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      Jurrien Timber ‘AGREES Arsenal transfer’ with Gunners set to launch bid for Ajax defender

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      AJAX defender Jurrien Timber has agreed to join Arsenal, according to reports.The Gunners have been pushing to sign the Dutchman since the transfer window opened.
      Timber has agreed to join ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, they are edging closer to sealing a deal.
      Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Timber, who has his heart set on a move to the Emirates Stadium.
      They are now set to launch a second bid for him this week.
      The Gunners submitted an offer worth £30million earlier this month, but it was turned down by Ajax.
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      The Eredivisie giants set an asking price of £50m for Timber, but Arsenal are convinced that they will be able to negotiate a smaller fee.
      Arsenal officials reportedly held secret talks with the defender in London last month, which played a big part in his decision to join the Gunners.
      Manchester United chased a deal for Timber last summer, but they could not strike an agreement with Ajax.
      Instead, the 22-year-old signed a contract extension.
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      However, in March he dropped a big hint he could be on the move.
      As quoted by Ajax Life, Timber said: “Transfer? You never know what crosses your path.
      “This summer I will look at my options and make a decision.
      “I feel good at Ajax, that’s important for now. Last summer there was interest, but I chose to stay at Ajax.” More

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      Al-Hilal planning sensational triple transfer swoop for ex-Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata and two Premier League stars

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      CHELSEA flop Alvaro Morata is the latest player being targeted by the Saudi league.Al-Hilal have opened talks with Atletico Madrid for the forward, 30, for a transfer said to be worth £20million.
      Morata won the Nations League with Spain on SundayCredit: Getty
      Al-Hilal in particular have not been afraid to splash the cash as part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund’s funding of the league.
      The club look set to pay a whopping £47m for Wolves’ Ruben Neves and around £25m for Chelsea’s Kalidou Koulibaly.
      Morata would be set to earn a massive wage if he was to sign for the Saudi club.
      According to The Daily Mail, the striker would earn £40m-a-year which translates to £923,000-a-week.
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      Morata’s signing would be regarded as a major coup for the Saudi game.
      Aged 30, he is not over the hill, and started for Spain in their Nations League final victory over Croatia on Sunday.
      Having played for Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid he has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world and has won almost all there is to win at club level.
      He experienced a disappointing return this season, scoring just 13 times and contributing two assists during 36 LaLiga games.
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      Morata’s departure to the Saudi league would see him follow in the footsteps of a number of Chelsea stars set to swap West London for the Middle East.
      Chelsea have used the Saudi League as a means to get rid of several cast-offs.
      As well as the £25m fee they will receive for Koulibaly, 32, they have also been able to command an £8m fee for Hakim Ziyech, 30.
      Kante has also left the club for Al-Ittihad on a free transfer which will see him earn £21.5m-a-year.
      The club are also working to find deals for Callum Hudson-Odoi and Romelu Lukaku in the Saudi league. More

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      Man Utd legend Silvestre lists the five key attributes Chelsea’s Mason Mount would bring as club launch transfer bid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Mikael Silvestre has listed the five key attributes Mason Mount would bring to the club.The England international is a target for United, who have launched yet another bid to sign him from Chelsea.
      Mikael Silvestre has listed the attributes Mason Mount would bring with himCredit: Getty
      Manchester United have launched another bid to sign Mason Mount from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mount remains a key transfer target for the Red Devils, despite their improved £50million offer being rejected.
      Silvestre is excited by the prospect of Mount joining his former club, even if a deal is yet to be struck.
      The Frenchman believes he will bring a series of attributes with him, including versatility, finishing and mobility.
      Silvestre also feels Mount loves to play in between the lines and can both receive and make precise passes.
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      He told FourFourTwo: “Versatility is his obvious quality.
      “I’ve been following him since his loan to Vitesse Arnhem, and there was laughter when he broke into Chelsea’s first team.
      “He’s a very interesting player, very mobile and loves to play in between the lines, receiving and making precise passes.
      “He’s a good finisher as well and is a player in his prime. I think he would be an immediate reinforcement for United and would fit into Erik’s philosophy as well.”
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      Chelsea are said to be “trying to comply with Mount’s wishes”, with the player keen on a move to Old Trafford.
      However, the Blues also value the 24-year-old at £70million, despite him entering the final year of his deal after contract talks collapsed. More

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      Man Utd ‘interested in transfer for Champions League finalist’ to aid defensive rebuild but face battle with Real Madrid

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in Inter Milan full-back Federico Dimarco but face competition from Real Madrid, according to reports.Dimarco, 25, had a remarkable season for Inter and was crucial in Inter’s run to the Champions League final.
      Erik ten Hag is a fan of Federico DimarcoCredit: PA
      Dimarco impressed during Inter’s run to the Champions League finalCredit: Getty
      The Independent report that Ten Hag’s interest in the full-back was piqued due to his performances on their run to face Manchester City in Istanbul earlier this month.
      He contributed five assists in his 11 appearances as Inter reached the final, with the Italians keeping clean sheets in eight of those games.
      United are well stocked in the left-back area with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia currently vying for the position.
      However, Ten Hag has been impressed by Dimarco’s versatility and believes he would be able to play in a number of positions for the Red Devils.
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      There is also a belief that Inter need to sell players this summer in order to comply with financial fair play – so United believe they could get him on a cut price deal.
      If United are to move for Dimarco though, they will face competition from Real Madrid.
      Eduardo Camavinga looked to have made the position his own during a string of impressive performances.
      But the Frenchman has always been a midfielder and has made it clear to Carlo Ancelotti he intends to fight for a place alongside new signing Jude Bellingham.
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      Madrid are therefore considering Dimarco as a cheap alternative at left-back having spent a considerable chunk of their budget on Bellingham.
      Inter will be hoping for a bidding war between the two to drive up Dimarco’s price.
      United are operating carefully in the transfer market this summer with limited funds available until the status of their takeover is clear.
      While left-back is not a priority for the Red Devils, they are keen to bolster their defence.
      They do look set to miss out on one of their key targets however.
      United had made contact with Kim Min-Jae ahead of a possible move but the Korean defender now looks to be joining Bayern Munich.
      One contingency could be to move Luke Shaw into centre-back with Dimarco playing at left-back as Shaw played the position a number of times last season. More

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      Thomas Tuchel ‘wants surprise transfer for Chelsea stalwart’ as he eyes reunion at Bayern Munich

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is eyeing a surprise return for one of his Chelsea stalwarts after missing out on Manchester City’s Kyle Walker.Reports suggested that talks between Bayern and City were at an advanced stage over a deal for Walker, 33.
      Tuchel oversaw a Bundesliga title victory amid a fraught atmosphere at BayernCredit: AFP
      The manager is reportedly keen on Azpilicueta after missing out on a deal for WalkerCredit: Getty
      But Sky Sports report that City are unwilling to let the defender go this summer despite him only having a year remaining on his deal.
      And as a result, Tuchel will look to reunite with Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, according to German outlet Bild.
      The two worked together during Tuchel’s spell in charge of Chelsea between January 2021 and September 2022.
      Under Tuchel’s reign Azpilicueta captained Chelsea to Champions League victory in 2021 as well as the Club World Cup later that year.
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      The two still have a good relationship according to the German outlet and remain in touch.
      The Spaniard still has a year left on his contract at the Bridge but an offer from Bayern could see the Blues cash-in as they trim their bloated squad.
      Azpilicueta would be following Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech and N’golo Kante out the door if he were to bring his 11 year spell at Chelsea to an end this summer.
      It has been a frustrating window for Bayern so far as Tuchel looks to mould the squad to his needs.
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      The German took over in March when he replaced Julian Nagelsmann but endured a tough start to his tenure in charge.
      The Bavarian side were knocked out of the DFB Pokal in Tuchel’s second game and were beaten convincingly by Manchester City in the quarter-final of the Champions League.
      And while they finished the season as Bundesliga champions it was achieved amid a fraught squad atmosphere.
      The Bavarian club have so far missed out on targets Declan Rice and look set to fail in their pursuit of Walker.
      Tuchel is rumoured to approve of the sale of a number of players including: Benjamin Pavard, Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane as he looks to put his stamp on things. More

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      Man Utd have improved Mason Mount offer REJECTED by Chelsea as Blues reveal transfer stance on wantaway star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly submitted an improved £50million bid for Chelsea star Mason Mount.Last week, the Red Devils saw a £40m offer rejected by the Blues – with Mount’s price tag understood to be around £70m.
      Mason Mount is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      But now David Ornstein is reporting that Erik ten Hag’s men have upped their bid by tabling £45m plus £5m in add-ons.
      Chelsea have countered with a proposal of £60m plus £5m in add-ons.
      It means there is still no agreement between the two clubs – with Man Utd adamant they do have a limit to the amount they will pay.
      However, they will take confidence from claims Chelsea are “trying to comply with Mount’s wishes”.
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      The England international, 24, who has been capped 36 times by his country, has just one year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Attempts to tie him down to a longer-term deal collapsed earlier this season.
      Mount came through Chelsea’s youth system and won the Champions League under Thomas Tuchel in 2021.
      He has contributed 33 goals and 37 assists in 195 appearances for the West London outfit.
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      But he struggled during the 2022/23 campaign, registering just three goals and six assists in 35 games.
      Mount’s potential departure comes amid a mass exodus at Stamford Bridge.

      N’Golo Kante has departed to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad in a four-year deal worth £86m.
      And a host of other Chelsea stars are the subject of interest from Saudi including Hakim Ziyech, Romelu Lukaku, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Manchester City have also reportedly agreed a £30m deal for Blues midfielder Mateo Kovacic. More

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      Fulham set eye-watering price for Palhinha transfer with West Ham wanting him to replace Arsenal-bound Declan Rice

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      FULHAM have set their price for star man Joao Palhinha amid interest from West Ham.The Hammers are reportedly exploring the idea of signing Palhinha with Declan Rice looking increasingly likely to leave for Arsenal.
      Joao Palhinha had a stunning first season for Fulham and is of interest to West Ham
      West Ham are looking to replace captain Declan Rice who is being chased by Arsenal
      But it won’t be an easy task to sign the Portuguese star with Fulham slapping a massive price tag on their prized midfielder.
      According to the Mail Online, Fulham will demand a whopping £90million.
      It’s suggested that West Ham are not willing to splash that much cash on the Portugal international, but could test Fulham’s resolve with an offer around £50million.
      Palhinha, 27, only signed for The Cottagers last summer, but has impressed since his £20million transfer from Sporting Lisbon.
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      He made 40 appearances for Fulham in his debut season, scoring four times and racking up more yellow cards in the Premier League than any other player.
      Palhinha was widely considered one of the top players in the league last season and was vital to Fulham’s success.
      It is reported that Fulham have used West Ham’s £100million valuation of Rice as the benchmark for Palhinha’s price.
      Rice has been the subject of two bids from Arsenal over the past week, but both have been rejected by The Hammers.
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      The latest offer, which was understood to be £90million package, still fell short of West Ham’s valuation of their star man.
      The Gunners are rumoured to be lining up a third bid for Rice, but could face competition from Manchester City who are also said to be interested in the England star. More

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      Man Utd considering hijacking Arsenal’s transfer move for Declan Rice by offering two players and cash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering hijacking Arsenal’s move for Declan Rice by offering TWO players and cash.Arsenal have seemed like the favourites to sign Rice this summer but have so far seen a pair of bids rejected by West Ham United.
      Manchester United are considering a player-plus-cash bid for Declan RiceCredit: Rex
      The Gunners’ failure to meet West Ham’s £100million valuation is set to open the door for other clubs, including United.
      And, according to The Telegraph, United are eyeing up a move.
      But they won’t pay either, instead offering a player-plus-cash deal.
      Such a move would reportedly involve either Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay, who are both up for sale at Old Trafford.
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      However, Maguire’s wages are believed to be a potential issue, whilst it is unclear whether McTominay wants to join the Hammers.
      United’s interest in a potential swap deal comes after Arsenal saw their second bid for Rice rejected on Tuesday.
      Mikel Arteta’s side had lodged another offer as they chase Rice’s signature, but it again fell short of West Ham’s sky-high valuation.
      The bid is said to have been worth a total of £90million, consisting of £75m plus £15m in add-ons spread over five years.
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      Despite the bid being rejected, Arsenal are still hopeful, with personal terms not an issue, and are expected to return with a third bid.
      Manchester City have also been rumoured as a possible destination for Rice, but the treble winners are yet to make an approach.

      Their cross-city rivals United could bid, though, as Erik ten Hag looks to overhaul his midfield.
      Rice’s pal Mason Mount is also linked with the Red Devils, who are thought to be preparing another bid for the Chelsea star.
      Departures are also expected in the position, with Fred the latest to be linked with a move amid interest from Fulham. More