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What is a 'target'?
In football, a 'target' refers to a player a club is actively trying to sign. When a player is a 'target' for multiple clubs, like the £85 million player in the story being wanted by both Manchester United and Arsenal, it can drive up the transfer fee and make the negotiation process more competitive.
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