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      Liverpool ‘verbally agree January transfer for Jude Bellingham and are in talks with Dortmund over fee for England star’

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      LIVERPOOL have “verbally agreed” a deal with Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, according to reports.Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to refresh his midfield during the next 12 months, with 19-year-old Bellingham high on his list of priorities.
      Jude Bellingham is high on Liverpool’s wishlistCredit: AFP
      Dortmund are determined not to sell this summer and would demand well over £100million – a fee Liverpool’s ownership would not be willing to pay.
      But according to Football Insider, a deal could happen as soon as January.
      They claim that Liverpool feel they have a “verbal agreement” in place with Bellingham with regards to personal terms.
      Their report adds that next summer is the most likely time that the deal will go through, although Reds bosses have “discussed” trying to bring it forward to January.
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      Liverpool recruitment chiefs believe that signing Bellingham could take them to the next level.
      But Dortmund won’t let him go without a fight.
      It’s claimed that the Bundesliga side will try and sign Bellingham’s younger brother Jobe in a bid to keep him in Germany.
      Jobe, 16, has already made six first team appearances for his brother’s former side Birmingham City.
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      Jude’s Dortmund contract runs until 2025 and he will be keen to stay settled ahead of this winter’s World Cup in Qatar.
      The 15-cap England international went to Euro 2020, but will be hoping to possess a more key role for Gareth Southgate’s men this time around.
      He has played the full 90 minutes of all five of Dortmund’s games so far this season, finding the net in the DFB Pokal clash against 1860 Munich.
      In total he has played 95 times for the German side, scoring 11 goals and laying on 19 assists. More

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      Everton set for £15m transfer battle with Leeds for Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan if Ben Brereton Diaz deal fails

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      EVERTON will join the chase for Wolves’ South Korean striker Hwang Hee-chan if they fail to agree a fee for Ben Brereton Diaz.The Toffees are yet to meet Blackburn’s £15million valuation of Chile striker Brereton Diaz.
      Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan could be set for a Molineux exit before the transfer window closesCredit: Getty
      Goodison transfer guru Kevin Thelwell is a big fan of Hwang, who is available for around £15m and also fancied by Leeds United.
      Leeds may sell winger Dan James to Tottenham to finance a move for a forward but Spurs have only offered a loan so far.
      Whites boss Jesse Marsch worked with the 26-year-old at Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig.
      Hwang only joined Wolves last year on an initial loan deal, before the Midlands outfit turned his temporary stay into a permanent switch earlier this year.
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      The 47-cap international scored five Premier League goals during the 2021-22 campaign from his 30 outings.
      But he is yet to find the back of this net this term despite featuring in all four of the club’s matches in the top-flight and Carabao Cup.
      Wolves boss Bruno Lage has commented on the forward’s future ahead of Sunday’s clash against Newcastle.
      He said: “I’m very happy with him and I like him a lot.”
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      Before adding: “Hwang spends a lot of time in the academy like other players and he wants to be in his best shape all the time, and do everything he can to play.
      “So we’re talking about a great professional, a great kid, a top player and someone who scored six (five) important goals for us last season.
      “Who wouldn’t want a player like him? I want him, I like him, but in the end we need to understand the market and the situation of the club.
      “So we are looking for players from other teams, and we need to expect other teams are looking at our players also.
      “He can play as a winger – especially on the left – and as a striker, like he’s done in the first few games.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd enforcer Ander Herrera leaves PSG to re-join old club Athletic Bilbao with option for permanent transfer

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      FORMER Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has returned to Athletic Bilbao from Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan deal.And the LaLiga outfit have the the option to turn the 33-year-old’s temporary switch into a permanent stay.

      Ander Herrera has returned to Athletic Bilbao on loan from Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Athletic Club Bilbao
      Herrera, who is tied down at Parc des Princes until 2024, has been allowed to depart having been deemed as surplus to requirements.
      New boss Christophe Galtier has brought in central midfielders Vitinha and Renato Sanches to leave no room for the ex-Real Zaragoza ace.
      The Spain international was omitted from all three of PSG’s opening three Ligue 1 matches.
      And he has now linked up with Bilbao for a second time, where he spent three years at between 2011-2014 before making the move to Old Trafford.
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      A PSG statement read: “Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera has joined Athletic Bilbao for the 2022-2023 season on a loan with an option to buy.”
      Before adding: “Club wishes Ander a great season in the Athletic Bilbao shirt.”
      Herrera has spoken of his joy at return to San Mames, as he told Athletic: “Coming back here makes me so happy.
      “I am very excited to be able to continue that beautiful story.
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      “The challenges and demands are great.
      “I’m really looking forward to it.”
      During his first spell at Bilbao, Herrera chipped in with 11 goals in 128 games.
      After arriving at PSG in 2019, he managed 95 appearance across all competitions in which he scored in six goals and registered as many assists. More

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      Man City green light Pep Guardiola to splash £100m in January transfer window on any stand-out stars from the World Cup

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      PEP GUARDIOLA can go on a £100million shopping spree in January if anyone catches his eye at the Qatar World Cup.Manchester City chiefs insist there will be no late arrivals before the transfer window closes on Thursday.
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will be given £100million to spend in JanuaryCredit: Reuters
      That is despite their £104m summer outlay being one of their lowest in recent years.
      But the Etihad boss has been reassured major funds will be available if he wants reinforcements in the next window.
      City have brought in Erling Haaland, Kalvin Phillips, Sergio Gomez and Julian Alvarez over the past couple of months.
      But they have banked close to £250m in sales since January after a string of departures, including Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Oleks Zinchenko.
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      Pep now has a core group of just 18 senior players.
      And although he has called on academy whizkids like Cole Palmer and Rico Lewis, the Spaniard could be left light if this season’s squeezed calendar take its toll.
      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier in the week how Palmer is being chased by Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan.
      But Guardiola is reluctant to send out the highly-rated England Under-21 star, who can operate on either wing or as a No 10.
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      Following last week’s 3-3 draw against Newcastle, City were involved in another six-goal thriller when they faced Crystal Palace on Saturday.
      The Eagles went into the break 2-0 up, but turned the game around in the second half to win 4-2.
      Bernardo Silva pulled a goal back in the 53rd minute, before Erling Haaland bagged a hat-trick to bring his tally to six goals in the Premier League.
      Guardiola declared after the match that Haaland was born to score goal, as he said: “Erling has done [what he has done] since he was born.
      “He has done what he has done all his life, in Salzburg and everywhere he has been he has scored goals.
      “Against these type of teams, we struggle because they defend so deep, but he has an incredible sense of goal.
      “The three (he scored), especially the last one, but the first one as well, were all good goals.
      “The numbers for this guy are beyond. The most important thing is that he has settled perfectly, and he is an incredibly humble guy.
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      “He is a lovely person. He chats more with the guys from the Academy and that means a lot.
      “Hopefully, he can be happy the time we are together.” More

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      Crystal Palace eye transfer for Leicester midfielder Boubakary Soumare as Conor Gallagher return hopes fade

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      CRYSTAL PALACE’S hopes of a deal for Leicester star Boubakary Soumare are soaring after he missed out on a dream move to Monaco.The Eagles have made the French midfielder their first choice to fill the gap left by Conor Gallagher’s return to Chelsea, with little chance of the England star returning on loan.
      Leicester midfielder Boubakary Soumare is being eyed up by Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      The Eagles appear to have accepted defeat in their pursuit of Chelsea ace Conor GallagherCredit: Getty
      French giants Monaco were preparing to make a £17million offer but are pulling out after failing to qualify for the Champions League. 
      The Foxes would prefer to sell Soumare, 23, but could now accept a loan with a view to buy deal at the death.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week how Soumare is on Palace’s radar.
      Boss Patrick Vieira is a huge admirer of the player, who has struggled since signing from Lille for £17m last year.
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      Soumare made 19 Premier League appearances in his first season at Leicester but failed to find the back of the net.
      He has featured just once in the top-flight this campaign where he started in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
      Fellow Palace target Gallagher also started in the game, but he was sent off for two yellow cards in the 28th minute.
      The Eagles may instead move for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar ahead of Soumare.
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      The Ligue 1 club want £20m but Palace might get Aouar cheaper in the next few days.
      Nottingham Forest have also been linked with a move for the 24-year-old before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
      Reports have stated that the former Arsenal target has even agreed personal terms with the newly-promoted side.
      Aouar hasn’t been involved in the last two matches for Lyon since coming off the bench in the 2-1 win against AC Ajaccio in the opening game of the season. More

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      Erik ten Hag refuses to guarantee Cristiano Ronaldo won’t quit Man Utd this week with last minute transfer

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      ERIK TEN HAG refused to guarantee Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United this week.The United boss insists he wants the wantaway ­Portugal star at the club beyond Thursday’s transfer deadline.
      Erik ten Hag remained tight-lipped when asked about Cristiano Ronaldo’s futureCredit: AFP
      Asked if Ronaldo will remain at Old Trafford, Ten Hag said: “I can’t say that.
      “We plan with him. We stick to the plan. We want him to stay. That is what I want.”
      Pressed on whether Ronaldo will still be a United player come Friday morning, Ten Hag could only add: “I hope so.”
      Ronaldo was left out of Ten Hag’s starting XI for the second game in a row at Southampton — and a third time in the opening four Prem matches.
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      The forward, 37, threw United’s pre-season plans into turmoil by saying he wanted to join a club in the Champions League.
      Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Napoli, Marseille and ex-club Sporting Lisbon are linked with a move for Ronaldo — who missed the club’s summer tour due to ‘personal reasons’.
      United and Ten Hag have publicly maintained they do not want to sell him.
      Ten Hag vowed United would “strike” if suitable players become available before 11pm on Thursday.
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      He said: “We’ll be alert until the last second.”
      Ronaldo tweeted after their 1-0 win at St. Mary’s: “3 important points.” More

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      Man Utd keeper Matej Kovar to be sent on transfer loan when new No2 arrives with Sunderland tempted to swoop

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will send Czech keeper Matej Kovar out on loan when they get a new No2.Sunderland might be tempted to move for the 22-year-old.
      Matej Kovar could be set to depart Manchester United on loan with Sunderland a possible destinationCredit: Getty
      Kovar is desperate to play regular first team football this season – something boss Erik ten Hag cannot guarantee him.
      The youngster is highly-rated at the Theatre of Dreams with the club keen for him to continue his development elsewhere for the campaign.
      He impressed on loan at Swindon during the 2020-21 term where he featured in 21 games in all competitions.
      Though he failed to help the Robins avoid relegation into League Two.
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      He was then shipped out to League One outfit Burton for the second half of last season where he appeared in six matches.
      It is no secret that United are in the market for a new No2 having allowed Dean Henderson to join Nottingham Forest on loan.
      SunSport exclusively revealed how Borussia Monchengladbach ace Yann Sommer and Norwich’s Tim Krul were on Ten Hag’s radar.
      Meanwhile Eintracht Frankfurt shot-stopper was eyed up, but the German has declared that he has turned down a switch to England.
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      Southampton star Alex McCarthy was also touted as an option, along with Leeds’ Illan Meslier.
      But United are now looking to secure the services of Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka, who has lost his place in the Magpies starting XI to Nick Pope.
      And Toon boss Eddie Howe has revealed that both clubs are in negotiations regarding the Slovakia international.
      Howe said: “He’s not in talks with Man United but there has been contact with the clubs.
      “Those will continue but I’m reluctant to lose him.
      “It’s a decision that’s out of my hands really.” More

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      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo transfer after ‘being advised by ex-Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL was reportedly told NOT to sign Cristiano Ronaldo by former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick.Ronaldo was linked with a shock switch to Chelsea earlier this summer after telling the Red Devils that he wanted to leave.
      Ralf Rangnick reportedly told Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel not to sign Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Chelsea were linked with a move for the Manchester United ace earlier this summerCredit: Getty
      But while SunSport exclusively revealed that new Blues owner Todd Boehly was eager to bring CR7 to Stamford Bridge, Tuchel himself was not so keen on the idea.
      He was advised by good friend Rangnick not to pursue a deal for the Portuguese ace, according to the Sunday Times.
      Rangnick knows Ronaldo well, having managed the forward during his six-month spell as interim boss at Old Trafford.
      And despite the wantaway star being United’s top scorer last season, netting 24 goals in all competitions, the now Austria boss told Tuchel not to sign him.
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      Earlier this summer The Athletic claimed United had discussed the potential of selling Ronaldo in January – a month after Rangnick’s arrival.
      The German repeatedly told club chiefs in the winter that Ronaldo should be sold and replaced.
      Rangnick also said Ronaldo was not suited to the pressing style he attempted to implement during his miserable tenure in charge.
      Speaking after guiding the Red Devils to their lowest ever Premier League points tally, Rangnick said: “Cristiano Ronaldo, and I’m not blaming him at all, he did great in those games.
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      “But he’s not a pressing monster. He’s not a player, even when he was a young player, who was crying, shouting ‘hooray, the other team has got the ball, where can we win balls?’
      “The same with quite a few other players so we had to make some compromises at one stage, maybe we made a few too many – that’s also possible.”
      And it has now reportedly come to light that Rangnick told his old pal Tuchel that bringing Ronaldo to Chelsea was a bad idea.
      That’s despite reports earlier this month frim Sky claiming the Blues were still potentially interested in a move for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      As well as Chelsea, the superstar forward has been linked with the likes of Bayern Munich and Napoli, as well as an emotional return to Sporting Lisbon, having told United he wanted out.
      But with just five days left of the transfer window, time is running out for Ronaldo to secure a move away. More