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      Russell Martin agrees to become new Southampton manager on three-year deal after Ruben Selles exit

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      RUSSELL MARTIN has agreed a three-year deal to become Southampton’s new manager.The Saints are set to announce the 37-year-old in the coming days following their confirmation that current boss Ruben Selles will leave after Sunday’s game against Liverpool.
      Swansea boss Russell Martin has agreed to take over as Southampton bossCredit: PA
      It is not clear whether Martin will be in attendance at St Mary’s for Southampton’s final Premier League game as he prepares to take them in the Championship next season.
      The Saints turned to Martin, who led Swansea to a 10th-placed finish this term, after Manchester City assistant Enzo Maresca turned the role down.
      Martin had already verbally agreed to take the role earlier this week, leaving Southampton to agree a £400,000 compensation package with Swansea.
      The Saints are expected to have to pay further compensation to bring Martin’s coaching staff to the south coast.
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      The club confirmed that Selles would not be continuing in his role, with the Spaniard having made clear he only wanted to stay on as manager.
      A statement read: “Southampton Football Club can confirm that it has held conversations with Men’s First Team Manager, Ruben Selles, and decided that his contract will not be renewed when it expires at the end of the season.
      “The club wants to place on record its thanks to Ruben for taking on the managerial position at a difficult time for the club and for giving his all as we attempted to stay in the Premier League.
      “Ruben will take charge of the team for the final game against Liverpool on Sunday at St Mary’s. We wish him all the best for his future career.”
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      Martin’s managerial career kicked off in 2019 as he took over MK Dons just after retiring from football at the age of 33 while playing at Stadium MK.

      The Scotsman spent two years with the Dons and won 31 out of 80 matches, of which he lost 32.
      The former centre-back joined Swansea in 2021 where he has won 36 out 99 games, of which he has lost 37. More

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      Struggling Man Utd signing is on ‘borrowed time’ as Dwight Yorke claims his spell has been ‘a mystery’

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      DWIGHT YORKE believes Jadon Sancho is on “borrowed time” at Manchester United.The winger cost £73million when he was signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2021.
      Jadon Sancho is on ‘borrowed time’ at Man Utd after being a ‘mystery’ playerCredit: Getty
      Dwight Yorke reckons Sancho has not lived up to his £73m price tagCredit: Getty
      But Sancho has missed swathes of his two seasons with injuries.
      And he has just 11 goals in 76 games under three different managers.
      Reports now claim Erik ten Hag is running out of patience with the wide-man.
      United’s Dutch gaffer hopes to bring in at least one new forward this summer.
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      And Sancho could be sacrificed as United also look to raise funds for a midfielder.
      One man who believes “mystery” Sancho faces an exit is former United striker and Treble icon Yorke.
      He reckons there’s every chance Sancho will be cast aside this summer for a replacement signing.
      And even if Sancho stays, he will have to quickly prove himself or else risk being dumped in the window after.
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      Yorke told the Mirror: “It’s one of a mystery really. He had so much potential and hope for the likes of Man Utd.
      “Huge investment, really did an amazing job when he was at Dortmund.
      “Somehow the transition from there to Manchester hasn’t really worked out in the way that we all thought it might for him.
      “Really struggled, whether it’s from a mental point of view, which seems to be well documented. He hasn’t really lived up to the price tag.
      “So yeah he’s on borrowed time, I suppose, if you have to be fair in many respects.
      “He hasn’t really produced the goods that we expect of him.” More

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      Fans say Declan Rice to Bayern is ‘confirmed’ after training clip as German club rival Arsenal and Man Utd for transfer

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      WEST HAM fans are convinced Declan Rice is heading to Bayern Munich after a training clip went viral.The West Ham captain, 24, looks set to depart the London Stadium this summer.
      Bayern Munich’s interest in Declan Rice is mountingCredit: Rex
      Fans are convinced he is going there after a clip from trainingCredit: Rex
      Arsenal and Manchester United have been long-term admirers of Rice, with the Emirates side once the favourites to land him in a club-record transfer.
      However, we reported how Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel was also weighing up a move for the Hammers ace.
      And now Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg has provided an update on Bayern’s pursuit of the star.
      He tweeted: “Internally it is said that the poker has begun now!
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      “Tuchel and the bosses want him as reported and he’s one of the targets who’s top on the list. 
      “Been told that Bayern could pay the price package demanded!”
      Although he did add that their move is “not advanced yet” as it is still unclear what is Rice’s preferred move just yet.
      Now West Ham fans are certain that he will be heading to Bayern after the club shared a clip of Rice coming out for training this morning where he produced a German greeting.
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      As the person behind the camera shouted hello, the midfielder replied: “Guten morgan.”
      “Rice to Bayern confirmed,” wrote one.
      While another said: “He’s getting the practice in.”
      Tuchel and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic are working on a plan to overhaul the Bayern squad this summer.
      And they identified Rice as a suitable option in holding midfield.
      Tuchel came up against Rice during his time as Chelsea boss and believes he has the quality to slot into the Bavarians’ team chasing the Champions League trophy.
      West Ham are demanding at least £100million for their academy graduate, despite his current contract expiring in 2024.
      Bayern’s record transfer fee is the £68m they paid for Lucas Hernandez.
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      And that could prove a boost for the Premier League sides still keen on landing Rice, especially if they can offer Champions League football.
      Hammers boss David Moyes admitted last week there is a “good chance” his influential skipper could leave the club at the end of this season – with James Ward-Prowse lined up as a possible replacement. More

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      Jordi Alba to leave Barcelona aged 34 after more than a DECADE in end to glittering Nou Camp spell

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      JORDI ALBA will leave Barcelona this summer after 11 trophy-laden years.The Spanish left-back has won the lot during his time at the Nou Camp.
      Jordi Alba will leave Barcelona this summer after 11 yearsCredit: Getty

      The 34-year-old will depart at the end of the season despite having a year left on his contract.
      He uploaded a farewell video on his social media pages, which Barcelona also shared.
      Alba confirmed in February he was willing to walk away following Barcelona’s recent financial woes.
      And the defender is likely to have a host of clubs chasing his signature after being strongly linked with Inter Milan last year.
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      Alba joined Barcelona from Valencia for around £11million in 2012.
      He has since scored 27 goals in 458 appearances for the Spanish giants.
      And Alba has scooped numerous trophies including six LaLiga titles, five Copa del Reys and a Champions League.
      The veteran had been a decent squad member for Xavi this season, playing 29 times in all competitions.
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      But the capture of Marcos Alonso from Chelsea last year, plus the emergence of youngster Alejandro Balde, saw most of Alba’s appearances come from the bench.
      He’s not the first old boy to call it a day, with Gerard Pique retiring from football midway through the season.
      Sergio Busquets is also moving on this summer.
      And after losing Lionel Messi several seasons ago, it truly spells the end of a golden period at the Nou Camp.
      Reflecting on his future earlier this term, Alba said: “I think I’m at a good level. It is true that I am not playing everything, but when I go out I try to do my best.
      “And when I’m not playing I try to help all my teammates by supporting them from the bench.
      “It’s a new facet for me because normally I’ve been lucky enough to play a lot of minutes.
      “This year not so much, but I also have my minutes and I’m happy with this role.
      “It is important to help my colleagues, to be with them, to advise them, and this is also positive and motivates me.”
      When asked whether he would lower his salary, he replied: “Yes. It’s a club decision and I’ve always helped when asked.
      “My intention is to help the club and that both parties are happy.”
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      Alba added: “I feel good, I feel capable and I have the support of the coach and team-mates.
      “When I go down the street people let me know. I feel good and the day I feel that I am not capable of defending a club like Barcelona, ​​I will be the first to leave.” More

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      Forgotten Arsenal wonderkid slams ‘draining’ loans after FIFTH move in three years with future in doubt

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      ARSENAL wonderkid Tyreece John-Jules has pleaded with the club to end his “draining” loan odyssey as he wants to “settle down”.John-Jules, 22, has been with the Gunners since the tender age of eight years old but has never broken into the senior squad.
      Arsenal loanee Tyreece John-Jules urged the club to end his loan odysseyCredit: Getty
      Ipswich ace John-Jules wants to either stay at Arsenal or join another club permanentlyCredit: Getty
      The striker has instead been sent out on loan five times in the last three years as he has played for Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers, Blackpool, Sheffield Wednesday and now Ipswich.
      The England Under-21 international has only one year left in his contract with the North Londoners and has pleaded with them to either give him a chance or let him try his luck elsewhere.
      The Ipswich ace is “all ears” regarding a potential offer from Arsenal or another club as he appears tired of constantly moving around the country on loan.
      John-Jules told The Beautiful Game: “I’ve got one year left on my contract at Arsenal.
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      “I’ve had five loans now and each one feels like you’re getting further from the first team.
      “That said, my boy [Folarin] Balogun is ripping it up on loan at the moment [at Reims] and I’d say he’s getting closer.
      “I guess everyone has their own path. Right now I’m just trying to get back fit for the start of pre-season.
      “Talks will have to happen at some point – whether I stay, go out on loan or leave on a permanent.
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      “I just want to settle somewhere, whether that’s signing a new contract with Arsenal or going somewhere else on a permanent.
      “I think it’s time to settle down and just focus and chill instead of hopping from loan to loan. It’s difficult and it’s draining travelling to all these places.
      “Settling and focusing on one team would be ideal, whether that’s Arsenal or somewhere else.
      “I’m all ears. I want to hear every side and I will pick the best option for me.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘will choose between blockbuster transfer for Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe’ to rebuild team

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly set to choose whether to launch a blockbuster move for Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland to rebuild their team.Los Blancos have been linked with both superstars during the past but have so far failed to land either man.
      Erling Haaland has enjoyed an incredible first season at Man City as he chases the trebleCredit: Alamy
      Real Madrid want the Norwegian or Kylian Mbappe to lead them into a new eraCredit: Getty
      They thought that French World Cup-winning forward Mbappe, 24, was heading to the Bernabeu last summer until he famously snubbed them to pen a new mega-contract at Paris Saint-Germain.
      However, L’Equipe claims that his deal with PSG will end in June 2024 and he is unlikely to trigger the option of a 12-month extension.
      And the possibility of signing him on a free transfer as a replacement for veteran Karim Benzema should entice them to make a renewed effort to land him.
      But the French outlet also claims that Madrid are keeping tabs on Manchester City goal machine Haaland too.
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      The Norwegian international left Dortmund for the Etihad last summer and he has scored 52 goals in an incredible debut campaign in England.
      The 22-year-old has already celebrated winning the Premier League title and now hopes to fire City to FA Cup and Champions League glory to seal an historic treble.
      Benzema, 35, is expected to pen a new one-year contract with Madrid over the coming weeks.
      But this report states that he will be allowed to leave at the end of the 2023/24 season to pave the way for a new superstar signing.
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      And it seems that Mbappe or Haaland are the two men identified by the LaLiga giants to lead them into a new era.
      Although, the £650,000-per-week Mbappe will reportedly have to take a significant pay cut to move to the Spanish capital.
      The former Monaco ace looks set to add another Ligue 1 title to his collection with PSG poised to retain their crown if they beat Strasbourg on Saturday. More

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      Man Utd ‘will launch huge Mason Mount transfer bid’ as they try to steal march on two rivals in race for Chelsea star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly set to launch a £55million bid for Chelsea contract rebel Mason Mount.The midfielder, 24, looks increasingly likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer after failing to agree a new deal.
      Man Utd are set to launch a £55m bid for Chelsea contract rebel Mason MountCredit: Getty
      And the Mail claims United are looking to steal a march on rivals as they prepare to table an offer this summer.
      Club sources have confirmed talks over a deal for Mount are set to commence once the season ends.
      Erik ten Hag has made the England midfielder his No1 priority.
      And United are ready to offer £55m to see off competition from rivals.
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      Mount has plenty of suitors at home and abroad, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Bayern Munich extremely interested.
      But United hope they can move into pole position by getting talks underway after Sunday’s final Premier League matches.
      Champions League winner Mount is out of contract in 2024.
      Chelsea have made numerous attempts to get him to sign a lucrative new extension.
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      But the two parties have been unable to agree on a wage, with Mount reportedly looking for £250,000-a-week like pal Reece James.
      Chelsea are hoping to bank £85m for Mount, who has been at the club since 2005 after coming through their Cobham academy.
      He has 33 goals in 195 games for the Blues since his 2019 debut.
      And Mount established himself as a key player under multiple managers like Frank Lampard, Thomas Tuchel and Graham Potter.
      Incoming Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino has told Todd Boehly he ideally wants Mount in his squad next season.
      But Chelsea are unwilling to keep hold of players who are out of contract the following summer.
      And if Mount is unable to strike terms late on, Boehly will look to cash in.
      He isn’t the only ace whose deal is up in 2024.
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek is thought to be in advanced talks with AC Milan.
      And Mateo Kovacic could be set for a move to Prem champs Man City.
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      The likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Christian Pulisic could also be sold.
      And there’s even question marks over Thiago Silva’s future despite his extension earlier this year, while N’Golo Kante could yet leave for free as his deal winds down next month. More

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      Julian Alvarez’s Man City future ‘in doubt’ as European giants launch transfer enquiry for striker

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      BAYERN MUNICH are interested in signing Manchester City star Julian Alvarez, according to reports.The Bundesliga giants are on the lookout for a striker to replace Robert Lewandowski following his departure last summer.
      Bayern Munich want to sign Julian AlvarezCredit: Alamy
      And it appears they could be ready to spend big as they are set to miss out on the league title to Borussia Dortmund.
      According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Bayern want to sign Alvarez.
      Thomas Tuchel’s side have reportedly made an enquiry about the World Cup winner’s availability.
      And it is possible he could leave with Alvarez keen to play regular football – he has been restricted to just 12 Prem starts this season.
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      However the 23-year-old did recently sign a one-year contract extension on improved terms to extend his stay until 2028.
      He scored after starting against Chelsea on Sunday and netted in a substitute appearance against Real Madrid last week too.
      And it is possible he will be handed a start by Pep Guardiola in the FA Cup or Champions League finals.
      But City legend Sergio Aguero believes his compatriot deserves more game time and cannot understand why Alvarez is so often left out.
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      He said: “What I don’t understand is why he didn’t play Julián [Alvarez] I wonder, but well it’s Pep. He doesn’t favour anyone.
      “If it was up to me, I’d play Julián in almost every game – we need him to be active and have a spark,” More