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      Barcelona ‘want sensational Lionel Messi transfer return from PSG ‘sooner rather than later’

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      BARCELONA will attempt to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain within the next year, according to reports.The cash-strapped Catalans’ money problems meant they had to let their iconic playmaker leave last season after over 20 years at the club.
      Messi could return to Barcelona within the next yearCredit: Getty
      Barcelona are still in deep financial trouble but have somehow managed to make six new signings this summer, including Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde.
      The Catalan giants are looking to regain the La Liga title this season for the first time in three years having finished 13 points adrift of Real Madrid last time around.
      Manager Xavi is eager to further strengthen his squad over the next few seasons.
      And one player that he is determined to bring in is Messi.
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      According to Spanish outlet Sport, Barca chiefs want to see the seven-time Ballon dO’r winner return to the Nou Camp sooner rather than later.
      But, they are not expected to make a former offer until after the Qatar World Cup, which kicks off in November.

      One major question is how on earth they plan to pay the Argentina superstar, who earns over £600k a week in Paris.
      LaLiga have imposed a strict salary cap on Barca in an attempt to get them to balance their books.
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      Messi’s old team-mates Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique are among players who have taken huge pay cuts.
      Pique even reportedly offered to play for free this summer.
      But it is unknown whether Messi would be willing to do the same.
      Messi, 35, joined PSG in a shock free transfer from Barcelona last summer.
      However, he struggled to adapt to life in Ligue 1 and many fans have been unimpressed with his performances.
      The Argentina international was BOOED off the pitch following PSG’s 3-0 win against Bordeaux earlier this year.
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      And some fans even vandalised the club’s training ground with a graffiti message urging him to leave France.
      Messi’s PSG contract expires next summer, so Barcelona could potentially negotiate a free transfer come January. More

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      Juventus star Weston McKennie ‘tempted by Man Utd transfer’ after crisis-club miss out on his team-mate Adrien Rabiot

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      JUVENTUS midfielder Weston McKennie is reportedly “interested” in a move to Manchester United.The Red Devils were closing in on a move for McKennie’s team-mate Adrien Rabiot but they failed to agree wages with the Frenchman’s mum.
      McKennie is being eyed up as a possible transfer target for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      And this leaves Juve needing to sell another of their midfielders in order to fund a deal for Paris Saint-Germain star Leandro Paredes.
      According to Sky Sports Deutschland, McKennie is a target for Man Utd amid a crisis time at Old Trafford.
      Erik ten Hag is scrambling around for players who will improve his squad and McKennie would bolster his options in the middle of the park.
      However, the report admits that the most likely outcome is McKennie remains at Juventus as he has a strong relationship with manager Max Allegri.
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      United are also yet to submit any kind of formal request for the 23-year-old American.
      Meanwhile, they are closing in on a move for Real Madrid star Casemiro, 30.

      They have agreed a four-year deal for the £60million Brazilian star, with the player set to receive £290,000 per week.
      But it is not only United’s transfer business which is hitting the headlines.
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      Off the pitch, billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has declared an interest in taking over the club from the Glazers.
      The £15billion man could be set to obtain a minority stake in the Premier League club worth around £5bn.
      The Glazer family have owned United since 2005, purchasing the club for £800m.
      On the pitch, the Red Devils have declined over the past decade – failing to win the Premier League title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s departure in 2013.
      And their opening two results of the new campaign – a 2-1 loss to Brighton and 4-0 humiliation at the hands of Brentford – have led to even louder calls for the Glazers to sell. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Christian Pulisic’s US national team boss adamant midfielder will fight for Chelsea career

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      CHRISTIAN PULISIC will fight his way into Thomas Tuchel’s starting XI despite concerns over game time, according to his USA boss.Gregg Berhalter, the USA manager, has backed the American winger to force his way into Tuchel’s side before the World Cup in November.
      Pulisic is being eyed up by Man Utd ahead of a possible loan moveCredit: Getty
      Pulisic, 23, is a loan target for winless Manchester United as a desperate Erik ten Hag scraps for signings before the window closes.
      But Chelsea are prepared to play hardball and would want almost all of the £58million they forked out for him in 2019 in a permanent sale if Pulisic was to leave.
      The former Borussia Dortmund winner, dubbed Captain America back home, has played just 31 minutes across two sub appearances for Tuchel so far this season.
      With the World Cup just months away, Berhalter, 49, will want his star man playing regularly.
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      But he has no concerns over Pulisic and knows he will rise to the challenge at Stamford Bridge.
      Speaking at an MLS event, Berhalter said: “He’s a fighter, you’re gonna see he’s gonna get on the field.
      “He may not be a starter, every year you hear that and every year he ends up on the field because of his contribution.
      “He’s a goalscorer. He’s a winner.
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      “What I’ve seen from him in the last couple of years is his mentality has completely shifted and he embraces stuff like this.
      “He’s not scared of challenges like this and I’m excited to see how he performs this year.”
      Pulisic has 21 goals in 50 appearances for the USA and will face off against England in the group stages on November 25. More

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      Newcastle joined by Southampton in Goncalo Ramos transfer race with Benfica demanding £25m fee for striker

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      SOUTHAMPTON have joined Newcastle in the race to sign Goncalo Ramos from Benfica, according to reports.The Saints are in need of a new striker following the departure of Armando Broja, who returned to Chelsea last month after spending a season on loan at St Mary’s.
      Southampton are plotting a £25m transfer for RamosCredit: Getty
      And according to The Athletic, they have finally found the ideal replacement.
      Southampton have identified 21-year-old Ramos as a top transfer target over the past few weeks, with Ralph Hasenhuttl eager to push the deal across the line.
      Club chiefs reportedly held talks with Benfica over a proposed £25million move last week after The Eagles’ Champions League qualifying clash with Midtjylland.
      Should the two clubs come to an agreement over a deal, Ramos will become Southampton’s record signing, surpassing the £20m fee The Saints paid to sign Danny Ings from Liverpool in 2019.
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      However, Hasenhuttl’s side face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle for his signature.
      The Magpies are known to be interested in signing the Portugal international, but they have not yet submitted a bid.
      Ramos, who joined Benfica at the age of 12, burst onto the scene when he made his senior debut last year.
      He has since scored 19 goals and assisted seven in 64 appearances for the Primeira Liga side.
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      The young star has also amounted an incredible total of 14 goals in just 18 games for Portugal’s U21s. More

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      Man Utd ‘agree four-year contract with £60m Real Madrid star Casemiro and will pay midfielder £290K A WEEK’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a four-year contract with Casemiro, according to reports.And the Red Devils will splash out a whopping £290,000 per week on the midfielder.
      Casemiro is on the brink of completing his big-money move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Casemiro, 30, looks set to complete the move away from Real Madrid where he has won every trophy available including five Champions Leagues.
      It is understood United will pay around £60million for the Brazilian who is keen to explore a new adventure.
      And respected Italian football journalist Nicolo Schira says the two parties have sorted out his contract.
      Casemiro will earn around £15.2m per year until 2026 – which works out as just north of £290,000 a week.
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      He will be reunited with Raphael Varane at Old Trafford after their spell together in Madrid.
      United initially bid £50m for the former Porto loanee.
      However, Los Blancos were determined to push the fee up for the player they signed from Sao Paulo in 2013 – especially because he has three years remaining on his Bernabeu deal.
      The 63-cap international’s place in the squad, though, is under threat following the big-money arrival of Aurelien Tchouameni this summer.
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      Casemiro was not on new boss Erik ten Hag’s initial list of transfer targets in his first transfer window at Old Trafford.
      Frenkie de Jong was the No1 name.
      However, despite agreeing a fee of around £74m with Barcelona, United were unable to convince the Dutchman to move.
      And the shocking defeats to Brighton and Brentford meant drastic action was needed for the bottom-of-the-league United and Ten Hag identified a new holding midfielder as an absolute necessity.
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      It is reported United still want another midfielder, a forward, a right-back and a back-up goalkeeper.
      There could be major change off the field, too, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe eyeing up a sensational plot to buy the club.
      Current owners the Glazer family are said to be open to selling a minority stake in the Premier League crisis club, which has a reported total value of £5billion.
      And billionaire Ratcliffe, one of the richest people in Britain, would jump at the chance to invest in the Old Trafford side and take “full control”. More

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      Boxing legend Evander Holyfield reveals what Anthony Joshua needs to do to beat Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi rematch

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      BOXING legend Evander Holyfield has spelled out what Antony Joshua needs to do to defeat Oleksandr Usyk. The 59-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion revealed how Joshua can regain his belts back in the rematch on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia.
      Evander Holyfield believes Antony Joshua must be aggressive against Oleksandr UsykCredit: Getty
      Oleksandr Usyk is ready to sight Antony Joshua again to protect the titles he took off him last yearCredit: AFP

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      Holyfield told Sky Sports: “He [Joshua] has to fight like a big guy.
      “He can’t sit there and play tag with this guy. He’s got to hit him with big shots.
      “It’s like having a little brother, when you try to grab him if you don’t keep up he moves too much, you have got to grab him and put all that weight on him.
      “You have got to let him feel that you are the stronger one and this is a big guy fight and there is no way he can beat you in a big guy fight.
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      “If he catches him [Usyk] with one shot he can get him.
      “All it takes is one shot with him [Joshua] but the point of the matter is, is he going to be aggressive enough to go out there and do it?”
      Usyk shocked the Brit to win the first bout between the pair via an unanimous decision to claim the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles.
      Joshua, 32, will be trying to win those back and potentially set up a a fight with Tyson Fury.
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      As for the 35-year-old Ukrainian, he will be hoping to make 20 wins from 20 fights and remain undefeated in his career.
      A lot of pressure is on Joshua ahead of Saturday with Carl Froch suggesting he could retire if he suffers a heavy knockout.
      But AJ claims he has no intention of doing that as he also holds an interest in fighting Deontay Wilder. More

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      Fulham ‘agree personal terms with Roma striker Justin Kluivert’ but transfer fee talks still being thrashed out

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      JUSTIN KLUIVERT has agreed personal terms to sign for Fulham, according to reports. Newly-promoted Fulham are on the lookout for ways to improve their squad and starting xi to boost their chances of Premier League survival.
      Justin Kluivert contributed to 13 goals while on loan at Nice last seasonCredit: Getty
      And the player they want next is Kluivert.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, The Cottagers have agreed personal terms with the Roma winger, but are yet to strike a deal with the Italian club over his departure.
      Kluivert joined Roma from Ajax in 2018, but has failed to live up to his hype when with the Italian club.
      Subsequently, he has been sent on two loan moves in the last two seasons, turning out for RB Leipzig and Nice, with the latter owned by prospective new Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
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      Thus far, Fulham have brought in seven new faces to bolster their squad.
      Among these are former Man United midfielder Andreas Pereira and former Arsenal shot-stopper Bernd Leno.
      However, these were relatively cheap deals compared to the signings of Joao Palhinha from Sporting Lisbon and West Ham’s Issa Diop, which amounted to a total £37million.
      Marco Silva’s side are also reportedly trying to hijack Nottingham Forest’s move for Brighton forward Neal Maupay, and are monitoring Blackburn striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
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      Former Arsenal and Chelsea winger Willian also hinted at a return to the Premier League with Fulham after revealing his “goal” was to return to London following death threats he received while playing for Corinthians in his native Brazil.
      Fulham have drawn both of their games upon their return to the top flight, with an impressive 2-2 with Liverpool on the opening day.
      This was followed up by a frustrating 0-0 draw against Wolves – who have agreed to sell Morgan Gibbs-White to Forest for a staggering £44.5m including add-ons.
      Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho guided Roma to their first ever European trophy last season with victory in the Europa Conference League and has subsequently been backed with some big names this summer.
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      Former Juventus man Paulo Dybala was brought in along with ex-Man United midfielder Nemanja Matic and ex-Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum.
      The arrival of Dybala is likely a factor which will work in Fulham’s favour if they are to strike an agreement on a fee for Kluivert. More

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      Man City starlet Liam Delap joins Stoke on season-long loan transfer to get 19-year-old striker first-team experience

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      STOKE CITY have signed Liam Delap on a season-long loan from Manchester City.The 19-year-old forward will now remain with the Championship side until June 2023.
      Delap has signed for Stoke on a season-long loanCredit: Stoke FC
      He made the move to get more first-team experienceCredit: Stoke FC
      There is no option to buy in the contract – which was signed on Thursday morning – because Man City view him as a crucial player for the future.
      He will now follow in the footsteps of his father Rory Delap, who made 208 appearances for Stoke during his playing career and is now a first team coach.
      In his first official interview for the club, the England U19 international said: “Obviously it’s a brilliant feeling (to be here).
      “I’ve known and been around this club for a long time and to finally get the deal done and over the line, I’m buzzing. I can’t wait to get started.”
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      Stoke boss Michael O’Neill was equally as excited to complete the move. He told the official Stoke website: “It’s no secret that we have been looking to bring Liam to the club this summer.
      “We have been in dialogue with City for some time now and had the opportunity a few weeks ago to outline our plans for Liam.
      “We are grateful to them for the trust they have placed in us and we are really excited about working with Liam.”
      Delap was open to a move away from Man City to gain more first team experience.
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      He made five senior appearances last season, including one Champions League run-out.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, City received permanent transfer offers for the young star from Southampton and Newcastle, but had no intention of selling him. More