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      Ex-Man Utd star Mason Greenwood ‘could be AXED by Marseille in summer’ after De Zerbi said he ‘wasn’t showing enough’

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      MASON GREENWOOD could be on his way out of Marseille this summer following a “lack of effort”, according to reports.Greenwood, 23, has fallen out of favour in France after his “attitude” was called into question by manager Roberto De Zerbi this month.Mason Greenwood could be sold by Marseille this summerCredit: GettyThe forward, who joined Marseille from Manchester United in the summer, had been a regular starter for The Olympians all season, but had had to settle for cameos from the bench against Lens and PSG in recent weeks.And manager De Zerbi seemed to hint that things need to change if Greenwood wants to keep his place in the side.The former Brighton boss said: “No one can have more respect for him than I do.”But that doesn’t change anything: I expect more from him. He has to do more, because what he is currently showing is not enough.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”If he wants to achieve his ambition of becoming a champion, he has to be more consistent, sacrifice more and be more determined.”Greenwood remains Ligue 1’s second top scorer this season and has had a stellar first year in the French top flight.However, RMC reporter Florent Germain, via BFM Marseille explained that if the one-time England international doesn’t react to De Zerbi’s comments he could be sold at the end of the season.He said: “He is a player that can make a big difference but honestly, if he doesn’t react, questions will be asked about a departure for Greenwood this summer.”Most read in FootballMarseille manager Roberto De Zerbi has called on Mason Greenwood to make changesCredit: AFPJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordRMC Sport have also reported that there is a a perceived “lack of effort” and “nonchalance” with Greenwood’s “attitude” inside the club.Greenwood was linked to a number of different clubs last summer with the likes of Barcelona, PSG and Juventus all rumoured to be keen on the star in the past.Ex Man Utd star Mason Greenwood welcomes 2nd child with partner Harriet Robson after starting new life in FranceAnd despite already raking in £27m for their academy graduate, Man Utd could be in line for another financial boost if Greenwood is flogged in the summer.The Red Devils are thought to have included a 50 PER CENT sell-on clause in the bagsman’s contract – meaning they will earn half of any profits that Marseille get from a sale. More

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      Arsenal ‘considering shock swoop for Everton flop Moise Kean’ to solve striker woes but face fight with three Prem foes

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      ARSENAL are keeping tabs on Everton flop Moise Kean in their battle to finally add some firepower up front.The Gunners have been unable to sign a centre-forward in the last few transfer windows, leaving manager Mikel Arteta with a lack of options to spearhead his attack.Arsenal have been linked with Fiorentina star Moise KeanCredit: GettyEverton flop Kean is also wanted by three other Prem sidesCredit: RexArteta has used Gabriel Jesus up front – and the likes of midfielders Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino as false nines.Many Arsenal fans have blamed missing out on the Premier League title on the lack of a natural striker.According to Tuttomercatoweb, however, the Gunners are finally looking to splash the cash for a No9 in this summer transfer window.And Arsenal have been linked with Kean, 25, who is thriving this season with Fiorentina as he has already registered 20 goals and three assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.Read More on ArsenalThat is a far cry from the £44million-rated forward’s Goodison Park days, in which he scored just four goals in 39 matches following his move from Juventus in 2019.The Italy international was loaned out to Paris Saint-Germain and former club Juve where he made a permanent return in 2023.Kean regained his former goalscoring prowess with Fiorentina following his move to the Artemio Franchi in the summer.Although last month he collapsed on the pitch against Verona – but he has now recovered.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesArsenal are facing competition from Premier League rivals Tottenham, West Ham and Newcastle.Toon see him as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak if he decides to leaveMoise Kean shows off his super skill with training at PSGIsak has taken the Premier League by storm since his arrival at St James’ Park in 2022 and has even been linked with a move to the Emirates this summer.The Gunners have also been linked with other European strikers, shich as RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Juventus sharpshooter Dusan Vlahovic and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen – who is currently on loan at Galatasaray.Arsenal ratings vs ChelseaARSENAL collected three points at the Emirates with a comfortable display as they fight to keep their fading title hopes alive. More

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      ‘Trent’s replacement sorted’ – Fans convinced Frimpong will join Liverpool after spotting his Holland camp antics

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      FANS are convinced Jeremie Frimpong is on his way to Liverpool after he hilariously attempted a Scouse accent.The Bayer Leverkusen right-back has been linked with replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield amid interest from Real Madrid.Jeremie Frimpong did his best Scouse accent for Ryan GravenberchCredit: @OnsOranjeFrimpong was also all smiles with Virgil van DijkCredit: @OnsOranjeLiverpool fans reckon he could replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at AnfieldCredit: GettyDutchman Frimpong linked up with the rest of his international team-mates earlier today ahead of the Nations League quarter-final against Spain.And the 24-year-old seemed on particularly good terms with the Liverpool contingent in the Holland squad.Frimpong beamed at Ryan Gravenberch, greeting him by doing his best Scouse accent.He got the accent spot on while saying: “You alright la?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFrimpong and Gravenberch then burst into laughter and gave each other a huge hug.Virgil van Dijk was seen giggling and he was then welcomed with a shout of “my G”.It made fans convinced that Frimpong is on his way to Liverpool, with one saying: “That’s Trent’s replacement sorted.”Another reacted: “If he ends up at Liverpool this summer, the announcement video is sorted.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWith four goals and 11 assists for Leverkusen this term, Frimpong could step into Alexander-Arnold’s shoes.Real Madrid are set to swoop for the England star this summer after seeing a £20mllion bid rejected in January.’He’s going to Tranmere after this’ – Roy Keane rips into Trent Alexander-Arnold after ‘school boy’ defending vs Man UtdAlexander-Arnold’s contract expires at the end of the season and there is no sign he will agree to an extension. Despite him being set to leave on a free, SunSport exclusively revealed that Liverpool could still receive a fee as Real Madrid are keen to get the deal done in time for the new Club World Cup.The tournament in the US starts on June 15 and his contract does not end until June 30. More

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      Newcastle icon Papiss Cisse, 39, lured out of retirement after two years by former team-mate to join fourth-tier minnows

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      FORMER Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is set to pull on his boots again – as he approaches his 40th birthday.Cisse set the Premier League alight when he joined the Toon and linked up with Senegalese countryman Demba Ba in 2012.Papiss Cisse has been signed by Dubai side Al QabilaCredit: GettyCisse formed a deadly duo with Demba BaCredit: AP:Associated PressThe 39-year-old left St James’ Park in the wake of the club’s relegation in 2016 – and he has since had spells playing in China, Turkey and France.Cisse has now landed in the Middle East, where he has signed for newly-formed Dubai side Al Qabila, who play in the fourth tier of football in the United Arab Emirates.Al Qabila, coached by Cisse’s old Toon team-mate Steven Taylor, are pushing for promotion this season.Taylor has been coaching in Dubai for the past three years, having hung up his boots in 2021.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCisse was offered a deal until the end of the season after proving his fitness in training.The Dakar-born player – who turns 40 in June – scored 37 top-flight goals in 117 games for Newcastle.Cisse was without a club when he was signed up by The Player Agency, who want to recruit more high-profile players and help them look for clubs overseas after injuries or to prolong their careers.The Toon hero said: “I’m thankful to The Player for the opportunity to enter the market in the UAE.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCisse has been without a team since the summer of 2023, when he left French side Amiens.The former Senegal international trained with Robbie Savage’s Macclesfield in late 2023 but did not join the club.Fans think the Wealdstone Raider is a time traveller after his incredible Newcastle Carabao Cup prediction goes viral Carabao Cup final ratingsNEWCASTLE ended their 70-year trophy drought in style by beating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The 2-1 scoreline flattered the Reds in truth, with Eddie Howe’s Toon having produced a sensational performance to flatten runaway league leaders.Local lad Dan Burn, fresh off his first England call-up, rose highest to head his boyhood club into the lead on the stroke of half-time.Alexander Isak then deservedly doubled Newcastle’s lead shortly after the break.The Toon could have further increased their advantage, only for forgotten man Federico Chiesa to hand Liverpool a late lifeline on 94 minutes.But that goal was unable to spur a further comeback as Newcastle saw out the remaining added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Liverpool players and Gary Stonehouse rated the Newcastle players. More

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      Real Madrid to step up Dean Huijsen transfer pursuit as Bournemouth star, 19, promoted to Spain’s senior squad

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      REAL MADRID will step up their ploy to land Dean Huijsen this summer after the Bournemouth defender was promoted to Spain’s senior squad.Teenager Huijsen got his first call up because of injury to Barcelona’s Inigo Martinez.Real Madrid will step up their ploy to land Dean Huijsen this summerCredit: GettySpain face the Netherlands away on Thursday then at home in Valencia on Sunday in the Nations League quarter finals.The reigning European champions have been monitoring the Amsterdam-born centre back’s progress with Bournemouth closely this season.But scouts will use the next few days to get an even closer look at the player who has enjoyed a brilliant debut season in the Premier League.Huijsen, 19, only cost Bournemouth £15million from Italians Juventus last summer.READ MORE IN football He has played a key role in the club’s impressive results this season which has pushed the club to the fringes of European qualification from the Premier League.He scored his first Premier League goal on December 5 against Tottenham then hit the target again 17 days later against Manchester United.United are also tracking Huijsen with a view to a summer swoop. Bournemouth sit tenth in the league having lost 2-1 to Brentford on Saturday. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe player opted to play for Spain after leaving the Netherlands and relocating to Marbella when he was five.Huijsen played for Holland from Under 16-19 level and has seven U-21 appearances for Spain.He was due to play for Spain’s U-21s against the Czech Republic this Friday.How Newcastle outsmarted Liverpool with Dan Burn and Alexander Isak’s genius tricks More

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      Luis Diaz’s Liverpool future in doubt with ‘concrete possibility’ winger leaves after Barcelona join transfer race

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      LIVERPOOL star Luis Diaz could leave Anfield at the end of the season amid interest from Barcelona, according to reports.The Colombian winger was on the radar of the Catalan giants last summer.Barcelona are set to reignite their interest in Luis Diaz this summerCredit: GettyBarcelona could not strike a deal due to financial constraints while Liverpool demanded £75million.But reporter Fabrizio Romano claims it is “concrete possibility” that Diaz is shown the exit door soon.The 28-year-old’s contract does not expire until the summer of 2027, but Liverpool could cash-in to stop the player running down his deal.Romano expects Barcelona to come back in for him as he is “appreciated” by their transfer chiefs.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he reports again that the club’s finances could prove a major stumbling block.Barca have competition from Saudi Arabian sides who will have few challenges finding enough cash.But they are also keen on persuading his Liverpool team-mate Darwin Nunez to the Middle East.It also alleged that there was “genuine interest” in Diaz from Manchester City a year ago.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLiverpool are set for a busy summer with Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mo Salah seeing their contracts expire.Arne Slot’s side are said to be desperate to sign Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards walk off CBS Sports set after Liverpool hero Alisson’s post-match interviewSunSport exclusively revealed that the Cherries are, meanwhile, confident of signing Caoimhin Kelleher.Liverpool chiefs have also reportedly made contact with Alexander Isak’s representatives ahead of a possible bid.But Newcastle remain adamant that their Carabao Cup final hero will remain on Tyneside and will discuss an improved contract this summer.Carabao Cup final ratingsNEWCASTLE ended their 70-year trophy drought in style by beating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The 2-1 scoreline flattered the Reds in truth, with Eddie Howe’s Toon having produced a sensational performance to flatten runaway league leaders.Local lad Dan Burn, fresh off his first England call-up, rose highest to head his boyhood club into the lead on the stroke of half-time.Alexander Isak then deservedly doubled Newcastle’s lead shortly after the break.The Toon could have further increased their advantage, only for forgotten man Federico Chiesa to hand Liverpool a late lifeline on 94 minutes.But that goal was unable to spur a further comeback as Newcastle saw out the remaining added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Liverpool players and Gary Stonehouse rated the Newcastle players. More

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      Bournemouth in Caoimhin Kelleher transfer chase and confident of beating Chelsea and Tottenham to Liverpool keeper

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      BOURNEMOUTH are confident of beating Big Six clubs to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher this summer.The Republic of Ireland international wants to leave Anfield to get first-team football, and may have played his last game for the club in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. Caoimhin Kelleher is wanted by Bournemouth and several other Premier League sidesCredit: RexChelsea, Tottenham and Carabao winners Newcastle are also interested.Bournemouth are ready to move first however, putting them in pole position, as manager Andoni Iraola has made signing a goalkeeper a priority with Kelleher his top target.Iraola has used on-loan goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for most of the season, but there is no obligation to buy in the loan contract with Chelsea and his performances have been mixed.The Spaniard was dropped by Iraola earlier in the season for another young Irish goalkeeper, Mark Travers, who is now on loan at Middlesbrough.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIraola regards Kelleher as a big improvement on both his current goalkeepers and has asked Bournemouth to move quickly when the transfer window opens in June.Chelsea have also expressed interest, but will not commit to making a bid at this stage.Boss Enzo Maresca wants to back his current goalkeepers, Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, despite the doubts of others at Stamford Bridge.Tottenham’s goalkeeping position is also unclear, with Guglielmo Vicario, Fraser Forster and Antonin Kinsky all being used by Ange Postecoglou this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd while Newcastle want an extra goalkeeper and like Kelleher, the club’s PSR problems mean they may not be able to meet Liverpool’s £30million asking price.Bournemouth may also be able to offer European football as Iraola’s side are currently ninth in the Premier League, but Kelleher does not regard that as essential.Shay Given loses the rag over Liverpool’s treatment of Caoimhin Kelleher Kelleher’s priority is securing a move to a Premier League club that can provide regular first-team appearances after his career has stalled at Anfield through no fault of his own.The 26-year-old has played 17 matches so far this season, but has been restricted to appearances in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup since Alisson Becker returned from a hamstring injury in December.Liverpool are aware of Kelleher’s frustrations and will not stand in his way.Arne Slot has already signed Kelleher’s replacement, with Georgian international Georgi Mamardashvili due to arrive from Valencia at the end of the season. More

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      Chelsea ‘willing to let Geovany Quenda play AGAINST them next season despite spending £42m on transfer’

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      CHELSEA new boy Geovany Quenda could find himself playing AGAINST the Blues next season due to Uefa rules.The 17-year-old agreed to join Chelsea in a £42million transfer from Sporting Lisbon last week.Geovany Quenda could face Chelsea next season despite signing for the Blues last weekCredit: AFPQuenda is set to pen a seven-year deal with the option for an eighth, but will not make his debut until next year at the earliest.The Blues have agreed to loan him back to Sporting for the 2025-26 campaign.And should both teams qualify for the Champions League this season, the winger could find himself playing against his new club.In Uefa competitions, parent clubs have no say on whether or not a loan star can play against them.Read More in FootballTherefore, if Sporting do face Chelsea then manager Rui Borges can decide to play him.Rules in the Champions League and Europa League differ to those in the Premier League, where loan players are not permitted to face their parent clubs.Quenda has made 44 appearances for Sporting this season, contributing to 10 goals.Manchester United were heavily linked with a move for him given Ruben Amorim’s links to the Portuguese club, but the Red Devils never submitted a bid.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSQuenda has made 10 appearances in the Champions League this seasonThey had even sent scouts to watch the teenager.But Quenda is now set to join fellow wonderkids Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez in West London.Enzo Maresca defends lacklustre Chelsea after Conference League progress More