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      Man City confirm Ilkay Gundogan’s exit and his next club as Treble winner leaves on high after glittering seven years

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN has officially left Manchester City with his move to Barcelona confirmed. The Treble-winning City hero exits the club after seven years in Manchester, having signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2016.
      Ilkay Gundogan has officially left Manchester CityCredit: AFP
      Gundogan is one of four leaving the Premier League and European champions for free after seeing out his contract.
      Terrell Agyemang, Rowan McDonald and Benjamin Mendy are also on the list departures.
      City captain Gundogan said: “For me it has been a total privilege and pleasure to be part of Manchester City for the last seven years.
      “Manchester has been my home and I have felt part of a very special family at City.
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      “I have been lucky to have experienced hundreds of unforgettable moments in my time here and to have been captain for this extra special season has been the greatest experience of my career.
      “First, I would like to thank Pep. To have been able to play under and learn from him for so long has been something I will never forget.

      “I would also like to thank all my team-mates – past and present – who have all played such a special part in making my time here so amazing.
      “Furthermore I would like to thank the incredible City fans. They have supported me from the moment I arrived, and I owe them all so much for their support.”
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      “This club made me realise all my dreams and I will forever be thankful for this opportunity. I will carry City always in my heart.
      “Once a blue, always a blue.”
      Gundogan, 32, was linked with a move to Arsenal but Spanish kings Barca have pipped them to the German international.
      The midfielder has agreed a two-year deal at the Nou Camp with the option of a further 12 months and a massive £340MILLION release clause.
      Ilkay Gundogan lifting the Champions League trophyCredit: Getty More

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      Ruben Loftus-Cheek lined up for huge European transfer as club ‘makes contact’ with Chelsea

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      CHELSEA midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.The Blues are in the middle of a summer clear-out as they look to balance the books after spending £600million across the last two transfer windows.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek is being linked with a move away from Stamford BridgeCredit: Rex
      Kalidou Koulibaly and N’Golo Kante have already completed moves to Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Christian Pulisic, Trevoh Chalobah, Edouard Mendy, Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz are all potentially departing before the new season.
      And Sportitalia are now reporting AC Milan are keen to sign Loftus-Cheek, 27.
      The Italian giants are in the market for a midfielder as Ismael Bennacer is set to miss the start of the new campaign with a knee injury.
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      Stefano Pioli’s men are also preparing to lose Sandro Tonali – who is expected to be announced as a Newcastle player at the beginning of next month.
      As a result, Loftus-Cheek could solve some of Milan’s problems as he eyes more game time.
      The Lewisham-born star, who has received 10 caps for England, started 19 Premier League matches last season.
      But he struggled to make a positive impact and even spent nine games being utilised as a right-wingback.
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      AC Milan are understood to be keen on the midfielder – who has not played for England since 2018.
      But they face competition from local rivals Inter Milan after they recently met with Chelsea chiefs to discuss a number of deals including Loftus-Cheek.
      He appeared to say goodbye to Blues supporters during the final game of last season as the Stamford Bridge faithful gave him a standing ovation when he was substituted.
      Loftus-Cheek has racked up 155 appearances for the West London outfit, contributing 13 goals and 18 assists since making his debut in 2014.
      He has won the Premier League and Europa League during his nine-year stint with the club. More

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      Man Utd ‘make contact with Adrien Rabiot’ with Juventus star available on free transfer as Mason Mount alternative

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have made contact with Adrien Rabiot’s representatives over a free transfer, reports say. United are the market for a new midfielder but have so far been rebuffed in their efforts to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea.
      Adrien Rabiot’s Juventus contract expires at the end of JuneCredit: Rex
      So according to The Athletic, they could turn to old target Rabiot.
      The Frenchman’s Juventus contract expires at the end of June but the club want him to sign a one-year extension.
      Rabiot, 28, has a good relationship with manager Massimiliano Allegri and made 48 appearances with 11 goals last season.
      The player came close to joining United last summer but the Premier League club failed to agree personal terms with him.

      Instead they signed Casemiro, 31, for £70million from Real Madrid.
      United’s top target in this window has been Mount, 24, but so far their three bids for the England international have been rejected.
      A third offer of £55m was turned down by Blues chairman Todd Boehly last Friday afternoon.
      But just a few hours later Boehly told his Old Trafford counterparts that he would be willing to do business if they stump up a further £10m.
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      It is the first time throughout the whole saga that Chelsea have gone on the front foot in talks and said they are prepared to strike a deal of any sort.
      Chelsea then went even further and proposed a face-to-face meeting with United to try to thrash out a compromise.
      SunSport understands they will accept a structure of a £58m down payment with £7m in add-ons.
      The ball is now firmly in Erik ten Hag’s court whether he is happy to stump up the extra cash for a player with just one year left on his contract.
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      Kai Havertz ‘completes part of Arsenal medical’ with transfer from Chelsea to be sealed this week

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      KAI HAVERTZ has reportedly completed the first part of his Arsenal medical with as his move from Chelsea edges closer. The German is close to completing a £65million switch from West to North London.
      Kai Havertz has reportedly completed the first part of his Arsenal medicalCredit: Getty
      And according to Fabrizio Romano, Havertz has already completed the first part of his medical tests with Arsenal.
      It is added that contracts will be signed by the Gunners with the transfer to be completed this week.
      Chelsea bought Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 for £75m in what was a then-club record deal.
      And he made himself a hero amongst fans after scoring the winning goal in the 2021 Champions League final against City.

      But Havertz, 24, has endured inconsistent form since, struggling to find his favoured role within the starting 11.
      He ended last season as Chelsea’s joint top scorer with Raheem Sterling, 28, managing just nine in all competitions.
      The Blues have spent over £600MILLION under billionaire American owner Todd Boehly.
      But it has left them needing to shift players to both ease space in the squad and balance the books.
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      Havertz is among those deemed surplus to requirements, with Mateo Kovacic, 29, also joining him out of the Stamford Bridge door.
      Kovacic is on the verge of signing for Manchester City while N’Golo Kante, 32, has also left for Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
      Kalidou Koulibaly, 32, is also now with Al-Hilal and could soon be joined by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 31. More

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      Leeds star Brenden Aaronson lined up for immediate Premier League return as club make transfer approach

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      FULHAM have expressed an interest in signing Leeds midfielder Brenden Aaronson on loan, according to reports.Several first team players are expected to leave Elland Road this summer following Leeds’ relegation from the Premier League.
      Fulham want to sign Aaronson on loanCredit: Getty
      Wilfried Gnonto, Tyler Adams, Rasmus Kristensen and Crysencio Summerville have all been linked with a move away.
      And according to The Daily Mail, Aaronson could also be on his way out.
      Fulham want to sign the midfielder on a season-long loan.
      Marco Silva believes he will be the perfect player to start in the No.10 role at Craven Cottage.
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      Aaronson reportedly has a relegation clause that allows him to leave on loan.
      However, Fulham are yet to fulfill the conditions of the loan clause.
      Aaronson joined Leeds in a £25million transfer from RB Salzburg last summer.
      He scored one goal in 40 appearances across all competitions for the Whites last season.
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      Fulham are also interested in signing Fred from Manchester United.
      The midfielder was spotted chatting to Silva after the Cottagers’ 2-1 defeat to United on the final day of the Premier League season.
      Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse has also been linked with a move to Craven Cottage.
      The Saints reportedly want £30m for the 28-year-old. More

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      Newcastle fans say ‘it’s safe to say we’re COOKING’ after stars steal the show in Euro U21s tournament

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      NEWCASTLE fans are getting excited by watching their young stars at the U21 Euros.Anthony Gordon was in good form for England’s young lions while incoming Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali also impressed.
      Anthony Gordon scored for England against Israel at the U21s EurosCredit: Getty
      While Sandro Tonali also impressed with an assistCredit: Getty
      Gordon netted England’s opening goal in their second group match against Israel with a header.
      This means that he had contributed to two goals in two games following his assist in the 2-0 win against Czech Republic on Thursday.
      Meanwhile, Tonali, though not a Newcastle player yet, looked equally impressive in Italy’s game.
      He bagged his second assist of the tournament as he set up Lorenzo Pirola to open the scoring from a corner.
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      Newcastle are expected to sign the exciting midfielder in the coming week as they prepare for a season with Champions League football.
      And fans are very excited at the prospect of seeing the youngsters in the team together in the upcoming campaign as they took to social media.
      One tweeted: “Sandro Tonali with an assist for the second consecutive time in two games for Italy and Anthony Gordon with two goal contributions in two consecutive games also for England.
      “It’s safe to say that Dan Ashworth and Eddie Howe are cooking.”
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      A second wrote: “Next season these boys will shine.”
      A third commented: “Tonali and Gordon are balling at this tournament. I’m so excited for next season everything is class.”
      A fourth said: “Tonali smashing the Assists, Gordon’s just scored… the futures looking bright man.”
      A fifth declared: “Gordon – Goal & Assist so far Tonali – 2 Assists so far #NUFC lighting up the Euro U21 tourney.”
      While another added: “NUFC two young talents Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali Are absolutely balling tonight.”
      Both of the player’s contributions proved to be key as England and Italy won their fixtures. More

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      Bayern Munich star Lucas Hernandez ‘agrees transfer terms’ with European giants amid Kim Min-jae arrival

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      BAYERN MUNICH defender Lucas Hernandez is on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.The Bundesliga giants are closing in on a deal with Napoli which would see Kim Min-jae move to the Allianz Arena.
      Hernandez has agreed personal terms with PSGCredit: Getty
      Kim had been linked with a move to Manchester United, but Bayern jumped in earlier this month to hijack the deal.
      And now Thomas Tuchel is looking to offload Hernandez in order to make room for the 26-year-old.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Hernandez has already agreed personal terms with PSG.
      The Ligue 1 champions are set to negotiate a transfer fee with Bayern Munich next week.
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      Bayern are expected to demand around £43m for the defender.
      Hernandez joined Bayern Munich in a £68million transfer from Atletico Madrid in 2019.
      He has since made 107 appearances for the club.
      The Frenchman was limited to just 11 appearances across all competitions last season due to an ACL injury.
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      He suffered the setback during a match against Australia at the World Cup in November.
      Hernandez has since returned to training, but he is yet to play a full match. More

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      Leicester star Iheanacho lined up for shock summer transfer that would see him play in Europe next season

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      KELECHI Iheanacho could be set for a move away from Leicester City.The Nigerian striker, 26, was powerless to save the Foxes from relegation from the Premier League.
      Kelechi Iheanacho could be set for a move to a European giantCredit: Getty
      But, he could be set for a move to a club who plays European football next season.
      According to Fanatik, Super Lig club Besiktas are looking to add the forward to their squad next year.
      The Turkish giants have qualified for the Europa Conference League qualifiers next season.
      However, an injury to Cenk Tosun has disrupted their plans.
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      Besiktas have now targeted Iheanacho on an initial loan deal to cover their injury woes.
      The report adds that they are ready to offer Leicester half of his yearly salary – reportedly £3.8million.
      The former Man City man is out of contract at the King Power next season, meaning he could be available for free next summer.
      Like his team-mates, Iheanacho struggled for form at Leicester.
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      The hitman managed just five goals in the Premier League – eight in all competitions in 35 games.
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      Across his Leicester career, he has 55 goals in 206 games.
      Besiktas are looking to keep up with their rivals Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.
      The former added Edin Dzeko to their side, while Mauro Icardi enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at Galatasaray last term. More