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      Arsenal’s Tielemans transfer could be HIJACKED by Liverpool as Reds could make shock move for wantaway Leicester star

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      LIVERPOOL could hijack Arsenal’s transfer pursuit of Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, according to reports.Tielemans, 25, has been heavily linked with a move to North London this summer.
      Liverpool could hijack Arsenal’s pursuit of TielemansCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have held an interest in signing him since the transfer window opened in June.
      But no official bid has been placed yet.
      And with deadline day looming, Liverpool could now step in as Jurgen Klopp continues his search for a new midfielder.
      According to transfer guru Ben Jacobs, the Reds could swoop in and place an offer for Tielemans, who has made it clear that he wants to leave.
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      Last week, Brendan Rodgers hinted that the Belgium international had become distracted by the prospect of a transfer.
      He left him out of Leicester’s starting line-up ahead of the club’s 2-1 defeat to Southampton on Saturday, claiming he was “not in the right mindset” to play.
      Tielemans has less than one year remaining on his current deal so Leicester are willing to accept a cut-price offer of just £20million for his services.
      Liverpool are on the hunt for a new playmaker following their poor start to the season.
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      Thiago, who was regularly called upon by Klopp last season, is currently stuck on the sidelines with a hamstring issue.
      Young star Harvey Elliot has since been used to fill the void in midfield while club chiefs scramble to make a new addition before the transfer window shuts next week. More

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      Fans stunned after Amir Khan ‘violates’ Sir Alex Ferguson and posts bizarre Wikipedia caption about Man Utd legend

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      AMIR KHAN stunned fans when he “violated” Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford – then posted a bizarre caption from Wikipedia on Instagram sharing the moment.Khan’s had some extra time on his hands since retiring from boxing in April following his crushing defeat to rival Kell Brook.
      Amir Khan met Sir Alex Ferguson at Old TraffordCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The pair seemed happy to see each other as they shared a few jokesCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      But fans quipped that Khan ‘violated’ Fergie by rubbing the Man United legend’s stomachCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The 35-year-old admitted after the fight that he no longer wanted to get hurt in the ring.
      And Khan spent a moment of his free time having a catch-up with Fergie at the Theatre Of Dreams, in a clip shared on Instagram.
      The pair were full of smiles as they laughed and appeared to discuss their physiques.
      Fergie endearingly placed a hand on Khan’s shoulder while they spoke.
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      But it was Khan’s reaction that shocked fans and left them jokingly claiming he violated the ex-United boss.
      The Bolton native, wearing a black Christian Dior jumper, proceeded to rub Fergie’s belly – causing it to jiggle.
      Although it was clear to see Khan meant no harm, one fan mused: “Can’t believe you rubbed his belly.”
      While another quipped: “Man fully violated Fergie with the belly rub, he went home and shadow boxed Amir Khan in the mirror straight after, ” along with a slew of crying face emojis.
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      Others ribbed Khan for his caption on the picture, as it was a direct excerpt from Wikipedia.
      The caption, stolen from Wikipedia, read: “Lovely to meet Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester Old Trafford Stadium. Best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013.
      “He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time.”
      One more mocked Khan for stating the obvious in his caption, adding: “Cheers for that Amir I’d never heard of him.”
      Man United kept a smile on Fergie’s face when they defeated Southampton 1-0 on Saturday.
      The Red Devils are coming off the back of a resounding win over Liverpool which saw Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire dropped.
      And boss Erik ten Hag has left the duo out of his squad again, as United won back-to-back games for the first time since February. More

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      Everton complete transfer of Neal Maupay from Brighton for around £15m as forward becomes Frank Lampard’s sixth signing

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      EVERTON have signed Neal Maupay in an estimated £15million transfer from Brighton.The striker, 26, has penned a three-year deal which includes the option to extend for a further season.
      Maupay has joined Everton in a £15m transfer from BrightonCredit: Getty
      He has signed a three-year deal with The ToffeesCredit: Getty
      Upon his arrival, Maupay told EvertonTV: “Everton is a great club with unbelievable fans and I am so, so happy to be here.
      “It feels amazing. It was an easy choice for me when I started to talk with the club.
      “I knew straight away I wanted to play for Everton and help the club to succeed. I’m excited and it’s a new challenge for me.
      “I will do everything I can for Everton. That’s what the fans want – they want players that are ready to give their best, and ready to fight.
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      “When I step on the pitch, I will run, I will tackle, I will try to make assists and score goals.
      “Whatever the team needs, I will do it, because I want to be successful and I want my team to win.”
      The Frenchman is not eligible to make his debut against Brentford on Saturday, but he could make an appearance when Everton travel to Elland Road to face Leeds on Tuesday.
      Manager Frank Lampard believes Maupay is the perfect player to provide competition for Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack.
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      He said: “We’re delighted to bring Neal to Everton, a player of proven quality in the Premier League.
      “We wanted to strengthen our attacking options and Neal provides a goalscoring threat, as well as bags of energy and a fighting spirit that are vital to what we’re building at the club.”
      The Toffees almost missed out on signing Maupay, who was close to completing a move to Nottingham Forest.
      However, they were able to hijack the deal just one week before the transfer window shuts.
      Maupay is Everton’s sixth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Amadou Onana, Conor Coady, Dwight McNeil, Ruben Vinagre and James Tarkowski. More

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      ‘Let me leave’ – Man Utd transfer target Antony BEGS Ajax to let him go as Dutch giants reject £76m Red Devils bid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Antony has begged Ajax to let him leave for Old Trafford.The Red Devils have had a £76million bid rejected for the winger, with his club determined to hold on to him.
      Antony is determined to leave AjaxCredit: Getty
      But the Brazilian is determined to leave before Thursday’s transfer deadline and is trying to force his way out.
      In an explosive interview with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Antony revealed all about how he has spent all summer trying to leave Amsterdam.
      He said: “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new a challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer.
      “In June of this year, I interrupted my vacation and came personally to inform the managers of Ajax, including new coach, about my wish to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it was a project for two seasons.
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      “During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal.
      “I made it clear once again: I want to leave.”
      SunSport exclusively revealed on Wednesday night that the Red Devils are confident of completing a move by next Thursday.
      Following United’s latest bid, Antony felt that surely he would be let go.
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      He added: “Today, in a meeting with the club, I expressed my old interest in leaving, only this time with a considerable offer on the table.
      “Others had already arrived! Ajax refused with argument that they only have five days to replace me.
      “I’m not asking Ajax to release me, I’m asking Ajax to sell me with the highest bid ever for an Eredivisie player.
      “I’ve been insisting on this theme since February so that the club could rebuild the team with peace of mind.”
      People need to listen to me and understand that my motivation moves me towards happinessAntony
      Asked how he feels about Ajax in the midst of this saga, he said: “I was very happy in Amsterdam, I won titles at Ajax, made friends and built part of my career, but now I reinforce that I am ready and full of motivation to follow my story and my dreams.
      “People need to listen to me and understand that my motivation moves me towards happiness. I need this to continue performing at a high level. Ajax will always be in my heart.”
      Quizzed if he had a message for Ajax fans, he concluded: “I hope Ajax fans understand me… because the future for a football player is a totally uncertain thing and the opportunities can be unique!”
      “My message is one of gratitude for Ajax, club and fans.”
      Antony enjoyed two extremely successful seasons in Amsterdam under United boss Erik ten Hag.
      He scored 22 goals in 79 appearances under the Dutchman – winning two Eredivisie titles and a KNVB Cup.
      The 22-year-old started Ajax’s first two league games of this season, grabbing a goal and two assists in the process.
      He was left out for their 1-0 win against Sparta Rotterdam last week, however, after refusing to train.
      When Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder was asked about Antony’s desire to move to Man United, he made a cheeky dig at the Red Devils.
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      The 49-year-old said: “Yes, my feeling is good. I understand Antony, but you play for Ajax.
      “We are playing Champions League football. I don’t think Man United are playing Champions League football.” More

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      New Man Utd transfer Casemiro was brought-up in poverty-stricken neighbourhood after dad walked out on family aged five

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      CASEMIRO became a father figure at Real Madrid despite his dad walking out on him when he was five.The Brazilian, 30, battled a troubled upbringing in a poverty-stricken neighbourhood called Sao Jose Dos Campos just outside of São Paulo.
      New Man Utd star Casemiro had to become a father figure when he was just five years oldCredit: Instagram / @casemiro
      The midfielder knows all about responsibility and is set to become a top leader at UnitedCredit: Instagram / @annamarianacasemiro
      His father abandoned him, his two siblings and their mother Maria – who was forced to juggle numerous jobs to make ends meet.
      Casemiro, as the eldest child, bravely stepped up to be the man of the house and it shaped him into the great leader he is today.
      In 2018 the midfielder said: “If I see him on the street today, I won’t recognise him,
      “He had a serious fight with my mother when I was five and left the family for my mother to manage.
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      “I’ve wanted to meet him because I have no grudge against him. It was what God wanted for me. That’s why I have always left it just the way it is.”
      Manchester United’s shiny £70million signing will no doubt have been thinking back to his humble beginnings when he rocked up to the club’s plush Carrington base for his first day of training on Thursday.
      When the midfielder flew the nest at age 11 to play for Sao Paulo’s youth team he was left stunned by simply having his own bedroom, food, air conditioning and a TV for the first time.
      Who knows what was going through his head when he actually played at the Theatre of Dreams at age 15 with Sao Paolo in the Nike Cup.
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      Casemiro never forgets his past and once broke down in tears in 2018 in an interview when he recalled not being able to afford a particular Brazilian yoghurt drink as a kid.
      Through tears he said: “As a child I always wanted to drink these, but we never had the money. It didn’t cost much, around 20 cents.”
      Those memories only made him stronger and his Real Madrid teammates have tipped him to become a world-class manager when he eventually hangs up his boots.
      Spanish football expert Guillermo Raimundo told SunSport: “He came from a poor background and that has helped his character.
      “He is a leader because he knows his origins and that’s always in his mind.
      “Casemiro was a leader at Real, a big voice, everyone heard him. Among the Brazilian players he was like a father to the youngsters Vini Jr, Rodrigo and Militao.
      “He doesn’t need to be a captain to be a leader. I think the same will happen at United.”
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      The Brazilian battler is certainly expected to thrive in the blood and thunder of the English top-flight.
      Barcelona journalists describe Casemiro as the “bad guy in a movie who you want on your team but not against it” that is known in parts of Spain “as a bit of a b***ard.”
      Prem officials might be quaking in their boots considering he orders dossiers on every referee so he knows how best to deal with them.
      Casemiro is no stranger to a tough tackle and was booked 16 times last season in 48 matches.
      He enjoyed a glittering nine-year spell at the Bernabeu, most notably winning five Champions Leagues and three LaLiga titles after arriving in 2013.
      The Brazilian was loved at Los Blancos particularly by his midfield pals Toni Kroos and Luka Modric who personally wrote a joint farewell letter to him ahead of his United transfer.
      Casemiro built a great relationship with Real president Florentino Perez and it is thought it will not take him long to seduce the under-fire Glazers.
      Raimundo added: “He loves to learn the philosophy of a club. He was born at Real Madrid and I think the same thing will happen at United.
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      “He will have a good relationship with everyone at the club and that will help him to adapt.
      “He had a great relationship with Florentino Perez and I’m sure he will with the United directors.” More

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      Chelsea transfer for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stalling with Blues only willing to give Barcelona ace one-year deal

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      THOMAS TUCHEL’S hope of a reunion with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is stalling over personal terms.The Barcelona striker wants a deal for at least two years while Chelsea are only prepared to offer a one season contract.
      Chelsea want to sign Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang is 33 and Chelsea are mindful of his age and committing to a long term agreement – broadly in line with their policy on older players.
      It is still hoped a compromise will be reached and that the former Arsenal captain will return to the Premier League before next Thursday’s transfer deadline.
      Tuchel wants Aubameyang to join him at Stamford Bridge and provide the outlet needed in front of goal as an out-and-out centre forward with bags of experience.
      At present Chelsea are relying on the use of so-called “false nines” – using attacking midfielder Kai Havertz or Raheem Sterling in the striker’s usual position.
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      Tuchel can call on rookie Armando Broja but the 20-year-old Albanian has only one full term under his belt in the Premier League on loan at Southampton last season where he impressed, scoring nine goals.
      Aubameyang has a deal until 2025 at Barcelona although there is a chance to re-negotiate at the end of this season.

      He played for Tuchel previously at Borussia Dortmund and the pair remain close.
      Chelsea are reluctant to hand out long term contracts to players over 30 and have encountered problems in the past with this.
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      Defender David Luiz and winger Willian left as a result.
      Current captain Cesar Azpilicueta was tempted to leave in the summer when Barcelona offered him a longer contract than was on offer at Stamford Bridge, although he stayed in the end.
      Chelsea and Barcelona are largely in agreement over Aubameyang with a fee of around £25m to be paid – but it now needs the player and the club to sort out terms. More

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      Chelsea reach agreement over Wesley Fofana transfer after late breakthrough with Leicester over £70m-plus deal

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      CHELSEA have finally reached an agreement to sign Leicester star Wesley Fofana.The Blues will pay an initial £70million fee plus hefty add-ons for the Frenchman following weeks of talks.
      Chelsea have reached an agreement with Leicester to sign Wesley FofanaCredit: Reuters
      And the centre-back is now set to pen a six-year deal until 2028 at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea were ready to walk away after a third offer, totalling £70m, was rejected by Leicester on Tuesday.
      But after going back in with a fourth offer with improved terms, City have buckled.
      Fofana made it clear to Brendan Rodgers he was desperate to join Thomas Tuchel’s side when the first bid arrived this month.
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      The France U21 star was left out of last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Southampton after claiming he wasn’t in the right state of mind to play.
      And Rodgers earlier confirmed Fofana would play no part in Leicester’s match against Chelsea tomorrow.
      Leicester had maintained Fofana would stay put after rejecting several offers from Chelsea.
      They were holding out for a world-record fee in excess of £80m.
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      But a breakthrough in talks was reached this week, with the Blues submitting an acceptable bid on Friday.
      The Foxes are set to make a tasty profit on £75m Fofana, having signed him for £36.5m from Saint Etienne in 2020.
      He impressed in 38 outings during his debut season at the King Power Stadium.
      But a leg break limited him to just 12 outings last term.
      Fofana will now battle for a spot in Chelsea’s back five, with a place on the right of Thiago Silva up for grabs.
      However, his arrival also raises the possibility of Tuchel trying out a back four.
      NEW STAR, NEW STYLE?
      The German previously said he needed another powerful centre-back to make the switch, with natural full-backs Cesar Azpilicueta and Marc Cucurella not suitable.
      But a fresh injury blow for N’Golo Kante means Tuchel is likely to stick with his tried-and-trusted formation for now.
      He explained: “I told you at the end of last season he (Kante) is our key player normally. He gives something to our team that no other player in the world can give to any other team. That makes him a key player.
      “If your key player is out, it’s a situation you don’t like but have to deal with. It has huge influence.
      “It’s difficult to replace him, he’s very unique. We were full of hope after pre-season because we built his pre-season very individual.
      “If we build another system, I don’t know. We have trust in our players. It will maybe be the same system.
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      “We played many games, unfortunately, without him in the same structure. It will be slightly different because every player is a bit different.
      “That is the challenge to adapt to this, use different players differently. To change completely because N’Golo is not there, I don’t think so.” More

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      Man Utd have £76m Antony transfer bid rejected by Ajax with winger ‘upset with Dutch club and wants Prem move’

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      AJAX have reportedly rejected a new £76million bid from Manchester United for Antony.Fabrizio Romano claims the offer was submitted by Erik ten Hag’s side on Friday.
      Ajax have snubbed a £76m bid from Man Utd for AntonyCredit: Getty
      However, the Dutchman’s former club believe the fee is not enough and have snubbed it.
      Ajax’s decision is said to have left Antony “upset”, as the Brazilian has his heart set on a move to Old Trafford.
      Antony is eager to be reunited with Ten Hag, who has already raided Ajax for Lisandro Martinez.
      And the winger is “disappointed” with Ajax as his transfer saga is set to rumble on until deadline day next week.
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      Reports yesterday claimed Antony had informed Ajax he wanted to join United in the next 48 hours.
      SunSport exclusively revealed on Wednesday night that the Red Devils are confident of completing a move by next Thursday.

      But Antony was hoping to wrap up his switch this weekend.
      And United could now end up paying £80m to get a deal over the line.
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      Should a deal go through, it could see Anthony Elanga leave on loan.
      The United youngster was in fine form during Monday’s win against Liverpool.
      But the addition of Antony to Ten Hag’s squad would see his minutes limited.
      Everton are among those thought to be interested in a loan swoop.
      That’s because the Toffees themselves risk losing Anthony Gordon to Chelsea. More