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      Cody Gakpo reveals he thought he was joining Man Utd before completing shock £37m Liverpool transfer

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      WORLD CUP star Cody Gakpo admits he thought he was joining Manchester United.But the Dutchman has no regrets about opting for a £37million move to rivals Liverpool instead.
      New Liverpool star Cody Gakpo admits he thought he was joining Man UtdCredit: PA
      Gakpo, 23, was strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer.
      Erik ten Hag was keen on raiding PSV Eindhoven for their star man.
      However, United decided to pursue Ajax’s Antony instead, leaving Gakpo on ice until January.
      But the Glazers’ decision to sell up meant Ten Hag was left short on funds this winter.
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      And after Gakpo impressed for Holland at the World Cup last month, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp pounced with lightning speed.
      The versatile forward, who mainly operates out wide but can play as a No9, has now lifted the lid on his surprise Anfield move.
      Gakpo admits he was fully expecting United to come back in for him again after their summer U-turn.
      And the ace also revealed he had an offer on the table from struggling Leeds.
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      But Gakpo feels it has all worked out for the best, with Liverpool ready to rise back up the table and challenge for honours once again.
      Gakpo declared: “It was difficult this summer. It was a very intense period.
      “I tried to find my peace but it was difficult. I thought I was going to Man Utd, but in the end it didn’t work out.
      “Leeds came in. They are a good club but I asked myself should I really go there, and when you have a lot of doubts it is not good.” More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo had ONE other transfer offer before putting pen to paper on world record Al-Nassr deal

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO reportedly had just ONE other transfer offer before joining Al-Nassr.And it’s reckoned the race was neck-and-neck before Ronnie plumped for a mega-money move to the Middle East.
      Cristiano Ronaldo received an offer from just one other club before joining Al-NassrCredit: Alamy
      Ronaldo, 37, completed a shock move to Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr on Friday, one month after having his Manchester United contract terminated.
      The Portugal icon will become the highest-paid sportsperson ever with incredible wages worth £173million a year.
      But The Blue Testament claims Ronaldo could have ended up at a different club instead.
      It was widely reported that he was holding out for offers from Champions League clubs, with Chelsea and Bayern Munich linked.
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      However, the only other offer that came Ronaldo’s way was from MLS outfit Sporting Kansas City.
      It’s believed the American side held numerous meetings with Ronnie’s people, who were impressed by KC’s sporting vision and financial package.
      Indeed, the US team were at one stage “very close” to sealing Ronaldo’s signature, with their offer almost equal to the one from Al-Nassr.
      But after further deliberation, Ronnie instead opted to move to Saudi Arabia.
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      The transfer has come as a shock to footy fans, as Ronaldo had made it clear he wanted to see out his career at the highest level.
      Ronaldo’s latest fortunes are in stark contrast with those of rival Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.
      And all eyes will be on Ronnie when he likely makes his Al-Nassr debut against league leaders Al-Shabab on January 14. More

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      Ex-Arsenal ace Lucas Perez pays part of own transfer fee to rejoin beloved Deportivo in Spanish third tier

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      FORMER Arsenal striker Lucas Perez returned to Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday after paying part of his own transfer fee.The striker, 34, signed a one-and-a-half year deal with his beloved club after making the move from Cadiz.
      Former Arsenal star Perez has returned to DeportivoCredit: Getty – Contributor
      And according to Spanish outlet AS, he was so desperate to make the switch that he paid a segment of his own transfer fee.
      Perez, who has made 96 appearances for Deportivo throughout his career, was understood to be eager to contribute to the fee because he “couldn’t stand” seeing the club struggling in the third tier of Spanish football.
      The Blue and Whites were relegated from La Liga in 2018 after finishing 18th in the league table.
      After spending two seasons in the second tier of Spanish football, they were then relegated again to Primera Federacion.
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      Deportivo currently sit fourth in the league table, just four points adrift of leaders Cordoba.
      Perez’s return was announced in a statement on the club’s official website.
      It read: “After playing yesterday with Cádiz and scoring his fourth goal of the season in the 15 matches played between LaLiga and the Copa del Rey, RC Deportivo, Cádiz CF and the footballer from A Coruña reached an agreement for the transfer.
      “In this way, Lucas returns to the Club with which he played the most matches in his career, RC Deportivo, with which he is 4 matches away from signing the 100th shirt in blue and white, something he will achieve in the third category of national football after a huge personal and sporting bet to return home.”
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      Perez spent two years with Deportivo in La Liga before joining Arsenal in a £17million transfer in 2016.
      But after failing to make an impact, he then returned to the club on loan in 2017 before signing for West Ham the following year.
      He was then sold to Alaves in 2019, but he lasted just one season at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.
      After falling out-of-favour, the striker then spent short spells with Elche and Cadiz respectively. More

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      Man Utd back-up goalkeeper Martin Dubravka recalled by Newcastle after failing to make Premier League appearance

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      NEWCASTLE have recalled Martin Dubravka from his loan at Manchester United.The goalkeeper made just two Carabao Cup appearances for the Red Devils after joining in the summer.
      Martin Dubravka failed to make a Prem appearance for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Toon have now decided to end his loan early, the club confirmed.
      Dubravka failed to make a single Premier League appearance for United as he failed to dislodge No1 David De Gea.
      He appeared in cup wins over Aston Villa and Burnley, though was criticised by fans for his performance against the Clarets.
      The keeper twice produced errors that almost led to a Burnley goal, sparking fury amongst the fanbase.
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      Dubravka will now challenge Newcastle No1 Nick Pope for a place between the sticks at St James’ Park.
      A Magpies statement read: “Martin Dúbravka has been recalled from his season-long loan spell with Manchester United.

      “The Slovakia international goalkeeper joined the Red Devils on a temporary basis in September and made two appearances under Erik ten Hag.
      “And he will now provide further competition for Nick Pope, who kept his ninth league clean sheet of the season – the most in the Premier League – in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Leeds.”
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      United could now try to sign a goalkeeper having eyed Borussia Monchengladbach shot-stopper Yann Sommer.
      The club was reportedly plotting a swoop for the Swiss when his contract expires next summer but the transfer could be brought forward. More

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      Chelsea ‘agree £33m deal to sign Benoit Badiashile’ with Monaco star set to complete Blues transfer after medical

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      CHELSEA have agreed a fee with Monaco to sign Benoit Badiashile, according to reports.The centre-back is now set for a medical before finalising a switch to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have agreed a fee with Monaco to sign Benoit BadiashileCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, the Blues have had a £33million bid for Badiashile accepted by Monaco.
      The Frenchman has also agreed personal terms with Chelsea and the transfer is set to be finalised soon.
      Badiashile, 21, will undergo a medical before joining the club on a long-term deal.
      He will become the third signing of the winter window for the Blues after the capture of striker Davide Datro Fofana.
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      Vasco da Gama’s Andrey Santos is also set to join and only needs to pass a medical to become a Chelsea player.
      Badiashile started out at Monaco’s academy in 2016 and was promoted to the senior squad only two years later at the age of 17.
      Since then, the France international amassed a total of six goals and three assists in 135 appearances.
      Chelsea could now turn their attention to other transfer targets, with Potter plotting a raid on former club Brighton for Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister.
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      Mac Allister impressed for Argentina at the World Cup and Chelsea could make a move for the midfielder if they fail to land his compatriot Enzo Fernandez.
      The Blues are believed to be willing to activate Fernandez’s £105m release clause and the 21-year-old has reportedly agreed to join the west Londoners. More

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      Erik ten Hag breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s £400m Al-Nassr transfer following explosive Man Utd exit

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      ERIK TEN HAG has now consigned Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United history.Ronaldo left the Red Devils after his contract was ripped up in November and has signed an eye-watering £400million deal with Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr.
      Erik ten Hag has broken his silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer moveCredit: Getty
      Portuguese superstar has penned a mega-money deal to move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      The Portuguese superstar, 37, claimed he wanted to play Champions League but has ended up in the Saudi Pro League.
      And when asked what he thought of Ronaldo’s decision to sign for Al Nassr, United boss Ten Hag delivered a brutal snub.
      He said: “I don’t talk about the past. Let’s talk about the future.”
      Ronaldo had said he felt betrayed by United and did not respect Dutchman Ten Hag in a controversial TalkTV interview with Piers Morgan.
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      Al Nassr played for the first time since Friday’s announcement at Al Khaleej, winning 1-0 to go top of the league.
      Reports last night claim Ronaldo could face Lionel Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain in an all-star friendly against a combined XI from Saudi sides Al Nassr and Al Hilal.
      Meanwhile Rio Ferdinand, a team-mate of Ronaldo during his first spell at Old Trafford, defended his decision to make the switch to Saudi.
      He said: “For any footballer at whatever level, happiness and the environment you’re playing in is one of the most important things.
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      “He hasn’t been happy for a while so I’m pleased he’s on the verge of finding that happiness and going on to pastures new, albeit in a country that not many people expected him to go.
      “There’s only two sad things for me. The way it ended at Man Utd, I’m sad about that.
      “The way the World Cup ended for him, a tinge of sadness, in terms of being on the bench, not having a huge impact in his last one.
      “But this next chapter going to Saudi Arabia, how do you look at that as a sadness? A sad way to end his career? I don’t understand how people are saying that.” More

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      Rangers send scouts to watch Wolves defender Dion Sanderson but face competition from Birmingham in transfer tussle

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      VERSATILE Wolves defender Dion Sanderson is being monitored by Rangers as boss Michael Beale chases new talent.The Scottish giants are keen on the 23-year-old, who can play centre-half or right-back and is in their price range.
      Sanderson has impressed Rangers while on loan at BerminghamCredit: Rex
      Sanderson is on loan at Birmingham and was watched by Gers’ director of football Ross Wilson and top scout John Park last week.
      Ironically, Sanderson played at QPR last season just before Beale briefly took charge of the Hoops.
      Birmingham want to buy Sanderson if they can agree a fee.
      So the Gers need to make a rival cash bid.
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      However, Sanderson picked up a potentially troublesome hamstring strain in Friday’s 1-0 loss to Hull.
      Birmingham head coach John Eustace provided an update on the loanee, saying: “Dion came off with a slight strain to the hamstring, I think.
      “That’s something we’ve got to look at and he will be getting scanned at the weekend, I’m sure.
      “We were looking to maybe make a change at half time but we had to be careful on the changes because obviously there were a couple struggling, and that delayed our decision-making on that. He ended up going off.”
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      Sanderson has made just one appearance for parent club Wolves.
      His sole appearance came in the 2019 EFL Cup defeat to Aston Villa, where he started at right-back. More

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      Crystal Palace pair Luke Plange and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi transfer targets for League One promotion-chasing Barnsley

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      CRYSTAL PALACE pair Luke Plange and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are targets for promotion-chasing Barnsley.Plange is currently playing for Moelenbeek in Belgium but may be recalled to give the 20-year-old a crack at domestic football.
      Rak-Sakyi is a target of BarnsleyCredit: Alamy
      Plange is also a target for the promotion-chasing sideCredit: Getty
      Fellow forward Rak-Sakyi, 20, could cut short his spell at Charlton to join League One rivals Tykes.
      Barnsley are flying in the third tier of English football.
      Michael Duff’s men are sat fourth in the table after 22 games played.
      Their next game is against fellow high flyers Bolton on January 2.
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      Ipswich, meanwhile, are looking at taking Palace winger Malcolm Ebiowei with an offer of regular games.
      Ebiowei joined Palace in the summer after breaking through the ranks at Derby.
      The 19-year-old is held in high regard at Selhurst Park and was previously being tracked by Manchester United.
      Swansea and Hull are also tracking Ebiowei, who has made just five appearances as sub for the Eagles this season.
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      Three of those appearances have come in the English top flight.
      Ebiowei featured in the games against Arsenal, Everton and Nottingham Forest. More