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      Leeds winger Helder Costa joins ex-Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo at Saudi side Al-Ittihad on loan transfer

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      HELDER COSTA has signed for Al-Ittihad on a season-long loan from Leeds, according to reports.The 28-year-old has signed an initial deal which will see him stay with the Saudi Arabian club until June 2023.
      Costa has joined Al-Ittihad on a season-long loan from LeedsCredit: PA
      He will reunite with former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito SantoCredit: PA
      However, The Daily Mail claim that there is an option for the deal to become permanent next summer.
      Costa joined Leeds in a £16million transfer from Wolves in 2020 after making an impression during a season-long loan spell.
      However, he has gradually fallen down the pecking order at Elland Road.
      He was loaned out to Valencia last season, but didn’t make an impact.
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      In 22 LaLiga appearances, he failed to score any goals and contributed with just one assist.
      Now, Costa will look to reignite his career by joining up with former Wolves and Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo in the Saudi Pro League.
      Meanwhile, Leeds boss Jesse Marsch has introduced seven new players to his squad this summer.
      Brenden Aaronson and Rasmus Kristensen both joined the club on a permanent deal from Red Bull Salzburg.
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      Marc Roca and Tyler Adams swapped the Bundesliga for the Premier League after completing moves from Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig respectively.
      Darko Gyabi, Luis Sinisterra and Sonny Perkins have also followed suit in making the switch to Elland Road, taking Leeds’ net spend to almost £100m.
      However, the club will have to do without two of arguably their biggest names from previous seasons.
      Kalvin Phillips joined Manchester City in a £45m move last month while Raphinha joined Barcelona in a huge deal worth around £55m. More

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      Wolves agree £35million fee for Goncalo Guedes with Valencia striker jetting in to seal transfer today

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      WOLVES plan to plug their striker hole with Goncalo Guedes.Wanderers fans were concerned they were short up front on the eve of the season and that is how it looked in Saturday’s 2-1 opening day defeat at Leeds.
      Valencia’s Goncalo Guedes can play out wide or up frontCredit: Getty
      Daniel Podence gave them an early lead at Elland Road but they then failed to capitalise on periods of dominance as the hosts turned it around.
      First-choice front-man Raul Jimenez is likely to be sidelined with a knee injury for up to eight games.
      And the loan of £35million man Fabio Silva to Anderlecht means boss Bruno Lage is lacking a focal point for his attack.
      Now reports have emerged saying they have agreed a deal worth up to £35m for Valencia forward Guedes.
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      A fee of £27.5m plus add-ons is said to be in place for the Portugal star.
      The 25-year-old is thought to be travelling to England today for a medical ahead of signing his contract.
      The versatile star can play up front and as a winger and has scored 36 goals in 178 appearances for the La Liga giants.
      Guedes will be Wolves’ second summer signing following last month’s £20m capture of Burnley centre-half Nathan Collins, 21.
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      It could be a busy week on the transfer front for the Molineux club with skipper Conor Coady primed to join Everton.
      Football Daily have reported the England star is set to move on loan with an option to buy as the Toffees look for cover in the wake of the broken leg suffered by Ben Godfrey against Chelsea on Saturday. More

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      Erik ten Hag should QUIT Man Utd if he doesn’t get his transfer demands met by greedy Glazers who MUST sell now

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      ERIK TEN HAG should walk away from the Manchester United job if the club doesn’t supply his summer transfer targets.The Dutch boss has requested Barcelona ace Frenkie de Jong, a right-back, plus a striker.
      Erik ten Hag should quit if Man United doesn’t provide him with the players he wants this summerCredit: Getty
      His swift departure could finally force the Glazer family out of the clubCredit: PA
      And if the owners can’t provide him with the trio, he should say “thank you very much,” and leave the club.
      It would expose the Glazer family for what they are, heighten tension amongst United’s loyal supporters even further, and hopefully force the careless, greedy American owners to sell. 
      A deal for Juventus star Adrien Rabiot is reportedly imminent.
      But he’s not Ten Hag’s preferred choice as United would’ve signed him two months ago when he was put up for sale.
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      Alarm bells about United’s transfer strategy were ringing long before the humiliating opening day home defeat to Brighton.
      What we saw on the pitch only re-emphasized the desperate position United are in.
      Ten Hag is the latest manager not to be backed sufficiently, as the Glazer family run our once great football club into the ground.  
      Nine of the team that started against Graham Potter’s side were part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick’s squad last season – so really nothing has changed, just the latest helpless coach in charge, trying to navigate his way through a truly awful situation.  
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      It’s not the players’ fault, they certainly looked like they were trying and their performance in the second half, after going two goals behind, definitely wasn’t one of a team that didn’t care.
      The truth is most of them are just not good enough. 
      David de Gea doesn’t command his area and isn’t good enough with his feet. Diogo Dalot can’t defend.
      Harry Maguire should never have been given the captaincy.
      Fred and Scott McTominay are spoilers trying to blag a career in the centre of midfield, and Marcus Rashford after an impressive pre-season, looks troubled once again.  
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      If Ten Hag did call it a day though, I bet the majority of United fans wouldn’t blame him.
      The board knew the likes of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic and Jesse Lingard were leaving, yet they haven’t even replaced them. 
      I don’t know what was said or promised during Ten Hag’s interview and/or when he accepted the job.
      I’d be amazed, given what he saw last season, and the lack of quality, if he didn’t insist on much more than what he’s been given.  
      Yes, the whole world knows how highly De Jong is rated by him, but while that pursuit was ongoing, couldn’t United have signed a forward and additional right sided defender? 
      It raises the question about funds and how much Ten Hag really has at his disposal.
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      United have the money, ten Hag needs to spend it, and if the owners don’t give him a hand before the end of the window, you should book yourself a holiday Erik, and wait for another club in Europe. 
      One that is run likes a football club and one that will help you take your next team where you think they should be.   More

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      Man Utd set to lose out on another transfer target with Benjamin Sesko, 19, joining RB Leipzig from sister club Salzburg

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to lose out on transfer target Benjamin Sesko to RB Leipzig, according to reports.The Red Devils are in the market for a striker amid doubts surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
      Benjamin Sesko is set to join RB SalzburgCredit: Getty
      Sesko, 19, has been identified as a key target, although United chiefs have baulked at RB Salzburg’s £55million valuation.
      The Red Devils had been hoping to negotiate a lower fee, but it now appears to be too late.
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, RB Leipzig are close to completing a swoop for Sesko from their partner club.
      He is set to undergo a medical with the Bundesliga side this week, although won’t move there until 2023.
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      RB Salzburg are determined to get another year out of the forward, with Sesko himself content with spending the 2022-23 season in Austria.
      The deal could be confirmed this week.
      Sesko may partner Chelsea flop Timo Werner at RB Leipzig, after the Bundesliga side agreed a £25.3m deal to re-sign the forward from Stamford Bridge.
      The Blues will make a near-£30m loss on the 26-year-old, who they spent £53m on in 2020.
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      Werner only managed 23 goals in 89 Chelsea appearances, but was far more prolific in the Bundesliga.
      In four years at RB Leipzig he scored 90 goals and laid on 40 assists.
      Meanwhile, Man United fielded Christian Eriksen as a false nine for their Prem opener against Brighton.
      The experiment didn’t work, with wantaway forward Ronaldo eventually coming on in the 2-1 defeat.
      Anthony Martial is missing with a knee injury, while Edinson Cavani left at the end of last season.
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      Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi ‘in talks with Borussia Dortmund’ over loan move after shock transfer request

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND are in talks to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi on a season-long loan from Chelsea, according to reports.Hudson-Odoi, 21, has fallen out-of-favour at Stamford Bridge, having made just 15 Premier League appearances for The Blues over the past year.
      Borussia Dortmund are in talks to sign Hudson-Odoi on loanCredit: Getty
      As a result, he is now seeking a move elsewhere in a bid to earn more first team football.
      Various clubs have been considering a swoop for the winger, including Leicester, Southampton and Juventus.
      But, according to Sky Sports, Borussia Dortmund are currently winning the race to sign him.
      Hudson-Odoi’s representatives are claimed to be in talks with the Bundesliga giants over the prospect of a loan move which will see him move to Germany until June 2023.
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      However, before the move is finalised, the England international is expected to consider any approaches from other clubs.
      Hudson-Odoi is one of several players expected to leave Chelsea before the transfer window slams shut next month.
      Marcos Alonso is set to join Barcelona following an extensive period of transfer negotiations.
      And Timo Werner is expected to return to RB Leipzig on a permanent deal for £25.3m – less than half the price Chelsea paid to sign him two years ago.
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      The Blues have already lost some key players in Antonio Rudiger, Romelu Lukaku and Andreas Christensen this summer.
      But, new owner Todd Boehly has splashed the cash on a number of new signings including Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly. More

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      Man Utd fans all say the same thing after mascot Fred The Red is seen with head in hands after Brighton defeat

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      MANCHESTER UNITED mascot Fred the Red summed up the mood at Old Trafford after the club’s 2-1 loss to Brighton. The Red Devils imploded in the first half due to a brace by Pascal Gross who opened the scoring after half hour.
      Man United fans were in agreement after witnessing club scout Fred the Red’s reaction following the Red Devils’ defeat to BrightonCredit: Getty
      United supporters declared on Twitter than Fred the Red would’ve done a better job than his Brazilian namesake and Red Devils midfielder on the pitchCredit: Rex
      Things didn’t get better for United throughout the game.
      And their performance was too painful to watch for club mascot Fred the Red.
      At one point, he was captured leaning on a goalpost turned away from the action with his head in his hands.
      He seemed to be the visual representation of how United’s supporters were feeling as boos echoed around the Theatre of Dreams.
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      United’s cause wasn’t helped by the scout’s namesake and club star Fred, who had a nightmare in the middle of the park.
      The Brazilian was at fault for Brighton’s second goal and was promptly hauled off early in the last period.
      And fans on Twitter joked that Fred the Red would’ve done a better job on the day than the midfielder.
      One fan reacted under the image released by B/R Football: “They would have been better putting Fred the red on instead of Fred the so called midfielder.”
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      While another consoled the mascot saying: “Come On Fred you just happen to share the same name with the worst player on the pitch and it’s not your fault.”
      A third quipped: “Fred just realised that shifting the goalposts isn’t going to stave off the inevitable for ManU!”
      Fred the Red’s reaction was mild compared to the bunch of United fans who started fighting amongst themselves during the match.
      The chaos on the pitch spilled into the South Stand where two supporters clashed for an unknown reason.
      But the pair simmered down after a brief period of grappling that ended with a hostile stand-off.
      United’s horror start to the season has led to boss Erik ten Hag launching a surprise bid for former West Ham striker Marko Arnautovic.
      The move has shocked fans and pundits alike with club legend Gary Neville admitting he’s been left speechless by the offer. More

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      Arsenal boost as Brooke Norton-Cuffy signs new contract with 18-year-old set to join EFL side on loan transfer

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      ARSENAL starlet Brooke Norton-Cuffy has reportedly penned a new long-term contract at the Emirates following his loan spell at Lincoln.The 18-year-old starred during the second half of last season at the League One outfit where he scored once in 17 matches.
      Brooke Norton-Cuffy is claimed to have signed a new long-term deal with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Gunners right-back Norton-Cuffy impressed during his loan at Lincoln last campaignCredit: Getty
      He then impressed at the European Under-19 Championship earlier this summer where he helped the Young Lions beat Israel in the final.
      It was claimed in March how a new deal was on the cards for the teenager, who is highly-rated in North London.
      And now The Athletic have stated the right-back has put pen-to-paper on a new contract.
      Arsenal were keen to extend his stay with the defender attracting plenty of interest having entered the last 12 months of his previous deal.
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      It has been said that the Gunners are likely to officially announce the extension later this week.
      They have also declared that the youngster could once again depart the club on a temporary switch.
      A move to a Championship side has been mooted for Norton-Cuffy, who joined Arsenal from Chelsea when he was 12.
      His former Lincoln boss Michael Appleton, now in charge at Blackpool, has tipped Norton-Cuffy to have a huge future at Arsenal.
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      He told Lincolnshire Live in March: “I don’t want Arsenal ringing me up saying ‘what have you said that for?’
      “But I’ve been saying it behind the scenes, I think he will play for Arsenal’s first team on a regular basis.
      “It might not be for a couple of years but it’s definitely going to happen.
      “He’ll hopefully continue his progression over the next few games.
      “There’s one or two things that I think I can help him with, but by the time he goes back to Arsenal, he’ll be much better.”
      Teenager Norton-Cuffy helped England win the European Under-19 Championship earlier this summerCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd transfer target Frenkie de Jong puts on Barcelona masterclass as Robert Lewandowski shines on Nou Camp debut

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Frenkie de Jong and new boy Robert Lewandowski stole the show as Barcelona romped to a 6-0 rout over Pumas UNAM.United have been hot on De Jong’s heels all summer although he’s reportedly reluctant to make the switch to Old Trafford.

      Frenkie de Jong picked up the ball in his own half before embarking on a mazy run in Barcelona’s 6-0 rout over Pumas UNAMCredit: FC Barcelona, @_GS_3
      The midfielder then split the opposition defence with a scintillating pass which his team-mates failed to capitalise onCredit: FC Barcelona, @_GS_3
      Robert Lewandowski also scored on his home debut, and provided two assistsCredit: Rex
      But De Jong’s resistance hasn’t deterred the Red Devils who hope to cajole the midfielder into a move by offering him a contract worth £450,000-a-week.
      And it was clear to see why United are prepared to make him the club’s highest-paid player as he shone at the Nou Camp on Sunday night.
      Footage from the clash shows the Dutch ace send former team-mate Dani Alves the wrong way before charging into enemy territory from his own half – leaving a slew of opponents behind with his blistering pace.
      He then split the defence in two with a mesmerising pass that should’ve resulted in a goal.
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      Not that it mattered anyway as Barca were already 5-0 up at that point.
      De Jong then put the game to bed in the 84th minute, and his display left United fans lamenting on Twitter about how they need him after witnessing their team crumble to Brighton.
      However, De Jong wasn’t the only star on fire for Barca.
      It was Lewandowski’s first appearance at the Nou Camp since completing his summer move from Bayern Munich – and it’s safe to say he wasn’t phased by the occasion.
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      The 33-year-old opened the scoring after just three minutes in style when he rounded Puma’s keeper before curling the ball into the net from the tightest of angles.
      The striker then turned provider when he sumptuously served Pedri with deft through balls twice.
      Lewandowski’s second assist was a thing of beauty as he cheekily back-heeled the ball into the incoming Pedri’s path who went on a brief run before slotting home.
      However, Barca are going to have to make some cuts to their squad in order to register Lewandowski, plus fellow new signings Jules Kounde and Raphinha.
      Reports claim LaLiga have issued Barca the ultimatum ahead of the new season to reduce the club’s crippling debt load. More