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      Arsenal and Spurs set for summer transfer war for Borussia Dortmund ace Julian Brandt with Germans looking to cash in

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      ARSENAL and Tottenham will battle it out to sign Julian Brandt in the summer, according to reports. Brandt, 26, will have 12 months left on his contract at Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
      Julian Brandt is attracting interest from Arsenal and TottenhamCredit: Reuters
      Bild have reported the Bundesliga title challengers are reluctant to lose the midfielder and remain intent on getting him tied down to a new deal.
      However, the length of his deal could force the club into a sale.
      Furthermore, interest from the North London rivals could see Brandt’s head swayed in favour of testing himself in England.
      The report adds Brandt wants a move to London after discussions with close friend Kai Havertz.
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      The Chelsea star has told Brandt about life in the capital, leaving him wanting to see what the fuss is about.
      Both Arsenal and Spurs want to add options to their teams in the summer.
      The Gunners will need more creativity and firepower throughout the squad as they prepare for a campaign in the Champions League.
      Meanwhile, Spurs would like to add to their creative options, with an overwhelming reliance on Harry Kane, who is expected to leave in the summer.
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      This season Brandt has offered exactly this to Dortmund.
      He has eight goals and four assists this season, including four goals in his last five league games.
      The performances have left club director Sebastian Kehl impressed too.
      He previously told Bild: “We see Julian’s development every day. He has taken a giant step forward – and we are very happy about that.
      “I am of course familiar with the contract situation and we are approaching the subject very positively and calmly.” More

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      Chelsea stars ‘told to sign three-year deals or face being SOLD’ with England ace and club legend among those at risk

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      CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly is set to begin a ruthless cull of the Blues squad this summer. And the criteria for these sales will come down to commitment from the player themselves.
      Todd Boehly is set to make decisions on a swathe of players at the clubCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Telegraph have reported any player who is unwilling to commit to a contract of at least three years faces being sold.
      The first players Boehly is targeting for these negotiations are members of the squad with less than two-and-a-half years left on their current deals.
      Among these stars – of which there are 15 – are a number of high-profile names.
      Starting with the least time left, N’Golo Kante’s deal expires this summer but is reportedly close to an agreement.
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      He is said to be happy at Stamford Bridge, but Kante’s poor injury record over the last two years represents a risk for Chelsea.
      Veterans Thiago Silva and Cesar Azpilicueta both have deals expiring in 2024, but represent different roles to the club.
      Legend Azpilicueta has seen better days, and with the club bringing in Malo Gusto ahead of the new season he may find opportunities even more limited, potentially triggering interest from Barcelona again.
      Meanwhile, even at the age of 38 Silva remains one of the team’s key players, though his age means Boehly could make an exception to his three-year rule.
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      Likewise, Mateo Kovacic is one of Chelsea’s best players when fit.
      But with interest in his services from Manchester City as he enters the final year of his deal, Kovacic could be swayed by the guarantee of Champions League football.
      Christian Pulisic and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both failed to live up to expectations since arriving at Chelsea.
      Both need a fresh start to reignite stuttering careers, so Boehly may have no second thoughts putting them on the chopping board as he prepares to trim the squad to size.
      Cobham graduates Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount are both facing a similar dilemma on whether to stay put at the club.
      Loftus-Cheek, 27, remains a useful squad player, and with only light interest in his services a new deal appears quite low risk.
      However, a number of clubs are interested in Mount, including Liverpool and Man City.
      And with reports suggesting he is demanding to become one of the highest earners at the club despite his lacklustre form, a significant offer may be enough to prompt a sale.
      Chelsea face a huge decision over Mason MountCredit: Getty
      Moving on to the 2025 expirees, the unhappy Hakim Ziyech represents one of the easiest choices Boehly has to make.
      He was close to sealing a move to Paris Saint-Germain in January before Chelsea repeatedly sent the wrong paperwork, so a sale this summer appears to be a no-brainer.
      Ben Chilwell arguably represents the opposite end of the happiness scale.
      Plagued by unfortunate injuries, keeping Chilwell fit means Chelsea have a strong left side, and for years to come if a new deal is signed.
      Kai Havertz and Conor Gallagher are both players who have significant interest in them, and with both playing below par this season they could make perfect sales for decent fees this summer.
      Havertz particularly is a dilemma. Despite his enormous talent he still lacks a definitive role where he truly excels at the club.
      Chelsea’s goalkeeper situation has both keepers representing different skillsets and places in the squad over their years at Stamford Bridge but with identical contract expiry dates.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has the gloves for the moment, having bounced back from a shaky start.
      His prowess with ball at his feet represents the future at Chelsea, even if it comes with the occasional error in keeping the ball out of the net.
      Interest in the Spaniard is low, while Edouard Mendy has a number of clubs said to be after him.
      SunSport revealed in December how Mendy had also rejected a new contract, with a belief from the club that negotiations were going nowhere.
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      Mendy was instrumental in the club’s Champions League winning run, but seems to have gone off the boil since then.
      Youngster Lewis Hall impressed when called upon, and thus a new deal before the 2025 contract expiry of his current deal seems likely. More

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      West Ham line up triple transfer raid on Man Utd with skipper Harry Maguire among targets for David Moyes

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      WEST HAM are eyeing a triple transfer raid on Manchester United with club captain Harry Maguire among David Moyes’ targets, according to reports.The Hammers will be hoping for better fortunes next season, with the East London club currently fighting a relegation battle.
      Harry Maguire is a transfer target of West HamCredit: PA
      Scott McTominay is also admired in East LondonCredit: Rex
      Like Maguire and McTominay, Anthony Martial is also out of favour at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      David Moyes is keen on the Man Utd trioCredit: Rex
      Winning the Europa Conference league, however, could make them an attractive club, as they would gain qualification for the Europa League.
      And according to Football Insider, West Ham and Moyes are keen on three Man Utd stars to bolster their ranks.
      Red Devils Carabao Cup-winning captain Maguire, midfielder Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial are all transfer targets for the Hammers.
      All three have fallen out of favour at Old Trafford following Erik ten Hag’s arrival.
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      Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane are preferred in the heart of the defence to Maguire.
      Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Marcel Sabitzer, Bruno Fernandes and Fred are all competitive in the midfield, which come the summer could leave little room for McTominay.
      And once highly rated Martial has struggled with injuries again this term despite a promising pre-season.
      Marcus Rashford has rediscovered his form and Wout Weghorst is Ten Hag’s go-to up front, with Antony and Jadon Sancho fighting for a spot on the right-hand side.
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      The prices of Maguire and Martial are unknown.
      However, the report states that Man Utd would part with academy graduate McTominay for £25million.
      Whether Moyes remains in his post after this season is also yet to be seen.
      Man Utd do hold an interest in West Ham captain Declan Rice which could help smooth any potential deals. More

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      Arsenal ‘open to Kieran Tierney transfer offers this summer’ in huge boost to Newcastle

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      ARSENAL are open to selling Kieran Tierney in the summer, handing Newcastle a huge boost, according to reports.The Toon are in the hunt for a new left-back and view the 25-year-old as a potential option.
      Arsenal could sell defender Kieran Tierney at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Tierney is supposedly growing frustrated at his lack of game time this term after losing his spot in the team to Oleksandr Zinchenko.
      He has played 26 times in all competitions but just four of those have been starts in the Premier League.
      The Scottish international is into his fourth season at the Gunners since arriving from Celtic for £25million.
      He has often struggled with injury issues since his switch and required knee surgery to fix his repeated problems.
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      Football Insider report that manager Mikel Arteta is planning to strengthen his squad and spend big when the transfer window re-opens.
      Therefore, a number of fringe players could be sold if good enough offers come in, with Tierney one they are willing to offload.
      Choosing to cash-in on him could increase funds to be spent on the likes of Brighton star Moises Caicedo or West Ham captain Declan Rice.
      Newcastle supposedly have an interest in Tierney as well as Fulham star Antonee Robinson, who is also on the radar of Manchester City.
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      Eddie Howe wants to provide Dan Burn with increased competition and talks over a new contract with him are rumoured to be underway.
      Tierney’s arrival could potentially spell the end for Matt Targett, who has played 12 times this campaign.
      It could be a busy transfer window ahead for Newcastle, especially if they secure European football, with the club also tracking Bristol City star Alex Scott and Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby. More

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      Gary Neville tells Harry Kane he must quit Tottenham NOW with Man Utd transfer his ‘only option’

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      GARY NEVILLE thinks that Harry Kane must leave Tottenham now, insisting the only transfer possible is to Manchester United. The pundit believes the striker should quit Spurs in the hunt to win trophies after failing to land any silverware so far in his career.
      Gary Neville has suggested now is the time for Harry Kane to leave TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane’s only remaining chance of winning something this season is the Champions LeagueCredit: Reuters
      Spurs were knocked out of the FA Cup by Sheffield United earlier this week, leaving the Champions League as Kane’s only chance to secure a trophy this season.
      Neville believes he is the missing piece for his former club and he should move to Old Trafford in the summer.
      He told Sky Sports: “Harry Kane is going to want to win trophies, I think.
      “It’s whether he sees it as being a case whereby he commits to Tottenham for his last five years and he does what some players have done.
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      “Matt Le Tissier did it at Southampton. Other players have done it in the past who have played for England, where they’ve committed to a club because they love the club and they look after them.
      “But if Harry is going to leave, I think now is the moment.
      “He is a wonderful player, he’s a great professional, and I think if Harry Kane could leave now, and you could get him an exit out of there to a club in Manchester probably, United or City, I think he would take that opportunity.
      “It’s more than likely not going to be City because of their [Erling] Haaland expenditure and what they’ve done with him, but Manchester United are desperate for a centre-forward.
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      “Tottenham fans will be furious with me, they’ll say it’s me coming on television trying to get their player to Manchester United. It’s not.
      “It just looks to me at this moment in time the most likely move.
      “Chelsea, I can’t see him going there. He’s quite loyal to Tottenham and there’s a big rivalry with Chelsea, so I don’t see that happening, even though they do need a centre-forward. 
      “He’s not going to go to Arsenal because of the rivalry, so Manchester United is the only option in England for Harry Kane this summer.”
      Spurs’ record goalscorer sees his contract expire at the club in the summer of 2024.
      Kane has been linked with switches to Bayern Munich and Man Utd.
      Neville previously stated he thinks adding him to Erik ten Hag’s current squad will lead to them winning the Premier League title next year.
      The ex-right-back also talked up the possibility of the Red Devils signing Declan Rice from West Ham. More

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      Donny van de Beek must QUIT Man Utd and go back to Holland to save his career, claims ex-Red Devils star

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      DONNY VAN DE BEEK has been urged to quit Manchester United this summer.But the midfield flop should go back to Holland if he wants to save his career, says a former United star.
      Donny van de Beek has been told to quit Man Utd and return to HollandCredit: Getty
      Van de Beek, 25, was rated as one of Europe’s top attacking midfielders when he swapped Ajax for United in 2020.
      The Red Devils paid £40million for a player who netted 40 goals in his final three seasons with the Dutch giants.
      But Van de Beek’s Old Trafford career has not gone to plan after a series of unfortunate injuries.
      He has managed just two goals in 60 appearances, most of which have come from the bench.
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      And Van de Beek also endured a poor loan spell at Everton last season where he played just seven times.
      Despite having former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at the helm this term, he has still struggled to make an impression.
      And former United star Paul Parker reckons Van de Beek must leave Old Trafford this summer.
      He feels there will never be a chance for the playmaker to cement his spot in the first team.
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      But there are few takers for Van de Beek due to his £120,000-a-week wages.
      And Parker believes his flagging career would be best served by returning to Holland with Ajax or another of the country’s top sides.
      Parker told SoccerNews: “Even though it’s his old manager that sold him to Man United, I think Ten Hag knows it’s not going to work out for him.
      “I think he was used the wrong way under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and he arrived at a bad time due to Covid.
      “He might need to go back to Holland and revitalise his career. I don’t see him fitting into a Man United midfield now.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘refusing to splash out £130m for Jude Bellingham transfer’.. but TWO Premier League clubs willing to pay up

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      REAL MADRID want to sign Jude Bellingham but are unwilling to stump up £130million to land the midfielder, according to reports.Bellingham is one of the most in demand players in Europe and he could be allowed to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer.
      Real Madrid are unwilling to spend £130million on Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      His contract expires in 2025 so Dortmund could look to maximise their profits by selling when the transfer window re-opens.
      The German side are believed to want around £130m for the England international.
      But according to Spanish newspaper ABC Real Madrid do not want to pay that much.
      That could seriously hinder their chances of landing the midfielder with several other clubs interested.
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      According to the report two unnamed Premier League clubs would be willing to match Dortmund’s valuation.
      Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with moves for Bellingham.

      Liverpool are also interested but that trio have the most financial power in the Prem.
      Despite that the Reds are said to be favourites to land the 19-year-old with Jurgen Klopp pushing to sign the superstar.
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      United are set to rival any bids for Bellingham however and their chances of landing the midfielder could be boosted if a takeover is completed soon.
      Chelsea could also focus all of their efforts on Bellingham if they miss out on Declan Rice, who could join Arsenal. More

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      Steve Cooper ‘in line to leave Nottingham Forest with at least TWO Premier League clubs set to fight for him’

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST are bracing for a fight to hold onto manager Steve Cooper in the summer, reports suggest.Cooper has earned a lot of recognition for his tremendous work at Forest as he led them back to the Premier League and steered them away from the top flight’s relegation zone.
      Nottingham Forest are facing a battle to keep manager Steve CooperCredit: Rex
      Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper is targeted by at least two Premier League clubsCredit: Rex
      According to The Mail, the 43-year-old is being targeted by at least two other Premier League clubs ahead of next season.
      The likes of Tottenham, Chelsea, West Ham, Southampton and Leeds are facing uncertainty regarding their respective manager.
      Antonio Conte’s Spurs contract is up in June while Graham Potter and David Moyes have come under fire at Stamford Bridge and London Stadium respectively.
      Ruben Selles and Javi Gracia’s positions at Southampton and Leeds respectively could also be affected if they get relegated.
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      Brighton might also need a new head coach as interest is growing for Roberto De Zerbi.
      But Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is a big fan of Cooper and is not keen on letting him go as he sees him as an important factor that will help the club grow.
      That is why Marinakis stood by the Welshman after a rough start in the campaign.
      In fact, the Greek owner offered him a new three-year deal even though the bookies considered him a favourite for the sack back in October.
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      Cooper took over from Chris Hughton in 2021 and led Forest from relegation candidates to Championship play-off winners last season in a superb turnaround.
      Nottingham are now 13th in the Premier League table with four points separating them from the drop zone.
      Cooper’s side has amassed a total of six wins and 11 losses in 24 Prem matches. More