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      Wrexham warned not to become a circus with ‘over the hill’ stars after Gareth Bale linked with shock transfer

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      WREXHAM have been warned to avoid becoming a “circus” by trying to sign “over-the-hill” stars.The Hollywood-owned Welsh club are preparing for League Two next season after winning the National League.
      Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have been encouraged not to sign older big-name playersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Gareth Bale has retired from footballCredit: Reuters
      They have been linked with retired Gareth Bale, 33, Hal Robson-Kanu, 34, and 41-year-old Morten Gamst Pedersen.
      But ex-Wrexham and Wales defender Neil Taylor has told A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to steer clear of veteran, big-name players.
      Taylor said: “It can’t become a circus. That’s the main thing.
      “Wrexham are at the stage now where I’ve seen a couple of my old friends offer to play for them – it shows the pull of the football club.
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      “They’ve got to be careful who they do get through the door because there’s no bigger pull than Wrexham below the Championship.
      “It’s still a football club that needs to be successful because no-one will pat you on the back if you don’t do it properly.
      “Leave those players that are over the hill. I’d say to Hal ‘I don’t think you’re getting in over Paul Mullin. You’re retired now and he’s a top-class striker’.
      “People think League One and League Two are easy, but they’re not.
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      “It’s really hard football, harder arguably than when you play higher up with the amount of games, travel and some of the grounds you play at.
      “So I’d say to Wrexham, stay clear and go for players who know the league and have been successful in it, players who are hungry to get higher up.”
      Neil Taylor believes Wrexham have huge appealCredit: Alamy Live News More

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      Chelsea loanee Joao Felix in line for transfer back to Prem days after rejection by Poch… if wages can be agreed

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      JOAO FELIX could be on his way straight back to England after being offered to Newcastle.The Portuguese forward was stunned to be bombed out by Chelsea as soon as the season finished and is now in limbo.
      Felix could join Newcastle this summerCredit: Getty
      He is surplus to requirements at parent club Atletico Madrid who are now trying to get him off the books again.
      Felix has also been touted to Paris Saint-Germain but wants to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football with Newcastle.
      Atletico are ready to strike another loan deal with a modest fee plus the players wages of around £200K a week covered.
      That would be a sticking point as Toon boss Eddie Howe admits his club does struggle on pay. A split on the salary may have to be agreed.
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      Felix, 23, is on holiday in Ibiza at the moment while his agent and Atletico resolve his future. 
      He was under the impression that Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly would turn his six months loan into a full-time transfer this summer.
      Instead he has become the first casualty of the new regime under incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      The Blues paid the players’ wages in full after signing him on loan in January for a fee of £9.7 million.
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      Felix was initially a big hit at the club but by the end of the season barely got a look in for games.
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      Lionel Messi ‘ready to play for Barcelona for FREE’ to secure transfer but LaLiga rules won’t allow it

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      LIONEL MESSI is ready to play for Barcelona FOR FREE but is being prevented by LaLiga rules, reports suggest. The Argentine superstar, 35, is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires in June.
      Lionel Messi would reportedly ‘gladly play for free’ at BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But LaLiga rules are preventing such a deal from being completedCredit: PA
      A number of parties are interested in signing him, namely Inter Miami, clubs in Saudi Arabia and Barcelona.
      And according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, Messi would “gladly” go back and play at his old stomping ground for free.
      However, writing in his column for CaughtOffside, Jacobs revealed La Liga rules would prevent such a transfer from materialising.
      He wrote: “Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation.”
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      Jacobs then went on to reveal there would likely be outgoings if a deal to bring Messi back could be found, including one of the club’s most valuable stars.
      He added: “So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings.
      “Ansu Fati could be one casualty even though he wants to stay at the club.”
      This could offer a boost to the likes of Manchester United, who have been linked with the Spanish winger in recent months.
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      But Jacobs believes any deal with Barcelona is “weeks” away from being hashed out, giving Middle Eastern interest a vital advantage.
      He concluded: “It’s hard to see Barcelona completing anything in a matter of weeks, and that’s what gives Saudi Arabia confidence.
      “A government-backed offer, supported by the Saudi Pro League, has been on the table since April.
      “Messi would earn around £320m-per-year [€370m], almost double Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary.
      “Many of the same dealmakers that took Ronaldo to Al-Nassr are involved.”
      Reports have suggested Messi has been offered an astonishing £1billion package to move to the Saudi league, which would see him DOUBLE Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary in the country.
      However, reports elsewhere suggest Inter Miami and Barcelona and concocting a plan which could see Messi sign for David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise before heading to Barca on loan.
      Messi could renew his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex More

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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ‘left shocked after Tuchel rejected chance to complete transfer for in-form Arsenal star’

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly was left shocked when Thomas Tuchel rejected the chance to sign Gabriel Jesus last summer. The striker left Manchester City last summer and has since impressed at Arsenal this season.
      Todd Boehly was left shocked over the Thomas Tuchel’s transfer decisionCredit: PA
      Thomas Tuchel declined the chance to sign Gabriel JesusCredit: AFP
      Gabriel Jesus instead went to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Chelsea reportedly made a last ditch attempt to hijack the deal with the player heading to their London rivals.
      However, the Guardian report that Tuchel prevented the move and there was “surprise” amongst the board over his decision.
      The Blues struggled for goals this term, netting only 38 times in the Premier League.
      Problems with strikers were a continuous theme throughout the campaign with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz not hitting top form.
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      Meanwhile, Jesus led Arsenal to a second place finish, scoring 11 league goals despite missing months because of knee surgery.
      Reports suggest that the club listened to Tuchel’s wishes on transfers last summer.
      He wanted to spend big on defence after losing Antonio Rudiger as well as Andreas Christensen and the choice was also made due to fitness issues regarding Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
      Tuchel then splashed £160million on Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Kouliably.
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      The now Bayern Munich boss was sacked after his relationship with the board became frosty and he was replaced by Graham Potter, who was then axed after just seven months.
      Mauricio Pochettino will now take over as manager for next season following on from Frank Lampard’s interim spell.
      Boehly is expected to step back from running the club, which was reportedly always the plan, and not because of poor results on the pitch. More

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      Former Man Utd star tipped to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo now on hunt for new club after he is released aged 36

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      FORMER Manchester United star Nani has been released by Melbourne Victory. The 36-year-old winger was once tipped to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
      Nani is now a free agentCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He spent the year with Melbourne VictoryCredit: Getty
      Nani had played in Australia for one season, featuring ten times and failing to score in all his appearances.
      And he will now be looking for a new team as he is a free agent.
      Nani arrived at Man Utd for £21million from Sporting Lisbon in 2007 and went on to play for the club 230 times.
      He won four Premier League titles and the Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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      The fans’ favourite was even named United player of the year for his efforts during the 2010/11 season.
      He left the Red Devils in 2015, signing for Fenerbahce before moving to Valencia, Lazio and then returning to Sporting.
      Nani followed it up with a three year spell at Orlando City in the MLS.
      Last season, he made a shock return to Europe with then Serie A outfit Venezia.
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      However, he could not help them avoid relegation and he made the switch Down Under.
      Melbourne Victory had a poor season, finishing second-bottom in the A-League table.
      Nani was unable to play a part for much of the season after picking up an injury in January.
      Fans hoped Nani could fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo after he left for Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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      Messi offered £1BILLION Saudi transfer but Barcelona and Beckham’s Inter Miami plot amazing tag-team plan to hijack move

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      LIONEL MESSI has received an astonishing transfer offer from Saudi Arabia worth around £1bn, according to reports.Foot Mercato claim that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner could double Cristiano Ronaldo’s Middle Eastern salary if he agrees to the move.
      Lionel Messi has reportedly received an astonishing transfer offer from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      A move to Al Hilal would see Messi line up against Cristiano Ronaldo (above) and Al NassrCredit: AFP
      That deal would see him and Ronado renew their rivalry as Messi would line up for Al Hilal against Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.
      However, Messi is said to prefer a move to Barcelona and the La Liga champions are said to have enlisted the help of David Beckham to lure the Argentina captain.
      According to L’Equipe, Barca are considering a plan which would see Beckham-owned Inter Miami sign the star before loaning him to Spain.
      Messi’s loan would last for either six or 18 months before the star would move permanently to the MLS.

      He is believed to be almost certain to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and even missed the club’s title celebrations to attend a Coldplay gig in Barcelona.
      And Barca boss Xavi appears increasingly confident of bringing Messi back to the club where he made his name.
      He told TV3.cat: “Our fans started to mention Leo Messi’s name at every game… I like the feeling but trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.
      “I’d say that it depends 99% on Messi. I have no doubts on football point of view; it’s up to Leo.”
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      David Beckham’s Inter Miami could yet step in to secure Messi’s dream move back to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Barca boss Xavi appears confident a deal can be doneCredit: Getty
      Messi this week promoted the new PSG shirt
      It is even claimed by reporter Ben Jacobs that Messi would be willing to play for free in order to seal a return to Barcelona.
      He wrote: “Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation.
      “So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings.” More

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      Harry Kane ONLY wants Man Utd transfer and is ready to leave for free next season if Tottenham refuse to sell

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      HARRY KANE will stay at Spurs for a final season — if he cannot get a move to Manchester United.The England captain has no intention of going abroad while he is just 48 goals away from breaking Alan Shearer’s Prem record tally of 260.
      Harry Kane appears to have settled on his transfer options of ONE team – Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Tottenham are more open to selling Kane to a foreign club than a top-flight rival with Bayern Munich huge admirers of the striker.
      But that does not interest Kane, who rattled in another 30 top-flight goals this season and has a year left on his contract.
      United are the only viable English option this summer with Kane, who has been at Spurs since age 11, not willing to risk his reputation with the fans by moving to arch- rivals Chelsea or Arsenal.
      Newcastle are not in a position to spend north of £100million on one player, despite their Saudi riches.
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      And Liverpool and Manchester City are not in the market for a striker.
      So United need to convince Spurs chief Daniel Levy to sell his prize asset to a domestic rival — something he does not want to do.
      SunSport understands Kane wants a switch to Old Trafford or he will run down his deal.
      The latter is more probable and could well see England’s 55-goal record scorer leave on a free.
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      Recently Kane, who is 30 in July, has been talking like a man invested in the future of Spurs.
      The Londoners are managerless following Antonio Conte’s sacking in March.
      And their eighth-place finish saw them miss out on Europe for the first time since the 2008-09.
      Kane spoke earlier this month of his willingness to talk to chairman Levy about his plans and how to change Spurs’ culture.
      The striker told Sky Sports: “I always give my all for the team and club.
      “Off the pitch to give my opinion on things I think can help us just be more consistent and more successful in the culture that we try to set.”
      On the topic of Shearer’s record, Kane said earlier this month: “Now I’m this close to it, for sure, it’s something I’d love to achieve.”
      Daniel Levy would be loathe to lose his best player to big rivals Man UtdCredit: AFP More

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      Pochettino already clearing the decks at Chelsea as Loftus-Cheek in talks, Felix and Zakaria sent back and Sterling out

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      CHELSEA’S new manager Mauricio Pochettino has already started to wield the axe on his bloated squad.Pochettino has taken over the Blues following a disastrous campaign that saw them finishing 12th with their lowest ever Premier League points tally.
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has wielded the axe on his bloated squadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have sent Joao Felix back to Atletico Madrid after his loan deal endedCredit: Rex
      Denis Zakaria has returned to Juventus after his Chelsea loan endedCredit: Rex
      The Argentine tactician is facing a daunting task to get the West Londoners back on track and will have to start by determining which players are surplus to requirements.
      Joao Felix has been sent back to Atletico Madrid after the ex-Tottenham boss decided against making his loan move a permanent deal.
      Atletico president Enrique Cerezo confirmed: “The truth is that I can’t tell you the plan with Joao.
      “Yesterday, we had the news that the new Chelsea manager does not want Joao Felix.
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      “We’ve known for less than 24 hours. He’ll come back here and we’ll see. We don’t have anything planned.”
      Denis Zakaria will also see his loan ended without a permanent switch.
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Zakaria will return to Juventus and “assess his options”.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another star who could be heading out, with AC Milan willing to pay about £20million.
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      Loftus-Cheek has a year left on his current deal and the Blues are looking to offload some of their home-grown players.
      This will help them comply with financial fair play rules after spending over £600m in the last year.
      One academy star already out the door is Dujon Sterling who has joined Rangers on a four-year deal after returning from a loan at Stoke.
      Pochettino is expected to make even more cuts to his squad ahead of pre-season.
      Mateo Kovacic, Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher and Kalidou Koulibaly are all on the chopping block.
      Chelsea ace Ruben Loftus-Cheek is on his way to AC MilanCredit: Rex
      Academy graduate Dujon Sterling has left Chelsea and joined RangersCredit: Rex More