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      Man Utd up Joao Felix transfer bid to £3.5m as they look to take star on loan… but Atletico Madrid want £10.5m

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly increased their offer to try and sign Atletico Madrid star Joao Felix, but remain £6.5million short of the asking price. Felix, 23, has been targeted by United after they lost Cristiano Ronaldo to Al Nassr and missed out on Cody Gakpo.
      Joao Felix’s move to Man Utd is under threat unless Utd nearly treble their bidCredit: Rex
      But it appears United have some way to go if they want to land the Portugal ace, who scored for Madrid against Elche in La Liga.
      In fact, they will need to almost triple their current offer, according to Relevo.
      United have submitted a £3.5m straight loan fee to the Spaniards with a full wage commitment.
      However, Diego Simeone’s outfit want £10.5m in order to allow him to leave on loan this January.
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      These demands could cause an issue with both Felix and United.
      Felix’s relationship with Simeone is far from ideal at the moment, evidenced by his current desire to leave the club for a fresh taste of football elsewhere.
      It will also cause an issue for United, who do not have the financial means to justify such a large sum for a spell which will last just six months.
      Erik ten Hag has previously said the club will not “burn” through money, and considering the club overspent in the summer it is not something they can afford to do from a sporting or financial standpoint.
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      Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal ace Olivier Giroud has been earmarked as a target in January, though the Frenchman expects to be offered a new deal by AC Milan before his current deal expires.
      United have just scored seven goals in three matches in the Premier League without conceding a single goal.
      But the side’s struggles for manpower have grown more apparent after Donny van de Beek’s horror injury and the already well-documented fitness issues of Anthony Martial.
      Marcus Rashford has been able to shoulder much of the goalscoring burden this year, but should he hit a dry patch it is difficult to see who may be another reliable source of goals.
      Ten Hag has ruled out recalling Amad Diallo from his loan at Sunderland, while a recently returned Jadon Sancho remains some way short of match consideration. More

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      Arsenal ‘cool Tielemans interest despite Leicester ace being available for cut price transfer’ as Arteta eyes attackers

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      ARSENAL have reportedly “cooled” their interest in signing Leicester City star Youri Tielemans.The Gunners have been keen on the 25-year-old Belgian international for months.
      Arsenal have ‘cooled’ their interest in signing Youri Tielemans this monthCredit: Getty
      They were keen on bringing him in last summer and have been heavily linked with swoop in the January window.
      Tielemans has less than six months remaining on his deal with Leicester and is free to negotiate a pre-contract with overseas clubs.
      That means he could be available for a cut-price fee this month with a number of team keen.
      Chelsea have allegedly now shown interest in the former Anderlecht and Monaco man, while he also has options in Spain.
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      However, Football London are now reporting that the Gunners “are not thought to be keen”.
      With striker Gabriel Jesus ruled out through injury, Mikel Arteta is desperate to bring in reinforcements during the January transfer window for table-topping Arsenal.
      Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk has emerged as his No1 target.
      However, we reported earlier how the Ukrainian club are set to reject Arsenal’s improved £62million bid for 21-year-old amid Chelsea’s late interest.
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      Arteta was quizzed about his squad’s depth following yesterday’s stalemate with Newcastle and whether if it would have helped having a new signing in his ranks.
      He replied: “I don’t know. That’s something more for Edu and the board to respond. We are really trying to improve the squad in every window.
      “We’re trying to do our best because we cannot waste any windows still with the squad and the numbers that we have. We will try.” More

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      Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez transfer bid ‘REJECTED as Benfica demand £106m release clause up front’

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      BENFICA have reportedly REJECTED Chelsea’s first transfer offer to buy Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez, 21, is wanted by the Blues to help provide a long-term solution to their midfield issues.
      Enzo Fernandez in action for BenficaCredit: EPA
      However, he has a massive £106million release clause at Benfica.
      And the Portuguese are demanding that fee up front in order to sanction a January sale.
      And now Ben Jacobs has reported that Benfica have outright rejected Chelsea’s first bid.
      This offer in question, believed to be £112m in structured instalments, was set to smash the Premier League transfer record and was over the value of the release clause.
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      But Benfica are understandably reluctant to sell following his World Cup winning exploits with Argentina.
      In order to make a deal happen, they want Fernandez’s release clause paid in full with as much money up front as possible.
      Fernandez appears to be gearing up for the move as well.
      He flew home against the advice of boss Roger Schmidt for New Year, landing himself in hot water for doing so.
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      And he has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea ahead of the move.
      Should a deal for him be completed alongside Ukrainian Mykhailo Mudryk, it could mean Todd Boehly would have spent £520m on new players in just seven months. More

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      Everton ‘have Danny Ings loan bid rejected with Aston Villa only willing to let striker leave on permanent transfer’

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      ASTON VILLA have rejected a loan move by Everton for Danny Ings. The 30-year-old has only featured for 12 minutes in the Villans’ last two Premier League matches – despite scoring twice in their final game before the World Cup.
      Danny Ings has emerged as a transfer target for EvertonCredit: Getty
      The 30-year-old has six goals in 18 games this seasonCredit: Getty
      Frank Lampard wants more firepower to rescue his Everton side from relegationCredit: Getty
      This has led to question marks over Ings’ future under Unai Emery.
      And now it appears Villa are willing to allow the former Southampton and Liverpool striker to leave.
      However, the Midlands outfit want him to move permanently, not on loan.
      And the Daily Mail’s Dominic King has reported a loan offer from Frank Lampard’s Everton has been rejected.
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      The Toffees fell to a 4-1 home defeat by Brighton on Tuesday, which was met by a chorus of Goodison Park boos.
      Lampard’s lads are 16th in the Premier League, one point outside of the relegation zone having played a game more than the teams below them.
      They are also among the lowest scorers in the division, with just 14 goals.
      Having recalled rookie striker Ellis Simms, 21, from his loan at Sunderland, they are now looking at bringing in another forward who will have the firepower to keep them up.
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      Ings fits this profile given his solid goalscoring record in the top tier.
      However, unless they pay a full fee for him, Everton will not be adding the £16million-valued striker to their squad. More

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      David de Gea ‘agrees pay cut to land new Man Utd deal’ with goalkeeper keen to see career out at Old Trafford

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      DAVID DE GEA is reportedly set to accept a pay cut to remain at Manchester United.The Spanish goalkeeper has been at Old Trafford since Sir Alex Ferguson swooped to sign him from Atletico Madrid in 2011.
      David de Gea is ready to accept a pay cut to stay at Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      He has been No1 for the majority of that period having seen off the threat of Dean Henderson, who is now on loan at Nottingham Forest.
      De Gea, 32, penned a new four-year contract with United back in 2019 for a mega £375,000-a-week.
      That expires this June, and even though the Red Devils have the option to extend it by 12 months, they have allegedly opted against it.
      The Telegraph claim that is due to his huge salary – and United “will instead enter into discussions” with the player and his representatives “in an attempt to persuade him to pen fresh terms on reduced wages”.
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      And this fresh report states that the stopper is prepared to accept the salary cut in order to stay.
      When asked whether he would finish his career at the Theatre of Dreams, De Gea replied: “I hope so.
      “I was saying this is my club, I’ve been here many, many years and it’s a huge honour to be here and I’m so happy here.
      “Yeah, I’m very relaxed [about the contract], just focussed on training, performing as best as I can. But, for sure, it’s going to end in a good way.”
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      Despite a loss of form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, De Gea has been back to his best this term under Erik ten Hag.
      He made three impressive saves in last night’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth to seal his 12th clean sheet of the campaign.
      He said afterwards: “He’s (Ten Hag) doing well. He puts every player in the same direction and we feel like a proper team.
      “Everyone wants to win, everyone wants to play for this club and that’s massive.
      “He brought a great spirit to the team, we are playing really well and this is the way we have to show and keep the momentum as well.
      “He was happy with the clean sheet but at the same time he was a bit angry because we conceded too many chances and we were too open at the end of the game, so he was a bit angry.”
      That result moved United five points clear of Tottenham, who face Crystal Palace tonight, in fourth. More

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      Chelsea in Marquinhos transfer blow with Brazilian defender set to sign new long-term deal at PSG this month

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      CHELSEA have reportedly suffered a transfer blow with Marquinhos set to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain.The 28-year-old Brazil defender has been at Parc des Princes since moving from Roma in 2013.
      Marquinhos is set to sign a new long-term contract at PSGCredit: Getty
      However, he has been linked with numerous transfers over the past few years.
      Chelsea failed with a £72million bid for the star in 2021.
      Some reports claim they still hold an interest in the South American.
      But it now seems those hopes of snapping him up could be over despite him entering the final 18 months of his current Paris deal.
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      PSG’s former sporting director Leonardo started talks over an extension last term.
      His successor Luis Campos is now continuing those negotiations and Marquinhos has now provided an update.
      Speaking to the French media about his future following PSG’s shock 3-1 defeat by Lens in Ligue 1, Campos said: “Talks are progressing well.”
      According to Le Parisien, the only stumbling block now is with regards to the length of Marquinhos’ contract, most notably whether it will run until 2026 or 2027.
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      He is still reeling from missing the vital penalty in Brazil’s crushing World Cup quarter-final shootout defeat by Croatia last month.
      Discussing that agony, Marquinhos added: “Our life as a footballer is like that. There are many emotions, beautiful and less beautiful.
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      “Since I was eight, I’ve known how it goes. Experience gives you even more intelligence to handle moments like this.
      “It was a really tough World Cup. The two or three days after the elimination were complicated.
      “With time, with work and family support, everything passes. Today I feel better and better and I try to find my form as soon as possible.
      “It’s on the pitch that we feel the best, playing and winning.” More

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      Arsenal recall Miguel Azeez from UD Ibiza loan after just ten games after Mikel Arteta’s transfer plea

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      ARSENAL have bolstered their ranks by recalling Miguel Azeez from his loan at UD Ibiza after Mikel Arteta’s transfer plea.The Gunners were left frustrated on Tuesday after they were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle United at The Emirates.
      Arsenal have recalled Miguel Azeez from his loan spell in SpainCredit: Getty
      That stretched their advantage at the top of the table to eight points – but rivals Manchester City can close the gap to five with a win over Chelsea tomorrow.
      With striker Gabriel Jesus ruled out through injury, Arteta is desperate to bring in reinforcements during the January transfer window.
      And his lack of options were evident last night as he decided to make just one substitute during the game, which was right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu replacing Ben White.
      Now he could have one extra option to call on after Arsenal decided to bring back England U20s international midfielder Azeez.
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      The 20-year-old, who also had a brief spell at League One Portsmouth last year, was sent out to Spanish second tier outfit UD Ibiza for further first-team experience.
      However, he has featured just ten times for the club, with just two of those coming in the last nine games.
      Whether or not Arteta decides to keep him around for extra options remains to be seen as he continues to be linked with new signings.
      Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk has emerged as the Gunners’ No1 January target.
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      However, we reported earlier how the Ukrainian club are set to reject Arsenal’s improved £62million bid for 21-year-old amid Chelsea’s late interest.
      Arteta was quizzed about his squad’s depth following yesterday’s stalemate and whether if it would have helped having a new signing in his ranks.
      He replied: “I don’t know. That’s something more for Edu and the board to respond. “We are really trying to improve the squad in every window.
      “We’re trying to do our best because we cannot waste any windows still with the squad and the numbers that we have. We will try.” More

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      Five Man Utd stars at risk of January transfer exit with £254m worth of players including Sancho and Maguire

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are at risk of losing five players in January, including Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire. If the quintuple all depart Old Trafford it would see the club sell players brought for a combined total of £254million.
      Jadon Sancho could leave Man Utd this monthCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire has also been linked with a transfer awayCredit: EPA
      The club reportedly do not have much money to spend this month due to a large summer outlay so could be forced to sell before acquiring any pricey players they want.
      Here are five Red Devils stars that could leave.
      Jadon Sancho
      Sancho has returned to Man Utd training after a spell practicing alone in Holland.
      Manager Erik ten Hag became worried over the player’s physical and mental readiness.
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      He did not join Man Utd’s warm-weather camp in Spain during the World Cup and despite him being back at Carrington, he is supposedly still training alone.
      The ex-Borussia Dortmund star is clearly struggling following his £73million move in the summer of 2021.
      Since his arrival, Sancho has netted just eight goals in 52 appearances.
      He was part of Ten Hag’s plans at the beginning of the season but it now feels like a long way back for him to regain a place in the starting XI.
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      Especially with Alejandro Garnacho being promoted to the first-team and impressing.
      Sancho could benefit from a move away from Man Utd to rediscover all the talent he showed in the Bundesliga.
      Harry Maguire
      Maguire may have started Man Utd’s last game, the win over Bournemouth, but he is no longer part of the first choice centre-back pairing.
      Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are Ten Hag’s go to guys at the back and the £80million England star is left on the bench regularly.
      The club captain lost his first-team spot just two games into the season after defeats versus Brighton and Brentford.
      He has gone on to feature 12 times in all competitions for United this campaign and he impressed at the World Cup in Qatar.
      However, the 29-year-old may not be satisfied with sitting on the bench and he has been linked with a move away.
      Club legend Rio Ferdinand has urged him to leave and Maguire has rumoured suitors in Tottenham, Newcastle, West Ham and Aston Villa.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka joined the club from Crystal Palace in 2019 for a fee of £45million, with £5million in add-ons.
      Despite the plan to make the 25-year-old United’s long-term right-back, his days at Old Trafford seem numbered.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka could reportedly sell him back to Crystal PalaceCredit: AFP
      Ten Hag prefers Diogo Dalot in defence and Wan-Bissaka has featured just five times this season.
      He was close to departing in the summer but the club could not sign a replacement, so he stayed.
      His contract runs out in 18 months, although there is a one-year extension option.
      A return to Crystal Palace is on the table, as is a reported potential loan transfer to West Ham.
      Scott McTominay
      Scott McTominay has been at Manchester United since the age of five, but there is a chance he could leave in January.
      The Scottish star has lost his place in the starting XI due to the arrival of Casemiro.
      Scott McTominay could potentially leave Old TraffordCredit: EPA
      The Brazilian has been fantastic partnering Christian Eriksen in midfield and Fred can also provide back-up for them.
      Man Utd have been linked with the likes of Frenkie de Jong and Enzo Fernandez in recent months.
      For the club to be able to afford and have space for those possible signings, McTominay could have to make way.
      Anthony Martial
      Anthony Martial is enjoying a spell in the side, playing as the No.9 after Cristiano Ronaldo’s acrimonious exit.
      United are in the market for a new out-and-out striker despite the Frenchman’s positive run of form.
      Man Utd may reportedly let Anthony Martial go to raise funds for a new strikerCredit: AP
      Man Utd have a tough run of games
      Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix and Memphis Depay have been rumoured to be on Ten Hag’s shortlist.
      With little budget for this month’s window, United are eyeing loan deals.
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      However, if they sign someone permanently then they could raise funds using Martial.
      The 27-year-old joined Man Utd in 2015 from Monaco for a fee of £36million and since then he has met £15.4million worth of add-ons for goals scored and France national team caps won. More