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      Man Utd and Chelsea in Jude Bellingham boost as Real Madrid put transfer operation on ice

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly put a move for Jude Bellingham on hold which will boost Chelsea and Manchester United.The two Premier League giants are keen on signing the England international who is believed to have a very bright future in the game.
      Real Madrid have reportedly cooled interest in Jude BellinghamCredit: Reuters
      Liverpool are also believed to be prominent in the race to sign Bellingham, as well as Manchester City.
      But Los Blancos have now cooled their interest in the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, according to AS.
      The report claims that the stop in interest is because of the delay to Dortmund’s meeting to establish what Bellingham’s future would be.
      The 19-year-old has a contract at the Signal Iduna Park running until 2025 and the Bundesliga side value him at over £100million.
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      It has been suggested that Madrid would be willing to wait until the summer of 2024 to sign him when he could cost less money, as he would only have a year left on his contract.
      However, it looks increasingly unlikely that the England man will still be in Germany by then.
      And Bellingham’s Premier League suitors will try to wrap up a deal to sign him this summer.
      Dortmund director Sebastian Kehl, however, insists that the former Birmingham prospect is “comfortable” at the club.
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      He said: “Jude feels very, very comfortable at Borussia Dortmund.
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      “But we still haven’t had any new talks or received any offers for him.
      “He still has two more years on his contract and is a very important piece of this team.
      “We need Jude to achieve the objectives this season and we are glad that he is so focused on football and that there is no room for other matters in his head at the moment.”
      This season, Bellingham has scored ten goals in 30 appearances in all competitions. More

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      Tammy Abraham lined up for £40m Premier League return as former club scout Roma striker

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      TAMMY ABRAHAM is being lined up for a £40million return to the Premier League.And one of his former clubs is ready to rival Manchester United for his signature.
      Roma star Tammy Abraham is being watched closely by a former sideCredit: Reuters
      Abraham, 25, has been plying his trade in Italy with Roma for the past 18 months.
      The England ace has 34 goals in 86 games for Jose Mourinho’s side.
      And he has been linked with a move to United this summer.
      But Forza Roma claims Abraham could be returning home to a different English side after being scouted by Aston Villa.
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      Unai Emery is said to be a big fan.
      And Villa are on the hunt for a powerful No9 after selling Danny Ings to West Ham in January.
      Abraham is already a firm favourite with Villa fans, having played for them on loan in the 2018/19 campaign.
      He struck 25 goals in 37 Championship games as Villa secured promotion to the top flight.
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      And a second Midlands spell could now be on the cards.
      Former Chelsea youngster Abraham may be keen on returning to England after two years abroad.
      His first season in Italy yielded an impressive 27 goals in all competitions.
      But Abraham has struggled for form this term with just seven goals in 33 games.
      Boss Mourinho is now being tipped to quit Roma should they miss out on a top four finish.
      And his exit could also signal the end of Abraham’s Serie A adventure. More

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      Chelsea star Andrey Santos joins Vasco da Gama on loan transfer until end of season… but Blues must PAY thousands

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      CHELSEA star Andrey Santos has joined Vasco de Gama on loan until the end of the season.The 18-year-old joined the Blues for £18million in January.
      Andrey Santos has joined Vasco de Gama on loan until the end of the seasonCredit: AFP
      But he is yet to break into Graham Potter’s first-team plans and the club has confirmed his loan switch to Vasco de Gama.
      They are keen for the midfielder to continue his development at the club, who he helped to promotion to Brazil’s Serie A last year.
      He was spotted in the stands on Saturday watching Vasco de Gama in action ahead of the loan switch.
      According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea will cover all of Santos’ wages for the duration of his spell in Brazil.
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      That means the Blues are set for an outlay worth thousands of pounds, without Santos even playing a minute for the club.
      However the youngster has shown promise since his move to Stamford Bridge.
      He has impressed on the international stage, captaining Brazil to glory at the Under-20s South American Championship.
      Santos scored the winner in the final against Uruguay and even finished the tournament as the joint-top scorer with six goals.
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      Potter recently revealed Santos is still awaiting a work permit to be allowed to play for Chelsea.
      The Blues reportedly applied for an exceptional talent visa to allow Santos to play but it has been turned down.
      Potter said ahead of the game against Southampton last month: “Andrey’s still in the same place. We’re looking at what the options are for him.” More

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      Barcelona slapped with summer transfer ban with LaLiga refusing to let them register players over FFP breaches

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      BARCELONA have been placed under a transfer ban this summer because of their inability to rein in costs.La Liga chief executive Javier Tebas revealed that Barca’s “questionable behaviour” had put the Catalan giants on Spanish football’s naughty step.
      Barcelona boss Xavi doesn’t look like he will be signing any players this summerCredit: AFP
      LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims Barcelona will not be able to sign players in the summerCredit: Getty
      Barca have spent wildly in recent years and tried to balance the book by effectively mortgaging future TV and other incomes by selling off a stake in the club.
      Now the Nou Camp side is embroiled in another row after it emerged they had allegedly been paying off a senior member of Spanish football’s refereeing hierarchy over multiple seasons.
      And speaking at the FT Business of Football summit in London, Tebas confirmed: “As of today, Barcelona doesn’t have any room in its budget to spend in the upcoming transfer window.
      “Barcelona has been involved in questionable behaviour which has had an impact on LaLiga – and we are acting accordingly.”
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      Tebas added: “We have ruled that they can no longer sign more players.
      “They sold off €700m in TV rights and tried to find different ways to solve the situation.

      “But they won’t be able to do that next season.
      “We have strict economic controls. At the end of each window, we tell all the clubs in La Liga what they can spend.
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      “In the case of Barcelona, they have to drop from spending on wages and transfers from €650m to €450m – so it’s a budget of minus €200m.
      “They have to reduce their investment in players and we have encouraged them to sell players because for every amount they raise in sales they can spend 40 per cent of that.”
      As for the refereeing corruption scandal, Tebas added: “It doesn’t matter that it’s Barcelona – it’s about the reputation of LaLiga as a competition.
      “This is a very serious issue. The statute of limitations has run out but we are acting on the criminality side of things.
      “Barcelona has a lot to explain about these payments.” More

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      Newcastle braced for bids for Bruno Guimaraes as Real Madrid put midfielder as one of their top transfer targets

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly braced to receive bids for Bruno Guimaraes.That’s after Real Madrid made the midfielder one of their top targets this summer.
      Real Madrid could finally move for Bruno Guimaraes this summer, with other teams interestedCredit: Getty
      Mundo Deportivo claims a host of elite sides are chasing Guimaraes following his stunning 12 months at St James’ Park.
      The Brazil star signed in a £40million move from Lyon in January 2022.
      And he’s gone on to become one of the Premier League’s best midfielders with eight goals in 34 appearances.
      Newcastle are desperate to tie Guimaraes down to a new long-term deal.
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      But it’s reckoned Real Madrid could finally come prowling after showing initial interest last summer.
      Guimaraes was seen as a replacement for Casemiro after his move to Manchester United.
      And with Toni Kroos’ future now uncertain, Real could finally launch a big-money bid.
      But they aren’t the only team interested in a swoop.
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      Juventus have been tipped for a bid after Paul Pogba’s injury nightmare since joining in the summer.
      And there are also links with Chelsea, who have already spent over £600m on new signings under Todd Boehly.
      Meanwhile, Guimaraes tweeted an emotional message to Newcastle fans after Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Man United.
      He said: “That’s football. Not always giving our best is enough. Let’s keep walking our path in pursuit of Newcastle’s success.
      “With delivery, dedication and love for the project and fans were represent.
      “Healing our wounds and moving forward in search of the top. For NUFC. For the fans.
      “I’m proud but not happy. Because I’ll never accept the defeat. I have no words for your support. Thank you so much.” More

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      Man City facing fight to keep hold of Bernardo Silva with his future ‘not clear’ as Barcelona circle for attacker

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      BERNARDO SILVA could be on his way to Barcelona with his Manchester City future up in the air, according to reports. The Portuguese star has been tracked by Barcelona for some time and was wanted in a £70million transfer last summer.
      Bernardo Silva could be on his way to BarcelonaCredit: AP
      However, this move failed, and fast forward eight months the La Liga leaders are once again set to try and land the 28-year-old.
      According to The Telegraph, Silva’s future at the club is “uncertain.”
      And Spanish outlet Sport have reported Silva’s intention is to leave the Premier League.
      Silva has once again enjoyed a strong season at the Etihad, scoring three goals and adding five assists in 23 Premier League games.
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      But with the Cityzens falling behind in the title race to Arsenal, Pep Guardiola has reshuffled his tactical layout.
      This has seen Silva deployed like an auxiliary left-back, filling in and helping City in buildup from their defensive third.
      Despite the change in position, Silva has continued to excel, ranking well in a number of metrics.
      These include ranking ninth in the division for progressive carries, 13th in goal-creating actions and 17th for tackles in the middle third.
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      Silva would likely fit Xavi’s system at Barcelona well, explaining their long-term interest.
      However, they will need to pay up the reported £71m asking price (€80m).
      Should the Blaugrana fail in their attempts to land Silva, Sport’s report suggests Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are both interested.
      Meanwhile, City could replace Silva with Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic. More

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      Chelsea star flies out to LA for knee surgery just weeks after sealing January transfer leaving fans worried

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      CHELSEA new boy Jimmy-Jay Morgan has flown out to the USA for knee surgery.The 17-year-old agreed a £6million switch from Southampton in the January transfer window.
      Chelsea youngster Jimmy-Jay Morgan is set to undergo surgery in the USCredit: Getty
      Morgan shared an image of him on a plane ready to jet off to AmericaCredit: Jimmy-Jay Morgan instagram
      But Gianluca DI Marzio’s website is now reporting an injury that was discovered during the teenager’s medical has forced him to fly out to America for treatment.
      Morgan uploaded a picture to social media of himself on board a plane with the “peace” emoji and an American flag.
      He will head to Los Angeles for the surgery – and is set to go under the knife on Friday.
      It is expected that Morgan will be sidelined for three months following the operation.
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      And it means he faces a race to be fit for the summer.
      The ex-Saints ace had hoped to feature for Chelsea during pre-season.
      But those plans could now be scuppered if his rehabilitation takes any longer than predicted.
      Morgan, who has signed a long-term deal with Chelsea, was a part of the Blues’ academy before he left for Southampton.
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      He contributed six goals and five assists in 13 games for the south-coast side’s youth team.
      And he made the bench for Saints’ Carabao Cup and FA Cup games prior to his January departure.
      Chelsea’s head of youth development and recruitment, Jim Fraser, revealed following Morgan’s arrival that he was looking forward to working with him.
      He said: “In signing Jimmy-Jay we have added a player with good potential to our academy squads.
      “His ability marks him out as an exciting striker and we are delighted he has chosen Chelsea for this next, important stage of his development.” More

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      Man Utd join Arsenal and Chelsea in Romeo Lavia transfer battle just eight-months after Southampton star left City

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have joined Arsenal and Chelsea in the race to sign Romeo Lavia, reports suggest. Lavia, 19, has enjoyed a breakout season with Southampton.
      Southampton starlet Romeo Lavia is on Manchester United’s radarCredit: Getty

      In fact, no player in the Premier League won more free-kicks than Lavia in February.
      And now the midfielder, who only joined from Manchester City last summer, is in line for a move up the table.
      According to the Daily Mail, Man Utd are the latest club to keep tabs on Lavia.
      The Belgian is already in the sights of London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal, with the Blues previously enquiring about his services.
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      However, in United’s case, he does not represent their first-choice option.
      Instead, Erik ten Hag wants to pursue a deal for Frenkie de Jong or Jude Bellingham, who both fit his desired tactical system.
      There is also a long-standing admiration for Declan Rice at Old Trafford, though Arsenal are leading the race to sign the West Ham star.
      Southampton have missed Lavia’s presence whenever he has not featured this season, winning just one of nine Premier League games he was absent.
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      This has not boded well for the Saints’ survival chances, with their poor form seeing them rooted to the bottom of the table.
      They brought Lavia in for just £14million, and while City have a £40m buyback option in the deal, relegation would weaken Southmapton’s stance on a sale.
      Man City star Kevin De Bruyne described Lavia as having the potential to be a “top player” after seeing him in training.
      He said last year: “He (Lavia) is very good. He’s been training with us since the end of last year. If he continues his development, I think he’ll be a top player.” More