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      How Man City could line up next season with Declan Rice transfer as Pep Guardiola plans midfield overhaul

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      MANCHESTER CITY could line up with a brand-new midfield featuring Declan Rice next season.Pep Guardiola is reportedly preparing a summer transfer overhaul to freshen up his title-winning machine.
      Declan Rice could join Manchester City this summerCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Pep Guardiola will be plotting his transfer dealingsCredit: Reuters
      City have won four of the last five Premier League seasons – but are in a major battle with Arsenal this term.
      Now Teamtalk state Rice is high on the Etihad wishlist for a summer switch.
      Guardiola is up against former assistant Mikel Arteta, neighbour Erik ten Hag and Graham Potter to land the West Ham captain, who has rejected a contract extension at the London Stadium.
      David Moyes has insisted the Hammers would demand at least £100million for the academy graduate and England regular.
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      But City – who also want fellow Three Lions star Jude Bellingham – could make room and funds for Rice by selling a number of midfielders.
      Kalvin Phillips only arrived from Leeds for £42m last summer but has made just 11 appearances and just two starts – one in the FA Cup and one in the League Cup – in an injury-hit campaign.
      The reports suggests the midfielder could be moved on to make space for Rice while Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan have both been linked with Barcelona.
      Mateo Kovacic is a surprise transfer target for City, too, as he prepares to enter the final 12 months of his current Chelsea contract – as does Leicester’s James Maddison – while World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister is another name linked.
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      Left-backs Ben Chilwell and Antonee Robinson are both possible replacements for Joao Cancelo if he makes his Bayern Munich move permanent while in-demand defender Josko Gvardiol could also be targeted.
      It means City’s starting XI could look very different next season- although the likes of Ederson, Ruben Dias, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish are surely safe.

      Josko Gvardiol scored against City in the Champions League but could join themCredit: Getty More

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      Fans convinced Marcel Sabitzer wants permanent Man Utd transfer after ‘sending message on Instagram’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left convinced Marcel Sabitzer wants to join the club permanently. It comes after the on-loan Bayern Munich star sent a “message” with his Instagram activity.
      Marcel Sabitzer joined Man Utd on loan in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      But fans are convinced they have discovered a secret message on his InstagramCredit: Alamy
      Sabitzer has impressed with his passing range since coming into the team
      Sabitzer, 28, joined Manchester United in January following Christian Eriksen’s lengthy injury.
      The Austrian has been at Bayern since the summer of 2021, but fans spotted an interesting feature on his Instagram page.
      This being the number of posts he has relating to Bayern and United.
      Sabitzer posted just three times to his Instagram while with the German champions, including two posts announcing his transfer from RB Leipzig.
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      However, since joining the Red Devils he has already posted 12 times since February 2.
      And fans are convinced they know the cryptic message behind it.
      One fan said: “No reason for us not to sign him up permanently!
      “Need to build that quality in depth he has the mentality and quality to be a united player.”
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      A second said: “He loves United more than Bayern… he knows he will just end up on the bench at Bayern.
      “A player of his calibre needs to be playing games which he will be doing at United. We need players like him. He’s a machine. ❤️❤️🔥🔥.”
      While a third wrote: “We need him permanently, we need to have a big squad with quality.”
      However, some fans noted the reason behind the number of posts could be related to United’s PR and marketing departments.
      One fan argued: “Tbf the club definitely makes our players do this – look how suddenly two or three of our players have made TikTok accounts at the same time.”
      A second user commented: “Man United have a PR team that handles Social Media for players. Bayern seem like they don’t.
      “I am pretty sure it has been mentioned that a lot of United players have contractual obligations in their contracts regarding social media as well.”
      “I mean, probably has a clause in his contract stating he has to post x-amount of posts for engagement/global branding,” added a third.
      On the subject of a permanent deal for Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst, Erik ten Hag was coy.
      He said: “I think it is much too quick [to decide]. [It is] much too soon to talk about that.
      “First, we are in this season and that is where the focus has to be.
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      “No distractions for what is coming next season. Only the season we are in.
      “We are in the right position at this moment, this is the position we want to be as we are now competing in three leagues [competitions].” More

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      Arsenal star Kieran Tierney ‘open to Newcastle transfer’ with left-back dropping down pecking order under Mikel Arteta

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      ARSENAL star Kieran Tierney is reportedly open to joining Newcastle this summer.That’s after tumbling down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta.
      Arsenal ace Kieran Tierney is open to joining NewcastleCredit: Getty
      Tierney, 25, has been at Arsenal since 2019 after a £25million move from Celtic.
      An instant hit with fans, he’s clocked up 122 games for the Gunners in that time.
      But Tierney has been unable to hold down a regular spot in Arsenal’s side due to numerous injury problems.
      And he is now firmly out of the loop following last summer’s capture of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Man City.
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      Versatile teammate Takehiro Tomiyasu has even been preferred on the left at times this term.
      And The Chronicle now claims Newcastle are keen on signing Tierney this summer.
      Eddie Howe has transformed the Magpies into top four contenders just one year after a mega-money Saudi takeover.
      Smart signings like Dan Burn and Nick Pope have instilled new-found discipline in Toon’s watertight defence.
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      And Tierney is seen as the missing piece of the jigsaw in place of Matt Targett.
      Indeed, it’s reckoned 35-time Scotland international would jump at the chance of first-team football at St James’ Park.

      And boss Arteta revealed yesterday that he is unsure over Tierney’s Emirates future.
      He said: “I don’t know (if Tierney is available for transfer), I’m not even thinking about it.
      “I’m thinking about what’s best for the team and the players with the right to play minutes, which they all deserve.” More

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      N’Golo Kante rejects summer free transfers with midfielder on brink of signing new long-term contract at Chelsea

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      N’GOLO KANTE has rejected summer transfers away from Chelsea in favour of staying at the club, according to reports. Kante has struggled with injuries which have seen him play just twice this season.
      N’Golo Kante is set to sign a new deal at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The Frenchman’s current deal at Stamford Bridge expires in the summer.
      Despite the arrival of Enzo Fernandez and the expected signing of another central midfielder, Kante has rejected the opportunity to move elsewhere.
      Instead, Kante is now close to sealing a new deal at Chelsea, just as he returns to training for under-fire boss Graham Potter.
      Fabrizio Romano reported Kante “loves” the Blues and wants to stay in London.
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      His report states an agreement is close, but the length of the deal remains under discussion.
      Previous reports have suggested Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool were all interested in signing the 31-year-old.
      Injury issues are becoming progressively worse for Kante since the 2019/20 season.
      Indeed, his last game for the club this season came in the 2-2 draw with Spurs on August 14.
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      His first season at Stamford Bridge in 2016/17 saw him miss just three league games, one of which was through suspension, as Chelsea lifted the title under Antonio Conte.
      He then missed just five league games through injury in the next two seasons.
      The 2019/20 season saw Kante miss 16 league games, before missing a further 18 league games in 2020/21 and 2021/22.

      The 22 games Kante has missed this season is his worst injury at Chelsea to date.
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      How Arsenal could line up as Mikel Arteta plans huge summer transfer overhaul with four major ins and SIX huge outs

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      DESPITE their table-topping performance so far this campaign, Arsenal could still line up very differently by the time next season starts. According to The Times, Arsenal’s impending Champions League qualification could spark a spending spree which could see four major players brought in.
      Mikel Arteta is set to overhaul his squad in the summerCredit: Getty
      Declan Rice is one of their top targetsCredit: Getty
      How Arsenal could line up next season
      However, departures will also be needed to help fund these signings.
      The report suggests as many as six players could be off in the summer.
      Among the incoming players, Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo have been extensively linked to the Emirates.
      Mikel Arteta is looking to bolster his midfield to fight on multiple fronts and provide injury cover.
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      Full-back is another area Arteta wants to address, with Ivan Fresneda and Denzel Dumfries both linked.
      Other targets include Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Victor Osimhen, though they will only go after the former if they fail to sign Rice or Caicedo.
      A possible line up next season could see Osimhen leading the line while Rice and Caicedo marshal the midfield with Inter Milan star Dumfries patrolling the right flank.
      Meanwhile, Granit Xhaka is set to be the highest profile player to fall victim to the squad overhaul.
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      Granit Xhaka is set to be a casualty of the new arrivalsCredit: Getty
      Kieran Tierney’s limited minutes could see him on the chopping block too, with a £25m price reportedly being set.
      A decision is also set to be made on Emile Smith Rowe, who has struggled with injuries.
      On loan stars Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Folarin Balogun are all set to leave to help fund the summer spree.

      If Arsenal don’t land Rice or Caicdeo, Milinkovic-Savic could partner Thomas Partey while Fresneda comes in at right-back.
      Meanwhile, the versatile Takehiro Tomiyasu could become the team’s second choice left-back, while Ben White can cover for William Saliba at right centre-back.
      Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Jesus could return up top too.
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      Real Madrid make Jude Bellingham and Josko Gvardiol top two transfer targets as Spaniards plan raid for young stars

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      REAL MADRID have reportedly made Jude Bellingham and Josko Gvardiol their top summer transfer targets.Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand teenagers in world football after his exploits at the World Cup and for Borussia Dortmund.
      Jude Bellingham is one of two top transfer targets for Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Croatian star Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig is the otherCredit: Getty
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the ex-Birmingham City midfield ace.
      We reported last month how Newcastle had now joined the transfer chase, while Real Madrid have also held a heavy interest in signing the teenage sensation.
      Los Blancos have been trying to work on a deal for some time with their chief scout Juni Calafat already “taking care of relations” with Bellingham’s father, Mark, who manages his son’s career.
      But there was a growing feeling that they “are becoming resigned to the fact that the financial muscle of the Premier League is almost unbeatable”.
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      However, after famously missing out on Kylian Mbappe last summer, the England international has been made one Madrid’s “main targets” for the next transfer window.
      That is according to Spanish publication Sport, who also claim that fellow World Cup star Gvardiol is the other.
      Chelsea have targeted the Croatian defender for several months and tried to sign him in January.
      But after Gvardiol scored for RB Leipzig against Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16 last week his manager Marco Rose issued a hands off warning.
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      The ace is under contract until 2027 – but that does not appear to be deterring Madrid.
      Los Blancos are allegedly preparing for the departure of midfield veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric at the end of the season along with defender Nacho Fernandez.
      And they look set to go all-out to bring in the young duo to bolster their ranks and replace them. More

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      Seven Man Utd stars facing axe by Erik ten Hag this summer to help fund transfer spending spree if Glazers stay

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could reportedly sell SEVEN players in the summer if the Glazers stay and force Erik ten Hag to raise funds.The Red Devils’ ownership situation remains unclear amid months of speculation.
      Harry Maguire is struggling for game time at Old TraffordCredit: PA
      Anthony Martial has dropped down the pecking order at Man UtdCredit: Getty
      The Glazers opened the door to selling the club earlier this season and have attracted interest from Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
      However, there is still a fear among some Man Utd fans that their despised bosses will decide to stick around.
      If that does happen, Ten Hag will likely be made to offload players in order to fund any new deals.
      And The Mirror are reporting that as many as seven stars face the chop at Old Trafford.
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      Harry Maguire
      Harry Maguire, 29, has started just five Premier League games this season as Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez continue to build a strong partnership.
      And while Ten Hag has reassured him he is a big part of his plans, United could still sell as he would command a substantial fee.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka has proven his worth over the past few months following a poor start to life under Ten Hag.
      But he could still demand a hefty price tag in the window. And with Diogo Dalot a long-term option at right-back, United may see him as expendable come the end of the season.
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      Brandon Williams
      Brandon Williams has returned from last season’s loan spell at Norwich and been outcast by Ten Hag.
      The 22-year-old has earned just one appearance this season – a five-minute outing in the Carabao Cup.
      Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are firmly ahead of him in the pecking order of left-backs, so he is an almost certain departure.

      Donny van de Beek
      Donny van de Beek has endured a torrid time since arriving from Ajax in 2020.
      And a reunion with former coach Ten Hag has done nothing to reignite his form in Manchester.
      He made just four starts for United before being ruled out with a knee injury and that could cruelly signal the end of his spell at the club.
      Anthony Martial
      Anthony Martial seemed to be a favoured forward option for Ten Hag at the start of the season.
      But continual injury issues have left him unable to establish a lengthy run in the team.
      Six goals in 14 appearances is not a bad return, but his inability to remain fit could mean United show him the exit door at the end of the campaign as he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
      Alex Telles
      Alex Telles was sent out on loan to Sevilla following the arrival of Malacia in the summer.
      But he has missed the last two months due to a knee injury and been unable to showcase his capabilities as a result.
      With his contract up in 2024, expect him to be sold this summer.
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      Eric Bailly
      Eric Bailly has made just 20 Premier League appearances since the start of the 2019/20 campaign.
      He is on a season-long loan at Marseille, but is not expected to return to Old Trafford and compete for a first-team place. More

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      Arsenal set to suffer Vitor Roque transfer blow with 18-year-old Athletico Paranaense wonderkid wanting Barcelona move

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      ARSENAL are set to miss out on Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque as he has stated his desire to join Barcelona.The Spanish giants have been leading the race for the Athletico Paranaense forward, who turned 18 on Tuesday.
      Brazil’s Vitor Roque score six goals at the U20 South American ChampionshipCredit: AP
      He has made 37 appearances for Paranaense, contributing seven goals and three assists.
      On top of his club form, he has bagged six goals in 11 appearances for Brazil’s U20s – all of which came at the South American championships earlier this year.
      Arsenal are among a host of other clubs chasing his signature, including Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle.
      However, it now seems unlikely he will move anywhere but the Nou Camp after recent remarks about the Catalan club and striker Robert Lewandowski.
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      Speaking to Sport, he said: “I feel ready to make the move to Barcelona, of course. It would be amazing to play with Lewandowski.
      “Barcelona is a dream. If I end up there, it will be a great joy for my family and me. It’d be a fantastic move.”
      Known as ‘Tigrinho’ – or ‘Little Tiger’ – in Brazil, Roque has already been likened to legendary striker Ronaldo and Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez.
      And he is not expected to go cheaply as his Paranaense contract contains a £53million release clause.
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      Former Brazil, Portugal and Chelsea boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, who is now technical director for Paranaense, has made it clear Roque is set to leave.
      The 74-year-old said: “Vitor will probably be sold.
      “He’s 17 years old and has a lot to learn on the pitch. But he’s been playing in the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Copa Libertadores since he was 16.” More