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Tottenham eye Idrissa

Tottenham reportedly want ex-Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye.

Jeunes Footeaux claims the tenacious star has emerged as a target for Antonio Conte as he approaches the final year of his PSG contract.

Gueye, 32, joined the French champions from Everton for £30million in 2019.

He has since won two titles and two French Cups after playing 110 games.

But PSG are ready to cut Gueye loose as they look for fresh faces this summer.

Tonight’s Prem action round-up

Kevin de Bruyne’s four goals put Manchester City three points clear of Liverpool at the top with a 5-1 romp over Wolves.

Pep Guardiola’s men need four points from their final two games to clinch their fourth title in five seasons.

KDB’s sensational display included a hat-trick from the seventh to 24th minute, with Leander Dendoncker firing a brief equaliser and Raheem Sterling tapping City’s late fifth goal.

Chelsea thrashed ten-man Leeds 3-0, Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Romelu Lukaku finishing clinically.

Leeds winger Dan James saw red on 24 minutes for a shocking high challenge on Mateo Kovacic.

Everton wasted chances to move four points clear of the drop zone as they drew 0-0 at relegated Watford.

And Jamie Vardy’s double, plus a strike from Jamie Maddison, sealed Leicester’s 3-0 victory as bottom side Norwich slumped to a fifth straight Prem loss.

Liverpool head Utd and Arsenal in Aurelian race

Liverpool lead the race for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni this summer, writes ANTHONY CHAPMAN.

Julien Maynard claims Jurgen Klopp’s side are in pole position ahead of Manchester United, Arsenal, PSG and Juventus for the France star.

Tchouameni, 22, has been in terrific form this season, scoring five goals in 48 games for his French club and becoming a regular at international level.

The tenacious midfielder has also become a regular in Didier Deschamps’ international XI.

And Tchouameni is seen by many as a future global superstar.

Gunners closer to Jesus

Gabriel Jesus has been sitting on the bench for Manchester City tonight – yet also moving closer to joining Arsenal.

That’s the claim as the Brazil striker seeks regular Prem starts and Champions League football next season and is still moving closer closer to moving.

UOL suggest the Gunners are nearing agreement on transfer fee, wages and length of contract.

Erling Haaland’s upcoming switch from Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad should ease Jesus’ switch.

Long Tripp to the top for Toon

Kieran Trippier admits it could take Newcastle as many as five years before they challenge for the Premier League title, writes TONY ROBERTSON.

Newcastle’s new owners are set to continue spending big in an effort to turn Eddie Howe’s side into a footballing powerhouse in the future.

However, Trippier warned fans not to expect instant success.

Speaking to Chronicle Live, Trippier, who joined in January from Atletico Madrid, said: “You see the way Man City have done it and everyone is looking at Newcastle now.

“It’s not going to happen overnight, it could take five years, it could take six years and everybody has to be patient but they are taking the right steps and that’s all you can do.

“You have to take the right steps to move the club forward and that’s what Newcastle are doing.”

“You see the way Man City have done it and everyone is looking at Newcastle now.

“It’s not going to happen overnight, it could take five years, it could take six years and everybody has to be patient but they are taking the right steps and that’s all you can do.

“You have to take the right steps to move the club forward and that’s what Newcastle are doing.”

Ecuador fear being booted out of World Cup

Ecuador could be booted out of the World Cup – for fielding an ineligible player, writes MARTIN LIPTON.

Chile lodged a formal complaint over the status of right-back Bryon Castillo, who has previously faced accusations he was actually born in the Colombian border city of Tumaco.

Castillo played in eight of Ecuador’s qualifiers as they finished in the fourth and final automatic slot and were drawn alongside Qatar, Holland and Senegal last month.

But Fifa have now announced it has opened formal disciplinary proceedings “in relation to the potential ineligibility” of the player, which would see Ecuador stripped of all their points from those matches and their opponents awarded 3-0 wins.

Chile, who finished seventh but lost twice to Ecuador, would then be propelled up the table to take the fourth slot in the finals.

Liverpool splash out £500k extra on Kaide

Liverpool have reportedly paid £500,000 to buy a sell-on clause in Kaide Gordon’s transfer from Derby.

Fabrizio Romano claims the Reds have forked over the extra dosh following Gordon’s impressive start to life at Anfield.

The winger, 17, joined Liverpool in an initial £1million deal from the Rams a year ago.

And Gordon has already clocked up four first-team appearances, including a debut Premier League appearance against Brentford in January.

Jurgen Klopp believes Gordon has the potential to become a big player for Liverpool.

And he has moved to buy a clause in Gordon’s transfer agreement which entitles Derby to a 20 per cent fee from any future sale.

Liverpool have decided to hand over £500k now rather than risk a bigger sum later down the line. It means Gordon’s total price from Derby could well exceed £3m through additional bonuses.

All eyes will now be on Gordon’s development in his new surroundings. But Klopp is confident the teenager will have no problems on Merseyside.

Why Chelsea dropped out of Haaland race

Chelsea withdrew from the race to sign Erling Haaland because they had DOUBTS about his ability to play in the Premier League, according to reports, writes GIACOMO PISA.

The 21-year-old will officially become a Manchester City player on July 1 after the club activated his £51million release clause.

But Pep Guardiola’s Premier League leaders weren’t the only side sniffing around the goalscoring sensation. Chelsea too spent time monitoring Haaland, who has scored a whopping 85 goals in 88 games for Borussia Dortmund.

But reporting back to club bosses, Blues scouts raised concerns about Haaland’s ability to be as prolific in the Premier League, according to ESPN. The report states there were doubts as to whether his style of play would be suited to playing in the Prem.

Haaland feeds off space in behind to run in to, something that is more frequently offered to strikers in the Bundesliga. The Norway international was afforded the room to utilise his incredible raw pace and power to maximum effect.

But less space for attackers in the Premier League led to doubts about his ability to wreak as much havoc on defenders.

And Chelsea weren’t the only club to raise their concerns about Haaland. ESPN claim Barcelona were not convinced by his “personality and character,” while Real Madrid had reservations regarding his injury record.

‘Utd and Spurs target’ Dybala tipped for Inter

Inter Milan have confirmed they want Manchester United and Tottenham ‘target Paulo Dybala’.

Juventus’ Argentina striker, 28, is moving on a free transfer this summer after failing to agree a lucrative new contract.

United have been linked with a swoop for Dybala with incoming boss Erik ten Hag understood to be a huge admirer.

And Spurs have retained their interest after missing out last year.

But both teams could lose the race to Juve’s big Italian rivals Inter.

And Italian outlet La Gazzetta delo Sport even say Dybala has chosen the Nerazzurri as his next club.

Gueye roped in by Spurs

Tottenham reportedly want ex-Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye.

Jeunes Footeaux claims the tenacious star has emerged as a target for Antonio Conte as he approaches the final year of his PSG contract.

Gueye, 32, joined the French champions from Everton for £30million in 2019.

He has since won two titles and two French Cups after playing 110 games.

But PSG are ready to cut Gueye loose as they look for fresh faces this summer.

Rice tipped to reject 8-year Hammers’ deal

United and Chelsea target Declan Rice will turn down West Ham’s offer of an eight-year deal believing it would be crazy to commit the majority of his career to the club, reports SunSport’s Duncan Wright.

The East Londoners have tabled a £200,000-a-week offer for Rice taking him through until 2030.

The 23-year-old is one of the hottest prospects in European football and admits he may have to quit the London Stadium to play the top-level football he craves.

And though The Hammers have now come up with four improved offers in an attempt to tie him down the midfielder is standing firm by rejecting all of them.

Central to his thinking is not wanting to box himself into a similar position to Harry Kane, who saw his dream move to Manchester City blocked because Tottenham had him locked into a long-term deal.

West Ham Dec-lined

West Ham star Declan Rice will turn down the Hammers’ offer of an eight-year deal believing it would be crazy to commit the majority of his career to the club, reports SunSport’s Duncan Wright.

The East Londoners have tabled a £200,000-a-week offer for Rice taking him through until 2030.

But SunSport understands the £10million-a-year package is being viewed by the Chelsea and Manchester United target’s side as West Ham co-owner David Sullivan playing to the crowd.

The 23-year-old is one of the hottest prospects in European football and admits he may have to quit the London Stadium to play the top-level football he craves.

And though The Hammers have now come up with four improved offers in an attempt to tie him down the midfielder is standing firm by rejecting all of them.

Central to his thinking is not wanting to box himself into a similar position to Harry Kane, who saw his dream move to Manchester City blocked because Tottenham had him locked into a long-term deal

Wanda wonga is Maur than Icardi’s

Wanda Icardi ICARDI might be earning more than her football superstar husband Mauro Icardi, according to reports in Spain, writes JAMES COLOSANTI.

The Argentine influencer and businesswoman is raking in a small fortune, according to figures published in Mundo Deportivo.

The report says the 35-year-old’s income has been boosted after she recently signed a ‘millionaire agreement’ with her ex-husband Maxi Lopez following their divorce.

It adds the former Barcelona forward, 38, will have to continue to pay alimony until the youngest of their three children turns 21-years-old in 12 years’ time.

And it reveals that Wanda will get the house they shared in Santa Barbara, California, as part of the settlement.

The report explains Wanda’s successful and growing cosmetics brand along with advertising opportunities, social media and television work have also boosted her earning potential.

And, it adds, Wanda’s income includes commission earned as a football agent for Paris Saint-Germain star Mauro, 29.

The article quotes comments made by Argentine lawyer Mauricio D’Alessandro on the Argentine TV program, Intrusos.

He believes Wanda’s various income streams mean she is likely to be earning about €262,500 per month (£225,000).

Rodruiguez set to snub Becks’ Miami

David Beckham looks set to lose out on a major transfer for Inter Miami after James Rodriguez confirmed his desire to return to Europe this summer, writes TONY ROBERTSON.

Rodriguez, who is formerly of Everton and Real Madrid, is currently plying his trade out in Qatar with Al-Rayyan.

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Beckham wanted to bring Rodriguez to his Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami, but now such a move looks unlikely after Rodriguez revealed his summer plans.

As quoted by Pipe Sierra via Fabrizio Romano, the Colombian said: “The transfer market will open soon, we’ll see.

“Returning to the elite football is a serious possibility, let’s see who wants my left foot again.”

Rodriguez joined Al-Rayyan in the Autumn of last year after being frozen out of Everton by then manager Rafael Benitez.

The 30-year-old has scored four goals and registered seven assists in just 12 league matches in Qatar this season.

However, Al-Rayyan sit in just eighth place in the Qatar Stars League having lost 10 games and winning just half of the other 12 they have played.

The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner had been consistently linked to Inter Miami, who already have Blaise Matuidi and Gonzalo Higuain among their ranks.

Basrcelona in for Chelsea duo

Chelsea are reportedly open to a swap deal which would see Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso transfer to Barcelona, writes EMILIA HAWKINS.

In exchange, Sergino Dest and Neto could move to Stamford Bridge.

The Catalan giants have already agreed a five-year deal with Blues centre back Andreas Christensen.

But they are now set to raid Chelsea for two more defenders.

The Blues are currently limited in terms of player negotiations due to the sanctions placed on the club by the UK Government.

However, they will be allowed to complete deals when the takeover bid is officially confirmed and accepted.

According to Spanish outlet Sport.es, the West London club want to sign Dest and Neto in exchange for Azpilicueta and Alonso.

The two Blues are both said to be keen on a move to Camp Nou.

The club have reportedly agreed a deal with Azpilicueta which would see him earn around £11million per-season.

Meanwhile, Xavi also wants bring in Alonso.

Nine players are expected to leave Barcelona this summer, including Dest and Neto. Both are currently surplus to requirements, so the club will likely be open to a move. Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay are also on the list of potential departures.

Conte might quit Spurs unless they splash out

Ex-Tottenham and Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet reckons Spurs boss Antonio Conte might quit unless he’s allowed to spend big this summer.

Conte’s fifth-placed team will leapfrog Arsenal if they win tomorrow night’s Prem derby at home.

But Uruguay legend Poyet told Boyle Sports: “I think if he isn’t promised transfers in the summer window, he could leave.

“Everyone was talking about Conte and PSG last summer and it seemed they weren’t ready for each-other, so why now?

“The situation with PSG and Conte is strange for many reasons as they do not play like Unai Emery or Mauricio Pochettino.

“But maybe he’s what they need to get their special trophy that they’re looking for.

“The two teams that need it the most are PSG and Man City and they cannot get it.”

New director promises Boehly bonanza on transfers

Todd Boehly is set to splash the cash this summer at Chelsea once his £4.25billion takeover of the club is completed, writes JAKE LAMBOURNE.

That is the promise of incoming director Daniel Finkelstein, who will be part of the Blues‘ board once the takeover goes through.

American billionaire Boehly and his consortium have agreed a £4.25bn deal to buy the club from Russian owner Roman Abramovich.

The 46-year-old’s team consists of billionaires Mark Walter, Hansjorg Wyss and investment firm Clearlake Capital.

In a statement, Chelsea said the deal is “expected to complete in late May subject to all necessary regulatory approvals”.

Chelsea’s proposed £4.25bn takeover is set to be more than DOUBLE the record for the most expensive in sporting history.

Boehly was in attendance at Stamford Bridge on Saturday to watch the club draw 2-2 against Wolves as Conor Coady scored a dramatic 97th minute equaliser.

And it appears that he is aware that the West London outfit need strengthening, with the likes of Cesar Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger all set to depart as free agents.

Callum and Nketiah tipped for Ghana switch

Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eddie Nketiah are set to switch from England to Ghana before the winter’s 2022 World Cup.

That is according to Football London, who claim that the two players have been convinced to link up with the African nation, for which they are eligible to play.

Arsenal ace Nketiah, 22, leads the Three Lions’ Under-21 all-time scoring list with 16 goals in 17 appearances but has never competed for the senior team.

Chelsea star Hudson-Odoi, 21, on the other hand, has registered three senior caps. They all came in 2019 when Gareth Southgate dealt with an injury crisis.

A Fifa rule change in 2020 allows players with no more than three international appearances to change their allegiance if those caps came before their 21st birthday.

Therefore, both players can complete the move, which would boost their hopes of playing in the winter’s World Cup in Qatar

Jes the ticket

Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard, whose contract runs out in June, has priced himself out of a transfer to Newcastle.

The Magpies pushed hard to sign Lingard on loan in January, only to be scared off by United’s £16million loan fee.

The Toon have subsequently been touted as a logical potential free agent destination for the midfielder.

According to the Telegraph, however, the England international has scared them off with his financial demands.

They claim that the 29-year-old wants in excess of £150,000-a-week at his next team

Transfer Dor closing

Borussia Dortmund have claimed they can “win the fight for Jude Bellingham” despite interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.

Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke believes they can keep Bellingham after losing Erling Haaland to Manchester City despite rumours linking him to United and the Reds.

Watzke told CNN: “That’s the only way for us because when a player performs very well, we have to fight against the big, big, big clubs with the oligarchs and the Arabian states at their back. And this fight we cannot win.

“But we can win a fight over an 18-year-old player, like Jude Bellingham, because this player loves to play at Borussia Dortmund because we have always 80,000 spectators, it’s a very good atmosphere and the club knows how to manage young players.

“That’s our way and, OK, we have a good department who are scouting young players every day, but it’s also very important if you have the player here, you must develop him and I think that works… most of the time, it works”

West Ham Dec-lined

West Ham star Declan Rice will turn down the Hammers’ offer of an eight-year deal believing it would be crazy to commit the majority of his career to the club, reports SunSport’s Duncan Wright.

The East Londoners have tabled a £200,000-a-week offer for Rice taking him through until 2030.

But SunSport understands the £10million-a-year package is being viewed by the Chelsea and Manchester United target’s side as West Ham co-owner David Sullivan playing to the crowd.

The 23-year-old is one of the hottest prospects in European football and admits he may have to quit the London Stadium to play the top-level football he craves.

And though The Hammers have now come up with four improved offers in an attempt to tie him down the midfielder is standing firm by rejecting all of them.

Central to his thinking is not wanting to box himself into a similar position to Harry Kane, who saw his dream move to Manchester City blocked because Tottenham had him locked into a long-term deal

Fabian Ruiz price named

Arsenal will have to pay £34million for Napoli star Fabian Ruiz in the summer transfer window.

According to Napoli Piu, the Gunners are the “most interested” in signing Ruiz, who has also attracted attention from elsewhere.

The Partenopei have set an initial price tag of £34m for the midfielder due to his contract situation.

The Spain international has one year remaining on his current contract, meaning his value will likely decrease if he is not sold in the next window – and in 12 months he will be available for free.

The report also suggests that the Serie A outfit could even be persuaded to drop the price by around £3.4m to facilitate a move

More from Jesus agent

Arsenal are targeting Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus ahead of the summer transfer window.

But the Gunners are facing competition from six other teams, who are also interested in Jesus.

That is according to the centre-forward’s agent Marcelo Pettinati, who also admitted his client likes the project at the Emirates.

Pettinati added: “There are six more clubs interested in Gabriel – he’s focused on final games with Man City, we’ll see”

Gabriel Jesus confirmation

Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus’ agent has confirmed transfer talks with Arsenal, admitting his client likes the club’s project.

That is a significant transfer boost for the Gunners’ search for a striker as they face the prospect of having no one to lead the line in June.

Jesus’ agent Marcelo Pettinati has admitted that the striker likes the project that Arteta is putting together.

Pettinati told transfer expert Fabrizio Romano: “We had talks with Arsenal about Gabriel Jesus, we like the project – it’s a possibility we’re discussing”

Ten Hag’s assistant

Manchester United are closing in on naming Mitchell van der Gaag as incoming boss Erik ten Hag’s assistant.

Van der Gaag is Ten Hag’s No2 at Ajax and an agreement is “getting closer”, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The Red Devils are claimed to consider the Dutchman an “important addition” to the coaching team and have been working on an agreement for months.

Ten Hag is planning a major overhaul at United ahead of his imminent arrival