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Aug122022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Man Utd not interested in Marcus Rashford sale amid PSG links

Mysport99 - Manchester United have no interest in parting ways with Marcus Rashford this summer, Mysport99 understands. The England forward entered this summer on the fringes of the United setup but, as Mysport99 revealed in June, his sights were set firmly on regaining his place at Old Trafford and he was looking forward to working under Ten Hag and Steve McClaren, both of whom are known to be fans of his. The managerial duo have spoken with Rashford about his role in the team and his future at United, and the 24-year-old is happy working under Ten Hag and McClaren. Rashford has less than a year remaining on his contract - although United do have an option to extend by 12 months - and Mysport99 understands that intermediaries representing Paris Saint-Germain, who have shown ...

Aug112022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Monaco announce loan signing of Malang Sarr from Chelsea

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Mysport99 - Ligue 1 side Monaco have confirmed the signing of defender Malang Sarr on a 12-month loan deal from Chelsea. The 23-year-old joins the club having played just 21 games throughout his spell at Stamford Bridge, and will no doubt be keen to play more regularly during the 2022/23 season. The club's official statement on the signing reads: "AS Monaco are pleased to announce the arrival of Malang Sarr. "After Takumi Minamino, Breel Embolo and Thomas Didillon, AS Monaco have made their fourth summer signing. Malang Sarr, the 23-year-old central defender under contract with Chelsea FC, has joined the Principality on a season-long loan deal with an option to buy. Speaking after the move, Sarr expressed his delight at returning to Ligue 1, where he played with Nice for f...

Aug82022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Man Utd considering move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot

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Mysport99 - Manchester United are deciding whether to pursue a move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, Mysport99 understands. The 27-year-old has been told he can leave the club the Serie A giants this summer and his services have been offered around Europe. Monaco have been leading the race to sign Rabiot and have held talks, but his sizeable wages are proving problematic - bringing United into contention to sign him. Intermediaries spoke to United about a deal earlier in the month and talks have now advanced after the Red Devils, who slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Brighton on the opening day of the Premier League season, expressed an interest in taking Rabiot to Old Trafford. The Frenchman has just a year left on his deal in Turin and is not part of Massimiliano Allegri'...

Aug32022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Aguero admits Haaland struggled against Virgil van Dijk

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Mysport99 - Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has lamented Erling Haaland's Community Shield performance, admitting that Virgil van Dijk got the better of the young forward. Haaland largely struggled in his first competitive game for City following his £51m move from Borussia Dortmund this summer, and even missed an open net in the dying embers of the game when his team were 3-1 down. Speaking on his Twitch channel, Aguero stated that Van Dijk - arguably the best defender in the world - bested Haaland on the day: "He was too used to Germany. "Haaland thought he was alone, then Van Dijk arrived and said 'welcome to the Premier League.'" Speaking after the game to the press, Pep Guardiola gave his analysis of Haaland's performance, stating: "He had chances, two or three ...

Jul292022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Ronaldo to miss Atletico Madrid friendly to ‘focus on fitness’

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Mysport99 - Cristiano Ronaldo is not expected to feature in Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Atletico Madrid on Saturday while he works on his fitness. Ronaldo missed the club's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia through 'personal reasons' and is yet to take part in team training, having returning to Carrington earlier this week to reiterate his desire to leave the club. United held a behind-closed-doors friendly against Wrexham on Wednesday, allowing new signings Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen to get a run-out as the Red Devils picked up a 4-1 win, but Ronaldo watched on from the sidelines. With a week to go until the start of the Premier League season and United determined to keep hold of the veteran striker, the focus is now on rebuilding Ron...

Jul262022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Chelsea consider alternative defenders as Barcelona threaten Jules Kounde pursuit

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Mysport99 - Chelsea have stepped up their scouting of a handful of alternative defenders as their pursuit of Sevilla's Jules Kounde continues to stall, Mysport99 understands. The Blues have agreed a £55m fee with Sevilla and have already struck a deal on personal terms with the centre-back, and it looked as though they were set to wrap up the transfer before a late change of heart from fellow suitors Barcelona saw them push ahead with their own move for Kounde. The La Liga giants are in constant dialogue with Kounde over personal terms and sources have confirmed to Mysport99 that the Frenchman is keen to hear their proposal and consider all of his options before making a final decision. As the only side with an agreement over both a transfer fee and a contract, Chelsea have r...

Jun202022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Aleksandar Kolarov retires from professional football

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Mysport99 - Former Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov has decided to retire from professional football. The 36-year-old's contract with Inter is up at the end of June, bringing an end to a short two-year stay at San Siro. With this deal expiring, Kolarov has announced he is retiring from playing football and will now look to become a sporting director or a scout. In a statement, Kolarov said: "I always knew that sooner or later this moment will come. Although I am sorry that I am closing one chapter of my life, I am grateful that I managed to achieve what has always been my dream. "I thank all the people who followed me in this first part of my career. First of all, to every teammate in the teams in which I played as well as in the football team of Serbia, my homela...

Jun172022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall close to signing new long-term Leicester City deal

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Mysport99 - Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is close to signing a new, long-term Leicester City contract, Mysport99 understands. The late-blooming midfielder enjoyed a breakout 2021/22 campaign, making 44 appearances in all competitions and emerging as a contender for the club's player of the year award, before eventually losing out to James Maddison. Dewsbury-Hall's current deal is set to expire at the end of the 2023/24 season and Leicester are understandably eager to extend his stay at the King Power Stadium. Mysport99 understands that the Foxes are close to doing exactly that, with the 23-year-old set to sign a fresh long-term contract soon. Talks have been going on since the end of the season. This breakthrough follows Ricardo Pereira extending his contract in February and Wesl...

Jun152022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Liverpool confirm signing of Darwin Nunez from Benfica

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Mysport99 - Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez from Benfica in a deal which could be worth up to £86m. The 22-year-old bagged 34 goals in 41 games in all competitions last season, attracting interest from the majority of the game's top sides as a result. Chelsea and Manchester United were both tipped to move for Nunez but the Uruguayan eventually chose Liverpool, with Benfica later confirming that a deal had been agreed for an initial €75m (£64m), with a further €25m (£21m) in add-ons. He arrived in Liverpool on Tuesday to undergo is medical and Liverpool have now confirmed that Nunez has put pen to paper. We’ve got some ñews that we think you might like… 🇺🇾#DarwinDay pic.twitter.com/C70mBnzu4c— Liverpool FC (@LFC) ...

Jun132022 by Steve RobertsNo Comments

Man City confirm signing of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund

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Mysport99 - Manchester City have finalised the signing of Norway striker Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland was wanted by most top sides across Europe but it was confirmed last month that City had won the race for his signature, with the Premier League champions parting with a cool £55m to land the 21-year-old. With Norway's international break now over, Haaland has jetted into Manchester to put pen to paper on a five-year contract. “This is a proud day for me and my family,” he said. “I have always watched City and have loved doing so in recent seasons. You can’t help but admire their style of play, it’s exciting and they create a lot of chances, which is perfect for a player like me. “There are so many world-class players in this squad and Pep is one of the g...