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      Man Utd blow in Gabri Veiga transfer race as Celta Vigo midfielder ‘dreams of joining Arsenal’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and their rivals in the chase to sign Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga have allegedly suffered a huge blow.And that is because the 20-year-old Spanish Under-21 international is “dreaming about joining Arsenal”.
      Gabri Viega allegedly has his heart set on ArsenalCredit: Rex
      A host of Premier League teams, including both of the above and Man City and Newcastle, are all interested in the midfielder.
      A report in today’s Faro de Vigo has also stated that Serie A leaders Napoli are “willing to activate” his £35.2m release clause at the end of the campaign.
      But it seems that Veiga has no desire to move to Italy – with the publication instead saying that he wants to “fulfil the dream of signing for Arsenal”.
      They are allegedly his “favourite” team and both he and his representatives like the club’s commitment towards youth and the sporting project being led by Mikel Arteta.
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      And it also adds that the prospect of living in London also appeals to the young ace.
      Arsenal are not thought to have yet tabled an offer for the youngster as they allegedly prepare for the bidding auction to begin.
      Veiga has shone bright this season in LaLiga as he has bagged nine goals and three assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.
      And Celta president Carlos Mourino recently accepted that holding onto Veiga is virtually impossible – not least financially.
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      He also revealed that at least four Premier League clubs are seriously interested in signing him.
      Mourino said: “We want to keep Gabri Veiga but it will be impossible due to his release clause.
      “We don’t want to sell, but they are going to buy him from us. And we can’t do anything there.
      “We know some of his offers and it is impossible to reach them.
      “There are several teams behind Gabri. Real Madrid? They haven’t asked us, we don’t know if they will have called the player. 
      “Of the top 10 in the Premier League, four have asked about him.” More

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      Tony Adams: Arsenal might be eight points ahead in Premier League title race.. but it’s STILL Man City’s to lose

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      IF Manchester City were eight points clear with ten games to go, there would not even be a question about the title race already being over.But because it’s Arsenal in that position, I still don’t think they’re favourites to be champions.
      Arsenal could find it harder and harder the closer they get to the finishing lineCredit: EPA
      Erling Haaland and Co will be desperate to close the gap for champs Man CityCredit: Rex
      Speaking from personal experience, I know just how difficult it is to get over that finishing line for the first time.
      Arsenal are going to get tighter and tighter with every game they play.
      In our last ten games of the season we were scrapping at home against teams who had absolutely nothing to play for.
      We lost 2-1 at home to Derby and Dean Saunders scored twice. I was ready to rip his head off.

      I was screaming ‘Jesus Christ, why are you trying so hard? Do you want Liverpool to win the title again?’
      He told me he was  trying to win the Golden Boot and I said ‘well just stop it’.
      But that’s how it’s going to be for Arsenal over the next two months because every game is going to feel like a cup final.
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      City might have as many as 18 more games to play but Pep Guardiola has so much talent at his disposal that he can pick one team in the league and another for the cup competitions.
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      They’ve won the title before and because they’re coming from behind they will be able to play with much more freedom than Arsenal.
      Speaking from personal experience, I know just how difficult it is to get over that finishing line for the first time.Tony Adams
      It’s going to be so tight and right now I’m experiencing a proper Fever Pitch moment because I’m watching every game from the edge of my seat like a proper fan.
      Maybe it’s a blessing in disguise that Arsenal have been knocked out of the Europa League because it was never going to be their priority once they hit the top of the league.
      We all saw what happened in that competition when they rested some of their top boys and they’re definitely not going to win the league with their back-up players.
      Even with their best players available, they might not do it.
      I might be the only person saying this but I still think it’s  City’s title to lose. More

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      Man City ‘monitoring Celta Vigo wonderkid Gabri Veiga’ with Man Utd and Newcastle also chasing transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY have joined Man Utd and Newcastle in trailing Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga.That’s the claim from Spain as the LaLiga side fight an uphill battle to keep the 20-year-old beyond this summer.
      Celta Vigo say four Prem giants are keen on attacking midfielder Gabri VeigaCredit: Rex
      Real Madrid are also thought to be keen, with Veiga understood to have a £35million release clause.
      Etihad chief Pep Guardiola has one eye on strengthening in midfield.
      That’s partly because City duo Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva face uncertain futures in the summer 
      And Celta president Carlos Mourino accepts holding onto Veiga is virtually impossible – not least financially.

      He also revealed that at least four Premier League clubs are seriously interested.
      Mourino said: “We want to keep Gabri Veiga but it will be impossible due to his release clause.
      “We don’t want to sell, but they are going to buy him from us. And we can’t do anything there.
      “We know some of his offers and it is impossible to reach them.
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      “There are several teams behind Gabri. Real Madrid? They haven’t asked us, we don’t know if they will have called the player. 
      “Of the top 10 in the Premier League, four have asked about him.” More

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      Borussia Dortmund ‘have secret plan to keep Jude Bellingham’ in transfer blow to Man Utd, Chelsea, City and Liverpool

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND reportedly have a “secret plan” to keep hold of star player Jude Bellingham.The England international is one of the most sought after talents in European football with a host of clubs interested in signing him this summer.
      Borussia Dortmund are reportedly planning a new contract for Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Sides such as Chelsea, Man City, Man United, Liverpool and Real Madrid have all been credited with an interest in the midfielder.
      However, they could all be set for disappointment in their pursuit of Bellingham as Dortmund are determined to keep him at Signal Iduna Park.
      According to the German media outlet Bild, Dortmund are hoping to keep hold of him for one more season.
      The club are planning to offer him a new contract that would see his salary increase by 150 per cent up to £13million for the year.
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      The outlet also claims that his contract would include a release clause of £131m.
      This would allow the 19-year-old to leave the club to potential buyers while also guaranteeing the Bundesliga side a large transfer fee.
      This means that interested clubs would have to wait another year to sign the former Birmingham City prospect.
      The report suggests that Real Madrid are currently the favourites to sign Bellingham.
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      The LaLiga side are looking for replacements for veteran duo Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, with both contracts expiring at the end of the current season.
      However, Dortmund could be boosted in their hopes of keeping Bellingham should the veterans sign new deals at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. More

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      Man City ace Erling Haaland caught using mobile phone while driving £300k Rolls-Royce on dual-carriageway

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      FOOTIE sensation Erling Haaland has been being caught using his mobile phone while driving his £300,000 Rolls-Royce. The Man City star was spotted holding the smartphone while at the wheel.
      Erling Haaland has been caught using his mobile phone while driving his Rolls-Royce
      The striker can be seen with the device in his left hand while steering the wheel with his right
      Photos seem to show the hotshot striker looking down into his lap as he clasps the device in his left hand, with his right hand on the steering wheel.
      Norwegian Haaland, 22, was driving his white Rolls-Royce Cullinan on a dual carriageway in Manchester’s New Islington, close to City’s Etihad Stadium.
      The incident occurred the day after Haaland bagged five goals in a 7-0 Champions League win against RB Leipzig on 14 March.
      Anyone caught driving while using a mobile phone faces six penalty points and a £200 fine.
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      And if the driver only passed their test in the past two years, their licence can be revoked.
      An onlooker said: “Erling has hardly put a foot wrong since he moved to City.
      “But he needs to pay more attention to the road when he’s driving and needs to brush up on the law when he’s driving.
      “It’s a silly mistake but could be a dangerous one for him and for other road users.
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      “The last thing City fans want is for him to have a bump which rules him out of a game.”
      Road safety groups also criticised £375,000-a-week Haaland, who has bagged 42 goals in 37 games for the Sky Blues.
      An AA spokesman said: “It’s a straight red with no excuses.
      “Holding your phone while driving is dangerous. For someone so effective at scoring, this is definitely an own goal.”
      The laws around using phones while driving were toughened up in March 2022.
      At the time then Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: “I will do everything in my power to keep road users safe, which is why I am taking a zero-tolerance approach to those who decide to risk lives by using their phone behind the wheel.”
      An RAC report in 2020 found that one-third of drivers thought other motorists using their mobile phones at the wheel was one of their top safety concerns.
      And statistics published last year revealed that in 2020 17 people were killed and 499 injured in crashes where the driver was using a mobile.
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      Haaland’s error came despite driving rules in his homeland of Norway banning motorists from using their phone at the wheel.
      Man City and Haaland’s agent were contacted for comment.
      Haaland has bagged 42 goals in 37 games for Man CityCredit: Getty
      The footballer was driving his flashy motor in Manchester’s New Islington, close to City’s Etihad StadiumCredit: Cavendish More

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      Fans love Jude Bellingham’s cheeky transfer message to Jack Grealish on Man City star’s Instagram post

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      FOOTIE fans were left abuzz after seeing Jude Bellingham’s transfer message to England team-mate Jack Grealish.Borussia Dortmund ace Bellingham is one of the most sought-after players in the world and speculation is rife over his future with the German giants.
      Jack Grealish and Jude Bellingham have become good pals while playing for EnglandCredit: REX
      And Bellingham has jokingly called for Grealish to ditch Manchester City and join him at Borussia DortmundCredit: INSTAGRAM
      But he may have dropped a hint that he intends to stay at the Westfalenstadion with a cheeky Instagram comment to Grealish.
      Hours after England’s 2-0 win over Ukraine in their Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday, Grealish wrote: “Perfect week away with the boys.
      “What a group of lads.”
      And Bellingham was quick to comment, writing: “Come to Dortmund x.”
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      Bellingham’s comments received a barrage of replies from City fans, some of whom believe Grealish is doing his best to convince him to move to the Etihad.
      One of the Etihad faithful tweeted: “Agent Jack.”
      Another said: “Trying to get involved.”
      And another said: “He’s coming, isn’t he?”
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      One remarked: “He wants us.”
      Another chimed in: “Guess Jack tells him to join City every time.”
      Bellingham has shone for club and country over the last 18 months, impressing for the latter during last winter’s World Cup.
      And the teenager has ambitions of one day captaining The Three Lions, saying: “I think that would be the biggest dream.
      “It’s the biggest honour in football, I think, captaining your country, especially when you’re playing for a nation like England.
      “At the minute there’s obviously a long pecking order I highly respect.
      “H [Kane] and Hendo, all of the lads that fall below that.
      “I’ll wait my turn but in the meantime, it’s all about picking up from those guys in terms of leadership.
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      “In Dortmund, I’ve been given a bit more responsibility this year in that sense so it’s just about trying to learn all the time, really, and this is the best place to do it.”
      Bellingham and his Dortmund team-mates will be back in action on Saturday evening, travelling to the Allianz Arena to take on defending German champions Bayern Munich.
      Jude Bellingham is one of the most sought-after players in the worldCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd flop Alexis Sanchez reveals what Jose Mourinho offered to persuade him to snub ‘dad’ and join Red Devils

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      ALEXIS SANCHEZ has revealed Jose Mourinho persuaded him to snub Manchester City and join Manchester United by promising him the No.7 shirt.Sanchez completed a shock move to Old Trafford from Arsenal in January 2018, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving the other way.
      Alexis Sanchez was seemingly on course to join Manchester City from ArsenalCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTD
      But Jose Mourinho twisted Sanchez’s arm and brought him to Manchester United by offering him the No.7 shirtCredit: PA
      A reunion with former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola at the Eithad was on the cards for the Chilean before he moved to the red side of Manchester.
      But Mourinho twisted his arm by promising him the iconic No.7 shirt.
      Sanchez said: “I was about to go to City. I spoke to Guardiola every day, he told me happy birthday.
      “He was like my dad. He was my dad at Barcelona and he was like my dad at City.
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      “We talked, we talked every day, he sent me messages.
      “And everything was ready, there was a player who was going to go to Arsenal.
      “Then [Arsene] Wenger tells me you are not leaving because the other player did not want to come and they do not have another.
      “Suddenly the cell phone rings. Mourinho tells me: ‘Alexis, here is the seven [shirt] available for you.'”
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      Sanchez incurred the wrath of the Emirates faithful with his move to Old Trafford, where he was pocketing a whopping £391,000 a week before bonuses.
      But the Marseille man insists his departure from North London wasn’t driven by financial gain.
      The 34-year-old said: “It wasn’t a money thing, so everyone knows,’ he said. ‘It was the same with United and City.
      “And he said to me here is the seven, we are playing in the Champions League and we are going to give everything.
      “I wanted to leave at that moment, but I had Guardiola’s word.
      “That’s when I said to myself, Chilean footballer playing for Manchester United, something that has never happened.
      Alexis Sanchez has no regrets about his dreadful stint at Manchester UnitedCredit: GETTY
      “With the seven of [Eric] Cantona, [David] Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo and now a Chilean had it, it was a dream.”
      Sanchez’s failed to replicate his scintillating Arsenal form at Old Trafford, scoring five goals and providing nine assists in 45 appearances.
      And with the benefit of hindsight, he would’ve chosen the Etihad over the Theatre of Dreams.
      He said: “I don’t regret going to United. Things happen for a reason.
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      “I would have liked to have gone to City, yes.
      “We would have won the Champions League by now. In the final, I would have done something.” More

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      Real Madrid convinced Erling Haaland wants to join from Man City in 2024 and will SMASH world record with £200m transfer

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      REAL MADRID are certain Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland will join them in 2024 on a world record deal, reports suggest.Haaland has set the Premier League alight on his debut season with City as he has scored a staggering 42 goals and bagged five assists in 37 appearances across all competitions.
      Real Madrid are confident they will sign Manchester City star Erling Haaland in 2024Credit: Getty
      The star striker joined the reigning Prem champions last summer following a £51million deal with Borussia Dortmund, despite interest from some of Europe’s biggest hitters like Real.
      According to AS, however, Los Blancos are planning to reignite their bid for the Norway international and are confident they will have their man by next year.
      In fact, the Madrid giants are planning a world record offer in the range of £200m, which will eclipse Neymar’s £198m move to Paris Saint-Germain back in 2017.
      The reigning European champions are confident the 22-year-old has a release clause, which activates every year from 2024 until his contract ends in 2027 despite City denying it.
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      Carlo Ancelotti’s side plans to stay in touch with the Norwegian’s camp until next year in order to be in pole position when the time comes to swoop in.
      Real also believe Haaland can still leave the Etihad even if manager Pep Guardiola, who played an integral part in his signing, stays in Manchester.
      The Spanish champions have major plans for the coming years as they will move for the ex-Red Bull Salzburg star even if they get PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe.
      Real are planning to form a Galacticos-type trio to spearhead their attack consisted of Haaland, Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.
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      By the time they move for the two star strikers it is highly likely top earners like Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Eden Hazard will be gone.
      That means they will free up at least €50m (£44m) per year in wages and will be able to meet Haaland and Mbappe’s financial demands.
      The two centre-forwards are seen as leaders that will take Real to the new era. More