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      Real Madrid ‘plot Erling Haaland transfer this summer’ – and move would be huge blow to Man Utd and Chelsea

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      REAL MADRID are plotting an ambitious bid for Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, according to reports.The reigning Prem champions won the race for Haaland last summer, but Madrid are growing in confidence that they can make his City stay a brief one.
      Erling Haaland has scored 27 goals in 25 games for Man CityCredit: Rex
      Madrid president Florentino Perez is trying to regenerate his side by targeting the globe’s top young talent – with Haaland’s former Borussia Dortmund pal Jude Bellingham also fitting the bill.
      According to the Independent, they see Haaland as the perfect replacement for 35-year-old Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema.
      The red-hot 22-year-old has scored 27 goals in 25 games for City and is happy at the Etihad.
      But Madrid know that he is unlikely to stay at any club for an extended spell, and reckon it’s at least worth a try to prise him away from Pep Guardiola’s side after just one season.
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      They had initially planned to wait until 2024 to make a swoop, but reckon that uncertainty surrounding City amid alleged financial breaches could help their cause.
      Another factor that could attract Haaland may be the possibility to link up with Bellingham again.
      The duo starred together at Dortmund, and would bolster a formidable young Madrid core already including the likes of Vinicius Jr, Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde – as well as incoming starlet Endrick.
      Should Bellingham decide to join Madrid, it would be a huge blow to other would-be suitors including Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and even City themselves.
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      The LaLiga champions were initially thought to be prioritising Kylian Mbappe over Haaland.
      But key figures at the club felt stung by Mbappe’s decision to pen a contract extension at PSG last year – causing them to turn their full attention to Haaland.
      Boss Carlo Ancelotti could leave Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season, and has been linked with the Brazil post.
      Haaland and Jude Bellingham previously starred for Dortmund togetherCredit: Alamy
      Carlo Ancelotti could leave Real Madrid at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ratings: Fabio Vieira impresses in Portugal return but Jakub Kiwior has a stinker on debut

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      ARSENAL were made to work hard in Portugal as they secured a nervy 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon.Goals from William Saliba and Granit Xhaka saw the Gunners secure a stalemate away from home on Thursday.
      Arsenal secured a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League tie with Sporting LisbonCredit: AP
      And there is all to play for in next week’s return leg at the Emirates.
      But who was Arsenal’s best player on the night?
      And did anyone have a game to forget?
      Here, SunSport’s Anthony Chapman delivers his Arsenal player ratings…
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      MATT TURNER – 5
      Always a risk bringing a second-choice goalie in for knockout football.
      Lacked the confidence of No1 Aaron Ramsdale.
      And he palmed ball straight into Paulinho for Sporting’s second goal.
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      BEN WHITE – 5
      Not his usual composed self after finding himself in and out of team in recent weeks.
      Passing was OK despite positioning being questionable.
      WILLIAM SALIBA – 7
      Proving himself to be Arsenal’s real leader at the back.
      Took his goal well but could not get a rise out of his defensive partner.
      JAKUB KIWIOR – 4
      Inexplicably ducked out of the way for Sporting’s equaliser.
      Optimistic fans who hailed him as the world’s best ball-playing defender may need a rethink.
      OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO – 6
      Looked to drift into central positions and was aggressive in the tackle.
      But often left his flank exposed for Sporting’s wide-men.
      Jakub Kiwior had a debut to forgetCredit: Getty
      FABIO VIEIRA – 8
      Finally getting a chance to show what he’s all about, bagging an assist on return to Portugal.
      Ace filled Martin Odegaard’s boots well and pulled strings throughout the game.
      JORGINHO – 5
      Was pressed hard by Sporting’s midfielders as he attempted to keep side ticking over.
      Tried to be adventurous with passing but struggled to keep pace with physical opponents.
      GRANIT XHAKA – 6
      Captain attempted to rouse teammates with tenacity.
      But could never get past second gear and was caught out several times.
      BUKAYO SAKA – 7
      Always a lively threat down the right and made himself constantly available for attacks.
      Didn’t appear to be weighed down by ongoing contract negotiations.
      Fabio Vieira enjoyed his return to PortugalCredit: Getty
      GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6
      Deployed in an unfamiliar role down the middle and never looked fully comfortable.
      Dropped deep to help out in midfield when needed, with work-rate still on point.
      REISS NELSON – 7
      Will go down as a cult hero after late winner against Bournemouth should Gunners win the title.
      And it was another impressive performance for ace as he plays his way to a new contract.
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      Takehiro Tomiyasu (for Zinchenko, 65′) – 6
      Picked up where teammate left off and kept things tight on the left.
      Gabriel Magalhaes (for Kiwior, 70′) – 6
      A marked improvement on the youngster, brought more stability through the middle.
      Emile Smith Rowe (for Nelson, 70′) – 6
      Still rusty after injury but good to get minutes on the field.
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      Thomas Partey (for Jorginho, 70′) – 6
      Needed the rest but introduction at some stage was necessary and did his usual reliable job. More

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      ‘This relationship isn’t working’ – Glamorous BBC and BT Sport presenter ‘breaks up’ with ‘toxic’ Tottenham

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      TV presenter Reshmin Chowdhury has announced she’s broken up with “toxic lover” Tottenham.Sympathy and advice poured in from fans when the glamorous BBC and BT Sport broadcaster decided “the relationship isn’t working” following Spurs’ Champions League exit.
      Reshmin Chowdhury gave Spurs another chance but reckons they let her down as the exited the Champions League with barely a fightCredit: Twitter
      Harry Kane and Co were booted out of Europe and then dumped by ReshminCredit: Alamy
      Rueful Reshmin untied the Tott after Antonio Conte’s men made little effort to impress her in Wednesday’s 0-0 home stalemate with AC Milan.
      Shakespeare would surely have argued: “Better to have loved and drawn than never to have loved at all.”
      But the result sent Harry Kane and Co crashing out at the last-16 stage 1-0 on aggregate.
      Londoner Reshmin, 45, even revealed she had briefly dumped Spurs over the weekend when they lost 1-0 in the Premier League at Wolves.
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      But early in Wednesday’s woeful display she posted optimistically from the stands: “Tottenham – the toxic lover I took a break from last Saturday.
      “I needed space. But he’s already pulled me back in. Can he keep me after tonight?”
      However, after seeing her hopes of being charmed back wither and die, she wrote: “Spurs and I are taking an extended break.
      “This relationship isn’t working. Nothing is working. At least your comments kept me entertained! Thank you and goodnight.”
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      One fed-up fan responded: “I think I’ll join you too. Spurs are hazardous to your health.”
      Another added: “I’ve had to go for a drink on my own to calm down. I know we don’t win stuff but not giving it a go is unacceptable in my book.”
      A third moaned: “It’s so depressing watching us at the moment.”
      But a few supporters reckon Reshmin still has the hots for the Totts.
      One wrote: “Extended break…until the weekend?”
      And if she does keep a fire burning for Tottenham, some supporters suggested she should look on the bright side.
      One fan said: “Try supporting a team that is not 4th or in the Champions League. It’s not the end of the world. There’s still football on a weekend/Monday.”
      But if Reshmin does try to go cold turkey, another supporter had a helpful tip.
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      They suggested: “If there’s ever a Spurs game on TV find a movie that’s 90-95 minutes. My go-to will be American Pie, more entertaining and will have a better time.”
      Antonio Conte’s men slumped out of Europe with a drab draw vs AC MilanCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd scout Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal replacement Goncalo Ramos but face mammoth transfer fee

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly targeting Goncalo Ramos for a summer transfer.But the Red Devils will need to stump up a British record to trigger his release clause.
      Goncalo Ramos is a transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Ramos, 21, has shone for Benfica since breaking through as a first-team regular last season.
      And his heroic exploits at the World Cup showed he can be the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo’s throne for Portugal.
      Now United want him to be Ronaldo’s successor at Old Trafford, too, after sending scouts to watch him in action.
      As reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Erik ten Hag is desperate to add a striker to his squad and has identified Ramos as a potential option.
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      However, United face plenty of competition for his signature with some of Europe’s top clubs on the hunt for a new centre-forward.
      And Romano insists Benfica are determined to do everything they can to hold on to the academy graduate – including with a mammoth release clause in his contract.
      The journalist said on his YouTube channel: “Many European clubs are interested in Goncalo Ramos.
      “PSG director Luis Campos wanted the player a year ago, last summer but it was not possible to negotiate with Benfica because they did not want to sell.
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      “Also Manchester United scouts have been following the player for a really long time.
      “They really appreciate Goncalo Ramos. He’s one of many players they are tracking.
      “But it’s important to say the Benfica position.
      “Benfica love the player, they want to keep him, the manager Roger Schmidt has said publicly he loves him not just for the goals but also his attitude, hard work and defensive work with the team.
      “This is why it will be really difficult to sign Goncalo Ramos but there is a release clause, the release clause will be buried in the summer 100 per cent and it is €120million [£106m].”
      That £106m fee would match the fee Chelsea paid Benfica for Enzo Fernandez in January – a new British transfer record.
      Ramos has 37 goals in 93 senior games for his club – with a whopping 23 in 34 this term to help fire Benfica clear at the top of the Primeira Liga and into the Champions League quarter-finals.
      For Portugal, he has four goals in five caps – including a phenomenal hat-trick against Switzerland in the World Cup last-16 6-1 win.
      As revealed by SunSport, though, United have already made contact with Harry Kane over a blockbuster summer transfer while Napoli ace Victor Osimhen is also on their wishlist.
      Ramos looks to be the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo for PortugalCredit: AP More

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      Callum Hudson-Odoi’s Chelsea career ‘is OVER’ with winger set to be in limbo after Bayer Leverkusen loan transfer

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      CALLUM HUDSON-ODOI’S Chelsea is career is reportedly at an end.And there’s no future for him at loan side Bayer Leverkusen either.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi is set to be sold by Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
      Sky Sports Germany claims Hudson-Odoi faces a “bleak future” after failing to make an impression in the Bundesliga.
      Despite initially looking like a bright prospect, the winger has fallen out of Xabi Alonso’s plans.
      He has just one strike in all competitions for Leverkusen.
      And club chiefs have no intention of making Hudson-Odoi’s stay permanent come the summer.
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      It means the forward will return to Stamford Bridge where he faces huge competition for a place.
      But it’s reckoned Hudson-Odoi, linked with Arsenal, is out of Graham Potter’s plans too.
      There are numerous stars competing for attacking places at Chelsea.
      And there could be even more joining this summer alongside RB Leizpig’s Christopher Nkunku.
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      Hudson-Odoi’s Blues deal expires in 2024.
      And Todd Boehly is reportedly planning to cash in as soon as possible.
      It will bring a swift end to Hudson-Odoi’s Chelsea career, having burst onto the scene in the 2017/18 season.
      The three-time England international became a regular starter a year later under Maurizio Sarri.
      And Chelsea were forced to hand him a lucrative contract to ward off interest from Bayern Munich.
      But despite playing 72 times in total for Chelsea, Hudson-Odoi has ended up with just four league goals.
      And with Potter looking to reinvigorate his attack, Hudson-Odoi is no longer needed. More

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      Man Utd star Antony’s £337,000 Lamborghini Aventador taken away in back of recovery truck

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      ANTONY’S Lamborghini Aventador has been taken away in the back of a recovery truck.The Manchester United star’s smart £337,000 motor was driven off in the back of an RNW Towing truck from outside his Cheshire pad this afternoon.
      Antony’s Lamborghini Aventador was seen being taken awayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The £337,000 motor was driven off in the back of a vanCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The Brazilian often drives the motor into trainingCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Antony, 23, can regularly be seen driving in and out of training at Carrington in the striking sports car.
      But he is currently without it and may have to make other arrangements.
      The Brazilian has also been seen driving a BMW X6 since arriving in Manchester.
      But he suffered a scare while at its wheel on New Year’s Eve.
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      The winger was left shaken after crashing his BMW sports car on the M56.
      Antony passed a subsequent breathalyser test, but was left out of United’s next matchday squad by Erik ten Hag in order to recover from his frightening ordeal.
      The £85.5million star could be in action this evening as Man United take on Real Betis in the Europa League.
      He was heavily criticised for his last performance, during the humiliating 7-0 defeat at Liverpool.
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      Antony’s car was taken away from outside his Cheshire padCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The car was taken on Thursday afternoonCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Pundit Micah Richards tore into Antony’s display while appearing on Match of the Day 2.
      He said: “We all know how good [Andy] Robertson and Trent [Alexander-Arnold] are. You would think that someone would try and get closer to Robertson.
      “If you look at Antony’s position – he doesn’t track him… Antony needs to come into that position and he just doesn’t do it.
      “I was confused with what he was doing. I don’t know if it was him just being lazy for his team or the mananger had told him to stay up there and try and have an effect on the counter-attack?
      “Either way, it kept happening and happening throughout the game. If I’m a right back like Dalot [Diogo], I’m screaming ‘come and help me’ – as soon as they [Man United] lose the ball, he [Antony] just walks.
      “We’re talking about one of the biggest games for Man United this season.”
      Antony drove pundits mad last SundayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      The 23-year-old was last in action as Man United lost 7-0 at LiverpoolCredit: Rex More

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      Man Utd fans say Weghorst is ‘trying to win us back’ with controversial Instagram post after touching Anfield sign

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans reckon Wout Weghorst is desperately trying to win them back with his controversial Instagram post.The on-loan striker, 30, infuriated his new fanbase over the weekend when he tapped the famous ‘This Is Anfield’ sign in the tunnel before the 7-0 thrashing by Liverpool.
      Wout Weghorst was accused of trying to win back the Manchester United fansCredit: Getty
      Weghorst used footage of an anti-Glazer protest in his Instagram videoCredit: Instagram
      And he made it worse with his baffling excuse that he was trying to stop Dutch team-mate Virgil van Dijk from touching the poster.
      However, Weghorst took to Instagram this afternoon ahead of the Europa League last-16 first leg with Real Betis – and regained some popularity.
      In the pre-match video posted on his story, there is a clip outside Old Trafford, with hundreds of fans gathered and many holding red flares.
      But it is alleged the footage used is from an anti-Glazer protest at the stadium, with plenty displaying placards and homemade signs.
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      It did not take long for United fans to take to social media and suggest Weghorst was using cheeky tactics to woo them back after his Anfield blunder.
      One said: “He really is working overtime to win the fanbase back.”
      Another wrote: “Trying to win us back.”
      A third added: “Weghorst posting videos from the Glazers out protest to redeem himself then.”
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      And a final user commented: “I love that – although I know it’s a tactic from his PR team after his recent antics at Anfield. Love it nonetheless lol.”
      The Glazers remain deeply unpopular with the majority of the United supporters.
      And hopes of seeing the back of the American family could be dashed with the owners considering a U-turn over the sale of the club.
      As for Weghorst, he claimed the first piece of silverware of his career with the Carabao Cup at Wembley.
      However, he has managed just one solitary goal in his 14 appearances since terminating his loan at Besiktas to join from Burnley.
      The striker infuriated the Red Devils fans by touching the ‘This Is Anfield’ signCredit: BBC More

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      Roberto Firmino ‘has SIX major offers from European clubs’ as Liverpool legend prepares for summer exit

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      ROBERTO FIRMINO already has “six major offers” from top European clubs – just a week after his summer exit from Liverpool was announced.That’s the claim as the Brazil attacker, 31, eyes a lucrative free transfer.
      Sub Roberto Firmino celebrates netting the seventh goal against fierce rivals Man Utd and is in huge demand for when he departs in the summerCredit: EPA
      Firmino came off the bench to round off Sunday’s 7-0 Anfield annihilation of Manchester United.
      But his contract is up at the end of the season, having won the Champions League, Prem and FA Cup since joining Liverpool in 2015.
      And it’s understood there is very little chance of Firmino deciding to return to his home country at this stage.
      Journalist Jorge Nicola believes half a dozen teams have quickly jumped into the race to sign him.
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      He predicted “a big club from an important league” will sign Firmino.
      But Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits he’ll be saddened if the crowd favourite departs.
      And Firmino’s club and country team-mate Fabinho would prefer the  £29million buy from Hoffenheim to stay at Anfield “forever”.
      After the destruction of United, midfielder Fabinho said: “It’s great to have him as a teammate. He’s a guy that everyone likes.
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      “It was really cool that he scored, that he celebrated in that way. Everyone on the bench, on the field, celebrated with him, because he is a guy that everyone likes.
      “So he’s a guy who for me should stay at Liverpool forever, who was very important since my arrival. 
      “I don’t want to talk too much about the future, let’s enjoy these last few months that we have of him here.
      “I don’t know if the situation can still change, but we joke with him a little.” More