TOTTENHAM will pay Jose Mourinho DOUBLE what he earns at Roma next season, after the Special One decided to take over the Italian side.
However, Daniel Levy will only pay £10m of his £15m Spurs salary with Roma making up the other £5m.
Meanwhile Neymar is reportedly ready and willing to take a pay cut to leave PSG and be reunited with Lionel Messi at Barcelona.
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Brighton are mulling over a move for West Brom loan star Mbaye Diagne.
Senegal striker Diagne, 29, has impressed at the Hawthorns since arriving temporarily from Galatasaray in January, hitting three Premier League goals.
The Baggies are set for the drop but Diagne is keen to stay in England’s top flight next term.
Brighton have prioritised signing a new frontman this summer, with Neal Maupay their top-scorer this term on just eight goals.
But before any move for Diagne, Seagulls boss Graham Potter would have to be convinced the 11-cap ace could fit into his possession-based style.
Brighton are interested in West Brom loanee Mbaye Diagne FROM SUNSPORT’S MARTIN LIPTON
Away fans will NOT be able to attend the last two rounds of Prem games – after the Old Trafford pitch invasion forced a U-turn.
Prem clubs had been keen to ensure up to 500 visiting supporters were allowed into grounds in the last week of the season, as part of maximum 10,000 crowds.
But League chiefs were concerned that the Government, and local safety officers, might block the proposals in the wake of the violent incidents that saw Manchester United’s game with Liverpool postponed on Sunday.
And now the Prem has confirmed that, while fans are set to be allowed at the games between May 18 and May 23 – one in each of the 20 top flight stadiums – seats will be strictly sold to home fans only.
Man Utd fans storming of the pitch has made the Premier League re-think their plans KIER WE GO
Mikel Arteta will pick his most important team of the season when Arsenal face Villarreal on Thursday.
The Gunners are 2-1 down from the first leg but managed to bag an important away goal in Spain.
But there are doubts over three key players, with Alexandre Lacazette, Kieran Tierney and David Luiz all racing to be fit.
This is how Arsenal could look for their crunch Europa League semi…
How Arsenal could face Villarreal
TOP OF THE COPS
Man Utd received a police escort to the airport as they flew out to Italy for their Europa League semi-final second leg against Roma.
The Red Devils were afforded the extra safety measures just days after fans stormed Old Trafford causing Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool to be postponed.
United face Roma in the Italian capital on Thursday with a hefty four-goal advantage following the 6-2 thrashing at Old Trafford last week.
Manchester United’s coach was given a police escort to the airport The coach was escorted by police following security breaches relating to fan protests There was an increased police presence in case of any protestors at the airport FROM SUNSPORT’S NEIL CUSTIS
Bruno Fernandes has denied he tried to address protesting fans before Manchester United’s game with Liverpool was called off.
Around 250 fans laid siege to the team hotel on Sunday and it was rumoured he was ready to go and address them.
But Fernandes said: “I was in my room watching football because Udinese was playing against Juventus.
“I never tried to go outside. We just did what the security said to us, keep in our rooms, stay there and that was everything the players did.
“If someone tried to come out, I don’t know. I didn’t see anyone try to come out, honestly…”
Bruno Fernandes denies attempting to talk to protestors PAUL OVER
Genk’s goal machine Paul Onuachu reportedly hopes to end up an Arsenal player by the end of the summer.
The 6ft 7in forward has been a revelation at the Belgian club, smashing home an incredible 32 goals in 37 games in all competitions this season.
Voetbal Belgie reports the 26-year-old is eyeing up a move to the Emirates and is optimistic he could land a dream Prem move by the end of the upcoming transfer window.
The report states he is willing and able to progress his career to the next step after lighting up the Belgian league.
Genk are believed to be willing to sell their prized asset for £25million.
Paul Onuachu could swap Genk for the Gunners FIORENTINA KEEN TO TIE VLAHOVIC DOWN
Fiorentina are set to offer Dusan Vlahovic a new contract, according to reports.
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport are reporting the Serie A side want to extend the striker’s existing deal, which expires in two years.
It is believed Fiorentina want to build a team around the 21-year-old and aren’t interested in selling him at this moment in time.
The offer may include a release clause, ensuring the player gets a future move and the Italian side make a significant profit.
Vlahovic, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, has scored 19 Serie A goals this campaign.
ARTETA PLAYS DOWN TAKEOVER TALKS
Mikel Arteta has played down talks of a takeover at the Emirates.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has expressed an interest in buying the club but the Arsenal boss was only interested in discussing Thursday’s Europa League semi-final against Villarreal.
Arteta said: “We have to try to be away from all of the rumours and everything that is happening around the club.
“We have to focus on the pitch because the best way to help the football club is to win football matches and be competitive at the highest level.
“It’s a massive game for the club and if we win we will be much closer to getting a trophy. Winning always helps for the future, it is the best way to prepare for anything.”
KORT RED-HANDED
Kortney Hause has revealed he begged police officers to let him go after being pulled over for speeding so he could meet Prince William.
The Duke of Cambridge was at the opening of Aston Villa’s new £6million training ground.
Villa defender Hause, 25, said he told the officer: “You’ve got to let me go, I’m meeting the Duke of Cambridge.”
Wills replied: “I love it. I won’t ask you how fast you were going.”
OLE BREAKS SILENCE
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken out for the first time since Sunday’s protest at Old Trafford.
Speaking at today’s press conference, the Manchester United boss said: “It was a difficult day for us. Of course, we wanted to play, to beat Liverpool for the fans.
“Our job is getting good results on the pitch.
“But as I said before the game, we have to listen, to hear the fans’ voice.
“It’s everyone’s right to protest but it has to be in a civilised manner. But unfortunately when you break in, when police officers are scarred for life, that’s a step too far.
“Then it’s a police matter, it’s not about showing your opinions anymore.”
STICK WITH JU
Cristiano Ronaldo will not return to Manchester United this summer, according to reports in Italy.
Rumours have circulated that he will ask to leave the Bianconeri if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, a scenario which would also leave the club struggling financially.
Ronaldo hit both goals in the late comeback win over Udinese on Sunday, keeping them inside the top-four ahead of a huge showdown with AC Milan.
Sport Mediaset, via CalcioMercato, have claimed that he is intent on seeing out the final year of his Juventus contract.
The winger’s deal expires in 2022 and a huge bidding war could begin if he does signal his intention to move as a free agent.
It is also said that United are not able to afford a deal this summer.
Ronaldo earns around £540,000-a-week in Italy which is almost 50 per cent higher than the Red Devils’ current best-paid player, David De Gea.
And Juventus would likely demand a chunky transfer fee if he tried to force a move.
SKIPPING TIME
Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp has undergone surgery to repair a metatarsal fracture.
The England Under-21 midfielder, who has been on loan at Norwich this season, picked up the injury as the Canaries sealed the Championship title with a 4-1 win against Reading on Saturday.
He will undergo a period of recovery but is expected to be fit to return to pre-season training at Spurs in July.
ICYMI – UNITED SET TO MAKE KANE BID
The Glazers are ready to sanction a £90million Manchester United bid for Harry Kane as they desperately attempt to quash fan fury.
Sunday’s protests hit home in Florida, where the controversial owners are based – and they are keen to dampen the anger.
Though there is little interest in selling up, the need to win back favour is obvious.
One option being considered is an attempt to sign the world-class striker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants.
Spurs ace Kane is top of their list and SunSport understands he would be interested in an Old Trafford move.
Spurs chairman Daniel Levy’s stance is that if he does have to sell, it will not be to a Prem club.
But with Spurs needing to finance a summer squad rebuild, sticking to that stance may not be easy.
And United may test Levy’s resolve with a £90m bid if Kane, 27, tells the club he wants to leave.
YOUNG DELIGHTED WITH INTER MOVE
Former Manchester United star Ashley Young has expressed his joy at winning Serie A with Inter Milan.
The 35-year-old said: “It’s obviously nice to win the Premier League and then to go to a new league and win that as well is just incredible, an unbelievable feeling.
“It’s never easy to leave a club in January, but I’m looking back now and I think I made the right decision. I always wanted to go out and win. I’ve got that ambition, drive and desire to win.
“Obviously the first season we got to the Europa League final which unfortunately we lost. We also lost the league by one point and I think that might have spurred us on for this season to go out and get ourselves a trophy and win Serie A.
“Going out there and making that decision, I think it was the best one I made.”
TEAM GAME
Manchester United fans have bombarded their club’s new sponsor TeamViewer with negative reviews in protest.
Angry supporters left one-star ratings on website TrustPilot as they called for a boycott of the club’s sponsors.
Fans took their anti-Glazer protests online after violent clashes outside Old Trafford and pitch invasions led to Sunday’s clash against Liverpool being postponed.
Global tech company TeamViewer signed a £235m deal to be Man Utd’s new shirt sponsor from next season.
But in light of recent events at Old Trafford, their rating on TrustPilot has plummeted from four stars down to one.
HEY BALE
Everton reportedly want to sign Gareth Bale this summer with boss Carlo Ancelotti keen to reunite with the Welshman.
Bale is on loan at Tottenham from Real Madrid but has had an indifferent season back in the Premier League with his future up in the air come the end of the campaign.
The 31-year-old speedster has been linked with a move to Goodison Park to join up with Ancelotti who brought him to the Bernabeu in 2013 and coached him for two seasons.
Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda claims the Italian boss has asked Everton chiefs for Bale as part of his summer transfer plans.
On TV show El Chiringuito, Inda said: “Ancelotti has asked for Bale, a player he always loved when they were together at Real Madrid.
“He wants to take him to Everton.”
ITALIAN JOBS
Jose Mourinho will head to Italy to take over as Roma manager next season.
The Portuguese boss was named as new head coach of the Serie A side on Tuesday.
Below we take a look at some of the key tasks Mourinho will have to solve when he takes the helm in Italy.
JENS AXE
Jens Lehmann has been sacked by Hertha Berlin after an apparent racist message appeared online.
The former Gunners goalkeeper sent Sky Germany pundit Dennis Aogo a message during coverage of Tuesday’s clash between Man City and PSG.
Lehmann accidentally sent a WhatsApp to the former Germany international Aogo asking “Is Dennis actually your token black guy?”
A stunned Aogo posted a screenshot of the message on his Instagram story and said: “Wow, are you serious? This message was probably not meant for me.”
Lehmann swiftly apologised on Wednesday morning but was sacked from his role on Hertha Berlin’s board.
The ex-Arsenal goalkeeper tweeted: “In a private message from my cell phone to Dennis Aogo, an impression was created for which I apologised in conversation with Dennis.”
REF JUSTICE
Arsenal’s European destiny will be overseen by controversial referee Slavko Vincic.
The Slovenian official has been placed in charge of Thursday’s Europa League semi-final second leg against Villarreal at the Emirates.
Vincic, 41, was arrested last year by cops investigating a drugs and prostitution ring in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Click here to read more about the ref.
FERGUSON TRAILER
The official trailer for the new movie about ex-United boss Alex Ferguson – Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In – has been released.
The movie is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video from 29 May and will be released in cinemas two days before.
Here’s the trailer…
REF CLAIMS
PSG players claim the referee for their clash with Man City told them to ‘f*** off’ last night.
Marco Verratti and Leandro Paredes were both allegedly on the receiving end of ref Bjorn Kuipers’ words.
Midfielder Ander Herrera told RMC: “We talk about respect with referees.
“The referee tonight said ‘f*** off’ to Leandro Paredes. It’s incredible. If we say that we get a three-four match ban.”
And the claims were backed up by fellow midfielder Verratti.
Verratti said: “He (Kuipers) said ‘f*** you’ to me. I talk to referees a lot but I never say that or I get a 10-game ban.”
FINAL COUNTDOWN
Manchester City toasted reaching their first Champions League final ever with wild dressing room celebrations.
Pep Guardiola’s men beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 at the Etihad to secure a 4-1 aggregate semi-final win and a spot in the European showpiece against either Chelsea or Real Madrid in Istanbul on May 29.
Here’s the video..
Inside Man City dressing room as Citizens celebrate historic Champions League final runLOANEES COMING HOME?
Exiled Arsenal defenders William Saliba and Konstantinos Mavropanos will be returning to Arsenal next season, according to reports.
CBS are reporting that manager Mikel Arteta will give both players a chance to impress in pre-season.
The Gunners could be on the verge of losing defender David Luiz, who is out of contract in the summer.
Saliba, signed for £27million in 2019, has yet to play for the club after being loaned out to Saint-Etienne and Nice.
Mavropanos, who hasn’t featured in the Premier League under Arteta, has spent time on loan at Nurnberg and Stuttgart.
PERFECT FAREWELL FOR SERGIO?
Although he’s unlikely to start the Champions League final, a victory against Real Madrid or Chelsea would be the perfect way for Sergio Aguero to end his Manchester City career.
Since joining the club in 2011, Aguero has won four Premier League titles (soon to be five), six League Cups and the FA Cup.
Is he City’s greatest player?
And where will he end up next season?
SPURS INTERESTED IN AARONS?
Max Aarons’ chances of securing a move to Tottenham may have been improved by Jose Mourinho’s departure, according to Eurosport.
The incoming Roma boss is not believed to have been a fan of the £30million-rated right back due to his height.
With Aarons standing at 5’10, it is said Mourinho wanted someone taller at the back.
Ex-Wolves star Matt Doherty, standing at over six feet tall, was signed instead but has made just 15 Premier League appearances in a largely disappointing campaign.
The jury is still out over Serge Aurier and Tottenham’s interest in Aarons will depend on the new manager’s opinion of the Ivory Coast star, reports suggest.
Roma and Everton are also believed to be interested in the Norwich player and his current side will be reluctant to sell following their promotion to the Premier League.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
