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Man United set to intensify pursuit of £50 million midfield target

Man United set to intensify pursuit of £50 million midfield target

Manchester United have already been one of this summer’s busiest clubs. The Red Devils recently announced their capture of striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for a reported £36.5 million fee and are on the verge of completing a £42 million deal for highly-rated Lille defender Leny Yoro. And according to recent reports, the Premier League giants aren’t done there. After …

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Yoro transfer: Man Utd medical done

Yoro transfer: Man Utd medical done

Lille centre-back Leny Yoro has reportedly passed the second part of his medical ahead of finalising his transfer to Manchester United. Speaking to CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing column earlier today, Fabrizio Romano provided details of Yoro’s imminent move to Man Utd for an initial fee of €50m, with potential add-ons to come later, and now the journalist has …

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PSG in talks over Benfica midfielder

PSG in talks over Benfica midfielder

Paris Saint-Germain are accelerating in talks to sign Benfica midfielder Joao Neves this summer, according to French football expert Jonathan Johnson. Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for the latest edition of his Daily Briefing column, Johnson explained that PSG are looking to add another midfielder, with Neves making sense as a target to play alongside Vitinha and Warren Zaire-Emery in a …

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Man United opportunity for free agent

Man United opportunity for free agent

Manchester United are interested in Adrien Rabiot and French football expert Jonathan Johnson has suggested he could be on his way to the Premier League after leaving Juventus. CaughtOffside recently reported on the desire of Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag to sign Rabiot this summer, and it seems Johnson expects there’s a chance this could happen as clubs in …

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Casemiro deal stalling Ugarte pursuit

Casemiro deal stalling Ugarte pursuit

Paris Saint-Germain’s excellent Uruguayan midfielder, Manuel Ugarte, remains a key signing for Manchester United this summer. CaughtOffside sources with knowledge of the latest developments understand, however, that until Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro, is sold, there simply isn’t enough room in the budget. Despite the reported interest of Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah, the Red Devils are having trouble moving Casemiro on. Man …

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Michael Owen wants Eddie Howe to manage England

Michael Owen wants Eddie Howe to manage England

Former Newcastle striker, Michael Owen, has risked the wrath of the St. James’ Park faithful with his latest piece of advice. The Toon Army heartily sang Owen’s name from the terraces when he partnered Alan Shearer up front during the mid to late 2000s. However, they might think twice about doing so now after his comments regarding Eddie Howe and …

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28-year-old Newcastle man absent from Germany training camp

28-year-old Newcastle man absent from Germany training camp

Newcastle United are currently on a five-day training camp in Germany. Welcomed to Adidas’ global headquarters in Herzogenaurach on Monday, Newcastle United, led by Eddie Howe, travelled with all fit non-international players and some youth players also present. However, fans quickly worked out that one first-team player was missing. More Stories / Latest News Matt Targett …

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Howe will reiterate desire to keep Newcastle man to Paul Mitchell

Howe will reiterate desire to keep Newcastle man to Paul Mitchell

The coming Premier League season is a hugely important one for Newcastle United. After missing out on Europe altogether due in no small part to the injuries sustained to key players after a gruelling 2023/24 campaign, which included their first foray into the Champions League for over 20 years, Eddie Howe knows he has no excuse not to have the …

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Joachim Low wants FA discussions over vacant England job

Joachim Low wants FA discussions over vacant England job

Former Germany manager Joachim Low is reportedly interested in succeeding Gareth Southgate. The 64-year-old has not been in a job since the Three Lions beat Germany 2-0 to send them crashing out of the 2020 Euros in the Round of Last 16. However, with Southgate recently confirming his decision to step down as England manager following yet another Euros final …

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