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      Man Utd ‘agree deal with Marseille over Bailly loan transfer with option to buy’ as talks continue over personal terms

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      ERIC BAILLY is reportedly close to joining Marseille after the French side agreed a loan deal with Manchester United.The Ivorian defender finds himself down the pecking order at Old Trafford this season.
      Eric Bailly is on the verge of a loan move to MarseilleCredit: Getty
      And new United boss Erik ten Hag has sanctioned an exit so Bailly can get the minutes he craves.
      La Provence claims Marseille are now deep in talks with the centre-back over personal terms.
      The loan deal includes a clause to buy Bailly permanently for £8.5million next summer.
      And it becomes obligatory if Marseille qualify for the Champions League.
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      They must therefore first strike terms with Bailly on a personal contract before the loan deal can go through.
      But the ace is reportedly keen on making the move and talks are expected to go smoothly this weekend.
      Bailly, 28, has been at United since 2016 after a £30million move from Villarreal, but injuries have limited him to just 113 appearances.
      He is not the only United centre-back to be linked with an exit this month, as captain Harry Maguire is being lined up by Chelsea.
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      Bailly is now set to become Marseille’s latest exciting capture after last season’s impressive second-place finish.
      Matteo Guendouzi has been signed permanently from Arsenal, while Nuno Tavares has joined on loan.
      Porto’s Chancel Mbemba and Inter Milan’s Alexis Sanchez arrived on free transfers.
      Meanwhile, sizeable fees were handed over for Roma’s Jordan Veretout, Lens’ Jonathan Clauss and Granada’s Luis Suarez. More

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      How Chelsea could line up with Harry Maguire as they make shock transfer enquiry over Man Utd captain

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      CHELSEA could be lining up in a bold new way next month.That’s because they are reportedly chasing a shock deal for Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.
      Chelsea are lining up a stunning move for Man Utd captain Harry MaguireCredit: EPA
      The England centre-back has emerged as a target for Thomas Tuchel before deadline day.
      United are hoping to land Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic on loan.
      But the Blues want to take advantage by raiding Old Trafford for Maguire.
      They are struggling to get a deal done for Wesley Fofana, with Leicester holding out for an eye-watering £85million fee.
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      And Maguire has emerged as an alternative target.
      He is reportedly facing the axe for United’s upcoming clash against Liverpool.
      Erik ten Hag has already splashed out on Ajax’s Lisandro Martinez.
      And the Dutch boss could now sanction a stunning switch.

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      Should Maguire join Chelsea, he would likely slot straight into Tuchel’s three-man defence.
      That may be ahead of Cesar Azpilicueta, with Thiago Silva and Kalidou Koulibaly already nailed-on to start.
      But Maguire is unlikely to be the only new faces in the side.
      Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong remains in Chelsea’s sights, especially now that N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic are both out injured.
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      As for the attack, Chelsea have agreed personal terms with De Jong’s teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      However, Barca are holding out for £25m, while Chelsea are only prepared to pay £15m. More

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      Man Utd pursuit of Frenkie de Jong ‘seen as over’ after transfer of Casemiro opening path for Chelsea to seal deal

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to end their attempt to sign Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.The midfielder, 24, has been Erik ten Hag’s number one target for much of the summer.
      Manchester United will end their interest in Frenkie de Jong after the capture of CasemiroCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils chased De Jong for much of the summerCredit: Getty
      But after the Red Devils agreed a £74million fee with Barcelona to sign De Jong, the Dutchman turned down the move.
      United have moved for Casemiro instead and have reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign the midfielder for £70m.
      And that deal means the club has ended their pursuit of De Jong, report The Athletic.
      United had previously hoped De Jong would change his mind and agree to complete a transfer.
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      And United ending their hunt means Chelsea now have the opportunity to capitalise.
      Thomas Tuchel is believed to be a big fan of De Jong but the Blues are yet to agree a fee with Barcelona.

      Chelsea hope the Spanish giants will reduce their asking price later in the transfer window and are prepared to wait for that to happen.
      However, De Jong’s preference is to stay at the Nou Camp despite Barca saying he must accept a 50 per cent pay cut while still being owed £14million in deferred wages.
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      With the Casemiro deal complete United could focus their transfer efforts on another key target – Antony.
      The club has ramped up their efforts to sign the winger in recent days but had a £67.5million offer rejected by Ajax.
      The Brazilian has reportedly been made to train alone since and could be left out of the squad for Sunday’s clash with Sparta Rotterdam. More

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      West Ham’s £13m transfer for Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri is back ON after Italian lowers wage demands

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      WEST HAM have resurrected a deal to sign Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri after the player’s agents agreed to accept the terms on offer.The Hammers walked away from a deal earlier this week over high wage and agent demands and were prepared to move on to other targets.
      Emerson Palmieri is ready to agree personal terms with West HamCredit: Getty
      However, representatives indicated that – once the two clubs had agreed a fee – they would accept West Ham’s contract terms.
      The east Londoners are now negotiating with Chelsea over a fee, with an initial £13million set to be paid before add-ons.
      Those add-ons remain a sticking point and are still being negotiated but a deal could be struck over the weekend.
      West Ham boss David Moyes has been keen to add a left-back all summer to provide competition for Aaron Cresswell, who may also be needed in a back three.
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      They are also short in that position following Arthur Masuaku’s move to Besiktas.
      Emerson, who spent last season on loan with Lyon, would become West Ham’s seventh signing of the summer as Moyes overhauls his squad.

      New £30.5million striker Gianluca Scamacca scored the opener on his full debut against Viborg on Thursday night, assisted by fellow summer arrival Maxwel Cornet.
      Moyes has also added defenders Nayef Aguerd and Thilo Kehrer as well as midfielder Flynn Downes while Alphonse Areola made his loan move permanent.
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      West Ham have lost their two opening League games of the new season with defeats to Manchester City and Nottingham Forest.
      The Hammers host Brighton on Sunday looking for their first ever Premier League win against the Seagulls. More

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      Casemiro move to Man Utd CONFIRMED in £70million deal – but Real Madrid star WON’T be able to play against Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed a deal has been reached with Real Madrid to sign Casemiro.The Brazilian, 30, is now reportedly set to agree a four-year contract with the option of an extra year.
      Casemiro will cost Manchester United £70millionCredit: Getty
      He is Erik ten Hag’s fourth addition of the summer and SunSport understands a £60million fee has been agreed, which could rise to £70m.
      Casemiro could make his debut against Southampton next week after United missed the deadline to register him in time for Monday’s clash with Liverpool.
      The midfielder needs to finalise personal terms to complete the transfer and is set to earn £350,000-a-week.
      The transfer is also subject to UK visa requirements and the Brazilian completing a medical.
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      Casemiro is expected to travel to Manchester in the next 48 hours to undergo a medical and finalise paperwork now Real have given the green light.
      Casemiro spent eight years at Real and departs having scooped 18 major trophies including five Champions League titles, while also chipping in with 31 goals in 336 games.

      Real manager Ancelotti confirmed the switch earlier on Friday saying: “I have spoken with Casemiro. Casemiro wants to try a new challenge, and I and the club understand that.
      “After all, he’s done for this club, we need to respect his decision.
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      “Negotiations are ongoing but he has decided to leave Real Madrid.”
      Ancelotti continued: “Casemiro is leaving but we have a lot of resources to replace him. There is no turning back, Casemiro has decided to try a new challenge.
      “We want to wish him the very best. Just yesterday I realised that Casemiro is leaving, but our plans don’t change – we’ll compete for everything with or without Casemiro.” More

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      Chelsea ‘make £15m transfer offer plus Marcos Alonso to Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’

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      CHELSEA have submitted a bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and offered Marcos Alonso to Barcelona in exchange, according to reports.Barca have been linked with a move for Alonso for much of the summer after already pinching Andreas Christensen off the Blues.
      Chelsea have made a £15million bid to sign Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Rex
      The Blues have offered Marcos Alonso to Barcelona in exchange for AubameyangCredit: Getty
      And though Chelsea previously ended negotiations to sell Alonso to the Catalans, they have now offered up the Spaniard along with £15million to sign Aubameyang, report The Athletic.
      And it is believed negotiating personal terms with the striker will not be a problem, with Aubameyang opting to join Chelsea over Manchester United.
      But the Gabon international is happy at the Nou Camp and would like to stay – with manager Xavi also wanting to keep hold of the star.
      However Barcelona need to sell to ease their financial turmoil and wish to remove his £80,000 a week salary from their wage bill.
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      The Spanish giants are believed to want around £21m to let Aubameyang go, but could be enticed by the opportunity to sign Alonso.
      Barca were thought to be close to completing a move for Alonso earlier this week after Chelsea accepted a £6m bid.

      And the left-back has reportedly agreed a three-year contract with Barca after speaking directly to Xavi about the switch.
      But the transfer cannot be completed until Barcelona register new signing Jules Kounde.
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      That will only be possible if the club reduces its wage bill – which means Aubameyang may have to be sold first.
      Fellow summer signings Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen have finally been successfully registered with LaLiga following a lengthy delay. More

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      What makes Casemiro so good and why he could finally get Man Utd’s midfield ticking as Real Madrid transfer edges closer

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      CASEMIRO will be a success at Manchester United if Erik ten Hag uses him the right way.That’s according to La Liga expert and former Red Devils striker Terry Gibson.
      Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Casemiro from Real MadridCredit: Rex
      Spanish football analyst Gibson explains why the Brazilian will help Ten Hag get the best out of his defenceCredit: Rex
      The Old Trafford club have settled on a £60million transfer fee with Real Madrid for the 30-year-old midfielder.
      Casemiro has already agreed personal terms on a deal worth a whopping £350,000-a-week.
      Boss Erik ten Hag is looking to improve his defensive unit following a humiliating 4-0 defeat at Brentford.
      And Gibson says the Brazilian, if part of the right system, will provide Ten Hag with a sizeable upgrade.
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      He told SunSport: “Casemiro is a serial winner in terms of his mentality.
      “It might be a tough start for him right now at Man Utd but if you look at his qualities, his pedigree, his career, and his experience – it should be a success.
      “But I think it’s important that United use him exactly the same way as Madrid did.
      “I think it would be disrespectful to Fred and McTominay [to say he’ll replace them both], but you are talking about a player that’s played for Real Madrid for a decade and won five Champions Leagues.
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      “He should be an obvious upgrade. My hope is that he’ll play in front of the back four on his own.
      “He should be that first line of defence in front of the back four.
      “I hope for United’s sake they can ask him to do exactly the same job he did at Real, which is quite straightforward but he does it really well and really effectively.
      “I think he’s better suited playing as that one holding midfield player and allowing others to go and express themselves.”
      Gibson lauds Casemiro’s character and insists the three-time La Liga champion will bring some toughness to United’s midfield.
      He added: “His aggression is good. I think the Premier League will suit him in terms of aggression.
      “In Spain, he got away without picking up a red card. He is clever at making professional fouls, and cynical fouls, yet only picking up one yellow rather than two.
      “He’s always been clever enough to get away with it to be honest.
      “Personality wise, he is really good. He’s a great personality. He rubs people the wrong way if you don’t support the team he’s playing on.”
      The former forward says ‘serial winner’ Casemiro will add aggression to the clubCredit: Rex
      Some have suggested that those in charge at Manchester United need to focus on the team rather than trying to build a brand.
      Criticism has been fired at the club’s transfer strategy for chasing players who don’t want to come or aren’t available.
      However, Gibson reckons Casemiro could start to give the Old Trafford faithful something to cheer about.
      He explained: “United supporters will be clapping because he’ll be mopping up danger and putting his foot in, spotting things, covering the fall backs or defending just in front of the back four.
      “Of course, that’s what they need. That’s what they’ll be clapping for.
      “He’s most effective in covering the gaps that the other players leave, whether that’s his midfield team-mates, full-backs or even centre-backs.
      “He’s excellent at attacking set-pieces, getting onto knock downs from corners and free kicks because of his determination and his will to win.
      “He isn’t lightning quick, doesn’t get about the pitch a great deal but defensively, he’s solid.
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      “If people are expecting him to start bringing the ball down and beating two or three players then they’re interested in Frenkie de Jong, two totally different players.
      “Casemiro will catch the eye if Man Utd start conceding less goals, more clean sheets. You know, people might then appreciate his worth.”
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      Wesley Fofana to be left OUT of Leicester clash with Southampton and wants Chelsea transfer sealed after agreeing terms

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      LEICESTER star Wesley Fofana has requested that he is left out of the squad for their trip to Southampton amid interest from Chelsea.Leicester welcome the Saints to the King Power on Saturday afternoon with Fofana set to not be involved.
      Wesley Fofana started Leicester’s last match a week agoCredit: Getty
      The centre-back will be dropped by manager Brendan Rodgers while he tries to force a transfer to Chelsea.
      Rodgers said he has not problem with omitting him from the side, when asked if he would be prepared to do so he said: “Yes, 100 per cent.
      “If the players aren’t totally focused and committed to the club and being here, or for whatever reason just aren’t in the right mindset, that won’t help us.
      “We have to ensure everyone is really focused in order for us to play the best game we can. I will always assess that after the sessions.”
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      Fofana has been the subject of two bids from the Blues but both are below what the Foxes value him at and the offers have been rejected.
      Leicester are demanding £85million for him with Chelsea reportedly ‘nowhere near’ that figure.
      The Frenchman is supposedly desperate to leave and sees Chelsea as a “dream move” claims Fabrizio Romano.
      Personal terms have been agreed for some time and the 21-year-old is waiting for Thomas Tuchel’s side to up their offer.
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      Chelsea have been busy this summer and have been the league’s biggest spenders and today added talented youngster Cesare Casadei to their squad for £12.6million.
      He joins the likes of Raheem Sterling, Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly as new additions.
      As for Leicester, they have made just one signing, Alex Smithies, who is expected to be a back-up goalkeeper. More