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      Lukaku set to return to Chelsea ‘against his will’ with Inter Milan ‘unable and unwilling to finance another transfer’

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      ROMELU LUKAKU will reportedly have to reluctantly return to Chelsea at the end of his Inter Milan loan despite wanting to stay in Italy.The 29-year-old striker helped the Serie A giants to title glory in 2021 before heading back to the Blues in a £98.5m move.
      Romelu Lukaku is set for heartbreak this summer according to a new report in ItalyCredit: Rex
      But his second stint at Chelsea failed to turn into the dream he envisioned and he returned to Inter on loan last summer.
      However, the Belgian striker has endured a frustrating campaign on the injury front and has scored just seven goals in 24 games.
      Even though he has endured those difficulties, he wants to remain with Inter, but he appears to be set for disappointment, according to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport.
      They claim that Lukaku will return to West London “against his will” as his loan club is not able to afford the potential cost of another move.
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      They recently announced losses of £694m over the past decade along with an annual operating loss of around £133m.
      That means that chiefs will be forced into trying to make savings this summer along with the prospect that they may miss out on qualification for the Champions League and the financial rewards that would bring.
      This update states that they feel they have not received enough in return from Lukaku this term to justify the £6.9m loan fee plus the cost of covering a significant part of his £325,000-a-week wages.
      And now Inter are planning ahead for a future without the ex-Everton and Manchester United man in attack.
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      The report also stresses that Lukaku wants to stay so that he is prepared to take a wage cut.
      He has also scored some vital goals in recent weeks, especially in the Champions League, as he netted the winner against Porto in the last-16 as well as getting one in last week’s 2-0 first-leg quarter final win over Benfica.
      But now it seems that he will have to go on a red-hot streak until the end of the season in order to try and change Inter’s minds.
      It also leaves Chelsea with a potential dilemma as they will need to balance the books after Todd Boehly’s huge outlay on new signings.
      And the striker will no doubt have been viewed as one of the players that the club could sell in order to recoup funds. More

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      Antonio Conte lined up for new job as he targets return to management after Tottenham sacking

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      ANTONIO CONTE could replace Jose Mourinho at Roma this summer, according to reports.The Italian, 53, was dismissed by Tottenham in March after 16 months in charge.
      Antonio Conte is available after being sacked by SpursCredit: Reuters
      Jose Mourinho could leave Roma for Paris Saint-Germain in the summerCredit: Getty
      His exit came following a scathing rant about his players and the club in the wake of a 3-3 draw with Southampton.
      And he was expected to leave Tottenham at the end of the season anyway as his contract was set to run out.
      Now Calcio Mercato are reporting he could be employed by Roma in the coming months.
      However, that is dependent on whether Mourinho remains in charge in the Italian capital.
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      The Portuguese head coach, 60, is being mooted as a candidate to take over at Paris Saint-Germain.
      It comes after a two-year period at Roma during which he has lifted the Europa Conference League trophy.
      Roma also sit third in Serie A and will look to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Feyenoord in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie on Thursday.
      PSG boss Christophe Galtier is set to lead the French giants to another Ligue 1 title, but their Champions League last-16 exit at the hands of Bayern Munich means his future is in doubt.
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      And Mourinho’s switch to PSG would leave the door open for Conte to assume control at Roma.
      It is understood he would be handed funds in the transfer market as the Italians seek to claim a first scudetto since 2001.
      Conte has won four Serie A titles as a manager – three with Juventus and one with Inter Milan.
      Both Juve and Inter are also thought to be interested in bringing him back to their clubs, but their financial positions make that an unlikely move. More

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      Fans heartbroken as Juventus starlet Fagioli left in tears on bench after being subbed following costly Sassuolo mistake

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      JUVENTUS starlet Nicolo Fagioli was overcome with tears on the bench after being hauled off straight after his error handed Sassuolo victory.Fans were split over boss Max Allegri’s “too ruthless” treatment of Fagioli as team-mates tried to console the Italy midfielder.
      Old Lady midfielder Nicolo Fagioli is comforted by bench colleagues but still found his blunder and resulting substitution hard to take

      The 22-year-old’s poor clearance led to Sassuolo sub Gregoire Defrel swivelling to fire the only goal on 64 minutes.
      Having been docked 15 points for illicit transfer dealings, Juve are now four points adrift of the top six.
      And one-club man Fagioli had his head in his hands crying after Allegri’s swift action.
      One fan posted: “I look at this and think, this is why Allegri has won 5 Serie A Titles. I rate Fagioli but NO ONE should be overprotected, NO ONE.”
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      Another wrote: “Fagioli in tears on the bench after coming off. Yes, he made a mistake, but this isn’t on him. He’s been brilliant for so much of the season. Can’t let this rest on his head.”
      And a third claimed: “Some managers are too ruthless to youngsters.”
      But many supporters backed the one-cap ace to bounce back as a linchpin player for the Old Lady.
      Such views included: “Fagioli made a mistake but he’s one of the few players that you can see genuinely cares about the shirt and our club. I actually love him.”
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      But maybe one post spoke for most.
      It read: “Fagioli crying is so heartbreaking. Even the best make mistakes. It was an accident as he gave the ball away for Sassuolo to score. Still the same player everyone wants to see in midfield everyday for Juventus.”
      Filip Kostic was taken off at the same time as Fagiolo, with Allegri bringing on Fabio Miretti and Federico Chiesa in a failed attempt to rescue at least a point.
      And Allegri refused to blame Fagioli for the defeat despite hauling him off.
      The boss said after the game: “His tears mean he is a responsible boy.
      “He made a mistake but he is not guilty of the loss, we are all responsible.”
      Meanwhile, Napoli remain 14 points clear in the Italian top-flight.
      But Tammy Abraham’s stoppage-time goal helped Jose Mourinho’s Roma move clear in third with Sunday’s 3-0 home win over Udinese. More

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      Barcelona and Inter Milan in talks over transfer swap deal involving two of their top midfield stars

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      BARCELONA and Inter Milan have discussed a swap deal involving midfielders Franck Kessie and Marcelo Brozovic, according to reports. Kessie joined Barcelona from Inter’s rivals AC Milan on a free transfer last summer but has consistently been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp.
      Kessie only joined Barcelona last summer but has been linked with a move away from Nou CampCredit: Rex
      Brozovic is reportedly seen as an ideal replacement for Sergio BusquetsCredit: Rex
      Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that a swap deal with Kessie and Inter midfielder Brozovic still has legs with specific factors making it an attractive option for both clubs.
      Brozovic has been at Inter since joining from Dinamo Zagreb in 2015 and has made 253 appearances for the club.
      The report adds that Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio met with his Barcelona counterpart Mateu Alemany on Thursday with the midfield pair part of their discussions.
      The idea of a swap deal was first mooted in January with nothing happening but Gazzetta have reported that the deal is still alive.
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      According to the report both midfielders are valued at about £26million which would make any potential swap relatively straight forward.
      It is also noted that both clubs would stand to benefit financially from the potential swap.
      Despite having a contract to 2026 there is ongoing tension between the Croatian and Inter with the report adding that Xavi likes his playmaking abilities.
      They report that the Catalan’s view the Croatian star as an ideal successor to Sergio Busquets.
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      The Ivory Coast international has reportedly been on Inter’s radar from long before he joined Barcelona. More

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      Man Utd in Victor Osimhen transfer blow as Napoli striker claims ‘I’m already at one of the biggest clubs’

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      NAPOLI hitman Victor Osimhen has dealt his suitors a blow by declaring: I am already at one of the biggest clubs.The Nigeria international has caught the eye of several teams over the last 18 months with a string of scintillating displays for the Italian giants – who are on the brink of winning the Scudetto.
      Victor Osimhen has caught the eye of several teams – including Manchester UnitedCredit: GETTY
      But the Nigeria international seemingly has no intention of leaving NapoliCredit: GETTY
      Manchester United are among the teams interested in acquiring Osimhen’s services, although they’ll seemingly be hard-pressed to following his public recommittal to the Neopolitans.
      The 24-year-old told TG5: “‘I’m at a great club and my career is growing constantly.
      “I am already at one of the biggest clubs and I could not ask for more. Forza Napoli always!”
      Osimhen’s comments just over a month after he admitted he dreams of playing in the Prem.
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      He said: “I think playing in one of the top five leagues in the world (Serie A) is an amazing feeling for me.
      “A lot of people worldwide consider the Premier League as the best and the strongest league but now I’m in one of the best leagues in the world which is the Italian Serie A.
      “I’m working so hard to make sure that I achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League someday.
      “But like I said, it’s a process and I just want to keep on this momentum and continue to do well.”
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      Napoli are 14 points clear of second-placed Lazio and are on the brink of winning their first Serie A title in 33 years.
      Osimhen said: “We are close to the objective and cannot wait to make our dream come true, to make it a reality.
      “The players always believed, we always thought we could do something exceptional, even when nobody else believed we could.
      “The affection from the city is extraordinary, I have never received so much love. I can’t wait to celebrate with them at the stadium.”
      Osihmen and his Napoli team-mates will be back in action on Tuesday night, facing fellow Italians AC Milan in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. More

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      Liverpool star Roberto Firmino wanted by Roma in free transfer as Jose Mourinho looks to raid Reds for striker

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      LIVERPOOL forward Roberto Firmino is reportedly receiving interest from Jose Mourinho’s Roma.The Brazilian, 31, will become a free agent in the summer after it was confirmed he will not renew his contract at the end of the season.
      Roberto Firmino will become a free agent in the summerCredit: Reuters
      It brings to an end an eight-year spell at Anfield where he has contributed 109 goals and 79 assists in 359 appearances.
      But it has not yet been confirmed where he will be playing his football come the start of the 2023/24 campaign.
      According to journalist Nicolo Schira, Roma are keen on the South American forward.
      Mourinho’s men are set to qualify for the Champions League as they sit third in the Serie A table.
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      Roma are also still in with a chance of winning the Europa League, despite a 1-0 defeat to Feyenoord in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
      But the Italian giants will need to pull out all the stops if they are to secure Firmino’s signature.
      He has been linked with Napoli, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and AC Milan.
      And earlier this week it was reported that Real Madrid are set to make a shock swoop for the former Hoffenheim man.
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      Firmino is best known for forming part of Liverpool’s deadly front trio alongside Mo Salah and Sadio Mane.
      But the arrivals of Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez, Diogo Jota and Coady Gakpo have slowly seen his game time dwindle under Jurgen Klopp.
      Firmino’s agent Roger Wittmann confirmed last month that the Brazil international will depart Merseyside in the summer.
      He told Scores365: “I can confirm that [he will leave Liverpool]. It’s a nice way to leave after eight incredible years.” More

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      Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis looking to snap up Italian club in Serie A to add to stable of owned teams

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST owner Evangelos Marinakis is now looking around Italy for a club to join his empire.The super-rich Greek already has Forest and giants Olympiakos in his homeland — but his advisers are scouting for anything that comes up in Serie A.
      Greek mogul Evangelos Marinakis is thought to be targeting a third clubCredit: PA
      Marinakis has the money  to pull off a deal and there could be clubs at a price that suits.
      The only snag in the plan is if any of his teams meet in Europe in future.
      New Forest sporting director Ross Wilson could coordinate group moves.
      It comes as Marinakis publicly backs promotion-winning manager Steve Cooper in a tight relegation fight.
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      Third-bottom Forest will move out of the drop zone if they avoid home defeat against Manchester United on Sunday.
      But Marinakis is said to have sounded out ex-Sevilla and Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli.
      However, the former Chile and Marseille chief took over Brazilian giants Flamengo on Friday.
      Marinakis’ commitment to Forest has never been doubted.
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      And in March last year he reportedly turned £12million worth of loans to the club into equity shares.
      That in effect erased Forest’s debt to the shipowner, 55. More

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      Leicester defender James Justin ‘wanted by Roma after impressing boss Jose Mourinho’

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      ROMA are eyeing Leicester ace James Justin ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.The Giallorossi manager Jose Mourinho is looking for defensive reinforcement for next season and rates Justin highly.
      Roma are keeping tabs on Leicester ace James Justin ahead of the summer transfer windowCredit: Getty
      Roma boss Jose Mourinho was impressed by Justin last seasonCredit: Getty
      According to CalcioMercato, the Serie A giants have met with CAA Stellar, which is the agency that represents the right-back.
      The company has a clientele that also includes other Roma transfer targets, such as Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat and Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
      During that meeting between the two parties, Justin’s name arose as a potential prospect.
      And Mourinho was very impressed with the England international last season when Leicester and Roma met in the Europa Conference League.
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      The Portuguese tactician watched the 25-year-old in action during the semi-finals, which saw the Special One’s players knock the Premier League outfit out.
      And Roma are keen to make a move, despite the defender’s recent injury woes.
      The Romans are hoping they can agree a cut-price deal with Leicester due to Justin’s fitness struggles and club’s potential relegation.
      That is why Roma are planning a €20million (£17.8m) bid for the ex-Luton star.
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      Mourinho will need to sign a full-back regardless of where Justin ends up next season.
      The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham manager had a public falling out with Rick Karsdorp, who is on his way out of the Italian capital.
      Summer signing Zeki Celik has also failed to impress during his brief spell in Rome. More