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      Xavi brutally KOs talk of Neymar return in boost to Man Utd & Chelsea after striker ‘offered himself to old team’

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      XAVI has emphatically shut down any rumours of a Neymar return to Barcelona.The Brazilian winger, 31, had reportedly offered himself to Barca after Lionel Messi’s romantic return to the Nou Camp failed to come to fruition.
      Xavi was not impressed by the prospect of Neymar returning to BarcaCredit: EPA
      Neymar joined PSG for a world record fee in 2017Credit: Getty
      Messi, 35, instead joined MLS side Inter Miami on a contract that will see him earn £43million-a-year which equates to £830,000-a-week.
      But Xavi was quick to shut down any chance of a reunion with Neymar.
      Xavi was asked about the rumours that the Brazilian had offered himself to Barcelona by podcast Jijantes FC and said: “I’m surprised… he’s not in our plan.
      “I really like Ney as a friend, but we have different priorities.”
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      Neymar and Xavi were Barcelona team-mates with the two playing together from 2013 to 2015 before Xavi left for Qatari club Al Sadd.
      Both were key players in a Barca side that won the treble in 2015.
      Neymar left Barcelona for PSG in 2017 for a world record fee of £200m.
      It is not the first time the forward has offered to return to Barca after enduring a mixed spell during his time in Paris.
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      Despite winning 13 trophies at PSG he has never established himself as the star man of the team, and has instead been overshadowed by Kylian Mbappe and Messi.
      Last year, Neymar told Brazil legend Ronaldo on the Fenomenos Podcast that he “tried everything” to return to Barcelona in the summer of 2019.
      Xavi’s comments have shut down any last notion of a return to the Catalan club but the Brazilian has suitors in the form of Manchester United and Chelsea.
      French outlet L’Equipe claim negotiations have taken place between Neymar’s team and United with the forward’s preference being to join the Manchester club.
      And Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has long been a fan of Neymar, reportedly holding a meeting to sign him back in February. More

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      Mateo Kovacic praises ‘top team’ as he drops major transfer exit hint with Chelsea future up in the air

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      MATEO Kovacic has praised a “top team” as he dropped a major transfer exit hint with his Chelsea future up in the air.As new manager Mauricio Pochettino looks to overhaul his midfield this summer, Kovacic has been linked with a move away from the club.
      Mateo Kovacic has praised a “top team” in the latest hint over his Chelsea futureCredit: Getty
      Premier League champions Manchester City are believed to have already “opened talks” with the Croatian as they plan for next season.
      Kovacic, who is currently on international duty, has now fuelled those rumours with his latest comments.
      He told Nacional, via the Evening Standard: “I have one more year with Chelsea, this season was very bad.
      “Everything is going towards the fact that after 5 good years I will change, but in football anything can happen.

      “Right now, I’m focused on Croatia and the Nations League.
      “Manchester City is a top team and deserves to be in the Champions League final.
      “That’s what I have to say. The summer is long, we’ll see what happens.
      “Chelsea is phenomenal for me. I love the city and the fans, they love me, I have wonderful memories of Chelsea. We’ll see what happens.”
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      Manchester United and Bayern Munich have also been linked with moves for Kovacic, who is entering the final year of his current deal.
      The 29-year-old has made 221 appearances for the Blues, having made a loan move from Real Madrid permanent in 2019.
      He also won four major trophies including the Champions League and Club World Cup.
      A potential exit from Stamford Bridge would fall in line with Pochettino’s reported plans to overhaul his midfield.
      The position is seen as a priority in the transfer market this summer, with “mini-Kaka” Gabri Veiga the latest player linked with Chelsea.
      As for other outgoings, Mason Mount remains in talks with United and N’Golo Kante is edging closer to a move to Saudi Arabia. More

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      Chelsea’s forgotten man urged to swap Premier League clubs to ‘get the management he needs’

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      FORGOTTEN Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has been urged to swap Premier League clubs to “get the management he needs”.The American winger has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and is reportedly free to leave the club this summer.
      Christian Pulisic has been told to join a fellow Premier League club this summerCredit: Reuters
      With just one year left on his contract, Chelsea are prepared to sell Pulisic for £20million, according to ESPN.
      The report adds that Newcastle United, Manchester United, Napoli, AC Milan and Galatasaray are all interested.
      All five clubs have been made aware of Pulisic’s transfer fee and wage demands.
      However, it is Newcastle that have been highlighted as the perfect destination for Pulisic by ex-Premier League keeper Shaka Hislop.
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      Hislop told ESPN: “I think he’d get the management he needs at Newcastle United.
      “Listen, if Newcastle come in for Christian Pulisic, if I have anything to do with advising him, I’m telling him take it.
      “Let’s remember Christian Pulisic has struggled to establish himself in a team that just finished 12th in the league.
      “And given his stop-start and inconsistencies in English football – even dating back to his latter [Borussia] Dortmund days – right now, to get a team finishing in the top-four, top-half of the Premier League, I can’t think of any other.”
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      He also added: “Eddie Howe likes utilising that pace. I would have him. I think he fits how Eddie Howe likes to play.
      “He does not bring the kind of ego and will allow himself to be coached, to learn under Eddie Howe.”
      Pulisic has seen his number of appearances decline across the past three seasons, making just 30 last term and scoring once.
      New manager Mauricio Pochettino is also understood to be happy for the club to sell the 24-year-old as he looks to build his squad for next season.
      Despite Hislop’s advice, Serie A remains the most likely destination for Pulisic, according to the bookies.
      He was also reportedly offered to AC Milan along with Hakim Ziyech last month as part of a bid for winger Rafael Leao.
      Christian Pulisic is available for £20million this summerCredit: AFP More

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      Man Utd poised to complete first transfer deal of summer with French star ‘opting to join Red Devils’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are close to completing their first signing of the summer transfer window, reports in France say. United are in the market for a centre-back having struggled for cover after Lisandro Martinez suffered an injury.
      Axel Disasi is linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
      And according to L’Equipe, they are close to signing Monaco’s Axel Disasi, who was also linked with City and Chelsea.
      The two clubs are set to begin talks for a deal between £34million-£43m, which United are believed to be ready to match.
      Disasi has made 129 appearances for Monaco, playing both centrally and at right-back.
      And the French international could seek a move away after Monaco failed to qualify for European football next season.
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      United captain Harry Maguire also faces an uncertain future, having fallen out of favour with manager Erik ten Hag.
      As revealed by SunSport, the centre-back could even be offered to Chelsea as part of a deal to sign contract rebel Mason Mount.
      United are hopeful of securing Mount but they are some distance away from agreeing a fee with Chelsea wanting around £70m.
      New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino tried to sign Maguire when he was at Hull.
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      But the offer from Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy was not good enough, so the defender signed for Leicester instead.
      Equally, Chelsea do have a number of central defenders, and Kalidou Koulibaly and Trevoh Chalobah would have to be offloaded first.
      United, meanwhile, are desperate to sign Mount and look set to beat Liverpool in the race for the midfielder, whose contract talks with Chelsea stalled.
      Harry Maguire could be included in a deal for Man Utd to sign Mason MountCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea line up £34m star labelled ‘mini-Kaka’ after missing out on Manuel Ugarte transfer to PSG

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      CHELSEA are set to turn their sights to Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga after missing out on top target Manuel Ugarte.Veiga, 21, has enjoyed a breakout season for Celta and has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Europe.
      Veiga has emerged as one of Europe’s hottest prospects
      According to The Guardian, the midfielder has a £34.4million release clause in his contract.
      The attacking midfielder made 36 appearances in LaLiga this season, scoring 11 times and registering six assists.
      Veiga’s runs from midfield and slick finishing have seen fans dub him the ‘Baby Kaka’.
      The move comes as new coach Mauricio Pochettino seeks to remodel his bloated Chelsea squad.
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      Chelsea’s interest in Veiga comes after the club failed in an ambitious move for Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
      The Blues withdrew from the race after PSG offered the player a superior financial package.
      The West London club denied a report in L’Equipe that they were prepared to buy a stake in Sporting in order to secure the deal.
      Veiga’s potential incoming comes amid reports that a number of Chelsea players will be moved on this summer.
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      Kai Havertz is reportedly ‘on the verge’ of a transfer to Real Madrid after the club identified him as a top target to replace Karim Benzema.
      Benzema joined Saudi side Al-Ittihad and is set to earn £342m over the course of his contract.
      N’Golo Kante is close to following the Ballon D’Or winner to the club with Al-Ittihad set to offer the midfielder an £86m a year contract according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Matteo Kovacic could be the next name out of the Chelsea exit door after Manchester City opened talks with the midfielder ahead of a summer transfer.
      And academy product Mason Mount looks set to join Manchester United this summer after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Red Devils last week.
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      AC Milan chaos as ‘FOUR stars eye exit after Maldini departure’ including top Chelsea transfer target

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      FOUR AC Milan stars including Chelsea target Mike Maignan could chase a move amid turmoil off the pitch.Some senior players are reportedly unhappy at directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara being sacked.
      Mike Maignan is said to be on a list of keepers eyed by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The Blues are also thought to be interested in Milan frontman Rafael LeaoCredit: Rex
      Keeper Maignan and his France team-mate, left-back Theo Hernandez, are said to be pondering their future.
      Portugal striker Rafael Leao – despite just signing a new long-term contract – and Italy anchorman Sandro Tonali have also been mentioned.
      But it’s Maignan’s situation that might excite Chelsea.
      New Blues’ boss Mauricio Pochettino is understood to want a new No1.
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      Inter Milan’s Andre Onana followed by Brentford star David Raya are regarded as further up the list than Maignan.
      But the 27-year-old, who has won seven French caps, could be an easier player to land.
      The saga at Milan comes just as legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic retires.
      The Swedish hitman, 41, won Serie A three times with Inter and twice apiece with Juventus and Milan, also picking up silverware with Ajax, Barcelona, PSG and Manchester United.
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      La Repubblica name Maignan and Hernandez as possible departures to follow.
      And Italian journalist Daniele Longo suggests Tonali could be another.
      But Leao is perhaps the biggest surprise.
      Last month Chelsea were said to have offered both Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic in their pursuit of the 23-year-old.
      But it’s claimed the Italian giants want close to £130million for the former Lille and Sporting Lisbon hero. More

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      Chelsea star Kante set to ‘ditch the Mini Cooper’ with club ‘confident’ of free transfer after huge offer

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      N’GOLO KANTE has reportedly been offered an eye-watering £86MILLION to join Saudi outfit Al Ittihad.The Chelsea star’s contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire, if it is not extended, he can leave the club on a free transfer.
      N’Golo Kanté is reportedly subject to a mega-money bid from Al-IttihadCredit: Getty
      And fans think he will upgrade his Mini with the cashCredit: iCelebTV
      Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Frenchman has been offered the mega-money deal that will see him also keep hold of his image rights.
      The report also suggests that the midfielder will be given “commercial deals and a creative ‘investment portfolio’”, should he make the switch.
      Romano has also insisted that Al-Ittihad are “confident” a deal will be done.
      And fans think that the finances involved in the deal will see the midfielder finally upgrade on his Mini Cooper.
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      One fan tweeted: “Time to ditch the Mini Cooper. Take the money and set your family for the next generations. You have nothing left to prove in Europe.”
      A second wrote: “Imagine how many mini-coopers mr humble Kante can buy with all that money.”
      The 32-year-old has been driving that Mini since signing with Leicester in 2015 and it only cost him just north of £10,000.
      Former Chelsea team-mate Antonio Rudiger has previously claimed that Kante used to refuse on splashing his cash on a new whip.
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      Rudiger told The Players’ Tribune: “Everything with NG [Kante] is authentic. Even the Mini Cooper — people laugh about it, but there is a real story behind it.
      “It was a dream for NG to make it to the Premier League, coming from where he came from, and the Mini was the first car that he bought when he got to England. So for him, it is not just a car. It has a deep meaning.
      “Of course, the boys always joke with him about it, but I am telling you — this man is so polite that he just tells you what you want to hear.
      “Someone will say, ‘NG, you know what car is really cool? A Mercedes, bro. I can see you whippin’ a black Mercedes’.
      “And NG will just look at them genuinely and say, ‘Yes, OK. We will think about it. Thank you, that’s a good idea’.
      “But he’s just playing with you!!! At the end of the day, you know that you’re going to be seeing that Mini at the training ground for the next 10 years.” More

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      Laura Woods left stunned and devastated live on talkSPORT after latest Arsenal transfer blow

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      LAURA WOODS literally couldn’t face Arsenal’s latest transfer blow.The talkSPORT presenter recoiled in horror live on air when hearing that Chelsea are tipped to usurp her beloved Gunners in the hunt for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      Laura Woods was unhappy to hear of the latest developments in Arsenal’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo
      Shock, paper, shivers – Laura reacts to Chelsea’s interest in Caicedo
      ITV star Laura couldn’t hide her disappointment so she hid her face – covering it with paper.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly prioritising four major signings this summer.
      That’s thought to include two central midfielders, a full-back and central defender.
      West Ham skipper Declan Rice remains his dream recruit.
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      But Bayern Munich are also keen, with the two Manchester giants plus Liverpool likewise mentioned in connection with the England anchorman.
      But after having two January bids for Caicedo rejected in January, the Gunners are said to have agreed terms for the £80million-rated Ecuador.
      So Laura reacted with “Oh, for God’s sake” when the possibility of Chelsea nipping in to sign the 21-year-old came up for discussion.
      Her mood only got worse when talkSPORT chief football correspondent Alex Crook suggested it was “quite likely” the Blues would win the race for Caicedo.
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      Laura shoved up the piece of paper to block out her anguished face.
      It follows Chelsea hijacking Arsenal’s pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk in the last transfer window.
      The Gunners baulked as a bidding war turned crazy.
      And Chelsea signed Shakhtar Donetsk’s Ukraine winger on huge wages for £62m plus £35m potential add-ons.
      Arsenal could also face a double dent to their transfer plans from Barcelona.
      The Spanish champions are closing on Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves and boss Xavi also fancies Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. More