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      Chelsea ace Kai Havertz approached by Bayern Munich over transfer last summer but Blues star opted to stay

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      CHELSEA star Kai Havertz was reportedly approached by Bayern Munich over a transfer last summer.But the German remained faithful to the Blues by rejecting a return to his homeland.
      Chelsea star Kai Havertz rejected a move to Bayern Munich over the summerCredit: PA
      Sport Bild claims Bayern turned to Havertz after losing Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona.
      Despite landing Sadio Mane from Liverpool, club chiefs remained desperate to find someone capable of filling the No9 role.
      Bayern were strongly linked with a move for Tottenham star and England captain Harry Kane.
      But he remained committed to Antonio Conte’s project for this season.
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      Bayern eventually turned to Havertz, despite him netting just 14 times in all competitions last term.
      The 23-year-old was more prolific during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, scoring 38 goals in his final two years.
      And Allianz Arena chiefs felt Havertz ticked all the right boxes for Julian Nagelsmann’s fluid system.
      But despite seeing compatriot Timo Werner leave Chelsea for a return to RB Leipzig, Havertz opted to stay put.
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      He has since found himself utilised as a squad player under Graham Potter, scoring three times in 15 games.
      Havertz’s latest proved to be Chelsea’s winner against RB Salzburg on Tuesday.
      And he will be hoping for another start when the Blues travel to Potter’s former side Brighton on Saturday. More

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      Newcastle face fight to cling on to star man Bruno Guimaraes as ‘Juventus join European powerhouses chasing transfer’

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      NEWCASTLE are preparing for a fight to keep Bruno Guimaraes amid interest from Juventus, according to reports. The Brazilian has been one of the club’s standout performers this season with the Magpies up to fourth in the table.
      Bruno Guimaraes has become a Premier League star since his move to Newcastle – with European giants wanting to sign himCredit: PA
      And his impressive form since his move from Lyon in January has a number of top clubs wanting to sign him such as Real Madrid, Chelsea and Barcelona.
      Reports in Italy suggest that Juve are ready to join them in chasing the 24-year-old’s signature.
      The Serie A side are reportedly willing to sell Weston McKennie to help finance the move and make room for Guimaraes’ potential arrival.
      Under pressure Juventus boss Max Allegri is supposedly a huge fan of him.
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      With big sides circling Newcastle still have no interest in letting him go.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano reports that the Toon have clear plans that won’t change regarding Guimaraes.
      He claims that Newcastle want to offer the midfielder a new long-term contract with an improved salary.
      Rumours suggest they are willing to offer him a new £200,000-a-week deal to keep him at St James’ Park.
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      Manager Eddie Howe recently praised him after the 2-1 win at Tottenham – playing after he hadn’t slept in two days following the birth of his first child, Matteo.
      Guimaraes, the eight-cap international, has made ten appearances in all competitions this season scoring twice and assisting twice.
      He will be hoping to be part of the Brazil squad that heads to Qatar for the World Cup. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal boost as in-demand Lille ace Jonathan David reveals he’s keen on transfer to ‘massive club’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Arsenal have received a huge boost after Lille target Jonathan David admitted being keen on a “massive club”. The Canadian is a man in form and is attracting huge attention from some of the biggest Premier League clubs.
      Jonathan David’s stepped-up his performances this season and wows fans regularly in FranceCredit: Getty
      The star is consistently linked with a move away and did little to play down his own hopes of a move.
      He made it clear he dreamt of a trip to one of Europe’s most decorated leagues in the future, opening the door to a big move.
      David told Football Daily: “Yeah, you know for me, I was always watching European football on TV.
      “So, for me that was always the goal. For me it was, I only wanted to go to Europe.
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      “The next step is always growing, having more ambition, a bigger club I think. Every player wants to play for a massive club in their life. So I think if I had the chance to do it, I’ll go for it for sure.
      “I think they’re two different leagues [the Premier League and La Liga]. But I think I can adapt to both for sure. And I think with the experience that I’ve had here in France, it will help me a lot if I need to adapt to some place else a lot faster.
      “So yeah I think both leagues suit me.”
      Chelsea have been heavily linked with David, with reports suggesting the forward could be Graham Potter’s first season.
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      A big move would represent another step in the 22-year-old’s journey who move to Lille from Belgium side Gent in 2020.
      This season he has caught attention after scoring nine goals and assisting three in his first 12 Ligue 1 games.
      Lille sit 6th in the French division having won their last three. More

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      Man Utd urged to ‘cut their losses’ on £40m forgotten man Donny van de Beek as rivals flock for bargain January transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could “cut their losses” on £40million forgotten man Donny van de Beek.The Dutch ace, 25, has been a major flop since his Premier League move in 2020.
      Man Utd could cut their losses on £40m flop Donny van de BeekCredit: AFP
      United spent £40million to land Van de Beek from Ajax.
      But he netted just once in his first season at Old Trafford.
      And last year Van de Beek found himself loaned out to Everton after tumbling down the pecking order.
      Since returning to United, he has made just three appearances under Erik ten Hag – his former boss at Ajax.
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      And Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth reckons United could now let Van de Beek leave for a bargain price.
      Ajax failed with an attempt to re-sign the playmaker over the summer.
      There was also interest from Italian champs AC Milan.
      And Leicester are now thought to be preparing a £13m January bid.
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      Sheth reckons as a result, United are considering a permanent break for Van de Beek, who looks unlikely to win his place back any time soon.
      Sheth told GiveMeSport: “You never know. Come January, there’s potential that United might think they should cut their losses and see if there’s a club who would be willing to pay money for Donny van de Beek.
      “It was interesting to note that in the January transfer window – when Van de Beek went to Everton – I think United’s preference would probably have been for him to have gone to a European club, where the play and the build-up play is slightly slower and more suited to van de Beek’s style of play.
      “He could have got a lot more games had he gone abroad, maybe performed well, come back to United and maintained a good value.
      “But, instead, he went to Everton. Effectively, what has happened to him at United happened to him at Everton because it probably wasn’t the right choice.” More

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      Chelsea star Christian Pulisic told to follow Timo Werner’s advice and QUIT club by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher

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      CHRISTIAN PULISIC should follow in Timo Werner’s footsteps by QUITTING Chelsea.That’s according to Jamie Carragher, who reckons the American stands a better chance of becoming a top-level player at a “smaller” club.
      Jamie Carragher has advised Christian Pulisic to quit Chelsea for the sake of his careerCredit: Rex
      Carragher points to Timo Werner’s resurgence at RB Leipzig as an exampleCredit: Getty
      Pulisic, 24, is in his fourth season at Chelsea after a £58million move from Borussia Dortmund.
      But he is yet to take Stamford Bridge by storm after suffering numerous injury setbacks.
      And after failing to win over Thomas Tuchel, Pulisic continues to be an outside squad player under Graham Potter.
      Over the summer, the winger saw fellow misfit Timo Werner ditch Chelsea for a return to RB Leipzig.
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      The German has since scored eight goals this term – seven more than Pulisic.
      And Carragher believes the time has come for the USA captain to start considering his own future.
      Liverpool’s former captain claims Pulisic could reach greater heights as a player if he can be the star man for a lower-ranking club.
      Carragher points to Werner’s new-found form at Leipzig as inspiration for Pulisic.
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      But he admits flexible boss Potter could yet provide more opportunities after starting the forward in last night’s Champions League win at RB Salzburg.
      Carragher told CBS: “100 per cent [Pulisic should consider a smaller club].
      “A lot of footballers are different, I do scratch my head when I see certain players at clubs for a long time and they never really get into the team.
      “And that’s why I think Thierry [Henry] is saying he respects Timo Werner. Rather than just sitting on the bench another year or two he’s gone back to somewhere where he’s going to play week in, week out.
      “And I just think Pulisic is sort of at that stage now where there’s been a few managerial changes.
      “It looks like he’s getting more of a chance with Potter, but not just him, I think Graham Potter is a manager who changes it every game so everyone is getting a chance.
      “So he may feel like he’s getting more of an opportunity to prove to the manager he can be in that recognised 11.
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      “But he’s been there a few years now, it hasn’t quite happened for him for whatever reason, and maybe Dortmund is a level down from Chelsea who are a team who are trying to win the Champions League – we know Pulisic was part of that win.
      “But eventually you have to make that decision. I don’t think you can continue to be in that position that he’s been in for the last two or three years.” More

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      How Arsenal could line up after January transfer window with Mikel Arteta planning bids for Danilo and Mudryk

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      ARSENAL could have a whole new look for the New Year after the January transfer window SunSport exclusively revealed Mikel Arteta is hoping for at least two signings this winter.
      Arsenal could line up in a new way after January, with Palmeiras’ Danilo Oliveira on their shortlistCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta also hopes to land Mykhaylo Mudryk from Shakhtar DonetskCredit: Getty
      And the Spaniard has three targets lined up as Arsenal look for a first Premier League title since the Invincibles.
      Arteta will be handed £50million of hard cash by owner Stan Kroenke, having already spent £130m in the summer.
      Top of Arteta’s list is Brazilian midfielder Danilo Oliveira.
      The 21-year-old has been starring at Palmeiras this year.
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      And Danilo was quickly identified by Arteta after previous target Douglas Luiz signed a new Aston Villa deal.
      It’s believed Palmeiras could accept £22million for their star man, having spurned initial interest several months ago.
      And Danilo would provide competition for Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey, while also being an upgrade on Mo Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga.
      Arsenal also hope to sign a winger to boost their forward line.
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      Top of the list is Shakhtar Donetsk’s Mykhaylo Mudryk, 21, who is rated as one of Europe’s top youngsters.
      He scored his sixth goal of the season in last night’s 1-1 Champions League draw against Celtic.
      But Mudryk is attracting interest from some of the continent’s elite sides, with Shakhtar hoping for as much as £50m.
      That has seen Arteta also place Yeremy Pino on his wishlist.
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      The 20-year-old broke into Villarreal’s side two years ago.
      Pino is valued at £25m by the Spanish club, who have just lost boss Unai Emery to Aston Villa.
      Like Mudyrk, he would give Arteta more options on both sides of the attack.
      But Pino is also capable of playing as a striker, meaning Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah would have extra competition too.
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      It now remains to be seen who Arteta plumps for after taking Arsenal to the top of the table.
      The Gunners are two points clear of defending champions Manchester City, having won nine of their 11 games so far. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo must apologise to Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag TODAY in crisis meeting or stay in exile for Sheriff clash

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO faces Manchester United D-Day over a possible recall.Ronaldo will arrive at the club’s Carrington training base on Tuesday for showdown talks with manager Erik Ten Hag after being axed at the weekend for the game at Chelsea.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was axed from the side after refusing to come on against TottenhamCredit: Rex
      He stormed down the tunnel and left Old Trafford before the final whistleCredit: Rex
      Erik ten Hag watched his United side draw at Chelsea on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      And unless he shows some contrition and agrees to abide by Ten Hag’s rules then he will be continue to be exiled going into Thursday’s clash with Sheriff Tiraspol.
      Ten Hag was furious after Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute during Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Tottenham last Wednesday.
      Ronaldo walked down the tunnel before the end of the game and left Old Trafford.
      Ten Hag ordered him to train on his own and left him out of the squad for Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge and is understood to have fined him two weeks wages.
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      All the players were given Monday off, including Ronaldo, so any talks between him and the manager have been delayed.
      But Ten Hag is not messing about as he tries to steer United on a course back towards being serious contenders at the top end of the Premier League.
      He does not want the Ronaldo sideshow deflecting from what he is trying to do.
      Ronaldo was left out of last Wednesday’s starting line-up against Spurs having been subbed in the second-half of the previous game, a goalless draw with Newcastle.
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      He had made his displeasure clear, shaking his head as he was replaced by Marcus Rashford.
      After being dropped to face Tottenham, he refused his manager’s orders to come on in the second-half.
      Ten Hag said it was “bad behaviour” and emphasised that despite Ronaldo’s achievements he cannot be afforded special treatment.
      Ten Hag said: “He has achieved a lot in his career. It is so brilliant.
      “But he has to be aware that you get judged by the moment and how you are acting today. In top sport, it is about today — it is not about age or reputation.
      “When you have top sport, you get judged by the moment and how you act. That is normal.
      “Everyone has to be aware of it and not just Cristiano. We have to be aware of it as a team, a manager and a club.”
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      United take on Macedonians Sheriff in Europa League Group E on Thursday needing a point to qualify for the next round.
      They will be looking for a win to take their challenge for top spot with Real Sociedad into the last game against the current group leaders in Spain. More

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      Aston Villa announce Unai Emery as new boss replace Steven Gerrard but ex-Arsenal man will NOT be in dugout this weekend

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      UNAI EMERY has returned to the Premier League as Aston Villa manager.Villa appointed the ex-Arsenal boss last night to replace the sacked Steven Gerrard after triggering Emery’s £5.2million release clause at Villarreal.
      Aston Villa have appointed Unai Emery as their new boss to replace Steven GerrardCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard, who is understood to have agreed a three-year contract, will miss Saturday’s trip to Newcastle and officially start at Villa Park on November 1 once he receives his work permit.
      Caretaker boss Aaron Danks will remain in charge for the visit to St James’ Park.
      His first two games in charge will be at home to Manchester United on November 6 and a Carabao Cup third round tie at Old Trafford four days later.
      Emery, who turned down Newcastle last year, beat United in the 2021 Europa League final – one of four times he has won the competition.
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      The 50-year-old was sacked by Arsenal in November 2019 after 18 months in charge at the Emirates but has continued to take English lessons despite his return to Spain.
      And ambitious owners Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens made a swift move for Emery, who has unfinished business with the Prem.
      Emery joined Villarreal in 2020 and led the club to their first European title after triumphing in the Europa League in his first season.
      Villarreal beat Arsenal in the semi-final before defeating United on penalties in the Gdansk final.
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      After turning down the chance to manage Saudi-rich Newcastle, Emery continued to lead the Yellow Submarine to the Champions League semi-finals before being knocked out by Liverpool.
      Emery famously won three consecutive Europa League titles with Sevilla between 2014-16 while also winning Ligue 1 and two French Cups while Paris-Saint Germain manager.
      Villarreal are 11th in the La Liga table after winning five and drawing three of their 11 games.
      They face Hapoel Be’er Sheva in the Europa Conference League on Thursday night.
      Emery has got most of his success from deploying a 4-2-3-1 formation, which the Villa board feel best suits their current squad.
      The club wanted to hold talks with Sporting Lisbon’s Ruben Amorim but baulked at his £20million release clause and had second thoughts over his 3-4-3 system.
      The ex-Portugal midfielder, 37, is one of Europe’s most promising young bosses and has previously interested Chelsea and United after ending Sporting’s 19-year wait to become Portuguese champions.
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      Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel were also on the club’s list of candidates but the former Tottenham and Chelsea bosses are holding out for a Champions League job.
      Villa started life without Gerrard by thrashing Brentford 4-0 as interim boss Danks ripped up the former Liverpool midfielder’s tactics by dropping skipper John McGinn and changing to a 4-2-3-1 formation. More