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    Chelsea ‘ready to force Conor Gallagher out of club’ to balance books with Liverpool and Newcastle eyeing transfer swoop

    CHELSEA are reportedly ready to force Conor Gallagher out of the club to help balance the books. Several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle and Liverpool, are said to be monitoring the England midfielder’s situation.
    Conor Gallagher could be sold by Chelsea this summerCredit: Rex
    Gallagher has two years left on his deal and Chelsea are yet to open any talks over an extension.
    The Mail reports that the club view the 23-year-old as an easy sale and that offloading academy graduates means more profit.
    Chelsea are under pressure from Financial Fair Play rules after owner Todd Boehly splashed over £600million across the previous two transfer windows.
    The Blues are 11th in the Premier League and so also look set to miss out on European football and the revenue that brings.
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    Gallagher has supposedly attracted interest from the likes of Everton, Brighton and Borussia Dortmund, as well as Liverpool and Toon.
    Jurgen Klopp is keen to freshen up his midfield this summer but no enquiry has been made.
    Newcastle are also keen on Gallagher and his team-mate Mason Mount, who is stalling over a new deal.
    However, Mount’s £70m asking price has led to Eddie Howe believing that he will end up agreeing to stay at Stamford Bridge.
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    Chelsea could look to sell a number of players this summer with the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Edouard Mendy and Armando Broja all potentially leaving.
    Levi Colwill is currently on loan at Brighton and could be sold this summer despite the West Londoners desire to keep the homegrown defender. More

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    Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target spotted wearing LIVERPOOL shirt as Jurgen Klopp prepares deal to poach midfielder

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been dealt a blow to their transfer plans.It comes after a picture emerged online of target Ryan Gravenberch wearing a Liverpool shirt.

    Jurgen Klopp wants to overhaul his midfield in the summerCredit: Alamy
    Ryan Gravenberch will reportedly be available for as little as £25millionCredit: Getty
    The Bayern Munich midfielder, 20, was seen wearing the Reds shirt from the 2019/20 season.
    The photo may come as a major boost to Liverpool.
    Jurgen Klopp is desperate to freshen up his ageing midfield with some new signings.
    The Times report Gravenberch will cost just £25million in the summer, putting him well within top clubs’ budgets.
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    The Dutchman represents a much cheaper alternative to Jude Bellingham.
    Liverpool pulled out of the race to sign the Englishman after being quoted a price of £130m by Borussia Dortmund.

    Dutch outlet De Telegraaf have reported Gravenberch is open to a move to Liverpool following a meeting between his representatives and the club last week.
    Gravenberch has struggled for game time since moving to Germany from Ajax last summer.
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    He has started just once in the Bundesliga but has come on as a sub 17 times.
    Both Man Utd and Arsenal are also looking for central midfielders.
    The Gunners have been targeting Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo for some time, while United remain keen on Frenkie de Jong. More

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    Man Utd and Liverpool transfer boost as Alexis Mac Allister ‘will 100% quit Brighton’ in summer

    ALEXIS MAC ALLISTER is set to leave Brighton at the end of the season, according to reports.The 24-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Amex Stadium since his World Cup triumph with Argentina in December.
    Mac Allister is set to leave Brighton at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, he is “100% guaranteed” to leave when the summer transfer window opens.
    Romano tweeted: “Understand Alexis Mac Allister and his camp consider summer move as 100% guaranteed. The expectation is for an early transfer.
    “Alexis will give his best for Brighton until June.
    “Liverpool and Man United will discuss with player side soon.”
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    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly made Mac Allister his top transfer target last week after the Reds pulled out of the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.
    Dortmund have set an asking price of £130million for Bellingham which has been deemed far too expensive by Liverpool officials.
    Instead, they have turned their attention to Mac Allister, who is expected to cost around £80m.
    However, several other clubs including Man Utd, Chelsea, Man City and Arsenal have also expressed an interest in signing him so a bidding war could ensue.
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    Mac Allister’s father, Carlos, recently revealed that the midfielder will likely seek a move away at the end of the season.
    He said: “Normally, the upcoming transfer market will find him playing for another club, we don’t know which one yet as the talks are starting.

    “It’s very likely that Alexis will be playing in another team in the summer.”
    Mac Allister joined Brighton from South American side Argentinos Juniors for £7million in 2019 on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
    He agreed a 12-month contract extension in October, meaning his current deal expires in June 2025.
    Brighton also have the option of extending his contract for another year. More

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    Fears Levi Colwill could snub new Chelsea deal amid manager uncertainty and transfer interest from Premier League rivals

    CHELSEA defender Levi Colwill could reject a new contract due to the Blues’ managerial uncertainty, according to reports.The 20-year-old centre-back has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool following an impressive campaign on loan at Brighton.
    Levi Colwill has had a superb season with BrightonCredit: Getty
    The Seagulls are also monitoring the possibility of securing a permanent move for the England U21 international in the summer.
    Chelsea are hoping to tie Colwill down to a long-term deal and do not want to sell the young defender.
    He is under contract until 2025 – with the option of an additional 12 months if he plays a certain number of games.
    However, The Athletic are reporting that Colwill wants to wait until the Blues announce their new permanent head coach before deciding his future.
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    Frank Lampard has taken charge of the club on an interim basis, but is expected to depart in the summer.
    Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann have been mooted as potential successors to Graham Potter – who was sacked earlier this month.
    And while the club have plans for Colwill, he is still assessing his options before he considers a contract extension.
    Chelsea have a host of centre-backs in their squad – including Kalidou Koulibaly, Benoit Badiashile, Thiago Silva, Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah.
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    Marc Cucurella, Reece James and Cesar Azpilicueta can also fill in at centre-half.
    And the Blues are set to miss out on European football next season, meaning Colwill’s opportunities could be limited at Stamford Bridge.
    And if he does not pen a new deal, Chelsea may choose to sell him to raise funds in order to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
    Owner Todd Boehly has spent £600million across the last two transfer windows.
    Colwill has made 15 appearances for Brighton this season, keeping six clean sheets.
    As well as his loan spell with the South Coast side, he also turned heads with his displays on loan at Huddersfield during their 2021/22 Championship campaign.
    He made 32 appearances for The Terriers, helping them reach the play-off final before they were beaten 1-0 by Nottingham Forest.
    Colwill wore the No26 shirt while at Huddersfield, leading many Chelsea fans to label him the “new John Terry”. More

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    Liverpool ‘hold talks with Dutch midfielder’s father’ as Jurgen Klopp lines up transfers after moving on from Bellingham

    LIVERPOOL have stepped up their pursuit of Bayern Munich star Ryan Gravenberch, according to reports.The Reds are keen to upgrade their midfield in the summer after a disappointing campaign.
    Liverpool spoke to Ryan Gravenberch’s father this weekCredit: Getty
    Jurgen Klopp has promised arrivals and Gravenberch is seemingly a key target for the club.
    Liverpool had been linked with Jude Bellingham but that interest has faded with Borussia Dortmund demanding £130million for the England international.
    Gravenberch is a much cheaper alternative with a projected price tag of just £25million.
    And Liverpool made a move to land the Netherlands international this week by meeting with his father, according to The Times.
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    The Reds have reportedly been tracking Gravenberch for some time with the 20-year-old initially bursting onto the scene at Ajax.
    His impressive performances for the Dutch champions earned him a £21m move to Bayern last summer, where his career has stalled somewhat.
    Gravenberch has made just three starts this season, only one of which has been in the Bundesliga, with ex-boss Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel preferring more experienced options.
    That means the German giants could be open to letting the youngster leave at the end of the season, with Liverpool big admirers.
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    Liverpool’s midfield overhaul could also see Chelsea star Mason Mount arrive on a free.
    Mount is said to be the Reds’ number one summer target after ending their interest in Bellingham, though the Blues are plotting one last push to convince Mount to sign a long-term deal.
    Liverpool are also interested in another Chelsea midfielder, Conor Gallagher, with Klopp a fan of the 23-year-old. More

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    Jude Bellingham’s preference for next season threatens to deal blow to Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool’s transfer plans

    JUDE BELLINGHAM’S reported transfer preference is set to deal a big blow to the summer plans of England’s financial heavyweights. The likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all big fans of the 19-year-old and are eager to try and secure his signature.
    Jude Bellingham’s preferred club next season will come as a blow to the likes of Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: Getty
    However, these plans are set to be thwarted due to Bellingham’s own preference of destination next season.
    According to The Times, Bellingham would prefer to STAY in Germany with Borussia Dortmund until 2024.
    The reason derives from Bellingham’s fear of pushing for a move which may not be “absolutely right” for him.
    Liverpool had been the widely reported frontrunners to land Bellingham in the summer.
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    However, the Reds pulled out of the race to sign him after bulking at Dortmund’s £130million asking price.
    The fee is in the budget of some other interested clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Manchester City.
    The Times report also suggests there was no real indication from Bellingham that he preferred Anfield to elsewhere despite his father, Mark, being a Liverpool fan.
    Dortmund would like to keep Bellingham for another season before they are forced into a decision with his contract expiring in 2025.
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    But they are said to be planning a new contract for Bellingham that would see his salary rise by a whopping 150 per cent to £13m a year.
    This deal would also include a release clause of £131m. More

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    Liverpool star Roberto Firmino wanted by Roma in free transfer as Jose Mourinho looks to raid Reds for striker

    LIVERPOOL forward Roberto Firmino is reportedly receiving interest from Jose Mourinho’s Roma.The Brazilian, 31, will become a free agent in the summer after it was confirmed he will not renew his contract at the end of the season.
    Roberto Firmino will become a free agent in the summerCredit: Reuters
    It brings to an end an eight-year spell at Anfield where he has contributed 109 goals and 79 assists in 359 appearances.
    But it has not yet been confirmed where he will be playing his football come the start of the 2023/24 campaign.
    According to journalist Nicolo Schira, Roma are keen on the South American forward.
    Mourinho’s men are set to qualify for the Champions League as they sit third in the Serie A table.
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    Roma are also still in with a chance of winning the Europa League, despite a 1-0 defeat to Feyenoord in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
    But the Italian giants will need to pull out all the stops if they are to secure Firmino’s signature.
    He has been linked with Napoli, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and AC Milan.
    And earlier this week it was reported that Real Madrid are set to make a shock swoop for the former Hoffenheim man.
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    Firmino is best known for forming part of Liverpool’s deadly front trio alongside Mo Salah and Sadio Mane.
    But the arrivals of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Coady Gakpo have slowly seen his game time dwindle under Jurgen Klopp.
    Firmino’s agent Roger Wittmann confirmed last month that the Brazil international will depart Merseyside in the summer.
    He told Scores365: “I can confirm that [he will leave Liverpool]. It’s a nice way to leave after eight incredible years.” More

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    Liverpool tracking Bradley Barcola over summer transfer with 20-year-old tipped to be top star at Lyon

    LIVERPOOL are reportedly tracking Lyon star Bradley Barcola.And they could launch a move for the exciting winger this summer.
    Liverpool are keeping an eye on Lyon’s Bradley Barcola ahead of a potential summer swoopCredit: AP
    Barcola, 20, burst onto the scene with 13 first-team appearances last term.
    But he has upped this game this season, scoring seven goals and assisting a further four in 25 matches.
    Barcola has already been summoned to the France U21 squad.
    And many in his homeland are tipping the ace to eventually win a senior call-up from Didier Deschamps.
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    According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcola is now attracting interest from lots of top European sides.
    But it’s Liverpool who are leading the race for the wide forward.
    The Reds have reportedly sent scouts to watch Barcola on several occasions.
    And he could find himself on his way to Anfield when the transfer window opens this summer.
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    Jurgen Klopp has made no secret of his desire for a mega rebuild.
    He had been hoping to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund.
    But it’s reckoned Liverpool have dropped out of the race after being put off by his £130million price tag.
    The Reds are thought to also be tracking Chelsea star Mason Mount and midfield teammate Conor Gallagher.
    And there could also be reinforcements in defence following Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s decline in form. More