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      West Ham keen on Viktor Gyokeres transfer as Moyes looks to £20m Coventry striker to put pressure on Scamacca

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      WEST HAM boss David Moyes looks set to move for Coventry’s Viktor Gyokeres after making a personal check on the striker.Moyes has watched the Swede intently as he knows he may need a new forward or two in the summer window — and even made a solo mission to see him last week.
      West Ham are keeping tabs on Coventry star Viktor GyokeresCredit: Rex
      Gyokeres is having his best season so far with 18 goals for the Sky Blues in the Championship.
      He also had a runout off the bench against Belgium in Friday night’s  3-0 Euro qualifier defeat.
      Gyokeres is close to becoming a starter for his country and a move to a higher level would speed up that process.
      The hard-working  24-year-old spent four seasons at Brighton without making a Premier League appearance and joined Coventry in the summer of 2021 following half-a-season on loan.
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      Gyokeres has several clubs on his trail and Moyes has never been scared to dip into the second tier for a player.
      Michail Antonio may leave in the next window with Everton joining the chase for him — as we revealed last week.
      And West Ham’s Italian striker Gianluca Scamacca is yet to settle, so Moyes looks likely to bring in  a couple of new faces for his frontline.
      Coventry would want around £20million to let go of Gyokeres in the summer.
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      Manager Mark Robins may yet pull off promotion via the play-offs but, if not, the centre-forward seems certain to move on.
      Burnley will also have another go at Gyokeres after failing in the last two windows.
      Boss Vincent Kompany is a huge fan and can soon offer him Prem football, it seems. More

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      Man City ready to make Haaland Prem’s top earner with £500k-a-week salary, to stave off Real Madrid transfer interest

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      MANCHESTER CITY are ready to make Erling Haaland the Premier League’s top earner — and kill off talk of a Real Madrid raid.Etihad bosses will sit down with the 42-goal striker at the end of the season to discuss a new £500,000-a-week deal.
      Man City are ready to give Haaland a mega new deal to ward off interest from Real MadridCredit: PA
      Haaland is in the first year of a contract that runs until 2027 and City plan to extend that by 12 months.
      They are keen to reward him for a sensational first year in England — and KO Real’s hopes of taking the Norwegian, 22, to LaLiga in the near future.
      Haaland currently earns a weekly wage of £375k — the  Prem’s joint-highest with team-mate Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea — with various additional clauses.
      Yet his agent Rafaela Pimenta has fuelled rumours of a switch to Madrid at some stage, claiming Real is the “dream” move for players.
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      And the Spanish giants are said to have an ‘Operation Haaland’ plan.
      Sources close to Haaland insist he is entirely happy in Manchester but City are keen to send a firm ‘hands off’ message.
      And they believe a new deal, running to the end of the 2028 season and recognising his incredible debut campaign, will do exactly that.
      City beat off Real in triggering his £51.4million release clause from Borussia Dortmund last summer — and his value has since quadrupled.
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      Haaland demanded a release clause in his  initial agreement but sources insist it no longer applies after City boss Pep Guardiola extended his own deal by another two seasons at the start of the year. 
      The striker is nearing a half-century of goals for City and struck his SIXTH hat-trick of the season in last week’s FA Cup win over Burnley.
      City also hope ending any speculation about his future will help convince Dortmund pal Jude Bellingham to join him in Manchester this summer.
      It is understood Haaland’s camp have given indications they are keen to hold talks and City are convinced he will follow  Julian Alvarez’s lead.
      The Argentine World Cup winner was handed a pay hike after adding another season to his deal, despite only joining in January 2022.
      Meanwhile, City will demand their money back if Kalvin Phillips leaves the Etihad.
      Former club Leeds, West Ham and Newcastle are all interested in the midfielder, who has had a nightmare time since his £42m move from Yorkshire last summer.
      The Hammers were KO’d with a January loan inquiry but Phillips  has still not started a Prem game after recovering from shoulder surgery. More

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      Raphael Varane reveals the two clubs he would leave Man Utd for as he hints where he’ll end career

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      MANCHESTER UNITED defender Raphael Varane has named the two clubs he would consider joining if he decided to leave Old Trafford in the near future.The 29-year-old, who retired from international duty last month to focus on club football, has played an integral role in Erik ten Hag’s United squad this season.
      Varane is enjoying a successful season with UnitedCredit: Alamy
      Following a slow start to the campaign, Varane has helped the Red Devils climb up to third in the Premier League table.
      He also played the full 90 minutes as United saw off Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final to end the club’s seven-year trophy drought
      However, the defender recently admitted that he has considered moving elsewhere before the end of his career.
      In an interview with GQ Magazine, he said: “I will finish my career either in Madrid, or in Manchester, or in Lens.
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      The defender hinted that he could move back to MadridCredit: Getty
      He also refused to rule out a return to LensCredit: Getty
      “I will not move to another club [other than those].
      “But Madrid seems complicated to me. Players don’t usually go back there.
      “The most likely outcome today is that I will finish [my club career] in either Manchester or Lens.”
      Varane joined Man Utd in a £42million transfer from Real Madrid in August 2018.
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      During his decade with Los Blancos he won four Champions League titles and three La Liga titles.
      But prior to his stint at the Santiago Bernabeu he enjoyed a spell with Ligue 1 side Lens, where he scored two goals in 24 appearances. More

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      ‘Zinchenko knows London is blue’ – Chelsea star Mudryk taunts Ukraine team-mate after rejecting Gunners

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      CHELSEA ace Mykhailo Mudryk trolled Ukraine team-mate and Arsenal star Oleksandr Zinchenko by telling him London is “blue”.Mudryk almost joined Zinchenko at the Emirates in January but the Blues hijacked the move and so the winger went to Stamford Bridge following a deal with Shakhtar Donetsk that could rise to £97million.
      Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk told Oleksandr Zinchenko that London is “blue”Credit: AP
      Oleksandr Zinchenko wanted Mykhailo Mudryk to join him at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The 22-year-old is now focused on the West Londoners and insists that when it comes to club football there is no love lost between him and his fellow Ukrainian.
      Mudryk told Sky Sports when asked what colour London is: “Blue.”
      However, the Ukraine international insists Zinchenko helped him adjust to his new life in London despite their clubs’ rivalry.
      The two of them continue to take friendly swipes at each other but remain on the same page.
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      Mudryk added: “He helped me a lot.
      “I like him so much. We often joke about Arsenal, Chelsea and what colour is London.
      “But I like this guy, he’s very funny, very kind guy. We spend some time with him and always in positive vibes.”
      Zinchenko insists there is no reason to look back at all the drama surrounding Mudryk’s recent transfer saga.
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      The full-back wanted the ex-Shakhtar star to join him at Arsenal but now admits he has to focus on Chelsea.
      Zinchenko said: “I told him: ‘It’s gone already, it doesn’t matter what you wanted, what the other guys wanted.
      “‘Now you’re a Chelsea player, you signed a long-term contract and you have only one option, only one way, direct and forward’.
      “Unfortunately he didn’t become an Arsenal player – as I wanted personally! – but it’s life.”
      The two stars are expected to be in action on Sunday when England host Ukraine at Wembley for their Euro 2024 qualifier. More

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      Man Utd set to rival Arsenal for transfer of striker dubbed ‘the next Haaland’ and they have huge advantage over Gunners

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to rival Arsenal in the race to sign striker Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.The Atalanta star has been dubbed as “the next Erling Haaland”.
      Rasmus Hojlund is wanted by a number of top clubsCredit: Getty
      He has been likened to Erling HaalandCredit: Alamy
      Man Utd supposedly have concrete interest in Hojlund and he would welcome a move to Old Trafford, giving them an advantage over potential other suitors.
      The player is a fan of the club and Sport Witness report that he said: “Now that you ask, I will not hide the fact that I am a huge Manchester United fan.
      “So personally, it would be one of the biggest things for me.”
      Hojlund is valued at over £30million by Atalanta, who signed him for half the price last summer from Austrian outfit Sturm Graz.
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      He scored a hat-trick for Denmark in their win over Finland on Thursday in his first international start.
      The three strikes added to the eight goals he has scored for the Serie A side this season.
      Man Utd are keen to add a new striker to their squad this summer and the 20-year-old is seen as more attainable than Tottenham’s Harry Kane or Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
      Hojlund also reportedly remains on the radar of Arsenal and Real Madrid.
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      He has been compared to Haaland not just because of their Scandinavian backgrounds, but also due to his physicality while also possessing a similar burst of pace and eye for goal as the Manchester City star.
      Pundit Mike Grella said he can be even better than the Norweigian, saying: “He can do more than Haaland. Haaland is more the type who duels with the centre-backs and just scores lots of goals.
      “Hojlund can dribble past an opponent. He can keep the ball better. Hojlund can better help the team on the edge (of the penalty area) or deeper in the pitch.” More

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      Thomas Tuchel wants to launch double transfer raid by signing TWO Chelsea stars as new Bayern Munich boss

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      NEW Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel wants to reunite with Chelsea aces Edouard Mendy and Mateo Kovacic, reports suggest.Tuchel took over at Bayern after his shock dismissal from the Blues in September and has replaced Julian Nagelsmann, who was also suddenly sacked.
      Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel wants to sign Chelsea aces Edouard Mendy and Mateo KovacicCredit: Alamy
      Chelsea ace Edouard Mendy has fallen out of favour under Graham PotterCredit: Getty
      Mateo Kovacic’s Chelsea deal runs out next year and could leaveCredit: Getty
      According to Calciomercato, the ex-Borussia Dortmund boss is already planning ahead for the summer transfer window and wants to start with two of his former Chelsea players.
      Mendy has fallen out of favour under the German head coach’s successor Graham Potter, who prefers Kepa Arrizabalaga between the sticks.
      The Senegal international has a contract with the West Londoners until 2025 but is among the lowest earners at Stamford Bridge.
      SunSport recently revealed that the 31-year-old turned down a six-year deal because he felt the club did not show him enough “respect” over wages.
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      Kovacic, on the other hand, has a deal that runs out next year and Potter will be looking to make some space on his inflated squad after a busy January market.
      The 47-year-old head coach is a big fan of the midfielder but his contract runs out soon and that casts doubt over his future.
      Chelsea are also facing the prospect of losing highly-rated assistant coach Anthony Barry.
      The new Bayern manager publicly expressed his desire to sign Barry and have him reunite with his other assistants Zsolt Low and Arno Michels.
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      Tuchel, though, is now focused on the task at hand as Bayern are in the Champions League quarter-finals and are chasing Bundesliga table-toppers Dortmund, who are just one point ahead.
      Reports suggest Nagelsmann was suddenly dismissed for various reasons, such as a lack of player development and “negative sporting development”.
      Club chiefs also felt like there was “too much theatre [and a] lack of results”, with some players even “complaining” about the German tactician. More

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      Chelsea in Rafael Leao transfer blow as PSG set to swoop for AC Milan star if Lionel Messi quits this summer

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have identified AC Milan star Rafael Leao as a potential replacement for Lionel Messi, according to reports.That poses as a significant blow for Chelsea, who have also been keeping tabs on the Portugal ace ahead of the summer transfer window.
      Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing AC Milan star and Chelsea target Rafael LeaoCredit: Getty
      Paris Saint-Germain rate Rafael Leao as a potential replacement for Lionel MessiCredit: EPA
      According to Calciomercato, PSG have a “serious” interest in the winger and are willing to match his £132million release clause.
      The winger’s deal with Milan runs out next year and technical director Paolo Maldini is hoping to finalise an extension soon.
      However, negotiations between the 23-year-old and the Rossoneri may drag until the end of the season.
      In the meantime, PSG executive Luis Campos is keeping tabs on Leao as he sees him as the ideal candidate to succeed Messi in Christophe Galtier’s frontline.
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      Leao, though, remains focused on the reigning Italian champions but is not “completely indifferent”.
      Chelsea are also monitoring the Portuguese star’s situation as they are looking to rebuild in the summer after a turbulent first season under new owner Todd Boehly.
      Messi’s contract runs out in June and he appears likely to leave amid a hapless two-year stint in Paris.
      The star forward was signed in 2021 after he rolled credits on his glittering 17-year stint at Barcelona to lead the Parisians to Champions League glory.
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      However, the Argentina captain has failed that mission with PSG crashing out in the last 16 in the last two years.
      The 35-year-old has been linked with a dramatic return to Barca despite the club’s financial woes.
      Messi’s former Argentina team-mate Sergio Aguero is confident he will go back and retire at the Nou Camp. More

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      Sergio Aguero gives major update on Lionel Messi’s future and reveals next transfer with star likely to quit PSG

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      LIONEL MESSI will return to Barcelona, according to Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero’s prediction.Messi is likely to quit Paris Saint-Germain with his contract running out in June, despite his deal having an option to extend by a further year.
      Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi is likely to leave in JuneCredit: EPA
      Sergio Aguero believes Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain for BarcelonaCredit: PA
      However, Aguero doesn’t expect his former Argentina team-mate to extend his hapless PSG stint and instead believes there is a “50 per cent chance” he is going back to the Nou Camp.
      The former striker insists the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner should retire at “home” with the Blaugrana.
      The 34-year-old, who was forced to retire two years ago as a Barcelona player due to a heart condition, has urged club president Joan Laporta to do everything he can to bring Messi back.
      Aguero told Kings League: “My feeling is that there is a 50 per cent chance that Leo Messi will return at Barca.
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      “I think that Leo should retire at Barca. Barcelona is his home, he has to finish his career here.
      “Laporta has to make an effort in bringing back Leo.”

      Messi’s future is currently uncertain even though he led Argentina to World Cup glory in the winter.
      Barcelona are keen to have their record goalscorer back but their mounting financial woes are a significant obstacle.
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      The 35-year-old amassed a staggering 672 goals and 303 assists in 778 appearances during his glittering 17-year stint in Catalonia.
      However, Messi left in 2021 when his contract expired as Barcelona could not agree new terms with the player, who agreed to take a pay cut, due to LaLiga’s salary cap rules.
      The Argentine legend then joined PSG where he has amassed a total of 29 goals and 32 assists in 66 appearances but has still struggled to establish the reigning French champions as an elite club. More