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      Arsenal ‘make huge breakthrough in Declan Rice transfer race with West Ham & England ace preferring Gunners to Man Utd’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly made a huge breakthrough in their transfer chase of Declan Rice.The Gunners are among the clubs desperate to sign the West Ham and England star.
      Declan Rice is said to prefer the chance to join ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich also remain interested in the midfielder.
      However, the Mirror report Rice is ready to make it clear he favours a move to the Emirates – in a major boost for the North Londoners.
      Rice, 24, will likely be allowed to leave the London Stadium if a Champions League club comes in and matches the Hammers’ £100million asking price.
      But it is Arsenal who have been working hardest, with boss Mikel Arteta devising a plan to rebuild his midfield this summer around Rice.
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      That could see both Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka exit the club, with Rice and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo top of the transfer wish list.
      And the West Ham academy graduate – who was released by Chelsea aged 14 – appears keen to join the project.
      Rice has publicly insisted he remains fully focused on the Hammers for now, especially as he prepares to lead his team out in Prague for the Europa Conference League final on June 7.
      However, once the season is over, speculation will no doubt ramp up with Rice such an in-demand star.
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      Both he and best-mate Mason Mount are wanted in a summer rebuild at Old Trafford that also features England skipper Harry Kane.
      But Bayern fans were feeling confident when the popular Rice was filmed heading out for West Ham training and saying: “Guten morgan,” German for ‘hello’.
      West Ham are already said to have lined up a possible replacement for Rice in the shape of relegated Southampton’s captain James Ward-Prowse.
      Mikel Arteta wants to build his midfield around the England starCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea and Liverpool ‘looking to raid Southampton’s £40m midfielder Romeo Lavia’ after relegation to Championship

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      CHELSEA and Liverpool are both reportedly preparing to battle it out for Southampton star Romeo Lavia.The 19-year-old joined the Saints from Manchester City last summer for £14million.
      Chelsea and Liverpool are plotting a £40m swoop for Southampton’s Romeo LaviaCredit: Getty
      The midfielder has shone on the South Coast during his 33 appearances despite Southampton being relegated from the Premier League.
      Those displays also brought international recognition with Lavia winning his first Belgian cap earlier this year.
      With Euro 2024 on the horizon, Lavia is unlikely to want to drop down into the Championship with Saints and seems one of the players certain to leave St Mary’s once the transfer window re-opens.
      The Times claim that Southampton see him as “their most valuable asset” as they plot a rebuild and are likely to demand at least £40m for him.
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      And they also state that both Chelsea and Liverpool are in the running to sign him.
      However, despite a clause that says he can be brought back to the Etihad if Man City match any bid made for him, his former club are not believed to be keen.
      Jurgen Klopp is planning his own overhaul at Liverpool over the coming months with long-serving stars such as James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain due to depart Anfield with replacements needed.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea’s director of recruitment Joe Shields signed Lavia for Southampton before he made the switch to Stamford Bridge.
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      And this update claims he is after the ace again – although he has allegedly struggled to convince everyone at the club to make the move.
      Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to watch Lavia against Brighton last weekend but the final decision is likely to come down to incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino. More

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      Ten Hag begs Man Utd to buy ‘better players’ for title fight – but transfer targets like Kane and Mount could cost £365m

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      ERIK TEN HAG has sensationally claimed Manchester United need “better players” to fight for the Premier League title.The Red Devils clinched Champions League football on Thursday evening with a 4-1 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford.
      Erik ten Hag has called for Manchester United to sign players in the summerCredit: PA
      Declan Rice and Harry Kane are two men on Man Utd’s radarCredit: Reuters
      But they remain well adrift of local rivals Manchester City – who sit 17 points clear of their neighbours heading into the final weekend of the season.
      And Ten Hag has admitted his squad needs to be bolstered significantly if they are to end their decade-long pursuit of a league title.
      Speaking after the win over Chelsea, he told Sky Sports: “It is a good base to build on but standards have to go up and demands have to rise.
      “We have to work in the summer with this squad but we also have to strengthen in the window with this squad.
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      Mason Mount looks set to leave Chelsea at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      “We want to compete for the title but it has to be realistic. It is what is there.
      “Now, we are far away so there is a lot of work to do but we need better players if want to compete for the highest.”

      The size of Ten Hag’s transfer kitty this summer looks set to depend on who owns the club.
      The Glazers’ sale continues to drag on as British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani are embroiled in a bidding war.
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      Kim Min-jae may opt to swap Italy for England amid reports of Man Utd interestCredit: Getty
      United have been linked with signing a host of huge players and could shell out as much as £365million on FIVE stars.
      Tottenham striker Harry Kane is the most high-profile target as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his contract.
      But the England skipper could still set United back £100m as Spurs hold out for a huge fee for their all-time record scorer.
      Another Three Lions star seemingly on the market is midfielder Mason Mount.
      The Chelsea man also has just one year left on his existing deal and has been linked with United, Arsenal and Liverpool.
      Ten Hag is keen to acquire him for £55m, but Blues owner Todd Boehly is believed to be commanding £80m.
      And Mount’s childhood friend, Declan Rice, is expected to cost even more when he departs West Ham.
      The 24-year-old Hammers captain has been priced at £100m by David Moyes’ men.
      And interest from a number of Premier League giants – such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd – could drive the price through the roof.
      Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae is another summer pursuit that will cost around £40m.
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      And Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong could come in as competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot.
      But he is also valued at around £45m – so nobody is expected to come to Man Utd on the cheap this summer.
      Jeremie Frimpong, in red, could be set for a summer move to Old TraffordCredit: AFP More

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      Arsenal already have Granit Xhaka replacement lined up as they target transfer for ‘perfect’ £34m midfielder

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      ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a move for Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu as Granit Xhaka’s successor.Mikel Arteta’s men have enjoyed a superb Premier League campaign, albeit while spurning a healthy lead to lose out on the title to Manchester City.
      Orkun Kokcu could be set for a summer move to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Granit Xhaka is expected to leave Arsenal at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Many of their impressive displays have come with the midfield duo of Xhaka and Thomas Partey at the heart of the team.
      Jorginho was signed from Chelsea in January to provide some crucial back-up.
      But now as the Gunners prepare to do business in the summer transfer window, Xhaka, who has played more than 200 games across a seven-year spell, looks set to depart.
      The Swiss captain, 30, is entering the final year of his deal at the Emirates.
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      And he is being heavily linked with a move to German side Bayer Leverkusen.
      Aware of Xhaka’s likely exit, Arsenal are already eyeing up his replacement.

      According to Record, Feyenoord man Kokcu, 22, is being targeted by the North London side.
      He has contributed 12 goals and five assists in 45 appearances this season.
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      Benfica have been long-time admirers of the Turkish international.
      However, there are now issues that could block a deal with the Portugese side – namely the £34million price tag.
      And Benfica are also concerned about competition from other clubs.
      Liverpool and Sevilla are understood to be interested in the midfielder – who has helped Feyenoord claim the Eredivisie title this season. More

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      Man Utd and Liverpool battle Real Madrid in transfer race for World Cup winner and Bayern Munich star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool are reportedly battling Real Madrid in the chase to sign Benjamin Pavard.The French World Cup winner, 27, has been at Bayern Munich for four years.
      Three huge clubs are all chasing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin PavardCredit: Getty
      The full-back is a regular at the Bundesliga club but speculation has been mounting over his future.
      We reported this week how United supporters reacted underwhelming as they were linked with a move for Pavard.
      Now journalist Georg Holzner claims that the Red Devils face a fight to sign the star.
      It has been reported Premier League rivals Liverpool also want Pavard.
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      And LaLiga giants Real Madrid have also joined the race with all three sides having already contacted Bayern to enquire about the player.
      United are already well-stocked in full back areas, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia occupying the left-back area and Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the main right-backs.
      But Pavard comes with pedigree having won the World Cup in 2018 and the Champions League with Bayern in 2020.
      He has made 29 appearances at club level this term, scoring four goals and registering a single assist.
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      Despite Bayern’s season appearing to be heading towards a potential treble going into the March international break, it now looks set to end in major disappointment.
      The baffling decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Thomas Tuchel has been followed by an incredible collapse.
      The European powerhouse were quickly knocked out of the Champions League and German Cup.
      And they now face losing the league, which they have won consecutively for the last decade, if Dortmund win on the final day of the season. More

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      Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid is ‘IMMINENT’ as Dortmund star snubs Premier League transfer and agrees six-year deal

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S move to Real Madrid is “imminent”, according to reports from Spanish media.The Borussia Dortmund and England man, 19, is understood to have agreed terms with the LaLiga giants as he prepares to sign a six-year deal.
      Jude Bellingham looks set to become a Real Madrid playerCredit: Getty
      Marca believe Bellingham to Real Madrid could be sealed after Dortmund’s final game on SaturdayCredit: Marca
      And he could be confirmed as a Los Blancos player as early as next week after the conclusion of the Bundesliga season.
      Dortmund will win their first German title in 11 years if they beat Mainz on Saturday – a game Bellingham could miss through injury.
      Nevertheless, it would be the perfect farewell for the teenager – who has been sensational for Dortmund since joining from Birmingham in 2020.
      He has contributed 14 goals and seven assists in 42 club appearances this season.
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      He was also sensational for England at the World Cup.
      And according to Marca, a “definitive” move to Real Madrid could come to fruition in the coming days.
      Representatives from the 14-time European champions recently flew over to Germany to discuss a transfer.
      His touch, vision and ability to burst into the area are all characteristics that have seduced Carlo Ancelotti’s men into aggressively pursuing the England international.
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      Jude Bellingham has been superb for Borussia Dortmund this season
      Bellingham’s contract offer from Real Madrid is said to be worth around £87million.
      And it is believed he has left more lucrative offers on the table in order to play for the club – with Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool all circling over the last 12 months.
      He will join up with fellow young midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni as they bid to finally shift veteran legends Luka Modric and Toni Kroos from the first team.
      But there is work for Real Madrid to do as the Copa del Rey is the only trophy they have managed to collect this season.
      Barcelona strolled to the LaLiga title, with Xavi’s men 11 points clear of Los Blancos ahead of the final two rounds of fixtures.
      And Ancelotti’s outfit were thrashed 5-1 on aggregate by Man City in the semi-finals of the Champions League. More

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      Man Utd boss Ten Hag gives update on Marcus Rashford contract ahead of Red Devils star becoming free agent next summer

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      ERIK TEN HAG has given an update on Marcus Rashford’s contract situation.That’s with the Red Devils star potentially becoming a free agent in a year’s time.
      Erik ten Hag has provided an update over Marcus Rashford’s contract situationCredit: AFP
      Rashford, 25, scored his 30th goal of the season in yesterday’s 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea.
      The England star has enjoyed a stunning campaign for club and country after also scoring three times at the World Cup.
      But United fans fear they may end up losing their homegrown ace in the summer of 2024.
      Rashford’s contract is approaching its final year.
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      And United are yet to strike an agreement as they look to add Three Lions teammate Harry Kane to their squad.
      Boss Ten Hag has already told supporters to “trust the process.”
      And he now claims to have a “good feeling” about United’s latest round of contract talks with Rashford.
      Ten Hag said: “We are working on that. I have a good feeling about that.
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      “Marcus wants to stay. We want him to stay so we have to find each other.”
      Speaking earlier this month about contract talks, Ten Hag added: “I know but I don’t talk about the process. Let the process go.
      “Once again, this is not important at the moment for me or Rashy.
      “For him, it is to get more goals this season and he is playing a wonderful season.
      “Marcus wants to stay and we want him to stay, so I think we will find each other.” More

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      Gary Neville in disbelief that Chelsea have no Joao Felix transfer clause as ‘he’s the one option they need’

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      GARY NEVILLE is in disbelief that Chelsea do not have the option to buy Joao Felix at the end of his loan move.The Portuguese forward joined the Blues in January in a temporary move away from LaLiga side Atletico Madrid.
      Gary Neville can’t believe Chelsea do not have an option to buy Joao FelixCredit: Getty
      The on-loan attacker has been a bright spark in a disappointing seasonCredit: AFP
      Felix was allowed to leave Atletico after he was believed to have fallen out with manager Diego Simeone.
      It is thought that the relationship between Felix and the Argentine became so tense that it had “broken”.
      Despite a turbulent start that saw Felix sent off against Fulham, he has been one bright spark for the club during their appalling second half of the season.
      The forward has netted four goals in 15 appearances in the Premier League.
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      But more than his goals, the 23-year-old has proved to be a threat against the league’s defences.
      Felix even managed to grab a great solo goal during the defeat to Manchester United as he carried the ball from the halfway line before slotting home.
      But pundit and former United star Neville is amazed that Chelsea do not have the option to buy him this summer.
      He said during commentary of the game at Old Trafford: “They’ve signed everyone but the one player they should have an option to buy on they haven’t got.”
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      Felix has hinted at a desire to stay at the club beyond his loan move as he lifted his shirt after scoring against Bournemouth.
      And the club have been linked with trying to purchase him in the summer.
      However, in a move to get the price down, there are reports suggesting that Chelsea will offer players as part of a swap deal.
      But as it currently stands, Felix will return to Spain at the end of the season.
      The Blues squad currently boasts 32 player and the new manager, believed to be Mauricio Pochettio, will have a say over trimming it down in the summer.
      Stars such as Mateo Kovacic, Christian Pulisic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Edouard Mendy, Hakim Ziyech, Conor Gallagher and Kalidou Koulibaly could all be sold. More