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    Chelsea ‘ask £350,000-a-week Man Utd loanee Jadon Sancho to sign new contract before completing £25m transfer’

    CHELSEA have asked Jadon Sancho to agree to a new contract before completing a £25million transfer, according to reports.The England international, 25, spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Stamford Bridge from Old Trafford.Chelsea want to sign Jadon Sancho but only if he agrees to a pay cutCredit: GettyChelsea have a £25m obligation to buy Sancho in the summer transfer window – four years after United paid £73m for him in 2021. However, they do have a £5m penalty clause to break out of the deal and escape the obligation. Now Sky Sports News are reporting that the Blues are in negotiations with the winger’s representatives over his future.Chelsea most likely want Sancho to stay in West London.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSHowever, Sky claim they will only sign him if he agrees to fit into the wage structure at the club.Sancho apparently earns a whopping £350,000 per week at United, where he has one year left on his current deal. But part of the Todd Boehly regime is signing players on relatively low wages. Star-man Cole Palmer is on £130,000 per week.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the likes of Nicolas Jackson, Robert Sanchez, Noni Madueke, Malo Gusto and Romeo Lavia are all on £65,000 per week or less. Sancho has battled with the likes of Madueke and Pedro Neto for a starting spot on the wing under Enzo Maresca.Jadon Sancho throws corner flag during Chelsea’s celebration at Tottenham He managed five goals and ten assists in 41 appearances across all competitions for the Blues. His three Premier League goals came against Southampton, Tottenham and Ipswich – who finished 20th, 17th and 19th respectively. However, he did score the killer goal in the Conference League final, coming off the bench to curl home to make it 3-1 and put the game to bed against Real Betis – before celebrating with a blue phone. Should Sancho refuse the pay cut and a deal with Chelsea collapse, he could have other transfer options should United try and get rid – with the whole Red Devils squad up for sale.Bayer Leverkusen could be tempted on a swoop as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Florian Wirtz.And Borussia Dortmund may re-sign the winger to bolster their attack. More

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    Wrexham ‘tracking three Premier League stars’ including former England striker ahead of Championship return

    WREXHAM are targeting an experienced Premier League trio ahead of their return to the Championship.Phil Parkinson’s side will be back in the second-tier for the first time since the 1980s, having finished as runners-up in League One.Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds celebrate promotion to the ChampionshipCredit: ReutersWrexham earned promotion by finishing second in League OneCredit: GettyHaving secured three consecutive promotions, the Red Dragons are looking to get their squad up to scratch for a Championship campaign.Throughout Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership, Wrexham have targeted experience.The likes of James McClean, Ben Foster, Jay Rodriguez and Steven Fletcher have all previously been recruited in recent seasons.According to the Mail, Wrexham are looking at more veteran transfer targets.READ MORE FOOTBALLThey claim that former Liverpool forward Danny Ings is on their radar.Ings, 33, signed for West Ham from Aston Villa for £12million in January 2023.It was recently confirmed that the three-cap England international would be leaving London Stadium at the end of this season.This means that Wrexham could potentially sign him on a free transfer.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKDanny Ings is being released by West HamCredit: GettyWrexham are also interested in Ings’ West Ham team-mate Aaron Cresswell.The 35-year-old, who also earned three England caps, is leaving West Ham after 11 years and 369 appearances.Wrexham stars celebrate in iconic Las Vegas casino and hijack luggage cart after Hollywood owners splash £500k on partyCresswell would add vast experience to Parkinson’s back line.Fulham skipper Tom Cairney is also of interest to the Red Dragons.The midfielder, 34, is set to be out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer – although boss Marco Silva would like him to stay.Speaking about Cairney and his team-mate Kenny Tete, Silva recently said: “You all know that between the football club, and Kenny and Tom Cairney, there have been discussions, conversations with their representatives, their agents, and all that stuff.”Let’s hope we can have good news for us soon.”SunSport recently revealed that several Wrexham stars are set for promotion wage hikes.The likes of striker Paul Mullin are on even larger salaries than before,  making exits difficult so that Dragons may have to pay some to leave the Racecourse on loans or frees.Aaron Cresswell is leaving West Ham after 11 yearsCredit: Shutterstock EditorialFulham want to keep skipper Tom CairneyCredit: AP More

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    Watch as Ruben Amorim bursts out laughing after he is asked about touchy subject on Man Utd post-season tour

    RUBEN AMORIM burst out laughing after being asked about a touchy subject.The Manchester United boss appeared unsure of how to respond to a question he was asked after his side were beaten 1-0 by ASEAN All-Stars in their post-season tour.Ruben Amorim burst out laughing in the press conferenceAlejandro Garnacho is expected to leave Old Trafford this summerCredit: PAAmorim, 40, stared down towards his hands when a reporter posed a question about Alejandro Garnacho’s future.When the reporter used the word “hopeful” in regards to Amorim’s feelings about Garnacho staying, the Portuguese boss burst out laughing.He was giggling to himself and appeared amused by the question, which was answered by someone else.One fan thought it was a telltale sign that Garnacho is leaving, with some supporting Amorim’s approach.READ MORE ON MAN UTDA supporter reacted saying: “I love Amorim what a guy 😂”Another added: “He doesn’t hide it. That’s the best part. No diplomacy. Its high time the divas of the club are thrown out.”A third wrote: “Ruben is just full of vibes 😂😂”And another commented: “Because Garnacho is history.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordGarnacho is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer.Amorim reportedly told the 20-year-old to find a new club after last week’s Europa League final defeat to Spurs in Bilbao.Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho show middle finger to fans during Man Utd’s post-season tour in MalaysiaHis brother then added fuel to the fire by suggesting the winger had been “thrown under the bus” by Amorim.It later emerged that Garnacho and the head coach’s relationship had completely broken down.United are believed to want £60million for the winger, but club officials are willing to negotiate if a suitable offer arrives. More

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    Liam Delap makes final decision on next club as Ipswich striker SNUBS Man Utd transfer and could join new team NEXT WEEK

    CHELSEA are closing in on Ipswich striker Liam Delap.SunSport revealed exclusively on May 14 that the Blues were growing increasingly confident they could beat Manchester United to the £30million forward.Liam Delap has decided he wants to join ChelseaCredit: GettyA deal could be announced as early as next week as Chelsea look to build on a strong finish to the season.They won the Conference League on Wednesday just three days after securing a top four Premier League slot and qualifying for next season’s Champions League.Delap, 22, scored 12 goals despite getting relegated with Town.He has a £30m release clause in his contract and is keen to join boss Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge.READ MORE ON CHELSEAManchester United were interested but their lack of European football next season works against them. Everton were also in the hunt but Delap looks set to join Chelsea as the first of their summer signings.The club can look forward to a significant windfall with up to £100m from playing in the Champions League and the same again if they can win the Club World Cup over the summer.Ipswich want to take Chelsea striker Marc Guiu on loan in return for agreeing the sale of Delap.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeIpswich boss Kieran McKenna revealed last week that Delap had been considering his options after the Tractor Boys’ relegation was confirmed.He said: “Liam’s looking at his options for next year, which I think he is entitled to do and we support him with that.Inside Chelsea’s Conference League final celebrations as Moises Caicedo sings karaoke into the night”I think we have given him permission to do that this week. It’s a very important decision for his future. Of course there is a lot of interest – and rightly so. “I think part of his week has been having some of those conversations.”It looks more likely than not that he will move on this summer and he has interest from pretty much every club in the league, and I don’t think there are many clubs in the world who wouldn’t want to have him.”Nothing is sorted, nothing is done or completed or even very, very, very close, so that process will take its course.”Delap scored 12 goals despite Ipswich’s relegationCredit: Reuters More

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    Mystery over Martin Zubimendi’s Arsenal transfer as £51m target appears to deny medical claims in Instagram post

    MARTIN ZUBIMENDI appears to have denied claims he is undergoing a medical at Arsenal.Arsenal triggered a £51million release clause in his contract in January.Martin Zubimendi is expected to complete an Arsenal medical in the coming daysCredit: GettyThe midfielder shared a snap of himself surfingCredit: instagram @martin_zubimendiThe Spaniard appears to still be in San SebastianCredit: instagram @martin_zubimendiThe transfer has been at an advanced stage ever since and the final details are expected to be completed shortly.That includes a medical, with reports this week claiming he was set to undergo a check-up in London in the coming days.Zubimendi, 26, appeared to react to those claims with his latest Instagram post.The midfielder shared a couple of snaps from the beach including one of himself in a wetsuit, surfboard in hand.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSpanish outlet Cope report that Zubimendi is still in San Sebastian.Despite that, senior Arsenal figures expect the deal to be completed swiftly.Personal terms and the relevant documents have already been signed and agreed, as well as the payment structure around the Spaniard’s release clause.So all that is left is a medical – once that is complete he will be announced as a Gunners player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesHe will provide depth to a midfield that has already lost veteran Jorginho, who is heading to Brazilian outfit Flamengo on a free transfer with his Emirates deal expiring next month.Zubimendi is highly rated by Arteta, who convinced the Euro 2024 winner of the North London project after he turned down a switch to Arne Slot’s Liverpool last summer.Thierry Henry hits out at Mikel Arteta as trophyless Arsenal are shown up by ‘the Man Utd that everyone laughs at’It is the start of a huge summer of incomings for Arsenal as they prepare to splash around £200m on new talent to fire them to Premier League glory next term. More

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    Chelsea ‘ready to hijack Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres transfer pursuit’ hours after winning Uefa Conference League

    CHELSEA are ready to hijack Arsenal’s transfer pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, reports suggest.Arsenal had reportedly submitted a formal offer in the region of £62million to land the Sporting Lisbon ace.Chelsea want to hijack Arsenal’s pursuit of Viktor GyokeresCredit: GettyHowever, a fresh report from Portuguese outlet Record has claimed London rivals Chelsea have now entered the race to land the Swede.The Blues are said to have submitted a formal enquiry about buying the striker.This has come just hours after the club won the Conference League by beating Real Betis 4-1.Gyokeres, 26, has scored 97 goals and added 28 assists in 102 games for the Sporting since joining from Coventry in 2023.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIndeed, this season his record of 54 goals in all competitions places him as Europe’s highest goalscorer, with 12 more goals than Kylian Mbappe’s and Robert Lewandowski’s respective tally of 42 each.Chelsea were waiting until after the Conference League final in Wroclaw, Poland, to trigger their movement in the transfer market.Blues transfer chiefs want to get a deal done quickly for a new ace ahead of the Club World Cup.Ipswich Town star Liam Delap is also in talks, though he is also being pursued by Manchester United, Newcastle and Everton.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKChelsea’s tally of 64 goals in the Premier League marked them as the joint seventh highest scorers.Four players made it into double figures for the season, though only Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson managed to break double figures in the league.Inside Chelsea’s Conference League final celebrations as Moises Caicedo sings karaoke into the nightEnzo Maresca’s side are being rivalled in their pursuit of Gyokeres by Italian giants Juventus.Chelsea’s shopping list for a new forward is extensive, however. As well as Gyokeres and Delap, they have been linked with moves for Victor Osimhen, Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike.Chelsea, along with Arsenal and Europa League winners Tottenham, have also been offered the chance to sign Leroy Sane for free.In Arsenal’s case, they were the third-highest goalscorers in the top flight last season, but not one player broke double figures for them in the league.The Gunners are expected to finalise a transfer for midfielder Martin Zubimendi in the coming days while they continue pursuing more firepower.Chelsea 2025/26 Home Kit: Available Now!*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge More

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    Liverpool in race against time to complete £126m Florian Wirtz transfer as Bayer Levekusen double-deal targeted

    LIVERPOOL are in a race against time to seal the £126million record signing of Florian Wirtz before he joins up with Germany.Bayer Leverkusen star Wirtz is due to report for international duty tomorrow ahead of the Nations League semi-final with Portugal next Wednesday.Liverpool are pushing to complete a deal for Florian WirtzCredit: GettyThe attacking midfielder wants a deal agreed before he heads off.But the Germans will not go below their £126m valuation, a British record deal from a foreign club.Leverkusen turned down Liverpool’s opening bid of £86m plus add-ons earlier this week.They want £20m more up front, plus clauses to take it up to £126m.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWirtz, 22, is thought to have agreed personal terms on a five-year  deal.Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong flew to the UK on Tuesday for a medical ahead of his own £29.6m move to Anfield.Frimpong has emerged as the chosen man to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold at Anfield.The boyhood Red played his last game for the club on Sunday ahead of his exit.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAlexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid in a free transfer, with Los Blancos hoping to finalise the deal before the Club World Cup.The full-back will join former Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso at the Santiago Bernabeu.Frimpong jets into UK with Leverkusen star to complete £30m Liverpool moveAlonso was appointed as the new Real Madrid boss last week.He signed a three-year deal upon his arrival and will officially take control on June 1.Real Madrid face Al-Hilal in their first Club World Cup match next month. More

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    Crystal Palace in talks to complete Atletico Madrid star transfer with Ben Chilwell set for Chelsea return

    CRYSTAL PALACE are in talks to sign defender Reinildo Mandava.The Atletico Madrid left-back will be a free agent this summer and is being eyed by Premier League clubs.Reinildo Mandava is in talks over a move to Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyBen Chilwell is unlikely to stay at Selhurst ParkCredit: PAPalace want the Mozambique star as competition for Tyrick Mitchell.Ben Chilwell joined on loan from Chelsea in January but is not expected to stay. Yet Everton and Fulham are also fans of Reinildo.The 31-year-old, previously linked to Barcelona and Manchester United, joined Atletico from Lille in 2022.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe has since played 102 times for the club, scoring once and assisting two goals.Reinildo started ten LaLiga and three Champions League matches this season.Palace boss Oliver Glasner wants to wrap up transfer business quickly  having moaned about the time it took to do deals last year.And it is set to be a busy summer at Selhurst Park with them keen to bolster their squad ahead of their first ever Europa League campaign.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSBut Palace risk losing key players like Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze.Guehi’s contract expires in a year’s time and Newcastle could reignite their interest after seeing a £70million bid rejected last summer.How Crystal Palace outsmarted Man City in FA Cup finalAs for Eze, he is believed to have a release clause of around £65m and reports have linked him with the likes of Aston Villa and Man Utd. More