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      Why Jude Bellingham has ‘ruled out Chelsea and PSG transfer’ as four Premier League clubs remain in hunt

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM has reportedly ruled out joining Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain this summer for the same reason.But the England star could yet return to his homeland with FOUR other Premier League sides interested.
      Jude Bellingham has no plans to join either Chelsea or PSGCredit: Rex

      Bellingham, 19, is this summer’s hottest property after becoming a global superstar at Borussia Dortmund.
      His performances for the Three Lions at the World Cup further cemented his status as one of the world’s best young players.
      And numerous teams are now battling to sign Bellingham in a deal which is likely to surpass Chelsea’s £105million move for fellow midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
      But the Mail claims the Blues, and fellow big spenders PSG, do not stand a chance at landing Bellingham.
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      It’s reckoned along with his dad, a “key influence” in his decision making, Bellingham has “misgivings over off-field strategies” at Stamford Bridge and the Parc des Princes.
      And he has no plans to join either side, which may explain Todd Boehly’s dogged pursuit of Fernandez in a last-gasp transfer deadlined day swoop.
      However, Bellingham has plenty of other options on the table.
      Real Madrid are known to be keen after securing other top youngsters in Aurelien Tchouameni and Endrick.
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      And there are no less than four English clubs ready to bring Bellingham home.
      Liverpool are said to be favourites despite their disastrous season under Jurgen Klopp.
      Dortmund also feel the Reds will not be able to match their asking price, which could reach £150m after add-ons.
      And that may open the door for either Manchester United or Man City to pounce.
      There is even said to be contact from Newcastle, who will feel quietly confident should they secure Champions League football next season.
      And Dortmund have already resigned themselves to the fact that Bellingham will likely push through an exit this summer instead of extending his contract in Germany. More

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      Arsenal in pole position for Martin Zubimendi transfer as Real Sociedad midfielder’s release clause is revealed

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      ARSENAL are in pole position to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi in the summer, according to reports.The Gunners looked at the 24-year-old in January when they were keen to add another midfielder to their ranks.
      Arsenal are keen on Martin ZubimendiCredit: Getty
      But Arsenal opted for a low cost signing in Chelsea’s Jorginho to help sustain their push to win the Premier League with Mikel Arteta’s men sat top.
      Zubimendi was said to not be keen on a mid-season move away from Spain either.
      However, according to Sport, a summer transfer cannot be ruled out, with the player betting on Arsenal if they activate his £52.9million release clause.
      Barcelona have also registered an interest in the player.
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      The Nou Camp club are keen to find legend Sergio Busquets’ long-term replacement, with the Spaniard fitting the bill.
      Summer signing Franck Kessie has failed to impress thus far after joining for FREE from AC Milan.
      However, Arsenal are in “pole position” ahead of Barca to sign the midfield maestro.
      Spanish journalist Eugenio Mateo Serrano told Calciomercato.it: “I do not think so. Xavi needs another player instead of Busquets.
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      “The number one pick is Martin Zubimendi, from Real Sociedad.
      “But it’s also difficult because Zubimendi wants to play in the Premier League, and for me Arsenal are in pole position.” More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea battling it out for 15-year-old wonderkid Paez who is ‘better than Real Madrid prodigy Endrick’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Chelsea are battling it out to sign 15-year-old sensation Kendry Paez, according to reports. The Ecuadorian wonderkid is also wanted by Bayer Leverkusen in the three-way transfer tussle.
      Ecuador teenager Kendry Paez is attracting plenty of transfer interestCredit: TWITTER @UtdDistrict
      Journalist Fabrizio Romano states the teenage talent is yet to make a decision on his future ahead of his senior professional debut.
      Reports last week suggested Chelsea had made a formal approach with a £15million bid and talks underway – although that initial offer was rejected.
      The Blues have spent more than £600million on transfers this season and added Southampton youngster Jimmy-Jay Morgan to their academy set-up this month.
      Paez, born in 2007, is making waves in his homeland with Independiente del Valle.
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      The rising star has recently been promoted to the first team during pre-season for the 2023 campaign.
      And he has even been dubbed “better than Endrick”, the Brazilian teenager who has signed for Real Madrid despite interest from England.
      Like Endrick, Paez would need to wait until he is 18 in May 2025 before moving to Europe.
      However, he could sign a contract ahead of that to tie himself down to a new club.
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      The central midfielder shone at the 2022 Next Generation Trophy in Austria.
      That alerted Borussia Dortmund to his exciting talent, too – with the Germans and United both reportedly having bids rejected last year.
      Paez has four international caps for Ecuador’s Under-17s – and two goals.
      However, he was forced to miss the recent South American U20 Championships due to his involvement with Independiente del Valle’s senior squad. More

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      ‘Wishful thinking’ – Man Utd and Liverpool get HUGE transfer boost as Dortmund chief casts doubt on Bellingham future

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND have confirmed that they want to keep Jude Bellingham – although they admit it could be “wishful thinking”.The 19-year-old England star is arguably the most sought-after player in Europe with a host of top clubs chasing him.
      Dortmund have confirmed they want to keep Jude BellinghamCredit: Rex
      Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain have both supposedly seen early moves knocked back by the midfielder himself.
      Bellingham appears to be against joining either of those two amid interest from the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
      However, we revealed last week how Los Blancos are feeling that the financial wealth of the Premier League has led them to believe that a return to England for the ex-Birmingham City ace is on the cards.
      Bellingham is under contract at Dortmund until 2025 – meaning they are under no immediate pressure to cash in on him this summer.
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      However, they do know that his price tag is likely to be at its peak come the end of the season.
      The Bundesliga club’s sporting director Sebastian Kehl has now confirmed that there is no guarantee they will look to sell him and says they are desperate to hang on to him.
      But he also admitted that there have been no advanced talks over an extension and that a new deal seems unlikely.
      Kehl said: “There has been no new development. We’ll have to be patient for a little longer.
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      “But of course we try to keep Jude Bellingham at Borussia Dortmund as long as possible because he is an incredibly important player who has shown once again this season how he identifies with this club and makes the team better.
      “Things develop due to market mechanisms. So of course I have my thoughts and also have my wishful thinking. I can’t say whether that will happen in the end.
      “From Borussia Dortmund’s point of view, the wishful thinking would be to keep a player of this quality at this club for as long as possible.
      “I would also like to have kept Erling Haaland or Jadon Sancho at Borussia Dortmund, because you can only imagine if we had managed to keep all three players in one team, what opportunities would then arise.”
      Kehl added: “We will always try everything to keep players of this quality at BVB – because we are ambitious, because we want to win titles. For this we need not only good, but also outstanding players.”
      Dortmund and Bellingham have enjoyed a six-match winning streak since returning from the World Cup.
      They welcome Chelsea to Germany for the first-leg of their last-16 Champions League clash on Wednesday. More

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      Joao Felix could make Chelsea transfer move permanent as Atletico Madrid eye shock swap deal for Blues ace

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      CHELSEA are reportedly keen on turning Joao Felix’s loan move into a permanent one.The 23-year-old has had an eventful start to life at Stamford Bridge having been sent off on his debut before scoring on his return after suspension.
      Chelsea reportedly want to make Joao Felix’s loan move a permanent oneCredit: Getty
      And the Blues are keen on extending his stay with the club, according to Spanish outlet Relevo.
      Felix’s agent is Jorge Mendes, who also represents record signing Enzo Fernandez.
      So Chelsea have recent experience dealing with the Portuguese agent.
      American owner Todd Boehly is reported to have an “excellent” relationship with Mendes.
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      Atletico are claimed to be open to letting Felix leave in the summer for around £88million, having previously demanded £115m-£130m for his signature.
      Talks between the two clubs will reportedly take place when Felix’s current loan deal expires at the end of the campaign.
      Meanwhile, Fichajes are reporting that Atletico are keen on Chelsea outcast Christian Pulisic.
      The winger is currently out injured but the arrivals of Mykhailo Mudryk, Noni Madueke and Felix have only added to competition for places.
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      Christian Pulisic could reportedly leave Chelsea in the summerCredit: Reuters
      Atletico’s interest in Pulisic potentially raises the possibility of a swap deal for Felix involving the American, which could bring down the amount of cash the Blues would have to shell out.
      Pulisic has entered the final 18 months of his contract and is set to be put up for sale in the summer.

      As well as Atletico, Pulisic also has several Premier League clubs chasing his signature, including Manchester United.
      Pulisic has played 136 games for Chelsea since signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2019, scoring 26 goals and providing 21 assists.
      Despite winning the Champions League, he has failed to taste regular action since joining the club for £58million. More

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      Man Utd ‘joined by Liverpool in £107m Victor Osimhen transfer race with Jurgen Klopp to be given monster summer kitty’

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly joined Manchester United in the transfer chase for the £107 million-rated Victor Osimhen.And Reds boss Jurgen Klopp will allegedly have a huge summer kitty to rebuild his squad at Anfield.
      Liverpool will battle Man Utd for Victor Osimhen this summerCredit: Rex
      The 24-year-old Nigerian star Osimhen has fired Napoli 15 points clear at the top of the Serie A table in their pursuit of a first title since 1990.
      Recent reports have emerged suggesting Man Utd are preparing to launch a staggering £107million transfer bid.
      Such a deal would equal the current British transfer record set by Chelsea’s acquisition of Enzo Fernandez in January.
      Despite the potentially huge offer, Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis remains defiant over the possibility of a sale and wants to keep the hitman.
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      However, it could now be about to get even harder to hold on to the ace.
      Fichajes have claimed that Liverpool are now battling United for Osimhen.
      And The Times states that the Reds will have “significant funds” available this summer to bring in new additions.
      Liverpool challenged for the quadruple last season but missed out on both the Champions League and Premier League title.
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      But Klopp’s ageing squad have failed to replicate that stunning form this term with the club currently languishing ninth in the top-flight despite last night’s Merseyside derby win over Everton.
      This latest update states that the German still has the backing of club chiefs and they will give him a chance to improve his side alongside the Anfield team’s new head of research.

      Osimhen left Lille for Napoli for £62.4m in 2020 and has scored 41 goals in 69 Serie A appearances since.
      He remains under contract until 2025 but no talks over an extension are believed to have yet taken place.
      The Red Devils lost Cristiano Ronaldo in December but brought in Wout Weghorst on-loan to bolster their forward line.
      Erik ten Hag is looking to bring in a new striker this summer for the long-term and has identified Napoli’s Osimhen as his No1 target. More

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      Chelsea ‘want David Raya transfer to replace Kepa and Edouard Mendy with Brentford No1’s contract running out’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly monitoring Brentford goalkeeper David Raya ahead of a potential summer move.Bees stopper Raya, 27, is out of contract in 2024.
      David Raya has been linked with a move away from BrentfordCredit: Reuters
      He has turned down two offers from Brentford to extend his deal.
      And Chelsea are keeping an eye on his situation, according to football.london.
      Kepa Arrizabalaga has reclaimed the No1 jersey at Stamford Bridge from Edouard Mendy, but still faces an uncertain future at the club.
      Mendy meanwhile snubbed a six-year contract offer from the Blues in December.

      And Raya is said to be attracting interest from the Stamford Bridge side, who are eyeing a new long-term No1.
      Both Manchester United and Tottenham are also claimed to been keen on the stopper.
      The Spaniard has been superb for Brentford this season, including in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Saturday.
      Bees boss Thomas Frank spoke about his goalkeeper recently, declaring that the stopper is worth at “at least £40million” -despite his expiring contract.
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      On the topic of Raya’s deal, the Dane said: “If he turns it down twice that’s a signal he doesn’t want that.
      “I thought we put two really good offers out there but that’s fine it’s a free world we can’t force anyone.

      “I hope he will stay forever of course that looks like it could be very difficult with the contract situation he must be at least £40million if not more.”
      Raya also opened up on his future over the weekend, revealing he doesn’t believe now is the “right time” to sign a new deal with the Bees.
      He said: “I don’t think it’s the right time to sign a contract at the moment.
      “I’m really, really happy and right now I’m just thinking about doing the best for the team and trying to push for Europe.
      “I was offered a new contract last year and one in January but we didn’t reach an agreement. I would like to see what happens in summer, however I’m happy at Brentford.
      “For now a new contract is secondary, the most important thing is the team and the games. We’ll see where we are in May. You never know what’s around the corner.
      “There’s nothing I can say about what’s going to happen in the summer. I don’t even know what’s going to happen on Saturday.” More

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      Tottenham star Richarlison on Real Madrid’s three-man transfer shortlist as Spanish giants prepare for huge summer spree

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      TOTTENHAM star Richarlison is reportedly on Real Madrid’s transfer shortlist this summer.Carlo Ancelotti managed the Brazilian during his time as Everton manager.
      Real Madrid are looking at a move for Spurs star RicharlisonCredit: AP
      And ESPN claims the four-time Champions League winner is keen on a reunion at Madrid.
      Richarlison, 22, only joined Spurs from Everton last summer for £60million.
      But he has failed to score in 14 league appearances under Antonio Conte.
      And cash-strapped Spurs could be open to negotiating a deal for the right price.
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      Richarlison isn’t the only player on Ancelotti’s shopping list though.
      The tactician would also gladly take Juventus hitman Dusan Vlahovic.
      The Serb’s future has come under the spotlight after his club were hit with a 15-point penalty for financial irregularities.
      Chelsea and Manchester United have also been linked, but Real could have edge should they follow up their interest with an offer.
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      Dusan Vlahovic is also on Real’s shortlistCredit: EPA
      The Spaniards are exploring a move for Kingsley ComanCredit: Getty
      The Spanish giants would also like to sign a new wide forward after missing out on PSG’s Kylian Mbappe last year.
      And it’s believed France teammate Kingsley Coman could end up making the move from Bayern Munich.
      He has already starred at PSG and Juventus, and Real Madrid could be the next elite side on his CV.
      Coman could end up replacing Marco Asensio, who is out of contract this summer.
      His future remains unclear, while current back-up striker Mariano is expected to leave. More