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      Man City submit highest Declan Rice bid yet but Arsenal plan THIRD transfer offer as West Ham stick to £100m price

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      MANCHESTER CITY have submitted a formal £90million bid for Declan Rice to spark a bidding war with Arsenal.However, it is still £10m short of West Ham’s valuation.
      Man City have made a formal bid for Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      The Etihad giants are huge admirers of the Hammers captain, 24, and keen to bolster their midfield following Ilkay Gundogan’s exit.
      Arsenal saw two bids for Rice – the second for £75m plus £15m in add-ons – rejected last week.
      But this evening City tabled their own opening offer while their rivals Arsenal are preparing a THIRD bid and remain hopeful of landing their No1 summer transfer target.
      It is understood the Treble winners proposed a deal for an initial £80m with £10m in add-ons.
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      Kalvin Phillips could be added into subsequent City offers to try and tempt West Ham to do business, especially after the Hammers failed to sign Phillips from Leeds.
      City had previously held off on making a bid because Rice would prefer to stay in London with his family and join Arsenal.
      However, the Gunners had failed to make an offer West Ham were willing to accept.
      City held off on making a move until they could get assurances from the 43-cap England ace.
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      But now Pep Guardiola’s side have pounced on their rivals’ hesitancy with the statement offer.
      They hope the extra £5m upfront rather than in add-ons could tempt West Ham to sell.
      However, the Hammers have continually wanted to hold out for £100m for their influential club captain, who has one year left on his current London Stadium contract – although there is an option for an extra 12 months.
      Chairman David Sullivan admitted after the Europa Conference League win that the memorable final would likely have been Rice’s final game for the club because he “wanted to go”.
      Rice was in Chelsea’s academy until he was released aged 14 and joined West Ham in 2014.
      He broke through into the first team in 2017 and has gone on to make 245 appearances for the East Londoners.
      The dramatic 2-1 win over Fiorentina in Prague, sealed by Jarrod Bowen’s late winner, secured the Hammers’ first European trophy for 58 years and etched skipper Rice’s name into the club’s history books forever.
      But few could begrudge the talismanic figure from fulfilling his desire to compete for the top titles regularly, including the Premier League and Champions League.
      And the latest development twist could nudge Guardiola into pole position to land him.
      Fellow Arsenal target Moises Caicedo, meanwhile, has reportedly agreed personal terms with Chelsea.
      The Blues, though, are yet to negotiate a transfer fee with Brighton for the Ecuador star.
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      Arsenal are also looking at Youssouf Fofana as well as closing in on Kai Havertz.
      City, meanwhile, are set to announce the signing of Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic for £25m.
      Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta are battling over the West Ham captainCredit: Getty More

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      Man City star’s son racks up 1 million Instagram followers in 24 hours after cute Champions League final celebrations

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      PHIL Foden’s four-year-old son Ronnie has become a social media sensation thanks to his Champions League final celebrations – amassing an incredible 1m Instagram followers in just 24 hours.Ronnie Foden delighted City fans by dancing on the pitch with his dad and other City teammates including Erling Halaand and Jack Grealish after the Blues completed the treble in Istanbul earlier this month.
      Phil Foden’s four-year-old son Ronnie has become a social media sensation thanks to his Champions League final celebrations
      Ronnie Foden celebrated with his dad and mum, Rebecca, as City won the Champions League Final in IstanbulCredit: Rex
      Now Ronnie – nicknamed “El Wey” which means “The Dude” in Spanish – has been given his own social media page.
      And his adorable posts have already led to a huge following.
      One sees Ronnie dancing on a table in a £200 designer Off White hoodie while in another he build sandcastles with his England ace dad while on holiday in Mykonos.
      A source said: “Ronnie is a real extrovert and loves all the razzmatazz that comes with being the son of one of the most famous footballers in the world.“
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      He is a very happy kid and loves watching his dad play footy.”
      In comparison Wayne Rooney’s son Kai has built up 120,000 Instagram followers since starting his account in April 2022 while Romeo Beckham has 3.6m.
      His older brother Brooklyn has more than 15m. More

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      Man City confirm Ilkay Gundogan’s exit and his next club as Treble winner leaves on high after glittering seven years

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN has officially left Manchester City with his move to Barcelona confirmed. The Treble-winning City hero exits the club after seven years in Manchester, having signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2016.
      Ilkay Gundogan has officially left Manchester CityCredit: AFP
      Gundogan is one of four leaving the Premier League and European champions for free after seeing out his contract.
      Terrell Agyemang, Rowan McDonald and Benjamin Mendy are also on the list departures.
      City captain Gundogan said: “For me it has been a total privilege and pleasure to be part of Manchester City for the last seven years.
      “Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family at City.
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      “I have been lucky to have experienced hundreds of unforgettable moments in my time here and to have been captain for this extra special season has been the greatest experience of my career.
      “First, I would like to thank Pep. To have been able to play under and learn from him for so long has been something I will never forget.

      “I would also like to thank all my team-mates – past and present – who have all played such a special part in making my time here so amazing.
      “Furthermore I would like to thank the incredible City fans. They have supported me from the moment I arrived, and I owe them all so much for their support.”
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      “This club made me realise all my dreams and I will forever be thankful for this opportunity. I will carry City always in my heart.
      “Once a blue, always a blue.”
      Gundogan, 32, was linked with a move to Arsenal but Spanish kings Barca have pipped them to the German international.
      The midfielder has agreed a two-year deal at the Nou Camp with the option of a further 12 months and a massive £340MILLION release clause.
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      Man City ready to hijack Arsenal’s £100m transfer bid for Declan Rice but need big promise from England ace first

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      MANCHESTER CITY reportedly want assurances from Declan Rice that he wants to join them.That is before they launch a £100million offer to hijack the West Ham star’s move to Arsenal.
      Declan Rice is valued at £100million by West HamCredit: Getty
      Man City want to sign him but want assurances that he wants the moveCredit: Rex
      It could leave Arsenal sweating over their transfer plansCredit: AP
      According to the Mirror, West Ham are confident they will receive the £100m valuation for their skipper from one club or the other.
      Arsenal have already seen two bids for Rice pushed back, with their latest offer worth £90m including add-ons.
      City are determined to land Rice, 24, after the departure of Ilkay Gundogan.
      However, if Rice has no genuine interest in joining the Etihad outfit, City will withdraw their interest.
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      Rice has been gearing up for a move to the Emirates for months and is said to prefer a move there.
      Indeed, Bayern Munich withdrew their interest in the England international after this revelation.
      The report adds Arsenal’s financial department are working hard on how to restructure the deal in order to best appease the Hammers’ demands.
      After their stunning Treble success and strong player sales, Man City are said to be armed with a £300million war chest.
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      With stars such as Ilkay Gundogan departing, along with reports linking Bernardo Silva and Aymeric Laporte away from the club, City will be in need of reinforcements.
      They have already lasered in a deal for Mateo Kovacic.
      Meanwhile, Josko Gvardiol has been identified as Laporte’s successor.
      However, it will take a world record fee for a defender to prise him away from RB Leipzig.
      In Arsenal’s case, a deal for Kai Havertz appears to be close, while they have a clear shot at landing Ajax star Jurrien Timber in part of what could be a record-breaking £200m spree for the Gunners. More

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      Leicester line up first signings since relegation as boss Enzo Maresca confirms Jamie Vardy transfer decision

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      NEW Leicester manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed his transfer strategy in the summer window.The Italian, 43, who was one of Pep Guardiola’s coaches at Manchester City during their Treble-winning season, was appointed as Dean Smith’s successor last week.
      Enzo Maresca was appointed Leicester manager earlier this monthCredit: Getty
      Maresca has spoken out about Jamie Vardy’s future at the clubCredit: Alamy
      He faces an uphill battle to stabilise the Foxes’ squad following their relegation to the Championship.
      Youri Tielemans and Caglar Soyuncu have already departed the King Power Stadium.
      James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, Wilfred Ndidi and Timothy Castagne are among the other stars linked with moves away.
      But Maresca has now revealed he is hoping to bring players in by utilising his Man City connections.
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      Speaking to The Telegraph about whether he will raid the Etihad for the champions’ young talent, he said: “One or two of them would do us nicely!
      “City really do have a lot of young players that I know very well, having worked with them at under-23 level and coached there this season.”
      It comes after Sheffield United took two Man City youngsters, James McAtee and Tommy Doyle, on loan last season as they secured promotion back to the Premier League.
      Meanwhile, one player whose future many Leicester fans have been unsure about is striker Jamie Vardy, 36.
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      The 2016 Premier League winner, who has netted 136 top-flight goals for the Foxes, has been with the club for 11 years.
      And while he is preparing to enter the final 12 months of his deal, Maresca has confirmed he will be staying with them next season.
      That is some positive news for Leicester supporters, although they will be hoping he can turn his form around after a tough 2022/23 campaign.
      The ageing forward, who will be 37 in January, registered just six goals and five assists in 42 appearances last season. More

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      Jack Grealish hints at Declan Rice transfer as fans notice his latest ‘like’ on Twitter amid Man City and Arsenal battle

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Jack Grealish could’ve just let slip Declan Rice’s next club after he liked a specific tweet. Rice is hot property this summer with a transfer battle ongoing for the West Ham captain between Man City and Arsenal.
      Jack Grealish and Declan Rice play together for the England national team
      But Grealish seemingly hinted at his England teammate’s destination whilst scrolling through his Twitter feed.
      The treble winner liked a video created by a West Ham fan titled ‘Westchester City’.
      The clip draws on similarities between Man City and the East London club with the backing track of ’We Go Together’ from the movie Grease.
      The video was uploaded following suggestions that the Cityzens are nearing a deal for Rice after reports emerged about their incoming offer.
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      Grealish liked the uploaded video on Twitter and now West Ham fans seem convinced that he will be joining the treble winners next season.
      One fan wrote: “Grealish has 100% been on the blower to Rice convincing him.”
      Arsenal looked favourites to sign Rice for a while, but have since had two bids rejected by The Hammers.
      The latest bid, which totalled £90million, wasn’t seen as enough to pry the 24-year-old out of West Ham’s grip.
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      It is reported that any deal would likely need to be in excess of £100million to convince the club to sell their captain.
      Manchester City are rumoured to be expected to launch their first bid imminently as they look to replace the departing Ilkay Gundogan who looks all but confirmed as a Barcelona player. More

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      Saudi Arabia urged to ‘start working’ on Mo Salah transfer as Man City ace Bernardo Silva ‘edges closer to move’

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      MOHAMED SALAH could be the next big name to move to Saudi Arabia after a prominent league official has urged clubs to sign the Liverpool ace. The Saudi Pro League has become a dominant figure in the transfer market since the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over four of the league’s biggest clubs.
      Mohamed Salah would be a huge coup for the Saudi Pro League as they try and raise their profile
      Bernardo Silva is reportedly close to making the move to Saudi Arabia
      Huge names in European football have already been enticed by the prospect of playing in the Middle East and many others are being linked with a switch.
      Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante are all now officially part of the Saudi Arabian league with others looking likely to join them.
      Man City star Bernardo Silva could be the next to make the move with reports by CNN Portugal suggesting a transfer to Al-Hilal is close.
      But those in charge in the Saudi Pro League don’t want to stop there with one official having his sights firmly set on Liverpool superstar Salah.
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      Hafez Al-Medlej, an official who has held roles with the Saudi Pro League as well as the Asian Football Confederation has urged clubs in Saudi Arabia to sign the Egyptian attacker.
      He told Koura (via AS) about the ambitions of the league.
      He said: “We are only living the beginning, all transferable footballers will from now on be targeted by Saudi clubs.
      “The experience of China has nothing to do with us, theirs was purely marketing. Soccer there is not the most popular. 
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      “In Arabia we have a state project and it will not be limited to four great teams, but to all of them. Because the passion for football of the Saudis has no limits.
      “Let’s hope that Bernardo Silva, from Manchester City, arrives. We must also start working on the signing of Mohamed Salah since he is overwhelmingly popular in the Arab world and in Europe. 
      “I think Salah still has records to break with Liverpool, so I hope that if he doesn’t come now he will in the future.”
      Salah has consistently been one of the best players in the Premier League since he signed for Liverpool scoring 137 goals in 218 league appearances. More

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      Man Utd ‘could have signed Jack Grealish for LESS than Man City paid for him but baulked at the price’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED had the chance to sign Treble winner Jack Grealish before he joined Manchester City but refused to match Aston Villa’s asking price.Grealish, 27, became the most expensive English players of all time when he signed for Pep Guardiola’s side in a huge £100million transfer two years ago.
      Man Utd had the chance to sign Grealish for £80m in 2020Credit: AFP
      Grealish has since won the Treble with Man CityCredit: Getty
      However, United could have signed him for £20m LESS the previous season.
      According to The Mirror, the Red Devils enquired about signing the winger from Aston Villa in 2020.
      Villa officials demanded £80m for their star man, but United chiefs immediately “baulked” at the price tag.
      And just 12 months later, Grealish made his way to the Blue side of Manchester.
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      After the England ace left Villa Park, Aston Villa’s chief executive Christian Purslow revealed the reason behind his exit.
      He told VillaTV: “Jack wanted to be certain that if at any point a Champions League club came in for him and Aston Villa was not in that competition, that we would not stand in his way.
      “Ultimately, he said it boiled down to wanting to play Champions League football now.”
      He has since won two Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup.
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      Grealish played a crucial role in City’s Treble-winning squad last season.
      He scored five goals and assisted 11 in 50 appearances across all competitions. More