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      Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit reveals he REGRETS Chelsea transfer and names club he wished he’d joined instead

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      ARSENAL legend Emmanuel Petit admits he regrets joining Chelsea over Manchester United.The French World Cup winner won nothing in three years at Stamford Bridge after arriving from Barcelona in 2001.
      Emmanuel Petit won the Prem and FA Cup double at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger and rejected the chance to return there in 2001Credit: PA:Empics Sport
      Ex-France hero believes he got it wrong in joining Chelsea from BarcaCredit: Getty
      Petit moved to Chelsea despite two calls from Old Trafford boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger urging him to return to Arsenal.
      The midfielder blames his decision on his then-wife wanting to live in London and not Manchester. 
      And having picked up no silverware in his one season with Barca, he had equally-mixed fortunes at Chelsea before retiring in 2004.
      Petit famously helped Arsenal win the Premier League and FA Cup double in 1997-98 then moved to the Nou Camp in 2000.
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      And he explained how a year later he was once more a wanted man in England.
      Petit, 52, told FourFourTwo. “Arsenal approached me but so did Manchester United.
      “I spoke to Arsene. He really wanted me back, but I was honest with him.
      “I said, ‘I appreciate it and it’s very tempting, but I didn’t feel that you wanted me to stay when I signed for Barcelona a year ago’. 
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      “It’s like divorcing somebody. When you don’t feel desired by them, what’s the point of going back?
      “I should have gone to Manchester United, because Sir Alex Ferguson called me twice. 
      “We had a very good conversation and it was tempting, but once again I listened to my wife. 
      “She wanted to go back to London – she didn’t want to live in Manchester – so I made the same mistake twice in one year.”
      However, the anchorman’s affections clearly still lie with the Gunners.
      And he’s backing Emirates manager Mikel Arteta to make further progress next season after being certain of finishing runners-up this term. More

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      Man Utd ‘some way off’ Mason Mount transfer agreement as Red Devils refuse to meet Chelsea’s sky-high valuation

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly a long way short of agreeing a transfer for Mason Mount.The Red Devils are keen to try and sign the Chelsea midfielder, 24, this summer as he enters the final year of his Stamford Bridge contract.
      Mason Mount is a transfer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      But according to the Independent, the Blues are demanding a staggering £55million for the academy graduate.
      And the report insists the Old Trafford side are not even close to matching that sky-high valuation – especially amid uncertainty over the club’s ownership and transfer budget.
      Erik ten Hag is prioritising a new striker and a centre-back when the transfer window reopens.
      Liverpool and Arsenal have also shown interest in Mount.
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      But it is understood the 36-cap England ace would favour a move to United, where he would link up with a host of Three Lions team-mates.
      And the report adds that if a transfer fee can be agreed on with Chelsea, United would be in pole position and expected to complete the signing of Mount.
      That could even see the former Derby loanee link up with best pal Declan Rice again, although the West Ham captain is more likely to join Arsenal.
      Mount has refused any new contract offers put on the table by Chelsea.
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      Frank Lampard dismissed talk of the star’s future and said: “That’s not my answer to make. That’s between Mason and the club.”
      Incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino is understood to be keen to have Mount as part of his set-up when he takes over.
      Should Mount join United, SunSport revealed it could trigger a transfer merry-go-round including Scott McTominay, Donny van de Beek and Rice. More

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      Carlo Ancelotti ‘makes Harry Kane his No1 transfer target at Real Madrid as Spurs scramble to stop star joining Man Utd’

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI has reportedly made Harry Kane his top target for this summer’s transfer window.The under-pressure Real Madrid manager, 63, is looking to bolster his frontline and add competition for star striker Karim Benzema.
      Harry Kane has been linked with an exit from Tottenham this summerCredit: Alamy
      Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made Kane his No1 transfer targetCredit: Getty
      Los Blancos fell away in the La Liga title race and were thrashed by Manchester City in the Champions League during a surprisingly underwhelming season.
      As a result the Spanish giants are looking to strengthen ahead of next season, with a deal for Jude Bellingham almost wrapped up.
      The Italian boss likes Kane, 29, due to his style of movement and his experience, according to Diario AS.
      The report states that the England international is viewed as the “ideal” replacement and complement to Benzema.
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      Kane is about to enter the final year of his contract at Tottenham and has been linked with an exit from the underperforming club.
      Spurs are on the edge of failing to qualify for a European competition after another trophyless season.
      Kane has been tipped for a move away from the club, with Manchester United suggested as his most likely destination.
      However, Tottenham would prefer to sell Kane to a foreign club to avoid strengthening one of their rivals.
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      Spurs are thought to have actively sought out Real Madrid to avoid having to face Kane in the Premier League next season.
      Kane has been linked to the club before but has stayed put in North London since emerging from Spurs’ youth academy in 2014.
      Despite failing to win any major trophies with the club, Kane has established himself as one of best strikers in the world.
      Kane has excelled this season, having netted 30 goals in all competitions. More

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      Tottenham chase Manor Solomon transfer as Shakhtar fume at Fifa for allowing Fulham loan star to move for FREE

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      TOTTENHAM are in the hunt for Manor Solomon – who is set to be available for nothing this summer.The Israeli has been at Fulham on a year-long deal after suspending his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk, following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. 
      Manor Solomon has impressed at Fulham this termCredit: Getty
      Fifa have ruled that he can leave Shakhtar for free this summer, sparking interest from a number of clubs across Europe.
      In amongst them are Spurs, as well as Fulham who would like to sign him permanently. 
      Winger Solomon, 23, has netted five goals in 23 appearances for the Cottagers this term in all competitions. 
      All five strikes came in consecutive games during a particularly hot streak in February and early March.
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      Shakhtar chief Sergei Palkin has criticised Fifa’s decision to allow their players to move abroad for nothing.
      He said: “The over-reaching measures applied by Fifa led to massive loss of player transfer income and a depletion of essential Club revenues.
      “We believe the extension of Annex 7 continues to place clubs like FC Shakhtar in Ukraine in a seriously disadvantaged position with zero protection and threatens our very existence.”
      Fulham have defied expectations that they would be in a relegation battle this term following promotion.
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      Marco Silva’s side have secured tenth place and can reach a whopping 55 points if they win at Manchester United on Sunday.
      Spurs, meanwhile, will begin the final day in eighth after a disastrous run of form.
      Should they win at relegation-threatened Leeds and Aston Villa fail to beat Brighton, however, Ryan Mason’s side would scrape into the Europa Conference League for next season. More

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      Brighton set to outbid Prem giant in transfer war for Galatasaray’s French starlet Sacha Boey after £16m offer

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      BRIGHTON are looking to beat Arsenal to Sacha Boey’s signature this summer, according to reports.The ambitious Seagulls are looking to further strengthen as they prepare for the Europa League next season.
      Sacha Boey has attracted plenty of interest from EnglandCredit: Getty
      Arsenal are also keen on Boey as they aim to bolster their options at right-back.
      According to Turkish outlet 343 Digital, Brighton have bid £16million for the French youth international.
      They add that Arsenal have only offered £14.7m for Boey.
      Galatasaray are said to be demanding around £22m for their star full-back.
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      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that Galatasaray board members travelled to London this week to talk to English clubs.
      Boey, 22, has also signed with a new agency ahead of a likely transfer.
      Arsenal have been playing Ben White at right-back for the majority of the season.
      Takehiro Tomiyasu has also played there, although the Japanese international has suffered from numerous injury issues this term.
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      Brighton, meanwhile, have seen right-backs Tariq Lamptey and Joel Veltman also suffer from injury issues – with midfielder Moises Caicedo even covering there in recent weeks.
      Boey has helped Galatasaray to an excellent season, with the Turkish giants on the brink of the title.
      He has played 50 times for the Turkish side since joining from Rennes in 2021.
      The highly-rated ace is also believed to have interest from Italy, although England is thought to be a more likely destination. More

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      ‘SIX strikers on Man Utd’s transfer shortlist’ if they can’t get Kane after joke they’d have to ‘KILL’ Levy to sign him

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will turn their gaze towards as a shortlist of SIX strikers if they fail to land Harry Kane.England captain Kane, 29, has been earmarked to leave Tottenham following the club’s struggles this campaign.
      Harry Kane is top of Manchester United’s summer wishlistCredit: Getty
      But if they cannot land Kane, they will turn to stars such as Victor OsimhenCredit: Rex
      Goncalo Ramos is another name on United’s six-striker shortlistCredit: Reuters
      Man Utd want to land him, with manager Erik ten Hag said to be “obsessed” with Kane.
      However, Spurs will not be an easy club to negotiate with, owing to chairman Daniel Levy.
      According to the Manchester Evening News, one source who has worked with Levy joked United would need to “kill him” in order to land Kane.
      But after securing Champions League football after a 4-1 win over Chelsea, the Red Devils are reluctant to be drawn into a prolonged saga to land the 30-goal star.
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      Instead, they will turn towards a shortlist of six frontmen if Kane proves to be unattainable.
      MEN’s report states Napoli ace Victor Osimhen is top of this list.
      The Nigerian’s 23 league goals fired Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990.
      However, a £130million price tag could prove to be too hefty a fee for the Red Devils’ liking.
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      Randal Kolo Muani has 38 goal contributions in all competitions this seasonCredit: Getty
      Rasmus Hojlund could be a cheaper alternative to other names on the listCredit: Getty
      Mohammed Kudus represents a versatile option given his proficiency at right wingCredit: EPA
      Keeping in the Italian top flight, United are said to be keeping tabs on 20-year-old Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has eight league goals from 18 starts this season.
      Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani is another star on their radar.
      The 24-year-old scored in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar, and has enjoyed a strong season in the Bundesliga, netting 14 goals and adding 13 assists.
      Ten Hag is also said to be an admirer of Ajax star Mohammed Kudus, 22, and Benifca’s Goncalo Ramos, 21.
      Both have hit double figures in their league campaigns, though Kudus has enjoyed his most prolific period coming off the right flank, so represents a versatile option.
      Finally, Brighton starlet Evan Ferguson is wanted, but a transfer for the teenager seems highly unlikely given the contract extension he signed last month.
      This being said, with the Irish ace admitting his idol growing up was Wayne Rooney, there may be room for a transfer in the future.
      While striker will be a position Ten Hag is desperate to address, other positions such as centre-back and midfield will need additions if the club are to fulfil his aim of fighting for the Premier League title.
      In these terms, Prem stars Declan Rice and Mason Mount have both been linked with a move to Old Trafford, along with defenders Kim Min-jae and Jermaine Frimpong.
      They will be unlikely to land Evan Ferguson following his Brighton contract extensionCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ‘make huge breakthrough in Declan Rice transfer race with West Ham & England ace preferring Gunners to Man Utd’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly made a huge breakthrough in their transfer chase of Declan Rice.The Gunners are among the clubs desperate to sign the West Ham and England star.
      Declan Rice is said to prefer the chance to join ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich also remain interested in the midfielder.
      However, the Mirror report Rice is ready to make it clear he favours a move to the Emirates – in a major boost for the North Londoners.
      Rice, 24, will likely be allowed to leave the London Stadium if a Champions League club comes in and matches the Hammers’ £100million asking price.
      But it is Arsenal who have been working hardest, with boss Mikel Arteta devising a plan to rebuild his midfield this summer around Rice.
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      That could see both Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka exit the club, with Rice and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo top of the transfer wish list.
      And the West Ham academy graduate – who was released by Chelsea aged 14 – appears keen to join the project.
      Rice has publicly insisted he remains fully focused on the Hammers for now, especially as he prepares to lead his team out in Prague for the Europa Conference League final on June 7.
      However, once the season is over, speculation will no doubt ramp up with Rice such an in-demand star.
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      Both he and best-mate Mason Mount are wanted in a summer rebuild at Old Trafford that also features England skipper Harry Kane.
      But Bayern fans were feeling confident when the popular Rice was filmed heading out for West Ham training and saying: “Guten morgan,” German for ‘hello’.
      West Ham are already said to have lined up a possible replacement for Rice in the shape of relegated Southampton’s captain James Ward-Prowse.
      Mikel Arteta wants to build his midfield around the England starCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea and Liverpool ‘looking to raid Southampton’s £40m midfielder Romeo Lavia’ after relegation to Championship

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      CHELSEA and Liverpool are both reportedly preparing to battle it out for Southampton star Romeo Lavia.The 19-year-old joined the Saints from Manchester City last summer for £14million.
      Chelsea and Liverpool are plotting a £40m swoop for Southampton’s Romeo LaviaCredit: Getty
      The midfielder has shone on the South Coast during his 33 appearances despite Southampton being relegated from the Premier League.
      Those displays also brought international recognition with Lavia winning his first Belgian cap earlier this year.
      With Euro 2024 on the horizon, Lavia is unlikely to want to drop down into the Championship with Saints and seems one of the players certain to leave St Mary’s once the transfer window re-opens.
      The Times claim that Southampton see him as “their most valuable asset” as they plot a rebuild and are likely to demand at least £40m for him.
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      And they also state that both Chelsea and Liverpool are in the running to sign him.
      However, despite a clause that says he can be brought back to the Etihad if Man City match any bid made for him, his former club are not believed to be keen.
      Jurgen Klopp is planning his own overhaul at Liverpool over the coming months with long-serving stars such as James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain due to depart Anfield with replacements needed.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea’s director of recruitment Joe Shields signed Lavia for Southampton before he made the switch to Stamford Bridge.
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      And this update claims he is after the ace again – although he has allegedly struggled to convince everyone at the club to make the move.
      Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to watch Lavia against Brighton last weekend but the final decision is likely to come down to incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino. More