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      Arsenal ‘add Bundesliga star to Arteta’s transfer shortlist’ to provide attacking alternative to Ben White

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      ARSENAL are eyeing a move for Wolfsburg star Ridle Baku, according to reports.The Gunners are keen to sign a more adventurous right-back option this summer.
      Arsenal are interested in Wolfsburg star Ridle BakuCredit: Getty
      Boss Mikel Arteta has successfully deployed centre-half Ben White in the position for most of this campaign.
      But Arsenal are keen to recruit a more attacking option ahead of next season.
      According to Sky Germany, Baku has impressed Gunners scouts this term.
      They add that Baku is interested in departing Wolfsburg this summer and that a move to the Premier League would be an attractive proposition.
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      The 25-year-old will have just two years remaining on his contract with the German outfit come the end of the season.
      And he could be available for just £13million.
      Baku primarily played as a right winger earlier in his career, prior to being converted.
      He was deployed at right wing-back last season, before a switch to a back four saw him move to full-back this term.
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      Ben White has primarily been selected at right-back this seasonCredit: Getty
      The four-cap Germany international has scored five goals in 26 appearances this season.
      All five of his strikes came in a sensational six-game winning streak either side of the World Cup.
      Despite that run, Wolfsburg sit ninth in the Bundesliga table.
      Baku has played 105 times since moving from Mainz in 2020, scoring 16 goals and laying on 14 assists in that time.
      In addition to White, the Gunners still have Takehiro Tomiyasu as a right-back option.
      But the 24-year-old has largely fallen out of favour this season, starting just six Premier League games.
      The Japanese international was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign last month after suffering a knee injury.
      Takehiro Tomyasu has started just six Premier League games this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Man City icon Vincent Kompany is Tottenham’s No1 target to replace Antonio Conte after leading Burnley to Premier League

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      VINCENT KOMPANY is now Tottenham’s No 1 target to replace Antonio Conte.Chairman Daniel Levy has been blown away by the Belgian, 37, leading Burnley back into the Premier League in his first season.
      Vincent Kompany is Tottenham’s No1 choice to be there next managerCredit: PA
      Daniel Levy has been blown away by the Belgian’s job of transforming BurnleyCredit: Getty
      SunSport told you last month the Manchester City legend was a surprise name on Levy’s shortlist.
      But Spurs chiefs have received glowing reports after a stunning season saw the Clarets promoted in record time.
      And Kompany is increasingly seen as the manager who can give the club a new dimension.
      Spurs have watched how Mikel Arteta has transformed bitter rivals Arsenal into Premier League title contenders having spent three years working as Pep Guardiola’s No 2 at City.
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      Kompany spent the same amount of time as captain under Guardiola before becoming Anderlecht manager in 2019.
      He won two of his four Premier League crowns with Guardiola — who has tipped him as a future Etihad boss.
      Spurs are also considering Julian Nagelsmann, Luis Enrique, Brendan Rodgers, Arne Slot and their former chief Mauricio Pochettino.
      But, crucially for Levy, Kompany made Burnley the Championship’s most entertaining side after putting almost a whole new squad together.
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      And Kompany is believed to be ready to listen if Spurs make a move as he fears the Clarets may not have the funds to tackle the Prem.
      Levy wants to get a new boss lined up quickly with Harry Kane’s future again in doubt and the club facing a battle to finish in the top four.
      They are three points behind Newcastle and Manchester United but have played a game more.
      Conte was sacked in March after weeks of uncertainty.
      The final straw came when the Italian boss, 53, launched an astonishing attack on his ‘selfish’ Spurs flops after the 3-3 draw at Southampton.
      His assistant Cristian Stellini has become the acting head coach at Tottenham for the remainder of the season.
      Former Premier League midfielder Ryan Mason is the Italian’s assistant head coach as the pair look to rejuvenate Spurs and finish in this season’s Champions League spots.
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      David de Gea breaks silence on Man Utd contract stand-off as he reveals his ‘aim’ amid transfer saga

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      DAVID DE GEA vowed to keep his focus amid a contract stand-off  with Manchester United.The club want to slash his weekly wages from £375,000 to £200,000 but the Spanish goalkeeper will not sign.
      David de Gea’s Manchester United contract runs out in JuneCredit: Getty
      Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea doesn’t focus on contract talksCredit: Getty
      De Gea, 32, is out of contract this summer — although United do have an option to extend  for a further 12 months.
      But he said: “It is time just to be focused as we play many games in a row.
      “It is not time to lose focus and think about contracts. My aim is to  keep going and play my best.”
      De Gea insists he is still one of the top flight’s best goalkeepers, despite question marks over his distribution.
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      The Spaniard argues that  clean sheets are  the vital stat — and he has the most in the Premier League alongside Newcastle’s Nick Pope on 13.
      In all competitions, he boasts 20, second only to Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen (23).
      And De Gea, who joined United in 2011 from Atletico Madrid for £17.8million, said: “When we keep a clean sheet, it means the team and I did a good job.
      “But criticism is always there, you cannot please everyone. I have 20 clean sheets, close to the most in Europe, so we are doing a great job  and I help the team do it.”
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      De Gea recently surpassed legend Peter Schmeichel’s clean sheet record of 180 for the club — and is at 185 and counting.
      The Red Devils No 1 added: “Beating the record of one of the best like Schmeichel makes me feel so proud.
      “Now it is a moment to  do even better. When we keep clean sheets, then we are closer to winning things.” More

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      Arsenal ‘make N’Golo Kante free transfer enquiry’ as representative reveals Chelsea star’s likely decision

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      ARSENAL have allegedly made an enquiry about signing N’Golo Kante.The French midfielder, 32, made his first Premier League start since August last week for Chelsea in the goalless draw with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
      Arsenal have enquired about signing N’Golo KanteCredit: Getty
      Despite an impressive return from injury, interim boss Frank Lampard then caused a stir when he left the star out of the team for last weekend’s defeat at Wolves.
      Kante has been recalled to the side for Chelsea’s Champions League quarter-final first-leg clash at Real Madrid tonight.
      His future, however, has been back in the headlines ahead of the showdown with the LaLiga giants.
      The former Leicester City ace will become a free agent this summer when his current deal expires in June.
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      We have reported previously how he looks set to pen a new two-year extension to stay at Stamford Bridge.
      Le Parisien have now claimed that a source from the player’s camp has told them that now looks like the likely scenario.
      But they have also dropped a transfer bombshell by claiming that Chelsea’s bitter rivals Arsenal are also attempting to hijack those plans and snatch him on a freebie.
      The Kante representative was quoted as saying: “N’Golo would like to stay in London, where he has his habits.
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      “I think he’ll extend his deal at Chelsea before going to the Middle-East in two or three years.”
      And then they added: “Arsenal have also made an enquiry.”
      Mikel Arteta was linked with a move for the ace last summer but that transfer failed to materialise.
      Now the Premier League leaders could be eyeing up another swoop to bolster their engine room ahead of their return to the Champions League. More

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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ‘to meet with Gavi’s parents’ as Blues step up free transfer chase for Barcelona star

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      CHELSEA have stepped up their pursuit of Gavi with Todd Boehly set to meet with his parents, according to reports.The wonderkid has impressed since breaking into Barcelona’s first-team and played a key role for Spain at the World Cup.
      Chelsea hope to sign Gavi on a free transferCredit: AP
      But he could be available on a free transfer in the summer despite penning a deal until 2026 last September.
      Barcelona’s financial issues means Gavi has been stripped of his contract and squad number and re-registered as an academy player on his previous contract.
      And it appears Boehly is trying to take advantage of his contract situation by luring the midfielder to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have reportedly held talks with Gavi’s agent Ivan de la Pena.
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      And now Boehly is set to meet with his parents to outline Chelsea’s plans for the 18-year-old and their desire to make him a key part of the team, report AS.
      The Blues hope to pinch Gavi away from the Nou Camp on a free but it is believed the youngster would rather stay at Barca.
      However that could prove impossible if the Blaugrana are unable to cut a significant chunk off their wage bill.
      Chelsea could offer much more than Barca and could hand Gavi a huge signing-on fee.
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      And if the West Londoners were to bring in ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique as manager for next season, that could further sweeten the deal.
      Barcelona have been effectively placed under a transfer ban by LaLiga until they sort their finances out.
      Ten players could reportedly leave the league leaders as they need to raise £178million. More

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      Chelsea star Joao Felix drops huge hint over future with two-word response when asked about Atletico Madrid return

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      CHELSEA star Joao Felix dropped a huge hint about his future when asked about a return to Atletico Madrid.The forward is back in the Spanish capital with the Blues taking on Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final tonight.
      Joao Felix was coy when asked about his future
      Felix is on loan at Chelsea but has hinted at a permanent stayCredit: Getty
      And he was asked about his future by a reporter ahead of the match.
      Felix simply responded: “Tengo contrato”, which translates to “I have a contract”.
      The Portuguese joined Blues on loan until the end of the season but still has more than four years remaining on his Atletico deal.
      Felix, 23, has remained coy on his future at the Wanda Metropolitano, but his time at the club could be up as he does not always see eye-to-eye with manager Diego Simeone.
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      Felix himself hinted that he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge when his loan deal expires at the end of the campaign.
      And his chances of joining Chelsea have been boosted following reports that Felix’s Atletico team-mates are “sick to the teeth of him”.
      The Blues could try to sign the Portuguese on a permanent basis in the summer but may need to fight off interest from elsewhere.
      Manchester United were interested in a loan deal in January but were deterred by Atletico’s £10m loan fee.
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      However Erik ten Hag is reportedly prioritising a move for a striker when the summer transfer window re-opens.
      And it is believed Felix could be available for £88m, though the Red Devils are hopeful of a more “favourable deal”. More

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      Newcastle ‘join Declan Rice race with Magpies in ambitious attempt to beat Arsenal and Man Utd to West Ham ace transfer’

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly joined the race to sign Declan Rice this summer.But they will have to see off competition from Arsenal and Manchester United for the West Ham captain.
      Declan Rice is a shock target for ambitious NewcastleCredit: Rex
      Rice, 24, has spent his entire pro career in east London.
      He’s played 232 times after making his senior debut in 2017.
      But the England ace is now being tipped for a move away this summer.
      Rice has made no secret of his desire to play Champions League football.
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      And Arsenal are thought to be leading the charge for his signature.
      United are also interested in Rice as they bid to return to Europe’s elite competition.
      However, Newcastle are now ready to stun their rivals after a spectacular season under Eddie Howe.
      The Magpies are third in the table and look good for a shock Champions League spot after some impressive results.
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      Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes have established themselves as key figures in Newcastle’s midfield.
      And Relevo claims Rice is seen as the missing piece of the three-man jigsaw to turn Newcastle into title contenders.
      Indeed, there has already been contact between Toon and Rice’s representatives.
      However, any side ready to sign the anchorman will have to break the bank.
      West Ham boss David Moyes declared last year that Rice’s price-tag is a staggering £150million.
      And it’s reckoned the star is now valued at around £75m, with his contract up in 2024. More

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      Jose Mourinho ‘to push for Chelsea move’ if Boehly makes offer, with Special One keen on Blues and one other club

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      JOSE MOURINHO is allegedly only prepared to leave Roma for two clubs – but will reportedly “push” for a return to Chelsea.It emerged last week that Blues owner Todd Boehly had sounded out the Special One over a sensational THIRD stint in charge of the club.
      Jose Mourinho is being linked with an exit from RomaCredit: Getty
      Chelsea, who face Real Madrid tonight in the Champions League quarter-final, are currently without a permanent manager after Graham Potter was axed.
      That led to Boehly deciding to bring back former Blues boss Frank Lampard to take charge of the team until the end of the season on a caretaker basis while he searches for a long-term replacement for Potter.
      Mourinho, 60, is currently riding high in Serie A after guiding Roma to third in the Italian top-flight and led them to Europa Conference League joy last term.
      He has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer while Crisriano Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabia club Al-Nassr are allegedly plotting a mega-money deal to try and secure his services.
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      However, Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna says Mourinho “is ready to leave Roma only for certain clubs” – including both Chelsea and PSG.
      He states that if the Blues make an offer then the Portuguese coach will “push to go” there with his family home still in West London.
      Roma are also “open” to his departure – although this fresh update states that Mourinho is “not interested” in Saudi Arabia.
      Mourinho first took charge of Chelsea in 2004 after guiding Porto to an unlikely Champions League triumph.
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      He guided the Blues to two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and two League Cup trophies.
      But he left Stamford Bridge in September 2007 following a series of disagreements with former owner Roman Abramovich.
      The Special One returned six years later after leaving Real Madrid and guided the Blues to a league and cup double in the 2014-15 season.
      But his second love affair with the club ended in dismissal in September 2015 as he was axed following a dire run of nine defeats in 15 league matches.
      He enjoyed Europa League and Carabao Cup joy at Manchester United after that before a two-year stint at Tottenham ended in 2021. More