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      Man Utd on transfer red alert over Matthijs de Ligt with defender unhappy at Bayern Munich

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have received a boost in their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt as he is reportedly unhappy at Bayern Munich. His future at the German giants is in doubt, having falling down the pecking order under Thomas Tuchel.
      Matthijs de Ligt could want to quit Bayern Munich in the summerCredit: Getty
      De Ligt has made just 11 starts in all competitions this season as Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae are the preferred defensive pairing.
      It has led to reports claiming he is unhappy with his lack of playing time.
      There has also been suggestions that his relationship with Tuchel has become strained and he could therefore push to leave this summer.
      De Ligt was an unused substitute as Bayern lost to title rivals Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 on Saturday.
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      Eric Dier played ahead of him and after the defeat, the Dutchman appeared to make a dig at his boss as he replied “top fit” to claims he was injured.
      The centre-back has three-and-a-half years left on his deal at Bayern.
      He only joined the club 18 months ago from Juventus for around £68million.
      But Man Utd could reignite their interest should De Ligt want out.
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      He has long been admired by chiefs at Old Trafford and was linked with the club prior to his move to Bavaria.
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      Newcastle ‘target double transfer raid on Bournemouth for Billing and Kelly’ but face battle with European giants

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      NEWCASTLE are targeting a double transfer raid on Bournemouth for Lloyd Kelly and Philip Billing.The Magpies are looking to strengthen their squad this summer after an underwhelming season.
      Newcastle are chasing Bournemouth duo Lloyd Kelly and Philip BillingCredit: Getty
      But after reportedly recording a financial loss of over £70million, Eddie Howe will not have a big budget to play with.
      And the Mail claims Newcastle are now lining up a free swoop for Bournemouth defender Kelly.
      The versatile centre-back is out of contract this summer and unlikely to pen a new Cherries deal.
      Kelly, 25, would provide cover in the middle and at left-back.
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      And Toon are preparing to move for him at the end of the season despite Kelly already receiving offers from several European sides.
      AC Milan, Monaco and Stuttgart are all thought to have presented contracts, with Premier League players able to discuss moves with foreign sides six months before their current deals expire.
      Newcastle are also said to be keeping a close eye on Kelly’s teammate Billing.
      The 27-year-old midfielder has found himself sidelined by Andoi Iraola.
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      And he could be available for just £15m.
      Billing is seen as a bargain replacement for Joelinton, who is out of contract in 2025.
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      His wage demands mean he’s unlikely to land a new Toon deal.
      The Magpies will therefore look to sell the Brazilian, who is currently injured, at the end of the season.
      And should they manage to land Billing for £15m, they can put the rest of Joelinton’s fee towards balancing the books.
      Billing has been at Bournemouth since 2019 after joining from relegated Huddersfield.
      He’s gone to score 31 goals in 179 outings, but most of his 18 league appearances this term have come from the bench.
      As for Kelly, he joined the Cherries from Bristol City in 2019 and has three goals in 117 games.
      He’s played only 11 times in the league this season and was subbed off at the break in Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at Fulham. More

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      Chelsea and Arsenal scouting Athletic Bilbao star with Blues fans convinced ‘this will be the end of Mudryk or Sterling’

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams amid an impressive season.Williams, 21, is shining bright for Bilbao this season with five goals and 10 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.
      Arsenal and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Athletic Bilbao star Nico WilliamsCredit: Getty
      Chelsea fans believe Williams would be an upgrade compared to Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk
      Arsenal and Chelsea are facing competition for Williams’ signature
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners and the Blues have sent representatives “multiple times” in the Basque Country to follow the Spain international’s progress.
      However, there is nothing advanced between the player and any of the Premier League rivals at this stage.
      The transfer race is “completely open” meaning more suitors could swoop in for Williams and create competition for Arsenal as well as Chelsea.
      Romano told CaughtOffside: “Arsenal have also sent their scouts to follow Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao multiple times, and it’s the same for Chelsea as they included him in the list last summer.
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      “The race is completely open, and nothing is advanced with either club so far.
      “He’d be great in the Premier League in my opinion – a physical and technical player; very good one.”
      Chelsea fans urged owner Todd Boehly and manager Mauricio Pochettino to move quickly for Williams’ signature.
      In fact, a section of the West Londoners’ faithful see the Spaniard as a massive upgrade to Raheem Sterling and £97m struggling star Mykhailo Mudryk.
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      One fan tweeted: “He will most probably replace Sterling, which is an instant upgrade.”
      Another commented: “Great player, but would definitely be the end for Mudryk yeah, they either trust him or they go and get Nico and try to move Mudryk on.
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      “Interested to see if they put the trust in Mudryk’s development or not.”
      A third posted: “Bring him in. Finally we get someone that runs with purpose.”
      This fan said: “Sign him up.”
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      Todibo opens door to Premier League transfer amid Man Utd and Chelsea links and doesn’t want to give Nice ‘false hope’

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      NICE defender Jean-Clair Todibo has opened the door to a potential summer transfer.The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.
      Jean-Clair Todibo is open to a summer moveCredit: Getty
      Both Chelsea and Manchester United are understood to be interested in signing him.
      Todibo’s current contract is set to expire in 2027 but he could be sold this summer for around £35million.
      The Frenchman has admitted that he would be open to a transfer, but he is not prepared to make a full decision until the summer.
      Todibo said: “I am at Nice and we’re having a great season. I don’t have my head elsewhere. If I did it would be difficult for me personally and for the group too.
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      “I feel really good at Nice. We’ll see what happens in the summer but we’re not there yet. I don’t want to get ahead of myself.
      “I don’t want to give false hope. For now, I’m here at Nice.”
      The ex-Barcelona star added: “Football moves quickly, you never know what’s going to happen. I’ll wait until the summer to make my decision. 
      “If my decision is to stay, I’ll announce it, if it is to leave, I’ll announce it too and I’ll thank everyone, but we’re not there yet.”
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      Todibo also revealed that he wants to leave something “beautiful” behind at Nice in case he does leave at the end of the campaign.
      He said: “There are important games coming up. The goal is that if it is to be my final season at Nice, then I want to leave here having done something beautiful with the club.
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      “The supporters and the club deserve players who give everything on the pitch, and to achieve something substantial. Personally, if I am to leave, I want to leave something good behind.”
      Todibo has provided two assists in 18 games for Nice so far this season. More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target Ivan Toney suggests Thomas Frank ‘doesn’t want me’ in cheeky interview

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      BRENTFORD striker Ivan Toney joked Thomas Frank “doesn’t want him” amid transfer speculation after the club’s 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday.The 27-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Gtech Community Stadium in recent months.
      Ivan Toney hinted at his future after scoring for BrentfordCredit: Getty
      Thomas Frank has admitted the striker with ‘likely’ be sold this summerCredit: PA
      Chelsea are understood to be interested in signing him, while Arsenal have also been linked with the £80million striker.
      Earlier this week, Bees boss Frank admitted that Toney will “likely” be sold this summer.
      He told Danish magazine Tipsbladet: “It’s quite obvious that Toney will most likely be sold in the summer.
      “It can be expensive to sell your best player, but on the other hand, I also know that by the summer, he’ll only have a year left on his contract with us. 
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      “We also know what he’s worth. I don’t think there are many strikers in the world who are better than him right now.”
      Toney was asked about the manager’s comments after Brentford’s 2-0 win over Wolves.
      Speaking to BBC Sport, he responded: “I see that as he doesn’t want me!
      “The manager has said what he’s said but I can’t make clubs come and get me.
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      Toney has impressed since his return last month
      “I’ve just got to keep doing what I do and that’s score goals. What will be will be.”
      Although Brentford did not receive any bids for Toney in January, club chiefs are expecting several offers when the summer window opens.
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      The Bees clinched a crucial win over Wolves on Saturday.
      Christian Norgaard opened the scoring just after the half-hour mark before Toney scored his third Premier League goal in four games to seal the win.

      After the match, Frank said: “I am very happy. I’m so pleased and proud of the players, and especially their defensive urgency; I really loved the mentality and the determination.
      “We know, when we are on it, we are one of the good defensive sides in the league, and we have lacked that level of consistency or urgency or whatever in too many games – it feels like it’s been three years since we had a clean sheet! 
      “The clean-sheet mentality was a big focus today. We spoke about it during the week, in training and in meetings, and, I know it sounds simple, but I said, ‘clean sheet and we’ll win the game’, because we’ll always score goals. 
      “I’m happy with the way we defended as a team: our principles, but also the 50/50 duels, closing down one-on-one situations, running hard to get under the ball, and good blocks. I was so pleased with that side of the game.” More

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      Crystal Palace line up £15m-rated Marseille star as transfer speculation increases over Olise and Eze

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have singled out Marseille and Senegal star Iliman Ndiaye as their top target for next season.The forward, 23, joined one of his boyhood teams from Sheffield United at the start of this campaign but is expected to be sold in the summer.
      Iliman Ndiaye has become a target for Crystal PalaceCredit: Getty
      And Palace have made a firm inquiry after backing off from a bid in January when he was at Afcon.
      The Eagles did not sign an alternative for their attack because they are holding back to land Ndiaye next time round.
      Marseille will look for about £15million but Palace are happy to spend in that area.
      Meanwhile, the club are also checking on new keepers as they anticipate Sam Johnstone will move in the next window.
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      West Brom’s Josh Griffiths has caught their eye.
      Palace’s move for Ndiaye comes with transfer speculation surrounding Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.
      The pair have been standout performers at Selhurst Park over the past two seasons.
      Eze, who has five goals this season, is currently sidelined through injury after he picked up a muscular tear in the 3-2 win over Sheffield United.
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      While Olise has endured an injury-hit campaign and suffered a hamstring injury in a 4-1 defeat to Brighton.
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      The former Reading wideman had only just returned from injury off the bench, before his minutes on the pitch were cut short.
      However, Olise has been lined up by Manchester United, Man City and Chelsea as a potential summer signing.
      A price tag of £50million won’t deter suitors for his signature. More

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      Man Utd ‘chasing Brazilian wonderkid Thalys, 18, but face competition from two of Europe’s most-prestigious clubs’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly monitoring Palmeiras wonderkid Thalys.The 18-year-old is one of the club’s top academy prospects.
      Man Utd are interested in signing ThalysCredit: Alamy
      Thalys has been likened to Endrick, who is set to join Real Madrid this summer in a £51million transfer.
      Endrick, 17, reached an agreement with the La Liga giants in December 2022 but is not permitted to complete the move until his 18th birthday.
      According to Spanish outlet AS, Palmeiras will demand a similar fee for Thalys.
      The striker, who has two years remaining on his contract, has already attracted interest from Italy.
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      And now Man Utd are keeping tabs on him.
      Barcelona and Juventus are also understood to be interested.
      United are expected to dip into the transfer market for a new forward this summer with Anthony Martial set to leave.
      The Frenchman’s contract is set to expire in June and the Red Devils have no intention to extend it.
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      Thalys could be introduced to provide support for Rasmus Hojlund in attack.
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      He is currently one of the club’s only out-and-out strikers.
      Meanwhile, Thalys has scored eight goals in 25 appearances for Palmeiras’ Under-20s since making his debut. More

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      Barcelona to rival Man Utd and Arsenal for Amadou Onana transfer… but can get nowhere near Everton’s asking price

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      BARCELONA will join the race to sign Amadou Onana – but only if Everton drop their £51m asking price.Like the cash-strapped Toffees, Barcelona have their own financial issues and cannot afford to go beyond £34m as things stand.
      Barcelona have joined the chase for Everton’s Amadou OnanaCredit: Getty
      But the Spanish giants are monitoring the midfielder’s situation closely.
      Everton will hope to generate an auction for Onana this summer.
      Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are all among the clubs to have him on their shortlist.
      The 22-year-old Belgian international arrived at Goodison Park from Lille for £33.5m after snubbing West Ham in August 2022.
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      He instantly became a key player under Frank Lampard.
      And he remains an integral part of the Toffees team under Sean Dyche as they fight relegation.

      Onana is under contract at Everton until 2027 after penning a five-year deal upon his arrival.
      Man United boss Erik ten Hag is also still keen to revive interest in Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong.
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      The Old Trafford club have been linked with a £120m double swoop for De Jong and Nou Camp team-mate Ronald Araujo.
      If Barca received a big fee for one or both players, it would give them a better chance of competing for Onana without risking a breach of FFP rules.
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