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      Arsenal ‘closely following highly-rated Leeds star’s situation but face transfer battle with Man City’

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      ARSENAL are understood to be tracking highly rated Leeds winger Wilfried Gnonto – but face competition from Manchester City.The 19-year-old Italian was one of the few bright sparks during a miserable campaign for all involved at Elland Road.
      Wilfried Gnonto impressed in a dreadful Leeds teamCredit: Getty
      Gnonto racked up four goals and four assists during his debut season for Leeds with his performances earning him call-ups to Roberto Mancini’s Italy squad.
      According to Italian source Calcio Mercato, Gnonto has admirers in his native Italy with Fiorentina, Sassuolo and Roma all retaining a long-term interest in the winger.
      But the Italian publication reports that both Arsenal and Manchester City are now keeping tabs on the winger.
      Gnonto was brought in for £10million from Swiss side FC Zurich last summer as part of a recruitment drive that saw Leeds bring in a number of young players with high potential.
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      He arrived alongside the likes of Brenden Aaronson, Luis Sinisterra and Tyler Adams to bolster ex-manager Jesse Marsch’s squad.
      But the strategy proved to be disastrous, with Leeds sacking both Marsch and Javi Gracia before seeing their Championship status confirmed under Sam Allardyce’s tutelage.
      Their relegation was confirmed on Sunday with an insipid 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, with their tally of 78 goals conceded this season being the worst in the Premier League.
      And fans were quick to turn on a number of Leeds’ signings this season with Juventus loanee Weston Mckennie walking off to chants of “You fat b******” as he was substituted at Elland Road.
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      Gnonto showed his potential in flashes, with an upturn in form in March seeing him record assists in successive games against Brighton and Wolves.
      But an ankle injury he suffered while on international duty for Italy meant he struggled to nail down a starting place under both Gracia and Allardyce.
      According to Sport Witness, other reports in Italy have suggested that Leeds may look to keep Gnonto for another season as they look to bounce back to the Premier League.
      But it is understood the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City view the winger as a player with high potential given his young age and Prem experience. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino’s first Chelsea transfer at risk of being HIJACKED by Man Utd

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      MAURICIO Pochettino’s first Chelsea transfer is at risk of being hijacked by Manchester United.The Blues boss is already preparing to put together a side for the 2023-24 season after being appointed on Monday.
      Mauricio Pochettino’s first Chelsea target could join Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Pochettino has penned a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will officially take over from caretaker manager Frank Lampard on July 1.
      The former Tottenham Hotspur gaffer’s clear out of the Chelsea squad is now underway, with several players already axed.
      As for incomings, Pochettino has highlighted midfield as an area in need of reinforcements during the summer.
      Sporting Lisbon star Manuel Ugarte is at the top of his wishlist, with Pochettino understood to be confident a deal can be completed.
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      However, A Bola now report that United have entered the race to sign the Uruguayan.
      The Red Devils’ interest could cause an issue for Chelsea, who have already had to contend with a rumoured approach from Paris Saint-Germain.
      Although Ugarte is said to favour a move to Stamford Bridge over joining PSG, it is unknown what his stance is on United’s interest.
      Erik ten Hag’s side will return to the Champions League next season, with Chelsea absent from Europe altogether.
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      Chelsea have reportedly already launched a substantial bid for Ugarte, with PSG prepared to match the 22-year-old’s £52million release clause.
      It is not yet known how much United are willing to spend on the midfielder, but Ten Hag is thought to want a new midfielder this summer.
      Fred has been linked with a move to Fulham, meanwhile Marcel Sabitzer’s loan from Bayern Munich is not expected to be made permanent.
      Declan Rice is another target for United, but they face competition from both Bayern and Arsenal. More

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      Man Utd 2023/24 away kit ‘leaked’ but disgusted fans all confuse it for rival Premier League club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S 2023/24 away and third kits have been leaked, and fans are not happy. The Red Devils will wave goodbye to the current season after Saturday’s FA Cup final.
      Man Utd 2023/24 away and third kits have been ‘leaked’Credit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      The away kit left fans comparing it to a Premier League rivalCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      The dark green colouration was confused for blackCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      The ‘leaks’ come from this imageCredit: Manchester United FC via FOOTY HEADLINES
      But it appears fans will wish they can reverse time in order to avoid the club’s ‘leaked’ new kits.
      As revealed by FootyHeadlines, United’s apparent new away kit sports a dark green and white striped pattern.
      They donned a similar colour scheme as recently as 2020/21, though that was a black and white rather than a confusingly similar dark green kit.
      However, this time around fans have been left less than impressed with the design choice, fuming due to the resemblance it has with Premier League rivals Newcastle.
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      Taking to Instagram, one fan wrote: “Manchester Newcastle.”
      A second joked: “Newnited 😂.”
      A third fan said: “Newcastle?”
      Others simply responded with puking up emojis.
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      While another declared: “Hideous.”
      In the case of the third kit, fans once again saw an uncanny likeness to another rival. This time Liverpool.
      One fan reacted: “That third kit looks like Liverpool.”
      A second typed: “Those kits are abysmal. what were they thinking with the Liverpool kit too?!”
      While another added: “Looks exactly like Liverpool kit.”
      It comes after Man Utd’s home kit was also ‘leaked’.

      Fans were also upset at the third kitCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      As they drew comparisons with arch-rivals LiverpoolCredit: FOOTY HEADLINES
      It comes after the home kit was also ‘leaked’Credit: Manchester United FC via FOOTY HEADLINES More

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      Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes urges club to sign Portugal team-mate who could become ‘one of best strikers in world’

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      BRUNO FERNANDES has urged Goncalo Ramos to join him at Manchester United. Ramos, 21, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford after bursting onto the International stage at the Qatar World Cup following a hat-trick in the Round of 16.
      Goncalo Ramos celebrates winning the Portuguese league title with BenficaCredit: Getty
      Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Ramos during the World CupCredit: Getty
      The Benfica ace has enjoyed a stellar year at club level too.
      However, Portugal team-mate Fernandes has backed Ramos to thrive in the Premier League, declaring “he has all the qualities” needed to play in England’s top flight.
      Speaking to A Bola, the Red Devils vice-captain said: “The best always come in handy, be it Gonçalo or another player.
      “He has all the qualities to play in the Premier League, and when I say Premier League I also mean Manchester United. 
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      “I think he could become a great reference in the coming years, but it’s still not in my hands to be sports director… 
      “Gonçalo has all the conditions to play in the Premier League, he is very intense, presses very well and is very good inside the area.”
      Ramos has bagged 27 goals and 12 assists across 47 games for the Eagles this season.
      And a reported move for the striker could see United splash as much as £103million on him (€120m).
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      The Red Devils are desperate to land a frontman to support Marcus Rashford and Co, and with Anthony Martial now ruled out of Saturday’s FA Cup final, their need has become more apparent.
      Fernandes, 28, added: “He surprised me in the national team, not only me but the rest of my team-mates. He’s physically strong, he’s still young and he’s going to get better.
      “If he continues to work as he has been doing, I think he has the potential to be one of the best strikers in the world, but he needs to go to a more competitive league to prove it.”
      Ramos has already proved there is life for Portugal after Cristiano Ronaldo, and given Fernandes’ praise, should he land at Old Trafford he may do the same there.
      He is one of six strikers on their shortlist if they cannot sign Harry Kane, according to reports.
      The likes of Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani are heading this list.
      This being said, United and Kane are desperate to seal a deal.
      SunSport have revealed Kane is willing to run down his contract at Tottenham and leave for FREE next summer if he is not sold. More

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      Reece James shares heartbreaking diary extract about ‘s*** times’ as Chelsea ace pours out his soul over injury setbacks

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      CHELSEA star Reece James lifted the lid on his recent injury hell by sharing an emotional diary entry detailing the “s**t times” he’s dealt with this season.James was sidelined for large chunks of the season as he managed just 24 appearances across all competitions.
      Chelsea star Reece James was sidelined three times this seasonCredit: Rex
      Chelsea star James shared an extract from his diary detailing his injury hellCredit: Reuters
      The full-back’s troubles started in October when he suffered a knee injury that ruled him out of of the 2022 World Cup.
      The England international believed he regained full fitness in December and returned for a match against Bournemouth but it proved to be premature and ended up being sidelined until February.
      Just when the 23-year-old thought he was finally cleared, he sustained a hamstring injury in April and was ruled out for the rest of the Blues’ disastrous season.
      The defender shared an extract of his diary on Instagram in which he outlined the trials and tribulations he dealt with.
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      However, the Chelsea academy graduate saw the positives as his struggles made him stronger.
      James wrote on his diary: “Injuries affect me so much. When I’m not playing, I feel like the world’s against me. The smallest of things will send me wild. It ain’t right or normal but it is what it is.
      “I try so hard but mentally it’s tough, super tough, and draining. The outside world think this “football life” is the perfect life, well let me tell you it’s far from that. Many people won’t ever know what it’s like but it’s a crazy journey, full of highs and lows.
      “Where do I sit in that (at the moment), currently the lowest of my lows in my career so far. It’s s**t but with hard work and patience things improve, without rain nothing grows!
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      “Recently I’ve tried many things to take my mind off football and injuries and how the season’s gone. I started to box which I really enjoy and also tennis I thoroughly enjoy too.
      “These are places my mind thinks of nothing else which helps me day to day. One thing I will say is with s**t times comes big lessons.
      “I’ve learnt so much as a person. I’m grateful for what I’ve learnt because this will be used when I’m in a s**t moment again. Cream always rises to the TOP! I’ll be back. The greatest never fold.”
      James ended his entry with a fragment from The Bible, which read: ‘John 13:7: You may not know now but later you’ll understand.” More

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      Inside Newcastle’s amazing state-of-the-art training ground as club legend mocks himself in hilarious Cribs-style tour

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      NEWCASTLE have given fans a peek at their amazing new state-of-the-art training ground.And club legend Shola Ameobi was on hand to give a tour as he mocked himself in a hilarious video.
      Newcastle have lifted the lid on their stunning new training ground upgradeCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      Fan favourite Shola Ameobi delivered a Cribs-style tour of the facilityCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      The Benton facility is looking stunning after being boosted by Toon’s Saudi ownersCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      Toon’s Saudi owners deemed an upgrade of their Benton training ground a priority after taking charge in 2021.
      Millions have now been pumped into the beloved facility.
      And after Newcastle booked their place in next season’s Champions League, the club released footage of Ameobi guiding supporters around.
      The striker remains a beloved member of the Magpies family, having scored 79 goals in 397 games.
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      At the height of his power, Ameobi even took part on an episode of MTV’s iconic show Cribs.
      And the 41-year-old rolled back the years as he mocked his appearance with a Cribs-esque tour of Newcastle’s training ground.
      Ameobi first used facial recognition technology to provide himself access to the inner sanctum from reception.
      A stunning cafeteria was then revealed, with top chefs set to dish out nutritious grub to Eddie Howe’s European hopefuls.
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      A foot-tennis table is one of the new additions to the training groundCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      Ameobi showed off a fresh swimming pool and hydro podsCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      A Wheel of Fortune was also revealed by the giddy ex-strikerCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      The numbers revealed money figures further down, suggesting it is used for fines or other forfeitsCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      A ‘Wheel of Fortune’ was then shown by Ameobi, with the legend spinning it while declaring how “unique” it was.
      Hilariously, he didn’t go on to explain what the wheel’s purpose was.
      But a closer look appeared to show sums of money under different letters of the alphabet, perhaps suggesting the payment figures for fines or other forfeits.
      Ameobi then showed off Newcastle’s games area, with an amazing cinema also ready to analyse matches and performances.
      There have also been upgrades for both the players and managers’ rooms, with boosts to the changing rooms.
      The dressing room has also been upgradedCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      A new cafeteria will allow chefs to cook up healthy grubCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      Eddie Howe can analyse performances in a cinemaCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      Fresh pitches mean Newcastle can train to their full potentialCredit: https://twitter.com/nufc/status/1663485365934608384?s=46&t=X2UjI-NORsrRyL1OBhQTkA
      Hydrotherapy pods are also part of the plan, alongside a new swimming pool and fresh pitches.
      Not only that, players can blow off steam with a foot-tennis table – as well as a volleyball net.
      Ameobi certainly warmed fans’ hearts with his brilliant Cribs-style effort.
      Reflecting on his original appearance on the MTV show after joining Nottingham Forest, he said in 2017: “I was stitched up.

      “Listen, I can take it on the chin, I’m a big man and I had to sit there and watch while everyone was sniggering and laughing.
      “But, you know, that’s the camaraderie we have in the squad, we can sit there and have a bit of banter and have a bit of fun.” More

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      Harry Kane ONLY wants Man Utd transfer and is ready to leave for free next season if Tottenham refuse to sell

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      HARRY KANE will stay at Spurs for a final season — if he cannot get a move to Manchester United.The England captain has no intention of going abroad while he is just 48 goals away from breaking Alan Shearer’s Prem record tally of 260.
      Harry Kane appears to have settled on his transfer options of ONE team – Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Tottenham are more open to selling Kane to a foreign club than a top-flight rival with Bayern Munich huge admirers of the striker.
      But that does not interest Kane, who rattled in another 30 top-flight goals this season and has a year left on his contract.
      United are the only viable English option this summer with Kane, who has been at Spurs since age 11, not willing to risk his reputation with the fans by moving to arch- rivals Chelsea or Arsenal.
      Newcastle are not in a position to spend north of £100million on one player, despite their Saudi riches.
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      And Liverpool and Manchester City are not in the market for a striker.
      So United need to convince Spurs chief Daniel Levy to sell his prize asset to a domestic rival — something he does not want to do.
      SunSport understands Kane wants a switch to Old Trafford or he will run down his deal.
      The latter is more probable and could well see England’s 55-goal record scorer leave on a free.
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      Recently Kane, who is 30 in July, has been talking like a man invested in the future of Spurs.
      The Londoners are managerless following Antonio Conte’s sacking in March.
      And their eighth-place finish saw them miss out on Europe for the first time since the 2008-09.
      Kane spoke earlier this month of his willingness to talk to chairman Levy about his plans and how to change Spurs’ culture.
      The striker told Sky Sports: “I always give my all for the team and club.
      “Off the pitch to give my opinion on things I think can help us just be more consistent and more successful in the culture that we try to set.”
      On the topic of Shearer’s record, Kane said earlier this month: “Now I’m this close to it, for sure, it’s something I’d love to achieve.”
      Daniel Levy would be loathe to lose his best player to big rivals Man UtdCredit: AFP More

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      Pochettino already clearing the decks at Chelsea as Loftus-Cheek in talks, Felix and Zakaria sent back and Sterling out

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      CHELSEA’S new manager Mauricio Pochettino has already started to wield the axe on his bloated squad.Pochettino has taken over the Blues following a disastrous campaign that saw them finishing 12th with their lowest ever Premier League points tally.
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has wielded the axe on his bloated squadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have sent Joao Felix back to Atletico Madrid after his loan deal endedCredit: Rex
      Denis Zakaria has returned to Juventus after his Chelsea loan endedCredit: Rex
      The Argentine tactician is facing a daunting task to get the West Londoners back on track and will have to start by determining which players are surplus to requirements.
      Joao Felix has been sent back to Atletico Madrid after the ex-Tottenham boss decided against making his loan move a permanent deal.
      Atletico president Enrique Cerezo confirmed: “The truth is that I can’t tell you the plan with Joao.
      “Yesterday, we had the news that the new Chelsea manager does not want Joao Felix.
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      “We’ve known for less than 24 hours. He’ll come back here and we’ll see. We don’t have anything planned.”
      Denis Zakaria will also see his loan ended without a permanent switch.
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Zakaria will return to Juventus and “assess his options”.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another star who could be heading out, with AC Milan willing to pay about £20million.
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      Loftus-Cheek has a year left on his current deal and the Blues are looking to offload some of their home-grown players.
      This will help them comply with financial fair play rules after spending over £600m in the last year.
      One academy star already out the door is Dujon Sterling who has joined Rangers on a four-year deal after returning from a loan at Stoke.
      Pochettino is expected to make even more cuts to his squad ahead of pre-season.
      Mateo Kovacic, Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher and Kalidou Koulibaly are all on the chopping block.
      Chelsea ace Ruben Loftus-Cheek is on his way to AC MilanCredit: Rex
      Academy graduate Dujon Sterling has left Chelsea and joined RangersCredit: Rex More