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      Newcastle owners buy FOUR new clubs ahead of Champions League campaign as Saudis make hugely ambitious move

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      NEWCASTLE’S owners have announced they have bought four new Saudi Arabian clubs.The Public Investment Fund, who control an 80 per cent stake at St James’ Park, have acquired Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al Hilal.
      Newcastle’s owners have acquired four new clubs after buying the Premier League giantsCredit: Reuters
      Newcastle’s owners have bought Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al HilalCredit: PA
      The PIF holds 75 per cent ownership of each team with respective non-profit foundations holding the other 25 per cent.
      The Public Investment Fund tweeted the following statement: “As part of today’s announcement of the Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project, four Saudi clubs – Al Ittihad, Al Ahli, Al Nassr, and Al Hilal – have been transformed into companies, each of which is owned by #PIF and non-profit foundations for each club.
      “Existing members of each club will be included in the four foundations.
      “PIF is working closely with @gsaksa_en on all the necessary regulatory procedures to complete the clubs’ transfers to their new structures as newly founded companies alongside non-profit foundations.
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      “PIF’s ownership in the clubs’ companies represent 75% in each club, while their respective non-profit foundations hold 25% ownership of each club.
      “The transfer of the four clubs will unleash various commercial opportunities, including investment, partnership and sponsorships across numerous sports.”
      This comes after Newcastle qualified for the Champions League for the first time since 2003.
      The Toon finished fourth in the Premier League after an impressive season under manager Eddie Howe.
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      The PIF is expected to back Howe in the upcoming summer transfer window.
      Newcastle have been linked with the likes of Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney, RB Leipzig’s Dominik Szoboszlai, Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse and Leicester’s James Maddison.
      The Magpies are also looking to offer Bruno Guimaraes a £200,000-a-week deal, which will make him the club’s highest-paid star ever, amid interest from Barcelona. More

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      Lazio star waves goodbye to fans as Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool battle for bargain summer transfer

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      SERGEJ MILINKOVIC-SAVIC appeared to wave goodbye to Lazio fans during his last appearance of the season.The Serbian midfielder came off in the final minute against Empoli in the last game of the Serie A season.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been linked with an exit from LazioCredit: BT SPORT
      And he waved goodbye to Lazio fans while being subbed against EmpoliCredit: BT SPORT
      Milinkovic-Savic then applauded the fansCredit: Getty
      While walking off the pitch the Lazio star took a moment to wave to the fans amid rumours of a move to the Premier League.
      After the final whistle, he went over to applaud the fans he has played in front of for eight years.
      It comes after another impressive campaign in Italy’s capital having helped the club qualify for the Champions League.
      He scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 36 appearances in the league.
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      Milinkovic-Savic, 28, has been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool.
      Newcastle are also believed to be in the running for his signature after qualifying for Europe’s premier competition.
      The midfielder’s contract at the Stadio Olimpico is set to expire at the end of next season.
      And clubs are eyeing up a cut-price move for the Serbian, as Italian outlet CalcioMercato claims he could be bought for as little as £22.5million this summer.
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      Lazio are willing to let him go this summer in order to avoid losing him for free in 2024.
      He has also been linked with a transfer that would see him remain in Italy with Inter Milan and AC Milan both touted with an interest in him.
      Fans of the Serie A outfit are aware that is extremely likely that he will be moving on this summer.
      During Lazio’s win over Cremonese in May, they held up a banner saying: “Whether here or somewhere else, you will always be in our hearts. Sergej, Laziale for life.” More

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      We live next to a Premier League stadium but we hate it – we’re trapped in our homes, traffic is a nightmare & it’s loud

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      RESIDENTS living next to a former Premier League ground say they hate it – with road closures, traffic and noise among the nightmare problems.Thousands of home and away fans flocked to the King Power Stadium to see Leicester City play every week – before the Foxes’s relegation from the Prem last month.
      Leicester residents said match days are ‘horrible’Credit: Reuters
      The Foxes have been relegated from the Premier LeagueCredit: PA
      Now locals in the area around the ground have revealed that they are “trapped in our homes” on match days.
      Mum-of-three Shannen Kamara, 26, said: “It’s horrible when the football’s on.
      “This road is just blocked with hundreds of people when they’re leaving and they shout and make a lot of noise.
      “Sometimes, if it’s a late match, it’s after the kids have gone to bed and it disturbs them.
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      “One time someone was going along the street kicking bins over and the police were nearby but didn’t do anything.
      “I’ve been here three years and I really want to move to somewhere else.”
      One woman said: “The worst thing is all the traffic restrictions. It’s a real bugbear of mine.
      “It’s like being trapped in your home, unable to leave.”
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      Another resident said: “It’s s***. When a match is on you can’t park at all – it’s just the worst street in Leicester.”
      George Lopes, 35, said: “The people coming through on foot are okay most of the time but after some games there’s a bit of fighting and swearing.”
      Other residents looked on the bright side – emphasising the neighbourhood’s bus stops, hospital and parks.
      It comes after residents living near another Premier League ground said that parking is a nightmare and that fans keep damaging their cars – but cops won’t help.
      Homeowners living inside a major football ground said that they can watch games from their attics – but life in the stadium has a downside.
      And locals said that living next to an iconic Midlands ground is a nightmare – with disrespectful fans leaving rubbish everywhere and blocking drives. More

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      Man Utd must make decision to make decision on Mason Greenwood and they risk ‘chaos’ if they get it wrong, expert says

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      MANCHESTER United has been urged to make a decision on Mason Greenwood – and they could risk ‘chaos’ if they get it wrong.The 21-year-old striker’s alleged rape and assault charges were dropped in February.
      Mason Greenwood’s alleged rape and assault charges were dropped in FebruaryCredit: AFP
      With United’s season over after their 2-1 loss to Man City in the FA Cup final, the Red Devils’ attention now turns to next season.
      The Old Trafford outfit will have big decisions to make on the future of players such as Harry Maguire and David de Gea this summer.
      “The huge one?” Martin Samuel wrote in his column at the Times. “Well, that shapes the club United are to be. It concerns morals and ethics, but also future strategy and direction.
      “It is the call they must make on Mason Greenwood.  Get this wrong — in either direction — and chaos ensues.
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      “There is a suspicion that United’s present owners want to stall and leave the Greenwood decision to their successors, or even that they secretly hope interest from a club such as Juventus will make him another club’s problem.”
      Samuel also claimed that if United were to consult the club’s stakeholders, or even their sponsors and commercial partners, then they would open a ‘Pandora’s box’.
      The columnist said it would ‘set a precedent’ if the club’s policy was ‘dictated by friends of the marketing department’.
      Greenwood has not played in 16 months after the Red Devils launched their own investigation earlier this year.
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      He was arrested in January 2022 after a woman alleged physical and sexual abuse on social media.
      But the CPS withdrew the case after his alleged victim and a dozen more witnesses refused to co-operate.
      SunSport exclusively revealed in April that Greenwood has told pals he will never play for United again.
      It also emerged that Juventus are ready to offer Greenwood a fresh start in Italy alongside former teammate Paul Pogba.
      Greenwood, who hit 36 goals in 130 games for United, still has two years left on his £75,000-a-week contract. More

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      Damning stats show Man Utd should NOT sign Mason Mount as Chelsea ace compared to current crop amid £50m transfer saga

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      MANCHESTER UNITED appear determined to sign Chelsea star Mason Mount in the summer transfer window. Mount’s deal at Stamford Bridge runs out next year and talks with the Blues regarding a contract extension have fallen through.
      Manchester United are keeping tabs on Chelsea star Mason MountCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United stars Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen are outperforming Mount
      Reports suggested the versatile midfielder has agreed personal terms with United, who are now willing to splash £50million to price him away from west London.
      However, stat show that the Red Devils might already be sorted in the middle of the park.
      Findings from Opta show two of Erik ten Hag’s most prolific attacking midfielders Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes have largely outperformed the England international in key areas.
      Fernandes and Eriksen have amassed 0.37 and 0.22 goals per 90 minutes respectively compared to Mount’s 0.25, which barely beats the Denmark international’s return.
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      However, the ex-Tottenham star outperforms the Chelsea ace in almost all other categories alongside the United vice-captain.
      The Red Devils’ pair have registered 0.31 and 0.28 assists per 90 minutes compared to Mount’s 0.2.
      Eiksen and Fernandes count 0.99 and 1.12 shots on target, whereas the Chelsea ace has a return of 0.86.
      The United pair have also produced more successful tackles with 0.93 and 0.94 – Mount, on the other hand, counts 0.8.
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      Mount is also behind on passes as his return of 43.82 is eclipsed by Eriksen’s 57.61 and Fernandes’ 55.71.
      The United stars also stand out on successful passes with the Dane registering a total of 47.05 with the Portuguese star on 43.36, while Mount is on 37.28.
      Eriksen and Fernandes have registered 78.04 and 75.45 touches compared to the ex-Derby ace’s 64.72.
      Mount only surpasses his probable team-mates on tackles having completed 1.71 per 90 mins compared to Eriksen and Fernandes’ 1.32 and 1.69 respectively.
      However, those stats cover all three players’ all-time Premier League career in total.
      And given Chelsea’s horror season that saw them finishing 12th, it would be no surprise if Mount’s stats were worse.
      Chelsea’s Mount has only outperformed Manchester United’s Eriksen on goalsCredit: Getty
      Manchester United star Fernandes has bested Mount in almost all major categoriesCredit: Rex More

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      Forgotten Chelsea wonderkid reveals he’s now homeless aged 32 after misdiagnosed knee injury and booze wrecked career

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      FORMER Chelsea midfielder Jacob Mellis has revealed he is now homeless.The 32-year-old, who spent five years at Chelsea as a teenager, was forced to hang up his boots last year due to a misdiagnosed knee injury.
      Mellis earned £8000-a-week at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      He played for 10 different clubs before retiring last yearCredit: Getty
      He now has no home, no car and no job.
      For the last 18 months he has moved from hotel rooms to couches, reliant on the goodwill of friends and family for help.
      And in an interview with The Daily Mail, he recently opened up about how his life has been turned upside down.
      He said: “I spend each day just thinking about where to go really.
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      “I have family but I don’t really want to rely on them. I want to try to do stuff for myself. It’s been difficult. I try not to think about it too much. I just try and get on with it.
      “They just want the best for me. They try to help me as much as they can. Obviously they’ve got their own lives. They get me hotels, or I can stay at their house sometimes.
      “From day to day nothing is settled. You think it can never happen to you. I didn’t plan on retiring. It’s difficult.”
      Mellis also bravely spoke about his ongoing struggle with alcohol, something that has affected him since his Chelsea days.
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      He revealed: “Throughout my career it’s been a thing that’s caused me problems. When you’re drinking you’re not in control of what you’re doing.
      “It affects training, managers wouldn’t be happy. I remember I turned up one time to training drunk. I would’ve been 19.
      “Steve Holland [Chelsea’s assistant coach] sent me in. There’s been a few occasions where it has affected me.
      “David Luiz didn’t speak too much English, but when we’d be warming up he’d [mimics sniffing his breath] ‘Hey, have you been drinking?’. He would say stop.
      “Dermot Drummy [Chelsea’s former academy manager] gave me a mentor, Ashley Cole, to stop me from going out and to talk to me. So people did try, I can’t lie.
      “I was cocky back then, arrogant. I felt like I should be playing. I feel like it is a good thing if it’s channelled in the right way. But I don’t think I channelled it in the right way.”
      He later added: “I’m drinking as much as I can really. Just to forget about the stress.
      “It’s pretty much when the opportunity comes.”
      Mellis left Chelsea in 2012 to sign for Barnsley, where he spent two years before joining Blackpool.
      He also played for Oldham, Bury, Mansfield, Bolton and Gillingham before retiring at Southend United in the National League.
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      The former midfielder is now hoping to find a new role in football.
      Chelsea have helped Mellis gain his first two scouting badges, and he is also in the process of getting help from both the PFA and Tony Adams’ Sporting Chance clinic. More

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      Chelsea ANNOUNCE first summer signing as fans hail ‘Ballon d’Or level player’ after long-awaited transfer completed

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      CHELSEA have announced that a deal has been agreed to the signing of teenage midfielder Kendry Paez.The Ecuadorian becomes the first player to join the Blues this summer and is viewed as one of the most promising players in South America.
      Kendry Paez has been announced as a Chelsea playerCredit: Getty
      Paez will make the move to Stamford Bridge from Ecuadorian outfit Independiente del Valle.
      However the 16-year-old can not join the club until he is 18 in two years’ time.
      This means that the soonest he will be able to play for the club is 2025 and will likely spend the next couple of seasons on loan to further his development.
      The attacking midfielder has already played in the first team for Independiente del Valle, scoring one goal in five league appearances.
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      He has also impressed at the Under 20 World Cup with Ecuador as he became the youngest player to score in the tournament’s history.
      And Chelsea fans were ecstatic at the news of seeing the first transfer of the summer.

      One supporter with high hopes commented: “Ballon d’Or by 2029.”
      A second wrote: “Come on you blues the signing we’ve all been waiting for.”
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      A third said: “The future is bright ✨.”
      While a fourth added: “Let’s f*****g go. We have signed the next ballon dor winner 🥇.”
      The deal for the wonderkid is worth a supposed £17.5million.
      Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund were both keen on him as well as Chelsea. More

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      Arsenal in huge Declan Rice transfer boost as Man Utd boss Ten Hag ‘turns to other priorities’

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      ARSENAL have allegedly received a huge Declan Rice transfer boost.The West Ham captain, 24, looks set to depart the London Stadium this summer.
      Arsenal appear to be in pole position to sign Declan Rice from West HamCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Hammers are demanding at least £100million for their academy graduate, despite his current contract expiring in 2024.
      And manager David Moyes recently admitted that there is a good chance” his influential skipper could leave the club at the end of this season – with James Ward-Prowse lined up as a possible replacement.
      Arsenal and Manchester United have been long-term admirers of Rice, with the Emirates side once the favourites to land him in a club-record transfer.
      Bayern were also weighing up a move for the Hammers ace and we reported last week how the newly-crowned Bundesliga champions were preparing to step-up their pursuit of the England midfielder.
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      However, it then emerged that Rice had snubbed a move to Germany and now The Athletic have claimed that Arsenal are leading the chase.
      United have been tracking the midfielder long-term and are still “keeping abreast of Rice’s situation going into the summer”.
      But they also claim that “the fee being quoted and manager Erik ten Hag’s priorities lying elsewhere mean a turnaround is required for a formal approach from Old Trafford” to West Ham.
      Rice is currently preparing for what is expected to be his last match for the Hammers in Wednesday’s Europa Conference League final against Fiorentina.
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      Meanwhile, Ten Hag looks to be closing in on landing Mason Mount to bolster his midfield.
      The academy graduate looks set to depart Stamford Bridge this summer after reportedly agreeing terms with Man United
      The Red Devils will have to pay £70million plus add-ons if they want to sign Mount.
      Chelsea are prepared to let the England star run down the final year of his contract rather than sell him for a price below their current valuation.
      There have been talks between the two clubs after United agreed personal terms with Mount.
      But Chelsea are digging in amid interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Bayern Munich and other clubs. More