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      West Ham to demand Prem record for Declan Rice as starting price in bidding war for Arsenal and Man Utd target revealed

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      WEST HAM will start a £110million bidding war for Declan Rice after owner David Sullivan finally confirmed their captain can leave.The Hammers will demand a Premier League record fee — in excess of the £106m Chelsea paid Benfica for Argentine World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez.
      Declan Rice has been told he can leave West HamCredit: PA
      Rice helped West Ham win their first European trophy in 58 years, but David Moyes will have to live without him next seasonCredit: Getty
      Rice, 24, led the Irons to their first major European trophy since 1965 on Wednesday.
      More than 70,000 fans lined the streets of East London to hail their heroes on their open-top bus victory parade.  
      Arsenal are expected to bid for England midfielder Rice in the coming days, while both Manchester clubs and Bayern Munich could soon follow.
      Asked if Rice had played his last game for West Ham, Sullivan said: “It has to be. We promised him he could go. He set his heart on going.
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      “You can’t ask for a man who has committed more to us this season.
      “In due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement — or several replacements.
      “It’s not something we want to happen. We offered him £200,000 a week 18 months ago. He turned it down.
      “It’s cost him £10m to stay at West Ham in that time [in lost wages].
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      “He wants to go. You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”
      Rice emulated legendary skipper Bobby Moore by lifting a major European trophy, thanks to Jarrod Bowen’s last-gasp Europa Conference League winner to beat Fiorentina 2-1.
      Yesterday, Rice posted a photo on Instagram of himself holding the trophy in his Prague hotel bed with the caption: “Good morning”.
      He has a year left on his current deal and West Ham have the option to extend it until 2025.
      Rice has consistently expressed his desire to play in the Champions League and compete for major honours.
      On whether any bids had already been made, Sullivan told talkSPORT: “No. But I think the offers will start to come.

      “There are three or four clubs who have shown interest but out of respect to West Ham, while we’re still playing, you don’t make offers for players.”
      Following Wednesday’s historic win, Rice refused to confirm whether his 245th appearance for the club would be his last.
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      He said: “It’s flattering to be wanted but the badge on my chest is West Ham and ultimately it’s up to the people above.”
      Manager David Moyes’ future is also up in the air but he is now expected to stay on at the London Stadium to lead the search for Rice’s replacement. More

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      Jorginho’s Arsenal future under threat as £12m signing ‘offered reunion with former boss’ in shock transfer

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      JORGINHO’S Arsenal future is under threat after he was “offered a reunion with a former boss” in a shock transfer.The Italian midfielder has been an Arsenal player for less than six months but could already be on the move summer.
      Jorginho’s Arsenal future has been thrown into doubtCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta brought Jorginho to the club from Chelsea in January as part of a £12million deal.
      Jorginho had been signed to add depth in midfield but went on to displace Thomas Partey and made 14 league appearances.
      However, 90min report that the Gunners are willing to listen to offers for Jorginho, with Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri keen on a reunion.
      The pair have previously worked together at both Napoli and Chelsea, with Sarri bringing Jorginho with him to Stamford Bridge in 2018.
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      Jorginho has made 162 appearances under the Italian, more than any other manager in his career, and they won the Europa League together in 2019.
      The report adds that Lazio’s Serie A rivals Napoli and AC Milan are also interested in a move, although, Arsenal are not actively looking to force him out.

      Arteta’s midfield is set for a revamp this summer as Arsenal prepare to return to the Champions League after their second place finish.
      Granit Xhaka is set to leave the club after seven years and Albert Sambi Lokonga, following his loan to Crystal Palace, is also expected to be sold.
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      Fans can expect to see new arrivals as well, though, with Arsenal planning to be busy during the transfer window.
      The club have been strongly linked with Declan Rice, who West Ham chairman David Sullivan says will leave this summer. More

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      Joao Felix in line for immediate Premier League return just days after Chelsea refused permanent transfer

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      JOAO Felix is in line for an immediate Premier League return just days after Chelsea refused a permanent transfer.The Portugal star spent the second half of last season on loan at Stamford Bridge but has failed to impress new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      Joao Felix could make an immediate return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Rex
      Instead, Felix is now set to return to parent club Atletico Madrid ahead of the start of pre-season.
      However, Premier League fans may not have seen the last of the 23-year-old forward.
      According to Football Insider, Aston Villa have been offered the chance to sign Felix this summer.
      The report adds that Villa are one of a number of Premier League sides to have been approached about a potential deal.
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      Villa are understood to have not ruled out making a move for Felix, despite his reported £244,000-per-week Atletico Madrid wages.
      Unai Emery is looking to bolster his attack ahead of the club’s return to Europe next season.
      He has already seen his advances knocked back in a bid to land Marco Asensio, who is instead set for Paris-Saint Germain.
      That has opened the door to sign Felix, who has also reportedly been offered to Newcastle United.
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      Any deal with the Magpies is thought to rely on an agreement over his wages, with PSG also touted as a possible destination.
      However, Felix would prefer a return to the Premier League following his brief spell last term.
      The ex-Benfica star scored four goals in 20 appearances for Chelsea but failed to convince Pochettino to keep him at the club. More

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      Xavi brutally KOs talk of Neymar return in boost to Man Utd & Chelsea after striker ‘offered himself to old team’

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      XAVI has emphatically shut down any rumours of a Neymar return to Barcelona.The Brazilian winger, 31, had reportedly offered himself to Barca after Lionel Messi’s romantic return to the Nou Camp failed to come to fruition.
      Xavi was not impressed by the prospect of Neymar returning to BarcaCredit: EPA
      Neymar joined PSG for a world record fee in 2017Credit: Getty
      Messi, 35, instead joined MLS side Inter Miami on a contract that will see him earn £43million-a-year which equates to £830,000-a-week.
      But Xavi was quick to shut down any chance of a reunion with Neymar.
      Xavi was asked about the rumours that the Brazilian had offered himself to Barcelona by podcast Jijantes FC and said: “I’m surprised… he’s not in our plan.
      “I really like Ney as a friend, but we have different priorities.”
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      Neymar and Xavi were Barcelona team-mates with the two playing together from 2013 to 2015 before Xavi left for Qatari club Al Sadd.
      Both were key players in a Barca side that won the treble in 2015.
      Neymar left Barcelona for PSG in 2017 for a world record fee of £200m.
      It is not the first time the forward has offered to return to Barca after enduring a mixed spell during his time in Paris.
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      Despite winning 13 trophies at PSG he has never established himself as the star man of the team, and has instead been overshadowed by Kylian Mbappe and Messi.
      Last year, Neymar told Brazil legend Ronaldo on the Fenomenos Podcast that he “tried everything” to return to Barcelona in the summer of 2019.
      Xavi’s comments have shut down any last notion of a return to the Catalan club but the Brazilian has suitors in the form of Manchester United and Chelsea.
      French outlet L’Equipe claim negotiations have taken place between Neymar’s team and United with the forward’s preference being to join the Manchester club.
      And Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has long been a fan of Neymar, reportedly holding a meeting to sign him back in February. More

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      Five transfers Man Utd should make to become Premier League title contenders including Harry Kane and wantaway keeper

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to bolster their squad this summer as they eye a Premier League title challenge next season.Erik ten Hag has enjoyed a relatively successful first 12 months in charge of the Red Devils, ending their six-year wait for a trophy with the Carabao Cup and also returning them to the Champions League.
      Erik ten Hag will be hopingto add to his squad this summerCredit: Rex
      But they remain well adrift of neighbours Manchester City, finishing the campaign 14 points behind their local rivals.
      And it is widely accepted they will need to improve their side if they are to compete with Pep Guardiola’s men.
      So who could they poach this summer to close the gap to their counterparts from the blue side of the city?
      Here are five names linked with moves to Old Trafford that could help them mount a serious push for the title.
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      HARRY KANE
      Harry Kane is being heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham this summerCredit: Alamy
      Kane scored 30 Premier League goals this season in a poor Tottenham team
      Man Utd’s highest-profile target is Tottenham striker Harry Kane – who is expected to set them back around £100million.
      Spurs’ talisman, 29, is preparing to enter the final 12 months of his contract and has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford.
      But the Red Devils face tough competition from Real Madrid who are keen to sign him as their replacement for Karim Benzema.
      KIM MIN-JAE
      Kim Min-jae only joined Napoli at the beginning of the seasonCredit: Alamy
      Min-Jae was a huge part of Napoli’s title-winning side
      Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae, 26, is being heavily linked with a move away from the Serie A champions .
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      Despite only joining the club in the summer for £15m from Fenerbahce, his £40m release clause becomes active on July 1.
      Man Utd are leading the race to sign him and are desperate for a centre-back to replace Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof – both of whom are expected to leave in the coming weeks.
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      NICOLO BARELLA
      Nicolo Barella remains one of the hottest midfield prospects in European footballCredit: Getty
      Nicolo Barella is wanted by several Premier League clubs
      Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella is attracting widespread interest from the Premier League.
      The 26-year-old Italy international is thought to be another option Ten Hag is keen on alongside Mason Mount and Declan Rice.
      But United are one of FOUR English sides interested in the technically supreme star, with Man City, Liverpool and Newcastle also keeping tabs on him.
      AXEL DISASI
      Axel Disasi is another central defensive option for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Axel Disasi could leave Monaco in search of Champions League football
      If both Maguire and Lindelof are to depart, Ten Hag will want another top quality central defender to back up Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane, even if Min-jae also joins.
      United have held “positive talks” with Monaco defender Axel Disasi, 25, who can play at centre-half and right-back.
      He is expected to leave the Ligue 1 side after they missed out on a place in the Champions League.
      DAVID RAYA
      David Raya is attracting interest from some Premier League giantsCredit: Getty
      David Raya is being heavily linked with a move away from Brentford
      Brentford’s impressive campaign has seen keeper David Raya catch the eyes of Premier League clubs.
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      David de Gea is out of contract this summer and it remains to be seen whether or not he will agree a new deal.
      But if the Spaniard is to depart, United are interested in replacing him with compatriot Raya, 27, who Tottenham are also keen on. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘makes contact with long-term Arsenal transfer target but star wants to wait for Premier League offers’

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      JOSE MOURINHO has made contact with a long-term Arsenal transfer target but the star “wants to wait for Premier League offers”.The Roma manager is eyeing a move to sign Youri Tielemans on a free transfer when he officially leaves Leicester at the end of this month.
      Jose Mourinho has made contact with Youri TielemansCredit: Rex
      Tielemans will depart the King Power Stadium when his contract expires, the Foxes have confirmed.
      And, despite being a long-term Arsenal target, Tielemans has been approached by Roma and Mourinho.
      Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Serie A side have already made contact with Tielemans over a potential move.
      However, Roma’s hopes rest on which other clubs approach the Belgian this summer.

      The report adds that the 26-year-old is waiting to see if he receives offers from any Premier League clubs.
      Aston Villa are one such club who could come in for Tielemans, with bookies slashing odds on a move to Villa Park.
      Arsenal also remain interested and were linked with Tielemans as recently as April.
      The Gunners have been rumoured with signing the former Monaco midfielder for several seasons, but no deal has materialised.
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      Tielemans remains in high demand despite Leicester’s relegation from the Premier League, though.
      He will be one of seven players to leave the club at the end of June, with others expected to be sold in a mass exodus this summer. More

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      Man Utd ‘close to completing surprise transfer for France World Cup star in under-the-radar £44million move’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are one step away from completing their first signing of the summer transfer window, according to reports in France.United are on the lookout for a new centre-back to stand alongside Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane next season.
      Monaco centre-back, 25, is close to signing for Man UtdCredit: Rex
      Axel Disasi’s performances in Ligue 1 meant he was called up to the French World Cup squad in QatarCredit: AFP
      A move to United could enhance his chances at the international levelCredit: Getty
      According to L’Equipe, they are close to signing Monaco’s Axel Disasi, who was previously linked with Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
      The move has seemingly come out of nowhere, with reports claiming that United have “no issue” in matching the French club’s asking price of around £44million.
      Disasi has made 129 appearances for Monaco, playing both centrally and at right-back.
      The 25-year-old has been capped three times by France and was part of their World Cup squad which lost to Argentina in the final in December.

      United manager Erik ten Hag is determined to bolster his defensive options, with Harry Maguire likely to leave the club.
      Club captain Maguire was the Red Devils’ record defensive signing when he joined from Leicester for 85m back in 2019.

      But has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham in recent days after his much-publicised form struggles.
      The Premier League giants have also been linked with Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae, which would cost them 43m in a release clause.
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      Centre-back Victor Lindelof looked to be heading for the exit, but he impressed Ten Hag after stepping into the team towards the end of the season.
      However, the club are still open to offers for the Swedish international.
      Eric Bailly – who spent this season on loan at Marseille – is set to leave United in a permanent deal.
      Meanwhile, Axel Disasi has his heart set on the Premier League, with the Red Devils being his first choice.
      L’Equipe report that although the deal for Disasi is ‘close’, the two clubs have not actually commenced final negotiations.
      Harry Maguire is likely to leave the club if United sign another centre-backCredit: Getty More

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      Mateo Kovacic praises ‘top team’ as he drops major transfer exit hint with Chelsea future up in the air

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      MATEO Kovacic has praised a “top team” as he dropped a major transfer exit hint with his Chelsea future up in the air.As new manager Mauricio Pochettino looks to overhaul his midfield this summer, Kovacic has been linked with a move away from the club.
      Mateo Kovacic has praised a “top team” in the latest hint over his Chelsea futureCredit: Getty
      Premier League champions Manchester City are believed to have already “opened talks” with the Croatian as they plan for next season.
      Kovacic, who is currently on international duty, has now fuelled those rumours with his latest comments.
      He told Nacional, via the Evening Standard: “I have one more year with Chelsea, this season was very bad.
      “Everything is going towards the fact that after 5 good years I will change, but in football anything can happen.

      “Right now, I’m focused on Croatia and the Nations League.
      “Manchester City is a top team and deserves to be in the Champions League final.
      “That’s what I have to say. The summer is long, we’ll see what happens.
      “Chelsea is phenomenal for me. I love the city and the fans, they love me, I have wonderful memories of Chelsea. We’ll see what happens.”
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      Manchester United and Bayern Munich have also been linked with moves for Kovacic, who is entering the final year of his current deal.
      The 29-year-old has made 221 appearances for the Blues, having made a loan move from Real Madrid permanent in 2019.
      He also won four major trophies including the Champions League and Club World Cup.
      A potential exit from Stamford Bridge would fall in line with Pochettino’s reported plans to overhaul his midfield.
      The position is seen as a priority in the transfer market this summer, with “mini-Kaka” Gabri Veiga the latest player linked with Chelsea.
      As for other outgoings, Mason Mount remains in talks with United and N’Golo Kante is edging closer to a move to Saudi Arabia. More