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      Man City mull stunning £90m Frenkie de Jong transfer that would see Treble winners deliver another body blow to Man Utd

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is mulling over a move for Frenkie de Jong — after Manchester City’s boss walked away from a Declan Rice bid.But Barcelona will want up to the £90million that Guardiola was prepared to pay in his attempts to sign West Ham ace Rice.
      Frenkie de Jong has been linked with a move away from Barcelona for some timeCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola’s Treble-winning side could go after De Jong this summerCredit: Getty
      The City chief is keen to bring in a new midfielder after Ilkay Gundogan turned down a new deal and opted for a move to the Nou Camp instead.
      Pep ended his interest in Rice when the fee went higher than he was prepared to pay, leaving the way clear for Arsenal.
      Guardiola tried to sign De Jong in 2019, before the Dutchman was swayed by the huge contract at Barca – and he remains a fan.
      He was a major Manchester transfer target a year ago, when his old Ajax boss Erik ten Hag tried to make him one of his first Man Utd signings.
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      But the 26-year-old Dutch star opted to stay in Barcelona and is still in no rush to leave Spain.
      However, he is aware Nou Camp executives are open to a sale in a bid to improve the club’s desperate finances.
      De Jong earns £400,000 a week after tax, has three years left on his agreement and retains the backing of coach Xavi.
      But Barca would like his wages off the books and know that City have cash for a top-class midfielder after the race for Rice.
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      Speaking in February about last summer’s transfer saga involving De Jong, Xavi said: “He was very clear with me. He wanted to stay with us and there was no doubt.
      “He is our player and I am very happy and satisfied with his performance and leadership.
      “He is in a great moment, like the whole team.
      “I think he is having a good time on the field, which is the most important thing.”
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag coached De Jong at AjaxCredit: Getty More

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      West Ham line up transfer for South American wonderkid, 19, as they look to beat AC Milan to bargain £7.5m winger

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      WEST HAM could make a bargain bid for in- demand South American  sensation Dario Osorio.The winger, 19,  plays for Chilean top-flight side Universidad de Chile and got the first of his two Chile caps last year.
      West Ham could make a bargain bid for in-demand South American  sensation Dario OsorioCredit: Alamy
      Osorio has already turned down a move to Brazil because he wants to come to Europe.
      The Hammers are expected to table an offer around £7.5million this week while AC Milan are also keen on  buying him  and loaning him out.
      Universidad will sell at the right price and West Ham could grab  him in before other Prem clubs act, with Wolves also tracking the star.
      The Hammers are also waiting to find out what Everton midfielder Amadou Onana plans to do.
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      Irons boss David Moyes is keen on the Belgium ace, 21,  but the player would prefer a Champions League club if he moves.
      Meanwhile, West Ham hope to agree payment terms with Arsenal for the £105m transfer of Declan Rice by Monday, SunSport can reveal.
      The Gunners have agreed a deal in principle to sign England star Rice, 24, for a record fee between two British clubs – £100m plus £5m add-ons.
      Despite also agreeing on personal terms, negotiations have continued regarding the payment structure of the upfront £100m sum.
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      Hammers chiefs want it all by the start of 2025 – whereas Arsenal would prefer financially to stagger a section of it across a longer period.
      SunSport now understands that sources close to the deal expect those negotiations to conclude by the start of next week.
      These minor payment issues have never been seen as derailing, but West Ham have been digging their heels in to get the deal they want.
      Arsenal have are closing in on signing Declan RiceCredit: PA More

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      Hakim Ziyech ‘turned down brutal Al-Nassr request’ as Saudi transfer falls through leaving Chelsea in lurch

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      CHELSEA outcast Hakim Ziyech turned Al-Nassr down after the Saudi giants tried to drastically reduce his wages following his failed medical.Ziyech has been on the lookout for a new club since January when a move to Paris Saint-Germain fell through after a paperwork gaffe that saw the Blues sending the wrong documents on deadline day.
      Chelsea outcast Hakim Ziyech has failed a medical amid interest from Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      That led to a 40 per cent decrease to Ziyech’s wage proposal, which he rejectedCredit: Getty
      The winger is still looking for a way out of Stamford Bridge following a successful World Cup campaign in Qatar that saw Morocco becoming the first ever African country making it to the semi-finals.
      The 30-year-old had been talking with Al-Nassr and looked close to joining Cristiano Ronaldo in a £17million deal.
      However, the move appears to have fallen through after the Morocco international didn’t pass his medical.
      According to sports broadcaster Ben Jacobs, Ziyech flew to Madrid for further checks.
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      The tests showed there are “red flags” in the ex-Ajax star’s hip and knee.
      Al-Nassr have thus modified their offer and are now offering the Moroccan a new contract with his basic wage reduced by a whopping 40 per cent.
      Ziyech was not keen to accept that proposal.
      Thus, a move to the Saudi Pro League appears to be “off” for the time being.
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      Ziyech fell down the pecking order last season at Chelsea and struggled for opportunities under Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Bruno Saltor and Frank Lampard.
      The West Londoners’ new manager Mauricio Pochettino is putting together a mass clearout in his bloated squad.
      The versatile forward is among the top candidates to go but the latest development leaves his future in limbo
      If Ziyech goes to Saudi Arabia he will be joining former team-mates N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy, who joined Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli respectively. More

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      Liverpool transfer blow as Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig ‘show interest’ in summer transfer swoop for Lyon star

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      LIVERPOOL have been dealt a transfer blow in their bid to sign Lyon star Bradley Barcola, reports suggest.The Reds were thought to be leading the race for Barcola in the summer transfer window.
      Liverpool are keeping tabs on Lyon star Bradley Barcola this summerCredit: AP
      Liverpool have been joined by Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig in the race for BarcolaCredit: Rex
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig have joined the bidding war for the winger.
      Both PSG and Leipzig are informed of the France Under-21 international’s situation at OL.
      However, Lyon want to hold onto their highly-rated 20-year-old talent ahead of the coming season.
      Liverpool have reportedly sent scouts to watch Barcola on several occasions.
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      The Frenchman burst onto the scene with 13 first-team appearances in the 2021-2022 campaign.
      Barcola upped his game last season with seven goals and 10 assists in 31 appearances.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is looking for a significant rebuild at Anfield after the Merseysiders finished fifth last term.
      Klopp has already landed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton to strengthen his midfield.
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      And the Reds are now closing in on a £60million deal for Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai.
      Personal terms have already been sorted between Szoboszlai and Liverpool.
      The Hungary international is now set to undergo a medical at the Kop. More

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      Barcelona have ‘everything agreed upon’ with PSG for sensational Neymar transfer return except for one big issue

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      BARCELONA have “everything agreed upon” for Neymar to return to Barcelona from PSG – but there is one major issue standing in the way. Neymar famously swapped Spain for France in 2017 for £198million in what remains the biggest transfer of all time.
      Neymar is linked with a return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      But following six years in Paris, the club and player look ready to part ways, putting Europe’s elite on notice.
      Chelsea and Manchester United are among those linked with Neymar but a return to the Nou Camp appears to be the forward’s preference.
      And according to beIN Sports’ Khaled Waleed, PSG and Barca have an agreement in place for the transfer.
      But Neymar’s salary proves a sticking point and would need PSG to help pay a bulk of it.
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      The Samba superstar is believed to earn £600,000-a-week, leaving even the super-rich French kings wanting to get him off their books.
      But Barca’s dire financial situation leaves them in no position to match Neymar’s current salary.
      It could mean striking a loan agreement with PSG were the player’s wages are shared.
      But Barca boss Xavi – a former team-mate Neymar’s – brutally shut down a reunion when pressed last month.
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      He said: “I’m surprised… he’s not in our plan. I really like Ney as a friend, but we have different priorities.”
      Neymar has pushed to leave PSG before but he found himself shut down.
      Although now, the Ligue 1 champs are understood to be willing to let Neymar leave and have encouraged him to find a club.

      Barca also missed out on bringing Lionel Messi back to Barca this summer after the Argentine announced he was leaving PSG.
      Money issues meant a deal could not be agreed and Messi instead revealed he will play for Inter Miami in the MLS next.
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      Fans spot incoming Liverpool transfer’s Szoboszlai’s bizarre penalty tactic… and can’t believe he NEVER misses

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      GOALKEEPERS know exactly where Dominik Szoboszlai is going to put his penalties… but they still can’t stop them.The RB Leipzig ace is on the verge of signing for Liverpool in a £60million deal.
      Do you know how much you have to back your accuracy and striking to put every penalty in the same corner.The goalkeepers all knew where Szoboszlai was going but it made no difference.pic.twitter.com/o1ib58Fb59— The Tactical Times (@Tactical_Times) July 1, 2023

      Dominik Szoboszlai always hit his penalties into the same cornerCredit: Rex
      The Hungarian is always confident from the penalty spotCredit: EPA
      At Anfield he will have to compete with the likes of Mo Salah to be on spot-kick duty.
      But should he manage to grab responsibility, he has proven himself to be a reliable taker.
      Szoboszlai has scored 15 penalties in his career.
      And as pointed out by The Tactical Times, he ALWAYS goes the same way.
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      Goalkeepers know that the Hungarian will place the ball down to their right.
      But the 22-year-old backs his accuracy so much, that he always confidently strokes it home.
      Posting a video featuring a number of Szoboszlai’s penalties, The Tactical Times wrote: “Do you know how much you have to back your accuracy and striking to put every penalty in the same corner.
      “The goalkeepers all knew where Szoboszlai was going but it made no difference.”
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      Szoboszlai has only failed to score from one penalty in his career.
      That was his first Bundesliga penalty after joining RB Leipzig from RB Salzburg.
      With regular taker Emil Forsberg having come off, Szoboszlai was given the opportunity to show what he can do.
      He placed the ball into his usual spot, only for Leverkusen stopper Lukas Hradecky to somehow save it.
      He has since kept his cool, scoring spot kicks against England and Bayern Munich.
      Commenting on Szoboszlai’s tactic, one fan wrote: “Baffles me more players don’t take this approach, the run up even forces the keeper to hold his position until it’s too late!”
      While a second gushed: “He strikes the ball so cleanly.”
      Another added: “He seems to have that ability to accelerate his last step/half step out of nowhere. Just enough to catch the keeper a fraction of a second off guard.”
      Szoboszlai confidently bagged a penalty against EnglandCredit: PA More

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      Chelsea fans left confused as Blues announce another transfer arrival of wonderkid that they’ve never heard of

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      CHELSEA have announced the signing of Diego Moreira from Benfica. The Portuguese starlet made two first team appearances last season having featured mainly for Benfica’s B team.
      Diego Moreira has become the latest wonderkid to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      He is currently on international duty in the European U-21 Championship.
      Chelsea were linked with the winger earlier in the season but the official announcement of the deal has shocked some fans.
      It comes on the same morning the Blues also signed Norwich wonderkid Alex Matos.
      And they have already snapped up 15-year-old Kendry Paez this summer.
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      One said: “Who is this guy now??”
      A second wrote: “Who are these guys.”
      Another baffled supporter added: “Who are these people signing???”
      While one joked: “Who is this countryside musician?”
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      The incomings are part of a huge rebuild this summer under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Chelsea have already shifted six senior players this window.
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      Kai Havertz joined Arsenal in a £65million deal while Manchester City signed Mateo Kovacic for £30m.
      N’Golo Kante, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy have all left for Saudi Arabia and Hakim Ziyech could soon follow.

      Ruben Loftus-Cheek also announced his departure for AC Milan and fellow academy graduate Mason Mount is close to joining United for £60m.
      Alongside the string of starlets, the Blues have so far brought in Christopher Nkunku and completed a seal for Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson on Friday.
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      Chelsea transfer blow as ‘Real Madrid want Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic on loan before making Kylian Mbappe move next year’

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      CHELSEA have suffered a transfer blow after Real Madrid reportedly registered an interest in signing Dusan Vlahovic.The Blues have admired the striker for some time and it is believed Juventus would be open to letting him go this summer.
      Real Madrid want to sign Dusan VlahovicCredit: Getty
      Chelsea confirmed the arrival of striker Nicolas Jackson on Friday but Mauricio Pochettino may be keen to add more firepower to his attack.
      However Chelsea could miss out on Vlahovic as Real Madrid want to sign the Serbia international, according to Calciomercato.
      It is claimed the Spanish giants are considering a loan move for Vlahovic, which will include a fee in the region of £13-17million.
      That would allow Real to make a move for Kylian Mbappe next summer when the superstar’s Paris Saint-Germain contract runs out.
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      But it is possible Chelsea could still win the race for Vlahovic and they are willing to offer Juventus a player in exchange.
      Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Trevoh Chalobah, Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly were all believed to have been offered during talks between the two clubs.
      Koulibaly and Loftus-Cheek have since departed with Pulisic also close to joining AC Milan, but the money from their sales and that of Mateo Kovacic and Kai Havertz could fund a move for Vlahovic.
      Juventus value Vlahovic at £68million and club chiefs are desperate to sell him this summer.
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      The striker joined the club in a £62m transfer from Fiorentina in January last year, but he has struggled to find form with 23 goals in 63 games for The Old Lady.
      Vlahovic is also a long-term Arsenal transfer target but it appears Mikel Arteta has focused on other players this summer, including Declan Rice. More