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      Jordan Henderson faces THIRD transfer in a year with Ajax future in doubt as struggling club set to miss huge windfall

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      JORDAN HENDERSON’S future at Ajax is in doubt with the club needing to cut costs, according to reports.The former Liverpool captain joined the Dutch giants in January after a nightmare six months at Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.Jordan Henderson could leave Ajax this summerCredit: GettyHenderson arrived as a free agent but is among the club highest earners.The England star was on a supposed £350,000-a-week in the Middle East – before accepting a pay cut down to £85,000-a-week to seal his move to Ajax.But with the Amsterdam-based side in danger of not qualifying for next season’s European competitions, the club may have to balance the books by offloading Henderson.Ajax currently sit fifth in the Eredivisie table, meaning they could make the Europa League qualifying rounds or the Conference League.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut teams in the Champions League will see an extra £372million in prize money given out to the 36 sides in the group stages.Ajax missing out on this windfall could force the club into selling key players.Henderson and ex-Premier League star Steven Bergwijn could depart, according to The Athletic.And should the central midfielder leave before July 27, it would be his third transfer in a year.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAjax are set for a busy summer as they remain in the hunt for a new manager.Current boss John van’t Schip is stepping down at the end of the season.‘What does Jordan Henderson have on Gareth Southgate?’ ask fans as England’s final squad before Euro 2024 named Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter has held talks over replacing him – but he has rejected the offer.Meanwhile, under-fire Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been linked with a return to his former side should he be axed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. More

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      Darwin Nunez’s agent Jorge Mendes ‘wants star to QUIT Liverpool and leaks asking price with Barcelona keen on transfer’

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      DARWIN NUNEZ’S agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly leaked Liverpool’s asking price as he pushes for a move to Barcelona.SunSport exclusively revealed last week that the Catalans are eyeing a shock move for Nunez to replace Robert Lewandowski.Darwin Nunez has struggled to take his chances this seasonCredit: PRESS ASSOCIATIONAnd the Uruguayan fuelled speculation when he deleted all Liverpool-related posts from his Instagram.He was then spotted in Barcelona on a day off from training this week.And, according to reports in Spain, Nunez’s agent Jorge Mendes is now pushing for a deal to happen.Mas Que Pelotas (via Sport) say that super agent Mendes hopes Barca would get the best out of the misfiring frontman.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd it is claimed he has even told the Spanish giants that Liverpool will accept an offer of £73million.And cash-strapped Barca believe they could afford that fee is they manage to offload their big earners in the summer.Barca’s salary cap has been slashed to just over £174million by LaLiga, meaning they will have to offload higher-paid to press on with a planned rebuild.With wages that will rocket to £27m next season, Lewandowski is the biggest earner of all — and almost certain to be sacrificed.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNunez is among the best paid at Liverpool but he is on about a quarter of the Polish forward’s money, which puts him well within Barcelona’s range.The Uruguay hitman is the Reds’ record buy, costing £85m from Benfica two years ago, with a contract running to 2028.Ex-Liverpool star reveals ‘horrendous’ Rafa Benitez cost him £200k with ‘absolute disgrace’ Champions League final callBut Anfield top brass are aware of handing incoming boss Arne Slot a decent summer kitty.Nunez has made 95 appearances for Liverpool, scoring 33 goals and registering 17 assists.But he has struggled this season, scoring only 11 goals in 34 Premier League appearances.The striker has lacked a clinical edge, with no player in Europe’s top five leagues missing more big chances.Slot snubbed Spurs, hates defending and has a PASS named after himBy Dan King
      LIVERPOOL managerial target Arne Slot was a good enough player to have a type of pass named after him.
      But it is as a manager that the Feyenoord head coach is really making his mark.
      Like another bald Dutchman, Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, Slot earned his stripes bossing smaller sides before being given a chance at one of the Netherlands’ big three.
      But the question Liverpool are pondering is whether Slot would make a better fist of running one of the biggest clubs in the world than Ten Hag so far has at Old Trafford.
      Slot, 45, was certainly easier on the eye as a player than centre back Ten Hag.
      “The Arne Slot Ball” was something he perfected as a silky No 10 – a back-to-goal, first-time, 180-degree spin and flick behind the defensive line for a winger to run on to deep in the opposition half.
      Click here to read all about the incoming Liverpool boss. More

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      Man City snap up US wonderkid Cavan Sullivan, 14, in £4million transfer – but he won’t play for FOUR YEARS

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      US STARLET Cavan Sullivan will join Manchester City in 2027 when he turns 18.Philadelphia Union confirmed on Thursday that they have signed the 14-year-old attacking midfielder to the largest homegrown contract in MLS history.MLS prodigy Cavan Sullivan has agreed to join Man City in 2027Credit: ReutersSo he will spend the next few years at home before linking up with the City Football Group – and says his dream is to play for the Etihad giants.Reports in the States say the deal with City could be worth around £4million for the Union.Sullivan said: “The collaboration between the Union and the City Group did it for me.“I always watch Man City. They’re like every kid’s dream team. I sat with my family and my agents and we decided that it was the best plan.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIf he plays for Philadelphia before the end of July, he will become the youngest player in the history of the American league.Meanwhile City could listen to offers this summer for Brazilian full-back Yan Couto – who has impressed on loan with their sister club Girona.Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and several Prem clubs are watching the full-back who is rated in the £40m bracket.City are also likely to cash in on defender Issa Kabore who has spent the current campaign playing in the top flight with Luton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Joao Cancelo looks set to leave permanently too.The full-back has been on loan at Barcelona this season after being frozen out by Pep Guardiola.Arsenal fans in disbelief and fume ‘it’s over for us’ as they spot how Fulham stars are training ahead of Man City clashBut reports in Spain claim the Catalan club have no intention of bringing Cancelo back for a second season.It comes after the Portugal star blasted City for being “ungrateful”, saying: “Lies were told. I was never a bad companion for them and you can ask either (Nathan) Ake or Rico (Lewis).“I don’t have any superiority or inferiority complex towards them.“I think Manchester City were a bit ungrateful to me when they said that because I was a very important player in the years I was there. I never failed in my commitment to the club, to the fans. I always gave everything.” More

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      Man Utd boost as Graham Potter SNUBS Ajax despite ex-Chelsea manager being impressed by Dutch champions

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      GRAHAM POTTER has turned down the chance to manage Ajax, it’s reported.The 48-year-old has been out of work since leaving Chelsea in April 2023.Graham Potter has turned down the chance to become Ajax managerCredit: PAHe allegedly snubbed offers from Lyon, Leicester and the Swedish national team last year while holding out for the perfect job.And according to The Athletic, Potter has now declined the opportunity to become Ajax manager.The ex-Brighton boss was understood to be impressed by the Dutch giants, but did not feel the project was right for him.John van’t Schip has been in charge of Ajax on an interim basis since Maurice Steijn was sacked in October.Read More on Man UtdBut club chiefs now want to appoint a new permanent manager ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.Potter was dismissed by Chelsea last year, just seven months after taking over from Thomas Tuchel.He is now on the radar of Manchester United.The Red Devils could sack Erik ten Hag this summer following a poor run of form.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGraham Potter’s managerial record
      Chelsea:

      Matches – 31
      Wins – 12
      Draws – 8
      Defeats – 11

      Brighton:

      Matches – 134
      Wins – 43
      Draws – 43
      Defeats – 48

      Swansea:

      Matches – 51
      Wins – 21
      Draws – 11
      Defeats – 19

      Ostersunds:

      Matches – 224
      Wins – 109
      Draws – 56
      Defeats – 59

      Potter has been heavily linked with the job, as well as Tuchel and Gareth Southgate.Tuchel is set to leave Bayern Munich this summer after failing to win a trophy.Man Utd legend David Beckham arrives on red carpet for premiere of Prime Video docu-series ’99’He could make a return to the Premier League having already managed Chelsea.Meanwhile, England boss Southgate is understood to be one of United’s top choices.Should he leave the Red Devils, Ten Hag has been linked with a return to Ajax.He left the Eredivisie side in 2022 to join Man Utd.Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
      Michael Owen – He has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Man Utd looking to sign first Mozambique star in Premier League history but face transfer fight with Aston Villa

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering a cut-price transfer swoop for Reinildo – but face a fight from Aston Villa.The Mozambique international left-back, 30, only has a year remaining on his Atletico Madrid contract.Atletico Madrid left-back Reinildo is on the radar of Man Utd and Aston VillaCredit: Kenny RamsayThat means he could be available for around £8million this summer.Reinildo moved to the LaLiga giants in 2022 from Lille after helping the French club to win Ligue 1.However, he suffered a cruciate ligament tear in February 2023 that ruled him out until November.Since his return he has only featured 15 times for Diego Simeone’s side and could now be available on the cheap.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLSunSport can reveal that he is on the radar of both Man Utd and Aston Villa.Juventus have also been monitoring him for several months and could join in the chase to sign him.United boss Erik ten Hag, whose own future at Old Trafford remains unclear after a dire campaign, stated last week that a left-back could be one of their top targets.The position has proven to be a nightmare for United this term with Tyrell Malacia out for the whole campaign while Luke Shaw’s injury issues have restricted him to only 15 appearances.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTen Hag said: “Left back depends on availability from Luke Shaw, he will be fit.“He is returning already on the pitch, we expect him back in coming weeks, but with Malacia it depends on his availability.”Sir Jim Ratcliffe warns Man Utd fans not to expect superstar signings as he lays out transfer planThat means that Reinildo could turn into an attractive, and affordable, proposition for the Red Devils as an extra reinforcement for their squad.But they may miss out if Unai Emery attempts to bring him to the Premier League himself with Villa almost certain to be able to offer Champions League football.Any potential arrival would also create a small piece of history.Reinildo would become the first star from Mozambique to play in the Premier League should he arrive on these shores. More

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      Arsenal ‘eye shock transfer for Wojciech Szczesny’ as Arteta draws up three-man shortlist to replace Ramsdale

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      ARSENAL have reportedly drawn up a three-man goalkeeper shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window.And former fan favourite Wojciech Szczesny is said to be a top target.Arsenal reportedly want to re-sign Wojciech SzczesnyCredit: GettySzczesny played for the Gunners before joining Juventus in 2017Credit: PA:Empics SportThe Gunners are at risk of losing Aaron Ramsdale ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.The England ace has lost his spot as Mikel Arteta’s No1 this season, with David Raya preferred in goal.He is now expected to move on this summer in a bid to get regular game time.Chelsea, Newcastle and Wolves have all been linked with a move for the shotstopper ahead of the upcoming transfer window.READ MORE ON ARSENALAnd Arsenal are now preparing for his potential departure.According to the Standard, the Gunners have established three potential replacements.Jason Steele and Diant Ramaj are both on the shortlist, as well as former Arsenal favourite Szczesny.The north London side would ideally like to bring in a homegrown keeper to help them comply with Premier League squad rules.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him.

      Szczesny came through the club’s academy before making his first team debut in 2009.He went on to make 181 appearances for the Gunners and established himself as a fan favourite.How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerJuventus could decide to sell the 34-year-old this summer to make way for Monza goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio.However, it could be difficult to complete a deal due to Szczesny’s £100,000-a-week wages.Steele has also emerged as a homegrown option, but he still has two years remaining on his current deal with Brighton.And the Gunners have joined several European clubs in expressing an interest in Ajax star Ramaj.However, the 22-year-old is understood to be reluctant to give up being a guaranteed starter.Eddie Nketiah, Emile Smith Rowe and Reiss Nelson are among the stars that could leave Arsenal at the end of the season.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Gunners are interested in signing Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak.Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato has also emerged as a target.Jason Steele has emerged as another Arsenal targetCredit: AlamyDiant Ramaj is also on the club’s shortlistCredit: Getty More

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      Darwin Nunez ‘dreaming of joining Barcelona this summer’ as LaLiga giants target Liverpool star to replace Lewandowski

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      LIVERPOOL striker Darwin Nunez is reportedly “dreaming” of a summer move to Barcelona.Nunez, 24, joined the Reds in a club-record £85million transfer from Benfica in 2022 but has struggled to meet expectations.Darwin Nunez is reportedly eager to join BarcelonaCredit: GettyThe striker has scored 11 Premier League goals this season, leaving him 16th in the Golden Boot race.Some fans have been heavily critical of him as a result, with club legend Jamie Carragher even questioning his role in the team.Speaking on Sky Sports, the former defender said: “You want him to do well because he gives everything, he causes trouble, he gets the odd goal.”But after two years, when Liverpool are going for the title or in big games, you need your man to score at Old Trafford or at Goodison Park. This is the business end. He’s ground to a halt.Read More in Football”After two years there’s going to be no improvement in him. This is what he is. He can cause trouble but he’s erratic with his finishing – it’s not enough to win you trophies so there’s a big decision to be made on him.”With Nunez’s future at the club now in doubt, he could be set for a move away.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Uruguay international is now “looking for a way out” of Anfield.And he is “dreaming” of a move to Barcelona ahead of the 2024-25 season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSunSport recently revealed the striker has emerged as a top target for Xavi’s side.The La Liga giants could attempt to sign him if Robert Lewandowski leaves this summer.Arne Slot to make 3 key changes at LiverpoolBarcelona’s salary cap has been cut to just over £174million by La Liga, meaning they will have to offload their highest earners – including Lewandowski – to pursue a planned rebuild.Nunez currently earns around a quarter of what the Poland international does, putting him in Barca’s price range.The Liverpool man fuelled speculation about his future earlier this week by appearing to delete every Reds-related picture from his Instagram.Can you name the famous fathers? More

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      New West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui drawing up star-studded summer transfer shortlist including 2022 World Cup winner

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      JULEN LOPETEGUI is already drawing up lists of potential buys this summer as he closes in on becoming the next West Ham boss.And the Spaniard is considering raiding former club Sevilla for striker Youssef En-Nesyri and defender Marcos Acuna.Julen Lopetegui has already come up with a transfer shortlist for West HamCredit: GettyYoussef En-Nesyri is one player being closely monitored by LopeteguiCredit: GettyEn-Nesyri has 13 LaLiga goals this seasonCurrent Hammers chief David Moyes is leaving at the end of the season and Lopetegui has been in talks about taking over.He believes West Ham need a new striker with current centre-forward Michail Antonio now 34.En-Nesyri, 26, has previously been linked with them but with his old manager set to take over at the London Stadium he is now eager to try the Premier League.The Morrocco international has scored 18 goals this season for club and country.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLeft-back Acuna is a World Cup winner with Argentina and, although now 32, is considered a possible new signing.Aaron Cresswell is 34 and out of contract come June, so Acuna could offer competition to current first choice Emerson.Acuna has a year left on his contract at Sevilla and is a relatively high earner.With Sevilla facing a year with no European competition, the club could be willing to let him go for a lower transfer fee.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMarcos Acuna is another of Lopetegui’s targetsCredit: GettyLopetegui has made initial enquiries about the availability of both players but has not yet been announced as new boss at West Ham.Moyes has two games remaining before leaving West Ham for the second time, having won them the European Conference League trophy last summer.David Moyes lands new job days after West Ham exit is announcedTheir final home game of the season comes against Luton this weekend, before they travel to Manchester City on the final day.Acuna has played 18 league games for Sevilla this season More