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      Tottenham star Erik Lamela wanted by Bologna in summer transfer as Italian club chief CONFIRMS approach for midfielder

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      TOTTENHAM star Erik Lamela is wanted by Bologna, the Italian club’s chief has confirmed.The Argentine is in his eighth season with the North Londoners, having joined from AS Roma in 2013.
      Erik Lamela has played 251 times for Spurs but is wanted by BolognaCredit: Reuters
      But the man that brought him to the Italian capital from South America two years prior, now wants to reunite with the Argentine at his current club Bologna.
      Club director Walter Sabatini, 65, said: “Erik Lamela is a potential target.
      “We’re trying to see if there are chances to sign Lamela from Spurs – and it’s not sure.
      “We’ll see.”
      Lamela, 29, scored 21 goals and laid on 13 assists during two seasons with Roma, convincing Spurs to spend £25.8million on him following Gareth Bale’s departure.
      A tumultuous, rollercoaster eight years have followed, with Lamela experiencing glorious highs and grim lows in a Tottenham shirt.
      The Argentine has had to endure horrendous injury issues, missing 13 months between October 2016 and November 2017 with a hip issue.
      But he has also produced moments of outstanding quality, most recently including his ingenious rabona against Arsenal.
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      Lamela, 29, is capable of the sublimeCredit: Reuters
      Walter Sabatini, 65 brought Lamela to AS Roma in 2011Credit: Getty

      Lamela’s work rate can never be doubted either, often being seen flying into sliding tackles.
      But he is set for talks with Spurs regarding his future, as his contract will enter its final 12 months in the summer.
      Lamela has made 251 appearances for the Lilywhites, scoring 37 times, including efforts against Barcelona, Manchester City and Manchester United, as well as a hat-trick against AS Monaco – while providing 47 assists.
      He has also won 25 caps for his country, featuring at two Copa Americas, and scoring three times alongside Lionel Messi and Co.
      Lamela signed for Spurs for £25.8m in 2013
      The Argentine played his best football under former boss Mauricio PochettinoCredit: Reuters
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      Watch Didier Drogba’s son Isaac, 20, score first professional goal for Folgore Caratese in Italy’s Serie D

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      ISAAC DROGBA – the son of former Chelsea star Didier – has scored his first professional goal.The 20-year-old scored the winner for Folgore Caratese in their 1-0 Serie D victory against Caronnese.

      Isaac Drogba slots home from close range
      The 20-year-old celebrates his first professional goal
      Drogba was on the end of a set piece, calmly slotting the ball home to give the fourth tier club all three points.
      It is a promising start to the youngster’s professional career, which has taken a while to get going.
      Initially part of Chelsea’s academy, Drogba was released by the Blues in 2018.
      He followed in his father’s footsteps by signing for Guingamp – the team where the 43-year-old scored 17 Ligue 1 goals in 2002-03.
      But Drogba Jr was released last summer without making a single appearance, before he was given a chance to kick-start his career by the Italian minnows in February.
      He went on to make his professional debut the same month.
      If the youngster emulates just a fraction of what his old man did on the pitch, he’ll have some career.
      The former Chelsea man enjoyed a stellar career, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2012.
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      But his son is a long way from the top.
      Unlike England’s fourth tier – League Two – there are 166 teams in Serie D battling across nine sub-divisions.
      The winners of each sub-division are promoted to Serie C, where 60 teams compete across three leagues.
      If Drogba continues scoring, though, it won’t be long until bigger teams take notice.
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      Paulo Dybala and girlfriend Oriana Sabatini have controversial crotch lift video DELETED by TikTok

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      ARSENAL target Paulo Dybala and his girlfriend Oriana Sabatini have been censored by TikTok after attempting the viral one-arm lift challenge.The Juventus frontman made a hash of his bid to lift Oriana up in the air under her thigh as the couple’s two pet dogs Kaia and Bowen looked on.
      Paulo Dybala made a mess of the controversial challenge
      The model was nearly sent crashing into kitchen furniture by her boyfriend, touted as a potential replacement for on-loan Real Madrid player Martin Odegaard at Arsenal, in the pair’s attempts to emulate the online craze.
      Oriana posted the footage of their botched lift on Instagram after complaining it had been removed by Tiktok censors for being unsuitable.
      The footage showed the pretty brunette, also a singer and actress, grabbing at her crotch and yelling as she was flung forward in Paulo’s awkward attempt to elevate her using only his right forearm before they had another go which wasn’t filmed.
      Oriana, who last March had to self-isolate with her footballer boyfriend after contracting coronavirus, posted the original TikTok video she later uploaded on Instagram with the message: “TikTok at it again. They erased this so it’s gone to Instagram.”
      One of her 32,000 fans offered his advice about what the pair were doing wrong, saying: “The problem is that Paulo’s arm is in the wrong place.
      “He’s trying to lift Oriana up with his wrist and needs to put his forearm further forward.”
      Juventus are reportedly ready to consider bids for the Argentine international, who has only made 16 appearances for Juventus in all competitions this season.
      Dybala is dating pop star Oriana SabatiniCredit: Refer to Caption
      The happy couple struggled with Covid-19 last yearCredit: https://www.instagram.com/orianasabatini/
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      Arsenal are said to be planning a move for the 27-year-old if manager Mikel Arteta is unable to keep Odegaard at the North London club.
      Chelsea and Tottenham are also understood to be interested in luring Dybala away from his current club.
      He will enter the final year of his contract in Turin this summer.

      Dybala has been linked with a Juventus exitCredit: Getty
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      Cristiano Ronaldo’s dreadful Juventus free-kick record defended by No3 keeper who says ‘in training, they all go in’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S dreadful Juventus free-kick record has been defended by the third-choice goalkeeper, who insists they ‘all go in’ during training.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored a whopping 46 direct free-kicks during his illustrious career – including that belter against Portsmouth in 2008.
      Cristiano Ronaldo had his woeful free-kick record defended by Juventus’ third-choice goalkeeperCredit: Getty
      But his return since arriving at Juventus for £99million three years ago is dismal.
      As reported by Marca, Opta stats show Ronaldo has scored just one direct free-kick from 72 attempts for the Old Lady.
      That solo success came last July in the derby against Torino, his 43rd effort.
      But Juventus’ No3 stopper Carlo Pinsoglio insists he is far more clinical on the training ground.
      He told Tuttosport: “In training, they all go in.
      “Why doesn’t he score them in a match? I don’t know, obviously in a match it’s different than in training, but I don’t know. Bad luck maybe.”
      Pinsoglio, 31, joined the youth ranks at Juventus in 2000 but has just three league appearances for the club to his name.
      Despite the backseat role at Juventus behind Wojciech Szczesny and Gianluigi Buffon, he insists he has a great relationship with the superstar forward.
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      Manager Andrea Pirlo only pockets £1.6million-per-year after taking charge of the club

      Pinsoglio added: “I have a beautiful friendship with him.
      “My team-mates make fun of me saying that I’ll go to the Euros with the Portugal staff and Cristiano.
      “Ronaldo is a simple guy, not a star, he’s quiet, he likes to laugh and joke.”
      Ronaldo, 36, may not be hitting the right notes with free-kicks at Juventus – but has still managed 95 goals in just 123 appearances.
      That includes 23 goals in 24 Serie A games this term.
      But there remains serious doubt over the Portuguese forward’s future.
      Another failure in the Champions League, league struggles and the financial hit of coronavirus has led to speculation of a transfer away – with a stunning return to Real Madrid on the cards.
      He famously banged in a sensational free-kick against Portsmouth in 2008 during his Manchester United daysCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Ronaldo’s only goal from a free-kick for Juventus came against Torino last JulyCredit: Getty
      Carlo Pinsoglio hailed the ex-Real Madrid man’s clinical streak in trainingCredit: Getty

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      Chelsea ‘consider Romelu Lukaku transfer if they miss out on Erling Haaland’ but Inter star doubts he’ll return to Prem

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      CHELSEA will consider a sensational swoop to re-sign Romelu Lukaku if they fail in their transfer pursuit of Erling Haaland, according to reports.But the Inter Milan striker doubts he will make a return to the Premier League.
      Chelsea are weighing up a move to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford BridgeCredit: Reuters
      The Blues are desperate to bring in a new No9 when the summer window opens with Haaland their first choice.
      But with the Borussia Dortmund man wanted by plenty of Europe’s top clubs, it is thought Chelsea are preparing a list of back-up options.
      And according to The Telegraph, Thomas Tuchel is considering going for Lukaku.
      The £73million Belgian star, 27, has been in red-hot form since swapping Old Trafford for the San Siro in 2019.
      He has a whopping 59 goals in 85 appearances for the club and looks on course to help power Antonio Conte’s side to a first Serie A crown since 2010.
      Lukaku spent three years on Chelsea’s books between 2011 and 2014 but managed no goals in 15 first-team appearances.
      He joined West Brom and Everton on loan before making a permanent switch to Goodison Park then signed for Manchester United in 2017.
      However, Chelsea’s hopes of persuading him to return could be dashed by comments the forward made last April.
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      He was asked on Twitter if he will ‘ever play in the Premier League again and will it be back at Everton?’
      Lukaku replied: “I don’t think so but I loved my time at Everton for real.”
      He added a thinking emoji when asked about an MLS switch and revealed he would definitely keen to return to Anderlecht one day.
      But his reluctance to head back to England could open the door for Barcelona to swoop.
      Like Chelsea, the Catalan giants are desperate for a new No9 after failing to replace Luis Suarez’s goals last summer.
      Lukaku’s Inter team-mate Lautaro Martinez was heavily linked last year but according to Mundo Deportivo via Corriere Dello Sport, they are now eyeing the ex-Toffee instead.
      Barca are also keen on Haaland as well as Eintracht Frankfurt hitman Andre Silva who has been banging the goals in this term with 22 in 26 games.
      Erling Haaland is top of plenty of transfer wishlists ahead of the summer transfer windowCredit: Getty

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      Chelsea ‘pricing themselves out of Tiemoue Bakayoko transfer sale with Napoli not interested in paying £15m demands’

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      CHELSEA are pricing themselves out of selling Tiemoue Bakayoko with Napoli not interested in paying £15million, reports say. Bakayoko joined the Serie A side last summer having been told he was not part of Frank Lampard’s plans.
      Chelsea reportedly want £15m to sell Tiemoue BakayokoCredit: Sportphoto24/Marco Canoniero

      And after initially impressing at Napoli, and agreement to sign him permanently at the end of the season looked likely.
      But after a dip in performances, the Italians are now not willing to meet Chelsea’s £15m fee, and will negotiate, according to CalcioNapoli24.
      It is understood Bakayoko wants to stay with Napoli and manager Gennaro Gattuso.
      The Frenchman, 26, played at AC Milan under Gattuso, his first loan away from Chelsea.
      The following season, he was shipped out to Monaco – the side he left the Blues for in 2017 – for a year.
      Bakayoko appears ready to leave Chelsea for good and has put all his efforts into helping Napoli qualify for next season’s Champions League.
      His brother and agent Abdoulaye told Si gonfia la rete: “He is focused on finishing the season.
      “The goal is obviously the Champions League, he is recharging the batteries for these remaining matches.
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      “Not an easy moment? I think this drop in form was common to the whole team.
      “He arrived on loan and there were high expectations of him and therefore he ended up more in the crosshairs of critics, he may be an example of the moment.
      “He is very focused on this situation of chasing the Champions League.
      “In the last few weeks, the situation has been this but it has involved the whole team.”

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      Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot ‘set to be SOLD by Juventus’ to free up transfer funds for Man Utd’s Paul Pogba’

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      JUVENTUS will fund a summer move for Paul Pogba by selling Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.The Old Lady have had a poor campaign, already out of the Champions League and trailing Serie A leaders Inter Milan by ten points.
      Paul Pogba is being linked with a Man United exitCredit: Reuters
      Aaron Ramsey and Adrien Rabiot could be shipped out this summerCredit: AFP
      In order to revitalise their fortunes, Juve want to turn to an old face.
      Manchester United star Pogba, 28, made his name in Turin between 2012 and 2016, before returning to Old Trafford for £89million.
      But, set to have just a year remaining on his Red Devils deal, the Frenchman may be up for grabs come the end of the season.
      And according to Calciomercato, Juventus are willing to ship out two regulars in order to fund the switch.
      Ramsey, and Pogba’s international team-mate Rabiot, are both claimed to earn around £120,000-a-week at Allianz Stadium, altough Ramsey also pocketed a substantial signing on fee when he joined for free from Arsenal.
      But in order to afford Pogba, partly given the enormous salary paid to Cristiano Ronaldo, the duo will have to be moved on.
      Remarkably, West Ham are currently favourites to land Welshman Ramsey’s signature, while Everton and Liverpool have also been linked with the 30-year-old.
      The Toffees are also rumoured to be fans of Rabiot, who manager Carlo Ancelotti handed a senior pro debut to while at Paris Saint-Germain.

      Juventus are determined to reduce their wage billCredit: Reuters
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      Manchester City are also in the race to sign the 25-year-old.
      Rabiot would pull no punches should he go to City, however, if his recent outburst while on international duty is anything to go by.
      The midfielder, who refused to be on the standby list after missing out on Didier Deschamps’ World Cup squad in 2018, questioned the commitment of his team as France drew 1-1 with Ukraine.
      He huffed: “We knew what to expect against Ukraine. They were here for the counter attacks. All the teams in our group are going to play like this. We have to adapt.
      “If it did not work it is because we didn’t give everything on the pitch.
      “We should have put more intensity. With the players we have we must be able to play in any system. It’s a question of method and of willpower.”
      France slumped to a 1-1 draw against UkraineCredit: Reuters
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      Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez splash out on new dog Antonia… but fans not convinced by her bizarre look

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO’S girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez has shared snaps of their new dog… though her followers aren’t too crazy on their pooch’s look.The 27-year-old posted snaps of the Chinese Crested dog playing in the sun on Instagram to her 24 million followers.
      Georgina Rodriguez showed off her new pooch on social media to her 24 million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Rodriguez’s fans were not impressed by the look of the Chinese Crested dogCredit: Instagram @georginagio
      Rodriguez and Ronaldo are known to be animal lovers, and were left heartbroken when their beloved hairless cat was almost killed by a car last month.
      The five-time Ballon d’Or winner even managed to woo a model as he enticed Amal Saber back to his place by showing her his pet dogs in 2014.
      And Ronaldo has added another dog to his stable, with Rodriguez uploading the cute snaps of their new animal on social media.
      Captioning the post, she said: “Antonia, ‘La Toni’ for friends.”
      Though some of her followers let it be known that they wasn’t fans of the hairless dog.
      One user commented: “You are so cool, but why have such an ugly dog?”
      Another remarked: “Overrated dog like Pendo.”
      A third added: “First a cat which is inside out, and now a dog too.”
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      Juventus striker Ronaldo and his girlfriend Rodriguez are known to be animal loversCredit: Instagram

      One simply stated: “He is disgusting.”
      Another messaged: “What even is that?”
      Ronaldo is facing an uncertain future in Turin with reports stating that the Old Lady are ready to sell him, with the player keen on a move back to Real Madrid.

      But Juve chief Pavel Nedved has played down those rumours as he insisted the 36-year-old will be staying until at least next year.
      He told DAZN: “For me, Ronaldo can’t be touched.
      “He has a contract until June 30, 2022 and will stay. What happens after that remains to be seen.”
      Rodriguez was heartbroken last month after their cat was almost killed by a car

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