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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.
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      Roma ‘slash transfer price of Man Utd target Tammy Abraham and are willing to let him go in summer’

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      ROMA are reportedly willing to sell Tammy Abraham for a cut price amid interest from Manchester United.It was claimed last month that the Italian giants are holding out for £70million – the value of Chelsea’s buy-back clause.
      Tammy Abraham has scored just nine goals so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      But now it is understood he could be offloaded for just £39.5m.
      According to Calcio Mercato, Jose Mourinho’s men would be open to selling Abraham for little more than the £35m they paid Chelsea in 2021.
      It comes following a difficult season for the ex-Blues man in which he has scored nine times in 46 appearances.
      That is a significant drop off from the 27 goals he registered in his first campaign in Italy.
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      Speaking about his recent struggles, Abraham said: “I know I haven’t been the real me, I know I haven’t been playing the best I can be, but I am human at the end of the day.
      “I’ve been low in confidence, but today I had to show the fans I’m still me and I am still willing to fight for the team and do as much as I can for the team.”
      Yet despite his poor form, Man Utd, Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain are all reportedly interested in the 11-cap England man.
      But the Red Devils are also looking at alternative options – namely Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Tottenham’s Harry Kane.
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      Erik ten Hag is seeking a striker to take the burden of scoring off Marcus Rashford’s shoulders.
      Rashford, 25, has netted 29 times in all competitions this season.
      Bruno Fernandes is the only other Man Utd player to hit double figures with 11 goals. More

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      Xabi Alonso breaks silence on links to Premier League jobs as Tottenham eye him to replace Conte

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      TOTTENHAM target Xabi Alonso says he is “100 per cent” focused on managing Bayer Leverkusen next season.The former Liverpool midfielder, 41, is one of the candidates Spurs are considering to be the permanent successor to Antonio Conte.
      Xabi Alonso has impressed since taking over Bayer Leverkusen in OctoberCredit: EPA
      Alonso has been a huge hit since taking over at struggling Leverkusen in October, taking them up to sixth in the Bundesliga and into the Europa League semi-finals.
      And he suggested that he does not yet feel his time is up yet with the German side as he addressed reports of Tottenham’s interest in him.
      The Spaniard, who began his coaching career with Real Sociedad’s B side, said: “I’ve been in football for many years, rumours are normal but we still have a lot to achieve.
      “That’s why my head is 100 per cent here for the last few months.
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      “And my head is also 100 per cent here for next season.”
      Spurs have been searching for a new boss since Conte departed in March.
      But they look set to finish the campaign with an interim head coach.
      That had originally been Cristian Stellini’s – Conte’s No2 – until he was sacked following the 6-1 thrashing at Newcastle and Ryan Mason was put in caretaker charge.
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      Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Feyenoord’s Arne Slot and Vincent Kompany are all among the contenders Daniel Levy is assessing.
      Meanwhile, Spurs could lose whizkid midfielder Romaine Mundle on a free transfer this summer.
      Belgian clubs Anderlecht and Standard Liege are among those keen to sign the 20-year-old, who has been on Spurs’ bench a number of times this season but is yet to make his first-team debut. More

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      Reiss Nelson ‘REJECTS opening contract offer from Arsenal as Premier League rivals prepare free transfer swoop’

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      REISS NELSON has reportedly rejected a contract offer from Arsenal – opening the door for their rivals to swoop. The 23-year-old’s deal ends at the end of the season with his future at the Emirates now uncertain.
      Nelson joined the Arsenal academy when he was just nine years oldCredit: Getty
      Nelson sparked scenes of jubilation in March with his late winning goal against BournemouthCredit: AFP
      Apart from two loan spells, Nelson has spent his entire career at Arsenal but now appears to be weighing up his future.
      Well-connected football journalist Fabrizio Romano reports the star has knocked back Arsenal’s attempts to sign him up to a new deal.
      The transfer guru adds that negotiations are still ongoing as Arsenal look to cling on to the midfielder.
      But clubs from England including Brighton and some sides from abroad are believed to be monitoring the situation closely.
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      Nelson will be available for free for any interested parties and at 23 still has plenty of years ahead of him.
      While he has struggled for first-team football in North London, his loan moves to Hoffenheim in 2018-19 and Feyenoord last season both showed positive signs.
      But he has made only eight Premier League appearances for Arsenal this season as Mikel Arteta opted for a very consistent line-up.
      Within those eight outings he has got an impressive three goals and two assists, including scoring arguably the most dramatic strike of Arsenal’s entire campaign.
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      Reports that Brighton were set to swoop for Nelson yesterday left Arsenal fans distraught.
      Nelson has made 63 appearances for the Gunners in total, scoring seven goals and grabbing seven assists. More

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      Man Utd’s summer war chest revealed with Ten Hag to be forced into major fire sale in order to land top transfer targets

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      ERIK TEN HAG will be forced into a major fire sale to land his top targets this summer.That’s after Man United’s measly war chest was revealed amid ongoing takeover talk.
      Erik ten Hag’s measly summer transfer budget has been revealedCredit: Reuters
      Man Utd will have to sell players for extra funds regardless of the Glazers’ futureCredit: AFP
      The Glazers are looking to sell up for a world-record £6billion after 18 years at the helm.
      They received fresh offers from British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim last month.
      But the Athletic claims boss Ten Hag will be limited to just a £100million transfer kitty, regardless of the final takeover decision.
      It’s said that United cannot go on a mammoth spending spree due to Financial Fair Play rules.
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      Ten Hag has made no secret of his desire to reinforce the squad with several world-class players.
      But he will have to axe numerous current stars if he wants more transfer funds added to the pot.
      It means United may only be able to strengthen one or two key areas this summer.
      The Red Devils are looking for a new goalkeeper amid doubts over David De Gea’s expiring contract.
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      Ten Hag also wants a new centre forward, with a midfielder and winger also on his wish list.
      But unless buyers are found for misfits like Harry Maguire and Donny van de Beek, Ten Hag will have to see just how far £100m will stretch in the current climate.
      Asked about summer funds amid takeover talks, Ten Hag said: “I don’t have an influence on that… also I don’t know.
      “The only thing what I know is that Man United is one of the biggest clubs and I think it’s among maybe the two biggest clubs in the world from a fanbase perspective.
      “So I think this club has to compete for the highest in the world, so Champions League, Premier League.
      “But in football you need funds to construct squads because at the end of the day, the level from your players makes you successful or not.
      “Everyone knows you need funds to construct a squad. High level players cost a lot of money.
      “I, we, see this as a project. In a project you are in windows, you strengthen your squad needs or make refreshments, so you get more balance and you bring young players in.
      “But at the end of the day we want to be in the Champions League and we want to compete and knock them all out, so then we have a way to go.” More

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      Man Utd ‘move to sign Harry Maguire replacement with Bruno Fernandes’ agent leading transfer negotiations’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly working with Bruno Fernandes’ agent as they track a potential replacement for Harry Maguire. The club captain is well-respected at Old Trafford but could leave this summer after falling down the pecking order.
      Maguire and Fernandes are two of the leaders in the United dressing roomCredit: PA
      The Red Devils made Maguire the world’s most expensive defender when they swooped for the star in 2019.
      But Maguire has struggled to convince some fans since his £80m move from Leicester and has lost his first-team place this season.
      Portuguese newspaper O Jogo report that United are making moves to find a new centre-back – and Maguire’s team-mate Fernandes could play a role.
      The midfielder shares an agent with United target Goncalo Inacio, which could be crucial for the negotiations.
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      The report claims United have got in touch with agent Miguel Pinho to work out if any transfer can be done.
      Inacio has played for Sporting Lisbon since 2020 after emerging from their youth academy.
      He has impressed since claiming a first-team was linked with Man United last summer.
      The 21-year-old has made 29 appearances this season for a Sporting side who sit fourth in the Portuguese league.
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      Ignacio also played both games against Arsenal in the Europa League and scored in the first leg before his side stunned the Londoners at the Emirates.
      United have had great success with buying from Sporting Lisbon previously, with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani arriving from the Jose Alvalade Stadium previously.
      Along with a new defender, the Red Devils are also going for a new striker and potentially a new keeper. More