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    EVERY England midfielder set for transfer to new club this summer with Rice and Mount eyeing huge moves – except one

    EVERY England midfielder is set for a transfer to a new club this summer – except one.Declan Rice and Mason Mount’s huge potential moves are amongst the deals expected to happen ahead of next season.
    Declan Rice and Mason Mount are eyeing huge moves this summerCredit: AFP
    All but one of Gareth Southgate’s regular England midfielders have been linked with transfers this summer.
    West Ham United captain Rice is expected to leave the club this summer with bids anticipated following their Europa Conference League triumph.
    Arsenal currently lead the race as they chase a £100million deal for the 24-year-old, who is entering the final year of his contract.
    Mount is also into the final year of his deal at Chelsea and has failed to agree terms on a new contract.
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    The Blues are now looking to cash in and value Mount at around £70m, with Manchester United the frontrunners to sign him.
    Elsewhere, four other Three Lions midfielders are set to change clubs ahead of the new season – Jude Bellingham, James Maddison, Kalvin Phillips and James Ward-Prowse.
    Bellingham’s move has already been confirmed as he prepares to join Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.
    The German side will receive £85m up front and £27m in add-ons for the teenager, with a medical and official announcement to come.
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    Maddison is set to be included in a mass exodus of players from relegated Leicester City.
    A host of clubs have reportedly taken an interest in Maddison, including Champions League hopefuls Arsenal and Newcastle United.
    Another relegated player in demand is Southampton captain Ward-Prowse.
    Four clubs are in for the £40million-rated midfielder, who has also been identified as a potential target by Liverpool.
    James Maddison is set to leave relegated Leicester CityCredit: Getty
    Although less likely to move than some others, Phillips could leave Manchester City after a difficult first season with the club.
    Phillips made just two Premier League starts for City and is on West Ham’s shortlist to replace Rice in midfield.
    One England midfielder who will not change clubs this summer, though, is Jordan Henderson.
    Despite Liverpool’s midfield overhaul, Henderson has two years left on his deal and is expected to remain at Anfield beyond the summer.
    Jordan Henderson is one England midfielder who will not change clubs this summerCredit: Getty More

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    Jamie Carragher picks star who’s a ‘better fit than Mason Mount’ for Man Utd transfer

    JAMIE CARRAGHER has picked the star who is a “better fit than Mason Mount” for a Manchester United transfer.The Red Devils have been strongly linked with a move for the Chelsea midfielder this summer.
    Mason Mount has been linked with a move to Manchester United this summerCredit: Getty
    Jamie Carragher believes another player is a “better fit” for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
    Mount is expected to leave Stamford Bridge after failing to agree a new deal as he enters the final year of his current contract.
    United are understood to be the frontrunners to land the England star as they remain in talks over a move.
    Premier League rivals Liverpool had also been in the hunt for Mount but are now thought to have admitted defeat.
    Despite United edging closer to signing Mount, Carragher believes one of his England team-mates is a “better fit” for the club.
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    Carragher has called on Erik ten Hag to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice instead.
    He told Metro.co.uk: “Mason Mount is an upgrade on Christian Eriksen in terms of where he plays.
    “But going back to Declan Rice, United are one of the few teams at the top who don’t play 4-3-3, it’s usually two midfielders with Bruno Fernandes.
    “Declan Rice and Mason Mount, they are very different players and it shouldn’t be one or the other but when you look at what Manchester United have got right now, I actually think Declan Rice would be a better fit for them. A lot more expensive of course.
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    “I do think he (Mount) is a good player and I like him, I wanted Liverpool to get him. Lots of coaches have picked him and like him. 
    “There is already a good player in there but Declan Rice would suit United more than Mason Mount in terms of how they set up.”
    Rice is also expected to change clubs this summer, with the Hammers anticipating bids following their Europa Conference League triumph.
    United are one of a number of clubs who have been linked with the 24-year-old, but Arsenal seem his most likely destination.
    The Three Lions star is said to have his heart set on the Gunners as they chase a £100million deal to sign him.
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    Inside Man City stars’ four-day bender, with Jack Grealish leading non-stop party from Istanbul to Ibiza and Manchester

    MANCHESTER CITY stars have been enjoying a four-day non-stop bender since winning the Treble. Pep Guardiola’s heroes won the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League, celebrating in style after making history.

    Man City won the Treble and have had wild nights partying sinceCredit: Getty
    Jack Grealish has been leading the wild nights out as the players have gone from world-class footballers to party animals.
    Here, SunSport takes a look at their antics from the moment the final whistle went in Istanbul to their concluding night out back in Manchester.
    Dressing room and pitch party (Saturday night)
    After lifting the Champions League trophy, it didn’t take long for the boozing to get underway with Kyle Walker saying he was going to DESTROY any drink.
    The team sunk beers in the changing room and sung chants as they serenaded final goalscorer Rodri.
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    Champagne was sprayed into the air as players danced and took photos with the trophy and each other.
    Celebrations went long into the night as they hit up a nightclub, partying alongside F1 star George Russell.
    Jack Grealish was front an centre in the boozy dressing room partyCredit: @JACKGREALISH
    Grealish enjoyed the post-match beersCredit: @JACKGREALISH
    He wore his kit and medal to the nightclubCredit: @JACKGREALISH
    George Russell partied with Man City playersCredit: @JACKGREALISH
    Flight home (Sunday morning)
    There was no time for hangovers as the team returned home from Turkey with Champions League medals around their necks.
    Erling Haaland was one of the last men standing during the after-party, finally calling it a night at 7am.
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    The goal machine puffed on a luxury cigar in the morning and posed for a selfie alongisde pal Grealish, who was still in his Man City kit.
    He poked his head out of the team bus and yelled “woo” and belted out songs all day.
    Meanwhile, goalkeeper Ederson was seen leaving the hotel for the airport clutching a beer in his hand for a liquid breakfast.
    Erling Haaland partied until the morningCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALAND
    Haaland wrote on Instagram that he loves GrealishCredit: INSTAGRAM@ERLING.HAALAND
    Ederson was still on the booze in the morningCredit: PA
    Jack Grealish gasped for air after a heavy nightCredit: PA
    Pep Guardiola carried the Champions League trophy off the planeCredit: Getty
    Dinner date (Sunday evening)
    Man City hired out a restaurant in Manchester for the players to enjoy an extravagant meal.
    However, most players remained party-hungry rather than wanting food as only Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Stefan Ortega showed up.
    The others were resting ahead of flying out to Ibiza.
    Clubbing in Ibiza (Sunday night)
    The likes of Grealish, Walker and John Stones all flew out to Ibiza for a ten-hour bash.
    Their private jet touched down on the party island at 11:59pm and they travelled straight to the luxury Ushuaia Beach Hotel, where they had booked an entire floor.
    City legends quickly dressed up and went out to the resort’s nightclub and partied until 6:30am.
    Jack Grealish and Phil Foden went out in IbizaCredit: Splash
    Grealish had another heavy night on the boozeCredit: Splash
    Back to Manchester (Monday morning)
    The team had no time to get any sleep as the non-stop bender continued with a 10am flight back to Manchester ahead of the bus parade.
    Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva left the resort with beaming smiles, but Grealish followed looking worse for wear after a crazy night.
    The life and soul of the celebrations struggled to walk and had to be carried by Walker.
    Grealish wore a hoodie and sunglasses to hide how smashed he was and the England star even got offered a WHEELCHAIR by airport staff that saw him struggling to stand.
    As they landed back in Manchester, Rodri jumped down the flight steps and Grealish followed in the same shirt he was wearing on the night out.
    Man City players landed back after a night out in IbizaCredit: Zenpix
    The were in a joyous mood as they landedCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
    Bus parade (Monday evening)
    Fans gathered in adverse weather conditions to welcome home their Treble-winning heroes.
    Grealish led celebrations, holding the Champions League trophy high above crowds of supporters before going topless with Haaland.
    The striker then poured champagne over his drunk team-mate’s head and Ederson nearly took a pal’s head off with a confetti cannon.
    Grealish continued to booze while on stage as Kalvin Phillips tipped vodka into his mouth as fans joked they were “praying for his liver”.
    The party animal then grabbed the microphone claimed he had not slept in days before handing over to Phillips, who sang a X-rated chant at Stones.
    Guardiola joined in the party puffing on a cigar.
    Bernardo Silva got on the beersCredit: Alamy
    Grealish showed no signs off ware from his night in IbizaCredit: Getty
    Kevin De Bruyne took in fans’ appreciationCredit: Getty
    Erling Haaland soaked Jack GrealishCredit: @city_xtra
    Kalvin Phillips poured vodka into Jack Grealish’s mouthCredit: AFP
    Manchester nightclub (Monday night into Tuesday morning)
    Despite getting obliterated at the parade, Grealish found more energy as he attended a get together at Manchester’s Depot Mayfield club.
    The 27-year-old rocked up in silk Dolce & Gabbana pyjamas and Haaland wore his Champions League medal around his neck as he turned up with girlfriend Isabel Johansen.
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    De Bruyne, Gundogan, Riyad Mahrez and all of the squad with their partners turned up for one final party session back home.
    The boozy night continued into the early hours of the morning as Grealish showed he is a heavyweight as he continued to drink in front of a raucous crowd.
    Jack Grealish wore silk pyjamasCredit: BackGrid
    Erling Haaland dressed in gold for a final partyCredit: BackGrid
    Grealish was ready to get back on the drinkCredit: BackGrid
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    Jack Grealish becomes an instant meme for hilarious lip-licking reaction as Man City pal goes to pour booze in his mouth

    JACK GREALISH became an instant meme after he hilariously licked his lips as a team-mate poured booze into his mouth.The party animal has been celebrating wildly since Manchester City clinched the Treble with their 1-0 win over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
    Jack Grealish had alcohol poured into his mouth
    He licked his lips as he waited for the drink to fallCredit: @footballdaily
    Kalvin Phillips also poured vodka into Jack Grealish’s mouthCredit: Getty
    Grealish and Co flew out to Ibiza for a ten-hour bash at a luxury nightclub and he looked worse for wear in the morning, having to be carried out of their hotel by Kyle Walker.
    But the winger quickly got back on the booze after landing in Manchester for the team’s bus parade.
    While on the bus, Grealish’s pals lifted a can of alcohol above his head, ready to pour it into his mouth.
    And the winger could not wait and licked his lips as he waited for the drink the drop.
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    Fans found it hilarious, one said: “Can’t get enough of the Jack Grealish celebration content. Protect that boy at all costs.”
    Another added: “What a guy.”
    A third reacted: “Grealish single-handedly carrying this Man City Treble celebration.”
    More joked that he should captain England on Friday night when the Three Lions face Malta in a Euro qualifier.
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    Grealish has led the City revellers in style, belting out songs in Istanbul after their Champions League win.
    He then let the charge to the Ibiza nightclub and didn’t even find time to change clothes before touching back down in England.
    Erling Haaland then tipped champagne over his head before Grealish joked he had not slept since becoming a Treble winner.
    He again hit the town after the bus parade, wearing Dolce and Gabbana pyjamas. More

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    Jack Grealish’s four-day Man City party finally OVER with Man City stars set to link up with England squad tonight

    JACK GREALISH’S four-day party is finally over as Manchester City’s stars prepare to link-up with the England squad tonight.The 27-year-old forward has been at the centre of City’s treble celebrations since their Champions League triumph on Saturday.
    Jack Grealish’s four-day party is finally overCredit: AFP
    Grealish celebrated on the pitch in Istanbul with his girlfriend Sasha Attwood before joining his team-mates on a boozy night out.
    He was pictured flying back to England with the rest of the squad on Sunday morning.
    He then jetted straight to Ibiza later that day with a number of other players for a 10-hour party on the island.
    Grealish returned to Manchester on Monday for the club’s open-top bus parade through the City.
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    During the parade, Grealish was seen wearing a hi-vis jacket on stage and having champagne poured on his head by Erling Haaland.
    And he wasn’t done there as he partied on stage at Depot Mayfield in Manchester on Monday night as the players capped off their celebrations.
    Grealish’s four-day party is now over, though, with the Daily Mail reporting he will join up with the national team on Tuesday evening.
    Gareth Southgate is expecting his five City players to meet up with the rest of the squad at St. George’s Park.
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    John Stones, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker, Kalvin Phillips and Grealish have all been included for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia.
    The City contingent are expected to be eased into training following their celebrations and will not feature in Friday’s match with Malta.
    Southgate and his players will fly to Ta’ Qali for that match on Thursday before returning to England to face North Macedonia at Old Trafford on Monday.
    Jack Grealish had been at the centre of Manchester City’s treble celebrationsCredit: Getty More

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    Mason Mount warned against ‘weird move’ to Man Utd by former Premier League star as he names ideal transfer

    MASON MOUNT has been warned against making a “weird move” to Manchester United by a former Premier League star.The Chelsea midfielder has been strongly linked with a switch to Old Trafford this summer – with the Reds trying to knock down Chelsea’s £70million asking price.
    Mason Mount has been warned against joining Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
    Mount is expected to leave the Blues after 18 years after failing to agree terms on a new contract.
    With the 24-year-old entering the final year of his current deal, Chelsea are now set to part ways with the midfielder.
    United are understood to be the frontrunners to land his signature as talks continue over a deal.
    However, former Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson believes Mount would be better off joining Liverpool instead.
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    Speaking to Betfred, he explained: “I am shocked that it looks as if Mason’s heading to Old Trafford.
    “I don’t believe that Manchester United needs Mason and I believe that it’s a weird move for the player as well. Manchester United is obviously a huge club, but they’re not nailed on to win anything.
    “I believe that Chelsea need to keep him and it would be strange to see them allow Mason to make the move to Manchester United.
    “If he was to leave Chelsea for another Premier League club, then I believe Liverpool would have suited him better.”
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    Liverpool have been linked with Mount in recent weeks but are thought to have admitted defeat in the race to sign him.
    Jurgen Klopp’s side are reportedly now eyeing a deal to sign James Ward-Prowse from relegated Southampton as they continue their midfield overhaul.
    Mount endured a stop-start 2022/23 season due to injuries, with a pelvis issue sidelining him for much of the second half of the campaign.
    Despite that, United would welcome a player with 33 goals and 37 assists in 195 Chelsea appearances if they can complete the signing.
    Mason Mount is expected to leave Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty More

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    Man Utd fans convinced sensational swap deal for Mbappe is on as PSG ‘want Red Devils star in £60m transfer’

    MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced a sensational swap deal for Kylian Mbappe is on the cards.That’s with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly chasing a £60million move for Jadon Sancho.
    Man Utd fans are hoping to do a swap deal with PSG for Kylian MbappeCredit: Getty
    PSG are interested in £60m England winger Jadon SanchoCredit: Getty
    The French giants have been left stunned after Mbappe delivered a letter vowing not to renew his contract.
    It means the World Cup-winner must be sold this summer, otherwise he can depart as a free agent next year.
    And PSG have no intention of losing their star man for nothing.
    CBS Sport claims the Ligue 1 champs were already exploring attacking targets before Mbappe’s bombshell.
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    And one of those is Man United flop Sancho.
    The England international has failed to live up to billing at Old Trafford, scoring just 12 goals in 79 outings.

    Erik ten Hag delivered a warning to Sancho earlier this month after losing the FA Cup final.
    And Tottenham have been linked with a bid this summer, with Serie A winners Napoli thought to be interested too.
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    However, PSG could now swoop in a £60m move for Sancho as they also look to make up for Lionel Messi’s departure.
    And United fans believe they can take advantage by bringing Mbappe to Old Trafford in exchange.
    One said: “Switch for Mbappe? Who says no?”
    Another declared: “A swap deal and cash for Mbappe to United looks feasible.”
    One noted: “Swap deal for Mbappe we’ll even throw in money.”
    Another added: “Let’s do a swap please.” More

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    Chelsea fans praise Mykhailo Mudryk with £88m transfer flop ready to make drastic career decision

    CHELSEA fans have praised £88million transfer-flop Mykhailo Mudryk for his decision to play for Ukraine’s Under-21 side this summer.The Blues won the race to sign the highly-rated youngster in January despite long-term interest in him from rivals’ Arsenal.
    Mudryk largely found himself as a substitute last seasonCredit: Getty
    His time in West London has not gone to plan however, with the winger not registering a goal in his 15 Premier League appearances and contributing just two assists.
    The Telegraph report that Mudryk will make himself available for his country’s U21s European Championship side this summer in a bid to rediscover his form – which has impressed incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino.
    Mudryk is currently with the Ukraine senior squad as they prepare for their own European Championship qualifiers against North Macedonia on Friday night and against Malta next week.
    He started for Ukraine in their friendly against Germany yesterday which ended in a 3-3 draw.
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    Despite turning 22 in January, the winger is eligible to play for Ukraine in the U21 championship – which starts next Wednesday and is being held in Georgia and Romania – as he was 21 when the season started.
    Chelsea will not stand in the winger’s way if he wants to play in the tournament given the limited minutes he has featured in since joining the club.

    He completed just one 90 minute game in the league this season.
    It is understood that Mudryk would like to maximise the minutes he plays this summer in a bid to find rhythm ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 season.
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    And Chelsea fans have reacted positively to the news that Mudryk will play for his U21s.
    One fan said: “Mentality not to give up”
    Another said: “Keep fighting young man, eventually it will pay off!”
    While a third added: “Good lad. He needs to rebuild that confidence for sure”
    Ukraine’s U21s find themselves in Group B for the tournament in Georgia and Romania – the group includes Spain and Croatia as well as co-hosts Romania.
    If the winger is called up to the U21s he will no doubt be one of the star attractions at the tournament.
    England are in Group C and will play rivals’ Germany as well as the Czech Republic and Israel.
    A number of Premier League stars are part of England’s provisional squad, including: Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe, Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, Noni Madueke, Levi Colwill and Lewis Hall as well as Tottenham’s Oliver Skipp.
    England’s final squad will be announced tomorrow. More