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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

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      Man Utd ‘failed in £100m Declan Rice transfer bid last summer’ as price for Arsenal and Chelsea target is revealed

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      MAN UTD reportedly saw a £100MILLION bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice rejected last summer.The Hammers skipper, 24, has been heavily linked with a host of top six clubs including Chelsea and Arsenal.
      Declan Rice has been heavily linked with a move in the summer windowCredit: Getty
      But it was Man Utd who were leading the race to sign him ahead of the 2022/23 season as they looked to bolster the centre of their midfield.
      They eventually landed on Brazilian Casemiro, 30, as he arrived at Old Trafford from Real Madrid for £70m.
      But according to talkSPORT, United were not so lucky when it came to their mammoth offer for Rice as West Ham turned down £100m.
      And the reports are that it will take £120m plus add-ons to secure the England international this summer.
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      That is despite his contract expiring in 2024.
      Rice is being closely monitored by both Arsenal and Chelsea as they prepare to do battle for the Kingston-born midfielder at the end of the season.
      Mikel Arteta’s men see him as a long-term replacement for Thomas Partey or Granit Xhaka – despite the arrival of Jorginho in the January window.
      And Chelsea are keen to strengthen in the middle of the park following the departure of Jorginho.
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      N’Golo Kante is also set to become a free agent in the summer if he does not pen a new deal.
      Rice has made 222 appearances for West Ham since breaking through in 2017, contributing 11 goals and 12 assists.
      He has also received 39 England caps and become one of Gareth Southgate’s most trusted lieutenants in recent years.
      And during the Qatar World Cup, Rice dropped a big hint he was open to leaving West Ham.
      Speaking in an England press conference, he was asked if he is hungry to win titles at club level, to which he replied: “Yeah, 100 per cent. For the last two or three years I’ve been saying that.
      “I’ve been consistently playing well for my club. I want to win trophies for my club.
      “You only get one career and you want to look back at what you’ve won and play in the biggest games. I am really ambitious and I want that.”
      West Ham currently sit 16th in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone.
      They are still in both the FA Cup and Europa Conference League. More

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      Harry Kane refuses to commit future to Tottenham after scoring record goal amid Man Utd transfer interest

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      HARRY KANE failed to pledge his future to Tottenham after becoming the club’s all-time record goalscorer.The England captain, 29, netted a 267th goal for Spurs on Sunday in a 1-0 win over Man City.
      Harry Kane is now Spurs’ all-time record goalscorerCredit: Alamy
      Spurs’ talisman was quizzed about his future after the matchCredit: Twitter / RealKevinPalmer
      But he refused to give a straight answer, insisting he is focused on this seasonCredit: Twitter / RealKevinPalmer
      The strike moves him beyond the legendary Jimmy Greaves as the Lilywhites’ most prolific marksman outright.
      Kane was given a special presentation after the match following his record-breaking afternoon.
      And he was then asked in a post-match interview whether the moment told Tottenham fans he is “here to stay”.
      However, the Spurs man refused to confirm he will remain in North London as Man Utd continue to be linked with the striker.
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      Speaking to Viaplay Fotball, he said: “I’m just here to perform every game and give my all for the badge.
      “We’ll see what happens but I’m concentrated on this season.
      “We’ve got the FA Cup, we’ve got the Champions League coming up, and we’re in a good position in the league to really try and push forward.
      “So that’s what I’m concentrated on.”
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      Kane already has 19 goals in 30 appearances for Tottenham so far this season.
      And his winner against Man City was the Three Lions skipper’s 200th in the Premier League.
      He is now just eight behind Wayne Rooney and 60 shy of record-holder Alan Shearer.
      But it remains to be seen whether he will break the record in a Tottenham shirt.
      Man Utd have been heavily linked with a summer move for the forward.
      And he is also thought to be on the radar of German champions Bayern Munich.
      Kane tried to force through a move to Man City in the summer of 2021, but Spurs managed to keep hold of their man.
      Antonio Conte’s men sit fifth in the Premier League table, one point adrift of the top four.
      They are also into the fifth round of the FA Cup and last-16 of the Champions League. More

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      Erik ten Hag draws up three-man transfer wishlist for summer as he plans huge squad overhaul with stars axed

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      ERIK TEN HAG is targeting a summer overhaul at Manchester United, reports claim.After signing just three players on loan in January, permanent signings are expected at the end of the season.
      Erik ten Hag has reportedly identified where he wants to strengthen in the summerCredit: Reuters
      And United boss Erik ten Hag has identified where wants to strengthen his side, according to the Mirror.
      A striker, centre-back and “dynamic” midfielder are all said to be on his wishlist.
      The front man seems likely to be Napoli goal machine Victor Osimhen, who has scored 16 goals in 17 Serie A games.
      But Ten Hag wants quality reinforcements in all areas of the pitch.
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      After shelling out over £200million in the summer on Antony, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia, money was tight in the January window.
      Ten Hag added to his squad by bringing in Marcel Sabitzer, Wout Weghorst and Jack Butland on temporary deals.
      But permanent transfers are expected as Ten Hag looks to refresh in the summer.
      Part of the overhaul also includes waving goodbye to a number of players.
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      The Mirror go on to say as many as six first-team players could be sold.
      That would free up the funds to pursue big money moves for Ten Hag’s targets.
      It’s thought United are willing to listen to offers for Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay.
      Eric Bailly and Alex Telles, who are both out on loan this season, are also set to be moved on.
      Club captain Harry Maguire is another who has been linked with a move away. More

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      Chelsea ‘in talks with LAFC over Aubameyang transfer’ after striker is axed from Champions League squad

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG may be set to leave Chelsea for Los Angeles FC, reports suggest.Aubameyang has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge and was even axed from the Blues’ Champions League squad.
      Chelsea ace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be on his way to Los Angeles FCCredit: Getty
      According to Relevo, the West Londoners have entered talks with LAFC regarding a potential deal for the striker.
      The transfer window has just opened in the MLS as it runs from January 31 until April 24.
      The Gabon international returned to the Premier League only last summer and reunited with former Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea.
      However, new owner Todd Boehly axed Tuchel soon after and the 33-year-old soon fell out of favour under his successor Graham Potter.
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      Aubameyang fell even further down the pecking order during Chelsea’s January transfer spree and has since been linked with a move away.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, AC Milan are looking to re-sign the Gabonese star in the summer.

      The same report suggested that Milan are the “best positioned club” for his signature.
      Aubameyang fuelled rumours of a move to San Siro by jetting off to Milan with his family soon after he was cut from the Champions League squad.
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      Aubameyang has only managed a mere three goals and one assist in 18 matches across all competitions this season.
      Potter has shaken things up after a busy transfer window, which saw a whopping eight new players coming in.
      The arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk and Joao Felix has created even more competition for a place in Chelsea’s attack. More