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      Man Utd ‘on brink of £40m Kim Min-Jae transfer with Napoli star to fly to England as soon as window opens’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “on the brink” of signing Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae, reports suggest.United are understood to be willing to pay the £40million release clause in his contract which becomes active in July.
      Napoli defender Kim Min-jae could be set for Man UtdCredit: Rex
      Kim signed for £16m last summer, as a replacement for the Chelsea-bound Kalidou Koulibaly.
      And it seems the Italian champions are set to lose another defender to the Premier League.
      Nicknamed the “monster”, Kim played a crucial role as Napoli were crowned Serie A champions for the first time since 1990 this season.
      He started 34 Serie A matches so far this campaign, with Luciano Spalletti’s side conceding just 26 goals in the league.
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      And the South Korea international’s form has become one of the Red Devils’ key targets, as Erik Ten Hag looks to strengthen his central defensive options this summer.
      According to Corriere dello Sport the defender will fly to Manchester when the transfer window opens to finalise his move to Old Trafford.
      Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano added that United have begun talks with Kim to discuss contract, salary and housing arrangements.
      Attempts by Napoli to give Kim a new contract and remove the clause have proved unsuccessful.
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      However, it will see Napoli secure a major profit after a single season.
      This comes as United are reportedly ready to sell Harry Maguire and Diogo Dalot.
      Defenders Eric Bailly, Axel Tuanzebe and Alex Telles have all spent the current campaign on loan at Marseille, Stoke and Sevilla respectively.
      Kim can also count former United boss Jose Mourinho among his admirers, with the Roma manager describing him as a “top player” before a match against Napoli this season. More

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      Lucas Hernandez ‘agrees deal to join European giants’ but Bayern Munich could still block transfer

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      BAYERN MUNICH could still put the block on Lucas Hernandez’s exit – despite reports he has agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain.The defender, who can operate at left-back or more centrally, is about to enter the final 12 months of his contract.
      Lucas Hernandez has allegedly agreed terms with PSG but Bayern Munich want him to stayCredit: Getty
      The 2018 French World Cup winner, 27, arrived at Bayern from Atletico Madrid in a £68m deal.
      He has won both the Bundesliga three times since as well as the Champions League in 2020.
      But he is still recovering from the ACL tear he suffered for his country during France’s World Cup opener with Australia in November.
      And now that has raised serious questions over his future during this summer transfer window.
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      L’Equipe are now reporting that Hernandez and PSG sporting advisor Luis Campos have reached an agreement in principle over a potential contract.
      However, the publication also adds that Bayern Munich have ZERO intentions of letting him go.
      Hernandez has allegedly been offered a new four-year contract extension to stay in Germany.
      Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has now also publicly revealed that he is willing to try and tie the star down with a new long-term package in order to keep him.
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      Now it seems that PSG face the tricky proposition of trying to convince Bayern to sell as Hernandez’s future hangs in the balance.
      Although L’Equipe also states that the player has so far made no indication that he wants to extend his stay. More

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      When does the summer transfer window open for Premier League clubs?

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      THE Premier League has announced their summer 2023 transfer window.Clubs can use the window to recruit new players to boost their chances in the 2023/24 season.
      The Premier League transfer window is scheduled to open in June 2023Credit: Reuters
      When does the summer transfer window open for Premier League clubs?
      Transfer windows were created at the agreement of Premier League clubs and the European Commission.
      Establishing transfer windows aims to give both the clubs and the players contractual stability.
      The purpose of a transfer window is for clubs to buy and sell players to, hopefully, create a stronger team for the upcoming season.
      There are two windows during the year, at the end of the club season over the summer, and in winter at the start of January.
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      Premier League clubs will be able to begin recruiting players from Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
      Between June 14 and July 1, only domestic deals can be officially completed by Premier League clubs.
      International deals can be discussed, but the official transfer of players can only happen after July 1, 2023.
      When does the summer transfer window close?
      The summer transfer window will remain open for just over two months.
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      All transfers of players have to be agreed upon and completed before the window closes.
      The summer 2023 transfer window closes at 11pm BST on Friday, September 1, 2023.
      When does the summer transfer window open and close for other European leagues?
      The Premier League and other European Leagues have summer transfer windows, but they’re open at slightly different times.
      To ensure there is harmony between the leagues across Europe, transfer window dates are set after discussions between the EFL, DFL Serie A, La Liga and LFP.
      Some of the European league window dates are below:

      La Liga: July 3, 2023 – September 1, 2023
      Serie A: July 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023
      Bundesliga: July 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023
      Ligue 1: July 1, 2023 – September 1, 2023

      When does the January transfer window open and close?
      The second official transfer window in the Premier League is during the winter.
      This window is roughly halfway through the season.
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      Most clubs use this window to find replacements for injured players or other small moves.
      The Premier League winter transfer window will open on January 1, 2024, and close at 11pm on Thursday, February 4, 2024. More

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      Man Utd’s Mount pursuit set to spark transfer merry-go-round with two Red Devils leaving and Rice joining rivals

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S pursuit of Mason Mount is set to trigger a transfer merry-go-round, Sun Sport can reveal.Erik Ten Hag has told club officials he wants the England international after resigning himself to the fact Declan Rice is likely to go to Arsenal.
      Mason Mount wants to join Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Scott McTominay and Donny van de Beek could leave if Mount arrivesCredit: Getty
      Sources say United don’t want to pay any more than £60m for the Chelsea star, who has just one year left on his deal at Stamford Bridge.
      But his arrival at Old Trafford could see Scott McTominay move on.

      The Scottish international is on the radar of Newcastle United. But David Moyes is also keen on him as a potential replacement for Rice at the London Stadium.
      Meanwhile, Dutch flop Donny van de Beek is also set to leave after failing to prove toTen Hag that he has a future at the club.
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      A United source told Sun Sport: “The club are keen to make Mason Mount a Manchester United player.
      “They think he can come straight into the first team and make a positive difference to them. But they are not prepared to pay silly money and they have set the bar for what they will go to, to £60m.
      “Mason is attracted to the idea of being able to link up with so many of his England colleagues like Luke Shaw, Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire. He has made it clear to his advisers that United is now the club he wants to go to and is pushing for the deal to happen.
      “But Mason’s arrival would leave McTominay further down the pecking order and he’s at a stage of his career now where he wants to be playing every week.
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      “There are no shortage of clubs interested and although United are not necessarily keen to sell him, he is likely to try and push for a move to take the next step in his career.
      “Newcastle and West Ham are at the front of the queue but Brighton could also be looking to bring in a midfielder and think they could use European football to tempt some bigger names this summer.”
      The source added: “Van de Beek’s career at United has been on a knife-edge for a long time.
      “Some at the club thought it could be rescued by the arrival of Ten Hag, who got the best out of him at Ajax.
      “But it hasn’t worked out that way. Donny just hasn’t settled so he will move in the summer, most likely to Europe where he will look to rebuild and then go again.” More

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      Tottenham considering shock move for Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou after missing out on Arne Slot

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      TOTTENHAM have now set their sights on Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou – after Arne Slot ruled himself out.SunSport understands Postecoglou, 57, is among Spurs’ targets after missing out on Feyenoord’s Dutch boss.
      Tottenham are considering a shock move for Celtic boss Ange PostecoglouCredit: Getty
      He has impressed hugely with his work north of the border, winning back-to-back league and League Cup doubles by playing expansive, exciting football.
      The style of play could be a key factor in any possible switch to Spurs given Daniel Levy promised on Saturday the team would serve up fare next season that fans would “love to come and watch”.
      Should Levy turn to the Bhoys chief, he would not be the only Aussie to arrive at Spurs this summer, with Scott Munn beginning his role as chief football officer on July 1.
      Postecoglou and Munn have both previously worked for the City Football Group – the umbrella company that owns Manchester City and 11 other clubs worldwide.
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      Munn was chief executive of Melbourne City before taking over as CEO of the Chinese arm of City Football Group in 2019.
      Meanwhile Athens-born Postecoglou bossed City’s Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos for three years before taking over at Celtic in 2021.

      Free agent Luis Enrique has also been linked with the vacant position but SunSport believes Spurs are more likely to go for a manager who is currently in a job.
      Postecoglou is contracted to Celtic on a one-year rolling deal meaning compensation to hire him should not prove too costly.
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      It is believed that was one of the hitches in any bid to bring Slot to the club.
      The 44-year-old had a release clause of around £5.7million but that did not kick in until NEXT summer, meaning it was up to Spurs to agree a compensation package to take him now.
      Dutch sources suggest there was a significant difference in valuation.
      And when Feyenoord made it clear they would not budge in talks with Slot’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, on Wednesday, any possible exit was ruled out.
      Slot today insisted there had been no conversations about his exit, only over signing a new contract at Feyenoord which he is set to do.
      While Spurs sources maintain they have held no discussions with Slot or Feyenoord over any possible move.
      Former AZ Alkmaar boss Slot said: “I have been hearing a lot of rumours going around about other interest in me.
      “Although I am thankful, my wish is to stay at Feyenoord and continue working on what we created last year.
      “There is not – and there has not been – transfer conversation and yesterday’s meeting was exclusively for an extension.
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      “All talks with the club have always been only in that sense. Looking forward to next season with Feyenoord.”
      It is 60 days tomorrow since Antonio Conte, Spurs’ last permanent manager, left the club. More

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      Fans convinced Kane will have to manage Tottenham after Slot rules out move as they slam ‘another embarrassing episode’

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      TOTTENHAM fans have mocked their own club by claiming Harry Kane could end up becoming their new manager.Earlier this week, Feyenoord boss Arne Slot was tipped as the frontrunner to succeed Antonio Conte.
      Some Tottenham fans have joked Harry Kane could end up as their new head coachCredit: Getty
      Arne Slot revealed on Thursday he is staying at FeyenoordCredit: PA
      But he snubbed Spurs’ interest on Thursday and has opted to stay with the Dutch champions next season.
      It comes after Xabi Alonso and Vincent Kompany both ruled themselves out.
      The likes of Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, Luciano Spalletti and Brendan Rodgers remain in the frame.
      But the Lilywhites faithful are now so uninspired by the search for their new head coach that they hilariously joked Kane could be forced to do it himself.
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      Reacting to the news about Slot, one social media user said: “At this rate, Harry Kane will retire and become the next Spurs manager for next year.”
      While another added: “Hear me out, Harry Kane player manager, two birds one stone and all that.”
      And a third responded: “Harry Kane, player/manager incoming.”
      Kane, the club’s all-time record scorer, has been heavily linked with a move away from North London this summer as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his Spurs contract.
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      Manchester United are understood to be circling for the England captain – who is set to miss out on European competition altogether next season if he stays with Tottenham.
      Meanwhile, other fans simply vented their anger at the club.
      A furious Spurs fan replied: “It’s hard to remember a time when I log onto this app [Twitter] and there is actual good news related to Spurs.
      “Another embarrassing episode. Throw the sink at Nagelsmann.”
      A fellow Tottenham supporter agreed, adding: “Another joke of a management search by this board. Completely embarrassing!” More

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      Chelsea fan favourite FORGETS he plays for Chelsea and has to be reminded halfway through interview

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      CHELSEA loanee Levi Colwill forgot he was still a Blues player after helping Brighton clinch Europa League football.The centre-back, 20, joined the Seagulls on loan at the beginning of the season and has thrived under Roberto De Zerbi.
      Levi Colwill has been on loan at Brighton this seasonCredit: Reuters
      But he is set to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season – where European football will not be on offer as Chelsea have succumbed to a bottom half finish in the Premier League table.
      However, Colwill, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City or Liverpool, had to be reminded he would be returning to the Blues when speaking to The Athletic.
      “I forgot for a minute,” he said after remembering he was heading back to Chelsea in the coming months.
      It goes to show just how much he has enjoyed his time on the South Coast – where he has made 23 appearances in all competitions.
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      And he could not speak more glowingly about the set-up at the Amex.
      He added: “Amazing. When Roberto came in [last September], he just changed things.
      “His mentality as a manager is world class and he is definitely going to be one of the best managers in the world — if he’s not already.
      “That’s what you need at a club like this, that’s what you need to take us to the next level. I never realised how good the players are and he’s come in and playing the style — oh, it’s amazing.
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      “It fits everyone in the changing room. That’s why they are all playing outrageous football.”
      De Zerbi has admitted he would like to work with Colwill for another “two, three, four years”.
      But Chelsea are expected to recall him at the end of the season, with Blues fans buzzing to see what he can do in West London.
      On social media, one said: “Make him a bloody starter next season!!”
      Another added: “We need him. I can see the star potential in him. Let him compete with Badiashile and see how he fares.”
      And a third replied: “Play him and give him a bumper contract.”
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      Chelsea fans say ‘we are actually gonna get Caicedo’ as eagle-eyed supporters spot telling sign on his Instagram live

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      CHELSEA fans are convinced Moises Caicedo is joining the club after spotting something intriguing on the Brighton midfielder’s Instagram live.The Ecuadorian, 21, helped the Seagulls secure Europa League football on Wednesday evening after a 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
      Moises Caicedo is being linked with a summer move away from BrightonCredit: Getty
      Chelsea fans spotted something on Caicedo’s Instagram liveCredit: Instagram
      Caicedo had been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window, but Brighton clung onto 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.
      And Blues supporters believe they are in pole position to acquire him after his Instagram live from the changing room following Brighton’s draw with Man City.
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      Caicedo filmed himself as fans poured in to offer their congratulations amid Brighton’s Europa League qualification.
      Among them was Chelsea director Joe Shields – who sent the South American two clapping emojis.
      That has sent some of the club’s die-hard fans into meltdown on social media.
      One said: “We are actually gonna get him.”
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      Another added: “This is such an obvious signing.”
      A third replied: “HE’S COMINGGGGGG.”
      And a fourth responded: “All i’m saying is hear me out,my guy Joe Shields is on a mission 😭🙌🏼.”
      Brighton rejected a bid of £70million from Arsenal in January, leading many to believe they will command an even bigger transfer fee in the summer.
      Meanwhile, Caicedo and Co celebrated their Europa League qualification by jumping up and down and singing in the dressing room.
      An Instagram clip shared by the club showed manager Roberto De Zerbi conducting the scenes after another impressive display.
      But the Italian head coach, 43, is realistic about those in his squad potentially departing in the coming months.
      Speaking earlier this week when asked if the Man City clash would be Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister’s final home games, he said: “It can be.
      “They can have the possibility to change as they deserve to play at another level but now we can offer them the possibility to play in Europe.
      “Our level is bigger now. I think it can help.
      “The Europa Conference League is a very nice competition but everybody can see the Europa is more important.
      “I don’t know if they can change. They will have more motivation but they are very good guys.
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      “When I work for myself and my club, I still think for the players.
      “The players have one career, one life and we can’t decide for them. I don’t know what Tony will decide but if they want to leave, it is right they leave.”
      Joe Shields, centre, was previously a scout at Manchester City and SouthamptonCredit: Twitter More