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    Crystal Palace set Eberechi Eze transfer fee in desperate hope to put off Man Utd and Aston Villa

    CRYSTAL PALACE will keep FA Cup winner Eberechi Eze unless the full price tag is paid.Eze has a complicated valuation based on several factors and his current cost would be £65million.Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is valued at £65millionEze is being targeted by Manchester United and Aston VillaThat may prove too much for Manchester United and Aston Villa, with insiders revealing the Eagles plan to stick to their guns.The midfielder, 26, has been on an astonishing scoring run since notching for England in March — with nine goals in 12 games as his confidence soars.Palace want to buy Brazilian star Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a £20m deal.Santos, 21, has the flair that boss Oliver Glasner wants in his attacking midfielders and has been a stand-out on loan at French side Strasbourg.Read More on FootballThe move to France worked out better than a disastrous spell at Nottingham Forest last season.Palace have regularly taken on Chelsea players and could involve England defender Marc Guehi in the conversation but would prefer a straight cash deal.The Eagles have also been looking at Strasbourg’s Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha but the French club are desperate to keep him.Eze joined Palace back in 2020 from Queens Park Rangers and quickly rose to prominence.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe playmaker has sine amassed a total of 40 goals and 28 assists in 166 appearances.The England international hasn’t slowed down this season with 14 goals and 11 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.Eberechi Eze was rejected by SIX teams including Arsenal as fans say ‘absolute stinker in hindsight’Eze has also registered 10 caps with England, where he scored one goal. More

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    Man City and Nottingham Forest could be set for stunning player transfer swap as Pep Guardiola begins to re-shape squad

    MATHEUS NUNES could be off to Nottingham Forest — sparking an all-change summer at the Etihad.And that could grease the wheels for Manchester City’s hopes of moving Morgan Gibbs-White, 25,  in the opposite direction.Matheus Nunes has been primarily used at full-back this seasonCredit: GettyMorgan Gibbs-White has impressed for Nottingham ForestCredit: AlamyNunes, 26, is on the wish list for Forest chief Nuno Espirito Santo, who is a big fan of the £53million Portuguese midfielder.City sources claim they would be prepared to cut their losses and let Nunes go for around £35m.A deal for England midfielder Gibbs-White would cost almost double that and Nunes could prove a useful bargaining chip.Nunes has played 25 times in the Premier League this season, including 18 starts.READ MORE FOOTBALLMany of his appearances have come as a full-back, rather than in midfield.Last month, Pep Guardiola raised eyebrows by claiming that Nunes was not “clever enough” to play in the middle of the park.The 54-year-old said of Nunes after his side’s 0-0 bore draw with Manchester United: “He can become a good right-back for his physicality.”I think he’s not a player to play in midfield because he’s not clever enough, in the composure, but he has incredible skills and he’s learning a lot.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The big mistake of full-backs is when you have the cross to the far post where you are, they are always sleeping.”But he defended really well two or three crosses, like when Bruno [Fernandes] put it to the far post for [Patrick] Dorgu.Watch Ashley Cole’s inspirational speech as presents England new boys Gomes and Gibbs-White with legacy caps”He has the attention and the physicality to do it, so he can play in that position and help us a lot.”Gibbs-White, meanwhile, has excelled at Forest this season.The 25-year-old has scored seven goals and laid on 10 assists in 33 Prem outings.His performances have earned him a place in Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad. More

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    Jack Grealish ‘dropped from Manchester City squad for final game of season’ as £100m man edges closer to transfer exit

    JACK GREALISH has been dropped from Manchester City’s squad to face Fulham this afternoon.Pep Guardiola’s side need a point to guarantee Champions League qualification for next season.Jakc Grealish has largely been stuck on the bench with City this termCredit: GettyGrealish, 29, has fallen out of favour this term, starting just one Prem match in 2025.According to the Telegraph, the former Aston Villa star will not feature at all at Craven Cottage.SunSport revealed yesterday that Grealish believes he may have to leave City in order to force his way back into the England set-up.The attacker was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s latest squad announced on Friday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGrealish is set to for summer talks with City chiefs in order to determine his future.The 39-cap star has two years remaining on his contract at the Etihad.Guardiola opted to leave the former £100million man on the bench even as his side chased an equaliser in last week’s FA Cup final.The City boss instead turned to 19-year-old Claudio Echeverri, despite the Argentine having been yet to play since his February arrival.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGuardiola recently pleaded for City chiefs to trim his squad ahead of next season.The 54-year-old admitted: “I said to the club I don’t want that [a bigger squad].’I will quit’ – Pep Guardiola gives Man City ultimatum over squad issue that is ‘impossible for my soul'”I don’t want to leave five or six players in the freezer. I don’t want that. I will quit. Make a shorter squad, I will stay.”It’s impossible for my soul to [tell] my players in the tribune [stands] that they cannot play.”Grealish’s availability is set to spark transfer interest this summer.But his £300,000 a week wages may provide a hefty stumbling block.The England hopeful could even go out on loan in a bid for first team football. More

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    Arsenal lining up shock transfer return for Emi Martinez with fears David Raya could quit for Spain

    ARSENAL want to bring Emi Martinez back to the club — if they lose David Raya to Spain.The Gunners are looking at an emergency move for former keeper Martinez, who was with them for eight years before switching to Aston Villa.Arsenal want to re-sign Emi Martinez is they lose David RayaCredit: ReutersDavid Raya could be on his way out of Arsenal with Real Madrid and Atletico interestedCredit: RexAnd Argentina World Cup winner Martinez, 32, would jump at a second chance to man the sticks at the Emirates should the deal come round.Spaniard Raya, 29, is being linked with moves to La Liga after establishing himself as the Gunners No .1.The former Blackburn prospect is short-listed at Real Madrid as a long-term replacement for Thibaut Courtois.While he is also on the radar at neighbours Atletico — who fear Jan Oblak could be tempted by Saudi Arabian cash.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRaya has been one of the Premier League’s standout goalkeepers in recent seasons and, should he keep a clean sheet against Southampton on Sunday, will win consecutive Golden Glove awards.Despite his impressive form, Arsenal would be open to selling him if the price was right.The Gunners know that Martinez could be bought, but they will have to be quick with Middle East clubs keen too.Martinez looked as though he waved goodbye to the Villa Park faithful when the Villans played their final home game of the season last weekend.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe shot-stopper was in tears as he walked off the pitch following Villa’s 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.A move for Martinez would be easier if Villa miss out on the Champions League on Sunday against Manchester United.Emi Martinez in tears as he waves goodbye to fans after Aston Villa’s final home gameMartinez joined Villa in 2020 following a breakout period of success at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, coming in for the injured Bernd Leno and helping the Gunners win the FA Cup.Since his switch to the Midlands, the former Reading and Rotherham loanee has won the Copa America twice, the World Cup and been named Fifa’s Best Keeper in the World two times.Martinez appeared to wave goodbye as he cried following Aston Villa’s final home game of the season last weekendCredit: Shutterstock EditorialMartinez spent eight years at Arsenal before moving to VillaCredit: Getty More

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    Man Utd flops BEG Bruno Fernandes not to quit club after captain admitted he could be sold with Saudi interest

    DEVASTATED Manchester United players begged Bruno Fernandes ‘don’t leave us’ after he was linked with a move to Saudi.The Portuguese midfielder was criticised after Wednesday’s Europa League final defeat to Tottenham but is widely thought of as the one world-class talent in the squad.Bruno Fernandes has been linked with an exit from Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyMan Utd teammates have begged Fernandes to stay at the clubCredit: GettySaudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are willing to pay around £100million for Fernandes, 30, and will offer him a whopping £700,000 a week to ditch Old Trafford for the Middle East.With the club in a dire financial situation following their failure to qualify for the Champions League, an exit for top star Fernandes could be a way to bring in some much needed funds.And after the disappointing final, Fernandes admitted cash-strapped United may look to sell him to raise money for a rebuild.He said: “If the club thinks it’s time to part ways because they want to do some cashing in, it is what it is.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDDespite coming across as noble, those comments have sparked unease among his team-mates – who value his ability to drag them through games.And a source confirmed several have urged the midfielder to stay, adding: “Bruno may be criticised but the players know what a talent he is.“He can be demanding but they all respect him and sent him messages letting him know how valued he is.“If he leaves, the dressing room would fall apart.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordRuben Amorim also suggested that he could leave United if he can’t turn around the sinking ship, but has since told the squad that he intends to be in the dugout at the Theatre of Dreams next season.Amorim, who has amassed less than a point per league game (0.92) since taking over at United, has come under heavy criticism for his work with the team so far but still has the faith of many fans.FIRE SALE at Old Trafford! EVERY Man Utd Star Up for Grabs — Even Mainoo & Garnacho!And despite the manager’s future seemingly decided for now, there’s plenty still up in the air when it comes to the squad.Al Hilal want an answer from Bruno Fernandes by next week over whether he fancies a money-spinning move to Saudi Arabia this summer.While Kobbie Mainoo is one of many players being considered as a potential exit given his pure profit status with regard to PSR as an academy graduate.Fellow Carrington star Alejandro Garnacho is another name looking likely to leave United, after it was revealed that Amorim has told him he needs to find a new club for next season.Speaking after the Europa League heartbreak, Garnacho told Argentine press: “It’s hard for everyone.”The season was s***, both now losing the final tonight, and in the league, where we didn’t beat anyone, that’s the truth.“Up until the final, I’ve played every round, and today to play 20 minutes… I don’t know. I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens after.”Ruben Amorim is staying put as manager next seasonCredit: GettyAlejandro Garnacho looks set for an exit from UnitedCredit: Getty More

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    Ruben Amorim ‘tells Alejandro Garnacho to LEAVE Man Utd after informing squad of his own future plans’

    RUBEN AMORIM has reportedly told his Manchester United players he will remain at the club next season – but Alejandro Garnacho will not be. The under-fire manager offered to walk away without any compensation if the board and fans are no longer behind him. Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly been told by Ruben Amorim to find a new clubCredit: ReutersIt came in the aftermath of United’s 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham – who won their first trophy in 17 YEARS. But, the Old Trafford hierarchy are believed to be behind Amorim – who replaced Erik ten Hag in November. According to The Athletic, Amorim addressed players at the club’s Carrington training ground on Saturday to inform them of his own plans.And it was there that Garnacho is said to have been told to find a new team following a period of uncertainty at the club. READ MORE ON man utdThe Argentine was left out of the starting XI that was beaten by – despite starting in ten of their matches in the European campaign.United’s defeat in Spain – while sitting 16th in the Premier League – caps off a horror season.And Garnacho told Argentine press: “It’s hard for everyone. “The season was s***, both now losing the final tonight, and in the league, where we didn’t beat anyone, that’s the truth. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“Up until the final, I’ve played every round, and today to play 20 minutes… I don’t know. I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens after.”Garnacho’s brother Roberto then caused a stir following the winger’s cryptic message in Bilbao. FIRE SALE at Old Trafford! EVERY Man Utd Star Up for Grabs — Even Mainoo & Garnacho!He posted a picture of a dejected Garnacho and wrote: “Working as no one else, helping every round, coming from two goals in the last two finals, just to be on the pitch for 19 mins and get thrown under the bus.”The winger – linked with a move away in January – was benched against Spurs with Mason Mount and Amad Diallo operating as forwards.Amorim was probed on his decision to leave Garnacho out for Mount, to which he replied: “It’s easy to say that now.”Who missed the big opportunity in the first half in the semi-final? Garnacho. Football is like that.”Garnacho, 20, has played 58 times this season across all competitions, more than any other United player.He has 11 goals to his name and remains linked with a move away from Old Trafford, with Chelsea showing interest in January.Up until the final, I’ve played every round, and today to play 20 minutes… I don’t know. I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens after.GarnachoSunSport revealed how Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo are among the most at risk of being sold in the summer. United remain in a financial mess and selling two of the first team’s biggest assets is now a priority to ease the pressure.Bruno Fernandes has also suggested he could leave but United will not want to offload their skipper.Other players such as Marcus Rashford and Antony, who have been on loan at Aston Villa and Real Betis respectively, will also be sold in what is likely to be a turbulent summer at United.Amorim was asked in his final pre-match press conference of the season whether he has sought to clarify Fernandes and Garnacho’s futures. And he said: “I will speak with my players but my focus is the last game. I don’t know what is going to happen.“We have a plan — we were prepared for both situations, with or without Champions League. Read More on The Sun”We have an idea what type of squad we want. Now we have to focus on the game, we now have the last game and we have time to address those situations.”Garnacho hinted at leaving after Europa League final defeatCredit: Shutterstock Editorial More

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    Florian Wirtz ‘tells Bayern Munich he’s joining Liverpool’ with £125MILLION transfer just days away

    FLORIAN WIRTZ has told Bayern Munich he is joining Liverpool, according to reports.The German is one of the hottest properties on the transfer market this summer.Florian Wirtz has told Bayern Munich he will be joining Liverpool this summerCredit: GettyBut according to football journalist, Sacha Tavolieri, Wirtz is now just one step away from joining the Anfield outfit.Mere days ago it was revealed that Manchester City had pulled of the race to sign the Bayer Leverkusen ace over concerns about the overall cost of the deal potentially reaching a figure of £252million.However, numbers involved in the deal have not deterred German champions Bayern Munich or English champions Liverpool.THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

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    Alejandro Garnacho ‘set for showdown talks with Man Utd’ and unhappy star ‘has no relationship with Ruben Amorim’

    ALEJANDRO GARNACHO is set to meet with Manchester United representatives this week to discuss a potential exit.The 20-year-old was left furious after being limited to just 20 minutes of match time in the 1-0 Europa League final defeat to Spurs on Wednesday.Alejandro Garnacho is set for showdown talks with Man UtdCredit: GettyHe said: “I’ve played every round until I reached the final, but I only played 20 minutes today.”I’ll enjoy the summer and then we’ll see.”His brother then added fuel to the fire by suggesting the winger had been “thrown under the bus” by Ruben Amorim in Bilbao.Garnacho has become increasingly frustrated with the United head coach in recent months.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAnd ESPN report that he no longer has a good relationship with him.The winger and his representatives are expected to meet with United officials in the coming days to discuss a move away.Man Utd chiefs are understood to be willing to negotiate a sale if a suitable offer arrives. Garnacho has been unhappy with his squad role in the second half of the season.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordHe is also dissatisfied with how Amorim managed the situation around his selection for the Europa League final.Man Utd reportedly want around £60million for the Argentina international.’What did he expect?’ – Sir Alex Ferguson looks ‘absolutely disgusted’ in new footage from Man Utd Europa League lossChelsea have been heavily linked with a move for him since January.Napoli are also understood to be interested.ESPN has also claimed that Garnacho’s representatives expect more interest from Premier League rivals and Saudi Pro League clubs. More