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      Ruben Neves ‘agrees four-year Barcelona deal as he rejects Arsenal and Man Utd transfer… but Wolves won’t get a penny’

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      WOLVES midfielder Ruben Neves has reportedly agreed to join Barcelona at the end of the season.The Portuguese star, 26, has been heavily linked with Manchester United and Arsenal during the last several transfer windows.
      Ruben Neves appeared to say goodbye to the Wolves crowd on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      But he is now understood to be closing in on a deal that would see him grace the Nou Camp turf.
      According to Sport, Neves’ agent Jorge Mendes has struck an agreement with Barcelona.
      It will involve Wolves paying £26million and Neves in a part-exchange deal for Ansu Fati.
      However, Fati, 20, is yet to give the go-ahead for the switch to be completed.
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      The Barca forward has contributed 26 goals and 10 assists in 106 matches, but has started just 11 LaLiga games this season.
      There is pressure from all parties to complete the transfer before June 30.
      Neves joined Wolves when they were in the Championship back in 2017 for £15.8m from Porto.
      Helping Wanderers to secure promotion in his first season, he has gone on to register 30 goals and 13 assists in 251 appearances.
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      But it appears his time in the Black Country is coming to an end – with his contract up at the end of next season.
      Neves brought his wife and kids onto the Molineux pitch following their final home game of the campaign.
      Julen Lopetegui’s side conceded a last-gasp equaliser to draw 1-1 with Everton.
      But that did not stop Neves from being all smiles as he received applause from the supporters after the final whistle. More

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      Sheffield United facing uphill Premier League battle after board reveal tiny transfer budget

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      BOSS Paul Heckingbottom needs to work transfer miracles after being given just £20million ‘extra’ to spend at Sheffield United.Hecky met Blades top brass after clinching promotion back to the Premier League.
      Paul Heckingbottom has a limited transfer budget to work withCredit: Getty
      But the budget will leave him scouring the market for bargains, free agents and loan deals.
      Current wages need to be covered by Prem cash, leaving only a small excess for new players.
      Blades are hoping for a takeover to inject fresh cash — with an English-born financier and American money interested in a deal.
      However at the moment Heckingbottom is looking in the bargain basement.
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      His scouts are checking out several free agents around the world.
      Ironically the tight budget may mean a reprieve for veteran Billy Sharp.
      The 37-year-old striker has not been offered a contract but could still get terms later in the summer. 
      Sharp has had three stints with his hometown Blades.
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      He has made 377 appearances for the club, scoring 129 goals.
      Sharp bagged just twice this season in 38 Championship appearances.
      He made 14 starts in the second tier, and also wore the captain’s armband on occasion.
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      Heartwarming moment West Ham stars bring their kids onto pitch before Leeds clash as Declan Rice leads team out

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      WEST HAM players shared a heartwarming moment with fans after bringing their kids onto the pitch before their clash with Leeds. The Hammers stars, led out by Declan Rice, headed on to the London Stadium turf with their kids in tow.
      Declan Rice led West Ham’s stars are their kids out before the Leeds matchCredit: Rex
      But fans had a mixed reaction to the moveCredit: Rex
      The move comes with the clash being West Ham’s last home game of the season.
      Reacting to the move, one fan shared: “The West Ham team with their kids,” alongside a teary eye emoji.
      A second said: “West Ham players walking out of the tunnel with their children is the cutest take your kids to work day scene you’ll ever see.”
      However, some fans online were not happy with the move, with one fan labelling it “embarrassing”.
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      Another fan claimed: “West Ham players bringing kids out before kick off is a bit odd for me. Not exactly fully focussed!!”
      A second remarked: “When West Ham brought all their kids out before the game. The epitome of on the beach.”
      A third added: “As soon as West Ham came out with there kids you knew the mindset was all wrong.”
      David Moyes’ outfit have already confirmed their status in the Premier League.
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      And on Thursday they reached their first European final in 47 years thanks to a 3-1 aggregate win over AZ Alkmaar.
      But the clash was soured by shocking post-match scenes as AZ hooligans attacked the travelling supporters. More

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      Gary Lineker outlines Premier League ‘plan to make Leicester go down’ as MOTD host jokes of conspiracy

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      GARY LINEKER has jokingly outlined the Premier League’s “plan to make Leicester go down” with a number of conspiracy jokes.The former Foxes and England striker, 62, still supports his hometown club and is praying that they can pull off the great escape.
      Gary Lineker has cheekily suggested a conspiracy to get Leicester relegatedCredit: Getty
      The Match of the Day host is a lifelong Foxes fanCredit: AFP
      Leicester sit 19th in the table and are three points from safety with just two games left to go.
      They are winless in four with Dean Smith’s side heading to Champions League-chasing Newcastle tomorrow before heading to Europa Conference League finalists West Ham next week.
      The trip to St. James’ Park will be Leicester’s fourth match in a row on a Monday due to games being broadcasted on Sky Sports.
      But Lineker tongue-in-cheekily hinted that something more sinister could be at play as he hosted Match of the Day on BBC One last night.
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      Speaking to pundits Alan Shearer, a Newcastle legend, and former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas, he said: “Let’s have a look at how it stands at the bottom.
      “For some of us it makes awfully grim viewing, but we’ll have a gander nevertheless.
      “Huge game tomorrow, Leeds vs West Ham. Obviously Leicester play on Monday, again, that’s four Mondays on the bounce – I don’t know if it’s some kind of plan to make sure Leicester go down…”
      Shearer told him to “stop it” before Lineker continued: “Conspiracy theories there… No, what do you think? Give me some hope.”
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      Jenas then interjected with: “We’re at the end of the season where there are some strange things – West Ham, for example, have the Europa Conference League final and they’re playing in two of the games.
      “They’ve got yourselves (Leicester) last game of the season and Leeds are going to be facing them as well.
      “What team David Moyes picks out, I don’t know. It’s looking bleak for Leicester in my opinion.”
      Turning to Shearer, Lineker then said: “Your guys now, Newcastle, are pretty much absolutely certain to be in the Champions League…”
      Jenas then said: “What’s he asking?”
      Before Lineker added: “Can you take it easy on Monday? Just relax a little bit… Anyway, we’ll move on!” More

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      Roberto Firmino uses Liverpool team bus to take wife Larissa, family and friends on VIP tour after final game at Anfield

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      LIVERPOOL hero Roberto Firmino used the club’s team bus to take his family and friends on a VIP tour following his final Anfield goodbye.The Brazilian, 31, scored a late equaliser against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon in what was his last home game in front of the Reds faithful.
      Roberto Firmino walked towards the bus with wife LarissaCredit: Zenpix
      Firmino stepped onto the bus with his family and friendsCredit: Zenpix
      The Liverpool team bus was pictured outside Firmino’s Cheshire homeCredit: Zenpix
      He greeted his family and friends onto the coachCredit: Zenpix
      Firmino was suited and booted for the occasionCredit: Zenpix
      He took the time to sign autographs for neighbours that came out for a lookCredit: Zenpix
      Less than 24 hours later, he was suited and booted outside his Cheshire home as he prepared for a special trip on the Liverpool coach.
      He could be seen hand in hand with wife Larissa as his kids also joined him for the occasion.
      A host of family and friends were also spotted stepping onto the bus for the exclusive tour.
      And Firmino was in high spirits as he posed for photos with neighbours as they came out to get a glimpse of the forward and the huge Liverpool bus.
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      He also signed autographs for those who stood patiently by the coach for a moment with the cult hero.
      He is bidding farewell after a sensational eight-year stint on Merseyside.
      Firmino has racked up 361 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 110 goals and providing 79 assists.
      Among the trophies he has won include the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
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      Firmino is bringing to an end an eight-year stint at LiverpoolCredit: Zenpix
      He is a fan favourite among the Liverpool faithfulCredit: Zenpix
      And it proved to be an emotional goodbye following the 1-1 draw with Villa.
      Firmino was seen tearing up as he took in the adulation from the supporters.
      The Anfield faithful proudly sung his name at the top of their voices to create an incredibly poignant moment.
      James Milner came off the bench with Firmino in what was also his final Anfield game.
      Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are the other players departing the club this summer, but they did not feature in the matchday squad.
      Along with his on-field brilliance, he has also become a much-loved character off the pitch.
      One reason for that is the trademark white teeth that glisten in a similar vein to those of manager Jurgen Klopp.
      And his dentist, Dr Robbie Hughes, revealed earlier this week that the South American attacker asked for a “super-white” colour which they made specially for him.
      Since getting them done, the dentist has had a host of requests for the “Bobby Dazzlers”.
      Firmino scored on his final Anfield appearanceCredit: EPA
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      Harry Kane waves at Tottenham fans during lap of honour, but Ryan Mason insists he was NOT saying goodbye

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      TOTTENHAM interim manager Ryan Mason has dismissed suggestions that Harry Kane was waving goodbye to fans following the club’s 3-1 defeat to Brentford on Saturday.Kane, 29, joined his teammates on a lap of honour after the full-time whistle to mark Tottenham’s final home game of the season.
      Kane joined his Tottenham teammates on a lap of honour on SaturdayCredit: Getty
      The striker was seen waving to fansCredit: Alamy

      While walking around the pitch with his family, the striker was seen waving to fans amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future at the club.
      Some supporters believed he was waving goodbye to to Spurs after 14 years in north London.
      One person took to Twitter to say: “Dunno if this is the last time I’ll see Harry Kane but I will say my goodbyes just in case. Greatest ever player I’ve seen in a Spurs shirt. My striker.”
      While another added: “Is this the final Goodbye from Harry Kane?”
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      But Mason has insisted that Kane’s actions were not out of the ordinary.
      During his post-match press conference, the 31-year-old said: “No, he waves at the crowd every season.
      “I remember sitting here two years ago, and you guys were convinced he was leaving, saying the same thing.
      “It’s the last home game of the season so he wants to show his appreciation to the support he’s received, and we’ve all received this season.”
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      Kane has been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham in recent months.
      Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly eager to lure him to Old Trafford.
      But Spurs chief Daniel Levy is demanding £100m for the club’s all-time top goalscorer.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid are also understood to be interested in signing the the striker. More

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      Crystal Palace chasing Bournemouth ace Jefferson Lerma with midfielder yet to agree new contract with Cherries

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have put Bournemouth hard man Jefferson Lerma on their wanted list.The Eagles are interested in the Colombia midfield enforcer, 28, who is out of contract at the Cherries this summer.
      Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Bournemouth star Jefferson LermaCredit: Reuters
      Palace may firm up their move soon, once they decide what their budget is for next season, and if they are after bargains rather than buys then Lerma will be a priority.
      The Eagles are also set to offer new deals to James Tomkins, Nathaniel Clyne and Joel Ward, who are free agents at the end of the campaign.
      But their hopes of bringing right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka back to Selhurst Park from Manchester United are fading because of his asking price. 
      Lerma joined Bournemouth from Levante after a club record £25million in 2018.
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      The midfielder has since amassed a total of 12 goals and eight assists in 183 appearances.
      The Cherries’ manager Gary O’Neil has stated he wants the Colombia international to stay at Dean Court.
      O’Neil said last month: “Hopefully Jeff decides to stay and hopefully there can be an agreement reached.
      “But I think you see from his performance [against Fulham], there’s absolutely no issue.
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      “I get on great with Jeff, and he gives absolutely everything every time he plays.
      “So, yeah, no problem with the situation. And Jeff’s in a good spot.”
      Palace and Bournemouth have both confirmed their place for next season’s Premier League campaign after a brief relegation battle. More

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      Newcastle vs Leicester LIVE SCORE: Toon look to secure top-4 spot as Foxes aim to escape drop – Premier League latest

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      NEWCASTLE are just ONE point away from Champions League football returning to St James’ Park next season.Eddie Howe’s side have had a spectacular season and are aiming for a perfect finish.
      Leicester’s Premier League status could be about to be diminished as they currently sit 19th and are three points from safety.

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