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      Erik ten Hag sends brutal message to Harry Maguire as £30m transfer to West Ham hangs in the balance

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      ERIK TEN HAG has told Harry Maguire: ‘If you don’t want to fight for your place then go’.Maguire’s £30million switch from Manchester United to West Ham has stalled on personal terms.
      Erik ten Hag has told Harry Maguire to leave Man Utd if he doesn’t want to fight for his placeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      He has a deal in place that cuts his weekly wages from £190,000 to £120,000, with United offering him a £6million pay-off to help offset the shortfall over his contract.
      Still there is no agreement — although Maguire has looked a dispirited figure since having the captaincy taken off him earlier this summer.
      But now manager Ten Hag has demanded the player commits fully to United or walks out of the door.
      Ten Hag said: “For Harry, that is just how I described it. He has to fight for his place.
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      “He has the ability to be a top-class centre-back and he is the best for England so why shouldn’t he be the best for us — but he has to prove it.
      “When he is not confident enough to fight then he has to go. Then he has to make a decision but I’m happy with him.”
      Maguire is in the squad for tonight’s Premier League opener at home to Wolves.
      The pre-season proved that Ten Hag can field two strong sides when they twice played on consecutive days.
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      And the boss wants those not in tonight’s starting line-up to challenge themselves to get in that regular starting XI.
      He said: “We don’t have a squad with 11 players, and the last year proved definitely we need all the players.
      “So that means you need some high-level players who are maybe not starting but that can change so there is an internal competition — everyone has to fight for his place.
      “Every player, when they are good, will get their games but no one can play all the games and finally you find out what is the best team.
      “In the squad now all the positions are double and every player has the perspective to fight for his place.
      “It is up to the players if they have game time or less.”
      One player who will not be figuring tonight is £72m new striker Rasmus Hojlund, who is still getting fit after suffering a slight injury in pre-season with his now former club Atalanta.
      For Harry, that is just how I described it. He has to fight for his place.Erik ten Hag
      Ten Hag said: “We are not in a rush. We know without him we have a strong team and the position is covered.
      “It is about him getting to the right fitness level and then we have to integrate him in training and bring him in for the games.
      “So we take our time. It is not about winning in this moment, it is about winning in the long term.”
      Ten Hag believes United are ready for winning as well.
      Last season the Red Devils qualified for the Champions League after finishing third, won their first trophy in six years with the Carabao Cup and reached the FA Cup final.
      And Ten Hag, who took over in July 2022, said: “We couldn’t expect this, where we are now, when we look back a year.
      “We showed we could beat all the good teams, the best teams in the world.
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      “We have a really good foundation and now we have to work on it and do it consistently.
      “If we work well, with the right plan and efforts in place and we work with consistency, we will be more successful — and we can make that step.” More

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      Chelsea FINALLY agree record £115m transfer for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo after beating Liverpool to midfield star

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      CHELSEA have agreed a British transfer record £115million deal for the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton.The £115m fee eclipses the previous £107m record Chelsea paid Benfica for Enzo Fernandez in January.
      Moises Caicedo signed for Brighton for £4.5m in 2019Credit: Getty
      Caicedo snubbed interest from Liverpool after they agreed a £111m fee with Brighton last week.
      But Caicedo rejected a move to Anfield as he has had his heart set on a move to Chelsea from the beginning of the window.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, there is also a sell-on clause included for Brighton as well as the historic £115m fee.
      It is added that medical tests have been booked with Chelsea pipping Liverpool to the deal, following their 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge.
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      The Athletic say an eight-year contract has been agreed with the option of a ninth with medicals booked for tomorrow and an official announcement to follow right after.
      Brighton will make an incredible profit on Caicedo having signed him for just £4.5m from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle in 2021.
      He was one of the standout midfielders in the Premier League last season, making 37 league appearances for the Seagulls as they finished 6th in the Premier League.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp had confirmed that a deal had been agreed to bring the star to Anfield.
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      But a deal started to stall as it was claimed that Caicedo was having second thoughts about the move.
      And as revealed by SunSport, the South American rejected the deal as he had his heart set on moving to Chelsea.
      Chelsea desperately need new midfielders following the exits of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante this summer.
      And Caicedo now looks to be Fernandez’s new midfield partner with Southampton’s Romeo Lavia also close to a Chelsea move.
      Liverpool were in for Lavia too and after losing Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita, they are short in midfield.
      Moises Caicedo has agreed a move to ChelseaCredit: Alamy More

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      Kepa’s Real Madrid transfer announced by Bayern Munich CEO after club expected star to be in Harry Kane press conference

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      BAYERN MUNICH CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has confirmed Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan move to Real Madrid.The Chelsea shot-stopper, 28, was linked with a move to Bayern as he prepared to leave Stamford Bridge.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga is set to join Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen revealed they had planned to announce Kepa with Harry KaneCredit: AP
      And the German champions had hoped to unveil the Spanish keeper alongside striker Harry Kane when he faced the press on Sunday.
      But Dreesen confirmed at the former Spurs man’s press conference that Kepa had chosen Real Madrid.
      He said: “We were close to this deal and we actually wanted to present Kepa today. But he chose to join Real Madrid.
      “He’s Spanish and so Kepa wanted to accept Real proposal.”
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      Kepa, who remains the world’s most expensive keeper, arrived at Chelsea for a whopping £71.6million in 2018.
      But ever since Edouard Mendy arrived two years later, the former Athletic Bilbao man was made to sit on the bench.
      The star, who infamously REFUSED to be subbed off in the 2019 Carabao Cup Final, regained his place last term.
      Yet despite Mendy already quitting Chelsea for Saudi Arabia, he has been deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
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      Robert Sanchez joined the Blues in a £25m deal from Brighton on a seven-year deal.
      And his arrival has paved the way for Kepa to depart.
      Real Madrid wanted him on a loan-to-buy option after their No1 Thibaut Courtois sustained an ACL injury that ruled him out for the majority of the campaign.
      Bayern also submitted a one-year loan proposal due to Manuel Neuer nursing an injury he picked up in a skiing accident last season.
      However, Kepa had his heart set on going to the Bernabeu and informed the German giants of his decision this week. More

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      Tottenham ‘make transfer enquiry’ for striker at rival Premier League club to replace Harry Kane

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      TOTTENHAM have made a transfer enquiry for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to reports.Spurs are on the search for a new number nine after selling Harry Kane to Bayern Munich for £104million.
      Tottenham have enquired about Evan Ferguson’s availabilityCredit: Alamy
      Spurs are searching for a replacement for Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      Romelu Lukaku has been linked with a move to North London but a new report claims the club also have their eye on Ferguson.
      According to TEAMtalk Spurs have enquired about the youngster’s availability.
      But their approach is set to be rejected as the Seagulls have no interest in selling Ferguson, who scored six goals in debut Premier League season last term.
      Ferguson’s fine form was rewarded with a new long-term contract in April, tying down the Republic of Ireland international until 2028.
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      But that has not deterred Spurs interest as they view the 18-year-old as Kane’s long-term successor.
      Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is also a big fan of Ferguson and tipped his former club to sign the striker.
      He said: “Evan Ferguson scores in Fergie time. He’s a born goalscorer.
      “If I was in charge of recruitment at @SpursOfficial I’d take a punt on him as Kane’s replacement. Apologies to @OfficialBHAFC fans”.
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      Lineker was reacting to Ferguson’s stoppage time goal in Brighton’s 4-1 win over Luton on Saturday.
      Solly March, Simon Adingra and summer signing Joao Pedro also got on the scoresheet against the Hatters. More

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      Liverpool to miss out on another transfer target with Man City set to offer £47m for Belgian star

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      RENNES will demand a fee of around £47million if Manchester City firm up their interest in flying winger Jeremy Doku.The Treble winners have shown interest in the 21-year-old as they look to replace Riyad Mahrez.
      Man City are interested in signing DokuCredit: Getty
      Michael Olise of Crystal Palace was one option — but he is now facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.
      So Doku, who is a Belgium team-mate of Kevin De Bruyne, has now emerged as a possible alternative.
      Rennes are unlikely to let him leave without a fight — but know the player is keen on a move to the Etihad.
      The Telegraph previously reported that the Ligue 1 side will likely demand a fee in the region of £43m to £52m for Doku this summer.
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      Liverpool had previously expressed an interest in signing the winger, with Jurgen Klopp targeting him as a long-term replacement for Sadio Mane.
      He came close to swapping Anderlecht for Anfield in 2018, but instead decided to join Rennes.
      The Reds have continued to keep tabs on him, but they are yet to make a bid.
      And now Man City are expected to win the transfer race.
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      City boss Pep Guardiola has already introduced two new players to his squad this summer.
      Matteo Kovacic joined the club in a £30m transfer from Chelsea in June.
      And Josko Gvardiol became one of the most expensive defenders of all time when he completed a £78m move to the Etihad from RB Leipzig last month. More

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      Neymar ‘in advanced talks with Al-Hilal as Saudi Arabian side look to hijack Barcelona’s transfer for PSG outcast’

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      NEYMAR is in advanced talks over a transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, according to reports.The Brazilian told Paris Saint-Germain he wanted to leave the club last week.
      Neymar is in advanced talks over a move to Al-HilalCredit: Getty
      He asked his management to find him a new club, sparking interest from teams across Europe.
      Al-Hilal seized on the opportunity and are now in advanced talks with Neymar, reports Fabrizio Romano.
      Paperwork will be sent to Neymar’s camp and it will be up to the player to decide whether he wants to join.
      Barcelona were hopeful of re-signing the 31-year-old, who left the Nou Camp for PSG in a world record deal in 2017.
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      Neymar is understood to be keen on returning to Barca but the Spanish giants may be unwilling or unable to afford his £70million price tag.
      It could lead to a loan switch to the Nou Camp if his wage payments are shared.
      Chelsea have also been linked to Neymar with reports claiming the club was in contact with the player’s representatives this week.
      However, conflicting claims suggest that Mauricio Pochettino does not want a reunion with the man he worked with at PSG as he prefers to sign young talent rather than older superstars.
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      Al-Hilal have deep pockets despite already splashing a reported £150m this summer on Kalidou Koulibaly, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Malcolm.
      Manchester United were also rumoured to be interested in Neymar but Erik ten Hag remains focused on signing a holding midfielder, with Sofyan Amrabat targeted. More

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      Donny van de Beek offered new Man Utd escape route but Erik ten Hag won’t be impressed with transfer

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      AJAX are weighing up a move to bring Donny van de Beek back to Amsterdam this month.The Dutch international has endured a miserable three years at Old Trafford since making the £35million move.
      Donny van de Beek could finally be on his way out of Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      He has fought his way back from a serious knee injury which saw him miss the final few months of last season.
      But he looks unlikely to force his way into the reckoning on a regular basis under Erik ten Hag.
      Ajax missed out on Champions League qualification last season so are having to watch the pennies – but a loan move could be an option.
      That won’t be great news for boss Ten Hag who would is desperate for the cash up front to fund a move for Sofyan Amrabat.
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      Meanwhile Anthony Martial is planning talks with United over his future following the arrival of Rasmus Hojlund.
      Both Inter and Fenerbahce have shown interest in the French forward in recent weeks – and a move away looks likely.
      Meanwhile West Ham bid for centre-half Harry Maguire is stalling over personal terms.
      So the Hammers are hurriedly turning instead to Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou — lining up a £30million swoop.
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      Manchester United have accepted a £30m bid for England star Maguire but they would have to part-fund his wages.
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      Ivorian Kossounou, 22, has come up as the major alternative, with West Ham sporting director Tim Steidten knowing him from his time at the German club.
      Leverkusen may even be open to a loan deal with a guaranteed buy later. More

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      Crystal Palace to make £10million transfer bid for Che Adams this week… and DOUBLE his Southampton wages

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are set to make an opening £10million offer to Southampton for striker Che Adams.SunSport revealed last week that that Roy Hodgson wants the Scotland forward.
      Che Adams is wanted by Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      Hodgson has assembled a young and exciting squad after rescuing the Eagles from relegation last season.
      But, with Jean-Philippe Mateta set for the exit, he wants to add an experienced front man to his squad.
      And 27-year-old Adams fits the bill.
      Adams has found himself on the bench for each of Southampton’s opening two games in the Championship.
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      But he has come on to net in both, including the late winner at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.
      And he is keen to return to the Premier League, where Palace would offer double his wages to around £60,000 a week.
      Saints will not sell unless they have signed a replacement first — with Swansea’s Joel Piroe their first choice.
      Piroe, 24, is wanted by several clubs and the Dutch hitman could wait to become a free agent next summer if he had to.
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      Hodgson is also interested in Saints keeper Alex McCarthy as Vicente Guaita wants away.
      McCarthy, 33, was at Palace before and could go back after Saints signed Joe Lumley to battle with Gavin Bazunu. More