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      Erik ten Hag tells Marcus Rashford to snub PSG transfer and help make Man Utd the best team in the WORLD again

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has been told to stick with Manchester United and help make them the best team in the world again.The striker has 18 months left on his contract with the club trying to tie him to a new long-term deal.
      Marcus Rashford has been sensational since the arrival of Erik ten HagCredit: AFP
      Paris Saint-Germain have already made known their interest in the in-form 25-year-old.
      But Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag insists the local lad can achieve all he wants in football if he sticks with the club where he grew up.
      Ten Hag said: “I hope that all our players can have interest from clubs because that means you are doing a good job, that the team is outperforming so that is what we are aiming for.
      “Then, I would say this is the best place to be because we want to construct the best team, first in England, then in Europe, then in the world.”
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      And Ten Hag says the way he is constructing that team is perfect for Rashford and the club.
      He said: “He understands Man Utd is his club, that’s first, but also, in this environment, in this team, he is playing his best football.
      “He is improving and that is about him because he’s working on the good things.
      “He is giving 100 per cent energy in it and he has a good plan and also in this team he can bring his qualities.
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      “So this team can help him be in the right position and to score goals, which he is good at. This team is constructed so that his qualities come to the fore and he knows that.
      “But, definitely yes, he is important for us and if we want to get the success we want, we need him.”
      They certainly would like one or two of his goals on Wednesday night at the City Ground in their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Nottingham Forest as he looks to add to his 17 for the season.
      Of those, nine have come in the last ten games since returning from the World Cup where he scored three for England.
      The Red Devils could do with Antony being on song as well after he came in for criticism during United’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates on Sunday.
      Ten Hag said: “He can do better.
      “I see space for improvement and we want him to be more direct, but the team is performing better if he is on the pitch and that is a good thing, a good base to build further on.”
      United take on Forest as they target a Wembley final against either Newcastle or Southampton and ending a trophy drought that stretches back to the Europa League triumph under Jose Mourinho in 2017.
      That barren run equals an unwanted 40-year record for the club after going without silverware between their FA Cup successes of 1977 and 1983.
      They have lost two finals since that 2017 triumph, in the FA Cup and Europa League, and fallen at the semi-final stage a further four times.
      Ten Hag said: “It is too long that this club didn’t win a trophy and it belongs to this club to win trophies so we have to get back on track.
      “It’s the best feeling you can have, winning a trophy, and I have the luck in my career to win some trophies and it’s magnificent, especially for the fans, it’s so great.
      “The fans here have some experience of this, especially the older ones.
      “But in this period Manchester United haven’t won trophies, it is too long ago. We are aware of that fact and we have to do it again.”
      Ten Hag says his Manchester United players will be motivated by a red hot atmosphere at The City Ground in their first game there for 24 years.
      Their last visit in 1999 saw the Red Devils run out 8-1 winners with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coming on as a substitute to score four.
      Ten Hag will be expecting a tighter game on Wednesday evening before a packed crowd on the banks of The Trent.
      He said: “It’s a long time ago United played there and when there is a fanatical audience it is nice to play in front of.
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      “It will be a good atmosphere and I think it will motivate the players and we have to get ready for that.”
      Man Utd (likely XI): De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Fred; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Rashford. More

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      Arsenal ‘approach Everton over £50m Amadou Onana transfer’ after star reportedly fails to turn up to Toffees training

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      ARSENAL have reportedly approached Everton over a £50million transfer for Amadou Onana.That’s after Sky Sports claimed the midfielder failed to turn up for Toffees training on Tuesday.
      Arsenal have approached Everton over a £50m switch for Amadou OnanaCredit: Alamy
      Onana, 21, has been one of Everton’s few shining lights this term following a £33m switch from Lille last summer.
      The Belgium international has made 20 appearances in all competitions.
      And it’s reckoned that big-spenders Chelsea are exploring a move as they look to boost their ranks with football’s top youngsters.
      However, 90min claims Arsenal have now joined the race for Onana.
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      Mikel Arteta is hoping to strengthen his midfield options, having already completed January moves for Brighton winger Leandro Trossard and Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior.
      And he reckons Onana would be perfect to give Arsenal’s title credentials another lift.
      The Gunners have now approached Everton over a deal for their star, with the Toffees open to business after reportedly being put up for sale by Farhad Moshiri.
      But Arsenal will have to pay a massive £50m if they want to bring Onana to the Etihad.
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      Their approach comes after the playmaker reportedly missed Everton’s training session on Tuesday.
      Sky Sports says Onana was not present at Finch Farm one day after Frank Lampard was sacked.
      And it’s also claimed Anthony Gordon was missing too.
      His reported absence comes amid links with a move to Newcastle.
      Mega-rich Toon are hoping to land Gordon for £25m plus 15m in add-ons, just six months after Everton turned down £60m from Chelsea.
      And Everton have a big decision to make as they also look to appoint a new boss to save them from the dreaded drop. More

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      Real Madrid want Jude Bellingham in sensational swap transfer as they ‘prepare offer of £88m AND Eduardo Camavinga’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly desperate to sign Jude Bellingham ahead of a string of Premier League clubs.And they are ready to offer £88million AND Eduardo Camavinga in exchange for the Borussia Dortmund star this summer.
      Real Madrid are set to bid £88m for Borussia Dortmund star Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Real are also ready to offer Eduardo Camavinga as part of their bidCredit: Rex
      Sky Germany claims Real chiefs are ready to make an offer their German counterparts can’t refuse as the race for Bellingham heats up.
      The England ace, 19, is one of Europe’s most sought-after players after an outstanding World Cup campaign.
      And Bellingham is being chased by almost all of the Premier League’s top sides to spark a major summer scramble.
      However, Real believe they can land the teen as long as they can persuade Dortmund into accepting an offer.
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      The Spanish champs can’t afford the reported £135m price-tag, having already committed to a £60m deal for 16-year-old Brazilian winger Endrick.
      So Real are instead plotting to bid a tasty £88m fee while also handing over Camavinga in exchange.
      Like Bellingham, the 20-year-old France international is rated as one of the continent’s top young midfielders.
      However, it appears Real see Bellingham as the better long-term prospect for their ambitions.
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      And they are reportedly ready to sacrifice Camavinga to get a deal over the line.
      The tempting swap-plus-cash proposal could be enough to twist Dortmund’s arm.
      It would firstly provide the Bundesliga side with an immediate like-for-like replacement.
      And they would also have a stunning amount of money to significantly strengthen several other areas of their squad.
      Most importantly, Camavinga is apparently open to the idea as well after struggling for minutes at Real this season.
      And on the other side of the deal, it would take a lot to dissuade Bellingham from linking up with fellow young icons like Vinicius Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni. More

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      Newcastle attempt to hijack Tottenham’s transfer for Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo but ‘have £31m opening bid rejected’

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      NEWCASTLE are trying to hijack Tottenham’s bid to sign Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, according to reports.The Italy international, 23, has been heavily linked with Antonio Conte’s side in the January transfer window.
      Nicolo Zaniolo has attracted a lot of interest from Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Spurs were understood to be interested in a loan move with the option to buy.
      Borussia Dortmund and West Ham have also reportedly been monitoring his situation.
      However, according to journalist Tancredi Palmeri, Newcastle have now emerged as a potential destination for Zaniolo after offering Roma £31million for the Serie A side’s No22.
      The opening bid was rejected by the Italian outfit, but Eddie Howe’s men could yet return with a second offer.
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      Roma have slapped a £35m release clause on Zaniolo.
      But Jose Mourinho’s side are already monitoring potential replacements in case Zaniolo leaves this month.
      The versatile midfielder has contributed two goals and three assists in 17 appearances this season.
      He joined Roma from Inter Milan in 2018 and has since registered 24 goals and 18 assists in 128 matches for the club.
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      Newcastle and Tottenham are both in a battle for a top four place in the Premier League this season.
      The Magpies currently sit third in the table, above Man Utd on goal difference.
      But Spurs are just three points adrift of them in fifth following their 1-0 win over Fulham on Monday. More

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      Chelsea’s forgotten man Tiemoue Bakayoko FINALLY set for transfer exit as club ‘agrees to sell him to Adana Demirspor’

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      CHELSEA are FINALLY set to sell forgotten man Tiemoue Bakayoko – five years after his last appearance.The Blues spent a whopping £40million to land the defensive midfielder from Monaco in 2017.
      Tiemoue Bakayoko looks set to finally leave Chelsea for Adana DemirsporCredit: Rex
      But after 43 appearances in that 2017-18 season under Antonio Conte, the last of which was the FA Cup final win, the flop signing has not played for the club ever again.
      Now the Frenchman eventually could leave the club.
      According to Turkish transfer expert Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, an agreement is in place between Chelsea and Super Lig side Adana Demirspor.
      And now with a transfer arranged, the Turkish club look on course to sit down with the player to discuss his contract.
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      Bakayoko is nearing the end of a two-year loan at AC Milan, where there is a clause to make the switch permanent.
      This is his second loan to the San Siro giants and fourth temporary stint away from Chelsea – he also joined Monaco and Napoli between his AC Milan spells.
      But it is understood the 28-year-old will be able to terminate the loan deal early to make the switch to Turkey.
      There were suggestions that could have happened last summer when Nice, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest were all interested in the one-cap France international.
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      Bakayoko – who joined Chelsea in the same transfer window as fellow struggler Danny Drinkwater – still has 18 months remaining on his Stamford Bridge contract.
      Should he complete the move to Adana, Bakayoko would link up with the likes of Benjamin Stambouli, Britt Assombalonga, Younes Belhanda and captain Gokhan Inler. More

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      Malo Gusto ‘wants to join Chelsea ahead of Man Utd transfer as Blues prepare second bid after failed £18m offer’

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      MALO GUSTO reportedly wants to join Chelsea ahead of Manchester United.The Blues are thought to be preparing a second bid after having an £18million offer rejected by Lyon.
      Chelsea are preparing a new bid for Malo Gusto, who is eager to make the moveCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have identified Gusto, 19, as the successor to iconic right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.
      Todd Boehly has already signed six players this month in a bid to back under-fire Graham Potter.
      But the American chief wants more incomings before a new Uefa rule banning long-term contracts kicks in.
      And Gusto is top of the list for Chelsea along with a new central midfielder.
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      The teenager is rated as one of the brightest young talents in French football, prompting the Blues to launch an £18m bid yesterday.
      The offer was turned down by Lyon, who are desperate to keep Gusto despite additional interest from Man United.
      However, that could prove hard as Foot Mercato claims Gusto is desperate to join Chelsea regardless of United’s presence.
      Potter is equally keen to sign Gusto as competition for injury-prone star Reece James.
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      And it’s reckoned Chelsea are now preparing a new bid for the young defender worth between £27m and £35m.
      Should he move to Stamford Bridge, Gusto would become the latest French star to be snapped up by Chelsea.
      The Blues currently boast three Les Bleus aces in N’Golo Kante, Wesley Fofana and new centre-back Benoit Badiashile.
      Before them, attackers like Olivier Giroud, Nicolas Anelka and Florent Malouda lit up west London.
      And there have been further fan favourites in Claude Makelele, Marcel Desailly and Frank Leboeuf.
      But there have also been several French flops at the Bridge, including Tiemoue Bakayoko, Loic Remy and Lassana Diarra.
      Others like William Gallas and Kurt Zouma evoked mixed feelings when they respectively joined rivals Arsenal and West Ham.
      And Chelsea fans will be hoping Gusto is nothing but a sure-fire hit should he make the switch. More

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      Man Utd ‘are ready to cash in on Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay’ as Erik ten Hag targets transfer rebuild

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to cash in on Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay.That’s as Erik ten Hag looks to raise transfer funds for a summer rebuild.
      Man Utd are ready to sell Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay this summerCredit: Getty
      TalkSport claims the Red Devils must sell before they can invest heavily in new recruits due to Financial Fair Player rules.
      United have no intention of shaking up their squad this month, with just a week remaining in the window.
      But Ten Hag has made it clear he intends to sweep away the dead wood to bring in some of his own signings this summer, with Chelsea target Malo Gusto on his list.
      And one player in the firing line is axed captain Maguire.
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      The centre-back has started just four Premier League games this season, and is now fifth-choice in his position after Luke Shaw’s switch from the left.
      West Ham are known to be keen after failing with a loan bid for Maguire last week.
      And his exit would open the door for Ten Hag to appoint a new skipper.
      As for McTominay, he too finds himself down the pecking order at Old Trafford.
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      Newcastle are hoping to take the Scot off United’s hands.
      But after starting in Sunday’s narrow 3-2 defeat at Arsenal, McTominay could yet convince Ten Hag he still has a future at the club.
      Indeed, Ten Hag hailed the anchorman ahead of the game, hinting the ace still has a chance of staying.
      United’s boss said: “Scott can do the job, he’s a great player for our squad. He’s a great player for this team and I think he’s also making a good development.” More

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      Tottenham ‘attempt to HIJACK Everton’s Danjuma transfer at last minute despite Villarreal star completing medical’

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      TOTTENHAM have made a late swoop to hijack Everton’s move for Arnaut Danjuma.The Dutch international, 25, looked all set to join the Toffees, who sacked manager Frank Lampard on Monday.
      Danjuma completed a medical at Everton on SundayCredit: Getty
      Danjuma was believed to have undergone a medical with the Goodison Park side at the weekend.
      But with the paperwork yet to be signed off, Spurs have made an approach at the 11th hour to steal the winger on loan from under Everton’s noses.

      Danjuma has Premier League experience having joined Bournemouth the summer preceding the season the Cherries were relegated to the Championship.
      He excelled in the second tier, netting 15 goals in 33 league appearances, which landed him a switch to Villarreal in January 2021.
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      He hit ten La Liga goals last term but fell down the pecking order this season at the Yellow Submarine, who are willing to farm him out.
      Lagos-born Danjuma, who has six goals and two goals for the Netherlands, revealed to SunSport in 2020 how he was mistakenly arrested on suspicion of attempted murder while walking through Bournemouth city centre in March of that year.
      Should Spurs snatch Danjuma from under Everton’s nose, it’ll be another blow for the Toffees, who are on the search for a new manager.
      Frank Lampard was sacked on Monday have his team won just one in their last 14 games, and Saturday’s 2-0 loss to West Ham was the final nail in his coffin.
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      Former Athletic Bilbao boss Marcelino is reportedly on Everton’s shortlist to replace Lampard.
      Spurs are trying to bolster boss Antonio Conte’s squad to boost their chances of a top-four finish.
      Conte’s men are sat fifth in the Prem after 21 games played.
      They’re sat three points behind third and fourth-place Newcastle and Manchester United.
      However, both of those teams have a game in hand over Spurs.
      Roma ace Nicolo Zaniolo has also been linked with a move to North London.
      As has Sporting Lisbon defender Pedro Porro.
      Tottenham’s league finish could determine where star man Harry Kane plays his football next term.
      Kane is about to enter the final year of his deal in North London.
      And reports claimed on Monday that Kane would be willing to extend his stay at Tottenham if the “circumstances are right”.
      Kane said: “I am concentrating on this season.
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      “There will always be talk about my future, I just want to focus on my job on the pitch.
      “There is a long way to go, a lot to play for like the Champions League, FA Cup and that is what my focus is on.” More