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      Chelsea in Wesley Fofana transfer boost as Leicester could cash in on defender after Southampton defeat

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      LEICESTER CITY are reportedly considering selling Wesley Fofana to Chelsea after their dismal start to the season.The Foxes languish in 18th spot in the Premier League after losing two of their opening three games in the competition.
      Leicester City are reportedly considering selling Fofana to Chelsea so they can revamp their squad following Saturday’s loss to SouthamptonCredit: MatchDay Images Limited
      Brendan Rodgers’ side’s 2-1 defeat to Southampton on Saturday further highlighted his team’s need for new signings.
      They’ve only brought in one player this summer so far, and need cash to rejuvenate their depleted squad.
      And this is why The Athletic claim the Foxes are finally considering letting Fofana leave after playing hardball all summer.
      Chelsea have had two bids for Fofana slapped down as they’ve fallen way below Leicester’s £85million valuation for the defender.
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      But the Blues could now be in luck as Leicester may be tempted by a cash-plus player offer for Fofana, the report added.
      This will allow Rodgers to bring in a slew of new stars with a right-winger at the top of the list, it was also stated.
      The Foxes’ new stance will be music to Fofana’s ears as he’s urged the club to let him leave for the Blues.
      A move to Thomas Tuchel’s side should be smooth sailing if the Blues come to an agreement with the Foxes.
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      He’s already agreed personal terms with West Londoners, and missed the Foxes clash with the Saints while his future gets sorted out.
      Fofana cut a forlorn figure as he watched the game with his girlfriend, and he didn’t even flash a smile when the Foxes scored. More

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      How Casemiro will fit in to Man Utd XI with ex-Real Madrid star unleashing Fred and finally getting best out of him

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      JUST a few days ago there seemed little chance of Casemiro leaving Real Madrid.  Why would he want to rock the boat just a few months before the Qatar World Cup?
      Casemiro of Real Madrid is on his way to join Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Manchester United’s Fred could benefit from the arrival of his Brazilian teammateCredit: AP
      In an ideal universe, the offer from Old Trafford would have come in the January transfer window but that is not the way that things have worked out.
      The horror show against Brentford has highlighted the urgency of Manchester United’s needs.
      True, the long-term aim of Erik ten Hag may well be a dynamic, high pressing side – a model of play for which Casemiro is not a natural fit. 
      But the short term necessity is to balance out the side – a need which may extend into the next couple of seasons as United rebuild.
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      Brazil coach Tite refers to Casemiro as his “competitive leader.” And it is certainly that type of temperament that United could do with at the moment. 
      The 30-year-old midfielder is not the quickest or the most mobile.
      However, he has excellent awareness of what is going on around him allowing him to plug defensive gaps while also transferring the ball quickly and efficiently to the front players.
      A fascinating aspect of Casemiro’s move to Old Trafford is the effect this could have on his Brazil midfield partner Fred.
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      He is much maligned by the Premier League pundits and it is unfortunate that they do not see more of him for Brazil. 
      He is coming under pressure for his place from Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle, but for the time being Fred is first choice on merit after a sequence of good displays.
      It is striking how much more freedom he enjoys when he wears the yellow shirt. 
      Fred, 29, is able to use his lung power to link up with the strikers, and even run beyond them. 
      Brazil’s coaching staff have a healthy admiration for him, as the type of unselfish player who makes those around him look better.
      They also suspect that he can be too nice for his own good and has reigned in too much of his natural box-to-box game for Man Utd because he has been asked to do so.
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      The balance of Fred’s game could be about to change. There is no doubt now about who is going to do the holding midfielder.
      Casemiro will sit in front of the back four, probably not too far away from the centre-backs. Once he has bedded in, the division of responsibilities will be much clearer. Casemiro holds, Fred can run on.
      The ideal midfield trio of functions has one to get the ball, one to give it and one to go. In this case they win possession collectively, Casemiro gives the forward pass and Fred makes the forward burst.
      The news of Casemiro heading to Manchester United has come as a huge surprise. Nowhere will that news have been greeted more warmly than in the house of United’s No.17 Fred.
      Casemiro has earned 63 international caps in his glittering careerCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Man Utd near Cody Gakpo transfer after ‘reaching personal agreement’ but PSV are still holding out for £42m

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly agreed personal terms with PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gapko – despite a price disparity with the Dutch club.United expect to complete Gakpo’s switch before the transfer window closes.
      Man United have reportedly agreed personal terms with PSV ace Cody Gakpo although they still need to work out a price for the winger with PSVCredit: Rex
      They’ve submitted a £34million bid for the winger, but their proposal falls short of PSV’s valuation of the 23-year-old.
      The Dutch outfit are holding out for at least £42m in order to let Gakpo leave, according to PSV expert Rik Elfrink.
      And he claims the Red Devils can wrap up the Gakpo deal by Wednesday if they can cough up the outstanding millions.
      Erik ten Hag’s side are in desperate need of new attackers following their dreadful start to the season which has seen them lose to Brighton and Brentford.
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      The Dutchman is looking to follow up Gakpo’s capture by bringing in Ajax star Anthony to Old Trafford after also agreeing terms with the winger.
      The Brazil star, 22, has agreed to a five-year contract, keeping him at Old Trafford until 2027.
      Ajax have been playing hardball thus far, but United plan to break their resolve with a fresh £80m bid this week.
      Anthony and Gakpo will complete a new look United midfield including fellow new recruits Christian Eriksen and Casemiro.
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      Eriksen joined United earlier this summer, while United splashed £70m to bring Casemiro from Real Madrid last week.
      But the Brazilian midfielder’s visa issues means he won’t complete his move in time for United’s match against Liverpool on Monday night.
      However, it’s hoped he’ll be registered in time for their clash with Southampton next week. More

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      Fans all say the same thing as Casemiro breaks down in tears in Real Madrid farewell ahead of Man Utd transfer

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      FANS are all saying the same thing after Real Madrid star Casemiro broke down in tears during his farewell speech ahead of his move to Manchester United. The Brazilian midfielder said an emotional goodbye to the club he has been at since 2013.
      Casemiro is on his way to join Man Utd
      The Brazil star was visibly emotional in his farewell speech to Real Madrid
      His wife also cried
      Tears flowed for the whole family as his eldest daughter was also emotional
      As he begun to cry, fans saw the an opportunity to poke fun at his new club with one saying: “Casemiro is crying because he has to move to Man Utd.”
      The same comment was repeated by many: “Just found out he is going to United.”
      Social media continued to react: “He’s crying not because he’s leaving Madrid. He’s crying because he will have to play in midfield along with McFred.”
      The banter kept coming, even United fans themselves joined in saying: “Can’t tell if he’s crying because he’s a class act or the fact that Harry Maguire will now captain him.”
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      In his farewell speech Casemiro spoke of his admiration for Los Balncos saying: “This is Real Madrid. When you win, you have to win again; when you lose, it’s worth nothing.
      “My value is that I always gave it my all inside the pitch. I will always continue to be a Real Madrid fan.
      “I’m going to, the biggest team in the world and that can compete with the greatness of Real Madrid, although now it doesn’t.
      “I haven’t spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo, I hope he stays because he’s one of the best players in all the time.
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      “I want to bring my values ​​to Manchester United, everything that Real Madrid taught me, to win from day to day, from every training session.
      “At 30 years old, I am in the best moment of my career I enjoy everything I have.
      “My mother taught me that there are no mountains you can’t climb. That’s how I face what’s coming.
      “I’m like an 18-year-old. I’d play tonight against Liverpool if it was up to myself. I’m excited about the challenge of working to win again.
      “New challenges, a new club, another country, another culture. I arrive with all the enthusiasm in the world
      “Those who think I’m leaving for money is because they don’t know me.”
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      Casemiro, 30, is set to fly to Manchester today and be unveiled as a new signing at Old Trafford tonight before his new club take on Liverpool.
      The transfer was not completed in time for him to feature versus Jurgen Klopp’s side due to visa issues resulting in a delay.
      Former Real Madrid star Raphael Varane supposedly played a key role in convincing the five-time Champions League winner to join him at United.
      Casemiro played for Real Madrid 336 times scoring 31 goals forming part of an iconic midfield trio with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
      Erik ten Hag has allowed around £60million of his budget to be spent on Casemiro and he is set to be one of the highest earners at the club on around £375,000-a-week.
      The United boss has been keen to strengthen his options after a woeful start to the season.
      He has pursued Frenkie de Jong all summer but moved quickly to snap up Casemiro, they maintain interested in the Barca star too. More

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      Man Utd fans all saying the same thing about Casemiro after clip of him wiping out Liverpool’s James Milner goes viral

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have lauded Casemiro after a clip went viral of him chopping down Liverpool’s James Milner while at Real Madrid.The 30-year-old Brazilian agreed a £70million move to Old Trafford last week as Erik ten Hag secured his fourth summer signing.
      Casemiro slammed into Milner during a Champions League quarter-final vs LiverpoolCredit: Getty

      Robertson and Klopp furiously reacted to Casemiro’s tackle on MilnerCredit: Getty
      Casemiro only received a booking for the challenge on MilnerCredit: AFP
      Following Casemiro’s arrival – which will see him earn £350,000 a week – social media latched onto an old video of the midfielder crunching Liverpool man Milner.
      It occurred during the second leg of a Champions League quarter-final clash between the Reds and Madrid in 2021.
      With Los Blancos 3-1 up from the first leg in the Bernabeu, Milner decided to lay an early one on striker Karim Benzema in the return fixture at Anfield.
      Shortly after that altercation, Casemiro then ruthlessly scythed Milner down on the near touchline as Jurgen Klopp and the rest of the Liverpool bench jumped up to furiously react.
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      Left-back Andy Robertson got in the face of Casemiro – who escaped with a booking despite VAR checking for a possible red card.
      The game ended goalless as Madrid progressed before losing to Chelsea in the last four.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd fans are excited by the prospect of the South American fitting into their side.
      He is expected to be unveiled at Old Trafford ahead of the clash with Liverpool on Monday night, but will play no part in the game itself.
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      However, that did not stop Red Devils supporters from praising Casemiro in response to his foul on Milner last year.
      One social media user said: “Pay Casemiro whatever he wants.”
      While another added: “That’s a character we need in the dressing room. #noBS.”
      And a third continued the Casemiro complements, saying: “If he does clatter into people like that, we need that.
      “This team has been so soft and easy to play against for too long. Need some bite about this team.” More

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      Aston Villa’s £17m winger Bertrand Traore joins Istanbul Basaksehir on shock loan transfer until end of season

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      ASTON VILLA have shipped attacker Betrand Traore out on loan to Istanbul Başakşehir.Traore joined Villa from Lyon in 2020 for a fee of £17million.
      Bertrand Traore has left Aston Villa to join Turkish side İstanbul Başakşehir on loan for the seasonCredit: Instagram @avfcofficial
      But he’s failed to nail down a regular spot in Villa’s first team thus far.
      The ex-Chelsea winger’s only featured in 48 games in that two year period, scoring eight times and providing seven assists.
      Five of those appearances have come under Steven Gerrard since he took the reins at Villa.
      And now the overlooked 26-year-old will get the chance to flourish in Turkey with Basaksenir for the season.
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      Villa announced his short-term departure on Twitter where they wrote: “Good luck to Bertrand Traoré, who has joined İstanbul Başakşehir on a season-long loan.”
      Traore’s switch to Turkey comes as Villa’s move for Watford ace Ismaila Sarr fell apart.
      The Villians were on the brink of sealing Sarr’s signature – but the transfer hit a snag at the eleventh hour.
      The two parties failed to agree on personal terms, which has led Villa to withdraw their £25m offer for the versatile winger.
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      And the Telegraph claim it’s unlikely Steven Gerrard’s side will make another proposal unless there’s a huge change in Sarr’s demands.
      Villa’s dire need for attacking reinforcements was evident as they crumbled against Crystal Palace on the weekend. More

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      Georgina Rodriguez heads to gym with bodyguard as Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend shows off incredible figure in leggings

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      GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ looked stunning as she travelled to the gym sporting a figure-hugging black outfit along with her bodyguard.Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner was seen donning the all-black gear as she exited her Cadilliac Escalade.
      Georgina Rodriguez was spotted in all black heading for a gym sessionCredit: Splash
      She was accompanied by her bodyguard for the fitness tripCredit: Splash
      The pair both opted for black tops and white footwear as they strolled to the complexCredit: Splash
      It was the second time in the past few days Cristiano Ronaldo’s partner has been seen ahead of a workoutCredit: Splash
      The 28-year-old chose a pair of sunglasses and hooped earrings to match her gymwear.
      But she opted for white Adidas trainers and airpods of the same colour to complete her look.
      And her bodyguard went for the same colours as he strolled by Georgina’s side in a black polo shirt, sunglasses, and white shorts with trainers.
      It was Georgina’s second gym trip in the past few days, although she chose grey leggings on her last fitness outing.
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      Her boyfriend Ronaldo has also been training hard ahead of Manchester United’s must-win clash against Liverpool on Monday night.
      But want-away Ronaldo was stony-faced as he practiced with his United team-mates ahead of the heavily anticipated clash.
      The Portuguese attacker started on the bench in the Red Devils’ 4-0 humiliation against Brentford.
      But he’s expected to lead the line for United tonight against Jurgen Klopp’s side as they seek to lift themselves from the foot of the Premier League table.
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      Although it could be one of the last times he pulls on a United shirt as he seeks an exit from Old Trafford.
      Ronaldo’s made it clear he wants to leave the club to pursue Champions League football this summer.
      The Red Devils were previously reluctant to let him leave, but will not stand in his way anymore, reports claim.
      However, finding a new club has been difficult for Ronaldo with a number of clubs including Borussia Dortmund declining the chance to snap him up. More

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      Tottenham in Ruslan Malinovskyi transfer boost as Atalanta star’s Marseille move ‘is on verge of collapse’

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly received a major boost in their pursuit of Atalanta forward Ruslan Malinovskyi.Antonio Conte was interested in bringing the Ukrainian attacking midfielder to North London earlier this summer.
      Malinovskyi’s move to Marseille appears to be looking less likelyCredit: Getty
      The Atalanta star has netted 30 goals in 130 appearances for the Serie A outfit.
      And he has also contributed an impressive 27 assists for Gian Piero Gasperini’s side.
      But Spurs looked set to miss out on the 29-year-old when Marseille closed in on an agreement for him earlier this week.
      However, according to Foot Mercato, a deal with the Ligue 1 side is now on the “verge of collapse”.
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      Malinovskyi is said to be unconvinced by the project at Marseille – who have taken seven points from their opening three league matches.
      That could leave the door open for Tottenham – with Conte considering him an alternative to Dejan Kulusevski on the right of his front three, according to Corriere.
      Spurs have a good relationship with Atalanta having previously agreed moves for Cristian Romero and Pierluigi Gollini.
      An offer from the Lilywhites would likely be a player and cash bid – with left-back Sergio Reguilon going the other way.
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      The former Real Madrid defender has been outcast by Conte at the start of the campaign following the arrival of Ivan Perisic and emergence of Ryan Sessegnon.
      Reguilon is one of four Tottenham stars who has been forced to train away from the rest of the squad after being left behind for their pre-season tour of South Korea last month.
      Two of the others – Tanguy Ndombele and Giovani Lo Celso – have subsequently secured loan moves to Napoli and Villarreal.
      The fourth player of the forgotten quartet, Harry Winks, is yet to find another club but has been linked with Everton and Southampton. More