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      Roberto Firmino ‘could be offered shock transfer lifeline by Real Madrid’ after Liverpool exit

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      REAL MADRID are considering a shock move for Roberto Firmino at the end of the season, according to reports. The Brazilian joined Liverpool in 2015 from German side Hoffenheim and has made 359 appearances for the club but will leave in the summer after turning down a new contract.
      Firmino will leave Liverpool in the summer having been at the club since 2015Credit: Reuters
      Interest in Firmino is expected to be high given the attacking options he can offer and that he’s available on a free transfer.
      Spanish publication El Nacional have reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is aware of the situation around Firmino and may look to convince the 31-year-old to move to the Spanish capital.
      Star striker Karim Benzema’s contract is up in the summer although reports suggest an extension has been verbally agreed.
      The report adds that there are not many strikers that Madrid can sign because the club don’t trust them or they are too expensive.
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      El Nacional claim that Perez has ‘learnt a lesson’ after Madrid spent £52million on Luka Jovic who is now at Fiorentina after struggling at the Bernabeu.
      Madrid are also looking to spend big this summer on Borussia Dortmund’s midfield star Jude Bellingham with the Bundesliga outfit set to ask for in excess of £100m for the England international.
      Since joining Liverpool in 2009 Firmino has scored 109 goals winning everything under manager Jurgen Klopp.
      The Brazilian formed part of a lethal front three with now Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah.
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      The additions of Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Coady Gakpo have seen his first team opportunities limited.
      Firmino is still Liverpool’s second highest goalscorer in the Premier League this season with his most recent strike the equaliser in last weekend’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal. More

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      Man Utd transfer boost with Barcelona ‘ready to sell Red Devils target Ansu Fati and keep two ex-Prem stars’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a transfer boost with Barcelona plotting to sell Ansu Fati, according to reports.The wonderkid has been on the radar of several Premier League clubs since breaking through at the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona are open to selling Ansu FatiCredit: AFP
      He has mostly featured as a substitute for Xavi’s side this term but has contributed seven goals and three assists in all competitions.
      However Barcelona’s dire financial situation means they could be forced to sell one or two prized assets this summer.
      And Fati could be sold for a big fee according to Sport.
      The report claims Barca would rather keep ex-Premier League stars Ferran Torres and Rapinha, and sell Fati instead.
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      But it is believed Barcelona would rather sell a player they paid no money for, such as Franck Kessie or Andreas Christensen, both of whom arrived on a free last summer.
      Fati could also be included since he is an academy graduate.
      United could look to pounce this summer with the 20-year-old reportedly offered to several European clubs by his agent Jorge Mendes.
      Fati was even urged to quit Barcelona by his father, who believes he is not getting enough game time to progress his career.
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      Fati is also believed to have attracted interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
      And the pair have reportedly been in contact with the forward’s representatives, along with United. More

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      Real Madrid’s ‘bad cop’ Davide Ancelotti hatches dark arts plan to ‘trap’ Chelsea in Champions League

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      REAL MADRID assistant coach Davide Ancelotti has hatched a plan to help them beat Chelsea in the Champions League.The son and right-hand man of manager Carlo Ancelotti is hoping to use the ‘dark arts’ to give the LaLiga side the advantage over the two legs of the quarter-final tie.
      Davide Ancelotti is hoping to force Chelsea’s player into being banned for the second legCredit: Getty
      Reece James and Enzo Fernandez are two of seven players risking suspensionCredit: Reuters
      Ancelotti is hoping to make the second leg at Stamford Bridge easier by getting Chelsea’s players booked at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Frank Lampard’s squad currently have SEVEN players at risk of suspension heading into the first leg in Spain.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga, Thiago Silva, Enzo Fernández, Conor Gallagher, Reece James, Kalidou Koulibaly and Mykhailo Mudryk will all miss the second leg should they be cautioned on Wednesday evening.
      Therefore the Italian is hoping to get the Madrid stars to ‘tighten’ onto the Blues to trap them into getting booked.
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      Chelsea have collected 20 bookings in the competition so far this season, 14 more than Real Madrid’s total.
      The West London side have committed 111 fouls in the eight games in the current Champions League campaign.

      While Madrid have been a lot more disciplined and have no risk of players being banned for the second leg, unless they are given a red card.
      The clash is Lampard’s second game in charge since returning to the club as interim manager.
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      The former Chelsea midfielder lost his first game 1-0 to Wolves in the Premier League on the weekend.
      However, the Englishman has been backed for success by ex-Chelsea interim manager Guus Hiddink.
      The Dutchman believes that Lampard has a great chance to give the Blues a successful end to a difficult season by winning the Champions League. More

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      Chelsea hold positive transfer talks with Gavi’s agent as they look to take advantage of Barcelona ace’s contract issues

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      CHELSEA have met with the agent of Barcelona star Gavi ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports. Blues director of football Christopher Vivell supposedly met with the 18-year-old’s representatives with initial talks going well.
      Barca midfielder Gavi has been in talks with ChelseaCredit: AFP
      AS report that another meeting is scheduled for the coming weeks with Chelsea keen to push forward with the deal.
      Gavi only recently signed a new contract at the Nou Camp, keeping him at the club until 2026.
      However, the Catalan giants are unable to register him as a first-team player due to financial problems.
      If the issue is not resolved then the midfielder could leave on a free transfer at the end of the season as his contract will be void.
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      Barcelona supposedly remain relaxed about the situation and Gavi does not want to leave the club.
      Yet, the player is reportedly frustrated over the way the matter has been handled.
      Chelsea could offer much more than Barca would be able to and could hand Gavi a huge signing-on fee.
      If the West Londoners were to bring in ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique as manager for next season, this could further sweeten the deal.
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      Barcelona have been effectively placed under a transfer ban by LaLiga until they sort their finances out.
      Ten players could reportedly leave the league leaders as they need to raise £178million.

      The likes of Ansu Fati, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele could all depart.
      Gavi is a wonderkid, who has played 87 times for the club and been capped by Spain on 19 occasions.
      The La Masia product made his debut aged just 17. More

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      Man Utd keeping tabs on Gabri Veiga transfer with 20-year-old midfielder starring at Celta Vigo

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Celta Vigo starlet Gabri Veiga, according to reports.The Red Devils are “keeping tabs” on the 20-year-old having been impressed by his displays in Spain this season.
      Wonderkid Gabri Veiga has impressed for Celta Vigo this termCredit: Getty
      Veiga, 20, has bagged nine goals and laid on four assists in 26 LaLiga appearances from midfield this term.
      According to Football Insider, the Red Devils have scouted Veiga on a number of occasions already.
      And on each visit their scouts have left impressed, delivering “rave reviews”.
      Erik ten Hag’s side are not the only team to be interested in Veiga, however.
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      Manchester City and Arsenal have also been monitoring the Spain youth international’s progress.
      Veiga debuted for Celta as a teenager back in 2020.
      He has made 45 appearances thus far, scoring nine times.
      While he primarily plays in midfield, he has also been deployed as a No10.
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      United are also claimed to be keen on keeping Marcel Sabitzer on a permanent basis.
      The Austrian midfielder joined the Red Devils on loan from Bayern Munich in January following Christian Eriksen’s injury.
      Sabitzer, 29, has made 12 appearances for United since making his temporary switch – including a 20 minute cameo in the Carabao Cup final victory over Newcastle.
      Man United are reportedly keen to sign Marcel Sabitzer permanentlyCredit: Alamy More

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      Villarreal star Alex Baena to press charges with police after alleged car park attack by Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde

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      VILLARREAL star Alex Baena has pressed charges against Real Madrid’s Fede Valverde after he allegedly punched him in the face in the stadium car park on Saturday.The Uruguayan is said to have punched Baena as he was boarding the team coach after Madrid’s 3-2 loss at the Bernabeu.
      Fede Valverde could be charged by police for an alleged attack on a rival playerCredit: Getty
      Alex Baena was allegedly punched by the Madrid ace and has now pressed chargesCredit: Rex
      The Los Blancos midfielder was reportedly enraged by an alleged comment by Baena, 21, about his wife’s pregnancy scare during a Copa del Rey match between the clubs from January.
      Baena has already taken to Twitter to deny the allegations.
      The feud between the pair is said to have spilled into this weekend’s LaLiga meeting with the two clashing during the game.
      Valverde is then reported to have confronted Baena in the car park outside the Bernabeu where the team buses were.
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      Now Villarreal have confirmed that the police are now involved and that could even see Spain’s Anti-Violence Commission to get called in to investigate.
      A statement on Sunday night read: “Villarreal CF player Alex Baena was assaulted last night on his way to the team bus after the match against Real Madrid CF at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. 
      “Faced with this situation, the player has decided to file the corresponding complaint against the aggressor before the National Police.
      “Once again, Villarreal CF rejects any act of violence and firmly believes in the version of its player and will support him throughout this process.”
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      Valverde, 24, will next be in action on Wednesday, when his side face Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final.
      Meanwhile, his wife Mina Bonino has released an emotional statement after her fella was accused of punching Baena over the alleged comment about her pregnancy.
      Mina, 29, wrote: “Do I have to explain why they told me that my pregnancy could not continue?
      “We were silent for almost two months waiting for the result to know whether or not we could continue, having already five months of pregnancy.
      “I have already gone through enough for them to come and question me about my son’s health.
      “Despite everything, from the bottom of my heart, I don’t wish anyone to go through a similar situation.”
      Thankfully Valverde and Mina’s child is believed to be healthy, with Mina updating fans on Instagram last month that she was “six months into it”.
      The couple already have one son together named Benicio, born in February 2020.
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      Valverde’s wife releases emotional statement after Real Madrid star ‘punches rival in face over alleged sick baby joke’

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      FEDERICO VALVERDE’S wife Mina Bonino has released an emotional statement after the Real Madrid star was claimed to have punched Alex Baena over an alleged comment about her pregnancy.Madrid were in action against Baena’s Villarreal at Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
      Fede Valverde is married to 29-year-old journalist Mina BoninoCredit: Instagram / @minabonino
      The couple already have one son together, three-year-old BenicioCredit: Instagram / @minabonino
      Carlo Ancelotti’s side slipped to a 3-2 defeat in the match, with Samuel Chukwueze grabbing a late winner.
      During a Copa del Rey clash between the two sides in January, Baena was alleged to have made a comment about Mina’s pregnancy scare suffered earlier this year.
      According to The Athletic, Valverde confronted Baena in the car park after Saturday’s match, before allegedly punching him.
      Baena, 21, had already taken to social media to condemn Valverde and deny accusations made against him.
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      Mina, 29, has since addressed the alleged incident on Twitter.
      In an emotional post, she wrote: “Do I have to explain why they told me that my pregnancy could not continue?
      “We were silent for almost two months waiting for the result to know whether or not we could continue, having already five months of pregnancy.
      “I have already gone through enough for them to come and question me about my son’s health.
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      Alex Baena was accused of making a comment about Mina’s pregnancy scareCredit: Rex
      “Despite everything, from the bottom of my heart, I don’t wish anyone to go through a similar situation.”
      Reports in Spain claim that Villarreal possess footage of the alleged post-match bust up.
      Thankfully Valverde and Mina’s child is believed to be healthy, with Mina updating fans on Instagram last month that she was “six months into it”.
      The couple already have one son together named Benicio, born in February 2020.
      Valverde, 24, will next be in action on Wednesday, when his side face Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final.
      Mina has responded to alleged comments on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @minabonino
      Valverde will next be in action against Chelsea in mid-weekCredit: Instagram / @minabonino More

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      Jose Mourinho savages Antonio Cassano in brutal response after Italy legend slammed Roma boss for ‘not giving a s***’

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      JOSE MOURINHO has hit back at Antonio Cassano after the former striker claimed he “doesn’t give a s***” about football.The Roma boss has been linked with a shock return to Real Madrid amid rumours of Carlo Ancelotti’s potential departure.
      Jose Mourinho has hit back at Antonio CassanoCredit: Getty
      The former Italy star claimed Mourinho ‘doesn’t give a s***’ about footballCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      He previously spent three years with Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013 and led the club to one LaLiga title, one Copa del Rey and a Spanish Super Cup.
      However, Cassano recently insisted that Real Madrid would not want to bring Mourinho back.
      He said: “If Real Madrid wants a coach, they will not call Mourinho for his new project.
      “Mou doesn’t give a s*** about football. He doesn’t even like to work, he doesn’t know how to communicate or speak, let’s not be fooled by his story.”
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      Mourinho has since hit back at the pundit, claiming that he was “only remembered for his jacket” during his spell with Real Madrid.
      During his press conference, the Roma boss said: “Everyone is free to have their preferences and make their criticism, but when talking about others, like Antonio does, it’s different.
      “Some of us work in football, he just wants to enjoy himself. Cassano played for Roma, for Inter and for Real Madrid. 
      “In Madrid he is only remembered for his jacket. With Roma he won a Supercoppa without playing. At Inter he didn’t even manage the Lombardy Cup in a friendly.”
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      Cassano joined Real Madrid in 2006, but he made just 29 appearances for Los Blancos during his two-year spell.
      Mourinho’s “jacket” jibe was a reference to the outfit he wore to his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      The ‘Special One’ added: “You know what I won with Inter, Real Madrid and Roma. He might have a problem with me, I do not have a problem with him.
      “I will tell Cassano just one thing: careful Antonio, for you are 40 years old and I am 60, at times Marko Livaja types turn up and then it gets tough.” More