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      Pochettino already clearing the decks at Chelsea as Loftus-Cheek in talks, Felix and Zakaria sent back and Sterling out

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      CHELSEA’S new manager Mauricio Pochettino has already started to wield the axe on his bloated squad.Pochettino has taken over the Blues following a disastrous campaign that saw them finishing 12th with their lowest ever Premier League points tally.
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has wielded the axe on his bloated squadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have sent Joao Felix back to Atletico Madrid after his loan deal endedCredit: Rex
      Denis Zakaria has returned to Juventus after his Chelsea loan endedCredit: Rex
      The Argentine tactician is facing a daunting task to get the West Londoners back on track and will have to start by determining which players are surplus to requirements.
      Joao Felix has been sent back to Atletico Madrid after the ex-Tottenham boss decided against making his loan move a permanent deal.
      Atletico president Enrique Cerezo confirmed: “The truth is that I can’t tell you the plan with Joao.
      “Yesterday, we had the news that the new Chelsea manager does not want Joao Felix.
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      “We’ve known for less than 24 hours. He’ll come back here and we’ll see. We don’t have anything planned.”
      Denis Zakaria will also see his loan ended without a permanent switch.
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Zakaria will return to Juventus and “assess his options”.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another star who could be heading out, with AC Milan willing to pay about £20million.
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      Loftus-Cheek has a year left on his current deal and the Blues are looking to offload some of their home-grown players.
      This will help them comply with financial fair play rules after spending over £600m in the last year.
      One academy star already out the door is Dujon Sterling who has joined Rangers on a four-year deal after returning from a loan at Stoke.
      Pochettino is expected to make even more cuts to his squad ahead of pre-season.
      Mateo Kovacic, Christian Pulisic, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher and Kalidou Koulibaly are all on the chopping block.
      Chelsea ace Ruben Loftus-Cheek is on his way to AC MilanCredit: Rex
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      Arsenal shocked by William Saliba’s wage demands and could be forced to sell defender this summer as PSG eye transfer

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      ARSENAL are struggling to sort out a new contract with William Saliba and Paris Saint-Germain are monitoring developments.The French international only has a year remaining on his current £40,000-a-week deal and the Gunners are desperate to secure his services on a long-term basis.
      William Saliba is out of contract next year and is a long way from agreeing terms with ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have been left stunned by Saliba’s wage demandsCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta’s side are ready to offer Saliba, 22, £120k-a-week to be their defensive rock for seasons to come.
      But they have been shocked by the demands being made by the centre-back’s representatives and are currently nowhere near reaching an agreement.
      And Arsenal fear that Qatari-backed PSG will pay Saliba whatever it takes to lure him to the Parc des Princes.
      Boss Arteta insists that Saliba is a crucial part of his long-term plans and has no intention of selling him this summer.
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      But the North London giants are not prepared to let him run down his contract and leave as a free agent next year.
      So now Arsenal are working overtime to reach a compromise agreement and end all the uncertainty surrounding the key defender.
      Saliba is understood to be one of the lowest paid players in the first-team at the Emirates.
      Arsenal acknowledge they need to award him a substantial increase to recognise his importance to the team and plan to put him on an equal footing with the likes of Ben White, Aaron Ramsdale and Oleksandr Zinchenko.
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      But that is miles away from the kind of money French Champions PSG are capable of paying him, particularly if they can get him for a cut-price fee with only a year of his contract to run.
      Arsenal paid £27million to sign Saliba from Saint-Etienne in 2019 but he has only played one season for the club after spending his first three years on loan back with his old club and then at Nice and Marseille.
      He was the mainstay of Arteta’s defence last season until a back injury ruled him out of the last 11 games of the season, which coincided with the team’s laste collapse in the title race.
      The club’s medical team have ruled out the need for surgery and hope he will recover in time for the start of pre-season training in July.
      He has finally settled into life in London after initially being reluctant to return from his loan spell at Marseille last year and has proved to be a huge favourite both in the dressing-room and with the supporters.
      And having recently agreed lengthy new deals with Bukayo Saka and Ramsdale, Saliba’s contract is now top priority for the Emirates hierarchy. More

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      Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea transfer clear-out begins as Sterling agrees shock Rangers move and Zakaria exit confirmed

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      CHELSEA’S new manager Mauricio Pochettino has begun his summer clear-out with Denis Zakaria and Dujon Sterling leaving Stamford Bridge.Zakaria joined the Blues on loan from Juventus last summer but failed to stand out with only one goal in 11 appearances under his belt.
      Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has launched a summer clear-outCredit: Getty
      Chelsea academy graduate Dujon Sterling has joined RangersCredit: Rex
      Denis Zakaria has left Chelsea and returned to Juventus after his loan stint endedCredit: Rex
      According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the midfielder will return to Juve and “assess his options”.
      Romano tweeted: “Mauricio Pochettino has decided also on Denis Zakaria:

      “Swiss midfielder’s set to leave Chelsea in June, he’s not part of the plans.
      “Chelsea will not trigger the buy option clause, Zakaria will return at Juventus and then will assess his options.”
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      Sterling, on the other hand, has joined Rangers after a agreeing a four-year deal with the Scottish giants.
      The 23-year-old started his career at Chelsea’s academy at the age of eight.
      The right-back earned a senior call-up in 2017 and amassed two appearances with the first team.
      The former England youth international was also sent out on loan at Coventry, Wigan, Blackpool and Stoke.
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      Pochettino, though, has a lot more work to do after a disastrous campaign that saw Chelsea finishing 12th with their worst ever Premier League points tally.
      The Argentinean tactician comes in as the West Londoners’ fourth manager in the last 12 months.
      Chelsea started out with Thomas Tuchel last season before his dismissal led to Graham Potter taking over the helm.
      However, a raft of poor results saw Potter also getting the axe with Bruno Saltor taking over in an interim capacity that was cut short by Frank Lampard also coming in as caretaker boss. More

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      Neymar ‘wants to join Man Utd and won’t leave PSG for any other club’ in huge transfer boost for Erik ten Hag

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      NEYMAR wants to join Manchester United this summer.And he is reportedly refusing to leave Paris Saint-Germain for any other club.
      PSG misfit Neymar wants to join Man United this summerCredit: Getty
      Foot Mercato claims Neymar, 31, accepts he has no future at the Parc des Princes this summer.
      And he is now fully focused on securing a switch to Old Trafford.
      L’Equipe claimed last week that United were already in advanced talks with PSG over a move for the world’s most expensive player.
      Neymar cost £192million when he joined the French side from Barcelona in 2017.
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      But after 118 goals and five titles, PSG want to get rid of him this summer.
      United are known to be in the market for a new forward to help out Marcus Rashford.
      Boss Erik ten Hag admitted this week his is desperate for more firepower.
      He told the Times: “What we need besides Marcus Rashford is one extra player with scoring abilities.
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      “Whether it’s coming out of our own squad or we have to sign one.”
      Ten Hag even suggested outcast Mason Greenwood could return.
      But Neymar is keen on completing a move to the Red Devils, with the Brazilian showing no interest in leaving PSG for any other side.
      Should he join United, the veteran is likely to operate on the left flank.
      But as shown with Brazil, Neymar is equally capable of playing as a free-roaming No10.
      He isn’t the only star set to leave the French capital this summer.
      Argentina legend Lionel Messi is also likely to quit, with his contract expiring next month.
      The World Cup winner has offers to play in Saudi Arabia and America.
      But Barcelona are hoping to coax him back by pairing Messi with Robert Lewandowski in attack. More

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      Man Utd ‘ready to pay £65m release clause for transfer target’ with Portuguese star ‘ready to move to Premier League’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to pay Portuguese keeper Diogo Costa’s £65million release clause this summer, according to reports.United are in the market for a new goalkeeper with Dean Henderson set to leave and doubts persisting over David De Gea’s form.
      Diogo Costa could be making a move to the Premier League this summerCredit: Getty
      Boss Erik ten Hag warned long-term stopper De Gea this week that he won’t be guaranteed the No1 spot next season, even if he signs a new contract.
      Ten Hag told The Times: “I will not say he’ll always be my No1 because in a club like Man United there must be competition in all positions.
      “You can’t do it with 11 players. It is impossible. You need double positions.
      “If you observe the biggest teams, you have to be capable of playing from the back, and use your keeper as a plus one in your back, otherwise it’s very simple for opponents to put you under pressure.

      “He [De Gea] had to step up. In a number of games, he showed progression.”
      Portuguese publication A Bola reckon Costa is the man earmarked to provide competition for the Spaniard.

      And they say the Red Devils won’t hold back as they considering matching his 65m release clause.
      Costa, 23, appeared to wave goodbye to Porto fans after the club missed out on the Portuguese title to rivals Benfica at the weekend.
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      He has 12 caps for Portugal and even went a crazy 16 games without conceding for his club this season.
      Costa is represented by super-agent Jorge Mendes who has significant influence in England.
      United’s interest comes as there are significant doubts over the future of De Gea.
      His deal is to set expire at the end of next month after 12 years at the club.
      Despite winning the Premier League’s Golden Glove award with 17 clean sheets, he still made a number of high profile errors.
      And United have asked him to take a huge 50 per cent pay cut to his £375k-a-week deal if he is to stay. More

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      Arsenal legend names three players Mikel Arteta HAS to sign this summer to launch another Premier League title bid

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      ARSENAL legend Bacary Sagna has told Mikel Arteta to sign West Ham’s Declan Rice, Leicester’s James Maddison and Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse.The Gunners launched an unexpected Premier League title bid but ultimately let a commanding lead slip as Manchester City finished five points clear.
      Arsenal legend Bacary Sagna named three stars his former club needs to signCredit: AFP or licensors
      Sagna insists Arsenal should sign West Ham star Declan Rice if Granit Xhaka leavesCredit: PA
      Arsenal could rekindle their interest in Leicester star James MaddisonCredit: Alamy
      Southampton star James Ward-Prowse would be a difference maker at Arsenal, as per SagnaCredit: Getty
      Sagna suggested the North Londoners could finish the job next season if they sign the right players in the upcoming summer transfer window.
      And the former right-back believes Maddison as well as Ward-Prowse would be a good start after their clubs got relegated.
      Arsenal tried to land Maddison in 2021 and may rekindle their interest as he is set to leave Leicester with a release clause in the region of £40million and his contract running out next year.
      Ward-Prowse is also ready to depart after 12 years at St Mary’s with Southampton not willing to accept anything less than £40m ahead of a summer rebuild.
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      Sagna told SunSport, via Lord Ping, when asked who Arsenal need to sign: “James Maddison from Leicester. I also really like Ward-Prowse. He is a player that can change a game on his own.
      “Every team needs a player that can change a game in a heartbeat. You know when Arsenal used to play Stoke, Rory Delap was a player that could change a game on his own because of his long throws.
      “Ward-Prowse is a master at set pieces. When a game is locked and you have a player with his ability, that is so dangerous.
      “His free-kicks are the best in the league. I am not saying that he would start every game, but if you added him from the bench with 15 or 20 minutes to go, he would make the difference.
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      “You need players like that in your team. His free-kicks are ridiculous. He takes them for fun.”
      Sagna also insists Arsenal should do all they can to land priority target Rice if Granit Xhaka leaves.
      Xhaka appears set to move away from the Emirates after seven years of service with Bayer Leverkusen showing immense interest.
      Sagna is adamant the Switzerland international must be replaced by a player of Rice’s calibre.
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      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to tackle the summer transfer windowCredit: Getty
      The ex-France international believes the England star would flourish under Arteta as he would have more freedom in midfield than he does at West Ham while playing with “better players”.
      Sagna added: “I think he would play with more freedom at Arsenal than he currently enjoys at West Ham.
      “I think he will find himself in situations where he will have the opportunity to add more goals to his game because he will be receiving better service at Arsenal and he will be playing with better players who will be able to find him like Odegaard.
      “I think that the only way for Arsenal to allow Xhaka to leave is by signing Declan Rice. If Xhaka leaves, then I would hope Arsenal may very well have something lined up with Rice.” More

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      Coventry condemn racist abuse of Fankaty Dabo as they release him just days after play-off penalty shootout miss

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      COVENTRY have condemned racist abuse aimed at Fankaty Dabo following his play-off penalty miss.That’s after confirming the defender’s exit when his contract expires this summer.
      Coventry have slammed racist abuse aimed at Fankaty Dabo after his play-off penalty missCredit: Rex
      Coventry have also confirmed Dabo will leave when his contract expires this summerCredit: Rex
      Dabo, 27, missed Coventry’s sixth penalty in their dramatic shootout defeat to Luton at Wembley, leaving them stranded in the Championship for another season.
      The former Chelsea academy star was devastated as he blazed his effort over the crossbar.
      And Coventry have now hit out at sick trolls who sent disgusting racist abuse to Dabo in the wake of his miss, vowing to give the fan favourite their full support despite his impending exit.
      A statement read: “Coventry City is sickened and saddened following the racist messages sent to Fankaty Dabo on social media following Saturday’s Play-Off final.
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      “The messages sent by some individuals to Fanktay are abhorrent. We are clear that there is no place for racism in our society and that the Club and our partners will provide all of the support to Fanky that he needs.
      “The Club will work with the PFA, EFL and the Police regarding this matter, and will seek to ban and prosecute any person found to have sent racist messages.
      “Many Sky Blues supporters sent supportive messages to Fanky following the game and we thank them for doing so.”
      Owner and Executive Chairman Doug King added: “The messages sent to Fankaty were disgusting and there is no place for any person who sent such vile abuse at any of our games, and social media is not a hiding place to make these comments.
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      “The Club and our partners will support Fankaty, and we will not hesitate in taking action against those people found to have done this.
      “Coventry is a tolerant and multi-cultural city that we are proud to represent, and there is no place for any form of racism or discrimination in person or on social media.”
      Meanwhile, Coventry also confirmed that Dabo is one of seven first-teamers who will leave this summer when their contracts expire.
      Julien Dacosta, Todd Kane, Sean Maguire, Michael Rose, Martyn Waghorn and Tyler Walker are also leaving.
      Loanees Jonathan Panzo, Callum Doyle, Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Josh Wilson-Esbrand and Luke McNally are also going.
      But captain Liam Kelly has been offered a new one-year contract to prevent his departure on a free transfer. More

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      Fulham working on £2m transfer for 17-year-old wonderkid who graduated from Gheorghe Hagi Academy

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      FULHAM are working on a £2m deal for Romanian teenage sensation Andrei Borza.The 17-year-old left-back currently plays in his native country’s top division for Farul Constanta, who won their first SuperLiga title this season.
      Andrei Borza is wanted by FulhamCredit: Getty
      Borza – an Under-20 international – scored three goals with as many assists during an historic campaign for the club.
      SunSport understands that the Cottagers have had scouts monitoring the defender, and feel now is the time to bring him to West London to further develop his potential.
      Borza signed his first professional contract with Farul last summer, expiring in June 2026.
      Fulham’s main concern in sealing the deal is interest from Dutch giants PSV, who are also preparing a move for him.
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      Borza is a product of the Gheorghe Hagi Academy, named after Farul’s current owner – the legendary Romanian midfielder who played for Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      Fulham need new recruits with loanees Layvin Kurzawa and Cedric Soares returning to PSG and Arsenal respectively this summer.
      It means they have just one recognised left-back in Antonee Robinson.
      However, it is believed Borza would be loaned out next season with a view to getting him more first-team experience in one of Europe’s top five divisions.
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      It could be a busy summer for Marco Silva’s side with them linked with Manchester United midfielder Fred.
      Meanwhile, SunSport exclusively revealed that West Ham are interested in Joao Palhinha.
      Gheorghe Hagi is manager and owner of Farul ConstantaCredit: Getty More