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      Southampton demand £40m for Ward-Prowse transfer as West Ham lead chase for record-breaking midfielder

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      SOUTHAMPTON are hoping to land up to £40million for captain James Ward-Prowse this summer despite their relegation.The Saints see Ward-Prowse, 28, as one of their few chances to receive a big fee during the transfer window as they look to fund a rebuild in the summer.
      James Ward-Prowse may have played his last game for SouthamptonCredit: Getty
      Fellow midfielder Romeo Lavia, a target for Liverpool, will also command big money, but there are few others who match their value.
      Despite dropping to the Championship, Ward-Prowse still has three years left on his deal and will be in demand this summer, leading to Southampton’s optimistic valuation.
      West Ham have long tracked the England midfielder and are keen to add Fulham’s Joao Palhinha alongside him as they look to replace Declan Rice, a target for Arsenal and Manchester United.
      Despite the Ward-Prowse’s age, suitors still feel there is a potential resale value in any deal given his goal and assist record as well as his set-piece ability.
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      A goal on Sunday took his Premier League tally for the season to nine goals, with four assists.
      Ward-Prowse also created more chances than any other English midfielder in the Prem this season with 74.
      No talks have been held between Ward-Prowse and interested clubs at this stage, with the Saints academy graduate planning some time away following his final Southampton game against Liverpool on Sunday.
      He scored Southampton’s first goal in the thrilling 4-4 draw before receiving a standing ovation when substituted with four minutes to play.
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      Asked about that moment and whether it was his goodbye, Ward-Prowse said: “It is nice of course, this is a club that has meant a lot to me.
      “I’ve been here for 20 years and had a fantastic journey, I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.
      “You never know what is going to happen in the future.
      “I come away this season with my head held high knowing I’ve done everything I can for this club, not only this year but ever since I came through the door as an eight year old.
      “To play a part in not maintaining that Premier League status hurts me but I’m sure this club will be back in the future.”
      Southampton have confirmed the appointments of Darren Mowbray as head of recruitment and Mark Bitcon as director of performance. More

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      Neymar ‘called by Man City boss Guardiola to ask about his intentions’ with star set for transfer away from PSG

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      PEP GUARDIOLA called Neymar to enquire about his intentions ahead of the transfer window, according to reports.Neymar’s Paris Saint-Germain future is in doubt this summer.
      Neymar’s PSG future is up in the airCredit: Getty
      Pep Guardiola reportedly called Neymar to determine his intentions ahead of the summerCredit: Alamy
      The forward’s season was curtailed by injury and he has frustrated the club with some of his behaviour, such as attending the Monaco Grand Prix while his team-mates celebrated winning the league.
      Neymar brushed shoulders with A-list celebrities at the race and his mind appears to be away from football.
      Manchester City boss Guardiola is keen to know exactly what Neymar is thinking ahead of the transfer window and called up the Brazilian for a chat, according to L’Equipe.
      The report adds that Neymar is unlikely to move to the Etihad, despite Guardiola’s interest in his wellbeing.
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      The superstar has, however, been linked with a transfer to the Premier League amid interest from Newcastle and Manchester United.
      PSG are said to be prepared to listed to offers for Neymar, with SunSport revealing Man Utd could make a move.
      But that might only happen if potential owner Sheikh Jassim takes over the club.
      United star Casemiro is reportedly trying to persuade his Brazil team-mate to move to Old Trafford.
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      The injury-hit PSG forward has managed 13 goals and 11 assists in just 20 Ligue 1 games this season.
      However, he turns 32 next season and currently earns a staggering £600,000-plus per week under his current contract that runs until 2025 More

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      Five Leicester stars who could be flogged in summer transfer overhaul including trio on radar of Champions League clubs

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      LEICESTER could sell a number of big stars following relegation from the Premier League.The Foxes reportedly have a top ten Prem budget and a squad assembled for hundreds of millions of pounds.
      Champions League clubs are circling around some of Leicester’s biggest starsCredit: Getty
      But with income set to fall dramatically in the Championship Leicester will likely have to sell their prized assets after reporting losses of £92million last year.
      Many will want to leave in search of top-flight football with defender Caglar Soyuncu one of several likely to leave when their contracts expire in June – the Turk is believed to have agreed to join Atletico Madrid.
      A handful of stars are wanted by Champions League teams with the club set for a squad overhaul this summer.
      SunSport takes a look at five big names who could be off when the transfer window opens.
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      James Maddison
      The England international is destined to leave and he is likely to join a Champions League club.
      Newcastle made bids for Maddison, 26, in January and last summer but saw a £40m offer knocked back.
      The Magpies are believed to have made the midfielder their number one transfer target this summer with sporting director Dan Ashworth keen.
      And Leicester may be resigned to losing him with former manager Brendan Rodgers admitting Maddison needs to play at the highest level.
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      Newcastle have made James Maddison their number on transfer targetCredit: Getty
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      Youri Tielemans
      Tielemans, 26, is certain to leave when his contract expires at the end of next month.
      He rejected fresh terms last year when he was being pursued by Manchester United.
      The Belgian was linked to the Red Devils again in January but Arsenal now appear to be leading the race for his signature.
      It is claimed the Gunners have held talks with the midfielder’s representatives, though Newcastle and Liverpool are also said to be monitoring his situation.
      Youri Tielemans is set to leave on a free transferCredit: Getty
      Harvey Barnes
      The winger is another Leicester star attracting attention from Newcastle and is likely to follow Maddison and Tielemans out of the exit door.
      Tottenham and Aston Villa are reportedly “watching developments closely” too with Leicester demanding £60m for the 25-year-old.
      He still has two years remaining on his contract but the Foxes may look to cash in while they can to put towards a squad rebuild this summer.
      Leicester have set an asking price of £60million for Harvey BarnesCredit: Getty
      Wilfred Ndidi
      Ndidi, 26, is another Leicester star whose form has dropped dramatically over the last 12 months.
      But he has been linked to the likes of Real Madrid, PSG and United in the past so is likely to court interest once again.
      He also has just one year remaining on his contract so there could be an opportunity for a club to strike a bargain.
      Wilfred Ndidi has been linked to some top clubs in the pastCredit: Getty
      Ricardo Pereira
      The right-back was superb for Leicester before his cruciate ligament injury, which kept him out for 10 months.
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      Pereira once had Barcelona, Tottenham and PSG vying for his signature but at 29-years-old a move back to his native Portugal may be more likely.
      Injury has reduced his game time in recent seasons so he may be keen to move on to revitalise his career.
      Ricardo Pereira could be ready for a fresh challengeCredit: Getty More

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      Liverpool ‘to sign long-term Arsenal and Man Utd target in shockingly low transfer deal with contract expiring’

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      LIVERPOOL could attempt to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio this summer, according to reports.Jurgen Klopp is determined to strengthen his midfield when the transfer window opens next month.
      Liverpool want to sign Milinkovic-SavicCredit: Reuters
      And Milinkovic-Savic, 28, has emerged as a key transfer target.
      According to Italian outlet CalcioMercato, the Reds could sign the Serbia international for as little as £22.5million this summer.
      Milinkovic-Savic will enter the final year of his contract in June and he is not expected to renew.
      Lazio are willing to let him go this summer in order to avoid losing him for free in 2024.
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      And Liverpool believe he could play an integral role in the squad next season.
      The midfielder has scored 11 goals and assisted eight for Lazio this season.
      He is also on the verge of helping the club to an impressive second-place finish in Serie A.
      The Reds have also been linked with Alexis Mac Allister, Mason Mount and Matheus Nunes.
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      But Klopp recently revealed that he is seeking reinforcements in all areas of the pitch.
      Earlier this month, he said: “We look in all departments apart from goalkeeper at the moment.
      “Yes, if there is a good one (defender) out there, I would not deny it. That’s all. We look at all areas of the pitch, definitely.” More

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      Barcelona say emotional goodbye to the Nou Camp with players in tears and fireworks lighting up sky for huge send off

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      BARCELONA said an emotional farewell to the Nou Camp with departing players left in tears and fireworks lighting up the sky.The Spanish giants are moving to the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic next season whilst the Nou Camp is redeveloped.
      Barcelona bid farewell to the Nou Camp until November 2024Credit: AP
      Jordi Alba said his goodbyes to the Nou CampCredit: Rex
      Club captain Busquets is expected to move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex
      The departing players were given a proper send offCredit: AFP
      Xavi’s side cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory against Mallorca in their last game at the Nou Camp until November 2024, with Ansu Fati netting a brace and Gavi scoring the other.
      The Spanish champions will return to the Nou Camp in the 2024-25 season with the capacity at 50 per cent, before work is completed during the 2025-26 season.
      It was an emotional night for club legends Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba who both played their final home game for Barcelona.
      Both players were applauded off the pitch by the home support and received souvenirs from the club for their service before addressing the fans.
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      Alba is leaving Barcelona after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract a year early.
      The 34-year-old joined the club from Valencia in 2012 and has gone on to make 458 appearances for the Catalan club, scoring 19 times and providing 91 assists.
      He has been linked with a move to Inter Milan and is also expected to have lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
      Alba said: “Good evening, first of all I would like to thank all the fans for all the love in my career.
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      “Today I also have to remember many people who played a very important role in my career and it was a great honour to share the pitch with them.
      “Thanks to my teammates, this year maybe I didn’t play a lot, but the most important thing is always to try to help, of course I feel very proud of helping my teammates.”
      Alba also paid tribute to Busquets, who he has played alongside for more than a decade.
      He added: “I want to talk about an important and beloved person, Busquets. It was a great honour to play alongside him. I wish him all the best.”
      The left back finished by saying how proud he has been to be a Barcelona player.
      He concluded: “Now I will follow the team from another place. Always proud to be a Barcelona player. Visca Barça! Visca Catalunya!”
      Club captain Busquets is expected to move to Saudi Arabia having spent his entire senior career at the club, making 481 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
      In his address to the fans he said: “Good evening, first of all I want to thank all the players, the current players and those who have been with me these last few years, I thank them all.
      “I thank the coaching staff, the employees, everyone at the club and everyone who helped me during this period, and I also thank the fans. They played a very important role in what we achieved. It is a great honour to be in the team.”
      Busquets added that it had been a dream to play for the club he had supported since he was a child.
      He said: “I dreamt when I was young to play a match in this stadium, this dream came true and I played several matches here, the best stadium in the world. I will never forget this.
      “I came here as a fan when I was a child, and now I’m very proud to be part of the best club in the world.”
      The Spanish midfielder did hint that he could be back in the future.
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      He finished: “Now I’m leaving this team, but the dream I had has come true, this is not a definitive goodbye, it’s a see you later.”
      Barcelona round out their LaLiga campaign away at Celta Vigo on Sunday.
      Fireworks erupted over the stadiumCredit: Getty
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      Mikel Arteta casts huge doubt over Granit Xhaka’s Arsenal exit with cryptic comments despite midfielder’s emotional post

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      ARSENAL boss Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm whether or not Granit Xhaka will leave the club this summer.Xhaka, 30, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks.
      Xhaka has been linked with a move away from ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The midfielder looked emotional as he completed a lap of honour after the gameCredit: Getty
      Arteta refused to confirm Xhaka’s departureCredit: Getty
      Bayer Leverkusen are said to be on the verge of signing him in a £15million transfer.
      However, Arteta has hinted at a huge U-turn which would see the midfielder stay in north London.
      During his post-match press conference following Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Wolves, the Spaniard was asked about Xhaka’s potential departure.
      To a question saying Xhaka was off, he responded: “You know that? It’s news for me.”
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      Arsenal fans gave Xhaka an overwhelming reception at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday amid rumours of his departure.
      They continued to chant: “Granit Xhaka, we want you to stay,” throughout the match before giving him a standing ovation when he was substituted in the 75th minute.
      The midfielder appeared emotional when he returned to the pitch after full-time to complete a lap of honour with his teammates.
      And he shared a touching post on social media with a comment that read: “Nothing but love for you all.”
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      In another cryptic social media move, he reposted an Instagram story from Puma with a caption that read: “Two goals for the goodbye.”
      Xhaka scored twice against Wolves in what could have been his final game for Arsenal.
      Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus and new boy Jakub Kiwior also netted as Arsenal claimed a convincing 5-0 win.
      Xhaka scored twice as Arsenal won 5-0Credit: Getty More

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      Mac Allister breaks down in tears in final Brighton game as De Zerbi all-but confirms two players’ transfer exits

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      BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi has admitted that star duo Alex Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo are set to leave the club.The Seagulls signed off their campaign with a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa this afternoon.
      Both Brighton’s Alexis Mac Alliste and Moises Caicedo look set to leaveCredit: AFP
      Roberto De Zerbi comforted Alexis Mac Allister as he burst into tears after the defeat at VillaCredit: Getty
      However, they are still celebrating after securing a sixth-place finish and Europa League football next term.
      Midfield duo Mac Allister, 24, and Caicedo, 21, have both played a key role in that success and have a host of top clubs chasing their services.
      And their manager is resigned to losing the pair of them once the transfer window re-opens.
      Speaking after the Villa loss, De Zerbi said: “I think it can be the last game of Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo.
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      “I think it is right they can leave, change team and play at a higher level.”
      Mac Allister was spotted in tears after the defeat at Villa after seemingly playing his final game for the club.
      He has been linked with an array of top clubs following his superb World Cup winning exploits with Argentina.
      The 24-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool for a long time and is said to be very close to completing his transfer to Merseyside.
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      Chelsea have also been reported as interested in the midfielder, but may struggle to attract him without European football while Man City have allegedly joined the chase to sign him. 
      Mac Allister has scored 10 goals and assisted a further two in the league this season and will likely command a huge fee if he does leave Brighton, with his contract not due to expire until 2025.
      Ecuadorian Caicedo helped the Seagulls secure Europa League football on Wednesday evening after a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
      He had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window, but Brighton clung on to their man.
      He then penned a new deal to keep him on the South Coast until 2027. But he is still expected to leave Brighton at the end of the season as both Chelsea and Arsenal circle for his signature.
      Moises Caicedo has played a huge role in helping Brighton seal European footballCredit: Getty More

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      Ten Hag gives Rashford outrageous goal target for next year as Man Utd look to step up transfer talks for Harry Kane

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      ERIK TEN HAG has set Marcus Rashford a 40-goal target for next season at Manchester United.The 25-year-old has become the first Red Devils star to find the net 30 times in a campaign since Robin van Persie achieved that feat a decade ago.
      Marcus Rashford has been set a huge 40-goal target by Erik ten Hag for next seasonCredit: Getty
      However, his manager has instantly challenged him to not only repeat that feat but produce even more next term despite ramping up efforts to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
      United are desperate for a new No.9, and The Telegraph claims that they are “expected to step up their pursuit” of the England captain this summer.
      But even if they land Spurs’ all-time record scorer, who reached 30 top-flight goals for the campaign on the final day win at Leeds, Ten Hag still thinks Rashford can be even more prolific.
      He said: “I think yes. There’s a lot of room for improvement in his game.
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      “I am convinced he can score even more. When you take, for instance, the last ten games he didn’t score many goals. I think only two or three, so yes he can improve.
      “I am happy from what he did last season to now that he brings himself back. We supported him where we could, with the way we play but also in his mental mindset.
      “We are happy with that, but we must push him more. I think he’s capable of scoring 40 goals in a season. So for him that’s the next step.”
      Even though Rashford has enjoyed a stunning campaign in front of goal, Ten Hag admitted that he still wants to add more firepower to his frontline.
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      He added: “Across the squad we need more scoring abilities. 
      “You can’t be dependent on one. But it can also come from this squad.” More