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      Chelsea ‘could hijack Tottenham’s pursuit of Julian Nagelsmann with Real Madrid also circling German manager’

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      CHELSEA could hijack Tottenham’s pursuit of Julian Nagelsmann, according to reports. Nagelsmann was surprisingly sacked by Bayern Munich last week, kick starting a manager rumour mill.
      Julian Nagelsmann has been linked with Tottenham and ChelseaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Chelsea could move for Nagelsmann if they part ways with Graham PotterCredit: Alamy
      The German remains one of the most sought-after coaches in football.
      And Antonio Conte’s departure from Tottenham has seen Nagelsmann linked with North London gig.
      Chairman Daniel Levy is said to have made Nagelsmann the club’s top target, with reports suggesting contact has been made between the two parties.
      However, the Daily Mail report they could face competition from Chelsea.
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      They report Nagelsmann has admirers at Stamford Bridge and he would be of interest to the Blues hierarchy if they decide to part ways with under-fire boss Graham Potter.
      A recent upturn in results saw the pressure eased on the Englishman.
      But should form turn negative before the end of the season Todd Boehly and Co may reportedly opt for a change in leadership.
      In addition, Spurs are set to face competition from Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti tipped to end his reign at the Bernabeu this summer.
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      As their search for a new manager continues, Cristian Stellini has been appointed as caretaker boss until the end of the season.
      Despite a Champions League spot being at stake, Tottenham will not rush into a hasty appointment.
      As well as Nagelsmann, available free agent coaches including fan favourite Mauricio Pochettino and ex-Barcelona boss Luis Enrique have been linked. More

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      How Weghorst, Giroud and Dzeko compare as target men are all linked with shock Man Utd transfer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are on the hunt for a striker following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are currently Erik ten Hag’s only proven options to lead the line for the remainder of the season.
      Edin Dzeko has been with Inter Milan since leaving Roma in 2021Credit: Getty
      Olivier Giroud could be set for a return to England amid Man Utd interestCredit: Getty
      Wout Weghorst is currently on loan at Besiktas from BurnleyCredit: Getty
      And an additional forward could help the Red Devils over the line in their pursuit of a place in the top four.
      Inter Milan’s Edin Dzeko, 36, Burnley’s Wout Weghorst, 30, and AC Milan’s Olivier Giroud, 36, have all been linked with moves to Old Trafford.
      But how do they stack up compared with one another?
      SunSport has taken a look at their statistics since the start of last season.
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      How Dzeko, Giroud and Weghorst compare since the start of last season
      Dzeko and Weghorst have played almost the exact same number of matches – with just one between them at 53 and 54 – while Giroud has managed 44.
      Inter man Dzeko leads the way in the goalscoring charts with 20 as the other two are locked together on 16.
      Weghorst edges things when it comes to assists – the Burnley loanee registering eight compared with Dzeko’s seven and Giroud’s six.
      Dzeko has the best shot conversion rate and has also registered the most attempts at 125.
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      But of those efforts, Weghorst has managed the most on target.
      Giroud comes third in most of the statistical comparisons and “chances created” is no different.
      The former Arsenal man has laid on 40 opportunities for his team-mates, with Dzeko on 51 and Weghorst 49.
      But Giroud’s most impressive numbers come in the air.
      While Weghorst has competed in the most aerial duels, Giroud has a win percentage of 64 compared to Weghorst’s 46 and Dzeko’s 54.
      Finally, when it comes to touches in their respective games, Weghorst has had 200 more than Dzeko in just one more match.
      Giroud has had a further 560 less, albeit in 10 fewer appearances.
      Man Utd currently sit fourth in the Premier League table, two points ahead of Tottenham in fifth but nine off leaders Arsenal.
      And if they are to close the gap, what are the chances of them turning to a former Gunner to help them do it? More

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      Chelsea end Cristiano Ronaldo transfer interest leaving wantaway Man Utd star with NO offers

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      CHELSEA are no longer interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the Manchester United star with NO offers.Blues new owner Todd Boehly was offered Ronaldo, 37, by the player’s representative Jorge Mendes as he seeks an Old Trafford exit.
      Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo is determined to leave the club this summer but has nowhere to goCredit: Getty
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has turned down the chance to bring Ronaldo to Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      A summer move for the Portuguese star – who has 12 months left of a two-year contract at United – was briefly considered at Stamford Bridge.
      However, after a discussion between boss Thomas Tuchel and American businessman Boehly, Chelsea have decided to end any potential approach.
      New Man United boss Erik ten Hag has reiterated that Ronaldo is not for sale and still in his plans despite the player’s pre-season no-show in Thailand due to “personal reasons”.
      But Ronaldo remains on the look-out for a new club after yet another rejection, with PSG and Bayern Munich also deciding against bringing in the veteran.
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      A return to Serie A is still an option, while it is believed it is unlikely he will head back to his native Portugal.
      Ronaldo has also been linked with mega-money moves to clubs in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
      But, he is desperate to be playing Champions League football again, and is running out of options before the start of the new campaign.
      Boehly is currently taking on sporting director responsibilities after the departure of Marina Granovskaia and Petr Cech following the takeover, and is working closely with Tuchel.
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      The England international was unveiled by the club at their pre-season base camp in LA on Wednesday.
      He could even make his debut on Saturday against Club America in Las Vegas.
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      Jack Grealish parties in Las Vegas pool with huge Premier League rival – can you spot who?

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Jack Grealish was spotted partying with a huge Premier League rival just a month after pipping the Liverpool ace to the title.The 26-year-old is currently enjoying his post-season break in Las Vegas after a gruelling campaign was followed by four Nations League games for England.
      Jack Grealish is currently enjoying himself out in Las Vegas after a gruelling Premier League seasonCredit: Mega
      Grealish’s Premier League rival joined him at a pool party, but can you guess who?Credit: Mega
      City’s £100million record signing splashed out on a huge hotel suite in Sin City, complete with interior balcony for him and his pals to enjoy.
      SunSport exclusively revealed pictures of the ex-Aston Villa skipper partying into the early hours of the morning with a mystery brunette.
      And his boozy break has seen him revel in a pool party, where he was spotted wearing a bucket hat before shuffling bleary-eyed through the hotel lobby with a towel wrapped around him.
      Surprisingly, one Liverpool defender could be seen with Grealish and his mates before he reports back to back to pre-season training.
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      Robertson was full of smiles as he partied away in Sin City during his holidayCredit: Mega
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      Rice, who has been dating partner Lauren Fryer for six years, was spotted deep in conversation with one brunette who was then led onto their luxury party bus after a night at the Marquee club.
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      Love Island new boy Aaron Simpson played eight times for League of Ireland football club Waterford in 2019

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      LOVE ISLAND new boy Aaron Simpson played for League of Ireland football club Waterford back in 2019.The 24 year old footballer has become the latest guy to enter the villa on the hit reality TV show.
      Love Island new boy Aaron Simpson
      Simpson in action for Waterford
      Simpson is currently without a club but signed for Wolves in 2015 where he went out on loan with clubs such as Portsmouth, AFC Telford and Kilmarnock.
      In 2019 he made the move across the water, joining the Blues from Wolves on a permanent deal until the end of the season under manager Alan Reynolds.
      He made eight appearances for the club before moving to Dover Athletic later that year.
      Upon making the move to the RSC he said: “I’ve been training for the last two weeks so it’s great to get signed up now. I’ve enjoyed the training so far and I’m looking forward to playing some games now.
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      “I’ve settled in really quickly and that’s made it all easier for me, and Alan Reynolds and the coaches have been great to me since I’ve come in.
      “I haven’t played much recently but I’ve been training really hard, first with Joe Gamble and I feel fit and everybody just wants to play games.
      “I was a bit sceptical coming over, of course, I’d never even been in Ireland, but once I got here and saw the professionalism of how things are run, the lads and the staff were great and I got a good vibe from it here and that’s why I wanted to stay.
      “Coming to Ireland, I wasn’t really too sure about what the standard would be and that but we’ve got great players here, a really good mixture with some really experienced guys and a lot of good young players too and I can’t wait to learn from the likes of Damien Delaney and I think we can do really well this season.”
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      Simpson made his debut on the TV show on Monday night and says he’s happy to tell the boys he’s ready to ‘steal their girl’.
      He said: “I’m going to bring fun, good energy and positive vibes. I think a couple of the girls’ heads will be turning when I go in there.
      “I feel like with my personality I won’t [graft] behind your back. I’ll openly tell you I’m about to steal your girl. That doesn’t really phase me at all. As long as I’m not doing anything snakey or behind your back, I don’t really see the problem.”
      However Simpson drew criticism from Love Island fans after he told Chloe she was ‘past her prime’ after being set up on a date with her.
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      Viewers couldn’t believe their ears and took to Twitter to vent their anger.
      One said: “Did Aaron just tell a 25 year old woman she was ‘passing her prime’?”
      Another added: “Aaron said Chloe is past her prime and she still wants to get to know him???”
      Simpson played eight games for the Blues
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      Paul Pogba ‘to make decision on Man Utd stay or PSG transfer in next few days’

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      PAUL POGBA is set to decide on his Old Trafford future with the France star entering the final year of his Red Devils contract, according to reports. Speculation concerning the Manchester United ace’s club career has been rife in recent months. 
      Man United star Paul Pogba has been linked with a summer switch to Paris Saint-Germain according to reportsCredit: Getty
      Pogba, pictured with Brazil icon Ronaldinho, is currently enjoying a break in MiamiCredit: Rex
      And French outlet TF1 via Get French Football claims the midfielder is due to make a choice on whether to remain in Manchester or seek a potential Paris Saint-Germain move.
      Pogba, 28, was part of the Le Bleus side who suffered a surprise Euros last 16 loss on penalties to Switzerland. 
      The player, who helped steer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side to a Europa League final last term, is currently taking a well-earned break in Miami, USA

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      His Florida holiday follows a string of impressive performances for club and country from 2020 to 2021.
      The Paris-born star played in 42 games across all competitions for United last term.
      And the former Juventus ace was one of the standout stars for France in the Euros, netting one goal and providing one assist.
      The current Man United deal for Pogba, who helped his country win the World Cup in 2018, is due to expire in June 2022. 
      And it is feared the player could end up leaving the club for nothing for the second time in nine years following the expiration of his contract.
      The player, who began his career in England as a Red Devils Under-18 starlet in 2009, left the club in 2012 at 19 for a sensational Juventus switch.

      The Prem star proved to be a hit in Serie A winning four league titles and two Player of the Year gongs during a four-season spell. 
      And he would return to United in 2016 for a club-record fee of around £89million to £90m. 
      Reports by French publication RMC claim PSG are confident of sealing a move for Pogba this summer.  
      Pogba was one of France’s best performers at the EurosCredit: Reuters

      It is thought the Red Devils may be forced to cash in on their midfield star this year rather than risk losing him for nothing next summer. 
      And reports suggest the club are hoping to receive a decent fee for the player should he leave Old Trafford
      However, it is thought they may be unlikely to recoup the full figure they paid to bring the midfielder back to Manchester in 2016. 
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      Chelsea ‘looking to sell SIX top stars including Tammy Abraham to fund Romelu Lukaku transfer return from Inter Milan’

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      CHELSEA will attempt to sell Tammy Abraham plus FIVE other stars to help find a transfer move for Romelu Lukaku, according to a sensational report.The Blues are currently preparing for Saturday’s Champions League Final clash with Manchester City in Lisbon.
      Chelsea are eyeing a move to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
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      But owner Roman Abramovich is ready to back Thomas Tuchel in the summer transfer market in order to turn his club back into Premier League title challengers.
      The German has dramatically improved Chelsea’s defensive record since taking charge in January but it’s in attack he wants to add more options.
      Midfielder Jorginho is their top-scorer in the top-flight this term with seven goals.
      And that measly stat has convinced Tuchel that he must prioritise signing a striker when the window re-opens next month.
      Tottenham star Harry Kane and Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland are both on his wishlist.
      However, according to The Sunday World, Abramovich is ‘eager’ to lure Lukaku back to west London from Inter Milan as he is one of his ‘favourite strikers’, 
      The Belgian international spent three years at Stamford Bridge but was shipped out on-loan after barely featuring under Jose Mourinho, eventually leaving to join Everton in 2014.
      The ex-Manchester United ace has just helped Inter Milan win the Serie A title but now his club have been thrown into turmoil following Antonio Conte’s departure.

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      The Italian quit his job as boss due to Inter’s plans to sell around £65m worth of talent.
      Now it looks like Chelsea will try to capitalise on that and bring Lukaku back.
      And they are allegedly ready to raise the funds to do that by offloading a number of big names.
      Today’s report states the sales of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ross Barkley, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Abraham will ‘likely to raise a healthy sum that will all be ploughed back into Tuchel’s transfer kitty’ this summer.
      Tammy Abraham is one of the stars who the Blues will allegedly sellCredit: PA
      Abraham’s future remains up-in-the-air after he was not even named on the bench as the Blues lost the FA Cup Final 1-0 to Leicester at Wembley.
      That is despite him still being Chelsea’s joint-leading scorer in all competitions this season with 12 even though he has barely featured in Tuchel.
      Kepa was dropped earlier this year and the club would seem happy to recoup as much money back as possible on the Spaniard.
      Loftus-Cheek has spent the past season on-loan at Fulham while Barkley was with Aston Villa on a similar deal.
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      Man Utd loanee Jesse Lingard was made a ‘scapegoat’ for club’s issues before West Ham move, claims Micah Richards

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      JESSE LINGARD became Manchester United’s “scapegoat’ before their revival, claims Micah Richards.
      West Ham loan star Lingard shone with a debut double in Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Aston Villa.

      Jesse Lingard launched his West Ham loan with a double to see off Aston VillaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Loan midfielder Jesse Lingard cracks the Hammers 2-0 up at Aston Villa before rounding off their 3-1 win with a late poacher’s strikeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      And while Hammers’ boss David Moyes tipped the England midfielder to challenge for a place at the Euros, pundit Richards defended him from past critics.
      Former Manchester City defender Richards told Match of the Day: “You’re happy for him because what he’s gone through at Man United, he became the scapegoat. He is a quality player, isn’t he?
      “His intent was there from the off. He was getting comfortable, growing into the game, wanting the ball because it was a big occasion for him.
      “You’ve been hiding behind the Man United covers, as some people would say, but we see here, he’s got more to his game.”

      West Ham’s classy victory put them fifth, six points off second-placed United, as Lingard stood out on his first Premier League start for 13 months.
      The 28-year-old smashed home their second goal on 56 minutes and pounced again late on when his shot was spilled into the net by Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez 
      And ex-United chief Moyes singled out the 24-cap Three Lions star after the most difficult year of his career.

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      He said: “It is great when you bring someone in and they do well.

      “If he keeps up the form he showed – and he is not completely match-fit – scoring the goals, he will not be far way from Gareth Southgate’s England squad in the summer.”
      Richards’ Match of the Day colleague Danny Murphy also hailed Lingard’s fresh start.
      The former Liverpool playmaker said: “He played with swagger, he played with confidence.
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      “Being a big fish in a smaller pond might do him the world of good, where the responsibility is on him.
      “He wasn’t a regular at United, but he’s scored goals in cup finals, he’s been there and done it.
      “How well he’s looked after himself. He’s hardly played this season and he was fit as a fiddle.”
      And Old Trafford manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists Lingard can return to a major role at United next season, having already extended his contract there until 2022.
      ‘HE’S UNITED THROUGH AND THROUGH’
      Solskjaer said: “We want Jesse to come back here revitalised and having shown at West Ham how good a player he is.
      “He’s just been unfortunate with a couple of issues – some periods that he had to stay away from us with the Covid and isolation.
      “The rest of the team has done well. We’ve had little to no injuries and he’s not forced his way into the team, unfortunately.”
      “He’s a Man United player through and through.”

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