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      Man Utd battling City for Kovacic with Chelsea resigned to losing star in summer transfer

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      MATEO KOVACIC is “likely” to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, according to reports.The Croatian midfielder, 29, is set to enter the final year of his contract this summer.
      Mateo Kovacic, right, will enter the final year of his Chelsea contract this summerCredit: Alamy
      There is no sign an agreement will be reached to extend his deal beyond 2024.
      And new Blues owner Todd Boehly is keen to avoid players entering the final 12 months of their deals for fear of them departing on free transfers.
      Chelsea, who will not be in the Champions League next season, are also wanting to decrease the size of their squad following a £600million spending spree over the past two windows.
      A host of midfield options – N’Golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mason Mount and Carney Chukwuemeka – means Chelsea can afford to offload Kovacic.
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      According to The Guardian, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Manchester United are all interested in the former Real Madrid man.
      A move to Bayern is perhaps the most logical destination for Kovacic given he would reunite with Thomas Tuchel – who he won the Champions League under at Chelsea in 2021.
      But Man Utd will also be fighting for his signature as they seek world-class midfielders to go alongside Christian Eriksen and Casemiro.
      And Man City could pursue the Croat if they lose Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.
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      Kovacic signed a deal to permanently join the Blues in 2019 after a one-year loan spell at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea paid in the region of £40m, with the World Cup finalist going on to rack up more than 200 appearances, six goals and 15 assists.
      Along with his Champions League winner’s medal, Kovacic has also won the Europa League and Club World Cup during his time in West London.
      And he could be heading out of Chelsea’s exit door with England international Mount.
      The Blues academy prospect has failed to agree a new deal with his boyhood club and is set to become a free agent next summer.
      It means Boehly and Co could opt to cash in on him in the coming months, with Liverpool keeping a keen eye on the Three Lions star. More

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      Man Utd could have signed Erling Haaland for just £4m but they didn’t listen to me, Solskjaer reveals

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has revealed for the first time that he told Manchester United to buy Erling Haaland for just £4million.Solskjaer was manager of 51-goal Manchester City scorer Haaland during his time in charge of Molde, before he went on to sign for RB Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund. 
      Erling Haaland played under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer five years agoCredit: Instagram @erling.haaland
      Haaland has blitzed 51 goals for Man City this season after his £50m arrival from Dortmund but Man Utd could have had him for a snipCredit: PA
      But he could have been at United if they had listened to their former striker Solskjaer just before he became manager at Old Trafford himself in 2018.
      Solskajer said: “I called United about six months before I took over and told them that I’d got this striker that we had but they didn’t listen.
      “I asked for £4million for Haaland but they didn’t sign him.”
      He ended up going to City for £50million and is now rated as the world’s most valuable striker at £200million.
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      United have been desperate for a decent number nine despite Marcus Rashford scoring 29 goals this season mainly from the left flank.
      Anthony Martial has flopped again and Wout Weghorst has not been up to it.
      Meanwhile at City they have seen a player rewriting the record books, as Solskjaer told them he would.
      Solskjaer was manager between 2018 and 2021 taking the club to five semi-finals, one final and a second place finish in the Premier League.
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      Yesterday, Haaland romped to the Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year award with 82% of the vote.
      That’s helped by him netting a landmark 35 Prem goals already.
      City are one point clear of Arsenal with one game in hand as both face Sunday matches.
      Pep Guardiola’s men go to Everton before the Gunners host Brighton.
      United legend Solskjaer was frustrated at club chiefs neglecting his advice to sign Haaland – before returning to Old Trafford himselfCredit: Getty More

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      David Moyes gives biggest update yet on Declan Rice future with Man Utd and Arsenal chasing transfer

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      DAVID MOYES admitted for the first time that there is a “good chance” Declan Rice will leave West Ham this summer.Arsenal are favourites to snap up the Hammers skipper, 24, while Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are also in the hunt.
      David Moyes says there is a “good chance” Declan Rice leaves West Ham this summerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Rice, whose deal expires in June 2024 with a club option to extend by a further year, has turned down several contract extensions over the past 18 months.
      And boss Moyes said: “We would love Declan to be a West Ham player but we are aware that may not be the case come the end of the season.
      “That is one of the scenarios when it comes to planning.
      “There are plans that we have Dec here but we are fully aware that there is a good chance we won’t have him.”
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      Rice has missed just one game for West Ham in the Premier League this season.
      Illness ruled him out of the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City earlier this month, but he has played all 90 minutes in the Hammers’ other 34 league games this term.
      West Ham have struggled in the Prem but will secure safety on Sunday if they win at Brentford.
      There also remains the chance of qualifying for Europe for a third straight season should they go on to win the Europa Conference League next month.
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      The Hammers take a slender 2-1 lead into next week’s second leg against Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar.
      A Said Benrahma penalty and instinctive Michail Antonio finish secured a comeback win in Thursday’s first leg after Tijjani Reijnders had initially put the visitors in front.
      Moyes and Co will face either Fiorentina or Basel if they reach the final. More

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      Man Utd ‘submit COLOSSAL contract offer to Kim Min-jae as they push ahead in transfer talks for Napoli star’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have lodged a “colossal” contract proposal to Napoli star Kim Min-jae, according to reports.The 26-year-old has been a rock at the back in Napoli’s first title-winning season since 1990.
      Kim Min-jae is a reported target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      His form has led to reported interest from the Red Devils.
      Earlier this week, reports claimed United were in advanced talks to sign Kim and are open to activating his release clause, thought to be between £43million and £52m.
      And, according to Foot Mercato, United held discussions with Kim’s representatives some weeks ago over personal terms.
      There it is claimed the Red Devils offered a “colossal” salary offer to the South Korean international.
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      Foot Mercato claim Kim is happy in Naples, but “dreams” of playing in the Premier League.
      He only joined the club last summer in a £16m deal from Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
      Kim was signed as a replacement for Kalidou Koulibaly, who joined Chelsea, in the heart of Napoli’s defence.
      He has played 43 times in all competitions for the Italian outfit this season, chipping in with two goals and two assists.
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      United boss Erik ten Hag wants to bolster his backline after seeing both Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane suffer injuries in the final weeks of the campaign.
      Luke Shaw has filled in at centre-back alongside Victor Lindelof in their absence, although the Swede’s future at the club remains up in the air.
      There are also question marks over club captain Harry Maguire’s role at Old Trafford.
      The England man looks increasingly likely to be offloaded in the summer. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star Daley Blind offered shock transfer return to former club aged 33

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      EX-MANCHESTER UNITED star Daley Blind has been offered a return to his former club, according to reports.Blind, 33, starred for Man Utd between 2014 and 2018, making 141 appearances for the Red Devils.
      Daley Blind is in line for a return to his former clubCredit: Getty
      He played 141 times for Man UtdCredit: Willie Vass
      Blind has reportedly been offered a return to AjaxCredit: Getty
      Famed for his football IQ, Blind has enjoyed a trophy-laden career across Europe.
      The Dutchman now stars for Bayern Munich, having joined the club on a free transfer in January.
      However, Blind could now be in line for a return to Ajax with his contract in Munich expiring in the summer.
      According to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf, Blind has been asked by Ajax technical director Klaas Jan Huntelaar if he is open to returning.
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      Blind reportedly experienced issues under former boss Alfred Schreuder, prompting his departure in the last transfer window.
      The defender has had two previous spells at Ajax, coming through the club’s academy before transferring to Man Utd in 2014.
      After his spell at Old Trafford Blind returned to Ajax.
      Overall he has made 333 appearances for them, winning seven league titles, the Dutch Cup twice and Dutch Super Cup twice.
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      Blind shockingly collapsed during an Ajax friendly against Hertha Berlin in 2020.
      It came after he was diagnosed with a heart muscle inflammation in 2019.
      Following his collapse, Blind was fitted with a pacemaker and returned to football.
      As well as Ajax, De Telegraaf’s report claims he is “seriously considering” a move to Antwerp following a conversation between their director of football Marc Overmars and Blind’s father Danny. More

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      Man Utd line up England keeper in summer transfer as De Gea replacement but want under-fire Spaniard to stay

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have lined up England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford if David de Gea leaves the club, according to reports. After 12 years at Old Trafford, De Gea’s contract with United is set to expire at the end of the season.
      David de Gea’s contract at Man Utd will expire at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Jordan Pickford has been identified as the club’s new goalkeeper targetCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils are said to have offered new terms to De Gea with a significant wage cut.
      It is understood club bosses want to keep the Spaniard on reduced terms rather than lose him entirely.
      However, Erik ten Hag has set about trying to identify to a new No1 in order to turn the team into genuine title contenders.
      And according to the Daily Star, Ten Hag has identified Pickford for this position.
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      The 29-year-old sealed a contract with Everton running until 2027 earlier this season.
      But with the Toffees thrust into a relegation battle, Pickford would be expected to leave in the event of relegation.
      Even if Sean Dyche manages to guide the team to safety, United will still try to tempt the England No1 with a bigger wage package.
      The Star’s report states Anderlecht keeper Bart Verbruggen has also been sounded out by Ten Hag.
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      Bart Verbruggen has also been identified as a targetCredit: Rex
      The 20-year-old Dutchman has enjoyed a breakout season, earning his first call up to the Holland national team during the most recent international break.
      Six foot four inch tall Verbruggen has kept eight clean sheets in 17 Jupiler Pro League matches this season.
      De Gea’s latest error at West Ham left fans raging that they would “riot if he signs a new deal.
      And reports earlier this week suggested De Gea and United had reached an agreement to cut his wages by as much as £175,000-per-week. More

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      Man Utd face summer of chaos with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in race against time to take charge before transfer window opens

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE and his INEOS group face a race against the clock to get control of Manchester United before the summer transfer window opens.And that could scupper a £100million move for Tottenham star Harry Kane — the striker the club so desperately needs.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is racing against the clock to complete his Man Utd takeoverCredit: PA
      That could severely impact Erik ten Hag’s transfer plansCredit: AFP
      With less than three weeks to go before June 1, Britain’s richest man is still awaiting confirmation he has the green light to take charge at Old Trafford.
      Sun Sport revealed yesterday how brothers Joel and Avram Glazer, co-chairmen at the club, have indicated that Ineos’ offer for a stake is their preferred choice rather than a full sale to Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani.
      But until the decision is confirmed and relayed to all parties by the Glazer’s chosen deal-makers, the US-based Raine Group, lawyers cannot proceed with the next stage.
      Full due diligence could take a month or more, meaning Ineos would not be able to start making financial decisions until well into June.And that will impact on United boss Erik ten Haag and his efforts to reshape the squad for next term.
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      Throughout the process which began in November, bidders have made it clear that they wanted any change in ownership to be fully completed before the end of this month.
      That would allow the new owners to begin work on player acquisition and sales from the start of the summer window, rather than having to play catch-up with rivals.
      Ineos will also have to address the critical issues of the future of the antiquated Old Trafford and the club’s Carrington training base, with both requiring substantial long-term investment.
      But United fans are more concerned about the immediate team rebuilding needs.
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      And they were brought into stark relief as the squad’s performances have dipped appreciably in recent weeks and which means they are locked in a battle with Newcastle and Liverpool for one of the two remaining Champions League slots.
      Getting back into Europe’s elite next season is imperative if United are to have any chance of earning a passage to the inaugural expanded Fifa Club World Cup – worth up to £50m – in 2025.
      Tottenham star Harry Kane is a top target for the clubCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd youth star who came on as a sub for Gary Neville in his only appearance released by League One club

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      A FORMER Manchester United defender has been released by League One Derby County after the club missed out on promotion.James Chester joined the Red Devils’ academy aged eight and quickly rose through the ranks into the first-team squad.
      Derby County have released James ChesterCredit: Getty
      The ex-Man Utd ace only spent one season with the League one sideCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      After winning the 2007 FA Youth Cup, he then made his senior debut in the League Cup.
      He replaced Gary Neville off the bench to help United defeat Derby 4-2 in a match that Cristiano Ronaldo scored in.
      Loan spells at Peterborough, Plymouth and Carlisle followed before he was sold to Hull City in 2011, where he helped The Tigers reach and scored in their 2014 FA Cup Final defeat to Arsenal.
      A switch to West Brom followed before he then headed to rivals Aston Villa and Stoke City before he eventually ended up at Derby last summer after being released by Stoke.
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      Now the centre-half, who helped Wales reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016, is looking for another new club.
      The Rams missed out on the League One play-offs by a point this season and have released a number of players as a result along with the 34-year-old Chester.
      Meanwhile, another former United starlet is also on the look-out for a new employer.
      Full-back Regan Poole, who appeared for the Red Devils in the Europa League before leaving to join MK Dons in 2019 has rejected a new deal at Lincoln City.
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      They finished 11th in League One, but despite making 56 appearances this term, Poole is hoping to make a step-up in the EFL.
      Lincoln director of football Jez George said: “He wants to explore options at a higher level and we fully respect that.”
      These two announcements come after Nick Powell was released by Stoke.
      The forward, 29, was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson in 2012 in a deal worth up to £6million.
      And he featured six times in Fergie’s final season in charge of the Red Devils.
      But over the course of the following three years he played just three games for Man Utd as he was farmed out on loan to Wigan, Leicester and Hull.
      He left Old Trafford on a free transfer in 2016 and signed a permanent deal with Wigan – who were in the second tier at the time but suffered relegation down to League One the following year.
      After helping The Latics return to the Championship, he joined Stoke in 2019 and would rack up 119 appearances for the club. More