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      Arsenal make £22million transfer offer for ex-Real Madrid striker starring alongside Mason Greenwood at Getafe

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      ARSENAL have made a £22million bid for Getafe striker Borja Mayoral.The Real Madrid academy graduate has been starring alongside Mason Greenwood in La Liga this season.
      Arsenal have bid £22million for Getafe striker Borja MayoralCredit: Getty
      His form could now earn him a move to the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta looks to sign a new striker this month.
      Ivan Toney was the Spaniard’s first-choice to galvanise his misfiring frontline.
      However, Bees boss Thomas Frank has also warned off an approach and Brentford slapped a huge £100million asking price on the 27-year-old.
      Instead, Arteta is now looking to La Liga for a cheaper alternative to his striker woes.
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      Mayoral was also tipped as a target for Brentford last month, as a potential replacement for Toney, with Fulham also linked.
      But SunSport understands that it is the Gunners who have tabled a bid worth £22million for Mayoral.
      Getafe have knocked back their initial offer as they hold out for closer to £39m for their star striker.
      The 26-year-old has been followed closely by Arsenal since November after scoring 12 league goals for Getafe so far this term.
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      Mayoral has formed a strong partnership with Mason GreenwoodCredit: Getty
      Only Jude Bellingham has outscored the former Spain under-21 international in La Liga, with Mayoral forming a strong partnership with Greenwood.
      The pair have combined for three goals already, helping to fire Getafe to eighth in the table and within six points of the European places.
      Mayoral completed a permanent move to the Deep Blues in 2022 after an initial loan spell.
      He was previously linked with a Premier League move a year earlier, with Crystal Palace targeting the then Roma man.
      Three years on, he could now be the answer to Arsenal’s issues in front of goal. More

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      Barcelona raising funds for £1.3bn Nou Camp stadium renovation by selling bits of GRASS to fans for staggering sums

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      YOU couldn’t rake it up! Barcelona are selling pieces of Nou Camp grass to fans for hefty sums to boost funds for their £1.3billion stadium refit.And the Spanish giants believe the going is good on the turf – with prices ranging up to around £360.
      Barca supporters can buy a piece of their favourite turf
      The bits of grass are lined up in an attacking formation ready for salesCredit: Rex
      The LaLiga champions left their iconic venue with its 99,354 capacity at the end of last season as they stepped up its massive renovation.
      Barca are now at the city’s Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys stadium, which holds 54,000.
      But they hope to return to the Nou Camp for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
      And Barcelona have pitched in with what some might consider a cheeky idea to help pay the enormous sum needed for all the work. 
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      They are moving heaven and turf to offload little portions of Nou Camp grass – with sales via their website since last autumn.
      The costliest grass segments are presented in a wooden frame for 419.99 euros (£360).
      And the cheapest come in a neat scale model of the stadium for €49.99 (£43).
      Meanwhile, a methacrylate version sets fans back €79.99 (£69).
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      Club chiefs say they will provide written evidence that each piece of grass is from the Nou Camp surface.
      So in a way transfer-mad supporters can make their own lawn signings!
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      Former Man Utd and Barcelona star Gerard Pique announces shock return to football just over a year after retiring

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      GERARD PIQUE is set to make a shock return to football – just over a YEAR after hanging up his boots.The Barcelona and Spain legend emotionally brought the curtain down on his trophy-laden career last November.
      Gerard Pique announced his retirement from football in November 2022Credit: GETTY
      The former Manchester United star has taken up a coaching roleCredit: X@3GERARDPIQUE
      But the defender’s love of the beautiful game will see him cut short his retirement to take up a new role.
      The former Manchester United man revealed on Tuesday that he’s on the verge of taking up his first coaching role.
      Pique, 36, refused to divulge details of his new gig – insisting he’ll keep his cards close to his chest until the right moment.
      The retired defender said: “It’s a new year, and after thinking carefully, I have decided to return to football.
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      “I miss it a lot. This time it won’t be as a player.
      “It will be as a coach. I’ll share more details at the end of the week.”
      A coaching role at his beloved Barcelona – who are managed by his former long-time team-mate and pal Xavi – could be on the cards.
      Although it’s more than likely he’ll take up a gig in his recently formed seven-aside Kings League.
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      Pique did, however, vow to return to his boyhood club as he fought back the tears in his final address to the Nou Camp faithful.
      He said: “In life, when you get older, you realize that sometimes to love is to let go.
      “I’m convinced that I’ll be here again in the future.
      “I love Barca. That’s why I consider it’s the right moment to go.
      “This is not a goodbye. I was born here, I’ll die here.”
      Gerard Pique was hoisted high in the air by his Barca team-mates after his final matchCredit: AFP More

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      Erling Haaland ‘would sign for Real Madrid tomorrow’ as Spanish giants told of Man City star’s bargain release clause

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      ERLING HAALAND “would join Real Madrid tomorrow” if the Spanish giants were to trigger his release clause, according to reports.The Manchester City striker, 23, joined the Premier League champions from Borussia Dortmund in 2022 for £51million.
      Erling Haaland has been sensational since arriving at Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      And he has been a phenomenon for Pep Guardiola’s men, scoring 71 goals in 75 games and helping Man City secure the Treble last season.
      His status as one of the best players in the world means a fellow Premier League club would have to pay a release clause of around £171m to steal him away from the Etihad.
      However, according to AS, the release clause for a non-English side is HALF that sum.
      This means Real Madrid could lure him to Spain for just £86m.
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      The report also states that Haaland – who is under contract until 2027 – has a house in Marbella and enjoys travelling to Spain when he has time off.
      AS go on to claim Haaland would “sign for Real Madrid tomorrow” if the 14-time European champions came calling.
      But it is more likely Los Blancos will try to acquire the Norwegian superstar in 2025.
      That is because they are continuing to pursue Paris Saint-Germain talisman Kylian Mbappe in 2024.
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      It is being widely reported that the Frenchman will arrive in the Spanish capital when his contract expires on June 30.
      Yet Haaland could still join Real Madrid next year as Carlo Ancelotti’s men are understood to be in a financial position where they can afford both Mbappe and the Man City man.
      Real already boast superstar attackers Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
      They sit top of the LaLiga table, above Girona on goal difference and seven points clear of rivals Barcelona.
      Meanwhile, Haaland has not featured since early December after suffering a foot injury.
      He is expected to return before the end of the month.
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      Real Madrid ‘to turn to Erling Haaland if they fail in Mbappe transfer but will only have to pay HALF his release fee’

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      REAL MADRID will attempt to sign Erling Haaland if they can’t seal a deal for Kylian Mbappe this summer, according to reports.Mbappe’s representatives have strongly denied claims that the Frenchman has agreed to join Los Blancos on a free transfer.
      Real Madrid want to sign Erling Haaland if they fail to land MbappeCredit: Getty
      Kylian Mbappe’s representatives have denied claims that he agreed to join Real MadridCredit: Getty
      As reported by RMC Sport, a statement from his team read: “There’s no agreement on Kylian future.
      “There have been no discussions about his futures. No type of influence could dictate the timing of Kylian’s discussions, reflections, decisions.”
      The World Cup winner has just six months remaining on his current Paris Saint-Germain contract, meaning he is now free to negotiate with other clubs.
      Real Madrid have been pushing to sign Mbappe for years, but there is no guarantee that he will make the switch this summer.
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      If the Frenchman decides against moving, Los Blancos could attempt to sign Haaland instead.
      According to Spanish outlet AS, the Manchester City striker is still on Carlo Ancelotti’s radar.
      Haaland’s current deal runs until 2027 and includes a £172million release clause.
      However, that clause allegedly just applies to Premier League clubs.
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      Mbappe has scored 18 league goals so far this season
      Haaland is leading the Premier League Golden Boot race
      For European clubs it is said to be closer to £86m.
      Haaland enjoyed a record-breaking debut season in England.
      He won the treble with Man City and scored the most Premier League goals in a single campaign. More

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      My brother is a Real Madrid superstar – but I’m making my own way as a top barber and give Bellingham & Co iconic cuts

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      SEBASTIAO CAMAVINGA is the brother of Real Madrid star Eduardo and is now giving the club’s top players their iconic haircuts.The French barber has joined his younger sibling in the Spanish capital, where he recently opened his first shop.
      Eduardo Camavinga’s brother Sebastiao has his own barbershop in MadridCredit: Instagram @thecamavingahouse
      Jude Bellingham is among the top stars on his client listCredit: Instagram @thecamavingahouse
      Jude Bellingham is among the players to go to Camavinga House to have their hair styled by Camavinga.
      His client list also included Karim Benzema before his move to Saudi Arabia in the summer.
      However, current stars Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao continue to use his services.
      Snaps and videos of their visits to the barbers can be found on the business’ Instagram page.
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      Camavinga regularly shows off his work to over 40,000 followers on the platform.
      After joining his brother in Spain, he opened his first barbershop back in December.
      The Real Madrid midfielder announced the news as he paid tribute to his older brother in a social media post.
      He wrote: “I am proud to announce my Big bro has just opened his first Barber shop in Madrid.
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      Camavinga House opened their first location in DecemberCredit: Instagram @thecamavingahouse
      “He has just realised one of his dreams today, his fulfilment is also mine. Proud of you, my brodaaaa.”
      The 21-year-old France international also attached a series of snaps showing them inside the business and receiving a haircut.
      Los Blancos swooped to sign the younger Camavinga brother from Rennes in the summer of 2021.
      He has since made 117 appearances for the Spanish giants across the last two-and-a-half-years.
      Camavinga has also won six major trophies in that time, including both a league title and the Champions League in his debut season.
      Camavinga is the man behind Vinicius Jr’s iconic haircutCredit: Instagram @thecamavingahouse
      He shows off his footballer cuts on Instagram to over 40,000 followersCredit: Instagram @thecamavingahouse More

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      How Real Madrid could line up after Kylian Mbappe ‘agrees to join on free transfer next season’

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is set to join Real Madrid in a stunning free transfer this summer.The Frenchman finally reached an agreement with Los Blancos last week following months of speculation, according to Foot Mercato.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to join Real Madrid this summerCredit: Getty
      Real Madrid have been pushing to sign Mbappe since his Monaco days.
      The La Liga giants came close to sealing a deal in 2022, but the 25-year-old penned a new two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain instead.
      However, Carlo Ancelotti will finally get his man in July.
      Mbappe is set to jump straight into the Italian’s starting line-up when he arrives at the Santiago Bernabeu, joining the likes of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.
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      The World Cup winner regularly plays on the left wing for his national team, but he will likely move into the middle for Real Madrid to accommodate Vinicius and Rodrygo.
      Bellingham, who joined Los Blancos in a huge £115million transfer last summer, is set to keep his spot in midfield.
      The England international is currently leading the La Liga Golden Boot race with 13 goals in 17 games.
      Mbappe’s proposed partnership with Bellingham will likely strike fear into any defence in Europe.
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      How Real Madrid could line up with Mbappe
      Although they are yet to pen new deals with Real Madrid, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric could stay at the Santiago Bernabeu beyond the summer.
      Both players will be able to provide five-star service to Mbappe in attack.
      And with Thibaut Courtois set to return from an ACL injury ahead of the 2024-25 season, Los Blancos will still be defensively solid.
      David Alaba, who joined the club in 2021, is also set to return from his ACL injury in time for the new season.
      Alternatively, Ancelotti could bolster his squad even more by adding some extra summer signings to the mix.
      Real Madrid have expressed an interest in signing Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle, but they face competition from PSG.
      Guimaraes could be a perfect replacement for either Kroos or Modric in midfield.
      Federico Valverde will also step up should either of the two players leave.
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      Kylian Mbappe ‘ready to consider Premier League free transfer’ with PSG ace ‘unimpressed’ by Real Madrid pursuit

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE is reportedly ready to consider a free transfer to the Premier Leauge – as frustrations grow with Real Madrid’s pursuit.The French sensation, 25, has entered the final six months of his Paris Saint-Germain contract.
      Kylian Mbappe could be set for a sensational free transfer in the summerCredit: Getty
      And he is expected to leave the Ligue 1 giants at the end of the season.
      Real Madrid remain desperate to land the World Cup winner – after failed attempts in 2017 and again in 2022.
      However, The Times state Real have placed a January deadline on Mbappe signing a pre-contract agreement for the 2024-25 season to secure his services.
      But the report adds the forward is unimpressed by Los Blancos’ approach to the latest negotiations – and he has told friends he will not be forced into making a premature decision.
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      The Times adds that Mbappe wants to explore his other options first.
      And that includes moving to England, with Liverpool a genuine possible destination.
      The Qatar 2022 Golden Boot winner has openly admitted his admiration for Jurgen Klopp’s style of play and held talks with Liverpool in 2022.
      Mbappe could be a suitable superstar replacement for Mo Salah if the Egyptian hero does go to Saudi Arabia this summer.
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      The Saudi Pro League, meanwhile, are expected to make another approach for the Frenchman.
      Mbappe was the subject of a world-record £259million transfer bid from Al-Hilal last year but opted against the move which would have seen him become the highest-paid footballer on the planet.
      Following the saga in the summer, Mbappe informed PSG he would not sign the 12-month extension option on his current contract.
      That saw him exiled from the first-team squad and he was only able to return after agreeing to forego a series of bonuses worth £68m.
      Mbappe – who has 22 goals in 23 games since his reintroduction – discussed his future with PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi ahead of Wednesday’s Trophee des Champions victory over Toulouse.
      However, he left the door open to where he will be playing his football next term.
      Mbappe told reporters: “No. I’m very, very motivated for this year. It is very important.
      “As I said, we have got titles to go after and we have already taken one.
      “After that, I haven’t made up my mind yet. I have not made a choice.”
      Mbappe previously held talks with Liverpool and admires Jurgen Klopp’s playCredit: Getty – Contributor More