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Oblak considering United move

Jan Oblak wants to leave Atlético Madrid, and is considering joining Manchester United. The Slovenian international is also wanted by PSG, who are looking for a replacement for the departed Gianluigi Buffon, but favours a move to United, the club he supported as a boy, despite the fact that they are not involved in the Champions League next season. The ...

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United ready to hand De Gea a £20 million golden handshake

Manchester United may have to hand David de Gea a £20 million golden handshake in order to persuade him to leave the club this summer. The Spaniard has been locked in a bitter negotiating battle over a new contract with United bosses who have refused to accede to what they regard as his exorbitant wage demands. Now it looks like ...

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Barcelona view Rashford as Griezmann or Neymar alternative

Barcelona are considering making a bid for Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford if they cannot land either Antoine Griezmann or former player Neymar this summer. They have long been linked with a move for Griezmann, who has already announced he is leaving his current club Atlético Madrid this summer.  But, as yet, no deal has come to fruition. ...

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Spurs target new N’Golo Kanté

Tottenham are considering tabling a summer bid for Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who has been dubbed the new N’Golo Kanté. The 22-year old French midfielder first caught the eye when playing for Amiens, but it has since transferring to Ligue 1 rivals Lyon, that he has really come to prominence, breaking into the senior French national side when coming on ...

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Maguire likely to choose City over United

While Manchester United have enquired about the availability of Leicester City’s Harry Maguire, they believe he is more likely to favour a move to their neighbours and bitter rivals Manchester City. The domestic treble winners are in the market for two centre-halves this summer, after Vincent Kompany announced his decision to quit the club and join Belgian side Anderlecht in ...

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Liverpool and City set to battle for Fekir

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Premier League heavyweights are set to battle to sign Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir. The French international was on the verge of joining Liverpool last summer, but the deal collapsed at the last minute due to medical concerns, and he stayed with the Ligue 1 side for a further season. However, he is now set to leave the club this summer, ...

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Liverpool interested in Lille winger

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Liverpool are amongst a string of clubs interested in signing Lille winger Nicolas Pépé. The 22 year old is much in demand across Europe, after scoring 21 goals in 36 appearances for Lille last season, helping his side to a second place finish in Ligue 1. Born in France to Ivorian parents, Pépé made his debut for the Ivory Coast ...

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United hold talks with Tielemans agent

Manchester United have held talks with the agent of Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans. That is according to The Daily Mirror who report that Tielemans has been identified as the type of creative midfielder that Manchester United are looking for in midfield, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to overhaul his United squad this summer, after a disappointing season which eventually saw ...

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PSG consider move for Milner

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PSG are considering making a move for Liverpool midfielder James Milner. The 33-year old has been an integral part of the Liverpool midfield this season, and has doubled up to provide valuable cover at both right and left-back. However, he is out of contract at Anfield at the end of next season, and he has yet to agree to a ...

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Liverpool target confirms Lyon exit

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Liverpool transfer target Memphis Depay has apparently confirmed that he is leaving French club Lyon, in a slightly unconventional way. The Dutch international published a video on his Instagram account on Saturday showing him dressed all in red boarding a private plane with the caption “Merci Lyon” (Thank you Lyon). The 25-year old spent two seasons in the Premier League ...

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