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      Man Utd ‘have ambitious Rasmus Hojlund swap transfer bid rejected as Atalanta demand £86m in full’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly had a players-plus-cash bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected by Atalanta.The Red Devils have made the striker one of their transfer priorities this summer.
      Manchester United have had a bid for Rasmus Hojlund rejected

      And they are believed to be in the process of reaching a transfer agreement for the signings of Hojlund and Andre Onana.
      But their chances of signing Hojlund have taken a blow after United offered Atalanta a player exchange deal including money on top.
      Atalanta value the 20-year-old at £86million and are insisting on a cash-only deal, report The Athletic.

      United view that as excessive and had hoped the Serie A club would be willing to reduce their asking price if a player was exchanged.
      Midfielders Fred and Donny van de Beek are available for transfer with the pair missing United’s pre-season friendly win over Leeds in Oslo on Wednesday.
      United’s summer budget of around £100m means they may be forced to look elsewhere if Atalanta refuse to budge, as Onana could cost around £50m.
      The Red Devils have been dealt another blow in their Hojlund pursuit with Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested in the youngster.
      But Hojlund is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford and agreeing personal terms should not prove difficult.
      That means a deal could be wrapped up quickly if United and Atalanta reach an agreement on his transfer fee.
      Erik ten Hag also has other attacking targets if the club miss out on Hojlund, including Randal Kolo Muani and Victor Osimhen. More

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      Jordan Henderson set to quit Liverpool after being offered FOUR-TIMES his salary to join Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia

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      JORDAN HENDERSON is reportedly keen on a stunning reunion with Steven Gerrard – on FOUR-TIMES his Liverpool salary.The England international has been seriously thinking about the offer to play for his old Anfield team-mate in the Saudi Pro League.
      Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been offered a ludicrous salary in Saudi ArabiaCredit: Getty
      Henderson’s old Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard wants a reunionCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Liverpool legend Gerrard was named Al-Ettifaq manager this summerCredit: Reuters
      Henderson, 33, had seemed set to snub a move to keep alive his hopes of playing at Euro 2024 next summer.
      But, according to reports in the Athletic, the Liverpool captain has been offered terms he cannot refuse.
      Henderson is believed to earn in the region of £190k a week with the Reds.
      But it is claimed he has been presented with a deal worth a staggering £700K-A-WEEK to join Gerrard’s new club Al-Ettifaq.
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      And the Premier League winner would have to pay NO tax in the Middle East.
      Henderson, who has two years left on his Anfield deal, is now set for talks with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp ahead of making a big decision on his future.
      And what the German says to Henderson over his planned role for next season will also be a factor as the Reds bid to challenge Manchester City once again.
      Klopp has signed Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Hungary star Dominik Sbozoszlai to bolster his midfield this summer and he also played Alexander-Arnold in that position towards the end of last season.
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      Henderson, who has 77 Three Lions caps, knows a move to Saudi Arabia would wreck his chances of playing for Gareth Southgate in Germany next summer due to the poor standard of the league.
      England are certain to qualify for Euro 2024 and Henderson remains a key part of Southgate’s plans.
      Gerrard, after reservations, decided to join Al-Ettifaq and while it is not a good move in terms of his managerial career, it will be incredibly lucrative.
      Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 and became club captain after Gerrard moved to the MLS in 2015.
      He had made 492 appearances in all competitions, winning the Premier League, Champions League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
      Other players who could be heading to Saudi Arabia include former Manchester United forward Jesse Lingard, who says the England midfielder is open to the move following an unsuccessful stint at Nottingham Forest.
      Spanish keeper David de Gea, now a free agent after his contract expired with the Red Devils, would also be seen as a major coup if he moved to the Middle East.
      Another ex-United player, Paul Pogba, has been offered £128million in wages over the next three years. Juventus are willing to sell him for £8.5million.
      Several European aces have already moved to Saudi – where Cristiano Ronaldo started the revolution last December – including Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino.
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      Wilfried Zaha, who is currently a free agent after his Crystal Palace contract expired this summer, has also been offered a lucrative move to the Middle East.
      Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is also wanted by Saudi clubs. More

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      Arsenal legend Aaron Ramsey to turn down mega-money Saudi Arabia transfer for emotional return to former club

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      AARON RAMSEY is set to turn down the riches of Saudi Arabia and rejoin boyhood club Cardiff.SunSport exclusively revealed on Wednesday the Nice midfielder, 32, was the latest British star to be targeted by the Middle East football revolution.
      Aaron Ramsey is ready to snub Saudi money to return to his former club CardiffCredit: Getty
      Ramsey weighed up the big-money offer from Saudi but is edging towards a return to Wales where he started his career.
      Ramsey’s French club revealed on Monday they expect him to return to the south of France for pre-season training next week.
      But it is believed the Wales captain is in negotiations to release him from his Nice contract after he triggered a 12-month extension after playing a set number of matches last season.
      Ramsey failed to agree a new long-term contract with the Ligue 1 club and has always stated his next move will be a family decision, who remain in south Wales.
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      Ramsey began his career as a teenager with Cardiff before leaving for the Gunners in 2008.
      Ex-Arsenal and Juventus star Ramsey said last month he would love to play for his boyhood club ‘one day’ and now Cardiff appear to be in pole position to fend off competition from Saudi’s Pro League.
      The Bluebirds finished 21st in the Championship last season but have been keen and hopeful of bringing him home this summer.
      Ramsey was the latest Brit to receive interest from Saudi where former England captain Steven Gerrard has moved to become the manager of Al-Ettifaq.
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      Three Lions and ex-Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard has interest from Saudi clubs following an unsuccessful stint at Nottingham Forest.
      Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson has also been linked with a big offer to make the switch to the Middle East.
      Several European aces have already moved to Saudi – where Cristiano Ronaldo started the revolution last December – including Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Roberto Firmino and Ruben Neves.
      Wilfried Zaha, who is currently a free agent after his Crystal Palace contract expired this summer, has also been offered a lucrative move to the Middle East.
      Former United goalkeeper David de Gea and Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku are also wanted by Saudi clubs. More

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      Wilfried Zaha gives Crystal Palace ultimatum over £200,000-a-week contract stand-off amid free transfer links with PSG

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      WILFRIED ZAHA wants to see more ambition from Crystal Palace before making a decision over his future.The Eagles legend is a free agent after his Selhurst Park contract expired last month and is set for more talks with the club this week.
      Wilfried Zaha has issued Crystal Palace an ultimatum despite their record £200,000-per-week offerCredit: Getty
      Zaha wants to see more ambition from Palace and has been linked with Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Reuters
      There has been interest from French champions Paris Saint-Germain as well as Italian title winners Napoli.
      Both Lazio and Fenerbahce are also keen, however Palace have offered a club-record £200,000-a-week four-year deal to try to keep their star man in South London.
      Roy Hodgson’s appointment on a one-year deal has encouraged Zaha, but the winger still wants further signs of ambition from Palace before committing his future to the club once again.
      Hodgson has set his squad the target of a top-half Premier League finish this season.
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      So far this summer Jefferson Lerma has arrived on a free transfer, but the Eagles will have to do more in the market to impress Zaha.
      The 30-year-old, who missed the end of last season through injury, is set for talks with chairman Steve Parish this week when he returns from his honeymoon having married this summer.
      And Palace team-mate Joel Ward is hoping Zaha decides to continue at Selhurst Park.
      He said: “He’s an incredible player and has been a talisman for us throughout so many years. What he has done for this club is incredible.
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      “It would be great if he did [stay], but everyone would wish him all the best whatever he decides to do.
      “From a selfish point of view, you want him in the team. But you have to respect what he wants to do.
      “I’ve spoken with him now and again. We will see how it goes.”
      This comes after reports suggesting Zaha has agreed on deals with Lazio, Fenerbahce and Saudi outfit Al-Nassr. More

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      Inside Chelsea’s monster transfer clearout with 25 PLAYERS shipped out for £216.5million… and another TEN could follow

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      CHELSEA are undergoing a HUGE overhaul of their squad ahead of Mauricio Pochettino’s first season in charge of the club.The Argentine, 51, is hoping to resurrect the Blues after a dismal campaign saw them finish 12th in the Premier League table.
      Mauricio Pochettino is overseeing a major overhaul at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have conducted a ludicrous amount of transfer business since Todd Boehly took control of the clubCredit: Getty
      New owner Todd Boehly shelled out £600million across the last two transfer windows in a remarkable six months of manic dealings.
      And now they are looking to recoup some of those funds in a bid to stay within Financial Fair Play regulations.
      An astonishing 25 PLAYERS have already exited Stamford Bridge this summer.
      And another TEN could yet join them as Pochettino culls his inflated squad.
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      Nine players have been sold or departed at the end of their contracts.
      They have received £216.5m from deals for Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy.

      N’Golo Kante, Cesar Azpilicueta and Baba Rahman have left on free transfers.
      Forward David Datro Fofana has been sent out on loan to Union Berlin, while Joao Felix and Denis Zakaria have come to the end of their spells in West London.
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      Mason Mount has signed for Man UtdCredit: Getty
      N’Golo Kante has joined Saudi Arabian side Al-IttihadCredit: Getty
      Chelsea’s release list consists of THIRTEEN players – Derrick Abu, Prince Adegoke, Tiemoue Bakayoko, Nathan Baxter, Juan Familia-Castillo. Bryan Fiabema, Joe Samuel Haigh, Henry Lawrence, Sam McClelland, Dujon Sterling, Silko-Amari Thomas, Ethan Wady and Jayden Wareham.
      And then there are another TEN players that are being heavily linked with exits before the start of the season.
      They are Romelu Lukaku, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Marc Cucurella, Malang Sarr, Ethan Ampudu, Trevoh Chalobah, Conor Gallagher.
      Players out – 25
      Sold – 9

      Kai Havertz- £65m to Arsenal
      Mason Mount – £60m to Man Utd
      Mateo Kovacic – £30m to Manchester City
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek – £18.5m to AC Milan
      Kalidou Koulibaly – £17m to Al Hilal
      Edouard Mendy – £16m to Al Ahli
      N’Golo Kante – Free to Al Ittihad
      Cesar Azpilicueta – Free to Atletico Madrid
      Baba Rahman  – Free to PAOK

      Total – £206.5m
      Out on loan – 1

      David Datro Fofana – Loan to Union Berlin

      End of loan – 2

      Joao Felix – Atletico Madrid
      Denis Zakaria – Juventus

      Released list – 13

      Derrick Abu
      Prince Adegoke
      Tiemoue Bakayoko
      Nathan Baxter
      Juan Familia-Castillo
      Bryan Fiabema
      Joe Samuel Haigh
      Henry Lawrence
      Sam McClelland
      Dujon Sterling
      Silko-Amari Thomas
      Ethan  Wady
      Jayden Wareham

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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
      Christian Pulisic
      Hakim Ziyech
      Callum Hudson-Odoi
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      Chelsea fans no longer want Paulo Dybala transfer after finding out which other playmaker they are linked with

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      CHELSEA fans have called on the club to sign Lyon forward Rayan Cherki ahead of Roma man Paulo Dybala.Dybala, 29, is being linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this summer – with Blues centre-back Thiago Silva revealing he begged the Argentine to join him in West London.
      Paulo Dybala has been linked with making the switch from Roma to ChelseaCredit: Getty
      Rayan Cherki could be set for a move to Stamford Bridge this summer
      But ESPN are now reporting Lyon star Cherki, 19, is another Chelsea target.
      Paris Saint-Germain saw a bid rejected for the Frenchman back in January.
      However, Lyon are understood to be open to a sale as they bid to offload players this summer in order to keep within Financial Fair Play regulations.
      And Chelsea have a good relationship with the Ligue 1 club as they signed Malo Gusto from them in the January window.
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      Cherki, who has a contract with Lyon until 2025, contributed four goals and six assists in 21 league matches last season.
      He also impressed at the Under-21 European Championships for France – where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals – with Chelsea scouts in attendance to watch the versatile playmaker.
      Cherki, who would set Chelsea back in the region of £34million, can play on either flank, as a No10, or even a false nine.
      And Blues supporters are far more keen on him compared with Dybala.
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      When comparing the two, one social media user said: “This isn’t even a debate. One is 19, one is 30. It’s definitely Cherki. Besides maybe we get both 🤷🏻‍♂️.”
      Another added: “Cherki without any second thoughts. Younger and maybe has the higher ceiling. His injury record is far more impressive, and his age will again be beneficial to us because he’ll get to play and build a long-term chemistry with our youngsters.”
      While a third replied: “Give me Cherki. Don’t want a player that’s being shipped around everywhere and living on past hype.”
      Chelsea have signed a number of young players since Todd Boehly’s takeover including the likes of Mykhailo Mudryk, Enzo Fernandez, Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke.
      But they have seen a host of players leave this summer such as Kai Havertz, Mason Mount, Mateo Kovacic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Edouard Mendy, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, N’Golo Kante and Cesar Azpilicueta.
      New manager Mauricio Pochettino is overseeing mass change among personnel as he attempts to turn around the club’s fortunes following their 12th place finish in the Premier League last season. More

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      Anthony Elanga lined up for Premier League switch with Man Utd open to transfer for winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED forward Anthony Elanga has received interest from Everton regarding a potential transfer, according to reports.The Swedish attacker, 21, started just seven games for the Red Devils last season.
      Anthony Elanga is being linked with a move away from Old Trafford
      He made 16 appearances in the Premier League, registering no goals and just one assist.
      And he appears to be some way down the pecking order in Erik ten Hag’s squad – behind the likes of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Anthony Martial, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho.
      According to Foot Mercato, Everton are keen to sign the Sweden international this summer.
      They had been interested in a loan deal for the forward in the January window.
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      But they are now expected to “ramp up their efforts” in a bid to seal a deal.
      Elanga’s contract with Man Utd runs until 2026.
      However, his lack of game time could mean Ten Hag has little issue with him leaving the club.
      Elanga is a product of United youth set-up, joining back in 2014.
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      He became a first-team regular towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign, contributing two goals and two assists during the second half of their Premier League campaign under Ralf Rangnick.
      But he has now seen that momentum stall since the arrival of Ten Hag.
      His only major trophy to date has been the Carabao Cup – which Man Utd won in February.
      And it remains to be seen whether Elanga would be interested in a move to Everton – who were embroiled in a second successive relegation battle last season. More

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      Mykhailo Mudryk shows off incredible body transformation as fans call Chelsea star the ‘Ukrainian Adama Traore’

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      CHELSEA fans were left stunned with Mykhailo Mudryk’s bulked up body transformation. The winger joined the Blues in January from Shakhtar Donetsk in a deal worth £88.5million.
      Chelsea fans were left stunned with Mykhailo Mudryk’s bulked up body transformationCredit: instagram @mmudryk10
      Mykhailo Mudryk looked buffed up as he modelled Chelsea’s new kitCredit: instagram @chelseafc
      Mudryk failed to hit the ground running in his first six months in the capital, not managing a goal in his 17 appearances.
      But the Ukrainian looks to be returning as an all new man when modelling Chelsea’s new retro-themed kit.
      Mudryk appeared buffed up and one fan reacted: “Ukrainian adama traore.”
      Another added: “Mudryk really putting some time into the gym.”
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      One commented: “Is it just me or Mudryk looks jacked up?”
      Mudryk, still only 22, will be among the Chelsea strugglers set for a fresh start under new boss Maurico Pochettino.
      Pochettino must fix a bloated squad after Todd Boehly’s wild first year as owner, which included £606million worth of signings.
      So the likes of Mudryk, Raheem Sterling and Enzo Fernandez must now step up to the plate.
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      Pochettino said: “Now is a new start, a fresh start, and they need to show their real quality.
      “We must give them a chance to show they can cope with pressure at Chelsea and perform with the best.
      “We can’t just blame the players, we need to see what is going on and why they are not performing in the way we expect.
      “When all is clear, we cannot give excuses to them not to perform.”
      Maurico Pochettino leads Chelsea’s training sessionCredit: Getty More