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    Arsenal offered Benjamin Sesko transfer with RB Leipzig desperate to sell £85million striker next week

    RB LEIPZIG would love to sell star player Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal NEXT WEEK.The Bundesliga club have told the Slovenian forward, 21, they are looking for a quick sale so they can start spending the cash at the start of the transfer window.RB Leipzig would love to sell Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal next weekBut Arsenal may prioritise signing Sporting Lisbon star Viktor GyokeresBut the situation is complicated because Arsenal are looking at both Sesko and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.And they are extremely unlikely to sign both as they also need to strengthen elsewhere.Arsenal could even prioritise trying to sign in-demand £70million rated Gyokeres, meaning Mikel Arteta’s search for a new striker could turn into a saga and Sesko might have to wait.Gunners boss Arteta wanted to sign Sesko both last summer and in January. Read More on ArsenalLeipzig know the north London club remain interested but there have been no further talks.But they told Sesko in talks this week that he can leave as soon as possible.The German club are hoping for £85m, although they are likely to get nearer £60m.Sesko was due to play for the club in a friendly against Santos on Wednesday but was ruled out with a knee injury.Most read in FootballThe centre-forward enjoyed an impressive season with Leipzig as he amassed 21 goals and six assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesThe Slovenian also counts 16 goals in 41 caps with his national team.Martin Zubimendi, meanwhile, will complete his Arsenal medical in the next few days ahead of a £51m switch from Real Sociedad.Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by ‘the Man Utd that everyone laughs at’ More

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    Harry Maguire says ‘a lot of players’ are leaving Man Utd in transfer firesale with Bruno Fernandes ‘considering’ exit

    HARRY MAGUIRE admits he expects a lot of players to leave Manchester United this summer.The Red Devils are set for yet another rebuild after finishing 15th in the Premier League.Harry Maguire expects plenty of players to leave Old Trafford this summerCredit: GettyBruno Fernandes is subject to a £100million bid from Al-HilalCredit: GettyOutcasts like Jadon Sancho are expected to leaveCredit: GettyRuben Amorim is expected to stay on as manager but he will likely oversee multiple departures when the transfer window reopens.Maguire revealed there will be several comings and goings at Old Trafford, emphasising the importance of getting recruitment right.He said to press at a commercial event in Mumbai: “We will make a lot of changes in the summer at the club.”There will be a lot of players who leave and hopefully a lot of players will come in.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”And that’s down to the club to make sure they get that right and it’s down to us players to make sure that we are the ones that are involved.”Maguire deputised for captain Bruno Fernandes in the post-season friendly defeat to ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur.And it is a job he could take on full-time with Fernandes subject to a transfer bid from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.His agent reportedly held “productive talks” over the move, which could see United receive £100million for their talisman.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordUnited are also seeking to cash in on Alejandro Garnacho, who is understood to have been informed he can leave along with Andre Onana and Luke Shaw.While buyers are being found for outcasts like Jadon Sancho, Antony and Marcus Rashford, who all departed Old Trafford on loan in January.Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing when asked about Man Utd star’s future More

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    Bruno Fernandes’ agent ‘holds productive Al-Hilal talks in Saudi Arabia over stunning £100m transfer from Man Utd’

    BRUNO FERNANDES’ agent has held “productive” talks with Al-Hilal, according to reports.The Saudi side are pushing hard to seal a £100million deal for the Manchester United captain in the coming days.Al-Hilal are pushing to sign Man Utd skipper Bruno FernandesCredit: PAFernandes, 30, has been on the Red Devils’ post-season tour in Malaysia.According to the Mail, his agent Miguel Pinho, meanwhile, jetted to Saudi Arabia to meet with Al-Hilal chiefs.Club president Fahad bin Nafel is said to have engaged in positive talks with Pinho at the Four Seasons hotel in Riyadh – with Al-Hilal proposing a tax-free £700,000 a week three-year deal worth £200m including bonuses.Al-Hilal are set to participate in the expanded Club World Cup next month and want to recruit a new superstar in time to feature.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSLast year’s Saudi champions told Fernandes’ camp on Monday that they wanted a response within 72 hours.The Portuguese midfielder is yet to give them a concrete decision.Man Utd’s stance is said to be that they’d like to keep their skipper.Fernandes’ future could be settled later this week.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollowing United’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham, Fernandes offered to quit the Red Devils.The former Sporting CP star said: “I have always been honest. I’ve always said I will be here until the club says to me that it’s time to go.Bruno Fernandes matches Cristiano Ronaldo record as he wins Man Utd award – but admits he DOESN’T want it”I’m eager to do more, to be able to bring the club the great days.”In the day that the club thinks that I’m too much or it’s time to part ways, football is like this, you never know it. But I’ve always said it and I keep my word in the same way.”If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in or whatever, it’s what it is, and football sometimes is like this.”Boss Ruben Amorim, 40, said earlier this week: “He’s really important for us and really important for what we want to build with this team.” More

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    Aston Villa set to sign Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond, 18, on free transfer

    ASTON VILLA are set to sign young Feyenoord striker Zepiqueno Redmond on a free transfer.With Unai Emery hopeful the 18-year-old Dutch youth international will become as successful as Jhon Duran – the last teenage striker he signed.Zepiqueno Redmond has enjoyed a breakthrough season at FeyenoordCredit: GettyDuran cost Villa £14.5million when Emery signed him from Chicago Fire in January, 2023.And Villa made a cool £50million profit when they sold him to Saudi giants Al-Nassr two years later.Redmond’s contract with Feyenoord expires at the end of June and Villa have beaten off interest from several clubs in the Premier League and across Europe.But the kid who can play as a striker or on the wing is poised to join Villa on a four-year deal.READ MORE TRANSFER NEWSEmery has been looking to add a young forward to Villa’s ranks since Duran was sold in January.Redmond has made nine senior appearances for Feyenoord and made his first team debut in November during a 4-1 win over Almere City in the Eredivisie.He went on to feature in the club’s next two league matches and scored both of his side’s goals in a 2-1 victory over MVV Maastricht in the KNVB Cup on December 17.Two months later, he made his Champions League debut, starting in a league phase clash against AC Milan at the San Siro, which ended in a 1-1 draw.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJhon Duran left Villa for Al-Nassr in JanuaryCredit: ReutersHe also featured in the round of 16 second leg against Inter, coming on for the final 15 minutes in Milan.Redmond has played for the Netherlands at Under-16, Under-17 and has been a regular for the Under-19s over the past year.Aston Villa confirm Jhon Duran’s £64million transfer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr with blunt 58-word statement More

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    Chelsea ‘ask £350,000-a-week Man Utd loanee Jadon Sancho to sign new contract before completing £25m transfer’

    CHELSEA have asked Jadon Sancho to agree to a new contract before completing a £25million transfer, according to reports.The England international, 25, spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Stamford Bridge from Old Trafford.Chelsea want to sign Jadon Sancho but only if he agrees to a pay cutCredit: GettyChelsea have a £25m obligation to buy Sancho in the summer transfer window – four years after United paid £73m for him in 2021. However, they do have a £5m penalty clause to break out of the deal and escape the obligation. Now Sky Sports News are reporting that the Blues are in negotiations with the winger’s representatives over his future.Chelsea most likely want Sancho to stay in West London.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSHowever, Sky claim they will only sign him if he agrees to fit into the wage structure at the club.Sancho apparently earns a whopping £350,000 per week at United, where he has one year left on his current deal. But part of the Todd Boehly regime is signing players on relatively low wages. Star-man Cole Palmer is on £130,000 per week.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Robert Sanchez, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia are all on £65,000 per week or less. Sancho has battled with the likes of Madueke and Pedro Neto for a starting spot on the wing under Enzo Maresca.Jadon Sancho throws corner flag during Chelsea’s celebration at Tottenham He managed five goals and ten assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for the Blues. His three Premier League goals came against Southampton, Tottenham and Ipswich – who finished 20th, 17th and 19th respectively. However, he did score the killer goal in the Conference League final, coming off the bench to curl home to make it 3-1 and put the game to bed against Real Betis – before celebrating with a blue phone. Should Sancho refuse the pay cut and a deal with Chelsea collapse, he could have other transfer options should United try and get rid – with the whole Red Devils squad up for sale.Bayer Leverkusen could be tempted on a swoop as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz.And Borussia Dortmund may re-sign the winger to bolster their attack. More

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    Liverpool in race against time to complete £126m Florian Wirtz transfer as Bayer Levekusen double-deal targeted

    LIVERPOOL are in a race against time to seal the £126million record signing of Florian Wirtz before he joins up with Germany.Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz is due to report for international duty tomorrow ahead of the Nations League semi-final with Portugal next Wednesday.Liverpool are pushing to complete a deal for Florian WirtzCredit: GettyThe attacking midfielder wants a deal agreed before he heads off.But the Germans will not go below their £126m valuation, a British record deal from a foreign club.Leverkusen turned down Liverpool’s opening bid of £86m plus add-ons earlier this week.They want £20m more up front, plus clauses to take it up to £126m.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWirtz, 22, is thought to have agreed personal terms on a five-year  deal.Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong flew to the UK on Tuesday for a medical ahead of his own £29.6m move to Anfield.Frimpong has emerged as the chosen man to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield.The boyhood Red played his last game for the club on Sunday ahead of his exit.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid in a free transfer, with Los Blancos hoping to finalise the deal before the Club World Cup.The full-back will join former Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso at the Santiago Bernabeu.Frimpong jets into UK with Leverkusen star to complete £30m Liverpool moveAlonso was appointed as the new Real Madrid boss last week.He signed a three-year deal upon his arrival and will officially take control on June 1.Real Madrid face Al-Hilal in their first Club World Cup match next month. More

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    Crystal Palace in talks to complete Atletico Madrid star transfer with Ben Chilwell set for Chelsea return

    CRYSTAL PALACE are in talks to sign defender Reinildo Mandava.The Atletico Madrid left-back will be a free agent this summer and is being eyed by Premier League clubs.Reinildo Mandava is in talks over a move to Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyBen Chilwell is unlikely to stay at Selhurst ParkCredit: PAPalace want the Mozambique star as competition for Tyrick Mitchell.Ben Chilwell joined on loan from Chelsea in January but is not expected to stay. Yet Everton and Fulham are also fans of Reinildo.The 31-year-old, previously linked to Barcelona and Manchester United, joined Atletico from Lille in 2022.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe has since played 102 times for the club, scoring once and assisting two goals.Reinildo started ten LaLiga and three Champions League matches this season.Palace boss Oliver Glasner wants to wrap up transfer business quickly  having moaned about the time it took to do deals last year.And it is set to be a busy summer at Selhurst Park with them keen to bolster their squad ahead of their first ever Europa League campaign.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut Palace risk losing key players like Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze.Guehi’s contract expires in a year’s time and Newcastle could reignite their interest after seeing a £70million bid rejected last summer.How Crystal Palace outsmarted Man City in FA Cup finalAs for Eze, he is believed to have a release clause of around £65m and reports have linked him with the likes of Aston Villa and Man Utd. More

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    Horror stat reveals Man Utd transfer target Matheus Cunha spent more time WALKING than any other Premier League player

    MANCHESTER UNITED target Matheus Cunha spent more time walking than any other player in the Premier League this season.The 26-year-old is on the verge of completing a move to Old Trafford.Matheus Cunha has spent more time walking than any other Prem player this seasonCredit: GettyUnited agreed terms for a deal on Tuesday after initially being knocked back by Wolves.Club officials first proposed the idea of paying Cunha’s £62.5million release clause over a five-year period, but Wolves made it clear that they wanted the full amount by the end of the 2026-27 season.Following additional discussions, a deal was eventually struck and the Red Devils were given permission to speak to Cunha himself.Personal terms are not expected to be an issue, with the Brazilian understood to be keen on the switch.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut one perhaps concerning stat has emerged about his Premier League campaign.Cunha spent more time walking than any other player in the league this term.Overall, he spent 77.1 per cent of his time on the pitch walking.Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is next having walked for 76.6 per cent of his game-time.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordNottingham Forest centre-back Murillo is third on the list with 74.3 per cent, with Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa having recorded 74.2 per cent.Forest full-back Ola Aina completes the list with 73.8 per cent.Matheus Cunha gifts Wolves team-mates Joao Gomes and Andre a Rolex ahead of Man Utd transferMan Utd head coach Ruben Amorim regularly demands a high work-rate from his players, so it is unlikely he will accept walking on the pitch – especially from a winger.Amorim remained tight-lipped about the club’s move for Cunha.Following United’s 1-0 loss to ASEAN All-Stars in Malaysia on Wednesday, he said: “You have to wait for that.”I won’t confirm anything. I have no news. We will see. There will be some changes.” More