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      Man Utd and Chelsea on red alert over Paulo Dybala transfer but PSG in pole position for Juventus star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are both interested in signing Juventus superstar Paulo Dybala, according to reports.But Paris Saint-Germain are in pole position to bag the Argentine.
      Paulo Dybala, 37, has scored three Serie A goals this seasonCredit: Getty

      Dybala, 27, will have a just year left on his £125,000-a-week deal come the end of the season.
      And while he is interested in staying in Turin, a renewal isn’t easy for Juve.
      According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus can only afford to keep one of Dybala and Cristiano Ronaldo.
      The Old Lady have struggled financially since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, with Ronaldo’s enormous salary in particular weighing down the club’s coffers.
      Tuttosport report that Paris Saint-Germain are well placed to recruit Juve’s No10, with boss Mauricio Pochettino a long-time admirer of his compatriot’s talent.
      Pochettino, 49, tried to recruit Dybala while manager of Spurs in the summer of 2019, only for the deal to fall through at the last moment.
      But, with PSG’s considerable financial clout behind him this time, he may finally get his man – although fans of Man United or Chelsea may hope that their team can pip PSG to the post.
      Dybala could end up staying, however, if Juventus allow Ronaldo, 36, to leave instead.
      Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of Paulo DybalaCredit: Getty
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      Other reports in Italy have sensationally claimed that CR7 could head back to Old Trafford – with in-form Paul Pogba potentially moving the other way.
      According to Calciomercato, United want to mark their likely Champions League qualification with an ‘important’ signing.
      And Cristiano Ronaldo would certainly fit the bill.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Juventus this summerCredit: AFP
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      Man Utd and Real Madrid on red alert as Camavinga sparks transfer scramble after ‘refusing to sign new Rennes contract’

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      EDUARDO CAMAVINGA will not sign a new contract at Rennes, according to reports.And that is set to put Manchester United and Real Madrid on red alert over a summer transfer.
      Eduardo Camavinga is reportedly refusing to sign a new contract at Rennes – opening the door for a bidding war between Real Madrid and Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      The European heavyweights are long-term admirers of the defensive midfielder.
      So reports from The Athletic that he is not going to put pen to paper on an extension will be music to the ears of the top brass at Bernabeu and Old Trafford.
      The 18-year-old’s current deal at Rennes expires at the end of the 2021-22 season.
      The Ligue 1 side are struggling to secure European football next season – they currently sit seventh – and would likely try and add a release clause into any new contract.
      And that is thought to be putting Camavinga off committing his future to the club and pricing himself out of a dream move.
      That means the France international could be available for a cut-price fee this summer, or even for free in a year’s time.
      He signed with Gareth Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett at the end of last year, possibly in anticipation of a mega move.
      And with plenty of links in England and Spain, there will be no shortage of interest in the Frenchman.
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      He has 75 first-team club appearances under his belt already – including four impressive displays in this season’s Champions League.
      The Angola-born midfielder netted a stunning overhead kick on his international full senior debut for the world champions last October to become the youngest scorer for France in 106 years.
      As well as Real and United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are among the teams tracking him.
      Rumours in recent months have quoted a £45million transfer fee – the kind of money Rennes would surely find impossible to turn down.
      However, the Red Devils want to avoid any long-strung transfer sagas.
      Their pursuit of Jadon Sancho last summer ultimately failed and they do not want a repeat if they go back in for the England winger, his Borussia Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland or Camavinga.
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      World’s most valuable football clubs revealed with £3.5bn Barcelona top, Man Utd up to 4th and Chelsea slipping to 7th

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      BARCELONA are the most valuable football club in the world for the first time – worth a whopping £3.46billion. The Nou Camp giants pipped arch-rivals Real Madrid (£3.45bn) into top spot after five successive second-place finishes.

      Barcelona lost El Clasico on Saturday but were eventually crowned the most valuable club in the worldCredit: Getty
      Both clubs recorded 2020 revenues of £576m and debt values at six per cent.
      European kings Bayern Munich (£3.07bn) move up one place to third from last year’s rankings while there is also a jump for Manchester United.
      The Red Devils, worth £2.77bn in 2020, leap from sixth to fourth and are now worth £3.06bn, according to Forbes’ latest figures.
      In the previous 16 years, Real Madrid and United had dominated the title as the world’s most valuable club with 11 and five years in first place respectively.
      United lead a quintet of English clubs between fourth and eighth in the table – and nine overall in 2021’s top 20.
      Liverpool are worth £2.98bn which sees them sneak above Manchester City (£2.91bn) – who announced £126m losses last week – after wrestling the Premier League title from them last year.
      The Anfield giants were valued £1.59bn in the June 2020 edition, meaning the club’s assets have almost doubled in the past ten months.
      Chelsea, third overall last time, claim the London bragging rights at £2.33bn, £290m ahead of Arsenal and £660m clear of Spurs.
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      The White Hart Lane club are tenth on the list, with Champions League runners-up Paris Saint-Germain breaking up the Premier League ‘Big Six’ in ninth at £1.82bn.
      European heavyweights Juventus (£1.42bn) and Borussia Dortmund (£1.38bn) are the last teams to break the £1bn barrier.
      Atletico Madrid come in next, a fair way back at £728m, to ensure the top 13 clubs on the list remain the same from 2020.
      Everton (£479m) are sandwiched between the two Milan clubs – Inter are worth £541m while San Siro rivals AC sit back on £407m with fellow Italians Roma next at £399m.
      West Ham pip Leicester for the second time in as many days following Sunday’s 3-2 win at the London Stadium – the Hammers weigh in at £370m, £39m ahead of Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes who also ranked in 19th in 2018.
      Ajax (£300m) complete the top 20 as just the fourth team in the list owned by club members, alongside podium-sitters Barca, Real and Bayern.
      Roma have the highest debt value at a massive 56 per cent with Tottenham next on 39 per cent – the Serie A side also had the worst operating income with -£79m while United topped that category at £121m.
      Real Madrid boast the most lucrative shirt sponsorship deal with their five-year, £300m agreement with Emirates worth £50 per season.
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      Manchester United jumped from sixth to fourth to claim the highest English placingCredit: Getty
      West Ham got the better of Leicester by one place – after beating the Foxes 3-2 on SundayCredit: EPA

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      Man Utd’s Jesse Lingard ‘wanted by Real Madrid, PSG and Inter Milan’ after reviving career on loan transfer at West Ham

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      JESSE LINGARD’S remarkable resurgence could earn the midfielder a move to Real Madrid, according to reports.The LaLiga giants are named as one of several clubs keeping an eye on the England international’s stunning form for West Ham.
      Jesse Lingard is catching the eye of Europe’s biggest clubs at West HamCredit: AFP
      Since joining the Hammers on loan in January, he has tallied eight goals and four assists – losing just one of his nine games.
      That has elevated him to the radars of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan, as reported by ESPN.
      Champions League football is said to be Lingard’s desire for next season.
      United surprised many when extending his contract until June 2022 in December.
      But it means the club will hold sway over a potentially lucrative sale this summer, or award the academy product a fresh run in the side.
      A permanent move to West Ham is also an option, but the 28-year-old reportedly has no interest in being used as a makeweight in a deal for skipper Declan Rice.
      The Hammers are hoping to offer Champions League football next season having returned to the top-four and beaten third-placed Leicester in the past week.
      Talks over a transfer are yet to take place with SunSport revealing Arsenal are also among those keen on the England international.
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      Lingard has earned huge praise for his form while Manchester United contemplate their next move.
      Gary Neville believes it is a win-win scenario for the club and former Red, Andy Cole, reckons cashing in is the right move.
      Ex-defender Neville told his Sky Sports podcast: “We know he’s a good player.
      “United have a big decision to make. Do they cash in and get good money for him, and then replenish the squad in an area they want to, and bring in extra quality?
      “Or do they think he’s part of a good 23-man squad? He can’t lose with the decision, [Ole Gunnar] Solskjaer.
      “Lingard’s value has gone up, Jesse is enjoying himself, so he either comes back to United and plays a big part in a title challenge, or he gets a good move, United get the money for him, and they can use that money to spend elsewhere.
      What I give Jesse credit for is he’s turned up without much football at United.Roy Keane
      “I don’t think United or Lingard can lose, it’s a win-win for both parties.”
      While Cole told talkSPORT: “I think if I was Manchester United, I would move him on.
      “And if I was Jesse I would want to go and play games. Definitely.”
      Roy Keane credited Lingard with staying in top condition despite a lack of playing time at Old Trafford.

      The Irishman said on the weekend: “He’s been outstanding.
      “What I give Jesse credit for is he’s turned up without much football at United.
      “He obviously kept himself in good shape which is the sign of a good pro. He maybe took his eye off the ball off the field, but he always had that talent and it’s great to see it.”
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      Man Utd led by Leicester in Boubakary Soumare transfer race as Tottenham also keep tabs on 22-year-old Lille midfielder

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      LEICESTER are reportedly ‘confident’ of beating Manchester United and Tottenham to the signature of Boubakary Soumare.The Frenchman, 22, has been a key part of Lille’s title bid with the Ligue 1 leaders three points clear of Paris Saint-Germain.
      Boubakary Soumare has once again caught the eye of Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Having made a name for himself at Stade Pierre-Mauroy after leaving PSG as a youngster, he has aroused the interest of several teams.
      Newcastle failed with a £35million bid for Soumare in the January of last year.
      And Premier League outfit Leicester are the latest to make their interest known with just over a year left on his contract.
      According to the Star, the Foxes are hunting down a deal worth around £30m.
      Bolstering the side for Champions League football will be a priority for Brendan Rodgers’ side, if they qualify for the competition.
      Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to West Ham left the team on the brink of losing their top-four spot, with similarities to last season’s collapse.

      Soumare, who has over 100 appearances for Lille and 12 for France Under-21s, is also said to be catching the eye of United and Spurs.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be preparing for a busy summer window with a new centre-back and striker hotly tipped to be arriving.
      While Jose Mourinho have been linked with a surprise move for Marouane Fellaini amid their hunt for a midfielder.
      Soumare rejected a move out of Lille in January and boss Christophe Galtier praised how the player has dealt with speculation over his future.
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      The 54-year-old said in February: “At every transfer window, we talk about him.
      “I know that he was in demand this winter, but he was very clear with the president, he wants to continue with us.
      “The competition, the transfer window, the situation has not always been easy for him, but I think he has greater clarity in his mind.”
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      PSG ‘keen on Jadon Sancho transfer if Kylian Mbappe fails to renew contract’ in huge blow to Man Utd

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN will reportedly move to sign Jadon Sancho if star striker Kylian Mbappe fails to pen a new contract.Mbappe’s current deal with the French champions – who he joined in August 2017 – is set to expire next summer.
      Kylian Mbappe’s contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires in the summerCredit: Getty
      Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified Jadon Sancho as a replacement for Kylian MbappeCredit: Rex
      The France international has flirted with a move away from the Parc des Princes and has shown little sign of committing his long-term future to the Parisians.
      And with Mbappe not making his intentions for the future clear, The Athletic claims PSG have identified England international Sancho as a replacement for the World Cup winner.
      PSG’s reported interest in signing Sancho will be a blow to Premier League big boys Manchester United.
      The Red Devils are long-term admirers of the 21-year-old, who they tried to sign last summer, and are said to still be interested in acquiring his services.
      United will be hoping Mbappe pens a new deal with PSG in order to avoid a battle with the Qatari-owned club.
      Talks are ongoing between the Ligue 1 giants and Mbappe’s representatives.
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      And PSG chief Mauricio Pochettino is optimistic the 22-year-old will pen a new deal with the club.
      When asked about the recent speculation surrounding Mbappe’s future, the Argentine said: “It’s something we are used to.
      “When we talk about top clubs and top players like Kylian Mbappe who is at international level, there will always be rumours.
      “The most important thing is that Kylian is quiet.
      Mauricio Pochettino is confident Kylian Mbappe will sign a new deal with PSGCredit: AFP
      “He is quiet and focused on the team and helping them achieve their goals.
      “Kylian is very mature, despite his age.
      “Both club and player are trying to come to an agreement that will see Kylian stay with us for a long time.
      “It’s the desire of the club and we are working on everything.
      Jadon Sancho recently returned to training following a muscle injuryCredit: AFP

      “You cannot control what happens outside. Does it have any effect on the players’ performance or the atmosphere of the team? Zero, no consequences.”
      News of PSG’s supposed interest in signing Sancho comes after the winger’s return to training ahead of Dortmund’s Champions League clash with Manchester City.
      The former City academy star completed sprints and ball drills during an individual session at Dortmund’s Brackel training centre on Sunday.
      Dortmund will welcome Pep Guardiola’s side to the Westfalenstadion on Wednesday night for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo linked with shock PSG transfer in summer if Mbappe quits for Real Madrid amid Juventus struggles

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could join Paris Saint-Germain in a shock transfer if Kylian Mbappe leaves for Real Madrid, according to reports.The Juventus superstar, 36, may leave the Italian giants this summer as the club’s struggles on and off the field mount.
      Cristiano Ronaldo may be a PSG target this summer should Kylian Mbappe leaveCredit: Getty
      Andrea Pirlo’s side look set to surrender their nine-year grasp on the Serie A title with Inter Milan top of the league while they suffered another early exit from the Champions League.
      And the club have been hit hard financially by the coronavirus pandemic with major money-saving cutbacks required as soon as possible.
      That has led to speculation the £540,000-a-week Ronaldo could be sold for as little as £25million – three years after moving to Turin for £99m.
      According to Tuttosport, that could see PSG swoop for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has won trophies in England, Spain and Italy, should Mbappe go.
      Ronaldo would help replace the goals lost – he has 32 in 36 this season while Mbappe has 32 in 38.
      However, Juve sporting director Fabio Paratici is determined to keep his star man and told Sky Italia in March: “It makes me laugh, I never would’ve thought Ronaldo could be put up for discussion.
      “We’re talking about a player who is the current top scorer in Serie A and has won five Ballon d’Or awards.
      “He has already won a lot of titles with us and it’s a privilege to have him in our squad.
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      “We will hold on to him and enjoy him as much as possible. We’re very happy to have him with us.”
      Real Madrid are long-term admirers of the Mbappe but know it would take a mammoth bid – even with the rapid forward out of contract in 2022.
      The French World Cup winner, 22, hit out at the negative press from the French media, sparking reports he wants out of the Parc des Princes.
      The goal machine said: “When you play for a club in your country, when you give everything from your national team. At a certain moment, it tires you out, yes.
      “It is different for the players who play abroad, who only come back to France for the national team.
      The most important thing is to feel good where you are and enjoy yourself every dayKylian Mbappe

      “Me, I am here all the time, so I am spoken about a lot more. But I was aware of this context when signing for PSG.
      “We will see for the future. Of course, critics play a part too. Aside from that, it is not just that. The most important thing is to feel good where you are and enjoy yourself every day.”
      Liverpool also remain interested in Mbappe but Los Blancos are favourites as they look for Karim Benzema’s successor and face stiff competition for Erling Haaland.
      Selling Mbappe may pave the way to fund Lionel Messi instead if their pursuit of Ronaldo fails.
      The Barcelona hero, 33, is out of contract this summer and appears no closer to resolving his Nou Camp future.
      A reunion with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City appears most likely but PSG are the side able to match the Etihad club for cash.
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      Real Madrid to offer Vinicius Jr in swap transfer for Kylian Mbappe as PSG star’s future ‘hangs in the balance’

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      REAL MADRID could offer Vinicius Jr in part-exchange for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.Mbappe’s future ‘hangs in the balance’ in the French capital it’s said.
      Kylian Mbappe is a man in demandCredit: Getty
      Vinicius Jr had a huge game for Real Madrid against Liverpool this weekCredit: EPA
      And should PSG show even a slight inclination to sell, Madrid are favourites to land his signature.
      According to The Telegraph, there is a ’50-50 chance’ of Mbappe staying at PSG.
      But with his contract set to expire in 15 months, and with both parties having made little progress in a year of negotiations, Mbappe could leave this summer.
      Despite being about to enter his deal’s final year, Mbappe would still cost more than £87million.
      But because of the effect of Covid-19 on the market, PSG may be willing to accept a fee structured over a number of years.
      They remain desperate to keep their star man, however, and could even allow him to enter next season without having agreed an extension in the hope he will finally sign.
      Another way that Real Madrid could stump up a high enough bid, however, would be to offer a player in part-exchange.
      And according to El Chiringuito, PSG sporting director Leonardo could be interested in his compatriot Vinicius Jr.
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      Neymar and Mbappe’s contracts both expire in June 2022Credit: Getty

      The Brazilian was in sensational form against Liverpool in the Champions League earlier this week.
      But he would be expendable, should Mbappe be available.
      Ideally, PSG want to tie Mbappe, 22, down to a five-year extension.
      Alternatively, however, the two parties could agree upon a one or two year extension – with a slight pay rise – in order to at least improve PSG’s bargaining position.
      As well as Real Madrid, Liverpool are also admirers of his.
      Should Mbappe not be available, Real Madrid will go all in for Erling Haaland, having met with father Alf-Inge and agent Mino Raiola last week.
      Following PSG’s 3-2 victory over Bayern earlier this week, Leonardo said: “I think we’ll have some news that will make us all happy soon.”
      But it is believed he was referring to a new contract for Neymar, whose current deal also expires in June 2022, rather than Mbappe.
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