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      Man Utd near breakthrough in Antony transfer chase over £85m deal as talks with Ajax continue for 22-year-old winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are close to an agreement with Ajax over the transfer of Antony, reports suggest.According to The Athletic, talks between the two clubs have progressed over the past few days.
      Man Utd are close to completing a deal for AntonyCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils are now increasingly confident that the deal – which is estimated to be worth around £85m – will be completed before next week’s deadline day.
      Personal terms are not expected to be an issue as Antony has been clear about his desire to join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
      The winger was left out of Ajax’s matchday squad on Sunday ahead of the club’s Eredivisie clash with Utrecht.
      After the game, Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder hinted that Antony is expected to move away.
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      He told ESPN: “Everything is about money… I think this is sad.
      “But this is our world, it’s very sad and I don’t approve that these things at all.”
      He is currently refusing to play for the Dutch giants in a bid to force a move to Man Utd.
      When speaking to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano earlier this week, Antony admitted that he’s spent all summer trying to leave Amsterdam.
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      He said:  “Since February of this year, my agents came to Amsterdam to inform Ajax of my desire to leave the club to face new a challenge and that some interested clubs would arrive and with them, certainly a great offer.
      “In June of this year, I interrupted my vacation and came personally to inform the managers of Ajax, including new coach, about my wish to leave and that they should consider this possibility, because it was a project for two seasons.
      “During the window months, meetings continued and I also received a proposal from Ajax for contract renewal.
      “I made it clear once again: I want to leave.”
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      The Red Devils have been pushing to sign the Brazil international since the transfer window opened in June, but Ajax have been reluctant to sell.
      After having a £76m bid rejected on Friday, United chiefs believe an offer of £85m will be enough to force the Eredivisie champions into an agreement. More

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      Nottingham Forest to increase offer for Blackpool winger Josh Bowler but still short of £4m transfer valuation

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST are increasing their offer for Blackpool winger Josh Bowler to £3million — but are still falling short.The Seasiders are holding out for £4m for the 23-year-old even though his contract ends this season.
      Nottingham Forest are increasing their offer for Josh Bowler to £3million – but Bournemouth want £4m to let him goCredit: Craig Thomas/News Images
      Forest are likely to return again before the window shuts although if they are late Blackpool won’t have time to bring in replacements.
      Watford are also interested in Bournemouth target Bowler if they lose another forward while Fulham keep an eye on developments.
      Bowler could become Forest’s TWENTIETH summer signing.
      Steve Cooper’s side are set to unveil Atletico Madrid star Renan Lodi on Sunday once he undergoes his medical, making the full-back their eighteenth arrival.
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      Lodi will be joined by ex-Tottenham star Serge Aurier at Forest before the transfer window it’s been claimed.
      Hwang Ui-jo was Forest’s seventeenth acquisition this summer.
      But he’s been sent out on loan straight away to Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ other side Olympiakos.
      Hwang scored 11 goals in 32 appearances last season but could not save Bordeaux from relegation from Ligue 1.
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      Hwang’s immediate departure means Forest will have to rely on the likes of Jesse Lingard to provide the goals this season.
      Lingard moved to Forest after cutting ties with Manchester United this summer.
      And he was joined by ex-United team-mate Dean Henderson at the club. More

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      Spurs star Reguilon heading to Atletico Madrid with Renan Lodi to make shock transfer to Nottingham Forest

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      TOTTENHAM left-back Sergio Reguilon is reportedly set to join Atletico Madrid after the Spanish side agreed to sell Renan Lodi to Nottingham Forest.Lodi will become Forest’s EIGHTEENTH signing of the summer.
      Spurs ace Serge Reguilon is set to join Atletico Madrid on loanCredit: Getty
      Reguilon will replace Renan Lodi at Atletico as he’s set to join Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      Steve Cooper’s side made Hwang Ui-jo their seventeenth acquisition in what’s been an active transfer market for the club.
      They’re also set to complete the free transfer of ex-Villarreal star Serge Aurier in the coming days.
      But not before Lodi who’s poised to undergo a medical with the Premier League new-boys today, according to the Times.
      And providing his medical tests are successful, Lodi will complete a season-long loan deal worth an initial £4.2million which includes a £25m option to buy clause, Fabrizio Romano reported.
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      Lodi was also being hunted by Newcastle earlier this summer.
      The Magpies were said to be considering a £34m bid for the 24-year-old.
      But Forest swooped in before the Magpies got the chance to table an offer for the Atletico ace.
      Atletico are wasting no time in replacing the full-back, and have already hashed out a deal with Spurs for Reguilon who’ll slot into Lodi’s place.
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      The 25-year-old seemed set to join Lazio earlier this week before Atletico entered the fray.
      And now he’s poised to move to the La Liga side for the rest of the season.
      But his transfer doesn’t include an option or obligation to buy, it was added by the Times.
      Spurs boss Conte doesn’t see Reguilon in his future plans with Ryan Sessegnon and new arrival Ivan Perisic in contention for his spot. More

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      Napoli slap £102m price tag on Victor Osimhen and must sell star to seal Cristiano Ronaldo transfer from Man Utd

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      NAPOLI have slapped a £102millon price tag on Victor Osimhen who they must sell in order to buy Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo’s on the market after making it clear he wants to leave Old Trafford this summer.
      Napoli want £102m for attacker Victor OsimhenCredit: Sportphoto24/Giuseppe Maffia
      They plan to use the cash to buy Cristiano Ronaldo from Man UnitedCredit: Alamy
      United boss Erik ten Hag initially opposed the 37-year-old’s departure, but has since opened the door for him to leave.
      The Portugal international was dropped for United’s last two games which they’ve won consecutively.
      The Red Devils followed up their emphatic 2-1 win over Liverpool with a comfortable 1-0 victory against Southampton on Saturday.
      Ronaldo’s banishment to the bench is likely to have increased his desire to quit Old Trafford.
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      But he’s had a tough time finding a suitor thus far with a host of clubs including Borussia Dortmund declining his services.
      However, it’s emerged that Napoli are open to bringing the ex-Juventus star back to the Serie A.
      Reports claim Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has been trying to engineer a loan move to Napoli for his client which involves a swap deal for Osimhen.
      And Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti refused to rule out a swoop for Ronaldo when quizzed about the potential transfer.
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      But the Times claim Napoli are now looking to sell Osimhen for £102m to fund a move for Ronaldo.
      The club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis is a long-time admirer of Ronaldo, and is willing to show Osimhen the door to bring in the attacker.
      Osimhen was once a target of Arsenal and Tottenham, but only fellow interested party Newcastle may be willing to splash over £100m on the star.
      And if they do manage to offload Osimhen, Ronaldo’s hefty £360,000-a-week wages shouldn’t be a problem for Napoli as Laurentiis plans to use Italy’s “inpatriate” tax laws to aid their pursuit.
      The law provides tax cuts for Italian clubs buying foreign players from abroad – which means Napoli could save upto 50 percent on Ronaldo’s wages.
      A move to Napoli could be the answer for Ronaldo as they can offer him the chance to play Champions League football – unlike United, whose absence from this season’s competition fuelled his desire to leave. More

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      Leicester and Everton in transfer fight for ex-West Brom midfielder Matheus Pereira

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      LEICESTER and Everton are weighing up a late move for ex-West Brom star Matheus Pereira.Brazilian Pereira, 26, left the Baggies to join Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal last year.
      Leicester and Everton are both interested in former West Brom ace Matheus PereiraCredit: PA
      He scored 11 goals and provided six assists for West Brom in 33 Premier League matches before moving to the Middle East.
      But the attacking midfielder is now keen to return to top-level football and would be open to a transfer in the final week of the window.
      Leicester were interested in Arsenal wideman Nicolas Pepe until he made a loan move to Nice.
      Foxes manager Brendan Rodgers wants to add to his attacking options before Thursday’s deadline.
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      The Foxes have only managed to sign one player this summer – in the form of goalkeeper Alex Smithies who they snagged on a free transfer.
      And Leicester plan to use the £70million lump sum their set to receive for Chelsea-bound Wesley Fofana to strengthen their squad ahead of the looming transfer deadline.
      Everton also want to reinforce their forward line and are aware of Pereira’s availability.
      It’s been a busy transfer window in contrast for the Toffees who have made six signings this summer.
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      Amadou Onana, Conor Coady, Dwight McNeil, Ruben Vinagre and James Tarkowski were followed through the door by Neal Maupay.
      Maupay completed his £15m transfer from Brighton to the Toffees on Saturday.
      The 26-year-old penned a three-year deal which includes the option to extend for a further season. More

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      Liverpool ‘verbally agree January transfer for Jude Bellingham and are in talks with Dortmund over fee for England star’

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      LIVERPOOL have “verbally agreed” a deal with Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham, according to reports.Reds boss Jurgen Klopp wants to refresh his midfield during the next 12 months, with 19-year-old Bellingham high on his list of priorities.
      Jude Bellingham is high on Liverpool’s wishlistCredit: AFP
      Dortmund are determined not to sell this summer and would demand well over £100million – a fee Liverpool’s ownership would not be willing to pay.
      But according to Football Insider, a deal could happen as soon as January.
      They claim that Liverpool feel they have a “verbal agreement” in place with Bellingham with regards to personal terms.
      Their report adds that next summer is the most likely time that the deal will go through, although Reds bosses have “discussed” trying to bring it forward to January.
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      Liverpool recruitment chiefs believe that signing Bellingham could take them to the next level.
      But Dortmund won’t let him go without a fight.
      It’s claimed that the Bundesliga side will try and sign Bellingham’s younger brother Jobe in a bid to keep him in Germany.
      Jobe, 16, has already made six first team appearances for his brother’s former side Birmingham City.
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      Jude’s Dortmund contract runs until 2025 and he will be keen to stay settled ahead of this winter’s World Cup in Qatar.
      The 15-cap England international went to Euro 2020, but will be hoping to possess a more key role for Gareth Southgate’s men this time around.
      He has played the full 90 minutes of all five of Dortmund’s games so far this season, finding the net in the DFB Pokal clash against 1860 Munich.
      In total he has played 95 times for the German side, scoring 11 goals and laying on 19 assists. More

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      Everton set for £15m transfer battle with Leeds for Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan if Ben Brereton Diaz deal fails

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      EVERTON will join the chase for Wolves’ South Korean striker Hwang Hee-chan if they fail to agree a fee for Ben Brereton Diaz.The Toffees are yet to meet Blackburn’s £15million valuation of Chile striker Brereton Diaz.
      Wolves striker Hwang Hee-chan could be set for a Molineux exit before the transfer window closesCredit: Getty
      Goodison transfer guru Kevin Thelwell is a big fan of Hwang, who is available for around £15m and also fancied by Leeds United.
      Leeds may sell winger Dan James to Tottenham to finance a move for a forward but Spurs have only offered a loan so far.
      Whites boss Jesse Marsch worked with the 26-year-old at Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig.
      Hwang only joined Wolves last year on an initial loan deal, before the Midlands outfit turned his temporary stay into a permanent switch earlier this year.
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      The 47-cap international scored five Premier League goals during the 2021-22 campaign from his 30 outings.
      But he is yet to find the back of this net this term despite featuring in all four of the club’s matches in the top-flight and Carabao Cup.
      Wolves boss Bruno Lage has commented on the forward’s future ahead of Sunday’s clash against Newcastle.
      He said: “I’m very happy with him and I like him a lot.”
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      Before adding: “Hwang spends a lot of time in the academy like other players and he wants to be in his best shape all the time, and do everything he can to play.
      “So we’re talking about a great professional, a great kid, a top player and someone who scored six (five) important goals for us last season.
      “Who wouldn’t want a player like him? I want him, I like him, but in the end we need to understand the market and the situation of the club.
      “So we are looking for players from other teams, and we need to expect other teams are looking at our players also.
      “He can play as a winger – especially on the left – and as a striker, like he’s done in the first few games.” More

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      Ex-Man Utd enforcer Ander Herrera leaves PSG to re-join old club Athletic Bilbao with option for permanent transfer

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      FORMER Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has returned to Athletic Bilbao from Paris Saint-Germain on a season-long loan deal.And the LaLiga outfit have the the option to turn the 33-year-old’s temporary switch into a permanent stay.

      Ander Herrera has returned to Athletic Bilbao on loan from Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Athletic Club Bilbao
      Herrera, who is tied down at Parc des Princes until 2024, has been allowed to depart having been deemed as surplus to requirements.
      New boss Christophe Galtier has brought in central midfielders Vitinha and Renato Sanches to leave no room for the ex-Real Zaragoza ace.
      The Spain international was omitted from all three of PSG’s opening three Ligue 1 matches.
      And he has now linked up with Bilbao for a second time, where he spent three years at between 2011-2014 before making the move to Old Trafford.
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      A PSG statement read: “Spanish midfielder Ander Herrera has joined Athletic Bilbao for the 2022-2023 season on a loan with an option to buy.”
      Before adding: “Club wishes Ander a great season in the Athletic Bilbao shirt.”
      Herrera has spoken of his joy at return to San Mames, as he told Athletic: “Coming back here makes me so happy.
      “I am very excited to be able to continue that beautiful story.
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      “The challenges and demands are great.
      “I’m really looking forward to it.”
      During his first spell at Bilbao, Herrera chipped in with 11 goals in 128 games.
      After arriving at PSG in 2019, he managed 95 appearance across all competitions in which he scored in six goals and registered as many assists. More