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DE BRUYNE IN NO RUSH TO EXTEND MAN CITY CONTRACT The Belgium international is already tied to a deal through to 2021, but the Premier League leaders are prepared to offer lucrative fresh terms Kevin De Bruyne is “not in a hurry” to extend his contract with Premier League leaders Manchester City. Goal  revealed back in December that the Belgium international has been offered lucrative fresh terms  at the Etihad Stadium – with a proposed new deal including a €10 million signing-on fee The paperwork is yet to be signed, though, with De Bruyne still working on a deal through to 2021. HAZARD BEATS DE BRUYNE TO BELGIUM'S 'DEVIL OF THE YEAR' AWARD He admits that  talks are ongoing , with a delay in committing his long-term future to City down to his agent having been on a winter break. The 26-year-old midfielder told reporters when asked for an update on his contract situation: “We are still in negotiations. “I am waiting for an offer from the club bu

Antoine Griezmann demanding £400k-a-week to complete Manchester United transfer Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann has reportedly rejected Manchester United‘s £300,000-a-week offer to complete a move to Old Trafford.          Griezmann was interested in joining the Red Devils last summer but Atleti’s transfer ban meant the 26-year-old forward felt obliged to stay on with the La Liga club. It’s understood Jose Mourinho is determined to bring Griezmann to United ahead of the 2018/19 campaign and United have made a stunning contract offer to the France attacker.          However, according to The Sun, Griezmann has turned down the £300k-a-week offer and is demanding wages of £400k-a-week before he agrees to a move. Barcelona are also expressing a keen interest in the £89million-rated Frenchman. Manchester United are battling Barca for the France international (Picture: Getty) Jose Mourinho is determined to land Antoine Griezmann (Picture: Getty) A United source tol

Manchester United and Chelsea launch enquiries over Moussa Marega transfer Manchester United and Chelsea have both made contact over a move for Porto star Moussa Marega, according to reports.        Porto completed a move for Marega back in 2016 and the 26-year-old forward was sent a loan to Vitoria Sport Clube ahead of the 2016/17 campaign where he scored 14 goals in 31 appearances. His impressive form earned him a recall to Porto and the Mali attacker has had a barnstorming start this season, scoring 12 goals for the Portuguese giants. Foot Mercato suggests Premier League giants United and Chelsea have both been alerted to Marega’s goalscoring exploits. It’s claimed both clubs have launched enquiries over the potential availability of the striker in the January transfer window. Moussa Marega has been on fire for Porto this season (Picture: Getty) Both Chelsea and United are keen on the Mali forward (Picture: Getty)      Antonio Conte is on the hunt for attacking reinfo

Pep Guardiola instructed Manchester City to prioritse Alexis Sanchez transfer over deal for Virgil van Dijk Pep Guardiola instructed Manchester City to prioritise a deal for Alexis Sanchez over any possible move for new Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk, according to reports.          Van Dijk completed a stunning £75million move to Anfield at the start of the month as Jurgen Klopp finally signed the Dutch defender in a deal that eclipsed the £53m City paid for Kyle Walker.          The Reds were desperate to sign Van Dijk last summer but had to pull out of negotiations after being accused of ‘tapping-up’. Man City expressed interest in the 26-year-old at the time and were expected to revive their interest in January. But Guardiola chose pursuing a deal for Arsenal forward Sanchez over strengthening his defensive options at the Etihad, according to The Sun. Sanchez is expected to leave Arsenal either this month or next summer (Picture: Getty)          The Gunners want £35m

FA Cup fourth round draw in full: Manchester United to face Yeovil, Newport County get Tottenham and Liverpool set for West Brom   Manchester United will play Yeovil Town away in the pick of the draws in the fourth round of the FA Cup.         12-time winners United were drawn against the lowest-ranked team left in the competition and will travel to Huish Park at the end of the month. Holders Arsenal were knocked out in the third round after Nottingham Forest beat the Gunners 4-2 on their own patch on Sunday and they’ve been rewarded with a tie against Hull City. Tottenham will face Newport County after their giant-killing against Leeds City, while Chelsea could face Newcastle if they beat Norwich in a replay. Forest have been rewarded with a tie against ….after they beat Arsenal (Picture: Getty) FA Cup fourth round draw in full Liverpool vs West Brom Peterborough United vs Fleetwood Town or Leicester Huddersfield vs Birmingham Notts County vs Wolves or Swansea Yeovil Town

Manchester United cleared to complete £60m Alex Sandro transfer as Chelsea cool on Juventus star Chelsea are unwilling to meet Juventus‘ £60million valuation of Brazil star Alex Sandro, clearing the way for Manchester United to sign the defender.        Antonio Conte was furious that the club failed to sign Sandro last summer and he’s heavily advised moving for the Brazilian again this month. Juventus are happy to let Sandro leave should a buyer meet their £60m valuation but the heirachy at Chelsea see little value in the deal given Marcos Alonso’s form at left wing-back and have therefore cooled their interest. Chelsea will now look into alternative, cheaper targets and their decision to shy away from a deal for Sandro has cleared the path for Manchester United, according to the Telegraph.   Alex Sandro is keen on a move to the Premier League (Picture: Getty) Jose Mourinho is keen on signing two full-backs and a creative midfielder in the next two transfer windows and wan