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

    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

    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

    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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    Juventus ‘line up Gabriel Jesus transfer to replace Cristiano Ronaldo’ with Icardi and Vlahovic also considered

    JUVENTUS are reportedly preparing a move for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus this summer.But the Serie A side will only make an approach for the Brazilian if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves.
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    Gabriel Jesus has attracted interest from Juventus
    Juventus are believed to be lining up potential replacements for Cristiano Ronaldo
    Ronaldo, 36, has been the subject of significant transfer speculation, with Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United linked.
    And according to Gazzetta dello Sport, via Football Italia, Juventus have already started looking for his replacement, with Jesus topping their wishlist.
    PSG striker Mauro Icardi and Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic are also believed to be on the shortlist, with Massimiliano Allegri keen to improve his forward options.
    Also, new sporting director Federico Cherubini is said to be plotting a renewal of Alvaro Morata’s loan deal.
    The report states that Jesus could be sacrificed by City as they raise funds to sign Harry Kane.
    The Citizens have lined up moves for the England captain and Jack Grealish this summer, so some big names could leave, including Bernardo Silva.

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    From Juventus’ perspective, a deal for Jesus may be their preferred option but if Ronaldo opts for PSG it could make more sense to sign Icardi, as he will slip down the pecking order in Paris.
    And it was reported last week that the Old Lady have given the green light for Ronaldo to exit the club.
    Cristian Romero also looks set to join Atalanta before a potential move to United, so there could be plenty of resources available for Juventus to land Jesus.
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    Roma boss Jose Mourinho set to raid old club Tottenham for Hugo Lloris transfer with Szczesny and Patricio also targets

    JOSE MOURINHO is reportedly set to raid old club Tottenham for captain Hugo Lloris.Gazzetta Italia claims the new Roma boss is eager to sign a goalkeeper when he takes charge in the Italian capital this summer.
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    Roma boss Jose Mourinho is lining up a move for Spurs captain Hugo LlorisCredit: Reuters
    Mourinho is looking to conquer Serie A with RomaCredit: Dan Charity / The Sun
    And Mourinho has apparently identified Lloris as the ideal man to go between the Roma sticks.
    Lloris, 34, has been at Spurs since 2012 and has made 373 appearances.
    He played in all 38 league games this season, cementing his place as the club’s No1 under both Mourinho and interim successor Ryan Mason.
    However, Lloris could now be set to link up with the Special One at Roma as Spurs get set to appoint a new boss.
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    Antonio Conte looked set to take charge before talks broke down over wage and transfer demands.
    But regardless of who gets the gig, their first job may be to convince Lloris to remain in north London – as well as Harry Kane.
    Should he miss out on Lloris, Mourinho will apparently target either Wolves’ Rui Patricio or Juventus’ Wojciech Szczesny.
    He has been linked with a number of other high profile targets too.
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    Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard is said to be of interest to Mourinho after his dismal season at Real Madrid.
    Roma are also thought to be in for ex-Leicester winger Demarai Gray, now at Bayer Leverkusen.
    Meanwhile, Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka says he is flattered to be linked with a move to Mourinho’s side.
    And it has also been claimed the Portuguese tactician is hoping to pull off an audacious swoop for Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo.

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    Man Utd lining up £39m swoop for Atalanta defender Cristian Romero with Italian giants set to make immediate £18m profit

    MANCHESTER UNITED are preparing a £39million bid for Atalanta defender Cristian Romero, according to reports.The Italian side are reportedly planning to make his loan from Juventus permanent for £21.5m before cashing in on his services.
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    Manchester United are being linked with Argentina international Cristian RomeroCredit: Reuters
    According to Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport, Atalanta will take up an option in the 23-year-old’s loan deal to sign him permanently.
    The fee is believed to be £21.5m – but some rumours suggest it could be as low as £13.75m.
    Reports claim the Serie A side will then look to sell Romero for €45m – around £39m – and make a huge profit.
    And the Red Devils are said to be leading the race for the Argentina international’s signature.
    Romero has been one of Atalanta’s best players this term, making 31 Serie A appearances to help them finish third and qualify for the Champions League.
    And he’s been recognised for his efforts – picking up the Italian league’s best defender award for the 2020-21 season.
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    Man Utd’s biggest transfers ever, both in and out, including Ronaldo
    After starting his career in his native Argentina, Romero signed for Italian side Genoa in July 2018.
    The defender’s impressive performances in Serie A persuaded Juventus to sign him a year later, although he was immediately loaned back to Genoa for the 2019-20 season.
    Romero was then sent to Atalanta on a two-year loan in September 2020 with an option to buy.
    United are believed to want a new centre back this summer to partner skipper Harry Maguire – and have been linked with several defenders.
    Real Madrid pair Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane are both said to be on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s shortlist – along with Sevilla star Jules Kounde.
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    Chelsea ‘open to selling Hakim Ziyech’ just one year after Ajax transfer with Napoli interested in Moroccan winger

    CHELSEA are open to selling Hakim Ziyech just one year after his arrival at Stamford Bridge, according to shock reports. The Moroccan winger, 28, arrived in West London from Ajax in a £36.7million transfer last summer.
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    Hakim Ziyech could be sold by Chelsea just a year after he arrived at the clubCredit: Getty
    He made 39 appearances across all competitions, scoring six goals and assisting four.
    Among those were two crucial finishes against Manchester City to help beat Pep Guardiola’s side in the FA Cup and Premier League.
    But according to Calciomercato in Italy, Ziyech could be moved on when the transfer market reopens.
    And the report adds Serie A giants Napoli are considering a bid.
    New Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti will be keen to make his mark on the squad after taking over this summer.
    And he also faces the prospect of losing attackers Lorenzo Insigne and Hirving Lozano.
    AC Milan may be tempted to swoop for the Chelsea star but neither Italian outfit have made formal approaches just yet.
    Ziyech faces tough competition in the Chelsea attack with the likes of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Timo Werner all battling for starting spots.
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    And with the potential arrival of a new No9 – such as Harry Kane, Erling Haaland or Romelu Lukaku – and Werner pushed wide, Ziyech’s opportunities could be limited further.
    Thomas Tuchel may also want to shake up the squad more in his first full transfer window in charge, especially with the added lure of signing players for the European champions.
    Olivier Giroud also penned a secret contract extension in April to remain with the Blues for another season.
    However, seven players will be released when their contracts expire at the end of June, including Marco van Ginkel and Willy Caballero.

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    AC Milan ‘inform Chelsea they are triggering Fikayo Tomori’s £24m transfer clause’ after impressing on loan

    AC MILAN will sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on a permanent deal this summer, according to reports.The loanee’s impressive performances have reportedly persuaded the Italian giants to splash the cash on him.
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    Fiyako Tomori, 23, celebrates his first Serie A goal for AC MilanCredit: AP
    According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Milan are triggering a clause in Tomori’s loan deal to sign the player permanently.
    The fee for the English defender is believed to be €28.5million – around £24.5m.
    The 23-year-old is believed to have agreed a five-year deal at the San Siro with the deal expected to be announced next week.
    Tomori has done well for Milan since moving on loan in January, making 17 Serie A appearances to help them finish second – their best since 2012 – and qualify for the Champions League.
    He joined Chelsea as a seven-year-old and worked his way up through the ranks, impressing on loan in the Championship with Brighton, Hull and Derby.
    Tomori played under Frank Lampard at the latter club, winning their player of the year award and helping the Rams reach the Champioship play-off final.
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    He returned to Chelsea ahead of the 2019-20 season when Lampard was appointed Blues manager, making 15 Premier League appearances that season.
    But Tamori lost his place in the team at the beginning of this campaign after the West London side signed experienced defender Thaigo Silva.
    He appeared just once in the Premier League before swapping Stamford Bridge for the San Siro.

    And the youngster’s decision to allegedly join Milan permanently may have something to do with Silva signing a new one-year contract with the Blues.
    Striker Olivier Giroud has also signed a new one-year deal and manager Thomas Tuchel has put pen to paper for another two years.
    But goalkeeper Willy Caballero and Jamal Blackman will leave the club at the end of this month when their contracts expire.
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