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      Ex-Arsenal ace who Arsene Wenger called a ‘special talent’ and pushed the club to sign released by League One side

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      A FORMER Arsenal ace once called a “special talent” by Arsene Wenger is now a free agent.Dan Crowley, 25, is on the hunt for a new club after being released by League One side Morecambe.
      Morecambe have released Dan Crowley after their relegation from League OneCredit: Getty
      The midfielder was once tipped to reach the top by ex-Arsenal boss Arsene WengerCredit: Getty – Contributor
      And he is not the only big name to be released by the Shrimps, with ex-Everton forward Oumar Niasse and former Spurs kid Jonathan Obika also leaving.
      Morecambe manager Derek Adams said: “To the departing players, it is very difficult as some of them have been with me here for a significant period of time.”
      Midfield ace Crowley joined Morecambe on a free transfer In January after leaving Dutch side Willem II.
      But despite scoring twice in 14 games, Crowley was unable to prevent the Shrimps from being relegated to League Two.
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      And he is now hoping for a swift return to football, six years after being let go by Arsenal.
      Crowley joined the Gunners from Aston Villa as a whizkid in 2013 after being watched by Wenger – with the legendary manager then pushing for the club to bring him on board.

      He spent time out on loan with Barnsley, Oxford and Go Ahead Eagles.
      And Crowley even received special praise from Wenger, who said in 2016: “He is a player who has a huge talent.
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      “He’s very creative and he’s very good in the final third. He’s a special talent as well, he can finish and he can do the final ball.
      “What he needs is to develop physically a little bit and already I think he has made a big strides forward there and also cope with the responsibility of being the playmaker.
      “In the Premier League today, maybe it is a bit early for him but to carry that long process through, it’ll be interesting for him.”
      However, Crowley ended up being let go for Arsenal in 2017 and ended up joining Dutch outfit Willem II.
      He blasted the Gunners’ academy in 2019, saying: “The thing with Arsenal is they play a certain way and not many teams play that way – and I think that’s a problem as well.
      “They don’t teach you about going on loan to the lower league clubs – to go from such a big club like Arsenal, playing with great players, to then playing a completely different way in League One.
      “That’s what’s wrong with the youth system in England. That’s nothing against the first team because the first team have to win, they don’t have the time really to worry about the young players. So, I don’t put any blame on them.
      “But something does have to change and that’s why everyone is coming out to Holland and Germany, because they need game time.”
      Crowley then had spells at SC Cambuur, Birmingham, Hull and Cheltenham before rejoining Willem II in 2021, and subsequently Morecambe in January. More

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      Man Utd joined by rivals Man City in transfer race for Benfica wonderkid Cher Ndour, 18, dubbed ‘new Pogba’

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      MANCHESTER CITY have joined the chase for Italian wonderkid Cher Ndour.Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and AC Milan are all considering summer swoops for the midfielder, 18, who is currently at Benfica.
      Man City have joined Utd in the transfer chase for Benfica wonderkid Cher NdourCredit: Getty
      But City are now also in the hunt for a player who has been compared to Paul Pogba – his childhood idol.
      The Pogba link led to assumptions that Ndour would be keen to join his hero at Juventus.
      But the 6ft 3in teenager is not thought to favour a return to Italy as he considers his options.
      SunSport understands that City scouts have been watching him closely in action for both Benfica and Italy’s Under-20 side.
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      Ndour will be out of contract in the summer and so available without a transfer fee, although training compensation will be payable to Benfica and former club Atalanta.
      He joined Benfica in 2020 and at the end of his first season made his debut for the club’s B team in the second tier of Portuguese football.
      At just 16 years and 269 days, Ndour was the youngest player ever to represent the team – beating the record set by Chelsea loan star Joao Felix.
      He made his debut for Benfica’s first team in March and has seven caps for Italy’s under-20 side.
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      Ndour, who plays mostly as a central midfielder but is also effective further forward, is regarded as one of the hottest prospects in Europe.
      City are looking to recruit ready-made first-team midfielders this summer but are also looking to the future. More

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      David de Gea ‘agrees final terms on new Man Utd deal’ with blunder keeper to take massive pay cut to stay at club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star David de Gea has agreed on a contract extension with the club.De Gea’s current deal runs out in June and his future has been uncertain following a series of howlers this season.
      Manchester United star David de Gea has agreed a new deal with the clubCredit: Rex
      De Gea is waiting for Manchester United to sign off on his new contractCredit: Alamy
      According to The Telegraph, however, the goalkeeper and United have reached an agreement to extend his 12-year stay at Old Trafford.
      The goalkeeper’s £375,000-per-week salary will be heavily reduced – by as much as £175k-a-week – but his new deal involves incentives for matches played as well as performance add-ons.
      The Spain international is now waiting on United to sign off the agreement before making an official announcement.
      The 32-year-old received some stinging criticism after his howler on Sunday handed West Ham a 1-0 victory at London Stadium.
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      This comes after an erroneous performance at Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-finals last month which led to the Red Devils getting eliminated from the competition.
      However, De Gea has amassed the most clean sheets in the Premier League this season.
      The keeper counts 15 clean sheets, which is two more than Liverpool’s Alisson, Newcastle’s Nick Pope and Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale who are joint second.
      United manager Erik ten Hag backed the ex-Atletico Madrid star after the loss to the Hammers and insisted he wants him to stay next season.
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      Ten Hag said: “We have the most clean sheets in the Premier League and we wouldn’t be in this position without him.
      “Mistakes happen but he has my full belief and I have no concerns about him. We want him to stay and extend his contract.”
      However, even if De Gea stays there is still no promise he will remain Ten Hag’s starting keeper next season. More

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      Sergio Busquets ‘to leave Barcelona after 15 seasons with captain most likely to make Saudi free transfer’

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      SERGIO BUSQUETS has reportedly decided to NOT sign an extension at Barcelona and will leave this summer.The 34-year-old club captain, who came through the youth ranks at the Nou Camp, is said to have informed Barca of his decision today.
      Sergio Busquets is reportedly set to depart Barcelona this summerCredit: AP
      The club captain will leave on a free once his contract expires in JuneCredit: Getty
      Marca claims that the Spanish World Cup winner was wary of staying past his prime and did not want to damage his legendary status with a decline in performances.
      And another Spanish publication, SPORT, claims that they have discovered that “Saudi Arabia is positioned as the number one option for Busquets’ new destination”.
      They did also add that he has not yet agreed to join any team in the Middle East, but they did reiterate that he has made his mind up that his time at Barca is over.
      Barcelona boss Xavi, the former midfield partner of Busquets, wanted his skipper to remain with the Catalans after fifteen trophy-laden seasons.
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      But the financially-stricken club were unable to offer him an acceptable proposal.
      An official announcement is set to be made over the coming days ahead of what could be their LaLiga title-clinching game with city rivals Espanyol this weekend regarding his exit.
      And Barcelona will no doubt want to honour one of their most iconic names before the end of the campaign with a final farewell at the Nou Camp.
      Meanwhile, the MLS could also be another potential option on the table for the veteran.
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      His old team-mate Lionel Messi could also move to America with Inter Miami keen on snapping up the Argentine when his contract expires at Paris Saint-Germain in June.
      Busquets has been as influential as ever for Barcelona this term as he chases a ninth LaLiga title with his boyhood club.
      As well as winning both the World Cup and Euros with his country, the star has lifted the Champions League and Fifa Club World Cup on three separate occasions with Barca. More

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      Yerry Mina ‘to leave Everton on free transfer after club make no effort to renew his contract’

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      YERRY MINA is reportedly set to leave Everton from free after the club failed to offer him a new contract.That’s despite the fit-again defender looking back to his best in struggling Toffees’ crucial 5-1 win over Brighton on Monday.
      Yerry Mina looks set to leave Everton this summerCredit: AFP
      A report says that the club have not offered him a new contractCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Everton fans raved about the Mina’s influence on the side in his first game since January, and only the fourth in the Premier League this season.
      But club chiefs seemingly remain unconvinced with bosses said to have decided not to enter talks with the 28-year-old over extending his £120,000-a-week deal.
      Journalist Pipe Sierra tweeted: “Yerry Mina (28) will not continue in #Everton . From the club there was no effort to renew his contract that ends in June of this year.”
      He added: “The defender is already listening to offers from other leagues.
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      “In principle, the Colombian’s desire is to continue in Europe; despite other interests.”
      Mina cost the Toffees nearly £27million when he arrived from Barcelona back in 2018.
      However, the Colombian international has suffered a number of injuries throughout his time at Goodison Park.
      Mina has missed most of the campaign with Everton due to an ankle injury with James Tarkowski and Conor Coady being first-choice at the back.
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      And cash-strapped Toffees are considering signing on-loan Coady permanently should they beat the drop – with the defender likely to come cheaper than Mina.
      Brazilian clubs Atletico Mineiro and Palmeiras have both been linked with Mina over recent months.
      The South American ace has only made 83 appearances for the Merseyside outfit in the top-flight.
      And only four of them have come this term.
      However, boss Sean Dyche did hand him his first appearance since January against the Seagulls last night as he started at the back.
      Now Mina will be desperate for more action when Everton take on Man City this Sunday. More

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      Fans convinced Jude Bellingham has dropped major hint over transfer as they ‘read his lips’ during celebration

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      FANS are convinced that Jude Bellingham dropped a major hint over his future in a goal celebration. The Borussia Dortmund star netted twice in his team’s 6-0 hammering of Wolfsburg on Sunday.
      Jude Bellingham said something during his celebration, sending fans into a frenzyCredit: BVB TV
      Bellingham passionately celebrated punching the air as he mimicked people talking in his ear.
      Fans have read his lips as he shouted and they are convinced he said: “F*** the talk, I’m staying.”
      However, some believe he didn’t say that and was in fact swearing at Bayern Munich fans after he received criticism from them.
      The 19-year-old midfielder, who is under contract until 2025, has been heavily linked with a transfer away from Dortmund this summer.
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      Manchester United, Manchester City and Real Madrid are all in the race to sign him after Liverpool pulled out.
      Bellingham has supposedly agreed personal terms with the LaLiga club after they reportedly offered him a £12million-a-year deal.
      Despite Real Madrid leading the race, they are yet to agree a fee with Dortmund.
      They are supposedly demanding £124million, which is more than Carlo Ancelotti’s men are ready to spend.
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      Dortmund are chasing down Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga and sit one point behind them with two games to go.
      Despite the title race and transfer saga, Bellingham found time to head back home to Birmingham to watch his former side and brother Jobe play and he was mobbed by fans on his way out the ground. More

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      Lionel Messi’s dad gives major update on Saudi Arabia move amid reports star has agreed HUGE contract

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      LIONEL MESSI’S dad Jorge has shut down reports that the Paris Saint-Germain star has made a decision on his future.French media agency AFP alleged Messi, 35, has held negotiations with a club in Saudi Arabia over a “huge” contract with his PSG deal set to expire this summer.
      Lionel Messi’s dad, Jorge, has declared the PSG superstar is yet to make a decision on his futureCredit: AFP
      Messi and his dad Jorge, pictured here back in 2016Credit: EPA
      The Daily Mail claim it is worth a staggering £522million.
      Elsewhere, reports last week suggested Messi could be offered a staggering £400million for one season with Saudi side Al-Hilal.
      However, Jorge has now publicly claimed his son is yet to decide on where he will play next season.
      Taking to his Instagram story on Tuesday, Jorge declared “there is absolutely nothing with any club for next year”.
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      He added that seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi will not make a decision on his future until the end of the Ligue 1 campaign.
      A statement Jorge posted to Instagram read: “There is absolutely nothing with any club for next year.
      “The decision will never be made before Lionel finishes the league with PSG.
      “Once the season ends it will be time to analyse and see what there is, and then make a decision.
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      “There are always rumours and many use Lionel’s name to gain notoriety but the truth is only one and we can assure you that there is nothing with anyone.
      “Neither verbal, nor signed, nor agreed, and there will be no until the season ends.”
      Messi has scored 15 goals and provided 15 assists in 28 Ligue 1 games this season, helping PSG to the top of the table.
      The Parc des Princes outfit are six points clear of Lens with four games left to play.
      And Jorge has declared Messi will only decide on his future when the season has come to an end.
      Reports earlier this month claimed PSG had initially suspended Messi for two weeks after he allegedly skipped training to fly to Saudi Arabia without permission.
      Remorseful Messi was then pictured in PSG training kit on the club’s official Twitter account on Monday, before he spent the night with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Paris.
      His two-year contract with PSG officially expires on June 30 and rumours continue to swirl on his future.
      However, French newspaper L’Equipe state Messi’s wife Antonela is reluctant to move the family to Saudi Arabia and would prefer to stay in Europe. More

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      Man Utd set to rival Arsenal in Declan Rice transfer race as Ten Hag makes England star ‘number one’ target

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      DECLAN’S RICE performance against Manchester United has seen the West Ham star rocket to the top of Erik Ten Hag’s summer shopping list. The Dutchman has been an admirer of the midfielder for many months. 
      Declan Rice is wanted by Man UtdCredit: Rex
      Erik ten Hag was left impressed by his performance versus his sideCredit: PA
      And the SunSport has learned his performance against Man Utd in Sunday’s 1-0 clash left Ten Hag in awe after defeat. 
      A source said: “Rice is fast emerging as United’s number one summer target.
      “He completely ran the game and United’s coaching staff and scouts were all talking about him after the match.
      “There’s a growing belief that Rice is interested in leaving at the end of the season and United believe they simply have to ensure he heads north and not to Arsenal or Chelsea.
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      “The club regard him as a player they could potentially build a team around.”
      Rice was seen chatting after the game with England team-mate Marcus Rashford, with the United attacker asking for the Hammers’ captain’s shirt.

      The source added: “Declan is good friends with Marcus and Luke Shaw from England.
      “Man Utd believe they can persuade Rice that his future lies with them in Manchester.
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      “It would be a massive sign of intent and a great way for any new owners to show they are determined to try and match Manchester City in the years ahead.”
      West Ham’s win over the Red Devils thanks to a goal from Said Benrahma damaged the club’s top four hopes with Liverpool hot on their heels, sitting just one point behind them.
      Meanwhile, SunSport also understands that Ten Hag is set to remain loyal to goalkeeper David De Gea, despite his blunder. 
      Declan Rice was impressive against Man Utd
      Benrahma’s weak shot trickled through the grasp of the Spaniard, who has made other high-profile errors this season.
      The source said: “Erik still has faith in David. He still has a future at the club. It’s likely De Gea will start next season in goal for United.
      “There was interest in Jordan Pickford earlier this season. But after he signed a new deal with Everton that interest has cooled.”
      Declan Rice ran rings around Man Utd at the weekendCredit: PA
      David De Gea let a poor shot roll into his netCredit: Reuters More