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      Paul Scholes claims Harry Kane will NOT join Man Utd as he predicts huge blow for Erik ten Hag’s transfer plans

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Paul Scholes believes Harry Kane will choose to stay at Tottenham this summer despite interest from the Red Devils.Kane, 29, has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks.
      Harry Kane has been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: AFP
      Scholes does not believe Kane would be the right fit for the Red DevilsCredit: Getty
      He emerged as one of Erik ten Hag’s top transfer targets at the beginning of March, shortly after becoming Tottenham’s all-time leading goalscorer.
      But according to Scholes, the England skipper would not be the best fit for Man Utd.
      When speaking to BT Sport, the 48-year-old said: “I think goals are a problem, [United are] a long way behind City and Arsenal at the top of the table goals wise.
      “I think Harry is very happy where he is. If he was going to move it would have been to Man City a couple of years ago. 
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      “He would be fantastic, 25 goals guaranteed, but it’s very difficult for him to move at 30 years of age.
      “It’s a risk as well for Man Utd, if you put all your eggs in that Harry Kane basket and all of a sudden Daniel Levy is messing you about, you might end up with no one.
      “If you get him early, brilliant, but I just think he’s very happy at Tottenham doing what he’s doing.”
      Man Utd have expressed an interest in signing several young strikers since January.
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      Victor Osimhen remains a top target, but Napoli are demanding a Premier League record fee of £115-130million.
      United are also keen on the prospect of signing Benfica’s Goncalo Ramos.
      However, the Portugal international is also expected to cost more than £100m. More

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      Sofyan Amrabat’s agent gives exciting transfer update after confirming Man Utd offer in January

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      MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Sofyan Amrabat could be granted permission to leave Fiorentina in the summer.The midfielder’s agent has revealed that the Italian club is open to the idea of letting him go, but only if a suitable offer is received.
      Amrabat could be allowed to leave Fiorentina at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Mohamed Sinouh told Kora Plus: “For now we don’t have any offer for the summer, but now at least Fiorentina is willing to listen.
      “A promise they made when the president rejected all the offers in winter.
      “We received many offers during the January transfer window, including one from Manchester United, but an agreement cannot be reached.”
      The Red Devils made Amrabat a top transfer target ahead of the January window.
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      However, Fiorentina officials refused to sell him mid-season.
      Instead, Erik ten Hag pursued a last-minute swoop for Marcel Sabitzer, who eventually joined the club on loan until the end of the season.
      Amrabat’s brother, Nordin Amrabat, confirmed United’s interest when speaking to Voetbal Primeur last week.
      He said: “I can name three clubs who were concrete in the last two or three days of the transfer window.
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      “Manchester United wanted a loan with an option to buy deal, Fiorentina rejected.”
      Barcelona have also expressed an interest in signing Amrabat.
      The midfielder was so eager to join the LaLiga giants earlier this year that he reportedly offered to play for free in order to aid with the club’s financial issues. More

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      Newcastle fans fume at ‘seriously underwhelming transfer wish list’ as four stars including Arsenal ace targeted

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      NEWCASTLE fans have been left fuming at an “underwhelming” list of supposed summer transfer targets. The Daily Mail report that manager Eddie Howe has identified four players with Premier League experience that he wants for next season.
      Leicester winger Harvey Barnes has been linked with a switch to NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney could both be set for summer movesCredit: AP
      They claim his shortlist includes Leicester winger Harvey Barnes, Manchester United star Scott McTominay, Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse and Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney.
      And Toon fans are not excited by the prospect, one said: “That is a seriously underwhelming wish list.”
      Another reacted: “I’d take Barnes, Tierney injured all the time, Ward-Prowse is alright but he specialises in set pieces and we have several free kick takers, McTominay not at all, out his depth against us.”
      A third commented: “Can Eddie stay off transfers please.”
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      However, some fans are like Newcastle’s potential summer business, one wrote: “Barnes is immense, he will be world class under Eddie.
      More charmed in: “Good solid signings that’ll greatly improve the squad.”
      Barnes has netted ten goals in 27 games for Leicester in the Premier League this season.
      The Foxes are in the midst of a relegation battle and if they go down, he and team-mate James Maddison, previously linked with a move to the Toon, could be set for transfers away.
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      Similarly, Ward-Prowse is likely to leave the Saints should they drop into the Championship.
      Tierney is supposedly ready to quit Arsenal after losing his spot in the starting XI to Oleksandr Zinchenko this season.
      A fee of £30million is the rumoured asking price for the Scot.
      McTominay may leave United this summer with the club ready to cash-in on the player to potentially make way for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong or Borussia Dortmund ace Jude Bellingham.
      Erik ten Hag reportedly has the midfielder, who joined the club aged five, on his list of players he is ready to axe as he continues to rebuild the club.
      James Ward-Prowse could reportedly Southampton if they go downCredit: Getty More

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      PSG launch transfer bid for Jude Bellingham with French giants desperate to win race for Borussia Dortmund star

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly launched a bid to secure Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham.The 19-year-old has been linked with a number of Europe’s top clubs including Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
      A host of Europe’s top clubs have been linked with Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Dortmund are also hoping he will commit his future to the club for one more season – with his contract running until 2025.
      But he is expected to leave at the end of the campaign and Ligue 1 champions PSG are now understood to have joined the race for the Three Lions superstar.
      According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Bellingham is a “strong target” for the French side.
      Speaking about the teenager during the World Cup, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi told Sky Sports: “Bellingham is an amazing player, what a player.
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      “England are lucky to have him, to be honest. He’s one of the best players in the tournament.
      “He’s amazing, in his first World Cup he’s calm, relaxed and confident.”
      He continued: “Everyone wants him, I’m not going to hide it.
      “He’s at his club and [we have] respect, so if we want to talk to him, we’ll have to talk to the club first.”
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      Bellingham joined Dortmund from Birmingham in 2020 and has thrived in the Bundesliga.
      He has registered 20 goals and 25 assists in 126 games, including ten goals and seven assists this season.
      Any club wanting to land him would likely need to fork out more than £100million.
      Liverpool, and in particular Jurgen Klopp, are long-term admirers of the 24-cap international.
      However, it is unlikely they will be able to compete financially with the likes of Real Madrid, Man City and PSG. More

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      How Chelsea could line up under Carlo Ancelotti with Real Madrid boss tipped for return 12 years after Blues axe

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      CARLO ANCELOTTI is being tipped for a shock return to Chelsea this summer.The Blues are searching for a new permanent head coach after sacking Graham Potter following a whirlwind seven-month spell.
      Carlo Ancelotti could depart Real Madrid in the summerCredit: EPA
      Marco Asensio is set to become a free agent at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Club legend Frank Lampard has been put in charge of the side until the end of the season.
      But, unless he wins the Champions League, the former Chelsea midfielder is expected to be replaced before the 2023/24 campaign gets underway.
      The likes of Julian Nagelsmann and Luis Enrique have been mooted as possible candidates.
      But Real Madrid boss Ancelotti is now being touted for the role – 12 years after he departed Stamford Bridge.
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      The Italian, 63, could leave the Spanish champions in the coming months as they sit 12 points behind Barcelona in LaLiga.
      They do face Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals, with anything but a 15th European triumph set to seal Ancelotti’s exit.
      He has been linked with the vacant Brazil national team job.
      However, Chelsea may look to entice him with a lucrative offer.
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      And Ancelotti could bring a couple of players back with him.
      Marco Asensio and Dani Ceballos are both out of contract at the end of the season.
      As they are set to depart Real, continuing with the four-time Champions League-winning manager could prove an attractive proposition.
      Chelsea may also wish to make Atletico Madrid loanee Joao Felix’s move a permanent one as they desperately search for a focal point to their attack.
      Ancelotti won the double with the Blues in 2010, but left the following season after a trophyless campaign in which they finished second in the Premier League behind Manchester United.
      Dani Ceballos’ Real Madrid contract is also up in the summerCredit: Reuters More

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      Barcelona ‘to slash player wages by further £61m with debt set to increase to £1.3bn despite Messi transfer interest’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly planning to reduce their wage bill by a further £61MILLION as they prepare to take on even more debt.The Catalan giants sit top of the LaLiga table, 12 points clear of fierce rivals Real Madrid.
      Barcelona’s debt continues to increase despite their on-field successCredit: Getty
      But off-pitch matters continue to cloud the club’s future.
      And with planned renovations to the Nou Camp in the pipeline, their debts – made up of loans and finance – are expected to reach £1.3billion.
      According to Relevo, this has led club chiefs to look at reducing each player’s salary by 15 per cent from next season.
      Stars such as Jordi Alba are also set to be approached about taking new deals on lesser wages.
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      Barcelona believe these cutbacks could save up to £61m.
      But the players will need to agree to the reduced wages – a decision the squad will need to come to as a group.
      And that could prove a difficult sell, particularly if the club continue to try and sign big names in the summer.
      Earlier this week, reports emerged of a potential return for Lionel Messi.
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      The Argentine, 35, left in emotional circumstances two years ago when Barca’s financial crisis dictated that he had to move on.
      He is now into his second season with Paris Saint-Germain, but is being urged to take a reduced deal to remain with the French side.
      And Barca are one of several big offers on the table for Messi – despite their economic instability.
      The club’s fans even chanted his name during their 4-0 Copa del Rey defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday evening.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is also the subject of a £350m-a-year offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.
      David Beckham’s MLS club Inter Miami have also shown interest in bringing him to America. More

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      How Chelsea could line up under Jose Mourinho next season with club ‘making contact’ with former boss

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      THIRD time may be a charm for Jose Mourinho after he was linked with the Chelsea job. Having been at the club twice before, Mourinho has reportedly been contacted to take over the reins for a third time once Frank Lampard’s caretaker spell comes to an end in the summer.
      Jose Mourinho is reportedly linked with the Chelsea jobCredit: Getty
      This could see the likes of Tammy Abraham return to the clubCredit: Getty
      Since his last stint at the club, three-time Premier League winner Mourinho has managed Manchester United, Tottenham and is now at Roma – though reports suggest this could change in the summer.
      The Portuguese boss still holds a fiery temperament, but may have evolved in his liking for players.
      And should he be picked up by Chelsea again, it begs the question of how the Blues might line up.
      One plausible theory is him using his Roma connections to overhaul Chelsea’s misfiring attack.
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      Tammy Abraham and Paulo Dybala could be the major signings under Mourinho – with Leonardo Spinazzola coming in at left back and Ilan Meslier in goal
      Ex-Blues star Tammy Abraham could make his return to Stamford Bridge, partnering with Paulo Dybala just off of him.
      Dybala, 29, would be a surprisingly cost-effective option for Chelsea in the transfer market, with a reported release clause for foreign clubs of just £10.5million (€12m).
      Despite the presence of Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella, Mourinho may also opt to bring in a fresh face in Leonardo Spinazzola, owing to the Englishman’s injury issues and Cucurella’s poor form.
      A transfer for a new goalie may also be sanctioned in order to upgrade on Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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      This could see Leeds stopper Illan Meslier brought in, with Brentford’s David Raya an alternative.
      Mourinho may even opt to use most of what he will inherit, particularly if Chelsea’s finances take a hit if they fail to qualify for Champions League football next season.
      Mykhailo Mudryk has already been compared to club legend Eden Hazard, so it well within the realm of possibility for Mourinho to use his talents in a similar way.
      A Thiago Silva led back-line would also give Mourinho the experience he likes in defence, while the likes of Benoit Badiashile and Enzo Fernandez patrol the areas around him.
      Mason Mount could be given a new lease of life in a more structured system, with Mourinho also convincing Mateo Kovacic to stay.
      Christopher Nkunku’s arrival is an open secret, and his creative ability may be make him instrumental as he drifts inside while Reece James bombs on with Abraham the team’s focal point in attack.
      A transfer ban could see Mourinho utilise the talent already in the squad – but topped with Tammy Abraham
      However, if Mourinho wanted to go for a very classical team, it could see him recruit Man Utd and Roma favourite Chris Smalling with Nemanja Matic joining him for the FOURTH time.
      And what’s to say fan-favourite Hazard can’t make a triumphant return to Stamford Bridge following his issues at Real Madrid.
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      Ryan Giggs’ son Zach, 16, looks set for Man Utd transfer exit but could be making Premier League debut next season

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      THE son of Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs looks set to leave the club. Zach, 16, is nearing a move to Sheffield United and therefore could be part of a Premier League squad next season.
      Zach Giggs is close to joining Sheffield UnitedCredit: Getty
      Zach is the son of Man Utd hero Ryan GiggsCredit: AFP
      The Blades are in the hunt for promotion and sit in second place in the Championship.
      Giggs has been part of the United academy since 2019, hoping to emulate his father at the club.
      He has played for the Under-18s side, but his hopes of landing a professional deal at United have been dampened.
      The left-back is on trial at Bramall Lane, but his move could be prevented by an EFL transfer embargo.
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      Sheffield United face the ban due to not meeting repayments on signings made.
      This also impacts the club’s academy, meaning that Giggs would not be able to sign a senior deal.
      A scholarship contract would potentially work but complications could arise if Man United demand funds for the player.
      On the possibility of Giggs joining the club, Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “There’s nothing I can say on it, but I know he’s [Giggs] in.
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      “It would be Del [Derek Geary, academy manager] making a decision on that.
      “We had a meeting last week talking about the scholars and the lads who are going to stay on and be a first-year pro. 
      “It’s important to be involved in it but I want them to back their decision.
      “It wouldn’t be independent but if someone has been working with a player for four weeks and wants to put their name to them then brilliant, I’ll back them.
      “I don’t know Zach’s situation [with Man Utd]. I am not privy to it at all, we can’t sign players.
      “We have had lads in who we want to sign, but we can’t sign them, and we have lost some and they have gone elsewhere or they are on trial elsewhere now.
      “If we get it lifted we can start recruiting again. It’s still the same in the academy if you are a pro. If someone is coming in as a pro we can’t sign them, it all depends on the type of contract.” More