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      Arsenal preparing shock move for Joao Cancelo from Man City and ‘confident’ of club-record £92MILLION Declan Rice deal

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      ARSENAL are reportedly preparing a shock move for Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo – as well as a summer swoop for Declan Rice.The Portuguese defender was deemed to be surplus to requirements by City boss Pep Guardiola in January and farmed out to Bayern Munich on loan.
      Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Joao Cancelo in the summerCredit: Getty
      Cancelo has been frozen out by Pep Guardiola and former City No.2 Mikel Arteta is keen to bring him to ArsenalCredit: GETTY
      Arteta is also confident of bringing Declan Rice to the Emirates this summerCredit: GETTY
      And Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is hoping to bolster his squad this summer with the acquisition of the out-of-favour wing-back.
      That’s according to The Daily Telegraph, who claim the north Londoners have been alerted to his potential availability by his failure to impress new Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel.
      Although Arsenal are keen on Cancelo, they’re concerned City won’t sell him to them.
      That’s on account of the fact Arteta’s troops have virtually taken the defending Premier League champions right down to the wire in a thrilling title race this season.
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      And selling the 28-year-old to the Gunners would only serve to boost their rival’s chances of winning their first league title in 20 years.
      The Arsenal brass – who convinced City to sell them Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus last summer – believe the Citizens will be “reluctant” to let them snap up Portugal international Cancelo.
      Should City play hardball, the Gunners will reportedly revisit a move for Valladolid’s Ivan Fresneda.
      The Spaniard will prove to be a much cheaper alternative to Cancelo should Valladolid be relegated from La Liga.
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      Arsenal may have fears around a move for Cancelo, but the same can’t be said for their pursuit of Declan Rice.
      Arteta and sporting director Edu have made signing the West Ham and England midfielder their top priority this summer.
      And they’ve even cleared the way for his arrival by allowing Granit Xhaka to leave the club.
      It’s claimed the Arsenal brass are working on a club-record £92million deal for the 24-year-old.

      West Ham – who will also field interest from Manchester United for Rice’s services in the summer – are understood to want the bulk of any fee upfront.
      Despite United’s interest in Rice, the Gunners are said to be “confident” of luring the in-demand midfielder across London to the Emirates.
      Arsenal are currently working on a £92million deal for Declan RiceCredit: Getty
      Arsenal’s bid to win their first league title in nearly 20 years has collapsed over the last six weeks thanks to three draws and two defeats in their last seven matches.
      And Arteta issued a grovelling apology to the Emirates faithful for their poor run of form after last weekend’s hammering by Brighton.
      He told Sky Sports: “A week ago I was standing here feeling proud and today we have to apologise for the performance in the second half. It was not acceptable.
      “Mathematically, [the title] it’s still possible, but today it’s impossible to think about it.
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      “We need to digest the result and the performance in the second half, understand why and have a different reaction.”
      Arsenal will be back in action on Saturday, travelling to the City Ground to take on relegation battlers Nottingham Forest. More

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      Erling Haaland CAN’T win the Ballon d’Or over Lionel Messi claims Man City team-mate

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      BERNARDO SILVA believes that Erling Haaland won’t claim the Ballon d’Or over Lionel Messi – unless Manchester City win the Champions League.The prestigious award is handed out at the end of the calendar year to the world’s finest footballer – and there are no shortage of candidates so far.
      Bernardo Silva has seen Haaland’s greatness first-hand – but still doesn’t back him for football’s biggest individual awardCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi has had a busy month in Paris as tension between the 35-year-old and the club continues to boilCredit: Getty
      Many would back Haaland to follow up his Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year award with the Ballon d’Or after his stunning debut season in England.
      The Norwegian forward has broken the Premier League record for most goals in a single season and still has three games add more strikes to his tally.
      But over in France Messi has recaptured his best form at PSG – even as transfer speculation continues to distract from his exploits.
      Silva has a theory about what it would take for his 22-year-old teammate to stop Messi winning yet another individual honour.
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      He told France Football: “If Haaland wins Premier League and Champions League, you can put him in the Ballon d’Or discussion, and you can also talk about Vini Jr. if Madrid win the Champions League.
      “In general, it is between Messi and the winner of the Champions League, and so far, I will give it to Messi.”
      Man City are within three wins of capturing both the Premier League and the Champions League, and within four wins of doing the treble.
      Haaland has played a major role in their fight for glory with a staggering 52 goals across all competitions.
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      But seven-times Ballon d’Or winner Messi will be keen to nab another honour – even though he will be 36 by the time the historic award will be dished out.
      He has 15 goals and 15 assists in 29 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
      While European success is beyond his reach this season, only four more points is needed for Messi and his teammates to land another title. More

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      Brutal reason Jude Bellingham is set to snub Man City transfer revealed as he nears Real Madrid move

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND superstar Jude Bellingham has reportedly turned down a move to Manchester City.Bellingham appears set to join Real Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window following a heated bidding war.
      Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham is not keen to join Manchester CityCredit: Reuters
      Bellingham has turned Manchester City down because they view them as “plastic”Credit: Getty
      Liverpool were also involved in the transfer chase but pulled out due to the midfielder’s astronomical valuation, which has been set at a reported €150million (£131m).
      City have also showed interest but the England international doesn’t appear keen on a move to the Etihad.
      That is according to German journalist Patrick Berger, who claims the 19-year-old and his family view the reigning Premier League champions as a “plastic” club.
      Bellingham holds the same view regarding other Gulf-backed clubs, such as Paris Saint-Germain.
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      The ex-Birmingham star is also not keen on Chelsea due to their “crazy transfer strategy” after owner Todd Boehly splashed over half a million pounds on his debut season.
      Therefore, a return to England appears almost impossible for the teenage sensation.
      This comes after reports suggesting Bellingham has accepted all of the details in his contract to join Real.
      In fact, the Stourbridge native is said to be “excited” by the project at Santiago Bernabeu.
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      Bellingham’s deal now hinges on an upcoming meeting between Real Madrid and Dortmund where they will discuss the proposed transfer.
      The two clubs will thrash out a final fee for the player, who is currently concentrating on helping Edin Terzic’s side win the Bundesliga.
      The German giants are second in the table with only one point separating them from rivals Bayern Munich. More

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      Baffled fans joke Jordan Pickford’s ‘on his way to Mars’ as footage shows his ridiculous dive for Haaland’s goal

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      EVERTON goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had fans in hysterics with his bizarre goalkeeping in the Premier League clash with Manchester City.Pickford picked the ball out of his own net after 37 minutes following Ilkay Gundogan’s opener for City at Goodison Park.

      Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was left with egg on his face against Manchester City
      Manchester City star Erling Haaland caught Pickford by surpriseCredit: AP
      But it was the reigning Premier League champions’ second goal that left the keeper with egg on his face.
      Pep Guardiola’s men doubled their lead just two minutes later with usual suspect Erling Haaland’s header after a pinpoint cross by man of the match Gundogan, who made it three in the second half.
      Haaland sent the ball to Pickford’s right side with the England international flying the other way.
      The 29-year-old performed such a ridiculous dive that he even went crashing onto his own post.
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      But Haaland’s header was very clever as he knew Pickford would be going to his left because that was where all the open space was.
      However, the striker caught the keeper by surprise as he went for his right side instead.
      But that didn’t save Pickford from all the banter by fans who took to social media immediately after City’s second.
      One supporter tweeted: “England’s No1 goalkeeper, Mr Jordan Pickford.”
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      Another commented: “Where you off Pickford lad?”
      A third said: “Let’s forget the goal Haaland scored , was Pickford about to fly to Mars?”
      This fan wrote: “Blud thought he was superman.”
      And that one stated: “That just made me snort very loudly.”
      Everton went on to lose 3-0 to City and are now just one point above the relegation zone. More

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      Everton 0 Man City 3: Gundogan’s stunning double keeps Champions marching to title with easy win over toiling Toffees

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      IF Ilkay Gundogan is going to leave Manchester City this summer he is determined to bow out in style.The club captain is out of contract in the summer but is on a mission to lead them to a fifth title in the past six seasons.
      Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring with a sensational finish inside the 18-yard boxCredit: EPA
      Erling Haaland doubled City’s advantage with his 36th league goal of the seasonCredit: ALAMY
      Gundogan doubled his tally with a sumptuous second-half free-kickCredit: EPA
      Last week he got both goals in the win against Leeds before also missing a late penalty – and he was at it again at Goodison.
      Gundogan struck two beauties – one each side of the interval – and also teed up Erling Haaland to nod in his 52nd goal of the season.
      The Germany international waited until the final 14 minutes of the campaign to decide the title race 12 months ago with his two late goals against Aston Villa.
      This year he is doing everything in his power to make sure the battle with Arsenal doesn’t go the distance.
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      Pep Guardiola made four changes as he looks to juggle his option ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League return with Real Madrid.
      And despite City having almost all the possession, Everton coped well with the champions for the opening 35 minutes and actually had the clearest chance.
      James Tarkowski headed down a Dwight McNeil corner and Mason Holgate couldn’t wrap his foot around the loose ball at the back post.
      City had been restricted to long-range efforts but then clicked into gear in devastating fashion during the final 10 minutes of the half.
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      Riyad Mahrez swung over a cross from the right and Gundogan did well just to control it on his thigh – so what followed was truly special.
      With his back to goal, he flicked a right-foot volley into the corner and beyond the despairing dive of Pickford.
      The club captain – making his 300th appearance for the club – wasn’t finished there though and two minutes later he helped take the game further away from the Toffees.
      Foden sent the German international away down the left and he hung up a delicious cross for Haaland to nod beyond Pickford.
      It was only the Norwegian’s third touch of the game – but as is so often the case, he only needs one to make his mark.
      It was his 52nd goal of the season – and this one at the home of the Toffees legend Dixie Dean – who scored a top flight record of 63 some 95 years ago.
      For an Everton side who have scored more than one in a home game just once this season, it looked like a long way back.
      Ilkay Gundogan was the star of the show at GoodisonCredit: PA
      When star striker Dominic Calvert Lewin failed to re-appear for the second half, it looked even an even bigger mountain to climb.
      And within six minutes of the re-start, they knew the game was up as Foden was fouled on the edge of the box by James Garner.
      City had options but it was the skipper who stepped up and floated a delightful 20-yard curler past Pickford.
      Everton could have caved in but know goal difference could yet be decisive in their bid to beat the drop so kept at it.
      They could even have pulled one back as Tarkowski’s header was pushed onto the bar by Ederson while Yerry Mina nodded another one over the bar.

      Their battle to hang onto the top-flight status they have had since 1951 hangs in the balance.
      Meanwhile, City know five points from their final three Prem matches will be enough for a third straight crown. More

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      Kyle Walker to snub interest from Europe to join former club on free transfer next year at end of Man City deal

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      KYLE WALKER is ready to snub interest from abroad and see out the final 12 months of his contract at Manchester City.Walker, 32, has been linked with a switch to AC Milan — potential Champions League final opponents for City.
      Kyle Walker is ready to snub a move to Europe when his Man City contract endsCredit: Rex
      But the England man will not agitate for a move and remains happy at the Etihad.
      There are no immediate talks planned over another extension to his present £160,000-a-week terms.
      But despite rotating him more this season, Pep Guardiola believes Walker can still mix it at the top level.
      And the Catalan boss is happy to let youngster Rico Lewis bide his time for more regular starts.
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      Walker made no secret of eventually ending his career back at boyhood club Sheffield United.
      But the defender would need to be a free agent for it to be a realistic option.
      Last week he was praised for his handling of Real Madrid danger-man Vinicius Jr in the Euro semi-final first leg, even though the Brazilian did hit a stunner in the 1-1 draw.
      City paid £50million to sign Walker from Tottenham in 2017.
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      And the Three Lions star, chasing a fifth title medal, is still one of the fastest players in the Premier League.
      Etihad bosses will wait until the chase for the Treble is over before discussing all options with the player, including the possibility of an additional season. More

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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 City set to rake in outrageous £300MILLION in prize money if they complete historic Treble

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      MANCHESTER CITY will bank almost £300MILLION in prize money if they clinch the Treble.Pep Guardiola’s men are just seven games away from completing the dream Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup haul.
      Kevin De Bruyne celebrates a superb leveller in a 1-1 first-leg draw at Real that leaves Man City well placed to reach the Champions League finalCredit: Rex
      A fifth Premier League crown in six years is likely to be worth around £164m, similar to the figure they landed last season.
      SunSport revealed last month that a first Champions League trophy would earn the Etihad outfit £117.2m.
      Guardiola’s side are favourites to reach the final next month following Tuesday’s 1-1 semi-final first-leg draw at Real Madrid.
      And if City beat neighbours Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley on June 3, that would see them trouser £3.9m — taking the total to a staggering £285.1m.
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      City have four league matches left, starting at Everton on Sunday and need nine more points to officially win the title.
      Then Guardiola and his Treble-chasers will switch their attention back to Europe’s biggest prize for the return leg against Real on Wednesday.
      Kevin De Bruyne’s stunning second-half equaliser in the Bernabeu has given City a golden chance of making the Istanbul final.
      The glitzy showpiece in Turkey is on June 10 — so the blue half of Manchester could already have two trophies in the cabinet and be looking to make it three.
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      Lifting an elusive first European Cup would guarantee them entry into the new-look Fifa Club World Cup in 2025 — which is worth an estimated £50m.
      City’s group stage winnings this season, including the coefficient and initial prize money, saw them bank £69.6m.
      As Premier League champions, Guardiola’s men also took a 40 per cent share of the initial £28.8m market pool fund.
      Their victories in the last 16 and quarter-final have been worth a further £20.37m to the Abu Dhabi-owned club.
      And reaching the final would see City taking £9.6m of the remaining half of the market pool — as they would have played 13 of the total 39 matches involving English teams.
      Winning the European Cup in Istanbul next month would mean a further £17.63m, taking their potential total earnings to £117.2m.
      City defender Manuel Akanji said: “We’ve been working all season long to be in a position like this.
      “We just take it the way it is — be in the moment, think about the next action and be ready for it.” More