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      Ivan Toney could leave Brentford in £80m transfer this summer despite eight-month ban, ex-England star claims

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      IVAN TONEY has been backed to leave Brentford in an £80million transfer this summer.That’s despite being handed an eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules.
      Ivan Toney has been backed to leave Brentford despite his betting banCredit: AP
      The Brentford and England striker was hit with the punishment after being charged with 232 breaches in November.
      Toney, also fined £50,000 and warned over his future conduct, will not be allowed to train until September.
      And the 27-year-old is unable to play in a match until mid-January next year.
      Toney’s suspension also looks set to end his hopes of securing a move to a top club this summer.
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      Numerous teams are hoping to land a top-class striker, with the likes of Chelsea recently linked.
      But former Three Lions forward Darren Bent reckons Toney can still make a big-money transfer at the end of the season.
      And he even reckons clubs will be willing to pay up to £80m, despite Toney being out of action for two-thirds of a year.
      Bent told talkSPORT: “You know what the bonkers thing is, though? I know he has been banned for eight months and he won’t feature until January, I think someone big will still get him.
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      Darren Bent reckons Toney could fetch a mammoth £80mCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      “You know what Brentford might have to do, I know they have Yoane Wissa and Bryan Mbeumo…
      “Say Chelsea come in with a massive offer for him, Brentford might have to take that money and replace him.
      “That is half a season, done. I don’t think Brentford will be in relegation trouble but next season, it will be more difficult.
      “They might have to take the £70m/£80m fee and replace him, he is going to be a big miss. You can’t cover the fact he will be a big miss.”
      Brentford boss Thomas Frank certainly feels Toney could shine at a bigger club.
      He said: “If Ivan was playing in a top-four club, he would score 25-plus goals. I’m convinced about that.
      “I’m very happy he is playing for us and not another club and I think it is remarkable what he has done.”
      Toney joined Brentford from Peterborough for around £10million in 2020.
      31 goals in his debut season saw the Bees promoted to the Premier League.
      After netting 12 times last term, Toney has hit 20 this season to help his side record an impressive top-half finish.
      As for his suspension, Brentford said in a statement: “Ivan was charged with breaches of FA rule E8 and had a personal hearing earlier this week.
      “Brentford FC is currently awaiting the publication of the written reasons of the independent Regulatory Commission. 
      “We will review them before considering our next steps.”
      The FA’s official statement read: “Ivan Toney has been suspended from all football and football-related activity with immediate effect for eight months, which runs up to and including 16 January 2024, fined £50,000 and warned as to his future conduct for breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules.
      “The Brentford FC forward was charged with 262 breaches of FA Rule E8 in total between 25 February 2017 and 23 January 2021. 
      “The FA subsequently withdrew 30 of these breaches and he admitted to the remaining 232.  
      “His sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent Regulatory Commission following a personal hearing. 

      “He is permitted to return to training only with his club for the final four months of his suspension starting from 17 September 2023.
      “The independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons for these sanctions will be published in due course, and The FA will wait to review them before commenting further.” More

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      Ex-Liverpool star who partnered Carragher in defence left unemployed at 32 after release by Championship club

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      FORMER Liverpool ace Daniel Ayala will be left unemployed after his contract expires with Blackburn.The Spanish defender is set to be released by the Championship club following three years at Ewood Park.
      Daniel Ayala will be released by BlackburnCredit: Getty
      He made five Premier League appearances for LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      Ayala joined the Lancashire club in 2020 after seven years with Middlesbrough.
      But before joining Boro, he had spells at Nottingham Forest, Norwich, Derby, Hull and Liverpool.
      He played five times in the Premier League for the Reds, making his debut as a substitute in a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham in 2009.
      He played a full 90 minutes for the club on two occasions, with both games ending in 4-0 wins.
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      During this time he played alongside club legends such as Jamie Carragher, Fernando Torres, Javier Mascherano, and Steven Gerrard.
      Ayala had joined the Anfield side as a youth prospect from the Sevilla academy but failed to hit his potential at the club, leading to his exit.
      Now 32 years old, the defender will be looking for a new club following his release from Blackburn.
      Speaking of his time at the Rovers, he told club media: “It’s a bitter-sweet moment really.
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      “I’ve been really happy here for the last three years and part of me wanted to stay, because it’s a great club, with great fans and great staff, but I know that it’s part of football and I have to move on.
      “I’ve had some really happy times here, but also some down moments as well, especially with a few injuries, which prevented me from playing as many games as I wanted and perhaps showing a bit more what I can do.
      “Missing out on the play-offs in the last two seasons has been really frustrating, because I can see that the team has got enough to get there.
      “For one reason or another we just fell short, but the club is in a great position to challenge again, with a great manager, a great group of players and real togetherness, and I firmly believe that they can get there.”
      Blackburn missed out on a spot in the playoffs this season despite a thrilling 4-3 win over Millwall at The Den on the final day of the season. More

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      Arsenal fighting to keep hold of William Saliba as three ‘major’ clubs enquire about summer transfer

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      ARSENAL could face a fight to keep hold of William Saliba this summer, with three ‘major’ clubs reportedly enquiring for his signature.The French international is out of contract at the Emirates at the end of next season.
      William Saliba is reportedly attracting interest from three “major” clubsCredit: Getty
      Saliba, 24, had been a major part of Arsenal’s title charge this year, helping the team to a total of 11 clean sheets in his 27 Premier League appearances.
      But, after picking up a back injury in Arsenal’s Europa League round of 16 second leg loss to Sporting in March, the centre-back was ruled out for the season.
      And according to French source RMC Sport, three unnamed “major” clubs have enquired about Saliba’s signature.
      Arsenal are keen not to let Saliba go without a fight however, with Gunners boss Mikel Arteta approving plans to offer the Frenchman a new deal.
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      The Gunners sat eight points clear at the top of the table when Saliba suffered a fracture to his back but have since been hunted down by a ruthless Manchester City.
      They have kept just one clean sheet in nine games since Saliba was sidelined, with costly draws to Liverpool, West Ham and Southampton costing them in the title race.
      They have since been thrashed by title-rivals Manchester City and Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton as the Gunners’ title challenge has gone up in smoke.
      Arsenal will look to bounce back from Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Brighton against relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest this Saturday.
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      Arteta aimed to keep spirits up ahead of the clash, telling Sky Sports: “Mathematically it’s still possible.
      “We need to digest the result and the performance in the second half, understand why and have a different reaction (against Forest)”
      The Gunners will aim to keep their feint title hopes alive at The City Ground this Saturday. More

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      Man Utd ‘lead transfer race for 26-goal star Goncalo Ramos as Benfica make contact with replacement’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly leading the race to sign Benfica star Goncalo Ramos.The Portuguese striker, 21, has excelled this season scoring 26 goals and assisting 12 more in 45 appearances in all competitions this season.
      Man United are reportedly leading the race to sign Goncalo RamosCredit: Reuters
      Benfica have been linked to Enes Unal as his replacementCredit: Getty
      Ramos’ form has seen him attract interest from all over Europe with his hat-trick against Switzerland during the World Cup pushing him to prominence.
      And with Man United keen to bolster the squad’s firepower in the summer he is one of the names linked with the club.
      According to Record, the Red Devils are at the front of the queue to sign him from Benfica.
      This is despite the suggestion that there are “many interested sides” in England in signing the forward.
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      United have also been linked with the likes of Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen ahead of the summer transfer window.
      Ten Hag is expecting to lose Wout Weghorst and sell Anthony Martial and will need top replacements to try and make the club title contenders.
      The Old Trafford side have also scouted Gent prospect Gift Orban and were in attendance as he netted a hat-trick in the Belgian league.
      The report also reveals that Benfica are expecting Ramos to leave the club this summer and have identified his replacement.
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      The Eagles are keen on signing LaLiga outfit Getafe’s frontman Enes Unal.
      The Turk has scored 30 LaLiga goals over the last two seasons, including 14 in 33 appearances this campaign.
      Unal, 26, has been linked with moves to Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Liverpool in the past. More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd dealt transfer blow as ‘Bayern Munich enter race for top target Declan Rice’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United have been dealt a blow with Bayern Munich reportedly entering the race for Declan Rice.The West Ham captain, 24, could leave the London Stadium this summer.
      Declan Rice is a reported transfer target for Bayern MunichCredit: PA
      The Gunners and the Red Devils have been long-term admirers of Rice, with the Emirates side once the favourites to land him in a club-record transfer.
      However, it is understood Thomas Tuchel is weighing up a move for the Hammers ace.
      Bild state Tuchel and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic are working on a plan to overhaul the Bayern squad this summer.
      And they identified Rice as a suitable option in holding midfield.
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      He would be a like-for-like replacement for experienced star Joshua Kimmich, who has been linked with a transfer to Barcelona.
      Tuchel came up against Rice during his time as Chelsea boss and believes he has the quality to slot into the Bavarians’ team chasing the Champions League trophy.
      And a possible transfer could see England’s first-choice midfield pairing of Rice and Jude Bellingham both playing in the Bundesliga – although the latter may head to Real Madrid or Manchester City.
      However, the report adds the transfer fee could prove a sticking point for Bayern.
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      West Ham continue to demand £100million for their academy graduate, despite his current contract expiring in 2024.
      Bayern’s record transfer fee is the £68m they paid for Lucas Hernandez.
      And that could prove a boost for the Premier League sides still keen on landing Rice, especially if they can offer Champions League football.
      Hammers boss David Moyes admitted last week there is a “good chance” his influential skipper could leave the club at the end of this season – with James Ward-Prowse lined up as a possible replacement.
      Moyes said: “We would love Declan to be a West Ham player but we are aware that may not be the case come the end of the season.
      “That is one of the scenarios when it comes to planning.
      “There are plans that we have Dec here but we are fully aware that there is a good chance we won’t have him.” More

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      Kim Min-jae’s agent pours cold water on Man Utd transfer and says ‘there’s been no contact’ amid reports deal was AGREED

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S pursuit of Napoli centre back Kim Min-Jae is not close, according to the player’s agent.The South Korean international, 26, has shone brightly in Napoli’s defence, helping them to their first Serie A title in 33 years.
      Napoli’s star man Kim Min-jae is a long-term target for Man UtdCredit: Rex
      The Italian giants only signed Kim a season ago from Turkish side Fenerbahce in a deal worth just £15million.
      That would leave them counting a healthy profit, with the defender set to be sold for between £42m and £53m.
      According to the agent, the Red Devils have been “interested in Kim since he was in China”.
      However, Kim’s party have not received a concrete contract offer and are in no rush to conclude a deal.
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      Earlier this week, it was claimed United had submitted a colossal proposal to the star.
      Kim has made 43 appearances for Napoli in all competitions this season, scoring and assisting twice and would be a welcome addition to the United backline.
      Erik ten Hag’s side currently sit fourth in the Premier League with a drastically worse goal difference than Newcastle in third and Liverpool in fifth.
      Napoli on the other hand, boast the best goal difference in the Serie A standings – a whopping +16 above the rest of the league.
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      Napoli could be in line to sell many stars this summer with Europe’s elite hounding £115m-rated Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen.
      Georgian sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and midfielder Piotr Zielinski are also rumoured to be targets of top clubs in the Premier League off the back of Napoli’s impressive season.
      Arsenal will be hoping the deal can still go through as they could be in-line for a pay-day with former defender Konstantinos Mavropanos linked with a move to Naples to replace Kim.
      Arsenal have a 10 per cent sell-on clause included in the Greek defender’s contract which could land the Gunners a multi-million pound windfall should he move to Italy. More

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      Liverpool confirm FOUR stars will leave in summer transfer window after playing nearly a THOUSAND times combined

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      LIVERPOOL have announced that Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will all leave the club this summer.The Reds quartet have played nearly 1,000 times combined during their respective Anfield careers.
      Roberto Firmino is a fan favourite at AnfieldCredit: EPA
      James Milner is set to leave the Reds after eight yearsCredit: AFP
      In a statement posted to their official website, Liverpool gushed over their contributions to the club.
      It concluded: “With the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday being the Reds’ final home fixture of the campaign, special acknowledgements will be paid to the quartet at Anfield, with further tributes to follow across the club’s digital platforms after the end of the season as we wish Roberto, Naby, James, Alex and their families the very best for the future.
      “All four players will depart with our gratitude and appreciation for the contribution they have made.”
      Firmino, 31, will leave Anfield a cult hero, having made 360 appearances for the Reds.
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      The Brazilian joined under Brendan Rodgers in 2015, going on to score 109 times for the club while helping them to the Premier League title, Champions League, an FA Cup and League Cup.
      While no move has yet been confirmed, Firmino has been linked with a switch to Barcelona.
      Milner, meanwhile, has played 330 time for the Reds since joining on a free transfer from Manchester City in 2015.
      The 37-year-old is expected to join Brighton this summer.
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      Keita arrived as a much heralded £48million signing from RB Leipzig in 2018.
      He struggled to ever hit the heights at Anfield and has endured an injury-plagued final campaign at Liverpool – playing just 13 times in all competitions.
      Despite his lack of action, the 28-year-old has attracted interest from former club RB Leipzig, as well as Borussia Dortmund.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain, meanwhile, has become something of a forgotten man at Liverpool.
      The former Arsenal ace has suffered terrible bad luck with injuries down the years – managing just 146 Reds appearances in six years.
      Despite his injury woes, Oxlade-Chamberlain was linked with Brighton, Aston Vill and Newcastle earlier this year.
      Naby Keita is set to leave Anfield this summerCredit: Alamy
      Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has suffered with plenty of injury issues since joining the RedsCredit: AP More

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      Barcelona want Kimmich from Bayern Munich in stunning summer transfer – and German is open to move

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      BARCELONA are tipped to launch a shock move for unhappy Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich. The German national team captain, 28, was said to be upset at Bayern sacking Julian Nagelsmann in March.
      LaLiga champs Barca could be poised for an amazing swoop on Joshua KimmichCredit: Getty
      Bayern currently sit atop the Bundesliga table with two games to go, leading long-time rivals Borussia Dortmund by a point, but face third-placed RB Leipzig in their penultimate game.
      Following Nagelsmann’s departure, Kimmich experienced a tense situation and divided atmosphere inside the dressing room, with many players in the dark on the sudden dismissal.
      And he is reportedly excited by the Barcelona project after their success this season under former star Xavi.
      Kimmich could fit perfectly into the role vacated by Sergio Busquets, who has announced he is leaving the club, and is a cheaper option than Martin Zubimendi.
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      The Real Sociedad star, 24, has four years left on his deal with a £51.5m release clause.
      He is also likely to attract a bidding war in the transfer market, with Arsenal and Manchester United reportedly among his admirers.
      Xavi believes Kimmich “would be perfect for Barca” with the German calling Xavi his role model.
      The 2010 World Cup winner was introduced to Kimmich by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who said: “I have a player who can literally play in any position.”
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      Kimmich has spent eight seasons with Bayern after joining from RB Leipzig in 2015, winning seven Bundesliga titles, three German cups and a Champions League, including the historic sextuple in 2020. 
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      He has featured 45 times in all competitions this season, scoring seven and assisting 11.
      Should he move to the Camp Nou he would rejoin his former teammate Robert Lewandowski, who made the switch last summer, and fellow countryman Marc-Andre Ter Stegen.
      The Polish striker has netted 21 goals in La Liga this season taking Barcelona to the title as the top scorer in the league with the German shot-stopper holding the most clean sheets.
      Barcelona are also linked with signing Athletic Club centre back Inigo Martinez at the request of Xavi and could also pull off an emotional return for club legend Lionel Messi from PSG. More