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      Eight strikers Real Madrid could sign to fill Benzema’s boots including Kane, Rashford and shock Ronaldo transfer return

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      REAL MADRID are set for a busy summer transfer window after Karim Benzema reportedly agreed a move away from the club.The French striker is thought to have made up his mind and has his heart set on a move to Saudi Arabia side Al Ittihad.
      Karim Benzema is believed to be on his way out of Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Benzema, 35, now looks set to leave the Santiago Bernabeu after 14 years and 24 major honours.
      He is set to be paid an eye-watering £342million over a two-year contract with Al Ittihad.
      However, Madrid must now find a replacement for the striker that bagged 353 goals during his time at the club.
      Harry Kane
      Harry Kane could be a replacement for BenzemaCredit: Getty
      The Tottenham star, 29, has just enjoyed a personally sensational season as he netted 30 times in the Premier League.
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      However, the North London outfit faltered as it limped to an 8th-placed finish, missing out on European football for next season.
      Kane has been tipped for an exit from Spurs this summer and has previously been linked with a move to Los Blancos.
      Although an attempt to sign the England captain could prove to be tricky, as SunSport exclusively revealed, he wants to stay in the prem, but Benzema’s bombshell could see Madrid test his resolve.
      Cristiano Ronaldo
      Cristiano Ronaldo could be tempted into a return to MadridCredit: Getty
      The Portuguese star, 38, would only be a short-term option but does know his way around the LaLiga giants.
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      Ronaldo starred for the club over a nine-year stay with the club, during which he became its top-ever goalscorer.
      Currently playing his trade in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr, it is thought that he would be keen on a return to European football, and Madrid could become an option.
      Victor Osimhen
      Victor Osimhen is thought to be on the way out of Napoli this summerCredit: Getty
      The Napoli talisman is one of the hottest names in the market this summer after leading the Naples side to the Serie A title this season.
      Osimhen, 24, has been linked to a host of European giants this season, such as Manchester United, Chelsea, PSG and Bayern Munich.
      However, Madrid could push their way to the front of the queue to sign the 25-goal hitman, with Napoli believed to want £130m to let him leave.
      Marcus Rashford
      Madrid could tempt Manchester United into selling Marcus RashfordCredit: Getty
      Rashford, 25, has enjoyed his best-ever season at Manchester United, firing 30 goals in 55 appearances in all competitions.
      He could be added to Madrid’s existing Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo attack, giving the club a rapid-looking front three.
      A move to the Bernabeu could intrigue the Red Devils ace, and a deal might be possible as his contract is set to expire in 2024.
      A decent offer could tempt the Old Trafford outfit into a sale rather than lose him for free next summer, especially if they could beat rivals Barcelona to his signature, as they have been linked with a move.
      Erling Haaland
      Erling Haaland would add firepower to the Madrid attackCredit: PA
      The Norwegian superstar, 22, would definitely fit the El Galactico bill after netting 52 goals in 51 games for Manchester City in his debut campaign with the club.
      The Haaland has been a previous target for Madrid before he opted to move to the Premier League.
      Los Blancos have been tipped to make a world record bid for the former Borussia Dortmund striker in the summer of 2024, but could opt to bring their plans forward a year to seal a move sooner.
      Kylian Mbappe
      Kylian Mbappe was previously linked with a move to Real MadridCredit: Rex
      The 2018 French world cup winner, 24, has seemed destined for a move to Madrid and almost did in 2022 until he signed a mega contract with PSG.
      However, after a disappointing season in France, it is thought that Mbappe is considering quitting the club to fulfil his ambition of winning the Champions League.
      And with his deal in the French capital set to expire next summer, Madrid could once again try and convince PSG into a sale.
      Lautaro Martinez
      Lautaro Martinez could make a fine striker for MadridCredit: Getty
      Martinez, 25, has enjoyed another fruitful campaign with Inter Milan as he has netted 21 goals in 37 Serie A appearances this season.
      He has also helped his club to the Champions League final, where they will face Manchester City.
      The Italian club are dealing with some financial issues and could be forced into a sale in order to rebuild the squad.
      Kai Havertz
      Madrid have been linked with Kai HavertzCredit: Getty
      The Chelsea frontman could be a shock option for Madrid after they were already linked with a move for him.
      Havertz, 23, was not so long ago viewed as one of the most exciting stars in Europe after impressing with Bayer Leverkusen.
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      He has won the Champions League, FA Cup and Club World Cup with the Blues.
      However, the German international’s form has dropped over the last year, and Chelsea could be tempted into a sale in order to make back some of the £600m they have just forked out on players over the last year. More

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      Three ways Mason Mount could fit into Man Utd line-up as he ‘agrees personal terms’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could have three different options to deploy Mason Mount in their line-up next season as they close in on signing the England star.Mount has been strongly linked with a departure from Chelsea after refusing to extend his contract, which runs out next year.
      Mason Mount looks to be set to join Man Utd this summerCredit: Getty

      It emerged yesterday that he has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester United and the playmaker is now expected to join Erik ten Hag’s team this summer.
      The 24-year-old is determined to leave Chelsea and the club won’t stand in his way – although the West Londoners will try to secure as large a fee as possible in order to avoid losing him for free in 2024.

      Now excited United fans, who are still hoping that they can land No.1 transfer target Harry Kane from Tottenham to lead their attack, are wondering where Mount will fit into their side.
      As the attacker has shown in the past for both club and country, his versatility makes him an attractive option.
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      And that means that he will be able to fit into a number of positions.
      Mount could easily slot into a midfield three which would be the envy of most other Premier League clubs alongside Brazilian Casemiro and Portugal star Bruno Fernandes.
      That would certainly be a tantalising prospect for the Stretford End, especially if they can secure Kane’s signature and he lines up in front of them.
      Mount has also played in the No.10 role just behind the main striker, which may lead to him providing the ammunition for the likes of Kane or Marcus Rashford.
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      Even if the Spurs ace fails to make the move this term, Mount could then be deployed further forward.
      Rashford could perform the role as main striker, with Mount and Antony either side of him.
      United have also “held talks” over signing forwards Rasmus Hojland and Randal Kolo Muani if they can’t prise Kane away from Spurs.
      And they are also in the market for a new goalkeeper with Dean Henderson set to leave and doubts persisting over David De Gea’s form.
      The Red Devils are ready to pay Portuguese keeper Diogo Costa’s £65m release clause this summer, according to reports.
      Ten Hag warned long-term stopper De Gea this week that he won’t be guaranteed the No1 spot next season, even if he signs a new contract.
      Costa is the man earmarked to provide that competition for the Spaniard – or even replace him.
      And he may be lining-up in goal behind the rest of them once next season gets underway. More

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      Mason Mount ‘agrees personal terms’ with Man Utd with Chelsea star ready to snub Pochettino project to join rivals

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      CHELSEA star Mason Mount has reportedly agreed personal terms with Manchester United.Mount has been strongly linked with a departure from Stamford Bridge after refusing to extend his contract, which runs out next year.
      Chelsea star Mason Mount has agreed personal terms with Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      And according to The Telegraph, the playmaker is now expected to join United ahead of the summer transfer window.
      The same report claims talks between the England international and the Red Devils have progressed positively since last Thursday when Erik ten Hag’s men beat the Blues 4-1 at Old Trafford.
      The 24-year-old is determined to leave Chelsea and the club won’t stand in his way.
      In fact, the West Londoners will try and attract a fee as high as possible in order to avoid losing him for free in 2024.
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      Mount has also attracted interest from Arsenal as well as Liverpool but it appears United are winning the bidding war.
      The versatile midfielder as well as forward’s departure signals the start of a major overhaul under Chelsea’s new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
      This comes after Manchester City held positive transfer talks with Mateo Kovacic’s representatives.
      Todd Boehly is open to selling Kovacic after he also entered the final year of his contract.
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      And “concrete talks” have now begun between the two Premier League giants over a summer deal.
      Pochettino has also offloaded Joao Felix and Denis Zakaria who returned to Atletico Madrid and Juventus respectively after their loan stints ended.
      Chelsea academy graduate Dujon Sterling, on the other hand, has joined Rangers.
      And Ruben Loftus-Cheek appears to have agreed a move to AC Milan. More

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      David Raya’s agent warns Brentford to slash £40million asking price as keeper eyes Chelsea transfer

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      BRENTFORD have been warned to lower their asking price for David Raya or risk losing him for nothing – after signing a potential replacement.The Bees goalkeeper has rejected several contract offers but Thomas Frank wants £40million for the Spaniard.
      David Raya’s agent has warned Brentford to lower his client’s asking priceCredit: Rex
      Brentford signed Dutch goalkeeper Mark Flekken in an £11m deal from Freiburg.
      Raya, who is a target for Tottenham and has been tracked by Chelsea, has one year left on his deal.
      His agent Jaume Munell said: “If Brentford does not lower the price tag for David Raya this summer, we’ll be ready to leave as free agent in one year.”
      Raya’s representatives are urging the Bees to cut their asking price by more than half, feeling a price-tag of around £15-20m is fair.
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      Following the signing of Flekken on a four-year-deal, Frank said: “We’re very happy to have signed Mark.
      “He’s a player with a lot of quality who will strengthen our goalkeeper group.
      “He has big experience and joins us after two great seasons with Freiburg, who have just had a top season in the Bundesliga, finishing fifth and qualifying for the Europa League.”
      Raya joined Brentford from Blackburn in 2019 and quickly rose to prominence at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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      The goalkeeper has since amassed a total of 54 clean sheets in 161 appearances.
      The Spain international has also been linked with Manchester United ahead of the summer transfer window.
      United reportedly consider the 27-year-old as a potential replacement for David de Gea who will be out of contract on June 30. More

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      Man Utd go for blue suits for FA Cup final clash vs City.. just weeks after Fergie’s stinging criticism of white outfits

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      MANCHESTER UNITED showed off their swanky blue suits ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup Final.United take on rivals Manchester City at Wembley and are determined to deny them the chance of emulating their historic Treble triumph from 1999.
      Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho posed with the club’s new threads
      Casemiro posed in Manchester United’s new suit by Paul Smith
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka and his Manchester United team-mates will don the suits at the FA Cup Final
      But no matter what happens on the pitch, the Red Devils will certainly be arriving to the capital in style.
      Erik ten Hag’s men posed for photos in their smart new Paul Smith-designed outfits.

      Casemiro, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Alejandro Garnacho were pictured in their new threads.
      This comes after legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s couldn’t resist a dig at Liverpool’s iconic white suits in a recent rugby pep talk.
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      The Reds’ ‘Spice Boys’, including the likes of Steve McManaman, Robbie Fowler and Jamie Redknapp, infamously wore the all-white Armani outfits for the 1996 Cup Final, which they 1-0 thanks to Eric Cantona’s winner.
      And Fergie showed he is in no mood to let fans forget that fashion faux pas any time soon as he spoke to Sale Sharks before their Premiership rugby final with Saracens.
      Ferguson said: “You don’t want to lose on Saturday and I wish you all the best.
      “The thing is, I’m telling you, don’t wear a white suit for Christ’s sake!”
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      But it seems like Ferguson is satisfied with United’s suits ahead of the important final.
      After all, Paul Smith has been kitting out the Red Devils’ stars since 2008 when Fergie was still in charge.
      Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson slammed Liverpool’s white suits from 1996Credit: PA
      Liverpool lost to Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United in the 1996 FA Cup FinalCredit: Getty More

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      Sir Alex Ferguson was left ‘numb’ by forgotten Man Utd star’s ‘really serious’ injury after horror challenge

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      SIR Alex Ferguson was left “numb” by one horror challenge on a now forgotten Manchester United star. Rodrigo Possebon was being tipped for big things at Old Trafford after his 2008 move from Brazilian club Internacional.
      Injury after this tackle saw Possebon struggle to get his Manchester United career going againCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Possebon was given oxygen as he left the pitch in a league cup gameCredit: PA:Press Association
      The midfielder had impressed in pre-season and was fighting his way into the first team – before one injury put paid to his progress.
      Possebon, now 34, was selected to make his full debut in a League Cup game at home against Middlesbrough in September, forming a midfield alongside Anderson and Ryan Giggs.
      But one moment left his promising career to unravel as he sprinted for a loose ball in the middle of the park.
      A shocking late tackle by Boro captain Emanuel Pogatetz caught the youngster.
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      The Austrian flew in with his studs up, and the challenge’s force left Possebon flying into the air.
      He was given oxygen by medical staff and taken off the pitch on a stretcher.
      Despite initial fears he had a broken leg, he was miraculously playing again a month later.
      But his career would never get going again with the midfielder sent on loan a season later before making a scattering of appearances at far less glamorous clubs than Man United.
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      Speaking after the game, Ferguson said: “It looked a really bad one. For the kid to make his first team debut and get an injury like that it was pretty horrendous.
      “For 10 minutes, everyone was numb about it. I have seen a video of it and you don’t want to see that again. We just hope it is not really, really serious, but it looks bad.”
      Possebon was the director of football at Brazilian club Ferroviária SAF until March earlier this year when he resigned from the position.
      He had however reflected on the moment his career changed.
      He told the Manchester Evening News: “Getting injured is never good, mainly because I was in a good sequence of games, but I never thought that the injury could end my career.
      “Before the injury, I was in great physical and technical shape, so the period that I was off the activities with the squad hindered me from having opportunities in the team again. Manchester United had one of the best teams on the planet at the time, so having an opportunity in the squad again was not an easy thing.”
      He added: “I have no regrets. Playing for Manchester United was a dream come true. More than that, I learned a lot and it gave me incredible experience to carry out my activity today as a Director of Football.
      “The whole environment that involves a club like Manchester United, the level of professionals, the pressure, the demands, living in the UK, were fundamental to shaping me as director of football.” More

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      Mauricio Pochettino’s first Chelsea transfer at risk of being HIJACKED by Man Utd

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      MAURICIO Pochettino’s first Chelsea transfer is at risk of being hijacked by Manchester United.The Blues boss is already preparing to put together a side for the 2023-24 season after being appointed on Monday.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s first Chelsea target could join Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Pochettino has penned a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will officially take over from caretaker manager Frank Lampard on July 1.
      The former Tottenham Hotspur gaffer’s clear out of the Chelsea squad is now underway, with several players already axed.
      As for incomings, Pochettino has highlighted midfield as an area in need of reinforcements during the summer.
      Sporting Lisbon star Manuel Ugarte is at the top of his wishlist, with Pochettino understood to be confident a deal can be completed.
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      However, A Bola now report that United have entered the race to sign the Uruguayan.
      The Red Devils’ interest could cause an issue for Chelsea, who have already had to contend with a rumoured approach from Paris Saint-Germain.
      Although Ugarte is said to favour a move to Stamford Bridge over joining PSG, it is unknown what his stance is on United’s interest.
      Erik ten Hag’s side will return to the Champions League next season, with Chelsea absent from Europe altogether.
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      Chelsea have reportedly already launched a substantial bid for Ugarte, with PSG prepared to match the 22-year-old’s £52million release clause.
      It is not yet known how much United are willing to spend on the midfielder, but Ten Hag is thought to want a new midfielder this summer.
      Fred has been linked with a move to Fulham, meanwhile Marcel Sabitzer’s loan from Bayern Munich is not expected to be made permanent.
      Declan Rice is another target for United, but they face competition from both Bayern and Arsenal. More

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      Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes urges club to sign Portugal team-mate who could become ‘one of best strikers in world’

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has urged Goncalo Ramos to join him at Manchester United. Ramos, 21, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford after bursting onto the International stage at the Qatar World Cup following a hat-trick in the Round of 16.
      Goncalo Ramos celebrates winning the Portuguese league title with BenficaCredit: Getty
      Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Ramos during the World CupCredit: Getty
      The Benfica ace has enjoyed a stellar year at club level too.
      However, Portugal team-mate Fernandes has backed Ramos to thrive in the Premier League, declaring “he has all the qualities” needed to play in England’s top flight.
      Speaking to A Bola, the Red Devils vice-captain said: “The best always come in handy, be it Gonçalo or another player.
      “He has all the qualities to play in the Premier League, and when I say Premier League I also mean Manchester United. 
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      “I think he could become a great reference in the coming years, but it’s still not in my hands to be sports director… 
      “Gonçalo has all the conditions to play in the Premier League, he is very intense, presses very well and is very good inside the area.”
      Ramos has bagged 27 goals and 12 assists across 47 games for the Eagles this season.
      And a reported move for the striker could see United splash as much as £103million on him (€120m).
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      The Red Devils are desperate to land a frontman to support Marcus Rashford and Co, and with Anthony Martial now ruled out of Saturday’s FA Cup final, their need has become more apparent.
      Fernandes, 28, added: “He surprised me in the national team, not only me but the rest of my team-mates. He’s physically strong, he’s still young and he’s going to get better.
      “If he continues to work as he has been doing, I think he has the potential to be one of the best strikers in the world, but he needs to go to a more competitive league to prove it.”
      Ramos has already proved there is life for Portugal after Cristiano Ronaldo, and given Fernandes’ praise, should he land at Old Trafford he may do the same there.
      He is one of six strikers on their shortlist if they cannot sign Harry Kane, according to reports.
      The likes of Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani are heading this list.
      This being said, United and Kane are desperate to seal a deal.
      SunSport have revealed Kane is willing to run down his contract at Tottenham and leave for FREE next summer if he is not sold. More