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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea in major Victor Osimhen transfer boost as Napoli move for replacement

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      CHELSEA, MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal have been given a boost in their battle to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.The Italian club are reported to have lined up a replacement for the Nigerian centre forward, paving the way for him to make a big-money move to the Premier League this summer.Victor Osimhen could be set to leave Napoli this summerCredit: AlamyLille frontman Jonathan David, himself a target for a number of Premier League clubs, is the man Napoli want to fill Osimhen’s boots.According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Canada international David is ready to join the Italian club even if they fail to qualify for European football next season.Napoli and Lille are said to be haggling over David’s transfer fee, with the Italians said to be offering £30m plus bonus payments while the Ligue 1 side want £42.7m up front.But the negotiations appear to signal that Napoli are resigned to losing Osimhen, the striker who fired them to the Serie A title last season, this summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOsimhen’s release clause is believed to be up to £110m, putting him within the reach of only a small number of clubs.Long-term suitors Chelsea and United would have to raise money through sales to be able to afford the 25 year old. Inside Victor Osimhen’s life as a footballerArsenal would also have to think hard about breaking the club transfer record they set when Declan Rice arrived from West Ham for £105m.The Premier League trio are also likely to face stiff competition from Champions League semi-finalists Paris Saint-Germain.Most read in FootballThe French side regard Osimhen as the best candidate to replace star striker Kylian Mbappe, with the Frenchman all but certain to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.Napoli are prepared to triple David’s wages at Lille to nearly £60,000 per week and to give the 24 year old a five-year deal.New York-born David helped Lille win a shock French title in his first season at the club  in 2020/1 and has continued to bang in the goals.The former Gent striker has found the net 81 times in 175 appearances for Lille.Lille hotshot Jonathan David has been linked with a Premier League move but is now set to join NapoliCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd outcast Anthony Martial ‘thrown Premier League transfer lifeline’ but could join former Champions League winners

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      ANTHONY MARTIAL could reportedly be thrown a Premier League lifeline this summer.The Manchester United forward is set to leave the club at the end of the season with his contract expiring.Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Anthony MartialCredit: AlamyMartial, 28, is on the lookout for his next club and has been linked with the likes of Inter Milan and Fenerbahce.The Frenchman could also have more options on the table as Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with an interest.Italian outlet Tuttosport have claimed that the North London outfit are looking at the forward.Spurs will have to fight off interest from Serie A giants Juventus.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Bianconeri are also said to be considering a move for Martial to strengthen their attacking options.The club had wanted to sign former West Ham star Felipe Anderson once his contract expired at Lazio.However, they missed out as he confirmed that his new club will be Brazilian side Palmeiras.Tottenham could have the edge over Juventus as the Italians may struggle to afford Martial’s wages.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe is said to be on £240,000-a-week which could be too much for Juventus.The forward could get Ange Postecoglou a more direct option in his attack should he move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The manager currently has Heung-min Son, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski in his attack.Martial could take up a spot as a more traditional striker but would also be another option on the wing.He has struggled this season at Man United for fitness and has only featured 13 times in the Premier League.In total, Martial has played 19 times in all competitions, scoring two goals. More

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      Forgotten ex-West Ham star CONFIRMS Lazio exit and seals emotional transfer before Serie A season finished

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      FELIPE ANDERSON has confirmed that he will leave Lazio at the end of the season.The forgotten West Ham star was out of contract at the Serie A outfit at the end of the season.Felipe Anderson will leave Lazio at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyAnderson posted an emotional statement on social mediaCredit: TwitterHe starred for West Ham in the 2018/19 seasonCredit: Getty Images – GettyAnderson, 31, joined the Hammers from Lazio back in 2018 for a club-record fee of £45million.After a stellar first season, the attacker began to struggle in the Premier League and was not fancied by manager David Moyes.The Brazilian was initially sent on loan to Porto but struggled to make an impact in Portugal.In 2021, Anderson returned to Lazio on a permanent transfer and rediscovered his form.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLNow, Anderson will leave the Rome-based club yet again after revealing he has not reached an agreement on a new contract.He confirmed his exit on social media with an emotional statement.It read: “Out of respect for Lazio and its fans who always supported me, I confirm that I have not reached an agreement to renew my contract with the club and I will therefore follow a new path next season.”I always proved my professionalism and my commitment to Lazio.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”So I can assure you that I will continue to dedicate myself to honouring this jersey until the very last day of my contract.”Thank you for everything!”I’m an ex-Premier League star… I saved my career by two-footing and then punching my OWN MANAGERHe is moving back to his native Brazil after having signed a contract with Palmeiras that will run until 2027, despite links to Juventus.Over his two spells in Italy, Anderson scored 58 goals and assisted 63 in 319 appearances in all competitions.For West Ham, he made 73 appearances, scored 12 goals and assisted 13 more.Anderson broke through at Santos as a teenager and impressed enough to earn a £5m move to Lazio.During his career, he has won the Copa Libertadores, the Recopa Sudamericana, the Supercoppa Italia and an Olympic gold medal. More

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      I was a football champion but quit to be a Buddhist monk – I packed everything up for a simpler life in Thailand

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      A FORMER football gave up the sport he loved to become a Buddhist monk in Thailand.Kevin Lidin played in Italy’s Serie C for Paganese Calcio 1926 and AC Pisa after playing in his native Sweden during his youth.Kevin Lidin quit football to become a monkCredit: InstagramHe now lives in Thailand where he is a Buddhist monkCredit: InstagramThe former midfielder won the Serie C play-offs with AC Pisa in 2019Credit: InstagramLidin, right, is a big proponent of yogaCredit: InstagramLidin teaches about the importance of giving backCredit: InstagramHe even managed to get his hands on a trophy during his time at Pisa, winning the Serie C play-offs with Pisa in 2019.But injuries forced Lidin to retire in 2021 so he decided to quit his flash lifestyle, which included trips to Dubai, in favour of becoming a monk.He began to go on meditation retreats to Thailand and took up yoga, becoming an instructor in tourist hotspot Ko Pha-ngan.The Swede even modelled for clothing brand Teddy Stratford last year and quit alcohol in his pursuit of finding “true happiness”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLidin believes that can be found by not intoxicating oneself and not overconsuming on “easy products” like social media or unhealthy foods.He advises his almost 11,000 Instagram followers not to be impressed by money, degrees and titles and to instead mediate and take control of their physical health.Lidin wrote last year: “In 2021 my professional football career ended due to injuries.”I started to ask myself what happiness is and what the purpose of life is.Most read in FootballFootballers who became priests/monks

      Taribo West – Nigeria and Inter Milan star became a pastor and found his own church called ‘Shelter in the Storm Miracle Ministries of All Nation’
      Philip Mulryne – Ex-Man Utd, became a Catholic priest
      Gavin Peacock – Played for Chelsea and Newcastle before becoming a pastor in Canada
      Bruce Dyer – Ex-Crystal Palace star and first £1million teenager. He became a pastor and set up the evangelical fellowship ‘Love Life UK Church’
      Alan Comfort – Ex-Leyton Orient, became a CofE reverend
      Chase Hilgenbrinck – Ex-MLS star became a Catholic priest

      BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Most people will never ask themselves this question, the ones who do often believe that becoming financially free or famous will mak them happy. “After studying the science of happiness, becoming a moink and practising yoga I found the answer of what happiness is. I learned how to get it and how to keep it.”Above all he teaches people to “not take life too seriously”, while he still finds time for his first love football by incorporating a ball into his yoga exercises.Lidin, right, also teaches people how to reach happinessCredit: InstagramHe quit football in 2021 due to injuriesCredit: Instagram More

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      Roma star Evan Ndicka collapses on pitch as Serie A clash with Udinese abandoned amid terrifying scenes

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      ROMA defender Evan Ndicka was stretchered off after collapsing off the ball during their clash with Udinese.The 24-year-old was taken away by medical staff in the 74th minute of the Serie A clash, before the match was abandoned.Evan Ndicka was carried off by medics in the 74th minute before the game was abandonedCredit: TNT SportsThe referee discussed the situation with both sets of playersCredit: TNT SportsNdicka reportedly gave a thumbs-up as he was stretchered offCredit: GettyNdicka was pictured in hospital in good spirits later in the eveningCredit: X @ASRomaEN
      He went to ground while Roma had possession of the ball and could be seen holding his chest.It has since been confirmed by his club that he is conscious and has been “transported to hospital for checks”.A Roma statement read: “Following an illness suffered on the pitch by Evan Ndicka, #UdineseRoma was suspended.”The player is conscious and was transported to hospital for checks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Come on Evan, we’re all with you! 💪”The game was 1-1 at the time of the suspension.The Roma players huddled together, before both teams were talked through the situation by the referee.After some discussion, the official blew his whistle and instructed the players to leave the field.Most read in FootballWho is Evan Ndicka?Evan Ndicka has been with Roma since 2023.

      The 24-year-old joined the Italian outfit from Eintracht Frankfurt on a five-year deal.
      The big centre-back started his career at Auxerre in France.
      As he rose through the youth ranks, he represented France at every level up to the Under-21s.
      But he has since represented Ivory Coast at international level, making 14 appearances for the African giants.
      He’d made 27 appearances in all competitions prior to the medical scare vs Udinese.

      Fans from both clubs applauded the decision.And those on social media were quick to share messages of support for the Ivory Coast international.One said: “Thoughts and prayers with Evan Ndicka 🙏🙏.”Another added: “Thoughts are with Ndicka and his friends and family as he’s stretchered off due to collapsing on the pitch. Get well soon 🧡🙁.”A third replied: “Forza Evan Ndicka! We are all with you brother ❤️💛❤️💛.”While a fourth responded: “Prayers up for Ndicka 🙏.”Hours later, the club gave another update with a picture of Ndicka sitting up in his hospital bed.The defender could be seen tensing his arm after being visited by his team-mates.The update read: “The squad went to visit Ndicka at the hospital.”Evan is feeling better and is in good spirits.”He will remain in the hospital for further observations. Forza Evan!”Roberto Pereyra had given Udinese a 23rd-minute lead on Sunday evening.But ex-Chelsea man Romelu Lukaku levelled midway through the second period, shortly before Ndicka went down.Roma came into the game sitting in fifth place, four points adrift of Bologna in fourth.Ndicka joined Roma from Eintracht Frankfurt in the summer having played 183 games for the German side, winning the Europa League in 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has earned 14 caps for Ivory Coast since making his debut in 2023.And he played every minute of his country’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph earlier this year.Romelu Lukaku scored Roma’s equaliser before the game was abandonedCredit: AP More

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      Man Utd transfer target Gleison Bremer ‘has clause in contract to QUIT Juventus… but not until 2025’

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      GLEISON BREMER could swap the Old Lady for Old Trafford – but not until next year.That’s due to a reported £43million exit clause in the Brazil centre-back’s contract.Man Utd target Gleison Bremer has a release clause for 2025Credit: RexJarrad Branthwaite is rated United’s other main defensive targetCredit: AlamyJuventus’ star man, 27, is rated Manchester United’s top transfer target in defence – along with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.And Gazzetta dello Sport say he only renewed his last deal until 2028 with an agreement he could move in 2025.Bremer could even be sold before that – but only under the “right conditions” which are likely to include a fee of over £60m.Juve would love to keep such a consistent, stand-out performer.READ MORE TOP FOOTBALLBremer’s stature has grown ever more since arriving at the Allianz Stadium in 2022 following four impressive years with Torino.However, it’s understood Juve can only force him to stay beyond 2025 if they hand him a hefty pay rise.The Italian giants agreed his exit clause to help bring overall costs down.Bremer has hinted he is keen for a Premier League move at some stage.Most read in FootballBut two years ago he chose Juventus over Tottenham.Nonetheless, he would come far cheaper for United than Branthwaite.Bruno Fernandes and Bournemouth boss Iraola in heated debate on pitch at full-time after controversial Man Utd drawThe Everton hero, 21, is understood to be valued at around £80m after breaking into the senior England squad this year.The Red Devils are also said to be monitoring Boca Juniors’ Aaron Anselmino, 18, and 19-year-old Mikayil Faye at Barcelona B. More

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      Forgotten Liverpool star demands Serie A contract be RIPPED UP as he says ‘I don’t want another €1 from you’

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      FORMER Liverpool star Luis Alberto has delivered a damning verdict on Lazio and demanded his contract is RIPPED UP.Alberto, 31, has been at the Italian outfit since 2016 after leaving the Reds.Luis Alberto has declared that he wants to terminate his contract at LazioCredit: RexAlberto left Liverpool in 2016Credit: PA:Press AssociationHowever, the midfielder is now looking for pastures new after asking to club to terminate his contract.Speaking to DAZN after a 4-1 win over Salernita on Friday, he said: “The last few weeks have been difficult for me. “I don’t know what the project is going to be, but I can say that I will certainly not be part of the project for next season.”I already asked the club to terminate my contract, I do not want to take one more Euro from Lazio. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I think it is only right now to step aside. “This club has given me so much, but the time has come to step aside and leave it to others.”Alberto is under contract until 2027.Liverpool will be owed 30 per cent of any fee Lazio get for Alberto.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has made 302 appearances for the Rome-based club, scoring 51 goals and adding 76 assists.Things have not gone to plan for the club this season, with the team sitting in seventh in the Serie A table.Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel Messi More

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      Man Utd ‘face £37m loss as Inter Milan target shock cut-price transfer for Aaron Wan-Bissaka’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will suffer a £37MILLION loss if Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaves for Inter Milan this summer.Inter are reportedly eyeing a £13million price tag on the Old Trafford full-back.The sale of Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Inter will result in a mammoth financial loss for UnitedCredit: GettyWan-Bissaka, 26, will kick off United’s summer clear-out after making 13 Premier League starts this season.He has seen his campaign disrupted by injury, missing 12 games in total due to hamstring issues.Wan-Bissaka remains a fan-favourite, but he has reportedly been deemed surplus to requirements, despite the lack of fit defenders at United.His contract is set to expire in 2025 after the club activated the option to extend his contract in January.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut United – who bought Wan-Bissaka from Crystal Palace for £50m in 2019 – are set to lose a staggering £37m if his move to Italy goes ahead.According to Italian news outlet Calciomercato, Inter chiefs will pay no more than £13m to acquire his services.That is roughly half the fee they hope to receive if Inter sell Denzel Dumfries in the summer following stalled contract talks. The Serie A side did reportedly offer Dumfries to United in a swap deal in January, but this was rejected.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERDumfries, 27, remains one of the best attacking right-backs in Europe following his five league assists and three goals this season.But the Nerazzurri are aware of the growing interest in their starman and they will not let Dumfries go for less than £43.5million.Dumfries’ current deal also runs out in 2025 and the defender has been on United’s radar for some time.Wan-Bissaka is one of 11 stars reportedly on the chopping block following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 27.7 per cent £1.03bn partial takeover.Casemiro becomes fan favourite at CHELSEA as video of Man Utd star being ‘thoroughly nice’ to Blues supporters emergesElsewhere, Chelsea are additionally interested in Dumfries coming to Stamford Bridge this summer.The ongoing injury crisis around Blues captain Reece James has forced Mauricio Pochettino to consider bringing in reinforcements.Meanwhile, despite making a total of 181 appearances for United, Wan-Bissaka has never made a senior England appearance. Harry Maguire – from Man Utd comedy figure to Ten Hag’s last hopeBy Neil Custis
      THIS time last year Harry Maguire accepted his future lay away from Manchester United — with boss Erik ten Hag happy for him to leave.Now, Ten Hag has identified the England centre-half as the man to rescue United’s sorry season.Maguire certainly wasn’t seen as so key last term when Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof and even Luke Shaw — when United played a back-three — were ahead in the pecking order.The ignominy of having the captain’s armband taken off him in the summer and handed to Bruno Fernandes felt like the final straw.But before a proposed £30million move to West Ham could go through, a deeply hurt Maguire wanted a £15m payout from United and was not going to budge.Neither would United and it looked like he was heading for footballing oblivion.That was to underestimate the Sheffield-born player, who was determined to show his steel and prove his detractors wrong.Through the ups and downs, trials and tribulations of this season, he can come out with his head held high, having constantly stepped up to the plate as injuries have ravaged the back four.All of the four players mentioned ­previously are in the treatment room.Maguire, 31, has been there himself but tries to play through the knocks, pulls and strains.His experience will be even more important with 19-year-old Willy Kambwala alongside him at Bournemouth today — as he was in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool.And Maguire now has Ten Hag’s praise ringing in his ears.The United manager said: “We were always very happy with Harry Maguire but he wants to play.“He’s a great leader, he’s a very good defender, very comfortable on the ball and I count all of those abilities. We have had problems with our defensive line so he is even more important to lead that line, to make us play from the back.“We are very pleased he is there and we need him to get our results and achieve our targets.”
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