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      Folarin Balogun ‘set to leave Arsenal this summer’ after stunning 22-goal season in France with Italian giants chasing

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN could exit Arsenal for Inter, AC Milan or West Ham, according to reports.The striker was a 22-goal loan sensation for Ligue 1 club Reims this season.
      Folarin Balogun is set to leave Arsenal permanently this summerCredit: AFP
      And he’s expected to depart the Emirates permanently this summer now that he’s proven himself at a high level.
      The Mail are the latest outlet to link the two Milan giants with the New York born star.
      Balogun, 21, has just chosen to play for the USA despite winning 13 England Under-21 caps.
      And although he outshone big names in France this season, he could be one of up to NINE men exiting Arsenal in the current transfer window.
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      That’s because boss Mikel Arteta is chasing-big-money newcomers.
      Main targets Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo could cost £170million between them.
      And even if Arteta misses out on one or both of them, he will turn his attention to other established midfielders.
      The Spaniard wants a new central defender and full-back.
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      The Gunners were long-term Premier League leaders but William Saliba’s absence from defence with injury cost them dearly.
      That helped Manchester City retain the title and persuaded Arteta he needed to act decisively this summer.
      Balogun will return to the Emirates from his loan behind main frontman Gabriel Jesus and regular back-up Eddie Nketiah.
      But Inter and AC have been impressed with his explosive form in the French top flight.
      Serie A rivals Roma are also said to be monitoring the situation.
      And their interest could rise if they sell England hitman Tammy Abraham. More

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      Birmingham set for huge transfer windfall once Jude Bellingham completes £115m Real Madrid move

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      BIRMINGHAM City are set for a huge transfer windfall once Jude Bellingham completes his £115million move to Real Madrid.The England international is set to sign for the Spanish giants after a deal was agreed with Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham’s move to Real Madrid will land Birmingham City a huge transfer windfallCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Bellingham is on the verge of finalising the move, with a medical expected to take place in the comings days.
      The deal is worth a total of £115million, consisting of a £88million initial fee and £27million in add-ons.
      The Mirror report that this will see Bellingham’s former side Birmingham receive £10million as part of a clause included when he was sold to Dortmund in 2020.
      Although the exact percentage of the sell-on clause is unknown, it means the Championship side will have now banked £35million from the sale of Bellingham.
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      The teenage midfielder was sold to Dortmund for £25million after a breakthrough campaign at St. Andrew’s.
      During that campaign, a 16-year-old Bellingham became the Blues’ youngest ever player and scorer.
      His performances were rewarded upon his departure as Birmingham retired his number 22 shirt.
      He has since become a key man for Dortmund and England, captaining the former several times despite still being just 19.
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      Jude Bellingham enjoyed a breakthrough season with Birmingham City in 2019/20Credit: PA
      Bellingham was named their player of the year for the 2022/23 season after they narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title.
      He has also won 24 caps for the Three Lions and scored at the World Cup in Qatar. More

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      Man Utd flop ‘accepts it’s time to leave’ after disastrous £35m transfer as Erik ten Hag begins summer rebuild

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      MANCHESTER United flop Donny van de Beek has “accepted it’s time to leave” the club after his disastrous £35million transfer.The Dutch midfielder is expected to be one of several departures from Old Trafford as part of Erik ten Hag’s summer rebuild.
      Erik ten Hag is planning a summer rebuild at Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Ten Hag has reportedly made eight players available for transfer to fund any new arrivals.
      The Guardian report that Van de Beek will likely be amongst those departures, with the 26-year-old exploring his options.
      His imminent exit will mark an end to a difficult three-year spell with the Red Devils.
      An underwhelming loan spell with Everton was followed by an injury-ravaged season last term.

      The final nail in the coffin is understood to be United’s plans to strengthen their midfield, as they continue talks for Mason Mount.
      Van de Beek has scored just twice in 60 appearances for United since arriving from Ajax for £35million in 2020.
      His poor form and injuries have seen him fail to play a full 90 minutes for the club since December 2021.
      The midfielder missed 48 matches through injury in the 2022/23 season, with most of those caused by a season-ending knee injury he suffered in January.
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      As far as potential suitors for Van de Beek are concerned, former club Ajax were linked with a move back in April.
      The Dutch giants are keen on a deal, with United placing a £25million price tag on Van de Beek as he enters the final two years of his contract.
      Donny van de Beek is exploring his transfer optionsCredit: Rex More

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      Arsenal weighing up swap transfer for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey but face competition from Premier League rivals

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      ARSENAL are weighing up a swap transfer for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey but face competition from a Premier League rival.The French full-back has emerged as a target for the Gunners this summer after an impressive season in Turkey.
      Arsenal could include a player in a deal to sign Sacha BoeyCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to strengthen his options at right-back in order to provide support for Ben White.
      White played in all 38 of Arsenal’s league matches during the 2022/23 season as fellow right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu dealt with multiple injury issues.
      Boey is understood to have been valued at £22million by Galatasaray, with Arsenal’s opening bid thought to be below this value.
      However, the Gunners could now land their man for a lower fee by including a player in the deal.

      According to journalist Resat Can Ozbudak, via Football London, Nuno Tavares could be included as part of the deal.
      The report adds that Tavares’ representatives have met with Galatasaray over a potential transfer.
      Tavares spent last season on loan at Marseille after joining Arsenal in 2021.
      His future is not set to be decided until after the Under-21 European Championships in Romania and Georgia.
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      Boey will also appear at the tournament after being called up by France’s under-21 side for the first time.
      Arsenal are not the only side after the 22-year-old, though, with Brighton & Hove Albion also making a bid for Boey.
      Turkish outlet 343 Digital reported last month that Brighton had submitted a £16million bid, said to be more than Arsenal’s opening offer.
      Boey made 33 appearances for Galatasaray last season as he helped his side win their first league title since 2019.
      Sacha Boey won the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray last seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Bayern Munich’s seven-man transfer exodus revealed with four ex-Premier League stars on chopping block

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      BAYERN Munich are set for a brutal summer transfer clear out as they look to back Thomas Tuchel’s vision for the club.As many as seven players are deemed surplus to requirements with former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane heading up the list.
      Thomas Tuchel will be ruthless ahead of the upcoming seasonCredit: Getty
      Getting rid of Sadio Mane is the club’s top priorityCredit: Getty
      Tuchel replaced Julian Nagelsmann as Bayern boss in March and was dropped into a season full of upheaval.
      Despite the club securing the league title on the final day of the season, CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić were both sacked.
      It is understood the new regime will give Tuchel free reign to swing the axe and bring in players he wants.
      According to German outlet Bild, Sadio Mane is a top priority to be sold – despite only arriving last summer.
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      The winger has not lived up to expectations since joining from Liverpool to replace Robert Lewandowski – scoring just seven times and returning five assists in 25 Bundesliga games.
      His frustration boiled over following Bayern’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final in April.
      The winger was suspended by the club after he punched team-mate Leroy Sane and despite having his suspension overturned, was not able to nail down a place in the XI.
      The club have lost patience with the Senegalese star and deem him surplus to requirements.
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      Sane could also follow Mane out of the exit door, with Thomas Tuchel willing to listen to offers for him and fellow German international Serge Gnabry.
      Gnabry fuelled rumours of a return to Arsenal when he said “once a Gunner always a Gunner” when asked if he still follows his former club at the Spanish Grand Prix.
      The club are also keen to cash in on World Cup winning right-back Benjamin Pavard amid reported interest from Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool.
      Bayern are understood to be holding out for a £25million fee for the French international.
      Rounding out the seven-strong list are former Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer, right-back Bouna Sarr and goalkeeper Alexander Nubel.
      Bayern hope the cash raised from the sales will help fund a move for top summer target Declan Rice – who is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
      West Ham are reportedly holding out for a £100m fee. More

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      Newcastle considering HIJACKING Man Utd’s first summer transfer after secret talks with £42m star

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      NEWCASTLE are weighing up a move for Manchester United target Kim Min-jae.The Napoli centre-back is wanted by Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag and has a £42million release clause that becomes active on July 1.
      Newcastle want to hijack Manchester United’s bid to sign Napoli ace Kim Min-jaeCredit: Rex
      Newcastle manager Eddie Howe wants to reinforce his defence with KimCredit: PA
      But while Man United remain favourites to land the South Korea ace, Newcastle are also keeping tabs.
      SunSport understands that Kim’s representatives held talks with Toon chiefs at St James’ Park at one of their last home games of the season.
      Magpies boss Eddie Howe is on the lookout for a new central defender to compete alongside Fabian Schar and Sven Botman in the Champions League next term.
      Jamaal Lascelles is not part of Howe’s long-term plans and could be sold this summer as he enters the final year of his deal.
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      And Kim, 26, will decide his future next month once back from completing military service back home.
      Dubbed ‘The Monster’, he has just lifted the Serie A title and was named the league’s best defender.
      But Kim is believed to want a Prem move following just one season in Italy after signing from Fenerbache last summer.
      The South Korean is also seen by Ten Hag as someone that can provide competition for Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
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      Kim enjoyed a stunning campaign with Napoli this season in Serie A and the Champions League.
      The defender amassed a total of two goals and two assists in 45 appearances across all competitions this season.
      The Newcastle target was among Luciano Spalletti’s key figures that helped the Partenopei win their first Serie A title since 1990. More

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      Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsey ‘could be forced to quit Nice’ just weeks after triggering new deal

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      AARON RAMSEY could leave OGC Nice this summer, according to reports.The 32-year-old joined the Ligue 1 side in a free transfer from Juventus last summer and signed a one-year deal upon his arrival.
      Ramsey could leave Nice this summerCredit: Alamy
      His contract was extended by a further season earlier this year, meaning it now runs until 2024.
      However, according to French newspaper Nice-Matin, Ramsey wants to stay at the Allianz Riviera Stadium until at least 2025.
      Nice are currently understood to be reluctant to sanction another extension, so the midfielder could be “tempted” by a move elsewhere this summer.
      Ramsey made 34 appearances for the French side during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring once and assisting three goals.
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      Despite his return to form – following an injury-plagued spell at Juventus – he is yet to be linked with another club.
      The Welshman joined Juve from Arsenal in 2019, but he failed to reach the same heights as he did in north London.
      Ramsey spent nine years with Arsenal after signing for the club in 2008.
      He scored 64 goals and registered 66 assists in 369 appearances for the Gunners.
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      Ramsey is still a key member of the Wales national team.
      The midfielder was announced as captain earlier this year following Gareth Bale’s retirement. More

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      Anthony Elanga in talks to join European rivals but Man Utd fans disgusted by ‘joke’ transfer fee

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      ANTHONY Elanga is in talks to join one of Manchester United’s European rivals this summer.However, the reported transfer fee the Red Devils are demanding has been branded a “joke” by supporters.
      Anthony Elanga is in talks with one of Manchester United’s European rivalsCredit: Getty
      The Sweden international is understood to have been told he is free to leave United as part of Erik ten Hag’s squad overhaul.
      Sky in Germany report that Elanga is in talks with RB Leipzig, who United could face in the Champions League, but that the discussions are not yet advanced.

      Other clubs have also enquired about the 21-year-old, who United are said to value at between £13million and £17million.
      Elanga has been with United for eight years but struggled during Ten Hag’s first season in Manchester.
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      He made just seven starts as he failed to score a single goal in 26 appearances across all competitions.
      The forward’s lack of first-team opportunities had seen him linked with an exit in January but no deal materialised.
      Elanga is now expected to be one of a number of summer exits from Old Trafford.
      Ten Hag has made eight players available for transfer ahead of next season as he looks to raise funds for new arrivals.
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      However, United supporters are not happy with the fee the club are demanding for Elanga.
      One disgruntled fan tweeted: “Should be more than that.”
      Another wrote: “Buy back for £35million if need be.”
      A third added: “If Liverpool were selling him they’d get £25million, easy. I.e. Solanke and Brewster.”
      Meanwhile, another commented: “That €15million price tag is a joke. £10million ffs…” More