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      Harry Kane on Real Madrid’s two-man striker wishlist as they target Tottenham star as stop-gap transfer

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      HARRY KANE is reportedly one of TWO strikers on Real Madrid’s shortlist as they seek to secure a temporary replacement for Karim Benzema.The European champions’ long-term plan is to secure Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
      Harry Kane is being linked with a summer move away from boyhood club TottenhamCredit: Reuters
      Dusan Vlahovic could be set to leave Juventus at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      However, they are aware neither of them are set to become available until at least 2024.
      As a result, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are looking for someone to lead the line in the meantime.
      According to AS, Spurs talisman Kane, 29, is a leading candidate to assume that role.
      Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, 23, who has scored 20 goals in 49 games for the Italian giants, is the other man being considered by Los Blancos.
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      There is also the possibility of 18-year-old Alvaro Rodriguez being thrown into the side when he joins the squad in the summer.
      But Kane, who is Tottenham’s all-time top scorer with 271 goals 425 games, would provide Real Madrid with a proven threat in front of goal.

      And he could be available at the end of the season as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his Spurs deal.
      However, any move for Kane – who is also attracting interest from Manchester United – would reportedly have to coincide with Real refusing to extend Benzema’s deal.
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      The Frenchman, 35, who joined Real in 2009, is out of contract in 2024.
      He bagged 44 goals in 46 games last season, helping them win LaLiga and the Champions League – before he scooped the Ballon d’Or.
      And while he has not maintained the same ratio of goals this term, he has still netted 19 times in 29 games.
      During his 14-year stint in the Spanish capital, he has racked up 342 goals in 634 games.
      Karim Benzema is Real Madrid’s second all-time top scorer behind Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd ‘expect up to EIGHT bids’ before Wednesday’s deadline and frontrunner could be revealed by end of week

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly expecting up to EIGHT bids before Wednesday’s deadline as the race hots up to take over at Old Trafford.Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani have publicly made their interest clear.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is one man interested in buying Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad AI-Thani another interested in Man Utd
      But Sky Sports are now reporting that as many as six other parties could enter the bidding process in the next 48 hours.
      It comes as buyers prepare to submit their second bids.
      Other potential bidders have remained under the radar, although US hedge fund Elliott Management also visited the club after making its initial proposal.
      Elliott, however, are seeking to provide finances for a bidder, rather than take control of United themselves.
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      Now, though, the next stage of the contest will begin in earnest with the would-be new owners asked to make their “non-indicative” second bids.
      These are more formal offers, expected to be higher than the initial valuations which were understood not to exceed £4.5billion.
      With the Glazer family believing the club is worth £6bn, there is a considerable gap which is unlikely to be completely filled in the next stage.
      But it does mean that the Glazers’ chosen intermediary, the US-based Raine Group, could be in a position to formally declare a “preferred bidder” by either Friday or the beginning of next week.
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      That would open the way for full due diligence of the club, its finances and assets, to begin, a process that might take two weeks or more to be completed.
      Even so, there remains a high degree of uncertainty, especially if none of the bidders comes within hailing distance of the Glazer sale price.
      While Sheikh Jassim, a member of the Qatari royal family, is seeking a full takeover, Sir Jim’s Ineos group is aiming to buy out the Glazers’ 69 per cent controlling stake.
      And it does mean there might be a third effective auction bidding stage with Raine conducting proceedings to attempt to ensure a final price closer to the Glazers’ preferred valuation.
      Sir Jim has made it clear he will not be  paying “stupid” money to buy Manchester United.
      He said: “How do you decide the price of a painting? How do you decide the price of a house?
      “It’s not related to how much it cost to build or how much it cost to paint.
      “What you don’t want to do is pay stupid prices for things because then you regret it subsequently.”
      Oldham-born Ratcliffe, a lifelong United fan, added: “Our interest would be purely in winning things.” More

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      I played in the Premier League and now play under Man Utd bidder Sir Jim Ratcliffe – he wants to take us to the top

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      AARON RAMSEY praised potential Manchester United owner Jim Ratcliffe for the impressive work he has done with Nice.The former Arsenal midfielder joined the French club on a free transfer in the summer and says he likes the way it is run.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in talks to take over at Manchester UnitedCredit: PA
      Aaron Ramsey is playing for the Ratcliffe-owned NiceCredit: Getty
      Boyhood Red Devils fan Ratcliffe is looking to take control of the club – but faces competition from Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim.
      Ramsey, 32, said: “The owner is very passionate and very invested into Nice.
      “He wants to take Nice all the way to the top.
      “It’s a great project to be a part of. It just feels like a family-oriented club.
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      “It’s been quite nice, really enjoyable. there’s worse places in the world to be playing.”
      Nice have reached the quarter finals of the Europa Conference League and are well-placed to secure qualification for a UEFA competition next season too.
      They sit seventh in the Ligue 1 table, just six points adrift of a place in the Conference League qualifiers.
      Meanwhile, Ratcliffe and the other contenders to take over at Man Utd are set to revise their bids by Wednesday’s deadline – with as many as EIGHT expected.
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      These are more formal offers, expected to be higher than the initial valuations which were understood not to exceed £4.5bn.
      With the Glazer family believing the club is worth £6bn, there is a considerable gap which is unlikely to be completely filled in the next stage.
      But it does mean that the Glazers’ chosen intermediary, the US-based Raine Group, could be in a position to formally declare a “preferred bidder” by either Friday or the beginning of next week.
      That would open the way for full due diligence of the club, its finances and assets, to begin, a process that might take two weeks or more to be completed.
      Even so, there remains a high degree of uncertainty, especially if none of the bidders comes within hailing distance of the Glazer sale price.
      While Sheikh Jassim, a member of the Qatari royal family, is seeking a full takeover, Sir Jim’s Ineos group is aiming to buy out the Glazers’ 69 per cent controlling stake.
      And it does mean there might be a third effective auction bidding stage with Raine conducting proceedings to attempt to ensure a final price closer to the Glazers’ preferred valuation.
      Sheikh Jassim, however, is reportedly set to make a second bid for the Red Devils in the coming days.
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      That’s according to Sky Sports, who claim the Qatari will table his second gambit on Wednesday.
      It’s claimed the Sheikh’s team worked on the new offer over the weekend – just days after fresh talks with the Glazers at Old Trafford and Carrington. More

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      Man Utd target Victor Osimhen bizarrely compared to Spider-Man as shocking stats come to light

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      NAPOLI striker Victor Osimhen has been compared to Spider-Man as a result of his improvement since wearing a mask.The Nigerian forward, 24, has established himself as one of the most prolific goalscorers in European football as the Italian side fly high at the top of Serie A.
      Victor Osimhen had strong numbers before being forced to wear a mask due to injuryCredit: Getty
      His goals and assists have increased significantly since he put on the maskCredit: Rex
      Osimhen has been compared to Spider-ManCredit: Handout
      His sensational form has seen him linked with a blockbuster summer move to Manchester United.
      And Italian outlet Pazzi Di Fanta have now likened him to superhero Spider-Man following his stellar run.
      Osimhen broke his cheekbone in November 2021 following a head clash with Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar.
      Up to that point, he had registered 19 goals and five assists in 46 games for Napoli following his arrival in the summer of 2020.
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      How Osimhen compares with and without a mask
      He was ruled out for 12 matches, but returned an improved striker.
      Wearing a mask to protect his face, he has racked up 34 goals and nine assists in 45 appearances.
      It means his goal contributions per game have increased from 0.52 to 0.96 since he put on the mask.
      And he has been compared to Spider-Man when he gained superhero status following what turned out to be a fortuitous spider bite.
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      Osimhen has racked up a total of 53 goals and 14 assists in 91 games for Napoli.
      And his sensational 2022/23 campaign has seen Luciano Spaletti’s side run away with the league as they extended their lead to 19 points over the weekend.
      They are also into the quarter-finals of the Champions League where they will face Italian rivals AC Milan.
      But it could still be Osimhen’s final season in Serie A as Man Utd and Chelsea line up big bids. More

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      Emi Martinez breaks silence on Aston Villa future as he’s linked with transfer exit to play in Champions League

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      RECORD-BREAKING Emiliano Martinez has revealed he wants to stay at Aston Villa for “many years to come”.The Argentine World Cup winner had been tipped to make a high-profile move this summer after admitting he craved Champions’ League football.
      Emi Martinez has been heavily linked with a move away from Villa Park this summerCredit: Rex
      Martinez confessed it would be “easy” to move to one of Europe’s top clubs who regularly compete at that level.
      And when manager Unai Emery criticised him for contesting a late corner which Arsenal scored from, it seemed Villa would struggle to hold on to their No1.
      However, the 30-year-old kept his 33rd clean sheet in 99 Villa appearances to surpass Mark Bosnich and Brad Friedel’s record of 32 in 100 appearances against Bournemouth at the weekend.
      Afterwards he spoke of his pride at setting the new standard and confessed: “It’s a great feeling.
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      “If we had won 3-1, I would go home and not be able to sleep for hours because I always think about what I could have done better to keep the clean sheet.
      “I’m very ambitious, I’m so driven to improve. I try to transmit that to the back four and to the starting XI.”
      Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal in 2020 for a bargain £17million and revealed he has never felt more at home.
      He said: “My career went through the roof since I joined the club.
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      “I’ve always said I’m grateful to this club and I love being here.
      “My family is happy at the club, my boy is obsessed with playing football and he plays for the Under-6s in the Academy.
      “We’re loving our time here and hopefully there are many years to come.”
      Martinez was a key part of Argentina’s World Cup triumph in QatarCredit: AFP More

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      Chelsea line up shock Andreas Pereira transfer with ex-Man Utd star wanted as Mason Mount replacement

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      CHELSEA are keen on Fulham star Andreas Pereira as they look to replace Mason Mount, according to reports.The Blues midfielder sees his contract expire at the end of next season and he is no closer to agreeing an extension.
      Andreas Pereira is wanted by ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Mason Mount could leave Chelsea with his deal up in 2024Credit: Alamy
      Therefore, Chelsea are preparing for his exit and have highlighted Pereira as a potential replacement, claim ESPN.
      They report that Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested as he is seen as a cost-effective option.
      Fulham supposedly value him at £25million with the player happy at the club, yet big teams could turn his head.
      The 27-year-old previously played for Manchester United and was on the books at Old Trafford for 11 years.
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      After loan spells at Granada, Valencia, Lazio and Flamengo, he finally left permanently to join Fulham for a reported £10million.
      He has impressed for the Cottagers this season, helping the club battle for a European place in their first campaign since promotion from the Championship.
      Pereira has netted three goals and got six assists in 32 matches in all competitions.
      The one-time capped Brazilian does not see his contract expire until the summer of 2026.
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      Meanwhile, Mount could reportedly be set to leave Chelsea with Premier League sides like Newcastle and Liverpool monitoring his situation.
      The 24-year-old could be one of 12 players to be axed by owner Todd Boehly this summer as he continues to rebuild the squad.
      Mount has struggled for form this season, netting just three league goals in 23 appearances.
      He is currently out injured and has had to withdraw from the England squad. More

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      Tottenham want Man Utd to fork out staggering club-record transfer fee for Harry Kane this summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED will have to table a club-record transfer bid if they want to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer, according to reports.Earlier this month, SunSport exclusively revealed that United chiefs had made contact with Kane’s camp through a third party and were encouraged by the response.
      Kane is worth £100m, according to TottenhamCredit: Getty
      The striker will enter the final year of his contract with Tottenham at the end of the season, so the Red Devils had hoped that a cut-price offer would be enough to persuade Daniel Levy and Antonio Conte to part with their star man.
      However, according to The Times, Tottenham are demanding £100million for Kane.
      The Lilywhites want the record fee in a single up-front payment.
      So if Kane were to join Man Utd, he would become a club-record signing.
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      He would also become the joint most expensive English player of all-time with Jack Grealish, who joined Manchester City in a £100m transfer from Aston Villa in 2021.
      Kane is expected to discuss his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at the end of the season.
      He is claimed to be open to negotiating a new contract and Spurs chiefs are confident that he will remain at the club next season despite interest from Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as well as Man Utd.
      United boss Erik ten Hag is understood to be eager to sign a striker when the summer transfer window opens.
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      Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is also on the Dutchman’s transfer wishlist, but he is expected to cost around £100m.
      RB Leipzig wonderkid Benjamin Sesko is another name on the list of potential signings. More

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      Newcastle ‘to launch Scott McTominay transfer swoop’ with Man Utd midfielder’s arrival great news for Bruno Guimaraes

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      NEWCASTLE are planning a summer bid for Manchester United ace Scott McTominay, reports suggest.That is according to the Telegraph, who report that Eddie Howe believes McTominay as can add a greater physical presence to his midfield.

      Howe is also confident the Scotland international would compliment Bruno Guimaraes by shielding the back-four while the Brazilian adds creativity further up the pitch.
      The Toon tried to sign the 26-year-old in January but United refused to sell to a direct Premier League rival.
      However, Newcastle are now confident the Red Devils’ resolve will soften as manager Erik ten Hag will need to raise funds as he continues his Old Trafford rebuild.
      McTominay is not the glamorous name Toon fans had in mind after their £300million Saudi-led takeover in 2021 but chief scout Steve Nickson, director of football Dan Ashworth and Howe are big fans.
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      The Tyneside giants need a defensive midfielder after losing Jonjo Shelvey to Nottingham Forest and the manager prefers to sign players with Premier League experience.
      Plus, the Magpies are pushing for a Champions League finish and would need McTominay’s experience in Europe.
      The United academy graduate has played in the Champions League and Europa League but has fallen down the pecking order behind Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Fred and Marcel Sabitzer.
      And McTominay could be keen to move to a club like Newcastle who want to give him a key role with more opportunities at top level.
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      The United ace would add muscle in midfield and an extra threat at set-pieces.
      It is also believed that McTominay is also the kind of player who could dramatically improve under Howe’s coaching.
      The midfielder has only managed two goals and one assist in 32 matches across all competitions this season. More