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      Aston Villa in transfer swoop for West Ham star Craig Dawson to solve defensive crisis – with centre-back ready to quit

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      ASTON VILLA are swooping for experienced West Ham centre-half Craig Dawson to solve their defensive worries.Boss Steven Gerrard is trying to tie up a deal for the seasoned star, who is willing to quit the Hammers for more game-time.
      Aston Villa are interested in Craig DawsonCredit: Getty
      Gerrard will also give a two-year deal to Dawson, 32, who has been a valuable member of the West Ham squad since his move from Watford.
      He is close to returning to the side from injury.
      But Hammers are reluctant to sell him at this stage.
      Gerrard was put in a hole after losing new-boy Diego Carlos for the season and Dawson can fill that gap.
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      Axed skipper Tyrone Mings is back in the side but Kortney Hause has been loaned out, leaving Villa short at the back.
      Dawson only has a year left at West Ham and knows he may end up stuck on the bench unless there are injuries.
      David Moyes has made seven additions to his first team squad this summer, including two central defenders.
      The Hammers brought in Nayef Aguerd from Rennes, only for the 26-year-old to suffer an injury in pre-season.
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      Moyes then responded by bringing in German international Thilo Kehrer from Paris Saint-Germain.
      West Ham and Villa have both endured underwhelming starts to the season.
      The two sides play each other on Sunday, with Villa in 15th and West Ham rock bottom. More

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      Chelsea weigh up offering Ross Barkley huge pay-off to offload unwanted ace and force transfer exit

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      CHELSEA are looking to shift Ross Barkley before the transfer window shuts — and could even free the ex-England midfielder from his deal.The 28-year-old’s fate is ironically going to be sealed by the expected arrival of winger Anthony Gordon from Barkley’s old club Everton.
      Ross Barkley has one year remaining on his Everton contractCredit: Reuters
      The former Goodison Park  starlet is now well down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge but still has a year left on a contract worth around £200,000-a-week.
      It would take a huge pay-off to let Barkley go but new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly may make an offer to offload him.
      Barkley travelled on the Blues’ pre-season tour of the US last month but has not been involved with Thomas Tuchel’s first team since the Prem campaign began.
      He was loaned to Aston Villa from Chelsea during the 2020-21 season, making 24 appearances under Dean Smith.
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      The 33-cap England international made a surprise return to the Blues’ first team last term.
      Barkley played 14 times in all competitions last season, even scoring during the 2-1 final day victory over Watford.
      Chelsea have had a busy summer under new owner Todd Boehly.
      The Blues have recruited Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella, as well as youngsters Omari Hutchinson, Gabriel Slonina, Carney Chukwuemeka and Cesare Casadei.
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      They are set to add Leicester star Wesley Fofana to their summer haul in the coming days.
      The Blues finally sealed a deal worth £70million plus hefty add-ons.
      Fofana, 21, has agreed a six-year contract with Chelsea. More

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      Wanda Nara breaks silence on Mauro Icardi’s PSG future amid Man Utd and Galatasaray transfer interest

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      MAURO ICARDI’S wife and agent Wanda Nara has opened up on the striker’s future as rumours of a move continue to swirl.The 29-year-old is not in Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier’s plans and is free to leave the club.
      Mauro Icardi is free to leave PSG before the end of the transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Icardi’s wife and agent Wanda Nara has broken her silence on his futureCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara
      Icardi has been the subject of reported interest from Manchester United.
      The Red Devils are on the lookout for an attacker with Anthony Martial out injured and Cristiano Ronaldo wanting to be sold.
      And now Wanda, 35, has broken her silence on Icardi’s future.
      The model revealed that as Icardi’s agent and partner she can advise him on what to do, but only the forward himself can decide whether or not to quit the French club this summer.
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      She was questioned by reporters after flying to her and Icardi’s native Argentina.
      And Wanda said on her husband, via Mundo Deportivo: “I can advise him or give him an opinion, but he is the one who decides if he leaves PSG.”
      Icardi still has two years left on his contract in Paris – but the Ligue 1 champions want him gone now.
      But with just five days left of the transfer window, time is running out for the Argentinian international to secure an exit.
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      As well as a switch to Old Trafford, the striker has also been linked with Turkish side Galatasaray.
      Agent Wanda is claimed to have held talks with the Istanbul-based side over a loan move.
      They are reported to be willing to pay £2.5million of Icardi’s £10m yearly wages.
      PSG are thought to be so desperate to get rid of him they are prepared to sanction the move while still paying three-quarters of his wages.
      Icardi has not played a single minute of football for the French champions so far this season.
      Wanda has claimed Icardi’s future is entirely down to himCredit: https://www.instagram.com/wanda_nara
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      ‘I feel for the lad’ – Paul Scholes says Antony wants transfer to ‘proper club’ Man Utd in dig at Ajax

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      PAUL SCHOLES has aimed a dig at Ajax by claiming unhappy Antony wants to play for “proper club” Manchester United.The winger’s transfer saga is set to rumble on until deadline day next week.
      Paul Scholes sympathises with Antony after Ajax snubbed a £75m bid from Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Scholes feels there’s nothing wrong with Antony wanting to play for a ‘proper club’Credit: Getty
      That’s after Ajax rejected a £75million bid from the Red Devils for the Brazilian ace on Friday.
      Antony was expecting a bid to be accepted by his club, allowing him to make a quick switch to the Premier League.
      But Ajax’s decision has left the forward incensed, prompting him to blast them in a public interview with Fabrizio Romano.
      It now remains to be seen if United return for Antony, with Ajax reportedly looking for a whopping £85m fee.
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      Fans at the Dutch side have been left unhappy with Antony’s volatile comments, as there’s a good chance he could now end up staying put.
      But Red Devils legend Scholes sympathises with Antony’s cause.
      He reckons the youngster has every right to be annoyed as playing for United is a step up from Ajax.
      And more importantly, the Red Devils are a “proper club” who are watched all around the world, which will allow Antony to showcase his talents for a broader audience.
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      Scholes told BT Sport before United’s 1-0 win at Southampton: “You expect him to want to leave Ajax to come to Manchester United, of course you would.
      “The manager has done it, a couple of players have done it. I think you have to ignore the money these days, I just think the money is ridiculous for every single player. 
      “He looks talented and we can all sit here and say it’s probably a little bit too much for him but as I say I just think is crazy these days.
      “I feel a bit for the lad because he obviously wants to come for Manchester United one of the biggest clubs in the world.
      “He’s at a good club in Ajax don’t get me wrong but this is where, this a real club, this is a proper football club where he’ll be seen around the world. 
      “He’s got great skills and it’s a player that the manager likes, he’s had him. I do feel a little bit sorry for the player but we’ll see what happens.
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      “The one thing I would say is is he good enough? He’s not scored that many goals in the Dutch league or made that many assists.
      “It’s not a lot in the Dutch league, it’ll be a lot harder over here. The Dutch league is much easier tan over here. We’ve seen that and he’ll be tested over here if he comes.” More

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      Maccabi Haifa players forced to delete Instagram post after begging Messi and Neymar for shirts BEFORE PSG clash

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      MACCABI HAIFA forced players to delete an Instagram post pleading for Paris Saint-Germain duo Lionel Messi and Neymar’s shirts before their Champions League clash.The draw for the elite competition took place on Thursday – with the tournament to begin on September 6.
      Maccabi Haifa stars were forced to take down a post begging Messi and Neymar for their shirts ahead of the Israeli club’s Champions League tie with PSGCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      PSG and Maccabi are both in Group H of this season’s Champions League tournamentCredit: Getty
      Premier League clubs Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City, and Tottenham all found out their fixture dates in the Champions League on Saturday morning.
      The Reds face a double header against Rangers in Group A, as they brace themselves for a gruelling six-game schedule spread across eight days.
      It was a special occasion for Israeli Champions Maccabi, who haven’t qualified for the competition in 13 years.
      And they’ll have a hard time getting past PSG, Juventus, and Benfica in Group H.
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      But Maccabi duo Dolev Haziza and Omer Atzili were more concerned about getting signed shirts from Messi and Neymar when they meet.
      Upon hearing that they’ll get the chance to play against Messi and Neymar, Maccabi ace Atzili posted a pic with Haziza, adding the caption: “T-shirt to us please.”
      The caption included Messi’s name, alongside a goat emoji, and Neymar’s with a kiss emoji.
      But the pair’s enthusiasm wasn’t shared by Maccabi boss Barak Bakhar who demanded the post was swiftly taken down.
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      His request was met with no resistance and the pic was removed from Atzili’s account.
      Speaking of his adulation over Messi and Neymar, Haziza gushed via Bild: “We watched the draw in our locker room. It was absolutely amazing, like a volcano.
      “We play against three of the best players in the world. That’s just huge! I still can’t quite believe it.
      “It’s no secret that Neymar is my favorite player and I learned a few things from him. He and Messi are just football gods!”
      Messi will have the chance to hijack rival Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo’s record as the Champions League’s all-time top scorer in this season’s competition.
      That’s if Ronaldo doesn’t move to a team participating in the tournament this summer. More

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      Erik ten Hag insists trio of Man Utd defenders will STAY as Harry Maguire is linked with shock Chelsea transfer

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      ERIK TEN HAG has insisted defensive trio Phil Jones, Brandon Williams and Axel Tuanzebe will stay at the club – as Chelsea chase Harry Maguire.Maguire’s been axed for United’s past two games by Ten Hag, along with Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Man United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed he plans to keep hold of a trio of defenders this summerCredit: Getty
      And the Dutchman’s gamble has paid off as United have now won two Premier League matches in a row – for the first time since February.
      They disposed of Liverpool on Monday and followed up with a 1-0 victory over Southampton today.
      United’s new-look defence shored up by Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane is set to keep Maguire on the sidelines for a long time, according to Paul Scholes.
      But he may be offered a way out of his United hell by Chelsea who are plotting a shock deadline day swoop for the England centre-back.
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      However, Ten Hag’s made it clear that neither Jones, Williams or Tuanzebe will be following Maguire out the door – if he leaves before transfer deadline day.
      That’s even though Williams and Tuanzebe are injured, and Jones hasn’t trained with the first-team all summer.
      However, Ten Hag didn’t rule out future moves away for the trio.
      When pressed about their futures, Ten Hag said: “Am I expecting more players to go out?
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      “It can be, but we are talking about players who are not available so I don’t think they will go out in this window.”
      It’s unlikely that any of the aforementioned group have a future in Ten Hag’s side.
      Williams spent last season on loan with Norwich and United are willing to accept £10millon to let him go.
      Tuanzebe was also on loan last season with Napoli who declined the opportunity to sign him permanently after he failed to impress in Serie A.
      Veteran Jones played his first game in two years for United in January, and it doesn’t seem like he’ll fare any better this season. More

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      Man Utd must break bank to seal Antony transfer after Rashford, Ronaldo, Elanga and Sancho misfire in Southampton win

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans will be praying the club can get a deal for Antony over the line after watching their front three against Southampton.The Red Devils squeezed past Saints 1-0 at St Mary’s thanks to a second half goal from Bruno Fernandes.
      Rashford barely had a kick in the win over Saints on Saturday lunchtimeCredit: Getty
      Antony appears to be closing in on a move to Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      It means United have now won back-to-back Premier League games for the first time since February following their victory over Liverpool on Monday.
      However, it was by no means a vintage performance from Erik ten Hag’s men – typified by the lacklustre displays from their front three.
      The Dutch manager named an unchanged side from the Liverpool game, so Jadon Sancho and Anthony Elanga kept their spots on the flanks either side of Marcus Rashford.
      But it was an uninspiring showing from the front line.
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      Elanga produced a dangerous run into the box at the start of the second half.
      And Sancho enjoyed a couple of mazy runs which ultimately came to nothing.
      Other than that, you’d be forgiven for not knowing who United had playing in the final third.
      Rashford’s inability to play against any side who drop their defensive line back further than the halfway line is a real concern.
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      And the lack of energy or ideas from the wide areas will be one of the major criticisms levelled at United’s performance.
      Elanga and Sancho will both be looking over their shoulders when Anthony Martial is finally fit for selection.
      But the arrival of Antony would definitely shake things up.
      SunSport exclusively revealed earlier this week that United are closing in on an £84million deal for the winger.
      His 24 goals and 22 assists in 82 appearances for Ajax will excite United supporters if he does finally come to Old Trafford.
      And while on the face of it the price tag is a rather absurd one, United are clearly lacking a talismanic player in attack.
      Fernandes’ winner against Saints will save him from being criticised for what was ostensibly a woeful performance masked with a goal.
      He is still a shadow of the player he was 18 months ago.
      And Cristiano Ronaldo’s future remains up in the air, with his departure now seemingly the best option for all parties.
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      So, despite having six senior attacking players in their squad, the need for Antony is worrying.
      If United were reluctant to meet Ajax’s asking price, this United display may force the Prem club to pull out all the stops.
      Marcus Rashford and Cristiano Ronaldo failed to find the back of the netCredit: Reuters
      Sancho failed to build on his goal against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Elanga had one opportunity but was otherwise very quietCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘launch £8m Memphis Depay transfer bid’ as Ten Hag looks to bring back Old Trafford flop from Barcelona

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have launched an £8million bid for Memphis Depay, according to reports.The Barcelona star had been expected to rip up his contract and join Juventus.
      Memphis Depay has been linked with a Man United returnCredit: Alamy
      The Dutchman played for Man United between 2015 and 2017Credit: Getty
      But the move has seemingly fallen through, opening the door to Man United.
      Transfer expert Gerard Romero claims that the Red Devils have lodged an £8m offer to re-sign their former flop.
      Depay, 28, played for United between 2015 and 2017 but didn’t have the most productive first stint.
      He made 53 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring just seven goals and laying on six assists.
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      Following his Old Trafford nightmare, he resurrected his career by moving to Lyon.
      He scored 76 goals and laid on 56 assists in 178 outings for the French side.
      His form attracted the interest of Barcelona, although the Catalan side are now willing to cash in after only 12 months.
      Real Sociedad have also taken an interest in the Dutchman, with Barca asking them for £8m as well.
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      Depay has been an unused substitute in Barcelona’s first two LaLiga matches of the season, and will want to be playing regularly in the lead-up to the World Cup this winter.
      United are desperately trying to bolster their attack, with Antony and Cody Gakpo also on their radar.
      They have had a £76m bid turned down for Antony, with the Brazilian ace subsequently begging Ajax to let him go.
      Gakpo, meanwhile, could be available soon after his side PSV were eliminated from the Champions League by Rangers.
      Antony is desperate to leave AjaxCredit: Getty More