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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘leaves Real Madrid training ground after two days and flies to Dubai as he steps up new club hunt’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has left Real Madrid’s training ground after just two days, according to reports.And he has now flown to Dubai to step up his hunt for a new club.
      Cristiano Ronaldo has flown to Dubai after leaving Real Madrid’s training groundCredit: Rex
      Ronaldo, 37, made a shock return to the Spanish capital this week following Portugal’s World Cup exit.
      The ex-Manchester United man finds himself without a team after having his Old Trafford contract torn up.
      And former side Real were only too happy to accommodate Ronaldo at their Valdebebas training ground – four-and-a-half years after his move to Juventus.
      But it’s reckoned Real have no interest in making a move for their leading all-time scorer.
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      And DAZN claims Ronaldo has now jetted to Dubai on a private jet to step up his search for a new club.
      The veteran is reportedly hoping to join a Champions League side as he seeks further glory at Europe’s top table.
      But despite links with Chelsea and Bayern Munich, Ronaldo is yet to receive an offer from one of the continent’s giants.
      Instead, the most concrete offer on the table comes from the Middle East.
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      Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr are believed to have offered Ronnie a staggering £173million-a-year contract.
      And should a deal be struck, he would become the world’s best-paid athlete in the process.
      Ronaldo’s international future is a lot clearer though, with the striker telling Portugal chiefs he has no intention of retiring.
      Boss Fernando Santos has been sacked after dropping Ronaldo for Portugal’s final two World Cup games.
      And a potential reunion with Jose Mourinho could now be on the cards, with the Roma chief tempted by the prospect of managing the Italians and his country simultaneously. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid again as he continues to be linked with shock free transfer after Man Utd exit

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO trained with Real Madrid yet again on Thursday as he continues to be linked with a shock return to the Bernabeu.The Portuguese superstar, 37, saw his Manchester United contract terminated last month after an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Real Madrid training again on ThursdayCredit: Twitter / @ElGolazoDeGol
      The free agent rocked up for a second day with the Spanish championsCredit: Twitter / @ElGolazoDeGol
      Ronaldo spent nine hugely successful years at Real MadridCredit: Reuters
      He headed to the World Cup as a free agent and was a part of the Portugal squad that exited the tournament in the quarter-finals following a 1-0 defeat to Morocco.
      Now Ronaldo has returned to Europe without a club and is training with former side Real Madrid in a bid to keep his fitness up.
      He first trained with Los Blancos on Wednesday as speculation over a stunning comeback began.
      And those links rumbled on when he arrived in a Mercedes for Real training yet again on Thursday.
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      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano posted a clip on social media of Ronaldo turning up.
      And he added: “Cristiano Ronaldo had training session at Real Madrid center Valdebebas also today. He’s allowed to train on separate pitch.”
      Ronaldo enjoyed his best years in the Spanish capital, winning two LaLiga crowns and four Champions League titles during his nine-year stay.
      He has never been shy in revealing his fondness for Real and would no doubt happily return.
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      Yet, despite president Florentino Perez’s kind words down the years, it’s believed the club have shut the door to a potential return as they don’t want to disrupt Carlo Ancelotti’s current squad.
      Since leaving Man Utd, Ronaldo has been linked with a mega-money move to Al Nassr.
      It’s believed the forward will be offered a staggering £173million a year to complete a free move to Saudi Arabia.
      Meanwhile, Ronaldo is NOT expected to retire from international duty after Portugal’s World Cup heartache.
      The ex-Sporting Lisbon star was spotted in tears in the tunnel following the gut-wrenching defeat to Morocco.
      But CM Journal claims Ronaldo has already informed Portugal chiefs he intends to continue playing for his country.
      And that puts him in contention to lead his nation at Euro 2024 in 18 months time.
      Ronaldo found himself on the bench in the latter stages of the World Cup, replaced by Goncalo Ramos – who scored a hat-trick in the 6-1 mauling of Switzerland.
      He was subbed on in both Portugal’s last 16 clash with Switzerland and quarter-final against Morocco – but was unable to end his career-long knockout stage goal drought. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Real Madrid seal signing of £60m wonderkid Endrick, 16 – but he can’t play for 18 months

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      REAL MADRID have beaten Chelsea in the bidding war for Palmeiras wonderkid Endrick.That is according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reports Real have “sealed” a deal for the 16-year-old prospect until 2027 with a further three-year option.
      Real Madrid have signed Palmeiras’ 16-year-old wonderkid EndrickCredit: Getty
      However, the striker can’t join Los Blancos for another 18 months due to rules in Brazil prohibiting underaged players from going abroad.
      That means Endrick will have to wait until 2024 to officially move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Romano tweeted: “Excl: Endrick, new Real Madrid player!
      “Contracts and documents have been signed in last 24h. Deal can now be considered sealed.
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      “Endrick will join Real Madrid in June 2024. Contract will be until 2027 plus three years option, so 2030. Here we go confirmed.”
      The deal is estimated to have cost Real £60million, as that is the price tag Palmeiras had placed on the Brazil Under-20 international.

      Real confirmed Endrick won’t be joining them for another two years and will be playing with Palmeiras until then.
      An announcement read: “Real Madrid CF, Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras, Endrick and his family have reached an agreement whereby the player will be able to join Real Madrid when he comes of age in July 2024.
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      “Until then, Endrick will continue his training at the SE Palmeiras. The player will travel to Madrid in the coming days to visit our club’s facilities.”
      Endrick scored 12 goals and provided one assist in 21 appearances across all competitions this past season.
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      The centre-forward has also registered five goals in four appearances with the Brazil Under-17s.
      Chelsea have been investing heavily in youth in the last few years with the likes of Mason Mount, Trevoh Chalobah and Reece James rising through the ranks.
      Endrick has also been linked with Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City. More

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      Chelsea on brink of sealing Molde striker David Datro Fofana for £9m transfer to replace injured star Armando Broja

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      CHELSEA are allegedly on the verge of signing Molde’s David Datro Fofana as a replacement for injured striker Armando Broja.Albanian international Broja looks set to miss the rest of the season after scans revealed he had torn his ACL and needed surgery.
      Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing David Datro Fofana from MoldeCredit: Getty
      The Chelsea striker went down in cries of pain during the first half of their mid-season friendly against Aston Villa on Sunday.
      Broja, 21, was challenging for the ball with Villa defender Ezri Konsa who, along with teammate Robin Olsen, immediately signalled for medical assistance after the ace caught his boot in the turf.
      He returned to London with the Chelsea squad on Monday before undergoing a scan to assess the damage which revealed he faces five months on the sidelines.
      That setback leaves Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as the club’s only out-and-out senior striker.
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      With no recall option to bring Romelu Lukaku back from his loan at Inter Milan, boss Graham Potter is desperate for reinforcements.

      And now he is allegedly on the verge of bringing in the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international Datro Fofana.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano broke the news earlier on social media.
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      He tweeted: “Chelsea are on the verge of signing David Datro Fofana, here we go soon!
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      “There’s full agreement in place with Molde to sign Ivorian striker born in 2002.”
      He added: “Personal terms are still being discussed with player — then deal will be signed for more than €10m fee.”
      The teenager, who stands at 5ft 11in, made his breakthrough into the Molde first-team in 2021 and already has experience of the Europa Conference League.
      He rifled in 19 goals in 34 appearances last term, which earned him international recognition last month.
      Datro Fofana received his first cap for Ivory Coast in their 4-0 friendly victory over Burundi.
      Now he could be set for another big step-up if he manages to finalise personal terms for a switch to Stamford Bridge. More

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      Man Utd ‘make contact over Denzel Dumfries transfer’ with Erik ten Hag keen to land Inter Milan’s World Cup star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly contacted Denzel Dumfries over a potential transfer from Inter Milan.Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag’s main priority was believed to be getting a replacement for sacked striker Cristiano Ronaldo when the January transfer window opens.
      Denzel Dumfries is wanted by Manchester United boss Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
      PSV Eindhoven’s £60m-rated attacker Cody Gakpo, 23, is one of his top transfer targets.
      And his three goals at the World Cup for Holland have proven that he can do it on the big stage.
      Ten Hag has been promised massive funds to rebuild United  – despite plans by the Glazers to sell the Red Devils – and it now appears his forward line is not the only thing he wants to bolster.
      Corriere dello Sport are claiming that he has “directly” requested that the club target fight-back Dumfries.
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      The 26-year-old ace shone for the Netherlands at the World Cup and has impressed at the San Siro since his arrival from PSV in 2021.
      Ten Hag has used Diogo Dalot in the full-back position this term and likes the Portuguese man.
      However, it is stated that he wants extra competition after failing to be convinced by Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      The report states that “he knows perfectly the characteristics”.
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      And even though he likes Dalot, Ten Hag wants someone different who is “more physical, more offensive, more inclined to score”.
      Dumfries would not come cheaply, with the report also claiming that Inter would be looking for at least £43 million for the defender.
      But that does not appear to be deterring United, who have allegedly already held talks with the player’s agent over a potential switch. More

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      Erik ten Hag hopes new investment can help Man Utd FINALLY challenge Man City for Prem title as Glazers look to sell

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans will not have been the only ones celebrating the Glazers’ decision to sell up.Erik ten Hag is likely to also have been rubbing his hands in glee — albeit in a far quieter fashion.
      Erik ten Hag will be hoping to do business in the January transfer windowCredit: Reuters
      Avram Glazer, left, and Joel Glazer, right, have declared an interest in selling the clubCredit: Getty
      Not that the manager would ever suggest he wants to see the backs of his employers.
      His happiness this Christmas will be about being certain he can barge back into the market in January — and keep buying beyond next month.
      Ten Hag is confident controlling owners Joel and Avram Glazer will continue to stand by what they said as they made him the Man Utd boss.
      But there could be even more cash to splash.
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      And whether the Glazers get the £6-9BILLION they want to sell out or simply bring in major new investment, it will be win-win for Ten Hag.
      The Dutchman said: “I don’t speak to them that often. But I’ve met them and we spoke about how we will work together and how we are going to achieve our objectives.”
      His No 1 objective is to end United’s Premier League title drought that stretches back to 2013.
      Having spent almost £230million after arriving in July, Ten Hag knows there is still a chasm between United and the “noisy neighbours” at the Etihad.
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      Then there is a clutch of others such as Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and the growing force of Newcastle.
      Ten Hag said: “I look at the competition around the Premier League, they all have the opportunity to invest. It’s a tough competition between seven or eight clubs.
      “That’s a change in circumstances when you compare with five or ten years ago, so the competition is much tougher.
      “Newcastle are coming, even West Ham. They have huge investment.
      “Spurs definitely and then City and Liverpool. I don’t need to talk about them. Chelsea, I don’t need to talk about them.
      “Quickly count seven or eight clubs that can compete in the league. Even at the bottom I don’t see weak teams — they’re all strong. It’s also about strategy, not just money.”
      Global giants Amazon are considering buying the club, while Apple could take a bite out of the Theatre of Dreams.
      Oldham-born chemicals magnate Sir Jim Ratcliffe — a lifelong United fan and worth a staggering £11bn — is also interested following a vain late bid to beat Todd Boehly to his £4.25bn capture of Chelsea.
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      Any sale or investment at United is being overseen by The Raine Group, who conducted the Stamford Bridge business.
      Ten Hag was assured the Glazers would keep their word by him when CEO Richard Arnold informed the ex-Ajax coach of their decision last month to “explore strategic alternatives to enhance the club’s growth”. More

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      Erik ten Hag promised massive transfer funds as he targets three World Cup stars to rebuild Man Utd squad

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      ERIK TEN HAG has been promised massive funds to rebuild Manchester United  – despite plans by the Glazers to sell the club.Boss Ten Hag splashed out an incredible £230million last summer on Casemiro, Antony,  Lisandro Martinez and Tyrell Malacia.
      Erik ten Hag will be given funds to strengthen his squadCredit: Getty
      Portugal breakout star Goncalo Ramos is on United’s radarCredit: Getty
      Cody Gakpo netted three at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Christian Pulisic isn’t featuring as much as he’d like at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      And he claims Old Trafford chiefs have vowed to give him “more money for this project.”
      The club’s US owners, the Glazers, are willing to listen to offers, potentially bringing an end to their 17-year ownership.
      But Dutchman Ten Hag had talks over the club’s financial future with chief executive Richard Arnold last month and revealed: “We spoke about the culture we want, about objectives and goals.
      “He confirmed they won’t change.
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      “It will be even better because more money will become available for this project.
      “I was informed by the club, I’m not talking with the owners about this issue.
      “My information is that it will only be good things because there will be more investment, which is good.”
      Ten Hag wants to bring in a replacement for sacked striker Cristiano Ronaldo when the January transfer window opens.
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      And Benfica’s Portuguese World Cup star front man Goncalo Ramos – who has a claimed staggering £103m release clause – tops his list.
      PSV Eindhoven’s £60m-rated winger Cody Gakpo is also on his radar and there could also be a move for Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic. More

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      Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as ‘Sevilla look to AXE Isco just six months after Real Madrid transfer’

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham are on red alert with summer transfer target Isco put up for sale by Sevilla after just six months, a report claims. The North London duo were keen on Isco in the summer after his contract at Real Madrid expired.
      Sevilla want to sell Isco six months after signing himCredit: Getty
      However, he snubbed interest from Italy and England to remain in Spain.
      He decided to join up with ex-Spain and Real boss, Julen Lopetegui, at Sevilla.
      But Lopetegui got the sack after Sevilla failed to get out of their Champions League group.
      According to Marca, Isco’s behaviour hasn’t been squeaky clean either.
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      Isco had a war of words with director of football, Monchi, and disrespect will not be tolerated in the Sevilla dressing room.
      Sevilla want to sell the 30-year-old, which will peak the interest of former suitors Arsenal and Tottenham.
      However, the report specifically names another Premier League team in Wolves as a potential destination.
      Wolves are sat bottom of the Prem and are four points off safety.
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      But they have ex-Sevilla boss Lopetegui in charge.
      And since Lopetegui was the man the man hoping to revive Isco’s career at Sevilla, he could try a second time in England. More