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      Man Utd boost as Hakim Ziyech ‘ready’ for transfer return to Ajax from Chelsea to open door for Antony Old Trafford move

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      CHELSEA midfielder Hakim Ziyech is reportedly keen on the prospect of a return to Ajax.The midfielder, 29, has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Ziyech is keen to join AjaxCredit: Getty
      He arrived in London two years ago but has since failed to establish himself as a regular first team starter.
      Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is now open to offloading him on a permanent basis.
      Manchester United were interested in pursuing a deal, but they have since reverted attention back to signing Brazilian winger Antony.
      And now Ajax are interested in bringing him back to the Eredivisie.
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      According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Ziyech is keen to re-join his former club.
      The Morocco international spent four years with the Dutch giants before joining Chelsea in 2020.
      During that time he scored 49 goals and assisted 81 in 165 appearances.
      If Ajax were to complete a deal for Ziyech, who is expected to cost just £8million, it could open the door for Man Utd to sign top target Antony.
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      The Red Devils had a £67.5m bid for the winger rejected earlier this week.
      But, with Ziyech set to make an arrival, the Eredivisie champions may be more inclined to accept a new offer.
      Man Utd chiefs have already established PSV winger Cody Gakpo as an alternative target if they cannot sign Antony.
      The Dutchman would be a more affordable option with PSV expecting just £34m for his services. More

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      Arsenal target Shakhtar ace Mudryk – nicknamed the Ukrainian Neymar – after Brentford fail in transfer bid

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      ARSENAL are reportedly targeting a stunning transfer move for Shakhtar Donetsk ace Mykhaylo Mudryk.Foot Media claims the star – nicknamed the “Ukrainian Neymar” – has emerged as a late target for Mikel Arteta this summer.
      Arsenal are lining up a deal for Shakhtar Donetsk ace Mykhaylo MudrykCredit: Rex
      The Gunners boss remains convinced he needs an attack-minded central midfield added to his squad.
      Lucas Paqueta had been Arteta’s top target, but Arsenal have no intention of meeting Lyon’s £55million asking price.
      Mudryk is believed to be available for £17m in the final days of the transfer window.
      And Arsenal are now weighing up the possibility of making an offer for the talented 21-year-old.
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      Mudryk has made 26 appearances for Shakhtar, scoring twice.
      It’s not the first time he’s been wanted by a Premier League side, with Brentford having a bid rejected in January.
      Mudryk confirmed at the time that he was keen on joining the Bees, but would respect Shakhtar’s final decision.
      The ace declared: “I want to thank Brentford for the offers.
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      “To end up in the Premier League at 20-years-old is fantastic but the final decision is down to the club President.
      “Had the offer come in a year or 18 months ago, I wouldn’t have given it a second thought – I’d have asked the club to let me go without hesitation.
      “To end up in the Premier League, aged 20 is amazing. But since Srna & De Zerbi (Shakhtar coaches) took charge everything has changed. I have support.
      “I currently have a long contract and all of my thoughts are tied to Shakhtar. 
      “I will use all my power to help the side win in all competitions that we are taking part in.” More

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      Man Utd star Amad Diallo wanted on loan transfer by Nice if French side miss out on Arsenal record signing Nicolas Pepe

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Amad Diallo is reportedly being monitored by Ligue 1 side Nice.The French outfit are keen to secure Arsenal’s record signing Nicolas Pepe on a loan deal before the transfer window slams shut.
      Diallo is being linked with a loan move away from Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      But if they cannot secure the Ivory Coast international then Diallo is thought to be next on their list of targets.
      According to The Mail, Nice are one of a number of clubs chasing the Man Utd youngster.
      Championship sides Blackpool and Sunderland are also interested in the 20-year-old forward.
      And he is not in Erik ten Hag’s plans at Old Trafford, so the wise decision may well be to take up another loan move.

      Diallo spent last season at Rangers as United were keen for him to earn some game time.
      And he netted three times in 13 appearances for the Scottish outfit – but failed to establish himself as a first team regular.
      He spent pre-season back with Man Utd but has not figured in Ten Hag’s starting line-ups.
      Now things appear to be coming to a head as he is linked with a move away.
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      It comes amid a major crisis at Old Trafford.
      The Red Devils have lost their opening two Premier League games of the season – 2-1 to Brighton and 4-0 to Brentford.
      It has left Ten Hag scrambling around for new players – with Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro agreeing a £70million move.
      United are also linked with Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong, Ajax forward Antony and PSV attacker Cody Gakpo.
      Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford – although it remains to be seen where he could end up. More

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      Nicolas Pepe DROPPED from Arsenal squad to face Bournemouth with record signing in transfer talks with Nice over loan

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      NICOLAS PEPE has been dropped from Arsenal’s squad to face Bournemouth.The Gunners’ record signing has not featured in either of their opening two Premier League matches against Crystal Palace and Leicester.
      Pepe has been linked with a loan move to Nice this summerCredit: Getty
      And he has now been discarded from Mikel Arteta’s squad altogether ahead of the clash at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening.
      Pepe has been linked with a loan move to Nice before the end of the summer transfer window.
      He is thought to be keen on leaving the Emirates in search of more game time, despite arriving for £72million in 2019.
      He has scored 27 goals in 112 appearances since joining from Lille three years ago.
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      But he has largely been a disappointment since coming to England with a big reputation.
      The Ivorian’s agent was allegedly spotted at Nice’s stadium over the weekend as he looks to secure a move for his client.
      If Pepe joins Nice he will team-up with former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey.
      The club is owned by Jim Ratcliffe, who is interested in purchasing Manchester United, and he is splashing the cash this transfer window.
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      They have already signed Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel and remain keen on Blackburn striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
      Ratcliffe is using his British links to secure deals and bolster the squad as he aims to get them competing in the Champions League after narrowly missing out last season.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal can go top of the Prem table with a win over Bournemouth.
      Arteta’s men have started the campaign with back-to-back wins and will be looking to continue that form away at Scott Parker’s newly-promoted Cherries. More

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      Barcelona agree to RIP UP Memphis Depay’s contract after just one year amid Juventus transfer interest

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      BARCELONA have reportedly agreed to rip up Memphis Depay’s contract.But a free transfer to Juventus is still yet to be completed as the two parties remain locked in talks.
      Barcelona are ready to terminate the contract of Juventus target Memphis DepayCredit: Alamy
      Fabrizio Romano claims Depay is no longer wanted by Barcelona.
      The Catalans need to free up funds so they can register new signings including Jules Kounde.
      And one player Xavi Hernandez is happy to sacrifice is Depay.
      The Dutch ace only joined Barca a year ago from Lyon on a free transfer.
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      His Nou Camp deals runs for one more season until 2023.
      But Barcelona want to move Depay on as soon as possible.
      Tottenham were reportedly interested in the former Manchester United winger.
      Chelsea have also been linked as they pursue teammates Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong.
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      Barcelona are now ready to terminate Depay’s contract for a clean break.
      But it’s Juventus who are in pole position as Max Allegri looks to boost his attacking options.
      It was reckoned the fallen Italian giants had already reached an agreement on terms with Depay.
      However, it’s now transpired they remain locked in talks over his salary and other details.
      Even so, the decision over Depay’s future lies with the player and Juve, as Barcelona have now given the green light to tearing apart his deal.
      Depay played 38 times for Barca last term, scoring 13 goals.
      But the arrivals of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, plus Ousmane Dembele’s contract renewal and Ansu Fati’s return from injury, have seen him plummet down the pecking order.
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      Should he join, Depay would become Juventus’ sixth summer signing.
      Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria joined on free transfers, while Andrea Cambiaso, Filip Kostic and Bremer were snapped up for a combined £55million. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo suffers ANOTHER transfer blow as Marseille join list of Champions League clubs to snub Man Utd star

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      MARSEILLE have rejected the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, according to reports.Ronaldo, 37, has been trying to force an escape from Old Trafford since returning from a prolonged summer break last month.
      Ronaldo is desperate to leave Man UtdCredit: Getty
      His disappointment following the club’s disastrous 2021-22 campaign, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League table and without any silverware, is understood to be the main factor contributing to his desire to leave.
      New United boss Erik ten Hag was initially reluctant to let him go, but he has since had a change of heart and is now willing to consider a sale.
      Various clubs have been linked with a potential swoop for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner including Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea.
      But, a move has failed to materialise mainly due to the player’s age and wage demands.
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      Marseille were the most recent side to express an interest in signing Ronaldo, however, they are no longer considering a deal.
      According to RMC Sport, the Ligue 1 side now have no intention of recruiting him.
      This acts as another huge blow to the Portugal skipper, who is eager to make a return to Champions League football.
      Ronaldo has struggled to reintegrate back into the Man Utd squad since returning from the summer break.
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      Both players and club staff are claimed to be growing fed up with his poor attitude and a source has described him as a ‘walking bad mood’.
      Reports have suggested that he also regularly eats lunch alone at the club’s training ground.
      The Red Devils currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League table with no points after suffering two consecutive defeats against Brighton and Brentford respectively. More

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      Man Utd’s £70m Casemiro transfer breaks Premier League record with £1.54BILLION spent – and still 11 days to go

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      PREMIER LEAGUE summer spending has soared above £1.5BILLION – a new transfer window record.But with 11 days to go it could get even higher as Manchester United became the latest team to splash the cash.
      Premier League spending has hit a record £1.5BILLION after Man Utd signed Casemiro for £70mCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils have agreed a stunning £70million deal to sign Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro.
      The switch will see United’s spending soar to £131.2m this summer.
      And it means a whopping £1.54bn has now been spent by Premier League clubs this window.
      That’s a great deal more than the previous record of £1.43bn, which was splurged in 2017.
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      But with just under a fortnight left, and clubs still in the hunt for deals, the gap could increase even further.
      Chelsea are the biggest spenders so far with £179.1m.
      The Blues splashed £47.5m on Raheem Sterling, plus a further £33m on Kalidou Koulibaly and £62m on Marc Cucurella.
      Todd Boehly’s new club are being tipped to spend even more, with Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – plus Wesley Fofana – in their sights.
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      Elsewhere, Nottingham Forest have paid over £140m to boost their squad with SIXTEEN new players.
      Arsenal are on £112m thanks to deals for the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
      And West Ham are also in the top five after reinforcing their attack and defence.
      Meanwhile, the likes of Man City and Liverpool have spent heavily on marquee signings.
      City paid over £51m for Erling Haaland, while Liverpool spent £85m on Darwin Nunez.
      Elsewhere, Newcastle have had a fairly quiet window despite their Saudi riches, spending just under £57m on new signings.
      As for Leicester, they are yet to drop one single penny on new signings.
      But there’s still plenty of time for that to change for the Foxes.
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      Indeed, almost every side is likely to have at least one more signing in their sights before deadline day.
      However, it could take a major spending effort for the total summer figure to hit the £2bn mark. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Jude Bellingham transfer blow as Real Madrid set to use Casemiro windfall to land Dortmund star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham.That’s because Real Madrid are set to land the Borussia Dortmund star using their £70million Casemiro windfall.
      Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Real will use the £70m earned from Casemiro’s Man Utd move to fund their Bellingham bidCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian anchorman, 30, is on his way to Old Trafford after United struck an incredible deal with Los Blancos.
      Casemiro will finally solve Erik ten Hag’s problem in holding midfield.
      But Marca claims that by signing the superstar, United have effectively blocked themselves from getting Bellingham, 19.
      The England star, also linked with Chelsea and Liverpool, is a top target for Real.
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      Los Blancos were already targeting a move for Bellingham next summer.
      But with an extra £70m in the kitty from Casemiro’s exit, they are now more confident than ever of having enough funds to sign Bellingham ahead of United and Chelsea.
      Carlo Ancelotti sees the ex-Birmingham prodigy as the ideal third man for a new-look midfield with Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga.
      Toni Kroos and Luka Modric have a combined age of 68 and won’t be around for much longer.
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      And with Federico Valverde becoming a surprise fit on the right wing, it opens the door for a new central midfielder to arrive in 2023.
      Bellingham has been at Dortmund since 2020, with the Germans paying a staggering £25m fee despite the star being just 17 years old.
      Bellingham has gone on to score 11 goals in 93 games for his club.
      And he has since become a regular for Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions, winning 15 caps.
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      Bellingham is a shoe-in for England’s World Cup squad this winter.
      And he could soon find himself competing for top honours should a transfer to Real be realised next summer. More