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      How Newcastle could line up after £250m transfer spree with Carabao Cup final heartbreak sparking summer rebuild

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED are reportedly set to go on a huge summer transfer spree after their Wembley heartbreak on Sunday.The Magpies were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final thanks to goals from Casemiro and an own goal from Sven Botman.
      Eddie Howe could be set for a mega summer spend with NewcastleCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Leicester City star James Maddison is believed to be the top targetCredit: Alamy
      And that meant that the North East club’s 54-year long wait for a trophy continued.
      With the backing of the mega-rich Saudi’s, supporters remain optimistic that better days lay ahead for the Toon.
      Especially with co-owner Jamie Reuben tweeting afterwards: “We will be back stronger and better.”
      Now i News is stating that “the resolve is there in the black and white corner, along with cash stumped up” to get Newcastle up with the big boys.
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      And that a big summer transformation “might land them with a £250m bill” if they bring in a number of additions designed to take Eddie Howe’s side to the next level.
      We reported previously how Leicester City’s James Maddison is their No.1 transfer target.
      The 26-year-old playmaker has been in sensational form this term in the Premier League and has caught the eye of Newcastle and Tottenham.
      The Magpies lodged two bids worth £40million and £45m last summer but had both rejected.
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      Since then Maddison has gone on to enjoy a fine campaign with the struggling Foxes and earned a place in Gareth Southgate’s England World Cup squad.
      Despite talks set to restart with Leicester over a new deal, Howe still hopes to bring the attacker to Tyneside.
      Speculation has also mounted that Toon will launch another transfer bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby after failing to prise the 23-year-old winger to Tyneside last summer.
      Despite their impressive defensive record, there have also been reports that Howe wants to strengthen his backline.
      Question marks have been raised over fan favourite Dan Burn at left-back, and that could potentially see a new arrival in that position.
      One man who may be available is Joao Cancelo, who is currently impressing on loan at Bayern Munich after a fall-out with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola last month.

      SunSport understands that the shock deal included an option to buy the 28-year-old at the end of the season for around £61.5m.
      However, if Newcastle come knocking then the Portuguese star could have something to think about.
      The injury records of Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson have also hindered the Magpies at times.
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      And they could also join the countless other clubs in the chase to sign Napoli hotshot Victor Osimhen.
      Manchester United are believed to be at the front of the pack for the Nigerian, whose Italian employers are demanding at least a whopping £107m for. More

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      Phil Neville ‘wants to sign Man Utd flop for Inter Miami alongside Messi and Busquets’

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      INTER MIAMI remain intent on signing some of Europe’s top talent, including one Manchester United flop. The Major League Soccer side, headed by Phil Neville, are in well-documented pursuits for European Football legends Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
      Lionel Messi is one major target for Inter MiamiCredit: Rex
      Phil Neville confirmed interest in Messi and Sergio BusquetsCredit: AP
      Both stars are available on a free transfer in the summer, and the David Beckham-owned football franchise is eager to expand the team’s reach by signing some major names.
      According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, their latest target is Juventus star Angel Di Maria.
      Di Maria, who has played for the likes of Real Madrid, Man Utd and Paris Saint-Germain, is out of contract in the summer.
      And a report from AS Colombia suggests Di Maria is not looking to continue with the Italian giants.
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      Instead, the 35-year-old – who scored a stunning goal in the Europa League – will consider offers from Saudi Arabia and America.
      It comes after Juventus were slapped with a 15-point deduction following a transfer scam which allowed them to make capital gains through inflated transfer fees.
      Di Maria’s potential availability falls into Inter Miami’s transfer target criteria.
      Neville has previously confirmed the club’s interest, saying: “I’m not going to deny [it and say] there isn’t truth in the speculation that we’re interested in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
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      Angel Di Maria is the latest star on David Beckham’s wishlist for MiamiCredit: Getty
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      “Since I joined Inter Miami, I think we’ve been linked with every single top player in world football.
      “From Sergio Ramos, Dani Alves, Robert Lewandowski, Willian, Cesc Fàbregas, Luis Suárez… all of them you can rattle off.
      “We’re always going to be linked with the best players in the world.
      “We had Gonzalo Higuaín and Blaise Matuidi. Now we’ve got the opportunity to bring in some new designated players [who fall outside the league’s salary cap] following their retirements.”
      Neville added: “We want to bring the best players in the world to this football club.
      “Messi and Busquets are the two that stand out more in recent years.
      “They’re great players who would still be a massive benefit to this organisation. For MLS, it would be a game-changer.”
      Beckham has also publicly spoken about Messi being a dream signing.
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      He said: “Everyone has their wish list, everyone does, but if you look at the way Leo and Cristiano are still playing, even at what you might think is the later stage of their careers, I don’t see it ending for them.
      “They’re playing at such a high level that it’s hard to see them leaving the clubs they are at, but we will see. You never know what can happen in football.” More

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      Man City ‘want World Cup winner Mac Allister’ but face huge transfer fight that could see asking price rocket

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly considering a swoop for Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.City boss Pep Guardiola is currently on the hunt for a new midfielder with Bernardo Silva expected to leave the Etihad this summer.
      Man City are interested in signing Mac AllisterCredit: Getty
      And according to The Daily Star, he believes Mac Allister could be the perfect addition to the squad.
      Brighton have valued the Argentina international at around £70million, but they could receive much more should a bidding war take place.
      Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are also understood to be keen on the prospect of signing Mac Allister this summer following his impressive World Cup campaign.
      The 24-year-old played a pivotal role in Argentina’s World Cup winning squad last year.
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      And he has continued to shine for Brighton in the Premier League this season with five goals in 19 appearances.
      Mac Allister is one of three players that could leave the Amex Stadium in the summer.
      Moises Caicedo and Evan Ferguson have also been linked with a move away.
      Arsenal pushed to sign Caicedo throughout the January transfer window, but the Seagulls refused to sell the midfielder despite his plea to leave.
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      The Gunners are expected to make another swoop when the summer transfer window opens, with West Ham’s Declan Rice also considered a priority target.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea and Tottenham are set to battle it out for 18-year-old Ferguson.
      Spurs regard the striker as someone who could develop into a potential long-term replacement for Harry Kane.
      But Chelsea boss Graham Potter is eager to reunite with the former academy star. More

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      West Ham and Leicester in £25m transfer tussle for Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou after Hammers’ failed deadline day bid

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      WEST HAM and Leicester are ready to fight it out for Bayer  Leverkusen’s powerful centre-half Odilon Kossounou.The Ivory Coast international wants to leave the Bundesliga club.
      West Ham and Leicester will battle for Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon KossounouCredit: Getty
      And both Premier League teams are on his trail for next season.
      Kossounou, 22, was one of the most wanted defenders around when he went to Germany from Bruges two years ago.
      But he has fallen out of favour this campaign and now the commanding player has his sights on England.
      The Hammers are set to renew their interest after boss David Moyes failed in a loan bid for him at the end of the January window.
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      The Foxes are keen as manager Brendan Rodgers wants another centre-half, despite landing Harry Souttar from Stoke.
      Nottingham Forest are also keeping an eye on developments.
      They initially inquired about Kossounou’s team-mate Jonathan Tah in January and were turned down.
      Leverkusen will look for £25million.
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      But both West Ham and Leicester will want to get that fee down and even try a loan-to-buy arrangement.
      There would be no work permit problems for Kossounou and his wages are not huge.
      The player is keen on a fresh start and his priority will be to play regularly for his next club. More

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      Olivier Giroud wants ANOTHER London move as ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star eyes shock transfer

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is open to a move back to the Premier League — at a London club.The French veteran striker has one eye on a move away from AC Milan, where his contract runs out in the summer.
      Olivier Giroud managed to become a popular figure at both Arsenal and Chelsea during his nine-year stay in EnglandCredit: Getty
      World Cup finalist Giroud was a star for Arsenal and Chelsea but could be a real coup for one of the lesser clubs if they can fund his wages.
      He was a late target for Everton in the last window but did not want to be that far away from the capital.
      If he does leave the San Siro, the 36-year-old will not be short of admirers after a long career at the top level.
      West Ham, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Brentford could all be potential destinations for Giroud, with the Hammers and Eagles particularly short of goals this season.
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      The forward needs only to look at former Chelsea team-mate Willian and his career turnaround at Craven Cottage to be tempted to moving back to the capital.
      Giroud has led the line for AC Milan this season and delivered seven goals and four assists.
      It follows on from his nine-year stay in England where he first spent six years at the Emirates before making the switch to west London.
      He would win the FA Cup a combined four times and pick up a Champions League medal with Chelsea in 2021.
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      Giroud’s best goal-scoring season would come in the 2015-16 campaign when he notched up 24 goals for Arsenal in all competitions.
      Perhaps his most well-remembered goal was his jaw-dropping scorpion-kick effort against Crystal Palace in 2017. More

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      Newcastle to take on Tottenham for ‘Guernsey Grealish’ but young midfielder has £25m transfer price-tag

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      NEWCASTLE are considering a move for Bristol City youngster Alex Scott.The midfielder, 19, has attracted interest from a host of top Premier League clubs after an impressive season under Nigel Pearson.
      Alex Scott has been in sensational form for Bristol CityCredit: Rex
      Scott was a target for Wolves in the January window, though the Championship club were thought to have slapped a whopping £25million price tag on the England Under-20 international.
      Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace are all tracking Scott’s progress, while Newcastle scouts have kept a keen eye on his performances this term.
      Scott has five assists for Pearson’s City side so far this season and is emerging as one of the brightest young talents in the second tier.
      The Robins, who sold striker Antoine Semenyo to Bournemouth in the summer, are braced for further interest in Scott this summer.
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      Scott joined the club as a 16-year-old in 2020 from FC Guernsey and is viewed as the ideal profile for the Toon as they continue to develop under Eddie Howe.
      The Magpies have shied away from huge money star signings since their Saudi-backed takeover, with Howe keen to develop young players at St. James’ Park.
      Scott has drawn comparisons with Man City ace Jack Grealish due to the way he runs with the ball, and has an eye for a pass, and has been dubbed the ‘Guernsey Grealish’.
      But last week, he said he would be happy to follow in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham by moving abroad to further his career.
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      Bellingham swapped Birmingham City for Borussia Dortmund, where he has blossomed into one of the best midfielders in the world in 2020.
      “Jude has almost set the bar for any young lad in England to go abroad,” Scott told Bristol Live.
      “I think another lad who was in our Euros squad, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, is at Borussia Dortmund too. He moved over there as a young lad at 16. 
      “Seeing what they’re doing, I think it motivates a lot of young lads who maybe are on a similar path.
      “I think it’s becoming a lot more normal for lads from England to go abroad and get their chance because, obviously, it’s hard to get your chance in the Premier League at a young age over here.” More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal set to battle it out for Celta Vigo star dazzling LaLiga alongside Liverpool flop

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      ARSENAL have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to sign Celta Vigo youngster Gabri Veiga.Both Mikel Arteta and Erik ten Hag will be looking to improve the depth of their respective squads when the summer transfer window opens later this year.
      Arsenal and Man Utd are interested in signing VeigaCredit: Alamy
      And a new midfielder is understood to be the priority.
      According to Spanish outlet AS, both clubs are keen on signing Veiga from Celta Vigo.
      The 20-year-old is currently enjoying a breakthrough season in La Liga with six goals and two assists in 21 games.
      He has been highly regarded as Celta Vigo’s best player alongside former Liverpool star Iago Aspas.
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      Veiga became a permanent member of the first team in January after spending the first half of the season without a squad number.
      And many fans are already calling him ‘a revelation’.
      Celta Vigo are said to be reluctant to let Veiga go, however, club chiefs are confident that they will be able to sell him for a record fee should he decide to leave.
      While Arsenal and Man Utd remain interested, they will have to compete with the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid for his signature.
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      The two La Liga giants are also keen on signing the young star.
      Veiga is expected to be handed his first senior cap for Spain within the next few months, so more clubs could begin to express an interest before the summer should he impress.
      The midfielder made his debut for Spain U-21’s in November, but he is yet to score an international goal at that level. More

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      Lionel Messi’s next club ‘revealed’ after Sergio Aguero let slip private chat he had with PSG superstar

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      SERGIO AGUERO has “revealed” his close pal Lionel’s Messi’s next club as he let slip a private conversation he had with the legend.The World Cup winner has been in sensational form for the Ligue 1 leaders this season with 16 goals and 14 assists in his 27 appearances, but his deal in the French capital runs out this summer.
      Sergio Aguero has let slip Lionel Messi’s next destinationCredit: Getty
      The Argentina legend will become a free agent in JuneCredit: Getty
      Although PSG are desperate to get him to extend his stay at the Parc des Princes.
      And with no signs of Messi slowing down despite turning 36 at the end of the campaign, PSG want him to sign an extension.
      Talks over a new deal were reportedly set to take place this month.
      However, Messi’s former club Barcelona and David Beckham’s MLS side Inter Miami are also keen to sign him.
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      But now another team appears to have entered the race – and it is the South American’s boyhood team Newell’s Old Boys.
      That is according to Messi’s close friend and Manchester City’s record goalscorer Aguero.
      In an interview with UOL, Aguero said: “He is seriously considering the possibility of playing for Newell’s.”
      Messi spent five years in Newell’s academy and was even a ball boy for them prior to joining Barcelona as a schoolboy in 2000.
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      But former Liverpool ace Maxi Rodriguez was quick to shoot down those claims, saying: “Kun is Kun. He can’t keep quiet. We will see. 
      “It is hard to talk about this because then a giant ball of rumours is made. Let’s wait and see what happens. We will not get ahead of the facts.”
      Messi is apparently set to feature in a testimonial for Rodriguez with Newell’s later this year which reports in his homeland claim “could be seen as a trial” as they attempt to get him to come home.
      The friendship between Aguero and Messi started nearly 20 years ago and the pair regularly roomed together while on international duty with Argentina. More