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      Everton join Newcastle in transfer race for Championship wonderkid but will have to meet £15m asking price

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      EVERTON boss Sean Dyche wants to win the race for Blackburn midfield gem Adam Wharton.But the Goodison chief will have to find straight cash to beat Newcastle to his signature as he closes in on a major capture.
      Adam Wharton is attracting Premier League attentionCredit: Getty
      Dyche was prepared to let striker Ellis Simms go as part of the deal but Blackburn would rather have cash than take an exchange and Everton are trying to raise it.
      Ironically the sale of Simms to Coventry may help that but they still plan to shift others in a summer revolution.
      Rovers would need around £15million guaranteed for Wharton and Everton could go that far, particularly if they find a buyer for Amadou Onana.
      Dyche could also have a better sales pitch than Newcastle, who see Wharton, 19, as a long-term prospect — and even one they would loan back to Blackburn.
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      Everton may offer the top talent an immediate crack at the Premier League. Their needs are greater and they have lost Tom Davies already from that part of their squad.
      It would be a blow for Blackburn to lose Wharton so soon but owners Venky’s must balance the books after writing another £20m cheque recently following a failed promotion campaign.
      Venky’s are also faced with problems transferring funds from India because of new government regulations in their home country.
      West Ham are keen on buying Onana but behind the scenes they are not being encouraged.
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      The Belgian international may want to go to a club in the Champions League if he moves.
      Meanwhile, Blackburn are offering centre-half Danny Batth, 33 in September, a two-year deal as they plot a raid on Sunderland.
      Rovers want Batth, who is in his last year with the Black Cats and is not getting an extension after that because of his age.
       The Ewood Park club are hoping Batth pushes to leave and former boss Tony Mowbray decides he will not be a starter so they can land him cheaply.
      Luton’s bids for keeper Thomas Kaminski are being brushed aside by Blackburn.
      The Premier League new boys have made a second attempt to recruit the Belgian shot-stopper but the offer starts at under £1m.
      Even with extras that  is miles short of what Rovers want.
      Hatters see Kaminski competing for game time and may have to look elsewhere for cover. More

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      Bruno Fernandes takes swipe at Man Utd over David de Gea transfer exit with heartbroken Instagram post

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      BRUNO FERNANDES took a swipe at Manchester United over David de Gea’s departure from the club.The Spaniard announced he was leaving United in an emotional Instagram post after his contract expired.
      David de Gea and Bruno FernandesCredit: Getty

      But former team-mate Fernandes was left fuming that De Gea did not get the chance to say his goodbye from Old Trafford.
      He posted: “You deserved to say goodbye at the stadium with all the fans cheering you for all the beautiful memories.
      “You made history at the club and your name will never be forgotten, and no one can take that away from you.
      “All the best for what’s coming for you and your family.”
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      Together, the pair won the League Cup last season, which looks to be De Gea’s last with United.
      The keeper departs Old Trafford after 12 years, in which he also won the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup.
      His deal ran up in the summer and there were talks of De Gea taking a pay cut to remain on United’s books.
      But as the club close in on signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan, the stopper has officially said farewell.
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      He posted on social media: “I just wanted to send this farewell message to all Manchester United supporters.
      “I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years.
      “We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club.
      “I took incredible pride everytime I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.
      “It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.
      “Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.
      “Manchester will always be in my heart, Manchester has shaped me and will never leave me. We’ve seen it all.”
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      Kylian Mbappe slams PSG in brutal interview prompting SIX team-mates to complain about Real Madrid and Arsenal target

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has reportedly caused uproar in the Paris Saint-Germain dressing room after labelling the club “divisive”.The 24-year-old recently confirmed he has no intention of extending his contract beyond 2024.
      Six PSG stars have reportedly complained about Kylian Mbappe’s commentsCredit: Getty
      And while it remains unclear whether or not he will depart this summer, he has upset some of his team-mates with comments made in an interview conducted in June.
      Speaking to France Football, he said: “Are people trivializing my performances? Yes, but at the same time, I don’t blame them.
      “In France, they saw me grow up, they see me all the time, at PSG every weekends or in selection.
      “And I’ve been scoring a lot for years. So, for people, it’s becoming normal. I’ve never complained that my performances are trivialized. 
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      “I’m young and I’ve had the chance to It was not that long ago to be an observer, before being an actor.
      “And myself, I trivialized what Messi was doing, what Cristiano Ronaldo was doing, what the great players were doing. We are in a consumer society, where ‘it’s good, but do again’.
      “And the fact that I’m right next door, in Paris… I think playing at Paris-SG doesn’t help much because it’s a divisive team, a divisive club.
      “So, of course it attracts gossip but it doesn’t bother me because I know what I’m doing and how I do it.”
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      According to Sky Sports, the remarks have led to six PSG players contacting club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi to complain.
      Two of the six are said to have arrived at the club this summer.
      PSG have given Mbappe a deadline of July 31 to decide his future as the French champions could look to cash in on him rather than let his contract run down.
      Real Madrid and Arsenal have both been linked with a move for the France captain.
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      Juventus ‘hold transfer talks with Chelsea over £97.5m flop Romelu Lukaku as Serie A side rival Inter Milan for swoop’

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      ITALIAN giants Juventus have entered the race to sign Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku.The striker’s preference had been a return to Inter Milan after spending last season on loan there.
      Lukaku might have more options than first appeared this summer as he looks to leave ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But the Milan club are struggling financially and that has opened the door for other clubs to swoop in.
      Chelsea are hoping to get the striker off their books this summer and had been hopeful of a deal with Saudi side Al-Hilal.
      But Juventus have now entered the race according to Sky Sports.
      The outlet report that Juve have held talks with Chelsea’s representatives over signing the Belgian international.
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      The striker is not part of new manager Mauricio Pochettino’s plans despite the club struggling for reliable strikers – and it is understood they will be in the market for a new forward this summer.
      Lukaku struggled to make a positive impression during the first half of last season at Inter after struggling with injury.
      The forward returned 10 goals and six assists in the Serie A in 25 appearances – despite many of these appearances coming from the bench.
      It’s been a busy summer for departures at Chelsea after kicking things off by sending Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy packing to Saudi Arabia.
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      They have since focused on shifting players to domestic teams with Kai Havertz and Mason Mount joining Arsenal and Manchester United respectively.
      Christian Pulisic is expected to follow Ruben Loftus-Cheek in joining AC Milan with the two clubs agreeing a £19million deal according to The Athletic.
      Meanwhile Pochettino was asked about how his move to Chelsea will effect his relationship with Spurs fans during his first press conference as Chelsea manager yesterday.
      He said: “I don’t believe that the fans will change but what can they do? Nothing.
      “For me it is about being focused on trying to do my job here. What can I say or do if that happens [Spurs fans hating him] It’s up to them to keep or not the feelings they were feeling in the past.” More

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      Inter Milan ‘make transfer bid for Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku’ but Blues must take huge hit on striker’s fee

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      INTER MILAN are reportedly ready to buy Romelu Lukaku – but Chelsea face taking a huge hit on the flop striker. The Blues re-signed Lukaku in 2021 for £97.5million but after just one season he was sent back on loan to Inter.
      Inter Milan are reportedly ready to buy Romelu LukakuCredit: Rex
      He finished the season with 14 goals in his 37 appearances but was hampered with injuries.
      And incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino does not look like he will hand the Belgian a Stamford Bridge lifeline.
      Initially, Inter were looking to negotiate another loan deal with an obligation to buy.
      But Chelsea want to sell the striker, and according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italians are preparing an offer of £25.6m.
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      Lukaku joined Chelsea at 17 from Anderlecht but after three years and two loan moves he joined Everton.
      After spells with Manchester United and Inter, the forward established himself as a prolific scorer in Serie A.
      It earned him a move back to London but midway through the season Lukaku revealed he was unsettled in the English capital.
      That proved the beginning of the end for him and five months later he was back in Milan.
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      Lukaku could be part of Chelsea’s massive firesale this summer.
      Kai Havertz, Mateo Kovacic, Mason Mount, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, N’Golo Kante and Cesar Azpilicueta have all gone.
      And Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Callum Hudson-Odoi are also linked with moves away.
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      Man Utd fans go mad for two-minute clip of ‘Japanese Onana’ and reckon £5million fee could be ‘steal of a transfer’

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      MANCHESTER United fans are excited by the prospect of signing Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki – a player being dubbed as ‘the Japanese Onana’.United have reportedly tracked the 20-year-old for six years as they continue to plan for life after David De Gea.
      The 20-year-old would break the J-League transfer record if United follow-up on their interestCredit: Getty
      Fans were impressed by his saves and skills on the ballCredit: YouTube
      United have tracked the keeper for six yearsCredit: YouTube
      The move for the Japanese youth international follows reports that United and Inter have agreed a £47million fee for Andre Onana, who is United’s priority for the goalkeeper position.
      United have already agreed personal terms with Onana, 27, so a deal is expected to be concluded swiftly once United and Inter reach full agreement over a fee.
      And it looks like they could also be signing his successor in Suzuki.
      Erik Ten Hag is keen to sign a goalkeeper that is adept at playing the ball out with his feet, something which De Gea has traditionally struggled with.
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      Suzuki excels at playing the ball out from the back, and a two minute compilation of his passes and saves was impressing fans on Manchester United Twitter.

      The poster of the video said: “Nahhh this Suzuki kid is actually the Japanese Onana.”
      He added: “We’re gonna have two keepers with a modernised style, Ten Hag you are that guy.”
      Another fan added: “Suzuki by name, Rolls-Royce by nature.”
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      While a third wrote: “That’s a steal of a transfer”
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      The Daily Mail report that United plan to make a £5m offer for the Urawa Red Diamonds stopper which would make him the most expensive player in J.League history.
      Suzuki made his full debut for the Japanese national team last July at the age of just 19.
      Prior to his first senior appearance he represented Japan at under-21 level.
      United are understood to have tracked Suzuki since 2017 when the keeper was just 14 years old.
      With De Gea already departing the club after his contract expired last month, Dean Henderson is also expected to depart the club.
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      Former Man Utd star Daley Blind set for transfer to LaLiga after leaving Bayern Munich

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      FORMER Man Utd star Daley Blind is set for a fresh start at FC Girona after a frustrating spell at Bayern Munich.The 33-year-old made just four league appearances after joining the Bundesliga giants in January and hasn’t featured since playing six minutes against Augsburg in March.
      Daley Blind looks set for a move to GironaCredit: Willie Vass
      The Dutchman is now set to play in La Liga for the first time in his career with a free transfer agreed, pending a medical.
      Blind, who has 101 international caps, would become the first Dutch star to play for the Catalan club.
      Since leaving Manchester United in 2018 it hasn’t been all plain sailing for Blind, including a scary injury in a Champions League match for Ajax when he complained about suffering from dizziness in 2019.
      A medical examination revealed he had a heart muscle inflammation, but Blind has continued to play after having an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) fitted to regulate his heartbeat.
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      He later collapsed in a friendly against Hertha Berlin with his team-mates quickly instantly racing over to him and medics arriving seconds later.
      Erik ten Hag, the Man Utd manager who was Blind’s Ajax boss at the time, revealed “his ICD went off and he was subbed off straight away”.
      Blind returned to football but later admitted pal Christian Eriksen’s collapse on the pitch at Euro 2020 , during which he died before being resuscitated, led to him “overcoming a mental hurdle” to keep playing.
      Despite this Blind recovered and starred for the Netherlands at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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      But his free transfer to Bayern from Ajax didn’t pan out with the star now hoping to resurrect his career in Spain. More

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      Newcastle ‘one of three clubs who can sign Kylian Mbappe’ as PSG star’s surprising first choice is revealed

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      A FOOTBALL agent has claimed Newcastle are one of only three clubs who can afford to sign Kylian Mbappe.The French superstar looks set to leave PSG as he enters the final year on his current contract, believed to be worth around £893,000 a week.
      An agent says Newcastle are one of three clubs who could afford to sign Kylian MbappeCredit: Rex
      Mbappe, 24, admitted he has no desire to extend his deal and the French champions will not allow him to leave for free.
      So they are faced with trying to sell the World Cup winner, who could cost up to £170MILLION.
      It leaves only the richest of clubs in Europe able to buy Mbappe, according to agent Bruno Satin.
      Satin told L’Equipe: “It’s difficult to give a price for Mbappe.
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      “A normal club, that is to say not a club-state, will not in my opinion pay £170m today.
      ‘In my opinion, only Manchester City, Newcastle and Real Madrid can pay today.
      “For me, the real price is between £85m and £130m, after which there can be bonuses to go up to £170m or almost.
      “If there are few suitors, it is not likely to increase its price.”
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      Real Madrid in 2021 rejected an offer of £170m for Mbappe, who again had less than a year on his deal.
      Eventually, the forward agreed new terms with PSG but just two years on and he is ready to leave again.
      It leaves Real in pole position to finally get their man but the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United have also been linked.
      So too incredibly have Arsenal, who Independent say Mbappe would actually favour if he was to ever make a move to the Premier League.
      It is claimed the striker likes the evolution under Mikel Arteta and would enjoy the challenge of delivering the title to the club.
      But Arsenal – set to take their spending to £200m this window alone – would not be able to financially compete with their rivals.
      Kylian Mbappe is set to leave PSG this summerCredit: AFP More