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    Amazing XI of Club World Cup signings making debuts from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s controversial move to Chelsea new boys

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    Jobe Bellingham ‘already plotting move to Real Madrid to join brother Jude’ after completing £31m Dortmund transfer

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    Chelsea have second Jamie Gittens bid REJECTED and face race against time to sign wonderkid as Mike Maignan deal OFF

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    Jobe Bellingham joins Borussia Dortmund from Sunderland in club record £26.9million deal as he pens emotional farewell

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    Arsenal ‘open talks with RB Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko transfer’ as German side make bizarre move to force deal through

    ARSENAL have reportedly opened transfer talks with RB Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko.The 22-year-old Slovenian forward has been on the Gunners’ wishlist since last summer. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have opened talks with Benjamin SeskoCredit: GettyThe Slovenian forward is currently away on international dutyCredit: GettyRB Leipzig reportedly made a bizarre request to protect their star manCredit: GettySesko scored 21 goals and notched six assists in all competitions last season. And new sporting director Andrea Berta is eager to get a deal over the line ahead of a “big” summer.Arsenal opened official talks with Leipzig on Friday, according to Sky Sports.The two clubs are in contact but no formal bid has yet been submitted. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSesko is currently nursing a knock and didn’t play for Slovenia against Luxembourg last night. The injury to his knee is not thought to be serious. The Mirror claims Leipzig contacted the Slovenian FA prior to the international break.The club requested Sesko sit out both Slovenia’s matches in a bid to avoid injury. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe has travelled with the squad ahead of a game with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday.But Sesko has not trained ahead of the game in Celje. £67M Real Madrid Star Rodrygo on Gunners Hit List | From The Sports Desk | Sun SportArsenal remain interested in Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres as Mikel Arteta looks to overhaul his attack.But as SunSport exclusively revealed on Friday, Manchester United are in pole position to sign the Swede sensation.Gyokeres, who scored 54 goals in 52 games for Sporting last season, has an £85m release clause.But it is understood that the Portuguese side would accept a fee closer to £60m this summer.Leipzig appear braced for numerous bids on Sesko, who could command a similar fee. The forward has proved prolific since joining the German side from sister club RB Salzburg in 2023.Read More on The SunSesko has bagged 39 goals in 87 games for Leipzig.He penned a lucrative contract extension last summer, with the deal running until 2029. More

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    Jobe Bellingham in line for huge £25m transfer which could see him take on brother Jude at Club World Cup

    DORTMUND are confident they will beat Frankfurt to the signing of Jobe Bellingham and are offering him the chance to play at this month’s Club World Cup.The Bundesliga giants are prepared to offer Sunderland £21million plus add-ons for the teenage midfielder.Jobe Bellingham has been linked with a move to DortmundJude Bellingham could face Jobe at the Club World CupAlthough Frankfurt are prepared to match that offer, it appears Dortmund are currently in a stronger position to secure the deal.And Dortmund are keen to complete the transfer meaning Bellingham, 19, could feature in the opening Club World Cup match against Brazilian giants Fluminense in New Jersey on June 17.It is five years since brother Jude joined Dortmund for £25m from Birmingham and he proved to be a stunning success before moving to Real Madrid.And the fact that he flourished in the Bundesliga is a key reason why Jobe – and his parents Mark and Denise who represent him – are keen for a move to Germany.READ MORE SUNDERLAND NEWSDortmund boss Niko Kovac has already spoken at length with the player, who guided Sunderland back to the Premier League last term.Sporting director Sebastian Kehl has been in negotiations with both Sunderland and Bellingham’s parents.Sunderland, after clinching promotion, are keen to keep the youngster and could hold out for £25m.Dortmund qualified for the Club World Cup through Uefa’s four-year ranking, while Madrid did after winning the 2022 Champions League.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBoth brothers came through the ranks at Birmingham City, so Dortmund would become the second team they’ve both played for.Jude and Jobe celebrated the Black Cats promotion in style with a trip to Wayne Lineker’s beach club in Ibiza last week.Jobe Bellingham takes swipe at Sky Sports pundits in live TV interview before awkward moment with panel at WembleyThe Madrid superstar then linked up with his England team-mates in Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.A successful move to Dortmund could see Jobe earn his first senior Three Lions call up.They have have won major honours at Wembley, after Jobe won the play-off final a year after Jude lifted the Champions League with Carlo Ancelotti. More

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    Erik ten Hag ‘makes first transfer signing’ for Bayer Leverkusen as he raids Premier League – but it’s not from Man Utd

    ERIK TEN HAG is on the verge of confirming his first signing at Bayer Leverkusen.The Bundesliga side have agreed a deal in principle to sign Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.Erik ten Hag is on the verge of signing Brentford keeper Mark FlekkenLeverkusen looked poised to sign Flekken in a transfer worth around £8.4millionTen Hag replaced Xabi Alonso as Leverkusen manager this week after the Spaniard joined Real Madrid earlier this month.Ten Hag was sacked by Manchester United last November, six months after lifting a shock FA Cup trophy against Manchester City.While many expected the Dutchman to continue his trend of signing former players to his new club, Ten Hag will first welcome Flekken.The German giants, who finished second behind Bayern Munich this season, look poised to sign Flekken in a deal worth £11 million. READ MOR FOOTBALL NEWSBut Flekken’s move won’t go ahead until the West London club have secured a replacement.The Bees, who finished 10th in the Premier League this term, have just agreed a deal with Liverpool to sign Caoimhin Kelleher for £12.5million.Anfield chiefs initially valued the 26-year-old Irish stopper, who is second in the pecking order behind Alisson, at £20million.Flekken enjoyed a solid season as the Bees narrowly missed out on European football and was a dream for fantasy footie managers.Most read in FootballThe 31-year-old, who kept eight clean sheets, started his career in the academy of Dutch side Roda JC.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut he has spent the bulk of his career in Germany with Freiburg, Duisburg, Greuther Furth and Alemannia Aachen.He joined Brentford from German side Freiburg in May 2023 and succeeded Arsenal-bound David Raya as Thomas Frank’s No 1.’With you, I started to smile again’ – Tearful Antony announces Real Betis exitMeanwhile, Ten Hag is set for a huge squad reshuffle next season.The Bundesliga side are likely to have a busy summer transfer window after Jeremie Frimpong joined Liverpool and centre-back Jonathan Tah went to Bayern Munich.The Prem champions are also in talks over a £126m move for playmaker Florian Wirtz. More

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    Arsenal offered Benjamin Sesko transfer with RB Leipzig desperate to sell £85million striker next week

    RB LEIPZIG would love to sell star player Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal NEXT WEEK.The Bundesliga club have told the Slovenian forward, 21, they are looking for a quick sale so they can start spending the cash at the start of the transfer window.RB Leipzig would love to sell Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal next weekBut Arsenal may prioritise signing Sporting Lisbon star Viktor GyokeresBut the situation is complicated because Arsenal are looking at both Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.And they are extremely unlikely to sign both as they also need to strengthen elsewhere.Arsenal could even prioritise trying to sign in-demand £70million rated Gyokeres, meaning Mikel Arteta’s search for a new striker could turn into a saga and Sesko might have to wait.Gunners boss Arteta wanted to sign Sesko both last summer and in January. Read More on ArsenalLeipzig know the north London club remain interested but there have been no further talks.But they told Sesko in talks this week that he can leave as soon as possible.The German club are hoping for £85m, although they are likely to get nearer £60m.Sesko was due to play for the club in a friendly against Santos on Wednesday but was ruled out with a knee injury.Most read in FootballThe centre-forward enjoyed an impressive season with Leipzig as he amassed 21 goals and six assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesThe Slovenian also counts 16 goals in 41 caps with his national team.Martin Zubimendi, meanwhile, will complete his Arsenal medical in the next few days ahead of a £51m switch from Real Sociedad.Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by ‘the Man Utd that everyone laughs at’ More