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      Thiago Silva breaks silence on Chelsea transfer exit rumours and reveals two reasons why he COULD leave this summer

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      CHELSEA star Thiago Silva has broken his silence on rumours linking him with a transfer away and revealed two reasons why he could leave.The 38-year-old signed a new one-year deal in February but reports have suggested that he has grown frustrated at the current situation at the Blues.
      Thiago Silva has stressed he will stay at Chelsea if the club still want himCredit: Alamy
      Silva has been linked with an emotional return to his former club Fluminense in his homeland of Brazil.
      But in an interview with ESPN, the veteran has suggested he will stay at Stamford Bridge.
      He said: “I have a contract here, right? It’s strange, because several things have come out and fans become very passionate.
      “It’s even boring for me. It’s been only two months since I renewed with Chelsea, if I’m not mistaken, and I’ve always fulfilled my contracts.”
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      The centre-back that outlined the only two reasons why he would move on this summer, saying: “I only won’t stay here if Chelsea decide they don’t want me for next season.
      “Or if the new coach arrives and doesn’t want me to stay.
      “I intend to fulfil the contract that I signed until next year and then, next year, we’ll see what happens.”
      On Fluminense, Silva said: “I’ve always followed them since I left, I’ve always stayed very close. Every time I’m on vacation I go there, I do my training there. I have several friends there.
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      “There are many messages getting sent, saying ‘come back soon’. There is great anxiety from them, especially when things are coming out in the press, some untruths.
      “I even said to my wife, ‘I don’t know what meeting they’re talking about claiming I’m close to a return’, there’s nothing.
      “After another year, there would certainly be a desire to return.”
      Silva’s outspoken wife Belle also confirmed the player is hoping to still be at the club next season.
      She said: “We, my family, my husband, children and me are very happy here in London, in Chelsea.
      “So my family and I are blue and we are Chelsea and we are staying. Go Blues.”
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      Messi booed by PSG fans in first match since Saudi trip with team-mate admitting ‘it hurts’ amid Barcelona transfer talk

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      LIONEL MESSI was booed by Paris Saint-Germain fans in his first match back since his unsanctioned trip to Saudi Arabia.The Argentine legend missed training to visit the Middle East with his family.
      Lionel Messi was jeered by PSG fans versus AjaccioCredit: Rex
      Danilo Pereira has been left saddened by the supporters’ reactionCredit: AP
      Messi was then slapped with a suspension by PSG for the unauthorised trip – 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.
      Team-mate Danilo Pereira was left saddened by the fans’ reaction, saying: “The context is hard, it hurts to see a teammate being whistled.
      “If we have to whistle, we have to whistle the whole team.”
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      Messi travelled to Saudi Arabia to fulfil commercial work as he’s an ambassador for the country’s tourism board.
      Since agreeing the £25million deal last year, he had only been to the nation once.
      Messi’s contract at PSG ends this summer and despite the club having the option to renew it for one-year, he reportedly wants to leave and club are understood to be happy for him to go.
      He has been linked with a return to Barcelona, where he spent 21 years, winning ten LaLiga titles and four Champions Leagues.
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      The Catalan giants are keen to bring him back due to the financial boost he can offer the club as they aim to balance the books amid cash difficulties.
      However, Barca must reduce their wage bill and Messi may have to take a huge pay cut to re-join his former side.
      He has also been linked with a lucrative move to a club in Saudi Arabia. More

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      Pochettino already in talks with Chelsea over transfer targets with FIVE names discussed including Osimhen alternative

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO has already identified FIVE transfer targets for Chelsea in the summer window, according to reports.The Argentine coach, 51, has agreed to take over at Stamford Bridge in June after one year out of football.
      Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to take over at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      Victor Osimhen is a Chelsea target but is also being monitored by Manchester UnitedCredit: Rex
      Pochettino was sacked by Paris Saint-Germain at the end of last season.
      And while he has been linked with a move to Manchester United and return to Tottenham, he finally appears to have landed in West London.
      The ex-Spurs boss has reportedly compiled his transfer wishlist as he prepares to do business in the summer.
      According to The Mail, Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez is Pochettino’s No1 option when it comes to bringing in a centre-forward.
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      Lautaro Martinez is being monitoredCredit: Getty
      Emi Martinez is another Pochettino transfer targetCredit: PA
      The Inter Milan star, 25, is seen as an alternative to Napoli’s Victor Osimhen – who is also on Chelsea’s radar but is the subject of much interest from Manchester United.
      Another compatriot Pochettino is eyeing up is Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez.
      The 30-year-old World Cup winner has been mooted as a possible signing for Spurs, but Chelsea could look to hijack the deal and establish him as their No1 ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy.
      West Ham captain Declan Rice is another target of Pochettino’s as he looks set to leave the London Stadium at the end of the season.
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      The England midfielder, 24, is receiving interest from Arsenal and Manchester United, but Chelsea are aware he was a boyhood Blues fan.
      And Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister is the fifth and final man on Pochettino’s hitlist.
      His agent has confirmed he will depart Brighton in the summer, with Liverpool another potential destination.
      They may have to break the bank however, with the Seagulls reportedly looking for around £70m for the World Cup winner.
      Declan Rice has a number of Premier League clubs pursuing himCredit: Rex
      Alexis Mac Allister is set to leave Brighton at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Jude Bellingham’s brother Jobe spotted at Sunderland’s play-off win over Luton as 17-year-old prodigy nears transfer

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM’S brother Jobe was spotted at Sunderland’s play-off first-leg win over Luton ahead of a summer move. The Birmingham City prodigy, 17, travelled to the Stadium of Light and could be playing in the Premier League next season after the Black Cats’ 2-1 win put them in pole position to reach Wembley.  
      Fans believe they spotted Jobe Bellingham outside Sunderland’s groundCredit: Twitter
      Jobe Bellingham could leave Birmingham this summerCredit: Alamy
      Jobe, the younger brother of Borussia Dortmund and England superstar Jude, made 23 appearances in his breakthrough campaign at St Andrew’s.
      But he now looks set to join his sibling in leaving their boyhood club aged 17 after just one full season. 
      Jobe has been linked with a move away and his relationship with Sunderland executive Kristjaan Speakman and coach Mike Dodds could seal the deal.
      They both played integral roles in his development at Birmingham, potentially proving the clincher. 
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      The hot prospect is also a central midfielder like his brother and made his senior debut aged 16 years and 107 days. 
      Jobe was 69 days older than Jude was when he first burst onto the scene for the Midlands-based side.
      Bellingham Jnr’s 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.
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      “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. He’s in that shadow isn’t he? Wonderful kid, wonderful family.”
      Birmingham pocketed £25million after selling Jude back in 2020 and it is unclear how much they would be getting for the next member of the Bellingham family.
      Meanwhile, Jude could be in line for a huge summer transfer himself with Real Madrid reportedly leading the way.
      The LaLiga giants have supposedly offered the player a £12million-a-year deal.
      However, Dortmund and Real Madrid are yet to agree a fee and they want £124million.
      Manchester United and Manchester City are also in the race to sign him.
      Jude Bellingham could see his brother follow in his footstepsCredit: Getty More

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      Kyle Walker to snub interest from Europe to join former club on free transfer next year at end of Man City deal

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      KYLE WALKER is ready to snub interest from abroad and see out the final 12 months of his contract at Manchester City.Walker, 32, has been linked with a switch to AC Milan — potential Champions League final opponents for City.
      Kyle Walker is ready to snub a move to Europe when his Man City contract endsCredit: Rex
      But the England man will not agitate for a move and remains happy at the Etihad.
      There are no immediate talks planned over another extension to his present £160,000-a-week terms.
      But despite rotating him more this season, Pep Guardiola believes Walker can still mix it at the top level.
      And the Catalan boss is happy to let youngster Rico Lewis bide his time for more regular starts.
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      Walker made no secret of eventually ending his career back at boyhood club Sheffield United.
      But the defender would need to be a free agent for it to be a realistic option.
      Last week he was praised for his handling of Real Madrid danger-man Vinicius Jr in the Euro semi-final first leg, even though the Brazilian did hit a stunner in the 1-1 draw.
      City paid £50million to sign Walker from Tottenham in 2017.
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      And the Three Lions star, chasing a fifth title medal, is still one of the fastest players in the Premier League.
      Etihad bosses will wait until the chase for the Treble is over before discussing all options with the player, including the possibility of an additional season. More

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      Man Utd battling City for Kovacic with Chelsea resigned to losing star in summer transfer

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      MATEO KOVACIC is “likely” to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, according to reports.The Croatian midfielder, 29, is set to enter the final year of his contract this summer.
      Mateo Kovacic, right, will enter the final year of his Chelsea contract this summerCredit: Alamy
      There is no sign an agreement will be reached to extend his deal beyond 2024.
      And new Blues owner Todd Boehly is keen to avoid players entering the final 12 months of their deals for fear of them departing on free transfers.
      Chelsea, who will not be in the Champions League next season, are also wanting to decrease the size of their squad following a £600million spending spree over the past two windows.
      A host of midfield options – N’Golo Kante, Enzo Fernandez, Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mason Mount and Carney Chukwuemeka – means Chelsea can afford to offload Kovacic.
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      According to The Guardian, Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Manchester United are all interested in the former Real Madrid man.
      A move to Bayern is perhaps the most logical destination for Kovacic given he would reunite with Thomas Tuchel – who he won the Champions League under at Chelsea in 2021.
      But Man Utd will also be fighting for his signature as they seek world-class midfielders to go alongside Christian Eriksen and Casemiro.
      And Man City could pursue the Croat if they lose Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer at the end of the campaign.
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      Kovacic signed a deal to permanently join the Blues in 2019 after a one-year loan spell at Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea paid in the region of £40m, with the World Cup finalist going on to rack up more than 200 appearances, six goals and 15 assists.
      Along with his Champions League winner’s medal, Kovacic has also won the Europa League and Club World Cup during his time in West London.
      And he could be heading out of Chelsea’s exit door with England international Mount.
      The Blues academy prospect has failed to agree a new deal with his boyhood club and is set to become a free agent next summer.
      It means Boehly and Co could opt to cash in on him in the coming months, with Liverpool keeping a keen eye on the Three Lions star. More

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      Barcelona ‘very close to signing Ruben Neves’ with Mendes expected to push Prem star’s dream transfer through

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      BARCELONA are close to signing Wolves star Ruben Neves, according to reports.His agent Jorge Mendes is ready to push through a deal that will see the midfielder secure his dream move.
      Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves is closing in on joining BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Super agent Jorge Mendes is helping facilitate the transferCredit: Reuters
      Neves will replace Barca legend Sergio Busquets, who announced he will quit the club at the end of the season.
      Xavi reportedly prefers to bring in Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi or Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat, but they cannot afford either of them due to ongoing financial troubles.
      Neves is a more cost-effective option and his wages will fit in the club’s salary cap as they look to balance the books, claim Sport.
      Barcelona now await the all-clear from LaLiga after they effectively imposed a transfer ban on them.
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      Yet the Catalan giants are believed to have a plan to work around it and still sign players should league chiefs agree.
      A number of swap deals are being considered this summer with Mendes proposing that Ansu Fati heads in the other direction and joins Wolves.
      The Premier League side are supposedly ready to hand Barca £30million plus Neves for the winger but that offer has not progressed due to Fati wanting to stay at the club.
      Neves sees his contract at Molinuex expire at the end of next season.
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      He has been at Wolves since 2017 after arriving from Porto and captained them regularly.
      The 26-year-old has also been linked with moves to Manchester United and Arsenal.
      Meanwhile, the report also suggests that Franck Kessie and Sergino Dest are set to leave Barca and could also be used in a swap deal. More

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      Mario Balotelli lined up for bizarre transfer to 12th club with Arsenal star tipped to join him

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      MARIO BALOTELLI is being linked with ANOTHER transfer less than 12 months after signing for Swiss side FC Sion.The former Manchester City and Liverpool striker, 32, signed a two-year deal at the beginning of the season and has netted six goals in 18 games for the club.
      Mario Balotelli is being linked with a move away from FC Sion this summerCredit: Getty
      Catalin Cirjan is a young talent in Arsenal’s squadCredit: Getty
      But he is already being mooted with a potential exit this summer as interest from Romania emerges.
      According to Romanian outlet GSP, Rapid Bucharest are keen to strike a deal with the Italian forward.
      However, they have been told they will need to pay Balotelli £880,000 up front in order to acquire his signature.
      A move to Bucharest would make it the 12TH transfer of the attacker’s journeyman career.
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      It would also be his SIXTH club in just four and a half years.
      And he could be joined at Rapid by Arsenal youngster Catalin Cirjan.
      The 20-year-old Romanian midfielder has been training with Mikel Arteta’s side.
      He was even included on the bench in four of their Europa League games this season.
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      But he is yet to receive any minutes for the first team.
      And a loan move to Bucharest is now being touted as an option for the 2023/24 campaign.
      Cirjan has registered four goals and one assist in 36 appearances for Arsenal’s U21s.
      He has also been capped by Romania’s U16s, but refused to turn out for their U20 side after being called up.
      He later claimed he felt “unwanted” by the national team. More