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    Man Utd ‘open talks with Napoli over Alejandro Garnacho transfer with player keen to leave as club demand £60m’

    NAPOLI are in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United, reports say. The Italian side are in the market for a winger and have been tracking Garnacho’s situation this season. Napoli are in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyAccording to The Mirror, United are in talks with Napoli but rejected a £40million offer for the Argentine. The Serie A leaders are on the verge of losing Khvicha Kvaratskelia to PSG in a £70m transfer. And Garnacho – believed to be ready to leave Old Trafford – is their No1 target to replace Kvaratskelia. But it is claimed United are holding out for £60m for their homegrown star. READ MORE ON MAN UTDGarnacho came through United’s ranks and has 23 goals in 116 appearances since making his debut in 2022. But this season he has been at loggerheads with manager Ruben Amorim – who dropped the forward for the Manchester derby in December. Garnacho has since returned to United’s squad but was challenged to raise his levels by boss Amorim. Amorim said: “He has talent and he needs to learn to play in a different position. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”He needs to play better inside. He improves a lot in the recovering position when he doesn’t have the ball. “But by doing that, sometimes he’s not in the right place to make transitions like he was in the past.Ruben Amorim warns Man Utd stars he’ll learn more about them vs Southampton than against Arsenal and Liverpool“I prefer to defend and then build up with all the team to reach the final third. He’s finding the best way to play in this system. “He’s improving during training and he started the last game against Arsenal. “Let’s see against Southampton and I think he’s changed the way he sees himself.”Garnacho joins Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo as academy products facing uncertain futures. Rashford is yet to play since revealing he is ready for a “new challenge” in December.And as the winter window draws closer to closing, still no developments have been made for a move. READ MORE SUN STORIESThat is despite his reps meeting with AC Milan in Italy and others like Borussia Dortmund remaining linked. Mainoo meanwhile attracted attention from Chelsea and Bayern Munich amid reports he has not extended his contract – set to expire in 2017 – as of yet. Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford have both attracted transfer attentionCredit: Getty More

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    Kyle Walker’s AC Milan transfer could see forgotten England ace sold to Juventus

    MANCHESTER CITY star Kyle Walker continues to be intensely linked with a move to AC Milan during the January transfer window.SunSport understand Walker, 34, is being lined up for a sensational loan move to Milan’s fiercest rivals Inter Milan.Manchester City star Kyle Walker continues to be linked with AC MilanCredit: GettyIf Walker leaves Man City for Milan then Fikayo Tomori could go to JuventusCredit: GettyHowever, Gazzetta report that the Rossoneri are still keeping tabs on City’s wantaway defender.The same source adds, though, that if the full-back joins Sergio Conceicao’s side then another England international could have to make way.And that is none other than Fikayo Tomori, who has been linked with another one of Milan’s biggest foes: Juventus.Juve are keeping tabs on Tomori, 27, after 19 appearances across all competitions this season.Read More on FootballConceicao’s outfit are keen on a permanent deal for Walker, whose Etihad contract runs out in 2026.And Milan are willing to offer a long deal by spreading his €6million (£5m) salary he has guaranteed in the Premier League over more time.Walker has dramatically asked to quit Man City for a move abroad but a transfer to the red side of the San Siro doesn’t appear very likely.That is because Inter are leading the chase for the right-back as representatives for the player have been in contact with the Serie A giants and a deal is being thrashed out.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesWalker’s desire to leave was announced by manager Pep Guardiola after last week’s 8-0 mauling of Salford in the FA Cup.Guardiola revealed he was left out of the third-round clash after informing the club of his wish to leave.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferWalker has seen his game time getting limited this season with only 18 appearances across all competitions under his belt. More

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    Lazio falconer who shared explicit photos after penile implant ‘locks himself in training ground in sack protest’

    LAZIO’S exhibitionist falconer has reportedly locked himself in the club’s training ground in protest after he was sacked.Juan Bernabe was a much-loved part of the Serie A side, having brought out their eagle mascot Olympia on matchdays since 2010.Lazio axed their falconer Juan Bernabe after he shared explicit snaps online after undergoing surgeryCredit: GettyBut his time at Lazio ended earlier this week after he shared explicit photos online.The 56-year-old underwent surgery for a penile implant to “increase his sexual performance” and revealed the results to his followers on social media.Lazio sacked him as a result – but the saga is far from over.Reports from Corriere dello Sport claim Bernabe has locked himself in his room at the club’s Formello training ground and is refusing to leave.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spaniard wants to apologise to Lazio president Claudio Lotito in a desperate attempt to win his job back.Bernade has released a statement, saying: “I want to apologise as a man for what happened, I am truly sorry and saddened towards the Italian people. “Above all, for the parents of minors. My goal was different and they must recognise my mistake. “I apologise to the Lazio fans, who have suffered so much because of me. I apologise to the club and to the President of Lazio.Most read in Football”I hope that when he speaks to me tomorrow he can take into account that children like Olympia a lot, because Olympia is the symbol of Lazio. “I am the one who matters the least. I did what I could in 15 years at Lazio, now I have ruined everything because of a human error. Football icons’ strange hobbies“I take the consequences because I am a man and I am here to pay. I remain calm about what is going around me, I have two children to raise and what they are saying about me is out of context. “Talking to friends brings tears to my eyes, it’s a difficult time for me. I don’t understand the people who brutally insult me. “They don’t understand that in life you can make mistakes. I made a mistake, please forgive me.”Bernabe, who claimed he is from a “family of nudists”, had opened up on the surgery, saying: “The operation does not make me a porn star, I had a health issue. “As for the president? He is not upset about the photos, he is a man too.“I put the video on my private profile so it’s a private thing. If people then circulate it what can I do?”My conscience is clear, I published it only to let people know about the surgery.“I’ve never regretted anything, let alone doing it for something that has a medical purpose.“I had the surgery to increase my sexual performance because I am very active. I need to ejaculate whenever I have free time.“A wonderful surgery, I had it to be as good as I was when I was young. My erection is natural but with this device I press a button that allows me to perfectly control both the erection and the timing.“Everyone likes sex, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t take drugs, but I like sex like all men and we men always try to have a greater sexual capacity.“I would advise people to have this procedure because previously I relied daily on pills to increase my sexual potency.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Being able to control my erection is a step forward for my life. When I have free time I always want to have sex. I would like to do it at least once or twice a day.”Lazio said in a statement: “It is not possible to be associated, especially with the historical symbol of the eagle, with a subject that has made the continuation of the relationship inadmissible.” More

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    Lazio sack falconer after he gets penile implant ‘to increase sexual performance’ and shares explicit pictures

    LAZIO have sacked their club falconer after he shared explicit pictures of his penile implant on social media.Juan Bernabe had been with the Italian giants since 2010, sending an eagle soaring around the Stadio Olimpico on match days.Bernabe has worked at a number of clubs across EuropeCredit: GettyThe Spaniard, who previously worked with Benfica and Ludogorets, was a fan favourite thanks to his bond with club mascot Olimpia.But Bernabe’s time at Lazio has now been cut short after he shared explicit images online.The 56-year-old underwent medical treatment for a penile implant and revealed the results to followers on social media.His intimate posts caused uproar among Lazio’s hierarchy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBernabe had previously been suspended by the club in 2021 after singing a pro-Mussolini song.And with the club sitting fourth in Serie A, a decision was then made to end all links with him.An official statement read: “Lazio, shocked to see the photos and images of Juan Bernabeu, announces that it was ended, with immediate effect, all relations with this individual, given the seriousness of his behaviour.“The Company is aware of the pain, shared by all, that the loss of the eagle in the next home games will cause to fans.Most read in Football“But it believes it’s not possible to be associated, especially with the historical symbol of the eagle, with a subject that has made the continuation of the relationship inadmissable.”Addressing his sacking, Bernabe responded: “The operation does not make me a porn star, I had a health issue. As for the president? He is not upset about the photos, he is a man too.”Che Adams and Billy Gilmour show off their Italian with Serie A cult heroPrior to his exit, Bernabe revealed he had the implant to “increase his sexual performance” and had no regrets over his behaviour.He said: “I put the video on my private profile so it’s a private thing. If people then circulate it what can I do?”My conscience is clear, I published it only to let people know about the surgery.“I’ve never regretted anything, let alone doing it for something that has a medical purpose.“I had the surgery to increase my sexual performance because I am very active. I need to ejaculate whenever I have free time.“A wonderful surgery, I had it to be as good as I was when I was young. My erection is natural but with this device I press a button that allows me to perfectly control both the erection and the timing.“Everyone likes sex, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke and I don’t take drugs, but I like sex like all men and we men always try to have a greater sexual capacity.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I would advise people to have this procedure because previously I relied daily on pills to increase my sexual potency.“Being able to control my erection is a step forward for my life. When I have free time I always want to have sex. I would like to do it at least once or twice a day.” More

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    Kyle Walker & Annie Kilner plotting move to Italy in bid to save marriage as love rat lines up deal with Serie A giants

    LOVE cheat Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy — with long-suffering wife Annie Kilner due to join him in a bid to save their marriage.The Manchester City and England ace, 34, is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter Milan this month. Kyle Walker is lining up a move to Italy with long-suffering wife Annie in a bid to save their marriageCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Manchester City ace is ready to finalise a shock loan deal with Inter MilanCredit: GettyWalker fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn GoodmanCredit: GettyThe couple hope to leave behind the Manchester City captain’s tangled love life and focus on the future.Kyle has been linked to two top clubs in the trendy Italian city.A source said a loan agreement with Inter Milan had been reached in principle, despite huge rivals AC Milan also expressing an interest.Insiders said he shocked City bosses last week by saying he wanted a move, and 31-year-old Annie is likely to move with him, despite filing for divorce in August.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne said: “Neither of them know what the future holds. But they’re hopeful a switch to Italy will give them the breathing space they desperately need to see if things can be worked out.“It’s been impossible to do that in England due to the pressure they’ve been under for the last 12 months.“They’re hoping time alone will help them decide if there’s anything left they can salvage.“Annie is keen to press ahead with the divorce in order to sort the finances out and Kyle won’t oppose that. But they haven’t yet fully given up on one another.”Most read in FootballTheir four kids — Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, six-year-old Reign and baby Rezon — will also make the move from their home in Prestbury, Cheshire.The news comes after The Sun revealed last year that Walker had fathered a second child with ex-mistress Lauryn Goodman.Annie, pregnant with Rezon at the time, vowed it was the last straw and kicked him out.Then, in an exclusive interview with The Sun, the football ace ­publicly apologised and begged for forgiveness.Pep Guardiola reveals Kyle Walker has asked to LEAVE Man City with England defender set or £400K-A-WEEK Saudi transferIn the summer, Walker returned from England’s Euros defeat to face 33-year-old Lauryn in court over financial arrangements for year-old daughter Kinara.Papers revealed he had in­c­reased Lauryn’s housing budget from £1.85million to £2.4million after she threatened to move within ten minutes of his family home.Walker’s bombshell request to quit City was revealed after he was left out of the squad ahead of ­Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup demolition of Salford City.Rumours persisted of a move to the lucrative Saudi league but the source said Walker, capped 93 times by England, still hopes to reach 100 — and fears that move would end his chances.Annie and Kyle’s four kids will also make the move to Italy from their home in Prestbury, CheshireCredit: Instagram More

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    AC Milan hit by little-known rule which means they CANNOT sign both Marcus Rashford and Kyle Walker in transfer window

    AC MILAN must choose between Kyle Walker and Marcus Rashford as a little-known rule stops them from signing both.The two England stars have been linked with January loan moves to the Italian giants.Kyle Walker is looking to leave Man CityCredit: AlamyMarcus Rashford wants out of Man Utd on loan this monthCredit: GettyItalian papers say Milan want Rashford and WalkerSunSport understands Walker is wanted by Inter Milan, with La Gazzetta dello Sport reporting that their city rivals are also keen.But Milan cannot bring him and Rashford to the Rossoneri together due to Serie A rules.The club has just one spot remaining in their squad for a British player following a change in regulations after Brexit.Restrictions say Italian teams can only bring in two non-EU squad members each year, with one bonus English or Albanian ace permitted.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMilan signed Serbian international Strahinja Pavlovic and Brazil star Emerson Royal in the summer to fill their two non-EU slots.And with just their bonus English spot available, the San Siro club must therefore choose Walker or Rashford.The rules state: “Serie A clubs only, while respecting the current laws on foreign worker entry flows into Italy, the registration of only one British professional footballer and one Albanian professional footballer per club, coming from abroad, is allowed, outside the limitations provided.”New players with British or Albanian citizenship, registered as per the above, may transfer exclusively to other Serie A clubs during the 2024/2025 season, in a transfer period different from the one in which they were registered coming from abroad.”Walker has been linked with a move away from Manchester City and boss Pep Guardiola revealed yesterday that he is willing to quit the champions.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGuardiola said: “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”Saudi Arabia clubs are also keen on Walker and they are supposedly ready to pay him £400,000-a-week.Which football clubs could Marcus Rashford join?But SunSport understands a move to Middle East is not being considered as Walker wants to earn a place in England’s 2026 World Cup squad.As for Rashford, there is strong interest from Milan about a loan deal.His agent and brother Dwaine flew to Italy to meet with chiefs last week.The Manchester United man’s former team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic plays a key role in Milan’s recruitment. But SunSport understands Rashford’s whopping £325,000-a-week wages are proving a major stumbling block.The Red Devils may have to pay half of his wages to facilitate his move away.Closer to home, West Ham and Tottenham are reportedly keen on Rashford.The player has expressed his desire to leave Old Trafford, having not featured in any of United’s last six games.Rashford revealed his intention to quit last month, saying: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”When I leave it’s going to be, ‘No hard feelings.'”You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That’s me as a person.”If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.” More

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    Kyle Walker, 34, lined up for shock Inter Milan loan transfer in January window after asking to quit Man City

    WANTAWAY ace Kyle Walker is being lined up for a sensational loan move to Inter Milan, SunSport can reveal.The Manchester City star, 34, dramatically asked to quit the club for a move abroad.Kyle Walker is ready to swap Man City for Inter MilanCredit: GettyAnd SunSport now understands Inter Milan are leading the chase for the England right-back.Representatives for the player have been in contact with the Serie A giants and a deal is being thrashed out.Walker’s desire to leave the Etihad was announced by boss Pep Guardiola after their 8-0 mauling of Salford in the FA Cup.Pep revealed he was left out of the third-round thrashing after informing the club of his wish to leave.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA source said: “It’s fast moving but the deal is on the table and it’s being worked on.”A loan move to Inter Milan will give Kyle the opportunity to start afresh.”His difficulties off the pitch are well documented and he needs space to reset.”He simply can’t get that in the Premier League.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The club and his agent are in touch with Inter Milan and there’s an expectation this deal can be done quickly.”Walker is desperate to reach 100 caps for the Three Lions and currently has 93.Roy Keane fumes at ’embarrassing’ Kyle Walker dive during Man City’s clash against Man UtdHe would need to make the plane for the World Cup next year to become the first black footballer to get a century of caps.The source added: “He hasn’t given up on that dream.”That’s why Saudi is and always has been a non-starter. Kyle is a fierce competitor.”He wants to leave a legacy at the end of his career.”Walker went to see director of football Txiki Begiristain on Thursday to seek an exit from the Etihad.Guardiola said: “Two days ago, Kyle asked to explore the option to play abroad.”He asked after the Treble, when Bayern Munich wanted him, but the offer was not good enough.”I prefer to play players whose mind is here. Kyle asked to explore but it doesn’t mean it’s going to happen because you never know.”We cannot understand the success that the club had these years without Kyle. It is impossible.”He has been our right-back and given us something we didn’t have. He’s been amazing.”But now in his mind, for many reasons, he would like to explore if he can go to another country to play his last years.”Asked if Walker would be granted his wish if he said he wanted to leave, Guardiola said: “Of course. I’m convinced there’s no one in our job that doesn’t want to be here, who can perform and be exactly what they want to be.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWalker has won 17 major honours with City since his £50million move from Tottenham in 2017.His accolades include six Prem titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups and the Champions League. More

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    ‘He plans to leave immediately’ – Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Kvaratskhelia ‘has asked to go’, confirms Conte

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea target Khvicha Kvaratskhelia “has asked to leave” Napoli, according to boss Antonio Conte.The Georgian winger, 23, is one of the most sought-after forwards in football after a fine spell in southern Italy.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave Napoli this monthCredit: RexAntonio Conte confirmed the forward wants to go amid links with Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: GettyKvaratskhelia has 30 goals in 107 games following an £8million switch from Dinamo Batumi in 2022.The playmaker fired Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years during his debut season.But Khvaratskhelia is now eyeing a move abroad for a new challenge.Man United and Chelsea are both thought to be interested.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Liverpool are also looking at him as a potential replacement for contract misfit Mo Salah.Fabrizio Romano claims French champs Paris Saint-Germain have agreed a five-year deal after offering to QUADRUPLE his wages to nearly £140,00 a week.And a January exit now looks inevitable after Napoli boss Conte confirmed Khvaratskhelia has now formally requested an exit.Former Chelsea and Spurs gaffer Conte said: “Kvaratskhelia has asked to leave the club.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“I spoke to him and he confirmed his plan to leave the club immediately.”Khavaratskhelia’s last appearance for Napoli came in the 1-0 win over Venezia in late December.The one player Chelsea must sign this seasonHe failed to even make the squad for last weekend’s 3-0 victory at Fiorentina.And he is set to miss out again when Napoli host Verona tomorrow evening.The Italians are eager to reclaim their Serie A crown after losing it to Inter Milan last term.Napoli are currently top of the table on 44 points, two ahead of Atalanta and four ahead of Inter — who still have two games in hand. More