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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

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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