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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.”
      ‘WE’LL ALWAYS HAVE AMSTERDAM’
      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

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      Seven stars set to light up U20 World Cup including Garnacho pal wanted by Man Utd and Prem cult hero’s son

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      CHELSEA moved quickly to snap up three of the brightest young talents set to grace the stage at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup, which kicks off in Argentina on Saturday.The month-long tournament is often a showcase for the best teenagers in world football to get noticed by bigger clubs.
      Fabricio Diaz has already received interest from BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Manchester United and AC Milan are among the clubs linked with Ignacio MiramonCredit: Getty
      Blues fans can relax in the knowledge that their club has already closed deals for Brazilian midfielder Andre Santos, Ecuadorian wonderkid Kendry Paez and USA goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina.
      But who else will the numerous scouts from European clubs be focused on when the action gets underway?
      Fabricio Diaz (Uruguay)
      Uruguayan skipper Fabricio Diaz looks ripe for a move to Europe this summer after outgrowing his domestic league, where he has already made over 100 appearances for Liverpool of Montevideo.
      An insatiable tackler and accurate passer of the ball, Diaz is very tactically mature for his age and also takes charge of all of his team’s set pieces.
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      Barcelona were reportedly close to getting a deal done for him last month, but it has since gone quiet while Premier League clubs have been deterred because he does not have an EU passport, making it virtually impossible for him to secure a UK work permit right now.
      Kim Ji-soo (South Korea)
      Kim Ji-soo, centre, has been likened to fellow South Korean Kim Min-jaeCredit: Getty
      Giant Seongnam centre-back Kim Ji-soo is still only 18, but dominates in the air and in the tackle in a way that has drawn comparisons to fellow countryman Kim Min-jae of Napoli.
      He has recently caught the eye of scouts from European clubs with Brentford understood to have offered a fee equivalent to his £560,000 buyout clause.
      The K-League outfit know that Kim’s value could rocket if he impresses in Argentina.
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      Dor Turgeman (Israel)
      Dor Turgeman will feature for Israel at the U20 World CupCredit: Getty
      One of the stars of Israel’s outstanding UEFA Under-19 Championship side last summer, Dor Turgeman is known for his clinical finishing.
      The Maccabi Tel Aviv forward is about to enter the final year of his contract and, although he appears to lack top-class pace, he has reportedly attracted the interest of Benfica.
      Tomas Angel (Colombia)
      Tomas Angel, left, is the son of a former Premier League strikerCredit: Getty
      His father is ex-Aston Villa man Juan Pablo AngelCredit: Getty
      The son of former Aston Villa striker Juan Pablo Angel, Tomas, was born in Birmingham but plays for Atletico Nacional in Medellin.
      Unlike his father, who was a classic number nine, Angel operates just off the front and can drift into wide areas.
      He caught the attention of Premier League and Ligue 1 scouts at last summer’s Toulon tournament and could be leaving Colombia in the near future.
      Marcos Leonardo (Brazil)
      Marcos Leonardo is on the radar of Roma and Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      The current jewel of Santos’ youth set-up, Marcos Leonardo will wear the number nine shirt for the Samba stars in the tournament.
      Fast and skilful, the 20-year-old scored 17 goals in 40 appearances last year and looks destined for a big future in the game.
      Santos have reportedly slapped an £18million price tag on his head in the face of interest from Roma and Sporting Lisbon.
      Owen Wolff (USA)
      PSV look to be the most likely suitors for Owen WolffCredit: Getty
      Owen Wolff is the son of former US international Josh and currently plays in central midfield for his father’s Austin FC outfit in Major League Soccer.
      Dutch club PSV Eindhoven, who have a partnership with Austin FC, are at the front of the queue for his services when the time is right for the teenager to make the move abroad.
      Ignacio Miramon (Gimnasia La Plata)
      Ignacio Miramon, a 19-year-old defensive midfielder, has been impressing in Argentina’s top flight this year and looks set to be a first choice for Under-20 head coach Javier Mascherano this month.

      He has been scouted by the likes of Manchester United, Udinese, Fiorentina, Watford, Besiktas, Inter Miami and AC Milan ahead of the tournament.
      Gimnasia will demand up to £9.5million, the value of his current release clause, for his signature. More

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      Brentford ready to step up £25m transfer chase for Coventry ace Viktor Gyokeres as Bees seek Ivan Toney replacement

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      BRENTFORD are reportedly prepared to “step up” their pursuit of Coventry striker Viktor Gyokeres as they seek a replacement for banned talisman Ivan Toney.Toney, 27, was handed an eight-month ban by the FA on Wednesday after breaching gambling regulations.
      Viktor Gyokeres has been sensational for Coventry in the Championship this seasonCredit: PA
      Ivan Toney has been banned from football until January 2024Credit: Reuters
      It means he will miss their final two games of this season and the first four months of the 2023/24 campaign.
      As a result, Brentford are expected to be on the lookout for a striker this summer.
      And according to talkSPORT, Gyokeres is a leading target for Thomas Frank.
      The Swedish forward, 24, has bagged 43 goals in 115 appearances for the Championship side.
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      And this season he has been in sensational form, netting 21 times in the second tier.
      Gyokeres has inspired his side to the play-off final where they will take on Luton on May 27.
      Coventry will be in a stronger negotiating position to keep him if they can secure promotion.
      But either way, they are expected to demand at least £25million.
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      As well as Brentford, Wolves are also understood to be interested in the ex-Brighton man.
      And the Seagulls would welcome the sale of Gyokeres as they inserted a sell-on clause into his transfer when he joined Coventry for £1m in 2021.
      Meanwhile, Brentford sit ninth in the Premier League table with two games remaining.
      Wins over Tottenham and Manchester City would given them an outside chance of securing European football next season. More