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      Ex-Chelsea ace and QPR star Jake Clarke-Salter at centre of three-way Premier League transfer battle

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      CRYSTAL PALACE, Burnley and Wolves are keeping tabs on in-form QPR centre-back Jake Clarke-Salter.The former Chelsea and England U21s captain has produced impressive displays with the Hoops this season.Crystal Palace, Burnley and Wolves want to sign Jake Clarke-SalterCredit: GettyAnd the defender has also attracted interest from Celtic and Ipswich who have monitored his progress at Loftus Road in recent weeks.Clarke-Salter has formed a strong centre-back partnership with Steve Cook under Martí Cifuentes.The 26-year-old, who is under contract until 2026, is expected to make his 29th appearance of the campaign in the Easter Monday Championship trip to Swansea.Clarke-Salter came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge and made his Premier League debut for the Blues against Aston Villa in April 2016 – eight years tomorrow.Read More on FootballBut his last first-team outing for Chelsea was in September 2017 in a home victory over Nottingham Forest in the EFL Cup.Clarke-Salter went on six loans across five clubs in a bid for regular first-team football.He had spells at Bristol Rovers, Sunderland, Dutch side Vitesse, two stints at Birmingham before a temporary move to Coventry.Clarke-Salter joined QPR on a free transfer in 2022 and is finally showing his promise in the first team.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSClarke-Salter has impressed for QPR this seasonThe defender has made 28 appearances so far this season.QPR currently sit 18th in the Championship table.Football icons’ strange hobbies More

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      Liverpool and Tottenham in three-way transfer battle for Fulham star as Italian giants enter race

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      LIVERPOOL and Tottenham have been joined by AC Milan in the race to sign Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, according to reports.The centre-back, 26, will become a free agent in the summer if he does not sign an extension at Craven Cottage.Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo is attracting interest from the Premier League and abroadCredit: GettyFulham have offered the ex-Manchester City man a lucrative new deal as they bid to keep him in West London.However, they face serious competition from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.Liverpool and Tottenham are being linked with a move for the Manchester-born defender.The Reds are uncertain about the futures of both Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Spurs could yet strengthen their own back line despite signing Radu Dragusin in the January window.But according to Sempre Milan, AC Milan have now also identified Adarabioyo as a transfer target.Simon Kjaer is set to leave the San Siro when his contract expires at the end of the season, while Pierre Kalulu and Malick Thiaw have endured injury issues in recent months.AC Milan sit second in Serie A, 11 points adrift of runaway leaders Inter Milan.Most read in FootballAdarabioyo has started 14 of Fulham’s last 16 Premier League gamesBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThey are also still in the Europa League and will face Italian rivals Roma in the quarter-finals.Adarabioyo has made 128 appearances for Fulham since joining from Man City in 2020.Football stars’ weird phobiasHe was plagued by injury during the early part of this season, but has been ever-present since the turn of the year.He has started 14 of Fulham’s last 16 Premier League games, helping to keep five clean sheets.However he was badly at fault over the weekend, giving the ball away for Sheffield United to score in their 3-3 thriller with Fulham.Marco Silva’s men sit 12th in the table, but are just five points adrift of West Ham in seventh. More

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      Arsenal learn price of top transfer target Viktor Gyokeres as they get set to battle Chelsea for Sporting star

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      ARSENAL’S top No9 transfer target Viktor Gyokeres is set to be sold this summer for £68million by Sporting Lisbon.The Gunners will have to battle it out with Chelsea for the in-form striker as both Premier League sides are desperate for a talisman.Sporting are set to sell Arsenal’s top transfer target Viktor Gyokeres for £68m this seasonCredit: AFPGyokeres has been in top form for Sporting since moving from Coventry last July in a £20million deal. The 25-year-old has scored 37 goals and 14 assists in 50 games for club and country this season and for Sporting alone he has tallied 22 goals in 24 games.This has sparked interest from Arsenal who have been on the hunt for a powerful striker this year and Chelsea who have also been analysing his performances closely this season.The Swedish international goals have helped Sporting take the top spot in the Portuguese league above local rivals Benfica who they defeated in the cup to line up a potential double this term.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLClub officials are expected to cash in on Gyokeres by demanding £68m this summer.AC Milan have also been linked with Gyokeres but the forward is thought to prefer a move to the Premier League after starting his career with Brighton in 2018.Arsenal have been set on finding a No9 after going a season without a designated striker.They have been keen on Brentford and England star Ivan Toney and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen for some time now.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERBut The Athletic reporter David Ornstein has confirmed that the Gunners are no longer targeting the pair as Arsenal are more interested in Gyokeres alongside Benjamin Sesko and Evan Ferguson.Ornstein said: “The likes of Sesko & Gyökeres are well thought of. As is Ferguson but the price Brighton would want & the season he has had so far perhaps makes him less likely at the moment. I snapped Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas with worst tackle of my life – I had to get his number and apologise afterwards”I don’t see it being an Osimhen or Toney. There will be other options too.” More

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      Chelsea set to sell Reece James AND Conor Gallagher in summer transfer window to bring in £100m and comply with FFP

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      CHELSEA are preparing to sell both Conor Gallagher and Reece James in a bid to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.The Blues have spent a staggering £1billion in transfers alone ever since the Clearlake Capital-led takeover in the summer of 2022.Chelsea will command £60m for Reece James this summerCredit: GettyChelsea ace Conor Gallagher’s contract runs out next yearCredit: AlamyChelsea are looking to raise £100m to comply with Financial Fair Play regulationsChelsea want to avoid surpassing the Prem’s £105m limit on allowable losses over a three-year period.And the West Londoners are now finding themselves at risk of breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules just like Everton and Nottingham Forest.That is why chairman Todd Boehly could look to sell academy graduates who will command a large fee due to their status.According to The Sunday Times, Chelsea have decided to put both James and Gallagher up for sale as they look to generate well over £100million in additional revenue.That is to avoid surpassing the Prem’s £105m limit on allowable losses over a three-year period.Read More on ChelseaJames, 24, is a key member of Mauricio Pochettino’s squad but has been limited to a mere nine appearances so far this season due to an ongoing injury hell.The full-back underwent hamstring surgery in December and returned to first-team training at the beginning of this month.And Chelsea chiefs have slapped a £60m price tag on the England international as suitors have taken notice.The club’s hierarchy is in a bigger rush to sell Gallagher, 24, as his contract runs out in 2025.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERTherefore, the Premier League giants are at risk of losing the midfielder for free next year as he doesn’t appear keen on penning fresh terms at Stamford Bridge.However, Premier League rivals West Ham and Tottenham have expressed strong interest in the England international.Simon Jordan slams ‘pathetic’ Chelsea fans for criticising Todd Boehly Crystal Palace have also been keen to bring Gallagher back to Selhurst Park after his successful loan stint two seasons ago. More

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      Out-of-favour Man Utd midfielder ‘will be allowed to leave club this summer’ weeks after telling Ten Hag he is unhappy

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will allow a key player to leave this summer after he told manager Erik ten Hag he’s “unhappy” at Old Trafford.United are looking to turn the page come June during new part owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s first summer transfer window in charge with a special emphasis on young talent.Eriksen has raised frustration with his lack of minutes to Man Utd boss Erik ten HagCredit: GettyManchester United will allow Christian Eriksen to leave this summerCredit: EPAEriksen told Ten Hag he is ‘unhappy’ with his role at Man UtdAnd the Red Devils seem set to build their midfield around rising star Kobbie Mainoo, who is in talks over a new long-term contract following a breakout season under Ten Hag.That could see some other notable figures making way for a new generation of talent.Christian Eriksen could be among them after falling down the pecking order.According to The Mirror, Eriksen, 32, will be allowed to leave the Manchester giants come June.Read More on Man UtdThe playmaker has previously raised frustrations over his lack of game time during private talks with Ten Hag.And United are open to selling the Denmark international as he approaches the final year of his deal.Galatasaray have already shown interest in the ex-Tottenham star, who won’t be short of suitors at the end of the season.The Dane also enjoyed a stunning six-month spell with Brentford two years ago after his stunning return to action following his shocking cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.Most read in FootballEriksen previously said: “I have previously stated that I am not satisfied with not playing, but it’s not something that keeps me up at night.”The team is performing, and I must respect the role I have alongside. For my part, it has been about working hard and focusing on being fresh for every game, and I am. It is easier now to accept my role than it would have been before.Man Utd’s top targets for the transfer window”I have had a conversation with Erik about being unhappy with the situation and wanting to play as much as possible, but I am available and need to be available for the team, which I am and always will be.”He said it was the team he had chosen, and Kobbie is doing well, and the rest of the midfield is also performing well, so there is competition for places, which is expected when playing for a top club. There is great competition within the team.”Of course, you can be concerned in the long run because I want to play as much as possible. “Naturally, you don’t want to always sit on the bench. I don’t have that approach to it, but it’s not something that worries me right now. “Often when you change teams and win, you don’t change the winning team, and I respect that.” More

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      Man Utd ‘add Bayern star to three-man list as they hunt centre-back transfer’ with Maguire and Varane futures unknown

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have drawn-up a three-man shortlist of centre-backs ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.New partial owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will look to revolutionise the Red Devils’ squad ahead of next season.Sir Jim Ratcliffe will look to significantly strengthen United’s squadCredit: PAImproving their defence is set to be on the agenda, with a trio of targets having emerged.According to transfer expert Rudy Galetti, United are interested in Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano.He adds that the Frenchman is open to a new challenge outside of the Bundesliga, having played in Germany since 2017.Upamecano has featured in just seven minutes of Bayern’s last four Bundesliga games.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 25-year-old has tumbled down the pecking order of late, falling behind former Tottenham star Eric Dier.Come the summer, the 6ft 1in defender will have two years remaining on his Bayern contract.He initially joined the German giants from RB Leipzig in 2021, and has since played 107 times for them.Also on United’s list is Upamecano’s French compatriot Jean-Clair Todibo.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERDayot Upamecano tussles with Marcus RashfordCredit: PAJean-C;air Todibo battles Kylian MbappeCredit: RexTodibo, 24, plays for Nice, owned by Ratcliffe’s Ineos.He has impressed in Ligue 1, and was strongly linked with Tottenham earlier this season, before the Lilywhites signed Radu Dragusin.Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson The third defender on United’s radar is Benfica’s Antonio Silva.The 20-year-old has attracted plenty of interest with his performances in his native Portugal.In addition to United, he has also been linked with Chelsea this season.Galetti adds that there remains uncertainty around the futures of Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane.Maguire, 31, was strongly linked with West Ham last summer after being stripped of the United captaincy.But after snubbing the Hammers, he managed to fight his way back into the first team picture at Old Trafford.Varane, meanwhile, has had a topsy-turvy season.Earlier in the campaign he found himself sidelined by Erik ten Hag, withJonny Evans preferred.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe later fought his way back into the team, and has been a regular in recent weeks.The former Real Madrid star will have just a year remaining on his contract at the end of the season.Antonio Silva has impressed for Benfica this termCredit: Getty More

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      Getafe manager says Man Utd will decide Mason Greenwood’s future and club are ‘happy’ with on-loan striker

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      GETAFE are “happy” with Mason Greenwood – but his future will be decided by Manchester United.The 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at the Spanish club from the Red Devils.Mason Greenwood’s future will be decided by Man UtdCredit: GettyGetafe boss Jose Bordalas says he is ‘happy’ with GreenwoodCredit: GettyGreenwood has impressed for Getafe, scoring eight goals in 27 games in all competitions.And the club appear open to keeping him but know the situation is out of their hands.Manager Jose Bordalas said: “In the end his club decides and also the boy’s intentions regarding his future count. “But I can say we are happy with his behaviour and his performance.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDReports have suggested that United could demand £40million for Greenwood.Getafe are unable to afford such a hefty fee and instead want to extent his loan stay beyond the summer.But SunSport understands that Man Utd are not willing to loan Greenwood out again and would prefer to cash-in or keep him.European giants like Barcelona and Juventus are potentially interested in signing him.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, a controversial return to Man Utd remains on the table as some of his team-mates are open to his comeback.New chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently refused to close the door on Greenwood, saying: “We will make a decision. I don’t know if he could still have a future.Star Mason Greenwood believes returning to Manchester United could solve his parents’ marriage problems“All I can do is talk about the principle of how we will approach decisions like that.“Is he the right type of footballer? Are we happy with that? Is he a good person or not?“There is no decision that’s been made. He’s on loan obviously but he’s not the only one. “We’ve got one or two footballers that we have to deal with and we have to make a decision on – so we will do that. “The process will be – understand the facts not the hype and then try and come to a fair decision on the basis of values – which is basically whether he is a good guy or not. “Could he play sincerely for Manchester United well and would we be comfortable with it and the fans be comfortable with it?“I can talk about the principle. The principle is the important one because we will have other issues going forwards. “You are dealing with young people who have not always been brought up in the best circumstances, who have a lot of money and don’t always have the guidance they should have. READ MORE SUN STORIES“What we need to do when we have issues like that is to understand the real effects, not the hype.“Then we need to make a fair decision in the light of the club’s values. That’s what we need to do and that’s how we will deal with it. More

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      Chelsea hand trial to Nigerian wonderkid who scored TEN goals in six matches in Italian youth tournament

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      CHELSEA have given a trial to 18-year-old Nigerian wonderkid Hafiz Umar Ibrahim.The striker met up with Mauricio Pochettino and the Chelsea squad at Cobham earlier this week.Nigerian wonderkid Hafiz Umar Ibrahim is currently on trial at ChelseaAfter undergoing strength and conditioning exercises in the gym, Ibrahim trained with the first team on Thursday.He is set to remain with the squad on trial over the next few weeks.Before being invited to London, Ibrahim was on the verge of joining Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt.While he was waiting for his flight to Norway the teenager was notified that Chelsea had expressed an interest in him, but he initially didn’t believe it.READ MORE ON CHELSEAAs he boarded the plane he then received a video call from Joe Shields, Chelsea’s co-director of recruitment and talent, and Raheem Sterling.Ibrahim travelled to Bodo and trained with the squad, but quickly decided to take his chance in West London.Before flying to England, the striker scored 10 goals in six games at the Viareggio Cup, a youth tournament that took place in Italy.Should he sign for Chelsea, Ibrahim is expected to join partner club Strasbourg on loan in France.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, if he isn’t handed a contract, clubs in Spain and Italy will be ready to swoop.The striker currently plays for Ojodu City in Nigeria.Who could be Chelsea’s next manager after Pochettino? More