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    Brighton set to outbid Prem giant in transfer war for Galatasaray’s French starlet Sacha Boey after £16m offer

    BRIGHTON are looking to beat Arsenal to Sacha Boey’s signature this summer, according to reports.The ambitious Seagulls are looking to further strengthen as they prepare for the Europa League next season.
    Sacha Boey has attracted plenty of interest from EnglandCredit: Getty
    Arsenal are also keen on Boey as they aim to bolster their options at right-back.
    According to Turkish outlet 343 Digital, Brighton have bid £16million for the French youth international.
    They add that Arsenal have only offered £14.7m for Boey.
    Galatasaray are said to be demanding around £22m for their star full-back.
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    Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that Galatasaray board members travelled to London this week to talk to English clubs.
    Boey, 22, has also signed with a new agency ahead of a likely transfer.
    Arsenal have been playing Ben White at right-back for the majority of the season.
    Takehiro Tomiyasu has also played there, although the Japanese international has suffered from numerous injury issues this term.
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    Brighton, meanwhile, have seen right-backs Tariq Lamptey and Joel Veltman also suffer from injury issues – with midfielder Moises Caicedo even covering there in recent weeks.
    Boey has helped Galatasaray to an excellent season, with the Turkish giants on the brink of the title.
    He has played 50 times for the Turkish side since joining from Rennes in 2021.
    The highly-rated ace is also believed to have interest from Italy, although England is thought to be a more likely destination. More

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    ‘SIX strikers on Man Utd’s transfer shortlist’ if they can’t get Kane after joke they’d have to ‘KILL’ Levy to sign him

    MANCHESTER UNITED will turn their gaze towards as a shortlist of SIX strikers if they fail to land Harry Kane.England captain Kane, 29, has been earmarked to leave Tottenham following the club’s struggles this campaign.
    Harry Kane is top of Manchester United’s summer wishlistCredit: Getty
    But if they cannot land Kane, they will turn to stars such as Victor OsimhenCredit: Rex
    Goncalo Ramos is another name on United’s six-striker shortlistCredit: Reuters
    Man Utd want to land him, with manager Erik ten Hag said to be “obsessed” with Kane.
    However, Spurs will not be an easy club to negotiate with, owing to chairman Daniel Levy.
    According to the Manchester Evening News, one source who has worked with Levy joked United would need to “kill him” in order to land Kane.
    But after securing Champions League football after a 4-1 win over Chelsea, the Red Devils are reluctant to be drawn into a prolonged saga to land the 30-goal star.
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    Instead, they will turn towards a shortlist of six frontmen if Kane proves to be unattainable.
    MEN’s report states Napoli ace Victor Osimhen is top of this list.
    The Nigerian’s 23 league goals fired Napoli to their first Serie A title since 1990.
    However, a £130million price tag could prove to be too hefty a fee for the Red Devils’ liking.
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    Randal Kolo Muani has 38 goal contributions in all competitions this seasonCredit: Getty
    Rasmus Hojlund could be a cheaper alternative to other names on the listCredit: Getty
    Mohammed Kudus represents a versatile option given his proficiency at right wingCredit: EPA
    Keeping in the Italian top flight, United are said to be keeping tabs on 20-year-old Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, who has eight league goals from 18 starts this season.
    Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani is another star on their radar.
    The 24-year-old scored in the World Cup semi-final in Qatar, and has enjoyed a strong season in the Bundesliga, netting 14 goals and adding 13 assists.
    Ten Hag is also said to be an admirer of Ajax star Mohammed Kudus, 22, and Benifca’s Goncalo Ramos, 21.
    Both have hit double figures in their league campaigns, though Kudus has enjoyed his most prolific period coming off the right flank, so represents a versatile option.
    Finally, Brighton starlet Evan Ferguson is wanted, but a transfer for the teenager seems highly unlikely given the contract extension he signed last month.
    This being said, with the Irish ace admitting his idol growing up was Wayne Rooney, there may be room for a transfer in the future.
    While striker will be a position Ten Hag is desperate to address, other positions such as centre-back and midfield will need additions if the club are to fulfil his aim of fighting for the Premier League title.
    In these terms, Prem stars Declan Rice and Mason Mount have both been linked with a move to Old Trafford, along with defenders Kim Min-jae and Jermaine Frimpong.
    They will be unlikely to land Evan Ferguson following his Brighton contract extensionCredit: Getty More

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    Arsenal ‘make huge breakthrough in Declan Rice transfer race with West Ham & England ace preferring Gunners to Man Utd’

    ARSENAL have reportedly made a huge breakthrough in their transfer chase of Declan Rice.The Gunners are among the clubs desperate to sign the West Ham and England star.
    Declan Rice is said to prefer the chance to join ArsenalCredit: Reuters
    Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich also remain interested in the midfielder.
    However, the Mirror report Rice is ready to make it clear he favours a move to the Emirates – in a major boost for the North Londoners.
    Rice, 24, will likely be allowed to leave the London Stadium if a Champions League club comes in and matches the Hammers’ £100million asking price.
    But it is Arsenal who have been working hardest, with boss Mikel Arteta devising a plan to rebuild his midfield this summer around Rice.
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    That could see both Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka exit the club, with Rice and Brighton’s Moises Caicedo top of the transfer wish list.
    And the West Ham academy graduate – who was released by Chelsea aged 14 – appears keen to join the project.
    Rice has publicly insisted he remains fully focused on the Hammers for now, especially as he prepares to lead his team out in Prague for the Europa Conference League final on June 7.
    However, once the season is over, speculation will no doubt ramp up with Rice such an in-demand star.
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    Both he and best-mate Mason Mount are wanted in a summer rebuild at Old Trafford that also features England skipper Harry Kane.
    But Bayern fans were feeling confident when the popular Rice was filmed heading out for West Ham training and saying: “Guten morgan,” German for ‘hello’.
    West Ham are already said to have lined up a possible replacement for Rice in the shape of relegated Southampton’s captain James Ward-Prowse.
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    Chelsea and Liverpool ‘looking to raid Southampton’s £40m midfielder Romeo Lavia’ after relegation to Championship

    CHELSEA and Liverpool are both reportedly preparing to battle it out for Southampton star Romeo Lavia.The 19-year-old joined the Saints from Manchester City last summer for £14million.
    Chelsea and Liverpool are plotting a £40m swoop for Southampton’s Romeo LaviaCredit: Getty
    The midfielder has shone on the South Coast during his 33 appearances despite Southampton being relegated from the Premier League.
    Those displays also brought international recognition with Lavia winning his first Belgian cap earlier this year.
    With Euro 2024 on the horizon, Lavia is unlikely to want to drop down into the Championship with Saints and seems one of the players certain to leave St Mary’s once the transfer window re-opens.
    The Times claim that Southampton see him as “their most valuable asset” as they plot a rebuild and are likely to demand at least £40m for him.
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    And they also state that both Chelsea and Liverpool are in the running to sign him.
    However, despite a clause that says he can be brought back to the Etihad if Man City match any bid made for him, his former club are not believed to be keen.
    Jurgen Klopp is planning his own overhaul at Liverpool over the coming months with long-serving stars such as James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain due to depart Anfield with replacements needed.
    Meanwhile, Chelsea’s director of recruitment Joe Shields signed Lavia for Southampton before he made the switch to Stamford Bridge.
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    And this update claims he is after the ace again – although he has allegedly struggled to convince everyone at the club to make the move.
    Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to watch Lavia against Brighton last weekend but the final decision is likely to come down to incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino. More

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    Ten Hag begs Man Utd to buy ‘better players’ for title fight – but transfer targets like Kane and Mount could cost £365m

    ERIK TEN HAG has sensationally claimed Manchester United need “better players” to fight for the Premier League title.The Red Devils clinched Champions League football on Thursday evening with a 4-1 victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford.
    Erik ten Hag has called for Manchester United to sign players in the summerCredit: PA
    Declan Rice and Harry Kane are two men on Man Utd’s radarCredit: Reuters
    But they remain well adrift of local rivals Manchester City – who sit 17 points clear of their neighbours heading into the final weekend of the season.
    And Ten Hag has admitted his squad needs to be bolstered significantly if they are to end their decade-long pursuit of a league title.
    Speaking after the win over Chelsea, he told Sky Sports: “It is a good base to build on but standards have to go up and demands have to rise.
    “We have to work in the summer with this squad but we also have to strengthen in the window with this squad.
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    Mason Mount looks set to leave Chelsea at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    “We want to compete for the title but it has to be realistic. It is what is there.
    “Now, we are far away so there is a lot of work to do but we need better players if want to compete for the highest.”

    The size of Ten Hag’s transfer kitty this summer looks set to depend on who owns the club.
    The Glazers’ sale continues to drag on as British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani are embroiled in a bidding war.
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    Kim Min-jae may opt to swap Italy for England amid reports of Man Utd interestCredit: Getty
    United have been linked with signing a host of huge players and could shell out as much as £365million on FIVE stars.
    Tottenham striker Harry Kane is the most high-profile target as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his contract.
    But the England skipper could still set United back £100m as Spurs hold out for a huge fee for their all-time record scorer.
    Another Three Lions star seemingly on the market is midfielder Mason Mount.
    The Chelsea man also has just one year left on his existing deal and has been linked with United, Arsenal and Liverpool.
    Ten Hag is keen to acquire him for £55m, but Blues owner Todd Boehly is believed to be commanding £80m.
    And Mount’s childhood friend, Declan Rice, is expected to cost even more when he departs West Ham.
    The 24-year-old Hammers captain has been priced at £100m by David Moyes’ men.
    And interest from a number of Premier League giants – such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd – could drive the price through the roof.
    Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae is another summer pursuit that will cost around £40m.
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    And Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong could come in as competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Diogo Dalot.
    But he is also valued at around £45m – so nobody is expected to come to Man Utd on the cheap this summer.
    Jeremie Frimpong, in red, could be set for a summer move to Old TraffordCredit: AFP More

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    Arsenal already have Granit Xhaka replacement lined up as they target transfer for ‘perfect’ £34m midfielder

    ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a move for Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu as Granit Xhaka’s successor.Mikel Arteta’s men have enjoyed a superb Premier League campaign, albeit while spurning a healthy lead to lose out on the title to Manchester City.
    Orkun Kokcu could be set for a summer move to ArsenalCredit: Getty
    Granit Xhaka is expected to leave Arsenal at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    Many of their impressive displays have come with the midfield duo of Xhaka and Thomas Partey at the heart of the team.
    Jorginho was signed from Chelsea in January to provide some crucial back-up.
    But now as the Gunners prepare to do business in the summer transfer window, Xhaka, who has played more than 200 games across a seven-year spell, looks set to depart.
    The Swiss captain, 30, is entering the final year of his deal at the Emirates.
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    And he is being heavily linked with a move to German side Bayer Leverkusen.
    Aware of Xhaka’s likely exit, Arsenal are already eyeing up his replacement.

    According to Record, Feyenoord man Kokcu, 22, is being targeted by the North London side.
    He has contributed 12 goals and five assists in 45 appearances this season.
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    Benfica have been long-time admirers of the Turkish international.
    However, there are now issues that could block a deal with the Portugese side – namely the £34million price tag.
    And Benfica are also concerned about competition from other clubs.
    Liverpool and Sevilla are understood to be interested in the midfielder – who has helped Feyenoord claim the Eredivisie title this season. More

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    Man Utd and Liverpool battle Real Madrid in transfer race for World Cup winner and Bayern Munich star

    MANCHESTER UNITED and Liverpool are reportedly battling Real Madrid in the chase to sign Benjamin Pavard.The French World Cup winner, 27, has been at Bayern Munich for four years.
    Three huge clubs are all chasing Bayern Munich defender Benjamin PavardCredit: Getty
    The full-back is a regular at the Bundesliga club but speculation has been mounting over his future.
    We reported this week how United supporters reacted underwhelming as they were linked with a move for Pavard.
    Now journalist Georg Holzner claims that the Red Devils face a fight to sign the star.
    It has been reported Premier League rivals Liverpool also want Pavard.
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    And LaLiga giants Real Madrid have also joined the race with all three sides having already contacted Bayern to enquire about the player.
    United are already well-stocked in full back areas, with Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia occupying the left-back area and Diogo Dalot and Aaron Wan-Bissaka the main right-backs.
    But Pavard comes with pedigree having won the World Cup in 2018 and the Champions League with Bayern in 2020.
    He has made 29 appearances at club level this term, scoring four goals and registering a single assist.
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    Despite Bayern’s season appearing to be heading towards a potential treble going into the March international break, it now looks set to end in major disappointment.
    The baffling decision to sack Julian Nagelsmann and replace him with Thomas Tuchel has been followed by an incredible collapse.
    The European powerhouse were quickly knocked out of the Champions League and German Cup.
    And they now face losing the league, which they have won consecutively for the last decade, if Dortmund win on the final day of the season. More

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    Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid is ‘IMMINENT’ as Dortmund star snubs Premier League transfer and agrees six-year deal

    JUDE BELLINGHAM’S move to Real Madrid is “imminent”, according to reports from Spanish media.The Borussia Dortmund and England man, 19, is understood to have agreed terms with the LaLiga giants as he prepares to sign a six-year deal.
    Jude Bellingham looks set to become a Real Madrid playerCredit: Getty
    Marca believe Bellingham to Real Madrid could be sealed after Dortmund’s final game on SaturdayCredit: Marca
    And he could be confirmed as a Los Blancos player as early as next week after the conclusion of the Bundesliga season.
    Dortmund will win their first German title in 11 years if they beat Mainz on Saturday – a game Bellingham could miss through injury.
    Nevertheless, it would be the perfect farewell for the teenager – who has been sensational for Dortmund since joining from Birmingham in 2020.
    He has contributed 14 goals and seven assists in 42 club appearances this season.
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    He was also sensational for England at the World Cup.
    And according to Marca, a “definitive” move to Real Madrid could come to fruition in the coming days.
    Representatives from the 14-time European champions recently flew over to Germany to discuss a transfer.
    His touch, vision and ability to burst into the area are all characteristics that have seduced Carlo Ancelotti’s men into aggressively pursuing the England international.
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    Jude Bellingham has been superb for Borussia Dortmund this season
    Bellingham’s contract offer from Real Madrid is said to be worth around £87million.
    And it is believed he has left more lucrative offers on the table in order to play for the club – with Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool all circling over the last 12 months.
    He will join up with fellow young midfielders Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni as they bid to finally shift veteran legends Luka Modric and Toni Kroos from the first team.
    But there is work for Real Madrid to do as the Copa del Rey is the only trophy they have managed to collect this season.
    Barcelona strolled to the LaLiga title, with Xavi’s men 11 points clear of Los Blancos ahead of the final two rounds of fixtures.
    And Ancelotti’s outfit were thrashed 5-1 on aggregate by Man City in the semi-finals of the Champions League. More