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      Fans stunned as Mauro Icardi linked with shock Premier League transfer despite raking in more than DOUBLE highest earner

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      FULHAM are in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Mauro Icardi, according to reports.And a deal for the Argentina striker could see his model wife Wanda Nara gracing Craven Cottage fixtures next season.
      Mauro Icardi is reportedly in talks to sign with FulhamCredit: Getty
      Wanda Nara could soon be gracing the stands at Craven CottageCredit: Instagram / @wanda_nara
      Icardi has 14 goals in 19 games for GalatasarayCredit: Getty
      Icardi, 30, has a year left on his contract. However, his PSG prospects are bleak faced with competition from Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar.
      The eight-cap international is on a season-long loan to Galatasaray.  
      He has scored 14 goals in 19 games, setting up seven more, to help the Istanbul giants top the Super Lig.
      Reports in Turkey now claim Fulham sources have said a deal is in place to sign Icardi during the summer.
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      The west Londoners are thought ready to pay PSG around £13million for the frontman.
      Turkish outlet AsMarca.tr claim Icardi is close to agreeing personal terms with Fulham officials.
      Icardi’s current deal at PSG sees him earn almost £10m a year – more than double Fulham’s highest earners Bernd Leno and Layvin Kurzawa, who earns £4.7m as per Capology.
      Fans online did not take well to the news.
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      One fan fumed: “If Fulham even entertain buying Mauro Icardi all those responsible need to be dragged to the coast and fired from a cannon into the North Sea, we won’t be having any of that foolishness here.”
      A second said: “I really do not want Icardi at Fulham! Waste of money in my opinion! It could be less spent on a player Marco [Silva] can develop tbh.”
      While a third added: “Icardi brings circus levels of distractions….not sure he’s the answer to any question Fulham have.”
      The former Sampdoria and Inter Milan ace has five major trophies with PSG and a host of individual prizes in Italy.
      Marco Silva’s side have impressed since their Premier League return last summer.
      They are on course for a top-half finish, and battled new leaders Manchester City all the way in Sunday’s 2-1 home defeat.
      Icardi married fellow Argentine Wanda in 2014, and the couple have two daughters.
      TV presenter Wanda, 36, was previously wed to Icardi’s ex-Samp teammate Maxi Lopez before they divorced in 2013.
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      Man Utd ‘pushing hard to complete £105m Randal Kolo Muani transfer as Bayern Munich join PSG, Chelsea and Spurs in hunt’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are “pushing hard” to sign £105million-rated striker Randal Kolo Muani this summer, according to reports.The Red Devils are desperate to add a forward ahead of next season and have compiled a star-studded shortlist.
      Randal Kolo Muani could be on the move this summerCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen are among United’s targets as they chase a new No9.
      And according to Sky Germany, the Red Devils are eager to sign French international Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt.
      United face plenty of competition for the 24-year-old’s signature – with Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Tottenham all interested.
      Bayern are particularly keen, having failed to adequately replace Robert Lewandowski after the Pole’s exit for Barcelona last summer.
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      But it is United reportedly making the biggest push.
      And according to reporter Florian Plettenberg, the Red Devils consider Kolo Muani an even higher priority than Napoli hot-shot Osimhen.
      The 6ft 2in ace hails from Parisian suburb Bondy, the same hometown as Kylian Mbappe and William Saliba.
      He has scored 13 Bundesliga goals this season, as well as a further two in the Champions League.
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      Randal Kolo Muani has been in red-hot form in the Bundesliga this season
      Kolo Muani joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes last summer, having helped Les Canaris win the Coupe de France last term.
      His impressive form saw him earn his maiden France call-up last year, and he went on to be named in Didier Deschamps’ 26-man World Cup squad – coming off the bench in the final.
      With Tottenham virtually out of the top four race, United are confident of sealing a deal for Kane in their striker hunt.
      But they are keen to avoid a summer transfer saga and could look to other targets should Spurs drag their heels. More

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      Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney say Wrexham interest in Gareth Bale transfer is REAL and plot talks with ex-Man Utd star

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      WREXHAM owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney insist they are serious about signing Gareth Bale.TV star McElhenney first floated the idea after the Wales legend congratulated Wrexham on promotion to the EFL.
      Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds are serious about signing Gareth BaleCredit: PA
      Bale has hinted at remaining retiredCredit: Reuters
      The owners also want to renew Ben Foster’s contractCredit: Instagram / @benfosters
      Reynolds then continued the charm offensive by posting a mock-up of the forward in a Wrexham shirt – with the 1984 song “We Belong” by Pat Benatar playing in the background.
      And although Bale, 33, agreed to McElhenney’s offer to play a round of golf, he hinted he is unlikely to come out of retirement.
      But that has not deterred the Hollywood pair, who are planning for life in League Two after winning the National League.
      McElhenney told S4C: “I think there’s seriousness from our side, but I don’t know that there’s seriousness from his. I think he’s happy.”
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      Reynolds added: “I’m also weirdly happy for him to do exactly what he wants to do with his life.
      “He’s given up so much for a sport that he loves. It’s fun, though. I like that we can kind of do some stuff that’s a little outside the box of convention when it comes to goofing around.”
      “I didn’t think Ben Foster would be coming over and he did.”
      Foster proved a big success after penning a deal until the end of the season in March, and now Reynolds and McElhenney wanted to extend his stay.
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      The former Manchester United goalkeeper, 40, saved a last-gasp penalty to help Wrexham beat Notts County in their crucial title clash last month.
      Speaking of transfer strategy, McElhenney said: “We never make a short-term decision. Any player that we sign, we sign from at least a three year deal – expect for one.”
      Reynolds quickly joked: “I think his name is Foster, young kid.
      Before Mcelhenney added: “He’s a real fresh faced, young lad.
      “He’s the guy we are going to work on. Other than that, I think we have a really strong side and if Phil [Parkinson] says we need someone else, then we will do our best to go out and get them.” More

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      On-fire Arsenal loanee ‘to hold contract talks with Mikel Arteta and Co in summer as PSG target shock transfer’

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      ARSENAL and Folarin Balogun will reportedly hold “crunch talks” over his future this summer as Paris Saint-Germain plot a shock transfer swoop for the forward.The 21-year-old England Under-21 international, who is also eligible for both USA and Nigeria, has been in sensational form this season.
      Folarin Balogun has been in sensational form on loan at ReimsCredit: AFP
      He wants ‘crunch talks’ with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over his futureCredit: AFP
      After struggling to break into the first-team under Mikel Arteta and then only scoring three goals during a loan stint at Middlesbrough last term, he has transformed himself into one of Europe’s sharpshooters this campaign.
      Balogun joined French side Reims on a season-long loan last summer, and the ace has gone on to score 19 goals in all competitions for the French side.
      And that has led to a host of clubs starting to take an interest in the hotshot – with PSG now reported to be keen on snapping him up.
      The New York native is under contract with the Gunners until 2025.
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      And Arteta is determined to bolster his own attack in the summer window by bringing in reinforcements to help out Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
      However, Football London says that Balogun “may well decide to pursue a permanent transfer elsewhere, though, because of how high his profile is after a superb season” across the Channel.
      They add that he “will instigate talks with his parent club about his future when the current campaign ends”.
      They also state that he is currently valued at £13.6million by the CIES Football Observatory but Arsenal would “likely demand a higher fee” for the striker.
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      Discussing Balogun’s phenomenal form back in February, Arteta said: “I’m so happy for him.
      “He’s a boy that has a really clear idea of what he wants to do with his career – he’s really ambitious, really committed and really brave.
      “We discussed a lot before he made that move whether it was the right place to go and the other choices he had and he was so convinced.
      “I’m really happy for him because he deserves what he’s getting.
      “When you look at the numbers and what he is doing, it’s just incredible.
      “It’s very rare to see that, but he’s got something special, that’s why we decided to give him a long-term contract and have faith in him and give him the long period that he needs now, because the loan he is having now is really different to the one he had before at Middlesbrough.” More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star ‘could be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr with Saudi side willing to cover big wages’

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      CRISTIANO RONALDO could be set to welcome a former Manchester United team-mate through the doors at Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.Ronaldo, 38, joined the Middle Eastern outfit midway through this season in a £173-MILLION-A-YEAR deal.
      Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in DecemberCredit: Rex
      Alex Telles is being linked with a move to Al-NassrCredit: Getty
      He left Old Trafford with his tail between his legs following a long-running spat with both the club and manager Erik ten Hag.
      But now left-back Alex Telles may be about to be another shock acquisition by Al-Nassr.
      The Brazilian defender, 30, has been out on loan with Sevilla this season.
      It comes following the arrival of Tyrell Malacia as the back-up left-back to Luke Shaw.
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      Brandon Williams is also still an option for Ten Hag in that area.
      According to AS, Al-Nassr have identified Telles as someone they would like to sign on a permanent deal.
      He still has one year of his Man Utd contract remaining – which he signed in 2020 when joining from Porto for £15.4million.
      His £100,000-a-week wages have reportedly put several clubs off.
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      But Al-Nassr do not see that as an issue as they bid to bring the Brazil star to Saudi.
      Telles has played 32 times for Sevilla this season and was also picked by Brazil manager Tite in his World Cup squad – where he started one game.
      Al-Nassr sit second in the Saudi Pro League, three points adrift of table toppers Al-Ittihad.
      Ronaldo has scored 12 goals in 15 games for the club. More

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      Man Utd have ‘secret weapon’ in Jude Bellingham transfer race as they look to beat City and Real Madrid to star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have a secret weapon which could be key to winning the race for Jude Bellingham.The England international is attracting attention from some of the biggest clubs around Europe and is expected to leave in the summer.
      Manchester United could have a secret weapon in the race to sign Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Borussia Dortmund have slapped a £130million asking price on the midfielder which has deterred Liverpool’s interest, but United are still in the running.
      And United could hold a secret weapon in the form of new director of football negotiations Chris Hargreaves, according to the Daily Mail.
      The former Adidas executive was appointed last month following the departure of Matt Judge last year.
      Hargreaves will be negotiating deals for the club and it’s been reported he has accepted terms with United and will start before the summer transfer window.
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      He previously worked as a marketing director at Adidas and focused on players and scouting, and he looked after several major clients – including Bellingham.
      And United will hope that gives them the upper hand in the battle to sign the 19-year-old.
      It comes amid reports Real Madrid are set to send officials to Germany in an attempt to lure Bellingham to the club.
      They are understood to have a “direct” line of communication with the former Birmingham star.
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      Manchester City are also keen on the wonderkid and began making efforts to sign him last October.
      The club invited Bellingham into the dressing room following a 0-0 draw with Dortmund and presented him with a shirt signed by Erling Haaland.
      Pep Guardiola has reportedly made signing Bellingham his priority and City are confident of winning a bidding war that could also see Chelsea battle for his signature. More

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      Plymouth keeper Callum Burton at centre of tug-of-war with Birmingham one of three Championship clubs eyeing transfer

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      BIRMINGHAM are one of three Championship clubs eyeing a move for Plymouth keeper Callum Burton.The Blues as well as Swansea and Reading have sent scouts to Home Park in recent weeks to track the Pilgrims stopper.
      Callum Burton is wanted by three Championship clubsCredit: Rex
      While Scottish Premiership outfit Hearts have also been monitoring £500,000-rated Burton.
      Burton, who has represented at youth level up to England U18s, has impressed since replacing injured No1 Michael Cooper in February.
      The 26-year-old helped Plymouth win promotion to the Championship in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Burton Albion – his seventh clean sheet in 16 League One starts.
      Burton has one year remaining on his contract but got his break with the Devon club when Cooper was crocked in the 1-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday three months ago.
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      Plymouth top English football’s third tier with 98 points, one ahead of fellow automatic promoted side Ipswich.
      Steven Schumacher’s Argyle can win the division with a victory – which will break the 100-point barrier – at Port Vale on Sunday.Second-placed Ipswich travel to Fleetwood.
      They have led the way for much of the season and only the Tractor Boys can pip them to the title after also sealing promotion on Saturday with a 6-0 win over Exeter.
      Kieran McKenna’s side have won 13 out of their last 14 games including their last five on the bounce.
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      As well as eyeing the League One trophy they will also be looking to break the 100-point and 100 goals scored barrier in what has been a terrific campaign in East Anglia. More

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      Dean Henderson ‘faces four months out due to surgery throwing Man Utd future into doubt’

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      DEAN HENDERSON faces an uncertain future after being told he faces an additional three-months on the sidelines.The 26-year-old goalkeeper left Manchester United at the start of the season in order to join Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan.
      Dean Henderson is facing an uncertain future after a setback in his injury recoveryCredit: Getty
      The England international suffered a thigh injury back in January for the Premier League strugglers which would later rule him out of the rest of the campaign.
      Now The MEN is reporting that Henderson requires an operation on the thigh tear that is now expected to keep him out until August.
      Scans had initially revealed that he had suffered a grade two tear that would take between four and six weeks to heal.
      But he has already been out for three months and now his possible return date “may affect his chances of a departure in the summer”.
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      United are currently in a contract stand-off with No1 David De Gea over an extension.
      Henderson had previously hit out at how he was treated by ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer upon joining Forest after losing his place to the Spaniard.
      Erik ten Hag spoke to the stopper in January over a potential return to Old Trafford from Forest after Martin Dubravka’s loan at United ended as he headed back to Newcastle.
      However, Henderson informed him that he had no desire to play back-up to De Gea after being restricted to just three appearances last term.
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      The Red Devils then refused to give him permission to play for Forest against them in the Carabao Cup semi-finals – although he ended up being injured anyway.
      Henderson is under contract until 2025, with the option of an additional year, but United know that he is one of their current squad that has a large resale value.
      But with the prospect of missing the entire pre-season, that could put off any potential suitors keen on him.
      Henderson has been at the club since the age of 14 and made his senior debut in September 2020 and has played a total of 29 times for the first-team.
      Meanwhile, United are reportedly eyeing a move for Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic after the 28-year-old’s superb displays for Croatia at the World Cup.
      Elsewhere, the Red Devils have reportedly sent scouts to watch Portuguese stopper Diogo Costa.
      Brentford’s David Raya has also been touted with a switch after rejecting two contract offers from the Bees as the club line-up potential replacements for De Gea should no new deal be agreed. More