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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

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      Liverpool ‘want Bayern star Ryan Gravenberch to join Jude Bellingham in double transfer swoop in summer’

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly identified Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch as the man they want to partner Jude Bellingham in their new-look midfield.England World Cup star Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand players in world football.
      Liverpool want Bayern’s Ryan Gravenberch to partner Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Liverpool and Real Madrid are believed to be leading the chase for the Dortmund midfielder, who is under contract until 2025, with Manchester United and Chelsea also keen.
      Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is desperate to rebuild his ageing engine room in the summer transfer window.
      Thiago Alcantara, who arrived in 2020, has been the only midfield addition to the squad since 2018.
      He will be 32 at the start of next season while skipper Jordan Henderson will be 33, while the future of 37-year-old James Milner remains up in the air.
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      Both Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will become free agents in June and on-loan loan Arthur Melo seems certain to return to Juventus.
      Stefan Bajcetic, 18, has burst into the first-team squad over recent months but Klopp knows he must bring in reinforcements following LIverpool’s dismal campaign.
      Bellingham is his No.1 target – now Sport 1 claims that they are “monitoring Gravenberch’s situation at Bayern Munich” too.
      The 20-year-old Netherlands international joined the Bundesliga giants from Ajax at the start of the campaign but has struggled to replicate the form that earned him a big money move.
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      In fact, Gravenberch has only started one game in the top-flight this term.
      But an escape route could soon be on cards as Liverpool officials “have been privately discussing the possibility of making a move”.
      Despite there being “no concrete interest”, this fresh report states that the Premier League club have “reached out to the midfielder’s representatives” already.
      Whether Bayern are ready to do business or not remains to be seen as this update states that they currently have no desire to sell. More

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      Real Madrid ‘want to replace Eden Hazard with another injured Chelsea star’ in summer transfer

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly eyeing up a move for Chelsea forward Christian Pulisic this summer.The Spanish champions are preparing to offload former Blues star Eden Hazard as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his contract at the Bernabeu.
      Eden Hazard has suffered a host of injuries during his time at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Christian Pulisic has struggled to build any momentum at Stamford BridgeCredit: Getty
      And they could be set to return to Stamford Bridge for a replacement in the form of American Pulisic.
      According to Defensa Central, Chelsea need to sell players at the end of the season to recoup some of the £600million spent over the past two windows.
      Much is being made of how Todd Boehly’s bullish transfer strategy could raise issues around Uefa’s financial fair play regulations.
      And Pulisic is being looked at as someone they could offload to try and remain within the rules.
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      The USA international, 24, has been sidelined with a knee problem since January.
      He has started just six Premier League games for Chelsea this season.
      And inconsistency has left him frustrated ever since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2019.
      Over 136 appearances for the Blues, he has bagged 26 goals and 21 assists.
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      But Real remain interested and could capitalise on Pulisic saying in the past that he would like to play for Los Blancos one day.
      If he did arrive at the Bernabeu, the former Dortmund man would hope to avoid the injury issues Hazard has suffered.
      The Belgian, 32, has scored just seven goals since joining Real in the summer of 2019.
      And last month his latest injury was confirmed as he suffered an 18TH SETBACK in the Spanish capital.
      Hazard has been linked with a move back to the Premier League with Chelsea and Newcastle reportedly interested. More

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      Newcastle transfer blow as Flamengo wonderkid signs new deal with HUGE release clause

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      NEWCASTLE have been dealt a transfer blow after Flamengo wonderkid Matheus Franca signed a contract extension. Eddie Howe had been hoping to bring the 18-year-old to St James’ Park in January but Flamengo rejected a £17.5million offer.
      Matheus França celebrates scoring for Flamengo.Credit: Getty
      Mathues Franca in action for Flamengo.Credit: Getty
      It appears a move to Newcastle is off for the time being as the wonderkid has put pen to paper on a new contract with the Brazilian side until 2027.
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that the deal contains a whopping £176m release clause.
      The Brazilian’s previous contract included an £88m release clause.
      Flamengo were desperate to keep hold of the attacking midfielder having sold Joao Gomes to Wolves for £15m during the recent winter window.
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      Newcastle pushed hard to sign Franca and had multiple bids rejected for the highly rated Brazilian.
      It had been reported that Flamengo wanted a 50 per cent sell on clause included in any potential deal.
      Franca has been at the club since the age of 12 and risen through the youth ranks.
      Eddie Howe’s men did strengthen their attacking options in January by signing Anthony Gordon from Everton for an initial £40m.
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      The Toon are aiming to finish in the top four this season and currently sit fifth, just one point outside the Champions League places with a game in hand.
      The club can end their 68 year wait for a trophy in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester United. More

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      Chelsea on brink of beating Man Utd to 15-year-old wonderkid – but fans won’t see him for a long time

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      CHELSEA are closing in on the signing of wonderkid Kendry Paez, according to reports.The 15-year-old is regarded as one of the best young players in South America.
      Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Kendry PaezCredit: Getty
      But if he signs he would not be able to play for the Blues until his 18th birthday in 2025.
      Chelsea are close to reaching a verbal agreement with Ecuadorian side Independiente del Valle to sign the youngster, according to Fabrizio Romano.
      Reports earlier this month suggested Chelsea had made a formal approach with a £15million bid and talks underway – although that initial offer was rejected.
      The central midfielder shone at the 2022 Next Generation Trophy in Austria.
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      That alerted Borussia Dortmund to his exciting talent, too – with the Germans and United both reportedly having bids turned down last year.
      Bayer Leverkusen were also rumoured to be interested in Paez, but it appears Chelsea have won the battle to sign him.
      Paez, born in 2007, is making waves in his homeland with Independiente del Valle.
      The rising star has recently been promoted to the first team during pre-season for the 2023 campaign.
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      And he has even been dubbed “better than Endrick”, the Brazilian teenager who has signed for Real Madrid for a crazy £60MILLION despite interest from England.
      Like Endrick, Paez would need to wait until he is 18 in May 2025 before moving to Europe. More

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      David Beckham’s Inter Miami CONFIRM they will launch double transfer swoop for Lionel Messi and Barcelona legend

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      DAVID BECKHAM’s Inter Miami have confirmed their interest in signing Barcelona legends Lionel Messi AND Sergio Busquets in the summer.The MLS side have been linked with Messi, 35, and Busquets, 34, this season with reports claiming Inter were leading the race for the Argentine World Cup winner.
      Phil Neville has confirmed that Inter Miami would like to sign Lionel MessiCredit: AFP
      Sergio Busquets is also of interest to the MLS teamCredit: Alamy
      Owner David Beckham has previously spoken glowingly about signing MessiCredit: Reuters
      Inter would, of course, face stiff competition to sign both of the football legends.
      Barca are said to be keen on keeping club captain Busquets at the club, where he is working under the management of former midfield star Xavi.
      And Messi’s current club, Paris Saint-Germain, would like to tie him down for another two years.
      Barca also dream of a reunion with Messi when his contract expires this summer.
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      Despite this, Inter manager Phil Neville has not ruled his team out of the transfer race to sign both players.
      He told The Times: “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.
      “Since I joined 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.
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      “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.
      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.”
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      Messi himself has also revealed that it is one of his dreams to play in the MLS.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner said: “I would like to play in the United States someday, it’s always been one of my dreams… but I don’t know if it will happen!”
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      Jordan Pickford agrees shock new Everton deal amid Chelsea transfer interest… with one huge clause in it

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      JORDAN PICKFORD has given struggling Everton a huge boost by agreeing a new deal with NO relegation clause.The 28-year-old England keeper’s contract runs out next summer.
      Jordan Pickford has agreed a new Everton contractCredit: Getty
      Chelsea have been linked.
      But he has bought into new boss Sean Dyche’s Goodison plans.
      And he is set to sign £150,000-a-week terms — with no get-out should they go down.
      Dyche confirmed: “Jordan’s signing a new contract.
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      “It is a sign he is enjoying the new regime and has accepted what we are looking to offer.
      “He’s very open to continuing to develop here.”
      Everton are also taking a chance by not demanding Pickford take a wage cut if the worst happens.
      Getting relegated from the top flight for the first time since 1951 would cost £100m.
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      And that would be a huge hit on the back of the club’s £372m loss over the last three years.
      Pickford was a £30million arrival from Sunderland back in 2017.
      Meanwhile, the Toffees have been charged with failing to control their players in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Leeds.
      That follows their £40,000 FA fine for the same offence against Liverpool last week. More

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      Bukayo Saka ‘tells Arsenal he wants to STAY with England star closing in on staggering £200k-a-week contract’

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      BUKAYO SAKA has allegedly agreed to stay at Arsenal.And he is now closing in on a bumper new contract worth £200,000-a-week.
      Bukaya Saka has reportedly agreed terms on a bumper new Arsenal dealCredit: Alamy
      The Gunners winger was in brilliant form for England during the World Cup in Qatar.
      Saka, 21, was named in L’Equipe’s team of the tournament – with the French newspaper a notoriously harsh critic.
      Since returning from the Middle East he has continued to shine for table-topping Arsenal despite entering the final 18 months of his deal.
      Saka has scored five goals since heading back to North London, with his latest helping his team to beat Aston Villa 4-2 last weekend.
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      Now supporters have been dealt a huge boost ahead of the trip to Leicester on Saturday after a fresh report claimed he has agreed to commit his future to the club.
      The Athletic states he has reached “an agreement in principle over a new long-term contract”.
      However, the deal is still not officially signed and “may take some time to finalise”.
      But it adds that it is “now in place and will come as a huge boost to the club”.
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      The Daily Mail has also reported that Saka has “told Arsenal he wants to stay”.
      And they claim that his new package will earn him over £10m annually. More