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      Brentford eyeing Ivan Toney transfer replacement by lining up free-scoring Championship striker

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      SAMMIE SZMODICS is on Brentford’s radar as the Bees plan for life after Ivan Toney.Blackburn striker Szmodics, 28, is in the form of his life, with 21 goals in 35 league games making him leading scorer in the Championship.Sammie Szmodics slots past Michael CooperCredit: RexIvan Toney has been linked with ArsenalCredit: GettyBees boss Thomas Frank has admitted that he expects England striker Toney to leave the club this summer, with Arsenal and Chelsea leading the hunt.Frank’s top spy, Mick Priest, saw Szmodics score the leveller in Rovers’ 1-1 draw with Millwall last week — and  he is now on their shortlist of targets.The Bees are in the market for a couple of new attacking players for their squad and have also checked out Josh Sargent at Norwich.Luton are also looking at Szmodics but cannot commit until they know which division they will be in next season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe forward, who like Toney previously played for Peterborough, was in action yesterday.Szmodics lined up against Plymouth Argyle in a relegation six-pointer at Ewood Park.He took just seven minutes to get on the scoresheet, bending a right-footed effort beyond Michael Cooper.Kyle McFadzean’s 54th minute red card made matters difficult for John Eustace’s side.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Argyle eventually found an equaliser via Morgan Whittaker, who himself has attracted plenty of interest.Toney, meanwhile, played the full 90 minutes as Brentford lost 2-1 at Arsenal.Inside Ivan Toney’s Life As A FootballerThe Gunners took the lead through Declan Rice on 19 minutes.Yoane Wissa levelled on the stroke of half-time, before Kai Havertz won it with an 86th minute header. More

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      Why Chelsea need Newcastle to finish above 15th in Premier League

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      THE bizarre reason why Chelsea have secretly been supporting Newcastle has been revealed.Blues fans will not be cheering on the Toon when they go head-to-head on Monday night.Chelsea want Newcastle to finish strongly in order to secure more money for Lewis HallCredit: AlamyHowever, for the rest of the season they will be hoping Newcastle pick up enough points to finish above 15th.That’s because of an unusual clause in the deal that saw Lewis Hall move to St James’ Park from Chelsea in the summer.The 19-year-old joined the club for an initial loan fee of £4million with an obligation to pay a further £24m to make it a permanent switch.But the transfer has not yet been completed as the deal depends on Newcastle’s league finish, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThey need to end the season above 15th in order for the move to go through.Chelsea will be desperate for them to do enough to sign Hall amid financial pressures.Todd Boehly needs to balance the books this summer in order to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.Selling Hall will count as 100 per cent profit as he is a homegrown player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNewcastle currently sit eighth in the table and are 14 points above Brentford in 15th.Hall has played just 11 times in all competitions for Eddie Howe’s side this season.Chelsea scout names the forgotten star who was supposed to be a world beaterReports suggest that director of football Dan Ashworth was the driving force behind the signing. More

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      Chelsea ‘steal march on Arsenal and Newcastle in race for £68m Sporting star Ousmane Diomande’

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      CHELSEA are leading the race to sign Ousmane Diomande, according to reports.The defender, 20, has impressed since joining Sporting Lisbon from Midtjylland last year.Ousmane Diomande has impressed for Sporting Lisbon this seasonCredit: GettyHis strong performances for Sporting have already attracted plenty of Premier League interest.According to Portuguese paper Record, Chelsea are very keen on Diomande.They claim that the Blues have already made contact with his representatives ahead of potentially getting a deal done.Chelsea would reportedly be willing to pay around £51million up-front for the Ivory Coast international.READ MORE ON CHELSEASporting are claimed to want a further £17m in add-ons, which Record claim Chelsea would be willing to pay.Newcastle and Arsenal are also interested in Diomande.And should Chelsea’s potential FFP concerns lead to them having to tighten the purse strings this summer, Diomande could move to the Toon or Gunners.Elsewhere, Juventus are also believed to be interested in the commanding 6ft 3in ace.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL But the Serie A side would be unlikely to be able to match Sporting’s asking price.Diomande has made 43 appearances for the Portuguese giants since signing in January 2023.Pochettino reacts to Chelsea_s draw at Brentford, PAHis side currently top their league, while they are also fighting on the European front.Earlier this week Diomande featured as they drew 1-1 with Atalanta in the Europa League round of 16.They will travel to Italy next week for the second leg.Diomande, 20, was in action for Sporting earlier this weekCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea set for £28m windfall as transfer exit for forgotten star is all-but confirmed

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      EDDIE HOWE insists it’s “nailed on” that Lewis Hall WILL be a Newcastle player next season.Toon have agreed to pay Chelsea £28million this summer following the end of his season-long loan.Lewis Hall will stay with Newcastle beyond the summerCredit: GettyEddie Howe insists the left-back is one to watch for the futureCredit: GettyThe situation is complicated given left-back Hall, 19, has not met all the criteria for the move to be made permanent.Given the highly-rated youngster has only made 11 appearances across all competitions, it was thought the Magpies may send him back to Stamford Bridge.But Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said: “It’s nailed on. I’m preparing for Lewis to be at Newcastle for many years.“He was always brought in with a long-term view and I’m delighted because he has many qualities we are looking for.READ MORE ON CHELSEA“Something we just need some patience. Players develop at different speeds, but we’re delighted with the progress he’s made.“We have always believed in him and his quality, and we have been working really hard with him on his game. He’s a really talented lad. I believe in him and my vision is that he will be here for many years.”Fans have questioned why Howe has been so reluctant to play Hall, especially given the injury crisis that has dogged their campaign.Yet the Mags manager admits it has been a tricky adaptation for the boyhood Newcastle supporter to move from London to the North East at such a young age.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Hall has been limited to five Premier League appearances this seasonHowe added: “I have no doubt it’s been hard. When you look at someone of that age moving away from home, you can’t underestimate the challenges that come with that.“He’s handled himself really well and it’s been a season of growth for him although the external view would not necessarily have seen that.Chelsea’s plans for £1bn new stadium“We have seen that internally so it’s been a really powerful, positive year for him. A lot of work has been put into him and I do believe in him long-term.”Howe also revealed that club captain Jamaal Lascelles has triggered a one-year contract extension to extend his stay on Tyneside. More

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      Chelsea tracking Nico Williams as they look to beat Arsenal to £43m Athletic Bilbao winger

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      CHELSEA are on the trail of Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams as they start ramping up summer transfer plans.The Blues need a bustling centre forward but are acutely aware of how much that would cost them with Brentord’s Ivan Toney rated at around £100million.Chelsea are tracking Nico WilliamsCredit: EPAThe winger plays alongside his brother Inaki, right, at Athletic BilbaoCredit: EPAWilliams, 21, has a get-out clause in his contract set at around £43 million but he does earn around £100k a week after tax in Spain.He would also fit into Chelsea’s transfer strategy of buying up young, promising players and putting them on long contracts to help subsidise the wage bill.Williams can play on either flank and has scored six goals in LaLiga this season.Chelsea have plenty of widemen and may have to sell before they can buy new players in the summer.READ MORE ON CHELSEAMykhailo Mudryk, Raheem Sterling, Noni Madueke and even forward Christopher Nkunku have been employed on the flanks this season. Williams has also attracted interest from Arsenal.Liverpool have also been credited with interest in the winger to provide further competition to the likes of Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota.Chelsea have been linked with a move for Toney and also Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres.Williams is currently playing alongside his brother Inaki Williams in Spain.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe two are arguably the best players at Bilbao and prove to be an exciting pair of wingers.Inaki represents Ghana on an international while Nico plays for Spain.They are also keen on giving back to their community back in Ghana.The brothers built a school in their native country to help provide opportunities to local children.The school is based in Pokuase, a suburb of capital city Accra.Along with the construction, the footballers also donated an amount of Bilbao shirts to the community.They have also entered the hospitality industry having built a hotel in Accra, named after the Bilbao 39,000 seater San Names stadium. More

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      Sheffield Wednesday announce controversial transfer for Nico Schulz is OVER after fan fury over domestic violence charge

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      SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have decided against the controversial transfer signing of Nico Schulz amid fan pressure.The 30-year-old former Borussia Dortmund defender was charged with assaulting his former partner on three separate occasions in 2020 in court last month.Sheffield Wednesday have opted against the controversial signing of Nico SchulzCredit: GettySchulz, who has been capped 12 times by Germany, was ordered to donate over £128,000 to five different charity organisations over a three-month period.That was for the case to be discontinued after his ex-partner refused to testify, according to various reports.Amid that investigation, Schulz was released by Dortmund following a four-year period there last summer.He has since been unemployed but spent time training with Championship strugglers Sheffield Wednesday last month.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHowever an open letter was posted on social media by the Sheffield Wednesday Women’s Supporters Group in which the club was urged not to sign the player.And now the club’s German coach confirmed after the Owls’ win over Plymouth that he would not be pursuing a deal amid the outcry from supporters.Danny Rohl told The Star: “I would not normally speak after a game about a player who is not here, that’s not in my mind, but I have made a final decision.“I’ve said before with transfers that I always look to the whole picture, and that was the same in this case.Most read in Championship“I’m very happy with my team here, I know Kristian Pedersen will come back soon, and that’s the reason why I will stay with my squad… Nico Schulz will not be coming.”Schulz came through the ranks at Hertha Berlin before leaving for Gladbach in 2015.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersHe spent two years there prior to signing for Hoffenheim but it was not long before he was on the move again.In 2019 Dortmund swooped with a £22m transfer deal and he went on to lift both the DFB Pokal and DFL Supercup with the Yellow Submarine.Meanwhile, last night’s victory was Wednesday’s fourth-straight triumph.It is only goal difference that now separates them from safety as they sit on 38 points along with Stoke, Huddersfield and QPR.They are next in action on Friday when they host promotion hopefuls and neighbours Leeds United. More

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      Real Madrid’s secret weapon ‘falls in love’ with Phil Foden after Man City star runs the show in crunch Man Utd clash

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      REAL MADRID’S chief scout has reportedly “fallen in love” with Phil Foden after his latest Manchester City display.The midfielder ran the show in his side’s derby day victory over Manchester United.Phil Foden has reportedly caught the eye of Real Madrid’s chief scoutCredit: RexJuni Calafat has ‘fallen in love’ with Foden according to sensational reports in SpainFoden scored twice as City came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.According to sensational reports in Spain, Real Madrid’s Juni Calafat has been left enamoured with the 23-year-old.The Spanish giants’ chief scout believes Foden would make a great addition to their squad, claims Defensa Central.Their report adds that the England international is seen as an alternative to a “more complicated” deal for Erling Haaland.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCalafat has been dubbed Los Blancos’ secret weapon for his part in their transfer business across recent seasons.He is understood to have been key in the deals to sign Federico Valverde, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.The 51-year-old Spaniard, who grew up in Brazil, has also proved particularly crucial in their recruitment of Brazilian players.Calafat has been a Real Madrid scout for a decade and was promoted to chief scout in 2017.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHis eye for Foden comes after the City academy graduate took his tally to 18 goals for the season on Sunday.Foden has also contributed 10 assists for Pep Guardiola’s side so far this term.Phil Foden ‘would walk into Arsenal’s starting XI’ after Pep Guardiola labelled Man City’s derby hero ‘Prem’s best player’ – but are two players better?The playmaker currently has over three years left on his City contract after penning a new deal in October 2022. More

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      Neymar flirts with transfer away from Al-Hilal just seven months after joining Saudi Pro League team

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      NEYMAR is eyeing a move away from Al-Hilal just seven months on from joining, according to reports.The Brazilian, 32, signed for the Saudi Pro League side in a £77.6million deal from Paris Saint-Germain last summer.Neymar has made five appearances for Al-HilalCredit: GettyHe has so far played just five times for Al-Hilal, after suffering a devastating knee injury while on international duty last October.Doctors have already ruled the forward out for the rest of the season, which could mean that he never plays for Al-Hilal again.According to German outlet Bild, Neymar wants to join Inter Miami.David Beckham’s MLS franchise have a number of Neymar’s former Barcelona team-mates on their books, including Lionel Messi.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also ply their trades by South Beach, while Luis Suarez joined the gang ahead of this season.During a trip to the F1 last week, Neymar admitted that he’d love to reunite with Messi.He said: “I hope we will play together again. Leo is a great person. I hope he’s happy in Miami. If he is, I will be too.”Neymar has also been linked with former club Santos.Most read in FootballThe attacker began his career with the Brazilian side, scoring 72 goals in 140 appearances before leaving for Barcelona.He went to watch their 1-0 win over Corinthians last month, and even spoke with manager Marcelo Teixeira.’Not happy’ – F1 fans fume as Man Utd legend walks out on live TV grid interview with Martin Brundle to chat to NeymarOn their chat, Teixeira said: “It was a short conversation, but it’s always the short conversations that have a good effect.”Neymar is contracted to Al-Hilal until 2025, and it’s unlikely that the Saudi Pro League team will let him go without a fight.He is set to return to fitness for the start of the next European season in August, having already been ruled out of the Copa America.Neymar reunited with former Barca pal Lionel Messi at PSGCredit: ReutersNeymar, 32, visited the F1 last weekendCredit: Reuters More