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      Middlesbrough join transfer race for Everton striker with Sunderland and Stoke chasing ex-Man City ace

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      MIDDLESBROUGH have joined Sunderland and Stoke City in the race to sign Everton striker Ellis Simms.The former Manchester City starlet is in demand this summer as he enters the final year of his Toffees contract.
      Everton’s Ellis Simms could be on his way to the Championship this summerCredit: Getty
      According to TeamTalk, Boro are the latest Championship club to enquire about signing Simms.
      Sunderland, Stoke and Ipswich Town are said to have already made clear their interest in pursuing a deal for the forward.
      Middlesbrough’s interest comes as they fear losing last season’s Championship top scorer Chuba Akpom.
      As revealed by SunSport, Akpom is wanted by several Premier League clubs and is also into the final 12 months of his contract.
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      His strike partner Cameron Archer has already departed the Riverside Stadium, returning to parent club Aston Villa following his loan spell.
      Simms appears set to leave Everton this summer after struggling for game time after being recalled from his loan at Sunderland in January.
      He scored once in 11 Premier League matches for the club but was limited to just two starts under Sean Dyche.
      The 22-year-old had scored seven times during his six-month stint at Sunderland prior to returning to Merseyside.
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      A move to Middlesbrough would see Simms boost the club’s promotion push following last season’s fourth-placed finish in the Championship.
      Michael Carrick guided the club to the play-offs before losing over two legs to Coventry City at the end of the season. More

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      Man Utd transfer blow as Napoli star Victor Osimhen opens talks over new mega-money contract with Serie A giants

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S pursuit of Victor Osimhen has hit the rocks with the striker opening talks over a new deal with Napoli, it’s been claimed.The Nigeria international spearheaded Napoli’s charge to their first Scudetto in over 30 years last season, scoring 26 goals in 32 Serie A appearances.
      Manchester United are interested in signing Napoli Victor OsimhenCredit: REX
      Osimhen has been lined up as an alternative to Spurs’ Harry KaneCredit: GETTY
      But Osimhen’s agent is in talks with Napoli over a new deal at the Diego Armando Maradona StadiumCredit: GETTY
      United are long-term admirers of the 24-year-old and view him as an alternative to Tottenham skipper Harry Kane.
      But they could be forced to turn their attention elsewhere as fresh talks over a bumper new deal for Osimhen, who is said to earn around £95,000-a-week at the moment, are reportedly underway.
      Sky Italia claim Osimhen’s agent recently discussed a new deal with Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis – who doesn’t want to sell the striker on the cheap.
      Osimhen has two years left on his current contract at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
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      But he recently suggested he could extend his stay in Naples, telling TG5: “‘I’m at a great club and my career is growing constantly.
      “I am already at one of the biggest clubs and I could not ask for more. Forza Napoli always!”
      United’s potential pursuit of Oshimen could, however, be aided by his desire to play in England’s top flight.
      He said: “I think playing in one of the top five leagues in the world (Serie A) is an amazing feeling for me.
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      “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 someday.
      “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 to seal £43m transfer for David De Gea replacement Andre Onana ‘next week’ after talks with Inter ace’s agent

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to seal the £43million signing of Andre Onana “next week” following talks with his agent.The goalkeeper will reportedly sign from Inter Milan and is seen as a replacement for David de Gea.
      Manchester United could sign Andre Onana as a replacement for David de GeaCredit: Getty
      De Gea is currently set to leave the club once his contract expires at the end of the month.
      United have offered him a new deal, but with a reduced salary, and hope to clarify his future this week.
      Dean Henderson is also expected to depart the club this summer, intensifying the need to recruit a new goalkeeper.
      That new stopper now looks set to be Onana, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, who report the deal has progressed following talks on Friday.
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      Club representatives met with the player’s agent and are ready to pay £43million plus add-ons to complete the transfer in the next week.
      Onana had changed agents in order to get the deal done, according to the Daily Mail, with his new representatives handling talks with United on Friday.
      He will reunite with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford, having previously played under the Dutchman at Ajax.
      The 27-year-old made 145 appearances under Ten Hag, winning three league titles and a pair of Dutch Cups.
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      He had been linked with Chelsea earlier in the window before United entered the race to sign him.
      Onana will join just one year after moving to Inter, having won the Coppa Italia and reaching the Champions League final in his sole season in Italy.
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      Chelsea icon Cesar Azpilicueta ‘seals Inter Milan transfer’ after agreeing two-year deal and return to Champions League

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      CHELSEA icon Cesar Azpilicueta has reportedly sealed a transfer to Inter Milan after agreeing a two-year deal.The move will see the Spaniard make a return to the Champions League, with the Blues not in Europe next season.
      Cesar Azpilicueta is set to join Inter Milan on a free transfer from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Fabrizio Romano reports that Azpilicueta has agreed personal terms with the Italian giants and will join on a two-year deal.
      He is now set to complete a free transfer, with Chelsea happy to cancel his contract a year early to allow him to leave for the Champions League runners-up.
      It means Azpilicueta’s 11-year stay at Stamford Bridge will come to an end this summer.
      The 33-year-old joined the club from Marseille for £7million in 2012 and has made over 500 appearances in blue.
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      He has also won two league titles and the Champions League amongst nine major honours during that time.
      Azpilicueta had looked set to leave Chelsea last summer after entering talks with Barcelona, only to instead stay and sign a new deal.
      Chelsea are looking to trim their squad in order to make room for new signings as Mauricio Pochettino overhauls his side.
      Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Hakim Ziyech all look set to depart, with several Saudi Arabian clubs said to be interested.
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      N’Golo Kante has already finalised a move to the Middle East, joining Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.
      As for incomings, Chelsea confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku this week, having signed an agreement for the Frenchman before the end of the season.
      The club also remains in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo. More

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      Man Utd ready to reward rising star with number 7 shirt with hallowed jersey not used since Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have earmarked Alejandro Garnacho to inherit Cristiano Ronaldo’s No.7 jersey. The rising Argentinian has shown immense promise in his breakthrough season, scoring three goals and adding two assists in 559 Premier League minutes.
      Alejandro Garnacho has been earmarked to take on the club’s No.7 shirtCredit: EPA
      The 18-year-old has impressed in his breakthrough seasonCredit: Reuters
      The shirt was last worn by Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Rex
      And following his success, the Manchester Evening News report the club may reward Garnacho with the coveted No.7 shirt.
      The number has not been worn at United since Ronaldo’s unceremonious departure in November.
      Ronaldo, 38, had his contract ripped up before sealing a move to Al-Nassr, making him the highest paid sportsman ever in the process.
      Garnacho, 18, currently wears the No.49 shirt.
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      He penned a new five-year deal at United in April.
      Should he adopt the shirt of his footballing hero, he will become the first teenage recipient of the shirt since Ronaldo himself in 2003.
      However, to many United fans, the No.7 shirt is seen as “cursed”.
      Big names and promising stars alike have taken on the weight of the shirt – worn by greats such as George Best, Eric Cantona, Bryan Robson and David Beckham – and failed to make their mark.
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      The likes of Alexis Sanchez, Angel Di Maria, Michael Owen and Memphis Depay come to mind in recent times.
      Ronaldo scored 24 goals in his first season upon his return to the club but could not stop United slipping to their worst-ever Premier League season.
      The start of his second year saw his form drop off dramatically, netting just three times for United before he was whisked away to Saudi Arabia.
      He has since been joined in the Middle East by Karim Benzema and Ruben Neves, with even more big stars such as Bernardo Silva reportedly set to follow. More

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      Man Utd outcast wanted by Borussia Dortmund with Erik ten Hag ‘open to offers’ for international star

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      ANTHONY ELANGA is wanted by Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The Manchester United star, 21, did not feature prominently in Erik ten Hag’s first season at Old Trafford.
      Anthony Elanga is a £10m summer transfer target for Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      And it is understood the Red Devils boss is open to offers for the Swedish forward.
      Now the Daily Mail report Borussia Dortmund are considering going in with a bid.
      The Bundesliga giants are keen to reinvest some of the £115million they received from Real Madrid for Jude Bellingham.
      But it could only take £10m to convince United to sell their academy graduate, who joined the club aged 12.
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      Elanga’s Sweden team-mate Emil Forsberg wanted him to sign for RB Leipzig.
      The United ace was also linked with West Ham alongside Harry Maguire and £40m as part of a possible deal to try and land Declan Rice.
      However, now it looks as though Dortmund are in pole position.
      Boss Edin Terzic is keen to bolster his attack and it appears Elanga could be targeted.
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      That is despite the winger’s disappointing campaign last term.
      He managed 26 appearances in all competitions – including just seven starts – and failed to register a single goal for the Red Devils.
      Elanga did manage two assists but will no doubt feel he could have had a better return.
      He remains part of the international set-up for Sweden, though, and scored against New Zealand in the end-of-season fixtures before coming off the bench again as a late sub against Austria.
      But speaking in March, Elanga remained positive about his situation at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag – who prefers Antony on the right wing.
      Elanga told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet: “It is frustrating. You want to play, it’s important. But whether you play or not, it’s up to the coach not me.
      “I know what he wants me to do and I just keep training hard. When the opportunity comes, I just have to be ready to take it.
      “We have a lot of conversations, not only about [the gametime] but also what is happening around. That’s the good thing, we talk a lot and they help me a lot.” More

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      Romeo Beckham parties at Glastonbury to celebrate Brentford deal but fans torn over outfit as he shares pic by tent

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      ROMEO BECKHAM left fans divided with his choice of outfit at Glastonbury on Friday.The 20-year-old posed for a picture next to a tent at the music festival, wearing a blue bucket hat, sunglasses, a camouflage top and bright pink, purple and blue shorts.
      Fans were left divided by Beckham’s outfitCredit: Instagram @romeobeckham
      Beckham signed a one-year deal with Brentford last weekCredit: Splash
      He also donned a pair of bright pink and white socks with white trainers.
      But fans had mixed opinions on his outfit choice.
      One person took to Instagram to write: “I don’t understand that outfit… sorry. Enjoy the music!”
      Another added: “Reminds me of my year 1s when they insist on dressing themselves for own clothes day! Looking fabulous though.”
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      A third wrote: “You get dressed in the dark?”
      While a fourth commented: “Looking good young man, have fun.”
      Beckham completed a permanent transfer to Brentford B last week following a successful loan spell.
      The winger joined the Bees from Inter Miami, the team part-owned by his dad, David Beckham.
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      Upon his arrival, he told Sky Sports: “It’s the best feeling, honestly. I just can’t wait to get started.
      “It’s been such a good experience (the last six months on loan) and I’ve loved every second of it. It’s a good group of boys, good coaches and a really nice place to be.”
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      Watch Premier League legend break down in tears as he announces £47m transfer to Saudi Arabia before promising to return

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      RUBEN NEVES broke down in tears in his emotional exit video from Wolves.The Portuguese midfielder, 26, has accepted the Saudi Arabian money and signed for Al-Hilal.
      Ruben Neves said goodbye to Wolves with a video messageCredit: Twitter @wolves
      Midway through the clip he broke down in tearsCredit: Twitter @wolves
      The Saudi side paid a whopping £47million for Neves, who had just one year left on his contract in the West Midlands.
      And the former Wolves captain recorded a video message to say thank you and goodbye to the club on their official Twitter account.
      He went through some of his stats and highlights across his six-year spell at Molineux, including a few of his spectacular goals and a European adventure.
      But after mentioning his team-mates and being captain for the final season, midway through the 3m18s video, Neves cannot contain his emotions.
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      He takes a deep breath but has to pause as he bends over and wipes away the tears.
      Neves said to the fans: “I cannot thank you enough for the welcome.
      “I cannot thank you enough for the way you treated me and mainly for the way you adopted my family as your own.
      “The way you support the team is unreal.
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      “Now I will be one of you: a massive fan for life.
      “It really feels like home here and my family will never, ever forget you.”
      Neves then hinted at a possible return to Molineux.
      He added: “I leave as a player but I will always be a wolf no matter what.
      “I will see you in the South Bank one day. Wolves ay we. Your captain. Ruben Neves.”
      Neves scored 30 goals in 253 Wolves appearances and was heavily linked with a transfer to Barcelona as he approaches the prime of his career.
      However, he left many supporters disappointed by going to the Saudi Pro League, following the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
      The fee, though, will help Wolves massively in their attempts to reduce debt and comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
      The Portuguese star was visibly emotionalCredit: Twitter @wolves
      He has signed for Al-Hilal after a £47m fee paid to WolvesCredit: Al-Hilal Saudi Club via Twitter More