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      Liverpool want to sign THREE Portugal international midfielders from Prem rivals if they miss out on Bellingham transfer

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly set their sights on THREE Portuguese midfielders if they cannot secure Jude Bellingham.The Reds have made Bellingham, 19, their No1 transfer target in the summer as they finally look to prize him away from Borussia Dortmund.
      Liverpool are set to seek new midfielders in the summerCredit: Getty
      Joao Palhinha, left, has enjoyed a sensational season with FulhamCredit: Reuters
      But they face huge competition in the market as the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid are also closely monitoring him.
      It means Jurgen Klopp is having to prepare for the eventuality of missing out on the England midfielder.
      And, as SunSport exclusively revealed in a related story on Sunday, their back-up shortlist contains a trio from Premier League rivals.
      They are Fulham man Joao Palhinha and Wolves duo Matheus Nunes and Ruben Neves.
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      Palhinha, 27, has been sensational for the Cottagers since joining from Sporting Lisbon for £17million in the summer.
      He is being chased by Man Utd, but Liverpool will be hoping they can leapfrog their bitter rivals to rip him away from his deal in West London – which runs until 2027.
      His value is thought to have more than doubled thanks to his impressive performances this season, with his price tag now around £40m.
      Then there are two more Premier League midfielders Liverpool have their eye on – and they are both from Wolves.
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      Ruben Neves has also been linked with a move to AnfieldCredit: Alamy
      Nunes, 24, and Neves, 26, are being linked with moves to Anfield in the summer.
      Man Utd have been chasing Neves for a long time but always ended up going for alternative options.
      However, as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his deal at Molineux, now seems the most likely time for him to leave.
      By contrast, Nunes only arrived at Wolves at the start of the season.
      Much like Palhinha, he has four more years left on his contract and will likely be blocked from leaving unless the offer is too good for the club to turn down.
      Liverpool are keen to bolster their midfield after difficult seasons for the likes of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
      Klopp’s men face a fight to finish in the top four, sitting six points adrift of Tottenham with a game in hand.
      Matheus Nunes is understood to be a Liverpool targetCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ready to swoop for £66million Arsenal target if Red Devils cannot seal Harry Kane transfer this summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ready to battle Arsenal for Dusan Vlahovic if they fail to sign Harry Kane this summer.SunSport revealed last week that Erik ten Hag has made the Tottenham star his No1 transfer target this summer.
      Dusan Vlahovic is on Manchester United’s summer transfer target listCredit: Getty
      Tottenham striker Harry Kane remains their No.1 targetCredit: Reuters
      Kane, 29, has less than 18 months remaining on his deal and United are hoping to take advantage of the England captain’s contract situation.
      But we reported last night that they are still anticipating a “nightmare” pursuit.
      That’s because Spurs chief Daniel Levy is renowned as a tough negotiator.
      Now ESPN have claimed that has left United “focusing on alternative options including Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Juventus forward Vlahovic. 
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      Regarding Kane, this update says that the Red Devils “will not risk a prolonged pursuit”  which “drags out until final hours of the summer transfer window”.
      A source told them: “United can’t afford to start the season without a new striker.
      “And having dealt with Levy in the past, they don’t want to go through that nightmare all over again for Kane with so much at stake, so they might not even get involved.”
      Vlahovic, 22, joined Juventus from Fiorentina back in January after snubbing the chance to move to the Premier League with Arsenal.
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      Mikel Arteta’s side were desperate to bring the Serbian international to the Emirates – but he rejected them in favour of Turin – but they are still keen.
      Vlahovic has scored ten goals this term but has now gone six game without finding the net but Juve’s early Champions League exit has left them needing to raise funds.

      Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain have entered the transfer race for Osimhen.
      The Nigerian star’s goals have fired Napoli to the top of Serie A this season.
      His blistering form, which includes 19 goals in 22 top-flight matches, has attracted interest from the likes of United, Chelsea and Arsenal.
      And Luciano Spalletti’s side stand to make a big profit from Osimhen, valuing him at £107m. More

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      Real Madrid make first move for Jude Bellingham with mega £123MILLION offer to pip Liverpool and Man Utd to transfer

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      REAL MADRID have allegedly made their first move for Jude Bellingham with a mega £123million transfer offer. Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football after his exploits at the World Cup and for Borussia Dortmund.
      REal Madrid have reportedly tabled their first offer for Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The former Birmingham ace was back on these shores last week but suffered disappointment as his team were knocked out of the Champions League by Chelsea.
      The Blues, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the midfielder.
      We reported last month how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Madrid have also held a heavy interest in signing the teenage sensation.
      There was a growing feeling within the LaLiga club’s camp that they “were becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable” with regards to a transfer deal.
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      Then speculation mounted that they held talks with Bellingham’s father over a potential move in London last week.
      Now Sport 1 are claiming that they have submitted their first offer to Dortmund for the ace worth around £123m in an attempt to usurp their rivals.
      They claim that it is worth £88m up front with the rest of the package made up in incentives.
      It adds that Bellingham was initially set on a move to the Bernabeu but has since had his head turned by the potential packages available from the Premier League.
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      But Madrid now believe that the “whole matter can be resolved in the next international break at the end of March” where the ace is set to be part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers with Italy and Ukraine.
      Los Blancos are allegedly preparing for the departure of midfield veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric at the end of the season and have identified Bellingham as their top target.

      The youngster has struggled over recent weeks and has now gone a month without registering 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.
      “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.” More

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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