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      Chelsea join Man Utd in Saul Niguez transfer chase as Atletico Madrid willing to sell for less than £150m buyout clause

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      CHELSEA are interested in signing Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez, according to reports.Saul, 26, is reportedly eager for a new challenge having spent his whole career at Atletico, and he does not feel as important to Diego Simeone after making just 22 league starts this term.
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      Saul Niguez won La Liga for the second time in his career this season
      The midfielder has a release clause of €150million [£128m] but the Spanish champions are willing to let him go for a lot less, according to journalist Matteo Moretto and Marca.
      Matteo reports Chelsea and PSG’s “attentive” interest in Saul, but believes nothing is advanced at this stage.
      The journalist adds that Bayern Munich are also interested in the Spaniard.
      That development may come as a blow for Manchester United, who have been linked, though Saul will reportedly push for a move to Old Trafford.
      According to Marca, Atletico need to sell players if they are to make signings this summer due to the impact of the pandemic.
      A £40m value has been reported as Atletico’s asking price despite Saul having five years left of the nine-year contract he signed in 2017.
      And Chelsea could stump up part of that fee by selling Tiemoue Bakayoko, who is in a bit of a limbo at present.

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      According to Fabrizio Romano Fiorentina are keen on the midfielder, as Gennaro Gattuso looks to reunite with the player he managed at both AC Milan and Napoli.
      The £40m signing has just a year remaining on his contract so the Blues could look to get rid of him this summer.
      Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori are also being lined up with moves to Serie A, with Milan keen on both.
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      Watch former Man Utd flop Bebe score stunning Cristiano Ronaldo-style free-kick in Spanish 2nd division play-off

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      FORMER Manchester United winger Bebe drew on inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo to give Rayo Vallecano a convincing win over Leganes on Thursday.The Spanish sides met in the first leg of the Segunda Division play-off semi-final, with Rayo Vallecano winning 3-0.
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      One-time Manchester United winger Bebé scores twice in a 25-minute cameo as Rayo Vallecano take a huge step back to La Liga with a 3-0 win over Leganés in playoff semi-final first leg. The second was a very Bebé goal. pic.twitter.com/NCCawie4wB— Colin Millar (@Millar_Colin) June 3, 2021

      Bebe failed to make an impression at Old Trafford, appearing just seven times for Manchester United

      The tie was closely fought until the home side score three goals in the last 20 minutes, with Bebe grabbing two.
      His first was exquisite, with the former Premier League ace taking on a defender before striking the ball left-footed under goalkeeper Asier Riesgo.
      Riesgo may have let the error affect him as he was also partially at fault for Bebe’s second.
      But the free-kick at the end of injury time was also a moment of magic.
      Bebe hit a Ronaldo-esque free-kick from a very difficult angle, but the dip and swerve on the ball was enough to deceive the goalkeeper.
      Fans were left in awe of the Portuguese winger, praising both his free-kick and the silky nutmeg on a defender in the build-up to his first goal.
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      Bebe has now scored six goals this season, and could be key to firing Rayo Vallecano back to La Liga after a two-year absence.
      In the other semi-final, Girona host Almeria on Saturday and hold a three-goal advantage, so will likely meet Rayo Vallecano in the final.
      An on-form Bebe could decide the outcome of that match, and earn a return to the Spanish top-flight for both Rayo Vallecano and the former Red Devil.
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      Barcelona confirm Ronald Koeman will STAY despite horror season after sealing Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia transfers

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      BARCELONA have confirmed that Ronald Koeman will remain as their boss despite his poor debut season in Spain.The former Everton, Southampton and Netherlands manager took charge last summer, signing the likes of Miralem Pjanic and Sergino Dest while also getting Lionel Messi to stay put.
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      Ronald Koeman will remain in charge of Barcelona this summerCredit: Reuters
      However, Barca ended up finishing third in LaLiga, seven points off champions Atletico Madrid.
      They also suffered a humiliating 5-2 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League.
      And despite leading Barca to glory in the Copa del Rey with a 4-0 win over Bilbao in the final, reports claimed Koeman could be heading out of the Nou Camp.
      Club president Joan Laporta said last month he was ‘evaluating’ Koeman’s position.
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      And former player Xavi was once again linked with taking charge.
      However, Laporta has now confirmed Koeman will stay for at least one more year, with his contract expiring next summer.
      Barca have already dipped into the transfer market by poaching striker Sergio Aguero and defender Eric Garcia on free transfers from Manchester City, with midfielder Gini Wijnaldum and winger Memphis Depay set to follow.
      Brazil international Emerson Royal has also completed his move from Real Betis, while Messi is ready to pen a new two-year deal.

      And Koeman will be expected to get better results after being backed once more in the market.
      Laporta said: “After this period of reflection, we will continue with the current contract Koeman has.
      “We are very pleased to see that these talks have borne fruit in a unity of judgement.”
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      Sevilla hope to land Man Utd flop Alexis Sanchez on cut-price transfer amid Inter Milan’s financial struggles

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      ALEXIS SANCHEZ has emerged as a transfer target for Sevilla ahead of a busy summer sell-off for Inter Milan.The Serie A champions are reportedly wanting to cash in on £85million worth of talent and cut their wage bill by as much as 20 per cent.
      Alexis Sanchez is reportedly a target for LaLiga outfit SevillaCredit: Getty
      Antonio Conte quit the club over the decision, which was taken amid a financial crisis for Inter and Chinese owners Suning.
      A number of players have already been identified for a move including Achraf Hakimi, with Paris Saint-Germain hoping to bag a £50m deal.
      High-earner Christian Eriksen and Marcelo Brozovic, out of contract in 12 months’ time, could also be moved on.
      Sanchez, 32, is an option given he was not a regular starter during the Scudetto triumph despite his hefty £117,000-a-week wages.
      Spanish newspaper Sport quotes Italian media reports that suggest Sevilla are chasing the Chilean.
      The deal would require Inter to accept a cut-price bid for Sanchez.
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      Having signed him on a free from Manchester United last year following an initial loan spell, it would not be difficult for the club to make a profit.
      In addition, the winger may have to take a pay cut even though he has two years remaining on his Nerazzurri contract.
      Sevilla could find themselves with more cash to play with later in the window if Jules Kounde is sold.
      The centre-back is being eyed by Chelsea, Manchester United and more for a deal that could reach £60m.
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      Arsenal in talks to hire Lille talent spotter Luis Campos who discovered Kylian Mbappe but face battle with Real Madrid

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      ARSENAL are in talks to hire ex-Lille sporting director Luis Campos, according to reports.The talent spotter, who is also believed to be wanted by Real Madrid, was director of football at Monaco when Kylian Mbappe was discovered.
      Scout Luis Campos is believed to be wanted by Arsenal and Real MadridCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The 56-year-old was Monaco’s director of football when Kylian Mbappe was discoveredCredit: AFP
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      According to journalist Loic Tanzi, Campos will not join Nice following weeks of speculation.
      Both Arsenal and Real Madrid are now believed to be interested in acquiring the 56-year-old’s services, although it is unclear if he will be hired as a director of football or scout.
      After managing nine clubs in his native Portugal, Campos was signed by then Real boss Jose Mourinho as a scout and analyst in 2012.
      As manager of Gil Vicente, Campos famously defeated Mourinho’s Porto to end their 27-game unbeaten run.
      He then left Real after just a year to become Monaco’s director of football and helped build a team that would eventually win Ligue 1 in 2017.
      Under his guidance, the French side signed Radamel Falcao, Fabinho and Bernardo Silva.
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      Campos then moved to Lille in 2017 and helped build this season’s title winning team, leaving his position in December 2020.
      The links between Campos and North London may worry Arsenal’s current technical director Edu.
      The ex-Brazil midfielder, who won two Premier League titles at Highbury between 2001 and 2005, has failed to impress since his appointment in July 2019.
      Real, meanwhile, may want to bring Campos back to the Bernabeu as they look to rebuild their squad for returning manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      It is believed the LaLiga side want to get rid of TEN players this summer and are said to be interested in signing Mbappe – a player Campos knows well.
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      Aguero’s dad accuses Guardiola of FAKING tears over son’s exit and confirms Arsenal and Chelsea made transfer approaches

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      SERGIO Aguero’s dad has accused Pep Guardiola of shedding crocodile tears in an astonishing attack on the Manchester City manager.The footballer’s brother Mauricio del Castillo savaged the Spaniard at the weekend by claiming he ‘never wanted’ the veteran striker in a tweet he later deleted after Aguero played his last game for the Citizens.
      Manchester City decided not to renew Sergio Aguero’s contractCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola cried when discussing the departing player on Sky SportsCredit: PA
      And overnight the star’s dad Leonel took a new pop at Guardiola over his treatment of Aguero after the 33-year-old signed for Barcelona following a record-breaking decade at the Premier League club.
      Leonel, who is his son’s agent, also revealed Chelsea and Arsenal were interested in signing the Argentinian forward before he opted for the Catalan club.
      Pep broke down in tears after Aguero came off the bench to score two goals against Everton in his final Premier League appearance as he hailed the Argentina international as a ‘special person’ and insisted City ‘cannot replace him’.
      Asked on Argentinian radio station Radio La Red if the Man City’s boss’ tears had moved him, Leonel said: “No, I don’t believe him.
      “He was never sincere with my son. He never wanted him in my opinion.
      “He wants to be the protagonist in his clubs rather than the player.”
      Admitting Guardiola had changed football and his training sessions were ‘very good and intense’, he added: “From one day to the next he changes the players, he changes the midfield, you never know if you’re the main choice player or not.
      “As Sergio said, things always depend on the club and the manager of the moment and that happens everywhere.

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      “They say your time is up at the club and the only option you’ve got left is to leave.
      “My son was waiting right up to the last moment to renew with City but it didn’t happen.”
      Claiming Sergio came close to staying in England, he added: “He is happy right now after signing for Barcelona. I see him happy.
      “He didn’t know what was going to happen with his future. There were several clubs interested in signing him.
      “Arsenal were interested in him and Chelsea to the last minute.
      “If he didn’t stay in England, it was going to be Italy or Spain.
      “He’s been friends with Lionel Messi since they were 15 and they’ve always talked.
      “It looks like Messi is going to stay at Barcelona so they’re going to play together.”

      Aguero’s brother tweeted shortly after City lost the Champions League final to Chelsea on Saturday: “Guardiola never wanted my brother since his arrival at City.”
      Asked why he had erased the message by social media followers, Mauricio said: “Many toxic people, too many.”
      Warned the message had been seen by another Twitter user, he responded: “Perfect, I’m glad people have seen it. And I’ll write it again if I want.”
      The attack caught many people by surprise because of Guardiola’s emotional tribute to the Premier League’s record foreign goalscorer.
      Aguero, who turned 33 on Wednesday, has been at the centre of a coronavirus scare since jetting to Argentina following his Barcelona signing to prepare for two World Cup qualifiers and the Copa America.
      He tested positive for Covid in a rapid test after arriving but his dad subsequently revealed it had been a ‘false positive’ and said a subsequent test had come back negative.
      The footballer was forced to quarantine earlier this year with his partner Sofia Calzetti after they were diagnosed with coronavirus.
      Sergio’s dad admitted in his radio interview his son had not received the Covid vaccine while he was in England.
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      Real Madrid ‘will buy Mbappe as gift for Ancelotti sparking three-way transfer with Cristiano Ronaldo and Icardi’

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      REAL MADRID will reportedly increase their efforts to sign Kylian Mbappe following Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment.The ex-Everton boss could land the Paris Saint-Germain star this summer, leading to a potential exchange of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mauro Icardi.
      Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Juventus this summerCredit: Getty
      Mauro Icardi and Kylian Mbappe are both linked with Paris Saint-Germain exitsCredit: AFP
      Following the merry-go-round of managers Ancelotti, Juventus’ Massimiliano Allegri, and Mauricio Pochettino are assessing their options.
      According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian’s arrival in Madrid will lead to the club attempting to sign Mbappe as a ‘gift’ to the coach.
      Real failed to win a trophy in 2020-21 and linking up the striker with France team-mate Karim Benzema is seen as a surefire route to success.
      On Wednesday night, the pair combined in a 3-0 friendly win over Wales.
      Mbappe, 22, is out of contract in 12 months’ time leading to lengthy talks with PSG over his future.
      If a deal cannot be agreed, Madrid are said to be confident that they can swoop in and nab their number one target for a relatively cheap fee.

      Pulling off the deal will lead to Les Parisiens seeking a new star forward to play alongside Neymar – and that is where Ronaldo comes in.
      The 36-year-old is also entering the final year of his Juve contract and financial difficulties in Turin have led to speculation over whether the club would sanction a sale.
      PSG are predicted to come in for Ronaldo if Mbappe leaves, whereby Juventus would seek to sign Icardi.

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      The Argentine striker has long been a target for the Bianconeri, leading to rumours of Inter Milan putting an anti-Juve clause in the deal that sent him to Paris.
      The exact details of the swap remain to be seen and the Italian giants have also been linked with trading Ronaldo for Paul Pogba.
      One alternative replacement for the Portuguese star is Marseille star Arkadiusz Milik, according to reports in Italy.
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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal joined by Barcelona in Jules Kounde transfer race with Sevilla defender set for exit

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      LALIGA clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid have joined the race for highly-rated Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, according to reports.The 22-year-old has also been linked with Premier League sides Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal in recent months.
      Jules Kounde, 22, is part of France’s squad for Euro 2020Credit: Getty
      According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have been monitoring Kounde for two years and now want to sign him.
      But the Catalan giants are said to be struggling to afford the player’s rumoured €75million release clause – around £64.5m.
      It is believed Sergio Aguero’s new club may offer some players as part of a swap deal to help fund a move.
      Kounde’s international colleague Samuel Umtiti is rumoured to be one of those stars Barca manager Ronald Koeman is happy to let go.
      Real Madrid are also thought to be keeping a close eye on the Sevilla defender as they may need to replace Raphael Varane this summer.
      The four-time Champions League winner is entering the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu, with both United and Chelsea rumoured to be interested.
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      Reports also suggest Sevilla are expecting Kounde’s alleged release clause to be activated this summer by a top European side – and may even sell him for as little as £56m.
      United, Arsenal and Chelsea have all been linked with the France international – and cannot be ruled out of this transfer saga.
      Speaking to the press ahead of Euro 2020, Kounde said: “I’m at a great club right now, but obviously I would like to evolve into a bigger team.

      “We will see what the future holds, but it is something that is in my head.”
      Kounde has enjoyed a stellar two years at Sevilla, helping them win the Europa League in 2019-20 and to qualify for the Champions League this term.
      He’s made 63 LaLiga appearances since his reported €25m move from Ligue 1 side Bordeaux in 2019 and earned a place in France’s highly-competitive Euro 2020 squad.
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