Man United facing Premier League competition for Lookman?

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Manchester United are reportedly set to be rivalled by Newcastle United for the signature of Ademola Lookman.

The Nigeria international has seen his future draw significant speculation since being involved in a dispute with his manager Gian Piero Gasperini.

Atalanta BC's boss labelled Lookman as "one of the worst penalty takers" that he has ever seen after the forward missed a spot-kick in the heavy Champions League defeat to Club Brugge.

Lookman took to social media to hit back at his manager by calling the remarks "deeply disrespectful", with the public spat fuelling rumours that the attacker could leave Atalanta this summer.

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PSG, Real Madrid 'eyeing shock swoop' for Liverpool star

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Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate.

Liverpool are currently enjoying a successful season despite having to contend with speculation surrounding the future of three key members of their squad.

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah are all at risk of leaving the club for nothing when their current deals expire at the end of the season.

While the uncertainty surrounding the key trio has drawn significant speculation, there is also some doubt about the long-term future of centre-back Konate, who is out of contract at the end of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Potential new deal? Spurs 'open talks' with key midfielder

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly opened talks with Rodrigo Bentancur over a new contract.

Bentancur is closing in on a century of Tottenham appearances, having featured in 97 competitive matches since joining the club from Juventus in January 2022.

The Uruguayan has struggled with injury issues at times during his time in North London, including in 2023 when he missed six months of action due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Bentancur has largely stayed injury-free this season, although he missed seven domestic matches before Christmas after being suspended for a racist remark that he made about teammate Son Heung-min.

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When could £12.5m Man City signing make his debut for Guardiola's side?

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Pep Guardiola could hand new signing Claudio Echeverri his Manchester City debut as early as this weekend, according to reports.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder was signed by the Citizens for a reported £12.5m from River Plate in January 2024, but he was allowed to stay in his native Argentina on loan for the rest of the calendar year.

Echeverri, who has been dubbed the 'next Lionel Messi' by Argentine journalists and pundits, has now bid farewell to River Plate, where he established himself as one of the brightest prospects in South America.

The highly-rated youngster chipped in with four goals and eight assists across 48 senior appearances for River Plate, winning the Argentine Primera Division, Trofeo de Campeones and Supercopa Argentina in 2023.

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"Very strong chance": City legends "at risk" of leaving, "brutal" squad rebuild assessed

Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany would be "amazed" if at least four or five players do not leave the Etihad Stadium as part of a "brutal" squad rebuild this summer.

After winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title last season, Man City's struggles have been well-documented this term and they are now in danger of ending the campaign trophyless for the first time since Pep Guardiola's first year in charge in 2016-17.

A combination of injuries and a notable drop-off in form from several first-team players has contributed to Man City's decline this season, with Guardiola's ageing squad currently sitting a staggering 20 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool following a 2-0 home defeat to the Reds last weekend.

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Which England international could move to West Ham this summer?

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West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Southampton defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis during the summer transfer window.

The 23-year-old has endured a mixed campaign, with the Saints currently sitting rock bottom of the Premier League table boasting just nine points.

Harwood-Bellis has been a relative shining light for the South-coast strugglers, though, even finding the net during a match against Bournemouth in late September.

There has also been international recognition for the centre-back during the 2024-25 term, with Lee Carsley handing the player his first-ever England senior cap.

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Aston Villa close to decision over permanent deal for Man United attacker Rashford?

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Aston Villa are allegedly leaning towards signing Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis.

Having fallen out of favour at Old Trafford, Rashford was available throughout the January transfer window, with a number of European clubs initially eager to secure his signature.

However, it was Villa who ultimately won the race for the England international on a loan deal until the end of the season, the West Midlands outfit also possessing the option to push through a permanent deal in the summer.

Rashford has since been provided with one start and three substitute outings by Unai Emery, playing a pivotal role in Villa's 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday evening.

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Real Madrid to battle Man United, Chelsea for centre-back in summer?

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Real Madrid have reportedly identified RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba as a potential summer transfer target.

Carlo Ancelotti has been left to scramble around for central-defensive options during 2024-25 due to notable injuries in that area of the pitch.

Eder Militao and David Alaba have both missed significant periods due to serious knee injuries, while Antonio Rudiger was recently absent for several games.

On a positive note, Raul Asencio has emerged from the academy setup to showcase his credentials, giving every indication that he can become an established member of the senior squad in the long term.

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Amorim's attackers? Man Utd receiving 'weekly updates' on world-class strikers

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Manchester United are reportedly set to sign a striker this summer, with Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen potential arrivals.

The Red Devils were hurtling towards another sobering defeat in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, falling two goals behind at Goodison Park versus Everton.

However, a second-half fightback rescued a point for Man United, with both captain Bruno Fernandes and summer arrival Manuel Ugarte finding the net.

Despite a point on Merseyside last time out, the Red Devils remain in a lowly 15th place in the Premier League standings, 14 points behind the top four.

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Could the departure of McAtee land Man City a world-class attacker?

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Manchester City attacker James McAtee is reportedly wanted by Bayer Leverkusen ahead of the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old has enjoyed limited game time in the first team this term, playing for just over 20 minutes on Sunday when the Citizens lost 2-0 to Liverpool in the Premier League.

McAtee is highly-rated on the blue side of Manchester but has only appeared in nine top-flight games this season, failing to start a contest.

Despite this, the Englishman has managed to have an impact on matches for the current champions, scoring against Newcastle United and Ipswich Town.

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Agent Maresca: Chelsea send scouts to watch £40m forward?

Chelsea have reportedly send scouts to watch Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap.

The Blues and Manchester United are supposedly in the race for the 22-year-old, who is set to depart Portman Road if the Tractor Boys suffer relegation.

A second-tier fate looks likely for the East Anglians, with the newcomers to the Premier League losing 4-1 to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon.

Later on the same day, Chelsea suffered a damaging blow to their hopes of making a Champions League spot, being defeated 2-1 at Aston Villa.

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Barcelona flop on brink of exit to hand La Liga giants mammoth financial boost?

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Barcelona are allegedly closing in on a agreeing a deal for the exit of one of their out-of-favour youngsters.

The Catalan giants are currently enjoying an outstanding first campaign under Hansi Flick, already winning the Supercopa Espana and pushing for success in La Liga, Champions League and Copa del Rey.

Flick's side currently sit at the top of the La Liga table, albeit on goal difference, and have a Champions League last-16 showdown with Benfica on the horizon.

Off the pitch, Barcelona's financial situation has also improved to such an extent where they may be able to show more ambition in the transfer market in the summer.

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Real Madrid 'ready to offer' Ancelotti squad player new contract

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Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to offer one of Carlo Ancelotti's squad players an opportunity to extend his contract.

Los Blancos are warming to the task of winning the treble this campaign after their most recent results in La Liga and the Champions League.

A European last-16 showdown with Atletico Madrid is to come next month, while Sunday's victory over Girona has kept Real level on points with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table.

Ancelotti deserves credit for keeping Real in the hunt for both trophies given the injuries he has experienced to key defenders.

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Arsenal 'to rival Liverpool' for Barcelona midfielder in summer transfer window

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Arsenal are reportedly contemplating whether to join the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

The 27-year-old endured a frustrating 2024 after a persistent ankle injury kept him sidelined for the middle part of the calendar year.

However, since the start of October, De Jong has played a regular part under Hansi Flick, ensuring that the Catalan giants remain on course for what would be an unforeseen quadruple.

A total of nine starts and 16 substitute outings have been made in all competitions, with the Netherlands international having made several successive starts until his appearance from the bench against Las Palmas on Saturday night.

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