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Manchester United told not to spend £70m on Everton & England star Jarrad Branthwaite

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates a goal during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton FC at American Express Community Stadium on February 24, 2024 in Brighton, England. Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham doesn’t think his former club should splash £70m on Everton and England star Jarrad Branthwaite.The 21-year-old defender has been a key target for the Red Devils this summer, with reports stating that they had offered around £35m for his services. However, it was an offer that was dismissed instantly with Everton reportedly demanding a figure closer to £70m.With the club not under intense pressure in relation to selling players before the June 30 deadline for the years accounts, Branthwaite is more likely to remain as the Athletic’s Dav...
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Wolfsburg Yet To Receive Offer For Everton Target

 Aster Vranckx of Belgium arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Belgium and Slovakia at Frankfurt Arena on June 17, 2024 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.Wolfsburg are still waiting for offers to land on their table for Everton midfield target Aster Vranckx this summer.The Belgian midfielder has a year left on his contract at Wolfsburg and has been heavily linked with a move away from the club.He is currently in action at Euro 2024 with Belgium, but speculation over his future has been on the rise.Everton are interested in signing him but there are suggestions that Fiorentina are closing in on a deal to sign the midfielder this summer.There is talk of the Italian club offering €12m, but according to German magazine Kicker, Wolfsburg are not aware of...
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Arsenal set for tough trips to Spurs and Man City in first five games as fixtures revealed

Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal, celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Liverpool FC at Emirates Stadium on February 04, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal begin the 2024/25 Premier League season against Wolves on Saturday, August 17.And Mikel Arteta faces a tough opening five games that include successive trips to Aston Villa, Tottenham and Man City - three of the top five last season.Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side have finished second to Manchester City in the last two seasonsAfter finishing as runners-up in each of the last two seasons to Manchester City, there is belief that it could be third time lucky for Arsenal in the upcoming campaign.But they know they have to start the term firing on all cylinders - just as they have done in the p...
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Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City

 Ivan Toney of Brentford celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford FC at Molineux on February 10, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. Tottenham have reportedly agreed personal terms with Brentford striker Ivan Toney but must improve their offer to his club after seeing an initial bid rejected.Toney would be a fine signing for Spurs, but he clearly won’t come cheap as Brentford are said to have turned down an opening offer of £40million for the England international, with something closer to £55m more likely to be enough to get a deal done, according to Football Transfers.Tottenham never really got round to replacing Harry Kane when the England striker moved to Bayern Munich last summer, so bringing in someo...
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Man City transfers may force Pep Guardiola to prove himself wrong again

Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, acknowledges the fans after the team's defeat in the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2024 in London, England. After reaching the Champions League final with Manchester City for the first time, Pep Guardiola set out what appeared to be his manifesto for an extended stay at the club.City had just reclaimed the Premier League for the manager's third in four years and were about to face Chelsea in the showpiece game on the European calendar when Guardiola was asked by former United defender Rio Ferdinand about keeping players motivated. "How many Premier Leagues did you win?" he asked. "Did you have the same squad from the first to the sixth? No. You have to shake, you have t...
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Erik Ten Hag Critical Of Southgate’s Tactics After Uninspiring Serbia Win

Gareth Southgate, Manager of England men's senior team, looks on during a training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on June 06, 2024 in London, England. England got their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign underway on Sunday night with an uninspiring 1-0 win over Serbia in Gelsenkirchen, with Erik Ten Hag having choice words for England boss Gareth Southgate's tactical set up afterwards.A header in the 13th minute from Jude Bellingham proved to be enough for Southgate's side to get the three points.However it was a not plain sailing for the English, with Serbia pushing the 3 Lions until the final whistle and arguably unfortunate not to find an equaliser.While the reaction to the result in England was broadly positive, there's been more measured reaction elsewhere. A good chunk of cri...
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Thomas Partey asking price emerges as race for PSG star ramps up

 Thomas Partey of Arsenal warms up prior to the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on April 23, 2024 in London, England. The summer transfer window is officially up and running. And while Arsenal are yet to engage in any meaningful business in the summer transfer window thus far, it seems like only a matter of time.After losing out to Manchester City by the barest of margins last term, the Gunners have set their sights on bolstering their forward line after missing out on RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.Along with a first-class striker, a winger is also on the agenda, while a new midfielder could also join depending on the club's outgoings in the coming weeks, with Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson linked with moves away, along with Aaron Ramsd...
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Dani Olmo speaks out as Arne Slot receives defender boost

Arne SlotThe transfer window is officially open and Liverpool are expected to be active as they enter a new era.Arne Slot has replaced Jurgen Klopp in the dugout after the German decided to step down as manager after nine years at the helm. Slot has a tough act to follow, but will be supported by the likes of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes.Edwards and Hughes will play a big role in Liverpool's transfer business this summer, with plenty of incomings and outgoings expected. The likes of Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip are set to depart on free transfers and a number of fringe players could join them in leaving.With all that in mind, Mirror Football takes a look at some of the latest transfer news from Merseyside.Olmo speaksRB Leipzig star Dani Olmo has admitted it is "nice" to be linked ...
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United make progress with Sancho and Greenwood exits as transfer plans ramp up

Mason Greenwood of Manchester United during the Premier League match between Brentford and Manchester United at Brentford Community Stadium on January 19, 2022 in Brentford, England.Manchester United have made progress on departures for Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood as they step up plans for the transfer window following the decision to stick with Erik ten Hag.Juventus are leading the race to sign Greenwood and are in talks with United but there is also interest from fellow Serie A side Napoli in the forward, who spent last season on loan at Getafe, where he was named the club's player of the season.Juventus or Napoli could also emerge as potential suitors for Sancho, with Borussia Dortmund leading the Bundesliga interest in the winger. Sancho's fate has been sealed by the decision to s...
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Arteta and Edu eye Tierney transfer windfall amid £10m Arsenal audition

 Mikel Arteta, Head Coach of Arsenal rects during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern Munchen at Emirates Stadium on April 9, 2024 in London, England.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta looks set to require funds from exits before making any new signings in this summer's transfer window. The Gunners, following on from a £200million spend 12 months ago, must now be careful to continue complying with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).As a result of their financial worries, Arsenal look set to try and oversee a major rebuild of their squad depth with several players potentially up for sale. Reiss Nelson, Emile Smith Rowe, Eddie Nketiah and Oleksandr Zinchenko are just a few stars that could depart after struggling for minutes in the 2023/24 ...
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Liverpool ‘want shock swap’ for Rodrygo as Arsenal may set up £60m transfer battle

 Rodrygo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 31, 2024 in Madrid, Spain.While the summer transfer window is yet to officially open, the rumour mill is set to go into overdrive in the coming months. However, club football will take a backseat for the next four weeks as Euro 2024 and the Copa America are set to commence.Liverpool and Arsenal, however, remain constantly tipped to be two Premier League titans who will swiftly conduct transfer operations in order to reel in Manchester City in the coming campaign.Both sides are believed to be actively seeking to recruit in the midfield and attacking areas, and are now increasingly likely to content for many ...
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Arsenal interest in Douglas Luiz explained as Edu eyes £59m summer deal

 Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa celebrates after the team's victory during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Aston Villa at Craven Cottage on February 17, 2024 in London, England. Arsenal are interested in signing a midfielder this summer as Mikel Arteta aims to add quality to his squad ahead of the 2024/25 season, footballflame understands.With the likes of Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe and Fabio Vieira linked with moves away from Emirates Stadium, it's believed Edu sees the signing of a central midfielder as the priority over the coming months. Bruno Guimaraes, Martin Zubimendi and Amadou Onana have been linked with a move to north London, as has Douglas Luiz.The Aston Villa man has been on Edu's radar since at least 2022 and was the subject of three Gunners bids th...
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Man United Push for Everton Defender Transfer EPL

Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park on February 03, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Everton’s intention to retain Jarrad Branthwaite is being tested as Manchester United seek to secure the defender before the month’s end, suggest reports from The Echo. This pursuit has intensified following Branthwaite’s omission from England’s European Championship squad, a move that presents a unique opportunity for negotiations.Branthwaite’s Absence and Transfer ImplicationsThe Football Association’s restrictions on transfer talks during international duty would have complicated matters if Branthwaite had been selected for the Euros. Fortunately for United, his exclusion, partly...
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Erik Ten Hag left sweating over Man Utd future as club closes on decision

 Erik ten Hag the head coach / manager of Manchester United kisses the FA Cup trophy during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2024 in London, England.Erik ten Hag's Manchester United future could be decided within the next week, it has been claimed.The former Ajax manager faced questions after a disappointing eighth place finish, United's worst in the Premier League era. However, victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final made it two trophies in as many years and secured another season of European football.Ten Hag went on a planned holiday after that game, with higher-ups at Old Trafford working on coming to a decision over his fate. The 54-year-old has another year on his contract, but the arrival of part...
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Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze’s release clause revealed amid Spurs interest

 Adam Wharton and Eberechi Eze of England walk to a training session at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on June 06, 2024 in London, England. Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze enjoyed a successful season for the Premier League club, more towards the end of the season under manager Oliver Glasner.His fine performances got him selected for the England squad for Euro 2024 by Gareth Southgate.The midfielder has attracted interest from the biggest Premier League clubs and now his release clause has been revealed.According to the Daily Mail, Eze has a £60million release clause in his contract at Selhurst Park.The England international signed a new deal at the club back in November.The total deal for any buyer will cost around £68m as Palace will ask for £8m in add-ons.Given the p...
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Manchester United star believes Lionel Messi has more to give Argentina

 Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul of Argentina laugh during a training session at Florida Blue Training Center on June 5, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.Messi has previously gone on record saying it will be difficult for him to play at the 2026 World Cup, but Martinez is convinced he can do it based on still being the world’s best player.Speaking to the media on Thursday, Martinez said (via ESPN): “He’s very calm, more than anything he’s enjoying the day-to-day. It’s beautiful to be here, we all have a great relationship.“When one is here, one is very happy. We feel at home, which is important. We don’t see it [as his last tournament with Argentina]. We see him happy, and with an impressive level. That’s what I can tell you.”Martinez missed a lot of football for United last season b...
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£65m bid, exit talks – Final Conor Gallagher Chelsea transfer verdict

England player Conor Gallagher in action during the international friendly match between England and Bosnia & Herzegovina at St James' Park on June 03, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. There has been a lot of talk around the future of Conor Gallagher at Chelsea for the last six months.Despite him being a key player for the club in the 2023/24 season, and often wearing the armband, he is said to be one of the players available for transfer this summer. Some reports even suggest the decision was one of the contentious points between the club and former manager Mauricio Pochettino ahead of his exit.Aston Villa and Tottenham are the two teams to have been the most strongly linked with an interest so far this summer. La Liga side Atletico Madrid have also been mentioned.This of co...
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Report: £15m David Moyes signing ‘ready to leave’ West Ham United this summer

Julen Lopetegui is unveiled as the new West Ham United manager on May 21, 2024 in London, England. A £15m David Moyes signing is ‘ready to leave’ West Ham United this summer transfer window, according to a recent report.Julen Lopetegui is the man West Ham chiefs have chosen to replace the departed Moyes, who finished ninth last term.The onus is now on the Spaniard to return The Hammers to some form of European football and to do that he’ll need to bring in his own players to align with his possesion-based brand of football.Though, to facilitate incomings, they’ll need to move players out the door and one man reportedly wants to leave.According to Leggo, via ASRomaLive.it, West Ham left-back Emerson Palmieri is ‘ready to leave’ the club this summer.He only joined The Hammers on a perma...
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Chelsea confirm appointment of Enzo Maresca as new head coach

Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca celebrates promotion during the Sky Bet Championship match between Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers at The King Power Stadium on May 04, 2024 in Leicester, England.Chelsea have confirmed the appointment of Enzo Maresca as the club’s new head coach on a five-year contract with an option for a further year.Leicester City granted Chelsea permission to speak to the Italian on Tuesday ahead of him succeeding Mauricio Pochettino, who left by mutual consent last week.It is understood the Foxes will receive around £10m as a compensation package.Maresca becomes the fourth permanent manager in just over two years since the new ownership group took over from Roman Abramovich. His contract will contain the option of a further one-year extension, a marked contrast...
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Manchester United ready to double wages of £60 million-rated Premier League striker

Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 19, 2024 in Liverpool, England. Manchester United are showing interest in bringing Wolves star Matheus Cunha as INEOS looks to strengthen the frontline.According to The Mirror, Matheus Cunha is a player of interest for Manchester United ahead of the summer. The £60 million-rated Premier League striker has been sensational for Wolves in his first full season at Molineux as INEOS looks to shore up their frontline ahead of the new season. The Red Devils are ready to offer him a bumper contract and double his wages.Manchester United are seemingly taking a new direction under the leadership of INEOS, who are expected to lay down new ...
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