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      Bayern Munich planning huge South America takeover to help stop Premier League dominance in transfer market

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      BAYERN MUNICH are planning a major South American takeover to help stop the Premier League’s transfer dominance.The German giants have regularly been pipped to exciting young talents by their English counterparts or Spanish duo Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      Bayern Munich want to collaborate with Uruguayan side River PlateCredit: AFP or licensors
      And now ESPN report the Bundesliga side want to make their mark in the South American market to snap up players.
      It is understood Bayern are in talks with Uruguayan club River Plate over an alliance.
      The aim would be to be sister clubs, enabling the Bavarians to have their own talent pool to develop rising stars ahead of a move to Europe.
      Talks over a ten-to-15-year partnership are said to still be ongoing following the approach by a Uruguayan living in Germany.
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      Bayern would take the lead and oversee the first-division Uruguayan club, including their youth, women’s and futsal teams.
      The 2020 Champions League winners already have links with Los Angeles FC in the MLS.
      And therefore they are keen to extend their influence across North and South America by adding River Plate to their ‘family’ of clubs.
      The additional investment would also help balance the books of the Montevideo side, who would then have intentions of competing higher up the league table as title challengers.
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      Manchester City are part of a similar but far bigger and wider-scale model.
      The City Football Group also owns clubs in New York, Melbourne, Japan, Uruguay, Spain, China, India, Belgium, France, Italy and Brazil.
      However, the likes of Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and Endrick have all signed as teenagers from Brazil for Real Madrid in recent years, demonstrating the pulling power of the 14-time European champions. More

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      Man Utd share prices COLLAPSE because ‘there is a feeling the Glazers will NOT sell and club’s only worth £1.3billion’

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      A “FEELING that the Glazer family will NOT sell Manchester United” has reportedly led to the club’s share price plummeting by almost ten per cent.The Red Devils are only worth around £1.3BILLION according to new analysis – significantly less than the Glazers’ rumoured asking price.
      Avram Glazer was in attendance at Wembley to see Man Utd win the Carabao CupCredit: Alamy
      Sheikh Jassim is looking to buy the Red Devils outrightCredit: AFP
      The Glazer family have been exploring a sale since the end of last year, but are yet to receive the £6bn they want.
      Qatar’s Sheikh Jassim wants to buy the club either in its entirety now, or not at all.
      He, as well as boyhood Man United fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are both set to have initial bids rejected by the Glazers.
      Bidders are currently waiting to hear back from The Raine Group, the bank overseeing the possible sale.
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      The market value of United, who won the Carabao Cup at Wembley on Sunday in front of Avram Glazer, was thought to be at around £3.75bn. Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bids were believed to be in this region.
      However fresh reports in the Financial Times have had a big impact on their shareholders and the price of stock.

      Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol said: “The share price has fallen by almost 10 per cent and I think the reasons behind that are down to two reports in the Financial Times this weekend.
      “The first one said that Manchester United are not worth the £5bn that the Glazers are looking for if they were to sell Manchester United as, according to the FT, United are worth £1.3bn. Much less than anyone had thought before.
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      “There was also another report on Saturday which said that the bidders for Manchester United had so far not offered enough money to tempt the Glazers to sell.
      “If the Glazers were to sell then the two bidders that we know about, Sheikh Jassim from Qatar and Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS company, would have to increase their bids.
      “This has all led to a sense that the Glazers will not sell Manchester United.”
      Solhekol reiterated: “What’s happened is that the traders, the people who own shares, the value of them shares has gone down today because there is a feeling that the Glazers might not sell.
      “And if they are not going to sell, Man United is not worth £6bn, £7bn and it could be worth closer to what the Financial Times is saying, which is £1.3bn.
      “That is why the share price has gone down today.
      “Forget what has happened on the football pitch, if you’re an investor all that matters is are the Glazers going to sell the club and how much is the club worth, and at the moment, there seems to be a feeling that the Glazers are not going to sell the club.”
      He added: “The Glazers have never come out and said ‘we want to sell Manchester United’. They’ve been very clever about it. 
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      “In November they said that they were exploring alternative strategies, potentially that could lead to a sale.
      “But you could make the argument that United are playing so well at the moment, winning trophies again, is it really a good time sell? Maybe the clever thing to do is hold on to the club but just sell a small stake and use the money in redeveloping the stadium and training ground.”
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is another interested in a Man Utd takeoverCredit: AFP More

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      How Newcastle could line up after £250m transfer spree with Carabao Cup final heartbreak sparking summer rebuild

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      NEWCASTLE UNITED are reportedly set to go on a huge summer transfer spree after their Wembley heartbreak on Sunday.The Magpies were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final thanks to goals from Casemiro and an own goal from Sven Botman.
      Eddie Howe could be set for a mega summer spend with NewcastleCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Leicester City star James Maddison is believed to be the top targetCredit: Alamy
      And that meant that the North East club’s 54-year long wait for a trophy continued.
      With the backing of the mega-rich Saudi’s, supporters remain optimistic that better days lay ahead for the Toon.
      Especially with co-owner Jamie Reuben tweeting afterwards: “We will be back stronger and better.”
      Now i News is stating that “the resolve is there in the black and white corner, along with cash stumped up” to get Newcastle up with the big boys.
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      And that a big summer transformation “might land them with a £250m bill” if they bring in a number of additions designed to take Eddie Howe’s side to the next level.
      We reported previously how Leicester City’s James Maddison is their No.1 transfer target.
      The 26-year-old playmaker has been in sensational form this term in the Premier League and has caught the eye of Newcastle and Tottenham.
      The Magpies lodged two bids worth £40million and £45m last summer but had both rejected.
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      Since then Maddison has gone on to enjoy a fine campaign with the struggling Foxes and earned a place in Gareth Southgate’s England World Cup squad.
      Despite talks set to restart with Leicester over a new deal, Howe still hopes to bring the attacker to Tyneside.
      Speculation has also mounted that Toon will launch another transfer bid for Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby after failing to prise the 23-year-old winger to Tyneside last summer.
      Despite their impressive defensive record, there have also been reports that Howe wants to strengthen his backline.
      Question marks have been raised over fan favourite Dan Burn at left-back, and that could potentially see a new arrival in that position.
      One man who may be available is Joao Cancelo, who is currently impressing on loan at Bayern Munich after a fall-out with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola last month.

      SunSport understands that the shock deal included an option to buy the 28-year-old at the end of the season for around £61.5m.
      However, if Newcastle come knocking then the Portuguese star could have something to think about.
      The injury records of Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson have also hindered the Magpies at times.
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      And they could also join the countless other clubs in the chase to sign Napoli hotshot Victor Osimhen.
      Manchester United are believed to be at the front of the pack for the Nigerian, whose Italian employers are demanding at least a whopping £107m for. More

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      Phil Neville ‘wants to sign Man Utd flop for Inter Miami alongside Messi and Busquets’

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      INTER MIAMI remain intent on signing some of Europe’s top talent, including one Manchester United flop. The Major League Soccer side, headed by Phil Neville, are in well-documented pursuits for European Football legends Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
      Lionel Messi is one major target for Inter MiamiCredit: Rex
      Phil Neville confirmed interest in Messi and Sergio BusquetsCredit: AP
      Both stars are available on a free transfer in the summer, and the David Beckham-owned football franchise is eager to expand the team’s reach by signing some major names.
      According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, their latest target is Juventus star Angel Di Maria.
      Di Maria, who has played for the likes of Real Madrid, Man Utd and Paris Saint-Germain, is out of contract in the summer.
      And a report from AS Colombia suggests Di Maria is not looking to continue with the Italian giants.
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      Instead, the 35-year-old – who scored a stunning goal in the Europa League – will consider offers from Saudi Arabia and America.
      It comes after Juventus were slapped with a 15-point deduction following a transfer scam which allowed them to make capital gains through inflated transfer fees.
      Di Maria’s potential availability falls into Inter Miami’s transfer target criteria.
      Neville has previously confirmed the club’s interest, saying: “I’m not going to deny [it and say] there isn’t truth in the speculation that we’re interested in Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets.
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      Angel Di Maria is the latest star on David Beckham’s wishlist for MiamiCredit: Getty
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      “Since I joined Inter Miami, I think we’ve been linked with every single top player in world football.
      “From Sergio Ramos, Dani Alves, Robert Lewandowski, Willian, Cesc Fàbregas, Luis Suárez… all of them you can rattle off.
      “We’re always going to be linked with the best players in the world.
      “We had Gonzalo Higuaín and Blaise Matuidi. Now we’ve got the opportunity to bring in some new designated players [who fall outside the league’s salary cap] following their retirements.”
      Neville added: “We want to bring the best players in the world to this football club.
      “Messi and Busquets are the two that stand out more in recent years.
      “They’re great players who would still be a massive benefit to this organisation. For MLS, it would be a game-changer.”
      Beckham has also publicly spoken about Messi being a dream signing.
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      He said: “Everyone has their wish list, everyone does, but if you look at the way Leo and Cristiano are still playing, even at what you might think is the later stage of their careers, I don’t see it ending for them.
      “They’re playing at such a high level that it’s hard to see them leaving the clubs they are at, but we will see. You never know what can happen in football.” More

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      Man City ‘want World Cup winner Mac Allister’ but face huge transfer fight that could see asking price rocket

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly considering a swoop for Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.City boss Pep Guardiola is currently on the hunt for a new midfielder with Bernardo Silva expected to leave the Etihad this summer.
      Man City are interested in signing Mac AllisterCredit: Getty
      And according to The Daily Star, he believes Mac Allister could be the perfect addition to the squad.
      Brighton have valued the Argentina international at around £70million, but they could receive much more should a bidding war take place.
      Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal are also understood to be keen on the prospect of signing Mac Allister this summer following his impressive World Cup campaign.
      The 24-year-old played a pivotal role in Argentina’s World Cup winning squad last year.
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      And he has continued to shine for Brighton in the Premier League this season with five goals in 19 appearances.
      Mac Allister is one of three players that could leave the Amex Stadium in the summer.
      Moises Caicedo and Evan Ferguson have also been linked with a move away.
      Arsenal pushed to sign Caicedo throughout the January transfer window, but the Seagulls refused to sell the midfielder despite his plea to leave.
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      The Gunners are expected to make another swoop when the summer transfer window opens, with West Ham’s Declan Rice also considered a priority target.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea and Tottenham are set to battle it out for 18-year-old Ferguson.
      Spurs regard the striker as someone who could develop into a potential long-term replacement for Harry Kane.
      But Chelsea boss Graham Potter is eager to reunite with the former academy star. More

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      West Ham and Leicester in £25m transfer tussle for Leverkusen’s Odilon Kossounou after Hammers’ failed deadline day bid

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      WEST HAM and Leicester are ready to fight it out for Bayer  Leverkusen’s powerful centre-half Odilon Kossounou.The Ivory Coast international wants to leave the Bundesliga club.
      West Ham and Leicester will battle for Bayer Leverkusen’s Odilon KossounouCredit: Getty
      And both Premier League teams are on his trail for next season.
      Kossounou, 22, was one of the most wanted defenders around when he went to Germany from Bruges two years ago.
      But he has fallen out of favour this campaign and now the commanding player has his sights on England.
      The Hammers are set to renew their interest after boss David Moyes failed in a loan bid for him at the end of the January window.
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      The Foxes are keen as manager Brendan Rodgers wants another centre-half, despite landing Harry Souttar from Stoke.
      Nottingham Forest are also keeping an eye on developments.
      They initially inquired about Kossounou’s team-mate Jonathan Tah in January and were turned down.
      Leverkusen will look for £25million.
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      But both West Ham and Leicester will want to get that fee down and even try a loan-to-buy arrangement.
      There would be no work permit problems for Kossounou and his wages are not huge.
      The player is keen on a fresh start and his priority will be to play regularly for his next club. More

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      Olivier Giroud wants ANOTHER London move as ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star eyes shock transfer

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is open to a move back to the Premier League — at a London club.The French veteran striker has one eye on a move away from AC Milan, where his contract runs out in the summer.
      Olivier Giroud managed to become a popular figure at both Arsenal and Chelsea during his nine-year stay in EnglandCredit: Getty
      World Cup finalist Giroud was a star for Arsenal and Chelsea but could be a real coup for one of the lesser clubs if they can fund his wages.
      He was a late target for Everton in the last window but did not want to be that far away from the capital.
      If he does leave the San Siro, the 36-year-old will not be short of admirers after a long career at the top level.
      West Ham, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Brentford could all be potential destinations for Giroud, with the Hammers and Eagles particularly short of goals this season.
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      The forward needs only to look at former Chelsea team-mate Willian and his career turnaround at Craven Cottage to be tempted to moving back to the capital.
      Giroud has led the line for AC Milan this season and delivered seven goals and four assists.
      It follows on from his nine-year stay in England where he first spent six years at the Emirates before making the switch to west London.
      He would win the FA Cup a combined four times and pick up a Champions League medal with Chelsea in 2021.
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      Giroud’s best goal-scoring season would come in the 2015-16 campaign when he notched up 24 goals for Arsenal in all competitions.
      Perhaps his most well-remembered goal was his jaw-dropping scorpion-kick effort against Crystal Palace in 2017. More

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      Newcastle to take on Tottenham for ‘Guernsey Grealish’ but young midfielder has £25m transfer price-tag

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      NEWCASTLE are considering a move for Bristol City youngster Alex Scott.The midfielder, 19, has attracted interest from a host of top Premier League clubs after an impressive season under Nigel Pearson.
      Alex Scott has been in sensational form for Bristol CityCredit: Rex
      Scott was a target for Wolves in the January window, though the Championship club were thought to have slapped a whopping £25million price tag on the England Under-20 international.
      Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace are all tracking Scott’s progress, while Newcastle scouts have kept a keen eye on his performances this term.
      Scott has five assists for Pearson’s City side so far this season and is emerging as one of the brightest young talents in the second tier.
      The Robins, who sold striker Antoine Semenyo to Bournemouth in the summer, are braced for further interest in Scott this summer.
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      Scott joined the club as a 16-year-old in 2020 from FC Guernsey and is viewed as the ideal profile for the Toon as they continue to develop under Eddie Howe.
      The Magpies have shied away from huge money star signings since their Saudi-backed takeover, with Howe keen to develop young players at St. James’ Park.
      Scott has drawn comparisons with Man City ace Jack Grealish due to the way he runs with the ball, and has an eye for a pass, and has been dubbed the ‘Guernsey Grealish’.
      But last week, he said he would be happy to follow in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham by moving abroad to further his career.
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      Bellingham swapped Birmingham City for Borussia Dortmund, where he has blossomed into one of the best midfielders in the world in 2020.
      “Jude has almost set the bar for any young lad in England to go abroad,” Scott told Bristol Live.
      “I think another lad who was in our Euros squad, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, is at Borussia Dortmund too. He moved over there as a young lad at 16. 
      “Seeing what they’re doing, I think it motivates a lot of young lads who maybe are on a similar path.
      “I think it’s becoming a lot more normal for lads from England to go abroad and get their chance because, obviously, it’s hard to get your chance in the Premier League at a young age over here.” More