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      ‘Confirms what we all know’ – Fans convinced Arsenal transfer target Declan Rice is off in summer after West Ham tweet

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      FOOTBALL fans have been left convinced that Declan Rice will be on the move this summer.This is after Rice was NOT included in promotional pictures for West Ham’s pre-season tour.
      Declan Rice was left out of West Ham’s pre-season promoCredit: PA
      We are pleased to announce we will travel to Australia in pre-season! 🇦🇺— West Ham United (@WestHam) March 23, 2023

      West Ham announced on Thursday they will be going on tour to Australia to tune up for the next campaign.
      The picture they used to advertise the tour included Lucas Paqueta, Jarrod Bowen and Nayef Aguerd.
      But the noticeable omission of club captain Rice has left fans convinced he will not be at the club in the summer.
      One fan wrote: “Haha admin knows Rice is off and won’t be featuring in the tour 🤣.”
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      A second said: “No Rice also in the promo video or picture already confirms what we all already know. That he won’t be here for that tour.”
      A third typed: “Where’s your captain? Does it mean that he will leave the club in the summer?”
      While a fourth commented: “Without DR,” with another adding: “No Rice then?”
      London clubs Arsenal and Chelsea are two of the most heavily interested parties in a transfer for the England star.
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      It has been reported Rice could be sold for around £80million.
      Arsenal are keen to bolster their midfield, having previously seen two offers for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo rejected.
      Chelsea splashed out an English-record £107m on Enzo Fernandez, but remain keen on bringing their former academy prospect back to Stamford Bridge.
      The Rice omission comes after Tottenham talisman Harry Kane was left out of the clubs own pre-season tour promo amid links to Manchester United. More

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      Wayne Rooney wanted Man Utd to make Mesut Ozil transfer but was BRUTALLY shut down by Sir Alex Ferguson

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      WAYNE ROONEY was shut down by Sir Alex Ferguson after he told him to sign Mesut Ozil.The former Arsenal and Real Madrid midfielder retired from football this week, aged 34.
      Wayne Rooney was keen for Manchester United to sign Mesut Ozil in 2010Credit: Getty
      Sir Alex Ferguson rejected Rooney’s suggestionCredit: Splash
      He got his big move to Los Blancos in 2010 after impressing at the South Africa World Cup with Germany.
      Rooney played against him in the tournament and was keen for Manchester United to sign him.
      He even advised Ferguson to make a move but the Scot was not interested and put Rooney in his place.
      Recalling the story in his autobiography, Fergie wrote: “Wayne said that we should have pursued Mesut Ozil, who had joined Real Madrid from Werder Bremen.
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      “My reply was that it was none of his business who we should have gone for.
      “I told him it was his job to play and perform. My job was to pick the correct teams. And so far I had been getting it right.
      “Well, he was not on our radar at the time. Ozil when at Werder Bremen played wide right, then towards the end of the season played him off the front.
      “He went to South Africa and did very well. But wasn’t on our radar. But I explained to Wayne and we get most of our decisions right.”
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      Ozil eventually got his Premier League moving in 2013, joining Arsenal for £42million.
      He made 254 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 44 goals – he also won the FA Cup on four occasions. More

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      Man Utd and Newcastle in Gabri Veiga transfer boost as Celta Vigo give up on trying to keep midfielder

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      CELTA VIGO will find it “impossible” to hold on to Manchester United and Newcastle target Gabri Veiga, reports suggest.Veiga has shone bright this season in LaLiga as he has bagged nine goals and three assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.
      Celta Vigo can’t keep Manchester United and Newcastle target Gabri VeigaCredit: Getty
      The attacking midfielder has a contract with Celta until 2026 but club president Carlos Mourino confirmed that he won’t be able to keep him at the Balaidos this summer.
      Mourino insists he wants hold on to the 20-year-old ace but his £35million release clause won’t allow him.
      Some of Europe’s top hitters have already matched the Spain Under-21 international’s asking price and Celta won’t be able to counter them with a better offer.
      Mourino said: “We want to keep Gabri Veiga but it will be impossible due to release clause.
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      “We know some bids he has, impossible to match”.
      United and the Magpies are keeping tabs on Veiga ahead of the summer transfer window.
      However, the Red Devils and Newcastle will face competition from Bundesliga clubs.
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano also claims Real Madrid are eyeing the Spaniard.
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      Veiga started out in Celta’s academy after a short stint at Santa Marina.
      The playmaker earned his first senior call-up at the age of 18 years old and shared his time between the first team as well as the reserves.
      However, Veiga has burst onto the scene this season and appears to be set for bigger things come June. More

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      Arsenal fans all say the same thing as Declan Rice laughs around with Ian Wright and Bukayo Saka in England training

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      ARSENAL fans are all saying the same thing about Declan Rice.That’s after seeing the West Ham star laugh around with Bukayo Saka and Ian Wright in training ahead of tonight’s England game in Italy.
      Declan Rice joked around with Bukayo Saka and Ian Wright during England trainingCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Arsenal fans are saying the same thing after the hilarious videoCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Rice, 24, has been tipped to leave the Irons this summer after 229 games.
      Former academy side Chelsea are being linked with a move.
      And rivals Manchester United are also thought to be interested.
      But Arsenal are in the hunt too as they search for a new midfield powerhouse.
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      Despite signing Jorginho from the Blues in January, Mikel Arteta feels he needs a dynamic leader to push for domestic and European glory next term.
      And Hammers captain Rice ticks all the boxes after also becoming a key man for the Three Lions.
      But after his latest antics, Arsenal fans convinced he only has eyes for a north London transfer.
      Rice was joined in England training by pal Saka, who has been the driving force behind Arsenal’s title push this term.
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      And hilarious footage showed the pair joking around with Gunners legend Wright, who was also present at the training session.
      The trio bantered and joked around as they formed a close bond on the field.
      And Arsenal fans believe there is no chance Rice wants to go anywhere else this summer.
      One said: “Agent Saka doing his bit.”
      Another declared: “Ian get Deccers to Arsenal.”
      One noted: “Agent Wrighty making sure things happen in the summer window.”
      Another added: “Arsenal boys working hard to bring Dec to Emirates.” More

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      Former England and Man Utd star comes out of retirement aged 39 to play for Wrexham in shock transfer

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      BEN FOSTER has come out of retirement to sign for ambitious Wrexham.The former England and Manchester United goalkeeper, 39, called time on his career in September.
      Ben Foster has come out of retirement to sign for WrexhamCredit: Getty

      But Foster will now turn out for Wrexham after the plucky National League side coaxed him back to the beautiful game on a deal until the end of the season.
      The Welsh outfit are top of the table and looking to return to League One.
      Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have pumped millions into restoring Wrexham’s pride on the pitch.
      However, their promotion hopes took a hit this month when No1 Phil Lainton was ruled out for at least six weeks with a knee ligament injury.
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      But Wrexham are now set for a huge boost with experienced stopper Foster joining the squad.
      It comes after the goalie revealed earlier this month he had already turned down an approach from Phil Parkinson.

      And it won’t be his first time playing in Wales, with Foster making 21 appearances for Wrexham during a loan from Stoke City in the 2004/05 season.
      Foster said: “I’m over the moon. I’ve been at the Club an hour this morning and it seems a really nice place. Everyone is down to earth and the manager’s top class.
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      Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are hoping to win promotion to League Two
      “It’s changed a lot since I was last here, but it’s nice to be back and it’s nice to be back as a player too. It will be interesting to see how my body feels after training today! I’m looking forward to getting started.
      “The first time I was here, it was genuinely the springboard to the rest of my career – on the back of the loan move, playing in the LDV Vans Trophy Final at the Millennium Stadium, I got my move to Manchester United at the start of the next season. It was absolutely bonkers!
      “If you’d told me 18 years ago that I’d have gone on to have the career that I have had, I probably wouldn’t have believed you to be honest so I do owe a lot to Wrexham.”
      New boss Parkinson added: “We’re delighted to welcome Ben to the Club.
      “With Rob Lainton getting injured at the weekend, it was important we had all bases covered going into the last part of the season, which this signing ensures.”
      Foster’s most recent spell came at Watford, where he spent four years before retiring in September.
      The veteran rejected an approach from Newcastle in order to focus on his social media career.
      But Wrexham will be hoping he hasn’t lost his appetite for success as they lead Notts County in the race for automatic promotion to League Two.
      Foster’s stunning career to date has so far spanned 22 years.
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      He’s played 535 club games for the likes of West Brom, Watford and Man United.
      Foster also won eight caps for England, with his last game coming in 2014. More

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      Newcastle join transfer chase for Diaby with Arsenal ‘struggling to compete’ with Magpies for £62m-rated Leverkusen star

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly joined the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby and look set to challenge Arsenal with their financial muscle. The Magpies’ Saudi takeover at the end of 2021 means they can now compete at the top end of the market, which is far cry from the tight-fisted days under former owner Mike Ashley.
      Moussa Diaby has eight goals and four assists so far in the Bundesliga this seasonCredit: AP
      But the club have been fairly restrained with their spending so far as they look to break the Premier League’s established order.
      On the pitch the north-east club have made a genuine assault on the top four places this season.
      And now, in the boardroom, the club are also looking to show their Prem rivals what they are capable of.
      90min report that Newcastle are looking to move in on long-term Arsenal target Diaby.
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      The winger has been linked with a summer move to the Emirates after another impressive season in Germany.
      But Newcastle are set to get involved in the transfer hunt as they look to add some cutting edge to their goal-shy attack.
      They are reportedly set to spend this summer with £62m-rated Diaby among the targets.
      The Toon are also reportedly interested in the 23-year-old’s team-mate Mitchel Bakker, the Leverkusen left-back.
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      Arsenal are unlikely to be able to compete financially with Newcastle and sporting director Edu has consistently looked for value in the transfer market and tried to avoid bidding wars.
      In January the Gunners had to watch their long-term target Mykhailo Mudryk depart for Chelsea as it became clear the Blues had more financial heft on their side.
      But the London side quickly pivoted and found themselves landing a great deal to sign Leandro Trossard, who has been a hit so far.
      While money could be a disadvantage in the Diaby chase, Arsenal can offer the Frenchman guaranteed Champions League football next season.
      Newcastle’s wobbly form over the last few weeks makes their position at Europe’s top table less certain. More

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      Crystal Palace ‘want Tottenham target Steve Cooper to replace Patrick Vieira with Roy Hodgson only a quick fix’

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are reportedly eyeing up Steve Cooper as a permanent replacement for Patrick Vieira.Roy Hodgson has returned to see the Eagles through until the end of the season.
      Steve Cooper is attracting interest from Crystal Palace and TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Roy Hodgson will take charge of Palace until the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      But Palace will be on the hunt for a new head coach in the summer after the ex-England manager attempts to steady the ship at Selhurst Park.
      Vieira’s sacking – which came after a 12-game winless run – meant Palace sought a quick solution and Hodgson, 75, was readily available as he was enjoying semi-retirement.
      But according to The Mail, a long-term appointment is being considered in the form of Nottingham Forest manager Cooper.
      Palace are aware he will not be available until the end of the season as he attempts to keep The Tricky Trees from relegation.
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      But the Eagles are hoping talks can begin in the summer assuming Hodgson prevents them from dropping out of the Premier League.
      They sit three points above the relegation zone in 12th place, one point ahead of Cooper’s Forest.
      Tottenham have also been linked with Cooper as a replacement for Antonio Conte.
      Conte, 53, is expected to be sacked this week after a scathing rant about his players and club.
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      Meanwhile, after re-joining Palace, Hodgson said: “It is a privilege to be asked to return to the club which means so much to me.
      “Our sole objective is to start winning matches.
      “Crystal Palace is known for its fighting spirit, and I have no doubt all our supporters will fight with us.”
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      Adrien Rabiot puts Liverpool on red alert with Juventus star available on free transfer in summer

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      JUVENTUS midfielder Adrien Rabiot has hinted about a move to Liverpool in the summer.The French star, 27, is set to become a free agent at the end of the season as his contract with the Serie A giants expires.
      Adrien Rabiot is out of contract in the summerCredit: Getty
      Rabiot had been heavily linked with joining Manchester United last summer.
      But now he has spoken about their bitter rivals Liverpool, hailing one of their greatest ever players, Steven Gerrard.
      Speaking to Tuttosport, he said: “I loved Liverpool a lot because I was a bit fan of Steven Gerrard, who made me dream… and so therefore I followed the Reds.”
      He then went on to add: “My other idol was Zinedine Zidane.”
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      Liverpool are keen to bolster their midfield in the summer after a difficult campaign.
      The likes of Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita have struggled to dominate the middle of the park.
      And while the likes of Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Stefan Bajcetic are developing positively, Jurgen Klopp still needs fresh legs.
      They have been heavily linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund and England teenager Jude Bellingham.
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      But with Real Madrid and Manchester City among those competing for his signature, the Reds have to prepare for the possibility of missing out.
      Rabiot showed his class at the World Cup as he played an integral role in France reaching a second successive final.
      He has also played more than 150 games for Juventus – joining them from Paris Saint-Germain where he made over 200 appearances. More