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      Man Utd legend Bryan Robson reveals regret club failed to sign Jude Bellingham.. and agrees with stunning comparisons

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S build means that he could hardly be described as a mirror image of Bryan Robson.But, height apart, Robson agrees with his old England team-mate Gary Lineker on every other level about Borussia Dortmund’s rising star.
      Bryan Robson admits Man Utd were gutted to miss out on Jude Bellingham in 2020Credit: Getty
      Robson was part of a United group who tried landing the England ace before Borussia Dortmund pouncedCredit: Getty
      Match of the Day host Lineker was dazzled by Bellingham’s display as he grabbed the opener for the Germans in last week’s Champions League match at Manchester City.
      He tweeted of the 6ft 1in midfielder: “I’ll be very surprised if Bellingham doesn’t play a big part in England’s World Cup campaign. Got a bit of Bryan Robson about him.”
      And that according to Robson, the former Three Lions skipper still known as Captain Marvel, is right on the mark.
      Robson stood four inches shorter than Bellingham but says so much else about the 19-year-old is similar.
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      And just like Lineker he believes the starlet, who is wanted by Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea, can have a towering influence on England’s World Cup campaign.
      Robson told SunSport: “I definitely think he might have a bit of me in him. It’s all very well flying forward and trying to score but it’s also about protecting your back four.
      “That was something I always believed that you had to do as a midfielder.
      “I watched him closely playing against City and you could see how much he’s progressed since we thought we had landed him at Manchester United a couple of years ago.
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      Robbo knows what it’s like to be an all-action midfielderCredit: Rex
      “He has fantastic anticipation — as we saw in the way he darted into the box to put away his header. But he wins plenty of battles as well. 
      “A lot of people think he’s more or less an attacking midfielder but he can do the other side of it as well.
      “He’s a good size. He’s pretty quick and in fact he’s got a bit of everything about him.
      “What he’s got to do, of course, is keep his feet on the ground and work hard to be the best  he can be.
      “But you can see why he has become such a big target in the market because he is such a big talent.
      “And if he keeps performing like he did against City he will be a big part of England’s World Cup bid.”
      CHANCE FOR JUDE
      Injured midfielders Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) and Jordan Henderson (hamstring) miss the Nations League games in Italy on Friday and at home to Germany on Monday.
      That gives Bellingham the chance to stake a claim, with England’s next game their World Cup opener against Iran in Qatar on November 21. 
      Robson added: “Declan Rice is a given as an England holding midfielder — he’s so solid and reliable.
      “Depending on how Gareth Southgate wants to play, Bellingham could have a role alongside him.
      “What’s sure is that Gareth has had Bellingham on his radar for some time now — he started  playing him when he was still 17.
      “Now he’s got 15 caps and we have the two games coming up against Italy and Germany.
      We (Man Utd) thought we more or less had him (Bellingham)Bryan Robson
      “It would be natural to think that Gareth will maintain that progress with him heading into the finals.”
      Robson had hoped that the Stourbridge-born son of a policeman would be patrolling the Old Trafford midfield by now.
      He formed part of a welcoming committee of United legends that also included Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona when Bellingham was invited for talks on his future while  a 16-year-old at Birmingham.
      Yet a few months later in July 2020 he chose Dortmund instead, joining the Bundesliga club for an initial fee of £25million.
      United ambassador Robbo, now 65, added: “Unfortunately for us he decided to move to Germany. We thought we more or less had him.
      “Myself, Sir Alex and Eric Cantona all met him with his mum and dad at Carrington and after that meeting we thought he was coming to us.
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      “Now there is talk about him moving next summer and you see Liverpool mentioned a lot.
      “We thought we had him and he would have been a great signing for us. But he definitely has it in him to become a great player for England.” More

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      Luis Suarez available on free transfer as Nacional president confirms striker will leave Uruguayan side before World Cup

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      LUIS SUAREZ will soon be available on a free transfer after it was confirmed the striker will leave Nacional. The 35-year-old returned to his first club 16 years after leaving it this summer.
      Suarez spent years terrifying defences in Europe before returning to his native UruguayCredit: EPA
      The Uruguayan side’s season finishes at the end of October, when Suarez will depart.
      It means the star will be a free signing before the World Cup, when he is expected to be a part of Uruguay’s squad.
      The Nacional president Jose Fuentes confirmed the arrangement.
      He said: “As soon as the [Uruguay] season is over, Suarez will leave.
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      “That is what we agreed at the time. I’m saying this so as to not generate false expectations. He made a huge effort to come here. Suarez will leave.”
      There are only a handful of games left in the Uruguayan league but they could be the perfect preparation for Suarez ahead of the World Cup.
      The ex-Liverpool star has been included in the squad for this month’s international games away at Iran and Canada.
      He is also expected to be involved in Qatar with the forward Uruguay’s top international goal scorer of all time with 68 goals in 132 appearances.
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      With Suarez available on a free, clubs may be tempted to make a move if they are in need of a goal scorer.
      The striker has an exceptional record stretching back over a decade and scored in impressive volume at Ajax, Liverpool, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
      If he were to return to the Premier League, his comeback would come after Diego Costa’s sensational move to Wolves after his successful spell at Chelsea. More

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      Chelsea star Jorginho being tracked by Barcelona over contract situation and could make January transfer move

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      BARCELONA are keeping an eye on Jorginho’s contract situation at Chelsea and they could make a move for him in the new year.The Italian is in the final year of his deal at Stamford Bridge and Barcelona are interested in bringing him to the club on a free transfer.
      Jorginho is wanted by BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Barca see him as a possible replacement for long-serving Sergio Busquets.
      Nou Camp legend Busquets, 34, is also out of contract at the end of the season and the Spanish giants accept he will need replacing soon.
      If Jorginho does not agree an extension soon he will be able to sign a pre-contract agreement with overseas clubs in January.
      It remains unclear whether the 30-year-old is part of Graham Potter’s plans at Chelsea.
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      However he did play the full 90 minutes in his first game in charge of the Blues versus Salzburg in the Champions League.
      Jorginho has been a Chelsea player since 2018 when he signed from Napoli.
      He has since gone onto play 196 times for the West Londoners scoring 27 goals.
      At the club he has won the Champions League, Europa League, Super Cup and the Club World Cup.
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      He also played an important role in Italy’s Euro 2020 win.
      Jorginho already has connections to the Barcelona squad as Chelsea duo Andreas Christensen and Marcos Alonso both joined the club in the summer.
      Xavi continues to look to revamp their squad despite financial problems.
      And more central midfielders could be needed especially if Manchester United and Chelsea go back in for Frenkie de Jong. More

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      Southampton hand Tyler Dibling scholarship deal after returning to club after quitting Chelsea this month

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      SOUTHAMPTON have handed a scholarship deal to starlet Tyler Dibling after his return from Chelsea.Dibling, 16, caught the eye with a near identical hat-trick in a Premier League 2 game against Newcastle last season.
      Dibling has returned to Southampton after leaving Chelsea
      He then left to join Chelsea.
      But the attacking midfielder struggled to settle in west London and returned to the Saints earlier this month.
      Ralph Hasenhuttl was so impressed with the youngster that he was named in a Premier League squad for a trip to Brentford at the end of last season.
      Dibling said: “It’s good to be back at this amazing place and I feel like it’s the right place to be.
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      “Long-term I want to be a starter, play Premier League games, help the club out and have a good connection with the fans.”
      Southampton have experienced an indifferent start to the season.
      Hasenhuttl’s men have won two, drawn one and lost four of their opening seven matches.
      Victories over Leicester and Chelsea came either side of a defeat to Manchester United.
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      But the last two games have been bitterly disappointing in back-to-back away losses to Wolves and Aston Villa.
      They now head into the international break and return on October 1 at home to Everton.
      Saints then follow that up with a trip to champions Manchester City. More

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      Chelsea along with Man City and Liverpool in transfer race for Linfield’s Northern Ireland teenager Cole Brannigan

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      MANCHESTER CITY face competition from Liverpool in a bid to sign Northern Ireland Under-16 international Cole Brannigan.Chelsea and Leeds are also keen on the Linfield teenager.
      Potter was appointed as Chelsea’s new manager earlier this monthCredit: Getty
      The Blues have a reputation for bringing young players through and putting them into their first team.
      Reece James, Mason Mount, Trevoh Chalobah, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Conor Gallagher have all come through Chelsea’s youth set-up.
      And Brannigan may be enticed by the impressive development of academy prospects at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea are currently in the process of much change at board and coaching levels.
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      Roman Abramovich sold the club at the end of last season, with Todd Boehly taking ownership from the Russian.
      And earlier this month, manager Thomas Tuchel was sacked by the Blues and replaced by Graham Potter.
      The ex-Brighton boss kick-started life at Chelsea with a 1-1 draw against RB Salzburg in the Champions League on Wednesday.
      Speaking after the game, Potter said: “I’ve been very positive with the players, their response, attitude, intelligence, they are top players and are working hard for each other.
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      “There is a nice spirit in the group but they are disappointed because results haven’t gone as well as they’d like which is normal and you can feel that disappointment and frustration.
      “But it’s my job to help them get the results they want, that we all want.
      “Today is not the best start in terms of points for us but in terms of how we acted on the pitch as a group, lots of positives.”
      Chelsea now head into the international break after Sunday’s clash with Liverpool was postponed due to a lack of police resources following the death of The Queen. More

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      Liverpool ‘targeting Matheus Nunes transfer as Jude Bellingham transfer alternative to bolster threadbare midfield’

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      LIVERPOOL are reportedly eyeing up a move for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes.The Reds have struggled in the centre of the pitch so far this season, winning just two of their opening six Premier League matches.
      Nunes has impressed since arriving in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      And Jurgen Klopp admitted before the end of the transfer window that they would like to sign a midfielder if the right player was available.
      They subsequently acquired Juventus man Arthur Melo on loan to add to Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita.
      But a more long-term option is still something Liverpool are keen to sort out.
      They have been heavily linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund and England international Jude Bellingham.
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      But the Bundesliga side are set to demand £100million for the 19-year-old, meaning he may be difficult to bring to Anfield.
      As a result, UOL understand Nunes is being linked as a potential alternative next summer.
      The 24-year-old impressed during his time at Sporting Lisbon – helping them win their first league title in 19 years in 2021.
      Speaking about him back in February, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said: “I would say that Matheus Nunes is one of the best players in the world today.”
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      In the summer, he then joined Wolves for £38m and has hit the ground running at Molineux.
      But he has signed a five-year deal with Wolves, so Liverpool will have to pay a substantial fee if they are to sign him.
      Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward has a strong relationship with Nunes’ agent Jorge Mendes – who also represents Reds striker Darwin Nunez.
      Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez, 21, is also considered to be someone Liverpool are monitoring. More

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      Arsenal transfer blow as ‘Newcastle look to steal £26m Shakhtar Donetsk prospect Mykhaylo Mudryk from under their noses’

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      ARSENAL have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Shakhtar Donestk star Mykhaylo Mudryk as Newcastle have emerged as rival bidders, according to reports. The Gunners have been interested in the Ukrainian star but reportedly pulled out of a deal in the summer due to the high fee Shakhtar were demanding.
      Mykhaylo Mudryk is wanted by a number of Premier League sidesCredit: Alamy
      Despite reports also suggesting Mudryk had agreed personal terms with Arsenal – the transfer was not completed.
      And now Newcastle want to hijack a deal claim Football Insider.
      Manager Eddie Howe has supposedly given the green light to the signing that could be worth £26million.
      The Magpies want to bolster their attacking options to support new big money signing Alexander Isak,.
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      Mudryk is a winger and the 21-year-old has netted two goals in the Champions League this season.
      He has been dubbed as Ukraine’s answer to Neymar.
      Overall, he has netted four times for Shakhtar and assisted 12 goals in 42 appearances.
      The player has previously expressed his willingness to join Arsenal but mega-rich Newcastle seem happier to meet Shakhtar’s demands.
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      Brentford and Everton have also been interested in him in the past.
      Arsenal could be active in the transfer market come January as they may also look to seal the signing of Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa after seeing a deadline day bid rejected over the summer.
      Mikel Arteta’s side are back in action tomorrow as they face fellow Mudryk suitors Brentford. More

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      Everton to hand Chelsea target Anthony Gordon new deal worth SIX TIMES his salary – plus £75million transfer clause

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      EVERTON have opened talks with in-demand Anthony Gordon on a new bumper deal worth SIX times his salary.And Frank Lampard’s Toffees may have to agree to a £75million release clause in a bid to ward off Chelsea and other suitors in January.
      Everton are ready to hand Anthony Gordon a new deal worth £60,000-a-weekCredit: EPA
      Everton valued Gordon at £60m over the summer, with Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly only prepared to go to £40m.
      And Goodison chief Lampard yesterday confirmed contract talks are under way for the 21-year-old winger.
      Lampard said: “The club is speaking with Anthony and Anthony’s people to see if we can get the right solution.”
      Gordon, who was named in Lee Carsley’s England Under-21 squad yesterday, signed a five-year contract in 2020 for £10,000-a-week and the pay rise could see his wage rise to £60k-per-week.
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      Had the move to Stamford Bridge materialised then Gordon, who sees himself playing Champions League football, might have been looking at multiplying that wage by ten.
      Everton, working under tight financial control, can’t afford that much with Yerry Mina the highest earner on £6m-per-year.

      England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, out for a month with a thigh strain, is next in line, picking up £5m per annum.
      Lampard has made no secret of his admiration for winger Gordon and dug his heels in when Chelsea came calling.
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      Yet the club know that if the home-grown star keeps impressing then Chelsea – and other glamour clubs – will be back.
      They want to ensure they cash in if and when that happens – while rewarding Gordon with a pay hike. More