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    Chelsea in Anthony Gordon transfer boost as Everton line up ex-Man Utd star Adnan Januzaj as replacement

    CHELSEA have reportedly been given a major boost in their pursuit of Anthony Gordon.That’s because Everton have lined up a replacement in former Manchester United star Adnan Januzaj.
    Chelsea have been boosted in their pursuit of Everton star Anthony GordonCredit: Rex
    The Toffees are lining up ex-Man Utd winger Adnan Januzaj as Gordon’s replacementCredit: Rex
    AS claims Frank Lampard is a fan of the Belgian winger.
    And he is ready to battle LA Galaxy for Januzaj’s signature this summer.
    The 27-year-old is available on a free transfer after leaving Real Sociedad.
    West Ham are also interested in bringing Januzaj back to England.
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    But Everton are pushing strongly as they anticipate a fresh bid from Chelsea for Gordon.
    The Blues have failed with two offers for the exciting winger, 21.
    Chelsea’s latest bid reached up to £45million.
    And it’s reckoned Todd Boehly will come back with a new offer hitting the £50m mark.
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    Everton’s interest in Januzaz indicates they are now open to selling Gordon for the right price.
    The Toffees had maintained their prized asset was not available this summer.
    And Everton were even thought to be preparing a lucrative long-term contract offer.
    Should Gordon join Chelsea, it could pave the way for Christian Pulisic’s exit.
    The American is wanted in a shock loan move by Manchester United.
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    Teammate Callum Hudson-Odoi also looks set to leave.
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    Man Utd ‘line up Meunier transfer bid and are ready to take £40MILLION hit on Wan-Bissaka and sell him back to Palace’

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly lining up a transfer for Thomas Meunier, as they prepare to take a £40MILLION LOSS on Aaron Wan-Bissaka.United are in the market to improve their options at right-back, with Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot coming under fire for their poor performances across the last 12 months.
    Thomas Meunier in action for Borussia Dortmund earlier this seasonCredit: EPA
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s days at United appear to be numberedCredit: Getty
    And now, three years after buying him for a whopping £50m, United are reportedly prepared to take a £40m loss to sell Wan-Bissaka back to Crystal Palace.
    According to The Telegraph, Palace are willing to take their academy graduate back to Selhurst Park, but will only pay £10m to do so.
    Wan-Bissaka was signed with the hopes of developing the attacking side of his game to compliment an already superb tackling ability.
    However, the defender has failed to develop as planned, and has even lost his place in the United starting XI this term.
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    The Telegraph add United are looking to replace him with one of Borussia Dortmund right-back Meunier or Sergino Dest.
    Meunier, 30, has started both games for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga but was hooked at half-time of their 3-1 win over SC Freiburg.
    United are yet to make an offer for the Belgian defender but are understood to be more likely to sign him than Dest, with Barcelona demanding £17m for the USA international.
    Fresh reports today have also indicated United are in line to sign Christian Pulisic on loan from Chelsea.
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    The American is said to be willing to join The Red Devils in order to get more regular game time, with United’s current forward line struggling.
    Among these is Cristiano Ronaldo, who revealed he would divulge “the truth” about his future when he participates in an interview in a couple of weeks time.
    Former United team-mate Gary Neville slammed the decision to not grab the situation “by the scruff of the neck” and implored him to “stand up and speak now.”
    In addition, Ronaldo’s sister shared a post by Piers Morgan to her Instagram story, with the post in question slamming United as “rotten.” More

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    Man Utd target three Chelsea substitutes including Hudson-Odoi in frantic transfer search for new attacker

    MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly sounded out THREE Chelsea fringe players for moves as their desperate search for an attacker continues.Erik ten Hag is frantically seeking forward reinforcements after walking away from a deal for Marko Arnautovic.
    Callum Hudson-Odoi and Hakim Ziyech are attracting interest from Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    The Red Devils are also believed to be keen on Christian PulisicCredit: Getty
    A trio of Chelsea stars are the latest to emerge as potential targets, according to the Evening Standard.
    One of those is Callum Hudson-Odoi, who is expected to leave Stamford Bridge on loan before the transfer window slams shut.

    Although Newcastle are also keen on borrowing the 21-year-old winger, who will not be allowed to leave Chelsea permanently.
    Hudson-Odoi was pulled from an U21s game on Monday as he closes in on a loan switch.
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    The three-cap England international has asked to leave the club in order to play regular football.
    Christian Pulisic is also targeting more first-team action and is ready to listen to offers for his services.
    The American star favours a loan to Old Trafford over the likes of Newcastle, Juventus and Real Madrid, according to The Athletic.
    Pulisic, 23, has fallen out of favour under Thomas Tuchel, starting just 13 times under the German in the Premier League last season.
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    He is one of a number of Chelsea’s attackers rumoured to be unhappy with Tuchel’s system, believing it to be too defensive and restricting them as attackers.
    Raheem Sterling’s arrival plus Chelsea’s pursuit of Anthony Gordon will only reduce his game time further.
    Another forward who wants out is Hakim Ziyech.
    Yesterday it was claimed United are ready to launch an official bid for the 29-year-old winger.
    Red Devils boss Ten Hag is believed to be keen on a reunion with the former Ajax star.
    Ziyech has been linked with AC Milan throughout the summer, although the Italian champions are reported to be no longer interested in a move for him. More

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    Man Utd line up Gladbach keeper Yann Sommer as No2 to David de Gea after disastrous start to season

    MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up a bid for Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Yann Sommer, according to reports.Sommer, 33, is being lined up to deputise and challenge current United No1 David de Gea.
    Yann Sommer in action for Borussia MonchengladbachCredit: Getty
    David de Gea allowed an easy shot to squirm past him in the first of two errors he made against BrentfordCredit: Rex
    The Bundesliga veteran has one year left on his current deal and is courting interest from a number of Premier League clubs.
    According to German outlet Blick, Erik ten Hag is looking at Sommer following De Gea’s poor start to the season.
    This information has been echoed by Fabrizio Romano, who also revealed United have a list of three shot-stoppers who they could go after.
    In addition, Romano confirmed ‘Gladbach have a new three-year deal on the table for the Swiss international.
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    De Gea’s disastrous performance against Brentford where he cost the team two goals has caused Ten Hag to ramp up the search for a new keeper.
    Sommer by contrast has conceded just half of the goals De Gea has, thanks to his side winning 3-1 against Hoffenheim and drawing 2-2 against Schalke in their first two games of the season.
    He has been the number one at Borussia-Park since joining from Basel in 2014 and has made 326 appearances for the club.
    Meanwhile, last season’s United deputy Dean Henderson, who took the Spaniard’s position from him during the second half of the 2020/21 season, has thus far starred on loan at Nottingham Forest.
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    A string of fine saves – including a Declan Rice penalty – ensured Forest kept a clean sheet and managed a win on their first home game back in the Premier League since 1999.
    Henderson accused United of wasting a year of his career after he sat on the bench last season as De Gea reclaimed the No1 spot with a number of good performances when Henderson was unavailable at the beginning of the campaign.
    The competition the one-time England international provided De Gea worked a treat in getting the Spaniard back to his best form, but without the threat to his position De Gea has already made two direct mistakes leading to goals.
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    Eden Hazard lined up for shock Galatasaray transfer with Real Madrid open to selling former Chelsea star

    EDEN HAZARD is a shock transfer target for Turkish giants Galatasaray, reports suggest.The 31-year-old has failed to fire since joining Real Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 for £103million.
    Eden Hazard is a reported transfer target for GalatasarayCredit: Getty
    And he is now being lined up for a switch to Turkey, according to Turkish newspaper Fotomac.
    Galatasaray are currently claimed to be preparing an offer for Hazard.
    The club are also reported to be optimistic about their chances of signing the forward.
    Hazard himself is not thought to be planning on leaving Real, but the club are open to selling if a suitable offer arrives.
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    The winger was handed a new role by Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti in the weekend’s win over Almeira.
    He starred while playing through the middle alongside Karim Benzema in the 2-1 comeback win.
    But Galatasaray are looking to continue a good transfer window by bringing in the Belgian international.
    Their business includes signing Lucas Torreira from Arsenal and Dries Mertens from Napoli.
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    Galatasaray are also said to be hoping Mertens will be able to help persuade his Belgian pal to leave Real Madrid.
    Although a switch to the Istanbul-based side might be a controversial one on one side of the city.
    Last year it was claimed Hazard had vowed to play for Galatasaray’s sworn enemies Fenerbahce before he retires.
    Former Fenerbahce club chief Hasan Cetinkaya said on Hazard: “He had incredible sympathy for Fenerbahce and gave me his word: ‘Hasan, one day I’ll play for Fenerbahce, I just do not know when that will be.” More

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    West Ham complete £10m transfer for Thilo Kehrer from PSG on four-year deal as defender becomes sixth summer signing

    WEST HAM have signed Thilo Kehrer from Paris Saint-Germain for £10million.The German has penned a four-year contract with David Moyes’ side.
    Thilo Kehrer has swapped PSG for West HamCredit: Getty
    Kehrer, 25, is West Ham’s sixth summer signing and bolsters their defence after the departure of Issa Diop to Fulham last week.
    The Hammers were especially eager to strengthen at the back after losing fellow new-boy Nayef Aguerd to a serious ankle injury last month.
    Upon joining the East Londoners, Kehrer told their official website: “I’m very excited to sign for West Ham United.
    “This is the best league in the world and I’m excited about coming to play in the Premier League.
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    “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.”
    Boss David Moyes added: “I am really pleased to welcome Thilo to West Ham United.
    “He’s a talented player, who can play in a number of defensive positions, adding strength and depth to our current options.”
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    Kehrer joined PSG from Schalke aged 21 in 2018.
    He made 128 appearances for the French giants – splitting his game time between full-back and centre-back.
    During his time in Paris he won three Ligue 1 titles, two Coupes de France and a Coupe de La Ligue.
    He also helped PSG reach the Champions League final in 2020.
    Kehrer has won 20 caps for Germany.
    Since Hansi Flick’s arrival as national team boss, Kehrer has started 11 of his country’s 13 matches.
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    He featured on PSG’s pre-season tour of Japan last month, but was not involved in either of their opening two Ligue 1 matches.
    West Ham have confirmed that he will wear the No24 shirt at London Stadium, after following Aguerd, Alphonse Areola, Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet and Flynn Downes through the door this summer.
    Kehrer, 25, played alongside the likes of Kylian Mbappe for four years at Parc des PrincesCredit: AFP More

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    Brighton sign Estupinan as Cucurella transfer replacement – who spent four years at Watford without playing a game

    BRIGHTON have completed the signing of Villarreal defender Pervis Estupinan. Estupinan, 24, joins The Seagulls after signing a contract which will run up until 2027.
    Pervis Estupinan in action against Mohamed Salah during Villarreal’s Champions League semi-final against LiverpoolCredit: EPA
    The Ecuadorian was apart of the Villarreal team which won the Europa League in 2021, having joined Unai Emery’s side at the start of that season.
    Estupinan has previous experience with English football having been a Watford player for four years.
    However, he never made an appearance for The Hornets and was instead sent on a string of loan moves.
    Prior to his move to Brighton, Estupinan made 74 appearances for Villarreal, contributing with four assists.
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    In a statement on Brighton’s website, Graham Potter said: “We’re excited by what Pervis brings us and he fills a position to which we’ve been looking to add depth.
    “In addition to his international experience, he has played for Villarreal in the Champions League and Europa League, as well as gaining plenty of experience in La Liga.
    “We will help him to settle here in England, but we’re looking forward to working with him and seeing him in action in the Premier League.”
    On top of his achievements at club level, Estupinan has made 26 appearances for his national team – scoring three times – and was named in the Copa America Team of the Tournament in 2021.
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    Brighton have signed the full-back in response to losing Marc Cucurella to Chelsea.
    Following his £62m move to Chelsea, Cucurella made his home debut during The Blues feisty 2-2 draw with Spurs – with the pulling of his hair by Christian Romero the centre of controversy when Spurs scored a last-minute equaliser. More

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    Stoke ‘agree deal with Man City to sign Liam Delap on loan transfer with youngster set for medical’

    STOKE CITY have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Manchester City prospect Liam Delap on loan.The striker, 19, is highly rated by Etihad boss Pep Guardiola.
    Man City youngster Liam Delap is set to join Stoke City on loanCredit: Getty
    But he has made just six senior appearances for the Premier League champions in the last two years.
    And Guardiola is keen to see Delap develop with some proper minutes under his belt.
    Burnley, managed by City legend Vincent Kompany, were interested in a move after landing Delap’s teammate Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
    Southampton also had a stunning £20million offer rejected, having already spent a combined £24m on City kids Gavin Bazunu and Romeo Lavia.
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    But the Athletic claims Stoke have won the race for hitman Delap this summer.
    Dad Rory is currently a first-team coach at the Championship club, having made 208 appearances for them as a player.
    And Delap is now set to compete for a starting role under former Northern Ireland gaffer Michael O’Neill.
    The teen is set to become Stoke’s NINTH signing of the window, with the Potters rebuilding after losing Benik Afobe, Steven Fletcher, James Chester, Tom Ince, Tommy Smith and Joe Allen.
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    New signings include experienced ex-Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle, as well as highly-rated youngsters Will Smallbone from Southampton and Gavin Kilkenny from Bournemouth.
    Versatile Brentford winger Tarique Fosu became Stoke’s latest capture yesterday.
    And O’Neill will be hoping for a change of fortunes in tonight’s match against Middlesbrough, having lost two of his opening three league fixtures while being dumped out of the Carabao Cup to Morecambe. More