‘I did a bit of flirting’ – Gerrard on Mourinho’s failed bid to take him to Chelsea
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With Ruben Amorim planning a midfield overhaul, United are prepared to spend big to land two targets next year, especially as a host of current players in the squad could well move on next summer.
“In an interview conducted last month through the Portuguese Football Federation, Fernandes – who faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines – claimed United wanted to sell him in the summer and expressed interest in playing in Portugal or Italy.
“United blocked Mainoo’s request to leave on loan in August and he could push to move in the winter transfer window if his playing time does not increase in the coming weeks.
“Casemiro, who turns 34 in February, is out of contract at the end of the season and it remains probable that he will be released.”
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Semenyo’s mind made up?
Antoine Semenyo could have made his decision already with the Bournemouth winger wanted by Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United, the Daily Mail reports.
The 25-year-old has a £60.5 million release clause in January and it is believed he will leave The Cherries then despite that fee dropping to £50m in the summer.
“Semenyo primarily plays on the left or right flank for Bournemouth but he has been known to take on the number nine role when required.
“There is also, of course, doubt surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future, though his re-integration into the team against Brighton was a step in the right direction.
“Liverpool should get a clearer picture of Salah’s future when he returns from the Africa Cup of Nations.”
Fullkrug close to Milan move
AC Milan are set to sign West Ham’s Niclas Fullkrug on loan in January with an option to buy the Germany striker at the end of the season, the Guardian reports.
West Ham boss Nuno Espírito Santo is hoping to free up funds for a new forward in the mid-season transfer window, with The Hammers interested in Jorgen Strand Larsen, although Wolves are after £40m for the Norwegian.
“The former Nottingham Forest manager is short of options before vital home games against Fulham and Brighton. However, that has not stopped him from discarding Fullkrug, who has not started a match since 4 October. The deal for the former Dortmund striker is regarded by West Ham as one of the worst mistakes made by their former technical director Tim Steidten.”
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