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      Sheffield United prepare to raid Championship rival for transfer of £8m-rated goalkeeper after Premier League relegation

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED are planning an ambitious bid for Sunderland keeper Anthony Patterson.The Blades will offer around £8million for Patterson, 24.Sheffield United are eyeing a move for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony PattersonCredit: GettyChris Wilder wants a new No 1 as Wes Foderingham is out of contract and Ivo Grbic has failed to shine.Patterson has four years remaining on his deal at the Stadium of Light after signing an extension in September.The keeper missed just one league match as the Black Cats finished 16th in the Championship last season.He also kept 13 clean sheets for Sunderland, the joint-fourth highest in the league.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn contrast, Wilder’s side set an unwanted record in their latest Premier League defeat.Sheffield United, who are already relegated, were beaten 1-0 at Everton on Saturday.Abdoulaye Doucoure’s goal was the 101st conceded by the Blades this season.They are the first club to concede 101 or more goals in a single campaign, surpassing Swindon’s 100-goal tally from the 1993/94 season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt could still increase, though, with Tottenham the visitors to Bramall Lane on the final day next weekend.Meanwhile, Blades and Middlesbrough are both trying to entice defender Luke Ayling, 32, to join.Sheffield Utd boss Chris Wilder refuses to answer question in TV interview as fans slam ’embarrassing’ excuse The Leeds full-back, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Boro, is out of contract this summer.He provided eight assists in 19 appearances during his spell at the Riverside Stadium.The Blades are also targeting Luke Ayling, but face competition from MiddlesbroughCredit: Rex More

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      Fulham line up former FA Cup winner, 27, to replace Tosin Adarabioyo with defender set to leave on free transfer

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      FULHAM are looking at former Leicester defender Caglar Soyuncu as a potential replacement for Tosin Adarabioyo.Soyuncu is on loan at Turkish side Fenerbahce after finding opportunities limited at Atletico Madrid.Fulham are targeting Caglar Soyuncu to replace Tosin AdarabioyoCredit: RexAdarabioyo is set to leave Craven Cottage on a free transfer this summerCredit: AFPCentre-back Tosin, 26, is set to leave on a free transfer this summer, with Manchester United, Tottenham, Newcastle and West Ham all having him in their sights.The Cottagers were among the clubs to show an interest when Soyuncu, 27, was made available for loan in January only six months after joining Atletico.Fulham boss Marco Silva must be cute in the next transfer window because of the demands of Financial Fair Play rules.The 55-cap Turkey international still has three years left on his Atletico contract.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe LaLiga club would prefer to sell outright but Fulham may find Atletico would do a loan with a view to a permanent deal.A host of Premier League clubs have been linked with a move for Adarabioyo this summer when his contract expires.Spurs have been long-term admirers of the former Manchester City man.Liverpool and AC Milan are also interested in Adarabioyo, having joined the race in recent weeks.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, Newcastle currently lead the pack eyeing his signature and are closing in on the signing.The Magpies have reportedly offered the defender a long-term deal at St. James’ Park.Play Home Games and guess which sporting icon lived in this dream mansionAdarabioyo has made 20 Premier League appearances for the Cottagers this season, scoring twice from centre-back.He has been a key man for Silva’s side since returning from a groin injury earlier in the campaign, but has missed Fulham’s last three matches. More

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      Chelsea staff ignored Frank Lampard plea to sign Premier League legend BEFORE he won five titles

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      FRANK LAMPARD told Chelsea to sign Sergio Aguero before he joined Manchester City.The Argentine striker, 35, came on to the radar of English football fans when he scored twice for Atletico Madrid in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League group stage in 2009.Frank Lampard knew about Sergio Aguero’s talent two years before he came to EnglandCredit: GettyA volley and a free-kick from Aguero ensured the Blues failed to leave Spain with a victory.In 2011, he then finally made the move to England as Man City sealed a £35million transfer.But Lampard, 45, had already seen his talent two years earlier as he later explained to Aguero when the pair linked up as Man City players.Speaking to The Club, Aguero said: “After that game [Atletico vs Chelsea in 2009], maybe two months after, my agent says to me ‘Chelsea is interested’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I had just three years at Atletico Madrid but I love the Premier League.”But Chelsea never interested after that.”He then went on to add: “I spoke about that with Frank Lampard because Frank Lampard played with Man City.”He said when I played against him he told the staff at Chelsea to sign Aguero.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAguero ended up netting 260 goals in 390 appearances for Man City, making him the club’s all-time record scorer.He won five Premier League titles, one FA Cup and six League Cups during his time at the Etihad.Micah Richards apologises to Frank Lampard on live TV but Chelsea legend has perfect responseHe had a brief stint in Barcelona in 2021, but was then forced to retire with a heart condition.But Aguero is not the only player Lampard spotted before they moved elsewhere.As Chelsea boss, he wanted to sign both Erling Haaland and Declan Rice, before they opted to join Man City and Arsenal.Speaking about Haaland, he said: “People talk a lot about mistakes or things that could have been in football.”Whether he would have come here, I don’t know but I was pushing big and on a few other players at the time. But he was the outstanding one.”Was it close? He’ll only know the answer to that. What stage did it get to? From our point, I was certainly pushing it. I’m not sure what the appetite was everywhere else in the club to do it.”The competition was big to take him because he was an outstanding player and I think there was a buyout clause at the time which was relatively reasonable, maybe, considering the player.”So all those things. I don’t have enough detail to say how close it was, it’s by the by, really.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile on Rice, he said: “I wanted to bring in Declan Rice. I was like ‘this kid is going to be the captain of Chelsea for the next 10 years’.”It didn’t happen, anyway, it is hard to dissect people’s work.”How Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poetBy Andy Dillon
      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
      Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.
      It’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge.
      Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.
      It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”
      He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
      There is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.
      For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom. Both players are exceptional individual talents.
      Read Andy Dillon’s take on Chelsea’s midfield in full.
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      Forgotten Tottenham star lined up for transfer exit as club want DOUBLE what they paid despite him playing just 244 mins

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      ITALIAN side Napoli want to sign Spurs’ forgotten centre-half Radu Dragusin.The Serie A club were after the Romanian defender, 22, before his £21.5million move to Tottenham in the January window and will try again.Napoli want to sign Radu DragusinCredit: GettySpurs do not want to sell yet but would ask as much as £40m.He is concerned about his future and Napoli would appeal as they could offer first-team football.Dragusin has played just 244 minutes for Spurs since his January move, with Mickey van de Ven and Cristian Romero ahead of him in the pecking order.That has led his agent Florin Manea to criticise Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, suggesting Dragusin could solve their defensive woes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “The coach said many times he does not want to play with a three-man defence, evidently he knows best.“But Tottenham concede a ton of goals. Playing with three gives more security.“I also think Tottenham concede a lot of goals from set plays, so Dragusin would be very helpful due to his power in the air.“He used to win all the headers at Genoa.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDragusin’s agent then went one further by warning he might have to find a new club for the defender if he is not given game time.Manea continued: “I can say that if Postecoglou told Dragusin that he is only considered an alternative to the other centre-backs, then he would not stay just to sit on the bench.“If he doesn’t play, then we have to think about other solutions.”’Come on mate, want me to write you a dossier’ – Postecoglou fumes in live TV interview when asked about Tottenham loss More

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      Kylian Mbappe’s staggering pay cut revealed with star expected to join Real Madrid after announcing PSG exit

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE will allegedly take a huge pay-cut at Real Madrid.The 25-year-old will leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer next month when his contract expires.Kylian Mbappe is set for a huge pay decrease when he joins Real MadridCredit: AFPThe star announced his PSG exit in a video on FridayCredit: AFPArsenal and Liverpool have both been linked with a summer swoop to try and bring him to the Premier League.However, it is Real Madrid that have won the race to sign Mbappe after chasing him for years.The French forward is believed to have signed a five-year deal that will keep him at the Bernabeu until June 2029.Now AS are claiming that Mbappe’s salary will be vastly reduced despite him being one of the top earners at the Bernabeu.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe star is coming to the end of a two-year deal at PSG that netted him a whopping £5.1million per week.But this latest report in the Spanish media states that Mbappe’s new contract will be almost two-thirds less than what he is currently on.However, he will still receive a handsome salary.It claims that Mbappe will pocket £21m-a-year – which equates to £404,000-a-week.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd that will make him Madrid’s best-paid player.Confirming his exit in a video message after seven years yesterday, Mbappe said: “It’s hard, and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave my country.Real Madrid-bound Mbappe storms out of interview after PSG star is asked if he will support Los Blancos against Bayern “France, the Ligue 1, a league I have always known. “But I think I needed this, a new challenge after seven years. It’s difficult and of course there are some people I want to thank above all. These are the fans.“I know I’m not the most demonstrative player. I haven’t always lived up to you for seven years. I have always wanted to be effective.“PSG is a club that never leaves anyone indifferent. We can love it or hate it.“I made the choice of loving it and I did it for seven years, with ups and downs of course. But I do not have any regrets at any moment signing with this prestigious club.“It’s a club that I will keep in my memory my entire life. I will tell everybody my whole life I had the chance to play.”Mbappe will bid farewell to Parc des Princes later today in his final home match when they take on Toulouse.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe already-crowned Ligue 1 champions then travel to Nice on Wednesday before facing Metz in their final top-flight match next Sunday.PSG then take on Lyon on Saturday 25 May in the French Cup Final. More

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      Saudi side Al-Hilal plan shock transfer swoop for Tottenham star who could have already played final game for the club

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      AL-HILAL are reportedly planning a shock transfer swoop for Richarlison.The Saudi side were previously linked with the Tottenham forward back in January.Al-Hilal are planning a summer transfer swoop for RicharlisonCredit: EPAAnge Postecoglou is planning to overhaul his Tottenham squad for next seasonCredit: EPARicharlison may have already played his final match for the club as Ange Postecoglou plans a summer overhaul of his squad.The Brazilian is not expected to play again this season due to a calf injury.He was left out of Brazil’s squad for the Copa America as a result of the setback.According to the Daily Mail, Richarlison could secure a move away from North London this summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAl-Hilal are planning a move after previously making enquiries in January following Neymar’s season-ending knee injury.They are yet to make a formal approach, though, but are confident a deal can be completed, the report adds.Richarlison’s calf injury follows knee and groin issues earlier this season which have caused him to miss almost two months of the campaign already.The 27-year-old is now unlikely to feature in Spurs’ final three matches this term.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPostecoglou’s side face clashes against Burnley, Manchester City and Sheffield United as they look to keep their feint top four hopes alive.Spurs currently trail Aston Villa by seven points in the race to secure the final Champions League berth.The Sun’s Sandra Brobbey and Emillia Hawkins preview the Women’s FA Cup final between Man United and TottenhamRicharlison, who signed for Spurs from Everton in 2022, has three years remaining on his current contract.The forward has scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 28 league appearances this term.Club captain Son Heung-min is the only player to score more for the club during Postecoglou’s first season in charge.Richarlison’s tally includes a goal and assist off the bench in last weekend’s defeat at Liverpool. More

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      Chelsea complete first sale of summer transfer window as forgotten £37m star moves to Euro giants

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      CHELSEA have reportedly completed their first sale of the summer.The Blues are looking to offload players in order to help them meet Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Hakim Ziyech is reportedly joining Galatasaray permanently from ChelseaCredit: GettyNow Fabrizio Romano claims that they have agreed the permanent exit of Hakim Ziyech.The Moroccan winger, 31, joined Galatasaray on a season long loan last summer.Now he is set to stay there long-term, according to the journalist.Romano posted on X: “Hakim Ziyech will not return to Chelsea as he’s staying to Galatasaray on permanent move.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“Obligation to buy clause, triggered and signed as Chelsea already sent letter to Gala confirming the agreement.”Speculation mounted in January that Galatasaray were contemplating terminating Ziyech’s loan early due to injury problems.However, his form in the second half of the campaign seems to have persuaded them to turn it into a long-term deal.Ziyech has scored eight goals in 21 appearances this season. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt remains unclear what transfer fee the English side will receive for the attacker.Chelsea forked out £34m to sign Ziyech from Ajax back in 2020.Ashley Cole picks his all-time team-mates XI… but does it boast more Arsenal or Chelsea stars?The star lifted the Champions League, Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup in the first 18 months of his arrival at Stamford Bridge but he struggled to impress.After just six goals in 64 Premier League appearances, he was allowed to head to Turkey last summer.And he has shone for Gala in the top-flight, scoring six times in 16 outings.Ziyech and his Galatasaray team-mates are aiming to complete the double over the next few weeks.They are currently top of the Turkish Super Lig, six points clear of second-placed Fenerbahce.There are three games left of the season, including a crucial clash between the top two on May 19.READ MORE SUN STORIESGalatasaray were also declared Turkish Super Cup winners earlier this season after Fenerbahce forfeited the clash.Their rivals fielded an U19 team and then walked off the pitch after two minutes.Boehly’s impressively bad Chelsea jobBy Andy Dillon
      IT IS small beer to billionaires like Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.Understandably, the price of a pint at Chelsea, the cost of a coach to Bramall Lane or admission to a youth game won’t even register in the big men’s bank balances.But when you run an English football club, even if you don’t know what’s of value to the fans, you should make sure there are people nearby that do.Boehly and his sidekick are clearly failing in this regard and have scored an own goal just as spectacular as that from defender Axel Disasi against Leicester on Sunday.The letter from Chelsea Supporters’ Trust to the chairman and his co-owner  was not your usual fed-up fan rant.It may have been a devastating four-page assassination job on Boehly and Eghbali’s entire regime.But did you notice how little griping was aimed at some of the abject football played by a massively overpriced and underachieving bunch of players?What two hard-nosed American financiers make of being warned about the “irreversible toxicity, almost  irrespective of results on the pitch” in a withering assault on their ability to run a Premier League club would be a joy to know. Way to go, boys.It takes some doing to p*** off the normally mild-mannered CST, an elected group of diehards ranging from mid-20s to retirement age and made up of largely professional people.Not the kind of Chelsea fans who push black men off Paris Metro trains.To them and many others who devote themselves to the pursuit of Chelsea FC, it is not all about silverware — contrary to outside perception.There are some at Stamford Bridge with a sense of entitlement after so many years of winning trophies. But to most, it is a cult, a religion, a devotion. It’s about belonging and feeling part of it. Like at other clubs, win or lose.The  price of a pint, a hot dog, a matchday programme, a season ticket or away travel may seem insignificant to those spending £1billion on a development squad.But it means a lot to the fans who were there before and will be there long after Boehly and his pals from Clearlake Capital have cleared off.And they don’t take kindly to being blanked either. The owners of Chelsea have predictably missed the point when it comes to the fan base. Next month’s game at Sheffield United is on Sunday, April 7.Kick-off is at 5.30pm because of the city’s half-marathon earlier that day. There is also a train strike.Yet the away end at Bramall Lane will be full. Just like it was on Christmas Eve at Wolves.A friend paid £600 on the black  market for two tickets to see Chelsea the day before New Year’s Eve. He still hasn’t told his missus the true cost.He was at Middlesbrough when a pathetic Chelsea lost 1-0 in a  midweek  Carabao Cup semi-final.Chelsea have been awful most of this season and last. Yet my friend will still go. So will thousands of others who just want to feel part of the team, even a losing one. The perceived lack of communication from the owners is seen as a rejection of worth.The CST points to a disconnect between club and supporters not seen since the early 1980s.That was when then chairman Ken Bates tried to electrify the fences  surrounding the pitch to thwart the hooligans in The Shed.With crowd numbers on the slide at Stamford Bridge as a result of Boehly and Behdad’s detached, lofty air, they may have to do the same again — only now to keep the fans in. More

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      PSG ‘lining up mega-money replacement for Kylian Mbappe’.. and it’s bad news for Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have identified their priority target to replace departing superstar Kylian Mbappe in the summer.Mbappe, 25, will be leaving PSG at the end of the season after seven years at Parc des Princes and is expected to join Real Madrid.Paris Saint-Germain have found their top target to replace Kylian MbappeCredit: GettyPSG have prioritised Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and talks have been heldCredit: RexAccording to RMC Sport, the Parisians are now prioritising Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia as the star forward’s replacement.And this poses as a major transfer blow for Chelsea, Arsenal as well as Manchester United who are also eyeing Kvaratskhelia.PSG boss Luis Enrique sees the winger as the perfect candidate to fill in for Mbappe down the left wing and discussions have already taken place.Club chiefs have travelled to Italy to meet the Georgia international’s camp.Read More on FootballThe negotiations have been described as “positive” and Kvaratskhelia was left “enthusiastic”. However, there has been no agreement between the two sides and PSG will have to splash a significant sum for the Georgian’s signature.Napoli are notoriously tough negotiators who slap a hefty fee on their top stars, such as Victor Osimhen, and are not known to budge.Kvaratskhelia has set the world alight during his two-year stint with the Partenopei.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe forward led the Serie A giants to their first Scudetto in 33 years during his maiden campaign.He now counts a total of 24 goals and 26 assists in 85 appearances across all competitions.Thierry Henry slammed for ’embarrassing take’ on Kylian Mbappe after PSG defeated in Champions League semi-finalBarcelona are also keeping tabs but Kvaratskhelia’s father Badri recently dealt all of his suitors a major blow as he suggested his son wants to stay at Napoli where he has a contract until 2027. More