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      Man Utd transfer blow as arch-rivals ‘Liverpool steal march on top target Kim Min-jae with Napoli man keen on Reds’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Kim Min-jae with Liverpool reportedly keen on the Napoli star.The centre-back has impressed since signing for the Serie A giants from Fenerbahce last summer.
      Liverpool are favourites to land Kim Min-jaeCredit: Getty
      He has attracted interest from a host of European clubs including Paris Saint-Germain.
      Napoli are believed to be keen to tie him down to a new contract as a result, which could include increasing his buyout clause to £79million.
      United have been linked to the South Korea international throughout the season.
      But it seems rivals Liverpool have overtaken them in the race to sign the 26-year-old, according to Foot Mercato.
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      However Kim is in no hurry to leave Napoli, who are on course to win the league for the first time in 33 years.
      When asked about this future during the international break, he said: “As you know, those rumours are not true at all. I want to focus on my team. I have many tournaments to play.
      “It’s been four or years I have had these rumours. It’s uncomfortable. I wish you don’t spread those stories.
      “I cannot be bothered by transfer rumours because they aren’t true. Now I’m focusing on the team, rather than that kind of nonsense.
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      “There are so many important matches to go and right now I only want to focus on Napoli.”
      Tottenham have also been linked to the defender but it could take a huge sum for Napoli to let him leave. More

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      Man Utd ‘hope to pinch Chelsea star Joao Felix in summer transfer steal with no buy clause in Blues loan deal’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED hope to steal Joao Felix away from Chelsea in the summer.The striker joined the Blues on loan in January but it is believed they are seeking a permanent move.
      Manchester United hope to pinch Joao Felix from ChelseaCredit: Getty
      However Chelsea did not include a clause in the deal to make the move permanent, so other clubs can make an approach.
      United have been linked to Felix for some time and are monitoring his current situation, according to Mundo Deportivo.
      Erik ten Hag is reportedly prioritising a move for a striker when the summer transfer window re-opens.
      And it is believed Felix could be available for £88million, though the Red Devils are hopeful of a more “favourable deal”.
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      However the Portugal international reportedly wants to stay at Chelsea, though he refused to be drawn in to speculation about his future.
      Felix, 23, told the LondonBluePod: “For now I’m on loan at Chelsea, so I don’t know the future yet, but I’m here and I see that it’s a big club with a big project.
      “I know that Chelsea is a great European team, I feel it and I can see it.”
      It is possible Felix could stay at Atletico, with club captain Koke ready to welcome him back into the squad.
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      He said of the striker’s future: “They were important players within the team. They made the decision to leave.
      “Joao transferred and Cunha transferred. They are decisions of each one.
      “Totally respectable. Joao is picking up the rhythm of the games, he is gaining confidence for the coming season to come back here.
      “And to Cunha, I wish him all the best.” More

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      Viktor Gyokeres signs up with top agency used by Man Utd and Barca stars as West Ham lead transfer race for Coventry ace

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      COVENTRY’S top scorer Viktor Gyokeres has signed up with top agent Hasan Cetinkaya.The Sweden forward, 24, has left Nordic Sky agency to work with the 46-year-old.
      Gyokeres has signed with a new agentCredit: PA
      Cetinkaya is a retired midfielder with some high-class clients at top clubs, including Barcelona and Manchester United.
      Second-tier City are pushing for promotion but 19-goal Gyokeres may leave this summer if they do not go up.
      West Ham are front-runners but other clubs in the Prem and Europe will want him too.
      Hammers boss David Moyes has been keeping a close eye on the striker recently.
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      And he even took a solo trip to watch him play a few weeks ago.
      West Ham could be forced into signing at least two new forwards when the summer transfer window opens.
      Michail Antonio, who has less than 18 months remaining on his current contract, could leave at the end of the season with Everton known to be interested.
      And Gianluca Scamacca is yet to find his feet in London, so he could be heading for a move away.
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      The Hammers currently sit 19th in the Premier League table and they are in huge danger of relegation to the Championship.
      Moyes reportedly fears he could be sacked by West Ham chiefs if the club do not win against fellow relegation candidates Southampton on Sunday. More

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      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to send Calvin Ramsay on loan next season after £6.5m transfer from Aberdeen

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      JURGEN Klopp will send Liverpool rookie Calvin Ramsay out on loan next season.The Scottish right-back, 19, joined the Reds in a £6.5million move from Aberdeen last June.
      Ramsay is expected to leave Liverpool on loan next seasonCredit: Getty
      The 19-year-old was ruled out for the rest of the season in FebruaryCredit: Getty
      He made just two senior appearances before his season was cut short earlier this year due to a knee injury.
      And Klopp wants him to get back to regular action as soon as possible.
      The Liverpool boss is eager to send Ramsay out on loan next season so that he gains more first team experience.
      When speaking about the teenager in February, Klopp said: “We cannot play catch-up all the time with him because he is a great talent, a real talent, who had the most unlucky start possible.
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      “But in the end when he finishes his career at 36 or 37 or whatever, if he can say then, ‘The most difficult year of my career was the first’, or the second in his case maybe, that’s absolutely OK because all the others were better and we did the right things in the first two.
      “So, that’s what we try to do now with him.”
      The Liverpool boss recently revealed that he has already put plans in place for the 2023-24 campaign.
      During his press conference on Friday, he admitted that the club used the international break to hold “positive talks” with several players.
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      He said: “It was good. I couldn’t plan training sessions as we didn’t know who was here, so yes (I did use it as time to get prepared for next season).
      “Player side, positive. There are talks, but no decisions. We are busy as you can imagine.” More

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      Barcelona want Man City ace Gundogan on free transfer after failing to land £60m Bernardo Silva

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      BARCELONA will switch their sights to a summer raid for Ilkay Gundogan after giving up on trying to land Bernardo Silva.The Spanish league leaders are long-term admirers of Bernardo, and hoped to land the Manchester City midfielder in the next window.
      Barcelona are planning a swoop for Ilkay Gundogan this summer on a free transferCredit: Getty
      But Barca have accepted that they will be unable to meet a likely asking price of around £60 million, and have quickly turned their attention to Gundogan.
      The 32-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season.
      And the German has promised City he will make a decision on his plans shortly.
      Gundogan is happy in Manchester, but although City would also like him to stay, it is understood they are only offering a one-year deal.
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      And Barca have already let the player’s representatives know they are keen to take him to the Nou Camp on a contract double the length.
      Gundogan grabbed his fifth goal of the season in City’s 4-1 victory over Liverpool on Saturday.
      The star has played nearly 300 games for the Cityzens since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2016.
      He was the first signing of the Pep Guardiola era.
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      Gundogan was elected as club captain for the current campaign by his City team-mates after Fernandinho left.
      He has won four Premier League titles, four League Cups and the FA Cup during his time at the Etihad. More

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      Burnley line up £15m Man Utd-linked goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen for Premier League campaign in huge transfer coup

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      BURNLEY chief Vincent Kompany wants to snatch Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen from his old club Anderlecht.Verbruggen, 20, looks one of the best prospects in Europe and the Clarets boss is back on his trail after attempting to bring the stopper with him to Turf Moor last summer.
      Bart Verbruggen has attracted plenty of interest from EnglandCredit: Rex
      Since then, the Bartman has enhanced his reputation by claiming the first-team spot at the Belgian side and also being called up by Holland for their Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and Gibraltar.
      Liverpool are also very keen on Verbruggen — as we first revealed in February — but that would be as a long-term replacement for current Kop No 1 Alisson, with no guarantee of game time.
      Kompany’s runaway Championship leaders could offer Premier League football and a step up the ladder immediately, which could be a huge temptation.
      Anderlecht want around £15million for Verbruggen, which could turn out to be a shrewd investment.
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      Kompany’s former Manchester City team-mate Arijanet Muric has been the Clarets’ first choice stopper this term.
      He has made 36 Championship appearances, keeping 16 clean sheets.
      In addition to Burnley and Liverpool, Manchester United are reportedly interested in Verbruggen.
      Belgian outlet HLN claim the Red Devils are weighing up a bid for Anderlecht’s 6ft 4in gloveman Verbruggen.
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      David de Gea is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
      But Erik ten Hag’s men are reportedly keen even if De Gea stays beyond the end of this season.
      Verbruggen has played 31 times in all competitions this season. More

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      Jurgen Klopp reveals Liverpool used break to hold ‘positive transfer talks’ with Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount targets

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      LIVERPOOL manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he used the international break to hold “positive talks” ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.The Reds are in a battle for Champions League qualification – although there hopes were hit after getting hammered 4-1 by Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime.
      Klopp held ‘positive talks’ during the international breakCredit: PA
      Despite his rocky season so far, Klopp already has his sights set on the future.
      During his press conference on Friday, he admitted that the club used the international break to put plans in place ahead of the summer.
      He said: “It was good. I couldn’t plan training sessions as we didn’t know who was here, so yes (I did use it as time to get prepared for next season).
      “Player side, positive. There are talks, but no decisions. We are busy as you can imagine.”
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      Liverpool are expected to undergo a rebuild in the summer as they look to bounce back to the top of the Premier League.
      And several transfer targets have already been established.
      Jude Bellingham is understood to be at the top of Klopp’s transfer wishlist going into the summer window.
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      Liverpool want to sign BellinghamCredit: Alamy
      Mount is also a transfer targetCredit: Getty
      However, the Reds will have to table a huge bid to sign him.
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      Borussia Dortmund reportedly want at least £110million for the England midfielder.
      So if Liverpool did decide to match that price, it would make Bellingham a Premier League record signing.
      However, they could seek a cheaper alternative with Mason Mount set to be available.
      Klopp is understood to be a huge admirer of the £70m-rated Chelsea star. More

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      Arsenal outcast hints that Mikel Arteta will regret letting him go and says ‘I could have been important for this club’

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      ARSENAL outcast Nicolas Pepe has hinted that Mikel Arteta will regret letting him go if he leaves the club permanently. The Ivorian was signed by the Gunners for a fee of £72million in 2019 from Lille.
      Mikel Arteta sent Nicolas Pepe out on loan to NiceCredit: AP
      Nicolas Pepe is unsure where he will be playing next seasonCredit: AFP
      After three seasons in North London, he was loaned out to French side Nice for the current campaign.
      Pepe is uncertain on where his future lies, telling France Bleu: “I’m very happy at Nice, there are still two important months for the club.
      “I want to focus on the last two months and then rest, I don’t know. There will be discussions.
      “I don’t know what Arsenal want to do. I still have a lot of friends there.
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      “I could have been important for this club, but it’s the manager’s choices.”
      Pepe has just a year remaining on his contract at the Emirates Stadium.
      He has played 25 times for Nice this season, scoring eight goals.
      The club, owned by potential Man Utd buyer Sir Jim Ratcliffe, sit seventh in Ligue 1 and are in the quarter-finals of the Conference League.
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      In an Arsenal shirt, Pepe has played 112 matches, scoring 27 goals.
      He also helped the club win the FA Cup in 2020.
      The emergence of Bukayo Saka led to Pepe’s place in the team being taken. More