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      Eddie Howe fears Dan Ashworth will use ‘position of power’ to steal Newcastle transfer secrets and give them to Man Utd

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      EDDIE HOWE fears Dan Ashworth will steal Newcastle’s transfer secrets and take them to Manchester United.Toon’s director of football is expected to jump ship to Old Trafford having been approached by the Red Devils.
      Newvastle boss Eddie Howe fears sporting director Dan Ashworth will take secrets to Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Howe wants a quick resolution amid Ashworth’s Man Utd linksCredit: Getty
      The two clubs are yet to reach an agreement, with Ashworth meeting Newcastle’s scouts today.
      And given their summer transfer targets have already been identified, Magpies boss Howe wants Ashworth out of St James’ Park sharpish if he wants to go.
      Put to him that it doesn’t bode well if Ashworth is privy to sensitive information, Howe said: “Your concerns are relevant and I share the opinion.
      “He’s in a position of power, with a lot of intelligence and information.
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      “I want a quick resolution but I’m not in control of it.
      “There has to be a line drawn and things have to move forward.”
      Ashworth will likely have to complete a period of gardening leave unless Manchester United stump up huge sums so he can start immediately.
      Yet while there is little to stop him working informally for Man United during that period, Howe insists Newcastle will be just fine without the former FA suit – given he had minimal involvement in their two best transfer windows under Saudi ownership.
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      The Tynesiders had already signed Kieran Trippier and Bruno Guimaraes in January 2022 before Ashworth’s arrival that summer, while his impact was minimal in the captures of Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Alexander Isak.
      Ashworth was also forced into gardening leave for three months after leaving Brighton before starting at Newcastle.
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      And Howe added: “That first window was incredibly difficult and we didn’t know at the time quite how successful those players would be.
      “That was probably our most successful window and the summer one too was very good, and Dan had just arrived.
      “The biggest thing he did was not change anything. We just carried on as normal and our recruitment will continue exactly the same way.
      “The club will always move forward and I’ve got no doubt it will be successful in the future.” More

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      Kylian Mbappe set to FORFEIT more than Jude Bellingham’s eye-watering wages to seal Real Madrid transfer

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE will accept a huge pay cut to join Real Madrid, according to reports.The Frenchman is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to leave PSG at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Mbappe has set his wage demands highCredit: Getty
      Several clubs have already expressed an interest in signing him on a free transfer, including Premier League giants Arsenal and Liverpool.
      However, Mbappe is reportedly “leaning towards” joining Real Madrid.
      Los Blancos have been pushing to sign the 25-year-old since his Monaco days.
      Mbappe came close to making the move in 2022, but shocked the football world by announcing a two-year extension with PSG instead.
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      He caused a stir among the PSG camp last summer after refusing to sign a new contract.
      The Parisians subsequently accepted a huge £259million offer from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for him, but Mbappe rejected the move.
      He was axed from the squad for a brief period and sent to train with PSG’s “undesirables” – a group of players not wanted by the club.
      However, he made a return at the start of the Ligue 1 campaign and has since scored 31 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions.
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      Mbappe has scored 20 goals in 19 Ligue 1 games this season
      Real Madrid have already proposed a deal to Mbappe ahead of the summer, but his representatives have reportedly been left unimpressed.
      The Frenchman is set to receive a total of £62m plus bonuses from PSG for the 2023-24 campaign, but Real Madrid are unable to match that.
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      According to Spanish outlet AS, the La Liga giants are hoping to pay Mbappe less than his £42.8m – around £827,000-a-week – starting point.
      However, he is still set to become the club’s highest-paid player, surpassing Jude Bellingham by a significant margin.
      The England international currently rakes in around £220,000-a-week – £11.4m-a-year – at the Santiago Bernabeu, much less that what Mbappe is demanding.
      In fact, the difference between the two players’ weekly wages would be around £358,000, roughly £138,000 MORE than Bellingham’s standard weekly earnings.
      Mbappe reportedly also wants several bonuses added into his contract.
      The World Cup winner joined PSG in a £154m transfer from Monaco in 2018 and has since scored 243 goals and provided 105 assists in 290 appearances.
      Jude Bellingham joined Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund last summer and has since scored 20 goals in 29 appearancesCredit: Getty More

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      Kylian Mbappe to LEAVE PSG this summer for nothing with huge transfer scramble to begin for free agent

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE will become a free agent this summer after deciding to quit Paris Saint-Germain.Mbappe, 25, has been with the Ligue 1 champions since 2017.
      Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires this summerCredit: Getty
      He came close to leaving for Real Madrid two years ago before penning a new deal.
      But that contract extension comes to an end this summer.
      And the Athletic claims Mbappe, who has won five titles with PSG, has decided against another renewal.
      It means he will be available to snap up on a free transfer come July.
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      Mbappe is reportedly “leaning towards” joining Real on the second time of asking.
      But his representatives have been left “unconvinced” by their offer.

      And that is set to spark a major transfer scramble for Mbappe’s services across Europe.
      Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with the striker, who has 240 goals in 293 outings.
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      Other clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Man City are also set to be keep a close eye on the situation.
      But Mbappe’s wages could be the major sticking point for most of his suitors.
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      It’s believed he currently earns almost £900,000-a-week in the French capital.
      And Mbappe may have to take a 50 per cent cut to secure a move elsewhere.
      Despite not needing to pay a transfer fee to PSG, clubs will also be expected to cough up an enormous signing-on bonus for Mbappe.
      Transfer expert Andy Brassell told talkSPORT this month: “Of course the fact is Mbappe will be leaving about €80million (£68.5m) on the table as well in terms of loyalty bonus.
      “That is how he got himself back in the team at PSG in autumn by agreeing to that.
      “A free transfer as a free transfer is not free. There’s always a huge signing-on fee.
      “So he would be getting an estimated €150m (£128.5m) signing-on fee from Real Madrid.
      “Very unusually for Real Madrid, they would be letting him keep the majority of his image rights.
      “Which obviously could run into not even the tens of millions but the hundreds of millions.”
      On Mbappe’s wages, he added: “We have said all along that this move wasn’t about money.
      “Now, bear in mind, that he’s been earning under his contract at PSG for the last coming up to two years €72m (61.5m) per year before tax.
      “So that is about €56m (£48m) net with the French tax laws as they are.

      “It looks like he is going to earn €35m (£30m) a year at Real Madrid. So we are talking about him taking a 50 per cent pay cut.
      “Now he was always going to choose PSG if it was about the money but we always said it was not down to the money.” More

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      David Beckham’s Inter Miami ‘screwed’ ahead of new MLS season with ex-Premier League star to be part of mass exodus

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      DAVID BECKHAM’S Inter Miami are allegedly “screwed” ahead of the new MLS season.And a host of stars are reportedly available for transfer as they desperately look to get with the league’s strict salary structure.
      David Beckham could be facing some tough times at Inter MiamiCredit: Getty
      Signing Lionel Messi may mean Inter Miami will have to ship other talent outCredit: Alamy
      Inter Miami have become the American top-flight’s premiere franchise following the arrivals of superstar Lionel Messi and his ex-Barcelona team-mates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
      However, owner Beckham and the rest of the club chiefs need to make major adjustments in order to meet MLS rules.
      The Athletic states that they must come up with more allocation money and could have to shift a number of salaries in order not to breach the requirements.
      They claim that a source informed that DeAndre Yedlin, Sergii Kryvstov, Gregore, Jean Mota, and Robert Taylor are all available for transfer in order to meet roster regulations.
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      And Inter Miami are also allegedly willing to terminate Coco Jean’s contract if a transfer or trade is not agreed by the deadline of February 20.
      That has left them considering any potential sale for players on large salaries at the club.

      This report also added that a high-ranking sporting executive at a different club said: “They are screwed. Trust me.”
      The specific amount that Inter Miami needs to raise has not been disclosed.
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      Inter Miami may be able to benefit by selling some of their players abroad with the fees then being converted into allocation money.
      Inter Miami kick-off the MLS campaign on February 21 against Real Salt Lake – who have just signed Matt Crooks from Middlesbrough.
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      Brentford complete ‘massive’ signing of 16-goal Brazilian striker with fans convinced ‘Ivan Toney’s gone’

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      BRENTFORD have completed the signing of Igor Thiago, paving the way for Ivan Toney to leave the club.Thiago, 22, has signed a five-year contract with the Bees with an option for a further year.
      Brentford have completed the signing of 22-year-old Igor ThiagoCredit: AFP
      The Brazilian has scored 26 goals in 40 games for Club Brugge so far this seasonCredit: Rex
      The move has left fans convinced Ivan Toney will leaveCredit: Getty
      The Brazilian forward will officially sign for the club on July 1 and will remain with current employer Club Brugge for the remainder of the season.
      The 6ft 2in forward has scored 16 goals for Brugge in the Belgian Pro League this season, adding ten more in games across the Europa Conference League, European qualifiers and the Croky Cup.
      Reports suggest the fee for the forward is in the region of £30million.
      On the deal, Brentford boss Thomas Frank said: “I’m very pleased that we have been proactive as a club; big credit to Matthew Benham, Phil Giles and Lee Dykes for the hard work they have done. We are ahead of the curve.
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      “We have signed a key player for a key position. Thiago is a very exciting striker who fits the role in our team.
      “He is hard working and a very good pressing player. He is also a physical presence, very good in the box and can link the play.
      “He’s progressing well in the Belgian league, so there is big potential and we are looking forward to seeing him in a red and white shirt.”
      The move comes amid the backdrop of intense speculation regarding the future of Bees ace Toney.
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      Toney recently returned to Premier League after serving a betting ban, but has already scored three goals in four matches.
      The England hopeful has been heavily linked with transfers to some of the divisions big financial hitters, namely Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
      Chelsea fans say why Ivan Toney should pick the Blues over Arsenal on The Sun’s football show The Tap In
      And ahead of any potential transfer, Bees fans have been left pleased the club have been proactive in the market.
      Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: “Smart. Replacing Toney before he leaves.”
      A second said: “Wowwww this is massive.”
      A third added: “Wow! Toney replacement right there. Amazing we kept that so quiet!”
      While another said: “Ivan Toney gone.”
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      Graham Potter ‘high on West Ham’s shortlist’ to replace David Moyes alongside two former Premier League managers

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      GRAHAM POTTER is being lined up as a potential replacement for David Moyes at West Ham, reports suggest.Moyes is facing a pivotal run of fixtures with the Irons which may determine his future at the London Stadium before the end of the season.
      David Moyes could be replaced at West Ham if results don’t pick up in the next few gamesCredit: Alamy
      Graham Potter has been tipped as a potential successorCredit: PA
      The Hammers were thrashed 6-0 by Arsenal on Sunday to compound a shocking run of form which has seen them unable to register a win in 2024.
      According to The Telegraph, should West Ham’s current poor form continue over the next few games, 60-year-old Moyes could find himself relieved of his duties.
      Moyes is expected to improve results in the coming weeks with games against Nottingham Forest, Brentford, Everton and Burnley all up in their next four league games.
      However, in the event he is unable to do so, replacements are already being considered.
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      Former Chelsea and Brighton boss Potter is among the candidates for the role.
      Potter, 48, was sacked from his role at Chelsea in April following a dismal season that had seen him register 11 defeats in 31 games after replacing Thomas Tuchel.
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      Wins – 107
      Draws – 48
      Losses – 88
      Goals scored – 373
      Goals conceded – 332
      Trophies won – 1
      Top 10 finishes – 2

      Former Wolves and Nottingham Forest managers Julen Lopetegui and Steve Cooper have also been earmarked for the position.
      Although it is unclear whether the club would look to make the move mid-season or work towards it at the end of the campaign.
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      Fans left in number before the end of the first half during the defeat to Arsenal, with the Gunners 4-0 up before the break.
      SunSport’s Jack Rosser has broken down the debate surrounding Moyes’ future at West Ham, with some fans complaining about the Scot’s pragmatic style.

      West Ham remain in the Europa League and will find out their fate in the last-16 during the draw on Friday 23 February.
      Moyes guided them to a first trophy in 43 years when West Ham lifted the Europa Conference League last season.
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      Man Utd ‘preparing transfer assault’ on in-demand Serie A star as Erik ten Hag targets defensive reinforcements

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      MANCHESTER UNITED reportedly want to sign Gleison Bremer from Juventus this summer.The Red Devils have been monitoring the defender for several months, with Erik ten Hag desperate to bolster his backline.
      Man Utd are interested in signing Gleison BremerCredit: Getty
      And according to Italian outlet Calciomercato, they are “preparing an assault” to sign him.
      Bremer signed a four-and-a-half year contract extension with Juventus in December.
      However, the Serie A giants are prepared to let him leave for the right price.
      Juventus allegedly want around £60million for the Brazil international – and they have made that clear to Man Utd.
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      Ten Hag sees Bremer as the “most suitable” candidate for his side, Italian sources claim.
      Man Utd could accelerate talks at the end of the Premier League season.
      Bremer joined Juventus in a £45m transfer from Torino in July 2022 and has since made 68 appearances.
      He made his senior debut for Brazil two months later in a match against Ghana.
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      Bremer has impressed for Juventus this season
      Man Utd are also understood to be interested in signing Frenkie de Jong this summer.
      The Red Devils attempted to sign him in the summer of 2022, shortly after Ten Hag arrived.
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      However, he rejected the move in favour of staying at Barcelona.
      De Jong is now open to leaving the La Liga giants, with both United and Chelsea interested. More

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      Antonio Conte ‘would only accept Premier League job’ if he was certain he couldn’t get three dream roles

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      ANTONIO CONTE would only agree to return to the Premier League if he couldn’t manage either Napoli, AC Milan or Juventus.Conte has been a free agent since March after his dramatic dismissal from Tottenham following a turbulent season at the helm.
      Antonio Conte hasn’t shut the door on a potential Premier League returnCredit: AFP
      The Italian tactician was sacked by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy after launching an astonishing attack on his “selfish” flops and the club’s “20 years” of underachieving in a ten-minute rant.
      According to The Mail, the 54-year-old has returned to Turin where he is enjoying a quiet life with his family and loved ones.
      The ex-Italy manager is taking some time off to “detoxify” himself following a few clashes with clubs chiefs and the media.
      The former midfielder is enjoying some much-needed rest following a rough campaign that also saw him losing close friends Giampiero Ventrone, Sinisa Mihajlovic and Gianluca Vialli.
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      Conte loves his time in Italy and is currently not keen on leaving his home country.
      However, the ex-Inter Milan boss hasn’t completely shut the door on a potential Prem return.
      After all, the ex-Chelsea manager experienced immense success at Stamford Bridge as he won the Premier League title in 2017 and the FA Cup a year later.
      In fact, no one came close to leading the Blues to the Prem title after he left six years ago.
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      However, Conte is more keen on working at Napoli and Milan in the Serie A.
      The popular head coach would also want another crack at Juventus where his managerial career took off 13 years ago.
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