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      Liverpool CONFIRM Alexis Mac Allister transfer as they seal first summer signing in £55m deal from Brighton

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      LIVERPOOL have completed the £55million signing of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton.The 24-year-old passed a medical on Tuesday before penning a long-term deal, believed to be five-years.
      Liverpool have signed Mac Allister from BrightonCredit: Getty
      He will officially join up with the squad on the first day of pre-season next month and wear the No10 shirt.
      The midfielder told Liverpoolfc.com: “It feels amazing. It’s a dream come true, it’s amazing to be here and I can’t wait to get started.
      “I wanted to be in [from] the first day of pre-season, so it’s good that everything is done. I’m looking forward to meeting my teammates.
      “It was a fantastic year for me – World Cup, what we achieved with Brighton – but now it’s time to think about Liverpool and try to be a better player and a better human being every day.”
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      It’s understood Liverpool will pay £35m up front, with another £20m in add-ons.
      Mac Allister joins the Jurgen Klopp’s side following a successful three-year spell at Brighton.
      The midfielder signed for the Seagulls after transferring from boyhood club Argentinos Juniors in January 2019, but he was immediately loaned back until the end of the season.
      He then spent the first half of the 2019-20 campaign on loan at Boca Juniors before returning to the Amex Stadium in January 2020.
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      Mac Allister has since scored 20 goals in 112 appearances for Brighton.
      This season, he helped the Seagulls secure Europa League qualification for the first time.
      He was also included in Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad in December.
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi said: “I’m proud to have been Alexis’s coach; he is a very talented player. It has also been a privilege to work with a guy who has strong and traditional values, and I want to wish him good luck for the future.”
      Brighton chairman Tony Bloom added: “We are incredibly proud of Alexis and we are sad to see him go. He did something very special, becoming the first Brighton & Hove Albion player to win the World Cup, and was a key player in our best-ever season.
      “He will always be welcome here at the Amex and in the city. On behalf of all Albion fans, I would like to thank Alexis for the many amazing memories and superb performances in a Brighton shirt and wish him well for the next chapter in his career.”
      Mac Allister enjoyed a successful season with Brighton
      Following his success on the international stage, several clubs expressed an interest in signing Mac Allister.
      Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea were all said to be monitoring the midfielder, but Liverpool have won the race to sign him.
      Mac Allister added: “Since I won the World Cup, I said that I want to win more trophies and I think that this club will help me to do that – that’s the aim and when you are in a big club like this one you have to win trophies. So, that’s what I want.
      “Since I arrived here, I can see how big this club is – the players we have, the staff, everyone. I’m really pleased and looking forward to playing for this club.”
      The Reds have already confirmed the departures of three first team players this summer.
      James Milner, who is set to join Brighton on a free, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita are all leaving at the end of their deals.
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      Now that Mac Allister’s deal is done, more midfield additions are being targeted.
      Inter Milan’s Nicolo Barella and Southampton’s Belgian international, Romeo Lavia, are both well liked by Klopp. More

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      Declan Rice’s future confirmed by West Ham chairman hours after Conference League victory amid Arsenal links

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      WEST HAM owner David Sullivan has confirmed Declan Rice has played his last game for the club.The Hammers captain led his side to European glory after winning the Europa Conference League on Wednesday.
      David Sullivan confirmed Declan Rice has played his last West Ham gameCredit: Getty
      But the final could end up being Rice’s last dance for West Ham after Sullivan confirmed he wants to leave.
      He told talkSPORT: “I think it has to be [his last game].
      “We promised him he could go. He set his heart on going.
      “You can’t ask for a man who has committed more to us this season.
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      “In due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement – or several replacements.
      “It’s not something we want to happen. We offered him £200,000-a-week 18 months ago. He turned it down.
      “It’s cost him £10million to stay at West Ham in that time (in lost wages). And he wants to go.
      “You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”
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      Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Rice and the Gunners are reportedly the midfielder’s preferred destination.
      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.
      Arsenal fans are eager for their club to complete a deal for the England international, who is also believed to be wanted by Manchester United and Chelsea. More

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      Arsenal fans urge club to seal Declan Rice move as West Ham hero breaks silence on transfer plans

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      ARSENAL fans are pleading for Declan Rice’s arrival after the jubilant West Ham skipper spoke out on transfer rumours.The England midfielder says he will “see what happens” but for now is focused on celebrating Europa Conference League glory.
      Triumphant Declan Rice is expected to move this summer but ‘loves’ West HamCredit: Getty
      But Gunners’ supporters are more impatient, especially as some rival fans suggested Rice would be better off joining Bayern Munich.
      Jarrod Bowen’s lethal last-minute finish clinched the Hammers’ first major trophy since 1980 with a 2-1 defeat of Fiorentina.
      Rice was in tears afterwards and particularly emotional in a lengthy embrace with manager David Moyes.
      The 24-year-old then told BT Sport: “There’s a lot of speculation about my future, obviously there is interest from other clubs, that’s out there.
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      “But ultimately I’ve still got two years left at West Ham. I love this club, I love playing for this club.
      “There hasn’t been nothing yet, so my focus is playing for West Ham, enjoying tonight and seeing what happens.
      “I love this club, I’m captain of this club, I love it to pieces. Let’s just see what happens.”
      One fan responded by posting: “Next season at Arsenal lifting the Premier League.”
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      Another wrote: “Happy for Rice and West Ham, really hoping to see Rice in an Arsenal shirt next season.”
      Similar messages included: “Arsenal ahead of Bayern” and “LET’S GO. EDU GET IT DONE!!!”
      But other football enthusiasts cast doubt on who Rice will join AND his reported value.
      One argued: “If he wants to ever taste European glory again he should join Bayern.”
      A second said: “I’m still not convinced he’s worth £100m.”
      But maybe one post spoke more than others on Rice’s situation.
      It read: “Definitely time to leave, taken West Ham to success and unfortunately can’t take them much further. Time for him to leave and progress in his career.” More

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      Folarin Balogun ‘set to leave Arsenal this summer’ after stunning 22-goal season in France with Italian giants chasing

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      FOLARIN BALOGUN could exit Arsenal for Inter, AC Milan or West Ham, according to reports.The striker was a 22-goal loan sensation for Ligue 1 club Reims this season.
      Folarin Balogun is set to leave Arsenal permanently this summerCredit: AFP
      And he’s expected to depart the Emirates permanently this summer now that he’s proven himself at a high level.
      The Mail are the latest outlet to link the two Milan giants with the New York born star.
      Balogun, 21, has just chosen to play for the USA despite winning 13 England Under-21 caps.
      And although he outshone big names in France this season, he could be one of up to NINE men exiting Arsenal in the current transfer window.
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      That’s because boss Mikel Arteta is chasing-big-money newcomers.
      Main targets Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo could cost £170million between them.
      And even if Arteta misses out on one or both of them, he will turn his attention to other established midfielders.
      The Spaniard wants a new central defender and full-back.
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      The Gunners were long-term Premier League leaders but William Saliba’s absence from defence with injury cost them dearly.
      That helped Manchester City retain the title and persuaded Arteta he needed to act decisively this summer.
      Balogun will return to the Emirates from his loan behind main frontman Gabriel Jesus and regular back-up Eddie Nketiah.
      But Inter and AC have been impressed with his explosive form in the French top flight.
      Serie A rivals Roma are also said to be monitoring the situation.
      And their interest could rise if they sell England hitman Tammy Abraham. More

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      Birmingham set for huge transfer windfall once Jude Bellingham completes £115m Real Madrid move

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      BIRMINGHAM City are set for a huge transfer windfall once Jude Bellingham completes his £115million move to Real Madrid.The England international is set to sign for the Spanish giants after a deal was agreed with Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham’s move to Real Madrid will land Birmingham City a huge transfer windfallCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Bellingham is on the verge of finalising the move, with a medical expected to take place in the comings days.
      The deal is worth a total of £115million, consisting of a £88million initial fee and £27million in add-ons.
      The Mirror report that this will see Bellingham’s former side Birmingham receive £10million as part of a clause included when he was sold to Dortmund in 2020.
      Although the exact percentage of the sell-on clause is unknown, it means the Championship side will have now banked £35million from the sale of Bellingham.
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      The teenage midfielder was sold to Dortmund for £25million after a breakthrough campaign at St. Andrew’s.
      During that campaign, a 16-year-old Bellingham became the Blues’ youngest ever player and scorer.
      His performances were rewarded upon his departure as Birmingham retired his number 22 shirt.
      He has since become a key man for Dortmund and England, captaining the former several times despite still being just 19.
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      Jude Bellingham enjoyed a breakthrough season with Birmingham City in 2019/20Credit: PA
      Bellingham was named their player of the year for the 2022/23 season after they narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title.
      He has also won 24 caps for the Three Lions and scored at the World Cup in Qatar. More

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      Man Utd flop ‘accepts it’s time to leave’ after disastrous £35m transfer as Erik ten Hag begins summer rebuild

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      MANCHESTER United flop Donny van de Beek has “accepted it’s time to leave” the club after his disastrous £35million transfer.The Dutch midfielder is expected to be one of several departures from Old Trafford as part of Erik ten Hag’s summer rebuild.
      Erik ten Hag is planning a summer rebuild at Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Ten Hag has reportedly made eight players available for transfer to fund any new arrivals.
      The Guardian report that Van de Beek will likely be amongst those departures, with the 26-year-old exploring his options.
      His imminent exit will mark an end to a difficult three-year spell with the Red Devils.
      An underwhelming loan spell with Everton was followed by an injury-ravaged season last term.

      The final nail in the coffin is understood to be United’s plans to strengthen their midfield, as they continue talks for Mason Mount.
      Van de Beek has scored just twice in 60 appearances for United since arriving from Ajax for £35million in 2020.
      His poor form and injuries have seen him fail to play a full 90 minutes for the club since December 2021.
      The midfielder missed 48 matches through injury in the 2022/23 season, with most of those caused by a season-ending knee injury he suffered in January.
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      As far as potential suitors for Van de Beek are concerned, former club Ajax were linked with a move back in April.
      The Dutch giants are keen on a deal, with United placing a £25million price tag on Van de Beek as he enters the final two years of his contract.
      Donny van de Beek is exploring his transfer optionsCredit: Rex More

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      Arsenal weighing up swap transfer for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey but face competition from Premier League rivals

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      ARSENAL are weighing up a swap transfer for Galatasaray star Sacha Boey but face competition from a Premier League rival.The French full-back has emerged as a target for the Gunners this summer after an impressive season in Turkey.
      Arsenal could include a player in a deal to sign Sacha BoeyCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta is reportedly keen to strengthen his options at right-back in order to provide support for Ben White.
      White played in all 38 of Arsenal’s league matches during the 2022/23 season as fellow right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu dealt with multiple injury issues.
      Boey is understood to have been valued at £22million by Galatasaray, with Arsenal’s opening bid thought to be below this value.
      However, the Gunners could now land their man for a lower fee by including a player in the deal.

      According to journalist Resat Can Ozbudak, via Football London, Nuno Tavares could be included as part of the deal.
      The report adds that Tavares’ representatives have met with Galatasaray over a potential transfer.
      Tavares spent last season on loan at Marseille after joining Arsenal in 2021.
      His future is not set to be decided until after the Under-21 European Championships in Romania and Georgia.
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      Boey will also appear at the tournament after being called up by France’s under-21 side for the first time.
      Arsenal are not the only side after the 22-year-old, though, with Brighton & Hove Albion also making a bid for Boey.
      Turkish outlet 343 Digital reported last month that Brighton had submitted a £16million bid, said to be more than Arsenal’s opening offer.
      Boey made 33 appearances for Galatasaray last season as he helped his side win their first league title since 2019.
      Sacha Boey won the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray last seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Bayern Munich’s seven-man transfer exodus revealed with four ex-Premier League stars on chopping block

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      BAYERN Munich are set for a brutal summer transfer clear out as they look to back Thomas Tuchel’s vision for the club.As many as seven players are deemed surplus to requirements with former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane heading up the list.
      Thomas Tuchel will be ruthless ahead of the upcoming seasonCredit: Getty
      Getting rid of Sadio Mane is the club’s top priorityCredit: Getty
      Tuchel replaced Julian Nagelsmann as Bayern boss in March and was dropped into a season full of upheaval.
      Despite the club securing the league title on the final day of the season, CEO Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidžić were both sacked.
      It is understood the new regime will give Tuchel free reign to swing the axe and bring in players he wants.
      According to German outlet Bild, Sadio Mane is a top priority to be sold – despite only arriving last summer.
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      The winger has not lived up to expectations since joining from Liverpool to replace Robert Lewandowski – scoring just seven times and returning five assists in 25 Bundesliga games.
      His frustration boiled over following Bayern’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final in April.
      The winger was suspended by the club after he punched team-mate Leroy Sane and despite having his suspension overturned, was not able to nail down a place in the XI.
      The club have lost patience with the Senegalese star and deem him surplus to requirements.
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      Sane could also follow Mane out of the exit door, with Thomas Tuchel willing to listen to offers for him and fellow German international Serge Gnabry.
      Gnabry fuelled rumours of a return to Arsenal when he said “once a Gunner always a Gunner” when asked if he still follows his former club at the Spanish Grand Prix.
      The club are also keen to cash in on World Cup winning right-back Benjamin Pavard amid reported interest from Barcelona, Manchester United and Liverpool.
      Bayern are understood to be holding out for a £25million fee for the French international.
      Rounding out the seven-strong list are former Manchester United loanee Marcel Sabitzer, right-back Bouna Sarr and goalkeeper Alexander Nubel.
      Bayern hope the cash raised from the sales will help fund a move for top summer target Declan Rice – who is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester United.
      West Ham are reportedly holding out for a £100m fee. More