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    Chelsea’s £70m Moises Caicedo transfer offer ‘nowhere near enough’ as Brighton tell Blues ‘he’s better than Declan Rice’

    CHELSEA have been told by Brighton that their £70million offer for Moises Caicedo is “nowhere near enough”.The Seagulls have also informed the Blues that he will cost a similar amount to Declan Rice.
    Chelsea have been told their £70million bid for Moises Caicedo is ‘nowhere near enough’Credit: Getty
    Brighton see Moises Caicedo as better than Declan RiceCredit: Getty
    Chelsea have already had two bids rejected for Caicedo, including a £70million offer launched earlier this week.
    According to The Athletic, those offers were seen as way too low by Brighton, who are not willing to entertain bids below their £100million valuation.
    Brighton see Caicedo as at least as good, if not better, than Rice and believe he is worth a similar amount.
    Rice completed a £105million move to Arsenal from West Ham last weekend.
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    In addition, Brighton rejected a £70million bid from the Gunners for Caicedo as recently as January.
    The midfielder has since signed a new four-year deal through to the summer of 2027.
    He also starred as the Seagulls went on to secure qualification for this season’s Europa League.
    Caicedo’s performances for Brighton have seen Chelsea linked with a move throughout the summer window.
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    However, they also face competition from Liverpool, who could hijack any potential deal.
    The 21-year-old has been identified as a possible replacement for Fabinho once he completes his move to Saudi Arabia.
    Stamford Bridge remains Caicedo’s preferred destination, though, and he has even admitted “he can’t say no” to joining Chelsea. More

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    Harry Kane ‘to REJECT all new contract offers from Tottenham with England captain set on Bayern Munich transfer’

    HARRY KANE won’t accept any new contract offers from Tottenham and is instead keen on moving to Bayern Munich.Kane has entered the final year of his deal with Spurs, who refuse to sell him for less than £100million and are hoping to tie him down to a new agreement that would increase his £300,000-per-week wages.
    Tottenham superstar Harry Kane won’t accept new contract offers from the clubCredit: Rex
    Kane is keen on a move to Bayern Munich this summer if Tottenham decide to sell himCredit: Rex
    According to The Times, however, the striker has no intention of penning another contract with the North Londoners this summer, meaning he will be able to leave for free at the end of the coming season.
    The England captain is not planning to push for an exit like he did in 2021 when Manchester City showed interest.
    Sources close to the player claim all options are still on the table and that he would consider a move if Tottenham do not wish to risk him entering the season without putting pen to paper on a new deal.
    Chairman Daniel Levy will have to decide whether to cash in now to avoid losing his record goalscorer for free or hold on to him and hope he leads the team to Champions League qualification.
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    Bayern have had two bids turned down for Kane, who turns 30 next week, with their latest offer worth £68.5m plus add-ons.
    Tottenham could use an improved bid by the German champions to reinforce Ange Postecoglou’s side after a poor season that saw them finishing eighth in the Premier League table.
    However, Kane would also enhance the team’s hopes of a Champions League spot next season as a fifth-placed finish could suffice ahead of the 2024-2025 campaign thanks to planned reforms.
    If Tottenham make it to Europe’s elite competition then that would lead to a £60m windfall that would significantly ease the blow of losing the England record goalscorer for free.
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    That would count as profit for the club as the 29-year-old came through the academy and thus cost them nothing.
    If Kane leaves then Postecoglou would have to count either on Son Heung-min who had a tough campaign or Richarlison who has only managed three goals.
    The Australian tactician may also have to sign an elite striker, which could take a long time. More

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    David de Gea ‘rejects chance to replace Andre Onana at Inter Milan with ex-Man Utd goalkeeper keen on shock transfer’

    DAVID DE GEA has rejected the chance to replace Andre Onana at Inter Milan.The former Manchester United goalkeeper is instead keen on completing a shock transfer to La Liga.
    David de Gea has rejected an offer to join Inter MilanCredit: Getty
    According to the Daily Record, De Gea has called off talks with Inter over a potential move to Italy.
    Inter are said to have offered De Gea an annual wage worth £4.3million, which the Spaniard has turned down.
    The Serie A giants will now turn to other targets, including Bayern Munich’s Yann Sommer and Ukrainian keeper Anatoliy Trubin.
    As for De Gea, the report adds that he would prefer a move back to his native Spain.
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    De Gea could re-join boyhood club Atletico Madrid, who have reportedly put current stopper Jan Oblak up for sale.
    However, he would again have to settle for earning less than he had been at United.
    Only a move to Saudi Arabia is currently seen as capable of making him the best paid goalkeeper in the world again.
    The 32-year-old made 84 appearances for Atletico before moving to United in 2011.
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    During his 12 years in England, he won eight major trophies, including a league title and the Europa League.
    He has been a free agent since the end of June, following the expiry of his United contract.
    De Gea has since been replaced at Old Trafford by Onana, who has arrived from Inter. More

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    Moussa Diaby agrees £43m Aston Villa transfer as France winger turns down massive Saudi deal

    MOUSSA DIABY has agreed a £43million transfer to Aston Villa after turning down a massive Saudi deal.The French winger is set to complete a move to Villa Park from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen.
    Moussa Diaby has agreed a deal to join Aston Villa from Bayer LeverkusenCredit: Getty
    Fabrizio Romano reports that Diaby has accepted Villa’s offer and is ready to join Unai Emery’s project.
    Diaby had been the subject of an approach from Al-Nassr but has instead opted to move to the Premier League.
    Villa have been chasing a deal to sign the 24-year-old all summer after securing their return to European football last term.
    Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal have all been linked with the Frenchman in the past, but it is Villa who have won the race.
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    Earlier this month, it had been reported that Diaby was having doubts over the move due to his desire to play in the Champions League.
    Emery’s side will compete in the Europa Conference League this season, entering the competition in the play-off round.
    Despite those doubts, though, he is now on the brink of becoming Villa’s third signing of the summer.
    Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans have already joined the club during the current window.
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    Diaby will arrive in the Premier League off the back of an impressive season in Germany, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists in 48 matches.
    He also has nine caps for France but was not a part of their squad for the World Cup in Qatar. More

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    Watch Joao Felix ‘row with Thomas Lemar in fiery training ground bust-up’ after ex-Chelsea star’s transfer bombshell

    ATLETICO MADRID’s wantaway star Joao Felix was filmed having what appeared to be a heated row with team-mate Thomas Lemar.Felix has fallen out of favour at Atletico with manager Diego Simeone making it clear he is no longer part of his plans since last season.

    Joao Felix threw a towel to Atletico Madrid team-mate Thomas LemarCredit: TWITTER VIA @MercadoATM
    Lemar threw the towel back to Felix during a heated training ground bust-upCredit: TWITTER VIA @MercadoATM
    The forward, who joined Atleti in 2019 following a club record £111million deal from Benfica, spent the second half of last term on loan at Chelsea after a £10m agreement.
    However, new Blues manager Mauricio Pochettino opted against signing the Portugal international on a permanent basis and the player has since been looking for a new destination.
    And it seems like tensions are rising as the 23-year-old appeared to have a scuffle with Lemar during pre-season training.
    The camera caught Felix throwing a towel at the attacking midfielder in front of his team-mates.
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    The France international caught the towel and exchanged heated words with the Portuguese ace.
    Lemar then threw the towel back while the ex-Chelsea player’s back was turned.
    But Felix saw it coming and ducked as the unbelievable scene came to an close.
    This comes after the wantaway star shocked Atletico fans by publicly declaring his desire to join LaLiga rivals Barcelona.
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    Felix said: “Barcelona has always been my first choice and I would love to join them.
    “It was always my dream since I was a kid. If it happens, it will be a dream come true for me.”
    Felix’s statement angered Atletico fans so much that his plaque was vandalised outside the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. More

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    Sergio Ramos ‘has two transfer options’ after leaving PSG on free.. and it could affect Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi

    SERGIO RAMOS is currently without a club and his options could have an impact on Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Ramos has been a free agent since his contract expired with Paris Saint Germain at the end of the season.
    Sergio Ramos is looking for a new club after his contract with PSG expiredCredit: Splash
    The 37-year-old is reportedly considering two options as he searches for his new destination.
    According to Mundo Deportivo Ramos is weighing up a move to the MLS or the Saudi Pro League.
    It is also said that he wants to make his decision and sign for his new club before the end of July.
    There were reports of interest from Brazilian club Flamengo, but it is now suggested that Ramos was never keen on a move to South America.
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    The former Real Madrid star has been lucky enough to play with both Messi and Ronaldo during his career and his next move will mean playing in the same league as one of them.
    Ronaldo is currently plying his trade in the Middle East with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
    Whilst Messi was just announced as the star man for MLS side Inter Miami and has been joined by former team-mate Sergio Busquets.
    There are currently no indications as to which teams from the respective leagues are interested in Ramos, but he will be hot property as a result of his illustrious career.
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    The Spaniard has won four Champions Leagues, two European Championships and one World Cup alongside seven league titles.
    He also boasts an impressive goal scoring record for a central defender, scoring 110 goals across his club career. More

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    Lionel Messi already a legend in Inter Miami WhatsApp chat after sorting new team-mates out with tickets

    LIONEL MESSI is already a legend in the Inter Miami group chat after sorting his new team-mates some tickets. The Argentine legend was unveiled as the MLS’s newest and biggest superstar at a welcoming event in Fort Lauderdale, where he was presented with a jersey.
    Lionel Messi during Inter Miami trainingCredit: Alamy
    But the ceremony was so in-demand not even Miami forward Leonardo Campana could get enough tickets.
    So it shocked DeAndre Yedlin & Co when the main man himself surprisingly popped up to save the day.
    Yedlin told media: “Actually for the little event that he had, well, I say little event…
    “The big event that he had on Sunday, Campana was looking for tickets and he put in the group chat, ‘Hey, does anybody have any tickets?’
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    “And then I didn’t even know that Leo was in or Messi was in the group chat yet.
    “But he popped up straight away and said, ‘How many do you need though?’ Straight away like that.
    “So just from there I was like, ‘Wow.’ Straight off the bat. They’ve known each other for maybe, I dunno two days, three days or something.
    “But just to show that generosity, that is a great first example of how he is.”
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    Messi, 36, left boyhood club Barcelona in 2021 amid their financial woes and signed for PSG.
    He spent two seasons in the French capital, winning the league title twice, before leaving for America on a free.
    He is believed to be on wages of around £830,000-a-week after signing for David Beckham’s Miami.
    Messi has been joined in Florida by ex-Barca team-mate Sergio Busquets with Jordi Alba also set to arrive.
    Lionel Messi and Inter Miami boss David BeckhamCredit: Reuters More

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    Man Utd ‘have bid for SECOND goalkeeper transfer of the summer REJECTED’ after David de Gea exit on free

    FENERBAHCE star Altay Bayindir has allegedly REJECTED a move to Manchester United.The Red Devils are on the verge of ending their search for a new number one goalkeeper following David De Gea’s departure.
    Fenerbahce goalie Altay Bayindir has allegedly rejected a move to Man UtdCredit: Getty
    Andre Onana, 27, is set to sign for United after a deal worth up to £47.2MILLION was finally sorted with Inter Milan.
    The keeper has already flown in and will put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with the option of a sixth, after undergoing his medical.
    However, that is only one part of Erik ten Hag’s goalkeeping problem resolved.
    United stopper Dean Henderson spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest after a fall-out with the club.
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    He is being heavily linked with a permanent move to the City Ground after recovering from the thigh surgery that ruled him out for the last few months of the campaign.
    Henderson recently claimed that he “p***ed off the Dutch manager” and believes “he is not in line for a comeback” as he revealed he did not want Ten Hag to see him training as he believed the boss would want to keep him.

    And backup goalie Tom Heaton is also wanted by both Luton Town and Everton.
    That has left Ten Hag searching for another keeper to join his squad with the above two expected to be given the green light to leave should they get adequate cover.
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    Now Posta report have claimed that United were looking to activate the £5.2m release clause in the 25-year-old Bayindir’s contract.
    But the Turkish international has reportedly turned down a potential move to Old Trafford as he has no desire “to play second-fiddle” to Onana.
    And this update states that he is instead set to join Ajax.
    He will become the Dutch side’s new No.1 with their current first-choice goalie Geronimo Rulli expected to be sold. More