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      Mitrovic ‘cost himself big money move to MAN UTD as club shelve plans to sign him’ after Old Trafford red card shame

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      ALEKSANDAR MITROVIC has reportedly cost himself a big-money move to Manchester United.That’s after being charged by the FA for shoving a referee while playing the Red Devils.
      Man Utd have ended interest in Aleksandar Mitrovic after his red card at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Mitrovic, 28, lost his head in Fulham’s 3-1 FA Cup defeat to United at Old Trafford earlier this month.
      The Serbian reacted furiously when teammate Willian was sent off for a penalty handball.
      Mitrovic was shown a straight red card for shoving Chris Kavanagh before aggressively shouting in his face.
      And the striker now faces a 10-match ban after being pulled up by FA chiefs.
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      However, Mitrovic’s implosion could cost him a whole lot more.
      The Daily Star claims he was being lined up by Man United for a big-money move this summer.
      Erik ten Hag had been left impressed by Mitrovic’s impressive haul of 11 strikes – not to mention last season’s record-breaking 43 goals in the Championship.
      And Mitro was seen as an alternative to loanee Wout Weghorst, who could return to Burnley this summer.
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      But Ten Hag and fellow United transfer gurus have now struck Mitrovic off their list after his total lack of discipline on the field.
      It’s reckoned Chelsea, Tottenham and Barcelona were also keeping tabs on the hitman.
      And they too may now look elsewhere as Mitrovic prepares to serve a lengthy ban.
      The 80-cap Serbia international has been at Fulham since 2018 following an initial loan move from Newcastle.
      Mitrovic has 94 goals in 169 games for the Cottagers and has twice been crowned Club Player of the Year. More

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      Aubameyang ‘willing to accept a minimum salary’ to end Chelsea nightmare and return to cash-strapped Barcelona

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is reportedly willing to accept a huge wage cut to return to Barcelona.The striker is under contract with Chelsea until 2024 but the Blues are believed to be open to terminating his contract.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is happy to accept a massive wage cut to join BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Aubameyang has played just 18 games since arriving from Barca for £10million last summer.
      A return of three goals has led to the 33-year-old being frozen out, and he could return to the Nou Camp at the end of the season.
      According to Sport, Aubameyang is willing to accept a minimum salary at Barcelona, who are still in financial difficulty.
      The cash-strapped club were fined £700,000 for breaching Financial Fair Play rules after exceeding salary limits for the free signings of Dani Alves and Andreas Christensen, plus Ronald Araujo’s contract extension.
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      That means they may not be able to get anywhere close to the reported £160,000 a week Aubameyang earns at Chelsea.
      But Aubameyang appears to have an affinity to the club and was warmly welcomed back into the dressing room after he watched Barca beat Real Madrid 2-1 in El Classico last week.
      He posed for photos with a delighted Ferran Torres and would likely be a welcome signing after he scored 13 goals in 23 games for the Blaugurana last season.
      Manager Xavi admitted he was sad to see Aubameyang leave after he helped his side qualify for the Champions League.
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      He said: “I feel bad because he helped us a lot. He was an example on and off the pitch.”
      Barcelona reportedly tried to re-sign the Gabon international in January but LaLiga rules prevent a player being registered three different times in one season. More

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      Dejan Kulusevski can join Tottenham for just £31m transfer fee from Juventus as long as Spurs meet one condition

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      TOTTENHAM star Dejan Kulusevski is set to join the club permanently providing they qualify for the Champions League, according to reports.The winger joined Spurs in January 2021 on an 18-month loan deal from Juventus that expires at the end of the season.
      Dejan Kulusevski could join Spurs permanently this summerCredit: Getty
      Tottenham paid £9million to have him temporarily and they already have an agreement in place to sign him for £31million.
      However, the deal only becomes possible providing Spurs finish in the top four this term, claim Calciomercato.
      The club currently sit fourth in the Premier League table but face a battle with Newcastle for the position.
      Eddie Howe’s men are just two points behind and have two games in hand.
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      There is also concern regarding Spurs’ current form as they have won just one of their last five matches.
      Additionally, the future of manager Antonio Conte is uncertain, which could prevent the team enjoying a strong finish to the campaign.
      Kulusevksi also reportedly needs to feature in at least 50 per cent of Tottenham games for the agreement to be in place come the summer, which he is set to do having played 27 games this season.
      The Swede has only found the back of the net twice this term.
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      However, he is supposedly still happy at the club and is open to staying.
      Juventus could also need to balance the books this summer amid financial pressure and Kulusevski is likely to be sold. More

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      Seven Man Utd stars who have just 12 games to save their club careers including McTominay and Maguire

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has some major decisions to make at the end of the season.Ten Hag currently has a lot on his plate with United chasing a surprise treble, trying to land the FA Cup and Europa League after winning the Carabao Cup.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is ready to wield the axeCredit: PA
      However, the Dutchman’s Old Trafford rebuild will continue in the summer and some players will have to make way for incoming stars.
      The 53-year-old gaffer will have to raise funds to make signings, especially if the Red Devils miss out on Champions League qualification.
      That is why some players, who have failed to impress Ten Hag, will be sold in the summer transfer window – unless they manage to change his mind in the next 12 Premier League games.
      SunSport take a look at the SEVEN players who could be on their way…
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      ANTHONY MARTIAL
      FRENCH striker enjoyed a little revival under Ten Hag, but nothing close to Marcus Rashford’s success.
      A raft of injuries have halted Martial’s resurgence and Ten Hag appears to be prioritising a striker to replace Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer.
      The France international’s contract also runs out in 2024, and United may want to cash in on him at the end of the season.
      Man Utd ace Anthony Martial is likely to go with the team looking for a strikerCredit: PA
      SCOTT McTOMINAY
      THE midfielder has fallen down the pecking order with Ten Hag preferring the likes of Fred, Christian Eriksen, Casemiro and Marcel Sabitzer in the centre of the park.
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      Manchester United ace Scott McTominay has fallen down the pecking order in midfieldCredit: Getty
      Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is a big admirer of McTominay, who would command a lucrative fee and appears keen to move to Tyneside in the summer as he would get more opportunities.
      WOUT WEGHORST
      THE Dutch striker joined United on loan from Burnley in January to fill in for Ronaldo but has so far failed to even come close to eclipsing the club legend.
      Weghorst is not the man to spearhead United’s attack and should be on his way back to Vincent Kompany’s Clarets once his deal runs out in June.
      Manchester United ace Wout Weghorst hasn’t managed to convince in attackCredit: Getty
      AARON WAN-BISSAKA
      TEN HAG doesn’t consider Wan-Bissaka as his starting right-back and prefers Diogo Dalot.
      Wan-Bissaka’s contract runs out next year and United might opt to cash in amid intense interest from his former club Crystal Palace.
      Manchester United ace Aaron Wan-Bissaka is behind Diogo DalotCredit: Alamy
      DAVID DE GEA
      THE Spanish keeper still inspires tremendous confidence between Manchester United’s sticks.
      But De Gea’s lucrative contract runs out in June and United will only extend his 12-year stay at Old Trafford if he agrees to a lower salary amid an upcoming wage restructure.
      That is a deal the Spain international is keen to take, but the Red Devils are keeping tabs on other goalkeepers as well.
      Manchester United keeper David de Gea will have to accept a lower salaryCredit: Getty
      HARRY MAGUIRE
      STILL Manchester United’s club captain but Maguire has fallen down the pecking order behind Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
      And Ten Hag has often preferred to start left-back Luke Shaw at centre-back even when Maguire was fit.
      The England international is running out of time and appears set for the exit door amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.
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      Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has fallen out of favourCredit: Getty
      Marcel Sabitzer has joined Manchester United on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      MARCEL SABITZER
      The Austrian joined Red Devils on loan from Bayern Munich to fill in for the injured Christian Eriksen in midfield.
      Eriksen looks bound to return to Ten Hag’s starting line-up next season as Sabitzer has yet to convince his manager and club’s hierarchy to meet his reported £18m release clause. More

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      Teenage wonderkid to snub huge transfer to Man Utd or Chelsea after fears over lack of first-team football

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      BRIGHTON wonderkid Evan Ferguson is set to snub a host of suitors to stay on the South Coast.Manchester United will send scouts to watch the young Republic of Ireland international play against France tomorrow.
      Evan Ferguson is wanted by a number of top clubsCredit: AFP
      Tottenham and Chelsea are also admirers of Ferguson, who is having a breakout season for the Seagulls.
      But the 18-year-old is in no hurry to leave Brighton and believes his development will be better served by remaining at a club where he will have more opportunities to play first-team football.
      Ferguson followed up his two goals in the Seagulls’ 5-0 FA Cup win over Grimsby by scoring on his first start for the Republic of Ireland, in last week’s friendly win over Latvia.
      The teenager has netted seven goals in all competition for Brighton this season in 16 matches.
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      His good form is helping the the club mount a challenge for European qualification.
      Ferguson also has the chance to impress against Man Utd in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on April 22.
      The Red Devils view signing a striker as a priority in the summer and Ferguson may not be the only attacker through the door.
      Erik ten Hag is keen on the likes of Tottenham star Harry Kane and Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.
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      However, adding youth seems to be important with United also being linked with Atalanta star Rasmus Hojlund.
      The Dane, who scored a hat-trick on his international debut for Denmark, has been compared to Erling Haaland and he is supposedly a Man Utd supporter. More

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      Man City ready to make Haaland Prem’s top earner with £500k-a-week salary, to stave off Real Madrid transfer interest

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      MANCHESTER CITY are ready to make Erling Haaland the Premier League’s top earner — and kill off talk of a Real Madrid raid.Etihad bosses will sit down with the 42-goal striker at the end of the season to discuss a new £500,000-a-week deal.
      Man City are ready to give Haaland a mega new deal to ward off interest from Real MadridCredit: PA
      Haaland is in the first year of a contract that runs until 2027 and City plan to extend that by 12 months.
      They are keen to reward him for a sensational first year in England — and KO Real’s hopes of taking the Norwegian, 22, to LaLiga in the near future.
      Haaland currently earns a weekly wage of £375k — the  Prem’s joint-highest with team-mate Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea — with various additional clauses.
      Yet his agent Rafaela Pimenta has fuelled rumours of a switch to Madrid at some stage, claiming Real is the “dream” move for players.
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      And the Spanish giants are said to have an ‘Operation Haaland’ plan.
      Sources close to Haaland insist he is entirely happy in Manchester but City are keen to send a firm ‘hands off’ message.
      And they believe a new deal, running to the end of the 2028 season and recognising his incredible debut campaign, will do exactly that.
      City beat off Real in triggering his £51.4million release clause from Borussia Dortmund last summer — and his value has since quadrupled.
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      Haaland demanded a release clause in his  initial agreement but sources insist it no longer applies after City boss Pep Guardiola extended his own deal by another two seasons at the start of the year. 
      The striker is nearing a half-century of goals for City and struck his SIXTH hat-trick of the season in last week’s FA Cup win over Burnley.
      City also hope ending any speculation about his future will help convince Dortmund pal Jude Bellingham to join him in Manchester this summer.
      It is understood Haaland’s camp have given indications they are keen to hold talks and City are convinced he will follow  Julian Alvarez’s lead.
      The Argentine World Cup winner was handed a pay hike after adding another season to his deal, despite only joining in January 2022.
      Meanwhile, City will demand their money back if Kalvin Phillips leaves the Etihad.
      Former club Leeds, West Ham and Newcastle are all interested in the midfielder, who has had a nightmare time since his £42m move from Yorkshire last summer.
      The Hammers were KO’d with a January loan inquiry but Phillips  has still not started a Prem game after recovering from shoulder surgery. More

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      West Ham keen on Viktor Gyokeres transfer as Moyes looks to £20m Coventry striker to put pressure on Scamacca

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      WEST HAM boss David Moyes looks set to move for Coventry’s Viktor Gyokeres after making a personal check on the striker.Moyes has watched the Swede intently as he knows he may need a new forward or two in the summer window — and even made a solo mission to see him last week.
      West Ham are keeping tabs on Coventry star Viktor GyokeresCredit: Rex
      Gyokeres is having his best season so far with 18 goals for the Sky Blues in the Championship.
      He also had a runout off the bench against Belgium in Friday night’s  3-0 Euro qualifier defeat.
      Gyokeres is close to becoming a starter for his country and a move to a higher level would speed up that process.
      The hard-working  24-year-old spent four seasons at Brighton without making a Premier League appearance and joined Coventry in the summer of 2021 following half-a-season on loan.
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      Gyokeres has several clubs on his trail and Moyes has never been scared to dip into the second tier for a player.
      Michail Antonio may leave in the next window with Everton joining the chase for him — as we revealed last week.
      And West Ham’s Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca is yet to settle, so Moyes looks likely to bring in  a couple of new faces for his frontline.
      Coventry would want around £20million to let go of Gyokeres in the summer.
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      Manager Mark Robins may yet pull off promotion via the play-offs but, if not, the centre-forward seems certain to move on.
      Burnley will also have another go at Gyokeres after failing in the last two windows.
      Boss Vincent Kompany is a huge fan and can soon offer him Prem football, it seems. More

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      Raphael Varane reveals the two clubs he would leave Man Utd for as he hints where he’ll end career

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Raphael Varane has named the two clubs he would consider joining if he decided to leave Old Trafford in the near future.The 29-year-old, who retired from international duty last month to focus on club football, has played an integral role in Erik ten Hag’s United squad this season.
      Varane is enjoying a successful season with UnitedCredit: Alamy
      Following a slow start to the campaign, Varane has helped the Red Devils climb up to third in the Premier League table.
      He also played the full 90 minutes as United saw off Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final to end the club’s seven-year trophy drought
      However, the defender recently admitted that he has considered moving elsewhere before the end of his career.
      In an interview with GQ Magazine, he said: “I will finish my career either in Madrid, or in Manchester, or in Lens.
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      The defender hinted that he could move back to MadridCredit: Getty
      He also refused to rule out a return to LensCredit: Getty
      “I will not move to another club [other than those].
      “But Madrid seems complicated to me. Players don’t usually go back there.
      “The most likely outcome today is that I will finish [my club career] in either Manchester or Lens.”
      Varane joined Man Utd in a £42million transfer from Real Madrid in August 2018.
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      During his decade with Los Blancos he won four Champions League titles and three La Liga titles.
      But prior to his stint at the Santiago Bernabeu he enjoyed a spell with Ligue 1 side Lens, where he scored two goals in 24 appearances. More