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Premier League transfers: All the stars linked with moves before summer window closes

In the latest summer transfer news, Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a way out of Manchester United - by former club Sporting Lisbon. The Independent understands that United’s disastrous 4-0 defeat to Brentford at the weekend triggered fresh discussions within the club over whether it would be better to part ways with the Portuguese forward - who is desperate to leave Old Trafford - and Sporting have emerged as a surprise suitor who can offer Champions League football and would be interested in a free transfer.

Meanwhile, United are one of a number of clubs interested in signing Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic on loan. The Independent report that Pulisic wants regular game time ahead of the World Cup and has also attracted interest from Newcastle United, Juventus, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid.

agreed a fee for the 22-year-old midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, who will head to the City Ground for an initial £25m that could rise to over £42m if add-ons are met. It comes after Wolves completed a club record £42.2m deal for Sporting midfielder Matheus Nunes

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Dean acknowledges mistake over hair-pull in Spurs vs Chelsea clash

VAR official Mike Dean admits he made a mistake over Tottenham defender Cristian Romero’s hair-pull on Chelsea opponent Marc Cucurella.

No action was taken over the incident which led to Harry Kane’s equaliser in the sixth minute of added time of the 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.

It sparked a major talking point and on review Dean, who retired as a referee after last season but has continued in a VAR role, accepts he made an error.

“Sometimes in hindsight, you realise you could have acted differently. I’ve now had time to reflect on Sunday’s clash at Stamford Bridge,” he wrote in his column for MailPlus.

“I could not award a free-kick as VAR, but I could recommend to (Anthony) Taylor that he visit the referee review area to consider a possible red card.”

No action was taken over the incident which led to Harry Kane’s equaliser.

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Chelsea want Nkunku as long-term target

Chelsea are keen to land Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer because their primary target isn’t available until at least next summer, report Sport.

The Spanish outlet say the Blues want RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku, but there’s no prospect of him departing this year so the former Arsenal striker will serve as a stop-gap.

Seems an expensive deal just to get through a year or so if that’s the case...

Karl Matchett18 August 2022 20:00

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Watford reject second bid for Joao Pedro from Newcastle

Newcastle continue their pursuit of Watford forward Joao Pedro, but the Athletic are reporting that a second bid has been rejected by the Hornets.

This latest offer was for £22m rising to £25m, they say, and it’s not yet certain whether the Magpies will return with a third bid.

Karl Matchett18 August 2022 19:40

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United progressing in bid to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid

Manchester United are making progress with the prospective signing of Casemiro, with the Real Madrid midfielder now considered a priority in the remaining days of the transfer window.

The 30-year-old has emerged as a target to solve United’s longstanding issues in the middle of the park, with the protracted pursuit of Frenkie de Jong no closer to completion.

Talks with Madrid for Casemiro are advancing after United negotiators visited the Spanish captial earlier this week, with a deal worth in the region of £60m mooted.

The Brazil international has three years remaining on his contract at the Bernabeu and has played an integral role in winning five Champions League and three La Liga titles since joining in 2013.

Casemiro’s starting status has come under threat, however, following the €80m signing of Aurelin Tchouameni from Monaco this summer.

Karl Matchett18 August 2022 19:20

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Fulham still hoping to close out deal for Roma’s Kluivert

Not a part of the first-team plans under Jose Mourinho, Justin Kluivert is searching for another new club after a couple of loans haven’t yielded quite enough success to force his way back in at the Olimpico.

Fulham want to bring him to London this summer and it seems a loan with a view to a £10m deal next summer is on the agenda.

He’s been linked with that move for most of the summer but the Mail say it’s progressing now and Marco Silva is “desperate” to land him.

Karl Matchett18 August 2022 19:00

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Real Madrid believe Casemiro has decided to leave

Casemiro “sees his future” away from Real Madrid and the chances of his departure are now “real and evident”, report Marca.

The Brazilian midfielder is the latest to have been linked with a switch to Manchester United and the Spanish outlet say he is in agreement with the offer on the table from Old Trafford - which Guillem Balague first claimed was €20m net, or about £38m a season in basic salary - before later halving that estimation.

There have been no talks between Real and the player to this point, Marca clarify.

Karl Matchett18 August 2022 18:20

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Barcelona deciding between two right-backs

Spanish club Barcelona wanted Cesar Azpilicueta this summer - that was pretty well documented before he signed his new contract with Chelsea to stay.

Now they have two more options in their sights with different links to north London.

The first is Juan Foyth, former Spurs defender who is now with Villarreal, with several reports saying his agents have already been in talks with the Camp Nou club. The second is Hector Bellerin, now back with Arsenal but without a clear route to first-team action after Takehiro Tomiyasu took that role last year and Benjamin White has started there this term. Sport say they are giving serious thought to landing Bellerin instead and a decision will be made soon.

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Timo Werner reveals Chelsea exit came after ‘fun got lost'

Timo Werner has opened up on his exit from Stamford Bridge, having rejoined RB Leipzig this summer.

“I had great success at Chelsea, but the fun got a bit lost in the end because I didn’t play regularly anymore,” he told the Einfach mal Luppen podcast.

“I think the coach’s system of play didn’t suit me perfectly. That’s why it was clear to me that I wanted to take a new step. I’m at an age where I want to play as much as I can.

“I really associate very great successes with Chelsea – the greatest of my career. It will always be a special club for me. I will also stay in touch with many of the players from the team.”

Karl Matchett18 August 2022 17:40