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      Eight Leicester stars that could be pilfered in summer transfers as club face losing £200MILLION of talent if relegated

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      LEICESTER are set to see their squad decimated of £200million worth of talent if they are relegated from the Premier League. The Foxes are starring down the barrel of relegation to the Championship following their 3-0 defeat against Liverpool.
      James Maddison may head a list of stars which leave Leicester in the event of relegationCredit: Alamy
      The likes of Maddison and Harvey Barnes could see Leicester receive as much as £200mCredit: Getty
      Youri Tielemans is also set to leave in the summer with his contract expiringCredit: Getty
      The club have games against Newcastle and West Ham to try and make a great escape.
      However, if they are unable to do so, £200m worth of talent could be lost to circling suitors.
      James Maddison is the most valuable of these, with a reported transfer value of £48m.
      Newcastle, Manchester United and Tottenham have all been linked to the England international, who has ten goals and nine assists from 28 games in the Prem this season.
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      Harvey Barnes will likely join Maddison in leaving in the summer, with the Magpies once again earmarked for a move for the £28m-rated ace.
      The 25-year-old is the only other star at the club to have hit double figures in goals this season, with 12 to his name.
      Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans will almost certainly leave.
      But with his contract expiring next month Leicester will lose the chance to cash in on the £26m-valued midfielder.
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      Midfield partners Wilfred Ndidi and Boubakary Soumare are also likely to push for moves away from the King Power.
      The £45m-rated pair are both former Champions League stars, though Ndidi’s appearances in the competition did come after joining Leicester on their run to the quarter-finals in 2016/17.
      Full-back duo Ricardo Pereira and Timothy Castagne represent a £24m combination who will likely fetch a decent price due to having contracts running until 2026 and 2025 respectively.
      However, like Tielemans Leicester are set to see a loss of income for centre-back Caglar Soyuncu.
      The £13m-rated Turkish international is also out of contract in the summer, with reports suggesting he is set to join Atletico Madrid on a free transfer.
      Numerous other stars may also leave the King Power Stadium this summer, with a number of stars likely to pursue moves back to the top flight or overseas. More

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      Brighton’s transfer for James Milner could be HIJACKED as former club want to bring him back

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      LEEDS UNITED have made a late swoop to try and hijack Brighton’s plans to sign James Milner.Milner, 37, is out of contract at Anfield this summer.
      Leeds are ready to hijack Brighton’s swoop for James MilnerCredit: Alamy
      And it had been widely-expected that he was set to agree a one-year deal to join former Reds team-mate Adam Lallana at Brighton.
      Now the Daily Mail has claimed that an “emotional return to Leeds could be on the cards” if the Elland Road club avoid relegation.
      Milner came through Leeds’ academy and made his debut for his hometown club aged 16 in 2002.
      He penned a five-year deal in 2003 but was sold to Newcastle just 12 months later as financial problems engulfed Elland Road.
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      The midfielder then went on to star for Aston Villa and England before joining Manchester City.
      He arrived on a free transfer at Liverpool in 2015 and has won the lot during his nine years on Merseyside.
      After winning the Premier League twice at City, he helped the Reds end their 30-year title drought in 2021.
      That was after playing a key role in their Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup successes in 2019.
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      And he added to his trophy cabinet again last season as Jurgen Klopp’s side lifted both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
      Now as he prepares for the next chapter in his storied career, it had appeared that Brighton set to be the winners in battle to secure the experienced ace’s signature.
      However, he has often spoken fondly of Leeds are his old employers “are in the hunt” to sign him.
      And this update states that “a move back to Elland Road cannot be ruled out with no decision yet made” – although they will need to retain their Premier League status to pull off the deal.
      Leeds, who have just appointed Sam Allardyce to try and save them, currently occupy the final relegation spot.
      They are a point behind Everton with two matches – away to West Ham and at home to Tottenham – left to play.
      Milner burst onto the scene as a teenager with hometown club LeedsCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Piers Morgan tells Arsenal to sign five top stars to ‘actually win major trophies’

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      PIERS MORGAN called for Arsenal to make five world-class signings if his beloved Gunners hope to “actually win major trophies”.Mikel Arteta’s side limped to a 3-0 home defeat to Brighton on Sunday, meaning Manchester City can be crowned Premier League champions as early as Saturday.
      Arsenal were humiliated by Brighton on Sunday as their title dreams crashedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Arsenal-mad Piers is convinced Arsenal need five major signings to win silverware next season.Credit: Reuters
      Despite Arsenal having topped the table for a staggering 93 per cent of the season so far, City can secure their fifth title in six seasons against Chelsea this weekend.
      Should Arsenal lose at relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest, Pep Guardiola’s team will be crowned champions without having to play.
      Arsenal-mad Piers was furious in the wake of Sunday’s thrashing at home to Brighton, and called for five major signings for the Gunners to compete for silverware next season.
      Taking to Twitter on Tuesday morning, he said: “If Arsenal want to actually win major trophies next season, here is my shopping list… and we need all of them.
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      “Min-Jae, Caicedo, Rice, Mitoma, Osimhen or Vlahovic.”
      Napoli defender Kim Min-Jae has played 43 times in all competitions for the Serie A champions this season, and is rumoured to have a release clause between £43million and £52million.
      Both Moises Caicedo and Declan Rice have been tipped for a move to the Emirates this season.
      The Gunners had offers of £60m and £70m for the Brighton star knocked back in January, while West Ham captain Rice is also expected to move on in the summer.
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      Arsenal are prepared to offer Rice a deal worth £300,000-a-week, with Hammers boss David Moyes admitting last week that there is a “good chance” the England midfielder will leave the club this summer.
      Fellow Brighton midfielder Mitoma has caught the eye this season, chipping in with seven goals and four assists.
      Victor Osimhen, meanwhile, is Serie A top scorer with 23 goals in 29 games.
      He has been linked with a host of top clubs throughout the season as both Chelsea and Man Utd seek to bolster their attacking ranks.
      Dusan Vlahovic – Piers’ final must-have star – has just 10 goals this season but, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, is frustrated at Juventus.
      SunSport columnist Piers’ suggestions were welcomed by fellow Arsenal fans, with one saying: “You need to train Arsenal from next season.”
      Another added: “Caicedo and Rice probably are the no brainers.” More

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      Neymar wanted by four Premier League clubs including Man Utd and has always dreamt of transfer

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      NEYMAR could be in line to complete a “dream transfer” by joining one of his four favourite Premier League clubs this summer.That’s after SunSport revealed Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al Thani’s plan to sign the Brazilian should he complete a Manchester United takeover.
      Neymar could have his pick of English clubs this summer with Man Utd leading the raceCredit: EPA
      Neymar, 31, looks set to leave Paris Saint-Germain after six years as the French side plot a mammoth rebuild.
      And Mundo Deportivo claims there are numerous English clubs keen on a transfer.
      Neymar has previously revealed his admiration for Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Man United.
      Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is also thought to be preparing an offer.
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      And the report adds the Brazilian could have his pick of the bunch at the end of the season, with each side expressing interest.
      But SunSport understands United hold the most serious interest in Neymar.
      The Red Devils are plotting to bolster their forward line this summer.
      However, a deal hinges on the outcome of the takeover saga, with Sheikh Jassim the man bidding to bring Neymar to Old Trafford.
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      He is unlikely to be the only PSG departure this summer, with Lionel Messi also set to leave.
      The World Cup winner’s contract is expiring after two years in the French capital.
      And Barcelona are hoping to seal a stunning return.
      But Messi is also thought to have received a world-record salary offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.
      Should he accept, the Argentine forward would reignite his legendary rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo – who joined Al-Nassr in January. More

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      Arsenal set to shatter transfer record to beat Man Utd to Declan Rice – smashing the £72m spent on flop Nicolas Pepe

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      ARSENAL are reportedly set to open talks with West Ham over a move for Declan Rice – and they are willing to smash their transfer record.The Gunners’ record signing is still Nicolas Pepe, who arrived for £72million in 2019.
      Arsenal are ready to bid £90million for Declan RiceCredit: Reuters
      But Arsenal are set for another summer of big spending after qualifying for the Champions League for the first time since 2016.
      And top of Mikel Arteta’s wishlist is Hammers captain Declan Rice.
      The midfielder is being eyed by Manchester United and Manchester City but Arsenal are prepared to splash £90m to bring him to North London, report the Daily Mail.
      West Ham have set Rice’s asking price at £100m, despite the England international’s contract expiring next year.
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      However Arsenal appear reluctant to match that valuation, though would be prepared to offer Rice a deal worth £300,000 a week.
      Bukayo Saka is also set to earn £300,000-a-week after agreeing terms on a new deal which is set to be announced soon.
      It is believed there will be changes to the club’s wage structure as Edu and co. look to attract players who can help Arsenal push on once again.
      And the Gunners are also prepared to sell players to raise funds, including midfield maestro Granit Xhaka who was also tipped to move last summer.
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      Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen are said to be eyeing the Swiss and Arsenal could let him go for around £15m.
      As well as Rice, Arsenal are believed to be plotting moves for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi and Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby. More

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      Barcelona chief says he will ‘do everything we can to bring Lionel Messi back’ ahead of summer transfer pursuit

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      BARCELONA’s president has promised to “do everything” to bring Lionel Messi back to the club.The Argentine legend infuriated Paris Saint-Germain when he missed training for an unsanctioned visit the Middle East with his family recently.
      Barcelona are attempting to bring Lionel Messi back to the clubCredit: Rex
      He was then slapped with a suspension by PSG for the unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia – although they later backed down.
      In his first game back after the incident, the 35-year-old was jeered and whistled by some of the team’s supporters in their 5-0 win over Ajaccio.
      Messi now looks set to depart, along with world-record signing Neymar, who SunSport understands is another target for United, with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.
      And there is also a host of interest from the MLS in bringing him to the States.
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      However, fresh from clinching the LaLiga title last night with a 4-2 win at Espanyol, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has vowed to try and re-sign the icon.
      He told Jijantes: “We will do everything we can to bring Leo Messi back to Barcelona.”
      Vice-president Rafa Yuste also added to Carrusel: “Messi? He’s a very good friend of many guys who are celebrating La Liga today… I’m sure he is so happy! I would love Messi to come back.”
      And Laporta has also now revealed that to RAC1 he has already been in contact with the superstar.
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      He said: “I spoke with Messi recently, we have a relationship with him.
      “Messi is the best player in the world and any coach would want him in his team. He had some unpleasant incidents with the fans in Paris, I won’t disturb him right now.
      “We exchanged some messages recently. Barca is Messi’s home and Barca can compete with Saudi Arabia and everyone.”
      Messi departed the Nou Camp in 2021 due to the club’s financial difficulties making a new contract impossible.
      He penned a two-year deal with PSG but the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will become a free agent in June. More

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      Kim Min-jae ‘AGREES Man Utd transfer with Napoli star ironing out final details before joining Ten Hag’s men’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are closing in on the signing of Napoli star Kim Min-jae, according to reports.The player has supposedly agreed to join the club with just the final details left to be sorted.
      Kim Min-jae looks set to join Man UtdCredit: Alamy
      Reports from Naples-based outlet Il Mattino claim chiefs have persuaded him to make the move to the Premier League.
      Napoli are already searching for a new centre-back to replace him.
      The South Korean international has impressed in Serie A this season, helping his side win the Scudetto.
      Kim has played 43 times in all competitions, scoring two goals in a team that has kept 15 league clean sheets this season.
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      He only joined Napoli last summer from Turkish club Fenerbahce for a fee of £15million.
      And they are set to turn a huge profit on him with his release clause that Man Utd must pay rumoured to be between £43million and £52million.
      Just a matter of days ago, it was reported that Kim has been offered a “colossal” contract by United.
      The player has been happy at Napoli but has always dreamed of a move to the Premier League.
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      Erik ten Hag will be delighted to add Kim to his defensive options after the team struggled while Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane have been injured.
      Luke Shaw has filled in there, meanwhile, the futures of Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire could be impacted by this potential new signing.
      Man Utd also remain keen on Kim’s team-mate Victor Osimhen.
      The club could make a double swoop this summer with Napoli desperate to keep hold of the striker, who would cost over £100million. More

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      Aston Villa want to raid Tottenham for forgotten man and Spurs fans fear he’ll be a big hit at rivals

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      ASTON VILLA are plotting a raid for Tottenham’s forgotten man Giovani Lo Celso – but Spurs supporters are fearing he will be a big hit at their rivals.Unai Emery, 51, has performed a stunning job since replacing Steven Gerrard in the Villa Park dug-out in October.
      Unai Emery is eyeing a swoop for one of his former playersCredit: Getty
      Giovani Lo Celso has shone at Villarreal during his loan spell from TottenhamCredit: Getty
      And his side’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham, who are still searching for Antonio Conte’s replacement after they ruled out Julian Nagelsmann, on Saturday means they are now just behind the seventh-placed North London side on goal difference in the table. 
      Emery is already looking for reinforcements to bolster his squad over the summer and we reported last month how one of those is the Argentina international that played for him at former side Villarreal.
      Lo Celso is currently on loan at Villarreal from Tottenham after initially spending the second half of last season there.
      He made 26 appearances under Emery on loan at Villarreal last term and helped the club reach the Champions League semi-final.
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      He has shone again in the current campaign and now a fresh report states Villa are ready to step up their pursuit of the 27-year-old attacker.
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano tweeted: “Aston Villa have concrete interest in Gio Lo Celso and the player would be keen on the move; still waiting to understand who’s gonna be new Tottenham coach as he will return from Villarreal.
      “Unai Emery, pushing for Lo Celso; but it’s not the only name in the list.”
      Spurs are believed to be open to selling Lo Celso on a permanent basis and inserted a clause in his loan deal that allowed the club to listen to transfer offers back in January but a switch failed to materialise.
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      The South American is under contract in North London until 2025.
      Lo Celso signed a five-year deal when he joined Spurs from Real Betis in 2020.
      But he only made 55 appearances in the top-flight since his arrival prior to his loan exit in January 2022.
      However, some supporters feel that he could return to make an impact following his impressive displays in Spain and fear a sale to Villa could backfire.
      One wrote: “I have a feeling he will cook like [Kyle] Walker and [Kieran] Trippier under a good manager while us getting s****er everyday.”
      Another tweeted: “We should keep him.”
      As another added: “Imagine if Lo Celso starts to ball like he does with Argentina next season.” More