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      Man Utd receive Cody Gakpo transfer boost as PSV boss Van Nistelrooy says ‘there comes a time when you can’t say no’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Cody Gakpo by their former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.The Red Devils legend is now Gakpo’s manager at PSV and suggested the club would struggle to keep the World Cup star.
      Cody Gakpo is set to move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      PSV boss Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted it would be difficult to keep GakpoCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Gakpo scored three times for Holland at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Gakpo, 23, has been a transfer target of United’s since the summer.
      And following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, the club have accelerated plans to sign a new forward – setting their sights on Gakpo.
      The striker starred for Louis van Gaal’s Holland at the World Cup, scoring three goals, while also enjoying a strong season at club level.
      And this has prompted reports of a January move for him – tipped to see a fee in the region of £50million.
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      PSV boss and Man Utd legend Van Nisterlrooy revealed he is determined to try and keep Gakpo until at least the summer, but admitted it would be difficult.
      He said: “If I have the choice, I prefer the summer, but it can also be now, you know there comes a time when you can’t say no.
      “It is wonderful how he has showcased himself.
      “I enjoyed watching him (at the World Cup), he deserves this because of how he has behaved, how he has continued to work and perform.
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      “I was able to help him from very close by and that makes me proud. I’ll give him his path when it comes.”
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      Despite boss Erik ten Hag pushing for a move last summer the Red Devils were unable to land the forward.
      Van Nistelrooy added: “There were rumours over the whole period and I admire that a lot in him.
      “He’s working on his development on a daily basis, playing in games and reaching his level.
      “He’s not distracted, he’s focused on games he has to play and focused on his next games. For a young guy like him, it’s really special to see that attitude.”
      Gakpo himself has admitted he would consider an offer from United following the failed summer move.
      Utd are back in action following the World Cup against Burnley in the Carabao Cup. More

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      Arsenal interest in £85m-rated transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk confirmed by Shakhtar Donetsk… but boss warns of rivals

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      SHAKHTAR DONESTK chief Carlo Nicolini has confirmed Arsenal are interested in Mykhaylo Mudryk – with the Gunners warned they are NOT alone in trying to sign him.The Premier League leaders have been consistently linked with the £85million-rated winger in recent months.
      Shakhtar Donestk want a big fee for Mykhaylo MudrykCredit: Getty
      Speaking to Calciomercato, Nicolini said that: “There is interest from Arsenal, I cannot deny it.
      “Many clubs have taken an indirect interest in Mudryk without an official offer. There have been a lot of phone calls.”
      He went on to rule out a move to Italy for the 21-year-old.
      It has been reported that Arsenal lead the race to buy the star and that they have opened talks with Shakhtar about signing him.
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      Negotiations are underway but the Ukrainian team want £85m.
      Arsenal are hoping they lower their demands with Mikel Arteta supposedly hopeful a deal can happen.
      With the North London side pushing for the Premier League title, Mudryk is seen as key to bolstering the squad and he is the club’s No1 target.
      He has impressed in the Champions League, netting three and assisting two in six group stage matches.
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      Additionally, Mudryk has taken the Ukrainian league by storm, scoring seven and registering six assists in only 12 games this season.
      The player, who has bags of pace and trickery, appears keen on a move to England.
      Mudryk told Vlada Sedan’s YouTube channel: “From a purely hypothetical perspective if there was the option of being a bench player for Real Madrid or a starter for Arsenal, I’d probably choose Arsenal.” More

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      ‘I’ve been asked 500 times’ – Sporting Lisbon boss snaps over Cristiano Ronaldo transfer questions and rules out move

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      SPORTING LISBON manager Ruben Amorim has refused to make any further comments regarding a potential swoop for Cristiano Ronaldo.The former Portugal international has repeatedly been questioned about the possibility of a January transfer.
      Ronaldo has been linked with a return to SportingCredit: Reuters
      Amorim is growing increasingly frustrated with questions relating to the possible moveCredit: AFP
      But, on Monday he made it clear that he is growing tired of the speculation.
      In his press conference following Sporting’s 5-0 Taca da Liga win over Braga, Amorim said: “Ronaldo was in Qatar, they had the opportunity to ask him and they didn’t. I’ve been asked 500 times and I already answered.”
      Ronaldo has been linked with a sensational return to Sporting ever since he requested to leave Manchester United in July.
      And a move could still possibly be on the cards with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner currently a free agent.
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      Ronaldo’s Man Utd contract was ripped up last month following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan, so he is now on the hunt for a new club.
      But, few are willing to take him on.
      The forward has been linked with a move to Chelsea, although new boss Graham Potter is understood to be opposed to the transfer.
      Newcastle, LA Galaxy and Real Madrid have also been linked with a potential swoop for the out-of-favour superstar, but Saudi Arabia could be his next destination.
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      The president of Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is reportedly willing to make the ex-Man Utd star the highest-paid sportsperson of all time.
      Ronaldo could earn a staggering £173million-a-year in Saudi Arabia.
      But, there is a possibility that he could decide to remain in Europe.
      While Amorim has refused to make any further comments about a potential move for Ronaldo, Sporting Lisbon sporting director Hugo Viana has hinted that it could be possible.

      He said: “He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future…so whatever he decides, let’s see.”
      Ronaldo scored five goals in 31 games for Sporting before joining Man Utd in 2003 at the age of 18. More

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      Man Utd told to pay £65m transfer release clause for Diogo Costa by Porto as Erik ten Hag looks for new long-term No1

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will have to pay £65million to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, according to reports.The club have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old since it emerged the Red Devils may allow David de Gea to leave on a free transfer.
      Diogo Costa is wanted by Man Utd but could cost £65mCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag could allow David de Gea to leave on a freeCredit: Reuters
      The current No1’s contract expires at the end of this season and if the Spaniard does depart, United seemingly want Costa to replace him.
      But Costa has a release clause worth £65million in his contract – and Man Utd will have to stump up the cash to force Porto into offloading him.
      Correio da Manha report Sergio Conceicao’s team do not have plans to sell in January, with the player having recently signed a new contract.
      Costa put pen to paper in November, keeping him at Porto until 2027.
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      Erik ten Hag has been impressed by his performances for Portugal at the World Cup.
      Costa has also played 19 times for his club this season, not missing a game in the Portuguese top flight or Champions League.
      He also featured in every match for his country at the World Cup before they were knocked out in the quarter-final.
      Man Utd have reportedly been scouting Costa for some time and like that he is comfotable with the ball at his feet.
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      United are expected make contact with Porto representatives soon.
      Unai Simon of Athletic Bilbao and Spain is an alternative option.
      The 25-year-old stopper has been the national team’s first choice ahead of De Gea in recent years.
      Simon has also attracted attention from Tottenham – who see him as a potential long-term option to replace Hugo Lloris.
      Meanwhile, Yann Sommer has also been linked with a move to Old Trafford. More

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      Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea transfer blow with Real Madrid confident of £100m-plus Jude Bellingham signing

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      REAL MADRID believe they have won the race to sign Jude Bellingham in a £100million-plus deal.The teenage England star has the pick of LaLiga giants Real, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Jude Bellingham is one of the highest-rated youngsters in world footballCredit: Getty
      He was superb in England’s midfield throughout the World CupCredit: PA
      But Carlo Ancelotti’s Real have become increasingly confident that, after courting him throughout 2022, Bellingham, 19, will snub a Premier League move and make a big switch to Spain next summer.
      Liverpool are desperate to sign him, with manager Jurgen Klopp believing that Borussia Dortmund ace Bellingham — who enjoyed a fine World Cup with England — will soon become the world’s best midfielder.
      In Qatar, both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jordan Henderson told the player about the merits of featuring for the Reds.
      City feel they are not out of the race and are expected to up their bid to land Bellingham, who moved from Birmingham to Dortmund for £30m in the summer of 2020.
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      But Ancelotti and Real feel the chance to become a Bernabeu icon will seal the deal.
      All of the clubs, even those with limitless pots of cash such as City and PSG, have been made aware that wages are not important for Bellingham — only how a move would benefit him football-wise.
      As SunSport revealed last week, United boss Erik ten Hag is planning a £200m double whammy to land Bellingham and Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
      Ten Hag’s problem is Bellingham turned down United to join Dortmund.
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      Club legends Sir Alex Ferguson, Eric Cantona and Bryan Robson were all sent to meet the player but failed to persuade him to move to Old Trafford.
      Since joining the German giants, Bellingham has contributed 19 goals and 21 assists in 112 games.
      He was also handed the club captaincy earlier this season, before thriving with England in Qatar.
      Carlo Ancelotti is keen to land Bellingham in the summerCredit: The Times More

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      Mexico cult hero Guillermo Ochoa set for move to Europe on free transfer after World Cup heroics

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      MEXICO hero Gulliermo Ochoa looks set to move to Italian side Salernitana, according to reports.The 37-year-old has risen to fame over the years featuring at five World Cups for his country.
      Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa is a World Cup cult heroCredit: EPA
      Ochoa currently plays in his homeland with Club America, but he looks set for a January transfer as his contract expires at the end of 2022.
      The goalkeeper has played 424 times for the Mexican side across two spells lasting a total of 12 seasons.
      Reports from Sky Sports claim that Ochoa is ready to move back to Europe and join Salernitana.
      He is set to sign a short-term contract at I Granata that will run until the end of this season.
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      Salernitana are in their second successive season in Serie A after narrowly avoiding relegation last year by one point.
      The team are performing much better this campaign and currently sit in 12th place in the table.
      Ochoa will compete with fellow stopper Luigi Sepe for a spot in the starting XI.
      It will not be Ochoa’s first time in Europe having played for the likes of French side Ajaccio and Spanish duo Malaga and Granada.
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      He is one of the most experienced keepers around having been capped 134 times by the Mexico national team.
      He announced himself at a World Cup in 2014 when he kept out host nation Brazil to secure a memorable clean sheet.
      He also kept a clean sheet in 2018 against then world champions Germany, making a total of nine saves and after was named man of the match.
      Ochoa, who has amassed 11 World Cup appearances, saved Robert Lewandowski’s penalty in the 0-0 draw with Poland in Qatar but they did not make it out the group stage. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Bayern Munich want Yann Sommer after Red Devils targeted David De Gea replacement on a free

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been hit with some bad news in their pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach keeper Yann Sommer, according to reports.The 34-year-old, who is the No1 choice for the Switzerland national team, is due to become a free agent in the summer when his deal with the Bundesliga club expires.
      Yann Sommer played three of Switzerland’s four games at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Man Utd are thought to be eyeing him up as a potential replacement for David de Gea – particularly considering it appears unlikely Dean Henderson will return from his loan spell.
      However, Sky are now reporting that German champions Bayern Munich have declared an interest in the shot-stopper.
      And they are keen to secure his signature in the January window – just six months before he is set to be released.
      That is because their first-choice keeper Manuel Neuer, 36, has been ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg in a skiing accident.
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      Bayern are believed to have already made contact with his representatives.
      But Man Utd will be hoping the Bundesliga giants’ alternative options pay off so they can scoop him up in the summer.
      Bayern are also looking at Aston Villa and Argentina star Emi Martinez following his heroics at the World Cup.
      And there is still the possibility that Julian Nagelsmann may not have to sign a keeper at all.
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      This is because the club are trying to recall Alexander Nubel from his loan at Monaco.
      If they are able to do so, it is likely the 26-year-old German will take Neuer’s place for the remainder of the campaign.
      Bayern went into the World Cup break top of the Bundesliga table, four points ahead of second-place Freiburg.
      They do not return to action until January 20 when they travel to RB Leipzig. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as £60m target Anthony Gordon is set to sign new long-term Everton deal

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      EVERTON are reportedly close to finalising a new contract for Anthony Gordon.The 21-year-old was the subject of transfer interest from Chelsea in the summer.
      Anthony Gordon is reportedly set to sign a new Everton contractCredit: Getty
      But the Toffees are now on the verge of keeping him at the club long-term, according to the Telegraph.
      In doing so they will stave off any renewed interest in the winger when the January transfer window opens.
      Chelsea previously had several bids turned down for the England U21 star with Everton unwilling to sell their prized asset, who they valued at £60million.
      Tottenham were another team keen on Gordon and were weighing up a January swoop.
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      But a new lucrative deal will see him stay at Goodison.
      His current deal is due to expire in 2025.
      Gordon struggled for form before the World Cup after being a key man in Everton’s escape from relegation last season.
      He has scored just three Premier League goals so far this campaign.
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      The Toffees will be hoping a new and improved contract will put an end to any speculation and settle him down form wise.
      Elsewhere, Alex Iwobi is also reported to be close to penning fresh terms.
      Boss Frank Lampard is eager to reward those who helped kept the club up in dramatic fashion last season.
      Ex-Arsenal ace Iwobi has carried his good form into the current campaign, starting all 15 Prem games before the World Cup break.
      Alex Iwobi is another in line for a new dealCredit: Getty More