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      Man Utd transfer plans thrown into chaos as agent reveals top target will join military next month

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      MANCHESTER UNITED target Kim Min-jae is set to complete military service next month.The Napoli star has attracted plenty of interest from around Europe with his fantastic displays in his side’s title-winning campaign this term.
      Kim Min-jae has been in stunning form for NapoliCredit: Alamy
      Kim was claimed to have agreed terms with the Red Devils by Italian press earlier this week.
      But his agent has cooled such talk, while confirming that the 26-year-old will be attending mandatory military training next month.
      He told Star News Korea: “It is not true that a deal has been done with Manchester United.
      “Kim is concentrated on seeing out the season, besides which we still don’t know which English clubs will qualify for the Champions League next term.
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      “There is no rush for the future. United were interested in him when he was still in China, but we only ever chatted about that.
      “I repeat, there has been no concrete contact. In any case he has to enrol for military service in June.”
      Able-bodied men in Korea are required to undergo between 18 and 21 months of military service between the age of 18 and 35.
      Kim, like Son Heung-min, received an exemption by winning the Asian Games in 2018 – but still has to participate in a reduced three-week training block.
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      He will complete the training in June and July, with Son having done so in 2020.
      Kim has been in exceptional form for Napoli this season, helping them to win their first title since 1990.
      He has made 43 appearances, having joined from Fenerbahce last summer.
      The highly-rated defender also played at the World Cup for South Korea, and represented Jeonbuk in the K-League and Beijing Gouan in the Chinese Super League, prior to moving to Europe.
      Son Heung-min completed his military training in 2020Credit: AP More

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      Delighted Arsenal fans say ‘we are acting like a big club again’ as transfer plan for wonderkid revealed

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      ARSENAL fans are delighted to learn of the club’s long-term plan for Charlie Patino.The promising youngster spent the season on loan at Blackpool in the Championship.
      Charlie Patino wants to leave Arsenal on a permanent basisCredit: Getty
      Arsenal want to loan Patino out again but he is now believed to be keen on a permanent move to further his development.
      However the Gunners are planning to include a buyback clause in any deal that will see the midfielder sold, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Arsenal fans are glad such an option will be included as it gives the Gunners an opportunity to bring him back to the Emirates if he performs well elsewhere.
      Some fans believe the plan is evidence Arsenal are acting like a big club in the transfer market once again.
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      One supporter wrote: “Moving like a proper club 🤝🏼”
      Another added: “We are acting like a big club again.”
      A third said: “Best thing ever….please if we’re going to let him go let there be buy back clause.”
      Another commented: “Good luck to the lad and happy to see lessons are being learnt in terms of covering our backs and planning.”
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      Patino made his senior debut for Arsenal in a League Cup victory over Sunderland in December 2021.
      He then made his first start in a FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest in January 2022.
      Patino has played 37 times for Blackpool in all competitions this season, scoring three goals and assisting a further four. More

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      Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe ‘agrees £3m transfer to new club with medical to take place in next few days’

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      SUNDERLAND are closing in on the signing of Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe.Like his elder sibling, Jobe Bellingham has caught the eye for Birmingham after rising through the club’s youth system.
      Jobe Bellingham is closing in on a move to SunderlandCredit: Rex
      He has enjoyed a breakthrough season at St. Andrew’s, making 23 appearances in all competitions.
      Now Bellingham, 17, looks set to move to the north-east with the Black Cats close to a deal.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano Sunderland have had a £3million bid accepted by Birmingham.
      Bellingham has reportedly agreed to join and he is set to undergo a medical at his new club in the coming days.
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      The midfielder visited the Stadium of Light last weekend to watch Sunderland beat Luton in the play-off semi-final first leg – a tie they lost this week.
      Bellingham’s Blues team-mate Troy Deeney is convinced he can be as good as Jude after hitting the gym this season.
      He told Kammy & Ben’s Proper Football Podcast: “He’s put on 10 kilos this year, he’s going to be an absolute monster just like his brother is.
      “He is going to be unbelievably talented, you can’t deny that, but it is just going to take him a year or two longer than his brother.
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      “He’s in that shadow isn’t he? Wonderful kid, wonderful family.” More

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      Seven stars set to light up U20 World Cup including Garnacho pal wanted by Man Utd and Prem cult hero’s son

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      CHELSEA moved quickly to snap up three of the brightest young talents set to grace the stage at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup, which kicks off in Argentina on Saturday.The month-long tournament is often a showcase for the best teenagers in world football to get noticed by bigger clubs.
      Fabricio Diaz has already received interest from BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Manchester United and AC Milan are among the clubs linked with Ignacio MiramonCredit: Getty
      Blues fans can relax in the knowledge that their club has already closed deals for Brazilian midfielder Andre Santos, Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez and USA goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.
      But who else will the numerous scouts from European clubs be focused on when the action gets underway?
      Fabricio Diaz (Uruguay)
      Uruguayan skipper Fabricio Diaz looks ripe for a move to Europe this summer after outgrowing his domestic league, where he has already made over 100 appearances for Liverpool of Montevideo.
      An insatiable tackler and accurate passer of the ball, Diaz is very tactically mature for his age and also takes charge of all of his team’s set pieces.
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      Barcelona were reportedly close to getting a deal done for him last month, but it has since gone quiet while Premier League clubs have been deterred because he does not have an EU passport, making it virtually impossible for him to secure a UK work permit right now.
      Kim Ji-soo (South Korea)
      Kim Ji-soo, centre, has been likened to fellow South Korean Kim Min-jaeCredit: Getty
      Giant Seongnam centre-back Kim Ji-soo is still only 18, but dominates in the air and in the tackle in a way that has drawn comparisons to fellow countryman Kim Min-jae of Napoli.
      He has recently caught the eye of scouts from European clubs with Brentford understood to have offered a fee equivalent to his £560,000 buyout clause.
      The K-League outfit know that Kim’s value could rocket if he impresses in Argentina.
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      Dor Turgeman (Israel)
      Dor Turgeman will feature for Israel at the U20 World CupCredit: Getty
      One of the stars of Israel’s outstanding UEFA Under-19 Championship side last summer, Dor Turgeman is known for his clinical finishing.
      The Maccabi Tel Aviv forward is about to enter the final year of his contract and, although he appears to lack top-class pace, he has reportedly attracted the interest of Benfica.
      Tomas Angel (Colombia)
      Tomas Angel, left, is the son of a former Premier League strikerCredit: Getty
      His father is ex-Aston Villa man Juan Pablo AngelCredit: Getty
      The son of former Aston Villa striker Juan Pablo Angel, Tomas, was born in Birmingham but plays for Atletico Nacional in Medellin.
      Unlike his father, who was a classic number nine, Angel operates just off the front and can drift into wide areas.
      He caught the attention of Premier League and Ligue 1 scouts at last summer’s Toulon tournament and could be leaving Colombia in the near future.
      Marcos Leonardo (Brazil)
      Marcos Leonardo is on the radar of Roma and Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      The current jewel of Santos’ youth set-up, Marcos Leonardo will wear the number nine shirt for the Samba stars in the tournament.
      Fast and skilful, the 20-year-old scored 17 goals in 40 appearances last year and looks destined for a big future in the game.
      Santos have reportedly slapped an £18million price tag on his head in the face of interest from Roma and Sporting Lisbon.
      Owen Wolff (USA)
      PSV look to be the most likely suitors for Owen WolffCredit: Getty
      Owen Wolff is the son of former US international Josh and currently plays in central midfield for his father’s Austin FC outfit in Major League Soccer.
      Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, who have a partnership with Austin FC, are at the front of the queue for his services when the time is right for the teenager to make the move abroad.
      Ignacio Miramon (Gimnasia La Plata)
      Ignacio Miramon, a 19-year-old defensive midfielder, has been impressing in Argentina’s top flight this year and looks set to be a first choice for Under-20 head coach Javier Mascherano this month.

      He has been scouted by the likes of Manchester United, Udinese, Fiorentina, Watford, Besiktas, Inter Miami and AC Milan ahead of the tournament.
      Gimnasia will demand up to £9.5million, the value of his current release clause, for his signature. More

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      Brentford ready to step up £25m transfer chase for Coventry ace Viktor Gyokeres as Bees seek Ivan Toney replacement

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      BRENTFORD are reportedly prepared to “step up” their pursuit of Coventry striker Viktor Gyokeres as they seek a replacement for banned talisman Ivan Toney.Toney, 27, was handed an eight-month ban by the FA on Wednesday after breaching gambling regulations.
      Viktor Gyokeres has been sensational for Coventry in the Championship this seasonCredit: PA
      Ivan Toney has been banned from football until January 2024Credit: Reuters
      It means he will miss their final two games of this season and the first four months of the 2023/24 campaign.
      As a result, Brentford are expected to be on the lookout for a striker this summer.
      And according to talkSPORT, Gyokeres is a leading target for Thomas Frank.
      The Swedish forward, 24, has bagged 43 goals in 115 appearances for the Championship side.
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      And this season he has been in sensational form, netting 21 times in the second tier.
      Gyokeres has inspired his side to the play-off final where they will take on Luton on May 27.
      Coventry will be in a stronger negotiating position to keep him if they can secure promotion.
      But either way, they are expected to demand at least £25million.
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      As well as Brentford, Wolves are also understood to be interested in the ex-Brighton man.
      And the Seagulls would welcome the sale of Gyokeres as they inserted a sell-on clause into his transfer when he joined Coventry for £1m in 2021.
      Meanwhile, Brentford sit ninth in the Premier League table with two games remaining.
      Wins over Tottenham and Manchester City would given them an outside chance of securing European football next season. More

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      Ivan Toney could leave Brentford in £80m transfer this summer despite eight-month ban, ex-England star claims

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      IVAN TONEY has been backed to leave Brentford in an £80million transfer this summer.That’s despite being handed an eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules.
      Ivan Toney has been backed to leave Brentford despite his betting banCredit: AP
      The Brentford and England striker was hit with the punishment after being charged with 232 breaches in November.
      Toney, also fined £50,000 and warned over his future conduct, will not be allowed to train until September.
      And the 27-year-old is unable to play in a match until mid-January next year.
      Toney’s suspension also looks set to end his hopes of securing a move to a top club this summer.
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      Numerous teams are hoping to land a top-class striker, with the likes of Chelsea recently linked.
      But former Three Lions forward Darren Bent reckons Toney can still make a big-money transfer at the end of the season.
      And he even reckons clubs will be willing to pay up to £80m, despite Toney being out of action for two-thirds of a year.
      Bent told talkSPORT: “You know what the bonkers thing is, though? I know he has been banned for eight months and he won’t feature until January, I think someone big will still get him.
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      Darren Bent reckons Toney could fetch a mammoth £80mCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      “You know what Brentford might have to do, I know they have Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo…
      “Say Chelsea come in with a massive offer for him, Brentford might have to take that money and replace him.
      “That is half a season, done. I don’t think Brentford will be in relegation trouble but next season, it will be more difficult.
      “They might have to take the £70m/£80m fee and replace him, he is going to be a big miss. You can’t cover the fact he will be a big miss.”
      Brentford boss Thomas Frank certainly feels Toney could shine at a bigger club.
      He said: “If Ivan was playing in a top-four club, he would score 25-plus goals. I’m convinced about that.
      “I’m very happy he is playing for us and not another club and I think it is remarkable what he has done.”
      Toney joined Brentford from Peterborough for around £10million in 2020.
      31 goals in his debut season saw the Bees promoted to the Premier League.
      After netting 12 times last term, Toney has hit 20 this season to help his side record an impressive top-half finish.
      As for his suspension, Brentford said in a statement: “Ivan was charged with breaches of FA rule E8 and had a personal hearing earlier this week.
      “Brentford FC is currently awaiting the publication of the written reasons of the independent Regulatory Commission. 
      “We will review them before considering our next steps.”
      The FA’s official statement read: “Ivan Toney has been suspended from all football and football-related activity with immediate effect for eight months, which runs up to and including 16 January 2024, fined £50,000 and warned as to his future conduct for breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules.
      “The Brentford FC forward was charged with 262 breaches of FA Rule E8 in total between 25 February 2017 and 23 January 2021. 
      “The FA subsequently withdrew 30 of these breaches and he admitted to the remaining 232.  
      “His sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent Regulatory Commission following a personal hearing. 

      “He is permitted to return to training only with his club for the final four months of his suspension starting from 17 September 2023.
      “The independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for these sanctions will be published in due course, and The FA will wait to review them before commenting further.” More

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      Ex-Liverpool star who partnered Carragher in defence left unemployed at 32 after release by Championship club

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      FORMER Liverpool ace Daniel Ayala will be left unemployed after his contract expires with Blackburn.The Spanish defender is set to be released by the Championship club following three years at Ewood Park.
      Daniel Ayala will be released by BlackburnCredit: Getty
      He made five Premier League appearances for LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Ayala joined the Lancashire club in 2020 after seven years with Middlesbrough.
      But before joining Boro, he had spells at Nottingham Forest, Norwich, Derby, Hull and Liverpool.
      He played five times in the Premier League for the Reds, making his debut as a substitute in a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham in 2009.
      He played a full 90 minutes for the club on two occasions, with both games ending in 4-0 wins.
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      During this time he played alongside club legends such as Jamie Carragher, Fernando Torres, Javier Mascherano, and Steven Gerrard.
      Ayala had joined the Anfield side as a youth prospect from the Sevilla academy but failed to hit his potential at the club, leading to his exit.
      Now 32 years old, the defender will be looking for a new club following his release from Blackburn.
      Speaking of his time at the Rovers, he told club media: “It’s a bitter-sweet moment really.
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      “I’ve been really happy here for the last three years and part of me wanted to stay, because it’s a great club, with great fans and great staff, but I know that it’s part of football and I have to move on.
      “I’ve had some really happy times here, but also some down moments as well, especially with a few injuries, which prevented me from playing as many games as I wanted and perhaps showing a bit more what I can do.
      “Missing out on the play-offs in the last two seasons has been really frustrating, because I can see that the team has got enough to get there.
      “For one reason or another we just fell short, but the club is in a great position to challenge again, with a great manager, a great group of players and real togetherness, and I firmly believe that they can get there.”
      Blackburn missed out on a spot in the playoffs this season despite a thrilling 4-3 win over Millwall at The Den on the final day of the season. More

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      Arsenal fighting to keep hold of William Saliba as three ‘major’ clubs enquire about summer transfer

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      ARSENAL could face a fight to keep hold of William Saliba this summer, with three ‘major’ clubs reportedly enquiring for his signature.The French international is out of contract at the Emirates at the end of next season.
      William Saliba is reportedly attracting interest from three “major” clubsCredit: Getty
      Saliba, 24, had been a major part of Arsenal’s title charge this year, helping the team to a total of 11 clean sheets in his 27 Premier League appearances.
      But, after picking up a back injury in Arsenal’s Europa League round of 16 second leg loss to Sporting in March, the centre-back was ruled out for the season.
      And according to French source RMC Sport, three unnamed “major” clubs have enquired about Saliba’s signature.
      Arsenal are keen not to let Saliba go without a fight however, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta approving plans to offer the Frenchman a new deal.
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      The Gunners sat eight points clear at the top of the table when Saliba suffered a fracture to his back but have since been hunted down by a ruthless Manchester City.
      They have kept just one clean sheet in nine games since Saliba was sidelined, with costly draws to Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton costing them in the title race.
      They have since been thrashed by title-rivals Manchester City and Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton as the Gunners’ title challenge has gone up in smoke.
      Arsenal will look to bounce back from Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest this Saturday.
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      Arteta aimed to keep spirits up ahead of the clash, telling Sky Sports: “Mathematically it’s still possible.
      “We need to digest the result and the performance in the second half, understand why and have a different reaction (against Forest)”
      The Gunners will aim to keep their feint title hopes alive at The City Ground this Saturday. More