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      Arsenal to be joined by Chelsea in Declan Rice transfer race this summer with club ‘highly interested’ in West Ham star

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      ARSENAL face fierce competition for summer transfer target Declan Rice with their London rivals chasing the midfielder. Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing the West Ham captain this summer to add to their growing list of new arrivals.
      Declan Rice has made 229 appearances for West Ham after rising through the ranks at their academy
      The Blues have had a longstanding admiration for Rice, but Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg took to Twitter to seemingly confirm their concrete interest.
      He said: “Chelsea is definitely in the race and highly interested – confirmed! He’s one of the top candidates in order to strengthen the defensive midfield.”
      Graham Potter’s side already splashed out a whopping £107million on Enzo Fernandez in January to sure up their midfield.
      Rice is expected to leave The Hammers in the summer with his current contract due to expire in 2024.
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      The 24-year-old has been ever-present in David Moyes’ Premier League side this season managing two goals and two assists.
      Arsenal have been heavily linked with attracting the England star to the Emirates Stadium despite their public interest in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      The league leaders are looking to improve on their squad depth as they gear up for a likely return to the Champions League for the first time in six years.
      Mikel Arteta has already strengthened his midfield with the January addition of European Championship winner Jorginho.
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      Rice has long been touted for a move to a ‘big six’ club, but will be focused on keeping West Ham in the league until the summer.
      The East London side are in a relegation scrap and currently find themselves in 17th place just two points off rock bottom.
      They face bottom of the table Southampton in their next game at the London Stadium. More

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      Man Utd star Alex Telles not wanted by Sevilla on permanent transfer after full-back’s loan spell

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      SEVILLA allegedly do not want to sign Alex Telles permanently from Manchester United this summer.The 30-year-old Brazilian international left-back joined the Red Devils from Porto for £15.8million in 2020.
      Alex Telles (R) is set to face transfer rejection from SevillaCredit: EPA
      But Telles was deemed surplus to requirements at United by Erik ten Hag.
      He made just 26 appearances last season, netting once in the Champions League and providing four assists in the Premier League.
      That led to him joining Sevilla on a season-long loan back at the beginning of the campaign
      That agreement between the two clubs, who have just been drawn together in the Europa League quarter finals, did not include an option to buy.
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      However, the Daily Mirror is now claiming that they have no intentions to try and keep him.
      Discussing his future recently, Telles said: “I don’t think about the future because that depends on what I do now. Now I have to play and train.
      “I’ve always said that I’m happy at Sevilla, I’m treated very well and now I have to play and do my best, which is the most important thing.”
      Tyrell Malacia, 23, arrived at Old Trafford at the start of the season to add further competition at left-back.
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      And it has been Luke Shaw that has been Ten Hag’s preferred choice there.
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      It seems highly-unlikely that Telles will be given an opportunity to impress back at United, which means he looks set to have to find himself a new club.
      He has featured 26 times so far this term for Sevilla.
      But despite their progress in Europe, they have struggled domestically, sitting a lowly 13th in LaLiga. More

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      Arsenal preparing new Moises Caicedo transfer offer after failed January move despite just signing new Brighton deal

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      ARSENAL are preparing a fresh summer swoop for Moises Caicedo, according to reports.The Gunners saw a £70million bid rejected by Brighton for the Ecuadorian in January.
      Moises Caicedo has starred for Brighton under Roberto De ZerbiCredit: Rex
      Mikel Arteta’s side moved to sign Jorginho as an alternative on deadline day.
      While Caicedo penned a new four-year deal at Brighton earlier this month.
      Despite the wonderkid’s new contract, Football Insider claim that Arsenal will go back in for Caicedo at the end of the season.
      The midfielder’s new contract has protected his value at Brighton.
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      And the Seagulls are set to demand £90m for their in-demand star.
      Prior to signing his new deal, Caicedo had begged Brighton to let him go.
      He wrote on Instagram in January: “I am grateful to Mr. [Tony] Bloom and Brighton for giving me the chance to come to the Premier League and I feel I have always done my best for them. I always play football with a smile and with heart.
      “I am the youngest of 10 siblings from a poor upbringing in Santa Domingo in Ecuador. My dream always to be the most decorated player in the history of Ecuador.
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      “I am proud to be able to bring in a record transfer fee for Brighton which would allow them to reinvest it and help the club continue to be successful.
      “The fans have taken me into their hearts and they will always be in my heart so I hope they can understand why I want to take up this magnificent opportunity.”
      Caicedo joined Brighton from Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle for £4.5m in 2021.
      He enjoyed a loan spell in Belgium during the first half of the 2021-22 campaign before becoming a regular at the Amex.
      The rising star has so far made 38 appearances for the Seagulls, starring under Roberto De Zerbi. More

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      Roy Hodgson ready to make shock return to Crystal Palace to replace Patrick Vieira as boss

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      ROY HODGSON is ready to make a shock return to Crystal Palace to replace axed Patrick Vieira.The veteran former Eagles boss, who was replaced by Vieira at Selhurst Park in 2021 after four years in charge, is willing to return until the end of the season to keep Palace in the Prem.
      Roy Hodgson is in line to replace Patrick Vieira at Crystal PalaceCredit: PA
      Eagles chairman Steve Parish made the call to sack Vieira in a 7am call on Friday morning, with the club three points above the relegation zone and without a win in 2023.
      Hodgson, 75, came to the rescue when he was first appointed in South London following Frank de Boer’s disastrous 77-day spell as Eagles boss and fought off relegation on a shoe-string budget across his four years.
      The former England manager had insisted that last year’s brief stint at Watford, which ended in relegation from the Premier League, would be his last gig as a manager.
      But talks with Palace chiefs this weekend have progressed well and he is ready to step back in once again.
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      Under-21s manager Paddy McCarthy, a former Palace captain, will take charge of the side at Arsenal on Sunday and is highly regarded at the club.
      The 39-year-old has turned down a number of job opportunities in the last 18 months on the promise of progress at Palace and could well be part of Hodgson’s first-team staff should the ex-Liverpool manager make a comeback.
      A move to appoint Hodgson once again, even only until the end of the season, would be a huge departure from Parish’s plan to move forward as a club under a more progressive manager following four years of a pragmatic approach.
      Vieira made a flying start to life as a Premier League boss, introducing a more free-flowing style and leading them to an FA Cup semi-final last season.
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      But the attractive football has disappeared since the return from the World Cup break, leaving Palace in a relegation battle.
      Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard are among the other candidates who could take the hot seat at Palace. More

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      Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ‘tempted by Newcastle transfer if they qualify for Champions League’

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      NAPOLI superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is reportedly interested in a move to Newcastle if they secure Champions League football next season.The 22-year-old is in discussions with the Italian giants about signing a new deal – less than 12 months on from joining the club for £8.6million.
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is being linked with a move away from Napoli this summerCredit: Getty
      His existing contract runs until 2027 but he is earning just £26,000-a-week.
      A remarkable first season has seen him rack up 13 goals and 15 assists in 29 appearances.
      And while an improved deal looks to be on the cards, Kvaratskhelia, nicknamed “Kvaradona”, wants a release clause put into his contract.
      Napoli are reluctant to oblige as they value their man at around £140m.
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      It comes as Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain monitor his situation.
      According to Football Insider, Newcastle have now entered the race to sign the Georgian international.
      But Champions League qualification will dictate whether Eddie Howe’s men are in with a chance of acquiring him.
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      A 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest on Friday evening moved them to within one point of fourth-place Tottenham with a game in hand.
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      Meanwhile, Napoli are closing in on their first league title in 33 years.
      Luciano Spaletti’s side sit a huge 18 points clear at the top of Serie A.
      They are also in with a chance of winning the Champions League as they prepare to take on AC Milan in the quarter-finals.
      But they do face losing their two biggest stars in the summer, with Kvaratskhelia and striker Victor Osimhen both linked with moves away. More

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      Man Utd star Alejandro Garnacho spotted hobbling on crutches while out for lunch with fears over long-term injury

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      INJURED Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has been spotted hobbling about on crutches.The 18-year-old Argentine, who is currently negotiating a new long-term contract, has burst onto the scene at Old Trafford this term.
      Alejandro Garnacho suffered an ankle injury last week against SouthamptonCredit: Alamy
      The star was spotted on crutches leaving Cibo Restaurant in Hale Village on FridayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      However, he looks set to miss the rest of the season after boss Erik ten Hag confirmed that the winger will be sidelined long-term with an ankle injury he sustained last week.
      The unfortunate ace is still coming to terms with the blow, but he was seen out and about on Friday afternoon in Hale Village.
      Garnacho was pictured leaving Cibo Restaurant on crutches after a late family lunch.
      Meanwhile, it comes in the same week that the livewire made a huge decision regarding his international future.
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      Garnacho was born in Madrid and has represented Spain at youth level but qualifies for Lionel Scaloni’s World Cup winners due to his mother being born in Argentina.
      He initially received a call-up to the South American country’s senior squad for two World Cup qualifiers a year ago but did not make an appearance in either game.
      After scoring four goals in four caps for their U20s to help them win the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament he then missed out on the squad for Qatar in November.
      That allegedly led to Spain getting back in touch with him to try and persuade him to switch his allegiance – but Garnacho allegedly politely declined.
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      He was then included in the Argentina squad for their upcoming friendlies with Panama and Curacao only for the blow he suffered against Southampton on Sunday to rule him out.
      Bernardo Romeo, coordinator of Argentina’s youth teams, was the one to reveal to publication Ole that the United ace “had been called by the coordinator of Spain’s teams”.
      He said: “Alejandro Garnacho was very clear, he told me that he answered him out of respect, but he has decided to play for Argentina.”
      Romero added that the attacker “is very convinced of playing for the Argentine National Team. You enter the house and he has all the photos with Messi.”
      Garnacho, who moved to Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in October 2020, said after he pulled out of the latest Argentina squad: “It is difficult to put into words how I feel at this moment.
      “I am disappointed to miss the opportunity to be with my teammates from the Argentine national team, in what would have been a great moment of pride for me and my family.” More

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      Fans realise why Newcastle star Kieran Trippier pretended to take penalty before Alexander Isak scored against Forest

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      NEWCASTLE fans are loving the reason Kieran Trippier pretended he was going to take their last minute spot kick against Nottingham Forest last night.With the match level at 1-1 going into stoppage time, the Toon were awarded a penalty for Moussa Niakhate’s handball.
      Kieran Trippier held the ball as if he was going to take the penalty spotCredit: Rex
      Alexander Isak then slotted it home insteadCredit: Getty
      Magpies captain Trippier initially grabbed the ball as if he would be the taker.
      Furious Forest stars tried to put the right-back off – his old Tottenham team-mate Serge Aurier delaying the kick by standing by the spot and Keylor Navas being booked.
      Trippier appeared unfazed by it all, grinning knowingly.
      And at the last moment the former Spurs man revealed why – handing the ball to ice cool team-mate Alexander Isak.
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      The Swede calmly slotted home from 12 yards, sealing an important three points for Eddie Howe’s men.
      Isak had already scored in the match, cancelling out Emmanuel Dennis’ chip with a shinned volley.
      Newcastle fans loved their team’s psychological tactic, with one writing: “Last week the pretend to time waste corner was amazing.
      “This week, Trippier pretending to be taking the penalty is SO clever. Like properly clever as a way to take the pressure away from Isak.
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      “Excellent coaching. Elite.”
      A second tweeted: “If that was intentional it was absolutely immense. Trippier just stands there taking all of the pathetic gamesmanship. Superb.”
      To which a third replied: “I think it was. You could see Trippier’s grin as it went on. He was trying not to laugh and give it away.”
      Another added: “They had me fooled haha. To the point where I actually tweeted saying that I don’t like Trips on penalties!”
      A further user posted: “Add ‘Kieran Trippier pretending to be about to take the penalty, before handing it to Isak last second’ to the list of classic #NUFC s***house moments this season, by the way.”
      Newcastle’s 2-1 win took them to within one point of fourth placed Tottenham going into Saturday’s fixtures – while still possessing a game in hand on the North Londoners.
      Trippier grins as Forest players try to put him offCredit: Sky Sports
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      Unai Emery receives royal seal of approval as Prince William meets Aston Villa boss and players at training this week

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      UNAI EMERY has revealed he received a royal seal of approval ahead of today’s game against Bournemouth.The Aston Villa boss was honoured when their most famous fan, Prince William, dropped by their Bodymoor Heath training ground this week.
      Prince William visited Aston Villa’s training ground earlier this weekCredit: AFP
      Much to Unai Emery’s delightCredit: Getty
      He spent time with Emery, his squad, and club CEO Christian Purslow before meeting Villa Women’s boss Carla Ward.
      Emery said: “It was very good of him to visit us and I appreciated it a lot.
      “His support for Villa is clear and we spoke about football in general, about Villa, and about my career as a player and as a coach.
      “We had a good time and are all very proud to have him as a supporter.”
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      When Emery replaced Steven Gerrard in late October, Villa were below Bournemouth in the table.
      They are now 11th and 11 points ahead of third-bottom Cherries after taking three points from a possible 39 under the Spaniard.
      Emery said: “Yes, of course the Prince likes what we are doing! And he was very kind towards me.”
      But Villa’s boss feels their striker Ollie Watkins was unlucky not to get an England call-up this week after bagging six goals in his last seven games.
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      He added: “He deserved it but it is very difficult to be in that squad.
      “He is disappointed but he is much closer than he was before.” More