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      Seven clubs Lionel Messi could join including Chelsea and Man Utd as it is revealed PSG ‘will NOT offer him new deal’

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      LIONEL MESSI is on the brink of leaving Paris Saint-Germain – just TWO YEARS after joining the French champions.The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract with the Ligue 1 giants expires at the end of the season.
      Lionel Messi is on course to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summerCredit: REUTERS
      Messi’s PSG contract expires in the summer and the club have suspended hm for an unathorised trip to SaudiCredit: REUTERS
      Teams around the world will be champing at the bit to land the footie iconCredit: AP
      And the Parisians are reportedly opting AGAINST extending the World Cup winner’s stay at the Parc des Princes.
      Teams across the world will now be on red alert following the news of Messi’s shock availability this summer.
      But only seven of them are, realistically, in with a shout of signing the 35-year-old – who was suspended by PSG for two weeks following an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.
      Here, SunSport runs through the list of clubs in contention to snap up the diminutive wizard.
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      Chelsea
      New Blues owner Todd Boehly has well and truly splashed the cash since taking the club off Roman Abramovich’s hands last year – forking out a whopping £500million on new players.
      It’s clear the American wants to bring marquee names to Stamford Bridge as part of his rebuild.
      So don’t be surprised if he tries to make an audacious swoop for the Argentine.
      Manchester United
      Like Chelsea, United are going through somewhat of a rebuild.
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      It’s likely whoever takes ownership of the club from the Glazers will look to make a massive signing as a statement of intent.
      And there is no bigger name out there that would do just that and send Red Devils fans wild than Messi.
      Manchester City
      Messi has been linked with a move to the Etihad ever since former manager Pep Guardiola took charge of the defending Premier League champions.
      The reunion would be a dream one for fans of Guardiola’s legendary Barcelona team – but it could be made tricky by to Financial Fair Play rules.
      A reunion with Pep Guardiola could be on the cards for Lionel Messi this summerCredit: AFP
      Barcelona
      Messi’s 21-year love affair with Barcelona came to an end in the summer of 2021 when the Catalans were forced to let him go due to their crippling financial crisis.
      Messi was heartbroken to be forced to leave the Nou Camp and would no doubt jump at the opportunity to return to Catalunya.

      Inter Miami
      The newly-formed MLS team – which is partly owned by Manchester United and England legend David Beckham – have been eyeing up a move for Messi for the last 18 months.
      And they’re reportedly so eager to sign the footie icon that they’re willing to give him a stake in the club.
      David Beckham will look to lure Lionel Messi to Inter Miami this summerCredit: GETTY
      Newcastle
      The Toon’s mega-rich owners have, so far, been conservative with their spending – although the acquisitions they have made have well and truly transformed the team.
      The Saudis no doubt had visions of making Newcastle a footie powerhouse when they replaced Mike Ashely at the St James’ Park helm.
      And they could very well do that by convincing Messi – who is an ambassador for The Kingdom – to do what many footie fans around the world have long wanted him to do and move to the Premier League.
      Al Nassr
      Should Messi decide to end his career in Saudi, Pro League big boys Al Nassr will no doubt be interested in adding him to their squad.
      That could pave the way for an unprecedented link-up with long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo – who joined the club last December after leaving Manchester United.
      The pair’s astronomical combined wages would be nothing but a drop in the ocean for Al-Nassr, who would have to worry more about managing the duo’s egos.
      Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could end up playing for the same sideCredit: REX
      Al Hilal
      Al-Nassr’s league rivals Al-Hilal are already in hot pursuit of Messi – who many believe to be the greatest to ever play the beautiful game.
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      It was revealed last month that they’d offered him a contract worth a whopping £352million per season.
      Messi may have several million banked away already, but even he’d be mad not to seriously entertain that mouthwatering offer. More

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      Rio Ferdinand takes cheeky swipe at Arsenal as he says ‘if Man Utd star was there he’d probably have a statue’

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      RIO FERDINAND has claimed Bruno Fernandes would have a STATUE outside the Emirates if he were an Arsenal player.The Portuguese midfielder has been one of Manchester United’s shining lights since his arrival at Old Trafford three years ago.
      Bruno Fernandes scored Manchester United’s winner against Aston Villa on SundayCredit: REX
      The strike was the Portuguese’s 61st goal for the Red DevilsCredit: GETTY
      United great Rio Ferdinand has claimed his stats would earn him a statue if he were an Arsenal playerCredit: Getty
      Fernandes, 28, scored the winner in United’s 1-0 triumph over high-flying Aston Villa on Sunday – taking his club haul to 61 goals and 54 assists in 178 appearances.
      And former Red Devil Ferdinand has joked that his incredible stats would’ve been rewarded with a bronze bust if he played his football for title-chasing Arsenal.
      During the latest episode of his FIVE podcast, the retired defender said: “We deserved to win the game.
      “Did you see Bruno’s numbers? Wow. The guy… it’s remarkable what he is doing.
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      “If he was at Arsenal he’d probably have a statue now at the Emirates with the numbers he has done!
      “Does Bruno take the captaincy next year? 100 per cent, I think he does.
      “Since Bruno signed [for Man Utd] he has been the most impactful player we have had.”
      Ferdinand reckons Fernandes is a shoo-in to take the captain’s armband if current skipper Harry Maguire leaves Old Trafford in the summer.
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      The 44-year-old said: “He’s wearing the armband while [Harry] Maguire doesn’t play.
      “I think it is [a] natural progression for him to be captain next season.”
      Ferdinand couldn’t help but revel in the fact United’s win over Unai Emery’s troops snapped a ten-game unbeaten run for the Villans.
      He said: “We stopped their 10-game unbeaten run.
      “Unai Emery was producing miracles, and who steps up to stop him?
      “Bruno. Sit back down, Unai. Have a reality check and know your place.”
      Manchester United will be back in action on Thursday night, travelling to The Amex to take on Europa-League-chasing Brighton. More

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      Kasper Schmeichel lifts lid on playing under Man Utd takeover bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe after difficult time in Nice

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL has lifted the lid on what it is like playing under potential new Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.The goalkeeper ended his highly-successful 11-year spell at Leicester City last summer to join French side Nice.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who also owns Nice, is attempting to buy Manchester UnitedCredit: Reuters
      Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester City for Nice last summerCredit: Getty
      That meant going to work for billionaire Ratcliffe whose company INEOS has a huge portfolio of sporting projects that include Formula One, cycling and the Ligue 1 club.
      Ratcliffe is currently in talks with the Glazer family alongside Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani over the sale of United with a preferred bidder believed to be close to being announced after three rounds of bidding.
      Now Schmeichel, whose father Peter earned legendary status playing for the Red Devils, has offered fans of United an inside look at what it is like working for Britain’s wealthiest man.
      The stopper, who was a guest on Sky Sports Monday Night Football to watch Leicester’s 2-2 draw with Everton, said: “One of the biggest reasons that I joined Nice was because of INEOS and because of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford, their vision and how they want to evolve their sports.
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      “Because they’ve been successful, not just in business, but in every other sporting venture they’ve thrown their investment at.
      “I think with Manchester United particularly, Jim [Ratcliffe] is a big fan of the club and that speaks a lot to fans.
      “He’s someone coming in who cares deeply about the club.
      “From my own experience at Nice, he’s a man who is present, he comes to games, a guy that’s knowledgeable about football and who has a vast knowledge about performance in general.”
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      Schmeichel endured a difficult time when he first joined Nice, with his early performances questioned and at one point he was dropped to the bench.
      Despite that tough start, he has since managed to show the qualities he brought to Leicester over a decade with the Foxes.
      Schmeichel added about Ratcliffe: “He has people like Dave Brailsford working for him, who again, are present and I think that’s the main thing with any club I’ve played at, look at Leicester, for example, the owners are present and there is not a divide.
      “So I think – and I’m biased hoping INEOS are the preferred bidders – let’s wait and see.” More

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      Man Utd ‘pushing hard to complete £105m Randal Kolo Muani transfer as Bayern Munich join PSG, Chelsea and Spurs in hunt’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “pushing hard” to sign £105million-rated striker Randal Kolo Muani this summer, according to reports.The Red Devils are desperate to add a forward ahead of next season and have compiled a star-studded shortlist.
      Randal Kolo Muani could be on the move this summerCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen are among United’s targets as they chase a new No9.
      And according to Sky Germany, the Red Devils are eager to sign French international Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt.
      United face plenty of competition for the 24-year-old’s signature – with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Tottenham all interested.
      Bayern are particularly keen, having failed to adequately replace Robert Lewandowski after the Pole’s exit for Barcelona last summer.
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      But it is United reportedly making the biggest push.
      And according to reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils consider Kolo Muani an even higher priority than Napoli hot-shot Osimhen.
      The 6ft 2in ace hails from Parisian suburb Bondy, the same hometown as Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba.
      He has scored 13 Bundesliga goals this season, as well as a further two in the Champions League.
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      Randal Kolo Muani has been in red-hot form in the Bundesliga this season
      Kolo Muani joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes last summer, having helped Les Canaris win the Coupe de France last term.
      His impressive form saw him earn his maiden France call-up last year, and he went on to be named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man World Cup squad – coming off the bench in the final.
      With Tottenham virtually out of the top four race, United are confident of sealing a deal for Kane in their striker hunt.
      But they are keen to avoid a summer transfer saga and could look to other targets should Spurs drag their heels. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star ‘could be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr with Saudi side willing to cover big wages’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could be set to welcome a former Manchester United team-mate through the doors at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.Ronaldo, 38, joined the Middle Eastern outfit midway through this season in a £173-MILLION-A-YEAR deal.
      Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in DecemberCredit: Rex
      Alex Telles is being linked with a move to Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      He left Old Trafford with his tail between his legs following a long-running spat with both the club and manager Erik ten Hag.
      But now left-back Alex Telles may be about to be another shock acquisition by Al-Nassr.
      The Brazilian defender, 30, has been out on loan with Sevilla this season.
      It comes following the arrival of Tyrell Malacia as the back-up left-back to Luke Shaw.
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      Brandon Williams is also still an option for Ten Hag in that area.
      According to AS, Al-Nassr have identified Telles as someone they would like to sign on a permanent deal.
      He still has one year of his Man Utd contract remaining – which he signed in 2020 when joining from Porto for £15.4million.
      His £100,000-a-week wages have reportedly put several clubs off.
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      But Al-Nassr do not see that as an issue as they bid to bring the Brazil star to Saudi.
      Telles has played 32 times for Sevilla this season and was also picked by Brazil manager Tite in his World Cup squad – where he started one game.
      Al-Nassr sit second in the Saudi Pro League, three points adrift of table toppers Al-Ittihad.
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      Man Utd have ‘secret weapon’ in Jude Bellingham transfer race as they look to beat City and Real Madrid to star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have a secret weapon which could be key to winning the race for Jude Bellingham.The England international is attracting attention from some of the biggest clubs around Europe and is expected to leave in the summer.
      Manchester United could have a secret weapon in the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund have slapped a £130million asking price on the midfielder which has deterred Liverpool’s interest, but United are still in the running.
      And United could hold a secret weapon in the form of new director of football negotiations Chris Hargreaves, according to the Daily Mail.
      The former Adidas executive was appointed last month following the departure of Matt Judge last year.
      Hargreaves will be negotiating deals for the club and it’s been reported he has accepted terms with United and will start before the summer transfer window.
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      He previously worked as a marketing director at Adidas and focused on players and scouting, and he looked after several major clients – including Bellingham.
      And United will hope that gives them the upper hand in the battle to sign the 19-year-old.
      It comes amid reports Real Madrid are set to send officials to Germany in an attempt to lure Bellingham to the club.
      They are understood to have a “direct” line of communication with the former Birmingham star.
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      Manchester City are also keen on the wonderkid and began making efforts to sign him last October.
      The club invited Bellingham into the dressing room following a 0-0 draw with Dortmund and presented him with a shirt signed by Erling Haaland.
      Pep Guardiola has reportedly made signing Bellingham his priority and City are confident of winning a bidding war that could also see Chelsea battle for his signature. More

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      Dean Henderson ‘faces four months out due to surgery throwing Man Utd future into doubt’

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      DEAN HENDERSON faces an uncertain future after being told he faces an additional three-months on the sidelines.The 26-year-old goalkeeper left Manchester United at the start of the season in order to join Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan.
      Dean Henderson is facing an uncertain future after a setback in his injury recoveryCredit: Getty
      The England international suffered a thigh injury back in January for the Premier League strugglers which would later rule him out of the rest of the campaign.
      Now The MEN is reporting that Henderson requires an operation on the thigh tear that is now expected to keep him out until August.
      Scans had initially revealed that he had suffered a grade two tear that would take between four and six weeks to heal.
      But he has already been out for three months and now his possible return date “may affect his chances of a departure in the summer”.
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      United are currently in a contract stand-off with No1 David De Gea over an extension.
      Henderson had previously hit out at how he was treated by ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer upon joining Forest after losing his place to the Spaniard.
      Erik ten Hag spoke to the stopper in January over a potential return to Old Trafford from Forest after Martin Dubravka’s loan at United ended as he headed back to Newcastle.
      However, Henderson informed him that he had no desire to play back-up to De Gea after being restricted to just three appearances last term.
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      The Red Devils then refused to give him permission to play for Forest against them in the Carabao Cup semi-finals – although he ended up being injured anyway.
      Henderson is under contract until 2025, with the option of an additional year, but United know that he is one of their current squad that has a large resale value.
      But with the prospect of missing the entire pre-season, that could put off any potential suitors keen on him.
      Henderson has been at the club since the age of 14 and made his senior debut in September 2020 and has played a total of 29 times for the first-team.
      Meanwhile, United are reportedly eyeing a move for Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic after the 28-year-old’s superb displays for Croatia at the World Cup.
      Elsewhere, the Red Devils have reportedly sent scouts to watch Portuguese stopper Diogo Costa.
      Brentford’s David Raya has also been touted with a switch after rejecting two contract offers from the Bees as the club line-up potential replacements for De Gea should no new deal be agreed. More

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      Man Utd, Newcastle and Spurs in James Maddison transfer race with £60m Leicester star ‘to leave even if they stay up’

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      JAMES MADDISON is reportedly set to leave Leicester City even if they survive in the Premier League.The Foxes are currently 18th in the top-flight ahead of tonight’s crunch relegation showdown with Everton at the King Power Stadium.
      James Maddison will reportedly leave Leicester even if they stay upCredit: Getty
      Their 26-year-old talisman has endured a difficult campaign on the injury front, but he has still managed to fire in nine goals and provide seven assists.
      However, despite being the frontrunner to claim their player of the year prize, the Telegraph claims that his five-year spell at Leicester will come to an end this summer.
      The club desperately need to balance their books following a record £92.5m loss in their financial accounts and Maddison is their biggest saleable asset.
      Maddison is also about to enter the final 12 months of his contract, which means this is the last opportunity for Leicester to cash-in rather than risk losing him for nothing next year.
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      And he has a host of teams chasing his services including Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle.
      The Magpies have been long-time admirers of Maddison and even lodged two bids worth £40million and £45m last summer.

      However, both offers were turned down and the player stayed put.
      Since then Maddison has gone on to enjoy a fine campaign with the struggling Foxes and earned a place in Gareth Southgate’s England World Cup squad.
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      Newcastle are set to make a renewed attempt to bring him to the North East and look certain to be able to offer the attacker the prospect of Champions League football.
      But so do United, and both are expected to table bids of between £45m and £60m for him.
      Managerless Tottenham also want the ace, and they are believed to be readying a move of their own to try and snatch him from their rivals.
      The former Coventry City and Norwich man was also recently likened to Man City’s £100m man Jack Grealish, who boss Dean Smith managed previously at Aston Villa.
      Smith said: “I think they are different types of players but they both know they’ve got ability and want to push themselves to become the best.
      “I think when you’ve got players that have that personality and character they push you as coaches and you want to go and help them become better players. James seems to have that as well.
      “He’s always looking to see what he can do better. He’s really engaging in the meetings we have and tactical meetings, and very vocal as well. I can see that similarity (with Grealish) of wanting to push himself.
      “I’m liking what I’m seeing in training so far and he’s not disappointed in the games either. All the players are really focused and James is certainly one of them.” More