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      Premier League clubs on transfer red alert as Kylian Mbappe tells PSG he WON’T extend contract & could be sold in summer

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has informed Paris Saint-Germain he will not extend his contract, reports suggest.Mbappe’s deal with PSG runs out in 2024 but there is a clause that could see him stay until 2025.
      Kylian Mbappe has informed Paris Saint-Germain he won’t renew his contractCredit: AFP
      Mbappe could leave PSG on a free transfer come January as his deal runs out in 2024Credit: The Mega Agency
      The extra year, though, is a player option, which means it is up to the forward whether he wants to trigger it or not.
      According to L’Equipe, however, the star striker has sent the French champions a formal letter informing them that under no circumstances will he be activating that option.
      Therefore, the Parisians might have to sell the France international this summer to avoid losing him for free next year.
      Just yesterday PSG insisted the 24-year-old won’t be leaving the Parc des Princes in the upcoming transfer window.
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      But Mbappe’s letter has turned things around and “everything is now open”.
      If the ex-Monaco star does not trigger the extra year he will be free to pen a pre-contract agreement with a club outside of France in January.
      Real Madrid were very keen to land Mbappe last summer before he signed his current PSG deal, which is worth a reported total of £500million throughout a three-year period.
      But Real are already set to splash a significant amount on Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham, who will be worth at least £100m.
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      That means the Premier League’s biggest clubs could come knocking for Mbappe.
      Liverpool were previously linked with the Frenchman whereas Chelsea are desperate for a leader in attack.
      Newcastle could also invest their Saudi owners’ mega riches on one of the world’s best players.
      And Manchester United could be taken over by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is keen to start his bid of restoring the club to the top by signing a top star.
      If Mbappe leaves then that means PSG could lose their entire star-studded frontline with Lionel Messi’s going to Inter Miami and Neymar on the verge of his own departure. More

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      William Saliba’s former boss reveals ‘issues’ between him and Mikel Arteta and star’s ‘doubts’ about Arsenal

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      ARSENAL star William Saliba had “some issues” with manager Mikel Arteta during his loan stint at Marseille.The Gunners signed Saliba from Saint-Etienne in 2019 and quickly loaned him back to the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium.
      Arsenal star William Saliba had “doubts” about returning from MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Saliba’s former boss claims the player had “some issues” with Arsenal boss Mikel ArtetaCredit: Getty
      The centre-back still struggled to meet expectations in north London in 2020 and underwent two more year-long loan stints to Nice and Marseille.
      That experience proved to be critical for the France international as he quickly transformed into Arsenal’s rock in defence immediately after his return in June.
      However, the 22-year-old couldn’t see this last year and thus had “doubts” about working with Arteta following a stunning stint with L’OM, where he enjoyed playing so much he considered staying.
      That is according to Saliba’s former boss Philippe Guillemet, who is the former director of Saint-Etienne’s academy centre.
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      Guillemet told The Athletic: “He loved Marseille. It was a fantastic year.
      “Speaking to people close to him, he had doubts about Arsenal because there were some issues between him and the coach. Now he is happy in London.”
      However, Saliba has settled very well at Arsenal as he has become a prolific figure under Arteta.
      In fact, many argue the Gunners’ Premier League title charge came to an end when the defender got injured in March.
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      That is why Arsenal have prioritised a new contract for the Frenchman ahead of pre-season.
      And the North Londoners have reportedly given in to Saliba’s demands to agree a new long-term deal.
      In fact, Arteta made it absolutely clear that the player is central to all of his long-term plans and must be kept at any cost. More

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      Newcastle confirm Yankuba Minteh, 18, as first summer transfer in £6m deal… but he won’t play for Toon next season

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      NEWCASTLE made Gambian starlet Yankuba Minteh their first signing of the summer – before sending him straight on loan to Feyenoord.Toon paid Danish club OB Odense around £6million for the young forward, who bagged four goals and six assists last season.
      Yankuba Minteh has penned a deal to join NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Minteh, 18, will spend next season in Holland with newly-crowned champions Feyenoord before fighting for a place in Eddie Howe’s squad. 
      And Newcastle director of football Dan Ashworth said: “We are very pleased to be bringing a player with Yankuba’s high potential to Newcastle United.
      “He has done extremely well in his first full season in Denmark, and he has a promising career ahead of him.
      “We look forward to working with him in this exciting phase of his development, and we’re excited to see how he performs at Feyenoord, a club that also has a strong development record of its own.
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      “As well as supporting the first team with players for the here and now, we have a clear philosophy to invest in emerging talent and we want to provide a player pathway that will help to build and sustain long-term success.”
      Minteh is yet to win a cap for Gambia but received a first call-up in November.
      He started his career at Steve Biko FC back home before moving to Denmark last July.
      Meanwhile, Newcastle have been linked with a host of other names in the summer window.
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      Howe’s men are competing with Tottenham for the signature of Leicester playmaker James Maddison.
      They are also in the market for Juventus forward Federico Chiesa, with Liverpool a rival challenger.
      And Newcastle have joined the likes of Man City, Man Utd and Liverpool as they pursue Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella. More

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      Former Premier League star and Wales international ‘SNUBS Wrexham’ in favour of transfer to League Two rivals

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      JONNY WILLIAMS is joining Bradford on a three-year deal.The ex-Wales midfielder, 29, saw his contract at Swindon expire at the end of last season.
      Jonny Williams looks set to join Bradford after leaving SwindonCredit: Getty
      Williams will link up with Mark Hughes’ League Two side, who are desperate to win promotion after losing out in the play-offs to Carlisle.
      Bradford have already sold 17,000 season tickets for next season.
      Williams is believed to have turned down offers from fellow League One side Northampton as well as League Two trio Wrexham, Notts County and Gillingham.
      That means the playmaker will not be part of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s popular project.
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      This comes after Reynolds and McElhenney tried to convince his former star team-mate Gareth Bale to join their revolution.
      The 33-cap Welshman represented his country at two Euros finals in 2016 and 2020 and at last year’s World Cup before retiring from international football in March.
      Williams’ senior career kicked off in 2011 when he was promoted from Crystal Palace’s youth squad.
      The Welshman underwent a series of loan stints during his time at Selhurst Park.
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      The versatile midfielder played for Ipswich, Nottingham Forest, MK Dons and Sunderland.
      Williams managed 70 appearances his eight-year stint at Palace before moving to Charlton.
      Two years later he joined Cardiff for a few months before signing with Swindon. More

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      Leeds star ‘BANNED from playing in Championship next season thanks to bizarre transfer clause’

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      LEEDS defender Robin Koch is BANNED from playing in the Championship next season, according to reports.The German centre-back, 26, has a clause in his contract that allows him to leave Elland Road on a free this summer following their relegation to the second tier.
      Robin Koch has spent three years with LeedsCredit: Getty
      But if that isn’t enough to ensure his exit, Bild understands his deal also contains a stipulation that he is not allowed to play in the Championship.
      Koch joined Leeds from Freiburg after their promotion to the Premier League in 2020.
      He has made 77 appearances for the Yorkshire side, helping them to a ninth-place finish in their first season back in the top flight.
      Manager Marcelo Bielsa, who guided Leeds to promotion, was sacked during the 2021/22 campaign, before they narrowly avoided relegation under Jesse Marsch.
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      But Sam Allardyce failed to achieve the same 12 months later as just one point from their last four games saw them drop into the bottom three and fail to climb to safety.
      And they are now managerless as they prepare for life back in the Championship.
      Former Norwich boss Daniel Farke and West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan have both been linked with the vacant position.
      After the shortest managerial stint in Premier League history came to an end, Allardyce said: “It has been an honour to manage Leeds United, a great club with an incredible fan base, who deserve to be in the Premier League.
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      “I have really enjoyed working with the staff and players at the club and I would like to thank Angus Kinnear for the opportunity.
      “I’d also like to highlight the outstanding work of Karl Robinson and Robbie Keane who have worked tirelessly over the past few weeks.
      “At this stage in my career I am not sure taking on this challenge, which is potentially a long-term project, is something I could commit to, but I wish the club every success for the future and hope the club returns to the Premier League, where they belong.” More

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      Everton lose three big-name board members including CEO and club legend in major shake-up following tough season

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      EVERTON have had a major backroom shake-up following a turbulent Premier League season.The Toffees announced CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer Grant Ingles and Non-Executive Director Graeme Sharp have left their roles.
      Everton CEO Denise Barrett-Baxendale, Chief Finance and Strategy Officer Grant Ingles and Non-Executive Director Graeme Sharp have leftCredit: Getty
      Everton will announce interim appointments after losing three major board membersCredit: Alamy
      The outgoing directors have been working with majority owner Farhad Moshiri as well as chairman Bill Kenwright in recent months to assist help set up a transition team.
      The departing directors issued a joint statement: “We have all been fully committed during our time here and are disappointed to have made the decision to leave Everton.
      “We have worked tirelessly alongside our Chairman in what has been a challenging period to deliver some of the most significant projects in Everton’s history – projects that will safeguard and sustain the commercial future of the Club for generations to come.
      “We are proud of the commercial growth projects progressed during our time on the Board, including the construction of the Club’s new waterfront stadium. This construction project – the largest currently on site in the UK – is progressing at pace.
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      “The Club’s partnership portfolio has also been increased and diversified, reflected in record commercial partnerships and the expansion of our work internationally.
      “In addition to these commercial achievements, we take great pride in the continued growth of the Club’s social programmes and the plans that the Board has put in place for the community-led regeneration scheme at Goodison Park.
      “It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as Directors. We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during our time here.
      “We wish the Club we have loved to serve every success in the future.”
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      A statement is expected by Everton regarding interim appointments to replace the departing directors.
      There will also be news regarding the future of the chairman within the next 48 hours.
      Kenwright said: “This has been a great Board who have all worked tirelessly for the Club, no matter what the circumstances.
      “My relationship with Denise has been known as one of the closest in football. I thank her for her many achievements, particularly her magnificent work in respect of our new stadium.”
      This comes after a tough campaign that saw Everton manager Sean Dyche save his team from relegation on the final day of the season. More

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      Man Utd fans convinced Rasmus Hojlund transfer is imminent after he makes announcement on future

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced that Rasmus Hojlund will join the club after he revealed he has the same agent as Erik ten Hag.The Atalanta striker is one of Man United’s striker targets this summer as the club looks to bolster its attacking options.
      Man United fans are convinced Rasmus Hojlund is joining the clubCredit: Getty
      He is currently on international duty with DenmarkCredit: AFP
      And United’s hopes of landing the Dane appear to have been boosted as he has joined the SEG agency, which also represents Ten Hag.
      Hojlund, 20, told media at the national team camp in Helsingør: “I have got someone [an agent company]. But they are on a trial period.
      “It’s a trial period, and that’s all I can say.”
      The Athletic have previously reported that the agency is that of the SEG agency.
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      When asked about the rumoured interest from Man United, Hojlund admitted that people will have to “wait and see”.
      He added: “It is a huge club, so I must have done something right if it says that they want me.
      “We have to see what happens. As you see and hear, I could well imagine that a lot could happen in relation to a couple of strikers this summer.
      “There are many clubs that lack a nine, so something will definitely happen in relation to that, and then we will have to see if I am in it.”
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      And after hearing the news, United fans are convinced that he is moving to Old Trafford this summer.
      One fan tweeted: “I am pretty confident he will join.”
      A second commented: “Rasmus Højlund has announced he has joined SEG agency, the same agency that represents Erik ten Hag! 👀🇩🇰.”
      A third wrote: “Done Deal… Here we go… Congratulations Manchester United fans.”
      A fourth said: “One step closer to Man Utd.”
      While a fifth added: “I’ve seen this before with Malacia.”
      The Dane has enjoyed a breakout year in Serie A with the Bergamo side by netting nine goals in 32 league appearances.
      He is already a fully-fledged international and has scored five goals in his first four games for his national side. More

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      Topless Jude Bellingham relaxes at trendy beach club in Mykonos ahead of £115m Real Madrid transfer

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM cut a relaxed figure as he chilled at a beach club in Mykonos.The England midfielder is closing in on a £115million move to Real Madrid.
      Jude Bellingham chilled topless at a beach club in MykonosCredit: BackGrid
      He looked relaxed in sunglasses and shortsCredit: BackGrid
      The midfielder was joined by friends on the Greek islandCredit: BackGrid
      Bellingham is closing in on a blockbuster transfer to Real MadridCredit: BackGrid
      Despite the life-changing transfer on the horizon Bellingham looked at ease as he mingled with friends on the Greek island.
      Bellingham, 19, went topless as he soaked up the sun, wearing only white shorts and matching sunglasses.
      He beamed from ear to ear as he chilled on sun loungers and chatted with pals at SantAnna Mykonos beach club.
      The exclusive venue offers guests “a wide range of activities” including “the largest seawater swimming pool in the Mediterranean”
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      As well as hosting DJs and music events, the beach club also includes an Asian fusion restaurant if guests feel peckish.
      Bellingham is set to undergo a medical soon ahead of his switch to the Bernabeu.
      He withdrew from the England squad at the end of last month with a hamstring injury and will miss the games against Malta and North Macedonia this month.
      However he is expected to report at St George’s Park for treatment ahead of finalising his Real transfer.
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      And the youngster could be thrust straight into Real’s starting XI, with Luka Modric’s future still in doubt as his contract winds down.
      Los Blancos are collecting some of football’s best youngsters, including fellow midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchoumeni.
      And Bellingham could yet be followed to the Bernabeu by England pal Harry Kane.
      The Tottenham striker is out of contract next summer and wants to quit his north London club.
      The youngster is set to fly to St George’s Park to undergo treatment on an injuryCredit: BackGrid More