KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to announce his final transfer decision on Sunday, but PSG are confident the Frenchman will STAY in Paris.
It looked like Real Madrid were favourites to nab the forward’s signature, but it’s been reported that Mbappe could now pledge his future to PSG.
Meanwhile, Man Utd goalkeeper Dean Henderson is reportedly on the verge of becoming Newcastle’s first summer signing.
Meanwhile, Sadio Mane is reportedly interested in a big money move to Paris Saint-Germain.
It is said to be for that reason that the Senegal star has yet to sign a new contract with Liverpool.
And Tottenham are reportedly ready to nab £70m Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez from under the noses of Arsenal.
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How Tuchel’s men could line up vs Watford
Chelsea fans could be set for an emotional Prem finale at home to Watford as some key players bid farewell, writes JACK FIGG.
Antonio Rudiger has already confirmed his exit ahead of a free transfer to Real Madrid.
It leaves Trevoh Chalobah contesting for a spot in the back three with Thiago Silva likely to start.
At left-wingback it could also be Marcos Alonso’s last game for the club as the defender pushes for a move to Barcelona.
Andreas Christensen is believed to have already agreed terms for a free transfer and could be joined by Alonso.
On the opposite flank, Reece James may keep his place but Azpilicueta is the logical alternative.
Going forward, Mason Mount was benched last night but is fit to return against Watford.
And he could fill in either on the wing or in a No10 role behind a strike partnership.
If Tuchel opts for a 3-4-1-2, Romelu Lukaku could partner Kai Havertz up front.
Pep happy if Ilkay stays
Pep Guardiola he wants Ilkay Gundogan to stay at Manchester City next season, writes MARTIN BLACKBURN.
Reports early this week suggested the Germany international midfielder has been told he can leave.
He has just one year remaining on his contract and there are no plans to offer him a new deal – while City could also be on the look-out for new central midfielder this summer.
But Guardiola says he is in no rush to push the 31-year-old – who took advantage of a couple of days off to get married this summer – out of the door.
He said: “He had permission to go to Denmark, I congratulate him. I want him next season here, there’s no intention for him not to be here. Now he’s married he might want a new experience.
“All the great twitter accounts, say he’s going to leave but I didn’t know it. that’s the situation right now.”
Norwich confirm 12-player exodus
Relegated Norwich are offloading eight out-of-contract players plus their four loanees – including Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour and Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams.
German midfield star Lukas Rapp helped the Canaries to promotion in 2020-21 but departs along with Josip Drmić, Josh Giurgi, Aston Oxborough, Nelson Khumbeni, Reece McAlear, Solomon Alidor-Hamilton and Olatunde Okeowo.
Scotland ace Gilmour, former England Under-21 defender Williams, Schalke’s Ozan Kabak and Mathias Normann from Russian side Rostov will return to their parent clubs after Saturday’s Prem finale at home to Spurs.
Prem clubs queue up for David
Manchester United and Arsenal are being linked to West Ham and Aston Villa ‘target’ Jonathan David.
Lille’s Canada striker has attracted Prem interest for at least a year.
And it’s Erik ten Hag has added the 22-year-old to his shortlist of potential new frontmen this summer.
Dybala to snub Prem giants
Soon-to-be free agent Paulo Dybala has reportedly ruled out a move to England as he closes in on a transfer to Inter Milan, writes Joshua Mbu.
Dybala is set to depart Juventus after spending seven years of his club career there.
The Argentine is attracting interest from a host of Europe’s top clubs, with the likes of Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Roma all interested.
Manchester United and Tottenham, who have both been long-term admirers of the forward are also keen on exploring a possible deal.
Chelsea & Toon also linked to David
Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly being joined by Chelsea and Newcastle in eyeing Lille striker Jonathan David.
West Ham and Aston Villa are also said to be keen on the Canadian speedster.
Incoming Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag has added the 22-year-old to his shortlist of potential new frontmen this summer.
Marquinhos jets in to seal Gunners’ deal
Sao Paulo winger Marquinhos is in London to reportedly tie up the final details on a £3million move to Arsenal.
The 19-year-old is said to have rejected several offers of a new deal with his Brazilian club.
And Marquinhos is tipped to sign a long contract at the Emirates.
But it’s thought he’ll first be put in the Gunners’ development squad.
Chelsea and Utd in ‘Koulibaly boost’
Napoli’s determination to keep Chelsea and Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly weakened.
The Senegal star, 30, is likely to be one of the summer’s most-sought after centre-backs.
Chelsea need reinforcements as Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen are set to leave for free, with Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso other possible departures in defence.
And incoming United boss Erik ten Hag will be handed a long-term problem to resolve – finding the right partnership at centre-back.
Ajax pair Jurrien Timber and Lisandro Martinez have both ben mentioned recently.
It all means Koulibaly, whose Napoli contract expires in 2023, is likely to be a major Prem target in the next close season.
Clarets want Kompany if they stay up
Burnley will step up their efforts to land Vincent Kompany as their next manager – if they stay up on Sunday.
The Manchester City legend – who left the Etihad in 2019 to take charge of Anderlecht – is top of the wanted list of Clarets chairman Alan Pace.
The Belgian impressed the Turf Moor hierarchy when he initially spoke to them following the dismissal of Sean Dyche on Good Friday.
However caretaker boss Mike Jackson has done such a good job in reviving their hopes of survival that they put the search for a new boss on hold.
German side Wolfsburg are also looking at Kompany – meaning Burnley may well face competition to land him.
Much depends on whether they can hang onto their Premier League status on what promises to be a tense final day.
Burnley host Newcastle and are now favourites to survive after grabbing a priceless point at Aston Villa on Thursday night.
They now need to match the result rivals Leeds get at Brentford to send Jesse Marsch’s men down to the Championship.
Derby’s Wayne Rooney was a strong contender for the Clarets hot-seat – while Chris Wilder and Joey Barton were also tipped.
Liverpool, Toon & Villa ‘eye Sangare’
Liverpool are reportedly battling Aston Villa and Newcastle for PSV Eindhoven’s midfield anchorman Ibrahim Sangare.
The 24-year-old caught the eye in Holland this term despite Ajax beating PSV to the title.
Sangare has notched five goals and assists from his role in front of the defence.
Inside Futbol say Liverpool have been scouting the Ivory Coast star for several weeks.
But it’s claimed Villa boss Steven Gerrard is keen too, along with Eddie Howe’s big-spending Newcastle.
Dest ‘offered to Chelsea’
Barcelona right-back Sergino Dest has reportedly been offered to Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham.
The USA and former Ajax star, 21, has played 31 games for Barca this season without becoming first-choice
And 90 min say the Spanish giants have alerted Prem clubs that he might be available.
Credit: Getty Bye now, Depay later
Speculation is growing that Arsenal could move in for Barcelona’s Memphis Depay.
It’s suggested the ex-Manchester United speedster striker could be available for ‘just £25million.
And now it’s claimed the Gunners will be encouraged to bid tor the Holland speedster, 28.
Cardiff and Spurs in running to bag Bale
Gareth Bale is leaving Real Madrid – and could be heading back to the UK, writes JAMES ANDERSON.
Bale’s final game – if selected – will be as Madrid face Real Betis on Friday night.
And while he might not get the reception he deserves he will already be looking ahead to his next opportunity.
Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett confirmed that his client will be exiting the Bernabeu after a turbulent eight-year spell.
The 32-year-old has barely featured this season, making just four starts and three substitute appearances in all competitions.
His departure has been inevitable for months given his contract expires in June.
And agent Barnett has suggested a return to the UK was Bale’s most likely destination.
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Henderson urged to join Toon
Dean Henderson has been urged to join Newcastle and prove he’s world class.
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker believes Manchester United’s second-choice keeper is driven by ‘ego’.
Ex-England star Parker told indiabetting.co.in said of the Toon target: “Give him the opportunity.
“You can prove it at Newcastle with the pressure on him from their fans. If he’s got an opportunity to play regular football, he’s gonna want it.”
“He’s not gonna be sitting down, his ego is not allowing him.
“Dean Henderson going there will put himself at the forefront and people will really see how good he is.”
Mangala rated back-up option for De Jong
Stuttgart’s Orel Mangala is rated a £13million back-up target if United miss out on Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Mangala’s agent Mehmet Eser, has reportedly confirmed the Red Devils’ interest in the Belgium star, 24,
United have long sought a world-class anchorman.
And Erik ten Hag’s hopes of reuniting with former Ajax hero De Jong have been dented by a Barca’s asking price of around £65m.
Kepa future ‘depends on him’
Thomas Tuchel says he knows Kepa Arrizabalaga is ‘unhappy’ and the keeper’s future ‘depends on what he wants’
Edouard Mendy’s back-up stopper has three years left on his seven-year contract as he heads for showdown talks with Chelsea boss Tuchel.
Kepa has been linked to Newcastle and Lazio
And Tuchel said: “We are very privileged to have Edou and Kepa
“But I also know for sure that Kepa is not happy about the situation because he deserved to play more and he can be a very strong number one.
“As a coach, of course I’m super happy to have both strong goalkeepers so let’s see.”
‘Six clubs want Arsenal target Jesus’
Manchester City’s £55million valuation of Gabriel Jesus has made Arsenal think twice – but FIVE other clubs are reportedly keen on the Brazil striker.
Mikel Arteta has made signing at least one new frontman a major priority this summer.
And Jesus’s agent Marcelo Pettinati told the Guardian last week that ‘we like the project’ offered by the Gunners,
But if they sell, City want to make back most of the £60m they paid Borussia Dortmund for goal machine Erling Haaland
And that’s a big issue for Arsenal as the 25-year-old only has one year remaining on his Etihad contract.
Jesus wants more regular starts but City chief Pep Guardiola would reportedly love to keep him.
Norwich confirm 12-player exodus
Relegated Norwich are offloading eight out-of-contract players plus their four loanees – including Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour and Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams.
German midfield star Lukas Rapp helped the Canaries to promotion in 2020-21 but departs along with Josip Drmić, Josh Giurgi, Aston Oxborough, Nelson Khumbeni, Reece McAlear, Solomon Alidor-Hamilton and Olatunde Okeowo.
Scotland ace Gilmour, former England Under-21 defender Williams, Schalke’s Ozan Kabak and Mathias Normann from Russian side Rostov will return to their parent clubs after Saturday’s Prem finale at home to Spurs.
Utd linked to Raphinha swoop
Manchester United could move for Leeds winger Raphinha.
It’s understood third-bottom Leeds could lose FIVE stars if they go down.
Liverpool and especially West Ham have also been linked with seven cap Brazilian Raphinha.
And the 25-year-old is admired by incoming Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag.
Mbappe’s mum says he’s agreed deals with PSG AND Real
Kylian Mbappe has transfer agreements with both PSG AND Real Madrid, his mum confirmed.
Mbappe has just over a month left on his current PSG deal, which has sparked speculation over his future.
Real Madrid – who failed in bids to sign the Frenchman in January – have been pushing to secure a free transfer in the summer.
But PSG are not willing to give up without a fight and have continued to negotiate a mega-money extension with Mbappe.
His mother Fayza Lamari handles her son’s career alongside his dad Wilfried and lawyer Delphine Verheyden.
And now Lamari has revealed both PSG and Real Madrid have offered Mbappe similar deals and the choice is in his hands.
She told Kora Plus: “We will not have new meetings to discuss Mbappe’s future, these meetings are now over.
“Now we have found an agreement with both Real Madrid and PSG and the discussions are over because it is Kylian who has to choose now.”
When we asked her about the difference between the two offers from, Lamari replied: “The two offers are similar, there are no big differences, now we are waiting for Kylian’s choice.”
Paul-no to Prem move
Soon-to-be free agent Paulo Dybala has reportedly ruled out a move to England as he closes in on a transfer to Inter Milan, writes Joshua Mbu.
Dybala is set to depart Juventus after spending seven years of his club career there.
The Argentine is attracting interest from a host of Europe’s top clubs, with the likes of Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Roma all interested.
Manchester United and Tottenham, who have both been long-term admirers of the forward are also keen on exploring a possible deal.
Gundogan may stay, insists Guardiola
Pep Guardiola insists he wants Ilkay Gundogan to stay at Manchester City next season, writes Martin Blackburn.
Reports early this week suggested the Germany international midfielder has been told he can leave the Etihad in the summer.
He has just one year remaining on his contract and there are no plans to offer him a new deal – while City could also be on the look-out for new central midfielder this summer.
But Guardiola says he is in no rush to push the 31-year-old – who took advantage of a couple of days off to get married this summer – out of the door.
He said: “He had permission to go to Denmark, I congratulate him. I want him next season here, there’s no intention for him not to be here.
“Now he’s married he might want a new experience.
“All the great twitter accounts, say he’s going to leave but I didn’t know it. That’s the situation right now.”
Spurs looking to sign Lenglet
Tottenham are reportedly looking to sign Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet on loan, writes Anthony Chapman.
But the Londoners face a battle to sign the Frenchman, with several other clubs interested.
Sport claims Barcelona are eager to ditch Lenglet, 26, this summer as Xavi rebuilds his defence.
Lenglet’s time in Catalonia is now coming to an abrupt end – just 18 months after signing a new contract until 2026.
But his World Cup dream with France isn’t over yet, as Antonio Conte is ready to rescue Lenglet from his Barcelona nightmare.
The Spurs boss is eager to land a new left-footed centre-back for his three-man defence.
Newcastle join Scamacca transfer race
Newcastle have joined the bidding war for Sassuolo star Gianluca Scamacca, reports suggest.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Magpies are interested in signing Scamacca during the upcoming summer transfer window but are facing competition from Italy.
The Partenopei’s owner Aurelio de Laurentiis is confident that a fee in the region of £38million would be enough to price him away.
However, Newcastle are also keen on Scamacca and are willing to splash around £42m on him.
The striker has also attracted interest from Napoli, Inter Milan and AC Milan.
Bound for the USA?
Major League Soccer could be set for a major influx of top stars in the near future.
SunSport take you through the five stars that could join MLS as soon as this summer.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who stood out in the previous decade as the best in the world, are at the twilight of their careers and could soon be looking for a new challenge.
Theo Walcott and Luis Suarez could set off for America, whilst even Neymar recently admitted that he’d like to move to the US.
The likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard moved across the pond as they were reaching the end of their careers.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
