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      Unemployed former Arsenal ace linked with major transfer to Manchester United’s Champions League rivals

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      A FORMER Arsenal ace could be on the verge of a spectacular return to football with Bayern Munich.Sokratis Papastathopoulos has been without a club since his contract with Olympiacos ran out in June.
      Bayern Munich are considering ex-Arsenal ace Sokratis PapastathopoulosCredit: Reuters
      According to Bild, however, Bayern are considering Sokratis to re-inforce their defence amid an ongoing injury crisis.
      The German champions’ starting centre-backs Matthijs de Ligt and Dayot Upamecano have both been sidelined.
      De Ligt is dealing with a knee problem while Upamecano suffered a hamstring injury against Freiburg on Sunday.
      And manager Thomas Tuchel could turn to Sokratis with whom he has a very good relationship.
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      Tuchel and the centre-back worked together at Borussia Dortmund, where the player made 198 appearances during his five-year stint at the club before his move to Arsenal in 2018.
      However, Bayern might wait until the end of the international break to fully assess De Ligt and Upamecano’s fitness.
      The Bavarians will then decide whether to go after another central defender in the January transfer window.
      But the ex-Chelsea boss will want both players available on December 12 when Bayern visit Old Trafford for their return fixture against Manchester United in the Champions League.
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      This comes after Tuchel’s side decided against reinstating Jerome Boateng to the squad.
      Boateng has been training with the reserves ever since his departure from Lyon in June.
      Sokratis, though, has had other offers as he was also approached by Real Betis.
      The Spaniards wanted the 35-year-old to move to the Benito Villamarin and replace the injured Marc Bartra.
      According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, however, negotiations between the two parties fell through.
      Sokratis spent three years at Arsenal where he registered six goals and two assists in 69 appearances.
      The ex-Greece international also won the FA Cup in 2020 before his move to Olympiacos a year later.
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      Kalvin Phillips offered shock escape route from Man City hell with European giants to reunite him with England star

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      KALVIN PHILLIPS could be offered a shock escape route from Manchester City by Bayern Munich.The England ace has seen his hopes of earning regular football under Pep Guardiola take a significant knock in recent weeks.
      Bayern Munich are interested in signing Kalvin PhillipsCredit: Getty
      He was barely used by the Etihad boss despite a suspension to midfield lynchpin Rodri — and a move away in January looks likely.
      Bayern are understood to be closely monitoring his situation with a view to making a move either in the January window or in the summer.
      He is one of the names on the list of chief Thomas Tuchel — as he looks to strengthen his midfield.
      The German giants raided City last winter and took Portuguese full-back Joao Cancelo on loan.
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      And a similar arrangement for Phillips, 27, could well appeal to all parties.
      City told the £42million ex-Leeds man in the summer they would be willing to let him out on loan but he chose to fight for his place with the Treble winners.
      Three Lions skipper Harry Kane is already at the Allianz Arena and would welcome the arrival of another Englishman.
      Kane joined Bayern in a £104m transfer from Tottenham in August.
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      He has already scored nine goals and provided five assists in 10 games for the German giants.
      Kane reunited with Phillips earlier this week when the two stars arrived for England’s training camp at St George’s Park on Monday. More

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      Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle in transfer battle for England wonderkid dubbed ‘the next Jadon Sancho’

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      ARSENAL, Chelsea and Newcastle are all in the hunt for Borussia Dortmund’s English star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, according to reports.The winger, 19, broke through into the German side’s first team towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign having left Manchester City in 2020.
      Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is beginning to make a name for himself at Borussia DortmundCredit: EPA
      Since then, he has racked up 29 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
      He recently extended his contract with Dortmund until 2028, so a move seems unlikely in the near-future.
      But according to Bild, several Premier League clubs are interested in the young sensation.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is understood to be a “big fan” of the forward, with the Gunners seeing “huge potential” in him.
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      However, Chelsea and Newcastle are also monitoring his situation.
      Dortmund are said to have TRIPLED Bynoe-Gittens’ salary when agreeing his new deal.

      He was previously believed to be on around £860,000 per year, but that has now increased to roughly £2.6million.
      He has been likened to Manchester United man Jadon Sancho – who also made his name at Dortmund.
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      Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho both excelled at DortmundCredit: Getty
      The English winger, 23, contributed 50 goals and 54 assists in 137 games for the club.
      He then moved to Old Trafford in 2021 – a switch that is yet to work out.
      Real Madrid sensation Jude Bellingham also rose to superstardom at Dortmund, before securing a move to the Bernabeu and establishing himself as one of the best players in world football. More

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      Unemployed ex-Man Utd star scores FOUR minutes into friendly game for new club where he has been training

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      JESSE LINGARD has got himself off to the perfect in-game start to life in Saudi Arabia.The former Manchester United star has been training with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq since last month.
      Jesse Lingard scored four minutes into an Al-Ettifaq friendly gameCredit: Instagram @ettifaq
      Lingard had linked up with David Moyes’ West Ham before jetting off to go on trial in the Middle East.
      While the Hammers withdrew their interest after Lingard’s snub, his chances of getting a contract with Al-Ettifaq appear to have gone up.
      It comes after the 30-year-old scored a goal for Steven Gerrard’s outfit just FOUR minutes into a friendly game against Al-Khaldiya.
      The match, played out on Wednesday, went on to end 2-2.
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      Despite featuring in the match for the Pro League side, Lingard has only signed a training contract.
      This means he is still officially a free agent after leaving Nottingham Forest over the summer.

      Should Lingard impress club chiefs enough, he may be rewarded with a full deal.
      This would see him link up with England team-mate and ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
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      A number of other familiar former Premier League stars are also in the squad, including Georginio Wijnaldum, Demarai Gray and Moussa Dembele.
      Al-Ettifaq are currently 7th in the Pro League, having not won either of their last two league games. More

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      Inter Miami star Lionel Messi makes winter transfer decision amid Barcelona return and Saudi Arabia loan rumours

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      LIONEL MESSI has made his decision over a winter transfer, according to reports.The Inter Miami star has been linked with a loan move to Barcelona or a Saudi Arabian club.
      Lionel Messi will reportedly not go out on loan this winterCredit: Reuters
      The MLS season is drawing to a close and the David Beckham-owned side are set to miss out on the play-offs with just two matches against Charlotte to go this term.
      There was speculation Messi could keep busy until the 2024 season begins in February by going on loan.
      But transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims he is not considering joining another team.
      He is reportedly fully focused on Inter Miami and Argentina.
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      His national side face Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and bitter rivals Brazil in 2026 World Cup qualifiers over the next two months.
      Inter Miami’s pre-season will begin in January, but Messi could play in friendlies with the club set to take place in Asia in November.
      He is afterwards expected to take a holiday for one month.
      Barcelona have supposedly been open to bringing back the 36-year-old legend despite financial troubles.
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      Meanwhile, Messi rejected a £350million-a-year deal from Al-Hilal over the summer.
      They instead signed his old Barca team-mate Neymar. More

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      Romelu Lukaku reveals he felt like he might ‘explode’ during nightmare summer amid Chelsea transfer saga

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      ROMELU LUKAKU feared he would “explode” in the summer during his bitter departure from Chelsea.The striker spent weeks in limbo after his loan at Inter Milan came to an end and he had no future at Stamford Bridge under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Romelu Lukaku has opened up about his departure from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Lukaku is now with Roma and in sparkling form with seven goals in eight games and there are plans for a permanent deal at the end of the season.
      But speaking ahead of Belgium’s clash with Austria, he said: “Most people in this room know me. You know that I don’t like to beat around the bush.
      “I will speak when the time is right, but if I told you how things really went last summer, everyone would be shocked.
      “There were moments when I felt like I could explode and five years ago I probably would’ve done.
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      “Now I am concentrating only on what I can do best, which is playing football. I worked hard all summer.
      “I was a bit uncomfortable after the Champions League final but my mind was troubled because of what happened in the days leading up to it. I will talk about that later.”
      Lukaku cost Chelsea a then club-record £97.5million two years ago but will likely be offloaded for around £40m next summer.
      He was never settled back in London and upset then Blues boss Thomas Tuchel by giving an unauthorised interview about his frustrations with tactics.
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      He is reunited with former Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho in the Italian capital.
      Lukaku said: “As I have said in the past, the coach and I have a special relationship.
      “He knows my family, he knows my children. He is someone I trust, as he has in me. He is also tough, as other coaches have been in the past, but it’s the only way I can grow as a player.’
      Lukaku, 30, revealed he was one of a number of leading stars targeted by the Saudi Pro League in the summer.
      Neymar, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Riyad Mahrez and a list of vastly experienced players are enjoying massive paydays in the Arabian desert.
      Lukaku said: “I was honoured by their interest, but after the conversations we had, I was not completely convinced.
      “The league will become one of the biggest in the world, but I didn’t want to leave Europe yet.
      “I knew full well what was going to happen this summer and there were a few clubs I certainly would not go to.
      “Ultimately, you have to consider what happened in recent years on a football and personal level, which is why I made my choice.
      “I don’t like to talk too much off the field, but sometimes it’s good to tell people what really happened and what didn’t.
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      “I will one day but not now because I want to keep the focus on my football.
      “When I say things, they are taken out of context and I don’t want that right now.” More

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      Andros Townsend returns to Premier League in shock free transfer after tearful Burnley rejection

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      ANDROS TOWNSEND has sealed a return to the Premier League by signing for Luton.The 32-year-old was a free agent after leaving Everton at the end of last season when his deal expired.
      Andros Townsend is back in the Premier League with LutonCredit: Instagram: Luton Town
      He has been a free agent since leaving Everton and being rejected by BurnleyCredit: Reuters
      Townsend had been on trial at Burnley during pre-season but failed to win a contract.
      He described the rejection by the Clarets as “the toughest conversation I’ve had in my career” and admitted he broke down in tears when finding out he would not be staying at Turf Moor.
      Townsend revealed: “If I was bad and knew I wasn’t going to get a contract I could prepare myself.
      “But to be looking at houses, looking at schools, talking about squad numbers and then to be told the contract is no longer on offer, it rocked my world.”
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      The winger has been filling his time while he was without a club by appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports.
      Townsend has penned a short-term contract at Luton until January.
      He has become a fan of the newly-promoted side as he lives up the road and he has been training with them in recent weeks.
      He said after signing: “I feel like it’s a good fit and these last couple of weeks have been good for both parties.
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      “I think it had to be right and I feel over the last two weeks we’ve had a look at each other and done that.
      “I’ve seen where I can help this team and on the flipside the manager has seen where I can help – whether that’s on the pitch, in the dressing room or on the training field – with my enthusiasm and experience.
      “Plus, Luton are my local team – I live 20-25 minutes away so I’ve kept my eye on their progress and watching the Championship play-off final and see them win promotion was great for the club.
      “I never thought I’d pull on the Luton shirt, so it’s a huge honour to play again in the Premier League for this club, and hopefully get help this club get as many points as we can and see where it takes us.”
      Townsend is a former England international with 13 caps to his name.
      He begun his career at Tottenham and had several loan spells at the likes of Watford, Millwall and Leeds.
      He earned a permanent move to Newcastle in 2016, playing just 13 times before spending five years at Crystal Palace.
      Townsend joined Everton two years ago but injury restricted him to just 27 appearances.
      Andros Townsend turned to punditry after being left without a clubCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd draw up four-man January transfer shortlist worth £232million to finally fix leaky defence

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are exploring ways to improve their leaky defence and have drawn up a four-man shortlist ahead of the January transfer window.The Red Devils have conceded 18 goals in 11 games this season, keeping just three clean sheets.
      Erik ten Hag is keen to make defensive reinforcementsCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag’s squad has been decimated by injury, particularly in defence.
      United have not been able to field a natural left-back in the past three games with Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Sergio Reguillon all on the treatment table.
      Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka has also been injured for several weeks; Raphael Varane has missed games, and Lisandro Martinez is not expected to be fit until the new year due to a metatarsal injury.
      Ten Hag has been forced to call on back-up options Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof, but that could change if United manage to land one of their four January targets.
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      Goncalo Inacio
      United first registered an interest in the Sporting Lisbon star in the summer of 2022, with Newcastle also said to be keen.
      Inacio, 22, is under contract until 2026 and he has a big buyout clause worth £50million.
      SunSport understands a United scout has been sent to Lisbon and told to closely monitor the Portuguese international over the next couple of months ahead of launching a bid in the January transfer window.
      Inacio came through the Sporting academy and has made 129 appearances for the Portuguese outfit.
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      Goncalo Inacio is the latest name to be added to the Red Devils shortlistCredit: Getty
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      Antonio Silva
      Silva has been scouted by the Red Devils since last year, when he first broke into Benfica’s first team at just 18 years old.
      He has gone from strength to strength and also attracted attention from PSG, which has inflated his transfer value.
      Silva, 19, is under contract until 2027 and Benfica are unlikely to let him leave for less than £87m.
      Antonio Silva has a hefty asking priceCredit: Reuters
      Jean-Clair Todibo
      United tried to sign the French centre-back, who has helped Nice remain unbeaten in Ligue Un this season, in the summer.
      Todibo, 23, revealed he carefully considered his options but was fearful joining United would prove to be a mistake as it could disrupt his form ahead of the Euros.
      Tottenham also like the look of the defender but were put off by his £34m asking price in the summer.
      Todibo has impressed this season for NiceCredit: Reuters
      Edmond Tapsoba
      The centre-back has impressed for Bundesliga table toppers Bayer Leverkusen.
      His athleticism would be well suited to the Premier League and Tapsoba said he was flattered by the interest from the UK.
      Leverkusen set his asking price at £61m but he is now in the final year of his contract so could be available for a cut-price deal in January.
      Edmond Tapsoba was of interest to United in the summerCredit: Getty More