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      Real Madrid star Marco Asensio closing in on shock transfer to ambitious Premier League club

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      MARCO ASENSIO is closing in on a shock move to Aston Villa according to reports.Asensio is out of contract at the end of the season and hasn’t put pen to paper on a new deal with Real Madrid.
      Asensio is expected to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer this summerCredit: Rex
      The 27 year old joined the Spanish giants from Mallorca in 2014 and has made 190 appearances, scoring 37 goals.
      The Spanish international has been frustrated at a lack of playing time under Carlo Ancelotti and doesn’t expect that to change if he puts pen to paper on fresh terms.
      He has been linked with a move to PSG, while both Arsenal and AC Milan hold interest in the player.
      However, according to Marca, Asensio could be playing under Unai Emery at Aston Villa next season.
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      The report states that Emery wants to have Asensio as part of his project next season and has taken steps to try and convince him to join.
      Villa would be an interesting move for Asensio with the club having qualified for the Conference League next season and seemingly on the up under Emery.
      Marca adds that the attacker has yet to make a final decision on his future and will continue to study all the proposals he receives.
      Asensio has only started 15 La Liga matches this season, but has provided an impressive 15 goal contributions in 30 league appearances.
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      The Spaniard will want to play regularly next season with Euro 2024 next summer.
      He recently lost his place in the Spain squad for the qualifiers against Scotland and Norway in March.
      He will likely say his goodbyes to Madrid fans this weekend when Los Blancos conclude their campaign against Athletic Bilbao at The Bernabeu. More

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      Worried Arsenal fans say ‘don’t even try selling him’ as top star is linked with exit to add to £180m transfer kitty

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      ARSENAL supporters have reacted furiously to a report that midfielder Thomas Partey could be sold this summer.The 29-year-old Ghanaian midfielder has played a huge role for the Gunners this term during his 40 appearances for the club.
      Fans have reacted furiously after a report claimed that Thomas Partey could be soldCredit: Getty
      Partey and his team-mates led the Premier League for a record length this term but were still pipped to the title by Manchester City.
      That was still enough to secure Mikel Arteta’s team a return to the Champions League but the Spanish coach is reportedly still set to overhaul his squad over the summer.
      Midfield is believed to be one of the key areas he wants to strengthen with West Ham’s Declan Rice believed to be a top target.
      Despite failing to land him in January, Brighton star Moises Caicedo is another that Arsenal could also move for.
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      The Daily Mail have claimed that Emirates chiefs will give Arteta a transfer budget of around £180m to bring in new recruits plus any money generated from player sales.
      Fellow midfielder Granit Xhaka seems certain to be leaving for Bayern Leverkusen.
      Meanwhile Gunners left-back Kieran Tierney looks set to depart to the Emirates over the coming weeks.
      Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is allegedly hoping for a reunion with the Scottish ace while Newcastle are also keen on the ex-Celtic man.
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      And the Mail claims that back-up defender Rob Holding could also depart.
      However, this fresh update also added a fourth name of potential departures – and they say that Partey may be sold to boost transfer funds.
      But supporters were fuming to discover that and instantly took to Twitter to demand that the club hang on to the ex-Atletico Madrid man, who arrived in North London back in 2020 for £45m.
      One fan reacted to the news by fuming: “Don’t even try selling Partey.”
      A fellow Gooner demanded: “Keep a hold of Partey, he was immense for most of the season!”
      That argument continued as supporters continued to flood in with another asking: “Selling Partey will be a big mistake for a club hoping to win trophies next season.”
      Another wrote: “He [Partey] has been the engine of our team backed by [Granit] Xhaka, he understands our style of play, why sale him to buy players who may not fit in?”
      A fellow fan told club chiefs: “There’s no way we can let Partey leave!!! I don’t care if we get both Rice and Caicedo.”
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      A host more echoed those thoughts as another wrote: “Can’t sell Partey no way. He’s world class for 30 games a season just need to manage his minutes.”
      And another went as far to say: “The moment Thomas Partey departs. . .I denounce this team, tell me the game we lost (aside City at Emirates) with Partey on.” More

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      Arsenal line up shock Joao Cancelo transfer with Man City ‘ready to sell’ after Bayern Munich snub £61million buy option

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      JOAO CANCELO will be sent back to Manchester City after Bayern Munich decided not to take up their £60million option to buy him in a boost for Arsenal.The German giants negotiated the clause when they signed the Portugal international on loan for the rest of the season in January.
      Bayern Munich have opted against signing Joao Cancelo from Man CityCredit: Getty
      Cancelo, 29, helped Bayern win the Bundesliga at the weekend but has had a mixed spell at the Allianz Arena.
      And the decision has been taken by boss Thomas Tuchel and the club not to extend his stay in Bavaria.
      City chief Pep Guardiola gave him the green light to move after the defender lost his starting place and made his feelings known.
      Cancelo’s chances of forcing his way back into the reckoning at the Etihad appear slim as the side have coped well without him.
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      Barcelona are keen on the ex-Juventus man but Treble-chasing City may have to drop their asking price to get rid of him.
      Meanwhile, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano also states that Arsenal are lining up a shock swoop for the defender.
      He claims that Barca have had “genuine interest since January” in Cancelo but any potential move “depends on FFP”.
      However, he added that “Arsenal appreciate Cancelo” and that “he’s one of the names in the list” of potential targets for boss Mikel Arteta.
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      Gunners left-back Kieran Tierney looks set to depart to the Emirates over the coming weeks.
      Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is allegedly hoping for a reunion with the Scottish ace at Aston Villa while Newcastle are also keen on the ex-Celtic man.
      And that could free up room for Arsenal to land Cancelo. More

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      Erik ten Hag opens door to Harry Maguire transfer exit as boss tells benched defender to make ‘decision’ on future

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      ERIK TEN HAG has opened the door for Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United.Club captain Maguire has found game time limited this season due to the preference of Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof at right centre-back ahead of him.
      Harry Maguire has been told he has a ‘decision’ to make on his future by Erik ten HagCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The 30-year-old has been out of favour under the Dutch bossCredit: Getty
      Even full-back Luke Shaw has been more readily utilised as a left centre-back when Lisandro Martinez is not fit, rather than Maguire being deployed there.
      Indeed, of the 16 Premier League games the 30-year-old played in, only half saw him named in the starting XI.
      Talking to The Times about Maguire’s place in the squad, Ten Hag said: “Yes, but he has high competition there with Raphaël Varane [at centre back], who’s fantastic. That describes everything.
      “No one would be happy with this situation [on the bench].
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      “He is not as well. He trains always on [the] best levels, so with 100 per cent effort.
      “So he handles that situation well and he’s in that manner and in his captaincy he’s important for the squad.”
      Following his fall down the pecking order, Ten Hag believes Maguire has a “decision” to make on his future.
      When asked whether the former Leicester star would stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer, the Dutchman replied: “Let’s say I’m happy he’s here and when we needed him he did his job.
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      “But it’s also a decision he has to make.”
      After calling Maguire up for his latest International squad, Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate warned Maguire: “It’s not a situation that can continue forever.”
      In his interview, Ten Hag also spoke about the likes of David de Gea, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jadon Sancho, detailing their progression throughout the season.
      The former Ajax boss also called on the club to back him in the summer market, after failing to invest in January with the ownership of the club still up in the air.
      He said: “When you see the investment in the Premier League — [in the] summer window we did [spend] as well, to be fair.
      “In the winter window, we didn’t do anything. We had loan players [Wout Weghorst, Marcel Sabitzer and Jack Butland] but when you look around, all the other clubs invested to be in the top four and we didn’t invest.
      “You can’t ignore that. If you want to be competitive in this league, you have to invest. I need signings, yes.”
      Ten Hag also appeared to hint Mason Greenwood, who saw attempted rape and assault charges dropped in February, could sensationally stay at United.
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      It came on the topic of needing more firepower, with Ten Hag saying Greenwood “showed in the past that he is capable” of performing the striker role.
      However, he emphasised Greenwood’s future was not up to him. More

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      Jude Bellingham to complete £130m Real Madrid transfer this week or next as he informs Dortmund chiefs he wants to leave

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM is on the verge of moving from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid — although both clubs are still haggling over the final fee.His German side are holding out for £130million and the England midfielder looks certain to land his massive move this week or next.
      Jude Bellingham is closing in on a £130m move to Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The deal would include £105m up front with £25m in add-ons and is a huge increase on the £30m Dortmund paid Birmingham three years ago.
      Bellingham’s father Mark has been involved in the negotiations with Real Madrid, who first made contact two years ago.
      The 19-year-old has favoured a move to Spain rather than Manchester City or even Liverpool, who withdrew because they could not afford him.
      Bellingham’s contract could be six years long.
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      Dortmund failed to win the title on the final day and Bellingham was ruled out with a knee injury, which makes him a doubt for England.
      Bellingham did NOT say goodbye to the fans on the pitch after the game but was the last player to leave on Saturday evening and said farewell to the club’s security staff.
      Marca claims on Monday morning he then held talks with Dortmund chiefs informing them he wants to leave.
      The Germans gave Bellingham their blessing, but are adamant they will get the right price for their star man from Real Madrid.
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      Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been hoping to land Bellingham for a basic fee of £85m but Dortmund insist that is not enough.
      Bellingham was named as the Bundesliga player of the season yesterday after scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 31 league appearances.
      He said: “My team-mates and coaches have helped me to develop.
      “I came to the club as a talented lad but I have added elements to my game that have taken it to the next level and that’s down to them.” More

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      Erik ten Hag refuses to confirm David de Gea will be Man Utd’s No1 as boss sends stark warning to blunder-prone keeper

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      MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag refused to guarantee David de Gea will be his No1 next season.De Gea’s contract runs out in June but Ten Hag has been confident the Spanish stopper will extend his 12-year stint at Old Trafford with a new deal.
      Manchester United star David de Gea will sign a new deal, claims manager Erik ten HagCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag insists there is no guarantee De Gea will be his No1 next seasonCredit: Rex
      However, the Dutch tactician is adamant there will be no promises for the 32-year-old and hinted he may sign another goalkeeper to provide competition.
      Ten Hag told The Times when asked if De Gea will be at United next season: “Yes, but I will not say he’ll always be my No1 because in a club like Man United there must be competition in all positions.
      “You can’t do it with 11 players. It is impossible. You need double positions.”
      Ten Hag has shown he likes to play out from the back throughout this season.
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      Although De Gea is an elite shot-stopper, he still struggles with his footwork.
      And, despite winning the Golden Glove for the most clean sheets in the Premier League, he has committed a number of costly blunders this season while trying to carry out his manager’s tactics.
      The ex-Ajax boss admitted the Spain international had to “step up” but insists he is happy with his progress.
      Ten Hag added: “It’s not what I want, it’s more what top football demands nowadays.
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      “If you observe the biggest teams, you have to be capable of playing from the back, and use your keeper as a plus one in your back, otherwise it’s very simple for opponents to put you under pressure.
      “He [De Gea] had to step up. In a number of games, he showed progression.”
      But if the United keeper agrees to renew he will have to accept a substantial pay cut.
      SunSport recently revealed the Spaniard has a new deal on the table, which would see his present £375,000-a-week basic salary drop by nearly 50 per cent. More

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      Declan Rice ‘phone call’ with Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel revealed with ‘time running out’ for Arsenal to seal transfer

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      DECLAN RICE has reportedly held a phone call with Thomas Tuchel over a summer move to Bayern Munich.And further reports claim an initial £95million bid is set to be submitted by the German champions as they look to beat Arsenal to the punch.
      West Ham star Declan Rice has reportedly held a phone call with Thomas Tuchel over a move to Bayern MunichCredit: Rex
      Tuchel’s side are ready to launch a £95million move after winning the Bundesliga titleCredit: Getty
      West Ham captain and England star Rice is hot property as he approaches the final year of his contract.
      And, although the Londoners have an option to extend it for a further season, it’s reckoned there’s a gentleman’s agreement to sell Rice for a record British transfer fee – currently held by £107m Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
      Arsenal are thought to be leading the race after narrowly missing out on their first Premier League title in almost two decades.
      Manchester United are also monitoring the situation as they mull an attempt to hijack Arsenal’s deal.
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      And Rice’s choice could have a huge bearing on the future of Chelsea star Mason Mount, with the pals hoping to play at the same club next season.
      However, Bayern have thrown a spanner in the works after making their interest known last week.
      Boss Tuchel wanted to bring Rice to Stamford Bridge during his Chelsea days.
      And Sky Sports Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg claims the pair held a productive phone call over the weekend, with both sharing a mutual appreciation.
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      He says Rice is open to joining Bayern, with the Germans now ready to up their pursuit.
      But they will have to move quickly, with Arsenal apparently closing in on his signature.
      Meanwhile, the Mirror claims a bid is already set to arrive from Bayern
      The Bundesliga giants are said to be ready to splash £95m on Rice, with Tuchel “determined” to beat Mikel Arteta.
      Bayern are unlikely to be able to pay anything like that fee up front, but could offer a structured deal or players in return.
      And they hope an early bid could put a swift end to the transfer saga once and for all. More

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      Erik ten Hag drops biggest hint yet Mason Greenwood could sensationally STAY at Man Utd as talks over future continue

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      ERIK TEN HAG has dropped his biggest hint yet that Mason Greenwood could end up staying at Manchester United.The striker saw attempted rape and assault charges dropped in February.
      Erik ten Hag has dropped a huge hint that Mason Greenwood could end up stay at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Ten Hag says Greenwood has ‘shown he’s capable’ of scoring goalsCredit: PA
      And he has not played in 16 months after the Red Devils launched their own investigation earlier this year.
      SunSport exclusively revealed last month that Greenwood has told pals he will never play for United again.
      And we also told you that Juventus are ready to offer the 21-year-old a fresh start in Italy alongside former teammate Paul Pogba.
      But Ten Hag has now hinted that Greenwood could yet have a future at Old Trafford.
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      Speaking to the Times, the Dutch boss was asked whether he needs another striker to help out top scorer Marcus Rashford.
      Talk then turned to Greenwood, who hit 36 goals in 130 games for United.
      And Ten Hag said: “[He] showed in the past that he is capable of doing that.”
      But the tactician made it clear that Greenwood’s future is not up to him.
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      Referring to what he wants up front, Ten Hag explained: “What we need besides Marcus Rashford is one extra player with scoring abilities whether it’s coming out of our own squad or we have to sign one.”
      As for Rashford’s incredible transformation, Ten Hag added: “What I have done? He’s a good football player, incredibly good and his finishing attributes are high.
      “So, first of all, I make a culture where he can perform. Then I get him motivated and then construct a way of play where he can do it.
      “And fitness, as well, don’t forget that part. When those four aspects are there Marcus Rashford will score.
      “He can play as a centre forward, can play from the left, can play from the right. When you see his stats, he is scoring everywhere but he feels more comfortable as a centre forward or from the left.” More