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      Man Utd stars set for Middlesbrough loan transfers as Michael Carrick says he will use ‘relationship’ to his advantage

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      MIDDLESBROUGH manager Michael Carrick is planning to use his relationship with Manchester United to secure loan signings.The 41-year-old recently took over at the Riverside Stadium following the sacking of Chris Wilder – it is his first job in management.
      Micheal Carrick is hoping to bring in some players with Man Utd connectionsCredit: Getty
      And Carrick has revealed that he is hoping to use his connections to Man Utd to help him in the transfer market.
      When asked about this he responded: “It depends who is expensive or not, they [Man Utd] might give me a couple of cheap deals.
      “That’s part of football isn’t it? Who you know and building relationships and trust.
      “Hopefully we’ll take good players whether it’s to sign them or on loan and they’re going to trust us looking after their players.
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      “And players are going to want to come here and play because they see us doing things a certain way.”
      Man Utd already have Amad Diallo (Sunderland), Hannibal Mejbri (Birmingham), Ethan Laird (QPR) and Alvaro Fernandez (Preston) out on loan at Championship sides.
      United have a number of young and out of favour players that Boro could make a move for such as the likes of Brandon Williams, Axel Tuanzebe, Facundo Pellistri and Teden Mengi.
      Carrick spent 11 illustrious years as a Red Devils player where he won five Premier League titles and a Champions League.
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      Once he retired he was then appointed as a coach working under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before taking over as a caretaker boss for a few games once the Norwegian was sacked.
      But it was his former manager Sir Alex Ferguson who offered him advice before taking up the job at Middlesbrough.
      Carrick revealed: “I spoke to Sir Alex a few times. I probably spoke to him more since I stopped playing than I did when I was playing, I didn’t want to get too close to him when I was playing.
      “It’s well documented that he takes real pride in ex-players progressing into coaches or managers and takes pride in helping them as well.
      “He’s certainly done that for me and I really appreciate the advice he’s given me.
      Carrick also thanked Mourinho for handing him his first coaching role.
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      David De Gea ‘willing to cut his £375,000-a-week wages to sign new Man Utd contract with deal running out’

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      DAVID DE GEA is reportedly willing to take a pay cut on his mammoth £375,000-a-week wages at Manchester United.That’s so he can continue playing into his THIRTEENTH season at Old Trafford next year.
      David De Gea is ready to take a wage cut so he can secure a new Man Utd contractCredit: Getty
      De Gea, 31, has been at United since 2011 after a £19million move from Atletico Madrid.
      But his current deal expires in 2023, and talks are yet to commence over an extension.
      De Gea’s contract has an option which would take it to 2024.
      However, that would see United continue to pay his £375k weekly wage.
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      And it’s believed Red Devils chiefs are hesitant to continue forking out the huge sum.
      The Athletic now claims De Gea is ready to take action himself in order to remain in the north-west.
      They say the gloveman is “open” to accepting reduced terms on a brand new deal, sealing his future at United for at least one more year.
      De Gea is currently in his 12th season at the Theatre of Dreams.
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      And his strong form suggests he has no plans to slow down.
      Indeed, boss Erik ten Hag wants to De Gea remain after delighting in his recent performances.
      And talks on a deal could commence once the season is back underway following the World Cup.
      Ten Hag said: “We said first we are focusing on the games but when we come to an end with this block, we have the World Cup and then we have to think about [his contract].
      “In the background we have our strategies for how to deal with it.
      “It is clear already and I have already emphasised it several times.
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      “I am really happy with David, he is a great goalkeeper. He is only 31, he is fit, he can progress even more.
      “He was already impressive for Man United and I think he will do that in the future as well.” More

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      Barcelona interested in Benjamin Pavard transfer with Bayern Munich full back’s contract expiring in 2024

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      BARCELONA are considering making a move for Bayern Munich star Benjamin Pavard, according to reports.The right-back’s contract at the German champions expires in 2024 and he supposedly would like to leave the club.
      Benjamin Pavard is reportedly ready to leave Bayern Munich with his deal running outCredit: Getty
      Barcelona are keen to sign a full-back with nobody consistently nailing down the spot in the starting XI this season.
      Sergi Roberto has featured 11 times on the right side of the defence this campaign but his contract ends at the end of this season.
      Former Arsenal ace Hector Bellerin was signed by Barca in the summer to play there but he has made just four appearances since arriving at the Nou Camp.
      Jules Kounde has had to fill in at right-back despite predominately being a centre-back.
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      Xavi reportedly sees adding a new full-back to the squad as a priority and Pavard could be his first choice, claim outlet Sport, after scoring against his potential new employers.
      The 26-year-old has starred for Bayern since joining them in 2019.
      He has featured 136 times winning the Bundesliga three times and the Champions League once.
      But the French World Cup winner is ready to quit the club in the summer in seek of a new challenge.
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      If a deal for Pavard does not materialise then they could potentially turn their attention to Manchester United’s Diogo Dalot.
      Barcelona could be set for another busy window at the end of the season amid talks regarding legend Lionel Messi and a plethora of midfielders.
      Messi could be set to join Inter Miami and is reportedly ignoring calls from Barcelona who want to bring him ‘home’.
      The Catalan giants have also been linked with Jorginho, Bruno Guimaraes and Ruben Neves. More

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      Juventus step up contract talks with English wonderkid Samuel Iling-Junior as Prem clubs circle on ex-Chelsea star

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      JUVENTUS are ready to begin talks with English starlet Samuel Iling-Junior amid interest from Premier League clubs, according to reports.Iling-Junior has burst on to the scene, making a big impact off the bench for the Italian side this season.
      Samuel Iling-Junior of has starred for Juve’s youth teamCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old winger came on for his Champions League debut in the loss to Benfica and provided an assist six minutes after his introduction.
      He then got another assist a matter of days later in 1-0 win over Leece within a minute of being subbed on by manager Max Allegri for his third first-team appearance.
      The teenager’s contract expires at the end of this season and Juve are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal, claim The Athletic.
      With his deal running out a number of top clubs are beginning to circle.
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      Negotiations between the player and Juventus are supposedly set to take place imminently.
      Iling-Junior was on the books of Chelsea for nine years from 2013 to 2020 before departing and opting for a switch to Italy despite Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich rumoured to have been interested.
      He has featured in a number of age groups for England and has been capped three times at Under-20s level.
      Juventus have got off to a slow start this campaign and sit 7th in Serie A but remain in touching distance of the top four.
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      The club have also failed to make it out the group stage of the Champions League and may drop into the Europa League.
      Pressure is building on Allegri but club legend turned vice-president Pavel Nedved has said they still have “full faith” in their boss.
      And he may not be able to count on Iling-Junior as he is expected to be out until after the World Cup with an ankle injury. More

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      Tottenham ‘make Ruslan Malinovskyi transfer move’ with Antonio Conte keen on January move for Atalanta midfielder

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly stepping up their pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi.Spurs boss Antonio Conte has gone on record as saying he wants to add to his squad in the January window after a couple of poor results in recent weeks.
      Malinovskyi is being linked with a move to Tottenham in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      And Ukraine international Malinovskyi has been linked with a move to North London.
      According to Il Giorno, Tottenham have now made contact with Atalanta’s head of recruitment, Lee Congerton, over a possible deal.
      It comes as the 29-year-old searches for more game time having started just four of the Serie A side’s 12 league matches so far this season.
      And the report states he would only set the Lilywhites back around £13million.
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      But other Premier League clubs are also thought to be monitoring his situation.
      Nottingham Forest and West Ham are among the English teams keeping tabs on Malinovskyi.
      Spurs have been criticised for failing to control games in the middle of the park, while also lacking creativity in central areas.
      And Malinovskyi could provide that, with the former Shakhtar Donetsk star boasting 30 goals and 27 assists in 139 matches since joining Atalanta in 2019.
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      He has also been capped 51 times for Ukraine, bagging seven goals.
      Atalanta are not currently offering their players any form of European competition after they finished eighth in Serie A last season.
      Meanwhile, Spurs could still be in the Champions League come the new year, but that will depend on whether they can avoid defeat in Marseille on Tuesday evening. More

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      Chelsea interested in Nelson Semedo transfer with Wolves full-back targeted as back up to injured Reece James

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      CHELSEA have identified Nelson Semedo as a back up right-back to Reece James, according to reports.England international James, 22, is currently in a race to be fit for the World Cup after suffering a knee injury last month.
      Wolves right-back Semedo is being targeted by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      During his absence, Blues boss Graham Potter has been forced to use a variety of players on the right side of his defence.
      They have included Cesar Azpilicueta, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Christian Pulisic and Raheem Sterling.
      And that has coincided with a four-game winless run which culminated in a 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Brighton on Saturday.
      According to Give Me Sport, Wolves man Semedo is being considered as a potential target for Chelsea in the January window as they look to supply James with sufficient competition.
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      The former Barcelona man, 28, arrived at Molineux for £37million in 2020 and has made 75 appearances for the Premier League club.
      And he has shown his versatility by playing in both a back four and back five.
      But a hamstring problem over the summer has seen him fall out of favour under Bruno Lage, starting just seven games so far this season.
      And it means he could be enticed by a move to Chelsea – who would offer him Champions League football for the first time since he left Barcelona.
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      However, it remains to be seen whether Wolves will allow the Portuguese full-back to depart the club.
      Wanderers currently sit 19th in the Premier League table with just two wins from their opening 13 matches.
      And the prospect of a relegation battle could mean they are reluctant to let any players go before the end of the campaign. More

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      Man Utd desperate not to lose Marcus Rashford and will activate contract clause by January if they cannot agree new deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will trigger a 12-month extension in Marcus Rashford’s contract if they cannot agree a new deal by January.The 25-year-old’s current deal with the Red Devils is set to expire in the summer.
      Rashford scored the winner against West Ham at the weekendCredit: AFP
      This means he is free to begin talks with non-English clubs from the turn of the year.
      Rashford’s representatives met with Paris Saint-Germain in the summer but a move never seemed close to being done.
      And United boss Erik ten Hag is now keen to keep him at the club as he sees the England man as integral to his plans.
      The Mail, confirming our story from September, say this means United will look to trigger the one-year extension written into Rashford’s £200,000-a-week contract.
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      The club are not confident of tying him down to a new contract before January, particularly given the World Cup is on the horizon.
      As a result, it is believed they will utilise a clause to further his existing deal by 12 months, giving them time to negotiate a new deal.
      Rashford has shown a return to form so far this season as Ten Hag has put faith in him to lead the line for United ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.
      He has contributed seven goals and three assists in 15 appearances.
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      His 100th goal for the club came on Sunday as the Red Devils beat West Ham 1-0 at Old Trafford.
      And the forward, who has been with United since he was seven, praised Ten Hag’s impact on the team morale.
      He said: “When you are playing in a team sport, you want the players to be together.
      “The energy is more positive within the whole team and at the training ground, that is the biggest thing.
      “It is stuff he [Ten Hag] mentioned as soon as he came in.” More

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      Lionel Messi ‘ignoring calls from Barcelona’ with old club desperate to seal return despite Inter Miami transfer talks

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      LIONEL MESSI is IGNORING calls from Barcelona as he holds talks over a sensational transfer to Inter Miami, reports suggest. The legendary Argentine has been linked with a switch to the MLS side when his current contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summer.
      Lionel Messi is said to be ignoring phone calls from Barcelona’s presidentCredit: Getty
      This is despite the clear desire of former club Barcelona to bring him back – with their season once again threatening to capitulate.
      And according to Spanish outlet Sport, Messi has even been ignoring phone calls from a close negotiator to club president Joan Laporta – which would doubtless come as a huge blow to their ambitions.
      Messi, 35, seems to have finally hit his stride in Paris, with 12 goals and 13 assists in just 17 games this season.
      And while PSG would also like to keep him for longer, most reports on Messi’s future see it pointing elsewhere.
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      Inter owner David Beckham hinted at a possible move for Messi months ago.
      With this plan now out in the open the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and PSG star’s MLS franchise is said to be growing “increasingly confident” about securing Messi’s services.
      Miami already plays host to a $9million apartment for Messi, who previously admitted a desire to one day play in America.
      Messi has confirmed that the Qatar World Cup would be his final appearance at the tournament.
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      And as fate would have it, his 1000th career appearance could well be the final – though he would need to miss a few games between now and then to make that coincidence a reality.
      He “scared millions” earlier this month after going down and appearing to be injured – only for him to tie up his laces instead.
      The former Barca man recently overtook the record of Brazilian great Pele for the most goals and assists ever. More