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      Real Madrid legend Raul’s agent reveals world record offer from Premier League giants – but he ‘didn’t consider’ it

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      REAL MADRID legend Raul once received a world record offer to join Chelsea – but “didn’t consider it” as he opted to stay in Spain.Raul, 46, is a Bernabeu legend after spending 16 years leading Real’s attack.Chelsea tried and failed to sign Raul from Real Madrid for a then-record £70m in 2003Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdRaul opted to remain at Real, going on to become their all-time appearance makerCredit: GettyHe won six LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues during a glittering career in the Spanish capital.Raul is Real’s third top scorer of all time with 323 goals.And he still holds the record for most appearances with 741 games.However, things could have panned out differently for Raul had he jumped ship.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSeven years before his 2010 departure for Schalke, Chelsea are claimed to have made an offer for Raul.In 2003, Roman Abramovich had just purchased club and was looking to make some statement signings.Chelsea spent huge fees on stars like Hernan Crespo, Damien Duff and Juan Sebastian Veron.And they even managed to lure superstar midfielder Claude Makelele from the Bernabeu too.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHowever, Chelsea also tried to sign Real team-mate Raul at the same time.According to his agent, the Blues offered a then-world record £70m for the striker.7 times Arsenal vs Chelsea games EXPLODEDChelea did end up signing Raul’s team-mate Claude Makelele in the same windowCredit: GettyBut Raul, who joined Real’s academy in 1992 and is now boss of their reserves, had no interest in discussing a Stamford Bridge switch.Gines Carvajal said in 2010: “Many English clubs asked in the past for Raul, but the only formal proposal was the one of Chelsea.“(Then Chelsea manager Claudio) Ranieri wanted Makelele and Raul. So the same people of Chelsea who negotiated for Makelele made contact with me and Madrid.“They offered €100million (then a world record £70m), but Raul didn’t consider the offer because he just didn’t think of leaving Madrid.“I believe that generally clubs know that Raul is the captain of Madrid and, as it happens with players as (Ryan) Giggs, they know that there are not many options for them to change clubs.”Raul’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Real Madrid, 1994-2010: 741 games, 323 goals

      Schalke, 2010-2012: 98 games, 40 goals

      Al Sadd, 2012-2014: 61 games, 16 goals

      New York Cosmos, 2015: 32 games, 9 goals

      Spain, 1996-2006: 102 games, 44 goals

      Trophies: LaLiga x6, Spanish Super Cup x4, Champions League x3, Uefa Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup x2 (Real Madrid); German Cup, German Super Cup (Schalke); Qatar Stars League, Emir of Qatar Cup (Al Sadd); North American Soccer League, North American Supporters’ Trophy, Soccer Bowl (New York Cosmos) More

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      Mo Salah tipped to leave Liverpool after £200m transfer bid with three replacements identified

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      A FORMER Liverpool player has told Mo Salah that this summer is the “perfect time” to quit the club – and suggested three potential replacements.The Egyptian has achieved legendary status at Anfield thanks to his 209 goals since his arrival from Roma in 2017.Mo Salah has been told that this summer is the ‘perfect’ time to leave LiverpoolCredit: EPAThe 31-year-old has found the net 23 times this term despite suffering some injury issues but he has just over a year left on his contract.Salah has been linked with a move away several times over the past 12 months – while Liverpool are believed to have rejected a £200million bid from a Saudi Arabian club for him last summer.But with boss Jurgen Klopp exiting Merseyside at the end of the season, ex-Reds full-back Jose Enrique insists it could also be the best time for Salah to wave farewell as well.The Spaniard, who spent five years at Liverpool from 2011, told Grosvenor Sport: “If the right offer comes then I think Salah will leave because I think he was actually trying to leave last summer.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“They were offered something like £200m for him last summer and that was a real offer.“When you get an offer like that, usually it means there is already an agreement between the player and the club.“I think Salah had already agreed to go and I believe that he will finally go to Saudi Arabia this summer.”Enrique continued: “Jurgen Klopp is leaving so it is the perfect time for Salah to go.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“There is a new cycle happening at Liverpool and lots of changes, so it is perfect for him.“This will likely be the final big contract of his career, so I think he’ll leave for Saudi Arabia.”Top 10 highest paid footballers in the world revealed with no Premier League players making the top fiveAnd Enrique even suggested three names that Liverpool could move for as a replacement for Salah – including two Premier League stars.He added: “Mohammed Kudus is someone that I think could be a replacement for Salah.“Even last summer I would have said that and now of course he is playing really well for West Ham.“You could also throw in someone like Ebere Eze from Crystal Palace, but there aren’t really any obvious replacements out there.“Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich is a possibility because he is in a bit of situation with his contract there at the moment.“He is the kind of name that they need to bring in and he could be an option.” More

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      Arsenal and Liverpool ‘make contact with Eintracht Frankfurt’ over mega-money summer transfer

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      ARSENAL and Liverpool have “made contact” with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for defender Willian Pacho, according to reports.The centre-back, 22, has started all but one of the German club’s Bundesliga games this season.Willian Pacho only joined Eintracht Frankfurt last summer but has had a superb seasonCredit: GettyPacho has been ever-present for Frankfurt in the 2023/24 campaignAnd his impressive displays have seen his asking price skyrocket as some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs circle for his signature.Pacho joined Frankfurt from Royal Antwerp last summer for just £7.6million.Now Sky Sports are reporting the 2022 Europa League winners want between £43-51m in the summer.Pacho, who has already earned 10 caps for Ecuador, is under contract with Frankfurt until 2028.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArsenal and Liverpool are both understood to have “held discussions”, with Frankfurt “aware” of their interest.But the strength of Frankfurt’s contractual situation with the player means they can demand a substantial fee.And manager Dino Toppmoller recently revealed he believes the centre-half can become one of the best in the world.Toppmoller said: “He’s doing a great job, and is getting better all the time.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s really reliable and has world-class potential.”Frankfurt sit sixth in the Bundesliga table and are poised to qualify for the Europa Conference League.Arsenal’s title chances are ‘100% gone’ according to club legend who savages ‘lazy’ Gunners after Aston Villa shockerBut they are just three points ahead of Augsburg, so could still miss out on European football. More

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      Man Utd ‘could use Mason Greenwood in swap transfer to sign top centre-back target’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could use Mason Greenwood in a swap deal this summer to land a transfer target.The Red Devils have been linked with signing a new centre-back ahead of next season.Mason Greenwood could head to Juventus as part of a swap transferCredit: GettyThe potential deal would see Gleison Bremer join Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyMeanwhile, Greenwood’s future remains unclear beyond the end of his loan spell with Getafe.A move to Juventus has now emerged as a possibility amid reported interest from the Italian giants.The Serie A side are even willing to include United target Gleison Bremer as part of the deal.According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Juventus believes Greenwood “could become an opportunity”.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSGreenwood is on the club’s list of forward targets and United’s interest in Bremer boosts their chances of a deal.The Red Devils have moved ahead of other clubs targeting the Brazilian defender thanks to the possibility of a swap deal, the report adds.United would still have to pay a fee alongside including Greenwood to sign Bremer, though.Bremer joined Juventus in 2022 and signed a contract extension through to 2028 in December.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has made 31 league appearances for the side sitting third in Serie A this season.Meanwhile, Greenwood has scored eight goals and provided five assists on loan at Getafe this term.Watch Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag storm out of press conference after Bournemouth drawJuventus’ interest in the 22-year-old comes after Fabio Capello urged the Italians to sign Greenwood.He told Gazzetta dello Sport: “I’ve heard about Greenwood.”A Manchester United talent who has been affected by personal issues, but seems reborn at Getafe. There are no doubts about his qualities.”Barcelona have also been linked with a move throughout the season.Meanwhile, several Premier League clubs have reportedly shown an interest in a summer move for Greenwood. More

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      Man Utd join transfer race for rising Brazil star, 18, as scout attends match with Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City keen

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool in the bidding war for a Brazilian wonderkid.According to The Mail, United sent a scout to Brazil to watch Gremio starlet Gustavo Nunes, 18, in action last week during the 2-0 loss to Huachipato in the Copa Libertadores.Manchester United sent a scout to watch Gremio star Gustavinho in actionCredit: AlamyManchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are also keeping tabs on GustavinhoCredit: AlamyGustavinho, as he has been nicknamed by fans, only made his senior debut in February but quickly rose through the ranks after impressing manager Renato Gaucho.The winger came on as a half-time substitute as he replaced Everton and showed his skills in front of the Red Devils’ representative.New United shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS are said to be prioritising rising young talent from South America.That is because the Manchester giants want to get more value for their money amid Financial Fair Play restrictions.Read More on FootballGustavinho has amassed a total of four goals and four assists in 18 appearances across all competitions this season.The forward’s immediate impact attracted attention from City, Arsenal and Liverpool.Wolves and Norwich are also keeping tabs on the young Brazilian’s progress.However, the Citizens appear to be leading the race for the youngster’s signature.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNevertheless, Gremio are not keen to part ways with their wonderkid just yet.That is why the Brazilian outfit tied Gustavinho to a contract until 2028.Gary Neville ‘lost faith’ with ‘scrawny and erratic’ Cristiano Ronaldo at Man Utd before transformation into a ‘machine’Gremio, who own 70 per cent of the player’s economic rights, will also command a high fee which is said to be more than £18million City considered splashing in the summer. More

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      Eberechi Eze was rejected by SIX teams including Arsenal as fans admit ‘absolute stinker in hindsight’

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      CRYSTAL PALACE star Eberechi Eze revealed SIX clubs rejected the chance to sign him before his Selhurst Park heroics.Eze, 25, has shone bright in the Premier League with Palace in the last four years and has amassed a total of seven goals and four assists in 26 appearances this season.Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze was rejected by six clubs, including ArsenalCredit: GettyEze now commands an asking price in the region of £70mCredit: GettyEze was also turned down by Fulham, Sunderland, Bristol City, Reading and MillwallThe versatile forward’s impressive appearances have attracted interest from some of the Prem’s biggest clubs, such as Manchester City and Tottenham, ahead of the summer transfer window.And he could go for as much as £70million.However, the two-cap England star wasn’t so spoiled for choice earlier in his career.When starting out as a kid, Eze dealt with a series of rejections from various different teams, including Arsenal.Read More on FootballThe Gunners scouted the attacking midfielder in 2006, when he was playing for Sunday League outfit Bruin at the age of eight.The North Londoners signed the youngster, only to release him as a teenager.And that wasn’t the end of the rejection for Eze.Speaking to the Second Tier Podcast, Eze recalled: “So I started at Bruin, that’s a Sunday League team.Most read in FootballGobsmacked Jurgen Klopp appears to mouth three-letter response as Eze scores Crystal Palace winner at Liverpool”Was there for maybe half a year before getting scouted by a few teams like Arsenal, Chelsea – more London-based teams.”I decided to go to Arsenal, was there for maybe five years, played there then got released.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Went to Fulham for two-and-a-half years or so, got released from there.”Went to Reading for half a year, got released from there. The went to Millwall for my scholar, was there for two years then got released from there.”Went on trial to a few teams afterwards. Went to Sunderland, went to Bristol City, got released from there – well not released, but didn’t get in.”Then, thankfully to God, I got signed by QPR. They gave me a year contract.”Worked for maybe three or four months, got offered a new contract and from there started to grow, started to get better and improve, play first-team football and from there I got a move to Palace.”Fans couldn’t believe how their favourite clubs missed out on such a talent like Eze, who is poised to make a big money move soon with his Palace contract running until 2027.Eze’s asking priceReports suggest the Eagles won’t let their star man go for less than £70m, especially after he dealt a crushing blow to Liverpool’s title chances by scoring the winner on Sunday’s 1-0 victory at Anfield.One supporter tweeted: “It is MAD how many teams rejected Eberechi Eze.”Another commented: “Can’t forgive Sunderland for this one, absolute stinker in hindsight.”A third wrote: “The thought of Eze and [Palace team-mate Michael] Olise in the same #ReadingFC side is frightening.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis fan said: “@SunderlandAFC f**k sake lads, dropped a right b*****k there.”And that one pleaded: “Come home to Arsenal.”Eze has stood out in the Premier League these past four years More

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      Man Utd outcast Anthony Martial ‘thrown Premier League transfer lifeline’ but could join former Champions League winners

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      ANTHONY MARTIAL could reportedly be thrown a Premier League lifeline this summer.The Manchester United forward is set to leave the club at the end of the season with his contract expiring.Tottenham are reportedly interested in signing Anthony MartialCredit: AlamyMartial, 28, is on the lookout for his next club and has been linked with the likes of Inter Milan and Fenerbahce.The Frenchman could also have more options on the table as Tottenham Hotspur have been credited with an interest.Italian outlet Tuttosport have claimed that the North London outfit are looking at the forward.Spurs will have to fight off interest from Serie A giants Juventus.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe Bianconeri are also said to be considering a move for Martial to strengthen their attacking options.The club had wanted to sign former West Ham star Felipe Anderson once his contract expired at Lazio.However, they missed out as he confirmed that his new club will be Brazilian side Palmeiras.Tottenham could have the edge over Juventus as the Italians may struggle to afford Martial’s wages.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe is said to be on £240,000-a-week which could be too much for Juventus.The forward could get Ange Postecoglou a more direct option in his attack should he move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The manager currently has Heung-min Son, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski in his attack.Martial could take up a spot as a more traditional striker but would also be another option on the wing.He has struggled this season at Man United for fitness and has only featured 13 times in the Premier League.In total, Martial has played 19 times in all competitions, scoring two goals. More

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      Former England boss urges European giants to sign Man Utd star Mason Greenwood in summer transfer

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      FABIO CAPELLO has urged Juventus to make a summer move for Mason Greenwood.The Manchester United star has emerged as a reported target for the European giants in recent weeks.Fabio Capello has urged Juventus to sign Mason Greenwood this summerCredit: PAGreenwood is currently on loan at Spanish side GetafeCredit: GettyGreenwood is currently on loan at Spanish side Getafe until the end of the season.He joined the LaLiga outfit last summer after charges of attempted rape, controlling behaviour and assault against him were dropped in February 2023.Capello believes his performances in Spain prove he is worthy of a move to Juventus.The former England manager told Gazzetta dello Sport: “I’ve heard about Greenwood.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”A Manchester United talent who has been affected by personal issues, but seems reborn at Getafe. There are no doubts about his qualities.”Greenwood has scored eight goals and provided five assists in 29 appearances for Getafe across all competitions this season.His loan is set to expire at the end of the campaign, with his United contract running until 2025.Sir Jim Ratcliffe has yet to rule out a return to the team at Old Trafford in the summer.Most read in FootballThe 22-year-old has not played for the Red Devils since his initial arrest in January 2022.Barcelona have been strongly linked with a transfer move for Greenwood throughout his time in Spain.Mason Greenwood reveals ‘best feeling so far’ in rare interview after Getafe aces ‘take Man Utd loanee under their wing’Meanwhile, Juventus have emerged as a potential suitor this month and could even strike a player-plus-cash deal with United.Several Premier League clubs are also reported to have expressed an interest in the forward. More