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      Man Utd outcast Axel Tuanzebe ‘was turned down by Leeds’ for transfer on deadline day as he ends up at Stoke instead

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      LEEDS reportedly rejected the chance to take Manchester United’s Axel Tuanzebe on a deadline day loan.The forgotten Red Devils defender, 25, was eventually sent out on loan to Stoke City.
      Axel Tuanzebe struggled for minutes at Man Utd before being sent to Stoke on loanCredit: Getty
      Leeds rejected the chance to take Axel Tuanzebe on loan from Man UnitedCredit: Getty
      The deal was confirmed early on Tuesday, just hours after the transfer window in England shut, as he prepares to spend the rest of the campaign in the Championship.
      The Potters were looking for a replacement for Australian World Cup star Harry Souttar after he moved to Leicester yesterday.
      However, Leeds were also looking at bringing in another centre-back to help bolster their Premier League survival hopes.
      They did sign Maximilian Wober from RB Salzburg but also allowed Diego Llorente to join Roma until the season’s end.
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      Now The Athletic are claiming that United offered Tuanzebe to Leeds – but Jesse Marsch decided against signing him.
      Tuanzebe is now desperate to get some vital minutes under his belt after failing to make a single appearance for United this term.
      He was hoping to be part of Erik ten Hag’s plans after working on his fitness but was then forced to pull out of United’s pre-season tour with a “personal issue.”
      Reports last month then claimed that the Red Devils were ready to call time on his Old Trafford career.
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      The last of Tuanzebe’s 37 senior appearances for United came in the 2020/21 campaign.
      Last season he spent time at Aston Villa and Napoli, where he failed to impress at either, but he will be hoping to slot straight in at Stoke, who are 18th in the Championship under Alex Neil.
      And Tuanzebe may even make his debut in Saturday’s trip to Luton Town.
      The former England U21 international was the only outgoing from United on deadline day.
      But Ten Hag did manage to make one late signing in Bayern Munich midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, who joined on a five-month loan. More

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      Fans spot HUGE blunder in Chelsea’s transfer plan after splashing out £600m on new players, including £107m on Fernandez

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      CHELSEA supporters have been quick to highlight a HUGE blunder in the club’s transfer recruitment despite owner Todd Boehly splashing out £600m on new players.The Blues spent a stunning £326m in the January transfer window – which is more than a third of the total £815m paid across the whole of the Premier League.
      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has splashed the cash since taking over the BluesCredit: AP
      The Blues made Enzo Fernandez the Premier League’s record signingCredit: Getty
      Enzo Fernandez broke the British transfer record by joining Chelsea for £107m on deadline day.
      The World Cup-winning Argentina midfielder became the EIGHTH arrival in January alone, following the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix to Stamford Bridge.
      However, despite all of the new additions, fans have been quick to point out one glaring omission to Graham Potter’s squad.
      One wrote: “Gotta admire Chelsea’s transfer policy. Struggling for goals so spunk hundreds of millions on every position but a striker.”
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      Another tweeted: “Just buying anyone and still haven’t addressed the fact they have no striker. I’d argue Chelsea’s window was one of the worst ever.”
      A fellow social media user said: “Chelsea still haven’t strengthened in the area they needed to in the shape of a striker. It’s all good throwing money down but there’s no thought process to it.”

      Another commented: “Chelsea did everything but buy a striker. I thought that’s what they needed.”
      Chelsea allowed Romelu Lukaku, who cost £100m from Inter Milan back in 2021, to rejoin the Italian club on a season-long loan last summer.
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      They brought in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace him, but the Gabonese ace is barely getting a kick under Potter and has only scored three times in 17 outings.
      Fellow summer signing Raheem Sterling is joint-top scorer with six along with Kai Havertz, but most of the Stamford Bridge faithful are still bemused that no traditional No.9 was brought in with the Blues languishing tenth in the top-flight and facing a tough Champions League last-16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.
      Another tweeted: “Easy to forget that Todd Boehly has splurged all of this money, yet Chelsea’s £100mill striker is still out on loan to the same club they paid that figure… Remarkable.”
      While another added: “Chelsea have spent close to a billion and still have Havertz as main striker?”
      Chelsea are next in action when they face Fulham at home on Friday.
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      ‘It STINKS of someone who hasn’t watched him’ – Rio Ferdinand slams Paul Merson over claiming Sabitzer is ‘panic buy’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand lambasted Paul Merson’s heavy criticism of January signing Marcel Sabitzer.Sabitzer joined United on deadline day following a loan deal with Bayern Munich and will replace Christian Eriksen, who has been ruled out for three months with an ankle injury.
      Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand slammed Paul Merson’s Marcel Sabitzer criticismCredit: Getty
      Paul Merson described Marcel Sabitzer’s arrival at Manchester United as a “panic buy”Credit: Rex
      Marcel Sabitzer joined Manchester United on loan from Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Merson wasn’t impressed with the Red Devils’ signing as he labelled the midfielder as a “panic buy” and a “fourth-rate player”.
      Merson told Sky Sports: “He doesn’t get in the Bayern Munich team, as the manager just said. He’s way off that. 
      “Their two in midfield is cemented but if he was that good, he’d be pushing. So again it goes back to panic. There was no interest in him on January 1st. Now, it’s a panic buy.
      “Eriksen has just got injured. It’s a panic. You’re buying fourth-choice Bayern Munich players. For me, I’m not sure about that. He doesn’t get into the Bayern Munich team.
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      “If I’m a Manchester United fan or a Chelsea fan, I’d be looking and going, he doesn’t get anywhere near Bayern’s first team.”
      But Ferdinand strongly disagrees with the Arsenal hero’s comments as he said they “stink of someone who hasn’t seen him play”.
      The legendary defender insists Sabitzer is an ideal replacement for Eriksen after a “sensational” seven-year stint at RB Leipzig.
      The ex-England international admits the 28-year-old “hasn’t tore it up” at Bayern since his arrival in 2021 but that is due to the immense competition he faces in the pecking order.
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      Ferdinand told Vibe with FIVE: “If I was trying to get a short-term replacement for Eriksen at the drop of a hat, Sabitzer is the player I would get.
      “I watched a hell of a lot of this player when he was at RB Leipzig and he was sensational.
      “He was integral to everything they did. Yes, he’s gone to Bayern and hasn’t tore it up there or become a regular but the players he’s behind are big, household names.
      “He will be a really good signing for Man United. He’s an experienced player who has played in big games, Champions League games.
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      “For me, those comments [from Merson] stink of someone who hasn’t seen him play. This guys knows how to play football.
      “You don’t get signed by Bayern Munich if you’re a chump. He’s a really, really good footballer.
      “Manchester United couldn’t have done any better, I don’t think.” More

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      Enzo Fernandez seen for first time since £107m Chelsea transfer as he flies to UK on luxury private jet

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      ENZO FERNANDEZ has been seen for the first time since his record £107million move to Chelsea was confirmed.The Argentina ace was prised from Benfica late on transfer deadline day.
      Enzo Fernandez has been seen flying to Chelsea after his £107million transferCredit: Instagram
      And Fernandez has now been seen jetting to the UK from Portugal on a luxury private plane.
      He looked all smiles on board the jet with his agent Uriel Perez.
      And it’s expected the midfielder will be officially revealed to Chelsea fans later today.
      But supporters could not contain their excitement as the hour grew closer to Fernandez’s unveiling.
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      One said: “He will be well taken care of.”
      Another declared: “Enzo’s looking good. Welcome bro we are happy to see you.”
      One sighed: “Much love from all the Chelsea fans.”
      Another added: “The league is not yet ready for the lethal combo of Enzo and Mudryk.”
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      It now remains to be seen if Fernandez is deemed fit enough to make his Chelsea debut on Friday.
      The Blues hosts local rivals Fulham hoping to avenge last month’s 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage.
      Chelsea fans will also be hoping to see Mykhailo Mudryk make his full debut, with Noni Madueke set to play too.
      But there will be no sign of Jorginho, who has left Stamford Bridge for Premier League leaders Arsenal.
      The Italian departs after four-and-a-half years at Chelsea, costing the Gunners £12m on a one-and-a-half year contract. More

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      Southampton complete £18m deal for Genk striker Paul Onuachu – and fans can’t stop watching his ‘terrible hat-trick’

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      SOUTHAMPTON completed the signing of 6ft7in Genk striker Paul Onuachu, who fans say scored “the worst hat-trick of ALL TIME”.The 28-year-old Nigeria international has earned his move to the Premier League after netting 17 goals across all competitions this term for Genk.
      Southampton new-boy Paul Onuachu scored ‘the worst hat-trick of ALL TIME’Credit: Twitter
      The striker nearly had the ball pinched off him for the openerCredit: Twitter
      The 6ft7in 28-year-old was thankful not to miss.Credit: Twitter
      Onuachu’s second came from a rebound after a poor initial shot was savedCredit: TWITTER
      The Nigeria international’s hat-trick was sealed with a tame penalty down the middleCredit: TWITTER
      An astonishing 16 of those strikes have come in just 19 Jupiler Pro League games.
      A deeper look at his goals record is even more impressive: 164 goals and 34 assists in 329 games, with 85 of those goals coming in Belgium.
      The Saints splashed £18million on the Nigeria international, who they hope will help save them from the jaws of relegation.
      Nathan Jones’ men are sat bottom of the Prem, picking up just 15 points in 20 games.
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      Onuachu comes with a good goal reputation – but he also comes with “the worst hat-trick of ALL TIME”, according to fans.
      In a September 2021 game against RFC Seraing, Onuachu netted a 49-minute hat-trick.
      His first came in the 41st minute, where he lashed home from one yard out.
      But he mis-kicked his first attempt, and nearly had the ball pinched off him on the line.
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      For his second, he had to place his rebound into the bottom left corner after having a tame shot saved by keeper Guillaume Dietsch.
      And his hat-trick-sealing goal came from the penalty spot, kicking the ball straight down the middle.
      One fan said on Twitter: “Southampton’s new signing Paul Onuachu might have scored the worst hat-trick of all time…”
      Another tweeted: “Lmaooooo I think he has flop written all over him from the way he moves.”
      While others are more optimistic that Saints captain and set-piece King, James Ward-Prowse, will be able to provide the big man with adequate service. More

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      Chelsea set to make another signing AFTER transfer window ends with £6m deal for Jimmy-Jay Morgan, 17, from Southampton

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      CHELSEA are set to sign teenage wonderkid Jimmy-Jay Morgan from Southampton – after the transfer window has closed. The Blues have agreed to pay a staggering £6million plus add-ons for the striker born in 2006.
      Graham Potter is bringing in another star for the futureCredit: Getty
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Stamford Bridge club have struck a deal with Saints for the 17-year-old, pipping a host of clubs including Leeds to his signature.
      Morgan is expected to put pen to paper on a three-year in West London after undergoing a medical today.
      The teenager will link up with the Chelsea academy again to continue his development, despite being on the fringes of the Saints first team.
      He first joined the youth set-up aged eight but left for Southampton due to the travel between his home and the club’s Cobham training ground.
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      Morgan proved his class in front of goal with 27 strikes for the Southampton Under-16s last season – and a further 13 for the U18s.
      This term he was up to six goals and five assists in 13 youth games.
      Southampton youth coach Louis Carey said the rising star is “one of the best” finishers he had witnessed at the academy.
      New manager Nathan Jones added: “A fantastic player with a bright future if he picks the right choices and people working with him handle him well.”
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      Morgan appeared for the Saints’ U21s in the EFL Trophy earlier this season.
      And he was selected in the first-team squads for the Carabao Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday in November and then the FA Cup victory at Crystal Palace last month.
      Morgan is understood to have rejected an offer for a first professional contract at Southampton, where he had 18 months left on his current deal, before leaving for Chelsea.
      He follows in the moves made by goalkeeper Eddie Beach and forward Tyler Dibling, who both moved from Southampton to the Blues last summer – although the latter returned due to homesickness.
      On the international stage, Morgan has a prolific record of six goals in seven games for England U17s – including back-to-back braces against Georgia and Israel in European U17 Championship qualifying.
      The teenage talent becomes Chelsea’s ninth winter signing – and takes the spending by Todd Boehly for the window beyond £330m.
      Almost a third of that went on the £107m British transfer fee paid to Benfica for Enzo Fernandez.
      Benoit Badiashile, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Mykhailo Mudryk and Noni Madueke have also linked up with Graham Potter’s squad.
      Malo Gusto joined from Lyon but has been loaned back for the remainder of the season while Joao Felix arrived on a temporary switch from Atletico Madrid in a bonkers January transfer window.
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      News of Morgan heading to Chelsea comes 24 hours after Jude Soonsup-Bell left the club.
      The 19-year-old forward signed a three-year deal with Tottenham. More

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      Best XI of free transfers your club can snap up for nothing from today including former record Premier League signing

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      THERE are plenty of free transfer still available for YOUR club to snap up.And these guys could definitely do a good job.
      This free agent XI would give any team a run for their money
      The transfer window slammed shut yesterday as the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Man United wrapped up big deals.
      However, free agents are still able to sign for teams.
      And there are plenty of recognisable names hoping someone takes a chance on them.
      Here, SunSport looks at the best XI of free transfer available…
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      Raul Gudino is an imposing goalie at 6ft 5inCredit: Getty
      GK – RAUL GUDINO, 26
      A former Porto youngster, the Mexico international made his name in his homeland with giants Guadalajara.
      He spent the last six months with MLS side Atlanta.
      And at 6ft 5in is a formidable presence between the sticks.
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      Santiago Arias has been linked with Man UtdCredit: EPA
      RB – SANTIAGO ARIAS, 31
      The Colombia star boasts a number of big teams from his career, including Atletico Madrid, Sporting Lisbon and PSV Eindhoven.
      Arias most recently played on loan at Granada.
      And he was linked with Manchester United last summer.
      Nikola Maksimovic was once regarded as a top promising defenderCredit: AFP or licensors
      CB – NIKOLA MAKSIMOVIC, 31
      Former Napoli and Torino star once regarded as one of Europe’s top upcoming centre-backs.
      Saw a move to Roma fall through last year but hopes to land a top gig again.
      Eliaquim Mangala was the Premier League’s most expensive defender at Man CityCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      CB – ELIAQUIM MANGALA, 31
      Became the most expensive defender in Premier League history when he joined Man City from Porto for £42million in 2014.
      Has since starred at Valencia and Everton, with his most recent spell coming at Saint Etienne.
      Danny Rose has starred for several top English sidesCredit: Getty
      LB – DANNY ROSE, 32
      Ex-England star racked up 214 appearances for Tottenham while also enjoying Premier League spells at Sunderland, Newcastle and Watford.
      Top flight return is uncertain but is attracting interest from several Championship sides.
      Tom Carroll was once hailed as the new Luka ModricCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CM – TOM CARROLL, 30
      Another former Spurs man who was once tipped as the next Luka Modric.
      He’s been out of the game since leaving Ipswich Town, and previously enjoyed spells with Swansea and QPR.
      Alejandro Pozuelo has recently been playing in the USACredit: Getty Images – Getty
      CM – ALEJANDRO POZUELO, 31
      Most recently starred for David Beckham’s Inter Miami but could not secure long-term contract with Americans.
      Once of Swansea City, the Spaniard also played for Real Betis and Genk before moving to USA with Toronto.
      Hatem Ben Arfa remains a fan favourite despite his advancing yearsCredit: Getty
      RW – HATEM BEN ARFA, 35
      The legendary former Newcastle man is still going and was playing for French giants Lille last year.
      Despite never realising his full potential, the veteran is a football icon and would certainly bring the headlines for his new side.
      Isco was still playing for Real Madrid this time last yearCredit: AP
      AM – ISCO, 30
      Once one of Europe’s top No10s, his fall from grace has been astounding.
      Booted from Real Madrid, he failed to impress at Sevilla and saw a move to Union Berlin fall through yesterday.
      Jese Rodriguez never lived up to his potentialCredit: PA:Press Association
      LW – JESE RODRIGUEZ, 29
      Another former wonderkid who never lived up to his full billing.
      Despite playing for Real Madrid, PSG and even Stoke, he is without a club after leaving Turkish side Ankaragucu.
      Artem Dzyuba was a goal machine at ZenitCredit: Getty
      ST – ARTEM DZYUBA, 34
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      Free-scoring Russian striker has struggled since leaving his beloved Zenit St Petersburg, playing just four times for Adana Demirspor.
      Was linked with Rangers last month and is also reportedly on radar of Belgian giants Anderlecht. More

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      Man Utd Premier League title winner makes transfer return to first club aged 33 as former side hail ‘world-class’ star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hero Shinji Kagawa has rejoined childhood club Cerezo Osaka after a successful career in Europe.Kagawa, 33, returned to his homeland after a short stint at Sint-Truiden with his career seemingly coming full circle.
      Ex-Manchester United ace Shinji Kagawa returned to Cerezo OsakaCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      Osaka’s website announced: “Shinji Kagawa – He’s HOME!
      “We are pleased to announce that Shinji Kagawa will join from Sint-Truiden on a permanent transfer.
      “A press conference will be held on February 11.”
      Kagawa’s former club issued a touching farewell as they described him as a “world-class player”.
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      Sint-Truiden’s sporting director Andre Pinto said: “We are honoured that such a world-class player as Kagawa has been a part of Sint-Truiden.
      “Shinji regularly showed his class during his time with us, and he was also a mentor to our young players.”
      Kagawa kicked off his professional career with Osaka in 2006 at the tender age of 17 years old and amassed a whopping total of 57 goals as well as 17 assists in 127 appearances.
      That earned the midfielder a blockbuster move to Borussia Dortmund in 2010.
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      The former Japan international won two consecutive Bundesliga titles with Dortmund in 2011 and 2012, which is when he undertook the biggest challenge of his career.
      That was when he joined United on Sir Alex Ferguson’s final year in charge.
      Kagawa won the Premier League and the Community Shield with the Red Devils in 2013.
      The Japanese star left Old Trafford just a year later, with six goals and 10 assists in 57 appearances under his belt.
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      Shinji Kagawa joined Manchester United in 2012 and spent two yearsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Kagawa returned to Dortmund and stayed for another five years, one of which he spent on loan at Besiktas.
      He then underwent short spells at Real Zaragoza, PAOK and of course Sint-Truiden. More