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    Bruno Guimaraes set to snub Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool transfers to become Newcastle’s highest-paid star ever

    NEWCASTLE have offered Bruno Guimaraes a bumper £200,000-a-week pay deal to ward off interest from Liverpool, Real Madrid and Barcelona.SunSport understands the Brazil ace is close to signing a new long-term contract at St James’ Park.
    Newcastle have offered Bruno Guimaraes a huge pay riseCredit: Alamy
    Bruno has become a massive fan favourite at Newcastle alreadyCredit: Reuters
    And he is ready to snub big moves to stay putCredit: Getty
    Bruno, 25, is already Newcastle’s highest earner on £120,000-a-week but will be handed improved terms on his current deal, which expires in 2026, ahead of next season’s Champions League campaign.
    Talks are well advanced to make his the Magpies’ best-paid player ever and the club are not concerned over recent links with some of Europe’s giants.
    Liverpool cannot offer Bruno Champions League football while Barcelona remain dogged by financial problems.
    Signed last January for £42million from Lyon, midfielder Guimaraes is well on his way to hero status following a stellar first full year on Tyneside.
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    The Samba star admitted he held talks with Real Madrid last summer but has repeatedly stated that he wants to stay at Newcastle.
    He said: “Real Madrid is the best team in the world. It is nice but it was just a conversation. It was nothing.
    “I feel at home here. It’s the best thing that has happened in my life.
    “I am living my dream here and hope to be a legend.”
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    Mags boss Eddie Howe was tight-lipped over Bruno’s fresh terms when quizzed last week.
    But he said: “The club is very keen to protect their assets and be ahead of the curve in terms of contract length and making sure we’re in a strong position.
    “But also recognising players who have done well and rewarding them for their performances.”
    SunSport revealed on Wednesday that Portuguese forward Joao Felix has been offered to Newcastle after being bombed out by Chelsea following his sixth-moan loan deal.
    He is surplus to requirements at parent club Atletico Madrid, who are now trying to get him off their books.
    Felix, 23, has also been touted to go to Paris Saint-Germain but wants to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football.
    Atletico are ready to strike another loan deal but want a modest fee plus the player’s wages of around £200k a week covered, which would be a sticking point for Toon boss Eddie Howe.
    The Blues paid Felix’s wages in full after signing him on loan in January for a fee of £9.7million. More

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    Real Madrid star Marco Asensio closing in on shock transfer to ambitious Premier League club

    MARCO ASENSIO is closing in on a shock move to Aston Villa according to reports.Asensio is out of contract at the end of the season and hasn’t put pen to paper on a new deal with Real Madrid.
    Asensio is expected to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer this summerCredit: Rex
    The 27 year old joined the Spanish giants from Mallorca in 2014 and has made 190 appearances, scoring 37 goals.
    The Spanish international has been frustrated at a lack of playing time under Carlo Ancelotti and doesn’t expect that to change if he puts pen to paper on fresh terms.
    He has been linked with a move to PSG, while both Arsenal and AC Milan hold interest in the player.
    However, according to Marca, Asensio could be playing under Unai Emery at Aston Villa next season.
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    The report states that Emery wants to have Asensio as part of his project next season and has taken steps to try and convince him to join.
    Villa would be an interesting move for Asensio with the club having qualified for the Conference League next season and seemingly on the up under Emery.
    Marca adds that the attacker has yet to make a final decision on his future and will continue to study all the proposals he receives.
    Asensio has only started 15 La Liga matches this season, but has provided an impressive 15 goal contributions in 30 league appearances.
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    The Spaniard will want to play regularly next season with Euro 2024 next summer.
    He recently lost his place in the Spain squad for the qualifiers against Scotland and Norway in March.
    He will likely say his goodbyes to Madrid fans this weekend when Los Blancos conclude their campaign against Athletic Bilbao at The Bernabeu. More

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    Jude Bellingham to complete £130m Real Madrid transfer this week or next as he informs Dortmund chiefs he wants to leave

    JUDE BELLINGHAM is on the verge of moving from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid — although both clubs are still haggling over the final fee.His German side are holding out for £130million and the England midfielder looks certain to land his massive move this week or next.
    Jude Bellingham is closing in on a £130m move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
    The deal would include £105m up front with £25m in add-ons and is a huge increase on the £30m Dortmund paid Birmingham three years ago.
    Bellingham’s father Mark has been involved in the negotiations with Real Madrid, who first made contact two years ago.
    The 19-year-old has favoured a move to Spain rather than Manchester City or even Liverpool, who withdrew because they could not afford him.
    Bellingham’s contract could be six years long.
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    Dortmund failed to win the title on the final day and Bellingham was ruled out with a knee injury, which makes him a doubt for England.
    Bellingham did NOT say goodbye to the fans on the pitch after the game but was the last player to leave on Saturday evening and said farewell to the club’s security staff.
    Marca claims on Monday morning he then held talks with Dortmund chiefs informing them he wants to leave.
    The Germans gave Bellingham their blessing, but are adamant they will get the right price for their star man from Real Madrid.
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    Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been hoping to land Bellingham for a basic fee of £85m but Dortmund insist that is not enough.
    Bellingham was named as the Bundesliga player of the season yesterday after scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 31 league appearances.
    He said: “My team-mates and coaches have helped me to develop.
    “I came to the club as a talented lad but I have added elements to my game that have taken it to the next level and that’s down to them.” More

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    Jude Bellingham hands out farewell gifts at Dortmund training ground ahead of stunning Real Madrid transfer

    JUDE BELLINGHAM has been saying his final goodbyes at Borussia Dortmund ahead of his reported summer transfer to Real Madrid.The England international could only watch on as his team-mates missed out on the Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich as he was an unused substitute as he comes off the back of a knee injury.
    Jude Bellingham has reportedly been saying his farewells at Borussia DortmundCredit: TWITTER
    Gifting a pair of signed boots to one staff memberCredit: TWITTER
    But that did not stop him from wanting to leave the club in a positive manner.
    According to Ruhr Nachrichten BVB, the midfielder went around the Dortmund training ground to say his farewells.
    Bellingham, 19, also handed gifts out to the staff while having his last conversations with them as a Dortmund player.
    The report also suggests that he spoke with managing director Hans-Joachim Watzke before leaving.
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    Among these gifts was a reported pair of boots which were given to one staff member with the message “thank you” written on them.
    On Saturday, Bayern Munich made it 11 Bundesliga crowns in a row on goal difference after Dortmund were held 2-2 at home by Mainz.
    In the aftermath, Bellingham shoved a camera out of the way as he was visibly emotional after the disappointment.
    And as Bellingham went on the pitch to thank fans afterwards, some interpreted his forlorn wave as a sign of his imminent parting.
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    According to Bild, his personal terms at Madrid have already been agreed.
    Under the contract, the Englishman will stay with Madrid until 2029 with a pay package worth more than £17million-a-year.
    However, the report adds the only thing left to be hashed out is the fee between the clubs.
    But according to Marca, a “definitive” move to Real Madrid could come to fruition in the coming days.
    With the report also suggesting that Bellingham has snubbed moves to the Premier League in favour of a switch to the Spanish capital. More

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    Carlo Ancelotti ‘makes Harry Kane his No1 transfer target at Real Madrid as Spurs scramble to stop star joining Man Utd’

    CARLO ANCELOTTI has reportedly made Harry Kane his top target for this summer’s transfer window.The under-pressure Real Madrid manager, 63, is looking to bolster his frontline and add competition for star striker Karim Benzema.
    Harry Kane has been linked with an exit from Tottenham this summerCredit: Alamy
    Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made Kane his No1 transfer targetCredit: Getty
    Los Blancos fell away in the La Liga title race and were thrashed by Manchester City in the Champions League during a surprisingly underwhelming season.
    As a result the Spanish giants are looking to strengthen ahead of next season, with a deal for Jude Bellingham almost wrapped up.
    The Italian boss likes Kane, 29, due to his style of movement and his experience, according to Diario AS.
    The report states that the England international is viewed as the “ideal” replacement and complement to Benzema.
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    Kane is about to enter the final year of his contract at Tottenham and has been linked with an exit from the underperforming club.
    Spurs are on the edge of failing to qualify for a European competition after another trophyless season.
    Kane has been tipped for a move away from the club, with Manchester United suggested as his most likely destination.
    However, Tottenham would prefer to sell Kane to a foreign club to avoid strengthening one of their rivals.
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    Spurs are thought to have actively sought out Real Madrid to avoid having to face Kane in the Premier League next season.
    Kane has been linked to the club before but has stayed put in North London since emerging from Spurs’ youth academy in 2014.
    Despite failing to win any major trophies with the club, Kane has established himself as one of best strikers in the world.
    Kane has excelled this season, having netted 30 goals in all competitions. More

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    Man Utd and Liverpool battle Real Madrid in transfer race for World Cup winner and Bayern Munich star

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool are reportedly battling Real Madrid in the chase to sign Benjamin Pavard.The French World Cup winner, 27, has been at Bayern Munich for four years.
    Three huge clubs are all chasing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin PavardCredit: Getty
    The full-back is a regular at the Bundesliga club but speculation has been mounting over his future.
    We reported this week how United supporters reacted underwhelming as they were linked with a move for Pavard.
    Now journalist Georg Holzner claims that the Red Devils face a fight to sign the star.
    It has been reported Premier League rivals Liverpool also want Pavard.
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    And LaLiga giants Real Madrid have also joined the race with all three sides having already contacted Bayern to enquire about the player.
    United are already well-stocked in full back areas, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia occupying the left-back area and Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the main right-backs.
    But Pavard comes with pedigree having won the World Cup in 2018 and the Champions League with Bayern in 2020.
    He has made 29 appearances at club level this term, scoring four goals and registering a single assist.
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    Despite Bayern’s season appearing to be heading towards a potential treble going into the March international break, it now looks set to end in major disappointment.
    The baffling decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Thomas Tuchel has been followed by an incredible collapse.
    The European powerhouse were quickly knocked out of the Champions League and German Cup.
    And they now face losing the league, which they have won consecutively for the last decade, if Dortmund win on the final day of the season. More

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    Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid is ‘IMMINENT’ as Dortmund star snubs Premier League transfer and agrees six-year deal

    JUDE BELLINGHAM’S move to Real Madrid is “imminent”, according to reports from Spanish media.The Borussia Dortmund and England man, 19, is understood to have agreed terms with the LaLiga giants as he prepares to sign a six-year deal.
    Jude Bellingham looks set to become a Real Madrid playerCredit: Getty
    Marca believe Bellingham to Real Madrid could be sealed after Dortmund’s final game on SaturdayCredit: Marca
    And he could be confirmed as a Los Blancos player as early as next week after the conclusion of the Bundesliga season.
    Dortmund will win their first German title in 11 years if they beat Mainz on Saturday – a game Bellingham could miss through injury.
    Nevertheless, it would be the perfect farewell for the teenager – who has been sensational for Dortmund since joining from Birmingham in 2020.
    He has contributed 14 goals and seven assists in 42 club appearances this season.
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    He was also sensational for England at the World Cup.
    And according to Marca, a “definitive” move to Real Madrid could come to fruition in the coming days.
    Representatives from the 14-time European champions recently flew over to Germany to discuss a transfer.
    His touch, vision and ability to burst into the area are all characteristics that have seduced Carlo Ancelotti’s men into aggressively pursuing the England international.
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    Jude Bellingham has been superb for Borussia Dortmund this season
    Bellingham’s contract offer from Real Madrid is said to be worth around £87million.
    And it is believed he has left more lucrative offers on the table in order to play for the club – with Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool all circling over the last 12 months.
    He will join up with fellow young midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni as they bid to finally shift veteran legends Luka Modric and Toni Kroos from the first team.
    But there is work for Real Madrid to do as the Copa del Rey is the only trophy they have managed to collect this season.
    Barcelona strolled to the LaLiga title, with Xavi’s men 11 points clear of Los Blancos ahead of the final two rounds of fixtures.
    And Ancelotti’s outfit were thrashed 5-1 on aggregate by Man City in the semi-finals of the Champions League. More

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    Harry Kane ‘offered to Real Madrid’ as Tottenham ‘look to keep star away from Man Utd transfer’

    HARRY KANE has reportedly been offered to Real Madrid as Tottenham bid to derail a move to Manchester United. The 29-year-old striker has a little over a year left on his contract and could jump ship this summer.
    Kane has had an extraordinary rise from unfancied reserve striker to one of the most deadly forwards in the world at SpursCredit: Getty
    Man United are among the favourites to claim his signature in their hunt for a striker this summer.
    But Mundo Deportivo report that Spurs have actively sought out Real Madrid to avoid selling the star to a domestic rival.
    The Spanish outlet claim Real Madrid are seriously considering a proposal as they look for a no.9 to compete with Karim Benzema.
    Los Blancos fell away in the La Liga title race and where thrashed by Manchester City in the Champions League during the course of a surprisingly underwhelming season.
    Kane has been linked to the club before but has stayed put in North London since emerging from Spurs’ youth academy in 2014.
    Despite failing to win any major trophies with the club, Kane has established himself as one of best strikers in the world.
    Spurs could also be set to benefit from any potential Kane move to the capital.
    The report adds that Eden Hazard could be involved in negotiations to help cheapen the price.
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    The former Chelsea star once lit up the Premier League but has had a nightmare time of it since completing his dream move to Real Madrid in 2019.
    Madrid are believed to be keen to get the injury-prone 32-year-old – who is the club’s highest-earner – off their books.
    Man United will likely fight tooth-and-nail to bring Kane to Old Trafford.
    The club will go all out trying to find a striker this summer as they look to build on Erik ten Hag’s solid debut season.
    If Kane proves to be unattainable, the Red Devils also have their eye on Napoli hotshot Victor Osimhen and Juventus ace Dusan Vlahovic. More