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      West Ham ‘agree personal terms with Lucas Paqueta after late-night phone call’ as £48m transfer from Lyon edges closer

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      WEST HAM have reportedly agreed personal terms with Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta as they move towards sealing a £48million transfer.The Hammers had an initial bid of £34m rejected for the 24-year-old Brazilian but increased that by £14m on Thursday.
      Paqueta looks set to join West Ham in the coming daysCredit: Getty
      And now, as Paqueta’s representatives look for a place for him to live in London, Fabrizio Romano is reporting that terms with the player have been finalised.
      Talks between the two clubs have not yet reached a resolution, although they did have positive discussions on Thursday night.
      Speaking on social media, Romano said: “West Ham have new round of talks scheduled today for Lucas Paqueta deal.
      “Personal terms agreed but difficult negotiation with OL yesterday – final late night call was positive.
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      “West Ham are trying their best to get it done. Talks are still ongoing.”
      Manager David Moyes is keen to recruit reinforcements after a dreadful start to the season.
      West Ham currently sit bottom of the Premier League table having lost all three of their opening matches without scoring a goal.
      They were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City, 1-0 by Nottingham Forest and then 2-0 by Brighton on Sunday.
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      Paqueta would offer the Irons some more creativity in midfield – something they have been crying out for in recent weeks.
      He has scored 21 goals and provided 14 assists in 80 appearances for Lyon.
      The South American has also been capped 33 times by Brazil, netting seven times.
      Paqueta would become West Ham’s eighth signing of the summer.
      They have already brought in Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet, Flynn Downes, Alphonse Areola, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmeiri and Thilo Kehrer More

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      Man Utd joined by Liverpool in Frenkie de Jong transfer race as Jurgen Klopp desperately targets new midfielder

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly joined the race to sign Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.Futbol Total claims Jurgen Klopp has moved for the Manchester United target following Liverpool’s awful start to the new season.
      Liverpool have joined the race to sign Man Utd target and Barcelona star Frenkie de JongCredit: Getty
      Injuries to Thiago Alcantara and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have left Liverpool short on midfield options.
      Fabinho has also suffered with fitness problems while Naby Keita’s future is in doubt.
      And after picking up just two points from his opening three games, Klopp has decided that De Jong needs to join his Anfield war machine.
      It’s claimed Liverpool have submitted a £53million bid for the Holland international, with a further £7m in add-ons.
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      It is unclear whether the Reds also intend to pay De Jong the £14m in wages he’s reportedly owed by Barca.
      But the ex-Ajax ace could be tempted by a switch to Anfield as playing Champions League football is a non-negotiable.
      United managed to agree a deal with Barcelona to sign De Jong earlier this month.
      But their Europa League status and chaotic start to the campaign under Erik ten Hag saw the playmaker refuse to leave Barca.
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      And it’s unclear whether United will return after splashing out on Real Madrid anchorman Casemiro.
      Chelsea are also thought to be in the running, despite being yet to make a formal bid.
      However, it now appears Liverpool are leading the race to sign De Jong before next week’s transfer deadline.
      Barcelona have made no secret of their willingness to sell De Jong so they can register all their new signings.
      And with the summer window coming to a close soon, the player himself could finally decide the time has come to jump ship. More

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      Erik ten Hag ‘wants Man Utd to seal £8m Memphis Depay transfer return’ with Juventus move from Barcelona set to collapse

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      ERIK TEN HAG is reportedly urging Manchester United to seal an £8million return for Memphis Depay.The 28-year-old was expected to rip up his Barcelona contract for a move to Juventus.
      Man Utd are ready to make an £8m swoop for former player and Barcelona ace Memphis DepayCredit: Reuters
      But with a deal now seemingly collapsed, Sport claims United are ready to pick up the pieces with an official £8m bid.
      Ten Hag is desperate to boost his attacking options before next week’s transfer deadline.
      And former Red Devil Depay ticks all the boxes.
      Since leaving United in 2017 after a poor 18-month stint which yielded just seven goals, he went on to net 76 times for French side Lyon.
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      Depay then scored 12 league goals for Barca last season and would give United real depth up top, as well as on the left flank.
      The Holland international was set to join Juventus this week after agreeing to rip up his contract.
      But the Italians eventually pulled out after striking a deal for Marseille’s Arkadiusz Milik instead.
      Ten Hag now hopes to wrap up a quick deal for Depay as he looks to build on Monday’s win over Liverpool.
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      And United are even prepared to pay Barcelona an £8m transfer to speed up negotiations and avoid a lengthy legal process regarding Depay’s potential contract termination.
      Should Ten Hag move for Depay, it is likely to spell the end of his interest in PSV’s Cody Gakpo.
      However, United remain eager on right-winger Antony from Ajax.
      And after having a bid rejected, Ten Hag is expected to green light a potential £80m swoop by the weekend. More

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      Man Utd ‘have Benjamin Pavard transfer bid rejected by Bayern Munich as Erik ten Hag searches for new defender’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED had their surprise bid for Benjamin Pavard rejected by Bayern Munich, according to reports.The Red Devils were in a race for the French full-back with Chelsea.
      Benjamin Pavard convinced Bayern Munich of keepingn rather than make a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Despite attracting other European clubs such as Juventus and Atletico Madrid, Pavard decided to remain with the German giants, L’Equipe reports.
      Bayern had been willing to accept £30million for the 26-year-old.
      But later, it was revealed that Pavard convinced the club to let him stay at the Allianz Arena.
      Pavard usually plays as a right-back but has proved himself as a centre half too, making him a useful asset to have around.
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      Pavard impressed as he won the 2018 World Cup with France.
      This urged Bayern Munich to sign him for £31.5million a year later from Stuttgart.
      He has made 123 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and assisting 11.
      Meanwhile, United will be left looking for another full-back to complete their squad.
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      The Red Devils could keep their Rafael Varane-Lisandro Martinez pair-up but could want reinforcements on the flanks after a poor start to the Premier League season.
      Tyrell Malacia shone against Liverpool on Monday, although it remains to be seen if Luke Shaw, Diego Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are trusted by Erik ten Hag. More

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      Nice confirm season-long loan transfer of Arsenal outcast Nicolas Pepe with NO option to buy in bizarre unveiling tweet

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      NICE confirmed the season-long loan of Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe in a bizarre unveiling tweet.And the deal does NOT include an option for the French side to buy the winger next summer.
      Nice unveiled the signing of Nicolas Pepe with a strange Twitter videoCredit: Twitter @ogcnice
      Pepe has completed a season-long loan transfer from ArsenalCredit: AFP
      He was given a hero’s reception by his new supportersCredit: AFP

      Pepe, 27, has struggled to live up to his £72million transfer fee since joining the Gunners from Lille in 2019.
      And following the arrivals of attacking players Marquinhos and Fabio Vieira this summer, Mikel Arteta deemed the Ivorian surplus to requirements.
      So the record-signing will now spend the 2022-23 campaign back in Ligue 1 trying to rediscover his best form.
      Pepe banged in 22 goals in his final season with Lille but has managed just 16 in his 80 Premier League appearances for Arsenal.
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      The announcement video from Nice – posted just before kick-off in their crunch Europa Conference League play-off – was truly strange.
      It featured a comic-strip-style ‘WANTED’ video which showed the club’s Allianz Riviera stadium, fans and then “new player” Pepe in the red-and-black home shirt.
      Nice captioned the post: “Before getting behind our Aiglons, a short manga?”
      Pepe was presented at the stadium in front of the fans wearing his new No29 jersey and received a huge ovation from the Aiglons supporters.
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      He becomes the latest big-name player to join Nice this summer.
      Aaron Ramsey completed a free transfer following his release by Juventus and Kasper Schmeichel ended his 11-year stint as Leicester’s No1 goalkeeper for another shot at European football.
      Both players, as well as defenders Jean-Clair Todibo and Dante, started against Maccabi Tel Aviv tonight.
      The bizarre video featured a comic strip with a pic of Nice fansCredit: Twitter @ogcnice
      It finished with the club confirming Pepe as their new playerCredit: Twitter @ogcnice More

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      Chelsea flop Hakim Ziyech’s transfer return to Ajax on verge of COLLAPSE with talks at risk of breaking down

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      HAKIM ZIYECH’S Ajax return is reportedly on the verge of collapse.That’s with the Dutch side refusing to meet Chelsea’s asking price.
      Hakim Ziyech’s return to Ajax from Chelsea risks collapsingCredit: Getty
      Ziyech, 29, is not in Thomas Tuchel’s plans for this season.
      And he is desperate to secure a transfer exit before next week’s deadline.
      Italian champions AC Milan were leading the race earlier this summer.
      And Chelsea’s fierce rivals Spurs have also been linked.
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      But former club Ajax emerged as frontrunners after star winger Antony was targeted by Manchester United.
      Dutch chiefs reportedly made Ziyech their top option should the Brazilian depart.
      And talks were opened with Chelsea this week over a stunning return for the Moroccan.
      However, the Mail claims negotiations have ground to a halt over Ziyech’s price-tag.
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      It’s believed Ajax only want to pay around £15million to £20m.
      But Chelsea want to recoup the £33m they paid to sign Ziyech from Amsterdam in 2020,
      Ajax have no intention of handing the full amount back over.
      And they are now thought to be looking elsewhere for Antony’s replacement.
      It means Ziyech is now at risk of stagnating at Stamford Bridge with other exiles who are yet to receive offers.
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      The likes of Marcos Alonso, Michy Batshuayi and Ross Barkley are all out of favour.
      Yet they are becoming increasingly likely to stay, leaving Chelsea to pay their wages until at least January. More

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      West Ham bump up Lucas Paqueta transfer offer to £48MILLION including massive up front payment as Lyon hold firm

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      WEST HAM have sent a WHOPPING comeback bid to Lyon for midfielder Lucas Paqueta.SunSport revealed that an initial £34million bid was rejected with the Ligue 1 club keen to focus on the structuring of the deal.
      West Ham have launched a comeback bid of £48m for PaquetaCredit: Rex
      So the Hammers have submitted a fresh offer to the French top flight side for the 24-year-old Brazilian international.
      L’Equipe report that the East London club’s new offer is £48m, with £35m up front and the rest add ons.
      Lyon have yet to respond but the two sides are “close” to an agreement.
      It is said that Paqueta’s representatives are in London looking for a place.
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      Hammers boss David Moyes is keen to bolster his midfield options before the September 1 deadline.
      David Moyes’ team are yet to register a point on the board afterthree Prem games, and they’re yet to score a goal.
      Paqueta may be the creative player that Moyes is looking for.
      He joined Lyon in 2020 and has racked up 18 goals in 67 Ligue 1 matches.
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      On the international stage, he has seven in 33 and looks set to be part of Brazil’s World Cup squad in Qatar later this year.
      Paqueta will add to West Ham’s summer signings Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet, Flynn Downes, Alphonse Areola, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmeiri and Thilo Kehrer this transfer window. More

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      Leicester boss Rodgers confirms Wesley Fofana will NOT feature against Chelsea with defender desperate to join Blues

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      BRENDAN RODGERS has confirmed that Wesley Fofana – who Chelsea are interested in – will not be travelling to Stamford Bridge this weekend.Chelsea had a third bid of £70million for the 21-year-old rejected by Leicester.
      Wesley Fofana is a transfer target for Chelsea, who have had three bids rejectedCredit: Rex
      Brendan Rodgers has left Fofana out of the squad travelling to Chelsea this weekendCredit: Getty
      The Leicester boss also revealed that that the defender is still training with the U23 squad after skipping a first-team session last week.
      Leicester are holding out for £85million for the promising centre-half.
      When asked about whether they’re expecting another bid from Chelsea, Rodgers responded that his focus is on the current players he’s got.
      He said: “He won’t be available for the weekend and has trained with the U23 squad.
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      “I’m not sure, my concentration is on the players that we have, and the team, and I can’t lose energy.
      “If something will be done it will be done with the clubs.
      “Until that happens we just have to work with what we have.”
      Fofana joined Leicester from St Etienne in 2020 for £31.5m.
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      In his first season at the club, he made 28 Premier League appearances.
      A fibula fracture meant he missed out on most of the 2021/22 season.
      Fofana was back fit for the start of the new season, and played the full 90 against Brentford and Arsenal.
      But he was dropped from the team that lost 2-1 to Southampton.
      He also missed out on the Carabao Cup clash against Stockport that secured Leicester’s place in the next phase. More