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      Cristiano Ronaldo ‘DIDN’T reject’ Al-Hilal transfer as Saudi chief reveals why mega-money move from Man Utd fell through

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO “didn’t reject” a summer transfer to Al-Hilal, according to the club’s president.And he revealed the two parties were heading into the final stages of negotiations before the mega-money move collapsed.
      Cristiano Ronaldo was linked with a summer transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-HilalCredit: PA
      But Fahad ben Nafel insisted it was not Ronaldo who pulled the plug.
      Instead, he claimed a transfer ban placed on the Saudi Arabian side proved the critical blow.
      Nafel told the Thamanya YouTube channel: “Yes, we negotiated with Ronaldo.
      “The problem was not in the money or the principle, Al-Hilal is able to bring in the stars of the world.
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      “But it was in the decision of the Sports Arbitration Centre that prevented us from registering the players.
      “We did not stop negotiating with the players despite the decision to ban, but we were delaying entering the final stage of the negotiations until the ban was lifted.”
      Ronaldo, 37, looked on course to quit United in the summer after the club failed to qualify for the Champions League with just 12 months left on his Old Trafford contract.
      He was linked with Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Napoli but they all opted against trying to sign the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
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      That meant a switch to the Middle East looked more likely with massive wages up to £2million per week on offer.
      Al-Hilal appeared to be in pole position.
      However, they were slapped with the sanctions which prevented them bringing in any new players after Mohamed Kanno’s transfer fiasco saw him registered for two clubs at the same time.
      Ronaldo has started just once in the Premier League this season – the 4-0 drubbing at Brentford – with Marcus Rashford claiming the No9 spot.
      The Portugal superstar did get his first goal of the season from the penalty spot as United beat Sheriff 2-0 in the Europa League.
      However, SunSport revealed his team-mates believe he will push for a move once again in January. More

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      Lionel Messi to decide future after World Cup with PSG contract expiring next summer… but has no current transfer offers

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      LIONEL MESSI will decide his future after the World Cup – but has so far had no offers from any club. The Argentine hero signed a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain in 2021.
      Lionel Messi’s current PSG contract expires in the summer and his future is unclearCredit: AP
      The Argentina icon hopes to lead his country to World Cup glory in QatarCredit: Getty
      But with that contract expiring next summer, it remains unclear where he will be playing his football in the 2023-24 season. 
      And SunSport can reveal the Argentine hero currently has no concrete options.
      Despite suggestions PSG want to offer him a one-year extension, the French giants are yet to table that deal. 
      Messi, 35, has not been sent any contracts from elsewhere, either, which as it stands would make him a free agent again in nine months.
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      However, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is focused on the World Cup as he looks to lead Argentina to glory.
      Lionel Scaloni’s side face Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Poland in November’s group stages and they will be desperate to go one better than their runner-up finish in 2014 by lifting the iconic trophy in Doha on December 18. 
      After the tournament finishes, Messi will then sit down to make a call on his club career.  
      Despite rumours of a transfer return, former club Barcelona have made zero contact with the player directly since his emotional exit in August 2021. 
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      Messi left his boyhood club when his contract expired last year and the club could not afford to give him a new deal. 
      The player was willing to take a huge pay cut to stay but employment law in Spain combined with LaLiga financial regulations prevented any extension from being possible.
      Messi joined PSG on a free transfer, forming a deadly strike force with Neymar and Kylian Mbappe but endured a tough first season at the Parc des Princes – despite winning the title.
      He scored just six league goals in his lowest tally since becoming a Barcelona regular in 2005-06. 
      But the ex-Barca captain has already managed four in eight appearances this term as Christophe Galtier’s men sit two points clear at the top of the table.
      After scoring a sublime chip on international duty last weekend, Messi revealed he was finally enjoying his football again after his struggles.
      He said: “I feel good, I feel different from last year. I knew it was going to be like this.
      “I’m more comfortable with the club, the dressing room, my team-mates, the game.
      “I feel very good again, so I’m starting to enjoy it again.”
      Messi left Barcelona in emotional scenes when his contract could not be renewedCredit: Getty
      He joined PSG as a free agent on a two-year deal until 2023Credit: Getty
      After struggling for goals last season, he has started the new campaign in red-hot formCredit: AFP More

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      Arsenal joined by Newcastle in Mykhaylo Mudryk transfer race as Toon consider £50m bid for Shakhtar winger

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      NEWCASTLE have joined the race for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports.Mudryk, 21, is hot property – wanted by a handful of clubs across Europe.
      Newcastle are said to be lining up a £50m transfer bid for Ukranian MudrykCredit: Kenny Ramsay
      i News claim that Toon bosses are considering joining the race for his signature.
      The Ukrainian side have named a pricetag just short of £50million and the Magpies are looking for a winger.
      A Prem senior recruiter is reported to have said: “It’s an absolute certainty that he will be playing in the Premier League in the next 12 months”.
      The forward is in demand following his stunning start to the season where he has caught the eye in the opening two Champions League matches.
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      Mudryk chipped in with a goal and two assists in the 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig, before he got on the score sheet in this month’s 1-1 draw with Celtic.
      Newcastle’s top flight rivals Arsenal know all too well about his qualities having tracked the forward – dubbed the ‘Ukrainian Neymar’ – in the summer.
      It was even said how the Gunners had agreed personal terms with the player, but a move failed to materialise.
      Mikel Arteta remains a huge admirer of Mudryk, with it understood the North London outfit will go back in for him in January to provide competition for Gabriel Martinelli.
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      Mudryk has even talked up a switch to the Emirates after insisting he “can’t say no to Arsenal”, but stressed the club have to reach an agreement with Shakhtar.
      Everton and Brentford are also said to be keen on the youngster. More

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      David De Gea wanted by Juventus on free transfer amid uncertainty over keeper’s Man Utd future under Erik ten Hag

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      JUVENTUS could make a move to land Manchester United star David De Gea at the end of the season, reports suggest.De Gea’s contract, which earns him around £350,000 per week, runs out in June and United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly not convinced he wants his deal to be extended.
      Manchester United star David De Gea is being targeted by JuventusCredit: Getty
      According to Calciomercato, Juve could swoop in if the star goalkeeper becomes a free agent in the summer.
      The Bianconeri are keen on signing a new keeper with ex-Arsenal ace Wojciech Szczesny’s deal expiring in 2024.
      Meanwhile, United could consider bringing Everton star Jordan Pickford as De Gea’s replacement between the sticks.
      Pickford has various clubs carefully monitoring his situation as he will have just one year left on his contract at the end of the season.
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      The England No1 is also a homegrown player, which is very appealing to his suitors.
      De Gea, who was omitted from Luis Enrique’s Spain squad for the international break, suffered a poor start to the season with a raft of errors most notably at Brentford.
      And United are dealing with a high wage bill that reached a Premier League record of £384million last season.
      The Red Devils recently announced that their salaries have increased by a staggering £61.6m from the previous year.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s comeback as well as Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane’s arrivals led to a 19.1 per cent increase in their salary bill as well as a net loss amounting to £115.5m.
      United are assessing their long-term plans and a change in goal can’t be ruled out, even though De Gea has improved recently and has been integral in the last 11 years at Old Trafford. More

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      Newcastle close to snapping up Australian prodigy Garang Kuol, 18, despite transfer interest from Dortmund

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly on the verge of signing Australian wonderkid Garang Kuol.The 18-year-old only made his international debut over the weekend, but is being billed as the next big thing Down Under.
      Garang Kuol is reportedly close to signing for NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Toon chiefs have made it a priority to sign some of the world’s best young talents through an extensive scouting network, according to Sky Sports.
      And teenage prodigy Kuol is reported to be on Newcastle’s wishlist.
      The club are claimed to be close to finalising a deal to bring Kuol to Tyneside from Aussie club Central Coast Mariners.
      That’s despite interest in the young striker from German giants Borussia Dortmund.
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      The Bundesliga club have a reputation for signing young talents and turning them into world class stars.
      But it’s Newcastle who are close to signing the teenage sensation.
      Kuol has scored an impressive four goals in nine league games for Central Coast Mariners.
      His form saw him earn a maiden Australia call-up this month.
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      Kuol came off the bench for a 17 minute cameo in Sunday’s 2-0 win over New Zealand, becoming the sixth youngest player in Socceroos history.
      But Kuol isn’t Toon’s only transfer target.
      Howe is reportedly lining up SIX potential January incomings as he looks to propel his squad towards a challenge for Europe. More

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      Man Utd ‘interested in transfer of Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko’ with star in last year of contract

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly plotting a swoop for Borussia Dortmund’s Youssoufa Moukoko.New Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has already brought in several new arrivals over the summer as he attempts to transform the club back to its past glories.
      Youssoufa Moukoko is allegedly wanted by Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Now a fresh report from Italy has claimed that he and United are among a host of teams chasing forward Moukoko.
      The 17-year-old burst onto the scene a year ago with the Bundesliga giants.
      He made his debut a day after turning 16, and he has gone on to make a further 45 appearances for Dortmund.
      During that time he has scored seven times, and now it seems his exploits have caught the eye of a number of Europe’s big guns.
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      Moukoko is only under contract with Dortmund until June 2023 and is yet to agree to an extension.
      Now Calcio Mercato are stating that United are tracking the attacker as they consider a summer move.
      However, Ten Hag faces some stiff competition to secure the teenage star’s signature.
      Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and PSG are also all allegedly keen.
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      Moukoko was handed a senior call-up after scoring 141 goals in just 88 matches for the club’s youth team.
      That soon earned him recognition at international level where he’s found the net six times in five outings for Germany’s Under-21 side.
      He initially started out at rivals St Pauli before moving to Dortmund in 2016. More

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      Everton take £21m loss on Allan as midfielder terminates contract and joins Emirati outfit Al Wahda on free transfer

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      ABU DHABI based side Al Wahda have confirmed the signing of Allan on a free transfer.And in doing so Everton have lost the ENTIRE £21million they paid to sign the midfielder just two years ago.
      Allan has signed for Emirati outfit Al WahdaCredit: https://twitter.com/AlWahdaFCC
      The midfielder left Everton after having his contract terminatedCredit: https://twitter.com/AlWahdaFCC
      The Toffees forked out over £20m to bring the 31-year-old to the Premier League from Napoli in 2020.
      But the 10-cap Brazil international has fallen out of favour under Frank Lampard, and not played at all this season.
      He has now been allowed to leave for nothing after being deemed surplus to requirements at Goodison Park.
      After signing Amadou Onana, Idrissa Gueye and James Garner over the summer, Everton agreed to let Allan leave for nothing.
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      He has signed a two-year deal with the UAE Pro League side.
      He passed a medical and agreed personal terms with Al Wahda over the weekend, according to the Daily Mail.
      Announcing the signing on Twitter, the club said: “Welcome Allan to home of champions.”
      Former Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal is current boss of Al Wahda.
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      Allan played 57 games in total for Everton, failing to score a goal.
      He was a key figure in the side that narrowly escaped relegation last season.
      But going into the new campaign Lampard decided Allan was no longer part of his plans.
      Allan signed for Everton two years ago in a deal worth £21millionCredit: https://twitter.com/AlWahdaFCC
      The Toffees have failed to recoup any of the fee they paid for AllanCredit: https://twitter.com/AlWahdaFCC
      The midfielder played 57 times in total for EvertonCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal transfer blow as Gunners ‘have NO chance’ of signing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in January swoop

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      JUVENTUS striker Dusan Vlahovic will NOT be joining Arsenal in January after rumours of a reported swoop.That is the view of transfer guru Fabrizio Romano who has had his say on the Gunners’ interest in the 22-year-old.
      Arsenal have been told they have NO chance of signing Juventus striker Dusan VlahovicCredit: AFP
      Mikel Arteta was desperate to bring the Serbian star to the Emirates in last season’s winter window, but the player opted to join the Old Lady instead.
      And Vlahovic then opened up on snubbing the North London outfit where he insisted he never entertained the thought of signing for Arsenal.
      Vlahovic banged in nine goals for Juve in the second half of the 2021-22 campaign, but he has struggled for form this term with Massimilano Allegri’s men eighth in Serie A.
      This has led to speculation that Arsenal could reignite their interest in the centre-forward in a double raid with his team-mate Fabio Miretti also on their radar.
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      But Italian reporter Romano has poured cold water over any potential deal for Vlahovic, insisting there hasn’t been any contact between the two clubs.
      Speaking in his column for CaughtOffside, he said: “At the moment there’s absolutely nothing between Dusan Vlahovic and Arsenal.
      “We can’t predict the future but as of now there’s not even a direct contact.
      “Vlahovic is key player for Juventus and they invested €75m [£67m] plus add-ons for him, so it’s extremely unlikely.
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      “He was great last season with Juventus, this year all the players are not performing.
      “So I don’t think it’s Vlahovic’s fault that he’s not yet performed at his very best.”
      In eight games so far this season, the ex-Partizan Belgrace ace has banged in four goals.
      But he hasn’t got on the score sheet in his last four matches in all competitions. More