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      Man Utd looking to swoop in to land 14-goal winger ahead of Arsenal, Newcastle and PSG as transfer race hots up

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly looking to pinch Moussa Diaby from under the noses of their Premier League rivals. Moussa Diaby has been the object of much attention this season and appears to have a decision to make in the summer.
      Moussa Diaby has made nine appearances for the French national team
      The Bayer Leverkusen winger has managed 14 goals and 11 assists in all competitions for Xabi Alonso’s side this campaign and has attracted a lot of interest as a result.
      According to Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Frenchman is now a target for Manchester United.
      However it is reported that the next step in any move for Diaby to join the Man Utd would depend on the ownership at the club.
      The Red Devils are in the midst of a bidding war between Sheikh Jassim and Jim Ratcliffe who both want to purchase the club off the Glazer family.
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      Man Utd only just added talented wingers to their roster when they brought in Antony last summer for £85.5million and Jadon Sancho the season before for £73million.
      Regardless it would appear Erik ten Hag is keen to add attacking talent to his squad as they look all but guaranteed to finish in the Champions League places.
      Diaby has also been linked with a move to Arsenal, PSG and Newcastle United.
      With Newcastle now securing Champions League football they could be a more attractive outlet for the 23-year-old, however it has been said that their interest has not advanced in recent months.
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      Leverkusen are rumoured to be demanding a of around £70m to pry Diaby out of their hands.
      The tricky winger’s contract isn’t due to expire until 2025 and he is supposedly considered an important player by Alonso.
      Arsenal have been linked with Diaby for a long time, but with priorities seemingly lying in midfield this summer as well as Bukayo Saka signing a new long-term contract it may be a difficult deal for the Gunners to complete. More

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      Mohammed Kudus’ agent puts Man Utd, Arsenal and Newcastle on red alert as he demands transfer this summer

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      THE agent of Mohammed Kudus has put his suitors on red alert.The Ajax star needs to “make a transfer now”, his rep has admitted.
      Mohammed Kudus has put Prem clubs on red alert as he looks to quit AjaxCredit: Getty
      Kudus, 22, has enjoyed a stellar season in the Dutch capital – scoring 18 times in all competitions.
      The versatile forward came close to joining Everton last summer.
      But he now has the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle on his tail.
      Kudus, also being watched by Tottenham, has already revealed his desire to move to the Premier League.
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      And a transfer now looks imminent after Kudus’ agent confirmed he has turned down a new contract offer from Ajax.
      Jennifer Mendelewitsch claims interest in her client is extremely high after he also starred for Ghana at the World Cup.
      And Kudus wants to strike while the iron’s hot as Prem giants circle for his signature.
      Mendelewitsch told De Telegraaf: “I think it is best for both Ajax and Mohammed that he makes a transfer now.
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      “Now is the right time. He has ignored a proposal to extend his contract until the summer of 2026.
      “What I can say is that after the World Cup and this season there is a lot of interest in Kudus.”
      One man who feels Kudus can be a smash hit in England is Dutch legend Marco van Basten – who is adamant the forward is better than £83million Man Utd winger Antony.
      Van Basten told Ziggo Sport: “I find Mohammed Kudus a much better football player than Antony.
      “Antony has his skills but he is confused with the things he is trying to do.
      “Kudus has much better technique and knows what he is doing. Antony may be faster but Kudus is smarter and more technical.
      “He is much more of a footballer, you can place him anywhere on the pitch, an all-rounder for the team.
      “In fact, I like him much better than Antony. He’s more fun to watch play.” More

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      Saka signs new bumper Arsenal contract to become club’s highest earner after transfer interest from three rival clubs

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      ARSENAL confirmed Bukayo Saka has signed a new deal – making him the highest earner at the club.The forward’s current contract was due to expire next summer, but Saka has been tied down for another three years.
      Arsenal Sporting Director Edu, Bukayo Saka and manager Mikel ArtetaCredit: Arsenal FC
      It ends any speculation over the boyhood Gooners future, leaving fans wildly – and emotionally – celebrating the news.
      One said: “Tears in my eyes.”
      Another added: “One of our own.”
      One agreed: “Huge news!! The future is bright.”
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      Saka, 21, was a huge part of Arsenal’s Premier League title push, which ultimately ended in Manchester City retaining the silverware.
      He scored 13 goals in his 37 league appearances, with a further 11 assists and became an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Talks to extend his contract had been ongoing throughout the campaign, leaving Saka over the moon following the completion of the deal.
      As revealed by SunSport, Saka is now Arsenal’s top earner with wages worth up to £300,000-a-week.
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      He said: “I’m just really happy. There’s been a lot of talking and it’s been a while, but I’m here now.
      “I think this is the right club, the right place to make the next step. It’s a beautiful club – look where we are.
      “For me, it’s about achieving my personal ambitions; how much I push myself and demand from myself each game, week in, week out.
      “Then I have all the right people around me in terms of family, and when I come to the training ground, my teammates, the coaching staff. “I think I have everything I need to become the best player I can be, and that’s why I’m happy to stay here and be here for the future, because I really believe that we can achieve big things.”
      Bukayo Saka with Arsenal manager Mikel ArtetaCredit: PA More

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      Tottenham tipped to sign ‘the next Phil Foden’ who was linked with Arsenal transfer – if Arne Slot becomes manager

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      TOTTENHAM could reportedly sign Eredivisie star Orkun Kokcu if Arne Slot is made manager.Kokcu currently plays under Slot at Feyenoord and is a highly sought after talent.
      Orkun Kokcu has been impressive for Feyenoord this season
      Arne Slot looks favourite to get the Tottenham job
      The 22-year-old central midfielder has come in for high praise and been likened to Manchester City star Phil Foden.
      According to TalkSport Kokcu has been tipped to sign for Spurs if Slot takes over at the North London club.
      Slot has been heavily linked with the job in the capital and is said to be open to the opportunity after he led Feyenoord to their first league title since 2017.
      Spurs are still on the hunt for a new boss after Antonio Conte left, with Ryan Mason now in charge on a temporary basis.
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      Kokcu has previously been linked with a move to Tottenham’s rivals Arsenal alongside a whole host of other Premier League clubs.
      The Turkish international has reportedly had interest from Aston Villa, West Ham and Leicester as well.
      He is the captain of Feyenoord and has scored eight goals and registered three assists from central midfield in the league this season.
      Dutch football expert Marcel Van der Kraan spoke to TalkSport about how good Kokcu could be for Spurs.
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      He said: “A youth product, let’s say similar to Phil Foden at Manchester City, a player who everybody is very keen on, only his position is a bit different.
      “He is a midfielder, a playmaker, and he has been the driving force in the team over the last two years.
      “If I was a top six Premier League club, I would be going for Kokcu, definitely.
      “If Spurs get him, it will definitely be worth to watch him and see him grow, he can get better.
      “He understands the way this manager wants to play, what he is all about. Very high pressing and attack-minded.” More

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      Man City ready to meet Gundogan’s new deal demands after being sparked into action by Arsenal transfer interest

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      MANCHESTER CITY aim to keep Ilkay Gundogan out of Arsenal’s clutches by getting him to agree on a new deal.Gunners manager Mikel Arteta wants a reunion with the  Etihad skipper who he worked with when he was Pep Guardiola’s No 2 up until 2019.
      Manchester City are planning to offer Ilkay Gundogan a new contractCredit: Getty
      He had been linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: AP
      The German’s City contract expires at the end of the season and early talks failed to find an agreement.
      Barcelona indicated they were willing to offer him a two-year deal and Gundogan was holding out for a similar offer from his current club.
      The stand-off alerted Arsenal, who ran the champions close in the title race, to the possibility they could bring him to the Emirates for free this summer.
      However, there is now optimism that a compromise can be reached which will see him extend his seven-year stay at the Etihad.
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      The deal proposed by City is believed to be structured differently to the one he has been offered at the Nou Camp but is closer to what he was looking for.
      And if he does stay, it would be a timely boost for Guardiola who has regularly stated wants the German – his first signing at City back in 2016 – to stay.
      Gundogan scored twice in each of his last two league starts – against Leeds and Everton – to put them on the brink of a third straight title.
      He lifted the trophy at the weekend despite not getting on against Chelsea – and is now hoping to get his hands on two more before the season finishes.
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      The feeling is Guardiola would have thrown his captain on for a few minutes at the end to say his goodbyes if he had thought it was going to be his Etihad farewell.
      His situation has taken on increasing importance with summer target Jude Bellingham expected to join Real Madrid rather than the English champs.
      Guardiola is looking to strengthen his midfield this summer with Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic one name under consideration along with Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga.
      Brighton’s World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is also a player the Etihad chief admires – although he is expected to join Liverpool.
      Meanwhile, City remain in talks with teen defender Rico Lewis over a new deal – but are yet to finalise terms.
      The 18-year-old full-back showed his versatility and quality again during the 1-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday and has been praised by Guardiola for his contribution to the title success. More

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      West Ham ‘expect Man Utd to HIJACK Arsenal’s transfer bid for Declan Rice’ as they hold out for huge fee

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      WEST HAM believe Manchester United will hijack Arsenal’s hunt for Declan Rice.The Hammers are confident of getting their full asking price of £100million-plus for their England midfielder.
      Declan Rice will be the subject of a huge transfer tug of war this summerCredit: Getty
      Boss David Moyes admits he expects to lose his skipper this summer.
      But Rice, 24, has two years left on his contract.
      That means an expected club record bid from Arsenal of £92m with add-ons might not be enough.
      The Daily Mail say the Hammers are ready to hold out for much more as they believe United are preparing a bigger offer.
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      It comes as the Gunners reportedly line up three alternatives to Rice.
      Manager Mikel Arteta is still keen on Brighton anchorman Moises Caicedo after two failed bids in January.
      And Real Sociedad’s one-cap Spaniard Martin Zubimendi remains on the radar.
      The third name mentioned is Wolves captain Ruben Neves.
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      The £45million-rated Portugal ace has also been linked with United and Liverpool.
      Arsenal might hope Old Trafford Erik ten Hag continues to prioritise a world-class frontman for his summer transfer activities.
      United’s prime strike targets Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen could cost a similarly-massive amount to Rice and use up the majority of their transfer budget. More

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      Arsenal ‘monitor three Declan Rice transfer alternatives’ as West Ham prepare to snub £90m offer for star

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      ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring three alternatives to West Ham captain Declan Rice.The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the England international over the last few months.
      West Ham are demanding a high fee for Arsenal target Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are also monitoring Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
      The Gunners were interested in Martin Zubimendi in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      However, West Ham are still keen to keep hold of their star player are demanding a fee of at least £120million.
      The North London outfit are expected to only go as high as £90m for Rice.
      The bid is thought to fall below what the Hammers want for Rice which has seen Arsenal draw up a list of three alternatives, according to the Daily Mail.
      The report states that Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, Wolves’ captain Ruben Neves and Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.
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      Zubimendi, 24, was a January target of the Gunners but he opted to stay at the LaLiga outfit, despite the club’s willingness to pay his release clause.
      He has been tipped as one of the best midfielders in Spain, with Barcelona manager Xavi suggesting he is an “extraordinary pivot”.
      Arsenal also tried to sign Caicedo, 21, in the January window but saw a £70m bid rejected by Brighton, despite the midfielder handing in a transfer request.
      The Ecuadorian did sign a new contract at the Amex Stadium and with the club guaranteed to be in Europe next season, he could be a tricky man to get away from the South Coast.
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      Ruben Neves is also a potential option for the clubCredit: Getty
      The last name, Neves, 26, has admitted that he wants to be playing Champions League football.
      However, the report suggests that the Molineux outfit would prefer to sell him to a foreign club.
      Wolves have set a price tag of £45m on the club captain, which would likely make him the most affordable option for the Gunners.
      Arsenal are also in the market for a more attacking midfielder to compete with Martin Odegaard.
      Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Manchester City Ilkay Gundogan have been touted as potential options for the club. More

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      Man Utd and Liverpool join Arsenal in Marc Guehi transfer battle but price-tag could scupper summer move

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool have reportedly joined Arsenal in the race to sign Marc Guehi.The Crystal Palace centre-back is hot property as we hurtle towards the summer transfer window.
      Marc Guehi joined Crystal Palace from Chelsea for around £18million in 2021
      According to the Mail Online both Man Utd and Liverpool are keen on joining the Gunners in their pursuit of the Englishman.
      It is reported that Palace value the 22-year-old at £50million, which could put him out of reach for Liverpool who will focus their budget on improving their midfield.
      Guehi is also said to be attracting interest from Arsenal’s North London neighbours Tottenham.
      He has featured in all but one of Crystal Palace’s league games this season and has helped them keep nine clean sheets in the process.
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      The young defender has already been capped three times for the England senior team and will be hoping to be part of Gareth Southgate’s upcoming squad announcement on Thursday.
      It has been reported that Palace will not decide the future of any of their players before they have a new manager in place, so those interested in the former Chelsea man will have to wait.
      It is unknown who will be in charge at Selhurst Park for the start of next season after Patrick Vieira was replaced by Roy Hodgson on a temporary basis.
      Guehi’s current contract isn’t due to expire until 2026 so the Eagles will be in no rush to make a decision.
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      Manchester United could be interested in bringing in Guehi, who joined Palace for around £18m from Cheslea in 2021, in the hopes of signing a long-term partner for Lisandro Martinez.
      The Red Devils currently have both Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane, who are over the age of 30.
      Any potential takeover at Old Trafford could also make for an even bigger transfer kitty. More