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      Arsenal give Folarin Balogun bumper price tag as Inter Milan look to USA starlet transfer to replace Lukaku

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      ARSENAL have placed a £50m price tag on the head of striker Folarin Balogun.But the Gunners are ready to sell the former England under-21 man despite his goal exploits in France.
      Balogun played Arsenal’s first pre-season game against FC NurnbergCredit: Getty
      Inter Milan head the likely suitors after pulling out of the race for Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku.
      Brooklyn-born Balogun, who scored 22 goals on loan at Ligue 1 Reims last season, swapped nationalities to declare for the country of his birth and made his USA debut last month.
      And the striker, 22, appears to be reconciling himself with leaving Arsenal.
      He said: “I went away and the point was to prove I could play first team football. 
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      “I feel I was able to do that and show people I can play at that level. 
      “With me coming back it’s not really much of a situation where I need to try extra hard to prove something.
      “It’s a decision that’s not really with me.
      “Whatever happens I’m cool with it.”
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      Balogun has travelled with the rest of the Arsenal squad to the USA as manager Mikel Arteta assesses his squad ahead of the upcoming season.
      The striker’s successful spell on loan in Ligue 1 puts him in a good position to apply pressure on the likes of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
      But Arsenal are willing to sell if the right offer comes in – particularly already committing to spending a potential £210million this summer if add-ons are met. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star David de Gea ‘set for instant and very lucrative return to football’ after being released by Red Devils

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      DAVID DE GEA could be set for an instant return to football after being released by Manchester United this month.The Spanish stopper was the club’s highest earner on £375,000-a-week but United did not renew his deal after setting their sights on Andre Onana.
      De Gea could be set to join a Saudi side, according to reportsCredit: AFP
      According to the Daily Star though, De Gea could be set to DOUBLE his salary following ‘lucrative’ offers from Saudi clubs this summer.
      A reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the cards with Al-Nassr being one of the interested parties.
      However the Riyadh based club are currently on a transfer ban owing to outstanding payments – opening the door for other Saudi sides to swoop.
      De Gea initially looked set to extend his stay at United – with the stopper being willing to accept a paycut to fight for his place.
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      But with an agreement near, United withdrew the offer, leading to De Gea walking away from negotiations and ending his 12 year association with the club.
      United had initially looked at Everton keeper Jordan Pickford as De Gea’s replacement but baulked at the Toffees’ £70million price tag.
      The club then turned their sights to Onana – and are close to completing a £47m move with the keeper undergoing a medical later this week.
      De Gea leaves United as their most-capped goalkeeper in history having made 545 appearances.
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      He won six major titles with United, winning the Premier League in 2013 and the Europa League in 2017.
      Following De Gea through the exit door could be now former captain Harry Maguire.
      Maguire confirmed yesterday that he had been stripped of the United captaincy – with manager Erik Ten Hag no longer seeing him as a reliable first-team option.
      He confirmed in a social media post that he was “extremely disappointed” with Ten Hag’s decision.
      West Ham are understood to be the front runners for Maguire’s signature – but potential buyers are being put off by United’s demands of a £50m fee.
      SunSport reported yesterday that Chelsea have joined West Ham, Tottenham and Newcastle in the race for Maguire’s signature. More

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      Ilkay Gundogan’s stunning Wag forced to hobble onto pitch in protective boot and crutches as he’s unveiled for Barcelona

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN’S wife Sara Arfaoui attended the Manchester City legend’s Barcelona unveiling in crutches.Gundogan left City in June shortly after captaining Pep Guardiola’s side to an historic Treble triumph.
      Ilkay Gundogan’s wife Sara Arfaoui attended his unveiling in crutches and a protective bootCredit: Reuters
      Sara is a model, actress and TV personality hosting reality showsCredit: Splash
      Gundogan joined Barcelona after leaving Manchester CityCredit: Reuters
      Gundogan rejected a one-year extension at City and left when his contract ran outCredit: AP
      The midfielder decided to move out of the Etihad once his contract expired as he rejected a one-year extension.
      The Germany international has instead put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the option of a further 12 months at the Catalan giants.
      The 32-year-old was unveiled by the Blaugrana earlier today at the Nou Camp.
      Gundogan was joined by his family but Sara entered the pitch in crutches.
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      The actress, model and TV personality also donned a black protective boot on her left foot.
      The reality show host wore a blue summer dress as she joined her husband on the grass.
      Sara’s injury is currently unknown but Gundogan will be hoping he won’t be following her onto the treatment room any time soon just after joining Barcelona.
      The ex-Borussia Dortmund star’s wife was born in 1995 in France, with her family later moving to Italy.
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      The couple met in 2021 and maintained a level of secrecy regarding their relationship.
      That was until they announced their engagement in December of that year.
      The pair then married at a registry office in Denmark before holding a lavish wedding for friends at Lake Como in Italy in May 2022.
      Gundogan and Sara welcomed the birth of their first child on March 16, 2023, which was the day after City’s Champions League win over RB Leipzig.
      Gundogan and Sara met in 2021 and maintained their relationship secretCredit: Alamy
      Sara and Gundogan announced their engagement in December of 2021Credit: Splash
      The couple married at a registry office in Denmark before holding a lavish weddingCredit: Splash More

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      Chelsea’s longest serving player on verge of Championship transfer as fans hail ‘terrific ambition’

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      CHELSEA’S longest serving player is on the verge of a move to the Championship.The move has been hailed as “terrific ambition” by fans of the side he is close to joining.
      Ethan Ampadu is close to joining Leeds UnitedCredit: Getty
      Ethan Ampadu became the Blues’ longest serving player earlier this summer following the departure of Cesar Azpilicueta.
      The versatile defender has been on the books at Stamford Bridge for six years, having signed from Exeter City in 2017.
      However, he has not played for the club for five-and-a-half years and now looks set to leave after entering the final year of his contract.
      According to The Athletic, Leeds United are close to signing Ampadu, with talks between the two clubs over a permanent deal ongoing.
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      The potential transfer has excited fans of the recently relegated side ahead of their return to the Championship.
      One supporter tweeted: “Shows terrific ambition does this. Getting excited now!”
      Another commented: “What a start.”
      A third fan added: “Amazing signing.”
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      Meanwhile, one more also wrote: “Out of nowhere, love it.”
      Ampadu has made 12 first-team appearances for Chelsea, although just one of those came in the Premier League.
      He has spent the last four seasons out on loan, with spells at RB Leipzig, Sheffield United, Venezia and Spezia.
      The last three of those seasons have all seen Ampadu relegated with his temporary club.
      Ethan Ampadu is Chelsea’s longest serving playerCredit: Getty
      Still just 22, he already has 43 caps for Wales and was in their squads for the Euros and World Cup in recent years.
      A versatile addition to the Leeds squad, Ampadu can play at both centre-back and as a defensive midfielder. More

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      Vlahovic’s Wag ‘the Italian Megan Fox’ joins no bra club in low-cut black dress as partner is linked with Prem transfer

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      JUVENTUS star Dusan Vlahovic’s partner Carolina Stramare wowed on social media with a series of braless pics.Carolina has turned a lot of heads recently and has even been nicknamed the Italian Megan Fox.
      Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic’s partner Carolina Stramare wowed social mediaCredit: Flex Fight Series
      Carolina shared a series of pics showing her posing bralessCredit: Flex Fight Series
      Carolina may be heading to London with Vlahovic linked with a Premier League moveCredit: Flex Fight Series
      Carolina’s partner Vlahovic has been linked with Chelsea and TottenhamCredit: Flex Fight Series
      Vlahovic’s Wag boasts over half a million followers on Instagram and her recent posts attracted over 20,000 likes as well as a raft of comments.
      Carolina added the following caption: “Bit of ego.”
      One fan commented: “How can you be so goooood.”
      Another posted: “The most beautiful.”
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      A third wrote: “What a beauty.”
      This fan said: “Perfect.”
      And that one commented: “Queen of Beauty and Elegance.”
      Carolina could be moving to London with her partner Vlahovic being targeted by Tottenham and Chelsea.
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      Spurs see the striker as a potential replacement for Harry Kane, who has been strongly linked with a move to Bayern Munich.
      The Blues are also looking for a new striker this coming season with club record signing Romelu Lukaku being left out of manager Mauricio Pochetino’s plans.
      However, Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the Serbia international.
      Juventus value the 23-year-old at £77million but are open to selling him this summer.
      Carolina’s partner Vlahovic is also being targeted by Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Flex Fight Series
      Carolina has been nicknamed the Italian Megan FoxCredit: Flex Fight Series
      Juventus are keen to sell Vlahovic in the summer transfer windowCredit: Getty More

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      Newcastle ‘launch club-record £82m transfer bid for Napoli ace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’ as they look to raid Serie A again

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      NEWCASTLE have launched a club-record bid for Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, according to reports.Eddie Howe is determined to bolster his squad this summer ahead of Newcastle’s long-awaited return to the Champions League.
      Newcastle have launched a bid for KvaratskheliaCredit: AFP
      The Magpies have already signed defensive midfielder Sandro Tonali in a £55million transfer from AC Milan.
      But now Howe wants to add another attacker to his ranks.
      And Kvaratskhelia has emerged as a top transfer target.
      According to Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, Newcastle have made an opening offer worth £82m for the winger – a club-record fee.
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      Napoli are yet to respond to the bid, but they are said to be reluctant to sell Kvaratskhelia this summer.
      The Georgia international joined the Italian giants in a £10m transfer from Dinamo Batumi last summer.
      He scored 14 goals and assisted 17 in 43 appearances across all competitions last summer and played a crucial role in helping Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years.
      Kvaratskhelia’s impressive form attracted interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.
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      Newcastle have also expressed an interest in signing Leicester winger Harvey Barnes.
      The Foxes reportedly want £50m for the 25-year-old, but they could accept a lower fee. More

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      West Ham already in talks to replace Declan Rice as they line up £40m transfer bid for Premier League star

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      WEST HAM are prepared to launch a bid for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to reports.The Hammers sold club captain Declan Rice to Arsenal in a record-breaking £105million transfer last week.
      West Ham want to sign Fulham midfielder Palhinha, say reportsCredit: Getty
      Rice’s departure has left a gaping hole in David Moyes’ midfield, but the West Ham manager already has his replacement lined up.
      According to talkSPORT, Palhinha has emerged as a top transfer target.
      The Hammers are hoping to prise the midfielder away from Fulham in a deal worth around £40m.
      However, the Cottagers will likely demand a much higher fee.
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      Fulham reportedly want £90m for the midfielder.
      Palhinha, 28, signed for the West London side last summer in a £20m transfer from Sporting Lisbon.
      But his impressive debut campaign has seen his stock rise rapidly.
      The midfielder made 40 appearances last season and was crucial to Fulham’s top-half finish in the Premier League.
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      West Ham are also interested in signing Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.
      However, the 30-year-old has revealed he wants to stay and fight for his spot at Old Trafford. More

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      Harry Maguire ‘angry and shocked’ over Man Utd captaincy axe and is ready to QUIT as Chelsea consider stunning transfer

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      FURIOUS Harry Maguire is ready to quit Manchester United after being stripped of the captain’s armband.SunSport understands the defender was ‘angry, shocked and upset’ when boss Erik ten Hag told him at the training ground yesterday.
      Harry Maguire is ‘angry and shocked’ after being stripped of the Man Utd captaincyCredit: Reuters
      Erik ten Hag has regularly left Maguire on the bench and the defender now accepts it could be time to leaveCredit: Getty
      Maguire, 30, knows his time at Old Trafford is over with West Ham, Tottenham and Newcastle keen, while Chelsea are also considering entering the race.
      The £85million buy, who did not mention Ten Hag in his social media post, wrote: “After discussions with the manager today he has informed me he is changing captain.
      “He outlined his reasons to me and whilst I’m personally extremely disappointed, I will continue to give my all every time I wear the shirt.
      “So I wanted to say a massive thank you to the Manchester United fans for all their brilliant support whilst I’ve been wearing the armband.
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      “Since the day I took on the role, three and a half years ago, it’s been a huge privilege to lead Manchester United and one of the proudest moments of my career to date.
      “It’s one of the greatest honours in club football.
      “I’ve done everything I possibly could to help United be successful — on and off the field.
      “I will always be grateful to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for first giving me the responsibility and I wish whoever now takes it on every success and they will have my full support.”
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      CMauricio Pochettino is interested in taking Maguire to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      SunSport revealed eight days ago Maguire was set to have the captaincy taken away — with Bruno Fernandes likely to get the role ahead of Casemiro.
      The England defender joined from Leicester in 2019 but lost his place under Ten Hag last term.
      Half of the Premier League clubs tried to sign him on loan in January and, while United have set an ambitious asking price of £50m, it is likely to drop towards £30m.
      As well as Prem interest, Inter Milan and Saudi clubs Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal also need centre-backs.
      Maguire has two years left on his £200,000-a-week United contract. More