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      Leicester want Illan Meslier transfer from Leeds with Man Utd target seen as Kasper Schmeichel replacement

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      LEICESTER are reportedly lining up a move for Leeds keeper Illan Meslier as they search for Kasper Schmeichel’s replacement.The Foxes were stunned as the Danish shot-stopper, 35, left for Nice earlier this summer.
      Meslier has been linked with a move to a fellow Premier League clubCredit: Getty
      And it left Brendan Rodgers with no choice but to start the season with inexperienced Premier League keeper Danny Ward in between the sticks.
      Now, with two weeks left of the transfer window, Leicester are trying to find someone to fill Schmeichel’s boots for the coming years.
      According to Get French Football News, they are interested in Leeds man Meslier.
      The 22-year-old has thrived at Elland Road since becoming the No1 following their return to the top flight.
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      But while he still has four years left on his existing deal, he is being linked with a move away from Leeds.
      Earlier this week, it was reported that Manchester United consider him a potential long-term successor to David de Gea.
      However, Fabrizio Romano understands that Leeds have no intention of negotiating with bitter rivals United.
      And Jesse Marsch’s side appear to be set on not letting Meslier go this summer.
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      However, Leicester will feel that with Leeds and Man Utd being old rivals, they may have a better chance of prising Meslier away.
      He has made 89 appearances for the Yorkshire outfit, missing just three Prem games since they were promoted from the Championship.
      Meanwhile, Rodgers is keen to address the lack of depth in the Leicester squad following a poor start to the campaign.
      They have just one point from two games – throwing away a two-goal lead against Brentford and then losing 4-2 to Arsenal. More

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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang WANTS to seal Chelsea transfer this summer if Barcelona sell – despite Man Utd holding talks

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG could reject Manchester United and move to Chelsea instead this summer, according to reports.Barcelona are open to selling the striker, 33, as they look to recoup funds.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would prefer a move to Chelsea over Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang only joined the Catalan club in February and scored 11 goals in 17 LaLiga appearances last season, sparking interest from Chelsea and United.
      Erik ten Hag is keen to add the forward to his squad and United have reportedly held talks with Barca about a move.
      But if Barcelona do let Aubameyang leave the striker would rather join Chelsea, report the Daily Mail.
      The Gabon international worked with Thomas Tuchel previously at Borussia Dortmund and he was a big hit in Germany, scoring 141 goals in 213 appearances for the club.
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      A move to the Blues would also allow Aubameyang to return to London – where he spent four years playing for Arsenal.
      But in order for Chelsea to land the striker they must meet Barcelona’s asking price, which is believed to be around £21million.
      And Aubameyang is not pushing to make a move happen given he is happy playing at the Nou Camp, despite the risk of less game time following the signing of Robert Lewandowski.
      The news will come as a blow for Ten Hag and United as they urgently look to recruit a new striker.
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      There are several players reported to be on the club’s radar including Leicester star Jamie Vardy.
      Most recently, the Red Devils were said to have had a £110m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix turned down.
      His team-mate Matheus Cunha is also thought to be of interest for United, who are looking at Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic too. More

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      Dele Alli set to complete Besiktas loan transfer ‘within hours’ with Everton midfielder having £6m option to buy in deal

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      DELE ALLI is set to complete his loan move to Besiktas within hours, according to reports. The Everton midfielder, 26, only arrived at Goodison from Tottenham in January hoping to revive his career.
      Dele Alli is close to signing a season-long loan deal at BesiktasCredit: Getty
      However, he has started just once under Frank Lampard and has slipped further down the pecking order following the arrival of Amadou Onana.
      And now it is understood the former England star is closing in on a move abroad for the first time.
      It was reported earlier in the week Besiktas were interested in landing Dele on loan for the season.
      Now Foot Mercato state a deal is virtually done with a £6million option to make the switch permanent.
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      Dele is said to be “very keen” on the change of scene in Turkey and the chance to return to the kind of form that saw him crowned the two-time PFA Young Player of the Year and earn 36 caps.
      He has had little effect at Everton and is yet to register a goal or assist in 13 appearances.
      Just 38 minutes of action across the first two Premier League matches of the new campaign has compounded the Englishman’s frustrations at his lack of game time.
      It was reported earlier this month that Lampard was considering putting Alli into the team while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is sidelined with an injury.
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      Everton have lost their opening two games of the season to Chelsea and Aston Villa.
      Winger Anthony Gordon led the line in both of those matches, with no recognised striker up front.
      But Gordon may also be unavailable for this weekend’s clash with Nottingham Forest as Chelsea attempt to close a deal for the 21-year-old. More

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      Man Utd ‘have £110m Joao Felix transfer bid REJECTED by Atletico Madrid… with Portugal star having £295m buyout’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have had a £110million bid REJECTED for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, according to reports.The 22-year-old Portuguese attacker has a startling £295m release clause attached to his deal at the Metropolitano Stadium.
      Atletico have rejected a substantial bid from Man Utd for Joao FelixCredit: Getty
      And the LaLiga giants are not willing to let him go easy, with AS claiming they have declined the huge offer from Erik ten Hag’s men.
      The Red Devils are keen to bolster their attacking options before the end of the transfer window.
      They are particularly determined to do so amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Felix’s compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The 37-year-old has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football.
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      And this has left Ten Hag scrambling around for solutions.
      United have been linked with a host of forwards including Marko Arnautovic, Mauro Icardi, Jamie Vardy, Matheus Cunha and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Felix, who joined Atletico for £113m in 2019, is the latest in a long line of players to be the subject of interest from United.
      He is also the third Atletico attacker to be linked with a move to United following Cunha and Alvaro Morata.
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      Felix has scored 29 goals in 112 appearances for Diego Simeone’s side since arriving from Benfica.
      He has also contributed 18 assists during his time in Spain.
      Meanwhile, United are well aware they need to strengthen after a dismal start to the new season.
      They were beaten 2-1 by Brighton and then humiliated 4-0 by Brentford, a pair of results which leave them bottom of the Premier League table.
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      Earlier this week, it was reported that Ronaldo and Harry Maguire were among five senior players who confronted the United board about their “lack of ambition” in the transfer market.
      They supposedly called for more reinforcements before the window closes – with only Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen coming through the door so far. More

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      Sporting Lisbon step up Cristiano Ronaldo transfer pursuit with Man Utd star wanting to join Champions League side

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      SPORTING LISBON have reportedly stepped up their interest in Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.The Portuguese superstar, 37, has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer in search of Champions League football.
      Ronaldo is keen to leave Manchester United this summerCredit: Getty
      Ronaldo came through Sporting Lisbon’s youth academy as a teenager
      But he has struggled to find a suitor who would take him – with Chelsea and Bayern Munich both ruling out a bid.
      However, one option which seems to still be on the table is a loan or permanent return to his former club Sporting Lisbon.
      Ronaldo came through the club’s youth set-up before leaving for United in 2003.
      According to Foot Mercato, Hugo Viana, a former team-mate of Ronaldo’s and now the sporting director at Lisbon, is working hard to convince the Real Madrid legend to return to the club.
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      Sporting can offer Ronaldo Champions League football – something United are unable to provide.
      And Erik ten Hag’s men have made the worst possible start in their attempts to return to Europe’s premier competition.

      They lost their opening game of the season 2-1 to Brighton, before being humiliated 4-0 by Brentford – a pair of results which leave them bottom of the Premier League.
      Ronaldo, who started against Brentford, will be concerned about the state of United.
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      Although he revealed earlier this week that his future will be confirmed in an interview in two weeks time.
      He wrote on Instagram: “They know the truth when they interview in couple of weeks. The media is telling lies.
      “I have a notebook and in the last few months of the 100 news I made, only 5 of them were right. Imagine how it is. Stick with that tip.”
      The post was met furiously by former team-mate Gary Neville who hit back at Ronaldo’s announcement.
      He tweeted: “Why does the greatest player of all time (in my opinion) have to wait two weeks to tell Manchester United fans the truth?
      “Stand up now and speak. The club is in crisis and it needs leaders to lead.
      “He’s the only one who can grab this situation by the scruff of the neck!”
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      Ronaldo scored five goals in 31 appearances during his first spell at Sporting, before he left for Old Trafford as a teenager.
      He is Portugal’s greatest ever goalscorer, netting a breathtaking 117 times in 137 caps for the national team.
      Ronaldo had a lack of pre-season with Man Utd but has now returned to the foldCredit: Getty More

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      Emerson Palmieri’s £13m West Ham transfer COLLAPSES over Chelsea defender’s high wage demands

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      WEST HAM have walked away from a deal to sign Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri over high wage demands.David Moyes bolstered his defence this week with the £10million signing of Germany international Thilo Kehrer and wanted to bring in Emerson, 28, at left-back.
      West Ham’s deal for Emerson has collapsed due to his wage demandsCredit: AP
      The Hammers were close to agreeing a fee with London rivals Chelsea following an opening bid of £13million.
      However, wage demands and difficulties with the full-back’s representatives have caused West Ham to put an end to talks for now.
      There remains a slim chance that the East Londoners could go back in for the Italy international, who spent last season on loan with French side Lyon, but the club are now considering other options.
      Moyes is keen to add an upgrade on Aaron Cresswell at left-back having already made six signings so far this month.
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      New man Kehrer has experience at left-back, as does Maxwel Cornet who arrived from Burnley in a deal worth £17.5million.
      However, the current plan is for Cornet to play further forward and Kehrer to play centrally at the back following injury to fellow summer arrival, Nayef Aguerd.

      Kehrer, 25, signed a four-year deal with the club holding an option for a two-year extension.
      He said: “I’m very excited to sign for West Ham United.
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      “This is the best league in the world and I’m excited about coming to play in the Premier League.
      “I talked to the manager and he told me about how he sees me fitting in at the club.
      “My biggest goal now is to get into the team, integrate myself within the group and enjoy playing for West Ham.” More

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      Man Utd joined by Galatasaray in Mauro Icardi transfer chase after wife Wanda Nara holds talks with Turkish giants

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been joined by Galatasaray in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Mauro Icardi, according to reports.It was revealed earlier this week that the Red Devils are eyeing up a move for the Argentinian, 29.
      Icardi is being linked with a move away from Paris this summerCredit: Getty
      Wanda is not only the wife of Icardi but also his agentCredit: Instagram / @wandanara
      Erik ten Hag is seeking a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo as he has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football.
      And Icardi is being discussed as an option alongside the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Jamie Vardy and Christian Pulisic.
      But according to journalist Nicolo Schira, United will have to fend off competition from Turkish giants Galatasaray if they are to secure his signature.
      The reports states that the forward’s wife Wanda – who is also his agent – met with representatives of Galatasaray last week.
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      However, his annual salary of £8.4million currently remains a stumbling block.
      His lucrative wage packet threatens to derail any deal, even if it was only a loan move.
      Icardi is not in PSG’s plans as Christophe Galtier attempts to manage a host of superstar attacking options.
      The Ligue 1 champions boast a terrifying front three consisting of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar.
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      Julian Draxler, Pablo Sarabia and Icardi are then competing for positions behind the formidable trio in the PSG squad.
      Galtier’s men have started the season in breathtaking fashion, comprehensively winning their opening two matches 5-0 and 5-2.
      But there has still been some backlash to talisman Mbappe after he sulked and gave up on a counter-attack when he was not passed to.
      Yet despite the bizarre moment, fellow Frenchman Thierry Henry has leapt to Mbappe’s defence.
      Speaking on Prime Sport Video France, he said: “It’s his place. He will of course have to show it [his best level] as he has shown from the start. But he has nothing to prove to anyone.
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      “The coach will have to find a way to play the three [Lionel Messi, Neymar, Mbappe] and make them happy… good luck.
      “At PSG, there is always a debate, a problem. They won 5-2 and we’re talking about Mbappe.
      “Last year, it was Neymar and it will always be like that. It’s PSG.” More

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      Tottenham on verge of transfer for Blackburn starlet Ashley Phillips as they lead Man Utd and Chelsea in race

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      TOTTENHAM are on the verge of signing Blackburn Rovers defender Ashley Phillips, according to reports.The 17-year-old has attracted interest from some of England’s biggest clubs over the past year, including Spurs.
      Tottenham are on the verge of signing PhillipsCredit: Getty
      Earlier this year, SunSport revealed that Antonio Conte and his staff were keen to pursue a deal for the young star, who has already been promoted to Blackburn’s first team.
      And a move could finally be on the cards with Tottenham’s Managing Director of Football Fabio Paratici expected to give the green light.
      According to The Daily Mail, Paratici will attend Blackburn’s Championship clash with Reading at the Madejski Stadium on Wednesday.
      He will then look to strike a deal with Rovers chiefs as Spurs prepare an offer of around £3million.
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      Phillips has less than one year remaining on his current contract so Blackburn are expected to cash-in on him before the transfer window slams shut next month.
      Manchester United and Chelsea have also expressed an interest in the defender, but neither club has made an offer.
      Tottenham have already introduced seven new players this summer including Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet and Djed Spence.
      On Tuesday, Spurs confirmed the arrival of Italian wing-back Destiny Udogie from Udenise.
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      However, he was sent straight back to the Serie A side on a season-long loan.
      Spurs are now pushing to sign Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi on loan, but they face competition from newly promoted Nottingham Forest. More