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      Chelsea to hold talks with Romelu Lukaku with Mauricio Pochettino likely to offer striker club lifeline

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is set to offer Romelu Lukaku a Chelsea lifeline, according to reports.The Argentine, 51, looks on course to be Graham Potter’s permanent replacement at Stamford Bridge and could even be appointed this week.
      Romelu Lukaku could make a return to Chelsea next seasonCredit: Getty
      Mauricio Pochettino looks set to take over as their new managerCredit: Reuters
      The ex-Tottenham and PSG boss has held talks with the West Londoners with negotiations progressing well.
      And one of the key issues will be what to do with Lukaku.
      The Belgian striker, 29, rejoined Chelsea for £97million in 2021 but fell out with former boss Thomas Tuchel, prompting him to be shipped out to Inter Milan for this season.
      However, a combination of injury and poor form means the Italians are unsure whether they will explore another loan or even buying Lukaku back.
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      And now The Telegraph state Chelsea are planning talks with the forward.
      It is understood they will sit down to discuss the player’s options and a return to the Blues first team has not been ruled out yet.
      That is despite Lukaku allegedly preferring to stay at the San Siro after a difficult first season back at Stamford Bridge, in which he scored eight Premier League goals.
      Chelsea know they need to trim down the bloated squad when the transfer market reopens after spending more than £600m on new recruits this season.
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      Ironically, though, a No9 is still needed – but Pochettino may relish the chance to work with Lukaku.
      Armando Broja should also be back in contention for the new season as he recovers from ACL knee surgery.
      Poch helped transform Harry Kane from a fringe man into a record-breaking goal machine – and Chelsea will no doubt be hoping he can work similar wonders with their current attackers.
      As revealed by SunSport, the free agent manager is confident he can transform the fortunes of the struggling side languishing 11th in the Premier League table despite dozens of international players.
      He will try and bring long-serving assistants Jesus Perez, Toni Jiminez plus sports scientist son Sebastiano with him to Stamford Bridge if he becomes the fifth manager in the chaotic Todd Boehly regime – although Frank Lampard is expected to stay on as interim boss for the time being.
      Pochettino, Luis Enrique and Julian Nagelsmann – all currently without a job – have been interviewed for the job, but ex-Bayern Munich chief Nagelsmann is understood to have ruled himself out. More

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      Liverpool ‘make Kalvin Phillips No1 transfer target’ as they line up £35m transfer raid on Man City

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      LIVERPOOL are keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Kalvin Phillips ahead of the summer transfer window, reports suggest.That is according to the Daily Star, who report that the Reds are preparing a £35million bid for Phillips, who has failed to establish himself at City.
      Liverpool are keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Kalvin PhillipsCredit: Rex
      The Merseysiders have turned their attention on the midfielder after dropping out of the transfer bid for Borussia Dortmund superstar Jude Bellingham.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is prioritising a signing to boost his midfield amid a turbulent campaign.
      And the England international is keen on moving to Anfield to reboot his Premier League career after a rough stint at the Etihad.
      The 27-year-old joined City last summer following a £50m deal with Leeds.
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      However, Phillips underwent a shoulder operation in September which ruled him out until mid-season, when the 2022 World Cup kicked off.
      The talented No6 still earned an international call-up by Three Lions manager Gareth Southgate and played twice in Qatar.
      But Phillips still ended up being frozen out from City following a break in New York with friends.
      Manager Pep Guardiola wasn’t satisfied with the player’s fitness levels upon his return.
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      Guardiola even criticised him publicly claiming he returned overweight from the World Cup.
      The Spanish tactician then decided to banish him from training because he was out of shape.
      Phillips has only managed to start in two games across all competitions but has never featured in Guardiola’s starting line-up in the Premier League this season.
      The ex-Leeds star has only registered a mere 16 appearances with City so far this term. More

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      Chelsea transfer target ‘Gavi has CONFIRMED his summer plans after chat with Barcelona chief’

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      CHELSEA transfer target Gavi has confirmed his future plans, according to reports.And it is bad news for the Blues in their pursuit of the Spanish sensation.
      Gavi is one of the best young players in world footballCredit: Getty
      Gavi, 18, is already a key member of the Barcelona squad set to win LaLiga this season.
      But an ongoing contract issue thanks to Barca’s salary cap limit meant his first-team registration was cancelled and forced him to revert to his old Juvenil A youth deal.
      That could have made him available when the transfer window reopened, possibly even on a free.
      Chelsea are even said to have made contact and met with the player and his family to discuss a move.
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      Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have also been monitoring the situation.
      But Sport report Gavi sat down with Xavi and told them the Barcelona boss wants to stay put at the Nou Camp.
      Xavi apparently reassured the youngster he “cannot imagine his midfield without Gavi” in their private conversation.
      And despite ongoing issues with the contract saga, the midfielder is said to be fully committed to the cause.
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      Barcelona’s director of football Mateu said earlier in April: “Gavi renewed at the time for four seasons and he has three more to go.
      “For sure he’s going to honour his contract. What’s more, we are convinced that not only will he fulfil his contract, he is going to finish his career at Barcelona.
      “That’s what he wants, what our fans want and what we want.
      “We have absolute peace of mind. The player renewed, we are going to register him for sure, and for our part there is no problem.”
      Gavi joined Barcelona aged 11 in 2015 after spells with La Liara and Real Betis.
      The midfielder made his first-team debut in 2021 and has racked up four goals in 89 appearances.
      He already has 19 senior Spain caps, with the third of his three goals coming in the 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rice in Qatar to become his nation’s youngest World Cup scorer.
      Gavi proved his incredible talent by being crowned Kopa Trophy winner and the Golden Boy in 2022 after his breakthrough season. More

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      Ex-Premier League manager explains why Pochettino should pick Chelsea over Tottenham ‘if he’s got any sense’

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO should choose Chelsea over former club Tottenham, according to Neil Warnock.Under interim boss Cristian Stellini, Spurs were thrashed 6-1 by Newcastle on Sunday – conceding five goals in the opening 21 minutes.
      Mauricio Pochettino looks set to join ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Neil Warnock has urged Pochettino to steer clear of returning to TottenhamCredit: Alamy
      Stellini was relieved of his duties on Monday as Lilywhites chairman Daniel Levy axed the Italian, 48, after just three games in charge.
      Ryan Mason will now take over until the end of the season as Tottenham seek a new permanent head coach.
      And Pochettino has been linked with a return to North London, three and a half years after being dismissed by the club.
      But Chelsea are also on the hunt for a new manager and are reportedly closing in on making the Argentine, 51, the permanent successor to Graham Potter.
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      And while Spurs sit fifth in the Premier League table – 14 points ahead of Chelsea in 11th – Warnock still believes the Blues would be the better option for Pochettino.
      Speaking on talkSPORT about Spurs’ capitulation against Newcastle, he said: “I’m thinking, I’ve never seen anything like it. I couldn’t believe it. No disrespect, but you can’t put somebody like that [Stellini] in charge.
      “I remember when [Antonio] Conte left and I said, ‘You mark my words – you have a listen at what he said – that dressing room’s gotta be decimated. Gotta be gutted’.
      “I wouldn’t envy anybody coming in there now. If Pochettino’s got any sense he’d go to Chelsea [because] all they need is a centre-forward.”
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      Pochettino secured Spurs Champions League qualification four years in a row between 2015 and 2019.
      And Tottenham finished runners-up in the Premier League in the 2016/17 season – behind champions Chelsea.
      Poch also guided Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final where they were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool.
      He was sacked by Levy in November 2019 after five years at the helm – with Tottenham sitting 14th in the Premier League table at the time of his departure.
      He went on to manage Paris Saint-Germain for 19 months, claiming the Ligue 1 title before being sacked at the end of last season.
      The ex-Espanyol and Southampton head coach has been out of work since then, with Manchester United opting to appoint Erik ten Hag ahead of him last summer. More

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      Man Utd ‘to trigger shock £9million transfer release clause for David de Gea replacement’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly eyeing a move for Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. The 28-year-old stopper was superb for Croatia at the World Cup.
      Manchester United are reportedly interested in Croatian goalkeeper Dominik LivakovicCredit: Getty
      Spanish stopper David de Gea is the current No1 at Old TraffordCredit: Rex
      And United are prepared to pay his £9million release clause, according to Croatian outlet Sportske.
      Current No1 David De Gea is out contract at the end of the season.
      While the Spaniard is believed to have agreed a new deal on reduced terms, the Red Devils are claimed to be keen on Livakovic.
      However, there is also reported interest in Livakovic from Spanish sides Villarreal and Real Sociedad, plus Turkish giants Galatasaray.
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      Livakovic is out of contract at Dinamo Zagreb at the end of next season and is yet to agree to new terms.
      Sportske claim the Croatian club are yet to stump up the reported £20,000-a-week Livakovic has asked for.
      In December, it was reported that United passed on the chance to sign Livakovic last summer.
      He was also said to be on the radar of both Leicester and Nottingham Forest.
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      Livakovic has played 44 times in all competitions for Dinamo Zagreb this season, helping the club to the top of the Croatian Premier League.
      He also helped Croatia to the World Cup semi-finals, and was the hero in penalty shootout victories over Japan and Brazil.
      Elsewhere, the Red Devils have reportedly sent scouts to watch Portuguese stopper Diogo Costa.
      Brentford’s David Raya has also been touted with a switch after rejecting two contract offers from the Bees. More

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      Newcastle’s summer transfer warchest revealed with Eddie Howe having huge budget to splash on European adventure

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      EDDIE HOWE will have up to £150million to bolster his Newcastle squad this summer.The Toon are laying plans to prepare their squad for a Champions League campaign next season and are prepared to spend between £100-150million.
      Eddie Howe will be given big funds to strengthen this summerCredit: Rex
      Newcastle have been linked with a move for Kieran TierneyCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle are currently third following their 6-1 hammering of Tottenham on Sunday, six points clear of Spurs in fifth having played a game more.
      The Magpies have been planning for the summer with two separate budgets depending on where they end the season, with £150million the top end.
      With Champions League football looking more likely by the week, the higher end of the budget can now be considered.
      Howe is keen to add a defensive midfielder and a left-back ahead of the new campaign.
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      Brazilian Bruno Guimaraes has shone in the holding role this season, but the former Bournemouth manager would like to bring in a more natural defensive midfielder, allowing the 25-year-old to play further forward.
      Dan Burn has also impressed at left-back, but is a better option centrally with Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney being considered as a target.

      Elsewhere, Newcastle are looking to add to their attacking options with a winger who is able to cut inside and create problems for opposing defences.
      Bayer Levekusen’s French winger Moussa Diaby is a long-term target for the Toon and has nine goals and eight assists in 28 Bundesliga outings this season.
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      Furthermore, should they be able to stretch the budget far enough, Howe wants to add more cover at the back with a younger, right-sided centre-half.
      Both Burn and Sven Botman are left-footed defenders leaving Fabian Schar, 31, and Jamal Lascelles, 29, as the more comfortable options on the right. More

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      Lionel Messi reignites hopes of Barcelona transfer return after being spotted having dinner with two of their top stars

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      LIONEL MESSI has sparked rumours of a Barcelona return after being spotted with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.The Paris Saint-Germain star is out of contract in the summer and could be on the move.
      Lionel Messi was spotted in Barcelona after having dinner with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba
      Barcelona want to re-sign the forward this summer
      He has been tipped to return to Barcelona after leaving the club in the summer of 2021.
      And it appears he is still friendly with old Barca pals Busquets and Alba, and had dinner with the pair and their partners during his visit to the city.
      Messi, 35, was previously spotted in the Catalonia capital in February, adding fuel to speculation he could re-join Barca.
      Barcelona chiefs have publicly declared their interest in the club legend, though finances could prove to be an obstacle.
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      PSG are keen to keep the World Cup winner, who reportedly verbally agreed a new deal with the French giants.
      However the forward is still yet to sign new terms, which has opened the door for Barca to make their move, with vice president Rafa Yuste claiming the club has already taken steps to re-sign Messi.
      He said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
      “For sure Messi loves Barça and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.”
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      Manager Xavi also revealed that the club are in “permanent contact” with his former team-mate, hinting a return could be on the cards.
      He said: “Messi knows that Barcelona is his home and the doors are open, I said this many times.
      “He’s my friend — we are in permanent contact, a potential return will only depend on him. Leo is the best player in history, he’d always fit in.” More

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      Man Utd scouts ‘head to Portugal to watch potential De Gea replacement’ with No1 out of contract in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly sent scouts to watch Porto’s star goalkeeper Diogo Costa.The Red Devils are believed to be interested in signing a new shot-stopper to replace veteran David De Gea.
      Man United are reportedly scouting Diogo CostaCredit: EPA
      He is viewed as a replacement for David De GeaCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard came under fire following his errors in United’s Europa League exit at the hands of Sevilla.
      During the game, De Gea made two critical errors leading to goals.
      Throughout the season, the United star has been able to produce some brilliant saves as well as some costly errors.
      Now, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola, United are looking at Costa as a potential replacement.
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      The Portuguese shot-stopper has been rated as one of the best young goalkeepers in Europe since breaking into the Porto team.
      The report has suggested that Costa has a £66million release clause.
      If it were to be activated would make him the second most expensive goalkeeper in history.
      The potential transfer would only have been beaten by the £71m Chelsea paid for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
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      However, it would be a bigger investment than the £65m Liverpool paid Roma for Alisson Becker.
      Costa is not the only goalkeeper to be linked with a move to Old Trafford.
      Brentford’s David Raya has also been touted with a switch after he rejected two contract offers from the Bees.
      De Gea’s contract at United expires at the end of the season, but he is set to sign a new deal on lower waged. More