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      Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger ‘in transfer talks with Juventus’ as Roman Abramovich sanctions rule out new Blues deal

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      ANTONIO RUDIGER is in transfer talks with Juventus as a new deal at Chelsea is off the table. Roman Abramovich had his assets frozen by the UK government on Thursday morning, and now players such as Rudiger are negotiating with other clubs, as they cannot sign new contracts with the Blues.
      The German has been one of the best in the world under Thomas Tuchel.Credit: AFP
      Numerous clubs are after the centre back who is available for free this summer.Credit: PA
      According to Calciomercato Juventus sporting director ‘Federico Cherubini has worked with Rudiger’s agent to understand the feasibility of the operation’.
      Rudiger currently earns £100,000-per-week, and will look to double this with any potential move, which is well known by all suitors.
      The Blues cannot sign new players this summer as a result of the sanctions on Roman Abramovich, which could see Levi Colwill from their academy replace the German.
      The centre-back will be an unreal coup for Juventus if they can agree a deal for The Blues man, as he has proved himself to be top class.
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      Rudiger has been one of the world’s best since Tuchel arrived at Chelsea, and played a key part in their Champions League triumph, playing every knockout stage game.
      This season he has also been impeccable, with 25 appearances, 11 clean sheets and two goals.
      Rudiger also possesses a great passing ability, with an average pass success percentage of 88.3 per cent according to WhoScored. This would be crucial to a Juventus side who have always kept a lot of the ball.
      Chelsea could be heading down a slippery slope from here on, as no players can sign new contracts at the club under current rules.
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      While Juventus are keen on Rudiger, they will face competition for his signature.
      Man Utd, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are among those to have been linked.
      Meanwhile reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Andreas Christensen, who is also out of contract, has decided to join Barca.
      Club captain Azpilicueta is the third defender who’s deal is on the verge of expiring and also on the way out. He’s also been strongly tipped to join Barca. More

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      Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette ‘wanted by Juventus to challenge Vlahovic’ with ace out of contract at end of season

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      JUVENTUS are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette.The 30-year-old is expected to leave North London in the summer when his contract expires.
      Juventus are interested in signing LacazetteCredit: Getty
      Reports have suggested that he is unwilling to extend his current deal.
      And now it’s emerged Juventus are keen to sign the Frenchman.
      According to Calciomercato, Juventus are looking to bring in an experienced striker to compete with Dusan Vlahovic.
      The Italian giants announced the signing of Vlahovic for around £62million in January.
      He has scored four goals since his arrival and is a regular starter in Massimiliano Allegri’s side.
      Lacazette could prove to be the perfect strike partner for the 22-year-old.
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      He would provide a high level of quality alongside the former Fiorentina man, and act as an excellent backup.
      The transfer would also be ideal for Juventus – a free signing would soften the blow of the eye-watering sum that Vlahovic cost, significantly improving the club’s financial situation as well as the strength of the first team.
      However, Mikel Arteta recently confirmed that contract talks will be held at the end of the season.
      The Arsenal manager said: “There is a chance (Lacazette signs a new deal), but we have decisions to make on three or four players in regards to the summer.
      “Starting those conversations right now, I don’t think is the right way.
      “We have spoken to all the players, what to expect, the freedom that they have because the contracts allow them to make any decisions, and with our position there.
      “That’s what we are going to do. At the end of the season, we will sit down and decide what’s the best for all the parties.”
      Lacazette has been linked with a number of different clubs across Europe.
      Lyon are very interested in bringing the Frenchman back to the club and have vowed to do everything possible to make it happen. More

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      Luis Suarez lined up for emotional transfer return to Ajax but Dutch giants face competition from LaLiga and Serie A

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      LUIS SUAREZ is in line for a sensational return to Ajax this summer.The 35-year-old’s contract with Atletico Madrid is up in June and his current employers are yet to offer him a new deal.
      Suarez could make a sensational return to Ajax this summer as Atletico are yet to offer the Uruguayan a new contractCredit: EPA
      And according to Marca, the La Liga Champions’ lack of communication with Suarez over a contract extension has riled the Uruguayan.
      Both club and player have had an indifferent season – and it’s likely that Atletico’s boss Diego Simeone will decide whether they still require Suarez’s services at the end of the campaign.
      The Rojiblancos are languishing in fourth spot in the La Liga and still need to get past Manchester United to earn a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals.
      And Suarez – who’s missed parts of the campaign due to injury – hasn’t been much of a help – despite scoring nine goals in 25 La Liga games.
      Atletico are already said to be exploring new attacking options for next season in the form of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, whose contract runs out in June next year.
      However, Suarez has no intention of hanging up his boots just yet – and demands regular playing time to cement his place in Uruguay’s squad for the Qatar World Cup this winter.
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      And his old club Ajax – where he made his name before heading to Liverpool in 2011 – are reportedly interested in bringing him back to Holland.
      The Dutch giants have already made enquires about the disgruntled forward, Marca claim.
      But they’ll have to fend off interest from Inter Milan and Sevilla who are also monitoring Suarez’s situation.
      There’s interest from the Premier League too with Aston Villa adding him to their wishlist this summer.
      And Suarez may be tempted to return to the Prem to reunite with Villa boss and ex-Reds team-mate Steven Gerrard, alongside Philippe Coutinho who’s also at Villa Park on loan. More

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      Napoli 0 AC Milan 1 LIVE RESULT: Giroud scores winner and sends Rossoneri to the top of Serie A table

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      OLIVIER GIROUD led AC Milan to a 1-0 victory against Napoli at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. Davide Calabria attempted a shot from the edge of the box and Giroud got a touch that caught David Ospina off guard and the ball ended up in the back of the net on 49 minutes.
      Milan have climbed up to the top of the Serie A table ahead of rivals Inter Milan.

      Napoli team: 25 Ospina, 22 Di Lorenzo, 13 Rrahmani, 26 Koulibaly, 6 Mario Rui, 8 Fabian, 68 Lobotka, 21 Politano, 20 Zielinski, 24 Insigne, 9 Osimhen.
      AC Milan team: 16 Maignan, 2 Calabria, 23 Tomori, 20 Kalulu, 19 Tonali, 4 Bennacer, 30 Messias, 79 Kessie, 17 Leao, 9 Giroud.
      Both sides can go top of Serie A with a win.

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      That’s all from Naples!
      AC Milan defeated Napoli 1-0 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and moved up to the top of the Serie A table.
      Milan protested for a penalty after just five minutes when Ismael Bennacer went down inside the box following a challenge with Kalidou Koulibaly.
      The Rossoneri also called out for a red card on Koulibaly after a rough foul on Olivier Giroud.
      Giroud tried to show his wounds to the referee but the official and VAR weren’t moved.
      It didn’t matter, however, as the ex-Arsenal and Chelsea ace broke the deadlock in the second half on 49 minutes.
      Davide Calabria attempted a shot from the edge of the box and Giroud got a touch that caught David Ospina by surprise and sent the ball to the back of the net.
      That’s all from us here at SunSport, have a great night!
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      Updated table
      AC Milan have climbed up to the top of the Serie A table after beating Napoli.
      Milan are now two points ahead of second-placed rivals Inter Milan, who have a game in hand.
      The Partenopei, on the other hand, are third with three points away from the top.
      More below:

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      Napoli dominated 61 per cent of possession throughout the encounter at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
      The Partenopei registered a total of nine shots but only two of them were on target.
      AC Milan, on the other hand, recorded a total of 12 shots of which seven were on target.
      Both teams recorded four yellow cards during the intense Serie A encounter
      FT: Napoli 0-1 Milan
      AC Milan beat Napoli 1-0 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium and moved up to the top of the Serie A table.
      Milan protested for a penalty after just five minutes when Ismael Bennacer went down inside the area following a tangle with Kalidou Koulibaly.
      The Rossoneri also called for a red card on Koulibaly after a rough foul on Olivier Giroud.
      Giroud tried to show his gashes to the referee but the official and VAR weren’t moved.
      But it didn’t matter as the former Arsenal and Chelsea star broke the deadlock in the second half on 49 minutes.
      Davide Calabria tried a shot from the edge of the box and Giroud got a touch that caught David Ospina by surprise and sent the ball to the back of the net
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      FT: Napoli 0-1 Milan
      PEEP!
      That full-time in Naples
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      90+5 CHANCE!
      Milan almost seal the victory with a beautiful shot by Saelemaekers but his effort is blocked perfectly by Ospina
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      90+3 YELLOW CARD
      Milan ace Florenzi gets booked immediately after as we approach full time
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      90+2 YELLOW CARD
      Napoli ace Ounass gets booked for blocking a counter attack with a tactical foul on Rebic
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      90 Five more minutes of added time to go.
      Napoli are given a significant lifeline to equalise!
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      89 SUBSTITUTION
      And Milan manager Pioli brings on the returning Ibrahimovic, who replaces Leao
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      86 CHANCE
      Milan respond immediately as Hernandez runs down the left and tries a shot of his own from a tight angle that Ospina blocks
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      86 CHANCE
      Napoli star Osimhen breaks down the right but is under pressure and his shot from a tight angle is blocked by Maignan
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      83 YELLOW CARD
      Milan goalkeeper Maignan gets booked for time wasting
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      82 SUBSTITUTION
      And Napoli manager Spalletti responds with another double switch of his own.
      Zambo Anguissa and Lozano replace Zielinski and Lobotka
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      80 SUBSTITUTION
      Another double change for Pioli as Saelemaekers and Florenzi come on for Messias and Calabria
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      78 Ounas has sparked some extra explosiveness down Napoli’s right flank.
      The hosts are finally finding some open spaces now
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      76 CHANCE!
      Napoli finally show some teeth as Ounas delivers a shot from the right and just misses Maignan’s right corner
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      76 SUBSTITUTION
      Napoli manager Spaletti throws in Mertens, who replaces Ruiz
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      75 Milan continue to hold as Napoli are lacking that final pass.
      Osimhen can’t get the better of Tomori and Kalulu
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      72 Giroud put together a strong shift against Napoli before his injury.
      In fact, the Milan star appeared to have already been dealing with a knock before opening the scoring
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      70 Napoli manager Spaletti added a lot of quality as well as technique to his side.
      Wonder if Ibrahimovic will come on for this after Rebic’s introduction
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      68 SUBSTITUTION
      Milan manager Pioli makes a double switch of his own.
      Krunic replaces Tonalli and Rebic finally comes on for Giroud, who can’t continue because of injury
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      67 SUBSTITUTION
      And here’s the double switch we were talking about earlier:
      Napoli manager Spaletti brings on Ounas and Elmas who replace Politano and Insigne respectively
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      67 Giroud is back on the ground with a problem on his foot.
      Looks like he may have twisted his ankle a few seconds earlier
      Napoli 0-1 Milan
      65 Napoli are preparing a double change.
      Manager Spaletti understands he needs to shake things up as the hosts are creating no danger so far
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      Why does Victor Osimhen wear a mask?

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN is one of the hottest properties in European football.The Napoli striker has scored 11 goals in all competitions this season.
      Victor Osimhen has worn a protective mask since his return from facial surgery in JanuaryCredit: Rex
      But he would probably have had more goals if he had been fit all season.
      The Nigerian missed nine games at the end of 2021 due to a nasty injury.
      Why does Victor Osimhen wear a mask?
      Osimhen, 23, fractured his eye socket during Napoli’s 3-2 defeat at Inter Milan on November 24.
      That was one of many facial fractures he suffered after a clash of heads with Milan Skriniar at the San Siro.
      He had 18 metal screws and six plaques inserted to stabilise his facial features following the horror injury.
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      Osimhen returned to action for Napoli’s 2-0 win at Bologna in Serie A on January 17 and was wearing a carbon fibre mask.
      He originally found the mask irritating but has slowly become used to the protective item. More

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      Napoli vs AC Milan: TV channel, live stream, kick-off time and team news for Serie A match

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      NAPOLI are aiming to take a step closer in claiming their first Scudetto since 1990 when they host Milan at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium THIS WEEKEND.And with both sides currently level on points at the top, it will be a fascinating spectacle.
      AC Milan were held to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-finalCredit: Getty
      Napoli are hoping to keep AC Milan below them with a win or a draw at the San SiroCredit: Getty
      Luciano Spalletti’s men go into this game off back of a 2-1 win over Lazio and should be the fresher of the two having had a week off.
      As for AC Milan, they were forced into a midweek 0-0 stalemate against bitter rivals Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-final first leg.
      To make matters worse,18x Serie A winners are winless in their last two league games so the fanbase will be putting them under pressure.
      What time does Napoli vs AC Milan kick off?

      Napoli face table topping rivals AC Milan on Sunday 6 March.
      The match kicks off at 7:45pm UK time – 8:45pm local time.
      It takes place at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples.
      The sides last met in December when Napoli ran out 1-0 winners at San Siro.

      What TV channel is Napoli vs AC Milan on and can I live stream it?

      Napoli vs AC Milan will be broadcasted live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport 1 HD.
      There will be no coverage of the match prior.
      Subscription members will also be able to stream the game live via the BT Sport website or app.

      Team news
      Kevin Malcuit is the only long-term absentee for Napoli due to a calf injury the right-back sustained towards the end of February.
      But Andre-Zambo Anguissa is expected to return back to training this week.
      And Hirving Lozano is close to being in contention to feature again but the right-winger will need to wait a little longer.
      Stefano Pioli is still unsure when Zlatan Ibrahomvic will be available having suffered an achilies tendon problem.
      Alessio Romagnoli suffered a muscular injury during the last game against Inter and Simon Kjaer is out for the season with a cruciate ligament rupture.
      Latest odds
      Napoli to win 11/10
      Draw 12/5
      AC Milan to win 13/5
      *Odds courtesy of Betfair are correct at time of publication.
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      What date does the summer transfer window open?

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      THE summer transfer window provides clubs with the biggest opportunity to bolster their squads and it is only THREE months away.Certain leagues across the globe are yet to announce when their transfer window will officially open but it is expected to be a rollercoaster ride of a summer.
      Lionel Messi signed for PSG from Barcelona in one of the shocking moves of last summerCredit: AFP
      Cristiano Ronaldo re-joined Manchester United last summer in an unexpected moveCredit: Getty
      England: Premier League and EFL transfer window
      In 2021, the Premier League and EFL’s summer transfer window opened on June 9 and it ran for 12 weeks closing on August 31 matching the rest of Europe.
      And it is expected to be the same time frame in 2022.
      Italy: Serie A transfer window
      Italy are expected to open their summer transfer period on July, 1 and stop negotiations from going through on August, 31 – before the start of the new season.
      Spain: La Liga transfer window
      In unison with Italy, Spain are also expected to open their summer transfer window on July 1 and close on August 31.
      However, clubs still have the ability to sign a free agent and loan/sell players to leagues where the market is still active.
      Germany: Bundesliga transfer window
      The Germans are also looking to operate with the same transfer dates as Italy and Spain; opening on July 1 and closing on August 31.
      But their window closure time is expected to be at 4pm UK time – 5pm local time as opposed to 10:59pm UK time – 11:59pm local time.
      France: Ligue 1 transfer window
      France will follow suit with the English leagues by opening its window on June, 9 and letting it run on until August 31.
      United States: MLS transfer window
      The Major League Soccer’s transfer period is significantly different to the other leagues.
      Instead of having a January winter window, the governing bodies have chosen to have two windows within the time frame of March and August.
      Usually, the MLS primary window opens from February, 10 and closes on May, 4.
      However, in 2021, their preseason and opening day of April, 17 was delayed which meant that the primary transfer window opened from March 10 and closed on June 1.
      Thankfully, their plans for the secondary transfer window remained the same opening on July 7 and closing on August 5.
      And this years primary one has gone to plan because it is currently open now and will close on May 4.
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