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

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      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.
      Dean Henderson celebrates after saving a penalty against West HamCredit: Getty More

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      Eden Hazard lined up for shock Galatasaray transfer with Real Madrid open to selling former Chelsea star

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      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

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      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

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      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’

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      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

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      Tottenham close in on EIGHTH summer transfer after Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi ‘agrees to join Spurs’

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly set to complete their EIGHTH signing of the transfer window with Ruslan Malinovskyi.Antonio Conte has been busy whipping Spurs into shape for another top four challenge this season, and has been backed with seven new players to make it happen.
      Ruslan Malinovskyi has made 129 appearances for Atalanta since joining in 2019Credit: Getty
      Malinovskyi was on the bench last weekendCredit: AFP
      However, the spending might not be done there, with reports from Italy suggesting Atalanta midfielder Malinovskyi could soon be on his way to North London.
      With one year left on his current contract, Atalanta are open to selling the 29-year-old and fresh interest from Spurs could see him leave Serie A.
      According to TuttoAtalanta, Spurs have overtaken newly promoted Nottingham Forest in the race to sign him, with the two parties understood to have agreed personal terms.
      But a sticking point in the deal remains what each club want from the deal.
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      Atalanta want to cash in on the Ukrainian this summer, but Spurs prefer a loan move with an option to buy next summer.
      Malinovskyi played just six minutes of his side’s 2-0 win against Sampdoria during last weekend’s Serie A curtain raiser, but provided an assist during his brief cameo.
      He has been at the Bergamo based club since joining from KRC Genk in 2019.
      The 129 appearances he has made for them has yielded a return of 29 goals and 27 assists, with all but 11 of his goal contributions coming in the league.
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      Earlier this week, Spurs sealed the £18m transfer of Udinese full-back Destiny Udogie.
      Spurs have splashed out roughly £110m on new signings this summer, with the majority of this being shelled out for former Everton attacker Richarlison.
      Spurs played out a dramatic and feisty affair at Stamford Bridge over the weekend, with Conte and Thomas Tuchel having a heated altercation at the end of the game resulting in both getting SENT OFF and consequently charged by the FA over their conduct. More

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      Everton considering Viktor Gyokeres transfer as Frank Lampard targets Coventry star to solve striker crisis

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      EVERTON are considering a move for Coventry City striker Viktor Gyokeres as Frank Lampard’s striker search continues.The Toffees have lost their opening two games of the season and are short up top following the sale of Richarlison to Tottenham and another injury to Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
      Everton are considering a move for GyokeresCredit: Getty
      Everton could also be about to lose Anthony Gordon to Chelsea, whose latest bid for the forward was £45million.
      Lampard’s sights have now turned to Swedish international Gyokeres, 24, who scored 17 goals in the Championship for Coventry last season and has one in two appearances so far this term – scoring against Sunderland on the opening day.
      Gyokeres, who joined Coventry from Brighton last year after a spell on loan, has seven caps and two goals for Sweden.
      Brighton striker Neal Maupay is also being considered, but the Toffees face serious competition from Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest for the French striker.
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      Maupay, 26, has fallen down the pecking order under Graham Potter and, with one year left on his deal, is available for around £15million.
      Everton are also tracking Blackburn’s Ben Brereton Diaz, though a number of clubs in the Premier League and Europe are keen on the Chile international.
      Speaking at the weekend, Lampard said: “Dominic has been injured for two weeks and it is a five-to-six-week injury, so we have to have a bit of perspective.
      “We are not going to be foolish. We are going to try to find the right player that can maybe help us in the short term, but in the long term complement the fact we have Dominic.”
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      Lampard has looked at Southampton’s Che Adams but Saints chiefs insist that the Scotland international is not for sale.
      The former Chelsea manager wants to add more firepower before the visit of Nottingham Forest to Goodison Park on Saturday. More

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      How Nice could line up next season with five familiar faces including Aaron Ramsey, Nicolas Pepe and Edinson Cavani

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      NICE are attracting big names to the club including the signing of Aaron Ramsey.The Welshman, 31, arrived on a free transfer earlier this summer after he agreed to terminate his Juventus contract.
      Nice could have a strong Premier League influence on the team this season
      Aaron Ramsey has signed for Nice on a free transferCredit: Instagram @AaronRamsey
      Kasper Schmeichel has followed Ramsey to the South of FranceCredit: Getty
      He was swiftly joined in the South of France by Leicester stalwart Kasper Schmeichel
      Nice could add another pair of former Prem aces before the transfer window closes.
      The Ligue 1 side are reportedly in talks with Edinson Cavani regarding an ambitious move for the former Man United star.
      The Uruguayan, 35, has been a free agent since leaving Old Trafford at the end of last season.
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      Nice are eager to add goals to their side, having drawn their opening two Ligue 1 matches 1-1 this season.
      Cavani would have the pedigree to do just that – having been prolific in the French top flight for PSG prior to signing for United.
      He won’t be joined by former Red Devils team-mate Alex Telles, however, with Nice missing out on their former target to Sevilla.
      Boss Lucien Favre could look to Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe for more creativity.
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      Reports in France suggest that Nice are closing in on a season-long loan move for the Ivorian star
      It is possible Nice manager Lucien Favre could line-up with five former Prem players in his team this season, including former Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina.
      While another ex-Saint Morgan Schneiderlin also plays for Nice following a four-year spell at Everton.
      Fans may be familiar with defender Dante, who spent three years at Bayern Munich earlier in his career.
      While he has partnered ex-Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo so far this season.
      Nice’s team is brimming with young French talent, with Under-21 internationals Khephren Thuram, Amine Gouiri and Melvin Bard all players to watch.
      Edinson Cavani is a free agent after leaving Man UnitedCredit: AFP
      Nicolas Pepe may be heading to OGC NiceCredit: Getty More