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      Man Utd fear ‘nightmare’ transfer pursuit of Harry Kane with execs ‘desperate not to deal with Spurs chief Daniel Levy’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED chiefs fear their pursuit of Harry Kane could turn into a nightmare, according to reports.SunSport revealed last week that Erik ten Hag has made the Tottenham star his No1 transfer target this summer.
      Manchester United have made Harry Kane their No1 summer targetCredit: AP
      United chiefs are expecting Daniel Levy will be tough to negotiate withCredit: Alamy
      Kane, 29, has less than 18 months remaining on his deal.
      United are hoping to take advantage of the England captain’s contract situation.
      But the Mail Online report that they are still anticipating a “nightmare” pursuit.
      That’s because Spurs chief Daniel Levy is renowned as a tough negotiator.
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      It is believed he will seek around £100million for Kane depsite his dwindling contract.
      Some reports even claim his asking price could be closer to £150m.
      Ten Hag is desperate to have a striker in place before getting pre-season underway.
      And United chiefs know that could prove tricky if their pursuit of Kane turns into a saga.
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      Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen is also on the Red Devils wishlist after scoring 19 goals in 22 Serie A games this season.
      He is believed to have a £107m release clause in his contract and United could look to activate it if they fail to get Kane quickly.
      Osimhen is also wanted by Chelsea and Arsenal and he put interested suitors on red alert after revealing it is his dream to play in the Premier League.
      Osimhen said: “I think playing in one of the top five leagues in the world (Serie A) is an amazing feeling for me.
      “A lot of people worldwide consider the Premier League as the best and the strongest league but now I’m in one of the best leagues in the world which is the Italian Serie A.
      “I’m working so hard to make sure that I achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League some day but like I said, it’s a process and I just want to keep on this momentum and continue to do well.” More

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      Man Utd set to let Facundo Pellistri leave on loan transfer despite impressing Erik ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly willing to let 21-year-old Facundo Pellistri leave on loan.The winger, who joined the Red Devils in a £9million transfer in 2020, has made six appearances off the bench so far this season.
      Pellistri is expected to leave Man Utd on loanCredit: Getty
      But he is yet to make his first start despite impressing Erik ten Hag in training.
      According to Manchester Evening News, the Dutchman wants to send him out on loan in order to boost his development.
      Pellistri enjoyed two successive loan spells at Alaves and spent the entirety of last season in LaLiga.
      He returned to Old Trafford at the beginning of the season and made his first team debut in January against Charlton in the Carabao Cup.
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      The winger has since impressed both on the pitch and in training.
      Following United’s 4-1 win over Real Betis last week, Ten Hag told MUTV: “He is the example by deserving his position by performance on the training [ground].
      “And I said the other day, I did not select him for Liverpool and it was not even totally justified because he was training that well.
      “Now this was his moment to come on because of a longer period he performed in training.
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      “What impressed me was he came on and, straight [away], showed himself.
      “When they came on, Scott [McTominay] and Pelli, it was 3-1 but 4-1 is huge, to make the extra goal. In the first moment, they did, which was brilliant.”

      Pellistri is one of two Man Utd players expected to be loaned out this summer.
      Anthony Elanga is also set to leave Old Trafford in search of regular football. More

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      Liverpool will be Man Utd’s main challengers for Fulham midfielder Palhinha with bitter rivals set for £60m transfer war

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      LIVERPOOL have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to reports.Last week, SunSport exclusively revealed that United were plotting a swoop for the 27-year-old Portugal ace.
      Liverpool and Man Utd are interested in signing PalhinhaCredit: Getty
      And according to The Daily Mail, Liverpool have also expressed an interest.
      Palhinha joined Fulham in a £20million transfer from Sporting Lisbon last summer.
      However, following a series of impressive performances at Craven Cottage, he is now valued at around £60m.
      The Cottagers are confident that the midfielder will remain in West London for at least one more season, but club chiefs may be forced to cash-in if a suitable offer is made.
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      Chelsea, Newcastle, Arsenal and Tottenham are also interested in signing Palhinha, who has made more tackles than any other midfielder in Europe’s top five leagues this season.
      Man United and Liverpool are both eager to sign a new midfielder when the summer transfer window opens.
      And for Jurgen Klopp’s Reds, Palhinha could be the perfect alternative to priority target Jude Bellingham.
      The 19-year-old England star carries a £130m price tag, so Liverpool may have to set their sights on other midfield options.
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      Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag is eager to bolster his Man Utd midfield and he believes Palhinha could be the perfect addition.
      The Red Devils are also interested in signing 20-year-old midfielder Gabri Veiga from Celta Vigo. More

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      Major Declan Rice transfer update with Arsenal and Chelsea target’s likely next club revealed

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      DECLAN RICE is “almost certain” to leave West Ham this summer and “likely” to join Arsenal, according to reports.The England midfielder, 24, has been heavily linked with a host of Premier League clubs including Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Declan Rice is expected to leave West Ham in the summerCredit: Rex
      But the Hammers had hoped to convince their captain to stick around for one more season – particularly given he is under contract until 2024.
      But with David Moyes’ side struggling down in 17th in the Premier League table, The Guardian are reporting West Ham have failed to convince Rice that the club are progressing.
      It comes just one season on from the Irons’ seventh place finish and run to the Europa League semi-finals.
      Title challengers Arsenal are understood to be the frontrunners to agree a deal for him at the end of the season.
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      Rice is expected to set clubs back around £80million as he enters the final 12 months of his deal
      And Mikel Arteta is keen to add more depth in central midfield.
      Arsenal brought Jorginho in from Chelsea during the January window as support for Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka.
      The move came after they failed to secure Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
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      They are set to return for Ecuadorian Caicedo, 21, while also pursuing Rice.
      The England man has contributed 12 goals and 13 assists in 229 games for West Ham.
      And he could be enticed by a move to the Emirates, particularly if they clinch their first league title in 19 years.
      Arsenal sit five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table with just 11 games remaining. More

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      Dortmund’s ‘disturbing’ Jude Bellingham statements after Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target struggles for form

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND have hinted at the reason behind Jude Bellingham’s drop off in form.The England international, 19, enjoyed a tremendous first half of the season before he shone for his country at the World Cup.
      Jude Bellingham has had his knee bandaged up in recent weeksCredit: Getty
      But he has struggled to regain that level of performance in recent weeks.
      And it is now a month since he registered a goal or assist for the Bundesliga giants.
      Sporting director Sebastian Kehl was quizzed about Bellingham’s difficulties following Dortmund’s 2-2 draw with Schalke over the weekend.
      He said: “Maybe he’s missing a goal here or there that he scored in the first half of the season.
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      “He works. He wants and wants. And yet there are times when that’s okay. You also have to admit that a player doesn’t always play at the highest level.
      “But I know with him that he works hard on himself. That’s where it goes.”
      However, Kehl then hinted at Bellingham carrying an injury after being asked specifically about the bandaging he has been wearing on his left knee.
      Kehl replied: “He has been treated regularly over the past few weeks.
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      “That may end up costing one or two per cent. We hope that we can get this under control quickly.”
      Pressed further on the knee problem, he cryptically added: “As long as he can play, everything is fine.”
      German newspaper Bild described the comments as “disturbing” as Dortmund fans face an anxious wait over the fitness of their star midfielder.
      Bellingham has been heavily linked with a move away from Dortmund this summer, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid among the clubs keen to sign him.
      Meanwhile, Dortmund’s run of eight Bundesliga wins in a row came to an end at the hands of Schalke as they dropped two points behind Bayern Munich in the title race.
      It came just four days after Edin Terzic’s side were dumped out of the Champions League by Chelsea. More

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      Harry Maguire meets Tom Grennan backstage as Man Utd star and wife Fern enjoy night out at concert

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      HARRY MAGUIRE met musician Tom Grennan backstage at one of his concerts as the Manchester United star and his wife Fern enjoyed a night out. Instagram snaps show the loved-up couple letting their hair down after what has been a few topsy-turvy weeks for United.
      It appeared to be a fun night out for Maguire, Fern and their friends and familyCredit: Instagram
      Maguire came off the bench in yesterday’s frustrating draw with SouthamptonCredit: Reuters
      Maguire has seen the club he captains go from Wembley cup wins to disastrous derby defeats to frustrating goalless draws all in the space of the last fortnight.
      But he put that on the backburner for an evening to enjoy British singer Grennan, who put together a concert in Leeds last night as part of his UK tour.
      After his performance on stage, Grennan joined Maguire and his wife and some friends and family who tagged along backstage.
      The group posed together for a couple of snaps with a grinning Maguire visible in a dark hoodie and black cap.
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      Daisy Maguire, Harry’s sister, captions her picture: “What a night” with the “raised hands” emojis.
      Others present include Daisy’s boyfriend, ex-Love Island star Brad McClelland, and Harry’s brother Laurence, defender for National League Chesterfield.
      Grennan, who was one of the stars of last year’s Soccer Aid, has concert dates going all the way until the summer.
      By the time he has finished his marathon run, Maguire will be hoping he has helped United collect more silverware.
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      The club remain in the Europa League, where they are 4-1 up from their first leg against Real Betis, and face Fulham in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday.
      And they will also be aiming to keep hold of a place in the Premier League’s top four, with Casemiro’s controversial red card in yesterday’s draw with Southampton not aiding their progress. More

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      Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal suffer big blow in Victor Osimhen transfer battle as French giants PSG join £107m race

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have entered the race for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.The Nigerian star’s goals have fired Napoli to the top of Serie A this season.
      Victor Osimhen has scored 19 goals in Serie A this seasonCredit: Rex
      His blistering form has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
      But according to Italian transfer expert Nicolo Schira, French giants PSG also want to sign the red-hot 24-year-old.
      Osimhen has bagged 19 goals in 22 Serie A appearances this term.
      Luciano Spalletti’s side are on the verge of winning the title, with Saturday’s 2-0 win over Atalanta sending them 18 points clear of second placed Inter after 26 matches.
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      The match was memorable for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brilliant, Maradona-esque goal.
      PSG football director Luis Campos worked at Lille when they signed Osimhen from Belgian side Charleroi in 2019.
      The forward went on to score 18 goals in one season with LOSC before moving to Napoli for initial fee of around £62million.
      Spalletti’s side stand to make a big profit from Osimhen, valuing him at £107m.
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      In addition to their strong Serie A form, Napoli are also going well in the Champions League.
      They lead their round of 16 tie with Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 from the first leg last month, with the second match set to take place on Wednesday this week.
      Osimhen scored in the first leg triumph, to go along with his goal against Ajax in the group stage.
      PSG chief Campos may be tasked with regenerating his side’s attack around Kylian Mbappe this summer.
      Lionel Messi has been linked with Inter Miami, while Neymar could also be let go.
      Also reportedly on their radar are Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva and his Portugal team-mate Goncalo Ramos.
      PSG want to rebuild around Kylian MbappeCredit: AFP More

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      talkSPORT commentator unhappy with BBC for using his commentary during Chelsea vs Man Utd clash

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      A COMMENTATOR has said he wished the BBC had not used his commentary over their Women’s Super League coverage as the Gary Lineker row rolls on.

      talkSPORT‘s Nigel Adderley was working for the FA world feed as the Beeb scrambled for replacements to work on Chelsea v Manchester United.

      Nigel Adderley has made clear where he stands in the BBC’s civil war

      Presenters, pundits and commentators have withdrawn their services in solidarity after Lineker was suspended for controversial criticism of the Government’s migration policy.

      It left BBC Radio 5 Live stripped of its usual Saturday coverage, Football Focus and Final Score pulled off the air and a strange, shortened Match of the Day with no studio presentation.

      The BBC narrowly avoided a live 90 minute game without commentary as they were able to get world feed commentary for the match at Kingsmeadow.

      But Adderley revealed he agreed with his colleagues’ protests.

      He said on Twitter: “To be clear, I was commentating on Chelsea v Man U for the FA’s World Feed coverage.

      “I wasn’t booked by the BBC and I won’t be paid by them. In all honesty, I would rather they hadn’t taken it but they were entitled to.

      “I entirely support the stance of other colleagues from MOTD.”

      The game finished 1-0 to Chelsea after Sam Kerr’s winner, putting the Blues three points clear at the top in the WSL’s fascinating four-way title tussle.

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      And the game began on an awkward note as a technical glitch left viewers with no commentary at the beginning of the match.

      Adderley’s stance reflects the broadcasting community’s continuing backing of Lineker, with Match of the Day 2 also to have a reduced format on Sunday night.

      The extraordinary standoff could come to an end sooner rather than later with Lineker reportedly in talks with BBC boss Tim Davie over getting him back on air for Saturday’s live FA Cup coverage.

      Meanwhile, Lineker allies and MOTD pundits Ian Wright and Alan Shearer were back on the telly today for Premier League TV. More