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Wan-Bissaka completes Manchester United move – reports

Manchester United have completed the signing of right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace in a £50million deal, according to reports.

PA understands United will pay £45million up front with £5million in add-ons for the 21-year-old, who will receive a five-year contract at Old Trafford.

He will become the second summer signing made by boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, after Daniel James joined from Swansea.

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Daniel James was Manchester United’s first summer signing on June 12 (Simon Galloway/PA)

Apparent leaked pictures and video of Wan-Bissaka wearing next season’s United shirt began to appear on social media on Friday, seeming to indicate that the player had passed his medical and agreed terms.

PA has contacted United for comment.

Wan-Bissaka was part of the England squad that exited the Under-21 European Championship in the group stage last week.

The right-back endured a difficult time in Italy, where Aidy Boothroyd overlooked him for the Young Lions’ last two group matches after his late own goal in the opener against France led to a 2-1 loss.

The under-21s boss believes Wan-Bissaka’s error in that match may have been down to the ongoing speculation about his club future.

England U21 v France U21 – UEFA European Under-21 Championship – Group C – Dino Manuzzi
Aaron Wan Bissaka appears dejected after his injury-time own goal saw England Under-21s lose to France (Nick Potts/PA)

“For a young player who all he knows is Crystal Palace academy and Crystal Palace it would be daft not to say that in some way he must think about it,” Boothroyd said.

“I would not be truthful if I told you anything other than that. What I will say is because he doesn’t say too much you don’t get to find out too much. Aaron keeps things to himself.

“He is a very private guy. When that speculation is flying around it is bound to turn your head. But having said all of that had he not scored the own goal we probably wouldn’t be having this conversation.”

Manchester City v Crystal Palace – Premier League – Etihad Stadium
Aaron Wan-Bissaka caught the eye during his breakthrough campaign at Crystal Palace (Martin Rickett/PA)

Wan-Bissaka is yet to make his senior international debut and only made his first appearance for Palace 16 months ago.

Wan-Bissaka has made 46 appearances in all competitions for Palace where he won the club’s Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season awards.

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Three players Man United could target to replace Romelu Lukaku

Lukaku’s time in Manchester

Romelu Lukaku joined Manchester United in the summer of 2017, moving from Everton for a fee reported to be around £75 million.

Lukaku was a rather prolific goalscorer for the Toffees. In his final season on Merseyside, the Belgian netted a staggering 25 goals and assisted six in 36 league outings.

However, since his big-money move to Old Trafford, Lukaku has struggled to regain that exceptional form.

The 26-year-old’s debut season in Manchester saw him score 16 and assist seven in 34 league appearances.

Considering United are generally seen as a better side than Everton, you would have expected Lukaku’s goal count to rise in the league, not decline.

Lukaku had similar struggles throughout this past season.

In 42 games across all competitions, the Anderlecht youth product scored just 15 and assisted four.

Bernd Leno

LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 10: Bernd Leno of Arsenal reaches for the ball as Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United shoots during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on March 10, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Lukaku to Inter Milan?

After two seasons with the Red Devils, though, Lukaku could well be on his way to Italy.

Back in April of this year, Lukaku expressed a desire to play in Serie A.

Although, at the time, Lukaku did state that he was focused on United:

“Playing in Serie A is a dream, it would be really a dream.

“I hope to be able to play sooner or later, even if at the moment I am focused on the United.” As quoted by Sky Sports News.

However, since that interview, Lukaku has been pretty heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan.

Then, earlier this week, Lukaku’s agent would confirm that Inter are indeed trying to sign his client:

“Lukaku is a dream and is not easy to realize it… but yes, Inter are trying to get him. Romelu has expressed his wishes (to leave Man United)”

While Inter may struggle to afford the Belgian, who United reportedly want £75 million for, there is still a chance that Lukaku could depart United this summer.

That would leave just Marcus Rashford as a senior out and out striker at Man United.

So, United will probably need to purchase a replacement centre-forward,. As such, here are three potential options.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 30: Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United celebrates after scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on December 30, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Ben Yedder

The first player Man United could bring in this summer is Sevilla forward, Wissam Ben Yedder.

Ben Yedder has already been tipped as a replacement for Lukaku in recent days.

The Manchester Evening News, citing France Football, claimed that Ben Yedder has a €40 million release clause, and that United would be willing to match it, should Lukaku leave.

€40 million does seem like somewhat of a bargain in today’s market, given the season that Ben Yedder has just had.

In the 28-year-old’s 2018/19 campaign, he would play 54 games across all competitions for Sevilla. In those 54 games, Ben Yedder scored an impressive 30 goals, also chipping in with 11 assists.

Moreover, as Sevilla finished 6th in La Liga last season, they do not have the lure of Champions League football, which is good for United, who will also be playing in the Europa League in the forthcoming campaign.

SEVILLE, SPAIN – MAY 18: Wissam Ben Yedder of Sevilla FC reacts during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC and Athletic Club at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on May 18, 2019 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde Colomer/Getty Images)

Sebastien Haller

The next player that Man United could target is Eintracht Frankfurt forward, Sebastien Haller.

At 6ft 2, Haller is a much more like for like signing to replace Lukaku, unlike Ben Yedder, who is just 5ft 7.

Haller has spent two years in Germany honing his craft, after completing his move from Dutch side, FC Utrecht.

The 25-year-old had a decent debut campaign for Frankfurt that saw him net 13 and assist seven in 36 ties.

Haller then improved his goalscoring form in the 2018/19 season. He would score 20 and assist 12 in 41 outings across all competitions.

Haller’s Bundesliga record was particularly impressive, with the forward having bagged 15 goals and nine assists in 29 fixtures.

However, with Frankfurt already losing one of their top strikers, Luka Jovic, to Real Madrid this summer, they may be opposed to letting go of another key forward.

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY – MAY 12: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Sebastien Haller of Frankfurt looks on during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at Commerzbank-Arena on May 12, 2019 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. (Photo by Simon Hofmann/Bundesliga/DFL via Getty Images)

Mauro Icardi

The final player that Manchester United could target to replace Romelu Lukaku is Mauro Icardi.

Should Lukaku move to Inter, the club may be keen to cash in on Icardi.

It has also been reported by reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano that Edin Dzeko is close to signing for Inter.

Should Antonio Conte’s side land both Lukaku and Dzeko, they would have four first-team strikers, including Icardi and Lautaro Martinez.

So, Man United may well be able to work Icardi into any potential deal for Lukaku.

Reports have already emerged that Inter Milan would be willing to offer Icardi plus cash for the Belgian.

Icardi made 36 appearances last season for Inter, scoring 17 and assisting 5 in that time.

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Argentina Bakal Disingkirkan Venezuela di Copa America 2019?

RIO DE JANEIRO – Tim Nasional (Timnas) Argentina akan menghadapi Venezuela di perempatfinal Copa America 2019 yang dilangsungkan di Estadio do Maracana pada Sabtu 29 Juni 2019 dini hari WIB. Hitung-hitungan di atas kertas, La Albiceleste –julukan Argentina– diunggulkan menang atas Venezuela.

Hal itu berdasarkan ranking FIFA dan materi pemain. Berdasarkan ranking FIFA edisi Juni 2019, Argentina menduduki posisi 11, unggul 22 anak tangga dari Venezuela. Akan tetapi, jika ukurannya rekor pertemuan dan kondisi terkini, Venezuela layak lebih diunggulkan untuk memenangi pertandingan.

Argentina vs Venezuela di Copa America 2019

Venezuela asuhan Rafael Dudamel tampi apik di Fase Grup A Copa America 2019. Dari tiga pertandingan, mereka tidak terkalahkan. Bahkan di matchday kedua, Salomon Rondon dan kawan-kawan sanggup menahan tuan rumah Brasil 0-0.

Bagaimana dengan Argentina? Dalam tiga laga di fase grup, Lionel Messi dan kawan-kawan hanya mengemas empat poin. Bahkan, kepastian kelolosan mereka ke perempatfinal baru didapatkan di laga terakhir setelah menang 2-0 atas Qatar.

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Colleen berpotensi jadi juara dunia MMA pertama Malaysia – MASMMAA

KUALA LUMPUR: Presiden Persatuan MMA Malaysia (MASMMAA) Rashid Salleh yakin bahawa Malaysia mampu memperoleh juara dunianya yang pertama dalam sukan seni bela diri campuran (MMA) pada November ini.

Menurut beliau, atlet negara, Colleen Augustine mempunyai potensi yang besar untuk muncul sebagai juara pada kejohanan dunia yang bakal diadakan pada 9 hingga 17 November di Manama, Bahrain.

“Saya harap pada November ini, bila Colleen menang, kita akan lihat juara dunia (dari Malaysia).

“Dia sangat bagus. Saya berani katakan dia adalah ‘Nicol David’ yang seterusnya untuk sukan MMA. Dia memang berdisiplin, ada pakej, berdedikasi, sangat cergas, sangat fokus, rendah diri, sentiasa belajar dari kesilapan, dan dia berlatih setiap hari dan dia juga seorang vegan,” katanya ketika ditemui pada acara ‘Malam Media ONE Championship’ di ibu negara, baru-baru ini.

Bagaimanapun, katanya mereka masih sedang mengumpul dana bagi menghantar Colleen ke sana dan kutipan sedang dibuat menerusi laman sesawang GoGetFunding.com.

Jelas Rashid, perbelanjaan yang diperlukan untuk Colleen dan jurulatihnya adalah sebanyak AS$3,000 (RM12,433) dan setakat mereka telah berjaya mengumpul kira-kira AS$1,000 (RM4,144).

“Saya harap dapat lihat seorang juara dunia pada November. Bukan hendak letakkan sebarang tekanan tetapi potensi dia sangat tinggi. Dia cuma perlu fokus,” katanya lagi.

Colleen pada 5 Mei lalu berjaya meraih pingat emas dalam Kejohanan Terbuka Asia di Bangkok, Thailand.

Petarung berusia 21 tahun itu menewaskan Nurzhamal Sadykova dari Khzakhstan untuk pertarungan divisyen strawweight menerusi TKO (technical knockout) pada pusingan kedua.

Kemenangan itu sekali gus menjadikan Colleen wanita Malaysia yang pertama memperolehi pingat emas dalam kejohanan bertaraf antarabangsa anjuran IMMAF-WMMAA itu.

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ความจริงปรากฏ! “เคล็บ” เผยสาเหตุที่ “โรนัลดินโญ่-เดโก้” ถูกบาร์ซ่าขายทิ้ง

ความจริงปรากฏ! “เคล็บ” เผยสาเหตุที่ “โรนัลดินโญ่-เดโก้” ถูกบาร์ซ่าขายทิ้ง

อเล็กซานเดอร์ เคล็บ ออกมาเปิดเผยความจริงเบื้องหลังของการปล่อยตัว โรนัลดินโญ่ และ เดโก้ ออกจาก ​บาร์เซโลน่า เมื่อ 10 ปีที่ผ่านมาว่า เป็นเพราะสโมสรต้องการปกป้อง ลีโอเนล เมสซี่ ไม่ให้เสียผู้เสียคน

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ผมจะตามรอยพี่! “เอ็มบัปเป้” เปิดใจ 5 แข้งเก่งสุดตลอดกาลของโลก

ผมจะตามรอยพี่! “เอ็มบัปเป้” เปิดใจ 5 แข้งเก่งสุดตลอดกาลของโลก

คีลิยัน เอ็มบัปเป้ ยอดกองหน้าจาก ปารีส แซงต์-แชร์กแมง ยอมเปิดเผยแล้วว่าใครคือนักฟุตบอลที่เก่งสุดตลอดกาลแห่งโลกฟุตบอล โดยเจ้าตัวยกขึ้นมาถึง 5 ชื่อเลยทีเดียว

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KP MSN nafi dakwaan bersekongkol dengan Presiden MBM luluskan pencalonan KJ

KUALA LUMPUR: Ketua Pengarah Majlis Sukan Negara (MSN), Datuk Ahmad Shapawi Ismail menafikan dakwaan bersekongkol dengan Presiden Majlis Paralimpik Malaysia (MPM), SM Nasiruddin SM Nasimuddin menjelang pemilihan mesyuarat Agung Tahunan (AGM) MPM, Sabtu ini.

Dalam kenyataan media semalam, Ahmad Shapawi menjelaskan beliau tidak pernah terlibat dalam mengarahkan pegawainya untuk mengesahkan kelayakan pencalonan mantan Menteri Belia dan Sukan Khairy Jamaluddin untuk bertanding sebagai Presiden MPM seperti dilaporkan sebuah portal tempatan.

Ahmad Shapawi berkata beliau juga tidak pernah mencampuri urusan pemilihan AGM badan induk sukan para itu seperti yang dinyatakan dalam laporan bertarikh 25 Jun.

“Demi menjaga nama baik saya sebagai penjawat awam dan pihak MSN, saya akan mempertimbangkan untuk mengambil tindakan undang-undang dan membuat laporan polis supaya siasatan boleh dijalankan.

“Saya menegaskan saya sentiasa mengamalkan sikap berkecuali dalam menjalankan tugas saya sebagai Ketua Pengarah MSN,” katanya.

Khairy, yang juga Timbalan Presiden Persekutuan Ragbi Kerusi Roda Malaysia, bakal mencabar Presiden Persatuan Kanu Malaysia (MASCA), Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin merebut jawatan nombor satu persatuan pada 29 Jun ini.

Pencalonan Khairy sebelum ini dipertikai kerana beliau dikatakan hanya menghantar borang pencalonan selepas tamat tempoh yang sah bagi kerusi nombor satu MPM, apabila penyandangnya, SM Nasarudin tidak mahu mempertahankan jawatan itu.

Megat D Shahriman pada Sabtu lalu berkata campur tangan Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) dan Pesuruhjaya Sukan Malaysia (PJS) perlu sekiranya MPM tidak dapat menangani isu tersebut.

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Messi dari Iran Bantah Telah Tiduri 23 Perempuan

TEHERAN – Pria yang sangat mirip dengan Lionel Messi, Reza Parastesh, menolak kabar yang mengatakan dirinya telah meniduri 23 perempuan. Parastesh mengaku sama sekali tidak pernah melakukan aksi bejat tersebut.

Dalam beberapa hari terakhir, Parastesh menjadi pusat perhatian dunia, terutama pencinta La Pulga –julukan Messi. Pria berpaspor Iran itu disebut-sebut telah meniduri 23 perempuan di negaranya.

Reza Parastesh si Messi dari Iran

Kemiripan wajah dengan Messi, awalnya disebut-sebut sebagai modal Parastesh untuk melakukan aksinya tersebut. Setelah kabar itu beredar, beberapa aktivitis perempuan di Iran pun berinisiatif untuk melaporkan Parastesh ke pihak berwajib.

Parastesh yang mengaku tidak bersalah pun melakukan pembelaan. Ia siap melakukan segala cara untuk membersihkan namanya yang sudah kadung buruk tersebut.

“Hai teman-teman, berita palsu tentang saya sedang tren di media soal. Saya disebut telah meniduri 23 perempuan karena mereka mengira saya Lionel Messi. Tolong jangan bermain-bermain dengan reputasi dan kredibilitas orang,” tulis Parastesh di akun Instagram-nya, @rezaparastesh.

Pembelaan Reza Parastesh

“Kami semua menyadari, jika hal itu menimpa seseorang, akan menimbulkan komplain dan kemudian timbul persekusi. Jika itu benar, jelas saya akan berada di penjara sekarang,” lanjut pria yang memiliki brewok lebat layaknya Messi.

“Jangan percaya, itu tidak benar. Saya akan melakukan segalanya untuk membersihkan nama saya. Berita ini menyebar di negara-negara muslim dan telah menjadi bencana. Saya merasa dilecehkan. Bahkan keluarga saya pun melecehkan saya,” tutup Parastesh.

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Perez ‘reluctant’ to sign new Newcastle contract after Benitez exit

Rafa Benitez set for Newcastle exit

Since taking over at Newcastle United Rafa Benitez has done an outstanding job.

The ex-Liverpool boss would earn promotion to the Premier League with the North East club in the 2016/17 season.

The Magpies then overachieved massively in their first season back in the English top-flight, finishing in 10th place.

This past season was not quite as impressive but Benitez still managed to guide Newcastle to a 13th place finish.

However, it was announced on the 24th of June that Benitez will leave Newcastle on June 30th 2019, when his contract expires.

Benitez is rumoured to have a £12m-per-year job offer from China.

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 24: Rafael Benitez, Manager of Newcastle United looks on prior to the Premier League match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Newcastle United at Amex Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Perez to follow in Benitez’s footsteps

With one of their best ever managers set to depart, Newcastle could also be set to lose one of their better players.

According to the Independent, Ayoze Perez is reluctant to sign a new deal with Newcastle, following the departure of Benitez.

Perez featured 41 times for Newcastle this past season, scoring 13 and assisting 4.

As per the report from the Independent, the Magpies were hopeful of signing Perez to a new deal but the striker may now favour a move to Valencia.

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热刺希望本周末前敲定恩东贝莱转会

热刺希望在本周末前敲定恩东贝莱的转会。

据悉，热刺将恩东贝莱作为球队今夏引援的头号目标，目前他们在恩东贝莱的转会谈判中处于领先地位（面临巴黎、尤文的竞争），他们预计会以超6000万镑转会费签下恩东北莱，并与之签约5年，周薪也会较在里昂时期（5—6万镑/周）大幅增长。

而恩东贝莱的到来也会是球队中场位置的竞争加剧，戴尔与万亚马可能会被淘汰（挤出首发位置）。