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      Chelsea failed in last-gasp transfer bid for Marco Verratti with PSG midfielder set to join new club in coming days

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      CHELSEA failed with a late attempt to sign Marco Verratti and the PSG star is now set to join a new club, according to reports.The midfielder has spent 11 years in the French capital but PSG are ready to cash in.
      Marco Verratti is set to join Al-ArabiCredit: Getty
      Verratti, 30, was chased by multiple high profile European clubs this summer but is now closing in on a move to Qatar.
      The Italian has agreed personal terms with Al-Arabi ahead of a £38million switch, per Fabrizio Romano.
      He has travelled to the Middle East to finalise the transfer, which will include passing a medical.
      It is a blow for Chelsea who had tried to sign Verratti on loan, according to L’Equipe.
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      Their offer was rejected by PSG who only wanted a permanent transfer.
      Bayern Munich’s efforts to sign Verratti on loan were thwarted for the same reason.
      While Barcelona were also keen to add the Euro 2020 winner to their ranks but could not afford to stump up a substantial transfer fee.
      Manchester United were also linked with a surprise move late in the transfer window.
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      But Verratti was always expected to move to the Middle East, with Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ahli favourites for his signature.
      Verratti made 416 appearances for PSG and won Ligue Un nine times, and finished as a runner-up in the Champions League in 2020. More

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      Man Utd target says it’s ‘great’ to hear of transfer interest but Red Devils face competition from Barcelona

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      VANDERSON has revealed that he would love to play in the Premier League amid “cool” links with Manchester United.The 22-year-old right back is one of the most sought-after young players in Europe.
      Vanderson admits it’s ‘cool’ to be linked with ‘big clubs’Credit: Getty
      Vanderson joined Monaco in a £9.5million transfer from Brazilian side Gremio last year, but he is already being monitored by both Man Utd and Barcelona.
      And although he has four years remaining on his current contract with the Red and Whites, the Brazilian has started looking to the future.
      Speaking to Trivela while on international duty earlier this week, Vanderson said: “It’s cool. Knowing that even if it’s nothing definitive, knowing that the work is recognised, even if it’s not so official, but it’s cool.
      “The biggest clubs in the world, everyone knows. It’s great to know that your name is mentioned in big clubs.”
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      And when asked if he would like to play in the Premier League one day, the Brazilian added: “Yeah. It’s a great league. Everybody knows.
      “I have goals of maybe after a great career here at Monaco, a change too.”
      Vanderson – who is said to be valued at £52million – was heavily linked with a move to Man Utd throughout the summer transfer window, but a deal failed to materialise.
      The Red Devils signed seven players before the window slammed shut last week.
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      Mason Mount was the first to make the switch to Old Trafford after completing a £60m move from Chelsea.
      Andre Onana followed from Inter Milan before Rasmus Hojlund joined in a £72m move from Atalanta.
      United then finalised last-minute deals for Altay Bayindir, Sergio Reguilon, Sofyan Amrabat and Jonny Evans on deadline day. More

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      Real Madrid lining up shock transfer move for Man City striker as LaLiga giants eye alternatives to Kylian Mbappe

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      REAL MADRID are interested in making a shock move for Manchester City star Julian Alvarez, according to reports.Carlo Ancelotti’s side are exploring the striker market after losing Karim Benzema to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
      Julian Alvarez has impressed for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      The Frenchman signed for Al-Ittihad, leaving a significant gap up front for Real Madrid.
      Ancelotti and Co opted not to go big for a striker this summer, instead landing former Stoke and Newcastle flop Joselu on loan from Espanyol.
      While the Italian is currently content with his options, the Spanish giants are expected to recruit a star forward next year.
      Real Madrid have long been linked with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
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      They are expected to finally get a deal over the line for the 24-year-old next summer, with his PSG contract set to expire.
      But having been in this position with Mbappe before only to see a move fall through, Real Madrid chiefs are exploring alternative options just in case.
      According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Man City star Alvarez is on Real’s radar.
      They claim that he could emerge as a key target for Ancelotti’s side, should they fail to land Mbappe.
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      Alvarez, 23, has excelled since moving to the Etihad – despite having to compete with Erling Haaland up top.
      He netted 17 goals in all competitions last season, helping City to the Treble while also winning the World Cup with Argentina.
      Manager Pep Guardiola won’t want to lose Alvarez, who has started all four of City’s Premier League matches this term thus far.
      In the absence of a top striker, Real Madrid have been relying on Jude Bellingham for goals so far this season.
      The England star has scored five times in his first four matches for his new side, with his manager setting him a goals target.
      Ancelotti said: “He can reach 15 goals without a problem. He moves very well and that’s why he scores so many goals.
      “He’s a player who learns very quickly, we don’t have to tell him things too many times.”
      Jude Bellingham has had a sensational start to life at Real MadridCredit: Rex More

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      I’m a Premier League winner – I was jailed on the night before my record transfer and feared move would be cancelled

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      CHRIS SUTTON was once the most expensive Premier League signing in history – but he almost scuppered the deal after being arrested. The former England international was on the brink of joining Blackburn from Norwich in 1994.
      Chris Sutton joined Blackburn for £5mCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      And to celebrate the deal, Sutton went out for some farewell drink with his team-mates.
      But after one too many led to a drunken crash, Sutton found himself nicked and fearing his dream transfer would collapse.
      He told FourFourTwo: “I’d gone out for a drink with Bryan Gunn and a few of the others, and ended up driving into this convertible car.
      “I bent the indicator of it a bit and got arrested – banged up.
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      “I was worried about the move collapsing and Kenny Dalglish pulling the plug on the deal.”
      Thankfully for Sutton, he was released and the next day he joined Dalglish’s Blackburn for a then-record £5m deal.
      And he joked the only man he feared more than his former manager was his dad Mike.
      He joked: Worse than that, though, I was thinking: ‘My dad is going to mad’… And he did.”
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      Sutton went on to help Blackburn lift the title in his first season, scoring 15 goals alongside Alan Shearer.
      But just four years later, the club suffered a sad decline and were relegated in 1999.
      Sutton would subsequently leave for Chelsea while Shearer had already joined boyhood club Newcastle two seasons earlier.
      The forward retired in 2007 after an eye injury but in 2012 he came on as a sub for his one and only game for non-league side Wroxham.
      Sutton had a brief managerial run with Lincoln City for one season in 2009 and has since worked in punditry.
      Chris Sutton is now a football punditCredit: Willie Vass More

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      Wrexham announce shock transfer of ex-Premier League and international star days after EFL rejected record move

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      WREXHAM have completed the signing of former Premier League star Steven Fletcher.The striker had been a free agent since leaving Dundee United in June.
      Steven Fletcher has signed for WrexhamCredit: Willie Vass
      But he has put pen to paper and will join up with the Red Dragons once he receives international clearance.
      Fletcher said on joining the club: “Hopefully I can bring a lot of experience. I’m 36, I’m still fit and still raring to go.
      “One of the biggest selling points was the ambition of the Club, and if I can help with that then great.
      “I don’t think you can not see what has been happening at Wrexham – it’s been a great experience for the fans, players and owners so hopefully we can continue that.”
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      Fletcher scored ten goals in 39 games for Dundee United last season, having spent the previous 13 years playing in the Premier League and EFL.
      The former Scotland international has had spells at Hibernian, Burnley and Sunderland, and played 12 games on loan at Marseille in 2016, scoring twice.
      Stints at Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke followed before his move back above the border.
      Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is delighted to welcome Fletcher to North Wales after missing out on Harrogate strike Luke Armstrong.
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      He said: “I’m really pleased with the addition of Steve to the squad. He’s missed football through pre-season but he’s trained today with the lads and it’s good to have him on board.
      “His pedigree speaks for itself, and he’s played most of his career at a very high level. He’s an excellent professional and that’s really important to fit in with the group here.”
      Wrexham had sent documents to the EFL to complete Armstrong’s signing, but the move collapsed as the paperwork was not submitted in time. More

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      Al-Ittihad ‘to leave record signing Jota out of squad with another high-profile incoming replacing him’

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      FORMER Celtic star Jota has been left out of Saudi side Al-Ittihad’s squad despite being the club’s record signing, according to reports.The winger, 24, only joined from Celtic for £25million in July.
      Jota has been axed from the Al-Ittihad squad, according to reportsCredit: Getty
      The signing looked to represent a major coup for Ittihad given that the winger is in the prime of his career.
      He scored 15 goals and assisted 12 times during a fine 2022-23 season under Ange Postecoglou at Celtic Park.
      However, Al Riyadh sports journalist Hattan Al Najjar reports that Jota has now been jettisoned from Al-Ittihad’s Saudi Premier League squad.
      Al Najjar wrote: “Jota will be excluded from the list of [Al Ittihad] professionals in the league, according to the new system.”
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      Jota has cut a peripheral figure since joining the Saudi side, playing just 133 minutes across five matches and scoring one goal.
      Jota looked to be a statement signing for Al-Ittihad after arriving alongside Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
      But Saudi sides are limited by the league in how many foreign players they can register and it looks like Jota has not made the cut.
      That’s because his new club want to accommodate another new signing,defender Luiz Felipe from Real Betis, who cost a reported £18.8m.
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      Al-Ittihad were heavily also linked with a move for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah, with SunSport revealing the Saudi side were prepared to bid up to £215m.
      But, Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp held firm in their desire to hold onto the Egyptian superstar.
      It is likely Al-Ittihad will return with another bid in January.
      Al-Ittihad sit third in the Saudi Pro League table, with four wins and defeat from five games.
      Their next fixture will be against Al-Akhdoud on September 14. More

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      Kasper Schmeichel on ‘unusually low salary’ at Anderlecht as he earns ’26 TIMES less than Leicester wages’

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL has reportedly taken a huge pay cut with his new club Anderlecht. The Leicester legend was left unemployed after he and Nice agreed to rip up his contract with hours remaining of the transfer window.
      Kasper Schmeichel has reportedly taken a huge pay cut with his new club AnderlechtCredit: Getty
      And it did not take him long at all to find a new home with the 36-year-old joining Belgian side RSC Anderlecht.
      The Purple and White have signed Schmeichel on a one-year contract that will see him at the club until June 2024.
      But according to Nieuws Blad, Schmeichel will only be on wages of £4,000-per-week.
      During his Leicester days, the keeper made 26 TIMES more than that on £107k-a-week before leaving for the French league.
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      After joining Nice, he still took a pay cut to be on £35k-per-week but it only lasted one season.
      In Belgium, the stopper is believed to be in line for match bonuses but his base salary is unusually low.
      Schmeichel left Nice after losing his place as the first choice goalkeeper to Marcin Bulka who the club signed from PSG.
      The Dane made an astonishing 479 appearances for Leicester, helping them achieve the impossible by winning the Premier League in 2016.
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      He also won the FA Cup and the Community Shield with the club and will be hoping he can replicate his trophy successes in Belgium.
      Anderlecht finished in 11th place in the Belgian Pro League last season and will be looking to improve with their new addition this term.
      And they are off to a good start after winning four of their opening six games and sitting in second place in the division as things stand. More

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      Nicolas Pepe FINALLY quits Arsenal as he wears new kit on private jet with Gunners set to take huge loss on £72m flop

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      NICOLAS PEPE has finally left Arsenal after posing on a private plane in a Trabzonspor kit.The winger became the Gunners most expensive player in 2019, following his move from Lille for £72million.
      Nicolas Pepe left Arsenal after posing on a private plane in a Trabzonspor kit.
      But he failed to fit in at the Emirates and managed just 27 goals in 112 Arsenal matches.
      Pepe fell out of favour with manager Mikel Arteta but the club struggled to sell him.
      And it is understood Gunners bosses have decided to cut their losses on the player and terminate his £150,000-a-week contract, which had one year left to run.
      And Pepe has now agreed a move to Trabzonspor in Turkey, posing in the club’s colours as he jetted in to sign.
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      As revealed by SunSport, Arsenal warned the forward he would NEVER play for them again even if he failed to find a new club.
      Pepe was ordered to train alone after returning from an unsuccessful loan spell at Nice.
      He did even have a squad number after his number 19 shirt was handed to Leandro Trossard at the beginning of the year.
      His lack of activity cost him his place in the Ivory Coast squad for their forthcoming games against Lesotho and Mali.
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      Turkish title contenders Besiktas and Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia were also interested in signing him.
      But Pepe will be hoping his move to Turkey will spark a fresh start.
      He beamed after joining Trabzonspor and pointed towards the club’s badge ahead of his transfer.
      Declan Rice has since become the Gunners’ record buy, after signing from West Ham for £105m this summer. More