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TRANSFER NEWS: Alves agrees Man Utd switch, Arsenal's Ozil exit, Chelsea's Silva surprise
MANCHESTER UNITED have reached an agreement with Barcelona full-back Dani Alves, Chelsea will compete with Real Madrid for the signature of Brazilian starlet Lucas Silva and Manchester City are poised to make a shock £32m bid for Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil.
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Dani Alves will make his long awaited switch to the Premier League at the end of the season, with an agreement already reached to join Louis Van Gaal's Manchester United.
The Brazilian's contract is set to expire next summer, and with no extension talks in place - Alves looks set to make his Old Trafford switch.
Manchester City will once again raid Arsenal for their prized assists with a £32m offer for German international Mesut Ozil.
Pellegrini has already poached full-back Bacary Sagna from the Gunners, but is now looking to recruit the former Real Madrid star Ozil.
Chelsea have edged ahead of rivals Manchester United and Real Madrid in the battle to sign Brazilian starlet Lucas Silva.
According to Spanish sources, Chelsea are keen to nullify Real Madrid's sustained interest by offering Silva a contract as early as January.
Dani Alves is reported to have agreed to join Manchester United next summer
I have to admit that Inzaghi understands me
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United face another blow after learning that long-term target Arturo Vidal isn't for sale.
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri slammed suggestions Vidal would move to Old Trafford in January, and reiterated his desire to keep the Chilean at the club.
Liverpool have been handed a double blow with the news Spanish Champions Atletico Madrid will swoop for both Edinson Cavani and Ezequiel Lavezzi.
The disgruntled PSG pair had been expected to move to the Premier League, but a La Liga switch now appears more likely.
Chelsea flop Fernando Torres has taken a veiled dig at Jose Mourinho and Rafa Benitez for no understanding him.
He said: "From a technical and tactical point of view, competence can always be appreciated. But I have to admit that Inzaghi understands me."
Lucas Silva is a target for both Real Madrid and Chelsea
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David Moyes has revealed his disappointment with Manchester United for not giving him the opportunity to fulfill his six-year plan.
The former Everton manager said: "I signed a six-year contract... disappointed it didn't go to plan. I expected to be given an opportunity to fulfil that and it wasn't what was expected."
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