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    West Ham ‘expect Man Utd to HIJACK Arsenal’s transfer bid for Declan Rice’ as they hold out for huge fee

    WEST HAM believe Manchester United will hijack Arsenal’s hunt for Declan Rice.The Hammers are confident of getting their full asking price of £100million-plus for their England midfielder.
    Declan Rice will be the subject of a huge transfer tug of war this summerCredit: Getty
    Boss David Moyes admits he expects to lose his skipper this summer.
    But Rice, 24, has two years left on his contract.
    That means an expected club record bid from Arsenal of £92m with add-ons might not be enough.
    The Daily Mail say the Hammers are ready to hold out for much more as they believe United are preparing a bigger offer.
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    It comes as the Gunners reportedly line up three alternatives to Rice.
    Manager Mikel Arteta is still keen on Brighton anchorman Moises Caicedo after two failed bids in January.
    And Real Sociedad’s one-cap Spaniard Martin Zubimendi remains on the radar.
    The third name mentioned is Wolves captain Ruben Neves.
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    The £45million-rated Portugal ace has also been linked with United and Liverpool.
    Arsenal might hope Old Trafford Erik ten Hag continues to prioritise a world-class frontman for his summer transfer activities.
    United’s prime strike targets Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen could cost a similarly-massive amount to Rice and use up the majority of their transfer budget. More

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    Chelsea and Man Utd ‘send scouts to watch Gent wonderkid Gift Orban but must stump up massive transfer fee’

    MANCHESTER UNITED, Chelsea and Tottenham have all sent scouts to watch Gent striker Gift Orban, according to reports.The 20-year-old lit up the Belgian Pro League and Europa Conference League this season, scoring 20 goals in 20 appearances for Gent.
    Three Premier League clubs are interested in OrbanCredit: Getty
    And according to The Evening Standard, his incredible form has attracted interest from some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
    United, Chelsea and Spurs are all scouting Orban, who joined Gent from Stabaek in January.
    But the Buffalos are reluctant to let him go unless a substantial bid is made.
    The striker is also understood to be happy to stay and develop in Belgium.
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    United and Chelsea have both prioritised signing a striker this summer.
    The Red Devils are considering a swoop for Tottenham’s Harry Kane, who has just one year remaining on his current contract.
    However, Spurs want £100million for their all-time top goalscorer.
    United are also keen on the prospect of signing Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, but they face competition from Chelsea.
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    Osimhen, who has scored 28 goals in 37 games for the Italian champions this season, comes with a huge £130m price tag.
    But Chelsea are said to be hoping to complete a swap deal including Christian Pulisic. More

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    Man Utd star ‘set to quit club to join Rangers as Erik ten Hag targets replacement’

    MANCHESTER UNITED loan star Jack Butland looks set to join Rangers after reportedly agreeing to lower his wage demands.The 30-year-old has spent the second half of this season on loan at Old Trafford from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.
    Jack Butland looks set to join Rangers instead of returning to Man UtdCredit: Getty
    With his contract at Selhurst Park up in the summer, Gers boss Michael Beale targeted Butland on a free transfer.
    We reported how the Scottish giants were willing to match his salary from the Eagles.
    And they hoped to lure him north of the border with the promise of first-team action.
    It was then speculated that Butland’s salary had been deemed too expensive by Rangers.
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    And then it emerged that United also wanted him back as cover for David de Gea – meaning that Butland had to decide whether he wants to play regularly with Gers or bank more cash at the Red Devils.
    The stopper, who has won nine Englnd caps, now appears certain to be heading to Ibrox.
    The Daily Mail have claimed that the fact he knew Beale “really wanted him” had led to him agreeing “a compromise on his personal terms”.
    And now he is “closing” in on a transfer to Rangers.
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    Butland has made just 17 appearances in the last three years.
    And he has made NONE this season during his time at both Palace and United.
    Now Erik ten Hag will have to look elsewhere for a replacement in order to fill the void left by Butland in his squad. More

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    Arsenal ‘monitor three Declan Rice transfer alternatives’ as West Ham prepare to snub £90m offer for star

    ARSENAL are reportedly monitoring three alternatives to West Ham captain Declan Rice.The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the England international over the last few months.
    West Ham are demanding a high fee for Arsenal target Declan RiceCredit: Getty
    Arsenal are also monitoring Moises CaicedoCredit: Getty
    The Gunners were interested in Martin Zubimendi in JanuaryCredit: Getty
    However, West Ham are still keen to keep hold of their star player are demanding a fee of at least £120million.
    The North London outfit are expected to only go as high as £90m for Rice.
    The bid is thought to fall below what the Hammers want for Rice which has seen Arsenal draw up a list of three alternatives, according to the Daily Mail.
    The report states that Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, Wolves’ captain Ruben Neves and Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.
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    Zubimendi, 24, was a January target of the Gunners but he opted to stay at the LaLiga outfit, despite the club’s willingness to pay his release clause.
    He has been tipped as one of the best midfielders in Spain, with Barcelona manager Xavi suggesting he is an “extraordinary pivot”.
    Arsenal also tried to sign Caicedo, 21, in the January window but saw a £70m bid rejected by Brighton, despite the midfielder handing in a transfer request.
    The Ecuadorian did sign a new contract at the Amex Stadium and with the club guaranteed to be in Europe next season, he could be a tricky man to get away from the South Coast.
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    Ruben Neves is also a potential option for the clubCredit: Getty
    The last name, Neves, 26, has admitted that he wants to be playing Champions League football.
    However, the report suggests that the Molineux outfit would prefer to sell him to a foreign club.
    Wolves have set a price tag of £45m on the club captain, which would likely make him the most affordable option for the Gunners.
    Arsenal are also in the market for a more attacking midfielder to compete with Martin Odegaard.
    Chelsea’s Mason Mount and Manchester City Ilkay Gundogan have been touted as potential options for the club. More

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    Man Utd in desperate race to seal Kim Min-jae transfer before release clause kicks in as PSG join hunt for Napoli star

    MANCHESTER UNITED are trying to wrap up a deal for Napoli ace Kim Min-Jae as Paris Saint-Germain circle. The Red Devils are ready to table an offer for the South Korean centre-back, whose £40million release clause becomes active on July 1. 
    Man Utd are desperate to get a deal done for Napoli star Kim Min-jaeCredit: Rex
    Kim, 26, shone at the World Cup for his country.
    And he has just won Serie A but must return home for military service in June. 
    Nicknamed “The Monster”, he is one of Europe’s hottest properties after helping guide Napoli to their first title in 33 years. 
    United boss Erik Ten Hag is desperate for an elite striker this summer but also wants to bolster his defence. 
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    They remain favourites to land long-term target Kim, who is believed to want a Prem move. 
    But he is also on PSG’s wishlist.
    And his representatives have held talks with the French champs.
    Napoli only signed Kim at the start of this season from Turkish side Fenerbache for £15m. 
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    Manchester City retain an interest given his relatively cheap release clause.
    However, RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol remains Pep Guardiola’s first choice.  More

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    Forgotten ex-Chelsea star who won it all for academy and England youngsters now a free agent at 25 after being released

    A FORMER Chelsea whizkid who won it all in their star-studded academy side has today become unemployed.Full-back Jay Dasilva was tipped to reach the very top as he burst through the ranks with both the Blues and England.
    Former Chelsea and England youth star Jay Dasilva is looking for a new clubCredit: Getty
    The left-back has been released by Bristol City after his contract expiredCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Alongside the likes of Tammy Abraham and Dominic Solanke, the 25-year-old lifted almost every trophy possible for club and country at youth level.
    Dasilva captained England to Under-19 European Championship success back in 2017.
    Then he was part of the U21 Three Lions squad that won the prestigious Toulon Tournament the following year.
    He also made history by winning the FA Youth Cup three times at Chelsea.
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    Dasilva, alongside team-mate Jake Clarke-Salter, is one of the only players in history to triumph in the competition three times along with five of Manchester United’s famed Busby Babes.
    And it was not only domestically that the all-conquering Chelsea young guns dominated – they also lifted the Uefa Youth League twice.
    After a brief loan spell at Charlton Athletic in 2017, DaSilva rejoined the club again for the entirety of the following campaign, and his displays saw him crowned the Fans’ Player of the Year.
    The defender then decided that he wanted regular first-team football, and after failing to make a single senior appearance at Stamford Bridge, he left Chelsea permanently for Bristol City in 2019 after a successful season-long loan with the Robins.
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    DaSilva has gone on to make nearly 100 appearances for them in the Championship but he is now looking for a new club after it was announced that he was being released today.
    He and City were unable to renegotiate his contract with the club offering significantly reduced terms on the lucrative agreement he signed four years ago.
    But there seems to be no hard feelings as he penned a classy farewell message on social media that read: “To everyone at Bristol City, my time at the club has come to an end and I would like to thank everyone involved.
    “The last four years have flown by but they will stay with me forever.
    “Thank you to all my team-mates, managers and staff along the way and, of course, thank you to all the fans. It’s been nothing but love from the start! I’ve loved every minute here and I will miss playing in red at Ashton Gate.
    “I wish the club nothing but success for next season and the future. Thanks for everything.”
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    Man Utd ‘check up on Osimhen and Vlahovic’ as transfer Plan B in case they fail to land Kane

    MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly considering Victor Osimhen and Dusan Vlahovic as potential transfer alternatives to Harry Kane.Erik ten Hag has prioritised signing a striker this summer, with Wout Weghorst set to return to parent club Burnley.
    Man Utd are interested in signing KaneCredit: Alamy
    The Red Devils are also considering a move for OsimhenCredit: Getty
    Vlahovic is another name on the shortlistCredit: AFP
    Tottenham striker Kane has emerged as his top target, but it could prove to be a challenge to tempt him away from north London.
    Although the 29-year-old has just one year left on his contract, the Lilywhites are refusing to sell him for anything less than £100million this summer.
    So Man Utd have identified two potential alternatives.
    According to Daily Mail, United’s senior staff members have checked on Napoli striker Osimhen and Juventus star Vlahovic in recent weeks.
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    Osimhen is expected to be the more expensive option, with Napoli holding out for a fee of £130m.
    Meanwhile, Vlahovic could set the Red Devils back £80m.
    Both players are also on Chelsea’s radar.
    Ten Hag is also eager to add a young attacker to his ranks.
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    Evan Ferguson was initially on his transfer wishlist, but he recently penned a new long-term deal with Brighton and is expected to stay at the Amex beyond the summer.
    The United boss is also considering a swoop for Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund, who is expected to cost around £40million.
    The 20-year-old, who joined the club in a £15m move from Sturm Graz last summer, has scored seven goals in 29 Serie A appearances for the Black and Blues this season. More

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    Man Utd fans beg ‘take the money and run’ as forgotten man is lined up for £30m transfer exit to Premier League club

    NOTTINGHAM FOREST are interested in signing Manchester United star Dean Henderson on a permanent deal, according to reports.The goalkeeper joined Forest last summer in a loan deal until the end of the season.
    Nottingham Forest want to sign Dean Henderson for £30millionCredit: Reuters
    And now the club want to tie him down for the future after securing their Premier League spot for next season with a 1-0 win over Arsenal.
    According to Manchester Evening News, Forest are prepared to spend £30million on the shot-stopper.
    And it is believed Henderson would be open to the move as he would have a regular spot in the team ahead of Euro 2024.
    He has even remained at Forest and watched the Arsenal win despite not playing a game since January after suffering a thigh strain.
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    Henderson, 26, underwent surgery on the injury this month but is still expected to be out for four months.
    But that has not deterred Forest who have paid his £110,000-a-week salary in full this year.
    Henderson had previously hit out at how he was treated by ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer upon joining Forest after being forced to play second fiddle to David de Gea.
    Erik ten Hag spoke to the stopper in January over a potential return to Old Trafford from Forest after Martin Dubravka’s loan at United ended and he headed back to Newcastle.
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    However, Henderson informed him that he had no desire to play back-up to De Gea after being restricted to just three appearances last term.
    He could decide to move this summer and many United fans believe the club should accept an offer of £30million.
    One wrote: “£30m!! Take it and run!”
    Another added: “£30m? Why’s it not agreed already?”
    A third said: “Think this is a good move all round, he won’t be number one at United next season whether we sign a keeper or not and the money is solid.”
    And another commented: “No brainer! Sell him and use the money to get David Raya!” More