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      Man Utd fans all say the same thing as transfer targets Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo combine to score in World Cup

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were all left saying the same thing during Holland’s 2-0 win over Senegal.That’s after transfer targets Frenkie de Jong and Cody Gakpo combined for a late goal in Monday’s World Cup clash.
      Man Utd fans gushed over Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong’s link-up vs SenegalCredit: Getty
      Louis van Gaal’s men scored twice late on to seal victory in their group stage opener.
      Former Everton man Davy Klaassen fired home Holland’s second goal deep into injury time.
      But it was Gakpo’s 84th minute opener that set tongues wagging at Old Trafford.
      The PSV Eindhoven star headed past Chelsea’s Edouard Mendy to finally break the deadlock.
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      And Gakpo’s assist was provided by none other than Barcelona midfielder De Jong.
      The pair were both strongly linked with moves to Manchester United over the summer.
      Gakpo was also wanted by Arsenal, while De Jong was a target for Chelsea too.
      However, United boss Erik ten Hag is believed to still be keen on the Dutch duo.
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      And Red Devils fans were left drooling at the prospect of seeing them link up at the Theatre of Dreams next summer.
      One supporter said: “Gakpo’s goal was assisted by Frenkie de Jong. The future of Manchester United is in safe hands.”
      Another declared: “From De Jong to Gakpo, two boys Ten Hag really wants at United.”
      One laughed: “De Jong to Gakpo… will we see them at United?”
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      Another added: “De Jong what a pass, Gakpo perfect run and header, bring them both to United!”
      While De Jong has remained tight-lipped over his United links, Gakpo has made it clear he would jump at the chance to sign for them.
      He said earlier this month: “I think at the end of this season I will be ready to take that step.
      “I feel like I was already that way at the start of this season, but after this season I’m even more ready to take that next step.
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      “Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
      “It would be an honour to play there, but I also have to see what kind of team would suit me best.” More

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      Senegal 0 Holland 2: Man Utd transfer target Cody Gakpo heads late goal as Dutch win World Cup opener

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      HOLLAND left it late but got Louis van Gaal’s final World Cup off to a winning start.Goals from Cody Gapko six minutes from the end and substitute Davy Klaassen in injury time rescued a drab game and gave Van Gaal’s men all the points.
      Holland forward Gakpo rose above Mendy to head home the crucial goalCredit: Reuters
      Gakpo celebrated winning the game for his countryCredit: AP
      Klaassen doubled Holland’s tally in stoppage-timeCredit: Getty
      Netherlands midfielder De Jong was thwarted by Mendy in the first halfCredit: EPA
      Van Dijk had a good chance for Holland but couldn’t keep his header downCredit: Reuters
      Gakpo just nipped ahead of Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to meet Frenkie De Jong’s inswinging cross and head the ball home to break the deadlock.
      What a moment for the PSV striker voted player of the year in Holland last season.
      A big reason why both Manchester United and Leeds United were looking at taking him last summer.
      He has learned his trade under Red Devils great Ruud van Nistelrooy at PSV as his former youth and now first team coach.
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      He used all Van Nistelrooy’s instincts to sniff out this chance and get the winner.
      Then injury time the Dutch broke and when Memphis Depay’s shot was parried Klaassen pounced.
      Up until that point it had been the Senegal fans band that had provided most of the entertainment in the Al Thumama Stadium with neither goalkeeper being tested.
      After a first minute scare for the Dutch the best of the chances fell their way in a goalless first half.
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      But when Ismaila Sarr nicked the ball off Matthijs de Ligt it looked like there could be a dramatic start.
      Sarr moved the ball on to Boulaye Dia whose first time shot was goalbound but deflected over by Frenkie de Jong.
      Shaken but not stirred the Oranje replied and with De Ligt now helping rather than hindering his team as he began the move that finished with a dangerous Gakpo cross that Steven Bergwijn stretched for but just failed to connect with.
      Next up it was former Manchester United player Daley Blind, watched by Dad and Dutch assistant boss Danny, sneaking in at the far post for a chance at goal but his header from Gakpo’s cross was the wrong side of the upright.
      Then came the real big chance on 19 minutes.
      Bergwijn did a turn that brought gasps to get away from two opponents and find Steven Berghuis to pinpoint De Jong in acres of space on the far side of the goal.
      But with Senegal players retreating quickly, De Jong delayed his shot, instead deciding to turn inside one man, then another before the opportunity was gone as Cheikhou Kouyate whacked the ball out of play.
      Virgil van Dijk was hailed by his manager on the eve of the game as an ‘excellent captain’.
      While he negates threats at one end of the pitch, he can instigate them at the other just as he did when he rose to meet a Gakpo corner in the 53rd minute, heading narrowly over.
      Frustrated with the lack of goals, Van Gaal sprung a surprise when he turned to Memphis Depay in the 53rd minute.
      Van Gaal had ruled him out of this game believing he had still not fully recovered from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of action since mid-September.
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      Here he was called from the bench to rescue this stalemate.
      But it would be Gakpo whose named was in lights, while Memphis did at least assist the second.
      Van Gaal’s side eventually found the breakthrough late onCredit: EPA
      Senegal midfielder Kouyate was stretchered off in the second halfCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea transfer blow with PSG the ONLY team to open negotiations with Palmeiras about wonderkid Endrick, says dad

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      CHELSEA have suffered a blow in their pursuit of wonderkid Endrick after falling behind their rivals in negotiations. Paris Saint-Germain are the only team to have put forward an official proposal to sign him from Palmeiras.
      Endrick celebrates after helping Palmeiras win the Brazilian Serie ACredit: Getty
      Endrick contributed to four goals in seven senior matches this seasonCredit: Getty
      Speaking to Canal do Nicola, Endrick’s father Douglas revealed: “Paris Saint-Germain are the only club that opened negotiations with Palmeiras with an official proposal, as things stand.
      “There are many club from different countries keen on signing him. PSG have already moved.”
      The other clubs he refers to include the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United.
      Both have been linked with a move for the 16-year-old alongside Chelsea and PSG.
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      United’s hopes may have somewhat rested on the forwar’ds admiration of Cristiano Ronaldo after he copied the Portugal legend’s celebration.
      However, given the way Ronaldo spoke about the club in his recent tell-all interview with Piers Morgan, that factor may have been rendered mute.
      Endrick cannot leave his current club until he turns 18, but he is already gearing up for a move to a Champions League side.
      He said: “I’m not gonna answer about my future club. Of course, I’d like to play Champions League in 2, 3 or 4 years.
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      “I’m open to all the clubs, waiting for the best proposal for me and my family.”
      Clubs could sign the Brazilian, who scored 165 goals in 169 games at youth level, for £51million due to a release clause inserted into his contract. More

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      Patrick Vieira to find out Crystal Palace transfer budget as US owners Textor, Harris and Blitzer hold London meeting

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      CRYSTAL PALACE chiefs are to have an American summit to sort out Patrick Vieira’s signing plans.Palace supremos John Textor, Josh Harris and David Blitzer are due to meet up with the London-based chiefs to discuss the budget.
      Patrick Vieira wants to bolster his Palace squadCredit: Reuters
      John Textor makes up one of three major shareholders in Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      David Blitzer owns stakes in a number of major US sport teamsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Vieira wants two or three players to strengthen a thin squad but does not know what there is available to spend.
      Textor is struggling to close a deal for Lyon and has money to throw at Palace, while Harris, who was interested in Chelsea, needs to state his commitment to Palace.
      It could turn into a key summit.
      Chairman Steve Parish is caught in the middle and he is also keen to see cash spent.
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      Palace brought in four new faces in the summer to further the progress on Crystal Palace’s rebuild project.
      Cheick Doucoure from Lens and Chris Richards from Bayern Munich saw The Eagles splash £30million.
      Meanwhile, some savvy business further down the football league saw them recruit goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and winger Malcolm Ebiowei for free.
      SunSport exclusively revealed the latter even rejected a transfer to Manchester United in favour of moving to Palace in the summer.
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      The South London outfit currently comfortably in mid table having won five, lost five and drawn four.
      In his first season at the club Vieira guided the team to an impressive 12th place Premier League finish – the club’s best position since 2018/19. More

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      Barcelona ‘to sell Hector Bellerin after just SIX MONTHS with ex-Arsenal ace set for transfer away from boyhood club’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly preparing to sell full-back Hector Bellerin after just SIX MONTHS at the Nou Camp.The 27-year-old joined the Catalan giants in the summer after seeing his Arsenal contract ripped up.
      Bellerin is set to be moved on by Barcelona in JanuaryCredit: AP
      But he has started just three games in all competitions as we head into the World Cup break.
      And according to AS, Barcelona are already keen to move him on in the January window.
      Xavi missed out on right-backs Cesar Azplicueta, Juan Foyth and Thomas Meunier ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.
      As a result, he eventually landed on agreeing a one-year deal for Bellerin as a low-cost solution.
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      However, his poor displays are set to see him booted out just six months after signing for his boyhood club.
      Bellerin made 239 appearances for Arsenal, winning the the FA Cup in 2015, 2017 and 2020.
      He has also received four caps for the Spain national team.
      Roma have been linked with a move for the Spaniard – who spent last season on loan at Real Betis.
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      Jose Mourinho’s men are keen to sell current right-back Rick Karsdorp.
      And if they are able to offload the Dutch defender then Bellerin is being looked at as an ideal replacement.
      They were previously monitoring Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot, but they gave up on him when he returned to the fold under Erik ten Hag. More

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      ‘I see myself at Barcelona for a long time… hopefully 10 YEARS’ – Frenkie de Jong deals Man Utd huge transfer blow

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      BARCELONA star Frenkie de Jong has dealt Manchester United a major transfer blow after expressing how happy he is at the club. Man Utd were desperate to bring De Jong to Old Trafford in the summer but a move did not materialise.
      Frenkie De Jong has again tried to put to bed specualtion he will join Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman was supposedly being forced out the club but he decided to stay at Barca and he has now said he sees his long-term future there.
      De Jong told De Telegraaf: “I am very happy in Barcelona. When I play it’s great and in terms of living here life is perfect.
      “I see myself at Barcelona for as long as possible. I personally hope for another eight or ten years.”
      The 25-year-old has fallen out of favour at Barcelona this season starting just two of their six Champions League group games but despite previous reports, he is not unhappy at manager Xavi.
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      De Jong said: “I never got the feeling that Xavi was against me. To the media he said that he was happy with me but that there’s also the financial part of the club.
      “I really don’t put the blame on Xavi.”
      This is not the first time De Jong has tried to shut down rumours about him leaving the Nou Camp.
      He had previously said: “I always wanted to stay at Barcelona and this is why I always remained calm in the summer.”
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      Reports suggest that Man Utd were hoping to go back in for De Jong in January and battle Chelsea for his signature but the player is maintaining his stance from the summer of not wanting to go.
      However, Barca could be forced into selling him due to their ongoing financial difficulties that even led to De Jong accepting a wage cut.
      If he does stay at the Catalan giants he could feature against Man Utd in the Europa League next year. More

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      Newcastle keen on free transfer for France star Marcus Thuram as Eddie Howe considers January talks

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      NEWCASTLE may bid for Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram in January.Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs are also keen on the son of France legend Lilian.
      Thuram’s impressive form has seen him make France’s World Cup squadCredit: Getty
      Thuram, 25, has 13 goals in 17 games this term and is in Les Bleus’ World Cup squad.
      His contract is due to expire in the summer and it means he is free to talk to clubs outside Germany from January.
      Newcastle’s Saudi owners are happy to back Eddie Howe’s surprise crack at the Premier League’s top four and have the cash to launch a big bid.
      Another player Newcastle are reportedly in talks to sign is Argentine wonderkid Maximo Perrone.
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      The Velez midfielder has impressed this season in the defensive midfield role and has been the bright spark for the 26th-placed side in the Primera Division.
      The 19-year-old’s good form has attracted the interest of Newcastle, who have opened negotiations over a £12million deal with his club, according to Argentine outlet Diario Popular.
      The report suggests that the midfielder has a clause in his contract worth £7.8m, but an agreement between the club and player not to increase it means Newcastle will have to negotiate a higher fee.
      This agreement has likely come into place as Perrone’s contract with Velez is set to expire at the end of 2023.
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      Despite only playing 33 games in the top division in Argentina, he is very highly rated, as Newcastle are believed to be willing to match the £12m demands.
      Perrone could therefore become the latest young Argentine talent to make his way to England.
      And Toon fans will be hoping any new signings can help maintain their Champions League push. More

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      Chelsea scouting England World Cup 2022 star Jordan Pickford for shock transfer as Kepa and Edouard Mendy replacement

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      CHELSEA will watch Jordan Pickford at the World Cup as Todd Boehly looks for a new keeper.England’s No 1 has been put firmly on boss Graham Potter’s radar as an alternative to Brighton’s Spanish star Robert Sanchez.
      Chelsea are considering a swoop for England goalkeeper Jordan PickfordCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Blues are keen to bring in a first choice keeper as Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy have yet to convince the new regime.
      Pickford has excelled at international level.
      That is despite the odd bad moment for Everton.
      And he will be hoping to enjoy more success for the Three Lions at the World Cup.
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      Sanchez is a Potter favourite — but Brighton will want a huge fee.
      The Toffees could sell Pickford, 28, to balance their books and lose a big wage.

      He is in contract talks at Goodison — and happy to stay.
      But a pay rise and the chance to play at the top end of the Premier League and in Europe would appeal.
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      Chelsea will see how he copes with the pressure in Qatar.
      Pickford is set to start England’s World Cup opener against Iran on Monday. More