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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer boost as ‘Barcelona OPEN to offers for star man as relationship with chiefs deteriorates’

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      BARCELONA are open to offers for defender Jules Kounde this summer as they continue in their struggle to balance the books, according to reports. Last year’s LaLiga champions are not having a good season as they flounder in third place, 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid.
      Jules Kounde is not the only player heading out the Nou Camp door this summerCredit: Rex
      Kounde previously been linked to Manchester United and ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Things escalated when manager Xavi Hernandez announced he would quit Barcathis summer, declaring the club had gone past “the point of no return.”.
      Another allegedly joining the mass exodus from Nou Camp this summer is Frankie de Jong, whose potential exit has sent Chelsea and Manchester United into a transfer war.
      According to Deportivo Mundo, Kounde, 25, is not happy with the way things are going at Barca.
      The centre-back is repeatedly forced to play at right-back, a position he has privately and publicly stated he does not like.
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      Kounde has not been at his usual standard on the right and has to compete with Ronald Araujo, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi and Andreas Christensen for his desired position.
      Despite assurances that he would return to centre back with the arrival of Joao Cancelo last summer, Kounde continues to find himself in the full-back role.
      But Hernandez’s ‘overbooking’ of centre-backs means they are in a good position to release one at the end of the season.
      The Frenchman, who only joined Sevilla in 2022, allegedly will be the first to go.
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      Manchester United and Chelsea are both in the running to take advantage of Barca’s predicament.
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      The Red Devils were linked with the defender when he was at Sevilla and apparently their interest has been re-ignited as Ten Hag looks to revamp his defensive ranks.
      The Blues have also shown interest in Kounde over the years, but lost out in 2022 when the defender chose Camp Nou over Stamford Bridge.
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      Kounde was even on the cusp of a deal with Chelsea the previous year, with the London team harbouring a strong belief that the move was inevitable once the Todd Boehly takeover was complete.
      Chelsea have also renewed their interest in Nou Camp teammate Pau Cubarsi, 17.
      With his staggeringly low release clause, the wonderkid has also attracted the interest of Premier League giants Manchester City. More

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      Coleen Rooney ‘worried’ about Wayne’s planned move into boxing with Man Utd legend ‘keen’ to step into ring

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      COLEEN ROONEY is “worried” about husband Wayne’s planned move into boxing – but has vowed to support him.The former England striker has left many shocked by his plans to enter to the ring.
      Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney is eyeing a shock move into the boxing worldCredit: MARK ROBINSON
      Roo has held shock talks with KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotionCredit: PA
      The Manchester United and England legend has been training for several monthsCredit: FACEBOOK.COM/WAYNEROONEY
      Rooney’s wife and childhood sweetheart Coleen has concerns about him entering the ringCredit: Instagram
      But SunSport can reveal Wazza has been training for his boxing debut for several MONTHS.
      Our source said: “Wayne has a boxing [heavy] bag at his home and is on it most days.
      “Since retiring from football, boxing training has been the way he’s kept himself in shape.
      “He’s really stepped things up over the last few months, and even more so since he left his job at Birmingham because he has a bit more time on his hands.
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      “The idea of boxing for real, and arranging a fight, has always been an ambition of Wayne’s, but now he is really keen to make it happen.
      “Coleen is naturally worried. She doesn’t want to see Wayne get hurt, and part of her wishes he would just stick to the gym work.
      “But, at the same time, she’s proud of the way he has focused on it and thrown his heart and soul into the training.
      “So, if he does go through with it, she’ll definitely support him.
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      “Whether she will be able to sit at ringside is another matter.
      “She used to get nervous enough at football games – but this would be on another level.”
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      Our story comes a day after it emerged Rooney had held talks about stepping into the boxing ring for a high-profile bout via the Misfits series.
      The controversial promotion sees YouTube stars like KSI and Logan Paul compete for big money.
      And now, former Manchester United star Rooney – who was sacked as Birmingham City boss last month after just 15 games in charge – is being lined up.
      It wouldn’t be the first time Rooney has pulled on boxing gloves.
      He infamously held an impromptu bout in his own kitchen nine years ago and was KNOCKED OUT by former Red Devils team-mate Phil Bardsley before mimicking the fall in a subsequent United goal celebration.
      Rooney has been weighing up his options as he waits to see if another managerial job presents itself after his stints with Birmingham, DC United and Derby County.
      The former United and Everton frontman has always been a keen boxing fan and was even a member of an amateur club as a kid in his home city of Liverpool.
      He once walked out with Ricky Hatton for the Manchester fighter’s clash with Jose Luis Castillo in Las Vegas and he has been ringside for other major fights.
      Wayne Rooney’s infamous kitchen spar with former Man Utd team-mate Phil Bardsley went viral in 2015Credit: THE SUN
      Rooney was knocked out cold by his former team-mate in the playful punch-upCredit: THE SUN
      He once messaged Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn and jokingly asked him to set up a fight.
      But a Misfits contest is now seen as a serious option for the retired footballer, with talks having taken place in recent weeks.
      Misfits isn’t governed by the British Boxing Board of Control so Rooney would not be competing in a professional contest.
      The events, which are broadcast on DAZN, have a mix of social-media celebrities of various fame and notoriety.
      The over-hyped promotions have often sparked controversy with ugly scenes at press conferences and weigh-ins.
      Many in the boxing world have called for the sport to distance itself from them.
      Rooney’s discussions with the promotion are still in their infancy, but it’s clear Misfits would have to dangle a mouthwatering sum to lure him.
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      Rooney is Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 appearances.
      Only Harry Kane has scored more goals than Rooney for England.
      Coleen Rooney doesn’t want to see Wayne get hurt in the ringCredit: SPLASH More

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      Inside Wayne Rooney’s boxing switch that is FIVE YEARS in making with both Jake Paul and KSI in Man Utd icon’s sights

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      WAYNE ROONEY’S plan to make a boxing switch might come as a shock to many – but it may just have been in the works for years. The Manchester United legend is an avid fan of the noble art and even trained as a schoolboy at an amateur club in Liverpool.
      Wayne Rooney has been linked with a stunning boxing switchCredit: Mark Robinson – The Sun
      But he chose football over boxing and went onto become one of England’s most talented players.
      Rooney retired from playing in 2021 and has moved into coaching – but it appears as though he has a masterplan to make a move into boxing.
      According to the Mirror, the Three Lions icon has held preliminary talks with Misfits Boxing.
      Misfits – founded by YouTuber-turned boxer KSI – homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts aired on streaming service DAZN.
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      It has seen stars of the social media, MMA and boxing world all compete in big-money events.
      And KSI once revealed Rooney actually reached out to him personally to try and discuss a fight between them.
      He said last January: “It’s funny – I hope he doesn’t get annoyed that I said this – but Wayne Rooney hit me up being like, ‘Oh, we should fight.’
      “And I said no. I just don’t want to do that. If Wayne Rooney is down, of course I think it would be good to have him in this space.”

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      Eddie Hearn – who promotes Anthony Joshua – has also discussed Rooney’s plan to get into boxing before.
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      Hearn said as far back as 2019: “He loves it. He’s been boxing in amateur clubs.
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      “Wayne would love to do a charity fight. All these guys, they love boxing.”
      And Hearn has even had messages from Rooney and talked up the former Birmingham boss returning to Old Trafford to fight Jake Paul.
      He told Rio Ferdinand last year: “I’ve actually spoke to Wayne a few times about the Jake Paul fight.
      “Normally, if he has a couple of glasses of red he’ll fire in a message to me at night going, ‘Listen, I wanna fight that geezer.’
      “Wayne can fight, he had a couple of amateur fights – but him against Jake Paul at Old Trafford, that’s actually a makeable fight.”
      Rooney, infamously knocked out in his kitchen by friend Phil Bardsley, has been out of work since being sacked by Birmingham in January. More

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      Barcelona ‘name their price’ for Man Utd transfer target Frenkie de Jong with Premier League rivals set for battle

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      BARCELONA have named their asking price for star midfielder Frenkie de Jong, it’s been claimed.The Netherlands international was wanted by several clubs before his 2019 move to the Nou Camp from Ajax.
      Barcelona have reportedly named their asking price for Frenkie de JongCredit: REX
      The Spanish giants are said to be willing to sell the 26-year-old for a whopping £85millionCredit: Rex
      Despite Barca’s inconsistency in recent years, De Jong has continued to impress – so much so Manchester United tried to acquire his services last summer.
      The Catalans were reluctant to sell the 26-year-old, although they’re now reportedly willing to part company with him.
      That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who claim the La Liga giants have slapped a staggering £85MILLION asking price on the midfielder.
      The interest of United boss Erik ten Hag could very well be piqued by apparent Barca’s willingness to sell De Jong.

      But the £85m asking could prove to be too much for the Prem big boys.
      Ten Hag managed De Jong during his time in charge of Ajax, in which they won a domestic double and reached the 2019 Champions League semi-final.
      Chelsea are rumoured to be keen on signing the midfielder, although Financial Fair Play could scupper their interest in acquiring his services.
      De Jong – who has scored 16 goals and provided 21 assists during his time at Barca – has seldom spoken about his future at the Nou Camp.
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      Frenkie de Jong has refused to commit his long-term future to BarcelonaCredit: GETTY
      The Dutchman, however, recently insisted he was more happy in the Catalan capital.
      But he refused to commit his long-term future to the club, saying: “Possibly.
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      “But I’m very satisfied at Barca. It’s always difficult to say. For now, I feel good here.”
      He added: “I am in the club where I always wanted to be, where I dreamed.”
      De Jong and his Barcelona team-mates will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling to Galicia to take on Celta Vigo. More

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      Man Utd ‘preparing transfer assault’ on in-demand Serie A star as Erik ten Hag targets defensive reinforcements

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly want to sign Gleison Bremer from Juventus this summer.The Red Devils have been monitoring the defender for several months, with Erik ten Hag desperate to bolster his backline.
      Man Utd are interested in signing Gleison BremerCredit: Getty
      And according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, they are “preparing an assault” to sign him.
      Bremer signed a four-and-a-half year contract extension with Juventus in December.
      However, the Serie A giants are prepared to let him leave for the right price.
      Juventus allegedly want around £60million for the Brazil international – and they have made that clear to Man Utd.
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      Ten Hag sees Bremer as the “most suitable” candidate for his side, Italian sources claim.
      Man Utd could accelerate talks at the end of the Premier League season.
      Bremer joined Juventus in a £45m transfer from Torino in July 2022 and has since made 68 appearances.
      He made his senior debut for Brazil two months later in a match against Ghana.
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      Bremer has impressed for Juventus this season
      Man Utd are also understood to be interested in signing Frenkie de Jong this summer.
      The Red Devils attempted to sign him in the summer of 2022, shortly after Ten Hag arrived.
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      However, he rejected the move in favour of staying at Barcelona.
      De Jong is now open to leaving the La Liga giants, with both United and Chelsea interested. More

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      Man Utd ‘consider offering Victor Lindelof in swap deal for World Cup winner’ in summer transfer

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      MANCHESTER United are considering swapping Victor Lindelof with Inter Milan’s Benjamin Pavard.United were previously interested in the defender when he was at Bayern Munich and their interest has now been re-sparked according to Inter Live.
      Manchester United are considering swapping Victor Lindelof with Benjamin PavardCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag was keen on Benjamin Pavard last summerCredit: Getty
      The Italian news outlet reported that United’s interest in Pavard, 27, remained ‘strong’.
      The Frenchman, who won the 2018 World Cup, joined Inter Milan for an alleged £27.5million last summer.
      Ten Hag was interested in Pavard but his pursuit stalled when Harry Maguire failed to reach an agreement with West Ham.
      But it appears Ten Hag is back on the defender’s heels and is looking to rope in Lindelof as a bargaining chip for the one that got away.
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      The Swede’s contract was extended for another year in January, but he has recently been starting on the bench after sitting out a large part of December with a groin injury.
      Lindelof hasn’t exactly shone in his last few performances and was recently rated a four out of ten by The Sun, who called him a ‘fish out of water.’
      Elsewhere, the Spanish press have linked United with fellow Inter Milan player Lautaro Martinez.
      Fichajes reported that the striker, who has scored 19 Serie A goals this season, has caught the eye of Ten Hag.
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      Lindelof has been injured this season
      Pavard has become a key figure at Inter
      The Red Devils’ recruitment doesn’t stop there as they look to get busy this summer.
      The club are rumoured to be targeting a new forward, despite last summer’s £89m signing Rasmus Hojlund hitting form in recent games.
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      And Bayer Leverkusen wing back Jeremie Frimpong is also an option having been impressive for his team, who recently extended their unbeaten run to 31 matches.
      Frimpong, 23, is in high demand across Europe after his dazzling displays under Xabi Alonso.

      The Dutch international, who plays as an offensive wing-back, has scored eight goals and registered 10 assists across all competitions.
      Teammate Edmond Tapsoba is also being considered by the Old Trafford ranks as they seek to add to their defence.
      Currently they’ve got Diogo Dalot manning the back along with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, but the latter’s season has been peppered with injury which is likely to prompt another defensive signing. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star reveals why club should NOT sign Frenkie de Jong with transfer damaging prospect’s career

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      FORMER Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has warned the Red Devils against signing Frenkie de Jong this summer.De Jong, 26, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford ever since Erik ten Hag took over.
      Man Utd have been linked with a move for Frenkie de JongCredit: Getty
      Mikael Silvestre has warned the Red Devils against signing the midfielderCredit: Getty
      Silvestre is concerned that signing De Jong will hinder Kobbie Mainoo’s developmentCredit: Getty
      United tried in vain to sign him all summer in 2022, with the midfielder ultimately snubbing them even after a fee was agreed with Barcelona.
      However, he is now finally open to a transfer, and several clubs are reportedly prepared to battle it out for his signature.
      Man Utd are expected to re-enter the race to sign De Jong, but Silvestre has warned that signing him could hinder Kobbie Mainoo’s development.
      The ex-United star told Bettingexpert.com: “If a player like Frenkie de Jong is available, he should be considered. But again you look at Kobbie and we talked about Scott, and we have Casemiro here.
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      “Will De Jong be an upgrade? Of course. Ahead of Kobbie but if you want to continue developing Mainoo and give him the time, I don’t think De Jong should come in.”
      He added: “If you qualify for the Champions League, then signing De Jong makes sense. You have to consider him for sure.

      “He’s a top player but putting him in a midfield where the manager likes to play with two defensive midfielders, if you play with three, it could be a different proposition.
      “So the answer is yes, do consider him.”
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      Chelsea are also understood to be interested in signing De Jong.
      They are allegedly prepared to table a bid worth up to £85m for the Dutchman.
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      Paris Saint-Germain have also expressed an interest in signing him.
      The Dutchman joined Barcelona in a £64m transfer from Ajax in 2019 and has since made 206 first team appearances. More