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      Chelsea ‘want to wrap up deal for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens before Club World Cup’ with Sancho future in doubt

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      CHELSEA are in talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie Gittens and want a deal done before the Club World Cup, transfer reports say. The Blues are in the market for forwards and are set to welcome striker Liam Delap after agreeing a £30million move with Ipswich. Chelsea are in talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie GittensCredit: AlamyBut a winger is also on their wishlist with Dortmund’s Gittens a top priority and both clubs are now in negotiations, according to the Telegraph. Chelsea inquired about the wideman in January and Dortmund have been braced for summer bids worth £50million – matching his release clause. It comes amid uncertainty around Jadon Sancho’s future after his loan from Manchester United nears an end. Chelsea have an obligation to buy him for £25m or pay a £5m penalty to get out of the deal. READ MORE ON CHELSEASancho finished the season with five goals in 42 games – including the third in the Blues’ Conference League final win over Real Betis.But his wages – believed to be around £350,000-a-week – are a stumbling block for any suitor.Gittens – who spent time at Chelsea’s academy – ended the last campaign with 12 goals in 48 games.He had spells with Reading and City’s academy before moving to Germany and progressing into Dortmund’s first-team. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGittens joins the likes of Sancho and Jude Bellingham to have made their name in the Bundesliga. He helped Dortmund get to the Champions League final in 2024 – losing to Bellingham’s Real Madrid. Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunionEarlier this season Gittens became the youngest English player to score in the Champion League – aged 20 and 75 days – when he netted against Real Madrid.Gittens has played for England at youth level – not yet making a senior appearance – but will not play in this summer’s Under-21 Euros. That is because he is set to travel with Dortmund for the Club World Cup in America – joining Chelsea in the expanded 32-team tournament. But the Blues are said to want the winger signed by the time they set off for the States. Chelsea are also linked with United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. The West Londoners held talks for the Argentine last January and have also been tracking Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. Chelsea are also looking to clear out players this summer with Noni Madueke – who scored 11 last season – believed to be on the market.Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix – who spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan – are other attackers up for sale.Goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic could also be sold if the right bid comes in. Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi are all due back from their respective loans but remain out of favour in defence.Read More on The SunKiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu are midfielders with uncertain futures. And Raheem Sterling, who has two years left on his £325,000-a-week contract – has no future at Chelsea after a disappointing Arsenal loan spell. More

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      Daniel Levy’s right-hand woman LEAVES Tottenham as summer shakeup begins with Postecoglou’s future also in doubt

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      TOTTENHAM executive director Donna Cullen has announced her departure from the club.It comes amid uncertainty at the club around manager Ange Postecoglou’s future.Donna Cullen has announced her departure from TottenhamCredit: PADonna Cullen became a close confidante of Daniel Levy during her time at TottenhamCredit: GettyCullen had been on the Spurs board for almost 20 years before stepping down.During that time, she became a close confidante of Daniel Levy and worked as his deputy.However, the executive director has now left the club to spend more time with her family.In a statement released on Monday morning, Cullen said: “This has been such a hard decision to make. The Club has been my life for the past three decades.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I have had the privilege of working with Daniel, whose vision and energy has driven the Club forward, and so many talented and wonderful colleagues.”It has been quite some journey, starting at White Hart Lane, with a brief stay at Wembley and finally our new home -amazing memories home and away.”Ending this season with the Europa League Trophy was a dream come true.”The time is now right for me to gather more time for myself and my family, whom I thank for all their support over the years.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I shall spend the coming months ensuring there is a smooth handover with my staff. Thank you all. I wish everyone at the Club all the success in the world.”Meanwhile, Levy said: “Donna has made an immense contribution to the Club, over an extensive period. Her diverse responsibilities grew significantly and replacing her roles with a single individual will be impossible.Ange Postecoglou drops huge hint over Tottenham future with incredible mic-drop moment at Europa League parade”While many may associate her primarily with marketing and communications, Donna’s impact extends far beyond those areas.”Notably, her leadership and political acumen at planning committees, was instrumental in the Club being able to build one of the finest stadiums and training centres in the world.”She deserves recognition for the contribution she played in the formation of the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation, which has positively impacted countless individuals in our communities, and in establishing the London Academy of Excellence, providing children with exceptional educational opportunities.”Donna has pushed the conscience of the Club to be at the forefront of environmental and diversity initiatives. She also played a crucial role in supporting the amateur part-time Spurs Ladies, enabling the development of our professional women’s team.”Her daily input will be greatly missed, however she fully deserves to take time for herself, and I know that we shall be able to call upon her advice when needed. We wish her well for the future.”Cullen’s departure comes amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of head coach Postecoglou.The 59-year-old could reportedly be sacked in the coming days despite guiding Spurs to their first trophy in 17 yearsPostecoglou led the Lilywhites to a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final last month.However, Tottenham’s poor campaign in the Premier League – which saw them finish 17th, one place above the relegation zone – has left him vulnerable in his position.Despite the ongoing speculation about his next move, Postecoglou insists he still has more to give.Speaking to ABC’s Australian Story while on holiday with his family, he said: “I didn’t want us to just enjoy the moment.”I also wanted us to think about what’s next, you know, don’t settle for this. We’ve got a taste of it now. My players have got a taste for it. The club’s got a taste for it.”Well, let’s make sure we’re back here again.”The Spurs boss added: “When we sat down 10 years ago and did the initial Australian Story, I think maybe even you guys thought that that was the culmination of what I was about to achieve.”In 10 years’ time, if we sit down again, I’ve got no doubt in my mind that there’ll be more stories to tell.”Read More on The SunTottenham chiefs are understood to be talking to other managers about replacing Postecoglou.Brentford head coach Thomas Frank and Fulham boss Marco Silva are both among those being considered. More

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      Matheus Cunha becomes Man Utd’s joint fourth highest earner as his wages are revealed – and he could soon rise to second

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      MATHEUS CUNHA has become one of the highest-earning players at Manchester United.The 26-year-old joined the club in a £62.5million transfer from Wolves at the weekend subject to visa clearance.Matheus Cunha has become the joint-fourth highest earner at Man UtdCredit: GettyThe winger now earns the same as AntonyCredit: GettyCasemiro remains Man Utd’s highest earnerCredit: GettyCunha penned a five-year deal with the option to extend for another 12 months.And now his wages have been revealed.The Telegraph reports that Cunha will earn £200,000-a-week at Old Trafford.It is a huge increase on the £120,000-a-month wages he took home at Wolves.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Brazilian winger is now one of the higest-earning players at United.Following his move to Old Trafford he will now earn the same as Antony, who spent the second half of this season on loan at Real Betis.Only Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount take home more.Casemiro, 33, remains Man Utd’s higest earner with a weekly wage of £375,000.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordClub captain Fernandes, 30, and Rashford, 27, take home £325,000-a-week.Meanwhile, Mount, 26, earns £250,000-a-week in Manchester.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionCunha could potentially make his way up the list depending on how the transfer window pans out for United this summer.Casemiro, Fernandes, Rashford and Antony have all been linked with a move away.Fernandes could be the biggest loss for the Red Devils should he leave.The Portuguese midfielder allegedly received an offer worth £700,000-a-week from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal last week.United were also offered a £100m fee to sign him.However, head coach Ruben Amorim insists he wants the midfielder to stay at Old Trafford.Read More on The SunRashford, meanwhile, is expected to leave having fallen out with Amorim prior to his Aston Villa loan spell.Barcelona are understood to be keen on a potential move. More

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      Bruno Fernandes sent message by former Premier League star over Al-Hilal transfer as Man Utd star remains in talks

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      AN ex-Premier League star has encouraged Bruno Fernandes to join him at Al-Hilal.The Manchester United captain’s agent Miguel Pinho held talks over a mega-money move to the Saudi Arabian club last week.Bruno Fernandes remains in talks with Al-HilalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialRuben Neves wants the Man Utd captain to join him in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyAl-Hilal reckon they can get the Red Devils to sell for £100million and offer the player a three-year tax-free deal worth £200m.The amount could still increase with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming the club will do “whatever it takes” to get their “top target”.Talks with both Al-Hilal and Man Utd are set to continue this week.Fernandes is reportedly “seriously considering” leaving Old Trafford.READ MORE ON MAN UTDA move to the Riyadh-based side would see him become team-mates with ex-Premier League aces Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Kalidou Koulibaly.And Portuguese compatriot Neves is keen for Fernandes to join him.Asked about conversations with him, the former Wolves captain told O Jogo: “I recommend any player who is in the national team. “We have a lot of talent. We are lucky in that aspect. A small country, but with excellent players, just yesterday four won the Champions League. That makes any child dream. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I would like to have any player from the national team in my team.”Neves left Wolves in 2023 for £47m and he reportedly pockets £15.6m-a-year in Saudi.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionHis comments come after Fernandes was spotted having dinner with Cancelo.It is likely a reunion at Al-Hilal was on the menu as fans think the old Manchester City star was “playing agent”.Asked if Man Utd’s post-season friendly against Hong Kong last Friday was Fernandes’ farewell game, Ruben Amorim replied: “I don’t know for sure, nobody knows, but I don’t think so.“He is seeing us taking some actions to change all the things and I think that is all that he wants to stay.“He’s saying ‘no’ to a lot of things, but it shows that he wants to win.”He’s really young, he’s really good. He needs to be in the best league in the world.”Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Man Utd transfer target LEFT OUT of Man City’s Club World Cup squad as Red Devils ‘eye controversial deal from rivals’

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      JAMES McATEE has reportedly been left out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad amid links with rivals Manchester United.Shock reports claim McAtee, 22, has emerged as a target for the Red Devils this summer.James McAtee has been left out of Man City’s Club World Cup squad amid links with Man UtdCredit: ReutersThe playmaker has been at City since 2013, rising up through the academy before taking in a double loan spell at Sheffield United.This season saw McAtee emerge as a rotation player under Guardiola, with the ace netting seven goals in 27 outings.However, City have numerous attacking options both in midfield and out wide.Guardiola is also said to be plotting swoops for the likes of Lyon’s Rayan Cherki and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd that could see McAtee become available for a transfer away from the Etihad, with United thought to be circling.Now, speculation regarding his City future has heated up after McAtee was left out of the squad for the Club World Cup.The tournament runs simultaneously alongside the U21s Euros in Slovakia.Having initially not been included, McAtee has now been added to England’s pre-tournament training squad.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd the Mail claims it means he is unlikely to feature for City ever again, with Guardiola seemingly happy to not have him on board for the lucrative club tournament in America.To compound things, teammate Rico Lewis was also eligible for U21s selection.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionBut unlike McAtee, he has not been called up by England as City want him to travel to the Club World Cup instead.Another factor at play is that McAtee’s contract expires in 2026, with City needing to either hand him a new deal or cash in before he becomes a free agent.Guardiola previously indicated he wanted McAtee to stay, but admitted the youngster could struggle for minutes if he remains at City.Guardiola in April: “For the age, I’d like him to stay. But I understand players want more minutes.“He can play different positions but I don’t know how the squad will be and we will see.” More

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      Qataris ‘haven’t abandoned hope of buying Man Utd’ with Sir Alex Ferguson ‘guest of PSG chief at Champions League final’

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      SHEIKH JASSIM has not given up on one day owning Man Utd, according to reports.The Qatari went head-to-head with Sir Jim Ratcliffe for the Red Devils in 2023.Sheikh Jassim bid for Man Utd in 2023Sir Jim Ratcliffe purchased a minority stake in Man UtdCredit: GettyRatcliffe, 72, ultimately purchased a 25 per cent stake in the club from the Glazer family, worth £1.3bn.But his 18-month tenure so far has been nothing short of a disaster as the club lurch from one nightmare to another.First the decision was made to keep Erik ten Hag on as boss, only to sack him in October after a poor start to the season.And the Dutchman’s successor, Ruben Amorim, has only made things WORSE on the pitch, with the Red Devils finishing 15th in the Premier League, their lowest-ever position.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMeanwhile, off the pitch, Ratcliffe has bemoaned the club’s financial woes, with drastic cuts including 450 redundancies.While, taking into account money borrowed and transfers still being paid for, the Red Devils are said to owe around £1bn.Things could have been so different under Jassim, who wanted to purchase the club in its entirety – pledging to wipe their staggering debt in the process.But, according to the Telegraph, Jassim and his associates have not given up on one day purchasing the Red Devils.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSir Alex Ferguson attended Saturday’s Champions League finalCredit: PAAlthough any links have been officially denied, any Qataris looking to buy a major European football club would likely consult Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi, given his vast experience and bulging contacts book.Al-Khelaifi, 51, has owned PSG since 2011, while he also chairs the European Club Association, as well as Qatari broadcaster beIN Sports.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionInterestingly, legendary former Man Utd boss Sir Alex Ferguson was a special guest of Al-Khelaifi’s in Munich over the last few days.Ferguson, 83, attended the official pre-Champions League final dinner courtesy of the PSG chief on Friday.While he was part of Al-Khelaifi’s party in the posh seats at the Allianz Arena as PSG battered Inter Milan to win their first Champions League crown.As part of their 2023 deal, the Glazer family can sell United from under Ratcliffe.But the British billionaire does possess the right to make an offer on any share sale.Sheikh Jassim refused to engage in a public PR campaign while trying to buy United in 2023.And precious little is still known about the mysterious would-be Old Trafford chief.It remains to be seen whether Jassim would shift tactics, should another Man Utd opportunity come up.In February 2024, Ratcliffe cast doubt over whether Sheikh Jassim even exists.Read More on The SunThe United co-owner said: “Still nobody’s ever seen him, actually.”The Glazers never met him. He never… I’m not sure he exists.” More

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      Tottenham speaking to other managers about replacing Ange Postecoglou with D-Day this week

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      TOTTENHAM are speaking to other managers about replacing Ange Postecoglou.But the Europa League-winning Aussie remains in the dark if the North Londoners will actually sack him or not.Ange Postecoglou won Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 yearsCredit: AFPDaniel Levy is leaning towards sacking Ange PostecoglouCredit: GettyBrentford manager Thomas Frank is on the list of TottenhamCredit: ReutersSpurs chairman Daniel Levy is still weighing up whether to axe Postecoglou or keep him on after the 59-year-old ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought with glory in Bilbao earlier this month.SunSport understands it is more likely a change in the dugout is made, with a decision expected this week, but it is not a foregone conclusion yet.The representatives of a number of possible successors are believed to have been contacted in the meantime.Brentford boss Thomas Frank and Fulham chief Marco Silva are among those Spurs are considering.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Crystal Palace’s FA Cup winning hero Oliver Glasner has been a target but the German says he is “99 per cent” certain to be staying with the Eagles.While SunSport understands there has been interest in Champions League runner-up Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan.Postecoglou has been made to wait on his future as he and a number of Spurs staff went on holiday last week.That was despite him clinching the club’s first piece of silverware since the League Cup in 2008 with victory over Manchester United in Spain in the Europa League final almost a fortnight ago.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe triumph meant ex-Celtic chief Postecoglou kept up his record of winning a trophy in the second season in every managerial job he has ever had where he has lasted that long.Spurs are set for a summer of change at executive level whether Postecoglou stays or goes.Ex-Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham is coming in as chief executive, with chief football officer Scott Munn heading out the door.Former managing director of football Fabio Paratici is set to return once his two-and-a-half-year ban for financial malpractice at Juventus is over at the end of this month. More

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      Brentford AGREE transfer for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with fans shocked by fee

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      BRENTFORD have agreed a £12.5million deal to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.After several successful seasons backing up Alisson, the Irishman is set for a crack as a Premier League No1.Caoimhin Kelleher is set to leave Liverpool this summerCredit: RexKelleher, 26, has made 67 senior appearances for the Reds.Under Jurgen Klopp and then Arne Slot, the Cork-born ace has helped Liverpool to a Premier League title, an FA Cup, two League Cups and the Uefa Super Cup.According to Sky Sports, Brentford have had a £12.5m bid accepted for Kelleher.Thomas Frank’s side are seeking a replacement for outgoing stopper Mark Flekken.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Dutchman, 31, is on the verge of becoming Erik ten Hag’s first signing as Bayer Leverkusen boss.Flekken has agreed to join Leverkusen in an £11m deal, although the transfer has not yet been finalised with Brentford wanting to find a replacement first.With Kelleher on the brink of signing, the Bees will likely complete their Flekken sale in the coming days.Several fans have been left stunned by the bargain fee for Kelleher.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMark Flekken is set to leave Brentford for the BundesligaCredit: Shutterstock EditorialOne wrote on X: “How much? Bros a 50m keeper going for 12.5m.”While a second claimed: “lol bargain. Trent cost Madrid 2.5m less for a month.”John O’Shea says teams all over Europe will try to sign Caoimhin Kelleher from LiverpoolA third commented: “12.5? 30 million GK there and they let him for 12.5. Wow.”And a fourth added: “That is an absolute steal.” More