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      Man Utd ‘ready to launch £107m Victor Osimhen transfer bid with Napoli striker seen as Harry Kane alternative’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to launch a £107million bid for Victor Osimhen.That’s as they look for striker alternatives to Harry Kane this summer.
      Man Utd are chasing a £107m deal for Victor OsimhenCredit: Reuters
      The Napoli striker is seen as an alternative to Spurs star Harry KaneCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag is keen on boosting his attacking options once he has money to spend.
      And the Mail claims Osimhen has emerged as a top target following a barnstorming season with Napoli.
      The Nigeria international has 16 goals in 17 league games, sending his side 13 points clear at the top of the table.
      Osimhen, who is also wanted by Chelsea, is believed to have a £107m release clause in his contract.
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      And United are apparently willing to meet it as Ten Hag looks to build a squad capable of challenging on all fronts.
      Should a deal go through, it would match the Premier League record fee set by Chelsea on deadline day for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
      But, despite their interest in Osimhen, United still remain keen on Tottenham star and England captain Kane.
      The striker refused to commit his future to the Londoners after breaking Jimmy Greaves’ scoring record against Man City.
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      And United would love to bring Kane to the Theatre of Dreams as his contract dwindles down.
      But Spurs are reportedly unwilling to sell their key player, especially to a rival.
      Yet that could open the door for a free transfer switch in 2024 when Kane’s Tottenham deal finally comes to an end. More

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      Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes, 17, signs for Barcelona as he follows in legendary dad’s footsteps

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      THE son of Barcelona legend Ronaldinho has followed in his father’s footsteps and signed for the club. Joao de Assis Moreira, known as Joao Mendes, has joined the Catalan giants after being on trial since January.
      Joao Mendes has joined Barcelona, where his father Ronaldinho starredCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldinho’s son is a strikerCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldinho is a legend at Barca and says he’ll now be ‘more present than ever’Credit: AP:Associated Press
      The 17-year-old was previously at Brazilian side Cruzerio before his contract was terminated.
      He supposedly possesses some of the same silky skills his dad was famous for, but he is a striker rather than an attacking midfielder.
      On his son’s move, Ronaldinho said via Marca: “Yes he is coming now.
      “I’m never out of the club. Barcelona is part of life. Wherever I go I take Barcelona with me.
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      “With the arrival of my son at Barca I’ll be more present than ever.”
      Mendes will now join the iconic La Masia academy, which is responsible for nurturing talent like Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Gavi and current manager Xavi.
      Ronaldinho currently works as an ambassador for the club
      The 42-year-old has legendary status at the Nou Camp after an incredible five season stay.
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      Ronaldinho played 207 times, netting 94 goals and registering 70 assists.
      The Brazil icon helped the team win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League trophy.
      He was also crowned the 2005 Ballon d’Or winner while at Barca. More

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      Man City to IGNORE relegation fears and continue transfer and contract plans in months ahead as rivals eye their stars

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      MANCHESTER CITY are set to press ahead with summer transfer plans despite the looming threat of relegation, according to reports. The Premier League charged Pep Guardiola’s outfit with more than 100 breaches relating to the club’s finances stretching from 2009 to 2018.
      Pep Guardiola has been given a massive headache from the alleged financial breachesCredit: PA

      Sanctions the Prem could now impose if the allegations are proven range from as minuscule as a reprimand to as high as expulsion or relegation from the league.
      League titles in the period could even be stripped, while other sanctions could see the Cityzens deducted points.
      However, according to The Athletic, City chiefs plan to keep calm and carry on.
      They have been here before, given the Uefa accusations they were cleared of by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) in 2020.
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      The report stipulates a case of this magnitude could take years to come to a conclusion.
      This means that come the summer, City’s transfer and contract plans are expected to be in full swing.
      The club have been linked with the likes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in the next transfer window.
      But player representatives are said to have noted that negotiations could prove “difficult” given the circumstances.
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      Ilkay Gundogan and Scott Carson will see their contracts expire this summer.
      Others such as Nathan Ake and Aymeric Laporte are due for renewal given the club’s usual contract policy to renew players who have two years left.
      Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, Bernardo Silva are other senior stars whose contracts expire in 2025, while Kyle Walker will also see his deal expire in 2024.
      Indeed, boss Guardiola previously declared he would QUIT the club if they had lied to him about their finances.
      This all came after Kane subjected Guardiola’s side to a 1-0 defeat to see them lose more ground in the pursuit of Arsenal. More

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      Arsenal could cash in on Folarin Balogun in summer transfer as they are faced with dilemma for on-loan striker

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      ARSENAL could cash in on Folarin Balogun in the summer despite the striker currently outshining Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in France.Balogun, 21, is the leading scorer in Ligue 1 with 14 goals for Stade de Reims.
      Folarin Balogun has been sensational for Reims so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      The young forward could permanently leave Arsenal in the summerCredit: Getty
      And no-one has been more surprised by his success than Arsenal, who didn’t anticipate him being so prolific when they agreed to loan him to the French minnows for the season.
      But Reims’ English boss Will Still has been so impressed with the New York-born target man he describes as “a super complete striker” that he asked if they could sign Balogun on a permanent deal in the recent transfer window.
      That request was rejected by Arsenal, who have still not decided what to do with Balogun or whether he plays a part in Mikel Arteta’s long-term plans.
      But with only 18 months remaining on his Emirates contract, they will either have to hand Balogun a lengthy new deal at the end of the season or sell him for maximum profit.
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      And they certainly won’t be short of offers for a player who didn’t exactly set the Championship alight when he was loaned out to Middlesbrough for the second half of last season.
      Now Arteta must determine if there is a realistic chance of Balogun forcing his way in front of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah to lead the Arsenal attack.

      The most likely scenario at the moment is that they will keep him at the club for the first half of the season to see if he is ready to play at Premier League and Champions League level.
      And if he is unable to pin down a regular place in the team, he would then be sent out on loan again to gain more regular first team football.
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      But that cannot happen if he is in the final year of his contract and eligible to leave as a free agent in 2025.
      And Arsenal’s concern is that if they do keep him next season and he fails to maintain the form he is currently showing, his market value will drop.
      England Under-21 international Balogun, who is also eligible to play for the USA and Nigeria, recently insisted: “Arsenal is my family.
      “But I’ve spent my whole career in England and I knew it was going to be a different test when I came to Reims.
      “I didn’t know the language and I’m still trying to learn, but it was important for me to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself.
      “That’s the reason I’m here and hopefully it’s a decision that will pay off for me.
      “I’ve already reached my target for the start of the season and now I want to do even better and I’m hoping to score 20 goals.”
      If he succeeds in that ambition, it will be hard for Arteta to ignore the clamour for Arsenal to keep Balogun and make him a part of their plans.
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      But the feeling within the club is that it takes a lot more to shine in the Premier League than it does in France.
      And until Balogun has shown that he can succeed against the best teams in England the jury remains out. More

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      Arsenal set to make second Dusan Vlahovic transfer raid this summer but Man Utd also want Juventus striker

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      ARSENAL are “very likely” to make a second attempt to sign Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.But the Gunners could have competition from Manchester United for the striker.
      Dusan Vlahovic could be on his way out of Juventus to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Arsenal tried to land Vlahovic from Fiorentina in January 2022 but missed out on the transfer when the Serbian decided to join Juventus instead in a £66million deal.
      However, things have not gone to plan for the forward, who is said to want out.
      His 16 goals in 38 games is not a bad return but Juventus are in disarray after crashing out of the Champions League and being slapped with a 15-point Serie A deduction for their illegal transfer activity.
      Now Juve News report Arsenal may try and bounce on the unrest and instability at the Allianz Stadium to bring in Vlahovic.
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      Journalist Niccolo Ceccarini said: “A hot summer also seems to be on the horizon for forwards. One of them is definitely Vlahovic.
      “The Premier League is now moving at another great [level] and is potentially able to present very high offers, and Italy remains of the favourite destinations.
      “Arsenal had already tried to sign him before the transfer to Juventus.
      “The idea remained and at the end of the season, a new attempt is very likely.
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      “In England, however, they are not the only one. Manchester United has also started to move. The situation is evolving.”
      Arsenal responded to missing out on Vlahovic by spending £45m on Gabriel Jesus in the summer.

      The Brazilian settled well into life at the Emirates but required surgery on his knee which has ruled him out since the World Cup.
      That has left Eddie Nketiah as Mikel Arteta’s only senior genuine centre-forward.
      So the prospect of adding Vlahovic as another option come the summer would provide more competition to an attack likely to be playing in the Champions League come September.
      However, United also look on course to be playing at Europe’s top table next season – and are even more in need of a new No9.
      The exits of Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani have seen Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford fill in through the middle before Wout Weghort arrived on loan.
      But the Red Devils will prioritise a new striker – with 19-cap Vlahovic among the options.
      Harry Kane, World Cup hero Goncalo Ramos, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and RB Salzburg star Benjamin Sesko have all been linked as possible alternatives. More

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      Man Utd wonderkid Alejandro Garnacho dines out with family and agent as he closes in on quadruple-your-money deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Alejandro Garnacho joined his agent for a bite to eat as they close in on his new QUADRUPLE-your-money contract.The 18-year-old Argentine has burst into the first-team this season under Erik ten Hag, scoring two goals and producing two assists.
      Alejandro Garnacho was dining out in Hale on Monday as he closes in on a bumper new dealCredit: Zenpix
      The star’s agent was also in attendanceCredit: Zenpix
      Garnacho’s family joined them at CIBO in HaleCredit: Zenpix
      The Argentine ace is set to quadruple his wages at Old TraffordCredit: Zenpix
      Reports emerged last month that United were planning to tie down Garnacho to a long-term deal.
      That was amid speculation that both Real Madrid and Juventus were plotting a swoop for him.
      Atletico Madrid were also keen on snapping up Garnacho but his future appears to lie at Old Trafford.
      It is believed the winger has agreed a wage of £30,000 a week – up from his current £7k weekly package.
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      The length of the deal is reportedly five-and-a-half-years – and the ace and his closest comrades looked to be in a celebratory mood on Monday.
      Garnacho was spotted out with his family and agent, Carlos Cambeiro, at the popular CIBO restaurant in Hale.
      The winger and his representative were joined by the United man’s brother, mother and father at the establishment before they departed and went their separate ways.
      It comes just days after Garnacho was told to accept being taken off just minutes after coming on as substitute against Crystal Palace.
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      The South American replaced Wout Weghorst in the 59th minute of United’s 2-1 victory over the Eagles but he lasted just half an hour before Harry Maguire was brought on in his place following midfielder Casemiro’s red card for throttling Will Hughes.
      Ten Hag said: “It’s not always nice bringing off a player who we brought on but it’s in the interests of the team and the player has to accept that.”

      Garnacho was a product of Atletico Madrid’s youth system after arriving from Getafe in 2015.
      But he made the move to United for £420,000 in 2020 and has gone from strength-to-strength this term.
      Alejandro Garnacho has burst onto the scene with the Red Devils this termCredit: AFP More

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      Newcastle ‘approach Sporting over transfer of £54m-rated Manuel Ugarte’ for dream partnership with Bruno Guimaraes

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly approached Sporting Lisbon over the possibility of signing midfielder Manuel Ugarte in a £54million deal.The Magpies are keen to strengthen in the summer transfer window as they prepare to build on a stellar first full campaign under Eddie Howe.
      Manuel Ugarte is being tracked by NewcastleCredit: Getty
      The arrival of Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes in January of last year has transformed Newcastle’s midfield as he has quickly become the club’s most important player.
      Uruguayan Ugarte, 21, could well be his perfect partner in the middle of the park as he is more defensive-minded.
      Guimaraes has previously admitted he prefers to play further forward, but is often asked to perform a deeper role to help Howe’s team function more fluidly.
      And he could be pushed further upfield if Newcastle are able to strike a deal for Ugarte – with Record reporting they have already enquired about signing him.
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      Sporting want to keep hold of Ugarte beyond the summer and are keen to tie him down to an improved deal until 2026 or 2027.
      And they are trying to increase his release clause from £54m to £72m.

      That is proving to be a stumbling block in negotiations as Ugarte is only prepared to sign a new deal if his release clause remains the same.
      His existing contract does not expire for three more years, but failing to improve his terms could lead to a departure from Sporting this summer.
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      Ugarte has made 68 appearances for the Portuguese side, contributing one goal and two assists.
      His impressive shielding of the defence has seen him earn six caps for Uruguay.
      He went to the World Cup in Qatar, but was an unused substitute in all three of his country’s games before their group-stage exit.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle are pushing for a place in the Champions League.
      Howe’s men sit fourth in the Premier League table, one point ahead of Tottenham.
      They are also into the Carabao Cup final where they will face Man Utd at Wembley on February 26, hoping to end a 68-year wait for a major domestic trophy. More

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      Man Utd ‘put THREE first-team stars on transfer list with Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Alex Telles set to be axed’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to offload three first-team stars ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.United manager Erik ten Hag has pressed the reset button at Old Trafford which has already seen major changes, such as Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic exit.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is set to offload three first-team playersCredit: PA
      Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has fallen down the pecking order at centre-backCredit: Getty
      Anthony Martial has dealt with various injuries at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Manchester United loaned Alex Telles over to Sevilla in the summerCredit: AFP
      According to Manchester Evening News, more senior players will follow Ronaldo out the door as Ten Hag continues to rebuild the Red Devils.
      Those are Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Alex Telles who have fallen out of favour.
      Martial has endured an inconsistent eight-year stint in Manchester, which has been marred by several injuries.
      The forward’s woes have continued this season with five separate injury lay-offs.
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      The France international returned from a two-and-a-half week absence to score in the League Cup semi-final second leg win against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.
      But the 27-year-old withdrew from the squad for the Premier League victory over Crystal Palace three days later.
      Maguire, on the other hand, has fallen down the pecking order at centre-back behind Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
      Ten Hag also appears to prefer left-back Luke Shaw in that position, even when his captain is available for selection.
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      The England international was eyed by Inter Milan in January but preferred to wait until the summer before deciding his next move.
      Telles has also fallen out of favour with Shaw and Tyrell Malacia preferred at left-back.
      That is why the Brazil international was sent out on loan to Sevilla last summer.
      Ten Hag is unlikely to give the 30-year-old any chances next season at United. More