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      Man Utd blow as Mauro Icardi’s wife and agent Wanda is set to hold transfer talks with Galatasaray over loan from PSG

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a reported blow in their pursuit of Mauro Icardi.That’s because the Paris Saint-Germain star’s wife and agent Wanda Nara is in talks with Galatasaray over a loan move.
      Mauro Icardi is in talks with Galatasaray over a loan moveCredit: Alamy
      Wife and agent Wanda Nara is leading talks with the Turkish sideCredit: @wanda_nara
      Nicolo Schira claims Icardi looks destined to leave France this summer after falling out of Christophe Galtier’s plans.
      The former Inter Milan captain, 29, scored just four times in Ligue 1 last term.
      And partner Wanda, who is also his agent, is on the hunt for a fresh start.
      Man United have been strongly linked with a move following doubts over Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
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      The Red Devils were reportedly ready to make a swoop ahead of transfer deadline day.
      But it’s now reckoned Galatasaray are leading the race for Icardi.

      The Turkish giants have made several big signings so far, including Napoli’s Dries Mertens, Porto’s Sergio Oliveira and Arsenal’s Lucas Torreira.
      But they now want Icardi to lead their charge to a first league title since 2019.
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      Wanda is known as a tough negotiator in transfers
      Man Utd have also been linked with a move for Wanda’s partner Icardi
      It’s reckoned Galatasaray are looking to strike an initial loan deal.
      And they are willing to cover £2.5million of Icardi’s £10m annual wage.
      Incredibly, PSG are so eager for a move to happen that they are happy to cover the other £7.5m.
      Icardi and Wanda are now set to hold talks with Gala with the aim of striking an agreement as soon as possible.
      It means United will have to look elsewhere if they remain set on signing another striker.
      But with Anthony Martial back from injury and Ronaldo appearing to be more settled following Casemiro’s arrival, Erik ten Hag could yet stick with his current options. More

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      Arsenal ‘offer West Ham chance to sign Ainsley Maitland-Niles’ as they look to offload midfielder in transfer window

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      ARSENAL have offered West Ham the chance to snap up utility man Ainsley Maitland-Niles.The Gunners youth product has only one year left on his contract, so the club are keen to cash in while they still can.
      Ainsley Maitland-Niles is all smiles but could be ready to head for Arsenal exitCredit: Getty
      The 24-year-old has been used at both wing-back and in midfield but Arsenal are now keen to move on him.
      Maitland-Niles has struggled to nail down a first-team spot at the Emirates since making his debut in 2014, aged just 17.
      He also has five caps for England, but none since 2020.
      And has already been farmed out on loan to Ipswich, West Brom and Roma as he toiled to grab a starting place at the Gunners.
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      However, the Hammers have their eye on other midfield targets, such as Club Brugge ace Hans Vanaken.
      They are also keen on Chelsea and England star Conor Gallagher.

      But they face a battle with Everton to land Gallagher, who was on loan at Crystal Palace last season.
      West Ham boss David Moyes is likely to first see how those other deals progress before turning his attention to Maitland-Niles.
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      The club are also eyeing up an ambitious swoop for Lyon and Brazil striker Lucas Paqueta.
      Struggling Hammers are currently bottom of the table with no points from three games, so Moyes needs to act fast. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Ander Herrera RIPS UP PSG contract and set for emotional transfer return to Athletic Bilbao

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      FORMER Manchester United star Ander Herrera is nearing an emotional return to La Liga club Athletic BilbaoThe Spanish midfielder is set to be released by Paris-Saint Germain two years early with the Ligue 1 giants desperate to trim their squad.
      Ander Herrera will be returning to Athletic Bilbao after he terminated his contract with PSG two years earlyCredit: Getty
      Herrera joined PSG from United in 2019 but has seen his playing time severely limited since last season.
      The 33-year-old was determined to fulfil his contract at the Parc de Princes, but has now accepted it is time to move on.
      And the former Spain international only has eyes for his boyhood club.
      Marca report that Herrera has even accepted a 40 per cent reduction on his severance package from PSG so Bilbao won’t have to pay a transfer fee.
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      It is understood he will sign a two-year deal with the LaLiga side.
      Herrera will be immediately available for Ernesto Valverde’s side who have so far managed a draw against Mallorca and a 1-0 win over Valencia in the La Liga season.
      This will be Herrera’s return to the club he played for for three years between 2011 and 2014.
      During that period, he was also under the wing of Valverde – who now finds himself once again managing Bilbao – who gave him 128 appearances in which he scored 11 goals.
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      At that time he joined the club from Real Zaragoza.
      From Bilbao he went on to sign for United before he joined PSG on a free transfer in 2019.
      During his time in Paris, he managed 95 appearance across all competitions in which he netted in six goals and registered six assists.
      He added two Ligue 1 titles to his trophy case but unfortunately did not manage to make European success like he had done when he won the Europa League with the Red Devils in the 2016/17 season. More

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      West Ham ‘launch £34m Lucas Paqueta transfer bid and in advanced talks with Lyon over shock move for playmaker’

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      WEST HAM have launched a stunning £34million transfer bid for Lucas Paqueta, according to reports.The Lyon star was linked with a move to Arsenal earlier in the transfer, with chief Edu even admitting his admiration for the playmaker.
      West Ham have launched a bid for Lyon and Brazil laymaker Lucas PaquetaCredit: Getty
      Paqueta, who turns 25 this week, has also been a target for Newcastle, Tottenham and possibly even Manchester City in this summer window.
      However, it is said the Hammers are now in advanced talks with the Brazilian.
      According to The Athletic, the East London club are working hard to get a deal over the line.
      A bid of £34m was submitted with negotiations now taking place over the fee and personal terms.
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      Paqueta joined Lyon in 2020 and has racked up 18 goals in 67 Ligue 1 matches.
      On the international stage, he has seven in 33 and looks set to be part of Brazil’s World Cup squad in Qatar later this year.
      David Moyes has already signed Gianluca Scamacca, Maxwel Cornet, Flynn Downes, Alphonse Areola, Nayef Aguerd, Emerson Palmeiri and Thilo Kehrer this summer.
      Kehrer endured a torrid debut as he gave away an early penalty in the 2-0 defeat to Brighton.
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      Paqueta was born in Rio de Janeiro and came through the Flamengo academy.
      He earned his transfer to Europe when AC came calling in 2019 but after just one season he switched to France and settled instantaneously.
      His rise in the Brazil national team saw him work with former team coordinator Edu.
      Now overseeing transfers at Arsenal, Paqueta’s compatriot said said: “I’m very respectful when I talk about Lucas.
      “I’m a guy who likes him a lot, I’ve always liked him, since my time with Brazil’s national team.
      “He’s had a great season, he was considered the best [overseas] player in the French league.”
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      But with Martin Odegaard, Fabio Vieira and Emile Smith Rowe already operating in creative midfield roles, the Gunners did not get a transfer done this summer.
      And with Newcastle stalling over their £50m offer as they focus on Alexander Isak, it could be West Ham fans on the bubbles very soon if all parties are happy. More

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      Chelsea told to include Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in transfer bid for Anthony Gordon by Everton

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      CHELSEA might have to sacrifice either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja in a loan deal with Everton to get Anthony Gordon.The 21-year-old has told Everton he wants a move to Stamford Bridge, but the Toffees are so far refusing to sell.
      Anthony Gordon told Everton that he wants to move to Chelsea despite having three years left on his contract
      Everton want Conor Gallagher as part of a deal to take Gordon to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Chelsea saw a shock £45million bid rejected last week and are believed to be lining up an improved offer of up to £60m for the Goodison academy kid.
      But, according to talkSPORT, Blues boss Thomas Tuchel might need to sweeten the deal with player to finally get his man as the transfer window edges closer to an end.
      They report that the Merseyside club are ready to renegotiate as long as either Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja are included in the deal.
      Toffees boss Frank Lampard is desperate to strengthen his squad after picking up just one point so far this season.
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      Midfielder Gallagher suffered a nightmare first Premier League start for Chelsea last weekend in the horror 3-0 loss to Leeds.
      The 22-year-old could be allowed to leave the club, but also has West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace in the race to sign him.
      The Irons are planning to place a loan bid to strengthen their forces after they lost their first three Prem matches to Man City, Nottingham Forest and Brighton.
      Striker Broja has only featured once, as a last-minute substitute, against Spurs this season after impressing on loan at Southampton last campaign.
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      Lampard is aware that Chelsea are after his wonderkid but admitted that he will not make it easy for them to sign him.
      After winning 1-0 to Fleetwood on Tuesday night in a Carabao Cup tie, he told talkSPORT: “He’s our player and the latest is the same as what I said after the game against Nottingham Forest – he’s our player and he’s got three years left on his contract.
      “We’re aware of the interest of Chelsea as the world is now.
      “This situation has to be right for Everton Football Club and for me as the coach of the team so we’re in the same position that we were a few days ago.”
      “We’ve had some players coming in and probably a couple of more players to come in for sure that we’re looking at.” More

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      Newcastle AGREE £63m transfer for Alexander Isak with Real Sociedad striker to become club’s record signing

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      NEWCASTLE have agreed a £63MILLION deal for Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak.The 22-year-old Swedish international has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the past.
      Alexander Isak looks set to join Newcastle for a club record feeCredit: Getty
      But Newcastle have now agreed a hefty £63m fee with Newcastle for the player.
      He has scored 44 goals in 132 appearances for the LaLiga outfit.
      The offer is thought to be an initial payment in the region of £59m, with a further £4m in add-ons.
      Sociedad will also receive 10 per cent of any future sale of Isak by Newcastle.
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      The deal smashes the North East oufit’s previous biggest transfer fee – which was £42m for Bruno Guimaraes.
      And it means Eddie Howe will have three recognised strikers to choose from up front in Isak, Callum Wilson and Chris Wood.
      Newcastle missed out on Hugo Ekitike earlier in the summer as he opted to choose Paris Saint-Germain.
      But they have now found one of Europe’s top young strikers instead.
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      It comes following an impressive start to the new Premier League season – with a win over Nottingham Forest followed up by draws against Brighton and Manchester City.
      Meanwhile, Isak’s final game for Sociedad looks set to have been their 4-1 defeat to Barcelona on Sunday evening.
      The Spanish side are keen to try and replace him in the final seven days of the transfer window – with Jon Karrikaburu currently their only fit forward. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Juan Mata stuck in limbo over Real Betis transfer as club face Barcelona-style salary sanctions

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      JUAN MATA’S hopes of joining Real Betis have hit the skids due to the LaLiga club’s salary sanctions.Mata, 34, has been a free agent since leaving Manchester United this summer.
      Real Betis may be unable to complete the signing of Juan Mata as they need to balance the books before bringing in new facesCredit: Reuters
      The midfielder has been swamped with interest from teams in the MLS since his United exit.
      But he’s not interested in a move Stateside, and a switch to Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal doesn’t excite Mata either.
      However, Mata’s agreed terms with Betis, but the club have had to pause their pursuit of the Spaniard due to economic restrictions implemented by La Liga chiefs, according to Ondacero.
      The Spanish outfit still need to register five players compiled of Luiz Henrique, Joaquín, William Jose, Guardado and Claudio Bravo, before bringing in Mata.
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      But they’ll need to offload a few stars in order to register the aforementioned bunch, the report adds.
      Betis’ economic woes are the reason why they also cooled their interest in Arsenal ace Hector Bellerin.
      And their dire situation is set to cost them Mata also, as the report claims his agents are beginning to look elsewhere.
      It’s the same plight that Betis’ La Liga counterparts Barca are going through at the moment.
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      The Blaugrana are yet to register new recruit Jules Kounde due to strict LaLiga financial rules.
      And they’ve reportedly got ten days to balance the books before the defender can leave for free before kicking a ball in a Barca shirt. More

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      How Everton could line up after transfer window with no Dele Alli or Anthony Gordon but three new signings

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      FRANK LAMPARD’S Everton side could boast a very different look after the transfer window.The Toffees have endured a rough start to the new Premier League campaign with two defeats and a draw so far.
      Frank Lampard has a tough task keeping Everton in the Premier LeagueCredit: Reuters

      Miguel Almiron has finally hit some decent form at NewcastleCredit: Getty
      That sees the Merseysiders, who only narrowly avoided the drop last term, sit 17th – above the relegation zone because they have scored one more than Wolves.
      Things have not been helped by the injury to main striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin leaving Lampard short of strikers.
      So now the Goodison club are desperately scrambling to secure some business in the closing days of the summer – with the window closing on September 1.
      In order to fund new deals, the sale of Anthony Gordon to Chelsea could prove key.
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      The Blues are set to go in with yet another bid – thought to be around £60million – for the winger, who has told his boyhood club he wants to leave.
      Also heading through the exit door is Dele Alli.
      The former Spurs man has failed to get his career reignited in the north-west and a move to Turkey with Besiktas looks set to get over the line.
      That would free up space and cash for Everton to bolster their squad.
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      Newcastle ace Miguel Almiron is said to be near the top of the Toffees’ wishlist.
      The Toon could be tempted to sell the former club-record signing for the right place as the Paraguayan has struggled to light up St James’ as many hoped following his £20m 2019 arrival from Atalanta United.
      Almiron, 28, could play as one of the wide players in the attack of Lampard’s 4-3-3 with Joao Pedro on the other side.
      The Watford ace has been linked with Newcastle throughout the window.
      However, a deal is yet to be done between the two clubs and Everton could hijack the move in their pursuit of a forward.
      Pedro, 20, can play out wide or through the middle as the central striker.
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      However, the No9 spot could be filled by Armando Broja, 20, in Calvert-Lewin’s absence.
      It is thought Everton will try and negotiate a player-plus-cash transfer with Chelsea for Gordon.
      And out-of-favour striker Broja – who excelled at Southampton last season – could be a suitable option.
      Another name linked with being included in the Gordon deal is Conor Gallagher.
      However, Thomas Tuchel has used the 22-year-old midfielder in all three games already this season so could be tempted to keep him – although there is also interest from West Ham, Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
      Almiron and Pedro could displace in-form Demarai Gray and new-boy Dwight McNeil out wide with Broja preferred to Salomon Rondon.
      Alex Iwobi has been a standout player for Everton of late and is sure to keep his place in midfield, even with the possible arrival of Gallagher.
      Should the Chelsea star not join, though, big-money signing Amadou Onana will be hopeful of nailing down a starting spot soon.
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      The wing-backs, Nathan Patterson and Vitaliy Mykolenko, are safe – as is goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
      The new back three is currently Mason Holgate, Conor Coady and James Tarkowski and could remain that way for the foreseeable future, especially with Ben Godfrey’s long-term absence.
      Anthony Gordon could leave for Chelsea in a £60m transferCredit: Getty
      Everton may land Armando Broja as part of the Gordon dealCredit: Getty
      Conor Gallagher is another player who could be used insteadCredit: Getty
      Joao Pedro is a target for Newcastle but Everton have joined the raceCredit: PA More