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      Alvaro Morata deals Man Utd transfer blow as he breaks silence on speculation amid talk of Ronaldo swap move

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      ATLETICO MADRID striker Alvaro Morata has quashed speculation he could move to Manchester United in a swap deal for Cristiano Ronaldo.The 29-year-old Spaniard, who has already flopped in the Premier League with Chelsea, netted twice in Atletico’s opening day LaLiga win over Getafe on Monday night.
      Alvaro Morata scored a brace in Atletico’s first LaLiga match of the campaignCredit: Getty
      That was despite speculation linking him with a move to Old Trafford in a blockbuster swap deal involving wantaway Ronaldo.
      Now Morata has distanced himself from a return to England, insisting he is happy at Atletico and does not want to leave.
      He said: “I really want to play here, work and play in many competitions. I’m excited to be here, as always, I can only work and run for the team in every game.
      “Speculation over my future? It’s what comes out in the press, I just wanted to work and work.
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      “Atletico are one of the best clubs in the world. If there’s a market I can’t do anything, just work. I’m happy here and I want to continue working.”
      Morata spent the last two seasons on loan at Juventus but has now returned to Atletico, who he joined from Chelsea in 2019 after a nightmare spell at Stamford Bridge.
      Diego Simeone has a number of forwards to choose from at Atletico – with Morata, Joao Felix, Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Matheus Cunha all at the club.
      But Morata remains keen to stay put.
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      Meanwhile, Man Utd are keen to find a replacement for Ronaldo who has made it clear his desire to leave in search of Champions League football.
      Erik ten Hag has been linked with signing a host of strikers including Morata’s Atletico team-mate Cunha.
      United have had an offer for Marko Arnautovic turned down by Bologna.
      Mauro Icardi, Jamie Vardy and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have also been identified as possible targets. More

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      Fulham and Everton trying to hijack Neal Maupay’s £15m transfer from Brighton to Nottingham Forest with striker stalling

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      EVERTON and Fulham are trying to hijack Neal Maupay’s move from Brighton to Nottingham Forest.Maupay, 26, was left out of the Brighton squad for Saturday’s 0-0 draw at home to Newcastle after Forest agreed a £15million fee.
      Nottingham Forest have had a £15million bid accepted for Neal MaupayCredit: Reuters
      But the Frenchman is stalling on agreeing terms after holding talks with Everton boss Frank Lampard as well.
      While Fulham are also looking at Maupay to ease the scoring burden on Aleksander Mitrovic.
      Maupay has scored 26 goals in 102 league games for Brighton since a £14m move from Brentford in the summer of 2019.
      Forest recently completed deals for midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate and Atalanta ace Remo Freuler.
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      And manager Steve Cooper has now looked to add more firepower to his squad having also completed the £20m signing of Watford striker Emmanuel Dennis.
      The Nigerian was the 15th arrival of a busy summer at the City Ground but Forest feel adding Maupay will strengthen their survival chances further.
      Meanwhile, Everton have told Chelsea Anthony Gordon is not for sale after rejecting two bids for the winger.
      The Toffees most recently hit back a £45m offer for the winger and have told the Blues not to return with another bid.
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      But one player they could sell is January flop Dele Alli, who has struggled to make an impact since his arrival.
      The midfielder is being eyed up by Turkish giants Besiktas and could leave on loan or a permanent basis. More

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      Erik ten Hag wants Cristiano Ronaldo out NOW but Man Utd not willing to rip up his contract and have no transfer offers

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      ERIK TEN HAG wants the Cristiano Ronaldo saga sorted   NOW   after   accepting Manchester United will be better off without him.And United have pulled the plug on a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot over his excessive wage demands. 
      Cristiano Ronaldo has brought Man Utd to his knees with his transfer demands, so boss Erik ten Hag now believes he should goCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag’s patience on the Cristiano Ronaldo situation seems to have run outCredit: Alamy
      Ronaldo’s bid to quit is threatening to completely derail the Red Devils after a rotten start to the season.
      Boss Ten Hag is now ready to grant the forward’s wish to leave in an episode that has rumbled on all summer.
      But the 37-year-old will be short on offers from teams in the Champions League, with just over two weeks of the transfer window remaining.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last week that a number of players had grown angry at the way Ron was trying to force his way out.
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      They claimed his foul mood was affecting the spirit in the camp.
      Ten Hag also slammed the player’s premature exit from a pre-season game as “unacceptable”.
      The manager wanted to believe Ronaldo could change and started him at Brentford on  Saturday in the hope of a morale- boosting victory.
      But the team crashed to a humiliating 4-0 defeat, with Ron and the Dutchman ignoring each other at full-time.
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      The Portuguese stormed off at the end and had words with coach Steve McClaren.
      The club’s problem is they have no firm offers and they are not willing to rip up his contract and let him leave on a free.
      His agent Jorge Mendes has told the board he has a deal with a club — but they have to name  their price. So far the hierarchy has been  unwilling to do that.
      SunSport understands United last night called off their £15million deal with Juve for Rabiot, 27, after his mother and agent Veronique demanded a pay packet for her son similar to that  of £240,000-a-week high earner Bruno Fernandes.
      United may now move for £50m-rated Real Madrid and Brazil midfielder Casemiro,  30.
      Cristiano Ronaldo seems as fed up with the saga as his Man Utd team-matesCredit: AFP More

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      Chelsea told Anthony Gordon NOT for sale at any price… but may still return to Everton with transfer bid over £45m

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      EVERTON told Chelsea on Tuesday night that they are not willing to sell winger Anthony Gordon.The west London club have made a second attempt to sign the England U21 international with a £45million bid.
      Everton do not want to lose Anthony Gordon at any price despite Chelsea’s two big bidsCredit: Rex
      Yet Everton are determined to hold onto their prized player and are insisting they will not welcome any more bids even though Chelsea might return with another offer.
      Chelsea’s second attempt came on the back of a verbal £40m offer which was turned down.
      Everton have already waved away verbal offers from both Spurs and Newcastle who were both keen to land the rising star who only made his senior debut in January 2020.
      Gordon, 21, who has three years left on his current contract, had indicated he was prepared to move to London to play for either Spurs or Chelsea.
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      Everton are determined to give him another new contract but for the time being at least, Gordon has indicated he will run the contract down.
      Goodison Park boss Frank Lampard is determined to keep Gordon, especially after the club sold Richarlison to Spurs for £60m.
      And they have also been without Dominic Calvert-Lewin for the opening two games of the campaign after he suffered an injury.
      Everton are yet to get off the mark this season following back-to-back defeats.
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      A Jorginho penalty saw Lampard’s men beaten 1-0 by Chelsea at Goodison Park.
      And they then suffered a second straight loss as Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa secured a 2-1 win.
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      Chelsea forgotten man Charly Musonda seals transfer after decade with Blues and just seven appearances

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      CHELSEA outcast Charly Musonda has completed a transfer to Levante.The attacking midfielder, 25, has signed on a free transfer for the Spanish second division side after leaving Blues at the end of June.
      Charly Musonda had been without a club since the end of June
      Musonda made just seven appearances for Chelsea after progressing through the youth ranks, having joined the club in 2012.
      The Belgian had three loan spells since 2015 to Real Betis, Celtic and Dutch side Vitesse.
      But he failed to impress Chelsea management in that period and spent the last two seasons playing for the under-23 side.
      Earlier this summer Musonda went on trial at Belgian club Zule Waregrem but went AWOL before signing his contract offer.
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      Musonda was one of five Chelsea players to leave on a free this summer.
      Big names Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen made high-profile moves to Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively, while Danny Drinkwater made a switch to Reading and Jake Clarke-Salter joined QPR.
      Chelsea have been busy replacing those outgoings and could break the record for the highest spend in a transfer window.
      Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella have arrived for huge fees with Inter midfielder Cesare Casadei set to become Thomas Tuchell’s sixth summer signing.
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      The German also has his eyes set on Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong and the Blues are prepared to wait for the Spanish giants to lower their asking price for the Dutchman.
      Leicester defender Wesley Fofana wants to make a move to Stamford Bridge but Chelsea are yet to meet the Foxes’ £85m asking price.
      Chelsea also remain keen on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Gordon with Everton rejecting two offers for the young winger. More

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      Tottenham complete £18m Destiny Udogie transfer from Udinese but immediately send defender back on loan

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      DESTINY UDOGIE claimed it was a “dream” to join Tottenham.The Italian left wing-back is Spurs’ SEVENTH signing of the summer after completing a £15million switch from Udinese, whom he has rejoined for the season on loan.
      Destiny Udogie’s transfer fee could rise to £18million after add-onsCredit: Getty
      Udogie has signed a contract until 2027 and the deal could rise a further £3m if add-ons are met.
      The 19-year-old said: “It’s a dream for me to join a top club like Tottenham.
      “It was an easy choice as they have Antonio Conte, a really top manager.”
      Udogie is of Nigerian descent but was born in Verona, where he came through the ranks as a youth product.
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      The Italy under-21 international went on loan to Udinese last season before joining them permanently – only to then move to the Premier League.
      He follows Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet and Djed Spence in joining Spurs this summer.
      And Udogie’s signing brings the club’s total spending to £133m.
      Meanwhile Tottenham have appointed Leonardo Gabbanini, formerly of Watford and Udinese, as their new chief scout.
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      It continues the summer revamp of the recruitment department undertaken by managing director of football Fabio Paratici.
      Italian Gabbanini is understood to have been given the task of restructuring the club’s scouting network, having had a similar role at both Watford and Udinese. More

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      Chelsea given mega Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang asking price by Barcelona – despite Catalans getting him on free transfer

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      BARCELONA have put a £21million price tag on Chelsea transfer target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports.The cash-strapped Catalan giants are attempting to raise funds in a bid to sign Bernardo Silva from Manchester City.
      Barcelona want £21m for Poerre-Emerick Aubameyang under a year after getting him for freeCredit: Getty
      In order to do this, club officials are willing to offload three players, including Aubameyang.
      Chelsea are known to be interested in signing the striker following the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.
      But new chief Todd Bohely will have to offer up a significant fee if he wants to push the deal across the line.
      According to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, Barcelona will not entertain any offers less than £21m for Aubameyang.
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      The club want to receive at least half the fee they paid out to sign Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, which came to a total of £42.5m.
      That is despite the fact that they signed Aubameyang on a FREE TRANSFER from Arsenal just eight months ago.
      The striker had his contract terminated by The Gunners in January after being frozen out of the squad for disciplinary reasons.
      But, he was quick to settle in at the Nou Camp and has since scored 13 goals in 24 appearances.
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      Aubameyang is now tipped for a Premier League return, with Chelsea claimed to be frontrunners in the race to sign him.
      Thomas Tuchel hinted at a move last week. He said: “I enjoyed working with him. It was a pleasure.
      “This has nothing to do with the situation now, but some players stay your players because you were very, very close. We have a very close relationship.”
      But, SunSport revealed on Monday that Manchester United will battle Chelsea for his signature.
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      Erik ten Hag is on the hunt for attacking reinforcements with Cristiano Ronaldo pushing for a move away.
      After losing out on signing Darwin Nunez, the Dutchman has now identified Aubameyang as a top target. More

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      Chelsea set for biggest transfer window EVER as Boehly spends £195m and still wants De Jong, Fofana and Gordon

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      CHELSEA are set to smash the record for the biggest spend in a single transfer window this summer.New owner Todd Boehly has made his mark on the club and although there have been setbacks, the Blues have already signed five players.
      Todd Boehly could spend the best part of £400million on transfers this summerCredit: PA
      Thomas Tuchel wants to add to his squad having already spent £195mCredit: Getty
      And Chelsea are close to adding a sixth in Inter Milan star Cesare Casadei after agreeing a £17million deal, which would take the club’s overall outlay to £195m.
      The spending does not appear to be stopping any time soon with Thomas Tuchel keen to add another centre-back to his squad in Wesley Fofana, while Frenkie de Jong and Anthony Gordon could also complete transfers.
      If that trio joins then Chelsea’s transfer outlay could increase to £392m – smashing Real Madrid’s summer 2019 record of £270m.
      Here SunSport breaks down exactly where Boehly’s millions have been spent.
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      Raheem Sterling – £50m
      The England international, 27, penned a five-year deal worth £300,000-a-week with the option of an extra year after Manchester City accepted a £50m bid.
      Sterling moved to Stamford Bridge in search of regular football after becoming part of a rotation system under Pep Guardiola.
      He has yet to score for the Blues in his two appearances.
      Raheem Sterling swapped Manchester for London in a £50m move this summerCredit: Getty
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      Kalidou Koulibaly – £34m
      Koulibaly, 31, arrived from Napoli to replace the much-loved Antonio Rudiger following his free transfer to Real Madrid.
      The centre-back has hit the ground running with a clean sheet in his first game at Everton followed by a thunderous volley in the London derby against Tottenham.
      Kalidou Koulibaly has made an impressive start to his Chelsea careerCredit: Getty
      Marc Cucurella – £62m
      The former Brighton defender is Chelsea’s most expensive signing so far after the Blues fought off interest from Manchester City to land the 24-year-old.
      Tuchel praised his hunger and intelligence upon his arrival and the Chelsea boss is a big fan of Cucurella’s versatility, with the Spaniard able to play at full-back and in central defence.
      Marc Cucurella is Thomas Tuchel’s most expensive capture of the summerCredit: Getty
      Carney Chukwuemeka – £20m
      The 18-year-old was highly rated by Aston Villa and Chelsea beat the likes of AC Milan and Barcelona to his signature.
      Penning a six-year deal, Chukwuemeka is certainly one for the future and has yet to be featured in a first-team matchday squad, though he has made one appearance in Premier League Two for Chelsea.
      Chelsea fended off interest from Barcelona and AC Milan to sign Carney ChukwuemekaCredit: Getty
      Gabriel Slonina – £12m
      The American goalkeeper, 18, penned a six-year contract after Chelsea had a £12m offer accepted by Chicago Fire, where he has returned on a season-long loan.
      Slonina signed his first pro contract with Chicago aged 14 and became the MLS’ youngest-ever goalie after making his debut at the age of 17 a year ago.
      Gabriel Slonina returned to Chicago Fire on loan after signing for ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Cesare Casadei – £17m
      The midfielder is set to become the latest addition in West London with the Blues finally agreeing a fee with Inter after seeing two bids knocked back.
      The highly-rated teenager, 19, is expected to leave for England on Wednesday and then undergo a medical the next day.
      Casadei is considered the jewel of the Nerazzurri’s youth side and like Chukwuemeka, he could join up with Chelsea under-23’s.
      Cesare Casadei is on the verge of joining the Blues from InterCredit: Getty
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      With only Sterling, Koulibaly and Cucurella making an impact on the first-team so far, Tuchel is keen to add to his squad further.
      Fofana is a long-term target while De Jong is reportedly a priority for Tuchel as he looks to reshape his midfield.
      Everton’s Gordon is another young player who would offer another option in attack, while Chelsea also want Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to fill the striker void left by Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.
      Wesley Fofana – £85m
      Leicester have rejected two bids from Chelsea for the Nigerian, 21, with the last believed to be worth £70m.
      Fofana has reportedly made a plea to leave but the Foxes are holding out for £85m and are adamant they do not need to sell despite failing to make a signing this summer.
      Chelsea are not willing to match Fofana’s asking price, leaving the defender in limbo with two weeks remaining in the window.
      Wesley Fofana has asked to leave LeicesterCredit: Getty
      Frenkie de Jong – £68m
      Chelsea are looking to snatch De Jong, 25, away from Manchester United but want to pay less than the £72m fee United agreed with Barcelona.
      The club is prepared to wait for Barca to reduce their asking price – but the Dutchman is keen to stay at the Nou Camp.
      That’s despite Barcelona telling the Dutchman he must accept a 50 per cent pay cut while still being owed £14m in deferred wages.
      Frenkie de Jong is at the centre of a tug of war between Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
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      Anthony Gordon – £45m
      Chelsea have been dealt several setbacks in their pursuit of young Everton star Gordon, 21.
      The Blues have had two offers worth £40m and £45m knocked back with the Toffees valuing the winger at £50m.
      Newcastle and Tottenham have also shown interest in Gordon who has also been in talks with Everton over a new contract.
      Chelsea have had two bids for Anthony Gordon rejected by EvertonCredit: Getty More