Manchester United are shock contenders to sign Ajax’s £50million-rated keeper Andre Onana – just two months after handing David De Gea a new £350,000-a-week contract.

Ajax have slapped a huge asking price on the Cameroon international after United joined Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain in asking to be kept informed of any plans to sell the 23-year-old.

Spurs have lost skipper Hugo Lloris for the season with a dislocated elbow.

But United made De Gea one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League in September after spending the last 12 months desperately trying to convince the Spaniard to sign a new four-year deal.

Onana has become one of Ajax’s most prized assets after helping the Amsterdam giants win a Dutch league and cup double last season.

The Cameroon international also helped Erik ten Hag’s side to the semi-finals of the Champions League, beating the likes of the Real Madrid and Juventus before their exit to Spurs.

He joined Barcelona at the age of 13 after impressing at Samuel Eto’s soccer school.

He moved to Holland in the summer of 2015 but has recently spoken of his ambition to play in England.

United’s interest has shocked officials at Ajax, where former United keeper Edwin van der Sar is chief executive.

Onana is under contract at the Amsterdam Arena until June 2022 after extending his current deal with the Eredivisie club at the end of March.

However, despite his claims he is happy at the Dutch giants, the 23-year-old recently admitted he would be interested in a move to the Premier League.

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Deaths in police custody is a long-standing and controversial issue which has once again been placed under the spotlight with the news that the police officer who tasered former premiership footballer Dalian Atkinson in 2016, resulting in Atkinson’s death, will be charged with murder

While campaigners will welcome the charges leveled against officers involved, activists are mindful of the fact that police officers almost never face jail.

Ultimately those highlighting deaths in custody want a system of justice which applies to all, including the police, and those meant to uphold the law

Activists and campaigners will be hoping that the Dalian Atkinson case, results in justice for Atkinson’s family, and that the officer involved receives a custodial sentence. For decades, those affected have been demanding that the government take action arguing for a legal system which ensures justice for all.

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Gabonese international Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has been named new skipper for English Premier League side, Arsenal; the club website confirmed late Tuesday.

The forward will be taking over the title from fellow teammate, Granit Xhaka, who was stripped off the captaincy following an incident with Arsenal fans weeks back.

Speaking to the press, manager Unai Emery said the club had four captains of which the first was Aubameyang. “We have now Aubameyang, Hector, Lacazette and Ozil – they are the four captains, and first is now Aubameyang.”

The player recently celebrated being the fastest to score 50 goals for the North London side. He joined Arsenal in 2018 for a then club record transfer fee of 56 million pounds according to reports.

He has 40 league goals so far. 22 of which won him joint top goal scorer last season along with Liverpool duo of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. He has nine and a goal in Europa and Emirates Cup respectively.

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Borussia Dortmund’s 14-year-old sensation Youssoufa Moukoko has become the youngest-ever player to score in the UEFA Youth League.

The Cameroon-born starlet was on target just eight minutes into BVB’s Youth League clash with Inter Milan on Wednesday afternoon, making him the youngest player to score in the competition by well over a year.

The previous record of 16 years and 30 days was jointly held by Ajax’s Youri Regeer and Christos Liatsos of Olympiacos. Moukoko will only turn 15 on 20 November.

The teenage phenomenon has been making waves ever since he joined the BVB youth setup three years ago, thanks to his outstanding ability and prolific scoring record. After he netted an eye-watering 50 goals in the 2018/19 campaign, he was promoted to the U19s at the start of this season.

Moukoko has already turned out for the Germany U16s, while senior coach Joachim Löw is also keeping a curious eye on the progress of a player who has admitted that his ambitions are to “become a professional with Dortmund, conquer the Champions League with the club and win the Ballon d’Or.”

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Italian Serie A champions Juventus have come from behind to earn a two to one victory against Lokomotiv Moscow in Group D clash at the Allianz Stadium. 

The Russian side took a shock lead when Aleksey Miranchuk fired the ball into the roof of the net form close range in the first half. 

The Old Lady regrouped after the break and they got on the scoresheet when Argentina striker Paulo Dybala scored with a beautiful curling shot from edge of the in the 77th minute.

Only two minutes later, Dybala tapped the ball home from a rebound to complete a dramatic victory for the hosts.

With the result, Juventus stay level with Spanish club Atletico Madrid on seven points at the top of the group while the two sides look well-placed to reach the knockout stages. 

The 33-year-old was allegedly a victim of racist abuse and violent conduct from fans of the visiting team in Saturday’s cup qualifying match

The FA Cup fourth qualifying round match between non-league side Haringey Borough and National league outfit Yeovil Town did not end well as both teams walked off the pitch because of reported racist abuse directed at Douglas Pajetat.

The Cameroon goalkeeper was said to have been racially abused by Yeovil Town fans and he was also hit by objects thrown from the away end of the stadium.

Haringey Borough FC@HaringeyBoroFC

Sorry for the late update but wanted to make sure we gave correct information.

Game has been abandoned following racial abuse. Horrendous afternoon.

It must be said that 99.9% of @YTFC fans are also disgusted by what’s happened as much as we are.

One club, one community

The encounter at the Coles Park Stadium was stopped in the 64th minute after Rhys Murphy fired the visitors ahead from the spot.

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The Cameroon international missed the Reds’ last two games due to injury but has recovered from the setback

Liverpool defender Joel Matip has returned to training ahead of their Premier League game against Manchester United on Sunday.

The Cameroon international sustained a knock in the Reds’ 1-0 win against Sheffield United on September 28 and subsequently missed his side’s outings against Salzburg and Leicester City.

The 28-year-old, however, joined the rest of Jurgen Klopp’s men in training on Tuesday in preparation for their league game against the Red Devils.

Matip has been impressive for the Reds this season, helping the Anfield outfit remain unbeaten in the Premier League.

The defender has made eight appearances across all competitions, capping his fine defensive displays with two goals.

On the back of his recent performances, the former Schalke 04 man was named the PFA Premier League Player of the Month for September.

Matip will hope to help Liverpool strengthen their position at the top of the league table against the Old Trafford outfit.

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The Cameroon international has enjoyed his time with the Dutch champions but the prospect of a return to Camp Nou remains a tempting one

Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana would be delighted if Barcelona wanted to take him back and is unsure if he will stay in the Eredivisie next season.

The 23-year-old spent five years with Barca’s academy before signing for Ajax as an 18-year-old in 2015.

Onana has since established himself as one of the most promising keepers in Europe and played a key role in Ajax’s surprise run to the Champions League semi-finals last season.

The Cameroon international said last year that he would love the chance to go back to Barca if the opportunity arose, although he chose to extend his Ajax contract to 2022 in March.

Onana will always be grateful to Ajax for giving him the chance of first-team football, but the prospect of a return to Camp Nou remains hugely tempting.

“I don’t know what will happen next year, if I will stay or not,” he told Marca.

“I never imagined I would play in a Europa League final or Champions League semi-finals. When I left Barcelona, my idea was to be the third goalkeeper of a top-level team and then have the opportunity to get into a professional team, to learn from the biggest, and Ajax gave me that opportunity.

“I want to be the best goalkeeper in the world. It’s the dream I have and, as they say, dreaming is not forbidden.

“[Barcelona] have always been my club. They gave me everything. It was the road to get into Europe and I’m very grateful.

“If they loved me again, I’d be delighted, but you never know.” Onana and Ajax return to Spain on Wednesday to face Valencia at Mestalla in the Champions League.

They thrashed Real Madrid 4-1 on their last visit to the country, but Onana believes it will be tougher for Ajax to get a result now that teams have begun to figure out their approach.

“We had a very tough game against a great rival and the truth is we achieved the unthinkable in knocking them out in their own stadium,” he said. “But now we have another great opportunity to play against Valencia.

“It’s much harder for us to play now because everyone knows us. It’s another great game for me and it’s not easy to play as the away side on a pitch like that, especially against one of the greats in the Champions League, but our mentality is to go to win.”

Source: Goal.com