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      Man Utd transfer chief ‘fuming with Chelsea over Mason Mount talks’ as Todd Boehly names price for England star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S transfer chief is reportedly fuming with Chelsea over the Mason Mount transfer saga.The Red Devils are keen to land the midfielder, 24, this summer as he enters the final 12 months of his Blues contract and has refused all extension offers.
      Mason Mount’s transfer saga to Manchester United continues to rumble onCredit: Getty
      But their three bids so far – for £40million, £50m and £55m – have all been rejected by the Stamford Bridge club.
      And now the Manchester Evening News report that United’s football director John Murtough is growing increasingly frustrated with Chelsea.
      He is said to be annoyed and taken a dim view of their policy to communicate the United bids through to the media.
      To make matters worse, Todd Boehly continues to hold out for a whopping £65m for the 36-cap England international.
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      The Chelsea owner would likely accept £58m with £7m in add-ons, too.
      However, United may struggle to meet that fee with the MEN adding that Murtough’s “hands are tied” due to the financial state of the Old Trafford side.
      The Red Devils do not think Mount is worth as much as Chelsea are demanding, especially given his desire to leave and short contract length.
      And United know they cannot overspend – because their priority remains landing a new central striker.
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      It is thought if the Mount negotiations fail with Chelsea to develop – personal terms have already been agreed – then Erik ten Hag has four possible alternatives to the midfielder lined up, although Mount is the favourite.
      Ten Hag even held video calls with some transfer targets to discuss possible moves.
      Declan Rice has previously been linked with Old Trafford.
      But the West Ham skipper looks on course to join either Manchester City or Arsenal.
      Adrien Rabiot, meanwhile, may opt to extend his contract at Juventus, with his current deal expiring on Friday.
      Moises Caicedo of Brighton is another option – but he would not be cheap with the Seagulls rejecting an offer of £75m from Arsenal in January. More

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      Leeds star Wilfried Gnonto lined up for immediate Premier League transfer return with relegation rivals

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      LEEDS UNITED star Wilfried Gnonto is being lined up for an immediate Premier League return.The Italian forward is being targeted by one of Leeds’ relegation rivals from last season.
      Wilfried Gnonto is being lined up for an immediate Premier League returnCredit: Rex
      According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Everton are keen on signing Gnonto this summer.
      The Toffees narrowly avoided relegation to the Championship at Leeds’ expense last term.
      Their final day victory over Bournemouth confined Leeds, who were beaten by Tottenham Hotspur, to the drop.
      Everton are now interested in taking one of their former relegation rivals’ best players.
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      Gnonto scored four goals and provided four assists for Leeds after signing from FC Zurich last summer.
      His form for the relegated Whites during his first season in England has seen him attract interest from several clubs, including Arsenal.
      However, any move will likely have to wait, with Gnonto currently on international duty with the Italy under-21s.
      He came on as a second half sub in his country’s opening match of the European Championships on Thursday, a 2-1 loss to France.
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      Wilfried Gnonto is currently on international duty with the Italy under-21sCredit: Getty
      Gnonto is not the only Leeds player who could make an immediate top flight return, either.
      Full-back Rasmus Kristensen is closing in on a move to Serie A side Roma.
      He is said to be in advanced talks with the Italian giants, who are pushing for an agreement with Leeds.
      Meanwhile, Aston Villa are reportedly eyeing a move for midfielder Tyler Adams. More

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      Middlesbrough join transfer race for Everton striker with Sunderland and Stoke chasing ex-Man City ace

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      MIDDLESBROUGH have joined Sunderland and Stoke City in the race to sign Everton striker Ellis Simms.The former Manchester City starlet is in demand this summer as he enters the final year of his Toffees contract.
      Everton’s Ellis Simms could be on his way to the Championship this summerCredit: Getty
      According to TeamTalk, Boro are the latest Championship club to enquire about signing Simms.
      Sunderland, Stoke and Ipswich Town are said to have already made clear their interest in pursuing a deal for the forward.
      Middlesbrough’s interest comes as they fear losing last season’s Championship top scorer Chuba Akpom.
      As revealed by SunSport, Akpom is wanted by several Premier League clubs and is also into the final 12 months of his contract.
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      His strike partner Cameron Archer has already departed the Riverside Stadium, returning to parent club Aston Villa following his loan spell.
      Simms appears set to leave Everton this summer after struggling for game time after being recalled from his loan at Sunderland in January.
      He scored once in 11 Premier League matches for the club but was limited to just two starts under Sean Dyche.
      The 22-year-old had scored seven times during his six-month stint at Sunderland prior to returning to Merseyside.
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      A move to Middlesbrough would see Simms boost the club’s promotion push following last season’s fourth-placed finish in the Championship.
      Michael Carrick guided the club to the play-offs before losing over two legs to Coventry City at the end of the season. More

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      Man Utd to seal £43m transfer for David De Gea replacement Andre Onana ‘next week’ after talks with Inter ace’s agent

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to seal the £43million signing of Andre Onana “next week” following talks with his agent.The goalkeeper will reportedly sign from Inter Milan and is seen as a replacement for David de Gea.
      Manchester United could sign Andre Onana as a replacement for David de GeaCredit: Getty
      De Gea is currently set to leave the club once his contract expires at the end of the month.
      United have offered him a new deal, but with a reduced salary, and hope to clarify his future this week.
      Dean Henderson is also expected to depart the club this summer, intensifying the need to recruit a new goalkeeper.
      That new stopper now looks set to be Onana, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, who report the deal has progressed following talks on Friday.
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      Club representatives met with the player’s agent and are ready to pay £43million plus add-ons to complete the transfer in the next week.
      Onana had changed agents in order to get the deal done, according to the Daily Mail, with his new representatives handling talks with United on Friday.
      He will reunite with Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford, having previously played under the Dutchman at Ajax.
      The 27-year-old made 145 appearances under Ten Hag, winning three league titles and a pair of Dutch Cups.
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      He had been linked with Chelsea earlier in the window before United entered the race to sign him.
      Onana will join just one year after moving to Inter, having won the Coppa Italia and reaching the Champions League final in his sole season in Italy.
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      Chelsea icon Cesar Azpilicueta ‘seals Inter Milan transfer’ after agreeing two-year deal and return to Champions League

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      CHELSEA icon Cesar Azpilicueta has reportedly sealed a transfer to Inter Milan after agreeing a two-year deal.The move will see the Spaniard make a return to the Champions League, with the Blues not in Europe next season.
      Cesar Azpilicueta is set to join Inter Milan on a free transfer from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Fabrizio Romano reports that Azpilicueta has agreed personal terms with the Italian giants and will join on a two-year deal.
      He is now set to complete a free transfer, with Chelsea happy to cancel his contract a year early to allow him to leave for the Champions League runners-up.
      It means Azpilicueta’s 11-year stay at Stamford Bridge will come to an end this summer.
      The 33-year-old joined the club from Marseille for £7million in 2012 and has made over 500 appearances in blue.
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      He has also won two league titles and the Champions League amongst nine major honours during that time.
      Azpilicueta had looked set to leave Chelsea last summer after entering talks with Barcelona, only to instead stay and sign a new deal.
      Chelsea are looking to trim their squad in order to make room for new signings as Mauricio Pochettino overhauls his side.
      Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly and Hakim Ziyech all look set to depart, with several Saudi Arabian clubs said to be interested.
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      N’Golo Kante has already finalised a move to the Middle East, joining Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.
      As for incomings, Chelsea confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku this week, having signed an agreement for the Frenchman before the end of the season.
      The club also remains in talks to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Moises Caicedo. More

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      Man Utd outcast wanted by Borussia Dortmund with Erik ten Hag ‘open to offers’ for international star

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      ANTHONY ELANGA is wanted by Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.The Manchester United star, 21, did not feature prominently in Erik ten Hag’s first season at Old Trafford.
      Anthony Elanga is a £10m summer transfer target for Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty
      And it is understood the Red Devils boss is open to offers for the Swedish forward.
      Now the Daily Mail report Borussia Dortmund are considering going in with a bid.
      The Bundesliga giants are keen to reinvest some of the £115million they received from Real Madrid for Jude Bellingham.
      But it could only take £10m to convince United to sell their academy graduate, who joined the club aged 12.
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      Elanga’s Sweden team-mate Emil Forsberg wanted him to sign for RB Leipzig.
      The United ace was also linked with West Ham alongside Harry Maguire and £40m as part of a possible deal to try and land Declan Rice.
      However, now it looks as though Dortmund are in pole position.
      Boss Edin Terzic is keen to bolster his attack and it appears Elanga could be targeted.
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      That is despite the winger’s disappointing campaign last term.
      He managed 26 appearances in all competitions – including just seven starts – and failed to register a single goal for the Red Devils.
      Elanga did manage two assists but will no doubt feel he could have had a better return.
      He remains part of the international set-up for Sweden, though, and scored against New Zealand in the end-of-season fixtures before coming off the bench again as a late sub against Austria.
      But speaking in March, Elanga remained positive about his situation at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag – who prefers Antony on the right wing.
      Elanga told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet: “It is frustrating. You want to play, it’s important. But whether you play or not, it’s up to the coach not me.
      “I know what he wants me to do and I just keep training hard. When the opportunity comes, I just have to be ready to take it.
      “We have a lot of conversations, not only about [the gametime] but also what is happening around. That’s the good thing, we talk a lot and they help me a lot.” More

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      Arsenal to bid again for Ajax ace Jurrien Timber after having £30m offer rejected in transfer was with Man Utd

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      ARSENAL are reportedly prepared to launch a second bid for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.The Gunners had a £30million offer turned down earlier this week, with Ajax demanding £50m for the 22-year-old Dutchman.
      Arsenal are set to submit a second bid for TimberCredit: Getty
      But according to The Daily Mail, they are now set to table a new proposal.
      Arsenal chiefs are said to be reluctant to match Ajax’s asking price, but they believe a compromise can be reached in the coming days.
      Mikel Arteta considers Timber a priority transfer target and he is eager to sign the defender before pre-season starts.
      Personal terms have already been agreed.
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      Timber signed a contract extension with Ajax last summer, despite receiving interest from Manchester United.
      However, he has been given the green light to leave the Johan Cruyff Arena before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off.
      Arsenal are already on the verge of signing Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
      A £65m agreement was struck with the Blues earlier this week, with the midfielder set to undergo an imminent medical abroad.
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      The Gunners are also pushing to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
      Arsenal have had two bids turned down in the past week, but they are set to submit a third offer that will be closer to the Hammers’ £100m asking price.
      However, the pressure is on as Manchester City have entered the race to sign the England midfielder. More

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      New Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola completes first transfer as football legend’s son joins from Roma for £9.5m

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      BOURNEMOUTH have signed Dutch winger Justin Kluivert in a £9.5million transfer from Roma.Kluivert has penned a long-term contract with the Cherries.
      Bournemouth have signed Kluivert in a £9.5m transferCredit: Getty
      The Dutchman has penned a long-term contractCredit: Getty
      Upon his arrival, the 24-year-old said: “I’m delighted. I’m part of the family right now and I can’t wait to get to know my teammates and the new coach.”
      He added: “The fans can expect a player that is willing to do everything for the team, I run quite fast and my mind is to score goals and be important for the team.
      “I’ve learned a lot from my career already and it’s actually just the beginning.”
      Speaking about the arrival of Kluivert, Bournemouth chief executive Neill Blake said: “We are delighted to have made Justin our first signing ahead of the new season.
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      “He was coveted by a number of clubs across Europe and his arrival is a sign of his ambition, which is matched by ours.
      “Justin is an exciting and versatile attacking player who has an eye for goal. He is pacey, direct and boasts a high level of technical ability.
      “Although he only recently turned 24, Justin has a wealth of experience and has played domestically at the highest level in five different countries.
      “He has also played in the Champions League and Europa League as well as being capped by his country at senior level.
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      “We are all very much looking forward to working with Justin, a player we believe will be a great addition to our squad and someone our supporters will enjoy watching.”
      Kluivert signed his first professional contract with Ajax at the age of 17 in 2016 and made his first team debut nine months later.
      He joined Roma in a £16m transfer in 2018 and went on to make 68 appearances for the Italian giants.
      The winger also enjoyed loan spells at RB Leipzig, Nice and Valencia respectively, meaning he has already played in five of Europe’s top six leagues.
      Justin is the son of legendary striker Patrick Kluivert, who played for Ajax, AC Milan and Barcelona.
      The 46-year-old scored over 240 goals for club and country during his playing career.
      He also won three Eredivisie titles, the Champions League and a La Liga title. More