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      Ben Chilwell ‘leads shock Chelsea transfer list with future of England star and fellow key man far from certain’

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      BEN CHILWELL could be among Chelsea’s top candidates to be sold during the summer transfer window.The Blues are planning a significant clearout following two years under Todd Boehly’s ownership, which has already seen them splashing over £1billion on transfers alone.Chelsea star Ben Chilwell could be on his way out of Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyChelsea’s starting goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic could also leaveCredit: AlamyAccording to The Athletic, the West Londoners are set to offload a number of players, including a few key man from last season.The report claims the compatibility of Chilwell, 27, with new manager Enzo Maresca’s style is “less than clear”.The full-back is one of Chelsea’s highest earners and the club could be open to selling him if the price is right.However, the England international’s injury record could have a negative effect in the transfer market.Read More on ChelseaDjordje Petrovic, meanwhile, appears an even more likely candidate to be sold, despite playing as Chelsea’s No1 last season under former boss Mauricio Pochettino.There are doubts about Petrovic’s ability to play in the way Maresca demands, and his impressive performances last term have club chiefs believing they could make a profit this summer.Conor Gallagher’s situation continues to be unclear as there is an equal chance of a departure and a contract renewal.Gallagher has 12 months left on his contract and is expected to join the team for the pre-season tour in the US while various Premier League clubs continue to monitor his situation.Most read in FootballKepa Arrizabalaga could be on his way out after an unsuccessful loan stint at Real Madrid as Al-Ittihad continue to hold talks after having an opening bid rejected.Chelsea are also expecting to receive good news from Napoli, with the Italians seeing Romelu Lukaku as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen.Chelsea stars board flight to California for pre-season tour of USAnd Lens have expressed interest in Malang Sarr during the summer transfer window.Chelsea would only consider permanent deals for Kepa, Lukaku and Sarr due to their sizeable wages.Lesley Ugochukwu, Harvey Vale and Leo Castledine have all been earmarked for loan moves.Trevoh Chalobah, who was left out of the pre-season squad, Armando Broja, Cesare Casadei and David Datro Fofana could all be sold if acceptable offers arrive. More

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      Man Utd’s iconic Class of ’92 snap up Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer as wonderkid looks to revitalise his career

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      FORMER Liverpool midfielder Ben Woodburn, the youngest goalscorer in the club’s history, has joined League Two club Salford.Woodburn scored on his second Reds appearance against Leeds aged 17 years and 45 days in 2016 but left Anfield in 2022.Ben Woodburn was the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool’s historyCredit: GettyHe has has now joined Salford – a team owned by stars from Liverpool’s fiercest rivalsCredit: GettyWoodburn celebrates making history with his former Liverpool team-matesCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe was unable to earn consistent first-team football and went out on four loans before being let go.And now the 24-year-old has joined Salford – a team jointly-owned by Manchester United’s legendary Class of ’92.Woodburn signed a two-year deal with Salford after being released from Preston North End following 63 appearances this summer.He will be reunited with Salford boss Karl Robinson – who managed him during his loan spell at Oxford.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSWoodburn said: “Obviously, I have a bit of a connection as I played under the gaffer at Oxford, me and him got on really well.”It was a bit of a pull to come here. I really enjoyed my time under Karl, it was a shame it got cut short with an injury that I had.”But, I am just really excited to get back playing under him.”“Most teams that I have been at, we’ve been pushing for the top end of the table, so hopefully we can do that here and get Salford back where they should be, near the top of the table.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Ammies, co-owned by Gary Neville and other members of United’s famed Class of ’92, appointed Robinson in January.Woodburn has managed 11 caps for Wales though the last of those came in 2021. Manchester United’s top transfer targetsIt has been a busy summer for Salford, who have already added to their ranks the likes of James Chester – a former United star – and Cole Stockton. Woodburn’s Liverpool careerHe joined Liverpool’s under-7s where he steadily progressed through the youth ranks.When he was 15 years old, Woodburn left his school, and was fast-tracked from Liverpool’s under-16s to the under-18s where his rapid development saw him included in Liverpool’s “Futures Group”.Having impressed first-team manager Jurgen Klopp, Woodburn was handed his non-competitive debut during the 2016–17 pre-season in a 1–0 win over Tranmere Rovers.He came off the bench in Liverpool’s next match to score one and assist another for Roberto Firmino in a 5–0 friendly win over Fleetwood Town.Woodburn then, along with Kevin Stewart and fellow academy graduate Trent Alexander-Arnold, signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in November 2016.He became Liverpool’s youngest goalscorer when he came off the bench to score in an EFL Cup quarter-final win over Leeds United, bettering Michael Owen’s record by 98 days.Woodburn joined Sheffield United, Oxford, and Blackpool on loan after leaving Anfield two years agoCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Chelsea make shock approach for LaLiga goalkeeper as Blues draw up four-man transfer shortlist

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      CHELSEA have made an initial approach for Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, according to reports.The Blues are in the market for a new No1 after both Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic had spells between the sticks last season. Filip Jorgensen is wanted by ChelseaCredit: GettyNew manager Enzo Maresca supposedly wants a goalkeeper comfortable with the ball at his feet. Chelsea chiefs have identified Jorgensen and talks have begun with the player’s representatives, according to Fabrizio Romano.The Dane played 37 times for Villarreal last season and made 143 saves – which was more than any other goalkeeper in LaLiga.Jorgensen reportedly has a £34million release clause.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the 22-year-old is one of four stoppers on Chelsea’s summer shortlist.Leicester keeper Mads Hermansen, who worked with Maresca as they won the Championship last term, is one of those on the club’s radar.Meanwhile, no talks have started for Valencia and Georgia’s Euro 2024 star Giorgi Mamardashvili.But Chelsea may need to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga before any possible incomings.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spaniard is holding out for a move back to Real Madrid after spending last season on loan there.Todd Boehly has continued to splash the cash this summer despite the threat of breaking PSR rules, having already signed Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, Renato Veiga and Marc Guiu.Chelsea fans can’t wait for new season as video of training session emerges – but some fear ‘we’re revealing too much’ More

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      Aston Villa complete club record Amadou Onana transfer as Everton confirm departure in brief statement

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      ASTON VILLA have completed the signing of Amadou Onana for a club record deal.Unai Emery’s side have paid £50million for the Everton star.Amadou Onana has joined Aston Villa for £50mCredit: Instagram / @avfcofficialOnana made 37 appearances for Everton last seasonCredit: PAThe Toffees confirmed the news in a short statement, which read: “Amadou Onana has joined Aston Villa on a permanent transfer.”The midfielder, who joined Everton from Lille in August 2022, made 75 appearances for the Blues, scoring four goals.”He had previously had spells with Hamburg and Hoffenheim in Germany.”Everton thanks Amadou for his service and wishes him well for the future.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOnana, 22, has supposedly signed a five-year contract at Villa Park. The transfer sees the club smash their transfer record after spending £46m on Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen last summer.Onana played every minute for Belgium at Euro 2024 and managed 37 appearances for Everton last season.He has previously been linked with the likes of Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Manchester United – with the latter reportedly failing in a last ditch attempt to hijack the move.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe arrival of Onana bolsters Emery’s options in midfielder ahead of the club’s Champions League campaign after they sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus for £42.35m.Villa have already splashed the cash this summer – bringing in eight new players.Aston Villa stars and wags go wild as Emi Martinez soaks team in champagne after Haaland goal secures Champions LeagueAston Villa’s summer signings Amadou Onana £50mIan Maatsen £37.5mJaden Philogene £15mSamuel Iling-Junior £14.3mEnzo Barrenechea £9.7mLewis Dobbin £9mKosta Nedeljkovic £8mRoss Barkley £5m More

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      Former England star Gareth Barry, 43, comes out of retirement four years after hanging up his boots

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      GARETH BARRY has come out of retirement to play non-league football.Barry’s Premier League career stretched over 20 years playing for Aston Villa, Manchester City, Everton and West Brom. Gareth Barry has come out of football retirementCredit: PA:Empics SportBarry has signed for Mid Sussex side HurstpierpointHe won the title with City in 2012 and earned 53 England caps, scoring three goals.Barry announced his retirement in 2020 during his time at West Brom – but he will now drop down the levels.That is because the 43-year-old has signed for Mid Sussex side Hurstpierpoint.A social media post read: “We are beyond delighted to announce that former England international and all-time Premier League record appearance holder, Gareth Barry, has signed for Hurstpierpoint Football Club.READ MORE IN football “Gareth has a long-standing association with the village through his good friend, and our Coach, Michael Standing; so it seemed an obvious move to get him involved with the football club.”His quality in training has been unreal, so we’re all very excited to see him pull on the shirt and grace the Fairfield turf later on this season. Welcome to Hurstpierpoint, Gareth.”Hurstpierpoint, established in 1886, play in the 11th tier of English football. Mr Reliable, Barry, holds the record for most Premier League appearances with 653 overall.Most read in FootballMost Prem appearances Gareth Barry, 653 James Milner, 634 Ryan Giggs, 632Frank Lampard, 609David James, 572Gary Speed, 535Emile Heskey, 516Mark Schwarzer, 514Jamie Carragher, 508 Phil Neville, 505 But his throne is under threat with James Milner trailing behind by 19 with 634 ahead of the new season. Milner, 38, played 15 times for Brighton in the league last season and was rewarded with a one-year contract extension. Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promise More

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      Jadon Sancho ‘close to agreeing shock PSG transfer’ just days after returning to Man Utd fold

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      JADON SANCHO is close to agreeing personal terms for a move away from Manchester United, reports say. The forward had a public fallout with United manager Erik ten Hag last September which resulted in his exile from the squad. Jadon Sancho is ‘close to agreeing personal terms to PSG’Credit: AlamyBut Sancho revived his career with a loan back to Borussia Dortmund – three years after his £73million transfer to Old Trafford. The winger made 21 appearances and grabbed three goals on his way to re-finding form.Still, Dortmund were unable to make a permanent move for Sancho – paving his return to United. And the England international did make his way back to training and appeared in the fold for the upcoming season. READ MORE ON MAN UTDSancho even played his first game for United since August as he lined up in a friendly against Rangers.Ten Hag’s side won 2-0 with Amad Diallo and Joe Hugill scoring and £50m man Leny Yoro playing in defence.But in another twist, according to Foot Mercato and Lequipe, Sancho and PSG are close to an agreement on personal terms. The French champions are looking to replace Kylian Mbappe this summer after the superstar’s move to Real Madrid. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSancho’s United history July 23, 2021 – Sancho signs for Man Utd for £73m after a three-year transfer sagaSeptember 3, 2023 – Ten Hag drops Jadon Sancho from Man Utd squad due to his ‘performance in training’ – but player says he has been made a ‘scapegoat’September 14, 2023 – Removed from Man Utd first-team squad and suspendedJanuary 12, 2024 – Re-signs for Borussia Dortmund on loan until the end of the seasonJanuary 13, 2024 – Comes off the bench and provides assist on return in 3-0 win over Darmstadt 98March 9, 2024 – Scores first goal back at Dortmund in 2-1 win over Werder BremenMay 1, 2024 – Provides incredible solo performance against PSG in Champions League semi-finalJuly 12, 2024 – Returns to Man Utd training for first timeJuly 16, 2024 – Ten Hag speaks out on Sancho’s return to say ‘we’ve drawn the line’PSG’s sporting director Luis Campos is said to have been impressed by Sancho’s performances in Germany and against his club in the Champions League semi-final.And he is now a top priority after a deal for Napoli’s Victor Osimhen hit the rocks. United are believed to have already been in talks with PSG over the signing of defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte. And the Ligue 1 champions are also understood to also be interested in Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes. United had placed a £40million price tag on Sancho – almost half what they paid Dortmund in 2021. But, Ten Hag spoke out about welcoming the player back into the squad after they held talks to squash their past disputes.He commented: “As we said, we’ve drawn the line.”Manchester United needs good players and Jadon is a good player. We have drawn that line and we move on.”Sancho was made to train on his own last year after publicly lashing out at Ten Hag last season following defeat to Arsenal. READ MORE SUN STORIESTen Hag claimed Sancho was dropped as a result of poor training performances – but the player argued he was being made a “scapegoat”.Refusal to apologise to the manager then resulted in his expulsion from the side until he was loaned out to Dortmund. Sancho returned to United in a friendly against RangersCredit: Getty More

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      Crystal Palace chiefs flying to France to sign top transfer target after SIX YEARS of chasing former Prem star

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      CRYSTAL PALACE will fly to France in a bid to seal a deal with Marseille for Senegal speedster Ismaila Sarr.Palace have decided to go full out for Sarr, 26, who is available and could be persuaded to return to the Prem where he starred with Watford.Crystal Palace are closing in on the signing of Ismaila SarrCredit: GettyCoach Oliver Glasner is keen on the swoop while sporting director Dougie Freedman has been on Sarr’s trail for SIX YEARS and looks close to finally getting his man.Sarr knows Marseille want to sell but hoped to convince them to change their mind.The wideman has linked up with a new agent recently and previously was even in a London hotel ready to join the Eagles before the switch fell through during a past window.But now a face-to-face meeting could finally end the saga and give Palace another attacking option following Michael Olise’s sale to Bundesliga side Bayern Munich.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSarr scored 34 goals and provided 22 assists in 131 games for Watford between Meanwhile a move for Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa, 19, is on hold because of fears with his injury record while Jobe Bellingham, 18, may be happy to bide his time at Sunderland and wait for a bigger club.Palace are also in the hunt for Arsenal forward Emile Smith Rowe, 23, along with Fulham — but neither have had encouragement from the player’s camp.The Gunners rejected bids from both clubs despite Smith Rowe making just 13 Prem appearances last season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe North Londoners value the midfielder, who has two years left on his contract, between £25m and £30m.Palace could raise funds by selling Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, who is subject to a £7m bid from Southampton.Mason Greenwood SIGNS for Marseille as Man Utd release brief statement after transfer More

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      Former Chelsea star demands Blues SELL Enzo Fernandez as he will ‘never be forgiven’ over racism storm

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      FORMER Chelsea star Tony Cascarino reckons his old side should SELL Enzo Fernandez.The Argentina star is in hot water after filming himself and international teammates singing a vile racist song about the French national team.Tony Cascarino believes Chelsea will have to sell Enzo Fernandez after his racism stormCredit: PAThe Argentina ace filmed himself singing a vile chant about the French national teamCredit: Instagram @enzojfernandezFernandez received a major backlash to the clip, with several Chelsea stars unfollowing him on social mediaWesley Fofana even went online to lash out at the “uninhibited racism.”And SunSport understands the Blues face a major dressing room divide ahead of the new Premier League campaign.Fernandez has since apologised for his part in the offensive chants.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it remains to be seen whether he can make amends with Chelsea pals, including the club’s large contingent of France stars.And former Stamford Bridge ace Cascarino reckons Fernandez has left the Blues with little choice but to sell him.He feels Fernandez’s comments will forever keep him divided from the rest of the dressing room.And despite paying a then-record £105million to sign the World Cup winner 18 months ago, Chelsea should cut their losses for the sake of team unity.Most read in FootballCascarino told talkSPORT: “It’s going to be tricky. I look back at when I was at Chelsea in the 90s and I’m not sure that dressing room would be OK with what Enzo Fernandez did.“That’s a tricky one to handle. I think Chelsea have got a major decision on whether they actually keep Enzo Fernandez.Chelsea fans can’t wait for new season as video of training session emerges – but some fear ‘we’re revealing too much’Cascarino reckons there is one way Fernandez can redeem himselfCredit: The Sun“Having players not happy with a guy in the dressing room, I’m not sure there will be many that comfortable with some of the things that have gone on.“There’s no excuse for that to go out. It’s not going to sit well with the other players is it?“I don’t know how you can handle it because there will be players who can’t forgive. There might be some who can move on despite not liking what happened.“You don’t need everyone to like each other at a club but this is a really, really tricky one. Some players won’t want to move on or make it work.”But Cascarino reckons there may be one final way Fernandez can get back in Chelsea’s good books.He added: “He’s going to have to apologise to the squad face-to-face as well and maybe then there will be a bit more forgiveness.” More