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      Man Utd in three-way Aleksandar Mitrovic transfer battle with Premier League rivals after missing out on Liam Delap

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a shock swoop for Aleksandar Mitrovic after missing out on Liam Delap, according to reports.The Red Devils endured an horrific season in 2024-25, managing just 44 Premier League goals as they finished a barely-believable 15th.Aleksandar Mitrovic is wanted by Man Utd this summer, according to shock reportsCredit: ReutersMitrovic has Premier League experience from his time at Fulham as well as NewcastleCredit: AlamyRasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee are both rumoured to be on the chopping block after dismal campaigns.Ipswich’s breakout star Delap, 22, was the club’s No1 striker target, but the former Manchester City academy star is set to join Chelsea instead.And while United aren’t in a position to sign anyone without first selling, Old Trafford chiefs are contemplating a swoop for ex-Fulham striker Mitrovic, according to talkSPORT.The 30 year old has scored 68 goals in 79 games since quitting the Prem to join Al-Hilal in a £50million move two years ago.READ MORE SPORT STORIESHe has Premier League experience from his time at both Fulham and Newcastle.Mitrovic famously scored 43 times in just 44 games in the Cottagers’ promotion campaign in 2021-22, his best return in six Prem seasons across both clubs is just 14 goals.Yet that total is nearly DOUBLE United’s top scorer from last season, with Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo both scoring just eight apiece.Strikers Hojlund and Zirkzee managed just seven goals combined.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMitrovic would likely prove to be an upgrade, and a budget one at around £40m.He’s even believed to be willing to take a pay cut on his £400,000-a-week Saudi wages.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionAfter missing out on Delap, in-demand Viktor Gyokeres is said to be the club’s ‘dream target’.However, he’s more likely to end up at Arsenal – especially after United failed to qualify for any European competition for next season.Al-Hilal are looking to bring in new faces, with Victor Osimhen and even Cristiano Ronaldo targeted, according to the report.Bruno Fernandes is also a huge-name target, with the United captain spotted with Al-Hilal’s “secret agent” ahead of a potential move.However, the Saudi giants would first need to sell – and Mitrovic could be moved on.One of Mitrovic’s most famous moments in England came AGAINST Man Utd – when he shoved referee Chris Kavanagh, receiving an eight-match ban for his troubles.West Ham and Everton are both said to be keeping tabs on Mitrovic.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Chelsea begin huge transfer firesale with FOURTEEN players up for sale including Madueke, Nkunku and forgotten £45m flop

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      CHELSEA are preparing for a huge summer of sales with up to FOURTEEN players facing the axe. The Blues finished in the top four – to qualify for the Champions League – while topping off the campaign by lifting the Conference League trophy. Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix look set to leave Chelsea for goodCredit: GettyDespite the ultimately successful campaign, Enzo Maresca is braced to start next season with a new-look squad of fresh faces.Liam Delap is set to sign for £30million from Ipswich while wingers Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho are linked with a move to West London. But according to The Guardian, Chelsea are also looking to offload a hoard of unwanted stars in their squad.With a winger likely to arrive this summer, Noni Madueke – who scored 11 last season – is said to be on the market.READ MORE ON CHELSEAChristopher Nkunku and Joao Felix – who spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan – are other attackers up for sale.Nkunku arrived from RB Leipzig in 2023 for £52.7million in 2023 and scored 14 goals last season – but only three in the league. He had underwhelming stints up front while also failing to find form out wide or in an attacking midfield role. Bayern Munich inquired about the Frenchman in January while Manchester United have also been linked in the past. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFelix first joined Chelsea in 2023 on loan before later joining Barcelona only to move back to the Blues in a permanent £45m deal. But by February, he had fallen out of favour with Maresca and joined AC Milan on loan managing just three goals in 21 games. Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunionA move back to Benfica – where Felix first made his name – or Flamengo in Brazil are potential options for the forward. Goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic could also be sold if the right bid comes in.Petrovic signed in 2023 but spent last season on loan at Strasbourg while Sanchez has spent two seasons at Chelsea after joining from Brighton for £30m. Maresca has continued to back Sanchez despite shaky form – but recent reports say the Spaniard’s future is up in the air. Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi are all due back from their respective loans but remain out of favour in defence.Meanwhile Wesley Fofana – signed for £70m from Leicester in 2022 – is also said to be at risk amid his injury struggles. Trevoh Chalobah was loaned out to Crystal Palace last summer after Chelsea failed to move him on permanently. Chalobah was later recalled in January and despite finishing the season in fine form, he could still be at risk of leaving.Noni Madueke and Trevoh Chalobah, pictured with Jadon Sancho, could be sold by ChelseaCredit: GettyGoalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic could also be soldCredit: GettyKiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu are midfielders with uncertain futures.Dewsbury-Hall arrived from Leicester for £30m last summer but has been reduced to mainly cup action in his debut season at Stamford Bridge.Chukwuemeka ended the campaign on loan at Borussia Dortmund while Ugochukwu is due to return after Southampton’s relegation. Read More on The SunAnd Raheem Sterling – who has two years left on his £325,000-a-week contract – has no future at Chelsea after a disappointing Arsenal loan spell.Sterling was frozen out by Maresca at the start of the season and scored just once for the Gunners – in the League Cup. Renato Veiga and Ben Chilwell look set to be soldCredit: GettyAxel Disasi was loaned out to Aston VillaCredit: RexWesley Fofana has struggled with injury issuesCredit: GettyKiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s Chelsea future is at riskCredit: RexCarney Chukwuemeka was loaned out to Borussia DortmundCredit: Shutterstock EditorialLesley Ugochukwu and Raheem Sterling both ended their seasons on loanCredit: PA More

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      Ten Hag ‘interested in TWO Liverpool stars’ and could ask for one to be included in British record Wirtz transfer deal

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      LIVERPOOL’S blockbuster pursuit of Florian Wirtz continues to move at a pace – and could see two Reds stars heading to Germany.The Reds are on the verge of shattering the £115million British transfer record that Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo for the Bayer Leverkusen star.Florian Wirtz has stated his intention to join LiverpoolErik ten Hag has had a busy start to his Leverkusen tenureCredit: GettyJarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott are the two players targeted in a potential swap dealLeverkusen, who last week appointed Erik ten Hag to succeed Xabi Alonso, want £126million for the versatile attacker but it is believed that a compromise can be reached.Negotiations with Leverkusen have seen a bid of £109million tabled but the German giants are looking at adding a few players in for a swap deal. Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott could be suggested as makeweights, according to Mail Sport.Although both players are highly regarded at Liverpool, they struggled for game time this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLElliott only started two league games and Quansah only made four Premier League starts.Both players are expected to attract a lot of interest this summer.Elliott is similar to Wirtz and can operate across the frontline, while Quansah could replace Jonathan Tah, who joined Bayern Munich on a free.Wirtz, 22, has expressed his desire to move to Anfield and Reds sporting director Richard Hughes has offered a deal that includes readily attainable performance-related add-ons.Most read in FootballUnder Fenway Sports Group, Liverpool have never gone above the £100million mark.Darwin Nunez’s £85million move from Benfica in 2022 represents their most expensive buy.Frimpong jets into UK with Leverkusen star to complete £30m Liverpool moveLiverpool are also looking to beef up their full-back department with the arrival of Wirtz’s teammate Jeremie Frimpong. Bouremouth left-back Milos Kerkez has also been heavily linked in recent weeks.Ten Hag meanwhile is close to completing his first signing with a raid on another former Prem rival. More

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      Chelsea ‘want to wrap up deal for Borussia Dortmund’s Jamie Gittens before Club World Cup’ with Sancho future in doubt

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      CHELSEA are in talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie Gittens and want a deal done before the Club World Cup, transfer reports say. The Blues are in the market for forwards and are set to welcome striker Liam Delap after agreeing a £30million move with Ipswich. Chelsea are in talks with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie GittensCredit: AlamyBut a winger is also on their wishlist with Dortmund’s Gittens a top priority and both clubs are now in negotiations, according to the Telegraph. Chelsea inquired about the wideman in January and Dortmund have been braced for summer bids worth £50million – matching his release clause. It comes amid uncertainty around Jadon Sancho’s future after his loan from Manchester United nears an end. Chelsea have an obligation to buy him for £25m or pay a £5m penalty to get out of the deal. READ MORE ON CHELSEASancho finished the season with five goals in 42 games – including the third in the Blues’ Conference League final win over Real Betis.But his wages – believed to be around £350,000-a-week – are a stumbling block for any suitor.Gittens – who spent time at Chelsea’s academy – ended the last campaign with 12 goals in 48 games.He had spells with Reading and City’s academy before moving to Germany and progressing into Dortmund’s first-team. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSGittens joins the likes of Sancho and Jude Bellingham to have made their name in the Bundesliga. He helped Dortmund get to the Champions League final in 2024 – losing to Bellingham’s Real Madrid. Chelsea finally discover Club World Cup opponents as former star, 38, assists dramatic winner to set up reunionEarlier this season Gittens became the youngest English player to score in the Champion League – aged 20 and 75 days – when he netted against Real Madrid.Gittens has played for England at youth level – not yet making a senior appearance – but will not play in this summer’s Under-21 Euros. That is because he is set to travel with Dortmund for the Club World Cup in America – joining Chelsea in the expanded 32-team tournament. But the Blues are said to want the winger signed by the time they set off for the States. Chelsea are also linked with United’s Alejandro Garnacho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer. The West Londoners held talks for the Argentine last January and have also been tracking Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams. Chelsea are also looking to clear out players this summer with Noni Madueke – who scored 11 last season – believed to be on the market.Christopher Nkunku and Joao Felix – who spent the second half of last season on loan at AC Milan – are other attackers up for sale.Goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic could also be sold if the right bid comes in. Renato Veiga, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi are all due back from their respective loans but remain out of favour in defence.Read More on The SunKiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Carney Chukwuemeka and Lesley Ugochukwu are midfielders with uncertain futures. And Raheem Sterling, who has two years left on his £325,000-a-week contract – has no future at Chelsea after a disappointing Arsenal loan spell. More

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      Bruno Fernandes sent message by former Premier League star over Al-Hilal transfer as Man Utd star remains in talks

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      AN ex-Premier League star has encouraged Bruno Fernandes to join him at Al-Hilal.The Manchester United captain’s agent Miguel Pinho held talks over a mega-money move to the Saudi Arabian club last week.Bruno Fernandes remains in talks with Al-HilalCredit: Shutterstock EditorialRuben Neves wants the Man Utd captain to join him in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyAl-Hilal reckon they can get the Red Devils to sell for £100million and offer the player a three-year tax-free deal worth £200m.The amount could still increase with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming the club will do “whatever it takes” to get their “top target”.Talks with both Al-Hilal and Man Utd are set to continue this week.Fernandes is reportedly “seriously considering” leaving Old Trafford.READ MORE ON MAN UTDA move to the Riyadh-based side would see him become team-mates with ex-Premier League aces Ruben Neves, Joao Cancelo, Aleksandar Mitrovic and Kalidou Koulibaly.And Portuguese compatriot Neves is keen for Fernandes to join him.Asked about conversations with him, the former Wolves captain told O Jogo: “I recommend any player who is in the national team. “We have a lot of talent. We are lucky in that aspect. A small country, but with excellent players, just yesterday four won the Champions League. That makes any child dream. Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”I would like to have any player from the national team in my team.”Neves left Wolves in 2023 for £47m and he reportedly pockets £15.6m-a-year in Saudi.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionHis comments come after Fernandes was spotted having dinner with Cancelo.It is likely a reunion at Al-Hilal was on the menu as fans think the old Manchester City star was “playing agent”.Asked if Man Utd’s post-season friendly against Hong Kong last Friday was Fernandes’ farewell game, Ruben Amorim replied: “I don’t know for sure, nobody knows, but I don’t think so.“He is seeing us taking some actions to change all the things and I think that is all that he wants to stay.“He’s saying ‘no’ to a lot of things, but it shows that he wants to win.”He’s really young, he’s really good. He needs to be in the best league in the world.”Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford More

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      Chelsea on verge of £30m Liam Delap transfer after agreeing personal terms with Ipswich striker on six-year contract

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      CHELSEA are poised to confirm the capture of Liam Delap on a six-year deal. The 22-year-old striker has been a top summer target for the Blues after a breakthrough season for Ipswich.Liam Delap is set to sign a six-year contract with ChelseaCredit: GettyThe 22-year-old was a breakout star for Ipswich last seasonCredit: ReutersDelap is due for a medical in West London on MondayCredit: GettyDelap netted 12 goals in 37 Premier League matches as the Tractor Boys headed back to the second tier.The former Manchester City ace had a £30million relegation release clause written into his contract.Chelsea have now agreed personal terms with Delap, according to The Athletic. The England under-21 striker will sign at Stamford Bridge until 2031.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe selected a move to Chelsea ahead of Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton. Delap is set to undergo a medical at Chelsea’s Cobham base later today. The son of Stoke City cult hero Rory Delap, Liam came through the youth setup at Derby County.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe joined City in 2019 but was sent out on loan to Stoke, Preston North End and Hull City.Most read in FootballAfter just six appearances under Pep Guardiola, Delap headed to Portman Road last summer in a £15m deal.Liam Delap talks about joining Ipswich Town His powerful running and lethal finishing in the top flight won him a host of admirers.But Chelsea have moved fastest as they look for an alternative to the inconsistent Nicolas Jackson.Boss Enzo Maresca knows the striker from his time at City’s academy.The Blues are eager for Delap to feature in the upcoming Club World Cup, which begins on June 14.Delap is however eager to play under Lee Carsley in the upcoming Under-21 Euros in Slovakia. More

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      Man Utd transfer target LEFT OUT of Man City’s Club World Cup squad as Red Devils ‘eye controversial deal from rivals’

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      JAMES McATEE has reportedly been left out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad amid links with rivals Manchester United.Shock reports claim McAtee, 22, has emerged as a target for the Red Devils this summer.James McAtee has been left out of Man City’s Club World Cup squad amid links with Man UtdCredit: ReutersThe playmaker has been at City since 2013, rising up through the academy before taking in a double loan spell at Sheffield United.This season saw McAtee emerge as a rotation player under Guardiola, with the ace netting seven goals in 27 outings.However, City have numerous attacking options both in midfield and out wide.Guardiola is also said to be plotting swoops for the likes of Lyon’s Rayan Cherki and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd that could see McAtee become available for a transfer away from the Etihad, with United thought to be circling.Now, speculation regarding his City future has heated up after McAtee was left out of the squad for the Club World Cup.The tournament runs simultaneously alongside the U21s Euros in Slovakia.Having initially not been included, McAtee has now been added to England’s pre-tournament training squad.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd the Mail claims it means he is unlikely to feature for City ever again, with Guardiola seemingly happy to not have him on board for the lucrative club tournament in America.To compound things, teammate Rico Lewis was also eligible for U21s selection.Bruno Fernandes enjoys dinner with Al-Hilal ‘secret agent’ Joao Cancelo as he faces Man Utd exit decisionBut unlike McAtee, he has not been called up by England as City want him to travel to the Club World Cup instead.Another factor at play is that McAtee’s contract expires in 2026, with City needing to either hand him a new deal or cash in before he becomes a free agent.Guardiola previously indicated he wanted McAtee to stay, but admitted the youngster could struggle for minutes if he remains at City.Guardiola in April: “For the age, I’d like him to stay. But I understand players want more minutes.“He can play different positions but I don’t know how the squad will be and we will see.” More

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      Brentford AGREE transfer for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher with fans shocked by fee

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      BRENTFORD have agreed a £12.5million deal to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.After several successful seasons backing up Alisson, the Irishman is set for a crack as a Premier League No1.Caoimhin Kelleher is set to leave Liverpool this summerCredit: RexKelleher, 26, has made 67 senior appearances for the Reds.Under Jurgen Klopp and then Arne Slot, the Cork-born ace has helped Liverpool to a Premier League title, an FA Cup, two League Cups and the Uefa Super Cup.According to Sky Sports, Brentford have had a £12.5m bid accepted for Kelleher.Thomas Frank’s side are seeking a replacement for outgoing stopper Mark Flekken.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Dutchman, 31, is on the verge of becoming Erik ten Hag’s first signing as Bayer Leverkusen boss.Flekken has agreed to join Leverkusen in an £11m deal, although the transfer has not yet been finalised with Brentford wanting to find a replacement first.With Kelleher on the brink of signing, the Bees will likely complete their Flekken sale in the coming days.Several fans have been left stunned by the bargain fee for Kelleher.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKMark Flekken is set to leave Brentford for the BundesligaCredit: Shutterstock EditorialOne wrote on X: “How much? Bros a 50m keeper going for 12.5m.”While a second claimed: “lol bargain. Trent cost Madrid 2.5m less for a month.”John O’Shea says teams all over Europe will try to sign Caoimhin Kelleher from LiverpoolA third commented: “12.5? 30 million GK there and they let him for 12.5. Wow.”And a fourth added: “That is an absolute steal.” More