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      Bournemouth star confirms free transfer to Serie A club a day after being ‘banished from first team training’

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      JORDAN ZEMURA has agreed to join Udinese this summer on a free transfer from Bournemouth.The Zimbabwe international, 23, will move after his Cherries contract expires in June.

      Jordan Zemura left Bournemouth and joined Udinese as a free agentCredit: Rex
      He will replace wing-back Destiny Udogie, who will return to Tottenham following the end of his season-long loan.
      Whizkid Udogie, 20, was signed by Spurs last summer for around £16million from Udinese before being farmed back to the Serie A club for the campaign.
      Left-back Zemura was born and raised in London, playing for Charlton and Queens Park Rangers’ academies before joining the Cherries in 2019.
      He has racked up 59 appearances for the south coast side, including 22 this season.
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      But with his deal up this summer, Udinese swooped in to sign him.
      It was reported earlier this week that Zemura was sent to train with the development squad for the rest of the campaign amid his impending move to Italy.
      Zemura has signed a four-year deal at Udinese.
      The Italian giants made the deal official on their official social media channels.
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      Udinese tweeted a picture of the defender wearing the club’s official home kit.
      The Serie A outfit also included a short message that made the move official.
      It read: “Welcome Jordan Zemura.” More

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      Tottenham ‘to DROP Hugo Lloris to bench as Spurs chief targets shock transfer for £40m-rated superstar goalkeeper’

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      TOTTENHAM are ready to DROP Hugo Lloris as the club eye a transfer for Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret, according to reports.The 36-year-old is the current club captain and he is into his 11th season at Spurs.
      Hugo Lloris could be dropped to the bench if Tottenham land a new goalkeeper this summerCredit: Getty
      Alex Meret is wanted by TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      However, Tottenham are looking for a new younger No1 and are lining up a £40million deal for Meret.
      NapoliCalcioLive claim that even if the Italian arrives, Lloris will not leave the club.
      Instead, he is likely to be benched for next season.
      Tottenham are said to be preparing to speak to the Meret’s representatives ahead of a summer move.
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      Napoli would not like to lose him but are aware the stopper’s contract expires at the end of next season.
      The report states that Spurs have been massively impressed by Meret, who has kept 17 clean sheets in 37 games for the Serie A leaders in all competitions.
      The 26-year-old has helped Napoli gain an incredible 16-point advantage at the top of the table and make the Champions League quarter-final.
      Meret has been capped by Italy three times in his career.
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      It appears that Spurs chief Daniel Levy is ready to open negotiations despite it being unclear who will manage the club next season.
      Antonio Conte was sacked after his explosive rant and Crisitian Stellini is in interim charge until the end of the campaign.
      Champions League football could help tempt Meret to North London and Spurs currently sit in fifth place, three points behind Newcastle and Manchester United in third and fourth respectively.
      Tottenham face Bournemouth on Saturday before huge clashes with the Red Devils and the Toon this month. More

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      I’m a former Arsenal star who joined AC Milan – I was struck by humble Maldini’s simple act of kindness when we met

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      MATHIEU FLAMINI has revealed that he was “struck by humility” when he joined AC Milan.The retired French midfielder moved to the Italian giants on a free transfer from Arsenal in 2008.
      Mathieu Flamini (second in from the right) signed for AC Milan in 2008Credit: Getty
      He was welcomed in by Paolo MaldiniCredit: AFP
      And he has now spoken about his first encounter with the stars of AC Milan, such as Paolo Maldini.
      Flamini also revealed that the Italian legend gave him his phone number immediately after arriving.
      He told The Athletic: “Walking into the dressing room was exciting. I was struck by their humility.
      “I remember arriving and Paolo was sitting next to me. He gave me his number and said ‘If you need anything, you call me’.
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      “The humility and kindness of those champions struck me the most.
      “To be a football legend and also be so humble, so open, and act with such simplicity taught me a lot. It was a learning experience every day.”
      Flamini spent five years at the San Siro and won the Serie A title during the 2010/11 campaign, but playing in Italy was always a dream for him.
      He added: “I always wanted to play in Italy.
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      “When I had the opportunity to go there, I thought I would grow as a player and as a human being.
      “I would go to Italy, where we have roots, so it was a way of discovering myself to go back to my origins.”
      The Arsenal cult-hero also suggested that he would be interested in one day buying the North London club.
      He said: “We’ll see what the future is made of. I’m a believer.
      “If you want something very much, the universe usually brings it to you. Let’s see what the universe will bring.” More

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      Arsenal star Folarin Balogun wanted by AC Milan in summer transfer as Gunners set out their asking price for loan star

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      AC MILAN are targeting a summer move for Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun, reports in Italy say. The American-born England Under-21 international has spent the season on loan with Reims and is shining with 18 goals in 29 league games.
      Folarin Balogun has spent the season on loan with Reims from ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And his form has attracted attention from across Europe, especially with Serie A champions Milan.
      According to Calciomercato, the Italian giants have added Balogun to their shortlist of targets in the summer.
      But they expect Premier League leaders Arsenal to demand a transfer fee of £26.5million.
      Milan are currently off the pace, only one point above rivals Inter in fourth.
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      Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, 36, leads the way as their top scorer this term with 12 in 34.
      And the Frenchman is close to confirming a new two-year deal with Milan, despite their interest in Balogun, 21.
      The Arsenal forward looks braced to return to London in the summer with the club already in fine scoring form.
      It means he faces a fight to compete with the likes of Gabriel Jesus, 26, and Eddie Nketiah, 23.
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      And the Athletic claim the striker has no interest in another season out on loan away from the Gunners.
      It leaves Emirates chiefs to decide whether to either sell Balogun permanently of give him the chance to compete in the squad.
      Gabriel Martinelli is Arsenal’s most prolific finisher this season, with 14 goals while Bukayo Saka is behind by one.
      Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are Arsenal’s top scorersCredit: Reuters More

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      Chelsea and Liverpool ‘target one of Serie A’s strongest players in £44m transfer with Inter Milan ace allowed to leave’

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      CHELSEA and Liverpool are set to target Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella with the Italian giants prepared to sell for £44million, according to reports. The former Cagliari midfielder joined Inter on an initial loan deal in 2019 with an obligation to buy at the end of that season.
      Nicolo Barella is the subject of interest from Premier League clubs Chelsea and LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      The Italian international has made 127 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals but is being linked with a move to the Premier League.
      Italian outlet Calciomercato have reported that Inter would allow one of Serie A’s strongest players to leave but not for less than 50 million euros.
      The report adds that only at this price would Inter consider selling Barella with strong interest in the midfielder coming from the Premier League – particularly Chelsea and Liverpool.
      The Blues are enduring a torrid campaign and are looking to strengthen their midfield options in the summer despite splashing out a British record fee on Enzo Fernandez in January.
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      The Blues sold Jorginho to Arsenal in the winter and still haven’t agreed a new deal with N’Golo Kante – whose contract expires at the end of the season.
      Chelsea have been linked with moves for multiple midfield players including West Ham’s Declan Rice and Southampton’s Romeo Lavia.
      Liverpool are looking to revamp their midfield in the summer and have been strongly linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham but face stiff competition from Europe’s top sides.
      Whomever the six-time European champions decide to bring in, improving the midfield will be vital as they look to rebuild next season following a very disappointing campaign to date.
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      Bellingham isn’t the only name Jurgen Klopp’s side hold interest in with Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Wolves’ Matheus Nunes also being linked with a move to Anfield.
      Barella has been in good form for Inter this season making 28 appearances in Serie A, scoring five goals and contributing seven assists. More

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      Meet Diletta Leotta rival Eva Gini, the glamorous sports presenter for Inter Milan TV who fans say is ‘true goddess’

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      GLAMOROUS Eva Gini is becoming quite the star on TV – and is quickly attracting the attention of fans. The sports presenter is slowly growing in the industry with her followers labelling the TV journalist a “true goddess”.
      Eva goes to some glamorous locations for her TV reporter job and often posts wonderful pics for her Instagram followersCredit: Instagram
      Eva Gini is becoming a popular TV journalist for Inter Milan TVCredit: Instagram
      Fans labelled Eva a ‘goddess’ after she uploaded this pictureCredit: Instagram
      Eva has 155,000 Instagram followersCredit: Instagram
      Eva works for Inter Milan’s in-house TV channel and helps provide coverage of one of Italy’s biggest clubs.
      Her popularity has seen one news outlet draw comparisons between her and fellow broadcaster Diletta Leotta, the partner of Newcastle’s Loris Karius.
      But Eva is trying to make a name in her own right in a crowded and competitive industry.
      The 30-year-old has previously worked for Gazzetta dello Sport and Mediaset.
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      Her career takes her to some grand locations and she has a series of stunning pictures on her Instagram documenting her travels.
      Eva’s latest saw the journalist posing for the camera in a sleek green suit at the Nou Camp for the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg earlier this week.
      She also likes the odd cheeky pic and posted a snap where she was puckering up to kiss the Supercoppa Italiana trophy following Inter’s dominant win over AC Milan in Saudi Arabia back in January.
      Eva’s pictures often attract plenty of comments from admiring fans.
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      Responding to a Instagram snap of Eva in her bikini on the beach, one particularly big supporter said: “How beautiful. You are a real goddess.”
      Another fan commented on the same picture: “Absolutely gorgeous. Simply irresistible.”
      Away from Eva’s professional life, one online outlet reported that she and Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas were spotted together in Madrid.
      Mundo Deportivo report that the the retired 41-year-old, who split from wife Sara Carbonero in 2021, was seen on “more than one occasion” in the Spanish capital with the TV presenter last month.
      Gini fronts Inter’s TV coverage with the Italian giants having an underwhelming seasonCredit: Instagram
      Eva also appears to be a motorsport fan attended the opening race of the MotoGP season last monthCredit: Instagram More

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      Birmingham starlet Jordan James in transfer battle between struggling Leicester and Serie A side Bologna

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      SERIE A side Bologna are battling with Leicester for Birmingham’s young Welsh star Jordan James.The 18-year-old midfielder is wanted by the Italian club, who have been raiding emerging British talent.
      Bologna and Leicester are both interested in signing JamesCredit: Getty
      James went to the World Cup with Rob Page’s Wales squad as an extra man for the experience and to broaden his education.
      Bologna are looking at a £2million offer — but face competition from Leicester, who have been tracking James for some time.
      Blues boss John Eustace has used James mostly as a sub lately and the youngster would rather take his chance elsewhere, either in Italy or with the Foxes.
      Leicester are in desperate need of some midfield reinforcements, especially with star man James Maddison expected to leave in the summer for around £50m.
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      The Foxes are also at risk of losing Youri Tielemans on a free transfer.
      The Belgium international has just two months remaining on his current contract and he is unlikely to agree terms for a new deal.
      Leicester currently sit 19th in the Premier League table, two points from safety.
      They are embroiled in a relegation battle with Southampton, Nottingham Forest, Everton, Bournemouth, West Ham and Leeds.
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      Ex-boss Brendan Rodgers was sacked last week after the club fell into the drop zone.
      And officials are yet to confirm his replacement.
      Jesse Marsch is expected to take the job before next week’s clash with Manchester City. More

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      Man Utd transfer target Osimhen reveals he had face reconstructed after horror injury and had special mask designed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Victor Osimhen has revealed he underwent facial reconstruction surgery and had a mask specially designed for him after suffering a horror injury. The Napoli striker is enjoying a fine season in Serie A, with the team on the verge of winning the title and they are into the Champions League quarter-finals.
      Victor Osimhen had to have his face reconstructed after a horror injuryCredit: Rex
      Osimhen has donned a face mask throughtou this season after he clattered into Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar last term.
      Opening up on his issue, Osimhen told L’Equipe: “With Skriniar it was like receiving a blow to the face.
      “Ten minutes later, I got up and was taken to the hospital.
      “The doctor asked me how I could continue standing. I didn’t want to have surgery, but they had to reconstruct my face.
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      “They passed through my mouth, it was very complicated and for two months I had a part of my head as if asleep.
      “Little by little, and thanks to the doctors, everything returned to normal. 
      “They invented a mask for me and the side that protects my wound is very hard. I’m not afraid anymore”.
      Dr Gianpaolo Tartaro, who worked on player, previously said: “The orbital bone stopped just in time because Osimhen could even have lost his sight.
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      “That bone could indeed have caused other problems, but fortunately some factors helped us and the eye was able to go back into its socket.”
      Osimhen has been linked with a move to United this summer.
      Manager Erik ten Hag views signing a striker as a priority with him and Tottenham’s Harry Kane the top choices.
      However, both are expected to have £100million-plus price tags slapped on them. More