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      Chelsea closing in on £45m Sterling transfer, Blues favourite to land De Ligt, Kimpembe latest, Ziyech to AC Milan

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      CHELSEA are closing in on a £45million deal for Man City forward Raheem Sterling, according to reports.Meanwhile, battle for Raphinha is far from over as Barcelona are said to have put in a staggering £60 million bid – matching Chelsea’s offer.
      And Chelsea are in need of some defensive reinforcements with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departing from Stamford Bridge.
      The Blues are reportedly interested in Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt but the Old Lady have demanded for Timo Werner in return.
      But reports suggest that Chelsea are also chasing Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe.

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      Ron his way
      Chelsea are at the front of the queue to offer Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League football.
      Ronaldo sensationally informed United he wants to quit the club this summer.
      The Red Devils are determined to stand firm and refuse to sell but the five-time Ballon d’Or winners insists they should give the green light to any acceptable bids.
      And that could see the star forward join the Blues, who finished third last season – and therefore have a seat at Europe’s top competition.
      Manager Thomas Tuchel is on the hunt for a new striker following Romelu Lukaku’s season-long loan to Inter Milan.
      That leaves Timo Werner and Kai Havertz as the only players who can really play up front this coming season
      Ziyech agrees AC Milan move
      Chelsea ace Hakim Ziyech has agreed to join AC Milan, according to Calciomercato.
      Ziyech is set to move to Milan on a season-long loan deal, which will include an obligation to buy.
      The fee to make the winger’s move permanent will reportedly be set at £21million though the Blues are seeking a further £4m.
      That will mark another notable departure from the West Londoners’ frontline after Romelu Lukaku, who also moved on loan in the Serie A as he returned to Inter Milan
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Kimpembe interest latest
      Chelsea are targeting Paris Saint-Germain star Presnel Kimpembe this summer.
      The Blues were considering a move for PSG’s £34million-rated Kimpembe in the past two transfer windows.
      According to Goal, that “interest from Chelsea still exists” over the centre-back.
      It seems the West Londoners are keen again after seeing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leave the club
      Chelsea favourites for De Ligt
      Chelsea have emerged as the odds on favourites to land Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt.
      De Ligt has been linked with a move away from the Serie A and Sky Bet are pricing a transfer to Stamford Bridge at 8/11.
      The Blues are desperate to sign a defender or two this summer following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
      Naturally, there have been rumours of Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and the Netherlands international linking up again, with Sky Bet pricing the move at 8/1.
      Ten Hag was the Ajax boss when the 22-year-old helped the Dutch side to the semi-finals of the Champions League, and made the defender the club’s youngest ever captain at 18 years old
      Mo Salah reminder
      Liverpool star Mohamed Salah was prepared to return to Chelsea before his new Anfield contract made him the highest-paid player in the club’s history, according to SunSport’s Ken Lawrence.
      The Blues’ new owner Todd Boehly lined up Salah as talks with the Reds stalled over a new three-year deal.
      The forward, through agent Ramy Abbas, had made it clear to Fenway Sports Group that he would consider returning to Stamford Bridge, where he spent two years after joining in 2014.
      The Chelsea threat forced a major rethink before handing the Egypt international a deal which will see him bank at least £62million in total.
      It was a major factor in Kop owners FSG coming up with a deal worth a whopping £400,000 a week
      Chelsea close to Sterling
      Chelsea are closing in on the £45million transfer of Manchester City star Raheem Sterling.
      According to the Daily Mail, a deal is set to be struck in the coming days which will see Sterling make the switch to Stamford Bridge from the Etihad.
      The 27-year-old looks on course to pen a four-year deal in West London.
      The England international has spoken with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel and those conversations have only added to his desire to leave City for Chelsea.
      The forward is among the club’s top targets as they appear likely to miss out on Leeds star Raphinha
      Credit: GETTY IMAGES
      Raphinha edging towards Barca move
      Barcelona are close to agreeing a deal to sign Raphinha, according to journalist Gerard Romero.
      The transfer guru claims Barca and Leeds are set to agree a £60milion fee which will see the Brazilian move to the Nou Camp.
      And the winger is reportedly close to accepting a £115,000 a week deal with the Spanish giants.
      Romero also claims Raphinha turned down an approach from Newcastle.
      Ziyech agrees AC Milan move
      Hakim Ziyech has agreed to join AC Milan, according to Calciomercato.
      The Moroccan is set to move to the Serie A champions on a season-long loan deal which will include an obligation to buy.
      The fee to make the move permanent will reportedly be set at £21million though the Blues are seeking a further £4m.
      Sterling selling house to Alexander-Arnold
      Manchester City star Raheem Sterling is ‘negotiating’ to sell his £4.5million Cheshire home to Liverpool defender and England team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to the Mirror.
      Alexander-Arnold is set to move out of his current south Manchester home, which is on the same road as Reds shot-stopper Alisson and ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.
      And with the right-back ready to purchase Sterling’s house it is possible the City star is preparing to move down south.
      Sterling has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea this summer but the Blues are yet to agree a fee with City for the winger.
      Go for Ronaldo says Laboeuf
      Former Chelsea star Frank Laboeuf has advised Thomas Tuchel to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, not Neymar.
      He told ESPN: “I would pick Ronaldo because they need someone to finish the actions and score and be more clinical.
      “Neymar is not going to happen, I don’t think Tuchel wants him because he had so many issues when he was the coach of PSG.”
      Newcastle enter Broja transfer race
      Newcastle United want Armando Broja and are now confident of winning the race for the Chelsea striker this summer, report The Northern Echo.
      West Ham opened talks with Chelsea over a permanent deal for Broja in June but that hasn’t really progressed.
      So Newcastle are looking to hijack a potential deal with the Blues seeking around £30million for the striker.
      Chelsea set price for Alonso
      Chelsea and Barcelona are ‘close to reaching a transfer agreement’ for defender Marcos Alonso to move to the Nou Camp this summer, according to Sport.
      The two clubs are set for talks next week after Thomas Tuchel gave his approval for the move.
      Chelsea are reportedly seeking £8.5million for the Spaniard despite Alonso playing a prominent role last season.
      Laporta confirms Raphinha transfer interest
      Barcelona president Joan Laporta has opened up on the club’s rumoured interest in Chelsea target Raphinha.
      Laporta also spoke about Ousmane Dembele, another player Chelsea have their eye on, and hinted at the Frenchman playing alongside Raphinha at the Nou Camp.
      As quoted by Mundo Deportivo, he said: “We have talked about Raphinha with Leeds, we know that the player would also like to come to Barça, but there are also other clubs that want him.
      “It would not be dependent on (Ousmane) Dembélé, because the coach sees them as compatible.”
      Top targets
      Will the Blues be able to secure Raheem and Raphinha this summer?
      They’re certainly trying to.
      It’s all up to new owner Tood Boehly.

      Big earners
      Chelsea are looking to do some serious business this summer.
      Raheem Sterling, Raphinha, Mattijs de Ligt and Jules Kounde have all been linked with moves to Stamford Bridge.
      And you can bet your house they’d all make it into this top earners list.

      Standing returns
      Premier League clubs will get the go-ahead to open safe standing areas in their grounds from the start of the new season.
      Ministers are expected to announce the success of a trial at five stadiums – and invite all top-flight teams to introduce their own sections.
      It will mean that fans will be able to stand to watch Prem or Championship matches for the first time in nearly 30 years.
      Standing has been illegal in the two top divisions since all-seater stadiums were introduced in 1994 following the Taylor report into the Hillsborough disaster.
      But following a pilot scheme last season at Chelsea, Spurs, Cardiff City, Man City and Man United, all other top clubs will be give the all clear to follow suit.
      A final report on the government-commissioned trial seen by The Sun on Sunday says the sections delivered a positive impact on spectator safety and improved fans’ matchday experience.
      Credit: EPA
      De Jong de-lighted by top comp
      Chelsea are hovering as Manchester United sweat on Frenkie de Jong agreeing personal terms over a £60million move.
      That’s the claim from the Guardian, who say the Blues have one major advantage as the Barcelona midfielder wants Champions League football.
      The Red Devils negotiated a fee close to £60m as Barca aim to ease their financial problems by cashing in on a major asset.
      But it’s understood Chelsea are now taking a strong interest in De Jong’s talks with Old Trafford chiefs over personal demands.
      Should there be any stumbling blocks in negotiations, the Blues seem ready to pounce.
      Watch this space…
      ‘Feels good’
      Callum Hudson-Odoi couldn’t contain his delight after returning to pre-season training with Chelsea team-mates Ben Chilwell and Ross Barkley.
      Hudson-Odoi was one of a handful of first-team players to report to the Blues’ Cobham training ground to begin preparation for the new season.
      And the England international – who was blighted by injury last season – shared his delight at being back on the training field shortly after the session.
      Alongside a picture of himself dribbling with the ball, Hudson-Odoi tweeted: “Feels Good to be back!”
      Credit: Getty
      Raph cash boost
      Raphinha is reportedly set to receive a massive pay rise if his proposed move to Barcelona goes through.
      The Spanish giants have stolen a march on Premier League duo Arsenal and Chelsea in the race for the Leeds winger.
      And the Brazilian will reportedly receive a lucrative contract worth £5.2million per year should the deal go through.
      That works out to be £100,000 a week, a whopping £40,000 increase on the winger’s current weekly wages.
      Chelsea appeared to move into pole position to sign Raphinha earlier this week after they tabled a bid north of £55million for his services.
      But a late swoop from Barcelona could potentially scupper the west Londoners’ pursuit of the player.
      Blue-turn
      A reminder of another SunSport transfer exclusive this morning…
      Mo Salah was prepared to move to Chelsea before his deal made him the highest-paid player in Liverpool history.
      Blues’ new owner Todd Boehly had lined up Reds’ star Salah, 30, as talks stalled over a new three-year deal.
      It was a major factor in Kop owners FSG coming up with a deal worth almost £400,000 a week.
      Salah, through agent Ramy Abbas, had made it clear to Fenway Sports Group that he would consider returning to Stamford Bridge, where he spent two years from 2014-16.
      Ron his way
      Chelsea are at the front of the queue to offer Cristiano Ronaldo Champions League football.
      The superstar forward sensationally told Manchester United he wants to quit.
      The Red Devils are determined to stand firm and refuse to sell – but the Portuguese star insists they should give the green light to any ‘acceptable’ bids.
      And that could see the five-time Ballon d’Or winner join rivals Chelsea, who finished third last season – and therefore have a seat at Europe’s top table.
      Thomas Tuchel is on the hunt for a new striker following Romelu Lukaku’s season-long loan to Inter Milan.
      That leaves Timo Werner and Kai Havertz as the only players who can really play up front in the squad.
      The West Londoners are keen to make the forward their marquee signing this summer and have been keeping tabs on his situation with United.
      New Blues chief Todd Boehly recently met with Ronaldo’s agent – Jorge Mendes – to discuss a host of topics, including a potential move for the sporting icon.
      Good morning Chelsea fans
      Manchester United star and reported Chelsea target Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave the club if a suitable offer arrives in the summer.
      That is according to The Times, who claim Ronaldo wants out of United because he wants to compete in the Champions League.
      The Red Devils missed out on Europe’s top competition after finishing sixth and will instead play in the Europa League.
      That poses as a major blow for new boss Erik ten Hag, who is looking to turn things around at Old Trafford.
      Meanwhile, Leeds star Raphinha has asked his agent Deco to block any further advances from Chelsea.
      According to Sport, the Brazil international is not keen on moving to Stamford Bridge and is prepared to wait for Barca to come calling.
      The winger has asked Deco to “stop’ negotiations with the Blues in order to ‘prioritise” a move to the Nou Camp.
      Club chiefs have been left flummoxed by the 25-year-old’s stance against joining them as they did not expect him to refuse a move to west London.
      And Chelsea are targeting Paris Saint-Germain star Presnel Kimpembe in the summer transfer window.
      The Blues were considering a move for £34million-rated Kimpembe in the past two transfer windows.
      According to Goal, that “interest from Chelsea still exists” over the talented centre-back.
      It seems the West Londoners are keen again after seeing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leave.
      Finally, PSG superstar and Chelsea transfer target Neymar has activated a clause in his contract to extend his stay in Paris until 2027.
      The star forward most recently put pen to paper on a five-year extension in 2021.
      But the Brazil international has now activated his annual extension option, which means his deal will stretch until 2027, according to Sport.
      That means the 30-year-old is set to earn £155m more from PSG with the forward being paid £31m per year.
      The Parisians are said to be looking for a buyer to take the Brazilian off their hands, with president Nasser Al-Khelaifi looking to move away from their high-earner model.
      Neymar has been linked with Chelsea but his £600,000-a-week wages are putting the Blues and other potential suitors off this summer
      In the Leed
      Chelsea have received a major boost in their ongoing transfer war with Barcelona over Leeds star Raphinha.
      According to Diario AS, the Blaugrana may not need the Brazil international after all as Ousmane Dembele “has got closer to renewing” his deal.
      Dembele’s contract runs out today and the Catalan giants are frantically trying to convince him to pen a new one as manager Xavi wants him in his squad this coming season.
      And it seems like there is a significant possibility the forward may remain at the Nou Camp
      Chelsea’ magic Wad
      Chelsea youngster Ethan Wady signed a one-year extension with the club before being offloaded to Woking on loan.
      Wady, 20, has joined the non-league side but first put pen to paper on a new contract with the Blues until 2023.
      This marks the goalkeeper’s fifth loan stint ever since his move to the club’s esteemed academy in 2018.
      Woking manager Darren Sarll sang the 20-year-old’s praises and hinted he could get a fair share of first-team football
      Credit: Getty
      Do no Ron
      Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo should ignore Chelsea’s interest and stay at Old Trafford this summer, claims former striker Louis Saha.
      Saha told BonusCodeBets: “It could go both ways, no one can guarantee anything apart from Cristiano. He’s the only one to answer that.
      “It wouldn’t be the right move for Man United to let him go because he’s such a big asset.
      “I can definitely see him continuing to keep doing what he’s doing best, which is scoring goals and helping his club get back to where it belongs.
      “He can still play a part under [Erik] Ten Hag, not only by scoring goals, but with his stature.
      “I’m sure the new manager will want to implement some new rules and new standards that fit with Ronaldo. Maybe not so much on the pressing side, but his work ethic and his desire to always be accountable.
      “Performance-wise, Ronaldo is up there with the best, he’ll drive the players that need confidence, like [Marcus] Rashford.
      “It’s a new manager, new rules, new atmosphere and I’m very excited”
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      Chelsea ‘try to hijack Frenkie de Jong’s £60m Man Utd transfer and hope to tempt star with Champions League football’

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      CHELSEA are hovering as Manchester United sweat on Frenkie de Jong agreeing personal terms over a £60million move.That’s the claim from the Guardian, who say the Blues have one major advantage as the Barcelona midfielder wants Champions League football.
      Holland hero Frenkie de Jong is in talks with Man Utd but Chelsea are reportedly waiting in the wings, boosted by being in the Champions LeagueCredit: PA
      New Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag hopes to reunite with De Jong, as well as his old Ajax stars Lisandro Martinez, Antony and Jurrien Timber.
      And United make a huge breakthrough last week when they finally persuaded Holland hero De Jong to consider leaving the Nou Camp.
      The Red Devils negotiated a fee close to £60m as Barca aim to ease their financial problems by cashing in on a major asset.
      But it’s understood Chelsea are now taking a strong interest in De Jong’s talks with Old Trafford chiefs over personal demands.
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      And if the United deal hits a stumbling block, it’s claimed the Blues are prepared to pounce.
      So far Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been focusing on other positions.
      Manchester City’s England attacker Raheem Sterling is nearing a £45million switch to Stamford Bridge.
      And Burnley’s Maxwell Cornet is a new option if the Blues miss out on Leeds’ Brazil winger Raphinha.
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      Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt heads the list of potential replacements for Real Madrid new boy Antonio Rudiger.
      But De Jong would top the lot as a statement signing for new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly,
      The Blues’ dream midfield signing, Declan Rice, still appears out of reach this summer.
      But Chelsea and United are expected to launch huge bids for West Ham’s England anchorman next year. More

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      Man Utd insist Cristiano Ronaldo will NOT be sold after superstar’s bombshell transfer plea sparks Chelsea interest

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO has told Manchester United he wants to leave.Old Trafford chiefs are standing firm that the Portuguese star is going nowhere and is not for sale.
      Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      The Portuguese superstar has asked the Red Devils brass to let him leave if a suitable offer comes inCredit: Getty
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner believes his future “no longer” lies at Old TraffordCredit: AP
      But United legend Ronaldo, 37, has asked them to green light any ‘acceptable’ bids.
      And that will put Chelsea on red alert as they hunt a striker to fill the gap left by Romelu Lukaku’s departure to Inter Milan.
      The bombshell comes after a first week of pre-season training, where new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has earned rave reviews.
      Ron, who is yet to return to Carrington, is unhappy at the prospect of playing a first season in almost two decades without Champions League football.
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      And he does not believe United’s squad are capable of mounting a title bid.
      Sources in Portugal insist Ronaldo, who has 12 months left on his deal plus a one-year option, has not demanded a transfer and has no intention of doing so.
      But United are refusing to deny he wants away.
      Ron feels he can play at the highest level until 40 and wants another crack at Champions League glory.

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      He was unhappy at United’s dismal season after his return from Juventus for £13million.
      He has played in Europe’s top club competition every season since he left Sporting Lisbon 19 years ago.
      But a sixth-placed finish with United left him in the Europa League.
      Sporting inquired but his £480,000-a-week wages mean there is little chance of a return.
      That has left Todd Boehly’s Chelsea, Bayern Munich or return to Serie A as the only likely serious destinations.
      United boss Ten Hag will not stand in his players’ way if they want to leave.
      Ironically Ronaldo’s unrest comes at the end of Ten Hag’s first week of pre-season training that sources insist has been a huge success.
      Ronaldo’s desire to leave United will be music to the ears of their league rivals Chelsea.
      The West Londoners are keen to make the forward their marquee signing this summer and have been keeping tabs on his situation with United.
      New Blues chief Boehly recently met with Ronaldo’s agent – Jorge Mendes – to discuss a host of topics, including a potential move for the sporting icon.
      German giants Bayern are also interested in signing the veteran forward, who was a ray of light in an otherwise dismal season for the Red Devils.
      Ronaldo was United’s top goalscorer, finding the back of the net 24 times and providing three assists in 39 appearances.
      New Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has remained tight-lipped on Ronaldo’s future, although he’s been repeatedly urged to get rid of the club legend.
      Ronaldo was United’s top goalscorer last seasonCredit: Getty
      Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher recently said: “I’m convinced [Ten Hag] has got to do it with Ronaldo. I’m convinced.
      “Whether he’s allowed to or not, and I’ve said this consistently through this season, that was not a good signing.
      “Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest players of all time, and I’m seen as the guy that’s criticising Ronaldo.
      “Ronaldo’s a miles better player than I was; I couldn’t even lace his boots, obviously.
      “But I’m not saying that to be disrespectful to him – he’s amazing.
      “Ronaldo has never played in a team this bad. He’s always played for great teams.
      His attitude of trying to be the main man, getting the goals, driving people on; when you’re in a great team, they’re seen as positives.
      “When you’re not playing for a great team, it can be seen as a negative, and I think it has been a negative this season.
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      “Even if he does score goals, that’s not right for Man United – one of the biggest clubs in the world.” More

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      Barcelona tell transfer targets Frenkie de Jong’s Man Utd deal will raise funds for signings amid Raphinha bid

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      BARCELONA have assured transfer targets significant funds will be raised after Frenkie de Jong’s move to Manchester United amid their bid to sign Leeds star Raphinha.Barca have been embroiled in an intense bidding war to land the winger along with Chelsea and Arsenal but are struggling to meet the Whites’ £55million asking price.
      Barcelona told targets funds will be raised after Frenkie de Jong joins Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Barcelona need funds to sign Leeds star Raphinha in the summer transfer windowCredit: Getty
      According to Manchester Evening News, however, the Blaugrana are confident money won’t be an issue after De Jong joins United for a reported £56m fee.
      Reports suggest the Red Devils have reached an agreement with the Catalan giants and hope the midfielder will link up with the rest of the team in time to fly to Bangkok for pre-season.
      The Netherlands international has accepted he will have to leave the Nou Camp this summer and reunite with former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
      Barcelona president Joan Laporta will wait for the deal to go through first before sanctioning moves in the market.
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      But Laporta appears confident that the club’s transfer targets’ financial wishes will be met once De Jong signs with United.
      The Spanish outfit are looking to challenge for high honours this season following a turbulent campaign that saw them struggle at the beginning before manager Xavi took over and turned things around.
      Raphinha is among Barcelona’s top targets to help them return to the top.
      Barca are facing intense competition for the Brazil international as Chelsea had a bid accepted by Leeds.
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      However, the 25-year-old has snubbed the Blues’ advances and has his heart set on a move to the Nou Camp.
      The Blaugrana are also trying to sign Bayern Munich’s wantaway superstar Robert Lewandowski.
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      RICHARLISON will sign for Tottenham and finally play Champions League football, after a £50million fee was agreed with Everton.PSG are willing to sell his Brazil team-mate Neymar this summer, according to reports.
      The Parisian club are said to be after a buyer for the Brazilian because he has a clause in his contract that will see it extended to 2027 on £600,000-a-week wages if they don’t sell him by NEXT Friday.
      Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund have slapped a huge £103m asking price on teen sensation Jude Bellingham.
      Barcelona are reportedly close to signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich for around £43 million this summer.
      The Spanish giants have put him top of their transfer list and are doing everything they can to land their man.
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      Tottenham close in on Lenglet
      Tottenham are reportedly on the verge of clinching a loan deal for Barcelona star Clement Lenglet.
      And Di Marzio claims Lenglet has been chosen by the Spurs boss for a north London summer switch.
      Marseille were thought to be leading the race for Lenglet, who’s been capped 15 times by France.
      But Italian tactician Conte has stormed in late on.
      And Lenglet is now set to ply his trade in the Premier League as Spurs’ new left-sided centre-half.
      Fulham face Manor Solomon loss
      Fulham are facing the prospect of losing out on forward Manor Solomon with French club Nice attempting to hijack the deal.
      The Israel international has been a long term target for boss Marco Silva and is close to joining the Cottagers from Ukrainian side Shakthar Donetsk.
      Silva’s side have all but agreed a deal worth around £7million for the 22-year-old but have not yet fully completed.
      Sources close to the player believe that all aspects are ready to go on the deal and that they are just awaiting the final seal from Fulham.
      As the newly promoted side delay, however, Nice are trying to muscle in.
      The Ligue 1 side, owned by British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, have offered a bigger fee to Shakthar and a larger wage to Solomon than that on offer from West London.
      Solomon, however, would still prefer a switch to the Premier League but is beginning to consider other options should Fulham continue to delay.
      Pickford set for new contract
      Everton are are reportedly in talks with Jordan Pickford over a new long-term deal.
      The Mail claims Pickford is now set to be rewarded with a lucrative fresh contract.
      The England No1, 28, hast two years left to run on his current deal.
      Frank Lampard is a huge fan of Pickford, who cost £30million from Sunderland in 2017.
      And he wants the stopper to commit his golden years at Goodison Park ahead of a summer rebuild.
      Ronaldo to Sporting Lisbon?
      Sporting Lisbon director of football Hugo Viana has refused to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo returning to the club.
      He told Sky Sports on a possible summer move: “Not now, I don’t think that will be possible.
      “But we never know. He can decide where he can go. But you never know the future.
      “I don’t want to talk a lot about that because when we speak about Cristiano it is quite different.
      “I think he has one more year on his contract, so whatever he decides, let’s see.”
      Brentford eye ex-United flop
      Brentford are plotting a swoop for ex-Manchester United flop Vanja Milinkovic-Savic.
      The goalkeeper moved to Old Trafford back in 2014 from Serbian club Vojvodina.
      He then suffered work permit issues that prevented him from making an appearance for the club.
      And that led to his departure from United just a year later having failed to make any impact.
      Now TuttoSport claims that Brentford are lining up a bid to give the now Torino stopper a second shot at the Premier League.
      Chelsea face Raphinha coup
      Chelsea are fighting Barcelona’s 11th-hour attempt to sign Raphinha.
      Blues owner Todd Boehly looked like he had bagged the Brazil winger after agreeing a £55million deal with Leeds.
      But having seen off interest from rivals Arsenal, Boehly now faces the threat of losing out to Barcelona.
      Raphinha’s agent Deco, who played for both Barca and Chelsea, was spotted at the Spanish giants’ offices on Wednesday in a last-ditch attempt to engineer a move.
      Richarlison to Tottenham confirmed
      Richarlison is set to undergo a medical at Tottenham TODAY after agreeing to move from Everton, according to reports.
      Spurs are still haggling with the Toffees over the final details of the deal, although a fee of around £50million and £10m in add-ons has been agreed in principle.
      Richarlison, 25, has settled on personal terms with Tottenham and is eager to make the move.
      According to The Athletic, the Brazilian’s Spurs medical will take place today with a transfer imminent.
      The forward is eager to test himself at the highest level, and will be able to play Champions League football for the first time with Spurs.
      Rangers face transfer battle
      Four Euro clubs are keen to beat Rangers to sign Antonio Colak.
      SunSport understands the PAOK striker is a target for Copenhagen, Panathinaikos, Real Mallorca and his former club Malmo as the race for the £2.5million-rated Croatian international, 28, hots up.
      But it’s understood the Light Blues remain favourites with the frontman clear Ibrox is his favoured destination if a deal can be agreed with the Greeks.
      We revealed Gers had made an improved £2m offer plus bonuses in a bid to prise Colak away from PAOK’s Dutch pre-season camp.
      But that too has been rejected with PAOK chiefs adamant about the deal matching what they paid Rijeka two years ago.
      Chelsea get De Ligt boost
      Chelsea have received a major boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt after Juventus’ CEO hinted that the star wants to leave.
      uventus chief Maurizio Arrivabene has appeared to have bolstered their hopes of landing De Ligt – saying they will be happy to do business as long as their asking price is met.
      He said: “It’s impossible to keep players when they want to leave the club – but all the three parties in the negotiations have to be satisfied.”
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      Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
      The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
      But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
      Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
      However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
      Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.
      Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku is back in Italy ahead of his return to Inter Milan and has proudly posed with a club scarf.
      The 29-year-old will link up with the San Siro outfit for a second time just a year after he re-joined Chelsea in a club-record £97.5million deal.
      But he failed to hit the heights expected of him at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel deeming him surplus to requirements.
      And Inter have been quick to secure his services with the Serie A giants agreeing a £6.9m season-long loan deal with the Blues.
      More on Martinez
      Arsenal’s opening bid of £26m was rejected – as was their second which was £8m higher.
      Their latest offer is a similar downpayment but with more add-ons – so that may not be enough to tempt Ajax to do business.
      They are now likely to wait to see if a firm offer comes in for Lisandro Martinez from United.
      He had previously indicated he was happy to join Arsenal but the prospect of re-uniting with his former boss Ten Hag at Old Trafford may change his mind.
      It would be a blow for Mikel Arteta who has also seen Chelsea move in for another of his key targets, Raphinha, in recent days.
      Spanish giants Barcelona are also in the race for the Brazilian who is rated at around £60m by his current club Leeds.
      Meanwhile United are happy with the way their move for Malacia is progressing – despite a late bid from Lyon to turn his head back towards them.
      He is expected to move to the North West and provide competition for Luke Shaw next season.

      S-mart money
      Man Utd are looking to hijack Arsenal’s bid to land Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
      The Gunners have put in a third offer for the Argentine centre-back – after being told their previous bid of £34million was not enough.
      But United have now registered their interest to the Dutch giants and asked to be kept informed of developments.
      Erik ten Hag was planning to switch his attention to his forward line now deals for Frenkie de Jong and Tyrrell Malacia have been set up.
      However the Red Devils were concerned that the 24-year-old Martinez would be heading for North London unless they made their interest known quickly.
      Martinez has set his heart on a move to the Premier League – although the Dutch giants will demand around £43m to think about letting him leave.

      Everton in talks for Winks
      Everton are likely to sign Harry Winks regardless of where Richarlison‘s future lies, according to Givemesport.
      The Brazilian international is being strongly linked with a move to Tottenham, with a potential swap deal involving Winks under consideration, but Jones is confident the midfielder will end up linking up with ex-teammate Dele Alli, no matter what happens with Richarlison.
      According to Sky Sports’ Michael Bridge, Spurs and Everton are in talks over Winks, although the north Londoners are pushing for a permanent transfer, while the Toffees are seeking a loan deal with an option to buy.
      Winks has already been told to find a new club by Tottenham and has been valued at around £20m.
      Meanwhile, the same outlet state that Spurs are interested in Richarlison and Anthony Gordon, as Conte hopes to provide squad depth ahead of the club’s return to the Champions League next term.

      Koul runnings
      Kalidou Koulibaly has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Chelsea.
      It has been claimed that the Senegal international has been added to Thomas Tuchel’s shortlist in his quest to bolster his backline.
      The Blues boss is desperate for reinforcements in defence after Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departed as free agents.
      Chelsea have been linked with a host of players, with the club reportedly having a £34million offer plus either Timo Werner or Christian Pulisic for Matthijs de Ligt rejected by Juventus.
      They are also understood to be keen on bringing Manchester City’s Nathan Ake back to Stamford Bridge.
      Meanwhile Sevilla star Jules Kounde remains of interest, however they face competition from Barcelona in the race to secure the Frenchman’s services.

      Tuchy subject
      Romelu Lukaku did not enjoy a successful return to Chelsea and part of the reason for his failure was his strained relationship with Thomas Tuchel.
      Lukaku, 29, first got on the wrong side of the German by publicly expressing his desire to return to Inter in a now infamous interview.
      In the same interview Lukaku also criticised Tuchel’s style of play, suggesting it restricted him to too few chances in front of goal.
      But Tuchel also irritated Lukaku with a jibe that poked fun at the striker’s relationship with his former manager Antonio Conte.
      According to Goal’s Nizaar Kinsella, Lukaku was left unhappy with Tuchel’s wind-up.
      Kinsella revealed: “To see him talk so highly of Inter [during the Sky Italia interview] was an insult to Chelsea fans. It broke the relationship with them.
      “And there was another incident behind the scenes that wasn’t televised or anything like that.
      “Someone told me that Lukaku and Tuchel were watching a Tottenham game and Tuchel said, ‘There’s your daddy’, about Antonio Conte.
      “It was just a joke, but apparently, it didn’t go down very well with Lukaku.”

      ICYMI
      PSG star Neymar has been informed by club chiefs he is no longer wanted at Parc des Princes, reports suggest.
      That is according to RMC Sport, who claim PSG are keen to rebuild without the star forward ahead of this coming season.
      The Brazil international has been linked with a summer exodus from Paris this summer with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United showing interest,
      United, Chelsea and Newcastle would be the only realistic transfer options for Neymar if he does leave PSG, whom he joined for a world record £200million in 2017.
      The Premier League trio are the only clubs with the financial might to meet the Parisians and the striker’s financial demands.

      Raph news
      Raphinha’s agent was spotted at the Nou Camp less than 24 hours after Chelsea appeared to move into pole position to sign the Leeds winger.
      The west Londoners dealt a hammer blow to Arsenal’s hopes of signing the Brazilian on Tuesday by tabling a bid north of £55million for his services.
      A deal has yet to be reached and talks with the player’s agent – former Barcelona ace Deco – are set to take place later this week.
      But Barca could be poised to land the winger after Deco was spotted at the Nou Camp with club chiefs Rafa Yuste, Mateu Alemany, Enric Masip and president Joan Laporta.
      Spanish journalist Victor Navvaro captured footage of the group leaving the stadium and shared it on Twitter.

      Spurs ‘set to snag genius’
      Tottenham are set to snap up the set-piece genius who help fire Italy to Euro 2020 glory.
      Veteran coach Gianni Vio, 69, is in talks to join Antonio Conte’s backroom staff ahead of the new season as the Italian looks to improve Spurs’ threat from set pieces.
      The ex-banker-turned-deadball boffin wrote a thesis on set pieces as part of his coaching badges and claims to have more than 4,000 routines up his sleeve.
      Vio helped Roberto Mancini at Euro 2020 last year and has previously worked at AC Milan, Leeds and Brentford.
      Of the big six, only Manchester United scored fewer goals from set pieces than Spurs’ eight last season, meaning it is an area Conte is desperate to improve as they bid to bridge the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.
      Southampton ‘sign Man City starlet’
      Southampton are on the verge of signing Man City starlet Romeo Lavia, according to reports.
      The Saints were locked in battle with Leeds for the 18-year-old’s services.
      But the Saint Mary’s outfit have emerged victorious in the transfer race, The Athletic reported.
      City wanted to keep hold of Lavia and have the option to buy him back, the report adds.
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      Dutch courage
      Everton are leading the race to sign Tottenham star Steven Bergwijn, according to reports.
      Spurs are believed to be open to selling the Netherlands international this summer amid interest from Everton and Ajax.
      Bergwijn, 24, has also admitted that he is seeking a transfer as he looks to play regular football.
      And it seems Everton have the upper hand as they are willing to offer Bergwijn more money than Ajax, report De Telegraaf.
      The Toffees are reportedly ready to match Tottenham’s asking price too, believed to be in the region of £21million.
      But Bergwijn is said to prefer a move to Ajax due to the Dutch champions being able to offer Champions League football.

      Rab race
      Adrien Rabiot wants to leave Juventus to join a Premier League club this summer.
      The Telegraph claim Rabiot wants to leave the Serie A heavyweights to join an English club playing Champions League football.
      And Juventus have agreed to his requests and will look to offload him for between £13-17million this summer.
      Betfair think Chelsea are the frontrunners at odds of 5/2.
      Three other Champions League sides in Liverpool (5/1), Manchester City (8/1) and Tottenham (10/1) are next in the betting markets.
      Italian publication Calciomercato claim Liverpool are hatching a plan to swap Adrien Rabiot and Naby Keita, who are both 27 with 12 months remaining on their current deals.
      There’s a large jump to Europa League duo Manchester United and Arsenal, who are locked together at 20/1.

      Eye of the Hag-er
      Erik Ten Hag is close to making Tyrell Malacia his first signing as Manchester United boss and he has liked the defender for some time.
      United are reportedly set to hijack Lyon’s move for the Feyenoord star in a £14m deal.
      And Ten Hag knows a lot about the left-back from his time as Ajax manager – when he first set eyes on the youngster.
      Footage has emerged from a match between Feyenoord and Ajax when Malacia certainly caught the eye.
      Ten Hag is seen saying in Dutch: “That kid at left-back is amazing.”
      He also tells his assistant Michael Reiziger to take note of Malacia, possibly with a view to signing him in the future.

      Mad for you
      Atletico Madrid are reportedly in talks with Arsenal over a transfer for Hector Bellerin.
      Bellerin, 27, spent the season on loan at Real Betis and a move back to La Liga could be on the cards.
      ElDesmarque report Atletico are “already negotiating” with the Gunners over the full-back, who has told the North London club of his desire to leave.
      Bellerin knows “first-hand” of interest from the Madrid side and it is making him rethink his future.
      He is “seduced” by the option of playing in the capital but Betis remains his preferred option after his successful 2021-22 campaign.
      The Spain international impressed for his boyhood club where he helped the Seville outfit win the Copa del Rey, as well as finishing fifth.

      Luk at that
      Inter Milan fans turned out in force to get a glimpse of the returning Romelu Lukaku.
      Lukaku arrived in Milan for a medical today after Chelsea agreed a £6.9million fee to ship the 29-year-old out on loan.
      And Lukaku grinned broadly as he waved to adoring fans from the window of the Italian Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Milan.
      The Chelsea flop waved and gave a thumbs up to the crowd who had defied a warning from Inter Ultras NOT to welcome Lukaku back to the club.
      Scorned Curva Nord fanatics urged fans not to “run and drool” after Lukaku following his return.
      Instead they claimed he will have to earn their affection back with “humility and sweat”.
      Credit: AP
      Col me maybe
      Southampton are considering a move for Chelsea youngster Levi Colwill as Ralph Hasenhuttl looks to continue his youth revolution.
      The Saints have already snapped up two young players this summer in Gavin Bazunu – a goalkeeper from Manchester City – and 20-year-old defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, who arrived from German club Vfl Bochum.
      And now Hasenhuttl wants to make another raid on Chelsea’s youth ranks.
      The south coast side took three players from Cobham last summer with Tino Livramento and Dynel Simeu joining on permanent deals as well as Armando Broja spending last season on loan.
      Now Colwill is in Southampton’s sights – with Premier League rivals Leicester City also tracking his progress.
      The defender, 19, spent last season on loan with Championship side Huddersfield, who reached the play-off final where they lost to Nottingham Forest.

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      Chelsea plan shock transfer alternative for Raphinha after £60m Brazil star snubs Blues for Barcelona move

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      CHELSEA are lining up a shock alternative to Raphinha after the Brazilian snubbed the Blues for Barcelona. The London club have now reportedly turned their attention to Burnley’s Maxwel Cornet as they hunt for attacking options in the transfer window.
      Speculation continues over the future of Raphinha, who reportedly wants to go to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Talksport report that the Ivorian is searching for a new club after Burnley’s relegation and could be heading out of Turf Moor this summer.
      A clause in his contract means the winger could be available for as little as £17.5m.
      Cornet has impressed at Burnley and registered nine goals and one assist in 26 Premier League matches last season.
      His turn of speed and finishing ability could make him an option for the Blues, who also remain in hot pursuit of Raheem Sterling as they look to strengthen up front.
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      The 25-year-old can also offer versatility in defence, with Cornet spending much of his time at former club Lyon operating as a left-back.
      The shock move for Cornet comes as it appears Chelsea’s attempts to land Raphinha are running out of steam.
      It looked as though new Blues owner Todd Boehly had landed his man after agreeing a £55million deal with Leeds.
      But Barcelona have re-emerged as a threat to their pursuit and the Leeds winger appears to have his heart set on the Nou Camp.
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      But the Catalan giants appear distracted with transfer businesses on multiple fronts.
      They are reportedly close to selling Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United in a £67m deal, while they are also trying to land their top target Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona.  
      Chelsea also have their eyes set on Ousmane Dembele who they are looking to claim for free. More

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      Chelsea closing in on £45m transfer for Raheem Sterling with deal for Man City star ‘to be struck in the coming days’

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      CHELSEA are closing in on the £45million transfer of Manchester City ace Raheem Sterling, according to reports.It is understood the two clubs remain in negotiations and talks have accelerated this week.
      Raheem Sterling looks set to make the switch from Manchester City to ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      Now according to the Daily Mail, a deal is set to be struck in the coming days which will see Sterling make the switch to West London.
      The England international, 27, looks on course to pen a four-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
      He has spoken with Blues chief Thomas Tuchel – and those conversations have only added to Sterling’s desire to leave City for Chelsea.
      The former Liverpool winger has scored 131 goals in 337 appearances since his 2015 move from Anfield.
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      SunSport analysed why Sterling’s good goalscoring record, his creativity for the likes of Kai Havertz and his ability to be fluid in the attacking system would make him the ideal signing for Chelsea.
      The report adds Chelsea are also keen on Nathan Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko from the Etihad.
      The pair would provide reinforcements at the back after some high-profile departures this summer.
      Left-footed Ake was on the books with Chelsea for six years but joined Bournemouth in 2017 after a successful loan.
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      However, it is unlikely Pep Guardiola and his City chiefs would allow a rival club to sign three of their players in the same transfer window.
      New owner Todd Boehly has also not given up on signing Leeds star Raphinha.
      The £60m-rated attacker looked to be joining Arsenal, then Chelsea were in pole position but Barcelona are still interested and would be the Brazilian’s first-choice destination. More

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      Juventus ‘want’ Werner-De Ligt swap deal, Barcelona’s ‘new bid’ for Raphinha, Chelsea ‘target’ Kimpembe – transfer news

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      CHELSEA are in need of some defensive reinforcements with Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen departing from Stamford Bridge.And the Blues are reportedly interested in Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt but the Old Lady have demanded for Timo Werner in return.
      But reports suggest that Chelsea are also chasing Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe.
      Meanwhile, the battle for Raphinha is far from over as Barcelona have put in a staggering £60 million bid according to reports.

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      Chelsea told to forget duo
      Chelsea should drop their transfer interest in both Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele, according to club legend Frank Lebeouf.
      Lebeouf has concerns about the consistency of the pair who have been strongly liked with moves to Stamford Bridge.
      When asked who he prefers out of the two, Lebeouf told ESPN: “Can I say none? Is that possible for me?
      “I’ve expressed myself about Ousmane Dembele and the lack of consistency that he showed playing for Barcelona.
      “It’s impossible to say what will happen with Dembele and [maybe] once he will have a normal full-time season with Barcelona or any other club.
      “On Raphinha, I saw him playing for Rennes, I saw him playing for Leeds with a little bit more consistency.
      “He’s a pure talent, he’s somebody I have doubts about, still the same question marks that I have for Dembele. The consistency of performances.”

      Nou development
      Barcelona are odds-on favourites to sign Leeds winger Raphinha.
      That’s according to bookmakers Sky Bet, who’ve priced the Spanish heavyweights at 1/2 to clinch the Brazilian’s signature.
      Chelsea looked certain to secure his services having agreed a £55m deal plus add-ons with Leeds.
      But he’s now drifted out to 13/8 to arrive at Stamford Bridge before the transfer window closes.
      A stay at Leeds is available at 18/1, with Arsenal and Newcastle offered at 20/1 and 25/1 respectively.
      Manchester United are major outsiders, coming in at 40/1.
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      Why Chelsea missed out on Richarlison
      Chelsea missed out on Tottenham new-boy Richarlison despite making a last-ditch bid.
      Prior to his move to Spurs, the Brazilian was among the Blues’ shortlist of potential Romelu Lukaku replacements.
      When Tottenham accelerated their interest this week, Chelsea made an attempt to gazump them.
      According to the Metro, the West Londoners’ surge in interest prompted Spurs to up their bid.
      The Lilywhites offered Everton £50million plus £10m in add-ons, with Blues owner Todd Boehly unwilling to match.

      Going Ney-where
      Neymar has reportedly activated a clause in his contract to extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain until 2027.
      The Brazilian, 30, most recently put pen to paper on a five-year extension in 2021.
      But he has now activated his annual extension option, which means his deal will stretch until 2027, according to Sport.
      That means Neymar is set to earn £155million more from PSG with the forward being paid £31m a year.
      According to Sky Sports, PSG are looking for a buyer to take Neymar off their hands with club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi looking to move away from their high-earner model.
      His £600k-a-week wages are putting potential suitors off, however.
      Man Utd were joined by Chelsea as contenders for Neymar’s signature with Thomas Tuchel potentially playing a key role in the deal.
      The pair worked together at PSG and under Tuchel’s tenure, Neymar scored 51 goals and assisted 32 in just 67 appearances.
      Blues centre-back Thiago Silva is also keen to reunite with his friend and Brazil team-mate Neymar at Stamford Bridge.
      He said: “He has to go to Chelsea. If it happens, it will be for the best. He needs no comments. And on top of that, he’s a super friend.
      “So far, I don’t know anything, but I hope it comes to fruition.”

      Live in the Pres-ent
      Chelsea target Presnel Kimpembe admitted it was a “key moment” for him in his career.
      He said: “Everyone knows the love I have for PSG, I think it’s mutual.
      “I am coming to a key moment in my career, my next contract will be very important.
      “I’m waiting to meet the new sports management to discuss the club’s future project. I think we will have to discuss things fairly quickly.”

      Prem king
      Man City and Liverpool are favourites to be crowned 2022-23 Premier League champions.
      That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who are predicting another two-horse race with Pep Guardiola’s Citizens available at 8/13 and Liverpool at 12/5.
      Liverpool, who start against promoted Fulham, are next at 12/5 having missed out by a single point last term.
      Tottenham are now considered third-favourites at 14/1 after a flurry of incomings.
      Antonio Conte’s side have signed Richarlison, Yves Bissouma, Ivan Perisic and Fraser Forster to join Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski, who arrived in January.
      They are ahead of London rivals Chelsea (16/1) who have seen Romelu Lukaku, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen leave the club. The futures of Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta are also in doubt, while Barcelona are now favourites to sign Raphinha.
      Manchester United are 25/1 to clinch the title during Erik ten Hag’s debut campaign, ahead of Arsenal (40/1) and Newcastle (100/1).

      Jong time coming
      Chelsea watching transfer developments with Frenkie de Jong.
      Manchester United still favourites to sign the Barcelona midfielder but he has admirers at Chelsea, according to The Guardian.
      Meanwhile, deals for Nathan Ake and Raheem Sterling said to be “progressing” for the Blues.

      Afternoon De Ligt
      Chelsea have emerged as the odds on favourites to sign the Juventus centre back Matthijs de Ligt.
      The Netherlands international has been linked with a move away from Italy and Sky Bet are pricing a move to Stamford Bridge at 8/11.
      Chelsea are desperate to sign a central defender or two this summer following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.
      Erik ten Hag was the Ajax manager when de Ligt helped the Dutch side to the semi-finals of the Champions League, and made the defender the club’s youngest ever captain at 18 years old.
      The Dutch manager has taken over at Manchester United this summer, who also had some difficulties in the centre-back department last season.
      Naturally, there have been rumours of ten Hag and de Ligt linking up again, with Sky Bet pricing the move at 8/1.

      Pep talk
      Pep Guardiola understands when players decide to leave in search of regular game time.
      Manchester City forwards Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus are expected to be sold this summer.
      And they could be followed by defensive duo Nathan Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko, while midfielder Bernardo Silva would like a move to Spain.
      City boss Guardiola said: “The most complicated thing to manage in a team is the players who do not play and to keep them happy.
      “There’s no solution — that’s why good players leave their teams, because they want to play.
      “I cannot retain a player who does not play just because he has a contract.
      “I told my players I want to see them happy. We’ve known each other a long time and if anyone is unhappy, they have to leave.”
      Jesus, 25, is poised to join Arsenal for £45million after fearing his chances would be limited by the arrivals of Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez.
      Sterling, 27, has similar concerns and is wanted by Chelsea, who have also enquired about Ake and Zinchenko.

      Tuch of magic
      Chelsea could deploy a permanent shift in their formation ahead of the upcoming season.
      Significantly, Tuchel played with a back four at both sides – albeit in different shapes.
      With PSG, he opted for an attacking 4-2-4 system thanks to the prowess of stars including Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
      Should Tuchel land his top targets, the wide-forward areas would be perfect for Raheem Sterling and Raphinha.
      Kai Havertz could then operate in a free attacking role while Armanda Broja does all the running up top.
      A lively midfield duo of workhorses N’Golo Kante and Mason Mount would keep the ball ticking over while providing adequate support for the backline.
      And in defence, Reece James and Ben Chilwell would get the opportunity to push high and wide as attacking full-backs.
      Meanwhile, Nathan Ake and Matthijs de Ligt are Tuchel’s top choices in the middle.
      Fast, strong and technical, the Dutch duo would be more than capable of protecting goalie Edouard Mendy while also building up play from the back.
      But should Tuchel feel the Premier League is not suitable for such a free-flowing formation, he could always opt for the 4-3-3 system he used at Dortmund.
      With more or less the same side, one change would see a forward replaced by an extra midfielder.
      Conor Gallagher would be the ideal man to slot in alongside Mount, leaving Kante to push up from a deeper position.

      Chelsea ‘target PSG defender’
      Chelsea are reportedly targeting Paris Saint-Germain defender Presnel Kimpembe.
      The Blues were considering a move for Kimpembe, 26, in both the past two transfer windows.
      And GOAL reports that “interest from Chelsea still exists” over Kimpembe.
      It seems they are keen again after having a pair of centre-backs exit Stamford Bridge.
      Thomas Tuchel has lost Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid and released Andreas Christensen, who is on the verge of joining Barcelona.

      Raphinha tells agent ‘block Chelsea’
      Leeds ace Raphinha has delivered Chelsea a huge blow by telling his agent to block any further contact from the club amid interest from Barcelona, reports claim.
      The Blues were in pole position to land Raphinha after they seemingly stole him from Arsenal’s clutches.
      But the winger has done a u-turn by demanding he representatives shut down Chelsea’s advances as he prefers a move to Barca, according to Sport.
      And he’s prepared to wait patiently until the Catalan giants show their hand, it was added.

      Get the Bill
      Billy Gilmour has been periodically linked with a loan move to his old club Rangers – but former Chelsea star Pat Nevin believes he would be perfect for rivals Celtic.
      Former Blues winger Pat Nevin believes the 21-year-old is almost the finished article as a player but must avoid going on loan to a team battling relegation, like Norwich were during the last campaign.
      It’s well-known that Gilmour’s mum in particular is a huge Gers fan and she cheekily refused to touch the green part of the Norwich scarf when he signed for them last year.
      Speaking to BoyleSports, exclusively for the Scottish Sun, Nevin said: “I know Billy a bit and his family and yeah Rangers would suit his style and so would Celtic.
      “Knowing his family though, the Celtic one is unlikely.
      “He’s different class Billy, he’s a super player. But he needs to be playing for a team who plays good football which is suited to him. I think Celtic and Rangers style would work for him, but because of his family, it wouldn’t be Celtic for him.”

      Fitness first
      Billy Gilmour has been getting ready for his Chelsea pre-season – by training with a Scottish junior outfit.
      The 21-year-old Ayrshireman is back at the family home in Ardrossan for the summer and he’s keeping himself in trim by attending training with Glenafton.
      The West of Scotland Premier League side shared an image on their social channels of Gilmour clad in a Glenafton top with manager Ryan Stevenson, himself a former Chelsea youngster.
      Gilmour, who spent last season at Norwich, has been linked with a loan move to Everton from Chelsea this season.
      He has been spotted at Loch Park in the past cheering on old pals – while his younger brother Harvey has signed his first pro deal with Kilmarnock.
      A spokesperson wrote: “Earlier tonight, we were delighted to welcome Champions League winner, Chelsea player and Scotland internationalist Billy Gilmour to our second session of pre season training.
      “This session was geared towards raising the fitness levels of the players for the upcoming season, and we hope the fitness work will be of great assistance to our players and Billy before he returns shortly to Chelsea to start their pre-season preparations.
      “Billy is a regular at our games whenever he is back in Scotland and everyone at the club would like to wish Billy all the best for the upcoming season with Chelsea.”

      Eagle eyed
      Newcastle are frontrunners in the congested battle to sign Conor Gallagher.
      That’s according to Sky Bet, who’ve installed Eddie Howe’s side at 4/1 to clinch the midfielder’s signature this summer.
      However, there’s no shortage of competition from the Premier League.
      Everton are second in the betting market, while Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and West Ham are also in contention.
      Gallagher has gone from strength to strength at Selhurst Park this season.
      The 22-year-old scored eight goals and provided five assists in 39 appearances in all competitions last season.
      His exploits earned him a first call up to Gareth Southgate’s England squad in November, and has earned four caps since then.
      Gallagher has returned to Stamford Bridge following the expiration of his loan spell at Crystal Palace.
      But regular first-team football looks unlikely given the competition from international trio Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, and Mateo Kovacic.
      Chelsea could therefore decide to cash in, with some reporting that his price tag could be upwards of £60million.

      Cup for it
      The FA has announced that replays will return to the FA Cup up to the fourth round.
      Replays were scrapped from the third round onwards in last season’s competition due to worries over fixture congestion.
      Several matches were postponed around the new year period when the third round was scheduled to take place.
      So to prevent fixture congestion the FA removed replays in both the third and fourth rounds.
      Replays were also scrapped for the 2020-21 campaign to relieve similar fears after the start of the season was delayed due to the pandemic.
      But now replays will be reintroduced to ties including qualifiers and all the way up to the fourth round.

      Luk who is here
      Romelu Lukaku was mobbed by fans as he completed his medical on Wednesday.
      Speaking after his move was confirmed, he said: “My family and I were so happy here thanks to the people, the fans and my team-mates.
      “From the first day I arrived here, everyone helped me settle in. I’m very happy.
      “I kept my home here when I went to England, so that means something. I’m pleased to be back and now I can’t wait to get out there with my team-mates.
      “It’s an amazing feeling. What we achieved here a year ago was fantastic. That goes for the team, the fans and also me personally.
      “Inter have given me so much and I hope to do even better than last time. It’s now time to work hard as a squad and hopefully do even better than before.”
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      Hak off
      AC Milan are reportedly in talks with Chelsea about snapping up Hakim Ziyech on a season-long loan deal.
      The 29-year-old, who still has three years left on his contract, will be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge after being deemed surplus to requirements.
      Despite chipping in with eight goals and six assists in 44 games last campaign, the Morocco international started just 14 times in the Premier League.
      His role in West London would be even more limited next term should the Blues wrap up the £60million signing of Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling.
      And the ex-Ajax star, who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder, is now keen to leave Chelsea in search of regular first team football.
      It was claimed last week Ziyech had handed in a transfer request in his bid to link up with Milan.

      Do no Ron
      Cristiano Ronaldo should ignore transfer interest to stay at Manchester United this summer, claims former striker Louis Saha.
      When speaking to BonusCodeBets, he said: “It could go both ways, no one can guarantee anything apart from Cristiano. He’s the only one to answer that.
      “It wouldn’t be the right move for Man United to let him go because he’s such a big asset.
      “I can definitely see him continuing to keep doing what he’s doing best, which is scoring goals and helping his club get back to where it belongs.
      “He can still play a part under Ten Hag, not only by scoring goals, but with his stature.
      “I’m sure the new manager will want to implement some new rules and new standards that fit with Ronaldo. Maybe not so much on the pressing side, but his work ethic and his desire to always be accountable.
      “Performance-wise, Ronaldo is up there with the best, he’ll drive the players that need confidence, like Rashford.
      “It’s a new manager, new rules, new atmosphere and I’m very excited.”

      Chelsea starlet signs extension
      Chelsea youngster Ethan Wady signed a one-year extension with the club before being offloaded to Woking on loan.
      Wady, 20, has joined the non-league side but first put pen to paper on a new contract with the Blues until 2023.
      This marks the goalkeeper’s fifth loan stint ever since his move to the club’s esteemed academy in 2018.
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      Nantes confirm Sissoko transfer
      Moussa Sissoko has joined Nantes following Watford’s Premier League relegation.
      Sissoko has signed a two-year contract with the Ligue 1 outfit who have paid £1.8million to the Hornets.
      The French club shared a video on their personal website of the midfielder’s journey back to France, which ends with him wearing the team’s official kit.
      Nantes released the following statement: “FC Nantes and Watford Football Club (England, EFL Championship) have reached an agreement for the transfer of Moussa Sissoko (32).
      “The midfielder has signed up for two seasons in favor of the Yellow and Green, thus linking him to the Club des Bords de l’Erdre until 2024.”
      AC Milan hold Ziyech talks
      AC Milan are reportedly in talks with Chelsea as they look to snap up Hakim Ziyech on a season-long loan deal.
      The 29-year-old, who still has three years left on his contract, will be allowed to depart Stamford Bridge after being deemed as surplus to requirements.
      espite chipping in with eight goals and six assists in 44 games last campaign, the Morocco international started just 14 times in the Premier League.
      His role in West London would be even more limited next term should the Blues wrap up the £60million signing of Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling.
      And the ex-Ajax star, who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder, is now keen to leave Chelsea in search of regular first team football.
      Chelsea ‘fail to land Kounde’
      Chelsea representatives’ trip to Sevilla to land Jules Kounde has failed, reports claim.
      The Blues sent three negotiators to the Spanish city to has out a deal for the defender.
      But the trio have returned to London empty handed after failing to meet Sevilla’s demands, according to El Chiringuito journalist Marcos Benito.
      He claims Sevilla wanted 60million euros for Kounde, plus 10m in variables.
      However, the talks concluded as the Blues contingent couldn’t agree on the figure, it was added.
      Raphinha tells agent ‘block Chelsea’
      Leeds ace Raphinha has delivered Chelsea a huge blow by telling his agent to block any further contact from the club amid interest from Barcelona, reports claim.
      The Blues were in pole position to land Raphinha after they seemingly stole him from Arsenal’s clutches.
      But the winger has done a u-turn by demanding he representatives shut down Chelsea’s advances as he prefers a move to Barca, according to Sport.
      And he’s prepared to wait patiently until the Catalan giants show their hand, it was added.
      Why Chelsea flogged Lukaku
      Chelsea were keen to offload Romelu Lukaku to avoid squad disharmony – even if their pockets took a hit.
      Lukaku caused problems at Man United when he tried to force a move away in 2019.
      His actions earned him a two weeks wage fine, and training away from the first team.
      And the Blues didn’t want a repeat scenario ahead of their pre-season trip to the US, according to ESPN.
      Which is why they chose to flog the striker, the report added.
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