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      Marseille stunned by Sheffield United’s sky-high Iliman Ndiaye transfer demand with Blades out to keep striker in Prem

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED want a stunning £30million for star forward Iliman Ndiaye — to the surprise of French giants Marseille.The Blades are holding out for the massive fee for the Senegalese speedster, who is entering the last year of his contract.
      Iliman Ndiaye has one year remaining on his Sheffield United contractCredit: Getty
      Marseille were advised by middle-men that it would only take £11m to get Ndiaye, 23.
      They are also prepared to include a sell-on percentage.
      For all Marseille’s interest, they have made no direct official contact with United — but now know their huge valuation.
      Ndiaye’s boyhood club are also prepared to wait until the end of next season when he will become a free agent.
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      Ndiaye enjoyed a stellar 2022-23 campaign, scoring 14 goals and assisting 11 times as the Blades achieved automatic promotion to the Premier League.
      His form saw him earn a call-up to the Senegalese national team for the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
      He made three appearances from the bench at the tournament, registering one assist.
      But Marseille could switch to Strasbourg striker Habib Diallo, who is available for £14m.
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      Ironically, he is on Blades’ wish list if Ndiaye goes.
      Meanwhile, United face an anxious wait for new signing Benie Traore to get a visa.
      The Ivorian forward flew from Sweden to Portugal to sign forms during the club’s tour but is still waiting for his UK papers. More

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      Rasmus Hojlund ‘says his goodbyes’ to Atalanta stars with Man Utd in ‘advanced talks’ over transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED look close to sealing the signature of top target Rasmus Hojlund – after he was spotted shaking hands and saying his goodbyes to Atalanta players after today’s friendly with Bournemouth.Hojlund was an unused substitute during Atalanta’s 3-1 win over the Cherries – with the Bergamo club unwilling to risk an injury to the forward ahead of his expected move to United.
      Rasmus Hojlund was left on the bench during Atalanta’ friendly with BournemouthCredit: Reuters
      Atalanta do not want to risk an injury to the forward as a move gets closerCredit: PA
      Sky Sports News presenter Marc McAdam tweeted that Hojlund: “went to a number of the Atalanta players on the pitch to shake hands; looked like he was saying his goodbyes.”
      He then added: “Only a matter of time before United agree a deal for the striker now…”
      Atalanta have received bids from both PSG and United over the past week, worth £42million and £51m respectively.
      Hojlund’s preference is to join United and the forward has reportedly already agreed personal terms with the Red Devils.
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      Atalanta were originally holding out for a club record fee for the striker – valuing him at £68m.
      But after it became clear that he wanted to leave, and both PSG and United appeared unwilling to meet Atalanta’s asking price, the Italians have sought a quick resolution to the saga.
      United are desperate to sign a new No9 – with injury-prone Anthony Martial the only striker currently available in their squad.
      Erik Ten Hag grew tired of the Frenchman’s injury struggles and made Hojlund his top priority signing after it became clear United would not have the capacity to sign Harry Kane.
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      Ten Hag wants a deal for the forward to be wrapped up “as soon as possible” as he looks to have his team ready for the start of the upcoming Premier League season.
      And while United are keen to get a deal over the line – they have made it clear to Atalanta that they will not pay over £60m for his signature.
      In terms of outgoings, United rejected a £20m offer from West Ham for Harry Maguire last night.
      The England centre-back looks certain to leave United this summer after being stripped of the captaincy by Ten Hag.
      Boss David Moyes is now expected to return with a bigger offer and work on convincing Maguire to move to the Europa Conference League champs. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree £23.5m fee with Rennes for 19-year-old next Vieira Lesley Ugochukwu with midfielder set for medical’

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      CHELSEA have agreed a £23.5million deal to sign Rennes wonderkid Lesley Ugochukwu, according to reports.The 19-year-old has impressed since breaking through with his hometown team.
      Lesley Ugochukwu is set to leave Rennes for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Ugochuwku has drawn plenty of interest with his displays in Ligue 1 – but Chelsea have won the race for his signature.
      According to The Athletic, the midfield wonderkid is set to undergo a medical ahead of signing a long-term contract with the Blues.
      Chelsea have already agreed personal terms with the French youth international.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s side have undergone a huge midfield clear out this summer.
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      Mason Mount departed for Manchester United, while Mateo Kovacic joined Manchester City.
      N’Golo Kante penned a lucrative contract to move to the Saudi Pro League – leaving Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez as Chelsea’s only senior midfielders.
      Andrey Santos and Carney Chukwuemeka could also look to force their way into contention.
      It is not yet clear whether Ugochuwku will go straight into Chelsea’s first-team squad.
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      Should they decide to loan him out, they could look to send him to sister club Strasbourg, who were taken over by Todd Boehly’s BlueCo consortium earlier this year.
      Rennes-born Ugochuwku is already fluent in English.
      Speaking to The Athletic last month, the teenager cited two French Premier League icons as his midfield idols.
      He said: “When I was small, I would watch the skills of players like [Paul] Pogba and [Patrick] Vieira on YouTube.
      “They inspired me a lot because of the way they play. When I grew up, my academy coach sometimes called me ‘Vieira’ because they could see some techniques that he had before. I kind of see myself in both players.”
      On Vieira specifically, he added: “It’s an advantage being tall and powerful. People like Vieira inspire me a lot because of what he did for Arsenal.
      “It’s something that I want to do during my career, to live like that and for people to say, ‘Lesley was that kind of player’.”
      The 6ft 3in starlet has already made 60 first team appearances for Rennes, following in Eduardo Camavinga’s footsteps as a teenage midfielder to come through the club’s esteemed academy.
      Patrick Vieira has been cited as one of Ugochukwu’s idolsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Moises Caicedo ‘will ask Brighton to lower £100m asking price’ just days after Chelsea have £80m transfer bid rejected

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      MOISES CAICEDO and his representatives will ask Brighton to bring their asking price down from £100million, according to reports.Chelsea had an £80m bid for Caicedo rejected on Thursday and Brighton’s resistance has frustrated the player.
      Moises Caicedo is wanted by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The Blues have now had three offers turned down and it remains unclear whether they will go in for the midfielder again.
      Chelsea have long been interested in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, as are Liverpool.
      But according to Fabrizio Romano, the West Londoners are not yet ready to walk away from the deal.
      Brighton’s owner Tony Bloom and manager Roberto De Zerbi want to keep Caicedo.
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      It comes after they lost World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, who joined Liverpool for £35m in June.
      But there was a release clause in Mac Allister’s contract that limited Brighton’s negotiating power.
      The Times say Caicedo and his reps will look to handle the matter sensitively in respect for Brighton and after he publicly plead to leave in January.
      Arsenal had bids of £60m and £70m rejected and subsequently they would sign Jorginho from Chelsea instead.
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      Caicedo did play in Brighton’s pre-season friendly with Brentford on Wednesday night in Atlanta and he is expected to feature against Newcastle on Friday.
      De Zerbi admitted Caicedo will have to be replaced if he is sold ahead of their first Premier League game of the season against Luton Town in two weeks.
      He said: “If you asked me what I would like, I would like him to stay with us but it is not my work.
      “My work is to tell my owner that if Caicedo leaves we need another big, important midfielder.”
      Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea handed huge Uefa fine for FFP breaches and ‘potentially incomplete financial reporting’ under Abramovich

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      CHELSEA have been hit with an £8.6million fine for Financial Fair Play breaches stretching back to the Roman Abramovich era.A Uefa probe into the club’s finances was opened after the Stamford Bridge outfit’s new owners, led by Todd Boehly, reported the issues last summer.
      Chelsea have been handed a fine by Uefa for Financial Fair Play breachesCredit: PA
      The irregularities have to do with the period between the 2012 and 2019 season while under Roman AbramovichCredit: Alamy
      In a statement, Uefa said: “Following the club’s sale in May 2022, the new ownership identified, and proactively reported to Uefa, instances of potentially incomplete financial reporting under the club’s previous ownership. 
      “The reported matters related to historical transactions which took place between 2012 and 2019.”

      While the precise nature of the infractions is not clear, it is understood that a number of relatively minor historical elements emerged during the sale process.
      While there is believed to have been no deliberate attempts to circumvent the rules, the breaches were discovered.
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      With Uefa having a three-year statute of limitations over FFP breaches, Chelsea only faced punishment for the rule-breaking in the 2018-2019 season.
      Meanwhile, Italian giants Juventus have, as expected, been banned from this season’s Europa Conference League.
      That is due to a “capital gains” transfer scam that saw them deducted 10 Serie A points to finish seventh.
      Juve were also fined £17.2m, half of which was suspended if they comply with Uefa financial rules up until the end of the 2024-25 season.
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      The Bianconeri’s European ban will last for a year and the club has confirmed there will be no appeal.
      Juventus president Gianluca Ferrero said: “We regret the decision of the Uefa Club Financial Control Body.
      “We do not share the interpretation that has been given of our defense, and we remain firmly convinced of the legitimacy of our actions and the validity of our arguments.
      “However, we have decided not to appeal this judgment. This decision is in line with the one taken last May in the context of the disputes with the FIGC.
      “As in that case, we prefer to put an end to the period of uncertainty and ensure full visibility and certainty to our internal and external stakeholders about the club’s participation in future international competitions.
      “Lodging an appeal, possibly to other levels of judgement, with uncertain outcomes and timing, would increase the uncertainty with respect to our eventual participation in the 2024-25 Champions League.
      “Instead, we want the first team, our fans, our sponsors, suppliers and financial partners to be able to experience the 2023-24 season with the utmost serenity and certainty with respect to the results achievable on the pitch, especially after the turbulent past season.” More

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      Man Utd star Fred ‘agrees deal with European giants’ as Red Devils line up immediate replacement transfer

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      FRED has agreed personal terms with Galatasaray, according to reports.The midfielder has emerged as a top target for the Turkish side, who recently signed Wilfred Zaha.
      Fred is set to leave Man Utd this summer with Galatasaray keenCredit: Reuters
      According to Sky Sports, personal terms with Galatasaray are not an issue with both parties already in agreement.
      But the two clubs have suffered a disagreement in valuation, which is yet to be resolved.
      Fulham are another club linked with Fred, who United are open to allowing to leave this summer.
      It is believed Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat is their preferred replacement.
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      The Moroccan has only a year left on his contract but Fiorentina have the option to extend for a further 12 months.
      Amrabat, 26, impressed at last year’s World Cup in Qatar – putting himself on big clubs’ radars around Europe.

      And according to Italian outlet Corriere della Sera, Amrabat has decided to join United following talks between the Red Devils and his entourage.
      They add that Amrabat snubbed interest from the Red Devils’ bitter rivals Liverpool, after United made recent contact.
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      Fiorentina are demanding around £26million for their in-demand star.
      But United chiefs are hoping to drive the price down, with Gazzetta claiming they have offered an initial £21.5m. More

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      Man Utd make ‘improved Rasmus Hojlund bid worth over £51m with star very clear on wanting Old Trafford transfer’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have improved their bid for Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.United have been desperate to land a striker ever since Cristiano Ronaldo had his contract ripped up following a tell-all interview that saw him slam the club from top to bottom in November.
      Manchester United have improved their bid for Atalanta star Rasmus HojlundCredit: Getty
      And Hojlund has been the Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag’s top target during the summer transfer window.
      And according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Manchester giants have upped their offer after “direct talks”.
      United have now tabled €60million (£51m) and negotiations are still ongoing with the Serie A outfit.
      Ten Hag’s side wants to close the deal for the Denmark international as soon as possible.
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      That is because the Red Devils want to focus on other positions as the Dutch tactician wants his team to be completely ready in time for the Premier League curtain-raiser next month.
      Hojlund has been wanting to move to Old Trafford throughout the summer and has now made that feeling “very clear”.

      Atalanta, however, have previously demanded a whopping £86m for the 20-year-old.
      United have insisted they won’t go over £60m for the centre-forward.
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      The Premier League giants have been targeting Hojlund ever since Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy slapped a staggering £100m price tag on Harry Kane.
      This comes after reports suggesting Paris Saint-Germain tried to hijack a deal with a £43m bid.
      But that is unlikely to be accepted with United offering more, while PSG are prepared to walk away if they get turned down. More

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      Tottenham join Brennan Johnson transfer race as Nottingham Forest reject £35m bid from Premier League side

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      TOTTENHAM have joined the race to sign Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest, according to reports.The Wales star has been in demand this summer, with Forest also rejecting a £35million bid from another Premier League side.
      Tottenham have joined the race to sign Brennan JohnsonCredit: Reuters
      According to The Athletic, Spurs are monitoring Johnson’s situation at the City Ground.
      Forest are keen to keep hold of Johnson ahead of their second season in the top flight.
      Johnson has three years remaining on his contract and was a key man in the club’s survival last term.
      His form for Steve Cooper’s side has increased demand in the 22-year-old this summer.
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      The Forest academy graduate scored eight league goals last season as his side finished four points above the relegation zone.
      Those goals have seen Brentford chase a move this summer and the Bees had a £30m bid rejected in June.
      The report adds, though, that Brentford have now had a £35m approach knocked back by Forest.
      Forest are said to value the midfielder at around £50m.
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      Their latest bid did include potential add-ons but was not equal to Forest’s asking price.
      Johnson is understood to have held talks with the club and Cooper over his future.
      He is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.
      Earlier this week, Forest signed another winger in the form of Anthony Elanga from Manchester United. More