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      Real Madrid ‘lining up shock Liam Delap transfer swoop with 18-year-old son of Rory smashing goals in at Man City’

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      REAL MADRID are lining up a shock transfer swoop for Manchester City hitman Liam Delap, according to reports.The striker, 18, has been banging in the goals for City’s Under-23s this season.
      Real Madrid are eyeing up Manchester City’s teenage striker Liam Delap for a shock transferCredit: Getty
      Delap – son of Stoke hero Rory – boasts 20 strikes in just 15 Premier League 2 appearances, including 14 in his last seven.
      He scored on his first-team debut – and only senior start to date – in the Carabao Cup win over Bournemouth in September.
      And his red-hot form has not escaped the attention of Real Madrid’s scouts.
      According to the Daily Star, Los Blancos are preparing to make a move for the youngster – two years after landing then-City teenager Brahim Diaz for £21million.
      They have already made contact with his representatives to declare their interest in the England U18s international.
      Delap spent ten years with Derby before joining City in 2019.
      He is highly regarded at the Etihad and has been compared by some to Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland.
      Pep Guardiola regularly gets the forward to train with the first team and hailed him following that debut goal earlier in the season.
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      The Spaniard said: “He’s a different striker to what we have in terms of physicality.
      “We see in training how good a finisher he is. Now he has to be calm and keep working.
      “We are delighted with his performance – he played really well.”
      City confirmed record goalscorer Sergio Aguero will leave the Etihad this summer which could open the door for more opportunities for Delap.
      However, the club are chasing a new No9 with Haaland their primary target.
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      Seven clubs Harry Kane could leave Tottenham for including Man Utd and Real Madrid as refusing to commit future to Spurs

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      HARRY KANE is refusing to commit to Tottenham beyond the end of this season.The England superstar said he’ll decide on his future after this summer’s Euros and SunSport has explored seven clubs he could sign for should he decide to leave Spurs.
      Harry Kane could leave Tottenham after this summer’s EurosCredit: AFP
      It’s been another disappointing campaign for the North Londoners.
      Despite reaching the League Cup final against Manchester City, Spurs have already crashed out the Europa League and FA Cup and look unlikely to beat Chelsea to the last top four place.
      They are currently the third highest ranked London team behind the Blues and bitter rivals West Ham and speculation has been rife linking world class striker Kane with a move away.
      Many fans and pundits alike think the striker deserves better and should be playing for a bigger side.
      And SunSport has explored seven clubs Kane could join if he decides he has had enough.
      MAN UTD
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side were heavily linked with a move for the Tottenham ace last summer but a move never came to fruition.
      But with United in desperate need for an out and out striker and Edinson Cavani’s future in the balance, Kane could be the last piece of the jigsaw that sees United win a Premier League title again.
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      Kane was linked with an Old Trafford switch last summer and could be the missing piece in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s jigsawCredit: AFP

      MAN CITY
      City legend Sergio Aguero is yet to sign a contract extension with his deal expiring this summer.
      And how do you replace one of the Premier League’s greatest ever players? Buy another one of them.
      However, City are also keeping tabs on Erling Haaland and Rio Ferdinand reckons the Norwegian youngster would be a better option for Pep Guardiola’s side than 27-year-old Kane.

      REAL MADRID
      Los Blancos are also in the hunt for a new striker.
      Karim Benzema is 33 with limited years left at the top.
      And if Real fail to land their top target Kylian Mbappe, England ace Kane would make a perfect second choice.
      And he’s used to playing in white.
      Despite the move making sense from a football perspective, former Madrid president Ramon Calderon thinks it may prove too expensive for the cash-strapped Spanish giants.
      Zinedine Zidane is in the market for a new striker at Real MadridCredit: Splash
      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
      Faced with the prospect of losing Mbappe, the Ligue 1 champions could be in the market for a replacement No 9.
      And with former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, a reunion with his old boss may be very tempting for Kane.
      BAYERN MUNICH
      Kane recently warned his rivals he has not peaked yet and wants to follow in Robert Lewandowski’s footsteps by playing his best football in his 30s.
      But the Polish ace is 32 now and Bayern may consider a move for Kane as a plan for the future.
      Liverpool boast the most-valuable squad in the Premier League
      BARCELONA
      The Catalans will always have the pull of being one of the biggest clubs in the world.
      And with Lionel Messi’s contract expiring at the end of the season and his future still in doubt, Barca may find themselves with a huge part of their wage budget being freed up.
      CHELSEA
      The Blues spent big last summer with Timo Werner arriving from RB Leipzig.
      But the German has struggled for form at Stamford Bridge and is already being linked with a move away.
      Reports suggest the West Londoners will offer him as part of a swap deal for Erling Haaland.
      But if that move does not come off, an audacious swoop for their bitter rivals’ star man could be on the cards.
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      Arsenal ‘fear Chelsea will hijack Martin Odegaard transfer with Real Madrid to demand £50m after shining on loan’

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      ARSENAL fear Real Madrid will demand £50million for Martin Odegaard this summer, according to reports.And the Gunners will reportedly face stiff competition from London rivals Chelsea.
      Arsenal are concerned Chelsea will swoop for Martin Odegaard at the end of the seasonCredit: PA
      Arsenal signed the midfielder on loan in January for a fee of £1.8m and he has produced some stellar performances since.
      Real valued him at £30m at the time but refused to include an option-to-buy clause in the deal.
      And after his outstanding showing for the Gunners since, they are concerned Real will make them cough up £50m to bring him in on a permanent deal, according to the Star.
      Whether Arsenal are able to do that remains to be seen.
      But they fear a bidding war as they will likely lose out to Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain who are also said to be keen.
      Goals against Tottenham and Olympiacos, as well as a starring role in the comeback draw with West Ham, have made Odegaard an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s plans.
      But recent reports also suggested Real may be hesitant to sell him the Norwegian at all.
      Zinedine Zidane gave Odegaard his first run in the team at the start of the campaign but a knee issue and a lack of match action hindered his form.
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      With the coach unable to guarantee a regular role post-January, he was allowed to leave but no purchase option was agreed as part of his loan.
      Madrid reportedly want to provide Odegaard with a fresh crack at proving himself at the Bernabeu.
      The 22-year-old, who was signed as a teen prodigy in 2015 and excelled at Real Sociedad last term, accepted a pandemic pay cut before heading for North London.
      And he is thought to be determined to prove himself at the Bernabeu, even if he is thoroughly enjoying his time with Arsenal.
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      Lionel Messi voted SECOND in Barcelona’s top 30 players of all time in fans poll, despite breaking records

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      LIONEL MESSI may be Barcelona’s highest ever goalscorer and a one club man to boot, but he has missed out in one fan poll naming the club’s greatest player of all-time.In a ballot from fan poll site Ranker, the Argentine managed to only come second best with a famous compatriot winning out.
      Messi came only second in a fans’ poll on Barcelona’s top playersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Diego Maradona edged Messi when supporters were asked to rank the LaLiga giants’ best and brightest.
      Several big names were forced to settle on a place outside of the top ten, from 1940s and 50s legend Cesar Rodriguez to Rivaldo and Neymar.
      Current stars Luis Suarez and Gerard Pique squeezed into the top ten behind recent heroes Ronaldo, Carles Puyol and Xavi.
      The top five is hard to dispute even if the order can be debated.
      Andres Iniesta, the most decorated Spanish footballer of all time with 35 trophies to his name, was fifth behind Johan Cruyff.
      The Dutch maestro is arguably remembered for his time as coach at the Camp Nou as much as for his mighty playing record, with two Ballons d’Or arriving while a midfield focal point for the Blaugrana and four LaLiga titles won from the dugout.
      FANS’ ALL-TIME TOP 20 BARCELONA PLAYERS1. Diego Maradona
      2. Lionel Messi
      3. Ronaldinho
      4. Johan Cruyff
      5. Andres Iniesta
      6. Xavi
      7. Carles Puyol
      8. Ronaldo
      9. Gerard Pique
      10. Luis Suarez
      11. Neymar
      12. Dani Alves
      13. Sergio Busquets
      14. Samuel Eto’o
      15. Rivaldo
      16. David Villa
      17. Ronald Koeman
      18. Romario
      19. Hristo Stoichkov
      20. Victor Valdes

      It is perhaps a surprise to see Cruyff come in behind Ronaldinho, who dazzled with his sensational skills during five years in Catalunya but won only two league titles and a Champions League.
      Edging out Barcelona’s record scorer and second-highest appearance maker, Messi, at the time of writing is Maradona.
      The club forked over a world record transfer fee to secure the forward from Boca Juniors.
      But injuries meant Maradona left two years later with just a Copa del Rey to his name, before going on to become a global superstar with Napoli and Argentina, winning the 1986 World Cup in the process – a trophy Messi is yet to claim.
      Messi’s old Argentina boss Maradona beat him in this pollCredit: AFP – Getty
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      Barcelona and Real Madrid in transfer fight for ‘Spain’s next superstar’ Fabio Blanco with Man Utd and Chelsea also keen

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      BARCELONA and Real Madrid are reportedly set for a transfer war over Valencia youngster Fabio Blanco.AS claims the attacking winger, 17, has caught the eye of the LaLiga giants following some impressive performances.
      Valencia youngster Fabio Blanco is at the centre of a transfer battle between Real Madrid and BarcelonaCredit: Valencia CF
      Manchester United and Chelsea are also said to be keeping tabs.
      But it’s Barcelona and Real Madrid who lead the race for Blanco, with his Valencia contract set to expire this summer.
      The teenager is yet to make his senior bow for the LaLiga side.
      But he has reportedly done enough in the youth team to be labelled ‘the next superstar in Spanish football’.
      And some have even likened Blanco to ex-Valencia star Ferran Torres, who joined Manchester City last summer for £20million.
      Valencia are apparently eager to keep Blanco at the Mestalla.
      But he is ready to shun the strugglers and instead link up with one of the country’s top clubs.
      Real Madrid would like to sign Blanco for their B team and have already opened talks.
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      However, Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany is an ex-Valencia man and worked closely with Blanco in the past.
      That could swing things in Barcelona’s favour, with the Nou Camp giants currently boasting a crop of young first-team stars including Ansu Fati, Ilaix Moriba and Pedri.
      United, Chelsea and even Man City are also said to be interested in Blanco.
      Juventus and AC Milan have been linked as well.
      But with Blanco not turning 18 years old until February next year, all five foreign sides are currently unable to sign him.
      And that means Real and Barca are in pole position for the youngster being tipped as Spain’s next big footballing hit.

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      Real Madrid plot transfer clearout with SIX stars including Hazard and Ramos facing axe to buy both Mbappe and Haaland

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      REAL MADRID are plotting a huge transfer clear-out in order to finance moves for Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.And the likes of Sergio Ramos and Eden Hazard are among those that could make way.
      Kylian Mbappe, 22, is a priority for Real MadridCredit: AFP
      Erling Haaland, 20, could be on his way to the Spanish capitalCredit: AFP
      The LaLiga champions believe that Haaland and Mbappe will be era-defining players, and are desperate not to allow either to join and strengthen a rival.
      But being able to afford either, let alone both, will be a huge challenge, given the current financial landscape amid Covid-19.
      While Haaland has a release clause of £65million kicking in next year, the 20-year-old is projected to cost around £150m this summer – with the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Barcelona, Liverpool and Chelsea all keen.
      And while Mbappe’s contract is set to expire in 2022, PSG are desperate to keep him at Parc des Princes.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid are willing to clear the decks, allowing boss Zinedine Zidane the opportunity to fully regenerate his squad.
      First on the agenda will be getting rid of Gareth Bale for good, with the Welshman, 31, having recently confirmed his intention to return to Madrid next season for the final year of his £650,000-a-week deal.
      Negotiations with Sergio Ramos, 34, have reached an impasse – and the iconic skipper could leave Santiago Bernabeu after 16 years of stellar service this year.
      His centre-back partner Raphael Varane may also, somewhat surprisingly, be up for grabs – while Madrid will listen to offers for former Chelsea star Hazard, with the Belgian having made only nine league appearances this season amid injury troubles.
      Isco is out of Zizou’s favour and is up for grabs, while Marcelo, 32, is not the force he once was and could be moved on.
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      Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard and Sergio Ramos are Real Madrid’s top earners
      Sergio Ramos could leave Madrid after 16 years this summerCredit: Getty
      Eden Hazard has managed only nine league appearances this termCredit: Reuters
      Expensive star Gareth Bale has admitted that he intends to return to Real Madrid next seasonCredit: PA

      The development of Vinicius Junior, 20, has been an important project for Madrid, having signed him from Flamengo for £40m aged just 16.
      But if his sale could fund Mbappe and Haaland swoops, the Spanish giants would be willing to cash in.
      Whether or not Madrid can also sign a defender remains to be seen.
      They have targeted Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres, and are said to be ‘furious’ that Man United have moved ahead of them in the race for his signature.
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      Raphael Varane may be cashed in on this summerCredit: Rex
      Vinicius Junior may make way for a more illustrious nameCredit: Getty
      Isco is no longer a key man under Zinedine ZidaneCredit: AP
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      Man Utd ‘accused of stealing Pau Torres by Real chief’ as Solskjaer eyes transfer for Villarreal ace to partner Maguire

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have left Real Madrid fuming over their pursuit of Villarreal defender Pau Torres, according to reports.The Red Devils are targeting a new centre-back this summer to play alongside skipper Harry Maguire.
      Pau Torres has made 75 appearances for VillarrealCredit: Getty
      Emerging at the top of their wishlist is £52million-rated Torres, who has impressed for boyhood club Villarreal.
      And the delighted 24-year-old is ‘determined’ to move to the Premier League.
      But the developments have angered Madrid chiefs, who apparently ‘can’t believe’ United have ‘stolen’ their target away.
      According to El Desmarque, club president Florentino Perez is ‘very angry’ at the situation.
      They claim that the 74-year-old has ‘earmarked’ Torres as a potential replacement for Sergio Ramos this summer.
      Despite the pursuit of Madrid, Torres is ‘interested’ in a move to Old Trafford instead.
      Torres could well partner Real Madrid legend Ramos for Spain at Euro 2020 in the summer.
      His brilliant performances for Villarreal have catapulted him into the national set-up, as Luis Enrique replaces the now-retired Gerard Pique at the back for La Roja.
      Florentino Perez has been made ‘very angry’ by Manchester UnitedCredit: EPA
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      Torres has so far won seven caps for his country, although missed their recent 1-1 draw with Greece because of a muscle injury.
      He has also been absent Villarreal’s last two matches.
      And they will hope he is back soon, as they push for European football next season.
      Torres, who played for Malaga on loan in the 2018-19 season, has so far made 75 appearances for Villarreal, scoring five times from the back.
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      Barcelona fears as 18-year-old wonderkid Fati could require THIRD surgery on meniscus injury which won’t heal

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      BARCELONA fear wonderkid Ansu Fati could need a third operation as his knee injury is failing to heal.The Spain attacker, 18, suffered a ruptured internal meniscus after notching five goals and three assists in the first ten games.
      Ansu Fati face more frustration, having been out injured since NovemberCredit: Getty
      And Catalan radio station Alacarta say the problem has not repaired well, meaning a decision might be made within days over further surgery.
      Initial reports suggested Fati’s left-knee injury, picked up in Barcelona’s 5-2 defeat of Real Betis on November 7, could keep him out for five months.
      And Barca even hoped the former Manchester United target would be back BEFORE April.
      Now, though, they just want the problem cleared up for good in its own time.
      That approach seems to vindicate Nou Camp boss Ronald Koeman’s pleas for patience last month.
      Koeman said then: “You have to have respect for him and I am not in favour of rushing things. 
      “When there is an update, we will communicate it from the club.
      “The most important thing is that he recovers calmly. 
      “He has a lot of future ahead of him and you have to do things right.”
      Fati became Barca’s second-youngest debutant ever last season, aged 16 years and 298 days.
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      And he has outscored Barcelona’s club legend Lionel Messi at the same age.
      United were reportedly interested in meeting Fati’s £154million release clause last summer.
      But now that fee to trigger his departure is thought to be £367m.
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