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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘relationship with Jorge Mendes erodes as clubs begin bypassing agent to contact Portugal star’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S relationship with long-time agent Jorge Mendes is believed to be falling apart, according to reports.The Portuguese superstar, 37, succeeded in having his Manchester United contract ripped up last month following his explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Mendes have had a relationship for nearly 20 yearsCredit: Reuters
      Mendes’ relationship with Ronaldo is thought to be erodingCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Following his departure from Old Trafford, he then concentrated on trying to win the World Cup with Portugal.
      But their quarter-final exit at the hands of Morocco means he flies back from Qatar a free agent in search of a new club.
      Ronaldo has been linked with big offers from Saudi Arabian sides Al Hilal and Al-Nassr.
      But it remains to be seen whether he will take up those offers – with European interest thought to be few and far between.
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      And according to AS, clubs are now bypassing Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, and speaking to the player himself.
      Mendes, 56, has represented Ronaldo ever since he left Sporting Lisbon to join Man Utd in 2003.
      But now he is thought to be less involved in the Real Madrid legend’s dealings.
      And Antero Henrique, head of the Qatar Stars League, is trying to convince Ronaldo to stay in Qatar after experiencing the culture at the World Cup.
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      However, Henrique has reportedly gone straight to the player in an attempt to lure him back to the Middle East – with Mendes thought to be working on an alternative proposal for his client.
      Ronaldo scored just one goal at the World Cup and was dropped after the group stage.
      But he did equal the men’s international appearance record in the defeat to Morocco, earning his 196th cap for Portugal – a career which includes 118 goals. More

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      Arsenal ‘want to re-sign youth flop Ismael Bennacer in AC Milan transfer’ with star’s contract expiring in 18 months

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      ARSENAL want to re-sign their former youth star Ismael Bennacer.The 25-year-old featured once for the Gunners first team during the 2015-16 season after his arrival from Arles.
      Arsenal want to bring Milan star Ismael Bennacer back to the clubCredit: Getty
      But after struggling for more action, he was sold to Italian side Empoli in 2017.
      Arsenal lived to regret it as Bennacer’s excellent displays saw him earn a move to Milan two years later.
      And the Algeria international has since become a key member for the Rossoneri.
      In three years he’s been with the Serie A giants, Bennacer has featured in over 100 matches in all competitions.
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      And those include the 40 he made last season as Milan won their first Scudetto title since 2011.
      He remains under contract until 2024 – but TuttoMercatoWeb are claiming the Gunners are readying a swoop to bring him back.
      Bennacer has allegedly received an offer from Milan to extend his deal.
      They have offered him around £3.4 million-a-year to stay until 2027.
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      However, he does reportedly have “several admirers in the Premier League, Arsenal above all” to go elsewhere.
      It has previously been said how Arsenal chiefs were left furious at their decision to sell Bennacer five years ago. More

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      Man Utd ‘could have signed Croatia World Cup penalty hero Livakovic for £4.3m but chose Dubravka loan transfer instead’

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      WORLD CUP hero Dominik Livakovic could have signed for Manchester United last summer, according to reports. Livakovic has twice been Croatia’s penalty shootout hero during a stellar World Cup and will be hoping to help them make the final when they take on Argentina later tonight.
      Dominik Livakovic could have signed for a number of Premier League clubs last summerCredit: Rex
      He saved three penalties in the last 16 shootout against Japan before denying Rodrygo to send Brazil crashing out in the quarter-finals.
      And it has now been revealed the 27-year-old could have signed for the Red Devils in the summer for as little as £4.3million.
      According to The Athletic, Livakovic was on the radar of a number of Premier League clubs, including United, Leicester City and Nottingham Forest.
      However, rather than sign the Dinamo Zagreb stopper to provide back-up to David de Gea, they instead went for a loan move for Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka.
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      He joined Tom Heaton among United’s keepers after Dean Henderson went on loan to Forest.
      Forest themselves were close to signing Livakovic for £5.1m before deciding to sign a higher-profile keeper following the departure of Brice Samba.
      Leicester, who struggled with goalkeeper Danny Ward in goal at the start of the season, were also offered Livakovic in the summer.
      But like their Prem counterparts, they went for a cheaper option and signed Alex Smithies on a free transfer.
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      Livakovic is now sure to be on the market for a far higher price than he was previously.
      Indeed, the Croatian’s World Cup exploits are certain to prove influential in him getting a move to a big side.
      Only Poland’s Wojciech Szczesny has more saves than Livakovic and he has registered the best post-shot expected goals to goals allowed value of any goalkeeper at the tournament, with a +3.1 rating.
      This means he has prevented 3.1 more goals than an average keeper would have.
      Erik ten Hag remains in the market for a long-term goalie solution, with doubts remaining over De Gea’s ability to distribute the ball effectively.
      Livakovic’s World Cup numbers in this regard are also noteworthy.
      He ranks among the goalkeepers with the lowest passing lengths at the World Cup.
      Furthermore, he ranks in the top 10 for pass completion among goalkeepers including passes over 30 yards and has a 100 per cent success rate for passes between 15 and 30 yards.
      Such figures may convince United to complete a belated swoop for him. More

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      Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie hints at Man City transfer exit as he reveals date he thinks superstar striker will quit club

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      ERLING HAALAND’s dad has AGAIN hinted that the Man City striker may move from the Etihad in the near future.The 22-year-old, signed for £51.4million from Borussia Dortmund in the summer, has bagged a ludicrous 18 goals in his first 11 league games.
      Erling Haaland’s dad Alfie says the striker ‘wants to prove he can win in any league’Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The hot shot has scored an incredible 23 goals in 18 games so far this seasonCredit: PA
      But dad Alfie, who also starred for City, doesn’t expect his goal-machine son to stick around in the Premier League despite his flying start.
      Speaking via DAZN, Alfie said: “My impression is that [Erling] wants to prove he can win in any top league.
      “He spent two and a half years in Germany and could do something like that in the future.
      “Stay three years in Premier League and then move to Italy, Spain or France.
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      “Nothing has been decided in this regard, but it’s a possibility as Erling can win in any team.”
      Alfie did, however, throw City fans a bone as he suggested he may be completely wrong.
      He added: “Erling could stay at Manchester City for 15 years because he is happy and we are talking about a great club.”
      The powerhouse striker has signed a five-year deal at City, but that is understood to contain break clauses.
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      Previously, his old man suggested he could make a switch to La Liga or Serie A.
      Alfie told The Times: “He could have 2½ years in Germany, 2½ in England, and then in Spain, Italy, France, right?”
      “We do not know if it will be like that, but I think he would like to test his abilities in the big leagues.” More

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      Ten Hag warns Maguire he’s still way down Man Utd pecking order despite World Cup heroics and can LEAVE club if he wants

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      HARRY MAGUIRE has been told he can fight for his Manchester United place — or leave the club.Erik ten Hag is prepared to give the England defender, 29, the chance to battle his way back into favour at Old Trafford.
      Harry Maguire was brilliant for England throughout the World CupCredit: Getty
      But he was dropped shortly after Erik ten Hag’s arrival at Man Utd and has not been a regular sinceCredit: Getty
      But the Red Devils boss says it will be the England centre-back who chooses where his future lies, as he faces up to returning from starting at the World Cup to sitting on United’s bench.
      Asked if Maguire could go, Ten Hag said: “Only when he doesn’t want to be in these circumstances any more.
      “Until that moment, I am happy with him.”
      Ten Hag dumped Maguire after back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Brentford in United’s first two games of the season.
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      The Dutchman says his £85million man — the most expensive defender on the planet — “performed badly” and lost confidence.
      Not for the first time, Maguire looked like a different animal wearing the white of his country as opposed to the red of his club as he started all five games for the Three Lions.
      But that cuts no ice with the Dutchman who stressed: “I can only battle this after being asked many times if he is good enough.
      “It is clear he is good enough to play at the highest level. Then it is up to him to show that confidence on the pitch and he didn’t show that in all the games.
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      “We want him to bring that back to Manchester with him so he can bring it on the pitch for United. When he is playing with his confidence like now he is a massively important player for us and that is what everyone expects.
      “That’s what Harry expects from himself. He has that high standard, he wants to play at the highest level, he wants to lead the defensive line, so it is up to him.
      “I’m sure he has the potential to play in our style and fit into our system. He had a period in Manchester where he performed badly and then, of course, there are difficulties but when he is confident in himself, he will put that on the pitch.
      “When he is working hard you will get that confidence and you are seeing that with the way he was playing for England.
      “I expect from him, the team knows what they expect from him.
      “If he does that he will be a great player for us.”
      He had a period in Manchester where he performed badly and then, of course, there are difficulties but when he is confident in himself, he will put that on the pitch.Erik ten Hag on Harry Maguire
      Gareth Southgate showed faith in Maguire, who had started only one Prem game in three months after getting the axe following United’s horror show 4-0 defeat against the Bees.
      But he is unlikely to find regular action when he returns to Old Trafford, having been demoted to Ten Hag’s fourth-choice centre-back behind Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof.
      Ten Hag added: “It is up to him to contribute and to play himself back into the team.
      “We have 16-18 players in the squad and that is what you need at the top level if you want to play for trophies.”
      Chelsea and Barcelona have previously shown an interest in Maguire.
      SunSport revealed that Barca enquired about him as part of drawn-out summer negotiations when United tried and failed to sign Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
      But the Red Devils may have to take a hit of up to £40m if they decide to cash in on a player they fought so hard to land from Leicester in 2019.
      Maguire, who has two and a half years left on his deal, believes he proved in Qatar that he belongs at the top level.
      After England’s quarter-final defeat by France, the 53-cap Three Lions star said: “I’ve played every game and I’m proud of my mentality to prove to myself again.
      “I don’t need to prove to others but at the moment, I don’t look at myself.
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      “I look at the team and every time I put this shirt on, I want the team to do well.
      “But I’d have much preferred to have had a bad game against France and gone through.”
      Maguire shortly before flying home from the World Cup after defeat to FranceCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd ‘target January transfer move for Leeds star Tyler Adams’ after impressive World Cup showing

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are targeting a January transfer for Tyler Adams, according to reports.Adams, 23, enjoyed an impressive World Cup for the US national team in Qatar as he captained them into the knockout rounds.
      Tyler Adams impressed at the World CupCredit: Getty
      And now Man Utd are considering a move for the defensive midfielder to bolster the team’s spine.
      However, they have next to no chance of signing him, according to TEAMTALK.
      They report that while the interest from the Red Devils is genuine, both Leeds and Adams remain committed to each other.
      Adams signed for Leeds last summer in a £17million move from RB Leipzig, with the potential to rise to £20m.
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      The deal he signed has him contracted to Elland Road until 2027, and it’s claimed he is more than happy with his current circumstances.
      Ahead of the last 16 clash against Louis van Gaal’s Holland, Adams had a number of impressive stats in his favour for the USA.
      He had won the most duels, made the most tackles, made the most passes into the final third and won possession the most times in the defensive third.
      Leeds have also been reaping the rewards from his strong form at club level.
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      Adams is second only to Fulham’s Joao Palhinha for tackles made, with his ability to win the ball back in the defensive third a particular key note.
      United want another midfielder to help out when Casemiro is rested, and Adams fits the description of a player who breaks up play in a similar fashion. More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea transfer boost with Wilfried Zaha ‘most likely’ to QUIT Crystal Palace on free and run down contract

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Wilfried Zaha with the winger set to run down his Crystal Palace contract, a report says.The 30-year-old has long been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park.
      Zaha s set to run down his Palace contractCredit: Alamy
      However, a big money transfer has never materialised despite his sensational form and a host of interest.
      Zaha is now in the final year of his contract at Palace meaning he can move for free at the end of this season.
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, Zaha is likely to snub a new deal at Palace and run down his contract, much to the delight of interested parties Arsenal and Chelsea.
      Arsenal could hold the advantage over their London rivals.
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      Zaha has previously admitted he is an Arsenal fan, despite his deep affection for Palace.
      In a 2017 interview on who he supports, Zaha said: “Arsenal. Still do.”
      The Ivory Coast international has six Premier League goals to his name in 13 games this season.
      Palace currently occupy 11th and restart their domestic campaign on Boxing Day at home to Fulham.
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      A win would lift Palace into the top half of the Prem table and above Chelsea and Brighton.
      They would also draw level on points with Liverpool.
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      ‘Go smash it king’ – Marcus Rashford replies to Kylian Mbappe after France star’s praise amid PSG transfer rumours

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has sent a message to Kylian Mbappe just days after France knocked England out of the World Cup.The Three Lions crashed out after a 2-1 defeat to the holders on Saturday.
      Marcus Rashford played only the final few minutes against FranceCredit: Getty
      Kylian Mbappe had a quiet game against England but France still progressedCredit: Getty
      Rashford was introduced late in the second half, but could do nothing to force extra-time, although his last-gasp free-kick almost did exactly that.
      The Manchester United ace started just once in the tournament, but was still England’s joint-top scorer alongside Bukayo Saka.
      Nevertheless, it was more heartache for Rashford, 17 months after his penalty miss in the Euros final.
      On Instagram, he said: “The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster of emotions, each and every one of our team gave everything we had to be ready for what was thrown at us, we got close, but not close enough.
      “I’ll make a promise that we will come again! Thank you for the unconditional support we have received throughout the tournament, it hasn’t gone unnoticed.
      Rashford’s post was liked more than 1million times, while more than 20,000 comments were left.
      One of those was from Mbappe, who sent him a heart emoji.
      Rashford responded with a message that said: “Good luck with the rest of the tournament brother! Go smash it king.”
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      Mbappe failed to impress against England, but is still leading the Golden Boot race and will be hoping to add to his five goals against Morocco in the semi-finals.
      The exchange comes with Rashford linked with a move to PSG despite United being on the cusp of triggering a one-year clause in his contract.

      The 25-year-old has thrived under Erik ten Hag, scoring three more goals than the whole of last season, while also winning his England place back.
      His form has led to the Dutchman claiming that he could make Rashford the best striker in the world and EVEN surpass Mbappe. More