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      Brutal reason Jude Bellingham is set to snub Man City transfer revealed as he nears Real Madrid move

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND superstar Jude Bellingham has reportedly turned down a move to Manchester City.Bellingham appears set to join Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window following a heated bidding war.
      Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham is not keen to join Manchester CityCredit: Reuters
      Bellingham has turned Manchester City down because they view them as “plastic”Credit: Getty
      Liverpool were also involved in the transfer chase but pulled out due to the midfielder’s astronomical valuation, which has been set at a reported €150million (£131m).
      City have also showed interest but the England international doesn’t appear keen on a move to the Etihad.
      That is according to German journalist Patrick Berger, who claims the 19-year-old and his family view the reigning Premier League champions as a “plastic” club.
      Bellingham holds the same view regarding other Gulf-backed clubs, such as Paris Saint-Germain.
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      The ex-Birmingham star is also not keen on Chelsea due to their “crazy transfer strategy” after owner Todd Boehly splashed over half a million pounds on his debut season.
      Therefore, a return to England appears almost impossible for the teenage sensation.
      This comes after reports suggesting Bellingham has accepted all of the details in his contract to join Real.
      In fact, the Stourbridge native is said to be “excited” by the project at Santiago Bernabeu.
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      Bellingham’s deal now hinges on an upcoming meeting between Real Madrid and Dortmund where they will discuss the proposed transfer.
      The two clubs will thrash out a final fee for the player, who is currently concentrating on helping Edin Terzic’s side win the Bundesliga.
      The German giants are second in the table with only one point separating them from rivals Bayern Munich. More

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      Liverpool cult hero set for shock appearance on Eurovision after winning over his nation on ‘Dancing with the Stars’

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      FORMER Liverpool ace Ragnar Klavan is set to make a surprise Eurovision appearance.The annual singing contest is being held at the city of Liverpool this year on behalf of war-torn Ukraine, who won last year.
      Liverpool fans will see a former player making a surprise Eurovision appearanceCredit: AFP or licensors
      Liverpool hero Ragnar Klavan will read Estonia’s voting results in EurovisionCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      This comes after Klavan competed in his country’s Dancing with the StarsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/ragnar.klavan17/
      Klavan is no stranger to those kinds of competitions as he reached the final of Estonia’s Dancing with the Stars last year.
      But the former centre-back won’t be showcasing his dancing skills on stage.

      The 37-year-old will instead be reading Estonia’s results during tonight’s semi-final.
      Klavan’s country will be represented by singer Alika and will perform alongside 15 other acts.
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      The former Estonia international will then reveal how his nation voted.
      And he could be doing the same on Saturday when the Eurovision final takes place at the Liverpool Arena.
      Klavan was one of Jurgen Klopp’s first signings in 2016 when he joined from Augsburg.
      The defender was bought for £4.2million, making him the most expensive Estonian footballer ever.
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      He spent two years at Liverpool and amassed a total of two goals in 53 appearances.
      Klavan couldn’t establish himself as a starter at the Reds but still made Premier League history.
      In January 2018, he became the first ever Estonian player to score in the Prem with a last-gasp winner at Burnley.
      Klavan left soon after and joined Cagliari before returning to his country in 2021.
      He played for Paide Linnameeskond until his departure last year. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd keeper signed by Sir Alex Ferguson ‘set for Premier League return in controversial Liverpool transfer’

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      FORMER Manchester United keeper Ron-Robert Zieler could be set for a return to the Premier League amid interest from Liverpool.The German shot-stopper, 34, left Old Trafford 13 years ago in search of first-team football.
      Ron-Robert Zieler has played more than 300 games for HannoverCredit: Getty – Contributor
      He featured for Manchester United’s youth team but never played a first-team gameCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Signing for Man Utd in 2005, Zieler was included in Sir Alex Ferguson’s squad for their League Cup clash against Middlesbrough during the 2008/09 campaign.
      But he never made an appearance for the Red Devils and left to join Hannover in 2010.
      A short spell back in England with Leicester in 2016 saw him play nine Premier League games.
      He then returned to the Bundesliga for a stint with Stuttgart and is now enjoying a second spell at Hannover.
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      But according to Bild, he could be set for a shock move to Anfield.
      That is because Hannover’s ex-sporting director, Jorg Schmadtke, is expected to make the switch to Liverpool.
      And Zieler is being heavily linked as his first signing on Merseyside given Schmadtke brought him to Hannover more than a decade ago.
      Liverpool are in the market for a back-up keeper to Alisson as their No2 Caoimhin Kelleher is attracting interest from Tottenham, Brentford and Brighton.
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      The Irishman, 24, has played just 20 matches during his five years under Jurgen Klopp and is now understood to be seeking more game time.
      His departure could leave a vacant space for Zieler – who was Joachim Lowe’s third-choice keeper in Germany’s 2014 World Cup-winning squad.
      Zieler has one year left on his contract with Hannover after the club triggered an extension in March.
      And the club’s sporting director, Marcus Mann, recently said: “Ron has a contract with us, we’re making plans with him.”
      But Liverpool will remain confident they can prise him away from the German outfit, particularly if they snatch Champions League qualification.
      Klopp’s men sit one point adrift of fourth-place Manchester United in the Premier League table having played one game more.
      But they have just three matches to close the gap on the Red Devils – which come against Leicester, Aston Villa and Southampton. More

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      Brighton complete £30m club-record transfer for Watford striker Joao Pedro with Liverpool’s James Milner lined up next

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      BRIGHTON have completed the club record signing of Joao Pedro from Championship side Watford.The Seagulls have forked out just shy of £30million for the Brazilian striker, with the deal having the potential to rise to £35m.
      Joao Pedro has completed a move to BrightonCredit: Getty
      Brighton announce the transfer earlier todayCredit: https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1654508753536835585
      The deal smashes Brighton’s previous transfer recordCredit: Getty
      Pedro, 21, has signed a five-year deal at The Amex and will join the club when the summer transfer window officially opens following this season.
      The deal breaks Brighton’s previous club record signing of £20m paid to Bristol City in 2019 to sign defender Adam Webster and is a huge fee for Watford.
      Pedro has 11 goals and four assists in 35 Championship appearances this season.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s side are also set to sign Liverpool midfielder James Milner on a free transfer.
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      Milner, 37, is out of contract at Anfield this summer and is expected to agree a one-year deal on the south coast, joining former Liverpool teammate Adam Lallana at The Amex.
      Following the Pedro announcement, Seagulls technical director, David Weir, said: “Joao has been a long-term target of ours, and he has also attracted a lot of interest from across Europe.
      “So, we are delighted to have reached an agreement with a key target for the club ahead of the summer window opening, and it is great for Joao that he can focus on the new season, with his immediate future settled.
      “He’s a brilliant young talent, technically very good, quick and with an eye for goal.
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      “He will complement our existing forward line very well.
      “He also has settled well here, with good experience of both the Premier League and Championship and more than 100 games for Watford.”
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      Arsenal learn Moises Caicedo price as fans complain transfer will cost ‘almost as much as Bellingham’

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      ARSENAL have learned how much they will need to pay in order to land Moises Caicedo after Brighton reportedly named their asking price. Caicedo, who starred in Brighton’s 1-0 win over Manchester United, was the subject of a £70million bid from the Gunners in the January transfer window.
      Moises Caicedo’s asking price has been revealedCredit: Getty
      Caicedo put in a strong performance to help Brighton beat Manchester United
      However, the Seagulls rejected this offer and Caicedo has remained a key part of Roberto de Zerbi’s set-up on the south coast after signing a new long-term contract running to 2027.
      But now Brighton have named their asking price for any potential suitors for the midfielder.
      According to Sky Sports, they will expect offers “well in excess” of the £70m offer submitted by Arsenal in January.
      The report adds that Brighton will not stand in the 21-year-old’s way if a suitable bid is arrives this summer.
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      Arsenal have retained their interest in Caicedo, with the Ecuador international reportedly one of the top names on Mikel Arteta’s six-man summer shopping list.
      Caicedo’s strong form this season has also piqued the interest of clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
      Reacting to the news online, one Twitter user said: “Bellingham won’t go for much more than that.
      “Good player but I’d be disappointed if we paid that for him after saying Jude was too expensive.”
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      A second typed: “Caicedo is not worth £100m. Yes he’s good but that’s just a scam.”
      A third wrote: “If Brighton demand £100m+ for Caicedo we should walk. He’s not worth that and neither is Declan Rice.”
      The same policy goes for fellow Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, who has reportedly held talks with Man Utd over a transfer. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘on verge of sensational Real Madrid transfer after Man City join Liverpool in dropping out of race’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly on the verge of signing Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.The England international is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after his performances over the last two years.
      Real Madrid are reportedly close to signing Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The midfielder will sign a contract until 2029Credit: Getty
      Premier League sides were keen on his signature, but Madrid are close to sealing a deal on a contract worth £12million-a-year, according to Marca.
      Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been tipped with an interest in the midfielder.
      Liverpool dropped out of the race last month after discovering that a transfer would be too expensive.
      Whereas now they have been joined by Man City on the wayside.
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      The report suggests that Bellingham has opted to move to the Santiago Bernabeu despite being offered more money by the Premier League side.
      The Spanish outlet claims that Madrid have been planning the transfer for over a year and now have an “agreement in principle”.

      This deal will see the Englishman become a Madrid player on June 30 and will sign a contract until 2029.
      However, the clubs are believed still yet to have agreed a fee.
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      German outlet BILD is suggesting that Dortmund are asking for £124million, while Madrid are prepared to offer between £90m and £105m.
      But Marca, suggests that the “friendly” Dortmund will “not push the operation” back and will take a lower fee.
      Should the transfer go through it would be a major coup for Madrid.
      Bellingham will be hoped to ease the loss of veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, who are both approaching the end of their careers.
      He is seen as the long-term successor for the latter.
      And it’s reckoned Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni have both spoken to Bellingham about joining them in Spain.
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      I was crushed after losing 6-1 at Liverpool… then I woke up drunk off my head on a hotel floor and signed for them

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      STEVEN CAULKER has revealed the emotional rollercoaster he went on back in the 2015/16 season.The 31-year-old once graced the Premier League with the likes of Tottenham, Cardiff, Queens Park Rangers and even Liverpool.
      Steven Caulker had a torrid time during a 6-1 defeat to Liverpool while at SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      But he then revealed the story of how they signed him soon afterCredit: Getty
      And Caulker, who now turns out for Wigan, revealed the story of how he ended up at the Reds despite having a torrid time against them shortly before.
      Caulker revealed how he went for a boozy night in Dublin after a 6-1 thrashing against Liverpool while playing for Southampton in the EFL Cup, only for his agent to call and tell him they wanted to sign him.
      After opening up on his devastation at the defeat and being isolated out of the squad, Caulker told the Under The Cosh Podcast: “And then the phone call come from Liverpool.
      “So the team I’ve just had a absolute mare against and lost 6-1 contact my agent whilst I’m drunk in Dublin, cause I was out of the squad at Southampton so I’d gone to Dublin for a p*** up.
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      “And I was there off my head, woke up still fully clothed laying on the floor.
      “My agent two missed calls, the papers are what I’m thinking. I pick up and he says ‘you’ll never guess what, Liverpool want to sign you’.
      “I said ‘nah I must still be drunk, but he says ‘nah nah seriously where are you? Get yourself back home now, I’m just waiting for one phone call but this is nearly done’…
      “Get downstairs, water, water, water, shower, freshen up, jump on the plane back and that same evening I’m on a train up to Liverpool and that was that.
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      “That was on the Sunday I guess. Monday I signed and Tuesday we’re playing Arsenal and I come on up front.”
      Caulker joined Jurgen Klopp’s side on loan in January after Southampton allowed his loan from QPR to be cut short.
      In total the Londoner has made 123 top flight appearances in his career. More

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      Jurgen Klopp tries to walk out of interview early as Sky Sports reporter shouts ‘hang on’ at Liverpool manager

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      JURGEN KLOPP was told to “hang on” after trying to cut his post-match interview short.The Kop chief was on cloud nine following Liverpool’s last-gasp victory over Tottenham – who they beat 4-3 at Anfield on Sunday.
      Liverpool ran out 4-3 winners over Tottenham in a pulsating match at AnfieldCredit: GETTY
      But Kop chief Jurgen Klopp was far from happy with with ref Paul Tierney after the matchCredit: PA
      The German tried to cut his post-match interview early when discussing TierneryCredit: TWITTER@SKYSPORTSPL
      But his mood switched when the topic changed to referee Paul Tiernery’s decision to award a soft free kick to Spurs before Richarlison’s equaliser and his celebration following Jota’s stoppage-time winner.
      He told Sky Sports: “My celebration towards the fourth official, I didn’t say any bad words or nothing.
      “But it was unnecessary that I got punished immediately. I pulled my hamstring or abductor, or whatever. So fine, that’s fair.
      “But what he said to me when he gave me the yellow card – pfff.”
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      The interviewer tried to get the German to elaborate by saying: “Go on.”
      The former Borussia Dortmund chief replied: “No, that’s not possible. It’s absolutely not possible. But it’s not okay as well.”

      Klopp then tried to walk away, prompting the interviewer to say: “Hang on.”
      A fired-up Klopp then said: “I said what I wanted to say, so there’s no extra question.”
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      He added: “I stopped then there so that it’s. Okay, thanks.”
      Klopp didn’t hold back with his opinion on Tiernery before trying to prematurely end the interview.
      He said: “We have our history with Tierney, I really don’t know what he has against us.
      “He has said there [are] no problems but that cannot be true.
      “How he looks at me, I don’t understand it.
      “In England nobody has to clarify these situations, it’s really tricky and hard to understand.
      “What he said to me when he gave me the yellow card is not OK.”
      Liverpool will be back in action on Wednesday night, welcoming tenth-placed Fulham to Anfield. More