THE FINAL THIRD NEWS

Presenting my exclusive updates on the football transfer market, supplemented with insights from reliable sources.⚽️

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🚨🔴Manchester United agreed to pay Sporting CP €11m for Ruben Amorim, with his start planned for the international break.

🇵🇹Sporting requested Amorim’s presence for upcoming games against Man City and Braga, and he’ll debut against Ipswich on November 24.

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End of an Era for KDB at Manchester City 🔵 #MANCİTY

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🟠⚪️Galatasaray are nearing a deal to sign PSG defender Milan Skriniar.

The 29-year-old Slovakian has reportedly agreed terms, but negotiations between the clubs continue.

Skriniar, deemed surplus by PSG, has made just five appearances this season.

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🚨🚨🟢| Real Betis are interested in signing Antony on loan but must first sell Assane Diao to proceed with talks.

Betis will also require Manchester United to cover part of Antony’s £150k-a-week wages for a deal to materialize. [@hirstclass]

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🚨🔵🔴| Nuno Mendes is reportedly keen on a move to Manchester United.

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⚪️Real Madrid, seeking a right-back after Dani Carvajal’s injury, have made a bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

If unsuccessful, as expected, they are likely to pursue Diogo Dalot, who is also on their shortlist. #MUFC

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🚨⚽️🚨| BREAKING: The January transfer window has officially opened and will run until 23:00 GMT on February 3.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with exciting transfers and thrilling football moments ahead!

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Benni McCarthy, ex-Manchester United coach and South Africa’s all-time top scorer.

Will become Kenya’s Harambee Stars head coach, replacing Engin Firat.

McCarthy, earning Ks2.2 million monthly, will be unveiled before January 10, ahead of the 2024 CHAN tournament🏟️

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ℹ️The January transfer window opens on Wednesday, 1 January, and closes on Monday, 3 February, at 23:00 GMT.

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🔴🇵🇹Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United era began with a 1-1 draw at Ipswich Town.

⚽️Marcus Rashford’s early strike was canceled out by Omari Hutchinson’s deflected goal.

Despite promising second-half chances, United remain winless away in six and sit 12th in the table.

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🔵🚨Leicester City have sacked manager Steve Cooper after just four wins in 14 matches, leaving the club two points above relegation.

Assistant Alan Tate and coach Steve Rands also depart.

Ben Dawson will oversee training while a replacement is sought.

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🚨🔴Manchester United are actively negotiating to appoint Sporting CP’s Ruben Amorim as head coach, preparing to pay his €10m release clause.

Talks are progressing, and the 39-year-old Portuguese manager is open to making the move.
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🚨🔴Manchester United have parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag, informing the 54-year-old Dutchman this morning🇳🇱.

🆕Ruud van Nistelrooy has been asked to step in as interim manager, with the existing staff staying on for now.
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🚨🔴Manchester United have Alphonso Davies on their summer transfer wishlist, though they don’t see their chances as strong.

No new contract talks with Bayern Munich yet, with his current deal expiring soon.

Real Madrid also show interest.
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🚨🚨La Liga president Javier Tebas demands punishment for Manchester City if found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.

He warns that failure to sanction the club appropriately would undermine the authority of the competition.
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🚨If Manchester City were relegated, they'd likely be favorites for immediate promotion. A senior figure suggests applying points deductions over multiple seasons to limit their title chances. Another option for the independent commission is expelling City from Premier League.

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Premier League teams believe a points deduction, even if it leads to relegation, would be insufficient if Manchester City are found guilty of most or all of the 115 charges, given the scale of the alleged cheating, per [@TeleFootball].

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Premier League teams believe a points deduction, even if it leads to relegation, would be insufficient if Manchester City are found guilty of most or all of the 115 charges, given the scale of the alleged cheating, per [@TeleFootball].

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🚨🔵The findings of the independent commission on the 115 charges against Manchester City are expected to be delayed, with a report likely not published until early 2025, according to reports from @MirrorFootball

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🚨🟡🔴Victor Osimhen is set to join Galatasaray on a €10 million straight loan.

The deal includes a January break clause, allowing him to leave if top clubs approach.

Osimhen also requested his Napoli release clause be lowered from €130 million to €75 million.🇳🇬🫱🏽‍🫲🏼🇹🇷

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🚨🇸🇦Ivan Toney to Al Ahli is confirmed. The £40m deal with Brentford is complete.

Medical done, and Toney will travel to Saudi Arabia this weekend for his presentation.

As a result, the Osimhen deal is now off.