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    Liverpool ‘in talks with Borussia Monchengladbach over Florian Neuhaus transfer’ after Gini Wijnaldum exit

    LIVERPOOL are holding talks to sign Florian Neuhaus from Borussia Monchengladbach after Gini Wijnaldum’s exit, reports say. Dutchman Wijnaldum bid farewell to Liverpool after five years as he decided to leave on a free transfer.
    Liverpool are reportedly holding talks to sign Florian Neuhaus from MonchengladbachCredit: Rex
    Gini Wijnaldum is set to join PSG after leaving LiverpoolCredit: Getty
    Having initially looked set for a move to Barcelona, PSG hijacked the deal at the last minute by offering Wijnaldum higher wages.
    The midfielder, 30, is now due to join the French giants on July 1, with Liverpool already looking for replacements.
    According to SPORT1, they have started negotiations to sign Neuhaus, who made 45 appearances last season, with eight goals and assists.
    But it is claimed Liverpool are yet to make an official offer to either Monchengladbach or the player.
    Neuhaus, capable of playing as a deep-lying midfielder or in a pair, has made six international caps, scoring twice.
    And Liverpool are said to be using the delayed European Championships as a way of further scouting the starlet.
    Neuhaus has opened up about a switch away from Germany in the past.
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    He said, per SPORT1: “It will be very important how my gut feeling is.
    “How much you have the feeling that the club really wants you. I’m a person who likes to dare. I could very well imagine going abroad.”
    Liverpool have also recently been linked with Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini, 24, with a bid of around £25.8million being lined up.
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    Man Utd line up Bayern star Kingsley Coman as cheaper £43m Jadon Sancho transfer alternative

    BAYERN MUNICH forward Kingsley Coman is reportedly being considered as a cheaper alternative to Jadon Sancho.The Borussia Dortmund winger has been heavily linked with a switch to Old Trafford, with the 21-year-old understood to have agreed personal terms.
    Manchester United are reportedly keen on Kingsley Coman should they fail to sign Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty
    Borussia Dortmund forward Sancho is understood to be close to joining the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
    SunSport have exclusively revealed that the Red Devils expect to announce his arrival at the club after Euro 2020.
    A five-year deal is understood to be on the table for the ex-Manchester City youth star, who will earn £350,000-a-week at the Theatre of Dreams.
    But according to Sport1 journalist Florian Plettenburg, United have identified France ace Coman as a back-up should they fail to land Sancho.
    Taking to Twitter, he stated that United were keen on bringing Coman to the Premier League last year.
    Valued at £43million, the 24-year-old would cost almost half of what BVB are seeking for Sancho.
    With Coman’s contract talks said to have stalled at the Allianz Arena, the Champions League winner could be sold later in the summer.
    Though it is believed that the former Juventus man is keen on extending his stay in Bavaria.
    Sancho meanwhile has revealed that United’s players have been asking him about his future while on international duty with England.
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    He said: “Of course, all the boys have a lot of questions. When you do well, speculation is always going to come around.
    “I just tell the boys, ‘look, I’m focused on football at the moment’ and we just focus on the Euros, step by step.”
    Speaking to talkSPORT, Sancho was asked if he could be distracted by the move during the Euros.
    He said: “No, I’m cool about it. It’s just how you handle that on the pitch, so just keep doing what you’re doing.
    “If you keep doing that then I’m sure it won’t be a problem because the main thing is my football and that’s what I’m focused on at the moment.”
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    Arsenal transfer boost with Marcel Sabitzer set to quit RB Leipzig this summer and could be available for just £15m fee

    ARSENAL have been given a boost in their pursuit of Marcel Sabitzer, with reports suggesting he could be the next player to leave RB Leipzig.Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff has hinted at reducing the size of the squad, despite defenders Ibrahima Konate and Dayot Upamecano having already left this summer.
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    Arsenal transfer target Marcel Sabitzer is available for a bargain price this summer

    The Gunners were interested in Sabitzer in January, as were Tottenham.
    The North Londoners have previously been priced out of a move for the Austria international, with Leipzig not willing to sell for less than his £43million release clause.
    However, Sabitzer has made it clear he is open to a new challenge.
    And that means the midfielder could leave for just £15m this summer.
    The main reason behind that is the fact Sabitzer has just a year remaining on his contract, and he has rejected previous offers of a new deal.
    That could reignite interest from Arsenal and Tottenham with the transfer window now open.
    But if the 27-year-old impresses at the Euros he could attract interest from across Europe.

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    He has already performed well in the Bundesliga and the Champions League, with 12 goals across the two competitions last season.
    And Sabitzer could be a like-for-like replacement for Martin Odegaard if the Norwegian decides to stay at Real Madrid.
    But given the cut-price deal available it is likely Arsenal will have to fend off interest from several clubs if they are to land his signature.
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    How Chelsea could line-up next season with Achraf Hakimi and Erling Haaland transfers – but does Reece James fit in?

    CHELSEA are set for another summer of spending with Achraf Hakimi and Erling Haaland said to be the Blues’ top targets.And if Thomas Tuchel lands the two superstars his starting XI could look totally different but it would likely mean far less game time for Reece James and Timo Werner.
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    How Chelsea could line up if they land top summer targets Achraf Hakimi and Erling Haaland
    Inter Milan’s Moroccan star right-back Hakimi is valued at £70million by the Italian giants.
    The Blues and Paris Saint-Germain have both had bids of around £56m rejected by the Serie A champs, who are battling debts.
    And the West Londoners may now look to swing the deal their way by offering players in part-exchange.
    However, Hakimi’s arrival could spell trouble for England ace James who plays in the 22-year-old’s preferred position.
    But fortunately for James, Hakimi can also play on the left side of defence so the two could theoretically take to the field at the same time.
    Tuchel admitted he wants ‘two or three’ new players this summer to freshen things up and ‘challenge our ideas in training’.
    The financial fallout from Covid and a £220m transfer spree last summer will rein in Chelsea’s spending.
    But they will still go all out to land one or two marquee stars and flex their muscles as the new kings of Europe.
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    The Blues are among the clutch of top clubs chasing Borussia Dortmund’s superstar striker Haaland.
    He is one of the most wanted players in Europe this summer and is said to be keen on a switch to Chelsea.
    Dortmund are willing to listen to offers in the region of £150million this summer.
    That is because his bargain £68m release clause will come into effect by the end of next campaign.
    According to the Telegraph, Haaland would be open to holding talks over a potential switch to the European champions.
    But that could spell the end of Werner’s Chelsea career.
    Despite leading the line as the Blues claimed Champions League glory, many have questioned his ability after repeated struggles in front of goal.
    And with one of the best strikers on the planet in the side, the former RB Leipzig star would undoubtedly get a lot less minutes on the pitch.
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    Man Utd reach Jadon Sancho transfer agreement over £80m deal as terms are agreed with Borussia Dortmund winger

    MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed personal terms with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho. United have been tracking the England international for the past two seasons and failed in a summer move last year.
    Man Utd have agreed personal terms with Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon SanchoCredit: EPA
    Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been chasing Jadon Sancho for some timeCredit: PA
    But they have now moved one step closer to finally signing their target having struck a deal with the player himself.
    According to Fabrizio Romano, Sancho has agreed a contract until 2026.
    Still, United are yet to agree a transfer fee but have started negotiations with Dortmund, who rate the forward at around £80m.
    The two clubs were unable to come to terms last summer, as Dortmund demanded £108m.
    At the time, United were unwilling to match the price tag and instead moved for Edison Cavani, 34, on a free transfer.
    In the period since, the German giants dropped their valuation and opened the door to selling Sancho, due to financial strains amid the coronavirus pandemic.
    And United made it clear they were still after their man, with the England international, 21, also pushing for a move to Old Trafford.
    Sancho, a former City academy graduate, is currently on international duty ahead of the delayed European Championships.

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    He is joined by United stars Dean Henderson, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford.
    Sancho was believed to have wanted a move to United last year with his performances being affected after the deal collapsed.
    But he brilliantly re-found his form after the new year and ended the season with 16 goals and 20 assists in his 28 appearances.
    He helped Dortmund lift the German Cup, scoring twice in the final, easily earning a call up to his first major international tournament.
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    Harry Kane to Man City, Jadon Sancho to Man Utd… five biggest summer transfers as window opens today

    THE Premier League could see an influx of some of the world’s best players with the transfer window now officially open.In what could be one of the busiest summers in recent years, a number of high-profile stars will be swapping clubs in big-money moves.
    Tottenham striker Harry Kane is facing an uncertain future in North LondonCredit: Getty
    Liverpool have already announced the arrival of Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig after triggering his £36million release clause.
    Meanwhile Aston Villa have agreed a club-record deal to sign playmaker Emiliano Buendia from Norwich worth up to £38m.
    Here SunSport takes a look at some of the biggest transfers that could take place before the August 31 deadline.
    Harry Kane – Tottenham to Manchester City
    The Spurs forward, 27, told the club in May he wishes to leave in the summer, with a move to the Citizens believed to be his priority.
    SunSport have exclusively revealed that Daniel Levy will only sell the England international should he receive at least £150m.
    And he is unwilling to accept City’s proposal of £60m plus Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus.
    Pep Guardiola is desperate to bring in a new centre-forward after City released Sergio Aguero, though negotiations to sign Kane are yet to take place.
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    Jadon Sancho – Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United
    Having failed to sign the 21-year-old last year, the Red Devils are determined to not miss out on the Londoner this time around.
    Dortmund were seeking £108m for Sancho in 2020, but are prepared to let him leave for nearly £30m less.
    And it has been claimed that United have opened fresh talks to sign the winger who is highly thought of by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
    United have been given a boost in their quest to sign Sancho after BVB’s director Michael Zorc admitted the club will not stand in his way if a suitable offer comes in.
    He told ARD: “We already had a gentlemen’s agreement with Jadon last year that he can switch under certain conditions.”
    Jadon Sancho has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United from Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty

    Erlind Haaland – Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea
    Despite Timo Werner impressing under the tutelage of Thomas Tuchel, his lack of Premier League goals could see the Blues to search for another striker.
    And the German gaffer could look to raid his former employers to bring Norway international Haaland to Stamford Bridge in a £150m deal.
    According to the Telegraph, Haaland would be open to holding talks over a potential switch to the European champions.
    The 20-year-old frontman is believed to be demanding around £300,000-a-week to sign on the dotted line.
    Chelsea have also looked into signing Kane and Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku.
    But both deals appear highly unlikely leaving Tuchel to make his move for Haaland.
    Chelsea could look to bring Dortmund striker Erling Haaland to Stamford BridgeCredit: EPA

    Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus to Man Utd/PSG
    With just one year left on his deal in Turin, the six-time Ballon d’Or winner has been tipped with a move away from Italy.
    It has been stated that Ronaldo’s representatives have contacted United and Paris Saint-Germain over a potential switch.
    Corriere dello Sport suggests the Theatre of Dreams is one possible destination for him, but United would only be able to offer him a reduced salary.
    Meanwhile reports have claimed that PSG are in talks to sign the 36-year-old, who would be open to competing in Ligue 1.
    Talk of a sensational PSG switch has gathered pace since Neymar’s bombshell interview last month where he declared he wants to play alongside the Portugal international.
    Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has just one year left on his deal in TurinCredit: AFP

    Kylian Mbappe – PSG to Real Madrid
    Like Ronaldo, the Frenchman’s contract will expire in 2022, leading to him to be potentially sold this summer.
    Real Madrid are long-term admirers of the 22-year-old having failed to secure his services when he was just 14.
    Mbappe reportedly has a ‘family agreement’ to join the LaLiga side.
    His Les Bleus team-mate Karim Benzema has even urged the player to join him in Spain as he talked of a possible transfer.
    Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe continues to be linked with Real MadridCredit: EPA

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    Chelsea ‘open to selling Callum Hudson-Odoi’ after Bayern Munich renew transfer interest in winger

    CHELSEA are open to selling Callum Hudson-Odoi with Bayern Munich set to renew their interest, reports say. The winger was heavily linked with the German giants in 2019, as Bayern made four bids of up to £35million.
    Chelsea are open to selling Callum Hudson-Odoi, reports sayCredit: Getty
    Hudson-Odoi, a product of the Blues academy, stayed and later signed a bumper five-year deal, with three years remaining on his contract.
    But now according to The Times, Chelsea are prepared to listen to offers for the promising forward.
    That is despite manager Thomas Tuchel being an admirer of the England international.
    Tuchel has played Hudson-Odoi in a variety of positions both out wide and through the middle, including a role at right wing-back.
    He finished the season with 37 appearances and five goals, two of which in the Champions League campaign which Chelsea eventually won.
    But Tuchel has alternative options out wide in Christian Pulisic, 22, Hakim Ziyech, 28, Mason Mount, 22, Timo Werner, 25, and Kai Havertz, 21.
    The German is said to be prioritising bolstering his options in defence, midfield and up front with a star striker eyed.
    Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland, 20, remains a favourite but could cost up to £172m.

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    Further reports in The Times have said Chelsea could include unfavored forward Tammy Abraham, 23, in a deal for Haaland.
    Abraham, like Hudson-Odoi, could be a potential transfer casualty in the summer window having been overlooked by Tuchel.
    He was played just seven times under Tuchel, and failed to feature in either the FA Cup or Champions League final.
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