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    Chelsea have second Jamie Gittens bid REJECTED and face race against time to sign wonderkid as Mike Maignan deal OFF

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    Brentford release 18 players including Man City legend’s son as uncertainty surrounds Thomas Frank’s future

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    Crystal Palace release TWENTY players including star man Ebere Eze’s brother as they anxiously await European fate

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    Arsenal move for Benjamin Sesko ‘hijacked by Saudi big-spenders Al-Hilal and they want deal to happen TODAY’

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    Ange Postecoglou shows true colours with touching private message to Tottenham star after being brutally sacked

    ANGE POSTECOGLOU sent a heartwarming text message to Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma.The Aussie boss was sacked on Friday – just 16 days after leading Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years as they beat Manchester United in the Europa League final.Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham on FridaySpurs midfielder Yves Bissouma has revealed his private WhatsApp exchange with PostecoglouHowever, a woeful Premier League campaign which saw the club finish 17th and record 22 losses meant his position was ultimately untenable.Many of the Tottenham squad – including captain Son Heung-min and James Maddison – were quick to post emotional messages of gratitude to Postecoglou.And Bissouma has now revealed his own WhatsApp exchange with his former manager on Snapchat.The conversation begins with Postecoglou writing: “Hi Biss. Sorry I missed your call. I am very proud of you. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”It was an honour to share a dressing room with you and appreciate how much you believed in what we were trying to achieve. “I wish you only the best for the future. I will always be following. Much love from my family to yours.’Bissouma replied just over an hour later with: “Thank you gaffer and thank you really much for everything on and off the pitch I’ll always be grateful. “The way you believed me and trusted me was incredible. I’m gonna miss you but it’s football life. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”Got a lot to be said but I think you know what I’m thinking about you already so I’m just wishing you all the best for the future and may God protect you and your family. #bigboss love.”The exchange ended with the 59-year-old responding: “Always by your side Biss 🙏.”BBC star shares shock theory as to why Tottenham waited exactly 16 days after Europa League win to sack Ange PostecoglouBissouma and Postecoglou celebrating winning the Europa LeagueBissouma was one of the best players on the pitch during Spurs’ Europa League final win 16 days before Postecoglou was axed, and has the former Celtic boss saved as ‘Big Ange’ in his phone.The heartfelt farewell exchange indicates how popular Postecoglou was with his players who are reportedly furious with the decision to sack him.SunSport exclusively revealed that Brentford manager Thomas Frank has agreed to replace Postecoglou.Spurs will have to pay a hefty compensation fee for the Dane, and are also interested in taking Bryan Mbeumo with him.Frank is set to be Bissouma’s third manager since he joined Antonio Conte’s Spurs from Brighton in June 2022. More

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    Chelsea target Mike Maignan ‘tells AC Milan in no uncertain terms he wants £12.5m Blues transfer before Club World Cup’

    MIKE MAIGNAN has told AC Milan in ‘no uncertain terms’ he wants to complete his transfer to Chelsea in time for the Club World Cup, according to reports. Enzo Maresca is prioritising bringing in a new goalkeeper as soon as possible.Chelsea want to sign AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike MaignanCredit: GettyHis patience has run thin with current stoppers Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, while Kepa Arrizabalaga looks set to join Arsenal for £5million.And with Chelsea’s Club World Cup campaign beginning on Monday, there is an urgency to get the deal done quickly.Now Ben Jacobs reports Maignan, 29, is keen to complete the move to West London.And he has made his feelings very clear to his current employers so he can play at the Club World Cup. READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSWATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZNThe report claims the ex-PSG man ‘made it clear in no uncertain terms’ that he will not extend his Milan contract which expires in a year’s time. So Maignan is pushing for an immediate exit to complete the switch and link up with his new team-mates.All transfers must be completed by June 10 to take effect for the club tournament in the United States. Talks are ongoing between Chelsea and AC Milan, with personal terms already agreed with the player.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut the sticking point could be the transfer fee.The Stamford Bridge side are willing to pay around £13m for Maignan – but the Italians want more than that, possibly £15m. From embarrassing Chelsea pal to interview with dad – Five times Cole Palmer stole show AFTER Conference League finalsThe Frenchman has 32 international caps to his name and is regarded by many as one of the best keepers in the world.He has been in the Serie A Team of the Year twice in four seasons and he won the title with Milan in 2022 after keeping 17 clean sheets.Chelsea are among the biggest clubs at the reformatted 32-team Club World Cup, alongside Manchester City, Real Madrid, Inter Milan, PSG and Bayern Munich. Maresca’s men kick off their Group D campaign against Los Angeles FC on Monday – followed by Flamengo (June 20) and Esperance (June 25).Watch EVERY match of the Club World Cup 2025 live on DAZN More

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    Man City ANNOUNCE £31m Rayan Ait-Nouri transfer with Pep Guardiola aiming to have new-look squad for Club World Cup

    MANCHESTER CITY have announced the £31million signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolves.The 24-year-old left-back joins on a five-year deal until 2030, after impressing at Molineux this season.Manchester City have announced the signing of Rayan Ait-Nouri from WolvesCity were eager for Ait-Nouri’s move to be finalised before Tuesday’s 7pm transfer deadline which will allow him to play in the Club World Cup in the USA this weekend. His deal is worth an initial £31million, rising to a potential £36.3million.SunSport understands that City also want AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and Lyon star Rayan Cherki on plane to the US later this week. Ait-Nouri initially joined Wolves on loan from French side Angers in 2020, before signing permanently in 2021.READ MORE MAN CITY NEWSThe 17-capped Algeria international has scored 12 goals and registered 19 assists in 157 appearances for the Old Gold.Angers will be due around £9.7m after they negotiated a 50 per cent sell-on clause. Ait-Nouri was so important to Wolves this season, starting 37 of their 38 Premier League matches, while scoring four goals and providing seven assists.Three days after celebrating his 24th birthday, Ait-Nouri said: “I am incredibly happy and honoured to have joined Manchester City. Most read in FootballRayan Cherki is set to join City this weekCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”City are one of the biggest clubs in the world and the chance to play for the club is a dream come true.“I am also so excited about working with and learning from Pep and his coaching team and getting to train and play alongside such a world class group of players. Sports DESK EP15_9_16 _V4″Joining City is also a very proud moment for my family too. Now I can’t wait to get started and to play in front of our supporters.”City Director of Football Hugo Viana added: “Rayan is a player that as a club we have been following closely for quite some time and we are delighted he has joined us.“He already has extensive Premier League experience and has also demonstrated his quality at international level with Algeria.“We feel sure that he will be an excellent addition to our squad and that working alongside Pep and his coaching staff will help develop his game even further.”Wolves have now lost two of their best players to Manchester clubs, after striker Matheus Cunha joined Man Utd for £62.5million last week.Old Trafford chiefs actually looked into a move for Ait-Nouri during the last two windows, before signing Patrick Dorgu in January. More

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    Man Utd ‘make first Viktor Gyokeres approach as Ruben Amorim looks to beat Arsenal to huge £60m transfer’

    MANCHESTER UNITED have made an initial approach for Viktor Gyokeres, according to reports.The striker scored 66 goals for Ruben Amorim when the pair worked together at Sporting. Manchester United have approached Sporting over Viktor GyokeresCredit: GettyRuben Amorim is desperate to be reunited with the striker at Old TraffordCredit: PAIn total, he boasts a staggering record of 97 goals in 102 appearances for the Portuguese giants. Gyokeres, 27, has an £84million release clause in his contract at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.However, Sky Sports News report United contacted Sporting to enquire about the Swedish international. But as revealed by SunSport, it is understood Gyokeres had a gentlemen’s agreement with Sporting that he can leave for around £58-60m.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSAnd Amorim is desperate to be reunited with the striker – with his current No9s Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee struggling for goals.United cannot offer any European football next season – let alone Champions League football.But Amorim will hope his personal connection can entice Gyokeres, who is also wanted by Arsenal. Amorim has already completed his £62.5m transfer from Wolves.Most read in FootballAnd the Red Devils also remain keen on landing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.However, that deal has hit complications with Tottenham set to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More