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      Chelsea star ‘agrees £300k-a-week contract with Saudi side Al-Hilal’ with Blues set to pocket £25m for unwanted ace

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      CHELSEA are set to bag £25million for unwanted defender Kalidou Koulibaly after an offer from the Saudi League.Koulibaly, 31, has agreed personal terms with Al-Hilal on a lucrative contract but a fee is yet to be agreed between the two clubs according to Goal.
      Koulibaly looks set to be the latest player to join a Saudi side on a mega-bucks dealCredit: Alamy
      Koulibaly signed from Napoli for £33m last season on a four year contract amid high expectations.
      He had established himself as one of the finest defenders in the Serie A – making the league’s team of the season on four occasions.
      But a combination of poor form and upheaval at Chelsea saw the defender struggle to nail down a place in the side.
      Koulibaly played just 23 times in the league for Chelsea last season and given his £162,000-a-week deal at the Bridge, his sale is seen as a priority.
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      He is one of three Chelsea players that look set to move to the Saudi league on mega-contracts.
      Edouard Mendy, 31, and Hakim Ziyech, 30, will follow Koulibaly out of the exit door according to Sky Sports Italy’s Gianluca Di Marzio.
      Mendy looks set to join Saudi side Al-Ahli with Ziyech possibly linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
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      Fees are yet to be agreed between the clubs but representatives of the Saudi government are in London to make a deal happen.
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      Romelu Lukaku, 30, was offered the chance to join the Saudi league according to French outlet Foot Mercato, but turned down a £326,000-per-week contract because he wants to join Inter Milan.
      Meanwhile another Chelsea player’s move to the Saudi League looks set to be announced imminently.
      N’golo Kante, 32, will be announced as an Al-Ittihad player on a contract worth £375,000-a-week shortly.
      He will join on a four year deal until June 2027. More

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      Folarin Balogun issues stern warning to Arsenal as USA star reveals summer transfer wishes

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN issued a stern warning to Arsenal as he revealed his summer transfer wishes.The striker, 21, spent last season impressing out on loan at Reims.
      Folarin Balogun has a big decision to make over his transfer futureCredit: Getty
      He scored a whopping 22 in 39 in France and faces a big decision during the off-season regarding his future.
      Balogun is desperate to be playing regular first-team football – but is unsure if he can leapfrog Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah to be Arsenal’s main striker.
      However, he has already ruled out another temporary switch away from the Emirates.
      Balogun, who joined Arsenal aged eight in 2008, said on international duty with the USA: “What I can say is that I definitely won’t go on loan again.
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      “I’m not sure on the discussions that are going to take place, I’m not sure what’s going to happen.
      “But I’m just committed to now, I try to stay present.”
      Balogun scored his first senior international goal for the Stars and Stripes on Sunday night in his second cap after pledging allegiance to the country of his birth instead of England.
      The Yanks beat Canada 2-0 to lift the CONCACAF Nations League trophy.
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      AC Milan, Inter Milan and RB Leipzig are being linked with a move for young forward Balogun.
      But Arsenal, who have Balogun tied down until 2025, are understood to be demanding a staggering £40million.
      Gunners legend Thierry Henry reckons Balogun must choose a club where he is guaranteed to be playing regularly – because he cannot afford to waste a critical season of his career.
      Henry said: “It’s going to be important next season to play.
      “I don’t know if he’s going to play for Arsenal. We all know for the national team with England he had to battle with Callum Wilson, [Ivan] Toney, Ollie Watkins, Tammy Abraham, Harry Kane.
      “He’s been great in the league. He’s a good nine. Now he’s going to have to find a team where he’s going to play next year, that’s very important.”
      The US team beat Canada to be crowned CONCACAF Nations League championsCredit: Getty More

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      Kyle Walker ‘in talks’ to make major transfer U-turn amid rumours of move to Champions League giants Bayern Munich

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Kyle Walker could make a dramatic U-turn amid speculation linking him with a move to Bayern Munich.Walker was reportedly expected to join Bayern following a sensational Treble-winning campaign that saw him win the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League with City.
      Manchester CIty star Kyle Walker has been linked with a move to Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Walker is holding talks with Manchester City over a contract extensionCredit: Getty
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, however, the right-back is holding talks with the Citizens over a potential contract extension.
      The Bundesliga champions still want to sign the England international but City manager Pep Guardiola wants to hold onto him.
      Romano tweeted: “Man City and Kyle Walker are in talks over contract extension.
      “Sources believe this is still a possibility despite interest from Bayern.
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      “Bayern want Walker but City are still in talks to discuss Kyle’s stay.”
      Walker’s contract runs out in 2024, which means City could lose him for free next year if he stays without penning a new deal.
      Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is a big admirer of the 33-year-old, whom he watched during his time in Chelsea’s dugout.
      The Bavarians are rigorously searching for a right-back during the summer transfer window.
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      And the German giants are determined to sign from the top shelf after refusing to turn Walker’s City team-mate Joao Cancelo’s loan deal into a permanent stay.
      City are also looking to upgrade in defence despite a stunning campaign at home and abroad.
      That is why Guardiola is very keen to land RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol. More

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      Arsenal ‘very confident of signing Declan Rice AND Kai Havertz’ in huge summer transfer spree

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      ARSENAL are “very confident” of completing deals for both Declan Rice and Kai Havertz as part of their summer transfer spree this summer.The club remain confident of completing a deal for Rice, 24, despite having a transfer offer worth £90million rejected by West Ham last week.
      Declan Rice is Arsenal’s highest priority this summerCredit: Getty
      Havertz emerged as a surprise transfer target for Arsenal last weekCredit: Getty
      West Ham owner David Sullivan confirmed that Rice will leave the club this summer following the Hammers’ Europa Conference League victory this month.
      And despite Arsenal having their initial bid rejected for Rice last week, Sky Sports Germany’s Florian Plettenburg reports that the club are in advanced stages to capture the midfielder’s signature.
      It is believed that Arsenal will pay a fee of £100m to secure the England man.
      Plettenburg also reports that Arsenal are in advanced negotiations to sign Chelsea forward Kai Havertz.
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      Fabrizio Romano yesterday reported that Arsenal had agreed personal terms with the German forward, 24.
      Arsenal will match Havertz’s current wages at Chelsea by offering him a £220,000-per-week contract.
      But there remains work to be done between Arsenal and Chelsea regarding a fee for the player – with the Blues reportedly demanding £70m.
      Arsenal have so far only offered £60m but Chelsea are keen to recoup the £70m they paid to sign the forward from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020.
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      While Havertz has largely played as a striker for Chelsea, Mikel Arteta sees the German as a player that can bolster his midfield options.
      Arsenal face competition from Bayern Munich to sign Havertz, with the Bavarian club keen to sign the German international as a successor for Robert Lewandowski who left for Barcelona last summer.
      Chelsea hope that Bayern’s interest will see Arsenal offer closer to their asking price for the German.
      It is shaping up to be a busy summer for outgoings at the Bridge, with Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy and Hakim Ziyech all close to agreeing moves to the Saudi league.
      Mason Mount and Romelu Lukaku are also expected to leave the club this window. More

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      Fans think Bukayo Saka has hinted at next transfer destination as Arsenal star is filmed singing to England team-mate

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      BUKAYO SAKA was filmed singing Real Madrid’s anthem to England team-mate Jude Bellingham – and it immediately sparked theories over his future.Bellingham became the most expensive British player ever by joining Real in a whopping £115million transfer from Borussia Dortmund.
      Fans think Arsenal star Bukayo Saka hinted at his next transfer destinationCredit: Getty
      Arsenal star Saka sang Real Madrid’s anthem to England team-mate Jude BellinghamCredit: https://twitter.com/RMadridistaReal/status/1670470965719977984?s=20
      The midfielder met with Saka while in training ahead of tonight’s Euro 2024 qualifier against North Macedonia at Wembley.
      And the camera caught the Arsenal winger enthusiastically shaking Bellingham’s hand with a special message.
      Saka sang: “Madrid, Hala Madrid, Y nada mas [Madrid, Hello Madrid, And nothing else].”
      That got fans thinking about a potential deal in what is shaping up to be a thrilling summer transfer window.
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      Real supporters appear to believe that Saka singing their anthem could be an indication he’s moving to the Santiago Bernabeu in the near future.
      One fan tweeted: “Arsenal fans ain’t ready for that [David] Ornstein exclusive on Real Madrid advanced talks with Arsenal for Saka tweet.”
      Another Real supporter commented: “Let’s go for Bukayo.”
      A third posted: “Your boy will join us soon.”
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      This supporter wrote: “Bring the English best RW in.”
      And that one stated: “We need a right winger.”
      Nevertheless, the 21-year-old recently signed a new deal tying him to Arsenal until 2027 and is now officially the club’s highest earner. More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target ‘subject of HUGE bid to join Portugal pal Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United could miss out on signing Ruben Neves after he was reportedly the subject of a HUGE transfer offer from Saudi Arabia. Al-Hilal, who finished third in the Saudi Pro League, have submitted a staggering £47million bid to sign Neves.
      Ruben Neves is set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Neves is the subject of a huge bid from Al-HilalCredit: Getty
      The report from Relevo states Neves is expected to sign for the club as early as next week providing there are no further alterations to the plan.
      Neves’ current club Wolves are said to prefer a quick sale after drawn-out negotiations with Barcelona, though these talks have been more egged on by Jorge Mendes than the club itself.
      The report adds Al-Hilal’s “decisive” stance on negotiations have allowed talks to progress quickly.
      Neves is already said to be convinced by the deal, meaning the 26-year-old’s six year stay at Molineux Stadium is set to come to an end.
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      The Portugal star has previously been linked with a move to both Man United and Arsenal, with both identifying him as an option to bolster their midfield.
      However, the Red Devils instead have looked towards Chelsea star Mason Mount, while the Gunners are eyeing up released Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan.
      Both are interested in West Ham skipper Declan Rice, but Man Utd’s ongoing takeover saga has left their pursuit of the Englishman in limbo.
      With Neves set for a move to the Middle East, he will be joining Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.
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      Ronaldo headed to Al-Nassr after seeing his contract ripped up at Man Utd.
      Since arriving he has scored 14 goals in 16 league matches.
      The footballing icon was seen meeting social media sensation and super fan Speed, with the pair performing his iconic “Siuu” celebration together. More

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      Liverpool poised to loan out defender with boss Jurgen Klopp’s old club eager for transfer

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      LIVERPOOL’S young Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg has caught the eye of Jurgen Klopp’s old German club Mainz.Van den Berg, 21, can leave Anfield on loan again to boost his career after a difficult year at Schalke and a previous spell at Preston.
      Liverpool ace Sepp van den Berg looks set to be shipped out on loanCredit: Getty
      Van den Berg could join Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp’s former club MainzCredit: Alamy
      Mainz expect a positive answer from the Reds this week and should bring the centre-back into their side to add some invaluable experience next season.
      The Netherlands Under-21 international joined the Merseysiders in 2019 from Zwolle.
      The Dutchman has since only managed a total of four senior appearances for Liverpool.
      That is why Van den Berg was sent out on loan by Klopp’s side three times.
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      However, the versatile defender admitted he gained invaluable experience from those loans, such as at Preston.
      Van den Berg said last year: “I needed it, to be fair – game time again.
      “Now I’ve got something to come back here and show what I’ve learned and try to impress everyone.
      “It’s definitely something I needed. I was there one-and-a-half years. It was a long time. It was great there.
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      “I played a lot of games; I think especially for a centre-back it’s important to have game experience.
      “I played against some good teams, a tough league. I have definitely grown – in size, that’s one thing.
      “But just everything really. It has been a great loan but now I’m happy to be back.” More

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      Man Utd fans facing summer of misery with boss Erik ten Hag’s transfer plans already looking shaky

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      OH, what joy it is to be a Manchester United fan at the moment — and not because of those three trophies at the Etihad, either.Even the most diehard Red knows their FA Cup final loss was a 2-1 hammering and no one can argue Manchester City, the best team in the world, aren’t worthy European champions.
      Manchester United’s transfer plans are uncertain amid the ongoing takeover sagaCredit: PA
      But, while a Sky Blue Treble didn’t help, it’s not the reason every United supporter I’ve spoken to looks like they’ve found a quid and lost a tenner.
      It’s the prospect of another transfer window opening to a chorus of bold  promises only for them to prove as empty as Tottenham’s trophy cabinet.
      Fair enough, we’re only four days in, so there is plenty of time. But there is already a feeling of gloom at how it’s going to pan out.
      This is the summer, remember, when Erik ten Hag’s rebuild really takes shape. When a host of deadwood — and there’s plenty  — is replaced by men fit to wear the shirt.
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      Because for all his first season was better than expected, with a third-placed finish and the League Cup, there was still a sense of make do and mend with a lot of the players.
      Seeing Jude Bellingham holding up a Real Madrid shirt was no real kick in the teeth. He was never coming to Old Trafford — why would he? So no major disappointment there.
      But then the news was leaked that United were no longer pursuing Harry Kane. Oh, and they wouldn’t be in the bidding for Declan Rice either.
      Even the deal for Mason Mount — supposedly all but signed and sealed — had failed and the Chelsea star wouldn’t be heading north.
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      Instead just a growing realisation that, Champions League football or not, nothing much had changed in the transfer stakes.
      When Sir Alex Ferguson retired, the shrewdies warned at the time that David Gill’s departure would have just as devastating an impact. How right they were.
      Gill, for all he was often an easy target for fans, knew how to get transfers done. Very rarely did they fail to get a target over the line when he was doing the negotiating.
      Nowadays no one seems to know with 100 per cent surety who’s actually responsible for sealing a deal.
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      Erik ten Hag’s rebuild is on hold as Manchester United expect their new ownersCredit: Getty
      Oh, and don’t forget there is still no sign of the “it’s close to being agreed” takeover going through any time soon. So not even the optimism of knowing a decent kitty which new owners would bring is on the horizon either.
      The reality is increasingly and painfully clear: Ten Hag’s only chance of spending serious dough is going to come from sales. And that’s easier said than done.
      United would be delighted to offload Harry Maguire, who the manager just doesn’t rate, simple as that. Fair play to him for keeping schtum, by the way, for all his disappointment.
      But where does he go? Another season of splinters in the backside from sitting on the bench looks likeliest. Certainly more than the England centre-back finding an acceptable new home.
      Will they find a buyer for Fred, for Scott McTominay, for Anthony Martial? For David de Gea if he doesn’t agree to the reduced-terms deal on the table?
      That’s before we even get to the players still on the books who haven’t been near Old Trafford for 12 months.
      Anyone remember Eric Bailly and Alex Telles? The way it’s going, you’ll see a lot more of them again soon.
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      Maybe United’s money men will suddenly surprise us all. Maybe they’ll pull a rabbit out of the hat and there he’ll be, a shiny new superhero ready to lead the revolution.
      But then again, maybe not. Still, they can always bring Wout Weghorst back for another season… More