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      How Man Utd plotted sensational Pele transfer but Brazil icon stayed loyal to his beloved Santos during playing days

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      PELE turned down the opportunity to play for Manchester United during his glory years because he was loyal to Santos.The legendary striker, who sadly died on Thursday aged 82, spent almost his entire career with the Brazilian giants.
      Manchester United tried to sign Pele in 1968 during his glory yearsCredit: Rex
      Pele turned down Manchester United because he was loyal to SantosCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      But his incredible performances in his homeland as well, as in the World Cup with Brazil, saw the likes of Real Madrid and AC Milan trying to sign him.
      United also attempted to land the man dubbed the greatest footballer of all time in 1968.
      The Red Devils wanted the three-time World Cup winner to join Sir Matt Busby’s squad and form a stunning frontline with Sir Bobby Charlton, Denis Law and George Best.
      However, the Brazilian hero ultimately decided to stay put at his boyhood club Santos where he spent 18 years.
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      Pele said in 2015: “I was invited to come to Europe many times, to come to Real Madrid, Milan, Manchester United but I was OK.
      “Santos was the best team at that time. But today it’s different. Because in my time we didn’t have an agent.
      “These days it is not the player, it is the agent who decides where they go to play.
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      “A lot of players they play one or another team because the agent tells them.”
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      Pele never played in Europe as he joined American outfit New York Cosmos in 1975, just a year after he left Santos.
      The football trailblazer stayed in the US until 1977 when he retired from the sport. More

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      Arsenal and Spurs blow as Alexis Mac Allister ‘wants Juventus transfer’ after starring role for Argentina at World Cup

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham have been dealt a transfer blow as Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister prefers a move to Juventus, reports suggest.Mac Allister has attracted a lot of interest after a stunning World Cup campaign as he starred alongside Lionel Messi and helped Argentina win their first world title in 36 years.
      Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister prefers a move to Juventus than Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners and Spurs have been among the suitors keeping tabs on the midfielder along with Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid and of course Juve.
      According to Gazzetta dello Sport, however, the Bianconeri are in pole position with the the 24-year-old fascinated by the prospect of moving to Turin and a deal may be imminent.
      Mac Allister considers Juventus an attractive destination as he will have a major opportunity to win trophies.
      Argentina team-mate Angel Di Maria could play a role in convincing him to join him in Serie A.
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      The Brighton star reportedly commands a release clause in the range of £31million-£35m.
      And the futures of Juventus stars Adrien Rabiot and Weston McKennie will play a key role ahead of the January transfer window.
      Such departures would make Mac Allister a lot more affordable for the Italian giants.
      Tottenham could turn to McKennie if they fail to convince Mac Allister as director of football Fabio Paratici was a big fan of the USA international during his time as Juventus CEO.
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      Arsenal are still looking for a quality midfielder amid Thomas Partey’s persistent injury woes.
      Mac Allister signed a contract extension with Brighton until 2025 before jetting off to Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. More

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      Tottenham leading £26m Pedro Porro transfer chase from Sporting Lisbon but Prem rival will get a big chunk of fee

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      MANCHESTER CITY could be set for a £6million windfall this winter.That’s if full-back Pedro Porro moves to the Prem next month.
      Man City could scoop £6million if Spurs land Pedro Porro from Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      Tottenham are leading the chase for the Sporting Lisbon right-back.
      And several other clubs also keeping tabs on him.
      The Portuguese giants made the 23-year-old’s move permanent in the summer for £7m after he spent the previous two seasons on loan with them.
      But City negotiated a clause that pays them 30 per cent of any profit Sporting make on Porro.
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      Reports in Portugal say they will want around £26m if they allow him to move in the upcoming transfer window.
      City also inserted an option that they can match any bids for Porro.
      But the champs are unlikely to be in the market for him.
      Etihad boss Pep Guardiola has been impressed by the emergence of 18-year-old Rico Lewis this season.
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      And the Spaniard also has veterans Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo in that position.
      Indeed, despite being five points off leaders Arsenal, Guardiola doesn’t intend to strengthen any area of his squad in January.
      Speaking before City’s 3-1 win at Leeds, he said: “I don’t think so, I think we’re going to finish [January] in this way. 
      “I don’t know what’s going to happen but since I arrived in Abu Dhabi with the sporting director, with Txiki and everyone, there wasn’t any name on the table.” More

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      England ace Jude Bellingham snubbed Man Utd transfer despite ‘double your money offer and meetings with two club icons’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM snubbed a move to Manchester United, even though they offered TWICE as much as other suitors AND introduced him to Sir Alex Ferguson and Eric Cantona.According to ex-Birmingham CEO Dong Ren, United’s now-former chief Ed Woodward went all out to land Bellingham in 2020 from St Andrew’s.
      Jude Bellingham rejected an offer from Manchester United while still at BirminghamCredit: Rex
      Bellingham ultimately opted for Borussia Dortmund where he has shone brightCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils offered the prodigious talent, then just 17, a salary around two times larger than other bidders, who included Chelsea, Leicester, Wolves, Bayern Munich.
      But the England international opted for Borussia Dortmund where he has flourished in the last two years, with a 112 appearances already under his belt.
      Ren told Mundo Deportivo: “United made the biggest offer we received compared to Bayern, Dortmund, Leicester or other clubs like Wolves.
      “Ed Woodward was the most insistent. We sat down and talked about how we could convince Bellingham. But Jude didn’t make any decisions based on money.
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      “They offered much more salary compared to the rest. Maybe double.
      “He was going to have guaranteed millions in the bank and he did not take them. That’s not normal for a player at all.”
      United even tried to lure Bellingham to Old Trafford by setting up a meeting with then manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
      The Manchester giants also introduced him to club icons like legendary boss Ferguson and Eric Cantona, who advised him to put pen to paper.
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      Ren added: “He sat down with Solskjaer, until Woodward brought Ferguson that day, another day to Cantona, to try to convince him.
      “He chose Dortmund over Bayern despite not being sure to win titles and money. He put all that behind his development. How many players would do that?
      “Because nothing is guaranteed at Dortmund. It might not have turned out well.”
      Bellingham, now 20, is still being chased by some of Europe’s highest bidders with Real Madrid, Liverpool and Manchester City all ready to play £100m-plus for him.
      SunSport revealed last week that City believe the chance to work with Pep Guardiola could swing the Dortmund star’s decision in their favour. More

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      Chelsea agree personal terms with Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile in third transfer for 2023 after Fofana and Santos

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      CHELSEA are closing in on their third January signing after agreeing personal terms with Monaco star Benoit Badiashile, reports suggest.According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues and Badiashile have reached a deal and the transfer is now in its “final stages”.
      Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Monaco star Benoit BadiashileCredit: Rex
      The Blues have been very active ahead of the January transfer window as they have already landed Molde’s David Datro Fofana and Vasco da Gama’s Andrey Santos.
      Romano tweeted: “Chelsea are close to complete their third 2023 signing after Fofana and Andrey Santos:
      “Deal at final stages for Benoit Badiashile, all parties feel it will be done soon.
      “‘Final bits’ now and then here we go expected. Personal terms in place, Badiashile wants Chelsea.”
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      Chelsea’s interest in Badiashile has been well known and reports have indicated that he could cost up to £35million.
      The centre-back is strong in one-on-one situations, well-built, quick and is a strong passer.
      The 21-year-old’s age means he could form part of Graham Potter’s defence for several years, alongside fellow Frenchman Wesley Fofana.
      Badiashile started out at Monaco’s academy in 2016 and was promoted to the senior squad only two years later at the age of 17.
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      Since then, the France international amassed a total of six goals and three assists in 135 appearances.
      The defender will be part of Chelsea’s Premier League comeback effort, which includes the arrival of Datro Fofana and Santos for £10.5m and £11m respectively. More

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      Saudi giants Al-Nassr ‘hope to complete Cristiano Ronaldo transfer on January 1.. and reunite him with Sergio Ramos’

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      AL-NASSR are allegedly hoping to confirm Cristiano Ronaldo’s signing on January 1 – and they want to reunite him with Sergio Ramos.The 37-year-old legend is plotting his next move after being released by Manchester United following a bombshell interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan.
      Al-Nassr are hoping to confirm Cristiano Ronaldo’s signature on January 1Credit: Getty
      The Saudi club are also chasing Sergio Ramos from PSGCredit: Getty
      The forward claimed he felt United had “betrayed” him and revealed he had “no respect” for Erik ten Hag before heading off to the World Cup.
      Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr are now said to be closing in on a mega £173m-a-year contract with Ronaldo.
      However, MARCA are claiming that they also have a number of other big names in their sights.
      Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante has been mentioned as a possible target.
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      However, it now seems that after virtually securing Ronaldo, who has a medical scheduled, they are now after his former Real Madrid team-mate Ramos.
      They claim that Al-Nassr’s president and sporting director are planning for a trip to Madrid to work on a deal for the 36-year-old defender, who is currently at Paris Saint-Germain.
      The Spaniard has suffered a terrible time with injury ever since his departure from the Bernabeu to Parc des Princes in 2021.
      His contract runs out in France at the end of the season and the Ligue 1 side may decide to get him off their wage bill early next month once the transfer window re-opens.
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      Ramos and Ronaldo enjoyed huge success playing alongside each other in Madrid from 2009 to 2018.
      They lifted the Champions League a whopping four times as well as tasting LaLiga glory twice.
      Al-Nassr are one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful clubs and have been their domestic champions nine times, with their most recent title success coming in 2019. More

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      Andrey Santos ‘to fly into London TODAY for Chelsea medical ahead of £10m transfer as team-mates tie him up in training’

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      ANDREY SANTOS is set to arrive in London today ahead of his proposed move to Chelsea.The Brazilian, 18, has been scouted by the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle and Barcelona this year, making him one of the most sought-after teenagers in world football.
      Andrey Santos is travelling to London to finalise his move to ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Santos was tied up by his Vasco de Gama team-mates to stop him boarding the flightCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Chelsea have agreed an £11million fee with Vasco de Gama for the youngster, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
      And he reports the wonderkid is travelling to Chelsea HQ to undergo medical tests before completing a transfer.
      However, Santos was jokingly tied up by his Vasco team-mates in a last-ditch attempt to keep him at the club.
      Santos is set to put pen to paper on a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge.

      And he will not be loaned back to Brazilian side Vasco de Gama, which means he could be part of Graham Potter’s first-team plans.
      Santos is set to become Chelsea’s second winter signing following the £10.5m capture of David Datro Fofana.

      But Chelsea could be set to complete several more deals with Potter eyeing Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
      The Blues are also plotting a swoop for Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez and could activate his £105m release clause.
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      Chelsea could also land Monaco centre-back Benoit Badiashile after he agreed personal terms.
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      But the two clubs are yet to settle on a fee with Monaco demanding £53m to let him go.
      Chelsea had hoped £35m would be enough to lure the 21-year-old away from France as he has just 18 months remaining on his contract. More

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      Jorginho’s agent CONFIRMS Chelsea have offered new contract but admits he would be tempted by transfer back to Napoli

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      JORGINHO’S agent has confirmed Chelsea have offered him a new contract – but he admits the star is tempted by a return to Napoli.The Brazilian-born Italian international, 31, will become a free agent at the end of the season.
      Jorginho’s agent has confirmed Chelsea have offered him a new contractCredit: Getty
      He has been linked with a host of clubs with Newcastle keen to keep him in the Premier League.
      Juventus want to bring him back to Italy while Barcelona are also in the chase for the Euro 2020 winner.
      However, Chelsea want him to stay at Stamford Bridge too and have tabled a contract extension for him to weigh up.
      But Jorginho’s representative, Joao Santos, has now touched on the possibility of his client making an emotional return to his old club Napoli.
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      Speaking to TMW, he said: “Jorginho is expiring on June 30, we have a renewal offer and we’ll give priority to Chelsea.
      “Naples represented our home in Italy, [Cristiano] Giuntoli really appreciates the player, for us it’s a special place.
      “If there was a new interest we’d be happy, however, at the moment Napoli has not had any contact with us.”
      Jorginho started his career in Italy in Hellas Verona but left them for Napoli in January 2014.
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      Chelsea then forked out £57.4m for his services in 2018 and he has enjoyed great success in West London.
      He has lifted both the Champions League and Europa League during that period, as well as both the Fifa Club World Cup and Uefa Super Cup.
      Jorginho’s penalty-taking abilities have also made him a key player for the Blues, and he has scored 21 goals in 121 Premier League outings. More