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Transfer news RECAP: Arsenal handed boost in pursuit of Brentford star Ivan Toney and Manchester United 'won't be busy' in the January transfer window
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Ten Hag wants to keep hold of Varane and Casemiro
Fresh off that news about Varane reportedly wanting to stay at United, it seems that the feeling may be mutual with Ten Hag said to be keen to retain both the French defender and midfielder Casemiro.
Like Varane, Casemiro has found himself out of the first team of late and the Brazilian has been linked with an exit - but the Dutchman is reportedly hoping to find a way to keep both players at Old Trafford.
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Varane is keen to extend Man United deal
More news from Old Trafford and reports that struggling defender Raphael Varane wants to prolong his Man United career, despite finding himself out of the team at present.
The Frenchman started the club's 0-0 draw against Liverpool - just his eighth start of the season - partnering Jonny Evans after a spell on the bench.
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Manchester United 'are unlikely to sign Amrabat permanently' after mixed displays on loan
There were high hopes for Sofyan Amrabat after joining Man United on loan, but reports claim the Red Devils are unlikely to make the move permanent.
Erik ten Hag is said to be confident in youngster Kobbie Mainoo's ability to slot into midfield instead.
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Nuno takes over at Forest
Not a player arrival but we do have an incoming coach to inform you about at the City Ground.
Nottingham Forest sacked Steve Cooper yesterday and the struggling side have announced that former Spurs and Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo will replace him.
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Newcastle and Palace battle for Soule
A Premier League tug of war for an Argentine who is turning heads in the Serie A after six goals this season.
Juventus star Matias Soule - currently on loan at Frosinone - is said to have admirers at Newcastle and Crystal Palace.
Newcastle have suffered a massive injury crisis this season and Soule would ease their woes, with Juventus happy to offload some players to raise funds for their own transfer plans.
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United 'won't be busy in the transfer market'
Bad news for United fans...
While the Red Devils have been talked about as one of the major players in the upcoming window, a club executive has let supporters down by declaring there won't be too much business in January.
There should still be a few outgoings with the futures of Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Donny van de Beek uncertain.
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Man United and Spurs receive blow amid chase for Dragusin
Man United and Spurs are two of the teams supporters will expect signings from this month but after both clubs were credited with interest in Genoa star Radu Dragusin, the club's sporting director has delivered an update on his future.
Marco Ottolini said Genoa had received no bids for the centre-back as of yet. Both clubs are in needs of reinforcements at the back.
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Arsenal given boost over Toney
Big news this morning comes from Brenford, who have given Arsenal a boost in their pursuit of Ivan Toney.
Brentford director Lee Dykes has admitted there has been 'lots of interest' in the 27-year-old, who was banned for eight months for breaching the FA's betting regulations in September.
Dykes added Toney could be on the move 'very shortly'.
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Good morning
Hello and welcome to our transfer news blog for Wednesday morning.
We'll have all the latest and breaking transfer rumours and done deals as they happen - with the January window just weeks away.
There will be all eyes on Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal as they look to bolster their squads mid-season, while Spurs are expected to be busy too.
Stick with us throughout the day and we'll deliver you all the big stories.
TOP STORIES
Chelsea agree shock £54m Pedro Neto deal as new boss Enzo Maresca's spending heads for £200MILLION - with Atletico forward Samu Omorodion also in-bound... and striker search is NOT over!
Dominos BRUTALLY troll Antony after he vowed to deliver for Man United ahead of new season... with the Brazilian struggling to justify £85m price tag
Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
Olympics star reveals SHOCKING condition of his medal just over a week since winning it in Paris
Mateo Kovacic is studying videos with Pep Guardiola to help improve his defensive positioning as he looks to cover for Rodri - but admits 'the beginning was tough' at Man City
Steve McClaren speaks for the first time since quitting Man United to take the Jamaica job and is quizzed about bringing Mason Greenwood to the Reggae Boyz... but does he have a hint of an accent?
Sandro Tonali made his presence felt on Newcastle's pre-season tour with the midfielder nearing the end of his betting ban - while Magpies CEO Darren Eales reveals how the club plan to spend their massive wealth
Plane carrying Carolina Panthers NFL players skids off runway in terrifying scenes at Charlotte Douglas Airport
Paul Scholes reveals the Man United player who 'worries him to death' - after noticing a familiar occurrence in pre-season
Paris 2024 organizers vow to REPLACE rusty Olympics medals after Team USA star revealed shocking condition after just one week
Colossal spending on signings, Tom Brady's controversial 'fake doctor' right-hand man turning up at Solihull Moors and a £3BILLION plan: Inside the American revolution at relegated Birmingham City
NBA star and Chelsea fan Josh Hart insists his team need a 'TRANSFER BAN' as the Blues' free-spending summer continues with Pedro Neto set to join the club
Spain are champions AGAIN! Sergio Camello nets twice in extra-time to clinch Olympic gold for his country just weeks after their Euro 2024 triumph... as Thierry Henry's France fall short in 5-3 thriller
Three cyclists collide at 40mph in terrifying crash at the Olympic velodrome... as bikes smash into pieces and fly everywhere in the women's keirin
USA basketball fans go wild for Kevin Durant's one-line answer about patriotism and representing America: 'Slogan of the generation'
Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at Olympics - moments before US star admitted to positive Covid test
Golf legend Juan 'Chi Chi' Rodriguez dead at 88: PGA Tour mourns the loss of 'vibrant, colorful' Hall of Famer
Lee Carsley is appointed as England's new interim manager after Gareth Southgate quit - and Irishman will take charge of next two games in his audition for the top job
Noah Lyles reveals he has COVID after needing to be wheeled off the track after third-place 200m finish - but insists he has no regrets and even HUGS his Olympics rivals
Olympics commentator CORRECTED live on air after misgendering USA star Raven Saunders - as fans ask: 'If they're not a woman, why are they in the women's competition?'
Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
Olympic Village food vendor breaks silence after swimming star claimed athletes found 'WORMS' in the food in Paris
Team USA heptathlon star Chari Hawkins breaks down in tears after high jump humiliation at the 2024 Olympics
Olympics fans mortified for Australian breakdancer 'Raygun' after rough performance during sport's debut at Paris 2024: 'Most secondhand embarrassment I've ever felt'
Aaron Rodgers' devout Christian parents cut ties with their son after ex-girlfriend Olivia Munn blabbed about 'game day sex' with the NFL star, new book reveals
Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem smashes javelin Olympic record with monster throw of 92.97m - as he becomes country's first medallist in 32 years
Moment Mexican diver scores ZERO points with dive branded 'terrible' by BBC pundit after failed appeal in Olympics 3m springboard qualifiers
Revealed: The reason Australia's women's water polo stars wear very revealing swimsuits at the Paris Olympics
Shocking moment brawl breaks out at the Olympic Games: Dutch and German hockey stars get in post-match scrap after star's VERY unsportsmanlike celebration following victory
Travis Kelce 'comforted Taylor Swift on the phone for HOURS' after Eras Tour suicide attack was foiled by police
The Olympic love split! Paris ISN'T the City of Love for sailing gold medallist, as she reveals she's broken up with her footballer girlfriend during the Games
Wrestling legend Kevin Sullivan dead at 74: Tributes pour in for 'The Taskmaster' three months after he suffered 'devastating accident'
Olympic Games champion Jessica Fox announces surprise career move following all-conquering Paris campaign
OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m to make podium in Paris
Former Liverpool star is BANISHED from the first team and brutally transfer-listed by new club after nightmare season
Watch the shocking moment a Chinese hockey player SMACKS ball at Belgium opponent after full-time - sparking a mass bust-up on the pitch - as Olympics semi-final descends into chaos
Graceless Noah Lyles stole Letsile Tebogo's thunder... Botswana's first-ever gold medallist let talent do the talking, writes OLIVER HOLT
I'm a female Aussie boxer and I battered Imane Khelif in the ring. You might see her as 'a man' but she wasn't even that strong
Atletico Madrid 'tried to PULL OUT of £33.7m move' for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher... as chief of rival Spanish club says Diego Simeone's side wanted to sign one of their midfielders instead
Olympics pole vaulter Alysha Newman breaks silence amid OnlyFans criticism after she TWERKED to the crowd
Alica Schmidt, dubbed the 'world's sexiest athlete', crashes OUT of the Olympic women's 4x400m relay heats as Germany fail to reach the final
Team GB's very own Spiderman! Toby Roberts, 19, wins sensational GOLD medal - Britain's 14th of the Olympics - in gripping men's boulder and lead final
Revealed: Olympian Alysha Newman's OnlyFans earnings after the Canadian pole-vault star celebrated bronze in Paris by TWERKING to the crowd
People are calling for Olympic Games gold medallist Ethan Katzberg to take a DNA test following his triumph in Paris
Huge twist in Jarryd Hayne's footy comeback as club offers to give him a lifeline - but on strict conditions
Olympics fans joke there is at least one 'natty athlete' as they laud Croatian water polo star Josip Vrlic with a seemingly 'normal' physique
Simone Biles' coach hits out at Olympics judges after giving Team USA gymnast 'harsh' penalty in the balance beam final
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Red-hot USA favorite Noah Lyles finishes THIRD in Olympics 200m final as Botswana's Letsile Tebogo shocks the world to take gold in Paris
Awkward moment LeBron James thinks Olympics crowd is cheering for him - but they're going wild for another athlete!
Transgender and non-binary runner Nikki Hiltz into 1500m final at Paris Olympics
Geelong Cats star Tom Hawkins could be forced to AMPUTATE after nasty injury
Team USA diver Alison Gibson gets humiliating ZERO from Olympics judges after her feet collide midair with the board
Team GB sailing team fail to win medal as engaged couple are DISQUALIFIED in heartbreaking gaffe moments after the start of the race
Bronny James sparks dating buzz as he is spotted watching dad LeBron at the Olympics with Salli Richardson-Whitfield's daughter Parker Whitfield
Olympic gold medalist breaks up with... his mum! Carlos Yulo 'accuses mother of taking some of his earnings' after she 'freaked out' over his girlfriend in crazy feud
Noah Lyles' 2024 Paris Olympics are OVER, the American sprinter says after revealing COVID diagnosis: 'See you next time'
Paul Scholes' brutal five-word verdict on Man United ahead of the new season... as he also points out which areas of the team concern him and what player 'worries him to death'
How the Aussie swimming team kept a HUGE secret as their stars won medals despite shocking issue that was kept under wraps
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