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      Man Utd ‘in advanced talks to sign Kim Min-jae’ and ready to trigger £52m transfer release clause for Napoli ‘Monster’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are in advanced talks to sign Napoli defender Kim Min-jae, according to reports. Kim, 26, has been one of Napoli’s star players this season as they cruised to the Serie A title.
      Kim Min-jae is in ‘advanced talks’ to sign with Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      And now according to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb, United are eager to activate his release clause.
      The report suggests Kim’s release clause with the newly-crowned Italian champions is between £43million and £52m.
      The Red Devils will reportedly activate this clause in the first 15 days of June.
      Negotiations between the two parties appear to have been ongoing for some time.
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      United are said to have been in contact with Kim since the World Cup, and have made him their first priority in the summer.
      The 47-cap South Korean has appeared 33 times in the league for Napoli this season.
      His influence on their success cannot be understated either.
      He has helped them to marshal Italy’s meanest defence, conceding just 23 goals and registering 17 clean sheets.
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      Kim has been one of the key stars in Napoli’s title win this season
      And having only joined for £16m from Fenerbache as Kalidou Koulibaly’s replacement last summer, they may see it as the perfect opportunity to make a big profit.
      Erik ten Hag wants to add to his defensive roster after seeing both Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane suffer long-term injuries in the season run-in. #

      This has seen Luke Shaw forced to fill in as an auxiliary left centre-back.
      Club captain Harry Maguire could be on his way out in the summer as Ten Hag seeks to improve his options in a bid to return United to the summit of the English game. More

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      Everton vs Man City: Cityzens look to ramp up title charge against relegation battling Toffees – stream, TV, team news

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      MANCHESTER CITY are currently top of the Premier League table, a point clear of Arsenal with a game in hand.Pep Guardiola’s side took a break from the title race in midweek and travelled to the Spanish capital to take on European kings Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
      Kevin de Bruyne scored Manchester City’s equaliser against Real Madrid in midweekCredit: GETTY
      Everton destroyed Brighton 5-1 on Monday night.Credit: GETTY
      After an exhilarating game of football, it ended in a statement at the Bernabeu, setting up a spectacle at the Etihad next week.
      Everton sit just above the drop zone in the Premier League table after giving their survival chances a huge boost on Monday night.
      The Toffees went away to high-flying Brighton and smashed FIVE past the Seagulls on their own patch.
      Sean Dyche will be hoping his side keeps up that goal-scoring form going into the last three games of the season.
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      When is Everton vs Man City?

      Everton vs Man City will take place on Sunday, May 14th.
      Kick off will be at 2pm GMT.
      Goodison Park will play host.

      What channel is Everton vs Man City on and can it be live streamed?

      Everton vs Man City will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event/ Sky Sports Premier League.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app which is free to download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Alternatively, you can follow SunSport’s live blog to keep up to date with all the action from the Etihad.

      Team news
      Pep Guardiola will be hoping his side came through the gruelling battle with Real Madrid unscathed.
      Nathan Ake missed City’s trip to the Bernabeu with a thigh injury he picked up against Leeds last weekend.
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      Kevin de Bruyne may be rested after playing the full 90 minutes in his last two games since he returned from the sidelines.
      For Everton, Abdoulaye Doucoure will be hoping to keep his place in the side after his magnificent goal-scoring form.
      Sean Dyche will be without the likes of Seamus Coleman, Andros Townsend and Ruben Vinagre who all continue to recover from long-term injuries.
      Ben Godfrey could return to the fold after missing the last two games with a groin problem.
      Odds

      Everton – 15/2
      Draw – 19/5
      Man City – 4/11

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Man Utd ‘plan to pair Harry Kane with Benfica star Goncalo Ramos in sensational £200m-plus double transfer swoop’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly weighing up a potential record breaking bid for Benfica forward Goncalo Ramos – and plan to partner him with Harry Kane.Spurs and England striker Kane is United’s main target this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his striking options.
      Ramos has stepped into the void left by Darwin Nunez who joined Liverpool last summerCredit: Rex
      However, the Red Devils are reportedly prepared to spend big on other targets as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani battle to become the club’s next owner.
      According to The Mirror, 21-year-old striker Ramos is seen as an exciting prospect for the future and has scored 25 goals in all competitions for the Portuguese giants this season.
      The report adds that United are now set to initiate contact with the Portuguese international who scored a hat-trick at the World Cup against Switzerland.
      Ramos has stepped into the void left by Darwin Nunez who joined Liverpool last summer.
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      The report adds that it could take a fee of between £70-£100million for Benfica to part ways with one of their star players.
      Any potential deal could eclipse the club record fee of £89.3m United paid Juventus in August 2016 for Paul Pogba.
      The report states that Ten Hag is an admirer of Ramos and wants to work with him.
      The Dutchman will be aware United need more firepower with Marcus Rashford the club’s top scorer on 29 goals followed by Bruno Fernandes with 11.
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      England’s record goal scorer Kane is also on United’s radar but they face having to pay £100m upfront for the 29-year-old.
      The England skipper is under contract with the North London side until 2024 and Spurs are faced with the prospect of having to sell their star man this summer – or lose him for free a year later.
      Sun Sport revealed last month that United are confident of signing Kane should Spurs fail to qualify for the Champions League.
      The Red Devils believe that missing out on Europe’s premier club competition would see the north Londoners reduce their £100m asking price.
      The Old Trafford outfit would also be able to increase Kane’s wages by £100,000 to £300,000 per week.
      United face competition for Kane from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich who are looking for a replacement for Robert Lewandowksi. More

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      Arsenal vs Brighton: Gunners look to put pressure on City after keeping title hopes alive with Toon win – stream, TV

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      JUST keep winning and see what happens – that’s what Mikel Arteta will be telling his Arsenal side who welcome Brighton in the next challenge for their Premier League title bid.The Gunners were thrown into a pressure cooker situation on Sunday after seeing Manchester City stretch their gap at the top to four points.
      Martin Odegaard captained Arsenal to a huge win over NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Brighton got humiliated 5-1 at the AMEX by EvertonCredit: Alamy
      However, Martin Odegaard’s masterclass helped Arsenal to survive the heat and keep their title hopes alive by inspiring the North London outfit to a gruelling 2-0 at St. James’ Park.
      And they’ll be itching to capitalise on a wounded Brighton side who were recently thrashed by relegation-threatened Everton.
      But the Seagulls are remarkably chasing European football next campaign so they’ll be determined to keep in touching distance with the teams above.
      When is Arsenal vs Brighton?

      Arsenal’s monumental Premier League match against Brighton takes place on Sunday, May 14.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm UK time.
      Emirates Stadium in North London is the allocated arena for this huge fixture and it can host approximately 60,000 fans.
      The Gunners secured a 4-2 win on the final day of 2022 when the sides last met.

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      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Brighton will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is set to commence from 4pm UK time – 30 minutes before kick-off on both channels.
      Subscription members of NOW TV can stream the entire action through their website or app.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game including build-up and post-match reaction.

      What is the team news?
      There is no change on the injury front for Arsenal which means William Saliba (back), Mohamed Elneny (knee) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (knee) will continue to miss out.
      William Saliba has missed a number of games through a back injuryCredit: Getty
      But Brighton’s treatment room has a list full of patients too as Jeremy Sarmiento (toe), Adam Lallana (thigh), Joel Veltman (muscle) and Tariq Lamptey (knee) are all likely to be unavailable.
      However, Jakub Moder returned training after his knee injury so Roberto De Zerbi will be hoping the midfielder can make a substitute appearance at the least.
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      What are the odds?

      Arsenal to win 8/11
      Draw 29/10
      Brighton to win 10/3

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      Ex-Tottenham ace who was rated as more promising than Harry Kane and trained with Modric released by League One side

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      FORMER Tottenham wonderkid Jon Obika has been released by League One side Morecambe.Striker Obika, 31, played four times for Spurs between 2008 and 2013.
      Jon Obika has been released by MorecambeCredit: Getty
      Obika made just four appearances for TottenhamCredit: Action Images – Reuters
      He was once considered a more exciting talent than Harry Kane – who has gone on to become Tottenham’s all-time record scorer.
      But now he is searching for a new club after third-tier side Morecambe, who were relegated on the final day of the season, released him at the end of his two-year contract.
      A little less than two years Kane’s senior, Obika made a name for himself as Tottenham’s top scorer in the academy during the 2008/09 season.
      He also claimed the fans’ award for best young player and became an England U19 international.
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      His impressive displays earned him two appearances in the Uefa Cup during the first few months of Harry Redknapp’s reign at the club.
      And he began training with the first team – which included the likes of Luka Modric, Gareth Bale and Rafael van der Vaart.
      Recalling those days, Obika told The Guardian: “I can’t even remember Modric losing the ball in training.
      “He set the standard: this is where we have to get to. You had to raise your level.”
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      However, Obika failed to reach those heights at White Hart Lane.
      After playing two cup games in the 2012/13 campaign, he left Spurs permanently in 2014 – joining League One side Swindon.
      That came after loan spells with Milwall, Yeovil Town, Charlton Athletic, Crystal Palace and Brighton.
      Obika registered 28 goals in 108 games for third-tier side Swindon, before he joined Oxford United for two seasons.
      In 2019, he returned to top-flight football by moving to Scotland and signing for St Mirren.
      And after scoring 20 times in 77 games, he headed back to England in 2021, penning a two-year deal with Morecambe.
      But he hit the back of the net just twice in two campaigns with the Lancashire outfit – suffering a serious injury ahead of the 2021/22 campaign.
      Now he has been released at the end of his contract and is searching for a new club.
      Former Arsenal man Dan Crowley was also released by Morecambe following their relegation to the fourth tier. More

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      Ex-Arsenal ace who Arsene Wenger called a ‘special talent’ and pushed the club to sign released by League One side

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      A FORMER Arsenal ace once called a “special talent” by Arsene Wenger is now a free agent.Dan Crowley, 25, is on the hunt for a new club after being released by League One side Morecambe.
      Morecambe have released Dan Crowley after their relegation from League OneCredit: Getty
      The midfielder was once tipped to reach the top by ex-Arsenal boss Arsene WengerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      And he is not the only big name to be released by the Shrimps, with ex-Everton forward Oumar Niasse and former Spurs kid Jonathan Obika also leaving.
      Morecambe manager Derek Adams said: “To the departing players, it is very difficult as some of them have been with me here for a significant period of time.”
      Midfield ace Crowley joined Morecambe on a free transfer In January after leaving Dutch side Willem II.
      But despite scoring twice in 14 games, Crowley was unable to prevent the Shrimps from being relegated to League Two.
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      And he is now hoping for a swift return to football, six years after being let go by Arsenal.
      Crowley joined the Gunners from Aston Villa as a whizkid in 2013 after being watched by Wenger – with the legendary manager then pushing for the club to bring him on board.

      He spent time out on loan with Barnsley, Oxford and Go Ahead Eagles.
      And Crowley even received special praise from Wenger, who said in 2016: “He is a player who has a huge talent.
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      “He’s very creative and he’s very good in the final third. He’s a special talent as well, he can finish and he can do the final ball.
      “What he needs is to develop physically a little bit and already I think he has made a big strides forward there and also cope with the responsibility of being the playmaker.
      “In the Premier League today, maybe it is a bit early for him but to carry that long process through, it’ll be interesting for him.”
      However, Crowley ended up being let go for Arsenal in 2017 and ended up joining Dutch outfit Willem II.
      He blasted the Gunners’ academy in 2019, saying: “The thing with Arsenal is they play a certain way and not many teams play that way – and I think that’s a problem as well.
      “They don’t teach you about going on loan to the lower league clubs – to go from such a big club like Arsenal, playing with great players, to then playing a completely different way in League One.
      “That’s what’s wrong with the youth system in England. That’s nothing against the first team because the first team have to win, they don’t have the time really to worry about the young players. So, I don’t put any blame on them.
      “But something does have to change and that’s why everyone is coming out to Holland and Germany, because they need game time.”
      Crowley then had spells at SC Cambuur, Birmingham, Hull and Cheltenham before rejoining Willem II in 2021, and subsequently Morecambe in January. More

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      Graeme Souness was ‘SACKED’ by Sky Sports for ‘clumsy comment’, claims axed presenter Richard Keys

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      FORMER Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys has claimed Graeme Souness was sacked by the channel for comments made at the start of the season.Souness was slammed by England’s Lionesses last August for calling football “a man’s game” live on air after Chelsea drew 2-2 with Tottenham.
      Richard Keys claims Graeme Souness was sacked by Sky for comments he made earlier this seasonCredit: Getty
      Souness has left Sky Sports at the end of his contract after 15 years with the broadcasterCredit: Getty
      The 70-year-old held back tears during his Sky farewell appearance at the end of April after he was given a round of applause in the studio.
      Sky Sports confirmed that they had mutually agreed with Souness  that he would be stand down from his role as a pundit on the end of his contract after 15 years with the broadcaster.
      Sky Sports posted a tribute video to Twitter of Souness over the years, thanking him for his time as a pundit.
      But writing in his blog, disgraced former Sky host Keys claims to have spoken to a “Sky insider”, and alleged the broadcaster chose to axe Souness following his comments following the Chelsea vs Spurs game.
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      Keys said: “It turns out it was decided to dispense with Graeme’s services the moment he referred to football being a ‘man’s game’.
      “Remember? He used that phrase after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw v Spurs in August. His comments caused a bit of a stir. He was clumsy in his phraseology. He didn’t mean harm, but you can’t say that anymore.
      “Football is simply a game – enjoyed by everyone. And we should celebrate that.
      “I think most people felt that Graeme had been clumsy and he’s a much loved character, so they were happy to give him the benefit of the doubt – but senior management at Sky certainly weren’t.
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      “They decided that was it. He’d be out at the first opportunity.”
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      Keys comments come after, writing for the Daily Mail, Souness said he remains “open for business”.
      Souness originally said on Sky last August: “It’s a man’s game all of a sudden again.”
      He added: “Men at it, blow for blow, and the referee letting them get on with it.”
      Speaking about the end of his punditry career with Sky last month, Souness said: “I’m going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our makeup girl, I’ll miss you all.
      “You know, for me, I decided that football management wasn’t for me anymore. I had the wrong temperament for it, the wrong personality.
      “And then I was given the opportunity to do this and it’s been magnificent. It’s just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward.
      “But in Sky’s hands, it’s in good hands, safe hands, and I think over the years we’ve created a Premier League with great detail and I think we look after football very well.”
      Sky Sports director of football Gary Hughes paid tribute to Souness as he said: ‘We will miss Graeme’s no-nonsense approach in the studio – matched only by his playing style.”
      Keys left Sky Sports in January 2011 after making derogatory comments about women.
      Keys, 66, was caught on camera asking pundit Jamie Redknapp if he had slept with an ex by asking him, “Did you smash it?”.
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      Co-presenter Andy Gray, 67, was fired after making sexist comments about a female assistant referee.
      Sky Sports refused to comment on Keys’ claims when approached by SunSport last night. More

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      Man Utd joined by rivals Man City in transfer race for Benfica wonderkid Cher Ndour, 18, dubbed ‘new Pogba’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have joined the chase for Italian wonderkid Cher Ndour.Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and AC Milan are all considering summer swoops for the midfielder, 18, who is currently at Benfica.
      Man City have joined Utd in the transfer chase for Benfica wonderkid Cher NdourCredit: Getty
      But City are now also in the hunt for a player who has been compared to Paul Pogba – his childhood idol.
      The Pogba link led to assumptions that Ndour would be keen to join his hero at Juventus.
      But the 6ft 3in teenager is not thought to favour a return to Italy as he considers his options.
      SunSport understands that City scouts have been watching him closely in action for both Benfica and Italy’s Under-20 side.
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      Ndour will be out of contract in the summer and so available without a transfer fee, although training compensation will be payable to Benfica and former club Atalanta.
      He joined Benfica in 2020 and at the end of his first season made his debut for the club’s B team in the second tier of Portuguese football.
      At just 16 years and 269 days, Ndour was the youngest player ever to represent the team – beating the record set by Chelsea loan star Joao Felix.
      He made his debut for Benfica’s first team in March and has seven caps for Italy’s under-20 side.
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      Ndour, who plays mostly as a central midfielder but is also effective further forward, is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in Europe.
      City are looking to recruit ready-made first-team midfielders this summer but are also looking to the future. More