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      Kai Havertz set to become 14th player to star for Chelsea AND Arsenal in the Premier League… can you name the others?

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      KAI HAVERTZ is set to become the 14th player to star for both Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier League.The Germany international is closing in on a move across London to the Emirates Stadium.
      Kai Havertz is close to becoming the 14th player to play for Chelsea and Arsenal in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are confident they can make the £60million man their first signing of the summer this week.
      Havertz is understood to have already agreed personal terms on a five-year deal with the Gunners.
      The move would see Havertz become the 14th player to appear for both clubs in the Premier League, but can you name the others? (Here’s a few clues…)
      Petr Cech
      Petr Cech won four league titles and the Champions League with Chelsea before ending his career with Arsenal.
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      Although the then-veteran goalkeeper did not reach the same heights during four years in North London, he did win the FA Cup in 2017.
      William Gallas
      French defender William Gallas moved to Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea in 2006 after three years with the Blues.
      He would go on to captain the Gunners before leaving to join arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in 2010.
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      Ashley Cole
      Ashley Cole won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2010Credit: Getty
      Arsenal academy graduate Ashley Cole controversially left for Chelsea on Deadline Day in August 2006.
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      His decision paid off, though, as he went on to become one of the world’s best defenders, making 337 Chelsea appearances and winning ten major trophies.
      Olivier Giroud
      French striker Olivier Giroud won three FA Cups with Arsenal before going on to have even more success at Chelsea.
      Giroud won another FA Cup with the club after signing in 2018 and won both the Europa League and Champions League with Chelsea.
      David Luiz
      David Luiz had two spells with Chelsea either side of a move to Paris Saint-Germain, making 248 appearances and winning three European trophies as well as a league title.
      However, his move to Arsenal in 2019 proved less fruitful as he was sent off three times in just 73 matches before departing after two years.
      Lassana Diarra
      Another Frenchman to appear for both Arsenal and Chelsea, Lassana Diarra made just 43 combined appearances for the two clubs.
      Signed by Chelsea as a 20-year-old in 2005, he moved to Arsenal two years later but would last less than five months before he was sold to Portsmouth.
      Willian
      Willian struggled for form after swapping Chelsea for Arsenal in 2020Credit: Getty
      Willian became a fan favourite during seven years at Stamford Bridge, with 63 goals and 62 assists in 339 appearances.
      However, he struggled following a free transfer for Arsenal in 2020, scoring just once in 37 matches before departing the club after a year.
      Cesc Fabregas
      Cesc Fabregas remains Arsenal’s youngest ever player after scoring in the League Cup aged just 16 years, six months and 28 days old.
      He would go on to captain the club before leaving for Barcelona in 2011. Fabregas returned to England with Chelsea three years later and won two league titles in four-and-a-half seasons in West London.
      Nicolas Anelka
      Prolific French striker Nicolas Anelka was just 17 when he joined Arsenal in 1997 but still scored 28 times and won the Double before being sold two years later.
      Chelsea would later sign a 28-year-old Anelka in 2008, with the forward winning the golden boot in his first full season and a league title in 2010.
      Yossi Benayoun
      Chelsea signed Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun from Liverpool in 2010 but failed to get the best out of him as he notched just one goal in 24 appearances.
      A loan move to Arsenal for the 2011/12 campaign proved more successful, though, as he scored six goals in just two extra matches.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was prolific during most of his four years at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Another player to have differing fortunes at Arsenal and Chelsea, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored 92 goals in 163 appearances for the Gunners.
      He would also captain the club for two years before his time at the Emirates Stadium fizzled out and he left for Barcelona in January 2022.
      After just six months in Spain he returned to London last summer, signing for Chelsea, but has scored just three goals since.
      Emmanuel Petit
      World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit starred for both clubs either side of a one-year stint at Barcelona.
      Having won a league and cup double during three years with Arsenal, he played 76 times for Chelsea as he ended his career at Stamford Bridge.
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      Jorginho
      Jorginho swapped Chelsea for Arsenal in January 2023Credit: Getty
      The latest player to appear for both clubs, Jorginho completed a move to Arsenal from Chelsea in January.
      He went on to become a regular starter as the Gunners narrowly missed out on the title, having previously won four major trophies with Chelsea. More

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      Inside the VERY glamorous life of Premier League’s hottest WAG who is building ‘Instagram empire’ with sizzling snaps

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      FOR years the likes of Victoria Beckham and Coleen Rooney ruled the roost as the ultimate footballer WAGs. But a fresh crop of glamorous wives and girlfriends are now emerging to steal their limelight.
      Maja was crowned hottest WAG in a survey by BettingSites.co.ukCredit: Refer to Caption
      She is the wife of Manchester United defender Victor LindelöfCredit: Getty
      Leading the pack is Maja Nilsson Lindelöf, who’s married to Manchester United defender Victor Lindelöf and was crowned the Premier League’s hottest WAG in a recent survey.
      The entrepreneurial Swedish beauty, 29, is founder of the fashion brand Lis Bonne Atelier, and writes blogs for a glossy magazine.
      She’s also teamed up with Victor to become a human rights ambassador for UNICEF, using their platform to highlight the work being done to protect children around the world.
      Influencer Maja is hot property on Instagram, with nearly 250K followers and each post totting up thousands of likes.
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      She regularly shares glam shots of exotic holidays in places like Provence and Greece, as well as sweet snaps of her husband and their two children.
      Brand and culture expert Nick Ede reckons Maja has the potential to become the most sought-after WAG in the world – and rake in thousands in the process.
      He tells The Sun: “Maja is stunning, stylish, sophisticated, and compassionate.
      “She stands out as she is a savvy businesswoman who has used her modelling experience and popularity to make her mark as both an influencer and charity ambassador.
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      Nick Ede believes she could be well on her way to become the ultimate WAG
      Maja thrills her 250k followers on Instagram with sexy snapsCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      Maja often shares sizzling snaps of herself on holidayCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      “She embodies a new breed of WAG who doesn’t rely on their famous husband and has carved a successful career on her own.”
      According to Inzpire’s influencer earning calculator, Maja is already able to rake in between £1,330 and £1,664 per post on Instagram.
      Nick says: ” She’s doing all the right things by creating beautifully shot content and building a strong following.
      “With beauty and lifestyle, she can really start to develop her own brand to create a ready-to-wear collection and develop a beauty lifestyle range.
      Maja embodies a new breed of WAG who doesn’t rely on their famous husband and has carved a successful career on her ownNick Ede, branding expert
      “As a mother she can also maximise on the fact that parenting, childrenswear and lifestyle is huge and she could follow in the successful footsteps of Emma Bunton and her brand Kit and Kin.”
      Nick believes Maja can take her influencer status a step further by securing lucrative endorsement deals with international brands.
      He says: “She already has her own fashion brand but I can see other brands partnering with her in the fashion and beauty arenas.
      “She has worked mainly with Swedish brands but I can see the big players like L’Oreal, Charlotte Tilbury and perhaps even Victoria Beckham Beauty using her as a model and brand ambassador.
      “Fashion brands like Good American or Skims would surely jump at the chance to have her model for them.”
      ‘Stand out’
      Maja is incredibly business savvy and has her own fashion brandCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      She is also a charity ambassador and has paired with UNICEFCredit: Instagram / @majanilssonlindelof
      She is also known for expressing her opinions, unlike many other WAGsCredit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof
      Maja is no wallflower and isn’t afraid to speak her mind – a quality Nick thinks will help her go far.
      She went so far as criticising her husband’s team, just like Cristiano Ronaldo’s fiancee Georgina Rodriguez has done in the past.
      In 2017 Maja slammed the eye-watering cost Manchester United players must cough up to hire a private box for their friends and family on match days – said to be between £24,000 and £81,600 a season.
      On the podcast Life on the Stand, she said: “The players have the option to rent a box and I’m not even going to tell you for how much but a disgusting amount of money.
      “And if you don’t buy one you’re considered to be a loser. But having a box is wonderful because you have your own waiter.”
      That same year the couple auctioned off their private box for charity, with all proceeds going to a children’s charity in Sweden.
      Maja is a great believer in female empowerment and family, so it’s important to her to stand up for what she believes inNick Ede
      Nick says he believes Maja will be “applauded” for speaking out, adding: “She’s got a voice and is using it.
      “She is a great believer in female empowerment and family, so it’s important to her to stand up for what she believes in.”
      Nick believes it’s only a matter of time before Maja becomes a “major player” in the fashion and beauty world.
      “I think Georgina Rodríguez is in an incredibly unique position, but I can see Maja up there, rivalling the likes of Victoria Beckham even,” he says.
      “I think she can start to engage more followers in the UK. Perhaps speak on her reels and give more of a glimpse into her lifestyle.
      “Perhaps too she needs to get a cover interview in a glossy magazine. But for now, she’s doing all the right things.”
      Love story
      The couple are said to have met during a festival in their home countryCredit: Instagram @victorlindelof
      They wed in 2018 in a lavish ceremony in SwedenCredit: Instagram @majaenilsson
      The couple have two kids, born in 2019 and 2021 respectivelyCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      Although little is known about Maja’s upbringing, we know she was born in Sweden and studied a marketing degree at university.
      According to Soccer Souls, she met future husband Victor, 28, back in 2013, during the early stages of his career at an annual festival held in their home country.
      She reportedly sent him a message on Facebook after their initial meeting and agreed to go on a date.
      Maja has been extremely supportive of Victor’s career and has been by his side during his transfer from Benifica to United.
      The defender is said to have popped the question during a romantic holiday to the Maldives. They married one year later in a lavish ceremony in Sweden.
      In March 2019 the couple announced the birth of their first child, and the second arrived in October 2021.
      In January last year the family experienced a frightening encounter when their home was broken into while Victor was away playing a match against Brentford.

      Maja and their children were home at the time. She released a statement saying: “I was home alone with both the kids but we managed to hide and lock ourselves in a room before they entered our house.
      “We are okay under the circumstances but it was obviously a very traumatic and scary moment for both me and my little kids.” 
      Maja is often praised for her down-to-earth demeanour on InstagramCredit: Instagram/@majanilssonlindelof
      She has supported Victor throughout the highs and lows of his careerCredit: Getty More

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      AI predicts six major signings Arsenal will make including Champions League winner and Everton star

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      ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE has drawn up a list of six key signings Arsenal could make this summer.The Gunners are set to spend big over the next few months in the hope of launching another title charge next season.
      Arteta is expected to sign several new players this summerCredit: PA
      They also have Champions League football to contend with.
      The Gunners were pipped to the Premier League trophy by Manchester City this season, despite leading the the table for 248 days.
      Mikel Arteta will have to introduce several new additions if he wants to compete with Pep Guardiola’s side next season.
      Here are the six players AI thinks Arsenal could sign this summer in a bid to challenge for the top spot again.
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      Declan Rice
      Rice is Arsenal’s top targetCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The 24-year-old midfielder has been Arteta’s top transfer target since January.
      West Ham have already announced that he will be leaving the club this summer and Sun Sport exclusively revealed earlier this month how officials will demand more than the £106m British record Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernandez.
      The Gunners have now had two bids rejected with the deal threatening to drag out.
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      Manchester City are also understood to be interested, but they are yet to bid due to the midfielder’s desire to join Arsenal.
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      Kai Havertz
      Havertz wants to join ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are also pushing to sign Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Gunners reportedly had their opening bid rejected by the Blues last week, but they returned with an improved offer of £60m on Tuesday.
      Havertz is understood to be keen on the prospect of a move to Arsenal, with personal terms already agreed.
      Arteta believes Havertz will be able to play in any position along Arsenal’s front three, as well as in midfield.
      Moussa Diaby
      Diaby recently emerged as a targetCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners are reportedly leading Premier League rivals Newcastle and Manchester United in the race to sign Diaby, who recently emerged as a target.
      Bayer Leverkusen want around £65m for the winger, but Arsenal could attempt to negotiate a cheaper deal, with Granit Xhaka already set to join the Bundesliga side this summer.
      Diaby has scored 14 goals in 48 appearances for the German side across all competitions last season and AI think he could be bringing his talents to the Gunners next term.
      Ilkay Gundogan
      Gundogan is a free agent this summerCredit: Alamy
      Fresh from winning the Treble with Man City, Gundogan will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of this month.
      He has been linked with a move to both Arsenal and Barcelona, but the Gunners could have the edge in a transfer race thanks to Arteta’s links to City.
      The 32-year-old is set to make a decision on his future this week.
      Mason Mount
      Mount has been linked with Arsenal and Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The midfielder emerged as one of Arsenal’s summer transfer targets last month, but the Gunners are yet to bid for him.
      Mount has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks.
      The Red Devils attempted to strike a deal with Chelsea earlier this month by proposing a £40m offer, but the Blues rejected it and demanded £70.
      If Man Utd fail to complete a deal for Mount, Arsenal could swoop in. Although the AI, powered by Perlexity, said it was “important to note that these are just rumours and reports”.
      Dominic Calvert-Lewin
      Calvert-Lewin emerged as a potential target earlier this yearCredit: PA
      Arsenal expressed an interest in signing Calvert-Lewin earlier this year, but no offer has been made.

      Arteta is keen to sign a new striker this summer to play back-up to Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, with Folarin Balogun expected to leave.
      The Spaniard is understood to be an admirer of the Everton star. More

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      Marco Silva torn over Fulham future as in-demand boss has bargain release clause in contract

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      MARCO SILVA remains in two minds over signing an extension at Fulham this summer.The Craven Cottage boss is under contract in West London until June 2024, and has recently been in talks over his future with the club.
      Marco Silva guided Fulham to a top ten finish in the Premier League this seasonCredit: Getty
      However, SunSport understands that the Portuguese coach is still considering his options and will not be rushed into committing to a new long-term deal.
      Silva, 45, is happy at Fulham.
      But has made it clear that he expects major improvements to his current squad in order to push on from last season’s impressive top ten finish.
      There are also concerns regarding keeping hold of their best players.
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      £50m-rated midfielder Palhinha is already a major target for Europa Conference League champions West Ham.
      And it emerged last month that Silva has a £6m release clause in his Fulham package – something the club are all too aware of with his rising reputation in England.
      Silva was linked with several big jobs throughout the previous campaign, including Tottenham and West Ham.
      David Moyes is expected to stay with the Hammers for at least the beginning of the new season, while Spurs have hired Ange Postecoglou from Celtic.
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      But Silva’s brilliant work with Fulham has not gone unnoticed at other big sides, and could be at the top of several lists should vacancies appear in the coming months.
      Silva replaced Scott Parker at Fulham back in July 2021 and guided Fulham to promotion by winning the Championship that season. More

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      Former England star’s bar popular with WAGs and famed for serving sushi on half-naked women SHUTS with £163k debt

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      A former England star’s bar has shut with debts of £163,000.Celebrity bar Parea in Alderley Edge, Cheshire had been popular with WAGs and was famed for serving sushi on half-naked women.
      Emile Heskey had funded the Parea bar in Alderley Edge, CheshireCredit: Getty
      However, that popularity proved not enough to save the venue, which had been funded by ex-England striker Emile Heskey, from a winding-up order.
      Heskey was an investor in the site, which opened in 2018, alongside his wife Chantelle.
      Parea had been popular with WAGs and celebrities during it’s five years in business, but has now closed.
      Documents lodged at Companies House show a winding-up order was served on May 30.
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      The order came after a local catering firm had applied due to unpaid debts.
      Parea had also opened a branch in Liverpool and are set to open a new bar in Spinninfield in Central Manchester following the closure of the Alderley Edge site.
      Co-owner James Golden told the Manchester Evening News: “We closed the bar as our lease was up for renewal and the village had gone very quiet.
      “We have recently launched in Liverpool and are opening in Spinningfields shortly.”
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      The bar had gained notoriety back in 2019 following their first anniversary party.
      Sushi was reportedly served on a half-naked woman during the event, with leaves and carefully placed salmon bites maintaining her dignity.
      Parea was also targeted by a masked attacker in 2020, who threw bricks at the bar’s windows.
      Ex-England international Heskey scored 110 goals in 516 Premier League appearances for five clubs, including Liverpool and Aston Villa.
      Since retiring in 2016 he has had a number of roles with Leicester City Women and is currently their first-team technical coach. More

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      West Ham REJECT Arsenal’s club record second bid for Declan Rice and hold firm on £100m valuation

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      WEST HAM have rejected Arsenal’s second bid for Declan Rice.The Gunners tabled an offer worth £90million on Tuesday morning
      West Ham have rejected Arsenal’s second bid for RiceCredit: Getty
      The proposal was worth £75m with £15m in add-ons, but West Ham officials immediately turned it down as they want at least £100m guaranteed for their captain.
      The Gunners had another bid pushed back by the Hammers last week.
      Rice is Arsenal’s priority transfer target this summer.
      The Gunners have been preparing a swoop for the midfielder since January and they are hoping to bring him to North London before the start of pre-season next month.
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      Personal terms have already been agreed, with Rice understood to be eager to make the switch to the Emirates Stadium.
      Manchester City are also interested, but they are yet to bid due to the midfielder’s desire to join Arsenal.
      The Gunners are also pursuing a deal to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Blues have already rejected a bid for the Germany international, who is keen on the prospect of a move to Arsenal, but they could be tempted to let him go for £60m.
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      Jurrien Timber is another name on Arteta’s transfer wishlist.
      Arsenal launched a £30m bid for the defender last week, but Ajax want around £50m.
      The Gunners also want to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton, although the Saints want a club-record fee for the young midfielder. More

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      Chelsea accused of using ‘get out of FFP jail free card’ as rivals ‘call for inquiry over Saudi transfer spending’

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      CHELSEA have been accused of using a “get out of Financial Fair Play jail free card”.And rivals are reportedly calling for an investigation into the Saudi Arabia transfer spending.
      Todd Boehly has spent huge money on transfers since buying Chelsea last yearCredit: Reuters
      Todd Boehly’s £600million-plus spending in the transfer market in the 2022-23 season left the Blues staring down the barrel of major FFP breaches.
      It has led to the club needing to make significant sales before June 30 to help balance the books and trim down the massive squad.
      And news of the Saudi Pro League trying to sign as many as SIX deadwood players for a combined £100m has led to a furious reaction from other clubs – especially as news emerged that the Saudi state’s Public Investment Fund had invested billions of pounds into Clearlake Capital, the majority owners of Chelsea.
      Wolves are also being targetted by the angry rivals after selling captain Ruben Neves to Saudi side Al-Hilal for £47m.
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      According to The Telegraph, teams want a fair market inquiry into the transfer dealings and the mega Saudi spending, especially with Saudi representatives said to be in a posh London hotel this week to thrash out more transfers.
      The report adds that the Premier League handbook already has a Fair Value Assessment Protocol that must be followed by clubs to try and ensure fair and accurate prices for player sales.
      However, one leading European club told the newspaper “live investigations” by Uefa are needed immediately to help tackle the potential issues and any future deals.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and Edouard Mendy are all surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge and it appears the Saudi route could be the best way to get rid of them for inflated fees.
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      N’Golo Kante is also expected to move to the Middle East on a deal worth £1.7m per week – although that would be a free transfer with his Chelsea contract expiring.
      Romelu Lukaku, though, is reluctant to make the move despite the Blues wanting to sell their £97.5m striker.
      Even so, the seeming ability to offload unwanted players for big transfer fees – Al-Hilal look set to pay £25m for Koulibaly – could prove a controversial loophole, understandably leaving other clubs desperate for action.
      Karim Benzema has already completed his shock free transfer to Al-Ittihad after 14 years with Real Madrid.
      It comes six months after Cristiano Ronaldo stunned the football world by accepting a whopping £173m-a-year contract to join Al-Nassr.
      Ronaldo said after the Benzema deal was sealed: “I knew that me going to Saudi Arabia would open a box and I wasn’t wrong.
      “I’m sure in a couple of years or three, this league is going to be one of the most important leagues in the world.
      “Karim left already and I am 1000 per cent sure that many more players will.”
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of the unwanted Chelsea players who could move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty More

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      Ex-Man Utd star explains why club should NOT sign Mbappe as he warns Ten Hag may regret missing out on Kane transfer

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      LOUIS SAHA believes Manchester United should not sign Kylian Mbappe this summer.The former United striker also feels his old club will regret missing out on England star Harry Kane.
      Louis Saha has explained why Manchester United should not sign Kylian MbappeCredit: EPA
      Erik ten Hag will regret not signing Harry Kane, according to Louis SahaCredit: Getty
      United have been strongly linked with both forwards this summer, with their futures at Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur uncertain.
      However, it is unclear who will end up joining Erik ten Hag’s side before the transfer window closes.
      Saha has given his verdict on Mbappe and Kane, though, telling Compare.bet that he believes the Frenchman would not be the right fit.
      He explained: “Both Neymar and Mbappe have a similar profile – they are superstars that come with a lot of distractions and situations the manager has to cope with.
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      “They come with big entourages and lots of press following them and they require lots of management.
      “This isn’t the best fit for Ten Hag’s Manchester United. It’s about strong discipline, consistency and putting the team first.
      “Neymar and Mbappe are two of the most talented players in the world, but a move to United would require them to adapt and follow the team’s rules, rather than for those superstars to impose their own style.”
      PSG are thought to be open to selling Mbappe this summer, who has confirmed he will not be extending his deal beyond next year.
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      Louis Saha has assessed Manchester United’s striker targetsCredit: Getty
      United are one of a number of clubs to have since been linked and could table a potential swap deal once their takeover is completed.
      As for Kane, Saha has warned Ten Hag that he will regret not signing England’s record goalscorer.
      He added: “Any player other than Harry Kane is going to be a gamble, and I think United will regret it if they don’t go in for Kane.
      “Look, if you can find another Haaland — someone who can come in and score 50 goals in their first season — then go for it, but I doubt they’ll find someone like that.

      “Kane is the only player who won’t need time to adapt and will be ready to perform and score goals immediately.”
      United had been lauded as Kane’s only choice if he was to leave Spurs this summer, but the club’s interest is thought to have cooled.
      Fearing Spurs will not sell to a Premier League rival, the Red Devils are instead pushing to sign Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund ahead of next season. More