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      Barcelona to rival Man Utd and Arsenal for Amadou Onana transfer… but can get nowhere near Everton’s asking price

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      BARCELONA will join the race to sign Amadou Onana – but only if Everton drop their £51m asking price.Like the cash-strapped Toffees, Barcelona have their own financial issues and cannot afford to go beyond £34m as things stand.
      Barcelona have joined the chase for Everton’s Amadou OnanaCredit: Getty
      But the Spanish giants are monitoring the midfielder’s situation closely.
      Everton will hope to generate an auction for Onana this summer.
      Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all among the clubs to have him on their shortlist.
      The 22-year-old Belgian international arrived at Goodison Park from Lille for £33.5m after snubbing West Ham in August 2022.
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      He instantly became a key player under Frank Lampard.
      And he remains an integral part of the Toffees team under Sean Dyche as they fight relegation.

      Onana is under contract at Everton until 2027 after penning a five-year deal upon his arrival.
      Man United boss Erik ten Hag is also still keen to revive interest in Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
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      The Old Trafford club have been linked with a £120m double swoop for De Jong and Nou Camp team-mate Ronald Araujo.
      If Barca received a big fee for one or both players, it would give them a better chance of competing for Onana without risking a breach of FFP rules.
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      Chelsea ready to hijack Man Utd’s bid to finally seal Frenkie de Jong transfer as Blues line up massive bid

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      CHELSEA have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona this summer.De Jong, 26, is finally open to leaving the La Liga giants at the end of the season.
      Chelsea could hijack Man Utd’s pursuit of Frenkie De JongCredit: Getty
      According to journalist Lluis Canut, the Dutchman is underwhelmed with Barcelona’s current state both on and off the pitch.
      And for the first time since arriving at the Nou Camp in 2019 he is “no longer closing the door on leaving” the club.
      Man Utd pushed to sign him in the summer of 2022, shortly after Erik ten Hag took over as manager.
      Following extensive talks, Barcelona accepted a huge bid worth £71.5million, but De Jong rejected the move.
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      United are now set to re-enter the race for the midfielder, but they face competition from Premier League rivals Chelsea.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, the Blues are prepared to table a bid worth up to £85m for De Jong.
      While Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed an interest in signing him.
      The Dutchman joined Barcelona in a £64m transfer from Ajax in 2019 and has since made 205 first team appearances.
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      De Jong has been a key first team player for Barcelona this season
      Barca chiefs allegedly want to tie him down to a new contract until 2029, but they have found it “impossible” to reach an agreement.
      Xavi’s side currently sit third in the La Liga table, eight points adrift of leaders Real Madrid.
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      Enzo Fernandez ‘wants to leave Chelsea and offers himself to Barcelona despite having 8 YEARS left on contract’

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      CHELSEA midfielder Enzo Fernandez is keen on joining Barcelona, according to reports.Fernandez, 23, signed for the Blues in a £107million transfer from Benfica last winter.
      Enzo Fernandez allegedly wants to join BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He completed the switch just one month after winning the World Cup with Argentina and signed an eight-and-a-half year contract upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge.
      However, the midfielder is now understood to be open to a move away.
      And according to Spanish outlet Sport, he wants to join Barcelona.
      The La Liga giants consider Fernandez a top target, but their financial issues will likely prevent a deal from happening.
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      His current contract runs until 2032 so Barcelona would have to table a significant offer for Chelsea to even consider selling.
      Recent reports have claimed that Fernandez is unhappy at Stamford Bridge, largely due to Chelsea’s poor run of form.
      After finishing 12th in the Premier League table last season, the Blues have failed to make much progression.
      They currently sit 11th, behind the likes of Wolves, Newcastle and Brighton.
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      But Fernandez appeared to squash the exit rumours on Wednesday during Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth round replay against Aston Villa.
      After scoring a stunning free kick to put the Blues 3-0 up in the 54th minute, the midfielder held his shirt up to the cameras and pointed to his name.
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      Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino later said: “Today, Enzo showed why he’s here and he showed his quality.
      “But we didn’t have any doubts about him, or about Caicedo or about different players, young players that arrived here with expectation to win titles and to score with every single touch!

      “He is a world champion player. Look, when he signed one year ago, he arrived after nearly two years with no holidays, no rest, with the pressure, still young, different environment, different language, different culture, a team that needs time to build.
      “All of these types of circumstance, you need time. I don’t want to annoy the people. For me, it’s not an excuse. I want to be here because I really believe in the project, I really believe in the player.
      “But please, stop to create expectation that does match to the reality and help the players that are here to try and build something.
      “Of course, if that happens again, we will be there to help. It does not surprise me because Enzo has the quality, not only to score this type of goal, but to perform in the way today he performed.” More

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      Fans stunned after former Premier League star scores worldie on Betis debut as they say ‘shame what Moyes did to him’

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      PABLO FORNALS split both the net and social media – with an outrageous solo goal on his Real Betis debut.Some West Ham fans were shocked by his brilliance – while others blamed their boss David Moyes for not getting the best out of the midfielder.
      Pablo Fornals conjured a wonder goal first time out for Betis in LaLiga

      Fornals left Cadiz keeper Jeremias Ledesmas with little chance
      The six-cap Spaniard weaved in from the right to curve a laser left-footer inside the far corner.
      It rounded off a 2-0 win at struggling Cadiz that put Betis sixth – into one of the two Europa League places.
      The ex-Villarreal star, 27, had ended his five years at West Ham on transfer deadline in a £7million return to his home country.
      Fornals exited the London Stadium after 23 goal and 19 assists in 203 games – but also with question marks over his ability in the Premier League.
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      However, after seeing his confident footwork and curling goal, one fan posted: “Shame what Moyes did to him.”
      Another said: “Good luck to him. Was fantastic for us. It’s our loss tbf.”
      A third wrote: “Who would have thought he could play CM?!”
      And a fourth moaned: “The amount of players that have left West Ham and then scored on their debut at their new club is wild.”
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      Fornals returned to Spain after five years at West HamCredit: Getty
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      But other viewers reckon Fornals’ stylish technique and attacking style is more suited to LaLiga than the English top flight.
      One observer claimed: “Lovely goal, would never get the space to do that in the Prem though, but obviously people will have a meltdown about this.”
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      Another suggested: “Lovely fella but couldn’t hit a cow’s a*** with a banjo for us.”
      And a fellow doubter was seemingly shaking with disbelief as he shared a clip of the goal and added: Yes, Pablo Fornals actually just did that.”
      The ex-Malaga ace struck Betis’ clincher on 46 minutes following a surging run from Brazilian striker Willian Jose, who had fired a brilliant opener. More

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      My dad was a World Cup-winning one-club legend, now I’m making my own way in a different country

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      CRISTIAN TOTTI is making his own way as he looks to live up to the legend of his famous Dad, Francesco.Like his father, Cristian is a forward that came through the ranks at Roma, but their career arcs have already branched apart.
      Francesco Totti with his daughters Isabel, Chanel, ex-wife Ilary and son Cristian as he saluted fans after his final Roma gameCredit: AP
      Francesco and his son Cristian took in a Roma game against Bayer Leverkusen in 2023Credit: Getty
      While Francesco spent his entire career in the Eternal City, Cristian left for pastures new when he turned 18, joining Frosinone’s youth side.
      After making three appearances in Serie A’s youth league, the Primavera, Cristian has made an eye catching loan transfer to Rayo Vallecano.
      Vallecano, the suburban Madrid side overshadowed by the much more famous Real, are renowned for their brand of direct attacking football in LaLiga.
      They were managed by Bournemouth coach Andoni Iraola until the start of this season, and his replacement, Francisco Rodriguez, has the club sat mid-table in the league on a shoestring budget.
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      Even in joining the club, there is an echo of Cristian’s father’s past.
      Francesco Totti wrote in The Observer that a move to Madrid that was mooted in 2005 would have made him the highest paid player in the world by some distance.
      He said that it was the most his loyalties to Roma had ever been tested in his career, but that he ultimately chose to remain loyal to his boyhood club – where he would retire as a one-club man in 2017.
      Totti Snr won one scudetto with Roma in 2001, and memorably won the World Cup with a star-studded Italy team in 2006.
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      Cristian is not the only son of an Italian World Cup legend to be playing in LaLiga right now, with Alessandro Del Piero’s son, Tobias, playing for Getafe.
      According to Italian outlet Il Messaggero, Francesco has been accompanying his son to training every day while he settles in Vallecano.
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      Cristian is expected to play the majority of his football with Vallecano’s youth team, rather than the first-team – having never made a senior appearance in his career.
      Vallecano do have some recognisable Premier League representation in their squad, with former Manchester United winger Bebe being one of the club’s talismen. More

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      Barcelona ‘draw up shortlist of names to replace Xavi’ including Premier League quartet and Liverpool legend

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      BARCELONA have reportedly compiled a shortlist of eight potential managers to replace Xavi Hernandez, with four of the Premier League’s creme de la creme in hiring-range.Xavi announced last month that he would be leaving Barca this summer, which marks the end of his third season.
      Xavi Hernandez announced he would be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season.Credit: Getty
      In a press conference that shocked fans, he said the club needed a ‘change of dynamic,’ and he was taking the decision for ‘the good of the board, and the club.’ 
      The announcement came off the back of a 5-3 loss at home to Villarael who currently sit 14th in LaLiga, a defeat that reflected Barcelona’s struggle to find form this season. 
      Xavi’s contract was due to expire at the end of the season anyway, but his statement shut down any potential of his staying on at the club. 
      All eyes turned to his replacement and Deportivo Mundo claim the following names are in the frame.
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      Mikel Arteta
      Mikel Arteta has recently been criticised for over-celebrating Arsenal’s victory against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The Arsenal boss is a logical proposition seeing as he came through Barcelona’s academy himself and his attacking style of play already suits the Nou Camp club. 
      But Arteta recently shut down rumours of a potential move to Barca as ‘fake news’, not to mention his contract at Arsenal doesn’t officially expire until 2025.
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      Luis Enrique
      Paris Saint-Germain manager has been touted to replace XaviCredit: Rex
      The Paris Saint-Germain manager is an attractive prospect given he coached the club when they won a Treble in 2015 and is aligned with the attacking Barca style of play.
      But he’s in the same boat as Arteta, currently sitting on a contract that does not expire until next year, and Mundo reckons he ‘usually fulfils his commitments.’
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      Roberto De Zerbi
      Roberto De Zerbi has led Brighton to new heightsCredit: Getty
      The Italian has masterminded the meteoric rise of The Seagulls which landed them in sixth place last season and bang slap into the Europa League.
      De Zerbi’s dynamic style suits Barca, but Mundo point out his lack of experience managing players of the very top calibre might stand against him.  
      Xabi Alonso
      Xabi Alonso is top of the betting to replace Jurgen Klopp at LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Alonso is having something of a golden hour as he leads the Bundesliga table with Bayern Leverkusen as well as the betting to replace Klopp at Liverpool, where he used to be a star player.
      He ticks all the boxes in terms of style of play, but might be hindered by his links with other clubs; firstly Liverpool, and also Real Madrid, where he spent five years coaching.
      Hansi Flick
      Hansi Flick was the first manager ever to get fired from the German National teamCredit: Getty
      The ex-German coach has ‘personality and good taste for the game’ , although it did not prevent him from being the first German coach ever to get the sack after the national team lost 4-1 to Japan.
      He does have an impressive record with Bayern Munich under his belt, and president Joan Laporta is reportedly ‘attracted to the German school of technicians.’
      Unai Emery
      Unai Emery is currently sitting fourth in the Premiere League with Aston VillaCredit: Getty
      Emery’s having a brilliant season with Aston Villa, and his hefty coaching experience at Almeria, Valencia, Arsenal and Villarreal will add to his cause too.
      But his disaster at PSG in the Champions League in 2017, when he threw away a 4-0 lead to lose 6-1 to Barcelona, may still hang over him.
      Jurgen Klopp
      Jurgen Klopp shocked the sporting world when he announced he would be leaving LiverpoolCredit: Rex
      Earlier this season Klopp made the bombshell announcement that he would be leaving The Reds come the end of the season, citing burnout as the reason. 
      This makes him a far-fetched option, but Mundo notes that Laporta still admires the intensity of Klopp’s game as well as his character.
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      Sergio Conceicao
      Sergio Conceicao is one of the least likely candidatesCredit: Getty
      The current Porto manager’s contract will expire in June and the Portugese club are assuming he will not be staying on.
      However, his reputation as being an ‘unflexibe’ coach with a ‘volcanic’ personality that he does not hide from the media is a factor that could put Barca off. More

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      Kylian Mbappe ‘hands Real Madrid 3 transfer demands’ as he’s ALREADY dubbed ‘most insufferable player in their history’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has allegedly handed Real Madrid three transfer demands after ALREADY being dubbed the “most insufferable player in their history”.The 25-year-old Mbappe is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and reports have emerged that he has decided to join Real on a sensational free transfer.
      Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe has reportedly issued Real Madrid three transfer demandsCredit: AFP
      The World Cup winner, who has 29 goals so far this campaign, could soon be lining-up in a star-studded attack with Brazilian Vinicius Jr and England star Jude Bellingham.
      But despite technically being a free, Mbappe’s signing will not come cheap for Real with experts claiming he is set to earn MORE than Jude Bellingham’s entire £114m transfer fee with his signing-on bonus.
      Now Cadena SER have claimed that the forward has made three staggering financial demands in order to complete the move.
      The first starts with his eye-watering £42.6m per year salary – which is almost double the likes of what Vinicius and Bellingham earn.
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      Mbappe also allegedly wants a signing on bonus that is worth an incredible £106m.
      This report states that the huge fee would be split between the star and his mother and agent, Fayza Lamari.
      And the third demand he is said to have made is that he retains a significant percentage of his image rights.
      The LaLiga giants usually prefer to retain the full rights of players.
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      However, this update claims that Real would be willing to cede 60 per cent of them in order to finally get their man after a two-year chase.
      While speculation continues over his future, Mbappe is adamant that he is fully committed to PSG – at least for now.
      PSG and Real Madrid set for summer battle for Kylian Mbappe, with Frenchman wanting huge money to join Los Blancos
      However, some Madrid fans are already sick of the striker before he has even signed.
      After Mbappe’s previous Madrid rejections and now the high demands he is allegedly making, Spanish journalist Tomas Roncero said: “Whatever he does, he is already the most insufferable player in Real Madrid’s history. It’s really tedious.
      “The debt that he owes to Real Madrid is almost impossible to pay. He must own up to his error and know that money is not the most important thing.” More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘set to appear in new signature Adidas logo as sportswear giants use iconic celebration’

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is allegedly set to be the subject of Adidas’ new signature logo.The ex-Birmingham City, 20, ace joined Real Madrid in a £115million transfer from Borussia Dortmund in June.
      Jude Bellingham’s iconic celebration is set to be Adidas’ new signature logoCredit: Rex
      Since then he has smashed a number of records in a stunning start to life in Spain.
      Bellingham has 18 goals in 28 games so far for Los Blancos with fans already comparing him to the club’s legendary former star Zinedine Zidane.
      He capped off 2023 by winning the Golden Boy in recognition of his startling performances for Real and Dortmund.
      And now adidas are set to release a signature logo in his name, according to Footy Headlines.
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      Bellingham’s profile has risen significantly with his displays for England and Real and he is fast becoming one of the game’s most marketable players.
      He is already the elite ambassador for the Predator boots silo and even helped create the 30th anniversary edition of the iconic adidas footwear.
      Now he will feature heavily on the next release with his iconic goal celebration due to be the main graphic of a signature logo.
      The German sportswear company is not the only big brand interested in snapping up Bellingham.
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      We reported how he was set to land a multi-million-pound endorsement deal with Louis Vuitton.
      The French fashion giants have previously worked with superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of last year’s World Cup and also ran a campaign ahead of the 2010 tournament fellow greats Pele, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
      New footage shows Jude Bellingham losing it with referee in Real Madrid clash and swearing at him in heated scenes
      Bellingham has a keen interest in fashion and was spotted in a Louis Vuitton suit at the Ballon d’Or awards in Paris last year. More