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      Memphis Depay keeping Tottenham and Newcastle on hold as Barcelona striker waits on Juventus transfer

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      MEMPHIS DEPAY will keep the chasing Premier League pack waiting — until he finds out if he has a move to Juventus.The former Manchester United attacker will reportedly leave Barcelona with the club set to terminate his contract.
      Memphis Depay is believed to be close to a move to JuventusCredit: Getty
      The LaLiga giants need to slash their wage bill and it is believed Depay is no longer wanted by manager Xavi.
      The Dutch ace only joined Barca a year ago from Lyon on a free transfer but scored just 13 goals in 37 games last season.
      And he has now been knocked down the pecking order by the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been subject to a bid from Chelsea.
      The Blues have also been linked with a move for Depay, but it is Tottenham who have held talks with the Netherlands international.
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      However it is Juventus who now appear to be leading the race to sign Depay.
      The forward has reportedly met with the Juve board and negotiations are believed to be at an advanced stage.
      Reports claim Depay has verbally agreed to join the Italian side but Prem clubs are still monitoring his situation, with Newcastle also being linked with a transfer.
      The Dutchman is reported to be enticed by the prospect of a move to Serie A, but he has been ‘distracted’ by the approach from Tottenham as it would see him return to the Premier League.
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      Spurs boss Antonio Conte remains keen on the forward despite adding £60million Richarlison to his squad this summer.
      Spurs were originally willing to bid around £15m, but the club could now be offered the opportunity to sign him on a free transfer. More

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      Blackburn to offer Ben Brereton Diaz bumper new contract but release clause gives West Ham and Sevilla transfer hope

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      BLACKBURN are set to offer Ben Brereton Diaz a new deal — including a fixed price on his head.Sevilla and Nice want the Chile international striker, 23, with West Ham among interested Premier League clubs.
      Blackburn and Chile striker Ben Brereton Diaz is high in demandCredit: Getty
      But Rovers’ £15million valuation is putting them all off.
      And time is now running out before the transfer window shuts on September 1.
      Ewood Park chiefs know Brereton Diaz could leave for nothing next summer.
      They hope to persuade him to sign a contract extension with a big pay-rise and a number Rovers will sell at if clubs come calling again.
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      Brereton Diaz scored 22 goals in 37 Championship outings last season.
      This term he has bagged against Swansea and West Brom for Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side.
      He has won 14 caps for Chile, scoring four goals.
      These include a strike at last year’s Copa America, as well as one against Argentina in World Cup qualifying.
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      Blackburn sit fourth in the Championship after three wins from their opening five games this term.
      They have slipped to back to back defeats, however, losing 3-0 at Reading and Sheffield United.
      Next up is a trip to Bradford in the League Cup, before a home clash with Stoke City. More

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      Ajax manager takes dig at Man Utd over Antony transfer bid and Brazilian’s desire to play at Old Trafford

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      AJAX boss Alfred Schreuder has aimed a cheeky dig at Manchester United over their pursuit of Antony.The Brazilian winger is the subject of a mega-money offer from Old Trafford.
      Ajax’s boss has aimed a cheeky dig at Man Utd over their pursuit of AntonyCredit: Getty
      Alfred Schreuder has questioned why Antony wants to join a club not playing in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      And he is desperate to make the move before deadline day.
      Antony has effectively gone on strike by refusing to train with Ajax.
      And he was left out of the matchday squad for Sunday’s 1-0 win at Sparta Rotterdam.
      Erik ten Hag is keen to be reunited with the forward, having already raided his old side for Lisandro Martinez this summer.
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      But Ajax are playing hardball and demanding a mind-boggling £85million.
      And new boss Schreuder, who was Ten Hag’s assistant in the Dutch capital, has now fired a warning shot at United.
      In a humorous jibe, the Ajax gaffer reckons Antony should stay put in Holland.
      That’s because Ajax are playing Champions League football this season… unlike Man United.
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      He laughed: “Yes, my feeling is good. I understand Antony, but you play for Ajax.
      “We are playing Champions League football. I don’t think Man United are playing Champions League football.”
      Should United miss out on Antony, it’s reckoned they could instead move for Dutch winger Cody Gakpo.
      The ace is currently starring for Ajax’s rivals PSV Eindhoven.
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      Gakpo would be cheaper and easier to purchase than Antony.
      But the ball lies in United’s court with just 10 days of the transfer window remaining. More

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      Man Utd set to BLOCK Harry Maguire transfer exit after Chelsea make shock enquiry over England defender

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to BLOCK a transfer exit for Harry Maguire after Chelsea made a shock enquiry.The Guardian claims Thomas Tuchel’s side are interested in signing the Red Devils captain this summer.
      Man Utd will block a transfer exit for Chelsea target Harry MaguireCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s top target remains Leicester’s Wesley Fofana.
      But they have failed with two bids for the Frenchman.
      And Leicester are demanding a whopping £85million to sell.
      The Foxes’ position has seen Chelsea turn their attention to Maguire as an alternative.
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      The England defender has endured a poor start to the new season.
      And reports claim he is set to be dropped for tomorrow’s clash against Liverpool.
      However, Erik ten Hag has already confirmed Maguire will be United’s club captain this term.
      And the Red Devils’ official position is that they are not looking to sell or loan him this summer.
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      Chelsea certainly looked like they could use Maguire in their squad.
      They suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat at Leeds on Sunday.
      And options at the back are light after Kalidou Koulibaly got himself sent off late on.
      It means Thiago Silva and Trevoh Chalobah are Chelsea’s only recognised centre-backs, with the latter hoping to leave for regular minutes elsewhere.
      And Tuchel will be hoping to push through a deal for either Fofana or Maguire before Chelsea’s next game against Leicester. More

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      Wesley Fofana refuses to celebrate Leicester goal as he watches with girlfriend in stands amid Chelsea transfer interest

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      WANTAWAY Leicester defender Wesley Fofana was completely unmoved as he watched James Maddison’s opener against Southampton from the stands.The 21-year-old was left out of the squad that lost 2-1 to the Saints on Saturday with Brendan Rodgers admitting he wasn’t in the “right frame of mind”.

      Wesley Fofana watched on from the stands as Leicester lost 2-1 to Southampton on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      Fofana is desperate to join Chelsea having agreed personal terms with the BluesCredit: Getty
      French centre-back Fofana has informed the Foxes of his desire to depart amid interest from Chelsea.
      He has reportedly already agreed personal terms with the Blues, but Thomas Tuchel’s side are reluctant to match Leicester’s gigantic £85million asking price.
      With his future in doubt, Fofana was omitted from the matchday squad as he watched his team-mates suffer a second consecutive Premier League defeat from the stands.
      Maddison opened the deadlock in exquisite fashion from a free-kick, but, as the rest of the King Power were brought to their feet, a video posted on Twitter from Leicester fan @stulcfc showed glum Fofana planted in his seat.
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      Sitting next to his girlfriend, the youngster was unmoved as supporters around him celebrated.
      Captioning the clip, the Foxes fan quipped: “Fofana overjoyed at Maddison’s goal just now.”
      It could be the last time Fofana is at the King Power Stadium as a Leicester player before the transfer window slams shut on September 1.
      Rodgers’ men do not play in front of their own supporters until they face Manchester United at the start of next month.
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      The Northern Irish gaffer, who also dropped Arsenal target Youri Tielemans for the Saints clash, commented on Fofana after Leicester’s defeat.
      He said: “In terms of Wesley, it was a young player who is not in the right frame of mind to play at the moment. 
      “There’s a lot going on behind the scenes, which I understand. It’s a difficult moment for him. 
      “He’s a good kid who has been great for us while he’s been here.
      “But you can’t afford to be around your team-mates and playing a Premier League game if you’re not fully focused.” More

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      Barcelona have 10 days to register Jules Kounde or risk losing him for FREE as he misses Real Sociedad clash

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      BARCELONA have just TEN DAYS to register new signing Jules Kounde or face seeing him leave on a FREE.The 23-year-old Spaniard joined the Catalan giants at the end of last month after Sevilla agreed to a transfer worth up to £46million.
      Kounde is still waiting to make his competitive debut for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But Barcelona’s perilous financial situation has left them struggling to register their new signings.
      Last week, Xavi’s men did finally register four of their latest acquisitions in Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie, Raphinha and Andreas Christensen.
      But Kounde was not included in that group and has been made to wait while Barca attempt to raise funds.
      Now it has been confirmed that he will NOT be eligible to play against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening.
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      That is because LaLiga require the club to balance their books before Kounde can be registered.
      Barca had hoped the sale of Memphis Depay to Juventus would go some way to achieving this.
      However, talks have stalled about the potential transfer of the Dutch forward.
      And Sport are reporting that the departure of Depay alone would still not be sufficient enough to see Kounde registered.
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      If he is not registered before the transfer window closes on September 1 then he will technically be able to join another club for nothing.
      This could open the door to Chelsea who had been monitoring Kounde all summer.
      Thomas Tuchel’s men ended up missing out on the Sevilla centre-back, but may be interested in a second opportunity should Barca fail to get their finances in order.
      The Blues are also chasing Leicester ace Wesley Fofana and Manchester United captain Harry Maguire. More

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      Chelsea and Everton join Man Utd in Ivan Toney transfer battle with Brentford braced for bids for striker

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      CHELSEA and Everton have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Brentford star Ivan Toney, according to reports.The Red Devils are set for a busy final ten days in the transfer market, as they desperately look to bolster Erik ten Hag’s squad following a shocking start.
      Ivan Toney is in demand this monthCredit: Getty
      United are keen on Bees striker Toney and could launch a bid before the end of the window, but they may not be the only ones.
      According to the Mirror, Chelsea and Everton also see the 26-year-old as the answer to their respective forward woes.
      The Blues are after a front man after flogging Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner – with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang their No1 choice.
      Personal terms have been agreed with the former Arsenal ace, but Chelsea are yet to settle upon a fee with Barcelona.
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      The poverty-pleading Catalan side want £21million for Aubameyang, a fee the Blues don’t want to pay.
      Chelsea have offered £15m plus Marcos Alonso and could move on to Toney if Barca don’t accept.

      Alternatively, boss Thomas Tuchel could still demand TWO strikers be brought in as he looks for extra firepower.
      As for Everton, Frank Lampard’s side have been hit by yet another injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
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      In the England international’s absence, Anthony Gordon and Salomon Rondon have been tried up front, with neither able to inspire the Toffees to a first win of the season.
      Man United, meanwhile, are chasing moves for Eredivisie wingers Antony and Cody Gakpo.
      But should Cristiano Ronaldo leave, they could accelerate efforts to try and sign Toney.
      The Brentford ace has started the season on fire, scoring twice and providing two assists in three appearances. More

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      Frank Lampard sends scouts to watch PSV winger Cody Gakpo as Everton line up transfer swoop for Man Utd target

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      EVERTON have an eye on flying Dutch winger Cody Gakpo in the hope he comes on the market.Boss Frank Lampard sent spy Steve Davis to watch Gakpo, 23, dazzle for PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League qualifier last week when they drew 2-2 with Rangers.
      Gakpo is being linked with a move to the Premier League this summerCredit: Getty
      PSV may sell Gakpo if they are beaten by the Scottish giants in Wednesday’s return leg and miss out on the group stage money.
      The Dutch international has been linked with Manchester United.
      But Everton may be a more realistic destination for the player who has a lot of similarities to ex-Toffee Richarlison.
      He has made 141 appearances for the Eredivisie outfit, scoring 45 goals.
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      And he has also contributed an impressive 37 assists during his five seasons in the first team.
      Everton are keen to land the young, exciting forward but face stiff competition from Erik ten Hag’s United.
      The Red Devils are looking to bolster their squad after a disastrous start to their Premier League campaign.
      United have lost both of their opening matches to Brighton and Brentford.
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      But Everton are also struggling – with their draw against Nottingham Forest making it just one point from three matches for Lampard’s side.
      The Toffees have also been linked with a number of other targets as clubs enter the final two weeks of the summer window.
      Former United youngster Adnan Januzai, Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres and Brighton forward Neal Maupay have all been reported as possible acquisitions. More