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      Tottenham to step up Ange Postecoglou pursuit this weekend with Celtic boss available on the cheap

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      TOTTENHAM will look to step up their pursuit of Celtic chief Ange Postecoglou following Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final.Spurs are keen on the Greece-born Aussie, who will land a domestic treble this term with victory over Inverness at Hampden Park.
      Tottenham are set to up their efforts to land Ange PostecoglouCredit: Getty
      Though the North London club have maintained throughout the search for a permanent successor to Antonio Conte, there is no preferred candidate above any other.
      Postecoglou, 57, has hugely impressed during his two-year stay at the Bhoys and has implemented the kind of progressive playing style Daniel Levy has promised fans next term.
      The former Socceroos chief is known by incoming Spurs’ chief football officer Scott Munn, a fellow Aussie who will begin his new post on July 1.
      Both Munn and Postecoglou have worked for the City Football Group, with the former being chief executive of Melbourne City and the Chinese arm of CFG operation.
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      While Postecoglou spent three seasons at Yokohama F. Marinos, the Japanese side in CFG’s 12-club stable.
      He is on a one-year rolling contract at Celtic, meaning he would not prove too costly to prise from Parkhead.
      Ex-Barcelona and Spain chief Luis Enrique, 53, remains a contender for the Spurs job, which has been vacant since Conte left on March 27.
      Napoli are keen on Luis Enrique too but their president, Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed on Tuesday that he believed the Spaniard “prefers the Premier League”.
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      Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim has also been considered but Portuguese reports insist he has a whopping £17.3million release clause for foreign clubs to sign him.
      Sources from Amorim’s home country also claim the 38-year-old is almost certain to spend another year with Sporting.
      He is said to be taking a very active role in the club’s pre-season plans, from picking hotels to the opposition for friendlies – hardly the behaviour of someone expecting to be leaving the club in the near future. More

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      Ruben Loftus-Cheek ‘AGREES’ AC Milan transfer as they prepare £13m bid after Chelsea star waved goodbye to fans

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      RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK has reportedly agreed a move to Serie A giants AC Milan.The Chelsea star will be allowed to leave the club as new manager Mauricio Pochettino rebuilds.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek has reportedly agreed to a move to AC MilanCredit: AFP
      Loftus-Cheek, 27, has given the green light to a switch to Italy, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
      The report claims that Milan are planning for RLC to replace Ismael Bennacer, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury which will probably keep him out of action until the end of the year.
      It is said that the clubs are in negotiations over a price for the midfielder, with Chelsea wanting £21million.
      However, Milan’s opening bid is much lower at £13m, though the San Siro giants are believed to be willing to raise their offer to £17.2m.
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      After Chelsea’s final home game of the season Loftus-Cheek appeared to wave goodbye to the club’s fans.
      His contract is set to expire at the end of next season.
      He made 25 appearances for the Blues in the recent campaign but only managed one assist and no goals.
      Loftus-Cheek was one of the many players in the squad that underperformed as they crumbled to a 12th-placed finish in the Premier League.
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      Milan are looking for reinforcements this summer after a fourth-placed Serie A finish.
      The club have already reportedly sealed deals to sign Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Daichi Kamada and Atalanta’s Marco Sportiello on free transfers.
      Loftus-Cheek came through the academy at Chelsea and has made 275 appearances for the club, scoring 19 goals and providing 29 assists.
      He won the Premier League title in 2016/17 and the Europa League in 2018/19.
      He also has a Super Cup winners medal from the Blues’ triumph in 2021. More

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      Wrexham warned not to become a circus with ‘over the hill’ stars after Gareth Bale linked with shock transfer

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      WREXHAM have been warned to avoid becoming a “circus” by trying to sign “over-the-hill” stars.The Hollywood-owned Welsh club are preparing for League Two next season after winning the National League.
      Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds have been encouraged not to sign older big-name playersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Gareth Bale has retired from footballCredit: Reuters
      They have been linked with retired Gareth Bale, 33, Hal Robson-Kanu, 34, and 41-year-old Morten Gamst Pedersen.
      But ex-Wrexham and Wales defender Neil Taylor has told A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to steer clear of veteran, big-name players.
      Taylor said: “It can’t become a circus. That’s the main thing.
      “Wrexham are at the stage now where I’ve seen a couple of my old friends offer to play for them – it shows the pull of the football club.
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      “They’ve got to be careful who they do get through the door because there’s no bigger pull than Wrexham below the Championship.
      “It’s still a football club that needs to be successful because no-one will pat you on the back if you don’t do it properly.
      “Leave those players that are over the hill. I’d say to Hal ‘I don’t think you’re getting in over Paul Mullin. You’re retired now and he’s a top-class striker’.
      “People think League One and League Two are easy, but they’re not.
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      “It’s really hard football, harder arguably than when you play higher up with the amount of games, travel and some of the grounds you play at.
      “So I’d say to Wrexham, stay clear and go for players who know the league and have been successful in it, players who are hungry to get higher up.”
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      Chelsea loanee Joao Felix in line for transfer back to Prem days after rejection by Poch… if wages can be agreed

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      JOAO FELIX could be on his way straight back to England after being offered to Newcastle.The Portuguese forward was stunned to be bombed out by Chelsea as soon as the season finished and is now in limbo.
      Felix could join Newcastle this summerCredit: Getty
      He is surplus to requirements at parent club Atletico Madrid who are now trying to get him off the books again.
      Felix has also been touted to Paris Saint-Germain but wants to stay in the Premier League and play Champions League football with Newcastle.
      Atletico are ready to strike another loan deal with a modest fee plus the players wages of around £200K a week covered.
      That would be a sticking point as Toon boss Eddie Howe admits his club does struggle on pay. A split on the salary may have to be agreed.
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      Felix, 23, is on holiday in Ibiza at the moment while his agent and Atletico resolve his future. 
      He was under the impression that Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly would turn his six months loan into a full-time transfer this summer.
      Instead he has become the first casualty of the new regime under incoming Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino.
      The Blues paid the players’ wages in full after signing him on loan in January for a fee of £9.7 million.
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      Felix was initially a big hit at the club but by the end of the season barely got a look in for games.
      He made 20 appearances for Chelsea during his short stay at Stamford Bridge. More

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      Lionel Messi ‘ready to play for Barcelona for FREE’ to secure transfer but LaLiga rules won’t allow it

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      LIONEL MESSI is ready to play for Barcelona FOR FREE but is being prevented by LaLiga rules, reports suggest. The Argentine superstar, 35, is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires in June.
      Lionel Messi would reportedly ‘gladly play for free’ at BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But LaLiga rules are preventing such a deal from being completedCredit: PA
      A number of parties are interested in signing him, namely Inter Miami, clubs in Saudi Arabia and Barcelona.
      And according to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, Messi would “gladly” go back and play at his old stomping ground for free.
      However, writing in his column for CaughtOffside, Jacobs revealed La Liga rules would prevent such a transfer from materialising.
      He wrote: “Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation.”
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      Jacobs then went on to reveal there would likely be outgoings if a deal to bring Messi back could be found, including one of the club’s most valuable stars.
      He added: “So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings.
      “Ansu Fati could be one casualty even though he wants to stay at the club.”
      This could offer a boost to the likes of Manchester United, who have been linked with the Spanish winger in recent months.
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      But Jacobs believes any deal with Barcelona is “weeks” away from being hashed out, giving Middle Eastern interest a vital advantage.
      He concluded: “It’s hard to see Barcelona completing anything in a matter of weeks, and that’s what gives Saudi Arabia confidence.
      “A government-backed offer, supported by the Saudi Pro League, has been on the table since April.
      “Messi would earn around £320m-per-year [€370m], almost double Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary.
      “Many of the same dealmakers that took Ronaldo to Al-Nassr are involved.”
      Reports have suggested Messi has been offered an astonishing £1billion package to move to the Saudi league, which would see him DOUBLE Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary in the country.
      However, reports elsewhere suggest Inter Miami and Barcelona and concocting a plan which could see Messi sign for David Beckham’s Major League Soccer franchise before heading to Barca on loan.
      Messi could renew his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Rex More

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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ‘left shocked after Tuchel rejected chance to complete transfer for in-form Arsenal star’

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly was left shocked when Thomas Tuchel rejected the chance to sign Gabriel Jesus last summer. The striker left Manchester City last summer and has since impressed at Arsenal this season.
      Todd Boehly was left shocked over the Thomas Tuchel’s transfer decisionCredit: PA
      Thomas Tuchel declined the chance to sign Gabriel JesusCredit: AFP
      Gabriel Jesus instead went to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Chelsea reportedly made a last ditch attempt to hijack the deal with the player heading to their London rivals.
      However, the Guardian report that Tuchel prevented the move and there was “surprise” amongst the board over his decision.
      The Blues struggled for goals this term, netting only 38 times in the Premier League.
      Problems with strikers were a continuous theme throughout the campaign with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Kai Havertz not hitting top form.
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      Meanwhile, Jesus led Arsenal to a second place finish, scoring 11 league goals despite missing months because of knee surgery.
      Reports suggest that the club listened to Tuchel’s wishes on transfers last summer.
      He wanted to spend big on defence after losing Antonio Rudiger as well as Andreas Christensen and the choice was also made due to fitness issues regarding Reece James and Ben Chilwell.
      Tuchel then splashed £160million on Wesley Fofana, Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Kouliably.
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      The now Bayern Munich boss was sacked after his relationship with the board became frosty and he was replaced by Graham Potter, who was then axed after just seven months.
      Mauricio Pochettino will now take over as manager for next season following on from Frank Lampard’s interim spell.
      Boehly is expected to step back from running the club, which was reportedly always the plan, and not because of poor results on the pitch. More

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      Former Man Utd star tipped to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo now on hunt for new club after he is released aged 36

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      FORMER Manchester United star Nani has been released by Melbourne Victory. The 36-year-old winger was once tipped to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo at Old Trafford.
      Nani is now a free agentCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      He spent the year with Melbourne VictoryCredit: Getty
      Nani had played in Australia for one season, featuring ten times and failing to score in all his appearances.
      And he will now be looking for a new team as he is a free agent.
      Nani arrived at Man Utd for £21million from Sporting Lisbon in 2007 and went on to play for the club 230 times.
      He won four Premier League titles and the Champions League under Sir Alex Ferguson.
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      The fans’ favourite was even named United player of the year for his efforts during the 2010/11 season.
      He left the Red Devils in 2015, signing for Fenerbahce before moving to Valencia, Lazio and then returning to Sporting.
      Nani followed it up with a three year spell at Orlando City in the MLS.
      Last season, he made a shock return to Europe with then Serie A outfit Venezia.
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      However, he could not help them avoid relegation and he made the switch Down Under.
      Melbourne Victory had a poor season, finishing second-bottom in the A-League table.
      Nani was unable to play a part for much of the season after picking up an injury in January.
      Fans hoped Nani could fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo after he left for Real MadridCredit: Getty More

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      Messi offered £1BILLION Saudi transfer but Barcelona and Beckham’s Inter Miami plot amazing tag-team plan to hijack move

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      LIONEL MESSI has received an astonishing transfer offer from Saudi Arabia worth around £1bn, according to reports.Foot Mercato claim that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner could double Cristiano Ronaldo’s Middle Eastern salary if he agrees to the move.
      Lionel Messi has reportedly received an astonishing transfer offer from Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      A move to Al Hilal would see Messi line up against Cristiano Ronaldo (above) and Al NassrCredit: AFP
      That deal would see him and Ronado renew their rivalry as Messi would line up for Al Hilal against Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.
      However, Messi is said to prefer a move to Barcelona and the La Liga champions are said to have enlisted the help of David Beckham to lure the Argentina captain.
      According to L’Equipe, Barca are considering a plan which would see Beckham-owned Inter Miami sign the star before loaning him to Spain.
      Messi’s loan would last for either six or 18 months before the star would move permanently to the MLS.

      He is believed to be almost certain to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, and even missed the club’s title celebrations to attend a Coldplay gig in Barcelona.
      And Barca boss Xavi appears increasingly confident of bringing Messi back to the club where he made his name.
      He told TV3.cat: “Our fans started to mention Leo Messi’s name at every game… I like the feeling but trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.
      “I’d say that it depends 99% on Messi. I have no doubts on football point of view; it’s up to Leo.”
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      David Beckham’s Inter Miami could yet step in to secure Messi’s dream move back to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Barca boss Xavi appears confident a deal can be doneCredit: Getty
      Messi this week promoted the new PSG shirt
      It is even claimed by reporter Ben Jacobs that Messi would be willing to play for free in order to seal a return to Barcelona.
      He wrote: “Messi would likely and gladly play for free for Barcelona or with a massive pay cut, but this would be deemed as financial manipulation.
      “So Barcelona’s problem is they need a lot of dominos to fall in place to pull off a Messi return, and that may also mean outgoings.” More