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      Mac Allister breaks down in tears in final Brighton game as De Zerbi all-but confirms two players’ transfer exits

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      BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that star duo Alex Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo are set to leave the club.The Seagulls signed off their campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa this afternoon.
      Both Brighton’s Alexis Mac Alliste and Moises Caicedo look set to leaveCredit: AFP
      Roberto De Zerbi comforted Alexis Mac Allister as he burst into tears after the defeat at VillaCredit: Getty
      However, they are still celebrating after securing a sixth-place finish and Europa League football next term.
      Midfield duo Mac Allister, 24, and Caicedo, 21, have both played a key role in that success and have a host of top clubs chasing their services.
      And their manager is resigned to losing the pair of them once the transfer window re-opens.
      Speaking after the Villa loss, De Zerbi said: “I think it can be the last game of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo.
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      “I think it is right they can leave, change team and play at a higher level.”
      Mac Allister was spotted in tears after the defeat at Villa after seemingly playing his final game for the club.
      He has been linked with an array of top clubs following his superb World Cup winning exploits with Argentina.
      The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool for a long time and is said to be very close to completing his transfer to Merseyside.
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      Chelsea have also been reported as interested in the midfielder, but may struggle to attract him without European football while Man City have allegedly joined the chase to sign him. 
      Mac Allister has scored 10 goals and assisted a further two in the league this season and will likely command a huge fee if he does leave Brighton, with his contract not due to expire until 2025.
      Ecuadorian Caicedo helped the Seagulls secure Europa League football on Wednesday evening after a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
      He had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window, but Brighton clung on to their man.
      He then penned a new deal to keep him on the South Coast until 2027. But he is still expected to leave Brighton at the end of the season as both Chelsea and Arsenal circle for his signature.
      Moises Caicedo has played a huge role in helping Brighton seal European footballCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea and Liverpool ‘looking to raid Southampton’s £40m midfielder Romeo Lavia’ after relegation to Championship

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      CHELSEA and Liverpool are both reportedly preparing to battle it out for Southampton star Romeo Lavia.The 19-year-old joined the Saints from Manchester City last summer for £14million.
      Chelsea and Liverpool are plotting a £40m swoop for Southampton’s Romeo LaviaCredit: Getty
      The midfielder has shone on the South Coast during his 33 appearances despite Southampton being relegated from the Premier League.
      Those displays also brought international recognition with Lavia winning his first Belgian cap earlier this year.
      With Euro 2024 on the horizon, Lavia is unlikely to want to drop down into the Championship with Saints and seems one of the players certain to leave St Mary’s once the transfer window re-opens.
      The Times claim that Southampton see him as “their most valuable asset” as they plot a rebuild and are likely to demand at least £40m for him.
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      And they also state that both Chelsea and Liverpool are in the running to sign him.
      However, despite a clause that says he can be brought back to the Etihad if Man City match any bid made for him, his former club are not believed to be keen.
      Jurgen Klopp is planning his own overhaul at Liverpool over the coming months with long-serving stars such as James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain due to depart Anfield with replacements needed.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea’s director of recruitment Joe Shields signed Lavia for Southampton before he made the switch to Stamford Bridge.
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      And this update claims he is after the ace again – although he has allegedly struggled to convince everyone at the club to make the move.
      Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to watch Lavia against Brighton last weekend but the final decision is likely to come down to incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino. More

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      Man Utd and Liverpool battle Real Madrid in transfer race for World Cup winner and Bayern Munich star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool are reportedly battling Real Madrid in the chase to sign Benjamin Pavard.The French World Cup winner, 27, has been at Bayern Munich for four years.
      Three huge clubs are all chasing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin PavardCredit: Getty
      The full-back is a regular at the Bundesliga club but speculation has been mounting over his future.
      We reported this week how United supporters reacted underwhelming as they were linked with a move for Pavard.
      Now journalist Georg Holzner claims that the Red Devils face a fight to sign the star.
      It has been reported Premier League rivals Liverpool also want Pavard.
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      And LaLiga giants Real Madrid have also joined the race with all three sides having already contacted Bayern to enquire about the player.
      United are already well-stocked in full back areas, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia occupying the left-back area and Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the main right-backs.
      But Pavard comes with pedigree having won the World Cup in 2018 and the Champions League with Bayern in 2020.
      He has made 29 appearances at club level this term, scoring four goals and registering a single assist.
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      Despite Bayern’s season appearing to be heading towards a potential treble going into the March international break, it now looks set to end in major disappointment.
      The baffling decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Thomas Tuchel has been followed by an incredible collapse.
      The European powerhouse were quickly knocked out of the Champions League and German Cup.
      And they now face losing the league, which they have won consecutively for the last decade, if Dortmund win on the final day of the season. More

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      Generous Roberto Firmino gave Liverpool pals, staff and friends 200 personalised gift boxes including his own perfume

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      LIVERPOOL hero Roberto Firmino bid farewell to the Merseysiders with a personal gift to express his gratitude ahead of his imminent exit.The Reds announced Firmino will be departing Anfield in June when his contract expires after eight successful years at the Kop, where he won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.
      Liverpool hero Roberto Firmino bid farewell with an emotional giftCredit: Alamy
      The striker, 31, held a farewell party on Sunday and handed out 200 personalised gift boxes to team-mates, club employees, friends and family.
      The box included a signed Liverpool shirt with ‘With Love Bobby’ stitched on the front, as well as ‘Si Senor’ in the neck, as a nod to Reds supporters’ song for the fan favourite.
      The gifts also contained a bottle of his own perfume, which he branded ‘FIRMINO’.
      There was also a big card with a timeline of all his Liverpool achievements.
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      German Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg tweeted: “He [Firmino] prepared 200 gift boxes for his farewell.
      “He gave them to his guests on Sunday evening in Liverpool – including club employees, team-mates, friends and family.

      “The gifts included a special shirt signed by him and a specially created perfume by Firmino.
      “The party was very emotional. Talks with potential new clubs will start now.
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      Excl. 🎥 #Firmino: He prepared 200 gift boxes for his farewell. He gave them to his guests on Sunday evening in Liverpool – including club employees, teammates, friends and family. The gifts included a special shirt signed by him and a specially created perfume by Firmino.… pic.twitter.com/4i6gleHaOI— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) May 24, 2023

      “Out of respect for Liverpool, he has so far not considered other teams.”
      Firmino received an emotional standing ovation from the Liverpool fans and a guard of honour from his team-mates on his last ever game at Anfield on Saturday.
      The Brazilian commemorated his final Kop appearance with an important equaliser that kept the team’s slim Champions League hopes alive during a 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.
      The ex-Hoffenheim star then left the pitch in tears while the crowd continued to chant his name. More

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      Man Utd ‘will launch huge Mason Mount transfer bid’ as they try to steal march on two rivals in race for Chelsea star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to launch a £55million bid for Chelsea contract rebel Mason Mount.The midfielder, 24, looks increasingly likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after failing to agree a new deal.
      Man Utd are set to launch a £55m bid for Chelsea contract rebel Mason MountCredit: Getty
      And the Mail claims United are looking to steal a march on rivals as they prepare to table an offer this summer.
      Club sources have confirmed talks over a deal for Mount are set to commence once the season ends.
      Erik ten Hag has made the England midfielder his No1 priority.
      And United are ready to offer £55m to see off competition from rivals.
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      Mount has plenty of suitors at home and abroad, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich extremely interested.
      But United hope they can move into pole position by getting talks underway after Sunday’s final Premier League matches.
      Champions League winner Mount is out of contract in 2024.
      Chelsea have made numerous attempts to get him to sign a lucrative new extension.
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      But the two parties have been unable to agree on a wage, with Mount reportedly looking for £250,000-a-week like pal Reece James.
      Chelsea are hoping to bank £85m for Mount, who has been at the club since 2005 after coming through their Cobham academy.
      He has 33 goals in 195 games for the Blues since his 2019 debut.
      And Mount established himself as a key player under multiple managers like Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter.
      Incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino has told Todd Boehly he ideally wants Mount in his squad next season.
      But Chelsea are unwilling to keep hold of players who are out of contract the following summer.
      And if Mount is unable to strike terms late on, Boehly will look to cash in.
      He isn’t the only ace whose deal is up in 2024.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek is thought to be in advanced talks with AC Milan.
      And Mateo Kovacic could be set for a move to Prem champs Man City.
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      The likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic could also be sold.
      And there’s even question marks over Thiago Silva’s future despite his extension earlier this year, while N’Golo Kante could yet leave for free as his deal winds down next month. More

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      Liverpool star Andy Robertson lined up for shock £40m Real Madrid transfer as Spaniards seek natural left-back

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      ANDY ROBERTSON is a shock transfer target for Real Madrid, reports say. The Spaniards have been forced to improvise this season by playing Eduardo Camavinga at left-back.
      Andy Robertson is reportedly a shock transfer target for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      It comes after Ferland Mendy, 27, spent much of the season ruled out through injuries.
      Mendy is now being linked with a move away from the Bernabeu while Camavinga, 20, wants to shift back into midfield.
      So Real are in the market for a left-back and according to the Daily Mail, Liverpool’s Robertson are on their list.
      And it is believed the Scottish international, 29, would cost in the region of £40million.
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      Real have also been heavily linked with Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, 22.
      But the Canadian – contracted until 2025 – is strictly not for sale and the German champions are hoping to extend his deal.
      In another blow to Liverpool, Real look close to wrapping up a deal to sign England star Jude Bellingham.
      Personal terms are understood to have already been agreed.
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      The contract would keep him in the Spanish capital until 2029 with a pay package worth more than £17million-a-year.
      Real are set to pay a”fixed” amount of just over £87m for Bellingham, with bonuses also being added.
      The chase saw Liverpool pull out of the race due to a quoted asking price of £131m as they turn their attention to new midfield targets.
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      Man City join transfer chase for Brighton star and World Cup winner Mac Allister and could also snare Seagulls team-mate

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly interested in bringing two Brighton players to the Etihad next season as they set their summer transfer plans. According to the Mirror City are looking at luring both Alexis Mac Allister and Julio Enciso away from the South Coast.
      Alexis Mac Allister has had an exceptional season for Brighton and Argentina
      Julio Enciso has reportedly caught the eye of Pep Guardiola in the few games he has played
      Mac Allister has been linked with an array of top clubs following his superb World Cup winning exploits with Argentina.
      Enciso has shone for Brighton since he joined the club from Paraguayan first division side Libertad in the summer.
      The 19-year-old has scored three goals and registered two assists in his 18 Premier League games for the Seagulls.
      The Mirror have reported that Mac Allister and Enciso are on the list of players drawn up by Pep Guardiola and City’s sporting director Txiki Begiristain.
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      The Brighton pair could be considered replacements for Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva, who according to reports are expected to leave the Etihad in the summer.
      City are fresh off the back of a third consecutive Premier League title and will be a desirable destination for any player, but they will face competition for the signature of Mac Allister.

      The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool for a long time and is said to be very close to completing his transfer to Merseyside.
      Chelsea have also been reported as interested in the midfielder, but may struggle to attract him without European football and such an inflated squad.
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      Mac Allister has scored 10 goals and assisted a further two in the league this season and will likely command a huge fee if he does leave Brighton, with his contract not due to expire until 2025.
      It is also reported that City are interested in Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich and RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol in the summer window too. More

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      Liverpool on verge of Mac Allister transfer from Brighton – but there’s a catch

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      LIVERPOOL are close to signing Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister but will have to be quick, reports suggest.Mac Allister is the Reds’ top target ahead of the summer transfer window as manager Jurgen Klopp needs to bolster his midfield.
      Liverpool are on the verge of signing Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister but need to do it in JuneCredit: Getty
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, an agreement on personal terms is “90 per cent done” between the Merseysiders and the versatile midfielder.
      However, Liverpool will have to be quick as the Argentina international’s contract includes a fixed amount that can only be triggered in June.
      Klopp’s side will have to act swiftly to also avoid a potential transfer war with Chelsea as their incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the 24-year-old.
      Romano told his YouTube show Here we Go: “There is a fixed amount into the contract of Alexis Mac Allister at Brighton.
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      “We could say that this is working like a release clause. Yes, there is an exit clause for Alexis Mac Allister to leave Brighton.
      “Formally, it’s something that Alexis Mac Allister’s camp and Brighton decided when he signed a new contract months ago.
      ” In that moment they decided the fixed amount for Alexis Mac Allister to leave the club in the summer and to leave the club in June. So early in the window.
      “This is why Liverpool want to be fast, the agreement on personal terms is 90 per cent done.
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      “So Alexis Mac Allister is really really close to Liverpool but this clause is also helpful on club side.
      “Liverpool need now to complete the agreement on these details and then in that moment will be able to complete the deal.
      “But they know it is crucial to reach a full agreement with the player also on the final details to avoid any potential competition from other clubs with Mauricio Pochettino a big fan of Mac Allister.” More