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      Brentford open contract talks with Ivan Toney despite 8-month ban as they ‘identify £25m striker replacement’

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      BRENTFORD are planning to launch contract talks with Ivan Toney despite his eight-month ban, according to reports.The England striker was banned until January by the FA after being found guilty of breaching gambling rules.
      Ivan Toney is set to be banned until JanuaryCredit: AP
      Toney, 27, has two years remaining on his £20,000-a-week contract at the Gtech.
      Bees chiefs had been growing resigned to losing their star man, who has gathered interest from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham.
      But the Mail claim that Brentford could look to show their support for Toney amid his ban by handing him a new deal.
      Club bosses believe that they are unlikely to receive their £50m asking price this summer, given his suspension.
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      They could seek to hand Toney a pay rise, albeit less than the £150k a week he could receive elsewhere.
      In return the Bees could grant their star man a favourable release clause, protecting his value in the process.
      Toney has been in red-hot form this season, bagging 20 Premier League goals.
      Thomas Frank’s side go into their final two matches still possessing an outside chance of European qualification, albeit with Toney set to miss both.
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      Brentford could theoretically terminate Toney’s current deal for breach of contract, saving them £640,000 in wages in the short term.
      They will not consider this option, however, given the millions in transfer value they would lose out on.
      Despite their support for Toney, Brentford are mulling over striker transfer options.
      According to talkSPORT, the Bees are after Coventry ace Viktor Gyokeres.
      The Sky Blues are set to demand at least £25m for their star striker, irrespective of whether they are promoted to the Premier League.
      Mark Robins’ men will take on Luton in the Championship play-off final next week.
      Coventry sharp-shooter Viktor Gyokeres is on Brentford’s radarCredit: Rex More

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      Former Chelsea wonderkid who snubbed Real Madrid transfer wakes up unemployed after he is released from League One club

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      FORMER Chelsea wonderkid Josh McEachran is without a club after being released by League One side MK Dons.The midfielder, 30, was tipped to go to the very top of world football and attracted offers from Real Madrid and Manchester United at the age of 16.
      Josh McEachran made a total of 22 appearances for Chelsea, which included turning out for The Blues in the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The midfielder told the Daily Mail back in 2017 that he turned down the offers because he “believed he was going to make it”.
      He said “When I made my (Chelsea) debut I thought, ‘Ah, that was a good choice for me to say no to Real Madrid,’ but looking back now maybe I should have (gone).”
      The midfielder had been involved with first team training at Chelsea from the age of 15 onwards, having been called up from the youth team by then manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      But he would go on to make just 11 appearances for Chelsea during his time at the club between 2010 and 2015.
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      The midfielder instead found himself bouncing between a number of clubs on loan, including Swansea City and Middlesbrough before joining Brentford permanently in 2015.
      He made 101 appearances for the Bees before moving on to Birmingham City in 2019, where he made just 10 appearances during an injury-hit stint.
      McEachran dropped down a league to join MK Dons in 2021.
      After initially only training with the club to gain fitness, McEachran earned a series of contracts and made 100 appearances for the Milton Keynes side.
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      But it was announced today that McEachran will be without a club going into the summer after MK Dons released their retained list.
      McEachran was one of nine players released by MK Dons following their relegation to League Two.
      Their relegation was sealed on the final day of the League One season, and sparked angry scenes that saw supporters confront Dons owner Pete Winkleman. More

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      Emotional Lucas Moura fights back tears as it’s confirmed he’ll QUIT Tottenham at the end of the season

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      EMOTIONAL Lucas Moura fought back the tears as Tottenham confirmed he will leave the club at the end of the season.The Brazilian will depart Spurs after 219 appearances in five-and-a-half years.
      Lucas Moura will leave Tottenham at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Moura was visibily emotional in his interview with Sky SportsCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPL
      “It was a gift to play for Spurs” 🤍An emotional Lucas Moura fights back tears after confirmation that he will leave Tottenham when his current deal expires at the end of the season 🥺pic.twitter.com/rZqd4dKufO— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 18, 2023

      Moura, 30, is best known for his sensational Champions League semi-final hat-trick against Ajax.
      He has since become a bit-part player at Tottenham, and will depart upon the expiry of his contract next month.
      In a tear-jerking video with Sky Sports, Moura said: “I need to hold the tears.
      “It has been an incredible five years. It was a gift to play for Spurs.
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      “It’s sad to say goodbye, especially when you love the place where you are. It’s very difficult.
      “Great memories, great moments I will keep in my heart forever.”
      Shown the clip of his winner away at Ajax, Moura wells up and added: “I am trying to hold the tears.
      “This moment of course was the best of my career. Special, magic.”
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      In a post on his own social media, Moura wrote: “My Spurs. Wherever I am, my heart will always be here.
      “You are my club. This will always be my home.”
      And in their own statement, Spurs added: “We should like to thank Lucas for his tremendous service to our club and wish him the very best for the future.”
      Moura scored 38 goals for Spurs, also laying on 27 assists.
      The former Paris Saint-Germain star has not started a Premier League game this season.
      Upon his departure, some fans harshly called for more stalwarts to exit – with Davinson Sanchez and Eric Dier the main duo targetted.
      One wrote: “A fair move, now waiting for Sanchez, Winks, Dier to be out next.”
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      While a second huffed: “Now announce Dier, Sanchez and Davies contract cancellations!”
      Plenty of others thanked Moura for his contributions – primarily in Amsterdam.
      One wrote: “Best of luck Lucas. We’ll always have Amsterdam.”
      And a second tweeted: “Thank you for the greatest Spurs moment of my life.”
      Another added: “Best memory I’ve been given in my time as a Spurs fan. Thank you.”
      Moura was linked with a transfer return to Sao Paulo earlier this term.

      He will be eligible for selection in Spurs’ final two matches of the season.
      They host Brentford on Saturday, before finishing with a trip to relegation-threatened Leeds.
      Moura, 30, is most well renowned for his Champions League hat-trick against AjaxCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Ruben Loftus-Cheek in ‘concrete talks’ over huge transfer overseas… and he could join ex-Chelsea team-mates

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      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK is reportedly in “concrete talks” over a major transfer abroad after 19 years at Chelsea.And that would see him reunited with two former Blues team-mates.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be on his way out of Chelsea after 19 yearsCredit: Getty
      Loftus-Cheek, 27, has one year left on his current contract at Stamford Bridge.
      But he has struggled to hold down a spot in the starting XI throughout his time in the senior team.
      Now, though, he is said to be exploring the possibility of a move away amid talk he could be forced out to create space in the over-inflated squad.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Loftus-Cheek is in positive negotiations with AC Milan regarding a summer switch – having first joined Chelsea in 2004 aged eight.
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      AC Milan are looking to overhaul their midfield and have identified the ten-cap England international as a suitable candidate.
      Loftus-Cheek, meanwhile, is said to be keen on the possibility of moving to the San Siro.
      A transfer to Milan was first reported back in March but it is reported the talks are now progressing “very well”.
      Should he make the move, the midfielder would link up with ex-Chelsea men Olivier Giroud and Fikayo Tomori for the Italian giants.
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      Both former Blues stars swapped West London for Milan in 2021 and helped the Rossoneri reach the Champions League semi-finals.
      Loftus-Cheek has struggled to consistent game time this season – especially with Todd Boehly spending more than £600million on new signings.
      Fellow midfielders Enzo Fernandez, Denis Zakaria and Carney Chukwuemeka have provided direct competition in the centre of midfield, as has Conor Gallagher after returning from his loan at Crystal Palace.
      Chelsea also have the experienced pair of N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic as well as Mason Mount all battling for a place in the team.
      Academy-graduate Loftus-Cheek – who has at times filled in at full-back – has made 30 first-team appearances so far this season, including 17 Premier League starts.
      However, he has chipped in with just two assists and is yet to register a goal. More

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      Former highly-touted Chelsea star who spent nine years at Blues unemployed at 29 after being released by TWELFTH club

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      JAMAL BLACKMAN has been released by Exeter City.The former Chelsea youngster joined the Blues as a 12-year-old and didn’t leave until 2021.
      Jamal Blackman made 41 appearances for Exeter CityCredit: Getty
      He was loaned out eight times during his stint in West London, before finally departing two years ago.
      Following permanent spells with Los Angeles FC and Huddersfield, Blackman signed for Exeter City last summer.
      The 29-year-old keeper made 41 appearances in all competitions for the Grecians before being let go this summer.
      On letting Blackman, Jack Sparkes and Jevani Brown go, manager Gary Caldwell said: “It’s never easy telling players their time at the club has ended.
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      “We thank everyone that has departed the club for their efforts this season and in previous seasons and we wish them all the best for their future careers.”
      Exeter came 14th in League One after losing boss Matt Taylor to Rotherham in October.
      Blackman progressed through Chelsea’s academy before earning a professional deal at Stamford Bridge.
      He was named in the Blues’ matchday squad on a number of occasions, but never made a first team outing.
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      Blackman represented England up to Under-19s level.
      He was subsequently loaned by Chelsea to Middlesbrough, Ostersund, Wycombe, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Vitesse, Bristol Rovers and Rotherham.
      The 6ft 6in stopper will now look for a new club ahead of next season.
      Blackman trained alongside Thibaut Courtois at ChelseaCredit: Getty More

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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