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      Long-term Man Utd & Arsenal target completes shock transfer to join Koulibaly and Neves at Saudi side Al-Hilal

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      LONG-TERM Manchester United target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has finally waved goodbye to Lazio – moving to the Saudi Pro League.The Serbian became a cult-hero at Lazio due to his loyalty – having been linked with a move away virtually every summer.
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic heads to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth £34 millionCredit: Getty
      Man United never managed to get a deal over the line, despite persistent links.
      Milinkovic-Savic, 28, has finally left Lazio – signing for Al-Hilal in a £34million deal.
      The midfielder joins the likes of Ruben Neves and Kalidou Koulibaly in heading to the four-time Asian Champions League winners.
      Neves moved to Al-Hilal in a £47m move from Wolves earlier this summer.
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      While Chelsea flop Koulibaly left the Blues for Al-Hilal in a £17m deal.
      Milinkovic-Savic grabbed more league goals and assists last season than United star Bruno Fernandes.
      Since his move to Italy in 2015, he had been consistently linked with Europe’s biggest clubs – including Real Madrid, Man United and PSG.
      He scored 57 goals and laid on 49 assists in 267 Serie A matches in total.
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      Milinkovic-Savic has finally left the Italian capital in a move that is set to see him pocket around £325k a week.
      He becomes the latest big name star to sign for a Saudi side – following the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante.
      The former Serie A star will play under ex-Benfica boss Jorge Jesus, after the Portuguese boss agreed to take over at Al-Hilal.
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      Liverpool could sell entire first XI midfield as ‘Barcelona target Thiago and Henderson & Fabinho mull Saudi transfers’

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      THREE of Liverpool’s first team midfielders could be set to leave Anfield this summer, according to reports.The Reds bid farewell to Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the end of last season.
      Barcelona want to sign ThiagoCredit: Getty
      Fabinho and Henderson have been linked with a move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: Reuters
      They were quick to acquire two midfield replacements in Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, but three more players are now said to be on the verge of leaving.
      According to Spanish outlet SPORT, Barcelona want to re-sign Thiago Alcantara.
      Liverpool are willing to entertain reasonable offers for the Spaniard, who has less than one year remaining on his current contract.
      Thiago signed for Barcelona as a teenager in 2005 and spent eight years with the club before joining Bayern Munich in 2013.
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      Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have also been linked with a move away from Anfield.
      Both players recently received lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia.
      Liverpool captain Henderson has verbally accepted a £700,000-a-week proposal from Steven Gerrard’s new team Al-Ettifaq.
      The England international, who has two years left on his contract, is now waiting for a deal to be struck with the Reds.
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      Meanwhile, Fabinho has emerged as a transfer target for Al-Ittihad.
      The Saudi Pro League side are reportedly preparing a £40million bid for the Brazilian. More

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      Lionel Messi poses in front of stunning infinity pool on holiday but fans are all saying the same thing

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      LIONEL MESSI is enjoying a family holiday ahead of joining up with Inter Miami… and fans can’t stop talking about his knees.The Argentine is set to join up with his new team later this week, having quit European football for MLS.
      Fans gawped at Lionel Messi’s kneesCredit: Instagram @leomessi
      Messi, 36, has been enjoying some down time with wife Antonela and kids Thiago, ten, Mateo, seven and Ciro, five.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner posted a snap of himself relaxing in a pair of turquoise swimming shorts in front of a luxurious infinity pool.
      But fans couldn’t help but point out the bulges above his knees.
      One fittingly likened Messi’s knees to those of a goat.
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      While a second asked: “why yo knees look like that.”
      A third commented: “Them knees are finished.”
      And another quipped: “Bro. Your knee has a knee.”
      A further social media user was more complimentary, writing: “That’s the secret sauce to being the best footballer in the world, knee muscles.”
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      Messi has been enjoying some family time before joining up with Inter MiamiCredit: Instagram @leomessi
      One fan likened Messi’s knees to those of a goatCredit: TWITTER
      According to Spanish outlet RAC1, Messi’s slightly unusual knee shape is merely down to his enormous inner quadriceps.
      The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star is set to be unveiled in Miami on Sunday.
      According to reporter Franco Panizo, Shakira is set to perform at the event.
      While rapper Bad Bunny and Colombian singer Maluma will also provide entertainment.
      Messi is claimed to have penned a two-and-a-half-year contract worth around £830,000 a week.
      He is set to be unveiled alongside former Barca team-mate Sergio Busquets.
      Both stars turned down lucrative offers from Saudi Arabia in order to move to Inter Miami.
      Messi is set to reunite with former Barca pal Sergio BusquetsCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd ‘have ambitious Rasmus Hojlund swap transfer bid rejected as Atalanta demand £86m in full’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly had a players-plus-cash bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected by Atalanta.The Red Devils have made the striker one of their transfer priorities this summer.
      Manchester United have had a bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected

      And they are believed to be in the process of reaching a transfer agreement for the signings of Hojlund and Andre Onana.
      But their chances of signing Hojlund have taken a blow after United offered Atalanta a player exchange deal including money on top.
      Atalanta value the 20-year-old at £86million and are insisting on a cash-only deal, report The Athletic.

      United view that as excessive and had hoped the Serie A club would be willing to reduce their asking price if a player was exchanged.
      Midfielders Fred and Donny van de Beek are available for transfer with the pair missing United’s pre-season friendly win over Leeds in Oslo on Wednesday.
      United’s summer budget of around £100m means they may be forced to look elsewhere if Atalanta refuse to budge, as Onana could cost around £50m.
      The Red Devils have been dealt another blow in their Hojlund pursuit with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested in the youngster.
      But Hojlund is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford and agreeing personal terms should not prove difficult.
      That means a deal could be wrapped up quickly if United and Atalanta reach an agreement on his transfer fee.
      Erik ten Hag also has other attacking targets if the club miss out on Hojlund, including Randal Kolo Muani and Victor Osimhen. More

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      Jordan Henderson set to quit Liverpool after being offered FOUR-TIMES his salary to join Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia

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      JORDAN HENDERSON is reportedly keen on a stunning reunion with Steven Gerrard – on FOUR-TIMES his Liverpool salary.The England international has been seriously thinking about the offer to play for his old Anfield team-mate in the Saudi Pro League.
      Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been offered a ludicrous salary in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Henderson’s old Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard wants a reunionCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Liverpool legend Gerrard was named Al-Ettifaq manager this summerCredit: Reuters
      Henderson, 33, had seemed set to snub a move to keep alive his hopes of playing at Euro 2024 next summer.
      But, according to reports in the Athletic, the Liverpool captain has been offered terms he cannot refuse.
      Henderson is believed to earn in the region of £190k a week with the Reds.
      But it is claimed he has been presented with a deal worth a staggering £700K-A-WEEK to join Gerrard’s new club Al-Ettifaq.
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      And the Premier League winner would have to pay NO tax in the Middle East.
      Henderson, who has two years left on his Anfield deal, is now set for talks with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp ahead of making a big decision on his future.
      And what the German says to Henderson over his planned role for next season will also be a factor as the Reds bid to challenge Manchester City once again.
      Klopp has signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hungary star Dominik Sbozoszlai to bolster his midfield this summer and he also played Alexander-Arnold in that position towards the end of last season.
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      Henderson, who has 77 Three Lions caps, knows a move to Saudi Arabia would wreck his chances of playing for Gareth Southgate in Germany next summer due to the poor standard of the league.
      England are certain to qualify for Euro 2024 and Henderson remains a key part of Southgate’s plans.
      Gerrard, after reservations, decided to join Al-Ettifaq and while it is not a good move in terms of his managerial career, it will be incredibly lucrative.
      Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 and became club captain after Gerrard moved to the MLS in 2015.
      He had made 492 appearances in all competitions, winning the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
      Other players who could be heading to Saudi Arabia include former Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard, who says the England midfielder is open to the move following an unsuccessful stint at Nottingham Forest.
      Spanish keeper David de Gea, now a free agent after his contract expired with the Red Devils, would also be seen as a major coup if he moved to the Middle East.
      Another ex-United player, Paul Pogba, has been offered £128million in wages over the next three years. Juventus are willing to sell him for £8.5million.
      Several European aces have already moved to Saudi – where Cristiano Ronaldo started the revolution last December – including Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino.
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      Wilfried Zaha, who is currently a free agent after his Crystal Palace contract expired this summer, has also been offered a lucrative move to the Middle East.
      Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is also wanted by Saudi clubs. More

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      Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsey to turn down mega-money Saudi Arabia transfer for emotional return to former club

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      AARON RAMSEY is set to turn down the riches of Saudi Arabia and rejoin boyhood club Cardiff.SunSport exclusively revealed on Wednesday the Nice midfielder, 32, was the latest British star to be targeted by the Middle East football revolution.
      Aaron Ramsey is ready to snub Saudi money to return to his former club CardiffCredit: Getty
      Ramsey weighed up the big-money offer from Saudi but is edging towards a return to Wales where he started his career.
      Ramsey’s French club revealed on Monday they expect him to return to the south of France for pre-season training next week.
      But it is believed the Wales captain is in negotiations to release him from his Nice contract after he triggered a 12-month extension after playing a set number of matches last season.
      Ramsey failed to agree a new long-term contract with the Ligue 1 club and has always stated his next move will be a family decision, who remain in south Wales.
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      Ramsey began his career as a teenager with Cardiff before leaving for the Gunners in 2008.
      Ex-Arsenal and Juventus star Ramsey said last month he would love to play for his boyhood club ‘one day’ and now Cardiff appear to be in pole position to fend off competition from Saudi’s Pro League.
      The Bluebirds finished 21st in the Championship last season but have been keen and hopeful of bringing him home this summer.
      Ramsey was the latest Brit to receive interest from Saudi where former England captain Steven Gerrard has moved to become the manager of Al-Ettifaq.
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      Three Lions and ex-Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard has interest from Saudi clubs following an unsuccessful stint at Nottingham Forest.
      Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson has also been linked with a big offer to make the switch to the Middle East.
      Several European aces have already moved to Saudi – where Cristiano Ronaldo started the revolution last December – including Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Roberto Firmino and Ruben Neves.
      Wilfried Zaha, who is currently a free agent after his Crystal Palace contract expired this summer, has also been offered a lucrative move to the Middle East.
      Former United goalkeeper David de Gea and Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku are also wanted by Saudi clubs. More

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      Wilfried Zaha gives Crystal Palace ultimatum over £200,000-a-week contract stand-off amid free transfer links with PSG

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      WILFRIED ZAHA wants to see more ambition from Crystal Palace before making a decision over his future.The Eagles legend is a free agent after his Selhurst Park contract expired last month and is set for more talks with the club this week.
      Wilfried Zaha has issued Crystal Palace an ultimatum despite their record £200,000-per-week offerCredit: Getty
      Zaha wants to see more ambition from Palace and has been linked with Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Reuters
      There has been interest from French champions Paris Saint-Germain as well as Italian title winners Napoli.
      Both Lazio and Fenerbahce are also keen, however Palace have offered a club-record £200,000-a-week four-year deal to try to keep their star man in South London.
      Roy Hodgson’s appointment on a one-year deal has encouraged Zaha, but the winger still wants further signs of ambition from Palace before committing his future to the club once again.
      Hodgson has set his squad the target of a top-half Premier League finish this season.
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      So far this summer Jefferson Lerma has arrived on a free transfer, but the Eagles will have to do more in the market to impress Zaha.
      The 30-year-old, who missed the end of last season through injury, is set for talks with chairman Steve Parish this week when he returns from his honeymoon having married this summer.
      And Palace team-mate Joel Ward is hoping Zaha decides to continue at Selhurst Park.
      He said: “He’s an incredible player and has been a talisman for us throughout so many years. What he has done for this club is incredible.
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      “It would be great if he did [stay], but everyone would wish him all the best whatever he decides to do.
      “From a selfish point of view, you want him in the team. But you have to respect what he wants to do.
      “I’ve spoken with him now and again. We will see how it goes.”
      This comes after reports suggesting Zaha has agreed on deals with Lazio, Fenerbahce and Saudi outfit Al-Nassr. More

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      Inside Chelsea’s monster transfer clearout with 25 PLAYERS shipped out for £216.5million… and another TEN could follow

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      CHELSEA are undergoing a HUGE overhaul of their squad ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s first season in charge of the club.The Argentine, 51, is hoping to resurrect the Blues after a dismal campaign saw them finish 12th in the Premier League table.
      Mauricio Pochettino is overseeing a major overhaul at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have conducted a ludicrous amount of transfer business since Todd Boehly took control of the clubCredit: Getty
      New owner Todd Boehly shelled out £600million across the last two transfer windows in a remarkable six months of manic dealings.
      And now they are looking to recoup some of those funds in a bid to stay within Financial Fair Play regulations.
      An astonishing 25 PLAYERS have already exited Stamford Bridge this summer.
      And another TEN could yet join them as Pochettino culls his inflated squad.
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      Nine players have been sold or departed at the end of their contracts.
      They have received £216.5m from deals for Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy.

      N’Golo Kante, Cesar Azpilicueta and Baba Rahman have left on free transfers.
      Forward David Datro Fofana has been sent out on loan to Union Berlin, while Joao Felix and Denis Zakaria have come to the end of their spells in West London.
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      Mason Mount has signed for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      N’Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-IttihadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s release list consists of THIRTEEN players – Derrick Abu, Prince Adegoke, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Nathan Baxter, Juan Familia-Castillo. Bryan Fiabema, Joe Samuel Haigh, Henry Lawrence, Sam McClelland, Dujon Sterling, Silko-Amari Thomas, Ethan Wady and Jayden Wareham.
      And then there are another TEN players that are being heavily linked with exits before the start of the season.
      They are Romelu Lukaku, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Marc Cucurella, Malang Sarr, Ethan Ampudu, Trevoh Chalobah, Conor Gallagher.
      Players out – 25
      Sold – 9

      Kai Havertz- £65m to Arsenal
      Mason Mount – £60m to Man Utd
      Mateo Kovacic – £30m to Manchester City
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek – £18.5m to AC Milan
      Kalidou Koulibaly – £17m to Al Hilal
      Edouard Mendy – £16m to Al Ahli
      N’Golo Kante – Free to Al Ittihad
      Cesar Azpilicueta – Free to Atletico Madrid
      Baba Rahman  – Free to PAOK

      Total – £206.5m
      Out on loan – 1

      David Datro Fofana – Loan to Union Berlin

      End of loan – 2

      Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid
      Denis Zakaria – Juventus

      Released list – 13

      Derrick Abu
      Prince Adegoke
      Tiemoue Bakayoko
      Nathan Baxter
      Juan Familia-Castillo
      Bryan Fiabema
      Joe Samuel Haigh
      Henry Lawrence
      Sam McClelland
      Dujon Sterling
      Silko-Amari Thomas
      Ethan  Wady
      Jayden Wareham

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      Christian Pulisic
      Hakim Ziyech
      Callum Hudson-Odoi
      Marc Cucurella
      Malang Sarr
      Ethan Ampudu
      Trevoh Chalobah
      Conor Gallagher More