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Transfer news RECAP: Man United decide NOT to offer Raphael Varane a 12-month contract extension as the transfer window opens for Premier League clubs
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Arsenal's January transfer window plans
Arsenal will be looking to be active in the January transfer window after back-to-back defeats against West Ham and Fulham as they look to keep pace with league leaders Liverpool.
Mail Sport's Sami Mokbel breaks down where exactly the Gunners are looking to strengthen as the transfer window opens.
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Sancho is United's January calendar man
A surprising choice to start 2024 - Jadon Sancho has been featured in the first month of Man United's calendar for the New Year.
The player has been banished to the reserves after falling out with Erik ten Hag last year and has been strongly linked with an exit.
Galatasaray could end Ziyech loan
Hakim Ziyech has had a lot of bad luck over the last year and it seems things are about to get worse for the on-loan Chelsea winger.
He has struggled to adapt to life in Turkey after battling a succession of injuries and now the Istanbul side are reportedly ready to send him back to Stamford Bridge.
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Frenkie De Jong refuses to rule out United move
Frenkie de Jong has played it coy after being asked about a move to another league in the future.
The Barcelona midfielder said he was 'very satisfied' at the Nou Camp but said he could 'possibly' be interested in trying out a new division amid long-term links to Man United
DONE DEAL! Man United loan Donny van de Beek to Frankfurt
Our first deal of the window and it's not even midday!
This one has been brewing for a while but midfield outcast Van de Beek has finally got his loan move to Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Dutch midfielder was firmly out of Erik ten Hag's plans and now he'll bid to gain some much-needed minutes in the Bundesliga ahead of Euro 2024 next summer.
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United extend Lindelof deal... and want two more extensions
While Varane might not be getting his deal extended, it appears Lindelof will be getting fresh terms at Old Trafford, according to reports.
United are also hoping to tie two more players down to new contracts as new investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe stamps his mark on the club.
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Ex-Man United star rejects Inter Miami move
A former Red Devil is said to have turned down the chance to link up with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
That's despite a personal phone call from boss Tata Martino, who is looking for his next big name addition.
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Transfer Gossip
Start 2024 with a read through our gossip column, summing up all the latest rumours throughout the football world.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, while a Tottenham player could have earned himself a new deal.
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Man United decide not to extend Raphael Varane's contract
The biggest news from yesterday came from the Man United camp - with the Red Devils opting not to trigger a 12-month extension in Raphael Varane's contract.
The Frenchman has had uncertainty hanging over him this season after falling out of Erik ten Hag's plans, and the latest news that United have decided against giving him an extra year on his deal means he is free to talk to clubs over a summer move.
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Happy New Year!
Hello and a very Happy New Year from us at Mail Sport.
It's January 1st, which can mean only one thing - the transfer window is finally open!
There should be plenty of news and deals from all the biggest teams in the Premier League and across the world as we prepare for a huge month.
Join us today for all the latest updates and news as we get it.
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