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      ‘Wishful thinking’ – Man Utd and Liverpool get HUGE transfer boost as Dortmund chief casts doubt on Bellingham future

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND have confirmed that they want to keep Jude Bellingham – although they admit it could be “wishful thinking”.The 19-year-old England star is arguably the most sought-after player in Europe with a host of top clubs chasing him.
      Dortmund have confirmed they want to keep Jude BellinghamCredit: Rex
      Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have both supposedly seen early moves knocked back by the midfielder himself.
      Bellingham appears to be against joining either of those two amid interest from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
      However, we revealed last week how Los Blancos are feeling that the financial wealth of the Premier League has led them to believe that a return to England for the ex-Birmingham City ace is on the cards.
      Bellingham is under contract at Dortmund until 2025 – meaning they are under no immediate pressure to cash in on him this summer.
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      However, they do know that his price tag is likely to be at its peak come the end of the season.
      The Bundesliga club’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl has now confirmed that there is no guarantee they will look to sell him and says they are desperate to hang on to him.
      But he also admitted that there have been no advanced talks over an extension and that a new deal seems unlikely.
      Kehl said: “There has been no new development. We’ll have to be patient for a little longer.
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      “But of course we try to keep Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund as long as possible because he is an incredibly important player who has shown once again this season how he identifies with this club and makes the team better.
      “Things develop due to market mechanisms. So of course I have my thoughts and also have my wishful thinking. I can’t say whether that will happen in the end.
      “From Borussia Dortmund’s point of view, the wishful thinking would be to keep a player of this quality at this club for as long as possible.
      “I would also like to have kept Erling Haaland or Jadon Sancho at Borussia Dortmund, because you can only imagine if we had managed to keep all three players in one team, what opportunities would then arise.”
      Kehl added: “We will always try everything to keep players of this quality at BVB – because we are ambitious, because we want to win titles. For this we need not only good, but also outstanding players.”
      Dortmund and Bellingham have enjoyed a six-match winning streak since returning from the World Cup.
      They welcome Chelsea to Germany for the first-leg of their last-16 Champions League clash on Wednesday. More

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      Man Utd ‘joined by Liverpool in £107m Victor Osimhen transfer race with Jurgen Klopp to be given monster summer kitty’

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly joined Manchester United in the transfer chase for the £107 million-rated Victor Osimhen.And Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will allegedly have a huge summer kitty to rebuild his squad at Anfield.
      Liverpool will battle Man Utd for Victor Osimhen this summerCredit: Rex
      The 24-year-old Nigerian star Osimhen has fired Napoli 15 points clear at the top of the Serie A table in their pursuit of a first title since 1990.
      Recent reports have emerged suggesting Man Utd are preparing to launch a staggering £107million transfer bid.
      Such a deal would equal the current British transfer record set by Chelsea’s acquisition of Enzo Fernandez in January.
      Despite the potentially huge offer, Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis remains defiant over the possibility of a sale and wants to keep the hitman.
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      However, it could now be about to get even harder to hold on to the ace.
      Fichajes have claimed that Liverpool are now battling United for Osimhen.
      And The Times states that the Reds will have “significant funds” available this summer to bring in new additions.
      Liverpool challenged for the quadruple last season but missed out on both the Champions League and Premier League title.
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      But Klopp’s ageing squad have failed to replicate that stunning form this term with the club currently languishing ninth in the top-flight despite last night’s Merseyside derby win over Everton.
      This latest update states that the German still has the backing of club chiefs and they will give him a chance to improve his side alongside the Anfield team’s new head of research.

      Osimhen left Lille for Napoli for £62.4m in 2020 and has scored 41 goals in 69 Serie A appearances since.
      He remains under contract until 2025 but no talks over an extension are believed to have yet taken place.
      The Red Devils lost Cristiano Ronaldo in December but brought in Wout Weghorst on-loan to bolster their forward line.
      Erik ten Hag is looking to bring in a new striker this summer for the long-term and has identified Napoli’s Osimhen as his No1 target. More

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      Jamie Carragher left baffled as Rafa Benitez reveals feelings on his old clubs Liverpool and Everton ahead of derby

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER is stunned by Rafa Benitez’s split loyalties ahead of Monday night’s Merseyside derby.The Spanish manager’s old clubs Liverpool and Everton meet  at Anfield in a clash that’s crucial for unwanted reasons.
      Rafa Benitez lasted just seven months in charge of Everton, having bossed big rivals Liverpool for six yearsCredit: AP
      Benitez’s Liverpool reign peaked with an amazing Champions League final comeback win against AC Milan, inspired by skipper Steven GerrardCredit: Getty
      The Reds’ expected title challenge has turned into a mid-table struggle, while the Toffees need victory to move out of the Prem drop zone.
      And former Liverpool defender Carragher is amazed at Benitez’s inability to choose between the two sides.
      The ex-Real Madrid and Newcastle chief won the Champions League in 2005 and FA Cup the following year as Anfield boss from 2004-2010.
      But in his last job he lasted just seven months at Goodison Park.
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      Everton sacked him in January 2022 after nine defeats in 13 games left them 15th, six points above the relegation spots.
      Now the Toffees have posted a quote from Benitez revealing: “I can’t say” – when asked about his derby preference.
      And ex-England star Carragher replied to the tweet with two ‘mind-blown’ emojis.
      Benitez gives his full verdict in a new book by Peter Kenny called “Crossing the Park: The Men Who Dared to Play for Both Liverpool and Everton”.
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      The only other person to manage both clubs was William Barclay… in the 19th century!
      In fact, the Dubliner was both teams’ first boss – for Everton from 1888-89 and Liverpool from 1892-1896.
      Benitez wrote: “When I first arrived at Anfield I was surprised by the people, they were very friendly.
      “They tried to help with adapting to the new place from day one.
      “Then at Everton, there were a lot of friendly people, but the difference was that some looked at you differently, they couldn’t forget the past with Liverpool.
      “I feel at home in Merseyside, my family is completely at home here and that is important. 
      “The Liverpool fans are still kind and close today, many of the Everton fans know what actually happened and are, let’s say, friendly.
      “I can’t say I’m more Liverpool or Everton today. Logically, in six years there were a lot of highs at Liverpool, but I still have good friends amongst the Everton fans.”
      Eormer long-serving Liverpool ace Jamie Carragher was surprised Benitez seemingly couldn’t pick between his two old Merseyside clubsCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd, Liverpool & Newcastle ‘in straight fight for Ruben Neves transfer as Barcelona pull out of race for Wolves ace’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Liverpool and Newcastle are reportedly “in a straight fight” to sign Ruben Neves this summer.Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Portuguese midfielder, 25, has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona over recent months.
      Barcelona have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Ruben NevesCredit: Reuters
      However, a fresh report has now claimed that the LaLiga giants have pulled out of the transfer race.
      And now that has left the Premier League trio of United, Liverpool and Newcastle battling it out for his signature.
      Spanish publication Sport reports that Neves’ agent Jorge Mendes met with Barcelona officials last week.
      But he was allegedly informed during the talks that Xavi’s side are prioritising strengthening in other positions.
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      They want to secure the future of veteran Sergio Busquets, who is out of contract, also.
      And even if they fail to do that, the publication claims that Xavi “prefers the profile of another type of midfielder” rather than Neves.
      The ace arrived at Molineux from Porto back in 2017 and has helped the club to consolidate in the Premier League after winning the Championship in his first season there.
      He now has less than 18 months remaining on his contract, and rather than risk losing him for nothing in 2024, Wolves look set to sell this summer.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag has long-been rumoured to be an admirer of the player, as is Kop manager Jurgen Klopp.
      But high-flying Newcastle are the latest team to join the scramble to sign Neves. More

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      Cody Gakpo admits he snubbed Chelsea and Man Utd transfers for Liverpool and reveals what Van Nistelrooy really thought

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      LIVERPOOL winger Cody Gakpo has revealed that he dismissed interest from both Manchester United and Chelsea before swapping Eindhoven for Anfield last month.Gakpo, 23, joined Liverpool in a £37million transfer from PSV at the beginning of the January transfer window.
      Gakpo has revealed that he snubbed Man Utd and Chelsea to join LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      He had originally been linked with a move to Leeds before Man Utd and Chelsea expressed an interest, but the winger recently admitted that the prospect of a move to Liverpool excited him the most.
      He told The Daily Mail: “I nearly went to Leeds in the summer but Louis van Gaal advised me that a change of team before the World Cup might be difficult so I decided not to go.
      “To be honest, the speculation affected me a little bit because it was the first time it had happened to me.
      “I just had to think ‘forget about it, play your best and see what happens later on’.
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      “Then when I heard about interest from Liverpool in the winter, I didn’t think about anything else. There was also Chelsea maybe but I already had my mind made up.
      “This is a good place for me to improve and develop and eventually show who I can be.”
      PSV manager – and former Man Utd star – Ruud van Nistelrooy has since slammed Gakpo for ignoring his transfer advice.
      But the young star has since insisted that he is happy in Liverpool.
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      He added: “It was just his wish I went to a big club and I think I achieved that.
      “We have a good relationship and still speak some times on the phone. He tries to help me.”
      Gakpo has made six appearances for Liverpool so far, but he is yet to score any goals or claim any assists. More

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      Real Madrid ‘want Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to replace Carlo Ancelotti’ and hope Bellingham transfer will convince him

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly keen to make Jurgen Klopp their next manager.And the Spanish giants hope signing Jude Bellingham will convince the German to swap Anfield for the Bernabeu.
      Jurgen Klopp is struggling at Liverpool after a stellar seven-year stintCredit: Alamy
      Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid sit eight points adrift of Barcelona in LaLigaCredit: Getty
      Klopp, 55, extended his deal with the Merseyside outfit in April last year as he agreed to remain in charge until 2026.
      But Liverpool have dropped off significantly this season following a dreadful run of form.
      The Reds sit 10th in the Premier League table as the pressure continues to ramp up on Klopp.
      And while his seven-year stint at the club leaves him with a huge amount of credit in the bank, he could still be approaching the end of his Anfield reign.
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      According to El Nacional, Klopp leaving Liverpool would see Real Madrid swoop in for the former Borussia Dortmund coach.
      Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti has a contract to keep him in the Spanish capital until the end of the 2023/24 season.
      But with Real trailing Barcelona by eight points in LaLiga, a campaign without major silverware – excluding the Club World Cup – would likely see Ancelotti depart.
      And president Florentino Perez has always been an admirer of Klopp – who has worked wonders at Mainz, Dortmund and Liverpool.
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      It is being reported they would attempt to sign both Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe in a bid to drag Klopp to the Bernabeu.
      Bellingham, 19, valued at more than £100million, has been heavily linked with a move to one of Europe’s giants.
      Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all thought to be interested in the England international.
      He is expected to leave Dortmund this summer after three years at the club – where he has contributed 20 goals and 24 assists in 117 games.
      And Klopp is a big fan of the teenage midfielder – who increased his price tag after a sensational World Cup.
      Mbappe, 24, is another player Klopp is reportedly interested in.
      The French superstar’s PSG future has been called into question after the Ligue 1 champions reportedly agreed to let him go in October.
      He only signed a new deal last summer to keep him in Paris until 2025, but could still leave at the end of the season if Real stump up the cash. More

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      Liverpool line up 6ft 4in Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen as Klopp eyes Alisson competition ahead of Kelleher exit

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      LIVERPOOL want Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen with a view to him being a future No 1.Verbruggen, 20, has claimed a place in Anderlecht’s side in Belgium this season and Kop scouts have put him at the top of their shopping list.
      Young Dutch goalie Bart Verbruggen is a summer target for LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The Anfield club know there is a strong chance that Republic of Ireland reserve Caoimhin Kelleher will move on in the summer.
      That possibly leaves them needing new competition for Alisson.
      Verbruggen is at the right age and stage in his career to take on that challenge and then possibly take over down the line.
      At 6ft 4in he is a big presence.
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      Liverpool could make their move soon once the Kelleher picture is clearer.
      If the Merseyside club dither then in-demand Verbruggen may be snapped up elsewhere.
      The Anderlecht starlet has been capped by Holland at youth level.
      He has been marked out as a major player for the future even after less than ten starts.
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      Verbruggen has played seven times this season in the Belgian first-tier for Anderlecht.
      Jurgen Klopp could land Verbruggen at a decent fee now.
      However, his value is likely to soar as he plays more – and that is also a consideration. More

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      Chelsea bosses ‘are resigned to Mason Mount refusing to sign new contract’ in Liverpool transfer boost

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      CHELSEA chiefs are “resigned” to Mason Mount refusing a new contract at Stamford Bridge, according to reports.The England international, 24, is set to enter the final 12 months of his Blues deal this summer.
      Mason Mount is continuing to delay signing a new deal with ChelseaCredit: Rex
      He has been linked with a move to Liverpool at the end of the season if Chelsea are unable to tie him down to a long-term agreement.
      And according to The Telegraph, there has been no breakthrough with regards to contract negotiations.
      It is understood the London club will be forced to “make a decision” in the summer if they cannot pen new terms.
      Some bosses at Stamford Bridge are said to be “resigned” to him not committing to the Chelsea project moving forward.
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      Mount has made 189 appearances for the Blues since breaking through into the first team in 2017.
      He has contributed 33 goals and 37 assists, winning the Champions League in 2021 under Thomas Tuchel.
      The versatile attacker has also racked up 36 caps for England, scoring five goals.
      Earlier this month, it was reported he is looking to treble his current wages of £80,000-a-week.
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      It comes amid a period of much change at the Bridge following Todd Boehly’s takeover.
      Mount has watched 17 new signings arrive since the summer with more than £600MILLION spent.
      Yet despite the huge amount of investment, Chelsea are languishing down in ninth place in the Premier League table.
      They have also been eliminated from the FA Cup, but still have Champions League ambitions as they prepare to face Borussia Dortmund in the last 16. More