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      Aston Villa line up Tammy Abraham transfer as Roma look to replace former Chelsea striker with Roberto Firmino

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      ASTON VILLA are interested in signing Tammy Abraham, according to reports.The striker spent a season on loan at Villa Park in 2018-19, helping the club to promotion from the Championship with 26 goals in 40 games.
      Tammy Abraham has not been as prolific in front of goal compared to last season
      Aston Villa want to sign AbrahamCredit: Reuters
      He broke into the Chelsea team after that before a £34million switch to Roma, where he scored 27 goals in all competitions last season.
      Abraham, 25, has just seven goals this term but that has not deterred Villa’s interest, according to Corriere dello Sport.
      The report claims manager Unai Emery has identified Abraham as the man to improve his attack.
      It is claimed Abraham would be open to returning to England, particularly as it could bolster his chances of being called up by Gareth Southgate.
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      He has not asked to be sold but Roma are reportedly open to offers.
      It is believed the Italian outfit need to bring in between £44-48m to budget for losses this year.
      That could see Abraham leave with the striker worth a reported £35m.
      Roma are considering options to replace the 11-cap star too, with Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino top of their wishlist.
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      The Brazilian has told the Reds he wants to leave at the end of the season when his contract expires.
      He has spent eight years at Anfield, winning the Premier League and Champions League, but has decided it is time to seek a new challenge.
      Firmino is open to offers and Roma could reportedly make a swoop if they offload Abraham. More

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      Tottenham line up ambitious move for Zinedine Zidane to replace Antonio Conte as manager

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      TOTTENHAM are being linked with a move for Zinedine Zidane as they search for a new manager following Antonio Conte’s departure.Conte, 53, left by mutual consent on Sunday evening after a 16-month stint in charge of the club.
      Zinedine Zidane is being linked with succeeding Antonio ConteCredit: AP
      Conte left Spurs following explosive comments before the international breakCredit: PA
      He exited under a cloud following a rant about the players and club in the wake of a 3-3 draw with Southampton before the international break.
      But now his departure has been confirmed, a number of candidates are being linked with the role.
      Spurs have given themselves time to appoint a long-term successor after handing the caretaker role to Cristian Stellini until the end of the season.
      But a permanent replacement remains the focus for Tottenham chiefs.
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      And a return for Mauricio Pochettino is one of the possible options for the summer.
      Former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann and ex-Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique have also been mooted.
      But according to Sky Sports Italia, Real Madrid legend Zidane is also on Spurs’ shortlist.
      The 50-year-old has been out of work since leaving Los Blancos for the second time at the end of the 2020/21 season.
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      During his first spell in charge at the Bernabeu, he won an incredible three Champions Leagues in a row.
      It was widely reported he was holding out for the France job under the assumption Didier Deschamps would leave after the Qatar World Cup.

      But after guiding Les Bleus to a second successive World Cup final, Deschamps penned a new deal to keep him in the job until 2026.
      Zidane has also been linked with the PSG job should Christophe Galtier be sacked at the end of the season. More

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      Best XI of players Chelsea could be FORCED to sell including Man Utd and City transfer targets Mount and Chilwell

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      CHELSEA could be forced into selling an entire XI of star players this summer.The Blues revealed whopping losses of £121million for last season.
      Chelsea could be forced into selling numerous players to comply with FFP rulesCredit: Getty

      That took their overall deficit to £274m over the past two campaigns.
      And with next season’s figures set to include the £545m spent on transfers this term, pressure is mounting for Todd Boehly to balance the books… or Chelsea could be hit with Financial Fair Play sanctions.
      One likely option will see the Blues sell off several key players from their massive 36-man Premier League squad.
      But who are the likely candidates to be pushed through the Stamford Bridge exit door?
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      GK: Edouard Mendy
      The Senegal stopper looked like one of the best goalkeepers in the world early on in his Blues spell.
      But he went off the boil and refused to sign a new contract as Kepa Arrizabalaga reclaimed the No1 spot – now the Afcon winner could be reunited with Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.
      Edouard Mendy has dropped behind Kepa ArrizabalagaCredit: Getty
      RB: Ruben Loftus-Cheek
      Okay, he is not a traditional right-back but has filled in there previously.
      Loftus-Cheek’s current deal expires in 2024 and is one of a number of academy graduates whose potential sale would make a guaranteed profit.
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      CB: Trevoh Chalobah
      Like Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah came through the youth ranks and any fee received will help.
      He has been linked with a move away already – with Italian giants Roma and Inter Milan said to be interested.
      CB: Kalidou Koulibaly
      Considering he was linked with the Premier League for so long, it has been rather underwhelming from Koulibaly who has not found consistent top form.
      The £295,000-a-week defender is under contract until 2026 and is already dropping down the pecking order behind the likes of Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.
      LB: Ben Chilwell
      The injury-hit left-back is one of the best in the country on form – as demonstrated by his inclusion in the England squad.
      But Graham Potter also has Marc Cucurella at his disposal so Chilwell could be one of the most valuable assets Chelsea are willing to sell, especially with Manchester City keen on the ex-Leicester man.
      Ben Chilwell and Trevoh Chalobah are both at risk of being sold this summerCredit: Getty
      CM: Conor Gallagher
      Home-grown talent and an English midfielder aged 23 is a good combination for getting a decent fee.
      Gallagher has proven he can cut it in the Premier League, prompting Everton to bid £45million for the former Crystal Palace loanee, but is far from a guaranteed starter at Chelsea.
      CM: Mateo Kovacic
      Another man who will enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer is Kovacic.
      The experienced Croatian technician is already being eyed by City, especially with Pep Guardiola revamping his midfield.
      CM: Mason Mount
      Transfermarkt have Mount as Chelsea’s third-most valuable player behind Enzo Fernandez and Reece James.
      The England midfielder is 24 years old and has just over a year left on his current deal, which has grabbed the attention of Manchester United and Liverpool who could stump up significant cash after likely missing out on Jude Bellingham.
      England midfielders Conor Gallagher and Mason Mount both came through the Blues academyCredit: Getty
      RW: Callum Hudson-Odoi
      Hudson-Odoi was once tipped as the next big thing for Chelsea but it simply has not worked out as planned for various reasons.
      He finds himself out on loan with Bayer Leverkusen and the influx of attacking talent this season means he will struggle to get minutes in 2023-24.
      ST: Romelu Lukaku
      The Belgian striker’s £97m return to Stamford Bridge has failed miserably and he was shipped out on loan back to Inter this term.
      Chelsea are unlikely to get anywhere near the fee they paid for him in 2021 – and Lukaku may have to take a serious cut on his £325,000-a-week wages – but getting him off the books will be a massive financial boost.
      LW: Christian Pulisic
      The American attacker is another man who has never hit the heights expected after a big-money transfer and also is tied down until 2024.
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      As USA’s poster boy ahead of the home World Cup in 2026, he knows he needs to be playing regularly.
      Hakim Ziyech is another player who could have been included here and will almost certainly leave – but the 30-year-old is six years older than Pulisic and worth about half as much.
      Romelu Lukaku has been shipped out on loan and could be sold if Chelsea can find a buyerCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Qatar’s plans to put Man Utd at top of Europe’s biggest multi-club network sharing feeder club with PSG

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could reportedly become a part of the biggest multi-club network in the world if they are taken over by Qatari investors.The Red Devils’ owners the Glazers are considering several bids as they weigh up the possibility of selling the Premier League giants.
      Sheikh Jassim is hoping to take over at Manchester United
      One of the most high-profile offers has come from a group fronted by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani – chairman of the Qatari Islamic Bank and son of the gulf state’s former Prime Minister.
      Qatar Sports Investments already own Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
      They also have a de facto controlling stake in Portuguese outfit Sporting Braga.
      And according to the Daily Record, QSI chairman and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is considering taking control of Malaga – who are in danger of dropping down to the third tier of Spanish football.
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      The club have been owned by a subsidiary member of Qatar’s ruling family, Abdullah Al-Thani, since 2010, but have entered judicial administration.
      However, QSI are looking into bringing the team into their sports investment infrastructure in a bid to return them to LaLiga.

      This is part of a plan to create the biggest multi-club network in the sport, with Braga acting as development outfit for Man Utd and PSG.
      It would rival the City Football Group – which Manchester City are a part of alongside the likes of New York City, Melbourne City and Mumbai City FC.
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      Braga sit third in the Primeira Liga meaning they are in line to reach the Champions League qualifiers next season – where a run to the group-stage could see them drawn against United or PSG.
      Existing Uefa rules dictate that two clubs owned by the same people cannot compete against one another in European competition.
      However, Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin recently hinted at an imminent changing of those regulations.
      He told The Overlap: “This multi-club ownership question is an interesting question, I think we should think about it for the future and see what to do.
      “There is more and more interest for this multi-club ownership and we shouldn’t just say no for the investments.
      “But we have to see what kind of rules we set in that case because rules have to be strict. We have to rethink the current rules.
      “I think it has to be quick because… everything has to happen quick in football.” More

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      Tottenham urged to appoint Spain legend as Antonio Conte’s successor as fans would ‘love brand of football’

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      CHRIS SUTTON believes he knows who should succeed Antonio Conte at Tottenham because of his style of football.Conte, 53, parted ways with Spurs at the weekend after 16 months in charge.
      Antonio Conte departed Tottenham on Sunday eveningCredit: Reuters
      His exit came following a startling rant about his players and the club in the wake of their 3-3 draw with Southampton before the international break.
      Conte’s failure to deliver Tottenham their first trophy in 15 years was exacerbated by his conservative approach to games.
      A number of front-foot managers have been touted with the role in the wake of his departure including ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and Julian Nagelsmann – recently sacked by Bayern Munich.
      A permanent manager is expected to be appointed in the summer as Cristian Stellini leads the club until the end of the season.
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      Luis Enrique is one naming being touted with the vacant Spurs jobCredit: PA
      But Blackburn and Celtic legend Sutton feels former Barcelona and Spain head coach Luis Enrique would be the perfect antidote to the Conte regime.
      Speaking to The Mail, he said: “I think what is really important for Spurs, this was always a criticism of Conte, the brand of football was negative, from the start of the season how many times have you seen Spurs play an exciting brand of football.
      “That’s why Luis Enrique ticks that box. I think Mauricio Pochettino is a really interesting one because I suspect a lot of Spurs fans like the idea of him returning and that love story of him having a second opportunity. 
      “But I suspect there are Spurs fans who may feel slightly peeved at the way that he left and maybe don’t want to go back there.”
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      He then went on to add: “I suspect this appointment will be about brand of football more than anything and what the Spurs fans demand.
      “Then if trophies don’t come Daniel Levy can have the out of saying I am giving you what you want in terms of brand of football, this is the identity we have had since the 70s/80s and want to get back to that. 
      “In terms of brand of football I think they would love Enrique.”
      Enrique won the treble with Barcelona in 2015, leaving the club with two LaLiga titles, three Copa del Reys and the Champions League.
      He was sacked by Spain at the end of last year following a semi-final exit to Italy at the Euros and last-16 loss to Morocco at the World Cup.
      Nagelsmann is the early favourite with the bookies to assume the vacant Spurs role come the end of the season.
      Pochettino and Enrique are other names in the frame, while the other possible contenders Marco Silva, Ange Postecoglou, Ruben Amorim and Roberto De Zerbi are all in jobs elsewhere. More

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      Jordan Henderson holds key to convincing Bellingham to join Liverpool as he admits whoever gets him will be ‘very lucky’

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      JORDAN HENDERSON is sure that whoever manages to prise Jude Bellingham away from Borussia Dortmund will feel like they have won the lottery.And he hopes Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has bought plenty of tickets.
      Jude Bellingham and Jordan Henderson have built up a friendship with EnglandCredit: Getty
      Reds captain Henderson has spent the last three years as a midfield mentor to Bellingham every time they have met up with England.
      Now he is praying their close connection will be enough to convince the teenage marvel to move to Anfield in the face of ferocious competition from every top club in Europe.
      Aged just 19, Bellingham has the football world at his feet, with Real Madrid, Chelsea, both Manchester giants and Liverpool all slugging it out for his signature this summer.
      With two years still to run on his Dortmund contract, he is not going to come cheap.
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      It is anticipated bids in excess of £100million will be needed to convince the Bundesliga leaders to cash in.
      Henderson said: “Whichever club gets him will be very lucky to have him.
      “If it ends up being Liverpool, that would be amazing.
      “But every club you can think of is going to want him. It’s got to be the right move for him because I just want him to become the best player he can be. So he has to think about himself and make sure he makes the right decision for his career.
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      “He’s doing so well at Dortmund, which is a really good club playing Champions League football every season, which has really helped him.
      “I’m sure he’ll sit down with his family and decide what route he wants to take, because his potential is through the roof.”
      Veteran Hendo, 32, is wary of adding to the hype which is already building around Bellingham.
      The teen became the third youngest player in Three Lions history when he made his senior debut in November 2020 at the age of 17 shortly after his £20m summer move from Birmingham to Dortmund.
      But Henderson has no doubts about the youngster’s ability to handle the pressure and joked about checking his birth certificate to make sure he really is still only 19.
      The Liverpool skipper added: “Jude is a really special player and I honestly can’t believe how mature he is at his age. He can be as good as he wants to be because he has got the right mentality, which is the most important thing.
      “The way he applies himself in training and in games is something I’ve never seen before.
      “The way he plays, the way he behaves off the pitch, in the gym, he is just so dedicated to football.
      “Mentality-wise, we’re similar in terms of dedicating our lives to trying to improve every day.
      “But he’s a much better player than I was at his age, that’s for sure.
      “And I’m pretty confident he will be a special player for many years to come.
      “But we still need to be careful not to apply too much pressure on him and just let him play football.
      “You can see what he does for Dortmund and for England — he gets better every time he puts on an England shirt.
      “Of course there are things he can improve but he’s only 19 and the platform he has got means he can go as high as he wants.”
      That was a theme picked up by Bellingham himself when he was interviewed by his Anfield idol Steven Gerrard following the 2-0 win against Ukraine on Sunday.
      Gerro, like Henderson, believes the youngster is a generational talent and said: “He’s a lot further forward than I was at his age. I never had that power and strength until I was 23 and he’s more confident in possession than I was in terms of what he’ll try to do on the ball.”
      Yet Bellingham insisted: “There’s so much more I have to learn about the way I want to be a midfielder who can win games at both ends of the pitch and dominate in the middle.
      “The best chance I have of doing that is to be in the changing room at Dortmund and with England, because I’m like a sponge taking everything in that can help me.”
      It is that willingness to learn which has particularly impressed England boss Gareth Southgate.
      He said: “I’m loath to put pressure on young players because they already have a lot to deal with and it’s not for me to add to that.
      “The good thing about Jude and Declan Rice is they have already captained their clubs and that’s great leadership experience because it puts them in situations slightly out of their comfort zone.
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      “I remember one of Wayne Rooney’s first games for England against Turkey and the intelligence he showed on the pitch.
      “In terms of personality and how he carries himself, only Jude is in that same bracket at that age.” More

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      I regret moving to the Premier League at 18 in a £35m deal – it hurts that I couldn’t show more at my hometown club

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      WOLVES loanee Fabio Silva admits he “maybe” would have liked to stay a little longer at Porto instead of moving to Molineux.Silva joined the West Midlands outfit in 2020 at the tender age of 18 after a club record £35million deal with the Portuguese giants.
      Wolves have sent Fabio Silva on loan at PSV Eindhoven after a short stint at AnderlechtCredit: Getty
      Wolves flop Fabio Silva admits he would have liked to stay longer at PortoCredit: Rex
      The centre-forward has since failed to set the Premier League alight as he only managed a mere total of four goals and six assists in 62 appearances.
      The Portugal Under-21 international’s struggles led to Wolves loaning him out to Anderlecht in July.
      The 20-year-old’s stint in Belgium didn’t last long as he was then loaned out in January to PSV Eindhoven, where he still plays.
      Now the Portuguese ace looks back at his career and admits it hurts him that he didn’t have time to do more at Porto.
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      Silva told Voetbal International: “If amounts of €40m (£35m) are paid, clubs sometimes cannot refuse.
      “That was the case with me. But I had just turned 18. It hurts a bit that I haven’t been able to show more at Porto.
      “People don’t always understand football very well. It’s not that I myself think at 18: I’m going to Wolves, play in the Premier League.
      “I had no control over that. It was the decision of the club and given the transfer fee I understand.
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      “Maybe I would have liked to stay for another year or two, but I try not to think about that anymore.”
      Silva scored 11 goals and bagged four assists in 32 appearances with Anderlecht.
      The Porto academy graduate now counts four goals and one assist in 11 games with PSV. More

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      Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has three transfer offers from Premier League as he looks set to leave on free

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      LIVERPOOL star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has offers from three Premier League clubs as he eyes a summer transfer, according to reports.The midfielder’s deal at Anfield expires at the end of this season and he is set to leave for free.
      Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is wanted by three Prem clubsCredit: AP
      Oxlade-Chamberlain has many suitors with Brighton, Aston Villa and Newcastle all registering their interest in him, claim the Mirror.
      The Seagulls were keen on the 29-year-old during the January transfer window but refused to pay a fee for him, so the move did not materialise.
      Meanwhile, Eddie Howe’s side are keeping tabs on him as they plan to bolster their squad ahead of a possible European campaign next season.
      Aston Villa reportedly view Oxlade-Chamberlain as a cheap way to offer Unai Emery more midfield options.
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      The player is also supposedly on the radar of unnamed Italian sides.
      He is not expected to make a decision on his future until the end of the season as he focuses on finishing his spell at Liverpool.
      Oxlade-Chamberlain has struggled with injuries since joining Jurgen Klopp’s men, making just 12 appearances this term.
      Overall, he has played 145 times and scored 18 goals for the club since his switch in 2017 from Arsenal for £35million.
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      The 35-time capped Englishman is expected to be one of a number of players to leave Liverpool as they eye an overhaul.
      The likes of Naby Keita, James Milner, Roberto Firmino and Arthur Melo all see their deals run out this summer. More