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      Chelsea are ‘in final discussions’ to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton after midfielder ‘decided’ on Blues transfer

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      BRIGHTON midfielder Moises Caicedo has agreed to join Chelsea, according to reports.The midfielder has been linked with a move away from East Sussex since January.
      Moises Caicedo wants to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Roberto De Zerbi refused to let him go mid-season, but club officials are now open to offers.
      Caicedo previously revealed his desire to join Arsenal in a shock statement at the beginning of the year.
      But the Gunners have since withdrawn their interest.
      And according to football journalist Florian Plettenberg, he now wants to join Chelsea.
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      Caicedo is said to be in the final stages of negotiations with the Blues.
      Brighton are reportedly demanding £70-£80million for the midfielder, but owner Tony Bloom has claimed that he is worth £120m.
      Meanwhile, Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
      The Gunners had a bid worth £90m rejected on Thursday morning, but they have since gone back in with another offer worth £100m.
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      Arsenal are also keen on the prospect of signing Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
      The Blues want £70million for the Germany international, but the Gunners are hoping to negotiate a cheaper deal.
      Personal terms between the two parties are reportedly close to being agreed. More

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      Arsenal ‘preparing £100m transfer bid for Declan Rice’ after having earlier £90m package rejected by West Ham

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      ARSENAL are reportedly preparing a fresh bid worth £100million for Declan Rice.The Gunners had an offer rejected by West Ham earlier today, which was believed to be worth around £90m including add-ons.
      Arsenal are ready to submit another offer for RiceCredit: Reuters
      But they are now ready to submit an improved bid, according to Sky Sports.
      West Ham want the guaranteed part of the offer for Rice to be paid in two instalments before 2025.
      And Arsenal’s new proposal is expected to guarantee West Ham a fee in the region of £90m plus extra payments worth an additional £10m.
      The Mail also report that that the Gunners are willing to give the Hammers first refusal on outgoing players later this summer.
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      SunSport previously reported that David Moyes is keen on the possibility of signing Emile Smith Rowe.
      The Hammers have also expressed an interest in Eddie Nketiah in the past.
      Rice is understood to be Arsenal’s top transfer target this summer, but Mikel Arteta’s side face competition from Manchester City for his signature.
      West Ham are likely to to want a large chunk of the eventual transfer fee up front, while Arsenal are trying to structure the payments over longer, which could make a compromise difficult.
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      The Gunners are also being linked with a move for Chelsea’s Kai Havertz.
      The Germany international reportedly comes with a £70m price tag, but Arsenal are hoping to sign him for less. More

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      Relegated Romeo Lavia set for instant Premier League transfer return with two giants circling

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      ROMEO LAVIA may swap demoted Southampton for Liverpool or Chelsea.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds are tipped to bid for the Belgium midfielder, 19, who is also admired by new Stamford Bridge boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Teen sensation Romeo Lavia is wanted by at least two Prem giantsCredit: EPA
      Football Insider claim Liverpool have been in touch with Lavia’s representatives.
      And he’s also thought to be high up the list of Pochettino’s targets to partner the more attack-minded Enzo Fernandez for Chelsea.
      Liverpool are hunting an anchorman, having already recruited pass master Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.
      And luring £50m-rated Lavia would freshen up Klopp’s ageing squad.
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      Real Madrid rejected the Reds’ £51million offer for Federico Valverde.
      The Spanish giants want closer to £85m for the Uruguayan.
      Liverpool are also understood to be trailing two French 22-year-olds – Nice’s Khephren Thuram and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone.
      Lavia, meanwhile, was linked to Manchester United in March.
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      And since then he’s completed a brilliant breakthrough campaign in the top flight following his £14m arrival from Manchester City last summer.
      Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag appears to be prioritising a new striker and centre-back.
      But United have monitored Declan Rice’s situation, although it would be a shock if Arsenal failed to win the race for West Ham’s England midfielder. More

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      Chelsea’s Andre Onana transfer pursuit at risk of being HIJACKED by Premier League rivals

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      CHELSEA could reportedly see their move for Inter Milan keeper Andre Onana HIJACKED as Manchester United enter the transfer race. The Blues are in the market for a new stopper as ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino prepares for his reign at Stamford Bridge.
      Andre Onana is linked with Chelsea and Man UtdCredit: Getty
      And Cameroonian Onana has emerged as Chelsea’s No1 target between the posts.
      But, according to The Guardian, they face competition from United who are looking for someone to rival David de Gea.
      The Spaniard suffered dips in form last season but he looks set to sign a new deal on the contract which expires this month.
      De Gea is even ready to take a pay cut of around 50 per cent of the current £375,000-a-week wages he has.
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      Everton’s Jordan Pickford is among the other names linked with United.
      Chelsea are believed to have held a meeting with Inter, where Onana and wantaway striker Romelu Lukaku were both discussed.
      It could see the two being used in a swap deal after Lukaku spent the season back on loan in Milan, a year after leaving to sign for Chelsea.
      Another emerging option for the Blues is to stick with current keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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      Sky Sports say Pochettino plans to go into the upcoming season with Kepa as his first-choice goalkeeper.
      The 13-time Spain international, 28, remains the world’s most expensive goalie after a £71.6million move from Athletic Bilbao in 2018.
      Kepa has played 163 games in that time, despite struggling to nail down a regular spot until last season.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga could remain Chelsea’s No1Credit: Getty More

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      Kylian Mbappe claims Lionel Messi ‘didn’t get the respect he deserved in France’ while at PSG

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has slammed Paris Saint-Germain fans claiming Lionel Messi “didn’t get the respect he deserved”.World Cup-winner Messi, 35, quit the French giants this summer to move to the MLS with Inter Miami.
      Kylian Mbappe has hit out at PSG and the club’s fans over the treatment of Lionel MessiCredit: AFP
      He was roundly booed by fans in his final home game.
      Messi fired a parting shot at the club admitting he was “so unhappy” in his two-year stay.
      And former PSG team-mate Mbappe has come out swinging for the Argentine legend.
      Mbappe, who himself is at odds with his employers after revealing his bombshell exit plans this week, told AFP: “Messi gone? It’s bad news because now needs to be replaced.
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      “He’s one of greatest player in the history of football.
      “It’s never good news when someone like Messi leaves.
      “I don’t quite understand why so many people were so relieved that he was gone.
      “He didn’t get the respect he deserved in France.”
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      News broke on Monday that Mbappe, 24, has no intention of staying in the French capital beyond his current deal, which expires at the end of next season.
      PSG are expected to be cash in this summer, if they cannot convince him to sign, to avoid losing their £162million star for free.
      Real Madrid and Manchester United have been touted as his most likely destinations.
      And Mbappe opened up on his desire to leave.
      He added: “For a player like me, the goal is to win everything.
      “And we knew that at PSG there were shortcomings that sooner or later we were going to end up paying for. 
      “I didn’t say I wanted to be sold to Real Madrid or want to leave, but only that I won’t activate the option on the extra year.
      “With PSG, there has never been any talk of a renewal.” More

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      Tottenham release NINE players including star who played 26 times last season as Ange Postecoglou wields axe

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      NINE players are heading out of Tottenham as new boss Ange Postecoglou begins his shake-up.The departures include Barcelona loanee Clement Lenglet, who racked up 26 appearances for Spurs last season, and fans’ favourite Lucas Moura.
      Clement Lenglet is heading back to parent club Barca but is tipped for a permanent exit from the LaLiga kingsCredit: Alamy
      New Spurs chief Ange Postecoglou has overseen the exit of nine playersCredit: PA
      Frontman Arnaut Danjuma is returning to parent club Villarreal.
      And the list of nine is made up by development squad members Jamie Bowden, Kallum Cesay, Malachi Fagan-Walcott, Roshaun Mathurin, Marqes Muir and Romaine Mundle.
      They are joined on the way out by three Under-18s players.
      Thomas Bloxham, Brandon Bryan-Waugh and Riley Owen will be looking for new clubs after finishing their Tottenham scholarships.
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      Announcing all the exits, Spurs posted: “We thank the players who are leaving us for their service to the club and wish them the best in the next stage of their careers.”
      There are no real surprises in Tottenham’s retained list.

      Spurs had already revealed Brazilian winger Moura would be leaving after he failed to pin down a regular starting place.
      The 30-year-old arrived in 2018 from PSG and bagged a famous hat-trick against Ajax to earn Tottenham a spot in the 2019 Champions League final.
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      Meanwhile, centre-back Lenglet is tipped for a permanent move from Barca as the Spanish champions seek cut-backs.
      Amongst the most vulnerable players are four returning from loan spells.
      That means Lenglet, Samuel Umtiti, Alex Collado and Sergino Dest.
      Postecoglou will now switch his attention to reshaping the Spurs squad in his own eye with major new signings.
      A new centre-back is high up the list.
      Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi, ahead of Wolves star Max Kilman, is rated a prime target.
      Postecoglou is also sniffing around James Maddison and Harvey Barnes following their relegation with Leicester. More

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      Fulham release TEN players including forgotten Premier League stars and Championship playoff hero

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      FULHAM have confirmed 10 PLAYERS will be released when their contracts expire at the end of June.They include left-back Joe Bryan – who scored the two goals against Brentford to clinch promotion for the Cottagers back in 2020.
      Play-off hero Joe Bryan is set to be released by FulhamCredit: Getty
      Paulo Gazzaniga has been on loan at Girona this seasonCredit: EPA
      Ex-Tottenham keeper Paulo Gazzaniga has also been let go after spending the 2022/23 campaign on loan at Girona.
      And former Brighton centre-back Shane Duffy is another to fall by the wayside in West London.
      The full list of players released by Fulham is as follows: Joe Bryan, Shane Duffy, Paulo Gazzaniga, Steven Sessegnon, Thorsteinn Antonsson, Sonny Hilton, Ziyad Larkeche, Jonathon Page, Murphy Parker, Jean-Pierre Tiehi.
      But ex-Chelsea and Arsenal man Willian, 34, is one of five out-of-contract Fulham players who have been offered new deals.
      The Brazilian contributed five goals and six assists in 30 games last season.
      He is joined by Neeskens Kebano, Luciano D’Auria-Henry, Stefan Parkes and Devan Tanton as the quintet offered new contracts.

      Marco Silva’s men have also exercised one-year extensions to keep Ibane Bowat, Martial Godo and Jay Williams.
      But the main concern for most Fulham fans remains the future of star midfielder Joao Palhinha.
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      The Portuguese midfielder, 27, has been linked with a move to West Ham as the Hammers eye a replacement for Declan Rice – who is set to depart this summer.
      Palhinha joined Fulham from Sporting Lisbon for £20million at the beginning of last season.
      But his sensational performances have seen him receive immediate interest from the likes of Manchester United.
      Shane Duffy’s contract has not been renewed at Craven CottageCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea star Kai Havertz ‘gives green light for next Premier League club’ amid Arsenal and Man City transfer battle

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      KAI HAVERTZ is ready to leave Chelsea to join a Premier League rival, reports say. The German looks set to leave Stamford Bridge this season as the West Londoners want to clear out their squad.
      Kai Havertz is linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Arsenal and Manchester City are among those linked with Havertz.
      But according to Fabrizio Romano, the forward has given the “green light” for Arsenal to bid for him.
      Chelsea bought Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 for £75million 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.
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      But Havertz 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, 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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      Incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino looks set to prioritise signing a striker in the summer sales.
      But it leaves Havertz facing the boot with Real Madrid the first to register an interest in the wantaway attacker.

      Although the Spanish giants were unwilling to match Chelsea’s £75m asking price, since cooling their interest.
      Personal terms do not appear to be an issue with Arsenal but like Real, the Gunners will not meet Chelsea’s demands.
      So the Blues board will need to be flexible with their negotiations, while Bayern Munich are yet to enter the race.
      Kai Havertz looks set to leave ChelseaCredit: Getty More