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    Real Madrid ‘considering Romelu Lukaku transfer swoop with Inter Milan unwilling to buy Chelsea striker’

    REAL MADRID are considering a move for Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The 29-year-old Belgian is on loan from the Blues at Inter Milan following an unsuccessful return to Stamford Bridge last season.
    Real Madrid are considering a move for Romelu LukakuCredit: Rex
    However, having struggled with injury and form, the Italians have already insisted he WILL NOT be staying beyond the end of the season.
    Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta said: “He will return to Chelsea as it’s a straight loan, it’s part of the deal — then we will see.
    “Lukaku is not in good condition yet, we are still waiting to see the real Romelu as we saw in the past.”
    That has thrown the striker’s future into doubt, with Chelsea wanting to cut their losses following his £97.5million transfer in August 2021.
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    And Real Madrid are set to take advantage of this situation by launching an offer for Romelu Lukaku.
    According to Fichajes, Los Blancos want to bolster Karim Benzema’s firepower by adding Lukaku to the fold.
    The report suggests Carlo Ancelotti and Co are admirers of Lukaku having seen how devastating he can be when he is not blighted by injuries.
    Indeed, just two seasons ago Lukaku fired Milan to the Serie A title and was crowned their Player of the Year.
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    Lukaku has been heavily hit by injury this season, seeing him make just 18 appearances and yield five goals in all competitions.
    He has been open with his desire to stay at Inter and his ultimate career path.
    The former Manchester United and Everton striker said: “Everyone knows what I want.
    “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
    Lukaku has struggled for form in the Serie A this season
    “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
    “Because even if we are in difficulty they are always there to help the team.
    “It was a surprise for me, I thought they were angry with me.
    “But in the end they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart. Even if I left, they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart.
    “I’ve had conversations with my team-mates, with people from the club and they know I’ve told the truth about why I left.
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    “Now I’m back and I hope to stay in the future. I mean that for me Inter is worth everything.
    “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More

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    Napoli’s sexiest fan celebrates Champions League draw after promising naked bus tour if beloved team win trophy

    ONLYFANS model and Napoli superfan Paola Saulino celebrated her team’s Champions League draw after promising to go on a naked bus tour if the Naples outfit wins the European title.Paola was very happy with the quarter-final draw after finding out that the Partenopei will take on Serie A rivals AC Milan, who knocked Tottenham out in the Round of 16.
    Napoli superfan Paola Saulino loved the Champions League draw against AC Milan
    Paola Saulino vowed to go on a naked bus tour if Napoli win the Champions League
    Paola Saulino is not afraid of any Premier League teams in the Champions LeagueCredit: https://twitter.com/PaolaSaulino/media
    Paola Sulino will rent a bus if Napoli win the Champions League this seasonCredit: https://twitter.com/PaolaSaulino/media
    The 31-year-old tweeted: “MILAAAAN WE GOT THIS.”
    Napoli have been a revelation this season as they are 18 points clear at the top of the Serie A table and their European exploits have led to many believing they could win the Champions League.
    And Paola has vowed to go “crazy” if Luciano Spalletti’s men go all the way in Europe after besting the likes of Liverpool, Ajax, Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt.
    The model promised to go around Naples on top of an open bus completely nude if the Serie A giants bring home the gold.
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    Paola told the Daily Star: “I can reveal to the Daily Star readers that I will do something crazy and celebrate by doing a naked open bus top of Napoli.
    “It is something I can do and it is something I can afford. Honestly I don’t think renting a bus is the most expensive thing in the world.
    “I think that with probably €3,000 (£2,625) I will do it and I can contact people who can rent me the bus or can provide for this service.”
    And the model is not afraid of any Premier League teams after Napoli destroyed Liverpool 4-1 in the group stage.
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    Paola added: “I wouldn’t be afraid of any English teams. English fans always think English teams are the best in the world then they get hit by reality like Liverpool did.
    “Honestly, only [Manchester] City makes me a bit scared. But it is incredible what we are doing in Serie A.
    “Unlike the Premier League where Arsenal have City on their heels, Napoli has no rivals, so there is no comparison.”
    Paola burst onto the scene in 2016 as she pledged to perform a sex act on anyone who voted “No” in Italy’s constitutional referendum.
    She later claimed she pleasured 700 “politically-active” men during her outrageous Pompa (Pump) Tour of her homeland.
    Paola Saulino burst onto the scene in 2016 during the Italian constitutional referendumCredit: https://twitter.com/PaolaSaulino/media
    Paola Saulino promised to perform sex acts on men who voted “No” on the referendumCredit: https://twitter.com/PaolaSaulino/media
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    Shocking moment Napoli thugs fire flares at bus of Eintracht Frankfurt supporters as 800 police officers are deployed

    NAPOLI thugs fired flares at an Eintracht Frankfurt fan bus as things boiled over in Naples ahead of their Champions League clash.The Serie A leaders clinched a 2-0 win away in Germany to bring back for the second leg – which takes place on Wednesday evening.
    Napoli thugs waited for the Eintracht Frankfurt fan bus to drive pastCredit: Twitter
    They then fired flares at the busCredit: Twitter
    Fortunately there were said to be no injuriesCredit: Twitter
    But there are fears the two groups could clash at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium after a video emerged of Napoli supporters aiming missiles at a bus full of travelling Frankfurt fans.
    Local authorities had initially banned anyone from Germany from buying a ticket for the clash amid security fears.
    However, a legal appeal eventually allowed those born or a resident of Frankfurt to purchase the Champions League tickets.
    It comes after arrests and injuries were reported at the first leg amid violent altercations between the sets of fans.
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    According to Football Italia, 400 Frankfurt fans have already arrived in Naples, with some Atalanta ultras understood to have accompanied them after helping to bypass the restrictions.
    The groups are said to have come by train from Bergamo, Salerno and Bari.
    And they were greeted by Napoli thugs as a video showed flares being shot at a Frankfurt bus.
    A total of 800 police officers were deployed in an attempt to diffuse the situation, with no injuries reported.
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    Atalanta recently faced bitter rivals Napoli in a near-empty ground as the ultras had been banned due to security concerns.
    Napoli captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo has released a video before the second leg urging supporters not to engage in any violent behaviour.
    He said: “We are having an exceptional season and tomorrow we can make Napoli history if we manage to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
    “We must all try to have a good day without disorder or quarrels with whoever arrives in the city. Not only at the stadium but in the streets, in the squares, everywhere.
    “As your captain, I ask you not to fall into provocations. Let’s try to make tomorrow a day of celebration.
    “We do not accept any provocation. Everyone in the stadium with serenity and joy.” More

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    Chris Smalling makes transfer U-turn as former Man Utd star sets out demands to stay at Jose Mourinho’s team

    ROMA star Chris Smalling is holding talks for a new contract shortly after handing in a transfer request, reports suggest.Former Manchester United ace Smalling’s contract at the Olimpico runs out in June but the Giallorossi want him to stay.
    Chris Smalling attempted to force a move away from Roma in JanuaryCredit: Rex
    Roma star Chris Smalling is holding talks for a new contractCredit: Rex
    According to Corriere dello Sport, the centre-back wants a two-year contract with the exact same salary he currently earns.
    Roma initially offered the 33-year-old a one-year extension and have yet to raise their proposal after he laid out his demands.
    However, the same report suggests “white smoke” is likely to come out at the end of the negotiations.
    This poses as quite a U-turn by Smalling, who attempted to force a move away from Roma in January.
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    Inter Milan have been named as potential suitors for the former England international.
    Inter are facing financial issues and are likely to lose key defenders in the summer, with Milan Skriniar and Stefan de Vrij both out-of-contract.
    The Nerazzurri’s manager Simone Inzaghi sees Smalling as the perfect replacement after a series of impressive performances under Jose Mourinho.
    The defender joined Roma in 2019 initially on loan from United and earned a permanent contract a year later.
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    Smalling has since amassed a total of 10 goals and five assists in 131 appearances.
    The Londoner was also key in Roma’s Europa Conference League triumph last year.
    The ex-Fulham ace is still a prolific figure in Mourinho’s team with three goals and one assist in 35 appearances across all competitions this season. More

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    Arsenal handed huge transfer boost ‘as Lazio slash Sergej Milinkovic-Savic asking price in HALF’

    ARSENAL have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports. The 28-year-old is set to be available for half the previous asking price this summer.
    Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could be available for less than expected this summerCredit: Getty
    Italian outlet Gazzetta Della Sport claim that the Gunners have stepped up their interest in him after finding out Lazio have lowered their demands.
    Milinkovic-Savic was on the market for £88million last year with some rumours even suggesting the Serie A side wanted over £100m for the midfielder.
    But with the Serbian’s contract expiring at the end of next season, Lazio would now reportedly accept bids of £44m.
    His price could further decrease with his representatives looking to bring the figure down to £31m.
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    Milinkovic-Savic is also wanted by Juventus and other sides are set to join the race for him with Newcastle and West Ham recently linked.
    Arsenal are keen on strengthening their midfield after seeing bids for Brighton ace Moises Caicedo rejected in January.
    The club are also keeping a close eye on Hammers captain Declan Rice.
    Mikel Arteta already has Granit Xhaka, Thomas Partey and Jorginho as his options, but this is not thought to stop him wanting another top addition in the middle of the pitch.
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    Milinkovic-Savic has been at Lazio since 2015, playing a total of 328 times for the club.
    The box-to-box ace has scored 64 goals and registered 59 assists.
    He has also captained Lazio ten times this season. More

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    Inter chief confirms Lukaku WILL return to Chelsea with loan not expected to become permanent transfer

    INTER MILAN’S supremo has rocked loan striker Romelu Lukaku’s hopes of a permanent move from Chelsea.Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta insists the 29-year-old WILL return to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
    Romelu Lukaku is heading back to parent club Chelsea at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex
    But Marotta suggested that if the Belgian regains peak form after injuries he could yet land his dream transfer.
    He said: “Lukaku deal? He will return to Chelsea as it’s a straight loan, it’s part of the deal — then we will see.
    “Lukaku is not in good condition yet, we are still waiting to see the real Romelu as we saw in the past”.
    The 104-cap star sparked controversy last summer by publicly revealing how desperate he was to rejoin Inter.
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    And although a season-long loan did go through, he’s been plagued by fitness issues, particularly a hamstring problem.
    Lukaku is hungry for a permanent switch to the Italian giants before eventually returning to first club Anderlecht.
    He said earlier this year: “Everyone knows what I want.
    “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
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    “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
    “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht.
    “I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More

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    Italy star’s girlfriend branded ‘world’s most beautiful Wag’ as she strips down to lingerie for steamy picture

    SERIE A star Andrea Pinamonti’s girlfriend has been branded the “world’s most beautiful Wag” after she stripped down to lingerie. Dasha Lapushka is an artist and the Sassuolo man’s partner.
    Dasha Lapushka is dating Andrea PinamontiCredit: INSTAGRAM
    Dasha is an artistCredit: INSTAGRAM
    She often stuns on Instagram and has 409,000 followersCredit: INSTAGRAM

    She has left fans stunned by wearing revealing attire and posing for steamy snaps alongside the topless striker.
    Pinamonti held the stunner around the waist while she put her arm around him as the pair showed off their matching tattoos.
    Fans were left in awe, one wrote: “The most beautiful Wag is you, of all.”
    Another reacted: “How sweet.”
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    A third joked: “Pina, what a goal.”
    Dasha balances her time between Dubai and Rome, and she is no stranger to wowing on Instagram.
    Her 409,000 followers are often treated to glamorous snaps of her in luxury dresses and bikinis.
    Pinamonti has been capped once by the Italian national team.
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    He currently plays for Sassuolo on loan from Inter Milan and he has netted four goals in 22 games this season.
    The Black and Greens reportedly have the option to make his move permanent for £17.6million in the summer.
    The 23-year-old scored 13 last year for Empoli and he has also worn the colours of Frosinone and Genoa.
    Dasha Lapushka shows off her glam lifestyle onlineCredit: INSTAGRAM
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    Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic ‘offers himself’ to another club during showdown transfer talks in London

    CHELSEA star Mateo Kovacic has offered himself to another club after holding talks over a transfer, according to reports.The 28-year-old’s contract expires at the end of next season and he could be on his way out of Graham Potter’s side.
    Mateo Kovacic has made himself available to one club following a meeting with chiefsCredit: Alamy
    Kovacic has reportedly told AC Milan that he is willing to sign for them.
    Club chiefs Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara were in London for the Italian side’s Champions League clash with Tottenham last Wednesday.
    Pianeta Milan claim that they met with the player and his representatives in a hotel to discuss a potential transfer.
    They also report that the midfielder plans to leave Chelsea this summer as Todd Boehly prepares to further overhaul his squad.
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    He could be one of 12 players to be forced out of Stamford Bridge this summer.
    Kovacic is into his fifth season at the Blues and has played 210 times for the club, helping them win the Champions League in 2021.
    The Croatian has enjoyed another good campaign, firing Croatia to a third place finish at the World Cup and he has featured in 26 games for Chelsea.
    He has also captained the side in their last two wins over Borussia Dortmund and Leicester as Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta are out injured.
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    If the former Real Madrid ace does move to the San Siro, it will be a controversial transfer after he played for rivals Inter Milan for three seasons between 2012 and 2015.
    Kovacic has previously been linked with a switch to Manchester City. More