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      Chelsea target Ajax’s ‘better Paul Pogba’ Ryan Gravenberch but face transfer competition from two Premier League rivals

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      CHELSEA are reportedly targeting Ajax’s Ryan Gravenberch – who has been dubbed a ‘better Paul Pogba’. The Blues did business with the Dutch outfit for Hakim Ziyech last year and want to get another deal over the line.
      Chelsea are interested in a summer transfer for Ajax sensation Ryan GravenberchCredit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel is desperate to bolster his Chelsea squad this summer when he has his first full transfer market since replacing Frank Lampard in January – with the exciting central midfielder seemingly high on his wish list.
      But according to Gazzetta dello Sport, he faces competition from two other Premier League clubs for the teenager.
      It is thought Liverpool are one of those sides also chasing Gravenberch while reports have also linked him with Barcelona, Juventus and Manchester United.
      The Reds look on course to lose midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.
      Ajax value their 18-year-old sensation at around £30million.
      He is under contract until 2023 but it would surely take a mammoth bid to prise another homegrown talent away from Amsterdam.
      Gravenberch joined Ajax’s academy in 2010 and became the club’s youngest Eredivisie player aged 16 years and 130 days.
      He now has eight goals in 50 first-team appearances – as well as three senior Dutch caps.
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      Brian Tevreden, who promoted Gravenberch to the Under-15s aged 12 then made him captain, hailed the young midfielder – and made some bold comparisons, including to the £89million Manchester United man.
      He told Goal: “Physically, I see Frank [Rijkaard] in him from back in the day because he’s tall and very strong.
      “But technically, I would say he’s a better version of Pogba in his best days at Juventus, in terms of his technique and his presence on the pitch.
      “He’s very dominant like Pogba was, and that’s what I see in Ryan.”
      Tevreden also believes Gravenberch’s next step will be to ‘a big club in Europe and he will be a big success’.
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      Arsenal and Chelsea in Hakan Calhanoglu free transfer race as Man Utd target’s contract runs down at AC Milan

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea are in the transfer race for Hakan Calhanoglu, according to reports.The AC Milan midfielder, 27, is out of contract at the end of the season so will become a free agent this summer.
      Hakan Calhanoglu is a free transfer target for both Arsenal and Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And according to Sky Sport Italia, the Premier League pair are battling it out to land the Turkish international with both making offers.
      But they face competition from Serie A giants Juventus.
      The Old Lady are in pole position to secure Calhanoglu and will table a better deal as soon as they are officially allowed.
      AC Milan tried to get Calhanoglu to extend his four-year stay at the San Siro.
      But while they offered a new deal worth £66,000 per week, the former Bayer Leverkusen man wants in excess of £82,500 per week.
      Calhanoglu is yet to decide where he wants to play his football next season.
      Last season, Turkish paper Fanatik quoted the playmaker saying: “God willing, I will be a Chelsea player next season.”
      But he denied the comments and insisted he had not discussed Chelsea talks with the press.
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      Calhanoglu – once a Manchester United target – is in his prime aged 27 and has racked up 163 appearances for Milan.
      This season, the 55-cap international has seven goals and 11 assists in 34 games.
      Transfermarkt value the soon-to-be free agent – who can play in the No10 or wide on the left – at £31.5million.
      Once dubbed as the ‘new Mesut Ozil’, Calhanoglu could fill the playmaker spot under Mikel Arteta at the Emirates vacated by the German.
      Martin Odegaard arrived in January on loan from Real Madrid and the Gunners hope to make a permanent deal in the summer – but Calhanoglu is another option.
      But the Turk would face stronger competition for a place under Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea with the likes of Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz all vying to play behind the central striker.
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      Chelsea free transfer ‘tempting’ Sergio Aguero as Man City striker looks to break Shearer’s Premier League goals record

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      SERGIO AGUERO will consider staying in the Premier League as reports suggest a move to Chelsea is on the cards.At the end of the season, the striker will leave Manchester City when his contract expires after a ten-year stay at the Etihad.
      Sergio Aguero currently sits fourth on the all-time Prem scorers listCredit: Reuters
      Alan Shearer leads the way with 260 goals for Blackburn and NewcastleCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      A vast array of clubs are linked with an offer, including Arsenal and Chelsea in the Prem.
      Despite turning 33 in the coming summer and a disappointing season in terms of fitness and form, Aguero is said to want a move to a top club.
      Stamford Bridge is described as a ‘tempting’ destination by the Evening Standard, along with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain.
      Any club bidding for his services would not have to pay a transfer fee, leading to a sizeable demand in terms of salary – of around £250,000-a-week.
      Chelsea are reportedly in the running for a move at the end of the season, something the player is said to be aware of.
      And Aguero is thought to be highly motivated by the prospect of breaking the Premier League goal record.
      Currently on 181 strikes, he is 79 behind Alan Shearer’s leading tally of 260.
      The Argentine has averaged just over 18 goals per season for City, a ratio which will require around five years to catch the Newcastle legend.
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      Thomas Tuchel talked up Aguero as a ‘world-class player’ when questioned on a move for a forward recently.
      Erling Haaland has also been linked to Chelsea yet the coach opted against confirming his interest.
      He said: “There is big news around [Haaland] and his agent.
      “It seems like they are creating a race for the player and I will fully accept this a player for Borussia Dortmund, a promising player of course.
      “He isn’t our player and is not in our squad. So, we will not comment on anything else regarding Haaland.
      “You can ask about Aguero too but it’s the same answer as Haaland. We have full respect for Manchester City and for Sergio Aguero, who is a big player for them.

      “There are no words needed for me about the achievements of this guy, he is a world-class player.”
      One team who will not be signing Aguero is Manchester United.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed at the weekend that bringing players across the city was not an option, with the player reportedly also not keen.
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      Jerome Boateng available on FREE transfer in summer as Bayern will not renew deal with ‘several English clubs’ keen

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      PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have been alerted to Jerome Boateng’s availability after Bayern Munich decided to let the defender go.Out of contract in the summer, the defender will follow David Alaba in departing as a free agent.
      Jerome Boateng is set to become a free agent at the end of the seasonCredit: AP
      The 32-year-old has made over 350 appearances for Bayern, winning the treble twice, since a 2011 move ended a flop spell at Manchester City.
      But, according to German publication Kicker, Boateng’s exit has been rubber-stamped by Munich bosses.
      And his entourage have already been informed of the decision to move him on.
      A departure from Allianz Arena has been rumoured for some time and the interest of some clubs was piqued when Bayern secured the signing of Dayot Upamecano for next season.
      Bild report on ‘several’ English clubs monitoring his situation with a move to MLS not out of the question.
      The German has previously featured in links to Arsenal and Chelsea.
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      Mikel Arteta is in the midst of a huge squad rebuild at Emirates Stadium while a new centre-back is thought to be on Thomas Tuchel’s long list of targets in the next window.
      Boateng missed Saturday’s 1-0 win over RB Leipzig due to suspension but has otherwise remained a first-choice for the Bundesliga giants.
      Coach Hansi Flick recently defended his player after Bayern advisor Uli Hoeness criticised calls for his return to the German national team.
      The World Cup winner was one of the veteran players discarded by Joachim Low two years ago, a decision called into question after the recent defeat to North Macedonia.
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      Erling Haaland transfer boost for Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City as Dortmund’s Champions League hopes hit by loss

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      ERLING HAALAND’S future at Borussia Dortmund was put further in doubt on Saturday as his side fell further behind in pursuit of a Champions League place.Eintracht Frankfurt struck three minutes from time to hand Dortmund a tenth Bundesliga defeat of the season, going down 2-1 at home.
      Haaland was left frustrated as his side were beaten again on SaturdayCredit: AP
      The result leaves Haaland and co seven points adrift of Frankfurt, who occupy the all-important fourth Champions League qualification place.
      Dortmund’s domestic struggles have arisen despite Haaland’s truly sensational campaign.
      The Norwegian has scored 33 goals in 32 games so far this season, 21 of which have come in the Bundesliga.
      The best route now for Dortmund to get into the Champions League next season may well be to win the competition.
      The German side have progressed through to the last eight but face the ominous task of taking on Pep Guardiola’s ruthless Manchester City side.
      Dortmund have not reached the last four of Europe’s premier competition since they made it to the final in 2013 when they were beaten by Bayern Munich.
      Meanwhile, speculation surrounding Haaland continues to rumble on.
      And those rumours around the 20-year-old’s future took another twist this week as his father Alf-Inge and agent Mino Raiola travelled to Spain to meet both Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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      Haaland could be set to leave Dortmund at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      A number of Premier League clubs are also being linked with Haaland.
      Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool have all been touted as possible destinations for him at the end of the season and it was reported Raiola met with the English sides on Friday.
      But the German club have set their price at £135million, with Haaland’s release clause of £65m not coming into play until next summer.
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      Chelsea line up £85m Torino star Andrea Belotti as transfer alternative to Erling Haaland and Romelu Lukaku

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      CHELSEA are reportedly lining up an £85million swoop for Torino’s Andrea Belotti.The Blues are said to be interested in the 27-year-old striker who has bagged 11 goals and six assists in 25 Serie A appearances this season.
      Andrea Belotti is on Chelsea’s radarCredit: Getty
      Corriere Granato reports Chelsea are one of four interested Premier League sides.
      High flying West Ham, Jose Mourinho’s Spurs and Carlo Ancelotti’s Everton are the other teams mentioned.
      Thomas Tuchel’s side could look to recruit the Torino skipper as a slightly cheaper alternative to Erling Haaland or former forward Romelu Lukaku.
      Borussia Dortmund’s Haaland would cost Stamford Bridge brass around £150m this summer while Inter Milan’s Lukaku is thought to be available for £102m.
      Haaland is understood to have a release clause which can be activated at the end of next season and although it was initially believed to be set at £65m it could be closer to £100m.
      The report states Belotti has an £85m exit clause that only applies to foreign clubs, although he could be available for far less.
      Belotti’s good relationship with the club’s hierarchy means it is unlikely any sides would have to activate the clause.
      Instead reasonable offers are likely to be discussed by all parties.
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      The striker’s contract expires in 2022 and Torino are believed to be preparing to offer him significantly improved terms to ensure he extends his deal for two years with the option of a third.
      He could be in line for an annual pay rise worth around £850,000, made up of basic salary and various bonuses.
      If he agrees to a bumper new contract in Turin, Belotti would be on close to £50,000 a week, but many of the clubs interested in him have greater spending power and would be confident in luring him away with even more attractive numbers.
      However, the player is said to be wary about going from the star man at a smaller club to potentially only a bit-part player at a bigger side.
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      Erling Haaland’s agent set to fly to England TODAY for transfer talks with Chelsea, City and Liverpool – but NOT Man Utd

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      ERLING HAALAND’S agent Mino Raiola is set to fly to England TODAY for transfer talks with Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool but NOT Manchester United.The super agent was spotted flying into Barcelona and Madrid alongside the player’s father Alfe-Inge Haaland on Thursday to hold talks with the El Clasico sides.
      Erling Haaland’s representatives are holding talks with Premier League sidesCredit: Getty
      Super agent Mino Raiola was papped arriving at an airport in Barcelona
      Haaland’s dad Alf-Inge accompanied the super agent on the trip
      And it was reported that a further three interested teams were due to begin negotiations around a potential deal for Borussia Dortmund’s prized asset.
      The Mail reports Raiola and Haaland senior will arrive in England to hold talks with multiple Premier League giants.
      Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are expected to welcome the pair but SunSport understands United will not meet with Haaland’s agent, who also represents Paul Pogba.
      However, the Red Devils are waiting in the wings and keeping tabs on his situation.
      The Norwegian has a £65million release clause in his Dortmund contract but it cannot be activated until the end of next season.
      And after bagging an incredible 33 goals in just 31 games in all competitions this season – many clubs are not prepared to wait for a chance to secure his services.
      The 20-year-old has become arguably the hottest property in world football and Dortmund will demand around £150m for him this summer.
      But the Bundesliga side are reluctant to sell their star man with Dortmund’s sporting director Michael Zorc revealing he has told Raiola they are planning for the long-term future with Haaland in mind.
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      On Thuesday, Zorc told Sky Germany: “I spoke to Raiola yesterday (Wednesday). We made our intention clear.
      “We plan for the long term with Erling. [Rumours] do not have to be dealt with at all. I can see him with us for a long time.”
      Manchester City have been installed by many as Haaland’s most likely destination after dad Alf-Inge played for Citizens from 2000 to 2003.
      But Pep Guardiola dashed hopes of a mega money move – which SunSport revealed could cost a total of £300m – to replace the departing Sergio Aguero.
      In his Friday press conference, the Spanish boss said: “With these prices we will not buy any striker. It’s impossible. We will not afford it. All the clubs struggle. We are not an exception.
      “I don’t know what is going to happen. Today, there is more chance we will not buy a striker next season.”
      Chelsea have been linked with Haaland and Aguero but Thomas Tuchel remained coy when talking about players at other clubs.

      The unbeaten German boss said: “Same answer as for Haaland. We have full respect for Man City.
      “There is no words needed, he’s a world-class player. But we have three competitions in which we are in with City so I won’t speak about their players.”
      United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer worked with compatriot Haaland at Molde but insisted it is up to the youngster to make his own mind up about where he heads next.
      He said: “Even though I worked with Erling it’s not right for me as Manchester United manager to talk about Erling, he will make his own mind up.
      “I’m focusing on the next two months and whatever happens in the world of football there is only so many places anyone can go to and I just, focus on the ones who are here.”
      Haaland only joined Dortmund from RB Salzburg in January 2020 but with 49 goals in as many games he has certainly caught the eye of Europe’s top sides.
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      Romelu Lukaku ‘available for £102m’ as Chelsea, Man City and Barcelona eye transfer for Inter Milan star

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      INTER MILAN value Romelu Lukaku at £102million, with Barcelona considering him as an alternative to Erling Haaland, reports say. Lukaku, who arrived from Manchester United for £73million in 2019, has scored 19 goals in 26 league games this season, as Inter top Serie A.
      Inter Milan value Romelu Lukaku at £102m, reports sayCredit: Getty
      Corriere dello Sport says Romelu Lukaku is valued at £102m
      But behind the scenes, the club are battling financial losses, which could force the them into transfer sales in the summer.
      According to Corriere dello Sport, Lukaku has been handed a £102m price tag, should he be sold.
      Feloow forward Lautaro Martinez, 23, is another with an uncertain future, as Inter look to balance their books.
      Barca, Chelsea, and Manchester City have all been linked with Lukaku and Borussia Dortmund star Haaland.
      But Lukaku, 27, is a far more affordable options, with Haaland, 20, valued at £150m.
      The Norwegian’s release clause in 2022 allows him to leave for only £65m, but it does not guarantee he will stay.
      If Barca – also facing debts of £1BILLION – cannot afford Haaland this summer or miss out, Lukaku is their second choice.
      Current manager Ronald Koeman worked with the Belgian at Everton, and would like to bring him to the Nou Camp, Mundo Deportivo report.
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      City are also on the hunt for a new striker, following the news club legend Sergio Aguero, 32, will leave at the end of the season.
      And Chelsea – where Lukaku was signed to from 2011–2014 – are also rumoured to be looking for another goal scorer.
      But Italian press suggest Lukaku would opt against moving back to the Premier League.
      It comes following speculation Haaland is also favouring Barca or Real Madrid over England’s elite.
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