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    Man Utd ‘asked to buy back former left-back in order for Real Madrid to complete bizarre transfer’

    REAL MADRID are trying to work out a bizarre arrangement with Manchester United in their bid to sign Benfica ace Alvaro Carreras this summer.Carreras, 22, moved to the Lisbon giants from United in 2024 as he and has attracted interest from Real during his counts a total of 63 appearances at Da Luz.Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Benfica ace Alvaro CarrerasReal are looking to work with Manchester United in their bid to sign CarrerasAccording to AS, Los Blancos are so keen they’re using his old club as a “bridge” in their bid to sign the £51millon-rated left-back.The Red Devils agreed to sell the Spain Under-21 international to the Portuguese outfit for a mere £5.1m.However, the Manchester giants included a buy-back clause worth £15.3m.Real are planning to work with United in a way that would see the Premier League giants activating Carreras’ relatively low asking price, which is exclusive to the Premier League giants.Read More on Man Utd Then the reigning Spanish and European champions would buy the Spaniard straight from Man Utd at a lower price than Benfica’s release clause.Madrid rate the full-back at around £27m – a sum that would also help Ruben Amorim’s side raise funds for a busy summer transfer market.Amorim is planning a major squad revamp in order to bring players in who can operate in his preferred 3-4-2-1 formation next season.If Carreras moves to the Santiago Bernabeu then that would signal a return to his old stomping ground from when he was a youth.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe defender spent three years at Real Castilla until his departure in 2020 at the age of 17 to Old Trafford.Carreras never broke into the first team and was instead loaned out to Preston North End, Granada and of course Benfica before they completed a permanent move. ‘Do you know the rules-‘ – Bruno Fernandes gives blunt Spanish interview after red card controversy in Man Utd clashHe has shone bright this season for Bruno Lage’s side with four goals and five assists in 47 appearances across all competitions. More

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    Antony ‘could make shock transfer to Champions League giants as Man Utd receive enquiry after stunning Real Betis loan’

    MANCHESTER UNITED flop Antony is attracting interest from a major LaLiga club amid his stunning loan stint at Real Betis.The winger joined United in 2022 following a whopping £86million deal with Ajax but never lived up to expectations as he only managed a mere total of 12 goals and five assists in 96 appearances.Manchester United flop Antony is being eyed by Atletico MadridAntony has turned his fortunes around while on loan at Real BetisMan Utd will demand a fee in the region of €40-50million (£34-43m) for AntonyThat led Man Utd shipping the struggling 25-year-old out on loan as he fell out of favour in November once manager Ruben Amorim replaced the man that brought him to Old Trafford Erik ten Hag.The Brazil international has turned into a man reborn since moving to Betis as he has already amassed six goals and four assists in 19 appearances across all competitions.Many even claim that Antony has regained his glittering prowess from his time at Ajax, which led to his big-money move to Manchester.And the Brazilian’s resurgence has turned a lot of heads among football’s elite.Read More on Man UtdAccording to El Chiringuito, Atletico Madrid are among those clubs keeping tabs on the forward ahead of the summer transfer window.Atletico are so keen that they have even made an enquiry for Antony, who would get a major second chance at top level as Diego Simeone’s side are set to play in next season’s Champions League.However, it won’t be easy to price the ex-Sao Paulo star away despite Amorim reportedly having very little interest in keeping him as he prepares a major squad revamp.That is because the same source claims the Red Devils will demand a fee in the region of €40-50million (£34-43m) for Antony.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis comes amid reports of Man Utd wanting to move on at least 10 players this summer as part of a huge rebuild.Firstly, the four all-but definite exits come in the form of Jonny Evans, Tom Heaton, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof.United also want to permanently sell on-loan stars Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and of course Antony to reinvest in a new goalscorer.Casemiro will also be put up for sale as the Manchester giants look to raise funds for new signings.Meanwhile, SunSport exclusively reported that the club are looking to sell goalkeeper Andre Onana to the Saudi Pro League.And the future of Onana’s No2 Altay Bayindir is also up in the air as the Turkish stopper could seek more football in order to improve his chances of playing at the 2026 World Cup. More

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    Crystal Palace ready to let Guehi AND Eze leave to fund £130m transfer rebuild as Man Utd, Chelsea and Newcastle circle

    CRYSTAL PALACE boss Oliver Glasner has given his blessing to the sales of both Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze this summer to fund an overhaul of the squad.Guehi is certain to leave as he has just 12 months left on his contract with former club Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle ready to bid.Marc Guehi is set to leave Palace this summerCredit: AlamyEberechi Eze’s release clause can be activatedCredit: RexOliver Glasner wants to splash the cash on six new signingsCredit: GettyEze could also depart Selhurst Park as he has two years remaining on his contract.A £60million release clause can be activated by rival clubs at the end of the season.Glasner is understood to be relaxed about both potential sales as he is planning significant changes at the FA Cup finalists.The Austrian has asked the club for up to six new players this summer, as he wants to make Palace even more physically dominant, and is ready to sacrifice Eze if necessary.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Palace have delighted fans by reaching the FA Cup final against Man City at Wembley this month, Glasner has been disappointed at times by his side’s inconsistency.The 50-year-old wants players who are prepared to work harder off the ball, with Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham expected to be a target if the Championship club are not promoted.Newcastle bid £70m for Guehi last summer, but Palace were able to resist as they sold Joachim Andersen to Fulham for £30m instead.With no progress in contract talks however, Palace are resigned to selling the 24-year-old this summer with Newcastle planning to bid again.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSTottenham failed with a late bid for Guehi during the January transfer window.But with Newcastle on course to qualify for the Champions League, St. James’ Park is likely to prove a more attractive destination.Diehard Crystal Palace fan with arm in sling goes viral after using his HEAD to clap FA Cup heroes at WembleySpurs have also been tracking Eze for some time but will face competition from Manchester United, with the 26-year-old’s release clause making him very attainable. More

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    Arne Slot to be given ‘one of biggest transfer budgets in Liverpool history’ as four-man transfer shortlist revealed

    ARNE SLOT is going to be able to splash the cash this summer with Liverpool giving him “no set budget”, according to reports.The Reds wrapped up the Premier League title with four games to go and are looking to build on their stellar season.Arne Slot is set to go on a spending spree this summerCredit: EPADean Huijsen is attracting interest and he has a £50m release clauseCredit: GettyMilos Kerkez is highly-rated by Anfield chiefsCredit: ReutersSince Slot’s arrival last summer, only winger Federico Chiesa and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvi, who stayed at Valencia on loan this season, have been signed.But a much busier window is ahead for the club with the boss to be backed by “one of Liverpool’s biggest ever transfer budgets”, claim The Telegraph.Chief Richard Hughes was previously at Bournemouth and he is ready to go shopping at his old employers.Liverpool want to bolster their defence with Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez top targets.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe centre-back has a £50million release clause and there is set to be a major battle for his signature with the likes of Real Madrid involved.Despite being admirers of Kerkez, Liverpool are said to not want to overpay as they look for someone to share the left-back role with Andy Robertson rather than replace him.Remaining on the south coast, Antonie Semenyo is another Cherries star highly-rated on Merseyside.A top striker is Liverpool’s main priority and they see Newcastle’s Alexander Isak as the dream signing.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut they know a deal will prove very difficult and are instead supposedly looking at Eintracht Frankfurt ace Hugo Ekitike, who has an £80m price tag on his head.Liverpool’s transfer war chest is set to be hugely bolstered by player sales.Cheeky Mo Salah reveals Liverpool’s Premier League title felt way better without Klopp, Mane and FirminoThe champions will cash-in on keeper Caoimhin Kelleher for £25m amid interest from Premier League sides like Newcastle and West Ham.Saudi Arabian clubs are after Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota – but not all three will be sold at the end of the season.Offers will be reportedly considered for Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas and on loan star Ben Doak, while the future of Harvey Elliot is unclear.Antoine Semenyo is a target for Liverpool this summerCredit: Getty More

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    Leeds join Sean Longstaff transfer race with £10m Newcastle star also wanted by Premier League rivals

    LEEDS UNITED have joined Everton in the chase to sign Newcastle’s Sean Longstaff.Daniel Farke’s side have secured promotion to the Premier League and are wasting no time in looking to bolster their squad.Sean Longstaff is gaining interest from Leeds and EvertonCredit: GettyLeeds have been promoted back to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyDavid Moyes is keen on signing a new midfielder in the summerCredit: GettyMidfielder Longstaff, 27, came through the ranks at his boyhood club but has struggled for action this term.The £10million-rated Geordie still has one more season on his contract after Newcastle triggered an extension but boss Eddie Howe admitted his future remains “unclear” as interest in him hots up.Everton’s David Moyes has made him a top target as he plots a major overhaul of his squad.But SunSport understands he will face fierce competition from Farke’s Leeds with the German looking for established Prem stars to help in next season’s fight for survival.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLongstaff has made 31 appearances for Newcastle this term and picked up a Carabao Cup winners’ medal at Wembley but has already admitted he could leave his hometown team.When asked about his future at St. James’ Park in November, he said: “Yeah, if it’s here [Newcastle] it’s great. If it’s not, it’s not.”I want to be valued as a player, I want to be appreciated as a player and whether it’s here, great.”If it’s not here and it’s somewhere else, it’ll be somewhere else.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“In a way I live day to day, game to game and I just try and take in every game.”I get to go to work every day and spend it with my best friends, I don’t know what’s coming ahead.Patrice Evra gives update on MMA debut and reveals Luis Suarez’s response to fight challenge“I don’t know what’s coming down the line, I just try to embrace every day and enjoy every minute because ultimately it won’t last forever.”Meanwhile, Howe admitted he is not sure whether the club will cash in on him while they still can.Speaking a month ago, he said: “His long-term future is slightly more unclear.”But what I can say is that behind the scenes, Sean has been very good, helping the group, training to a high level and I cannot speak highly enough of him as a person.”Who are these famous footballers? More

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    Chelsea leading transfer race to sign ‘new Yaya Toure’ with two other Premier League clubs monitoring starlet

    CHELSEA are leading a trio of Premier League clubs in the race to sign Lorient midfielder Arthur Avom this summer.The 2004-born midfielder is a rising star in French football, with Chelsea, West Ham, and Aston Villa scouts regularly attending his games throughout the season.Chelsea are leading the race for the ‘next Yaya Toure’ who’s playing in Ligue 2Credit: GettyFrench Ligue 2 side Lorient are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal, with his current contract reportedly expiring this summer.However, with Chelsea aiming to become a hot bed for Europe’s top young talents, Avom is reportedly in no rush to sign an extension.He will listen to all offers and will make a decision on his future in the summer.Lorient have a strategic partnership with Bournemouth and believe that the 20-year-old could make the move to the Premier League in a similar deal to the one that took Dango Ouattara to the Vitality Stadium.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS West Ham are also interested, with manager Graham Potter determined to rebuild a midfield that has disappointed massively this season.Aston Villa meanwhile will have European football next season and Unai Emery wants to strengthen. The Aston Villa manager played a key role in developing Nicolas Jackson during his early days at Villarreal and has also set his sights on convincing the talented midfielder to come to Villa Park.Avom, a Cameroonian international, is often compared to Ivorian legend Yaya Toure. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe is blessed with superb technique, a powerful shot, and remarkable stamina, allowing him to play effectively as either a central or box-to-box midfielder.This season, he has featured in thirty league games, quickly establishing himself as one of the first names on Olivier Pantaloni’s team sheet.Cole Palmer spotted running away from Stamford Bridge as baffled Chelsea fans ask ‘where is he going’SunSport understands that Chelsea’s interest is focused on signing Avom and then loaning him to their sister club, Strasbourg.It remains to be seen, however, whether the midfielder prefers a move that brings him straight to the Premier League or one that keeps him in France a little while longer.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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    Man Utd scout ‘Serbian Jude Bellingham’ with Ruben Amorim looking to add goals in summer transfer window

    MANCHESTER UNITED scouts are on the trail of a talented Serbian teenager who is being compared to Paul Pogba and Jude Bellingham.The Red Devils’ search for fresh talent to overhaul an attack set to record their lowest tally of league goals in over 30 years has taken them to Belgrade.Ognjen Ugresic has been compared to Jude Bellingham and Paul Pogba in styleCredit: GettyRuben Amorim’s spies have identified 17-year-old Partizan Belgrade midfielder Ognjen Ugresic as a future prospect worth further inspection.According to reports, United have been to see him live in recent weeks after he made his first Serbian Super League start in early April.Ugresic scored his first top-flight goal in a 3-1 win over Radnicki Nis last weekend and, if he continues to impress, may soon be on the wanted lists of every major European club.His agent certainly thinks so as Ostoja Stjepanovic confirmed that several big names, including some from Serie A, have made inquiries.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the former Macedonia international believes it is too soon for Ugresic to leave Partizan.Stjepanovic said: “I can confirm that the media reports are based on reality, there is interest in him from several sides.“Not only Manchester United scouts are following his development, there are also teams from Serie A.“However, it is too early for him to change his environment now, because in the coming seasons he should get the opportunity to play for Partizan and further develop and progress.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordAlthough protective of his client, the agent is not afraid of drawing comparisons between the youngster and two of the best central midfielders to have graced the game in the last decade.“His style is similar to Jude Bellingham or to some extent Paul Pogba,” he told Nemzeti Sport.“His technique is exceptional, but he also has speed, despite his height. “He plays behind the strikers, has good vision, participates in actions, is intelligent…“He has developed a lot under the leadership of Srdan Blagojevic, but he still needs time.“We have been working together for three and a half years, I see huge potential in him. “His parents and he made a lot of sacrifices to get to the Partizan first team, they travelled three hours by car and back every day to training.”Man Utd player ratings vs BournemouthBy Katherine WalshMANCHESTER UNITED managed to secure a 1-1 draw against 10-man Bournemouth in the sixth minute of injury time.Rasmus Hojlund’s last-gasp equaliser leaves United 14th in the Prem, after Evanilson was sent off for serious foul play with 20 minutes to go.Man Utd target Antoine Semenyo fired the home side into the lead with a thunderbolt opener, after a calamity of mistakes while playing out from the back.Yet United somewhat responded well, mainly through Alejandro Garnacho’s flurry of chances.So was the Argentine the star player for Man Utd? Check out how the players rated. More

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    Erik ten Hag ‘lined up for return to management with Champions League club six months after Man Utd axe’

    ERIK TEN HAG has been shortlisted by a Champions League club six months after his acrimonious exit from Manchester United.Ten Hag, 55, was sacked in October after overseing United’s worst ever start to a Premier League season.Erik ten Hag could be set for a return to management after his Manchester United exitAlonso could be leaving Leverkusen for Real MadridCredit: GettyAccording to Kicker, however, the Dutch tactician could be participating in next season’s Champions League as he is a serious candidate for Bayer Leverkusen.Leverkusen may soon need to replace Xabi Alonso, a year after he led them to an undefeated domestic Double.The Spaniard is a favourite to replace departing Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the season.And the same source claims Ten Hag, who used to work as manager of rivals Bayern Munich’s reserves, is on the reigning German champions’ list of candidates.Read More on Man UtdHowever, there have not yet been any concrete talks with the ex-Utrecht and Ajax boss, who led United to FA and Carabao Cup glory.Nevertheless, the Bundesliga giants have still gathered information on the Dutchman’s situation as they explore the market.But everything will depend on what Alonso chooses to do next.Threrefore, Leverkusen are waiting on the Spanish tactician’s final decision. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis comes after Ten Hag hinted he may never return to management.He is currently enjoying some time off away from the spotlight of the dugout.And he confirmed in February that he’s keeping his options wide open when it comes to his next move.The ex-Man Utd boss would be open to a new project that “suits him” but is currently happy working away from football with his family. More