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      Jadon Sancho price reduced to £85m as Man Utd and Chelsea prepare to restart transfer negotiations with Dortmund

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND have reportedly reduced Jadon Sancho’s asking price to £85million.Manchester United refused to pay upwards of £100m for the England wideman last summer after making him their No1 transfer target.
      Borussia Dortmund have lowered Jadon Sancho’s asking priceCredit: Getty

      The Red Devils are still keen on the Manchester City youth product but Eurosport reports the new figure is still higher than they are hoping to pay in the upcoming window.
      United had been prepared to pay in the region of £85m last year but they are now set to re-open negotiations to haggle down Dortmund after they came in at a more realistic starting point.
      The report states United are more optimistic they can land their man with the belief that Sancho wants to leave this summer.
      They will face competition from Chelsea who entered the race to sign the Three Lions star.
      German outlet Bild reports Thomas Tuchel is plotting a raid on his former. club.
      And it is claimed Sancho – whose contract expires in 2023 – could even go for as little as £78m.
      Last week Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc revealed there is a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ in place that would allow Sancho to quit the Bundesliga this summer.
      The club exec confirmed there was no such deal in place for highly sought-after Norwegian striker Erling Haaland.
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      Zorc told German portal ARD: “We already had a gentlemen’s agreement with Jadon last year that he can move under certain conditions.
      “However, this agreement doesn’t exist with Erling.”
      Dortmund could be forced to cash in if they miss out on the riches of qualifying for the Champions League.
      BVB are fifth in the Bundesliga one point behind Eintracht Frankfurt who occupy the crucial fourth spot with three games left.
      Sancho has had another impressive campaign in the famous yellow shirt, despite spending a portion of it sidelined by injury.
      He has bagged 12 goals and 18 assists in 34 games for Dortmund so far this season.

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      N’Golo Kante ‘was on verge of Arsenal transfer before ex-Chelsea manager Conte convinced him to join Blues’

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      ANTONIO CONTE reportedly won N’Golo Kante over to sign the midfielder for Chelsea – just as he was about to join Arsenal.The France international has the chance to add to his World Cup, Premier League and FA Cup medals with the Blues’ Champions League run this year.
      Antonio Conte (left) persuaded N’Golo Kante (centre) to join Chelsea in 2016Credit: Reuters
      But it could have been a very different story for both player and club had he chosen a different capital club back in 2016.
      Having helped Leicester to a fairytale title triumph, Kante was a hot property in the transfer market.
      According to the Telegraph, a switch to Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal was in the works when Chelsea came calling.
      The £30million deal was completed after then-Blues boss Conte phoned the midfielder to convince him that he would win a second Prem crown in a row at Stamford Bridge.
      It has previously been claimed that a row over agents’ fees led to the Gunners backing out and signing Granit Xhaka instead.
      While the Swiss midfielder has been unable to threaten the Premier League trophy, Kante went on to lift it that year with Conte’s Chelsea.

      The 30-year-old has tasted success in Europe too when winning the 2019 Europa League.
      And Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg with Real Madrid marks the furthest he has gone in the competition following a couple of last-16 exits in previous years.
      Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel sung the star’s praises ahead of the tie, which is set up for a thrilling finale at 1-1 on aggregate.
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      He said: “[Kante] is the guy who needs to win trophies and that’s why we are so, so happy that he’s here.
      “I’ve been dreaming about this player, fighting for this player at any club I was coaching, so now he’s my player and he’s won every trophy except the Champions League.
      “Hopefully, he will do everything that he can to help us get this trophy.”
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      Chelsea ‘join Man Utd in Jadon Sancho transfer race’ after Dortmund admit £78m star has ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to leave

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Manchester United in the chase for Jadon Sancho.The hunt for the England winger is beginning to hot up since Borussia Dortmund admitted they have a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to sell him this summer.
      Chelsea have now joined the chase for Dortmund’s Jadon SanchoCredit: AFP

      Manchester United have held a long-term interest in the 21-year-old star with Liverpool also keen.
      According to Bild in Germany, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is plotting a raid on his old Bundesliga club to swoop for the attacker, who they claim could be available for £78m.

      It has already been reported that Dortmund may drop their valuation of Sancho to around £85m – having previously demanded £108m.
      Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc confirmed the situation on Saturday after his side’s 5-0 DFB-Pokal win over Holstein Kiel.
      But he confirmed that no such agreement is in place with Erling Haaland, the in-demand striker that Chelsea and United have also been linked with.
      Zorc told German portal ARD: “We already had a gentlemen’s agreement with Jadon last year that he can move under certain conditions.
      “However, this agreement doesn’t exist with Erling.”
      According to Sport1, Borussia are willing to accept a smaller fee ahead of Sancho’s contract expiring in 2023.

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      And if they fail to qualify for the Champions League then the pressure to cash in will increase.
      Sancho has once again enjoyed an impressive year with the Bundesliga giants.
      He has produced 12 goals and 18 assists, two of which came against Kiel.
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      Ex-Chelsea star Morata and wife Alice planning to adopt a child and want two more kids to extend family to seven

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      FORMER Chelsea star Alvaro Morata and his wife Alice Campello want to adopt a child in the near future.That is according to Morata’s spouse, who also stated she would like to extend her family of five to seven.
      Alvaro Morata and Alice Campello would like to extend their familyCredit: Instagram / @alicecampello
      Alvaro Morata and Alice Campello are keen to adoptCredit: Instagram / @alicecampello
      The Juventus star and Alice, who is a model and businesswoman, have three kids Leonardo, 2, Alessando, 2, and Edoardo, 7 months.
      She said during a Q&A on Instagram with her 2.4million followers: “My husband and I want to adopt.
      “We talk about it a lot and I think it will be something that we will do in the future, we would love it. We want two more children.”
      Alice Campello wishes to extend her family to sevenCredit: Instagram / @alicecampello
      Alice Campello opened up about her recent battle with postpartumCredit: Instagram / @alicecampello
      Morata joined Chelsea from Real Madrid following a club-record £70million deal almost four years ago but struggled to stand out at Stamford Bridge.
      The star striker was loaned out in 2019 to Atletico Madrid, who signed him on a permanent basis a year later before loaning him out to former club Juventus.
      The Spain international appears to have regained his old form and is loving life with his wife and three kids.
      Alice added: “Leonardo is very sweet, he spends all day giving me kisses, but he is very busy. Don’t stop for a minute. It is the same as Alvaro.
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      Juventus ace Alvaro Morata is loving life with his wife and three childrenCredit: Instagram / @alvaromorata
      “Alessandro has a unique character, he is very strong. He is very stubborn but very intelligent, he understands everything. He is also sweet but in his own way, when he wants.
      “Edoardo is very calm and good. He laughs all day, he never cries.”
      Alice also opened up about her recent bout with postpartum and sent a message of encouragement to other women who are dealing with the same issue.
      The Italian entrepreneur said that the effect is normal and is important for everyone to find balance.

      Alice added: “Now I am psychologically well but I have had a difficult time.
      “I would like to speak it well another day to help women who are going through the same thing.
      “I want to tell you that it is normal to go through difficult times because it is a very big change. It is a matter of finding the balance.
      “Everything happens. After the first 2 or 3 months everything is great and it returns to normal.”
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      AC Milan freeze contract talks with Chelsea and Man Utd transfer target Donnarumma after Ultras confront him in training

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      AC MILAN have paused contract talks with Gianluigi Donnarumma after a group of ultras confronted the star goalkeeper at the club’s training ground.Donnarumma’s deal with Milan runs out in June and reports suggest that Premier League giants Manchester United as well as Chelsea have been keeping tabs on the 22-year-old.
      AC Milan star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has been linked with a move to Manchester United and ChelseaCredit: PA
      There have also been rumours claiming that the Italy international was holding talks with Juventus over a potential Serie A switch in the summer.
      As a result, tensions rose on Saturday when a group of hard-line supporters went to the club’s Milanello complex to address the situation directly with the Italy star, according to ANSA
      The fans reportedly ordered Donnarumma not to play against Juventus on Sunday in Turin unless he puts pen to paper on a new contract with the Rossoneri.
      After the incident, Milan legend and technical director Paolo Maldini said the club has paused contract renewal talks with the young shot-stopper until the end of the season.
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      Maldini told ANSA: “It’s important to firmly reiterate that no one outside of AC Milan can decide who plays and who renews their contract.
      “Certain choices are up to the coach, regarding the football pitch, and up to the club, regarding contractual matters.”
      Maldini added that Milan’s decision to halt contract doesn’t only apply for Donnarumma.
      Hakan Calhanoglu’s deal also comes up in June and the attacking midfielder has yet to agree to new terms.
      Maldini added: “From this moment every single renewal negotiation is frozen until the end of the season, to allow the team to focus solely on the league.
      “In the meantime, we will continue to protect our players as we have always done.”

      Donnarumma recently put talks with Milan and Juventus on hold as he wants to play in the Champions League next season, according to a recent report by Sky Sport Italia.
      Juve and the Rossoneri are not certain to feature in next season’s competition as they are still battling for a top-four finish in Serie A.
      United, on the other hand, are highly likely to finish second in the Premier League but are currently spoilt for choice in goal with David de Gea and Dean Henderson in the squad.
      Chelsea are fourth in the Premier League and playing in the Champions League semi-finals.
      But Blues manager Thomas Tuchel seems to have full faith in Edouard Mendy between the sticks.
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      West Ham’s Tammy Abraham transfer pursuit will be off if Chelsea demand £45m, admits David Moyes

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      DAVID MOYES admits West Ham’s interest in Tammy Abraham will be blown out of the water if Chelsea demand £45million for the striker.Abraham’s future at Stamford Bridge is in doubt after being overlooked by Thomas Tuchel.
      David Moyes says West Ham’s interest in Tammy Abraham will be blown out of the water if Chelsea demand £45mCredit: Reuters
      Tammy Abraham faces an uncertain future at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But the Blues are understood to want the hefty fee for the 23-year-old England star, a valuation that is way out of Moyes’ price range — even if he delivers Champions League football.
      The West Ham boss said: “It would rule us out. So if that’s the figure and that’s what’s being said, we are out.
      “We don’t have that to buy a striker. No.”
      Abraham was a regular under Frank Lampard until the Chelsea legend was replaced by German Tuchel in January.
      Since then, the England international has made only six appearances, but did miss seven games with an ankle injury.
      With the likes of Timo Werner, 25 and Kai Havertz, 21, preferred centrally, Abraham is at risk of leaving Stamford Bridge.
      West Ham would be joined by Newcastle and Aston Villa for the forward, who is also fighting for a space in England’s Euros squad this summer.
      Moyes has already had talks with West Ham co-owner David Sullivan over a summer transfer budget — with Abraham’s asking price roughly the total amount he will have to spend.
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      Making Jesse Lingard’s loan from Manchester United permanent is a priority, along with a desperately needed striker.
      Moyes added: “From conversations with the owner, I’ve an idea of what sort of cash will be available.
      “Whether it was finishing tenth, fourth or whatever, it didn’t change at all. There is probably a lack of money in the game.”
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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Lucas Vazquez transfer blow as Real Madrid offer him bumper new £84k-a-week contract

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly offered Lucas Vazquez a bumper new deal to ward off interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.The winger, 29, is out of contract at the end of the season and negotiations have been slowed by the club’s financial trouble.
      Lucas Vazquez is reportedly nearing a new Real Madrid contractCredit: Getty
      The coronavirus pandemic and expensive Bernabeu revamp initially led to talk of his existing £60,000-a-week contract being offered again, only with a ten per cent pay cut due to the circumstances.
      However, Spanish outlet AS now report of a fresh proposal worth £84,000-a-week.
      It is said Vazquez wants to stay in Madrid having come through the club’s famed La Fabrica academy to make his debut in 2015.
      Since then, he has become a vital option on the right side of midfield and defence for Zinedine Zidane, playing 34 times this season.
      Interest was reportedly strong from both United and Chelsea as they look to formulate a Premier League title bid next campaign.
      Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Everton were also named in gossip column rumours.
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      I was and will always be a Real Madrid man.Lucas Vazquez
      But all signs now point to Vazquez putting pen to paper on a three-year deal with Real, which also includes the option of a further season.
      He declared in a pre-match press conference last month: “What I concentrate on is the present.
      “I’m really enjoying myself this season because I’m playing and that’s what makes me happy.
      “I was and will always be a Real Madrid man.”

      Los Blancos are also targeting a new deal for captain Sergio Ramos.
      The centre-back is reportedly tussling over his future with the offer of a one-year extension on the table before his deal runs out next month.
      Currently sat second in LaLiga, the Spanish giants face Osasuna on Saturday before travelling to Chelsea for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.
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      Chelsea join Adrien Rabiot transfer race alongside Barcelona with Juventus midfielder available for £17m fee

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      CHELSEA are reportedly battling Barcelona for the signing of Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot in the summer.The 26-year-old has played 41 times this season, but it is understood that boss Andrea Pirlo has deemed him surplus to requirements.
      Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot is being eyed up by Chelsea and BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Rabiot has featured in 29 Serie A games this season – starting on 21 occasions
      And with the France international having two years left to run on his contract in Turin, Juve are willing to cash in on the player.
      According to Calciomercato, the Serie A giants would listen to offers in the region of £17million for Rabiot – who they signed on a free transfer in 2019.
      They claim that both the Blues and the Blaugrana are eyeing up a swoop at the end of the season.
      It has been stated that Barcelona are leading the race to secure Rabiot’s services with his agent and mother Veronique already making contact with the Spanish side.
      Should Rabiot decide to make the move to Stamford Bridge, he would link up with former gaffer Thomas Tuchel who managed him at Paris Saint-Germain.
      Chelsea see him as the perfect partner for N’Golo Kante in the middle of the pitch.
      And Rabiot is known to be a huge admirer of his French compatriot after he lauded the ex-Leicester man during the most recent international break.
      He said: “He never stops running. It’s easy to play alongside him.”
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      Juventus are believed to be keen to offload the ex-Manchester City youth star due to a number of disappointing displays this campaign.
      Manchester United are another club that have been heavily linked with a potential deal to sign Rabiot.
      Reports have suggested that a swap could happen between Juve and the Old Lady for Rabiot and Donny van de Beek.
      Meanwhile there has been speculation that Alex Telles could be heading to Italy with Rabiot coming to England in the opposite direction.
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