MANCHESTER CITY will have to stump up a sensational £600K PER WEEK for Erling Haaland’s signature, as exclusively revealed by SunSport.
And Arsenal are reportedly being drawn into a five-way battle to sign Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic, 21.
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KIR BLIMEY
Liverpool have reportedly made Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir a summer target – after he impressed while they scouting Erling Haaland.
Trabzonspor goalie Cakir, 24, was between the sticks for Turkey’s 3-0 win in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Norway.
Sabah Sport claims Liverpool had scouts in attendance to watch Borussia Dortmund sensation Haaland, 20.
But Cakir was in fine form to deny the striker his usual goal and the Reds reportedly added the £14.5million stopper to their summer shortlist.
NO KANE DO
Arsene Wenger has told Harry Kane he can fulfil his ambition of winning trophies at Tottenham as he urged him to stay.
He told beIN Sports: “Tottenham are in a position where they can be ambitious and we should maybe not judge only today’s situation.
“Tottenham was top of the league in December. There were a few times when they were top of the league when I was still at Arsenal.
“He is the only one who can assess the situation. A player like that is always solicited by other clubs and always has to assess his situation.
“He was until now a real top leader at Tottenham. He’s a top leader in the English national team. I respect highly his commitment and his quality.
“What I like today is he could play basically as a number 10 because the quality of his assists and the speed of his vision, and the execution of his speed on long balls is exceptional.”
MOR THE MERRIER
Barcelona are prioritising sealing a new deal for wonderkid Ilaix Moriba over signing Georginio Wijnaldum, according to reports.
Boss Ronald Koeman is set to try and reshape his squad this summer, as Barca aim to rebuild following a tumultuous 18 months.
But according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona’s limited funds are more likely to be allocated elsewhere.
Club chiefs, with Koeman’s blessing, are desperate to renew wonderkid Moriba’s deal in the coming months.
At 18, the supremely gifted midfielder has already become a trusted member of Koeman’s squad, having made his LaLiga debut last month.
BURCH BELLS
Exclusive by Tom Barclay: Aston Villa have moved into pole position to snap up Bournemouth whizkid Ajani Burchall.
The Bermudan winger, 16, is set to leave the Cherries in the summer after snubbing a scholarship deal.
Arsenal have shown interest, but it is Villa who now look most likely to sign the school boy.
Burchall became Bournemouth’s third youngest ever player when making his debut as a late sub in December’s 5-0 win over Huddersfield.
GDANSK ALL NIGHT
UEFA chiefs are ready to let travelling fans into the Champions League and Europa League finals.
And that is potentially great news for supporters of the five English teams left in Europe.
A meeting of Uefa’s ruling executive committee formally lifted the 30 per cent capacity cap on fans that was put in place in October, allowing local authorities the right to set stadium limits for the rest of this season.
Away fans remain banned for the remaining games in the last eight and semi-final stages of both competitions, which resume next week.
But Uefa will review the measures ahead of the two finals, due to be played in Gdansk and Istanbul at the end of May.
JOE BLOW
Joe Montemurro says deciding to leave Arsenal at the end of the season was the “hardest professional decision of his life.”
He said: “My three and a half years at Arsenal have been a fantastic adventure, the highlight of my coaching career.
“I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry on and off the pitch.
“This has been the hardest professional decision of my life, as I absolutely love this job and this club, the club I have supported all my life.
“I’m hugely grateful to the club for their unrelenting support during my time here and in understanding and respecting my decision.”
DAN THE MAN
Dan James revealed the best advice he’s ever been given is to just “be himself” by Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs.
ON THE WARD
James Ward-Prowse will not feature for England tonight – and has been sent back to Southampton.
The Saints midfielder, 26, has returned to his club due to fitness concerns.
Boss Gareth Southgate did not want to risk him in the World Cup qualifier against Poland.
BRAVE MANC
Manchester United have been sensationally linked with a stunning free transfer swoop for Sergio Aguero.
SunSport exclusively revealed that LaLiga giants Barcelona are set to go all-out to try and land the legendary City forward.
Inter Milan have also emerged as contenders to bring the veteran striker to Italy.
But should United somehow win the race – and Aguero risk his reputation on the blue half of the city – he would join a select group of players to represent both Manchester clubs.
We take a look at seven of those who have done so HERE.
WING WIZARD
Small, creative and busy players who operate out wide and drift into the No10 position are aplenty in Spain.
But there’s one playmaker, in particular, who has been tipped to become an international star on the biggest stage.
Bryan Gil, 20, is the hot property of Sevilla, but is currently on loan with LaLiga strugglers Eibar.
The 5ft 7inch star has earned the nickname ‘Little Cruyff’ for his dazzling displays on the wing and brilliant dribbling skills in tight spaces.
His recent performances have alerted Europe’s top clubs, including Arsenal who are reportedly watching his progress.
Read SunSport’s breakdown of this rising star HERE.
TUCH-ING DISTANCE
Thomas Tuchel is reportedly ready to give Conor Gallagher a chance in the Chelsea first team next season.
The midfielder, 21, has impressed on loan spells at Charlton, Swansea and most recently fighting relegation with West Brom.
According to Goal, he is well liked by the Blues hierarchy and has a good chance of being involved next season.
Ousting N’Golo Kante or Mateo Kovacic is a lot to ask although a potential move away for Jorginho may open up a space.
ARSENAL BOSS TO LEAVE
Arsenal Women head coach Joe Montemurro will leave the club at the end of the season after three and a half years with the club.
The Australian, who won the Women’s Super League with the Gunners in 2019, was extremely graceful about his pending departure.
Credit: Getty “My three-and-a-half years at Arsenal have been a fantastic adventure, the highlight of my coaching career,” he told the club’s website.
“I have had the opportunity to work with and learn from some of the best in the industry on and off the pitch.
‘This has been the hardest professional decision of my life, as I absolutely love this job and this club, the club I have supported all my life.
“I’m hugely grateful to the club for their unrelenting support during my time here and in understanding and respecting my decision.”
A NEW AGGE
Daniel Agger has swapped muck and mire for management by taking charge of Danish club HB Koge.
The Liverpool legend, 36, has ran the KloAgger sewer company in his native Denmark since 2012.
But the former Danish international has now been appointed head coach of second-tier Koge in his homeland.
Koge, based near Copenhagen, unveiled Agger on Wednesday after he penned a three-year contract.
RETURN OF THE POG
A fresh report in Italy has claimed Paul Pogba is set to leave Manchester United as early as this summer with Juventus keen to re-sign him.
The French midfielder is still the Red Devils’ record signing after his £89.3million return from the Old Lady in 2016.
Pogba’s deal expires in June 2022 and Sky Sport Italia journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed Juventus remains the star’s ‘preferred destination’.
Despite the Serie A giants attempting to lower their wage bill, with Cristiano Ronaldo rumoured to be available, they hope to thrash out a deal for the 28-year-old.
Tuttosport has claimed Pogba is still in touch with his former team-mates at Juventus through a WhatsApp chat.
Credit: Getty POLES SET FOR THE PREM
Check out our list of five Poland stars set to join Prem including Man Utd and Chelsea transfer targets Arkadiusz Milik and Krzysztof Piatek.
Poland take on England at Wembley tonight without star man Robert Lewandowski.
The inspiration captain and lethal goalscorer has been ruled out for a month with a knee injury.
But in Lewandowski’s absence, some of Poland’s other stars may take their chance to step up to the plate and put themselves in the shop window for some English clubs.
Nine of the current crop already ply their trade in the Premier League or Championship, including Poland’s record appearance maker in England’s top flight, Lukasz Fabianski.
But we have a look at five Polish players who could make the switch to join them in England in the coming transfer windows…
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PREMIER LEAGUE TABLE
As we approach the end of the international break, here’s a reminder of what the Premier League table looks like. We’re entering the business end.
AU MY GOD
Not transfer news, but check out this outrageousness from Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in training today…
GREALISH ON THE MOVE?
Speculation over Jack Grealish leaving Aston Villa this summer have intensified after his agent Jonathan Barnett’s recent quots.
He told The Athletic: “I’m expecting three or four very big deals of my own that will break a lot of records.”
Barnett also represents a number of other high-profile players including Gareth Bale.
However, Grealish’s desire to go to Manchester City appears to have hit a major roadblock as Pep Guardiola’s side go in pursuit of Erling Haaland, according to talkSPORT.
Credit: PA LUK-ING FOR A NEW CLUB
Romelu Lukaku next club odds – Betfair:
- Chelsea 6/1
- PSG 7/1
- Bayern Munich 8/1
- Juventus 10/1
- Real Madrid 14/1
- Man City 14/1
- Man Utd 25/1
For more info check out our in-depth piece on the potential new clubs Lukaku could move to here.
Credit: Reuters POLE POSITION
Bayern Munich are not interested in a bid for Erling Haaland while they boast the ‘world’s best’ in Robert Lewandowski.
Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told Sport Bild: “Robert Lewandowski has a contract until 2023.
“And I am convinced: With his professionalism – if you just see how he trains and takes care of his body – the end is not yet announced.”
The 32-year-old has scored 288 goals in 325 appearances for the European champions.
Lewandowski’s hopes of reaching what may be his final World Cup in 2022 could take a decisive turn when Poland face England on Wednesday, a game he will miss through injury.
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LEEDS AND PALACE IN FOR MADUEKE
Leeds and Crystal palace have been linked with England Under-21 international Noni Madueke.
The PSV attacking midfielder, who is just 19 years old, could be set for a move to the premier League in the summer.
And according to The Evening Standard, Palace and Leeds are leading the way, although Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in the youngster.
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MARTIAL INJURY UPDATE
France manager Didier Deschamps has given an update on Man Utd forward Anthony Martial’s injury that forced him off against Kazakhstan earlier this week.
And it is good news for fans of the Red Devils.
Deschamps said: “Anthony has a small issue on his knee. Nothing is decided yet [as to whether he can face Bosnia-Herzegovina].
“He won’t be taking part in the training session a bit later. We’ll see tomorrow (Wednesday). Anything serious has been dismissed.
“We’ve run some tests, but there’s still the pain, and having travelled as long as we have, that hasn’t helped.”
EDOUARD WAS CLOSE TO INTER MOVE
Celtic rejected an approach from Inter Milan last summer to sign Odsonne Edouard on a loan to buy deal, according to reports.
The French hitman is on the radar of some of Europe’s biggest clubs after four impressive years at Parkhead.
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims Edouard could have ended up at the San Siro as back-up to Belgian goal machine Romelu Lukaku.
He told GiveMeSport: “Last summer, he was close to leaving Celtic.
Credit: The Sun “He had really important bids, he decided to stay, but now it’s time to decide for a new club.Let’s see if the right bid arrives because you have to obviously respect Celtic, they are doing an amazing job with him.
“I’m told that in the last days of the last summer window, Inter were thinking of Edouard as an opportunity, as a backup option for Lukaku.
“That was impossible because Celtic wanted a permanent deal and they were offering a loan with buy option.
Romano also revealed that Roma are interested in signing Edouard.
MADRID TO MOVE FOR LOWE
Real Madrid will eye a move for Joachim Low when Zinedine Zidane decides to leave the Bernabeu.
The Germany boss announced he will step down from his role at the national side after the Euros.
Low, 61, has been in charge of Die Mannschaft since 2006 and is likely to take a break before returning to management.
And with Zidane’s contract at the Bernabeu expiring in 2022, AS report how Low could be targetted to replace him next year.
Los Blancos looked at appointing Low after Zidane left the Bernabeu following his first stint in charge in 2018.
Credit: Getty LAMPARD EYED UP SZCZESNY
Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard was looking to bring Juventus keeper Wojciech Szcezsny to Stamford Bridge, according to The Telegraph.
Lampard has now been sacked by the Blues back in January as German coach Thomas Tuchel took over.
But that was after the former England midfielder brought in Edouard Mendy to shore up his side between the sticks.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
