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      Man Utd given Joao Felix transfer deadline as Atletico demand £9.5m loan fee AND commitment to buy at £70.5m

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have until the middle of next week to secure a loan deal for Joao Felix, according to reports.The Atletico Madrid forward, 23, joined the Spanish giants for £113million back in 2019.
      Joao Felix is being heavily linked with a move away from Atletico MadridCredit: EPA
      But he has failed to live up to that price tag, contributing just 38 goals and 14 assists in 130 games.
      An alleged falling out with Diego Simeone means Atletico are now willing to offload him.
      However, they are refusing to let Man Utd seal the Portuguese international for a cut-price.
      Felix’s agent Jorge Mendes met with the LaLiga side’s CEO Miguel Angel Gil on Thursday to put forward the Red Devils’ loan offer of £3m.
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      United also said they would be willing to pay the player’s wages.
      But according to The Mirror, Atletico rejected that bid and are thought to be holding out for a loan fee of £9.5m AND an obligation to buy for £70.5m.
      They are now giving United until the middle of next week to complete a deal.
      Erik ten Hag’s men are understood to have first option on Felix and will have 48 hours to match any other offers.
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      Arsenal are also renewing their interest following a failed pursuit in the summer, with Mendes set to meet Gunners chiefs to discuss the move.
      Felix scored for Atletico against Elche on December 29 but was then left out of Simeone’s squad for their Copa del Rey win over Oviedo on Wednesday.
      Meanwhile, United are lining up Burnley striker Wout Weghorst as an alternative should they miss out on Felix.
      The 30-year-old Dutchman is currently on loan at Besiktas, but he appeared to say goodbye to the fans after scoring for the Turkish side on Saturday.
      Man Utd are in need of a striker following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Their only options to lead the line currently are Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford – who is proving effective on the left-hand side. More

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      David De Gea facing HUGE pay-cut to stay at Man Utd as club look to implement ‘Ronaldo rule’ on wages

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star David De Gea will reportedly have to accept a significant pay-cut to stay at Old Trafford.De Gea’s £375,000-a-week contract runs out in June and United are said to have offered the goalkeeper a far lower “take it or leave it” deal.
      Manchester United star David De Gea will have to accept a major pay cut to stayCredit: PA
      Manchester United have introduce a “Ronaldo rule on wages”Credit: Getty
      According to the Daily Mail, the Red Devils have introduced a “Ronaldo rule” to ensure nobody is paid significantly more than their team-mates.
      Salaries will be capped at £200,000-per-week with the Spain international the first to be impacted.

      The 32-year-old will be offered a new deal in the region of £180,000-£200,000-a-week.
      Before Ronaldo’s dramatic departure from Manchester and subsequent move to Al-Nassr, he was earning a staggering £480,000-a-week.
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      But chief executive Richard Arnold, director of football John Murtough and manager Erik ten Hag will now employ a squad-wide pay cap in order to avoid a culture of jealousy.
      Bruno Fernandes signed a new five-year deal in 2022 and is believed to be earning within the pay bracket.
      The same goes for Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Casemiro’s salaries.
      And United have also imposed wage sanctions in players’ contracts for failing to qualify for the Champions League.
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      Recent reports suggest De Gea is willing to accept a pay cut to remain at Old Trafford.
      The Spaniard said last week he is confident talks to stay at the club will end “in a good way”.
      However, United are preparing for contingency plans in case De Gea doesn’t put pen to paper.
      That is why they are also keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach’s Yann Sommer and Porto’s Diogo Costa among others. More

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      Wout Weghorst waved ‘goodbye’ to fans before talking to his club about Man Utd transfer claims Besiktas coach

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      BESIKTAS manager Senol Gunes has claimed Wout Weghorst said “goodbye” to the fans on Saturday amid speculation over a move to Manchester United.The Dutchman, 30, is currently on loan at the Turkish outfit from Burnley.
      Wout Weghorst headed to the Besiktas fans after scoring on SaturdayCredit: Getty

      But there are strong rumours he could end his spell there prematurely if Erik ten Hag’s side are able to strike a deal.
      Weghorst scored the winner in Besiktas’ 2-1 victory over Kasimpasa on Saturday.
      It takes his tally to nine goals in 18 appearances for the club this season.
      After netting his side’s second goal, he walked towards the adoring fans, kissed the badge and appeared to thank them for their support before waving to the crowd.
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      Boss Gunes took this as the Netherlands international bidding farewell, but insists Weghorst must speak to the club about his situation.
      Following the win at the weekend, the Besiktas head coach said: “Weghorst is an important player for us.
      “It is not enough to say goodbye to the audience. He also needs to talk to the club. I have heard of such a development, but it is not clear.
      “I’ll consider [him] leaving after I talk to both him and the club.”
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      Man Utd are in need of a striker following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Their only options to lead the line currently are Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford – who is proving effective on the left-hand side.

      A loan move for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix has been considered but Man Utd are refusing to meet the Spanish side’s asking price. 
      Atletico want a £13.5million loan fee, with Felix’s £6m wages also needing to be covered.
      And Weghorst, who scored a stunning brace against Argentina at the World Cup, has emerged as an alternative.
      However, he did struggle in England with Burnley during the second half of last season.
      The Clarets were relegated as the ex-Wolfsburg man mustered just two goals and three assists in 20 Premier League appearances. More

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      Chelsea new-boy David Datro Fofana’s old club want transfer CANCELLED and have written to Fifa to stop £10.5m deal

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      THE boyhood club of Chelsea’s latest signing, David Datro Fofana, have attempted to CANCEL his move to Stamford Bridge.The Blues confirmed the arrival of the striker, 20, from Molde last month for £10.5million.
      Chelsea unveiled new signing Fofana earlier this weekCredit: Getty
      It means Graham Potter’s men have now already secured three new signings in the January window – Fofana, Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile, 21, and young Brazilian midfielder Andrey Santos, 18.
      However, according to The Mail, Fofana’s childhood side, Abidjan City, have written to Fifa alleging his first professional move to Molde two years ago was “unlawful”.
      The row is the result of a dispute between Abidjan City and Fofana’s mother over whether she signed a consent form for him to join the Norwegian club in 2016.
      At the time, he was just 15 years of age.
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      Club president Marco Taddei wrote: “We, therefore, invite you to intervene with the Chelsea club so that the player’s transfer is suspended until the dispute between the Molde FK club and ourselves is settled.”
      Chelsea insist the player is fully registered with them.
      Fofana, who has been capped three times by Ivory Coast, went on to contribute 24 goals and 10 assists in 65 games for Molde – a run of form which saw him earn his move to Chelsea.
      His arrival comes amid an injury crisis for the Blues as they languish down in 10th place in the Premier League table.
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      Potter has a host of players sidelined including N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell, Edouard Mendy, Reece James, Armando Broja, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Wesley Fofana.
      Raheem Sterling and Christian Pulisic also went off with problems in the first half of their 1-0 loss to Manchester City on Thursday evening.

      The depletion has seen Chelsea become incredibly active in the January transfer market.
      They are furiously pursuing Benfica and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21, although his £106m release clause is proving a stumbling block.
      And they are also hoping to hijack Arsenal’s deal for Shakhtar Donetsk forward Mykhailo Mudryk, 22.
      Chelsea have already spent more than £300m since the end of last season.
      Potter’s men face Man City for a second time in three days on Sunday when they travel to the Etihad for an FA Cup third-round clash. More

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      Man Utd planning to introduce ‘Ronaldo rule’ which will limit player salaries to £200k a week to avoid jealousy

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly preparing to introduce a “Cristiano Ronaldo rule” which will see salaries limited to £200,000-a-week.The Red Devils’ most recent annual wage bill was around £228m – the biggest in the Premier League.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was earning nearly £500,000-a-week at Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      David de Gea will see his wages slashed dramatically if he signs a new dealCredit: Getty
      Before Ronaldo’s departure to Al-Nassr, he was earning a staggering £480,000-a-week, while keeper David de Gea is still raking in £375k every seven days.
      However, according to The Mail, chief executive Richard Arnold, director of football John Murtough and manager Erik ten Hag are set to employ a squad-wide pay cap in order to avoid a culture of jealousy in the dressing room.
      And that means De Gea, who is out of contract this summer, will be offered a new deal in the region of £180,000-£200,000-a-week.
      The Spanish keeper, who has been at Old Trafford since 2011, revealed last week his belief that talks with the club will end in a “good way”, but this new wage reduction could dampen that optimism.
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      Bruno Fernandes signed a new five-year deal back in April and is believed to be earning within the pay bracket.
      Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire and Casemiro are said to be on similar salaries.
      And the Man Utd players have wage sanctions written into their contracts for failing to qualify for the Champions League.
      Luke Shaw, whose deal expires in 2024, will reportedly be offered a wage packet in the same range.
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      However, this self-imposed cap will make it difficult to tie down Marcus Rashford.
      It was reported in the summer that Paris Saint-Germain were willing to pay the England international a staggering £850,000-a-week to bring him to the club.
      That would more than quadruple his current weekly wage which stands at £200k.
      United did trigger an extension in his deal earlier this season to keep him until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
      But they will still be eager to secure a long-term contract given his recent form.
      Rashford already has 13 goals and six assists in 24 appearances for Ten Hag’s side this season. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Borussia Monchengladbach chief says Yann Sommer will NOT be allowed to leave in January

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have suffered a transfer blow in their bid to sign Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer.United are keeping tabs on Sommer during the January transfer window amid doubts over David de Gea’s future at Old Trafford.
      Manchester United are keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann SommerCredit: Getty
      Gladbach insist Manchester United target Yann Sommer won’t leaveCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils, though, are facing intense competition from Bayern Munich who are looking for someone to fill in for Manuel Neuer, who broke his leg in a skiing accident.
      But Gladbach director Roland Virkus insists the Switzerland international, who is also targeted by Inter Milan, won’t be allowed to leave the Borussia-Park mid-season..
      Virkus told the Rheinische Post: “We will not let Yann Sommer go in January. We have also informed Bayern.”
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also reported that Bayern have taken the message and will consider recalling Alexander Nubel from his loan stint at Monaco.
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      Romano tweeted: “Sommer remains a target for Inter as a free agent for June.
      “FC Bayern will now focus on Alex Nubel deal with Monaco.”
      United are preparing a contingency plan in case De Gea doesn’t sign a new contract in June when his current deal runs out.
      However, recent reports suggest the Spain international is willing to accept a pay cut to remain at Old Trafford.
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      The Red Devils have the option to extend De Gea’s 12-year stay but are having doubts due to his huge salary.
      The Manchester giants will instead enter into discussions with the Spaniard and his representatives “in an attempt to persuade him to pen fresh terms on reduced wages”.
      But the shot-stopper is prepared to accept the salary cut in order to stay.
      That would save United the trouble of signing a new goalkeeper especially after landing Jack Butland on loan from Crystal Palace. More

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      Jude Bellingham transfer will cost £100million UP FRONT as Dortmund tell Man Utd, City and Liverpool and Co to stump up

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S admirers will have to pay around £100million up front if they hope to sign Europe’s hottest property in the summer.Both Manchester clubs and Liverpool would love to bring him to the Premier League, while Real Madrid are confident they can trump them all.
      Borussia Dortmund won’t let Jude Bellingham leave on the cheapCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund are understood to have told all interested parties they are prepared to do  business — if the majority of Bellingham’s valuation is paid in one hit.
      And with a fee in the region of £130m being quoted, any serious buyer will have to come up with a huge down payment.
      It has made a top-four finish vital for Liverpool, while United know they need the same after slipping down the pecking order of go-to clubs for players in recent seasons.
      With Bellingham’s wages expected to be in the region of £300,000 per week and a hefty signing bonus, Dortmund expect their stance to flush out the serious bidders.
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      The Bundesliga side have to factor in a five per cent sell-on clause to the England midfielder’s former club Birmingham, agreed as part of the deal which saw them sign the teen for £22m in 2020.
      There is growing feeling in Germany that Madrid and City lead the race for the 19-year-old, due to their financial clout.
      City could raise around £75m if Bernardo Silva is sold at the end of the season, while Ilkay Gundogan is also in the final six months of his contract.
      Despite Madrid’s strong links to Bellingham, boss Carlo Ancelotti recently distanced his side from a swoop.
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      The Italian, who already boasts a midfield including Luka Modric, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde, said: “Bellingham has shown at the World Cup that he is a great midfielder, but so have others.
      “Enzo Fernandez has played very well. Gavi and Pedri as well.
      “Bellingham is one of those very good midfielders, but I’ll stick with the ones we have.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo can now play for Al-Nassr as Saudi side terminate Man Utd transfer target Vincent Aboubakar’s contract

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S Al-Nassr debut is one step closer after the Saudi club ripped up Vincent Aboubakar’s contract.Saudi league rules dictate that clubs can only register eight foreign players in their respective squads.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has moved one step closer to making his Al-Nassr debutCredit: AFP
      Prior to Ronaldo’s stunning arrival, Al-Nassr already possessed a full quota – meaning that one was going to have to leave.
      According to RMC Sport, Aboubakar’s contract was terminated by mutual consent – with the Cameroonian being compensated and now a free agent.
      His departure means that Ronaldo can be registered to play for his new side.
      But the 37-year-old must first serve the ban he received for knocking a mobile phone out of a 14-year-old’s hands last November.
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      He missed the first match of his two-game suspension yesterday, as Al-Nassr beat Al-Ta’ee 2-0 – with Ronaldo watching on from the stands.
      Ronaldo will remain banned for his new team’s trip to Al-Shabab next Saturday, before becoming eligible to make his debut in the January 22 home clash with Ettifaq.
      The forward has begun training with his new side, donning his new Al-Nassr gear as he hit the gym.
      Aboubakar, meanwhile, has been linked with a move to replace Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
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      United chiefs are keen to recruit a striker in January, but don’t have a big budget to do so amid uncertainty regarding the Glazers’ future as owners.
      Aboubakar’s availability as a free agent could attract a swoop from the Red Devils.
      The 30-year-old bagged 13 goals in 39 games for Al-Nassr.
      He previously represented Porto, Besiktas, Lorient and Valenciennes.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have also been linked with their manager’s compatriot Wout Weghorst.
      Vincent Aboubakar netted 13 goals for Al-NassrCredit: AFP More