UOL Esporte now state the club are in negotiations over offering Pato a short-term contract.
      The deal would run until the end of 2023 and be worth just £8,000 per week – a low figure even in the Brazilian Serie A.
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      It is said the free agent is expected to put pen to paper within the next two to three weeks for a thrid stint at the club.
      Pato was on loan at Sao Paulo in 2014 and 2015 then spent the 2019 and 2020 seasons at the Morumbi following his return from China.
      The UOL report adds that 27-cap international Pato is ‘very excited’ about his latest comeback.
      He has already been a good example to the young players previously and is keen from them to learn from the mistakes he made earlier in his career.
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      Pato is also a versatile option for a struggling Sao Paulo side – he can play in midfield, in the No10 role, alongside fellow striker Jonathan Calleri or as the lone centre-forward.
      Sao Paulo want to get the former AC Milan man tied down, too.
      After helping him get back to full fitness, they do not want to see him join a Serie A rival.
      Pato started out at Internacional but made a name for himself in his six years at the San Siro with Milan, scoring 63 goals in 150 games to earn a place in the Rossoneri’s hall of fame.
      However, it did not work out at Stamford Bridge.
      He joined on loan from Corinthians at the end of January 2016 but did not make his debut until April, scoring a penalty against Aston Villa.
      The striker featured against Swansea a week later but sat out of the other 18 Chelsea matches during his time under Guus Hiddink.
      Pato made a name for himself at AC MilanCredit: Reuters
      He has had two previous spells with the Brazilian sideCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham lead Emi Martinez transfer race with ex-Arsenal keeper likely to leave Aston Villa

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      TOTTENHAM are leading the way to sign Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez, reports in Argentina say. Martinez has become one of the star stoppers in the Premier League in recent seasons following his move from Arsenal to Villa.
      Spurs lead the way to sign Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez, reports in Argentina say.Credit: Getty
      And his stock went up last winter when helping Argentina to their first World Cup since 1986.
      Now according to  TYC Sports, Martinez is looking to leave Villa Park and has options on the table.
      Manchester United and Chelsea are among them, but it is Tottenham who are said to be most interested.
      Spurs are in the market for a new keeper with captain Hugo Lloris, 36, suffering a dip in form in recent seasons.
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      Martinez, 30, left Arsenal in 2020 to join Villa and has 109 appearances for the club.
      Chelsea are believed to be also joining Spurs in the market for a new keeper as they prepare to welcome a new manager.
      It is claimed frontrunner Mauricio Pochettino has identified signing a new goalkeeper as one of the key areas to focus on.
      The Blues have recently been linked with Inter Milan’s Andre Onana, rated at £40millon.
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      It leaves Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy’s future in doubt, with BOTH in line to be sold.
      Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel is another linked with Chelsea.
      Meanwhile, De Gea could be set to stay at United amid reports he is willing to take a PAY CUT to remain at Old Trafford.
      Manchester United star David de Gea has agreed a new deal with the clubCredit: Rex More

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      Joao Felix ‘is open to joining Chelsea’s Premier League rivals in shock transfer this summer’

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      JOAO FELIX wants to play in the Premier League next season — and not necessarily for Chelsea.The Portuguese forward, 23, has been on loan with the Blues since January.
      Joao Felix wants to play Premier League football next season… ideally with a Champions League clubCredit: Getty
      He has three goals in 17 matches and has generally impressed with his silky style of play.
      SunSport understands incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino would ideally like to keep Felix.
      And Todd Boehly could offer several players to Atletico Madrid as the Blues look to drive down his £88million price tag.
      However, Cope claims Felix is not as keen as Chelsea to continue the partnership.
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      He does want to continue in the Premier League after adapting quickly.
      But while staying at Stamford Bridge remains an option, Felix’s primary goal is to play in the Champions League.
      And that could open the door for a move to one of the current top four, with Liverpool also an option should they nick a late spot.
      Manchester United have already been linked with a move for Felix.
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      Reports last month claimed Erik ten Hag was keeping close tabs as he plots a secret swoop.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle are interested too as Eddie Howe looks to continue strengthening his squad.
      And it is more than likely that Felix will begin his pre-season training at Atletico, with the player himself accepting the process to join a new Premier League team will be a long one. More

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      Man Utd face summer of chaos with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in race against time to take charge before transfer window opens

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE and his INEOS group face a race against the clock to get control of Manchester United before the summer transfer window opens.And that could scupper a £100million move for Tottenham star Harry Kane — the striker the club so desperately needs.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is racing against the clock to complete his Man Utd takeoverCredit: PA
      That could severely impact Erik ten Hag’s transfer plansCredit: AFP
      With less than three weeks to go before June 1, Britain’s richest man is still awaiting confirmation he has the green light to take charge at Old Trafford.
      Sun Sport revealed yesterday how brothers Joel and Avram Glazer, co-chairmen at the club, have indicated that Ineos’ offer for a stake is their preferred choice rather than a full sale to Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani.
      But until the decision is confirmed and relayed to all parties by the Glazer’s chosen deal-makers, the US-based Raine Group, lawyers cannot proceed with the next stage.
      Full due diligence could take a month or more, meaning Ineos would not be able to start making financial decisions until well into June.And that will impact on United boss Erik ten Haag and his efforts to reshape the squad for next term.
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      Throughout the process which began in November, bidders have made it clear that they wanted any change in ownership to be fully completed before the end of this month.
      That would allow the new owners to begin work on player acquisition and sales from the start of the summer window, rather than having to play catch-up with rivals.
      Ineos will also have to address the critical issues of the future of the antiquated Old Trafford and the club’s Carrington training base, with both requiring substantial long-term investment.
      But United fans are more concerned about the immediate team rebuilding needs.
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      And they were brought into stark relief as the squad’s performances have dipped appreciably in recent weeks and which means they are locked in a battle with Newcastle and Liverpool for one of the two remaining Champions League slots.
      Getting back into Europe’s elite next season is imperative if United are to have any chance of earning a passage to the inaugural expanded Fifa Club World Cup – worth up to £50m – in 2025.
      Tottenham star Harry Kane is a top target for the clubCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd youth star who came on as a sub for Gary Neville in his only appearance released by League One club

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      A FORMER Manchester United defender has been released by League One Derby County after the club missed out on promotion.James Chester joined the Red Devils’ academy aged eight and quickly rose through the ranks into the first-team squad.
      Derby County have released James ChesterCredit: Getty
      The ex-Man Utd ace only spent one season with the League one sideCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      After winning the 2007 FA Youth Cup, he then made his senior debut in the League Cup.
      He replaced Gary Neville off the bench to help United defeat Derby 4-2 in a match that Cristiano Ronaldo scored in.
      Loan spells at Peterborough, Plymouth and Carlisle followed before he was sold to Hull City in 2011, where he helped The Tigers reach and scored in their 2014 FA Cup Final defeat to Arsenal.
      A switch to West Brom followed before he then headed to rivals Aston Villa and Stoke City before he eventually ended up at Derby last summer after being released by Stoke.
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      Now the centre-half, who helped Wales reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016, is looking for another new club.
      The Rams missed out on the League One play-offs by a point this season and have released a number of players as a result along with the 34-year-old Chester.
      Meanwhile, another former United starlet is also on the look-out for a new employer.
      Full-back Regan Poole, who appeared for the Red Devils in the Europa League before leaving to join MK Dons in 2019 has rejected a new deal at Lincoln City.
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      They finished 11th in League One, but despite making 56 appearances this term, Poole is hoping to make a step-up in the EFL.
      Lincoln director of football Jez George said: “He wants to explore options at a higher level and we fully respect that.”
      These two announcements come after Nick Powell was released by Stoke.
      The forward, 29, was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2012 in a deal worth up to £6million.
      And he featured six times in Fergie’s final season in charge of the Red Devils.
      But over the course of the following three years he played just three games for Man Utd as he was farmed out on loan to Wigan, Leicester and Hull.
      He left Old Trafford on a free transfer in 2016 and signed a permanent deal with Wigan – who were in the second tier at the time but suffered relegation down to League One the following year.
      After helping The Latics return to the Championship, he joined Stoke in 2019 and would rack up 119 appearances for the club. More

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      Former England star left unemployed at 40 after being released by Championship club

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      FORMER England international Phil Jagielka has been released by Stoke.Jagielka, 40, is one of eight players the Potters have let go following the conclusion of the Championship.
      Phil Jagielka has been released by Stoke alongside eight other playersCredit: Getty
      Jagielka rose to prominence at Everton in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Jagielka also made England’s squad for Euro 2012 and the 2014 World CupCredit: Getty
      Jagielka is now a free agent at the age of 40 years oldCredit: Getty
      According to the BBC, Morgan Fox, Aden Flint, Demeaco Duhaney, Nick Powell, Sam Clucas and Tashan Oakley-Boothe are also leaving the Bet365 Stadium.
      Mario Vrancic has also joined Rijeka on a permanent basis after spending this season with the Croatian outfit on loan.
      Those departures have signalled at an imminent reboot by Stoke, who finished 16th in the Championship table.
      Technical director Ricky Martin said: “It is well documented that we are looking to execute a significant reset within our squad ahead of the new season.
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      “The result of players leaving the club is that it provides additional scope for us to recruit in the transfer market, as we look to put building blocks in place that help us progress towards a successful future.”
      Jagielka finds himself a free agent at a senior age without any indication he is set to retire.
      The centre-back recently hinted he has more left in the tank after a cryptic post on social media.
      Jagielka posted: “New chapter, pending.”
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      The experienced defender rose to prominence at Everton after his move from Sheffield United in 2007.
      The Toffees’ hero amassed a total of 19 goals and 11 assists in 385 appearances across 12 years with the Merseysiders.
      Jagielka’s convincing performances at Goodison Park led to an England call-up in 2008 and 40 caps down the road.
      He also made the Three Lions’ squad for Euro 2012 and the 2014 World Cup.
      The centre-half left Everton in 2019 and returned to Sheffield United before moving to Derby two years later.
      Jagielka then joined Stoke last year and registered a total of 50 appearances. More

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      Newcastle and Everton join Man Utd in Osimhen transfer race but Chelsea have edge as Napoli want Blues outcast in swap

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly been joined by Everton and Newcastle in the race to sign Napoli star Victor Osimhen.The Nigerian striker, 24, has been one of the best in Europe this season as his goals have led Napoli to their first Serie A title in over 30 years.
      A host of Premier League clubs are reportedly chasing Victor Osimhen’s signature this summerCredit: Getty
      Osimhen’s stats this season
      According to Il Mattino, Napoli are trying to convince the frontman to stay but there is “very serious” interest in him.
      The report claims that Man United have an advantage over “everyone” due to the raised price of £139million.
      Newcastle’s bid would likely rely on the club qualifying for the Champions League while Everton would have to certainly secure Premier League safety to stand a chance of signing him with their ambitious bid.
      The potential price would be a record for a player in the Italian leagues.
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      It would break the record set by Paul Pogba’s £89m move from Juventus to the Red Devils.
      It would also be more than what Juventus paid Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo, £88m.
      It is also suggested that the Red Devils tried to sign Osimhen last summer but failed as they tried to include Ronaldo in the deal.
      One issue for Napoli in their attempts to keep their talisman is the wages that could be offered for him elsewhere.
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      The club could not match the reported £8.5m-per-year salary that he could be offered.
      However, the outlet does suggest that Chelsea could seriously rival Man United in the race for his signature.
      The Blues could offer Romelu Lukaku or Christian Pulisic in part of a deal that would soften the blow of losing Osimhen.
      The two attackers are believed to be on the chopping block at Stamford Bridge and the club could be keen on using them to bring down the price of Osimhen.
      PSG has also been touted as a potential destination for the attacker as they look to replace both Lionel Messi and Neymar this summer.
      Messi is set to leave the Ligue 1 side once his contract expires at the end of the season while there is a keenness to sell Neymar. More