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      Thomas Tuchel to include Chelsea stars in improved Achraf Hakimi deal as Inter reject £56m transfer bid

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      THOMAS TUCHEL wants £70million-rated Achraf Hakimi as his first Chelsea signing.And to spice it up he will battle former club Paris Saint-Germain for Inter Milan’s sought-after Moroccan full-back.
      Emerson Palmieri is one Chelsea star who could be offered to Inter MilanCredit: Getty
      Champions League winners Chelsea and PSG have both had bids of around £56m rejected by the Italian champs, who are battling debts.
      The Blues may now look to swing the deal their way by offering players in part-exchange.
      Left-back Emerson Palmieri has been a long-time target for Inter and came close to joining them several times when they were managed by ex-Chelsea boss Antonio Conte.
      Tuchel admitted he wants ‘two or three’ new players this summer to freshen things up and ‘challenge our ideas in training’.
      The financial fallout from Covid and a £220m transfer spree last summer will rein in Chelsea’s spending.
      But they will still go all out to land one or two marquee stars and flex their muscles as the new kings of Europe.
      The Blues are among the clutch of top clubs chasing Borussia Dortmund’s superstar striker Erling Haaland — but the Bundesliga side are adamant the Norwegian will not be leaving this summer.
      And Tuchel is playing catch-up to PSG in the battle for Hakimi, who won the Serie A title in his first season with Inter following a £36m move from Real Madrid.
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      Sources in Italy claim the French giants are still favourites to land the player, despite Chelsea’s late entry and their new status as Europe’s top team.
      Hakimi, 22, can operate at right-back or wing-back and Tuchel maybe sees Reece James playing inside Hakimi as the right-sided central defender in the future.
      That would also suggest he could be open to letting Danish centre-half Andreas Christensen also join Inter to bring the price down.
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      Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus WILL play Champions League next season as Uefa halt ESL disciplinary proceedings

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      UEFA have suspended their disciplinary investigation into Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus following a Swiss court warning.The trio looked set to be handed a severe punishment for their role in the European Super League breakaway plot.
      English fans helped quash the European Super League but three clubs remain intentCredit: EPA
      Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are fighting any punishmentCredit: Getty
      That could have seen them banned from next season’s Champions League – but any sanctions have been put on hold.
      Uefa confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that they will attempt to restart the proceedings in due course.
      It read: “Following the opening of disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid for a potential violation of Uefa’s legal framework in connection with the so-called ‘Super League’ project, the Uefa Appeals Body has decided to stay the proceedings until further notice.
      “Uefa understands why the disciplinary proceedings needed to be suspended for the time being, but remains confident in and will continue to defend its position in all the relevant jurisdictions.
      “Uefa will take all necessary steps in strict accordance with national and EU law in order for the Uefa Appeals Body to be in a position to resume the disciplinary proceedings as soon as possible.”
      Earlier this week, reports in Spain detailed a warning from the Swiss Justice Ministry against Nyon-based Uefa taking action on the trio.

      Those involved claim a court ruling in Madrid legitimised the ESL bid and the judge responsible is said to be looking for the European Court of Justice to back the judgement.
      There is a fear that anti-monopoly laws would mean any punishment is revoked on appeal.
      Nevertheless, Uefa have already obtained an apology and reduced the prize money of the other nine clubs involved in April’s debacle.
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      The six Premier League clubs, plus Inter Milan, AC Milan and Atletico Madrid have all formally apologised and accepted a five per cent cut in prize money for next season – worth as much as £6million.
      Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City settled the issue with the Prem on Wednesday.
      Each club will pay a £3.6m fine for their role in the plot – with a further £25m and 30 points lost if they do it again.
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      Man Utd’s ‘sexiest fan’ urges club to seal Cristiano Ronaldo transfer return from Juventus

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      GLAMOUR model Katrina Maria has urged Manchester United to bring back Cristiano Ronaldo amid uncertainty over his future.The 36-year-old has been linked with a move away from Juventus in the summer as he approaches the final year of his contract in Turin.

      Manchester United fan Katrina Maria has urged the club to sign Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Instagram
      Juventus ace Ronaldo faces an uncertain future with his contract to expire in 2022Credit: Rex
      And Red Devils fan Maria has been left dreaming of the six-time Ballon d’Or winner returning to Old Trafford 12 years after departing for Real Madrid.
      Faroe Islands native Maria – dubbed as United’s ‘Sexiest Fan’ by the Daily Star – took to social media to beg her hero to come back.
      The 29-year-old shared snaps of herself wearing a United shirt with the Portugal international’s name on the back to her 87,000 Instagram followers.
      Captioning the upload, she said: “It would be legendary if Ronaldo returned back home one day.”
      Her followers were quick to approve of her post, as one commented: “It would be so special.”
      Another messaged: “Would love to have him back.”
      A third added: “I would love it. It’s currently my biggest wish.”
      Meanwhile one simply stated: “One day hopefully.”
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      Maria regularly shares snaps of herself in United shirts to her 87,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram
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      It has been claimed that Ronaldo’s representatives have contacted United, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain over a potential switch.
      His future will likely become clearer after Euro 2020, though any move could prove tricky given his hefty wages.
      Corriere dello Sport suggests the Theatre of Dreams is one possible destination for him, but United would only be able to offer him a reduced salary.
      It is also possible Paul Pogba could be used in an exchange for the forward. 

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      Maurizio Sarri confirmed as new Lazio manager with brilliant cigarette tweet about chain-smoking ex-Chelsea boss

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      LAZIO have confirmed Maurizio Sarri will be their new manager with a hilarious cigarette tweet.The 62-year-old will take charge of the Serie A giants and they poked fun at the ex-Chelsea boss’ chain smoking habit on Twitter.
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      Lazio have confirmed ex-Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri will be their manager next seasonCredit: AFP
      The Rome based side were said to be in advanced talks with the Italian last week.
      And they have all-but confirmed he will take the reins.
      Lazio simply tweeted the cigarette emoji.
      And then they added: “Anyone got a light?”
      Sarri has reportedly been offered a two-year deal worth around £2.5million-a-season.
      The ex-Napoli manager has been jobless since Juventus sacked him last August following 14 months in charge.
      Juve’s Champions League last-16 exit to Lyon proved costly for the wily old Italian.
      Lazio were reportedly unwilling to increase their basic salary offer to Sarri.

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      Chi ha da accendere? 🚬— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) June 9, 2021

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      But there are potential add-ons – depending on qualification for Europe and winning Serie A.
      Lazio – who will compete in the Europa League alongside West Ham and Leicester next season – were said to be monitoring other options, including meeting with former Porto coach Vitor Pereira.
      Reports in Italy also say Sarri was interesting Tottenham and Turkish clubs but preferred to stay in his home country.
      Earlier this week it emerged Sarri is planning to raid his old side Chelsea and wants to bring Marcos Alonso and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to Lazio.
      Both players were regulars during the Italian’s single season at Stamford Bridge but have not been guaranteed a starting spot since.
      A bad heel injury ended Loftus-Cheek’s 2018-19 campaign before the Europa League final win over Arsenal, after a career-high 40 appearances during the season.
      Alonso played 39 times but was subsequently outcast by Frank Lampard, only to be brought back in having suited Thomas Tuchel’s 3-4-2-1 system.
      According to Calciomercato, the full-back position is the first priority for Sarri at Lazio.
      The coach is said to see Alonso, 30, as a top target but the financial aspects of the deal have not yet been revealed.
      A bid for Loftus-Cheek would initially be on a loan basis, as reported by Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
      But, like Fikayo Tomori’s switch to AC Milan, Lazio reportedly want to agree an option to buy the midfielder permanently at the end of next season.
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      Aaron Ramsey ‘offered back to Arsenal by Juventus’ as part of shock swap transfer for Hector Bellerin

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      AARON RAMSEY has been offered back to Arsenal by Juventus, according to reports.And Hector Bellerin could be involved in a swap deal heading the other way.
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      Aaron Ramsey could make a dramatic reutrn to Arsenal with Hector Bellerin heading the other way to JuventusCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The Welshman, 30, left the Emirates for Turin on a free transfer in 2019 when his contract expired.
      But two years on, Sport in Spain say he could be in line for a stunning comeback in exchange for his former team-mate.
      Ramsey – currently preparing for Euro 2020 – has made 65 Juventus appearances across his two seasons in Italy, but just 22 in Serie A this term scoring two goals.
      It is not quite the impact he was hoping to have and the report suggests he is considering his future.
      Despite running down his deal and leaving for nothing, Ramsey was a popular figure at Arsenal and would surely be welcomed back with open arms if a return was on the cards.
      He scored 64 goals in 369 Gunners games, winning three FA Cups and two Community Shields.
      Bellerin’s future, however, appears to be away from the club.
      Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid have been linked with moves for the Spanish right-back, 26.

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      Arsenal have let £163.5m worth of signings quit for free since January 2018

      However, PSG’s pursuit of Inter man Achraf Hakimi could mean they end the chase for Bellerin.
      And that could open the door for Juventus to make a swoop, especially if they can do a swap transfer.
      The Old Lady do already have Danilo and Juan Cuadrado, with the former playing more minutes for the club in 2020-21 than any other player. More

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      Ashley Young’s emotional Watford return hits rocks after Inter Milan offer ex-Man Utd star new contract

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      INTER MILAN have offered Ashley Young a new one-year contract.And the move has put his potential emotional switch back to Watford on the rocks.
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      Inter Milan have offered Ashley Young a new one-year contractCredit: Rex
      But the former Watford wideman is said to be in two minds about whether to stay in Italy or return to the HornetsCredit: PA:Press Association
      The former England international recently helped the Italian giants lift their first scudetto since 2010 under outgoing manager Antonio Conte.
      And he has been rewarded with an offer of another year which would see his new deal expire next summer, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
      But the 37-year-old is in two minds about whether to choose Watford or Inter, according to Sky Italia journalist Gianluca di Marzio.
      The ex-Manchester United wideman has been in talks with the Hertfordhsire side over a one-year contract.
      Young came through the youth set-up at Watford before making his first team debut in 2003.
      He went on to play 110 times for the Hornets and was a part of Aidy Boothroyd’s 2005-06 Championship side which gained promotion to the Premier League.
      Watford were relegated in their first campaign back in the top flight under Boothroyd, a demotion that led to Young’s departure.
      He joined Aston Villa for five seasons and then moved on to Manchester United where he would remain for nine years.

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      Young has only spent two years at Inter.
      Watford secured their Premier League return at the first time of asking after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship.
      Xisco Muñoz’s side finished the campaign in second place, six points behind champions Norwich.
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      Maurizio Sarri set to raid Chelsea for Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Marcos Alonso once confirmed as new Lazio boss

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      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK and Marcos Alonso are reportedly being lined up by former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri for a move to Lazio.Both players were regulars during the Italian’s single season at Stamford Bridge but have not been guaranteed a starting spot since.
      Maurizio Sarri is plotting a Champions League push with LazioCredit: Getty
      A bad heel injury ended Loftus-Cheek’s 2018-19 campaign before the Europa League final win over Arsenal, after a career-high 40 appearances during the season.
      Alonso played 39 times but was subsequently outcast by Frank Lampard, only to be brought back in having suited Thomas Tuchel’s 3-4-2-1 system.
      According to Calciomercato, the full-back position is the first priority for Sarri when he completes his anticipated move to Lazio.
      The coach is said to see Alonso, 30, as a top target but the financial aspects of the deal have not yet been revealed.
      A bid for Loftus-Cheek would initially be on a loan basis, as reported by Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
      But, like Fikayo Tomori’s switch to AC Milan, Lazio reportedly want to agree an option to buy the midfielder permanently at the end of next season.
      The 25-year-old spent 2020-21 on loan at Fulham and SunSport understand Southampton are also keen on his services.
      Much will depend on Thomas Tuchel’s plan both Loftus-Cheek and Alonso ahead of a potentially busy summer in the transfer market.
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      Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are both touted as Chelsea targets and players may need to be sold to fund a mega signing.
      Meanwhile, ex-Blues boss Sarri is due to sign a two-year deal with Serie A side Lazio imminently.
      Napoli full-back Elseid Hysaj, who the 62-year-old brought with him from Empoli to the San Paolo in 2015, is out of contract and another target.
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      Xherdan Shaqiri could leave Liverpool after Euro 2020 as ex-Chelsea boss Sarri wants him at Lazio

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      XHERDAN SHAQIRI is set to quit Liverpool this summer with Lazio interested, according to reports.The Swiss midfielder, 29, has been little more than a bit-part player under Jurgen Klopp in the last couple of seasons.
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      Lazio are chasing Xherdan Shaqiri this summer with the Swiss star set to leave Liverpool, according to reportsCredit: EPA
      And now Shaqiri could finally quit Anfield with Lazio set to swoop if Maurizio Sarri takes over at the Italian giants.
      Lazio are currently without a boss after Simone Inzaghi took over from Antonio Conte at Inter Milan.
      Sarri has been out of work since leaving Juventus after just one title-winning season in 2019-20.
      But he’s hotly linked with taking over at Lazio – who finished sixth in Serie A last season.
      Should he arrive, transfer expert Nicolo Schira has revealed Shaqiri could be one of his top targets.
      Shaqiri joined Liverpool in a £13million deal in 2018 and was a key first-team member in his debut season.
      However, injuries and lack of form limited to just 21 Premier League appearances in the past two seasons, including just SEVEN in the 2019-20 title triumph.
      Shaqiri is expected to be part of a TEN-strong exodus at Anfield this summer.
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      Georginio Wijnaldum is set to sign for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer with his contract expiring this month.
      Divock Origi has also been placed on the transfer market with his progression at Anfield plateauing.
      Marko Grujic and Harry Wilson – on loan at Porto and Cardiff respectively – are set to be moved on permanently in the coming months.
      Takumi Minamino is expected to be sold this summer after he spent the second half of the 2020-21 season on loan at Southampton after failing to inspire at Anfield.
      Loris Karius is likely to be finally moved on, along with Taiwo Awoniyi after the latter finally qualified for a work permit.
      The £8m-rated Nigerian forward is a target for Championship trio Fulham, Stoke and West Brom.
      Forwards Sheyi Ojo, Ben Woodburn and Liam Millar are also set to be moved on this summer – either on loan or permanently.
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