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      Newcastle transfer blow as Sheffield Utd ace Sander Berge wants to get Blades promoted and stay until end of NEXT season

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      SANDER BERGE will see out his deal with Sheffield United and become a free agent at the end of NEXT season.The Norway ace, 24, was linked with several Premier League clubs last week but now hopes to take the Blades up and become a highly desired target.
      Sander Berge will see out his Sheffield United contractCredit: Getty
      Sheffield United are flying high in the Championship this season and are on course for an automatic promotion finish.
      The Blades are seven points behind league leaders Burnley but ten ahead of third-place Middlesbrough.
      Paul Heckingbottom’s men avoided defeat in their last outing against Rotherham.
      The two sides played out a goalless draw at the New York Stadium.
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      Newcastle and Fulham were two teams plotting a mid-season transfer for Berge last month.
      A fee of around £20million was touted for the midfielder.
      But with promotion on the cards, in a blow to Newcastle and Co, Berge is likely to see out his contract which runs until the summer of 2024, SunSport understands.
      That will likely give the player a season in the top flight to wow potential suitors.
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      Ahead of Rotherham, manager Heckingbottom expressed his delight that Berge stayed put.
      He said: “There was interest and bids and I know they (Berge and Ndiaye) could have been sold, but they weren’t.
      “I said all along at Wrexham that Sander wasn’t there because there was speculation.
      ‘I was still hopeful he wouldn’t go. I didn’t want him to go and Sander is comfortable.
      “Sander is delighted he is still here. I am pleased and grateful we have kept the players.” More

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      Arsenal ‘lead race’ for Brighton sensation Kaoru Mitoma but will have to fork out £35MILLION in summer

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      ARSENAL are leading the race to sign Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma, according to reports. The Seagulls could demand £35million for the Japanese winger in the summer.
      Kaoru Mitoma is being monitored by ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The 25-year-old has taken a unique route to becoming a Premier League ace, delaying signing a professional contract at homeland club Kawasaki Frontale aged 19.
      He instead went to university and wrote a thesis on dribbling.
      In 2021, he was signed by Brighton for a reported fee of just £2.7million.
      Last season, Mitomawent on loan to Belgian side Union Saint Gilloise.
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      Now back in England, he has been in incredible form this term, netting seven goals and registering two assists in 20 games.
      His impressive performances have attracted the attention of the Gunners, reports Fabrizio Romano.
      Mitoma’s deal on the South Coast runs until 2025 and Roberto De Zerbi will be desperate to keep hold of him.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been keen to bolster his attack and could view Mitoma as similar in style to Mykhailo Mudryk, who eventually signed for Chelsea despite Arsenal’s attempts.
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      The club have been keeping a close eye on Brighton talent, having already signed Leandro Trossard in January for £27million.
      Arsenal also saw bids rejected for central midfielder Moises Caicedo.
      The player ending up staying at the Amex Stadium despite him trying to force a move away.
      Arsenal remain keen on West Ham captain Declan Rice as an alternative, but his gaffer David Moyes claims it will take a British record offer for the Irons to sell. More

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      Graeme Souness delivers stinging jibe at Chelsea owner Todd Boehly over £107m Enzo Fernandez transfer

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      GRAEME SOUNESS says Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has had his “trousers taken down” over the transfers of £107million Enzo Fernandez and Co.The Blues have spent north of £600million since the American’s takeover last year.
      Ex-Liverpool star Graeme Souness has taken aim at Chelsea owner Todd BoehlyCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly has had his pants pulled down over transfers, according to Graeme SounessCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Enzo Fernandez joined the Blues in a British transfer recordCredit: Rex
      World Cup-winning midfielder Fernandez was the cherry on top on deadline day last month, joining for a British transfer record fee.
      But despite Chelsea splashing the cash, Graham Potter’s men have just one win in their last six Premier League games.
      They played out a goalless draw against West London rivals Fulham in their last outing – a game which saw £107m Fernandez make his debut.
      Liverpool legend and football pundit, Souness, is far from impressed by the Blues’ ownership.
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      Writing for the Daily Mail, Souness fumed: “Who on earth is advising Todd Boehly at Chelsea?
      “He might be an American investor with extremely deep pockets who fancies his chances as a Premier League high roller, but who is actually providing intelligence and assessment on the value of the players he is buying?
      “When it comes to Fernandez, Chelsea have paid a premium on top of a premium on top of a premium.
      “A premium because it is the Premier League calling. 
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      “A premium because it is Chelsea. A premium because they want this player now.
      “Boehly is the latest super-rich businessman learning about our football the hard way and having his trousers taken down when it comes to transfer dealings, by not knowing the value of the players he is buying.”
      Ex-Arsenal star Paul Merson has also echoed the same concerns, and fears for the club should they miss out on Champions League football.
      Chelsea are sat 9th in the Prem and 10 points behind fourth-place Newcastle.
      In a column for the Daily Star, Merson wrote: “I worry for the future of Chelsea when Todd Boehly is handing out eight-year contracts like there is no tomorrow.
      “Football is a funny old game and eight years is such a long time — there is going to be a domino effect at Stamford Bridge – that’s for sure.
      “It’s alright now but in five years, where are Chelsea going to be? 
      “Boehly and the new hierarchy can’t keep doing this because if they don’t get Champions League football, they’re already in trouble.” More

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      Blackburn refused to splash out £700,000 for Cardiff striker Mark Harris.. and hope to get him for FREE this summer

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      BLACKBURN want Cardiff’s Mark Harris after missing out on a deadline day swoop.Rovers targeted the Welsh striker, 24, for cover but City surprisingly quoted a £700,000 fee.
      Blackburn will go back in for Cardiff star Mark Harris in the summerCredit: Getty
      Blackburn did not want to pay for the star and now hope to sign him for nothing when his deal expires this summer.
      Rovers scout Gus Williams knows Harris well after working with him in the national team.
      Stoke and Wigan were also put off by the fee but could go back in for his signature.
      Harris has played 32 times in all competitions this season, scoring three goals.
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      He is capable of playing as a striker or on either flank.
      Cardiff are happy to have kept him with the club sitting 21st in the Championship table, just two points above the relegation zone.
      Harris has been capped five times for the Welsh national side and was named in their squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
      He previously had loan spells at Newport, Port Vale and Wrexham earlier in his career.
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      Harris was not the only deal that Blackburn saw fail to materialise in the January window after seeing a bid for Todd Cantwell turned down by Norwich.
      Additionally, a paperwork disaster prevented them from signing Nottingham Forest’s Lewis O’Brien.
      Blackburn are keen to add a striker to their ranks with main man Ben Brereton Diaz set to leave the club in the summer.
      After much Premier League interest it appears Villarreal may have won the battle to sign him with a reported pre-contract agreement in place. More

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      Man City told to cough up £35m if they want to sign Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson this summer

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      FULHAM want a stunning £35million for left-back Antonee Robinson with Manchester City and the Milan giants on his trail.The United States international looks as good as any in his position and Man City are in his fan club.
      Antonee Robinson is wanted by Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Joao Cancelo’s exit led to a deadline day inquiry for the 25-year-old.
      Although Fulham’s price tag was deemed too high.
      Both Inter and AC Milan are huge admirers of Robinson.
      However, the Serie A sides also won’t pay the £35million sum, so City may well end up as his likeliest destination.
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      Pep Guardiola’s team is without a clear first choice at left-back with the likes of Nathan Ake, Sergio Gomez, Aymeric Laporte and Rico Lewis all featuring there this season.
      Therefore, a move for Robinson in the summer could make sense.
      By then City could have £61.5million in the bank as Bayern Munich have the option to make Cancelo’s loan move permanent at the end of the campaign.
      Robinson has been one of Fulham’s standout players this term, featuring 20 times in all competitions.
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      He is now into his third season at Craven Cottage after Marco Silva’s side snapped him up from Wigan in 2020 for just £2million.
      AC Milan have long been keen on Robinson with the player even flying to Italy to complete a move before joining Fulham.
      His dream transfer fell through when Wigan demanded a £10million fee was paid up front and not in instalments.
      Additionally, a heart problem was discovered at his medical in Milan – Robinson has since made a full recovery. More

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      Nottingham Forest left stunned after transfer target Hendrik van Crombrugge turned down a move for ‘family reasons’

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST were stunned when goalkeeper Hendrik van Crombrugge turned down a move for ‘family reasons’.Steve Cooper’s side had agreed a £1.5million deal with Anderlecht for him.
      Hendrik Van Crombrugge decided to stay at Anderlecht over Nottingham ForestCredit: Getty
      However, the player rejected the move at the last minute.
      The Belgian wanted to move to a club on the continent, rather than the Premier League.
      City Ground chiefs were forced to go back for Keylor Navas in a loan deal with Paris Saint-Germain.
      Forest were keen to sign a goalkeeper in January due to first-choice stopper Dean Henderson sustaining a thigh injury.
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      Van Crombrugge looked set to join, but he will now stay at Anderlecht for the rest of the season.
      The 29-year-old has been first choice for the team based in Brussels over the past three seasons.
      He has also been capped once by the Belgian national team.
      Instead, Forest snapped up Navas on deadline day in a stunning coup.
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      The 36-year-old offers much experience, featuring 162 times for Real Madrid and 108 times for PSG.
      He won an incredible three Champions League trophies with Los Blancos and two Ligue 1 championships while in Paris.
      Navas’ arrival completed a busy deadline day for Forest as they also brought in Newcastle’s Jonjo Shelvey and Atletico Madrid’s Felipe.
      They were even busy after the window slammed shut, recruiting free agent Andre Ayew. More

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      Chelsea new boy Enzo Fernandez reveals how Declan Rice inspires him as David Moyes sets transfer fee for West Ham star

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      CHELSEA new-boy Enzo Fernandez has admitted that he has watched West Ham and England star Declan Rice to help improve as a midfielder. Fernandez, 22, joined the Blues in a British record £107million transfer on deadline day following his World Cup-winning exploits in December.
      West Ham boss David Moyes expects Declan Rice to be a British transfer recordCredit: Getty
      Enzo Fernandez has admitted to watching Declan Rice and trying to learnCredit: Alamy
      The Argentine made his debut in the 0-0 draw with Fulham on Friday and impressed the Stamford Bridge faithful.
      Despite Todd Boehly and Co spending upwards of £600m since their arrival last year, the Blues will continue to splash the cash with another big summer transfer window expected.
      One of the positions rumoured to be strengthened is the midfield.
      Finding a player to partner Fernandez in the middle of the park is key.
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      And West Ham captain Rice, 24, is a player Chelsea have been long-time admirers of, dating back to the days when Roman Abramovich owned the club.
      Rice even used to be a Chelsea academy player – but was released aged 14 before joining the Hammers, where he has grown into one of football’s brightest talents.
      Fernandez has even admitted to watching Rice BEFORE he completed a big-money move to Chelsea.
      The midfielder admitted he tries to watch the Hammers and England star “and learn”.
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      He said during the World Cup: “I try to watch as much football and learn a little bit from everyone.
      “I like Rice of England, I try to watch him and learn.”
      However, West Ham boss David Moyes has warned that it’ll take smashing Fernandez’s transfer record for a club to get their mitts on Rice.
      Rice was one of West Ham’s standout performers in the 1-1 draw against Newcastle on Sunday.
      After the game, Moyes said: “I thought he was a top player in the first-half, really was.
      “Showed so many things and it’s interesting, undoubtedly, Declan is going to be a top player and undoubtedly he’ll be a British transfer record if he ever leaves West Ham, and more.”
      Moyes expects a future sale of Rice to blow Fernandez’s transfer “out of the water”.
      The Scotsman continued: “I hope it’s not [an inevitable departure]. I hope he sees his time here [at West Ham].
      “Look, there’s a lot of talk about it and it’s just important when you see what’s going about for the prices.
      “I think Declan will be blowing that out of the water, that’s for sure, when it comes around.”
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      Rice’s contract at the London Stadium runs until the summer of 2024, however, the Hammers have the option to extend for a further year.
      Arsenal are also big admirers of Rice, and even Real Madrid have held an interest in the player.
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      David Moyes expects a transfer of Declan Rice to blow Enzo Fernandez’s ‘out of the water’Credit: Getty More

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      Liverpool prepared to sell back-up keeper Caoimhin Kelleher with Ireland international desperate for first-team football

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      LIVERPOOL keeper Caoimhin Kelleher is heading for a move if he wants to play first-team football.Kelleher, 24, has waited for his chance at Anfield but could be on the way out as he looks for more game time.
      Caoimhin Kelleher is open to leaving LiverpoolCredit: Alamy
      The Kop will not loan him next season — despite a queue already forming — so he may have to be sold.
      Liverpool do not want to lose Kelleher as he is a home-grown player and a key part of their squad.
      However, they would also be fair to him if he decides it is time to leave.
      His contract does not expire on Merseyside until the summer of 2026.
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      If he departs it could mean the Reds need to find a British keeper, who is willing to be second string, as a replacement.
      Kelleher has featured 20 times for the first-team since coming through the youth ranks at the club.
      The Irishman is back-up to Alisson having dislodged Adrian as second choice.
      He has been part of Jurgen Klopp’s squad that won the FA Cup, Champions League and Premier League.
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      However, Kelleher’s most memorable moment came in the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea last season.
      The game went to penalties and he scored the decisive spot-kick to win the shoot-out 11-10.
      Kelleher has been capped nine times by Ireland, competing for the No1 spot with Southampton stopper Gavin Bazunu. More