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      Barcelona look to sign three players for FREE this summer as they plan transfer raid on Chelsea and Man City

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      BARCELONA are reportedly looking to sign three players for free this summer.That’s despite running into financial troubles again.
      Barcelona are looking to make three free signings this summerCredit: Rex
      Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set for a Nou Camp returnCredit: AFP
      Barcelona were forced to activate several club levers last summer in order to fund a mega spending spree for the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
      But their troubles have not gone away, with whizkid Gavi now stripped of his contract and squad number due to a negative financial balance.
      Despite the setback, Mundo Deportivo says Barcelona are still looking to press ahead with more free transfers after snapping up Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie last summer.
      Top of their list is Athletic Bilbao and Spain centre-back Inigo Martinez, who could arrive as a replacement for Eric Garcia.
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      The defender also has offers from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and Napoli.
      But he is desperate to join Barcelona and will happily wait for as long as it takes to make a move happen.
      Next on Barca’s list is Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      He only left the Nou Camp last summer in order to be reunited with Thomas Tuchel.
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      But the German was replaced with Graham Potter, who ended up axing Aubameyang from his Champions League squad.
      And the Gabon star is now set to be released from his Blues deal at the end of the season.
      The final freebie Barca want is Ilkay Gundogan.
      He is out of contract at Man City this summer, and an extension does not appear to be forthcoming.
      Pep Guardiola wants to sign Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund and could sacrifice Gundogan to free up space in his squad.
      That would allow Barca to make a swoop for the Germany star, who can play holding or central midfield.
      And Gundogan could replace Sergio Busquets, who has been tipped for move to the MLS.
      Ilkay Gundogan looks set to leave Man City this summerCredit: Alamy
      Inigo Martinez has already made it clear he wants to swap Bilbao for BarcaCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ‘now frontrunners for next Erling Haaland’ as Mikel Arteta targets superstar striker to fight Jesus for top spot

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      ARSENAL are allegedly in pole position to sign Rasmus Hojlund this summer.The 20-year-old has enjoyed an incredible international break with five goals in two matches for Denmark.
      Arsenal are reportedly leading the chase to sign Danish wonderkid Rasmus HojlundCredit: Reuters
      He has scored seven goals in his debut campaign for Atalanta, following a £15m summer move from Austria’s Sturm Graz, with many comparing him to Manchester City’s Norwegian hotshot Erling Haaland.
      Now a clutch of Europe’s big guns are beginning to circle for the ace, including Manchester United and Juventus.
      However, Italian outlet Calciomercato have declared that Arsenal are the frontrunners to sign Hojlund.
      And they claim that any potential deal will cost around £30m – double the fee Serie A side Atalanta forked out for him just a few months ago.
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      It follows on from reports yesterday that Arsenal are scouting five strikers ahead of the summer, with Hojlund one of them.
      The Gunners are currently eight points clear at the top of the table ahead of rivals Manchester City as they close in on a first title since 2004.
      That is despite Mikel Arteta’s side suffering a number of problems in attack this term.
      Gabriel Jesus has only just returned following a four-month absence due to injury.
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      Eddie Nketiah led the line for most of his absence, but the 23-year-old has found himself replaced in recent weeks with winger Leondro Trossard being deployed as a false nine.
      Arteta is determined not to be left short of options again and has made a new striker a top priority to challenge Jesus.
      Arsenal have been scouting “a more physical” forward with five players being watched to add an “extra dimension” to their attack.
      We reported how Juventus are “preparing for life” without 6ft 3in star Dusan Vlahovic, who the Gunners have tracked long-term.
      Vlahovic, 23, joined Juventus from Fiorentina back in January 2022 after snubbing the chance to move to the Premier League with Arsenal.
      The Serb has scored eleven this term but has struggled for goals over recent weeks for his club although Arteta is still a fan.
      England internationals Dominic Calvert-Lewin at Everton, 26, and Roma’s Tammy Abraham, 25, also both “fit the mould” of what he is looking for.
      The North London team have been linked with both previously and this fresh update says they are still being scouted.
      They are also in the transfer chase for Napoli’s Nigerian goal machine Victor Osimhen but face stiff competition from Man United and a host of other clubs for his signature. More

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      Man Utd, City, Chelsea and Liverpool in major Jude Bellingham transfer boost as Real Madrid set £88m limit

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly set a limit on how much they will pay for Jude Bellingham.And the news comes as a boost to Premier League rivals Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea, who are all linked with a swoop for the teenage sensation.
      Jude Bellingham is a summer transfer target for Europe’s top clubsCredit: Rex
      Spanish newspaper AS claim Real Madrid have set a limit on how much they will pay for BellinghamCredit: AS
      Spanish newspaper AS claim Real Madrid will not fork out more than £88million for Bellingham.
      The La Liga giants are adamant that they will not overpay for the 19-year-old.
      It’s thought Real hope to persuade Bellingham to snub a Premier League move and tempt him to the Bernabeu thanks to the club’s “legendary history”.
      But Real are refusing to enter a bidding war for Bellingham – on both the transfer fee and his salary.
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      The club know any potential fee is in the same sort of ballpark as what they would have to pay for a striker.
      Karim Benzema is 35-years-old and Real know buying a new goalscorer in the near future will not be cheap, meaning they do not want to overpay for Bellingham.
      Liverpool and City are reported to be the two front runners for his signature.
      Borussia Dortmund are also hopeful of keeping Bellingham for another season, and reportedly plan on offering him a contract extension with a mammoth pay rise and release clause for 2024.
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      However, Real Madrid are hopeful of reaching an agreement with Borussia Dortmund if Bellingham opts to join them.
      AS report the two clubs have an “excellent” relationship, and negotiations would not prove to be much of a problem.
      Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke are said to be good friends.
      Although Real appear prepared to miss out on Bellingham if a bidding war drives his price up past £88m. More

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      Julian Nagelsmann’s girlfriend quits controversial reporter job in Germany as Tottenham look to bring him to London

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      JULIAN NAGELSMANN’S girlfriend will leave her job at Bild after his shock dismissal as Bayern Munich manager, the publication confirmed.Nagelsmann and reporter Lena Wurzenberger went public with their relationship in 2022 after the German tactician separated from his wife of 15 years.
      Julian Nagelsmann’s girlfriend has left her controversial job after his Bayern Munich exitCredit: Getty
      Lena Wurzenberger no longer works for Bild and will take up a position at BMWCredit: Getty
      Nagelsmann has been linked with a move to Tottenham to replace Antonio ConteCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Various reasons have been touted behind his sudden sacking by Bayern, such as a lack of player development and “negative sporting development”.
      Reports suggest the 35-year-old and Wurzenberger’s affair was also among the causes.
      That is because it created distrust in the dressing room at the Allianz Arena as she was working for one of Germany’s biggest publications.
      That is despite the fact the top newspaper axed her from their Bayern coverage last year to avoid a conflict of interest.
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      But Bild confirmed the 30-year-old will leave her position and assume a role at BMW on April 1.
      Wurzenberger will become the car manufacturers’ “spokeswoman for the supplier network and sustainability”.
      Nagelsmann found out he was dismissed by Bayern during a skiing trip with his girlfriend.
      He was promptly replaced by former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel.
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      Now the former RB Leipzig boss has been linked with a move to Tottenham to replace Antonio Conte, who was recently dismissed as well.
      Reports also suggest the ex-Hoffenheim head coach is open to talks with Spurs.
      But the North Londoners are in no hurry to find Conte’s replacement, which is why they replaced him with his assistant Cristian Stellini until the end of the season.
      Tottenham are also keeping tabs on other free agents, such as Luis Enrique and former manager Mauricio Pochettino. More

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      Man Utd and Tottenham in David Raya transfer boost as Brentford line up £11.5m summer replacement

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham have been handed a boost in their attempts to sign David Raya.The shot-stopper, 27, has become one of the most sought-after goalkeepers in the Premier League after his impressive displays for Brentford.
      Manchester United and Tottenham have been linked with David RayaCredit: Reuters
      The Spanish international is keen on a challenge after turning down two contract offers to stay with the Bees.
      His current deal expires at the end of next season, and the club are now lining up a move for his potential replacement, Dutch international keeper Mark Flekken, according to reports.
      The Freiburg star has had an outstanding campaign, helping the Black Forest minnows go fourth in Germany’s Bundesliga.
      Flekken, 28, has won four caps since making his senior Holland debut last year.
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      He built his career with lower-league German clubs Alemannia Aachen, Greuther Furth and MSV Duisburg before Freiburg signed him in 2018.
      They want to offer the Enschede-born keeper a new deal, with a release clause higher than the £11.44million in his existing contract.
      Freiburg sporting director Klemens Hartenbach said: “We don’t want to leave things until May.
      “We want to clarify Mark’s situation so we can make definite plans.”
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      This is a boost for United and Spurs as Brentford will be more willing to do business without running the risk of being short in the vital position.
      The west Londoners’ scouting system has consistently seen them find top-quality players missed by their big-spending rivals.
      And Flekken could now become the latest little-known capture to shine under Thomas Frank at the GTech Community Stadium. More

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      Man Utd blow in Gabri Veiga transfer race as Celta Vigo midfielder ‘dreams of joining Arsenal’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and their rivals in the chase to sign Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga have allegedly suffered a huge blow.And that is because the 20-year-old Spanish Under-21 international is “dreaming about joining Arsenal”.
      Gabri Viega allegedly has his heart set on ArsenalCredit: Rex
      A host of Premier League teams, including both of the above and Man City and Newcastle, are all interested in the midfielder.
      A report in today’s Faro de Vigo has also stated that Serie A leaders Napoli are “willing to activate” his £35.2m release clause at the end of the campaign.
      But it seems that Veiga has no desire to move to Italy – with the publication instead saying that he wants to “fulfil the dream of signing for Arsenal”.
      They are allegedly his “favourite” team and both he and his representatives like the club’s commitment towards youth and the sporting project being led by Mikel Arteta.
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      And it also adds that the prospect of living in London also appeals to the young ace.
      Arsenal are not thought to have yet tabled an offer for the youngster as they allegedly prepare for the bidding auction to begin.
      Veiga has shone bright this season in LaLiga as he has bagged nine goals and three assists in 29 appearances across all competitions.
      And Celta president Carlos Mourino recently accepted that holding onto Veiga is virtually impossible – not least financially.
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      He also revealed that at least four Premier League clubs are seriously interested in signing him.
      Mourino said: “We want to keep Gabri Veiga but it will be impossible due to his release clause.
      “We don’t want to sell, but they are going to buy him from us. And we can’t do anything there.
      “We know some of his offers and it is impossible to reach them.
      “There are several teams behind Gabri. Real Madrid? They haven’t asked us, we don’t know if they will have called the player. 
      “Of the top 10 in the Premier League, four have asked about him.” More

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      Alex Iwobi reveals ‘joke’ in Arsenal training with Mikel Arteta facing headache over one of first-team players quitting

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      EX-ARSENAL star Alex Iwobi has revealed how one of his former team-mates was a “joke” in training – now Mikel Arteta faces a headache over the very same ace.The now-Everton winger left the Gunners after over a decade at the club in the summer of 2019.
      Alex Iwobi revealed how Reiss Nelson was a ‘joke’ in training at ArsenalCredit: The Beautiful Game Podcast
      The pair were former teammates at the GunnersCredit: Getty
      Nigerian international Iwobi, 26, played almost 150 matches for Arsenal and helped them to FA Cup glory before his departure.
      Despite it being almost four years since his exit, he still keeps a close eye on Arteta’s team.
      And, during an interview with The Beautiful Game podcast, he had plenty to say about pal Reiss Nelson.
      The 23-year-old memorably scored a 97th minute winner over Bournemouth this month in what could prove to be a vital strike in Arsenal’s quest to end their 19-year title drought.
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      Iwobi said: “He’s another Arsenal product, he’s another one who is a joke in training. With him like, he just has that raw ability.
      “I have to give it to him because he’s had to be patient. But every time he’s come on to play, he’s delivered.
      “I think he’s been the most impactful sub at Arsenal this season. For someone to be able to do that and not play regularly and still have that elite mindset, I have to rate it.”
      Nelson will be out of contract this summer and his lack of starts could lead to him following the example of Iwobi and leaving.
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      Both Premier League rivals Brighton and French side Nice have been linked with a move.
      That could lead to Arteta being forced to search for a replacement to play back-up to Bukayo Saka down the right.
      Nelson said before Christmas: “I have been here for so long and I’m very comfortable here.
      “I am an Arsenal fan and, of course, I want to sign a new contract at the club.
      “I am just going to be ready for anything I get now and give my all for the team.”
      Reiss Nelson is out of contract at Arsenal this summerCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea preparing to use Rudiger’s free transfer exit as one reason for £121m losses in fight against spending breaches

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      CHELSEA will fight against potential Premier League spending breaches by citing Antonio Rudiger’s free exit as one reason behind their massive financial losses.The Blues face a huge summer clear-out after revealing a whopping £121million loss for last season.
      Chelsea will cite Antonio Rudiger’s Real Madrid move as a reason behind their financial lossesCredit: Getty
      Rudiger quit on a free transfer after failing to agree a new deal during sanctionsCredit: Reuters
      Todd Boehly is under pressure to balance the books quickly or risk Financial Fair Play sanctions.
      And Chelsea could be forced into selling an entire XI of star players this summer.
      Boehly has already partly blamed the loss on “extraordinary expenses and loss of revenue” after Roman Abramovich was sanctioned a year ago.
      Chelsea were barred from receiving revenue for two months after being put on a government licence until the May 28 takeover.
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      The Blues were also unable to hold talks over new contracts for players.
      If they are charged with FFP breaches by the Premier League, they will reportedly also cite Rudiger’s inability to strike a new deal as a potential loss of income.
      The German defender was a key player under previous boss Thomas Tuchel.
      Chelsea were desperate to tie him down to a long-term contract despite his advancing years.
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      But Rudiger eventually decided to leave Stamford Bridge on a free transfer for European and Spanish champions Real Madrid.
      At the time of his departure, Rudiger was valued at £35m by Transfermarkt.
      And Chelsea weren’t even able to command a transfer fee due to his expiring contract.
      However, should Rudiger’s exit be cited, the Premier League could ask for evidence Chelsea realistically hoped to extend the German’s deal.
      Other players like Marcos Alonso and Andreas Christensen left for free last summer.
      But they went after June 30, the end of the the 2021/22 accounting period. More