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      Newcastle considering HIJACKING Man Utd’s first summer transfer after secret talks with £42m star

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      NEWCASTLE are weighing up a move for Manchester United target Kim Min-jae.The Napoli centre-back is wanted by Red Devils boss Erik Ten Hag and has a £42million release clause that becomes active on July 1.
      Newcastle want to hijack Manchester United’s bid to sign Napoli ace Kim Min-jaeCredit: Rex
      Newcastle manager Eddie Howe wants to reinforce his defence with KimCredit: PA
      But while Man United remain favourites to land the South Korea ace, Newcastle are also keeping tabs.
      SunSport understands that Kim’s representatives held talks with Toon chiefs at St James’ Park at one of their last home games of the season.
      Magpies boss Eddie Howe is on the lookout for a new central defender to compete alongside Fabian Schar and Sven Botman in the Champions League next term.
      Jamaal Lascelles is not part of Howe’s long-term plans and could be sold this summer as he enters the final year of his deal.
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      And Kim, 26, will decide his future next month once back from completing military service back home.
      Dubbed ‘The Monster’, he has just lifted the Serie A title and was named the league’s best defender.
      But Kim is believed to want a Prem move following just one season in Italy after signing from Fenerbache last summer.
      The South Korean is also seen by Ten Hag as someone that can provide competition for Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez.
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      Kim enjoyed a stunning campaign with Napoli this season in Serie A and the Champions League.
      The defender amassed a total of two goals and two assists in 45 appearances across all competitions this season.
      The Newcastle target was among Luciano Spalletti’s key figures that helped the Partenopei win their first Serie A title since 1990. More

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      Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsey ‘could be forced to quit Nice’ just weeks after triggering new deal

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      AARON RAMSEY could leave OGC Nice this summer, according to reports.The 32-year-old joined the Ligue 1 side in a free transfer from Juventus last summer and signed a one-year deal upon his arrival.
      Ramsey could leave Nice this summerCredit: Alamy
      His contract was extended by a further season earlier this year, meaning it now runs until 2024.
      However, according to French newspaper Nice-Matin, Ramsey wants to stay at the Allianz Riviera Stadium until at least 2025.
      Nice are currently understood to be reluctant to sanction another extension, so the midfielder could be “tempted” by a move elsewhere this summer.
      Ramsey made 34 appearances for the French side during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring once and assisting three goals.
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      Despite his return to form – following an injury-plagued spell at Juventus – he is yet to be linked with another club.
      The Welshman joined Juve from Arsenal in 2019, but he failed to reach the same heights as he did in north London.
      Ramsey spent nine years with Arsenal after signing for the club in 2008.
      He scored 64 goals and registered 66 assists in 369 appearances for the Gunners.
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      Ramsey is still a key member of the Wales national team.
      The midfielder was announced as captain earlier this year following Gareth Bale’s retirement. More

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      Anthony Elanga in talks to join European rivals but Man Utd fans disgusted by ‘joke’ transfer fee

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      ANTHONY Elanga is in talks to join one of Manchester United’s European rivals this summer.However, the reported transfer fee the Red Devils are demanding has been branded a “joke” by supporters.
      Anthony Elanga is in talks with one of Manchester United’s European rivalsCredit: Getty
      The Sweden international is understood to have been told he is free to leave United as part of Erik ten Hag’s squad overhaul.
      Sky in Germany report that Elanga is in talks with RB Leipzig, who United could face in the Champions League, but that the discussions are not yet advanced.

      Other clubs have also enquired about the 21-year-old, who United are said to value at between £13million and £17million.
      Elanga has been with United for eight years but struggled during Ten Hag’s first season in Manchester.
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      He made just seven starts as he failed to score a single goal in 26 appearances across all competitions.
      The forward’s lack of first-team opportunities had seen him linked with an exit in January but no deal materialised.
      Elanga is now expected to be one of a number of summer exits from Old Trafford.
      Ten Hag has made eight players available for transfer ahead of next season as he looks to raise funds for new arrivals.
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      However, United supporters are not happy with the fee the club are demanding for Elanga.
      One disgruntled fan tweeted: “Should be more than that.”
      Another wrote: “Buy back for £35million if need be.”
      A third added: “If Liverpool were selling him they’d get £25million, easy. I.e. Solanke and Brewster.”
      Meanwhile, another commented: “That €15million price tag is a joke. £10million ffs…” More

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      Chelsea line up £34m star labelled ‘mini-Kaka’ after missing out on Manuel Ugarte transfer to PSG

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      CHELSEA are set to turn their sights to Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga after missing out on top target Manuel Ugarte.Veiga, 21, has enjoyed a breakout season for Celta and has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Europe.
      Veiga has emerged as one of Europe’s hottest prospects
      According to The Guardian, the midfielder has a £34.4million release clause in his contract.
      The attacking midfielder made 36 appearances in LaLiga this season, scoring 11 times and registering six assists.
      Veiga’s runs from midfield and slick finishing have seen fans dub him the ‘Baby Kaka’.
      The move comes as new coach Mauricio Pochettino seeks to remodel his bloated Chelsea squad.
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      Chelsea’s interest in Veiga comes after the club failed in an ambitious move for Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
      The Blues withdrew from the race after PSG offered the player a superior financial package.
      The West London club denied a report in L’Equipe that they were prepared to buy a stake in Sporting in order to secure the deal.
      Veiga’s potential incoming comes amid reports that a number of Chelsea players will be moved on this summer.
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      Kai Havertz is reportedly ‘on the verge’ of a transfer to Real Madrid after the club identified him as a top target to replace Karim Benzema.
      Benzema joined Saudi side Al-Ittihad and is set to earn £342m over the course of his contract.
      N’Golo Kante is close to following the Ballon D’Or winner to the club with Al-Ittihad set to offer the midfielder an £86m a year contract according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Matteo Kovacic could be the next name out of the Chelsea exit door after Manchester City opened talks with the midfielder ahead of a summer transfer.
      And academy product Mason Mount looks set to join Manchester United this summer after reportedly agreeing personal terms with the Red Devils last week.
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      Lionel Messi transfer race hots up with ‘just two clubs left in running’ to land Argentina legend after PSG exit

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      INTER MIAMI are reportedly preparing to hijack Barcelona’s attempt to sign Lionel Messi this summer.Messi, 35, is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of June.
      Inter Miami and Barcelona want to sign MessiCredit: The Mega Agency
      Barcelona have already expressed an interest in signing him, but the club’s current financial state could prove to be a stumbling block.
      The La Liga giants would have to sell several first-team players in order to fund the transfer, otherwise the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner – who is said to be eager to return to his former club – will be forced to look elsewhere.

      And according to The Athletic, David Beckham’s Inter Miami is another potential destination.
      The Florida-based side are currently working with Major League Soccer to solidify details surrounding the potential signing of Messi.
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      An anonymous source claims MLS executives have already been informed that the Argentina captain will choose either Barcelona or Inter Miami as his next club – he does not want to join Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia.
      Adidas, Apple and MLS are all hoping to entice Messi to the United States this summer.
      Adidas – one of the league’s largest corporate sponsors – have reportedly proposed a profit-sharing agreement, meaning the forward would receive a cut of any increase in profits resulting from his MLS involvement.
      MLS and Apple have also discussed offering Messi a share of the revenue generated by new subscribers to the MLS Season Pass, the league’s streaming package on Apple TV+.
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      Beckham’s Inter Miami have offered the forward a lucrative dealCredit: AP
      In addition to these commercial proposals, MLS chiefs are understood to be willing to offer Messi the option to purchase a percentage of a team in the league upon his retirement.
      However, the forward is keen on the prospect of a fairytale return to Barcelona.
      Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, held talks with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Monday morning to discuss the possibility of a free transfer.
      After the meeting, the 65-year-old admitted that his son is eager to return to the Nou Camp.
      He said: “Messi wants to return to Barca and I would love for him to come back. It is an option.”
      Messi joined Barcelona’s world renowned La Maisa academy at the age of 13 in 2000.
      After progressing through the ranks, he signed his first professional contract five years later and became a regular name in the first team.
      He went on to make 778 appearances for the La Liga giants, scoring 672 goals and assisting 303 in the process.
      The Argentina international was forced to leave Barcelona in 2021 due to the club’s financial state, so he joined PSG in a £25million transfer. More

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      Former Liverpool star who joined club for seven-figure sum at 16 unemployed after release from non-league Maidstone

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      A FORMER Liverpool prospect who cost the club £1MILLION at 16 is now unemployed after being released from non-league Maidstone.Yusuf Mersin joined the Reds as a youngster after impressing at Championship side Millwall in 2011.
      Yusuf Mersin is without a club after being released by MaidstoneCredit: Getty
      He reportedly joined the club in a seven-figue deal despite his young age.
      He made the move to Anfield while studying for his GCSEs and his dad congratulated on his son’s move by Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish.
      Now 28, he has found himself on the hint for a new club after being released by Maidstone after two-years at the club.
      Mersin spent the most recent season out on loan at Welling United.
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      He told KentOnline: “The papers were saying I cost £1 million.
      “It’s nice to have that, although I didn’t see any of the money.
      “It’s mad looking back, thinking about it now.
      “It was all a bit surreal at the time. I was still at school and suddenly I was leaving everything behind to start a new life up north.
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      “I didn’t really know what was going to happen.”
      He spent three years at Liverpool, but never made a first team appearance before leaving for Turkish side Kasımpaşa in 2014.
      However, Mersin believed that he was close to getting a new contract at the club after playing for the youth sides.
      He added: “At the end of my contract I was verbally told I would probably get a new deal but I went over on my ankle badly and injured myself, which did for that.
      “[Simon] Mignolet drove me home from Melwood to where I was staying and he didn’t have to do that.
      “He was a great keeper and a great man, so I’ll always remember that.
      “It was an unbelievable time, going into these team meetings, an unbelievable experience. I still feel attached to the club now.
      “My missus is Scouse and all her family are mad football fans, and I still speak to the first-team goalkeeper coach, John Achterberg, and some of the other guys there.”
      After leaving Kasımpaşa, he went on to play for Crawley Town and Dover Athletic before joining Maidstone. More

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      Man Utd star who played 57 times this season hints at shock transfer exit as he reveals ‘I want to be important’

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      FRED has hinted at a shock exit from Manchester United by insisting that he wants to be an “important” player.The midfielder featured 57 times for the Red Devils last season, helping them to a Carabao Cup trophy and Champions League spot.
      Fred has hinted at an exit from Manchester UnitedCredit: AP
      However, Fred has been linked with a move to Fulham and was spotted talking to manager Marco Silva after the win against the London side at the end of the season.
      The Brazilian has one year left to run on his contract at Old Trafford and this could be one of the last chances the club have to cash in on him.
      While Fred may not be one of the stars at Manchester United, he has played a big role this season.
      He played 2,275 minutes in all competitions, the 13th most in the United squad.
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      His most recent minutes came in the FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
      After the game, Fred admitted that he is still not sure over his future, but is happy at the club.
      He said: “I still don’t know, I have to talk with my family, I still have one year left in my contract here. 
      “Now it’s holidays’ time and a good opportunity to rest. I’ll talk to my staff, to the club and see what is everyone’s decision.
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      “I do have to talk with [Erik] Ten Hag as well, he’s the manager and the conversation has to involve everyone.
      “We have to see how next season will plan out. I want to be important, I want to help the team, so we’ll see.
      “But I’ve always been and still am very happy at Manchester United.
      “Of course, I always want to be playing, to be helping my team and gladly I started and I think we played well.” More

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      Chelsea star Kante set to ‘ditch the Mini Cooper’ with club ‘confident’ of free transfer after huge offer

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      N’GOLO KANTE has reportedly been offered an eye-watering £86MILLION to join Saudi outfit Al Ittihad.The Chelsea star’s contract at Stamford Bridge is set to expire, if it is not extended, he can leave the club on a free transfer.
      N’Golo Kanté is reportedly subject to a mega-money bid from Al-IttihadCredit: Getty
      And fans think he will upgrade his Mini with the cashCredit: iCelebTV
      Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Frenchman has been offered the mega-money deal that will see him also keep hold of his image rights.
      The report also suggests that the midfielder will be given “commercial deals and a creative ‘investment portfolio’”, should he make the switch.
      Romano has also insisted that Al-Ittihad are “confident” a deal will be done.
      And fans think that the finances involved in the deal will see the midfielder finally upgrade on his Mini Cooper.
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      One fan tweeted: “Time to ditch the Mini Cooper. Take the money and set your family for the next generations. You have nothing left to prove in Europe.”
      A second wrote: “Imagine how many mini-coopers mr humble Kante can buy with all that money.”
      The 32-year-old has been driving that Mini since signing with Leicester in 2015 and it only cost him just north of £10,000.
      Former Chelsea team-mate Antonio Rudiger has previously claimed that Kante used to refuse on splashing his cash on a new whip.
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      Rudiger told The Players’ Tribune: “Everything with NG [Kante] is authentic. Even the Mini Cooper — people laugh about it, but there is a real story behind it.
      “It was a dream for NG to make it to the Premier League, coming from where he came from, and the Mini was the first car that he bought when he got to England. So for him, it is not just a car. It has a deep meaning.
      “Of course, the boys always joke with him about it, but I am telling you — this man is so polite that he just tells you what you want to hear.
      “Someone will say, ‘NG, you know what car is really cool? A Mercedes, bro. I can see you whippin’ a black Mercedes’.
      “And NG will just look at them genuinely and say, ‘Yes, OK. We will think about it. Thank you, that’s a good idea’.
      “But he’s just playing with you!!! At the end of the day, you know that you’re going to be seeing that Mini at the training ground for the next 10 years.” More