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      Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti warns star midfielder is ‘untouchable’ amid Man Utd and Arsenal transfer links

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      REAL MADRID boss Carlo Ancelotti has issued a hands-off warning to Manchester United and Arsenal regarding his “untouchable” midfielder.The LaLiga side are nine points behind rivals Barcelona in the title race but remain on course to successfully defend the Champions League.
      Man Utd and Arsenal have been linked with Eduardo CamavingaCredit: Alamy
      Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that the midfielder is ‘untouchable’Credit: Reuters
      They welcome Liverpool to the Bernabeu on Wednesday holding a 5-2 advantage from the first-leg of their last-16 clash.
      However, this summer the club are preparing for major changes to their engine room with veterans Luka Modric and Toni Kroos both expected to depart and Jude Bellingham identified as their top transfer target.
      France international midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is another to have been linked with a move.
      Man United are reportedly willing to smash their club record to sign the 20-year-old, who joined Madrid in 2021 from Rennes for £26m.
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      Arsenal are another club believed to be keen on trying to bring the youngster to the Premier League this summer after initially wanting him on loan in January.
      But despite Camavinga not being a regular starter for Ancelotti, the Italian coach is adamant that his starlet is going nowhere.

      He said: “We will not let Camavinga leave, he’s untouchable — like Modric and Toni Kroos.
      “Camavinga is untouchable for us — also in the future I’m sure he will stay that way.
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      “He makes some mistakes but he plays such good games that everyone forgets about it.”
      Meanwhile, a fresh report is claiming that Madrid have submitted their first offer to Dortmund for Bellingham worth around £123m in an attempt to usurp their rivals.
      They claim that it is worth £88m up front with the rest of the package made up in incentives.
      It adds that Bellingham was initially set on a move to the Bernabeu but has since had his head turned by the potential packages available from the Premier League.
      But Madrid now believe that the “whole matter can be resolved in the next international break at the end of March” where the ace is set to be part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers with Italy and Ukraine. More

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      Arsenal already making huge summer transfer plans with talks between sporting director Edu and Mikel Arteta starting

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      ARSENAL are already looking ahead to the summer transfer window, according to sporting director Edu.The Gunners have put together the unlikeliest of Premier League title charges this season, sitting five points clear of Manchester City with 11 games remaining.
      Arsenal are already making big plans ahead of the summer transfer windowCredit: Getty
      One of the many positive areas for the north London side this campaign has been their recruitment – both last summer and in the winter window.
      The arrivals of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko, as well as Jorginho and Leandro Trossard back in January, have transformed Mikel Arteta’s team into serious challengers.
      And even with the pressure of holding off Pep Guardiola’s City in an incredible Prem run-in, Edu says plans are being put in place to strengthen the squad further.
      Arsenal are heavily linked with a move for West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, who could cost upwards of £100m.
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      Asked when planning starts for the summer, Edu – who won two Prem titles during his time at Arsenal – said: “It’s already started because you know what’s happening in the market, everybody is doing stuff.
      “You have to plan with people as well just to be prepared so when you go again in the summer you are very prepared.”
      He continued: “I always make myself comfortable going into the transfer window when we’ve prepared how to face those challenges.
      In the Premier League there’s a lot of clubs and a lot of good managers so the competition is hard. So as soon as you prepare well, you feel comfortable.
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      “So, we went into the winter period really, really well prepared and then we started to make some quick and important decisions.
      “So far it’s helping the team and the team’s performing well so that’s good.”
      Edu has previously spoken of the five-year plan he put in place when returning to the club at boardroom level – suggesting this would be the season to judge Arteta on.
      So far, the Brazilian has been proven right. He added: “I think we’re in the right place in terms of playing well.
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      Arsenal chief Edu and manager Mikel Arteta are already planning transfersCredit: Reuters
      “Of course, the performance of the team and the way we’re playing is special. I see around us everybody wants to follow us. Everybody wants to watch us.
      “I receive a lot of messages from Brazil and South America and different places which is very nice to receive.
      “We are very excited with where we are at the moment, but we have to understand there’s still a journey to go, still things to do.
      “Of course, we’re happy to be in moment we are now, but we have to understand there’s still things to go to keep going.”
      One final push is required to finish the job. Having narrowly missed out on a top four spot last season to Tottenham, the initial target back in August was to return to the Champions League for the first time since 2017.
      Has the expectation changed? Edu explained: “Every day we train, prepare in the best way possible and think in the best way possible.
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      “We don’t think about anything, just the next game, how we can improve ourselves, how we can be better individually and as a squad as well.
      “Then come the end of the season we’ll see where we’re going to be. So, our intention is really to live week by week, game by game, enjoy the games and try to be the best version possible for the season.” More

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      Arsenal boost over keeping 16-year-old wonderkid Myles Lewis-Skelly after ‘reaching contract agreement with midfielder’

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      ARSENAL have received a huge boost over 16-year-old wonderkid Myles Lewis-Skelly.That’s after reportedly reaching an agreement over a new contract with the midfielder.
      Arsenal have agreed a new contract for teen ace Myles Lewis-SkellyCredit: Getty
      Lewis-Skelly is rated as one of Arsenal’s top young prodigies.
      He went viral last month with an incredible performance in the FA Youth Cup against Watford.
      And some Gooners believe the teen is the “future” of the club.
      Indeed, Lewis-Skelly is already being hailed as a blend of Thomas Partey and Jack Wilshere — making him the complete midfielder.
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      And the Telegraph claims the ace will be staying at the Emirates for at least another two years after agreeing a new contract.
      The news delighted fans, with one saying: “Better midfielder than Casemiro.”
      Another declared: “He is the future.”
      One added: “Yesssss.”
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      It’s certainly an exciting time for Arsenal fans, who could be set for a first Premier League title win since 2004.
      There are plenty of top youngsters ready to make an impact on the first team.
      And Mikel Arteta has already shown his faith in the academy after Ethan Nwaneri became Arsenal’s youngest league debutant aged just 15 years and 181 days in September. More

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      Tottenham have ‘concrete transfer interest’ in ex-Arsenal star and will make contact over summer move in coming weeks

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      TOTTENHAM are reportedly lining-up a swoop to bring a former Arsenal star to the club this summer.As SunSport reported at the weekend, Spurs are preparing to change their goalkeeper with 36-year-old s kipper Hugo Lloris’ days numbered.
      Tottenham are looking to replace goalkeeper Hugo Lloris this summerCredit: Getty
      They want to snap up England No 1 Jordan Pickford — despite Everton tying him down to a new long-term deal.
      However, we also revealed that they are also keen on Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez.
      Now a fresh update from journalist Gaston Edul has backed up our story.
      He tweeted: “Tottenham have specific interest in Martinez and may make an offer in the coming weeks.”
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      The 30-year-old spent a decade at Spurs’ bitter North London rivals Arsenal and helped them to FA Cup success after finally getting his chance in the first-team.
      However, he switched to Villa in 2020 in a £20m deal and has gone from strength-to-strength.
      The star won Fifa’s World goalkeeper of the year after lifting the World Cup with Argentina in December.
      And that followed the Copa America success from 2021 with the South American nation.
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      However, he was slammed by Villa boss Unai Emery for his role in the loss to Arsenal last month.
      But Martinez has shot down rumours of a rift between himself and manager Emery and claimed speculation linking him with a move this summer is wide of the mark.
      Emery was also Martinez’s manager at Arsenal but overlooked his No3 keeper at that time.

      However Martinez praised his Spanish boss, despite Emery criticising his decision to go up for a late corner against Arsenal recently, which cost his side a stoppage time goal in a 4-2 home defeat.
      The Argentine No1 clearly doesn’t hold a grudge and said recently: “We’ve got one of the best managers for winning things in Europe. So I’m up for the challenge.”
      Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez has emerged as a top target for TottenhamCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ready to swoop for £66million Arsenal target if Red Devils cannot seal Harry Kane transfer this summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to battle Arsenal for Dusan Vlahovic if they fail to sign Harry Kane this summer.SunSport revealed last week that Erik ten Hag has made the Tottenham star his No1 transfer target this summer.
      Dusan Vlahovic is on Manchester United’s summer transfer target listCredit: Getty
      Tottenham striker Harry Kane remains their No.1 targetCredit: Reuters
      Kane, 29, has less than 18 months remaining on his deal and United are hoping to take advantage of the England captain’s contract situation.
      But we reported last night that they are still anticipating a “nightmare” pursuit.
      That’s because Spurs chief Daniel Levy is renowned as a tough negotiator.
      Now ESPN have claimed that has left United “focusing on alternative options including Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Juventus forward Vlahovic. 
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      Regarding Kane, this update says that the Red Devils “will not risk a prolonged pursuit”  which “drags out until final hours of the summer transfer window”.
      A source told them: “United can’t afford to start the season without a new striker.
      “And having dealt with Levy in the past, they don’t want to go through that nightmare all over again for Kane with so much at stake, so they might not even get involved.”
      Vlahovic, 22, joined Juventus from Fiorentina back in January after snubbing the chance to move to the Premier League with Arsenal.
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      Mikel Arteta’s side were desperate to bring the Serbian international to the Emirates – but he rejected them in favour of Turin – but they are still keen.
      Vlahovic has scored ten goals this term but has now gone six game without finding the net but Juve’s early Champions League exit has left them needing to raise funds.

      Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain have entered the transfer race for Osimhen.
      The Nigerian star’s goals have fired Napoli to the top of Serie A this season.
      His blistering form, which includes 19 goals in 22 top-flight matches, has attracted interest from the likes of United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
      And Luciano Spalletti’s side stand to make a big profit from Osimhen, valuing him at £107m. More

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      Arsenal could lose Ethan Nwaneri as Chelsea and Man City consider transfer raid for 15-year-old record breaker

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      CHELSEA and Manchester City want to sign Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri, according to reports.Nwaneri became the youngest ever Premier League player when he featured as a substitute against Brentford in September aged 15 years and 181 days.
      Ethan Nwaneri is wanted by Chelsea and Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      He is highly regarded by the Gunners but they risk losing him amid interest from Premier League rivals.
      Chelsea and City are amongst the clubs who are keeping tabs on Nwaneri, according to The Telegraph.
      But Arsenal have not given up their hopes of keeping the youngster, who could agree scholarship terms with the club when he turns 16 on March 21.
      Arsenal will be determined to avoid a repeat of last summer when they lost highly-rated academy prospect Omari Hutchinson to Chelsea.
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      Unlike Nwaneri, Hutchinson was never given a first-team opportunity and Arteta’s faith in the teenager could influence him to stay.
      Arteta said of his decision to play Nwaneri against Brentford: “I met the boy and really liked what I saw.
      “Per Mertesacker and the academy staff gave me really good information about him as well.
      “It’s another step, another experience. In your career all the steps are not going to be forward.
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      “After that, maybe he needs three backwards to go another one forward, but as well I think it sends a really strong message about who we are as a club.”
      Arsenal reportedly offer young players contracts based on add-ons and incentives, so a lucrative weekly wage could persuade Nwaneri to leave. More

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      Liverpool will be Man Utd’s main challengers for Fulham midfielder Palhinha with bitter rivals set for £60m transfer war

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      LIVERPOOL have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to reports.Last week, SunSport exclusively revealed that United were plotting a swoop for the 27-year-old Portugal ace.
      Liverpool and Man Utd are interested in signing PalhinhaCredit: Getty
      And according to The Daily Mail, Liverpool have also expressed an interest.
      Palhinha joined Fulham in a £20million transfer from Sporting Lisbon last summer.
      However, following a series of impressive performances at Craven Cottage, he is now valued at around £60m.
      The Cottagers are confident that the midfielder will remain in West London for at least one more season, but club chiefs may be forced to cash-in if a suitable offer is made.
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      Chelsea, Newcastle, Arsenal and Tottenham are also interested in signing Palhinha, who has made more tackles than any other midfielder in Europe’s top five leagues this season.
      Man United and Liverpool are both eager to sign a new midfielder when the summer transfer window opens.
      And for Jurgen Klopp’s Reds, Palhinha could be the perfect alternative to priority target Jude Bellingham.
      The 19-year-old England star carries a £130m price tag, so Liverpool may have to set their sights on other midfield options.
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      Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster his Man Utd midfield and he believes Palhinha could be the perfect addition.
      The Red Devils are also interested in signing 20-year-old midfielder Gabri Veiga from Celta Vigo. More

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      Major Declan Rice transfer update with Arsenal and Chelsea target’s likely next club revealed

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      DECLAN RICE is “almost certain” to leave West Ham this summer and “likely” to join Arsenal, according to reports.The England midfielder, 24, has been heavily linked with a host of Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Declan Rice is expected to leave West Ham in the summerCredit: Rex
      But the Hammers had hoped to convince their captain to stick around for one more season – particularly given he is under contract until 2024.
      But with David Moyes’ side struggling down in 17th in the Premier League table, The Guardian are reporting West Ham have failed to convince Rice that the club are progressing.
      It comes just one season on from the Irons’ seventh place finish and run to the Europa League semi-finals.
      Title challengers Arsenal are understood to be the frontrunners to agree a deal for him at the end of the season.
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      Rice is expected to set clubs back around £80million as he enters the final 12 months of his deal
      And Mikel Arteta is keen to add more depth in central midfield.
      Arsenal brought Jorginho in from Chelsea during the January window as support for Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
      The move came after they failed to secure Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
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      They are set to return for Ecuadorian Caicedo, 21, while also pursuing Rice.
      The England man has contributed 12 goals and 13 assists in 229 games for West Ham.
      And he could be enticed by a move to the Emirates, particularly if they clinch their first league title in 19 years.
      Arsenal sit five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with just 11 games remaining. More