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      lkay Gundogan’s transfer to Barcelona ‘CONFIRMED’ in bitter blow for Arsenal as LaLiga giants swoop in at eleventh hour

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      BARCELONA have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan, it’s been claimed.The Manchester City midfielder is set to become a free agent at the end of the month following the expiration of his contract at Eastlands.
      Ilkay Gundogan will become a free agent at the end of the monthCredit: GETTY
      Spanish giants Barcelona have reportedly swooped for the Germany internationalCredit: REX
      The 32-year-old is said to have agreed a two-year deal at the Nou CampCredit: REX
      Gundogan was offered a new one-year deal at the Etihad but snubbed the offer in order to move onto pastures new.
      And according to reports, the Germany international has decided to join Spanish giants Barcelona.
      It’s claimed Gundogan has inked a two-year deal at the Nou Camp with the option of a further 12 months.
      Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona, here we go!
      “Final approval arrived on [the] club side to register him as [a] new signing, green light from the player.
      “It’s done deal, signed [a] few minutes ago.
      “Gundogan has agreed a two-year deal valid until June 2025 with option for [a] further year.”
      Barcelona’s reported snapping up of Gundogan will be a hammer blow to City’s Premier League rivals Arsenal.
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      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was hoping to lure the City fan favourite to the Emirates this summer to boost his side’s chances of Prem glory next season.
      But the prospect of playing his football at the Nou Camp and winning a third domestic title in as many countries has seemingly been too much for the midfielder to resist.
      Gundogan, 32, was instrumental in Manchester City’s historic treble-winning season – in which they captured the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
      The former Borussia Dortmund lit the blue touch paper in the FA Cup final against Manchester United earlier this month with a superb volley after just 12 seconds.
      Ilkay Gundogan lifted the Champions League trophy in his final Manchester City appearanceCredit: GETTY
      But he was coy about his future after helping City secure their second of three trophies.
      He said: “To be honest, I don’t need these kinds of days to feel appreciated and to feel special in this club.
      “I know that, that’s why I’m here seven years, all the ups and downs that I’ve had so far.
      “Nothing is decided yet, so we’re going to see what is going to happen.” More

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      Chelsea agree fee with Man City for Mateo Kovacic transfer and fans can’t believe how cheap it is

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      MANCHESTER CITY have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Mateo Kovacic for £30million, according to reports.The Premier League champions had already come to an understanding with the Croatian, 29, regarding personal terms.
      Mateo Kovacic is set to sign for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed the two English clubs have settled on a £30m fee, with £25m of it upfront.
      Kovacic is expected to undergo a medical in the next few days.
      And football fans have been left stunned by the bargain price Pep Guardiola has managed to secure for the former Real Madrid man.
      One said: “Amazing player for Man City, only £25m. Kovacic will better than Gundogan [in his] prime at Man City. Let’s see next season.”
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      Another added: “£25million for their greatest midfielder ever? We really fleeced them 😭.”
      A third replied: “£25m😂😂😂😂. Get IN.”
      And a fourth responded: “What a signing for Pep!”
      Kovacic was set to enter the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
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      But now he is poised to join Man City’s formidable Treble-winning squad as the European champions eye a sixth Premier League title in seven seasons under Guardiola.
      Speaking recently about his future, Kovacic told Nacional via the Evening Standard: “I have one more year with Chelsea, this season was very bad.
      “Everything is going towards the fact that after five good years I will change, but in football anything can happen.

      “Right now, I’m focused on Croatia and the Nations League.
      “Manchester City is a top team and deserves to be in the Champions League final.
      “That’s what I have to say. The summer is long, we’ll see what happens.
      “Chelsea is phenomenal for me. I love the city and the fans, they love me, I have wonderful memories of Chelsea. We’ll see what happens.”
      Man City have also been linked with a move for Arsenal target Declan Rice. More

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      Kyle Walker ‘in talks’ to make major transfer U-turn amid rumours of move to Champions League giants Bayern Munich

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Kyle Walker could make a dramatic U-turn amid speculation linking him with a move to Bayern Munich.Walker was reportedly expected to join Bayern following a sensational Treble-winning campaign that saw him win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League with City.
      Manchester CIty star Kyle Walker has been linked with a move to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Walker is holding talks with Manchester City over a contract extensionCredit: Getty
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, the right-back is holding talks with the Citizens over a potential contract extension.
      The Bundesliga champions still want to sign the England international but City manager Pep Guardiola wants to hold onto him.
      Romano tweeted: “Man City and Kyle Walker are in talks over contract extension.
      “Sources believe this is still a possibility despite interest from Bayern.
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      “Bayern want Walker but City are still in talks to discuss Kyle’s stay.”
      Walker’s contract runs out in 2024, which means City could lose him for free next year if he stays without penning a new deal.
      Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is a big admirer of the 33-year-old, whom he watched during his time in Chelsea’s dugout.
      The Bavarians are rigorously searching for a right-back during the summer transfer window.
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      And the German giants are determined to sign from the top shelf after refusing to turn Walker’s City team-mate Joao Cancelo’s loan deal into a permanent stay.
      City are also looking to upgrade in defence despite a stunning campaign at home and abroad.
      That is why Guardiola is very keen to land RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol. More

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      Burnley boss Vincent Kompany tipped to manage ex-club Manchester City one day

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      VINCENT KOMPANY has been tipped as a Manchester City manager of the future – by one of his Burnley stars.The Belgian took the Clarets back to the Premier League at the first attempt and the second-tier champions face the Treble winners in the new season kick-off on August 11 at Turf Moor.
      Vincent Kompany led Burnley to the Championship title in his first season in chargeCredit: Getty
      Kompany was linked with the Tottenham job this summer but is staying at the Premier League newboysCredit: PA
      City boss Pep Guardiola reckons it is ‘written in the stars’ that the legendary defender Kompany will get a crack at the Etihad hotseat.
      And Burnley full-back Connor Roberts says his team-mates are relieved that the 37-year-old, linked with Tottenham this summer, has stayed put in Lancashire.
      But he concedes his boss Kompany is primed to reach the very top in management.
      Roberts said: “Vincent will go and have that Man City job one day. I can’t express how good Vincent and his staff are.
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      “I thought I knew quite a lot about football about how to play and what to do. But this season working with them, now I know a lot more.
      “There was relief, he’s a brilliant manager. To know they are going to be there going forward is brilliant because you learn so much from them.”
      Roberts says he can see the similarities between Guardiola and Kompany with City’s style having an influence on the way Burnley play.
      The Wales defender, 27, has been given the John Stones role by moving into midfield as an inverted full-back.
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      Roberts added: “They are similar, 100 per cent. I watch Man City and we aren’t them but I see massive similarities in the way we are asked to play. We might not be able to do it as good as they can.
      “But you do see similarities. Vincent and his staff are so good at getting their point across about what they expect of you.
      “When I watch games now, the messages he portrays come into your head.
      “You know what to do in every situation from build up to attack to defending in different parts of the pitch. You know where you should be in every moment of the game.
      “At the start of the season I played right centre-back and the manager pulled me in after three or four games. He said the role I was playing was very important.
      “I thought, ‘I’ll try my best and if I’m asked to do that and do it very well then I’m going to stay in the team’. I was a scholar at Swansea as a central midfielder so I knew what to expect.
      “I have enjoyed the new role massively. The hardest part is when you have players behind you and you’re not used to checking your shoulder or turning into them. I have done fairly well.
      “It’s something I never thought I could see myself doing when I was playing right wing for Swansea under Graham Potter.
      “I had no interest in being a coach or a manager before but working with Vincent and his staff means I might want to see if I can do it at a later date.
      “It helps that we have a lot of the ball. It will be interesting to see if I’m asked to play in the same way in the Premier League next season.”
      Burnley’s non-internationals returned to pre-season training on June 5 – even before City had finished their campaign.
      Roberts, who played for Wales in their embarrassing 4-2 home Euro 2024 qualifying loss to Armenia on Friday, said: “The manager didn’t want the boys to have eight weeks off since we finished.
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      “There is only a handful of first team players there.
      They put in the work and hopefully that will help us next season going into it with everybody ready and ticked over with not too long a time off. Then it could only affect us positively.” More

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      Man Utd in desperate bid to complete transfer for club legend’s twin sons after both were snapped up by Man City

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are bidding to nab club legend Darren Fletcher’s twin sons from neighbours City for a “substantial fee”.Jack and Tyler Fletcher, 16, are rated among Britain’s best young talents.
      Man Utd technical director Darren Fletcher, seen with manager Erik ten Hag, could soon see sons Jack and Tyler join him at Old TraffordCredit: PA
      Jack Fletcher has stuck with England U-16s but twin brother Tyler has how opted to play for ScotlandCredit: INSTAGRAM @ tylerfletch24
      And The Athletic say United asked City about a double deal last week.
      The Manchester-born duo can’t turn pro until they are 17 next March.
      But it’s claimed there’s already a queue of clubs looking to sign them.
      They are said to favour United, where their ex-Scotland star dad is now technical director.
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      Like Fletcher senior, his sons are central midfielders.
      So far they’ve progressed up the ranks with City.
      In contrast, their 80-cap father Darren, 39, won the Premier League five times in 12 years with first club United and the Champions League in 2008.
      One difference, though, is the choice his sons are making internationally.
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      Jack has opted for England Under-16s, with Tyler picking Scotland.
      And in fact they’ve even locked horns for the Auld Enemies.
      United’s interest comes as they try to revive the proud traditions of their academy after seeing City overtake them for producing youngsters. More

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      Benjamin Mendy RELEASED by Man City as he faces retrial for rape

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      BENJAMIN Mendy has been released by Man City as he faces a retrial for rape. Mendy was listed as released by City on the Premier League website – but the club has not published its own list yet.
      Benjamin Mendy has been released from Man City ahead of his retrial for rapeCredit: AFP
      Mendy, pictured with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, appears on the list of players let go by the teamCredit: PA
      The footballer is set to go to trial again later this monthCredit: PA
      The former France international currently awaits a retrial for rape.
      It comes after he was found not guilty of six rapes and one sexual assault against four women during a high-profile trial in January.
      Jurors could not reach verdicts on one count of rape and one of attempted rape against two other alleged victims after 67 hours and 17 minutes of deliberations.
      Mendy’s lawyer said he was “delighted” to have been cleared of sex attacks and “look forward” to clearing his name at re-trial.
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      He will return to court on June 26.
      Mendy signed a six-year £28million contract with Man City, which included an annual average salary of £4,680,000, in 2017.
      He managed just 75 appearance in all competitions across six seasons.
      The defender was suspended by the Sky Blues last season as he stood trial.
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      Mendy played no role in City’s historic treble-winning season this year.
      His contract expired this month. More

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      England boss Gareth Southgate warns Jack Grealish and Man City booze boys ‘there is a line’ ahead of Malta clash

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      GARETH SOUTHGATE has warned Jack Grealish and the Manchester City booze boys: The party stops here.The Etihad’s Treble winners spent three days on the sauce celebrating their Champions League triumph.
      The Man City booze boys celebrating their treble winning seasonCredit: AFP
      Jack Grealish in England trainingCredit: Getty
      But the England boss insisted he is not worried about their physical condition ahead of the forthcoming Euro qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
      And he says his former team-mates would have been in a lot more trouble if their boozing had been splashed all across social media.
      Southgate refused to reveal if he believed the City players had gone too far this week but said: “There is a line and we’re always monitoring where every player is at.
      “I have spoken with the players and we’ve talked about where the focus needs to be.
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      “We’’ve acknowledged what they have experienced and that’s for me to manage but anything I might say to the players I would do privately.
      “I don’t think it would serve any purpose discussing that publicly, really.
      “We’re a bit in unknown territory because although we’ve had players in the Champions League final before, we haven’t had a team that has won the treble.
      “Things will never be the same again for that group of players and everything changes in their lives.
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      “There are so many things going on this summer that could potentially distract us if we allow it to, but I’ve not seen that this week with any of the players.”
      The bulk of Southgate’s squad gathered at St.George’s Park on Sunday but Grealish and his City team- mates John Stones, Kyle Walker, Phil Foden and Kalvin Phillips did not have to report until late on Thursday evening.
      As a result, none of them are in contention to start tonight’s game and Southgate said: “We don’t know what the emotional dip is going to be for them.
      “They need to recover, sleep and eat well to get them ready and I’ve seen enough to know what could help us against Monday and then a few days further on against North Macedonia.”
      Southgate also pointed out: “A few of our players are teetotal but what is different from my playing days is that everyone posts everything on social media now.
      “I wouldn’t have liked a few of my nights out to be posted publicly. My generation would have been in a lot more problems.”
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      Man City star Ederson claims team-mate ‘VOMITED into Jack Grealish’s mum’s bag’ during boozy Treble celebrations

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      EDERSON has opened the bag on what happened when Manchester City’s teetotallers took a Treble tipple.And the Etihad No1 claims Jack Grealish’s MUM was an unwitting victim!
      Ederson has revealed just how uproarious Man City’s celebrations wereCredit: Getty
      Centre-back Ruben Dias found a rare drink too much, says Etihad pal EdersonCredit: Getty
      Jack Grealish’s mum could have had an unwanted role after City’s joyCredit: Getty
      Grealish spearheaded City’s extended celebrations after Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup glory.
      And although the England winger was happy to be snapped drinking freely, one team-mate might regret his out-of-character alcohol guzzling.
      Ederson told TNT Sports BR: “There are Man City players who don’t drink, but made an exception, which was the case with Ruben Dias.
      “But it didn’t work out for him.
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      “Two shots and he threw up everything and in Jack Grealish’s mother’s bag…”
      That, however, might be a subtle dig at Grealish’s own designer accessory.
      His Gucci bag has been in the wars this season – suffering from good-natured stick plus an infamous incident in the Wembley dressing room.
      City players gleefully shared a clip of Grealish shouting at a kit man who slid right into it amid fun scenes.
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      Yet that rejoicing after the 2-1 FA Cup final victory over Manchester United was eclipsed by the partying when Pep Guardiola’s men sealed the Treble with last Saturday’s 1-0 Champions League final win against Inter Milan.
      The Treble was in the bag with that – and according to Ederson something else was soon unfortunately in the bag…
      “The Gucci one? Oh no” posted one fan, and “Poor Mrs Grealish, hopefully he got her a new bag” wrote another. More