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    Five Premier League stars Wrexham could target after promotion including transfer for Man Utd ace and Sky Sports pundit

    WREXHAM could pinch several Premier League stars ahead of their return to League Two next season.The Welsh side, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, gained promotion back to the Football League on Saturday following a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood.
    Wrexham gained promotion to League Two at the weekendCredit: Getty
    Their formidable campaign has been spearheaded by former Cambridge United and Tranmere Rovers striker Paul Mullin, who dropped down to the National League to sign for the Red Dragons two years ago.
    Former Manchester United, West Brom and Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster also helped push the club over the line after coming out of retirement to sign a short-term deal last month.
    And in preparation for the huge jump up to League Two, Wrexham could acquire the services of some past and present Premier League stars, according to The Express.
    Phil Jones
    Man Utd veteran Jones is almost certain to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season.
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    Jones is set to leave Man Utd at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    He was axed from the first team squad altogether at the beginning of the 2022-23 campaign after suffering an injury setback, so he is expected to depart when his contract expires in June.
    Wrexham have already signed ex-United star Foster, who has proved to be a successful addition to the squad and a huge hit among fans, so they would likely jump at the chance to snatch Jones on a free transfer.

    The 31-year-old has won several titles with the Red Devils including the Premier League, the Europa League and the FA Cup.
    Danny Rose
    Former England international Rose was axed from Tottenham’s first team squad after a fallout with then-manager Jose Mourinho in 2021.
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    Former Watford and Tottenham full-back Rose is looking for a new clubCredit: Getty
    He then left the Lilywhites on a free transfer before joining Watford on a two-year deal.
    However, he made just 9 appearances for the Hornets before his contract was terminated the following year.
    Rose has been very clear in his desire to return to professional football.
    While appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports on during Newcastle’s 6-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday, he jokingly asked Eddie Howe: “Do you need a third-choice left-back by any chance?”
    When speaking about Spurs’ performance during the game, he also said: “All I’ve been thinking of in that first half is, how am I unemployed?”
    Hal Robson-Kanu
    Robson-Kanu has already admitted that he would love the chance to play at Wrexham next season.
    Robson-Kanu has admitted that he would love to play for WrexhamCredit: Getty
    The 33-year-old, who left West Brom in 2021, is yet to officially announce his retirement from professional football despite not playing for almost two years.
    And he recently revealed that should he get his desired move, he will donate all of his wages to charity.
    In an Instagram statement, Robson-Kanu wrote: “@vancityreynolds I’ll come out of retirement and come play for @wrexham_afc next season.
    “I’ll also give my salary to the charity of the fans’ choosing.”
    The striker doubled down on his stance on Sky Sports last week, adding: “Look, Wrexham have done phenomenally well and massive credit to Ryan Reynolds and the whole team down there.
    “From my perspective, being able to offer my services to the club, I’m in unique position, which is quite nice. I’m a free agent and I have been for the last two years.
    “I’ve not officially announced my retirement, but again I’m 33 years of age. What they’ve done is fantastic. I’m happy to have a conversation and as I said, I’d be happy donate any salary I receive to charity as well.”
    Paul Dummett
    Dummett has made just one appearance for Newcastle this seasonCredit: Getty
    Newcastle defender Dummett is set to leave St James’ Park when his contract expires at the end of the season.
    The 31-year-old has made one appearance this season, but he could play a huge part for Wrexham should he make the switch this summer.
    Fraizer Campbell
    Campbell has been a free agent since leaving Huddersfield at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.
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    Campbell is a free agentCredit: Rex Features
    The 35-year-old previously enjoyed spells with Tottenham, Cardiff, Hull, Crystal Palace and Sunderland respectively and he was part of the Manchester United squad that won the 2007-08 and 2008-09 Premier League titles.
    Should he join Wrexham, Campbell could act as the perfect strike partner for star man Mullin. More

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    Man City star eyed by AC Milan for summer transfer with game time limited by Pep Guardiola’s new formation

    AC MILAN are monitoring Kyle Walker’s situation at Manchester City.The England defender, who turns 33 next month, has just one more year left on his contract.
    AC Milan are keeping tabs on out-of-favour Man City defender Kyle WalkerCredit: Getty
    So far there has been no indication he is likely to be offered another deal as a difficult season for him comes to a close.
    And Milan — who City may face in the Champions League final on June 10 — hope to see if he could be tempted this summer.
    Walker has missed games due to injury but also due to a new ‘inverted full-backs’ system used by boss Pep Guardiola.
    The former Tottenham man has also said he wants to play for his boyhood club Sheffield United before his career ends.
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    Milan are no strangers to signing English players, boasting ex-Chelsea academy star and reported Man Utd target Fikayo Tomori among their ranks.
    Walker, who was filmed drunkenly flashing in a bar last month, has played just 19 times in the league this season.
    And Guardiola admitted this month he was struggling to adjust to City’s new tactics.
    Pep said: “He [Walker] cannot do it. To play inside you have to make some educated movements. He has other characteristics. 
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    “He will always have pace. He will be the fastest in this room at 60 years old.
    “The reason why is tactical. It’s not because we lost faith in Kyle. 
    “He can play coming inside and he has done it many times, but like in the position [against] Liverpool with Rodri and John Stones, he will maybe need time to do it and we don’t have time.
    “What they have to do is two things. Don’t complain or there will be a problem. And try to do it better and better so when I need them, they will be ready. 
    “Look at Nathan Ake this season. Last season he didn’t play one minute and now he is undroppable.
    “It happens. Nobody has a guarantee with me. They have to earn it and sometimes we need a different shape for the way we build up or defend. 
    “Some players adapt better than the other ones. They take it personally but we are not against them.” More

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    Jamie Carragher reveals his prediction for Kane summer transfer as Man Utd target Tottenham star

    JAMIE CARRAGHER has predicted how Harry Kane’s summer will unfold.The Liverpool legend and Sky Sports pundit DOESN’T believe the Tottenham talisman will join Manchester United.
    Harry Kane is thought to be a summer target for Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
    The Red Devils are keen to add a goalscorer in the summer, and Kane is a reported target.
    However, Carragher reckons Daniel Levy will turn down an offer from Old Trafford.
    The Spurs chairman rebuffed Manchester City’s efforts to sign Kane in the summer of 2021.
    And Carragher reckons Levy will do the same and turn down an approach from the Red Devils in the upcoming transfer window.
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    He believes United will then turn their attention elsewhere, with Napoli star Victor Osimhen another reported target.
    In Carragher’s opinion, Kane will then stay at Spurs as he has his sights set on breaking the all-time Premier League scoring record.
    Carragher tweeted on Sunday: “#Kane saga!
    “Levy will turn down an offer from MU [Manchester United], who will then have to sign another striker this summer.
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    “Then every top team in the PL [Premier League] has a striker, Kane wants the PL [Premier League] goal record so he won’t go abroad for free the next summer.
    “I think he signs for Spurs!”
    Kane is out of contract at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.
    But his consolation goal in Sunday’s embarrassing 6-1 defeat to Newcastle took him to 207 Premier League goals.
    That is just 53 strikes behind Toon icon Alan Shearer’s all-time record.
    So Carragher can’t see Kane leaving the Prem, although Bayern Munich have been linked with a swoop for the England captain. More

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    Ex-Tottenham star offers himself up for Newcastle transfer live on Sky Sports leaving panel surprised

    DANNY ROSE cheekily offered his services to Newcastle United during an appearance on Sky Sports this afternoon.The former Tottenham favourite had a brief loan stint at St James’ Park during the second half of the 2019-20 season.
    Danny Rose cheekily offered himself to Newcastle boss Eddie HoweCredit: Twitter / @SkySportsPL
    Rose chats with old pal Callum Wilson pre-matchCredit: Getty
    He has not played a single match since being frozen out by Watford halfway through last season.
    At 32, he still seems to feel in decent nick though.
    Appearing as a pundit on Sky Sports’ coverage of Newcastle vs Spurs, Rose chatted to Toon boss Eddie Howe pre-game.
    At the conclusion of the interview, Rose asked Howe: “Do you need a third-choice left-back by any chance?”
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    Howe and Rose’s fellow pundit Kieron Dyer cracked up laughing.
    The 29-cap former England defender left Spurs on a free transfer in the summer of 2021.
    He subsequently signed for Watford, but would only make nine appearances for the Hornets before being ditched by Claudio Ranieri.
    Dyer responded to Rose by joking: “I thought he wanted to be a sailor!”
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    This was in reference to the Leeds-born ace’s outfit, with Rose donning a black cap and jacket.
    Dan Burn has been Newcastle’s regular starting left-back this season, with Matt Targett in reserve.
    SunSport revealed this weekend that the Toon are confident of landing Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney in a £30million switch this summer.
    Sources close to Tierney believe a summer Tyneside move is increasingly likely.
    SunSport also revealed last month that Rose had been training with National League side York City.
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    Tottenham ‘already in contact’ over Pedro Goncalves transfer but fans all point out the move is very ‘Spursy’

    TOTTENHAM have made contact with Sporting CP over the potential signing of Pedro Goncalves, reports claim.The 24-year-old has scored 14 goals and provided nine assists in 27 league games for the Portuguese side this season.
    Tottenham are reportedly interested in Sporting star Pedro GoncalvesCredit: Reuters
    And Spurs have initiated contact with Sporting over potentially signing Goncalves, according to Record in Portugal.
    Goncalves, who can play out wide or in the middle, previously spent time with Wolves.
    But some Tottenham fans have been left baffled by the rumours.
    Supporters have questioned why work is reportedly being done on transfers, despite the club not currently having a permanent manager.

    Transfer chief Fabio Paratici also quit the club in midweek after he failed to overturn his ban from certain football activities.
    One aggrieved fan wrote on Twitter: “Signing players without having a manager is very Spursy. The board need to step down ASAP.”
    Another said: “Doing this without an official permanent manager being put in place first. This club…”
    And a third quipped: “I’m honestly so confused by us. What even are we.”
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    Last month Goncalves helped Sporting knock Spurs’ arch-rivals Arsenal out of the Europa League.
    He scored an incredible goal from close to the halfway line as Sporting knocked the Gunners out on penalties.
    And Goncalves brutally trolled Arsenal star Granit Xhaka by mocking his celebration following the full-time whistle. More

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    Thiago Silva’s son, 14, plays for Chelsea youth team as fans rave ‘he’s better than Cucurella and Koulibaly already’

    THIAGO SILVA’S son Isago is already shining bright while playing for Chelsea’s youth team at the age of 14.The teenager is following in Thiago’s footsteps and is turning heads with some assured performances on the pitch.
    Thiago Silva’s son Isago is shining bright while playing for Chelsea’s youth teamCredit: Twitter
    Chelsea fans claim Isago da Silva is already better than Marc Cucurella and Kalidou KoulibalyCredit: Twitter
    Chelsea fans claim Isago is already playing like his fatherCredit: Getty
    A video has gone viral of the youngster’s latest display, in which he appeared to play as a defender just like his dad.
    Isago showed great vision and composure while on the ball and even displayed some impressive marking skills.
    He also proved to be handy with crosses as he always found his team-mates up front.
    Chelsea fans were left in awe and flooded the comments’ section claiming he is already better than some of the senior players, such as Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly.
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    One fan tweeted: “Better than Koulibaly and Cucurella already.”
    Another commented: “Looks great. Sign him a contract. In Thiago’s last match we will bring him on as a sub for his dad.”
    A third wrote: “Wait I thought he [Thiago] was the one playing….He plays like his father wow….”
    This fan said: “That’s Thiago Silva in a mask and using his left foot cos they are kids . Cos the composure and run is exactly Thiago.”
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    And that one stated: “Already better than Harry Maguire.”
    It appears age is indeed just a number in the Silva household as Thiago is also shining bright at centre-back even though he is 38 years old.
    The ex-Brazil international has established himself as Chelsea’s rock in defence with a total of 29 appearances across all competitions this season. More

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    Newcastle eyeing transfer swoop for Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton with transfer guru Dan Ashworth huge fan

    NEWCASTLE’S transfer supremo Dan Ashworth is personally tracking Blackburn’s  brilliant teenager Adam Wharton.Ex-FA chief Ashworth watched the midfielder, 18, last week and knows about him from England’s youth ranks.  
    Blackburn wonderkid Adam Wharton has been targeted by NewcastleCredit: Rex
    Crystal Palace and Ashworth’s old club Brighton are also keen on the Blackburn youth team product.
    Wharton is Rovers’ most saleable asset and fits Toon’s strategy of scouring the market for emerging talent.
    The midfielder has caught the eye after breaking into Blackburn’s line-up this season.
    The England Under-19 international has registered a total of one goal and two assists in 19 appearances across all competitions for Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side.
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    Newcastle are gearing up for a busy summer transfer window that could include a larger budget as the club are pushing for a Premier League top-four finish and Champions League qualification.
    SunSport revealed Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney poses as a top target with manager Eddie Howe looking for a new left-back.
    Tierney is behind Oleksandr Zinchenko in the Gunners’ pecking order but would still cost over £30million.
    Sources close to the injury-plagued Scotland international believe a summer Tyneside move is increasingly likely.
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    The 25-year-old has struggled for minutes amid the North Londoners’ Premier League title bid.
    The Scot has managed a mere total of one goal and two assists in 31 appearances with Arsenal this season.
    This comes after Newcastle ace Dan Burn came in for stinging criticism from fans. More

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    Man Utd urged to make stunning transfer move for Premier League striker who would ‘get even better’ at Old Trafford

    MANCHESTER UNITED have been advised to sign one of the Premier League’s top strikers.United have been on the lookout for a new centre-forward ever since Cristiano Ronaldo’s dramatic exit in November.
    Manchester United should sign Brentford star Ivan Toney, claims Dion DublinCredit: Getty
    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been eyeing a striker since Cristiano Ronaldo’s exitCredit: Getty
    And Dion Dublin claims Brentford star Ivan Toney would make for a great addition to Erik ten Hag’s frontline amid a stunning campaign.
    Dublin insists Toney would “only get better” if he moved to Old Trafford.
    The England international has registered a whopping 20 goals and five assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season.
    Dublin told William Hill: “In my opinion he is good enough to go and play for Manchester United, and I think he’d only get better if he went there.
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    “Erik ten Hag likes a big striker and they need a proven goal-scorer so maybe they should take a look at Ivan Toney.”
    This, however, comes after Toney was charged with 232 alleged betting breaches between 2017 and 2021 last November, and another 30 a month later.
    The 27-year-old admitted to many of the 262 charges, but has contested others, and could be banned for a minimum of six months.
    United continue to look for a striker and have been linked with the likes of Tottenham superstar Harry Kane and Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
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    The Red Devils are confident they can land Kane this summer if Spurs finish outside the top four.
    The Manchester giants reckon the North Londoners will lower their £100million asking price if they miss out on a Champions League place.
    Osimhen has been targeted but will also cost a fortune, while Arsenal and Chelsea are keeping tabs. More