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      Chelsea complete free transfer of Championship wonderkid – their SEVENTEETH signing of miserable season

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      CHELSEA have reportedly completed their 17th signing of the season.The Blues have found that spending £600million-plus on talent does not necessarily equate to performances on the pitch.
      Norwich youngster Alex Matos has reportedly ‘completed’ a transfer to Chelsea
      However, it has not deterred them from continuing to bring in fresh faces.
      The latest reported acquisition Todd Bohely and Co have made will see Alex Matos join the club on a free transfer.
      Fabrizio Romano reports Chelsea have “completed” the signing of the 18-year-old from Norwich.
      The report adds Matos will join Chelsea as part of the project headed by Jim Fraser, Chelsea’s chief of youth development and recruitment.
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      It was reported last month how Chelsea were in “advanced talks” to sign the prodigy.
      But now the deal looks to be all but complete following the latest update.
      Born in 2004, Matos joined the Canaries from Luton in 2016 at Under 12 level.
      He signed a scholarship with the club in 2021 and he has been a regular for Norwich’s Under 18 side this season.
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      The winger has appeared eight times in the Under 18 Premier League, scoring and assisting once each.
      Chelsea’s trigger-happy approach to transfers in their senior squad has caused chaos behind the scenes, with Graham Potter being forced to make a number of stars change in the corridor despite making the dressing room bigger.
      Frank Lampard has since taken over the helm, but things have only gotten worse with six defeats on the spin under the interim boss following the latest lacklustre performance against Arsenal.
      Reacting to the news, one fan online joked: “Have to make the dressing room bigger again.”
      A second said: “Chelsea completing more transfers than wins this season.”
      While a third added: “Oh boy another kid because we lost yesterday 😍.” More

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      Wilfried Zaha lined up for huge Champions League transfer as winger is named club’s ‘top priority’

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      A NEW report in France has claimed that a Champions League-chasing side will make Wilfried Zaha their “priority signing” if they qualify.The 30-year-old’s £130,000 a week five-year deal at Crystal Palace expires this summer.
      Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha could be playing in the Champions League next termCredit: AFP
      He is wanted by several high-profile clubs across Europe.
      And Palace have rejected offers for him in the past, with Arsenal previously making a move in the summer of 2019.
      We revealed how the Eagles have made one more bid to keep Zaha by offering him £200,000-a-week to stay.
      That would make him by far Palace’s highest-paid player in their history, and tie him down for four more years.
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      However, they now appear to be facing a fresh fight to hang on to their star man.
      Foot Mercato are claiming that Ligue 1 side Marseille are now plotting a swoop.
      They state that Zaha, who has appeared over 400 times for Palace, will reject a £9m-a-year offer from Saudi Arabia outfit Al-Ittihad.
      And after his entourage opened talks with Marseille last month, this fresh update claims that they remain ongoing.
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      Marseille president Pablo Longoria and sporting director Javier Ribalta are reportedly “ready to move heaven and earth” to complete the deal.
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      And Zaha is allegedly “very interested” in the move – but he has made playing in next season’s Champions League his main ambition as he decides on his future.
      The Ivory Coast international will now be Marseille’s “priority signing” should they qualify for Europe’s most elite club competition.
      They are second in the Ligue 1 standings with five games left to play, which would ensure them a direct path into the group stages. More

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      Tottenham whizkid Harvey White weighing up his future at club as midfielder targets first-team football

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      TOTTENHAM whizkid Harvey White is weighing up his future at the club.The midfielder, 21, has enjoyed his time on loan at League One Derby during the second half of this season. 
      Harvey White is weighing up his future with SpursCredit: Reuters
      He has an offer of a new contract with his parent club on the table, with his present deal expiring in the summer of 2024.
      Discussions will be held with the Spurs hierarchy at the end of the season.
      White is keen to experience more first-team action.
      The youngster has made 14 League One appearances for the Rams since joining the club on loan.
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      He was regularly involved in Spurs’ matchday squad under Antonio Conte in the first half of the campaign – when the fiery Italian was still at the helm – but only played four minutes.
      The Maidstone lad, who came through the Spurs academy, must consider whether now could be the right time to move on from his boyhood club or not.
      White’s only appearance for Spurs was when he replaced Ivan Perisic off the bench against Crystal Palace at the start of January.
      He was named in the matchday squad for two other Premier League matches, as well as five out of Spurs’ six Champions League group games.
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      White has started five games in League One since joining the Rams on loan, and has featured off the bench nine times for the club.
      Derby are sixth in League One going into the final game of the season, with Paul Warne’s side looking to secure a place in the play-offs. More

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      Sheikh Jassim ‘wants Kylian Mbappe and two France team-mates at Man Utd’ in transfer splurge if takeover successful

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      POTENTIAL new Man United owner Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is eyeing a swoop for THREE France stars including Kylian Mbappe.And United have also been boosted in their bid to buy Neymar with PSG “willing to listen to offers.”
      Sheikh Jassim hopes to sign Kylian Mbappe if he completes a takeover of Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Qatari billionaire is also plotting swoops for two of Mbappe’s France palsCredit: AFP
      Qatari billionaire Sheikh Jassim is hoping to complete a full takeover of United after submitting a new bid at the end of April.
      The Middle Eastern banker hopes to see off interest from British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      And Bild claims Sheikh Jassim has big plans for the Red Devils should he replace the Glazers this summer.
      The ambitious tycoon is hoping to land not one, not two, but THREE members of France’s squad who finished runners-up in December’s World Cup.
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      The top name on Sheikh Jassim’s list is Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe, who has 35 goals this season.
      The 24-year-old only signed a new contract with the Ligue 1 champs last year and reportedly pockets a mammoth £5.3million each month.
      Sheikh Jassim also hopes to bolster Erik ten Hag’s midfield with the capture of Eduardo Camavinga, 20.
      The youngster has clocked up over 90 games in less than two years at Real Madrid.
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      Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is in Sheikh Jassim’s sightsCredit: Getty
      United could also move for Bayern Munich winger Kingsley ComanCredit: Getty
      But he could jump at the chance to re-establish himself as a midfielder after being deployed at left-back for most of the season.
      Real are also confident of winning the race for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
      And that would likely relegate Camavinga to an even lower spot in Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield pecking order.
      The last player on Sheikh Jassim’s list is winger Kingsley Coman.
      Despite only being 26 years old, he has already won titles in numerous countries with Bayern Munich, Juventus and PSG.
      And Coman would likely solve United’s problem right-hand side, with Antony and Jadon Sancho both struggling to impress consistently following their own big-money moves.
      The reports of Sheikh Jassim targeting the trio come after The Sun revealed Neymar was a top target for the mega rich banker.
      Brazil’s golden boy looks likely to leave PSG this summer alongside suspended teammate Lionel Messi. More

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      Jude Bellingham ‘on verge of sensational Real Madrid transfer after Man City join Liverpool in dropping out of race’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly on the verge of signing Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.The England international is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after his performances over the last two years.
      Real Madrid are reportedly close to signing Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      The midfielder will sign a contract until 2029Credit: Getty
      Premier League sides were keen on his signature, but Madrid are close to sealing a deal on a contract worth £12million-a-year, according to Marca.
      Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all been tipped with an interest in the midfielder.
      Liverpool dropped out of the race last month after discovering that a transfer would be too expensive.
      Whereas now they have been joined by Man City on the wayside.
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      The report suggests that Bellingham has opted to move to the Santiago Bernabeu despite being offered more money by the Premier League side.
      The Spanish outlet claims that Madrid have been planning the transfer for over a year and now have an “agreement in principle”.

      This deal will see the Englishman become a Madrid player on June 30 and will sign a contract until 2029.
      However, the clubs are believed still yet to have agreed a fee.
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      German outlet BILD is suggesting that Dortmund are asking for £124million, while Madrid are prepared to offer between £90m and £105m.
      But Marca, suggests that the “friendly” Dortmund will “not push the operation” back and will take a lower fee.
      Should the transfer go through it would be a major coup for Madrid.
      Bellingham will be hoped to ease the loss of veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, who are both approaching the end of their careers.
      He is seen as the long-term successor for the latter.
      And it’s reckoned Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni have both spoken to Bellingham about joining them in Spain.
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      Bernardo Silva price tag revealed as Barcelona continue year-long transfer pursuit of Man City star

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      MANCHESTER CITY have slapped a £75million price tag on the head of forward Bernardo Silva, according to reports.Barcelona have been heavily linked with the Portuguese playmaker, 28, for 12 months.
      Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move to Barcelona for the past yearCredit: Alamy
      They attempted to sign him last summer and returned their interest in January, but were unable to prise him away from the Etihad.
      Now, as they prepare for a third attempt at the end of the season, 90min have revealed he will set them back £75m.
      PSG are also monitoring Silva’s situation and could hijack Barcelona’s move if the LaLiga leaders are unable to finance a deal.
      The attacker, who arrived in England from Monaco for £43m, is under contract with Man City until 2025, so the Premier League champions are in no rush to sell him.
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      But they have shown in the past with the likes of Leroy Sane, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling that they are willing to strike deals at the right price.
      Silva was understood to be keen on a move to Spain last year.
      Yet despite having his head turned, the ex-Monaco man has not let that stop him from enjoying another stellar season with Man City.
      He has contributed five goals and seven assists for Pep Guardiola’s men, appearing in 47 of their 51 games in all competitions.
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      Silva has collected a vast amount of silverware since arriving in the Premier League.
      He has won four league titles, the FA Cup and four Carabao Cups.
      And Man City are still on course for a treble this season as they are in pole position for the Premier League, into the final of the FA Cup and semi-final of the Champions League. More

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      Newcastle ‘make transfer £70m offer for Barcelona star’ but fans say Toon are ‘getting scammed’

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      NEWCASTLE have reportedly approached Barcelona over a £70million move for Raphinha.The Brazilian winger has failed to live up to the hype following his £55m move from Leeds to the LaLiga giants in 2022.
      Newcastle have been linked with RaphinhaCredit: Getty
      But fans think Newcastle are getting ‘scammed’Credit: Reuters
      But during his time at Elland Road, Raphinha had become one of the best players outside of the ‘big six’.
      And it is thought that Newcastle would be interested in giving him a chance to revive his career in the Premier League.
      According to Gerard Romero on the Jijantes FC Twitch channel, the Magpies have suggested they would be willing to offer Barcelona a £70m fee to wrap up a deal.
      A tweet from the account read: “Barça has received a verbal proposal from Newcastle for Raphinha.
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      “The English club would be willing to offer a figure of around €80M [£70m] for the Brazilian player.”
      The 26-year-old has managed to score eight goals and assist seven in 40 appearances in all competitions.
      And many fans think that the Magpies would be paying well over the odds to sign him.
      One fan tweeted: “Newcastle getting scammed.”
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      A second wrote: “Raphinha would be a great signing but £70m seems very steep.
      “A lot less risk with him over [Moussa] Diaby as he’s played Premier League previously, but Diaby 5 years younger and probably a higher ceiling at a cheaper price.”
      A Barca supporter added: “For performance, he is our best winger this year, but let’s go, for 80 million I will take him on a piggyback to Newcastle if necessary.” More

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      Arsenal sell star Pablo Mari after transfer clause triggered as he bounces back from horror knife attack

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      ARSENAL star Pablo Mari will make his Monza loan permanent after the Italian side sealed their Serie A survival for another season.The Spaniard, who was Mikel Arteta’s first signing as Gunners boss, has spent the campaign on loan with the Italian top flight new boys.
      Pablo Mari is set to join Monza on a permanent basisCredit: Rex
      With tenth-placed Monza now mathematically safe, a number of their loan signings will be made permanent.
      Arsenal are set to receive around £4.4million for Mari’s services.
      The centre-back played 22 times for the Gunners after joining, initially on loan, from Flamengo in January 2020.
      He spent the second half of last season on loan at Udinese, playing 15 times for the Bianconeri.
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      Mari then signed for newly-promoted Monza on an initial loan deal last summer.
      He has played 25 times in Serie A this term, having recovered from a serious injury sustained in a horrifying knife attack in October.
      The defender was attacked while shopping at a supermarket alongside his family.
      Mari was one of a number of victims to be airlifted to hospital after being stabbed by a knife-wielding attacker – while a 30-year-old supermarket worker died of their injuries.
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      Mari was forced to undergo surgery in hospitalCredit: Instagram @pablomv5
      The following day, Mari said in a statement: “After the hard moment we experienced yesterday, both my family and I want to communicate that fortunately we are all fine despite the circumstances.
      “And we want to thank all the messages of support and affection that we are receiving.
      “In addition, we want to send our condolences and all our strength to the family and friends of the deceased person, and we sincerely wish that all injured people recover as soon as possible.”
      Mari, 30, played 22 times for ArsenalCredit: PA More