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      Roma ‘slash Tammy Abraham asking price in HALF as Premier League side take big step towards transfer for ex-Chelsea man’

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      ROMA have cut their asking price for Tammy Abraham in half, reports suggest.The Italians had previously been claimed to want £66million for his signature.
      Tammy Abraham has been linked with a return to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      But now, according to Calciomercato, an offer of more than £35m could be enough to secure his services.
      That is just under half of the earlier figure reported by Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport.
      And Calciomercato claim Abraham is top of Aston Villa’s list for attacking reinforcements.
      Abraham, 25, previously spent the 2018-19 season on loan from Chelsea at Villa Park.
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      He helped the club secure promotion to the Premier League, netting 26 goals in 40 appearances for the club.
      After scoring 27 goals in his debut campaign for Roma last season, Abraham has netted seven times so far this term.
      Manchester United and Arsenal have both been linked with a move for the striker, as have former club Chelsea.
      But another of Abraham’s former clubs in Villa are also thought to be keen on the attacker.
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      Unai Emery’s side were previously linked with Abraham back in November.
      And reports suggest Villa remain interested in his signature.
      Roma are also said to be open to letting Abraham leave this summer. More

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      Arsenal legends Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry ‘battling it out to be next USA manager’

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      ARSENAL icons Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira are reportedly in the frame to take over as manager of the USA national team.Henry, 45, and Vieira, 46, won two Premier League titles together under Arsene Wenger between 2002 and 2004.
      Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira won a host of trophies together at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      They also claimed a couple of FA Cups during one of the greatest periods in Arsenal’s history.
      Now they have turned to coaching, with Henry taking the top job at Monaco and Montreal Impact.
      He also spent two stints as Roberto Martinez’s No2 for the Belgium national team.
      Henry departed after the World Cup and has been out of work for the past three months.
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      Meanwhile, Vieira was sacked by Crystal Palace on Friday after a 12-game winless run.
      The Frenchman spent 18 months in charge at Selhurst Park but is now searching for work once more.
      Before his spell at Palace, Vieira coached Manchester City’s Elite Development Squad, New York City FC and Nice.
      According to Goal, both Arsenal legends are being linked with the USA job.
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      The Americans have been without a coach since Gregg Berhalter left after reaching the last-16 of the World Cup in Qatar.
      And USA legend Alexi Lalas has talked up the idea of Vieira getting the job.

      Speaking on Twitter, he said: “I think Patrick Vieira is worth a chat.
      “But I think it’s useless to talk about potential #USMNT coaching candidates until a men’s GM (who will pick the next coach) is hired.” More

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      Newcastle transfer blow with ‘PSG willing to splash staggering £159m to land Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli’

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      NEWCASTLE have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after reports of Paris Saint-Germain lining up a stunning £159MILLION offer.The 22-year-old sensational only joined the Serie A leaders last summer from Georgian side Dinamo Tbilisi for £8.6m.
      Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been a revelation at NapoliCredit: Getty
      But he is already being linked with a move to the Premier League and Newcastle are thought to be a potential destination.
      However, according to Corriere dello Sport, PSG are preparing to pay a remarkable £159m to acquire the forward.
      The Ligue 1 champions also have guaranteed Champions League football – something Newcastle are fighting for.
      Eddie Howe’s men sit two points adrift of fourth-place Tottenham with two games in hand.
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      Kvaratskhelia’s existing contract runs until 2027, but he is earning just £26,000-a-week.
      A remarkable first season has seen him rack up 13 goals and 15 assists in 29 appearances.
      And while an improved deal could be on the cards, Kvaratskhelia, nicknamed “Kvaradona”, wants a release clause put into his contract.
      Napoli are reluctant to oblige as they value their man at around £140m – a figure they could obtain if PSG stump up the cash.
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      Napoli are closing in on their first league title in 33 years.
      Luciano Spaletti’s side sit a huge 18 points clear at the top of Serie A.
      They are also in with a chance of winning the Champions League as they prepare to take on AC Milan in the quarter-finals.
      But they do face losing their two biggest stars in the summer, with Kvaratskhelia and striker Victor Osimhen both linked with moves away. More

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      Edouard Mendy ‘told he can leave Chelsea in summer transfer purge as Graham Potter plots major squad overhaul’

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      CHELSEA have reportedly told Edouard Mendy that he can leave this summer as boss Graham Potter plots a squad overhaul.The West London club need to cut costs after their heavy outlay on new additions.
      Edouard Mendy has reportedly been told that he can leave ChelseaCredit: Rex
      The Blues have switched No1s this season under Potter, with Kepa Arrizabalaga reclaiming first choice status over Mendy.
      Mendy, 30, snubbed a new six-year contract over the salary offered – which did not rival Kepa’s.
      The Senegal international has returned to full training this week after a lengthy time on the sidelines following surgery on his finger in January.
      But his future at Stamford Bridge remains up in the air as he prepares for crunch talks with the club
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      Now the Daily Mirror claims that the stopper, who has 18 months left on his deal, has been told he can go.
      Mendy, who has kept 49 clean sheets in 104 games for the Blues, arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2020 and helped them to Champions League and Club World Cup success before falling out of favour. 
      Meanwhile, we reported earlier that Chelsea are allegedly “prepared to out-bid their rivals” to sign Leeds United’s Illan Meslier as a replacement.
      The 23-year-old goalkeeper joined Leeds on a season-long loan from Lorient in 2019 – a move which became permanent the following year for around £5m.
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      The Elland Road side want to keep the Frenchman if they beat the drop but have placed an asking price of over £30m on his head amid mounting interest.
      We have previously reported how Manchester United have been monitoring Meslier’s situation.
      Newcastle are also believed to be keen on him while Chelsea were linked with a move for him in January and now seem set to try for him again. More

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      Mohamed Salah’s agent speaks out on reports Liverpool star wants transfer exit amid PSG links

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      MOHAMED SALAH’S agent has spoken out on sensational reports that the Liverpool star wants to leave.The Reds were this week dumped out of the Champions League with a 6-2 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid.
      A report in France had claimed that Mo Salah was considering his Liverpool futureCredit: PA
      They are also out of the FA Cup, which they won last season, and failed to retain the League Cup.
      And now they face a fight for a top four finish with their dismal campaign leaving them seven points behind fourth-placed Tottenham.
      Boss Jurgen Klopp is set for a major rebuild of his ageing squad this summer and, despite becoming Liverpool’s highest-ever paid player when recently penning a new long-term deal, rumours have mounted that Salah could be set to depart.
      With Liverpool set for a transitional summer, there have been plenty of rumours suggesting Salah could be offloaded. Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have both been touted as potential suitors.
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      French publication Foot Mercato claims that the Egyptian forward, 30, is “increasingly considering” a move away.
      Both Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona have been linked while this sensational report says that an unnamed Spanish club is his preferred move.
      However, after the story was shared by worried Liverpool fans on Twitter, Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas Issa quickly moved to squash the speculation.
      He tweeted: “Where did you get this from if not even Mohamed and I discussed this? Please tell us.”
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      Salah, who still has two years to run on his Anfield contract, recently had his stolen Africa Cup of Nations medal recovered by police after his villa was burgled in Cairo.
      Two men have been arrested on suspicion of ransacking the footballer’s luxury Egyptian villa on March 2.
      Salah’s silver Africa Cup of Nations medal has been recovered alongside a multitude of other items stolen.
      The luxury home is worth £350,000 per week, according to Egyptian daily newspaper Al-Ahram.
      One of the alleged thieves worked as a security guard in Salah’s residential complex, according to the Egyptian Interior Ministry. More

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      Chelsea ‘prepared to outbid’ transfer rivals to sign £30m-rated Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier

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      CHELSEA are allegedly “prepared to out-bid their rivals” to sign Leeds United’s Illan Meslier.The 23-year-old goalkeeper joined Leeds on a season-long loan from Lorient in 2019 – a move which became permanent the following year for around £5m.
      Chelsea are preparing a move for Leeds United goalkeeper Illan MeslierCredit: Rex
      He played just 11 times in their promotion-winning season from the Championship.
      However, since then he has gone on to become their established No1 and hardly missed a game.
      In fact, he has played every single minute for Leeds this term, including yesterday’s 4-2 win at Wolves.
      The Elland Road side want to keep the Frenchman if they beat the drop but have placed an asking price of over £30m on his head amid mounting interest.
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      We have previously reported how Manchester United have been monitoring Meslier’s situation.
      Newcastle are also believed to be keen on him while Chelsea were linked with a move for him in January.
      Now Football Insider are claiming that they are “prepared to out-bid their rivals” to get Meslier this summer.
      The Blues have switched No1s this season, with Kepa Arrizabalaga reclaiming first choice status over Edouard Mendy.
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      Mendy, 30, snubbed a new six-year contract over the salary offered – which did not rival Kepa’s.
      The Senegal international has returned to full training this week after a lengthy time on the sidelines following surgery on his finger in January.
      But his future at Stamford Bridge remains up in the air as he prepares for crunch talks with the club More

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      Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag provides Anthony Martial transfer update with striker still on sidelines injured

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      ERIK TEN HAG has issued an update on the future of Anthony Martial.The forward, 27, has suffered a number of injury issues this season and has just returned from his latest setback.
      Erik ten Hag has offered a transfer update on Anthony MartialCredit: AFP
      French international Martial has been training for over a week but still will not be risked in the squad for today’s FA Cup quarter-final with Fulham.
      The ex-Monaco ace was last in action when he was taken off at half time in the Manchester Derby win over City in January.
      And he has missed a whopping 30 games already this season due to hip, back, Achilles and hamstring injuries.
      Martial last completed a full match for United 18 months ago but he has still managed to score six and produce two assists in his limited outings this term.
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      His contract expires at the end of next season – but his manager has insisted that the ace is NOT playing for his future yet.
      Ten Hag said: “I don’t think it is the right moment to be the case.
      “I believe in him, every time he is available he really contributes to the team performance, the level of the team is upgrading when he is available.
      “We are working with him to get fit and be available.”
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      He added: “Every person is different – you have to treat everyone differently.
      “This process you have to be careful. I do everything with a strategy behind it to get him available.” More

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      Barcelona offer Sergio Busquets new deal aged 34 as midfield legend mulls over FIVE free transfer offers

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      BARCELONA have offered veteran Sergio Busquets a new deal amid a host of clubs being interested in his signature, according to reports. Busquets, 34, is set to leave Barcelona when his current contract expires at the end of the season.
      Sergio Busquets has been offered a new contract by BarcelonaCredit: AP
      However, the Blaugrana have offered him a year-long extension according to Mundo Deportivo.
      Although this would see his current wage significantly reduced.
      The outlet also reports as many as FIVE clubs are interested in signing the midfielder at the end of his current deal.
      Inter Miami’s interest is well known, with manager Phil Neville openly declaring the Major League Soccer Franchise’s intention to try and sign Busquets and other major stars such as Lionel Messi.
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      Another North American team, Toronto FC, are another team interested in Busquets, according to Mundo Deportivo.
      The report adds interest from three teams in Saudi Arabia who also want to sign Busquets for free.
      These being Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, Al-Shabab and title rivals Al-Halil.
      The three teams are second, third and fourth respectively in the Saudi Pro League.
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      Busquets is a product of Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy, having made his breakthrough to the first team in 2008.
      He has gone on to make well over 700 appearances, winning a plethora of trophies, including three Champions League and eight La Liga titles. More