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      Leicester star Harvey Barnes ‘set to switch Premier League clubs in shock transfer’ after stalling on new deal

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      LEICESTER CITY could be set to lose Harvey Barnes as well as James Maddison this summer, according to a new report.We reported earlier this week that Foxes star Maddison, 26, looks certain to depart even if they survive in the Premier League.
      Leicester are bracing themselves for interest in winger Harvey BarnesCredit: Alamy
      However, a fresh new report claims that fellow winger Barnes “could follow him out of the exit door” as a host of clubs track the 25-year-old.
      The former West Brom loanee has scored ten goals in 30 top-flight appearances this term and is valued at around £60m by Leicester.
      He is likely to “attract bids” at the end of the season and the Foxes are bracing themselves for plenty of interest.
      Newcastle have previously enquired about the England international last year.
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      Now Tottenham and Aston Villa are also believed to be “watching developments closely” as they plot a swoop, says the Daily Mail.
      While Maddison is about to enter the last 12 months of his deal, Barnes is contracted to Leicester until 2025.
      However, no “meaningful discussions” have taken place over an extension.
      But this fresh update states that whether they stay up or suffer relegation, a “huge overhaul” of the squad will occur in the summer window.
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      There are eight first-team players that are out of contract and are expected to leave.
      And the Foxes know that they could get the chance to cash in and help fund a rebuild by selling Barnes and Maddison. More

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      Brighton complete £30m club-record transfer for Watford striker Joao Pedro with Liverpool’s James Milner lined up next

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      BRIGHTON have completed the club record signing of Joao Pedro from Championship side Watford.The Seagulls have forked out just shy of £30million for the Brazilian striker, with the deal having the potential to rise to £35m.
      Joao Pedro has completed a move to BrightonCredit: Getty
      Brighton announce the transfer earlier todayCredit: https://twitter.com/OfficialBHAFC/status/1654508753536835585
      The deal smashes Brighton’s previous transfer recordCredit: Getty
      Pedro, 21, has signed a five-year deal at The Amex and will join the club when the summer transfer window officially opens following this season.
      The deal breaks Brighton’s previous club record signing of £20m paid to Bristol City in 2019 to sign defender Adam Webster and is a huge fee for Watford.
      Pedro has 11 goals and four assists in 35 Championship appearances this season.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s side are also set to sign Liverpool midfielder James Milner on a free transfer.
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      Milner, 37, is out of contract at Anfield this summer and is expected to agree a one-year deal on the south coast, joining former Liverpool teammate Adam Lallana at The Amex.
      Following the Pedro announcement, Seagulls technical director, David Weir, said: “Joao has been a long-term target of ours, and he has also attracted a lot of interest from across Europe.
      “So, we are delighted to have reached an agreement with a key target for the club ahead of the summer window opening, and it is great for Joao that he can focus on the new season, with his immediate future settled.
      “He’s a brilliant young talent, technically very good, quick and with an eye for goal.
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      “He will complement our existing forward line very well.
      “He also has settled well here, with good experience of both the Premier League and Championship and more than 100 games for Watford.”
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      Eddie Howe breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar links as he reveals Newcastle transfer strategy

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      EDDIE HOWE has distanced himself from speculation linking Newcastle with ambitious moves for Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The Magpies have been fairly modest in the transfer window despite sitting upon a pile of cash after their big money takeover in 2021.
      Speculation has repeatedly linked Ronaldo with a move to rich NewcastleCredit: AFP
      Neymar’s contract with PSG expires in 2025Credit: AFP
      The club’s biggest expenditure so far has been Alexander Isak for £63m from Real Sociedad, and he continues to show plenty of positive signs.
      Howe has revealed the club are looking at younger, exciting prospects and not established stars like Ronaldo and Neymar.
      The Toon boss said: “A lot of the names aren’t accurate. We need to recruit wisely.
      “We want to discover them before they explode onto the world stage. We need to go underneath, find them young and develop them. I know the direction.”
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      Reports have indicated Newcastle would use their wads of cash to convince Ronaldo to move to the north-east.
      Speculation has grown this week after rumours that Ronaldo wanted to leave Al-Nassr.
      Meanwhile, Neymar is increasingly being linked with a Premier League move with Chelsea and Newcastle reported to be among the candidates.
      Howe’s statement suggests Newcastle will continue with the transfer strategy that has served the club well over the past 18 months.
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      With the exception of older players like Chris Wood, Newcastle have tended to target younger stars.
      Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon have been among those bought in to energise the squad.
      The plan has worked and Newcastle are set for their highest league finish in 20 years.
      They sit 3rd, six points clear of 5th-place Liverpool. More

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      Arsenal learn Moises Caicedo price as fans complain transfer will cost ‘almost as much as Bellingham’

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      ARSENAL have learned how much they will need to pay in order to land Moises Caicedo after Brighton reportedly named their asking price. Caicedo, who starred in Brighton’s 1-0 win over Manchester United, was the subject of a £70million bid from the Gunners in the January transfer window.
      Moises Caicedo’s asking price has been revealedCredit: Getty
      Caicedo put in a strong performance to help Brighton beat Manchester United
      However, the Seagulls rejected this offer and Caicedo has remained a key part of Roberto de Zerbi’s set-up on the south coast after signing a new long-term contract running to 2027.
      But now Brighton have named their asking price for any potential suitors for the midfielder.
      According to Sky Sports, they will expect offers “well in excess” of the £70m offer submitted by Arsenal in January.
      The report adds that Brighton will not stand in the 21-year-old’s way if a suitable bid is arrives this summer.
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      Arsenal have retained their interest in Caicedo, with the Ecuador international reportedly one of the top names on Mikel Arteta’s six-man summer shopping list.
      Caicedo’s strong form this season has also piqued the interest of clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea.
      Reacting to the news online, one Twitter user said: “Bellingham won’t go for much more than that.
      “Good player but I’d be disappointed if we paid that for him after saying Jude was too expensive.”
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      A second typed: “Caicedo is not worth £100m. Yes he’s good but that’s just a scam.”
      A third wrote: “If Brighton demand £100m+ for Caicedo we should walk. He’s not worth that and neither is Declan Rice.”
      The same policy goes for fellow Brighton star Alexis Mac Allister, who has reportedly held talks with Man Utd over a transfer. More

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      Chelsea fans all say the same thing as club linked with shock Zaha free transfer due to Pochettino ‘admiration’

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      CHELSEA are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.Zaha’s contract runs out in June and although Palace have offered him the most lucrative contract in the club’s history, which will see him earn £200,000 per week, he is still likely to become a free agent.
      Chelsea fans are not keen on the prospect of signing Crystal Palace star Wilfried ZahaCredit: Getty
      According to The Mail, the Blues are among the clubs eyeing the winger, who has also attracted interest from AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli, Marseille and Saudi Arabia.
      However, sources close to the West Londoners insist the Stamford Bridge outfit is emerging as a serious contender for the Ivory Coast international’s signature.
      Mauricio Pochettino, who poses as the likeliest candidate to become Chelsea’s new manager, is a big admirer of the 30-year-old.
      In fact, Pochettino tried to sign Zaha during his five-year stint at Tottenham before he left in 2019.
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      However, Chelsea fans don’t seem very excited of that prospect because the squad is already filled with forwards.
      Todd Boehly has splashed over £500,000million ever since taking over the club’s fortunes last summer and has filled the team with attacking options.
      The likes of Raheem Sterling, Mykhailo Mudryk, Joao Felix, Mason Mount, Noni Madueke, Hakim Ziyech, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz are all vying for minutes.
      One fan tweeted: “Ah yes, just what they need. More wingers.”
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      Another posted: “Who is [it]? Is it Pochettino or Boehly?”
      A third commented: “They’re gonna keep making the same mistakes aren’t they?”
      This fan said: “He’ll only go to a Champions League [club].”
      And that one stated: “Downgrade.”
      However, selling attackers in the summer is a priority for Chelsea as they want the squad to become more manageable and ensure they fall within Financial Fair Play rules. More

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      Aston Villa line up ambitious transfer move for Premier League title winner with £880m release clause

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      FERRAN TORRES is being lined-up for a summer transfer by Aston Villa, according to reports.The attacker won the Premier League with Manchester City before sealing a move to Barcelona in December 2021.
      Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Ferran TorresCredit: Getty
      He has a massive £880m release clause in his Barcelona contractCredit: Getty
      Upon joining the LaLiga giants the club inserted a €1BILLION (£880m) release clause into his contract.
      However, talkSPORT has reported that Barcelona may put him up for sale this summer for much less than his release clause.
      This is due to the club wanting to bring Lionel Messi back to the club once his contract expires at PSG at the end of the season.
      It would be a blow for Torres as he had been a regular at the club this season. grabbing four goals and one assist in 29 league games.
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      He did impress at the World Cup in Qatar as he netted twice in four appearances in the tournament.
      His availability has been suggested to have alerted the likes of Aston Villa and Arsenal.
      The Villan’s interest could be strengthened with the arrival of Barcelona director of football Matau Alemany.
      While Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been a long-term fan of the former Manchester City and Valencia star.
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      At Villa Park, Torres could compete with Ollie Watkins for the striker role as well as provide an option out wide.
      The club are also trying to get the English forward’s future committed to the club with a new contract after his fine form this season. More

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      Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 41, closes in on free transfer to new club with evergreen star set to continue top flight career

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      ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC is close to joining a TENTH club of his career, reports claim.The 41-year-old is set to leave AC Milan at the end of the season.
      Zlatan Ibrahimovic is reportedly closing in on a free transferCredit: Getty
      But the former Manchester United man won’t be going far.
      According to Foot Mercato, Ibrahimovic has a verbal agreement to join Monza, who are located just 12 miles or so outside of Milan.
      The reported move will see him link up with Arsenal defender Pablo Mari, who will make his Monza loan move permanent this summer.
      Ibrahimovic returned to action in February after an extended spell on the sidelines with a knee injury.
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      But further injury problems mean he has not played since March.
      Overall he has played just four games this season, scoring one goal.
      Reports at the start of the year even claimed the Swedish striker could retire this summer.
      Ibrahimovic’s AC Milan contract expires at the end of the campaign.
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      However, the veteran forward now appears set to join yet another club.
      He will reportedly join Monza, who were promoted to Serie A last season.
      The club are owned by former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
      Berlusconi formerly owned AC Milan during Ibrahimovic’s first spell with the club from 2010-12. More

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      Man Utd target Ansu Fati lined up for shock transfer to rival Premier League club as Barcelona ‘offer huge swap deal’

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      ANSU FATI is being lined up for a shock Wolves transfer, according to reports.The Barcelona wonderkid is set to be on the market this summer, having fallen out of favour under Xavi.
      Ansu Fati could make a shock move to Wolves this summerCredit: Rex
      Fati, 20, has started just 11 LaLiga matches this term, with his agent Jorge Mendes now keen to bring him to the Premier League.
      According to Catalan paper Sport, Wolves are willing to offer £26million plus midfield talisman Ruben Neves for Fati’s services.
      The winger himself is yet to be convinced by a move to Molineux, and would like to transfer to a bigger club, should he leave Barca.
      It’s claimed that Mendes, who has many clients on the books at Wolves, has begun the process of trying to convince Fati that a move to Molineux could be a good idea.
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      Mendes reportedly believes that the Spanish international could use Julen Lopetegui’s side as a stepping stone, in order to settle in the Premier League before moving on to a bigger club.
      Fati is yet to be convinced, however, and could yet opt to stay at Barcelona.
      But Xavi is believed to have indicated that Fati’s game time will be severely limited should he not depart.
      While the Barca boss would be keen to get Fati off the books, he is claimed to not be a huge fan of Neves.
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      Xavi would rather pursue other midfielders, but understands Barcelona’s financial situation and would make it work, should they bring in Neves.
      Fati has also drawn concrete interest from Manchester United.
      But so far the Red Devils have been unwilling to meet Barcelona’s demands.
      Fati emerged as a 16-year-old starlet at Barca, before injuries stunted his progress.
      He penned a six-year contract in October 2021, with a £1billion release clause.
      The wing wizard has made 104 appearances in total for Barca, scoring 26 goals and laying on nine assists.
      Ruben Neves could be included in a deal for FatiCredit: Reuters More