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      Man Utd flops ‘shot to pieces and will finish in the BOTTOM HALF if they sell Cristiano Ronaldo’, warns Gary Neville

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will finish in the BOTTOM HALF of the Premier League table if they sell Cristiano Ronaldo, according to club legend Gary Neville.The Red Devils sit bottom of the Premier League table after two matches, beaten 2-1 by Brighton and humiliated 4-0 by Brentford on Saturday.
      Ronaldo has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford this summerCredit: Alamy
      Neville feels United could be worse off without Ronaldo at the clubCredit: PA
      Ronaldo has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer in search of Champions League football.
      But Neville feels if he leaves and United fail to replace him then things will only get worse for Erik ten Hag’s side.
      Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, he said: “United are damned if they do, damned if they don’t on Ronaldo.
      “It seemed like the best thing was to facilitate a move away. Now, if they lose him, there is NO goalscoring left.
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      “If they don’t bring players in, or players don’t perform, and Ronaldo leaves, I think they can finish bottom half of the Premier League.
      “They are absolutely demoralised and shot to pieces.
      “Erik ten Hag in pre season got them to a confident level. But they have gone back to default.
      “To not got the players he wanted is an absolute shocker.
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      “United will ride the wave and get through this season but will have to live through the rockiest times since getting relegated 40 years ago.
      “Stick with what you’re doing [vs Liverpool] and hope the results come.
      “However, he has to be pragmatic next Monday, that’s about physicality and picking the players he trusts the most to get a result.”
      Next up for United is a daunting home clash with long-time rivals Liverpool on Monday night.
      It remains to be seen whether Ronaldo – who started against Brentford – will keep his place in Ten Hag’s side for the visit of Jurgen Klopp’s men. More

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      Cristiano Ronaldo ticks all the boxes for Chelsea, says Paul Merson, who urges Thomas Tuchel to make transfer move

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      CHELSEA should sign Cristiano Ronaldo because he “ticks all of their boxes”, according to former Arsenal star Paul Merson.The Portuguese superstar, 37, has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford in search of Champions League football.
      Ronaldo has made it clear his desire to leave Old Trafford this summerCredit: Reuters
      Merson does not understand why Chelsea do not sign RonaldoCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But he has struggled to find a club to take him, with the likes of Bayern Munich ruling themselves out of a move.
      Chelsea had been heavily linked with the Real Madrid legend, but last month they too ruled themselves out of a deal.
      It is something Merson cannot wrap his head around, particularly following their 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Sunday.
      The Blues dominated their London rivals but failed to take their chances and were undone by a stoppage-time equaliser.
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      Speaking to Sky Sports, Merson said: “I cannot believe they didn’t or haven’t gone in for Cristiano Ronaldo. He just ticks all of the boxes Chelsea are lacking.
      “Playing for Chelsea is not like playing for Manchester United, who are working from the halfway line.
      “Chelsea are on the edge of the box, dominating games.
      “Chelsea have unbelievable wing-backs, they dominate football matches, if they were putting the ball into the box for Ronaldo I would dread to think how many goals he could score.”
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      Chelsea are keen to replace Romelu Lukaku this summer and have been linked with a move for Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      However, it was reported on Monday that the former Arsenal man is happy to stay at the Nou Camp.
      Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s future remains up in the air despite United being two games into the new season.
      Erik ten Hag’s side have lost both Prem matches so far – 2-1 to Brighton and 4-0 to Brentford.
      One potential move for Ronaldo remains a return to Sporting Lisbon on loan.
      If he cannot find a transfer before the end of the window then he will be forced to play in the Europa League for the first time in his career. More

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      Chelsea ‘closing in on £12m transfer of Inter Milan wonderkid Cesare Casadei after having two bids rejected’

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      CHELSEA are closing in on the £12million transfer of Inter Milan wonderkid Cesare Casadei, according to reports.The Blues have had two offers rejected for the 19-year-old midfielder.
      Cesare Casadei could make a £12m move to Chelsea this weekCredit: Getty
      But the Guardian report they will go back in with a third bid they feel confident should be enough for a player who is still yet to make a senior appearance for cash-strapped Inter.
      And a deal may well get completed as early as this week.
      However, Chelsea face competition from Nice for the rising star’s signature.
      Thomas Tuchel has plenty of options in midfield plus is still chasing Frenkie de Jong.
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      So Casadei could be placed into the development squad or sent back to Serie A on loan.
      The 6ft 1in ace was recently talked up by Italian national team coach Maurizio Viscidi as one to keep an eye on.
      The 62-year-old told Gazzetta dello Sport he was particularly impressed by his attacking qualities in the box – which he rates better than current Italy international Nicola Barella and Davide Frattesi.
      The goalscoring talent notched 16 goals for the Inter youth team from the middle of the park – and was crowned their young player of the year.
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      However, the Italy Under-19 international – who has three goals in ten caps – is yet to make the breakthrough into the senior side at the San Siro under Simone Inzaghi.
      Casadei would be the latest teenager to make the move to Stamford Bridge this summer.
      Highly-rated Aston Villa midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka signed for £20m while goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina, 18, joined from Chicago Fire.
      And the Guardian report adds they still hope to add Palmeiras’ Endrick before the end of the transfer window on September 1. More

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      Brazil sensation Joao Gomes reveals ‘greatest desire’ to seal Liverpool transfer… after Man Utd sent scouts to watch him

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      BRAZILIAN star Joao Gomes has revealed Liverpool would be his dream Premier League move.The 21-year-old midfielder was linked with Manchester United earlier this summer after the Red Devils sent scouts to watch him play for Flamengo.
      Gomes has said his dream Premier League move would be to LiverpoolCredit: Rex
      However, it was reported that United’s representatives were more impressed by their own player Andreas Pereira.
      And now Gomes has confirmed he would actually prefer to play for their rivals Liverpool.
      He was asked on a live stream whether he wants to move to the Premier League one day – and if so then what team would he want to join.
      To which he replied: “Liverpool are a team I’d play for.
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      “I have the greatest desire to play. Playing in the Champions League is my biggest dream and that of my family. My biggest dream in football.”
      Despite being just 21, Gomes has already made 93 appearances for Flamengo.
      He has scored twice for the Brazilian outfit and also contributed three assists.
      Liverpool could well be enticed into signing Gomes if the price is right.
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      His market value is thought to be around £32million.
      Jurgen Klopp’s side are reportedly interested in bringing in a new central midfielder this summer if they can find the right fit.
      They have been linked with the likes of Sporting Lisbon’s Matheus Nunes and Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham. More

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      Man Utd’s £70m transfer offer to Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong EXPIRES in yet another huge blow to Erik ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have suffered another major blow in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.The Red Devils had a £70million offer accepted for the 25-year-old Dutch midfielder last month.
      De Jong has been linked with a move to both Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: AP
      Ten Hag is keen to try and sign De Jong before the end of the windowCredit: Reuters
      But De Jong’s reluctance to move to Old Trafford and Barcelona’s inability to pay him £14.5m in outstanding wages has held up the deal.
      And, according to de Telegraaf podcast Kick Off, United’s offer has now expired.
      This looks set to open the door for Chelsea to complete a deal for the Holland international.
      New Blues owner Todd Boehly had been hoping to hijack the De Jong transfer and is now in a perfect position to do so.
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      Boehly will be optimistic about completing a fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is desperate to bring in De Jong after a disastrous start to the season.
      United’s new manager watched his side lose 2-1 to Brighton on the opening weekend.
      And they were then humiliated by Brentford as Ten Hag’s men went down 4-0 before half-time.
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      He has already brought in Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez this summer – two players he worked with at Ajax.
      And De Jong was also a product of Ten Hag’s management before he joined Barca in 2019.
      However, Barca president Joan Laporta recently claimed both the player and club want De Jong to remain at the Nou Camp.
      Speaking about the ongoing transfer saga, he said: “He is a Barca player of great quality and we want him to stay.
      “He has offers but we want him to stay and he wants to stay too.” More

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      Watford players ‘openly celebrate Emmanuel Dennis’ Nottingham Forest transfer in dressing room’

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      WATFORD players “openly celebrated” Emmanuel Dennis’ departure to Nottingham Forest, according to reports. The striker, 24, completed his £20million transfer to the Premier League new boys on Saturday.
      Emmanuel Dennis completed his £20m transfer to Nottingham Forest this weekendCredit: Getty
      Some Watford players are said to be delighted that Emmanuel Dennis has left the clubCredit: Getty
      But according to the Daily Mail, the squad at Vicarage Road were delighted to see the back of him.
      It is said the dressing room “will be a far more harmonious place” following his departure.
      And the report adds several members of the Watford team were not afraid to express their delight once he had left.
      Dennis only joined the Hornets last summer and scored ten goals in the relegation campaign.
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      He failed to score in his two Championship appearances this term before sealing his switch back to the top flight.
      Rob Edwards’ side remain unbeaten with two wins and a draw to sit third in the table.
      Dennis, meanwhile, will need to try and displace Taiwo Awoniyi up front for Steve Cooper’s Forest.
      The seven-cap Nigerian forward, who scored twice in the Bernabeu for Club Brugge in 2019, will have watched his compatriot Awoniyi score the winner in the 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday.
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      The 25-year-old – another of the 14 first-team arrivals at the City Ground – bundled in just before half-time before Dean Henderson saved Declan Rice’s penalty to secure Forest’s first points of the season.
      Cheikhou Kouyate and Remo Freuler also signed over the weekend while Neco Williams, Jesse Lingard, Harry Toffolo, Lewis O’Brien and Henderson were among those who starred against the Hammers.
      Fellow Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi bundled in the only goal against West HamCredit: Getty More

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      Marcos Alonso ‘agrees personal terms with Barcelona as Chelsea thrash out final details of £6m transfer’

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      MARCOS ALONSO has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, according to reports.And that means his transfer from Chelsea is on the verge of completion.
      Marcos Alonso is on the brink of completing his transfer to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      According to Bild’s Christian Falk, the ex-Real Madrid left wing-back, 31, will put pen to paper on a contract until 2025.
      However, the two clubs are currently said to be negotiating the final details of the deal.
      Barcelona look set to pay around £6m for the Spaniard, who is into the final 12 months of his current contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Xavi called Alonso to talk through the details over the move after the defender submitted a transfer request.
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      It was reported last week Barca hoped to fly Alonso over from London to Catalonia by tomorrow.
      That would give him time to complete his medical, sign on the dotted line and train with his new team-mates this week.
      Xavi had already penciled in this Sunday’s clash away at Real Sociedad as Alonso’s potential debut.
      Although he has not featured this term, he has gone through a full pre-season with Chelsea so is fit and ready to go – and will compete with Jordi Alba for the left-back spot.
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      Barcelona managed to get Robert Lewandowski, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha all registered and involved in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
      Sergio Busquets was sent off deep into injury time as the Nou Camp giants lost early ground to Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race. More

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      Chelsea name FOUR senior stars including Ben Chilwell in Premier League 2 clash against Fulham

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      BEN CHILWELL and three other senior stars will reportedly feature in Chelsea’s Premier League 2 clash against Fulham.The Blues’ development squad will take on their West London rivals at Kingsmeadow on Monday evening.
      Ben Chilwell’s one of four senior players set to play for Chelsea’s development side in their Premier League 2 clash with FulhamCredit: Rex
      And they’ve been given a huge boost by the inclusion of Chilwell, along with his first team counterparts Carney Chukwuemeka, Ethan Ampadu and Trevoh Chalobah, according to the Evening Standard.
      England ace Chilwell missed a large chunk of last season due to a knee injury sustained in the Blues’ Champions League clash with Juventus in December.
      But the 25-year-old was all smiles as he returned to pre-season training with the Chelsea squad this summer.
      However, Chilwell’s still lacking the match fitness required to play alongside his senior peers in the Premier League.
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      So Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is letting the full-back get some much-needed game time under his belt with the club’s youngsters.
      The same goes for Chelsea new-boy Chukwuemeka who joined the club for £20million from Aston Villa in this transfer window.
      The 18-year-old’s yet to make his Blues Prem debut, so a run-out against the young Cottagers will keep him fresh.
      Fellow Blues starlet Ampadu has failed to break into Chelsea’s first team thus far but plans to change that like Chalobah did last term.
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      Chalobah was a revelation for the Blues in the previous campaign.
      The youngster was an unused substitute, along with Chilwell, in the Blues’ fierce 2-2 draw against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.
      The pair would’ve had a perfect view of coach Tuchel’s touchline spat with Spurs boss Antonio Conte after the contest.

      And they were expected to be joined in the development squad by Callum Hudson-Odoi.
      However, he’s on the brink of finalising a loan move away from Stamford Bridge, it was added.
      SunSport reported last week that Borussia Dortmund were leading the race to sign him, although the Standard claim Leicester and Southampton are also in contention. More