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      Ruben Loftus-Cheek ‘AGREES’ AC Milan transfer as they prepare £13m bid after Chelsea star waved goodbye to fans

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      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK has reportedly agreed a move to Serie A giants AC Milan.The Chelsea star will be allowed to leave the club as new manager Mauricio Pochettino rebuilds.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek has reportedly agreed to a move to AC MilanCredit: AFP
      Loftus-Cheek, 27, has given the green light to a switch to Italy, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
      The report claims that Milan are planning for RLC to replace Ismael Bennacer, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury which will probably keep him out of action until the end of the year.
      It is said that the clubs are in negotiations over a price for the midfielder, with Chelsea wanting £21million.
      However, Milan’s opening bid is much lower at £13m, though the San Siro giants are believed to be willing to raise their offer to £17.2m.
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      After Chelsea’s final home game of the season Loftus-Cheek appeared to wave goodbye to the club’s fans.
      His contract is set to expire at the end of next season.
      He made 25 appearances for the Blues in the recent campaign but only managed one assist and no goals.
      Loftus-Cheek was one of the many players in the squad that underperformed as they crumbled to a 12th-placed finish in the Premier League.
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      Milan are looking for reinforcements this summer after a fourth-placed Serie A finish.
      The club have already reportedly sealed deals to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Daichi Kamada and Atalanta’s Marco Sportiello on free transfers.
      Loftus-Cheek came through the academy at Chelsea and has made 275 appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals and providing 29 assists.
      He won the Premier League title in 2016/17 and the Europa League in 2018/19.
      He also has a Super Cup winners medal from the Blues’ triumph in 2021. More

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      Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe NOT for sale with youngster still a key man despite not starting a match last season

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      ARSENAL do not want to sell Emile Smith Rowe this summer.The academy product, 22, had a frustrating season with injury and was limited to just 14 appearances – which included NO starts.
      Smith Rowe is set to stay at ArsenalCredit: Alamy
      It had led to talk he could be shipped out in the closed season as Mikel Arteta looks to freshen up his squad ahead of a renewed title challenge next term.
      But SunSport understands the Gunners have no plans to let Smith Rowe go.
      Indeed, they still see the playmaker as a key part of Arteta’s plans and hope he will play a far bigger role in next season.
      Smith Rowe will go away with the England Under-21s next month for the Euros in Georgia and Romania and look to return to pre-season training in tip-top condition.
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      The youngster, who has three appearances and a goal for the senior side, had surgery in September on a groin problem which had dogged him for four years.
      He revealed in March how worried he was over whether he would return the same player, but also insisted he was finally “pain free”.
      Smith Rowe joined Arsenal at the age of 10 in 2010.
      He signed his first professional contract in July 2018 and made his first-team debut against Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League two months later.
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      The midfielder has since scored 18 goals in 96 appearances for the Gunners.
      Many Arsenal fans were convinced that Smith Rowe was staying at the Emirates Stadium after seeing him in the club’s new kit release video. More

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      Chelsea loanee Joao Felix in line for transfer back to Prem days after rejection by Poch… if wages can be agreed

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      JOAO FELIX could be on his way straight back to England after being offered to Newcastle.The Portuguese forward was stunned to be bombed out by Chelsea as soon as the season finished and is now in limbo.
      Felix could join Newcastle this summerCredit: Getty
      He is surplus to requirements at parent club Atletico Madrid who are now trying to get him off the books again.
      Felix has also been touted to Paris Saint-Germain but wants to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football with Newcastle.
      Atletico are ready to strike another loan deal with a modest fee plus the players wages of around £200K a week covered.
      That would be a sticking point as Toon boss Eddie Howe admits his club does struggle on pay. A split on the salary may have to be agreed.
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      Felix, 23, is on holiday in Ibiza at the moment while his agent and Atletico resolve his future. 
      He was under the impression that Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly would turn his six months loan into a full-time transfer this summer.
      Instead he has become the first casualty of the new regime under incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      The Blues paid the players’ wages in full after signing him on loan in January for a fee of £9.7 million.
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      Felix was initially a big hit at the club but by the end of the season barely got a look in for games.
      He made 20 appearances for Chelsea during his short stay at Stamford Bridge. More

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      Man Utd ‘in four-club transfer race for Brazil U20 star Marcos Leonardo’ as Santos ace lights up World Cup

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      MANCHESTER United are in a four-club race to sign Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo.The 20-year-old Santos forward has been in prolific form at the U20 World Cup in Argentina this month.
      Marcos Leonardo has three goals in three games at the U20 World CupCredit: Getty
      Leonardo scored twice in Brazil’s opening defeat to Italy before finding the net again in a 6-0 thrashing of the Dominican Republic.
      His three goals at the tournament have seen him climb to second in the scoring charts.
      He will be in action again on Wednesday as Brazil take on Tunisia in the round of 16.
      A number of scouts will likely be in attendance for the match, with a host of Premier League clubs reportedly taking an interest in Leonardo.
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      According to the Daily Mail, United are one of four clubs tracking the Santos forward.
      Arsenal, Newcastle United and West Ham United have also been watching him at the tournament.
      Santos are said to be expecting bids for Leonardo in the coming days, with the report also claiming Chelsea scouts have taken note of his performances.
      Previously compared to Neymar, Leonardo made his debut for Santos aged 17 in 2020 and has since scored 42 goals in 141 senior appearances.
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      West Ham failed in a bid to sign Leonardo in January, but it is the Red Devils who could have an advantage in a summer bidding war.
      Leonardo, who is contracted until 2026, has hailed United icon Cristiano Ronaldo as his footballing idol.
      Erik ten Hag is understood to be looking to bolster his attack ahead of next season, with Harry Kane earmarked as the main target.
      The Tottenham Hotspur star is keen on the move and only wants to join United this summer. More

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      Fans spot Ruben Neves’ final Wolves act was ‘trying to kill’ Arsenal star Jorginho as he ‘agrees Barcelona transfer’

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      FANS have been left in hysterics over Ruben Neves’ final act for Wolves ahead of his possible transfer to Barcelona. The central-midfielder came off the bench in his side’s 5-0 defeat by Arsenal on the last day of the Premier League season.

      Ruben Neves booted the ball into Jorginho’s faceCredit: ESPN
      Jorginho was left on the floorCredit: ESPN
      It was Ruben Neves’ last touch with WolvesCredit: Getty
      Towards the end of the hammering, Neves took a free-kick and booted the ball directly into Jorginho’s face from just metres away.
      The Italian was knocked to the floor by the force of the impact.
      Supporters joked that he must’ve been “trying to kill” the Gunner.
      Another fan added: “Why did Neves try to destroy Jorginho’s face like that.”
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      More reacted: “Jorginho just got headshot by Neves.”
      A third added: “That was rude from Neves. Don’t think he meant it, but that one hurt.”
      Reports suggest that the Wolves ace is now heading to Barca with his contract expiring at Molineux next summer.
      He is set to sign a four-year deal at the LaLiga champions.
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      The deal could see Wolves pay the Catalan giants £26million and get winger Ansu Fati in return.
      However, the 20-year-old is yet to agree to the move, unlike Neves.
      Manchester United and Arsenal have been linked with singing the Wolves star, but Barca was always his dream move.
      Xavi has been looking to bolster his midfield for a low price as the club battle financial troubles and losing veteran Sergio Busquets. More

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      Wales wait on news of Luton star Tom Lockyer after horror collapse in Championship play-off final

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      WALES remain in the dark over the cause of Tom Lockyer’s shock collapse in the Championship play-off final.The Luton captain, 28, remains in hospital after he was carried off on a stretcher just eight minutes into the Wembley penalty shootout triumph over Coventry last Saturday to reach the Premier League.
      Tom Lockyer celebrated Luton’s promotion to the Premier League from a hospital bed after he collapsed on the Wembley pitch against Coventry last SaturdayCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Lockyer remains in hospital where he has been undergoing testsCredit:
      Dragons boss Robert Page had a 20-minute phone conversation on Monday but has opted not to select the 14-cap centre-back for the Euro 2024 double-header against Armenia and Turkey next month.
      Lockyer is expected to have further tests to determine the reason for the collapse and if he gets the green light then Page says he would ‘absolutely’ call him up to add to his 25-man squad.
      Page said: “Nobody has established what the problem is with Tom. I can’t speculate. He’s ok at the minute.
      “You don’t like to see any player go down injured and because of how he went down, you do wonder what the reasons were.
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      “It would be silly of me to even suggest what those reasons were. It’s for Luton to make a statement with regards to what they are doing.
      “We will just have to wait and see what they come up with. There will be further investigations to see what’s going on. Our medical team will be in contact with Luton.
      “You are always going to phone your players and show them support. We had a great conversation. He’s frustrated and disappointed.
      “As soon as he’s fit again he will be back involved. The most important thing is his health.”
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      Luton captain Lockyer was denied the chance of walking up the Wembley steps to lift the Championship play-off trophyCredit: PA
      Page says he was ‘gutted’ for Lockyer, who missed out on the chance of walking up the Wembley steps and lifting the play-off trophy.
      The Wales chief had the honour of leading Watford to the Prem through the play-offs during his playing days and added: “I was lucky to do it in 1999 with Watford – that was incredible.
      “I am gutted for him and his family. He more than anybody deserved to walk those steps and lift that trophy.
      “But I still believe there will be more moments like that for him in his career. Knowing Tom he will bounce back.
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      “He’s had an incredible season so he was going to be in my plans. Would they have got promoted without him? Probably not because he’s been that key to their performances.”
      Wales, who picked up four points from their opening two qualifiers in March, travel to Portugal for a warm weather training camp on June 8.
      Then the Dragons host Armenia in Cardiff on June 16 followed by a trip to Turkey three days later.
      David Brooks is back in the Wales squad after returning to football following a cancer diagnosis on international duty in October 2021Credit: Alamy
      Page has recalled Bournemouth’s David Brooks for the first time since his successful battle against cancer.
      The Wales boss said: “I wanted to pick him in March. He played some minutes before that camp and I wanted to get him involved as soon as possible.
      “I get that it was too quick, too soon and it was more beneficial for him to stay behind and play for Bournemouth Under-23s in a game that was organised for him.
      “Now it’s a different situation. He’s back fit and starting games in the Premier League. He’s the quality to be in our plans moving forward. I’ve touched base with him by text and he can’t wait to meet up.
      “He’s going to have to be patient. Is he going to start two games in June? Probably not. He might have some cameo roles.”
      Neco Williams is included despite fracturing his jaw for Nottingham Forest in April while captain Aaron Ramsey expects to be fit following a minor calf injury.
      Page added: “Aaron has played more football this season than he has done for the last few years. The little niggle, and that’s all it is, has probably come at a good time for him.
      “He’s at an age now where he knows his body and how to manage it. He’s got one eye on these two games and it is not an issue.
      “I know he’s enjoying his football in Nice. He’s played quite a few games and there are worse places in the world to live and life’s good for him.”
      Wales squad
      Hennessey, Ward, A Davies
      Rodon, Cabango, Mepham, Low, Roberts, Fox, Williams, B Davies, Ampadu
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      Morrell, J James, Ramsey, Wilson, Broadhead, Cooper, Harris
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      Top 30 most valuable football clubs on planet as £4.8billion Man Utd jump to second and Premier League clubs dominate

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      THE top 30 most valuable football clubs on the planet have been revealed – with Manchester United in second. Numbers from Forbes value the club at £4.85BILLION.
      The Glazers are selling Man Utd for more than they are worth, claim ForbesCredit: AFP
      Real Madrid are the most valuable team in the worldCredit: The Times
      The Glazers have put the Red Devils up for sale and are demanding £6bn.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim are in the race to buy Man Utd.
      Real Madrid are in top spot, just edging out their closest rivals by £50million.
      Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester City complete the top five.
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      European giants Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as Premier League sides Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal finish off the top ten.
      Spurs rank above their North London rivals due to their state-of-the-art stadium.
      Another six English sides make it into the top 30, meaning 12 feature overall.
      That includes Leicester, who could see a big drop in value after their relegation from the Premier League.
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      Real Madrid are No1 on the list
      The MLS is heavily involved in the club rich list with seven clubs alongside Europe’s elite.
      Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan and Roma are the Italian sides to reach the top 30.
      However, LaLiga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 are all struggling with no more than three teams involved each.
      Comparing the figures to last year, Newcastle with 51 per cent growth have seen the biggest increase in valuation.
      Other big changes see Lyon’s go up by 47 per cent, PSG rise by 32 per cent and Man Utd hit 30 per cent more.
      Everton have suffered the biggest drop with a 21 per cent decrease.
      Leicester on -16 and Juventus on -12 have also had poor financial years. More

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      Real Madrid star Karim Benzema ‘offered transfer to ANY Saudi club he wants as government makes bumper offer’

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      REAL Madrid star Karim Benzema has been offered a transfer to any Saudi Arabian club he wants.The Saudi government have reportedly tabled a bumper offer to bring the French striker to the Middle East.
      Karim Benzema has received a bumper offer from the Saudi GovernmentCredit: Rex
      Benzema has enjoyed a trophy-laden 14-year stay in the Spanish capital, winning 24 major honours in that time.
      However, his future at the Santiago Bernabeu appears less than certain ahead of the summer transfer window.
      His most recent contract extension currently expires at the end of June, although Benzema is said to have agreed terms on a new deal.
      The 35-year-old is understood to have already renewed his contract for the 2023-24 season, although it has yet to be announced.
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      This comes after claims he had triggered an unwritten clause which extended his deal by winning the Ballon d’Or in October.
      Benzema now appears to be having doubts over remaining in Spain, though, after receiving an eye-watering proposal from Saudi Arabia.
      El Mundo report he has been offered an £86million deal without taxes.
      The offer also includes additional fees for being an ambassador for the country’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup as well as a choice of club and residence in a private neighbourhood.
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      Cristiano Ronaldo signed a similar deal when he joined Al-Nassr, meanwhile Lionel Messi has also reportedly been approached in recent weeks.
      The offer from the Saudi government is their second for Benzema, having previously been knocked back by the Los Blancos captain.
      Benzema rejected a two-year deal worth £26million-a-season from Saudi Arabia, but has now had his head turned by the improved offer.
      The report adds that Real Madrid are confused by the approach but remain confident Benzema will stay at the club.
      Karim Benzema’s Real Madrid contract currently expires this summerCredit: Rex More